Senior emergency programme manager, Haiti

Haiti is a country in crisis. Our emergency appeal is raising vital funds. But we urgently need to make a real difference on the ground. In this new role, created specifically to tackle this disaster, you’ll marshal all your emergency relief and development experience to set up and lead our emergency programme.
About the role
We are running an amazing appeal for the victims of the devastating earthquake in Haiti and we need an outstanding leader to make sure every penny is spent effectively. Reporting into the Country Manager, you’ll head up a small team, manage, develop and co-ordinate our humanitarian response, working with donors, partners and other Christian Aid staff, collaborating with a wide range of aid agencies and meeting international emergency standards. Immediate help is crucial, but so is long-term support. It’ll be down to you to establish coherent rehabilitation and reconstruction programmes through implementing robust policies and practices and building strong relationships.
About you
You’ll need to hit the ground running. So, substantial experience of managing emergency relief programmes is essential. It’s a background that means you understand internationally agreed humanitarian policies and practice, capacity building tools and techniques, can plan and prioritise with confidence and know how to build strong teams. And it goes without saying that you’ll be resilient, resourceful and decisive and committed to supporting local initiatives. Now you’ll be determined to focus all your energy and expertise on one of the worst disasters in history in a role that’s not only unique within Christian Aid but also exceptionally high profile.
Spoken and written French and English is an essential requirement for this post and spoken Creole is desirable.
About Christian Aid
More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the structures and rules that keep people poor. And we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.
Project management
Please indicate the number and size of emergency programmes that you have managed. Please select an emergency programme and describe where you have led and managed the programme to achieve successful delivery. Ideally this will be in a complex environment and working with local partner organizations. You should include:
What was the emergency programme and working environment? Describe your programme strategy or approach
What were the challenges you encountered and how did you resolve them? What were the results?
Analytical thinking
Explain how you identified and ensured that longer term development issues were taken into account whilst managing the early stages of a significant emergency programme.
What was the situation? How did you identify and prioritise the short and long term issues? How did you communicate and agree these issues?
What was the outcome?
Effectiveness and accountability
Describe how you have shown effectiveness and accountability, underpinned by international standards, to all stakeholders in a humanitarian response including donors and local communities.
Outline the standards you followed and why they were appropriate
How did you measure the accountability to the different stakeholders? How did you work with both donors and local communities to determine and deliver programme goals?
People leadership and management
Describe a time when you have developed a highly motivated staff team which has been able to deliver working with a cross section of stakeholders including donors and the affected community.
Describe the situation
Describe the various efforts you made in order to build the team and encourage them to work with different stakeholders
How successful were you in getting support? What would you do differently next time?
About the rewards
We value the input of everyone who works for us. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards including expatriate benefits.
To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to   gdonaldson@christian-aid.org quoting the reference number given below.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Job reference: HT-001
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 20 September 2010

