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Finance Manager, Haiti

Finance Manager, Haiti

The closing date for applications is 20 August 2019

Contract duration: 3 years

Place of Work: Port-au-Prince, Haiti

LWF World Service

The LWF World Service is responsible for carrying out diaconal response to humanitarian emergencies and human needs on behalf of the The Lutheran World Federation (hereinafter referred to as LWF) – a Communion of Churches.

In pursuance of its responsibility and based on its strategy, World Service:

Operates together with and on behalf of the LWF member churches.
Provides support to refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, their host communities and communities at risk, emphasizing livelihoods, quality services, protection and social cohesion.
Establishes and runs country programs and emergency operations.
Engages in cooperation and partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations, the relevant United Nations agencies and other structures involved in humanitarian and development programs as they link to the mandate of the department.
Represents the LWF in the ACT Alliance (Action by Churches Together).

. For additional information please see www.lutheranworld.org.

General Description

LWF and Norwegian Church Aid (hereinafter referred to as NCA) have been present in Haiti for two decades, and function in 2019 as an integrated office using the LWF financial management system (including SAGE accounting system). Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH) is also a part of the Joint Office, but they have an independent Finance system.

Purpose of the position

The basic purpose of the position is to provide overall leadership and quality control assurance to ensure that the integrated LWF/NCA finance function is carried out in a professional and competent manner. The role assures responsibility for finance-related aspects, such as administration and control of funding and expenditure, allocation of overheads, and assistance in preparation of budget proposals etc. and government liaison with regards to Finance. The position advises and informs the Country Director and the Management Team on matters relating to budgeting, financial planning, reporting and finance staffing.

A core responsibility is to build up capacity of local finance staff to enable them to better perform their roles and responsibilities. Another core responsibility is to build up the capacity of the partners as part of strengthening the civil society.

The position is based in the capital, Port-au-Prince where the Finance Manager will lead the finance team and be a key member of the country management team.

The position reports to the Country Director of DKH/LWF/NCA in Haiti, with technical oversight from the LWF Global Finance Coordinator based in Geneva.

Required Qualifications

University degree in accounting.

Professional accreditation such as ACCA, CMA, CPA or equivalent.

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum 4 years of experience in a finance position on similar level.
Significant working experience at management level in humanitarian assistance or development oriented programs within an international environment and preferably with church-related or non-governmental organizations.
Knowledge of the reporting requirements of ECHO, USAID, UNHCR and government funding agencies.
Strong leadership, conceptual and analytical skills and demonstrated organizational, management and supervisory skills.
Knowledge and experience of cooperation with United Nations and governmental agencies.
Team-oriented, flexible and with excellent communication skills.
Advanced computer skills.
Experience and knowledge of LWF and/or its related agencies would be an added advantage.

Language Skills

English advanced written and oral skills required

French advanced written and oral skills required

Haitian Creole skills would be an advantage

Main duties

To ensure that budgeting, planning and financial reporting is timely, accurate and consistent with established practices, formats and reporting requirements as laid out in the agreements with the respective HQs of the three organisations, and funding agencies;
To provide on-going support to the local finance staff in their implementation of the SAGE accounting software and ensure that usage of this application is fully optimized;
To ensure that the policies, procedures and practices as expressed in approved Policies, Regulations and Manuals are adapted to the local context, updated regular, and understood and fully implemented by the Country Director, the Program Manager and the relevant finance and administration staff in the office;
To identify financial training needs among staff and local partners and recommend practical means in which these needs can be fulfilled;
To identify weaknesses in accounting, internal controls and overall administration and address the weaknesses with the help of the management team.
To ensure that cash flow projections are accurate and up to date, and that they reflect potential temporary shortfalls in funding;
To ensure that the integrated office is prepared for the annual external audit and participate, where required, in ‘exit’ discussions with the audit firm;
To be in attendance for all or part of an internal audits and project audits, and contribute to the discussions and the recommendations resulting from the audits;
To conduct the annual staff evaluation of the finance employees, the recruitment of new finance staff and termination of currently employed finance staff as needed;
To recommend for inclusion in the key Manuals (Finance Manual, Accounting procedures etc.) any changes deemed appropriate for the strengthening of the finance or admin functions;
To promote close collaboration and teamwork between Finance and Program, building on synergies to promote efficiency and effectiveness;
Ensure that billing to other organizations in the Joint and Shared office spaces is done properly according to the Shared Services Agreements and other agreements;
To undertake any other assignments as called upon by the DKH/LWF/NCA Country Director for the benefit of the integrated office;

