InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with nearly 190 members working in every developing country. Members are large and small, faith-based and secular, with a focus on the world’s most poor and vulnerable populations. The U.S. public, foundations and governments support the work of our members who collectively invest and manage over $18 billion a year. InterAction’s own funds come from dues and generous grants from others, such as foundations, corporations and governments. Using its collective voice, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions as wide range of foreign assistance, relief, development, environmental and other issues that advance human dignity.

About the Position

Position Title:

Vice President, Humanitarian Policy and Practice

Position Type:

Full-time, long term

Location:

Washington, DC

Travel:

10%-20% (Domestic & International)

Reporting to:

President

The Vice President of Humanitarian Policy and Practice leads InterAction’s efforts to assist the humanitarian community, including InterAction members, UN agencies, and the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, to address the needs of vulnerable populations. With the CEO, President and other InterAction Vice Presidents, as a member of InterAction’s senior management s/he supports and advances the organization’s espoused values, mission, and long-term goals as approved by the Board of Directors. The Vice President provides strategic direction for the Humanitarian Policy and Practice Team, represents InterAction and our members, and brings expertise in relevant technical areas as well as in the organization’s fundraising and organizational and financial management.

Primary Relationships Reporting to the President, the Vice President of Humanitarian Policy and Practice is a member of InterAction’s Executive Team and works closely with the other InterAction Vice Presidents and the Executive Office in leading InterAction. S/he collaborates with management in charting the direction of the organization, assuring its accountability to all constituencies and ensuring its effective operation. S/he leads the Humanitarian Policy and Practice team and all of its activities, including fundraising, management, and program development in the areas of practice, policy, protection, and security. Externally, this position liaises with InterAction members, U.S. government representatives, U.N. agencies and other humanitarian actors.

Key Responsibilities

The Vice President of Humanitarian Policy and Practice is a leadership position for an individual committed to improving humanitarian effectiveness through collaboration and partnerships. Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Provides overall vision and leadership for the Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP) Team.
• Engages the senior humanitarian leadership of InterAction members in shaping and advancing the community’s strategic goals, programs, and advocacy efforts. With the InterAction CEO and the InterAction President, leads the development of community-wide policy on matters of particular sensitivity, such as the humanitarian impact of counter-terror measures and civil-military relations.
• Represents InterAction at principals level with key policy makers and stakeholders in the U.S. and internationally, with particular focus on USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance, the State Department Bureau of Population Refugees and Migration, the Inter-Agency Standing Committee and overseas NGO humanitarian response consortia, including ICVA, SCHR, and VOICE.
• Supervises and provides support and guidance to the directors of the practice, policy, protection, and security sub-units of HPP.
• Provides strategic direction for the areas of work of the HPP Team and secures funding for these efforts. Builds relationships with government and private donors. Ensures proper programmatic and fiscal management of all grants and cooperative agreements received by InterAction for implementation by the HPP Team.
• Serves as the leading in-house analyst of humanitarian issues for InterAction, and provides interviews and briefings on humanitarian matters to the membership, media, think tanks, universities, and other external constituencies as requested.
• Serves as a member of InterAction’s Executive Team and works closely with the other InterAction Vice Presidents and the Executive Office in leading InterAction.
• Works with the CEO and the President on a range of initiatives and supports the team’s engagement with the Board of Directors.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years professional experience in humanitarian action both at the operational and policy level, including direct experience in humanitarian response as an NGO, government or international organization official.
• Previous experience and track record in of convening and mobilizing key humanitarian actors and building consensus among them to advance or advocate on humanitarian issues
• Must be fluent with NGO issues and concerns in the humanitarian sector and adept at coalition politics.
• Proven experience in cultivating external relationships in the humanitarian sector, with polished representational skills.
• Direct experience and success in fundraising and resource generation.
• A broad range of existing contacts and relationships with various global stakeholders in the humanitarian sector.
• A dynamic ability to communicate/advocate to high-level audiences, including superior public speaking and written communication skills.
• Solid management track record, including experience in personnel and budget management with a preference to a nurturing management style that will work well with highly skilled and independent talent.
• Fluency in one or more languages a plus.

Physical Requirements There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary & Benefits InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

To Apply

Please submit your cover letter, resume and salary requirements at https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=interacti1#

Cover letter and resume must address the above listed requirements directly. Position will remain open until filled but applications received before February 5 are preferred. Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time. No phone calls please.

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:
GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

PROJECT SUMMARY:
USAID’s Initiative to Strengthen Local Administrations (ISLA) Project is a 5-year, $62 million program which aims to improve provincial governance in the areas of fiscal and development planning, representation of citizens, and enhanced delivery of public services. USAID’s ISLA Program will strengthen subnational systems of planning, operations, communication, representation, and citizen engagement.

The core problems to be addressed are poor integration of provincial priorities into the national plan and budget, and weakened flows of information. The program will work within the existing system to improve its functionality. This will be done by fostering a combination of top-down and bottom-up consultative processes between central and provincial levels to formulate plans and budgets that align with local community service delivery priorities and with national developmental priorities and available resources.

USAID ISLA Project comprises four components:

1. Provincial Planning: ISLA will strengthen the capacity of provincial actors and administrative offices to strategically plan and coordinate. Improved center-province-center communication and collaboration will strengthen linkages between the central and provincial levels for planning, budgeting, and service delivery.

2. Sub-National Institution Building: The project will strengthen the foundations of provincial entities and the Independent Directorate of Local Governance (IDLG) through targeted capacity building efforts focused on institutionalizing systems and administrative processes and strengthening the enabling environment.

3. Inclusive Advocacy: The project will improve the ability of provincial actors to represent citizen interests in planning and service delivery, and advocate to their central level counterparts for the inclusion of provincial priorities in national plans and budgets.

4. Public Engagement: ISLA will improve the ability of provincial authorities to reach out to citizens and inform them of government decisions, actions and general information while soliciting feedback to understand citizen priorities and needs.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Gender Manager will manage and implement all gender activities for the USAID-funded Initiative to Strengthen Local Administration. The Manager, based in Kabul, Afghanistan, will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for assigned activities. She will report to the Deputy Chief of Party-ISLA and the President of GRI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all gender equity and women’s empowerment activities for the ISLA program
• Manage gender awareness training and capacity building for program staff and counterparts
• Oversee institutional development (including policy development, strategic planning, and budgeting) for program counterparts as relates to gender equity issues
• Develop a constructive working relationship with ISLA staff and provide regular advice to ISLA staff regarding gender issues
• Manage and support international gender STTAs
• Oversee production of consultant reports and other assigned project deliverables
• Ensure gender activities follow the gender strategy and achieve targets
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI
• Travel to provinces, as security allows, to ensure successful delivery of program results
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Party and GRI President

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA required; MA strongly preferred
• Ten (10) years experience promoting women’s rights, equity, or access to justice; 15 years preferred
• Experience training government officials on gender awareness and equality issues
• Experience developing high-level curriculum and training materials, utilizing adult education and behavior change methodologies
• Experience with Afghanistan’s provincial planning and budgeting process
• Fluency in English and Dari required; Pashto is strongly preferred
• Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred
• Excellent management and administrative skills
• The ability to think creatively and be proactive in program management
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Self-motivated and well organized
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments

To apply, please visit GRI’s jobs board at https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=31.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

DFID SOUTH SUDAN ANNOUNCES A VACANCY FOR HEALTH ADVISER IN ITS JUBA OFFICE

Department for International Development (DFID) is the UK Government department responsible for delivering the British Government’s development assistance around the world.

