Quantcast
Channel: ReliefWeb - Jobs
Viewing all 114 articles
Browse latest View live

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Programme Development & Funding Officer - DRC

$
0
0
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 28 Nov 2016

CAFOD works with partner organisations to combat poverty and injustice and to build a strong and dynamic civil society. We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Development and Funding Officer to work in partnership with local organisations to bring about real change in the lives of poor people and translate our plans for development and justice into reality.

You will work within DRC team within the Africa Region and within the International Development Group but will be based in CAFOD’s DRC office in Kinshasa or Goma.

Your role

The post-holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with peers across the International Development Group, as well as with colleagues in the Emergency Response and Advocacy Groups, and the International Programme Funding Unit.

Job Profile

The post-holder will need to develop and maintain horizontal links between programmes, learning, innovation, good practice, and fundraising within and between regions or areas of work. Experience in developing and designing of high quality programmes and projects; identifying new funding opportunities through donor mapping exercises, etc. The candidate must be fluent in English and French with knowledge of a local language.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.


How to apply:

To read the Job Description and apply please visit the CAFOD Website by the closing date.

http://cafod.org.uk/Work-with-us/International-Jobs/PDFO-DRC


United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Programme Development & Funding Officer - Humanitarian Focus

$
0
0
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 30 Nov 2016

Job Profile

CAFOD works with partner organisations to combat poverty and injustice and to build a strong and dynamic civil society. We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Development and Funding Officer to support the work of our Humanitarian Department to help alleviate vulnerability, suffering and loss of life, and to help build partner capacities in order to reduce vulnerability and strengthen disaster preparedness.

Your role

Working as part of the Humanitarian Department you will focus on supporting our humanitarian and programme staff and partners in developing high quality programmes, ensuring that we and our partners obtain significant institutional donor funding for our humanitarian work, and maintaining and strengthening our relationship with key donors including DFID, ECHO, the DEC and the START network.

Your profile

You will be fluent in English with excellent spoken and written communication and interpersonal skills, inter-cultural sensitivity and confidence in dealing with a wide range of NGO partners. You should have experience of developing successful humanitarian funding applications for institutional donors as well as participatory project design with the use of analytical tools. We also expect you to be able to demonstrate good knowledge of developing and implementing monitoring systems to track the effectiveness of programmes and an ability to build cooperative, professional relationships with donors.

The post is based in London but will involve frequent travel overseas often travelling at short notice. Please note that you will need a current right to work in the UK.


How to apply:

http://cafod.org.uk/Work-with-us/UK-Jobs/PD-FO-Humanitarian-Focus

Lebanon: MADAD Project Manager - Lebanon

$
0
0
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 29 Jan 2017

Salary: £29,150 - £33,907 p.a. (plus mobility allowance and pension)

Based: Beirut, Lebanon

Contract: 24 Months – Unaccompanied Contract

Closing date: 29 January 2017

CAFOD, one of the UK’s leading international aid agencies, is currently looking for an EU Project Manager– Lebanon.

Job Purpose

The MADAD Project Manager (MADAD PM) will manage the delivery of the EU/MADAD Youth and Social Cohesion Project, contributing to the delivery of CAFOD’s overall strategy for responding to those affected by the Syrian conflict within Lebanon. The MADAD PM will work closely with the Caritas Lebanon Migrants Centre (CLMC) to provide operational guidance and oversite, to CAFOD’s/CLMC response, ensuring donor compliance and appropriate, effective and high-quality programmes in accordance with CAFOD's policies and procedures. The MADAD Project Manager will work closely with the Emergency Programme Manager Syria Crisis Response based in London, our national partner in Lebanon and in collaboration and co-ordination with other MADAD consortium members, as well as with Caritas International agencies in the country.

Your profile

You should have demonstrated experience of EU project management, working with partner organisations, youth and or development work in the middle-east and incorporation of humanitarian standards in programming. A strong understanding of programme cycle management, EU donor compliance and a commitment to delivering programmes through partnership are a must.

**Please note that this post is pending funding approval

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities. CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to child protection.


How to apply:

To read more and to apply please visit www.cafod.org.uk/Work-with-us/International-Jobs/Project-Manager-Lebanon and complete our online application form by the closing date 29th January 2017.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Programme Development & Funding Officer - Humanitarian Focus

$
0
0
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 05 Feb 2017

Salary:£32,503 - £37,260 p.a.

Based: UK

Contract: Permanent, full time

Closing date: This is a rolling recruitment, the deadline has been extended until further notice

Job Profile

CAFOD works with partner organisations to combat poverty and injustice and to build a strong and dynamic civil society. We are looking for a highly motivated Programme Development and Funding Officer to support the work of our Humanitarian Department to help alleviate vulnerability, suffering and loss of life, and to help build partner capacities in order to reduce vulnerability and strengthen disaster preparedness.

Your role

Working as part of the Humanitarian Department you will focus on supporting our humanitarian and programme staff and partners in developing high quality programmes, ensuring that we and our partners obtain significant institutional donor funding for our humanitarian work, and maintaining and strengthening our relationship with key donors including DFID, ECHO, the DEC and the START network.

Your profile

You will be fluent in English with excellent spoken and written communication and interpersonal skills, inter-cultural sensitivity and confidence in dealing with a wide range of NGO partners. You should have experience of developing successful humanitarian funding applications for institutional donors as well as participatory project design with the use of analytical tools. We also expect you to be able to demonstrate good knowledge of developing and implementing monitoring systems to track the effectiveness of programmes and an ability to build cooperative, professional relationships with donors.

The post is based in London but will involve frequent travel overseas often travelling at short notice.Please note that you will need a current right to work in the UK.


How to apply:

To read more and apply to please visit CAFOD’s website www.cafod.org.uk/Work-with-us/UK-Jobs/PD-FO-Humanitarian-Focus to begin completing our online application form.

Sierra Leone: Country Manager

$
0
0
Organization: Welbodi Partnership
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 May 2017

Welbodi Partnership is a UK-registered charitable organisation based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. We have been working since 2008 to improve the quality of health care women and children receive. We believe that increased access to quality healthcare will improve the health of women and children in Sierra Leone. We are embedded in health facilities where we work with local partners to catalyze improvements in care delivery. We undertake coordinated capacity-building with stakeholders on multiple levels, from policy and leadership to management and clinical training. We also engage with community beneficiaries to ensure that women and children are empowered to seek care appropriately and hold the health system accountable for improved outcomes.

Our vision is that all women and children in Sierra Leone will have access to effective essential healthcare services characterized by respect and dignity for all, including patients, communities and staff.

Our mission is to build the capacity of the health system in Sierra Leone to reduce the number of women and children who are sick, suffer, or die unnecessarily.

Our guiding principles

  1. Deliver Lasting Results: Our overall aim is to reduce the number of women and children who are sick, suffer, or die unnecessarily in Sierra Leone. To achieve this, we build the capacity of the institutions, organisations and people that make up the public health system. However, we ultimately hold ourselves accountable for delivering lasting results for women and children, their families and communities, throughout Sierra Leone.

  2. Working in Partnership: Our work is conceived, designed, led and implemented in partnership with those most affected by the barriers to health in Sierra Leone—patients, families, providers, and policy makers. We are embedded in the facilities and communities with which we work, and we commit ourselves to listening to our partners, valuing their expertise, and supporting their visions for change.

  3. Health Systems Approach: Our approach means that we consider the health system as a whole, attending to how different elements interact and overlap. Rather than pushing individual “solutions” in isolation, we intervene at multiple points simultaneously, and we watch closely for unintended consequences. We identify and work collaboratively with agents of change in different parts of the health system and the community.

  4. Valuing People: We support our partners and members of our team to develop as individuals and leaders. We treat our partners and team with respect and compassion, and believe that this helps ensure the same treatment is extended to patients and their families.

  5. Reflective Practice: The problems we face are complex and difficult to solve, and we do not presume to have all the answers. We strive to acknowledge and learn from our mistakes and to instil a culture of learning among our team and partners. We regularly question the assumptions underlying our work, evaluate the efficacy of our approach, and adapt accordingly.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Country Manager, based in Freetown, is responsible for the planning, management and appropriate development of Welbodi’s work in-country, and is the leader of the 20-30 person in-country team. Reporting to and supported by the Board of Trustees, the CM will be responsible for programme development and management, financial management, management of in-country employees and volunteers. Whilst building and maintaining relationships with partners within Sierra Leone.

Specific responsibilities are listed below, but will also include other duties necessary for the success of the project and of the Welbodi Partnership.

PROGRAMMES AND PARTNERSHIPS

  • Overall responsibility for ensuring that Welbodi Partnership’s work in Sierra Leone is delivered to a high standard, in keeping with our values.
  • Overall responsibility for delivering high quality activity and M&E reports to the Welbodi Partnership Board.
  • Establishing and maintaining close working relationships with our partners at health care facilities, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation and others NGOs

VISIBILITY AND REPRESENTATION

  • Representing the Welbodi Partnership in Sierra Leone to governmental and non-governmental health partners, including funders and potential funders.
  • Sharing information and lessons learnt with our partners and other stakeholders and organizations with shared aims.
  • Contributing regularly to the Welbodi Partnership’s communication with its supporters and partners, in close cooperation with the Welbodi Partnership London office.
  • Working with the Welbodi Partnership London office and Board of Managers on fundraising through generating ideas, collecting information in Freetown (e.g. for budgets, needs assessments) and producing technical materials.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Overall responsibility for financial management for the Welbodi Partnership in Sierra Leone, including budgeting, bookkeeping, financial reporting and efficient management of financial resources. Much of this work will be delivered by other staff, supervised by the CM.
  • The CM will have ultimate accountability for all financial matters in-country and must review and approve the monthly management accounts as well as all budgets and financial reports.

PERSONNEL

  • Responsibility for managing the team in Sierra Leone, which includes national and international staff. Line management may be delegated to other team members where appropriate.
  • Responsibility for ensuring that all staff have appropriate objectives, appraisals, support and training, and dealing with grievances and disciplinary issues when necessary.
  • Lead international and local recruitment.
  • Overall responsibility for managing accommodation and transport that Welbodi provides for staff. Much of this work will be delivered by the operations manager.
  • Responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of staff and of programme participants.
  • Overall responsibility for ensuring that Welbodi Partnership’s policies and procedures are implemented, particularly regarding financial management and human resource management, in order to fulfill risk management obligations.

Person Specification:

· At least four years senior management experience. International development or global health experience preferred.

· Post-graduate degree in relevant field of study, or equivalent work experience.

· Senior management experience to include fundraising, programme, operations and human resources management, with some experience in charity sector and/or in impoverished, post-conflict, or other challenging environments preferred.

· Excellent IT, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, and demonstrated skills in budgeting and financial management.

· Experience in liaising with government officials and a variety of donors and other partners.

· Experience in proposal and report writing with a proven ability to secure donor funding

· Knowledge of relevant evidence-based approaches to improving maternal, newborn, and child health, and of national and international strategies and frameworks in these areas.

· Fluent written and spoken English. Fluency in Krio and/or other local languages preferred.

· Experience of managing security, as it relates to staff and programme activities, in a high-risk environment preferred.

· Willingness to accept basic living and working conditions.


How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Interested candidates should email a copy of their CV, cover letter, and a list of three relevant references to jobs@welbodipartnership.org as soon as possible. The job title should be included in the subject line. Your cover letter should include: your country of residence and nationality, your date of birth, dates you are able to commence and duration of availability. Only those applicants shortlisted for an interview will be notified.

Deadline for submission: 31/05/2017

BUT Notice the interview process will be ongoing as when applications are submitted.

