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India: National Consultant- In support of the Adolescent HIV- All In strategy, to strengthen the adolescent HIV/AIDs prevention and treatment response

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: India
Closing date: 23 Jul 2018

DUTY STATION: Delhi with travel to specified states/ selected districts as required

DURATION OF CONSULTANCY: Approximately 4.5 months – (mid August 2018 – 31 December 2018)

CLOSING DATE: 23 July 2018

Background:

HIV/AIDS is a significant contributor to mortality among adolescents 10-19 worldwide. In fact, the number of AIDS-related deaths among adolescents aged 10 -19 has doubled in the past 15 years as children who acquired HIV through MTCT who are either not on ART or fall out of care, have progressed to AIDS. The profile of adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) differs across the regions. In Sub-Sahara Africa the majority of ALHIV were infected via vertical (mother-to-child) transmission. In Asia, Central Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and North Africa, HIV infections among adolescents are driven by unsafe sexual behaviours and needle exchange. The few studies that include adolescents from low and concentrated HIV epidemic countries, especially outside of sub-Sahara Africa, suggest that HIV prevalence is disproportionately high among adolescent “key populations,” that include (a) adolescents who inject drugs, (b) gay and bisexual adolescent boys, (c) transgender adolescents and (d) adolescents who sell sex, including children (aged 10 - 17) exploited through the selling of sex.

National and sub-national data systems rarely provide the age- and sex-disaggregated data required to define the different needs of adolescents in the 10-14 and 15-19 year age groups. Yet it is clear that there are gaps in access, and variable quality of services for adolescents in many settings. Lack of health care provider skills in working with adolescents, age of consent laws, high levels of HIV- stigma, including in health care settings and schools, and inadequate youth focused health education and communication all contribute to limited access to information and services to prevent HIV infections, and to access treatment among adolescents. UNAIDS’ 2015 global estimates indicate that new HIV infections have plateaued at 2.1 million a year over the last 5 years in the total population, and declined only 7% (from 270 thousand to 250 thousand) in adolescents 15-19 years: clearly, progress on preventing new infections in adolescents and adults is insufficient. Investment in primary HIV prevention has focused on PMTCT and medical male circumcision, and increasingly on HIV treatment for prevention, whereas other components of “combination prevention” are not adequately supported and have not been sufficiently scaled up. In all regions, HIV disproportionally affects some of the most vulnerable and socially excluded populations who are key to halting the spread of the epidemic. In 88 out of 159 countries, more than half of all the estimated new infections are among key populations.

Effective responses require a solid understanding of the epidemiologic factors and structural drivers of the epidemic in addition to both the supportive and harmful laws and policies. It also requires policy makers and service providers to have the skills and relationships of trust to include key populations safely in planning and delivery of services for their own health and welfare. Demographic trends are producing a dramatic increase in the numbers of children and adolescents living in regions most affected by HIV. As the population of these younger age groups continues to increase, the sexual and reproductive health knowledge and behaviour of adolescents today will define the scale of the epidemic in the future. In the absence of scaled up effective sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services and prevention interventions, new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths will increase at an unprecedented rate among this age group. The sheer numbers of youth in Asia, nearing 600 million, demand expanded and sustained responses. Such demographic shifts pose significant challenges to national health systems and signal the need for urgent action to prepare for the expected increase in demand for prevention and treatment services.

UNICEF, UNAIDS and partners launched the ALL IN Agenda aimed at reducing new HIV infections among adolescents by 75% and AIDS related deaths by 65% by 2020 targeting 25 countries globally including India. As part of the “All In” Initiative, UNICEF ICO RCH Section in collaboration with NACO/MOHFW will undertake a targeted three phase country assessment will be conducted to inform adolescent programme improvement and development.

The three cosequitive phases of support include: a) An initial phase of disaggregated data analysis on HIV/AIDs profile among adolescents; b) Based on the findings of the data analysis report support national round tables with national technical group on adolescents to identify critical bottlenecks and c) Support key interventions on adolescent HIV/AIDs prevention and treatment formulated through the clinical roundtables to be incorporated into national HIV/AIDs planning.

Phase one of the assessment was conducted with the technical support of a consultant from Jan to April 2018. It included country assessment process to undertake an equity- based analysis of demographic and HIV epidemiological information on adolescents including adolescent key population groups, and relevant cross-sectoral programmes about adolescents to strengthen adolescent component of the national HIV programme. Based on the findings of the phase one dashboard and indicator analysis, it is now required that Phase 2 and 3 of the assessments are undertaken to bring the assessment to a logical conclusion. The phase 2 would involve national round tables and with key stakeholders and discussions with state to identify critical and support the synthesis of the findings and corrective actions for evidence informed planning and monitoring. This phase of the country assessment would harmonize decision and outputs from phase 2 and 3 into a multisectoral plan for adolescents and HIV, and facilitate development of plans to improve programme implementation at sub national level.

Therefore, services of a National Level consultants are required to undertake the Phase 2 and Phase 3 of the Adolescent All in Assessment, to support NACO in developing a multisectoral integrated National Level Action Plan for Adolescent HIV.

PURPOSE :

To undertake in-depth analysis of bottlenecks affecting coverage of Priority HIV interventions at National Level and in priority geographical locations identified in Phase 1 and to support Evidence informed planning to accelerate corrective actions to address bottlenecks, data gaps, and improve intervention coverage, quality and impact.

Scope of Work: National level with State level engagement as required

The objectives of the consultancy undertaking include:

  • Undertake identification of key barriers and bottlenecks limiting effective coverage of priority HIV programme interventions for adolescents related to supply, demand, quality and structural factors and agreement on the priority activities needed to address the identified bottlenecks
  • Development of National and Sub National Action plans that reflect the corrective actions for the selected interventions from Phase 2 inclusive of stakeholder roles and responsibilities, including resources, strategic partnerships and monitoring and evaluation
  • The global guidance document and the All In Tools will guide the work of the consultancy.

    SUPERVISOR:

  • Maternal Health Specialist and Health Specialist
  • CONTRACT DURATION:

    Approximately 4.5 months (mid August – 31 December 2018)

    DUTY STATION:

    Delhi with travel to specified states/ selected districts as required

    MAJOR TASKS:

    Conduct Causality Analysis for understanding the key gaps and bottlenecks limiting effective coverage of priority HIV programme interventions for adolescents related to supply, demand, quality and structural factors (Phase 2)

  • Undertake filed visit and focus groups discussions or key information interviews (KII) with the service providers, adolescent networks and groups and community members and thematic experts (national and state level) inclusive of development of the questionnaires and formats, finalization and seeking approval from NACO technical team, implementing FGDs and KII to understand the key barriers and gaps as well as explore the potential and recommended solutions for addressing these gaps.
  • Facilitate national level and prioritized state level discussions in consultation with NACO to understand are the causes of the observed bottlenecks and why for coverage levels for commodity, human resources, accessibility, utilization, continuity and quality. Identify what are the structural barriers, i.e. policy and legislation, budget logistics and social norms to be addressed and what are the management weakness to be addressed
  • Validate the proposed action with the government and a team of technical expert, policy makers, Program manager, service providers and adolsecent groups in the Adolescent TRG meeting which is inclusive of coordination for TRG meeting, technical session and finding presentation and summarization of agreement on the priority activities needed to address the identified bottlenecks
  • Input the findings from the qualitative exercise into the AADM Phase 2 tool and generate the Phase 2 report
  • Development of National and Sub National Action plans that reflect the corrective actions for the selected interventions from Phase 2 inclusive of stakeholder roles and responsibilities, including resources, strategic partnerships and monitoring and evaluation (Phase 3)

  • Facilitate review of corrective actions for the selected interventions from Phase 2 by a team comprised of policymakers, planners, donors, representative of adolescence networks and UNJT
  • Define objectives, output and activities for the national and sub national micro plan that is informed from the previously selected corrective actions.
  • Input the objective, outputs and activities into the micro plan template and facilitate discussion and agreement on partner roles and responsibilities, including resources, partnerships and monitoring and evaluation
  • Develop a data collection and improvement plan that outlines roles and responsibilities and a monitoring and evaluation plan for tracking the progress of implementation of the agreed action.
  • Prepare a detailed Phase 3 report inclusive of a framework for tracking and reviewing the reduction of bottlenecks and key recommendations
  • DELIVERABLES

    Expected deliverables from this consultancy include:

  • Phase 2 – Causality Analysis conducted inclusive of FGDs, KII and stakeholder consultations
  • Validated Analytical report of Phase 2 Assessment including AADM phase 2 tool
  • Phase 3 – Draft National/subnational level micro plan in AADM tool format with defined objectives, output and activities that is informed from the previously selected corrective actions.
  • Validated National/Subnational level micro plan by Expert group outlining roles and responsibilities and timelines
  • Detailed Phase 3 report inclusive of data improvement plan, and framework for reviewing reduction of bottlenecks
  • PAYMENT TERMS

  • Payment is linked to receipt and satisfactory acceptance of deliverables.
  • Travel expenses will be reimbursed at actuals based on submission of original invoices/reports.
  • Per Diem will be reimbursed at UNICEF consultant rates.
  • Essential Educational Qualifications & Professional Experience forConsultant

  • Postgraduate degree in public health, sociology and/or other social sciences.
  • At least 5 years or more of experience in Programme Development and Strategic Planning
  • Experience in HIV and adolescent program development
  • Research skills: data collection skills for both qualitative and quantitative data, data analysis, and report writing.
  • Experience with conducting bottleneck analysis and development of action plans to address identified bottlenecks.
  • Experience in working on supporting HIV/AIDS projects and research and working with national and State HIV/AIDs program; NACO; SACS and partners
  • Experience in writing reports of high quality and scientific standard.
  • Familiarity with national frameworks; national programme assessment and planning is an advantage.
  • Competencies:

  • Excellent knowledge of current global research and/or initiatives on HIV and adolescent.
  • Ability to liaise with relevant government ministries, NACO, youth and adolescents networks government offices, CSOs, youth and adolescent networks and the UN Joint team
  • Good communication, facilitation and analytical skills mandatory
  • Please submit your application through the online portal by 24:00 Hours Indian Standard Time on 23 July, 2018.

    HOW TO APPLY:Your online application should contain Threeseparate attachments:

  • A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and also explaining how the qualifications and skill-set of the candidate are suitable for this position (to be uploaded online under cover letter)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online under CV/Resume)
  • A financial proposal indicating deliverable-based professional fee as per template attached below. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving. (to be uploaded under financial proposal template). Please click on the link below to access the template:
  • Final Financial Bid Template .docx

    Please Note: It is mandatory to submit the financial proposal template along with your application.

    The selection will be on the basis of Quality and Cost Based Selection Method wherein technical & financial offer would be evaluated in the ratio of 80:20. The criteria for technical evaluation will be as follows:

  • Language and content of cover letter - Min 07/Max 10
  • Relevant Education Qualifications - Min 14/Max 20
  • Relevant work/technical experience - Min 21/Max 30
  • Candidates will be shortlisted for the interview on the basis of the review of sub-criteria 1, 2, 3 as listed above. The candidates who score overall42 marks and above against criteria (1 through 3) as well as meet the minimum cut-off in each of the above3 sub-criteria will be shortlisted for an interview.

  • Interview Min 28/Max 40
  • Total technical score – 100 Minimum overall qualifying score is 70. Only those candidates who meet the minimum qualifying marks of 70 as well as score the minimum score in each of the above sub-criteria including the interview will be considered technically responsive and their financials will be opened.

  • Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
  • Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
  • Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
  • For any clarifications, please contact:

    UNICEF

    Supply & Procurement Section

    73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

    Telephone # +91-11-24606516

    Email: indconsultants@unicef.org


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=514638


    India: Volunteer fundraiser

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    Organization: Aid for Child Trust
    Country: India
    Closing date: 15 Aug 2018

    Aid for Child Trust (ACT) is a registered non profit organization in India helping underprivileged children in India through education since 2015 September with the vision to create "a world where every child lives in dignity".

    As we have got registered under 80G & 12A which allow Indian NGOs to receive donations and give tax exemption to donors, we want to expand our outreach to more donors.

