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Aug 7, 2013

Jordan: GBV Specialist – Syria Regional Response

Organization: UN Population Fund
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 13 Aug 2013
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy:
JOB ID NO: 2303
CLOSING DATE: 13 August 2013, 5:00 p.m. New York time
POST TITLE: GBV Specialist – Syria Regional Response
CATEGORY: ICS-11 (P-4)
POST NUMBER: New
DUTY STATION: Amman, Jordan
DURATION: One year (renewable)
POST TYPE: Non-Rotational
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Arab States Regional Office/HFCB
BACKGROUND:
From 2011, UNFPA Country Offices in Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Turkey have been scaling up humanitarian response activities to meet the needs of the populations affected by the on-going crisis in Syria. UNFPA’s programming focuses on providing the affected and refugee populations with access to reproductive health services as well as to preventing and responding to Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Although UNFPA’s programs are tailored to meet country-specific contexts, there is a need for stronger regional support to ensure the implementation of high-quality and evidence-based programming.
JOB DESCRIPTION
UNFPA set up a small Syrian Response Hub in Amman, Jordan to strengthen its coordination, resource mobilization and communication efforts. The Regional GBV Specialist will be based at the Hub in Amman, Jordan and provide technical and coordination support to the 6 country offices involved in the Syrian Regional Response efforts. Under the direct supervision of the Regional Director for the Arab States Regional Office/ Regional Humanitarian Adviser, the Regional GBV Specialist will engage in strategic partnerships and promote regional approaches to ensure a holistic approach to GBV programming and the coordination of GBV interventions in the context of UNFPA’s humanitarian response to the crisis in Syria. The Regional GBV Specialist will build on UNFPA’s Country Offices existing programs ensuring adherence to global best practices and lessons learned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the head of the Arab States Regional Office/ Regional Humanitarian Adviser, and in partnership with the Humanitarian and Fragile Contexts Branch, the Regional GBV Specialist is expected to perform the following duties and responsibilities:
§ Actively liaise with other regional and country-level UNFPA staff responsible for GBV and Gender issues, including the Humanitarian Program Specialist/Advisers in Cairo and Istanbul, in order to support ongoing work to address GBV in humanitarian contexts and avoid duplication of efforts.
§ Provide ongoing, strategic support to the UNFPA Country Offices affected by or recovering from the crisis to design, implement and monitor comprehensive, multi-sectoral GBV programmes and to coordinate systems of GBV interventions, in line with the IASC GBV Guidelines and as per UNFPA’s mandate under the Protection Cluster.
§ Provide authoritative technical and policy advice to partner organizations and authorities on issues and developments relating to the protection of women and girls in conflict and post conflict settings, in line with the IASC GBV Guidelines, SOPs and other technical documents.
§ Provide direct support for UN humanitarian interventions to address GBV, especially through contributions to the protection cluster working groups, GBV sub-clusters, gender theme groups, and other relevant bodies at global, regional and national levels; support establishment/enhancement of GBV sub-cluster bodies at national level, where relevant.
§ Engage with civil society organizations, governments, donors, and UN and
other partners to support advocacy initiatives to raise awareness about GBV in crisis and recovery settings.
§ Support governments to develop and/or enhance existing national action plans and responses to address GBV in crisis/post-crisis contexts.
§ Conduct training to build skills of those directly and peripherally involved in GBV response and prevention in humanitarian contexts, including within UNFPA, UN partner agencies, NGOs and governments, with an emphasis on assisting UNFPA offices and partners to understand and operationalize UNFPA’s mandate under the Cluster System.
§ In collaboration with the global GBV Area of Responsibility Working Group of the Protection Cluster, document good practices and approaches for deepening the knowledge base developing more evidenced-based programming around GBV programming and coordination in emergencies amongst both UNFPA and partners.
§ Support pilot-testing/roll-out efforts and support development of new tools for the safe and ethical collection, sharing and analysis of GBV data in humanitarian and recovery settings (e.g. to identify trends and patterns), including but not limited to the UNFPA/UNHCR/IRC Gender-Based Violence Information Management System.
§ Actively participate in resource mobilization for GBV activities in crisis and recovery settings (for preparedness, response and recovery) across the sub-region, including through CAP and Flash Appeals, donor meetings, participation in high-level meetings on GBV in the region, etc.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
§ Values/Guiding Principles/Performance management
§ Developing People/Fostering Innovation and Empowerment
§ Working in teams at all levels
§ Communicating information and ideas/Knowledge sharing
§ Self-management/Emotional intelligence and Conflict management/Negotiating and resolving disagreements
§ Appropriate and transparent decision making
§ Analytical and Strategic Thinking/Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:
§ Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
§ Results-based programme development and management
§ Leveraging the resources of national governments & partners/building strategic alliances and partnerships
§ Applied research and analysis
§ Innovation and marketing of new approaches
§ Resource mobilization
§ Job knowledge/technical expertise
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
§ Advanced degree in social sciences or humanities, public health or social work
§ Specialized training in reproductive health, social work and/or fields directly related to gender-based violence response
§ 7 years of experience – of which at least 2 at the international level
§ Practical experience in GBV programme development and management
§ Technical knowledge and experience in GBV prevention and response using a survivor-centered approach
§ Previous experience in humanitarian response/emergencies
§ Full proficiency in English, some Arabic preferred
UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position.
How to apply:
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.
Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http://www.unfpa.org/employment
Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.
Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.
Notice to applicants: In accordance with the rules of the United Nations, persons applying to posts in the international Professional category, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, are required to renounce such status upon their appointment. Exceptions to this rule are very limited and can be made only for: (a) stateless persons; (b) newly appointed staff members who have applied for citizenship by naturalization, when such citizenship will be granted imminently; (c) acting staff members in the General Service and related categories with permanent residency status, on promotion to the Professional category; (d) staff members appointed under a temporary appointment. Please understand that UNFPA is not in a position to provide advice on or assistance in applying for any citizenship.

