Global Monitoring and Evaluation Advisor

Background to GOAL

GOAL is an International NGO established in 1977, currently operational in 13 countries world-wide with an annual budget of €65m. GOAL is currently in its second year 2 of a 5 year strategic plan covering the period 2012-16, with an integrated programme model in complex operating environments. GOAL works in the following sectors: Health (including WASH, Nutrition and HIV), Livelihoods and Children’s Empowerment and Protection Programming.

GOAL’s work is a mixture of Development programming and Humanitarian response, we consider one of our keys strengths to be our adaptive and responsive approach to local contexts.

How the GOAL Global M&E Advisor Role is Evolving

GOAL has invested considerably in the development of monitoring and evaluation over the past number of years; from the beginning where the post involved championing organizational investment in the scale up of M&E, to leading the establishment of country programme M&E units, and driving monitoring systems strengthening particularly in results based development programmes with a view to both donor and community accountability.

Our vision for the future is that while it is critical that these elements of the role will be maintained, increasingly we see this role as providing leadership within the organization in the area of knowledge management and acting as a facilitator of organisational learning.

This exciting role will provide an opportunity to drive the organisation forward in the areas of new technology, stakeholder accountability strengthening and humanitarian M&E and a further increasing our organisations’ reputation with donors, civil society and academia best practice and standards in the sector.

Key objectives of this role

• Leadership/ Championing Investment in M&E: Consistent with GOAL’s value for money ethos, the M&E advisor must effectively communicate the necessity and value-added from on-going and increased investment in the M&E amid a competitive funding environment and competing organisational priorities.

• Strategic Planning: Playing a central role in providing senior management with an evidence basis for strategic planning.

• Human Resources: supporting the GOAL HR function to hire and retain a high quality of M&E personnel in field. Line management of M&E professionals in the field and HO.

• Coordination: acting as information cross roads in the organisation between programme technical team, head office senior management and M&E field staff, external consultants, GOAL finance team and academics. Including:

 Leading discussions and resolution of M&E technical issues which span sectors technical team advisors, in order to support the integrated programme approach GOAL has adopted.

 Updating senior management regularly on M&E and any organisational implications

 Coordinating with internal audit regarding risks identified through M&E units

Evaluations: being the head office lead on technical review of country programme evaluations proposed, sharing experiences in similar evaluation designs from other country programmes, coordinating with relevant technical advisors, seeking opportunities to pilot innovative evaluation designs using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Specific tasks would include:

 Review of all evaluation terms of reference from country programmes and in coordination with the head of Programme Quality, provide HQ technical feedback and approval

 Leading procurement of consultants services to conduct external evaluations

 Establishing new and maintaining existing mechanisms to enable country programme technical recommendations to be tracked through to implementation

 Coordinate multi country thematic/sector specific evaluations Dissemination/ Sharing of learning:

 Sharing internal best practices found through evaluations with other country programmes, senior management, technical team members and within the M&E team in GOAL.

 Sharing relevant journal/publication articles with technical team members on best practice or innovations that relate to M&E in their sector (Health, WASH, HIV, Nutrition, Livelihoods) Networking/Representation with Donors:

 Attending and presenting at conferences and creating networking opportunities for GOAL in the M&E sphere with a view to learning and also demonstrating GOAL’s work

 Preparing and presenting evidence based presentations for donors, governments or other stakeholders to demonstrate GOAL’s work Research:

 Identifying research needs/ opportunities in conjunction with country programmes, coordinating a very focused set of research priority topics per year

 Linking to or maintaining relationships with research institutes/ universities

Requirements:

1. A primary degree in Development or related field with Masters level degree indicating experience in operational research, action research or associated field.
2. Minimum 3 (three) years practical field experience in emergency and development humanitarian programmes, with a particular focus on planning, monitoring and evaluation.
3. Knowledge and experience in qualitative and quantitative evaluation methodologies
4. Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches to rural development
5. Experience in report writing and proposal generation and familiarity with key donor monitoring and evaluation guidelines.
6. Experience and skills in staff training and management.
7. Appreciation of the aims and objectives of GOAL.
8. Adept in use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SMART and/or Epi Info, STATA, SPSS
9. Fluent in spoken and written English with strong analytical skills

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Ireland at the time of application

How to apply:

http://www.candidatemanager.net/cm/Micro/JobDetails.aspx?&mid=YGTYD&sid=...

Governance Advisor

GOVERNANCE ADVISOR
(Based in Kenya Country Office- Nairobi)

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan is committed to protecting and promoting child rights and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan International Inc. Kenya is seeking to recruit for the position of Governance Advisor based at the Kenya Country Office. The purpose of this role is to provide strategic leadership, technical support and oversight in the development and implementation of the Right to Just and Democratic Governance Country Program. The job holder reports to the Strategic Programs Support Manager.

