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Category: 10+ years

  • SayPro Finance & HR manager Moldova

    Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.

    Handicap International is changing his name and becomes « Humanity & Inclusion ». HI, Humanity & Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation with no religious or political affiliations operating in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

    Since the organisation was first founded in 1982, we have set up development programmes in more than 55 countries and responded to many emergencies. Today we have a budget of around 150 million euros, with 3500 employees worldwide.

    For more information, please visit: www.hi.org

    Description :

    HI has set up a two-country program covering Ukraine and Moldova. Aligning itself with the priorities of the Ukraine Flash Appeal and Regional Refugee Response Plan, HI pillars of interventions are the following:

    • Health: HI aims to improve access to quality physical rehabilitation and mental health and psychosocial services (MHPSS) for conflict-affected vulnerable population. To this extent, HI will deliver health service provision to persons with injuries or disabilities while also strengthening the capacity of existing health structures.
    • Protection: Given the scale of humanitarian and protection needs, HI will intervene at various levels including in communal settings and in the community to ensure that vulnerable conflict-affected populations have access to multi-sectoral services tailored to their needs. This will be based on an analysis of existing services, and on an Identification/Assessment/Referral mechanism, which will allow both access to most vulnerable and excluded populations and referrals to internal and external services tailored to address their needs. In addition, HI aims to foster a disability-inclusive humanitarian response through evidence-based advocacy and capacity building of humanitarian actors and coordination mechanisms. This falls under HI’s Inclusive Humanitarian Action mandate.
    • Armed Violence Reduction: Recent and ongoing attacks dangerously exacerbated Explosive Ordnance (EO) contamination in Ukraine. In light of this, HI will conduct a multi-pronged approach to EO risk education and Conflict Preparedness and Protection (CPP), adaptable to the evolution of the conflict and humanitarian.
    • Basic needs: to respond to the most acute needs for displaced households hosted by the local population or living in collective settings, HI will provide hygiene and non-food item kits, with an approach various modalities of intervention including in-kind and/or cash-based transfers. HI will also deliver multi-purpose cash assistance to vulnerable conflict-affected populations, to enable them to meet their basic needs.
    • Humanitarian-to-humanitarian logistics (ATLAS Logistique): To facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance as close as possible to the most affected populations, HI will propose mutualized storage and transportation services to other humanitarian actors – with a specific focus on “last-mile transportation”.

    In Moldova, HI is currently funded by JOA until the end of September 2022 and awaiting for the signature of a new grant as part of a consortium until November 2023. HI is currently focusing on:

    • Inclusive Humanitarian Action (Disability, Age, Gender, technical support towards stakeholders involved in the response,…)
    • Support to access services (holistic personalized support towards the most vulnerable people to ensure their access to services)
    • MHPSS & Protection

    Your Profile:

    • Masters degree in Finance Management, logistics or Business Administration
    • With 3 years experiences in finance field with increasingly higher levels of responsibility, you have already been in successful in management of teams in the humanitarian sector
    • You have:
      • An experience setting up systems and procedures in new structures.
      • Capacity building skills and know how to develop capacity-building techniques.
      • A proven expertise in financial management and institutional funding

    Condtions:

    At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission. https://hi.org/en/join-the-team

    • 4 month (possible extension) International contract starting ASAP
    • The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation:
      • Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals
      • Pension scheme adapted to the situation of our employees: If you already have a personal pension scheme HI will contribute at the same level of your personal monthly contribution with a maximum of 272.53€/month ; If you do not have a personal pension scheme, we will open a private pension account with your contribution of 272.53€/month and a contribution of HI of the same amount
      • Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution o Repatriation insurance paid by HI
    • Salary from 2800 € gross/month upon experience
    • Perdiem: 550 € net/month – paid in the field
    • Paid leaves: 25 days per year; o unaccompanied
    • Payment for travel costs (air ticket & visa)
    • Housing: Collective taken in charge by HI

    How to apply

    http://www.jobs.net/j/JCVfNaIk?idpartenaire=136

  • SayPro REGIONAL SAFEGUARDING ADVISOR, WEST & CENTRAL AFRICA (FRENCH SPEAKING)

    Location: Burkina Faso, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger, Senegal

    About Mercy Corps

    Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within. Now, and for the future.

