JOBS UNITED

Program Coordinator Health

2013-05-27T03:17:00.001-07:00

AKF Afghanistan’s Health Program provides support in resource mobilization and grant management to other AKDN agencies i.e. AKHS, AKUPA and FMIC, along with the technical support at different area as needed. The position of Programme Coordinator (Health), in the structure of Aga Khan Foundation Health Program, is responsible for ensuring the quality, consistency and coherence of the grants managed by Aga Khan Foundation and implemented by other AKDN agencies, and coordinating the management of AKDN’s grant portfolio in the health sector.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Grant Management and Donor Relations: • Maintain donor relations initiatives through proposal and program development, report to donors for existing grants and ensure grant compliance on key health grants will all major donors. • Work closely with health programme manager, other national programme managers, regional programme managers, technical staff, other AKDN agencies and AKF’s Finance Director to ensure compliance and successful resource mobilization. • Research potential avenues of funding for AKF and other AKDN affiliates in the health sector and maintain up-to-date information on donor interests and priorities. • In conjunction with AKF Policy and Partnership Department, deepen and broaden relations with health donors through informed policy dialogue and exploration of major programme issues, lessons learned, articulation of achievements and impacts and data verification. • Develop strategies for securing resources and influence policy processes in the health sector through diversification of AKDN's support base and innovative approaches, including exploration of non-traditional and indirect resource opportunities. • Facilitate donor audit, evaluations and other visits, as per grant agreements. • Facilitate coordination internally with other sectors in AKF and between AKDN Health agencies for more improvement. • Maintain an up-to-date grants management and resource mobilization matrix of and follow up and report accordingly. • Participate in donor meetings including forums in Ministry of Public Health and other donors and inter AKDN agencies events/ • In collaboration with Policy and Partnership Department, develop a resource mobilization strategy for AKF and its sister agencies AKHS (Aga Khan Health Services) and AKU (Aga Khan University). Program Development: • Ensure coherence and coordination among the health-related programmes of the Network in Afghanistan and provide strategic guidance and advice on programme development in the health sector, with clear links to Central Asian best practices and evidence. • Identify areas of research for improving sectoral understanding and programme initiatives.

Knowledge Acquisition and Management: • Develop and maintain a detailed understanding of all works being implemented by AKDN in the health sector in Afghanistan. • Ensure that AKDN is fully aware of the health strategies of the Government of Afghanistan and major donors, and that it is represented in key networks and debates. • Assist in the development and maintenance of a project information and management system.

Communications: • Assist in the development and dissemination of effective communications materials on health programmes. • Draw out and document lessons learned and best practices in AKF health sector.

General Support to AKDN: • Participate in key AKDN strategic planning and budget preparation meetings. • Act as an internal resource on overall health programming issues for AKDN staff. • Attend meetings, workshops and conferences as necessary as an AKDN representative. • Provide overall support to the Policy and Partnership Unit and the Health Program.

Required Qualifications and Experience: • Master Degree in relevant field (e.g. Public Health) from a recognized university. • Minimum 3 years in relevant filed particularly in proposal and project development, grants management and resource mobilization. • Excellent written and oral English skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel). • Effective communication skills. • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. • Ability to work in multicultural teams. • Self-motivated, Pro-active, efficient, reliable and creative.

How to apply:

Applications:

Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV no later than 16 June 2013:

• Through our Career Centre: http://www.akdn.org/careers

Senior International Expert for Comparative Study on “Methods on Land Dispute Resolution

2013-05-27T03:16:00.005-07:00

UNDP Vietnam seeks 01 qualified Senior International Expert for research on Comparative Study on “Methods on Land Dispute Resolution: International Practices and Alternative Options for Viet Nam”.

The research will adopt a comparative legal analysis approach to examine the role of formal and informal institutions including but not limited to the judiciary, extra-judicial and/or hybrid methods of dispute resolution that the studied country(s) has adopted; and to analyze the way and trend in which the country (within its legal, cultural and institutional context) emphasis in resolving land grievances and disputes.

Drawing on the overall country analysis in 2.1.1 above, the research will identify the most appropriate or effective way to resolve disputes which appear significant in relation to removing biases toward social stability and to enhancing effectiveness and fairness in resolving land disputes, and to consider the degree to which such factors can be successfully implemented in the context of Viet Nam.

The selection will be based on a competitive basis and will comply with UNDP procurement regulations.

Full solicitation document can be downloaded by visiting UNDP Procurement Notices at http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=11476

How to apply:

Interested offerors are invited to submit Technical and Financial proposals (following guidance in the Procurement Notice) to:

Procurement Unit UNDP Viet Nam 72 Ly Thuong Kiet, Ha Noi, Viet Nam Tel. (84-4) 3 9421495 Telefax number: (84-4) 3 9422267 Email: procurement.vn@undp.org

Submission deadline: 17.00 hrs., 7 June 2013 (Hanoi time)

Program Manager Support - Saighan/Kahmard

2013-05-27T03:16:00.003-07:00

MISSION

Solidarités International is an international humanitarian organization which provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. For over 30 years the association has focused on meeting three vital needs - water, food and shelter - by carrying out emergency programmes followed by longer-term reconstruction projects. Whilst fully respecting the assisted populations’ customs and culture, Solidarités International’s programmes are implemented through the joint expertise of around 180 expatriates and 1500 local managerial staff and employees. Solidarités International is currently present in Africa (Central African Republic, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Mali, Niger, Mauritania, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast), in Asia (Afghanistan, Thailand, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pakistan), in the Middle East (Syria and Lebanon) and in Haiti.

SI has been working in Afghanistan for more than 30 years. At the authorship time of this document we are currently implementing 4 Food Security programs (3 in rural areas and 1 in urban settings), 1 WASH program (in urban settings) and 1 multi-sectorial FS/WASH/NFI program (Emergency Response Mechanism). The mission is also aiming to start WaSH activities for rural areas.

Objective:

The program manager support is in charge of building the capacity of the national program manager.
He/she is in charge of providing the national program manager with all the training and tools needed to supervise the operational team.
He/she guarantees the proper running/launching of the programs (P-ARBP/AFD), including the set-up and follow-up of an efficient monitoring system; the validation of the design of each activity; and the reorientation of activities when needed.

