United States of America: Temporary Eurasia Program Officer

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Freedom House promotes the spread of freedom and democracy around the world through research, advocacy, and programs that support frontline activists. We are a leader in identifying threats to freedom through our highly regarded analytic reports, including Freedom in the World, Freedom of the Press, Freedom on the Net, and Nations in Transit. With 13 field offices and two U.S. offices, we support the right of every individual to be free.

Position Summary

The Emergency Assistance Program provides individual human rights defenders and civil society organizations with small grants for medical, legal, humanitarian and other emergencies. Under the direction of the Program Director (PD), the Program Officer will provide programmatic support to the Fund on cases from Eurasia, including finance, logistical, administrative, research, writing and data analysis assistance. This position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Director for Emergency Assistance Program.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in political science, international relations, human rights, law, or related field, Master’s degree preferredMinimum 4 – 6 years of experience in program management including reporting ability and knowledge of funder account requirementStrong ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writingAbility to communicate fluently in Russian required, fluency in at least one other regional language also preferredStrong appreciation of and demonstrated experience in human rights defense workDemonstrated experience with managing and creating budgetsStrong knowledge of human rights principles and mechanisms, and democracy promotionAcademic and/or field experience, specifically in/on, Russia and the wider Eurasia regionStrong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi-task to meet tight deadlinesAbility to apply superb attention to detail and consistently produce timely and error-free workAbility to learn database and other software, e.g. Martus, and observe security proceduresAbility to coordinate travel logistics, meetings, and events

Some Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the preparation of reports, proposals, grants, press releases, and budgets as requiredLiaise with State/DRL on vetting of cases and respond to queries from DRLReview and develop applications to the Fund under the supervision of the PD, which includes evaluating applications, working with referring organizations or individuals, finding sources of information on the case and country involved, entering cases into database, providing translation if necessary, and maintaining information on cases, with a focus on those from IranMonitor impact of grants and maintain database for his/her own cases/others as assignedAssist with developing and maintaining in-country and regional networks of human rights defenders, civil society organizations, experts, and regional partnersOrganize and facilitate meetings with relevant Freedom House regional teamArrange team meetings and travel, prepare weekly reports, map updates and staff briefing summariesOther related duties as assigned.How to apply:

Qualified and Interested Applicants

We invite qualified candidates to complete an online application and submit a resume and cover letter with salary history and desired salary(only candidates who send salary requirements will be considered for the position) to:

http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH10/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FREEHOUS&cw...

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

Only candidates authorized to work in the U.S. without any restrictions need apply.

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Healthy Lifestyles Project Officer Hertfordshire

Watford FC Trust - Attractive Salary - Rewarding Role

Watford FC’s award winning Community Sports and Education Trust (registered charity no: 1102239) has been successful in securing the contract to run a male adult weight management programme in Hertfordshire. As a result we now have a fantastic opportunity for an exceptional candidate to plan, coordinate, deliver and manage this project.

The Company

Watford FC’s Community Sports and Education Trust is a registered charity, having gained charitable status in April 2004.

As a registered charity they are determined to build on the success they have experienced to date. To do this they are always interested in establishing partnership work with local and regional groups/agencies. Their mission - 'Making a positive difference for all through sport and learning’.

Job Description & Candidate Requirements

Do you want to make a difference? Do you have experience of delivering high quality nutrition, physical activity or behaviour change programmes? If so then you may be the person we are looking for.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and committed individual with proven knowledge and experience. This position is full time, is for a fixed term of 18 months (further funding may be secured) and presents an exciting opportunity for a dynamic individual to join our team.

The ideal candidate will have:

A degree or relevant qualification (in a related subject area).A sound knowledge of healthy eating, physical activity and healthy lifestyles.Experience of delivering behaviour change interventions for adults.Experience of promoting health or physical activity programmes.An ability to engage, motivate, inspire and mentor people toward their goalsAn ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with a range of partners.Experience of managing or supervising staff/volunteers.Proficient IT skills.Proven experience of managing budgets.A full and valid UK Driving License as well as access to a vehicle.

Location

The project officer will be based in Watford (Vicarage Road Stadium), but will coordinate, organise and run Weight Management courses throughout Hertfordshire.

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and will be expected to work some evenings and weekends. If this sounds like you, then apply for this exciting and rewarding role.

Hours & Salary

Healthy Lifestyles Project Officer (Salary £20,000 - £28,000 plus benefits)

Applicants will need to have a flexible approach to work and will be expected to work some evenings and weekends.

Closing Date

Wednesday 17th December

Interview Date

Monday 22nd December

If you are interested in this exciting and rewarding role, APPLY NOW by hitting the apply button found at the top of the page.