DFID South Sudan is looking for an enthusiastic Health Adviser with significant experience in health policies and programme implementation to play a key role in DFID South Sudan’s health programming. You will be part of a dynamic and professional DFID South Sudan team based in Juba, working with colleagues to design and deliver effective health interventions in close collaboration with government and other development partners. This position is open to South Sudanese nationals only.

This post will attract terms and conditions for locally recruited staff (Staff Appointed in Country, SAIC, at A2L level). The current salary for this post is SSP107,620 – SSP155,776 [$35,873.3-$51925.3]. DFID also offers other attractive terms and conditions, including excellent learning and personal development opportunities. We will provide a full induction and training programme to the successful candidate. Please note that there will be a probation period which will be for three calendar months. The working week is 36 hours, Monday to Friday. You may be required to travel to other parts of South Sudan, to the UK, and within Africa.

DFID is committed to equal opportunities in its staffing policy and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, age, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Selection will be on merit.

To apply, you would need to submit a competency based application along with updated curriculum vitae (CV). For an application form, full job description and competency frameworks (UK Civil Service and DFID Health Advisory) please e-mail AfricaHrHubRecruit@dfid.gov.uk stating ‘Request for Health Adviser Application Documents’ in the subject line. Completed application forms and CVs must be submitted by email to AfricaHRHubRecruit@dfid.gov.uk by 17^th February 2016. Please note that ONLY EMAIL Applications delivered to the above address will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates for the interview will be contacted regarding their application. A confirmed date and time for the interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates.

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:
GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

PROJECT SUMMARY:
Bersama is a new 5-year, 7.4 million dollar, USAID initiative to address the problems of gender based violence in four provinces in Eastern Indonesia, namely, Papua, West Papua, Maluku, and North Maluku. The program will serve as the primary entry point for supporting partners to advocate for reduced acceptance of gender inequality and for increased government accountability for promotion and protection of citizen rights and the provision of basic services, especially services for survivors of violence. As violence against women constitutes the largest and most visible component of GBV, the Bersama project will focus primarily on VAW while leaving the door open to addressing other aspects of GBV.

Bersama seeks to contribute to the prevention and more effective response to GBV. The Bersama goal will be accomplished by achieving three lower-level objectives:

1. Reduced acceptance of GBV and Gender Inequality through the establishment of norms that support non-violence and equity in relationships among women and men;
2. Strengthen Government Capacity to provide basic services related to GBV;
3. Increased voice for Bersama CSO subgrantees in the fight against GBV.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Chief of Party (CoP), will be responsible for overall project management, quality and timeliness of deliverables, program impacts, external representation, and donor coordination. The CoP will oversee program development and logistics for all components of the program, including providing strategic vision to reach the program’s objectives and overseeing project activities to ensure quality of work and compliance with award obligations and results. The CoP will report to the GRI President. The position will be based in Jayapura City, Papua, Indonesia.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Chief of Party will be responsible for:

• Overall project management, quality and timeliness of deliverables, program impacts, external representation, and coordination with USAID AOR;
• Establishing an office in Jayapura, recruiting management staff, and establishing a network of qualified professionals
• Overseeing program development and logistics for all components of the program. The CoP provides strategic vision to reach the program’s objectives and will oversee project activities to ensure quality of work and compliance with award obligations and results. The CoP is responsible for the quality and performance of work that is sub-granted to other partners including the capacity building of their subs to be able to deliver better deliverables.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Gender/GBV studies, or other related social science and development studies. A master degree holder is preferable.
• Minimum 10 years of international development experience, including working with USAID-funded projects.
• Significant management experience in a developing country context implementing complex donor-funded projects with multiple activities.
• Significant experience managing USAID subgrant programs.
• Direct knowledge of logistics, procurement procedures including hiring, supervising, systems, and office set-up
• Demonstrated understanding of the host-country environment. Prior experience in Indonesia required. Experience in Papua and/or West Papua strongly desired.
• Strong gender and GBV expertise, along with a commitment to community-based approaches and working with CBOs and CSOs
• Demonstrated experience in at least one of the project’s three main objective areas.
• The ability to think creatively and be proactive in program management
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, US and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Self-motivated and well organized
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments
• Demonstrated skills in written and spoken English. The ideal candidate would be fluent in written and spoken Bahasa Indonesian.

To apply, please visit GRI’s jobs board at https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=32 .

Pay and benefits are competitive.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:
GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

PROJECT SUMMARY:
Bersama is a new 5-year, 7.4 million dollar, USAID initiative to address the problems of gender based violence in four provinces in Eastern Indonesia, namely, Papua, West Papua, Maluku, and North Maluku. The program will serve as the primary entry point for supporting partners to advocate for reduced acceptance of gender inequality and for increased government accountability for promotion and protection of citizen rights and the provision of basic services, especially services for survivors of violence. As violence against women constitutes the largest and most visible component of GBV, the Bersama project will focus primarily on VAW while leaving the door open to addressing other aspects of GBV.

Bersama seeks to contribute to the prevention and more effective response to GBV. The Bersama goal will be accomplished by achieving three lower-level objectives:

1. Reduced acceptance of GBV and Gender Inequality through the establishment of norms that support non-violence and equity in relationships among women and men;
2. Strengthen Government Capacity to provide basic services related to GBV;
3. Increased voice for Bersama CSO subgrantees in the fight against GBV.

JOB SUMMARY:
The Field Oversight Advisor, will be responsible for overall project management, quality and timeliness of deliverables, program impacts, external representation, and donor coordination. The CoP will oversee program development and logistics for all components of the program, including providing strategic vision to reach the program’s objectives and overseeing project activities to ensure quality of work and compliance with award obligations and results. The CoP will report to the GRI President. The position will be based in Jayapura City, Papua, Indonesia.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for overseeing program development and logistics for all componnets of the program;
• Manages technical program development under the supervision of the CoP
• Acts as CoP in the absence of the CoP;
• Supports procurement and management of sub-awards. S/he will determine the most reasonable, fair, and expeditious procurement alternative for each grant. S/he ensures that procurement procedures guarantee the best value for USAID and grantees.
• Oversee program implementation

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Gender/GBV studies, or other related social science and development studies. A master degree holder is preferable.
• Minimum seven years experience working in GBV projects. Experience in Papua and/or West Papua strongly desired.
• Expertise in theoretically grounded, well-documented approaches to the following integrally related areas of knowledge and practice: gender analysis; women’s rights instruments and advocacy and other strategies to achieve related policy reform and responsive governance; the breath of approaches to combating GBV, with emphasis on community-based approaches.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of USAID procurement systems; previous USAID-funded project experiences is preferred; Overseeing all sub-grants and supervising a Grant Specialist.
• The ability to think creatively and be proactive in program management
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, US and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Self-motivated and well organized
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments
• Demonstrated skills in written and spoken English. The ideal candidate would be Indonesian.