The incumbent plays a very instrumental role in ensuring the uptake of children, youth and community participation in decision making and accountability processes in Plan programs, Program Unit, county and national levels. The position also link closely with at a lateral level with, Advocacy and Campaigns Manager, Research and Documentation Manager to develop evidence for strategic engagement in accountability processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Governance Advisor will;

• Work with the different teams to provide oversight for the implementation and management of the Governance Programme of Plan Kenya.
• Work with teams to develop Plan Kenya’s governance programs and expansion and strengthening of governance projects and initiatives in line with the programs’ logical framework, policy advocacy initiatives.
• Monitor the implementation of the projects and initiatives.
• Monitor the over-all progress in the realization of project outcomes; and the development of detailed learning and M&E systems.
• Provide Plan Kenya with the technical support on governance and the generation of additional resources for governance projects and initiatives.
• Facilitate teams to prepare narrative and financial reports for reporting purposes in line with the project requirements.
• Ensure that lessons from the Governance Program are pro-actively shared throughout Plan Kenya staff and with partners.
• Liaise with the donor on the overall implementation of the program and on technical support needs of the project and program.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Degree preferably at Masters level relevant to development studies
• 5 years working experience
• Excellent understanding of development issues
• Good understanding of governance issues in Kenya
• Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation systems and research methodologies
• Understanding of policy and parliamentary processes
• Experience in designing and leading governance programmes and/or policy initiatives at different levels.
• Experience of designing and leading national advocacy initiatives
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to design policy research and analytically present research findings
• Excellent networking and partnership skills
• Facilitation and training skills
• Experience of working with EU and DFID, an added advantage
• Computer proficiency (MS Word, Excel)
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work independently
• Able to relate to people from a variety of diverse cultural background

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

How to apply:

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please apply online through http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/. The closing date of applications is 7th June, 2013. Vacancy Open to Nationals Only. You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

INTERNAL CONTROLLER

INTERNAL CONTROLLER
Based in Country Office Nairobi

Plan is an international humanitarian child centered community development organization, without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan started its operations in Kenya in 1982 and is committed to protecting and promoting child rights, and to improving the lives and futures of poor children, their families and communities through a child-centered community development approach.

Plan International (In Kenya) is seeking to recruit an Internal Controller to be based at Kenya Country Office, Nairobi. This position helps Plan accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processesThe post holder will report to the Lead Internal Controller.

Key responsibilities

• Issue audit reports, audit action lists & investigation reports
• Advice on control systems and risk mitigation strategies
• Audit follow-up reviews
• Briefing CD/CMT on unresolved audit findings
• Analysis of processes and activities to ensure that activities are undertaken efficiently and cost-effectively
• Undertake internal regular audits, reporting on same with post audit action planning and monitoring implementation of recommendations
• Undertaking special investigation as required
• Advise on the design and improvement of internal control systems
• Support development of capacity in risk management and related systems and procedures
• Support collation and analysis of audit findings for risk reduction and cost-effectiveness

Communications and Working Relationships
The position maintains communication and working relationships with the Lead Internal Controller, CD, ECMT and the various process owners of processes being audited.
Externally the position maintains communication and working relationships with the heads of partner organizations being audited.

Educational Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounts.
• CPA K
• 3 years’ experience in Auditing, (preferably in an NGO environment)
• Good understanding of statutory requirements
• Professional internal control/ audit qualification
• Highly computer literacy skills
• Able to travel around the country

Plan Kenya is a development organization uniting people to advance the rights of all children. Accordingly, employment is subject to our child protection standards including appropriate background checks and adherence to our Child Protection Policy.

How to apply:

If you meet the requirements of the above position, please apply online through http://plan-international-kenya.org/jobs/ . The closing date of applications is 7th June, 2013. Vacancy Open to Nationals Only. You are invited to read more about Plan in our website www.plan-international.org.

We regret that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR FINAL EVALUATION CONSULTANCY

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR FINAL EVALUATION CONSULTANCY

Integrated Emergency Response to flood affected populations in Hiran & Middle Shabelle Regions of South &Central Somalia Project

ACRONYMS
CED Centre for Education and Development
HARDO Humanitarian Action for Relief and Development Organization
HH Household
M&E Monitoring & Evaluation
ON Oxfam Novib
TOR Terms of Reference

I. BACKGROUND
South Central Somalia has been experiencing following the deyr/El nino rains. These floods has adversely affected the Belet weyne, Jowhar and Balcad regions in Hiran and Middle Shabelle regions of South Central Somalia It’s against this backdrop that Oxfam Novib in partnership with HARDO and CED implemented an emergency response to cover the flood affected communities in Hiran and Shabelle regions for the period beginning October 2012 to January 2013 period targeting over 2000HHs.

The program goal was to directly improve the livelihoods the affected communities through the provision of safe clean water and improving their access to hygiene and sanitation. Following the end of the program, ON in partnership CED and HARDO is set to carry out an end of project evaluation to establish the project successes, gaps, lessons learnt and best practices that may be applied to other programs

The project stakeholders include the community, beneficiaries, ON, CED and HARDO.

II. EVALUATION PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES.
The end of project evaluation is aimed at assessing the achievement of the overall and specific objectives based on project proposal, current data and direct observation as well provide the project achievements, gaps, lessons learnt and provide recommendations and best practice that focus on key components for future projects.

The specific evaluation objectives;
1. To determine the effectiveness of the program implementation process
2. To determine the direct and indirect impacts of the interventions as related livelihoods and WASH
3. To determine the projects achievements and gaps
4. To establish the effectiveness of the co-ordination among stakeholders and areas for improvement
5. To provide the best practices/recommendations that may used in the future programming

Oxfam Novib together with its implementing partners (HARDO & CED) are the main stakeholders of the evaluation.