    The Program / Department / Team

    Mercy Corps implements a variety of programming throughout West Africa in response to the diverse humanitarian and long-term development needs of the region. Our diverse and expansive portfolio in the region includes ongoing or future programming in Burkina Faso, Central Africa Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Niger, Senegal. Mercy Corps is committed to delivering high quality, high impact programming that reaches communities or individuals in need, wherever they are.

    At Mercy Corps, safeguarding is a holistic term that encompasses our prevention and response around issues involving sexual exploitation and abuse of program participants, sexual harassment in the workplace, trafficking, and child safeguarding. We define safeguarding as our responsibility to ensure team members, operations and programs do not harm those we work with or put vulnerable populations at risk of abuse or exploitation. Safeguarding is a key agency priority and a critical part of our work in the Asia region. Our Global Safeguarding Team is a part of the Mercy Corps’ Ethics and Compliance department and reports to a Senior Director of Safeguarding who reports to the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer (CECO).

    The Position

    The Regional Safeguarding Advisor (RSA) will provide technical guidance and support efforts to prevent, detect, and deter safeguarding issues in Mercy Corps’ West and Central Africa programs and operations and ensure appropriate survivor support mechanisms are in place. The RSA will provide guidance and support to country teams in the region on Mercy Corps’ safeguarding approach and processes, including roll out of Safeguarding Core Standards. The RSA will support the assessment and identification of safeguarding risks to children and adults in affected populations within regional Country programs and support the development and execution of plans to mitigate these risks. They will input into key funding proposals to ensure that safeguarding risks are assessed and key safeguarding activities are appropriately resourced. The RSA will provide regular updates on safeguarding in the region and escalate any safeguarding issues to the Global Safeguarding/Ethics team.This position will work closely with program and human resource teams around systems to vet, monitor, support, advise on and improve the safeguarding systems, capacity and awareness of team members and partners, including sub-recipients, contractors, consultants and other organizations or individuals that act on behalf of, or at the direction of, Mercy Corps. The RSA will work closely with Community Accountability and Reporting Mechanism (CARM) teams to ensure that safeguarding is considered throughout CARM implementation.

    Essential Responsibilities

    TRAINING AND AWARENESS RAISING

    • Work with individuals and teams throughout the region to ensure programs and operations integrate safeguarding prevention measures and standards and respond appropriately to survivors
    • Adapt existing resources and tools (both internal and external) to the regional context
    • Support the creation and adaptation of training content and develop models for delivery, including remote and in person training
    • Support, guide and advise in-country safeguarding support roles (including Safeguarding Focal Points and Champions) with systems, processes and guidance to increase team member awareness and capacity surrounding safeguarding standards and expectations
    • Support in-country safeguarding support roles with systems, processes and guidance to increase partner awareness and capacity surrounding safeguarding standards and expectations including sub-grantees, volunteers, consultants, contractors, money transfer agencies, and daily workers
    • Give technical guidance to CARM and program teams and support work to ensure communities and participants understand their rights and reporting options and build trust around response systems and survivor support
    • In coordination with the Global Safeguarding Team and in-country safeguarding support, give training and informational sessions to leadership in countries or at a regional level as requested or available.