To apply, please visit GRI’s jobs board at https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=33 .

Pay and benefits are competitive.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:
GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. Incorporated in 2012, GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:
GRI is currently seeking a qualified Gender Advisor for the anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future Value Chain Activity in Ethiopia. The Advisor will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for women’s agricultural development project components. The Advisor will report to the DCoP and GRI President.

This position is contingent on funding.

This position is open to Ethiopian citizens only.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Determine the strategic and technical direction of gender equity and women’s empowerment activities
• Contribute to work-plan development
• Implement gender equity and women’s empowerment activities, including:
o Gender awareness training for counterpart staff
o Empowerment training for women staff
o Anti-discrimination initiatives for counterpart agencies
o Mainstream gender responsiveness in service delivery
• Ensure effective knowledge management and coordination of assigned activities
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI
• Travel within Ethiopia to ensure successful delivery of program results, including to remote locations
• Perform other duties as assigned by the DCoP and GRI President

QUALIFICATIONS:
• Masters in women’s studies, agriculture, economic development, or similar required
• Ten (10) years experience developing and managing gender equity programs; 15 years preferred
• Proven, in-depth understanding of key challenges and opportunities in women’s empowerment in the Agriculture sector
• Additional experience with food security, nutrition, climate change, access to rural finance, and agribusiness development preferred.
• Fluency in English required, Fluency in at least one local language preferred
• Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred
• Excellent management and administrative skills
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Self-motivated and well organized
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments
• This position is open to Ethiopian citizens only

To apply, please visit GRI’s jobs board at https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=34.

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

Job title:HR Officer, Recruitment

Location: London

Type of contract: Permanent

Salary: £28,190

Application deadline: 06 March 2016

Our business:

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to humanitarian action in a meaningful way, for a passionate, resilient and dynamic individual, who combines proven success in attracting and retaining high-caliber talent, with the ability to build effective relationships and deliver superb customer service.

In return we offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to join a team of likeminded professionals who are smart, passionate and great at what they do. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive environment and gain a real opportunity to build your recruitment and HR skills in a culture of innovation, responsiveness and continuous improvement.

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies. This role, which is part of the CHASE OT Finance and Resourcing Team, focuses on the recruitment to and management of the database of humanitarian experts, as well as maintaining the 'deployability' of these consultants and overseeing the evaluation and performance management of consultants.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and selection of humanitarian experts to CHASE OT’s database (including appointment procedures), and undertake rapid, targeted recruitment campaigns for specific humanitarian consultancies when required.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with the CHASE OT database consultants.

• Engage with other departments within CHASE OT to ensure that consultants on the database are security trained, security cleared, and inducted.

• Collaborate with the Humanitarian HR Officer in identifying suitable consultants for deployment to the field or London, and for inclusion in the UNDAC roster and retainer programme.

• Review the current database selection process to increase efficiency and resource-effectiveness, developing supporting tools as necessary and developing training on new processes with the assistance of the L&D Adviser.

• Develop Terms Of Reference, and associated selection and assessment tools for new database profiles as per DFID requirements, and undertake targeted recruitment campaigns to address skill shortages when required. This may include application forms, screening matrices, aptitude tests and interview questions.

• Review how feedback and evaluation of consultants performance is currently obtained, and how this feedback is stored and utilised. Propose and implement an information management solution for performance feedback.

• Manage our Applicant Tracking Systems, and other recruitment-related data management systems, and maintain the recruitment and selection logs and files.

• Ensure the database holds full, accurate and up-to-date information on consultants including availability information.

Essential Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Degree level education or equivalent experience

• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification preferred

• Demonstrable experience of all aspects of recruitment and selection

• Experience of developing and implementing selection tools such as screening matrices, aptitude tests and competency-based interview questions

• Good IT skills and familiarity and knowledge of e-recruitment systems, HRIS and databases

• Ability to plan, organise and facilitate assessment events and interviews

• Experience of providing HR advice to managers on recruitment and selection

• Proven commitment to accuracy

• Good communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships

• Proven ability to work under pressure, and demonstrable organization and time management skills

• HR experience in a humanitarian or government environment is highly desirable.

  Application process

  Please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements for this role to Harleen Bhatia Patel at h-bhatia-patel@dfid.gov.uk by 06 March 2016.

  Please include in the subject line: HR Officer, Recruitment

  Please note that applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, as we are unable to support or sponsor visa or work permit applications.

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/hr-officer-recruitment

About InterAction:

InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with nearly 190 members working in every developing country. Members are large and small, faith-based and secular, with a focus on the world’s most poor and vulnerable populations. The U.S. public, foundations and governments support the work of our members who collectively invest and manage over $18 billion a year. InterAction’s own funds come from dues and generous grants from others, such as foundations, corporations and governments. Using its collective voice, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions as wide range of foreign assistance, relief, development, environmental and other issues that advance human dignity.

About the Position

Position Title: Director, Humanitarian Policy

Position Type: Full-time, long term

Location: Washington, DC

Travel: 20%-30% (primarily international)

Reporting to: Vice President, Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP)

Primary Relationships

Reporting to the Vice President of Humanitarian Policy and Practice, the Director of Humanitarian Policy works alongside the Directors for Humanitarian Practice, Protection and Security and collaborates to define the strategy for the humanitarian team at InterAction, and plays a role within the team’s engagement with the HPP Advisory Committee. Externally, this position liaises with InterAction members, U.N. Agencies, U.S. government representatives, and other humanitarian actors.

