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Jordan: Can’t Wait to Learn, Project Manager - Jordan

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 14 Oct 2016

Contract Type:

Fixed Term Contract. Duration of contract is 12 months with possible extension based on performance and funding.

Reports to:

Country Director – Jordan, with a functional line to the Can’t Wait to Learn Global Programme Manager based in War Child Holland.

Working with

  • Can’t Wait to Learn international thematic teams, including the research and procurement committees.

  • Different functions from London HQ

  • Jordanian country team, including Education Advisor

  • War Child Holland

Location

Amman, Jordan

Nationality

Open for Jordanian nationality holders (or) those who holds other nationalities and lives in Jordan

Background

Can’t Wait to Learn (CWtL) proposes new (cost-) effective solutions to the urgent challenges facing education for children in emergencies. By utilising innovative technological solutions with a focus on serious gaming, CWtL builds on concepts which have been successfully piloted in Sudan (e-Learning Sudan). CWtL has ambitions to increase the number of children with access to quality education in mathematics in areas affected by conflict in Africa and the Middle East, including in Jordan. The CWtL team, including its technical partners, will work together to digitise the Jordanian curriculum onto tablets, which will be used by children with guidance from a trained facilitator. In addition to mathematics, reading and psychosocial well-being –focused materials will be introduced to the CWtL portfolio during 2017. Developing fresh, interactive materials based on the national curricula and creating effective partnership structures to distribute these, creates new opportunities for making education accessible to those children who have been excluded. By facilitating their access to an effective and innovative learning tool, the CWtL programme seeks to increase children's resilience and support their educational (re)integration and progression.

Globally the programme is led by War Child Holland. War Child UK is the programme lead in Jordan. In Jordan, programme implementation will involve both local and international partner organisations, as well as self-implementation.

Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the position is to realise the results and ambitions of the multi-year CWtL programme in Jordan, according to War Child UK (WCUK) and Holland (WCH) quality standards and donor requirements. The initial CWtL programme budget (2016 – 2017) for programming in Jordan is € 2,117,298 with potential to scale up during years two and three based on existing and future grant applications. The positon involves strategic partnership development, programme and project planning, project implementation and management of a complex stakeholder programme in Jordan.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Programme development, planning, management, implementation and reporting.

  • Lead the development of specific programme plans within the CWtL Programme for Jordan, including detailed project plans, quality standards, timeline, detailed budgets and milestones, in strong collaboration with the international CWtL programme team and WCUK programme and finance department.

  • Manage/oversee up to 200 field staff throughout the programme period.

  • Integrate research in the various sub projects to collect evidence for innovative methodologies, with the support of the global CWtL research committee and research staff.

  • Develop processes, tools and guidelines to ensure smooth project management and implementation.

  • Ensure that available budgets are well managed and spent according to agreed plans, in collaboration with WCUK and WCH CWtL programme and finance teams.

  • Ensure monitoring and evaluation is integrated into programme and project design from the outset.

  • Supervise project planning by implementing partners, ensuring M&E is integrated in project design.

  • Ensure effective integration of evidence-based reading and psychosocial support focused interventions into the CWtL portfolio, together with the CWtL global project team and WCH R&D department as well as with external partners.

  • Ensure the effective roll out of appropriate mathematics-focused interventions in Jordan, together with the CWtL global project team and WCH R&D department as well as with external partners.

  • Lead the contracting process of appropriate programme partners in Jordan, in line with CWtL international programme requirements and WCUK internal procedures.

  • Supervise project management and implementation of various (sub) projects, including the research agenda, in the CWtL Programme in Jordan, including by external implementing partners, assuring quality adherence, timely delivery of (sub) results within budget parameters.

  • Provide guidance and support if and where needed to implementing partners.

  • Intervene if and when needed in order to adhere to quality standards and donor requirements.

Results: The CWtL Programme in Jordan is effectively implemented based on well managed sub projects, according to quality standards and donor requirements. Reports are of high quality and are timely and available to all donors and stakeholders.

2. Grant management, reporting and fundraising

  • Document and share programme results and the potential for replication and scaling-up with relevant stakeholders as required and under the lead of the CWtL International Programme Manager based in WCH.

  • Ensure submission of transparent, high quality and timely financial and narrative reports about programme deliverables and research findings, which meet WCH and WCUK quality standards as well as external donor requirements.

  • Actively write/provide input to CWtL colleagues for proposal writing and fundraising purposes.

Results: Programme grants are well managed and timely and appropriate funding sources are secured to cover longer term upscaling ambitions of the CWtL Programme in Jordan.

3. Partnership management, networking & sector contribution

  • Ensure effective and collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders, particularly WCUK teams in London, WCH and technical programme partners.

  • Ensure effective collaboration with the Ministry of Planning and Interior Cooperation (MOPIC) which oversees all NGO implemented programme in Jordan, including the timely submission of reports and information requested.

  • Coordinate all stakeholders and partners in Jordan, keeping them engaged, ensuring that expectations and results are being met;

  • Identify important findings and results and share these with the global CWtL programme team on a regular basis.

  • Represent the organisation in relevant (inter)national events, networks and sector groups in Jordan.

  • Act as an in-country focal person for the programme responding to any media requests in liaison with the CWtL Global Programme Manager

    Results:

    Various stakeholders and partners are actively and positively engaged with the projects and programme and contribute to deliver the best results possible;

    Findings and (sub) results of the Programme are shared and used for learning purposes both in War Child as well as in the sector.

Personal Specification – Essential Criteria

War Child’s office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a team of extremely dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their personality, creativity and professionalism to our communications and the wider charity.

Experience:

  • Minimum of seven years experience in planning, project management, at least five years in a supervisory position(s). good knowledge of the application of computers in project management.

  • Extensive knowledge of education programming, particularly related to e-learning and educational gaming.

  • Extensive knowledge of conflict-affected affected emergency, post-emergency or developing countries, specifically in Jordan or the Middle East.

  • Knowledge of psychosocial support is an asset.

  • Knowledge and experience of project management in complex multi-stakeholder programmes.

  • Experience in developing, methods, tools, programs/interventions and delivering training.

  • Knowledge and experience in M&E and research.

    Key Competencies:

  • Understanding of the vision and mission of War Child.

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong financial and narrative reporting skills.

  • Ability to collaborate and form effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Capacity to juggle multiple stakeholders and keep them engaged.

  • Problem solving and can-do approach to work with a key focus on achieving successful results.

  • Flexibility to change and create for continuous improvement and to contribute towards a culture of innovation along with knowledge impact.

  • Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to make effective decisions.

    Education:

  • University Degree in relevant academic studies (Project Management, International Development, Education Management, Social Studies, Management Information System, etc).

  • MSc Degree in relevant academic studies is an asset

    Language:

  • Fluency in English required with Arabic a strong asset.

Contractual Terms

Working Hours: Full Time

Probation: 3 months

Start date: 1st November 2016

Travel: Within Jordan as required, occasional visits to region and UK

Leave: 20 days pro-rata

Benefits: Individual health insurance and social security


How to apply:

• Please apply through Akhtaboot or via email quoting the title “PROJ MANAGER/10” at recruitment.jo@warchild.org.uk by 5pm on 14th October 2016.
• Due to limited resources War Child HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates.
• First round interviews will be held on week commencing 16 October 2016.
• Second round interviews for selected candidates will be held on week commencing 26 October 2016.
• Any offer made post the second interview will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references, (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). War Child reserves the right to call the referees, in case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms.
• The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a Police check from a country of permanent residence, a medical check, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Protection Policy prior to a final offer being made.


Consultant: Employee Wellbeing Services

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Organization: War Child UK
Closing date: 15 Oct 2016

War Child is an International charity with national and international employees working in the UK, Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq and Jordan, with plans to expand to Yemen and Uganda.

War Child recognises that employees are affected by personal and work related stressors, and is committed to provide a safe and healthy workplace. With employees living and working in volatile and sometimes insecure environments, War Child has a duty of care to ensure that staff are supported through a professional wellbeing programme.

The service provider is expected to deliver services complementing War Childs’ wellbeing programme as follows:

  1. Scope

Unless otherwise indicated, the services hereunder cover all War Child employees globally.

  1. Assessment

The service provider offers an organisational health assessment tool, that provides a clear analysis and recommendations for employee wellbeing in War Child.

  1. Planned Individual Counselling

The service provider will deliver scheduled individual counselling sessions via telephone, skype or other means of communication. If possible, and depending on the location of the employee, appointments should be made face to face.

Individual counselling may be requested for personal or work related factors corresponding to the following topics:

· Mental Health

· Substance Abuse

· Sexual Harassment and Bullying

· Family and Relationships

· Stress

Each staff may take up to six (6) sessions per annum, starting from the day of first session held.

  1. Emergency Counselling

The service provider will be available 24/7 to respond to emergencies, and unforeseen situations that require immediate attention, which fall under the category of individual counselling.

5.Crisis and Trauma Support

The service provider will be available 24/7 to respond to and deliver support and follow up during and after a traumatic event, or an ongoing crisis experienced by War Child employees and their families.

The service may include (but is not restricted to) individual and group debriefing sessions, follow up counselling sessions, and in-country visits.

6.Advice and consultation

The service provider will advise, upon request, the Head of People and Achievement on any employee wellbeing measures to be taken to ensure employees and their families are cared for. This may include consultation on the War Child wellbeing programme, and contributions towards the crisis management plan.

7.Reporting

The service provider will report to the Head of People and Achievement:

· Monthly, on the number of individual counselling sessions, demographics (gender, location, contract type etc.) of employees using the service, nature of sessions, sources of stressors etc.

· On crisis and trauma support provided, within one (1) month of occurrence. Information should include demographics of people affected, nature of event, measures taken, interventions completed, recommendations etc.

8.Training

The service provider offers a range of high quality training courses aimed at building manager and employee capacity. This may include but is not restricted to, building resilience, stress management, and mental health awareness.

9.General

All services must be provided by fully qualified and BPS (or equivalent) registered Psychologists. Services related to non-mental health factors, may be provided by a qualified and BACP (or equivalent) registered Counsellor or Psychotherapist.

The service provider should have extensive experience working with International organisations, and people based in countries affected by armed conflict.

The service provider should be able to offer services in different languages, suitable to the countries War Child operates in.

The service provider must demonstrate cultural sensitivity towards employees of different backgrounds.


How to apply:

Please submit your proposal to us with the email title as ‘Employee Wellbeing Services’ by 15 October 2016 to recruitment@warchild.org.uk. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Afghanistan: Country Director - Afghanistan

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 30 Oct 2016

Contract Type: Fixed term Contract of 1 year with possible extension dependent on funding.

Reports to: Programmes Director (HQ, London)

Working with:

· The Programmes Directorate and the Finance Directorate (HQ, London).

· Field Programmes and Project Coordinators in other countries, where relevant.

· Local Stakeholders, Donors and other War Child colleagues.

Responsible for:

  • Programmes Managers/Directors in Kabul and Herat, and other field and national staff (as applicable).

  • A team of 3+ expatriate and 20+ national staff and supporting and monitoring national implementing partners.

Overview:

War Child works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in prison. Our mission is to support and improve the care and protection of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the worse conflict-affected places. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

War Child UK has worked in Afghanistan since 1993 with partners and local authorities to support improvements in child protection, education and livelihoods. Programmes have largely been focused in the west of the country in Herat Province and in Kabul. In recent years our operations have expanded to the Afghanistan/Iran border, supporting the rights of displaced and returnee children. Funding partners in Afghanistan have included the European Union, UNICEF, and the US Government, as well as a range of private trusts and foundations.

Purpose of Post:

We are recruiting a new Country Director for our Afghanistan programme. We need an experienced NGO leader who is familiar with the particular challenges of operating within the constraints of a setting such as Afghanistan. Our CD will ensure that the War Child team remains safe, and that our security protocols are well maintained. We want to further grow our programme, and central to this role will be the ability to build networks and alliances with local and international partners and to represent effectively with a wide range of donors. We place a very strong emphasis on national advocacy as part of our theory of change, and the Country Director will need the representational and relationship skills to ensure that War Child is connected to the appropriate national and local authorities across our areas of operation. War Child has developed a clear vision and approach to programme quality, and our Country Director will have a track record in ensuring effective monitoring, accountability and learning.

Leadership and team building skills are paramount. Working with a cross cultural and dispersed team the Country Director will inspire results and performance across the team. The post also forms part of War Child’s dynamic and experienced Country Director Group, with the ability to share experience across our country programmes.

The role is based in Kabul, with regular travel to Herat and other programme locations as they emerge, and within the context of War Child’s security policy.

Key Responsibilities:

· Programme Development: Participatory programme planning and development, in line with WCUK’s organisational strategy; time frames and budgets as well as development of new concept papers and liaising with in-country donors.

· Representation: Ensure effective networking, profile and representation with local and national authorities, donors and peer agencies.

· Partner liaison: Working with national partners to achieve shared programme objectives and build strong and accountable partnerships.

· Financial Management: Rigorous financial and administrative management**:** supplying UK Finance Department with grant management and expenditure information in an accurate manner on a monthly basis.

· Security Management: Effectively manage all staff security within the guidelines of security SOPs.

· Child Protection: Ensuring compliance by all staff and partners with WCUK’s Child Protection Policy and providing training to staff and partner staff when needed.

· Grant Management, and Donor Compliance: Ensure timely quality reporting to donors and compliance with donor requirements.

· Reporting: Ensure adherence to organisational requirements, including Child Protection Policy, minimum standards for quality programme cycle management and regular programme reporting.

· Fundraising: Identifying and securing in-country funding from Afghanistan based donors, and providing Programme Development Coordinators with the information necessary to help develop proposals and report to donors, in line with donor schedules. Drafting of concept papers, proposals and budgets.

· Human Resource Management: Lead and motivate the team, ensure effective use of the Performance Management System.

A) Job Specification: Task and responsibilites:

Programme Development and Management

  • Undertake programme planning and development in line with WCUK’s organizational and country strategy.
  • Develop and implement programmes in consultation with all staff and stakeholders, in line with the Programmes Directorate strategy, programme cycle management, country plan, and in accordance with War Child’s methodology.
  • Ensure stakeholders, including children, their communities and government, participate meaningfully in the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of projects.
  • Conduct participatory research to identify and develop new projects, aligned with War Child’s organisational strategy.
  • Plan time frames and budgets as well as development of new concept papers and liaison with in-country donors.
  • Implement programmes as per grants requirements and compliance, delivering and reporting of projects on time, on budget and to the required standard.
  • Mobilise the support of government, NGO and community stakeholders, including development of fundraising strategies in country with submission of proposals that have to be signed-off by the London office.
  • Development of coordination and capacity building initiatives for local partner organisations to ensure learning and best practice is shared and developed. This will evolve to include partnership management and transferred learning.
  • Embed War Child’s methodology concerning child rights programming, child participation, child protection, project management, gender, monitoring and evaluation, learning and partnership.
  • Development, in consultation with Programmes Director, national advocacy strategy to draw grass-roots participation in projects with national and international lobbying coordinated in the UK.
  • Produce monthly and quarterly reports on a timely basis to HQ as required.
  • Organise and facilitate internal and external evaluations of the project, using these as opportunities to elicit and document achievements, challenges, learning and opportunities

Fundraising

  • Working in line with the institutional fundraising strategy and with support from the Programmes Director allocate approximately 20% of time to raising funds bi-laterally, institutionally or though trust funds for the Afghanistan programme.
  • Submit concept notes for review to Programmes Director ensuring compliance with donor requirements and synergy with strategic outputs.
  • Complete donor report in timely manner with feedback from Operations Team in the UK and sign-off from the Programmes Director.
  • Negotiating grants and partnership agreements with in-country donors.

  • Identify in-country funding opportunities, aligned to War Child’s organisational strategy.

  • Provide the UK-based Programme Development Coordinator with the information required to assist with writing donor proposals, on time and to the required standard.

  • Work with the Finance, Admin & Security Manager to develop accurate and realistic donor budgets.

Partner liaison

  • Identify, provide support and initial monitoring of national partners to instigate and satisfactorily complete projects.

Financial Management

  • Comply fully with War Child’s finance policies and procedures and provide the Finance Directorate (HQ, London) with financial requests and expenditure information reports in an accurate manner on a monthly basis.
  • Ensure all expenditure is authorised and in line with the programme and project budgets.
  • Ensure receipts and supporting documents are compiled.

Security Management

  • Responsible for ensuring compliance of security protocols within the team, imparting and training partners in security planning, and maintaining oversight of the country-security context at the tactical level.
  • Report and record incidents for the UK-based Security Advisor.
  • Update at least annually and/or whenever appropriate, security and evacuation plans with UK-based Security Advisor.
  • Ensure all national staff and visiting staff comply fully with WCUK’s security policy and procedures.

Child Protection

  • Responsible for managing organisational child protection within the Afghanistan Programme, including ensuring observance of child protection guidelines by the local team.
  • Comply fully with WCUK’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
  • Record and report child safeguarding incidents to the Programmes Director and Child Protection Officer (HQ, London).
  • Provide new staff with induction training on WCUK’s child safeguarding policy and procedures.
  • Provide all staff with annual refresher training on WCUK’s child safeguarding policy and procedures.

Grant Management and Donor Compliance

  • Provide the UK-based Programme Development Coordinator with the information required to write donor reports, on time and to the required standard.
  • Facilitate visits to project sites by donor representatives and other War Child representatives.

Reporting

  • Ensure adherence to organisational requirements, including regular programme reporting.
  • Record quarterly reach figures for each project to submit to Programmes Director.

Communication and Representation

  • Represent the organisation to key donors, diplomats, multilateral organisations, journalists and visitors.
  • Represent WCUK in external network meetings, to donors and government officials.
  • Ensure quality of communication material including case studies for UK based communications team.
  • Interface with Advocacy and Communications Team in production of blogs, photos, case-studies.
  • Circulate and inform staff of WCUK’s communications strategy and external messaging.
  • Develop and support local advocacy initiatives that can link in with UK advocacy strategy.