Programme manager, Haiti

Christian Aid is the development and campaigning agency of 40 sponsoring churches in the UK and Ireland. We have a vision – an end to poverty – and we believe we can make that a reality by transforming the lives of people who live in poverty and empower them to change their lives for the future.
About the role
Leading Christian Aid’s regular programme in Haiti, you will make sure that the secure livelihood and the accountable governance programmes are delivering good quality works with partners in Haiti. HIV and gender should be mainstreamed/incorporated in all the programmes. In this position you will have to work on bi-national projects with the Christian Aid office in the Dominican Republic and partners there as well. You will need to achieve high impact in our programmes and innovation with our partners, allies and donors.
About you
With an in-depth understanding of the drivers of poverty and mechanisms for eradicating poverty within the Haiti context, you will have considerable experience of managing strategic and programme development processes. Your in-depth understanding of secure livelihoods and innovative approaches to programming will be complemented by your experience and commitment to working in partnership with civil society organisations (including church and ecumenical organisations).
A natural communicator and networker with excellent analytical skills, you will have a strong, positive attitude and the ability to manage a wide range of issues within a complex context. A proactive individual, you will use your initiative to seize opportunities in a variety of situations and be able to adapt to ongoing and sometimes strenuous work demands. Willingness and ability to travel throughout Haiti and the Caribbean are essential.
About Christian Aid
More than half the world lives in poverty. We aim to put a stop to that. So we campaign against the inequalities that keep people poor and we work with local organisations to give people strength to find their own solutions to the problems they face, irrespective of their religion. If you’re as determined as we are to end poverty and injustice across the world, work with us to make change happen.
Please show your suitability for this post by giving answers to the following questions: Using the guidance notes may help you formulate your answers.
Delivering goals and objectives
Tell us about a situation where you were responsible for the allocation of resources (people, supplies, services etc) among numerous projects.
What were the projects?
What resources did you have at your disposal?
What factors did you consider before deciding on the proper allocation?
How did you ultimately allocate the resources?
Was any redistribution necessary later?
What do you consider to be particularly successful in what you did and what did you find difficult?
Networking
Please discuss an occasion when you have enhanced your organisation’s reputation by establishing and maintaining relationships with individuals outside the organisation.
Strategic thinking
Describe a time when you had to solve a complex problem that required coordinating numerous different processes and/or integrating different types of information.
What was the problem?
How were the different processes or types of information related?
What helped you to recognise the relationships between the different processes/information?
How was the problem solved?
What was the outcome?
Initiative
Describe a time when a new work or project opportunity arose unexpectedly.
What was the opportunity?
What did you take into consideration when deciding whether or not to pursue it?
What was your decision?
How did things work out?
About the rewards
We value the input of everyone who works for us. That’s why you can expect a wide range of rewards including and the flexibility that helps you enjoy a good work/life balance. As this post is Haiti based, you will have a local contract based on Haitian Law.
Download the role profile (61 KB pdf)
To apply for this post, please download an application pack and email your completed International application form to Gossett Donaldson:   gdonaldson@christian-aid.org  quoting the reference number given below.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Job reference: 001/HT
Closing date: 12 noon, Monday 20 September 2010
Interview date: 14 September 2010

Job Vacancies Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA)
POSITION Interregional Adviser on Vulnerability Assessment, P-5
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 24 Sep 2010
DATE OF ISSUANCE  25 Aug 2010
Closing Date Friday, 24 September 2010
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT  Department of Economic and Social Affairs
DUTY STATION  New York
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:      10-PGM-DESA-424638-S-NEW YORK
Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
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Responsibilities
# Under the supervision of the Director of the Development Policy and Analysis Division, the Interregional Adviser will be responsible for the following duties: Further develops and operationalizes, in collaboration with staff of the Division, the conceptual framework for DESAs integrated monitoring and analysis system for crisis responsiveness (IMAS), and facilitates its adaptation to the needs of beneficiary countries and agencies.
# Develops a related data template which can be applied and adapted by developing countries for their own analysis and for organizing new official data collections, including through liaising with the UN Statistical Division.
# Develops conceptual linkages between IMAS and DESAs global and country economic modeling frameworks.
# Liaises with relevant professional networks and makes relevant external capacity development resources available to DESA
# Provides policy advice through short-term field missions to Governments and other relevant stakeholders in developing countries upon their request on aspects of economic vulnerability assessments and/or the implementation of a monitoring and analysis system that is adjusted to the country-specific context and allows conducting vulnerability assessments and developing appropriate policy responses to better shield the country from different types of exogenous shocks.
# Provides leadership in the design of capacity development programmes, projects and activities aimed at supporting countries in adopting and adjusting the necessary tools for vulnerability assessments at the national, regional and global levels and contributes to the implementation, as well as to the reporting on and the monitoring and evaluation of these initiatives.
# Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of any planned action, including legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.
# Makes substantive contributions to global/ regional/sub-regional/national workshops, seminars, colloquia, other training events, including proposals concerning agenda topics, possible participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
# Contributes to the Departments resource mobilization strategies, notably as far as extra-budgetary funding is concerned;
# Organizes and supervises work of staff dedicated to the capacity development activities in the realm of vulnerability assessments, and coordinates their work with collaborating entities and beneficiary agencies.
# Assumes other tasks in his / her area of expertise and in line with capacity development guidance as requested by the supervisor

