The Punjab Fund for Rehabilitation of Special Persons (PFRSP) is a Company registered and incorporated under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance of Government of Pakistan and is under the administrative control of Special Education Department, Government of the Punjab, Lahore.

Expression of Interest (EOI) are invited for “Establishment of State of the Art Rehabilitation Centre for Persons with Disabilities in Lahore Pakistan”from reputed national and international Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) or Consortium of NGOs with requisite background and experience.

This assignment will include establishment of a State of the Art Rehabilitation Centre for Persons with Disabilities in Lahore with necessary infrastructure, equipment and staffing to provide rehabilitation services to persons with disabilities as well as services related to disability specific research, prevention, training and awareness raising activities in the province.

Interested NGOs may submit their Expression of Interest only on the TEMPLATE provided in the Pre qualification Document.

Only those NGOs who can demonstrate the following criteria and can provide the below mentioned information need to apply:

1. Minimum criteria:

a. 8-10 years experience in disability sector

b. Proven record of rehabilitation services including costs and achievements of key projects

c. List and CVs of Board of Directors

d. List of assets owned by NGO including its own premises

e. List of number of full-time staff with their qualifications, experience and payroll

f. Satisfactory audit reports for last five years and copy of National Tax Number Certificate

g. Financial capacity of NGO- income and expenditures statement of last five years

1. Certificate of registration with (name of relevant professional institution) along with the latest renewal letter.
2. Demonstrated ability to undertake a large-scale rehabilitation project.

Only short listed NGOs would be invited to submit detailed proposals for the identified tasks. Participating NGOs should be able to certify that they have not been blacklisted and have not defaulted on contractual obligations. Compliance with national / international tax regime is necessary.

The pre qualification document (PDQ) for the assignment that also includes the template for application/EOI and evaluation criterion can be downloaded from the EOI appearing on http://www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk/publictender or by sending a request to Company Secretary to the address given below.

The PFRSP reserves the right to reject or cancel all EOI without assigning any reason thereof. Expression of Interest should be forwarded not later than 30 days of publication of this advertisement to the Company Secretary of PFRSP on the below address.

COMPANY SECRETARY

The Punjab Fund for Rehabilitation of Special Persons (PFRSP)

Special Education Department

Government of the Punjab

Room No. 713, 7^th Floor,

Al-Qadir Heights, 1-Baber Block,

New Garden Town, Lahore, Pakistan

Phone: 0332-5141833

Email: ahaqsh2003@hotmail.com

The prequalification document (PDQ) for the assignment that also includes the template for application/EOI and evaluation criterion can be downloaded from the EOI appearing on http://www.ppra.punjab.gov.pk/publictender or by sending a request to Company Secretary to the address given below.

COMPANY SECRETARY

The Punjab Fund for Rehabilitation of Special Persons (PFRSP)

Special Education Department

Government of the Punjab

Room No. 713, 7th Floor,

Al-Qadir Heights, 1-Baber Block,

New Garden Town, Lahore, Pakistan

Phone: 0332-5141833

Email: ahaqsh2003@hotmail.com

Title: Local Economic Development Project Assistant

Organization: International Labour Organization

Contract Type: short term engagement (with possibility of extension)

Duty Station: Hargeisa (Somaliland) and Garowe (Puntland) - with extensive visits to districts

Application Deadline:31^st August 2015

Introduction

Under the Joint Programme on Local Governance and Decentralized Service Delivery, the Local Economic Development Project Assistant will provide technical support services in areas of local economic development, investment promotion and business licensing, entrepreneurship and Public-Private Partnerships. S/he will support the key LED actors in performing their mandates, with a focus on the target LED districts; support preparation and updating of LED strategies, research and analysis, support the business licensing reforms already realized in the local governments and offer technical advice on the design, implementation and evaluation of LED projects, local investment promotion, facilitate Public-Private dialogues and trainings. The assistant will also assist in standardizing and collecting of data for the M&E indicators framework and reporting on activities.

Description of Duties

The LED Project Assistant is expected to perform the following functions:-

i.Local Economic Development

1. Provide technical guidance and mentoring support to MOI, Ministry of Commerce, local governments departments of planning and LED forums and other stakeholders to undertake LED-related mandates and functions.
2. Support dialogue on and provide technical input into the establishment of the national LED framework in line with the decentralized policy – defining institutional framework for LED.
3. Support the development of annual action plans for the local governments and forums to be derived from the LED Strategies and support its coordinated implementation by the various relevant actors including the local governments, private sector, sector ministries and development partners
4. Support the review of the LED toolkit and development of training materials
5. Facilitate LED training workshops, dialogues, and promotional events with the local governments and forums, engaging the chamber of commerce, business associations and relevant private sector entities
6. Support local government Planning departments and Forums to establish a simple M&E system to track the results of LED activities and investments (both in terms of process and impact monitoring)
7. Based on the monitoring and evaluation of programme results, document lessons learnt regarding the approaches and investments that have proved most and least successful and establish lessons learned are fed back into process.
8. Assist in and provide support to the process of project development by local governments, which will include project profile development, market and feasibility studies (when required) and the development of the project document/package in preparation for implementation.
9. Conduct periodical missions to selected local governments to monitor ongoing LED interventions and provide the necessary technical backstopping and mentoring support to local governments departments staff

ii.Local Investment Promotion and Business Licensing

1. In close cooperation with LED team, local governments and relevant ministries/agencies, support the identification of local investment initiatives in line with local governments potential and strategies.
2. Based on the priority investments identified in the Local LED Strategy, support Local governments to design viable business plans and implement investment projects ensuring linkage to relevant line ministries, the business sector and other stakeholders.
3. Work with local governments, chamber of commerce, business associations, and investors to package and promote their local economic potentials.
4. Work with local governments and forum to promote investment opportunities and needs to attract private sector investment – and to design and provide appropriate incentives to enter into public private partnership agreements
5. Provide advisory support to local governments in adopting business licensing reforms undertaken and stimulating dialogues that build trust and improve service delivery and revenue generation.

iii.Public Private Partnership

1. Facilitate Public-Private Partnership (PPP) dialogues and training workshops to enhance the understanding and application of PPP models in target local governments.
2. Work with international experts, Ministry of interior and local institutions to implement PPP policy recommendations/action plan.

Required Qualification

Education

University degree in economics/ business/ finance, local development, planning or other relevant field

Experience

Four years’ experience at the national level in the fields of economic or private sector development programmes within government bodies or development partners or management/technical position with the private sector.

Technical experience and/or in depth knowledge of the following areas:

ž Economic development project formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and / or Business Plan development, resource mobilization and day to day business management within the private sector

ž Staff coaching and capacity building

ž Knowledge and understanding of economic development approaches

ž Knowledge and understanding of project implementation in one or more of the following areas: infrastructure investment, regulatory reform, skills development and investment promotion

ž Demonstrated problem solving skills

Languages

Excellent command of English and Somali languages

Please send your curriculum vitae marked "LED Project Officer – Garowe/Hargeisa by 31^st August, 2015 to: Email: hrsomalia@ilo.org

This is your opportunity to use your Technical experience to help improve the lives and future of some of the world's most vulnerable children.

