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There are 9 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Technical Senior Specialist +b

Message 2 - Technical Advisor/Project Manager for Food Security and Nutrition Surveillance Program +b

Message 3 - Country Director - Guinea +b

Message 4 - Country Director - Burkina Faso +b

Message 5 - Country Director - Nigeria +b

Message 6 - Country Director - Zimbabwe +b

Message 7 - East, Central & Southern Africa Field Accountant +b

Message 8 - Africa Regional Nutrition Program Advisor +b

Message 9 - Associate Director for TM +b

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Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation Technical Senior Specialist +b

Posted by: Melissa Clifton

Name of company or organization : Heifer International 

Place of Assignment :  USA   

Job description : Heifer Int’l, a global, dynamic, non-profit org w/a compelling mission to alleviate world hunger & poverty is in search of a detail-oriented individual to assist in the effective implementation of Heifer’s planning, monitoring & evaluation (PM&E) system by developing tools for research, surveys, data mgmt & analysis. This position will provide support for evaluations & assist in the development of PM&E capacity & resources for org use. For more info about our org, detailed job desc, & online application visit www.heifer.org/careers HEIFER INT’L IS AN EOE/AA EMPLOYER BY CHOICE. 

Job qualifications : For more info about our org, detailed job desc, & online application visit www.heifer.org/careers HEIFER INT’L IS AN EOE/AA EMPLOYER BY CHOICE. 

Education : Bachelors degree   

Job type :  Full-time, long-term        

Deadline for submission of applications : 9-3-10 

Submit applications to : jobs@heifer.org    at this email address jobs@heifer.org  

Instructions to applicants : For more info about our org, detailed job desc, & online application visit www.heifer.org/careers HEIFER INT’L IS AN EOE/AA EMPLOYER BY CHOICE. 

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Technical Advisor/Project Manager for Food Security and Nutrition Surveillance Program +b

Posted by: Lori S Tiller

Name of company or organization : Helen Keller International

Place of Assignment :  Bangladesh  

Job description : Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Headquartered in New York City, HKI offers programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.  The organization combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research.  Each year, their programs directly benefit millions of people, and children are a primary concern.  HKI programs address malnutrition, cataract, trachoma, onchocerciasis, refractive error and diabetic retinopathy.  HKI has nearly 600 staff and a worldwide annual budget of over $45 million.  The Africa Region is recruiting a Country Director for Nigeria.

Background:

From 1990 to 2006, Helen Keller International (HKI) and its local partner, the institute of Public Health Nutrition (IPHN), conducted nutritional surveillance throughout Bangladesh (in all six divisions). The program (the Nutritional Surveillance Program or NSP) helped to chart the country’s health and nutrition situation, and yielded important findings on the impact of urbanization, the determinants of malnutrition, and the fallout from natural disasters, among other key development issues. It was unique in that it linked family socio-economic status, agriculture, food security and child health/nutrition information into a single system. With the capacity to investigate complex relationships through comprehensive, population-based survey methodologies the program widened its scope beyond health and nutrition to contribute to monitoring progress toward many of the MDG and PRSP objectives. Due to lack of funding, this 16 year system implemented by HKI and IPHN was suspended for several years, although some special studies continued to be conducted by HKI using the system and network. Despite the high quality of the data collected, the institutionalization of the NSP was not achieved. To ensure continuity and stability of the surveillance program, the Government of Bangladesh (GOB), HKI, development partners and other stakeholders recognized the need for institutionalization of the program with skills transfer to and capacity building of a national institute in order to maintain and strengthen this much needed intervention.

In 2009, with funding from the European Union/Bangladesh, the NSP restarted with HKI as the technical partner and BRAC University School of Public Health as the primary local partner and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics as a secondary local partner with a goal to institutionalize the system within an appropriate local institution with a commitment to sustain operations as long as needed. The system was slightly revised and the questionnaire was standardized and refined to collect divisionally and nationally representative data on food security as well as nutrition and renamed the Food Security and Nutrition Surveillance Project (FSNSP).

Introduction:

The overall objective of the FSNSP is to establish and institutionalize a food security and nutrition surveillance system in Bangladesh that produces nutrition, health and food security relevant information that address the decision making needs of policy makers, planners and other key stakeholders., which can monitor the nutrition and health status of women and children in all divisions of the country. The specific objectives are to:

1.       Collect food security and nutrition information through routine surveillance at national and divisional levels from rural and urban slum households

2.       Conduct regular monitoring, including special studies to track the progress in health and nutrition towards country-and international specific goals.

3.       Conduct in-depth analysis to explore the interdependence of the various causes of under-nutrition for greater understanding to inform decision taking and policy formulation by key stakeholders.

4.       Provide a system that can be used to assess the impact of disasters; identify vulnerable households and children before, during and after disasters and monitor the coverage and impact of relief and rehabilitation efforts.

5.       Disseminate the key findings at divisional, national and international levels to contribute to and support the Government of Bangladesh, civil society and the international community with accurate data on key nutrition, health and development issues.

6.       Establish strong linkages with other food and nutrition policy support projects such as the National food policy capacity strengthening program.

