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 Iraq Governance and Performance Accountability Project (IGPA). The purpose of the activity is advance effective, accountable, and transparent governance in Iraq. The effort will work with the Government of Iraq (GOI) at all levels to better respond to citizen needs by supporting reform initiatives and Iraqi change agents on inclusive governance and public sector transparency, accountability and economy. The Advisor, based in Baghdad, 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 Iraq 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 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
• Citizens of Iraq are strongly encouraged to apply

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

https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=46

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. 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 Integrating Agriculture, Nutrition, and Water and Sanitation program in Zambia. The program will work with Economic Development, Health, and Education offices to implement an integrated agriculture, nutrition, and water and sanitation activity to reduce stunting through agriculture, water and sanitation, and behavior change. The Gender 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 citizens of Zambia 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 Zambia 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 citizens of Zambia only

To apply, please visit GRI’s jobs board at

https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=52

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. 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 Sustainable Food, Agriculture, and Nutrition (SFAN) program in Rwanda. 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 Rwandan 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 Rwanda 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 Rwandan citizens only

To apply, please visit GRI’s jobs board at

https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=51

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. 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 program in Mozambique. The program will focus on increasing agriculture productivity and expanding agricultural markets and trade in the 26 districts of the Feed the Future Zone of Influence. It will include technical services in order to increase the competitiveness of selected value chains, expand the number of enterprises that can compete and upgrade their products and services in selected markets, and improve relationships and linkages between those firms and other market participants. The Gender 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 citizens of Mozambique 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 Mozambique 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 and Portuguese 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 citizens of Mozambique only

To apply, please visit GRI’s jobs board at

https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=53

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.

SOCIAL ENTERPRISES SPECIALIST, JORDAN

Terms of Reference and Qualifications

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 Social Enterprises Specialist with a strong background in women’s empowerment for an upcoming UN Women funded project to Support Gender Equality and Youth Employment Through Social Entrepreneurship in Jordan. The anticipated program aims to:

i) Provide youth with customized business support and mentorship services to establish social enterprises – including in business development, networking, marketing, and the dispersement of seed funds;

ii) Where viable, support enterprises to legally register;

iii) Ensure systems and structures in place for giving back to their communities.

The Specialist, based in Amman, Jordan, will report to the Project Manager.

This position is open to Jordanian citizens only.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide substantial inputs to the development of all project materials, including training and mentoring modules
• Train and mentor social entrepreneurs on business development: strategy, financial and administrative systems, funding, marketing, markets, human resources, etc.
• Advise business on Jordanian business and labor law
• Assist entrepreneurs with the registration process
• Organize networking and mentoring opportunities for entrepreneurs
• Develop a constructive working relationship with program partners
• Contribute to monthly, quarterly, annual reports, work-plans, and success stories as required by client and GRI
• Travel throughout Jordan to ensure successful delivery of program results
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Project Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA required, MBA strongly preferred
• Ten (10) years’ experience promoting business development, preferably including business assistance programs for women; 15 years preferred
• Experience training or mentoring entrepreneurs
• 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 UN Women 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
• Jordanian citizens are strongly encouraged to apply

APPLY:

To apply, visit GRI’s jobs board at: https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=54.

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.

FINANCE OFFICER & PROGRAM COORDINATOR, JORDAN

Terms of Reference and Qualifications

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 an Finance and Administrative Officer for an upcoming UN Women funded project to Support Gender Equality and Youth Employment Through Social Entrepreneurship in Jordan. The anticipated program aims to:

i) Provide youth with customized business support and mentorship services to establish social enterprises – including in business development, networking, marketing, and the dispersement of seed funds;

ii) Where viable, support enterprises to legally register;

iii) Ensure systems and structures in place for giving back to their communities.

The Officer, based in Amman, Jordan, will report to the Project Manager.

This position is open to Jordanian citizens only.

This position is contingent upon funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all logistics and administrative tasks for the project, including: arranging travel and scheduling meetings
• Manage all procurements according to UN and GRI regulations
• Track and record all expenditures according to UN and GRI regulations
• Prepare monthly financial reports according to UN and GRI regulations
• Manage all office operations
• Assist with technical activities, including training, as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Lead

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA required, MA preferred
• Five (5) years experience required; Seven (7) years preferred
• At least two (2) years’ work experience with UN-funded programs, including demonstrated knowledge of UN rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Experience managing financial resources and Accounting policies is required.
• Computer literacy, including proven experience with computerized accounting packages, word processing and spreadsheets in QuickBooks, as well as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines, with minimum supervision.
• Must be of demonstrated honesty and integrity specific to financial and project management.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required
• The ability to think creatively and be proactive in problem solving
• 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

APPLY:

To apply, visit GRI’s jobs board at: https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=55.

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:Operational Security Adviser (Stabilisation Unit)

Location: London, with overseas travel

Type of contract: Fixed term full-time until 30 April 2017 (with possibility of extension)

Security clearance requirement: Applicants must already hold valid UK Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV)

Salary: £52000 per year pro rata

Application deadline: 13 December 2016

Our business:

Crown Agents provides security advice, 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, which would be the principal place of work for this role. See www.stabilisationunit.gov.uk for more information on the SU.

This role:

We are looking for an Operational Security Adviser to join our security team. The team currently consists of two other Operational Security Advisers and a Security Desk Officer. A projected increase in workload means that we need to expand the team.

The role involves advising the SU on security arrangements for its overseas deployees, as it serves the rest of Government (particularly DFID, MOD and FCO) in its efforts to tackle instability overseas. 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, often high-threat, 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

• Deliver pre-deployment and post-deployment briefs for Stabilisation Unit deployees

• Provide security support as necessary to deployed staff, including the provision of additional advice and the staffing (where appropriate) of approvals for high risk travel in mission

• Initiate and manage information and threat warnings to deployed Stabilisation Unit staff, potentially within compressed timelines

• Provide out of hours security advice and support to the Senior Leadership Team

• Be prepared to deploy at short notice in a crisis response deployment that requires integrated security advice / management

• Assess security threats and trends affecting SU deployees

• 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

• Track record of providing security and safety advice for personnel and infrastructure against a spectrum of threats

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

• A broad understanding of international security issues, current affairs

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

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

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

• 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 – happy to embrace uncertainty and work with ambiguity

• Able to work both independently and as a team member

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

• Able to be authoritative when necessary; withstanding challenge whilst sustaining effective working relationships across Whitehall and the security community

• Previous Whitehall / HMG experience would be an advantage

• A working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation would be an advantage

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

Please go the below website for a copy of the job description and for instructions on how to apply for this role.