    SYSTEMS, PROCESSES AND TOOLS

    • Support the roll out of the Core Safeguarding Standards throughout the region
    • Support country level strategic planning around safeguarding
    • In coordination with the Global Safeguarding Team give technical guidance and advice to Country Directors and SMTs to identify country specific safeguarding strategies and prioritized activities
    • In coordination with in-country Safeguarding support, give technical guidance and input to country level and program level safeguarding risk assessments and analyses
    • Support country level safeguarding risk mitigation to ensure activities assessed as having high safeguarding risks are actively implementing prevention measures, incl. observational checklists, supervision, training and other measures
    • Proactively and reactively engage with all functions to ensure minimum mitigations measures and good practices are implemented
    • Support the country teams to provide the guidance and tools to support partners in the development of safeguarding capacity and compliance with safeguarding standards
    • Assist and advise program teams to be able to assess partners’ compliance with minimum safeguarding standards
    • Work with Human Resources and program teams in the region to develop safeguarding protocols for onboarding team members, casual workers, day laborers, consultants and volunteers
    • Work with CARM teams and program teams to ensure safeguarding is integrated in CARM systems and communications, including sensitization and consultation with communities
    • Act as a resource to senior management around safeguarding best practice and obligations under Mercy Corps’ and donor’s Safeguarding policies and response mechanisms
    • Collaborate with Monitoring, Learning & Evaluation teams around safeguarding guidelines for MEL activities in the region
    • In coordination with the investigations team, support reflection and adaptation and implementation of corrective actions following case reports when requested

    SURVIVOR RESPONSE AND SUPPORT

    • Support and give technical guidance to safeguarding Focal Points and Champions with regard to their roles as reporting avenues for Safeguarding related issues, concerns or experiences
    • Support country and investigative teams in employing a survivor-centered approach to all reports of safeguarding concerns in alignment with Mercy Corps’ investigative processes
    • Support Focal Points and Champions to ensure adequate resource mapping and processes for survivors to help ensure their safety, security and well-being. In coordination with local PSEA networks identify, map and regularly update local support services available to survivors

    ENGAGEMENT

    • Participate in and represent Mercy Corps at relevant sector groups and coordination mechanisms, including Clusters and PSEA networks and support the coordination of Safeguarding activities across the region
    • Participate in Mercy Corps’ cross-operational Global Safeguarding Task Force with key team members from across the organization
    • Participate in Mercy Corps’ regional working groups or cross-operational groups where safeguarding efforts or the safeguarding team needs representation
    • With support from the Global Safeguarding Team, provide technical support regarding donor requirements on project proposals and design
    • Support countries in establishing synergies, coordination and where possible, working groups between CARM/SG/GDI and GESI focus areas

    Supervisory Responsibility

    No direct supervision but dotted line support of and oversight of in-country safeguarding managers, focal points and champions.

    Accountability

    Reports Directly To: Director, Safeguarding

    Works Directly With: Regional leadership team, West & Central Africa Country leadership, Global Safeguarding Team; CARM Team, Program Teams, Protection Team, Security, HR and PAQ Teams

    Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders

    Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

    Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills

    • Bachelor’s degree required. Masters or equivalent in a field related to Humanitarian or International Development or relevant fields is preferred.
    • At least four years professional experience in development/humanitarian sector, gender based violence and/or safeguarding field; including a deep understanding of safeguarding and survivor-centered principles
    • French fluency required; fluency in additional regional languages desired
    • Excellent oral and written English skills required
    • Deep understanding of and experience with donor, regulatory and sector-wide standards, expectations and best practices regarding safeguarding.
    • Experience in emergencies, fragile states or other complex, high-risk context preferred
    • Experience conducting SEAH/safeguarding investigations preferred
    • Experience designing and delivering safeguarding training to diverse audiences, including partners
    • Ability to work in a fast paced emergency response environment and adapt to the rapidly evolving context as necessary
    • Excellent listening, interpersonal, communication and networking skills in both remote and in-person contexts
    • Analytical, problem solver, with high level of self-awareness and the maturity to deal with constructive feedback
    • Demonstrated experience adapting agency-specific safeguarding content including training, policy, awareness raising and communications tools for use by agency partners.
    • Proficiency with MS Office software required (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

    Success Factors

    The successful candidate is an adaptable, opinionated, fast thinking, experienced leader. They have a thorough understanding of what it takes to deliver high-quality programs in challenging environments, and how to conduct quality management of these programs. They are excellent communicators who can inspire broad and diverse teams towards achieving a shared goal and drive a fast-paced and adaptive program. They are able to create a stimulating working environment encouraging innovation and accountability. They should be able to facilitate complex team dynamics and achieve aims, have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, good organizational skills and the ability to work independently, with a strong commitment to advancing learning in humanitarian response. They should have strong relationship-building skills and commitment to working collaboratively. They have an outstanding ability to design, implement and manage innovative programs that respond to the evolving response needs.