Key Responsibilities

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain effective high-level representation of InterAction member NGOs in international humanitarian policy discussions.
• Ensure IASC policy development and discussions remain relevant to NGOs active in operational response.
• Serve as an ‘expert’ resource for NGOs, including field-level consortia, providing support and guidance on, and furthering member engagement and familiarity with humanitarian policy priorities.
• Develop advocacy positioning regarding NGOs in relation to the architecture of the international humanitarian system.
• Conduct field assessment missions, both independently and within IASC processes, to strengthen evidence base on the implementation of policy.
• Work closely with other HPP team members to ensure strong linkages between policy discussions and operational realities.
• Engage with InterAction crisis-specific and thematic working groups to inform on potential impacts of policy on their work, and vice-versa.
• Expand InterAction’s knowledge base on the changing nature of partnerships within the humanitarian system.
• Maintain strong and productive working relationship with key US Government officials.
• Supervise Senior Manager.
• Collaborate with other InterAction staff and teams, with members, and with other InterAction stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years professional experience in humanitarian response, preferably at an operational leadership level with a member organization of InterAction;
• Knowledge of humanitarian reform and understanding of the issues impacting the humanitarian response environment;
• Understanding of the humanitarian architecture, including the IASC and its role, the policy frameworks, and the diversity of partnerships involved;
• Excellent briefing and representational skills, capable of both presenting on behalf of the collective, and preparing members and InterAction staff to do so.
• Strong written, organizational and verbal communications skills, including presentation experience;
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience managing and representing the interests of diverse constituencies;
• Demonstrable commitment to a collaborative approach;
• Availability for international travel;
• Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience;
• Fluency in one or more languages other than mother tongue is a plus.

Physical Requirements

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary & Benefits
InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

To Apply

Please submit your application through our online portal: InterAction Jobs. Applicants should upload a resume and cover letter when prompted (the prompt may only ask for a Resume, but candidates should upload both documents). If you have any technical issues while applying, please contact jobs@interaction.org for assistance. Please note that Firefox is the preferred browser.

Applications are preferred by May 9, 2016. The position will be open until filled, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls please.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO OUR WORLD

Job title: Humanitarian Adviser (Women and Girls in Crisis)

Location: CHASE OT, London

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract ending 28/02/2017

Salary: £45,850 (pro rata) per annum

Application deadline: 8^th May 2016

Our business

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies.

Role and responsibilities include:

Working to the HPPG protection adviser for day to day management the Adviser (will also be overseen by the relevant CHASE OT Deputy Director responsible for support, performance and delivery under the terms of the Crown Agents and DFID contract for the Humanitarian, Emergency and Operations Support Service.

The post holder will:

Support the HPPG to deliver on the UK’s commitments to protect women and girls in emergencies by:

• Providing technical support to the Ministerial priority of ensuring women and girls are protected in emergencies
• Leading the UK’s participation in the Call to Action to Protect Women and Girls through sitting as a co-chair of the States and Donors Working Group of the Call to Action
• Working across CHASE and DFID to embed the protection of women and girls in emergencies
• Providing support to Humanitarian Cadre, CHASE OT, and CHASE staff on VAWG, women’s participation and empowerment, and gender equality
• Representing CHASE’s work on the protection and empowerment of women and girls within crises across Government

Strengthen DFID’s global policy on VAWGwomen’s participation and empowerment, and gender equality in humanitarian emergencies through improvement of policy, investment, and political will by:**

• Engaging with external stakeholders on institutional barriers to addressing VAWG, women’s participation and empowerment**,** and gender equality in humanitarian emergencies
• Advising on the integration of VAWG in DFID’s funding arrangements with multilaterals, the Red Cross Movement and NGO partnerships, Engaging with DFID teams linked to VAWG and other key gender areas to ensure read across and consistency
• Providing advice for briefings, Parliamentary Questions etc , and providing other technical advice and information on VAWG, women’s participation and empowerment**,** and gender equality in crises.

Ensure DFID country offices are supported to implement Women and Girls in Crises programmes in humanitarian contexts by:

• Providing on-going support to country offices as required, making sure risks to women and girls have been considered in all humanitarian programmes;
• Providing technical advice and intensive advisory support to priority country offices on the design, implementation and monitoring of stand-alone and mainstreamed programmes; and,
• Providing technical support to ongoing and emergent DFID humanitarian responses both centrally and in-country, where appropriate.

Support gender mainstreaming across DFID humanitarian planning in line with the International Development (Gender Equality) Act by:**

• Following international approaches to gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment, and advise DFID on options
• Providing technical guidance on gender mainstreaming in DFID humanitarian responses
• Engaging with external actors, including other donors, partners, and stakeholders, on gender equality and women’s empowerment

The post holder may also be required to deploy and undertake general humanitarian adviser duties at short notice, to support DFID’s humanitarian responses in chronic humanitarian settings or in acute rapid onset emergency scenarios. These duties may include conducting humanitarian assessments, drafting humanitarian strategies, appraising proposals and preparing funding submissions. This will involve applying knowledge and expertise in identifying and mitigating safety and security threats for self and others.

For a full job description and details of how to apply, please visit:

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/humanitarian-adviser-(women-and-girls-in-...)

Please note that applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, as we are unable to support or sponsor visa or work permit applications.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO OUR WORLD

Job title: Humanitarian Adviser

Location: London

Type of contract: Permanent

Salary: £45,850

Application deadline: 8^th May 2016

The Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Operations Team, contracted by Crown Agents but working within and alongside the Department for International Development (DFID) is an established and highly respected team supporting the UK Government in Global Humanitarian Disaster Resilience, Preparedness and Response.

We need highly competent humanitarian professionals who can work strategically to influence internal and international processes, and who are also able to design and implement programmes on the ground. We want people with strong interpersonal skills, who can effectively network and work in collaboration with a range of partners and disciplines in across Whitehall, within other humanitarian agencies and at country level, and who can provide specialist advisory information, analysis and support in response to political briefings and parliamentary and public enquiries.

Strong programme management skills will be essential as will a commitment to work effectively with programme and administrative staff to meet our high standards of corporate reporting.

Some of our opportunities may require particular strengths for example regional or issues-based knowledge. For all roles you’ll bring well-developed team working skills, as well as critical thinking, good judgement, creativity, flexibility and innovation. You will be personally resilient, and able to work within a range of different environments, including some of the most challenging, often deploying at very short notice for periods up to 6 weeks in the first instance

We would expect all of our humanitarian advisers to have a minimum of a masters degree or equivalent level of academic and professional experience in a subject area clearly related to humanitarian work. In exceptional circumstances substantial experience will be accepted in lieu of higher degrees. Knowledge and extensive experience gained at a senior level working on or in developing countries and/or in fragile and conflict affected environments, is required.

You must be prepared and able to make rapid decisions, and this will often mean thinking ‘outside the box’. Given that decisions may affect the safety and security of colleagues, we will expect you to have a firm grasp of issues around security.

It is essential that you can demonstrate a high degree of fluency and skill in writing English. In addition fluency in other languages will be to your advantage. You must be computer literate and familiar with the usual Microsoft Office Suite of programmes.

For this vacancy, we are ideally looking for an individual with a strong understanding of cash programming in particular, including experience of how cash can be used in emergencies at scale and a demonstrated ability to work and influence international cash policy issues.

The technical competences required of our humanitarian advisers are:

• Humanitarian risks assessment and analysis

• Planning and managing humanitarian responses

• Humanitarian theory, practice and architecture.

• Disaster resilience theory, practice and architecture.