The Global Fund TB Technical Advisor will provide technical support and leadership to ensure quality design, implementation and local capacity development for programming. Support may include assessments, monitoring, and evaluation of MDR-TB, PAL, PPM and community TB Outreach activities. This position will work with all internal and external partners of Global Fund TB Grant; other stakeholders including WV UK, Somali Ministry of Health authorities in the three regions of Somalia, TB program sub-recipients as well as key donors.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Review the MDR TB Program current design and in collaboration with National Tuberculosis Program and WHO advise on its effectiveness.
• Ensure MDR-TB treatment manual is reviewed and updated as required.
• Work with WHO and MDR-TB committee (s) to ensure the MDR TB Response follows standard guidelines and protocols.
• In collaboration with WHO Somalia, the Ministry of Health National TB Program (NTP) and World Vision Principal Recipient team, prepare and conduct periodic assessment to monitor clinical progress of MDR-TB program.
• Work closely with NTPs, various ministries of health, WHO and other stakeholders to ensure that MDR-TB program is in line with strategies and objectives of the Somalia National TB program and MDR-TB national strategy.
• Work with PAL, PPM and ACSM field teams and with other programs (GAVI, Joint Health and Nutrition Program etc.) to ensure promote effective integration of TB interventions into the Primary Health Care and general health sector.
• In collaboration with M&E team, develop checklist for monitoring implementation of these proposals.
• Prepare and conduct regular monitoring visits to sub-recipients.
• Support and maintain data base of all reports pertaining to KAPs outreach projects.
• Prepare and conduct regular sessions with individual SRs involved in KAPs outreach for purposes of supporting their operation and developing their capacity.
• Collaborate with WHO, HIV Grant and HIV/AIDS national commissions to collaboration between HIV and TB Grants.
• Collaborate with Communications Department to market WVS TB program to potential donors and partners.

REQUIRED SKILLS INCLUDE:

• Medical Doctor with experience in clinical and community experience in TB program. Masters in Public Health or equivalent is an advantage.
• Experience in managing Global Fund TB program.
• At least 5 years field experience in Community/Public Health programming and management in an NGO set up.
• Knowledge of humanitarian industry including sphere standards, NGO code of conduct and humanitarian charter.
• Commitment to World Vision Core Values and Vision Statement.
• Ability to exhibit exemplary lifestyle as interpreted in specific local cultural context.
• Must have outstanding oral and written communications and relationship skills

If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this vital and challenging role that will enhance the lives of vulnerable children in Somalia, we'd love to hear from you.

Find the full description and apply online by the closing date 24 August 2015. For more information on World Vision International, please visit our website:www.wvi.org.

Position title: Consultant Engineer (CE) - (Somali Nationals)

Organization unit: ILO Somalia Programme (JPLG).

Contract type:Local Individual Consultancy Agreement

Locations: Baidoa, Jowhar and Beletwein

1. Overview

The UN Joint Programme on Local Governance and Decentralised Service Delivery is a 5 year Programme of ILO, UNCDF, UNDP, UN-HABITAT and UNICEF and in its second phase 2013 – 2017. The Programme is aligned to the national development frameworks and UN programming framework UNSAS 2010 – 2015 outcome that local governance contributes to peace and equitable priority service delivery in selected locations.

The overall objective of the JPLG is:

Local governance contributes to peace and equitable priority service delivery in selected locations.

The specific objectives are:

(a) Communities have access to basic services through local government, and

(b) Local governments are open and accountable.

ILO’s focus in the JPLG is on two broad areas:

1. Support to development and integration of local economic development into district planning and investment process and implementation of interventions to nurture local enterprise and economic development.
2. Support to policy, institutional, technical and managerial capacity development of the decentralized public works and services delivery while optimizing local resource use and stimulating local employment creation including through partnerships with private sector (including PPP).

Under the JPLG ILO provides policy, institutional, technical and capacity building support to develop requisite capacities in the production and provision of public works in Somalia for decentralised service delivery. Investment in both policy, institutional and systems development as well as in the actual rehabilitation and construction works of basic infrastructure for basic services and to support economic development following years of neglect is a key priority for all three regional administrations as articulated in development plans and strategies. These essentially underpin effective and sustainable the provision of basic services as well as the economic recovery process. These investments provide an opportunity to meet other social objectives such as the promotion of decent employment opportunities and sustainable local enterprises, social protection and fundamental principles and rights at work. ILO support is anchored around optimising these opportunities through policy, institutional and technical interventions to local and central governments and the private sector.

Informed by capacity assessments and sector studies on public works and roads, ILO seeks to build on capacity development initiatives carried out to extend knowledge, skills and competency of the selected senior technical staff drawn from the public sector who hold responsibility of management of public works delivery and for building capacity local governments to undertake their responsibilities for infrastructure and public works delivery.

3. Tasks and deliverables

Overall the Consulting Engineer will provide technical input to the effective programming and implementation of the infrastructure components of ILO Somalia’s Programme projects in Baidoa, Jowhar and Beletwein. The primary task of the CE will be to provide technical capacity building and mentorship to the local administrations, the Local Economic Development Forums and stakeholders including Ministry of Public Work and District Engineers, local service providers, private sector contractors and the collaborating communities to prepare technical and financial plans for future initiatives; appraisal, design and cost interventions; procure and supervise and manage projects, coordinate implementation and reporting of the project progress, provide oversight with regard to technical standards and quality of works, health and safety, appropriate labour policies and practices; and incorporate the elements of employment creation, enterprise development, local economic development, gender equity and environmental protection to the greatest extent possible.

1. Provide technical support, training and mentorship throughout the project cycle this including technical input to partners during collection of relevant baseline data, feasibility study of the projects and preparation of designs, specifications, bills of quantities (BoQ), work plans and implementation schedules, budget and cash flow projections, procurement, contract supervision and management, technical monitoring and audits against set technical specifications and standards, and management and maintenance of infrastructure assets created.
2. Train implementing partners and supervisors in systems, procedures and tools used in project cycle management including standard procurement procedures, preparation of required work plans, reports (such as inventory, daily, weekly and monthly narrative and technical reports), maintenance plans as per agreed formats, standards and timing schedules.
3. Advice partners on all aspects of construction management including labour management, occupational safety and health, inventory management and the safe-keeping and maintenance of tools and equipment procured by the project.
4. Provide technical input during project implementation ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with the employment intensive objectives and project documents (such as BoQs, contract documents, standards/specifications and approved budgets).
5. Prepare interim and final completion project reports (including daily, weekly, monthly and weekly project status), in compliance with agreed standards, in consultation with ILO Technical Advisors.
6. Certify works and payment certificates ensuring compliance with agreed technical standards and specifications collate technical reports and forward to the ILO Technical Advisors for approval.
7. Maintain oversight on field office technical reports and adhere to the standard ILO filling system and data/information archival system.
8. Prepare monthly workplan and monthly progress report and submit to ILO-Technical Advisers and Project Managers.
9. Target Group
10. Districts of Baidoa, Jowhar and Belet wein Burao and their respective LED Forums.
11. Communty monitoring groups of the their repective districts. the wider local communities are the ultimate beneficiaries from the increase in viability of businesses and the employment opportunities for women and youth.
12. Local construction contractors and their respective engineers.
13. Management of the Assignment

The Consultant Engineer shall report to the respective Project Managers and ILO – EIIP Technical Advisor, and also have reporting line to Mogadishu Programme Officer and Mogadishu LED officer, who will be the overall technical responsible person for the assignment. During the assignment execution, the Consultant Engineer will maintain work closely with target groups as defined above throughout all phases of the assignment to ensure smooth implementation of the assignment.

6. Deliverables and Timeline

The Consultant Engineer (CE) should prepare and submit the following deliverables;

1. Technical Reports (daily, weekly, monthly) reflecting progress of the activities for each district projects.
2. Weekly project narrative status with the pictures (every Thursday).
3. Technical and narrative payment reports for each projects.
4. Certification of works and completion of works certificates as the project attains the payment stage the CE prepared with the District Engineer and Implementation partner.
5. Duration of Assignment: 3 months
6. Detailed weekly workplans will be prepared and agreed with the EIIP Technical Adviser. The Consulting Engineer will be required to monitor the projects closely and is expected to be in the districts during project implementation on a weekly basis; as well as provide mentoring and technical advisory support and input at distance.

All applications should be sent via email to: hrsomalia@ilo.org with the title reference: "Consultant Engineer, SC" no later than 1700 hrs on 31st August, 2015

One-year placement. Please note that the selected applicant will be required to take up the placement by October 2015.

