Grant Opportunities: Call For Proposals: Establishing Research Chairs on Forced Displacement in North and West Africa

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July 22, 2022

Grant Opportunities: Call For Proposals: Establishing Research Chairs on Forced Displacement in North and West Africa

Deadline: 14-Oct-22

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is pleased to announce a call for proposals to establish research chairs working on issues of forced displacement in two regions: North Africa and West Africa.

Aims

The aim of the research chair positions will be to empower institutions in these regions to define research agendas on forced displacement. They will also lead on identifying practical, gender-transformative solutions that promote the social, economic, political, and health rights of forcibly displaced persons and host communities. And also the aim is to:

Empower local institutions to define research agendas
Lead on practical, gender-transformative solutions that promote the social, economic, political, and health rights of forcibly displaced persons and host communities
Amplify the voices and perspectives of forcibly displaced persons and host communities in local, national, regional, and global arenas

The newly established research chairs will:

commit to excellence in research and teaching on forced displacement and mentor early-career scholars in this field;
be demand driven and responsive and reflect specific thematic and sectoral, as well as sub-national, national, and regional priorities and capacities;
complement IDRC strategic priorities;
ensure an interdisciplinary, multi-sectoral and gender-transformative approach to studying forced displacement;
ensure a strong linkage with community research, policy influence and programming initiatives, including with refugee-led responses;
Ensure that the research conducted has a strong connection to policy processes — from the local to national, regional and global; and
collaborate with research chairs in other regions, including those supported by IDRC in the Middle East, East Africa, Central and South America and South and Southeast Asia to reinforce the collective impact of localized knowledge production on forced displacement.

Focus & Approach

It is expected that the thematic focus of the research chairs will reflect specific thematic and sectoral areas identified on the basis of local, national and regional priorities and capacities. These areas and priorities are expected to be multidisciplinary and inter-sectoral and focus on such themes as health, education, inclusive governance and the pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals in contexts of forced displacement, and as presented in IDRC’s Strategy 2030. Proposals that address interconnections between these themes are encouraged.

Critically important across these intersecting themes are commitments to:

support robust gender analysis and gender-transformative approaches
support interdisciplinary and multi-sectoral approaches
promote localized agenda-setting and the amplification of local perspectives, including refugee voices, in local, national, regional and global fora
link humanitarian and development approaches in contexts of displacement

Funding Information and Duration

IDRC plans to support the establishment of up to four research chairs for a period of four to five years. Two chairs will be established at universities in North Africa and two chairs at universities in West Africa. Grants of up to CA$600,000 will be issued per university. The project duration will be an estimated 60 months, including all research activities and final reporting.
Funding will cover the salary of the research chair, research expenses and an operational budget. To strengthen the impact of the research chairs, IDRC expects cash and in-kind contributions from the selected universities amounting to between 20% and 30% of the grant and covering the three components of the budget over the duration of the funding. Applicants are encouraged to provide evidence of, or plans to attract, additional research funding and human capital from other national and international funders and donors to supplement the IDRC funding.

Eligibility Criteria

This call is targeted to universities in low- and middle-income countries in North and West Africa with a strong track record in research as well as community and policy outreach.
For the purposes of this call, eligible countries in North Africa are Algeria, Libya, Morocco, and Tunisia.
Eligible countries in West Africa are Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.
The primary considerations in selecting projects will be the scientific merit of the research proposal and its potential for development impact, including capacity building. However, the selection of projects may also be influenced by operational considerations, e.g., Canadian law; knowledge of research settings; ability to monitor research activities; and conditions that may make it difficult, costly, dangerous or onerous for IDRC to carry out its objectives or exercise proper stewardship of its resources.
IDRC funds research in many countries in the Global South but the Centre is bound by Canadian law, which may restrict or prohibit funding for research and organizations in specific countries and/or regions. For example, if the law limits banking transactions by Canadian financial institutions in a particular country, IDRC will not undertake any form of programming in the country.
They consider applicant organizations to be those that have:
- legal corporate registration in an eligible country — IDRC enters into agreements with legal entities only
- demonstrated institutional capacity to host a research chair with a focus on forced displacement
- demonstrated institutional expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge on forced displacement
- commitment to gender equality, inclusion and equity

For more information, visit https://idrc.ca/en/funding/call-proposals-establishing-research-chairs-forced-displacement-north-and-west-africa

Grant Opportunities: Call for Applications: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Partner for Learning & Development

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July 22, 2022

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Grant Opportunities: Call for Applications: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Partner for Learning & Development

Deadline: 27-Jul-22

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking applications for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Partner for Learning & Development to accomplishing its organizational priorities of achieving Impact First, having a High Integrity Culture, and acting as One Global Foundation; and for employees to live out their foundation values of Optimism, Collaboration, Rigor, Innovation, and Inclusion.