III. EVALUATION CRITERIA

The evaluation will mainly entail the following criteria;

1) Relevance/appropriateness- how appropriate were the inputs and activities as related to the local needs? What value did the intervention add to the local context?
2) Effectiveness-Have the objectives led to the achievement of the expected results? Did the assumptions/risks affect the project? How effective was the risk management?
3) Efficiency-Did the project use the most efficient process; Did the project use the most cost-effective approach or could other approaches produce the same results at a more reasonable costs
4) Sustainability-What sustainability mechanisms are in place to ensure the livelihoods continue to be maintained?
5) Impact; What impact (intended and unintended) has the program had on the beneficiaries/HHs and the project area as a whole.

IV. EVALUATION METHODOLOGY

To sufficiently address the key questions raised above, the evaluation will need to adopt methodologies that combine both qualitative and quantitative research techniques.The Consultant is expected to propose his/her methodology for the evaluation which should include but not limited to:

 Conducting a household survey and data analysis
 Qualitative data collection and analysis
 Secondary data analysis
 Production of an evaluation report
 Participate in the initial sharing of the report to ON and incorporate feedback

The proposed research methods will require application of some of the techniques below:
 Review project design documentation? Quality of the M&E framework; was the right information captured
 Review various narrative reports
 Review project budget and available financial reports.
 Cross-sectional sample surveys/household interviews with beneficiaries
 Key informant interviews
 Field observations
 Focus group discussions
 Meetings

V. EVALUATION TEAM
The evaluation team will comprise of the consultant who will have overall responsibility of designing, implementing and coordinating the entire evaluation process guided by the TOR Oxfam and partners will have the responsibility of availing all the pertinent logistics and coordinate the evaluation
The community will participate in the key informant interviews, focused group discussions and household surveys

VI. EVALUATION LOGISTICS
The consultancy is expected to take a total of 26 days within the month of June/July 2013.The consultant as outlined in the work plan below;
Activity No. of days
Literature Review 1
Design of data collection tools 2
Interview with Oxfam staff/partners 1
Travel to project location 3
Preparation and Briefing in Hiran& Shabelle 2
Induction of field data collectors
Field visit/data collection 10
Data entry/Coding
Travel to Nrb 1
Data analysis and report writing 3
Draft report presentation 3

Include suggestions and presentation of final report
Grand Total 26

VII. PRODUCTS
The key deliverables will include;
a) Draft evaluation report outlining general findings
b) Power point presentations of key findings of the evaluation to be presented during a stakeholder meeting.
c) Final report, one original signed/certified hard-bound copy
d) Electronic copy saved on a CD that includes all photos of the evaluation exercise

The final version of the Evaluation report will follow the following format and be no more than 50 pages in length, excluding annexes;
i. Title page
ii. Table of Contents
iii. Acronyms
iv. Acknowledgments
v. Executive Summary
vi. Background and Project Description
vii. Purpose of the Evaluation
viii. Scope of the Evaluation
ix. Evaluation methodology
x. Results/findings
xi. Discussions-, a description of results, summary analysis of evaluation findings
xii. Conclusion, Lessons learned and Recommendations.
xiii. Annexes:
a. Evaluation Tools
b. TOR for research
c. Other relevant documents

VIII. PROPOSED BUDGET & REMUNERATION
To be discussed with the prospective consultancy firm.

Consultant expertise:
The consultant should have a thorough undertaking of livelihoods and WASH framework with regards to development. In addition the following skills:
1. Advanced and demonstrated data collection skills both in qualitative and quantitative data.
2. A post graduate degree (MSc, MA, etc.) and above in, Social Sciences, WASH or other related field
3. Excellent written and verbal skills for the development of reports, tables, and presentations. Demonstrated ability to describe results of analysis to a wide variety of stakeholders
4. Evidence of having generated quality reports of evaluations
5. Ability and willingness to travel to the field

How to apply:

Interested consultants should send the information listed below to email address: vacancy.Heca@oxfamnovib.nl

1) Evaluation bid (up to 3 pages) – outlining the approach in undertaking the evaluation
2) Latest curriculum vitae (of consultant and any supporting team members)
3) Evidence of relevant previous experience and / or names and contact details of references with good knowledge of your previous work.
4) Sample report of evaluation conducted contact names of organization submitted to.