MAIN TASKS

Project relevance, quality and design

Contribute to establishing assessments in the field of Food Security & rural WASH
Propose a technical/methodological approach and a financial, human and logistical scope for the programs to be implemented in close collaboration with the national program manager
Write the technical annexes and chapters (including the logical framework) for the proposals when needed
Support the National program manager in the implementation of activities in compliance with the annual operational strategy, Solidarités International’s technical requirements and the financial donors’ criteria
Participate in building the national program manager’s abilities with respect to techniques or new methodologies
Evaluate the relevance of the activities carried out, as well as the effectiveness of the interventions and their appropriateness with respect to contextual developments and the populations’ needs
Propose adjustments to the programs, if necessary; participate in the writing of amendments
Support the national program manager to ensure that the programs under his/her supervision achieve the required results
Ensure that program objectives meet sustainability requirements and, if required, compliance with established norms and standards

Implementation and operational monitoring

Support the national program manager to plan the project’s activities and activity cycle for the programs (activity plan, hiring, purchasing, etc.) in the light of established objectives
Design the monitoring system (tools, indicators and criteria…) adapted to the programs and based on the existing tools on the mission and built the capacity of the National program manager on it.
Propose and implement quality criteria and monitoring indicators for the programs
Support and advise the National program manager for the purchase of specific materials for Food Security/WASH activities
Provide technical support for the operational team; monitor and evaluate the implemented Food Security/WASH activities
Anticipate any issues linked to carrying out the Food Security/WASH activities and help to resolve any problems related to the program
Suggest any adjustments to be made to the program depending on contextual and indicator developments
Support the National program manager to developing budgets relative to the program and to monitoring expenses, budget and cash forecasts Internal Knowledge Building
Use the IKB tools proposed by Solidarités International
Capitalize on intervention methods and techniques and on the experiences acquired by Solidarités International in participatory natural resources management, alternative agro practices, implementation of waterworks and Watershed protective works (activity forms, methodologies, etc.)
Participate in the centralization and distribution of procedures, guides and tools linked to the activities
Write procurement and handover reports before the end of his/her contract and send it to the appropriate persons on the mission and at headquarters

Personnel management

Participate in validating the hiring of national technical staff for activities
Define in close collaboration with the Program Manager the prerequisites for opened positions together with the administrative department; adapt existing job descriptions if required
Identify and pass on any training needs for operational team
Set up technical training depending on operational needs and identified training requirements
Lead work groups and thematic meetings
Evaluate and assess the performance of the Program Manager
Support the National program manager to evaluate and assess the performance of colleagues under his/her direct supervision
Support the National program manager to actively participate in the regular sectorial working groups meetings
Ensure adherence to security regulations by operational team

Reporting / communication / representation

Pass upward to the relevant persons any information on the security situation or on any event that could impact Solidarités International activities and the safety of the teams
Consolidate draft activity reports and any annexes relating to specific activities for the financial donor reports and/or amendments
Ensure that all reports are delivered on time and in the correct format
Maintain a local operational communications network and good relations with local and government authorities, financial donor representatives, UN agencies and other international agencies
In his/her assignment area, represent Solidarités International’s at meetings or forums concerning the Food Security/WASH with the Program Manager when needed
Represent the organization when asked and/or delegated to do so
Reply to headquarter information requests regarding specific needs
In collaboration with the Food Security/WASH coordinators, prepare the administrative documents (MOU, handover, etc.) to be jointly signed with government authorities, communities or partners

PROFILE

Education:

BAC+5 degree in Civil engineering / Water supplies and sanitation / Water and Sanitation Infrastructure Management
BAC+4 WASH Program Manager / WATSAN (Bioforce / IUT-BTS)
Master’s degree in Agronomy or rural development with a specialization in rural hydraulic engineering and social water management (e.g. Institut des Régions Chaudes, ex-CNEARC)

Experience:

Previous experience with SI on the field (knowledge of program, logistic and administrative tools) compulsory
Previous experience in program management and team management compulsory
Experience of working in insecure environments
Previous experience on social water management & drainage and irrigation projects compulsory
Previous experience in food security / rural development a strong asset

Skills:

Proven management ability, including ability to motivate and develop skills of others
Strong diplomatic skills
Strong knowledge in WASH (drainage and irrigation projects / social water management)
Strong knowledge in project cycle management
Excellent writing, organizational and planning skills
Be able to formulate methodology and Internal Knowledge Building documents
Knowledge in agronomy / natural resources management will be appreciated.

Other skills :

Male expatriate
Minimum 25 years old
At ease in cross-cultural context
Patience, autonomy and flexibility are key success factors
Adaptability to work in a remote area with reduced social life (only expatriate on the base, but with frequent trip in other Bamyan districts where there are 3 other expatriates)
Knowledge of the Afghan context (Highly appreciated)
Good knowledge of Islamic environment

Languages: Fluent in English (written, spoken, read). French would be highly appreciated. Knowledge of Dari or Farsi will be appreciated.

Computer skills: Excellent computer skills (Microsoft office package and internet)

Rigor, patience, autonomy and capacity of adaptation are necessary skills.

STATUS

Salaried post: According to experience from 1440 euros gross per month, plus 10% annual leave allowance paid monthly, and a monthly Per Diem of 500 USD. Solidarités International will cover accommodation and travel expenses from the expatriate’s home country to the site of the assignment.

Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

DURATION

12 mois

beginning: ASAP

CONTACT

Pauline Cartery

How to apply:

Please send your CV and Cover Letter

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?I...

National Maternal Neonatal and Child Health Advisor

2013-05-27T03:16:00.001-07:00

To provide technical support to the Reproductive Health and Child and Adolescent Health directorates of the Ministry of Public Health Afghanistan for institutional capacity building including strengthening monitoring and evaluation, developing operating procedures for implementing relevant policies and strategies and other technical areas to improve efficiency.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:  Follow the implementation of the national policies on Maternal Neonatal and Child Health and advocacy for a comprehensive implementation of MNCH strategies. This includes technical support and field visits to review the implementation of all MNCH components outlined under the Basic Package of Health Services, Essential Package of Hospital Services, Reproductive Health Strategy 2012– 2016 and other concerned MoPH policies.  Continuous support toward institutional capacity building of both Reproductive Health and Child and Adolescent Health Departments of the Ministry of Public Health. This includes (but not limited) to developing and strengthening monitoring and evaluation system, breaking down the policies to standard operating procedures and assessing the implementation of these operating procedures.  Participate in the reproductive and child health policy development and modification/revision committees and provide required support.  Provide guidance and support to the members of Reproductive Health and Child and Adolescent Health Directorates of the Ministry of Public Health on Maternal Neonatal and Child and related activities.  Actively participate in all taskforce meetings and other technical committees, represent the project and note the relevant recommendations.  Provide technical support and field visit to the program/project implementation sites and its team that includes designing strategies to improve access to quality reproductive and child health care services and also the community based interventions implemented through the CHWs.  Maintaining proper liaison and coordination with the other stakeholders/partners and sharing the information.  Provide overall support to national and provincial level MNCH personnel in developing their MNCH strategic and operational plans.  Provide on-going technical support to the Director of Reproductive Health and relevant staff as needed  Support and presenting the success stories and best practices related to maternal and child health and the evidences indicating the progress toward improving maternal and child health.  Identifying areas of operational research for improving maternal and child health through utilizing the available data.  Assisting in the development and dissemination of effective communications materials on health programs.  Drawing out and documenting program documents.