The Training and Advocacy Development Worker will be placed with the Network Against FGM/C in Somaliland (NAFIS) and work alongside key staff in the organisation on a daily basis, building their knowledge and skills in regard to effective, participatory and democratic governance, particularly around developing and implementing advocacy and lobbying strategies and action plans on female genital mutilation and cutting (FGM/C). S/he will also take a lead on project activities by providing on-going mentoring and on-the-job coaching.

The successful candidate should have a Master’s degree in social or community development, law, development studies, or another relevant discipline.

A minimum of five years’ work experience within the NGO sector and three years’ work experience in organisational capacity building, including training/facilitation methodologies and direct training is essential. You should have experience in developing and implementing advocacy and lobbying strategies and action plans on FGM/C, and of working in a resource poor environment.

An understanding of the issues facing a post-conflict society and of the role which NGOs play in democratisation; solid knowledge of FGM/C issues; knowledge/understanding of areas linked to women’s political participation; skills in gender mainstreaming; knowledge/skills in coordination/networking with like-minded organisations, and in participatory monitoring and evaluation methods is essential. You should also have good team building skills and a consensus-led approach to work; a developed analytical, prioritising and networking skills, including an ability to plan and implement own work; good interpersonal, communication and report writing skills; the willingness to undertake road travel in Somaliland; cultural sensitivity in an Islamic/Somali environment and a personal commitment to learning the basics of the Somali language.

It is essential that you complete the application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for an interview. P**lease note that CVs/resumes will not be accepted**.

For further information and an application form, please visit: www.progressio.org.uk/jobs

Interviews: Mid-September

Please return the completed application form to: Recruitment@progressio.org.uk

PositionDRIVER

Place of Performance MOGADISHU, SOMALI

Contract Duration 04 MONTH

Starting Date ASAP

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Officer and the direct operational supervision of the Administrative Associate, the Driver provides reliable and safe driving services for the transport of authorised personnel. The Driver has a client-oriented approach, high sense of responsibility, courtesy, tact and the ability to work with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The position is located in Mogadishu, Somalia. Within limits of delegated authority the Driver will be responsible for the following:

§ Provision of reliable and secure driving services by a) driving vehicles safety for the transport of authorized personnel and for the transport of cargo goods and/or hazardous goods vehicles; b) collecting and delivering mail, documents and other items; c) meeting official personnel at the airport and facilitating immigration and customs formalities as required.

§ Ensure proper use of vehicle through accurate maintenance of daily vehicle logs, provision of inputs to preparation of the vehicle maintenance plans and reports.

§ Ensure day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle by checking oil, water, battery, brakes, tires, etc; performing minor repairs and arranging for major repairs; and ensuring that the vehicle is kept clean.

§ Ensure availability of all the required documents/supplies including vehicle insurance, vehicle logs, office directory, and map of the city/country, first aid kits, and necessary spare parts.

§ Ensures that immediate stepsas required by rules and regulations are taken in case of involvement in an accident or in case of security incidents and emergency evacuations.

Impact of Results

§ The key results have an impact on the accurate, safe and timely execution of the services.

Competencies

§ Core Values/Competencies

§ Integrity

§ Professionalism

§ Respect of diversity

§ Creativity and innovation

§ Commitment to continuous learning

§ Organizing and quality

§ Results orientation

§ Communication skills

§ Teamwok skills

§ Client focus

Functional Competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning

§ Shares knowledge and experience

§ Provides helpful feedback and advice to others in the office

Development and Operational Effectiveness

§ Excellent knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repair

§ Good knowledge of the area and the current condition of roads and highways, security and safety awareness; ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignment given.

§ High sense of responsibility; operate in compliance with road and safety regulations and rules.

§ Excellent knowledge of protocol

§ Excellent knowledge of security issues

Leadership and Self-Management

§ Ability to adhere to work assignments and meet designated deadlines

§ Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

§ Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

§ Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of views

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

§ Completion of secondary school or equivalent; drivers training with a valid driver’s license including license to drive armoured vehicles.

Experience

§ Two years’ work experience as a driver; safe driving record. Knowledge of driving rules and regulations and skills in minor vehicle repairs.

Language

§ Fluency in written and oral English required. Knowledge of second UN working language desirable. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_861” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

PositionICT ASSISTANT

Place of Performance SOMALIA

Contract Duration 04 MONTHS

Starting Date ASAP

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

Under the guidance and supervision of the Project Coordination Officer and the Senior Programme Consultant, the ICT Assistant provides support on information technology related services and functions to our client in managing it operations. In the discharge of her/his duties, the ICT Assistant liaises with the Project Support Officers, Project Managers, Project Consultants and Project Assistants in order to ensure best support.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The functions/duties/key results of this job description are generic and not all duties are carried out by all ICT Assistants.

§ Ensures implementation of ICT and operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

o Full compliance of ICT activities with our client’s rules, regulations, policies and strategies

o Contribution to the office’s ICT business processes mapping and to the elaboration of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in ICT, in consultation with the direct supervisor and office management.

§ Supports ICT administration, focusing on achievement of the following results:

o Maintenance of inventory of all computer, telecommunication equipment, I/O devices and software existent in the office ensuring compliance with registration and upgrades.

o Performance of maintenance and minor repairs on hardware equipment

§ Provides support to network administration, focusing on achievement of the following results:

o Management, maintenance and monitoring of the continuous operation of critical components of the system servers – ie. File, application, print and video conferencing equipment

o Operation and maintenance of the office Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) systems.

o Installation of hardware, network connections and cables

o Troubleshooting of hardware/software problems.

§ Ensures efficient and functioning telecommunication systems, focusing on achievement of the following results:

o Proactive maintenance on telecom system to avoid disruption of service

o Performance of minor repairs on hardware equipment, as required

o Receipt, testing and installation of telecommunication hardware

§ Provide support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing, focusing on achievement of the following results;

o Support on hardware familiarization and maintenance, software applications, file management/maintenance and LAN/WAN systems

o Assistance to users for LAN and Desktop access

o Support on standard software applications – ie. MS Office, email, etc.

Impact of Results

§ The key results have an impact on the execution of the ICT management in the Regional Office/Operations or Projects Centre in terms of quality and accuracy of work completed. Timely updating and implementation of software/hardware, punctual and accurate information, and client-oriented approach enhances our client’s capability as an efficient and first-class service provider.

Competencies

§ Core Values/Competencies

§ Integrity

§ Professionalism

§ Respect of diversity

§ Creativity and innovation

§ Commitment to continuous learning

§ Organizing and quality

§ Results orientation

§ Communication skills

§ Teamwok skills

§ Client focus

Functional Competencies

Knowledge Management and Learning

§ Shares knowledge and experience

§ Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

§ Ability to perform a variety of specialized ICT tasks

§ Knowledge of our client’s ICT rules and regulations and protocols

§ Good knowledge of electronic messaging systems, Windows NT, MS Office Suite and or LAN/WAN concepts

§ Good working knowledge of hardware/software, Microsoft Active Directory, Exchange 2000/2003, Windows 2003, Windows XP, Office 2003 and/or later versions and Veritas backup

§ Creation and management of batch scripts

§ MS SQL server 2008 database administration

§ SQL server scripting

§ Data backup and resilience management

§ Satellite/Wireless Mesh configuration and management

§ Familiarity with our client’s configuration of PeopleSoft (ATLAS) highly desirable

Leadership and Self-Management

§ Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback

§ Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

§ Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

§ Keen sense of ethics and integrity in dealing with clients and service providers

§ Meet timeline for delivery of products and services to clients

§ Results-based and client services oriented

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education

§ Secondary education required. Diploma or University Degree, preferably in information sciences, computer sciences or engineering desirable.

Experience

§ 3 to 5 years of experience in working in the field of information technology and/or telecommunications and systems, preferably in an international environment.

§ Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Office 2003 and/or newer versions) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, Experience in handling of web-based management systems. Database management; web applications technology and technology training experience.

Language

§ Fluency in written and oral English required. Knowledge of second UN working language desirable.

