| New Jobs Vacancies, Every Day! // via fulltextrssfeed.com | Request for Consultant at mothers2mothers | | Background mothers2mothers (m2m), a leader in the global effort to eliminate new HIV infections among children and protect the health of mothers, is a non-governmental organization based in Cape Town, South Africa. m2m's mission is to impact the health of mothers by putting them at the heart of improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health. m2m's Mentor Mother Model empowers mothers living with HIV, through education and employment, as role models to help other women access essential services and medical care. Working alongside doctors and nurses in understaffed health centres as members of the healthcare team, Mentor Mothers provide essential health education and psychosocial support for prevention of maternal-to-child transmission. They are rigorously trained and paid, which benefits not only their respective families but also the community as a whole and reduces stigma associated with HIV. Since its founding, m2m has reached more than one million mothers in nine countries in sub-Saharan Africa, and catalysed affiliated Mentor Mother programmes in two additional countries.m2m is preparing to implement program services in Lagos, Nigeria. In preparation, the organization is conducting a Request for Consultant search to identify an individual to assist in three key areas: (1) landscape and situational analyses; (2) service preparation, including a range of logistics and organizational representative activities; and (3) initial service implementation. Work to be Accomplished In preparation to implement psychosocial support services for HIV-positive women in Lagos, m2m's consultant in Nigeria will be required to complete key activities/tasks according to a workplan developed and authorized by senior m2m staff (Directors of Business Development and Program &Technical Services). The workplan will include at least three key phases (estimated total hours, 680; not to exceed 40 hours/week): . Landscape and situational analyses
. Service preparation
. Initial service implementation The proposed work to be accomplished under this consultancy consists of the following activities: 1. Landscape and situational analyses A. Consultancy workplan: develop and implement a consultancy work plan detailing key milestones, reporting requirements, and deliverables, in collaboration with the Directors of Business Development and Program & Technical Support. [To be completed within five days of signed Consultant Agreement]
B. Landscape analysis: review key reports and service data from select Nigerian governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in relation to prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of HIV services in Lagos; analyze foreign donor reports, data, and analyses specific to PMTCT services in Nigeria; conduct key informant interviews with government and NGO representatives; and conduct initial site visits of facilities. [To be completed by September 7, 2013]
C. Site selection analysis: Based on the data reviewed under the landscape analysis, assist in choosing service sites. [To be completed by September 14, 2013]
D. Progress reports: regular feedback, reporting, and information dissemination to key m2m staff. [Ongoing, regular reporting calls to be scheduled in workplan] 1. Service Preparation A. Representation: represent m2m in key stakeholder activities, including in-person and telephonic meetings, review of materials, and information dissemination. [Ongoing, with input from m2m technical lead]
B. Stakeholders Meeting: assist in preparation for a high-level government and community stakeholders meeting, including liaison for logistics and staff preparation. [Tentatively scheduled for the week of September 16, 2013]
C. m2m Nigeria set up: assist with m2m Nigeria office set up (i.e., suitable office space, key vendors, benefits packages, etc.), as well as liaison with legal services and country registration [Ongoing; to be completed by December 1, 2013]
D. Staff recruitment: in collaboration with m2m technical lead, lead local recruitment (advertising positions, collecting resumes, conducting interviews, etc.). [To be determined, based on workplan]
E. Collaborate with m2m Head Office: Work with key m2m staff members and consultants throughout the organization to develop content.