Jordan: GBV Specialist – Syria Regional Response

Aug 6, 2013

Jordan: A HEAD OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT – Jordan

Organization: Action Contre la Faim
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013
We are looking for: A HEAD OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Country: Jordan – based in Amman
Length of Contract: 2 months (renewable), starting September the 1st
Responsibilities: In the context of the opening of ACF’s mission in Jordan, you will be tasked with coordinating the set-up of the financial framework and policy on the mission. More specifically, you will:

· Manage the budget

· Control mission accountancy

· Manage the treasury

· Recruit, manage and train the Finance team

· Set up internal procedures in compliance with local legal standards

Contribute to representing and networking for ACF in local administrations, international and local NGOs

Qualification and previous experience:
You hold a post-graduate degree in Economics and/or Finance and you have already occupied a similar position on the field for an international NGO. A previous experience with ACF is preferable; an experience in the context of the set-up of a new mission/bureau for a humanitarian organization is a major asset. You are recognized for your capacity-building and training skills. The command of SAGA is highly desirable. You speak and write English fluently, Arabic-speaking skills are an asset.
Status: Employee
- Long-term contract, provided by ACF according to the French legislation.
- All expenses paid on the field: travel out/return, collective or individual accommodation depending on position, meals and hygiene expenses
- Gross monthly salary ranging from €1805 to €2305 (13rd month included), depending on relevant experience
- Cost of living allowance : 317€ paid on the mission per month
- Per diem : 233€/month
- Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance provided by the institution
- 25 days of annual paid leaves
- 20 days of extra leaves per year (taken as recovery time breaks of one week every 2 or 4 months depending on the mission) + break allowances
- Pre departure training, at the HQ in Paris
Motivating Job Prospects in the medium and long term
How to apply:
To apply, please visit :
http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en/content/head-finance-department-0

Jordan: A HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT – Jordan

Organization: Action Contre la Faim
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013
We are looking for: A HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Country: Jordan – based in Amman
Length of Contract: 2 months (renewable), starting September the 1st
Responsibilities: In the context of the opening of ACF’s mission in Jordan, you will be tasked with coordinating the set-up of the human resources framework and policies on the mission. More specifically, you will:

· Define and implement the HR policy

· Implement the salary policy

· Evaluate and organize the work

· Manage careers and staff mobility

· Ensure internal communication and develop new partnerships

· Participate to the recruitment and elaborate the training plans for new staffs

Qualification and previous experience:
You hold a post-graduate degree in administration and/or human resources management and have occupied a similar position on the field for an international NGO. A previous experience in the field of human resources management with ACF is preferable. An experience in the context of the set-up of a new mission/bureau for a humanitarian organization is a major asset, as well as humanitarian emergency deployments. Your recruitment and training skills are excellent.
You speak and write English fluently, Arabic speaking skills are an asset.
Status: Employee
- Long-term contract, provided by ACF according to the French legislation.
- All expenses paid on the field: travel out/return, collective or individual accommodation depending on position, meals and hygiene expenses
- Gross monthly salary ranging from €1805 to €2305 (13rd month included), depending on relevant experience
- Cost of living allowance : 317€ paid on the mission per month
- Per diem : 233€/month
- Social benefits: Medical, life and accident insurance provided by the institution
- 25 days of annual paid leaves
- 20 days of extra leaves per year (taken as recovery time breaks of one week every 2 or 4 months depending on the mission) + break allowances
- Pre departure training, at the HQ in Paris
Motivating Job Prospects in the medium and long term
How to apply:
http://www.actioncontrelafaim.org/en/content/head-human-resources-depart…