Equality and Diversity Statement

The Welbodi Partnership confirms its commitment to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in volunteering and employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given Equal Opportunities within the organisation. It is the Welbodi Partnership’s policy as an employer to treat all people equally irrespective of race, ethnic origin, nationality, sex, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age or political belief.

Applicants for this position should be aware that if successful, they will be requested to complete a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check, or equivalent in countries other than the UK. The Welbodi Partnership complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. The entirety of the Welbodi Equality and Diversity statement is available upon request.

Sierra Leone: Clinical Manager

$
0
0
Organization: Welbodi Partnership
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 31 May 2017

Welbodi Partnership is a UK-registered charitable organisation based in Freetown, Sierra Leone. We have been working since 2008 to improve the quality of health care women and children receive. We believe that increased access to quality healthcare will improve the health of women and children in Sierra Leone. We are embedded in health facilities where we work with local partners to catalyse improvements in care delivery. We undertake coordinated capacity-building with stakeholders on multiple levels, from policy and leadership to management and clinical training. We also engage with community beneficiaries to ensure that women and children are empowered to seek care appropriately and hold the health system accountable for improved outcomes.

Our vision is that all women and children in Sierra Leone will have access to effective essential healthcare services characterized by respect and dignity for all, including patients, communities and staff.

Our mission is to build the capacity of the health system in Sierra Leone to reduce the number of women and children who are sick, suffer, or die unnecessarily.

Our guiding principles

  1. Deliver Lasting Results: Our overall aim is to reduce the number of women and children who are sick, suffer, or die unnecessarily in Sierra Leone. To achieve this, we build the capacity of the institutions, organisations and people that make up the public health system. However, we ultimately hold ourselves accountable for delivering lasting results for women and children, their families and communities, throughout Sierra Leone.

  2. Working in Partnership: Our work is conceived, designed, led and implemented in partnership with those most affected by the barriers to health in Sierra Leone—patients, families, providers, and policy makers. We are embedded in the facilities and communities with which we work, and we commit ourselves to listening to our partners, valuing their expertise, and supporting their visions for change.

  3. Health Systems Approach: Our approach means that we consider the health system as a whole, attending to how different elements interact and overlap. Rather than pushing individual “solutions” in isolation, we intervene at multiple points simultaneously, and we watch closely for unintended consequences. We identify and work collaboratively with agents of change in different parts of the health system and the community.

  4. Valuing People: We support our partners and members of our team to develop as individuals and leaders. We treat our partners and team with respect and compassion, and believe that this helps ensure the same treatment is extended to patients and their families.

  5. Reflective Practice: The problems we face are complex and difficult to solve, and we do not presume to have all the answers. We strive to acknowledge and learn from our mistakes and to instil a culture of learning among our team and partners. We regularly question the assumptions underlying our work, evaluate the efficacy of our approach, and adapt accordingly.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Clinical Director, based in Freetown, is a key member of the senior management team. He/she is responsible for the design, planning, development and coordination of appropriate medical/clinical projects and activities to improve the quality of care delivered at health facilities supported by Welbodi .

Specific responsibilities are listed below, but will also include other duties necessary for the success of the project and of the Welbodi Partnership.

PROGRAMMES AND PARTNERSHIPS

  • Ensures that Welbodi Partnership’s medical/clinical work in Sierra Leone is delivered to a high standard, in keeping with our values.
  • Establishes and maintains close working relationships with Medical Superintendents and other health facility managers, Ministry of Health and Sanitation, key health sector stakeholders, other NGO representatives and donors.
  • Leads the clinical vision of the organisation in line with MoHS strategies and policies.
  • Provides clinical coordination to a team of international medical and health professionals.
  • Provides medical oversight, expertise and leadership to ensure improvements in the quality of health care provided at supported health facilities.
  • Directs/spearhead the development and implementation of key clinical programmes in collaboration with key stakeholders.
  • Works with M&E staff to collect, analyse and utilise facility-based data to evaluate and improve clinical projects and health outcomes.
  • Keeps abreast of health system strengthening and hospital management models
  • Identifies opportunities to collaborate and develop clinical integration/coordination with other organisational partners working in the supported health facilities
  • Supports the Paediatric Post-Graduate training programme at Ola During Children’s Hospital.
  • Provides clinical mentoring and training to Sierra Leonean doctors
  • Delivers direct medical care to children at Ola During Children’s Hospital
  • Supports Medical Superintendents in the creation and maintenance of the Hospital Quality Management (QI/QA) Committee
  • Participates in senior management organisational and clinical strategy development and implementation.
  • Works with the Welbodi Partnership London office and Board of Directors on fundraising through generating ideas, collecting information in Freetown (e.g. for budgets, needs assessments) and producing technical materials.

VISIBILITY AND REPRESENTATION

  • Represents the Welbodi Partnership in Sierra Leone to governmental and non-governmental health partners, including funders and potential funders.
  • Shares information and lessons learnt with our partners and other stakeholders and organizations with shared aims.
  • Contributes regularly to the Welbodi Partnership’s communication with its supporters and partners, in close cooperation with the Welbodi Partnership London office.

PERSONNEL

  • Responsibility for managing the health team in Sierra Leone, which includes national and international staff. Line management may be delegated to other team members where appropriate.
  • Responsibility for ensuring that all staff have appropriate objectives, appraisals, support and training, and dealing with grievances and disciplinary issues when necessary.
  • Lead international and local recruitment.

Requirements:

Essential:

· Licensed Medical Doctor, Paediatrician preferred

· A minimum of 5 years post-graduate experience in direct patient care

· Knowledge of health care systems, medical quality management (Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance) and risk management

· Strategic and innovative thinker with proven ability to communicate a vision

· Demonstrated management, organisational and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work collaboratively internally and externally

· Results-oriented

· Demonstrated ability to assess needs, design and implement programmes and evaluate results

Desirable

· Postgraduate qualification in public health/international development


How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS: Interested candidates should email a copy of their CV, cover letter, and a list of three relevant references to jobs@welbodipartnership.org as soon as possible. The job title should be included in the subject line. Your cover letter should include: your country of residence and nationality, your date of birth, dates you are able to commence and duration of availability. Only those applicants shortlisted for an interview will be notified.

Deadline for submission: 31/05/2017

BUT Notice the interview process will be ongoing as when applications are submitted

Equality and Diversity Statement

The Welbodi Partnership confirms its commitment to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in volunteering and employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given Equal Opportunities within the organisation. It is the Welbodi Partnership’s policy as an employer to treat all people equally irrespective of race, ethnic origin, nationality, sex, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age or political belief.

Applicants for this position should be aware that if successful, they will be requested to complete a Disclosure and Barring (DBS) check, or equivalent in countries other than the UK. The Welbodi Partnership complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. The entirety of the Welbodi Equality and Diversity statement is available upon request.

Emergency Programme Officer

$
0
0
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Closing date: 24 Mar 2020

Location: UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £34,315 - £39,338 per annum

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Starting Salary: £34,315 - £35,763 per annum

This role will be recruited on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close it prior to the close date.

Job Profile

The EPO is a full-time position supporting the oversight of an existing humanitarian portfolio as well as monitoring and developing new partnerships and projects for rapid on-set emergencies.

The position has a multi-regional remit to contribute to the delivery of effective and high-quality humanitarian assistance to new and ongoing humanitarian crises. As part of CAFOD’s Emergency Response Group- the EPO provides programme management and support capacity to humanitarian programmes. Working with partners is central to CAFOD’s humanitarian response and the EPO will play an important role in identifying, and supporting partners to prepare for, mitigate the impact of, and respond to disasters and crises by providing support, knowledge and building long-term capacity. All roles undertaken by the EPO will have the aim of achieving peace, security and recovery in accordance with CAFOD’s mission and values.

The post will seek to support regional and national CAFOD staff as necessary. The building and maintenance of day to day relationships with partners is essential to the job. The role will be expected to work closely together with International Development Group (IDG) country teams when a disaster strikes and on other ongoing pieces of work.

Job Scope

A key component of this role is to be a part of CAFOD's Emergency Response Group (ERG) – providing immediate support to our humanitarian responses in Asia, Middle East, Latin America and Caribbean, as well as remote support for country teams. As a result of numerous rapid onset emergencies within these regions in recent years ERG has been working on a wide portfolio which has included several large programmes (Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, Nepal earthquakes, Rohingya Refugee Crisis and Indonesia Tsunami and Earthquakes).

This role will be expected to be able to support a wide range of humanitarian responses with different thematic focus and in different areas of the world. The primary focus is expected to be on Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean rather than the Middle East. The post holder may be asked to support other regions on a needs basis.

The EPO in conjunction with regional teams supports ongoing humanitarian programmes and maintains, holds and supports key partnerships. The post holder will also function as the main contact person for partners and projects that do not fall under a country programme in the International Development Group but where CAFOD has emergency programmes/projects and/or a strategic engagement (For example: Nepal, Philippines, Indonesia, India, Haiti, Venezuela and Antilles).

A lot of work and effort has gone into building relationships with specific partners – this role requires a dedicated person to continue and maintain these relationships in a consistent and positive manner.

CAFOD’s humanitarian response comes before during and after emergencies. Our three core approaches are:

(a) Capacity building of partners, in areas such as emergency preparedness, safeguarding, programme management, protection, WASH, food security and financial management.

(b) Facilitation, in which we work alongside partners to help ensure the delivery of a programme. This is our most common way of working.

(c) Implementation, where CAFOD takes on a more direct implementation role in the delivery of a programme when local partners lack the capacity to scale up rapidly.

An important part of the EPO role is to provide support to CAFOD programmes, staff and national partners in the implementation of humanitarian programmes, including assessments, monitoring, reviews and evaluations.

Another element of the role includes the provision of support to the Head of Humanitarian Programmes (HHP) and to the Humanitarian Funding Team to enlarge humanitarian partners and donors’ portfolio for those regions.

The post holder will be expected to work closely together and in coordination with relevant IDG country teams, comms/media, and where relevant major donors.

The post holder will provide support in the development of regional humanitarian strategies as well as country level preparedness plans where relevant.

Accountability

The post holder is line managed by the Head of Humanitarian Programmes within the Emergency Response Group. The role does not have line management or budget responsibilities.

The post holder will be expected to work closely with the Humanitarian Funding team; particularly with regard to the technical review of institutional proposals and reports prior to submission to donors.

Key Responsibilities

This role will be required to undertake travel, sometimes at very short notice and to insecure environments.

Emergency programme support (60%)

  • Play a lead role in providing programme management of humanitarian responses through remote or field level operational support, and other support as needed such as needs assessment, project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
  • Support the planning and implementation of humanitarian programmes providing technical support and guidance to CAFOD programme staff and partner organisations to deliver high quality assistance in relief, rehabilitation and recovery phases of humanitarian response and preparedness
  • Work with the emergency programme team to monitor new and chronic humanitarian crises, support corporate decision making on responses to these crises through timely provision of assessment information and support the development and design of humanitarian responses
  • Identify opportunities for scaling up CAFOD’s humanitarian work and support the Humanitarian Funding Officer in the development of proposals for institutional funding and reporting to donors
  • Identify, select and support the capacity building of new humanitarian partners in designated regions

Programme quality, systems and standards (30%)

  • Support the development and implementation of guidance and policies and maintenance of systems and procedures, in line with CAFOD’s Ways of Working, for ensuring good practice and meeting sectoral standards on accountability and programme quality.
  • Engage with the Humanitarian Policy team to ensure CAFOD’s humanitarian policy and advocacy is coherent and effective, and informed by our experience and that of our partners.
  • Engage with the External Communication team to ensure CAFOD’s communications for humanitarian programmes is coherent, effective and efficient.

