Grants Manager – Francophone Region (Mauritania, Cameroon, CAR)

Position based in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Position type and closing date

Please note that this is an accompanied position

The closing date for applications is 10 January 2019

Contract duration: 1 year with possibility for extension

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

Background

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.

Purpose of the position

The Grants Manager (Francophone Region) is responsible to develop high quality project proposals and concept notes for direct submission to key donors including ECHO, Europeaid, UN Agencies and other major institutional donors. Experience with and an understanding of the rules and requirements of these donors is essential.

Developing log-frames, work-plans, budgets and monitoring processes/templates will be a key task, requiring hands-on work with the country program teams ahead of and during the proposal development process. The ‘needs assessment’ is also an important and major element for proposal development and, while not being the responsibility of this position, must be undertaken by the country program teams to enable the task to be completed by the Grants Manager.

The Grants Manager (Francophone Region) will need the ability to adapt and quickly shift focus and/or agenda in response to shifting priorities within the country programs while taking on diverse tasks within the proposal development process from writing, developing monitoring plans, and providing administrative support.

Based in Yaoundé, Cameroon the Grants Manager (Francophone Region) shall report to the Global Funding Coordinator in Geneva (line management, technical and work-planning matters) and to the Team Leader, Cameroon (for admin and security issues in country).

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in humanitarian or development work, and/or other related social science.

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in international humanitarian and development programs. Experience in project plan donor networks. Work experience with institutional donors including ECHO & Europeaid is required.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability. High degree of integrity and professional responsibility.
• Working experience in African countries is an asset.
• Flexibility, patience and ability to work under pressure in challenging contextual circumstances and working with very tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and at times with little supervision.
• Ability to travel in the region at short notice (including securing necessary visas and travel documents)
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• Strong computer literacy.

Language Skills

English            advanced written and oral skills

French             advanced written and oral skills

Main Duties

Proposal Development (40%)

• To identify specific funding opportunities (Institutional donors including, US, UN, EU and other Government funding) through necessary mapping and research in the 3 country programs/emergency operations and then provide proposal development support according to agreed priorities (preparedness and readiness to respond).
• To lead and/or coordinate the timely submission/response to calls including writing high quality concept notes and proposals.
• To assist remotely as well as provide in-country support for the proposal development and writing process (including log frames, work plans, budgets and monitoring templates).
• To conduct the necessary research to support the technical content of concept notes and proposals (including liaison with relevant technical staff in country).
• To maintain proper records and electronic filing systems of all drafts and final submissions and approved proposals.
• To ensure that all rules and regulations required by the donor are adhered to and included in the proposal. This can include donor liaison when in country.
• To finalize, package and submit proposals in collaboration with the GFT in Geneva according to donor specifications and deadlines and LWF quality standards.

Monitoring and Evaluation (15%)

• Work closely with the M&E focal points in country and the Regional M&E Advisor (where present) to develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation tracking tools to ensure all project indicators report clear linkage of activity outputs to intended outcomes and that the progress of change is clearly tracked.
• To carry out regular and continuous site visits to track project progress, measure performance, and ensure accountability to the targeted communities as well as compliance with donor rules and regulations.

Capacity Building (10%)

• Provide training support and build capacity of the implementing project officers in the country programs. This will include internal workshops as well as identifying external training opportunities (e.g. in situ and online).
• Liaise with the GFT in Geneva to develop and conduct training modules with key staff in country programs (eg. ECHO, EuropeAid, USG etc).

Grants Management (30%)

• Manage assigned grants’ proposal development, monitoring, timely reporting and close out of grants.
• Ensure that the approved grants are in compliance with donor requirements.
• Maintain the relations with respective donors in country.
• Identify sources of co funding for new funding opportunities (including timely discussions with potential co funding agencies).

Other (5%)

• To carry out any other tasks as needed and requested by the LWF-WS Global Funding Coordinator (e.g. screening reports, monitoring visits, training workshops, exchange visits).
• To participate in exchange visits to LWF Country Programs in the region/country with a focus on peer exchange of experience in capacity building, grants management and successful project implementation.

To apply, please click on the following link:

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Bread for the World (BfdW) is looking for a person directing its Education Department. This new department will unify all education-related work of BfdW. The person will be based in BfdW’s headquarter in Berlin.
Apply by 1st January 2019.