GENERAL

Representation and promotion

Represent/be a positive ambassador for the integrated office and its overall objectives, internally and externally

Support, advice and challenge management at the Representation

Actively participate in the Senior Management Team in the Country Office.
Ensure that the Senior Management receives relevant operational reports at least once a month to follow up and take decisions

Manage the finance and administration team

Assist in developing relevant position descriptions and in recruiting, training and supporting finance and administrative staff
Identify financial training needs among staff and recommend practical means in which these needs can be fulfilled
Conduct annual evaluations of finance and administrative staff

Develop and maintain a proper filing system

Secure the development and maintenance of a proper finance filing system.
Supervise development and maintenance of proper staff filing

FINANCE

Develop guidelines and routines and build capacity and competence within finance management and accounting processes

Develop and maintain local finance handbook and local financial routines in line with global manuals and routines
Responsibility for proper authority, skills and competence within the Finance Department.
Responsible for proper authority, skills and competence with partners, in cooperation with relevant programme staff

Drive change and improvement in accounting and finance management processes

Proactively look for improvement in DKH/LWF/NCA internal routines in the yearly financial cycle.
Suggest and implement actions for improvement based on deliveries from partners and staff

Identify risk in the finance management process (internally and externally with partners) and advise on actions for follow-up

In co-operation with the Logistics and Security Coordinator, ensure that all assets put at the disposal of the Representation are safeguarded to prevent misappropriation, or in the case of theft, fire or other emergencies.
Make sure, in cooperation with relevant programme staff, that all partners are empowered to deliver and document the results specified in their approved applications – including proper financial management and reporting

Control and quality assure deliveries in the yearly financial cycle, including budgets, allocations, transfers and reporting to Head Office and back donors

Secure involvement by qualified finance staff and assist programme staff in all planning and budgeting processes.
Financial follow up and monitoring of projects throughout the project period, in cooperation with relevant programme staff.
Ensure that all financial reporting is timely and in accordance with the respective HQs of the three organisations and donor requirements.
Ensure implementation of a smooth cash flow management for offices and projects.
Responsible for compliance with finance and tax related country level statutory obligations.
Responsible for in-country organizational and project audits.

Identify risks in the finance management process (internally and externally with partners) and advise on actions for follow-up

In co-operation with the Logistics and Security Coordinator, ensure that all assets put at the disposal of the Representation are safeguarded to prevent misappropriation, or in the case of theft, fire or other emergencies.
Make sure, in cooperation with relevant programme staff, that all partners are empowered to deliver and document the results specified in their approved applications – including proper financial management and reporting.

Financial administration of personnel

Supervise preparation of monthly payrolls, taxes and benefit calculation for national staff.
Supervise revision of staff time sheets and track annual leave.
Provide assistance to staff recruitment.

Other duties

Undertake further duties relevant to the position, as agreed with the Country Director.

Applicants are required to uphold the core values of our organization.

