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SayPro Call for Application: Human Centred Design Experts and Coaches to Lead HCD Processes among youth development partners in Kampala and Arua Districts
Aga Khan Foundation The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private, non-denominational development agencies that share a mission to improve the living conditions and opportunities of marginalized communities in target countries across Africa and Asia. AKF was established by His Highness the Aga Khan in Switzerland in 1967 and began working in East Africa in 1974. In Uganda, AKF operates a multi-sectoral portfolio that includes programming in Education, Economic Inclusion, Civil Society, Health, and Early Childhood Development predominantly in the Central and West Nile Regions. AKF is committed to ensuring that girls and boys, women and men, are equipped with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to help them interact effectively with the world and be contributing members of a pluralistic society. Background Schools2030 is a new globally informed, locally rooted 10-year longitudinal action research and learning improvement programme that searches for and supports positive deviance about ‘what works’ in equipping learners in marginalized contexts with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values needed to become contributing members of society. The project will enable teachers and school stakeholders to co-design, implement, and measure new school-level solutions to identify what works to improve students’ learning outcomes. Schools2030 will track the relationship between the school-level, gender responsive solutions and the holistic learning progression of boys and girls and young women and men in three cohorts (ages 5, 10 and 15 years old) from 2020 to 2030. Background to the consultancy The successful agency or individual design coach will specifically work with a team 3 Youth Development partners to provide mentorship and technical support to design and implement context driven solutions addressing ICT, Entrepreneurship and Self Efficacy as core skills. The Design coaches will partake at least 3 design teams composed of 10 diverse participants who will undertake an HCD process to explore and identify the challenges to be solved based on the everyday lived realities. Based on these processes, the Design coach will prototype new or existing solutions to support the Youth Development partners implement impactful and scalable solutions in their diverse contexts. It is NOT expected for all solutions to be successful, but it is anticipated that, by the end of the process, these teams will jointly have developed approximately four to five awesome products to be further tested and incubated across other partners. The solutions designed are intended to, Promote literacy and numeracy among out of school youth. Support out of School youth advance their employability skills and access to decent work. Support Out of school youth attain self-efficacy, confidence and improve their state of mental health and emotional well-being. Support 3 diverse teams of young people create a community of practice that will provide financial and technical resilience to market dynamics. AKF is looking for a firm/companies with the following skills: Familiarity with inclusive social protection and jobs programs/policies. Excellent knowledge of qualitative methods in conducting informative and practical mentorship with a touch of life skill and financial literacy. Proven experience designing and implementing apprenticeship programs. Experience supporting programs with out of school youth Experience supporting programs using coaching as a growth model. Scope of Work The team of digital innovators will be expected to: Review existing non formal education needs assessment reports and all other relevant documentation related to Kampala and Arua earlier conducted by Schools2030 and other likeminded agencies Propose digital innovations that are at development stage or have already been tested and proven to be effective for promoting non-formal education and safeguarding in poor urban communities of Arua and Kampala. Work as design coaches supporting design Teams design to: facilitate face-to-face workshops and beneficiary boot camps Providing on-going support (Both in the field based and remotely) Recognizing it is NOT expected for all solutions to be successful (given it is the nature of these processes) critical to this will be supporting these teams to embrace learning from ‘failure’, funnel solutions, and effectively collaborate across communities to distil approximately three to five high impact digital non formal education and community AGFY led solutions. Support HCD teams to co-design the ‘incubation strategy’ to enable the high potential solutions to be further tested across communities in Kampala and Arua (Such solutions should also encourage use of data free or a combination of online and offline gadgets and Apps) Lead introductory trainings for use of the successful solutions to support team members to develop knowledge, understanding and skills of adapting the innovations. Support documentation of the key learning trajectories Expected Qualifications and Experience Demonstrated examples of delivering non formal innovations in low-resource settings that have enabled design teams to collaborate and design high potential solutions for social change Ability to deliver innovations in contexts with a high linguistic diversity Prior experience working without of school youth from marginalized on similar non formal education issues A demonstrated legacy of working for positive social change Some understanding of HCD processes or coaching as a growth Model will be an added advantage Experience of supporting Gender Equity interventions. Commitment to respect safeguarding of vulnerable