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Iraq: Medical Coordinator

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 06 Jan 2017

**I. General information

Job title:** Medical Coordinator

Job location: Erbil and Dohuk, Kurdistan (with frequent travel to Dohuk Governorate and project sites in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq.)

Starting date of mission: 15 January 2017

Duration of mission: 6 months

Place within the organization:Hierarchically accountable to the General Coordinator and functionally accountable to the Medical Director in HQ .

Job dimension:

Responsible for the overall medical (surgical) strategy and content of programme in Iraq. Functionally manages medical / technical aspects at programme level and advises the national Project Manager on technical medical issues and management of surgical teams.

This includes:

§ Define medical strategy for the mission

§ Providing medical leadership and direction in the mission.

§ Defining and developing CDE medical and surgical policies and standards into implementation strategies.

§ Safe-guarding medical ethics and the quality of medical and surgical programming (ie relevance, effectiveness, safety, accessibility and appropriateness, as well as “best practice” clinical management of patients).

§ Assisting in the assessment and development of new CDE humanitarian medical and surgical programmes within Iraq / regionally.

§ Management and analysis of health projects data in conjunction with Project Manager.

II General presentation:

Description of the mission's context:

La Chaine de l’Espoir is a French non-profit organization founded by Professor Alain Deloche in 1994, and currently chaired by Doctor Eric Cheysson, and is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. La Chaîne de l’Espoir is a network of medical and surgical expertise. A key player in healthcare, the organization is committed to providing medical treatment and education to the children who need it the most. Following an assessment mission in January 2016, la Chaine de l’Espoir is establishing an emergency mission in Iraq to provide essential and emergency surgery in Nineveh Governorate and surgical training in Duhok Governorate.

The mission in Irak is in the process of re-establishing and implementing surgical services in two locations of Nineveh Governate in conjunction with Directorates of Health for Nineveh and Dohuk. The surgical projects will be staffed by 4 national surgical teams (2 per project location) with equipment and surgical consumables / materials provided by CDE. The surgical projects will also contribute to strategic emergency and life-saving support in future humanitarian needs that may arise within the Iraq conflict. In the scope of Mosul battle, CDE is also providing emergency medical cares to wounded and affected civilians. The development of this component of our humanitarian actions in on-going and will under the medical responsibily of the medical coordinator.

III DESCRIPTION OF CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

A: Surgical policy and planning

§ Participates in developing/updating CDE’s policies (inclusive of surgical policy) and operational strategy within Kurdistan / Iraq.

§ Advises and supports the Project Manager and surgical teams in the translation of the CDE surgical policy and project objectives in order to meet anticipated results.

§ Advises and informs the General Coordinator (in conjunction with Project Manager) regarding the development and progress of the ongoing medial and surgical pro­gramme against the projects objectives and workplan.

§ Monitors the health needs (particularly relating to surgical / emergency needs etc) and priorities in the country.

§ Proposes new assessments/fact finding missions in Iraq.

§ Participates with the General Coordinator and Project Manager in initiating, drafting and reviewing new project proposals.

B. Monitoting and evaluation

§ Monitoring, evalaution, reporting, and assessment of medical and surgical projects to ensure quality and relevance (in conjunction with Project Manager)

§ Supporting Project Manager in preparing monthly reports for the General Coordinator and HQ, based on adequately compiled analysis of project medical and surgical data and related referral activities;

§ Ensure monthly data collection and statistics collected is relevant and compatible with national HMIS, and donor reporting requirements (logframe indicators).

C: Clinical Support role

§ Ensuring adequate clinical supervision of surgical staff

§ Ensure all clinical / surgical staff are maintaining good practice in pre and post operative patient care.

§ Ensure adequate standards are being maintained in sterilisation and surgical laundry procedures.

§ Ensure adequate standards are maintained in collection and disposal of clinical waste.

D: Representation/communication:

§ To provide medical representation for CDE as required to local/national health authorities and relevant stakeholders.

§ To maintain contact between CDE, the local health authorities and other relevant organisations regard­ing the planning and implementation of CDE’s programme; to initiate and stabilize contacts/networks and to stimulate cooperation.

E: Human Resources Management:

§ Support Project Manager in writing/revising and updating the job descriptions of the surgical teams.

§ Supervise, coach and support the medical and surgical teams with technical information and in achieving/maintaining good quality medical and surgical cares and follow up.

§ Supervise, coach and support the Referral Coordinator in follow up of referred patients to tertiary care.

§ Ensure that one nurse per surgical team will be in charge of the medical side of stock and supply management, including inspection of quality of stock keeping, collating of consumption data and forecasting of consumption needs in collaboration with the Logistic Officer.**F. Others specific tasks**

§ Responsible for ensuring that quality drug and material supply (with Logistics support) is maintained in projects. This includes ensuring medical overview of drug (anaesthetic) and consumable stocks (including regular supervision and control), management of data for forecasting and ordering drug and medical materials and training of non-medical/logistics staff, as relevant.

§ Ensure safety and quality of health care structures and facilities in CDE projects (including water, hygiene and sanitiation, universal precautions, infection control and other preventive measures).

§ Medical supply and stock management is a shared responsibility between the MedCo and the Logistic Officer, and they must collaborate in this. The specific role of the Medco in this collaboration is to ensure that the appropriate medical products are used, and that accurate monitoring and forecasting of consumption is done. In addition, the MedCo reviews and approves all medical orders. Ensures surgical equipment and devices are regularly maintained in collaboration with Logistic Officer.

§ Ensure blood donation and blood storage protocol is followed in each project location and support laboratory technicians in ensuring blood donation, typing and cross-matching, screening, criteria for donors is carried out according to international standards.

§ Support the International surgical mission teams and develop / liaise on their missions with Dohuk Emergency Hospital Manager and Dohuk health authorities.

IV Requirements:

Professional Training:

§ Medical qualification (Medical doctor or Nurse)

§ Specialisation in surgery or anaesthesia an advantage.

Working experience:

§ Preferably 18-24 months international NGO field experience in at least two different humanitarian emergency contexts.

§ Experience in management of medical programmes and supervision of national medical staff.

§ Knowledge of clinical topics relevant to surgical care i.e. infection control, sterilisation techniques, post-operative infections, blood transfusion etc.

§ Experience in developing policies/plans beyond the operational aspects of projects.

Specific Skills:

§ Computer literacy: WORD, Excel, SPSS and/or statistical software

§ Good written skills, with proven ability in report writing (medical reports, assessment reports etc).

§ Excellent communication skills; ability to motivate and lead medical colleagues

§ Excellent clinical skills and ability to mentor/coach medical staff

§ Coaching and supervision experience very advantageous; management/team leadership experience a definite plus.

§ Experience of working in insecure environments or complex emergency contexts.

Linguistic competence:

§ Fluent in English (spoken, reading and writing);

§ Arabic or Kurdish langauge skills an advantage


How to apply:

Application process : CV + Cover letter + 3 references to be sent by email to tjanny@lachainedelespoir.org

Deadline for application : January 06, 2017. Due to the urgent need to fill this position, candidates could be interviewed before the deadline for application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


Iraq: ADMIN/FIN/HR COORDINATOR in Kurdistan (Erbil, Dohuk)

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 22 Jan 2017

I. KEY INFORMATION

Job title: Administration, Finance and Human Ressources Coordinator

Job location: Erbil and Dohuk, Kurdistan, Iraq

Starting date of mission: 16 January 2017

Minimum duration of mission: 3 months

Place within the organization: Hierarchically accountable to the General Coordinator

Conditions: Negociable attractive package based on profile and experience.

Job dimension: The overall objective of the Admin/Finance/HR Coordinator is to ensure the set up and to supervise the implementation of all procedures related to Administration, Finance Management and HR management, as well as the training of the local team in order to support the current and future programs. The Admin/Finance/HR Coordinator is accountable for the sound financial, accounting and budgetary management of the mission as well as the management of human resources and the administrative and legal records.

II. GENERAL PRESENTATION:

Description of the organization:

La Chaine de l’Espoir is a French non-profit organization founded in 1994 is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. La Chaîne de l’Espoir is a network of medical and surgical expertise. A key player in healthcare, the organization is committed to providing medical treatment and education to the children who need it the most.

Mission's context

Following an assessment mission in January 2016, la Chaine de l’Espoir has established a permanent mission in Iraq to provide essential life-saving medical and surgery services in Dohuk and Nineveh Governorate.The mission in Irak is supporting the set up and running of surgical services in two locations of Nineveh Governate in conjunction with Directorates of Health for Nineveh and Dohuk. The surgical projects are staffed by national surgical teams supervised by international medical staffs with equipment and surgical consumables / materials provided by CDE. The surgical projects is addressing strategic emergency and life-saving humanitarian needs. In the scope of Mosul battle, CDE is also providing emergency medical cares to wounded and affected civilians.

III. DESCRIPTION OF CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:**

A:Administration

§ Supervises administrative records and guarantees that the status and functioning of the mission are in legal accordance with the requirements of the country regulations.

§ Maintains up to date information in developments regarding NGO law and regulations.

§ Maintains and reports on developments in NGO Admin regulations and attending monthly NCCI HR/ Admin forum meetings.
B: Finance

§ Ensures that the mission finance procedures are in line with the CDE global finance policy and established organizational practices

§ Ensures that donor rules and regulations are adhered to in finance management for specific projects

§ Establishes and implements national specific finance systems and guidelines

§ Ensure accounting services for the mission

§ Prepare, manage and follow-up the mission and project budgets, financial proposals, financial reports, monthly accounting closure, cash request

§ Contribute and prepare for financial audits

C: Human Ressources

§ Supervise all Human ressources management functions & procedures (International and national employees)

§ Ensure the HR regulations are in line with local Labour law and internal regulations

§ Participate and ensure the quality and transparency of recruitment processes

§ Follow-up on the HR database and manage accordingly contrats, leaves, etc.

D: Capacity building

§ Train the local admin/fin/HR team

§ Identify training needs and propose capacity building activities**E: Representation/Coordination**

§ Attend to relevant meetings

§ Coordintae woth local authorities and international partners for all issues related to Admin/Fin/HR

§ In the absence of the Genenral Coordinator, represent CDE toward external partners.

IV. REQUIREMENTS

Professional Training:

Degree in Finance, HR, Business administration or equivalent diploma

Working experience:

§ Preferably 18-24 months international NGO field experience in accounting and financial management.

§ Experience in supervision of national staff.

§ Experience in grant management and knowledge of relevant donors grant policies and procedures (ECHO, UN, French MFA, etc.)

Specific Skills:

§ Computer literacy: WORD, Excellent Excel skills, SAGA will be an advantage

§ Good reporting skills, with proven ability in financial report writing.

§ Excellent interpesonal skills; ability to motivate and lead colleagues

§ Excellent coordination skills and ability to mentor/coach staff

§ Experience of working in insecure environments or complex emergency contexts.

Linguistic competence:

§ Fluent in English (spoken, reading and writing);

§ Arabic or Kurdish langauge skills an advantage


How to apply:

Application process : CV + Cover letter + 3 references to be sent by email to tjanny@chainedelespoir.org and fdinet@chainedelespoir.org

Deadline for application : January 22, 2017. Due to the urgent need to fill this position, candidates could be interviewed before the deadline for application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Iraq: Medical Coordinator - ERBIL, Iraqi Kurdistan - RE-ADVERTISED

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 22 Jan 2017

This a re-advertisement. The candidates who already applied are requested to re-submit their full application.

I.KEY INFORMATION

Job title: Medical Coordinator

Job location: Erbil and DOhuk, Kurdistan (with frequent travel to Dohuk Governorate and project sites in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq.)

Starting date of mission: 15 January 2017

Minimum duration of mission: 6 months

Place within the organization: Hierarchically accountable to the General Coordinator and functionally accountable to the Medical Director in HQ.

Job dimension: Responsible for the overall medical (surgical) strategy and content of programme in Iraq. Functionally manages medical / technical aspects at programme level and advises the national Project Manager on technical medical issues and management of surgical teams. This includes:

§ Define medical strategy for the mission

§ Providing medical leadership and direction in the mission.

§ Defining and developing CDE medical and surgical policies and standards into implementation strategies.

§ Safe-guarding medical ethics and the quality of medical and surgical programming (ie relevance, effectiveness, safety, accessibility and appropriateness, as well as “best practice” clinical management of patients).

§ Assisting in the assessment and development of new CDE humanitarian medical and surgical programmes within Iraq / regionally.

§ Management and analysis of health projects data in conjunction with Project Manager.

Conditions of employment: Attractive package, negociable based on profile and experience

II.GENERAL PRESENTATION:

Description of the mission's context:

La Chaine de l’Espoir is a French non-profit organization founded by Professor Alain Deloche in 1994, and currently chaired by Doctor Eric Cheysson, and is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. La Chaîne de l’Espoir is a network of medical and surgical expertise. A key player in healthcare, the organization is committed to providing medical treatment and education to the children who need it the most. Following an assessment mission in January 2016, la Chaine de l’Espoir is establishing an emergency mission in Iraq to provide essential and emergency surgery in Nineveh Governorate and surgical training in Duhok Governorate.

