Communication for Development Specialist - UNICEF (Apply by: March 01, 2016)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Communication for Development Specialist, Jaipur, Rajasthan

COMMUNICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, NOC, JAIPUR
Closing date: 29th February 2016

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization working for the rights of children, seeks a fixed term appointment for the post of Communication for Development Specialist.

PURPOSE OF THE POST

Under the general guidance of the supervisor, and in close coordination with the Communication Specialist, responsible for the design, formulation, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of a behavioural change and social mobilization strategy, plan of action and programme activities in support of the country programme.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Wealth Creation Project Coordinator - Heifer International (Apply by: February 29, 2016)

Job Description

Purpose/Function: 

The main purpose of the Wealth Creation Project Coordinator is to coordinate the implementation of the Wealth Creation project whose overall goal is to increase income and employment for smallholder farmers in Western Kenya. The role is responsible for the delivery of the project targeting working with 36 community groups in Homabay, Migori and Rachuonyo and 3 producer marketing hubs in Nambale, Khwisero and Ringo for a total of 8,250 households and 49,500 people. The project is implemented in partnership with Send a Cow who are the main implementing partner and the role involves a field coordination element with the partner that includes joint planning, review, implementation and reporting. The Project Coordinator coordinates the work of the for the project staff in the Homabay field office and the business team in the SAC-K Kakamega field office including coordinating all their inputs into the successful mobilization, training and capacity building of the target project beneficiaries. The Coordinator will liaise closely with the relevant government departments and extension personnel to coordinate extension support for the hubs and the community groups and also support the stimulation of private sector awareness and business linkages. The Coordinator undertake the coordination of the key project inputs including the procurement and delivery of livestock and other key project assets and subsequently monitoring the implementation of the passing on the gift process amongst the beneficiary groups. The Coordinator will also undertake field Monitoring and Evaluation activities including baseline data collection, regular monthly and quarterly project reporting and the final project evaluation.

Responsibilities:

Chief of Party (Protecting Human Rights Project) - Plan International (Apply by: February 09, 2016

Background

Plan International is a global organization that works side by side with communities in 50 developing countries to end the cycle of poverty for children and their families. Plan works at the community level to develop customized solutions and ensure long-term sustainability. Our solutions are designed up-front to be owned by communities and range from clean water and healthcare programs to education projects, economic empowerment, child protection initiatives and youth civic engagement. Across program areas, Plan’s activities are guided by a Child-Centered Community Development (CCCD) approach, which is rights-based, holistic, gender-sensitive, and inclusive.

Project and Position Description

Plan International is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for the Protecting Human Rights Project (PHR) in Bangladesh.  PHR is a $12.7 award from USAID which started in 2011. PHR focuses on reducing the prevalence of domestic violence and other human rights abuses including ending child marriage. The Program was extended and is now entering its sixth and final year of implementation.  

The COP will have authority and oversight over the project, including managing all activities of sub-recipients, coordinating all program-focused strategic planning and decision making, and staff management. The COP will serve as key liaison with USAID, the Government of Bangladesh implementing partners, and other stakeholders. Primary responsibilities include providing overall leadership, management, and general technical direction of the program as per USG policies, assuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and ensuring program performance, achievement of program requirements and adherence to donor regulations.

Human Resources Assistant - UNICEF (Apply by: January 21, 2016)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Human Resources Assistant, UNICEF, New Delhi

HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT, GS5, NEW DELHI (TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT)

Temporary Appointment – 364 days

Closing date: 21st January 2016

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization working for the rights of children, seeks a fixed term appointment for the post of HR Assistant.

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Under the general supervision and guidance of the Chief Human Resources, the Human Resources Assistant provides administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, whilst promoting a client-based, quality and results orientated approach to the unit and ensuring compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations. 

Education Specialist - UNICEF (Apply by: January 7, 2016)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Education Specialist, UNICEF, Delhi

EDUCATION SPECIALIST, NOC, NEW DELHI
Level: NOC
Location: New Delhi
Closing date: 7th January 2016

If you are a passionate and committed professional and want to make a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you.