7.       Strengthen the capacity of the national implementing partner agencies so that nutritional surveillance can become institutionalized into the national system.

Lessons learned after one year of implementation indicate that the current surveillance system being proposed is not likely to be sustained for a number of reasons. First and foremost the primary implementing partner, BRAC School of Public Health have indicated that they do not feel they have the capacity to permanently house the  surveillance system and moreover, all partners strongly feel that a national surveillance system needs to be owned by the government to be sustainable. This will allow for actions to be taken should the surveillance indicate problems related to nutrition and food security. Additionally, although the system is important for many reasons, the FSNSP continues to be relatively high costs and will require a multi-sectorial and inter-agency commitment to sustain over the next 5-10 years. For this reason the FSNSP will have an external review in August 2010 to assist in reformulating/rethinking the current technical design of the surveillance system.

Responsibilities:

The technical advisor/project manager is a senior-level position within HKI Bangladesh. The advisor  serves as the  project manager for the FSNSP, providing leadership and guidance in the design, implementation and evaluation of technically sound, cost-effective and practical approaches to the implementation of the surveillance system and the institutionalization of the system into a government structure(s), specifically the Ministry of Food and Disaster Management (proposed target institution and not yet confirmed).

The technical advisor/project manager will:

•        Participate in and contribute to technical working groups and committees working on issues related to food security and nutrition.

•        Plan, participate, facilitate, and present at international, domestic and local meetings, and at workshops and conferences dealing with food security and nutrition.

•        Take a lead role in facilitating dialogue and providing information to policy makers and planners in Bangladesh.

•        Lead the process of institutionalization by ensuring that the capacity with the government is sufficiently built to maintain and sustain the surveillance system after the life of the project or that adequate plans and funding is in place to continue HKI’s involvement longer should that be necessary.

Supervision of this position will be provided by the Country Director of HKI Bangladesh. The Advisor will work closely with a number of institutions including, the EU/EC, FAO, WFP, Ministry of Food and disaster management, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, BRAC School of Public Health and the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, among others.

Job qualifications : Requirements/Qualifications:

•        Masters’ degree or higher in public health or other relevant field and minimum of 10 years’ experience managing projects and/or offices and staff, preferably with at least five years’ supervisory or senior level experience in surveillance in international or resource poor settings

•        Demonstrated skills and experience in policy and program-relevant research

•        Excellent analytical, written and oral communication skills Fluent in English with excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills

•        Reputation as a flexible team player able to forge consensus

•        Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-culturally with diverse teams

•        Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

•        Demonstrated knowledge of surveillance systems and best practices in public health 

•        Demonstrated ability in data analysis, program design, strategic planning, program coordination and implementation, especially within a developing country context

•        Demonstrated ability in multi-cultural leadership and management

•        Skills in coaching, mentoring and developing staff capacity

•        Effective networking and interaction with donor and collaborating agencies, including private companies, government, and public and non-profit organizations

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : August 27, 2010

Submit applications to : Diane Lindsey at this email address dlindsey@hki.org  

Instructions to applicants : Assignment and Application Details:

The initial contract of this assignment is for two (2) years with possibility of extension.  The post is based in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Salary and benefits are dependent application credentials and experience and a range will be provided to those short listed candidates.

To submit an application please send a cover note via email with attached CV to Ms Diane Lindsey at dlindsey@hki.org  with a copy to hkihr@hki.org   The initial deadline for this posting is August 27, 2010.

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Country Director - Guinea +b

Posted by: Lori S Tiller

Name of company or organization : Helen Keller International

Place of Assignment :  Guinea  

Job description : Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Headquartered in New York City, Helen Keller International offers programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.  The organization combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research.  Each year, their programs directly benefit millions of people, and children are a primary concern.  HKI programs address malnutrition, cataract, trachoma, onchocerciasis, refractive error and diabetic retinopathy.  HKI has nearly 600 staff and a worldwide annual budget of over $45 million.

Overview:

HKI began programming in Guinea in 2000 with an initial focus on nutrition.  Major activities include mass Vitamin A supplementation, nutritional screening and surveillance, community based anemia reduction, food fortification and micronutrient education and training.  HKI also provides technical assistance for national level nutrition surveys, and supports government efforts to coordinate eye care and nutrition programs.  In the past, HKI has supported communication and behavior change programs for trachoma and onchocerciasis control.

Scope of the Position:

HKI is seeking a Country Director to head operations based in Conakry.  The primary responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the Guinea country office and program; developing and monitoring the implementation of country strategic plans and work plans, securing funding for program continuation and identifying opportunities and funding for program expansion.  The position requires close cooperation with the Government, NGO partners and donor and United Nations agencies.  The Country Director manages a staff of eight.  HKI-Guinea programs are funded by a number of donors, including, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), OFDA and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA).

