Vacancy Announcement
VACANCY REF:
NL-OTR-ODR-D1/D2-308
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
28 April 2011
ISSUANCE DATE:
29 March 2011
LOCATION:
Leidschendam, The Netherlands
DIVISION/SECTION:
Registry/Office of the Deputy Registrar
TITLE:
Deputy Registrar (Recirculation)
GRADE:
D1/D2
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term appointment of one year limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). Any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of the funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected.
*Note: This is a re-circulation to widen the pool of candidates. Candidates who have previously applied for this vacancy do not need to re-apply.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the authority of the Registrar, the incumbent is responsible for the management of the Tribunal judicial support services and administrative services and in the absence of the Registrar, deputises for him. The incumbent: Advise the Registrar on general policy issues concerning the Tribunal, in particular with regard to judicial support for the Judges and related services. Carry overall responsibilities in supervising and coordinating the judicial support functions of the Tribunal in accordance with the statute of the Tribunal, its Rules of Procedure and Evidence and the Headquarters Agreement concluded between the United Nations and the Host Country. These special responsibilities relate to pre-trial proceedings, proceedings before Trial Chambers and appellate proceedings. Exercise executive and operational authority over the respective units comprising judicial support services, notably in connection with the management of the detention facilities, supervising the protection duties of the Victims and witnesses Unit (VWU), the Victims Participation Unit (VPU), the Court Management and Support Services (CMSS) and the Language Services Section (LSS).
COMPETENCIES:
Professionalism - Knowledge of the substantive field of work in general and of specific areas being supervised. Ability to produce reports and papers on technical issues and to review and edit the work of others; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
Teamwork - Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning & Organizing - Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Accountability - Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
Creativity - Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
Client Orientation - Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Managerial Competencies:
Leadership - Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
Vision - Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
Empowering Others - Delegates responsibility, clarifies expectations, and gives staff autonomy in important areas of their work; encourages others to set challenging goals; holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility; genuinely values all staff members’ input and expertise; shows appreciation and rewards achievement and effort; involves others when making decisions that affect them.
Building Trust - Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; manages in a deliberate and predictable way; operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda; places confidences in colleagues, staff members and clients; gives proper credit to theirs; follows through on agreed upon actions; treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
Managing Performance - Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.
Judgement/Decision-making - Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced University Degree in Law.
Work Experience: At least 15 years of progressively responsible professional experience in legal matters or court administration and management and Registry work.
Languages: Arabic, English and French are the official languages of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. For this post proficiency in oral and written English or French is required and working knowledge of the other is desirable and may be required. Knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY
1. ALL APPLICANTS are requested to complete a Special Tribunal Personal History Form available at the Website: http://www.stl-tsl.org
2. ALL APPLICATIONS should be submitted by the deadline via email to: stl-recruitment@un.org
It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.
Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The Tribunal is not in a position to respond to queries regarding information on the status of vacancies or unsolicited open applications.
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Thursday, March 31, 2011
Chief, Human Resources Section
VACANCY REF:
NL-OTR-HRS-P4-342
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
23 April 2011
ISSUANCE DATE:
24 March 2011
LOCATION:
Leidschendam, The Netherlands
DIVISION/SECTION:
Registry/Human Resources Section
TITLE:
Chief, Human Resources Section
GRADE:
P4
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term appointment of one year duration limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). This appointment and any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of the funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under overall authority of the Registrar and direct supervision of the Chief of Administration, the incumbent directs the personnel management activities of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon while supervising, reviewing and coordinating the work of the Human Resources Section. Provides guidance to section staff on the correct applications and observance of Tribunal Staff Regulations and Rules, and cases relating to personnel policies and appeals, in both The Netherlands and the Beirut Office. Exercises delegated authority to approve exceptions to rules and regulations on personnel entitlements or variations to the Tribunal’s polices. Develops and implements new policies, practices and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the Tribunal; identifies developments in personnel management polices/practices and makes recommendations as appropriate in maintaining alignment with the UN common system. Drafts administrative issuances and circulars relating to personnel matters. Provides authoritative advice to senior management on personnel matters, including advising on new approaches and adaptations of existing policies. Advises the Chief of Administration on issues relating to staff management relations. Leads and provides guidance with regards to personnel section staff responsible for administration of entitlements and benefits and recruitment. Ensures that common system standards of entitlements and benefits are adhered to and the Tribunal's recruitment policies and procedures are followed. Attends or delegates attendance at recruitment panels as the representative of the Human Resources section. Monitors contractual status of staff. Administers and advises on social security schemes including health and services incurred death and disability insurance. Serves as Certifying officer of budget accounts concerning staff costs and personnel entitlements. Monitors the implementation of training and career support programmes. Provides performance management advice to staff and management. Advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements. Monitors, advises and acts on disciplinary matters in accordance with established policies and procedures. Mediates conflict, grievance and harassment cases. Monitors staff health & welfare and identifies/proposes appropriate programmes and remedial action. When required, represents the Tribunal in inter-agency meetings on employment policies, local practices, local markets, and other related personnel matters, including information on personnel policies and procedures. Drafts, reviews, approves or recommends for approval, documents and position papers on substantive human resources issues. Prepares and provides authoritative advice on the personnel components for the preparation of the Tribunal's budget. Advises the senior management on Tribunal structure and change. Performs other related duties.
COMPETENCIES:
Professionalism: Knowledge of human resources management including overseeing the analysis of complex human resources, financial or administrative management policy and programme issues; proven analytical skills; demonstrated professional competence and master of personnel matters; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Client orientation: Ability to identify client's needs and apply appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients.
Communication: Strong communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills, including ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff, including senior officials.
Teamwork: Ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and promote motivation, interest, involvement, harmonious working relationships and teamwork on the part of staff. Proven ability to ensure fairness in identifying key strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicate links between the Tribunal’s strategy and the work unit's goals; tact and negotiating skills; good judgment and decision-making skills;
Managing Performance: Strong managerial/supervisory skills and a high level of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity; ability to establish priorities, plan and encourage performance, and coordinate and monitor work of others; ability to delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority to others; ability to supervise staff involved in diverse human resources functions.
Judgment/Decision making: Ability to identify the key issues in a complex situation, and come to the heart of the problem in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area. Documented equivalent combination of relevant experience and formal education/training may be considered appropriately.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years (9 if in possession of a Bachelor level degree) of progressively responsible and relevant experience in human resources management, administrative services or related area. Appropriate degree of experience in supervisory capacities.
Languages: Arabic, English and French are the official languages of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. For this post, fluency in written and oral English with strong drafting skills in English are required. Knowledge of the other official languages is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY
1. ALL APPLICANTS are requested to complete a Special Tribunal Personal History Form available at the Website: http://www.stl-tsl.org
2. ALL APPLICATIONS should be submitted by the deadline via email to: stl-recruitment@un.org
It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.
Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The Tribunal is not in a position to respond to queries regarding information on the status of vacancies or unsolicited open applications.
NL-OTR-HRS-P4-342
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
23 April 2011
ISSUANCE DATE:
24 March 2011
LOCATION:
Leidschendam, The Netherlands
DIVISION/SECTION:
Registry/Human Resources Section
TITLE:
Chief, Human Resources Section
GRADE:
P4
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package will be offered. The successful applicant will be offered a fixed-term appointment of one year duration limited to the Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL). This appointment and any subsequent extension(s) are subject to terms of the Tribunal’s mandate and/or the availability of the funds. The Special Tribunal for Lebanon is an international inter-governmental organization with its own independent legal identity and not a UN organization. However, STL follows the UN common system for benefits and entitlements to its staff members. UN staff members may also serve on loan from their parent department/office, if selected.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under overall authority of the Registrar and direct supervision of the Chief of Administration, the incumbent directs the personnel management activities of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon while supervising, reviewing and coordinating the work of the Human Resources Section. Provides guidance to section staff on the correct applications and observance of Tribunal Staff Regulations and Rules, and cases relating to personnel policies and appeals, in both The Netherlands and the Beirut Office. Exercises delegated authority to approve exceptions to rules and regulations on personnel entitlements or variations to the Tribunal’s polices. Develops and implements new policies, practices and procedures to meet the evolving needs of the Tribunal; identifies developments in personnel management polices/practices and makes recommendations as appropriate in maintaining alignment with the UN common system. Drafts administrative issuances and circulars relating to personnel matters. Provides authoritative advice to senior management on personnel matters, including advising on new approaches and adaptations of existing policies. Advises the Chief of Administration on issues relating to staff management relations. Leads and provides guidance with regards to personnel section staff responsible for administration of entitlements and benefits and recruitment. Ensures that common system standards of entitlements and benefits are adhered to and the Tribunal's recruitment policies and procedures are followed. Attends or delegates attendance at recruitment panels as the representative of the Human Resources section. Monitors contractual status of staff. Administers and advises on social security schemes including health and services incurred death and disability insurance. Serves as Certifying officer of budget accounts concerning staff costs and personnel entitlements. Monitors the implementation of training and career support programmes. Provides performance management advice to staff and management. Advises and counsels staff in respect of rights, responsibilities, code of conduct and difficulties associated with work and entitlements. Monitors, advises and acts on disciplinary matters in accordance with established policies and procedures. Mediates conflict, grievance and harassment cases. Monitors staff health & welfare and identifies/proposes appropriate programmes and remedial action. When required, represents the Tribunal in inter-agency meetings on employment policies, local practices, local markets, and other related personnel matters, including information on personnel policies and procedures. Drafts, reviews, approves or recommends for approval, documents and position papers on substantive human resources issues. Prepares and provides authoritative advice on the personnel components for the preparation of the Tribunal's budget. Advises the senior management on Tribunal structure and change. Performs other related duties.
COMPETENCIES:
Professionalism: Knowledge of human resources management including overseeing the analysis of complex human resources, financial or administrative management policy and programme issues; proven analytical skills; demonstrated professional competence and master of personnel matters; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.
Client orientation: Ability to identify client's needs and apply appropriate solutions; ability to establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients.
Communication: Strong communication (spoken, written and presentational) skills, including ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions to staff, including senior officials.
Teamwork: Ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Leadership: Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and promote motivation, interest, involvement, harmonious working relationships and teamwork on the part of staff. Proven ability to ensure fairness in identifying key strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicate links between the Tribunal’s strategy and the work unit's goals; tact and negotiating skills; good judgment and decision-making skills;
Managing Performance: Strong managerial/supervisory skills and a high level of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity; ability to establish priorities, plan and encourage performance, and coordinate and monitor work of others; ability to delegate appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority to others; ability to supervise staff involved in diverse human resources functions.
Judgment/Decision making: Ability to identify the key issues in a complex situation, and come to the heart of the problem in a timely manner.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources management, business or public administration, social sciences, education or related area. Documented equivalent combination of relevant experience and formal education/training may be considered appropriately.
Experience: Minimum of 7 years (9 if in possession of a Bachelor level degree) of progressively responsible and relevant experience in human resources management, administrative services or related area. Appropriate degree of experience in supervisory capacities.
Languages: Arabic, English and French are the official languages of the Special Tribunal for Lebanon. For this post, fluency in written and oral English with strong drafting skills in English are required. Knowledge of the other official languages is an asset.
HOW TO APPLY
1. ALL APPLICANTS are requested to complete a Special Tribunal Personal History Form available at the Website: http://www.stl-tsl.org
2. ALL APPLICATIONS should be submitted by the deadline via email to: stl-recruitment@un.org
It is not necessary at this stage to send copies of qualifications, previous employment contracts, entire publications, etc.
Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted. The Tribunal is not in a position to respond to queries regarding information on the status of vacancies or unsolicited open applications.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Senior Advisor in Production Income and Employment (PIE)
SNV is a Dutch based international Development Organisation that provides Capacity Development Services to local institutions and organizations in more than 30 developing Countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe.
SNV is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. Our advisors contribute to this by strengthening the capacity of local organizations, by knowledge development and lobbying capacity.
Present in Guinea-Bissau since 1979, SNV is composed of 1 multidisciplinary, multinational Portfolio team of 14 permanent advisors located in Bissau with interventions in the Northern Southern, and Eastern regions of the country.
SNV Guinea-Bissau currently focuses its work on poverty reduction through two major impact areas: “Sustainable and Equitable Production, Income and Employment (PIE)”, as well as “Effective, efficient and Increased Access to and Delivery of Basic Services (BASE)”. Governance is an important cross-cutting theme. Sustainability, gender equity and social inclusion are key elements of good governance. SNV contributes to poverty reduction by providing capacity development services to partner organizations at “meso” or intermediate level in order to improve their performance, so that they can make better deliberate choices, deliver appropriate services to their members and defend the interests of poor people.
Responsibilities:
Provides support to portfolio management and inputs to portfolio / country positioning requested at regional level;
Contributes to the definition, implementation and monitoring of the Country sector plan and management agreement;
Delivers and holds responsibility for assignments for Local capacity builders through advisory services and coaching the SNV advisors team;
Delivers quality capacity development services in line with Value Chain Development products including but not limited to: Multi-Stakeholder Platforms, Producer Group Strengthening, Market Intelligence, Strengthening Value Chain Service Providers, Value Chain Financing, Inclusive Business and Effective Public Policy Management;
Contributes to strengthening capacities of the cashew sector stakeholders by providing advisory services focused on food sovereignty, promotion of cashew transformation, promotion of other byproducts, and supporting the diversification of the household production base;
Contributes to mainstreaming of Governance for Empowerment in the sector development and client assignments with special attention to gender equity;
Identifies potential programs for funding and develop/writes proposals for submission to funding institutions and donors;
Supports the complementarities and the development of relationships between stakeholders and regional and district institutions, as well as of cross border issues, through advisory services focused on information brokering, sharing and diffusion;
As PRM focal person you will contribute to the development of SNV GB partnerships and resource mobilization;
You will be the country focal person for agriculture network.
