Job Vacancy, Consultant, IASC MHPSS Reference Group, Tuesday 24, January 2012

Globaljobscareer... Terms of Reference Co-Chair and Secretariat for IASC MHPSS Reference Group

1. Background: UNICEF has been supporting the implementation of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) in Emergencies Settings since their launch in 2007. Implementation has involved a number of strategies including: widespread dissemination, advocacy and mainstreaming into global and organizational policies/guidance, using the guidelines to develop country based policies and planning, capacity building, and implementation at the community level. Since 2008, UNICEF has co-led the IASC MHPSS Reference Group under the Cluster system. In 2009/2010 the group was co-chaired by UNICEF & World Vision. In 2011, the Reference Group was co-chaired by Church of Sweden (based in Sweden) / ACT Alliance (an alliance of 125 churches in Geneva working on humanitarian issues) and a consultant hired by UNICEF (based in Ireland). To help the Reference Group continue its very important global advocacy role on psycho social support, UNICEF needs to continue supporting the co-chair’s position based in Ireland. UNICEF has played a key role in keeping the Reference Group active so far and it’s essential that this support be continued. In 2011, the Reference Group has made good progress in developing a number of tools on Psychosocial Support and on advocating with Governments on mainstreaming the issue.
2. Purpose:
   The purpose of the contract is to provide secretariat support to the IASC MHPSS Reference Group which is co-chaired by UNICEF and ACT Alliance.
3. Expected results: (measurable results) The consultant will support the IASC MHPSS Reference Group to roll-out of the IASC Guidelines on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Emergencies and other associated activities as outlined in the 2012 Work plan and the ToR of the IASC MHPSS Reference Group. The incumbent’s success will be measured in terms of reported successes based on the 2012 Work plan.

a. Support regional and country level implementation activities  Support IASC MHPSS Reference Group member organisations to coordinate MHPSS responses in emergencies including supporting the establishment of MHPSS coordination mechanisms, update and share information on activities to implement MHPSS by reference group members in all relevant countries  Field testing and evaluation of the MHPSS Assessment tool, 4Ws (Who is Where, When, doing What?) tool and MIRA (multi-cluster initial rapid needs assessment) in new emergencies throughout 2012.  Establishment of 15 focal points in 10 cluster activated/ emergency prone countries.  Identify and update list of focal points for interagency coordination/collaboration on MHPSS in all clusterised countries and facilitate involvement of these focal points in the work of the MHPSS Reference Group  Provide support for the implementation of the IASC MHPSS Guidelines in selected countries in collaboration with Reference Group members.
 Finalise and disseminate guidance on country implementation of MHPSS guidelines among reference group members and country focal points.
 Provide support, as required, to the advocacy campaign to increase governments engagement with and use of the MHPSS guidelines in selected countries  In collaboration with AoRs (Area of Responsibility), finalise community messages on child protection, MHPSS and GBV.

b. Support ongoing field-based training in the guidelines and MHPSS  Training, dissemination and evaluation of the Psychological First Aid Guide in 5 countries.  Training of 50 ‘MHPSS Advocates,’ in total, from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Pacific Region.

 Support and coordinate training materials through ongoing collation, review and dissemination of training materials through IASC MHPSS Reference Group on psychosocialnetwork.net  Support members of the IASC MHPSS to conduct and follow-up interagency Advocates Training programs in selected countries/regions.  Ensure IASC MHPSS Guidelines Orientation seminars are disseminated further.