The Country Director will report to the Deputy Regional Director for West Africa and collaborate closely with the HKI Africa Regional Office, based in Dakar, and Headquarters staff.  The position will require travel within country and some travel around the Africa region and internationally.  As with all Africa Region staff, the Country Director may be called upon to provide assistance to other country offices as needed.  The Country Director is responsible for:

•        Implementation of HKI country programs and manages project personnel to achieve the stated objectives in grants and contracts

•        Generating funding from international and bilateral agencies, corporations, and individuals to continue and aggressively expand project activities, in response to huge unmet needs in nutrition and eye health

•        Overall program design and proposal development; program oversight to ensure a high standard and quality of implementation; timely reporting; grant management, fiscal planning, and human resource planning

•        Representation in formal and informal meetings with government officials, international donor agencies, UN agencies, and national technical advisory groups pertinent to HKI project activities

Job qualifications : Requirements/Qualifications:

•        Minimum eight (8) years of field experience in international public health nutrition programs

•        Experience in, or willingness to learn about eye health programs, in particular onchocerciasis and trachoma is necessary

•        Demonstrated ability to manage a professional team in a multi-cultural environment

•        Demonstrated ability to mobilize funds, develop and create budgets and monitor financial status, and design and implement workshops, seminars, surveys, monitoring systems and evaluations

•        Proficient in the following computer programs: Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and EPI-INFO and be an Internet user

•        Given the nature of the position, a premium will be placed on interpersonal skills

•        Because HKI-Guinea implements an HKI signature nutritional surveillance system in Conakry, a premium will be placed on expertise in nutrition and food security data collection and analysis, vulnerability assessments, and/or surveillance systems

•        Minimum of a masters degree in public health, nutrition, or a related field

•        Minimum seven (7) years’ demonstrated leadership experience in program development, implementation and evaluation, including strong background in management of large-scale public health programs; preferably with specific experience in management of public health nutrition programs

•        Excellent oral and written English and French language skills, including the ability to quickly synthesize complex technical and programmatic issues into concise communications.  Candidates who do not possess both English and French will not be considered.

•        Demonstrated capacity to mobilize program funding including donor cultivation and grants writing

•        Demonstrated successful financial, human resource and administrative management of complex, multi-donor programs with multiple sub-offices

•        Experience in managing USAID-funded projects and familiarity with USAID policies and regulations are an advantage

•        Demonstrated experience in data analysis and interpretation

•        Demonstrated experience of leading programs that build capacity of local Governmental and non-governmental counterparts

•        Demonstrated ability to undertake high-level representation and advocacy

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : September 3, 2010

Submit applications to : Douglas Steinburg at this email address dsteinburg@hki.org  

Instructions to applicants : To Apply:

Interested persons should submit: (1) cover letter (2) current curriculum vitae in English (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English and French, to Mr. Douglas Steinberg, Deputy Regional Director at dsteinberg@hki.org with a copy to HKI Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org.   Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Country Director - Burkina Faso +b

Posted by: Lori S Tiller

Name of company or organization : Helen Keller International

Place of Assignment :  Burkina  

Job description : Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Headquartered in New York City, HKI offers programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.  The organization combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research.  Each year, their programs directly benefit millions of people, and children are a primary concern.  HKI programs address malnutrition, cataract, trachoma, onchocerciasis, refractive error and diabetic retinopathy.  HKI has nearly 600 staff and a worldwide annual budget of over $45 million.  The Africa Region is recruiting a Country Director for Burkina Faso.

Country Program Overview:

HKI started its programs in Burkina Faso in 1986 and opened an operating office in 1999.  HKI supports the Burkina Faso government’s efforts in the fight against malnutrition by implementing a wide range of activities including Vitamin A supplementation, food fortification, school health and nutrition, prevention and management of acute malnutrition, enhanced homestead food production, promotion of orange-fleshed sweet potatoes production and development of strategies to promote essential actions in nutrition.  HKI also provides technical assistance to the government in the field of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).  These activities are focused on supporting implementation of the CHANCE strategy for combating trachoma and implementation of an integrated community based program against onchocerciasis and lymphatic filariasis.  HKI also supports national eye care programs.

Position Overview:

HKI is seeking a Country Director to head operations based in Ouagadougou.  The primary responsibilities are the day-to-day management of the Burkina Faso country office and program; developing and monitoring the implementation of country strategic plans and work plans, securing funding for program continuation and identifying opportunities and funding for program growth.  The position requires close cooperation with the Government of Burkina Faso, partner NGOs, donors and UN agencies.  The Country Director supervises a management team of 4 and oversees a staff of 40. HKI’s program in Burkina Faso is funded by a number of donors, including, the US Agency for International Development (USAID), OFDA, the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), the European Union, the Taiwan embassy, and private foundations.

Scope of the Position:

The Country Director (CD) oversees the implementation of HKI country programs and manages project personnel to achieve the stated objectives in grants and contracts.  The CD is responsible for generating funding from international and bilateral agencies, corporations, and individuals to continue and aggressively expand project activities, in response to huge unmet needs in nutrition and eye health.  The CD is responsible for overall program design and proposal development; program oversight to ensure a high standard and quality of implementation; timely reporting; and grant management, fiscal planning, and human resource planning.  The CD represents HKI in formal and informal meetings with government officials, international donor agencies, UN agencies, and national technical advisory groups pertinent to HKI project activities.