The mission in Irak is in the process of re-establishing and implementing surgical services in two locations of Nineveh Governate in conjunction with Directorates of Health for Nineveh and Dohuk. The surgical projects will be staffed by 4 national surgical teams (2 per project location) with equipment and surgical consumables / materials provided by CDE. The surgical projects will also contribute to strategic emergency and life-saving support in future humanitarian needs that may arise within the Iraq conflict. In the scope of Mosul battle, CDE is also providing emergency medical cares to wounded and affected civilians. The development of this component of our humanitarian actions in on-going and will under the medical responsibily of the medical coordinator.

III.DESCRIPTION OF CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

A: Surgical policy and planning

§ Participates in developing/updating CDE’s policies (inclusive of surgical policy) and operational strategy within Kurdistan / Iraq.

§ Advises and supports the Project Manager and surgical teams in the translation of the CDE surgical policy and project objectives in order to meet anticipated results.

§ Advises and informs the General Coordinator (in conjunction with Project Manager) regarding the development and progress of the ongoing medial and surgical pro­gramme against the projects objectives and workplan.

§ Monitors the health needs (particularly relating to surgical / emergency needs etc) and priorities in the country.

§ Proposes new assessments/fact finding missions in Iraq.

§ Participates with the General Coordinator and Project Manager in initiating, drafting and reviewing new project proposals.

B: Monitoring and reporting role

§ Monitoring, evalaution, reporting, and assessment of medical and surgical projects to ensure quality and relevance (in conjunction with Project Manager)

§ Supporting Project Manager in preparing monthly reports for the General Coordinator and HQ, based on adequately compiled analysis of project medical and surgical data and related referral activities;

§ Ensure monthly data collection and statistics collected is relevant and compatible with national HMIS, and donor reporting requirements (logframe indicators).

C: Clinical Support role

§ Ensuring adequate clinical supervision of surgical staff

§ Ensure all clinical / surgical staff are maintaining good practice in pre and post operative patient care.

§ Ensure adequate standards are being maintained in sterilisation and surgical laundry procedures.

§ Ensure adequate standards are maintained in collection and disposal of clinical waste.

D: Representation/communication:

§ To provide medical representation for CDE as required to local/national health authorities and relevant stakeholders.

§ To maintain contact between CDE, the local health authorities and other relevant organisations regard­ing the planning and implementation of CDE’s programme; to initiate and stabilize contacts/networks and to stimulate cooperation.

E: Human Resources Management:

§ Support Project Manager in writing/revising and updating the job descriptions of the surgical teams.

§ Supervise, coach and support the medical and surgical teams with technical information and in achieving/maintaining good quality medical and surgical cares and follow up.

§ Supervise, coach and support the Referral Coordinator in follow up of referred patients to tertiary care.

§ Ensure that one nurse per surgical team will be in charge of the medical side of stock and supply management, including inspection of quality of stock keeping, collating of consumption data and forecasting of consumption needs in collaboration with the Logistic Officer.**F: Other specifi tasks**

§ Responsible for ensuring that quality drug and material supply (with Logistics support) is maintained in projects. This includes ensuring medical overview of drug (anaesthetic) and consumable stocks (including regular supervision and control), management of data for forecasting and ordering drug and medical materials and training of non-medical/logistics staff, as relevant.

§ Ensure safety and quality of health care structures and facilities in CDE projects (including water, hygiene and sanitiation, universal precautions, infection control and other preventive measures).

§ Medical supply and stock management is a shared responsibility between the MedCo and the Logistic Officer, and they must collaborate in this. The specific role of the Medco in this collaboration is to ensure that the appropriate medical products are used, and that accurate monitoring and forecasting of consumption is done. In addition, the MedCo reviews and approves all medical orders. Ensures surgical equipment and devices are regularly maintained in collaboration with Logistic Officer.

§ Ensure blood donation and blood storage protocol is followed in each project location and support laboratory technicians in ensuring blood donation, typing and cross-matching, screening, criteria for donors is carried out according to international standards.

§ Support the International surgical mission teams and develop / liaise on their missions with Dohuk Emergency Hospital Manager and Dohuk health authorities.

IV.REQUIREMENTS

Professional Training:

§ Medical qualification (Medical doctor or Nurse)

§ Specialisation in surgery or anaesthesia an advantage.

Working experience:

§ Preferably 18-24 months international NGO field experience in at least two different humanitarian emergency contexts.

§ Experience in management of medical programmes and supervision of national medical staff.

§ Knowledge of clinical topics relevant to surgical care i.e. infection control, sterilisation techniques, post-operative infections, blood transfusion etc.

§ Experience in developing policies/plans beyond the operational aspects of projects.

Specific Skills:

§ Computer literacy: WORD, Excel, SPSS and/or statistical software

§ Good written skills, with proven ability in report writing (medical reports, assessment reports etc).

§ Excellent communication skills; ability to motivate and lead medical colleagues

§ Excellent clinical skills and ability to mentor/coach medical staff

§ Coaching and supervision experience very advantageous; management/team leadership experience a definite plus.

§ Experience of working in insecure environments or complex emergency contexts.

Linguistic competence:

§ Fluent in English (spoken, reading and writing);

§ Arabic or Kurdish langauge skills an advantage


How to apply:

Application process : CV + Cover letter + 3 references to be sent by email to tjanny@chainedelespoir.org and fdinet@chainedelespoir.org

Deadline for application : January 22, 2017. Due to the urgent need to fill this position, candidates could be interviewed before the deadline for application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Candidates who already applied for this position are requested to re-submit their full application.

Iraq: Operation Theater (OT) Nurse

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 22 Jan 2017

Key information

Job Title: Field OT Nurse

Period of Mission: 2 months

Country: Kurdistan Region, Iraq (KRI)

Base: Dohuk (with daily travel to project sites in Nineveh Governorate)

Starting Date: January / February 2017

Accountable to: Medical Coordinator - KRI

General Description of the Program: La Chaine de l’Espoir is a French non-profit organization founded by Professor Alain Deloche in 1994, and currently chaired by Doctor Eric Cheysson, and is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. La Chaîne de l’Espoir is a network of medical and surgical expertise. A key player in healthcare, the organization is committed to providing medical treatment and education to the children who need it the most. Following an assessment mission in January 2016, la Chaine de l’Espoir is establishing an emergency mission in Iraq to provide general and emergency surgery in Ninewa Governorate and surgical training in Duhok Governorate.

General Objective of the Mission: Provide practical clinical support and training, at the start of operational implementation, in CDE surgical units in Snuny Hospital and Rabbia PHCC. Practically assist with the initial implementation of surgery in both surgical units, organising OT and recovery room, set up sterilisation and OT laundry facilities. Provide refresher training to OT nurses and Anaesthetic Assistants in OT organisation, infection control, good hygiene practice, sterilisation techniques, pre and post- operative patient care. Set up and organise consumable supply system on-site, in conjunction with Logistic Coordinator.

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Specific Objectives:

  1. The Field OT Nurse will focus on practical “hands on” coaching of OT staff (nurses and anaesthetic assistants, cleaners, laundry workers) in the OT department on selected topics; i.e. infection control, sterilisation, waste management, pre-operative preparation and peri-operative care of patients, pre-operative preparation of OT, preparation of surgical instrument sets and/or any other required OT nursing management systems as identified on site.

  2. The Field OT Nurse will develop and implement appropriate surgical checklists, to assist OT staff in maintaining high standards in delivery of surgical care.

  3. The Field OT Nurse will assist in the organisation of setting up the two new OTs, recovery room, sterilisation room and laundry room in both locations, in conjunction with the surgical teams and other CDE staff.

  4. In the event of Mosul emergency response, the Field OT nurse will provide support as required to Rabbia surgical unit.

Outputs:

Expected outputs of the assignment are as follows:

  • % of OT staff implementing correct preparation of OT room
  • % of OT staff implementing correct transportation, reception and preparation of pre-op patients.
  • % of OT staff implementing correct peri-operative assistance during procedures.
  • % of OT staff implementing correct infection control procedures.
  • % of OT staff implementing hygiene protocol.
  • % of OT staff implementing waste management protocol.
  • % of OT staff implementing sterilisation protocols.

  • % of OT staff implementing correct post-operative care and transportation of patients.

  • %of OT staff implementing correct post-operative care and transportation of patients.

  • % of OT staff implementing correct post-operative care and transportation of patients.

  • % OT nursing staff implementing management systems within OT department:

    • material and equipment management

    • management of specific drugs and medical devices in the OT

    • management of human resources

    • supervision of sterilisation procedures

­­­­­­­­­­­*Requirements:*

Essential:

  • Registered Nurse with specialisation / diploma in OT nursing, with at least 3 years post-registration experience in OT.

  • Has knowledge in OT infection control, OT management, pre– per - & post- operative nursing care and treatment of reusable medical devices.

  • Demonstrable field experience with an international NGO

  • Demonstrable experience in emergency humanitarian contexts.

  • Demonstrable experience of training / coaching national staff.

  • Good command of spoken and written English

  • Good communication skills.

  • Patience and diplomacy in operational environment.

  • Polyvalent and flexible person

  • Experience of working in unstable / security environments.

Desirable

  • Previous work experience in Iraq and / or Middle East context.

  • NGO experience in a mission performing surgery and/or OT set-up in remote areas.


How to apply:

Application process : CV + Cover letter + 3 references to be sent by email to tjanny@chainedelespoir.org and fdinet@chainedelespoir.org

Deadline for application : January 22, 2017. Due to the urgent need to fill this position, candidates could be interviewed before the deadline for application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Iraq: LOGISTICS COORDINATOR KURDISTAN ( IRAQ)

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 31 May 2017

JOB DESCRIPTION –

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I. Job information

Job title: Logistics coordinator

Job location: Erbil and Dohuk, Kurdistan, Iraq

Starting date of mission: 15th June 2017

Duration of mission: 5 months

Place within the organization:

Hierarchically accountable to the General Coordinator

Conditions:

Negociable attractive package based on profile and experience.

Job dimension:

The overall objective of the logistics Coordinator is to supervise the implementation of all logistics and procurement activities of the mission, to ensure the proper application of standards procedures as well as the training of the local team in order to support the current and future medical programs. The Logistic coordinator is also co-responsible of the security of the mission (staff and goods) and ensures the application of the security management plan.

II. General presentation:

Description of the organization:

La Chaine de l’Espoir is a French non-profit organization founded in 1994 is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. La Chaîne de l’Espoir is a network of medical and surgical expertise. A key player in healthcare, the organization is committed to providing medical treatment and education to the children who need it the most.

Mission's context

Following an assessment mission in January 2016, la Chaine de l’Espoir has established a permanent mission in Iraq to provide essential life-saving medical and surgery services in Dohuk and Nineveh Governorates.The mission in Irak is supporting the set up and running of surgical services in two locations of Nineveh Governate in conjunction with Directorates of Health for Nineveh and Dohuk. The surgical projects is addressing strategic emergency and life-saving humanitarian needs in under-served areas. In the scope of Mosul battle, CDE is also providing emergency medical cares to wounded and affected civilians.

III. DESCRIPTION OF CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:**

The logistics coordinator is the referent on the mission and the link between headquarters and the mission for any issue related to logistics.

Procurement Planning & Management

• Ensure procurement procedures are in line with CDE and donor’s regulations

• Ensures all procurement procedures are properly implemented and standards logistic management tools are understood and used.

• Develop a monthly procurement plan with clear specifications and provide monthly update based on requirements stated in country plans and budgets.

• Evaluate price and past performance of contract and seek approval where there is price increases and/or reductions as appropriate

• Ensure optimal cost, quality and service delivery via efficient procurement scheduling, inventory minimization and customer order fulfilment requirements.

Logistics & Warehouse Administration

• Responsible for the regular maintenance and management of CDE facilities, (office, base, storage, guesthouse etc.)

• Responsible for the regular maintenance and management of CDE equipment (assets, especially medical equipment and consumables)

• Follow supply and demand trends and develops inventory management and control systems to ensure adequate stock levels, effective reorder processes, loss prevention and efficient warehouse space usage.

• Ensure compliance with operational procedures for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, materials management and handling, stock control/inventory management, including related activity data and information management.

• Oversee assessment, analysis, resolution and communication of purchasing systems and service delivery issues; negotiates successful resolution to problems or concerns.

• Approve the salvage/replacement of damaged or outdated stock

Contracts & Supplier Management

• Follow the performance of suppliers, and coordinate improvements to supplier performance

• Manage vendor relationships by clearly communicating expectations, monitoring procurement and supply activities to ensure deliveries meet established specifications and that applicable guidelines are met regarding the quality of the items received timeliness and product availability.

• Negotiate favourable agreements and contracts to gain appropriate savings and service levels; also ensures all legal contract requirements are met.

• Manage high value relationships with suppliers, external contacts/government agencies, UN agencies and other NGOs with regards to logistical matters.

• Ensure optimal delivery of services in the highest standards.

• Safeguard the integrity of procurement documents, upholding confidentiality and privacy in the course of duty

Stock Reconciliation and Reporting

• Oversee physical stock audits and reconciles inventory records; also manages and coordinates periodic and annual inventory of stock items working with Internal and

• Ensure periodic updates and required management reports covering ordering, order tracking, inventory levels tracking/stock control, purchase orders and contracts, warehouse supplies and transportation planning & scheduling.

