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Switzerland: Project Officer Consultancy

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Organization: World Health Organization
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 07 Mar 2017

Purpose of the Consultancy

The purpose of this consultancy is to provide external technical support to the development of country profiles on household energy and public health with regards to the development of surveys and tools, the collection of data and the preparation and production of technical reports.

Background

The purpose of this project is the preparation of country profiles for four countries (India, Ghana, Kenya, Peru) at different stages in addressing the household energy and public health issue, using a combination of desk-based assessments, as well as country level data collection and interviews. Each country profile will summarize the current household energy situation the given country context and its associated health and climate impacts; map out all the polices to date for household energy; evaluate the socioeconomic and cultural factors associated with household energy use; assess national-level monitoring of household energy; and outline some key roles that the health sector may contribute to household energy policies and programmes.

Planned timelines (subject to confirmation)

Start date: 12/03/2017

End date: 11/04/2018

Work to be performed

The Consultant will be expected to follow up on the various activities related to the data collection and management phases of the development of country profiles. He/she will provide technical project support to the development of templates, reports for country profile development.

In addition, the consultant will be expected to support effective communication of country-specific highlights and lessons learned to the donor and partner organizations. He/she will logistically support the planning and execution of country field visits, as well as the development of regular progress and final reports to the donor.

Specific requirements

  • Qualifications required:

University degree in social or political sciences, development studies or public health.

  • Experience required:

Minimum of 5 years of work experience in development or environmental public health project management, 3 out of which need to be at the international level. Work experience in one of the four focal countries of this project would be an asset.

  • Skills / Technical skills and knowledge:

  • Excellent project management and administrative skills

  • Excellent communication and inter-cultural skills

  • Experience in donor liaison and reporting

  • Good MS-Office and web publishing skills

  • Highly motivated self-starter and team player

  • Desirable: Experience working on projects related to household energy, household air pollution and/or air pollution more broadly

  • Experience working with government agencies and ministries, particularly in developing countries

  • Language requirements:

Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

Place of assignment

The consultant will be expected to conduct this work in Geneva, Switzerland. Residents in the local commuting area of WHO offices with valid Swiss working permit are encouraged to apply

Medical clearance

The selected Consultant will be expected to provide a medical certificate of fitness for work.

Travel

The Consultant may be expected to travel, upon request.


How to apply:

People interested in applying for this consultancy should send their CV’s and a covering email highlighting any relevant experience(s) to Heather Adair-Rohani (adairrohanih@who.int), copied to Michael Hinsch (hinschm@who.int) by 7 March, 2014 by 16h CET.


Switzerland: Request for Proposal (RFP) 2017/HTM/HIV/003: Consultation to support hepatitis project on diagnostics

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Organization: World Health Organization
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 16 Mar 2017

Objective: The contractor will assist the Global Hepatitis Programme (GHP) with technical expertise and project management skills to deliver treatment to persons with HIV co-infection to support the implementation of project activities related to better, more effective and more affordable diagnostics, and service delivery approaches.

The activity coordination will be done under the supervision of the GHP team lead and the contractor will report to the weekly management meetings of the unit.

Main Tasks:

  1. Elaborate a detailed operational plan for the 2017 activities on diagnostics and service delivery under the various grants and monitor implementation of activities and budget.
  2. Support the technical assistance provision to UNITAID funded projects as implementation-science projects need to be technically analysed and results incorporated in appropriate WHO guidelines. This activity will result in reports on affordable, fit for purpose diagnostics and simplify the HCV diagnostic pathway.
  3. Conducting systematic reviews and data synthesis, focusing on review of data generated by UNITAID-funded projects for future WHO HCV diagnostics, treatment, implementation guidance and toolkits.
  4. Support the pre-qualification process of diagnostic tests.
  5. Conduct a literature review and document best practices on service-delivery approaches to diagnose HCV infection and deliver HCV treatment to persons with HIV co-infection in low and middle-income countries (LMIC).
  6. Support GHP in convening a group of implementation experts on hepatitis service delivery to reach consensus on implementation science research gaps.
  7. Support the annual meeting with diagnostics companies and generic drug manufacturers.
  8. Propose a mechanism to monitor the implementation of guidance to identified focus/early adopter countries to enable adoption of existing WHO recommendations. Compile best estimates of the key indicators of the cascade of testing, care and treatment (core indicators C2, C6, C7 and C8) in the focus countries (attach).
  9. Draft six-monthly UNITAID grant reports.
  10. Conduct technical assistance missions and support national stakeholder and partner meetings in focus countries for the UNITAID projects.

Key requirements for this consultancy:

Essential Education: Master University Degree in Medicine and/or Public health or other related studies related to laboratory sciences.

Essential Work experience: Seven years of relevant work experience in communicable disease programme at international and national level in low and middle income countries, of which at least three years in viral hepatitis. Desirable: • Work experience in research and/or implementation of prevention and treatment programmes for HIV/AIDS, viral hepatitis, or tuberculosis in lower and middle income country settings, • Experience managing projects, • Experience in the assessment of the technical performance and quality of diagnostics. • Experience in laboratory and diagnostic testing capacity building

Skills and Competencies: • Excellent communication and presentation skills, • Demonstrated capacity to write and communicate in English, • Ability to work as part of a team, and high level of interpersonal skills to work with Ministry of Health officials and partners. The implementation of the consultancy may require international travel; costs for such travel will be borne through separate contracts. The contractor is expected to be in the possession of an unrestricted passport.

The initial contract duration under this RFP is for 12 months, but could be extended to another 12 months pending the performance and funding availability.


How to apply:

Submission of proposals:

**Please refer to this link for all RFP documents: https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/54375.

No later than 16 March 2017, 17:00 CET, the bidder shall complete and return by either email or hard copy to WHO (only when this step is completed the bidder is regarded as a prospective bidder):

a) Covering letter signed by the respective authority.

b) Proposal (including, but not restricted to, technical and financial documents).

c) “2017HTMHIV003_3_RFP Confidentiality Undertaking” form completed/signed.

d) “2017HTMHIV003_4_RFP Acknowledgement” form completed/signed as confirmation of the bidder's intention to submit a bona fide proposal and designate its representative to whom communications may be directed, including any addenda.

e) “2017HTMHIV003*5* RFP Acceptance” form completed/signed.

f) “2017HTMHIV003_6_RFP Completeness” form completed/signed.

Any prospective bidder requiring any clarification on technical, contractual or commercial matters may notify WHO via email at the following address no later than 8 March 2017, 17:00 CET.

· Email for submissions of forms and/or proposal: pdifin@who.int (use subject: Bid Ref 2017HTMHIV003)

· Mailing address for submission of proposal:

World Health Organization

­­­­Mr. Jerome Peron

HQ/HIV, PDI/FIN, D45034

Bid Ref: 2017HTMHIV003

20, Avenue Appia

CH-1211 Geneva 27

Switzerland: Energy Specialist

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Organization: World Health Organization
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 16 Mar 2017

Request for expression of interest:

Energy Policy Specialist

Geneva Switzerland,

World Health Organization

The Interventions for Healthy Environments (IHE) unit’s, of the Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health, objective is to promote health sector interventions, as well as interventions in economic sectors (e.g. housing, transport, energy) that reduce environmental health risks, promote better health, and optimize the health co-benefits of sustainable development /climate change mitigation policies.