• Practical experience of running humanitarian operations

• Knowledge of the development effectiveness agenda, the international development system, and institutional and organisational knowledge

  The sort of skills we are looking for include:

• Team Leadership and Membership

• Disaster Coordination and Management

• Contingency planning at Government level

• Briefing at senior level

• Information Management and reporting

• Humanitarian advisory capability (generalist and technical)

• Training of staff

• Programme management and coordination

• Financial management and accounting

• HR and administration

• Security management

• Full driving licence

  Are you ready for this challenge?

For a full job description and details of how to apply, please visit:

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/humanitarian-adviser-2

Please note that applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, as we are unable to support or sponsor visa or work permit applications.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Background

DFID Nigeria is responsible for managing the British Government's contribution to development in Nigeria, with the objective of supporting government and development partners at federal and state levels to reduce poverty and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced and committed Nigerian professional to become Conflict Adviser for DFID Nigeria.

She/he will promote conflict prevention and peacebuilding, overseeing DFID's conflict and security programmes in northern Nigeria with a particular focus on the North East, and ensuring that all of DFID's work is informed by a robust analysis of conflict and its causes.

She/he will play a key role in building strong relationships and influencing key actors in Northern states, particularly in Borno and Yobe, on a range of programmes and policy issues linked with the conflict in the North East.

Job Description/Duties

1. Lead conflict analysis for northern Nigeria, conducting robust and strategic conflict analysis and providing quality crosscutting conflict advice and analysis for DFID programmes in northern Nigeria, across our Governance, Humanitarian, Human Development and Growth portfolios.

2. Support the implementation and monitoring of key programmes in conflict prevention, stabilisation, security and justice, working closely with lead advisers in Abuja. Oversee the work of the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) in northern Nigeria as well as the implementation of the Peacebuilding and Stabilisation Programme in the North East.

3. Ensure broader Conflict Sensitive programming and delivery of DFID governance, humanitarian, economic growth, human development in Northern Nigeria.

4. Support UK information sharing and policy development on North East Nigeria.

5. Effectively influence the approach of Nigerian Government officials, development partners and civil society to address conflict in the North East. The post holder will work with and influence a wide range of relevant Federal and State government partners, civil society and traditional leaders on conflict reduction in North East Nigeria.

6. Assist the UK Risk Management Office to manage operating and programme risk.

7. Support the wider DFID Conflict Cadre through participation in annual professional conferences, as well as providing support to advisers in other offices as part of the conflict cadre.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate is expected to have the following qualifications,

technical competencies and behavioural competencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Masters level qualification in Peacebuilding, Development, Political Science, Social Sciences or a related field, from a recognised University.

• Minimum five-year experience in the field of conflict resolution and peacebuilding. This should include provision of conflict advice to development programmes or policy making institutions, experience of designing and managing conflict prevention and peacebuilding programmes, experience in overseeing budgets and results delivery.

• Proven cultural, social and political sensitivity for working in northern Nigeria, preferably with a working knowledge of Hausa.

Technical competencies:

1. Conflict response. A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of: direct and third party peace processes, ceasefires, mediation and peace agreements; post-conflict stabilisation assessment and planning; disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of former combatants; transitional justice, reconciliation and their role in mitigating future risks of violence; design and implementation of peace building programmes.

2. Conflict analysis. A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of: conflict analysis tools, methodologies, theory and practice; political analysis (power relations, political systems, elections); institutional appraisal and analysis; security sector, police and justice reform; human rights, international humanitarian law and other legal standards; role of gender in conflict issues; techniques for monitoring and evaluation.

3. Conflict prevention and conflict sensitive development. A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of conflict-sensitive design of poverty reduction programmes, including the relationship between conflict and development; role of state and non-state actors in promoting peaceful transformation; global, regional, and national factors affecting conflict; conflict-sensitive design, monitoring and evaluation of programmes aimed at preventing violence.

Behavioural Competencies/Civil Service Competencies:

1. See the bigger picture: develop and in-depth understanding and knowledge of how the role fits and supports organisational objectives and wider public needs. Scan the political context and take account of wider impacts to develop long term implementation.

2. Make effective decisions: break down and simplify complex data, policy documents and similar information on conflict issues; assess and interpret information to identify main issues and to inform non-technical colleagues.

3. Lead and communicate: communicate clearly both orally and in writing, using appropriate language; communicate on a range of issues to diverse internal and external audiences.

4. Collaborate and partner: excellent team player; work effectively with government, development partner, civil society and private sector stakeholders, including traditional and religious leaders; build good relationships for partnership, implementation and support for DFID programmes,

5. Deliver at pace: ensure tasks are done to the required standard and deadlines; plan work to meet individual, team and office-wide objectives, achieve high quality and value for money.

Reporting line:

The post holder will be line managed by the Conflict Adviser from DFID Nigeria Governance and Social Development Team.

Contractual Arrangements:

This is a permanent position. The Conflict Adviser will initially be based in Abuja for an induction period of a few months and should expect to move subsequently to Kano (where DFID has a regional office) after the induction in Abuja.

Working Pattern:

This post is a full time position and is not suitable for part time applicants

Remuneration: DFID offers a competitive salary and benefit package. The current starting salary for this position (graded A2L) full time per annum is NGN10, 572,139 inclusive of local taxes

How to Apply

The successful candidate will be assessed against the qualifications and experiences; technical; and behavioural competencies, as outlined above using the attached Application form.

However, candidates who are not able to download this form can request for an application form by sending an email to AfricaHRHubRecruit@dfid.gov.uk clearly indicating: A2L, Conflict Adviser DFID Nigeria.

The completed Application form and a well-structured CV should be returned electronically to the same e-mail address above by 12 noon on Monday 13^th June 2016.

Applications will not be accepted after this time.

Enquiries or requests for additional information already not provided above can be sent to Nse Alawani by email using N-Alawani@dfid.gov.uk

Interviews will be scheduled to take place within a few weeks of the closing date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to join the next stage of the assessment process. If you have not heard from us by the 30^th June 2016, please consider your application unsuccessful. Enquiries on the selection process will not be acknowledged.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up post as early as August 2016. DFID Nigeria is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender or disability. The appointment will be under local terms and conditions and is subject to medical and security clearances.

• Job title:Deployments / Administration Officers for Standby Roster

• Location: London

• Type of contract: Standby Roster membership. Contracts will be issued as and when need arises and will vary in length depending on need.

• Salary: Depends on length and type of contract but for full-time roles would be at least £26250 per year. Short-term tasks attract higher rates.

• Application deadline: 8 June 2016

  \ Please note that due to the stringent nature of the security clearance required by our office, all applicants must have physically resided in the UK for the last 5 years; with the exception of short term travel under 90 days **

  Our business:

  Crown Agents provides deployments, administrative and other support services to the UK Stabilisation Unit (SU). The SU is a cross-government unit supporting UK government efforts to tackle instability overseas. It is physically located in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1. See www.stabilisationunit.gov.uk for more information on the SU.