Requirements:
Education:
MSc in agricultural economics or related field (Social sciences, Development studies, or Agronomist / rural development studies)
Experience:
Eight (8) years of relevant professional experience of which 5 years as an advisor in the area of economic development. Proven experience in country based economic analysis and development, preferably in Africa
Experience in value chain development (production to market), organizational and institutional development, facilitating multi-stakeholder involvement, networking
Knowledge and insights in the functioning of the private and public sector, , market access for the poor, inclusive business, sustainable livelihoods
Experience in partnership building, resource mobilization and proposal writing
Proven track record of capacity building through advisory services
Skills:
Excellent skills in process facilitation, organizational and institutional analysis,
participatory techniques, team work and learning techniques like feedback, coaching, networking, alliances building and the facilitation of institutional change processes and strategy formulation.
Is result oriented and accountable in this respect
Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and coaching skills
Very good knowledge of data processing and word processors programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet) and other computer systems
Genuine curiosity and interest in people.
Languages:
Knowledge of the Portuguese language (written and oral) is a MUST
Fluent English is essential (official working language of SNV)
Good knowledge of French oral and written
Duty Station
Bissau, capital of the country, with about 300 hundred thousand inhabitants The international connections from Bissau are usually guaranteed through 6 weekly one-hour flights to Dakar and two weekly flights to Lisbon. The road linking inter regions from Bissau is manageable (asphalted with some cavities). There is a national hospital and clinics, but the overall standard of health care in Guinea Bissau is poor. More complex and urgent matters will be dealt with in Dakar, which is one hour flying from Bissau. International French and several Portuguese schools are available.
The market is plenty with basic alimentation needs (bread, meat, fish, rice, vegetable, etc), some restaurants are available. The SNV office in Bissau has a very good and quick internet connection, others few cybercafés are available in the town. Telephone and mobile systems is available in Bissau.
Contract Duration: 3 years, with the possibility of renewal
Start Date: As soon as possible
Please send your application letter and CV (in English) along with indication of recent salary and benefit package to edasilva@snvworld.org (att. Emilia da Silva, HR Officer) before 8 April 2011 with reference number GW 5242.
Senior Legislative Drafter, Office of the Parliamentary Counsel
Reference: PG/JAM/0443
Location: Kingston, Jamaica
Duration: 2 Years
Closing Date: 13 Apr 2011
Background
The Office of the Parliamentary Counsel (OPC) is the Law Office of the Government of Jamaica, charged with the responsibility for legislative drafting. It consists of a cadre of attorneys-at-law headed by the Chief Parliamentary Counsel (CPC) and supported by administrative and secretariat staff. Its mission is to facilitate the Government’s request for the preparation of draft legislation in fulfilment of its legislative programme. In pursuance of policy decisions at the Ministry level, the OPC gives counsel to Parliament in the exercise of its law-making powers by providing advice on the draft bills it seeks to enact. In carrying out these functions, the OPC drafts Bills and subsidiary legislation on instructions from client Ministries, advises Ministries on points of law relevant to proposed legislation, and examines and comments on all draft Cabinet submissions related to legislation.
The Government of Jamaica has articulated various legislative measures to address the growing crime rate, tackle corruption, introduce constitutional changes, address gaps in social protection, as well as those required by international conventions to which Jamaica is a signatory. The Government’s National Security Policy has recorded the need for legislation to be continuously reviewed and revised as offenders use new methodologies, technology and other creative ways to avoid prosecution. There is therefore a significant and growing demand for new and revised legislation to treat with the above issues.
There currently exists a capacity challenge within the OPC relating to the numbers of experienced drafters available to draft urgent laws specifically relating to anti-corruption and crime. The OPC is currently below its complement of drafting staff, this fact as well as the volume of annual legislative drafting requirements are adversely affecting the pace at which Bills are tabled in Parliament.
Purpose of the Project
The purpose of the project is to strengthen the Government of Jamaica’s ability to respond to the increasing demands for timely and effective legislation.
The goal is to enhance the capacity of the Government of Jamaica to develop effective legislation in a timely manner. The primary focus will be on supplementing the legislative drafting capacity of the Ministry of Justice, Jamaica and in particular the OPC, in the effective and efficient preparation of legislation, notably, criminal and anti-corruption legislation.
Scope of Work
The Expert will be based at the office of OPC, Ministry of Justice, Kingston, Jamaica and will work closely with the counterparts in the drafting team.
During the assignment the expert will be expected to undertake a number of activities, including:
- Assessing current legislation in progress and matters outstanding on the legislation programme;
- Drafting of specialised legislation notably, criminal and anti-corruption;
- Undertaking training needs assessment of legal personnel within the OPC, and implementing a training and mentoring framework to bridge any knowledge or skills gap;
- Training of identified personnel within line ministries in the processes involved in the development of legislation and in particular the formulation and submission of drafting instructions;
- Providing advice to government departments on legal and legislative issues arising in relation to proposed legislation;
- Attending and contributing at Legislation Committee Meetings and other relevant fora;
- Developing a legislative drafting handbook for use by line ministry officials and a legislative drafting manual for drafters within the OPC.
Outputs/Deliverables
- Specialised legislation, including criminal and anti-corruption laws drafted.
- Ministers and other Government Departments advised on legal and legislative issues arising in relations to proposed legislation.
- Office of the Parliamentary Counsel legislative staff trained and mentored in drafting anti-corruption and criminal legislation.
- Legal personnel in line ministries, trained in the processes involved in the development of legislation and in particular the preparation of clearly articulated drafting instructions.
- Functional guidelines developed for use by line ministry officials and a legislative drafting manual for drafters within the OPC.
Transfer of Expertise
The Commonwealth Secretariat attaches particular importance to the transfer of expertise and knowledge to counterparts. Experts appointed will be expected to share their skills and experience with staff of the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel. A comprehensive training and mentoring programme will be implemented in this regard which will aim to ensure that staff trained will have the necessary skills to fulfil drafting requirements with more confidence and less close supervision upon project completion.
Implementation Arrangements
The expert will work closely with Commonwealth Secretariat Advisers in delivering this technical assistance. The expert will be based at the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel for a period of two years reporting directly to the Chief Parliamentary Counsel.
