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Project Director at Jhpiego, Zambia

Deadline: Ongoing

The Johns Hopkins University (Jhpiego) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Project Director in Zambia.

The Project Director / Technical Director for an HIV program that has a goal of reducing the number of new HIV infections among military personnel in Zambia.

Jhpiego is an international, nonprofit health organization, working with health experts, governments and community leaders to ensure high-quality health care for their people.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Project Director will perform the following functions-

Provide programmatic leadership for, and oversee the strategic planning of activities in support of the program goals and objectives, including the determination of program priorities and appropriate technical initiatives.
Coordinate the work of all team members with their designated counterparts within DOD, DFMS, Zambia MOH, as well as other key stakeholders such as NGOs (i.e., Project Concern International) and PVOs, to ensure effective technical assistance and harmonized implementation of activities.
Advise Zambia counterparts on technical issues and participate in relevant advisory and/or working groups with counterparts and partner institutions.
Provide leadership in the design of supportive interventions to include HIV testing and counseling services (HTS), prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) services including community-based adherence support, laboratory services, and monitoring and evaluation. Ensure that interventions are technically sound, evidence-based, and are sustainable.
Represent Jhpiego and project in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations.
Coordinate and monitor all human, financial and material resources of the program to ensure successful implementation.
Lead the annual work planning process in close collaboration with CDC, Zambia MOH, program team, and other relevant stakeholders.
Guide the analysis, synthesis and reporting of outputs and results in close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation / Strategic Information Advisor.
Mentor, support, supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts in concert with project goals to ensure rapid and sustainable results.
Write and/or review technical and project management components of materials and publications.
Ensure resources for program implementation are available.
Work with finance and project staff to develop and track project budgets.
Work closely with Jhpiego home office staff to ensure effective, timely and coordinated project implementation.
Ensure technical compliance with PEPFAR and DOD rules and regulations.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

Clinical degree (medicine, nursing, and laboratory) with a Masters degree in public health, infectious disease, laboratory science, health administration, or other relevant advanced degree.
10+ years project management / technical director experience for large, multi-year international health sector development programs that have implemented successful activities in HIV.
Demonstrated strong technical and programmatic knowledge and experience in the following areas: HIV testing and counseling; HIV treat treatment, care, and support for pregnant and breastfeeding women living with HIV, laboratory service delivery, and cohort recording and reporting.
In-depth knowledge of PEPFAR programs, regulations, compliance and reporting.
Significant networking and partnership building skills, including ability to communicate with leaders in health and development fields.
Excellent program and financial management skills.
Expertise in research to practice—identifying best practices and adapting them to project realities.
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software programs (Microsoft Office).
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Excellent facilitation, oral and written communications skills.
Ability to travel nationally and internationally 25% of the time.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Jhpiego.

Deputy Chief of Party at Jhpiego, Malawi

Deadline: Ongoing

The Johns Hopkins University (Jhpiego) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Deputy Chief of Party in Malawi.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will manage the day-to-day management and human resources for an upcoming USAID integrated health project.

Jhpiego is an international, nonprofit health organization, working with health experts, governments and community leaders to ensure high-quality health care for their people.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Deputy Chief of Party will perform the following functions-

Provide day-to-day programmatic oversight for the strategic planning of activities in support of the project goals and objectives, including the determination of project priorities and appropriate technical initiatives.
Coordinate the work of all team members to ensure effective technical assistance and the smooth implementation of activities.
Advise Malawian counterparts on technical issues and participate in relevant advisory and/or working groups with counterparts and partner institutions.
Provide leadership in the design of interventions to include community mobilization and engagement, ensuring that interventions are technically sound, evidence-based, include high impact practices and are sustainable.
Represent Jhpiego and the project in public and professional circles through meetings, conferences, and presentations.
In close collaboration with the COP, coordinate and monitor all human, financial and material resources of the project to ensure successful implementation.
Facilitate the annual work planning process in close collaboration with USAID Malawi, Ministry of Health, COP, project Technical Directors.
Guide the analysis, synthesis and reporting of project outputs and results in close collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor.
Mentor, support, supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts in concert with project goals to ensure rapid and sustainable results.
Provide guidance and capacity building activities in collaboration with key staff, to subcontractors and subgrantees and coordinate activities with other agencies.
Ensure resources for project implementation are available.
Work with finance and project staff to develop and track project budgets.
Work closely with Jhpiego home office staff to ensure effective, timely and coordinated project implementation.
Ensure technical compliance with USAID technical reporting requirements.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