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Aruba (The Netherlands): Program Officer for Asia

PROGRAM OFFICER FOR ASIA
The National Democratic Institute (NDI) seeks to hire a Program Officer to assist the Asia team in Washington DC and support democratic development projects. The portfolio for this position may include a number of countries, including Cambodia. The position is available in January 2015.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Serves as point of contact for NDI’s field team and supports programmatic and operational needs.
· Works with senior staff to monitor program budgets, grants and expenditures; coordinates with field team to ensure that projects stay within budget limits and project expenditures are compliant with donor regulations on cost allowability.
· Drafts board memos, briefing memos, reports and other materials; works with the program team on drafting quarterly reports, work plans and proposals.
· Works with DC and field-based staff to develop program proposals.
· Supports senior staff in monitoring project performance; assists with project assessments and reviews.
· Together with senior staff, meets with funding agency representatives to describe program progress and articulate new funding proposals and concepts.
· Travels to region, as necessary, to support field office operations and activities.
· Recruits and briefs international trainers and field representatives.
· Acts as back-up to team members not present.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
· Bachelors degree required, preferably in International Affairs, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management or a related field; Masters degree preferred;
· A minimum of four (4) years of experience in international development, including experience in grants administration/management of projects funded by USAID, U.S. Department of State and/or non-US government donors (foreign government aid agencies and embassies, and/or multilateral institutions);
· Knowledge of U.S. federal regulations and non-US government donor regulations for assistance awards;
· Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional working relationships with staff at multiple levels;
· Strong writing skills;
· Knowledge of proposal development, budgeting and project management, and monitoring and evaluation processes;
· Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a member of a team, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;
· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and fluency in English;
· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills; and
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment, Google applications, email technology and spreadsheets.
Applicants must possess current authorization to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship in order to be eligible.

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United States of America: Program Officer I (Volunteer Technical Assistance Unit)

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Program Officer I
DEPARTMENT: Volunteer Technical Assistance Unit
LOCATION: Arlington, VA or Little Rock, AR
REPORTS TO: Senior Program Officer

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Officer will support management of the Farmer to Farmer program in West Africa and contribute to tasks related to program development/new business.

ESSENTIAL REPONSIBILITIES:

Support management of Farmer to Farmer West Africa. This will include programmatic and operational support to the team and oversight of volunteer recruitment to ensure project reporting requirements and deliverable targets are met.Conduct research for potential new business opportunities, including background research on potential international and local partners.Support proposal development through the preparation of capabilities statements, tailoring CVs, supporting recruitment/staffing processes, and other roles.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide new business research and program implementation assistance, as needed and available.

Qualifications and Background:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in agriculture preferred with focus in areas relevant to VTA’s work (agriculture/food security, agriculture education and training (AET), capacity building).

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

5-7 years experience managing USAID projectsInternational experience preferred.Experience with volunteer programming preferred.Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations.Exceptional writing and other communications skills required.Experience writing or contributing to grant applications/proposals.Excellent organizational and time-management skills, ability to think critically and work independently are a must.Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint) strongly desired.Strong attention to detail

Other:

French language preferredAbility to travel 25%Must not require sponsorship to work in the US.

Applicants should go to http://www.winrock.org/to complete an online application before December 10th, 2014. Winrock International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Procurement & Logistics Officer

Purpose
The Procurement & Logistics Officer is responsible for all the daily procurements and logistics functions of DRC Dollow . This includes:Responsible for all tasks related to procurement and logistics under the supervision of the Area ManagerEnsure that all procurement is done according to rules and standards related to the respective donors and in compliance with DRC guidelinesAdvice to Area Manager on all issues related to procurement and logistics, Provide technical support and capacity building of all the staff within procurement and logistics in close dialogue with the Area ManagerEnsure that all procurement procedures and documentation are according to donor standards and DRC guidelines.In charge of the implementation of the logistics and procurement process as per DRC and Donor regulations.Carry out in a timely manner the actual procurement and follow up on thisPrepare invitation for bidders and attend procurement meetings.Ensure the procurement committee is according to DRC and Donor guidelines.Ensure weekly records of logistics, fleet management and procurement activities (update weekly Order follow up and share with all the sections.Submit written logistics and procurements reports as requiredEnsure that DRC or Partner warehouses are managed according to DRC warehouse standards and records are kept for audit.Make periodic random checks during loading/unloading operations to ensure that commodities carried by the trucks conform to the quantity record on the truck waybill.Identify alternate warehouse facilities in times of emergency or unforeseen reasons; using proper DRC procedures.Ensure proper scientific method of storage as per DRC guidelines have been followed.Ensure transparency and accountability in all procurement and logistics activitiesEnsure good archiving system with logistics and procurement documentsPerform any other task as delegated by the Area mangerReporting Arrangements
Reports to the Area Manger in Dollow..General Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this frameworkThis position is based in DollowContract & Duration: 3 Months Oct - Dec -14 (Renewable)Degree in Business Administration or Purchasing and Supplies. Diploma Level preferable from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) with at least 3-years work experience in relevant field will be consideredHigh integrity, pro-active, stable, robust character and a good team-playerExcellent communication skillsExcellent analytical and negotiation skills.Substantial within carrying out actual procurementExperience in working in NGOsProven commitment to accountability practices.Proven ability to priorities tasks, meet deadlines and work with limited supervisionKnowledge of computers: word processing, database management packages.Fluent in written and spoken English.Application Interested and qualified candidates, who meet the required qualifications/selection criteria should send their applications, including a cover letter and CV, by email to drcjobs.dollow@drcsouthcenral.org no later than 22 September, 2014 Please indicate “Procurement /Log officer ” as the subject heading.