Required Qualifications and Experience: • University Degree – Master Degree in relevant disciplines from a recognized university, preference will be given to those with MPH • Minimum 4 years experience in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health filed particularly in institutional capacity building, policy implementation, developing MNCH related standard operating procedures and other technical support. • Effective communication skills • Excellent English language proficiency Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) • Prior experience of working directly with national programs • Ability to establish strong relationships with officials and to develop a network of contacts • Ability to work in a team and be a good team player • Self-motivated, Pro-active, efficient, reliable and creative

How to apply:

Applications:

Please apply through our Career Centre: http://www.akdn.org/careers

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Provincial Maternal Neonatal and Child Health Advisor

2013-05-27T03:15:00.001-07:00

To provide technical support to Provincial Public Health Directorate especially the Reproductive Health Officer for institutional capacity building including strengthening monitoring and evaluation, developing operating procedures for implementing relevant policies and strategies and other technical areas to improve efficiency.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:  Follow the implementation of the national policies on Maternal Neonatal and Child Health and advocacy for a comprehensive implementation of MNCH strategies. This includes technical support and field visits to review the implementation of MNCH components outlined under the Basic Package of Health Services, Essential Package of Hospital Services, Reproductive Health Strategy 2012 – 2016 and other concerned MoPH policies.  Continuous support toward institutional capacity building of both Reproductive Health and Child and Adolescent Health Departments of the Provincial Public Health Directorate. This includes (but not limited) to developing and strengthening monitoring and evaluation system, breaking down the policies to standard operating procedures and assessing the implementation of these operating procedures.  Contribute in the reproductive and child health policy development and/or modification/revision and provide required support.  Provide guidance and support to the Provincial Public Health Director of Reproductive Health and Child and Adolescent Health Departments of the Provincial Public Health Directorate on Maternal Neonatal and Child Health related activities.  Provide systematic feedback on implementation of Maternal and Child Health policies at the sub-national level along with recommendation.  Provide technical support and field visit to the program/project implementation sites to review the implementation of policies addressing improving access to quality reproductive and child health care services and also the community based interventions implemented through the CHWs.  Maintaining proper liaison and coordination with the other stakeholders/partners at the provincial level and sharing the information.  Provide overall support to provincial level MNCH personnel in developing their MNCH operational plans.  Provide on-going technical support to the Department of Reproductive Health and relevant staff as needed  Support and presenting the success stories and best practices related to maternal and child health and the evidences indicating the progress toward improving maternal and child health.  Identifying areas of operational research for improving maternal and child health through utilizing the available data.  Assisting in the development and dissemination of effective communications materials on health programs.  Drawing out and documenting program documents.

Required Qualifications and Experience: • University Degree – Master Degree in relevant disciplines from a recognized university, preference will be given to those with MPH • Minimum 3 years of experience in Maternal, Newborn and Child Health filed particularly in institutional capacity building, policy implementation, developing MNCH related standard operating procedures and other technical support. • Effective communication skills • Excellent English language proficiency • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) • Prior experience of working directly with national programs • Ability to establish strong relationships with officials and to develop a network of contacts • Ability to work in a team and be a good team player • Self-motivated, Pro-active, efficient, reliable and creative

How to apply:

Applications:

Please apply through our Career Centre: http://www.akdn.org/careers

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for further assessment.

Deputy Country Director for Programmes - Kabul

2013-05-27T03:14:00.003-07:00

MISSION

Solidarités International has been present in Afghanistan for more than 30 years and has never ceased to work in the country, adapting its intervention to the changing needs of beneficiaries (from emergency relief to reconstruction to development) throughout the different historical contexts: the Soviet Union occupation (1979 – 1989), the Civil War (1989 – 1996), the Taliban Regime (1996 – 2001) and the U.S.-led international operation (2001 up to present).

Solidarités International's programmes in the in the Kabul Informal Settlements (KIS) focus on:

food distributions;
increasing the total quantity of safe water available, through water purification and the improvement of the equipment at water points and storage facilities;
upgrading and managing latrines, building bathrooms and areas dedicated to laundry, and facilitating the treatment of solid and liquid waste;
raising the population’s awareness of good hygiene practices, through hygiene promotion sessions and the distribution of hygiene kits.

In order to respond to the increasing number of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and refugee-returnees in the KIS (over 30,000 people according to recent estimates), Solidarités International has since 2010 been implementing a programme focusing on food aid and vocational training.

Goal/purpose:

The Deputy Country Director (DCD) for Programmes is a new leadership position and will play a role in developing and taking forward SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s strategy in Afghanistan by ensuring coherence between all programme activities, overseeing the quality of project implementation and communicating programme mission to external actors. The DCD will work closely with the Country Director who will be the overall representative and who oversees the management of all support services including, finance, admin, HR, logistics and security. The intention is to streamline management responsibilities and ensure an integrated approach to programming and communication

MAIN TASKS

Programme Leadership

Deputise for the Country Director in their absence and as required

Strategic Programming Development

With the Country Director, guide the implementation of the country programme strategic plan
Develop a strategic programming consistent with the SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s policies and population’s needs and in collaboration with the CD, staff and HQ
Define a plan of action for putting the programme strategy in place
Analyse the humanitarian context and needs, collect information from external sources and programme staff
Identify humanitarian needs, brief the mission team, design potential responses within the country strategy and propose new geographic and sectorial activities and interventions based on the context evolution
Coordinate the development of projects and the drafting of proposals to donors

Programme Management

Oversee programme implementation in consultation with the field and technical coordinators in accordance with the project proposals
Ensure objectives are met within the required time frames and budgets. Where necessary ensure preventative and corrective action is taken
Support the field and technical coordinators in all aspects of finance, administrative, human resource and logistics management
Manage a comprehensive activity plan for the programmes
Work with the relevant Sector Managers to ensure the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in programme activities
In collaboration with finance and operations, contribute to the development and periodic reforecasting of the annual operating budget.
Participate in relevant national and local meetings with government officials, contractors, other NGOs, etc., reporting back as applicable to CD, staff, field coordinators and HQ

Quality Management

Ensure the programmes are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL, donor, country and international standards and guidelines
Prepare and implement policies, procedures and guidelines, as appropriate and with the relevant staff, so as to enhance the smooth running of the programmes through standardised procedures and improved support
Follow the direction of the relevant advisors at HQ regarding quality, strategy and technical guidelines.
Ensure integration and synergy of SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL programming at coordination and base level through promotion of regular coordination meetings and information sharing between field and coordination offices
Ensure that programme monitoring systems are in place (indicators, plans, data gathering and processing tools, etc.)
Initiate and supervise design and development of WaSH, Food Security and Emergency programmes in Afghanistan
Enhance the mission’s profile among relevant stakeholders: donors, national and local government partners, international and national NGOs, etc.
Represent the mission at NGO, interagency and governmental meetings

Human Resources Management

Support and manage the field and technical coordinators, including direct supervision and development
Ensure a smooth communication and work between the field coordinators and the technical coordinators
Ensure that they respect SOLIDARITES INTERNATIONAL’s internal regulation and code of conduct
Provide support and guidance to all programme staff on operational management of programmes
In collaboration with the HR department determine staffing requirements, participate in the selection of national and international programme staff at coordinator level, identify needs of training and develop training plans for programme staff
Initiate and lead programme workshops if necessary
Set up training sessions in light of operational requirements

PROFILE

Education:

Master or equivalent in Humanitarian Affairs/Development and in Project Management required. Training in WASH / Food Security a plus

Experience:

Significant experience in humanitarian and emergency/early recovery program management with at least 5-year humanitarian work in developing or emergency context and 2-year humanitarian experience in a senior management / coordination role
Experience in Cluster approach

Technical skills and knowledge:

Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines/procedures
Good knowledge sector thematic (Emergency, Food Security and Wash)
Proven experience in proposal writing and budget development
Experience in assessing needs
Detailed knowledge of donors (BPRM, ECHO, UN agencies etc)
Knowledge of WASH and/or Food Security
Successful experience in expatriate team management and the management of multisectorial programmes

Transferable skills:

Languages:

Excellent written and spoken English language skills
English mandatory, French and/or Arabic an asset

Other desirable qualities:

Demonstrated ability for rapid analysis of very complex issues, strong decision-making, and translation of programmatic priorities into operational strategies.
Very strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Willingness to travel extensively to visit field sites and endure basic living conditions when travelling to these field sites
Ability to work well in unstable security environments, and under intense administrative and programmatic pressures

STATUS

Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.
Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. For a one-year assignment, the expatriate will have a 7-day break during the 3rd and the 9th month (with 500 euros allocated by Solidarités). He or she will also be entitled to go back to his or her home country for a 14-day period after six months spent on the mission (Solidarités will cover travel costs).