Jordan: Finance Manager

Organization: International Medical Corps
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 15 Aug 2013
Minimum Qualifications:

3 years experience as a Financial Manager
Experience in the administrative and financial management of overseas programs
Experience working with Non-Governmental Organizations
Proficiency in English and Arabic languages

Scope of Work:
• Prepare and review financial reports (ACCPAC, Pipelines, grant tracking, quarterly, semi annually and annually) in collaboration with the Finance and Administrative Director and program staff
• Ensure the accuracy and authenticity of all accounting and financial records and routines, timely submission of documentation and reports to IMC Split, and follow-up on adjustments.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are in accordance with IMC and funding source requirements.
• Ensure allocation of costs across programs is in line with budgets and funding source requirements
• Supervise the finance staff (Finance Officer and Accountant) working for IMC, providing guidelines and mentoring.
• Monitor and review monthly and weekly cash requests and projections prepared by the Finance Officer before submitting them to IMC Split.
• Review monthly staff benefits sheets as well as payroll, and check the liability calculations in terms of social security, income taxes and health insurance.
• Oversee procurement in accordance with IMC procurement policies.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned by Supervisors.
How to apply:
please send your CV and cover letter to imcinfojordan@internationalmedicalcorps.org
this Vacancy is only for Jordanian

Jul 31, 2013

Jordan: WAS (Hygyene) Program Manager

Organization: Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 30 Sep 2013
Department: Program
Position: WAS (Hygiene) Promotion
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Mafraq, Jordan
Starting Date ASAP
I. Background on ACTED
ACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan and non-profit organization that operates according to principles of strict neutrality, political and religious impartiality, and non discrimination.
ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected by the conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operates in 30 countries worldwide, with over 200 international and 3000 national staff. ACTED has a 110 million € budget for over 325 projects spanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, food security, health promotion, economic development, education & training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support, and cultural promotion.
For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org
II. Country Profile
Capital Office : Amman
National Staff : 25 (July 2012)
International Staff : 6 (July 2012)
Areas : 1 (North of West Bank)
On-going programmes: 2
Bugdet : 1.6 M€ (2011)
Today, the ACTED Amman is the Regional Coordination Office for MENA region.
Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, refugees and civil society: ACTED’s multi-sectorial humanitarian and development intervention in Jordan – ACTED has been working in Jordan since 2005, supporting missions in the Middle East and North Africa. Besides acting as a regional office, ACTED has become fully operational in Jordan, implementing two in-country projects from February 2011. The main axes of intervention of ACTED Jordan are sexual and reproductive health rights (SRHR), social support to refugees and strengthening of the Jordanian civil society, with a special focus on youth and women.
III. Position Profile
Summary
The WAS (Hygiene) Program Manager oversees and manages the implementation and coordination of activities for all activities in the camps (Za’Atari hosting an estimated 120,000 Syrian refugees and Azraq to open soon with initial capacity for 40,000 and long-term capacity for up to 130,000). This is done in close collaboration and integration with the other components of the WASH programme – including water supply, sanitation, waste management, and community mobilisation.
The position is responsible for managing camp-wide hygiene promotion programmes, managing WASH-related NFI distributions, and putting in place the strategies and modules to support that. Specific teams are in place in each of the camps with Project Managers and Deputy Project Managers, so the role is supervisory and not day-to-day implementation.
Responsibilities

1. Ensure external representation of ACTED in relevant sectors
• Representation to local authorities, camp management, donors, other humanitarian actor, and UN agencies:
• Participate in technical and sectoral working groups, inter-sectoral working groups and meetings;
• Participate in technical and sectoral Donor meetings and pass relevant information to the Country Coordinator;
• Participate in technical and sectoral meetings and working groups involving NGOs and UN Agencies (UNHCR, UNICEF, WFP, WHO, etc.) and all other inter-governmental institutions;
• Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required.
• More generally, the program manager is expected to uphold, represent and deliver programmes in accordance with ACTED’s mandate, ethics, values and stand-point, contributing to a positive and credible reputation of ACTED with regard to other actors.