• Use tools/systems to review and analyse the supply chain and processes periodically to identify key risk and improvement areas

• Anticipate and coordinate requirements for institutional donor reporting.

• Respond to internal and external Inspections and Audit/Examination queries as may be required and prepare accurate reports for upper management

Fleet Management

• Ensure and monitor costs and performance and prepare management reports.

• Support a long term planning reviewing needs for transportation and maintenance

• Responsible for organizing all transportations (goods and persons).

Security

• Be the focal security point of the mission in the absence of the General Coordinator

• Support the General Coordinator for all issues related to operational safety.

• Responsible with the General Coordinator to ensure the application of the Security Management Plan and Security Rules and Regulations and contribute to its regular update.

• Follow on the security situation and risks in coordination with the general coordinator

• Responsible for all security aspects related to transportation including exploration trips

Representation and Capacity Building

• Coordinate with local authorities and international partners for all activities related to procurement, logistic, and security.

• Assess, monitor, manage, develop, and implement learning interventions for CDE staff and partners.

IV. Requirements:

Essential:

  • Minimum 5 year experience as a (Country) Logistics Coordinator with an international NGO, out of which 2 years with a medical NGO.

  • Demonstrable experience with organization and set-up of logistical systems and related administrative procedures.

  • Proven experience of managing medical assets (including equipment, consumables, drugs) from procurement to supply to stock management.

  • Demonstrable experience in complex emergency humanitarian contexts.

  • Practical experience of security management in war affected areas

  • Demonstrable experience of managing / coaching national staff in logistic functions.

  • Excellent command of spoken and written English

  • Good communication skills

  • Patience and diplomacy in operational environment.

Desirable

  • Previous work experience in Iraq and / or Middle East context.

  • Arabic and/or Kurdish language skills.

  • Experience or affinity in surgical / hospital projects, construction, planning.

Specific Skills:

§ Computer literacy: WORD, Excellent Excel skills, stock management software

§ Good reporting skills, with proven ability in logistics report writing.

§ Excellent interpesonal skills; ability to motivate and lead colleagues

§ Excellent coordination skills and ability to mentor/coach staff

§ Experience of working in insecure environments.

Linguistic competence:

§ Fluent in English (spoken, reading and writing);

§ Arabic or Kurdish langage skills an advantage

§ French knowlegde is an asset.


How to apply:

Application process : CV + Cover letter + 3 references to be sent by email to tjanny@chainedelespoir.org and plegoff@chainedelespoir.org

Deadline for application : May 31, 2017. Due to the urgent need to fill this position, candidates could be interviewed before the deadline for application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Thailand: Senior Consultant for Green Finance

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Organization: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 31 Jul 2017

Background

The UNFCC regional collaboration centers (RCC) and the UNFCCC secretariat are both catalyzer and facilitators of climate action in support the implementation on NDCs at the country level. An important component is to substantially scale up finance and investment in contributing to the objectives of the Paris Agreement - to integrate as rapidly as possible, the goals described by Articles 2, 4.1, and 7.1 of the Paris Agreement into the conduct of all relevant economic and social development activity. Further the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are inextricably linked and can only be achieved by ensuring alignment of implementation.

As neutral intermediaries the UNFCCC RCCs have been supporting the carbon financing (i.e. via the CDM) of projects and investment in emerging and frontier markets for several years now. As carbon finance typically provides liquidity to the mature end of the project financing lifecycle, the RCCs have increasingly been asked to intervene on facilitating other sources of finance for both early and late stages of the finance cycle. They have also been called upon to help link up the worlds of development and private finance, to effectively mobilize capital at scale, source blended finance unfamiliar or difficult to access to market players. These actions in themselves often result in new and additional projects that are suitable for carbon finance. The UNFCCC RCCs and UN climate change secretariat does this by providing unbiased facilitative support to both public and private sector finance players.
The rapidly growing landscape of the green (climate and SDG aligned) finance has created a plethora of opportunities, but also confusion as to how to most effective make use of finance. While climate-aligned and environmental financial products are on the rise, they are still relatively new to many market participants. Many entrepreneurs, financial intermediaries and central bankers are not aware of options in accessing climate finance or how best to raise green (climate aligned) debt capital finance or enable with risk sharing instruments, and many investors are not aware of the investment opportunities available in the regions.

Role
In this context, SDM is looking for a senior expert on green (climate & SDG aligned) finance to support, as part of a small team located in Bonn and working through the RCCs (in 5 offices. Under the guidance of the Director and direct supervision of the Programme Officer (relations management – climate finance), the consultant will contribute and further develop the work programme, including financial instruments, risk mitigation instruments, and structured finance approaches as they facilitate climate investments particularly in developing countries and regions.

The expert may be required to attend national, regional and global workshops, networks, conferences on climate aligned investments and financing. Consultant will be based in RCC Bangkok while working closely with SDM programme, Bonn (UNFCCC Secretariat) and other RCCs. The consultant will also be required to work in Bonn on a needs basis.

Functions

Provide specialist advice advise on the work of the UNFCCC RCCs and secretariat facilitating financing of projects, including in the context of the mandates provided by the CDM Executive Board;
Support engagements with development and climate finance institutions, identify and advise on the scaling up of appropriate solutions, building on successful pilots, implementation approaches, and financing mechanisms;
Provide expert advice to countries and regional organizations on how to access finance, make projects financially viable, economically feasible provisions; and more specifically how the public financing instruments may be applied.
Create opportunities to co-finance projects and leverage new and additional funding sources in close coordination with existing climate finance structures and other relevant institutions;
Undertake analytical and diagnostic work and sector reviews and contribute to the preparation of reports and other written material
Conduct effective outreach activities (workshops, conference participation, webinars, etc.) including resource mobilization;
Share knowledge and expertise with other teams in SDM and other programmes of UNFCCC, and provide input and advice to management on important trends and developments regarding climate aligned finance;

Deliverables

  1. Develop a project plan supported by brief methodology to successfully deliver the following deliverables.
  2. Delivery of a roundtable workshop in south east Asia (ESCAP) – begin 2018
  3. Assist on the ESCAP project “Developing Regional Action Agendas for the financial system to increase low-carbon, climate-resilient investments for the SDGs” – mid 2017 (up to 2020, as required)
  4. Assist on the ESCAP project “Innovative Climate Finance Mechanisms for Financial Institutions in the Asia-Pacific Region” – mid 2017 (up to 2020, as required)
  5. Delivery of a side event at MCED in Asia and COP23 – mid end 2017
  6. Assist in design and delivery of a roundtable workshop in Zimbabwe (IDBZ) – end 2017 / begin 2018
  7. Assist in design and delivery of a roundtable workshop in East Africa (EABD) – end 2017 / begin 2018
  8. Assist in design of a concept for finance engagement in LAC and MENA regions – mid to end 2017
  9. Assist in design and facilitation of 2 deals or catalyzed 2 finance facilities with RDBs – end 2018
  10. Assist in design and delivery of a RCC strategy on climate aligned finance with partnerships, including a resource mobilization plan with 3-4 targeted project funding proposals for climate aligned finance related activities – end 2017

Competencies

Professionalism: Excellent knowledge of finance, investment, policy and market trends across a range of climate technologies and the broader enabling framework for deployment; sound understanding of climate policy processes at the national and international level; sound understanding of resource mobilization strategy; general understanding of macroeconomic issues. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Communication: Excellent drafting skills in English is an essential requirement for this position. Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; adjusts language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Accountability: Takes ownership for all responsibilities and commitments; delivers outputs within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; provides oversight and takes ownership of delegated responsibilities and authorities; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Planning and Organizing: Develops goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; monitors and adjusts plans as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Qualifications

Education: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in finance, business administration, management, economics or a related field. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience: A minimum of seven of progressively responsible experience in project or corporate finance, fund management, and/or implementation and management of energy or environment related project/programmes at the international level. Experience in the assessment of financial mechanisms and resource mobilization. Good knowledge of issues surrounding climate and green finance issues, challenges and practices relating to developing countries. Understanding of critical issues in sustainable development, international climate change policy, and climate finance. Knowledge and experience on climate finance, and on multilateral climate governance framework and global climate finance architecture. Experience in the provision of climate finance resources for lending and non-lending operations. Experience in the area of climate change adaptation and mitigation, with a particular emphasis on scaling up climate finance for NDCs. Knowledge and experience of funds raising / resource mobilization strategy.
Knowledge and experience in policy dialogue and cross-institutional collaboration at the highest level, including with representatives of government and non-government partners.
Analytical and scientific/technical interpretation capacity of key climate and green finance challenges and opportunities;
Skills: Good general command of information technology, including Excel, and Internet literacy is required. Skills in financial modelling would be an asset.
Languages: Excellent command of both written and spoken English is essential. Fluency in other languages would be of additional benefit.


How to apply:

Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, please send your resume and cover letter to Ms. Ariel Yu (yu@iges.or.jp) and copy regionalcentre-HR@iges.or.jp. Please indicate “Senior expert green (climate & SDG aligned) finance” in your email subject.

Iraq: MEDICAL COORDINATOR

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 30 Jul 2017

I.KEY INFORMATION

Job title: Medical Coordinator

Job location: Erbil and Dohuk, Kurdistan (with frequent travel to Dohuk Governorate and project sites in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq.)

Starting date of mission: 10 Août 2017

Minimum duration of mission: 4 months, renewable

Place within the organization: Hierarchically accountable to the General Coordinator and functionally accountable to the Medical Referent in HQ.

Job dimension: Responsible for the overall medical (surgical) strategy and content of programme in Iraq. Functionally manages medical / technical aspects at programme level and advises the national Project Manager on technical medical issues and management of surgical teams. This includes:

§ Define medical strategy for the mission

§ Providing medical leadership and direction in the mission.

§ Defining and developing CDE medical and surgical policies and standards into implementation strategies.

§ Safe-guarding medical ethics and the quality of medical and surgical programming (ie relevance, effectiveness, safety, accessibility and appropriateness, as well as “best practice” clinical management of patients).

§ Assisting in the assessment and development of new CDE humanitarian medical and surgical programmes within Iraq / regionally.

§ Management and analysis of health projects data in conjunction with Project Manager.

Conditions of employment: Attractive package, negociable based on profile and experience

II.GENERAL PRESENTATION:

Description of the mission's context:

La Chaine de l’Espoir is a French non-profit independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. La Chaîne de l’Espoir is a network of medical and surgical expertise. A key player in healthcare, the organization is committed to providing medical treatment and education to the children who need it the most. Following an assessment mission in January 2016, la Chaine de l’Espoir is establishing an emergency mission in Iraq to provide essential and emergency surgery in North Iraq.

The mission in Iraq is providing surgical services in two locations of Nineveh Governate (Rabbia & Snuny) and in one location of Dohuk governorate (Bardarash) in conjunction with Directorates of Health for Nineveh and Dohuk. The surgical projects are staffed by national surgical teams (2 per project location) with equipment and surgical consumables / materials provided by CDE. The projects provide essential general surgery and are expected to contribute to strategic emergency and life-saving support in future humanitarian needs that may arise within the Iraq conflict. CDE is planning to expand its medical/surgical actions in Iraq. The development of new humanitarian actions fall under the medical responsibily of the medical coordinator.

III.DESCRIPTION OF CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

A: Surgical policy and planning

§ Participates in developing/updating CDE’s policies (inclusive of surgical policy) and operational strategy within Kurdistan / Iraq.

§ Advises and supports the Project Manager and surgical teams in the translation of the CDE surgical policy and project objectives in order to meet anticipated results.

§ Advises and informs the General Coordinator (in conjunction with Project Manager) regarding the development and progress of the ongoing medial and surgical pro­gramme against the projects objectives and workplan.

§ Monitors the health needs (particularly relating to surgical / emergency needs etc) and priorities in the country.

§ Proposes new assessments/fact finding missions in Iraq.

§ Participates with the General Coordinator and Project Manager in initiating, drafting and reviewing new project proposals.

B: Monitoring and Reporting role

§ Monitoring, evalaution, reporting, and assessment of medical and surgical projects to ensure quality and relevance (in conjunction with Project Manager)

§ Supporting Project Manager in preparing monthly reports for the General Coordinator and HQ, based on adequately compiled analysis of project medical and surgical data and related referral activities;

§ Ensure monthly data collection and statistics collected is relevant and compatible with national HMIS, and donor reporting requirements (logframe indicators).

C: Clinical Support role

§ Ensuring adequate clinical supervision of surgical staff

§ Ensure all clinical / surgical staff are maintaining good practice in pre and post operative patient care.

§ Ensure adequate standards are being maintained in sterilisation and surgical laundry procedures.

§ Ensure adequate standards are maintained in collection and disposal of clinical waste.

D: Representation/communication:

§ To provide medical representation for CDE as required to local/national health authorities and relevant stakeholders.

§ To maintain contact between CDE, the local health authorities and other relevant organisations regard­ing the planning and implementation of CDE’s programme; to initiate and stabilize contacts/networks and to stimulate cooperation.