The Country Director reports to the Deputy Regional Director for West Africa and collaborates closely with the HKI Africa Regional Office, based in Dakar, and headquarters program, development and operational staff.  As with all Africa Region staff, the Country Director may be called upon to provide assistance to other country offices as needed.

Job qualifications : Requirements/Qualifications:

Candidates must have at least seven (7) years of field experience in international public health or nutrition programs.  Experience in, or willingness to learn about eye health programs, in particular onchocerciasis and trachoma is necessary.  Skills should include a demonstrated ability to:

•        manage a professional team in a multi-cultural environment; a premium will be placed on interpersonal skills

•        undertake high-level representation and advocacy

•        manage the financial, human resource and administrative resources of complex, multi-donor programs with multiple sub-offices

•        lead programs that build capacity of local Governmental and non-governmental counterparts

•        lead program development, implementation and evaluation, including management of large-scale public health programs; preferably with specific experience in management of public health nutrition programs

•        mobilize program funding including donor cultivation and grants writing; familiarity with USAID policies and regulations are an advantage

•        develop and create budgets and monitor financial status

•        design and implement workshops, seminars, surveys, monitoring systems and evaluations

•        proficiently operate in the following computer programs:  Microsoft Suite, EPI-INFO and/or SPSS and Internet use

•        analysis and interpret data

•        travel within country and around the Africa region or beyond

Additionally, candidates will have:

•        Minimum masters degree in public health, nutrition, or a related field

•        Excellent oral and written English and French language skills, including the ability to quickly synthesize complex technical and programmatic issues into concise communications. Candidates who do not possess both English and French will not be considered.

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : September 3, 2010

Submit applications to : Douglas Steinburg at this email address dsteinburg@hki.org  

Instructions to applicants : To Apply:

The initial contract is for two years with possibility of renewal depending on funding.  Interested persons should submit: (1) cover letter (2) current curriculum vitae in English (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in both English and French, to Mr. Douglas Steinberg, Deputy Regional Director for West Africa at dsteinberg@hki.org with a copy to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org. Please note CD-Burkina Faso in the subject line.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

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Country Director - Nigeria +b

Posted by: Lori S Tiller

Name of company or organization : Helen Keller International

Place of Assignment :  Nigeria  

Job description : Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Headquartered in New York City, HKI offers programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.  The organization combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research.  Each year, their programs directly benefit millions of people, and children are a primary concern.  HKI programs address malnutrition, cataract, trachoma, onchocerciasis, refractive error and diabetic retinopathy.  HKI has nearly 600 staff and a worldwide annual budget of over $45 million.  The Africa Region is recruiting a Country Director for Nigeria.

Country Program Overview:

HKI-Nigeria work began in 1999 with an initial focus on onchocerciasis control and, in the first year of assistance, about 1 million people were treated.  The current program focuses on child survival, neglected tropical disease, micronutrient deficiency and food security. We work in partnership with the Ministry of Health at the Federal and State level, national and international civil society organizations, UNICEF and regional bodies like WAHO and ECOWAS; to strengthen the National vitamin A supplementation program, National onchocerciasis control program, food fortification and infant and young child nutrition. We anticipate expanding into other areas including nutrition/HIV, nutrition/food security, bio fortification, policy development and nutrition capacity development.

Scope of the Position:

The Country Director (CD) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the HKI-Nigeria program and management of project personnel to achieve the objectives agreed to in grants and contracts. The CD, in collaboration with regional and Headquarters staff, is responsible for generating funding from international and bilateral agencies, corporations, and individuals to continue and expand project activities in Nigeria. The CD is responsible for implementing strategic plans to further the overall mission and specific programs of HKI that meet the evolving needs and conditions in Nigeria. The CD is responsible for overall program design and proposal development; program implementation and reporting; grant management; financial planning; and human resource planning and management. The CD represents HKI in formal and informal meetings with Nigeria government officials, international donor agencies, and national technical advisory groups pertinent to HKI project activities. This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria, with frequent travel to Jos, Central Plateau where HKI has a sub office. In addition, The CD reports to the Deputy Regional Director for East, Central and Southern Africa, and closely collaborates with the HKI Africa Regional Office and headquarters staff.

Job qualifications : Requirements/Qualifications:

•        Minimum of a Masters degree in public health, nutrition, development or related field, with strong preference given to doctoral level degree

•        Minimum 10 years demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation, including strong background in management of nutrition programs

•        Demonstrated capacity to mobilize program funding including donor cultivation and grants writing

•        Demonstrated ability to manage staff and administrative and financial activities in developing country programs

•        Previous experience in Nigeria or West Africa desirable

•        Experience in data analysis and interpretation is highly desirable

•        Excellent oral and written English, including the ability to quickly synthesize complex technical and programmatic issues into concise communications

•        Demonstrated ability to undertake high-level representation and advocacy

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : September 3, 2010

Submit applications to : Anu Narayan at this email address anarayan@hki.org  

Instructions to applicants : To Apply:

The initial contract is for two years with possibility of renewal depending on funding.  Interested persons should submit: (1) cover letter, (2) current curriculum vitae in English, (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English to Ms. Anu Narayan, Deputy Regional Director, at anarayan@hki.org, with a copy to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org.   Please note CD – Nigeria in the subject line. Applications will be received until position is filled.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