DURATION

12 months

Beginning : ASAP

CONTACT

Pauline Cartery

How to apply:

Please send your CV and Cover Letter

https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/syndicated/private/syd_apply.cfm?I...

GIS Intern Jordan

2013-05-27T03:14:00.001-07:00

Department: GIS
Position: GIS intern Contract duration: 6 months Location: Mafraq, Jordan Starting Date ASAP

I. Background on ACTED

ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.

ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 4000 national staff. ACTED has a 100 million € budget for over 340 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org

II. Program Information

Capital Office : Amman National Staff : 25 (July 2012) International Staff : 6 (July 2012) Areas : 1 (North of West Bank) On-going programmes: 2 Bugdet : 1.6 M€ (2011)

Today, the ACTED Amman is the Regional Coordination Office for MENA region. Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, refugees and civil society: ACTED’s multi-sectorial humanitarian and development intervention in Jordan - ACTED has been working in Jordan since 2005, supporting missions in the Middle East and North Africa. Besides acting as a regional office, ACTED has become fully operational in Jordan, implementing two in-country projects from February 2011. The main axes of intervention of ACTED Jordan are sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), social support to refugees and strengthening of the Jordanian civil society, with a special focus on youth and women.

III. Position Profile

The GIS Intern will be responsible for: - Supporting the development and maintenance of a global database for the consolidation of all project-related, assessment-related and GIS data at the country level - Assisting in project-level mapping and planning participatory GIS activities - Increasing the capacity of national staff in GIS and spatial data management Supporting project-level database creation and information management mechanisms

A. Supporting the maintenance of a global database for the consolidation of all project-related, assessment-related and GIS data Support the Database Officer(s) and GIS team in maintaining the global database, consolidating data collected from all ACTED /partner activities within country Review database management guidelines and ensure capitalization of tools and procedures Support the collection and management of spatial datasets, and verify and update collected data Monitor the accuracy of collected data Support the integration of existing information between ACTED units and maintain regular updating mechanism • Propose and implement new technical solutions and partnerships • Respond to information requests from ACTED Units • Streamline process moving raw data to mapped end products • Solicit information from partner organizations to be incorporated into database

B. Technical Support to the DB/GIS team • Provide technical backstopping of database to GIS/DB team • Provide capacity-building to GIS/DB team related to database maintenance and advanced GIS techniques

C. Regular interactions and reporting with key partners including cluster lead agencies, UNOSAT, UNOCHA and technical partners • Support the development of joint database tools and processes with ACTED partners in country • Respond to information requests from ACTED partners related to MIS data and mapping • Liaise with partners to ensure that data is shared with ACTED MIS team when required • Support the collection of spatial datasets and integration with REACH activities

D. Field level support of online mapping tool and other REACH program products • Participate in continued development of web-based mapping tools at the field level • Ensure the update process from field to web publishing is organized and well documented • Liaise with IMPACT Geneva to guarantee a quality product that suits the needs of the field office

IV. Qualifications:

Master degree or equivalent experience in Information Systems, GIS, or a relevant discipline Good experience in database and general computer software (such as SQL Server, PostgreSQL and Access) Experience with industry standard mapping tools, especially ESRI products Ability to think creatively in terms of tool and process development Ability to travel to the field Good organizational, communication and interpersonal skills Flexibility and adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities

V. Conditions:

Field Intern benefits include: - 300 USD per month living allowance - Coverage of all accommodation, guesthouse, food, and travel costs, a luggage allowance of 50 kg - The provision of medical, repatriation, and life insurance.

How to apply:

Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to stages@acted.org
Ref : GISI/JOR/SA

ITALIE / PVD - NUTRITIONNISTE

2013-05-27T03:13:00.003-07:00

Durée: 6/12 mois renouvelables

Création et Développement du Secteur Nutrition

En vue de créer et développer le secteur nutrition, COOPI recherche un nutritionniste expérimenté qui sera basé au Siège (Milan) mais effectuera fréquents missions dans les pays ou se déroulent des projets nutritionnels

Base: au Siège de Milan, mais avec fréquents missions dans les PVS

Relation directe: Responsable Bureau des Urgences et de l’Aide Humanitaire

Support technique en nutrition

· Dans le cadre de l’ouverture d’une nouvelle mission contribuer au mapping des acteurs internationaux présents, l’analyse des besoins (need assesment), l’identification et la formulation des propositions technique à soumettre aux bailleurs.

· Contribuer à l’élaboration d’une politique sectorielle

· Elaboration de lignes directrices pour les modules d’intervention les plus fréquents, et les manuels techniques de mise en place, gestion des projets

· Participer au processus de recrutement du personnel technique

· Assurer dans les missions le renforcement des compétences du personnel (internationale et nationale) à travers la définition et mise en place de cycles de formation

Monitoring et évaluation

· Développer les outils standard pour le monitoring et l’évaluation des projets

· Elaborer un mécanisme de confrontation de projets réalisés dans des contextes similaires (voir par exemple Sahel) pour une vision d’ensemble

Capitalisation

· Mettre en place un système de capitalisation du know how sectoriel de l’organisation

Planification Stratégique

· Proposer les lignes d’action thématiques à insérer dans les documents de stratégie des programmes internationaux

Relations Institutionnelles

· Promouvoir le développement de relations institutionnelles sur le thème de la nutrition tant en Italie que à l’étranger, en ligne avec les indications stratégiques de l’organisation

· Participer à des meeting sectoriels, en Italie, dans les plateforme internationales

Profil du candidat:

· Diplôme en médicine, sciences de l’alimentation/nutrition, éventuels master ou spécialisations spécifiques dans le cadre de la nutrition dans les PVS

· Expérience dans l’élaboration d’enquêtes nutritionnelles. Préférable expérience et connaissance de la méthodologie SMART

· Bonne connaissance des logiciels informatiques: ENA, MS Excel, Epi Info (et/ou SPSS)

· Expérience précédente dans le domaine de l’Aide Humanitaire et de la coopération internationale

· Bonne connaissance de la statistique dans le secteur sanitaire et épidémiologique

· Compétence dans la rédaction des rapports techniques et d’activités

· Bonne connaissance de la langue française et anglaise, écrit et orale

· Capacité de gestion du staff, même d’équipes nombreuses et composées par membres de plusieurs nationalités

· Bonnes compétences organisationnelles

· Respect des valeurs et des principes de COOPI

· Aptitude à travailler dans des conditions de stress

· Facilité à s’adapter à des situations complexes

· Intérêt à travailler dans des contextes dynamiques et internationaux

Début de la collaboration: 01 juillet 2013

Deadline pour soumettre la candidature: 30 juin 2013

How to apply:

http://www.coopi.org/it/lavoroformazione/offertedilavoro/lavoro/903/

Telecom Sector Consultants

2013-05-27T03:13:00.001-07:00

Duration: Short-term

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Integra Government Services International LLC is an international development firm dedicated to improving the lives of the poor by facilitating economic growth and human progress in the developing world. In the area of Environment and Natural Resources Management, Integra employs a knowledge-driven, technologically empowered, participatory, and empirical approach to the challenges of managing the environment and natural resources in an economic development context. The firm places solid analysis backed by evidence ahead of conventional wisdom.