    Living Conditions / Environmental Conditions

    The position may be based in any Mercy Corps West or Central Africa country of registration.

    Ongoing Learning

    In support of our belief that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities we serve, we empower all team members to dedicate 5% of their time to learning activities that further their personal and/or professional growth and development

    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

    Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.

    We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.

    Safeguarding & Ethics

    Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to theInteragency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere toMercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

    How to apply

    Apply here:

  • SayPro Grants Finance Management – US based

    Global Ministries connects The United Methodist Church, its people and congregations to partner with others engaged in God’s global work, which takes place in a variety of settings, countries and cultures. Global Ministries works through missionaries and partners in more than 60 countries around the world. Some of our key programs are in the areas of Disaster Response, Global Health, Hunger & Poverty, Water & Sanitation, Education, Migration, Racial & Ethnic Ministries, Creation Care and Mission, Evangelism & Church Growth.

    Job Summary

    Grants Finance Manager plays an important role in the grants financial management review and programs budget execution in compliance with finance and procurement policies. This position also guides UMCOR’s partners on program accounting policy and procurement compliance. This is a US based position.

    Essential Job Functions

    • Review/approve procurement requests and grant financial reports submitted by UMCOR partners.
    • Work with program leads proactively to clarify policies and proactively train staff/partners in financial policies.
    • Works with the program areas in Global Ministries and UMCOR on policy interpretation, training, implementation, tool design, and coaching.
    • Clear older outstanding grants, in coordination with program leads and Sr. Grants Accountant.
    • Lead the finance portions of Grants Initiation Meetings
    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Education and Experience

    • BA in Accounting or Finance preferred.
    • Five years’ experience in accounting and finance.
    • Preferable two (2) to three (3) years of field experience in managing US and non-US grants.
    • Proficient in Accounting software, MS Office and PowerPoint.
    • Experience working with the United Methodist Church partner is a plus

    Competencies, Job Requirements and Other Specialized Knowledge

    • Provide instruction on the accounting policy, including procurement policy and grant financial reports for program staff and partners.
    • Ensures the accuracy of the partner’s grants financial report.
    • Ensures the partner’s grant financial management and procurement comply with UMCOR grants financial management policy.
    • Working knowledge of GAAP, GAAS and donor regulations.
    • The ability to research, analyze and evaluate information to identify potential solutions to a problem and to select the best option.
    • Provide resources/support to the team by setting up systems and processes to measure results.

    The Ideal Candidate

    Global Ministries workplace supports 95% of remote employees. The candidate must be able set up challenging and productive goals for the team by providing leadership and motivation. Have the ability to recognize problems, gather information, and seek input from others to make timely decisions.

    Work Hours and Conditions

    • FLSA Status: F/T Exempt
    • Location: Remote
    • Hours: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Monday – Friday with flexible start/end time) – Evening and weekend work/meetings as necessary, particularly during peak unit season.
    • May require work outside of standard business hours (to include weekends), particularly during peak unit season.
    • Sedentary office/computer/keyboarding/meeting work for extended periods of time.
    • Travel as required.

    What We Offer and How To Apply

    • Global Ministries offers a competitive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, HSA/FSA, and other health and welfare benefits.
    • Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume, along with a digitally signed employment application through the applicant portal. Applications must highlight competencies against requirements, potential start date and at least three references (2 supervisory references and 1 professional reference).
    • We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible, so don’t wait to apply! We will review applications as they are submitted.