Person Specification
The successful candidate should have:
- A Bachelors Degree in law and or post-graduate qualifications in criminal and anti-corruption legislation;
- At least 15 years experience in legislative drafting, acquired within Commonwealth jurisdictions, particular experience in drafting legislation relating to criminal and anti-corruption matters is highly desirable;
- Experience in providing professional advice concerning legislation on crime and anti-corruption at a senior level;
- Demonstrated expertise in legal analysis and drafting in the specialised areas of anti-corruption and crime;
- Strong communication, writing and IT skills;
- Ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor own work;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work in a consultative and collaborative manner;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships in a political environment;
- Demonstrated pre-eminence or leadership in the field of legislative drafting matters.
Interested applicants who are nationals of Commonwealth member countries and who meet post criteria are invited to apply quoting project reference number and post title to the attention of Mr James Lek, Human Resources, Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX. Fax: +44 (0) 207 747 6520. E-mail: j.lek@commonwealth.int. Application must be accompanied with a detailed CV including names and contact details of three referees. On receipt of applications, a summary of the terms and conditions of service together with the emoluments package will be provided to applicants.
Please also complete a Personal History Form (PHF) which is available for download together with the Skill Codes Booklet from the Commonwealth Secretariat website.
Resource Development Manager (Africa, Europe and the Middle East)
International Baccalaureate
Resource Development Manager (Africa, Europe and the Middle East)
Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 Euros per year, dependent upon experience
The IB fundraising department was established in 2006 to support the work of the organisation by underpinning access and innovation initiatives. The IB now has Development Managers in all three global centres. The Resource Development Manager for AEM will support the Head of Fundraising, based in Bethesda, U.S.A. in achieving the department’s goals in relation to identified global organizational priorities by developing and managing relationships with prospects and donors. She will also work with the respective Regional Director (under matrix management) and their team, contributing skills and expertise in advising how to make projects fundable and seeking funding opportunities in line with identified regional needs. Additionally, the job holder will work closely with Communications (and External Relations) to ensure wider support and recognition for donor funded projects. Furthermore, the Resource Development Manager will work together with Operational and Project Managers from other departments, as applicable, in ensuring donor-funded projects and deliverables are in compliance with donors’ requirements and expectations.
Requirements:
- University degree with preference for a relevant post graduate qualification;
- At least 5-10 years of related professional, fundraising experience;
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills including planning for fundraising strategy, budgeting, reporting;
- High degree of emotional intelligence and cultural competence necessary for working in multiple country contexts;
- Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills with an ability to change writing styles to fit the audience;
- Good presentation skills to serve as an ambassador for the IB;
- Ability to work both independently and with teams of colleagues of varying status;
- Ability to initiate and build relationships with prospects, and interact in person and via telephone with institutional representatives;
- Knowledge of fundraising strategies as well as familiarity with research techniques;
- Fluency in more than one of the languages of the IB and the region.
Start date: August 2011
Location
The post will be based in The Hague, the Netherlands.
An international hire package will be available to assist a successful candidate to relocate to the Netherlands. The position will involve some international travel.
Closing date: April 11
To apply
Please submit your application by using the link below:
Apply now!
The International Baccalaureate is an equal opportunities employer.
Agency Calls Not Appreciated.
International Dean and Director of Business and Administration
The Hague Institute for Global Justice (THIGJ) is a newly established independent centre of expertise with an international staff, based in The Hague, the city that has been a symbol of peace and justice for more than a century. The THIGJ is dedicated to the promotion of knowledge of law and justice as the basis of and in relationship to peace, security and social and economic development. It does so by synthesising the best and most innovative knowledge in these areas from national and international sources, with the aim of mobilising various disciplines, actors and geographic and cultural perspectives. The objective is to develop an integrated approach towards issues where the lack of law and justice could lead to political, military, social or economic instability and inequality. Innovative combinations of research, knowledge transfers and valorisation in multi-stakeholder international partnerships are central to the working methods of the THIGJ. By assembling the best multidisciplinary knowledge and expertise that the world has to offer, the THIGJ seeks to acquire a strong international competitive position. The THIGJ is currently seeking an International Dean and an Director of Business and Administration, who are highly motivated and qualified, have an entrepreneurial spirit and who have demonstrated affinity with the mission and objectives of the organisation. |
INTERNATIONAL DEAN The position requires a highly experienced professional with extensive experience and affinity with initiating and carrying out international, interdisciplinary academic research that is relevant to the fields in which the THIGJ operates; proven capacity to manage and embrace the opportunities and challenges of an innovative and growing institution in an international environment; extensive international academic and management experience; track record in building and developing networks in the international public and academic sector; knowledge of and experience with international organisations and the international courts and tribunals located in The Hague. Responsibilities include: Chair of the Executive Board of the Institute; safeguarding and maintaining the mission of the THIGJ by composing and implementing the substantive long-term programme; setting up and maintaining relevant networks of (international) stakeholders; obtaining resources for the long-term financing of the THIGJ. |
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION The position requires a highly experienced professional who has a strong track-record in acquiring (international) assignments; extensive experience in a comparable position and working environment; proven qualities and experience in managing people and medium-sized organisations; fluent English, active knowledge of Dutch and of at least one other official languages of the UN. Responsibilities include: member of the Executive Board; higher level management of administration, production, marketing, operations, quality; responsible for the acquisition of paid international research and advisory assignments; obtaining resources for the long-term financing of the THIGJ; coordinating, organizational leadership, ensure that developmental plans are designed to meet organizational goals and objectives; supporting the initiation and securing of (inter)national research, advisory, coaching and training projects and assignments and setting up and maintaining relevant networks with national and international stakeholders. |
As the Institute is in the establishment phase, a website cannot be consulted at the moment. It will be online in the course of March: www.thehagueinstituteforglobaljustice.nl We are pleased to provide you with more information. Please send an email to thigj@denhaag.nl or contact Professor Nico Schrijver, Interim Dean of the THIGJ (n.j.schrijver@law.leidenuniv.nl) or Mr. Jozias van Aartsen, Mayor of the City of The Hague and member of the Advisory Council of the THIGJ (burgemeester@denhaag.nl). To apply, please send your Curriculum Vitae and accompanying letter no later than 16 April 2011 by email to thigj@denhaag.nl. |
Perscoördinator / Nieuwsjunk