As part of its Household Air Pollution and Health programme, IHE activities aim to build the capacity of the health and other relevant sectors to protect public health from household air pollution caused by the use of inefficient and polluting fuels and technologies in the home. Accordingly, WHO is currently developing a number of tools and resources to support country partners and other stakeholders to implement the WHO Guidelines of indoor air quality: household fuel combustion. Some related activities include :

  • The development of the “Clean Household Energy Solutions Toolkit (CHEST)” which provides guidance on the tools and resources needed to develop and implement policies on household energy that protect public health

  • Monitoring the household energy access situation and its health impacts through the WHO databases on household energy use and its health impacts

  • The development of a policy database that captures both historical and current policies on household energy and/or household air pollution, and when available measures its impacts on health

Currently, WHO is seeking an international expert in energy policies to work in cooperation with the IHE team and other experts to design a set of assessment tools for the development of country profiles. Each country profile aims to be a rapid assessment which describes a country’s experiences and readiness to address household energy and its health risks. Each country profile will:

  1. summarize the energy needs of households, the types of fuels and technologies accessible and/or used by households, and map out the local resources, markets and infrastructure for household energy;

  2. estimate the population exposure to household air pollution and its associated disease burden at the national level and/or state level;

  3. evaluate the social, economic and behavioural factors (e.g. knowledge, attitudes, risk perception, household income, gender differences, cultural practices, etc.) contributing the choices of different fuels and technologies used by households;

  4. document the historical and current policies for and/or related to household energy use, household air pollution and/or its health impacts, and outline national and/or local government strategies/policy frameworks related to household energy use, if any.

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing a set of tools, and templates to be used in a country to research energy policies and their impacts/effectiveness; outline the energy resources and infrastructure for household energy use; and map out the relevant stakeholders in a country, particularly in relation to the energy value chain.

Upon completion of the tools, the selected candidate will support remote trainings for national professionals on how to use the tool, as well as make in-country visits to help finalize a draft country profile and participate in a stakeholders visit to the country.

Expected deliverables will include:

(a) a finalized set of tools and templates needed to gather and synthesize the information to develop draft a country profile on household energy and health.

(b) conducting webinar remote trainings and provide support to national consultants on the tools and steps needed to be complete a country profile

(c) completion of 2 in-country field visits to support the national consultants with the development of the respective country profile and plan for the stakeholder visit to review the draft report and meet relevant stakeholders

Duration of Work and Required Travel:

The selected candidate will be expected to complete a total of 32 days of work between March 2017 and November 2017. To complete the work, the candidate will be expected to:

  • Work 2 to 3 weeks in Geneva at WHO HQ* (during end of March and beginning of April 2017)

  • Work 1 week in 2 different countries (a total of 2 weeks in-field) *, later in the year, dates TBD

* Travel costs including flights and per diem will be covered by WHO

Qualifications and Skills required:

  • Sound understanding and experience with energy policy analytics and policy evaluation particularly in low and middle income country setting;
  • Understanding of policy decision-making processes and engaging/advising governments or other stakeholders on policies;
  • Practical experience developing tools and/or templates to evaluate or assess policies
  • Understanding of the challenges and intricacies of multi-sectoral policies;
  • Understanding the economics of energy policies and how this influences their implementation and effectiveness
  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral;
  • Desirable: Working knowledge of Spanish

Experience:

  • Identifying stakeholders working in different sectors related to household energy use (e.g. Ministry of Energy, Ministry of Petroleum, Ministry of Finance, etc), and mapping their respective roles
  • Evaluating the strengths, and weaknesses of an energy value chain in a country and evaluating different energy policy scenarios
  • Conducting a “needs assessment” and/or stakeholder mapping in a low or middle-income country
  • Desirable: Preparing tools and/or information resources for extracting and analysing information on energy policies and providing related trainings

How to apply:

The World Health Organization Headquarters in Geneva now invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest in undertaking this work to develop tools and support the development of health and household energy country profiles. Interested parties must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the above tasks: curriculum vitae, description of similar assignments, experience in similar conditions, examples of relevant reports or publications, etc. The final candidate will be selected through a competitive process in accordance with WHO’s operating policies and procedures.

Contact:

Expression of interest must be received no later than 16:00 (CET) on Thursday 16 March 2017. The expressions of interest are to be delivered electronically to Heather Adair-Rohani (adairrohanih@who.int) and Michael Hinsch (hinschm@who.int) with the mention “Expression of Interest – Energy Policy Specialist ” in the email subject.

Switzerland: Environmental Health Specialist

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Organization: World Health Organization
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 16 Mar 2017

Request for expression of interest:

Environmental Health Specialist

Geneva Switzerland,

World Health Organization

The Interventions for Healthy Environments (IHE) unit’s, of the Department of Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health, objective is to promote health sector interventions, as well as interventions in economic sectors (e.g., housing, transport, energy) that reduce environmental health risks, promote better health, and optimize the health co-benefits of sustainable development /climate change mitigation policies.

As part of its Household Air Pollution and Health programme, IHE activities aim to build the capacity of the health and other relevant sectors to protect public health from household air pollution caused by the use of inefficient and polluting fuels and technologies in the home. Accordingly, WHO is currently developing a number of tools and resources to support country partners and other stakeholders to implement the WHO Guidelines of indoor air quality: household fuel combustion. Some related activities include:

  • The development of the “Clean Household Energy Solutions Toolkit (CHEST)” which provides guidance on the tools and resources needed to develop and implement policies on household energy that protect public health;

  • Monitoring the household energy access situation and its health impacts through the WHO databases on household energy use and its health impacts;

  • The development of a policy database that captures both historical and current policies on household energy and/or household air pollution, and, when available, measures its impacts on health.

WHO is seeking an international expert in environmental health policies to work in cooperation with the IHE team and other experts to design a set of assessment tools for the development of country profiles. Each country profile aims to be a rapid assessment which describes a country’s experiences and readiness to address household energy and its health risks. Each country profile will:

  1. summarize the energy needs of households, the types of fuels and technologies accessible and/or used by households, and map out the local resources, markets and infrastructure for household energy;

  2. estimate the population exposure to household air pollution and its associated disease burden at the national level and/or state level;

  3. evaluate the social, economic and behavioural factors (e.g. knowledge, attitudes, risk perception, household income, gender differences, cultural practices, etc.) contributing the choices of different fuels and technologies used by households;

  4. document the historical and current policies for and/or related to household energy use, household air pollution and/or its health impacts, and outline national and/or local government strategies/policy frameworks related to household energy use, if any.

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing a set of tools, and templates to be used in a country to research the environmental health policies and their impacts/effectiveness; outline the resources and infrastructure to address the health impacts of household energy use; and map out the relevant stakeholders in a country, particularly in relation to the dissemination and monitoring of the adoption and impacts of clean household energy fuels and technologies.

Upon completion of the tools, the selected candidate will support remote trainings for national professionals on how to use the tool, as well as make in-country visits to help finalize a draft country profile and participate in a stakeholders visit to the country.

Expected deliverables will include:

(a) a finalized set of tools and templates needed to gather and synthesize the information to draft a country profile on household energy and health;

(b) conducting remote webinar trainings and provide support to national consultants on the tools and steps needed to complete a country profile;

(c) completion of 2 in-country field visits to support the national consultants with the development of the respective country profile and plan for in-country stakeholder visits to review the draft report and meet relevant stakeholders.

Duration of Work and Required Travel:

The selected candidate will be expected to complete a total of 32 days of work between March 2017 and November 2017. To complete the work, the candidate will be expected to:

  • Work 2 to 3 weeks in Geneva at WHO HQ* (during end of March and April 2017);

  • Work 1 week in 2 different countries (a total of 2 weeks in field) *, later in the year, dates TBD;

* Travel costs including flights and per diem will be covered by WHO

Qualifications and Skills required:

  • Sound understanding and experience developing or evaluating environmental or public health policies related to household energy use, particularly in low and middle income country settings;
  • Understanding of policy decision-making processes and engaging/advising governments or other stakeholders on policies;
  • Understanding of the challenges and intricacies of multi-sectoral policies decisions;
  • Understanding of the socioeconomic, behavioural and cultural factors influencing household decision-making, particularly related to household energy use and how this can be harnessed to enhance the effectiveness of policies and programmes;
  • Strong communication skills in English, both written and oral;
  • Desirable: Working knowledge of Spanish.

