International Alert Consultant
Alert is requesting ‘Expressions of Interest’ from qualified and experienced North Africa specialists for a seven month research assignment, beginning June 1st 2014. We are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of the Libyan context, and knowledge of the challenges facing the border region between Tunisia and Libya. In particular, we are looking for someone with strong research expertise and experience of building relationships with a variety of actors.
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, you will have proven experience working as a researcher with the ability to deliver high quality results within agreed timeframes. Fluency in Arabic is essential. Fluency in English and French is highly desirable. For further details please see the attached job description. As the assignment will be based in Tunis, you will need to have the right to work in Tunisia.
DEADLINE: 18 May 2014
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Search for Common Ground Design Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
SFCG is currently opening a program in South Sudan, working in partnership with UNICEF on a youth and peacebuilding program. The project will involve a combination of conflict analysis, media for peacebuilding, youth engagement, and other efforts at a national level.
SFCG is seeking a DM&E Coordinator who would lead efforts around design, monitoring, and evaluation in the South Sudan program. S/he would work closely with the Regional DM&E Advisor, South Sudan staff, and project partners to implement the baseline, conduct regular conflict scans, tracking project monitoring data, and ensure documentation of results. S/he would be a member of the senior management team, contributing to SFCG’s overall strategy and implementation in South Sudan. S/he would report to the Team Leader.
Qualifications: Minimum of three (3) years of work experience in a civil society or NGO setting; At least one (1) years of field-based data collection and analysis experience; At least one (1) year of work experience in design, monitoring, and evaluation methodologies; Bachelor’s Degree in a related area required; Knowledge of logical framework and results framework planning and evaluation methodologies, and the ability to coach and train others in their use; Excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; Ability to travel within and outside of South Sudan.
DEADLINE: 26 May 2014
A number of other positions are open with Search for Common Ground.
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NetHope and Visa are pleased to announce a second series of Visa Innovation Grants for development and non-profit organizations seeking to adopt or expand the use of electronic payments in their programs and operations. In 2013, NetHope and Visa launched the Visa Innovation Grants and awarded five grants to non-profit humanitarian and development organizations to support their innovation, implementation and adoption of electronic transfers and payments within their programs and organizations.
In the review of Visa Innovation 2014 grant applications, preference will be given to projects in specific geographies and for application of electronic payments in projects in specific sectors. Specifically, NetHope and Visa strongly encourage submission of proposals for projects in the geographies including Bangladesh, Brazil, India, Mexico and East Africa. In addition, projects applying innovative use of e-payments in the sectors of Agriculture, Health, Education, Emergency Relief, Community-based Savings/Lending and Microfinance are encouraged.
DEADLINE: 2 June 2014
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Amnesty International Nigeria Director
The Amnesty International Nigeria Director is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing strategies, operational plans and budgets for the work of Amnesty International Nigeria, towards the establishment and development of an effective AI presence in the country. For the first year the role will be heavily focused on establishing the office and its functions and recruitment of staff. Once established the Director will be accountable for management of staff, resources, office and operations of AI Nigeria ensuring the application of AI policy and quality standards across the operations throughout the office and provide political advice for AI’s work on Nigeria. Externally the Director will be responsible for building national relationships and Amnesty International’s profile in Nigeria and within the Amnesty International movement. The Director will represent AI at a senior level with the Nigerian government and others.
With a proven longstanding commitment to human rights and demonstrable knowledge of political, economic and social trends in Nigeria, you possess a deep understanding of challenges of developing activist organizations and the civil society landscape in Nigeria. You have a strong track record of senior level leadership and management success, preferably in an international organization, and experience of effectively lobbying governments and intergovernmental agents for policy change. Exemplary oral and written communication skills, and fluency in English are essential for success in this role.
DEADLINE: 30 May 2014
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Amnesty International Translation Production Coordinator – West Africa
This is a brand new role resulting from decentralisation of our translation and production services. Working as part of an integrated international team, you’ll have real scope for creative input at a local level. In particular, you will assess how to adapt content both visually and verbally for a regional audience. Handling translation requests, mostly for French and Arabic, you’ll work with a team of in-house translators, as well as third-party suppliers. You will also co-ordinate the production of related materials such as reports and leaflets.
Although this is a co-ordination rather than translation role, you will need fluent French and ideally some knowledge of Arabic. You’ll be used to working with printers and other creative services, while editorial experience would be a plus – in particular collaborating with designers on visual adaptations. You will apply your understanding of good design to ensure that work is fully aligned to the regional needs. You’re likely to have experience of working in Africa, ideally already living in Dakar, and will be confident about building good working relationships with local suppliers.
DEADLINE: 18 May 2014
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Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations (HIPSIR) is a Jesuit university institution that offers MA degrees and certificate courses in peace studies and international relations. HIPSIR is part of Hekima College, a constituent college of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa.
This certificate course will enable participants acquire knowledge on conflict resolution, peacebuilding and reconciliation mechanisms and equip them with practical tools for social change. Subjects to be covered include conflict and peacebuilding theories; conflict resolution mechanisms; historical analysis of the African conflicts: social, political & economic perspectives; models of peacebuilding and reconciliation in the social-political context. The program targets university students, pastoral agents, and all those interested in practical and theoretical skills in peacebuilding and strategies towards reconciliation.
COURSE DATES: 19 May to 6 June 2014
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Vacancy at International Alert – Consultant: Libya and its Tunisian border
Alert is requesting ‘Expressions of Interest’ from qualified and experienced North Africa specialists for a seven-month research assignment, beginning June 1st 2014. We are looking for someone with an excellent understanding of the Libyan context and knowledge of the challenges facing the border region between Tunisia and Libya. In particular, we are looking for someone with strong research expertise and experience of building relationships with a variety of actors.
Educated to degree level in a relevant subject, you will have proven experience working as a researcher with the ability to deliver high quality results within agreed timeframes. Fluency in Arabic is essential. Fluency in English and French is highly desirable. As the assignment will be based in Tunis, you will need to have the right to work in Tunisia.
DEADLINE: 18 May 2014
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Young African Leaders Initiative Expression of Interest Request
As part of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Washington Fellowship Program, IREX and USAID invite interested local organizations from Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Senegal and South Africa to submit an Expression of Interest statement to partner on the implementation of Africa-based activities supporting the fellows. Launched in 2014, the program brings 500 young leaders aged 25-35 to the United States each year for academic coursework and leadership training. Upon completion of the Fellows’ U.S.-based programming, the program will support and coordinate a range of interconnected Africa-based networking and professional development activities under the USAID-funded Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders program.
Each selected local Implementing Partner organization will engage Washington Fellowship alumni in Africa by playing a key role in developing and implementing youth programming. Local organizations based in Accra, Nairobi, Maputo, Dakar, Pretoria and/or Johannesburg with experience in the following areas are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest: engaging and supporting youth leaders; developing networks and alliances among the public, private, and civil society sectors; and, managing a wide range of complex activities including internship programs, mentorship programs, and high-profile, large-scale conferences and training programs.
DEADLINE: 30 May 2014
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West African Peacebuilding Institute
The West Africa Network for Peacebuilding (WANEP) is one of the leading peacebuilding organizations in Africa. The mandate of WANEP is to build the capacity of peacebuilding, development and human rights practitioners in Africa and worldwide on peace and security issues to promote and protect human security through context specific tools and indigenous techniques. To fulfil this mandate, WANEP in partnership with the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre (KAIPTC), holds each year a four-week course on peacebuilding in Accra, Ghana.
DEADLINE: 15 June 2014