The learning and development arc will include conversations and workshops with practical real-life examples, followed up by opportunities for action and close integration with team processes and systems needed to sustain these desired cultural changes as well as an explicit measurement, learning and evaluation plan to measure whether cultural dynamics are changing. It will propose interventions at the:

Division level (e.g. inter-team dynamics within the Global Development division); and
Team level, with a particular focus on the Africa team, addressing relevant country office specific issues. Other teams within the division may also elect for tailored support.

The outcome of this proposed investment by the Global Development Division is to address DEI opportunities facing the division and to help advance their division goal of a more inclusive working environment that demonstrates that all backgrounds, voices, roles, and contributions are seen and experienced as valuable.

Scope

Proposed structure of learning and development arc follows, to be delivered at a) the Global Development Division level; and b) team level (with a particular focus on the Africa team and the potential for other teams to be added).

Learning: Custom-designed, highly interactive and practical, online learning workshop/s on any or all of the following topics (more may be added):
- Building a More Inclusive Culture (using GlobeSmart and anonymous examples of real-life challenges and critical incidents)
- Recognizing the Impact of Bias and Power Dynamics in Grantmaking (using traditional and social learning methodologies and case studies)
- Defusing Microaggressions (leveraging bystander intervention techniques and localized to ensure relevance)
- Enhancing Psychological safety (using LeaderFactor online course, action plan and survey)
- Mitigating Unconscious Bias
- Bystander Training
- Leadership Accountability
- Empathy & Belonging
- Building Allyship

Implementation
- Provide guidance and coaching to implement DEI action items arising from learning workshop/s. Support operationalization of necessary behavioral changes.
- Identify opportunities to put principles into practice by exploring different ongoing opportunities for such mainstreaming.
- Explore learning and documentation techniques such as journaling, team meeting huddles of shared learning (Action learning sets), online learning platforms, reading lists, and book clubs to discuss resources or relevant articles.
- Develop and implement supportive measurement, learning and evaluation framework.
DEI Speaker Series: Welcome DEI leaders to share leading practices. Speakers will be shortlisted based on the following criteria:
- Experience with presenting to a diverse audience and in challenging thinking. They want to make sure that they not over index on people who are already super visible on the DEI circuit, by considering others whose voices may be underrepresented.
- Content should tie with a DEI issue of interest to the Global Development Division and / or relevant team, such as raised through internal surveys.
- Speakers from Africa and India.

Eligibility Criteria

In expressing interest you are welcome to propose leading the full scope outlined above or focusing in on particular components, please make your intended focus clear. Please make sure that your 3-5 page proposal addresses the following qualifications and questions.

Required Qualifications

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by representative leadership, project staffing, and other organizational leadership (i.e., board or an advisory group).
Deep understanding of the African, Indian and / or US context and culture (preferably headquartered or at least located in Africa or India). A focus on developmental education, digital learning and advising is helpful.
Comfort with ambiguity and ability to be agile as the solutions continue to evolve.
The ability to create a culture of, and structures to support, continuous learning for solutions providers and Foundation staff.
Facilitation in support of productive learning and dialogue.
Experience developing and implementing a learning agenda.
Experience developing and implementing a measurement, learning and evaluation agenda.
Highly effective skills as a communicator, listener, negotiator, problem solver, advocator, and relationship and consensus builder.

Note: The DEI partner(s) will be selected by a committee of internal stakeholders. All reviewers will have a chance to recuse themselves from the selection process if there is a conflict of interest.

For more information, visit https://submit.gatesfoundation.org/prog/diversity_equity_and_inclusion_partner_for_learning_development/

UN Jobs: Grant Management Trainee – Senegal

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Senegal

Grant Management Trainee

Organization

Danish Refugee Council

Posted

22 Jul 2022

Closing date

5 Aug 2022

Introduction

The Danish Refugee Council assists refugees and internally displaced persons across the globe: we provide emergency aid, fight for their rights, and strengthen their opportunity for a brighter future. We work in conflict-affected areas, along the displacement routes, and in the countries where refugees settle. In cooperation with local communities, we strive for responsible and sustainable solutions. We work toward successful integration and – whenever possible – for the fulfillment of the wish to return home. The Danish Refugee Council was founded in Denmark in 1956 and has since grown to become an international humanitarian organization with more than 7,000 staff and 8,000 volunteers. Based in Copenhagen (Denmark) and present in forty countries, the Danish Refugee Council is a non-profit-making, politically independent, non-governmental and non-denominational relief organization. Our vision is a dignified life for all displaced. All our efforts are based on our value compass: humanity, respect, independence and neutrality, participation, and honesty and transparency.

1 – Background

DRC has been providing relief and development services in West Africa since 1998 and in Latin America and the Caribbean since 2011. Using a human rights framework, the DRC WANALAC operation focuses on people who are affected by displacement, including refugees, internally displaced, migrants, and host communities in Algeria, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Colombia, Libya, Mali, Mexico, Niger, Nigeria, Tunisia, Venezuela. Led by the Regional Executive Director, the DRC WANALAC oversees, supports, and provides strategic directions for DRC’s Country Offices within the above-mentioned regions. The WANALAC Regional office also supports multi-country projects and non-operational initiatives, focusing on protection analysis and displacement trends, civil society engagement, as well as advocacy and policy initiatives related to displacement. DRC portfolio in the WANALAC region covers all DRC core sectors (Protection, Economic Recovery, Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding, Shelter and CCCM) through the entire response framework (Emergency response, Durable Solutions and Root causes).