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/operational-security-adviser-(stabilisati...

Summary of the role

DFID South Sudan are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic South Sudanese Policy Officer to join the Humanitarian and Livelihoods Team. The post holder should have experience and knowledge in the fields of food security, livelihoods, resilience and/or economic security programming. But equally importantly should be intellectual curiosity, flexibility and a keenness to learn.

This job offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant contribution to delivering better impact and results from the humanitarian and resilience effort in South Sudan. The successful candidate will play a key role in informing key policy objectives and in designing and implementing DFID South Sudan’s multi-year humanitarian and resilience programming. The UK is one of the largest bilateral donors South Sudan and works closely with other key donors including the US, EU and Germany.

The context:

The humanitarian outlook in South Sudan is incredibly challenging. 5.3 million people are severely food insecure, and 1 million people are on the edge of famine. Four years of conflict has lead to significant displacement with 4 million people forced from their homes due to violence (1.9 million internally). The conflict has been divesting for people’s livelihoods and has severely eroded people’s normal copying capacity to deal with shocks and stresses. Ultimately only peace will resolve the humanitarian crisis in South Sudan, but until that happens it will be important to support the resilience of people and communities as far as possible.

Under the Humanitarian and Resilience in South Sudan (HARISS) programme, the UK through a range of partners has been supporting a range of essential life-saving services (food assistance, health, nutrition and WASH) as well as livelihood opportunities. These include diversified food production systems, stimulating market recovery through cash interventions, enabling vulnerable people to access markets, as well as working with communities through cash for work schemes to strengthen infrastructure that supports livelihoods and climate change adaptation.

DFID South Sudan’s 2016 to 2020 business plan sets out plans to build peace and stability, to reduce extreme poverty and to increase resilience. Our programmes help meet immediate life-saving needs and build South Sudanese people’s resilience to crises through strengthening their livelihoods. We also help support their basic health and education needs, and have cross-cutting work on conflict-sensitivity and governance analysis. The business plan explains how our country programme will adapt to a range of possible scenarios, including the current crisis and ongoing uncertainty.

This role sits within a friendly and high performing DFID South Sudan Humanitarian and Livelihoods Team (HLT), which is composed of three (two humanitarian and one livelihoods) advisors, as well as programme management team of nine, plus a Team Leader and a Deputy.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

The roles’ overarching responsibility is to provide high quality, timely and relevant technical advice to DFID South Sudan. The priorities will be:

1. Supporting the team with contextual (political, social and economic) analysis to inform humanitarian and resilience programming, policy development and advocacy strategies. Review existing research and analysis (including IPC) and advise on the design of appropriate research and analysis. Ensuring everything DFID South Sudan does, and especially new programming, is rooted in context.

2. Supporting partner management and technical direction. Work with advisers and programme management teams within HLT to ensure effective programme delivery of resilience focus programming.

3. Strengthening relationships with national and local stakeholders. Building relationships with key national and local stakeholders who play a role in shaping humanitarian and resilience programming and policy. This includes faith-based organisations, CSOs, NNGOs, Red Cross, academic institutions, Government and other non-government actors.

Specific duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Contributing strategic, timely and high quality technical inputs and analysis for policy and strategy work within DFID South Sudan, ensuring everything we do is informed by the context in South Sudan;

• Supporting technical oversight of the programmes, including implementation, ensuring VFM and monitoring and evaluation of the programme;

• Contributing to the management of key relationships with key local actors such as NNGOs, faith-based organisations, government, academics and think tanks;

• Supporting the office in the production of business cases, programme reviews, briefing, information notes, submissions, and other products as needed;

• Conducting field visits to monitoring partner projects and strengthen sub-national contextual understanding and analysis.

Successful candidates will have:

Essential criteria

• A Masters level degree in a relevant discipline or substantive, equivalent technical experience.

• At least 5 years technical experience in relation to humanitarian, livelihoods, resilience, economic security and/or protracted humanitarian emergencies.

• Solid experience of working in South Sudan or similar contexts.

• Strong understanding of the causes and dimensions of conflict and insecurity in South Sudan, and applying this knowledge to policies and programmes.

• Strong knowledge of the political context in South Sudan and how this relates to relates to humanitarian and resilience policies and programmes

• Ability to work under pressure and at pace, meeting competing priorities.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others.

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working with or in international organisations such as donors, UN, INGO, or the Red Cross.

• Knowledge of a number of South Sudanese indigenous languages

Core UK civil service competences

Candidates should be able to clearly demonstrate in their application examples of the following competencies:

Seeing the Big Picture, Leading and Communicating, Delivering at Pace, Collaborating and Partnering

Details of the above UK Civil service competencies are available at http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Civil-Service-Competency-Framework-July-2012.pdf

In addition, you will be expected to show a commitment to DFID’s values which are:

Risk and resilience

• South Sudan is a protracted crisis, which is getting steadily worse, with many people who have been displaced for years. It also has a strong regional dimension. The post holder will need to help DFID adapt and develop our response to meet these challenges, ensuring we are using approaches to strengthen resilience and reduce vulnerability where ever possible.

Humanitarian and disaster risk planning and management of relief programmes

• DFID South Sudan is delivering a multi-year humanitarian and resilience programme in a high risk environment with a great deal of public scrutiny. Delivering results for vulnerable South Sudanese is central to this role. A general understand of the humanitarian system in South Sudan, and how this relates to more development coordination forums is important.

• If you have not received a response in 2 weeks after closing date please consider your application as unsuccessful.

• The candidate must complete the application form onWWW.GOV.UKand send it to theAfricaHRHubRecruit@DFID.GOV.UKwith a copy of their most recent CV and Covering letter**. Please quote the following reference number when applying “SS0118”. Failure to do so may result in your application not being viewed.**

• Closing date of applications is midnight on 28 May 2018 Applications shown as being received after this time will not be accepted.

About InterAction:

InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with over 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Position Title: Consultants – Arabic and Spanish Translators

Position Type: Consultant

Location: Home based

Travel: 0

Reporting to: InterAction Shelter Advisor

InterAction is undertaking the translation of the existing Shelter and Settlements online training course. We are seeking the services of Arabic (Standard) and Spanish (LAC Region) translators. Consultants can be individuals or organizations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Please see list of tasks below and proposed schedule HERE:https://bit.ly/2Oj5SSB

The current course in divided into 5 modules and available and can be accessed from InterAction. InterAction will provide the original content in English in MS word format.