Officer for Digital Data Management and Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (PMER)

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has an opening in its Geneva offices for an

OFFICER FOR DIGITAL DATA MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING, MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING (PMER)

Starting Date: As soon as possible

Duration of Contract: Initial contract of 5 years

Closing date for applications: 31 August 2019

Extensive travel of more than 20 days per year

Candidates for this position require a church endorsement

The Department for World Service (DWS) is responsible for carrying out diaconal response to humanitarian emergencies and human needs on behalf of the Lutheran World Federation – a Communion of Churches (LWF). In pursuance of its responsibility and based on its strategy, DWS

Operates together with and on behalf of the LWF member churches,
Provides support of refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, their host communities and communities at risk, emphasizing livelihoods, quality services, protection and social cohesion,
Establishes and runs country programs and emergency operations,
Engages in cooperation and partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations, the relevant United Nations agencies and other structures involved in humanitarian and development programs as they link to the WS mandate and represents the LWF in the ACT Alliance.

This position is part of a global Geneva-led PMER and QAA team, setting high quality and accountability standards, developing and ensuring that the necessary monitoring and evaluation systems, infrastructure, staff skills and knowledge are in place and constantly improving internal mechanisms related to compliance.

The purpose of this position is to provide support to quality programming, learning, and accountability for the DWS at all levels by:

Leading the conceptualization and technical implementation related to digital data collection and management;
Coordinating and supporting PMER processes at all levels (project, Country Program, and in Geneva);
Enhancing the learning and capacity development of LWF World Service in Country Programs in PMER and data management.

Required Qualifications

University degree in Economics, Statistics, Sociology or similar subjects with a strong emphasis on quantitative studies.
Proficient in office suite, spread sheet and database.
Proficient with online project management and collaborative tools.
Proficient English. Working knowledge of French or Spanish would be an asset.

Additional Study and Experience

Further training and expertise in Technology for Development
Demonstrated experience managing cloud-based data collection and management systems
Proficient and comfortable in managing and cleaning data and statistics, including large relational data sets
At least 5 years working experience in a PMER / MEAL role, preferably within an internationally distributed team, in a development-oriented or NGO, preferably within a faith-based/ecumenical organization

LWF Core Skills

Achieving results – level high

Accountability – level high

Working effectively with others – level high

Analytical thinking – level high

Initiative – level high

Leadership – level confirmed

Required Skills

Planning, monitoring and evaluation methodology – level high

Popularization of technical jargon – level high

Communication – level high

Facilitation and coordination – level high

Coping with time pressure – level high

Training – level confirmed

Position Environment and Dimensions

Internally, as a member of a team of QAA, mainly interacts with World Service in Geneva and with QAA team members outside Geneva, with the Global Grants team, and globally with country programs technical staff in view of PMER and digitalisation.

Externally, interacts and cooperates with technical staff from related agencies, and other like-minded organisations.

Main Duties

Digital data management

Supports technically the roll out and review of the Global World Service Strategy, with a focus on indicator tracking and the collection and management of country results data.

Ensures the quality, usability and consistency of the data collected.

Leads the development of new digital data collection processes and coordinates the roll out and capacity building at field level.

Supports the efficient use of Newdea, LWF online PMER system for project management.

PMER

Facilitates and documents in-house planning processes.

Analyses gaps in and builds capacity of Country Programs PMER and data management processes (during travels, remote support).

Updates as needed guidance notes and other PMER materials on evaluation, peer-reviews and feedback mechanism of achievements to the grassroots.

Contribute to the development of tools and process for data collection and PMER quality checks in close collaboration with the Operations Team.

Coordination

Support the development of tools and the daily coordination of the global QAA Team’s work.

Major Challenges

To support efficient networking and coordination among the global QAA team, regional PMER focal points and within the Country Programs.

To ensure close cooperation with the Regional Program Coordinators in Geneva and the Country Programs, supporting efficient communication within the department and giving and receiving regular information specific to the QAA team.

To effectively and efficiently work with relevant colleagues globally to ensure that good quality data are collected and meaningful reports are produced and uploaded on time.

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Regional Representative for Central America

Regional Representative for Central America

Place of assignment: San Salvador

Position length and closing date

The closing date for applications is 23 June 2019

Contract duration: 3 years, with possibility for extension

Purpose

The LWF World Service is responsible for carrying out diaconal response to humanitarian emergencies and human needs on behalf of the LWF – a Communion of Churches.