E: Human Resources Management:

§ Support Project Manager in writing/revising and updating the job descriptions of the surgical teams.

§ Supervise, coach and support the medical and surgical teams with technical information and in achieving/maintaining good quality medical and surgical cares and follow up.

§ Supervise, coach and support the Field Medical Coordinator and the medical coordinator asistant.

§ Ensure that one nurse per surgical team will be in charge of the medical side of stock and supply management, including inspection of quality of stock keeping, collating of consumption data and forecasting of consumption needs in collaboration with the Logistic Coordinator.

F: Other Specific Tasks

§ Responsible for ensuring that quality drug and material supply (with Logistics support) is maintained in projects. This includes ensuring medical overview of drug (anaesthetic) and consumable stocks (including regular supervision and control), management of data for forecasting and ordering drug and medical materials and training of non-medical/logistics staff, as relevant.

§ Ensure safety and quality of health care structures and facilities in CDE projects (including water, hygiene and sanitiation, universal precautions, infection control and other preventive measures).

§ Medical supply and stock management is a shared responsibility between the MedCo and the Logistic Coordinator, and they must collaborate in this. The specific role of the Medco in this collaboration is to ensure that the appropriate medical products are used, and that accurate monitoring and forecasting of consumption is done. In addition, the MedCo reviews and approves all medical orders. Ensures surgical equipment and devices are regularly maintained in collaboration with Logistic Coordinator.

§ Ensure blood donation and blood storage protocol is followed in each project location and support laboratory technicians in ensuring blood donation, typing and cross-matching, screening, criteria for donors is carried out according to international standards.

§ Support the International surgical mission teams and develop / liaise on their missions with Dohuk Emergency Hospital Manager and Dohuk health authorities.

§ Contribute to the definition of the operational strategy, carry out exploratory missions to assess needs, relevance and feasibility of medical actions and participate to proposals writing.

IV.REQUIREMENTS

Professional Training:

§ Medical qualification (Medical doctor or Nurse)

§ Specialisation in surgery or anaesthesia an advantage.

Working experience:

§ Preferably 18-24 months international NGO field experience in at least two different humanitarian emergency contexts.

§ Experience in management of medical programmes and supervision of national medical staff.

§ Knowledge of clinical topics relevant to surgical care i.e. infection control, sterilisation techniques, post-operative infections, blood transfusion etc.

§ Experience in developing policies/plans beyond the operational aspects of projects.

§ Experience in designing medical project proposals in conflict areas and in wirting proposal.

Specific Skills:

§ Computer literacy: WORD, Excel, SPSS and/or statistical software

§ Good written skills, with proven ability in report writing (medical reports, assessment reports etc).

§ Excellent communication skills; ability to motivate and lead medical colleagues

§ Excellent clinical skills and ability to mentor/coach medical staff

§ Coaching and supervision experience very advantageous; management/team leadership experience a definite plus.

§ Experience of working in insecure environments or complex emergency contexts.

Linguistic competence:

§ Fluent in English (spoken, reading and writing);

§ Arabic or Kurdish langauge skills an advantage


How to apply:

Application process : CV + Cover letter + 3 references to be sent by email to tjanny@chainedelespoir.org and fdinet@chainedelespoir.org

Deadline for application : July 30, 2017. Due to the urgent need to fill this position, candidates could be interviewed before the deadline for application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Iraq: General Coordinator (M/F) - Irak, KRG - Erbil & field movements

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 31 Jul 2017

I. JOB INFORMATION

Job title: General Coordinator

Job location: Erbil and Dohuk, Kurdistan, Iraq

Starting date of mission: 7th August 2017 (ASAP)

Duration of mission: 6 months

Place within the organization:

As a General Coordinator, you report directly to the Emergency Coordinator based at the HQ in Paris. You will be responsible for overseeing all CDE’s activities in Iraq, KRG.

Conditions:

Negociable attractive package based on profile and experience.

Job dimension:

The overall objective of the General coordinator (GenCo) is to lead, manage and further develop CDE operations and mission in Iraq (4 expatriates and 50 local employees). The GenCo represents CDE at country level. He/she supervises all support services (HR, administration, finance, logistics) and is ultimately responsible for the security management of the mission and its employees. The GenCo has the overall responsibility for strategic planning, operations’ implementation and fundraising.

II. GENERAL PRESENTATION

Description of the organization:

La Chaine de l’Espoir is a French non-profit organization founded in 1994. It is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. La Chaîne de l’Espoir is a network of medical and surgical expertise. A key player in healthcare, the organization is committed to providing medical treatment and education to the children who need it the most.

Mission's context:

La Chaine de l’Espoir has established a permanent mission in Iraq in 2016 to provide essential medical and surgery services in Dohuk and Nineveh Governorates. Currently CDE in Irak is running 3 Operation Theater rooms in cooperation with the Directorates of Health for Nineveh and Dohuk. The surgical projects are addressing strategic emergency and life-saving humanitarian needs in under-served areas. In the scope of Mosul battle, CDE is also providing emergency medical cares to wounded and affected civilians and is looking to develop post-crisis health programming.

III. DESCRIPTION OF CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Program Management & Development:

  • Supervise the implementation and development of CDE programs in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan, together with the Medical Coordinator.
  • Identify humanitarian needs, support the necessary assessment and data collection to propose accurate humanitarian strategies and design projects.
  • Write the necessary documents, including contextualized, quality proposals, for donors’ awareness, report and fundraising.
  • Undertake pro-active prospection and propose alternative sources of funding.
  • Guarantee the proper implementation of the donor’s grant and reporting.

Mission and support services management:

  • Supervise the Administration and Finance department and, together with Admin/Fin Coordinator, ensure the proper and sound financial management of the mission.
  • Supervise the Logistic department and, together with the Logistic Coordinator, ensure proper procurement practices and a sound management of the supply chain, fleet, stocks, etc.
  • Ultimately responsible to ensure the compliance with internal and donor’s requirements.
  • Ensure a proper Human resources set-up of the mission to reach agreed objectives, including staff recruitment, supervision, mentoring and capacity building.
  • Responsible for the overall security management of the mission, including keeping security management plan updated.

Representation and Communication:

  • Ensure regular liaisons with all external stakeholders in KRI and Iraq, including but not limited to NGOs, UN agencies, current and potential donors, and authorities at Governorate, Regional (KRI) or country-level as necessary.
  • Represent CDE at relevant high-level meetings, such as the NGO Coordination Committee for Iraq (NCCI), donor briefings, OCHA as well as supporting the rest of the coordination team within clusters and sector working groups as and when deemed necessary.
  • Ensure regular liaisons with the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) to raise issues of concern linked to policy and strategy.
  • Maintain and expanding CDE's network of key person’s in-country, ensuring CDE remains up-to-date on evolution of the context, needs and funding opportunities.
  • Ensure the promotion of humanitarian and CDE principles towards all stakeholders during representational activities.
  • Promote effective communication within the team and with the headquarter.

VI. REQUIREMENTS

Professional Training:

Master’s Degree (humanitarian management, political science, management/international relation, public health, medical/paramedical studies) or equivalent.

Skills and experience needed:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experiences as a General Coordinator/ country director with an international NGO, out of which 2 years with a medical NGO.

  • Solid humanitarian background is necessary.

  • Experience in management of health programs especially in the field of surgery would be a strong added value.

  • Ability to work in a sensitive security context and to manage security and risks.

  • Strong ability to develop comprehensive and inclusive country strategies.

  • Excellent knowledge of project cycle management and programming.

  • Strong team management skills in multicultural environments.

  • Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with a proven track record in forming effective relationships with a range of traditional, local and international authorities.

  • Experience in Irak is valuable.

Specific Skills:

  • Computer literacy: Word, Excellent Excel skills, SAGA will be an asset.

  • Good reporting skills, with proven ability in financial report writing.

  • Excellent interpesonal skills; ability to motivate and lead colleagues.

  • Excellent coordination skills and ability to mentor/coach staff.

  • Experience of working in insecure environments or complex emergency contexts.

Linguistic competence:

  • Fluent in English (spoken, reading and writing) is mandatory.

  • French is an added value.

  • Arabic or Kurdish langauge skills are an advantage.


How to apply:

Application process :

CV + Cover letter + 3 references to be sent by email to tjanny@chainedelespoir.org and plegoff@chainedelespoir.org

Deadline for application :

31st July 2017. Due to the urgent need to fill this position, candidates could be interviewed before the deadline for application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


Iraq: Manufacturing Engineer

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Organization: Field Ready
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017

ABOUT FIELD READY

Field Ready is a non-governmental organization that is dedicated to bringing innovation to international disaster relief. Our vision is to meet humanitarian need by transforming logistics through technology, innovative design and engaging people in new ways. In the short-term, we address humanitarian and reconstruction needs with a unique problem-solving approach. In the long-term, we are transforming the way aid is delivered worldwide. The impact of this is dramatically improving efficiency in aid delivery by meeting people’s needs wherever they are found. Field Ready is a US-based 501c3; more information can be found at www.fieldready.org.

POSITION SUMMARY
Field Ready is expanding its programming in response to the Syrian civil war. A talented engineer who is fluent in Arabic is sought to join Field Ready’s team to help in relief, recovery and reconstruction activities. This is a special opportunity for someone who wants to apply their special skills and abilities to improve the lives of people devastated by the war.

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the technical aspects of program implementation which includes: 1) manufacturing (“making”) items identified by affected people, partners and other Field Ready staff, 2) training and capacity building as needed, and 3) partner relations. The Manufacturing Engineer also has a number of secondary tasks such as ensuring sound program design and quality, contributing to resource mobilization and organizational representation.

An effective Manufacturing Engineer will combine relevant technical know-how with excellent people skills. The best candidate will have an ability to adapt and get things done under challenging conditions. The exact location will be determined at the time of appointment. This position, contingent on funding, will initially be for three months with the possibility of extension.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are illustrative responsibilities that are expected to evolve over time and depend on organizational and programmatic needs. The Manufacturing Engineer will be expected to be provide leadership in developing this position further:

· Contributes to assessments and fact-finding efforts (e.g., assessing manufacturing capabilities in new areas, specific needs and feasibility of new initiatives); writes related updates and reports in ways that lead to successful planning and implementation of assistance projects.

· Leads manufacturing efforts techniques and related interventions including assuring product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished products and process capabilities; complying with/establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

· Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

· Assesses training needs, organizes and conducts training as appropriate for Field Ready staff in related to manufacturing and making.

· Develops an overall program work-plan and ensures implement their respective components according to agreed schedules.

· Closely monitors program implementation and budget utilization and ensures that all program and spending targets for all grants are being met.

· Ensures regular communication between different parts of the organization.

· Takes an active role in tender documents preparations, concepts and proposals, bid evaluations, contracting, and facilitation of contracts payments.

· As directed, represents Field Ready and coordinates work with relevant UN agencies, NGOs and technical counterparts at local, state and ministerial levels.

· Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

Required:

· First rate “maker” and skilled in the use of a wide range of manufacturing equipment such as 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters and other fabrication tools.

· Ability to see connections that leave others stumped and quickly problem-solve in very practical and tangible ways.

· English and Arabic fluency.

· Bachelor’s degree and good analytical, writing and presentation skills.

· Consummate self-starter but also a close listener and team player. Actively promotes a congenial work environment.

· Humanitarian impulse and ability and willingness to travel to and work in areas without regular conveniences.

Preferred:

· Strong connections in the maker community and ability to use those connections for the furtherance of Field Ready’s vision.

· Extensive experience in the region and, more broadly, in countries undergoing relief and reconstruction.

· Prior training delivery and mentoring experience.

· Appreciation of and familiarity with external communications.

· Master’s degree in relevant subject.

· Experience working with grant funds.


How to apply:

TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter that describes your qualifications (please indicate your level of Arabic proficiency using the UN’s ILR scale), reasons for applying and understanding of the requirements outlined above. This letter should be in English and be no more than two pages.

Please submit this cover letter along with your detailed CV to: info (at) fieldready.org. The title “Manufacturing Engineer” must be included in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found and this notice is withdrawn from our website. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; thank you for your interest and understanding.

Iraq: Medical Coordinator, Erbil and Dohuk, Kurdistan

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 15 Aug 2017

I.KEY INFORMATION

Job title: Medical Coordinator

Job location: Erbil and Dohuk, Kurdistan (with frequent travel to Dohuk Governorate and project sites in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq.)

Starting date of mission: ASAP

Minimum duration of mission: 3 months, renewable

Place within the organization: Hierarchically accountable to the General Coordinator and functionally accountable to the Medical Referent in HQ.

Job dimension: Responsible for the overall medical (surgical) strategy and content of programme in Iraq. Functionally manages medical / technical aspects at programme level and advises the national Project Manager on technical medical issues and management of surgical teams. This includes:

§ Define medical strategy for the mission

§ Providing medical leadership and direction in the mission.

§ Defining and developing CDE medical and surgical policies and standards into implementation strategies.

§ Safe-guarding medical ethics and the quality of medical and surgical programming (ie relevance, effectiveness, safety, accessibility and appropriateness, as well as “best practice” clinical management of patients).

§ Assisting in the assessment and development of new CDE humanitarian medical and surgical programmes within Iraq / regionally.

