Vacancies

Malaria Technical Advisor, Behavior Change Communication

lpalmer — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:09:52 -0800

Malaria Technical Advisor, Behavior Change Communication
President’s Malaria Initiative Team, Infectious Diseases Division, Office of Health, Infectious Diseases, and Nutrition, Bureau for Global Health, United States Agency for International Development
Washington, DC
GHFP-09-147

The Global Health Fellows Program seeks a Malaria Technical Advisor specializing in Behavior Change Communications to serve as a key member of USAID’s PMI team, providing guidance, monitoring, and technical support to USAID at its headquarters and in the field with missions and PMI country teams, technical counterparts, and Ministries of Health, and USAID cooperating agencies. S/he will exercise independent judgment in planning and carrying out tasks, in serving US Government priorities at critical technical and policy forums, in resolving problems and conflicts, and in taking steps necessary to meet deadlines.

Roles/Responsibilities:

The Malaria Technical Advisor will: Provide technical support to one or more PMI focus countries and participate as an integral member of an interagency country support team; Provide guidance to USAID missions and PMI country teams on the development of annual country malaria operational plans; Monitor and track overall progress of PMI plans and activities; Provide advice and assistance to regional bureaus and missions involved in malaria efforts, particularly the PMI-targeted countries in sub-Saharan Africa; Provide support to Missions by participating in population, health and nutrition country teams, reviewing mission strategies and annual reports, and assess technical and programmatic support needs; Provide technical expertise and input to support the management of centrally administered communications programs and projects; Serve as a communications technical expert for stakeholders about malaria developments and USAID's role; Provide behavior change communication (BCC) orientation/training sessions as necessary for PMI staff who work on programs with a BCC component (in-country and at headquarters), Bureau and Agency leadership; Facilitate exchanges between countries in order to share experiences, materials and capabilities, including best practices and lessons learned in communications; Maintain and continue to incorporate messages, strategies, approaches, and materials in PMI’s BCC repository; Work with the Global Health Bureau’s Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition and the technical offices in regional bureaus to enhance linkages between communications, malaria and other development-related activities; Assist in the development of a long-term behavior change strategy along with partners as countries move towards pre-elimination or decreased malaria transmission; Review literature for new developments, best practices and emerging issues in communications and malaria; Attend technical meetings and workshops, and participate in relevant training events; Formulate recommendations for the malaria team’s responses to new developments and emerging issues and share with colleagues, Bureau leadership, and missions.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in public health, behavioral sciences, health communications, or related discipline; 5-12 years’ experience in malaria or other health program design, implementation, coordination and monitoring in developing countries, preferably in Africa of which 2 years in international/resource poor setting; Experience in leading strategic planning for information, evaluation and communication programs and health promotion; Experience in monitoring and evaluation communication, and ability to apply research to practice; Demonstrated technical leadership, policy experience, and problem solving skills working on complex projects in a highly sensitive environment; High degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work and to monitor and evaluate implementation of programs; Ability to work effectively with a broad range of USG personnel and partners, and in a team environment and communicate highly technical health information to both health and non-health audience; Knowledge of USAID programming, evaluation functions and procedures in USAID Washington and in the USAID missions desirable; Willingness and ability to travel internationally; US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

Director of Development

prairie321 — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:56:27 -0800

Director of Development

Equal Access International, a non-profit organization headquartered in San Francisco, CA, empowers underserved communities in the developing world with critically needed information, education and leadership training. With funding from bi-laterals, multilaterals, foundations, corporate and individual donors we implement innovative media and community outreach programs that inspire positive social change on issues such as women’s empowerment, human rights, global health issues, youth & education, civic participation & governance. With country operations in Nepal, Cambodia, Afghanistan, Chad, Niger and Yemen, project activities in India and Laos, over 160 staff worldwide and a seven year track record implementing media and social change projects in challenging locations, Equal Access seeks a highly motivated Director of Development to lead and expand our business development and fundraising efforts. Equal Access’ culture is dynamic, hard-working and collegial. With an annual budget for 2009 of over $4 million and consistent annual growth, the organization is poised to extend its impact globally. Detailed information about our organization and programs is available at www.equalaccess.org.

About the Position:

The Director of Development is an experienced, motivated and skilled business development and fundraising executive who leads and directs the organization’s institutional fund development efforts to support and advance the Equal Access mission. Our ideal candidate has a demonstrated record and strong skills in designing and executing successful fund development and financial growth strategies, writing winning proposals and securing annual and multi-year funding from international aid agencies and foundations and an established network of contacts in organizations relevant to our business development goals. The Director of Development reports to the CEO, serving as a visible and core member of the Equal Access Senior Management Team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to leverage our strong track record in program implementation and solid institutional partnerships to lead fund development strategies and efforts that yield significant growth for the organization.

This position is based at Equal Access' headquarters in San Francisco, CA (a Washington DC or NYC base will be considered for an exceptional candidate).

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead and direct Equal Access’ institutional fund development strategy and the fund development component of the annual workplan to meet annual and multi-year goals.
Assume responsibility for institutional fund development activities, increasing and diversifying Equal Access funding streams, particularly opportunities for unrestricted funding derived from institutions.
Collaborate with CEO and Senior Management team in developing financial strategies with regard to fund development, diversification and sustainable organizational growth.
Work closely with CEO to develop and maintain hi-level donor relationships, strategic partnerships and other business development relationships
Serve as technical lead in writing winning proposals, manage proposal teams to deadlines and build capacity of development and program staff to win new business, particularly through further improved systematization of budgeting, narrative drafting and recruitment on proposals.
Collaborate with HQ and international program staff in the technical design of proposals
Successfully manage business development staff and work closely with Country Office teams to identify opportunities at the global and local levels, and design clearly defined and implemented roles and support systems for business development coordination across the organization.
Design improved proposal management and pipeline systems to monitor, track and report on progress against goals to other departments, Senior Management and the Board of Directors.
Track and follow up on business intelligence leading to bid opportunities and foundation grant submissions.
Collaborate with CEO and Senior Management team to develop strategies which secure unrestricted funding reserves.
Identify and capitalize on opportunities to increase Equal Access’ visibility and elevate its public image in support of business development efforts.
Prepare and manage the annual report and other marketing communications to institutional donors including contributions to the website.
Collaborate with Senior Management, Development and Program staff to accomplish related results.

Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:

Minimum of ten years progressively challenging international business development experience, and 5 years of management level experience relevant to the position - including proposal design and negotiations with a proven track record of securing annual and multi-year funding from donor agencies such as USAID, other bi-laterals, UN agencies, and major foundations. (Experience in securing unrestricted funding while not required is a strong plus)
Excellent writing skills with demonstrated ability to produce compelling and technically sound proposals and promotional documents both individually and in collaboration with teams.
Experience creating complex multi-year budgets and cost structures in support of complex program designs and/or donor budget requirements.
Experience in development communications, public relations or a media/journalism background is preferred.
Intellectually agile and flexible with strong creative and analytical skills.
Superior organizational and management skills: ability to multi-task, manage teams to deadlines
apply results oriented problem solving approaches; and collaborate effectively as a team member.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills with co-workers, partners and donors
Strong sense of accountability, integrity and ability to handle highly visible responsibilities
A commitment to the Vision and Mission of Equal Access.
Graduate degree (or additional experience in lieu) preferably in marketing, communications, business development or international development.
Proven understanding of key international development issues and their nexus with development communications – civil society development, health and HIV/AIDS, migration, women’s empowerment and youth issues.
Knowledge of USAID, multilateral and/or bilateral procedures and guidelines strongly preferred.
Excellent computer skills including use of Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.

