UN(E) DIRECTEUR(TRICE) DES RESSOURCES TECHNIQUES

(CDI) Basé à Lyon Pour sa Fédération Poste à pourvoir: août 2011

Handicap International est une association de solidarité internationale spécialisée dans le domaine du handicap. Non gouvernementale, non confessionnelle, sans affiliation politique et à but non lucratif, elle intervient dans tous les contextes aux côtés des personnes en situation de handicap, pour leur prêter assistance et les accompagner dans leur prise d’autonomie. Depuis sa création, l’organisation a mis en place des programmes de développement dans près de 60 pays, et intervient dans de nombreuses situations d’urgence. Le réseau de 8 associations nationales (Allemagne, Belgique, Canada, France, Luxembourg, Suisse, Royaume-Uni, USA) œuvre de manière constante à la mobilisation des ressources, à la cogestion des projets et au rayonnement des principes et actions de l’organisation Handicap International. Notre effectif est de 250 salariés au siège et près de 3000 personnes (dont 200 expatriés, salariés et volontaires) sur le terrain.

Contexte

Rattaché(e) au Directeur Général et membre du Comité de Direction, vous prenez la tête d’une Direction qui incarne la technicité et l’autorité scientifique Handicap international.

Votre Direction compte une quarantaine de collaborateurs, basés en France et à l’étranger, dont 9 personnes sont sous votre management direct et dont les compétences se répartissent notamment dans les domaines de la prévention et santé, services de réadaptation, services sociaux et économiques, éducation, appui à la société civile, management des connaissances.

Mission générale

Au sein du Comité de Direction, membre du Comité de Pilotage des Opérations, et sous la responsabilité du Directeur Général :

• piloter le fonctionnement et le développement et l’autorité scientifique des ressources techniques de l’association dans une démarche de promotion de ses valeurs et de son mandat.
• participer à la conception et la mise en œuvre des orientations politiques et stratégiques de l’association, tenant compte des évolutions de l’environnement et des contraintes extérieures ;
• contribuer à la bonne gestion de la structure et l’optimisation de ses ressources humaines, financières et matérielles.

Principales responsabilités

• Contribuer à la définition de la stratégie pluriannuelle de la Fédération et en diriger la déclinaison opérationnelle dans le respect des cadres institutionnels
• Définir les positionnements politiques de l’association sur l’ensemble des thématiques techniques et garantir la mise à disposition d’outils méthodologiques adaptés aux besoins des programmes
• Piloter la veille sur l’évolution de l’environnement professionnel dans tous les secteurs de compétences de la Fédération
• Garantir la démarche qualité des projets mis en œuvre
• Assurer le management des connaissances du réseau fédéral
• Superviser la politique éditoriale des publications et productions techniques de la Fédération
• Assurer le développement et la promotion des savoir-faire de la Fédération
• Assurer la représentation de la Fédération et des intérêts de ses programmes au sein d’instances internationales
• Assurer la gestion de vos équipes
• Assumer la responsabilité budgétaire et la gestion des risques de l’activité de votre Direction

Profil souhaité :

 Vous avez une formation supérieure dans au moins l’un des champs suivants : réadaptation, santé publique, action sociale, développement local, et vous avez une expérience professionnelle significative, de préférence en milieu international.

 Fort de votre expérience pratique, vous avez développé des compétences de conceptualisation et capitalisation et une méthodologie vous permettant de faire émerger de nouvelles thématiques. Vos publications attestent de vos compétences techniques et de votre crédibilité au sein des réseaux professionnels.

 Vous avez impérativement une expérience réussie de management d’équipe. Vous êtes à l’aise dans votre communication orale (situations de représentation dans les réseaux professionnels internationaux, prise de parole en public, animation de formations…) et écrite (de fortes compétences rédactionnelles sont requises).

 Votre parcours de praticien, vos connaissances techniques, votre vision stratégique et votre capacité à développer et animer un réseau de professionnels au plan international assureront votre légitimité sur ce poste.

 Anglais et français exigé (oral et écrit).

 Maitrise des logiciels bureautiques

De fréquents déplacements à l’étranger sont à prévoir (8-10 déplacements par an de 3 à 8 jours).

Rémunération : Entre 3 600 et 4 100 euros Bruts mensuels selon expérience et profil (statut cadre et divers avantages sociaux)

Merci d'adresser CV et lettre de motivation– en rappelant impérativement la référence : DRTDir0511 De préférence par Email : recrut06@handicap-international.org HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL : Accueil RH - 14, avenue Berthelot – 69361 LYON CEDEX 07 Merci de ne pas téléphoner

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Education Officer, USAID, Afghanistan

Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,400 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary: During the last year, USAID has undertaken a nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort.

USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions based in Kabul as well as throughout the regions of Afghanistan.