For more information, please look here.

Bread for the World (BfdW) is looking for a new International Director. He/she will be responsible for all international programmes that deal with financial support and scholarships. The person will be situated in BfdW’s headquarter in Berlin. Please apply until 3rd February 2019.

For more information, please look here.

Bread for the World (BfdW) is looking for a new Director who will be responsible for the areas of policy, education, communication and fundraising. The person will be situated in BfdW’s headquarter in Berlin. Please apply until 16th December 2018.

For more information, please look here.

The Programme manager leads the development of the ACT Alliance programme on gender justice. He/she works on the design and support of a coherent and systematic approach to issues of gender justice, and to gender mainstreaming in the ACT programmes; acts as a programme policy and theology advisor in planning, implementation, and monitoring of programme activities; provides support to the overall coordination of the ACT gender justice campaign, and is responsible for coordination of day-to-day substantial tasks assigned within the ACT gender justice policy, and in line with the ACT Global Strategy and other organizational objectives.

You will find the complete job description here: Gender Programme Manager job ad

Finance Coordinator, Uganda

Position type and closing date

The closing date for applications is 11 November 2018

Contract duration: 3 year with possibility for extension

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

Background

The World Service is the internationally recognized humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF), 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.

Purpose of the position

The Finance Coordinator assumes overall responsibility for managing all aspects of the financial and accountancy activities of the LWF World Service Uganda country program. She/He ensures that accounting systems are maintained to provide the information required for planning and monitoring and reporting for program operations, for safeguarding assets, discharging liabilities and legal responsibilities.

Her/His direct supervisor is the Uganda Country Program Representative and she/he shall take technical advice from the World Service Global Finance Coordinator in Geneva.

The Finance Coordinator will supervise the country program finance team.

Required Qualifications

University degree in accounting.

Professional accreditation such as ACCA, CMA, CPA or equivalent is highly preferred.

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, governmental agencies.
• Experience of international development cooperation and/or humanitarian assistance.
• Team-oriented, flexible and with excellent communication skills.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Experience and knowledge of LWF or other faith-based international organizations would be an added advantage.

Language Skills

English             advanced written and oral skills

Arabic               would be an asset

Main duties

1. Supervise and coach national finance staff and other staff as requested by the Representative; ensure that each member of the finance team has a clear job description and receives regular feedback on performance. Pursue active capacity building of the finance staff.
2. Supervise the preparation of all mandatory monthly and yearly accounts as well as the monthly finance and management reports for the Representative and the head office in Geneva. Ensure that accounting policies are properly and consistently applied and submit accounts in accordance with the deadlines in the LWF World Service Finance Manual. Supervise the preparation of separate financial reports for funding agencies such as the UNHCR, BPRM, etc. in accordance with the terms of the contracts.
3. Supervise the preparation of cash flow projections in accordance with procedures, and manage the cash flow of the country program in order to ensure that sufficient funds are always available. Where required, submit requests for installments of funds from funding agencies in a timely manner, ensuring a reliable cash flow for the program.
4. Be responsible for overall control of expenditure against budget for all projects. Provide to program staff regular and accurate financial reports and analysis to ensure timely and cost-effective project management and decision-making.
5. Assist in the preparation and verify the accuracy of budgets for all project proposals, Project Documents for Geneva-channeled (Basket-funded) projects with Related Agencies, ACT appeals for emergencies, bilateral applications to institutional donors and any other projects.
6. Ensure the compliance with the LWF World Service Operations Manual, including procedures for electronic data storage, backups and security.
7. Provide feedback to LWF World Service head office in Geneva on practical problems in ensuring compliance with LWF Finance, Procurement and Operations Manuals and provide suggestions for improvements/revisions.
8. Liaise at the appropriate level with banks, tax authorities and other financial institutions.
9. Manage the insurance policies as required by law for national staff, vehicles, as well as public liability insurance, fire insurance, etc. Prepare and submit to LWF World Service Geneva, if applicable, monthly reports on visitors and other persons to be included under the group insurance policies.
10. Monitor the payment of salaries and allowances for the local staff; ensure the timely payment of taxes, insurance and benefits. Ensure the maintenance of accurate payroll records.
11. Ensure that all staff settles advances in line with established policy and procedures and that all accounts are settled at the time of termination of service.
12. Act as contact with auditors and UNHCR Verification Teams on accounting matters and, in consultation with the Representative, make available to them all records required. Ensure that internal controls are properly in place, including regular visits to project offices.
13. Work with administrative staff and the Representative to ensure smooth office operations and cost savings where possible

Major Challenge

Assure highest standards of financial management and accountability of the Uganda country program in line with LWF World Service and donor policies and international standards.