Advanced degree in public health, health administration, international health or a related field.
8+ years’ project management experience (of which at least half is in a senior management position) in large, multi-year international health sector development projects (approximately $10M per year) that have implemented successful activities in areas such as maternal, newborn and child health, family planning/reproductive health, malaria, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), health systems strengthening.
Excellent diplomacy skills and a proven ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID missions, host-country counterparts and representatives from other key stakeholders such as NGOs, PVOs, the private sector and other donors.
In-depth knowledge of USAID projects, regulations, compliance and reporting; eight years as a senior manager on USAID projects.
Demonstrated experience in building capacity with the public sector, civil society, and private sector.
Previous supervisory experience of professional staff.
Management, training or clinical background in maternal, newborn and child health, family planning/reproductive health, or health systems strengthening.
Expertise in research to practice—identifying best practices and adapting them to project realities.
Previous experience working in Malawi, with intimate understanding of local health system and health systems strengthening, family planning/reproductive health, and maternal, neonatal and child health care gaps and opportunities, and solid relationships at government agencies.
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple tasks, short deadlines and intense pressure to perform.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Ability to travel nationally.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Jhpiego.

Senior Advocacy Expert at Counterpart International, Mozambique

Deadline: Ongoing

The Counterpart International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Advocacy Expert based in Maputo, Mozambique.

The Senior Advocacy Expert will be responsible for the technical direction and oversight of advocacy strengthening for civil society groups.

The Counterpart International helps people build better lives and more durable futures, community by community by equipping individuals, organizations and communities to become solution creators in their own families, communities, regions and countries.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Senior Advocacy Expert will perform the following functions-

Provide technical leadership on advocacy strengthening.
Lead the development of program strategies, planning and implementation of program activities while ensuring cohesion among the program components.
Guide and ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting and communications, in line with USAID’s rules, regulations and requirements.
Document implementation successes, challenges, and lessons learned and share them with Counterpart and USAID through regular program reports and online Knowledge Management portal.
Provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
Deliver technical presentations on program achievements to audiences, including implementing partners, civil society organizations, government officials, USAID, and other relevant organizations.
Ensure Counterpart’s best practices are institutionalized within the program and adapted to the local context.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as international development, political science, public health or policy; a Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of demonstrated experience in civil society capacity building and civic activism, including expertise in advocacy program design, training, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation. A combination of experience in one or more of the following technical areas is highly desired: biodiversity conservation, climate change education, extractive industry oversight, government transparency and accountability, and health.
Demonstrated expertise required in coaching and training related to effective civic activism in one or more of the above mentioned areas.
At least five (5) years of project management for donor-funded projects.
Demonstrated experience with civic engagement and government accountability initiatives, especially in Southern/Western Africa; good knowledge of Mozambique’s socio-political and economic contexts preferred.
Excellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communications skills.
Expertise in effective skills building and organizational learning required.
Demonstrated experience working effectively with diverse teams and building partnerships.
Commitment to gender integration; experience with gender integration a plus.
Professional level speaking, reading, and writing in English and Portuguese are required.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Counterpart International.

Program Manager- Food, Nutrition and Agriculture at Counterpart International, USA

Deadline: Ongoing

The Counterpart International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Program Manager-Food, Nutrition and Agriculture based in Arlington, USA.