    Global Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No outside Firm/Agency calls.

    How to apply

    Click here to apply – Grants Finance Manager – Remote (paycomonline.net).

  • SayPro ICLA Service Iraq

    Role and responsibilities

    The purpose of the Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) Specialist position is technical development of the specific Core competency, strategic direction and quality assurance, the ICLA strategy and quality control. The ICLA Specialist is responsible for mentoring, train, capacity build staff on ICLA technical capacity.

    The ICLA Specialist is a member of the Country Office (CO) Programme Unit. The NRC Iraq ICLA programme helps at-risk people exercise Housing, Land and Property (HLP) rights and work rights, possess legal identity, including civil documentation to enable people affected by displacement to claim and exercise their rights and to find durable solutions to displacement, and to prevent displacement for those at risk of displacement. The programme provides information on HLP, employment and legal identity rights and works with NRC’s advocacy department to address policy barriers.

    The following is a brief description of the role.

    Generic responsibilities

    • These responsibilities are the same for all ICLA Specialist positions and cannot be modified:
    • Develop ICLA strategy, technical guidance and Macro Log-Frames (MLFAs)
    • Compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
    • Contribute to fundraising and develop and revise funding proposal, budgets and donor reports
    • Identify trends technical standards and donor priorities
    • Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within ICLA, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation
    • Provide technical direction and project implementation support
    • Ensure that key learnings are extracted from ICLA implementation, and incorporate them in Core Competency and staff development processes
    • Provide systematic training and build capacity of technical staff
    • Represent NRC in relevant forums/clusters, including with national authorities and donors
    • Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

    Specific responsibilities

    These responsibilities shall be adapted to the particularities of the job location and context, phase of operation, strategic focus and type of programme intervention. This section shall be revised whenever a new employee is hired or the context changes significantly. The line manager drafts the specific responsibilities and sends them to his/her line manager for approval.

    • Integrated Programming. In collaboration with the HoP, contribute to NRC Iraq’s priorities on Integrated Programming through collaboration and coordination with other Core Competencies, and engagement in cross-cutting initiatives.
    • Safe Programming. Lead the strengthening of ICLA safe programming standards, and support cross-cutting initiatives to improve inclusion, accountability, community engagement, etc.
    • Durable Solutions. In collaboration with the HoP and Durable Solutions Specialist, contribute to the development of relevant programming and advocacy approaches that support durable solutions to displacement.
    • Technical Quality. Lead the harmonising and strengthening of ICLA technical standards and tools including promotion of digital ICLA in the Iraq programme. Conduct annual quality assessment for ICLA based on global CC tools/guidelines.
    • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning. Lead the harmonising and strengthening ICLA monitoring and evaluation tools and systems, in collaboration with the M&E team. Responsible for supporting programme learning throughout the project-cycle.
    • Advocacy. In collaboration with the HoP and PU, contribute to evidence-based advocacy to support NRC Myanmar’s overall objectives.
    • Representation & Coordination. As delegated by the HoP, represent NRC and the ICLA programme in the relevant coordination fora and with external stakeholders.
    • Strategy review. Lead the annual theory of change, micro-log-frame and CC narrative review with relevant programme teams.
    • Regional & Global. In collaboration with the HoP and regional ICLA Advisor, engage with the relevant NRC regional and global initiatives.
    • Fundraising and Donor Engagement. As delegated by the HoP, support fundraising, donor engagement and relevant grant processes.

    Critical interfaces

    By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

    • Programme development: Programme Unit, Area Programme Managers, Project Managers/Coordinators.
    • Proposal development: Grants Unit, Area Programme Managers, Project Managers/Coordinators.
    • Quality control/ support: Area Programme Managers, Project Managers/Coordinators.
    • Capacity development: Area Programme Managers, Project Managers/Coordinators.