2 – Purpose

Based in the DRC West and North Africa and Latin America and Caribbean Regional Office (hereafter: WANALAC RO) in Dakar, this position will support remotely the reinforcement of an efficient and timely grant management for Central African Republic programs, that is country office oversighted by the Regional Office. It is a unique opportunity to join a well-known international organization and benefit from a support adapted to the practical application of academic teaching.

3 – Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to internal and external reporting, ensuring high-quality, well-written and timely reports meeting donor and DRC requirements, with support from the Program team.
Keep track on and coordinate donor reporting schedule and requirements, as stipulated in the various donor contracts, through the preparation of the Rolling action plan ensuring all relevant staff are aware of their obligations and oversee the timely drafting of donor reports with program staff;
Oversee the grants component of DRC Dynamics system;
Manage follow-up of contractual and official information and correspondence for the relevant grants;
Ensure regular updating of DRC’s grants management tool (via DRC Dynamics).
Assist the Country team in proposal development tasks, through collecting and compiling necessary inputs from program staff, technical advisors, HQ/RO and partners (if relevant) in line with the proposal development plan; supporting in the writing of the proposal as needed; ensuring donor guidelines are respected.
Maintain up-to-date donor tracking tools to identify potential new donors and strategies which line up with DRC’s CAR strategic priorities.
Develop tools to track progresses of project implementation when needed.

All the tasks mentioned above will be primarily, if not exclusively, for DRC in Central African Republic. In addition to the above, the Grant Management Trainee may be asked to carry out other duties requested by the Regional Head of Programmes.

4 – Required Qualifications

Post-graduate degree (Bachelor/ Master) from a recognized University in Social Science, International or Development studies or related areas
Excellent writing, proof-reading, and communication skills;
Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills;
Strong ability to adapt, take initiative and work in a multicultural environment;
Interest for humanitarian sector and donor’s environment;
Listening, analytical and synthesis skills;
Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are required;
Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace;
An engagement with an NGO or in civil society (past or present) is a most appreciated;
Full professional fluency in French language (80% of the professional communication in this position will be done in French, including almost all the communication within the WANALAC Regional Office) ;
Proficiency (written and spoken) of the English language
Advanced practical knowledge Microsoft Office Pack (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook etc.), and online tools

5 – Required Skills & Qualities

Core Competencies of DRC:

– Striving for excellence

– Collaboration

– Taking the lead

– Communication

– Demonstrating Integrity

Ability to work in a multinational and multicultural environment
Proactivity, with a sound commitment to teamwork and with a spirit of genuine collaboration
Excellent communication skills, as well as patience and politeness, are required
Multi-tasking and Organizational skills are necessary
Adaptable and Flexible
Proven analytical and critical thinking skills
Exemplary sense of ethics in the workplace
Team-oriented & good sense of humor

6 – General Regulations

The employee shall follow DRC instructions on safety, confidentiality, and ethical guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and the Humanitarian Accountability Framework
Employee should not engage in any other paid activity during the DRC contract period without prior authorization
Employee should not engage in any activity that could harm DRC or the implementation of any project during the DRC contract period
Employee should not give interviews to the media or publish project-related photos or other material without prior authorization
Employee shall return all borrowed equipment for the project to DRC after the end of the contract period or upon request

7 – Salary & Contractual conditions

Position Title: Grant Management Trainee
Supervised by: Regional Head of Programme
Reporting to: CAR Head of Programme
Location: Senegal – Dakar with frequent travel to CAR (Bangui only)
Duty Station: Family Duty Station – Non-accompanied position
Aera of Operation: Central African Republic
Employment Period: 12 months
Type of Contract (Expat/National/Trainee): Trainee
Salary & Benefits: 10,000 DKK

How to apply

Are you interested? Then apply for this position on line:

https://candidate.hr-manager.net/ApplicationInit.aspx?cid=1036&ProjectId=165245&DepartmentId=19110&SkipAdvertisement=true

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages). Both must be in English.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process. However, applicants must be aware that DRC cannot employ, under an international traineeship or volunteering agreement, a citizen of the country in which she/ he is going to be stationed (in such case, the Republic of Senegal).

Applications close on the 5th of August, 2022. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered. Due to the urgency of the position, DRC has the right to recruit a candidate who matches the required profile before the above deadline.

Grant Opportunities: Because Accelerator Programme for Entrepreneurs

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July 22, 2022

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Grant Opportunities: Because Accelerator Programme for Entrepreneurs

Deadline: 17-Aug-22

Applications are now open for Because Accelerator programme to help entrepreneurs take their innovative products to the next level.