Experience:

  • Working on the development and/or implementation of environmental or public health policies related to household energy use, particularly in low and middle income country settings;
  • Evaluating the strengths, and weaknesses of policies and programmes in a country, particularly from a public health and/or environmental lens;
  • Conducting a “needs assessment” and/or stakeholder mapping in a low or middle-income country;
  • Modelling of policy scenarios to estimate environmental and/or public health impacts;
  • Developing tools and/or templates to evaluate or assess policies;
  • Desirable: Preparing tools and/or information resources for extracting and analysing information on environmental and/or public health policies and providing related trainings.

How to apply:

The World Health Organization Headquarters in Geneva invites eligible individuals to indicate their interest in undertaking this work to develop tools and support the development of health and household energy country profiles. Interested individuals must provide information indicating that they are qualified to perform the above tasks: curriculum vitae, description of similar completed assignments, experience in similar conditions, examples of relevant reports or publications, etc. The final candidate will be selected through a competitive process in accordance with WHO’s operating policies and procedures.

Contact:

Expression of interest must be received no later than 16:00 (CET) on Thursday 16 March 2017. The expressions of interest are to be delivered electronically to Heather Adair-Rohani (adairrohanih@who.int) and Michael Hinsch (hinschm@who.int) with the mention “Expression of Interest – Environmental Health Specialist ” in the email subject.

Somalia: Short term consultancy for a Health Laboratory Technical Officer

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Organization: World Health Organization
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 23 Mar 2017

The objectives of WHO's Health Laboratory Technical Officer is to optimize WHO technical and policy support to health authorities in Somalia in the area of Health Laboratories with special focus on undertaking laboratory components of Malaria indicator survey (MIS) 2017.

Duration: 6 Months (01 April to 30 September 2017.

Duty station: Mogadishu with frequent travels to Garowe and Hargeisa - Somalia

Salary Grade - P3

Terms of reference;

Under the direct supervision of Medical Officer – MCE program and WHO Representative for Somalia, the incumbent will coordinate laboratory components for MIS with the following specific/assigned duties:

  1. Participate in planning, preparation and coordination meeting with Health Authorities (SCS, PL & SL) for MIS 2017 for Somalia.

  2. Coordinate and undertake training programs for laboratory staff involved MIS.

  3. Establish and sustain Laboratory Quality Management System for health laboratories taking part MIS in all zonal administrations in Somalia.

  4. Provide guidelines on procurement of laboratory supplies, screening kits, reagents and equipment used in MIS.

  5. Provide on-job training for the laboratory staff in operation of complex laboratory equipment’s (Real-time PCR) and performing diagnostic tests.

  6. Develop national supervisory and monitoring systems to ensure proper implementation of laboratory activities.

  7. Ensure timely collection, compilation and reporting all laboratory data during the survey.

  8. Provide technical support in the development of SOPs and diagnostic testing for infectious diseases in the Public Health Reference Laboratory - Mogadishu.

  9. Perform supportive supervision in selected health facilities in Somalia.

  10. Perform any other duties assigned by the organization head in the area of Health Laboratories and Blood Safety.

Education (Qualifications): Essential:*****University degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences from a recognized Institution with M.Sc. specialization in Infectious Disease or similar field.

Experience -At least five years’ work experience in medical laboratory practices in clinical or research facility.

Desirable: Previous working experience with WHO and Knowledge of WHO mandate and goals and or experience in UN organizations/agencies or international institutions.


How to apply:

Interested applicants should submit their detailed CVs to ibrahime@who.int

Kenya: Country Director, Kenya

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Organization: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 17 Apr 2017

Project Description

Johanniter has been active in Kenya since 2005 supporting local partners in various fields such as health care, orthopaedics and rehabilitation, disaster risk reduction, nutrition, food security and livelihoods (FSL). In May 2011 Johanniter opened an office in Nairobi in order to enhance its Kenya programme and strengthen the cooperation with its local partners. Currently, together with our Kenyan partner organisations, Johanniter is implementing several projects throughout the country, including disaster relief and disaster preparedness activities, integrated medical services for refugees in Kakuma Camp, and a livelihood project in Turkana.The Nairobi office hosts a Regional Finance Unit that supports all other Johanniter offices in Africa in terms of financial and logistics control. In addition, the Nairobi Office might also take over additional support and/or supervision of further Johanniter Country Offices in Africa if needed.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Overall job purpose

The Country Director is responsible for the planning, management and development of all Johanniter programmes in Kenya and for ensuring that all activities are within the strategic framework of Johanniter. The Country Director provides strategic leadership to maintain a high performing team and establishes good relations with national partners and has ultimate responsibility for all security issues. The Country Director cooperates closely with HQ in Berlin.

Reporting lines

Reporting to: Head of Desk Africa (first level supervisor)

Director International Assistance (next level supervisor)

Tasks

Program Management

  • Build and strengthen external relationships and represent Johanniter in Kenya with partner organizations, donors, the host government, international and national organizations.

  • Communicate and oversee the establishment and implementation of programmes. Ensure that the country office team and partners have the necessary tools, resources, information, and assistance to deliver services that meet or exceed internationally accepted standards and protocols.

  • Proactively cultivate relationships with existing and new donors analyze the funding environment and trends, and foster a proactive approach to new funding opportunities.

  • Regularly visit project sites, if security allows.

  • Ensure that the projects remain needs based, within their budget limits and are in line with Johanniter and donor guidelines.

  • Cooperate closely with existing national partner organizations, provide support, input and guidance, if applicable.

  • Acquire new national partners.

  • Identify new programmes in the region, prepare and carry out assessment missions and reports and develop new projects as needs and resources dictate.

  • Build and strengthen external relationships and represent Johanniter with donors, partners, the host government, international and national organizations.

  • Compose/Write proposals and reports for donors and Johanniter HQ and ensure the submission to donors in a timely manner. Ensure proper monitoring and evaluation of program activities and budgets vs. expenditures and meeting monthly projections.

  • Diversify funding and develop key contacts with major donors and foundations.

  • Contribute to the development and achievement of country strategy

  • Maintain regular communication with HQ.

  • Organise quick humanitarian assistance in case of disasters in coordination with HQ and in cooperation with partner organizations.

  • Support Media and Press work in conjunction with the Johanniter spokesperson.

  • Work within local (infra)structures to ensure the programme is sustainable and, if appropriate, that operations are effectively handed over to local (infra)structures.

  • Raise Johanniter profile and visibility in Kenya and in Germany, e.g. by sharing project information on a regular basis for Johanniter websites.

Administration

  • Ensure that all policies and protocols are carried out.

  • Ensure that all administrative procedures are observed including legal matters.

  • Provide support to the admin staff in meeting the Government requirements

  • Compile regular reports, updates and articles for the marketing and fundraising department.

Personnel Management

  • Recruit international and national staff for the programme, if applicable.

  • Train and manage staff and support team cooperation.

  • Review and adjust organizational structure and job descriptions as needed to provide clear work expectations and adequate resources for achieving program goals.

  • Conduct performance reviews and support staff in their ongoing professional development.

  • Support capacity building for national partners.

Financial Management

  • Work closely with Regional Head of Finance and Administration Africa and Johanniter HQ on all aspects related to finance.