Integra seeks two consultants with expertise in telecommunications to support the work of the Global Broadband and Innovations Program in Indonesia. S/he will work with a small team to provide advisory support, assist in transforming the Universal Service Fund, provide advice on development, design and creation of a USO institution that relies on private sector partnerships, commercially sustainable models for implementation and demand driven approaches.

Consultants should be available to work full time on a monthly basis until approximately Feb 2013.

**These are local positions; only Indonesian nationals will be considered**

Technical and Operations Specialist – Indonesian national to work full time on a monthly basis. Must have the following qualifications:

An understanding of the current operations and design of the USO fund in Indonesia, preferably with experience and understanding of the regulatory issue of the Ministry of Communications and IT.
Expertise in the telecommunications industry in Indonesia, primarily through the private sector
Practical understanding of the technology and financial requirements for commercially viable rural build-out
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a professional team
Excellent written communications skills in English and Bahasa Indonesian

Legal and Regulatory Specialist- Indonesian national with the following minimal qualifications to work on a full time basis, under a limited monthly contract:

Extensive knowledge of the laws and regulations of the Ministry of Finance specific to telecommunications issue
Experience with the telecommunications industry in Indonesia, primarily through the private sector
Understanding of the Indonesian USO institution
Practical understanding of the technology and financial requirements for commercially viable rural build-out
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a professional team
Excellent written communications skills in English and Bahasa Indonesian

To Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@integrallc.com with the subject “Indonesia Telecommunications Consultants position.” Please indicate where you saw this posting.

Broadband Strategist

2013-05-27T03:12:00.005-07:00

Duration: Long and medium-term

Location: SE Asia

Integra Government Services International, LLC, is an international development firm based in Washington, DC, seeks individuals for both long and short-term technical analyst and advisor positions to contribute to several pending USAID-funded projects that provide technical assistance for the telecommunication sector of several Southeast Asian nations.

Duties: The consultant(s) will work as part of a team to conduct assessments and provide technical assistance in the drafting of ICT regulations and supporting frameworks that tie ICT programs to larger economic growth national plans. Consultants may also be asked to design and implement broadband technical assistance programs and infrastructure programs, providing comprehensive support to government officials and private sector players. Specific responsibilities include:

Establish/support regional and national broadband stakeholder groups to focus on collecting and analyzing relevant information

Work to assess broadband feasibility/sustainability and identify barriers to broadband development

Advise on regional and national broadband policy development for the telecommunications sector

Provide technical assistance on appropriate policy frameworks, regulatory instruments, infrastructure rollout, and competitive market initiatives

Monitor implementation of government policy in the telecommunications industry

Support government work on international agreements related to telecommunications

Support local partners in implementing telecommunications sector reform and the government’s telecommunication policy

Facilitate the development of public-private partnerships

Create tools and learning modules to assist governments in the development of broadband projects

Develop broadband best practices, with a focus on business broadband, policy management and financial resources

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated telecommunications sector development work, preferably with a focus on national broadband strategy development, universal service and regulatory systems

Strong understanding of ICT policy and regulation

Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to write clearly and effectively in English

SE Asia expertise and regional language skills

Ability to meet strict deadlines

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment

An advanced degree in a relevant discipline

To Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@integrallc.com with the subject “SE Asia Broadband Specialist position.” Please indicate where you saw this posting.

This is an open and continuous announcement. Candidates selected for inclusion in a proposal or projected will be contacted. Other qualified consultants will be included in Integra’s database of consultants.

Integra is an EOE.

Telecommunications Regulatory Specialists

2013-05-27T03:12:00.003-07:00

Duration: Long and medium-term

Location: SE Asia

Duties: The consultant(s) will work as part of a team to conduct assessments and provide technical assistance in the drafting of ICT regulations and supporting frameworks that tie ICT programs to larger economic growth national plans. Consultants may also be asked to design and implement ICT technical assistance programs and ICT infrastructure programs, providing comprehensive support to government officials and private sector players. Specific responsibilities include:

Advise on policy development for the telecommunications sector and promotion of universal service

Provide technical assistance on appropriate policy frameworks, regulatory instruments, infrastructure rollout, and competitive market initiatives

Monitor implementation of government policy in the telecommunications industry

Support government work on international agreements related to telecommunications

Support local partners in implementing telecommunications sector reform and the government’s telecommunication policy

Advise on development and improvement of licensing procedures and other authorizations

Assist in the development of regulatory or legislative proposals

Prepare guidance and interpretive materials related to policy and regulatory issues

Liaise with regulatory and industry partners to discuss regulations or regulatory policy, problem resolution and policy requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated telecommunications sector development work, preferably with a focus on national broadband strategy development, universal service and regulatory systems

Strong understanding of ICT policy and regulation

Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to write clearly and effectively in English

SE Asia expertise and regional language skills

Ability to meet strict deadlines

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment

An advanced degree in a relevant discipline

To Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@integrallc.com with the subject “SE Asia Telecommunications Regulatory Specialists position.” Please indicate where you saw this posting.

Integra is an EOE.

Information Security Specialist

2013-05-27T03:12:00.001-07:00

Duration: Long and medium-term

Location: SE Asia

Integra Government Services International, LLC, is an international development firm based in Washington, DC, seeks individuals for both long and short-term technical analyst and advisor positions to contribute to a number of pending USAID-funded projects that provide technical assistance for the telecommunication sector of several Southeast Asian nations.

Duties: The consultant(s) will work as part of a team to conduct assessments and provide technical assistance in the drafting of ICT regulations and supporting frameworks that tie ICT programs to larger economic growth national plans. Consultants may also be asked to design and implement technical assistance programs, providing comprehensive support to government officials at regional and national levels. Specific responsibilities include:

Advise on information security policy development for the telecommunications sector

Provide technical assistance on appropriate compliance frameworks, regulatory instruments, infrastructure rollout, and security standards

Monitor implementation of government policy in the telecommunications industry

Support government work on international agreements related to telecommunications

Support local partners in implementing telecommunications sector reform and the government’s telecommunication policy

Advise on development and improvement of regional security frameworks and standards

Preferred Qualifications:

Familiarity with public sector compliance frameworks and standards,

Subject matter expertise in security technologies including perimeter security, firewalls, VPN and endpoint protection, encryption, access control, Enterprise Security Management tools

Strong working knowledge of hosting technologies

Strong working knowledge of network technologies including AD, TCP/IP routing and switching.