The Because Accelerator is designed for an entrepreneur who is in the early to middle stages of product development. The program is uniquely focused on overcoming the challenges to developing affordable manufactured products which have proven market attractiveness and are ready to aim for production at scale. This training will be beneficial for both entrepreneurs who are launching their first product, or those who are looking to add something to an existing line. The ten sessions cover the following concepts:

Fully understanding the problem
Stages of product design and development
Launching a business
Creating a financial plan
Developing a marketing and sales plan
Setting and achieving growth goals

Each cohort lasts 10 weeks. Each week consists of a curriculum designed to deepen and challenge your thinking around your product and business. You will interact with other entrepreneurs in your cohort and have a one on one call with your coach every week.

Benefits

This Accelerator Programme is offering $10k Prize to entrepreneurs.

Training
- A 10-week, online curriculum covers topics common to startups and illustrated by Because International’s experience with their own social enterprise startup, The Shoe That Grows.

Coaching
- At the beginning of the 10-week cohort, each entrepreneur is matched with an experienced coach who will mentor them during the program and beyond.

Networking
- Entrepreneurs network with members of their cohort, alumni of the Because Accelerator and the Because Advisor Network—a group of subject matter experts with connections worldwide.
Funding
- The Because International have linked entrepreneurs to thousands of dollars in funding over the last two years. At the end of the cohort, entrepreneurs have the opportunity to compete in a pitch event for a cash prize.

Upon completion, entrepreneurs will have a written business plan, a polished pitch ready to share with potential investors, progress towards or completion of a next level goal and an opportunity to participate in an annual pitch competition.

Eligibility Criteria

Anyone with a socially innovative product is encouraged to apply. They do not work with entrepreneurs in restaurant, entertainment, education, software, food or service industries.

For more information, visit https://becauseinternational.org/accelerator

Grant Opportunities: Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants Program

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July 22, 2022

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Grant Opportunities: Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants Program

Deadline: 11-Oct-22

Fundación MAPFRE is seeking applications for its Ignacio H. de Larramendi Research Grants Program to support and promote research to improve the quality of life of the people who make up their society.

They would like to highlight, on an international level, the work of researchers or research teams in the academic and professional fields who carry out their work either independently or within the framework of the universities, hospitals, companies or research centers to which they are affiliated.

Health Promotion

Strategies and education to change habits: prevention of obesity, promotion of physical activity and emotional well-being.
Emergency response training for the general population.
Physical injury assessment
Health management: clinical quality and safety.
Longevity and quality of life.

Insurance and Social Protection

Insurance
Risk management.
New technologies in the insurance field.
Social welfare: economics of aging, senior economics, the silver economy.

Funding Information

This 2022 edition has a total fund of 300,000 euros.
Research projects related to health promotion will have a maximum allocation of 30,000 euros per award
Grants for research related to insurance and social welfare are a maximum of 15,000 euros

Eligibility Criteria

According to the rules governing the call, the grants are international in nature. People or institutions from any country may submit their application as long as they do so in one of the three languages included in the call: Spanish, English or Portuguese.

For more information, visit https://www.fundacionmapfre.org/en/awards-aids/ignacio-larramendi-research-grants/

Grant Opportunities: Zendesk Impact Awards: Win $500K in Grants to Solve Community Challenges

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July 22, 2022

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Grant Opportunities: Zendesk Impact Awards: Win $500K in Grants to Solve Community Challenges

Deadline: 12-Sep-22

The Zendesk Foundation’s Tech for Good Program is offering multiple grants totaling $500K, product donations, and pro bono support to nonprofit organizations.

Focus Areas

This award is looking for organizations or projects that seek to make a tangible difference in one of the Zendesk Foundation’s impact areas:

Foster community – enable connections that offer support and allow people to thrive;
Promote resilience in a time of crisis – safeguard against disaster and reduce human suffering;
Create career pathways into tech – close the economic opportunity gap and reduce unemployment.

Benefits

The Impact Awards will provide multiple awards between $10K to $50K per organization for a total of up to $500,000 in available funding. Zendesk Tech for Good will provide free product and software donations up to $500,000 in value and Pro Bono support as needed. The Zendesk Foundation reserves the right to change the award amounts at any time.

Tech for Good empowers your nonprofit to:

Solve community challenges quickly
Deliver goods and services more efficiently
Provide critical information and resources to communities in crisis
Train underrepresented groups for new care

Eligibility Criteria

The Zendesk Impact Awards are open to nonprofit organizations that would like to use Zendesk software to directly serve beneficiary communities.
The Zendesk Impact Awards are open to verifiable charitable organizations including U.S. organizations classified as 501 (c)(3) public charities and foreign organizations operating for charitable purposes whose activities are in furtherance of the Foundation’s core focus areas.
At this time, the Zendesk Impact Awards are unable to grant to organizations based in: Belarus, Central African Republic, Crimea Region of Ukraine, Congo, Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Ukraine/Russia, Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
Current Zendesk customers are not eligible for the impact awards.
Organizations must submit an application via the submission form that demonstrates how the applicant’s beneficiary communities will be impacted by Zendesk software and grant funds.
You MUST submit proof of nonprofit status with your application in the “attachment” section of the application form.
Only applications submitted through the application form will be considered. Zendesk will not accept emailed applications.
Organizations and their proposed projects should fit within the Foundation’s core focus areas of fostering community, promoting resilience in times of crisis, and creating career pathways in tech. Applicants may also provide workforce development programming and display an interest in Zendesk’s CX Agent job training program. Applicants are invited to describe how their organization or project fits into these areas within the application.