The Program Manager- Food, Nutrition and Agriculture will oversee the implementation of Counterpart programs in the practice areas of food security, nutrition, and agriculture.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Program Manager- Food, Nutrition and Agriculture will perform the following functions-

Manage the successful implementation of technical, financial, and administrative activities of programs in the areas of food security, nutrition, and agriculture.
Provide technical support to the field teams in the areas of food security, nutrition, and agriculture.
Reviews program technical products for quality. Stay abreast of new technical developments and best practices and serve as a technical resource. Support field offices on existing tools and leading the development of innovative, effective, country-appropriate approaches and best practice.
Develop, review, track progress against program work plans and performance monitoring and evaluation plans.
Capture, distribute, and promote program best practices, lessons learned, success stories and impacts in other programs and across the organization.
Ensure compliance with local laws; Counterpart policies and procedures; and donor rules and regulations.
Maintain regular communications with field to stay current on program activities; facilitate communications between HQ and field; and proactively identify and troubleshoot problems.
Manage program budgets and prepare financial projections. Monitor and analyze program pipelines and burn reports on a monthly basis. Track program expenditures against budget and obligated funds.
Prepare budget realignments and/or modifications to existing awards.
Review and process consultant invoices, field cash advances, expense reports, and other program billable costs. Closely collaborates with field team, finance and administration, and program staff in conducting proactive financial backstopping and budget tracking.
Write and edit program quarterly, annual and other regular reports for timely submission to donors.
Draft relevant sub-agreements, grants, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, and other documents needed for the implementation of program activities. Monitor and manage the execution of sub-agreements, grants, consulting agreements, vendor agreements, and other contracts for the delivery of goods and services.
Contribute to new business development activities as needed. Provide technical contributions and review on proposals as requested.
Prepare outreach materials, program highlights for donors, stakeholders, key decision makers, and other interested audiences.
Engage in professional forums, workshops, events related relevant to the programs. Represent Counterpart at conferences and other events.
Supervise commodity management and commodity ledger reporting. Coordinate and track commodity shipments in coordination with logistics vendors.
Oversee the monetization process. Monitor sales and report commodity loss, as appropriate.
Supervise and provide guidance to junior staff.
Manage the start-up and close-out of programs, and ensure prompt resolution of outstanding issues.
Other duties as assigned.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

Master’s degree in international development, public policy, public health, or combination of education and experience in relevant field.
Minimum of 8 years of program management experience in areas of food security, nutrition, and agriculture.
Familiarity with USDA/USAID, or other international donor rules and regulations required.
Experience in program start-ups, close-outs and budget monitoring.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong inter-personal skills, sound judgment and tact, ability to work in multi-cultural and lingual settings.
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with attention to detail.
French proficiency preferred.
Willingness to travel to program countries.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Counterpart International.

Finance and Grants Director at Counterpart International, Mozambique

Deadline: Ongoing

The Counterpart International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Finance and Grants Director based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Director of Finance will perform the following functions-

Establish financial and grants management systems, procedures and controls and review them on a regular basis to ensure compliance, transparency, and effective utilization of resources.
Develop and maintain up-to-date grants manual for the program.
Manage program budget and oversee all financial disbursements and procurement ensuring compliance with US government regulations and Counterpart policies.
Supervise day-to-day operations of the finance and grants teams, mentoring, and building their capacity.
Assess capacity building needs and provide training and technical assistance in financial management to local sub-grantees.
Monitor program burn rate and support the development of pipelines, burn trackers, accruals, and spending projections.
Prepare and ensure timely submission of all financial reports, records, files, and cash requests to Counterpart headquarters.
Oversee grant making process from start to finish, including design and issuance of RFAs, review of proposals, and financial and narrative reporting.
Institutionalize Counterpart’s grants management best practices within the program.
Ensure that the sub-grants to local CSOs and any other sub-grantees are implemented as per program objectives, design, and USAID sub-grants regulations.
Shortlist and evaluate grant applications including letters of interest, budgets, and full proposals.
Negotiate with potential sub-grantees and finalize agreements.
Provide training and technical assistance to sub-grantees on USAID regulations, financial management, and reporting.
Monitor sub-grantee performance per sub-grant agreement requirements.
Ensure accurate sub-grant close-out procedures.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