    Note that this position is basically for Indian locals who reside within India and that this is volunteer opportunity and thus there is no remuneration to this post.

    We are therefore looking for a part-time volunteer who can do "online" fundraising.

    Tasks included but not limited to:

    ・Finding online platform for donations for cause and start fundraising.

    Requirement:

    ・Good written and spoken English communication skills.

    Look forward to your applications!


    How to apply:

    Interested persons may send application to hello@aidforchildtrust.org

    India: TECHNICAL ADVISOR - CHILD PROTECTION (FIXED TERM INDIAN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT)

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    Organization: Asmae
    Country: India
    Closing date: 17 Aug 2018

    I- GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION / WORKING CONDITIONS

    · Title: Technical Advisor

    · Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN)

    · Reporting to: Project Partnership Manager based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu (TN)

    · Contract: Fixed-term contract Indian contract of employment – 1 year renewable

    Asmae – Association Soeur Emmanuelle is a French international solidarity NGO specialized in child development. It is independent, non-religious, non-political, and open to everyone. Created in 1980 by Sister Emmanuelle following her experience with scavengers in Egypt’s slums, Asmae keeps on respecting its founder’s values and methods: listening and proximity, pragmatism, respect of the differences, professionalism and reciprocity.

    Asmae – Association Soeur Emmanuelle’s action aims to support vulnerable children and their families through providing tailor-made and long lasting support to local stakeholders working on education and child protection.

    Its vision, “A fair world which guarantees that children can live and grow with dignity within their environment, to become free women and men who contribute to society”, is broken down into four missions:

    · Stimulate child development through a global approach. To do this, Asmae – Association Soeur Emmanuelle also works on family support by taking their environment into account;

    · Build the capacity of local stakeholders involved in child development, boost cooperation amongst them and maximize their social impact;

    · Stand up for children by raising awareness and advocating;

    · Experiment, disseminate and share practices.

    Nowadays Asmae supports education and child protection projects through 64 local organizations in Burkina-Faso, Egypt, France, India, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali and the Philippines. Furthermore, in France, Asmae – Association Soeur Emmanuelle also directly manages a mother and childcare center.

    II- BACKGROUND ON ASMAE IN INDIA

    Asmae has been supporting programs in India since 1996. Asmae works with 6 local partners, mostly on prevention of school drop-out and underperformance, early childhood care and protection and support to adolescence. Asmae’s team in India is composed of the following members: a Country Representative, Admin/Finance Officer and two Project Partnership Managers who are respectively in charge of the monitoring and development of programs in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

    III- MISSION

    The Technical advisor on Child protection is in charge of developing Asmae’s strategy and interventions in the area of child protection in both States. S/he is responsible for capacity-building component in this area, both internally and externally (partners). S/he will represent Asmae in the relevant technical networks and meetings. This position is based in Chennai and reports to the Project Partnership Manager in Chennai.

    IV- RESPONSIBILITIES

    4.1. To provide technical advice and support to Asmae Team regarding child protection issues.

    · Contributes to the development of the new Asmae child protection strategy, identifies key issues and suggests programmatic approaches.

    · Participates in studies and evaluations - from draft of terms of reference to report, through the different steps of tool development, data collection and analysis; when conducted externally, supports the identification of consultant and the consultant’s work (by coordinating, validating tools and documents to ensure their quality, etc.).

    · Contributes to the identification of partners in this thematic area.

    · Contributes to the design of proposals/programs on child protection aspects.

    · Ensures compliance with Asmae’s global policy on child protection as well as with national policies and laws.

    · Ensures quality programming and implementation of child protection interventions.

    · Identifies best practices and contribute to their dissemination towards relevant stakeholders (Asmae, partners, networks, etc.)

    4.2. Strengthen partners’ child protection capacities:

    · Conducts needs/capacity assessment of the project partners through meetings, consultations, etc. in the area of child protection

    · Develops an overall capacity-building plan for the project partners and other identified stakeholders

    · Provides technical support on child protection issues

    4.3. To Contribute to Networking and External Communication

    · Participates and actively contributes in team meetings and seminars organized by Asmae

    · Participates in external child protection-related meetings, networks and other fora

    · Organizes networking and coordination meetings to promote referral and collaboration mechanisms, exchange of information/experience and tools on protection

    · Liaises with relevant stakeholders in the area of child protection, including Ministries, etc.

    V- PROFILE

    Education / Experience

    · Master’s degree in social sciences or/human rights social work or in related field

    · Experience in NGO and/or association and/or direct work with children is required

    · At least 5 years’ experience of working in the field of child protection

    · Experience with developing child protection projects and programs

    · Experience in conducting studies in the field of child protection

    Professional skills required

    · Excellent knowledge of key child protection issues in the country as well as child protection schemes and mechanisms.

    · Good facilitating and training skills

    · Fluency in English and in Tamil (Minimum level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or a minimum TOEIC score of 785)

    · Pack office Management : Specialist level of Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Skype and Expert level of Excel

    Personalskills

    · Autonomy

    · Ability to build trustable relationships with different partners and stakeholders, diplomacy

    · Observation, analysis and synthesis capacities

    · Listening skills and flexibility

    · Team spirit

    · Organized

    · Proactive

    VI- PRACTICAL INFORMATION

    · Place of work: Chennai, with field visits to Pune

    · Status: Indian fixed-term employment contract (full time job)

    · Duration: 12 months

    · Starting date: ASAP

    · Salary: according to experience


    How to apply:

    Candidates should send a detailed resume outlining their academic and professional background relevant to the proposed position, as well as a cover letter, showing the person’s motivation and expertise, with salary expectations, via our website: https://www.asmae.fr/jobs/

    India: TECHNICAL ADVISOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION

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    Organization: Asmae
    Country: India
    Closing date: 17 Aug 2018

    I-GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION / WORKING CONDITIONS

    · Title : Technical Adviser – Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE)

    · Location : Pune, Maharashtra (MH)

    · Reports to : Project Partnership Manager based in Pune

    · Job Type: Fixed-term contract – 1 year renewable

    Asmae – Association Soeur Emmanuelle is an international solidarity French NGO specialized in child development. It is independent, non-religious, non-political, and open to everyone. Created in 1980 by Sister Emmanuelle following her experience with scavengers in Egypt’s slums, Asmae keeps on respecting its founder’s values and methods: listening and proximity, pragmatism, respect of the differences, professionalism and reciprocity.

    Asmae– Association Soeur Emmanuelle’s action aims to support vulnerable children and their families through providing tailor-made and long lasting support to local stakeholders working on education and child protection.

    Its vision, “A fair world which guarantees that children can live and grow with dignity within their environment, to become free women and men who contribute to society”, is broken down into four missions:

    · Stimulate child development through a global approach. To do this, Asmae – Association Soeur Emmanuelle also works on family support by taking their environment into account;

    · Build the capacity of local stakeholders involved in child development, boost cooperation amongst them and maximize their social impact;

    · Stand up for children by raising awareness and advocating;

    · Experiment, disseminate and share practices.

    Nowadays Asmae – Association Soeur Emmanuelle supports education and child protection projects through 64 local organizations in Burkina-Faso, Egypt, France, India, Lebanon, Madagascar, Mali and the Philippines. Furthermore, in France, Asmae also directly manages a mother and childcare center.

    II- BACKGROUND ON ASMAE IN INDIA

    Asmae has been supporting programs in India since 1996. Asmae works with 6 local partners, mostly on prevention of school drop-out and underperformance, early childhood care and protection and support to adolescence. Asmae’s team in India is composed of the following members: a Country Representative, Admin/Finance Officer and two Project Partnership Managers who are respectively in charge of the monitoring and development of programs in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

    III- MISSION

    The Technical Advisor on ECCE is in charge of developing Asmae’s strategy and interventions in the area of ECCE in Maharashtra. S/he is responsible for capacity-building component in this area, both internally and externally (partners). S/he will represent Asmae in the relevant technical networks and meetings. This position is based in Pune and reports to the Project Partnership Manager in Pune.

    IV- RESPONSIBILITIES

    4.1. To provide technical advice and support to Asmae Team on all matters concerning Early Childhood Care and Education

    · Contributes to the development of the new Asmae ECCE strategy, identifies issues and suggests programmatic approaches.

    · Participates in studies and evaluations - from draft of terms of reference to report, through the different steps of tool development, data collection and analysis; when conducted externally, supports the identification of consultant and the consultant’s work (by coordinating, validating tools and documents to ensure their quality, etc.).

    · Contributes to the identification of partners in this thematic area.

    · Contributes to the design of proposals/programs on ECCE aspects.

    · Ensures compliance with the National ECCE framework, Asmae’s global policy on ECCE as well as with national policies and laws.

    · Ensures quality programming and implementation of ECCE interventions.

    · Identifies best practices and contribute to their dissemination towards relevant stakeholders (Asmae, partners, networks, etc.)

    4.2Strengthen partners capacity in the field of ECCE

    · Conducts needs/capacity assessment of the project partners through meetings, consultations, etc.

    · Develops an overall capacity building plan for the project partners and other identified stakeholders

    · Provides technical support on ECCE

    4.3 To contribute to Networking and External Communication

    · Participates and actively contributes in team meetings and seminars organized by Asmae

    · Participates in external ECCE meetings, networks and other fora

    · Organizes networking and coordination meetings to promote referral and collaboration mechanisms, exchange of information/experience and tools on ECCE

    · Liaises with relevant stakeholders in the area of ECCE, including Ministries, etc.

    V-PROFILE

    Education and experience

    · Master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies

    · At least 5 years of teaching and training experience in the field of Early Childhood Education

    · Experience in NGO and/or association and/or direct work with children is required

    · Experience with developing ECCE projects and programs

    Professional skills required

    · Good knowledge of the Indian Early Childhood Care and Education Sector (Governmental and Private)

    · Good Knowledge of Curriculum, Policies, Quality Standards and legal frameworks for ECCE in the Country

    · Excellent working knowledge of the main educational and pedagogical approaches

    · Good teaching and facilitation skills.

    · Observation, analysis and synthesis capacities

    · Fluency in English and in Maharati (Minimum level of B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages or a minimum TOEIC score of 785)

    Personal skills

    · Autonomy

    · Ability to build trustable relationships with different partners and stakeholders, diplomacy

    · Observation, analysis and synthesis capacities,

    · Listening skills and flexibility

    · Team spirit

    · Organized

    · Proactive

    VI- GENERAL INFORMATION

    · Place of work: Pune, with some visits to Chennai.

    · Status: Indian fixed-term employment contract (full time job)

    · Duration: 12 months

    · Starting date: ASAP

    · Salary: according to experience


    How to apply:

    Candidates should send a detailed resume outlining their academic and professional background relevant to the proposed position, as well as a cover letter, showing the person’s motivation and expertise, with salary expectations, via our website: https://www.asmae.fr/jobs/

    India: Photographer (Consultant Based in New Delhi, India)

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    Organization: Adeso
    Country: India
    Closing date: 01 Aug 2018

    TERMS OF REFERENCE: PHOTOGRAPHER (CONSULTANT BASED IN NEW DELHI, INDIA)

    Organization: NEAR - Network for Empowered Aid Response, www.near.ngo,

    (Hosted by Adeso - African Development Solutions www.adesoafrica.org)

    Position Type: Short-Term Consultancy

    Study/Assessment Topic: Photography

    Position Location: New Delhi, India

    Duration: Two (2) Days

    Reporting To: Programs Manager - NEAR

    Working With: The Creative and Digital Production Consultant

    Starting Date: Immediately

    Application Deadline: 1st August, 2018

    Vacancy Contact: Please send applications to jobs@near.ngo. Adeso will only respond to short-listed applicants.

    ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

    Adeso is an expanding and vibrant African based international development and humanitarian organization. At Adeso, we work with African communities who are yet to realize their full potential; working inside these communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. We work to prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by: reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.

    ABOUT NEAR NETWORK

    Adeso together with other local and national NGOs have come together to form a global network which was launched in May 2016 at the World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul, Turkey. The network, NEAR (Network for Empowered Aid Response), is a movement of local organizations with a bold ambition - to reshape the top-down humanitarian and development system to one that is locally driven and owned, and is built around equitable, dignified and accountable partnerships.