For more information, visit https://helpers.zendesk.com/techforgood/apply

Grant Opportunities: Applications Open for a Multi-stage Customised Programme to scale your Business

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July 22, 2022

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Grant Opportunities: Applications Open for a Multi-stage Customised Programme to scale your Business

Deadline: 1-Oct-22

Bridges for Enterprise foundation is accepting Applications for The BfE Incubation Programme – a multi-stage customised programme to scale your business they consider all applications to the BfE Incubation Programme carefully and holistically over several stages to determine the startups that best fit their mission and vision.

BfE works with pre-seed and seed stage social impact startups from Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. Apply now to join their next cohort.

Their goal is to support social enterprises on the path to financial sustainability and creating impact in their communities.

Their multi-stage Incubation Programme is provided free-of-charge for passionate entrepreneurs seeking to solve some of the world’s most urgent challenges.

They accept social enterprises that can demonstrate:

Innovative Solutions: You have developed a unique minimum viable product (MVP) that addresses a key development challenge.
Proven Results: You have a revenue generating business model with at least 6 months in operation.
Positive Impact: Your business generates positive environmental or social impact in the communities you serve.
Committed Management: Your company’s leadership team has a demonstrated track record of commitment.

Desirable Qualities

Business Model

Customer-centric understanding of target audience
Documented revenue stream(s) and other financial metrics
Clear business model backed by strategies for achieving KPIs

Product/ Service

Minimum viable product (MVP) with good product-market fit
Sustained momentum in customer growth and demand

Management

Driven and committed leadership team working full- time
Equipped with relevant capabilities and expertise
Team consists of more than one founder

Social Impact

Impact alignment with one or of the UN SDGs
Impact is fully integrated into core business practices
Proxies for social and/or environmental impact are identified and measured

Communication

Prompt in responding to requests for information
Easily contactable and willing to engage with BfE teams virtually throughout the programme

Advisory need

Actionable problem statement with clearly articulated objective(s)
Devised initial strategies to address the problem but faced challenges

Eligibility Criteria

For-profit or non-profit social enterprise with existing revenue
Early-stage business at the pre-seed or seed stage with plans to scale
Legally established in Africa, Asia, Latin America or the Middle East
Ability to create positive impact and reach long-term financial sustainability

For more information, visit https://www.bridgesforenterprise.com/startups/

UN Jobs: Repatriation Coordinator – Burundi | ReliefWeb

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July 22, 2022

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Burundi

Repatriation Coordinator

Organization

African Initiatives for Relief and Development

Posted

22 Jul 2022

Closing date

5 Aug 2022

The African Initiatives for Relief and Development (AIRD) is a non-political, non-religious and non-profit making NGO with Country Program Offices in Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Liberia, Niger, Tanzania, and Uganda. AIRD registration in South Sudan was recently finalized. AIRD’s objective is to offer operational technical support, including but not limited to: supply chain, logistics and infrastructure in partnership with relief and development organizations that focus on disaster-affected, poverty-infested and development oriented areas. AIRD delivers for and through partners including but not limited to UN Agencies, international and national donor organizations and governments.

AIRD now seeks to recruit a qualified and motivated Repatriation Coordinator to be based in Bujumbura, Burundi.

Job summary

The Repatriation Coordinator will implement the voluntary repatriation programme, in compliance with requisite standard operating procedures. S/he should contribute to ensuring that all repatriation movements respect the principle of voluntariness and in safety and dignity, with the full participation and support of persons and communities of concern. He will also supervise the purchasing section and the follow-up on logistical activities as defined in accordance with the SOPs.

Key Responsibilities

1. General Duties

Be the UNHCR-AIRD focal point for all repatriation activities (communication, meetings, reports, convoy planning, monitoring and evaluation of activities).
Follow up on repatriation budget expenses as a budget holder and make available periodic consumption report(burning rate) and share with to key stakeholders
In collaboration with the Department, serve as a focal point with stakeholders including service providers etc.
Supervise the procurement of program deliverables in compliance with AIRD procedures.
Ensure that procedures for transport and property management are well applied in all the sites.
Monitor and periodically compile inventory reports
Receive; analyze and compile site reports related to the repatriation domain and periodically update the data related to its domain.
Assess needs and improved practices in all areas of the repatriation operation.
Support on the performance at all transit centers.
Ensure standardization of repatriation practices at all sites.
Archive service data.
Participate in the capacity building for transit center staff.
Ensure compliance with AIRD standard procedures relating to the position.
Manage and assess repatriation officials from the various logistics bases.
Carry out any other task entrusted to him by his line manager