  These roles:

  We wish to add a significant number of people to our existing standby roster of security cleared deployments / administration officers. We call on members of the standby roster as and when the need arises, for additional deployments or administrative work in support of the SU. We are looking for highly able administrators who are prepared to be security cleared in advance of potential need, and who if contracted will be able to work in a busy and responsive team at the heart of government. Periods of work could range from a few weeks to, potentially, a permanent role.

  Roles are likely to be UK-based, working from Whitehall. There is no guarantee that membership of the roster will result in the offer of work. But membership of the roster makes a work offer more likely because security clearance, which can take several months, has already been obtained.

  The work involves supporting the SU as it serves the rest of Government (particularly DFID, MOD, FCO) in its efforts to tackle instability overseas. Roles are likely to be one or more of the following:

• Assisting with the contracting and deployment of Deployable Civilian Experts to a variety of conflict-related roles either in the UK or overseas, particularly in countries in conflict

• Assisting with the maintenance of a database of Deployable Civilian Experts

• Assisting with financial administration

• Other administrative support related to the above

  Essential Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Degree level education or equivalent experience

• Proven ability in accurate, high quality administration

• Good communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships

• Demonstrable organisation and time management skills, and aability to work under pressure

• Experience in relevant work such as conflict-related, humanitarian or government is desirable.

Please go to :

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/SUDO-rostermay2016

Job title:Operational Security Advisor for Standby Roster

Location: London

Type of contract: Standby Roster membership. Contracts will be issued as and when need arises and will vary in length depending on need.

Salary:Depends on length and type of contract but for full-time roles would be at least £52000 per year (pro rata). Short-term tasks attract higher rates.

Application deadline: 22^nd June 2016

\ Please note that due to the stringent nature of the security clearance required by our office, all applicants must have physically resided in the UK for the last 5 years; with the exception of short term travel under 90 days at a time**

Our business:

Crown Agents provides deployments, administrative, security advice, and other support services to the UK Stabilisation Unit (SU). The SU is a cross-government unit supporting UK government efforts to tackle instability overseas. It is physically located in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1. See www.stabilisationunit.gov.uk for more information on the SU.

These roles:

We wish to add approximately five people to our existing standby roster of security cleared operational security advisors. We call on members of the standby roster as and when the need arises, for additional specialist security and risk management advice to the SU. We may also call on members of the roster for short-term operational management / planning roles in field deployments overseas, especially in the early stages of such a deployment.

We are looking for highly able security experts who are prepared to be security cleared in advance of potential need, and who if contracted will be able to work in a busy and responsive team at the heart of government. Periods of work could range from a few days or weeks to, potentially, a permanent role.

Roles are likely to be UK-based, working from Whitehall in support of a small permanent security team. Membership of the roster is no guarantee of an offer of work. But it makes a work offer more likely because roster members have already been screened and security cleared.

The work involves supporting the SU as it serves the rest of Government (particularly DFID, MOD and FCO) in its efforts to tackle instability overseas. Possible tasks include:

• Provide specialist security advice and support to SU activities and deployments to fragile and conflict affected environments, from planning and development through to operational delivery

• Produce risk assessments and draft submissions that can be used to inform both risk owners and deploying staff on the risks and mitigations associated with deployments to specific locations

• Self-deploy, as necessary, to conduct security assessments and fact-finding in fragile and hostile environments

• Complete comprehensive written reports with clear recommendations for the mitigation of assessed threats and risks

• Undertake any other advisory duties as directed by the Senior Operational Security Advisor

  Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Extensive experience of operating in hostile environments overseas

• Recent and sustained track record of providing security and safety advice for personnel and infrastructure against a spectrum of threats

• A broad understanding of international security issues, current affairs and a working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation

• A proven track record of support to deployed staff in a dynamic, operationally-focused environment

• The intellectual rigour and proven ability to synthesise information from multiple sources to provide effective security advice and assessments

• Able to embrace uncertainty and work with ambiguity

• Comfortable working to tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, and able to respond effectively to short notice assignments under pressure

• Able to anticipate operational safety requirements based on imperfect information and indicators

• Able to work both independently and as a team member

• Experience in the preparation and delivery of security & safety training would be an advantage

• Experience in producing written risk assessments under time pressure that reflect the realities faced by deployed staff

• A proven track record in briefing policy and operational requirements to senior management, staff and other parties concisely and effectively

• High quality written and verbal communication skills; unambiguous and succinct when dealing with complex ideas

• Able to be authoritative when necessary; withstanding challenge whilst sustaining effective working relationships

• Previous Whitehall / HMG experience would be an advantage

To apply for this role, please go to:

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/operational-security-advisor-for-standby-...

About InterAction:

InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with nearly 190 members working in every developing country. Members are large and small, faith-based and secular, with a focus on the world’s most poor and vulnerable populations. The U.S. public, foundations and governments support the work of our members who collectively invest and manage over $18 billion a year. InterAction’s own funds come from dues and generous grants from others, such as foundations, corporations and governments. Using its collective voice, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions as wide range of foreign assistance, relief, development, environmental and other issues that advance human dignity.

About the Position

Position Title:

Director, Humanitarian Policy

Position Type:

Full-time, long term

Location:

Washington, DC

Travel:

20%-30% (primarily international)

Reporting to:

Vice President, Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP)

Primary Relationships

Reporting to the Vice President of Humanitarian Policy and Practice, the Director of Humanitarian Policy works alongside the Directors for Humanitarian Practice, Protection and Security and collaborates to define the strategy for the humanitarian team at InterAction, and plays a role within the team’s engagement with the HPP Advisory Committee. Externally, this position liaises with InterAction members, U.N. Agencies, U.S. government representatives, and other humanitarian actors.

Key Responsibilities

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain effective high-level representation of InterAction member NGOs in international humanitarian policy discussions, including follow-up on the World Humanitarian Summit and acting as a ‘sherpa’ within Grand Bargain processes.
• Develop NGO positioning with the input of members on ongoing policy issues, including IASC, architecture, WHS, etc.

· Ensure IASC policy development and discussions remain relevant to NGOs active in operational response.

· Serve as an ‘expert’ resource for NGOs, including field-level consortia, providing support and guidance on, and furthering member engagement and familiarity with humanitarian policy priorities.

• Conduct field assessment missions, both independently and within IASC processes, to strengthen evidence base on the implementation of policy.
• Work closely with other HPP team members to ensure strong linkages between policy discussions and operational realities.

· Engage with InterAction crisis-specific and thematic working groups to inform on potential impacts of policy on their work, and vice-versa.

· Expand InterAction’s knowledge base on the changing nature of partnerships within the humanitarian system.

· Maintain strong and productive working relationship with key US Government officials.

· Supervise Senior Manager, Humanitarian Policy.