Representation and communication (10%)

  • As prioritised, represent CAFOD at interagency fora and build, strengthen relationships with Caritas Internationalis sister agencies, as well as with non-Caritas partners organisations, to promote and aid coordinated humanitarian response
  • Develop supporter communications and work with the media, writing and undertaking interviews both on radio and TV

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults, or has responsibility for people who will do, and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. If based in the UK, the post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service). If the post is based outside the UK the post holder will be subject to a different checking process.

Person Specification /**Essential Criteria**

Understanding our context

  • Actively supports CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and what we aim to achieve
  • Commitment to and demonstrated experience of working with humanitarian standards and best practice (Humanitarian Charter, SPHERE, Red Cross and Red Crescent Code of Conduct, HAP)

Working together

  • Proven successes in working with community-based organisations and local partners in the delivery of humanitarian programmes and capacity building, particularly in emergency preparedness and response
  • Able to communicate clearly and in a concise manner
  • Able to present complex issues simply and clearly in a multi-cultural working environment

Making change happen

  • Proven experience of successfully delivering an operational emergency programmes overseas or in different humanitarian contexts; will tackle conflicts or problems in a balanced way
  • Able to contribute towards the Emergency Group strategy and able to determine team plans and objectives and deliver against them in challenging circumstances

Job-specific competencies

Technical skills and experience:

  • Master’s Degree (or equivalent experience) in international relief and development
  • Experience of designing and leading Emergency Responses
  • Proven expertise and understanding of emergency preparedness and response
  • Proven successes in working with community-based organisations and local partners in the delivery of humanitarian programmes and capacity building
  • Experience of proposal development
  • Multi donors experience
  • Experience in national partners selection and capacity building

Humanitarian Leadership and Coordination:

  • High-level interpersonal and communications with the ability to effectively influence and liaise with key stakeholders on behalf of and in line with CAFOD’s principles.
  • Ability to quickly establish and maintain effective relationships to achieve results in short timeframes
  • The ability to work autonomously, take the initiative and proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively to make decisions with limited direct supervision.
  • Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.

Operating safely in a pressured and changing environment:

  • Proven experience in implementing security policy/protocols and ability to provide appropriate direction and support to team members in the event of a critical incident
  • Demonstrated ability at being flexible and adaptable to changing situations.
  • The ability to remain calm while dealing with conflicting priorities and working under pressure.

Other:

  • Fluent in written and spoken English
  • Language skills in Spanish are highly desirable for this position
  • Basic financial and budget management skills
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and implementing systems and procedures

Desirable Criteria

  • Language skills in Arabic and French
  • Experience of forecast based financing
  • Experience of Cash programming

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

How to apply:

https://cafod.org.uk/Work-with-us

To read more and apply please visit CAFOD website to begin, completing the application process.

Programmes Manager

$
0
0
Country: Sierra Leone
Organization: Welbodi Partnership
Closing date: 24 Mar 2020

BACKGROUND

Welbodi Partnership is a UK-registered charity working to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity in Sierra Leone. Since 2008, Welbodi Partnership has worked in partnership with hospital management, health facility staff, and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the Western Area of Sierra Leone. We do this through a range of health system strengthening activities, staff training, hospital improvement projects, and community engagement.

Our vision is that all women and children in Sierra Leone will have access to effective essential healthcare services characterised by respect and dignity for all, including patients, communities and staff. Our mission is to build the capacity of the health system in Sierra Leone to reduce the number of women and children who are sick, suffer, or die unnecessarily. Ola During Children’s Hospital serves a crowded and deprived local population, is in easy reach of around 1 million people (1/7 of the population) and is the only national referral centre for paediatrics. Similarly, Princess Christian Maternity Hospital is the only tertiary referral maternity facility in Sierra Leone and only healthcare facility providing Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal services (C-EmONC) across the Western Area District. Based here, we implement capacity building activities to catalyse improvements in maternal and child-care delivery.

For further information about our work, please see: www.welbodipartnership.org

ROLE PURPOSE

The Programmes Manager is the accountable lead for the delivery of programmes being implemented in Ola During Children’s Hospital (ODCH) by Welbodi Partnership, in collaboration with the ODCH Hospital Management Team. The post-holder will be based in Freetown

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTIONS

Programme 1 –Nursing continuing professional development (CPD)

This programme is a continuation of the existing work of Welbodi Partnership in the field of nurse training and development. The post-holder will provide support and oversight to the clinical nurse training team, toward the objectives of:

· Developing nursing leadership and management practices in the hospital.

· Building the confidence and competence of existing nurse teachers and mentors within the hospital, enabling them to provide continuing professional development.

· Refurbishing the multi-disciplinary clinical skills room.

· Supporting the College of Medicine and Health Sciences (COMAHS) to implement the country’s first BSc in paediatric nursing – particularly supporting student placements at ODCH.

Programme 2 – Creating an environment for post-graduate medical education

This new programme will support ODCH to seek accreditation from the West African College of Physicians (WACP) as a site for post graduate training in paediatrics and will strengthen multidisciplinary Continuing Professional Development (CPD) practises in the hospital.

The programme includes:

· Supporting clinical visits from International Paediatric Consultants.

· Essential refurbishment works in the hospital and maintenance of essential hospital equipment.

· Strengthening the Hospital Records and the Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) departments.

· Assisting the hospital management team to setup ‘The Friends of Ola During Children’s Hospital Charity’.

Working with ODCH hospital management to assist in emergency preparedness and response will also fall under this role.

Both programmes are grant funded, with contributions from 3 separate funders.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

Reporting to, and supported by, the Country Manager and Board of Directors, the Hospital Programmes Manager will be responsible for implementing the above-mentioned programmes, in accordance with the activities and deliverables outlined in the grant applications. This will include line managing relevant programmes staff, donor reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and overseeing budget spend, whilst also building and maintaining relationships with partners within Sierra Leone.

Specific responsibilities are listed below but the role may include other duties necessary for the success of related programmes of work led by Welbodi Partnership.

PROGRAMMES AND PARTNERSHIPS

  • Overall responsibility for ensuring that the programmes are delivered to a high standard, deliverables are met, and activities are implemented in a manner in keeping with the organisation’s values.
  • Overall responsibility for the delivery of timely and high-quality reports for donors and maintaining donor correspondence, including post-programme.
  • Ensures that clinical staff/volunteers based in ODCH work in keeping with the organisation’s values, and direct staff to additional sources of technical/ clinical support where needed.
  • Works with programme and hospital staff to collect, analyse, and utilise data necessary to evaluate the programme.
  • Establishes and maintains close working relationships with the Ola During Hospital Management Team, the Medical Superintendents and other health facility managers, the Ministry of Health and Sanitation, key health sector stakeholders, partners at health care facilities, other NGO representatives and donors.
  • Identifies opportunities to collaborate and develop clinical integration/co-ordination with other organisational partners working in Ola During Children’s Hospital.
  • Participates in Welbodi’s senior management team, supporting the growth of the organisation.
  • Works alongside Welbodi’s Country Director to spearhead the development and implementation of new clinical programmes in child health at Ola During Children’s Hospital, in collaboration with key stakeholders.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY

  • Oversees programme spending against relevant budgets.
  • Supports the delivery of timely and high-quality financial reports for donors, in collaboration with the Grants and Operations manager and Finance Officer.

PERSONNEL

  • Responsible for managing the Programme Teams in Sierra Leone, which will include national and international staff, clinical and non-clinical staff.
  • Responsible for ensuring that programme staff have appropriate objectives, appraisals, support and training, and dealing with grievances and disciplinary issues when necessary.
  • Leads international and local recruitment of programme staff, in collaboration with the ODCH management team.
  • Responsible for ensuring the safety and security of all programmes staff and participants.

GENERAL POLICIES PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES

In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees and volunteers at Welbodi Partnership are expected to comply with the general duties outlined below and detailed in full in our policies.

SAFEGUARDING

Welbodi Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Applicants for this position should be aware that if successful, they will be requested to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, or equivalent in countries other than the UK. The Welbodi Partnership complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice.

DATA PROTECTION

Welbodi Partnership complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Welbodi Partnership is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in volunteering and employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the organisation. It is the Welbodi Partnership’s policy as an employer to treat all people equally irrespective of race, ethnic origin, nationality, sex, marital or parental status, gender, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age or political belief.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Welbodi Partnership operates in tertiary and primary healthcare facilities in one of the world’s poorest countries. Consequently, working conditions can be challenging, including many things we take for granted in other working environments, such as running water, power, communications, staff competency and regular supplies of essential medicines and equipment – many of these things are not a given in the environments where we work. Whilst every reasonable effort is made to ensure a safe working environment, this is a challenging context, much of which is out of our control. Welbodi Partnership places a strong emphasis on staff health and well-being and strives to ensure staff comfort at all times.

JOB REVISION

This job description should be viewed as a guide to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. The duties of the post may be varied from time to time in response to changing circumstances.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Based on job competency alignment to internal pay scales. The full remuneration package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

How to apply:

The closing date for applications is the 24thMarch 2020– we encourage potential applicants to submit as soon as possible.

To apply for this position please send your cover letter, CV and contact details of 3 referees in one email to jobs@welbodipartnership.orgusing the following subject title: Application – ODCH Programmes Manager.

Please include the following in your cover letter (2 pages maximum):

a. Reasons for applying to this position

b. Overview of key experience related to this post

c. Your country of residence and nationality

d. Date you are able to commence and duration of availability.

Please note: CVs should be no more than 4 pages long. Please do not send any additional documentation at this stage.**For any queries relating to the position, please email jobs@welbodipartnership.org.**


Operations Manager

$
0
0
Country: Sierra Leone
Organization: Welbodi Partnership
Closing date: 24 May 2020

BACKGROUND

Welbodi Partnership is a UK-registered charity working to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity in Sierra Leone. Since 2008, Welbodi Partnership has worked in partnership with hospital management, health facility staff, and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the Western Area of Sierra Leone. We do this through a range of health system strengthening activities, staff training, hospital improvement projects, and community engagement.

Our vision is that all women and children in Sierra Leone will have access to effective essential healthcare services characterised by respect and dignity for all, including patients, communities and staff. Our mission is to build the capacity of the health system in Sierra Leone to reduce the number of women and children who are sick, suffer, or die unnecessarily. Ola During Children’s Hospital serves a crowded and deprived local population, is in easy reach of around 1 million people (1/7 of the population) and is the only national referral centre for paediatrics. Similarly, Princess Christian Maternity Hospital is the only tertiary referral maternity facility in Sierra Leone and only healthcare facility providing Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal services (C-EmONC) across the Western Area District. Based here, we implement capacity building activities to catalyse improvements in maternal and child-care delivery.

For further information about our work, please see: www.welbodipartnership.org

ROLE PURPOSE

Welbodi Partnership is looking to recruit an Operations Manager to join the team in Freetown to support the development and day to day running of the organisation. The role will support a range of operations functions, including procurement, grant reporting, human resources and communications.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General

  • To create, implement and manage systems to support the Welbodi Partnership team/office.
  • To help create, implement and manage a range of policies in areas such as human resources, procurement and safeguarding.
  • To oversee in-country logistics, such as procurement and management of supplies for the Welbodi office or projects.
  • To stay up to date with statutory regulations in Sierra Leone and ensure they are followed.
  • To supervise the Logistics Officer and the team of drivers.
  • To work with team members to troubleshoot and come up with solutions to issues concerning the team, housing, transportation or project related matters.
  • Book the flights, prepare the visas, induction and other duties for incoming or visiting staff.
  • Work closely with the Finance Team.
  • The Operations Manager will report to the Programmes Manager.

Procurement

  • Mange all procurement, including generating purchase orders and comparative bid analyses.
  • Arrange shipping to Freetown and customs clearance if purchases made outside of Sierra Leone.