2. Project Cycle Management
• Project implementation:
o Review the various stages of project implementation;
o Support the implementation of the project and the methods of follow-up;
o Manage project finances, logistics and materials;
o Support the management of large field teams
o Implement effectiveness monitoring and quality assurance systems
o Liaise with all internal and external counterparts of the project;
o Assess the activities undertaken and ensure efficient use of resources;
• Project reporting requirements:
o Create and update work-plan and Programme Manager Framework for the project
o Set up a clear timeline of reports to be submitted to project Donors;
o Draft narrative reports to donors, monthly internal reports and contribute to the development of financial reports through regular budgetary follow up;
• Ensure adherence to FLAT procedures.
• More generally, communicate systematically to the relevant Country Coordinator on project progress and planning.

3. Provide Relevant Technical Expertise
• Provide technical inputs and guidance and ensure that technical quality and standards are considered during project implementation:
o Collect technical information and analyse associated opportunities and risks;
o Define adequate technical modalities and strategies of intervention as per objective;
o Identify and collaborate with relevant technical authorities and partners;
o Identify and assess key hygiene risks in the camp and design effective and appropriate hygiene promotion responses that facilitate the refugee population to be able to mitigate or manage public health risks.
o Liaise and work in participation with the health sector as part of the disease prevention and primary health response to public health issues
o Design and manage NFI distributions that promote and facilitate optimal hygiene-related behavior and practices (including WASH kits, household hygiene kits, baby hygiene kits, menstrual hygiene items, etc).
• Undertake quality control:
o Analyse technical added-value and project impact;
o Propose and implement solutions to problems encountered;
o Set up technical evaluation exercises during and following implementation.

4. Oversee Program Staff
• Organise and lead project coordination meetings;
• Prepare and follow work plans with each project member;
• Ensure a positive working environment and good team dynamics (solve out potential conflicts);
• Adapt the organigramme and ToRs of project personnel according to the project development;
• Undertake regular appraisals of directly supervised colleagues and pass appraisal forms to the Country Admin/HR Manager with recommendations (new position, changes to contract or salary etc.);
• Ensure a building of capacity amongst technical staff in the relevant sectors.

5. Identify Best Practices and Lessons Learned
• Collect information and tools employed for project implementation;
• Draft memos detailing lessons learned and best practices identified during the project;
• Share such memos with internal and external partners;
• Communicate such information to the Country Director or Area Coordinator, to Regional Support Offices and to HQ Reporting Department.

IV. Qualifications:
• Degree in public health, health promotion, or related courses;
• At least 3 years of experience in project management in a international relief or development setting;
• At least 3 years of experience in hygiene promotion, health promotion, WASH, community mobilization, and related fields;
• Experience in refugee or IDP camp situations preferred.
• Arabic language preferred.
• Rapid deployment required.
V. Conditions:

Salary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus
Additional monthly living allowance
Free food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)
Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowance
Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package

How to apply:
Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to jobs@acted.org
Ref : PMH/JOR/SA

Jul 30, 2013

Jordan: Child Protection Officer

Background
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.
Description of the Role
War Child UK is recruiting a Child Protection Officer who will work with the programmes team and local partner organisations to work with the Syrian refugees in Jordan and vulnerable Jordanians in host communities.
The Child Protection Officer will provide critical support to new programme development and extending War Child’s work for the Syrian Refugee Response in Jordan. The Child Protection Officer will be line managed by the Programme Manager in Jordan. The Programme Manager will provide direction and support on all issues related to programming, reporting, and monitoring and evaluation.
Key responsibilities
o Coordination: To lead on all Child Protection programmatic areas, ensuring Child Protection is mainstreamed in to all War Child UK and partner projects. Also to engage with the relevant networks within the country.
o Capacity Building/Organisational Strengthening: Identify needs and build capacity of partner organisations (Child Protection Networks, local authorities and partner organisations) in key programme areas.
o Gather information for future programmes: Show good knowledge and understanding of the country context and its internal dynamics to identify gaps in services available in order to propose possible interventions in line with WCUK values and mission.
o Monitoring and Evaluation: Work with the Programme Manager to record outputs and outcomes on the WCUK M&E system that is in line with donor and organisational requirements
o Compliance: Ensure adherence to donor and organisational requirements, including child protection policy, by War Child and partner staff.
Contractual Terms
o Position: Fixed term Contract of 1 (one) year with possible extension dependent on funding
o Salary: £26,470 and 29,590 (gross, dependent on experience)
o Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week.
o Probation: 3 months
o Leave: 30 days pa, increasing by one day for each year’s service up to a maximum of 5 additional days
o Benefits: Accommodation, Per Diem, Private & Emergency Medical coverage as per War Child Policy
How to apply:
o Download the Application Pack and full job description and complete the Application Form at www.warchild.org.uk, and send it to bolatito@warchild.org.uk . (Please note that individual CVs will not be accepted)
o All completed application forms must reach War Child by 12:00 am (midnight) on Thursday 15 August 2013
o Due to limited resources War Child, HR will contact only the shortlisted candidates
o Interviews will be held during week commencing 19 August 2013
o The successful applicant will be expected to undergo a DBS check, a medical check for overseas travel purposes, be compliant and sign up to War Child’s Child Protection Policy prior to a final offer being made.