    SCOPE OF WORK

    NEAR is seeking the services of a photographer to visually document the two comprehensive case studies to capture the images of civil society organizations at work in their communities in the Global South.

    The images will be used to illustrate publications, websites, newsletters and institutional magazines. Photographs may also be used by the media and other partners on request as a resource to portray the work of NEAR members in the Global South. The consultant will be expected to travel to New Delhi, India to document the achievements and success stories of the two subjects selected for the project through creation of photo-essays. The consultant will be responsible for the overall coordination of the production process (arranging shooting: locations, persons to be photographed, light, logistics etc.), shooting and post-production.

    DELIVERABLES

    1. TIF, PSD (high resolution for printing) as well as in jpg (low resolution for website use).

    2. A set of 100 photos depicting images of case study subjects/affected communities:

    i. Pictures of selected case study subjects and the affected community being served, where they live, what they do on a daily basis, what they are doing to change this;

    ii. Pictures of landscape and project interventions.

    1. Consultant should be able to take over the shooting of relevant photographs;

    2. Consultant should give creative input to the overall photo shooting;

    3. Provide the technical equipment needed for the shooting and editing including cameras, etc.;

    4. Provide adequate lighting systems including camera light as well as any additional light equipment deemed necessary.

    COSTS

    The contract to be awarded to the selected consultant shall be concluded on the basis of a lump sum for the photo production as described above. VAT should be included. Maximum allocation: gross $250

    DURATION

    Two (2) days.

    NEAR’S PHOTOGRAPHY

    We use a reportage style for all of our photography to ensure authenticity and reinforce our honest values, alongside the meaning and conviction behind our thinking. The subjects within the image should appear natural, relaxed and images should not be posed. Our photography style should tell a story about the subject of the project and not be superficial with an over use of added effects. The photographers should ensure that their images are not contrived and have an inspirational, positive feel to them. We want to illustrate the positive impact our work has with people and Global South as a whole.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    · Outstanding photography skills;

    · Outstanding photo and video editing skills;

    · At least five (5) years’ experience working in South East Asia;

    · Experience working in remote areas; experience in India preferred;

    · Proven ability to work in multicultural environment.

    COPYRIGHTAND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

    In consideration of the fees paid, the Consultant expressly assigns to NEAR any copyright arising from the works the consultant produces while executing this contract. All images (whether used for online or print purposes) must however bear the consultant’s photo credit, as specified by international intellectual property rights. The consultant may not use, reproduce or otherwise disseminate or authorize others to use, reproduce or disseminate such works without prior consent from NEAR.

    Please note: This ToR is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the assignment and the general nature and level of work performed by consultants within this job. The ToR is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.


    How to apply:

    All applications should be sent to jobs@near.ngo by 1st August, 2018 with Photographer - New Delhi, India**”** on the subject line. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered.

    Each application package should include the following:

    · Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information. The letter should be no longer than two pages;

    · Proposal for the consultancy assignment with methodology; addressing the selection criteria including how the candidate’s previous experience matches the consultancy objectives as well as their interest for the position.

    · Company or the bidding firms profile for review.

    · CV of the consultant (including detailed work experience, education/degrees, and details of similar assignments)

    · Professional References (minimum of three, with complete contact information).

    All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above. Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer.

    India: Coordinator - Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter

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    Organization: Habitat for Humanity
    Country: India
    Closing date: 02 Aug 2018

    Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is currently seeking a talented professional for the role of a Coordinator to Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter. This individual will provide coordination, administrative and logistical support for the staff of the India Market Systems Country Program based out Chennai.

    ​**Key Responsibilities:**

    • Manages the administrative functions of the TCIS department staff based in India and remotely in other locations in the Asia Pacific (AP) region. The Coordinator will plan and coordinate administrative procedures, arrange meetings and provide routine support to the teams.
    • Provides oversight of procurement processes. Prepares contracts and agreements with Terwilliger Center partners (such as MFIs, private sector firms, donor agencies, etc) and consultants. Coordinates execution of contracts and legal agreements with various departments. Prepares correspondence and draft contracts. Ensure operations adhere to policies and regulations of Habitat.
    • Monitor costs and expenses of the project in India to assist in budget management and prepartion. Maintains financial records of transactions and work closely with the AP finance department to ensure financial accountability and grant reporting.
    • Manage travel arrangements for the India program staff and other AP staff when required. This will include preparing travel itinery, arrange tickets, manage bookings and other logistical arrangements as required.
    • Coordinates logistics and provides support to webinars, workshops and trainings, local and international, organized by the Terwilliger Center. This may include creating powerpoint decks or other collaterals.
    • Support in recruitment processes and coordinate with HR of AP when required.
    • Manage databases of employee, firms, suppliers and other key stakeholders of the market systems project in India.
    • Supports the implementation team in the delivery of projects. Creates templates. Works with Habitat project management system, Basecamp.
    • Assists in completion of special projects as required.
    • Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of information within the market systems program in India and AP office to facilitate operations.

    Key Requirements:

    • High School diploma or equivalent required. Certificate showing completion of an accredited course in administration or related field required.
    • Bachelors Degree preferred.
    • Five years’ relevant experience.
    • Competencies/Capabilities:
    • Demonstrated organisational and multitasking abilities along with attention to details.
    • Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
    • Works well in a dynamic environment with limited resources.
    • Agile. Prioritizes tasks and redirects work effort in response to new opportunities.
    • Collaborative. Works well in teams, especially in diverse and multi-cultural contexts.
    • Excellent communication skills in English and Tamil.

    Technical Competencies:

    • Good computer skills, experience in the use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other database software required.
    • Written and oral fluency in English required.
    • Budgeting or financial reporting.
    • Project support. Experience developing support materials (e.g., slide decks, presentations, charts, and graphics).

    How to apply:

    To be considered for this opportunity, please be sure to apply via the link:

    https://www.habitat.org/about/careers/coordinator-terwilliger-center-innovation-shelter

    India: Consultant to develop a Diversity and Inclusion Programme (Full-time Consultancy)

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    Organization: UN Children's Fund
    Country: India
    Closing date: 31 Jul 2018

    DUTY STATION: New Delhi

    DURATION OF CONSULTANCY: 3 months – (1 September – 30 November 2018)

    CLOSING DATE: 31 July, 2018

    Background & PURPOSE:

    Diversity and Inclusion are core values of UNICEF, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, and reflect the Organization’s Mission and Commitment to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. In line with this Mission and Commitment, UNICEF India started in 2017 a process of streamlining Diversity and Inclusion into its programmes and operations, and making it a vibrant reality in every component of its work place.

    We strongly believe that walking our talk-s and our ability to see the world through the eyes of the children and communities we serve, are critical success factors, in effectively meeting their needs. We can only achieve this if we are able to build, nurture and maintain a workforce within UNICEF India that is truly diverse, inclusive, gender sensitive, and reflects the social fabric of India; a workforce where every individual is valued, respected, empowered, safe and supported to reach the highest standard of efficiency and performance, regardless of national origin, race, educational or social background, gender, ethnicity, caste, religion, sexual orientation, ability or opinion.

    In pursuing this goal, UNICEF India Country Office is seeking a highly qualified and experienced consultant to develop a comprehensive Diversity and Inclusion programme.

    SUPERVISOR:

    Chief, Human Resources

    CONTRACT DURATION:

    3 months (1 September - 30 November 2018).

    DUTY STATION:

    New Delhi

    MAJOR TASKS:

    The major tasks to be accomplished by the Consultant include:

  • Diagnostic interviews with key stakeholders to understand the current state, including existing policies, mechanisms and actions;
  • The assessment of Diversity and Inclusion factors that are currently prevalent at UNICEF India;
  • Develop a strategy to achieve a cultural transformation in UNICEF India, with the ultimate goal of making Diversity and Inclusion a vibrant reality in the ICO workplace; and streamlined in ICO programmes and operations;
  • Design a comprehensive programme with a phased roadmap to achieve this transformational goal. This would include a plan to continuously raise awareness and promote/champion a Diverse, Inclusive and Gender Sensitive work place.
  • DELIVERABLES

    The consultant is expected to produce a report presenting the following:

  • A viable, realistic and cost-effective strategy to achieve a cultural transformation in UNICEF India, with the ultimate goal of making Diversity and Inclusion a vibrant reality in the workplace; and streamlined in programmes and operations;
  • A comprehensive programme outlining a phased roadmap to achieve this transformational goal, including a plan to continuously raise awareness and promote/champion a Diverse, Inclusive and Gender Sensitive work place.
  • PAYMENT TERMS

  • Payment is linked to receipt and satisfactory acceptance of deliverables.
  • Travel expenses will be reimbursed at actuals based on submission of original invoices/reports.
  • Per Diem will be reimbursed at UNICEF consultant rates.
  • Essential Educational Qualifications & Professional Experience forConsultant

  • An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in social science, human resources management, international development, organizational development, psychology, behavioral change or other related areas. A first level university degree in an associated field as above with at least 10 years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
  • At least 10 years of professional experience in organizational development, change management, behavioral change or related areas;
  • Substantive and proven track record in the design, development and/or delivery of Diversity and Inclusion programmes;
  • Ability to plan and produce quality results under tight timelines and meet assigned objectives;
  • Ability to design/conceptualize innovative, practical and realistic solutions to challenging situations;
  • Have experience of dealing with multinationals or international organizations. Experience with the United Nations or similar organizations is preferred;
  • Demonstrates a high level of integrity by modeling the United Nations’ values and ethical standards;
  • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
  • Fluency in English, both written and oral, with the ability to draft high quality reports.
  • Please submit your application through the online portal by 24:00 Hours Indian Standard Time 31 July, 2018.

    HOW TO APPLY:Your online application should contain Four separate attachments:

  • A Cover letter explaining how the qualifications and skill-set of the candidate are suitable for this position. The cover letter should also include the proposed methodolody i.e. a brief outline of how you would approach this project and lead it to a successful outcome(to be uploaded online under cover letter)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online under CV/Resume)
  • A financial proposal indicating deliverable-based professional fee as per template attached below. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving. (to be uploaded under financial proposal template). Use the following template:
  • Financial Proposal Template - Consultant for Diversity and Inclusion.docx
  • iv.Work Sample: A sample of similar work/assignment conducted for other organizations preferably international organizationscan be uploaded under Work sample using google drive or dropbox these options are available in the online application form. Please note that only one document can be uploaded under work sample.
  • Please Note: It is mandatory to submit the financial proposal template. You will also notice that scores have been assigned to Work Sample, hence it is mandatory to upload the same.

    The selection will be on the basis of technical evaluation & financial offer in the ratio of 70:30. The criteria for technical evaluation will be as follows:

  • Cover Letter and Proposed Methodology Min 21/Max 30
  • Relevant Educational Qualifications Min 7/Max 10
  • Relevant Work Experience Min 7/Max 10
  • Work Sample Min 14/Max 20
  • Total technical score – 70. Minimum overall qualifying score is 49. Only those candidates who meet the minimum qualifying marks of 49 and above, as well as score the minimum score in each of the above sub-criteria will be considered technically responsive and their financials will be opened.

  • Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
  • Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
  • Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
  • For any clarifications, please contact:

    UNICEF

    Supply & Procurement Section

    73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

    Telephone # +91-11-24606516

    Email: indconsultants@unicef.org


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=514792

    India: Roster Disaster Risk Reduction Consultants to be engaged by UNICEF offices across different locations in India

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    Organization: UN Children's Fund
    Country: India
    Closing date: 12 Aug 2018

    LOCATION: New Delhi (under guidance of Delhi office support field office and on exceptional request from Government, support non-UNICEF-programme states) / any of the 13 UNICEF Field Offices (Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad/Telangana, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur and Ranchi)

    CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATION SUBMISSION: 2400 Hours IST on 12th August, 2018

  • BACKGROUND:
  • As per National Disaster Management Authority NDMA, India is vulnerable, in varying degrees, to a large number of disasters. More than 58.6 per cent of the landmass is prone to earthquakes of moderate to very high intensity; over 40 million hectares (12%) of its land is prone to floods and river erosion; close to 5,700 kms, out of the 7,516 kms long coastline is prone to cyclones and tsunamis; 68% of its cultivable area is vulnerable to droughts; and, its hilly areas are at risk from landslides and avalanches. Moreover, India is also vulnerable to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) emergencies and other man-made disasters.