c. Support the mainstreaming of MHPSS and the guidelines within the UN Cluster System  Working with relevant Reference Group organisations, provide support to the integration of MHPSS into the following clusters: Protection, Education, Health, Nutrition and Camp Coordination & Camp Management (CCCM), as well as engaging with other interagency humanitarian initiatives as they arise through the cluster system (for details see deliverables below).  Where relevant, attend key cluster meetings and review cluster products to ensure the inclusion of MHPSS in policy and tools and provide training/orientation as required

d. Support the dissemination of the Guidelines to key stakeholders and institutionalise them  Support reference group members to ensure the printing and physical dissemination of the IASC MHPSS Guidelines and its other key ‘products’, including various language versions  Use the institutionalization surveys to document and monitor the progress of institutionalisation at organizational levels  Communicate with member organisations to re-engage inactive members, support acting members in their activities according to the 2012 Work plan and reach out to new potential member organisations.  Organize the implementation of orientation seminars on the guidelines to different audiences including at least 2 orientations to donors

e. Support the development of tools and resources for MHPSS and those that support the implementation of the guidelines  Keep up to date on tools and resources being developed by MHPSS Reference Group members MHPSS and the implementation of the IASC MHPSS Guidelines, share quality tools with reference group members and facilitate collaboration among members on common tools  Provide input to interagency tools being developed through comments and technical knowledge. Support – as appropriate – the input to and use of these tools by MHPSS Reference Group members.

f. Support MHPSS assessment, mapping and information management  Ensure a functional working space for the RG members and others to share and interact about the Guidelines and their implementation (www.psychosocialnetwork.net)  Support MHPSS reference group members to use assessment guide for MHPSS, to develop and integrate MHPSS into the NAFT and other cluster assessment tools.  Support WHO and reference group members and country offices to use the 4W mapping tool

h. Support coordination and information sharing among members of the MHPSS reference group  Disseminate messages to MHPSS reference group members (at least every 2 months)  Organise conference calls among MHPSS reference group members including at least 1 general call every three months + one conference call and email communication among reference group members following all major rapid onset emergencies  Support members of the IASC MHPSS reference group to organise the annual face-to-face meeting for the IASC MHPSS Reference Group  Reengage old members of the reference group and reach out to at least 2 new members in 2012.  In consultation with UNICEF, Act Alliance and other Reference Group members, make required changes to the IASC MHPSS 2012 Work plan throughout the year.

1. Location: based in or near Geneva
2. Duration: The consultancy is for 96 days – or an average of 4 days per week – from 13 February to 17 August 2012.
3. Activities and time allocation The consultant will work under the supervision of UNICEF (Child Protection Specialist, MHPSS) and will work closely with ACT Alliance as other Co-Chair. They will work in collaboration with ACT Alliance and Reference Group members to complete the tasks below.