Job Vacancies United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Position: Chief Regional Finance and Information Management
Closing Date: Monday, 13 September 2010
Location: United States of America ( The ), New York
Background
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Regional Director, the Chief, Regional Finance & Information Management leads strategic planning for the regional operations, setting of management targets and monitors services provided. He/she advices the DRD in course correction, cost effectiveness and creative responses to emerging complex challenges.
The Head of the Unit supervises and guides RBLAC staff in Finance and ICT and ensures cross-unit cooperation and coordination. She/he is responsible for the budget, planning and financial management as well as ICT and Procurement issues. She/he formulates monitors and updates the annual allocations and mid-year revision, controls of the core and non-core budget allotment for the region.
Monitors, supports and oversees Country offices performance in terms of financial quality and delivery targets, managerial efficiency and operations compliance and financial sustainability.
Provides strategic financial management support, analysis and reporting to RBLAC, and support to financial management of Regional Programme and projects as well as Country offices.
Coordination with CODs, RBLAC Units and HQ clients to ensure resource alignment according to corporate goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Strategic financial planning, budgeting and forecasting comprises:
•Assists the Deputy Regional Director in preparing the Operations Business plan in collaboration with the other portions prepared by RBLAC Units;
•Provide timely, analytical support to the Bureau and Country Offices (COs) regarding any budget queries or negotiations with donors;
•Forecasts and reports on project delivery to COs on a regularly basis
•Provides analysis scenarios/forecast guiding the Bureau and COs on resources mobilization needs ;
•Provides effective budget management support to the Deputy Director through the formulation, monitoring, and updating of the annual administrative allotments and mid-year revisions;
•Identifies discrepancies in proposed budget and actual expenditure and liaises with unit heads to addressing them;
•Provides Senior Management, and the Deputy Regional Director, with updated reports on the regional core and non-core budget allotment;
•Assists the Deputy Regional Director in the management of the extra-budgetary (XB) resources for the region and liaises with UNDP Office of Finance on potential issues with XB income and distribution;
•Anticipates, analyzes and helps to manage related risks for the region;
•Liaises with BOM/OPB on budget and cost recovery activities.
2. Project Management comprises:
•Manages the receipt of funds process following project approval and delegation of authority to COs leading to project document signature by providing financial clearance on each project budget;
•Financially monitors and controls all approved, on-going and operationally completed projects using ATLAS and other systems as needed until financial closure;
•Monitors project commitment and expenditure levels against available resources and ensure that utilization of funds fully comply with UNDP financial rules and regulations;
•Monitors and assist Country offices and the Regional Programme in project management activities.
•Assists on the Programme Operations activities of the Regional Programme.
3.Strategic Financial Management Support, Analysis and Reporting comprises:
•Provides cash position analyses and fiscal year expenditure information to Bureau and COs for all on-going projects ;
•Creates financial reports for the Bureau and COs in formats that meet their requirements and coordinates with them to clarify any outstanding financial or administrative issues or reconciliations;
Submits certified audited financial statements issued by UNDP to the Deputy Regional Director to meet established deadlines;
•Prepares strategic financial reports and comparative analyses for senior management including information related to programme and project financial status, analysis of income, expenditure, delivery rates, etc. ;
•Oversees country offices’ financial management performances;
•Integrates risk management guidelines and tools into LAC financial operations ;
•Acts as a liaison with the UNDP Office of Finance on financial performance issues related to RBLAC;
•Ensures the adoption of new corporate reporting tools by RBLAC staff.
4. On-going Operations and Transaction Processing comprises:
•Oversees the reimbursement of the Bureau and CO support costs;
•Coordinates with UNDP Office of Finance/Accounts and Executing Agencies such as UNOPS and COs, on all finance related matters to optimize on-going program and administrative operations in compliance with financial rules and regulations;
•Supports the Deputy Regional Director in ensuring effective management of other financial resources managed by RBLAC;
•Supervises/controls IT activities.
•Monitors and controls the Regional Programme for reporting purpose to the RBLAC Directorate.
5. Internal Control and Risk Management comprises:
•Provides support in the financial aspects related to UNDP internal audits as well as the US external auditors to ensure compliance with UNDP rules and regulations;
•Ensures that all RBLAC Country, National, Sub-Regional and Regional executed projects comply with the appropriate audit requirements.
6. Business Management and Decision Support comprises:
•Implements and monitors the support cost system approved by the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Director;
•Manages Finance, and IT team and guide them in all aspects of financial, and IT work including , project accounting, finance business and IT processes;
•Oversees the financial activities of Country offices. Provide support to Country offices on making the best (most productive and fullest benefit) use of their core and non-core resources;
•Liaises with BOM Units in corporate meetings and represents RBLAC on issues related to financial aspects.
•Promote a client-oriented approach;
•Provide daily guidance, direction and operational/trouble-shooting support to financial management and projects management counterparts in the RBLAC COs and the RBLAC Regional Programme on the day-to-day issues that arise in regard to the management of their resources in Atlas.
7. Finance and Operations Management Systems Administration comprises:
•Evaluates, plans and supervises all current financial systems to ensure that they enable key processes and minimize operating costs;
•Reviews and manages any application, data, or technical infrastructure transitions or upgrades;
Works closely with the RBLAC ICT Analyst to automate various reporting system (such as timesheet, registration and tracking or action to be taken, etc…);
•Monitors changes in UNDP programme and project budgeting and accounting;
•Provides support to UNDP and project staff on project budgeting/accounting rules and procedures and on ways and means of improving of financial management.
Competencies
Corporate Competencies
•Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
•Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
•Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
•Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Functional Competencies
•Knowledge Management and Learning
•Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example
•In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues
•Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
•Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP
Development and Operational Effectiveness
•Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
•Ability to lead formulation and monitoring of management projects
•Solid knowledge in financial resources , information and communication technology,
•Ability to lead business processes re-engineering, implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change
Leadership and Self-Management
•Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
•Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
•Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
•Ability to lead effectively, mentoring as well as conflict resolution skill
•Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
•Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
•Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills
UNDP Certification programmes Prince2, Accounting and Finance
Selected candidate will be required to take UNDP’s mandatory training courses on Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority in the Workplace; The Gender Journey: Thinking Outside the Box; as well as the online UN Staff Security Training course within 2 months of their assuming their functions in this position.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
•Masters Degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration or related field. Professional accounting qualification certificate from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy is highly desirable.
Experience
•At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience at national or international level in providing management advisory services in financial and resource management or related positions. Strong organizational and people skills with proven ability to meet deadlines Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
Language Requirements:
•Fluency in English and Spanish Knowledge of another UN language an asset.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
United Nations Development Programme
304 East 45th Street
New York
Telephone: (212) 909-7940