| De Partij voor de Dieren is de eerste politieke partij in de wereld die de belangen van dieren, natuur en milieu centraal stelt, in plaats van de mens. Daarmee schrijven we geschiedenis. We roeien tegen de stroom in, we willen de agenda van de kamer diervriendelijker maken en bovenal komen we op voor het welzijn van alle dieren die ondergeschikt dreigen te raken aan de economie. Onze uitgangspunten zijn mededogen, duurzaamheid, persoonlijke vrijheid en persoonlijke verantwoordelijkheid. Op dit moment heeft de Partij voor de Dieren een zetel in de Eerste Kamer en twee zetels in de Tweede Kamer. Ook is de Partij vertegenwoordigd in gemeenteraden, provincies en waterschappen. De Tweede Kamerfractie van de Partij voor de Dieren zoekt ter aanvulling van het team een Perscoördinator/Nieuwsjunk m/v. | ||
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| Wij zoeken een bevlogen collega met: • academisch werk- en denkniveau; • minimaal vijf jaar relevante werkervaring in een dynamische omgeving, waaronder ervaring met het bereiken van en omgaan met (parlementaire) pers en media; • aantoonbare verwantschap met de Partij voor de Dieren, die de uitgangspunten van de partij onderschrijft; • goed gevoel voor politieke verhoudingen en het vermogen om verbanden te zien met de maatschappelijke actualiteit en de thema's van de Partij voor de Dieren, en de mediavertaling daarvan; • visie op het Nederlandse medialandschap, inclusief sociale en digitale media; • uitstekende beheersing van de Nederlandse taal en een scherpe en creatieve pen; • organisatietalent, flexibiliteit en een hands-on mentaliteit. Je taken zullen onder meer zijn: • coördineren en initiëren van pers- en mediacontacten; • volgen en analyseren van media-exposure en waar nodig reageren; • bijhouden van ontwikkelingen in politiek, maatschappij en media en deze vertalen naar concrete voorstellen om de Partij voor de Dieren en haar standpunten voor het voetlicht te brengen; • vertalen van de dossierkennis van inhoudelijke fractiemedewerkers in nieuws en nieuwsmomenten; • organiseren van persmomenten en -conferenties; • coördineren van publieksvoorlichting, in samenwerking met de communicatiemedewerker en het partijbureau. We bieden een functie waarin je je gedrevenheid en creativiteit kwijt kunt, en echte verandering voor dieren, natuur en milieu teweeg kunt brengen, binnen een klein, maar deskundig en gemotiveerd team. We zoeken een kandidaat die bij voorkeur vijf dagen per week beschikbaar is. De functie brengt met zich mee dat je ook in de avonden en weekenden bereikbaar bent. Het salaris is marktconform, maar is niet de belangrijkste reden voor je sollicitatie. | ||
| Contact | ||
| Contact persoon: Xandra van den Bleek | ||
| E-mailadres: sollicitaties@partijvoordedieren.nl | ||
| opmerkingen: Denk je dat je over voldoende kennis, ervaring, gedrevenheid en flexibiliteit beschikt voor deze functie, stuur dan je brief en cv vóór 26 april 2011 naar Xandra van den Bleek, Ambtelijk Secretaris: sollicitaties@partijvoordedieren.nl |
Senior Advisor in Production Income and Employment (PIE) - Guinea Bissau
SNV is a Dutch based international Development Organisation that provides Capacity Development Services to local institutions and organizations in more than 30 developing Countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe. SNV is dedicated to a society where all people enjoy the freedom to pursue their own sustainable development. Our advisors contribute to this by strengthening the capacity of local organizations, by knowledge development and lobbying capacity. Present in Guinea-Bissau since 1979, SNV is composed of 1 multidisciplinary, multinational Portfolio team of 14 permanent advisors located in Bissau with interventions in the Northern Southern, and Eastern regions of the country. SNV Guinea-Bissau currently focuses its work on poverty reduction through two major impact areas: "Sustainable and Equitable Production, Income and Employment (PIE)", as well as "Effective, efficient and Increased Access to and Delivery of Basic Services (BASE)". Governance is an important cross-cutting theme. Sustainability, gender equity and social inclusion are key elements of good governance. SNV contributes to poverty reduction by providing capacity development services to partner organizations at "meso" or intermediate level in order to improve their performance, so that they can make better deliberate choices, deliver appropriate services to their members and defend the interests of poor people.
Responsibilities:
· Provides support to portfolio management and inputs to portfolio / country positioning requested at regional level; · Contributes to the definition, implementation and monitoring of the Country sector plan and management agreement; · Delivers and holds responsibility for assignments for Local capacity builders through advisory services and coaching the SNV advisors team; · Delivers quality capacity development services in line with Value Chain Development products including but not limited to: Multi-Stakeholder Platforms, Producer Group Strengthening, Market Intelligence, Strengthening Value Chain Service Providers, Value Chain Financing, Inclusive Business and Effective Public Policy Management; · Contributes to strengthening capacities of the cashew sector stakeholders by providing advisory services focused on food sovereignty, promotion of cashew transformation, promotion of other byproducts, and supporting the diversification of the household production base; · Contributes to mainstreaming of Governance for Empowerment in the sector development and client assignments with special attention to gender equity; · Identifies potential programs for funding and develop/writes proposals for submission to funding institutions and donors; · Supports the complementarities and the development of relationships between stakeholders and regional and district institutions, as well as of cross border issues, through advisory services focused on information brokering, sharing and diffusion; · As PRM focal person you will contribute to the development of SNV GB partnerships and resource mobilization; · You will be the country focal person for agriculture network. | ||
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| Requirements:
Education: MSc in agricultural economics or related field (Social sciences, Development studies, or Agronomist / rural development studies)
Experience: · Eight (8) years of relevant professional experience of which 5 years as an advisor in the area of economic development. Proven experience in country based economic analysis and development, preferably in Africa · Experience in value chain development (production to market), organizational and institutional development, facilitating multi-stakeholder involvement, networking · Knowledge and insights in the functioning of the private and public sector, , market access for the poor, inclusive business, sustainable livelihoods · Experience in partnership building, resource mobilization and proposal writing · Proven track record of capacity building through advisory services
Skills: · Excellent skills in process facilitation, organizational and institutional analysis, · participatory techniques, team work and learning techniques like feedback, coaching, networking, alliances building and the facilitation of institutional change processes and strategy formulation. · Is result oriented and accountable in this respect · Excellent writing, communication, interpersonal and coaching skills · Very good knowledge of data processing and word processors programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Internet) and other computer systems · Genuine curiosity and interest in people.
Languages: · Knowledge of the Portuguese language (written and oral) is a MUST · Fluent English is essential (official working language of SNV) · Good knowledge of French oral and written
Duty Station
Bissau, capital of the country, with about 300 hundred thousand inhabitants The international connections from Bissau are usually guaranteed through 6 weekly one-hour flights to Dakar and two weekly flights to Lisbon. The road linking inter regions from Bissau is manageable (asphalted with some cavities). There is a national hospital and clinics, but the overall standard of health care in Guinea Bissau is poor. More complex and urgent matters will be dealt with in Dakar, which is one hour flying from Bissau. International French and several Portuguese schools are available.
The market is plenty with basic alimentation needs (bread, meat, fish, rice, vegetable, etc), some restaurants are available. The SNV office in Bissau has a very good and quick internet connection, others few cybercafés are available in the town. Telephone and mobile systems is available in Bissau.