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_862” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Short Term Consultant Opportunity for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Expert - P168

Sool and Sanaag Health and Education Projects, Ministries of Health and of Education and Higher Studies, Somaliland

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Norway and the Netherlands. The SDF has allocated funding for implementation of Sool and Sanaag Health and Education Projectsin Somaliland implemented by the Ministries of Health and of Education and Higher Studies. The MoH and MoEHS intend to use a part of the funding for engage the services of a short term Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Expert to conduct Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Sool and Sanaag Projects.

The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat on behalf of the Ministries of Health and of Education and Higher Studies invites applications from qualified Individual Environmental and Social Impact Expert for the above short term opportunity.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

* Master’s Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science or its equivalent.

* Experience and knowledge of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)

* Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English.

* Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

* Minimum of 10 years' experience working at a senior level as an Environmental Scientist in Academia, Public Sector or Non Profit Sector in the Horn of Africa.

Specific professional experience

* Demonstrated experience conducting at least three environmental and social impact assessments for construction projects in the Horn of Africa over the last 5 years.

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 28 August 2015 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Full Terms of Reference can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant at l.vocks@europeansolutions.nl. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line.

Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process in any way which can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for the this position.

This Consultancy is open to Somaliland and International Candidates.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

The Role

You will provide technical oversight for the day-to-day implementation of the project alongside key consortium members whilst supporting the Team Leader to ensure that key milestones are reached and that corporate and donor standards are reach in the operation and implementation of the programme.

The Deputy Team Leader and Senior Disaster Risk Resilience Advisor has ultimate technical authority regarding the disaster risk resilience elements of the programme and will play a key role in the successful implementation and delivery of the programme.

Do you have what it takes?

In order to succeed in this challenging and varied role you will require proven, relevant experience of providing technical leadership in donor-funded programmes.

Knowledge of the international, regional and national disaster management system; proven working experience with the Disaster Management Authority at national, provincial and district levels.

Experience of working with Department for International Development-funded programmes will be advantageous.

Excellent knowledge of disaster risk reduction and resilience.

Working knowledge of Pakistan context would be preferred.

Proficient in English both verbal and written.

For a full Job Description and Person Specification, please click on this link:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/dzzn7nh74d637n4/Deputy%20Team%20Leader%20and%20Senior%20DRR%20Advisor%20-%20JD.pdf?dl=0

Type of Role: 2 year fixed term contract with the possibility of extending

Location: Country office, Islamabad with travel to programme areas

Salary: Circa $50,000 USD per annum + benefits

Reports to: Team Leader, Building Disaster Resilience in Pakistan Programme

Closing Date: 7th September 2015

Please note that only applications and CVs written in English will be accepted.

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plans Child Protection Policy.

As an international child centred community development organisation, Plan is fully committed to promoting the realization of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.

Plan believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk.

Plan operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity, welcoming applications from all areas of the international community.

Please follow this link to apply on our website: https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=PlanInt&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=en%5fGB&career_job_req_id=7761&selected_lang=en_GB&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&_s.crb=fDzo0BS5DLwQeW9Yqij%2bk3Kg41k%3d

Short Term Consultant Opportunity for Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Expert - P168

Sool and Sanaag Health and Education Projects, Ministries of Health and of Education and Higher Studies, Somaliland

The Somaliland Development Fund (SDF) is a 4 - year fund designed to support the Government of Somaliland (GoSL) filling a critical gap supporting projects that are fully aligned to the National Development Plan (NDP). SDF is currently funded by the Department for International Development (DFID), the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA), Norway and the Netherlands. The SDF has allocated funding for implementation of Sool and Sanaag Health and Education Projectsin Somaliland implemented by the Ministries of Health and of Education and Higher Studies. The MoH and MoEHS intend to use a part of the funding for engage the services of a short term Environmental and Social Impact Assessment Expert to conduct Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for the Sool and Sanaag Projects.

The Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat on behalf of the Ministries of Health and of Education and Higher Studies invites applications from qualified Individual Environmental and Social Impact Expert for the above short term opportunity.

Required Qualifications/Skills

Qualifications and skills

* Master’s Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science or its equivalent.

* Experience and knowledge of Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)

* Demonstrated excellent command of spoken and written English.

* Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills.

General professional experience

* Minimum of 10 years' experience working at a senior level as an Environmental Scientist in Academia, Public Sector or Non Profit Sector in the Horn of Africa.

Specific professional experience

* Demonstrated experience conducting at least three environmental and social impact assessments for construction projects in the Horn of Africa over the last 5 years.

Interested candidates should send their applications (cover letter and CV) to the Somaliland Development Fund Secretariat through e-mail jobs@sdf-secretariat.org. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter how they fit the criteria outlined in the advert. All applications must be received by 28 August 2015 at 1600hrs East African Standard Time. Full Terms of Reference can be requested via email from SDF recruitment consultant at l.vocks@europeansolutions.nl. Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line.

Any attempt by a candidate to influence the outcome of the recruitment process in any way which can be interpreted as canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification from being considered for the this position.

This Consultancy is open to Somaliland and International Candidates.

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

1. Background / IRC Summary

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers help to people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. At work today in over 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, the IRC serves people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities.

IRC- Somalia supports health care facilities in Benadir region. IRC – Somalia intends to continue in establishing a culture of safe health-care practices, at the health facility level, together with preparedness for outbreak situations which can prevent and control dissemination of infectious agents, and which is critical for containing the spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occur worldwide, and can affect patients, health-care workers and visitors. These Terms of Reference relates to a consultancy in training of health staff on key principles of infection prevention and control (IPC) and IPC guidelines which is essential in minimizing transmission of infectious diseases and in preparing for and preventing outbreaks.

2. Overall Goal

The training's overall goal is to prevent/control the occurrence of health care associated infections in patients, health-care workers, visitors and others associated infections within the HCF.

Specific objectives

• To contribute to a coordinated response to control community-acquired infectious diseases, endemic or epidemic, that may be “amplified” via health care
• To contribute to preventing the emergence of antimicrobial resistance and/or dissemination of resistant strains of microorganisms; and to minimize the environmental impact of these infections or their management.
• To discuss the infection transmission cycle and describe the principles of universal precautions in infection control.

3. Scope of Work:

The assignment is expected to be conducted for five days in the month of September, 2015. Specific dates will be discussed with the consultant.

The following are key deliverables expected of this consultancy and within the specified period:

• Initial inception report detailing the methodology to be used to assess health facilities and train staff on IPC and IPC guidelines
• Conduct trainings for IRC- and partners on IPC policies and practices
• Conduct assessment of healthcare facilities to monitor implementation of IPC policies and practices and identify areas that need improvement.
• Support the field health team to come up with an IPC team including their TOR
• End of assignment report/presentation, which should include recommendations to strengthen the infection prevention and control activities in various health facilities.

4. Education Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Sciences / related sciences, or nursing degree with a minimum of five years progressively responsible work in nursing or public health
• Possess detailed knowledge of infection control measures in resource limited settings.
• Experience in preparing and facilitating competency based trainings

Consultants should include the following considerations in their technical and financial proposals:

• No costs associated with preparing the application will be met by IRC
• The consultants will ensure the training is done correctly and completed as per the agreed timeline. The expected time line may be revised based on consultant/IRC discussions.

Minimum Criteria for submission of the proposal for the BID.

• The IPC consultant /institution should submit a technical and a financial proposal
• The IPC consultant /institution is expected to demonstrate that it has a track record of not less than five (5)years of experience executing similar assignments
• Qualifications as specified in section (4) and proven experience in conducting such trainings and assessments.

5. Contractual issues

The IRC will provide the following at no cost to the consultant:

• Travel costs (to and from – Nairobi and within Somalia)
• The consultant / team must comply with The IRC rules and procedures related to security and relations with the media
• The consultant/ team must respect the ethics related to evaluation practice
• Security will be provided and organized by The IRC team

6. Others

The consultant will work closely with IRC’s Deputy Director for Programs, Health Coordinator and Health Coordinator Assistant and liaise with the health team in Mogadishu.