UNICEF, the world’s leading children’s rights organization working for the rights of children, seeks a fixed term appointment for the post of Education Specialist.

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

The UNICEF ICO programme priority “All Children in School and Learning” emphasizes the need to focus more clearly on learning, in line with UNICEF’s global and regional shifts towards the right to learn. Available evidence indicates that even when children attend school, they are often not attaining basic literacy and numeracy skills, with poor quality education leading to poor learning outcomes.

Nutrition Team Leader - India Health Action Trust (Apply: December 13, 2015)

India Health Action Trust

Background:

India Health Action Trust (IHAT) aims at improving public health in India and abroad by providing comprehensive technical assistance in program planning and management. IHAT and University of Manitoba (UoM), Canada with funding from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) have established a technical support unit (TSU) for the Government of Uttar Pradesh to provide techno-managerial support to improve coverage of key reproductive, maternal, newborn, child health and nutrition (RMNCHN) interventions and services in the state. 
The UoM has additionally been awarded a grant to provide “Technical Support to the Government of Uttar Pradesh for improving the nutritional status among mothers, infant and young children”, the investment duration being 40 months, with the focus on the following 3 outcomes:

1. Increased ICDS capacity to deliver quality maternal, infant, and young child nutrition (MIYCN) interventions in UP
2. Increased health system capacity to deliver quality MIYCN interventions in UP
3. Increased use of MIYCN data for strategic decision-making in 25 HPDs in UP.

Technical Support Unit, Uttar Pradesh (TSU –UP) invite applications for the following positions for Nutrition project from competent and committed development professionals who are seeking meaningful and challenging assignments in Uttar Pradesh .

Learning & Development Specialist - SightLife (Apply by: December 04, 2015)

JOB DESCRIPTION
Learning & Development Specialist, SightLife, New Delhi

1. POSITION VACANT: Learning & Development Specialist, SightLife, New Delhi

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

Headquartered at Seattle, WA-USA, SightLife is the only non-profit global health organization, focused solely on eliminating corneal blindness.

Working with surgeons in over 30 countries, SightLife and its Global Partners restore sight to more than 20 men, women, and children each day. This is accomplished through eye banks, which are centers for the recovery and placement of eye tissue used in cornea transplants.

SightLife’s mission is to eliminate corneal blindness globally, through partnerships with eye banks in developing countries, where 90% of the world’s 10 million persons, estimated to suffer from curable corneal blindness, live.

SightLife constituted a small team of senior management and distribution professionals in India in 2010 for this purpose and building on the organization’s global expertise, has successfully implemented a comprehensive program to support the development of eye banks and corneal surgeons, across India.

Senior Manager (Development Support Unit) - PRADAN (Apply by: August 10, 2015)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Manager (Development Support Unit), PRADAN, New Delhi

 

1. POSITION VACANT:Senior Manager (Development Support Unit), PRADAN, New Delhi

2. ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND:

PRADAN is a respected Indian, non-profit, established in 1983 and registered under the Societies Registration Act. The organization works with the rural poor to enhance their income and standard of living.

Programme Officer (Targeted Interventions) - PHFI (Apply by: July 24, 2015)

Position Code : PHFI-POOF-20
Position Title : Programme Officer (Targeted Interventions)
Location : Kerala
Duration of Position : One year initially (to be extended based on performance of the incumbent or need of the project)

Brief on the Organization:
The Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) is working towards building a healthier India. It is helping to address the limited institutional and systems capacity in India by strengthening education and training, advancing research and technology and facilitating policy and practice in the area of Public Health.

Programme Officer (East and North) - Railway Children (Apply by: 10 Oct'14)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Programme Officer- East and North, Railway Children, New Delhi/ Kolkata

1. POSITION VACANT: Programme Officers (POs), East and North, Railway Children, New Delhi/ Kolkata

2. BACKGROUND: Railway Children (RC) is an international non-profit organisation, working since 1995 in United Kingdom, India and East Africa, to create ‘a world where no child should ever have to live alone on the streets’.