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Country Director - Zimbabwe +b

Posted by: Lori S Tiller

Name of company or organization : Helen Keller International

Place of Assignment :  Zimbabwe  

Job description : Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.  HKI is known for sustainability, reliability, efficiency and the highest level of technical expertise in fighting and treating blindness and malnutrition.  To accomplish its work, HKI builds the capacity of local governmental, civil society and private sector systems and infrastructure, and promotes the development of sustained, large-scale programs that deliver effective preventative and curative eye health and nutrition services.  The hallmark of HKI’s work is its proven effectiveness in developing, testing and scaling-up health interventions, and integrating them within government and community structures.  HKI works with partners around the world to help meet key provisions of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), selected by all 191 United Nations member states, as well as VISION2020, The Right to Sight.  With nearly 600 staff and an annual cash operating budget of over $45 million, HKI is seeking a Country Director for its Zimbabwe program.

Country Program Overview:

The Zimbabwe Country Director represents HKI and is responsible for program oversight and expansion.  The current program focuses on maternal and young child nutrition and child survival. We work in partnership with the Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, UNICEF and others to strengthen the national vitamin A supplementation program and will be developing and implementing a behavior change communication strategy to mainstream nutrition throughout the DFID funded Protracted Relief Program.  HKI Zimbabwe is a leading technical partner in nutrition and anticipates expanding into multiple areas to incorporate a nutrition focused Behavior Change Communication (BCC) strategy and both direct and indirect nutrition interventions into existing health platforms including: HIV/AIDS programs, food security interventions, IMCI programs, Community-based Management of Acute Malnutrition (CMAM) programs, and the Village Health Worker System.  In addition, HKI provides technical support for the development of food fortification policy and programs, nutrition policy development and the building of nutrition capacity amongst partners and stakeholders. .

Scope of the Position:

The Country Director (CD) is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the HKI-Zimbabwe program and management of project personnel to achieve the objectives agreed to in grants and contracts.  The CD, in collaboration with Regional and Headquarters staff, is responsible for generating funding from international and bilateral agencies, corporations, and individuals to continue and expand program and activities in Zimbabwe.  The CD is responsible for implementing strategic plans to further the overall mission and specific programs of HKI that meet the evolving needs and conditions in Zimbabwe.  The CD is responsible for overall program design and proposal development; program implementation and reporting; grant management; financial planning; and human resource planning and management.  The CD represents HKI in formal and informal meetings with Zimbabwe government officials, international donor agencies, and national technical advisory groups pertinent to HKI project activities.  This position reports to the Deputy Regional Director for East, Central and Southern Africa, and closely collaborates with the HKI Africa Regional Office and Headquarters staff.

Job qualifications : Requirements/Qualifications:

•        Minimum of a Masters degree in public health, nutrition, development, agriculture, management or related field, with strong preference given to doctoral level degree

•        Minimum five (5) years demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation, including strong background in management of nutrition programs

•        Demonstrated capacity to mobilize program funding including donor cultivation and grants writing

•        Demonstrated ability to manage staff and administrative and financial activities in developing country programs

•        Experience in data analysis and interpretation is highly desirable

•        Excellent oral and written English, including the ability to quickly synthesize complex technical and programmatic issues into concise communications

•        Demonstrated ability to undertake high-level representation and advocacy

Education : Masters degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : September 3, 2010

Submit applications to : Anu Narayan at this email address anarayan@hki.org  

Instructions to applicants : To Apply:

The initial contract is for two years with possibility of renewal depending on funding and performance.  Qualified candidates should submit: (1) cover letter; (2) current curriculum vitae in English; and (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English, to Ms. Anu Narayan, anarayan@hki.org, noting “CD Zimbabwe” in the subject heading, with a copy to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org.   The position start date is October 15, 2010 and applications will be received until position is filled.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

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East, Central & Southern Africa Field Accountant +b

Posted by: Lori S Tiller

Name of company or organization : Helen Keller International

Place of Assignment :  Senegal  

Job description : Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Headquartered in New York City, HKI currently conducts programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.  HKI is known for sustainability, reliability, efficiency and the highest level of technical expertise in fighting and treating blindness and malnutrition.  To accomplish its work, HKI builds the capacity of local governmental, civil society and private sector systems and infrastructure, and promotes the development of sustained, large-scale programs that deliver effective preventative and curative eye health and nutrition services.  The hallmark of the organization¡¦s work is its proven effectiveness in developing, testing and scaling-up health interventions, and integrating them within government and community structures.  HKI works with partners around the world to help meet key provisions of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), selected by all 191 United Nations member states, as well as VISION2020, The Right to Sight.