Translations will be carried out in phases as described in the attached schedule (see below). It is estimated the overall level of effort would be about 20 days. Initial translation of text and slides (PHASE-I: tasks 1 and 2) must be carried out in a timely manner and within the first month after signing of the contract. PHASE-II (Tasks 4, 6 and 7) will be carried out in conjunction with the E-learning consultants upon the development of the draft version of the online course as described in the schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications and experience:

· Must be fluent in English and the target language (Arabic or Spanish), preferably native speaker.

· knowledge of the culture in the relevant countries and the region gained by living and working there. Clear understanding of regional cultural, social and political sensitivities related to usage of terminologies.

· Clear understanding of humanitarian assistance and familiar with the S&S and related sectors.

· Able to reproduce the text clearly, accurately and in the style intended by the original author. Research legal, technical or scientific terms and consult with experts to make sure the translation is accurate and easily understood by intended audience (InterAction will assist and facilitate access to technical experts as needed).

· Able to meet strict deadlines and adaptable to slight changes in schedule.

· Bachelors or higher degree. Certificate in professional translation is preferred.

· Preference will be given to individuals or organizations currently working in humanitarian settings and has carried out formal translation work.

· This position is home based but preferably available for occasional in person meetings in Washington DC for orientation and consultations with appropriate S&S experts.

Work must start within a week of signing the consultant agreement and the first two tasks must be completed within one month. 50% of the contracted amount will be paid upon completion of PHASE-I and 50% upon completion of PHASE-II.

Please see list of tasks below and proposed schedule HERE:https://bit.ly/2Oj5SSB

Translation - Task descriptions and approximate schedule

Work Description [ESTIMATED DAYS]

A. Translation of the current English curriculum into the chosen language: [10 DAYS}, that includes: Review of English language content and clarifications of 5 Modules in English; Translation of five module; Cross checking and ensuring consistency of terminology across all modules. (All texts will be provided in MS Word by InterAction)

B. Review, clarifications and editing to be done with InterAction and E-Learning Consultant: [2 DAYS]

C. Development of the E-Learning Course (E-Learning Consultant/Separate contract)

D. Review and edit the draft online course (pre-audio): [3 DAYS], that includes: Review and edit pre-audio version of five modules of e-learning course; Provide edits as track change on MS Word file in target language

E. Development and incorporation of audio (E-Learning Consultant/Separate contract)

F. Review and final edit of the course (with Audio) [3 DAYS], that includes: Final review of audio version x 5 Modules (Synthesized version); Final review of audio version x 5 Modules (Live version)

G. Complete E-Learning course and upload (E-Learning Consultant/Separate contract)

H. Additional edits as needed [2 DAYS], that includes: Additional edits and corrections, if needed, after uploading to websites

Separate applications are required for Arabic and Spanish languages. Please apply attaching a resume (Max 2 pages) clearly stating previous translation work and expected renumeration for the entire effort by email to jobs@interaction.org.

Please apply by COB September 7^th, 2018 and applications will be reviewed as they are received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The work is pending funding approval and expected to start Sep/Oct 2018.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This consultancy is home-based. 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

Please apply attaching a resume (Max 2 pages) clearly stating previous translation work and expected renumeration for the entire effort. Consultants will be selected based on qualifications and experience based on bid analysis.

TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Consultant – Arabic Translator OR Consultant - Spanish Translator. Separate applications are required for each language. Position will remain open until filled but applications must be received beforeSeptember 7^th, 2018 and will be reviewed as they are received. Only finalists will be contacted. Questions regarding the tasks and schedule of work can be addressed to shelter@interaction.org before 31 August 2018.

About InterAction:

InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with over 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.

POSITION SUMMARY

Position Title: Policy Coordinator – Protection

Position Type: Full-time

Location: Washington, DC

Travel: 10 – 20% (domestic/international)

Reporting to: Director of Protection

The Policy Coordinator - Protection is part of InterAction’s Humanitarian Policy and Practice (HPP) Team with a primary focus on organizing and carrying out InterAction activities promoting policy and practice measures to enhance the protection civilians in armed conflict, in particular in relation to U.S. government policy. This is carried out in close collaboration with the Director of Protection, other HPP team members, InterAction members, and key allies.

The Policy Coordinator additionally actively contributes to broader protection and HPP work streams, taking a lead role where needed, and actively participates in the broader work and activities of InterAction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plan, organize, and facilitate activities of InterAction, InterAction members, and other allies to promote policy initiatives to minimize civilian harm during armed conflict in close collaboration with other team members and in consultation with other stakeholders. This includes ensuring ongoing information flow among key stakeholders; pro-actively identifying opportunities and issues which warrant attention; organizing and facilitating activities; tracking progress on issues of concern; making links to other working groups, organizations and initiatives; and developing and maintaining an ongoing collaborative agenda of work.

· Plan and organize meetings and roundtable events including, working with other team members, InterAction members and other stakeholders to develop a Terms of Reference (ToR), identify key themes and speakers and participants, ensuring field level participation, and leading the writing of the outcome report through a collaborative process.

· Undertake and coordinate research and writing projects to address key protection concerns, ensuring that the purpose and scope of work is well-defined, comprehensive and relevant to needs, of high quality, and delivered in a timely and professional manner. Research is expected to feed into inter alia press statements, the publication of policy briefs, the design of policy discussions/roundtables, field missions, and other support to the field.

· Coordinate field visits including creating a Terms of Reference, pre-visit research and liaison with counterparts in-country, logistics (transportation, accommodation), scheduling consultations; securing visa requirements including mission-support letters from InterAction and hosting agency, in-country roundtable preparation (venue, meals, materials, technology support, etc.); helping to prepare travel budgets and basic financial accounting while in-country; and, drafting findings and recommendations.

· Contribute actively to the work of the protection team, including to support activities of the working groups supported by the protection team, taking a lead role where appropriate, to develop and implement activities.

· Facilitate the ongoing tracking of analysis, reports, and significant events in current and developing crises which enables timely public and private action by InterAction and its members. Work with others, leading where needed, to develop policy briefs, articles, statements and other written materials in support of this effort.