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Grants Manager, Jordan and Iraq

Position type and closing date

The closing date for applications is 4 November 2018

Contract duration: 1 year with possibility for extension

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

Background

The 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.

World Service has been present in the Middle East since the aftermath of the Second World War. Currently, the LWF operates Country Programs in Jordan and in Northern Iraq. The underlying rationale for the LWF engagement in the Middle East over the last 70 years has been to serve refugees and internally displaced in what has effectively become a series of protracted emergencies. In more recent times, work has been extended to assist vulnerable host communities. A people-centered, rights-based and participatory approach focusing on Protection, Education and Livelihood including Vocational Training represent the key areas of intervention. Crucial financial support is provided by LWF Related Agencies in Europe and North America. Institutional donor funding for the work of LWF Jordan and Iraq has so far been limited.

Purpose of the position

The Grants Manager will be primarily responsible for the management of institutional donor funding (including UN Pooled Funds, ECHO, EU Trust funds, US Government and other relevant foundations and government donors) in Jordan and Iraq and the capacity building of key staff in the country programs.

Based in Dohuk, Northern Iraq, the LWF Grants Manager for Jordan and Iraq shall report to the LWF Country Representative for Jordan and Iraq based in Amman. During this employment period, he/she shall consider him/herself responsible to and accept instructions from the Country Representative for Jordan and Iraq, with direct support from the LWF World Service Global Funding Coordinator in Geneva. In daily office management and security issues he/she will accept instructions from the LWF Country Representative / Program Coordinator in the country in which he/she is working.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree in humanitarian or development work, and/or other related social science.

Knowledge and Experience

• Several years of professional experience in international humanitarian and development program
• Experience in project planning and donor networking. Work experience with institutional donors including ECHO, EU, US Government is required.
• Cultural sensitivity and adaptability. High degree of integrity and professional responsibility.
• Working experience in Middle East is an asset.
• Flexibility, patience and ability to work under pressure in challenging contextual circumstances and working with very tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and at times with little supervision.
• Ability to travel in the region at short notice
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication.
• Strong computer literacy.

Language Skills

English             advanced written and oral skills

Arabic               would be an additional asset

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Proposal Development (40%)

• To identify specific funding opportunities (Institutional donors including, US, UN, EU and other Government funding) through necessary mapping and research in the 2 country programs/emergency operations and then provide proposal development support according to agreed priorities (preparedness and readiness to respond).
• To lead and/or coordinate the timely submission/response to calls including writing high quality concept notes and proposals.
• To assist remotely as well as provide in-country support for the proposal development and writing process (including log frames, work plans, budgets and monitoring templates).
• To conduct the necessary research to support the technical content of concept notes and proposals (including liaison with relevant technical staff in country).
• To maintain proper records and electronic filing systems of all drafts and final submissions and approved proposals.
• To ensure that all rules and regulations required by the donor are adhered to and included in the proposal. This can include donor liaison when in country.
• To finalize, package and submit proposals in collaboration with the GFT in Geneva according to donor specifications and deadlines and LWF quality standards.

Monitoring and Evaluation (15%)

• Work closely with the M&E focal points in country and the Regional M&E Advisor (where present) to develop and maintain program monitoring and evaluation tracking tools to ensure all project indicators report clear linkage of activity outputs to intended outcomes and that the progress of change is clearly tracked.
• To carry out regular and continuous site visits to track project progress, measure performance, and ensure accountability to the targeted communities as well as compliance with donor rules and regulations.

Capacity Building (10%)

• Provide training support and build capacity of the implementing project officers in the country programs. This will include internal workshops as well as identifying external training opportunities (e.g. in situ and online).
• Liaise with the GFT in Geneva to develop and conduct training modules with key staff in country programs (eg. ECHO, EuropeAid, USG etc).