    Scale and scope of position

    Staff-Administrative management of ICA Advisor, and technical (dotted-) line management of Area based ICLA Project Managers/Coordinators.

    Stakeholders: Inter-agency Clusters/Working Groups, Donors/embassies, National/Local/International NGOs.

    Budgets: Budget-holder for Country Office ICLA programmes (L2)

    Information: GORS, Webcruiter, Intranet

    Legal compliance: Donor compliance,

    Competencies

    Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following three categories:

    Professional competencies

    These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

    Generic professional competencies for this position:

    • Minimum 4 years of experience within technical expertise area in a humanitarian/ recovery context
    • Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
    • Core competency expertise
    • Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
    • Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
    • Fluency in English, both written and verbal
    • Valid driver’s license

    Context/specific skills, knowledge and experience:

    • Knowledge of the context in Iraq
    • Experience of advocacy work
    • Experience of technical legal advocacy.
    • Experience of implementing HLP and CBDR programming

    Behavioural competencies

    These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, the following are essential for this position:

    • Handling insecure environments
    • Strategic thinking
    • Empowering and building trust
    • Influencing
    • Initiate action and change
    • Analysing

    Performance Management

    The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

    • The Job Description
    • The Work and Development Plan
    • The NRC Competency Framework

    What We Can Offer:

    • Contract period: 12 months (Fixed Term)
    • Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions
    • Duty station: Erbil, Iraq
    • Travel: 40% Travel to Area Offices

    How to apply

    Please apply via this link

  • SayPro Grants Management-Iraq

    Role and responsibilities

    The purpose of the Grants Manager position is to provide essential grant management support to country program in delivering quality programmes in line with the NRC CO strategy and Plan of Action.

    The following is a brief description of the role.

    • Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures and consideration of NRC global and regional strategies when executing functions related to this role
    • Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines, including filing of grant documents (including through the grants database – forthcoming)
    • Coordinate the development of donor applications and reports, as well as ensuring donor compliance and quality control
    • Be updated on donor priorities, trends (such as interest in cash-based interventions) and track and share relevant calls for proposals
    • Document, analyze, and share learning from proposal and reporting process, and compliance with donor rules and regulations
    • Contribute to continuously improving internal grant management systems
    • Represent with relevant partners and donors as delegated

    Specific responsibilities

    Proposal Development:

    • Responsible for developing/and or reviewing grants proposals in collaboration with Technical Program Advisers. Including:

      • Analyzing requests for proposals be updated on donor priorities and track and share relevant calls for proposals.
      • Organizing and managing the use of timelines, templates and guidelines for proposals
      • Writing or compiling and managing review of proposals
      • Packaging proposals for submission.

    • Create an evaluation tool to benchmark the quality of proposals and reports, guide future processes, and identify areas for improvement, including current Grants Tracker and donor logbook.

    • Support to implement country office fundraising strategy.

    Program Reporting and donor relations:

    • Create a template for internal monthly/quarterly reporting by the Project Management Unit to other units within NRC Iraq
    • Manages the process of compiling reports (donors and internal reports) in close collaboration with Sector Specialists, Programme and M&E teams, and Finance to ensure accurate, transparent and timely delivery of narrative and financial documents.
    • Coordinate and seek input on generic concept notes, briefing notes, SITREPS and programme factsheets to be used in donor meetings and visits.
    • Attend donor meetings, upon request by the Head of Programme Support Unit
    • Support donor audits.

    Grants Management and Monitoring:

    • Grants Management Cycle. Responsible for overseeing and ensuring efficiency, quality and smooth running of the entire grants cycle management, harmonising approaches and ensuring adequate feedback is provided for the continued development of grants function
    • Working with the HoPS in managing grants, including (re-) allocation and delegation of grants between technical sectors & area offices, and reports to donors and project archive
    • Coordinate with the Regional Office on all Country Office Grants
    • Establish and improve systems and tools in line with Programme Cycle Management (PCM). Create tools to simplify the processes of proposals and reporting.
    • Deliver Project Cycle Management (PCM) trainings and support the use of the NRC PCM framework.
    • Accountable for compliance in relation to grant management and project cycle management processes. Including providing an internal help-desk on donor related issues and deliver trainings on donor rules and regulations, as well as proposal and report writing.
    • Develop and maintain overview of all grants, donor requirements, rules and regulations, and internal and external deadlines, including filing of grant documents (using the grants database – forthcoming)
    • Oversee and review the signature of grants agreements including those for implementing partners.