In pursuance of its responsibility and based on its strategy, World Service:

Operates together with and on behalf of the LWF member churches.
Provides support to refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, their host communities and communities at risk, emphasizing livelihoods, quality services, protection and social cohesion.
Establishes and runs country programs and emergency operations.
Engages in cooperation and partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations, the relevant United Nations agencies and other structures involved in humanitarian and development programs as they link to the mandate of the department.
Represents the LWF in the ACT Alliance (Action by Churches Together).

The purpose of this position is to provide leadership, management and supervision of the LWF World Service Regional Program in Central America, including representation and networking with relevant stakeholders. The position-holder ensures implementation of projects, programs, policies and guidelines for the achievement of goals and objectives as outlined in the LWF Global Strategy and the Strategy for World Service.

Required Qualifications

University degree in a relevant subject with strong expertise on issues related to human rights, sustainable development, and/or humanitarian response.
Further training and expertise in the above issues and/or other relevant areas (e.g. strategic leadership, management, people management, advocacy, climate justice, finance, monitoring and evaluation)
Fluency in Spanish, proficiency in English ; other languages an asset
Conversant in Microsoft office suite
A letter of recommendation/endorsement from a church to which they belong

Additional Study and Experience

Minimum 8 years of successful experience in a senior leadership/management position in the field of human rights, sustainable development, and/or humanitarian response

Proven ability to enable teams, to coach, nurture and motivate colleagues, creating a conducive working environment

Proven track record in enabling teams to deliver rigorous planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of programmatic work

Proven track record of close and successful engagement with financial management and compliance

Proven capacity to navigate strategic processes of collaboration between international agencies and actors

LWF core skills

Analytical thinking Level confirmed
Initiative Level confirmed
Leadership Level high
Achieving results Level confirmed
Accountability Level high
Working effectively with others Level high

Required skills

Project Management Level confirmed
Innovation Level confirmed
Communication / Networking Level confirmed
Facilitation / Negotiation Level high
Resources management / fundraising Level confirmed
Enabling management Level high

People Management Skills

Proven ability to manage as a team builder, enabling, coaching and motivating team members to fulfil their mission, ensuring a conducive working environment.

Position Environment and Dimensions

Internally, mainly interacts with the Geneva-based Regional Program Coordinator for LAC and other WS Geneva colleagues, LWF Regional Secretaries, the Regional Management Team (Program Coordinator, Finance and Administration Manager, Senior Finance Advisor), National Coordinators, other LWF team members in the regional program, and Related Agencies which are closely involved in the Central America program
Externally, interacts and cooperates with member churches, donors and related agencies, ecumenical organizations, UN, INGOs and NGOs, and other LWF stakeholders. A notable feature of the LWF Central America program is the multi-agency collaboration in a joint program in Guatemala (‘Jotay’) based on the legal, financial and administrative mechanisms of the LWF Central America program. This is currently evolving towards greater autonomy, and strategic evolution of this will be a major feature of the position environment in the coming years.

Main duties

Leadership and Strategic Contribution

Provides overall leadership to the LWF World Service program and its regional management team
Ensures strong and positive relationships with relevant Related Agencies to ensure the on-going health of the LWF Central America program, playing a leading role in the strategic development and evolution of Jotay (Guatemala);
Acts as representative for LWF World Service in Central America;

Finance, Fundraising, grant management

Engages closely and successfully with finance mechanisms, enabling colleagues to deliver and strengthen the financial management and compliance of the program in line with donor, Related agency and LWF World Service expectations and internal control systems;
Develops strategies and operational plans and actively engages in negotiations with key stakeholders to uphold and develop a viable portfolio of projects and programs;
oversees the elaboration of high-quality project proposals;

