management Archives

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Seeking Proposals for White-Nose Syndrome from State Wildlife Agencies

Deadline: 31 May 2016

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking proposals from state wildlife agencies to fund for the management of White-Nose Syndrome (WNS).

Objectives

Increase survival of bats and persistence of colonies facing WNS;
Stop or slow the spread of Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd);
Prevent the arrival and establishment of Pd in non-affected areas while preparing for its potential arrival;
Maintain and support populations of bats in the regions where the WNS is now endemic.

Priority Areas

Implement actions to curtail the spread of WNS;
Support WNS-related research activities;
Monitor bat populations and WNS progression;
Conduct outreach on WNS and bats,
Participate in the Service’s 2017 annual WNS Workshop.

Funding Information

Up to $1 million will be available to assist states with developing their capacities to respond to WNS.
Grant requests between $2,500 and $40,000 per applicant will be considered for awards.
Only one application will be considered for each state.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants for this competitive grant program include fish and wildlife or natural resources agencies in all states.
Eligible applicants must also be established grantees with the USFWS Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration program.
An eligible proposal is a plan of action to address WNS in the applicant’s state using grant funds.
The proposal must include a grant request for specified activities and a clear plan and proposed timeline for completing these activities within a one year.
Funds may be used to support activities addressing WNS including population monitoring, disease surveillance, containment (decontamination and controls on cave access), management of WNS affected bats, and outreach.
The use of grant funds for such activities requires adherence to established protocols and methodologies developed or espoused by the national WNS working groups for surveillance, diagnostics, conservation and recovery, and disease management.
Applicants must be in good standing on previously awarded Federal grant agreements, with no outstanding reports or obligations and a record of successful use of funds from previous WNS grants to states awards.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply by downloading the application packages available on the given website.

For more information, please visit White-Nose Syndrome.

Participate in Go Green in the City Global Challenge! Find Solutions for Sustainable Energy

Deadline: 15 April 2016

Schneider Electric is inviting applicants to participate in its sixth annual Go Green in the City global business case challenge that will give a chance to revolutionize energy management and gain unique insight into one of the leading global energy management companies.

Go Green in the City is the ultimate global student competition for sustainable energy solutions.

Benefits

Go Green in the City provides an opportunity to learn about Schneider Electric and to experience their work culture firsthand.
All participants will receive a digital certificate of participation sent to the email address used for registration.
Finalists along with the digital certificate will also get a memento from the Go Green in the City final competition.
All finalists are invited to the final event in Paris; all travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by Schneider Electric.
Semi-finalists will get an opportunity to work with a mentor from Schneider Electric and a chance to complete a digital interview.

Eligibility Criteria

Business and engineering students pursuing their bachelor’s (at least 2nd year), master’s, or MBA degree are eligible to compete.
Go Green in the City 2016 is open to two-member teams with at least one female member.
Both of the team members must study in the same country for the duration of the competition. They are not, however, required to be from the same university, nor are they required to study the same subject or be in the same year, as long as they are not in their first year of their undergraduate education.
English language competency is required.
Teams from all over the world are welcome to compete.

How to Apply

Interested applicants can apply via given website.

For more information, please visit Go Green in the City.

European Commission: Capacity Building in Support of Border Management and Migration Management in Georgia

Deadline: 26 February 2016

The European Commission is seeking proposals from organisations to enhance the capacities of Georgian civil society, particularly via networking, and to contribute to the capacities of the other state led process in the field of migration in line with relevant EU-Georgia Agreements, in particular the Visa Liberalization Action Plan.

Objectives

Promote rights of migrants, protect migrants against exploitation and exclusion, and support the fight against trafficking in human beings;
Foster the links between migration and development;
Promote durable livelihood solutions for returned and potential migrants;
Promote right to asylum and standards of international protection of refugees;
Increase the capacity of migration management-related Georgian NGOs to participate and constructively contribute in livelihood/migration-related human rights centered policy creation and implementation;
Support fighting irregular immigration and support in readmission procedures with complementary human rights centered assistance.

Priorities

Proposals containing these elements will be given a priority:

Inclusion of gender mainstreaming in livelihood programmes and other measures related to participatory, balanced socio-economic integration of (potential) migrants;
Use creative approaches on how to involve and/or benefit persons from disadvantaged and/or marginalized groups.

Grant Information

Any grant requested under this call for proposal must fall between EUR 300,000 to EUR 330,000.

