economic development

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organisation dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender equality, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries and all United States of America states and territories.

The FHI360 South Africa Umbrella Grants Management (UGM) program provides capacity building support to USAID selected partners in implementation of HIV/AIDS programs under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The program includes: 1) Provision of grants to USAID/PEPFAR partners to ensure adequate resource flow; 2)  Provision of on-going capacity building in organizational development and HIV prevention, care and support, and treatment service delivery and; 3) Implementation of effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting (MER) systems to assess and document activities.

FHI360 seeks the services of a Consultant to provide HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) Training provision to two project grantees including finger pricking.

The Consultant will work with FHI360’s program team to provide two project grantees (GRIP, and Humana People to People) implementing HIV Prevention programmes. The consultant will provide training on HIV Counselling and Training including finger pricking for Lay Counsellors, Field Officers and Field Coordinators, so that they can execute these services in the communities they service. Specifically, the consultant will:

Task	Deliverable
Provide training on HIV Counselling and Testing including finger pricking	HCT training  report with clear recommendations on way forward submitted to FHI360
Develop a detailed training plan and training manuals	Training plan curriculum submitted to FHI360
Develop a final report detailing the training provided to each partner and next steps under this consultancy	Final comprehensive training report submitted to and approved by FHI360

Requirements:

• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience in HIV prevention, care and support programming;
• Experience with international and South African HIV prevention, and other related policies, guidelines, standards, tools and best practices;
• Demonstrated experience in training and capacity building of NGOs in areas in HIV prevention;
• Demonstrated knowledge of PEPFAR’s HIV Prevention program monitoring processes, including indicators;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;
• Excellent communicator as the consultancy requires technical assistance to build internal capacity of grantee organisations;
• Excellent conceptual skills, strong writer with focus on attention to detail;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to assess priorities, competently manage a variety of tasks and meet tight deadlines;
• Strong English language skills required; knowledge of other South African languages desirable.

Period of performance: Two weeks in June 2013 (10 days). The consultancy will require 100% level of effort, within the period of performance. This consultancy requires regular travel within South Africa.

Bidding requirements:  Individuals interested in bidding for this work scope should submit the following information:

1. Detailed proposal showing an understanding of the above scope of work and a process-flow of how you intend to conduct the training process
2. CV - to demonstrate expertise in HIV/AIDS prevention
3. Budgeted work plan for completing the program scope of work; Daily rate for the number of days you expect to spend on this consultancy, excluding travel and accommodation costs  
4. Contact details of three references
5. Completed and signed biodata (1420 form attached to this RFP)

Bidding packs should submitted to nnte@fhi360.org.

Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

Enquiries: Christine Mbabazi, Tel: 012 423 8600/082 837 1644.

For more about FHI 360, refer to www.fhi360.org.

For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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The Ecumenical Service for Socio-Economic Transformation (ESSET) is an ecumenical Section 21 company that is committed to mobilising the church to be involved in issues of economic justice. ESSET builds the capacity of churches and community groups that participate in economic development programmes.
 
ESSET seeks to appoint a Finance Manager, based in Johannesburg.

The person will manage an efficient financial administration base and systems that will effectively serve the organisation.
 
S/he will be reporting to the Executive Director and the Head of the Finance sub-committee (non-executive board member).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the financial and administrative processes and policies of ESSET;
• Budget development and management;
• Manage and monitor the cashflow of the organisation;
• Bookkeeping to balance sheet (QuickBooks);
• Statutory Returns (SARS, UIF);
• Payroll/staff salaries;
• Ensure adherence to financial policies;
• Monthly Management financial reporting;
• Quarterly financial reporting and analysis to the board and Finance sub-committee;
• Financial Reports for various Donors;
• Annual Audits and donor audits;
• General Administration.

 Requirements: 

• Minimum of five years experience in financial/bookkeeping role of a large department or organisation;
• Knowledge of Quickbooks, VIP Payroll;
• Team player;
• Computer literacy;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Flexibility in working environment;
• Financial qualification and knowledge of nonprofit organisations will be an advantage.

Salary: Negotiable.
 
To apply, submit a CV, contact details of two referees and a covering letter to the Executive Director at rabana@esset.org.za.

Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.
 
If you do not hear from EESET by the end of May 2013, consider your application unsuccessful.
 
For more about the Ecumenical Service for Socio-Economic Transformation, refer to www.esset.org.za

For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organisation dedicated to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.

FHI360 seeks to appoint a Deputy Chief of Party/Deputy Project Director, based in Pretoria, South Africa.