· Collaborate with other InterAction staff and teams, with members, and with other InterAction stakeholders.

Qualifications

· 10-12 years professional experience in humanitarian response. Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience at both the operational leadership level of an NGO and within the policy realm;

· Strong understanding of the humanitarian architecture and reform efforts, e.g. the transformative agenda and cluster approach, as well as other issues impacting the humanitarian response environment;

· Understanding of the humanitarian architecture, including the IASC and its role, the policy frameworks, and the diversity of partnerships involved;

· Excellent briefing and representational skills, capable of both presenting on behalf of the collective, and preparing members and InterAction staff to do so.

· Strong written, organizational and verbal communications skills, including presentation experience;

· Strong interpersonal skills and experience managing and representing the interests of diverse constituencies;

· Demonstrable commitment to a collaborative approach;

· Availability for international travel;

· Master’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience;

Physical Requirements

There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary & Benefits InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

Position will remain open until filled, but applications received before June 30 preferred.

Please submit your application through one of these portals:

InterAction web site: www.interaction.org/about/job-openings-interaction

NGO Job Board: www.ngojobboard.org

Applicants should upload a resume and cover letter when prompted (the prompt may only ask for a Resume, but candidates should upload both documents). Cover letter and resume must directly address the requirements listed above.

If you have technical issues while applying, please contact jobs@interaction.org. Please note that Firefox is the preferred browser.

Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls please.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time.

Job title: Humanitarian Adviser, Lessons

Location: London (DFID's offices)

Type of contract: Permanent

Salary: Approximately £52,000

Application deadline: 07 July 2016

The Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Operations Team, contracted by Crown Agents but working within and alongside the Department for International Development (DFID) is an established and highly respected team supporting the UK Government in Global Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness and Response.

We are now looking for a Lessons Adviser to support DFID’s humanitarian policy, and to support existing and emerging CHASE and DFID lessons learning initiatives through commissioning, managing, leading and participating in reviews of operations, ensuring the results of these are integrated into policy and practice.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Ensure that the process for identifying and tracking lessons from DfID responses is maintained and adapted as needed (lessons reviews of responses/programmes, working with focal points for lessons, quarterly updates on progress etc.)

• Identify or develop an accessible format for storing, updating, and synthesising identified lessons and progress in addressing them.

• Produce timely and on-demand summaries of past lessons based on this store and relevant other evidence.

• Provide support to DFID CHASE, country offices, policy makers and practitioners in identifying what works and what does not through combining examined experience from programmes, with rigorous evaluation and research findings.

• Give advice to DFID CHASE on using research information, and guide them to different sources of research evidence, including humanitarian evaluation.

• Collaborate with DfID country offices and regional teams to document, aggregate, summarise, and disseminate lessons learned from their humanitarian programmes.

• Work with DfID implementing partners, peer donors, and research & analysis networks to ensure evidence is available as a public good and better used in humanitarian policy and practice. This covers evidence supported by DfID e.g. through the Humanitarian Innovation and Evidence Programme, but is not limited to DfID-supported evidence.

• Identify and extract key research evidence to help with the production of accessible evidence products e.g. guidance notes on priority issues (such as preparedness, multi-year funding, needs assessments and accountability) for DfID advisers and potentially other actors.

• Contribute to the design of systems for monitoring partner performance, including for emergencies, and provide general advice on monitoring as needed

• Deploy to humanitarian emergencies to support the establishment of systems for capturing lessons and monitoring performance, outcomes and impact.

• Advise ministers and senior officials on humanitarian policy issues including drafting high quality briefing, and providing input into correspondence and parliamentary submissions as required.

  Essential Qualifications, skills and experience

• Educated to Masters level or the equivalent level of academic and professional experience in a subject area clearly related to humanitarian work.

• Knowledge and experience gained working extensively on or in developing countries and/or in fragile and conflict affected environments

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of humanitarian theory, practice and architecture, humanitarian risk assessment and planning and managing humanitarian responses.

• Demonstrable knowledge of the development effectiveness agenda and the international development system.

• Demonstrable success in internal advocacy and consultancy, and an understanding of organizational culture and change in large, public sector organisations.

• Exceptional research and analysis skills, and proven ability to produce high quality, evidence-based, quantitative and qualitative reports

• Significant proven experience of carrying out evaluations including impact assessments

• Experience of managing lessons learning processes within organizations and with external networks/partners

• Experience of developing and using tools for evidence based processes

For a full job description and application instructions, please visit our website at http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/humanitarian-adviser-lessons

**Please note that all applicants MUST have the right to work in the UK**
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Summary:

InterAction is looking for a consultant that is well versed in NGO security and training. The consultant will not only have significant experience in designing and delivering security management and personal security training courses, but should also have a firm understanding of the history of humanitarian aid security and risk management. Knowledge of humanitarian security-risk management is essential. Practitioner experience of added benefit.

Responsibilities:

The consultant will attend one-week security training within the Washington, DC metro area at InterAction’s expense.

Following completion of the training, the consultant will complete a written evaluation of the training offered using the InterAction EISF NGO Security Training Manual as a comparison. The consultant will have three (3) weeks following completion of the training to provide the written evaluation.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to deal with a range of complex issues ranging from partner-based programming and practices, security management strategies and delivery of aid in insecure environments.
• Proven writing and editing skills
• Proven track record of conducting interviews and producing high quality analysis and/or policy documents.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Competencies

Professionalism: in-depth knowledge of humanitarian issues and substantial professional experience within the sector; proven conceptual and analytical skills that lead to the formulation of policies, programmes, strategies and recommendations.

Communication: ability to draft and write in a clear and concise manner and to communicate effectively orally; strong inter-personal skills demonstrated by the ability to gain the assistance and cooperation of others for collaborative efforts

Accountability: reliability and commitment to timely delivery of high quality outputs

To Apply:

Consultancy will remain open until filled, but applications received before August 4, 2016 preferred.

To apply, send the following materials to jobs@interaction.org:

A cover letter

A work plan that outlines:

Your proposed approach to the research, the main methodologies you would follow and anticipated key issues for completion of the research (including proposed outputs) (of not more than 3 pages)

Availability to fulfill the consultancy, including:

• a proposed timeframe
• a breakdown of work days involved

Anticipated number of days, daily rates and an estimate of any extra costs

Your CV

Sample written work on a relevant topic

2 references

Selection of the Consultant will be based on:

• How well the tender meets the requirements laid out in the terms of reference
• Cost of project meets funding projection

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by InterAction. Please note this consultancy is contingent upon receipt of funding from USAID/OFDA.

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

GRI is recruiting for an experienced Senior Gender Advisor to oversee all gender activities for the upcoming USAID-funded Community and Municipal Development for Citizen Security in Honduras. The anticipated program will increase citizen security for vulnerable populations in urban, high crime areas. The Advisor, based in Tegucigalpa, will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for assigned activities. The Advisor will report to the program Deputy Chief of Party.