    While India is at high risk of disasters, it is also a fast growing, middle income country with government hugely conscious of its image and capacity to respond to disasters. Government has strong response capacities (potential), but resilience of social sector services and the rights and needs of children remain largely unaddressed. Government is amenableto seek external assistance in the form oftechnical support, for planning,monitoring, coordination etc.Significant opportunity for engagement with Government to strengthen Emergency Preparedness for Response within the wider approach of risk informed programming remains underutilized, particularly for sectoral preparedness and post disaster recovery of social sector service delivery systems.

    At broader level, UNICEF works on risk informed programming, within it, more specifically on preparedness based on the understanding that disasters linked to geological and hydro-meteorological phenomena disproportionally impact children, social sector service delivery systems hence adversely impacting programme results for children and their care-givers. Disaster and climate risk aspects are therefore well reflected in UNICEF’s Strategic Intervention Codes (SIC). UNICEF is also signatory to the United Nations Plan of Action on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) for Resilience. In India, UNICEF’s efforts are complemented by other agencies’ engagements and UN-wide action as part of the UN Disaster Management Team (UNDMT). The United Nations Sustainable Development Framework (UNSDF) for India integrates one outcome[1] on DRR. Against this backdrop UNICEF India Country Office has been engaging both at its Delhi and 13 States Offices in DRR and climate change adaptation as well as risk informed programming. Both Delhi DRR Section and an increasing number of UNICEF state offices have developed and rolled-out distinct child-centred DRR measures to support Governments at various levels. UNICEF India Country Office has just completed its Emergency Preparedness for Response planning under the new EPR procedure[2]. As per the minimum preparedness standards outlined in the Emergency Procedure, ICO has to take minimum preparedness actions to maintain benchmark level of readiness for response. At the core of ICO Emergency Preparedness for Response (EPR) strategy is provision of Technical Assistance (core ICO strategy) to governmental partners and selected NGOs to ensure that:

  • needs assessments highlight girls, boys and women’s humanitarian needs and changing vulnerabilities
  • government and partners response planning addresses humanitarian needs in all Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action (CCC) areas
  • information management highlights response gaps
  • sectoral and inter-sectoral coordination is in place to avoid duplications and gaps
  • the humanitarian response is high quality, particularly its social components like C4D[3]
  • Beyond preparedness, as a technical partner UNICEF supports both national and state Governments on child centred disaster risk reduction through technical assistance to state and district authorities to strengthen system for disaster risk governance. Review of district and state disaster management plans, formulation of 15 year DRR roadmaps (multi-hazard, multi-sectoral), formation of health action plans are some of the many structured initiatives that UNICEF has supported in the recent past.

  • PURPOSE:
  • UNICEF is trying to build a pool of pre-qualified high-caliber candidates to be hired as ‘DRR Consultants’, from which UNICEF country office and different state offices can quickly select and fill a requirement through a faster contracting process as soon as a need is identified.

    Candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to apply following which a desk review of their skills and experience will be done to determine whether they qualify for the DRR Roster. The process will ensure all candidates in a DRR Roster Group are evaluated prior to recommendation for a specific consultancy opportunity. Successful candidates will be notified and placed in a DRR Roster Group for a four (4)year period. However, engagement of identified consultants for specific assignments would be as per the terms and conditions specified in the contract entered into.

    The Roster of DRR Consultants, once in place, will allow DRR colleagues to select three or more potential candidates from the roster for further appraisal and selection of one candidate, rather than going through a formal advertisement process for each consultancy assignment.Ideally, this will expedite the placement of consultants (both short term and long term) and also provide the supervisor the scope to choose from a vast pool of potential candidates with DRR background.The database will be managed centrally by Supply & Procurement (S&P) section, New Delhi. In this context, should the currently on-board consultants with UNICEF be interested in being considered for future opportunities with UNICEF, they also need to apply to the roster.

  • LOCATION:
  • The position would be responsible for providing technical support to national / state / divisional / district level/ sub-district levels (in certain cases) DRR programming in UNICEF supported states in India, with specific deliverables to be achieved for improved DRR outcomes. The position would be based at Country Office or State or selected district HQs within the states. Possible locations are: New Delhi, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad/Telangana, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur and Ranchi. In Exceptional circumstances, on request of Government, UNICEF might also support other states.

    4.VALIDITY OF ROSTER:

    The roster once established would be valid for a period of 4-years.

    5.QUALIFICATION, SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

  • Education: Master’s or Diploma in Public Health, civil engineering, Disaster Management, Social Work or relevant social science degree
  • Technical knowledge: Excellent technical knowledge and expertise in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, resilience programming, emergency preparedness for response applied in one or more sectors such as public health, nutrition, education, child protection, WASH, social protection programs, RCH, child environment, Urban Planning, environmental health, environment protection etc. especially in context of India.
  • Language: Fluency in English and Hindi is required. Knowledge of other local Indian language as relevant to the state is an asset. Good negotiation and influencing skills supported by excellent communication and presentation skills is desirable.
  • Computer literate and conversant with MS Office and its application, internet, e-mail
  • Knowledge/familiarity with the national flagship programs (NHM, ICDS, MDM, Tribal Welfare, Livelihood Mission and others)
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and to establish harmonious and effective working relationships with governmental, non-governmental and civil society organizations.
  • Knowledge and awareness of humanitarian standards and principles is a must.
  • HOW TO APPLY:Please submit your online application along with the below mentioned documents through the online portal latest by 2400 Hours IST on 12th August’2018.

  • A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and also explaining how the qualifications and skill-set of the candidate are suitable for this position (to be uploaded online under cover letter)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online under CV/resume)c. Relevant Work Samples (at least 2-3 documents, which the candidate has had a major role in – explain that role – and that clearly demonstrate the person’s technical expertise and experience.) You can share with us DRR related documents such as:

  • Concept notes
  • Formulate programme proposals
  • Action plans
  • Donor reports etc.
  • Any products such as communication material etc.
  • In a word document you can share the links to these documents and explain your role and contribution/expertise under each link shared).

    The work samples can be uploaded using Google drive or Drop box. However, please note that the system accepts only one document upload. Hence, you should copy and paste your work samples into one document and then upload that one document. The file size of the document should not exceed 10 MB.

  • Technical Experience Template (To be completed and uploaded online).to be uploaded under Educational Certificate. You are not requiredto upload any educational certificates at this stage. Just upload your completed technical experience template. Please complete the attached template and upload.
  • TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE TEMPLATE FV.docx

    You will notice that scores have been assigned tothe work sample and technical experience template. Hence, it is mandatory to upload these documents. Without these documents your application will be considered incomplete and will be invalidated.

  • Evaluation Criteria
  • Cover letter Min 07/Max 10
  • Relevant Education Qualifications Min 14/Max 20
  • Relevant technical experience Min 35/Max 50
  • Work Samples of previous work Min 14/Max 20
  • Candidates' who score 70 marks and above and also score the minimum points against each of the above sub-criteria will be considered for inclusion in the roster

    Total points to qualify in overall technical evaluation Min 70/Max 100

  • Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
  • Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
  • Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
  • For any clarifications, please contact:

    UNICEF

    Supply & Procurement Section

    73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

    Telephone # +91-11-24606516 (Direct)

    Fax # +91-11-24391410; Email: indconsultants@unicef.org

    [1] UNSDF Outcome 5. By 2022, environmental and natural resource management (NRM) is strengthened and communities have increased access to clean energy and are more resilient to climate change and disaster risks

    [2] EMOPS/PROCEDURE/2016/001; Effective Date: 30 March 2018; Issue Date: 29 December 2016

    [3] Social and Behaviour Change Communication to support sectoral response, meeting global standards and commitments (CCCs)


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=514795


    India: Program Director, Empowering Women and Girls in Supply Chains

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    Organization: Grameen Foundation USA
    Country: India
    Closing date: 31 Aug 2018

    Program Director, Empowering Women and Girls in Supply Chains

    Location: Gurgaon, India or Accra, Ghana

    JOB SUMMARY & KEY PRIORITIES:

    Grameen Foundation is seeking an experienced Program Director to lead the DOL ILAB Empowering Women and Girls in Global Supply Chains program, if awarded. The ILAB program seeks to economically empower vulnerable women and girls in an identified country and supply chain. The project objective is to reduce the risk of child labor, forced labor, and other violations of labor rights for vulnerable women and girls working within an identified supply chain. The project will aim to achieve the following outcomes: (1) improved economic participation by women and girls vulnerable to child labor, forced labor, and/or other violations of labor rights within an identified supply chain; and (2) improved business practices by private sector actors to protect against child labor, forced labor, and other violations of labor rights for vulnerable women and girls working within an identified supply chain.

    The Program Director will have overall responsibility for implementation of Grameen’s program, including administrative, technical, and management responsibilities, and to be the principal point of contact for DOL ILAB during program planning and implementation (if awarded). The Program Director is anticipated to supervise sub-recipient organizations and program team members. The position will be based at Grameen’s office either in Accra, Ghana or in Gurgaon, India, and will be expected to travel domestically, as well as internationally at least once a year. Position is contingent upon receipt of donor funding.

    SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION:

    Work involves partnering closely with the Country Director or CEO, as well as supervisor and other geographic, REM and technical leadership, in order to translate overall area direction/strategy into clear deliverables and strong evidence of success.

    Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:

    ● Be responsible for overall administration and successful implementation of Grameen’s program;

    ● Proficiently lead the design and implementation of the project strategies, annual workplans and written deliverables;

    ● Coordinate closely with DOL ILAB on all project plans and deliverables;

    ● Effectively manage relationships with subrecipient organizations and private sector partners;

    ● Empower all direct reports to achieve optimal outcomes for the project;

    ● Establish travel schedule required to carry out duties within country and abroad;

    ● Monitor project budget to ensure that expenditures are within approved budget parameters;

    ● Provide accurate, timely and complete information about the project as requested internally or externally;

    ● Other duties as requested.

    REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

    ● Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in:

    ○ Project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of cooperative agreement and/or contract requirements (including meeting deadlines, achieving targets, establishing and maintaining systems for managing project operations, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports to donor agencies), preferably in India

    ○ establishing and maintaining systems for managing project operations

    ○ working in supply chains and/or skills training development.

    ● Proven success serving in a leadership role for a project addressing issues of child labor, forced labor, or workplace exploitation.

    ● Significant interest and experience in women’s economic empowerment initiatives.

    ● Demonstrate the ability to maintain working relationships with all project stakeholders, and engages in coalition building and public-private partnership promotion.

    ● Fluency in English and relevant national language is required (please describe).

    ● Experience working in a global/multicultural organizations across multiple time zones, preferred. **


    How to apply:

    Submit resume and cover letter at our website - grameenfoundation.org

    India: Call for consultants: Advocacy – access to treatments in India

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    Organization: Multiple Sclerosis International Federation
    Country: India
    Closing date: 12 Aug 2018

    The MS International Federation (MSIF) is seeking an experienced consultant(s)/a Consultancy Company based in India to provide training and mentoring for the Multiple Sclerosis Society of India (MSSI) in the area of advocacy with a focus on access to treatment.

    As part of our Capacity Building/Organisational Development Programme in India, we recently facilitated a workshop in Delhi, which was attended by MSSI representatives from across the country. The group came together to identify key areas for possible collaboration at a national level. The delegates decided to pursue advocacy with a focus on access to treatments. We are looking for a consultant(s)/Consultancy Company to take this work into its next stages of development.