§ Management and analysis of health projects data in conjunction with Project Manager.

Conditions of employment: Attractive package, negociable based on profile and experience

II.GENERAL PRESENTATION:

Description of the mission's context:

La Chaine de l’Espoir is a French non-profit independent and impartial international aid organization working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. La Chaîne de l’Espoir is a network of medical and surgical expertise. A key player in healthcare, the organization is committed to providing medical treatment and education to the children who need it the most. Following an assessment mission in January 2016, la Chaine de l’Espoir is establishing an emergency mission in Iraq to provide essential and emergency surgery in North Iraq.

The mission in Iraq is providing surgical services in two locations of Nineveh Governate (Rabbia & Snuny) and in one location of Dohuk governorate (Bardarash) in conjunction with Directorates of Health for Nineveh and Dohuk. The surgical projects are staffed by national surgical teams (2 per project location) with equipment and surgical consumables / materials provided by CDE. The projects provide essential general surgery and are expected to contribute to strategic emergency and life-saving support in future humanitarian needs that may arise within the Iraq conflict. CDE is planning to expand its medical/surgical actions in Iraq. The development of new humanitarian actions fall under the medical responsibily of the medical coordinator.

III.DESCRIPTION OF CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

A: Surgical policy and planning

§ Participates in developing/updating CDE’s policies (inclusive of surgical policy) and operational strategy within Kurdistan / Iraq.

§ Advises and supports the Project Manager and surgical teams in the translation of the CDE surgical policy and project objectives in order to meet anticipated results.

§ Advises and informs the General Coordinator (in conjunction with Project Manager) regarding the development and progress of the ongoing medial and surgical pro­gramme against the projects objectives and workplan.

§ Monitors the health needs (particularly relating to surgical / emergency needs etc) and priorities in the country.

§ Proposes new assessments/fact finding missions in Iraq.

§ Participates with the General Coordinator and Project Manager in initiating, drafting and reviewing new project proposals.

B: Monitoring and reporting role

§ Monitoring, evalaution, reporting, and assessment of medical and surgical projects to ensure quality and relevance (in conjunction with Project Manager)

§ Supporting Project Manager in preparing monthly reports for the General Coordinator and HQ, based on adequately compiled analysis of project medical and surgical data and related referral activities;

§ Ensure monthly data collection and statistics collected is relevant and compatible with national HMIS, and donor reporting requirements (logframe indicators).

C: Clinical Support role

§ Ensuring adequate clinical supervision of surgical staff

§ Ensure all clinical / surgical staff are maintaining good practice in pre and post operative patient care.

§ Ensure adequate standards are being maintained in sterilisation and surgical laundry procedures.

§ Ensure adequate standards are maintained in collection and disposal of clinical waste.

D: Representation/communication:

§ To provide medical representation for CDE as required to local/national health authorities and relevant stakeholders.

§ To maintain contact between CDE, the local health authorities and other relevant organisations regard­ing the planning and implementation of CDE’s programme; to initiate and stabilize contacts/networks and to stimulate cooperation.

E: Human Resources Management:

§ Support Project Manager in writing/revising and updating the job descriptions of the surgical teams.

§ Supervise, coach and support the medical and surgical teams with technical information and in achieving/maintaining good quality medical and surgical cares and follow up.

§ Supervise, coach and support the Field Medical Coordinator and the medical coordinator asistant.

§ Ensure that one nurse per surgical team will be in charge of the medical side of stock and supply management, including inspection of quality of stock keeping, collating of consumption data and forecasting of consumption needs in collaboration with the Logistic Coordinator.

F: Other Specific Tasks:

§ Responsible for ensuring that quality drug and material supply (with Logistics support) is maintained in projects. This includes ensuring medical overview of drug (anaesthetic) and consumable stocks (including regular supervision and control), management of data for forecasting and ordering drug and medical materials and training of non-medical/logistics staff, as relevant.

§ Ensure safety and quality of health care structures and facilities in CDE projects (including water, hygiene and sanitiation, universal precautions, infection control and other preventive measures).

§ Medical supply and stock management is a shared responsibility between the MedCo and the Logistic Coordinator, and they must collaborate in this. The specific role of the Medco in this collaboration is to ensure that the appropriate medical products are used, and that accurate monitoring and forecasting of consumption is done. In addition, the MedCo reviews and approves all medical orders. Ensures surgical equipment and devices are regularly maintained in collaboration with Logistic Coordinator.

§ Ensure blood donation and blood storage protocol is followed in each project location and support laboratory technicians in ensuring blood donation, typing and cross-matching, screening, criteria for donors is carried out according to international standards.

§ Support the International surgical mission teams and develop / liaise on their missions with Dohuk Emergency Hospital Manager and Dohuk health authorities.

§ Contribute to the definition of the operational strategy, carry out exploratory missions to assess needs, relevance and feasibility of medical actions and participate to proposals writing.

IV.REQUIREMENTS

Professional Training:

§ Medical qualification (Medical doctor or Nurse)

§ Specialisation in surgery or anaesthesia an advantage.

Working experience:

§ Preferably 18-24 months international NGO field experience in at least two different humanitarian emergency contexts.

§ Experience in management of medical programmes and supervision of national medical staff.

§ Knowledge of clinical topics relevant to surgical care i.e. infection control, sterilisation techniques, post-operative infections, blood transfusion etc.

§ Experience in developing policies/plans beyond the operational aspects of projects.

§ Experience in designing medical project proposals in conflict areas and in wirting proposal.

Specific Skills:

§ Computer literacy: WORD, Excel, SPSS and/or statistical software

§ Good written skills, with proven ability in report writing (medical reports, assessment reports etc).

§ Excellent communication skills; ability to motivate and lead medical colleagues

§ Excellent clinical skills and ability to mentor/coach medical staff

§ Coaching and supervision experience very advantageous; management/team leadership experience a definite plus.

§ Experience of working in insecure environments or complex emergency contexts.

Linguistic competence:

§ Fluent in English (spoken, reading and writing);

§ Arabic or Kurdish langauge skills an advantage


How to apply:

Application process : CV + Cover letter + 3 references to be sent by email to tjanny@chainedelespoir.org and plegoff@chainedelespoir.org

Deadline for application : August 15th, 2017. Due to the urgent need to fill this position, candidates could be interviewed before the deadline for application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Candidates who already applied for this position are requested not to send their application again.

Iraq: General coordinator (M/F) Irak, KRG - Erbil & field movements

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 15 Aug 2017

I. JOB INFORMATION

Job title: General Coordinator

Job location: Erbil and Dohuk, Kurdistan, Iraq

Starting date of mission: ASAP

Duration of mission: 4 months

Place within the organization:

As a General Coordinator, you report directly to the Emergency Coordinator based at the HQ in Paris. You will be responsible for overseeing all CDE’s activities in Iraq, KRG.

Conditions:

Negociable attractive package based on profile and experience.

Job dimension:

The overall objective of the General coordinator (GenCo) is to lead, manage and further develop CDE operations and mission in Iraq (4 expatriates and 50 local employees). The GenCo represents CDE at country level. He/she supervises all support services (HR, administration, finance, logistics) and is ultimately responsible for the security management of the mission and its employees. The GenCo has the overall responsibility for strategic planning, operations’ implementation and fundraising.

II. GENERAL PRESENTATION:

Description of the organization:

La Chaine de l’Espoir is a French non-profit organization founded in 1994. It is an independent and impartial international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. La Chaîne de l’Espoir is a network of medical and surgical expertise. A key player in healthcare, the organization is committed to providing medical treatment and education to the children who need it the most.

Mission's context

La Chaine de l’Espoir has established a permanent mission in Iraq in 2016 to provide essential medical and surgery services in Dohuk and Nineveh Governorates. Currently CDE in Irak is running 3 Operation Theater rooms in cooperation with the Directorates of Health for Nineveh and Dohuk. The surgical projects are addressing strategic emergency and life-saving humanitarian needs in under-served areas. In the scope of Mosul battle, CDE is also providing emergency medical cares to wounded and affected civilians and is looking to develop post-crisis health programming.

III. DESCRIPTION OF CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

1. Program Management & Development

  • Supervise the implementation and development of CDE programs in Iraq and Iraqi Kurdistan, together with the Medical Coordinator.
  • Identify humanitarian needs, support the necessary assessment and data collection to propose accurate humanitarian strategies and design projects.
  • Write the necessary documents, including contextualized, quality proposals, for donors’ awareness, report and fundraising.
  • Undertake pro-active prospection and propose alternative sources of funding.
  • Guarantee the proper implementation of the donor’s grant and reporting.

2. Mission and support services management

  • Supervise the Administration and Finance department and, together with Admin/Fin Coordinator, ensure the proper and sound financial management of the mission.
  • Supervise the Logistic department and, together with the Logistic Coordinator, ensure proper procurement practices and a sound management of the supply chain, fleet, stocks, etc.
  • Ultimately responsible to ensure the compliance with internal and donor’s requirements
  • Ensure a proper Human resources set-up of the mission to reach agreed objectives, including staff recruitment, supervision, mentoring and capacity building
  • Responsible for the overall security management of the mission, including keeping security management plan updated.

3. Representation and Communication

  • Ensure regular liaisons with all external stakeholders in KRI and Iraq, including but not limited to NGOs, UN agencies, current and potential donors, and authorities at Governorate, Regional (KRI) or country-level as necessary.
  • Representing CDE at relevant high-level meetings, such as the NGO Coordination Committee for Iraq (NCCI), donor briefings, OCHA as well as supporting the rest of the coordination team within clusters and sector working groups as and when deemed necessary.
  • Ensure regular liaisons with the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) to raise issues of concern linked to policy and strategy.
  • Maintain and expanding CDE's network of key person’s in-country, ensuring CDE remains up-to-date on evolution of the context, needs and funding opportunities.
  • Ensure the promotion of humanitarian and CDE principles towards all stakeholders during representational activities.
  • Promote effective communication within the team and with the headquarter.

VI. REQUIREMENTS

Professional Training:

Master’s Degree (humanitarian management, political science, management/international relation, public health, medical/paramedical studies) or equivalent.

Skills and experience needed:

  • Minimum 5 years’ experiences as a General Coordinator/ country director with an international NGO, out of which 2 years with a medical NGO.
  • Solid humanitarian background is necessary
  • Experience in management of health programs especially in the field of surgery would be a strong added value
  • Ability to work in a sensitive security context and to manage security and risks
  • Strong ability to develop comprehensive and inclusive country strategies
  • Excellent knowledge of project cycle management and programming
  • Strong team management skills in multicultural environments
  • Excellent interpersonal and diplomatic skills, with a proven track record in forming effective relationships with a range of traditional, local and international authorities
  • Experience in Irak is valuable

Specific Skills:

  • Computer literacy: Word, Excellent Excel skills, SAGA will be an asset
  • Good reporting skills, with proven ability in financial report writing.
  • Excellent interpesonal skills; ability to motivate and lead colleagues
  • Excellent coordination skills and ability to mentor/coach staff
  • Experience of working in insecure environments or complex emergency contexts.

Linguistic competence:

  • Fluent in English (spoken, reading and writing) is mandatory
  • French is an added value
  • Arabic or Kurdish langauge skills are an advantage

How to apply:

Application process : CV + Cover letter + 3 references to be sent by email to tjanny@chainedelespoir.org and plegoff@chainedelespoir.org

Deadline for application : 15th August 2017. Due to the urgent need to fill this position, candidates could be interviewed before the deadline for application. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Candidates who already applied for this position are requested not to send their application again.

Iraq: Technical Advisor for Iraq

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Organization: Field Ready
Country: Iraq
Closing date: 29 Sep 2017

ABOUT FIELD READY

Field Ready is a non-governmental organization that is dedicated to bringing innovation to international disaster relief. Our vision is to meet humanitarian need by transforming logistics through technology, innovative design and engaging people in new ways. In the short-term, we address humanitarian and reconstruction needs with a unique problem-solving approach. In the long-term, we are transforming the way aid is delivered worldwide. The impact of this is dramatically improving efficiency in aid delivery by meeting people’s needs wherever they are found. Field Ready is a US-based 501c3; more information can be found at www.fieldready.org.

POSITION SUMMARY

Field Ready has partnered with Save the Children UK and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine on an innovation challenge to incentivise hand-washing in refugee camps. The challenge is supported by the Humanitarian Innovation Fund. We will be working in refugee camps in northern Iraq for up to six months from October 2017 to help start a longer research activity. We seek a full-time Iraq Technical Advisor to be based in northern Iraq to be part of a small-scale trial of this innovation.

The role of the Iraq Technical Advisor is to design and locally make bars of soap that have toys inside them, with the aim of encouraging a behaviour change by children in the refugee camps towards more frequent hand-washing by making it fun, appealing and enjoyable even in difficult circumstances. This is a very special opportunity for someone who wants to combine the latest innovations with traditional methods to improve the health of refugees in Iraq.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Iraq Technical Advisor will be responsible for the technological aspects of project implementation, including:

· Manufacturing a novel, hygienic soap product for child handwashing that is produced locally at low cost.

· Manufacturing an ‘incentive’ for child handwashing in the form of small toys to be placed inside each soap.