  • Develop and monitor the annual operational budget and ensure timely management of financial reporting, audit compliance, and cash flow in accordance with Johanniter as well as donor regulations.

  • Ensure all fiscal controls and donor required policy controls are carried out.

  • Provide oversight of country programme budgets and management of program spending. Anticipate potential funding gaps, develop contingency plans, and closely monitor costs to prevent uncovered program cost.

  • Prepare and submit activity reports to donors as well as quarterly updates. Prepare and forecast budgets and funding needs for the upcoming year in cooperation with Finance&Administration Assistant and Regional Head of Finance and Administration.

  • Oversee cash management and recordkeeping in accordance with Johanniter and donor regulations.

Security

  • Prioritise and manage security, ensuring that guidelines are followed and adapted as required at all levels, that maximum preventive measures are taken and that the team of Expats and National Staff is safe and well informed at all times.

  • Prevention and flagging of corruption and cases of fraud.

  • Annual review and update of the security and contingency plan.

Person Specification

Professional Qualification and Experience:

The Country Director needs to hold a university degree in a relevant field

Essential:

  • At least 5 years of experience in a humanitarian context/international development, minimum 3 years of experience in a leading position

  • Experience in implementing public health/ wash/ livelihood/ rehabilitation / DRR projects for international NGOs

  • Experience in project development, coordination and management, including project accounting, managing of donor funds (EU, UN, German Foreign Office and Ministry of Cooperation etc.)

  • Experience in working with national authorities and national partners

  • Experience in networking with international partners and donor liaison

  • Experience in acquisition of donor funding, proposal- and report writing

  • Experience working abroad in a context challenging environment

  • Experience in security management

  • Experience in conducting health and/or livelihood baseline assessments, (including SMART surveys)

  • Good understanding of financial and logistical procedures

  • Experience in HR Management and capacity building

Desirable:

  • Previous working experience in Kenya

Skills:

Essential:

  • Good knowledge of international standards and tools in humanitarian and development aid

  • Strong management, project planning and organizational skills

  • Analytical with a clear vision on program development

  • Strong written and oral communication skills

  • Diplomacy and negotiation skills

  • Human resource management and leadership skills, cultural sensitivity

  • Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Common sense and being proactive

Desirable:

  • German/Swahili/French would be an asset

Travel to project sites is part of the job


How to apply:

Terms and Conditions

Start date: asap

Contract duration: 12 months contract (with possible extension)

Remuneration: Between 50.527 € and 53.186 € annual gross salary (according to Johanniter AVR-J internal tariff and depending on relevant previous working experience)

Benefits:

  • maximum one month salary as annual special payment (depending on length of service within the year)

  • Social security provisions (lump sum 485 € per month) (for expats not falling

under social security)

  • International insurance package

  • 29 days annual paid leave

  • Yearly home flight (for contracts > 1 year)

  • Per diems (for international postings) for days in project country (currently 35 €

per day)

Please note that this position is unaccompanied.

Contact and application process

Applications for this position (including a cover letter, CV, reference contacts of three former supervisors as well as job certificates if available) should be sent to: staff@johanniter.de. Please indicate “Country Director Kenya” in the subject line of your e-mail and mention your earliest date of availability.

Only complete applications will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Please be advised, that due to the urgency of the situation, we might start short-listing even before the end of the closing date.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: HR & Administration Coordinator

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Organization: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 07 May 2017

Project Description

Johanniter has been active in DRC since 1995, with a focus on North Kivu since 2008.

The overall objective of Johanniter International Assistance’s Program in North Kivu, DRC, is to reduce mortality and morbidity by improving the health conditions and reducing vulnerability of IDPs and host population. Johanniter’s interventions aim to improve, in close cooperation with the MoH, the provision of and access to quality primary health care and to support the improved nutrition status of children under five, pregnant and lactating women and other vulnerable people (such as elderly people, people with disability, people living with HIV/AIDS, and survivors of SGBV). Furthermore, the improved access to water, sanitation and hygiene is part of Johanniter’s DRC programme.

Currently there are 5 international and 38 national employees working for Johanniter in DRC. Whilst internal regulations and a salary system for national staff is in place, this needs profound revision and update, including an external benchmark. Revision of job descriptions and organizational structure to meet the operational needs now and in future are to be executed within this frame. Furthermore there is a need to further other HR-policies (such as in the field of recruitment, learning and development, performance management). All those changes are summarized in a comprehensive HR-reform.

The current Fin-HR-Admin Coordinator usually is responsible for the management of HR and Administration. However, since besides the HR-reform there are other projects ongoing in finances which require significant attention. Therefore it was decided to split the function of HR-Admin and Finance Coordination into two functions initially for a period of six months in order to allow the HR-Admin-Coordinator to fully concentrate on the HR-reform. Both functions will work very closely with each other.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Overall Job purpose:

Coordination of all HR and Administration processes of Johanniter mission in DRC in close collaboration with the Country Director. Manage and implement the HR-reform.

Reporting lines

Reporting to: Country Director DRC (direct supervisor)

Regional Head of Desk, Berlin headquarters (second line supervisor)

Receives technical advice from: Head of Desk HR, Berlin headquarters

Supervising : HR/Admin Assistant and Support Staff (National Staff)

Standing in for: Finance Coordinator

Replaced by: Finance Coordinator

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Tasks**

HR:

  • Manage and implement the HR-reform (as described above)

  • Coordinate the planning, recruitment, selection, briefing/debriefing and well-being of all national staff including related administrative processes

  • Draft contractual HR engagements after consultation with a local solicitor and the Country Director

  • Ensure that all staff have valid job descriptions

  • Ensure timely and correct payment of national staff according to national labour law and Johanniter guidelines, including timely payment of Staff Social Security, income tax or other taxes as required by labour law.

  • Ensure implementation and maintenance of a transparent and fair compensation package for national staff

  • Maintain systematic HR databases and filing systems (incl. staff lists, leave register etc).

  • Trace execution of performance appraisals of all national staff

  • Set-up up and implement a systematic system for learning and development for national staff

  • Coordination of disciplinary procedures ensuring legal compliance and clear documentation

  • Supervise and train the team of Assistants and support staff (periodic staff appraisals, regular meetings, capacity building etc)

  • Provide HR guidance and consultative support to the Country Director and Project Managers.

  • Ensure compliance with and follow-up changes of rules and regulations in national law for the employment of national staff and up-date Johanniter National Staff Guideline in line with DRC and Johanniter regulations and CHS recommendations

  • Follow-up on visa and work-permits for expats

  • Coordinate planning of annual leave and R&R of expats and national staff

  • Ensure necessary employee representatives and committees exist and collaborate with them

Administration:

  • Ensure that the organization's legal status is secured and the national laws are followed by the organization

  • Draft and follow-up any contractual engagement (rental, vehicles, MoUs, Registration, etc.) in consultation with the CD

  • Set-up and maintain a systematic hard and soft copy filling system for all administrative matters

  • Collaborate with relevant partners and authorities

Other

  • Assist the CD in security management

  • Represent Johanniter in relevant forums and networks

  • Regularly coordinate all above mentioned aspects with the CD and Desk Officer in Berlin

  • Assist the country office team in translating guidelines and templates into French

  • Support CD in all other tasks

**
Person Specification**

Profession/Qualification:

University Degree in HR Management/ Business Administration or equivalent degree and relevant work experience in a similar position

Experience:

  • At least 3 years of experience in HR as generalist in the field of humanitarian aid / development cooperation

  • Experience in managing HR-projects (esp. compensation & benefits)

  • Experience in development and implementation of HR-policies

  • Experience in capacity building

  • At least 1 year working experience in DRC (esp. knowledge on legal and taxation regulations)

Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal communication and networking skills

  • Fluency in English and French with excellent verbal and written communication skills;

  • Ability to manage complex HR-projects alongside ongoing HR-activities

  • Profound IT-literacy (HR-systems, MS-office package)

  • Cultural sensitivity and team competence

  • Sense of delegation and commitment to local capacity building


How to apply:

Terms and Conditions

Start date: asap

Contract duration: definite contract for 6 months (with possible extension)

Remuneration: Between 39.063 € and 41.119 € annual gross salary (according to Johanniter AVR-J internal tariff and depending on relevant previous working experience).