Eligibility Criteria

In order to be eligible for a grant, the lead applicant must:

be a legal person and
be non-profit-making and
be a specific type of organisation such as: non-governmental organisation and
be established in a Member State of the European Union or Georgia
be directly responsible for the preparation and management of the action with the co-applicant(s) and affiliated entity(ies), not acting as an intermediary and
have at least three years’ experience of working in the field in Georgia or ENI countries at the time of the submission of an application.
The lead applicant must act with co-applicants that participate in designing and implementing the action, and the costs they incur are eligible in the same way as those incurred by the lead applicant.
Co-applicants must satisfy the eligibility criteria as applicable to the lead applicant.
The applicants and co-applicants may act with affiliated entities that include:
- Entities directly or indirectly controlled by an applicant (daughter companies or first-tier subsidiaries). They may also be entities controlled by an entity controlled by an applicant (granddaughter companies or second-tier subsidiaries) and the same applies to further tiers of control;
- Entities directly or indirectly controlling the applicant (parent companies). Likewise, they may be entities controlling an entity controlling the applicant;
- Entities under the same direct or indirect control as the applicant (sister companies).

How to Apply

The application procedure consists of two phases:
- Concept notes
- Full proposals
In the first instance, only concept notes must be submitted for evaluation. Thereafter, lead applicants who have been pre-selected will be invited to submit a full application.

For more information, please visit Europaid and download the guidelines.

Apply for Charles Wallace India Trust Awards 2016-17!

Deadline: 30 November 2015

The British Council in India is currently inviting applications from the Indian citizens for the Charles Wallace India Trust Awards 2016-17, with an aim to provide early to mid career practitioners, a chance to study or gain wider experience and exposure.

Priority Areas

CWIT covers the following Arts and Heritage Conservation fields of study:

Arts
- Visual Arts
- Performance, e.g. Dance, Drama, Music, Directing
- Film – including Script Writing and Direction
- Photography
- Design (but not Architecture)
- Curating
- Art History.
Heritage Conservation
- Conservation architecture
- Management of heritage projects or sites
- Conservation of materials such as timber, stone, metal including metal structures, armour, paintings, photographs and film ( internships for painting conservators are sometimes hosted at the TATE conservation department- enquiries to metal structures, armour, paintings, photographs and film)
- Conservation of landscape
- Management of museums and collections.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must-

be an Indian citizen living in India
be aged between 25 and 38
have a first degree, diploma or professional qualification in their specialization. CWIT prefers applicants with significant working experience
have not received a CWIT grant within the last five years.

Application Process

The application form should include a Statement of Purpose (not more than 2 pages).
Applicants must also provide-
- An IELTS Certificate (essential for unconditional acceptance for most UK courses).
- Evidence of unconditional acceptance on the course, programme, attachment or internship for which you have applied, or evidence of progress towards acceptance.
- Portfolio submission where appropriate in either CD/DVD or hard copy format.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted in a hard copy format via postal mail.

For more information, please visit Charles Wallace India Trust Awards.

Latest Jobs in Gender, Education, Project Management, Administration and Security

Latest Jobs in Gender: Women’s Protection and Empowerment Program Advisor, Program Director, Women’s Economic Empowerment Program, Consultant – Gender and Education…[more]

Latest Jobs in Education: Senior Education Manager, Training Officer, Deputy Director, Technical, Education Specialist – Teacher Training…[more]

Latest Jobs in Project Management: Project Director, Development and Special Events Manager, Community Resiliency Program Manager, Managing Associate, Programme Officer, Coordinator…[more]

Latest Jobs in Administration:Director of Finance and Compliance, Deputy Chief of Party, Senior Advocacy Expert, Officer, Administrative Services, Chief of Party, Director, Financial Planning and Analysis…[more]

Latest Jobs in Security: Field Safety Adviser, Director, Safety and Security…[more]

More jobs in DR Congo, Malawi, Zambia, Syria and Turkey.

Women’s Protection and Empowerment Program Advisor at IRC, DR Congo

Deadline: Ongoing

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Women’s Protection and Empowerment Program Advisor in Kinshasa, DR Congo.

IRC’s Women’s Protection and Empowerment program in the DRC seeks to increase the social, political and economic empowerment of women and girls, and prevent and respond to gender based violence.