Grant Reporting

  • Assisting with grant management including managing reporting deadlines and internal monitoring of grant expenditure.
  • Contributing to donor financial reports.

Human Resources:

  • To assist with the development of HR policies and procedures.
  • To manage first stage induction process for new hires.

Communications:

  • Contributing to the social media presence of the organisation, managing content and supporting the in-country team in generating this.
  • To collect content for newsletters.
  • To assist with the development and implementation of a Communications Strategy.

Other

  • To line manage the Logistics Officer and Drivers and support them in their duties.
  • To perform any other duties deemed necessary to meet the needs of this organization.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

  • Bachelor’s degree in related field from recognised University.
  • Experience of procurement using an established and robust procurement policy.
  • Experience managing a team.

  • Experience working with large projects / grants.

  • Experience working with institutional donors.

  • Experience in liaising with government officials, donors and other partners.

  • Experience of human resource management policies and procedures.

  • Knowledge of procurement principles and processes.

  • Knowledge of database management.

  • Highly proficient in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), particularly Microsoft Excel.

  • Demonstrated organisational skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

  • Ability to learn and apply new skills and techniques on the job.

  • Ability to work effectively with others and manage a team.

  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.

  • Ability to manage time well.

  • Reliable and conscientious.

  • Committed to the motivation of others.

  • Ability to stay organized, good record keeping, excellent report writing and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to self-motivate, prioritize, multitask and work autonomously within the scope of the role.

  • Fluent written and spoken English.

  • Willingness to accept basic living and working conditions.

  • Commitment to the goals and principles of Welbodi Partnership.

Desirable

  • Relevant qualifications
  • Experience in producing reports for international donors.
  • Experience managing or working with social media for an organisation.
  • Experience working in Sierra Leone or elsewhere in West- Africa.
  • Fluency in Krio and/or other local languages.

GENERAL POLICIES PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES

In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees and volunteers at Welbodi Partnership are expected to comply with the general duties outlined below and detailed in full in our policies.

SAFEGUARDING

Welbodi Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Applicants for this position should be aware that if successful, they will be requested to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, or equivalent in countries other than the UK. The Welbodi Partnership complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice.

DATA PROTECTION

Welbodi Partnership complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

Welbodi Partnership is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in volunteering and employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the organisation. It is the Welbodi Partnership’s policy as an employer to treat all people equally irrespective of race, ethnic origin, nationality, sex, marital or parental status, gender, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age or political belief.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Welbodi Partnership operates in tertiary and primary healthcare facilities in one of the world’s poorest countries. Consequently, working conditions can be challenging, including many things we take for granted in other working environments, such as running water, power, communications, staff competency and regular supplies of essential medicines and equipment – many of these things are not a given in the environments where we work. Whilst every reasonable effort is made to ensure a safe working environment, this is a challenging context, much of which is out of our control. Welbodi Partnership places a strong emphasis on staff health and well-being and strives to ensure staff comfort at all times.

JOB REVISION

This job description should be viewed as a guide to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. The duties of the post may be varied from time to time in response to changing circumstances.

SALARY/BENEFITS

Based on job competency alignment to internal pay scales. The full remuneration package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS

The closing date for applications is the 24th MAY 2020– we encourage potential applicants to submit as soon as possible.

To apply for this position please send your cover letter, CV and contact details of 3 referees in one email to jobs@welbodipartnership.orgusing the following subject title: Application – Operations Manager

Please include the following in your cover letter (2 pages maximum):

a. Reasons for applying to this position

b. Overview of key experience related to this post

c. Your country of residence and nationality

d. Date you are able to commence and duration of availability.

Please note: CVs should be no more than 4 pages long. Please do notsend any additional documentation at this stage.**

For any queries relating to the position, please email jobs@welbodipartnership.org.

Driver

$
0
0
Country: Sierra Leone
Organization: Welbodi Partnership
Closing date: 3 Aug 2020

BACKGROUND

Welbodi Partnership is a UK-registered charity working to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity in Sierra Leone. Since 2008, Welbodi Partnership has worked in partnership with hospital management, health facility staff, and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the Western Area of Sierra Leone. We do this through a range of health system strengthening activities, staff training, hospital improvement projects, and community engagement.

Our vision is that all women and children in Sierra Leone will have access to effective essential healthcare services characterised by respect and dignity for all, including patients, communities and staff. Our mission is to build the capacity of the health system in Sierra Leone to reduce the number of women and children who are sick, suffer, or die unnecessarily. Ola During Children’s Hospital serves a crowded and deprived local population, is in easy reach of around 1 million people (1/7 of the population) and is the only national referral centre for paediatrics. Similarly, Princess Christian Maternity Hospital is the only tertiary referral maternity facility in Sierra Leone and only healthcare facility providing Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal services (C-EmONC) across the Western Area District. Based here, we implement capacity building activities to catalyse improvements in maternal and child-care delivery.

For further information about our work, please see: www.welbodipartnership.org

ROLE PURPOSE

The position is under the supervision of the Logistics Officer and is responsible to transport the WP personnel and materials while maintaining the integrity of the fleet. This function supports all programs and is essential to the implementation of operations in Sierra Leone. The driver is responsible for the security of the vehicle and staff on board during each movement and should therefore maintain a constant communication with the WP office as required for security reasons.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • The driver must follow all WP rules governing the utilization of the vehicles.
  • The driver must follow applicable Sierra Leonean traffic law.
  • The driver must remind WP rules to all passengers (seat belt, no smoking, no alcohol and adherence to hand hygiene and social distancing measures in line with WP’s COVID-19 policy).
  • The driver must be in possession of a valid driver’s license at all times.
  • The driver must inspect their vehicle prior to each departure and report any damage to the vehicle or any missing equipment.
  • The driver must clean outside and inside of the vehicle when instructed to do so by the Logistics Officer or if it is quite obvious that the vehicle is in need of cleaning, and at the end of every trip, the driver will clean out all rubbish from the inside of the vehicle, and wipe down any spillage stains etc.
  • The driver must check that all the documents (vehicle license and insurance) are in date and in the vehicle, notifying the Operations team in advance, when renewal is needed.
  • The driver must refuel the vehicle when the tank is half empty.
  • The driver must fill for each trip, short or long, the vehicle log sheet.
  • The driver must check for any security notice for the area where he/she intends to travel before departure.
  • All vehicle log sheet must be presented weekly on an assigned day to the Logistics Officer and Operations Manager.
  • The driver must comply with all security directives issued by the security department for the area where he/she is traveling, ensuring that the vehicle is secured at all times (appropriately parked, locked etc).
  • The driver must return the keys to the guards at the end of each shift for safe keeping in the box provided for this.
  • The driver must fill a written report for any accident or incident in which he/she is involved.
  • Travel between cities is not permitted after dark.
  • Performs other miscellaneous duties at the request of the Logistics Officer.
  • The driver should ensure that the vehicle is not used for any purposes not relating to WP work without the knowledge of the Country Director.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

External: MOHs, NGOs, Local Authorities etc.

Internal: Grants Manager, Programmes Manager and staff, Operations Manager, Finance Manager, M&E Manager and Support Staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education (knowledge): Minimum JSS level or other Certificate or Diploma.

Valid Driving license.

Experience: 3-4 years working experience in a humanitarian setting as a driver and experience in the use of HF and VHF radios communication.

Skills and Abilities: Must be a good team player and troubleshooter, good communication skills both written and verbal. Must know how to operate HF and VHF radios. Must be physically fit.

SKILL & ABILITIES;

Mandatory:

  • Committed to the mission and principles of the Welbodi Partnership
  • Operational management – understand WP policies and systems and applies them effectively;
  • The ability to work within a team environment;
  • Ability to work with all grades of staff;
  • The ability to solve basic problems;
  • Can identify issues and problems early and inform line manager;
  • Respectful both within the organization and with external interactions;
  • The ability to adapt and learn, accept constructive criticism and instructions from superiors;
  • Can communicate well both verbally and in basic written communication across all department.

How to apply:

The closing date for applications is the 3rdAUGUST 2020– we encourage potential applicants to submit as soon as possible.

To apply for this position please send your cover letter and an up to date CV in one email to jobs@welbodipartnership.orgusing the following subject title: Application – Driver.

Please include the following in your cover letter (2 pages maximum):

a. Reasons for applying to this position

b. Overview of key experience related to this post

c. Your country of residence and nationality

d. Date you are able to commence and duration of availability.

Please note: CVs should be no more than 4 pages long. Please do notsend any additional documentation at this stage.**

Only those applicants shortlisted for an interview will be notified.**

For any queries relating to the position, please email jobs@welbodipartnership.org.

Visiting Consultant Paediatrician

$
0
0
Country: Sierra Leone
Organization: Welbodi Partnership
Closing date: 10 Sep 2021

BACKGROUND

The Ola During Children’s Hospital is located in the densely populated eastern part of Freetown, Sierra Leone. The hospital is established as the only tertiary referral paediatric hospital in Sierra Leone and is part of the University of Sierra Leone Teaching Hospitals Complex, comprising of six hospitals. The Ola During Children’s Hospital has officially acquired the partial accreditation for postgraduate training in Paediatrics by the West African College of Physicians, the reaccreditation was due in March 2020 but this visit was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Approximately 12,000 children are admitted annually. The Ola During Children’s Hospital has 200 inpatient beds divided across two general wards (with oncology, nephrology, pulmonology, neurology and infectious disease subspecialties), a resuscitation department, an intensive care unit, an emergency room / HDU, an isolation unit, a nutrition unit and a neonatal unit. In addition, various clinics (HIV, Tuberculosis, etc) are held on a regular basis.

Sierra Leone has a high under five mortality rate, one of the highest in the world. The Government of Sierra Leone is putting all measures in place to change this status. One of the measures is strengthening the tertiary hospitals and the affiliating teaching hospitals to improve the quality of care which would support in strengthening the postgraduate training of residents.

Currently, there are a number of pre-residents, 2 junior residents and one senior resident in the department of paediatrics and this is expected to increase in number in the next few years. As per the requirement of the West African College of Physicians, to be able to run the postgraduate training in Paediatrics requires at least 5 consultants to be present as faculty members, which is where there is a current gap.

In this context, with support from the World Health Organisation, Welbodi Partnership intends to appoint several International Paediatric Consultants to help support the postgraduate and undergraduate training, clinical service and quality improvement in the hospital, thus improving patient care on flexible short-term contracts (minimum 1 month, maximum 7 months).

ROLE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The purpose of these roles is to strengthen the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes at ODCH and embark on quality improvement activities in the hospital.

Specific objectives include:

  1. To provide support to the local consultants in carrying out and upgrading the

    undergraduate and postgraduate training programmes for students and doctors

    respectively.

  2. To support audit and research in the hospital.

  3. To provide clinical patient care and supervise and train the junior doctors.

  4. The consultants will also be required to help in the postgraduate training programme

    of nurses.

SCOPE OF WORK

Under the supervision of the Medical Superintendent and Head of Department for Paediatrics at the Ola During Children’s Hospital, and the Welbodi Project Manager, the consultant is expected to:

  • Assist in the planning and execution of the postgraduate training of the residents according to the Curriculum of the West African College of Physicians.

  • Assist in the planning and execution of the undergraduate training of the residents according to the Curriculum set by the head of department for Paediatrics.

  • To provide direct support to house officers, medical officers, residents and senior residents with bedside teaching and other clinical management of paediatric patients.

  • To promote and carry out research and assist students and junior doctors in the area of research.

  • Help organise and take part in various postgraduate meetings.

  • Assist in the development of protocols (clinical and non-clinical) for all cadres

    working in the hospital.

