Project Description

This project’s goal is to ensure that faith leaders and communities in East Africa understand the importance of and engage on development effectiveness, Agenda 2030 and the national and global planning processes to deliver them.  Currently faith based organisations, although often wielding substantial resources and activities, are not sufficiently involved in the development community at national level.

Purpose of this consultancy:

On behalf of the Faith Based Constituency Steering Group, to organize and implement all the logistical and practical arrangements for the regional training event in Uganda, and assist with the 3 in-country preparatory trainings.

For full job description please click here: Terms of Reference for Consultancy on Logistics for CPDE Training Event

Bread for the World - Protestant Development Service, is looking for a new head of its South East Asia & Pacific Unit.

The basics in 4 bulletpoints:

• The position is based in the BfdW main office in Berlin.
• The new position holder shall start at 1 December 2017.
• German is the working language of BfdW.
• Please apply until 3 June 2017.

You can find all details on our website:
https://info.brot-fuer-die-welt.de/stellenangebote-berlin/deutschland/referatsleiter-100-referat

Bread for the World - Protestant Development Service is looking for a new head of its Europe & Worldwide Programmes.

The basics in 4 bulletpoints:

• The position is based in the BfdW main office in Berlin.
• The new position holder shall start at 1 January 2018.
• German is the working language of BfdW.
• Please apply until 18 July 2017.

You can find all details on our website:
https://info.brot-fuer-die-welt.de/stellenangebote-berlin/deutschland/abteilungsleiterin-abteilung

Find the application HERE

The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) is hiring a Communications Coordinator- ACT Global Climate Project to implement the ACT Alliance’s Global Climate Project.  The Coordinator takes the lead in a number of initiatives and projects especially the coordination of the ACT global climate project, particularly the internal and external communications, supporting the various structures at global, regional and national levels in the implementation of climate change and sustainable development projects, and in building the ACT brand visibility and to manage the organisation’s reputation both at the secretariat and member level. It involves intensive work with ACT Alliance members and partners at regional and national level to help build ACT member and group capacities, and to facilitate increased collaboration and joint initiatives.  The position is based in Toronto, and the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

WACC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please click here for complete job description: ToR Communications Coordinator

Please name your documents “first name surname CV” and “first name surname cover letter.” Application Deadline: April 19, 2017

Apply to HR@waccglobal.org.

The Department for World Service is the international humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. World Service works with local and international partners to alleviate suffering, combat injustice and poverty, and lay the foundation for a life in dignity for all. More than 5,000 committed staff persons work for World Service in remote areas and often insecure situations, touching the lives of over 2 million people across 33 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. The Global Funding Team (GFT) in World Service is responsible for securing and managing direct funding (grants) from institutional donors (including US Government and EU).

The Global Funding Team (GFT) in World Service is responsible for securing and managing direct funding (grants) from institutional donors (including US Government and EU). More specifically as part of World Service’s strategy to increase its EU/ECHO portfolio and profile, a Global Funding Officer is being recruited to fill the current vacant position in the GFT in Geneva. This is with a view to consolidate and grow the relations and funding portfolio with ECHO (to 10m Euros by 2020) and Europeaid (to 10m Euros by 2020) in particular

More information HERE

The Country Director is the leader-manager for LWR’s office in Syria and the official spokesperson for LWR in the country. Her/his primary responsibility is to develop both short-term and long-term strategies for recovery and sustainable development, provide direction and vision to LWR operations, office staff and coordinate with peer international NGOs in a manner that comports with LWR’s vision, values, and strategy and acquisition of  donor  funding  to build, sustain and expand country program. S/he plays a key role, working with other LWR HQ Departments to link programs and partners to donor, constituent, and advocacy targets. The Country Director also has overall responsibility for ensuring that the office is efficiently and effectively managed and liaising with local government.

More information HERE

Bread for the World - Protestant Development Service is looking for a new Regional Representative in its regional office in Madang/Papua New Guinea. For more information, please look here.