· Actively contribute to HPP work streams and activities, including through strategic planning, the shaping of new initiatives, and new teams formed in pursuit of HPP work streams. This may involve taking a lead role to advance work streams on behalf of HPP.

· Contribute to donor research, grant proposals, project and budget monitoring, and donor reporting for protection programs.

· Act as the HPP focal point for Communications and maintain the HPP components of InterAction’s website in consultation with the HPP team.

· Represent InterAction’s HPP Team internally and externally, as requested.

· Actively participate in InterAction initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

· A Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required and a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. international security policy, humanitarian policy, conflict resolution, international law) is preferred;

· At least four years of experience working for an NGO or international organization supporting or facilitating multi-stakeholder activities;

· Demonstrable and superior research and writing skills, with an ability to synthesize large amounts of information quickly and write clearly and succinctly about complex ideas;

· Strong conceptual and analytical thinking with an ability to identify issues which warrant attention, identify action to be taken, and distill and communicate complex ideas;

· Ability to pro-actively pursue objectives and activities through inter-personal and inter-agency collaboration;

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time and competing demands effectively while working under pressure with tight deadlines;

· Able to balance the need to work independently while collaborating closely with other team members;

· Familiarity with critical topics in international humanitarian law, humanitarian action, and related policy, ideally with some operational level experience in humanitarian crises;

· Familiarity with assessment, analysis, planning, monitoring and evaluation methods in humanitarian crises;

· Some proposal development and project management 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.

TO APPLY

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Policy Coordinator - Protection. Position will remain open until filled but applications received before 4 September2018 are preferred. Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted.

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.

Passionate about international humanitarian and global development work? Want an internship with an organization working to make a difference? Love storytelling? Join the InterAction Communications Team.
This is a part-time, unpaid internship during the fall semester 2018 and interns will be working approximately 20 hours/week.

InterAction’s Communications interns walk away with projects to put in their portfolios and a breadth of skills they can bring to any entry-level communications position. InterAction’s Communications team offers two, unpaid internship each semester to a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in social media, online communications, media relations and multimedia.

Responsibilities may include:

• Developing and publishing creative content for all InterAction social media accounts, including Facebook and Twitter
• Writing for InterAction website and blog
• Assisting in planning and compiling monthly eNewsletter
• Monitoring web performance using Google Analytics
• Working with Communications and IT teams to create a new online archive for photo contest submissions
• Collaborating with staff on new ideas, directions, and strategies for marketing and communications
• Tracking, recording and logging InterAction media clips
• Working on infographics, videos or other multimedia content
• Helping plan and implement social media campaigns that inform and influence how people think about pivotal issues like the refugee crisis, ending poverty, and global health and nutrition.

Qualifications:

• College junior, senior, or graduate student enrolled in a communications, public relations, journalism, English, international relations, graphic design or related degree program, or have recently obtained such a degree
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Prior experience with social media writing for an organization
• Interested in humanitarian relief and global development issues
• Passionate about storytelling and communications
• Talent for learning new skills quickly
• Creativity and willingness to contribute ideas
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to work independently but also thrive in a team
• Self-motivated and flexible along with a can-do attitude
• Highly organized and detail oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience or familiarity with website production
• Multimedia, graphic design, video editing and photography skills desired, but not mandatory
• Must be able to work 20 or more hours a week

To Apply: All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@interaction.org. Please include “Communications Fall Intern” in the subject line of the email.

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

The US Agency for International Development Iraq (USAID) Iraq Governance Performance Accountability (IGPA) project is designed to assist the Government of Iraq (GOI) at central and provincial levels to be more responsive, inclusive, equitable, and accountable in the delivery of public services to all its citizens including members of vulnerable groups. Because IGPA aims to improve service delivery, enhance public financial management, and strengthen the monitoring and oversight of both, a solid analysis of what the landscape of public service delivery, gender equality and social inclusion looks like in Iraq is critical for designing and implementing technical assistance interventions to contribute to strengthening the social contract between Iraqi citizens and their government. Given the pattern of weak service provision across Iraq, the IGPA gender analysis is designed to determine the extent to which the quality of public service delivery correlates with citizens’ membership in a vulnerable social group specifically women, youth, internally displaced persons (IDPS), people living with a disability (PWD), and ethnic or religious minorities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Equality and Inclusion Programs Coordinator will provide programmatic and administrative support for all Equality and Inclusion Team activities. The Coordinator will report to the Senior Specialist, Equality and Inclusion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Work with E&I Team to coordinate work activities, meet deadlines, and provide support where needed

· Provide day-to-day administrative and programmatic support to the E&I team

· Assist team with tasks such as scheduling and coordinating trainings, workshops, and conferences, including taking primary responsibility for organizing an annual Women’s Day Conference

· Prepare training kits or information packages for conferences, events and advocacy campaigns

· Maintain team workplan tracker and update team members of upcoming deadlines

· Develop and maintain an efficient filing system for the E&I Team

· Coordinate with the M&E Team to collect data, track progress towards assigned indicators, and track participation of women and minorities in all IGPA events

· Under the supervision of the Director, coordinate all team reporting

· Collaborate with provincial teams, finance/administration and Baghdad program staff on administrative, financial and programmatic tasks as assigned by the Director

· Liaise with provincial office staff as required, and provide assistance to provincial office staff when visiting Baghdad

· Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· BS, BA and 4 years relevant experience

· Prior experience in the international development sector

· Strong English writing and speaking skills is a requirement, including editing and formatting of documents written in English

· Strong event coordination and facilitation skills

· Experience in design, development, management, monitoring, and evaluation of projects.