Able to develop and communicate technology roadmaps, policies and standards

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent presentation skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English, with the ability to tailor the message to suit the needs at all levels

Able to support colleagues by reviewing technical designs and sharing knowledge and experience.

Southeast Asian regional experience a plus

To Apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@integrallc.com with the subject “SE Asia Information Security Specialist position.” Please indicate where you saw this posting.

Integra is an EOE.

Enabling Environment Advisor

2013-05-27T03:11:00.001-07:00

Duration: Long-term, full-time
Location: Niamey, Niger

Integra LLC is recruiting for a full time “Enabling Environment Advisor” position, to be based in Niamey, Niger. The position will support the implementation of a USAID-funded project that builds agricultural resilience in Niger and Burkina Faso.

The Enabling Environment Advisor will lead a team of researchers and consultants working to improve the Business Enabling Environment for agriculture in Niger and Burkina Faso. His/her responsibilities will be as follows:

Work with Integra home office staff to lead assessment teams in identifying the most important enabling environment constraints to agricultural business formation and growth in Niger.

Oversee a team of experts that assess the policy structures underpinning the constraints identified in the assessments. Contribute substantially to this analysis and identify specific policy areas for strengthening or reform.

Maintain relationships with government offices and agencies in Niger and Burkina Faso.

Lead teams providing technical assistance on agricultural business regulation to public sector entities in Niger and Burkina Faso.

Provide analytical support to the leaders of field-projects by overseeing a team of analysts producing reports about key agricultural markets and the enabling environment.

Preferred qualifications:

Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience working in business governance in francophone West Africa, either as a lawyer, consultant, public official, or businessperson.

Have good relationships with public sector entities in Niger and/or Burkina Faso.

Demonstrated experience in managing teams of consultants.

Advanced degree in Law, Business, Economics or other relevant area.

Language: French and English fluency required. Native French speaker preferred.

Preference for a citizen of Niger or Burkina Faso.

To Apply: Please submit a CV and brief summary of qualifications to jobs@integrallc.com. Please include “Business Enabling Environment Advisor” in the subject line.

Integra LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: for the purposes of this job announcement we define “Enabling Environment” as follows: The set of interrelated conditions – including legal, organizational, fiscal, informational, cultural, and political – that impact the capacity of businesses to engage in their business in a sustained and effective manner.

Reserves Ecologist/Senior Reserves Ecologist

2013-05-22T05:56:00.005-07:00

Reference number: 1240513

Location: Bedfordshire

The RSPB are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic ecologist to support our work in Northern England. You will join a team of ecologists whose role is to safeguard and enhance the conservation value of the RSPB's 200+ nature reserves. You will be giving face-to-face advice to a wide range of reserves staff, offering guidance on setting reserve management objectives and running training events and workshops. You will need to have a sound knowledge of avian ecology and natural history, a relevant degree, experience of working in habitats of conservation importance and excellent communication skills.

Salary

£21,000 to £28,000 per annum

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Replacement post: Yes

Closing date: 21 June 2013
Interview date: 9 July 2013

How to apply

For complete details of this post (including an application form) please download an application pack. When you return the application form, ensure that you include reference number1240513 on any correspondence.

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For questions about this post
JoGilbert
jo.gilbert@rspb.org.uk
01767 693199

Send application forms to
Ann Patterson
ann.patterson@rspb.org.uk
The RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL, 01767 693045

Field Fundraiser - Leeds

2013-05-22T05:56:00.003-07:00

Reference number: 1180513

Location: Leeds

The RSPB has set itself the goal of raising £1Billion pounds by 2020 to ensure that we are able to provide secure and safe habitats at one of our 200+ reserves for many of Britain's declining wildlife populations.
On top of providing a safe home for Britain's wildlife, the RSPB is involved with many projects both nationally and internationally that include educating Governments, Police, Farmers & Children about how they can help protect our wildlife. If you'd like to find out more about the work of the RSPB please visit www.rspb.org.uk
RSPB Fundraising Direct is the RSPB's own in-house Fundraising Agency set-up in 2009 to allow the RSPB to communicate with members of the general public in private site locations for example Shopping Centres, Supermarkets, DIY Stores, Pet Stores, Farmers Markets, Agricultural shows.
Due to our continued success and having already secured over 10,000 new RSPB members this year alone, we are looking to expand our teams further to help the RSPB ensure that it's able to undertake its vital conservation work.
We are looking for applicants with a passion for nature conservation and the ability to engage and inspire members of the general public about the work of the RSPB asking them to commit to a £6.50 per month regular donation via direct debit.

Salary

£22,100 OTE plus uncapped commission (pro-rata for part time)

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time, Full time (5 days per week) or part-time (4 days per week) - to include weekends
Contract: Permanent
Replacement post: No

Closing date: 18 June 2013

How to apply

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Who to contact

Dylan Moorcraft
01273 704879
recruitment@rspb.co.uk

Conservation Scientist - Tropical Agriculture and Biodiversity

2013-05-22T05:56:00.001-07:00

Reference number: 1100513

Location: Bedfordshire

The post holder will support the Society's international scientific expertise through undertaking a range of research projects to investigate the impact of agricultural management, particularly cocoa restoration, on the density and distribution of birds and mammals and on carbon storage around Gola Rainforest National Park, Sierra Leone. Their work will enable assessment of cocoa as a sustainable and viable crop to support local livelihoods and biodiversity as well as the creation of baseline biological data for a proposed REDD+ scheme. They will lead data collection, supervising RSPB and local field staff, which will require considerable amounts of time spent in the field in Sierra Leone, and collaborate with existing International Research staff on data analysis, write up and publication of results. They will need to be able to work under their own initiative in a remote location, liaising with a wide range of local and other stakeholders as well as other RSPB staff.

You will need a PhD or similar research experience in ecology, including experience and good skills in the survey and identification of West African birds. You will need proven statistical and analytical skills, experience of undertaking and managing research, ideally in remote areas, and publication in scientific journals.

Salary

£24,500 to £27,000 per annum

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time
Contract: 3 year contract
Replacement post: No

Closing date: 7 June 2013
Interview date: 21 June 2013

How to apply

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Who to contact

For questions about this post
FionaSanderson
fiona.sanderson@rspb.org.uk
01767 693263

Send application forms to
Anita McClune
anita.mcclune@rspb.org.uk
The RSPB, The Lodge, Potton Road, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 2DL, 01767 693099

Membership Development Officer - Buckinghamshire

2013-05-22T05:55:00.005-07:00

Reference number: 760413

Location: Buckinghamshire

We are offering an opportunity to be part of a passionate, dedicated and driven team of staff and volunteers working to raise vital funds for the RSPB, the largest wildlife conservation charity in Europe.

As Membership Development Officer you will recruit new members by discussing the work of the RSPB with members of the public in an enthusiastic, passionate and persuasive way. You will attend a variety of sites such as city centres, county shows, country parks, farmers markets, summer shows, food fairs, music festivals and other popular attractions. Our membership team is target driven and you will be responsible for meeting your own recruitment targets.

We are looking for someone who is extremely enthusiastic, outgoing and self-motivated. You will need to be able to think on your feet and communicate with a variety of personalities and interests to guide conversations towards RSPB membership. There is no need to be an expert on wildlife but having a passion and basic knowledge would be an advantage.