Programme Communication Specialist

lpalmer — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:19:32 -0800

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Programme Communication Specialist/ACSD, L-4 to be based in its Dakar Regional Office, Senegal.

Under the general guidance of the Regional Chief, Communication for Development and in close collaboration with the Chiefs of Nutrition, Health and WASH, the Programme Communication Specialist / ACSD is responsible for assisting UNICEF Country Offices in the design, management, monitoring and evaluation of behaviour and social change communication strategies in support of ACSD.

Please see Terms of Reference

Your profile:

Advanced university degree in the social/behavoural sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, community-based development) with emphasis on participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, participatory research, training and impact evaluation of communication interventions.
Eight years progressively responsible work experience in the planning and management of social development programmes, including four years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes. A work experience in the Human-rights based approach programming applied to community participation would be an asset.
Knowledge of current developments in the fields of communication theory, adult learning theory, indigenous media, community organization and participation.
Training in strategic communication planning, behaviour analysis, formative research and evaluation of communication interventions.
Proven skills in communication, networking, advocacy and negotiation.
Ability to organize and implement training, including development of curricula and methodologies.
Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
Knowledge and work experience in the social, political and economic environment of West and Central Africa
Fluency in French and English required. Knowledge of Spanish and Portuguese would be an asset

ICT Advisor / Trainer

lpalmer — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:30:29 -0800

The Royal Tropical Institute (KIT) is an independent centre of knowledge and expertise in the areas of international and intercultural cooperation.

KIT Information and Library Services is a department of the KIT, specializing in documentary information services in the field of international and development cooperation for academic and general public. It is a multidisciplinary department providing information services and conducting research, training and international advisory work.

The international advisory team is active in developing countries, empowering academic institutions, development and cultural organisations in effective application of information management techniques and ICT. The team has a vacancy for a:

ICT Advisor/Trainer for an average of 38 hours a week

Main responsibilities

As an ICT advisor provide advisory services to international projects
Support the implementation of ICTs in international projects
Develop training programmes and undertake training
Initiate, develop and spearhead projects
Liaise with donor and partner organisations
Contribute to the department’s acquisition of externally funded projects

We ask

Working knowledge of ICT standards in the field of academic information services
Knowledge of the development-related international information infrastructure
Substantial training experience
Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience
Working experience in developing countries
Demonstrated ability to raise project funding
Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written English and preferably Dutch

Additional information

Appointment is initially for two years, with the intention for renewal depending on circumstances at the time of review.
The job requires you to frequently travel abroad.

We offer
Salary, based on age, qualifications and experience, is between € 3,284 and € 4,509 gross per month for a 38-hour working week. In addition, there is an 8% holiday allowance and admission to the KIT pension fund (ABP). For applicants from abroad, there is the possibility of a temporary housing allowance and a moving allowance. The document International Staff at KIT is available on request.

Information
Information about this position may be obtained from Mr. H. Heemskerk, Head ILS Research & Advisory Services, telephone +31 (0)20 568 8320, or via e-mail: h.heemskerk@kit.nl General information about KIT and its departments can be found at: www.kit.nl

Financial Accounting Officer

lpalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:44:02 -0800

The mission of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance is to reduce the spread of HIV and meet the challenges of AIDS. Our vision is a world in which people do not die of AIDS. Since 1994, the Alliance and its partners have supported over 3,000 projects, in over 40 countries, reaching millions of people.

We are currently recruiting a Financial Accounting Officer to join the Finance team at our Brighton Secretariat. He/she will be part of a small finance team with responsibility for managing the complex flow of funds from our donors to our partners, dealing with foreign currency and cash flow issues. He/she will also support Field Programmes staff and partner finance staff with sound and understandable financial advice, as well as maintaining our own balance sheet and processing transactions.

Reporting to the Manager: Financial Accounting, the successful candidate will ideally have experience of working within a complex financial environment, and excellent financial accounting skills coupled with strong interpersonal skills. You will be a self starter with good attention to detail and personal organisation.

Communication for Development Specialist

lpalmer — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:55:51 -0800

Communication for Development Specialist (Immunization (Meningitis/New Vaccines)), L-4
Dakar Regional Office, Senegal

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks a Communication for Development Specialist (Immunization (Meningitis/New Vaccines)) to be based in its Dakar Regional Office, Senegal.

Reporting to the Regional Adviser, Communication for Development, and in close coordination with the Regional EPI Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting Country Offices and national governments in the design, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of large-scale social and behaviour change communication strategies in support of immunization (Meningitis / New Vaccines Introduction) in West and Central Africa Region.

Your profile:

Advanced university degree in the social/behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education) with emphasis on participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, participatory research, training and impact evaluation of communication interventions.
Eight years progressively responsible work experience in the planning and management of social development programmes, including four years in developing countries, with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.
Knowledge of current developments in the fields of communication theory, motivational psychology, adult learning theory, indigenous media, community organization and participation.
Training in strategic communication planning, behaviour analysis, formative research and evaluation of communication interventions.
Proven skills in communication, networking, advocacy and negotiation.
Ability to organize and implement training, including development of curricula and methodologies.
Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.
Experience in programming at the country level.
Fluency in French and English required. Knowledge of the Spanish and Portuguese is an asset.

Monitoring and Evaluation Associate

qedgroup1250 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:42:04 -0800

The QED Group, LLC is a full-service consulting firm that provides practical solutions to social problems through sound analysis, proven management techniques, and creative implementation. The QED Group works with private-sector clients, U.S. agencies and overseas governments, international donors, and PVOs/NGOs in the United States, Europe, the former Soviet Union, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America.

We are currently searching for a Monitoring and Evaluation Associate. This is a full-time, exempt position. The M&E Associate will report to the Evaluation/Knowledge Management Practice Manager.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Develop M&E strategies, results frameworks, performance monitoring plans, and M&E systems for clients.
Report the results and findings of assessments and reviews
Participate on and potentially manage M&E projects that promote transparency and accountability.
Develop evaluation methodologies and approaches for proposals that help win business.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate extensively in the development and implementation of and research, analytical, and evaluation services (e.g., client needs assessments, results frameworks, performance management plans, mid term and final project/program evaluations, development of evaluation conceptual models, grantee evaluation plans, data collection instrument development, etc.)
Create, maintain and supervise a monitoring and evaluation system that will include developing appropriate forms for collecting data.
Oversee the effective use of IT systems that store and track results and impact of programs on target beneficiaries.
Train clients in strategic planning and performance monitoring.
Develop evaluation work plans, schedules, and budgets to implement comprehensive evaluation designs.
Help recruit and oversee consultants who provide technical assistance support to both domestic and international monitoring and evaluation projects.
Manage relationships with clients and the organizations that implement the projects and programs that we monitor and evaluate.
Assist with proposal efforts and business development initiatives in the international development and Federal marketplace.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters degree in international development or related field,minimum of 8 years direct M&E experience in developing countries
3 to 5 years working in the USAID evaluation environment, experience working with the UN or other bilateral/multilateral agency desirable
Strong organizational, writing and communications skills
Written and oral fluency in English required, other languages a plus
Advanced level experience with evaluation software packages and MS Office
Ability to work independently and manage various projects with minimum supervision
Ability and willingness to undertake substantial travel, including travel to conflict and post conflict areas.
Authorization to work in the US preferred

The QED Group LLC is a mid-sized management consulting firm based in Washington DC.