A university degree in finance, business administration, or related field is required.
At least seven (7) years’ work experience in financial management with experience and knowledge of international donor programs.
At least five (5) years of experience in administering small grants in an international development program, including experience in grants design, negotiation, and administration of civil society related grants.
Knowledge of Mozambican financial and accounting systems and regulations.
Demonstrated experience in effective training and coaching in financial management, particularly for emerging civic organizations required.
Demonstrated knowledge of USAID and other USG rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and QuickBooks accounting software.
Excellent organizational, analytical, oral, and written communications skills.
Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills, ability to work effectively with diverse teams required.
Professional experience working in developing country contexts and emerging democracies, including but not limited to Africa, strongly preferred.
Professional level speaking, reading, and writing in English and Portuguese are required.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Counterpart International.

Community Resiliency Program Manager at Counterpart International, Dominican Republic

Deadline: Ongoing

The Counterpart International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Community Resiliency Program Manager based in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

The Community Resiliency Program Manager will join a team to implement the Coastal Community Climate Change Resiliency Framework in the Dominican Republic.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Community Resiliency Program Manager will perform the following functions-

Lead programmatic efforts supporting Counterpart’s partners to implement activities that support the three objectives of the Resiliency Framework, which include enabling the policy environment, empowering and mobilizing communities, and creating opportunities for youth in marine biology and conservation.
Implement community climate resiliency assessments, providing technical assistance and guidance to local organizations and leaders.
Contribute to the capacity development of local organizations by ensuring that Counterpart’s Organizational Capacity Development (OCD) best practices are adapted to the local context and institutionalized as appropriate. Topic areas include but not limited to: financial management, procurement, human resources, program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, outreach and communication, to enhance their ability to promote climate resiliency.
Facilitate communication, cooperation and linkages between institutional partners to ensure alignment in their activities supporting the three objectives of the Resiliency Framework.
Engage the for-profit private sector to partner in the Framework.
Support the Country Representative in strategic partnership development, coordinating and communicating effectively to achieve best results.
Promote and support projects in rice and fish value chains; sustainable fishing practices; coral reef gardening; experiential learning strategies; blue carbon initiatives; and other activities promoting resiliency that apply sound science, community participation, income generation and sustainability.
Facilitate communication between government officials, communities and private enterprises to foster additional support for climate resiliency programming.
Contribute to grant-seeking, new business and proposal development as needed.
Train trainers through capacity building strategies using curricula, workshops, and other instruments.
Ensure that social inclusion strategies (gender, youth, other disenfranchised groups) are integrated into all capacity building tools, methodologies and activities.
Write program reports to headquarters and the donor (in English).
Document successes, challenges, and lessons learned and synthesize them to both contribute to smarter programming and share with Counterpart and project donors through regular program reports.
Promote and Increase the participation of educational institutions by co-facilitating the nation-wide implementation of youth opportunities created through the framework with partners.
Contribute to building a national strategy for blue carbon mitigation and adaptation including local and national awareness of mangrove and reef climate resilience efforts in adaptation and mitigation through interactions with educational and policy-making institutions, as well as with the private sector, including presentations, workshops, round tables, and media promotion.
Frequent travel within the DR required.
Other duties as assigned.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

Advanced degree in marine biology, environmental science, conservation, community development or a related sector.
A minimum of five years of demonstrated experience planning, implementing, and evaluating programs
Experience in rural communities, organizational development and/or community mobilization.
Willingness to learn.
Demonstrated leadership, supervisory and organizational skills.
Training/Presentation skills: A high level of interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable facilitating dialogue and presenting in front of diverse audiences.
Facilitation skills: Ability to work well in a team environment, able to work effectively with cooperative groups, donors, project staff, and other beneficiaries.
Commitment to social inclusion, demonstrated experience a plus.
Ability to work independently and on a team
Computer skills in Microsoft Office—Word, Powerpoint, Excel—and use of the Internet.
English and Spanish fluency required.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Counterpart International.

