Guinea

• Degree in a relevant discipline essential; postgraduate qualifications in development studies, public health or social sciences preferred;
• Minimum five years overseas experience implementing development or emergency programmes within a developing country context;
• Previous experience managing ECHO/EU projects and a thorough knowledge of ECHO/EU reporting requirements and expectations in terms of quality, timeliness, and content;
• Budgetary control and financial management skills
• Experience in liaising with donors, government authorities and partner organisations.
• Proven experience in new business development, institutional fundraising, coordination of assessments, proposal and report writing.
• A willingness to accept basic living conditions;
• Strong communication, planning and organisational skills;
• Proven experience of managing a high workload and multiple priorities.
• Excellent spoken and written English and French language skills.
• A willingness to regularly travel to programme sites.
• To be familiar with and abide by the NGO Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid code and Sphere Minimum Standards

 

GOAL est une ONG irlandaise présente dans 18 pays. Notre programme en Guinée vient de débuter et nous recherchons un coordinateur de programme expérimenté.

La déscription du poste est en anglais étant donné que le processus de recrutement se déroulera principalement en anglais. Pour envoyer votre candidature, suivez le lien https://www.goalglobal.org/careers?gh_jid=95770

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE:

The purpose of this role is to manage and implement GOAL’s Ebola response and health strengthening activities programme in Guinea. The Emergency Coordinator will have overall responsibility for ensuring that all programme activities are planned, resourced, implemented, monitored and evaluated in a timely manner.

1. Programme:

• The Emergency Coordinator must ensure that GOAL’s programme meets the highest national and international standards, and comply with codes of conduct and agreements to which GOAL is a signatory;
• Overseeing programme implementation in Guinea, including coordinating closely with partner organisation.
• Carrying out regular visits to health facilities in the two prefectures where the programme is being implemented for monitoring and supervision purposes, and travelling for coordination and assessment purposes;
• Preparing programme reports and donor reports as required, and ensuring that they are completed on time and to sufficient quality;
• Regularly reviewing implemented activities and planning for future developments in Guinea, including possibilities of transition into development programming, through collection of data and information from relevant actors;

2. Administration and Logistics

• Ensure that the necessary logistics and procurement procedures are followed in all programme activities in line with GOAL policies;
• Manage or support, the development and proper functioning of any programme office deemed necessary to support the programme.
• The Emergency Coordinator must ensure that there are appropriate systems in place for the effective utilisation and management of finance, personnel, supplies, transport, capital assets etc.

3. Finance

• The Emergency Coordinator has ultimate accountability for all financial matters in the programme. S/he will work closely with the Financial Controller on all aspects related to finance.
• The Emergency Coordinator must ensure adherence to the financial guidelines as per the GOAL Dublin Financial Manual.
• The Emergency Coordinator must ensure that donor financial reports are submitted in accordance with specific donor requirements.
• The Emergency Coordinator must ensure that comprehensive and timely reports are produced in accordance with schedules agreed by GOAL HQ.
• To be responsible for the overall financial management of the programme and to ensure that expenditure is kept within the agreed budget or as instructed by the Regional Director. The Emergency Coordinator has responsibility to inform GOAL HQ of budgetary overspends or underspends as they affect programmes and plan appropriate interventions.

4. Personnel

• If necessary, manage any staff in line with GOAL’s guidelines and policies;
• Recruit, employ and when necessary to terminate all agreed national staff for the programme.
• Ensure that any staff required for the programme are recruited, briefed and adequately supervised and that they do not act in a manner that could bring GOAL into disrepute.

5. Security

• Keep abreast of the security situation and be fully informed regarding the political and security environment within Guinea. Ensure that all reasonable measures are taken to minimise / mitigate the safety and security risks faced by the programme and programme staff.
• Ensure that security guidelines are adapted to the local area and are adhered to at all times
• The Emergency Coordinator must inform GOAL Dublin (through agreed communications protocols) immediately in the event of a security incident relating to staff, assets or programmes. Regular updates and communications on security must be shared as per agreed reports and protocols and as requested.