By joining our growing and successful team you will receive full and continued training necessary for the role, including learning about current campaigns such as Saving Nature, Connecting Children and Nature, Marine bills and international projects. You will also learn about local nature reserves and regional conservation priorities. You will receive a competitive pay package, a small van to travel to your recruitment days and the required display equipment.

You will need to be able to load and unload large and bulky displays and to work outside of normal office hours, including regular weekend work.

Being part of our team will mean you are making a difference to nature & people every day.

Salary

£15,800 to £18,000 per annum

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Replacement post: Yes

Closing date: 24 May 2013
Interview date: 4 June 2013

How to apply

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For questions about this post
TimTown
tim.town@rspb.org.uk
07909 442 661

Send application forms to
Anna Cook
anna.cook@rspb.org.uk
The RSPB, Birmingham Office, Room 70, 4th Floor, Guildhall Buildings, Stephenson Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4BT, 0121 616 6850

Membership Development Officer - Oxfordshire

2013-05-22T05:55:00.003-07:00

Reference number: 770413

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary

£15,800 to £18,000 per annum

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Replacement post: Yes

Closing date: 24 May 2013
Interview date: 3 June 2013

How to apply

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Who to contact

For questions about this post
TimTown
tim.town@rspb.org.uk
07909 442 661

Send application forms to
Anna Cook
anna.cook@rspb.org.uk
The RSPB, Birmingham Office, Room 70, 4th Floor, Guildhall Buildings, Stephenson Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B2 4BT, 0121 616 6850

Graduate Trainee - Touching the Tide

2013-05-22T05:55:00.001-07:00

Reference number: 970413

Location: Suffolk

RSPB is a Partner in the Touching the Tide Landscape Partnership Scheme along the Suffolk coast, which is supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Scheme celebrates and records the heritage of the Suffolk coast and seeks to raise understanding and awareness about coastal change. This role is a paid training post, a rare opportunity for the successful applicant to gain valuable experience with a range of nature conservation and heritage organisations. Working on a range of RSPB, National Trust, and privately owned sites; the postholder will engage with local communities to help them understand the fragility of vegetated shingle and support its conservation.

Salary

£12,304.50 per annum

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time
Contract: 12 - 14 Week contract - to run from July to September 2013 (exact dates by agreement)
Replacement post: No

Closing date: 23 May 2013
Interview date: 10 June 2013

How to apply

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For questions about this post
LouiseGregory
louise.gregory@rspb.org.uk
01728 648083

Send application forms to
Sue Green
sue.green@rspb.org.uk
The RSPB, Minsmere, Minsmere Reserve, Westleton, Saxmundham, Suffolk, IP17 3BY, 01728 648070

Membership Development Officer - Lincolnshire

2013-05-22T05:54:00.003-07:00

Reference number: 610413

Location: Lincolnshire

Are you a 'people person' - friendly and enthusiastic, with the ability to inspire support for wildlife?
Are you self-motivated, with a proven track record in sales or face-to-face recruitment of new members?
Do you want to make a huge difference for people and nature, as part of a high performing team?

If so, then you might be just the character we are looking for to be at the forefront of building membership support for the RSPB - a truly amazing organisation that delivers for nature in the UK and worldwide. You will meet the public at varied sites and events across your area and inspire people to become members of the RSPB using remarkable stories about how the RSPB is working to save nature.

You will need to be able to load and unload large and bulky displays at all times including outside of normal office hours, and you must be comfortable with daily travel across the region as the sites you will visit are not usually served by public transport.

The RSPB is highly committed to its staff: it invests in leadership development, provides relevant training and development opportunities, and a learning culture to help you to succeed in your role.
If this sounds like your dream job we look forward to hearing from you.

Salary

£15,800 to £18,000 per annum

Hours & contract information

Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Replacement post: Yes

Closing date: 22 May 2013
Interview date: 28 May 2013

How to apply

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For questions about this post
LauraHarbard
laura.harbard@rspb.org.uk
01603 660066

Send application forms to
Tessa Clarke
tessa.clarke@rspb.org.uk
The RSPB, Eastern England Regional Office, Stalham House, 65 Thorpe Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR1 1UD, 01603 697581

Communications & Resources Co-ordinator, Volunteer Programme

2013-05-22T05:54:00.001-07:00

Organisation :	Sustrans
Salary :	£20,903 - £23,396 pa
Reference :	SUS895E
Location :	Bristol
Hours :	Full Time
Position type :	Paid
Contract :	Permanent
Closing date :	Fri 31 May 13
Website :	www.sustrans.org.uk
Contact telephone :	0117 915 0325
Contact email :	jobs@sustrans.org.uk

Communications & Resources Co-ordinator, Volunteer Programme

£20,903 – £23,396 per annum (depending on relevant skills and experience), 37.5 hours per week, based in central Bristol.

The many exciting challenges of this role will include the responsibility for delivering the volunteer communications plan which will mean the co-ordination and delivery of the national volunteer programme communications and managing and developing volunteer specific websites and volunteer content as well as ensuring central support resources meet the demands of the evolving programme.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have experience in managing e-communications, of producing communications materials suitable for a variety of audiences, of managing and developing websites and experience of generating, writing and commissioning material for websites and print. With a background and understanding of volunteering and volunteer supervision, you will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent administration, organisation and time management skills and the ability to use your own initiative. A high level of IT literacy is essential as is your commitment to the promotion of sustainable transport.

To apply please download and complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form by following the ‘More Information’ link below. Alternatively, please email jobs@sustrans.org.uk or ring our recruitment line on 0117 915 0325.

Please quote reference number.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Friday 31 May 2013.

Interviews will take place in Bristol on Monday 17 June 2013.

Working Towards Equal Opportunities

Regional Finance Co-ordinator, Scotland

2013-05-22T05:53:00.005-07:00

Organisation :	Sustrans
Salary :	£20,903 - £23,396 pa
Reference :	SUS894E
Location :	Edinburgh
Hours :	Either
Position type :	Paid
Contract :	Fixed Term Contract
Closing date :	Fri 31 May 13
Website :	www.sustrans.org.uk
Contact telephone :	0117 915 0325
Contact email :	jobs@sustrans.org.uk

Regional Finance Co-ordinator, Scotland

Salary: £20,903 – £23,396 per annum (depending on relevant skills and experience). 37.5 hours per week (part-time hours negotiable) – Contract to 30 June 2015

This role is assist in the provision, interpretation and communication of financial information which is vital for decision making and enabling the charity to be run effectively.

Having registered with CIMA and commenced studying for the Chartered qualification, you will have experience in a related position, of the preparation of budgets and management accounts and of providing financial advice and support to budget holders. Your excellent verbal and written communication skills will enhance your ability to present information clearly and to build effective working relationships with a variety of staff and our external partners. You will have the ability to work to deadlines, to plan and organise your own workload and have experience of Sage Accounts and MS Excel. A commitment to the ideals of the organisation would be an advantage.

To apply please download and complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form by following the ‘More information’ link below. Alternatively, email jobs@sustrans.org.uk or ring our recruitment line on 0117 915 0325.

Please quote reference number.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Friday 31 May 2013.Interviews will take place in Edinburgh on Tuesday 20 June 2013.