Benefits:

  • maximum one month salary as annual special payment (depending on length of service within the year)

  • Social security provisions (lump sum 375 € per month) (for expats not falling

under German social security)

  • International insurance package

  • 29 days annual paid leave for annual contracts (proportionally for 6 months contract)

  • Per diems (for international postings) for days in project country (currently 56 €

per day)

Please note that this position is unaccompanied.

**
Contact and application**

Applications for this position (including a cover letter, CV, reference contacts of three former supervisors as well as job certificates in case available) should be sent to: jobs@johanniter.de. Please indicate “DRC, HR & Administration Coordinator” in the subject line of email and mention your earliest date of availability

Please be advised, that due to the urgency of the situation, we might start short-listing even before the end of the deadline. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

WHO Emergency Roster - Resource Mobilization Officer - P4

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Organization: World Health Organization
Closing date: 01 Jun 2017

https://tl-int.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701126&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00

The incumbent will develop and implement a resource mobilization strategy for the country/incident based on the needs expressed in the incident management plans. To research existing and potential donors; develop proposals, donor briefings, reports and updates; ensuring compliance with WHO and donor requirements. Coordinate the overall and day-to-day activities to secure rapid and sustainable funding for the effective implementation of the incident management operations and ensure accurate, timely reporting.

Essential Requirements: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in social sciences, international relations, political sciences, business, communications, marketing, management or economics from an accredited/recognized institute. At least seven years’ related experience, at the national and international level, in resource mobilization and external relations. Documented achievements in fundraising activities, part of which supporting humanitarian emergency or health outbreak response and recovery activities. Proven experience in writing resource mobilization proposals, donor reports and related documents.


How to apply:

The first time you wish to apply for a job through the WHO career website, you will need to create an account on http://who.int/careers/en/. On the horizontal bar at the top of the page, click Sign In. On the Login page, create your own login account (account name and password) by clicking New User.

If you already have an account, enter your unique login information when you click the Sign In button to begin the application process. For WHO staff, enter your WHO username and password.

On the Job Search tab, find the vacancy to which you would like to apply, then click the Apply button.


WHO Emergency Roster - Information Management Team Lead - P4

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Organization: World Health Organization
Closing date: 01 Jun 2017

[https://tl-int.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701128&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00

The incumbent will lead WHO’s information and planning team and supervise the respective functional areas, at the country level. Provide authoritative advice to the emergency team on risk analysis, needs assessment, strategic and operational planning policy, procedures and best practices, monitoring, project management, information and data management.

Essential Requirements: An advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in information management, public health, epidemiology, statistics, applied maths, business administration, public administration, or economic sciences complemented by training in information management from an accredited/recognized institute. At least seven years of related experience in strategic planning, monitoring, needs assessment, project management, data/information management and dissemination in the public health sector or health development sector, at national and international levels, part of which in emergency management or humanitarian context in leadership positions. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships.


How to apply:

The first time you wish to apply for a job through the WHO career website, you will need to create an account on http://who.int/careers/en/. On the horizontal bar at the top of the page, click Sign In. On the Login page, create your own login account (account name and password) by clicking New User.

If you already have an account, enter your unique login information when you click the Sign In button to begin the application process. For WHO staff, enter your WHO username and password.

On the Job Search tab, find the vacancy to which you would like to apply, then click the Apply button.

WHO Emergency Roster - Technical Officer Cholera - P4

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Organization: World Health Organization
Closing date: 01 Jun 2017

[https://tl-int.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701143&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00

The incumbent will manage the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Cholera disease prevention and control activities. This includes developing operational plans, dissemination of risk communication messages, the strengthening of early warning and surveillance system.

Essential Requirements: An advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in medicine, epidemiology, public health or health related field from an accredited/recognized institute. At least seven years of related experience, at the national and international levels, in health operations, with proven experience in managing outbreaks and health emergencies, with specific focus on cholera outbreak response strategy, risk assessment and on-going analysis of outbreak evolution and the effectiveness of the response to it.


How to apply:

The first time you wish to apply for a job through the WHO career website, you will need to create an account on http://who.int/careers/en/. On the horizontal bar at the top of the page, click Sign In. On the Login page, create your own login account (account name and password) by clicking New User.

If you already have an account, enter your unique login information when you click the Sign In button to begin the application process. For WHO staff, enter your WHO username and password.

On the Job Search tab, find the vacancy to which you would like to apply, then click the Apply button.

Emergency Roster - Incident Manager

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Organization: World Health Organization
Closing date: 05 Jun 2017

https://tl-int.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701096&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00

The incumbent will have overall responsibility in the coordination of planning, management, adaptation and implementation of strategies and work plans for the particular incident, including deciding on the ordering and the release of resources. The incumbent will manage the operational and technical components with WHO headquarters, establish clear lines of communications, ensure proper documentation of the incident, including the provision of situation reports and action plans. Essential Requirements: An advanced university degree in health-related field, management, emergency, humanitarian, disaster management or related field from an accredited/recognized institute. At least 10 years of related experience in emergency management and operations, with proven experience in emergency response. Substantial experience at both national and international levels in leadership positions, capacity-building and their implementation. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships and/or experience in developing countries. Substantial experience in efficient human and financial resource management.


How to apply:

The first time you wish to apply for a job through the WHO career website, you will need to create an account on http://who.int/careers/en/. On the horizontal bar at the top of the page, click Sign In. On the Login page, create your own login account (account name and password) by clicking New User.

If you already have an account, enter your unique login information when you click the Sign In button to begin the application process. For WHO staff, enter your WHO username and password.

On the Job Search tab, find the vacancy to which you would like to apply, then click the Apply button.

Switzerland: RFP 2017/HTM/HIV/008: Consultancy to support the HCV normative guideline development process

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Organization: World Health Organization
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 30 May 2017

In 2014, WHO launched the 1st Guidelines for the screening, care and treatment of persons with chronic hepatitis C infection. In 2016, an update to the guidelines was developed and a guideline development committee met to develop new recommendations that were not included in the 2014 guidelines. The Global Hepatitis Programme (GHP) of WHO aims to update the HCV treatment guidelines and disseminate these by the end of 2017. It will follow the same format as in 2016.

The 2017 HCV treatment guideline development process will include a Guideline Development Committee (GDG), who will provide guidance on PICO questions via a series of scoping meetings and teleconferences from April 2017 to December 2017. The release of the final document is anticipated by the end of 2017.

The 2017 HCV treatment update process has already started and PICO questions are under development and fairly well established. The Guideline Development Group has been nominated.

Objectives of the assignment:**

The consultant will assist WHO/HIV/GHP with technical and project management expertise to support the 2017 HCV treatment guideline development process.

Main Tasks:

The main objective is to provide technical and project management support to the GHP Team lead who heads the Secretariat for the 2017 HCV treatment guideline development process. The outlined tasks and deliverables for this contract are:

  1. Develop and regularly update, an overall concept and detailed work plan for the elaboration of the normative Guidelines.