Contract Duration: 3 years, with the possibility of renewal
Start Date: As soon as possible | ||
| Contact | ||
| Contact persoon: Emilia da Silva | ||
| E-mailadres: edasilva@snvworld.org | ||
| website: http://www.snvworld.org | ||
| opmerkingen: How to apply?
Please send your application letter and CV (in English) along with indication of recent salary and benefit package to edasilva@snvworld.org (att. Emilia da Silva, HR Officer) before 8 April 2011 with reference number GW 5242. |
Studentenbegeleider m/v (te Utrecht)
De Stichting voor Vluchteling-Studenten UAF is een landelijke organisatie die fondsen werft om een groeiend aantal hoger opgeleide vluchtelingen te kunnen ondersteunen bij hun studie en het vinden van werk. De organisatie is opgericht in 1948 en sindsdien hebben duizenden vluchtelingen uit vele landen een beroep gedaan op het UAF. Het UAF streeft naar participatie van vluchtelingen in de Nederlandse samenleving. Jaarlijks studeren meer dan 200 studenten af en vinden 400 werkzoekenden een baan of een stageplaats met steun van het UAF. Het UAF bezit het CBF-keurmerk voor goede doelen, is begunstigde van de Nationale Postcode Loterij en heeft ruim 25.000 individuele donateurs. Binnen het UAF werken zo'n 80 bevlogen professionals op onder andere de afdelingen Studentenbegeleiding, Job Support en Communicatie en Fondsenwerving. De afdeling Studentenbegeleiding is de grootste afdeling binnen het UAF. Er werken 35 medewerkers die zorgen voor de aanmeldings- en acceptatieprocedure en de begeleiding van 2600 cliënten -die in Nederland een studie (willen) volgen in het hoger onderwijs- bij hun studiekeuze en studie en de administratieve ondersteuning hiervan. Daarnaast is de afdeling verantwoordelijk voor beleidsvorming en de verbreding van het maatschappelijk draagvlak voor de ondersteuning van vluchtelingen. Bovendien is de afdeling betrokken bij diverse interessante projecten ten behoeve van de integratie van vluchtelingen binnen onze samenleving. Studentenbegeleider m/v(te Utrecht) | ||
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| Je functioneert op academisch niveau en hebt aantoonbare ervaring in sociaal-juridische advisering en begeleiding met bij voorkeur vluchtelingen. Je hebt kennis van het vreemdelingenrecht (en meer in het bijzonder asielrecht) en de wet- en regelgeving van het Nederlandse onderwijssysteem. Je hebt aantoonbare affiniteit met mensenrechten en kennis van de actuele ontwikkelingen in de probleem-gebieden in de wereld. Wat in dit werk belangrijk is, is dat je in staat bent jezelf in balans te houden. Je kunt zowel zelfstandig als in teamverband werken en beschikt over uitstekende mondelinge en schriftelijke uitdrukkingsvaardigheden. Je bent gedreven, servicegericht en stressbestendig en beschikt over een analytisch vermogen. Tot slot heb je ervaring in het werken met geautomatiseerde systemen. Wat kun je van het UAF verwachten? | ||
| Contact | ||
| Contact persoon: Albert de Voogd/ Helen van de Paverd (P&O) | ||
| Telefoonnummer: 030 252 08 35 | ||
| E-mailadres: sollicitaties@uaf.nl | ||
| website: http://www.uaf.nl/ | ||
| opmerkingen: Informatie en reacties Kandidaten van niet-Nederlandse afkomst worden nadrukkelijk uitgenodigd te solliciteren. |
Lecturer & project coordinator for Afghanistan
Press Now has several running projects in the north of Afghanistan as well as several project plans. Press Now works together with the Balkh University to improve the journalism education. A part of this project is the provision of a international journalism lecturer. You will teach journalism at Balkh University and initiate and coordinate Press Now's projects in Afghanistan. | ||
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| Main Tasks and Functions - To teach four courses in broadcast journalism at Balkh University; Required skills and experience - You are an experienced journalist and are able to transfer your skills; Terms and conditions - The employee will be contracted by Press Now according to Dutch labour legislation; Application procedure Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. |
Emergency WASH Specialists
Around the world people are fighting for their right to a decent livelihood. Oxfam Novib supports them in this. We support projects, strengthen local organisations and campaign for just policies. We do so locally and internationally because poverty and injustice are global problems and are related to unjust economic and political relationships. That is why we work together with Oxfam International.
As part of its newly established Rapid Deployment Team, Oxfam Novib is looking for Technical Advisors who, together with us and many others, want to work towards creating a just world without poverty.
Two (2) Emergency WASH Specialists with a background in Public Health Promotion and/or Public Health Engineering
Both positions are global but in between deployments 1 of the two positions is based in The Hague and 1 can be based globally.
Job Profile
Oxfam Novib works with other Oxfams and with local partner organisations to be better prepared for emergency situations and to provide an appropriate response to those situations where needed. To support Oxfam country staff and partners to enable its humanitarian ambition, Oxfam Novib has established a Rapid Deployment Team (RDT), whose members will be deployed in countries where Oxfam is working, based on need for support in their area of expertise. Apart from enhancing Oxfam’s preparedness and response work, the RDT will contribute to organisation-wide capacity and profile development. As a technical advisor you will be one of the RDT members. The RDT reports to the Manager of the Humanitarian Unit at Oxfam Novib’s head office in The Hague, but during deployment in the field to the country based line manager
You will work abroad most of the year and have to be willing to travel and/or move on short (48 hours) notice as required. These positions are unaccompanied.
Key Responsibilities
Emergency response delivery
•Lead and carry out assessments on public health, in close cooperation with the Oxfam country team (programme, advocacy and e.g. logistics staff) and partner organisations.
•Provide senior support to the Oxfam team and partners in situation analysis; (integrated) response strategy development; programme design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation; and programme management, to ensure quality, timeliness and scale of overall Oxfam humanitarian programme delivery.
•Help country teams to identify donors and prepare proposals.
In-country preparedness and capacity building
•Contribute to the development and implementation of the Oxfam humanitarian preparedness strategy and investment plan in-country.
•This includes contingency planning, as well as the assessment of Oxfam and partners’ capacity to respond followed by the development and implementation of capacity building activities on WASH. It may happen that this capacity building has to take place during the response (e.g. on the job training).
Skills and Competence
•Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (undergraduate degree plus relevant overseas experience may substitute, but qualification will not substitute for experience).
•At least 5 years experience in implementing and coordinating emergency response delivery and preparedness work in EFS/VL or WASH, in more than one country (preferably countries where Oxfam Novib works), with a mature understanding of context, dilemmas, challenges and ways of working.