Citizens of Honduras are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all gender equity and women’s empowerment activities and staff for the program
• Serve as the program’s primary point of contact for gender with counterparts and donors
• Oversee gender awareness courses for program staff and counterparts
• Oversee institutional development (including policy development and strategic planning) for the program counterparts and beneficiaries as relates to gender equity issues
• Manage women’s participation in internship programs for target municipalities
• Develop a constructive working relationship with gender staff and provide regular advice to other staff regarding gender issues
• Oversee subcontracts and grants to local firms related to gender equity and women’s empowerment
• Oversee production of consultant reports and other assigned project deliverables
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI
• Travel throughout Honduras to ensure successful delivery of program results
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Party

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA required, MA strongly preferred
• Ten (10) years experience promoting women’s participation in governance; 15 years preferred
• Experience training local government officials and service providers on gender equality issues
• Proven experience with empowerment and gender and development (GAD) methodologies
• Experience developing high-level curriculum and training materials, based on best practices in adult education and behavior change
• Fluency in English and Spanish required
• Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred
• Excellent management and administrative skills
• The ability to think creatively and be proactive in program management
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Self-motivated and well organized
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments
• Citizens of Honduras are strongly encouraged to apply

APPLY:

To apply, please visit GRI’s job’s board at

https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=49

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please. GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

GRI is recruiting for an experienced Senior Gender Advisor to oversee all gender activities for the upcoming USAID-funded local governance project in El Salvador. The anticipated program will increase trust in governance in El Salvador by supporting increased decentralization and strengthening the ability of municipalities to plan, pay for, and deliver effective, responsive services. The Advisor, based in San Salvador, will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for assigned activities. The Advisor will report to the program Deputy Chief of Party.

Citizens of El Salvador are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all gender equity and women’s empowerment activities and staff for the program
• Serve as the program’s primary point of contact for gender with counterparts and donors
• Oversee gender awareness courses for program staff and counterparts
• Oversee institutional development (including policy development and strategic planning) for the program counterparts and beneficiaries as relates to gender equity issues
• Manage women’s participation in internship programs for target municipalities
• Develop a constructive working relationship with gender staff and provide regular advice to other staff regarding gender issues
• Oversee subcontracts and grants to local firms related to gender equity and women’s empowerment
• Oversee production of consultant reports and other assigned project deliverables
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI
• Travel throughout El Salvador to ensure successful delivery of program results
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Party

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA required, MA strongly preferred
• Ten (10) years experience promoting women’s participation in governance; 15 years preferred
• Experience training local government officials and service providers on gender equality issues
• Proven experience with empowerment and gender and development (GAD) methodologies
• Experience developing high-level curriculum and training materials, based on best practices in adult education and behavior change
• Fluency in English and Spanish required
• Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred
• Excellent management and administrative skills
• The ability to think creatively and be proactive in program management
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Self-motivated and well organized
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments
• Citizens of El Salvador are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply, please visit GRI’s job’s board at

https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=48

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

GRI is recruiting for an experienced Senior Gender Advisor to oversee all gender activities for the upcoming USAID-funded Governance Decentralization & Local Administration in Egypt. The anticipated program will improve service delivery for new governance decentralization and local administration systems in Egypt. The Advisor, based in Cairo, will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for assigned activities. The Advisor will report to the program Deputy Chief of Party.

Egyptian citizens are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all gender equity and women’s empowerment activities and staff for the program
• Serve as the program’s primary point of contact for gender with counterparts and donors
• Oversee gender awareness courses for program staff and counterparts
• Oversee institutional development (including policy development and strategic planning) for the program counterparts and beneficiaries as relates to gender equity issues
• Manage women’s participation in internship programs for target municipalities
• Develop a constructive working relationship with gender staff and provide regular advice to other staff regarding gender issues
• Oversee subcontracts and grants to local firms related to gender equity and women’s empowerment
• Oversee production of consultant reports and other assigned project deliverables
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI
• Travel throughout Egypt to ensure successful delivery of program results
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Party

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA required, MA strongly preferred
• Ten (10) years experience promoting women’s participation in governance; 15 years preferred
• Experience training local government officials and service providers on gender equality issues
• Proven experience with empowerment and gender and development (GAD) methodologies
• Experience developing high-level curriculum and training materials, based on best practices in adult education and behavior change
• Fluency in English and Arabic required
• Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred
• Excellent management and administrative skills
• The ability to think creatively and be proactive in program management
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Self-motivated and well organized
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments
• Egyptian citizens are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply, please visit GRI’s job’s board at

https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=47

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.

ABOUT GENDER RESOURCES:

GRI advances gender equality and women’s empowerment so that all people – women, men, boys, and girls – have equal abilities and opportunities to lead more fulfilling lives. We utilize innovative practices in adult education, communication technology, and results-based program management to achieve programs with tangible impacts for real people. GRI is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) based in San Francisco, California.

JOB SUMMARY:

GRI is recruiting for an experienced Senior Gender Advisor to oversee all gender activities for the upcoming USAID-funded Kyrgyz Republic Executive Good Governance: Institutional Performance Improvement & Service Delivery Project. The purpose of the activity is to increase the capacity of key state bodies to govern well. The Advisor, based in Bishkek, will have overall accountability to ensure strategic development, delivery of project results, and client satisfaction for assigned activities. The Advisor will report to the program Deputy Chief of Party.

Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all gender equity and women’s empowerment activities and staff for the program
• Serve as the program’s primary point of contact for gender with counterparts and donors
• Oversee gender awareness courses for program staff and counterparts
• Oversee institutional development (including policy development and strategic planning) for the program counterparts and beneficiaries as relates to gender equity issues
• Manage women’s participation in internship programs for target agencies
• Develop a constructive working relationship with gender staff and provide regular advice to other staff regarding gender issues
• Oversee subcontracts and grants to local firms related to gender equity and women’s empowerment
• Oversee production of consultant reports and other assigned project deliverables
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI
• Travel throughout Iraq to ensure successful delivery of program results
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy Chief of Party

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA required, MA strongly preferred
• Ten (10) years experience promoting women’s participation in governance; 15 years preferred
• Experience training local government officials and service providers on gender equality issues
• Proven experience with empowerment and gender and development (GAD) methodologies
• Experience developing high-level curriculum and training materials, based on best practices in adult education and behavior change
• Fluency in English, Kyrgyz, and Russian required
• Prior experience working on USAID programs preferred
• Excellent management and administrative skills
• The ability to think creatively and be proactive in program management
• High level of interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders and policy makers
• Self-motivated and well organized
• Ability to work collaboratively, supportively, and respectfully with others
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to difficult environments to complete program assignments
• Citizens of the Kyrgyz Republic are strongly encouraged to apply

To apply, please visit GRI’s job’s board at

https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=50

Pay is commensurate with position and experience.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls please.

GRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, or pregnancy.