F. Progress reports: regular reporting and information dissemination. [Ongoing, regular reporting calls to be scheduled in workplan] 1. Initial service implementation A. Representation: represent m2m in key stakeholder activities, including in-person and telephonic meetings, review of materials, and information dissemination. [Ongoing, with input from m2m technical lead]
B. Staffing: with input from m2m Technical Leads and m2m Human Resources Department, hire local project staff and support cohort orientation [To be completed by December 13, 2013]
C. Training: coordinate facility, stakeholder, and staff training, including orientation/sensitisation, job skill training, etc., with support from m2m Head Office [To be completed by December 13, 2013]
D. Collaborate with m2m Head Office: Work with key m2m staff members and consultants throughout the organization to develop content. [Ongoing]
E. Progress reports: regular reporting and information dissemination. [Ongoing, regular reporting calls to be scheduled in workplan]
F. Final Report: provide a final report, including summary of key actions, next steps, key contacts, etc. [To be completed by December 20, 2013] Payment Consultant payments will be made monthly upon the production of invoices approved by m2m's Business Development Director and aligned to workplan (as approved by the Business Development Director). Invoices should be submitted by the last day of each month, with the exception of December (i.e., September 30, October 31, November 30, and December 20). In addition to Consultancy fees, specific expenses for reimbursement will be discussed and agreed upon prior to expenditure. Timeline
All activities to be completed by December 20, 2013
*Note: Based on successful completion, and in joint consultation, additional activities may be added and timeframe extended How to apply: Submission Guidelines Applicants are invited to electronically submit the following to mothers2mothers by August 27, 2013 in response to this Request for Consultant scope of work: . Expression of Interest: not to exceed three pages, including contact information, rationale for expressing interest, brief background on skills and expertise related to the Request for Consultant scope of work, and at least two relevant consulting experiences
. Curriculum vitae (CV): detailing relevant education and experience; specify, client, duration, activities undertaken, and value of consultancy (or annual salary)
. Writing sample: at least two writing samples must be submitted (not to exceed a total of 10 pages)
. Daily rate: calculated in Nigerian Naira, with documentation of method for calculating, detailing:
o at least three assignments supporting the rate (or salary), including: Client name and contact information, services performed, dates of employment, days at rate [note: m2m will verify consultant rates and/or salary, and qualifications]
. References: at least three previous clients/customers/employers to whom similar services were provided
Selection of a service provider will be based on the following criteria:
. Relevant experience
. Technical capacity
. Rate/Cost
. References Submissions should be submitted by 16:00 (4:00 p.m.) South Africa Standard Time (UTC/GMT +2 hours) on 27 August 2013 and clearly marked:
. Subject Line: mothers2mothers Nigeria (Consultant Last Name, Consultant First Name)
. To: Claudia Kahn, Grants & Compliance Administrator ( claudia.kahn@m2m.org)
. Attachments should be in Microsoft Word and/or Adobe PDF and labeled and numbered as follows:
o Last Name - 1_Expression of Interest
o Last Name - 2_Curriculum vitae
o Last Name - 3_Writing sample
o Last Name - 4_Daily Rate, with justification
o Last Name - 5_References Any questions or clarifications related to this request for Expressions of Interest can be submitted by email to Claudia Kahn, at claudia.kahn@m2m.org  |
| Institutional, Policy and Water Governance reform Expert- Nigeria at GRM International | | Institutional, Policy and Water Governance reform Expert for Adamawa State Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Reform Programme, Phase 3 (WSSSRP III)-Nigeria Contribute to poverty reduction, sustainable development and the achievement of the water and sanitation related MDGs.WSSSRP III addresses the issue of poor access to safe water supply and basic sanitation services in 3 three participating States. It will focus on improving water governance and access to service delivery in these States. WSSSRP III will aim at deepening the gains of previous programmes, especially in the following areas: Policy and institutional reforms Community ownership and management of constructed facilities Civil society organizations and private sector participation in services delivery The programme aims to improve water governance and institutional capacity for increased access to safe, adequate and sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene services in Adamawa, Ekiti and Plateau States. GRM International, the global development management firm, has worked over the past 45 years in more than 120 countries and has successfully implemented more than 700 complex and innovative projects on behalf of clients and partners around the world. GRM International is currently managing 5 programmes in Nigeria and is looking for an Institutional, Policy and Water Governance reform Expert to join us in our next step. Requirements: · A University degree in Policy Studies, Economics, Development Studies, Engineering or other directly related fields · Proficiency in English. · At least 5 years' experience in water-related projects whose content must include institutional and policy reforms in developing countries · Experience creating or establishing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems for the water and sanitation sector; · Experience with preparing grant proposals or implementing an NGO's grant project is required · Experience with EDF procedures is an advantage. For further details and to apply for this position, please contact oliver.Clarke@grminternational.com Applications close 31st August 2013 |