Human Resources

  • Be overall responsible for the implementation of HR policies and procedures in Afghanistan and ensure they comply with WCUK’s HR policies and practices
  • Line management of team of diverse local staff and expatriate staff conducting regular supervision and support. This will include local and distance management of geographically separate teams and overseeing the management of relationships with local partner organisations
  • Lead the recruitment and orientation of new local and international staff members
  • Conduct or oversee all annual appraisals and quarterly supervision of all staff
  • Implementation of local staff policy (reflecting local legislation and UK-based policies)
  • Ensure compliance with security and child protection protocols and procedures
  • Maintain learning and competency development amongst staff and partners through identification of individual learning objectives, institution of regular training programmes and competencies assessments.

B) Person specification – Essential Criteria:

The Programmes Team is looking for a dynamic, measured, team builder who can engage the staff and partners to build protective environments for children. He or she must have strong programme management skills and can lead a team in a challenging operational environment.

Experience:

  • Significant experience of managing:

  • Child protection, education and livelihoods projects

  • Combining direct service delivery, capacity building, and advocacy

  • Through direct implementation and partnerships with state and non-state actors

  • In conflict-affected countries

  • Team leadership and management

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • The ability to think and manage strategically

  • Rigorous budget expenditure management

  • Sound knowledge of participatory approaches

  • Research and development

  • Development and management of partnerships with state and non-state actors

  • Capacity building state and non-state actors

  • Security management

  • Risk management

  • Excellent IT skills

  • Demonstrable successful track record in securing funding from institutional donors and grant reporting

  • Grant management and reporting – experience of working on EC funded projects would be an advantage

  • Setting up monitoring and evaluation systems, including the use of logical frameworks

Competencies (Soft Skills):

  • Proactive
  • Excellent analytical skills with a systematic approach and an eye for detail
  • An effective problem solver
  • Measured and responsive
  • A self-starter
  • A good and thoughtful listener
  • Sensitive to the diverse needs of a diverse team, while being able to take effective decisions and negotiate commitment to them in the face of disagreement
  • Ability to be administratively self-sufficient and work in challenging operational environment and a small, dynamic organisation with limited resources
  • Effective negotiator
  • Diplomatic
  • Transparent and accountable
  • Willingness and ability to travel to War Child country programmes
  • Commitment to War Child’s aims, values and mission

Legal

· Eligible to work in Afghanistan and travel to the countries in which War Child operates

Other

· Clean driver’s license

Desirable Criteria:

· Proficiency in Arabic

· Experience and knowledge of working on projects assisting survivors of sexual violence

· Experience of working in DRC or related country

· Experience in the delivery and supervision of child protection or GBV projects in conflict and post conflict environments

C) Contract Terms

Working Hours: Full time, 5 days and 37.5 hours per week.

Probation: 6 months

Start date: Early 2017

Travel: Within Afghanistan as required, occasional visits to region and UK.

Salary: £45,150 per annum (basic salary)

In-country allowance of 30 USD (Per Diem/Daily living allowance) when in country of post

Leave: 30 days per annum pro-rata

Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary

Other: As per War Child Terms and Conditions: Private Accommodation, Rest & Recuperation, Travel, Private and Emergency Medical coverage, etc.


How to apply:

· Download the Application Pack from the War Child Website www.warchild.org.uk or request it from recruitment@warchild.org.uk.

· All applications must reach recruitment@warchild.org.uk by 30/10/2016. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

· This is an international role based in Afghanistan.

· Due to limited resources, War Child HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates

· Interviews will commence as soon as possible after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a short written assessment test as part of the interview process.

· Any offer made post the second interview will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references, (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). War Child reserves the right to call the referees, in case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms.

· The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS Police check and/or international police check, a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Safeguarding Policy prior to a final offer being made.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Corporate Partnerships and Music Events Volunteer

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 19 Oct 2016

Contract Type: Voluntary

Reports to: Corporate Account Manager

Working with:

· All War Child colleagues and volunteers

· War Child’s corporate partners and

· War Child’s events partners

· War Child’s Key Supporters

Responsible for: Providing support to the Corporate Partnerships and Music & Entertainment teams as well as Individual Giving and Philanthropy when required.

Overview:

War Child works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in prison. Our mission is to support and improve the care and protection of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the worse conflict-affected places. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

Purpose of Post:

Over the next five years War Child will develop its organisational capability to benefit, directly and indirectly, 10% of the most marginalised children, living in ten of the worst conflict affected countries in the world. War Child will campaign to persuade decision makers to begin allocating the level of financial and political commitment needed to reduce the number of children dying and suffering from the effects of war. We will harness the credibility and learning from the increased scale of our programmes work to make a significant contribution to the conditions, in which others are encouraged, enabled and compelled to benefit those children marginalised by conflict that War Child is unable to help directly.

The Corporate Partnerships and Music Events Volunteer is crucial for our award-winning, Fundraising Division. You will provide vital support to help us develop and deliver exciting music events as well as securing and managing Corporate Partnerships. The role will enable you to gain a broad range of experience such as prospect research, client management and event logistics. You will also be required to provide administrative support to other fundraising functions such as Individual Giving and Philanthropy with the ultimate goal of helping War Child raise money to support children living in conflict zones.

A) Job Specification: Task and responsibilites:

1.2. Key Responsibilities

· Provide support in account managing War Child’s corporate partnerships

· Assist Music & Entertainment team in delivering successful events

· Monitor company and sector news using War Child’s prospect researching tool

· Utilise War Child’s fundraising database as a relationship management tool as well as recording and monitoring income

· Help the fundraising department prepare for proposals, meetings and pitches

· Represent War Child over the phone and at fundraising and stewardship events

· Represent Music & Entertainment team at War Child events (may require working some evenings and weekends)

· Help in the planning of War Child events in 2016/17 such as music and comedy gigs, trading day fundraisers and a Christmas gala dinner

· Administrative support to other fundraising teams including Philanthropy and Individual Giving

2.1.Corporate Fundraising

· Support Corporate Partnerships Manager to maximise income from existing partners

· Support in the development of new partnerships including research and proposals

· Build excellent working relationships with teams and individuals who help to deliver War Child’s corporate partnerships both internally and externally

· Support at corporate events as required

· Maintain information on corporate contacts and organisations on War Child’s fundraising database

· Use War Child prospect researching tool to update team on company and sector news

2.2 Music & Entertainment

· Provide day to day support for the Music & Entertainment team

· Represent the Music & Entertainment team at War Child events

· Help in the planning and implementation of War Child events in 2016/17 such as the Winter Wassail and Passport to BRITs Week

· Help plan and implement newly developed War Child fundraising concepts within entertainment.

2.3 Fundraising Department Support

· Provide support to the Individual Giving and Philanthropy teams when needed

· Process donations and maintain accurate records using the fundraising Database

· Support at challenge events such as Royal Parks Half Marathon

· Provide stewardship to online supporters from JustGiving and Virgin Money Giving

· Send materials to community and challenge event fundraisers

· Write thank you letters to donors and supporters

· Respond to donor requests via email, post or phone

B) Person specification – Essential Criteria:

War Child’s office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a team of extremely dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their personality, creativity and professionalism to our communications and the wider charity.

Experience:

· Right to work in the UK (for UK based roles)

· Conducting desk research

· Excellent written and verbal communicator

· Some understanding of charity fundraising mechanisms

Expertise:

· Confident to work independently

· Relationship development

· Attention to detail

· Ability to effectively organise and prioritise your own workload

· Ability to follow direction and report on progress to line manager

· Passion for music & entertainment

· Demonstrate a flexible attitude to working, including occasional evening and weekend work

· IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases

Desirable Criteria:

· Involvement on a marketing or fundraising project

· Involvement in music event management

· Experience of using/managing relationship databases

· Experience of managing own projects

· An understanding of or experience of delivering fundraising events

· Interest/knowledge of the charity sector

· Working some evenings and weekends may be required (time off in lieu offered)

C) Terms

· This role will be a 4-6-months placement, working 5 days a week

· This is a voluntary position, with lunch and travel costs provided (for travel within zones 1-6 of London Underground)

· Start Date: As soon as possible


How to apply:

· Please send your CV and a brief covering letter which outlines how you meet the person specification to Liz Smalley, Corporate Account Manager on lizs@warchild.org.uk by Wednesday 19th October 2016.

· Due to limited resources War Child HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates

· Interviews will be held on week commencing 24 October 2016 where you will be asked to complete a short written test.

· Any offer made post the interview will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references, (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). War Child reserves the right to call the referees, in case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms.

· The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS Police check and/or international police check, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Safeguarding Policy prior to a final offer being made.

Uganda: Consultant: Final Evaluation

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: Uganda
Closing date: 23 Oct 2016

Final Evaluation of the War Child and TPO Uganda’s project “Protecting South Sudanese
refugee children in Uganda through building family resilience.”

1.0 Introduction:
TPO Uganda and War Child UK are inviting bids to carry out an independent final evaluation of its Comic Relief funded project “Protecting South Sudanese refugee children in Uganda through building familyresilience.”

TPO Uganda is a non-government organization (NGO) that started work in 1994 with a commitment to
empower communities affected by armed conflict to meet their psychosocial and mental health needs. With its mission “to empower communities with the skills and tools they need to effectively address their problems”, TPO Uganda services are delivered through a community and family-oriented intervention model, which mainly focuses on identifying existing community support structures, traditional circles of support as well as systematically building their capacity to identify and participate in supporting the psychosocial and mental health needs of children in need of protection, survivors of gender-based violence, children and families infected and affected by HIV & AIDS; and families whose socio-economic wellbeing has been incapacitated by conflict and/or any other disasters. All this is aimed at achieving its vision of a society where vulnerable and marginalized people enjoy mental health, social and economic wellbeing, and lead harmonious, mutually supportive and productive lives.

War Child UK (WCUK) is a child rights organization founded in the UK in 1993 with a vision of a world
in which children’s lives are not torn apart by war. WCUK exists to support and rehabilitate child victims of war and deal with the lasting consequences of conflict by working with local communities, civil society organizations and local authorities in both conflict and post-conflict countries; ensuring sustainable security for the children; promoting livelihood opportunities and addressing the development needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized children. Currently, we work in six conflict and post-conflict countries: DRC, Uganda, Afghanistan, Jordan (Syria response), Iraq and Central African Republic (CAR). WCUK phased out from direct programme implementation in Uganda in March 2015 but continues to work with TPO Uganda in Kiryandongo and Adjumani in Uganda.

War Child UK in partnership with TPO Uganda is supporting 2,159 refugee children and young people
affected by the conflict in South Sudan through building family resilience.

2.0 Project Description:
Violent conflict in South Sudan has forced over 120,000 people (65% children) to flee into Uganda
consequently endangering their lives, destroying livelihoods and leaving children, in particular at risk of
abuse and exploitation. This project addresses three main issues:

  • Lack of access to quality primary education; Schools are overcrowded with a high teacher-student
  • ratio which prevents children from reaching their full potential and developing health life-skills
  • Lack of child-friendly spaces; Children are deprived of the ability to access structured play,
  • recreational and sporting activities which are key in increasing their resilience and well-being. This
  • is vital as most of these children are traumatized after having travelled in difficult conditions to
  • escape ongoing violence.
  • Loss of basic family livelihood; Families have little access to recovery activities that help them
  • generate income to pay for basic needs thus are more likely to adopt negative coping mechanisms that expose their children to harm such as child labour or early marriages.To address these issues, the project aims to achieve the following outcomes by February 2017;

  • Improved protection & psycho-social well-being for 1,800 children and young people living with the effects of conflict-related trauma.

  • 850 refugee children are accessing quality basic education in formal primary schools located near settlements.

  • Increased and more secure household incomes for families by developing the skills of 100 young people and 250 parents

  • TPO Uganda has increased skills and capacity to design and deliver innovative interventions to support children affected by conflict.

  • 3.0 Main purpose of the evaluation
    The end of project evaluation shall document:
     The extent to which the project outputs and outcomes have contributed1 to improving the protection
    of the children in schools, households and in communities.
     The relevance and effectiveness of the approach and assumptions to improving the psychological
    wellbeing, protection, educational status and resilience amongst children in the two refugee
    settlement.
     Lessons learnt and proposed feasible recommendations to inform future programme design in
    particular with children in a conflict-affected setting within War Child UK, other NGOs, donors
    and the government.
     Effectiveness of the remote management approach set up by War Child UK and TPO, focusing
    specifically on Grants Management, Technical Support and Organizational Development.

The evidence generated through this evaluation exercise is expected to:
 Better inform future programme design/programming with children in relation to their education,
protection, psychosocial response and skills-building.
 Increase knowledge of stakeholders on how to improve the psycho-social wellbeing of south
Sudanese refugee children and to enhance the protection services available to them.
 Report against the outcome indicators as set out in the project log-frame
 The results from this evaluation would help making adjustments/redirection for future interventions
by TPO, War Child and other child rights agencies.

4.0 Scope, Focus and Evaluation Criteria
The end of project evaluation should focus on longer term results/outcomes as agreed upon in the Grants Start-up form. It will assess the outcomes of the project in the 2 projects sites, Adjumani and Kiryandongo districts, and identify the outcomes of different child protection interventions, such as in the area of psychosocial support, mental health, education, early child development, entrepreneurship and livelihoods. The assessment should determine the extent of coverage of the psychosocial support and child protection interventions in relations to the presence of South Sudan refugee children in different areas of Emergency – both in terms of geographic coverage, and numbers of children reached vs numbers of children in need.
1 Evaluator may want to consider the contribution analysis approach

In addition, the evaluation exercise should result in an overview of the Child friendly spaces (CFSs) created and their contribution to the protection of South Sudanese refugee children in Uganda.

4.1 Evaluation Questions:
Criteria and Evaluation Questions

  • Effectiveness

1) To what extent were the intended project outcomes and outputs achieved and how?
2) To what extent has this project generated positive (or negative) changes in the lives of targeted (and untargeted) children? Why? What are the key changes in the lives of those children and their care givers?
3) What internal and external factors contributed to the achievement and/or failure of the intended project outcomes and outputs? How?
4) Has the project increased the knowledge, attitude and practices of children and community members in target communities on child protection issues, referral pathways and children’s psycho-social wellbeing and educational needs?
5) Is there evidence that the livelihoods component of the project has increased the proportion of household income spent on children’s education and psycho-social wellbeing?
6) What are the common denominators for refugee families that are able to protect their children (i.e. who have been successful in education, livelihoods and protection indicators as per the Child Vulnerability Index datasets)?

  • Relevance

1) To what extent was the project strategy and activities implemented relevant in responding to the needs of South Sudanese refugee children in Uganda? 2) To what extent do achieved results (outcomes and outputs) continue to be relevant to the needs of South Sudanese refugee children in Uganda?
2) Who has benefitted (women, men, girls and boys) from the programmaticinterventions and in what ways? Specifically, is there evidence that the approaches used in the project contributed2 to improved education, literacy and numeracy skills and a perceived level of Protection and wellbeing amongst children?

  • Efficiency

1) How efficiently and timely has this project been implemented and managed in accordance with the Project Document? Specifically have resources been used well. Were the implementation strategies appropriate?

  • Sustainability

1) How are the achieved results, especially the positive changes generated by the project in the lives of children and their caregivers, going to be sustained after this project ends? E.g. CFS activities, ECCD classes, schools that are being supported by the project, VSLAs, JFFLS etc.
2) To what degree has project built on existing local capacities and coping mechanism, and a potential exit strategy that builds on local resources and capacities? What networks and Community based groups is the project working with and what has been the impact of the project on these local networks and community based groups?

2 Evaluator may want to consider the contribution analysis approach, Most Significant Change, Outcome Harvesting/Mapping etc.

3) Has the project contributed to improving the capacity of TPO to deliver quality livelihoods, education and child protection programmes across the project cycle and meaningfully impacted the lives of children in the target communities?

  • Impact

1) What are the unintended consequences (positive and negative) resulting from the project?

  • Quality

1) What is the quality (coherence) of TPO’s psychosocial response, in relation to the Interagency Steering Committee (IASC) Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial support and child protection (MHPSS) and the CPWG Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Response and other quality benchmarks including gender mainstreaming principles?

2) What are the beneficiary and stakeholder perceptions/feedback of the overall project in responding to the child protection and PSS needs of children in such emergencies, especially children, parents and communities?

  • Knowledge Generation 1) What are the key lessons learned that can be shared with other practitioners on protecting children especially the children in emergency situations?
    2) Are there any promising practices? If yes, what are they and how can these promising practices be replicated in other projects and/or in other communities that have similar interventions?
    3) How has the relationships between partners throughout the relationship chain (looking at the War Child UK-TPO Uganda-the communities-target groups) helped or hindered the delivery of change/outcomes?
    4) What outstanding advocacy and implementation priorities still require action and commitment from district and national-level stakeholders?

  • Protection

To what degree are the Child friendly spaces (CFSs), Child Protection Case Management mechanisms and Child Protection Committees created or activated by the project are contributing to the protection of South Sudanese refugee children in Uganda? How?

4.0 Methodology:
The evaluation will use both quantitative and qualitative methods, as well as document review and, when necessary and appropriate, analysis of programme monitoring data. We would however suggest the use of Most Significant Change and/or Outcome Harvesting approach as we expect a variety of unexpected outcomes because of some innovative approaches we used in this project. This includes but are not limited to Re-Animation Therapy and Child Vulnerability Index.
The final evaluation should focus on a participatory methodology whereby the work engages all key
stakeholders including beneficiaries, community members, WCUK, TPO Uganda, other agencies/service providers e.g. UNHCR, Office of Prime Minister Uganda, Windle Trust etc. The consultant will collect primary data from direct beneficiaries of the project (children, young people and adults) and also use secondary data.
All evaluation tools should be based on a thorough review of relevant literature and existing questionnaires, including the baseline and mid-term survey questionnaires. The evaluation is also expected to carry out the end-line survey along with the Child Vulnerability index (CVI) survey with a representative sample of children and compare the findings with the two already available datasets of CVI assessment conducted in August 2015 and June 2016.