Web Development Officer

lpalmer — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:23:56 -0800

Web Development Officer consultancy, Dakar Regional Office, Senegal

The UNICEF Regional Office for West and Central Africa (WCARO) is seeking to develop further its knowledge and information sharing capacity. The Consultant will be responsible for developing the WCARO intranet and internet as a strategic communication, information sharing and knowledge management tool. Both platforms should be optimized for knowledge transfer and information sharing.

The priority will be to develop the intranet site for knowledge management and sharing across all areas of activity within the Regional Office. A strong focus will be put on site performances for accessibility in low-bandwith. Working closely with programme staff, the Consultant will support the organization of the information and content from a system, as well as from a user perspective, to ensure optimal interactivity, usability and content retrieval.

The Consultant will support the expansion of the Communication for Development Technical Resource Network and the setting up of Communities of Practice. Particular attention will be given to Gender mainstreaming, dissemination of information on polio campaigns, related programme communication activities and other responses to outbreaks.

Tasks

Be responsible for the site development and maintenance to ensure that websites are optimized for knowledge transfer and training. The Consultant will work closely with the Communication, Planning and IT team to edit and structure content, as needed.
Be responsible for functional design (structure, navigation, content, etc.) - for developing a governance model and encouraging the engagement of staff.
Set up content schemes (like categorization of documents);
Assist the RO with implementation of any required content migrations, as required.
Be expected to work with existing UNICEF systems and protocols (Lotus Domino and Notes 8.5) and liaise with the headquarters intranet and knowledge management teams and the Regional Office IT team.
Liaise closely with staff in RO and Country Offices to co-ordinate updates.
Work closely together with the facilitators of Communities of Practice to get a good understanding on user demands and organizational needs
Support intranet users in technical issues. Draft user manual. Ensure users gain access to the right information by being members of the appropriate user groups within systems.

Skills

Experience with web content management and document management systems is required.
Experience with Lotus Domino development. Familiarity with other CMS used such as RedDot and Microsoft Sharepoint is a plus.
The Consultant should be conversant with the tools used in the participatory internet (web 2.0 tools) and be open for innovations in internet/intranet usage.
Formal information management qualification or relevant experience
The Consultant must be fluent in spoken and written English and proficient in French.
The Consultant should understand UNICEF business needs and processes and be able to translate them into practical solutions.

Terms and Conditions

The Consultant will work under the supervision of the Regional Chief of Communication at WCARO in Dakar, Senegal and will be required to work from the office there.
WCARO will provide office space and computer.
Payment will be made according to UNICEF rules and regulations for Consultancies/SSAs.
The duration of this contract will be for 6 months.

Sr. Advisor, Human Workforce Development

MaryF — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:34:50 -0800

University Research Co, LLC (URC) is an established leader in public health consulting. Our work spans over 30 countries around the globe. URC’s mission is to improve the quality of and access to health, education, and social services here in the United States and in developing countries around the world.

URC seeks a Senior Advisor for Human Workforce Development to join its team. The position, based in Bethesda, Maryland, supports the global Health Care Improvement (HCI) Project funded by USAID. A key component of this five-year global project is assessing the health workforce and expanding the evidence base for the application of Quality Improvement to HR Planning and Management in areas such as training, supervision systems, interpersonal relations and workforce efficiency. Visit our website at http://www.hciproject.org/ for more information on this project.

The Sr. Advisor will responsible for increasing the performance and engagement of the health workforce in developing countries (primarily in Africa and Southeast Asia) by focusing on strategic HR issues: performance management; job analysis and task shifting; incentive systems; talent retention; and individual & organizational development.

Requirements:

To be considered, you must be eligible to work long term in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Master’s degree in management, human resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of 8 to 10 years of experience working in HR, workforce development, supervision and management systems.
Experience providing technical support in human resource management or quality improvement within the context of a developing country (i.e., Africa, Asia, or Latin America) strongly desired.
Prior experience supporting USAID funded projects preferred.
Excellent written interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French or Spanish is desired.
Demonstrated ability to work well independently and in teams.
Track record of being able to produce work in a timely manner with flexibility when necessary to adapt to changing work conditions.
Ability and willingness to travel overseas approximately 30% of the time.

Communications Program Manager

lpalmer — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:05:05 -0800

Company Profile:

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management. At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of several divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com

Position Summary:
MSI is seeking a mid-level Communications and Training Specialist to support the USAID Development Outreach and Communications Training (DOC) Program, which is implemented by the Bureau for Legislative and Public Affairs. The individual will be responsible for day-to-day coordination of the DOC Program, in coordination with a small team. S/he will be responsible for detailed design and implementation of training conferences, as well as for training USAID’s network of communications specialists in strategy design and implementation, as well as innovative communications approaches in the developing world, including the use of social media. S/he will serve as a backstop for USAID’s worldwide communications network, in coordination with the LPA Bureau. The position is based in Washington, D.C., with occasional overseas travel to support a minimum of 3 DOC training conferences and other communications efforts as necessary.

More information about the DOC Program can be found at: http://www.msiworldwide.com/index.cfm?msiweb=project&p_id=177

Responsibilities:

Provide strategic direction for DOC program goals and objectives;
Work with the project team and USAID staff to develop training curriculum and implement trainings for USAID’s communications professionals;
Serve as communications trainer, particularly in the area of innovative communications approaches using social media, video and more;
Deliver guidance on USAID messaging, as requested by USAID;
Develop communications materials for the DOC program;
Provide daily guidance to and backstopping for information requests from USAID’s worldwide communications specialists;
Liaise with other USAID Bureaus on communications activities; and
Provide additional communications support to field missions as requested.

Qualifications:

Degree in communications, public relations, journalism or related field from an accredited university;
This is a mid-level position; candidates should have 10+ years of experience in developing and designing communication strategies;
Prior professional-level training and/or teaching experience;
Experience using mixed media including television, radio and print as well as the web and social media preferred;
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
Ability to work in a small team environment;
Ability to obtain a USAID security clearance;
Applicants must be based in the DC area or willing to relocate; relocation package not offered for this position.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Senior Advisor: HIV Prevention

lpalmer — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:21:32 -0800

The mission of the International HIV/AIDS Alliance is to support communities to play a full and effective role in the AIDS response. Our vision is a world in which people do not die of AIDS. Since 1994, the Alliance and its partners have supported over 3,000 projects, in over 40 countries, reaching millions of people.