populations including children, women, the elderly, and people living with disabilities. Criteria for selection All submissions will be assessed on the following criteria Technical proposal 40% Technical experience 30% Value for Money 30% How to apply Interested Innovators will be required to: Develop a technical proposal (not more than six pages) clearly demonstrating how you intend to deliver this assignment Consider applying for all IV challenges at least a minimum of two challenges CV of all key proposed team members (max. 2 pages) Include three references from similar assignments previously undertaken Please e-mail all required documents with ‘Social Impact innovations for non-formal education and among out of school youth’ in the subject line to akf.uganda@akdn.org. Submissions must be received by AKF no later than midday on 7th October 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. AKF is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is Committed to Safeguarding and Promoting the Welfare of Children and Vulnerable Adults and Expects all Staff and Partners to Share this Commitment. The Aga Khan Foundation is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org)SayPro USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program
Fellowships for Graduate Studies The Payne Fellowship Program awards up to fifteen fellowships valued at up to $52,000 annually for a two-year program. The award includes up to $24,000 per year toward tuition and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master’s degree at a U.S. institution; a $18,000 stipend for each academic year for room, board, books and other education-related expenses; and up to $10,000 per year in stipend, housing, transportation, and related expenses for summer placements (see below). At the conclusion of two years of study, the Payne Fellow is expected to obtain a degree in international development or another area of relevance to the work of the USAID Foreign Service at a U.S. graduate or professional school approved by the Payne Program. Fellows who successfully complete the Payne Program and USAID Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as Foreign Service Officers with the U.S. Agency for International Development. Orientation New Payne Fellows will participate in an orientation at Howard University in May, shortly after their selection. The purposes of this orientation are to familiarize the Fellows with all aspects of the fellowship and to enhance their understanding of, and skills for, international development careers. Two Summer Placements Payne Fellows will participate in two internships. The first, an internship working on international issues in Washington, DC, will occur in the summer after being selected and before the first year of graduate study. The second will be an overseas internship in a USAID Mission that takes place during the summer between the first and second years of graduate study. The program will provide stipends, housing, and transportation. Mentoring Each Fellow will receive mentoring throughout the duration of the fellowship as well as during his/her early employment at USAID. Curriculum Fellows must obtain graduate degrees in international affairs or a related subject such as development, economics, history, political science, public administration, communications, public policy, business administration foreign languages, agriculture, environmental sciences, or urban planning at a graduate or professional school approved by the Payne Program. Studies in law do not satisfy this requirement. Applicants apply to two-year graduate programs at U.S. universities simultaneously with their application to the Payne Program. Employment/Contractual Obligations Fellows who successfully complete the Payne Program and USAID Foreign Service entry requirements will receive appointments as USAID Foreign Service Officers. Each Payne Fellow who obtains a master’s degree is committed to a minimum of five years of service as a USAID Foreign Service Officer. Candidates who do not successfully complete the Payne Program and the subsequent five year service obligation may be subject to a reimbursement obligation. How to apply Eligibility Requirements Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants must be seeking admission to enter graduate school in the fall of 2023 for a two-year program at a U.S. university. They can be in the senior year of their undergraduate studies, graduating by June 2023, or they can be college graduates. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale at the time of application. Note: Applicants are not required to be Howard University students or applying to Howard for graduate school. Online Application A completed online application includes the following: Background Information (e.g., name, contact information, international travel). A personal statement (in 600 words or less) that discusses the applicant’s reasons for applying, interest in foreign affairs, commitment to pursue a USAID Foreign Service career and any relevant experience or information. A statement (in 400 words or less) from the applicant that discusses his/her need for financial assistance to attend graduate school, including an explanation of: The financial assistance received during undergraduate studies Overall education-related debt Ability/plans to pay for graduate school independently Two letters of recommendation: One from a faculty member who is well acquainted with the individual. If you graduated with your post-secondary degree more than two years ago, you can provide a letter from a professional acquaintance in lieu of a faculty member from your program. One from a community leader or other individual who can comment on the applicant’s non-academic accomplishments and his/her potential to serve as a USAID Foreign Service Officer. Note: In the online application, applicants