The IRC DRC has been responding to gender based violence in North and South Kivu provinces, with bases in Goma and Bukavu.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

The Women’s Protection and Empowerment Program Advisor will perform the following functions-

In collaboration with WPE program staff, the HQ Technical Advisor and the Director of WPE Program, oversee the quality of design, monitoring and evaluation of GBV programming in DRC.
Develop key technical program tools. Review and adapt existing IRC technical training materials. Develop training materials as needed to support the introduction of new programming approaches.
Oversee the development of staff technical capacity building plans and ensure staff receives training accordingly.
Act as a key technical facilitator and resource person for internal and external IRC trainings and workshops. Provide training to program staff as needed.
Closely work with the Regional Measurement Action Coordinator to improve program monitoring and to generate evidence for improving program quality and influencing policy.
Provide substantive input on WPE program evaluation and research initiatives.
Support the WPE Program Director to ensure coherence in program strategy and implementation across sites.
Ensure IRC adapts interventions according to the changing needs and the security situation in each province.
Work with program teams to develop new and update existing program components of the WPE sector strategy document to inform on-going opportunities for programming and to strengthen the linkages between WPE and other IRC program sectors (Health, CYPD, G&R).
Participate in inter-sectoral assessments and planning as required and provide guidance to other sectors’ project strategy to maximize safety of women and girls.
Participate in proposal writing and other business development opportunities as needed and inform program costing exercises.
Represent the program, its approaches and learning to external audiences regularly.
Contribute as required to advocacy and communication strategies and materials about the program for national and international audiences.
Manage the WPE Monitoring, Evaluation and Research Coordinator, ensuring that ethical and sound data collection and information management systems are in-place to collate and analyze data for problem analysis, planning and advocacy.
Provide regular feedback to WPE management staff and contribute to their performance reviews as required.
Assist with the recruitment of WPE management-level staff as needed.
Contribute to fostering the functioning of the team across sites and provinces, including supporting team-building activities.
Act in the place of the WPE Program Director as required.

Eligilibty Criteria

Applicants must have-

Advanced degree in public health, social work, public policy or another related field.
At least five years of GBV or development programming experience , including three years of overseas management experience in GBV, protection or humanitarian program.
Exceptional sector-specific technical skills and knowledge. Ability to design and deliver training.
Demonstrated skills and experience in complex program design and monitoring. Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
Ability and interest to work with a diverse and multicultural team in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner.
Fluency in both French and English, spoken and written.
Experience with information management system s and data analysis a plus.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit IRC.

Senior Education Manager at IRC, Turkey

Deadline: Ongoing

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Senior Education Manager in Antakya, Turkey.

The Senior Education Manager will be responsible for the overall implementation and management of the SHLS and other education programs inside Syria.

The IRC responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives.

Key job Responsibities

Senior Education Manager will perform the following functions-

Manage all IRC education and SHLS activities inside Syria under the supervision of the CYPD Coordinator.
Develop and monitor clear work plans for education activities in coordination with the SHLS Senior Officer and staff in the field.
Support the CYPD Coordinator in managing the budget of education activities, this includes developing spending plans, monitor expenses and anticipate under spent/overspent.
Supervise the overall implementation of education activities through effective direct management of SHLS Senior Officers and CYPD Manager.
Ensure that all education activities are ongoing and implemented according to IRC policies, including distributions of materials, enrollment of students, parents – teachers meetings, etc. etc.
Develop work plans, distributions plans and update them regularly.
Proactively anticipates and plan for new materials’ needed in the schools.
Supervise the overall process of hiring new teachers, following IRC policies.
Raise and supervise the staff in any purchase requests for any school materials (furniture, school kits, stationary, etc. etc.)
Compile and develop monthly and weekly plans and any other reports according also to donors’ requirements.
Provide support to the CYPD Coordinator in planning, drafting reports, arranging trainings and documenting activities.
Build the capacity of SHLS staff through daily mentoring, guidance and trainings.
Support the recruitment and induct any new education staff member.
Backstop the CYPD Coordinator through participating in key internal and external meetings: BvAs meetings, Education Cluster, donor meetings, etc. etc.
Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to SHLS staff in Syria.
Work together with the M&E Senior Officer in order to compile qualitative and quantitative data for donors’ reports.
Develop and analyze new assessments for education, or any other data regarding schools’ management, in order to increase the quality of activities or select new sites of intervention.
Any other duty as assigned by the CYPD Coordinator.

Eligibity Criteria

Applicants must have-

Academic degree in Education or related field.
Minimum four years’ experience working in education management or related field.
Minimum two years’ experience in working for an NGO (local or international) in a management position (Senior Officer and above).
Excellent understanding of education in emergencies.
Experience in managing large teams (minimum 3 people).
Experience in budget management, drafting of proposals and donor reports.
Confident communicator, excellent negotiations skills.
Very well organized and with good reporting mechanisms.
Able to work under pressure.
Works well in teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure well.
Excellent Computer skills: MS Word and Excel.
Fluency in Arabic and English is required.
Knowledge of child protection is an asset.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit IRC

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.

2016 Asian Institute of Technology Scholarships to Promotes Technological Change & Sustainable Development in Asia

Deadline: 31 March 2016

The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is currently inviting applications from nationalities in the Asian region. AIT promotes technological change and sustainable development in the Asian-Pacific region through higher education, research and outreach.