Key Relationships

Country Program Director
Community Leaders, Government Officials
Partners, Government authorities

Qualifications, experience and skills

Bachelors or Social Science or related qualification.
A minimum of 3-5 years of field experience community or repatriation activities.
Proficiency to use MS Office suite of application and other IT systems.
Ability to write clearly articulate proposals, reports and correspondence.
Strong analytical, communication and problem solving skills is necessary along with capacity to identify and articulate potential problems and provide possible solutions in concise and clear manner
Experience working with international development partners, international nongovernmental organization (INGOs) and donors (in particular UNHCR experience) is an asset

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge of program management
Knowledge of donor groups and/or issues related to the program area

How to apply

Applications clearly indicating ‘Repatriation Coordinator’’ in the subject line may be sent to hr@airdinternational.org latest 5th August 2022

UN Jobs: Evidence and Impact Advisor | ReliefWeb

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July 22, 2022

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Evidence and Impact Advisor

Organization

MSI Reproductive Choices

Posted

22 Jul 2022

Closing date

5 Aug 2022

About Us

MSI Reproductive Choices is one of the world’s leading providers of sexual and reproductive healthcare. We believe that everyone should have the right to choose. From contraception to safe abortion and life-saving post-abortion care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, affordable, high-quality services for all.

Today, our organisation has over 9,000 team members working in 37 countries across the world. Our success lies in the fact that MSI teams are locally led, entrepreneurial and results-driven, and are passionate about delivering high quality, client-centered care in their own communities. As a social business, we focus on sustainable delivery, efficiency, and funding models that are built to last, so that the women and girls we serve today will have a choice in the future too.

We know that access to reproductive choice is life changing. For some, it can mean the ability to complete an education or start a career. For others, it means being able to look after the family they already have. For everyone, it means the freedom to decide their own future, creating a fairer, more equal world.

About the Role

The advisor will work primarily on the Women’s Integrated Sexual Health (WISH) program, a high-value multicountry programme which aims to improve access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) for women and girls in areas of highest unmet need. WISH is split into two separate Lots – Lot 1 works across 11 countries in West and central Africa (Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Democratic Republic of Congo, Senegal, Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Chad, Cameroon, Cote d’Ivoire) and is implemented by a consortium led by MSI. MSI is also a consortium partner in WISH Lot 2, which is led by IPPF, with inputs from 8 MSI country programmes. WISH combines delivery of SRH services with work to strengthen national ownership of WISH outcomes through supporting an enabling policy environment, strengthening domestic resources for family planning and building the capacity of the public sector.

In addition to the technical responsibilities listed below, the Evidence and Impact Advisor is expected to be the MSI technical and thematic expert, representing MSI E&I team within WISH consortium. The Evidence Advisor is charged with providing technical leadership and oversight of key consortium deliverables; drawing data together; identifying strategies and actions that need to be taken because of the data; developing dissemination strategies and action plans; etc. This post will also be a key source of strategic support to the MSI FCDO programme management team, supporting reporting needs and more in-depth analytics, and enabling consortium partners in-country to identify ‘what works’ and also enable rapid course correction.

About You

We recruit talented, dynamic people with diverse backgrounds and experiences, all united by a belief in our mission and a focus on delivering measurable results. We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a fully inclusive workplace, where everyone feels able to participate and contribute meaningfully. You must be open-minded, curious, resilient, and solutions-oriented, and committed to promoting equality, and safeguarding the welfare of team members and clients alike.

To succeed in this role, you must have:

Essential

• Proven experience with advanced analytics software such as STATA and excel ( R highly desirable) • Proven experience (a minimum of 3 years) working within a research, data analytics or monitoring & evaluation role • Have been exposed to a wide range of challenging research, monitoring and evaluation problems to solve (ideally in healthcare) • Highly familiar and experienced in writing and editing documents for various audiences, including non-research ones • Demonstrated experience managing projects involving multiple stakeholders, including priority setting, planning, and influencing with limited authority • Experience of project management or cross-functional (matrix) team working

Desirable

• Proven experience working cross culturally and providing technical support to remote teams and in providing technical research assistance and training to staff, including non-researchers in resource constrained settings • Experienced in utilizing a range of qualitative research methods to answer key challenges / questions • Experience with health research, reproductive health, and / or family planning / service delivery / operations environment

Key Skills

Essential

This is a highly specialised role that requires deep analytical skills in turning large data sets into meaningful, useful insights. Develop data visualisation tools that meet stakeholders’ needs and easy to use. It also requires someone with the passion and skill in helping motivate their adoption and usage.