Chief of Party at Counterpart International, Mozambique

Deadline: Ongoing

The Counterpart International is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Chief of Party based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Chief of Party will perform the following functions-

Provide vision, leadership, strategic management and oversight of program implementation.
Ensure program design integrates Counterpart’s best practices, models and tools from similar projects.
Manage, and provide mentoring and professional development support to project staff, with emphasis on building capacity of national staff.
Oversee all administrative, contracting, hiring, recruitment, and logistical aspects of the program.
Coordinate activities between the field office and Counterpart headquarters.
Ensure the highest quality of project monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and communications.
Assume financial accountability and ensure compliance with Counterpart and USAID rules and regulations, particularly with respect to financial and grant management.
Provide technical assistance to local CSO and government partners.
Serve as primary liaison to USAID, local and national governmental authorities, local nongovernmental organizations, community organizations, and other donor organizations.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as international development, political science, public health or policy; a Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum of fifteen years of related field experience, preferably in Mozambique or sub-Saharan Africa.
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible management experience.
Demonstrated expertise in two or more of the following areas: civil society/CSO capacity building, civic engagement, government accountability, health/HIV, education, sustainable livelihoods or environment.
Commitment to championing social inclusion across programming, such as gender integration and inclusion of women, youth, ethnic and religious minorities, and other marginalized communities.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, training, and team-building.
Strong multicultural, interpersonal, communication and supervision skills.
Proven ability to work at the highest levels with government and non-government partners.
Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations, and previous experience in managing complex USG or bilateral donor-funded projects with sub-grants portfolio strongly preferred.
Professional level speaking, reading, and writing in English and Portuguese required.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit Counterpart International.

Communications Specialist at UNDP, DR Congo

Deadline: 11 November 2015

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Communications Specialist, based in Kinshasa, DR Congo.

UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Communications Specialist will perform the following functions-

Planning and elaboration of communications needs assessments for CO (projects, country programme and corporate change initiatives, electronic bulletins, programme fact-sheets, quarterly country office briefings, etc);
Elaboration of the CO communications and outreach strategy based on the corporate communications strategy, namely documenting best practices, producing reporting and testimonies on results;
Constructive and timely advice on inclusion of communications components in programme formulations to integrate advocacy and communication strategies into all aspects of UNDP’s development programme;
Elaboration and implementation of the CO publications strategy and plan based on the corporate publications policy;
Identification and development of storylines for publications and substantive articles contributing to debates on key development issues;
Coordination and management of all CO publication activities, including content management, norms for publishing, design, liaison with printers and other suppliers to oversee production and supervision of publications dissemination;
Design of the office web sites based on corporate requirements in cooperation with the ICT staff;
Supervision and preparation of the content for the web sites ensuring consistency of the materials;
Creation and promotion of campaigns to local and regional media that position UNDP and influences the development agenda based on current programme and new initiatives;
Management, promotion and dissemination of corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives and publications such as the Human Development Report;
Creation, promotion and maintenance of public information campaigns on UNDP activities, results of MDGs, UN Reform, etc. in association with other staff from Business Development Team;
Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme country goals and activities;
Monitor practices, and project-specific news and developments in order to ensure guidance to the office that reflects the best and most current available information;
Provides advice and support to UNDP inputs to CCA, UNDAF, CPD and other documents;
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice including corporate communications repositories;
Organization and provision of training, consultancy and advice to UNDP staff on communications.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

Master’s degree in media relations, journalism, publishing;
5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy;
Previous experience with a multilateral or international organization is helpful but not mandatory;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, good knowledge and experience in handling of web-based management systems;
Fluency in French and English;
Knowledge of national language an asset.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit UNDP.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Coordination) at UNDP, DR Congo

Deadline: 11 November 2015

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist (Coordination), based in Kinshasa, DR Congo.

UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion.

Key Job Responsibilities

The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will perform the following functions-

Implementation of HR strategy in the CO; effective implementation of the internal control, proper design and functioning of the HR management system;
Full compliance of HR activities with UN rules and regulations, UNDP policies, procedures and strategies. Interpretation of HR policies and regulations and advice to senior managers on their applications, taking into account their particular needs;
Continuous analysis of corporate HR strategy and policies, assessing the impact of changes and making recommendations on their implementation in the CO. Continuous research of the matters related to conditions of service, salaries, allowances and other HR policy matters. Elaboration and introduction of measurement indicators, monitoring and reporting on achievement of results;
Advice to Senior Management on HR new practices and their implementation (succession planning, career development and transition), strategic recruitment, advice on contract modalities, learning plan and performance evaluation);
CO HR business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management, control of the workflows in the HR Unit;
Leads the advocacy for the implementation, monitoring and compliance of the HR policies including gender and harassment, career development and knowledge management. Full compliance and completion by CO s/m of the Harassment course;
Development of procedures and practices that contribute to enhanced and improved HR management;
Management of transparent and competitive recruitment and selection processes including updated job descriptions, proper job classification, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, organization and chairing of interview panels, making recommendations on recruitment. Oversight of recruitment under UNDP projects. Development and maintenance of data base of job applications;
Advice to office management on s/m competencies. Advice on s/m career development and training needs through the RCA;
Full compliance of the guidelines of the Appointment and Promotion Panel;
Advice to the CO management in contracts guidelines pertaining to staffing compliance;
Monitoring and tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, HR data, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas;
Validation of cost-recovery charges in Atlas for HR services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.
Elaboration and implementation of the protocol for performance appraisal process, facilitation of the process, elaboration of performance evaluation indicators in consultation with the Senior Management;
Implementation of effective systems for the performance evaluation, including training to supervisor for an effective use of the tool leading to career development. Advice on work plan, monitoring and performance team evaluation;
Effective learning management including establishment of the Whole Office Learning plan and individual learning plans in collaboration with the Senior Management;
Provision of effective counseling to staff on career advancement, development needs, learning possibilities;
Design and implementation of training for operations/ programme staff on HR issues;
Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in HR;
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must have-

Master’s Degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field;
5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing HR advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management systems;
Fluency in French and English.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit UNDP.

2016 Natura 2000 Award to Promote Nature Conservation in Europe

Deadline: 1 December 2015

The European Commission is currently inviting applications for its 2016 Natura 2000 Award to celebrate and promote best practices for nature conservation in Europe. The Award aims to bring the success of the Natura 2000 network to the public’s attention and to demonstrate its importance for protecting biodiversity across Europe. Anyone directly involved in Natura 2000 – businesses, authorities, NGOs, volunteers, land owners, educational institutions or individuals – can apply for the award.

The 2016 Natura 2000 Award Ceremony will take place on 19 May 2016 in the Berlaymont building, Brussels.

Award categories

Winners of the European Natura 2000 Award are selected from five different categories, showcasing the best success stories in preserving Europe’s stunning nature – Conservation, Socio-Economic Benefits, Communication, Reconciling Interests / Perceptions, and Cross-Border Cooperation and Networking.

Benefits

The winners of the five category awards and the Citizens’ award each receive a specially-designed and attractive trophy, along with a small financial contribution to help support their future conservation efforts. Winners write a short article on how they spent the prize money, which is published on a webpage dedicated to that winner. The Commission also helps in the organisation of local promotional events in the winners’ countries.

Eligibility Criteria

Any entity or group based in the EU is entitled to apply.
Applications have to explicitly refer to one or more Natura 2000 sites, and can be made in any of the official EU languages.

How to Apply

The application process is made up of six steps which must be completed one by one through the online application form available on the website.

For more information, please visit Natura 2000.