Grants Management (30%)

• Manage assigned grants’ proposal development, monitoring, timely reporting and close out of grants.
• Ensure that the approved grants are in compliance with donor requirements.
• Maintain the relations with respective donors in country.
• Identify sources of co funding for new funding opportunities (including timely discussions with potential co funding agencies).

Other (5%)

• To carry out any other tasks as needed and requested by the Country Representative of Jordan and Iraq or by LWF World Service Global Funding Coordinator (e.g. screening reports, monitoring visits, training workshops, exchange visits).
• To participate in exchange visits to LWF Country Programs in the region/country with a focus on peer exchange of experience in capacity building, grants management and successful project implementation.

To apply, click on the following link:

https://lutheranworld.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk01kat?cjb_hash=O_stVW98&apply_now=true

The Global Quality and Accountability Officer leads the implementation of quality and accountability principles and practices in the ACT Secretariat and is responsible for providing technical support to national forums and members seeking to improve the quality and accountability of their programmes, thus helping to bridge policy and practice. The position will oversee the maintenance and further development of mechanisms to help ensure that humanitarian, development and advocacy programs are appropriate, well-targeted, and meet the established principles and standards.

The full job description is available here: Global Quality and Accountability Officer job ad

Bread for the World (BfdW) is looking for a head of its newly created Central Africa Unit which is also responsible for transnational projects in Africa. The person will be situated in BfdW’s headquarter in Berlin. Please apply until 21st October. For more information, please look here.

Representative, Chad

Position type and closing date

Posting accompanied by spouse only

The closing date for applications is 21 October 2018.

Contract duration: 3 years with possibility for extension.

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

Background

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is a global communion of churches in the Lutheran tradition comprising 148 member churches in 99 countries all over the world, representing 75.5 million Christians. 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.

The LWF Chad program started in 2007, first focusing on internally displaced people and refugees from the Sudanese region Darfur and the Central African Republic.

The program has grown further in empowering the refugees, returnees, internally displaced people and host communities. People have become more self-reliant through livelihood programming and interventions focusing on increasing social cohesion amongst the host Chadian population and refugees.

Purpose of the position

The LWF Chad Representative is responsible for the implementation of the LWF Chad Program. The position will be based in Ndjamena, Chad, and oversees several offices in the Eastern part and Southern part of Chad.

The Country Representative is responsible for the overall leadership, representation and effective management of the LWF Chad program to achieve the expected outcomes and achieve positive impact for the Chadian population and the refugees from surrounding countries.

Besides this, the Representative will lead the operation based on a clear Country Strategy and ensures program implementation it in an accountable and participatory manner in accordance with approved LWF World Service policies, manuals and guidelines, and the Global World Service Strategy.

Required Qualifications

University degree in development studies, agriculture, economics, social sciences or other relevant field.

Knowledge and Experience

At least 5 years management experience as a Country Director/Representative in humanitarian or development programs within an international environment and preferably with church-related or non-governmental organizations.

Experience in security risk management and incident response.

Strong leadership, conceptual and analytical skills and demonstrated organizational, management and supervisory skills.

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

Strong sense of integrity and high standards of quality and accountability.

Team-oriented and excellent communication skills.

Computer skills.

Broad knowledge of LWF, its member churches and related agencies desired.

Language Skills

French             advanced written and oral skills

English            advanced written and oral skills

Arabic             would be an additional asset

Main Duties

On Leadership

Provides overall leadership and strengthening to the LWF Chad Program;

Ensures effective leadership in all aspects of the LWF World Service accountability framework, including other accountability elements related to leadership and management, and adherence to the LWF Staff Code of Conduct regarding Abuse of Power and Sexual Exploitation, Fraud and Corruption;

Promotes, implements and upholds the vision, mission, core values and objectives of the Global World Service strategy, as well as the country strategy and other approved documents for the country;

Facilitates and actively seeks to sharpen the profile of LWF World Service as an international humanitarian organization through continuously striving to improve the quality of the programs according to LWF World Service’s empowerment, rights-based and integrated approach;

Promotes and facilitates the establishment and strengthening of national and regional networks relevant to the LWF World Service strategy for the countries;

Heads and ensures the effective coordination and operation of the country management teams;

On Management

Programmatic work

Overseeing the planning, supervision, implementation, monitoring, documentation, administration and evaluation of the LWF World Service programs in accordance with LWF World Service policies, priorities, procedures and guidelines;

Ensures management systems in the country programs strengthen the smooth implementation of LWF World Service programmatic work and facilitate learning and capacity building in the program;

Promotes partnership and collaboration with affected populations and primary focus groups throughout the program cycle, as central to overall accountability;

Undertakes regular monitoring visits of program/project areas and the LWF sub-offices;

Makes proposals to the LWF World Service Communion Office in Geneva for any changes in the program, including new opportunities for service, program changes to better meet needs and facilitate transition/localization to the respective local partners;

Ensures the timely, accurate and relevant reports are submitted according to requirements.