| State Programme Assistant - SPA at SAVI | | State Programme Assistant - SPA Kaduna State Line Manager: STL Responsibilities: · Support Technical Delivery of Programme Implementation· Assist STL & SPOs to engage local implementing partners in CS, Media, SHoA, MDAs for specific sub-outputs/areas of activity where the SPA has a pre-defined supporting responsibility agreed within the team, approved by the STL. · Assist STL & SPOs to monitor the political environment of SAVI's work in the state (through the media and other outlets) and to diagnose partners' capacity building needs (primarily through use of PCA/OCA with partners) and identify support required to meet needs (in line with SAVI's broad approach and core values) in areas of pre-defined responsibility. · Develop workplans for programme activities. · Assist implementation of programme activities. · Assist with M&E, reflection and reporting of programme activities and communication of lessons learnt. · Support Management of Funds for Programme Implementation · Assist SPO & SFO with preparing the budget for programme activities. · Prepare and sign off financial reports of activities to the SFO. · Support Arrangement of Logistics for Programme Implementation · Leadership of Specific Sub-Outputs/Areas of Activity · Teamwork & Mentoring Minimum Job requirements: · Minimum 3 years experience in Programme Development and Delivery · Degree in Social Development, Community mobilization, Political Science or similar discipline · Experience working with an International Donor Organisation or Int. NGO · Worked with CSOs (Civil Society Organisations), the Media and State Legislature · Proven experience of relationship management with key partners · Worked in Kaduna, Jigawa and Yobe (or surrounding states) and has commitment to the State's development Programme Details: SAVI is a DFID-funded programme providing support to help Nigeria use its resources more efficiently/ effectively with focus on Governance and Service Provision.The objective of the programme is to increase the ability of citizens to claim rights and hold governments accountable. The programme is functional in Abuja (head office), Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Zamfara, Yobe and Katsina. Services are provided to select CSOs, think tanks, media outlets and SHoA in building up their capacity in representing citizens' demands and holding government to account. Through funding of activities, mentoring and helping with access to government SAVI aims to help these organizations develop their own ability to engage in issue based advocacy and monitoring of government processes. To apply for this position please send your CV and ALL of the following details to applications@grminternational.com · Preferred position and location · Current address, Phone number, e-mail address · Academic qualifications - institution, course studied and qualification · Detailed work history for the requisite years of experience required. This must include detailed descriptions of duties and achievements · 3 named references with contact details and permission to contact them Candidates applying without the above information will not be considered The closing date for applications is Friday 6th September 2013. There is NO cost or charge levied for ANY SAVI application process SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer (which includes people living with disability). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate with the levels of responsibility and experience |
| Federal Programme Manager - FPM at SAVI | | Federal Programme Manager - FPM Abuja State Line Manager: DTL-T Line Management of: FPO, FPA Job Description: Development and implementation of strategic engagement with Abuja based federal/national level partners (CS, Media, NASS, MDAs) in support of on-going state level activities: demand and supply side partnership building (linked to state level partnerships) for policy advocacy and monitoring on specific issues (e.g. MNCH, Gender in Education, Water Supply & Sanitation, Climate Change, etc, but with an initial focus on PHC/MNCH in support of work with PRRINN-MNCH), budget process, MTSS, fiscal responsibility, public procurement, civic education, strengthening of state legislative systems, and scaling-up/replication of SAVI's approach - with guidance and support from the core TA. Responsibilities: · Strategy Development Establish and maintain intelligence on opportunities and constraints for the programme at the Federal level. Oversee and contribute to the generation and updating of the Federal PE analysis / DOC study, with particular focus on key issues and related power blocks, and including update of civil society, media and NASS mapping at Federal level. Support the process of key governance issue/process identification, and reaching