Outputs/deliverables Estimated Time Allocation Deadline • Focal points for MHPSS within clustered countries are identified • Technical support is provided (with the MHPSS RG) to at least 3 countries • Field testing and evaluation of the MHPSS Assessment tool, 4Ws tool and MIRA in new emergencies throughout 2012. • Establishment of 15 focal points in 10 cluster activated/ emergency prone countries. • Joint messages are developed on MHPSS, GBV and Child Protection • Support is provided to the joint initiative on cross-cutting issues 20 days 17 August 2012 • Information is collated and regularly disseminated on implementation of MHPSS guidelines by reference group members • Training of 50 ‘MHPSS Advocates,’ in total, from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Pacific Region. Support is provided to MHPSS indicator and assessment development and field testing (including MHPSS into NATF and other cluster assessment tools) 20 days 17 August 2012 • Support is provided to the Education Cluster including: represent MHPSS Reference Group in Child-Friendly-Spaces project; disseminate INEE psychosocial toolkit and the “what education actors need to know” materials; integrate MHPSS into education cluster trainings • Support is provided to the Protection Cluster: integration of MHPSS into protection, GBV and CP cluster coordination training; dissemination of “what protection actors need to know”, integration of MHPSS into the RPAT; support implementation of joint GBV and MHPSS project.
• Technical support is provided to at least 3 countries for the implementation of IASC MHPSS guidelines in collaboration with MHPSS Reference Group members 20 days 17 August 2012 • Reach out has taken place to the Nutrition Cluster including: delivering one orientation seminar, including presentation of field experiences; and reviewing nutrition cluster training materials to strengthen integration of MHPSS • Support is provided to the Health cluster including: support involving MHPSS reference group members in the interagency meeting for organisations doing MHPSS in the health sector; work with WHO to draft product for emergencies and how MH Gap can be implemented by health actors • Support is provided to the CCCM Cluster: including working with IOM to create an ad hoc chapter of the guidelines for camp management on MHPSS and/or practical checklist • MHPSS is integrated into inter-cluster missions and other key cluster initiatives 10 days 17 August 2012 • Input is provided to the MHPSS assessment toolkit for health sector • Support is provided to the, field testing and implementation of the 4Ws mapping tool by MHPSS Reference Group members • The IASC MHPSS Reference Group on the Psychosocial Network is managed 10 days 17 August 2012 • A system exists to print, store and disseminate the guidelines and its corresponding ‘products’ • The institutionalization checklist is distributed, analysed and reviewed with Reference Group members • Inactive members and new members are (re)engaged in the reference group • MHPSS tools and resources are developed and monitored (e.g. staff care recommendations etc.) • Annual meeting of IASC MHPSS Reference Group is organized in collaboration with reference group members 16 days 17 August 2012 7. Key competencies, technical background and experience required: • At least 5 years’ experience in humanitarian and or development programming, including programming on child protection in emergency or health in emergencies • Experience in interagency initiatives • Masters-level degree in social studies, psychology or similar area • Knowledge of psychosocial support , the humanitarian reform and the cluster system • Excellent communication and management skills, including in facilitating interagency collaboration • Proven writing and editing skills in English and a second UN language • Based in or near Geneva • Knowledge of the IASC Guidelines on MHPSS in Emergency Settings and the MHPSS Reference Group and experience with implementation of the IASC MHPSS Guidelines

How to apply: 

1. How to Apply: Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form (which can be retrieved at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Consultant, IASC MHPSS Reference Group” by 03 February 2012. Please indicate your ability, availability and daily/monthly rate to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a daily/monthly rate will not be considered.

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Short term Poverty Training Manual Reviewer, Monday 23, Janury 2012

An AusAID funded initiative, the Poverty Reduction Support Facility (PRSF), is seeking applications from highly qualified Poverty Training Manual Reviewer. PRSF is a joint facility between AusAID and the Government of Indonesia to improve the quality of policy advice for poverty programs in Indonesia. The Poverty Training Manual Reviewer is required to revise manual book for training on the analysis of local poverty condition and budgetary expenditures for poverty reduction.

Full TOR including the selection criteria is attached. Detailed information about the project is available atwww.tnp2k.wapresri.go.id. Please indicate “Poverty Training Manual Reviewer” in the email subject, and submit the application by the latest 31st January 2012: to recruitment@prsf.or.id . Female candidates are encouraged to apply. PRSF is managed by GRM International on behalf of AusAID

How to apply: 

Please indicate “Poverty Training Manual Reviewer” in the email subject, and submit the application by the latest 31st January 2012: to recruitment@prsf.or.id . Female candidates are encouraged to apply

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Salesforce Platform Data Quality Manager, Saturday 21st, January 2012

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About Ashoka: Ashoka has pioneered the field of social entrepreneurship since 1980 by investing in more than 3,000 leading social entrepreneurs in over 70 countries; known as Ashoka Fellows, they are practical visionaries with systems-changing ideas. Rather than building one school or clinic in one community, Ashoka Fellows work at the systemic level by transforming the way children learn or by creating completely new healthcare delivery systems. Ashoka distills action principles that cut across the work of these social entrepreneurs and creates frameworks for collaborative entrepreneurship to more widely author global change. In addition, Ashoka fellows are role-models and active recruiters of other innovators, in part because they apply sector-tipping principles through collaborative architecture that attract innovators wherever they are. It is these key principles and behaviors that represent Ashoka’s core strategy for realizing its “Everyone a Changemaker”™ vision.