The International HIV/AIDS Alliance is seeking a highly-qualified, dynamic and experienced person to fulfill the role of Senior Advisor: HIV prevention. This post is a senior position within the Alliance secretariat which will guide good practice in HIV programming and raise the importance of the role of communities in preventing HIV with global policy makers and donors. The successful post-holder will join a team of Senior Advisors in the HIV Best Practice Unit based at the Alliance’s secretariat in Brighton, UK.

The position has four major components: helping to define and establish good practice standards in HIV prevention for community organisations; guiding and framing technical support provided to programmes by the Alliance’s regional technical support hubs; participating in and influencing global policy fora and donor practice on HIV prevention programming; and conceptualising and writing applications for funding. To do this, the post-holder must have the experience and technical capacity to provide leadership across the Alliance on HIV prevention practice in both concentrated and generalised epidemics, in developing countries.

Media Relations Manager

lpalmer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:52:15 -0800

The Ford Foundation is a private philanthropic institution that serves as a resource for innovative people and institutions worldwide. Our goals are to: Strengthen democratic values; reduce poverty and injustice; promote international cooperation; advance human achievement. This has been our purpose for almost half a century.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Media Relations Manager reports to the Communications Director and plays the lead role in developing proactive and reactive media plans for the Foundation as part of an overall communications strategy that encompasses US and global audiences and issues. The Manager also serves as a strategic focal point for key program areas and advises on broad communications strategy for program teams.

The Media Relations Manager forms a team with the Public Engagement Manager and Senior Producer, as well as the Senior Strategy Officer, and works closely with the Director and VP of Communications in advising senior Ford management on key media issues and opportunities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
This important role calls for a talented and versatile professional with extensive experience in media relations, strategic messaging, and sensitive issues management on both domestic and international fronts. The Media Relations Manager must have at least twelve years experience in strategic media relations work, with significant background in the nonprofit and/or public sector. Speech writing experience required. Political experience preferred.

The candidate must be a superior writer and strategic thinker, with the capacity to develop and follow-through on long-range plans while managing emerging news. The ability to engage with and build fruitful relationships with journalists, bloggers, opinion writers and others in the media is required, and a strong and global set of current media contacts is preferred. A demonstrated ability to interact successfully with programmatic colleagues and senior management in a complex environment is essential.

Bachelor’s degree in English, Public Relations, Journalism or other related field. Master’s degree preferred.

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent grasp of the evolving media environment, including new media, and the political, cultural and economic impact of the changing landscape on non-profit communications
Thorough familiarity with agenda-setting media organizations and journalists, both in the US and globally
Familiarity and comfort with the issues of democracy, human rights, economic development, free expression and social justice that define the Foundation’s grant-making
International experience
Excellent team leadership skills and a demonstrated capacity to create positive and collaborative work environment
True passion for writing and communicating in clear, compelling and impactful ways that serve a mission-driven institution
Detail-oriented and self-directed; able to share and develop the skills of others
Politically savvy and aware; sound judgment
Commitment to the foundation’s mission and core values of equity, diversity, voice and participation, knowledge and creativity, and honesty and integrity.

Candidates must be willing to be based in the New York City office.

Grade: 131 - Exempt
Salary: is based on experience and on the Foundation's commitment to internal equity. A generous benefits package is provided.

Sr. TA for Hygiene, Communication and Behavior Change

MaryF — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:48:53 -0800

University Research Co. (URC) is seeking consultants for a proposed USAID project to implement the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Program in Liberia.

The purpose of the WASH program is to make measurable improvements in water supply, sanitation, hygiene and the enabling environment (for WASH) in target areas within six counties in Liberia and selected communities of greater Monrovia.

Candidates should have strong formative research skills including consumer preference and knowledge and behavior (focus groups, studies, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS:

A master’s degree in Public Health related discipline
At least 5–7 years of experience in BCC, preferably in hygiene
Strong formative research skills including consumer preference, knowledge & behavior studies
Experience in community mobilization including working with local leaders and local organizations including NGOs
Demonstrated ability to help direct multiple partner collaborative projects
Experience with creative Public Private partnerships (not necessary but a plus), social marketing, and health education experience.
Experience in developing, implementing and managing BCC activities
Demonstrated ability to create collaborative partnerships and build alliances among local influential opinion leaders, government, civil society and international organizations
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with senior Government personnel, NGO partners, host country citizens, U.S. and foreign government organizations, donor partners, and the private sector
Demonstrated skills, abilities, and experience managing a program of similar magnitude and complexity; working collaboratively across technical disciplines, and communicating effectively orally and in writing
Experience working in Africa

Senior Project Director

lpalmer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:23:26 -0800

Driven by Passion. Guided by Respect. Focused on Results. We believe these values are essential to the Academy for Educational Development’s (AED) ability in making a difference in individual lives. The Academy for Educational Development (AED) is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to addressing human development needs in the United States and throughout the world.

AED seeks a Senior Project Director for our PREVENT project.

Project Summary:
PREVENT (or the Global Avian Influenza and Zoonotic Disease Behavior Change and Communication Support Activity) is one of five projects in USAID's new Emerging Pandemic Threats (EPT) program. It is a 5-year program with a potential value of $70 million. PREVENT's goal is to reduce the risk of animal-to-human and human-to-human transmission of zoonotic viruses.
The Project has six objectives:

Develop a Behavior Change and Communication (BC/C) strategic framework for “rare” emerging infectious disease events such as H5N1 avian influenza and Ebola hemorrhagic fever.
Characterize“high risk” practices that enable transmission of novel pathogens from animal hosts to humans and between humans.
Identify “high risk” groups who are particularly vulnerable to being exposed to and infected by novel pathogens from animal hosts.
Develop and validate effective BC/C interventions to raise awareness among the general public and policy makers on risks and appropriate actions needed to minimize human infection by novel pathogens of animal origins.
Implement state-of-the-art behavior change activities among high risk populations that can lower the risk of transmission of novel pathogens from animals to humans and between humans.
Develop effective strategies for improving national, regional, and community level pandemic preparedness and response.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The PREVENT Project Director will have management oversight and decision-making authority for all of the Project's technical, administrative, financial, and contractual matters. S/he will be the principal point of contact with USAID and with the Program Coordination Group of USAID's EPT Program. S/he will supervise the Project's senior staff including Senior Technical Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Communication Managers. The Project Director will also be principal point of contact with AED senior corporate management, including representatives of Contracts, Accounting, and Management, and other Centers and Groups at AED.

Serves as the principal liaison between the project and the USAID program officer (COTR) and other involved USAID staff.
Maintains a positive, productive, and responsive relationship between the program and USAID.
With the Senior Technical Director, represents PREVENT on the Program Coordination Group for USAID's Emerging Pandemic Threats Program, which includes four other major projects.
With the Senior Technical Director and Senior Communication Managers, oversees the work of key partners (GVFInc, G6 Consulting); supervises the project’s senior staff and oversees the general efficiency and productivity of project staff, consultants, subrecipients, and other partner organizations.
Oversees overall strategic planning, work planning and financial planning, ensuring that USAID funds are used in an effective manner, properly reported on and accounted for, and that cost share targets are met.
Serves as the program’s principal interface with outside agencies and potential partners such as CDC, WHO, UNICEF, FAO, other donor agencies, other cooperating agencies, and non-profit or non-governmental organizations.
Identifies and participates in knowledge dissemination events and activities, including publishing opportunities in peer review journals.
Represents PREVENT at national and international fora, as needed.
Serves as principal point of contact with AED senior corporate management, including representatives of Contracts, Accounting, and Management, and other Centers and Groups at AED.