Programmatic work

Ensures that programmatic work is aligned with the LWF Global Strategy, the Strategy for LWF World Service and other LWF policies and guidelines;
Ensures a consistent ‘local to global’ approach in programming, linking local rights-based programming to national, regional and international advocacy and action for change;
Enables the team to deliver rigorous planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting (PMER) of programmatic work to the satisfaction of donors, Related agencies and LWF Geneva;
Ensures good management of resources, operations and partnerships with special emphasis on capacity building and continued improvement;
Undertakes monitoring of program/projects in the region;

Operational representation, Advocacy, Networking

Takes a leading role in overall advocacy-related work to address issues relevant to LWF and our programming, acting as spokesperson on behalf of the LWF World Service Central America program;
Maintains close communication and cooperation with LWF´s Related Agencies and their local and regional offices; the LWF Member Church, other LWF World Service Programs in the region, and appropriate ecumenical and/or faith-based partners through frequent informal coordination and collaboration;
fosters and maintains close coordination and collaboration with international and bilateral cooperating and co-financing partners, particularly with UN, Governments and their agencies, diplomatic representations, and other international and national NGOs;
plays an active role in the ACT;

People Management

Enables the team through coaching, nurturing and motivating colleagues, creating a conducive working environment;
Ensures that management values, systems and roles are strengthened to enable the smooth implementation of LWF programmatic work;
Ensures effective mechanisms for individual and team capacity building, continuous learning and employee life cycle management;
Ensures that recruitment is gender-sensitive and inclusive;

Accountability

Ensures all interventions are undertaken in accordance with the LWF/WS policies and guidelines, specifically concerning the LWF Staff Code of Conduct, the Sphere Project and the Core Humanitarian Standard, as well as rights-based, gender responsive and climate sensitive programming;

Security Management

Is responsible for security related to the LWF Central America program, ensuring that security matters are monitored and addressed;
Ensures that a security plan is developed and employed for all levels of field staff and visitors to the program;

Major challenges

To navigate strategic processes of collaboration between international agencies and actors, notably Jotay, and to ensure rigorous compliance and reporting of programmatic and financial work, whilst ensuring a strong team spirit and conducive working environment.

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Regional Representative for Middle East and North Africa (MENA)

Regional Representative MENA Job adThe Regional Representative is responsible for the overall leadership, representation and effective management of the ACT Alliance Secretariat in the Middle East and North of Africa (MENA) in order to deliver on strategic direction resulting in positive impact in the life of people. She/he ensures program implementation in an accountable and participatory manner in accordance with the ACT Global Strategy and approved ACT policies and guidelines. As part of a global ACT secretariat, the Regional Representative strengthens and supports national, sub-regional and regional ACT forums in their work in humanitarian response, development and advocacy.

You will find the detailed job description here: Regional Representative MENA Job ad

Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Relations

Starting date: as soon as possible

Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years

Closing date for applications: 25 March 2019

Candidates for this position require an endorsement from an LWF member church

Purpose

In pursuit of the LWF’s ecumenical commitment to further unity in the body of Christ, the Assistant General Secretary for Ecumenical Relations holds primary responsibility for the bilateral and multilateral interaction and cooperation with other Christian World Communions and ecumenical organizations.

He/she has the delegated authority from the General Secretary, who is the Chief Ecumenical Officer of the LWF, to identify areas and themes for theological dialogue and represent the LWF in ecumenical interactions and platforms.

He/she supports the ecumenical dimensions of programs implemented by the LWF Communion Office and supports the development of capacity among member churches for ecumenical dialogue and cooperation locally, in line with the LWF Ecumenical Commitments.

Required qualifications:

PhD in Theology (ecumenical studies)

Excellent written and spoken English; French, German, Spanish would be an asset

Additional study and experience

Successful experience of several years in a position involving ecumenical dialogue / studies.

Detailed knowledge of the current status of affairs of the LWF’s bilateral dialogues and its theological topics, and of the multilateral ecumenical processes as carried by the World Council of Churches (WCC) and the Global Christian Forum.

Proven ability of working through networks with collaborative style and commitment.

Proven ability to animate and conduct multi-cultural and multi-professional teams (up to 20 members) to promote goals of common interest.