6. Representation / knowledge

• The Emergency Coordinator must ensure that there is appropriate liaison and negotiation with the relevant Government partners, regional and local authorities; donors; local agencies etc. at all levels of project implementation.
• The Emergency Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring that the visibility of GOAL is promoted appropriately at field level.
• Be fully informed regarding the political, security and humanitarian conditions within their country of assignment.
• The Emergency Coordinator must ensure that there are regular effective communications within the programme and with GOAL Dublin. This includes the submission of weekly and monthly reports to GOAL Dublin.
• The Emergency Coordinator must ensure that GOAL complies with all the relevant legal requirements of the country.

7. New Business Development

• The Emergency Coordinator must actively look for and develop an action plan for new business opportunities.
• Research and track donor funding trends in Guinea and maintain strong relationships with donors.
• Build relationships with strategic partners.
• Lead the development of funding proposals and ensure coordinated communication with donors, host governments and partner organisations.
• Coordinate and undertake assessments of needs as required to inform future programming.

8. Additional Duties

• The Emergency Coordinator will additionally undertake from time to time certain other – mutually agreed – tasks relating to GOAL activities at the request of the Director of Business Development and the Regional Director for West Africa.

 

Job Location: Conakry, Guinea        

Start Date Required: ASAP

Contract Length: 6 months (possible extension)

Reporting to: Regional Director, West Africa

 

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available. GOAL reserves the right to change this document.

 

Any published closing dates are estimated.  Due to the nature of GOAL’s work we aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible.  This means that we will close adverts as soon as we have found the right candidate and this may be before the published closing date.  We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.

• Extensive experience of working within a senior management role within a complex country programme in an emergency response or fragile state • Previous experience of managing programme teams in large-scale emergency response is essential • MA / MSc level in a relevant subject or equivalent field experience • Previous experience of managing a large multi-sector, multi-national team • Previous experience of programme management across multiple locations • Experience of managing multi-donor, multi-site programmes (including ECHO, DFID and OFDA) of $5+ million • Security management experience across a large programme. • Demonstrated ability to set up operational management systems in a large complex programme • In depth knowledge and experience of logistics systems and requirements in a multi field office, multi programme setting • Experience of supporting M&E and beneficiary accountability systems in large complex programmes • Proven ability of mentoring and coaching • Experience of senior level representation • Experience of developing and negotiating successful partnerships with institutional donors • Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports • Excellent communication skills • Proven ability to influence change at an operational and strategic level • Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy • A high level of written and spoken English and French • The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. • Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this continues to underpin our support • Experience of international media representation and advocacy • Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/context

SCI is seeking an Operations Director, who will support the Head of Mission in managing the Save the Children programme in Guinea. The Operations Director in his/her capacity is responsible for implementation of all programming in country, including the management of all sub offices. He/she will also establish systems, support set up of sub offices and focus on partner engagement and direct implementation. The post-holder will effectively and efficiently coordinate operations systems, processes and activities so that programmes are delivered on time according to organisational strategy, donor requirements and within allocated budgets. They will take leadership on aspects related to staffing structure and management, security, logistics and M&E systems. The post holder will play a strategic role in the effective scale up and management of Save the Children emergency programme to increase impact and enable positive change for children in Guinea.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential • Education to MSc/MA/MEng level in Social Work, Human Rights Law, International Relations, Development Studies, or equivalent field experience. • Significant management experience working in an emergency response or fragile states settings, with specific experience working on strengthening community based networks. • Previous first phase and chronic emergency experience is essential • Ability to identify the main child protection needs affecting children and to inform an holistic response for children • Good knowledge of and experience in using inter-agency child protection standards and guidelines, such as the Inter-agency Guidelines on the Paris Principles, Save the Children’s Child Friendly Spaces Handbook, Separated and Unaccompanied Children, Alternative care, and the Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Settings. • Excellent familiarity with and experience of UASC processes and the Case Management system • Experience of and commitment to building and strengthening the participation of and accountability to communities and children in projects. • Strong experience understanding and experience of MEAL (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning) processes and methodologies applied to child protection programmes in emergency, transition and development contexts • Training and capacity building experience – demonstrates to be able to strengthen the capacity of various actors in child protection • Extensive representational experience: can demonstrate the ability to represent Save the Children effectively in external forums. • Experience of preparing successful funding proposals for donors • Excellent communication skills • Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy • A high level of written and spoken English and French (mandatory) • The capacity and willingness to be extremely flexible and accommodating in difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances. • Commitment to and understanding of child rights, the aims and principles of Save the Children and humanitarian standards such as the Sphere Charter and the Code of Conduct. • A high level of written and spoken French Desirable • Good working knowledge of the Inter-Agency Child Protection Information Management System • Experience or knowledge of working and living in relevant regions/contexts Send CV and Cover Letter: sciwca.recruitment@savethechildren.org