· Commitment to equality and rights ideals for women, minorities, and vulnerable populations

· Knowledge of relevant software applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other MS-based editing and document layout-out applications

· Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines

· Self-motivated and well organized

· Professional demeanor

· Capacity to work well with minimal supervision

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Initiative, problem solving skills, and drive to implement new ideas

· Ability to interact with senior management and GOI government officials

· Fluency in English and Arabic required. Fluency in Kurdish strongly desired

To apply please visit GRI's Jobs Board at:
https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=67

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

The US Agency for International Development Iraq (USAID) Iraq Governance Performance Accountability (IGPA) project is designed to assist the Government of Iraq (GOI) at central and provincial levels to be more responsive, inclusive, equitable, and accountable in the delivery of public services to all its citizens including members of vulnerable groups. Because IGPA aims to improve service delivery, enhance public financial management, and strengthen the monitoring and oversight of both, a solid analysis of what the landscape of public service delivery, gender equality and social inclusion looks like in Iraq is critical for designing and implementing technical assistance interventions to contribute to strengthening the social contract between Iraqi citizens and their government. Given the pattern of weak service provision across Iraq, the IGPA gender analysis is designed to determine the extent to which the quality of public service delivery correlates with citizens’ membership in a vulnerable social group specifically women, youth, internally displaced persons (IDPS), people living with a disability (PWD), and ethnic or religious minorities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Gender Specialist for WatSan will help identify the needs of women and vulnerable populations in GOI service delivery, specifically water and solid waste, and implement activities to address those needs. The Gender Specialist for Service Delivery will report to the Director of Equality and Inclusion, and coordinate with the IGPA team in Iraq.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assist the Senior Gender Advisor to conduct a rapid assessment of gender in water and solid waste service delivery processes

· Assist the Senior Gender Advisor for Service Delivery to develop a Service Delivery Toolkit for Diversity and Inclusion

· Assist the Senior Gender advisor for Service Delivery to develop a training program on gender and service delivery for target government units

· Coordinate the implementation of a training program on gender and service delivery for target government units

· Work with government counterparts in Baghdad, Babil, Basra, Erbil, Nineveh, and Anbar to conduct a gender capacity assessment of target government units

· Work with government counterparts to implement Gender and Beneficiary Analysis Guidelines

· Meet with government officials in target IGPA provinces to discuss service delivery needs

· Identify potential service delivery processes for re-engineering as relates to gender mainstreaming

· Coordinate closely with IGPA Service Delivery team, the Women’s Empowerment Directorate, the Kurdish High Council for Women’s Affairs, and provincial governments to conduct activities

· Additional responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

· MS or MA and 5 years experience; or BS, BA and 7 years experience

· Proven experience working on gender and diversity in service delivery required

• Proven experience developing gender and diversity training programs required
• Prior experience training government employees on issues of diversity and gender required
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships with GOI government officials
• Strong familiarity with relevant GOI Ministries and the decentralization process
• Engineering background a plus
• Fluency in English and Arabic required. Fluency Kurdish strongly desired.
• Self-motivated and well organized.
• Willingness to travel to Babil, Basra, Erbil, Nineveh, and Anbar
• Strong network with relevant counterparts

To apply, please visit GRI's Jobs Board:
https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=70

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

The US Agency for International Development Iraq (USAID) Iraq Governance Performance Accountability (IGPA) project is designed to assist the Government of Iraq (GOI) at central and provincial levels to be more responsive, inclusive, equitable, and accountable in the delivery of public services to all its citizens including members of vulnerable groups. Because IGPA aims to improve service delivery, enhance public financial management, and strengthen the monitoring and oversight of both, a solid analysis of what the landscape of public service delivery, gender equality and social inclusion looks like in Iraq is critical for designing and implementing technical assistance interventions to contribute to strengthening the social contract between Iraqi citizens and their government. Given the pattern of weak service provision across Iraq, the IGPA gender analysis is designed to determine the extent to which the quality of public service delivery correlates with citizens’ membership in a vulnerable social group specifically women, youth, internally displaced persons (IDPS), people living with a disability (PWD), and ethnic or religious minorities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior/Specialist for Inclusive Institutional Development will provide day-to-day management to support organizational capacity development for Provincial Women’s Departments, and help select government units adopt and apply gender mainstreaming principles in organization reform processes. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to transparent and inclusive government in Iraq, and the ability to focus on activity impact. The Specialist will report to the Director of Equality and Inclusion.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Coordinate all aspects of support for pilot Provincial Women’s Empowerment Departments (PWEDs),

· Analyze organizational goals and develop management and operational documents as necessary, including strategy and work plan, reporting templates, and inter-departmental collaboration protocols

· Analyze capacity and organize training and mentoring as necessary, including liaising with other donors and implementers to provide select assistance

· Support PWEDs to identify community needs and develop and manage targeted interventions

· Track progress of PWEDs and provide additional support as needed

· Provide advice on gender inclusion for all IGPA organizational development initiatives

· Maintain activity files, update program tracker, and submit reports as necessary

· Develop a strong and cooperative working relationship with regional coordinators and government counterparts

· Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Specialist BS, BA and 10 years of experience or Masters and 7 years experience,

Senior Specialist BS, BA and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years of experience

· Proven experience with good governance programming in Iraq

· Proven experience with gender programming in Iraq

· Strong event coordination and facilitation skills

· Experience in design, development, management, monitoring, and evaluation of projects.

· Commitment to equality and rights ideals for women, minorities, and vulnerable populations

· Knowledge of relevant software applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other MS-based editing and document layout-out applications

· Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines

· Self-motivated and well organized

· Professional demeanor

· Capacity to work well with minimal supervision

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Initiative, problem solving skills, and drive to implement new ideas

· Ability to interact with senior management and GOI government officials

· Fluency in English and Arabic required. Fluency Kurdish strongly desired

· Willingness to travel to Iraqi governates, including Basra and Nineveh

To apply, please visit GRI's Jobs Board:
https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=68

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

The US Agency for International Development Iraq (USAID) Iraq Governance Performance Accountability (IGPA) project is designed to assist the Government of Iraq (GOI) at central and provincial levels to be more responsive, inclusive, equitable, and accountable in the delivery of public services to all its citizens including members of vulnerable groups. Because IGPA aims to improve service delivery, enhance public financial management, and strengthen the monitoring and oversight of both, a solid analysis of what the landscape of public service delivery, gender equality and social inclusion looks like in Iraq is critical for designing and implementing technical assistance interventions to contribute to strengthening the social contract between Iraqi citizens and their government. Given the pattern of weak service provision across Iraq, the IGPA gender analysis is designed to determine the extent to which the quality of public service delivery correlates with citizens’ membership in a vulnerable social group specifically women, youth, internally displaced persons (IDPS), people living with a disability (PWD), and ethnic or religious minorities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Gender Responsive Budgeting Specialist will coordinate and support gender responsive budgeting programming, including a feasibility assessment to identify the requirements for implementing a pilot gender responsive budgeting program in a select Iraq province. The Specialist will report to the Director of Equality and Inclusion, and coordinate with the IGPA team in Iraq.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Senior Advisor to conduct a feasibility assessment for a pilot gender responsive budgeting program in a province or government unit identified by IGPA and prepare a report
• Coordinate the design and implementation of a Gender Responsive Budget Pilot in assigned province
• Meet with government officials in the select province to discuss needs and build support for the proposed pilot
• Coordinate closely with IGPA, the Women’s Empowerment Directorate, and/or the Kurdish High Council for Women’s Affairs