· Tailoring the design of the novel soap product and the toys to local consumer preferences (shape, colour, size, smell, toy design) using rapid prototyping and human-centred design, and by drawing on and engaging in a participatory process with beneficiaries that is facilitated by Field Ready’s Iraq Innovation Advisor.

· Delivering the above with a view towards suitability for humanitarian WASH responses in general (i.e.: future large scale production, easy and quick distribution, designs easily adapted to suit different cultural contexts including outside of Iraq, cost-effectiveness in different supply chain contexts such as urban or rural).

· Establishing local production capacity that can manufacture the soaps beyond the small-scale trial, including engaging in market and capability assessments, training and capacity building activities.

· Responding quickly to input from partners and Field Ready personnel on design and manufacturing ideas and issues.

· Assuring quality, not only in terms of effective soap and incentivising child handwashing but also in terms of rigorous safety standards and national and international regulatory compliance for both product and the production process.

· Providing robust evidence, documentation and other support or information as may be required by the longer-term research activity, including on designs, user feedback, local markets, costs, regulatory requirements and so on.

· Working closely with the partners as a representative of Field Ready and the project (i.e.: reporting, meetings etc).

· Participating in Field Ready’s team and systems, including occasional support for the establishment of a wider Field Ready ongoing programme in Iraq beyond this first project in the country.

We expect 500 bars of soap with toys to be made during this small-scale trial, for use both by children and also to promote wider uptake of the innovation within the sector. Maintaining a clean manufacturing environment to ensure no contaminations, in compliance with relevant local standards, will be important. Provision has been made for: equipment and materials for soap production; computer, 3D modelling software and 3D Printers to prototype and produce the toys; printing etc for packaging for the soap and associated information materials; local staff support including translators. Field Ready shares its designs online using an open licence when we decide that they have become ‘field ready’ for use by others, but we take steps to ensure the proper attribution of individual contributors to the designs.

Several important responsibilities for working in Iraq have already been identified, including: the need to work in more than one camp to ensure support to different cultural groups; the need to potentially re-use existing commercial soap material that has been approved by the government, as well as making our own soap; and public communication approval processes. Other important requirements for operating in Iraq may arise during the project, and the Iraq Technical Advisor will responsible for meeting these as well.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

An effective Iraq Technical Advisor will combine the relevant technical know-how required for this project with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to ‘get things done’ under challenging conditions.

Required:

· First rate ‘maker’; hands-on and practical.

· Excellent technical problem solving abilities.

· Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing or making processes.

· Ability to engage in (very) rapid prototyping techniques.

· Excellent 3D CAD Design and modelling experience, either for engineering/manufacturing or animation.

· Hands-on experience with consumer-level 3D Printers and plastic 3D Printing processes.

· Awareness of a range of online platforms for 3D design file sharing (for toys and moulds etc).

· Knowledge of making soap, particularly using local / natural materials.

· Excellent interpersonal skills (demonstrated, say, in a hospitality/service experience or other key client facing role).

· Consummate self-starter but also a close listener and team player.

· Experience working, living or travelling in the region and other developing country contexts.

· Commitment to Field Ready’s vision and mission and to recognised humanitarian principles and codes of practice.

Preferred:

· Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in engineering, design, manufacturing or other relevant qualifications.

· Humanitarian sector training and prior humanitarian or development field experience.

· Experience with design specifically for 3D Printing.

· Experience of 3D Printer fault finding, repair and optimisation.

· Experience with making soap, particularly using local / natural materials.

· Knowledge of chemistry, in particular of saponification.

· Knowledge of scent and colour additives, particularly using local / natural sources.

· Experience with regulatory, safety, hygiene and quality issues (e.g., in any highly regulated or high volume industry such as pharmaceuticals, aerospace, food, theatre/public performance technical crew, etc).

· Strong connections in the maker community with willingness to use those connections.

· Good analytical, writing and presentation skills – able to communicate complicated/technical issues with accuracy.

· Prior training or capacity building delivery experience.

· Experience working with grant funds or on grant-funded projects.

· Fluent in spoken Arabic or Kurdish (or both) and English, with excellent written English.


How to apply:

Submit a cover letter that describes your qualifications (please indicate your level of language proficiency using the UN’s ILR scale), reasons for applying and understanding of the requirements outlined above. This letter should be in English and be no more than two pages.

Please submit this cover letter along with your detailed CV to: info (at) fieldready.org. The title “Iraq Technical Advisor” must be included in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found and this notice is withdrawn from our website. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted; thank you for your interest and understanding.

Thailand: Internship

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Organization: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 31 Aug 2017

UNFCCC-IGES Regional Collaboration Center
2017 Internship Announcement
Job function: Research Topic: Climate finance and carbon markets
Starting Date: Flexible Duration: 8-12 weeks (extendable)
Location: Bangkok, Thailand Salary: Unpaid

Background
The Regional Collaboration Centre (RCC) Bangkok was established in September of 2015 by the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Change (UNFCCC) secretariat and the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) to provide hands-on support to governments, NGOs, and the private sector in Asia and the Pacific region to develop their mitigation efforts through capacity building, direct technical assistance, and strategic networking - sourcing the know-how and resources to drive clean development. RCC Bangkok provides support to regional stakeholders in the identification and development of potential Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) project activities and programmes of activities, and in so doing create more sustainable capacity for future local engagement in the global carbon market. Since the adoption of the Paris Climate Change Agreement in December 2015, we have broadened our role to also support the development and implementation of countries’ Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under that agreement, with a focus on markets and mechanisms.

Terms of Reference

The intern, under the supervision of the RCC Team, will support the implementation of the following activities:

a) Support to Climate Finance work
• Research and analyse the data related to various regional actors working in the climate finance sphere;
• Prepare a database of regional institutions (government, private sector, NGOs) working in climate finance;
• Develop an information seeking survey to be sent out to relevant regional financial institutions regarding their green investment portfolio;
• Support the team in data gathering activities and compile and present the data generated from surveys;
• Conceptualize outreach activities to establish links with regional financial networks, including but not limited to media outreach and web based promotion.
b) Support to market mechanisms work
• Track the regional distribution of CDM projects in Asia and the Pacific and research their operational status;
• Prepare a matrix of information by regional distribution, categorized according to where the projects are on the CDM project cycle, operational status, barriers, need of support, etc.;
• Prioritize focus countries from the matrix for seeking understanding on the underlying causes for the CDM implementation trends;
• Draft a questionnaire aimed at seeking feedback from focus countries;
• Support the team in reaching out to national representatives and project developers from these countries with the questionnaire and other channels of communication;
• Support the development of a knowledge product based on the information gathered.
c) Support to Standardized Baseline (SB) work
• Conceptualize and design a survey to be sent to national representatives seeking information on the trends and penetration of SBs in their country;
• Collect and compile country specific data on this subject;
• Support the follow up by other channels of communication, e.g. video calls
• Support the preparation of a report on this subject.

The internship will help the selected candidate gain significant insight into climate policy challenges in Asia.

Responsibilities

The work will include but not be limited to:
• Conducting literature reviews on an assigned topic and synthesizing such findings in writing;
• Quantitative policy research and analysis, including drafting reports and making presentations, on some of the topics mentioned above;
• Updating and maintaining stakeholder databases;
• Support the identification and mapping of donors and analyses on their profiles relating to our work streams;
• Planning and execution of outreach activities with various stakeholders;
• Assisting with outreach and logistical preparation for events organized by RCC Bangkok;
• Production of knowledge products and other related duties and back-up functions when required.

Educational Background
A Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a field associated with climate policy (economics, environmental law, political science, international relations, natural sciences or a related discipline).
Skills and Requirements
• Fluency (oral and written) in English is required
• Good working knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office Suite and research databases is required.
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to compile data and present it in easy to access formats
• Innovative conceptual and operational thinking
• Experience interacting with a variety of stakeholders, including government officials, is an asset.
• Knowledge of climate change mitigation issues, sustainable development, and/or economics is desirable.
• An attention to detail and enthusiasm for protecting the environment are essential.

Further Details
Internships require a commitment of 5 days per week for 8-12 weeks. Internship start and end dates are flexible. Please make sure to indicate your availability.
Citizens of any country may apply. However, candidates who are not Thai citizens or residents are responsible for their legal status in Thailand. Neither the UNFCCC nor IGES are able to provide visa support.


How to apply:

Please submit the following with your application

  1. an updated resume,
  2. a detailed cover letter explaining your interests, your experience, and what you hope to gain through an internship,
  3. a list of publications if applicable
  4. and, a writing sample, 2-5 pages in length, can be part of a longer paper.
  5. Electronic submissions to Ms. Ariel Yu at the email address yu@iges.or.jp and regionalcentre-HR@iges.or.jp are preferred.

Senegal: Chef de Projet du Centre Cardio-pédiatrique Cuomo de Dakar

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 31 Oct 2017

Le Centre cardio-pédiatrique CUOMO (CCPC) destiné à prendre en charge, dans des conditions d’excellence, des enfants sénégalais et de la sous-région souffrant de pathologies cardiaques, a été ouvert au sein du CHNU de Fann à Dakar en Janvier 2017. Il offre une prise en charge médicale et chirurgicale pour les enfants atteints de pathologies cardiaques de tous ordres. Un Pavillon des Enfants à destination des enfants les plus démunis du Sénégal et des enfants en provenance de la sous-région, pourra assurer un hébergement durant les phases pré et post-opératoires.

Ce centre est piloté par la direction du CHNU avec l’appui de deux partenaires extérieurs que sont la Fondation CUOMO (Monaco) et La Chaîne de l’Espoir (France).

Les trois partenaires recherchent un chef de projet pour piloter ce centre.

Rattaché au Comité de supervision composé de la direction du CHNU, de la direction de la Fondation CUOMO et de la direction de La Chaîne de l’Espoir, il sera le responsable opérationnel du CCPC.

Ses responsabilités seront de s’assurer de la bonne marche quotidienne du centre CCPC, dans le respect du mandat de ce centre médical : permettre l’accès à des soins cardiologiques et de chirurgie cardiaque de qualité aux enfants sénégalais et de la région, y compris les plus démunis. Il est également en charge du développement des activités de dépistage et de prévention qui pourraient s’y rattacher, et de toute autre action décidée par le Comité de supervision.

De par sa fonction, il garantit le bon fonctionnement du centre sur le plan de l’organisation des soins, de la gestion, de l’organisation humaine et des aspects administratifs et financiers. Il appuie l’équipe médicale en charge de la délivrance des soins et accompagne le travail de l’équipe administrative. Il s’assure de la mise en place des outils de suivi et d’évaluation qui permettent un pilotage performant du centre. Il rend compte de son travail au Comité de supervision.

Profil :

Diplômé de l’enseignement supérieur, le candidat devra avoir une formation et une expérience professionnelle significative dans le domaine de la santé publique en Afrique. Ayant déjà travaillé en milieu hospitalier, il a des compétences en management de projet, gestion d’équipe, gestion budgétaire. Il est familier du fonctionnement des structures hospitalières publiques, mais connait également le milieu associatif international et les financements accessibles pour ce type de projet.

Il a une grande capacité de dialogue, d’écoute, de diplomatie et est à l’aise dans un milieu pluriculturel.

Excellent manager, il sait animer des équipes et est à l’aise dans la représentation extérieure.

Il a une bonne capacité rédactionnelle, lit et écrit parfaitement le français.

Ses connaissances en gestion financière lui permettent de garantir une gestion saine et équilibrée du centre.

Son sens de l’initiative, son goût du contact et ses capacités d’analyse lui permettent de rechercher des financements auprès de bailleurs privés et publics internationaux.

Conditions :

Statut à déterminer selon le profil

Durée du poste : un an, renouvelable

Conditions salariales à négocier en fonction de la formation et de l’expérience préalable.


How to apply:

Pour postuler, merci d’envoyer un CV et une lettre de motivation à l’adresse :

centre.cardiopediatrique.cuomo@gmail.com

Les candidats seront contactés dans un délai d’un mois à compter de l’envoi de leur candidature. Sans réponse, merci de considérer qu’il s’agit d’un classement sans suite.

Thailand: Sustainable Finance Promotion & Support Expert

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Organization: Institute for Global Environmental Strategies
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 03 Nov 2017

Background

The UN Climate Change and its regional collaboration centers (RCC) are supporting efforts to substantially scale up finance and investment in contributing to the objectives of the Paris Agreement, to integrate as rapidly as possible, the goals described by Articles 2, 4.1, and 7.1 into the conduct of all relevant economic and social development activities at the country level. An important part of this support is project level and programme finance that is aligned with the long term of objectives of the Paris Agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

UN Climate Change and RCC has a long history of providing promotion and support for climate mitigation projects in emerging and frontier markets, particularly in carbon finance – and as neutral intermediaries are increasingly asked to facilitate all stages of the project finance cycle. This has increased the sharing of experience, reduced barriers to access finance and lowered entry costs. It has also attracted new investors and helped finance stranded projects, helped launch new funds and credit enhancements, and matched up carbon finance. The promotion and support typically provided includes the demand-side tasks:

· Assisting governments to actively promote low carbon and climate resilient investments in their countries and disseminate information on their enabling investment environments to investors and other market players;

· Make it easier for financiers to find markets, identify co-financiers to form consortia, access project development funding to support investment-mature projects, and provide access to risk mitigation instruments and help structure projects and financing;

· Helping to provide project owners with increased visibility for their projects among financiers and other market players, making it easier to identify relevant financiers, advisors, service providers for specific needs including through targeted engagements and convening of regional or national green investment catalyst roundtables (GIC-RTs);

· Working with financial institutions (often together with commercial banks, financial intermediaries, bilateral funds, regional, multilateral development banks and the Green Climate Fund) on mobilizing private capital, assisting on guarantee and credit enhancement, launching if support platforms for finance and investment and designing climate, green and sustainable loan and investment frameworks and procedures.