REQUIREMENTS:

Masters in one of the following or related fields: Behavior Change Communications, Epidemiology and Public Health required. Doctorate preferred.
10 year(s) of relevant experience required
A PhD or DrPH in public health, epidemiology, behavior change communication, or a related field preferred, or the equivalent in experience.
Recent professional experience and/or demonstrated knowledge of current issues in emerging inectious diseases; knowledge of emerging viral zoonoses a plus.
Demonstrated commitment to social change, behavior change, and behavior change communication.
A minimum of 10 years experience working on international projects.
At least 5 years experience as a Director or Chief of Party for international projects of similar scale and complexity.
Experience working with USAID preferred, including knowledge of US government program and contractual guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to work with multiple partners on collaborative projects.
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective working relations with senior Government personnel, international organizations, NGO partners, host country governments, and U.S. Government Agencies.
Strong management skills, including proven skill in managing a large team of both senior and junior professionals.
Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written.
Flexibility to work in "emergency response" environment where priorities and urgencies change quickly and sharply.
Demonstrated ability to balance diverse perspectives and build consensus.
Proven ability to coordinate a diverse set of activities, set priorities while multi-tasking, and meet deadlines.
Supervises the Project's senior staff including Senior Technical Director, Deputy Director, and Senior Communication Managers.
Will involve international travel up to 15-20% of the time.

Senior CMAM and Emergency Nutrition Specialist

lpalmer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:13:26 -0800

AED Seeks a Senior CMAM and Emergency Nutrition Specialist

PROJECT SUMMARY:
FANTA-2 works to improve nutrition and food security policies, strategies and programs through technical support to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partners, including host country governments, international organizations and NGO implementing partners. Focus areas for technical assistance include maternal and child health and nutrition, HIV and other infectious diseases, food security and livelihood strengthening, and emergency and reconstruction. FANTA-2 develops and adapts approaches to support the design and quality implementation of field programs, while building on field experience to improve and expand the evidence base, methods and global standards for nutrition and food security programming. The project, funded by USAID, is a five-year cooperative agreement.

POSITION SUMMARY:
In collaboration with the Senior Emergency Nutrition Advisor and the Emergency Nutrition Specialist, the Senior Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) and Emergency Nutrition Specialist provides programmatic and technical support for USAID-supported activities in the assessment, prevention and management of severe and moderate acute malnutrition in development, emergency and HIV contexts. The Advisor will be responsible for promoting proven approaches and strategies related to the prevention and management of severe and moderate acute malnutrition; supporting improvements in the quality and local availability of appropriate therapeutic, supplementary and specialized food products; and strengthening problem assessment and performance reporting for emergency nutrition programs and CMAM programs. Technical assistance activities will also include refining guidance and tools for CMAM programs, designing and managing training and other capacity strengthening efforts for CMAM and emergency response, and participating in the design and implementation of assessments of CMAM programs and emergency nutrition intervention programs. The Senior CMAM and Emergency Nutrition Specialist will be based in Washington DC, with frequent travel to the field anticipated.

REQUIREMENTS:

Masters in one of the following or related fields: Nutrition and Public Health required
7 year(s) of relevant experience required
At least nine years of relevant work experience, including a minimum seven years experience working in international emergency nutrition, management of acute malnutrition facility and community-based, food security, and/or health programs.
Knowledge of and experience in food security and nutrition programming, especially as conducted by PVOs and/or WFP, highly desirable.
Research/policy experience and demonstrated competency in maternal and child nutrition programs in developing countries.
Experience in program management or the provision of technical assistance to programs at the national and local levels.
Experience with USAID and PVO programs, including USAID’s emergency food aid programs and PVO and WFP food programs, highly desirable.
Ability to work in a team consisting of people with different technical backgrounds and with people with varying levels of technical training.
Ability to undertake problem analyses and organize diverse information in a systematic way while thinking creatively to propose approaches to improve program design, implementation and results reporting.
Ability to work with others to translate technical materials into practical tools and approaches and be able to communicate these options using print, electronic and presentation services.
Demonstrated managerial, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to facilitate relationships and interact smoothly and effectively with clients and colleagues.
Superior presentation skills, both written and oral. Samples of writing will be required.
Facility with computing environments.
English fluency is essential and proficiency in French is strongly preferred.
Ability to travel up to 30 percent of the time.

Field Support Program Officer

lpalmer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:52:51 -0800

AED seeks a Field Support Program Officer (6.1) for our FANTA-2 project.

Project Summary:
FANTA-2 works to improve nutrition and food security policies, strategies and programs through technical support to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partners, including host country governments, international organizations and NGO implementing partners. Focus areas for technical assistance include maternal and child health and nutrition, HIV and other infectious diseases, food security and livelihood strengthening, and emergency and reconstruction. FANTA-2 develops and adapts approaches to support the design and quality implementation of field programs, while building on field experience to improve and expand the evidence base, methods and global standards for nutrition and food security programming. The project, funded by USAID, is a five-year cooperative agreement.

Position Summary:
The Field Support Program Officer will provide program management support to FANTA-2’s Field Support activities, in particular activities focused on nutrition and HIV, emergency nutrition and community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM), maternal and child health and nutrition (MCHN), and country-specific nutrition and food security policy and strategy development. The Program Officer will assist FANTA-2 technical managers in planning and managing technical assistance activities through tasks such as preparing Scopes of Work (SOWs), reviewing and editing written products, and preparing documentation for contracts with consultants and partners. The Program Officer’s responsibilities will include a combination of administrative, communications, and technical tasks. The position involves exposure to substantial technical content in nutrition and food security, but expertise in these technical areas is not required for the position.

Work with technical managers and administrative staff to support backstopping of country activities, including preparation and tracking of workplans and budgets, preparation of travel notifications, tracking and finalization of deliverables, and facilitating collaboration between field-based staff and headquarters-based staff for specific activities.
Work with technical managers and communications staff to support preparation of technical reports, workplans, and other written products, including proofreading, review for consistency, and light editing.
Work with technical managers to support preparation of SOWs for technical assistance activities, consultancies, purchase orders, and task orders. In some cases this may entail drafting specific sections or providing input to SOWs, and in other cases may entail drafting new SOWs based on existing SOWs and country-specific and activity-specific information.
Work with technical managers and administrative staff to prepare documentation required for contracts with consultants and partner organizations, and support other steps to facilitate the processing of contracts such as responding to requests for additional information.
Contribute to program reviews, assessments, and strategy development by conducting literature searches and compiling documents and information on specific topics.
Compile and maintain FANTA-2 products and other resources on specific technical topics for use by project staff, USAID, and other stakeholders.
Assist with the workplanning, budgeting, and tracking of Field Support activities.
Prepare responses to requests for information about FANTA-2 activities or specific technical issues from USAID/Washington, USAID missions, or other stakeholders.
Represent FANTA-2 at meetings with external stakeholders as needed.
Contribute to project-wide workplanning and reporting.
Complete other tasks as needed.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors required.
5 year(s) of relevant experience required
6 years of relevant experience is required with a Bachelors degree. 1-2 years of relevant experience is required with a Masters degree.
Experience managing complex tasks within fixed timeframes.
Field experience or experience working with field-based activities from headquarters.
Experience with USAID-funded activities is preferred.
Experience with preparation of written deliverables and products.
Experience working in nutrition, food security, or health sectors is preferred.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage a variety of tasks simultaneously and establish priorities.
Ability to write concisely and clearly in English.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Ability to initiate and implement activities with minimal oversight.
Fluency in French is preferred.