  • Head a ward and be responsible for the smooth running of that particular ward.

  • Carry out out-patient clinics, according to the subspecialty interest of the consultant.

  • Be involved in the general quality improvement of the hospital.

  • Assist in the assessment of under- and postgraduate students, also at unit/ward

    level.

  • Take part in the on-call roster for the senior doctors.

  • Take part in meetings of the senior doctors.

  • Assist in the organisation and mentoring of pre-primary doctors.

  • Assist in the training of nurses.

    EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

    • Lectures, bedside teaching, tutorials, meetings conducted at the allocated time.

    • Smooth running of the particular ward allocated to and optimal care of the patients

    on that ward.

    • House officers, medical officers, residents, senior residents are mentored in the

    clinical management of various diseases.

    • Pre-residents, residents and senior residents successfully taking the primary,

    membership and fellowship exams respectively.

    • Successful Standard Operating Procedure development for clinics.

    • Contribution to at least one research project, quality improvement project or audit.

    • Multiple clinical and non-clinical protocols designed.

    • Smooth running of undergraduate and postgraduate exams/assessment.

    • Successful on call duties.

    • Successful lectures and clinical training of nurses.

    • Report of training needs assessment of the nurses and doctors.

    • Feedback to the Medical Superintendent and Head of Department concerning any

    irregularities. 1. PERSON SPECIFICATION

    Qualifications:

    • Fellowship in the Faculty of Paediatrics of the West African College of Physicians, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health or American/European equivalent.

    Experience: * At least 5-years’ experience post fellowship.

    • Experience in training of undergraduate and postgraduate students.

    • Preferably subspecialty or experience in either emergency medicine, nephrology,

      endocrinology, pulmonology, gastroenterology or infectious disease.

    • Previous experience in Sierra Leone or sub-Saharan African countries or regions will be an asset.

      Skills:

    • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

    • Ability to develop a suitable capacity building training program for doctors and

      nurses.

    • Good coordination skills with the direct supervisor and other key health

      stakeholders.

    • Good interpersonal skills to establish rapport with staff at all levels.

    • Ability to articulate and link up the needs of the unit that consultant is attached to.

    • Monitoring and supportive supervision skills for the wards, for the junior doctors and

      for medical students.

    • High level of motivation and patience to assist in the building up of the hospital to

      international standard.

      GENERAL POLICIES PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES

      In addition to the key job responsibilities detailed in this job description all employees and volunteers at Welbodi Partnership are expected to comply with the general duties outlined below and detailed in full in our policies.

      SAFEGUARDING

      Welbodi Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. Applicants for this position should be aware that if successful, they will be requested to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, or equivalent in countries other than the UK. The Welbodi Partnership complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice.

      DATA PROTECTION

      Welbodi Partnership complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

      EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

      Welbodi Partnership is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in volunteering and employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the organisation.It is the Welbodi Partnership’s policy as an employer to treat all people equally irrespectiveof race, ethnic origin, nationality, sex, marital or parental status, gender, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age or political belief.

      WORKING CONDITIONS

      The Consultant will be based in the Ola During Children’s Hospital, Freetown, Sierra Leone and will have use of shared office space.

      Welbodi Partnership operates in tertiary and primary healthcare facilities in one of the world’s poorest countries. Consequently, working conditions can be challenging, including many things we take for granted in other working environments, such as running water, power, communications, staff competency and regular supplies of essential medicines and equipment – many of these things are not a given in the environments where we work. Whilst every reasonable effort is made to ensure a safe working environment, this is a challenging context, much of which is out of our control. Welbodi Partnership places a strong emphasis on staff health and well-being and strives to ensure staff comfort at all times.

      JOB REVISIONS

      This job description should be viewed as a guide to the duties required and is not definitive or restrictive in any way. The duties of the post may be varied from time to time in response to changing circumstances.

      SALARY / BENEFITS

      • Salary between USD1500 and 2000 per month depending on experience

      • Housing allowance

      • 1 return flight from current place of residence to Sierra Leone

      • Travel and medical insurance cover

      The full remuneration package will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for this position please send your cover letter, CV and contact details of 3 referees in one email to jobs@welbodipartnership.org using the following subject title: Application – ODCH Paediatric Consultant.

Please include the following in your cover letter (2 pages maximum):

a. Reasons for applying to this position
b. Overview of key experience related to this post
c. Your country of residence and nationality

d. Date you are able to commence and duration of availability.

Please note: CVs should be no more than 4 pages long. Please do not send any additional documentation at this stage.

For any queries relating to the position, please email jobs@welbodipartnership.org.

Programmes Intern

$
0
0
Organization: Welbodi Partnership
Closing date: 28 Oct 2020

BACKGROUND

Welbodi Partnership is a UK-registered charity working to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity in Sierra Leone. Since 2008, Welbodi Partnership has worked in partnership with hospital management, health facility staff, and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to improve maternal and child health outcomes in the Western Area of Sierra Leone. We do this through a range of health system strengthening activities, staff training, hospital improvement projects, and community engagement.

Our vision is that all women and children in Sierra Leone will have access to effective, essential healthcare services characterised by respect and dignity for all, including patients, communities and staff. Our mission is to build the capacity of the health system in Sierra Leone to reduce the number of women and children who are sick, suffer, or die unnecessarily.

Ola During Children’s Hospital serves a crowded and deprived local population, is in easy reach of around 1 million people (1/7 of the population) and is the only national referral centre for paediatrics. Similarly, Princess Christian Maternity Hospital is the only tertiary referral maternity facility in Sierra Leone and only healthcare facility providing Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Neonatal services (C-EmONC) across the Western Area District. Based here, we implement capacity building activities to catalyse improvements in maternal and child care delivery.

*For further information, please see: www.welbodipartnership.org*

CONTEXT

One in eight children in Sierra Leone dies before their fifth birthday (UNICEF 2015), mainly from preventable and treatable diseases. A lot of work remains to be done if Sierra Leone is to reach Sustainable Development Goal 3; ensuring healthy lives and promoting well-being for all at all ages. Whilst there are interventions which address child health, there are few providing the high-level technical support needed, meaning care remains rudimentary. There is an urgent need for quality tertiary healthcare for children, requiring trained staff and well-equipped facilities to enable clinicians to make appropriate decisions about care.

The Ebola outbreak highlighted severe challenges to Sierra Leone's health system: a limited health workforce in numbers and quality, ineffective supply chains and challenged management systems. Sierra Leone has one of the weakest health infrastructures in the world and continues to be liable to outbreaks and other considerable public health issues.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Welbodi Partnership is looking to expand, and so the primary focus for the Intern will be fundraising. The Intern will focus on two main areas of fundraising, small foundations and trusts (identifying opportunities and proposal-writing) and will support social media promotion. Dependent on background and experience, there may also be an opportunity for the Intern to be involved in the scoping and design of new programmes alongside the Hospital Teams, and to contribute to grant writing for large and/or government donors.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

· Research and identify fundraising opportunities

· Proposal and report writing

· Manage small grants database

· Support the organisation with event fundraising

· Contribute to promotional and social media content

· Support administrative work

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Personal attributes

· Passionate about improving health care in sub-Saharan Africa

· Ability to work effectively with others in a cross-cultural environment

· Ability to work well under pressure and deliver to deadlines whilst maintaining standards

· Outgoing, enthusiastic, and willing to learn

Essential

· Undergraduate degree from a recognised University

· Excellent written and spoken English communication skills

· Self-starter, works well with little supervision and within the scope of the role

· Excellent computer skills in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

· Commitment to the goals and principles of Welbodi Partnership

Highly desirable

· A Masters’ level education (Public Health, Development Studies, or similar)

· Experience of developing and writing funding proposals

· Experience of developing programme budgets

· Experience of writing donor reports

· Experience in a health care setting (service delivery, policy etc.)

· Previous experience of travelling or working in Low- or Middle-Income Countries

What you can expect to get from this experience

· Experience with an international NGO, invaluable for a career in global health and development

· An understanding of how a well-managed and efficient international NGO operates

· Support from a dedicated team

· Insight into the day-to-day running of an international NGO based in one of the world’s poorest countries

GENERAL POLICIES PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES

All employees and volunteers at Welbodi Partnership are expected to comply with the general duties outlined below and detailed in full in our policies.

Safeguarding

Welbodi Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way thatsupports this commitment. Applicants for this position should be aware that if successful, they will be requested to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, or equivalent in countries other than the UK. The Welbodi Partnership complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice.

Data protection

Welbodi Partnership complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Equality and Diversity

Welbodi Partnership is committed to a comprehensive policy of Equal Opportunities in volunteering and employment in which individuals are selected and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities and are given equal opportunities within the organisation. It is the Welbodi Partnership’s policy as an employer to treat all people equally irrespective of race, ethnic origin, nationality, gender, sex, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, creed, disability, age or political belief.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Given travel restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Programmes Intern will be expected to work remotely alongside our Strategy & Grants Manager.

In the future, there may be an opportunity for Programme Intern's to work from our office in Sierra Leone. If this does become possible, we note that Welbodi Partnership operates in tertiary and primary healthcare facilities in one of the world’s poorest countries. Consequently, working conditions can be challenging. Many things we may take for granted in other working environments, such as running water, power, communications and regular supplies of essential medicines and equipment are not a given in the environments where we work. Every reasonable effort is made to ensure a safe working environment; however, this is a challenging context and much is out of our control. We place a strong emphasis on staff health and well-being and strive to ensure staff comfort at all times.

How to apply:

APPLICATION PROCESS: While we have an open application process we encourage potential applicants to submit as soon as possible.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, CV, and contact details of two referees to jobs@welbodipartnership.org with the following subject title: Application – Programmes Intern

Please include the following in your cover letter (2 pages maximum):

a. Reasons for applying to this position

b. Overview of key experience related to this post

c. Your country of residence and nationality

d. Date you are able to commence and duration of availability

For any queries relating to the position, please email jobs@welbodipartnership.org

Major Gifts Executive - Every Second Counts Appeal

$
0
0
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Closing date: 1 Nov 2020

Starting Salary: £35,002 - £36,479 p.a. (Inc London Weighting)

Contract: One Year (with possibility of extension)

Position Description

CAFOD has just launched the private phase of the Every Second Counts (ESC) Appeal to raise £5m to support CAFOD’s protracted international emergency work that does not usually reach mainstream news platforms.

We are looking for an experienced high value major donor fundraiser with hands on knowledge of project management as well as managing long term major gift relationships. You will lead our £5m ESC appeal for our international emergency work. As a strong team player, you will have the ambition to drive the appeal, ensuring supporters engage with it and donate at significant levels.

The MGP Executive will have previous and successful experience of generating significant gifts for not-for-profit organisations and for developing peer to peer approaches. An Advisory Group has been recruited who are presently managed by the Major Donor Manager (MDM). Alongside the MDM, you will manage key influential supporters and senior CAFOD staff and where possible Trustees to help towards the success of the appeal.

Job Profile

The post sits in the Major Gifts and Philanthropy (MGP) Section, part of the Fundraising and Participation Group and it will be managed by the Head of Major Gifts and Philanthropy (Head of MGP).

You will work in partnership with the MGP section, the International Development Group and Finance colleagues in managing the overall programme activities and expectations.

The MGP Executive will provide the day to day management of ESC’s strategy, as well as develop relationships and explore new ways to work and engage with CAFOD’s high net worth major gift donors and influencers.

The ideal candidate will have a track record of managing substantial major giving relationships and project management, as well as being a strong team player and a confident self-starter. You will be able to direct the appeal to build solid relationships with CAFOD’s high value supporters and stakeholders in order to maximise and influence their long-term partnerships.