Work time: 100%

Average travel days per year: extensive (more than 20 days)

Core LWF skills

Analytical thinking
Initiative
Leadership
Achieving results
Accountability
Working effectively with others

Very high level skills required in

Communication
Networking
Facilitation / negotiation / diplomacy
Advocacy / influcenc
Strategic intelligence

Position environment and dimensions

Internally, works directly with the General Secretary. Cooperates with colleagues in-house as it relates to his/her portfolio.

Externally, works with the Institute for Ecumenical Research Strasbourg, with the designated staff and offices of LWF’s ecumenical partners, bilateral and multilateral, with the Lutheran co-chairs of bilateral dialogue commissions as well as with Lutheran theological institutions as they relate to his-her portfolio.

Main duties

In cooperation with the General Secretary, he/she leads, takes primary responsibility and coordinates ecumenical relations of the LWF as carried out by its Communion Office.

He/she represents the LWF in ecumenical settings and in LWF’s ecumenical interactions.

He/she assumes responsibility for the organization and planning of bilateral dialogues, providing coherence and mutual accountability, serving as a co-secretary in each dialogue.

He/she takes responsibility for the communication of ecumenical agreements and helps to create structures for their reception at all levels in the LWF.

He/she creates and coordinates sustainable ways of nurturing LWF ecumenical relations in cooperation between other departments of the Communion Office, with the LWF member churches and ecumenical partners.

He/she promotes within the Communion Office and LWF Member Churches an ecumenical spirit, in line with the LWF Ecumenical Commitments.

He/she follows up the developments within the Ecumenical Movement, and in cooperation with the General Secretary and other internal stakeholders, defines the LWF stand accordingly.

Major Challenges

Gives continuation to the LWF’s solid record of ecumenical interaction and its significant outcomes in a time of changes and shifts within the ecumenical landscape.

Program Executive for Climate Justice

Starting date: as soon as possible

Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years

Closing date for applications: 25 March 2019

Candidates for this position require an endorsement from an LWF member church

Purpose

In pursuit of the LWF’s Twelfth Assembly resolutions calling for a strong involvement of the LWF communion and its member churches on issues related to climate justice, the main purpose of this position is to implement the LWF’s climate justice strategic directions (2018) by leading and coordinating the work and programs of the LWF on Climate Justice across different stakeholders, internally and externally.

Required qualifications:

University degree in Environmental Studies / Climate, or degree in Theology with strong expertise on issues related to environment, ecology, climate change

Training in project management

Excellent written and spoken English; French, German, Spanish would be an asset

Additional study and experience

Successful experience in church / ecumenical setting of at least 2 years (ideally 3-7 years) in the field of climate justice / advocacy

Proven track record of a successfully implemented project related to climate change, or active contribution to a multilateral initiative / international action addressing climate change

International cross-cultural experience in the area of environment, ecology and/or climate preferably within faith-based/ecumenical organizations

Proven ability to lead and interact with multi-cultural and multi-professional teams with indirect supervision role

Work time: 100%

Average travel days per year: extensive (more than 20 days)

Core LWF skills

Analytical thinking
Initiative
Leadership
Achieving results
Accountability
Working effectively with others

High level skills required in

Project management
Advocacy
Innovation
Communication / networking
Facilitation / negotiation
Fund raising

Position environment and dimensions

Internally, as a member of a team of thematic experts, mainly interacts with the Assistant General Secretary for International Affairs and Human Rights for advocacy purpose, with climate related projects staff of other departments of the communion office, with communication and resources mobilisation staff, events’ organizers, area secretaries, regional expression officers and country program representatives.

Externally, interacts and cooperates with member churches, donors and related agencies, ecumenical organizations, UN, NGOs, any other LWF stakeholders on climate justice.

Critically influences and contributes at global level through projects and advocacy actions to Climate Justice strategic directions.

Provides guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders.

Leads (with no direct supervision) and supports a team of in-house colleagues as they relate programmatically to his/her portfolio on climate justice.