    Agency brief: Download here

    Project framework: Download here

    Deadline for applications: 12th August 5pm (BST)


    How to apply:

    Submit the following information by 12th August 5pm (BST) to Abdelfatah Ibrahim, MSIF’s capacity building manager on Abdelfatah[at]msif.org:

    • CVs for all consultant(s) who will be involved in the work
    • Completed Skills and Experience form (See Annex 1 in Consultancy Brief)
    • A proposal of no more 3 pages explaining how you would respond to the Brief (see Consultancy Brief for further information)
    • Declaration of history working with the national or international healthcare companies (see Consultancy Brief for further information)

    India: Orphanage Management Intern/Volunteer

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    Organization: Blossom Trust
    Country: India
    Closing date: 07 Aug 2018

    About Dayspring

    Dayspring Home is an orphanage located in Chittoor, a rural village of the Madurai District, Tamil Nadu, India, and is home to 27 orphans between the ages of 6 and 18. The children here have all been affected by HIV/AIDS and/or TB in one way or another; orphaned by the disease, infected and then rejected by their families or abandoned by infected parent(s) who can no support them

    Dayspring Home operates in close connection with our parent organisation, Blossom Trust, a grassroots non-profit organisation based in the nearby town of Virudhunagar. Blossom works towards the personal, social and economic development of disadvantaged and marginalised members of the community – especially women and children.

    More information may be found on the website.

    What We're Looking For

    Dayspring Home is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Manager to oversee the operations of the orphanage. The successful candidate will assist the children in their daily activities, overseeing international volunteers and working closely with the local staff. He/she will also be required to maintain a strong social media presence and engage in a variety of fundraising activities. This position will require a candidate willing to roll up their sleeves and tackle any job that may arise. It is important that you have analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong attention to detail and are able to work under minimum supervision.

    While you will manage the site in collaboration with the local staff during the day, you will consult with the director of Dayspring Home and Blossom Trust in person in the mornings and evenings, as well as via WhatsApp and email throughout the day. You will also work with the international staff at Blossom Trust’s office in Virudhunagar as required.

    Duration & Start Date

    The successful candidate will be based in Chittoor, Tamil Nadu, on a full-time basis (9:30-6:30, Monday to Friday) for a minimum period of 4 months starting from August or September 2018. Longer stays are welcome; please state your preference in your cover letter. Interviews will be conducted on an on-going basis, so early application is strongly advised.

    Role and Responsibilities

    • Setting the rhythm for the day with regular time for meals and bedtime
    • Teaching the children the importance of education, cleanliness and discipline
    • Expressing attention, love and care with the children
    • Ensuring that the rooms (dormitories, classroom, library, toilets) are properly maintained
    • Monitoring the children's health and hygiene
    • Getting to know each child very well including their profile, history, family, education level and hardships
    • Creating and maintaining systems of management
    • Fundraising for Dayspring home
    • Coordination of volunteers
    • Keeping social media updated

    Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Management, International Relations, Development Studies, Human Rights or a related field
    • Experience working with children
    • Research experience in an academic or professional context
    • Keen analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
    • Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong written and verbal communication
    • Highly motivated self-starter, able to work on own initiative with minimal oversight, efficiently organise and prioritise workload
    • Able to work well in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment

    Desirable:

    • Master’s degree in a relevant field
    • Experience in fundraising and/or grants writing
    • Proficiency in an additional language
    • Demonstrated interest in:
      • India or Tamil Nadu
      • International development
      • HIV/AIDS or tuberculosis prevention
      • Rural economic empowerment
      • Women’s rights
      • Children’s rights
      • Environmental and agricultural sustainability

    Compensation

    • 3,000 Rupees per month
    • Free food and drinking water
    • Free accommodation
    • Official certificate of completion

    How to apply:

    Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to Krystyna Firlová at
    dayspringhome.blossom@gmail.com by the 7th August 2018.

    Interviews will be conducted on an on-going basis; early application is strongly advised.

    India: Results Based Management (RBM) (Individual) Experts to be engaged by UNICEF India under Long Term Arrangement (LTA)

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    Organization: UN Children's Fund
    Country: India
    Closing date: 02 Aug 2018

    DUTY STATION: The Consultant(s) are required for conducting staff trainings, and facilitating workshops, programme reviews and monitoring both at national / state level in UNICEF supported states in India. (New Delhi / 13 UNICEF Field Offices at Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Gandhinagar, Guwahati, Hyderabad/Telangana, Jaipur, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Patna, Raipur and Ranchi)

    DURATION OF LTA: 2 Years with the possibility of extension for 1 more year

    CLOSING DATE: 2 August, 2018

    Background:

    Results based management (RBM) principles has been the core for articulation and development of the current Government of India and UNICEF’s country programme, 2018-22. The India Country Office has used the Theory of Change in explaining the programme narratives for its eight programme outcomes resulting in the development of Programme Strategy Notes in the country programme development process. Programme Strategy Notes present full results chains, articulating UNICEF’s vision of how the outcomes and output results will be achieved, and the strategies including monitoring frameworks and indicative resources that will be needed to achieve the stated results.

    During the course of the formulation and development of the country programme, RBM workshops, were organised focused on enhancing the capacities and skills of staff members on RBM principles and standards. The four day RBM workshops in 2016 focused on the tools that are required for Country Program Document (CPD) planning i.e. Prioritization, Causality Analysis, Theory of Change and the Results Matrix. The two day RBM workshops in 2017 focused on how to use RBM principles and standards in developing work plans that - (a) takes into account the opportunities that exists at the state level and (b) addresses barriers and bottlenecks at the output level. These two day workshops ‘piloted’ the concept of results based budgeting as well and how the same can be applied in the Indian context.

    Consequently, the review of the state strategy notes for the new country programme, 2018-22 show a definite improvement in the conceptualization and design of these notes when compared to the ones developed in 2015/2016 (for the 2013-2017 country programme). A desk review of a select sample of rolling work plans (RWP) have shown that the activities in the RWPs are directly correlated with the output and directly contribute to the achievement of the expected country programme output targets. The budgets are clearly outlined. All the RWPs had indicated annual targets. Of the 25 RWPs reviewed, 23 RWPs had annual targets formulated linked directly to those defined for the programme output.

    The above demonstrate the effectiveness of these trainings' in building the capacities of staff members. The evaluation of the RBM workshops have indicated the same. Against this background and context, it is critical to continue the constant iteration of RBM as an effective management approach for improved planning and delivery of results. It directly relates to the ICO’s Accountability Framework and is aligned to the Global Strategic Framework, which clearly indicates the need for UNICEF to have an agile managing-for-results approach that will facilitate real-time strategic shifts that keep pace with the evolving programme environment at the state and national levels.

    Therefore to enhance relevance, effectiveness and efficiency in programming and to strengthen programme implementation the organization of RBM trainings has been proposed for new staff members and for those staff members who haven’t been trained on RBM principles in the last 3 years. In addition, planning, monitoring and reporting workshops, that operationalize RBM principles at the state and national level, will be planned throughout the RBM cycle. There are also regular reviews and strategic reflection moments that require facilitation using an RBM lens.

    The capacity development of new staff on RBM principles and standards is essential to: (a) familiarize them with the RBM principles and how UNICEF relates and works on these principles and (2) its application in day to day work. This is essential to enhance and build capacities on planning, monitoring and reporting to continue the momentum in building a culture of accountability for achievement of results. Besides, the need for continuous and improved understanding of the existing staff members in better planning, monitoring and reporting using RBM principles is essential to improve the quality of programming.

    PURPOSE :

    The purpose is to engage on LTA(s), expert RBM consultants with rich experience in conducting staff trainings, and facilitating workshops, programme reviews and monitoring, who have had prior experience in RBM training and facilitation in UNICEF.

  • For the RBM trainings, the expert/s will have to:
  • Work with the UNICEF team to develop the design, agenda, session flow and session plans, the necessary modules and training materials with most relevant and context specific materials, review proposed plans, etc.
  • Assist in the practical preparation of the workshop, for e.g., by listing out the training requirements, resources and spaces needed, etc.
  • Use participatory methodologies to ensure learning and sharing during sessions.
  • Work with HR and M4R sections to ensure that a Learning Needs Assessment is done and results analysed and used to adjust future trainings.
  • Lead and facilitate the training programme. Identify sessions where other resource persons are needed to support the training programme.
  • After completion of the training/s submit a report with recommendations and lessons learned to feed into future training programme plans of India Country Office.
  • For programme reviews and monitoring , the expert/s will:
  • Provide hands-on guidance to strengthen monitoring systems and also to facilitate mid-year/end year reviews or strategic moment of reflections and assessments. Monitoring in UNICEF India focuses on bottlenecks reduction, in particular, allows feasibly checking whether program actions are achieving the intended intermediate results that are thought to bring change and the achievement of the outcomes identified in the CPD, 2018-22.
  • SUPERVISOR:

    Chief Planning, Monitoring and Reporting (M4R Unit)

    LTA DURATION:

    The LTA will be for a period of 2 years with the option of extending for one more year subject to satisfactory performance and continued need for this service.

    MAJOR TASKS:

  • Conduct 4 days RBM orientation training programmes for new staff (approximately 50) from 3-6 Sep 2018 (refer to Table 1 below) and other RBM related staff training programmes that may come up in the future.
  • Support the UNICEF team in planning and facilitation of 7 Monitoring workshops in Sep-Oct/2018 that would focus on implementation of State office Monitoring Plans and other issues related to planning of RWPs and reporting accountabilities (refer to Table 1 below). The dates for these monitoring workshops are tentative at the moment.
  • Table 1: Proposed RBM training and Monitoring workshops for ICO in 2018

    Type of training Date Month Venue Participating States

    RBM refresher training 3 – 6th September Delhi New programme staff

    Monitoring Workshop 6th & 7th September Raipur Bihar, Chhattisgarh,

    Monitoring Workshop 10th &11th September Lucknow Uttar Pradesh

    Monitoring Workshop 13th & 14th September Mumbai Gujarat & Maharashtra

    Monitoring Workshop 20th & 21th September Chennai Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu

    Monitoring Workshop 25th & 26th September Kolkata Assam & West Bengal

    Monitoring Workshop 3rd – 4th October Ranchi Jharkhand & Odisha

    Monitoring Workshop 9rd -10th October Bhopal Rajasthan & Madhya Pradesh

  • Other trainings, workshops, facilitation, reviews, etc., identified by the office in relation to RBM, monitoring, reporting, etc.
  • PAYMENT TERMS

  • Payment is linked to receipt and satisfactory acceptance of deliverables.
  • Travel expenses will be reimbursed at actuals based on submission of original invoices/reports.
  • Per Diem will be reimbursed at UNICEF consultant rates.
  • DELIVERABLES

  • Training/ or workshop plan with agenda, session plans, modules and training materials, presentations made during the training sessions, etc.,;
  • Assessment of the training /or workshop (pre- and post);
  • A consolidated Report submitted post the training/s /or workshop.
  • The deliverables and timelines for each assignment under the LTA will be mentioned in the specific Terms of reference that are drawn up from time to time.

    QUALIFICATIONS OR SPECIALISED KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

  • Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, or other relevant disciplines.
  • Knowledge of UNICEF RBM approach essential. Have at least 5-10 years of experience working on RBM approach and issues.
  • Strong analytical, planning, communication and writing as well as networking skills
  • Understanding of development programmes especially related to women and children and experience and expertise in facilitating planning and development of programmes for children and women.
  • Experience and expertise with developing complex training modules.
  • Proven knowledge and skills in instruction and instructional design as applied to adult learning.
  • Please submit your application through the online portal by 24:00 Hours Indian Standard Time by Thursday, 2 August, 2018.

    HOW TO APPLY:Your online application should contain Four separate attachments:

  • A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and also explaining how the qualifications and skill-set of the candidate are suitable for this position (to be uploaded online under cover letter)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online under CV/Resume)
  • A financial proposal indicating deliverable-based professional fee as per template attached below. Please do not forget to sign the financial proposal and to specify your name/contact details in the file while saving. (to be uploaded under financial proposal template). Please click on the link below to access the template.
  • Financial Bid LTA RBM Experts.doc
  • iv.Work samples - Sample of 1 relevant publication/report/module written and developed by the Expert You can upload the samples using google drive or dropbox these options are available in the online application form. Please note that you can only upload one consolidated document online. Hence, either copy paste the 2 writing samples in one document or share links to these documents in one file and upload that file online.
  • Please Note: It is mandatory to upload the financial proposal template.