Note: This should not be taken as a full time engagement for the consultant(s) but rather time specific assignment as in the work plan above.
Deadline 07 June 2013

End of Project Evaluation (Education Project)

Terms of Reference (TOR) for End of Project Evaluation

Increasing the access & quality of education in Somalia with a special focus on IDPs and girls/women Project

ACRONYMS
CED Centre for Education and Development
HARDO Humanitarian Action for Relief and Development Organization
HH Household
M&E Monitoring & Evaluation
ON Oxfam Novib
TOR Terms of Reference

I Background:

Since 1991, Somalia has been engulfed by a long ravaging civil war in which the central State disintegrated and infrastructure like schools stopped functioning. The South-Central regions of Somalia in particular have continued to suffer under violent conflicts and constant destruction of education systems. In Somalia, two generations have reached adulthood with practically no access to education . Somalia has one of the lowest primary school enrolments in the world. It is estimated that 1,590,000 children are out of school in Somalia with a large percentage of out of school children being girls . Instability in the whole country has caused major barriers to education provision. This is especially the case in South Central Somalia where continuous fighting has resulted in over 1.4 million people becoming internally displaced. Thousands of students who were studying in the capital and the other big cities have discontinued their studies due to the civil war and are now living in makeshift camps and huts in the outskirts of the capital city as well as the neighbouring regions in Middle Shabelle, Lower Shabelle and Galgadud. The idle youth become prey to rival factions and extremists that recruit them as fighting forces. What is also apparent in the whole of Somalia is that boys are being prioritized for education over girls. Girls have an enrolment rate of 24.3 per cent and boys 36.3 percent . This number substantially drops for girls when they reach around 10 years of age with few that are able to attend secondary and tertiary levels .

The legacy of the conflict is an inhibiting factor to the provision of education for all, even in areas where local administrations are established like Somaliland and Puntland, because they lack adequate technical and economic resources. The goal set by Education For All (EFA) and the Millennium Development Goals 2 and 3 are still very far from being achieved, considering that there are only 30.3%of children enrolled in primary schools (2006/7 UNICEF Primary School Survey figures).

Moreover, the persistent conflict in South Central Somalia has had a serious negative implication on the few operating privately owned schools, institutes and universities as result of continuous clashes between warring groups. Most of school sites and other buildings remain devastated; this led to the majority of IDPs who are former students and other school age children wandering around IDPs camps in the Mogadishu outskirts and other regions in the country with no access to any form of basic education.

It was against this backdrop that Oxfam Novib in partnership with a local organisation (CED) implemented a two year project focused on basic education services for children, youth and adults, with a particular attention to the disadvantaged groups of IDPs and girls/women. Schools were built or rehabilitated where schools already exist.

The overall objective of the project was to improve access to basic education to conflict affected and other impoverished children, including girls to attend classes; focus on critical elements that promote effective teaching and learning, including curricula, training, professional development and support, instruction and learning processes, and assessment of learning outcomes. Besides, the project was formulated based on INEE (Inter-Age Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies Network for Education in Emergencies)Minimum Standards, in the areas of community involvement in project management cycle, accurately analyze and coordinate education assessments and responses, strengthen the capacity of education stakeholders, enhance the service delivery mechanisms, and undertake continuous monitoring and post assessment surveys, and evaluation. Therefore, the need for emergency education has become very important in saving the lives of these children and adults whose access to any form of basic formal and non formal education remains far from achievable.

II Target Locations and population

The project targeted the four most densely populated regions in the South Central Somalia, which are Banadir, Lower Shabelle, and Middle Shabelle and Galgadud region reaching 12,039 families.

III Objectives of the Evaluation

The overall objective of the consultancy assignment is to:

1. To review the relevance, feasibility and target setting of indicators established in the project’s log frame
2. To determine the quality and access to emergency education in south central Somalia(Project area )
3. Outline the impact of the project on communities and families to support children’s education
4. Flag up issues of protection and accountability and how the project has addressed protection issues through the education intervention.
5. Highlight the main issues concerning children, teachers/volunteers, head teachers, parents/other adults.
6. impact of project on both men and women

In view of the above, it is envisaged that the evaluator will collect, collate and analyze education data and existing education services available in the target districts. Furthermore, the findings and recommendations developed from the evaluation will be used for future programming.

IV Specific outputs

• A thorough analysis of status and situation of emergency education in terms of access/enrolment rate, quality of education, relevance of education, internal efficiency, equity, perception of parents and communities towards child education and girls' education (status, challenges, opportunities etc.).
• Quantitative and qualitative data on children in difficult circumstances by category indicating specific obstacles they face in accessing quality education.
• The status of existing educational interventions by various agencies including government aimed at supporting children in difficult circumstances in the project area.
• Evaluate the percentage of sampled trained teachers in the targeted schools demonstrating use of gender-sensitive and learner centered approaches.
• Propose strategies and options for enhancing access and quality of primary education that helps to improve implementation of the project and future interventions

V Focus Area of the evaluation
The evaluation will address but not limited to the following areas:

• Teachers: % of trained teachers, % of female teachers and assessment of teacher's skills in lesson planning, learner-centered methodology and continuous assessment etc.
• School-community relationship: types and magnitude of community contribution, capacity of CEC, areas of improvement, level of involvement in decision making and mechanisms used.
• School level EMIS system, documentation and reporting practices of schools.
• Supervision and support system between schools, district, regional and national education authorities, challenges and gaps related to their specific roles and responsibilities as stated in government policies
• Level of responsiveness of schools to the diversified needs of children such as girls, children from poor families, IDPs, Pastoralist communities, children with disabilities etc. Impact of psychosocial support and counseling to students suffering post traumatic stress disorder and those in need of special care.
• Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) [alternatively simply numbers enrolled] and retention of students in the project schools disaggregated by sex and age.
• Other actors and major intervention areas in project areas.