will identify recommenders, who will be contacted by the program and asked to submit letters electronically. Below is a copy of the recommendation letter for your reference only. Sample recommendation form (PDF format) Proof of U.S. citizenship with a copy of: (choose one) Birth certificate Certificate of U.S. citizenship U.S. passport (Note: This should be uploaded in easy to read PDF format. Applicants are required to bring originals to the interview, if selected as a finalist.) Student Aid Report (SAR) generated from the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. If an applicant received financial aid during the most recent academic year, she/he is required to submit the SAR form. If an applicant did not receive financial aid during the most recent academic year, she/he must complete the FAFSA to generate a SAR for the 2021-2022 or the 2022-2023 academic year. Note: Applicants will upload this into the application using PDF format. Official Financial Aid Statement from your senior year, if you received financial aid. Note: Applicants will upload this into the application using PDF format. If you did not receive financial aid, you do not have to submit this. Official Transcripts from ALL colleges and universities the applicant has attended for credit. Please use a school-generated transcript. An official transcript is best; a student copy is acceptable if it is in the format of an official transcript. (If selected for an interview, you will have to bring an official transcript, in a sealed envelope, to the interview.) Note: Applicants will upload this into the application using PDF format. Link: https://www.paynefellows.org/graduate-fellowship-program/eligibility-requirements/SayPro ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHANGE LEAD – GENDER
JOB DETAILS LOCATION: Global South preferred (any location where Oxfam has an office and is able to establish a contract of employment) CONTRACT TYPE: 4 years INTERNAL JOB GRADE: C2 DEPARTMENT and TEAM: Strategy and Feminist Futures | Gender Justice SALARY: in line with Oxfam values & according to location HOURS (FTE): full-time (hours subject to location) FLEXIBLE WORKING We believe flexible working is key to building the Secretariat of the future, so we are open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. This would also be dependent on the country in which you would be based in. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION We are committed to ensuring diversity, equity, inclusion, and representation within our organization. We believe in equality of opportunity regardless of race or racial group [including colour, nationality, ethnicity, national origins], religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, and paternity. **DEPARTMENT PURPOSE:**The Strategy and Feminist Futures department is responsible for the integrity and coherence of Oxfam’s global strategic objectives, approaches and transformative choices into the future. It works to ensure that gender justice and a feminist lens are central to driving Oxfam’s vision, values and identity, both internally and externally. The Department positions the confederation as an inter-dependent and locally rooted network that is grounded in a feminist approach; and contributes thematic expertise, global outlook and feminist thought leadership with a focus on creating synergies between global and organizational strategy, governance, and confederation development. TEAM PURPOSE: The SFF Gender Justice team drives Oxfam’s commitment to applying a feminist and intersectional lens to all analysis (research and knowledge), action (programs, influencing, communication, operations) and interaction (communication, relationships and decision making) in the delivery of the Oxfam Global Strategic Framework (2020-2030) and of agreed confederation-wide and OI Secretariat (internal and external) priorities. To build synergies in feminist approaches across all aspects of Oxfam’s work, the Team closely collaborates with other Gender Justice colleagues at the OI Secretariat and seeks to leverage gender justice capacity and expertise across the global Oxfam confederation. JOB PURPOSE: To scale for impact and expertise on gender justice, women’s rights, intersectional approaches – supporting anti-racism, decolonial models and LGBTQIA+ inclusion – in Oxfam as a diversified network, as per the commitments in the Oxfam Global Strategic Framework and the confederation’s Feminist Principles. ROLE REPORTS TO: Gender Justice Director ROLES REPORTING TO THIS POST: n/a BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY : As assigned by the Gender Justice Director KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The person holding this role will bring both a solid feminist, intersectional track record, and preferably international exposure, to: Support and coordinate Oxfam’s Gender Justice communities of practice especially in country and regional offices including by collating trends, plans and lessons from regional and country Gender Justice plans. In collaboration with regional Gender Justice leads, support the development of regional plans to reinforce gender justice voice and impact and ensure exchanges with Gender Justice leads of national Oxfam affiliates to advance the confederation’s strategic commitments to global balance and to being feminist in everything we do. Coordinate with and offer thematic and organisational development advice to confederation-wide work on Gender Justice and feminist principles, engaging with teams working on Safeguarding, Organisational Culture and Diversity and Inclusion. Offer thematic and network development advice to enhance organisation-wide capacities and synergies between Gender Justice, feminist principles and commitments to racial equity, decolonisation and LGBTQIA+ rights. Document, capture and share confederation learnings around