    You will also notice that scores have been assigned to the work sample in the evaluation criteria. Hence, please do remember to attach your work sample.

    The selection will be on the basis of technical evaluation & financial offer in the ratio of 80:20. The criteria for technical evaluation will be as follows:

  • Educational Qualification: Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, Economics, Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, or other relevant disciplines. (Min 14/ Max 20)

  • Relevant work experience /technical experience in Planning, Monitoring & Reporting: Possesses expert knowledge and advanced concepts on development issues, and planning, formulation, monitoring and evaluation development programmes especially with focus on children. (Min 14/ Max 20 points)

  • Relevant work experience /technical experience in RBM: Knowledge of UNICEF RBM approach essential, and proven knowledge and skills in instruction and instructional design as applied to adult learning. Have 5-10 years of experience working on these issues (Min 14/ Max 20 points)

  • Work Samples: Sample of 1 relevant publication/report/module written and developed by the Expert. (Min 14/Max 20 points)
  • Total technical score – 80. Minimum overall qualifying score is 56. Only those candidates who meet the minimum qualifying marks of 56 as well as score the minimum score in each of the above sub-criteria will be considered technically responsive and their financials will be opened.

  • Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
  • Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
  • Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
  • For any clarifications, please contact:

    UNICEF

    Supply & Procurement Section

    73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

    Telephone # +91-11-24606516

    Email: indconsultants@unicef.org


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=514929

    India: PROGRAMME MANAGER FOR INDIA

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    Organization: Educo
    Country: India
    Closing date: 15 Aug 2018

    Educo (member of ChildFund Alliance) is a global development NGO. We defend children’s rights and promote sustainable social change by improving the living conditions of vulnerable populations, especially children. Our action is based on the Convention of the Rights of the Child. Our three institutional goals are: education, protection and governance.

    Educo has been working in India since 1998, both through direct action and through local NGO partners. Our work in India has so far, focused on Maharashtra, and will gradually expand into other priority States.

    Our work in the region has focused on Bangladesh, India and Philippines.

    WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS JOB?

    We are looking for a dynamic professional, with proven experience in working with international/ national organizations, focused on child rights.

    JOB SUMMARY

    The Program Manager, under the supervision of the Country Director, is responsible for providing leadership in the development of strategies, conceptualization, design and implementation of all EDUCO programs and project.

    JOB OBJECTIVES

    Program Quality

    § Provide leadership to conceptualize, facilitate and develop Annual Operational Plan [AOP], aligning it with Global Strategic Framework and Country Context;

    § Develop high quality concept notes, project proposals, budget proposals, TORs, Contracts;

    § Develop & strengthen monitoring, evaluation, accountability& learning tools & systems;

    § Create Analytical Reports to support strategic planning & management;

    § Identify new avenues for program development for inclusion in AOPs;

    § Incubate and harvest innovative ideas into projects.

    Internal Collaboration & Synergy

    § Provide effective management support to team, in planning and executing their Performance Plans

    § Provide effective technical support to team in the Child Rights domain

    § Review and provide critical analysis of team’s outputs thereby enhancing team’s analytical abilities

    § Periodically review and assess team’s performance plans, provide constructive feedback towards team’s personal growth & development

    § Identify training needs and facilitate competency enhancement of team

    § Strengthen cross-functional relations between program and finance team

    § Review and provide critical analysis of financial reports

    § Mobilize and harness resources from the ASIA team and Global team, towards enhancing program quality

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    Exernal Collaboration & Synergy

    § Develop & strengthen the rapport with Partner Directors and teams

    § Lead and facilitate Joint Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning in collaboration with Local Partner Organizations; Asia & Global Teams

    § Lead and undertake Capacity Assessment of on going and new Local Partner Organizations

    § Identify avenues to support the partners in enhancing the skills and competencies of Local Partner Organizations

    § Develop & strengthen the rapport with external Institutional Donors/ CSRs/ Foundations

    § Represent EDUCO in national and state level forums, alliances, networks

    COMPETENCIES.

    • Commitment to Educo’s values and principles
    • Results oriented person
    • Team player, team leader
    • Ability to work with different stakeholders.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate complex, technical information in a simple and articulate manner.
    • Cross-cultural comprehension

    CHILD SAFEGUARDING POLICY

    Educo has a Child Safeguarding Policy and Code of Conduct that seeks to guarantee children’s protection. As such, Educo is committed to doing everything that is necessary to guarantee child protection and to conducting background checks and obtaining references for all candidates.

    REMUNERATION

    Maximum Gross annual salary Rs. 20 Lakhs (all extra payments included). To be determined in relation to the candidate’s experience.

    LOCATION

    The job will be based in Educo’s country office in Mumbai. Availability for travel throughout India and occasional international travel.

    DURATION OF CONTRACT

    The initial duration is expected to be 24 months and option to renew, with a probationary period of 6 months.


    How to apply:

    All interested candidates who satisfy the requisites should send their résumé to: info.india@educo.org or cv@educo.org, with PM_India in the subject line, before 15th August 2018.

    If you do not meet all of the requisites, please abstain from sending your résumé. Only shortlisted persons will be contacted.

    We strongly encourage female candidates to apply.

    Fundación Educo y Cooperación agrees not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, political opinion, national or social origin, and to promote equal opportunities in its hiring practices.

    The recruitment and selection process will respect and follow the procedures established by the Human Resources Department for the protection of children's rights.
    We hereby inform you that the information that you provide will be recorded in a file created for the purpose of storing information related to the current selection/evaluation process.

    Educo will provide this information internally to those people who have requested that the organization undertake a selection process. To exercise your rights to access, cancellation and rectification of information, you may contact us in our Head Office, which is located at C/ Guillem Tell, 47 Barcelona.

    India: Operations Manager

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    Organization: Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
    Country: India
    Closing date: 15 Aug 2018

    The Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC), established in 1986, is a regional non-profit foundation with headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand supporting the advancement of safer communities and sustainable development, through implementing programs that reduce the impact of disasters upon countries and communities in Asia and the Pacific. The primary geographical focus of ADPC's activities is Asia with the South, South East, and East Asia being the primary sub-regions.

    ADPC has more than 30 years of working experience in Asia along with the national and local Government of its charter member countries as well as countries of the Regional Consultative Committee (RCC) on Disaster Management. ADPC works to build preparedness at all levels, from regional, to national, sub-national and even to individual communities. Further details on ADPC and its programs can be found at www.adpc.net. ADPC aims at supporting governments, strengthen institutions and build capacity for mainstreaming DRR into development processes at all levels. The primary focus of ADPC is to assist national and sub-national Governments in Asia to build capacity to prepare for, respond to, and recovery from the natural disaster and adaptation to climate change. It includes developing Institutional and Legal systems in reducing risk due to natural disasters and adapting to climate change, assessment of disaster risk; undertaking risk reduction programs and programs for adapting to climate change, hazard specific mainstreaming of DRR & CCA into
    development, etc.

    ADPC has been supported the Government of Bihar State, India, to implement the program “Applying Bihar Recommendations: Building State-Level Emergency Response Capacity” (Bihar Program) funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) during November 2015 - July 2018. Based on the learning and achievements of the Bihar Program, a new program for three years called “Program for Strengthening Preparedness for Emergency Response and Recovery in India (PROSPER-India)” was developed and approved for funding by the BMGF. PROSPER-India seeks to consolidate and upscale the achievements of the Bihar program and to implement additional strategic priority interventions of the"Bihar Roadmap for Disaster Risk Reduction (2015-2030)”. PROSPER-India will support the development of institutional capacity of disaster management institutions in Bihar state and at the national level in India to prepare for, respond to and recover from the disasters, so that resilience of at-risk communities will be enhanced. ADPC is looking to recruit a qualified candidate for the position of Operations Manager to be based in Bihar State of India. Selected candidate will join the dynamic team of ADPC based in India and will work closely with the Head Office, located in Bangkok, Thailand.

    Statement of Intent:
    The Operations Manager will be responsible for management of all the finance and administrative tasks of various programs/projects being implemented in India. He/She is expected to provide technical resource inputs to projects/programs undertaken in Bihar State and in India by different departments of ADPC in designing, planning and implementation. The Operations Manager will liaise with project team in India and Head Office as well as ADPC Human Resources and Administration and Finance Departments in Bangkok on a regular basis. This position is open to Indian national only.

    Note:
    It is not the intent of this Position Description to cover every aspect of the job requirements, rather highlight the most important areas of personal and joint responsibility.

    Required Qualifications / Selection Criteria:
    Qualifications and Experience:

    • MBA or MSc in Economics, Commerce, Finance, Accounting or closely associated field.
    • Certificate from professional accounting bodies i.e.CIMA, ACCA, etc. would be an advantage.
    • At least four years of proven experience in project administration, finance management, budgeting, personnel and purchasing management in non-profit sector, INGOs or UN agencies.
    • Knowledge on local tax and VAT rules and regulations, audit compliances, and donor compliances
    • Proficiency in Office software, such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint presentation and accounting software such as SUNsystem, QuickBook Pro.Familiarity and at least three years of work experience in coordinating international workshops, conferences, and meetings.
    • Previous experience in working with national government agencies, Humanitarian NGOs, international organizations, or private sector.
    • Knowledge of working ethics of national government agencies, International NGOs, National NGOs, private organizations and international organizations would prove to be an added advantage.
    • Prior experience leading a small team or possess of managerial role.
    • Proficiency in English and Hindi Language both in reading, writing and speaking. Proficiency in other regional languages would be an added advantage.
    • Experience in working in the field of disaster risk management, community/ livelihood development would be an added advantage.

    Personal Qualities:

    • Self-motivated, pro-active and take initiatives;
    • Demonstrated ability and plan and organize work and time independently;
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, team-oriented work style, and experience in working in a multi-cultural environment;
    • An analytical mind with problem-solving skills
    • A team player with leadership skill
    • Strong desires to learn, undertake new challenges, must a creative problem-solver, and must have selfconfidence, willingness to work hard, good sense of humor but with seriousness about the quality and excellence of work.

    General Requirements:

    • Operate within all ADPC Guidelines & Procedures/ Policies;
    • Provide ongoing capacity building training & development to ADPC staff as required.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Manage finance and admin tasks, its programs, and regular meetings & conferences in Bihar State and India
    • Process payment, keep financial records, maintain petty cash fund, reconcile accounts, prepare monthly financial statement and send to Bangkok office
    • Provide administrative and finance support to the project teams and ensure things are in accordance with ADPC established policies and procedures
    • Monitor project budget and ensure transactions are charged to the correct project and activity codes
    • Ensure timely submission of liquidation reports, timesheets and other administrative forms on regular basis;
    • Ensure compliance with local rules and regulation in terms of taxation, statutory reporting and etc.
    • Laisse with government counterparts, prepare official corresponds and maintain filing systems.
    • Support project management, monitoring & evaluation and reporting tasks assigned by respective project managers;
    • Support training events, participants and field missions during the project implementation;
    • Support the Program Manager and OIC of the PROSPER in Bihar in the management of the day to day functions of the Office;
    • Manage and monitor procurement and maintenance of inventory of office supplies, maintenance of an inventory of office equipment, including all assets
    • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Preparedness for Response and Recovery Department and OIC of PROSPER in Bihar.

    Reporting Relationship:

    • Report directly to the Director, Preparedness for Response and Recovery Department and OIC of PROSPER in Bihar;
    • Work closely with other staff of ADPC from Head Office and in India.

    How to apply:

    If you are interested and feel you are the most suitable candidate for this position, please submit your completed application form (downloadable from www.adpc.net), resume, copy of diplomat(s) and certificate (s) together with a cover letter to adpcjobs@adpc.net not later than 15 August 2018.

    India: Volunteer teacher of English

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    Organization: Aid for Child Trust
    Country: India
    Closing date: 15 Aug 2018

    We are Aid for Child Trust, a registered nonprofit organization in India founded in September 2015.
    We are giving free education to poor and working children living in the slum located in Noida Sector 15.

    This position is for local Indians who reside in India and are able to come to Noida Sector 15 on a regular basis. Please also note this is a volunteer opportunity. No salary is provided, however, the commuting cost will be covered by the organization with a limit.