The scholarships provide an opportunity for students of diverse background from all countries in Asia to study and do research work together in the truly international environmental at AIT, to build a good foundation for international understanding among people of Asia.

Scholarship Categories

Two scholarships are:

His Majesty the King’s Scholarships: Full Scholarship granted to qualified candidates with excellent undergraduate achievements from any Asian country to pursue a Master Degree any of the disciplines offered at School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and School of Management (SOM), AIT.
Her Majesty the Queen’s Scholarships: A Full scholarship granted to qualified candidates with excellent undergraduate achievements from any Asian country to pursue a master’s degree in environmental-related field offered at the School of Environment, Resources and Development (SERD), AIT.

Benefits & Duration

Each scholarship award covers tuition fees, accommodation, and a bursary for living expenses in AIT’s residential campus, for entire period of 22- month master degree program.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

Thai national or other nationalities in the Asian region.
Graduated in related fields from an accredited institution.
Have a good education record in a 4-year undergraduate program wit cGPA above 3.5 or equivalent, and high proficiency in English (a TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent).
Applicants can also take the AIT English Test administered by the AIT Language Center.

How to Apply

Applicants must fill the online nomination form available on the website and send it via email.

For more information, please visit Scholarships Programme.

Director of Finance and Compliance at IRC, DR Congo

Deadline: Ongoing

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Director of Finance and Compliance, DR Congo.

The IRC aims to save lives, to strengthen Congolese institutions and to reinforce social cohesion through carefully designed and professionally-implemented programs.

Key Jobs Responsibilities

Director of Finance and Compliance will perform the following functions-

The Director of Finance and Compliance has overall fiscal management responsibility of the IRC DRC Provincial Offices (Kinshasa, Katanga, North & South Kivu). As a member of IRC DRC Senior Management Team, the Director of Finance & Compliance will guide and oversee the work of the finance unit, and will liaise with the Regional Controller, Regional Director and the Directors of Programs and Operations on financial and budgetary matters.
Based in Kinshasa, the Director of Finance and Compliance will report directly to the DRC Regional Director and will work closely with, Senior Finance controller, Chief Accountant, Provincial Finance Controllers, the Partnership Coordinator, the Grants team , the Directors of Programs & Operations and also the Provincial and Technical Directors.
Develops, coordinates and implements plans for the control, monitoring and reporting of financial operations to include controllership, treasury, operational budgets and grants.
Ensures that all financial information is consolidated on time and provided to the Country Director and Regional Director as appropriate for analysis and dissemination.
Participates in strategic planning meetings, regional meetings, senior management meetings as requested and when available.
Ensure sub grants and risks are managed in compliance with organization and donor policies.
Oversees the development and implementation of a plan to minimize the country’s foreign exchange exposure to currency gains and losses.
Provides guidance to and overall supervision of the IRC DRC Finance team.
Travels to DRC provincial offices to provide technical assistance and performs oversight visits of field offices.
Providing technical support to Provincial Controllers including guidance on compliance issues.
Ensures timely dissemination of new initiatives and policies to the field and monitoring of implementation.
Assists Director level personnel and HR staff with the recruitment of high quality finance staff by conducting interviews and providing assessment on candidates’ technical abilities.
Works closely with the other Directors and Provincial Controllers to develop and monitor annual operating budgets and budget updates.
Oversees the preparation of grant proposal budgets in IRC and donor formats.
Ensures grant proposal budgets are based upon an overall operating budget and that shared program costs are included to an adequate level.
Performing final financial review of the proposal document prior to approval and submission to IRC Headquarters, IRC UK office and/or donors.

Eligilibty Criteria

Applicants must have-

Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance – Masters Degree, CPA or CA a plus;
Minimum five years progressive finance/accounting experience in the non-profit sector, with at least three years of experience working internationally in the same capacity as head of finance for a large country program (with funding portfolio ranging from US$30 million plus).
Previous work experience with a major general ledger software package – experience with SUN and Vision Accounting Software preferred.
Proven knowledge of US Government, European and UN donor regulations.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a multi-cultural environment and diplomatically manage collegial relationships.
Solid organizational skills: the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure in a fast-paced team environment.
Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment & independently and ability to meet unexpected demands and deal effectively with competing priorities and proactively support country Office management.
Strong Computer skills: facility with MS Word, Excel, various accounting software.
Able to travel to field offices.
Demonstrated excellence in human resource management, particularly in a multi-cultural environment, including techniques for staff development, training, motivation, and discipline.
Demonstrated excellence in multi-tasking, time management, and flexibility.
Fluent in English and French languages.

How to apply

Applications must be submitted through online process.

For more information, please visit IRC.