In summary the position will support senior country management in providing management and technical oversight of funded programmes to ensure that the overall projects are effectively and efficiently implemented within countries.  Provide  overall management coordination on behalf of Regional and Country Offices various support units; Information Solutions & Services (ISS), Human Resources, Procurement and Purchasing, Enterprise Operations Logistics; and Finance to ensure optimum support to country platforms that serve projects within the organizations policies, rules and regulations of government agencies and donors, and the laws of host country.  Oversees financial monitoring systems development and implementation.  Works closely with key management to ensure compliance issues addressed are properly and internal controls are in place and followed.  Provides training, mentoring and coaching to senior regional, country and project support staff as they mature in their responsibilities.  Ensures that projects and programmes receive the quality and quantity of services required from headquarters in a timely manner.  Provides oversight to business performance management processes, inputs and accountabilities on behalf of regions and countries.  Ensures that rigorous systems are in place and that senior staff are capable of enforcement of compliance with these systems and are held accountable for this.  Responsible for risk management in administration and working with key management to develop risk mitigation strategies.  Assist the Regional and Country Directors in overall management of the RO/CO as a member of the senior leadership team. Sets goals and budgets for department and leads in achieving strategic goals. Works with Regional and Country Directors to lead co-ordination of resources for on-going projects across functional areas within a country or region and addresses/resolves portfolio issues. Typically reports to Group Director.

Responsibilities:

• Provides management and support to regional teams and country to ensure optimum support to business performance management, project implementation, project implementation, budget development and tracking, and technical development and tracking, and technical oversight and assistance within established policies and principles of the organization, the laws of host country and standards set by the donor;
• Provides overall management support to the RO and CO’s to ensure optimum administrative support is provided to and across Cos to ensure optimum administrative support is provided to and across CO projects within established operational principals;
• Risks identification, registration and management across country programmes and country portfolios;
• Ensures harmonised enterprise service platforms in countries with two or more projects.

Requirements:

• Master’s degree or its international equivalent will be preferred;
• Certification in project management;
• Qualification in humanitarian action and/or project cycle management and/or monitoring and evaluation ;
• Experience operating in challenging environments
• Experience working in a non-governmental organisation (NGO)
• Typically requires a minimum of more than 10 years with project management experience;
• Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation;
• Demonstrated strategic planning, staff development and capacity building experience;
• Experience in budgeting, financial planning and interpreting financial reports;
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing complex projects that are strategic in nature ;
• Comprehensive knowledge of design, implementation, and management of sector specific or multi-sector/international development programmes funded by US government or other international donors;
• Strong knowledge of donor planning and report systems;
• Knowledge of business development process and proposal development for international NGO’s;
• Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, administrative, and financial management systems;
• Knowledge of various funding mechanisms, general contracting and reporting requirements;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated management, supervision, networking and leadership skills working with large complex programmes;
• Diplomatic, representation and policy development skills; demonstrated experience in undertaking high-level policy dialogue with different stakeholders;
• Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding in country issues;
• Ability to motivate, influence and collaborate with others;
• Ability to build positive effective working relationships;
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to plan, organise and management resources for successful completion of projects within a country or regional portfolio;
• Prioritise problems and establishes practical, time-sensitive and achievable action plans;
• Ability to apply new critical thinking approaches and overcome barriers to strategic problem solving;
• Decisions and actions have a significant impact on regional or country portfolios and programmes;
• Problems encountered are complex and highly varied;
• Exercises judgment to meet business strategies and develops objectives that align with organisational goals;
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.

FHI360 has a competitive compensation package.

To apply online, register through FHI360’s Career Centre or the Employment section, click here. Submit a CV, your salary requirement and motivation letter.

Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

For more about the FHI360, refer to www.fhi360.org.

For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies..

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FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organisation dedicated to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions.

FHI360 seeks to appoint a Director - Enterprise Services, based in Pretoria, South Africa.

In summary the position will oversee and perform a specialized support function in the areas of supply and logistics, property management, office management and other essential administrative requirements.  Leads and advises staff in the development and implementation of all administrative policies, program and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the operational and tactical activities for the departments to ensure company/client standards and policies are met;
• Develops and implements processes and procedures to achieve department goals and ensure compliance with government standards;
• Build partnerships and networks with internal and external clients to maximize the achievement of business goals;
• Oversees the strategic direction, budgetary planning, process improvement plans, and training of staff to ensure business objectives are met and client satisfaction is achieved;
• Identifies and consultants with executive management regarding recommendations on strategic goals to make better business decisions;
• Guides managers and staff to achieve strategic and operational goals for the department and organisation.

Requirements:

• Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures with project and business management;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent and demonstrated organisational and problem solving skills;
• Excellent and demonstrated project management and technical skills;
• Ability to influence, motivates, negotiate and work well with others;
• Works on problems of complex scope and require in depth evaluation of data and various factors;
• Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, for obtaining results;
• Decisions made generally affect company operations and may jeopardise overall business activities;
• Manages staff to meet departmental and organisational strategic goals;
• Sets goals and budgets, develops and implements procedures, and trains staff to achieve results;
• Develops and recommends solutions to management; meet internal and external needs of the company;
• Typically reports to a Chief Officer;
• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in Business or related field preferred;
• Typically requires more than 10 years of finance management experience;
• Articulate, professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive manner with clients and staff;
• Must be able to read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in host country language;
• Prior work in a non-governmental organisation (NGO).

FHI360 has a competitive compensation package.

To apply online, register through FHI360’s Career Centre or the Employment section, click here. Submit a CV, your salary requirement and motivation letter.

Please quote the source of this advertisement in your application - NGO Pulse Portal.

For more about the FHI360, refer to www.fhi360.org.

For other vacancies in the NGO sector, refer to www.ngopulse.org/vacancies.

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