    We are looking for an enthusiastic well-wishers who can be a volunteer teacher of English, especially spoken English.
    If you are fluent in speaking English, we need you to make our education better quality.

    Below is the requirement.

    1. Sessions will be hold three days a week.

    2. One hour per session.

    3. The timings are flexible and can be decided by the volunteer between 11 am to 3pm.

    4. Place: Noida sector 15.

    Website: http://www.aidforchildtrust.orgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/aidforchildtrust/


    How to apply:

    If you are interested, please send email to hello@aidforchildtrust.org

    Our children will be waiting for you!


    India: TED TALK LICENSED INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANT FOR ORGANIZING TWO TEDX TALKS IN DELHI

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    Organization: UN Children's Fund
    Country: India
    Closing date: 13 Aug 2018

    DURATION OF CONSULTANCY: 4 months – (1 September – 31 December 2018)

    CLOSING DATE: 13 August, 2018

    Background:

    The Communication, Advocacy and Partnership section at the India Country Office (ICO) has been working with the aim of expanding UNICEF’s leadership as a credible and trusted voice for children and has engaged with stakeholders including the government, civil society, private sector, and media, to support shifts in public policy, fuel social engagement and increase private and public resources for children.

    UNICEF’s new country programme (2018-2022) envisions a pivotal role for strategic partnerships in achieving programmatic outcomes/goals in support of the Government’s Vision 2032, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). And the CAP section is seen as a critical driver for high-level advocacy to bring social awareness and upstream public opinion.

    Moving forward, UNICEF envisages a much stronger and critical role for different stakeholders, on a wide-range of issues affecting children such as Value of the girl child, Adolescent participation, Equity, among others. For the well-being of all children, especially the most vulnerable, UNICEF aims to enable an Increase in the percentage of children fully immunized; Reduction in incidence of child marriage; Reduction in neo-natal mortality; Reduction in percentage of children stunted; Reduction in the number of out of school children; and Reduction in rural households practicing open defecation etc.

    PURPOSE:

    For the purpose of amplifying the voice of UNICEF and to fuel social engagement and support shifts in public opinion, the CAP section seeks the services of an individual who has the license to organize two TEDxDelhi events in English language in New Delhi between August 2018 to 31 December 2018 on themes such as Private Sector’s Role in Ensuring Equity for Children in India in August/September and Children’s Takeover of the TEDx Delhi to be held on 20 November 2018 on World Children’s Day in Delhi. The individual should also have the technical capacity to curate the TED talks and coach the speakers, engage with key stakeholders and manage the event.

    The TED style format is chosen because of their popularity and because it provides more than one opinion to the participants and the audience. Moreover, TED has a very big reach which helps in influencing the audience and our target groups. On Twitter for instance, TEDTalks have 11.1 million[1] followers and 18,62,437[2] followers on Facebook. The format of TEDTalk has been chosen since they are concise, personal, they can comprise different speakers, are very popular among the Indian youth who comprise 40 per cent of the population and it also has a global appeal. A TEDTalk format with prominent speakers from different stakeholder groups will provide a holistic view of child rights issues, UNICEF flagship programmes and on equity to the key stakeholders of UNICEF.

    The license holder will provide the TED platform to UNICEF in New Delhi to engage stakeholders such as elected representatives, youth, media, celebrities, technical experts and field workers in an impactful conversation on child rights.

    Objectives:

    The individual will provide the TED branding, license, identify speakers, invite speakers and other invitees and successfully organize the two TEDx Talks. The individual will identify and recommend necessary actions for adjustments in planned activities so as to maintain the reach and impact. The individual will need to ensure compliance with the complete set of rules for organizing a TEDX event including those mentioned on the following URL : https://www.ted.com/participate/organize-a-local-tedx-event/before-you-s...

    SUPERVISOR:

    Communication Specialist, CAP

    CONTRACT DURATION:

    4 months (1 September - 31 December 2018).

    DUTY STATION:

    New Delhi

    MAJOR TASKS:

  • Reserve two licenses for two TEDxDelhi Talks for minimum 150 participants each between September – December 2018.
  • Organize logistics of the events

  • Individual to coordinate with the management of the venue which will be booked by UNICEF
  • Individual to share TED logo and branding guidelines with UNICEF for developing collaterals such as backdrops, standees, banners and branding of TED
  • Manage invitees
  • Communication plan and marketing
  • Support and guide CAP section on planned activities
  • Coordinate with UNICEF for supporting all related event activities such as promotional activities online, quiz, polls etc.
  • Take necessary instructions and respond by providing relevant information
  • Weekly calls with the supervisor and bi-monthly meetings
  • Post event follow up
  • Videos uploaded on TED social media channels and share with UNICEF as per post communication plan. UNICEF logo maybe put in consultation with supervisor as per sponsorship template for TED.
  • Detailed tasks:
  • By 30 September 2018:

  • Individual to fix date for the TEDxDelhi in consultation with UNICEF
  • Individual to fix themes and topic in consultation with supervisor
  • Speakers finalized and informed
  • List of collaterals and designs of branding shared with supervisor
  • A communication plan for online and offline promotion shared with the supervisor
  • Names of speakers who will be traveling from outside of Delhi shared with supervisor. UNICEF to arrange for logistics and travel of speakers if needed
  • Talking points and call to actions prepared for speakers
  • Photographer and videographer engaged by TEDx and briefed
  • TED photo release forms signed by the speakers
  • Videos uploaded on social media channels within 10 days of the TEDx. Videos to be shared with UNICEF in an external hard drive. Report to include statistics of views and reach of videos/posts on social media channels
  • Report of the first TEDxDelhi shared with supervisor
  • By 31 October 2018

  • Date finalized for the second TEDx Delhi in the salon format on World Children’s Takeover
  • Topics of the TEDxDelhi finalized
  • Names of speakers finalized
  • Coordinated with the speakers
  • By 30 November 2018

  • A communication plan for online and offline promotions shared with the supervisor
  • Speakers invited
  • Details of palate cleansers shared with supervisor
  • Talking points and call to actions prepared for speakers
  • Photographer and videographer engaged by TEDx and briefed
  • TED photo release forms signed by the speakers
  • By 31 December 2018

  • Videos of speeches uploaded on social media website within 10 days of the TEDxDelhi and shared with UNICEF in an external hard drive
  • A report of the second TEDxDelhi developed and shared with the supervisor with statistics of views of videos mentioned in the report.
  • Essential Educational Qualifications & Professional Experience forConsultant

    Education: Post-graduate degree and above in Communication, Journalism, Sociology, Political Science, and Development or an MBA.

    Work experience of individual to be contracted:

  • Must be a license holder of TEDxDelhi and should have organized at least two TEDx events (excluding UNICEF sponsored events) in Delhi previously such as TEDxDelhi, TEDxSalon and TEDxWomen.
  • Technical Competencies required for this consultancy:

  • Commitment, understanding and appreciation of diversity, inclusion and integrity.
  • HOW TO APPLY:Please submit your online application along with the below mentioned documents through the online portal latest by 24:00 hrs. Indian Standard Time, 13 August 2018.

    Your online application should contain Three separate attachments:

  • Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online under CV/Resume)
  • A financial proposal indicating all inclusive professional fee as per template attached below. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving. (to be uploaded under financial proposal template).Please click on the link below to access the template:
  • Financial Bid TEDx.docx

    3. TedX Delhi licence (can be uploaded under work sample)

  • Please Note: It is mandatory to submit the financial proposal template and a copy of your TEDX licence

    The selection (Quality and Cost based selection method) on the basis of technical evaluation & financial offer in the ratio of 70:30. The criteria for technical evaluation will be as follows:

  • Relevant Educational qualifications - 14/20 points
  • Relevant experiencesuch as must have organized two TEDx events(excluding UNICEF sponsored events) in Delhi previously such as TEDxDelhi, TEDxSalon and TEDxWomen - 35/50 points
  • Total technical score – 70. Minimum overall qualifying score is 49. Only those candidates who meet the minimum qualifying marks of 49 and above, as well as score the minimum score in each of the above sub-criteria will be considered technically responsive and their financials will be opened.

  • Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant.
  • Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted.
  • Please note, UNICEF does not charge any fee during any stage of the process.
  • For any clarifications, please contact:

    UNICEF

    Supply & Procurement Section

    73, Lodi Estate, New Delhi 110003

    Telephone # +91-11-24606516

    Email: indconsultants@unicef.org


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=515136

    India: Office Coordination Intern/Volunteer

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    Organization: Blossom Trust
    Country: India
    Closing date: 24 Aug 2018

    About Blossom

    Blossom is a grassroots non-profit organisation founded in 1993 in Tamil Nadu, India. Blossom is working towards the personal, social and economic development of disadvantaged and marginalised members of the community – especially women and children. The projects and activities of Blossom Trust fall into four main areas of focus:

    1. Health: Community-based prevention and care of tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS

    2. Economic empowerment: Helping socially marginalised women to become economically self-sufficient

    3. Children: Working to up hold the rights of disadvantaged children; ensuring access to health and education services

    4. Environment and Agriculture: Projects related to water reclamation and organic farming

    More information may be found on the website.

    What We're Looking For

    Blossom Trust is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Office Coordinator to help us develop our operations in both existing and new projects alike and to achieve a greater outreach. While office coordination and administration will be the main responsibility of the position, the ideal candidate will also be able to maintain a strong social media presence and assist with fundraising or grants writing activities. At the moment our priorities focus on: children’s educational support, women's sexual and reproductive health, WASH, diabetes & tuberculosis care and support, and sustainable agriculture. We are also in the process of establishing CSR partnerships. Any specific experience in the aforementioned areas would be preferred.

    It is important that you have analytical and problem-solving skills, a strong attention to detail and are able to work under pressure with minimum supervision. You will work in a small team, but be primarily self-directed and adaptable to ever-changing situations.

    If you have what it takes to cut through the noise and make the needs of the most marginalised people in our community seen and heard, then you are the kind of person we are looking for!

    The successful candidate will work alongside the Grant Writing Officer, and the Director of Blossom Trust, Mercy Annapoorni.

    Duration & Start Date

    The successful candidate will be based in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, on a full-time basis (9:30-6:30, Monday to Friday) for a minimum period of 4 months starting from August or September 2018. Longer stays are welcome; please state your preference in the cover letter.

    We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible; candidates who can take up the position on short notice will be favoured. Early application is strongly encouraged.

    Role and Responsibilities

    The work you will be entrusted with is crucial to the success of Blossom Trust.

    Administration: Assist the director with administrative tasks such as drafting internal and external communications. Maintain organisational records, documents and files for efficient access when needed. Keep staff attendance register, volunteer database and calendar updated. Manage the organisation database and preform general office tasks.

    Research: Research key information as may be required by the director, grants writing team, or in support of on-going projects.

    Grants Writing: Work in cooperation with the grants writing team to write concept notes, project narratives and grant proposals. Reaching out to potential new partners and donors.

    Planning: Create and track internal a calendar of donor deadlines for proposals or reporting.

    Finance: Petty cash handling, cheque register maintenance, keep all cheque books and assist with voucher maintenance for auditing. Assist the grants writing team with proposal budget

    Communication: Create social media plan and update the organisation social media pages accordingly. Create new blog posts for the website. Ensure smooth and concise information is given to incoming volunteers. Write project progress reports and annual reports.

    Required:

    • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
    • Research experience in an academic or professional context
    • Keen analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
    • Fluency in written and spoken English, with strong written and verbal communication
    • Highly motivated self-starter, able to work on own initiative with minimal oversight, efficiently organise and prioritise workload
    • Able to work well in a team and to maintain effective working relationships in a multicultural environment

    Desirable:

    • Master’s degree in a relevant field
    • Experience in:

      • Office management or administration
      • Fundraising
      • Grants writing
      • Donor relations
      • Partnerships
      • CSR
    • Proficiency in an additional language

    • Experience living in a developing country

    • Demonstrated interest in:

      • India or Tamil Nadu
      • International development
      • HIV/AIDS or tuberculosis prevention
      • Rural economic empowerment
      • Women’s rights
      • Children’s rights
      • Environmental and agricultural sustainability

    Compensation

    • 3,000 Rupees per month
    • Free food & drinking water
    • Free accommodation
    • Official certificate of completion

    How to apply:

    We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible; candidates who can take up the position on short notice will be favoured. Early application is strongly encouraged.