  2. Support the development of scoping documents and prepare the initial GRC planning proposal and final GRC submission of the HCV treatment guideline document.

  3. Prepare back ground documents, draft presentations, and minutes for the meetings of the HCV treatment guideline WHO Steering Group and monitor the implementation of agreed action points. Ensure accurate and accessible filing on the meetings.

  4. Facilitate the systematic reviews and data synthesis on HCV treatment and service delivery approaches by drafting terms of reference for systematic reviews (other work may include modelling, literature reviews, values and preferences etc.) needed for normative and implementation guidance. Ensure the cohesiveness of various components (including the complementarity of PICO questions).

  5. Prepare the discussion documents for the teleconferences and meetings with the Guidelines Development Group, draft agenda’s and develop minutes. Support other subgroup meetings as required. Ensure accurate and accessible filing on the meetings and teleconferences.

  6. Facilitate internal and external communication on the HCV treatment guideline process and ensure updated mailing lists and contact database.

  7. Prepare communications for the Team Lead for stakeholders based on the roles assigned in the work plan, from groups and contributors, and ensure that an accurate filing system is maintained.

  8. Draft mock-ups for the guideline chapters and conduct a technical editing and quality control of all components, as well as ensure adherence to a joint format and style. Track the contributions to be handed in. Provide technical input on agreed upon chapters as requested by the GHP coordinator.

  9. Draft six-monthly UNITAID grant reports related to the normative guidance development.

  10. Facilitate support to the guideline publication and products in terms of lay-out and printing production checking and proof reading.

  11. Support GHP in convening a group of implementation experts on hepatitis service delivery or other defined areas to reach consensus on implementation science research gaps. Prepare back ground documents, draft agenda’s, and produce minutes of the meetings.

  12. Propose a mechanism to monitor the implementation of guidance to identify focus/early adopter countries to enable adoption of existing WHO recommendations. Compile best estimates of the key indicators of the cascade of testing, care and treatment (core indicators C2, C6, C7 and C8) in the focus countries. This will be done in collaboration with our Strategic Information unit and the country intelligence system.

Key requirements for this consultancy:

Essential Education:

Master University Degree in Medicine and/or Public health

Desirable Education:

Project management certificate

Essential Work experience:

Five years of public health work experience of which at least four years in the field of HIV or Hepatitis.

Desirable Work experience:

Experience in systematic reviews, guideline development, and in WHO will be an asset. Experience in Hepatitis guideline development will be an asset.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Good communication and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated capacity to write and communicate in English
  • Ability to work as part of a team, and high level of interpersonal skills to work with Ministry of Health officials and partners
  • Good organisation skills

Additional information:

The place of performance of the work under the Contract shall be on site, within the WHO premises at WHO headquarters in Geneva (Switzerland).

The implementation of the assignment may require international travel; costs for such travel will be borne by WHO according to its rules and regulations. The contractor has to be legally entitled to work in the country or countries where the work is to be carried out, and is expected to be in the possession of an unrestricted passport.

This consultancy will be initiated for 12 months, and for 12 days per month. Upon successful completion, it may be prolonged up to a maximum of 24 months as agreed upon by both parties following the conditions in the first part of the contract (but adjusted based on annual inflation) and pending on the availability of resources and performance.


How to apply:

No later than 30 May 2017 (17:00 CET), the bidder shall complete and return by either email or hard copy to WHO (only when this step is completed the bidder is regarded as a prospective bidder):

a) Covering letter signed by the respective authority.

b) Proposal (including, but not restricted to, technical and financial documents).

c) 2017HTMHIV008 RFP Confidentiality Undertaking form completed/signed.

d) 2017HTMHIV008 RFP Acknowledgement form completed/signed as confirmation of the bidder's intention to submit a bona fide proposal and designate its representative to whom communications may be directed, including any addenda.

e) 2017HTMHIV008 RFP Acceptance form completed/signed.

f) 2017HTMHIV008 RFP Completeness form completed/signed.

Documents to be downloaded from https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/57039.

A prospective bidder requiring any clarification on technical, contractual or commercial matters may notify WHO via email at the following address no later than 23 May 2017 (17:00 CET).

  • Email for submissions of forms and/or proposal: pdifin@who.int

    (use subject: Bid Ref 2017/HTM/HIV/008)

  • Mailing address for submission of proposal:

    World Health Organization --- ­­­­Mr. Jerome Peron --- HQ/HIV, PDI/FIN, D45034 --- Bid Ref: 2017/HTM/HIV/008 --- 20, Avenue Appia --- CH-1211 Geneva 27

    Refer to https://www.ungm.org/Public/Notice/57039 for additional information.

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Human Resources Coordinator (f/m), DR Congo

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Organization: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 30 Jun 2017

Job Title Human Resources Coordinator

Organisation Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. / Johanniter International Assistance

Organisation Description

Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. (www.thejohanniter.org) is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany. Johanniter International Assistance is the operational unit for humanitarian aid, development co-operation and emergency relief, implementing and supporting mostly health projects worldwide.

Job Location Goma, DRC

Starting dayasap

Project Description

Johanniter has been active in DRC since 1995, with a focus on North Kivu since 2008.

The overall objective of Johanniter International Assistance’s Program in North Kivu, DRC, is to reduce mortality and morbidity by improving the health conditions and reducing vulnerability of IDPs and host population. Johanniter’s interventions aim to improve, in close cooperation with the MoH, the provision of and access to quality primary health care and to support the improved nutrition status of children under five, pregnant and lactating women and other vulnerable people (such as elderly people, people with disability, people living with HIV/AIDS, and survivors of SGBV). Furthermore, the improved access to water, sanitation and hygiene is part of Johanniter’s DRC programme.

Currently there are 5 international and 38 national employees working for Johanniter in DRC. Whilst internal regulations and a salary system for national staff are in place, there is a need for a profound revision and update, including an external benchmark. Revision of job descriptions and organizational structure to meet the operational needs now and in future are to be executed within this frame. Furthermore there is a need to further other HR-policies (such as in the field of recruitment, learning and development, performance management). All those changes are summarized in a comprehensive HR-reform.

The current Fin-HR-Admin-Coordinator usually is responsible for the management of HR. However, since besides the HR-reform there are other projects ongoing in finances which require significant attention. Therefore it was decided to split the function of HR- and Finance Coordination into two functions initially for a period of six months in order to allow the HR-Coordinator to fully concentrate on the HR-reform. Both functions will work very closely with each other.

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Overall Job Purpose:

Coordination of all HR processes of Johanniter mission in DRC in close collaboration with the Country Director. Manage and implement the HR-reform.

Reporting lines

Reporting to: Country Director DRC (direct supervisor)

Regional Head of Desk, Berlin headquarters (second line supervisor)

Receives technical advice from: Head of Desk HR, Berlin headquarters

Supervising : HR/Admin Assistant and Support Staff (National Staff)

Standing in for: Finance Coordinator

Replaced by: Finance Coordinator

Tasks

HR:

  • Manage and implement the HR-reform (as described above)

  • Coordinate the planning, recruitment, selection, briefing/debriefing and well-being of all national staff including related administrative processes

  • Draft contractual HR engagements after consultation with a local solicitor and the Country Director

  • Ensure that all staff have valid job descriptions

  • Ensure timely and correct payment of national staff according to national labour law and Johanniter guidelines, including timely payment of Staff Social Security, income tax or other taxes as required by labour law.

  • Ensure implementation and maintenance of a transparent and fair compensation package for national staff

  • Maintain systematic HR databases and filing systems (incl. staff lists, leave register etc).