•Knowledge and practical experience of key WASH subjects, methodologies and guidelines. Familiar with a.o. construction of underground and superficial water operating systems, water distribution systems, water quality testing methods, water treatment and storage methods, sanitation systems, health and hygiene promotion methodologies, activities related to vector control and relevant WASH monitoring mechanisms. Furthermore, knowledge and practical experience of general humanitarian standards and principles such as Sphere Standards, HAP and the Red Cross Code of Conduct.
•An understanding of gender and diversity, and proven commitment to incorporating these concepts in your work.
•Representational skills and the proven ability to influence others, and negotiate with others, within Oxfam and the wider humanitarian sector, including institutional donors.
•Experience in external fundraising and a fair picture of the main institutional donors and their funding strategies on WASH.
•Ability to effectively support and empower Oxfam Novib field staff and partners in a wide variety of cultural contexts using methods such as mentoring, coaching, accompaniment, training and advice.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal and team working skills, both written and spoken. Fluency in English, as well as working knowledge of at least one other language (preferably French or Portuguese).
Location:
Most time of the year, you will be deployed in countries where Oxfam Novib is involved in humanitarian programming or preparations. One of the two posts has a base in The Hague and for the other post the residence (in between deployments) can be in any of the countries where Oxfam Novib has an office and where an international airport is nearby.
Salary
We offer a maximum salary of € 51075, -- gross a year. Other expat benefits can be applicable and will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Application Procedure
Are you interested? Send your application before 31 March 2011 in writing including a motivation and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number 5-020 to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl, addressed to Mrs. Stijn Sas, HR Consultant.
As part of its newly established Rapid Deployment Team, Oxfam Novib is looking for Technical Advisors who, together with us and many others, want to work towards creating a just world without poverty.
Two (2) Emergency WASH Specialists with a background in Public Health Promotion and/or Public Health Engineering
Both positions are global but in between deployments 1 of the two positions is based in The Hague and 1 can be based globally.
Job Profile
Oxfam Novib works with other Oxfams and with local partner organisations to be better prepared for emergency situations and to provide an appropriate response to those situations where needed. To support Oxfam country staff and partners to enable its humanitarian ambition, Oxfam Novib has established a Rapid Deployment Team (RDT), whose members will be deployed in countries where Oxfam is working, based on need for support in their area of expertise. Apart from enhancing Oxfam’s preparedness and response work, the RDT will contribute to organisation-wide capacity and profile development. As a technical advisor you will be one of the RDT members. The RDT reports to the Manager of the Humanitarian Unit at Oxfam Novib’s head office in The Hague, but during deployment in the field to the country based line manager
You will work abroad most of the year and have to be willing to travel and/or move on short (48 hours) notice as required. These positions are unaccompanied.
Key Responsibilities
Emergency response delivery
•Lead and carry out assessments on public health, in close cooperation with the Oxfam country team (programme, advocacy and e.g. logistics staff) and partner organisations.
•Provide senior support to the Oxfam team and partners in situation analysis; (integrated) response strategy development; programme design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation; and programme management, to ensure quality, timeliness and scale of overall Oxfam humanitarian programme delivery.
•Help country teams to identify donors and prepare proposals.
In-country preparedness and capacity building
•Contribute to the development and implementation of the Oxfam humanitarian preparedness strategy and investment plan in-country.
•This includes contingency planning, as well as the assessment of Oxfam and partners’ capacity to respond followed by the development and implementation of capacity building activities on WASH. It may happen that this capacity building has to take place during the response (e.g. on the job training).
Skills and Competence
•Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (undergraduate degree plus relevant overseas experience may substitute, but qualification will not substitute for experience).
•At least 5 years experience in implementing and coordinating emergency response delivery and preparedness work in EFS/VL or WASH, in more than one country (preferably countries where Oxfam Novib works), with a mature understanding of context, dilemmas, challenges and ways of working.
•Knowledge and practical experience of key WASH subjects, methodologies and guidelines. Familiar with a.o. construction of underground and superficial water operating systems, water distribution systems, water quality testing methods, water treatment and storage methods, sanitation systems, health and hygiene promotion methodologies, activities related to vector control and relevant WASH monitoring mechanisms. Furthermore, knowledge and practical experience of general humanitarian standards and principles such as Sphere Standards, HAP and the Red Cross Code of Conduct.
•An understanding of gender and diversity, and proven commitment to incorporating these concepts in your work.
•Representational skills and the proven ability to influence others, and negotiate with others, within Oxfam and the wider humanitarian sector, including institutional donors.
•Experience in external fundraising and a fair picture of the main institutional donors and their funding strategies on WASH.
•Ability to effectively support and empower Oxfam Novib field staff and partners in a wide variety of cultural contexts using methods such as mentoring, coaching, accompaniment, training and advice.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal and team working skills, both written and spoken. Fluency in English, as well as working knowledge of at least one other language (preferably French or Portuguese).
Location:
Most time of the year, you will be deployed in countries where Oxfam Novib is involved in humanitarian programming or preparations. One of the two posts has a base in The Hague and for the other post the residence (in between deployments) can be in any of the countries where Oxfam Novib has an office and where an international airport is nearby.
Salary
We offer a maximum salary of € 51075, -- gross a year. Other expat benefits can be applicable and will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Application Procedure
Are you interested? Send your application before 31 March 2011 in writing including a motivation and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number 5-020 to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl, addressed to Mrs. Stijn Sas, HR Consultant.
Emergency Food Security/Vulnerable Livelihoods Specialists
Around the world people are fighting for their right to a decent livelihood. Oxfam Novib supports them in this. We support projects, strengthen local organisations and campaign for just policies. We do so locally and internationally because poverty and injustice are global problems and are related to unjust economic and political relationships. That is why we work together with Oxfam International.
As part of its newly established Rapid Deployment Team, Oxfam Novib is looking for Technical Advisors who, together with us and many others, want to work towards creating a just world without poverty.
Two (2) Emergency Food Security / Vulnerable Livelihoods Specialists
Both positions are global but in between deployments 1 of the two positions is based in The Hague and 1 can be based globally.
Job Profile
Oxfam Novib works with other Oxfams and with local partner organisations to be better prepared for emergency situations and to provide an appropriate response to those situations where needed. To support Oxfam country staff and partners to enable its humanitarian ambition, Oxfam Novib has established a Rapid Deployment Team (RDT), whose members will be deployed in countries where Oxfam is working, based on need for support in their area of expertise. Apart from enhancing Oxfam’s preparedness and response work, the RDT will contribute to organisation-wide capacity and profile development. As a technical advisor you will be one of the RDT members. The RDT reports to the Manager of the Humanitarian Unit at Oxfam Novib’s head office in The Hague, but during deployment in the field to the country based line manager.
You will work abroad most of the year and have to be willing to travel and/or move on short (48 hours) notice as required. These positions are unaccompanied.