If you feel you/your organization fit the required profile and are available for the assignment, p*lease submit a short technical proposal providing detailed budget breakdown, along with brief technical bio data of the core team members and evidence of similar work undertaken recently. Submit applications via email to**Quresha.AbdullahiAhmed@rescue.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.*

Application Deadline: 2nd September 2015

TERMS OF REFERENCE

PositionAccommodation Management and Booking AssistantPlace of Performance Mogadishu Somalia but may be required to visit all areas of operationsContract Duration 06 monthStarting Date ASAPOVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The primary role is management of the accommodation and work/act as front office person for incoming and out-going staff members during check-in and check-out. The incumbent will be reporting Chief FMU/Deputy Chief Engineer. The following are the specific duties but not limit to.

· Confirm/reject the accommodation booking/reservation based on availability in consultation with Chief FMU/Deputy Chief Engineer and/or with key stake holders of the Mission including senior management.

· Facilitate the check-in process for incoming passengers/staff and facilitate their initial movement within the camp especially for new staff and ensure all new incoming staffs are settled-in well.

· Provide weekly accommodation statistics including weekly forecast to the Mission Management.

· Facilitate the Check-out process for outgoing passengers including receiving room keys and ensure all items issued to them are returned.

· Ensure all transit accommodations/rooms are cleaned and maintained well for incoming staffs/passengers including the senior management rooms.

· Coordinate with FMU for proper maintenance of accommodations including attending and coordinating repair works in case of emergency.

· Coordinate with FMU/Engineering to ensure all new accommodations/rooms are furnished and ready for occupation in a timely manner.

· Coordinate and manage the conferences and special events including catering and other requirements.

· Act as focal point for UN Mail and Pouch including collection and distribution of mails to the concerned staff

· Carry out any other tasks assigned by the Chief FMU/Deputy Chief Engineer.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s degree preferably in Business Management or Administration or related field.

· Fluency in both spoken and written English

· Professional computer exposure with full working expertise in MS Excel, MS Words and MS PowerPoint.

· Minimum five years of international experience in camp management/ front office reception/administration.

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_809” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

The Senior Technical Specialist – Nutrition, will provide overall strategic and technical support to all projects related to nutrition in Somalia/Somaliland both in emergencies and development. It will play a leading role in strategically growing the nutrition programme and supporting capacity building of Area teams, partners, consortium members and other local actors in Somalia/Somaliland in the areas of child and maternal nutrition. The STS will represent SCI in all nutrition forums for the Somalia/Somaliland programme whenever possible. She/he will closely work with other members in PDQ team and Area teams to promote and disseminate good practices and lessons learned in nutrition programmes and will support the Head of unit to promote nutrition related advocacy at country and cluster level.

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Job Title and Vacancy Announcement No. SCI/SOM/21****/15 on the subject line****.The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent to Somalia.vacancies@savethechildren.org.

Applications close on 2nd September 2015.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

1.Background / IRC Summary

The International Rescue Committee responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers help to people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. At work today in over 40 countries and in 22 U.S. cities, the IRC serves people forced to flee from war, conflict, disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. IRC- Somalia supports health facilities in Benadir and Galmudug regions.

These Terms of Reference relates to a consultancy in which IRC- Somalia wishes to develop a behavior change communication (BCC) strategy, which is multilevel, delivering the appropriate health messages to individuals, households, and communities. The strategy will create a positive and sustainable behavior change utilizing a variety of approaches (traditional and conventional) that are appropriate within the Somalia context, This will promote improvement in health programming via community/ household empowerment & understanding on health as well as strengthening health education messaging at health facilities to promote positive health seeking behavior of the community. The rates of illiteracy and poverty are extremely high in the area, and messages must be delivered via accessible and appropriate means in order to be effective.

2. Job overview
The process of developing the BCC strategy will involve reviewing existing communication tools, being used at the health facilities and within the community, meeting with key health staff including community health workers and some members of the communities within the interventions area and some stakeholders in order to understand the culture, knowledge and health seeking behavior of the community.

3. Main Objectives

The main objective of the BCC strategy is to contribute to improved survival of the health status of the Somali people through increased access to quality health services with particular focus on maternal and child health.

Specific objectives:

• To facilitate in the development of a BCC strategy based on findings and involving key stakeholders in Health.
• To develop BCC Role out plan for effective and efficient implementation.
• To set up simple and effective M&E systems, to monitor the quantity, quality and effectiveness of messages, tools, materials and activities.
• To provide capacity building/ trainings to field teams on BCC tools and materials developed.

4. Responsibilities:The BCC Consultant will be responsible for the following:

• Review the existing BCC practices and documents in the project sites
• Identify different target groups and offer strategic approach for positive health seeking behavior
• Undertake an in-depth analysis of the BCC practices in the project areas in terms of their cultural appropriateness and effectiveness, and give practical recommendations on conducting BCC activities in Somalia.
• Organize meetings with health staff, CHW's and stakeholders
• Suggest appropriate and acceptable cost-effectiveness strategies able to motivate local communities to create a positive health-seeking behavior.

Based on the above mentioned points, develop a BCC strategy (realistic and effective) to reach the target groups.

• The strategy should include: identified target groups , key messages, effective channels to deliver messages and specify how they should be delivered to the target groups
• Develop key health messages for IEC materials relevant for the target groups
• Work with the communication advisor to ensure content is presented in an accurate and user-friendly manner
• Develop BCC Role out plan for effective and efficient implementation.
• Set up simple and effective M&E systems, to monitor the quantity, quality and effectiveness of messages, tools, materials and activities.
• To provide capacity building/ trainings to field teams

5. Scope of Work

The assignment is expected to be conducted for 16 days in the month of October, 2015. Specific dates will be discussed with the consultant.

The consultant(s) should allocate their time approximately as follows:

Activity & Time

1. Desk Review – to review the existing BCC documents and tools(Nairobi level) 1 day
2. Visit Mogadishu in Somalia for a joint planning with senior health manager, and Health Manager and project team 1 days
3. Consultation and rapid assessment including visiting health facilities, meetings with staff and stakeholders 4 days
4. Presentation and validation workshop ( At Mogadishu level) 1 day
5. Capacity building through training/ orientation on tools and materials conducted 1 day
6. Travel back from Somalia 1 day
7. IEC Camera ready materials, Report and final BCC strategy document and BCC Implementation / roll out plan 6 days
8. Presentation /Report submission in Nairobi – office 1 day

Total: 16 days

6. The following are the key deliverables expected of this consultancy and within the specified period:

• Initial inception report detailing the methodology to be used to assess, review, develop BCC strategy and Roll out implementation plan. IRC will require approval of the proposed methodologies, procedures to be used and instruments to be incorporated
• Develop BCC roll out/implementation plan
• M and E plan submitted (Specifically for BCC)
• Capacity building through training on tools developed and materials conducted.
• Final BCC strategy including target groups, key messages and effective channels to deliver messages
• Submit a “camera-ready” draft of IEC materials.(*Assurance of quality ready to print artworks*)
• End of assignment report/presentation.

7. Education Required Skills and Experience:

• Degree in communication, Public Health or relevant fields
• 4 + years’ experience in conducting BCC surveys and/or analysis/strategy designing.
• Proven expertise and experience in BCC , preferably in Maternal and child health sector
• Relevant technical knowledge, skills and extensive work experience in: designing BCC strategy, messages, tools and materials, plans including media plans
• Capability to work in both English and Somali and be willing to complete quality out puts within the stipulated deadline.
• Excellent report writing skills

Consultants should include the following considerations in their technical and financial proposals:

• No costs associated with preparing the application will be met by IRC
• The consultants will lead and ensure field work is done correctly and completed as per the agreed timeline. The expected time line may be revised based on consultant/IRC discussions.

MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSAL FOR THE BID

• The BCC consultant /institution should submit a technical and a financial proposal.
• The BCC consultant /institution is expected to demonstrate that it has a track record of not less than four (4+) years of experience executing similar assignments.
• Qualifications as specified in section (7) and proven experience in conducting search assignments

8. Contractual issues

The IRC will provide the following at no cost to the consultant:

• Travel costs (to and from – Nairobi and within Somalia)
• The consultant / team must comply with The IRC rules and procedures related to security and relations with the media
• The consultant/ team must respect the ethics related to evaluation practice
• Security would be provided and organized by The IRC team

9. Others

The consultant will work closely with IRC’s Deputy Director for Programs, Health team in Nairobi Communication Advisor, and Field health team in Mogadishu.

10. Documents of reference (To be availed by IRC)

• Existing BCC tools and documents
• Relevant project documents as deemed necessary.

If you feel you/your organization fit the required profile and are available for the assignment, p*lease submit a short technical proposal providing detailed budget breakdown, along with brief technical bio data of the core team members and evidence of similar work undertaken recently. Submit via email to**Quresha.AbdullahiAhmed@rescue.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.*

Deadline for Applications: 2nd September 2015

PositionPayment Team Observer

Place of Performance Somalia (Mogadishu / Baidoa)

Contract Duration 04 Months

Starting Date ASAP

OVERVIEW OF CTG GLOBAL

CTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.

CTG Global provides services to humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.

OVERVIEW OF THE POSITION

the purpose of the Human Resources Systems (HRS) Project is to support Somali security institutions, government stakeholders and international community working under the general oversight of the Human Resources System (HRS) Steering Group to build and systematically and efficiently manage an accountable and transparent human resources systems that supports the security institutions stipend payments and benefits of the security forces and veterans.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Observation of the Payments Teams to ensure that all processes and actions are undertaken in accordance with established SOPs for payments of Somalia National Army (SNA) troops, including the biometric verification of intended payees. The Payments Team Observer will report to the Project Manager and the Programme Manager through the Senior Payments Team Observers on any irregularities in the payments process that affect the transparency and accountability of cash payments. The Payments Team Observer will be responsible for assisting in the coordination of payments teams and also be responsible for preparing pay cycle reports to be provided to the Payments Team Observers Manager.

§ Function as a team member in conducting independent and objective control over payment operations in the field, including identification of issues and opportunities to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and reliability of processes and ensure appropriate use of resources;

§ Maintain contact with field teams to ensure the payments teams’ timely, efficiently and sound performance of their respective responsibilities;

§ Establish and maintain a positive relationship with payment teams;

§ Develop tools for monitoring of payments in line with project objectives;

§ Assist the HRS project team with monitoring progress and completion of payments;

§ Measure progress according to payments timelines, identifying problems, proposing solutions in collaboration with the Project Manager;

§ Troubleshoot and solve problems at the field level to ensure payments are made in accordance with established SOPs for payments to SNA troops;

§ Ensure that payments operations are properly documented and quality assure such documentation;

§ Monitor and report on the status and implementation of payments and appraise the adequacy of the processes applied by the payment teams;

§ Provide advise on payments related matters;

§ Provide guidance to payment teams on technical and administrative matters;

§ Participate in relevant coordination meetings and other working groups;

§ Other duties as required

Monitoring and Progress Controls

The Payments Team Observers Manager will work within the HRS Project Team and will provide regular updates on progress with reference to payments as well as weekly and monthly progress reports as required.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE

Education / Experience / Language

§ Bachelor Degree in related area combined with 5 years of professional relevant work experience

§ Good knowledge of roles and activities of the United Nations within complex humanitarian emergency or development environments

§ Proven ability to produce reports and papers on substantive issues with strict attention to deadlines

§ Ability to oversee and report on the work of others

§ Excellent drafting ability and communication skills, both oral and written, and good computer skills

§ Proven ability to communicate orally, and ability to prepare written reports in clear, concise, and meaningful way

§ Good interpersonal skills and abilities to gain assistance of others in a team endeavour

§ Ability and readiness to travel, including to hardship locations in Somalia

§ Ability to effectively work in a multi-cultural environment

§ Be physically fit and in good health

§ Have a demonstrated ability to live in the conditions of the regions

§ Knowledge of the UN system and familiarity with our client’s procedures will be considered as an advantage

§ Fluency in oral and written English and Somali is required

Competencies

§ Leadership– proven supervisory ability and/or technical leadership. Ability to maintain effective working relations both as a team member and team leader.

§ Teamwork– Strong interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

§ Planning & Organization– Ability to manage, organize, plan and implement work assignments, juggle competing demands and work under pressure of frequent and tight deadlines.

§ Judgment– Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment and decision making skills.

§ Communications– Strong spoken and written communication skills.

§ Problem Solving– Strong analytical and problem solving skills and ability to handle a range of management and coordination issues.

§ Professionalism– Professionalism: sound knowledge of, and exposure to, administrative and financial management issues

Interested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.com with reference to “BHJOB2678_865” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.

TERMS OF REFERENCE FORSMALL AND MEDIUM MICRO ENTERPRISES (SME) TRAINING CONSULTANT FOR SOMREP PROJECT IN SANAAG REGION.

BACKGROUND

CARE International had been Operating in Somalia since 1981 in delivering humanitarian service to the most vulnerable members in the community. CARE currently works through three main programs: First, the Rural Vulnerable Women program which supports poor, rural women and girls in addressing long term underlying causes of poverty and vulnerability as well as social, cultural, political and economic obstacles towards positive change. We help women and girls improve their economic status, access education and support them to play a greater role in local leadership and conflict resolution. Second, the Youth program focuses on job creation and livelihood opportunities for poor youth through interventions such as secondary education, vocational training, small business development and microfinance. Third, the Emergency program provides direct humanitarian relief to victims of drought and conflict in Punt land, Mogadishu, and Lower Juba.

CARE International is a member of SomRep consortium working in various districts in Somalia together with DRC, WV, ACF, and ADRA. CARE received funding from SIDA with the aim of building resilience in peri-urban, agro-pastoralist and pastoralist community in Sanaag region. The project implemented in the model of Somalia Resilience Programme (SomReP) will take a multi-year commitment to the same vulnerable households and communities with a package of integrated interventions to address multiple shocks that compound or are a result of the impacts of droughts. The resilience approach concentrates on securing what people have against predictable shocks, while building local adaptive capacity to deal with uncertainty and change. The SIDA funding is a three-year within which it should cover proposed activities.

The project activities will entail supporting peri-urban, agro-pastoralists and pastoralist male and female- headed households and youth through capacity building to establish sustainable enterprises. The basis will be on vocational skills support, informed by marketable assessment to identify available opportunities. Further, groups or individuals may be supported to set up business initiatives through the provision of business skills training and guidance.

Peri-urban female and male-headed households and youth supported though capacity building are able to establish sustainable enterprises to strengthen their resilience to future shocks. The emphasis for peri-urban households will be on sustainable and marketable skills informed by a vocational skills and market assessment to identify opportunities for increased income.. Rural agro-pastoralist livelihoods will be supported to function effectively during harsh dry seasons and to consistently secure minimum household needs, with women in particular reporting increased meaningful participation in productive agriculture activities. This would be through training rural ago-pastoral households to increase income and productive assets through promotion of ‘Good Agricultural Practices (GAP)’ and income diversification; provision of inputs and grants for tools, equipment, seeds/seedlings with training on multiplication, mulching, and manure techniques to vulnerable households; supporting formation of active farmer/pastoral field schools. There will be efforts to link Agro-pastoral households and communities to early warning systems including weather services and climate change information to allow them to process and interpret the data and respond appropriately and establish linkages with peri-urban and pastoral communities to ensure comprehensive approach to disaster risk management. Increasing fodder production through training on fodder production, hay harvesting and construction of storage facilities and supporting households with productive and compensated work opportunities targeting rehabilitation efforts such as environmental conservation measures

PURPOSE OF THE CONSULTANCY

CARE International is seeking a business management consultant to train existing or new groups with business initiative supported and trained on SME management skills. The identified beneficiaries eager to establish enterprises will be guided on the key management skills for success of their enterprises.