Main duties

Leads and coordinates the implementation of the climate justice strategic directions, including climate mitigation and adaptation.

Acts as the focal point and Subject Matter Expert for climate change/climate justice in the LWF Communion Office. Provides advice and leadership as needed.

Articulates the theological basis for the LWF’s involvement in climate justice. Engages, in coordination with Communion Office’s relevant staff, member churches in climate justice education and action.

Develops positions and policies related to climate justice, ensuring coherence of the LWF’s global voice and LWF’s advocacy, with special attention to youth participation and to gender justice.

Prepares policy decisions in the Communion Office as they relate to climate justice.

Ensures continuous communication with all internal and external stakeholders, particularly ecumenical organizations and global partners.

Promotes an exemplary organization with internal initiatives in relation with climate justice.

Develops funding channels, ensures and follows up on funding, monitoring and reporting on climate justice projects implementation.

Manages the climate related projects life cycle, in cross-collaboration with LWF departments / country programs and external stakeholders such as member churches and funders.

Major Challenges

This is a new position, which has to be developed in a context of organizational change. As the LWF thematic convener and expert for Climate Justice with no direct supervisory role, he/she interacts with partners and colleagues who have to balance competing priorities.

Bread for the World: Head of Fund & Allocation Management Unit [Referatsleiter/in Fonds- und Vergabemanagement]

Bread for the World (BfdW) is looking for a person directing its new Fund & Allocation Management Unit. The person will be situated in BfdW’s headquarter in Berlin. Please apply until 17th February 2019.

For more information, please look into the job advertisement.

Bread for the World: Head of Consultancy Unit [Referatsleiter/in Beratung]

Bread for the World (BfdW) is looking for a person directing its new Consultancy Unit. The person will be situated in BfdW’s headquarter in Berlin. Please apply until 17th February 2019.

For more information, please look into the job advertisement.

Bread for the World: Head of Human Rights & Peace Unit [Referatsleiter/in Menschenrechte & Frieden)

Bread for the World (BfdW) is looking for a person directing its Human Rights and Peace Unit. The person will be situated in BfdW’s headquarter in Berlin. Please apply until 17th February 2019.

For more information, please look into the job advertisement.

Resource Mobilization Coordinator, Myanmar and Laos

Resource Mobilization Coordinator, Myanmar and Laos

Position type and closing date

Please note that this is an unaccompanied position.

The closing date for applications is 5 February 2019.

Starting date as soon as possible.

LWF

World Service is the internationally recognized humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation, assisting people in need irrespective of their ethnicity, religion or gender. We implement programs worldwide, working with both local and international partners, helping communities achieve their full potential and advocate for their universal rights. Our partners include Lutheran Churches and their related agencies, the European Commission (ECHO), the US Government (BPRM) and UNHCR, with whom we are a key implementing partner. For additional information please see www.lutheranworld.org.

Background

LWF Myanmar is a relatively young Country Program with relatively inexperienced staff and limited financial resources.

The Country is transitioning from a globally isolated military led, country defined by ethnic division and armed conflict and a centrally controlled economy to a democratically elected, civilian led (the military still retains substantial power) government with a global economy.

Although there are some strong civil society organizations, the sector is still finding its way and is not nearly as robust as in other South and South East Asian countries. A spirit of service is present among the population grounded in the predominantly Buddhist culture. But INGO/NGO service is still seen as a good deed or charity in times of emergency rather than a career option. Staff turnover is therefore a particular challenge in the INGO/NGO sector.

Progress has been made towards a National Ceasefire Agreement (NCA) and a Peace Process, but huge numbers of IDPs, refugees and marginalized people still suffer from a lack of access to their universal human rights.

Humanitarian and Development work are needed simultaneously in Myanmar. But major donors still divide their funds into Humanitarian or Development in nature. It is a challenge to convince donors to support holistic human centred as opposed to sector oriented projects.