Key Responsibilities
Emergency response delivery
•Lead and carry out assessments on Emergency Food Security and/or Vulnerable Livelihoods, in close cooperation with the Oxfam country team (programme, advocacy and e.g. logistics staff) and partner organisations.
•Provide senior support to the Oxfam team and partners in situation analysis; (integrated) response strategy development; programme design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation; and programme management, to ensure quality, timeliness and scale of overall Oxfam humanitarian programme delivery.
•Help country teams to identify donors and prepare proposals.
In-country preparedness and capacity building
•Contribute to the development and implementation of the Oxfam humanitarian preparedness strategy and investment plan in-country.
•This includes contingency planning, as well as the assessment of Oxfam and partners’ capacity to respond followed by the development and implementation of capacity building activities on Emergency Food Security and/or Vulnerable Livelihoods. It may happen that this capacity building has to take place during the response (e.g. on the job training).
Skills and Competence
•Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (undergraduate degree plus relevant overseas experience may substitute, but qualification will not substitute for experience).
•At least 5 years experience in implementing and coordinating emergency response delivery and preparedness work in EFS/VL or WASH, in more than one country (preferably countries where Oxfam Novib works), with a mature understanding of context, dilemmas, challenges and ways of working.
•Knowledge and practical experience of key EFS/VL subjects, methodologies and guidelines. Familiar with a.o. market analysis methods, response analysis (food/cash distribution, agriculture, market support, urban response), Household Economy Analysis and Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. Furthermore, knowledge and practical experience of general humanitarian standards and principles such as Sphere Standards, HAP and the Red Cross Code of Conduct.
•An understanding of gender and diversity, and proven commitment to incorporating these concepts in your work.
•Representational skills and the proven ability to influence others, and negotiate with others, within Oxfam and the wider humanitarian sector, including institutional donors.
•Experience in external fundraising and a fair picture of the main institutional donors and their funding strategies on Emergency Food Security and/or Vulnerable Livelihoods.
•Ability to effectively support and empower Oxfam Novib field staff and partners in a wide variety of cultural contexts using methods such as mentoring, coaching, accompaniment, training and advice.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal and team working skills, both written and spoken. Fluency in English, as well as working knowledge of at least one other language (preferably French or Portuguese).
Location:
Most time of the year, you will be deployed in countries where Oxfam Novib is involved in humanitarian programming or preparations.
One of the two posts has a base in The Hague and for the other post the residence (in between deployments) can be in any of the countries where Oxfam Novib has an office and where an international airport is nearby.
Salary
We offer a maximum salary of € 51.075, - gross a year. Other expat benefits can be applicable and will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Application Procedure
Are you interested? Send your application before 31 March 2011 in writing including a motivation and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number 5-019 to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl, addressed to Mrs. Stijn Sas, HR Consultant.
As part of its newly established Rapid Deployment Team, Oxfam Novib is looking for Technical Advisors who, together with us and many others, want to work towards creating a just world without poverty.
Two (2) Emergency Food Security / Vulnerable Livelihoods Specialists
Both positions are global but in between deployments 1 of the two positions is based in The Hague and 1 can be based globally.
Job Profile
Oxfam Novib works with other Oxfams and with local partner organisations to be better prepared for emergency situations and to provide an appropriate response to those situations where needed. To support Oxfam country staff and partners to enable its humanitarian ambition, Oxfam Novib has established a Rapid Deployment Team (RDT), whose members will be deployed in countries where Oxfam is working, based on need for support in their area of expertise. Apart from enhancing Oxfam’s preparedness and response work, the RDT will contribute to organisation-wide capacity and profile development. As a technical advisor you will be one of the RDT members. The RDT reports to the Manager of the Humanitarian Unit at Oxfam Novib’s head office in The Hague, but during deployment in the field to the country based line manager.
You will work abroad most of the year and have to be willing to travel and/or move on short (48 hours) notice as required. These positions are unaccompanied.
Key Responsibilities
Emergency response delivery
•Lead and carry out assessments on Emergency Food Security and/or Vulnerable Livelihoods, in close cooperation with the Oxfam country team (programme, advocacy and e.g. logistics staff) and partner organisations.
•Provide senior support to the Oxfam team and partners in situation analysis; (integrated) response strategy development; programme design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation; and programme management, to ensure quality, timeliness and scale of overall Oxfam humanitarian programme delivery.
•Help country teams to identify donors and prepare proposals.
In-country preparedness and capacity building
•Contribute to the development and implementation of the Oxfam humanitarian preparedness strategy and investment plan in-country.
•This includes contingency planning, as well as the assessment of Oxfam and partners’ capacity to respond followed by the development and implementation of capacity building activities on Emergency Food Security and/or Vulnerable Livelihoods. It may happen that this capacity building has to take place during the response (e.g. on the job training).
Skills and Competence
•Postgraduate degree in a relevant field (undergraduate degree plus relevant overseas experience may substitute, but qualification will not substitute for experience).
•At least 5 years experience in implementing and coordinating emergency response delivery and preparedness work in EFS/VL or WASH, in more than one country (preferably countries where Oxfam Novib works), with a mature understanding of context, dilemmas, challenges and ways of working.
•Knowledge and practical experience of key EFS/VL subjects, methodologies and guidelines. Familiar with a.o. market analysis methods, response analysis (food/cash distribution, agriculture, market support, urban response), Household Economy Analysis and Integrated Food Security Phase Classification. Furthermore, knowledge and practical experience of general humanitarian standards and principles such as Sphere Standards, HAP and the Red Cross Code of Conduct.
•An understanding of gender and diversity, and proven commitment to incorporating these concepts in your work.
•Representational skills and the proven ability to influence others, and negotiate with others, within Oxfam and the wider humanitarian sector, including institutional donors.
•Experience in external fundraising and a fair picture of the main institutional donors and their funding strategies on Emergency Food Security and/or Vulnerable Livelihoods.
•Ability to effectively support and empower Oxfam Novib field staff and partners in a wide variety of cultural contexts using methods such as mentoring, coaching, accompaniment, training and advice.
•Excellent communication and interpersonal and team working skills, both written and spoken. Fluency in English, as well as working knowledge of at least one other language (preferably French or Portuguese).
Location:
Most time of the year, you will be deployed in countries where Oxfam Novib is involved in humanitarian programming or preparations.
One of the two posts has a base in The Hague and for the other post the residence (in between deployments) can be in any of the countries where Oxfam Novib has an office and where an international airport is nearby.
Salary
We offer a maximum salary of € 51.075, - gross a year. Other expat benefits can be applicable and will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Application Procedure
Are you interested? Send your application before 31 March 2011 in writing including a motivation and curriculum vitae and mentioning reference number 5-019 to jobs@oxfamnovib.nl, addressed to Mrs. Stijn Sas, HR Consultant.