Role

In this context, through RCC Bangkok the Sustainable Development Mechanism (SDM) programme of UN Climate Change is seeking an expert in the promotion and support of sustainable finance. The expert will form part of a small team responsible for sustainable finance action for all RCCs on demand-side finance and investment promotion and support. The expert will work under the guidance of the Director and Manager SDM and direct supervision of the Programme Officer. The expert will be contracted by RCC Bangkok partner IGES and required to be located at any of the RCCs and in Bonn as required.

Functions

As per the mandates provided by the CDM Executive Board and for the Global Climate Action work on finance, in cooperation with teams and partners, the function includes:

a. Facilitate contact networks in the related industrial and financial community (solutions from new and existing public and private financing partners including MDBs, IFIs, commercial, regional and national development banks, foundations, donors, national governments and institutional investors);

b. Track developments and monitor target markets, develop and maintain a network of private promoters, borrowers and financial institutions;

c. Identify and originate and close funding opportunities that best meet objectives;

d. Prepare presentation materials, draft reports and developed proposals;

e. Prepare engagements and green catalyst events, outcomes and press releases;

f. Contribute to the development of suitable financing structures and funding proposals;

g. Screen proposals and develop investment frameworks for clients;

h. Support and facilitate studies, both with and without the help of external consultants;

i. Proactively contribute to the development of the support on finance; propose and implement deliverables with other service providers and partners where appropriate

Deliverables

Successfully deliver the following deliverables:

a. Demonstrated sustainable-, green-, climate- and or innovative finance (crowd etc.) of 2 or more projects or programmes;

b. Development and delivery of a green lending and debt programme and / or procedures for DFI clients (e.g. BOAD, EADB, IDBZ, UDB etc.);

c. Development and delivery of a suitable financing structure with intermediary clients (FONSIS, B&M etc.);

d. Development and delivery of a funding structure for UNESCAP and the ECOWAS platform on finance for climate;

e. Development of funding proposals and acquisition of funds and / or pro-bono or co-funded services (from public or private sources) for the continuation of the work, to potentially incl. a “catalytic investment fund” to leverage private sector capital for high-priority, transformative deals where first-loss or capital for incentive payments is lacking;

f. Delivery of 2 GIC-RTs in the regions.

Qualifications

i. University degree, ideally at Masters level, in Finance/Business or any related subject

ii. At least 3 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, preferably in corporate banking/finance and/or high yield/sub-investment grade debt and/or mezzanine financing as well as venture capital and/or private equity funds and/or philanthropic funds, development-, climate- and/or carbon finance and funds;

iii. Strong technical expertise in financial analysis/modelling as well as experience in assessment and design of financial structures and lending facilities, including credit enhancement;

iv. Proven business development and or investment promotion achievements

v. Experience in responding to and processing proposals from potential clients and converting them into meaningful work proposals or action plans;

vi. Experience in climate policy, including with representatives of government and non-government;

vii. Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office;

viii. Excellent knowledge of English, Fluency or a good knowledge in other languages would be an advantage;

ix. The CFA qualification or proven business development or investment promotion achievement would be a distinct advantage.

Competencies

i. Achievement Drive: continually keeps an eye on performance, focusing on improving it, showing drive and determination to meet short and long-term goals.

ii. Change Orientation: Adapts to differences and changes in the environment; takes a flexible approach to reach outcomes.

iii. Collaboration: Works cooperatively as part of a team; works collaboratively with peers across organizational boundaries based on a genuine interest in and an accurate understanding of others and their individual perspectives and concerns.

iv. Organizational Commitment: Is willing to commit to an organization whose mission is to support implementation of the Paris Agreement and SDGs and is open to diversity, and to align her/his own behavior with the organization’s needs and intrinsic values, acting with integrity in ways that promote the organization’s mission, policies and rules.

Assessment criterion, based on desk based assessment:

(1-5 points) University degree, ideally at Masters level or higher, in Finance/Business or related subject

(1- 5 points) At least 3 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, preferably in Corporate Banking/Finance and/or High Yield/Sub-Investment Grade Debt and/or Mezzanine Financing as well as Venture Capital or Private Equity funds or with development finance;

(1-5 points) Strong technical expertise in financial analysis/modelling;

(1-5 points) Experience in assessment and design of financial structures and lending facilities, including credit enhancement;

(1-5 points) Proven business development and or investment promotion achievements;

(1-5 points) Proven experience in soliciting and closing funded collaboration projects in finance;

(1-5 points) Proven experience in responding to and processing proposals and converting them into meaningful work proposals or action plans;

(1-5 points) Experience in climate policy, including with government and non-government representatives;

(1-5 points) Good computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office;

(1-5 points) Excellent knowledge of English, Fluency or a good knowledge in other languages would be an advantage;

(5 points) The CFA qualification


How to apply:

Candidates, whose qualifications and experience match what we are looking for, please send your resume and cover letter to Ms. Ariel Yu (yu@iges.or.jp) and copyregionalcentre-HR@iges.or.jp. Please indicate “Senior expert green finance” in your email subject.


Nepal: Nepal Technical Advisor

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Organization: Field Ready
Country: Nepal
Closing date: 15 Nov 2017

ABOUT FIELD READY
Field Ready is a non-governmental organisation that is dedicated to bringing innovation to
international disaster relief. Our vision is to meet humanitarian need by transforming logistics
through technology, innovative design and engaging people in new ways. We make useful items to
solve problems locally in various sectors such as health, water and sanitation. We do this by using the
latest technology including 3D printers and laser cutters as well as traditional manufacturing
machines. We pass on these skills to others through training and pioneering innovative approaches to
the toughest challenges. The impact of this is dramatically improved efficiency in aid delivery by
quickly meeting needs and cutting procurement costs. We expect our approach to be truly effective
and groundbreaking. In our Nepal programme, we aim to deploy and test our model using a variety
of digital manufacturing technologies and innovative manufacturing techniques to support the
reconstruction and recovery phases after Nepal’s 2015 earthquake.

POSITION SUMMARY

Field Ready is partnering and contracting with several organizations in Nepal and requires a full-time Nepal Technical Advisor to be based in Kathmandu at the Nepal Innovation Lab.

This is a special opportunity for someone who wants to apply the latest innovations to improve the lives of people in Nepal and play an active role in the development of Field Ready’s operations and partnerships in Nepal and internationally. An effective Nepal Technical Advisor will combine relevant technical know-how with excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to ‘get things done’ under challenging conditions.

The Nepal Technical Advisor will report to the Manufacturing Advisor of Field Ready and work collaboratively with other global and programme staff and our key partners in Nepal.

The position is initially for two months with the possibility of extension for one year subject to funding. Significant travel to earthquake-affected and rural areas around Nepal, and some international travel, will be required.

The Nepal Technical Advisor will be responsible for the technological and technical aspects of programme implementation, which includes:

1) manufacturing (“making”) items identified with beneficiaries, partners and other Field Ready staff

2) human centred design processes, obtaining community/client/user feedback for learning processes

3) training and capacity building provided to beneficiaries

4) close co-operation with the Field Ready Nepal Innovation Advisor

5) line management of local contractors and participation in the Nepal Innovation Lab community.

The Nepal Technical Advisor will also engage in tasks such as contributing to sound programme design and quality, contributing to resource mobilization, organizational representation and contextual research (including economic analyses and monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment processes).

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are illustrative responsibilities that will evolve over time and depend on organisational programmatic needs. The incumbent will be expected to be provide leadership in developing this position further:

· Provide technical support and professional advice to the team working on 3D printing and other manufacturing techniques and related interventions.

· Strengthen Field Ready’s projects by providing support on all aspects; from initial assessments and planning and implementation and developing standardized monitoring and evaluation frameworks.

· Assess training needs, organise and conduct training as appropriate for Field Ready staff and for project partners in related to making.

· Support the development of clear objectives and achievement benchmarks for all programme activities.

· Develop with the Nepal Innovation Advisor an overall program work-plan and ensure implement their respective components according to agreed schedules.

· Ensure regular communication between the programme teams and the technical support units, especially with regards to follow-up on procurement requisitions.

· Take steps to ensure that Field Ready’s work is of the highest possible quality and rigour.

· Provide detailed technical input in tender documents preparations, proposals, bids evaluations, contracting, and facilitation of contracts payments.

· Provide technical advice on contractor procurement, supply, designs and installation of equipment.

· As directed, represent Field Ready and coordinate works with relevant UN agencies, NGOs and technical counterparts at local, state and ministerial levels.

· Line management of local contractors.

· Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

· First rate “maker” and skilled in the use of a wide range of equipment such as 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters and other fabrication tools.

· Able to see connections that leave others stumped and problem-solve in very practical and tangible ways.

· Strong connections in the maker community and ability to use those connections for the furtherance of Field Ready’s vision.

· Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in relevant subject preferred.

· Good analytical, writing and presentation skills; prior training delivery experience preferred.

· Consummate self-starter but also a close listener and team player.

· Experience working with grant funds preferred. Our existing and potential donors include the Humanitarian Innovation Fund, World Vision, UN specialized agencies and other government agencies.

Note: Ideally, candidates will have overseas experience especially working on programs in complex emergency/post-conflict settings with management and supervisory responsibilities. While good applicants may not have prior humanitarian relief experience, they must have the aptitude and desire to work in such areas. The best applicant will possess a deep passion for humanitarianism, cultural/language skills, a good sense of humour, and a willingness to relocate/travel.


How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter that describes your qualifications, reasons for applying and understanding of the requirements outlined above. This letter should be in English and be no more than two pages. Please submit this cover letter along with your detailed CV to: Ben.Britton (at) fieldready.org. The title “Nepal Technical Advisor Opening” should be included in the subject line.

France: CONTRÔLEUR/EUSE DE GESTION SENIOR

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: France
Closing date: 30 Nov 2017

Fondée en 1994, la Chaîne de l’Espoir intervient dans plus de vingt-cinq pays pour offrir un accès aux soins et â l’éducation aux enfants démunis.

Dans le domaine de la santé, l’action se divise en trois volets : les soins en France (100 enfants opérés chaque année), les missions de formation à l’étranger (100 missions médicales chaque année pour assurer un transfert de compétences aux équipes soignantes locales), les projets hospitaliers (appui â un projet de construction d’établissement ou de service hospitalier : Projet médical, infrastructure, équipement, achat et logistique, organigramme, organisation des services, recrutement des RH et formation, business plan, aspects juridiques).

Dans le domaine de l’éducation, elle favorise l’accès â l’éducation d’enfants parmi les plus vulnérables, et développe des programmes d’aide â une scolarisation de qualité.

L’association organise plus d’une centaine de missions chaque année, missions médicales, missions de coordination de projets, missions plus techniques ou politiques.

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE

Le/la Contrôleur/euse de gestion senior exerce ses fonctions sous la responsabilité du Responsable Comptabilité/Gestion au sein de la Direction Administrative et Financière de la Chaîne de l’Espoir.

Il/elle est en charge du Pôle Contrôle de Gestion dans son ensemble, prioritairement sur les Programmes Santé/Education. A ce titre, il/elle :

  • est le référent Gestion/Administration des équipes siège (Coordinateurs et Responsables Programmes) et terrain (support, aide à la formation),

  • garantit le respect des procédures des bailleurs privés ou institutionnels, ainsi que des procédures internes dont il participe à l’amélioration,

  • produit les états de gestion et le suivi budgétaire de l’association à l’attention de la Direction,

  • collabore avec le Service Logistique pour les achats effectués sur les programmes à l’étranger,

  • collabore avec les Ressources Humaines pour le processus de recrutement, l’affectation et le suivi du personnel expatrié,

  • assure le lien entre les bailleurs et les autres services de l’Association, notamment : Financements Institutionnels, Partenariat, cellule Hôpital Construction.

Il/elle est assistée dans ses tâches par un contrôleur de gestion junior, dont il/elle assure l’encadrement.