Jul 18, 2013

Jordan: Regional Humanitarian Operations Advisor – Syria Response

Organization: Save the Children Country: Jordan Closing date: 30 Jul 2013 Save the Children is the world’s leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children’s lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises. There are 30 national Save the Children organisations around the world. By the end of 2012 all our international programmes will be delivered through a merged operation with 14 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better par tner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century. Role: As a member of the Regional Humanitarian Team, this role will advise and support the large humanitarian responses (Syria Regional Response: Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Jordan, Egypt), will provide a variety of services to the Country Programme(s) / Team Leader(s), Save the Children International (SCI) Centre, Member and SCI Regional Offices and Member HQs. The post holder will act as a coordinating focal point for day to day operational issues; will provide support to Country and Regional Teams, ensure effective information flows and assistance in adherence to SCI response benchmarks. The Humanitarian Operations Adviser position will support and ensure that benchmarks are achieved, accountabilities are maintained and that inputs are provided to the response as set out in Save the Children’s categorisation framework. The role is based in Amman and f or 12 months. This job description provides for on-going response backstopping support to Syria and surrounding country refugee responses, as part of the Regional office during this late phase of the response. Any additional new humanitarian responses in these countries or others in the region may also require some support from the post holder. Key areas of accountability: Programme design and Quality * Support Country Programme(s) to achieve SC’s humanitarian benchmarks and indicators * Provide support to ensure output trackers are in place and submitted on time * Provide support to ensure response outlines and strategies are submitted on time, linking with Humanitarian Technical Backstops to ensure their input is considered * Support implementation of evaluations (Program and Ops evaluations) SCI backstopping objectives * Ensure review of key categorisation deliverables, adherence to ag reed processes and provides a sounding board for discussion of key actions/decisions. * Act as a focal point, liaison, brokerage and Information dissemination between the Country Office(s), members and SCI Centre and Regional Office. * Provision and identification of operational support and assistance to the Response Team Leader and Country Programme(s). * As part of the Middle East and Eurasia (MEE) Humanitarian Operations Team to provide support to the strategic development of operational support to Country Offices across the Middle East and Eurasia Region. Strategic and Operational Coordination * Review of existing strategic priorities and plans * Ensure adherence to agreed strategic priorities and plans * In close coordination with the Humanitarian Technical Working Groups (HTWGs) and the SCI Humanitarian Team, establish and/or confirm the role of each person for technical backstopping, finance and grants leads, HR leads and logistics leads for each country. * Collect, input into and disseminate key information such as response outlines and strategies, needs assessments, appeal documents, sitreps etc., as necessary or as agreed * Encourage collection of adequate operations monitoring information at country level and timely dissemination * Ensure operations coordination with the activities of media/communications and advocacy * Chair regular technical/operations cross-member phonecalls and organise Emergency Management Group calls as necessary/agreed. * Provide support to ensure categorisation deliverables are met Funding, Grants and Finance * Ensure tracking of funding pipeline and reporting of funding against appeal targets * Ensure adequate reporting of income and spend * Ensure communication of funding opportunities between members and Country Office * Monitor financial information r elating to the ongoing emergency and raise issues with SCI Region and Centre teams as required HR and Deployments * Work closely with Regional HR team for effective collaboration with the Country Office(s)/Team Leader, SCI Global Roster Manager, Functional Backstops (Technical, HR, F&G, Logs) and Members to ensure response(s) are appropriately and adequately staffed. * Coordinate with Regional HR team on up to date status of international deployments. * Provide specific gap filling capacity as required Security * Support Country Office(s)/Team Leader in the implementation of minimum safety and security requirements, in liaison with the SCI security team as required. * Support revision of security documents as and when required * Ensure that staff deployed follows appropriate pre-departure security requirements. General: * Demonstrate leadership in relation to Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child safe guarding, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures. Qualifications and Experience: * At least 3 solid years senior-level field experience in the humanitarian sector working in a senior humanitarian operations role in at least 2 different contexts * Strong understanding of humanitarian context and application of humanitarian principles * Thorough understating of emergency response processes to achieve the result effectively * Strong interpersonal skills to develop and maintain collaborative relations at all levels of management / leadership, must be capable of summarising and communicating complex information and data * In depth understanding of how to operate safely and securely in humanitarian response. * Effe ctive leadership skills to support the humanitarian response. * Skills to manage and operate in a pressured and changing environment * Excellent English language skills and Arabic language preferred. * Mature outlook and flexibility essential * Good attention to detail We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Please note that the closing date for applications is July 30th, 2013. For further information on this role, please see our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs How to apply: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: jobs.25078.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com