TO READ MORE AND APPLY, PLEASE VISIT CAFOD WEBSITE TO BEGIN FILLING OUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS

How to apply:

To read more and apply, please visit CAFOD website to begin filling out the application process.

Programme Development and Funding Officer

$
0
0
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Closing date: 28 Feb 2021

Job Purpose

To contribute to CAFOD’s involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC) in line with the agreed strategy, by engaging in programme development; securing institutional funding for CAFOD supported programmes and partnerships; and contract management. The scope of the post falls into the following broad functions:

• Programme development in line with the direction set by the DRC Strategy: in co-operation with partners and programme colleagues, support the design, development (and were appropriate also implementation) of CAFOD supported programmes;

• Programme funding & partner fundraising capacity: lead, facilitate or support the preparation of programme funding applications to institutional donors, in close co-operation with programme colleagues and partners. This includes keeping up-to-date with donor strategies and priorities and raising awareness of donor requirements and partner obligations to fulfil these. Furthermore, in line with relevant capacity strengthening plans, support partners in strengthening their own capacity to fundraise.

• Contract Management: lead on reporting, monitoring and evaluating institutionally funded programmes, in line with CAFOD and donor standards.

• Internal and external representation: as appropriate and in coordination with the Country Representative, liaise and manage relations with relevant donors. Furthermore, engage with internal stakeholders, including working groups and communities of practice on cross-organisational work, particularly with the International Programme Funding Unit on donor engagement strategies;

• Systems and compliance: ensure the effective use of CAFOD’s systems to share knowledge and inform decision making and implementation. This includes ensuring compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work and donor contracts;

• Donor focus: where appropriate, in co-ordination with the International Programme Funding Unit, support the development of specific donor engagement strategies, including, where appropriate, assuming “donor lead” responsibilities for specific donor/s.

Job Scope

The post-holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with peers across the International Development Group, as well as with colleagues in the Emergency Response and Advocacy Groups, and the International Programme Funding Unit. This is in order to develop and maintain horizontal links between programmes, learning, innovation, good practice, and fundraising within and between regions or areas of work. The role has also a number of cross-divisional and cross-organisational functions linked to work with CAFOD’s Education, Communities & Supporters, Fundraising, Finance and Media teams.

While the DRC portfolio will be allocated to the post holder, a degree of flexibility is expected and therefore the post-holder may be required to support other programmes and colleagues during particularly busy times or emergencies. Furthermore, his/her portfolio of countries/sub-regions may change/evolve over time to meet CAFOD’s and partners’ needs.

The post-holder will be expected to undertake international travel for approximately 3 months a year. The post will be located in Goma DRC.

Accountability

The post-holder reports to the Country Representative – DRC. He/she is not a budget holder but may carry out some supervision tasks for staff members. S/he may be task managed by the CAFOD Deputy Country Representative.

Key Responsibilities

Programme development in line with the direction set by the DRC Country Strategy

• As guided by his/her line manager and taking into consideration his/her allocated portfolio), work with programme staff and partners in the design, development (and were appropriate, implementation) of high quality programmes and projects in line with the DRC strategy and programme frameworks;

• Contribute to the development of resource development plans, as well as to identifying new funding opportunities through donor mapping exercises;

• Support regional or joint programme funding opportunities as necessary.

• Where necessary and in discussion with his/her line manager, participate in surge requests from other International Development or Emergency Response Groups;

• Keep up-to-date with donor policy developments and trends, both within the relevant country/sub-region/sector, and more generally, and represent CAFOD in funding review groups/networks in the countries/sub-regions as appropriate.

Programme funding and partners’ fundraising capacity

• In agreement with partners and programme staff, assess existing partner capacities and systems to manage and implement institutionally funded programmes and, jointly develop programme and project funding proposals;

• Lead, co-ordinate or support the preparation of funding applications with donors such as: ECHO, DEC, DfID, EC, UN, Comic Relief, Big Lottery Fund, etc.;

• Contribute to investing in partners’ capacities, by jointly identifying funding needs, developing plans to strengthen capacities, e.g. proposal writing, programme development, monitoring & evaluation, etc., or identifying sources of support. This can be through identifying who is best placed to offer such support or by the direct provision of specific capacity strengthening initiatives;

• Support partners in accessing the tools and support required to secure and effectively manage institutional funding, as well as strengthening partner capacity in donor mapping and developing donor engagement strategies;

• To work with CAFOD’s Country Representative and Programme Management on designing a partners’ institutional funding capacity strengthening initiative/strategy.

Contract Management

• Working with programme staff and partners to manage various contracts, including financial and narrative reporting, and monitoring and evaluation (including facilitating external evaluations) of institutionally funded programmes, in line with jointly agreed standards (Programme Cycle Management), donor requirements, and CAFOD’s value of Stewardship;

• Responsible for reporting to donors – including financial reporting and ultimately responsible for the quality of those reports before submission.

• Support programme staff and partners on the development of plans, accounting frameworks and work plans, etc.

Internal and external representation

• In agreement with the Country Representative and programme management develop, nurture and manage relationships with donor organisations, and create opportunities to share CAFOD’s programme experiences with donor staff;

• Communicate with other teams within CAFOD to ensure that the programme is well understood, and that information is available for fundraising and communication needs. This may involve participation in sessions/events with supporters, communities of practice, working groups, etc., as agreed with the relevant manager;

• Where appropriate, liaise with the International Programme Funding Unit to ensure coherent donor engagement strategies are developed and maintained;

• Work with partners to regularly assess the quality of the relationship, ensuring that effective communication channels are in place, and that funding-related issues are timely addressed;

• In agreement with partners, contribute to raising the profile of partners’ work with relevant donors in the region and/or globally.

Systems and compliance

• Effectively use CAFOD’s programme management information systems to ensure programme and project information and documentation is up-to-date. This will include producing management information to support decision making;

• Ensure compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work, including liaising with IPFU donor leads on donor compliance requirements.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Child Protection

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children and young people and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children, seeing these interests as paramount. This post involves responsibility for people who will have contact with children or young people and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to child protection issues.

Key Competencies

Person Specification

Understanding our context

  • Understanding international development: Understanding and experience of international development and programme management and quality standards within this context

Working together

  • Communicating; Able to communicate with colleagues and partners at a distance
  • Looking outwards; Understanding of effective and values-based partnership work between northern and southern organisations and communities.

Making change happen

  • Managing resources: the ability to prepare and monitor budgets, contribute to assessing the appropriateness of partner financial systems, and ensure compliance with, knowledge and understanding of financial
  • Achieving results; experience of developing successful funding applications for institutional donors; experience of participatory project design, and use of analytical tools.
  • Managing our performance: experience of developing and implementing monitoring systems to track the effectiveness of programmes.

Job-specific competencies

I. Understanding and first-hand experience of institutional funding work/projects, priorities, trends and donor conditions within the international development sector; , ideally with first-hand experience of working with the EC;

II. Experience of using programme cycle management tools effectively to deliver work within an agreed programme framework;

III. Able and committed to working with and strengthen or complementing the capacity of partner organisations and colleagues;

IV. iv. Finance management and budgeting understanding and experience.

V. Ability and willingness to travel within DRC and/or to the UK (approximately for 3months per year), sometimes at short notice;

VI. Thematic experience in one or more of CAFOD DRC key thematic areas (Livelihoods & Food security, Participatory Governance, and WASH)

VII. Experience of working with complex emergencies or protracted crisis.

VIII. Fluent French is a requirement for this post

Desirable Criteria

I. Fluent written and spoken French and English

How to apply:

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

**CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

To read more and apply, please visit the CAFOD website by the closing date.

Welbodi Partnership Trustee

$
0
0
Country: Sierra Leone
Organization: Welbodi Partnership
Closing date: 26 Feb 2021

Welbodi Partnership is a UK-registered charity working to reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity in Sierra Leone. Since 2008, Welbodi Partnership has worked in partnership with hospital management, health facility staff, and the Ministry of Health and Sanitation to improve maternal and child health outcomes in Sierra Leone. We do this through a range of health system strengthening activities, staff training, hospital improvement projects, and community engagement.

Our vision is that all women and children in Sierra Leone will have access to effective essential healthcare services characterised by respect and dignity for all, including patients, communities and staff. Our mission is to build the capacity of the health system in Sierra Leone to reduce the number of women and children who are sick, suffer, or die unnecessarily.

*For further information, please see: www.welbodipartnership.org*

We are currently seeking up to two new Trustees to join our team of skilled, passionate and committed individuals. If you are interested in being part of the next phase of our development and have time and skills to offer, then please do get in touch. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and are keen to increase representation from the region in which we work, therefore we are particularly keen to receive applications from Sierra Leone nationals with expertise in finance, business, fundraising or health care. We also welcome applications from people who have not previously served as a Trustee. Please note that Trustees are honorary posts, with reimbursement for out of pocket expenses.

The expected time commitment is approximately 8 days per year comprising of occasional advice and support to the Welbodi team in your area of expertise, quarterly Board meetings over Skype, preparation for Board meetings, including reading updates and engagement with the senior management team and other activities as required to ensure the smooth and effective running of the charity. We plan one face to face Board meeting per year, either in Freetown or London.

Purpose of the role

The Trustees are collectively responsible for the governance of Welbodi Partnership (WP), ensuring it is effectively and sustainably run and ensuring that the mission of WP is being delivered, meeting its overall purposes. Trustees have a legal responsibility for WP’s management and administration, and ensuring that it is solvent, well-run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for the benefit of the public for which it has been set up. The Board consists of a minimum of three officers and one ordinary member who work together and take overall responsibility for WP.

Primary Responsibilities of the Board

· Furthering the WP’s overall purpose, as set out in its governing document, and setting its direction and strategy – for example, by developing plans and strategies and monitoring progress.

· Ensuring the work of WP is effective, responsible and legal – for example, by the use of policies and procedures and systems for monitoring and evaluating the charity’s work.

· Safeguarding finances, resources and property and ensuring they are used to further WP’s purposes – for example, by insuring and documenting assets, maintaining financial systems, monitoring income and expenditure and ensuring the charity is financially sustainable or viable.

· Being ‘accountable’ to those with an interest or stake in or who regulate WP – for example, by preparing annual reports and accounts and consulting with stakeholders. Being clear about the people who carry out work on behalf of WP – trustees, staff, volunteers – establishing and respecting boundaries between the governance role of the board and operational or day to day matters.

· Ensuring the Board operates effectively – for example, ensuring it receives the right reports and advice, by planning the recruitment and induction of trustees, providing trustees with support and training or carrying out reviews or appraisals of the board’s effectiveness.

· Providing advice and support to fundraising activities.

Duties of the Trustee

1. Ensure that WP is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit

Trustees must make sure that WP is carrying out the purposes for which it is set up, and no other purpose. This includes:

· Ensure you understand the charity’s purposes.

· Plan what WP will do, and what you want it to achieve.

· Be able to explain how all of the charity’s activities are intended to further or support its purposes.

· Understand how the charity benefits the public by carrying out its purposes.

2. Comply with WP’s governing document and the law

Trustees must:

· Make sure that WP complies with its governing document.

· Comply with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to WP.

· Take reasonable steps to find out about legal requirements, for example by reading relevant guidance or taking appropriate advice when you need to.

3. Act in WP’s best interests

Trustees must:

· Do what is required to best enable WP to carry out its purposes.

· Make balanced and adequately informed decisions, thinking about the long term as well as the short term.

· Avoid putting yourself in a position where your duty to your charity conflicts with your personal interests or loyalty to any other person or body.

· Not receive any benefit from WP unless it is properly authorised and is clearly in the organisation’s interests; this also includes anyone who is financially connected to you, such as a partner, dependent child or business partner.