Scope of the Position:

Helen Keller International currently works in 13 countries throughout Africa.  The East, Central & Southern Africa Field Accountant (ECSAFA) is a member of the Africa Regional Finance Team. Under the supervision of the Africa Regional Finance Manager (ARFM), the ECSAFA oversees international accounting for Helen Keller International East, Central and Southern Africa¡¦s (ECSA) six country office programs, including review of financial reporting and consolidations submitted to the Agency¡¦s Headquarters.  S/He will collect, organize and analyze information from the assigned country offices, recommend strategies to the ARFM for improving country office financial reporting and operations; serve as point of contact to countries on HKI financial procedures and participate in training sessions for country office staff.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

„X     Review month end financial submissions of ECSA country offices to ensure accuracy, timeliness and adherence to HKI¡¦s policy and procedures;

„X     Provide feedback to relevant country office Finance Managers on financial submissions and resolve any issues prior to submission to the ARFM;

„X     Resolve all outstanding un-reconciled items and uncategorized or improperly categorized transactions expeditiously, ensuring country offices make all necessary adjustments following review;

„X     Build a close working relationship with country office finance staff for the purpose of obtaining data, resolving anomalies, and assisting with proper account coding;

„X     Strive for continuous country office financial reporting improvements by suggesting procedural changes and offering alternative strategies and goals to the ARFM.  In turn, with the ARFM, communicate and implement any agreed new procedures and strategies;

„X     Build a strong working relationship with the West Africa Field Accountant to ensure a consistent approach for these two positions is established;

„X     Review monthly reporting documentation of expenses over USD$5,000 and bank reconciliations received from assigned country offices;

„X     Provide first level review of monthly wire transfer requests from assigned country offices;

„X     Observe and monitor all internal control issues, providing feedback on weaknesses or anomalies to the ARFM;

„X     Provide first level review of all donor financial reports for the region and assigned country offices, prior to submission to ARFM;

„X     Apply accounting techniques and standard practices, particularly for US Agency for International Development (USAID), Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and European Union (EU) government funding compliance, to the allowability, classification and recording of financial transactions;

„X     Assist in reviewing Project Financial Reports against project budgets;

„X     Work with Country Offices and Program Managers to ensure appropriate financial management;

„X     Follow generally accepted auditing standards in planning and executing internal country office audits;

„X     Maintain up to date understanding of donor regulations and ensure compliance;

„X     Assist ARFM in country office audits as necessary;

„X     Coordinate and respond to Headquarters global audit queries related to country office data and transaction selections;

„X     Work with Chief Financial Officer, Controller, International Financial Operations and Contracts Manager, ARFM and country office program staff to resolve policy and procedure compliance and equity issues and ensure that financial practices meet the needs of all interested parties;

„X     Assist in mentoring country office Finance Managers as assigned;

„X     Travel to country offices to ensure interim coverage in finance manager position vacancies when needed.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

„X     Bachelor¡¦s degree required in Accounting;

„X     At least 4 years of related work experience in a non-governmental organization environment;

„X     Excellent verbal and written English and French required;

„X     Experience  with USAID and other donor rules and regulations preferred;

„X     Knowledge of Quicken, QuickBooks, Financial Edge (Blackbaud), Serenic or comparable accounting software required;

„X     Proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications required;

„X     Strong quantitative and analytical skills; must be extremely detail oriented;

„X     Strong problem solving capabilities;

„X     Excellent communication skills;

„X     Experience in East, Central and Southern African countries a plus.

Nationality : Eligible for employment in Senegal

Education : Bachelors degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : September 3, 2010

Submit applications to : Norbert Fukon at this email address nfukon@hki.org  

Instructions to applicants : How to Apply:

This is a local position with the same benefits as those entitled by other local staff. It is subject to payment of taxes according to Senegal labor code.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by email, including current and desired salary information, and noting ¡§ECSAFA¡¨ in the subject line, to nfokun@hki.org with a copy to hkihr@hki.org.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

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Africa Regional Nutrition Program Advisor +b

 

Posted by: Lori S Tiller

 

Name of company or organization : Helen Keller International

Place of Assignment :  Senegal  

Job description : Established in 1915 with Helen Keller as a founding trustee, Helen Keller International (HKI) works to save the sight and lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Headquartered in New York City, HKI offers programs in 21 countries in Africa and Asia as well as in the United States.  The organization combats the causes and consequences of blindness and malnutrition by establishing programs based on evidence and research.  Each year, their programs directly benefit millions of people, and children are a primary concern.  HKI programs address malnutrition, cataract, trachoma, onchocerciasis, refractive error and diabetic retinopathy.  HKI has nearly 600 staff and a worldwide annual budget of over $45 million.  The Agency is recruiting an Africa Regional Nutrition Program Advisor.

Background:

In sub-Saharan Africa, under-nutrition is one of the major drivers of under-five mortality with the estimated attribution from 35% to 55%.  Helen Keller International has established itself as a leader in control of all forms of malnutrition in the region, with particular expertise in control of vitamin and mineral deficiencies.  Globally, HKI is moving towards consolidating its nutrition and nutrition-related interventions within an Essential Nutrition Actions (ENA) framework, an integrated package of nutrition support that encompasses infant and young child feeding, the control of micronutrient deficiencies, nutrition care of the sick child (including treatment of acute malnutrition), as well as support to women’s nutrition, and is meant to be implemented at scale with partners at all levels.  Additional issues incorporated include nutrition interventions for school aged children as well as people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs).  In accordance with HKI’s strategic plan and this vision, rapid expansion of proven HKI programs is underway, as is further development of promising program areas.  With the growth of HKI’s programs in Africa (currently 13 country programs with an annual budget of approximately $55 million; approximately 370 staff; and a number of strategic regional relationships), we have grown the regional team to better support country programs and regional initiatives.