    Critical interfaces

    By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are: Examples

    • Project planning: Technical Specialists, Finance, M&E, Head of Programme, Head of Program Support Unit, Head of Support, Area Offices, Country Director
    • Implementation: Area Manager, Project Managers, M&E Manager, Head of Operations
    • General Donors, local NGOs, governmental bodies, others as delegated. Donor compliance
    • Grant Managers/Coordinators in other COs
    • Institutional Partnership Advisers

    Competencies

    Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

    Professional competencies

    These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective prformance.

    Generic professional competencies for this position:

    • Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in programme development, management, fundraising and design in the humanitarian sector, preferably with refugee/IDP-related emergencies;
    • Relevant experience from the project management in the humanitarian sector
    • Experience from working with humanitarian and development donors
    • Good understanding of donor rules and regulations
    • Skills and experience in report and proposal writing
    • Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills
    • Strong analytical skills (data and financial)
    • Ability to mediate in high-stress scenarios with competing interest
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
    • Above average computer skills

    Context related skills, knowledge and experience (shall be adapted to the specific position):

    • Knowledge of the context in Iraq/ the Middle East preferable
    • Knowledge of Arabic considered an asset
    • Post Graduate Degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, Finance and Accounting;
    • Previous experience in the compilation of donor proposals and reports;
    • Strong analytical skills (data and financial);
    • Knowledge of donor rules and regulations;
    • Knowledge of the political situation in Iraq
    • Proficiency in the use of Word and Excel;
    • Fluency in English, both written and verbal;
    • Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills
    • Ability to mediate in high-stress scenarios with competing interest

    Behavioral competencies

    These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

    • Planning and delivering results
    • Managing resources to optimize results
    • Influencing
    • Handling insecure environments
    • Initiating action and change
    • Empowering and building trust

    Performance Management

    The employee will be accountable for the responsibilities and the competencies, in accordance with the NRC Performance Management Manual. The following documents will be used for performance reviews:

    • The Job Description
    • The individual Work- and Professional Development Plan
    • The Competency Framework

    What we can Offer

    • Contract period: 12 months (Fixed Term)
    • Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions
    • Duty station: Erbil, Iraq
    • Travel: 30% Travel to Area Offices

    How to apply

    Please apply via this link

  • SayPro Human Resources Management (maternity leave cover)

    Background Information – Job-specific

    UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.

    New York Service Cluster (NYSC) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management

    Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners’ programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.

    Under the direct supervision of the SDC Human Resources Specialist, the Human Resources Officer delivers high-quality and consistent delivery of effective HR services (recruitment, contract and performance management of talent) to the client office, ensuring full compliance with UN rules and regulations, UNOPS policies and procedures and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management. Under the guidance, the HR Officer provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues in a collaborative, client-oriented manner.

    Functional Responsibilities:

    • Support to policy development and implementation
    • Advisory Services
    • Talent Acquisition and Administration
    • Team Management
    • Knowledge Building and Knowledge Sharing

    1. Support to policy development and implementation

    • Contribute to HR policy development and corporate HR initiatives by compiling and maintaining data on trends, risks and opportunities and sharing local HR best practices.
    • Provide technical or administrative services in support of HR initiatives for attainment of business objectives in line with the corporate HR strategy.
    • Generate strategic and operational workforce data for planning, including related statistical summaries and movements of UNOPS personnel within the relevant business unit/s.
    • Communicate HR policy changes and new HR initiatives to management and personnel, providing guidance as needed.