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Programme Officer (Resilience and Safety Nets) P4, Sudan

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Programme Officer (Resilience and Safety Nets) P4, based in our Country Office in Khartoum, Sudan. Under the supervision of the Head of Programme, the Programme Officer will manage WFP Sudan’s social protection, safety nets and resilence-oriented programmes by brining existing WFP strategies for these thematic areas into the county context through the following duties:Design and manage resilence and safety net programmes and the various staff working on this team, including cash and vouchers, climate change adaption, resilience, school feeding and Safe Access to Firewood and Alternative Energy (SAFE) project;Manage the school feeding portfolio as well as the various pilots;Keep in constant contact with the federal and state authorities with a focus on building a nationally owned school feeding programme;Ensure that relevant standard operating procedures and strategies for resilience, school feeding, safety nets, cash and vouchers, SAFE and climate change are updated as necessary;Engage with the UN Country Team on the inclusion and update of WFP’s activities in the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) and ensure timely reporting against these activities;Manage the trust funds for SAFE and resilience projects;Develop and sustain professional relationships with key Government, UN and NGO partners engaged in the field of SNR issues and programmes;Build partnerships with public and private sector actors, International Financial Institutions and UN agencies to identify points of entry for WFP programming;Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of programmes;Assess the need for transitioning programmes or modalities, including primary and secondary analysis and consultation with the field offices, and develop plans for this transition in coordination with the various units in Khartoum and the field;Design and maintain databases of indicators relating to food security and SNR projects;Advise the government on the handling, transport, storage and distribution of the commodities supplied by WFP and assist the government in the maintenance of all records, accounts and books as stipulated;Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and related government plans;Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures regarding food assistance;Update Country Directors and Programme Advisers in all matters related to SNR programming, including donor briefings and preparation of funding proposals;Supervise programme staff by providing training and technical guidance;Perform other related duties as required.Qualifications & Experience RequiredUniversity degree, preferably at an advanced level, in Economics, Agriculture, International Affairs, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies or other fields related to international development assistance.At least 8 years (of which 3 international) of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in public sector management, development projects, emergency assistance, and/or operational aspects of food aid or commercial transactions;Strong experience in formulating programme strategies and activities in humanitarian and transition contexts, drawing upon full range of food assistance tools, and translating them into implementation modalities and operations;Proven experience in designing and managing resilience programmes;Experience with school feeding programmes is desirable.Ability to provide technical advice, or mobilise technical expertise, on a broad range of operational areas including on the choice of objectives, activities, transfer modalities and appropriate food products, the deployment and testing of innovative approaches and the development of strategies to support government efforts to reduce hunger and malnutrition;Ability to forge and nurture partnerships to improve assistance packages;Ability to promote dialogue and joint programming in different fora on subjects related to food security, nutrition, livelihoods, resilience, engagement in humanitarian, transition and development contexts and other related issues;Good understanding of programme principles in conflict, transition and development situations with ability to translate them into context specific design and implementation approaches;Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook);General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration is desirable.Excellent written and verbal communication skills;Effective action management to plan, coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks;Excellent cognitive capacity and problem solving skills;Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills with ability to work patiently and tactfully with people of different national and cultural backgrounds;Excellent partnership skills to build strategic relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders;ability to gain the assistance and cooperation of others in a team endeavour through technical leadership in a broad range of operational areas.Fluency in oral and written English with an intermediate knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages).Step 1: Register and create your online CV.Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.NOTE: You must complete Step 1 and 2 in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.      Deadline for applications:  6 October 2014 

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