VI Scope of Work
The scope of work include, though not be limited to the following broad areas:

i. Conduct an in depth desk study of documents containing information relevant for the evaluation. These include project document, UNICEF INEE Minimum Standards document, Ministry of Education (MoE), Education Management Information Systems (EMIS), Education Sector Committee, Millennium Development Goals on education, Dakar Framework of Action (DFA 2000), Education For All (EFA) reports by other education sector stakeholders e.g. on girl child education, emergency education etc.

ii. Prepare an Inception Report (IR) for the evaluation study and submit for approval by Oxfam. The content of an IR shall include preamble, evaluation objectives, proposed data collection methods and instruments, sampling techniques and sample size, analyses to be performed. To facilitate the preparation of an IR, contracted consultant(s) will be provided with project documents.

iii. Conduct in-depth data collection and share draft report.

iv. Submit final report to Oxfam.

v. Make presentation of findings to Oxfam & partner staff

VII Methodology
The evaluation will be undertaken in a participatory manner involving all education stakeholders at regional, national, district and community levels. Thorough investigation of existing secondary documents on emergency education and primary education in Somalia; the consultant shall propose and design a suitable methodology for collecting both qualitative and quantitative data from the key respondents so as to capture the delivery of education services in emergency context.

In light of the above, the consultant(s) will submit an Inception Report (IR) detailing inter alia proposed work plan, methodology that will be agreed upon between the consultant and Oxfam.

VIII Expected deliverables
The lead Consultant is expected to deliver the following outputs:

1. An Inception Report - before the commencement of the evaluation elaborating methodology, types of data analyses that will be performed and work plan.
   a. A detailed methodology for implementation of the evaluation (include samples size).
   b. Draft data collection tools for all indicators (within and outside the scope of this study).
   c. An updated and detailed schedule for the evaluation.
   d. Submission of a draft report for comments by Oxfam.
   e. Feedback and comments by Oxfam team
2. Evaluation report
   a. Pictures taken in the field
3. Presentation of findings

IX Tentative Timetable

This consultancy will be for a period not exceeding 25 days within the month of June/early july, with fieldwork in south Central Somalia estimated to last two weeks.

X Organisation and Management of the Evaluation
The evaluation will be conducted in four regions of South central. Oxfam Novib will have an overall responsibility for coordination/guidance, logistical arrangements, and provision of the needed project documents for review, arranging interviews, meetings with stakeholders.

The Consultant will be responsible for the development of methodologies and evaluation tools, conducting the data collection, analysis and reporting.

Expertise Required

This consultancy can be undertaken by a consultancy firm or independent consultant(s). The consultant should have expertise in the following areas: -

• International experience on program management in Horn of Africa Countries. Experience in research work, monitoring and evaluation consultancies, education assessments/evaluations, including previous working experience in Somalia
• A degree in education or other relevant fields. A post graduate degree in any of the main sub sectors will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in managing development, relief and emergency programs.
• Have excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Previous working on Education in emergency projects will be an added advantage as well as consultancy team composition of Somali speaker(s).
• Ability to access the programme area critical

How to apply:

Interested consultancy firms or independent consultant (s) should send the information listed below tovacancy.Heca@oxfamnovib.nl by COB on the 07 June 2013

o Technical proposal not exceeding 5 pages, the attachments comprising of summarized firm profile, CVs of the lead and associate consultants should not exceed 10 pages in a technical proposal.

o Financial proposal.

Note: This should not be taken as a full time engagement for the consultant(s) but rather time specific assignment as in the work plan above.

Senior Researcher

The ISS is offering an exiting new opportunity for a Senior Researcher with solid experience in conceptualising and managing research projects, so as to drive new, innovative research and advocacy projects in the field of criminal justice policy, tackling corruption and good governance.

The successful candidate will be expected to:

Work as part of a team to identify critical areas for new research and advocacy to support good governance and improve policy and practice in the areas related to improving criminal justice, anti-corruption initiatives and governance in Africa;

Conceptualise and develop research proposals and manage research projects;

Have an existing network of contacts and established relationships with relevant stakeholders in government and civil society in Kenya and East Africa;

Have published journal and media writing articles and have experience in editing;

Be able to deliver presentations to different stakeholder groups;

Have experience in working with the media;

Have experience and a track record of fund raising;

Requirements:

The candidate should have at least a Masters degree in a relevant social sciences discipline;

At least 7 years’ experience in a research or policy environment with a focus on good governance and criminal justice;

Excellent presentation and writing skills

A relevant publications record;

An understanding of the East African governments policy-making environment.

This position includes local and regional travel. The length of the contract will be for two years and will be renewable subject to future funding.

Competitive salary offered and relocation costs paid for.

How to apply:

To be considered for this unique and exciting opportunity please apply with a detailed CV including three references and a list of relevant publications to Mr. Isaac Sihadi on email at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org.

Closing date: 9 June 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Program Officer – World Vision Somalia

Use your experience in the development field working with humanitarian emergency interventions to be part of a leading organisation dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty.

World Vision (WV) is a Christian humanitarian organisation dedicated to improving the lives and futures of the world’s most vulnerable children.