All of the on-going transitions and continuously changing contexts require flexibility, conflict sensitivity and innovation to effectively facilitate the people centred, participatory, community based, rights based empowerment processes required by the LWF Country Strategy.

Purpose of the position

The Resource Mobilization Coordinator is instrumental in ensuring that LWF Myanmar (85%) and LWF Laos (15%) develop high quality project proposals in line with community priorities, and the Myanmar and Laos country strategies. S/He shall support program development; donor compliance and communications activities.

The Resource Mobilization Coordinator is based in the Yangon Office. S/He is a member of the LWF Myanmar Management Team. S/he shall also represent the LWF Myanmar Program in forums, and working groups as delegated. S/He may be called upon to serve as Acting Country Representative. Periodic travel to Laos and to the field offices in Laos and Myanmar will be required

Required Qualifications

University degree is required.

Masters Degree is an advantage.

Knowledge and Experience

Minimum 6 years of experience in funding proposal writing, for UN, EU, USAID.

Significant working experience at management level in humanitarian assistance or development oriented programs within an international environment and preferably with church-related or non-governmental organizations.

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Very good analytical and organizational skills.

Knowledge of LWF, its member churches and related agencies would be an asset.

Knowledge and experience of cooperation with United Nations and governmental agencies and/of international development cooperation in the field of humanitarian assistance, advocacy, human rights and sustainable development is essential.

Team-oriented, flexible and excellent communication skills.

Language Skills

English – Excellent written and oral skills

Myanmar local language – Preferred

Main duties

Main tasks: Support to Country Representative for fundraising and development of proposals within the strategic framework for LWF Myanmar and Laos, as well as reporting to existing donors. The Resource Mobilization Coordinator’s main responsibilities are for Leadership and Management as a member of the EMT and MT (5%) Resource Mobilization (70%) and Donor Compliance and related Communications Support (25%).

Leadership and Management (5%):

Constructive participation in the Executive Management and Management Teams meetings, and support the Teams’ decisions.
Actively contribute to Strategic Planning processes.
Actively liaise with the World Service Global Funding Unit in Geneva and with online, regional and country based donors to facilitate resource mobilization for LWF Myanmar and Laos.
Recommend detailed resource mobilization strategies in order to sustain the program.
Actively build the resource mobilization capacity of the EMT and MT members.

Resource Mobilization (70%):

Keep abreast of relevant resource mobilization opportunities and Maintain up to date donor maps and files.
Organize needs assessment and studies as required for purposes of resource mobilization.
Where required, coordinate needs assessments, project design workshops and external stakeholder consultations to support project design process.
Develop proposals for new and existing donors, in coordination with partner organizations, the relevant LWF staff.
Ensure that proposals are developed to donor standards and comply with capacities of partners and resources.
Ensure that proposals components are duly aligned between narrative, logframe, work plans, and budgets.
Coordinate closely with Program, Projects, Technical Units, Finance, Administration and Human Resources to ensure funding proposals are in alignment with policies and practices.
Participate in donor liaison meetings and inter-agency coordination forums, such as the Education in Emergency Working Group, Food Security Working Group, Gender Empowerment Network and Protection Sector Working Group, etc.
Coordinate and network with relevant stakeholders for purposes of supporting proposal writing.
Seek opportunities to partner with ACT Alliance and other INGOs in consortiums as appropriate.

Donor Compliance and related Communications Support (25%):

Review and support small grant applications from local partners and assist them to improve their project design and management.
Facilitate project launch events so that implementation teams and other key stakeholders are well versed in project requirements and implementation expectations.
Maintain data base on status of all project start/end dates, grant amount, report, evaluation, audit due dates and keep relevant staff well informed on required formats and templates and other donor requirements.
Support LWF field Offices in quality reporting through assurance of quality data as per donor agreements and project documents.
Keep files of all concept notes and funding proposals
Asses and analyze both successful and failed concept notes and funding proposals for learning purposes.

Support to Country Representative regarding internal and external communication as required.

Applicants are required to uphold the core values of our organization.

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