The current Regional Nutrition and Child Survival Advisor is seconded from the University of California, Davis, and will be returning to the University beginning November 1, 2010.  He will maintain a part-time role as Senior Scientific Advisor for Nutrition and Child Survival, including direct oversight for several ongoing field studies.

Scope of the position:

The position of Africa Regional Nutrition Program Advisor reports to the Vice President and Regional Director for Africa and to the Senior Scientific Advisor for Nutrition and Child Survival for special projects.  The Regional Nutrition Program Advisor works in close collaboration with the two Deputy Regional Directors, program and technical staff in the region and headquarters, and Country Directors.  The position is based at the Regional Office in Dakar, Senegal, with extensive field travel throughout HKI’s Africa programs.

The Regional Nutrition Program Advisor provides overall program vision, technical input, grant management, planning and guidance on formative supervision for HKI nutrition programs throughout Africa and is responsible for ensuring positive donor relations and engaging in strategic partnerships with regional and international agencies and academic institutions.  The incumbent will serve as a catalyst and technical resource in securing additional resources for HKI’s nutrition programs in Africa, including writing proposals, and in leading documentation and dissemination of HKI’s nutrition-related experiences by publishing relevant reports and peer-reviewed papers in the international scientific literature.  The Regional Nutrition Program Advisor will provide overall technical leadership to a team of nutrition coordinators/specialists within country programs and direct line management to a part-time Coordinator of the CIDA-supported regional vitamin A supplementation program.

Key responsibilities:

1.      Strategic planning and vision – Provide technical support and leadership to country offices implementing nutrition-related activities and regional nutrition initiatives, in collaboration with the Regional and Deputy Regional Directors and Headquarters program staff.  Provide guidance to the planning processes in specified countries for overall nutrition programs, in accordance with the Agency strategic plan and nutrition and other program strategies.  Develop synergies between program areas in co-ordination with the other program divisions, Africa Regional Office and country offices, as agreed by the agency.

2.      Program Quality Assurance and Grant Management – Provide overall technical leadership to a team of nutrition coordinators/specialists in the region and enhance technical quality of HKI’s programs related to Nutrition and Child Survival.  This requires extensive field travel for supervision, monitoring/evaluation and training, alongside sharing technical updates, developing manuals and tools that can be implemented throughout Africa.  Overall responsibility for the grant management of Regional Nutrition and Child Survival grants, including timely preparation of donor reports and financial management of projects, in line with donor contracts.  Work in co-ordination with the Deputy Regional Directors, Country Directors and Headquarters program staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting of program results, the development and implementation of appropriate monitoring and evaluation tools and that new technical updates are well understood and adopted in country offices.

3.      Staff Development – Collaborate with the Regional and Deputy Regional Directors, Country Directors and Headquarters program staff in interviewing, hiring, orienting and training Nutrition and Child Survival staff in the region.  Plan regional Nutrition and Child Survival events to promote area and Agency learning.

4.      Program Development/Marketing/Fundraising – Identify and pursue new program initiatives that are consistent with HKI’s mission and strategic plan through developing innovative, evidence-based strategies, assisting Country Offices and Deputy Regional Directors to collect data, evaluate and analyze programs, as well as identifying and prioritizing the use of local regional, and/or centrally based technical resources.  Play a key role in developing and implementing strategies to raise both long term restricted and unrestricted funds to sustain, expand and improve Nutrition and Child Survival Programs throughout Africa, including proposal writing, identifying partnership possibilities and maintaining strong relationships with existing donors and cultivating new donors in close collaboration with Regional and Deputy Regional Directors, Program Directors, Country Directors and the Vice President of Development and Communications.

5.      Representation – Serve as HKI’s representative at meetings concerning Nutrition and Child Survival and related coalitions in the region.  Establish and maintain a network of regional institutions, country government officials, international and local donors, international and local NGOs, universities and other resource institutions and other colleagues that support HKI’s Nutrition and Child Survival Programs.

6.      Dissemination of information – Maintain and further the Agency’s international role in Nutrition and Child Survival by assisting Country Offices to document and publish/present relevant programmatic findings and lessons learned. Takes Regional Leadership of organizational/regional “communities of practice” by preparing an inventory of country experiences and practices regarding program implementation activities and related documents and other materials, ensuring integration of best practices and lessons learned across countries and into the new generation of programs.  Under supervision of Senior Scientific Advisor for Nutrition and Child Survival will participate in preparation of articles for Nutrition News for Africa.  Lead and assist country staff and research collaborators in developing articles for peer-reviewed publication.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Regional Nutrition Program Advisor directly supervises the part-time Coordinator of the CIDA-supported regional vitamin A supplementation program (based in Tanzania) and will, as appropriate, assist the Regional Director, Deputy Regional Directors and Country Directors with planning, assigning, and directing work of the Nutrition and Child Survival country program staff; appraising performance; and resolving problems.  The supervisory role may expand depending on future needs of the Region and according to available funding, and this may include fellows and/or interns.