Position Summary: Ashoka is seeking a Salesforce Platform Data Quality Manager to drive the cleanup of our database and set in place long-term practices that will maintain data integrity. The selected candidate will work with Ashoka staff and others around the world to identify business process improvements, define functional requirements, propose potential solutions, and interface with technical teams to implement the selected solution. The Salesforce Platform Data Quality Manager will also oversee and provide support functions for Strategic Resources, Global Marketing, ITI and Executive Office teams by playing a central role in executing major marketing campaigns through the usage of advanced database marketing tools, direct mail, and e-mail lists. Also, this position will entail the application of models and selection criteria to create new campaigns within the database, extraction of lists and utilization of the system to update records with contact history data. This is an excellent opportunity for an entrepreneurial, creative, and tech-savvy individual to assist in the transformation of Ashoka.

Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Work with internal clients to map business process, develop functional requirements, identify gaps and analyze approaches to meet requirements of quality data • Oversee projects to implement approved solutions and resolve data quality issues in a timely manner • Identify areas for improved integration with other systems across the organization, provide recommendations, and work with team members to implement changes. • Participate in team planning effort for specific marketing projects • Design and implement test cell, A-B testing and other methods of advancing our knowledge of current and potential donors • Create queries by applying statistical models and other list selection criteria • Extract and validate lists for multi-channel campaigns • Coordinate with outside data processing vendors for data cleansing, NCOA changes and other updates to information. • Ensure that processes are in place to monitor and report on performance of acquired data. • Monitor and report on data content and coverage in the marketing database, to identify key gaps and analyze headline trends within the customer base • Participate in cross-functional projects that impact marketing data as directed by the team manager • Fully responsible for back-end analysis of campaign results and reporting to senior leadership of organization Requirements • Bachelor's degree in the technical field, such as computer science/statistics, engineering or mathematics • Good understanding of Sales and Marketing commercial drivers. • Knowledge and experience of direct marketing/campaign management processes, including email marketing • Understanding of data handling principles • Enquiring, investigative mindset • Consultative, collaborative approach • Supplier management and negotiation • Strong database skills and ease with data analysis, including regression analysis; comfortable working with large data sets • 1-4 yrs or work experience, including working in a team environment • Ability to meet deadlines, while managing several project • Working knowledge of SAS/Stata and SQL

Other Helpful Skills and Experience: • Direct marketing experience • MS Office suite (esp. Access & Excel) • Reporting and analysis experience • Willingness to learn statistical modeling and statistical software • Experience working with Salesforce.com • Experience working with a major e-mail service provider • BtoB marketing experience • Association experience

How to apply: 

To apply, visit www.ashoka.org/staff-app and tell us more about you. The application asks you to 'list a few words that will help us match interests.' Indicate interest in this position by listing 'data' or 'database management.'

Depending on a candidate's qualifications, experience level, and talent profile, this position could be a full-time hire, or an Affinity Year position. If you're are interested in Affinity Year, make sure to list 'OP-204' in the field that asks for 'Affinity Year/Opening ID.'

We look forward to getting to know you!

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Technical Support Engineer Job Vacancy, Saturday 21st, January 2012

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CARE is seeking an experienced Technical Support Engineer work under general direction, implementing specific aspects of CARE’s desktop, laptop, print, mobile and hand-held devices strategy globally for assigned focus areas. S/he collaborates with other IT staff to evaluate interfaces between hardware and software along with operational and performance requirements of overall system.

S/he participates in the maintenance and support of assigned applications, participates in the execution of and documents all upgrades, patches, etc. in accordance with best practices, supports CARE’s technical and application environment, and contributes to the unit-testing/debugging process and in the planning and execution of integration testing.

The Technical Support Engineer supports the implementation of the ICT customer support strategy for CARE globally for assigned focus areas, participates in and sometimes leads the resolution for assigned Tier II and Tier III customer support issues for desktop hardware and software products, systems, and services, and models customer service by maintaining frequent communication with customers while investigating and resolving issues.

S/he participates as a team member on projects, and provides tasks and time estimates for assigned projects.