The Program Officer will lead in the development of proposals, reporting, monitoring, and evaluation of programming which addresses humanitarian emergency and long-term development needs that promote resilience in communities in Somalia. The position will actively develop strategic relationships with support offices, donors, NGOs and the UN for coordination and fund-raising purpose to support WV Somalia’s (WVS’s) programming. The Program Officer will also serve as a main link between World Vision Somalia and humanitarian emergency and development departments within Support Offices and with external emergency-focused donors.

With a proven track record in a fast paced, complex and ideally global organisation, you will have a desire to help others and model ethics in line with ethos of the organisation.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Pursue resource mobilisation opportunities aligned to WV Somalia strategy and capacities in HEA and programming sectors by working closely with Technical Advisors (TAs), Project Managers and Project Officers in developing proposals for a variety of donors to address emergency and rehabilitative proposals which meet local community needs that are aligned to WV Somalia’s strategy; in developing program designs and proposals. Will also develop and implement systems to provide timely information and analysis of on-going and future humanitarian emergency and development programming.

• Ensure good donor and World Vision International Support Office relations by ensuring that WV Somalia meets all contractual obligations and achieves high quality planning and implementation levels.

• Represent WV Somalia in various donor and coordination forums at National level and providing programmatic information as required and maintain good relationships with donors including, UN Agencies, bilateral, multilaterals and Support Offices. Actively seek out strategic alliances with donors, NGOs, UN, governments, Support Offices, bilateral and multilateral agencies for purposes of coordination, marketing and fundraising.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Degree in Development studies or related field

• 3 years of experience in the development field working with humanitarian emergency interventions, preferably with experience in developing countries

• Humanitarian standards (SPHERE, HAP), specific trainings on donor requirements e.g. OFDA, CIDA, DEC, DFID, EuropeAid training, personal security awareness training

• Excellent English languages skills; written and verbal

• Demonstrated writing skills: the ability to develop quality concept notes, proposals, logical frameworks and reports under tight deadlines

• Experience working with both bilateral and multilateral donors

• Networking/external engagement skills: proven experience in networking with donors and partners to bring about funding opportunities

Will you use your development field experience to further “life in all its fullness” for children?

How to apply:

For specific details regarding the position, please refer to the full description and apply online by the closing date. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website: www.wvi.org. World Vision is an equal opportunity employer.

WWF Kenya Regional Financial Controller

WWF is one of the world’s largest conservation organizations working together with its partners to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. WWF is working in several countries in the Eastern & Southern Africa Region; these are Kenya, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

WWF Eastern & Southern Africa Program Office (WWF-ESARPO) is currently seeking an experienced and talented professional as the Regional Financial Controller to provide effective leadership and support in ensuring strong and professional financial management at WWF-ESARPO. They will work in close collaboration and coordination with the senior management in the region to develop and ensure implementation of financial/operational plans. They will assist in the regular review of the financial systems in the region and implementation of agreed improvements or new applications. They will support in the capacity building of the finance and administrative staff in the Country Offices.

The candidate should possess a university degree in Commerce, Business Administration or related field; possession of an MBA or equivalent post-graduate qualification would be an advantage; full accounting qualification i.e. CPA, ACCA or equivalent. Ten (10) years working experience in a senior Finance and Administration position preferably in a major international organisation/NGO. Good knowledge of fund accounting including reporting requirements of major bi-lateral aid agencies. Hands-on knowledge of a major ERP software (such as Oracle, SAP etc) would be a distinct advantage

The position will report to the Regional Chief Finance Officer and will be based in Nairobi with travel within the Eastern & Southern Africa Region.

WWF is an equal opportunity Employer and is committed to having a diverse workforce.

How to apply:

We encourage all suitable candidates to apply via email through a cover letter and CV with Regional Financial Controller application on the subject line to Human Resources, WWF-ESARPO, Hresource@wwfesarpo.org not later than 4th June 2013. The full job description can be accessed at www.panda.org/esarpo.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Regional Finance Director-Africa

Position: Regional Finance Director-Africa
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Reports To: WC Seattle Senior Accountant
Supervises: 1- Regional Finance Manager
Country Accountants have a dotted line report to RFDA
Contract Length: 2 – 5 years, depending on availability

Purpose: Guided by World Concern’s global strategic plan, provide leadership and support to World Concern countries in Africa in the areas of accounting, finance, forecasting, budgeting, reporting and analysis. Provide oversight for all financial transactions and financial planning for the region ensuring adequate controls are in place. Keep Country Directors, the Area Director and HQ apprised of all situations which have the potential for significant impact on internal controls or financial management performance. The Finance Director will report to the HQ Senior Accountant and will work closely with the Africa Area Director and Country Directors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership
1. Serve on the Africa leadership team and participate in discussion concerning projects and administrative decisions.
2. Identify and propose improvements and modifications to the management and reporting systems. Make recommendations for remediation of any identified problems and follow up to assess results. Assist in implementation of any agreed upon systems and/or improvements.
3. Provide recommendations to the Area Director and/or Country Directors regarding best practices and other changes based on financial evaluations and industry standards.