    Please send a CV and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position to William Timms at
    blossom.fund.comm@gmail.com by the 24th August 2018.

    India: Health Officer, NOB, Lucknow (M & E) - This vacancy is open for Indian Nationals Only.

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    Organization: UN Children's Fund
    Country: India
    Closing date: 20 Aug 2018

  • UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children.

    Across 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

    UNICEF has recently become the first United Nations agency to be awarded the EDGE certification the leading global standard for gender equality in the workplace. UNICEF's commitment to EDGE reaffirms our pledge to gender equality and inclusion all UNICEF staff worldwide.

    This certification recognizes UNICEF's commitment to achieving significant milestones in gender equality for all its staff, including strong gender balance at all levels of the organization, pay equity, a solid framework of policies and practices, and an inclusive workplace culture.

    "UNICEF's most important asset is our staff - all of our staff. Gender diversity and equal opportunities for men and women is not only a matter of rights. It makes us more effective as an organization. Henrietta H. Fore, UNICEF Executive Director".

    For more information on UNICEF EDGE Certification, kindly view the video here.

    Click here to learn more about UNICEF: https://youtube/E1xkXZs0cAQ

    For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE

    In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, there is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

    How can you make a difference?

    If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in the world's thereby ensuring a better future for every child, this is the chance to make a difference. Under the direct supervision of the Health Specialist, the Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Program in Uttar Pradesh (UP) State, within the UNICEF India Country Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, Implementation, and program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting of results. The position will be responsible for: monitoring, evaluation, research, data analysis, results based management and evidence generation for the Health program.

    Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

    1. Support to program development and planning 2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results 3. Technical and operational support to program implementation 4. Networking and partnership building 5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    1. Support to program development and planning

  • Conduct/update situation analysis for the program sector/s for development, design and management of health related programs. Research and report on development trends (e.g. political social, economic, health) for higher management use to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery of results.
  • Contribute to the development/establishment of sectoral program goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through analysis of health needs and areas for intervention and submission of recommendations for priority and goal setting.
  • Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical program transactions, preparing materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results.
  • Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate the program review and approval process.
  • 2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

  • Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
  • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programs and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of program management.
  • Monitor and report on the use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
  • Prepare regular/mandated sectoral program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.
  • 3. Technical and operational support to program implementation

  • Conduct regular program field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
  • Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on health and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.
  • 4. Networking and partnership building

  • Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to enhance program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to deliver concrete and sustainable results.
  • Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for health programs.
  • Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) on health programs to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNSDF operational planning and preparation of health programs/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.
  • Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.
  • 5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

  • Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders
  • Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
  • Assist with oversight of research and ensure results are available for use in knowledge products
  • Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
  • IMPACT OF RESULTS

    The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to program preparation, planning and implementation of health programs/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the Health Program that directly impacts the improvement of the health of the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country, and this in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide program services to protect the rights of children, promote greater social equality to enable children to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society.

    Requirements of the position (QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES):

    Education:

    A University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, population science, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, epidemiology or other health related sciences is the minimum requirement.

    A medical doctor degree with advanced University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, obstetrics/gynecology, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, epidemiology or other health related science is a definite asset.

    Experience:

    A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public health planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, Immunization, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level and/or in India is required. Experience in health program/project development in UN system agency or organization is an asset.

    Language Requirements:

    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

    For every Child, you demonstrate…

    Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity.

    Core Competencies (Required)

    Communication [II] Working with People [II] Drive for Results [II]

    Functional Competencies (Required)

    Formulating strategies and concepts (I); Analyzing (II); Applying technical expertise ((II); Learning and researching (II); Planning and organizing (II).

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

    Remarks:

  • The candidates who have applied earlier against this Vacancy Notice need not apply again.
  • Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to availability of funding, and satisfactory performance.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
  • Candidates are informed that all applications are subject to background verification which may include academic and professional experience.
  • UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment.
  • ******************

    Conduct regular program field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.

  • Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on health and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.
  • 4. Networking and partnership building

  • Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to enhance program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to deliver concrete and sustainable results.
  • Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for health programs.
  • Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) on health programs to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNSDF operational planning and preparation of health programs/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.
  • Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.
  • 5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

  • Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders
  • Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
  • Assist with oversight of research and ensure results are available for use in knowledge products
  • Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
  • IMPACT OF RESULTS

    The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to program preparation, planning and implementation of health programs/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the Health Program that directly impacts the improvement of the health of the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country, and this in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide program services to protect the rights of children, promote greater social equality to enable children to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society.

    Requirements of the position (QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES):

    Education:

    A University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, population science, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, epidemiology or other health related sciences is the minimum requirement.

    A medical doctor degree with advanced University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, obstetrics/gynecology, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, epidemiology or other health related science is a definite asset.

    Experience:

    A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public health planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, Immunization, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level and/or in India is required. Experience in health program/project development in UN system agency or organization is an asset.

    Language Requirements:

    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

    For every Child, you demonstrate¦

    Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity.

    Core Competencies (Required)

    Communication [II] Working with People [II] Drive for Results [II]

    Functional Competencies (Required)

    Formulating strategies and concepts (I); Analyzing (II); Applying technical expertise ((II); Learning and researching (II); Planning and organizing (II).

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

    Remarks:

  • The candidates who have applied earlier against this Vacancy Notice need not apply again.
  • Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to availability of funding, and satisfactory performance.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
  • Candidates are informed that all applications are subject to background verification which may include academic and professional experience.
  • UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment.
  • ******************


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=515184

    India: Health Officer (Immunization), NOB, Patna, India (Post no. 63287) - Re-advertisement

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    Organization: UN Children's Fund
    Country: India
    Closing date: 20 Aug 2018

    UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. UNICEF has spent 70 years working to improve the lives of children and their families. Defending children's rights throughout their lives requires a global presence, aiming to produce results and understand their effects. UNICEF believes all children have a right to survive, thrive and fulfill their potential – to the benefit of a better world. And we never give up!

    Click here to learn more about UNICEF: https://youtube/E1xkXZs0cAQ

    For Every Child, AN ADVOCATE

    In an effort to measurably improve UNICEF's ability to deliver better results for children, there is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.

    How can you make a difference?

    If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children in the world's thereby ensuring a better future for every child, this is the chance to make a difference. Under the direct supervision of the Health Specialist, the Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for the Health Program within the Country Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting of results.

    Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

    1. Support to program development and planning2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results3. Technical and operational support to program implementation4. Networking and partnership building5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

    1. Support to program development and planning

  • Conduct/update situation analysis for the program sector/s for development, design and management of health related programs. Research and report on development trends (e.g. political social, economic, health) for higher management use to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery of results.
  • Contribute to the development/establishment of sectoral program goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through analysis of health needs and areas for intervention and submission of recommendations for priority and goal setting.
  • Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical program transactions, preparing materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results.
  • Prepare required documentations/materials to facilitate the program review and approval process.
  • 2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

  • Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.
  • Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programs and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of program management.
  • Monitor and report on the use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.
  • Prepare regular/mandated sectoral program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.
  • 3. Technical and operational support to program implementation

  • Conduct regular program field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
  • Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on health and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.
  • 4. Networking and partnership building

  • Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with health sector government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to enhance program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to deliver concrete and sustainable results.
  • Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for health programs.
  • Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) on health programs to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNSDF operational planning and preparation of health programs/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process.
  • Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes.
  • 5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

  • Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders
  • Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.
  • Assist with oversight of research and ensure results are available for use in knowledge products
  • Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.
  • IMPACT OF RESULTS

    The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Officer to program preparation, planning and implementation of health programs/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the Health Program that directly impacts the improvement of the health of the most marginalized and vulnerable women and children in the country, and this in turn contributes to maintaining/enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to continue to provide program services to protect the rights of children, promote greater social equality to enable children to survive, develop and reach their full potential in society.

    Requirements of the position (QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES):

    Education:

    A University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, epidemiology or other health related sciences is the minimum requirement.

    A medical doctor degree with advanced University Degree in public health, pediatric health, family health, obstetrics/gynecology, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, epidemiology or other health related science is a definite asset.

    Experience:

    A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in public health planning and management and/or in relevant areas of maternal and neonatal health care, Immunization, health emergency/humanitarian preparedness, at the international level and/or in India is required. Experience in health program/project development in UN system agency or organization is an asset.

    Language Requirements:

    Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset

    For every Child, you demonstrate…

    Our core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity.

    Core Competencies (Required)

    Communication [II] • Working with People [II] • Drive for Results [II]

    Functional Competencies (Required)

    Formulating strategies and concepts (I); Analyzing (II); Applying technical expertise ((II); Learning and researching (II); Planning and organizing (II).

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

    Remarks:

  • Selected applicant will have an initial two (2) year fixed-term contract, with possibility of extension, subject to availability of funding, and satisfactory performance.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
  • Candidates are informed that all applications are subject to background verification which may include academic and professional experience.
  • UNICEF does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process including application, interview, meeting, traveling, processing, training etc. UNICEF is a nonsmoking working environment.
  • ******************


    How to apply:

    UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=515188

    India: Potato Scientist

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    Organization: International Potato Center
    Country: India
    Closing date: 09 Sep 2018

    The International Potato Center (CIP) is seeking a dynamic, motivated and results-oriented Potato Scientist to lead the potato research of CIP in collaboration with its partners in Asian countries. The scientist will be a team member of the Asia Potato Program. He/she will lead the screening of CIP elite clones, support national programs in variety release and improvements in national seed systems, and conduct research on sustainable climate smart potato cultivation practices and the intensification and diversification of cropping systems with potato to increase overall system productivity and food security of small-scale farming households.

    Key responsibilities:

    • Lead a team of scientists and conduct research with partners in varietal selection, seed systems, sustainable climate smart potato cultivation practices, integrated pest and on-farm post-harvest management.
    • Provide intellectual leadership for the design and implementation of operational research to determine opportunities and constraints for agricultural innovations.
    • Provide quality control of work plans and establish flexible and accountable processes for timely planning and delivery of research outputs and outcomes, and reporting.
    • Publish and communicate research results through high impact scientific journals, participation in scientific conferences, and using social media and other outlets.
    • Develop concept notes and proposals for strategic research to build and maintain a good portfolio of bilateral funded projects and activities.
    • Establish and maintain good communication links with international and state government partners to ensure effective and integrated implementation of research activities. Build and manage a productive partnership with relevant CGIAR centers.**What are we looking for?**

    • PhD degree in Agricultural Sciences or related disciplines.

    • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in potato research.

    • Excellent knowledge of potato in most of the relevant areas (variety assessments, seed systems, agronomy, plant protection, and post-harvest management).

    • Relevant publications in international peer-reviewed journals.

    • Experience in experimental design, and field experimentation; excellent statistical, computer and data management skills.

    • Experience in project management and administration.

    • Strong communication and networking skills; interest and demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment.

    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of other Asian languages would be an asset.

    • Strong team player, self-motivated, goal-oriented and committed to shared goals.

    Why should you consider this opportunity?

    • CIP is a global leader in research and development in potato and other root and tuber crops with a strong track-record in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
    • CIP is a recent World Food Prize Winner, and CIP has been recently awarded the Al-Sumait Award for our Orange Flesh Sweet Potato work in Africa.
    • CIP is dedicated to achieving food security, improved nutrition and well-being, and gender equality for poor people in the developing world.
    • CIP is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a global network of 15 international research centers supported by more than 50 donor members.

    What are we offering?

    • Great career opportunity in an international organization.
    • Salary is internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience.
    • Comprehensive international insurance coverage.
    • Attractive retirement plan.
    • Three-year term contract with the possibility of renewal.
    • Work in an equal and diverse workplace.

    How to apply:

    Visit the following link: http://cipotato.org/open-vacancies/ and submit your cover letter and a full C.V. with three references. Screening of applications will begin on September 7th, 2018 and will continue until the post is filled. All applications will be acknowledged; however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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