Senior Communication Specialist, Malaria

lpalmer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:00:17 -0800

AED seeks a Senior Communication Specialist, Malaria (7.2) C-Change, Center for Global Health Communication & Marketing

Project Summary:
Communication for Change (C-Change) is USAID's flagship program for improving the effectiveness and sustainability of communication programs across multiple sectors: population, health, environment and civil society. The program is designed to: 1) implement evidence-based health and development communication programs at scale, applying best practices for behavior change; 2) strengthen the capacity of developing country institutions to carry out social and behavior change communication; and 3) generate and share knowledge about applying effective social and behavior change communication to address emerging health and development issues. More information is available at www.c-changeproject.org

Position Summary:
The C-Change Senior Communication Specialist for Malaria will provide technical support in malaria control and coordinate activities with the President Malaria Initiative (PMI) program goals. S/he will assist in the development of strategies relevant to malaria to scale up delivery of existing and new effective interventions and will participate in conducting operational research. The post involves the coordination of activities with relevant partners including, Roll Back Malaria (RBM), and other stakeholders involved in malaria control.

Essential Job Functions:

Technical Support:

Provide direct technical assistance and support to the USAID President Malaria Initiative to devise appropriate social and behaviour change communication (SBCC) strategies, interventions, tools and training to support its global programs.
Provide technical guidance and support C-Change country programs working in malaria control.
Support country level programs to address malaria control and assist with the design and development of appropriate interventions and tools.
Help country programs build technical capacity at the national, regional, and district levels.
Function as part of the C-Change team and provide guidance and technical support to the Deputy Director, Director, the Country Managers, and research, monitoring and evaluation specialists on issues related to malaria control and ensure that all activities are consistent with accepted best practices.
Participate in international technical networks, working groups and meetings to represent C-Change in malaria-related meetings.
Contribute to the development of the C-Change technical strategy and keep C-Change staff abreast of new developments in malaria control.
Assist in providing monthly activity updates, quarterly and annual progress reports and as needed technical reports.

Program Administration and Management:

Ensure that the C-Change program attains its goals, meets its deliverables, and produces the results required as outlined by work plans and USAID in a timely manner.
Coordinate program activities according to the approved project work plan and in consultation with Project Director and Deputy Director and C-Change staff.
Assist in providing, coordinating or arranging technical assistance, capacity building, and administrative support activities under the project.
Assist Project Director and Deputy Director in the development in the production of yearly work plans, quarterly/monthly reports and operational budgets.
Review and revise approved work plans, timelines, and objectives for all project activities.
Provide technical input for program activities and ensure effective collaboration across all project activities.
Monitor the performance of implementation of program activities and ensure timely submission of deliverables.
Build and maintain cooperative and professional relationships with all malaria stakeholders.
Support the Project Director and Deputy Director to represent C-Change at meetings with donors, government ministries, core partners, UN agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders.
Develop a pool of technical experts in Africa that can support malaria control programs.
Track project deliverables and recommend steps to ensure targets are met.
Track and report monthly/quarterly on programmatic achievements and challenges.
Perform other duties as assigned by the C-Change Deputy Director.

REQUIREMENTS:

Masters in one of the following or related fields: Community Health Education, Health, Health Ed. & Behavioral Science and Health Promotion required.
10 year(s) of relevant experience required
Experience (at least 10 years) within the health sector with optimal understanding of key malaria issues.
Significant experience (at least five years) working in malaria control in the health sector.
Country-level experience (at least five years) with designing, implementing and monitoring behaviour change programs related to malaria control.
Experience with programs supported by international agencies such as WHO, World Bank, Global Fund and bilateral agencies such as USAID preferred.
Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills in a developmental setting with flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
Experience of working with Ministries of Health, international agencies and non-government organisations.
Demonstrated experience with training and capacity building related to behaviour change programs.
Successful experience in proposal development.
Excellent interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to interact professionally with staff, partners, and consultants.
Proficiency in English including speaking, writing and reading with the ability to write technical reports and documents in English is required.
Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
This position is based in the C-Change Office in Washington, D.C. Travel to support country programs is required. Travel is anticipated to be 30% of time.

Programme Communication Specialist for Immunization and Polio

lpalmer — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:44:02 -0800

Programme Communication Specialist for Immunization and Polio, L-3, Various Duty Stations in Western and Central Africa (TA)

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you. UNICEF seeks three Programme Communication Specialists for Immunization/Polio to be based in Niamey, Niger, Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire and Yaoundé, Cameroon.

Under the supervision of the Regional C4D (Communication for Development) for EPI/Polio specialist based in Dakar and in close collaboration with the UNICEF Country Representative and country teams (C4D and immunization) and with the two other C4D specialists colleagues based in the region, you will be responsible for assisting with overall management of the identified UNICEF Country Offices C4D for polio portfolio. Based in a UNICEF Country Office, you will also have a sub regional mandate.

Major duties:

Ensure that a C4D national communication plan for polio for each country is developed or finalized, budgeted and implemented, with a focus on:
• Analysis of high risk groups
• Clear communication objectives and behavioural outcomes
• Strategies and activities to support meeting these objectives
• Designation of responsibilities among partner agencies
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Reporting on progress and according to the polio communication indicators adopted in the region
Ensure that the reinforcement of communication for routine immunization remains part of the strategy developed.
Develop data management and documentation mechanisms that will facilitate reporting, evidence and data collection as well as analysis for guiding programme planning, monitoring and evaluation, and to share lessons learned with partners and UNICEF WCARO and HQ.
Provide capacity building including training on C4D for polio to national counterparts at central and local levels as well as to other partners involved in polio eradication programmes.
Oversee the establishment (or revitalization) of committees for C4D for polio involving key stakeholders. In each country two types of committees will be supported; one at the central level with responsibility for the overall communication strategy development, and others at local levels with a coordination and supervision mandate.
Promote partnerships on polio eradication between governmental, aid institutions (such as WHO, CDC, Rotary, USAID, etc.) and donors at local, national and regional levels.

Your profile:

Advanced university degree in communication for development or in the social/behavioural sciences (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education), with emphasis on strategic communication planning, participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, participatory research.

Five years progressively responsible work experience in strategic communication design or the planning and management of social development programmes.

Critical Competencies: Knowledge of current developments in the fields of communication for development, adult learning, indigenous media, community organization and participation. Knowledge of the use and application of channels of communication such as community radio, theatre for development, etc.

Training in strategic communication planning, social and behavioural analysis, participatory research and evaluation of communication interventions.

Proven skills in communication, networking, advocacy and negotiation.

Proven experience in social data methods and analysis, including participatory and qualitative methods such as Participatory Action Research, Appreciative Inquiry, Focus Group Discussion, etc.