Job Vacancies International Senior Lawyers Project
ISLP (www.islp.org) is a nonprofit organization based in New York with an office in Paris which recruits highly experienced volunteer lawyers for legal assistance projects in developing countries. ISLP’s mission is to promote the rule of law, access to justice and equitable economic development worldwide. During the past nine years, ISLP has implemented over 200 projects providing high quality legal assistance to nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and governments in over 45 countries. ISLP has been working in Haiti for over a year and has a total of ten projects underway all over the country. Seven of these projects support local partners (NGOs and government institutions) primarily in: 1) judicial reform initiatives, 2) access to justice for the poor, 3) reform of the prison system, 4) the promotion and protection of the rights of women and 5) access of rural populations to micro-finance. In the aftermath of the January 12th earthquake that destroyed great part of the capital Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas and caused the death of more than 200,000 people, ISLP has developed several new projects to assist the government and private organizations in the reconstruction efforts. These projects include, 1) the creation of accessibility rules for the disabled that will be applicable to the reconstruction of public buildings, 2) providing free legal assistance to private Haitian companies as they seek emergency funding to resume their activities following the earthquake and 3) assisting the Haitian government in a major initiative to reform and revitalize the port sector severely damaged by the earthquake.
Position: Internship, Haiti Rule of Law and Justice Sector Reform Program, New York
Closing date: 19 Sep 2010
Location: United States of America (the) – New York, NY
Internship – ISLP Haiti Rule of Law and Justice Sector Reform Program
The Intern will provide logistical support in New York to assist staff in New York, Haiti and Paris working on the Haiti Program. More particularly, the Intern will provide ongoing support with respect to the organization of field missions, recruitment of volunteer lawyers and reporting to funders and fundraising. Assignments will include background research for reports and grant proposals, liaising with the Logistic Manager in Haiti on all logistical aspects of field missions, assisting with translation of documents from French to English, including volunteer reports and other administrative duties. The Intern will learn about human rights and justice reform issues, international project management and the operations of a non-profit organization.
Qualifications
* Current graduate students and recent graduates in International Affairs, International Relations, International Studies, Political Science or related field.
* Complete Fluency in French and English.
* Excellent research, writing and communication skills in French and English.
* Ability to work with diverse groups.
* Strong organizational and time-management skills, ability to troubleshoot and communicate with tact and diplomacy and great attention to detail.
* Ability to work under pressure and prioritize accordingly.
* Excellent computer skills, including word processing, email, and Internet.
* U.S. citizens and international students are eligible.
How to apply
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis but we hope to fill the position by September 19th. Please email a resume, a short writing sample in French and contact information for two work references to hr@islp.org.
Reference Code: RW_88WLJ9-95