The Technical Support Engineer may engage in the research of new and existing solutions and best practices, which could involve enhancing application/systems functionality, features and defect repair, and proposes changes in equipment, processes, or use of materials or services that would result in cost reduction or improvement in operations.

Responsibilities:

•Technical Support

•Customer Support

•Project Teams

•Other Assigned Duties

Required:

•Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

•MCP

•A+ Certification

•4 - 6 years experience in hands-on technical desktop support role

•4 - 6 years experience installing, configuring and supporting Windows-based PCs and Office applications

•4 - 6 years general experience in on-site and remote customer service support

•2 - 4 years experience working on project teams as a team member or lead

•Experience supporting users with troubleshooting network access, networking printers using Remote Desktop Tools

•Experience with VoIP Phone Setup and Maintenance

•Experience in Blackberry Activation and Maintenance

•Knowledge of communication tools: Asterisk – Eyebeam

•Experience with ghost Image creation and implementation

•Experience in network operating systems, protocols, and connectivity methods

•Good time management and multi-tasking skills

•Experience with established IT industry analysis tools, infrastructure tools, methodologies and best practices

•Experience supporting Microsoft Windows operating systems

•Aptitude to quickly grasp current software functionality and third party products in order to extend that functionality to meet new and evolving requirements.

•Working knowledge of firewall, switches, and routers

•Knowledge of authentication protocols such as AD, RADIUS and LDAP

•Knowledge of critical thinking and problem solving approaches and methods

•Good technical writing, written and verbal communications skills

•Knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery strategies

•Knowledge of Commercial hardware/software evaluations and implementation

•Ability to work well in team environment

Desired:

•Bachelor’s degree in computer-related curriculum

•MCSE

•6 years experience installing, configuring and supporting Windows-based PCs and Office applications in a networked environment

•6 years experience in on-site and remote customer service support

•4 years experience working as a member of an technical support team

•ITIL Methodologies

Our diversity is our strength; we encourage people from all backgrounds and experiences, particularly women, to apply.

How to apply: 

https://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CAREUSA&cws=1&...

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Public Information Officer Job Vacancy, Saturday 21st, January 2012

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PAE Government Services, under contract for the U.S. Department of State, is seeking applications from well-qualified U.S. citizens for the following position within the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE):

Public Information Officer, Secretariat, Office of the Special Representative and Coordinator for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Senior Professional, Political Affairs Vacancy number: VNSECS00620 Duty station: Vienna Apply by: 01/25/12 View the job description: http://www.paegroup.com/career-react-opportunities-available In order to receive full consideration, interested parties should create an online application and enter the relevant vacancy number at: www.paegroup.com/career-react by January 25. Only finalists will be contacted. PAE-REACT will interview short-listed candidates before the OSCE deadline.

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• University degree in political/social sciences, journalism, communications or related field;
• A minimum of four years of professional experience in the media/public relations field;
• Knowledge of CTHB and human rights/humanitarian issues;
• Experience in journalistic writing, publishing and website maintenance; experience in editing media products (including video), preferably in an international, multi-cultural environment;
• Professional fluency in English with excellent drafting and public relation skills; knowledge of other OSCE working languages, especially German and Russian, would be an asset;
• Knowledge of the OSCE and its organizational documentation and terminology would be desirable;
• Experience with diplomatic procedures would be an asset;
• Knowledge of and practical experience in Windows applications and standard editing software;
• Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities;

Only US citizens should apply through PAE-REACT. Citizens of other OSCE participating States should apply through their respective foreign ministries.

The full requirements and job description can be found at: http://www.osce.org/employment/vacancies/85878

How to apply: 

American citizens should enter Vacancy Number VNSECS00620 in an Online Application at:http://www.paegroup.com/career-react-apply. Due to short deadlines, it is an advantage for candidates to establish an online application even before finding the ideal job. Foreign Nationals must apply through their respective Foreign Ministries. View all current vacancies at: (http://www.paegroup.com/career-react-career-options)

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