  • Trace execution of performance appraisals of all national staff

  • Set-up up and implement a systematic system for learning and development for national staff

  • Coordination of disciplinary procedures ensuring legal compliance and clear documentation

  • Supervise and train the team of Assistants and support staff (periodic staff appraisals, regular meetings, capacity building etc)

  • Provide HR guidance and consultative support to the Country Director and Project Managers.

  • Ensure compliance with and follow-up changes of rules and regulations in national law for the employment of national staff and up-date Johanniter National Staff Guideline in line with DRC and Johanniter regulations and CHS recommendations

  • Follow-up on visa and work-permits for expats

  • Coordinate planning of annual leave and R&R of expats and national staff

  • Ensure necessary employee representatives and committees exist and collaborate with them

Administration:

  • Ensure that the organization's legal status is secured and the national laws are followed by the organization

  • Draft and follow-up any contractual engagement (rental, vehicles, MoUs, Registration, etc.) in consultation with the CD

  • Set-up and maintain a systematic hard and soft copy filling system for all administrative matters

  • Collaborate with relevant partners and authorities

Other

  • Assist the CD in security management

  • Represent Johanniter in relevant forums and networks

  • Regularly coordinate all above mentioned aspects with the CD and Desk Officer in Berlin

  • Support CD in all other tasks

Person Specification

Profession/Qualification:

University Degree in HR Management/ Business Administration or equivalent degree and relevant work experience in a similar position

Experience:

  • At least 3 years of experience in HR as generalist in the field of humanitarian aid / development cooperation

  • Experience in managing HR-projects (esp. compensation & benefits)

  • Experience in development and implementation of HR-policies

  • Experience in capacity building

  • At least 1 year working experience in DRC (esp. knowledge on legal and taxation regulations)

Skills:

  • Excellent interpersonal communication and networking skills

  • Fluency in English and French with excellent verbal and written communication skills;

  • Ability to manage complex HR-projects alongside ongoing HR-activities

  • Profound IT-literacy (HR-systems, MS-office package)

  • Cultural sensitivity and team competence

  • Sense of delegation and commitment to local capacity building

Terms and Conditions

Start date: asap

Contract duration: definite contract for 6 months (with possible extension)

Remuneration: Between 39.063 € and 41.119 € annual gross salary (pro-rated on 6 months; according to Johanniter AVR-J internal tariff and depending on relevant previous working experience).

Benefits:

  • maximum one month salary as annual special payment (depending on length of service within the year)

  • Social security provisions (lump sum 375 € per month) (for expats not falling

under German social security)

  • Comprehensive international insurance package

  • 29 days annual paid leave for annual contracts (proportionally for 6 months contract)

  • Per diems (for international postings) for days in project country (currently 56 €

per day)

Please note that this position is unaccompanied.


How to apply:

Contact and application

Applications for this position (including a cover letter, CV, reference contacts of three former supervisors as well as job certificates in case available) should be sent to: staff@johanniter.de. Please indicate “DRC,

HR - Coordinator” in the subject line of email and mention your earliest date of availability

Please be advised, that due to the urgency this vacancy is open-ended. We will be holding interviews on an ongoing basis until the vacancy is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Uganda: Head of Office (f/m) Uganda

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Organization: Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 11 Jun 2017

Job Title Head of Office

Organisation Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. / Johanniter International Assistance

Organisation Description

Johanniter-Unfall-Hilfe e.V. (www.thejohanniter.org) is a German Christian non-governmental organisation, dedicated to excellence in the field of first aid, ambulance service, social service programmes and other projects in the medical and social field. The Federal Headquarters are based in Berlin, Germany. Johanniter International Assistance is the operational unit for humanitarian aid, development co-operation and emergency relief, implementing and supporting mostly health projects worldwide.

Job Location Uganda

Closing Date Application Sunday, June 11, 2017

Starting day asap

Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Overall job purpose

The Head of Office is responsible for the planning, management and development of all Johanniter projects in Uganda and for ensuring that all activities are within the strategic framework of Johanniter. The Head of Office is reporting directly to HQ in Berlin. Since Johanniter International Assistance has not yet started up operations in Uganda, one important task will be to set up the legal framework for the organization being operative as an INGO in Uganda and establish a working environment. Furthermore the Head of Office will seek for potential local partner organisations, evaluate/assess their capacities to carry out humanitarian projects and set the grounds for eventually entering partnerships. In addition, the Head of Office will be responsible for security management, support tasks (finance, HR, logistics, and administration) and act as the contact person for all stakeholders in Uganda.

Reporting lines

Reporting to: Head of Africa desk (Berlin) (first level supervisor)

Supervises: at a later stage: National Staff assigned to area of responsibility

Receives technical advice from: for finance matters: Regional Head of Finance

Gives technical advice to: at a later stage: National staff

Tasks

Head of Office Tasks

· Initiate and coordinate the registration of Johanniter in Uganda

· Set up an operational base in compliance with local laws and regulations (including office structure, bank accounts, national support staff)

· Prioritise and directly manage security, proactively ensuring that guidelines are followed and adapted as required at all levels, that maximum preventive measures are taken and that the team is safe and well informed at all times.

· Recruit, train and manage national support staff if required

  • Budget control, filing documents, allocation of expenditures, vouchers registration, balance checking
  • Management of bank accounts, money transfers and maintain good cash flow in compliance with guidelines of donors and Johanniter
  • Assure adherence to donor regulations and assure Johanniter’s financial procedures are in compliance with government and donor financial obligatory law and regulations

· Set-up and maintain a systematic hard and soft copy filing system for all administrative matters

· Draft and follow-up any contractual engagement (rental, vehicles, MoUs, Registration, etc.) in consultation with HQ

· Compile regular reports, updates and articles to donors, local authorities and HQ

· Provide support for missions of consultants and advisors to Uganda if applicableSupport media and press work in conjunction with Johanniter spokesperson

Project Coordination

  • Identification of partner organisations and execution of partner assessments

· Build and strengthen external relationships and represent Johanniter in Uganda with donors, the host government, international and national organizations.

· Support and advise local partner organisations in designing proposals and reports and ensure the submission to donors in a professional and timely manner.

· Identify new projects in Uganda, prepare and carry out assessment missions and reports and develop new projects as needs and resources dictate.

· Ensure that the projects remain needs based, within their budget limits and are in line with Johanniter and donor guidelines.

  • Coordination and supervision of project planning and its implementation, incl. monitoring
  • Capacity building of local partner organisations and project related staff if required
  • Reporting regularly to the Head of Africa desk and other stakeholders in Uganda

Person Specification

Professional Qualification and Experience:

The Project Coordinator needs to hold a university degree in a relevant field

Essential:

  • At least 3 years of experience in a similar position

  • Experience in working with national authorities and national partners

  • Experience in implementing health, nutrition or WASH projects for international NGOs

  • Experience in project development, coordination and management, including project accounting, managing of donor funds

  • Experience in networking with international partners and donor liaison

  • Experience in acquisition of donor funding, proposal- and report writing

  • Experience in security management

  • Demonstrated experience in capacity building for national partner organisations

  • Profound understanding of financial, logistical and HR related procedures

Desirable:

  • Previous working experience in Uganda

Skills:

Essential:

  • Good knowledge of international standards and tools in humanitarian and development aid

  • Strong management, project planning and organizational skills

  • Analytical and with a clear vision on program development

  • Written and oral communication skills

  • Diplomacy and negotiation skills

  • Human resource management and leadership skills, cultural sensitivity

  • Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Common sense and proactive

Desirable:

German language skills

Terms and Conditions

Start date: asap

Contract duration: Definite contract until 31/12/2017 (with possible extension)

Benefits: - Social security provisions (lump sum (for expats not falling

under social security)

  • International insurance package

  • 29 days annual paid leave

  • Per diems (for international postings) for days in project country (currently 29 €

per day)

Please note that this position is unaccompanied.