LOCATION: Conakry with regular visit on the field CONTRACT LENGTH: 6 months renewable ROLE PURPOSE: The Child Protection Adviser is the lead technical Adviser in the Ebola-response related Child Protection activities in Guinea and shapes and supervises the implementation of child protection interventions. Specifically, the Child Protection Adviser builds the capacity of child protection staff with a view to scaling up child protection programmes (in line with the country annual plan), to continue addressing violations of children’s rights to protection, current and planned interventions focus on Child Protection in Emergencies issues, including children without appropriate care (especially unaccompanied and separated children), psychosocial support, and socioeconomic and livelihood opportunities for children and young people severely affected by Ebola Virus Disease. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that quality programmes are initiated and capacities developed to provide solutions for the protection of children in Guinea. The post holder is expected to lead on sectorial assessments, programme design and master budgeting, coordination, and support fundraising, recruitment and procurement.

• ·         Docteur en médecine.
• ·         Diplôme de médecine tropicale.
• ·         Diplôme de santé publique ou expérience équivalente.
• ·         Expérience tuberculose, y compris la prise en charge de la tuberculose multi-résistante.
• ·         Expérience dans une fonction semblable (5 ans minimum).
• ·         Savoir gérer une équipe.
• ·         Esprit d’analyse et de synthèse
• ·         Aptitude à la recherche
• ·         Sens de la planification et de l’organisation
• ·         Bonne connaissance des outils informatiques (Excel, Word, Epi-info).
• ·         Bonne maîtrise du français.
• ·         Connaissance de l’anglais.

 

Action Damien, ONG spécialisée dans la lutte contre la lèpre et la tuberculose, recherche, afin de soutenir la lutte contre la tuberculose en Guinée Conakry

un Conseiller médical et Représentant Action Damien (H/F)

Cette personne, basée à Conakry, assurera les tâches suivantes :

• ·         Mise en place et suivi des activités de lutte contre la tuberculose dans la ville de Conakry (extension possible à d’autres provinces).
• ·         Formation et suivi du personnel médical et paramédical.
• ·         Gestion d’équipe.
• ·         Supervision et suivi de terrain réguliers.
• ·         Evaluation et analyse des données épidémiologiques.
• ·         Planification, suivi budgétaire et rapportage.
• ·         Appui technique au Programme National de Lutte Anti-Tuberculose.
• ·         Identification et mise en œuvre des études de recherche opérationnelle visant à améliorer la prise en charge de la Tuberculose.
• ·         Collaboration et coordination avec l’ensemble des partenaires locaux et les délégations d’organisations internationales (OMS, GFATM, Fondation Raoul Follereau, Mission Philafricaine, Ordre de Malte, etc.).

  Nous offrons :

• ·         Contrat de 2 ans, statut de coopérant-ONG.
• ·         Salaire attractif suivant expérience.
• ·         Avantages extra-légaux.

Veuillez adresser votre curriculum vitae avec lettre de motivation avant le 31/07/2015 à Action Damien, Mme Leslie  Preud’homme, blvd Léopold II 263, B-1081 Bruxelles

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