Extremely strong analytical skills, – highly numerate and analytical with knowledge of a broad range of technical skills in research and evaluation methods (incl. quantitative and qualitative); STATA and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Strong interpretation skills, being able to see beyond the analysis and describe what this means for our clients and services and how it feeds in towards reaching our MSI 2030 goals
Ability to perform data mining, blending large datasets to enhance reporting and “Know how” in data visualisation using Excel, PowerBI, Tableau or equivalent and using data to make informed recommendations
Excellent verbal and written communicator: ability to convey complex concepts in plain English to non-technical audiences and to lead confidently representing MSI externally, including liaising with donors and building relationships with external partners. A passion for sharing data, insight and the benefits that good evidence can bring to an organisation.
Ability to review and appraise findings and proposed project designs to ensure that we deliver clear, usable and robust insights
Strong team player: can quickly and effectively build strong and positive working relationships
Drive for results: Curious, interested and passionate how data can be used to improve performance and results; challenging the status quo to look for new ways of doing things.
Ability to rapidly and effectively prioritise tasks. Highly comfortable working within deadlines, data constraints and shifting priorities

Desirable:

Experience working cross culturally and providing technical support to remote teams and in providing technical research assistance and training to staff, including non-researchers in resource constrained settings
Experienced in utilizing a range of qualitative research methods to answer key challenges / questions
Experience with health research, reproductive health, and / or family planning / service delivery / operations environment
Practical experience in developing donor research logframes and developing evidence based proposals; developing cases studies and data to support winning bids, especially for value for money and new models

Education

Degrees in public health research, statistics, economics, epidemiology, demographics, health sciences or related discipline – Essential
Proficiency in French highly desirable – Please state level in application
Additional qualification or formal training in research design, epidemiology or impact evaluation, data visualisation such as PowerBI – Desirable

Personal Attributes:

We seek exceptional individuals who are aligned to MSI’s mission and entrepreneurial mindset. You must be a strong communicator, self-motivated and solutions-seeking, committed to driving social change in an environment that measures sustainable results and impact at an individual and global level. You must be able to work effectively with and across diverse teams and be comfortable with ambiguity.

Pro Choice. Energy, drive and passion for purpose and MSI Reproductive Choices’ mission, able to inspire others with the MSI mission.
Excellent communication skills both through verbal and written methods, particularly in sharing compelling stories through data, explaining complex ideas simply, and presenting key messages to senior audiences.
Highly numerate; able to analyse and critically query complex data
Excellent attention to detail; methodical and precise
Highly developed skills to influence and persuade: ability to build relationships quickly and effectively with team members and stakeholders at all levels
Strong self-starters with initiative-taking attitudes
Flexible attitude towards working in a fast-changing operating environment. empathetic patience and thoughtfulness even in high-pressure, stressful situations
Able to travel internationally

If you fit the above and are easy-going yet concentrated, eager to help, sharp, capable under pressure, and have an eye for detail, we look forward to hearing from you.

For more information about the role, please view the job framework on our website.

Location: London Support Office (hybrid working) or any MSI Country Programme

Full- time: 35 hours a week (UK hours)

Contract type: Permanent

Salary: £39,700 – £46,500 + discretionary bonus (UK salary range only), For applicants not based in the UK, the role will be banded within the national context

Closing date: 5th August 2022 (midnight GMT+1). Interviews may take place before this date for exceptional candidates.

How to apply

Please apply directly on our website https://careers.msichoices.org/vacancyinformation.aspx?vguid=112798d3-fc94-4a68-8c94-a52e8dc02fb0

UN Jobs: Wash Information Management Consultant, Buea Cameroon (6.5 months)

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July 22, 2022

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Buea (Cameroon)

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, a chance in life!

UNICEF has been working in Cameroon since 1975 to allow women and children to fully realize their rights to development without restriction, as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. UNICEF provides financial and technical support to Cameroon across seven areas to fully realize the rights of women and children. These areas include Health, HIV/AIDS, Water-sanitation-Hygiene, nutrition, education, child protection, and social inclusion. UNICEF focuses mainly on children and the most vulnerable and excluded families. Cameroon’s 2020 population is estimated at 26,545,863 people according to UN data. The population is young and generates strong socioeconomic demand. In rural areas, limited access to basic social services and the effects of climate change lead to household impoverishment and severe child deprivations. The task is immense but not insurmountable; it requires the energy of all stakeholders in Cameroon and out of Cameroon: also, women, men, youth and children, government, technical and financial partners, donors, civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians, communities. Everyone is invited to take part in the struggle to meet the challenges that lie ahead. Together, we will act for Cameroon, a country that summarizes the challenges and hopes of Africa.

How can you make a difference?

The purpose of the job is to support WASH sector information systems to produce disaggregated data as required to fill reporting needs and evidenced-based decisions to support emergency preparedness, prevention, and response actions along the North West and South West cluster and UNICEF WASH Program covered by Buea field office. More specifically he/she will ensure situation monitoring and assessment, performance monitoring of humanitarian action, and identify capacity needs and address the needs of information systems at the Field Office level. He/she will also support stakeholders at central, decentralized, and community levels to use the information generated to make an informed decision for daily management of issues related to emergency preparedness and response actions.