Working Towards Equal Opportunities

Senior Environmental Evidence Officer

2013-05-22T05:53:00.003-07:00

Organisation :	Keep Britain Tidy
Salary :	£27,500 (London) £25,500 (Wigan)
Location :	London or Wigan
Hours :	Full Time
Position type :	Paid
Contract :	Fixed Term Contract
Closing date :	Mon 03 June 13
Website :	www.keepbritaintidy.org
Contact name :	Thea Potgieter
Contact telephone :	02075490346
Contact email :	thea.potgieter@keepbritaintidy.org

Senior Environmental Evidence Officer

Working across England with an Office base of central London or Wigan
£27,500 (London) £25,500 (Wigan)
Full time, fixed term until 31 March 2015

Keep Britain Tidy has almost 60 years’ experience of campaigning for better local environments through working with those who manage local places and those who use, enjoy and abuse them.

Our vision is a country where people understand and actively care for their environment and each other. Our focus is on people and community and the way in which they interact with the places where they live, work and play, and our purpose is to inspire and help people and organisations to live more sustainably and to actively care for where they live.

To underpin this work we are seeking a Senior Environmental Evidence Officer to be part of our client focused Business Solutions Team. You will have experience in working in the field of local environmental quality and place management, and you will have a demonstrable track record of business to business development, and delivery of client projects.

As our Senior Environmental Evidence Officer you would be responsible for managing and delivering client surveys, including planning, delivery, report writing and seeking further business development opportunities linked with our Environmental Evidence work, as well leading the logistical planning of our national Local Environmental QualitySurvey of England.

If you have a passion for improving the places in which we live please read on.

A document entailing Roles and Responsibilities and an application form can be downloaded by clicking on the ‘More information’ link below.

In order to apply, please complete the application form, making sure you detail why you want to join our organisation as well as how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience required for this job.

These can be emailed to our Human Resources Manager at thea.potgieter@keepbritaintidy.org. They can also be posted to Keep Britain Tidy, Elizabeth House, The Pier, and Wigan, WN3 4EX. Please mark for the attention of Thea Potgieter.

The closing date for this post is midnight Monday 3rd June and interviews will take place in Wigan on Monday 10th June and London Tuesday 11th June.

Environmental Officer

2013-05-22T05:53:00.001-07:00

Organisation :	University of Nottingham
Salary :	£21,383 - £25,504 pa
Reference :	SJ/12497E
Location :	Nottingham
Hours :	Full Time
Position type :	Paid
Contract :	Permanent
Closing date :	Thu 06 June 13
Website :	www.nottingham.ac.uk

Estates Office – Sustainability Section

Environmental Officer

£21,383 – £25,504 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance

The University of Nottingham has a strong sustainability agenda and is committed to delivering environmental performance improvements. Working within the Sustainability section, the main focus for this role will be to assist with projects that deliver carbon savings and environmental performance improvements. The successful candidate will work with staff and students to help engage with the sustainability agenda and will provide support and information.

We are looking for individuals with knowledge of environmental issues relevant to the higher education sector with a ‘can do’ attitude and an effective approach to dealing with problems.

Candidates should be qualified to HND level or equivalent in a related energy or environmental field, have excellent IT skills including knowledge of Microsoft office and be able to analyse data and statistics. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are also essential as the successful candidate will focus on supporting and facilitating staff and student interaction within our programmes.

This is a full-time permanent post.

Informal enquires may be addressed to Gavin Scott, tel: 0115 951 3572, Email: gavin.scott@nottingham.ac.uk Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address will not be accepted.

For more details and/or to apply on-line please follow the @more information’ link below. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact the Human Resources Department, tel: 0115 951 5206. Please quote ref. SJ/12497E

Closing date 6 June 2013

Water for Wildlife Officer

2013-05-22T05:52:00.005-07:00

Organisation :	Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
Salary :	£17,500
Reference :	WWO
Location :	Swansea
Hours :	Full Time
Position type :	Paid
Contract :	Fixed Term Contract
Closing date :	Thu 06 June 13
Website :	www.swanseaenvironmentalforum.net
Contact name :	Jenny Edwards
Contact telephone :	01792 480200
Contact email :	info@swanseaenvironmentalforum.net

One of two project vacancies – also see Clearstreams Coordinator

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Cefndir y Prosiect:

Mae’r 2 swydd hyn yn rhan o’r prosiect amlbartner ‘Nentydd Clir Abertawe’ ac fe’u cynlluniwyd i gyflwyno gweithredu ymarferol ar lawr gwlad a gwelliannau i sawl corff a dalgylch d?r o fewn ac o gwmpas Dinas a Sir Abertawe.

Mae Nentydd Clir Abertawe yn fenter bartneriaeth a anelir at sicrhau bod afonydd, nentydd, llynnoedd a môr Abertawe yn lân ac yn iach, i’w gwerthfawrogi a’u mwynhau gan bawb. Rydym am i Abertawe fod yn adnabyddus am amgylchedd o ansawdd da y mae pobl yn falch ohono.

Swyddog Dwr er Bywyd Gwyllt

Lleoliad: Canolfan Amgylcheddol, Stryd Pier, Abertawe SA1 1RY
Oriau: 35 awr yr wythnos, cyfnod penodol hyd fis Rhagfyr 2014
Cyflog: £17,500 y flwyddyn (pro-rata)
Sefydliad sy’n Cyflogi: Ymddiriedolaeth Natur De a Gorllewin Cymru

A allech chi ysbrydoli cymunedau lleol i ofalu am eu hamgylchedd d?r? A yw ymgysylltu â gwirfoddolwyr a grwpiau cymunedol a’u hyfforddi a’u hannog i gymryd rhan mewn gweithgarwch cadwraeth, megis arolygon yn rhywbeth yr hoffech ei wneud? Yna, mae’r swydd hon yn addas i chi.

Dyddiad cau ar gyfer ceisiadau: 12pm, 07/06/2013

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth a ffurflenni cais, cysylltwch â:
Jenny Edwards, yn y Ganolfan Amgylcheddol, ar 01792 480200 neu drwy e-bost: info@swanseaenvironmentalforum.net

Water for Wildlife Officer (WWO)

Project Background:

These 2 posts are part of the multi-partner ‘Clear Stream Swansea’ project and are designed to deliver practical on the ground action and improvements to several water bodies and catchments in and around the City and County of Swansea (CCS).

Clear Streams Swansea is a partnership initiative aimed at ensuring Swansea’s rivers, streams, lakes and sea are clean and healthy, to be appreciated and enjoyed by everyone. We want Swansea to be known for a good quality environment that people are proud of.

Water for Wildlife Officer (WWO)

Location: The Environment Centre, Pier Street, Swansea SA1 1RY
Hours: 35 hours per week, fixed term until December 2014
Salary: £17,500 pa (pro-rata)
Employing organisation: Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales

Could you inspire local communities into caring about their water environment? Is engaging with, training and encouraging volunteers and community groups taking part in conservation activities, such as surveys something you would like to do? Then this role is for you.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 07/06/2013

Further information and application forms are available from:
Jenny Edwards, at the Environment Centre, on 01792 480200 or email: info@swanseaenvironmentalforum.net