OBJECTIVES OF THE CONSULTANCY

The objective of the consultancy is to train 50 entrepreneurs in a central point for 14 days.

The specific objectives of this consultancy are;

·How to start a business

·Train on basic management skills

·Train on leadership skills and conflict mitigation and resolution mechanisms

·Train on aspects of group dynamics, roles and responsibilities by group members

·How to start a business, marketing, buying and selling, and record keeping

·Reasons for business failure

·Pricing and costing

·Reasons for business failure

·Business planning

·Develop simple business records e.g. cashbooks, sales and purchases records for the demo at sites

SCOPE OF THE CONSULTANCY

The training will be conducted in a central location (Badan). The training will be for 50 beneficiaries selected from 5 peri urban villages. The consultant will lead the whole exercise, which is anticipated to begin in early September 2015.

METHODOLOGY

The training methodology be applied should be practical and participatory and review participants’ needs and develop acceptable and functional action oriented practical solutions. The consultant will design an appropriate and comprehensive methodology to conduct the training.

EXPECTEDCONSULTANCY DELIVERABLES

o ·Training at field level – The consultant will carry out the activity of training the selected beneficiaries for a total of 14 days.

o ·Draft Report –A report covering the areas covered during the training for review by CARE.

o ·Final Report – The final report including limitations, findings, conclusions and recommendations.

The final report will be submitted one week after receipt of the feedback. The report should be 3 (3) Hard-cover-bound copies and soft copy in two (2) CD- ROMs (One in PDF version and the other in Microsoft word).

CARE’S RESPONSIBILITIES

CARE will provide the following to the lead consultant:

·Transport to and from the field.

·All necessary project documents as requested by the consultant

·Pay consultancy fees at a mutually agreed rate

DURATION OF THE CONSULTANCY

It is anticipated that the training and reporting will take 18 days from the date of signing the Contract, beginning 1^st week of September 2015. A draft guide of activities includes:

1. Travel – 2 days
2. Initial field training for members – 14 days
3. Reporting – 2 days

The continuity of the training from one community to the other can be staggered as may be appropriate.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS OF CONSULTANTS

We are looking for a consultant/team with the following skills and qualifications:

·Technically competent in training

·Proven track record as trainers’ in-group dynamics, marketing and entrepreneurship skills for communities

·Ability to train adults with low education levels

·Immediate availability to undertake the assignment in September 2015

· Detail financial and technical proposal.

All applications should be sent to somconsultants@care.org with the subject line**: “**SMALL AND MEDIUM MICRO ENTERPRISES TRAINING CONSULTANT" latest byMonday 31end Aug 2015 by 5pm. All applications after this date will not be considered.

Background

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a protection of human rights framework, DRC has mainly focused on Somalis who are displaced by conflict. Programmes include protection, food security and livelihoods, shelter/NFIs, and water and sanitation. In Somalia, DRC operates in several regions and set up operations in Doolow in October 2012. DRC under a 3 year DANIDA funded SOMREP (Somalia Resilience Program) seeks to build household and community resilience to drought and other related risks (including animal health and diseases, flooding, market disruptions and price fluctuations, new influxes of Internally Displaced Persons into communities, climate change and environmental degradations) in Somalia.

Purpose

To co-ordinate, integrate the emergency programme, and ensure high programme quality and effective coordination with stakeholders at the national level.

Key responsibilities

The Emergency Coordinator will be responsible for all emergency programmes in Somalia for IDPS and host communities.

This position will primarily focus on DRC emergency programming in terms of ensuring best practices, maximum impact, and quality programming. In addition, the Emergency Coordinator will support a consistent integration of HAP and M&E principles and practices into all programmes activities.

· With support of the Food Security and Livelihoods Manager, provide technical emergency support to field programmes in designing appropriate programmes for emergency and early recovery, in line with the DRC Food Security and Livelihoods Strategy and Country Strategy.

· Support emergency response for the Kenya/Yemeni returnees into Somalia with appropriate response.

· Ensure that DRC ways of working and gender equity and humanitarian principles are mainstreamed throughout the programme.

· Ensure the Emergency Programme has a strong analytical base, including contributing to policy analysis for programme design and influencing.

· Guide the teams in developing tools for day-to-day implementation and ensure compliance with established guidelines and standards including Emergency Minimum Standards for IDPs and Host Communities.

· Work with the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Manager and with programme staff to strengthen monitoring, evaluation, learning, accountability and reporting of the emergency programme in Bosasso as well as field level.

· Ensure that accountable approaches to working with communities and partners are incorporated into the programme and clear visions for exit strategies planned from the onset.

· Provide a professional and technical lead to the team, managers and partners for programme planning and implementation. This will include budgeting, development of logical frameworks and appropriate indicators, development of project proposals and project reporting.

· Share and document best practices with the programme and partner teams, ensuring that the strategy is implemented to the highest quality standards and is integrated with other sectorial interventions in the programme.

Preparedness:

· Act as the key lead in the emergency team for DRC contingency planning and humanitarian preparedness and response efforts.

· Lead assessments where required and support the development of new responses as appropriate.

· Lead in the development of Emergency and preparedness contingency plans.

Reporting Arrangements

This position currently reports to the Technical Manager for Food Security and Livelihoods in Somalia.

General

Commitments: DRC/DDG has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRC/DDG.

Personal Specifications

Essential:

· Bachelor’s degree in social sciences and rural development or other relevant field.

· A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior programmatic capacity with emergency programming, and livelihood and/or disaster risk reduction (namely drought) programs with international NGOs.

· Experience working in emergencies

· Demonstrated experience in rapid emergency assessments and integration of emergency programming with other sectors.

· Knowledge and experience in participatory approaches and tools.

· Experience working in insecure environments, preferably Sub-Saharan Africa.

· Proficiency in written and spoken English is required;

· Extensive operational knowledge of donor guidelines and procedures (logical frameworks, proposal development and report writing).

· Experience in capacity building of national staff and communities.

· Good command of computer programs and applications.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with various stakeholders.

Preferable:

· Good negotiator in working with local NGOs and local authorities.

· Social science, agriculture, livestock or rural development graduate or alternatively someone with 7 years of experience.

· Experience in livelihoods, micro enterprise, agriculture, or livestock management project

· Previous experience of working in Somalia is an added advantage.

· Ability to speak and write Somali language.

Terms and Conditions

Terms and conditions are in accordance with DRC Somalia national salary scale and HR policy

This position is for Somali Nationals only.

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience should send their applications, including CV and 1-page cover letter, by email only to drcjobs@drcsomalia.org no later than 5 September 2015.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Background/IRC Summary: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

IRC has been working in Pakistan for over 30 years, and manages & delivers large, complex programs to meet needs in health, education, protection, environmental health and livelihoods for displaced, poor & conflict-affected communities. IRC works in partnership with local government and non-governmental organizations and currently works in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh provinces.

Job Overview/Summary: Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Coordinator Program Development & Quality, the Proposal Development Manager will work with programs, technical units and field offices to ensure program quality improvement; this includes but is not limited to managing internal and external reporting with programs and finance, ensuring high-quality, well-written and timely reports that meet donor and IRC requirements, working with program staff as they develop concepts and proposals, and tracking potential funding opportunities that further IRC Pakistan's Country Program Strategic Plan and the relevant program sector strategies.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the Coordinator Program Development & Quality in working closely with Program/Sector Coordinators and finance team on proposal development through the development of timelines
• Under the guidance of the Coordinator Program Development & Quality, identify and track new business opportunities.
• Assist the Coordinator Program Development & Quality and program team with drafting proposals and concepts so that IRC Pakistan has an updated bank of concepts, log frames and budgets to quickly respond to calls for proposals.
• Acquire and disseminate updated information regarding donor formats (proposals and reports) and other donor related information.
• Produce and update reports for internal and external purposes on IRC's current grants, opportunities, emergency intervention and any other required update.
• Support all proposal writing with programs and finance, ensuring high-quality, well-written and timely proposals meeting donor and IRC requirements, with guidance from the Program M&E Coordinator
• Support the organization and follow-up of grant opening meetings, monthly grant reviews, and grant close out meetings
• Monitor IRC report quality, working with program staff to improve overall reporting and ensure all elements of proposals/agreements are clearly and consistently addressed, with support from the Coordinator Program Development & Quality.
• Maintain grant files regularly to record new grant information, prepare and update record files for new grants when approved
• Draft budget narrative to accompany proposal as needed.
• Perform other duties, including administrative, as necessary and/or as requested.
• Work with commitment, integrity and accountability to the "IRC Way" - Global Standards for Professional Conduct.