5.0 Tasks and Deliverables
Tasks and Expected Deliverables 1. Design of the sampling strategy, data collection and relative tools and preparation of inception report and work plan.
Inception report (deliverable 1) including work plan, methodological approach, instruments to be used, interview and field visit protocols, annotated outline of final report, to be presented and approved by the Technical Committee.

  1. Desk review of available information from TPO and WCUK– in particular the, Project start up form, baseline and Midterm evaluation reports and other documents.
    Feedback meeting on findings from desk review.

  2. Quantitative Data collation, cleaning and analysis of data.
    Progress report and end of field data collection report.

  3. Field data collection; Focus group (deliverable 2) discussion and Key informant interviews. Progress report and end of field data collection report.

  4. Analysis of findings and draft report preparation.
    Draft Evaluation report and presentation of preliminary findings for review (deliverable 3)

  5. Validation of technical report / Incorporate comments from TPO and WCK Evaluation Committee and finalize report.
    Draft technical report shared with Technical team. Meeting report confirming the validation of findings, including how feedback/recommendations from the committee have been addressed. (Deliverable 4).

  6. Draft a concise, user-friendly for nontechnical audience, summary report of key finding from technical report.
    Final report(<30 pages) (deliverable 5). The Report should be in simple English, no more than
    30 pages and free of jargon, excluding annexes. It should include:
     Title Page
     Table of Contents / Figures and Tables
     Abbreviations / acronyms page
     Executive summary (2 pages maximum)
     Background and a short introduction to the project
     The evaluation methodology (includingCase studies/stories should be used to
    highlight/illustrate the findings
     Innovation and lessons learned
     Summary of Recommendations
     Conclusion

  7. Lessons Dissemination document
    Lessons sharing/dissemination document capturing key impact and learning and presented in a reader friendly and marketable format should be produced both in English. It should not be more than two sides of an A4 page. (deliverable 6)

6.0 Available data sources
The consultant is expected to review all possible sources of existing information and prioritize the list in terms of reliability, cost and time efficiency: The source available include;
 War Child UK ethical research policy and Child Safeguarding Policy
 Project proposal, log frame, budgets
 Baseline Report / (Baseline information)
 Mid-term Report
 National data portfolios e.g. government records, government policies, strategy papers, studies etc.)
 TPO’s organisation profile and strategic plan
 Project monthly, quarterly and interim reports.
 Field monitoring data.
 Project M&E tools and guidelines
 Child Protection Minimum Standards, as a reference point for the minimum standards and key
activities expected to be met and delivered for a project of this nature.

7.0 Roles, Supervision and Reporting:
War Child UK:
 Provide clear specific advice and support to the evaluation manager and the evaluation team
throughout the evaluation process
 Review the ToR, inception report and draft evaluation report and ensure final draft meets the Comic
Relief evaluation Standards.
 Together with TPO, coordinate the selection and recruitment of the evaluation team by undertaking
the necessary procurement processes and contractual arrangements to hire the evaluation team.
 Review and provide comments and feedback on the quality of the evaluation process as well as on
the evaluation products (the TOR, draft reports, final evaluation report, dissemination documents).
 Approve deliverables and evaluate consultant’s/team’s work in consultation with TPO and will
process the payments after submission of the deliverables.

TPO Uganda:
 Co-lead the management of the evaluation process throughout the evaluation (design,
implementation and dissemination and coordination of its follow up)
 Connect the evaluation team with the wider programme unit, field teams and key evaluation
stakeholders, and ensure a fully inclusive and transparent approach to the evaluation.
evaluation/research questions and tools)
 Facilitating the evaluation team’s access to all information and documentation relevant to the intervention, as well as to key actors and informants who should participate in interviews, focus
groups or other information-gathering methods.
 Provide the evaluators with overall guidance as well as with administrative support
 Oversee progress and conduct of the evaluation, the quality of the process and the products
 Disseminate the results of the evaluation

Lead Consultant:
 Fulfilling the contractual arrangements in line with the ToR, TPO/WCUK norms and standards and
ethical guidelines; this includes developing of an evaluation plan as part of the inception report,
drafting and finalizing the final report and other deliverables mentioned in the TOR.
 The consultant will be responsible to keep TPO Uganda/War Child UK abreast of progress. S/he
will be supervised jointly by the TPO Country Office and War Child UK’s MEAL Adviser. A draft
report will be submitted at the end of data collection and both TPO Uganda/ War Child UK will
have a maximum of 3 weeks to submit two rounds of comments on the draft report.

8.0 Evaluation Process and Timeline:
The Final Evaluation is expected to start by December 06, 2016. The final report is expected to be submitted to War Child and TPO by no later than the 24th of January, 2016. The consultant will however be required to update War Child and TPO throughput the execution of the assignment through regular reports/meetings. The final timeline can be confirmed with the evaluation team at the Inception meeting/report stage depending on the proposed methodology and work plan. Below is an indicative timeframe.

# Description and Indicative Timeline:

1 Document Review, development of Inception Report and the data collection tools (quantitative and qualitative). The Inception Report and tools have to be produced in English and should be approved by TPO and WCUK. 5 days
2 Field data collection including the training of enumerators.The number of days depends on the number of enumerators hired and the data collection plan agreed upon at the Inception Report. 18 days
3 Preparation and submission of the Draft Report to TPO Uganda and WCUK. 5 days
4 Submission of the Final Evaluation Report and Lessons Dissemination Document. 1 day
TOTAL = 29 days

Funding and Payment: The consultant will be paid as follows: 30% after successful submission and our approval of the inception report, tools to TPO Uganda and WCUK.
30% on successful submission and our approval of the Draft Report and
40% on successful submission and our approval of the final evaluation report

9.0 Qualification and experience of the consultant
The consultant(s) should have the following qualifications:

  •  Innovation and lessons learned
  • Masters’ Degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Psychology statistics or a related field
  • At least 5 years’ demonstrated experience in evaluation of development/humanitarian work specifically psychosocial support/ Child protection in emergencies. And must have completed at least two high quality programme evaluations in that period, at least one of them being related to psychosocial support and child protection response in emergencies/humanitarian.
  • Excellent research, monitoring and evaluation skills including use of participatory appraisal
  • techniques in data collection, sensitive to gender issues.
  • Excellent writing and communication skills in English (Reference and production of sample work
  • required)
  • Willingness and ability to travel to project sites, Kiryandongo and Adjumani districts in Uganda.
  • The consultant will be provided with a full security briefing before going to the project locations. Note: All Consultants will be required to abide by TPO Uganda and War Child UK organizational policies namely Child Safeguarding Policy with Code of Conduct, Evaluation Policy and Ethics Policy and will be required to sign a statement of commitment to these. The consultant(s) will also be required to complete or provide evidence of references and DBS/police checks in advance of appointment.

10.0 Recruitment and appointment
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following information as part of the initial bid:
 CVs of the evaluation team member(s) including current geographical location(s).
 Not more than 3 to 4 page summary outlining the approach to be followed in designing and
conducting the evaluation (including calendar, key deliverables and tools, research questions).
 Detailed budget with breakdown of daily rate plus number of days and other costs. The budget
should not exceed GBP 10,000 (inclusive of VAT). The budget will be evaluated alongside the
technical proposal and we reserve the right to make alternative suggestions on costing. The
consultant is responsible for meeting their own subsistence, accommodation and international
travel costs whilst the local in-country transportation to field sites will be provided by War Child.
 Two references from previous clients.
 An example of a recent/relevant evaluation report. Please share the web link if it is published online.


How to apply:

Applications should be sent to recruitment@warchild.org.uk using reference “Final Evaluation of War
Child and TPO Project in Uganda” in the subject line not later than Sunday 23rd of October.

Any queries
to the ToR can be referred to Hur Hassnain at hur@warchild.org.uk and/or Michael Muwairwa at
mmuwairwa@tpoug.org.

Please note that submissions which do not meet all the above requirements will not be reviewed. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Central African Republic: Finance and Operations Support Manager (FOSM)

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: Central African Republic
Closing date: 25 Oct 2016

Contract Type: Fixed term contract of 2 years with possible extension

Reports to: Country Director, CAR

Working with:

The role involves working closely with the following stakeholders:

  • Country Director, CAR
  • Programme Managers, CAR
  • Programmes Finance Adviser (HQ)
  • International HR Adviser (HQ)
  • Regional Programme Coordinator (HQ)
  • Finance, HR and Admin Officers/Assistants, in War Child CAR
  • Other War Child colleagues and partners

Responsible for: The finance, admin, HR and logistics (including ICT) support staff at the country office and provide technical supervision to support staff in the different field locations in CAR.

Location: Bangui, CAR with frequent travel to field locations

Overview:

War Child UK (WCUK) works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child-headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in prison. Our mission is to support and improve the care and protection of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the worse conflict-affected places. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

Purpose of Post:

In response to the sustained impact of conflict and insecurity across CAR, WCUK is managing operations to meet the protection, education and livelihoods needs of children and their families. We are recruiting for a Finance and Operations Support Manager who will be responsible for sound financial management and grants management in the CAR programme. S/he will work with work closely with the various stakeholders and will ensure the implementation of WCUK financial management policies, practices, and procedures.

The role of the Finance and Operation Support Manager (FOSM) is to ensure the smooth running of the country operations, so as to enable programme staff and other stakeholders to carry out the WCUK programme most effectively and efficiently. In this capacity the FOSM must ensure efficient, transparent and reliable finance and operations processes and outputs and generate timely and relevant information to facilitate informed decision making by the management and the programme team. The most important responsibility is budget management and tracking spending, generating up to date and timely financial monitoring reports and alerting the management in case of major under/ over spending or any shortfalls as well as timely donor reporting. Support the programme team and the management through efficient and effective management of the operations. As a member of the in-country Senior Management Team (SMT), actively participate in strategic discussions and advise.

A) Job Specification: Task and responsibilites:

2.1.Financial Management & Administration

· Lead on all financial management and reporting across the CAR programme, including advising and supporting the Country Director (CD) in maintaining efficient financial control and budget management and tracking, including donor reporting. Monitor and analyse financial risks in line with WCUK’s global financial manual.

· Monitor and, as necessary, coordinate compliance activities of all country offices to remain abreast of the status of all compliance requirements and to identify trends.

· Identify potential areas of financial compliance vulnerability and risk; develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to manage similar situations in the future.

· Preparation of CAR monthly financial reports and project specific variance reports (BVA) and submission to the management.

· Management of the Bank Accounts including deposits, processing in the online banking and withdrawals on behalf of the organization and preparation of bank reconciliations.

· Proactively engage in proposal budget development, implementation and revision as may be required.

· Preparation of donor reports and verification for accuracy of documentation.

· Develop an effective compliance training for programme and support teams.

· Build capacity of the support staff in the country office and our partners through on-the-job training as well as organized training programmes and workshops.

· Supervise staff in the finance, logistics, HR and administration departments.

2.2Logistics

  • Directly responsible for procurement and management of supplies, vehicles, assets, stock, computers (PCs and laptops), server and communication (as a delegated responsibility of the CD).
  • Manage NGO registrations, work permits, visa and insurance issues.

2.3Information & Communication Technology

  • Responsible for management and maintenance of IT and communications (laptops, printers, telephone and other means related to Information and Communication Technology).

2.4Human Resource Management

  • Ensure that the National Staff HRM policies (HRM instruments and systems) are in place and adhered to.
  • Ensure that HR policies and practices are in line with the local legislation and keep the management informed of the updates/ changes in the local labour and other relevant laws.
  • Ensure efficient HR administration and documentation.
  • Oversee that the recruitment and performance management of national staff is robust and in line with local and organisational procedures.
  • Support the CD and HR team in driving the learning & development of national staff.
  • Advise the CD, HR team, and other managers on organisational development and personnel related issues.
  • Advise and ensure National staff adhere to War Child’s Global HR Policies and Practices.

2.5Management of staff

Line Manage the finance, admin/HR & logistics (including ICT) and support staff, by guiding, coaching, instructing, motivating and performance management.

2.6Overall

· Advise and support the CD on the above subjects

· Update the relevant support team members at HQ about developments in Finance, HR, Logistics and ICT at country level

· Build capacity of support staff and local partners in finance/logistics/HR/admin processes.

B) Person specification – Essential Criteria:

War Child’s office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a team of extremely dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their personality, experience and professionalism to the CAR programme.

Experience and mandatory criteria:

· Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) degree with a major in Accounting or Finance

· Significant experience in Finance, HR, Procurement and Logistics with an International NGO

· Familiar with UN, EC, ECHO and OFDA reporting systems

· Able to work in unpredictable and at times insecure environments, following organisational and wider sector security procedures

· Demonstrated experience managing donor funds and ensuring compliance with donor requirements

· Demonstrated experience of capacity building of staff

· Understanding of risks and related relevant controls primarily in the overall grant cycle including program, financial and procurement cycles

Technical Skills/Expertise:

· Must be able to communicate effectively in French and English.

· Wide experience in the use of computer applications; clear understanding on the usage of financial software systems

· Supervisory skills

Competencies (Soft Skills):

· Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; high degree of sensitivity toward others

· Personal commitment and drive for results, and adaptability in the workplace;

· Ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines

· Treat information with the confidentiality it deserves

· Willingness to roll sleeves and be hands on to manage and complete tasks

· Understand and recognise the urgency of tasks and deliver on time

· Proactive, able to multi-task and flexible

Desirable Criteria:

· Mature individual with leadership qualities

· Experience of working in CAR

· Good sense of humour

C) Contract Terms

Working Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Probation: 6 months

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £34,650 to £36,225 per annum (basic salary)

In-country allowance of 35 USD (Per Diem/Daily living allowance) when in country of post

Leave: 30 days per annum

Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary

Other: As per War Child Terms and Conditions: Private accommodation, Rest & Recuperation, travel, private and emergency medical coverage, etc.


How to apply:

· Download and complete War Child Application Form from www.warchild.org.uk. All completed applications must reach recruitment@warchild.org.ukby Tuesday 25th October 2016. (Please note that we do not accept individual CVs).

· Due to limited resources, War Child HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates

· Candidates will be expected to complete a short written assessment test as part of the interview process.

· Any offer made post interview will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references, (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). War Child reserves the right to call the referees, in case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms.

· The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS Police check and/or international police check, a medical check, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Safeguarding Policy prior to a final offer being made.

Afghanistan: Finance and Operations Support Manager - Afghanistan

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 20 Nov 2016

Contract Type: Fixed term contract of 12 months with possible extension

Reports to: Country Director, Afghanistan

Working with:

The role involves working closely with the following stakeholders:

  • Country Director, Afghanistan
  • Programme Managers, Afghanistan
  • Programmes Finance Adviser (HQ)
  • International HR Adviser (HQ)
  • Regional Programme Coordinator (HQ)
  • Finance, HR and Admin Officers/Assistants, in War Child Afghanistan
  • Other War Child colleagues and partners

Responsible for: The finance, admin, HR and logistics (including ICT) support staff at the country office and provide technical supervision to support staff in the different field locations in Afghanistan.

Location: Kabul and Herat, Afghanistan with frequent travel to field locations

Overview:

War Child UK (WCUK) works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in prison. Our mission is to support and improve the care and protection of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the worse conflict-affected places. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

Purpose of Post:

In response to the sustained impact of conflict and insecurity across Afghanistan, WCUK is managing operations to meet the protection, education and livelihoods needs of children and their families. This includes children in conflict with the law, street-working children, internally displaced children, and unaccompanied and separated children. We are recruiting for a Finance and Operations Support Manager who will be responsible for sound financial management and grants management in the Afghanistan programme. S/he will work with work closely with the various stakeholders and will ensure the implementation of WCUK financial management policies, practices, and procedures.

The role of the Finance and Operation Support Manager (FOSM) is to ensure the smooth running of the country operations, so as to enable programme staff and other stakeholders to carry out the WCUK programme most effectively and efficiently. In this capacity the FOSM must ensure efficient, transparent and reliable finance and operations processes and outputs and generate timely and relevant information to facilitate informed decision making by the management and the programme team. The most important responsibility is budget management and tracking spending, generating up to date and timely financial monitoring reports and alerting the management in case of major under/ over spending or any shortfalls as well as timely donor reporting. Support the programme team and the management through efficient and effective management of the operations. As a member of the in-country Senior Management Team (SMT), actively participate in strategic discussions and advise.

A) Job Specification: Task and responsibilites:

2.1.Financial Management & Administration

· Lead on all financial management and reporting across the Afghanistan programme, including advising and supporting the Country Director (CD) in maintaining efficient financial control and budget management and tracking, including donor reporting. Monitor and analyse financial risks in line with WCUK’s global financial manual.

· Monitor and, as necessary, coordinate compliance activities of all country offices to remain abreast of the status of all compliance requirements and to identify trends.

· Identify potential areas of financial compliance vulnerability and risk; develop/implement corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to manage similar situations in the future.

· Preparation of Afghanistan monthly financial reports and project specific variance reports (BVA) and submission to the management.

· Management of the Bank Accounts including deposits, processing in the online banking and withdrawals on behalf of the organization and preparation of bank reconciliations.

· Proactively engage in proposal budget development, implementation and revision as may be required.

· Preparation of donor reports and verification for accuracy of documentation.

· Develop an effective compliance training for programme and support teams.

· Build capacity of the support staff in the country office and our partners through on-the-job training as well as organized training programmes and workshops.

· Supervise staff in the finance, logistics, HR and administration departments.

2.2Logistics

  • Directly responsible for procurement and management of supplies, vehicles, assets, stock, computers (PCs and laptops), server and communication (as a delegated responsibility of the CD).
  • Manage NGO registrations, work permits, visa and insurance issues.

2.3Information & Communication Technology

  • Responsible for management and maintenance of IT and communications (laptops, printers, telephone and other means related to Information and Communication Technology).