Knowledge of the social, political and economic environment of West and Central Africa.

A working experience in WCAR related to C4D/immunization issues is an asset.
Fluency in English and French required.

Senior Gender Equality Advisor

lpalmer — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:48:05 -0700

IntraHealth is looking for a full-time Senior Gender Equality Advisor based in headquarters in North Carolina to provide technical and training assistance in gender equality, gender-based violence (GBV) and women’s human rights. The Senior Gender Equality Advisor will provide direct technical assistance and training to projects and perform the following functions: Liaise with other staff in planning technical assistance; consult with national stakeholders on the design and implementation of project interventions; develop curricula, protocols and guidelines related to gender analysis, GBV and gender integration; design assessments and evaluations related to gender equality and GBV; identify and brief consultants and prepare SOWs; prepare and monitor workplans and budgets; and prepare or review concept papers, technical guidelines, reports, work plans, and other documents. The Senior Gender Equality Advisor will perform the following institutional functions: Manage a team SharePoint site and content of websites; write or review GBV or gender-related documents; and identify and act on appropriate state-of-the-art communications and social networking structures for gender equality communications and activism.

Qualifications:

(Required)

An advanced degree in public health or related field with 8 or more years in gender (including GBV) and development; overseas experience working in low resource settings in a technical and management capacity ; conversant with USAID and other donor approaches in gender integration and GBV programming; familiar with international and regional conventions related to gender equality and gender based violence and how these are implemented; strong knowledge of, practical experience with and track record related to the psychological, social, economic empowerment of women; experience meeting complex technical assistance requirements on several concurrent projects/activities; experience developing performance-based curricula and protocols related to gender equality and various forms of GBV; excellent oral and written communication skills in English and ability to work in one foreign language (Spanish or French); skilled in designing, organizing and conducting training.

(Desirable):

Familiarity with Human Resources for Health, HIV/AIDS and MNCH programs and experience working in health settings; a collegial and collaborative working style with an ability to work alone and in teams; familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods; high level of computer literacy in Word, Excel and Power Point and Internet; ability to travel up to 35% % of the time; and willingness to master new technical areas. Candidate is requested to submit a sample of work relevant to the job (e.g., report, curriculum, proposal excerpt from own work. The successful candidate will be versatile with a track record of successful work in the areas identified as required qualifications.

Program Associate

lpalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:59:36 -0700

Job ID: 2009-1188
Location: US-NC-Chapel Hill
Experience (Years): 4
Education Requirement: Bachelor's
Relocation Eligible: No

Overview:
The Africa Regional Desk of Ipas's Programs Unit seeks a Program Associate to support, coordinate and manage the flow of donor documents, program funding and expenditure, and communication of program results of the Ipas Africa Alliance. This position is part of the Programs Unit which supports country programs and works closely with the Development and Finance Units. The Program Associate is supervised by the Regional Director.

Responsibilities:

PROGRAM Development: Work with the Alliance leadership, staff and technical units to conceptualize and develop new program concepts and strategies through the use of project planning tools in preparation for proposals to donors.

WRITING AND REPORTING: In coordination with the Alliance leadership and/or Project Managers, support the development of donor proposals and reports, and other country-related documents, including grant agreements, contracts, disbursement schedules, project timelines, project budgets, project work plans, monthly reports and financial and narrative reporting schedules. Provide information on country achievements and lessons learned that can be disseminated to a variety of audiences, both internal and external to the agency. Support positive donor relationships by responding promptly and professionally to requests for information and address the needs and interests of donors.

BUDGET PLANNING AND EXPENDITURE MONITORING: In coordination with the Alliance leadership, Finance Manager and/or Project Managers, plan, track and manage team budgets, including: preparing annual budget grids; reviewing coding of expenses and monthly finance reports; addressing budget discrepancies; revising annual budget grids; liaising with the Finance Unit for executing fund transfer requests; overseeing consultant payments and other payment requests, and; supporting the implementation of SOPs. Planning and tracking of Euro donor budgets and expenditures.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT: Assist the Alliance leadership and team in management of the country programs by providing support and technical assistance, including but not limited to, taking responsibility for tracking unit deadlines; entering information and updating organizational databases and managing contact databases as appropriate. Supervise sending of courier packages, mail, and collecting timesheets; scheduling meetings with TUs and taking meeting minutes; facilitating travel arrangements as needed, including: visas, travel documents and materials. Support the management and tracking of reports, proposals, and correspondence to donors, partners, and the Board. Update and maintain the electronic and hard files of documents for the Africa Alliance.

Requirements:

Bachelors' degree, advance degree in relevant discipline preferred;
4+ years program development experience;
Expertise in writing proposals and program documentation, familiarity with bilateral donors a plus;
Expertise in budget management and tracking;
Strong interpersonal and communications skills;
Ability to work independently as well as member of teams;
Demonstrated computer expertise;
Excellent written and verbal skills in English;
Cross cultural / second language skills preferred, and;
Ability to travel to Africa (approximately 25%)

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Community Engagement Director

lpalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:55:49 -0700

Successful community engagement efforts are key to ensuring successful clinical trials, and fundamental to IPM’s mission. The Director for Community Engagement will provide strategic direction to the Community Engagement team, who is responsible for communications, advocacy, education and outreach strategies at all clinical research centres for IPM in Africa and elsewhere. The incumbent will actively develop and maintain relationships with governmental and nongovernmental organizations as appropriate and other stakeholders in collaboration with the External Relations team, and provide direction and guidance with regards to recruitment, retention, and community education related to community advisory boards, community liaison officers and similar networks.

Close collaboration with other teams in IPM (e.g. site development, clinical programs, safety and external relations,) is required to ensure that all community ideas, values and concerns are taken into consideration during HIV incidence preparedness studies and microbicides clinical trials. Another crucial part of the role is to provide advocacy to all issues and discussions between the Community Engagement Team and community representatives, NGOs and other partners interested in Microbicides and clinical trial activity.

Click here for the full job description and to apply for this position online.

The International Partnership for Microbicides (IPM) is a global, nonprofit organization created to speed development of new products for women that prevent HIV infection and make them available in developing countries. The organization presents a dynamic and innovative approach to preventing HIV infection throughout the world. IPM's global headquarters is in Silver Spring, Maryland.

The International Partnership for Microbicides is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Humanitarian Policy Adviser

lpalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:54:13 -0700

JOB TITLE: Policy Advisor (Humanitarian and Security Issues Team)
POSITION TYPE: 12 months fixed term (maternity cover)
POSITION START DATE: March 2010
DIVISION / DEPARTMENT: Campaigns and Policy Division/Advocacy Team
LOCATION: Oxford
JOB FAMILY: Programme
LEVEL: B
SALARY: Circa £34,000 - £35,000
CLOSING DATE: 25th November 2009

OXFAM PURPOSE:

To work with others to overcome poverty and suffering.

DIVISION PURPOSE:

The Campaign and Policy Division's purpose is to:

Lead Oxfam's global campaigns (currently Climate Change, Access to Essential Services and 'Rights in Crisis' - which focuses on improvement in assistance and protection for people in humanitarian crises
Build Oxfam as a Global Campaigning Force
Support programme learning and development
Help develop Oxfam policy on what we do and say to ensure policies are informed by our experience

We will address gender equity in all of our work.