Scope of work :

The consultant will be responsible for:

1/- Information Management

On a daily basis the Information Management Officer would be expected to collect, collate and store results and data from the field in a centralized data base. The Information Management Officer, with the Chief, Field Operations and Emergency will take the lead on the development of annual / rolling Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) and the monitoring of performance indicators.

Maintain a database and dashboard to track core humanitarian indicators for all Field Offices.
Provide quality assurance of Field Office and Section situational reports and monthly Situation Reports. Detailed, technical feedback to be provided to Field Offices.
Provide data analysis on survey data and other data received. Use this data to support the preparation of regular reports, including the Situation Report for the Cameroon Humanitarian response, donor proposals and programme analysis as needed.
Provide Information Management services to support population data management, including population estimation, information flows from established systems, and movement tracking.

With IM colleagues in UNICEF, clusters and partners support an IM network as part of emergency preparedness and risk informed programming. Attend inter-cluster IM meetings.
Provide technical guidance on information and knowledge management systems to promote the use of evidence to inform policy and decision making.

2/- Capacity building

The Information Management Officer is expected to build the capacity of Field Office staff to collect, clean, analyze and use data for evidence informed programming.

Support the emergency teams in the Field Offices and the Field Operations Section in the analysis of data and information and perform data quality and consistency control, ensuring harmonization of humanitarian performance monitoring with the regular programme.
Develop and implement capacity building plan around data and information management, monitoring, and innovative, creative and effective ways of data gathering, analysis and visualization for UNICEF staff and partners as required.

3/- Mapping

Prepare visuals and infographics as requested, including geospatial maps.
Develop snapshots for internal and external purposes, develop maps to support UNICEF’s programming and that of our partners and build the capacity of the Field Offices to collect, record, collate and analyze data.
Leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for map production and geographic data management while promoting data standards and harmonized management of geographic data/information.

4/- Support assessments and monitoring, including development of tools for data collection and processing

Support assessments and monitoring, including development of tools for data collection and data entry, review and support procedures for joint assessments in line with cluster guidelines, UNICEF’s CCCs and provide capacity building on quality data collection that is in line with CCCs and Humanitarian Principles notably to field programme staff.
Regularly participate in the implementation of monitoring missions as required, gathering information to be included in reports.

5/- Knowledge management and document archiving

Knowledge management and document archiving for WASH section and NWSW WASH cluster (10%)

Maintain an archive electronically of useful tools, information, studies, publications etc, for WASH section and NWSW WASH cluster

The deliverables are:

August report package submitted. It includes NWSW Cluster Dashboard and UNICEF Dashboard • Update of Tools (mailing list, 5W)
September report package submitted. It includes NWSW Cluster Dashboard and UNICEF Dashboard • Training report of Data collector
October report package submitted. It includes NWSW Cluster Dashboard and UNICEF Dashboard • Dashboard of assessment • Draft of the WASH in HCF assessment in SW/NW
November report package submitted. NWSW Cluster Dashboard and UNICEF Dashboard • Dashboard of assessment • Final report of the WASH in HCF assessment in SW/NW • Quarterly dashboard
December report package submitted. It includes NWSW Cluster Dashboard and UNICEF Dashboard • Dashboard of assessment • Draft HNO/HRP tools
January report package submitted. NWSW Cluster Dashboard and UNICEF Dashboard • Dashboard of assessment • Draft of the WASH in HCF assessment in SW/NW • HNO/HRP data requested submitted
February report package submitted. NWSW Cluster Dashboard and UNICEF Dashboard • Dashboard of assessment • Draft of the WASH in HCF assessment in SW/NW • HNO/HRP data requested submitted

Work Modalities:

Office Based.
The consultant will use his computer

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…

Bachelor, first University Degree in the relevant field in computer science or related field such as information systems, information and communication technology, library, or geographic sciences, or engineering highly desirable

Education in other areas will be considered with proven and relevant professional work experience.

Knowledge and experience in using Adobe and ArcGIS, QGIS, Kobo are highly desirable.
2 years of relevant professional experience, in the field of data and information management systems and data analysis. Proven technical experience in development and use of innovative technology, particularly in the areas of data, humanitarian performance monitoring, use of mobiles and open source, and training in the related field is highly desirable
Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of local dialectics (Pidgin…) is desirable

How to apply:

Interested candidates are kindly requested to apply and upload the following documents:

Cover letter/application
CV or P11
- Financial quote at a daily rate in XAF. Financial proposal that will include: your daily/monthly rate (in XAF) to undertake the terms of reference
- Indicate your availability

General Terms and Conditions of the Contract:

Under the consultancy agreements, payment is deliverable-based as defined in the Terms of Reference.
All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.
No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant/contractor.
Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on the UNICEF budget.
Consultants will be required to sign the Health statement for consultants/Individual contractors prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.
Mention is it as per the General Terms and Conditions of the Contract.

For every Child, you demonstrate…

UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions, or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need a reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterward in your assignment.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations, or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.

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