Finance & Accounting
1. Responsible for reviewing and submitting all financial reports to the Africa Area Director/Country Directors and WC headquarters office, meeting the required monthly deadlines.
2. Oversee forecasting and budgeting operations for World Concern Africa Region by organizing and controlling the budgeting process for the World Concern Africa office. Assist the Country Directors, Country Accountants and HQ staff in the preparation of the budgets for new project submission to institutional donors.
3. Oversee submission of all financial reports required by donors ensuring they are accurate and timely.
4. Ensure adequate controls and monitoring of cash, bank accounts, procurement & accounts payable to achieve program objectives and minimize the risk of fraud or misappropriation and mitigate the risks from corruption or insecurity.
5. Monitor exchange rate trends identifying potential risk and recommending strategies to mitigate the risk.
6. Review the reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and ensure timely completion. Review is to include, but not limited to, ensuring proper revaluation was completed, following up on any items outstanding over 3 months, any negative amounts, and verifying reasonableness of listed transactions.
7. Manage the following revenue projection in an accurate, complete and timely manner for World Concern countries in Africa:
• Long Term Pro-forma: design a tool that will project revenue and expenses for the various country programs. Analyze date and present recommendations to leadership
• Short Term Pro-forma: use the analysis from the projected revenue and expenses to recommend future budget planning.
8. Review and analyze monthly financial statements for all programs in the Africa Region and report the financial status of each country program to the Africa Director and the relevant Country Director on a monthly basis.
9. Review journal entries and complete any adjusting entries as necessary, including but not limited to, time and effort allocation entries.
10. Oversee the monthly statement of field income and recognition of revenue.
11. Ensure the field based accounting system(s) is being properly updated and maintained, including closed out at month end/year end.
12. Manage and supervise the performance of the Africa Regional Finance Manager. Provide technical oversight to the Country Accountants.
13. Ensure systems related to logistics/procurement are well integrated into the accounting systems to capture all expense details on a monthly basis.
14. Review asset listing to ensure that assets are adequately recorded, uniquely identified, inventoried on a periodic basis, depreciated, insured and disposed of as per WC policy.
15. Design and direct training initiatives, building capacity, to ensure finance staff are equipped to perform their roles and responsibilities with accuracy & professionalism. Make recommendations to the country leadership regarding the depth of the finance team to provide strong cover for leave or R & R.
16. Provide financial training to budget-managers, to assist them in enforcing financial controls & making decisions based on financial reports.
17. Provide support in trouble-shooting situations, regarding day to day financial operations and training as needed.

Compliance
1. Make sure all financial transactions are in compliance with the requirements for supporting documentation, following World Concern procedures as well as any applicable donor requirements. Ensure all additional documents are obtained and procedures required by U.S. government grants are followed as applicable.
2. Supervise and coordinate all auditing requirements for the Kenya/Africa Office, Country and donor audits as required. Provide requested documentation to the WC headquarters office for the organization’s annual audit, meeting deadlines as stipulated.
3. Identify and mitigate financial, legal and compliance risk by periodically conducting program/country risk assessments with relevant team members.
4. Review existing World Concern finance and accounting policies, procedures and systems in each area of operation to ensure compliance and smooth operations. Identify, develop, implement and administer policies and procedures necessary for the effective financial operations throughout World Concern Africa.
5. Understand individual country regulations by keeping abreast of tax law, labor law, registration & visa requirements, etc; advise the Country Director on needed actions to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and laws.
6. Develop an internal audit program and schedule to include regular field visits in order to assess the compliance of financial/procurement/asset management systems, procedures and guidelines. Submit audit reports to WC Senior Accountant and Africa Area Director for review. Report should include recommendations for improvement. Assist in implementing agreed upon improvements and monitor follow up actions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
1. Commitment to World Concern’s values and mission.
2. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3. Ten years accounting experience in a business and/or non-profit organization, with at least five in a leadership role
4. Administration and management experience in a cross-cultural setting.
5. Excellent communications skills; demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
6. Working knowledge of accounting software packages and Microsoft Office.
7. Must have problem solving capabilities; be able to work independently while staying aligned with the culture and strategic direction of the organization.
8. Work efficiently and professionally with a variety of personality types.
9. Available for at least a two year commitment.

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:
1. Grant Compliance and Governance, including U.S. Government grants.
2. Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant.
3. Demonstrated ability to teach and train others in small group settings.
4. Ability to read, write and speak French

Working Conditions:
1. Requires periodic travel to WC operational areas in Africa; currently S. Sudan, Somalia/Somaliland, Kenya and Chad with likely travel to the US headquarters in Seattle, WA.
2. Urban living conditions. Field locations are often in remote areas without basic infrastructure (roads, power, water, hospitals). Must be able to endure hardships of heat, basic shelter and rough roads for periods of up to two weeks.

How to apply:

To apply, go to www.worldconcern.org/employment

WEB DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANCY

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND:

The proposed assignment is for a joint initiative by CARE and Adeso in Nairobi, but the contract for this consultancy assignment shall be with Adeso.

Adeso, formerly known as Horn Relief, is an expanding and vibrant African-based international organization, working with communities to create environments in which Africans can thrive. 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. Our belief that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy community drives the nature and intent of our programming. Adeso has been strengthening rural livelihood and delivering innovative humanitarian aid and development programs for the past 20 years. Currently, we have programs in Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan. Our present donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, SDC and UNICEF, among others. Adeso is an exciting, dynamic organization experiencing managed rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for personal growth and development.