JOB PURPOSE:

As part of our growing international campaign team, to creatively develop and deliver Oxfam GB's analysis and advocacy on global security, conflict and humanitarian issues, playing a key, innovative role in making Oxfam a much more influential voice.

This post will focus primarily on issues of civilian protection in situations of conflict, seeking to improve both the response of national governments and the international community in specific crises, and to improve international norms, laws, practices and protection capacity. Work on specific crises is likely to absorb more time than work on 'systemic' issues.

The post holder will contribute expertise, energy and strategic direction to Oxfam's work in this field, working closely with staff overseas, other affiliates of Oxfam International and external allies. As a 'generic' policy adviser in the Humanitarian and Security issues team, the post holder might in future be asked to work on the policy issues around humanitarian assistance.

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Behavior Change Communications (BCC) Senior Advisor

jfotiades — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:43:49 -0700

Pathfinder International, a global leader in Reproductive Health, seeks a Behavior Change Communications (BCC) Senior Advisor to lead the development and implementation of a range of evidence-based behavior change and communication strategies throughout the organization. The BCC Senior Advisor supports field offices in developing quality standards for communication activities related to our key programmatic areas; sexual reproductive health, contraception, maternal and newborn care, HIV/AIDS, adolescents, abortion and post abortion care and advocacy. S/he is responsible for providing professional development to Headquarters and Country Office staff in the area of BCC, developing BCC activities and tools, contributing to new business development efforts, and promoting a culture of sharing information.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

Masters degree in one of the following or related fields: Communications, Health Education & Behavioral Science, or International Communications; extensive field experience with the US Government or at least 15 year of relevant experience in health and development communication in developing countries; up-to-date knowledge of global best practices in international communication and behavior change; Demonstrated experience developing effective, evidence-based health information and behavior change communication campaigns; proven record of accomplishment in designing, implementing and evaluating behavior change strategies in developing country settings; Ability to conduct BCC assessments, coordinate BCC plans/strategies with multiple stakeholders; advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and experience in layout design software (InDesign preferred); fluency in English is required; working knowledge of French or Portuguese a plus; ability to travel to developing countries up to 30% time; strong written and verbal communication skills.

Technical Communications Associate

eglaser — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:50:44 -0700

Job Summary:
The Technical Communications Associate, under the supervision of the Senior Technical Editor, will be a key contributor to the development and dissemination of technical publications and tools related to the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation’s (the Foundation’s) HIV/AIDS program implementation activities in 17 countries worldwide. Key aims of the Foundation’s technical documentation activities are to support country-level program implementation and to promote awareness of Foundation activities and programs to diverse internal and external audiences.

In collaboration with other team members within the Global Technical Policy Unit as well as other U.S.- and non-U.S.-based staff, the Technical Communications Associate will provide a combination of research, writing, and editorial support for the development of white papers, program briefs, best practices/lessons learned documents, technical newsletters, peer-reviewed articles and abstracts, and other documents and materials. S/he will also assist in the development of tools and the management of processes that broadly serve to enhance the culture of knowledge-sharing across the Foundation.

Self-motivation, excellent time management, ability to work independently, and attention to detail are vital.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support the execution of a Foundation-wide technical communications strategy through the writing, editing, and dissemination of documents intended for a global audience;
• Work within a cross-disciplinary team to produce technical publications that document global lessons learned in the Foundation’s HIV/AIDS care, treatment, and prevention programs;
• Provide writing and editorial support for documents originating from the Global Technical Policy Unit and the Foundation’s Country Programs, such as abstracts, position papers, program briefs, best practices reports, and technical newsletters;
• Support training activities intended to build the capacity of Foundation staff in technical documentation through the development/adaptation of curriculum materials and workshop planning and facilitation;
• Source and coordinate the work of contracted service providers (e.g., designers, proofreaders, translators, etc.) during document production;
• Use Internet- and e-mail-based technologies and tools to support institutional knowledge-sharing and the dissemination of technical information to a global audience;
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in Public Health, Journalism, English, Communications, or similar preferred;
• 2-3 years work experience in public health, journalism, communications, publishing, or related fields;
• 2-3 years experience writing and/or editing publications intended for a scientific or other professional audience;
• Proficient in Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat)
• Some Web publishing experience and/or basic knowledge of HTML is a plus;
• Familiar with international HIV prevention, care, and treatment principles and practices;
• Some experience in the development and/or design of training materials preferred;

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Basic understanding of medical terminology, especially related to HIV/AIDS;
• Considerable knowledge of editing and publishing practices (electronic and print);
• Ability to use the Internet to source and disseminate public health information;
• Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; and
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with demonstrated success working in a multicultural team environment; pleasant and efficient communicator by phone and email.
• Expert knowledge of English grammar, composition, and style;
• Ability to travel internationally up to 25% of the time.
• Fluency in French and/or Portuguese is a plus.

Deputy Chief of Party

MaryF — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:20:10 -0700

Actively searching for a French-speaking Deputy Chief of Party for an ongoing, long-term project, Intégré de Santé Familiale (PISAF – Integrated Family Health Program) in Benin, under the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI).

This is a USAID-funded project and will run another approximately 18 months, with a possibility of project extension beyond that.

The individual must have excellent financial management, administrative, project/program management and donor experience (preferably USAID), and experience in the region (not necessarily Benin but that would be beneficial). Experience with QuickBooks accounting software is highly preferred. It is not a technical position so in-depth health expertise not required, but knowledge of the health sector in Benin or another West African country would be helpful.

Communications Specialist

lpalmer — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 10:37:06 -0700

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) seeks a Communications Specialist for its Development and Outreach team in the HarvestPlus Program. This position is based in Washington, DC and is a one-year, fixed-term appointment, and is renewable depending on performance and funding. This position may require some travel.

Essential Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

Implement HarvestPlus communication and development strategies
Write articles for magazines and newsletters, briefs, press releases etc.
Draft, develop and disseminate effective promotional and development products
Write and update website content
Prepare PowerPoint presentations and reports
Implement social networking and other tools to improve program visibility
Assist with conferences and events
Develop and maintain communication related databases

Required Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Communications, International Development, or related field;
Experience in communications or development preferably for an international organization;
Ability to communicate complex research results in a concise and engaging fashion, in both verbal and written communication
Good project management skills--ability to prioritize work and handle multiple tasks;
Self-motivated, highly organized, and computer (Microsoft office) /web literate;
Basic understanding of international development issues;
Ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary and multicultural teams;
Good interpersonal skills;
Professional level of attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in Journalism, Communications, International Affairs, International Development, or related field;
Experience in agriculture or nutrition field desirable;
Conversant with social networking tools;
International experience, especially in Asia or Africa;
Fluency in more than one language;
Some desktop publishing software knowledge (eg PageMaker, InDesign)

HarvestPlus is a global alliance of research institutions and implementing agencies that are working together to breed and disseminate crops for better nutrition. HarvestPlus is coordinated by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI). HarvestPlus is an initiative of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).

IFPRI offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits. IFPRI is an international and equal opportunity organization and believes that diversity of its staff contributes to excellence.