    2. Advisory Services

    • Provide guidance on HR related systems and processes including but not limited to Recruitment, Contracts, Position Management, Benefits and Entitlements consistent with UNOPS rules and procedures.
    • Provide advice and answers to personnel on routine cases for HR services such as the performance appraisal process, learning & development activities, contracts, benefits, entitlements and remuneration and career development.
    • Assist to provide guidance as needed on sensitive matters including grievances, potential violations in code of conduct, harassment, abuse, workplace disputes, performance improvement plans, complex employee relations matters, etc.
    • Encourage line management responsibility for implementation of HR policies and effective team management, encouraging dialogue and two-way constructive feedback.
    • Collaborate with leadership to support institutional gender and diversity initiatives, providing education and advice on issues related to equity, compliance, inclusion, and diversity.

    3. Talent Acquisition and Administration

    • Implement talent acquisition activities in line with UNOPS policies and processes covering Recruitment, Onboarding, Performance Management, Learning and Development, Change Management, Salary and Benefit administration, Contract Administration, Succession Planning and Out-processing.
    • Administer contracts, entitlements, loans, exchanges, and secondments. Inform and advise UNOPS personnel, consultants, partners and project personnel on their conditions of service and entitlements according to their contract modality, expediting actions to facilitate their efficient, timely, and client-focused onboarding.
    • Support recruitment processes ensuring best practices are used for effective and efficient talent acquisition in line with UNOPS policy. Utilize and maintain recruitment plans, tools and policy guidance to efficiently and effectively recruit and retain a diverse workforce to meet the needs of the business objectives. Maintain personnel rosters.
    • Provide technical inputs into, and organize straightforward components of, regional and national personnel realignment exercises, including job fairs, to ensure timely competency elaboration, sourcing, selection, placement of required talent and transitions as well as due process.
    • Identify key talent areas and provide elements of coherent, well-developed plans for obtaining, developing, and managing critical talent. Utilize recruitment plans, tools and policy guidance to efficiently and effectively recruit and retain a diverse workforce to meet the needs of the business objectives.
    • Liaise with UNOPS’ HR related groups on personnel administration matters. Guide business units in engagement and work enrichment initiatives and development of annual training plans.

    4. Team Management

    • Support efficient planning of the HR unit, including drafting annual recruitment plans, implementing designated projects in line with the corporate HR strategy, overseeing personnel file systems as well as provision of related statistical summaries and tracking movements of UNOPS personnel within relevant business unit/s.

    5. Knowledge building and knowledge sharing

    • Organize, facilitate and/or deliver training and learning initiatives for personnel and other personnel on HR-related topics.
    • Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice by synthesizing of lessons learnt and dissemination of best practices in human resources.
    • Substantively contribute to the planning and development of the HR components of the office annual report.
    • Collect feedback, ideas, and internal knowledge about processes and best practices and put to use productively.

    Education/Experience/Language requirements

    *FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY*

    Education:

    • Advanced University degree (Master’s or equivalent) preferably in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Social or Behavioral Sciences.
    • Or a First University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in or related fields combined with 2 years of relevant experience.

    Experience required:

    • A minimum of one year of experience in professional-level recruitment and/or HR generalist services in an international, public or corporate organization.
    • A first-level university degree in combination with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the education requirements outlined above.
    • Proficiency in the usage of computers and office software packages (Google suite, MS Office)
    • Experience desirable: The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply
    • Some experience in UN system organizations preferably in a developing country is desirable.
    • Experience in UNOPS is desirable

    Language:

    • Fluency in English is required.
    • Working knowledge of another, official UN language is desirable

    Others

    • The incumbent is required to be able to perform the functions during New York working hours (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EDT Monday through Friday)
    • The selected candidate will have to have access to an internet connection and a computer from the home-based location.

    How to apply

    To apply follow this link: https://jobs.unops.org/Pages/ViewVacancy/VADetails.aspx?id=24558