Job Requirements:

Education: Master degree in Social Sciences, or relevant field.

Work Experience: At least 3 (three) years of work experience in writing proposals including developing budgets in coordination with program/finance team

Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:

• Familiarity with budgeting using MS Excel
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills and competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Outstanding drafting skills in English.
• Clear and precise writing style.
• Logical thinking.
• Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of logical framework, program design and budgets highly desired.
• Knowledge of donor rules and regulations desired (e.g. BPRM, USAID, ECHO, DFID, EuropeAid, SIDA)

Language Skills: Good written and spoken English and Urdu skills;

Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=a2F0cmluYW1pbGxlci4zNzg0Ny4zODMwQGlyYy5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

Jubaland Development Organization ( JDO ) is working in Somalia and implementing agriculture and livelihood projects in Somalia. He/She will be mainly working with rural farmers both irrigation and rain fed farmers under the direct supervision of the head of office and the Program Manager.

Responsibilities / TOR

• Lead regional assessments on agriculture and livestock.
• Recommend technical aspect required and local context.
• Training farmers on good agriculture practice.
• Conduct Inputs distributions supervisions
• Help in translation and interpretation of languages.
• Prepare programme strategic design, budgeting and project log frame.
• Baseline survey and Primary data collection in the Programme/Project areas in south Somalia – ( FGD,Seasonal Calendar, Cash Calendar, Transect work and asses communal Resource, Direct Observation, field visit, household visit, Prioritization, Diversified crop variety,Seasonality and HHs Food Planning/Coping strategies etc).
• Identifications of potential LNGOs for programme implementations and recommend based on its technical skills and financial capacity.
• Training of field programme and project staff in implementations strategy, monitoring and evaluations and reporting.
• Monitor the constructions of latrine and toilets for the IDPs and the poor community in close collaborations with IP and the local government/authorities.
• Post distributions monitoring – PDM.
• End project monitoring and Evaluations (M & E).
• Performing of any other duties as assigned.

Interested Candidates having the qualifications and required Skills should submit a cover letter, CV of not more than 4 pages with at least 3 professional referees to info@jdosom.org before or on the 15th September 2015.
Jubaland Development Organization Encourages Somali women to apply.

Terms of Reference:

Short Term M&E consultancy for Development of National Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Somalia Tuberculosis Programme

1. Background

The Federal Republic of Somalia recently launched its second National strategic plan for Somalia that covers the period 2015-2019. This Strategic Plan is contributing to the Somali health Policy goal of improving the health status of the population through health system strengthening interventions and providing quality, accessible, acceptable and affordable health services that facilitate moving towards UHC and accelerate progress towards achieving the health related MDGs.

This strategic plan is anchored in key government policy and guidelines which include Somalia Health Policy 2014, National Health Sector Strategic Plans for Somalia, Essential Package for Health services and Somalia Community Health Strategy. Also taken into consideration were the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and sustainable development goals (SDGs), New WHO TB strategy, Stop TB Strategy, Global Fund Strategy (2012-2016) and Global Fund new funding model (NFM)

The focus of this strategic plan is to “reach the unreached” and tame the rising tide of multidrug resistance Tuberculosis. To achieve this, the government will adopt new strategic interventions of integrating TB into the health sector, increasing the number of MDR facilities/centers, enacting policies to regulate the private sector and sector wide approaches

Somalia has one of the highest TB incidences, estimated currently at 285/100,000 and prevalence of 532/100,000. The control of TB is under the National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP) within the ministry of health. The main funding for TB control is from the Global fund for Aids, Malaria and TB (GFATM) since 2004. The funds are received by World Vision as the principle recipient while WHO provides the technical advice on TB control. The implementation is through the partners who consist of international and national NGOs. The government contributes to the implementation through provision of infrastructure, security support and facilitation of the NGOs involved in the TB control

With the coming into force of the new strategic plan 2015-2019, there is need to have a comprehensive M&E plan to adequately monitor the progress towards the set milestones and targets. The monitoring and evaluation plan must build existing national M&E system and adopt innovative approaches in data collection, data management and use to provide quality information for decision making. The TB National Strategic Plan (NSP) proposes to establish an effective health information system that provide accurate and timely health data for evidence based planning and implementation, supported by effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and by targeted research as a problem-solving tool. The current TB data collection is paper-based and this limits the timely availability of accurate data at the national level. In the new NSP, it is proposed that NTP explore the use of an electronic TB surveillance system. A number of surveys are proposed to evaluate the TB control in Somalia.

2. SCOPE

Purpose of the Consultancy

The purpose of the consultancy is to develop a TB national M&E plan to TB NTP National Strategic Plan

Broad Tasks

· Facilitate the development and finalization of National TB M&E plans; the M&E plan should be in line with the national level (government) M&E processes

· Develop a comprehensive set of standardized TB indicators based on WHO and National policy and guidelines

· Develop data management capacity building plan

Scope of Work

The consults are expected to work in consultation with NTP Somali and PR World Vision Somalia. The scope of work for the M & E Consultant will include but not be limited to

1. Review of the TB NSP and other relevant documents
2. Undertake a desk review on the NTP’s mandate, NSP, operational plans including assessment and evaluation reports
3. Describe the purpose, goal and objectives of the National TB M&E plan
4. Undertake the assessment of the NTP M&E capacity at all levels and recommend plan of actions to address these gaps
5. Describe NTP M&E data management and data use including data capture system, data collection instruments, timing for data collection, data flow, mechanisms of quality assurance, data dissemination
6. Prepare a comprehensive list of key indicators for the NSP
7. Present the M&E plan to the NSP and other stakeholders for validation
8. Revise and develop a final M&E plan
9. Cost the M&E plan
10. Key Deliverables and Outputs

The expected deliverable for this consultancy is

· Plan of work and inception report

· Facilitate a one day validation meeting/workshop

· Draft M&E Plan

· Final M&E Plan that include

· Detailed M&E budget work plan

· Detailed Indicator matrix

· M&E capacity strengthening plan of action

· They should be five bind hard copies and one electronic copy at the end of the exercise.

4. Time Frame

This assignment is expected to be carried out for 20 days. During this period the consultant is expected to split time to cover the following work schedule:

ActivityDuration (Days)**Plan of work and Inception report 2 Desk review of relevant documents 5 Development of indicators and M&E Plan 3 Development of data management capacity plan 2 Draft M&E plan 2 Validation meeting/workshop 2 Costing the M&E plan 2 Revised and finalized report 2**Total 20

5. Expertise required for the consultancy

The following expertise is required to execute this consultancy

· Post graduate qualification in medical science, public health, evaluation or a related M&E field

· At least 5 years monitoring and evaluation experience at national level programme specific to TB and HIV/AIDS preferred

· Experience in building and managing TB M&E systems

· Experience in leading at least one TB or TB/HIV M&E system assessment

· Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills

· Proficiency in English

· Experience in managing M&E of the Global Fund Grant is preferable

· Computer literate

· Previous work experience in Somalia

Applications from qualified firms/individuals should be submitted by 28^th August 2015 to somo_supplychain@wvi.org. If you don’t hear back from us by the 30th of September 2015, kindly be informed that your proposal was not successful.

Applications from qualified firms/individuals should be submitted by 28^th August 2015 to somo_supplychain@wvi.org. If you don’t hear back from us by the 30th of September 2015, kindly be informed that your proposal was not successful.