2.4Human Resource Management

  • Ensure that the National Staff HRM policies (HRM instruments and systems) are in place and adhered to.
  • Ensure that HR policies and practices are in line with the local legislation and keep the management informed of the updates/ changes in the local labour and other relevant laws.
  • Ensure efficient HR administration and documentation.
  • Oversee that the recruitment and performance management of national staff is robust and in line with local and organisational procedures.
  • Support the CD and HR team in driving the learning & development of national staff.
  • Advise the CD, HR team, and other managers on organisational development and employee related issues.
  • Advise and ensure National staff adhere to War Child’s Global HR Policies and Practices.

2.5Management of staff

Line Manage the finance, admin/HR & logistics (including ICT) and support staff, by guiding, coaching, instructing, motivating and performance management.

2.6Overall

· Advise and support the CD on the above subjects

· Update the relevant support team members at HQ about developments in Finance, HR, Logistics and ICT at country level

· Build capacity of support staff and local partners in finance/logistics/HR/admin processes

B) Person specification – Essential Criteria:

War Child’s office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a team of extremely dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their personality, experience and professionalism to the Afghanistan programme.

Experience and mandatory criteria:

· Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) degree with a major in Accounting or Finance

· Significant experience in Finance, HR, Procurement and Logistics with an International NGO

· Familiar with UN, EC, ECHO and OFDA reporting systems

· Able to work in unpredictable and at times insecure environments, following organisational and wider sector security procedures

· Demonstrated experience managing donor funds and ensuring compliance with donor requirements

· Demonstrated experience of capacity building of staff

· Understanding of risks and related relevant controls primarily in the overall grant cycle including program, financial and procurement cycles

Technical Skills/Expertise:

· Must be able to communicate effectively in English, Dari/Pashto are a distinct advantage

· Wide experience in the use of computer applications; clear understanding on the usage of financial software systems

· Supervisory skills

Competencies (Soft Skills):

· Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from varied cultures and professional backgrounds; high degree of sensitivity toward others

· Personal commitment and drive for results, and adaptability in the workplace;

· Ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines

· Treat information with the confidentiality it deserves

· Willingness to roll sleeves and be hands on to manage and complete tasks

· Understand and recognise the urgency of tasks and deliver on time

· Proactive, able to multi-task and flexible

Desirable Criteria:

· Mature individual with leadership qualities

· Experience of working in Afghanistan

· Good sense of humour

C) Contract Terms

Working Hours: Full time

Probation: 6 months

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £34,650 to £36,225 per annum (basic salary) plus

In-country allowance of 30 USD (Per Diem/Daily living allowance) when in country of post

Leave: 30 days per annum

Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary

Other: As per War Child Terms and Conditions: Private accommodation, Rest & Recuperation, travel, private and emergency medical coverage, etc.


How to apply:

· Download and complete War Child Application Form from www.warchild.org.uk. All completed applications must reach recruitment@warchild.org.uk by end of 20th November 2016. (Please note that we do not accept individual CVs).

· Due to limited resources, War Child HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates

· Candidates will be expected to complete a short written assessment test as part of the interview process.

· Any offer made post interview will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references, (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). War Child reserves the right to call the referees, in case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms.

· The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS Police check and/or international police check, a medical check, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Safeguarding Policy prior to a final offer being made.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Head of IT

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Nov 2016

Overview:

War Child UK works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in prison. Our mission is to support and improve the care and protection of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the worse conflict-affected places. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

The Head of IT is a new role at War Child UK and reflects our growing size and complexity. The post will work closely with other technology based teams at War Child including the digital team (based in the Advocacy and Communications Directorate) and the CRM Project Manager (based in the Fundraising Directorate).

War Child UK is looking to work far more closely with War Child Holland with a move to a shared platform for programme delivery by 2019. This role holder will need to work closely with the IT Manager in War Child Holland to develop a joint IT strategy that works towards this end.

Purpose of Post:

To lead on information management and technology in War Child and to ensure the provision of quality services to all our people. To work closely with War Child Holland to create an integrated IT strategy to support working as a global coalition.

A) Job Specification: Task and responsibilites:

I. Develop, implement and evaluate War Child’s information management and technology strategy: Lead on the strategic direction, design, implementation and maintenance of information systems to support War Child’s operations, including solutions to support War Child country offices, flexible and off site working.

II. Work with War Child Holland to develop a joint strategy to support the War Child global platform.

III. Manage risk around IT related health and safety requirements and compliance with all other relevant legislation in relation to IT, through appropriate policies and procedures and risk management strategies.

IV. Manage data security risks and ensure IT systems meet the organisation’s needs (including back-up procedures to protect data on and off site, disaster recovery procedures, virus protection, access controls across all devices, asset management and physical security).

V. Ensure proper implementation, management, maintenance and support of War Child’s network infrastructure (hardware, software and communications, including mobile devices)

VI. As Data Controller for War Child ensure robust data protection systems for protecting all personal data and regularly appraise our performance against best practice.

VII. Manage and develop staff within the team in order to ensure that they have the knowledge and skills to achieve agreed performance targets and in accordance with War Child’s HR policies.

VIII. Develop and monitor the IT team budget in line with War Child’s budgeting process.

IX. Negotiate third party contracts involving the delivery of IT based products and services. Manage these third party relationships.

X. Identify individual, team and organisation IT related training needs and plan and implement training programmes to meet these.

Provide technical advice and project management for projects throughout the organisation as agreed, to ensure that all IT-related decisions are optimal for War Child.

B) Person specification:

War Child’s office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a team of extremely dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their personality, creativity and professionalism to the wider charity.

Experience and mandatory criteria:

· Substantial experience in management and changing business processes.

· Fluency in English

· Right to work in the UK

· Demonstrable specialised commercial and/or technical experience of IT in a Windows based environment, including:

  • communications
  • hardware and applications software
  • IT security
  • distributed data management
  • provision of training,
  • project management
  • relevant legislation,
  • configuration management
  • national/international standards
  • business continuity
  • product evaluation and contract management
  • resource allocation
  • business process improvement
  • purpose and composition of Service Level Agreements

Technical Skills/Expertise:

· Knowledge and clear vision on the role of information management and information technology within an international NGO like War Child UK.

· Able to be hands on within a small team and focused on providing a good user experience.

· Expert technical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Office365.

· Implementing programmes or projects in line with budgets and plans, securing successful results and managing changes to plans where learning and/or circumstances require changes to be make.

· Sound technical expertise of ERP and CRM systems including Salesforce

· Knowledge of and experience with changing and automating business processes.

· Knowledge of and experience with IT service management processes

Competencies (Soft Skills):

· Motivated by and committed to War Child's values, vision and mission

· Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to communicate effectively with all key stakeholders by using clear, accurate yet simple language.

· Contributing to a culture of innovation and allowing people to consider and take managed risks.

· Able to building strong relationships with users throughout War Child and with external providers.

· Effectiveness in making decisions while exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues; ability to use reason, even when dealing with stressful and emotional topics.

· Proactively celebrate great performance and hold people accountable for poor performance against objectives and the needs of the organisation.

Desirable Criteria:

· French or Arabic language skills

· Experience of working in an international environment (preferably in an INGO)

C) Contract Terms

Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week

Probation: 6 months

Start date: January 2016

Travel: Regular travel to Holland, possible travel to our country offices

Salary: £43,313 - £48,825 per annum (depending on experience)

Leave: 28 days pa pro-rata, increasing by one day for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5 additional days

Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary

Other: As defined in standard War Child contract terms


How to apply:

· Download and complete the War Child Application Form from https://www.warchild.org.uk/content/jobs-and-volunteering-opportunities

· Application deadline is Wednesday 16 November 2016 and applications must be sent to recruitment@warchild.org.uk or the War Child office by this date. Please note CVs will not be accepted.

· Due to limited resources, War Child HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates.

· First round interviews will be held on 2 December 2016.

· Second round interviews for selected candidates will be held on 9 December 2016.

· Any offer made post the second interview will be conditional on receipt of three favourable written references, (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). War Child reserves the right to call the referees, in case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms.

· The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS Police check and/or international police check, a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Safeguarding Policy prior to a final offer being made.


Switzerland: SPHERE HANDBOOK, EDITOR

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Organization: International Council of Voluntary Agencies
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 16 Nov 2016

Call for applications


The Sphere Handbook, Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response, was established from 1997 to contribute to the professionalization of the humanitarian sector, by establishing quality and accountability standards in key sectors, built on a common foundation of humanitarian principles and protection. From the beginning, the Handbook has been based on compiled evidence, good practice, and deep consultation to establish consensus on guidance.

This flagship document—and the broad, inclusive process which accompanies it—has allowed Sphere to evolve into a common language across the humanitarian sector and a platform for collaboration with other actors engaging in relief and humanitarian operations over the past two decades.

The Handbook, first issued as a pilot in 1998 and with periodic revisions in 2000, 2004, and 2011, must remain relevant to practitioners and responsive to changing operational environments. Preparations for the next review are now underway with a view to publication on the 20th anniversary of the Handbook in 2018.

The revision process will be led by the Sphere Board, and managed by the Sphere Office. A group of lead authors and thematic experts will be contracted or seconded to the process and convene broad-based consultations within their field. All Sphere country-based focal points (40+) will support consultations in their context as well. Comprehensive oversight and consolidation of these efforts will be done through the Revision Coordination team (coordinator, editor, web editor).

The Editor will be recruited for up to 12 months of work to take place between December 2016 and May 2018 months to support the revision effort. This includes 1 month prior to the public consultations to be part of detailed planning, inclusion of the concepts and drivers noted below and preparing necessary guidance for the authors and experts in advance of drafting. Individual, groups of individuals, and organizations are encouraged to apply.

Content editing during the Sphere Handbook revision process

The consultation process of revision is as essential as the development of the content, ensuring that a broad community contributes to and exercises ownership of the completed 2018 Handbook. The Sphere Handbook must also be available to a broader range of users, who need to be able to access information quickly and in their own language. As a result, Sphere is currently available in more than 40 languages with most being translated spontaneously at country level. It is essential that the Handbook be written in English which is clear, direct, simplified, and concise. Clarity of expression will be needed to capture complex technical concepts accurately, and to help future translation and accessibility.

The Editor is a member of the revision coordination team and will develop the initial style guide and chapter development guidance, as well as work directly with chapter authors to unify style, clarify meaning, and simplify text as needed.

Key responsibilities of the Content Editor

In preparation of the drafting and consultation processes:

· Develop an editing workplan in close coordination with the Revision Coordinator

· Establish content guidance to manage length and content, including guidance on how to separate printed content from supplementary resources.

· Establish a clear style guide which will emphasizes simplified expression.

· Develop agreement on terminology to support the glossary of terms and work with technical experts to resolve use of simplified language where needed.

· Develop in close coordination with Handbook Revision Coordinator production tools, templates, guidelines to improve quality and cohesion across the Handbook.

During the drafting process:

· Ensure coherence across the contributions, the accuracy, clarity, cohesion and conformity among the various texts and chapters in the Sphere Handbook, using automated means where and as appropriate

· Liaise with authors and thematic experts regarding changes in content, style or structure, directly providing suggestions for changes in line with agreed style guide.

· Ensure appropriate referencing is made among the chapters as well as to external sources.

· Develop an index of the document.

· Produce finalized text of the 2018 Edition of the Sphere Handbook, ready for design, layout and translation.

Required skills and qualifications

· Able to innovate and find creative solutions, explore new tools and technologies, propose ways to tackle complex challenges within a team.

· Capacity to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources.

· Resourceful and able to get the most out of small budgets and busy people.

· Solid writing and editing skills in English, with other languages an asset.

· Proven project manager, with previous experience in the non-profit sector a plus.

· Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

· Outstanding written and verbal communication with ability to tailor style to audience and purpose.

Experience: A minimum of five years’ experience as content editor is required. Strong background in language technology and simplification, editing tools and software. Good knowledge of humanitarian response and knowledge of Sphere Handbook. Humanitarian field experience will be an advantage.

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or related field. A first-level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Supervision

The editor is a member of the revision coordination team, reporting directly to the Sphere Director and works closely with the revision coordinator as well as web editor.


How to apply:

Recruitment process

The consultancy will be recruited for up to 12 months of work to take place over a period of 18 months (December 2016-May 2018). Individuals and groups of individuals (organizations, consortia, or consultants) are encouraged to apply.

Please provide a CV (for each member in the application), cover letter, and brief overview of any technical/technological approach proposed. All application materials may be sent to recruitment4@icvanetwork.org. (The Sphere Project is hosted in Geneva by ICVA through December 2016.)

Application deadline: 16 November 2016, but applications will be considered as they are received.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that this may be recruited worldwide. However, applicants wishing to work in Switzerland must be registered as independent consultants or be Swiss nationals or holders of a valid Swiss work permit.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Office Manager

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 21 Nov 2016

Purpose of Post:
During the initial 6 – 8 months, you will provide office management support with the priority of supporting our people to relocate and settle into a new office space, which we are currently searching for. Thereafter, you will provide day to day office and administration management services to the London office, and support country offices in setting up national standards. You will monitor, review and report on all office management related matters, including workplace health and safety.
War Child
Job Description & Person Specification
A) JOB SPECIFICATION
General Office Management
 Oversee the maintenance of the office, including mailing, purchases, supplies, equipment, stationary, repairs, cleaning and access
 Develop office policies and processes as necessary
 Organise and schedule relevant meetings
 Manage daily office operations and procedures
 Coordinate with IT department on all office equipment
 Provide general support to office visitors
 Maintain the office archive and inventories
 Plan and delegate office space in consultation with the affected staff, make recommendations and allocate office equipment as needed
Health and Safety
 Review and update regularly the Health and Safety policy and procedures
 Ensure that all incidents are appropriately documented, reported and filed
 Conduct regular risk assessments pertaining to facilities, including passive security measures in the country offices
 Liaise with insurances regarding compensation claims
 Arrange for safety inspections to be carried out, fire drills, alarms and fire extinguishers are correctly placed and maintained
 Actively promote and contribute towards the Wellbeing programme
People Management
 Coach and mentor the Business Apprentice, encourage and motivate ongoing learning and support the completion of the Apprenticeship program
 Ensure all tasks completed by the Apprentice are covered during absence
Finance
 Oversee and follow up procurement and invoices for office and HR related expenditure
 Manage contract and purchase negotiations with office vendors, service providers and the office lease
 Manage the office budget, ensure accurate and timely reporting
Internal and External relations
 Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including the landlord, recycling, couriers, insurances, suppliers etc.
 Manage internal relationships with our people and ensure everyone is aware of general office procedure, health and safety etc.
Travel
 Oversee the travel and accommodation booking completed by the Business Apprentice, and replace the Apprentice during absence
Other
 Support the country teams in the development, implementation and maintenance of office management standards and workplace health and safety
 Conduct occasional country visits to ensure we adhere to our ‘duty of care’
 Perform other duties to support the HR team, as requested by your line


How to apply:

Application process
 Application deadline is Monday 21 November 2016 and completed application forms must be sent to recruitment@warchild.org.uk or the War Child office by this date. Please note CVs will not be accepted.
 Due to limited resources, War Child HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates.
 Any offer made post the second interview will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references, (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). War Child reserves the right to call the referees, in case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms.
 The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS Police check and/or international police check, a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Safeguarding Policy prior to a final offer being made.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Press Officer X 2

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 24 Nov 2016

Job Description

War Child is striving for a world where children’s lives are no longer torn apart by war.

We are the only specialist charity for children in conflict, delivering high-impact programmes that are rebuilding lives across Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan, Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Central African Republic. We understand children’s needs, respect their rights, and put them at the centre of the solution - from supporting Syrian children to access education, to reintegrating child soldiers in the Central African Republic and working on juvenile justice in Afghanistan.

We aim to reach children early in the conflict cycle and stay to support them through their recovery, providing education and protection services and building longer-term livelihood opportunities. We support children to deal with the traumas of armed conflict, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to go back to school, and providing training to young people so they can support themselves.

We believe that children and young people know what matters to them and that their voices and demands should be heard – we work with them to build their confidence as advocates and to mobilise others to take action in support of them. Through standing by these principles War Child plays a unique role in helping children and young people to overcome the devastating impact of conflict.

Overview:

The Press and PR team at War Child is part of the rapidly growing Advocacy and Communications team. The Press and PR team is responsible for raising War Child UK’s media profile and brand awareness in the UK and internationally, to enhance our reputation, credibility and impact.

We are recruiting for two roles who will have different priority focus areas, but will provide support to each other at times of workload surges. Both roles will have the opportunity to lead and shape their own strategies with the Head of Press and PR, as well as provide support to the other.

  • Press Officer – Brand and Partnerships

    • Lead on growing the charity’s brand profile, ensuring synergy of messaging across projects and securing coverage for War Child’s fundraising initiatives, events and corporate partnerships (70%)
    • Support on securing coverage across other War Child priorities – including policy, campaigns, and programmes - responding to the news agenda and providing surge capacity at key moments (30%).
  • Press Officer –Cause and Campaigns

    • Lead on securing coverage relating to War Child’s policy, campaigns and programmes, as well as responding to the news agenda (70%)
    • Support on securing coverage on other War Child priorities – including brand, events and partnerships – providing surge capacity at key moments (30%)

The Press Officer – Brand & Partnerships role is ideal for someone who is ready to take a lead on creating strategies to build brand awareness and promote fundraising activities and partnerships within a charitable organisation, and who also wants to build their experience of generating media coverage on the wider issues that War Child on - including responding to the political news agenda.

The Press Officer – Cause and Campaigns role is ideal for someone who is:

  • Ready to lead on developing a proactive media strategy designed to set the news agenda and generate extensive coverage for War Child’s priority policy, advocacy, campaigns and programmatic issues:
  • Familiar with reacting to a rapidly changing news agenda, and the sudden emergence of issues and emergencies to which War Child needs to respond.
  • Keen to build their experience in other priority areas for War Child – from events, to brand and partnerships.

Purpose of Post:

To work with the Advocacy and Communications team and across the wider organisation to develop and deliver strategies to secure diverse and high quality media coverage for War Child, increasing brand reach and impact through print, broadcast and digital channels.

To work with partners and increase War Child’s brand presence in the medias to increase fundraising and drive sales of both tickets to War Child’s events and of products which fundraise for the charity - Showcasing the mission of the charity and profiling the work that is done on the ground.