How to apply:

Contact and application

Applications for this position (including a cover letter, CV, reference contacts of three former supervisors as well as job certificates if available) should be sent to: staff@johanniter.de. Please indicate “Head of Office Uganda” in the subject line of your e-mail and mention your earliest date of availability.

Only complete applications will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.**Please be advised, that due to the urgency of the situation, we might start short-listing even before the end of the closing date.**

Emergency Roster - Health Operations Team Lead - P5

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Organization: World Health Organization
Closing date: 25 Jun 2017

https://tl-int.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701215&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00

The incumbent will have overall responsibility for overseeing and managing the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the health operations. This includes overseeing the communicable diseases programmes, dissemination of risk communication messages, strengthening of early warning and surveillance systems, delivery of quality health services and undertaking of operational and scientific research to improve interventions.

Essential Requirements:

Advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Health Systems/Services Administration or Management or related field from an accredited/recognized institute.

A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience, at the national and international level, managing health operations, with proven experience in managing outbreaks and/or health emergencies. Related experience in managing human and financial resources.


How to apply:

The first time you wish to apply for a job through the WHO career website, you will need to create an account on http://who.int/careers/en/. On the horizontal bar at the top of the page, click Sign In. On the Login page, create your own login account (account name and password) by clicking New User.

If you already have an account, enter your unique login information when you click the Sign In button to begin the application process. For WHO staff, enter your WHO username and password.

On the Job Search tab, find the vacancy to which you would like to apply, then click the Apply button


Emergency Roster - Epidemiologist Team Lead - P4

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Organization: World Health Organization
Closing date: 25 Jun 2017

https://tl-int.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701172&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00

The incumbent will provide technical guidance to the Ministry of Health and other partners in strengthening surveillance and response for priority diseases, conditions and events in the context of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) and for capacity building of national experts, in compliance with the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005).

Essential Requirements:

An advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in Epidemiology, Statistics, Database Management or Public Health from an accredited/recognized institute.

At least seven years related experience, at the national and international levels, in quantitative epidemiology and the implementation of public health surveillance, outbreak investigation and response in humanitarian settings. Previous experience in implementation of (IDSR).


How to apply:

The first time you wish to apply for a job through the WHO career website, you will need to create an account on http://who.int/careers/en/. On the horizontal bar at the top of the page, click Sign In. On the Login page, create your own login account (account name and password) by clicking New User.

If you already have an account, enter your unique login information when you click the Sign In button to begin the application process. For WHO staff, enter your WHO username and password.

On the Job Search tab, find the vacancy to which you would like to apply, then click the Apply button

Emergency Roster - Risk Communications Technical Officer - P4

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Organization: World Health Organization
Closing date: 23 Jun 2017

https://tl-int.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701165&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00

The incumbent will act as the focal point for risk communication; overseeing that risk communications principles and practices are integrated into and implemented in all phases of the incident management cycle, that partners are coordinated, that high quality risk communications products and are developed and disseminated proactively and that people’s fears, concerns, misinformation and false rumours are proactively tracked and addressed.

Essential Requirements:

Advanced university degree (Master’s level or above) in social sciences, behavioural sciences, development sciences, communications or public health from an accredited/recognized institute.

At least seven years of related experience, at the national and international levels, in risk communication, health promotion, emergency management, part of which working in disease outbreaks or health emergencies. Proven experience in in the development and implementation of risk communications strategies and plans.


How to apply:

The first time you wish to apply for a job through the WHO career website, you will need to create an account on http://who.int/careers/en/. On the horizontal bar at the top of the page, click Sign In. On the Login page, create your own login account (account name and password) by clicking New User.

If you already have an account, enter your unique login information when you click the Sign In button to begin the application process. For WHO staff, enter your WHO username and password.

On the Job Search tab, find the vacancy to which you would like to apply, then click the Apply button

Emergency Roster - Community Engagement Officer - P3

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Organization: World Health Organization
Closing date: 23 Jun 2017

https://tl-int.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701162&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00

The incumbent will provide technical, operational and coordination support on all aspects related to community engagement; ensure that community engagement is considered and planned throughout all phases of the incident management cycle and integrated within the risk management and risk mitigation procedures.

Essential Requirements:

First university degree in health promotion/health education, development, sociology, or medical anthropology from an accredited/recognized institute.

At least seven years of related experience, at the national and international levels, in risk communication, health promotion, emergency management, part of which working in disease outbreaks or health emergencies. Proven experience in in the development and implementation of risk communications strategies and plans.


How to apply:

The first time you wish to apply for a job through the WHO career website, you will need to create an account on http://who.int/careers/en/. On the horizontal bar at the top of the page, click Sign In. On the Login page, create your own login account (account name and password) by clicking New User.

If you already have an account, enter your unique login information when you click the Sign In button to begin the application process. For WHO staff, enter your WHO username and password.

On the Job Search tab, find the vacancy to which you would like to apply, then click the Apply button.

Emergency Roster - Planning Officer - P3

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Organization: World Health Organization
Closing date: 23 Jun 2017

https://tl-int.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1701171&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00

The incumbent will facilitate the development of the strategic response plans as well as the WHO operational plan, outlining the activities and resources (staffing, equipment, funding) required for WHO to perform its role as the lead technical agency in health emergencies, and more specifically as the leader of the Health Cluster in humanitarian emergencies and outbreaks. This includes collection, evaluation, processing, and dissemination of relevant information for the effective operational and strategic management of the emergency incident.

Essential Requirements:

First university degree in public health, management, business or public administration or other social sciences from an accredited/recognized institute.

A minimum of five years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in planning, developing, managing and monitoring technical programmes or operations or financial reporting, in a public health or humanitarian international context. Demonstrated experience in coordinating with and reporting on the work of diverse teams and financial resources at international level.


How to apply:

The first time you wish to apply for a job through the WHO career website, you will need to create an account on http://who.int/careers/en/. On the horizontal bar at the top of the page, click Sign In. On the Login page, create your own login account (account name and password) by clicking New User.

If you already have an account, enter your unique login information when you click the Sign In button to begin the application process. For WHO staff, enter your WHO username and password.

On the Job Search tab, find the vacancy to which you would like to apply, then click the Apply button.

Emergency Roster - Health Logistics Officer - P3

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Organization: World Health Organization
Closing date: 25 Jun 2017

https://tl-int.vcdp.who.int/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=1700323&tz=GMT%2B02%3A00

The incumbent will provide technical support in planning, monitoring, evaluating, and implementing the health logistics activities with a focus on medical facilities set up and management, organization and support of mobile health activities, logistical support to vaccination campaigns, patients transportation, laboratory support (including sample transportation) and WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) for the health facilities, in the context of the WHO’s emergency preparedness, recovery and response operations.

Essential Requirements:

First university degree in Health (medicine, nursing), Pharmacy or other related field from an accredited/recognized institute, with training certification in Health Logistics.

At least five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and international levels, in the design and implementation of health logistics assessment and/or the design and management of related projects in emergency situations. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative actions with national authorities.


How to apply:

The first time you wish to apply for a job through the WHO career website, you will need to create an account on http://who.int/careers/en/. On the horizontal bar at the top of the page, click Sign In. On the Login page, create your own login account (account name and password) by clicking New User.

If you already have an account, enter your unique login information when you click the Sign In button to begin the application process. For WHO staff, enter your WHO username and password.

On the Job Search tab, find the vacancy to which you would like to apply, then click the Apply button.

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