consensus between CS/citizens groups, SLPs and DFID at the Federal level in response to needs/requirements of SAVI State Teams. Identify capacity building needs of media, CS/citizens groups and NASS at Federal level and opportunities for provision of support to build their skills and fill communication gaps. · Oversight of Strategy Implementation Develop annual work plans, programme budgets and any procurement plans for FPSS. Oversee and coordinate Federal level inputs with State level workplans & budgets: quality assure state and programme workplans, under the co-ordination of the A&E Adviser, to ensure identified gaps and needs in state teams and partners capacity (internal, programme & external) that can be filled through federal support to states are adequately reflected throughout state 'strategic planning' frameworks - from the LF & ToC to state 'activity logs' to 'workplans' to 'forecasts'. Oversee and coordinate identification of full-time and short-term TA required for Federal level inputs in liaison with STLs. Oversee and approve all Federal level inputs by full-time & short-term TA: national & international advisers/consultants. Pre-approve all FPSS documents to be shared outside of the Federal team. · M&E, Reflection, Reporting, KM & Communications · Relationship Management (for Co-ordination of FPSS Strategy Development and Implementation) · Staff Management, Teamwork & Mentoring Minimum Job requirements: · Minimum 7 years experience with civil society organisations, state & federal legislature, media, and development · Degree in international development, social science or other relevant educational background · Preferably a Masters degree in the above disciplines · Experience in Voice & Accountability improvement, including relational, technical, institutional and legal with an International Donor Organisation or Int. NGO · Development and implementation of strategic engagement with federal/national level partners (CS, Media, NASS, MDAs) in support of ongoing state level activities · Understanding of all aspects of programme development, strategic planning, project implementation, monitoring, reporting and communications Programme Details: SAVI is a DFID-funded programme providing support to help Nigeria use its resources more efficiently/ effectively with focus on Governance and Service Provision.The objective of the programme is to increase the ability of citizens to claim rights and hold governments accountable. The programme is functional in Abuja (head office), Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Zamfara, Yobe and Katsina. Services are provided to select CSOs, think tanks, media outlets and SHoA in building up their capacity in representing citizens' demands and holding government to account. Through funding of activities, mentoring and helping with access to government SAVI aims to help these organizations develop their own ability to engage in issue based advocacy and monitoring of government processes. To apply for this position please send your CV and ALL of the following details to applications@grminternational.com · Preferred position and location · Current address, Phone number, e-mail address · Academic qualifications - institution, course studied and qualification · Detailed work history for the requisite years of experience required. This must include detailed descriptions of duties and achievements · 3 named references with contact details and permission to contact them Candidates applying without the above information will not be considered The closing date for applications is Friday 6th September 2013. There is NO cost or charge levied for ANY SAVI application process SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer (which includes people living with disability). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate with the levels of responsibility and experience |
| State Programme Officer - SPO at SAVI | | State Programme Officer - SPO Kaduna State, Jigawa State, Yobe State Line Manager: STL Line Management of: Technical Intern/Corper Responsibilities: · Liaison with Key Programme Partners Liaise with SAVI Abuja (NTL/DTL, National TA, Federal Team, etc) as required through the STL. Liaise with key high-level partners (DFID, leadership of State Govt & SHoA, etc) as requested/delegated by the STL. Liaise with implementing partners in CS, Media, SHoA, MDAs under assigned Outputs (for which the SPO has been delegated lead responsibility by the STL) Liaise with STLs, OMs, FOs or equivalent staff of Other Programme's serving as implementing partners on outputs/ sub-outputs handled by the SPO, with oversight of the STL. · Leadership of Programme Implementation (Output Level) Coordinate strategic planning, budgeting and implementation of assigned Outputs with the rest of the state team, ensuring synergy between Outputs, and practical compliance with Programme Operations Manual by partners. Diagnose partners capacity building needs (primarily through use of PCA/OCA with partners) and identify support required to meet needs (in line with SAVI's empowerment approach) Manage external support (local, state and national TA inputs, in line with guidelines in Programme Operations Manual) to meet agreed partners requirements on assigned Outputs · M&E, Reflection, Reporting, KM & Communications Develop and implement M&E plans relating to assigned Outputs, as well as to Outcome & Impact Level M&E as requested/delegated by the STL. · Support STL