CARE International has been providing development support and life saving assistance across all regions of Somalia since 1981. Our programs go beyond meeting basic needs at the onset of an emergency to helping affected communities recover and rebuild their lives long after the crisis ends. In order to strengthen communities to better cope with future disasters and address persistent problems of poverty and marginalization, we are implementing a variety of longer term development activities aimed at addressing the underlying causes of poverty in Somalia. Our development programs particularly aim at supporting marginalized women and youth through innovative projects in education, water and sanitation, sustainable pastoralist activities, civil society development, peace building, governance and small scale enterprise development. CARE is working in partnership with Somali and international NGOs, civil society leaders and local authorities in order to bring effective and lasting change to the most vulnerable communities.

PROJECT SUMMARY:

Adeso and CARE International have recently received funding from the European Union (EU) for a 48 month program that seeks to reduce hunger and food insecurity by improving rangeland conditions in Puntland regions of Somalia. The program, titled Your environment is your life (Deegaankaagu waa noloshaada) will improve the state of natural resource management through implementation of land rehabilitation and restoration work on degraded rangelands, improving sustainable use of natural resources through community based range management programs, integration of environmental considerations into all economic planning and programming activities in the region and galvanizing community support for environmental protection and sustainable use of resources. The action will also improve the capacity of the communities to avert resource-based conflicts and to protect their rangeland resources through implementation of local customary laws, establishment of community based environmental courts and building the capacity of communities to prevent misuse of natural resources at local level. Furthermore, the action will support development of alternative source of energy that can create jobs and reduce the current dependency on firewood and charcoal. An awareness raising campaign branded as “stewardship Puntland” will also be launched to sensitize both rural and urban communities on environmental issues and to instill a general public sense of environmental ownership and stewardship.

SCOPE OF WORK:

Adeso and CARE are seeking the services of a web development consultant or firm to design and develop a dynamic website for this project as part of its overall communication strategy. The website should be developed with the involvement of all stakeholders. It should also be a modern site incorporating social media. Adeso is therefore looking for a qualified individual consultant or consultancy firm to design, develop and deploy the website.

The consultant will be expected to perform the following tasks:

1. Assess website needs of ‘Your environment is your life’ project and advise on best web platform and design in line with the project’s objectives and aspirations;
2. Website design and build, based a Word Press platform, with a maximum of 30 pages with graphics and copy. All copy will be written by Adeso and CARE, photographs will be provided by Adeso and CARE, and website will be populated by Adeso and CARE using the admin tool;
3. Develop a comprehensive marketing plan for the website, including Search Engine Optimization (SEO) activities;
4. Create site map based on key objectives, messaging priorities, and brief supplied;
5. Design and develop the website as per the specifications outlined by Adeso and CARE;
6. Incorporate social media applications into the website (including Facebook, Twitter, Vimeo or Youtube, and Flickr);
7. Incorporate google analytics into the website;
8. Incorporate detailed search tool/function into the website;
9. Provide user training;
10. Set-up website back-up systems;
11. Provide complete technical documentation of any developed themes and templates, and full technical specification and setup mapping of any 3rd party WordPress plug-ins used.

DELIVERABLES:

The consultant will be expected to deliver the following: 1. Report on website needs based on assessment carried out 2. Website Map; 3. Website templates; 4. Fully functional website in line with specifications outlined by Adeso and CARE; 5. Website marketing plan; 6. Website training; 7. Detailed written website guidelines; 8. Technical documentation of any developed themes and templates, and full technical specifications and setup mapping of any 3rd party WordPress plug-ins used; 9. Back-up copy of the website.

CONSULTANCY PERIOD:

The consultancy should be completed within a maximum of 20 workings days. The website should be ready to go live by August 2013.

QUALIFICATION PROFILE:

The consultant (or firm) will have: • Advanced University degree in information technology, computer science, communications, information science, public relations or any related discipline; • Extensive experience in web site development, management and marketing exemplified by an evidence of a good understanding of the assignment; • Must have demonstrated experience on how to develop and incorporate social media applications into a website; • Experience in developing websites for community development sector and Non-Governmental Organizations in the region.

How to apply:

SELECTION CRITERIA

The shortlisted service providers will be expected to make a presentation of no more than 30 minutes to the selection committee on how they propose to address Adeso’s requirements. You will be expected to show the capacity and quality of the service you can provide to Adeso and a list of other clients as referees.

APPLICATION PROCESS: Applications should be submitted by June 7th. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above. Each application package should include the following:

• Cover letter with the applicant’s current contact information. • Detailed work plan outlining how you plan to provide the deliverables. Applicants are asked to provide completion dates for the following deliverables: o Initial meeting/assessment with Adeso and CARE; o Report on assessment; o Site map o Revised site map o Draft website templates o Final website • Detailed budget of expected project expenses (clear and reasonable estimates of cost for each element of the project). The budget should detail the cost for each stage of the process, quoted in terms of number of hours and hourly rate. • Portfolio and/or resume of past experience for the consultant and/or project manager and key staff (for firms); • Three professional references with complete contact information; Validity of the quotation (Minimum one month).

All applications should be sent to Adeso at consultancy@adesoafrica.org with the subject line: Web Development consultancy.