Jul 13, 2013

Jordan: Lead technical specialists

Organization: Chemonics Country: Jordan Closing date: 08 Aug 2013 Chemonics seeks senior-level rule of law experts to serve as lead technical specialists on an anticipated USAID-funded project in Jordan. The ideal candidates have international experience in legal and/or judicial reform and a solid understanding of rule of law issues, particularly as they relate to Jordan. The lead technical specialists will provide oversight of a major component of the project, contribute to progress reports and deliverables, and supervise staff. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Qualifications: • Advanced degree in a relevant field; law degree preferred • Minimum 10 years of experience providing technical assistance on USAID or other donor-funded rule of law projects • Sectoral expertise in at least one of the following areas: -Judicial reform -Anticorruption -Public awareness -Civil society participation -Court administration and management -Legal frameworks within the justice sector -Legal education and judicial training -Local capacity development and human resource management -Justice sector institution-building -Access to justice, particularly for women • Direct programmatic experience in at least two of the technical areas listed above • Experience working collaboratively with a broad range of government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders • Knowledge of USAID and its operations and other donor-funded programs in developing countries preferred • Experience working in developing countries required; experience in Jordan or other countries in the region preferred • Excellent written and oral communications skills • Ability to work and travel in remote areas to oversee program implementation and provide technical expertise • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity • Fluency in English required; knowledge of Arabic preferred Application Instructions: Send electronic submissions to JordanROLRecruit@chemonics.com by August 30, 2013. Please include the name of the position in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Jordan ROL technical specialists” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements. Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.