Working as part of a team to ensure that messages are aligned and work-loads balanced. Providing and managing support when calendar spikes require.


How to apply:

Application process

  • Application deadline is Thursday24 November 2016 and completed application forms must be sent to War Child by this date. Please note CVs will not be accepted.
  • Please clearly indicate on the Application form whether you would like to be considered for the Press Officer (Cause and Campaigns) or Press Officer (Brand & Partnerships) role.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Programme Finance Adviser – Africa

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 02 Dec 2016

Overview:

War Child works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in prison. Our mission is to support and improve the care and protection of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the worse conflict-affected places. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

War Child’s strategic plan anticipates significant growth in the number of children we support and the funding we need to make that happen. The Programme Finance Adviser is essential to support that growth and to help War Child operate more efficiently. We currently work in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Jordan in response to the Syria crisis.

The UK finance team comprises the Head of Finance, one UK Finance Adviser and one UK Finance Assistant; and the international team includes one Senior Programme Finance Adviser and two Programme Finance Advisers. Of the two Programme Finance Advisers: one supports the Asia/Middle East portfolio in Iraq, Afghanistan and Jordan, and this role will support the Africa portfolio in Central African Republic and Democratic Republic of Congo. The role holder will need to be flexible to meet the demands of the organisation as they arise.

Purpose of Post:

The role acts as the financial business partner for the Africa country teams, and provides technical support in accounting, compliance, reporting and proposal development. The role works closely with the finance and programme teams and is key in embedding and enhancing quality during a period of exceptional growth and continuous improvement in War Child.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate good use of initiative and encourage a culture of innovation.

A) Job Specification: Task and responsibilites:

Budgeting and Financial Reporting

· Support to Programmes Directorate and overseas Country Directors and Finance Managers in the preparation and presentation of multi-currency budgets, forecasts and cash-flows.

· Support Country Directors and Finance Managers in the preparation of annual country budget planning and quarterly reforecasting.

· Set up and ongoing review of country budget-variance-analysis reports.

· Review restricted income and expenditure against programme implementation and follow up with Programmes Directorate and country programmes to ensure timely spend in line with donor regulations.

· Analysis and follow up of monthly financial reporting packs from country offices, including review of balance sheet reconciliations, restricted & unrestricted expenditure, foreign exchange and intercompany transactions.

· Review country cash requests for accuracy and completeness, and recommend appropriate payment plans to the Head of Finance to enable timely and efficient implementation of War Child’s country plans.

· Manage the allocation of time and cost to programmes and activities supported by restricted funds, promoting full cost recovery across the organisation.

· Co-ordinate the production of the financial elements of donor reports with the relevant managers.

· Provide technical support & troubleshooting to country finance teams with War Child’s finance system.

· Ensure accounts are accurate, meaningful (according to donor requirements and relevant to Programmes) and prepared on a timely basis.

· Coordinate action plans following internal and external audits, ensuring the recommendations are adopted and improvements documented.

Capacity Building

· Where requested, carry out field visits to country programmes in order to perform finance capacity assessments of both the War Child finance function in country, and that of any partner organisations with whom we work.

· Provide ongoing technical support and coaching to country Finance Managers and Country Directors and the wider Programmes team as regards accounting and financial matters.

· Support the Country Directors in their evaluations and ongoing development of the in-country finance teams.

Other

· Support the Head of Finance in preparation for and responding to the annual statutory financial audit for the consolidated group.

· Support the Senior Programme Finance Adviser in providing adequate finance inductions to any new member of the programmes team (UK based and international) to enable them to carry out all financial management elements of their role.

· Perform other duties as required from time to time by the Senior Programme Finance Adviser in order to support delivery of the wider organisational strategy.

B) Person specification – Essential Criteria:

War Child’s office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a growing team of extremely dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their personality, creativity and professionalism to our finance team and the wider charity.

Experience and mandatory criteria:

· Minimum 3 years’ financial management experience in a non-profit organisation

· Experienced in multi-currency accounting and reporting

· CCAB qualification or equivalent (part qualified will be considered)

· Fluency in English

· Fluency in French

· Right to work in the UK

Technical Skills/Expertise:

· Experienced in financial capacity building

· Proven financial analysis and forecasting ability with high attention to detail

· Familiar with a range of computerised accounts packages and a highly experienced and competent user of MS Excel and other MS Office packages

Competencies (Soft Skills):

· A results oriented and problem solving approach to work and challenges

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to deal with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and the ability to build effective working relationships, particularly in multi-cultural environments

· Good organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead, to work well under pressure and manage priorities to meet deadlines in a changing and challenging environment whilst making effective decisions

· Flexibility to change and create for continuous improvement and to contribute towards a culture of innovation along with knowledge impact

· Ability to collaborate and form effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

· Commitment to War Child’s aims, values and mission

Desirable Criteria:

· Working knowledge of current charity accounting requirements and practice

· Experience of working with donor institutions such as DfID, UNICEF, EU and major trusts such as Comic Relief

· Experience of working with PS Financials accounts package

C) Contract Terms

Working Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)

Probation: 6 months

Start date: As soon as possible

Location: London, UK, with travel to War Child’s country programme locations (approx. 25%)

Salary: £39,375 per annum

Leave: 28 days pa pro-rata, increasing by one day for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5 additional days

Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary

Other: As defined in standard War Child contract terms


How to apply:

To apply, follow this link: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/programme-finance-adviser-africa/477397?tsId=1[ or alternatively email recruitment@warchild.org.uk for the job description and an application pack.](https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/programme-finance-adviser-africa/477397?tsId=1)

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Corporate Partnerships and Music Events Volunteer

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 25 Nov 2016

Overview:

War Child works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in prison. Our mission is to support and improve the care and protection of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the worse conflict-affected places. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

Purpose of Post:

Over the next five years War Child will develop its organisational capability to benefit, directly and indirectly, 10% of the most marginalised children, living in ten of the worst conflict affected countries in the world. War Child will campaign to persuade decision makers to begin allocating the level of financial and political commitment needed to reduce the number of children dying and suffering from the effects of war. We will harness the credibility and learning from the increased scale of our programmes work to make a significant contribution to the conditions, in which others are encouraged, enabled and compelled to benefit those children marginalised by conflict that War Child is unable to help directly.

The Corporate Partnerships and Music Events Volunteer is crucial for our award-winning, Fundraising Division. You will provide vital support to help us develop and deliver exciting music events as well as securing and managing Corporate Partnerships. The role will enable you to gain a broad range of experience such as prospect research, client management and event logistics. You will also be required to provide administrative support to other fundraising functions such as Individual Giving and Philanthropy with the ultimate goal of helping War Child raise money to support children living in conflict zones.

A) Job Specification: Task and responsibilites:

1.2. Key Responsibilities

· Provide support in account managing War Child’s corporate partnerships

· Assist Music & Entertainment team in delivering successful events

· Monitor company and sector news using War Child’s prospect researching tool

· Utilise War Child’s fundraising database as a relationship management tool as well as recording and monitoring income

· Help the fundraising department prepare for proposals, meetings and pitches

· Represent War Child over the phone and at fundraising and stewardship events

· Represent Music & Entertainment team at War Child events (may require working some evenings and weekends)

· Help in the planning of War Child events in 2016/17 such as music and comedy gigs, trading day fundraisers and a Christmas gala dinner

· Administrative support to other fundraising teams including Philanthropy and Individual Giving

2.1.Corporate Fundraising

· Support Corporate Partnerships Manager to maximise income from existing partners

· Support in the development of new partnerships including research and proposals

· Build excellent working relationships with teams and individuals who help to deliver War Child’s corporate partnerships both internally and externally

· Support at corporate events as required

· Maintain information on corporate contacts and organisations on War Child’s fundraising database

· Use War Child prospect researching tool to update team on company and sector news

2.2 Music & Entertainment

· Provide day to day support for the Music & Entertainment team

· Represent the Music & Entertainment team at War Child events

· Help in the planning and implementation of War Child events in 2016/17 such as the Winter Wassail and Passport to BRITs Week

· Help plan and implement newly developed War Child fundraising concepts within entertainment.

2.3 Fundraising Department Support

· Provide support to the Individual Giving and Philanthropy teams when needed

· Process donations and maintain accurate records using the fundraising Database

· Support at challenge events such as Royal Parks Half Marathon

· Provide stewardship to online supporters from JustGiving and Virgin Money Giving

· Send materials to community and challenge event fundraisers

· Write thank you letters to donors and supporters

· Respond to donor requests via email, post or phone

B) Person specification – Essential Criteria:

War Child’s office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a team of extremely dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their personality, creativity and professionalism to our communications and the wider charity.

Experience:

· Right to work in the UK (for UK based roles)

· Conducting desk research

· Excellent written and verbal communicator

· Some understanding of charity fundraising mechanisms

Expertise:

· Confident to work independently

· Relationship development

· Attention to detail

· Ability to effectively organise and prioritise your own workload

· Ability to follow direction and report on progress to line manager

· Passion for music & entertainment

· Demonstrate a flexible attitude to working, including occasional evening and weekend work

· IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office and databases

Desirable Criteria:

· Involvement on a marketing or fundraising project

· Involvement in music event management

· Experience of using/managing relationship databases

· Experience of managing own projects

· An understanding of or experience of delivering fundraising events

· Interest/knowledge of the charity sector

· Working some evenings and weekends may be required (time off in lieu offered)

C) Terms

· This role will be a 4-6-months placement, working 5 days a week

· This is a voluntary position, with lunch and travel costs provided (for travel within zones 1-6 of London Underground)

· Start Date: As soon as possible


How to apply:

To apply, follow this link: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jobs/corporate-partnerships-and-music-events-volunteer/477411?tsId=1 or alternatively email recruitment@warchild.org.uk for the job description and an application pack.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Regional Programme Officer – Asia/Middle East

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 25 Nov 2016

Overview:
War Child works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty,
exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child headed
households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in
prison. Our mission is to support and improve the care and protection of children and young
people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the worse
conflict-affected places. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no
longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective
actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child,
governments and key decision makers.
Purpose of Post:
We are recruiting for a second Regional Programme Officer (RPO) for the Asia/Middle East
team, who will work under the supervision of the Regional Programme Coordinator. The
Asia/Middle East regional desk will consist of two Regional Programme Officers. The role will
involve close collaboration with the country teams in the Asia/ Middle East portfolio and other
UK-based Regional Programme Officers. The post-holder will play a central role in the day to
day project and operational support responsibilities to several countries allocated from the
Asia/ Middle East portfolio. The regional portfolio currently includes Afghanistan, Iraq, Jordan
and Yemen. Approximately 50% of the work will be assisting field teams with donor
reporting, and project management. The RPO will provide critical support to Programme
Managers ensuring all reports are clear, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner, and
that learning is at the core of the projects we implement. Around 20% of the time will be
spent on ensuring desk level support to proposal development for institutional donors
(research background sections, drafting, certifications etc.). A further 20% of the work will be
War Child
Job Description & Person Specification
spent on ensuring effective internal communications between the Programmes team and the
rest of War Child, with an emphasis on ensuring that fundraising teams get adequate
information to support their needs, and that advocacy priorities are informed by programmes
experience and evidence. Finally, 10% of the role will make sure of the effective
administration of regional desk requirements (filing, shared drive management). The position
will be UK based although there will be occasional opportunities to travel to the country
programmes the RPO supports, to provide reporting and project implementation operational
support; subject to security considerations.
A) JOB SPECIFICATION: TASK AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Donor reporting and support to project management (50%)
 Facilitating timely reporting with institutional donors, foundations and corporate
donors for grants across the Asia/Middle East portfolio, and supporting key project
staff to effectively compile high-quality and impact oriented narrative and financial
progress reports, following the WCUK’s guiding principles for good reporting
 Maintaining an up to date understanding of institutional donor requirements and
compliance
 To support the development of project’s monitoring and evaluation frameworks with
the UK MEAL Advisor and the RPC, and ToRs for evaluations
 Liaison with UK MEAL Advisor to monitor project progress and facilitate learning, by
tracking project progress against indicators – in close collaboration with the RPC
 Assisting with monitoring of programme finance (monthly or quarterly project
expenditure against budget) in collaboration with the RPC, and HQ Finance teams
 Undertaking project monitoring trips
 Advising the RPC on the level of compliance with the WCUK Quality Framework, and
the Child Protection Minimum Standards
Disseminating country programmes information to the Fundraising and
Communication/Advocacy Directorates (20%)
 Ensuring effective internal communications between programmes team and the rest
of War Child – by providing content for the WCUK’s Intranet system
 Ensuring that fundraising teams get adequate information to support their needs:
information on projects’ progress and design, case studies. An involvement in
monthly Programmes/ Finance/ Fundraising meetings will be critical, as well as
preparing regular presentations on new projects and projects progress for the rest of
War Child.
 Helping to ensure that advocacy priorities are informed by programmes experience
and evidence: information shared on projects’ progress and advocacy efforts in
country offices, to support the preparation of input to advocacy papers or initiatives
where needed.
Support to Project development (20%)
 Helping the RPC and Programme Funding Coordinators (PFC) for Asia/ Middle East
to monitor institutional donor calls for proposals and funding cycles
 Supporting the development of project concepts and full proposals in child protection,
education and livelihoods, in collaboration with the RPC and PFCs (research
background sections, drafting of proposals, assist with certifications, admin support
etc.).
 Supporting the RPC with project start-up workshops, where needed
Other (10%)
 Effective administration of regional desk requirements (filing, shared drive
management)
 Making sure that WCUK’s Grants Management System (Salesforce) is up to date at
all times
 Coordinating with and supporting other RPO for Asia/Middle East, where necessary
 Engaging with UK based working groups and networks (where appropriate)
 Keeping up to date with the major issues and solutions pertaining to protecting
children and young people in emergencies.
 Undertaking any other reasonable duty and tasks that may from time to time be
requested by the RPC consistent with the nature of the job and its level of
responsibility.
 Working with and supporting other WCUK colleagues as necessary
B) PERSON SPECIFICATION – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
War Child’s office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a team of extremely
dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their
personality, creativity and professionalism to our programmes and the wider charity.
Experience/ Technical Skills:
 Successful grant management and donor liaison experience
 Experience of producing high-quality and factually accurate reports
 Experience of rigorous budget and expenditure management
 Experience of working and coordinating with colleagues remotely via email, phone,
Skype, etc.
 Understanding and knowledge of child protection, the protective environment and child
rights programming
 Written and verbal English must be of the highest calibre
 Right to work in the UK
Competencies (Soft Skills):
 Team player
 Able to process and articulate complex issues in a clear and coherent way
 Accurate, systematic, with an eye for detail
 Able to work in a small, dynamic organisation with limited resources
 Flexible and willing to support others at times when particular organisational priorities
take precedence
 Patient and appreciative of the circumstances faced by field staff
 Be self-motivated, work accurately and efficiently to deadlines and targets managing
a wide and varied workload
 Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to plan ahead and manage priorities
calmly to ensure continued progress and meet deadlines.
 Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive
working relationships with a broad range of stakeholders.
 Commitment to War Child’s aims, values and mission.
Desirable Criteria:
 Advanced University degree in International Development, Humanitarian Affairs, or
other relevant field
 Knowledge of the social and cultural context of the Middle East specific to War
Child’s countries of operation
 Knowledge and experience of monitoring and evaluation
 Experience of producing concept notes/proposals for restricted funding
 Language skills in Arabic, Kurdish, Dari, or Pashto would be an advantage
C) CONTRACT TERMS
Working Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Probation: 6 months
Start date: January 2017
Travel: Occasional based on operational need and subject to security
Salary: £26,008 - £29,870 per annum (depending on experience)
Leave: 28 days pa pro-rata, increasing by one day for each year’s service up
to a maximum of 5 additional days
Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary
Other: As defined in standard War Child contract terms


How to apply:

To apply, follow this link: https://www.charityjob.co.uk/jobs/regional-programme-officer-asia-middle-east/476837?tsId=1 or alternatively email recruitment@warchild.org.uk for the job description and an application pack.

Jordan: ICVA Regional Representative in MENA

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Organization: International Council of Voluntary Agencies
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 02 Jan 2017

Location: in Amman. Regular travel within the region and to Geneva.

Starting date: ASAP (beginning of 2017)

Founded in 1962, ICVA (International Council of Voluntary Agencies) is a global network of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that work collectively and with other humanitarian stakeholders to promote and facilitate NGO engagement in the humanitarian sector and its policies.

NGOs form a vital pillar in the international humanitarian community; however, despite implementing the majority of humanitarian work, NGOs often find themselves excluded from key decision-making structures and processes. Increased NGO contribution in these structures and processes could directly benefit affected populations, closing the gap between field realities and global policies.

By strengthening NGO engagement in the development of the humanitarian sector, ICVA aims to positively shape the future of humanitarian assistance, promoting more collective, principled and effective action.

Based on its 2015-2018 Strategy, ICVA promotes and facilitates NGO engagement and partnership with a variety of actors and bodies (e.g. IASC, UN agencies, donors, members states, international and political bodies, and emerging players), with a key focus on:

  • Forced Displacement

  • Humanitarian Partnership

  • Humanitarian Coordination

  • Humanitarian Financing.

While historically based in Geneva, ICVA in 2013 expanded its presence to MENA, Asia, and Africa aiming at:

  • Ensuring closer proximity with its members in these regions;

  • Expanding representation to regional or global humanitarian and political actors based in these regions;

  • Developing stronger links between field realities and global policies.

ICVA’s MENA hub was established in October 2013.

Objective

ICVA’s Regional Representative in MENA is the representative of the ICVA network in the region. She/he is responsible for management and implementation, in MENA, of ICVA’s strategy based on the regional work plan, and participates in the overall development of the organization.

Organizational Setting

  • ICVA’s Regional Representative in MENA reports to the Director of Programme and Policy based in Geneva.

  • She/he supervises a team of 1 to 3 people in MENA strengthening ICVA’s capacity in analysis and representation.