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Specialist BS, BA and 10 years of experience or Masters and 7 years experience,
• Senior Specialist BS, BA and 12 years of experience or Masters degree and 10 years of experience
• Proven knowledge of Gender Responsive Budgeting principles and standards, and a track record of successful implementation
• Proven experience with good governance programming in Iraq
• Proven experience with gender programming in Iraq
• Strong event coordination and facilitation skills
• Experience in design, development, management, monitoring, and evaluation of projects.
• Commitment to equality and rights ideals for women, minorities, and vulnerable populations
• Knowledge of relevant software applications, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and other MS-based editing and document layout-out applications
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines
• Self-motivated and well organized
• Professional demeanor
• Capacity to work well with minimal supervision
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Initiative, problem solving skills, and drive to implement new ideas
• Ability to interact with senior management and GOI government officials
• Fluency in English and Arabic required. Fluency in Kurdish strongly desired
• Willingness to travel to Iraqi governates, including Basra and Nineveh

To apply, please visit GRI's Jobs Board:
https://genderresources.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=69

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: Analyst, USG Regulatory Risk and NGO Response

Position Type: 3 Months (October-December 2018)

Location: Washington, DC

Travel: Domestic (within Washington, DC)

Reporting to: VP, HPP

Primary Relationships

Reporting to the VP, Humanitarian Policy and Practice, the analyst will work alongside numerous colleagues including the VP for Global Development Policy and Learning, Director for Humanitarian Practice, the Legislative Manager for Humanitarian Affairs, the Manager for Democracy, Rights, and Governance Initiative, as well as with member NGOs concerned with the increasing regulatory environment. Externally, this position liaises with InterAction members, the Charity & Security Network and other similar groups, as well as with USG offices that oversee regulations, including but not limited to USAID, the Departments of State and Treasury, Offices of the Inspector General, and the US Congress. Depending on progress, the analyst may also dialogue with other non-USG donors to further comparative points within the research.

Purpose of project

Donors are under increasing domestic pressure to justify and safeguard the use of development and humanitarian funds, with the potential risk of programs and budgets being reduced if adequate assurances cannot be provided against regulatory parameters. Both donors and aid organizations face considerable scrutiny over fraud, safeguarding and counter-terrorism issues, and have low levels of tolerance for any such systems failures. Risk, and the way it is experienced and shared differently by government donors and their NGO partners is growing into a barrier towards finding common solution to the increasing pressures. These pressures include but are not limited to OIG regulations, bank de-risking, partner or beneficiary vetting, and counter-terrorism legislation.

Within the humanitarian sphere, the result of additional conditionalities include: increased time needed to obtain funding to respond; decreasing adaptability in highly complex and volatile operational environments, as well as in more risk-averse programming and priority setting by agencies; tightly earmarked funds with narrow programming windows; decreased utilization or remote management and/or partnership arrangements; private funds being used to cover costs of extensive compliance mechanisms; and the limited availability of flexible and multi-year funding to ensure program continuity.

For the broader development sphere, the increasing regulatory environment threatens to decrease civil society’s ability to operate independently. Furthermore, some regulatory measures of growing concern to the NGOs were not designed for them or their operations, yet outdated definitions and stricter enforcement could ensnare NGOs. These include bank de-risking measures, and new legislation connected to the Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA) of 1938. Efforts to remove exemptions or retain unclear language may further impact non-profits.

The analyst will explore what policies, procedures and guidelines are in place, and for what reasons, mapping out clearly the various measures by different USG offices to regulate NGOs’ operations and finances. Additionally, the research will need to include the impact of current external threats to NGOs, such as the recent case brought against NPA by a private citizen, using USG laws.

Members have taken on different responses to the current shifting environment, with some standing up compliance units, and other tracking as best they can how to protect their organization. There is a need to educate ourselves on what is being asked of us, and who is doing what, where, why and how. Additionally, we need a common language, based on evidence, of the cost of the regulatory environment, including clarity on in what other areas of its foreign assistance portfolio the USG is willing to accept risks and why.

This position is intended to serve as a temporary surge, building on the existing capacities of InterAction staff and members to aid us in defining the current landscape, and building out recommended next steps for InterAction and its members.

Desired outcome and key activities

InterAction members gain a broader understanding of regulatory measures in place, and their impact, and define a collective strategy for mitigation efforts. To achieve this outcome, the consultant will work with InterAction members and other stakeholders to:

1. Conduct a comprehensive mapping, and accompanying analysis to include trends and impacts of the USG regulatory environment as its impacts on international NGOs and their operations, to include the expertise and concerns of NGOs and government officials, forecasting of future legislation or donor guidance, and identifying upcoming opportunities for briefings and educational meetings with relevant stakeholders.
2. Develop a best practices / options guidance note on how NGOs are responding to the regulatory environment, attentive to the diversity of operations and size amongst NGOs. Supporting materials may include interviews, review of NGO procedures, and media reports.
3. Coordinate and facilitate educational briefings and meetings with NGOs on the results of the mapping exercise, leading into the development of proposed next steps.
4. Draft an “after action” review to document successes, challenges, and lessons learned from this process.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years professional experience in development/humanitarian operations, including an understanding of USG compliance environment;
• Strong understanding of INGO sector and the USG donor environment;
• Proven analytical skills, with demonstrated ability to identify consequences and potential implications for NGOs and their operations of regulatory mechanisms and actions;
• Excellent 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;
• 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.

TO APPLY
Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Analyst, USG Regulatory Risk and NGO Response. Position will remain open until filled but applications received before 27 September 2018 are preferred. Due to the expected volume of applications, only finalists will be contacted.

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.

Passionate about international humanitarian and global development work? Want an internship with an organization working to make a difference? Love storytelling? Join the InterAction Communications Team.
This is a part-time, unpaid internship during the spring 2019 semester and interns will be working approximately 20 hours/week.

InterAction’s Communications interns walk away with projects to put in their portfolios and a breadth of skills they can bring to any entry-level communications position. InterAction’s Communications team offers two, unpaid internship each semester to a student interested in gaining hands-on experience in social media, online communications, media relations and multimedia.