Jul 5, 2013

Jordan: Protection Coordinator (GBV)- Jordan 13-270

Organization: International Medical Corps Country: Jordan Closing date: 09 Aug 2013 International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility for rapid response to emergencies. International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance. Program Summary: International Medical Corps has worked in Jordan since 2007, working to strengthen primary healthcare, enhance mental health care and psychosocial support structures, and deliver youth-focused-programs for refugees and vulnerable Jordanians. Over the last year, IMC has expanded programming to respond to the needs of an increasing number of Syrian refugees in both Za’atri refugee camp and urban communities. In the coming months, IMC’s programming will expand further, with increased protection support and GBV prevention and response among Syrian refugee populations. Job Summary: The primary function of the Protection/GBV Coordinator is to support the scale-up of protection activities amongst urban and camp-based Syrian refugees, including GBV prevention and response activities. 1. Program Planning • Work closely with the Country Director, MHPSS Advisor, Program Managers and Program Coordinator/Grant Manager to understand program goals and to meet expectations • Contribute to ongoing assessments and analyses to better understand protection risks, to map points of service for survivors of GBV and vulnerable individuals, and to identify support structures • Analyze trends of GBV and develop/adjust program strategies to meet needs • Contribute to program design and the preparation of concept notes and proposals 2. Program Implementation and Capacity Development • Strengthen case management and referral systems • Work with teams to develop appropriate outreach and psychosocial support activities • Lead on Azraq camp start up for safe spaces for men and women. • Work with teams and communities to develop IEC materials and conduct raising awareness activities • Organize and lead trainings in GBV, case management and risk mitigation • Contribute to healthcare trainings to improve clinical response to sexual assault and other forms of GBV • Contribute to information-sharing and data management systems • Compile monthly and quarterly reports, on time and with accurate data • Maintain flexibility to take on added responsibility as and when needed 3. Coordination • Coordinate with local and international NGOs, UN agencies and other stakeholders to ensure holistic support for survivors, including participation in strengthening GBV SOPs and referral pathways • Actively participate in protection working groups and contribute to interagency initiatives • Ensure maximum visibility of the agency amongst the UN and NGO community • Contribute to the positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of the organization’s Code of Conduct 4. Human Resources Management • Assist in the selection, training and support of qualified program staff • Develop support strategies for staff and introduce principles of self care 5. Security • Ensures application and compliance of security protocols and policies • Consider security implications of all program activities, reviewing new initiatives with national staff, partners and community representatives 6. Requirements • Advanced degree in Social Work, Public Health, International Development or other relevant field of study preferred • Three years of field experience, including experience in GBV program management and protection/GBV coordination • Experience in emergencies strongly preferred • Relevant regional experience strongly preferred • Familiarity with standards and guidelines for GBV programming and coordination as well as guidance on protection from SEA • Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs • Ability to exercise sound judgment, to remain flexible to a changing environment, and to make decisions independently • Ability to work well with a cross-cultural team • Strong communication skills, both oral and written 7. Language Skills: • English fluency required • Arabic proficiency preferred 8. Conditions: • Accommodation, food and transportation provided by the organization • Medical Evacuation service and competitive benefits provided by the organization • Further information regarding security available during the interview process • While performing duties of the job, the employee frequently works in precarious and remote places. The employee is usually employed in areas of civil strife, which often result in an unstable security environment. Regularly work in outdoor, extreme weather conditions How to apply: APPLICATION PROCEDURE To officially begin the application process, qualified candidates please go to our career page http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx , noting where you noticed the position you are applying for and complete the online employment application form.

Jul 4, 2013

Jordan: Assistant Finance Controller

Organization: International Rescue Committee Country: Jordan Closing date: 03 Sep 2013 Founded in 1933, The International Rescue Committee (www.Rescue.org) serves refugees and communities victimized by oppression and violent conflict worldwide. The International Rescue Committee is committed to freedom, human dignity and self-reliance. This commitment is expressed in emergency relief, protection of human rights, post conflict programming, resettlement assistance and advocacy. IRC Jordan program is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill the below vacant position: Scope of Work The Assistant Finance Controller assists the Country Office Finance Controller by managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting unit. At the discretion of the Country Director, the Assistant Finance Controller will assume some or all of the Controller responsibilities when the FC is absent. The Position is based in Jordan, Amman with some travel requirements to the IRC Jordan field office in Mafraq. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that the day-to-day accounting operations and financial management functions are performed in accordance with IRC and country office policy and procedures. Specific responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Financial Management • Ensures country office compliance with IRC’s established financial policies and procedures. • Makes recommendations for restructuring the finance section as necessary in order to improve information flow, services and to address workplace issues and concerns. • Ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete records of financial transactions of the country office (main and field offices). • Supervise Budget and Compliance Manager • Assists in developing budgets for donor proposals, reviews donor financial reports, and follows up on timely submission of donor reports. • Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the country’s Operating Budget. • Liaise with program managers on all finance and grant budget management • Perform or supervise the completion of the country internal control audits • Facilitate and coordinate internal/external donor and/or government audits; create an action plan to correct internal control weaknesses • Preparation of monthly management reports (Budget vs Actual reports, unrestricted fund analysis, follow up on spending plan etc) • Along with Senior Finance manager to be responsible for Fiscal Year end process of Jordan CO and submit to Finance Controller for review • Ensure appropriate burn rate on all projects implemented in Jordan. • Assists in the development and preparation of cost allocation processes for overarching costs that comply with donor regulations on allowable costs. • Supervises the posting of transactions to the system ensuring proper controls are enforced and appropriate systems are in place to maintain all required supporting documentation. • Manages country program assest (cash, inventory, NEP) through enforcement of internal control policies and procedures • Production of required monthly and ad-hoc reports. • Developing expertise to control the system, develop new reports and be able to train staff in processing of data. • Identification of procedural or training issues to be addressed to improve the quality of report data • Analysis of actual to budget results to identify problems in accounting or compliance • Supervises/performs all balance sheet account reconciliation’s on a timely basis • Ensures differences or discrepancies are brought to the attention of the Finance Controller and provides recommendations on potential actions to address. • Receive training and act as back-up for senior finance manager and budget manager Human Resource Management • Manage, mentor and facilitate capacity development • Maintain open and professional relations with team members, promoting a strong team spirit and providing oversight and guidance to enable staff to successfully perform • Overall responsibility for staff timesheets, work plans, vacation schedules, and staff training/development activities • Take responsibility for discussing job expectations, performance, and objectives on an informal, quarterly basis with staff and as a part of the annual Performance Review and Planning Process • Adhere to and act in accordance with the IRC Global HR Policies and Procedures • Adhere to and serve as a champion of the IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct Requirements • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce or Finance with a recognized professional certificate in accounting (CPA or equivalent certification would be preferred). • Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience and one (1) year direct supervisory experience. • INGO experience is a plus • Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, PC and financial related software (spreadsheets, accounting packages). • Must be able to function effectively in a team and as an independent contributor in a loosely structured and complex work environment • Interpersonal qualities: Works well in and promotes teamwork, comfortable in a multi-cultural environment, flexible and able to handle pressure with professional grace • Strong ability to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain focus and detail orientation. • Able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English • Spoken Arabic is a plus Housing/Security: The position is based in Amman. Unaccompanied position. Living standards are good and the security situation is calm and stable but this could change. Provision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement package. How to apply: http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r… Similar Jobs: • Jordan: Reporting Officer • Finance – Director of Finance / Financial Controller – Raouché Arjaan by Rotana • Finance – Assistant Director of Finance – Oryx Rotana • Finance – Assistant Director of Finance / Assistant Financial Controller – Oryx Rotana • Finance – Assistant Director of Finance – Park Rotana