  • She/he works in parallel with the ICVA Progamme and Policy team in Geneva and the other Regional Representatives, and with the Director of Finance and Administration.

Responsibilities

Programs:

  • Ensure and expand ICVA’s representation to key humanitarian and political actors in MENA in line with the 2015-2018 strategy;

  • Promote and facilitate ICVA member/NGO engagement in ICVA’s activities:

o Provide ICVA members/NGOs with information and analysis about humanitarian policies and key humanitarian/political actors;

o Collect and echo ICVA members/NGOs voices to influence humanitarian policies and key humanitarian/political actors;

o Facilitate dialogue between ICVA members/NGOs and key humanitarian/political actors.

  • Maintain and develop ICVA’s network in the region.

  • Coordinate and implement specific projects in the region.

  • Coordinate and organize ICVA’s events in the region (workshops, webinars, conferences, etc.);

  • Maintain an overview of humanitarian crises in the region.

Policies:

  • Monitor, analyze and keep abreast of the latest humanitarian policy developments, and in line with ICVA’s strategic priorities;

  • Produce analysis and briefing documents on humanitarian situations and policy development for ICVA members and other stakeholders;

  • Participate in defining ICVA’s perspectives and positions on global humanitarian issues.

Communication:

  • Coordinate the implementation in the region of ICVA’s overall communication strategy;

  • Increase ICVA’s profile in the region (especially ICVA’s mission and work);

  • Represent ICVA in the region and relay ICVA perspectives and positions on key humanitarian issues.

Membership:

  • Promote ICVA members’ engagement in ICVA’s activities;

  • Support the implementation of ICVA’s membership strategy in MENA;

  • Chair ICVA’s Regional Advisory Group.

ICVA’s planning and vision:

  • Contribute to the further development of ICVA’s vision and strategic orientation;

  • Participate in planning and preparing the budget and work plan;

  • Oversee ICVA’s MENA hub administration (finance, HR, etc.).

Qualifications and Requirements

Education:

  • Advanced university degree in relevant field, such as humanitarian assistance, international relations, political sciences, or related academic field;

  • Specific training/diploma in advocacy, representation, and/or coordination is a plus.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 7 years’ work experience in the area of humanitarian action and policy (including with NGOs);

  • Demonstrable experience in representation and advocacy;

  • Demonstrable experience in influencing external partners;

  • Demonstrable experience in working collectively or with networks or alliances;

  • Demonstrable experience working in a remote management set-up;

  • Professional (humanitarian) experience in MENA is a strong added value.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the international humanitarian sector including current humanitarian policy issues (especially related to ICVA’s strategic priorities);

  • Knowledge of specific humanitarian issues in MENA, and key political, humanitarian and emerging actors in the region is a strong added value.

Competencies and skills:

  • Understanding of ICVA’s mission and NGO contribution to the humanitarian sector.

  • Proven ability to work autonomously.

  • Proven ability to work in a team.

  • Proven ability to manage a small team.

  • Proven ability to work under pressure and be flexible, including the ability to cope with deadlines, multiple tasks, and competing and changing demands;

  • Ability to set her/himself and others challenging, but realistic targets.

  • Well-developed communication, presentation and representational skills appropriate for different audiences, including the ability to influence people.

  • Quick analytical thinker who understands contextual developments and can link them to the (potential) implications for ICVA.

  • Working proficiency in Arabic (speaking, reading, writing) strongly desirable (people fluent in Arabic are encouraged to apply).

  • Fluent in English and excellent writing skills.

Candidates from the MENA region are strongly encouraged to apply.


How to apply:

Applications:

  • A cover letter and CV, including 3 references, should be sent to recruitment6@icvanetwork.org indicating “MENA Regional Representative” and your name in the subject line.

  • The deadline for applications is the 2nd of January 2017. However, applications will be considered as they arrive.

  • Starting date***:*** as soon as possible – beginning of 2017.


Afghanistan: Terms of Reference - End of Project Evaluation of EC-funded project

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 23 Nov 2016

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Terms of Reference
End of Project Evaluation of EC-funded project “Capacity building and community sensitization to reduce violence against children in Herat Province in Afghanistan focusing on children in detention and in conflict with the law”

  1. Background:
    War Child UK (WCUK) is a child rights organization founded in the UK in 1993 with a vision of a world in which children’s lives are not torn apart by war. WCUK exists to support and rehabilitate child victims of war and deal with the lasting consequences of conflict by working with local communities, civil society organizations and local authorities in both conflict and post-conflict countries; ensuring sustainable security for the children; promoting livelihood opportunities and addressing the development needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized children. Currently, we work in six conflict and post-conflict countries: DRC, Uganda, Afghanistan, Jordan (Syria response), Iraq, Yemen and Central African Republic (CAR).
    In December 2014, War Child started a three-year project funded by the European Commission, “Capacity building and community sensitization to reduce violence against children in Herat Province, focusing on children in detention and in conflict with the law.” The target number of beneficiaries included: 450 children in conflict with the law (CICL); 150 children below 6 years old children living with their mothers in women’s prison; 180 children’s shura to be established from 18 districts in Herat City; 90 children to be trained on making their views hear in theatre and radio; 10 to 12 family support groups will be established with around 200 members and training and close coordination with staff of Juvenile Rehabilitation Center in Herat, Women Prison and Department of Justice.
    Project
    Overall Objective: To contribute to the reduction of violence against children in the Western Region of Afghanistan with a particular focus on girls and those in conflict with the law (CICL).
    Specific Objective 1: To support the reintegration of newly-released children previously in conflict with the law (with a particular focus on girls).
    Specific Objective 2: To empower all children to report violence committed against them and/or in their surroundings.
  2. Overall Purpose of the Evaluation
    The end of project evaluation shall document:
     The extent to which the project outputs and outcomes have contributed to the reduction in violence against children in the programme areas in Afghanistan.
     The relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the approaches and testing of assumptions to reducing the violence against children in the selected areas with a particular focus on girls and those in conflict with the law.
     Lessons learnt and proposed feasible recommendations to inform future programme design in particular with children in contact and in conflict with the law in post conflict settings or fragile states.
    1 The evaluator may want to consider the contribution analysis approach
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    The evidence generated through this evaluation exercise is expected to:
     Better inform future programme design and development with children in conflict with law in conflict-affected and fragile states.
     Report against the project Overall and Specific Objective Indicators as set out in the project log-frame
  3. Scope and Focus of the Evaluation
    The aim of the consultancy is to conduct a robust evaluation of the extent to which the project has achieved its expected and unexpected outcomes, and identify evidence that these outcomes have contributed to the reduction in violence against children in the project areas in Afghanistan.
    The Consultant(s) is expected to evaluate the project following the OECD DAC criteria2: (i) relevance; (ii) effectiveness (added value, learning and partnership approach), (iii) sustainability (iv) efficiency and value for money (v) impact. For Value for Money, and consider 4E’s as the questions: Is there evidence that the following were considered –
     Economy - Are we (or our agents) buying inputs of the appropriate quality at the right price?
     Efficiency - How well are we (or our agents) converting inputs into outputs? (‘Spending well’)
     Effectiveness - How well are the outputs produced by an intervention having the intended effect? (‘Spending wisely’);
     Equity – How well are the results of the intervention are equitably distributed?
    More specifically, the consultant is expected to develop and implement a methodology that will answer the following questions besides the OECD DAC criteria (to be finalised and agreed between War Child UK, and the consultant(s) after contract award):
     Did the project reach the most vulnerable boys and girls through its interventions?
     Is there evidence that the approaches used in the project contributed to reduction in violence against children in the Herat province?
     Is there evidence that the approaches used in the project contributed to a change in the perceived level of safety and wellbeing amongst children?
     Has the project increased the knowledge, attitude and practices of children and community members in target communities on child rights and referral pathways, this includes the awareness-raising work done with the Child Shuras in Afghanistan, Community Child Protection Committees and PTAs. What worked well and what are the lessons learnt?
     Has the project contributed to improving the capacity of War Child’s local partners to deliver quality programmes and meaningfully impacted the lives of children in the target communities?
     Determine the projects’ contribution to reintegrating children in their communities, and the effectiveness of the methodologies used in the two country programmes. What has worked and what has not?
     To what extent the project has contributed to changes in regional/national policies and whether these have contributed to changes in practice and attitudes of decision and policy makers that directly benefit the project’s target group.
     Determine the extent to which the broader context (political, security, environmental, social, and financial) has impacted upon the project’s progress?
    The consultant is responsible to:
    2 http://www.oecd.org/dac/evaluation/daccriteriaforevaluatingdevelopmentassistance.htm
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     Provide actionable, specific and practical strategic recommendations on how War Child UK and its partners can use the learning to strengthen future work.
     The evaluator(s) should organise a lessons sharing/dissemination workshop with stakeholders in Afghanistan at the end of his/her/their field visit to share the initial findings with them.
  4. Process and Methodology
    This evaluation will take a course of around four weeks between 1st of December 2016 and January 15th, 2017. The assignment is for approximately 30 days during which the consultant(s) must spend at least 10 days in the field in Afghanistan. War Child will help in organizing accommodation, arranging meetings and transportation when in the country. War Child has its own secure guest houses in both Kabul and Herat and we can accommodate one person without any charges if the evaluator is willing to stay at the guest houses.
    Please note that teams of evaluators are highly encouraged to apply, ideally including a lead evaluator and a local M&E specialist in Afghanistan.
    To fulfil the objectives of this exercise both quantitative and qualitative assessment methods should be employed. We require a participatory methodology whereby the work engages all key stakeholders including beneficiaries, community members and War Child staff to collect data on all the outcome indicators and answer all the evaluation questions stated above.
    Qualitative Comparative Analysis: Both the projects have baseline and end-line data available on children’s perceived level of safety in selected areas in Afghanistan and some survey results with children in conflict with the law. If possible we would request the consultant(s) to conduct thorough comparative analysis of the currently available data preferably using the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) approach.
    The consultant will:
     Develop inception report, tools for the evaluation (including tools for all the outcome indicators), methodology and a schedule of field activities. It will be approved by War Child and act as an agreement between parties for how the evaluation is to be conducted. The Inception Report should include:
    a) Overview of the Programme/Project
    b) Methodology for the project evaluation
    c) Evaluation Matrix with questions
    d) Information Collection, Analysis and Reporting
    e) Work plan
     Use participatory/consultative methods (including but not limited to – picture/video diaries, case studies) and should provide details of the approach/methods to be used. The assessment should follow War Child UK’s Ethical Research Policy.
    The key participants of the exercise will include the children and youth who are direct beneficiaries; implementing partners: Afghanistan Educational Children Circus (AECC), Afghanistan Human Rights Organization (AHRO) and Sanayee Development Organization (SDO); local authorities; and families of the direct beneficiaries and War Child UK staff.
  5. Deliverables
    Expected Outputs:
  6. Inception Report including a detailed work plan for evaluation, toolkit and guidelines for the evaluation.
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  7. Report, the report(s) should be in English. It should be not more than 25 pages and free of jargon, excluding annexes. The report must include a two page before and after analysis of the Child Safety Report Cards Survey datasets in Afghanistan clearly highlighting the change in children’s perceived level of safety within their communities, schools and households.
  8. Evaluation Report(s) should be consisting of:
     Title Page
     Table of Contents / Figures and Tables
     Abbreviations / acronyms page
     Executive summary (2 pages maximum)
     Background and a short introduction to the project
     The evaluation methodology (including evaluation/research questions and tools)
     Findings
     Innovation and lessons learned
     Case studies/stories should be used to highlight/illustrate the findings
     Recommandations
     Conclusion
    Lessons sharing/dissemination document capturing key impact and learning and presented in a reader friendly and marketable format should be produced in English and Dari. It should not be more than two sides of an A4 page.
  9. Timeframe
    The Evaluation is expected to be initiated ideally by the 1st week of December 2016. The final report is due on or before the 15th of January 2017. The consultant(s) will be however required to update War Child throughout the consultancy through regular meetings. The final timeline can be confirmed with the evaluation team at the proposal/Inception Report stage depending on the methodology proposed while below is an indicative timeline for initial discussion:
    S/N
    Activity
    # of Days
  10. Document Review, development of Inception Report and the data collection tools (quantitative and qualitative). The Inception Report and tools have to be produced in English and should be approved by War Child.
    6 days
  11. Field data collection including the training of enumerators3.
    Note: The number of days depends on the number of enumerators hired and the data collection plan agreed in the Inception Report.
    12 days
  12. Presentation of key findings of the evaluation to WCUK and its partners and obtaining feedback at the end of the field visit.
    2 Days
    Data analysis and drafting of report for WCUK review
    7 Days
  13.  Lesson dissemination workshop planning with WCUK and its partners
     Lesson Sharing Document preparation and printing including child friendly versions
    1 Day
  14. Submission of the Final Evaluation Report(s) and Lessons Dissemination Document
    2 days
    Total number of days
    30 Days
    3 The participatory research activities will need to be done by experienced participatory researchers
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  15. Document review
    The consultant is expected to read and reference all possible sources of existing information which include:
     War Child UK ethical research policy and Child Safeguarding Policy
     War Child UK Global Programming Framework (GPF)
     Project proposal, log frame and the budget
     Baseline and end-line Reports
     Child Safety Report Card Reports datasets from Afghanistan
     Sources of existing information e.g. government records, government policies, strategy papers, studies etc.).
     Monthly, quarterly and interim reports of the project.
     Project M&E tools and guidelines
     Child Protection Minimum Standards (especially Standard 14, Justice For Children), as a reference point for the minimum standards and key activities expected to be met and delivered for a project of this nature.
     The EC ROM Report in Afghanistan
     All publications, research reports (Baseline and Midline Reports, Child Safety Report Card reports and data sets, Policy Recommendations on Alternatives to Detention, Study on Violence against Girls etc.)
     Monitoring reports of all activities under the project
     Any other
  16. Conditions of the Consultancy
    The consultant(s) will use her/his/their own office/resources/materials/technology and insurance in the execution of this assignment. War Child will provide local travel/transport to the field sites and office space in Afghanistan. A room can be made available at the War Child Guest House in Herat and Kabul in Afghanistan. War Child UK will also provide local travel/transport to the field sites.
    The consultant will be however responsible for her/his/their own subsistence, flights (if required) and all other related costs4. Advice could be provided by our staff in Afghanistan.
    Supervision and Reporting
    The consultant shall be responsible to keep War Child UK regularly informed of progress made. The consultant will be jointly supervised by the Country Director in Afghanistan and WCUK’s MEAL Adviser.
    Funding and Payment: The consultant will be paid by War Child UK as follows (negotiable):
  17. 25% after successful submission and our approval of the inception report and tools to War Child UK
  18. 75% on successful submission and our approval of the final evaluation report
    Qualifications of Consultant(s), research agency or academic institution(s):
     Masters’ Degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related discipline coupled with advanced skills and knowledge in Research and Evaluation Methodologies
     At least 5 years’ experience in evaluation of development/humanitarian work specifically in Child Protection and/or Juvenile Justice programmes.
     Knowledge of and experience in working with children in conflict with the law, including a fair understanding of the advocacy and policy environment in Afghanistan.
    4 These costs should be included in the consultant’s budget
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     Excellent research, monitoring and evaluation skills including participatory methodologies and Qualitative Comparative Analysis.
     Excellent verbal and written skills in English are essential
    Willingness and ability to travel to Herat in Afghanistan. The consultant will be provided with a full security pre-departure and post-arrival briefing
    Note: All Consultants will be required to abide by War Child UK’s organizational policies, namely Child Safeguarding Policy with Code of Conduct, Evaluation Policy and Ethics Policy and will be required to sign a statement of commitment to these and other organisational policies. The consultant(s) will also be required to complete or provide evidence of references and DBS/police checks in advance of appointment.

How to apply:

Recruitment and appointment
Interested applicants are requested to submit the following information as part of the initial bid:
 CV of the consultant(s) including current geographical location. (If it’s an agency or business, then a Certificate of Incorporation or documentary proof of registration is required)
 A short two-page application outlining the evaluation methodology (including calendar, key deliverables and tools, research questions).
 Detailed budget with breakdown of daily rate plus number of days and other costs. The budget should not exceed Euros 12,000 (inclusive of VAT, travel and incidental costs). The budget will be evaluated alongside the technical proposal and we reserve the right to make alternative suggestions on costing. The consultant is responsible for meeting their own insurance, subsistence, accommodation and international travel costs whilst the local transportation to field sites in Herat will be provided by WCUK.
 Two references from previous clients
 At least 2 examples of recent/relevant evaluation report preferably regarding child protection programmes. Please share web link if it is published online
The selected candidate(s) will be contracted for the evaluation and will commence work shortly after successful recruitment, references and police checks. A consultancy contract will be signed between consultant and WCUK.
The budget should not exceed the amount of Euros 12,000 in total (inclusive of VAT and travel costs).
Applications should be sent to: recruitment@warchild.org.uk using reference “Final Evaluation of War Child’s EC funded Projects in Afghanistan” in the subject line not later than Wednesday 23rd of November 2016. Any queries to the ToR can be referred to Hur Hassnain at hur@warchild.org.uk.
Please note that submissions which do not meet all the above requirements will not be reviewed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Afghanistan: Country Director – Afghanistan

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 04 Dec 2016

Contract Type: Fixed term Contract of 1 year with possible extension dependent on funding

Reports to: Programmes Director (HQ, London)

Working with:

· The Programmes Directorate and the Finance Directorate (HQ, London).

· Field Programmes and Project Coordinators in other countries, where relevant.

· Local Stakeholders, Donors and other War Child colleagues.

Responsible for:

· Programmes Managers/Directors in Kabul and Herat, and other field and national staff (as applicable).

· The Country Director is directly responsible for managing a team of 3+ expatriate and 20+ national staff and supporting and monitoring national implementing partners.