Responsibilities may include:

• Developing and publishing creative content for all InterAction social media accounts, including Facebook and Twitter
• Writing for InterAction website and blog
• Assisting in planning and compiling monthly eNewsletter
• Monitoring web performance using Google Analytics
• Working with Communications and IT teams to create a new online archive for photo contest submissions
• Collaborating with staff on new ideas, directions, and strategies for marketing and communications
• Tracking, recording and logging InterAction media clips
• Working on infographics, videos or other multimedia content
• Helping plan and implement social media campaigns that inform and influence how people think about pivotal issues like the refugee crisis, ending poverty, and global health and nutrition.

Qualifications:

• College junior, senior, or graduate student enrolled in a communications, public relations, journalism, English, international relations, graphic design or related degree program, or have recently obtained such a degree
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Prior experience with social media writing for an organization
• Interested in humanitarian relief and global development issues
• Passionate about storytelling and communications
• Talent for learning new skills quickly
• Creativity and willingness to contribute ideas
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to work independently but also thrive in a team
• Self-motivated and flexible along with a can-do attitude
• Highly organized and detail oriented in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience or familiarity with website production
• Multimedia, graphic design, video editing and photography skills desired, but not mandatory
• Must be able to work 20 or more hours a week

To Apply: All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to jobs@interaction.org. Please include “Communications Spring Intern” in the subject line of the emai

About Interaction:

InterAction is the largest alliance of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) in the U.S., with over 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: Advisor, Operational Security

Position Type: Full-time, long term

Location: Washington, DC

Travel: 15%-20% (primarily international)

Reporting to: Director, Humanitarian Practice

Key Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of this position is to aide members in their operational response through: supporting member capacity to develop enabling security strategies, tracking and disseminating successful approaches, guiding on standards, and drafting advocacy messages.

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Work in close collaboration with the crisis-specific, IHL and security WGs, ensuring an appropriate liaison between them, to ensure security coordination issues are well-understood and discussed as relevant.
• Give guidance and feedback to members and staff on security issues and coordination.
• Ensure identification, monitoring and analysis of context-specific security access constraints and risks, and the mitigating measures undertaken or recommended.
• Identify and give relevant select briefings on security issues and coordination.
• Provide support and engagement to membership on Saving Lives Together.
• Pursue and develop relationships with external partners to identify and support how members engage at global and country-level on security.
• Review and provide advice on policy issues related to safeguarding humanitarian principles and ensuring the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance.
• Liaise with InterAction’s communications and policy teams regarding messaging around an enabling response environment and impediments.
• Support senior staff in their representational duties related to security.
• Collaborate with other InterAction staff and teams, with members, and with other InterAction stakeholders.
• Support InterAction’s organizational security approach, supervising and advising staff as required.
• Participate in field missions, with colleague or as an NGO representative, looking specifically at issues related to creating a collective enabling security environment and approach.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate has a minimum of seven years professional experience working in complex humanitarian situations, preferably in a field-based role related to enabling access through overseeing operational security for a member organization of InterAction.

Additionally, they possess:

• An understanding of the humanitarian architecture, including the relevant policy frameworks on security, access and civ-mil coordination, and the diversity of partnerships involved within a principled response;
• Analytical skills, demonstrated by an ability to conduct independent analysis, identify issues, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Communication skills, capable of both presenting on behalf of the collective, and preparing members and InterAction staff to do so.
• Writing skills, demonstrated by an ability to prepare clear and concise reports, articulating options concisely, conveying maximum information, making and defending recommendations.
• Proven ability to work independently: to plan and organize, establish priorities, manage and monitor work plans, coordinate competing demands, and work to tight deadlines with limited supervision.
• Proven interpersonal skills and demonstrable commitment to a collaborative approach.
• Master degree or equivalent in a relevant field; work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Availability for international travel, potentially to insecure environments.
• Fluency in one or more languages beyond English is a plus.

Primary Relationships

Reporting to the Director of Humanitarian Practice and working alongside the rest of the Humanitarian Policy and Practice team. The Operational Security Advisor 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.

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 email your resume and cover letter to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing: Advisor, Operational Security. Cover letter and resume must address the above listed requirements directly.

Position will remain open until filled

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 InterAction:

InterAction is the largest U.S. based coalition of international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) with nearly 190 members working around the world in low- and middle-income countries, fragile and post-conflict states, and emerging/growth economies. Member organizations are large and small, secular and faith-based, with a focus on people living in the world’s most poor and vulnerable places. The U.S. public, foundations, and governments support the work of our member NGOs that collectively invest and manage more than $15.4 billion a year. InterAction revenues come from dues, government grants, private foundation and corporate grants, and a growing fee-for-service program portfolio. Using its collective voice and convening power, InterAction seeks to shape important policy decisions and actions across a wide range of issues – including foreign assistance, humanitarian relief, development, economic equity, food security, and climate change – that advance human dignity, human potential, and self-determination.

About the Project:

In March, InterAction formalized its CEO Pledge on Preventing Sexual Abuse, Exploitation, and Harassment by and of NGO Staff, calling on nongovernmental organization CEOs to lead the international humanitarian and development sector in making change. To date, more than 120 CEOs have signed on and the number continues to grow.

Through a combination of policy, guidance, training, and practice, InterAction and its members will adapt a culture of prevention, response, and support in the face of sexual harassment, abuse, and exploitation, thus making our offices and programs safer spaces for individuals and communities alike.

Position Objective:

The position objective is to bring organizations together to catalyze changes in policy, practice, and behavior in the aid sector that prevents and responds to sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment of and by NGO staff in development and humanitarian settings.

Position Description:

The Senior Manager is responsible for the overall management of this three-year project including execution of the grant deliverables and associated activities around four strategic objectives defined as:

1. NGOs developing a greater understanding of the sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment faced by their staff and the affected people with whom they work;

2. Sexual abuse, exploitation and harassment within NGO programs and offices is decreased through greater information sharing and increased prevention capacities and practices.

3. InterAction and its members are more accountable to the creation of safe, thriving environments through the development of standards and mechanisms to investigate and report on incidents of sexual abuse, exploitation, and harassment.

4. Research and piloting of innovative approaches, achieved through sub-granting processes, results in model organizational tools and policies developed, available, and adaptable to NGOs across InterAction and our partners, regardless of size, capacity or budget.