Human Resources

Acts as the direct supervisor of the Finance Administration Manager, the Grants Manager and the Program Coordinator – Core Management Team

Ensures that new staff are provided with thorough orientation to the LWF’s priorities and guiding principles as a humanitarian organization, the LWF World Service field program and the project to which they are assigned;

Develops staffing plans and in accordance with LWF policies and procedures supervises all matters pertaining to LWF World Service program national and international personnel;

Monitors and addresses security matters and informs the LWF World Service Communion Office. Ensures that security plans are developed and implemented for all levels of field staff and visitors to the program;

Ensures that recruitment is gender-sensitive with the goal of gender balance within the staff, both in terms of numbers and levels of responsibility and ensuring that the skills of national staff are developed and utilized to the fullest extent possible for the furtherance of the program;

Prioritizes staff development and continual learning for staff of the country programs and, as applicable, implementing partners and ACT (Action by Churches Together) Alliance members.

Fundraising and Finance

Supervises the implementation of approved projects within the agreed budgets and subject to the availability of funds, including timely reporting;

Ensures complementarity and close working relations between finance and program staff;

Ensures efficient financial management of the program activities and administration, including effective internal control systems to promote financial accountability, and ensures that the financial transactions are conducted in accordance with the relevant LWF priorities and LWF World Service procedures;

Actively engages in negotiations with U.N. agencies, bilateral donors, and other potential additional funding sources in order to increase local fundraising in a competitive environment.

On Program

Ensures all emergency response and humanitarian interventions are undertaken in accordance with the LWF World Service policies and guidelines, and with guidelines, policies and procedures of the ACT Alliance, specifically concerning the Code of Conduct, Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standard;

Ensures that the different approaches stated in the World Service Global Strategy be incorporated into the projects, programs and policies of the Country Program;

Ensures that an integrated, rights-based empowerment approach is used in all interventions;

Addresses, monitors and documents environmentally sound project implementation and in accordance with LWF’s Guiding Principles for Sustainable Development, other relevant LWF World Service polices and guidelines and internationally agreed standards;

Mainstreams gender and implements gender sensitivity in program measures;

Works in close collaboration with local partners based on mutual accountability, trust and respect;

Promotes accountability especially to the disaster affected population in all LWF World Service emergency and development responses This includes facilitating localization of the LWF Global accountability framework and developing Complaints and Response mechanisms in the Country Program.

On Relations

Maintains a close working and consultative relationship with LWF member churches and other appropriate ecumenical and/or faith-based partners through frequent informal coordination and collaboration;

Plays an active role in the ACT Alliance forums, ensuring participation in strategic discussions, joint planning and implementation and providing support where possible;

Maintains the requisite consultative relationships with the relevant governmental authorities, national organizations and coordinates contacts with voluntary agencies engaged in rendering assistance related to the program objectives of LWF World Service;

Maintains close communication and cooperation with LWF’s Related Agencies and their local and regional offices;

Fosters and maintains good coordination and collaboration with international and bilateral cooperating and co‑financing partners, particularly with U.N., governments and their agencies and other international and national NGOs, and promotes the Principles of Partnership (PoP);

Carries out cooperation with the relevant Area Secretary in Department for Mission and Development (DMD) in the Geneva Communion Office on issues related to LWF member churches in the region.

Major Challenges

To ensure the stability and effectiveness of the program in a highly unpredictable and insecure context, particularly in relation to conflict, logistics and security constraints.

The Representative has to ensure the program remains vibrant, of high quality, is well-funded and develops its reputation as a reliable and effective partner for the focus groups, UN agencies, LWF Related Agencies, Institutional donors, other NGO partners and the Government.