Location: Kabul
Overview:

War Child works with children who, as a result of conflict, live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity. These children might include street children, child headed households, children conscripted into armed groups, and children who have been put in prison. Our mission is to support and improve the care and protection of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the worse conflict-affected places. We look forward to a world in which the lives of children are no longer torn apart by war. This is a vision that can only be realised through the collective actions of children themselves, communities and their leaders, organisations like War Child, governments and key decision makers.

War Child UK has worked in Afghanistan since 1993 with partners and local authorities to support improvements in child protection, education and livelihoods. Programmes have largely been focused in the west of the country in Herat Province and in Kabul. In recent years our operations have expanded to the Afghanistan/Iran border, supporting the rights of displaced and returnee children. Funding partners in Afghanistan have included the European Union, UNICEF, and the US Government, as well as a range of private trusts and foundations.**Purpose of Post:**

We are recruiting a new Country Director for our Afghanistan programme. We need an experienced NGO leader who is familiar with the particular challenges of operating within the constraints of a setting such as Afghanistan. Our CD will ensure that the War Child team remains safe, and that our security protocols are well maintained. We want to further grow our programme, and central to this role will be the ability to build networks and alliances with local and international partners and to represent effectively with a wide range of donors. We place a very strong emphasis on national advocacy as part of our theory of change, and the Country Director will need the representational and relationship skills to ensure that War Child is connected to the appropriate national and local authorities across our areas of operation. War Child has developed a clear vision and approach to programme quality, and our Country Director will have a track record in ensuring effective monitoring, accountability and learning.

Leadership and team building skills are paramount. Working with a cross cultural and dispersed team the Country Director will inspire results and performance across the team. The post also forms part of War Child’s dynamic and experienced Country Director Group, with the ability to share experience across our country programmes.

The role is based in Kabul, with regular travel to Herat and other programme locations as they emerge, and within the context of War Child’s security policy.

Key Responsibilities:

· Programme Development: Participatory programme planning and development, in line with WCUK’s organisational strategy; time frames and budgets as well as development of new concept papers and liaising with in-country donors.

· Representation: Ensure effective networking, profile and representation with local and national authorities, donors and peer agencies.

· Partner liaison: Working with national partners to achieve shared programme objectives and build strong and accountable partnerships.

· Financial Management: Rigorous financial and administrative management**:** supplying UK Finance Department with grant management and expenditure information in an accurate manner on a monthly basis.

· Security Management: Effectively manage all staff security within the guidelines of security SOPs.

· Child Protection: Ensuring compliance by all staff and partners with WCUK’s Child Protection Policy and providing training to staff and partner staff when needed.

· Grant Management, and Donor Compliance: Ensure timely quality reporting to donors and compliance with donor requirements.

· Reporting: Ensure adherence to organisational requirements, including Child Protection Policy, minimum standards for quality programme cycle management and regular programme reporting.

· Fundraising: Identifying and securing in-country funding from Afghanistan based donors, and providing Programme Development Coordinators with the information necessary to help develop proposals and report to donors, in line with donor schedules. Drafting of concept papers, proposals and budgets.

· Human Resource Management: Lead and motivate the team, ensure effective use of the Performance Management System.

A) Job Specification: Task and responsibilites:

Programme Development and Management

  • Undertake programme planning and development in line with WCUK’s organizational and country strategy.
  • Develop and implement programmes in consultation with all staff and stakeholders, in line with the Programmes Directorate strategy, programme cycle management, country plan, and in accordance with War Child’s methodology.
  • Ensure stakeholders, including children, their communities and government, participate meaningfully in the planning, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of projects.
  • Conduct participatory research to identify and develop new projects, aligned with War Child’s organisational strategy.
  • Plan time frames and budgets as well as development of new concept papers and liaison with in-country donors.
  • Implement programmes as per grants requirements and compliance, delivering and reporting of projects on time, on budget and to the required standard.
  • Mobilise the support of government, NGO and community stakeholders, including development of fundraising strategies in country with submission of proposals that have to be signed-off by the London office.
  • Development of coordination and capacity building initiatives for local partner organisations to ensure learning and best practice is shared and developed. This will evolve to include partnership management and transferred learning.
  • Embed War Child’s methodology concerning child rights programming, child participation, child protection, project management, gender, monitoring and evaluation, learning and partnership.
  • Development, in consultation with Programmes Director, national advocacy strategy to draw grass-roots participation in projects with national and international lobbying coordinated in the UK.
  • Produce monthly and quarterly reports on a timely basis to HQ as required.
  • Organise and facilitate internal and external evaluations of the project, using these as opportunities to elicit and document achievements, challenges, learning and opportunities

Fundraising

  • Working in line with the institutional fundraising strategy and with support from the Programmes Director allocate approximately 20% of time to raising funds bi-laterally, institutionally or though trust funds for the Afghanistan programme.
  • Submit concept notes for review to Programmes Director ensuring compliance with donor requirements and synergy with strategic outputs.
  • Complete donor report in timely manner with feedback from Operations Team in the UK and sign-off from the Programmes Director.
  • Negotiating grants and partnership agreements with in-country donors.

  • Identify in-country funding opportunities, aligned to War Child’s organisational strategy.

  • Provide the UK-based Programme Development Coordinator with the information required to assist with writing donor proposals, on time and to the required standard.

  • Work with the Finance, Admin & Security Manager to develop accurate and realistic donor budgets.

Partner liaison

  • Identify, provide support and initial monitoring of national partners to instigate and satisfactorily complete projects.

Financial Management

  • Comply fully with War Child’s finance policies and procedures and provide the Finance Directorate (HQ, London) with financial requests and expenditure information reports in an accurate manner on a monthly basis.
  • Ensure all expenditure is authorised and in line with the programme and project budgets.
  • Ensure receipts and supporting documents are compiled.

Security Management

  • Responsible for ensuring compliance of security protocols within the team, imparting and training partners in security planning, and maintaining oversight of the country-security context at the tactical level.
  • Report and record incidents for the UK-based Security Advisor.
  • Update at least annually and/or whenever appropriate, security and evacuation plans with UK-based Security Advisor.
  • Ensure all national staff and visiting staff comply fully with WCUK’s security policy and procedures.

Child Protection

  • Responsible for managing organisational child protection within the Afghanistan Programme, including ensuring observance of child protection guidelines by the local team.
  • Comply fully with WCUK’s Child Safeguarding Policy.
  • Record and report child safeguarding incidents to the Programmes Director and Child Protection Officer (HQ, London).
  • Provide new staff with induction training on WCUK’s child safeguarding policy and procedures.
  • Provide all staff with annual refresher training on WCUK’s child safeguarding policy and procedures.

Grant Management and Donor Compliance

  • Provide the UK-based Programme Development Coordinator with the information required to write donor reports, on time and to the required standard.
  • Facilitate visits to project sites by donor representatives and other War Child representatives.

Reporting

  • Ensure adherence to organisational requirements, including regular programme reporting.
  • Record quarterly reach figures for each project to submit to Programmes Director.

Communication and Representation

  • Represent the organisation to key donors, diplomats, multilateral organisations, journalists and visitors.
  • Represent WCUK in external network meetings, to donors and government officials.
  • Ensure quality of communication material including case studies for UK based communications team.
  • Interface with Advocacy and Communications Team in production of blogs, photos, case-studies.
  • Circulate and inform staff of WCUK’s communications strategy and external messaging.
  • Develop and support local advocacy initiatives that can link in with UK advocacy strategy.

Human Resources

  • Be overall responsible for the implementation of HR policies and procedures in Afghanistan and ensure they comply with WCUK’s HR policies and practices
  • Line management of team of diverse local staff and expatriate staff conducting regular supervision and support. This will include local and distance management of geographically separate teams and overseeing the management of relationships with local partner organisations
  • Lead the recruitment and orientation of new local and international staff members
  • Conduct or oversee all annual appraisals and quarterly supervision of all staff
  • Implementation of local staff policy (reflecting local legislation and UK-based policies)
  • Ensure compliance with security and child protection protocols and procedures
  • Maintain learning and competency development amongst staff and partners through identification of individual learning objectives, institution of regular training programmes and competencies assessments.

B) Person specification – Essential Criteria:

The Programmes Team is looking for a dynamic, measured, team builder who can engage the staff and partners to build protective environments for children. He or she must have strong programme management skills and can lead a team in a challenging operational environment.

Experience:

  • Significant experience of managing:

  • Child protection, education and livelihoods projects

  • Combining direct service delivery, capacity building, and advocacy

  • Through direct implementation and partnerships with state and non-state actors

  • In conflict-affected countries

  • Team leadership and management

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • The ability to think and manage strategically

  • Rigorous budget expenditure management

  • Sound knowledge of participatory approaches

  • Research and development

  • Development and management of partnerships with state and non-state actors

  • Capacity building state and non-state actors

  • Security management

  • Risk management

  • Excellent IT skills

  • Demonstrable successful track record in securing funding from institutional donors and grant reporting

  • Grant management and reporting – experience of working on EC funded projects would be an advantage

  • Setting up monitoring and evaluation systems, including the use of logical frameworks

Competencies (Soft Skills):

  • Proactive
  • Excellent analytical skills with a systematic approach and an eye for detail
  • An effective problem solver
  • Measured and responsive
  • A self-starter
  • A good and thoughtful listener
  • Sensitive to the diverse needs of a diverse team, while being able to take effective decisions and negotiate commitment to them in the face of disagreement
  • Ability to be administratively self-sufficient and work in challenging operational environment and a small, dynamic organisation with limited resources
  • Effective negotiator
  • Diplomatic
  • Transparent and accountable
  • Willingness and ability to travel to War Child country programmes
  • Commitment to War Child’s aims, values and mission

Legal

· Eligible to work in Afghanistan and travel to the countries in which War Child operates

Other

· Clean driver’s license

Desirable Criteria:

· Proficiency in Arabic

· Experience and knowledge of working on projects assisting survivors of sexual violence

· Experience of working in Afghanistan or related country

· Experience in the delivery and supervision of child protection or GBV projects in conflict and post conflict environments

C) Contract Terms

Working Hours: Full time, 5 days and 37.5 hours per week.

Probation: 6 months

Start date: Early 2017

Travel: Within Afghanistan as required, occasional visits to region and UK.

Salary: £45,150 per annum (basic salary)

In-country allowance of 30 USD (Per Diem/Daily living allowance) when in country of post

Leave: 30 days per annum pro-rata

Pension: Matching contribution to your private pension up to 5% of gross salary

Other: As per War Child Terms and Conditions: Private Accommodation, Rest & Recuperation, Travel, Private and Emergency Medical coverage, etc.


How to apply:

· Download the Application Pack from the War Child Website www.warchild.org.uk or request it from recruitment@warchild.org.uk.

· All applications must reach recruitment@warchild.org.uk by 04 December 2016. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

· This is an international role based in Afghanistan.

· Due to limited resources, War Child HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates

· Interviews will commence as soon as possible after the closing date. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to complete a short written assessment test as part of the interview process.

· Any offer made post the second interview will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references, (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). War Child reserves the right to call the referees, in case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms.

· The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS Police check and/or international police check, a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Safeguarding Policy prior to a final offer being made.

Switzerland: Digital Platforms Architect - Sphere Handbook Revision

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Organization: International Council of Voluntary Agencies
Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 01 Dec 2016

Introduction

The Sphere Handbook: Humanitarian Charter and Minimum Standards in Humanitarian Response was developed to contribute to the professionalization of the humanitarian sector by establishing quality and accountability standards in key sectors, built on a common foundation of principles and protection. From the beginning, the Handbook has been based on compiled evidence, good practice, and deep consultation to establish consensus on guidance.

This flagship document—and the broad, inclusive process which accompanies it—has allowed Sphere to evolve into a common language across the humanitarian sector and a platform for collaboration with other actors engaging in relief and humanitarian operations over the past two decades.

The Handbook, first issued as a pilot in 1998 and with periodic revisions in 2000, 2004, and 2011, must remain relevant to practitioners and responsive to changing operational environments. Preparations for the next review are now underway with a view to publication on the 20th anniversary of the Handbook in 2018.

The 2018 Handbook process will be led by the Sphere Board, and managed by the Sphere Office. A group of lead authors and thematic experts will be contracted or seconded to the process and convene broad-based consultations within their field. All Sphere country-based focal points (40+) will support consultations in their context as well. Comprehensive oversight and consolidation of these efforts will be done through the Revision Coordination team (coordinator, editor, web editor).

The Digital Platforms Architect (DPA) will be recruited for a period of up to 18 months to support the revision effort (part-time, with an estimated 12 months’ work over 18 months – to be determined). This will include 1 to 2 months prior to the public consultations to be part of detailed planning, inclusion of the concepts and drivers noted below and prepare necessary guidance for the authors and Thematic Experts.

Digital platforms needed

a) Online collaboration tools

The Sphere secretariat, the Revision coordinator and various content contributors across the world need to access, revise, comment, discuss and share timelines, chapter drafts and meeting minutes, supporting documents, articles etc in an orderly, transparent manner.

b) Participation mechanism in support of the worldwide online consultation process

Once the revision process proper has started, up to 8 different chapter drafts will be put online for direct input by thousands of contributors. These consultation channels need to be defined and created as well as systems to organise the input and feedback received in a clear and usable manner. The chapter authors should also be able to capture content that is too detailed for the Handbook proper. Such accompanying content can be published along with the online Handbook (see Figure 1 below).

Sphere also envisages to capture the evidence that supports Handbook content, which will also require a repository structure be ready.

c) Digital publishing platforms (also for exporting the pdf for printing)

While the paper Handbook remains a valued resource, a growing number of users are accessing open source and free versions in electronic format, across all languages. Cloud-based platforms for source materials, updated guidance and learning will complement the paper Handbook, along with tools for smartphone applications, assessment, monitoring, and others to serve today’s and tomorrow’s users.

Another consideration is that the Handbook should be as lean and sharp as possible, while authors will have the possibility to “outsource” certain parts of the revised information to an online Handbook platform.

For the updated information to reach various users through various electronic platforms, the Digital Platforms Architect will develop a range of output platforms ahead of the start of the revision process, to meet the needs of all platforms simultaneously. Platforms can be considered in three groups:

· Ready-to-print high-resolution PDFs or InDesign files

· Low resolution PDF files and offline accessible applications

· Live — with the potential for update in real time — web-based apps and offline apps that auto‐update content when a connection is available.

Well-designed electronic platforms could provide the opportunity to improve both the prominence and ease of access of the universal content, by including content additional to the printed Handbook, in two forms:

· Links to or copies of supporting materials, either Sphere or external

· Additional explanation, for example about how the CHS standard and/or the Protection Principles apply to a sectoral standard, or which cross-cutting issues are especially relevant.

To meet these diverse needs while keeping costs low, it is necessary to provide a very clear structure for a ‘database’ of revised content, that can support the production of each of the various outputs across platforms. Such a structured and organised set of data should also be the source material for translation, rather than the printed Handbook.

One of the drivers of the current Handbook revision is the need to ensure access to the Handbook and related tools across multiple platforms. The revision process, which includes extensive worldwide in-person and online consultations, should already keep in mind and accommodate the final presentation of the developed materials.

Key responsibilities of the Digital Platforms Architect (DPA)

The DPA will be required to carry out the following tasks:

a) In preparation of the drafting and consultation processes:

· Develop the online collaboration tools, the participatory authoring platforms and the digital publishing tools required (working in close coordination with the Revision Coordinator and Content Editor to ensure all editing requirements are well integrated into the planning).

· Work with the Handbook Revision Coordinator and Content Editor on the revision tools and best platform to conduct the revision and support supplementary cloud-based resources.

· Work with the Revision Coordinator and Content Editor on how to separate content into Handbook content and Supporting Documents content, and prepare the online platform accordingly.

· Establish guidance for all contributors to work with the online revision tool: content input, sharing content, managing comments, feeding supporting documents, manage length and content, including guidance on how to separate Handbook content from supplementary, cloud-based resources.

· Develop in close coordination with the Handbook Revision Coordinator and Content Editor production tools, templates, guidelines to improve quality and cohesion across the Handbook.

b) During the drafting process:

· Ensure support to chapter authors and other content contributors as needed.

· Perform other related duties as required.

c) After the drafting process:

· Lead on the formatting of the online Handbook version and of supplementary resources

Required skills and qualifications

· Proven expertise in digital content architecture.

· Ability to rapidly analyze and integrate diverse information from varied sources.

· Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results.

· Ability to work under tight deadlines.

· 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.

· Excellent oral and written English skills

Qualifications:

Experience: A minimum of five years’ experience working on digital solutions is required. Good knowledge of humanitarian response and knowledge of the Sphere Handbook. Humanitarian field experience will be an advantage.

Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in information technology, software development, communications or related fields. A first-level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Supervision

The editor is a member of the revision coordination team, reporting directly to the Sphere Director and works closely with the revision coordinator as well as content editor.


How to apply:

Recruitment process

The consultancy will be recruited for up to 12 months of work to take place over a period of 18 months (10 December 2016-May 2018). Individuals and groups of individuals (organizations, consortia, or consultants) are encouraged to apply.

Please provide a CV (for each member in the application), cover letter, and brief overview of any technical/technological approach proposed. All application materials may be sent to recruitment5@icvanetwork.org. (The Sphere Project is hosted in Geneva by ICVA through December 2016.)

Application deadline: 1 December 2016, but applications will be considered as they are received.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that this may be recruited worldwide. However, applicants wishing to work in Switzerland must be registered as independent consultants or be Swiss nationals or holders of a valid Swiss work permit.