The Senior Manager will work closely with numerous internal and external stakeholders to move the project forward. Internal relationships will be cross-teams including engagement with the Communications team, the membership team and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) on the Humanitarian Policy and Practice team. External relationships will include various staff levels of member and non-member agencies; consultants with expertise in various aspects of safeguarding (i.e. human resources professionals, attorneys, insurance experts etc.) and international NGO fora.

Essential Functions:

1. Coordinate and build relationships across member agency operational teams, human resource professionals, attorneys, and other key stakeholders to bring positive change to sector policies, practices, training and evaluation methods around safeguarding while achieving project deliverables.
2. Engage stakeholders to develop SHA definitions, policies, learning opportunities, trainings, accountability, including the standards development process, and evaluation methods.
3. Lead and coordinate task teams or other Working Groups inclusive of InterAction, members and partners to achieve results of project.
4. Collaborate with other global consortia working on PSEA/SHA to ensure inter-linkages and division of duties clear amongst groups as well as to members.
5. Working with the sub-grant manager, establish RFPs and develop and manage the sub-grant process.
6. Recruit and supervise outside consultants; seeking pro bono support where feasible.
7. Support the development of an online portal and staffing content.
8. Supervise the Manager, From Pledge to Action Project Sub-Grants.
9. Support the VP, HPP, in her facilitation of the CEO Task Force on PSEA/SHA.
10. Evaluate progress and provide donor reporting.

Competencies:

• Experience with protection from abuse and exploitation and sexual harassment in development and humanitarian contexts required; knowledge of international protection frameworks and mechanisms preferred.
• Experience working in multi-cultural environments;
• Experience with facilitating change management;
• Experience managing communities of practice bringing multiple stakeholders to consensus, holding individuals accountable and adhering to deadlines;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with competency in the development and delivery of training;
• Investigations experience with programming to prevent sexual abuse and exploitation, as well as an understanding of workplace sexual harassment policies;
• An understanding of programmatic and organizational accountability, including the codes of conducts and standards that guide humanitarian and development programming an asset.

Requirements:

· A Master’s degree or equivalent in relevant field

· Proven experience (at least 7 years) of managing and coordinating large grants, preferably in relation to complex and multisectoral program and/or implemented through a consortium model of working.

· Experience managing a grant.

· Proven experience of managing coordination mechanisms with multiple stakeholders, preferably within a consortium structure.

· Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) and significant experience in reporting.

· Good knowledge of administrative, financial and logistic procedures in the framework of complex programming.

· Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with senior representatives of donor, INGO and government structures and to represent the consortium at national or international level fora.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Senior Manager will manage the Manager, From Pledge to Action Project Sub-Grants.

Compensation:

TBD

Expected Start Date:

12/15/18 (pending funding)

Reports to:

Vice President, Membership & Public Engagement

Travel:

Limited international/domestic travel requirements (10%)

* All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Other Duties:

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned as the project progresses.

To Apply: Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, salary expectations and writing sample to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing title Senior Manager, From Pledge to Action Project. Position will remain open until filled, but applications received before November 16 are preferred. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for this position. All applicants must be able to provide

Position Summary:

Qualifications Required:

· Bachelors Degree in related field

· Experience working as part of a team, and facilitating cross team collaboration

· Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office software

· Strong commitment to InterAction mission and values

Qualifications Desired:

· Graduate Degree in related field

· Experience in organizing and supporting workshops and meetings

· Experience and interest in coordinating stakeholders around common objectives

· Knowledge of international issues, particularly those related to the field of humanitarian response in armed conflict and natural disaster

· Previous experience with humanitarian response in disaster, armed conflict or refugee settings/ cross-cultural experience (work, study, travel) in developing countries

· Experience and interest in advocacy and communications strategy development and implementation

Essential Functions:

· Facilitate the work of InterAction Humanitarian Working Groups and lead on specific work streams and activities.

· Ensure effective support to regular and ad-hoc thematic and context-specific working groups: organize annual work planning cycles and regular meetings; prepare materials such as policy and programmatic briefing documents, situation updates and formal correspondence in support of working group activities; craft agendas; arrange room space and refreshments, maintain participant lists, and track and disseminate action points.

· Ensure the timely and efficient flow of information in support of InterAction members and working groups.

· Proactively identify opportunities for Humanitarian Working group learning and engagement on humanitarian priorities.

· Maintain the HPP components of InterAction’s websites, including selecting and posting documents, reports, press releases and other information of interest to InterAction membership and the general public.

· Liaise with external counterparts in the US government, UN agencies and other NGO consortia regarding HPPT and its work, and to facilitate inter-agency liaison, coordination and collaboration.

· Organize events, such as workshops, roundtable discussions, and other events and meetings in close collaboration with other HPP staff and members domestically and internationally.

· Ensure timely support to InterAction NGO member staff, including responding to member inquiries regarding InterAction’s working groups, key issues and contexts of concern.

· Assist and support all members of HPP Team, including the Vice President, on an as-needed basis.

· Assist with grant submissions and reporting as required.

· Maintain up-to-date HPP email lists for relevant thematic issues and countries. Write, edit, vet, and disseminate email communications for the lists from the HPPC email accounts.

· Be an active member of InterAction’s HPP team and promote collaboration with other InterAction teams.

· Provide guidance and mentorship on InterAction systems and procedures to new HPP staff.

Other Duties:

· As part of an organization wide effort, play a role in organizing the annual InterAction Forum.

· Complete administrative tasks related to liaising with the finance and administrative team.

· Recruit, hire and supervise interns and coordinate their work.

· Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned.

Success Factors:

· Ability to proactively and independently follow through on tasks and responsibilities in detail-oriented manner with limited supervision

· Superior interpersonal and relationship-building skills

· Strong oral and written communication skills

· Ability to interact with others in a professional manner and with colleagues of varied work styles

· Excellent planning, organizational and administrative skills

· Ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage time effectively, even under pressure and tight deadlines

· Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders around consensus-driven, common agenda/platforms

· Interest in deepening knowledge and experience in humanitarian policy and practice

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is in Washington DC, and remote work will not be considered. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Physical demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employees must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

· Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Compensation:

TBD

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Expected Start Date:

Early January.

To Apply:

Please e-mail your resume, cover letter, salary expectations and writing sample to jobs@interaction.org with subject line containing, Program Associate. Position will remain open until filled, but applications received before November 30 are preferred. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered for this position.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period. Due to the volume of applications, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls Please!