4. Manage WP’s resources responsibly

Trustees must act responsibly, reasonably and honestly. This is sometimes called the duty of prudence. Prudence is about exercising sound judgement, so Trustees must:

· Make sure WP’s assets are only used to support or carry out its purposes.

· Avoid exposing WP’s assets, beneficiaries or reputation to undue risk.

· Not over-commit WP.

· Take special care when investing or borrowing.

· Comply with any restrictions on spending funds or selling land.

· Ensure appropriate procedures and safeguards in place and take reasonable steps to ensure that these are followed.

5. Act with reasonable care and skill

As someone responsible for governing a charity, you:

· Must use reasonable care and skill, making use of your skills and experience and taking appropriate advice when necessary.

· Should give enough time, thought and energy to your role, for example by preparing for, attending and actively participating in all Trustees’ meetings.

6. Ensure WP is accountable

Trustees must comply with statutory accounting and reporting requirements. You should also:

· Be able to demonstrate that WP is complying with the law, well run and effective.

· Ensure accountability within WP, particularly where you delegate responsibility for particular tasks or decisions to staff or volunteers.

Trustee Specification

Knowledge and Experience

· An interest in the work of Welbodi Partnership.

· Expertise in healthcare, finance, business or fundraising experience.

Skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills, verbal communication skills and the ability to support the Chair and other Board members.

· The ability to promote the work of Welbodi Partnership across a diverse network.

· Ability to provide strategic leadership.

· Ability to support informed, rigorous decision-making.

· Work effectively and collaboratively within a team.

Values

· Personal integrity

· Alignment with the values of Welbodi Partnership

How to apply:

While we have an open application process, we encourage potential applicants to submit as soon as possible. For more information about the role please email the Chair of the Board at c.green@welbodipartnership.org.

To apply for this position, please send your cover letter, CV, and contact details of two referees to jobs@welbodipartnership.org with the following subject title: Application – Trustee.

Please include the following in your cover letter (2 pages maximum):

a. Reasons for applying to this position

b. Overview of key experience related to this post

c. Your country of residence and nationality

d. Date you are able to commence and duration of availability

For any queries relating to the position, please email jobs@welbodipartnership.org


Country Representative - South Sudan

$
0
0
Country: South Sudan
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Closing date: 30 Apr 2021

Country Representative - South Sudan

Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 - 24 months)

Salary: £62,257 per annum (This includes a 10% mobility allowance + 10% recruitment and retention allowance + 10% pension contribution + £3000 hardship allowance.)

Position Description

To lead, plan and monitor CAFOD and Trócaire in partnership’s (CTP) involvement in South Sudan in line with the agreed strategy. The scope of the post falls in to the following broad categories:

  • South Sudan Country Programme (humanitarian, development and advocacy) including: ownership of the South Sudan Country Strategy; programme quality and working closely with and in support of partner organisations in South Sudan to build strong and mutually supportive partnerships. This is exercised in consultation with the Head of Region and Joint Agency Governance Group (JAGG) and in line with the overall direction of the region/department/division/organisation for CAFOD and Trócaire.
  • Office Management: Managing the country office, leading and managing the staff team and where necessary engaging short-term consultants for specific inputs.
  • Financial and Funding Accountability: Budget authority and management for the South Sudan programme ensuring good financial management of CTP funds and donor funds, overheads and programme expenditure.
  • Representation: Internal and external representation of the South Sudan programme Ensuring that CTP is effectively represented to key local and international players and networks, including the local church, institutional donors and other key contacts.
  • Communication and Learning: Contributing to the strengthening of CTP’s institutional response to the challenges in South Sudan, through shared learning and information for development education,
  • Security management and risk management: Hold responsibility for managing and ensuring appropriate country security and adherence to CTP policy and guidelines.
  • Other: Fundraising, campaigning and public policy work.

Job Scope

Responsible for line managing managers and for managing staff in South Sudan with multiple partners and programmes; Manage staffing profile within agreed budget; Manage overall budgets, financial planning and authorisation of all expenditure at country level; Manage all financial matters including audits & financial risk at country level; Take responsibility for security management in South Sudan; Act as the legal representative for CTP in South Sudan; Act as prime spokesperson for CTP in South Sudan.

Accountability

This role reports to the Head of Africa and is ex-officio officer to the joint Agency Governance Group, consisting of CAFOD Head of Region, Trócaire Head of Region, Trócaire Head of Humanitarian Programmes and CAFOD Head of Humanitarian Programmes – Africa. This post directly manages: Programme Manager – resilience; Programme Quality manager; Programme Development and Funding Officer, Finance and Administration Manager; and Logistics Coordinator.

To read more and apply please visit CAFOD website to begin the application process.

How to apply:

To read more and apply, please visit CAFOD jobsite https://cafod.org.uk/Work-with-us to begin the application process.

Request For Professional Auditing Services

$
0
0
Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Closing date: 21 May 2021

REQUEST FOR PROFESIONAL AUDITING SERVICES

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD)

28th April 2021 - Closing date 21st May 2021

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development is an international development charity. We are headquartered in London and have an office in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Goma. We are the official aid agency for the Catholic Church in England and Wales. With your help, we reach out to people living in hard-to-reach places, in war zones and those who are discriminated against. We believe that if one of us is hurt, hungry or abandoned, we all are hurt, hungry and abandoned. No one should be beyond the love and support they need to live a dignified life.

PURPOSE

CAFOD is soliciting proposals from qualified auditing firms to conduct an audit for a grant project funded by the Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA).

The period of the audit is from 1st May 2020 to 30th April 2021. Total approximate expense for the project period is $1,180,213.

The audit needs to start by 31st May 2021 and a draft audit report submitted by 21st June and a final report submitted by 9th July.

SCOPE AND LOCATION

Due to COVID-19, the audit shall be conducted remotely with only a few days in the office in Goma, DRC, at the place where the project’s financial management is done. Documents will also be sent from our head office in London where some of the country programme leadership sits and the the project financials is also done.

DELIVERABLES

· Draft complete project audit report.

· Copy final complete project audit report.

· Copy of audited financial statement.

· Proposed management letter for CAFOD

REQUIREMENTS

• Evidence showing minimum of 5 years’ experience of INGO audit.

• Certificate of incorporation as Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

• Evidence showing minimum of three audit experience with Standards of Auditing (ISA) 800 ("Special considerations audits of financial statements prepared in accordance with special purpose frameworks ") or ISA 805 ("Special considerations audits of single financial statements and specific elements, accounts or items of a financial statement").

• Evidence showing a minimum of three audit experiences auditing projects funded by International Institutional donors (such as but not limited to, FCDO, ECHO, EU, SIDA and UN Agencies).

STRUCTURE OF THE PROPOSAL TO BE SUBMITTED

• Executive summary: Describe your understanding of the work to be performed and your firm’s ability to perform the work within the timeframe given.

• Professional experience: How and why your firm is the best to deliver and consider this work.

• Team qualifications.

• Detailed audit plan

• Your fee proposal to conduct the basic audit function, along with your fee schedule for additional services that may be required beyond the scope of the audit engagement.

• Estimated number of days for audit work.

• Client references: List of three relevant non-profit clients the firm has served within the past three years.

How to apply:

How to apply

AUDIT PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Terms of Reference for the audit is available on request; please email cdeigh@cafod.org.uk

The proposal must be valid for at least 60 Days and must be submitted by email to lcarver@cafod.org.uk by 5pm EAT on 21stMay 2021.

Programme Manager - Sudan

$
0
0
Country: Sudan
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Closing date: 23 May 2021

Position Description

Starting Salary: £35,785 - £37,134 per annum

Contract: 12 months

Location: Khartoum, Sudan

Job Profile

  • To lead the programmatic and partnership aspects of CAFOD’s involvement in Sudan, in line with the agreed strategy. The scope of the post falls into the following functions:
  • Lead and manage the programme portfolio: in line with the overall framework set by the strategy and the Country Representative, provide direction to and integration across the programmes portfolio, ensuring learning is captured and shared across the wider organisation and between partners;
  • Overseeing effective relationships with partners: providing guidance and support to the Programmes team in their work to develop and nurture effective relationships with partners, and the provision or facilitation of capacity development support, where appropriate;
  • Financial and funding management: responsible for managing the programme budget to agreed standards and parameters, including the development of high-quality funding proposals together with programme Team and the PDFO;
  • Internal and external representation: to be undertaken in co-ordination with the Country Representative and the programmes team;
  • Systems and compliance: ensuring the effective use of CAFOD’s systems to share programme knowledge and inform decision making. Includes ensuring compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work;
  • Security management: supporting the Country Representative in delivering effective security management of the team;
  • Staff management: leading on the recruitment, management and support of staff within the remit of the post’s responsibility, in accordance with CAFOD’s management standards;
  • Thematic focus (may not apply to all posts): complements partners’ thematic understanding on DRR, Food security, livelihood, NRM, Nutrition, WASH and contributing to the development of relevant interventions that bring about positive change, offering guidance and support to the programmes team;
  • Sub-office management: This position does not have direct sub office management responsibilities. However, the incumbent will be required from time to time to cover for the management of El Fasher Sub office in the absence of Darfur Programme Manager with responsibilities for security management in co-operation and co-ordination with the Country Representative.

The post-holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with peers in the International Development Group, Africa Programme team as well as with colleagues in the Emergency Response Group. This role will also need to work closely with other teams across CAFOD including; Advocacy & Education, Communications and Finance teams. In addition, the post holder will work closely with consortium lead and members within a project framework contributing to the overall goal of Taadoud II project and any other consortium projects in the future.

The post holder will be expected to undertake frequent travel (approximately 12 weeks per year) connected with the management of the programme portfolio, and the achievement of strategic objectives. He/she could also be expected to deputise for the Country Representative.

Accountability

This position reports to the Country Representative, Sudan

The post holder will have strong working relationship with the Darfur Programme Manager based in El Fasher, North Darfur.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the programme portfolio:

  • In line with the overall direction set by Sudan Country strategy and the Country Representative, provide direction to CAFOD-supported programmes in Sudan with a very special role in Taadoud II, ensuring that they meet agreed quality standards and donor/contractual obligations;
  • Ensure integration across the programmes portfolio, ensuring that learning is captured and shared across the wider organisation and between partners, and informs decision making;
  • Co-ordinate the development of new pieces of work, while ensuring the effective implementation of existing programmes in line with agreed quality standards (including programme cycle management) and donor contract guidelines and obligations;
  • Lead the review of the programmatic aspects of the country strategy, particularly programme frameworks in line with IPF and Africa framework;
  • Ensure that cross-cutting themes (e.g. gender, downwards accountability, safeguarding children, etc.) are effectively managed within and across the programme, working with the relevant staff to achieve this;
  • Keep up-to-date with development issues and trends, both within the relevant country/sub-region or sector, and more generally;
  • Monitor the political and security context to contribute to CAFOD’s organisational risk assessments and security plans. This includes acting as security manager, where appropriate.
  • Ensures the timely delivery of RISING II programme and report monthly progress to the Country Representative

Overseeing effective relationships with partners:

  • Provide guidance and support to Programme Officers and other members of the Programmes team in their work, to develop and nurture effective relationships with partners. In some cases (e.g. strategic partners), the post-holder can take a more active role in developing those relationships;
  • Work with Programme Officers and the team to support or facilitate the development of partners’ capacities and to promote the sustainability of their work. This includes the development of tailor-made capacity development plans;
  • Ensure that the Sudan partnership portfolio is regularly reviewed and that individual relationships are monitored against CAFOD’s and partners’ partnership standards and expectations.