Terms of Reference End of Project

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Organization: War Child UK
Closing date: 30 Nov 2016
  1. Background
    War Child UK (WCUK) is a child rights organization founded in the UK in 1993 with a vision of a world in which children’s lives are not torn apart by war. WCUK exists to support and rehabilitate child victims of war and deal with the lasting consequences of conflict by working with local communities, civil society organizations and local authorities in both conflict and post-conflict countries; ensuring sustainable security for the children; promoting livelihood opportunities and addressing the development needs of the most vulnerable and marginalized children. Currently, we work in six conflict and post-conflict countries: DRC, Uganda, Afghanistan, Jordan (Syria response), Iraq and Central African Republic (CAR).
    From January 2015, War Child UK implemented an EC-funded project in DRC titled “Ending violence against children: child protection and reintegration of children in conflict with the law in Kinshasa and Goma.” The project is implemented in 7 neighbourhoods in Kinshasa and 10 neighbourhoods in Goma, North Kivu, DRC.
    The project Overall Objective is “To support the effective implementation of the 2009 Law on Child Protection (LCP) in DRC”, whilst its Specific Objective is “To improve the detection, prevention and response to violence against children in the provinces of Kinshasa and North Kivu”. The programme is structured around three main results:
  2. A toll-free child helpline is established and functional in selected neighbourhoods/districts of Kinshasa and Goma/NK;
  3. Referral systems are accessed and provide high-quality child-friendly services in the 17 target neighbourhoods/districts of Kinshasa and Goma/NK;
  4. Juvenile Justice stakeholders in Kinshasa and Goma have increased capacity and resources to provide psycho-social support to children in conflict with the law (CiCL) and to reintegrate them with their family or community.
    The project has been implemented in close collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Action and National Solidarity (MINAS), its Divisions at local level (DIVAS Goma, DUAS Kinshasa), the Community-based Child Protection Networks, Local Service Providers and the Child Parliament.
  5. Overall Purpose of the Evaluation
    The end of project evaluation shall document:
     The extent to which the project outputs and outcomes have contributed1 to an enhanced protection of children in the Provinces of Kinshasa and North Kivu, DRC.
     The relevance and effectiveness of the approaches and assumptions to promoting the identification, prevention and response to violence against children in the selected areas with a focus on children in conflict with the law.
    1 Evaluator may want to consider the contribution analysis approach
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     Lessons learnt and proposed feasible recommendations to inform future programme design that will support children affected by armed conflict settings within War Child UK, other NGOs, donors and the government.
    The evidence generated through this evaluation exercise is expected to:
     Better inform future programme design/programming on identification of children at risk or vulnerable to abuse, exploitation and children in conflict with the law.
     Report against the outcome indicators as set out in the project log-frame.
  6. Scope and Focus of the Evaluation
    The aim of the consultancy is to conduct a robust evaluation of the extent to which the project has achieved its expected and unexpected outcomes, and identify evidence that these outcomes have contributed to the strengthening of child protection systems, including for children in conflict with the law and children victim of abuses, in the project areas.
    The Consultant(s) is expected to evaluate the project following the OECD DAC criteria2: (i) relevance; (ii) effectiveness (added value, learning and partnership approach), (iii) sustainability (iv) efficiency and value for money (v) impact. For Value for Money, and consider DFID’s 4E’s as the questions.
    More specifically, the consultant is expected to develop and implement a methodology that will answer the following questions besides the OECD DAC criteria (to be finalised and agreed between War Child UK, and the consultant(s) after contract award):
     Did the project reach the most vulnerable boys and girls through its interventions?
     Who has benefitted (women, men, girls and boys) from the programmatic interventions and in what ways? Specifically, is there evidence that the approaches used in the project contributed to improvement in the systemic protection of children and a change in the perceived level of safety and wellbeing amongst children?
     Has the project increased the knowledge, attitude and practices of children and community members in target communities on child rights and referral pathways, this includes the awareness raising work done with Child Parliaments, training and mentoring of Community Child Protection Committees, Support and Capacity building of Local Divisions of Social Affairs, implementing partners. What worked well and what are the lessons learnt?
     Has the project contributed to improving the capacity of War Child’s local partners to deliver quality interventions and meaningfully impacted the lives of children in the target communities?
     Determine the projects’ contribution to enhancing child protection systems within communities and the effectiveness of the methodologies used. What has worked and what has not?
     To what extent the project has contributed to changes in regional/national/local policies and whether these have contributed to changes in practice and attitudes of decision and policy makers that directly benefit the project’s target group.
     Determine the extent to which the broader context (political, security, environmental, social, and financial) has impacted upon the project’s progress?
    The consultant is responsible to:
     Provide actionable, specific and practical strategic recommendations on how War Child UK and its partners can use the learning to strengthen future work.
    2 http://www.oecd.org/dac/evaluation/daccriteriaforevaluatingdevelopmentassistance.htm
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     Lead the planning and implementation of lessons sharing/dissemination workshop with stakeholders in DRC if the consultant(s)’ time in the country allows him/her to do so and/or if the consultant is from the DRC. In other case, the consultant can support the planning and implementation of the lessons sharing/dissemination workshop remotely.
  7. Process and Methodology
    This evaluation will take a course of four to five weeks between December 2016 and February 2017. The assignment is for approximately 33 days during which the consultant(s) must spend at least 10 working days in the field-sites of DRC. War Child would be able to provide logistical support in organizing the accommodation, arranging meetings and transportation. We can support in finding a safe and clean hotel and book a room at our negotiated rates, but all payments remain the sole responsibility of the consultant.
    Please note that evaluation teams are highly encouraged to apply, ideally including a lead evaluator and a local specialist in the DRC.
    To fulfil the objectives of this exercise both quantitative and qualitative assessment methods should be employed. We require a participatory methodology whereby the work engages all key stakeholders including beneficiaries, community members and War Child staff to collect data on all the outcome indicators and respond to all the evaluation questions stated above.
    Qualitative Comparative Analysis: the project has baseline and end-line data available on children’s perceived level of safety in selected areas and some survey results with children in conflict with the law. We require the consultant(s) to conduct thorough comparative analysis preferably using the Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) approach.
    The consultant will:
     Develop inception report, tools for the evaluation (including tools for all the outcome indicators), methodology and a schedule of field activities. It will be approved by War Child and act as an agreement between parties for how the evaluation is to be conducted. The Inception Report should include:
    a) Overview of the Programme/Project
    b) Methodology for the project evaluation
    c) Evaluation Matrix with questions
    d) Information Collection, Analysis and Reporting
    e) Work plan
     Use participatory/consultative methods (including but not limited to – picture/video diaries, case studies) and should provide details of the approach/methods to be used. The assessment should follow War Child UK’s Ethical Research Policy.
    The key participants of the exercise will include the children and youth who are direct beneficiaries; implementing partners:
     DISPE: Division for Child Protection
     DIVAS : Division des Affaires Sociales (Goma)
     DUAS : Division Urbaine des Affaires Sociales (Kinshasa)
     MINAS: Ministry of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Action, and National Solidarity (MINAS)
     EGEE : Etablissement de garde et d'éducation de l'Etat
     CSK : Centre de Sauvetage Kinsahsa
     TPE : Tribunal pour Enfants
     Child Parliament
     WCUK staff.
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  8. Deliverables
    Expected Outputs:
  9. Inception Report in French. This should include a detailed work plan for evaluation, toolkit and guidelines for the evaluation.
  10. Evaluation Report: The report should be in French and not more than 25 pages and free of jargon, excluding annexes. The report must include a two page ‘before and after analysis’ of the Child Safety Report Cards Survey datasets in the DRC clearly highlighting the change in children perceived level of safety within their communities, schools and households.
    Evaluation Report should be consisting of:
     Title Page
     Table of Contents / Figures and Tables
     Abbreviations / acronyms page
     Executive summary (2 pages maximum)
     Background and a short introduction to the project
     The evaluation methodology (including evaluation/research questions and tools)
     Findings
     Innovation and lessons learned
     Case studies/stories should be used to highlight/illustrate the findings
     Recommandations
     Conclusion
  11. Evaluation Summary Report: A short 12-page summary report in English should be provided by the consultant.
    Lessons sharing/dissemination document capturing key impact and learning and presented in a reader friendly and marketable format should be produced in English and French. It should not be more than two sides of an A4 page.
  12. Timeframe
    The Evaluation is expected to be initiated ideally in January 2017 with Desk Review and preliminary information gathering. The security situation in DRC may not allow any travel to happen before mid-January 2017. The final report is due by 15th of March 2017. The consultant will be however required to update War Child throughout the consultancy through regular meetings. The final timeline can be confirmed with the evaluation team at the proposal/Inception Report stage depending on the methodology proposed while below is an indicative timeline for initial discussion:
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    Activity
    # of Days
  13. Document Review, development of Inception Report and the data collection tools (quantitative and qualitative). The Inception Report and tools must be produced in English and should be approved by War Child.
    5 days
  14. Field data collection including the training of enumerators3.
    Note: The number of days depends on the number of enumerators hired and the data collection plan agreed in the Inception Report.
    16 days
  15. Data analysis and drafting of report for WCUK review
    7 Days
  16.  Presentation of key findings of the evaluation to WCUK and its partners and obtaining feedback on conclusions
    3 days
    3 The participatory research activities will need to be done by experienced participatory researchers
    5
     Lesson dissemination workshop planning with WCUK and its partners
     Lesson Sharing Document preparation and printing including child friendly versions
  17. Submission of the Final Evaluation Report(s) and Lessons Dissemination Document
    2 days
    Total number of days
    33 Days
  18. Document review
    The consultant is expected to read and reference all possible sources of existing information which include:
     War Child UK ethical research policy and Child Safeguarding Policy
     War Child UK Global Programming Framework (GPF)
     Project proposal, log frame and the budget
     Baseline and end-line Reports
     Child Safety Report Card Reports datasets
     Sources of existing information e.g. government records, government policies, strategy papers, studies etc.
     Monthly, quarterly and interim reports of the project.
     Project M&E tools and guidelines
     Child Protection Minimum Standards, as a reference point for the minimum standards and key activities expected to be met and delivered for a project of this nature.
     Monitoring reports of all activities under the project
  19. Conditions of the Consultancy
    The consultant(s) will use her/his/their own office/resources/materials and technology in the execution of this assignment. War Child will provide local travel/transport to the field sites and office space in DRC. The Consultant is responsible for her/his own accommodation (help can be provided by our country office). The consultant will be responsible for her/his/their own subsistence, flights (if required) and all other related costs4. War Child UK will provide local travel/transport to the field sites.
    Supervision and Reporting
    The consultant shall be responsible to keep War Child UK regularly informed of progress made. The consultant will be jointly supervised by the Country Director in DRC and WCUK’s MEAL Adviser based in the London office.
    Funding and Payment: The consultant will be paid by War Child UK as follows (negotiable):
  20. 30% after successful submission and our approval of the inception report and tools to War Child UK
  21. 70% on successful submission and our approval of the final evaluation report
    Qualifications of Consultant(s), research agency or academic institution(s):
     Masters’ Degree in Development Studies, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology or related discipline coupled with advanced skills and knowledge in Research Methodologies
     At least 5 years’ experience in evaluation of development/humanitarian work specifically in Child Protection and Juvenile Justice.
     Knowledge of and experience in working with children in conflict with the law, including a fair understanding of the advocacy and policy environment of DRC.
    4 These costs should be included in the consultant’s budget
    6
     Excellent research and monitoring and evaluation skills including participatory methodologies, QCA and evaluating psychosocial support and life skills programmes.
     Excellent verbal and written skills in English and French are essential.
     Willingness and ability to travel to Kinshasa and Goma in the DRC. The consultant will be provided with a full security briefing both before going into the country and when arriving in the country.
    Note: All Consultants will be required to abide by War Child UK’s organizational policies, namely Child Safeguarding Policy with Code of Conduct, Evaluation Policy and Ethics Policy and will be required to sign a statement of commitment to these and other organisational policies. The consultant(s) will also be required to complete or provide evidence of references and DBS/police checks in advance of appointment. The consultant is responsible to abide with WCUK security management rules during the life of this consultancy.
  22. Recruitment and appointment
    Interested applicants are requested to submit the following information as part of the initial bid:
     CV of the consultant(s) including current geographical location.
     A short two-page application outlining the evaluation methodology (including calendar, key deliverables and tools, research questions).
     Detailed budget with breakdown of daily rate plus number of days and other costs. The budget should not exceed Euros 12,000 (inclusive of VAT). The budget will be evaluated alongside the technical proposal and we reserve the right to make alternative suggestions on costing. The consultant is responsible for meeting their own subsistence, accommodation and international travel costs whilst the local in-country transportation to field sites will be provided by WCUK.
     Two references from previous clients
     Two examples of a recent/relevant evaluation report preferably regarding child protection programmes. Please share web link if it is published online
    The selected candidate(s) will be contracted for the evaluation and will commence work shortly after successful recruitment, references and police checks. A consultancy contract will be signed between consultant and WCUK.
    The budget should not exceed the amount of Euros 12,000 in total (all inclusive).

How to apply:

Applications should be sent to: recruitment@warchild.org.uk using reference “Final Evaluation of War Child’s EC funded Projects in Afghanistan and DRC” in the subject line not later than 30th November 2016. Any queries to the ToR can be referred to Hur Hassnain at hur@warchild.org.uk
Please note that submissions which do not meet all the above requirements will not be reviewed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Programme Quality Officer

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Organization: War Child UK
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 07 Dec 2016

1.Background

War Child works with children live with a combination of poverty, exclusion and insecurity due to armed conflict. Our mission is to support and improve the protection and care of children and young people who live with a combination of insecurity, poverty and exclusion in some of the places worst affected by conflict. We are growing as an organisation, expanding our donor base and our range of programmes in some very challenging settings. We are ambitious about improving the quality of our programme and require this role to support the team to deliver on 3 key pillars:

i) Technical advice and support for War Child staff and partners

ii) Accountability and Transparency; and

iii) Learning and knowledge management through research, evaluations and sharing through web-based applications for global reach.

Programme Quality Officer will be supporting the MEAL Advisor, and the rest of the Programme Quality Team, in information systems strengthening and innovative approaches to data collection, management, analysis, sharing and storage when using Management Information Systems, intranet and online learning platforms. The role holder will be line-managed by Head of Programme Quality with a dotted-line to the MEAL Advisor to improve our work effectively and efficiently for the improvement of programme delivery. The ideal candidate will be degree qualified and demonstrate a proven track record in the use of ICT systems with emphasis on data collection, learning and knowledge management. An understanding of numerical data and the ability to provide usable, accurate analysis of information in compliance with organisational and international quality standards is essential. You will be analytical, good time-management skills, a conscientious worker with a commitment to continual learning with attention to detail.

2.Main responsibilities

· Supporting the MEAL Advisor on the improvement of data monitoring and developing a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) system management

· Support robust data collection, storage and dissemination for wider learning across teams (intranet, communities-of-practice, web-based application, M&E management information system and e-learning platforms)

· Promote the usage of current tools and services for collecting and monitoring data of programmes using Management Information System, Child Vulnerability Index, Global Programming Framework with existing indicators, trackers and targets (based on Salesforce)

· Support the design and development of innovative tools, apps, templates and resources

· Management and updating central database of mid-term and end-term results and learning from reflection workshops, learning reviews and evaluations

· Promote and support monitoring, analysis and learning from assessments of internal standards (Quality Framework) and international standards (BOND Evidence Principles and Impact Builder, Core Humanitarian Standards, Transparency International standards, Child Protection Minimum Standards, INEE and others)

· Some knowledge and/or understanding of child protection, gender, education-in-emergencies, livelihoods

· Support the team in the delivery of learning and reflection workshops and other programmatic learning processes and products

· Maintaining evaluation, research and learning repositories

· Liaising with all other War Child staff working on ICT and web-based applications as appropriate for co-ordinated -up working

· Undertaking any other reasonable duty and tasks that may from time to time be requested by line manager and team members consistent with the nature of the job and level of responsibility

3.Person specification

War Child’s office is a lively and fast-paced environment made up of a team of extremely dedicated staff & volunteers. We’re looking for someone who can fit in well and bring their personality, creativity and professionalism to our programme quality and the wider charity.

Essential

· Degree holder (2:2 or above) in ICT, Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences or similar

· Previous experience in M&E or ICT environment in the voluntary or private sector

· Demonstrable strong knowledge and experience in developing and designing data collection tools and supporting web-based applications (erg. Salesforce)

· Experience of developing and maintaining online resources and web-based applications

· Accurate, systematic, with an eye for detail

· Strong personal commitment to knowledge management, learning and continuous improvement

· Experience of remote coordination through web-based applications

· Good writing, editing and presentation skills with an ability to process and articulate complexity in a clear and coherent way

· Able to work flexibly in a small, dynamic organisation with limited resources

· Be self-motivated, work accurately and efficiently to deadlines and targets managing a wide and varied workload

· Commitment to War Child’s aims and objectives and to working within values of the organisation

Desirable

· Experience of the INGO sector with an appreciation of remote working with colleagues overseas

· Working knowledge of French, Arabic, Dari, Pashto or Swahili

· Willingness to travel possibly up to 5% of time, potentially to insecure areas

Soft Skills

· A collaborative attitude

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Politically and culturally sensitive

· Team-player

· Patience, tact and diplomacy

4.Terms and conditions

Working hours: 37.5 hour week, 9am to 5pm

Probation: 6 months

Preferred start date: January 2017

Salary: £26,008 - £29,870 per annum (depending on experience)

Travel: Occasional based on operational need and subject to security

Permit requirement: Must be eligible to work in the UK

Pension: All eligible employees are automatically enrolled into a Group Personal Pension Plan. Contributions will be made on a salary exchange basis as follows: employees contribute a minimum of 3% of basic monthly salary to receive a contribution of 5% from War Child.

Leave: 28 days’ pa pro-rata, increasing by one day for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5 additional days


How to apply:

1.Application process

  • Download the Application Pack and complete the Application Form (Please note that individual CVs will not be accepted). Please submit all applications to recruitment@warchild.org.uk. For more information email recruitment@warchild.org.uk or visit www.warchild.org.uk or email hur@warchild.org.uk for full application details.
  • All completed application forms must reach War Child by 12 noon (UK time) on Wednesday 7th December 2016
  • Due to limited resources, War Child HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates
  • First round interviews will be held on 15 and 16 December 2016
  • Any offer made post the second interview will be conditional on receipt of 3 favourable written references, (from your most recent employer, any other previous employer and a character reference). War Child reserves the right to call the referees, in case clarification is required post the receipt of complete reference forms. The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS Police check and/or international police check, a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Safeguarding Policy prior to a final offer being made.
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