Jordan: Monitoring & Evaluation Coordinator-Jordan 13-303

Organization: International Medical Corps Country: Jordan Closing date: 09 Aug 2013 International Medical Corps is a global, humanitarian, nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and relieving suffering through health care training and relief and development programs. Established in 1984 by volunteer doctors and nurses, International Medical Corps is a private, voluntary, nonpolitical, nonsectarian organization. Its mission is to improve the quality of life through health interventions and related activities that build local capacity in underserved communities worldwide. By offering training and health care to local populations and medical and nutrition assistance to people at highest risk, and with the flexibility to respond rapidly to emergency situations, International Medical Corps rehabilitates devastated health care systems and helps bring them back to self-reliance. JOB SUMMARY: This position will manage the monitoring and evaluation department, over see the reporting, ensure the quality of data, provide broader analysis of trends, and ensure that data is readily available in a digestible format for meetings and donor visits. Role & Responsibilities • Lead the development and roll out of M&E systems. Support programme staff to develop monitoring & evaluation plans and tools, and to carry out monitoring and evaluation of project activities. • Design, test, implement and review routine project monitoring and report forms and data flow mechanisms • Work with project staff to ensure good data quality, and oversee the management of data for regular reporting on program process • Ensure project data is readily available and accessible to a variety of audiences • Create and implement evaluation systems and tools to measure program impact and mechanisms for feeding evaluation results to program heads to inform program design • Establish and maintain feedback mechanisms for M&E results with all stakeholders to identify and share lessons learned and best practices, and to strengthen integration between sectors • Design and roll-out initiatives to strengthen IMC’s technical approach to program development, design, monitoring and evaluation including adoption of standardized indicators and benchmarks; M&E plans; PMPs; activity and indicators tracking tools • Conduct training and awareness raising activities for operations and programme staff on M&E priorities and skills • Advise IMC project staff in the planning and monitoring of M&E related expenditures and make recommendations for required human and financial resources • Line Manage staff in the M&E unit, and lead recruitment, induction, performance management and training as required. QUALIFICATIONS • Master’s in Public Health or related graduate degree in relevant subject; • At least 5 years of experience with M&E activities; • Experience in program cycle management including logframe development, reporting and application of evaluation methodologies; • Experience implementing data quality audit tool (DQA); • Competent in quantitative and qualitative approaches and participatory assessment; • Competent in MS Excel, word processing, Power Point and experience using statistical packages such as SPSS, EPI-info, STATA, SAS, etc.; • Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to effectively communicate technical material to both expert and lay audiences; • Strong organizational and time management skills and capacity to coordinate work across multiple departments; • Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills; • Strong command of English required How to apply: APPLICATION PROCEDURE To officially begin the application process, please visit our website at http://careers.internationalmedicalcorps.org/careers.aspx and complete the online employment application form.