Financial and funding management:

  • Manage the programme and costs budget and cash flow (implementing manager/budget holder responsibilities), monitoring income and expenditure, and ensuring that the latter is done in compliance with agreed parameters and policy;
  • Identify opportunities for co-financing from institutional donors, and provide leadership in securing and managing such funds, working with the Programme Funding Development Officer and Major Gifts teams;
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting on programme work;
  • Ensure the programme complies with CAFOD’s financial management standards, including managing financial risks.

Internal and external representation:

  • In co-ordination with the Country Representative and the Programmes team develop, nurture and sustain relationships and effective communications with relevant stakeholders, including local government, Taadoud II consortium members, national networks and other agencies working in the state. This will include other Caritas/CIDSE agencies;
  • In liaison with the Country Representative and the team, sustain relationships with relevant bilateral agencies, including FCDO and the EC, seeking opportunities for programme funding, where applicable; including with UN Agencies
  • Effectively communicate with other teams within CAFOD to ensure that the programmes are well understood, and that information is available for fundraising and other communications, including publications, media briefings, development education, etc. This may involve participating in communities of practice, working groups, supporter events, etc, as agreed with the Country Representative.

Systems and compliance:

  • Overseeing the effective use of CAFOD’s systems to share programme knowledge and inform decision making. This includes overseeing compliance with agreements, regulations and requirements attached to our work.

Security management:

  • Supporting the Country Representative in delivering effective security management. This includes among others, acting as security manager when delegated by the Country Representative; support the development of security risk mappings, country security plans; standard operating procedures; contingency plans (e.g. medical evacuation, relocation/evacuation and hibernation), etc.

Thematic focus:

  • Complements partners’ thematic understanding on DRR, Food security, livelihood, NRM, Nutrition, WASH and contributing to the development of relevant interventions that bring about positive change, offering guidance and support to the programmes team;
  • Overseas the entire Taadoud II programme and support the delivery of all its thematic components and focus

Sub-office management:

  • Provide management cover to the El Fasher Sub office in the absence of Darfur Programme Manager with responsibilities for security management in co-operation and co-ordination with the Country Representative.

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Understanding our context

  • Understanding CAFOD; Understand CAFOD ethos and ways of working ( the partnership) model
  • Understanding international development: Understanding and experience of international development and programme management and quality standards.

Working together

  • Looking outwards; Understanding and first-hand experience of effective and values-based partnership work between northern and southern organisations and communities.

Making change happen

  • Managing resources; Makes effective use of ICT, particularly for distance communication
  • Achieving results; Must be motivated to achieve results within the set objectives and budgets
  • Managing our performance; Able to manage competing work demands; Able to manage a team of staff including staff at a distance
  • Taking the lead; Sets an example of what can be achieved

Job-specific competencies

  • Understanding and first-hand experience of institutional funding work/projects, priorities, trends and donor conditions
  • Educated to Degree level in Agriculture/Environment/Natural resources management with proven experience in MEAL
  • Experience using programme cycle management tools effectively to deliver work within an agreed programme framework, including programme integration
  • Able and committed to facilitate or support the development of partners’ capacities
  • Financial management understanding and experience
  • Ability and willingness to travel for approximately 12 weeks per year), sometimes at short notice and to areas of potential risk
  • Languages: Spoken and written English. Knowledge of Arabic will be an added advantage
  • Thematic experience in WASH/NRM/DRR/Nutrition/Food security and Livelihood

Desirable Criteria

  • Previous work experience in Sudan or Overseas
  • Understanding of key Sudan humanitarian and development trends and previous experience on humanitarian work.
  • Understanding of regional trends that may impact negatively or positively the work in Sudan and strong situational analysis skills

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits.

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.

How to apply:

To read more and apply, please visit the CAFOD Website.

Programme Development & Funding Officer - Sudan

$
0
0
Country: Sudan
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Closing date: 27 May 2021

Starting Salary: £31,391 - £32,868 per annum

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term

Location: Sudan

Position Description

Job Profile

To contribute to CAFOD’s involvement in Sudan in line with the agreed strategy, by engaging in programme development; securing institutional funding for CAFOD supported programmes and partnerships; and contract management.

The post-holder will be responsible for building effective working relationships with peers across the International Development Group, as well as with colleagues in the Emergency Response and Advocacy Groups, and the International Programme Funding Unit. This is in order to develop and maintain horizontal links between programmes, learning, innovation, good practice, and fundraising within and between regions or areas of work. The role has also several cross-divisional and cross-organisational functions linked to work with CAFOD’s Education, Communities & Supporters, Fundraising, Finance and Media teams.

While the Sudan portfolio will be allocated to the post holder, a degree of flexibility is expected and therefore the post-holder may be required to support other programmes and colleagues during particularly busy times or emergencies. Furthermore, his/her portfolio of countries/sub-regions may change/evolve over time to meet CAFOD’s and partners’ needs.

Accountability

This position reports to the Country Representative, Sudan

The position does not have any direct line management responsibilities.

How to apply:

To read more and apply, please visit CAFOD website to begin filling out the application process.

Country Representative Zimbabwe & Eswatini

$
0
0
Country: Zimbabwe
Organization: Catholic Agency for Overseas Development
Closing date: 19 Jul 2021

Position Description

Job Profile

This role has overall responsibility for CAFOD’s work in Zimbabwe and Eswatini across a complex and diverse array of programmes and partners. Responsible for leading and developing programme strategy, overseeing large budgets and programmes and managing a large team as well as holding relations with internal and external stakeholders, including authorities, Church and donors. This is a senior leadership position requiring a strategic thinker who can work independently with strong analytical and communication skills and significant experience in the sector. The postholder must have existing right to work in Zimbabwe.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy and Programme Development and Management (30%)

  • Provide vision and direction for the development and implementation of CAFOD’s strategy in Zimbabwe and Eswatini, ensuring shared vision with staff and partners, and in line with CAFOD’s vision, mission and values, specifically ‘Our Common Home’ and Integral Ecology approaches.
  • Ensure all programmes (humanitarian, development and advocacy) and projects meet CAFOD’s quality standards and are appraised, monitored and evaluated according to procedures and partnership values.
  • Initiate the appraisal and funding of new programmes of work in line with CAFOD’s strategic priorities, bringing in best practice and innovation, and ensure appropriate response to requests for humanitarian and development support.
  • Hold oversight of programme risk and ensure appropriate mitigation measures, adaptive management and problem solving.
  • Contribute to the strategic direction of CAFOD’s work, inputting into regional and thematic processes and policies, and provide ideas, initiatives and information for development education, fundraising, campaigning and advocacy work.

Team management (20%):

  • Overall leadership and oversight of Harare office team, ensuring adherence to human resource policies, CAFOD’s management standards, values and working culture.
  • Line management and support of direct reports, including performance management, coaching and individual development.
  • Lead wider cross organisational teams/initiatives relating to the programme, such as media and communications work, advocacy, co-financing initiatives, humanitarian response.
  • Ensure regular Country Management Team meetings and decisions appropriately disseminated to staff.

Financial and funding accountability (15%)

  • Overall budget responsibility and oversight, including plan, manage, and regularly review budgets (staffing, office, programme, donor) in line with CAFOD’s financial policies and procedures.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with CAFOD’s financial management standards.
  • Ensure implementation and regular review of CAFOD’s funding strategy, including horizon scanning, networking and ensuring the country team is accessing and managing institutional funding in accordance with CAFOD’s strategic objectives, policies and procedures.
  • Ensure optimal cost recovery, based on sound systems of budgeting, monitoring and compliance reporting and that CAFOD and back-donor funds are used in the most effective and prudent way, demonstrating good stewardship and compliance with CAFOD’s financial management standards as well full compliance with donor requirements in relation to institutional funding secured.

Representation and relationships (20%)

  • Effective representation of CAFOD in-country in relationships with the Catholic Church, Caritas and CIDSE sister agencies, respecting CAFOD’s partnership values and ethos.
  • Effective representation in the country with NGOs, UN agencies, other international organisations and Government authorities, including participation in relevant coordination fora.
  • Liaise with the country offices of institutional donors in order to raise the profile of CAFOD’s work.
  • Maximise opportunities for collaboration with sister agencies and other faith-based organisations, for integration into country-based Church networks and for engagement in local advocacy work.
  • Oversee partner relations, ensuring alignment with CAFOD’s partnership values, holding senior relationships.

Country office management (10%)

  • Ensure compliance with relevant in-country legislation and requirements including registration, labour law etc., ensure documentation is up-to-date and secure.
  • Ensure the country security plan is accessible and up-to-date, and provide effective security management, including staff security and risk mapping.
  • Oversee, maintain and protect office assets and support systems including computer software and hardware, vehicles, casual staff, bank accounts and procurement.
  • Ensure that all necessary policies and procedures are in place and followed by staff in terms of security, procurement, safeguarding, use of equipment, medical and insurance cover, local terms and conditions – including salary scales. Provide for training of staff in such policies as necessary.

Communication & Learning (5%)

  • Act as spokesperson for CAFOD in country and with external stakeholders, including media where appropriate.
  • Increase awareness about the work of CAFOD’s partners with CAFOD’s constituency in England and Wale and strengthen our corporate education, fundraising, campaigning and communications work.
  • Facilitate partner involvement in CAFOD’s campaigning work and, vice versa, to increase CAFOD’s engagement with partners’ campaigns.
  • Ensure that staff are properly informed and appropriately consulted on key issues relevant to the country programme.
  • Ensure that staff are properly informed and appropriately consulted on relevant key organisational issues.

This list of duties and responsibilities is by no means exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake other relevant and appropriate duties as required. This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.

Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults

CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Understanding our context

  • Understanding Catholic identity; requires sympathy with and understanding of Catholic values and teachings. Able to work within faith based networks and structures
  • Understanding CAFOD; commitment to CAFOD’s vision, mission and values; knowledge and understanding of CAFOD’s approach to development and humanitarian emergencies.
  • Understanding international development; sophisticated understanding of current issues and trends in international development including best practice approaches.

Working together

  • Managing ourselves; able to work independently, self-motivated, ability to prioritise and work under pressure. Sets an example and models organisational values.
  • Working with others; strong commitment to and experience of partnership working, manages conflict appropriately; can operate in complex structures.
  • Communicating; outstanding written and spoken communication skills in English, ability to articulate complex ideas to different audiences, ability to represent the organisation at senior level with diverse interlocutors.
  • Looking outwards; in-depth knowledge of Southern Africa context, excellent analytical skills and judgement, experience of risk and security management.

Making change happen

  • Managing resources; proven experience overseeing and managing large complex budgets, assets and office
  • Achieving results; can provide a vision and clear sense of priorities for the team, demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex programmes across advocacy, development and humanitarian areas.
  • Managing our performance good leadership and people management practices, ability to lead and manage change, experience leading and managing diverse teams
  • Taking the lead; can provide vision and strategic leadership including developing and implementing strategies and managing change

Job-specific competencies

  1. Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to utilise and oversee project cycle management approaches, including programme development, monitoring, accountability and learning.
  2. Experience of working and liaising with international bodies and consortia (Caritas, FCDO, EU, UN and NGOs) and demonstrated success with fund-raising approaches;
  3. Experience or knowledge of managing humanitarian response in complex emergencies
  4. Ability and willingness to travel, often at short notice and in difficult conditions
  5. Must have existing right to work in Zimbabwe

Desirable Criteria

  1. Expertise in one or more relevant programme area; resilient livelihoods, justice, peace and women’s empowerment
  2. Experience of applying programme quality approaches including safeguarding, dignity and inclusion, and integration
  3. Understanding and experience of approaches to ensure accountability in humanitarian and development work

Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits

Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.

CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults

How to apply:

To read more and apply, please visit the CAFOD Website by the closing date.

Viewing all 114 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images