MISSIONS

Gestion - Budget

  • être garant de l’information financière dans l’outil de gestion en établissant des règles de gestion en collaboration Coordinateurs Programmes et contrôlant les imputations analytiques et les lignes de financements en comptabilité

  • réaliser le prévisionnel mensuel et trimestriel des programmes

  • valider la légitimité et la conformité budgétaire des transferts de fonds vers le terrain

  • analyser les coûts Budget/Réalisé, produire des indicateurs et commentaires

  • produire les réestimations lors des clôtures semestrielles et annuelles

  • communiquer les états de gestion à la Direction et aux Coordinateurs et Responsables terrain, et alerter sur les risques financiers

Contrôle Interne - Administration

  • contrôler le respect des procédures appliquées par les équipes sur le terrain

  • superviser et contrôler la conformité des éléments remontés au siège par le terrain (documents comptables, fiches extracomptables d’inventaires terrain)

  • réaliser des visites sur le terrain pour support aux équipes

Bailleurs - Finance

  • garantir aux bailleurs le respect des exigences budgétaires et financières

  • contrôler et superviser les reportings financiers intermédiaires et finaux selon les dispositions des bailleurs

  • garantir les entrées de fonds : prévisionnel d’encaissement, préparation des demandes de paiements bailleurs avec le service Financements Institutionnels, suivi des créances bailleurs avec le service Comptabilité

  • piloter les audits bailleurs sur le terrain et au siège

PROFIL RECHERCHE

  • formation initiale en gestion, finances, comptabilité, avec idéalement 2 à 3 ans d’expérience en contrôle de gestion et/ou audit interne,

  • expérience de terrain indispensable en ONG de solidarité internationale, en qualité de coordinateur administratif et financier (minimum 24 mois de mission),

  • goût pour le travail en équipe et véritable aisance relationnelle,

  • rigueur et fiabilité,

  • grande capacité de travail, bonne gestion du stress, réactivité et efficacité,

  • maîtrise des outils informatiques (Excel, Word),

  • connaissance du logiciel SAGA très appréciée,

  • bon niveau d’anglais indispensable.

CONDITIONS

Statut : Statut cadre

Type / Durée du contrat : Contrat à Durée Indéterminée

Prise de poste : dès que possible


How to apply:

CV +Lettre de Motivation + 3 dernières références
Adressés à : Philippe Le Goff . Direction des Ressources Humaines
plegoff@chainedelespoir.org

Jordan: Jordan Manufacturing Engineer and Trainer

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Organization: Field Ready
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 30 Nov 2017

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer and Trainer

ABOUT FIELD READY

Field Ready is a non-governmental organization that is dedicated to bringing innovation to international disaster relief. Our vision is to meet humanitarian needs by transforming logistics through technology, innovative design and engaging people in new ways. We make useful items to solve problems locally in various sectors such as health, water, and sanitation. We do this by using the latest technology as well as traditional manufacturing machines. We pass on these skills to others through training and pioneering innovative approaches to the toughest challenges. The impact of this is dramatically improved efficiency in aid delivery by quickly meeting needs and cutting procurement costs. We expect our approach to be truly effective and groundbreaking.

POSITION SUMMARY Field Ready is starting a new project in Jordan, training people with disabilities to produce a suite of products. Field Ready is looking for a talented engineer with fluent Arabic skills and a background in manufacturing and electrical engineering. The Engineer will be responsible for conducting training as well as supporting the design and development process of selected products together with the international team of Field Ready engineers. The Engineer will also undertake a number of secondary tasks such as working with the Innovation Advisor to explore fundraising opportunities and consult on ongoing innovations and field testing.

An effective applicant will combine relevant technical know-how with excellent people skills. The best candidate will have an ability to adapt and get things done under challenging conditions. The exact location will be determined at the time of appointment but is likely to be Amman. This position, contingent on funding, will initially be for nine months with the possibility of extension.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are illustrative responsibilities that are expected to evolve over time and depend on the organizational and programmatic needs.

The Manufacturing Engineer and Trainer responsibilities for this task include but are not limited to:

  • Develop products for people with disabilities together with our international team.
  • Assess the prices and source materials for the construction of these products.
  • Train 20 participants to use the manufacturing methods needed to produce the items.
  • Provides manufacturing decision - making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
  • Assess training needs, organizes and conducts training as appropriate for Field Ready Staff and external participants.
  • Develop and implement the projects training plan together with the local Innovation Advisor.
  • Closely monitor program implementation and budget utilization and ensure that all program and spending targets for all grants are being met.
  • Take an active role in document preparation, concept and proposals, bid evaluations, contracting and facilitation of contracts as well as payments.

The Engineer will be expected to provide leadership in developing this position further.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Required:

● First-rate “maker” and skilled in the use of a wide range of manufacturing equipment and experience in electronic engineering.

● Fluent in English and Arabic.

● Bachelor’s degree in engineering or electrical engineering.

● Experience working with NGOs and at least volunteer experience in this sector in Jordan.

● Consummate self - starter but also a close listener and a team player. Actively promotes a congenial work environment.

● Ability and willingness to travel to and work in areas without regular conveniences.

Preferred:

● Strong connections in the maker community and ability to use those connections for the furtherance of Field Ready’s vision.

● Extensive experience in the region and, more broadly, in countries undergoing relief and reconstruction.

● Prior training delivery and mentoring experience.

● Appreciation of and familiarity with external communications and consultancy projects.

● Master’s degree in relevant subject.

● Experience working with grant funds.

● Experience working with refugees and people with disabilities.

● Experience working with INGOs and engineering in the development sector.

Note: Ideally, candidates will have overseas experience especially working on programs in complex emergency/post-conflict settings with management and supervisory responsibilities. While good applicants may not have prior humanitarian relief experience, they must have the aptitude and desire to work in such areas. In other words, the best candidate will possess a deep passion for humanitarianism, cultural/language skills, a good sense of humor, and a willingness to relocate/travel.


How to apply:

TO APPLY

Submit a cover letter that describes your qualifications, reasons for applying and understanding of the requirements outlined above. This letter should be in English and no more than two pages. Please submit this cover letter along with your detailed CV to info(at)fieldready.org. The title “Jordan Manufacturing Engineer and Trainer” must be included in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found and this notice is withdrawn from our website. Given the high volume of applicants we expect for this position, only short-listed candidates will be contacted and some may be asked if they are interested in joining our roster for future emergency deployments. Thank you for your interest and understanding.

Afghanistan: AFGHANISTAN –DOCTOR/ medical senior adviser for the OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY DEPARTMENT of THE FRENCH MEDICAL INSTITUTE FOR MOTHER AND CHILDREN IN KA

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 29 Dec 2017

The French Medical Institute for Children (FMIC) founded in 2006 is a unique public-private partnership between the Governments of Afghanistan & France, a French NGO – La Chaine de L’Espoir/Enfants Afghans and the Aga Khan Development Network through the Aga Khan University Hospital. FMIC embodies a sign of hope for the medical care of children in Kabul. The Institute has risen to the challenge of charting a course towards sustainable health solutions for Afghanistan. It is the only ISO certified hospital in Afghanistan, aiming to provide compassionate, accessible, cost-effective, high quality care services to the population of Afghanistan.

Context of the mission:

In September 2016, we opened the Mother and Children Unit in Kabul that provides services in gynecology, obstetrics and neonatology:

One Neonatology Intensive care Unit of 14 beds ,

One Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit : an outpatient department, 6 delivery rooms, 2 operating rooms, a recovery –high dependency unit of 4 beds and a 54 beds ward .

This new maternity with a level 3 of care, completes the offer of the French Medical Institute for Mother and Children, a general pediatric hospital opened in 2005_ certified ISO 9001, which provides hundred beds (86 beds in the inpatient unit, 15 beds in the intensive care and resuscitation department), an operating room (4 rooms), an efficient medical imaging department, a laboratory, a blood bank and a pharmacy. Currently, this hospital is receiving more than 50 interns and several medical and paramedical missions from La Chaine de l’Espoir for sharing our knowledge and expertise with our Afghan colleagues.

Description of the job:

This job gathers all responsibilities of a head of department in France, in Europe with a senior adviser position.. It adds a cultural dimension and it implies to be able to understand and adapt quickly to the culture and to the country practices in terms of reproductive health management.

It is an exciting challenge. The Afghan team of Obstetrician & Gynecologists is composed of a head of department and 6 consultants. They want the support of an experienced doctor to structure and organize the management of the department, learn new surgical techniques, implement up to dates protocols.. Her role will be to ensure an excellent medical management of the patients and to train and daily assist Afghan colleagues in their management of difficult cases, to strengthen their skills and the collective organization. The medical senior adviser will be supported by the La Chaine de l’Espoir’s team.

The medical senior adviser is part of a multidisciplinary team of La Chaine de l’Espoir that is working for several years on the project of the Mother and Children Unit. In Kabul, the medical senior adviser will belong to an expatriate team composed by long-term expatriates and short-term missionaries performing regular missions. All expatriates are accommodated on site and fully supported.

Profile: Experienced Obstetrician-gynecologist woman doctor who speaks English. 

Language English

contract :

Starting : January 2018

Duration: Ideally 12 months, but there is a possibility to contract for a shorter time.

Status: Full-time fixed-term contract, flexible – terms to discuss


How to apply:

Documents : CV + Motivation letter

ContactMother and child project coordinator: 

AgnèsSIMONasimon@chainedelespoir.org+33 6 85 97 33 70 Country coordinator: 

SophieTRANstran@chainedelespoir.org

Afghanistan: Afghanistan coordinator based in KABUL

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Organization: La Chaîne de l'Espoir
Country: Afghanistan
Closing date: 31 Dec 2017

Description

La Chaîne de l’Espoir is a French NGO providing vulnerable children in developing countries with access to medical care. In 2005, La Chaîne de l’Espoir built the French Medical Institute for Children (FMIC) in Kabul, a non-for-profit paediatric hospital designed to offer high-quality surgical care to young patients. Since 2006, the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) has been responsible for the global management of FMIC with La Chaîne de l’Espoir providing medical support. In 2016, the hospital expanded with the opening of the Mother and Child Centre providing gynaecology, obstetrics and neonatology services.

In Afghanistan, La Chaîne de l’Espoir provides:

· Support and advice, training and medical, paramedical, biomedical and technical assistance for missions of volunteers of La Chaîne de l’Espoir in their field of expertise.

· A contribution to the solidarity fund, the social programme of FMIC, the aim of which is to facilitate access to medical and surgical treatments for disadvantaged children.

· Access to health care services for the poorest children and mothers of the remote regions of Afghanistan through the “Children’s Pavilion” programme.

The education support programme is currently undergoing restructuring.

Specific context of this mission in 2017-2018:

La Chaîne de l’Espoir will continue to foster the quality of medical care with a special focus on gynaecology-obstetrics, cardiology and the development of skills in retinal surgery. La Chaîne de l’Espoir is also expanding its participation in academic training in addition to the training offered inside the hospital’s departments. La Chaîne de l’Espoir will continue to advocate for free access to quality specialised medical care for the most vulnerable Afghan children and women. 2017 will be the year of the implementation of healthcare for women and babies born in the Pavilion. To fulfil this mission, the team shall continue to mobilise its local partners on patient referencing and on the development of financial partnerships and innovative funding ways in order to be able to maintain and increase the number of patients.

Local organisation and positioning

The country coordinator position is strongly focused on the management of the partnership with the hospital’s authorities and the Aga Khan network. A good sense of diplomacy is required for this job.

The relationship with the local team of the Children’s Pavilion is of a horizontal type. The coordinator plays a role of support and advice and of capacity strengthening.

The country coordinator is placed under the responsibility of the Afghanistan programme coordinator at head office.

Responsibilities

The role of the country coordinator is to support local teams in all the functions related to project management, planning and operating and financial monitoring. He/she will for example work on the definition of a new education programme and of a financing strategy. He/she shall also monitor fund collection and project indicators.

He/she is responsible for local relationships with funders, fundraising and drafting of projects and reports.

He/she is responsible for the implementation of a communication strategy and the development of local partnerships.

He/she represents La Chaîne de l’Espoir in local coordination meetings, with other NGOs, funders and with the French Embassy.

He/she is responsible for the local monitoring of the security situation and for informsing the head office of any change. He/she ensures that the staff sent by La Chaîne de l’Espoir complies with safety rules.

City

KABUL

Experience/Training

of the applicant

Training

Graduated in development project management and/or in humanitarian or social sciences, international relations with some experience in development project management.

Experience

Previous experience in development and/or humanitarian project management with at least one experience as expatriate in a difficult country.

Some experience in the health sector is an asset.

Some knowledge of the Afghanistan/Pakistan region would be appreciated.

Spoken languages

French and English, fluent

Applicant’s quality

Abilities and skills matching the job profile:

· Good sense of diplomacy, able to work in a horizontal mode of operation with local partners

· Perfect written and oral command of French and English language

· Good knowledge of the project’s cycle

· Competency in safety management

· Good drafting skills and ability to summarise

· Autonomy and proactivity

· Standard computer skills (Microsoft office package and internet)

· Good oral presentation, capacity for effective representation

· High tolerance for stress, capacity to live in a situation of social isolation

Functions

Coordination, Project management

Activities

Health

Country

Asia, Afghanistan

Contract

Fixed-term contract, Volunteering/Civic service

Contract duration

Contract duration: 1 year renewable

Leave plan: two weeks every eight weeks outside the mission’s country

Expected starting period: January 2018

Salary/Compensation

According to experience and abilities

Documents to be sent

Resume + Motivation letter + References


How to apply:

Name of the contact person

Philippe LE GOFF

Human resources manager

Documents to be sent

Resume + Motivation letter + References

Email address of the

contact person

plegoff@chainedelespoir.org

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