with Programme Engagement (Impact & Outcome Level) · Teamwork & Mentoring Minimum Job Requirements: · Minimum 3 years experience in Programme Development and Delivery · Degree in Social Development, Community mobilization, Political Science or similar discipline · Experience working with an International Donor Organisation or Int. NGO · Worked with CSOs (Civil Society Organisations), the Media and State Legislature · Proven experience of relationship management with key partners · Worked in Kaduna, Jigawa and Yobe (or surrounding states) and has commitment to the State's development Programme Details: SAVI is a DFID-funded programme providing support to help Nigeria use its resources more efficiently/ effectively with focus on Governance and Service Provision.The objective of the programme is to increase the ability of citizens to claim rights and hold governments accountable. The programme is functional in Abuja (head office), Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Zamfara, Yobe and Katsina. Services are provided to select CSOs, think tanks, media outlets and SHoA in building up their capacity in representing citizens' demands and holding government to account. Through funding of activities, mentoring and helping with access to government SAVI aims to help these organizations develop their own ability to engage in issue based advocacy and monitoring of government processes. To apply for this position please send your CV and ALL of the following details to applications@grminternational.com · Preferred position and location · Current address, Phone number, e-mail address · Academic qualifications - institution, course studied and qualification · Detailed work history for the requisite years of experience required. This must include detailed descriptions of duties and achievements · 3 named references with contact details and permission to contact them Candidates applying without the above information will not be considered The closing date for applications is Friday 6th September 2013. There is NO cost or charge levied for ANY SAVI application process SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer (which includes people living with disability). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate with the levels of responsibility and experience |
| Federal Programme Assistant - FPA at SAVI | | Federal Programme Assistant - FPA Abuja State Line Manager: FPM Job Description: Technical member of the federal team, working together with the FPM & FPO in all aspects of the federal team's programme development, planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting, communications etc, in support of state activities: Technical assistance to the federal team - secretarial/clerical duties as assigned by the FPM in support of federal programme activities; Operational assistance to the federal team - liaison with the NAM & NFM in Abuja or SOM and SFO in the states to facilitate administrative, logistical and financial support to federal programme activities delivered at both national and state levels.Responsibilities: · Support Technical Delivery of FPSS (Development & Implementation) · Support Arrangement of Logistics for FPSS · Support M&E, Reflection, Reporting, KM & Communications of FPSS · Support Generation of Information for FPSS · Teamwork & Mentoring Minimum Job Requirements: · Minimum 2 years experience in programme development and delivery · Degree in Public Relations or similar discipline · Expertise in IT Graphics and publishing programmes · Development of communications materials including editing and publishing reports/papers · 1year experience with/ alongside CSOs (Civil Society Organisations)/ The Media and State Legislature Programme Details: SAVI is a DFID-funded programme providing support to help Nigeria use its resources more efficiently/ effectively with focus on Governance and Service Provision.The objective of the programme is to increase the ability of citizens to claim rights and hold governments accountable. The programme is functional in Abuja (head office), Enugu, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Zamfara, Yobe and Katsina. Services are provided to select CSOs, think tanks, media outlets and SHoA in building up their capacity in representing citizens' demands and holding government to account. Through funding of activities, mentoring and helping with access to government SAVI aims to help these organizations develop their own ability to engage in issue based advocacy and monitoring of government processes. To apply for this position please send your CV and ALL of the following details to applications@grminternational.com · Preferred position and location · Current address, Phone number, e-mail address · Academic qualifications - institution, course studied and qualification · Detailed work history for the requisite years of experience required. This must include detailed descriptions of duties and achievements · 3 named references with contact details and permission to contact them Candidates applying without the above information will not be considered The closing date for applications is Friday 6th September 2013. There is NO cost or charge levied for ANY SAVI application process SAVI is Equal Opportunity Employer (which includes people living with disability). The Terms and Conditions of employment are commensurate with the levels of responsibility and experience |
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