ACT member Lutheran World Relief (LWR) is seeking a consultant to conduct a strategic landscape analysis of INGOs' operational and funding context in the Arab Republic of Syria. The assignment will last for approximately 10 weeks during February and March 2017 and will include information collection, situation analysis, field work, program designing, and research on setting up an office.

More info HERE

ACT Alliance is looking for an Advocacy Officer to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The overall responsibility of the ACT Advocacy Officer is to support and facilitate the member organisations and forums of ACT Alliance in order to enhance advocacy for human dignity, community resilience and sustainability, including the areas of climate justice, fighting inequalities and human rights, with particular focus on coordinated national, regional and global advocacy.

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The Lutheran World Federation, Department for Mission and Development (LWF/DMD) seeks a comprehensive approach for the accompaniment of member churches in building capacities for holistic mission encompassing proclamation, Diakonia and advocacy for justice.

The main purpose of this position is to lead, monitor and control the financial management of the department and be responsible for its planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER). This position also coordinates the funding support with the partner organizations and member churches and ensures compliance, accountability, transparency and stewardships of resources.

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The General Secretary (GS) leads the ACT Alliance and its secretariat from Geneva overseeing 26 staff in Amman, Bangkok, Nairobi, San Salvador and New York. As GS, you will be the face of the Alliance leading external relations and communicating the policy agenda. You will work closely with the Board and staff on the development and implementation of the Alliance’s strategic vision, plan, policies and programmes that seek to bring transformative change to those most affected by poverty and injustice.

Internally, you will secure the commitment of members, uniting and motivating them to come together as one organisation that makes use of the enormous assets of ecumenical and faith-based organisations working together.

You will develop a model for funding to secure its financial sustainability, increasing the proportion that comes from external sources, and deliver a strategy to adapt to the new challenges of a world that is changing fast. Leading the Alliance through these changes, combined with your understanding of global trends, will mean ACT is credibly positioned with international bodies such as the UN and the World Bank to create positive and sustainable change in the lives of poor and marginalised people through humanitarian aid, development and advocacy initiatives.

About You

You have the charisma and gravitas to hold a senior audience—as well as the wisdom to seek advice and the ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds. You are a communicator and negotiator and your insights and questioning will help other people to find answers.

You have a good understanding of the change that is affecting the world—and the causes of that change. You are decisive following consultation and analysis, acting with integrity in a context where faith is an important element of people’s lives.

Essentials

We expect you to be able to demonstrate that you:

• Can manage ecumenical relations with churches and other organisations within and beyond the Alliance.
• Are able to understand the priorities and craft strategies that secure the commitment of staff and 140 member churches and specialised ministries around the world, large and small, to create a universally-supported joint vision across of all parts of the Alliance: ACT members, ACT forums, ACT governance, the secretariat and related expert working groups and communities of practice.
• Lead the staff towards the achievement of the strategic and annual plans.
• Have the diplomacy to take others’ views into account—and to push back in the interests of the Alliance where necessary.
• Are able to build high-level relationships with global bodies including the United Nations and the World Bank as well as other partners and donors.
• Can present a compelling case for funding from members, as well as raising funds from external sources who understand the value of Alliance members working together.

Candidates are expected to share and be comfortable with the Christian faith, as expressed through membership in a member church of the World Council of Churches or the Lutheran World Federation.

Qualifications/ Education

• Masters level or equivalent.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is essential and fluency in French, Spanish or other international languages would be a distinctive advantage.

How to Apply

Applications must be addressed to Mission Talent via email to applications@missiontalent.com stating ACT-GS-CH /+your surname in the subject line.

To apply for this role, kindly attach your CV (in English) and a motivation letter (of 350 words or less) which summarises how your profile aligns with the key requirements, skills and abilities of this role. Please send these to us as Word files only.

After submitting your application, you will receive an automatic confirmation. If you do not receive this (check your spam folder as well), please contact Mission Talent via applications@missiontalent.com or via phone: +49 30 76 77 52 75.

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