Gender Justice and maintain effective online knowledge management systems that facilitate multistakeholder collaboration. Contribute to work across the 4 Strategy & Feminist Futures Department areas of focus (strategy, governance, gender justice/ feminist futures and confederation development) by providing input to the Department’s planning, reporting and ongoing collaborations, and to other relevant OI Secretariat initiatives. EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL In-depth expertise on gender justice and intersectional feminist approaches High level of self-awareness and reflection, with commitment to continuous development and learning Expertise on organizational/ network development, and knowledge management from an intersectional feminist perspective with experience in confederation structures, distributed models or other complex organizations Ability to engage with, advise and influence diverse stakeholders, including at senior level Autonomous in identifying trends and good practices, in recommending plans and actions and in anticipating/ managing risks and opportunities Ability to assimilate and process complex information, and to build collective ownership on workable solutions to complex challenge Leadership and Management: Experience in designing, implementing, and measuring the effectiveness of organizational and network development strategies and plans Effective collaboration and negotiating skills and a participatory and empowering leadership style, with the ability to operate in a complex and continuously evolving multi-stakeholder network environment Ability to deliver results with demonstrated organisational and project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects to deadlines Excellent interpersonal and people skills with the ability to lead, motivate and capacitate others Communication Strong analytical skills and ability to summarize and present complex concepts and information for different audiences Excellent communicator and influencer, capable of demonstrating credibility and gravitas Ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of people, both internally and externally and at many levels, with credibility, tact and diplomacy Fluent spoken and written English DESIRABLE Spoken and written French and/ or Spanish - highly desirable How to apply Click on the link below on how to Apply https://recruitment.oxfam.org/VacancyDetails.aspx?FromSearch=True&MenuID=6Dqy3cKIDOg=&VacancyID=788SayPro Project Manager at SA Taxi Development Finance
About the position In Line with SA Taxis commitments to diversifying its workforce prefernce will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply. Main Purpose To ensure the successful delivery of projects and programmes in line with time, cost and scope.To ensure the delivery of both internal and external customer facing programmes, including the introduction of new products and services. Accountabilities Maintain effective relationships with Project Sponsors and stakeholdersManage issues, risks and action logsDevelop, manage and maintain project plansManage project teams through successful matrix managementManage diverse project teams across multiple organisationsEnsure the successful delivery of programmes and projects, reporting activity and progress against planManage quality of project deliverablesProvide support, guidance and share good practice within the team and across the businessManage project start-up and initiation activitiesBuild and maintain effective project teamsCo-ordinate facilitation and conflict resolutionEngage with the business to understand all factors that influence project delivery and team effectivenessReport on project and its progressManage scope and change controlManage external suppliersManage the relationship between project, stakeholders and key business areasCo-ordinate programme and project activities across SA Taxi and associated business partnersManage project closure through to implementation review and handover to business as usualSkills/Experience Required Bachelor's degree or NQF equivalentProfessional Project Management qualification e.g. Prince 2 Practitioner or PMIMSP Practitioner desirableDemonstrate experience in managing projects with budgets in excess of R1mDemonstrate experience of managing projects throughout the entire delivery lifecycleExperience in managing Senior stakeholders, 3rd Party Suppliers/Partners and internal diverse teamsDemonstrate experience in delivery of Management Information Systems projects3-5 years' experience in Financial services / Insurance / BankingCompetencies Required Leadership and influencing abilitiesAnalysis skillsAdaptableInnovative & creativeStrategic thinkerStandards drivenEffective time managementCommercial awarenessExcellent written and oral communication skillsResult orientedDetail orientedTeam playerPlanning and organisational abilitiesResilience<img src="https://recruiter.careerjunction.co.za//_service/p/RecruiterSiteTypePlugin_1_0/recruiter/logpixeltrackingjobview?id=d009e822-34e8-11ed-98e1-0293ef58f05a"> Desired Skills: Project Management Prince2 Practitioner Project Delivery Analysis skills Desired Work Experience: 2 to 5 years Financial Advisory & Consulting Service 2 to 5 years IT Project Administration / Management Desired Qualification Level & Accreditations: Degree Project Management Institute About The Employer: SA Taxi is an independently owned commercial business. It is part of the Transaction Capital group of companies which listed on the JSE in June 2012. SA Taxi was founded in 1996 and now has more than 1252 employees. It is based in Midrand in Gauteng, but has a national customer base. We focus exclusively on building entrepreneurs through the medium of the taxi industry. Of the estimated 250 000 taxis on the roads in South Africa, SA Taxi finances 31 543. Employer & Job Benefits: Pension Fund Medical Aid