Job Vacancies International Relief and Development, Inc. (IRD)
Position: HQ – Pricing Analyst
Closing date: 31 Oct 2010
Location: United States of America (the) – Arlington, VA
(Ref: 2009204)
Position Description:
* Prepare and oversee complex cost proposals for submission to donor agencies in coordination with program staff at IRD headquarters and field offices
* Complete all cost/pricing requirements identified in solicitations
* Work closely with the Program Development Unit in developing budget scenarios and ensuring the compliance of budgetary procedures and guidelines
* Assist with the maintenance of a negotiation audit trail of changes/adjustments from initial proposal through final price agreement
* Review budgets with subcontractors
* Develop cost/pricing strategies and budget models to respond to specific requirements of solicitations
* Write budget narratives/justifications
* Develop cost/pricing related responses to post-submission questions and requests for revision
* Develop proposal budget templates and modify existing templates to meet the demands of solicitations
* Occasional international travel to our overseas offices may be required

Required Skills & Experience:
* Minimum 5 years of experience required in preparing cost proposals for USAID solicitations
* At a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required
* Must have excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
* Must be proficient in Excel
* Experience with Deltek CostPoint software
Preferred Skills & Experience:
* Knowledge of government assistance/contracting and USAID rules and regulations desirable (A-110, A-122, A133, and 22 CFR 226)
* Experience developing cost proposals for USG funded infrastructure solicitations.

Job Vacancies IDS International
IDS is the leader in providing expertly qualified interagency and smart power trainers and field practitioners with recent service in complex environments.
Position: Subject Matter Expert, United States of America
Closing Date: Saturday, 31 December 2011
Location: United States of America (the) – US & Germany
IDS International is currently seeking professionals with recent experience working in Iraq, Afghanistan, and/or Africa to work as trainers on a consultancy basis at training centers throughout North America and in Europe. Trainers participate in a number of activities, including but not limited to classroom briefings, roleplaying, and scenario and exercise design. Advanced degree and US SECRET security clearance are preferred, but not required (foreign nationals with extensive experience will be considered for certain assignments). Trainers may be based anywhere in the US, as travel to and accommodation at training center locations is provided for the assignment period (typically 1-3 weeks).
Specific areas of work experience IDS is seeking include (gained in-country in Iraq, Afghanistan, and/or Africa):
- USAID, Department of State, or USDA
- Provincial Reconstruction Teams (PRTs), District Stabilization Teams (DSTs), Agribusiness Development Teams (ADTs), or Human Terrain Teams (HTTs)
- UN system organizations
- International NGOs
- Agriculture sector support work
- Infrastructure development work
- Host-country government advisory or capacity building work; governance issues, elections support
- Experience working with international or host-country security forces
- Gender advisors
- Linguists and cultural experts
We will also consider candidates without field experience for a limited number of paid and unpaid internships in the Washington DC/Arlington area.
How to apply
Please send your detailed CV, and a cover letter stating your US security clearance status or eligibility and succinctly summarizing your experience in one or more of the areas listed above to careers@idsinternational.net.
Reference Code: RW_87LJ2H-5
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