The incumbent closely coordinates with the Regional Director and Deputy Regional Directors for Africa and Nutrition and Child Survival program staff at Headquarters and in the region and country offices to ensure that HKI is represented at key international and regional conferences with donors, governments and other agencies, and collaborates closely with country offices throughout Africa.  The Advisor works closely with a large coalition of international non-governmental development organizations, multilateral institutions, and African Ministries of Health, and serves as the primary technical point person for HKI’s partnership with the West African Health Organization concerning issues of Nutrition and Child Survival.

Job qualifications : Qualifications:

•        Doctoral degree in Nutrition or related field with strong hands-on experience in nutrition programming, including at the community level, is highly preferred.  Masters degree or medical degree with strong track record in program implementation and publications will be considered;

•        At least 8 years of related field experience in nutrition programming (e.g., micronutrients, infant and young child feeding and women’s nutrition), including strong quantitative analytic skills, ideally including development and management of Nutrition and Child Survival Programs;

•        Familiarity with behavior change communication strategies in support of nutrition programs necessary;

•        Demonstrated track record in undertaking and supporting data collection, analysis and report and article writing, including publication in peer-reviewed journals.  At least 5 peer-reviewed articles published in last 5 years;

•        Demonstrated understanding of complex international operations.  Ability to manage technical team and to interact with community of practice in Nutrition and Child Survival across the agency;

•        A proven successful track record in fundraising;

•        Strong technical knowledge of Nutrition and Child Survival Programs in the developing world, particularly sub-Saharan Africa, including demonstrated ability to track and disseminate new developments in the field;

•        Ability to undertake extensive field travel (approximately 35-50%);

•        Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with external contacts, as well as internal colleagues;

•        Excellent oral and written English.  Ability to read, analyze and interpret the most complex documents, and to prepare presentations and articles using original or innovative techniques or style.  Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management and public groups;

•        Strong oral and written ability in French is highly desired.  If a candidate without French skills is selected he/she would have to commit to learn French.  Ability to work in Portuguese is an advantage;

•        Demonstrated knowledge of the application of information technologies to HKI program areas. Knowledge of various software to be able to undertake data analysis, prepare presentations and other work-related documents.

Education : Doctorate degree 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

Deadline for submission of applications : September 10, 2010

Submit applications to : Shawn Baker at this email address af_nutrecruit@hki.org   

Instructions to applicants : How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit electronically: (1) cover letter; (2) current curriculum vitae in English; (3) a short writing sample (2-3 pages) in English, to Shawn Baker, af_nutrecruit@hki.org with a copy to Human Resources at hkihr@hki.org.  Please state Application for Africa Regional Nutrition Program Advisor in the e-mail subject line.  All correspondence should include physical and e-mail addresses as well as contact telephone number(s).

Applications should be submitted by September 10, 2010 at which time we will start reviewing candidates. However, the position will remain open until a suitable candidate is identified.  We appreciate the interest of all applicants in working for HKI, however due to the volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

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Associate Director for TM +b

Posted by: Karen Vieira

Name of company or organization : AED

Place of Assignment :  USA  

Job description : AED is seeking a Senior Financial Training Specialist.  Working in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Senior Finance Training Specialist will lead a variety of corporate-wide financial training initiatives. Reporting to the Vice-President & Director of Corporate Budgeting and Financial Training, the Senior Finance Training Specialist will assess the training needs of the global operational/ finance staff, develop, organize, and conduct training for the operational/ finance staff in the areas of financial compliance standards, accounting, financial reporting, travel policies, and procurement procedures; and create other training modules and instructional materials as needed.

Job qualifications : REQUIRES: Master’s or equivalent work experience required; Minimum ten years prior work experience to include five years experience in training needs analysis, program design, delivery, and/or assessment; Demonstrated knowledge of government cost principles, regulations, procurement, A-122, and A-133; Demonstrated knowledge of financial systems training including automated systems such as Quickbooks; Demonstrated familiarity with precepts of multiple adult learning methodologies and curriculum development techniques; Familiarity with USAID practices and procedures preferred; Knowledge of FAR, AIDAR, and OMB (non-profit related) regulations preferred; Previous experience in international or cross cultural context is strongly preferred.  Background Check required.

Nationality : USA

Education : Bachelors degree 

 

Job type :  Full-time, long-term

 

Start-up date : ASAP

 

Deadline for submission of applications : September 15, 2010

Submit applications to : Karen Vieira at this email address employ@aed.org  

Instructions to applicants : TO APPLY: Interested applicants should send resume with cover letter referencing position #KV10366 to: AED/HR, 1825 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 or apply http://www.aed.org/Employment/AED-Current-Openings.html.  We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Individuals responding to job postings are considered applicants if you meet the following criteria: (1) have expressed interest through the Internet, email or other related technologies, (2) are considered by the AED for a particular position, (3) possess the basic qualifications for the position and (4) do not at any point remove yourself from consideration.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

Follow-up : Applicants need not do follow-ups 

 

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