This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID’s mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan to a more stable and productive state, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan citizens’ needs.

These Foreign Service Limited positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are unaccompanied and require US Citizenship.

Position Summary: The Education Officer will perform strategic planning, program analysis, program management and integration of the education sector with the other USAID programs in the area. Contracts are one year to start, renewable up to five years. Salary: $65,413.00-118,552.00 USD/year. Grade and Series: FS-0301-02/03.

Responsibilities: • Develop and perform strategic analysis of education system trends, and considers future areas of opportunity and problems, as input to Mission strategic planning. • Perform analyses of education sector trends relating to Afghanistan to inform senior management and program managers of relevant factors that may affect the U.S. assistance program. • Master a comprehensive understanding of Mission’s foreign policy objectives and recognizes how education activities fit within those goals. • Analyze education policies present in Afghanistan in order to brief and advise senior USAID and Embassy officials regarding policy issues. • Set the vision and leads the design of education programs and projects. • Serve as supervisor or mentor to junior education staff members and culturally diverse teams.

Qualifications: • U.S. citizenship required. • FS-02: Master’s degree plus 6 years of experience, including 4 years relevant experience in developing countries; OR a Doctorate plus 5 years of experience, including 3 years relevant experience in developing countries. • FS-03: Master’s degree plus 5 years of experience, including 3 years relevant experience in developing countries; OR a Doctorate plus 4 years of relevant work experience, including 3 years relevant experience in developing countries. • Experience leading teams and projects in a multicultural environment. • Solid understanding of unique educational challenges in a complex emergency situation and in conflict and post-conflict contexts.

Physical Qualifications: Due to the rugged nature of these positions, all candidates will need to meet minimal physical requirements in order to perform daily responsibilities in Kabul, and most especially in the field.

• Civilians working in communities are required to wear 30-40 pounds of body armor/helmet on a daily basis, as well as carry their daypack and water, usually in a backpack weighing an additional 8-10pounds. • All personnel working in the field are required to walk over uneven and rocky terrain over long distances. This includes field patrols of 5 miles or more to meet with local community members; these field patrols typically occur 2-3 times per week. Generally, personnel will be on their feet 5-6 hours per day. • Transportation by armored vehicles will be used. Personnel working in the field are required to embark and disembark from such vehicles, which have high clearances and limited individual space to sit and maneuver. Clearances may be up to four feet off the ground, there will be high step rails and/or ladder-type steps, and doorways may be smaller than those of commercial vehicles • Living conditions are austere. At many field posts, bedding consists of canvas cots with mosquito netting. • Field environment is challenging. Desert temperatures often reach 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Personnel will be exposed to intense sunlight for several hours at a time. Also, temperatures at night and can become very cold; field personnel must take precautions against frostbite.
• At times, field personnel may be required to evacuate quickly from an area under their own power due to security concerns.

*Additional Afghanistan and Pakistan openings are expected soon. If you would like to be automatically notified of these openings, please sign up for our weekly jobs listserv here

For full position descriptions and to apply to these openings, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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USAID Foreign Service Limited Officer Positions in Afghanistan

Company Profile: Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,400 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary: During the last year, USAID has undertaken a nearly unprecedented staffing increase as they added hundreds of new positions to the mission in Afghanistan and around the world. MSI is proud to partner with USAID on this effort, and has been working closely with AID since 2009 to support this massive recruiting effort.

USAID and MSI are looking for strong development and technical professionals for positions in Kabul as well as throughout the regions of Afghanistan.

This exciting staffing increase will directly support USAID’s mission to promote the rapid transition of Afghanistan to more stable and productive states, and to promote democracy, rule of law, and sustainable economic and social development that is responsive to the Afghan citizens’ needs.

These positions offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including substantial uplifts for post differential and danger pay. All positions are unaccompanied and require US Citizenship.

Current Open Positions: • Crisis, Stabilization, and Governance Officer • General Development Officer • Engineering Officer • Private Enterprise Officer • Agricultural Development Officer • Population/Nutrition/Health Officer • Education Officer • Additional Afghanistan and Pakistan openings are expected soon!

Responsibilities vary by position, but may include: • Executing specific duties/responsibilities in relation to each of the USAID national programs taking place in AOR (Area Of Responsibility). Responsibilities may include mapping, reporting, monitoring, and/or advising. • Orientation and training of new field staff, maintaining regular contact with individual field staff and travel to manage and support their activities. • Working with USAID management and technical offices to modify current programs or design new projects to be nested within national programs through the Local and Community Development (LGCD) Program. • Work with military and other civilian elements of the PRT and LGCD implementing partner in his/her AOR to identify, nominate and provide day-to-day management of projects. • Participating in operational and resource allocation decisions. • Establishing and maintaining contacts with representatives of local government and local communities as well as ISAF (International Security Assistance Force) military units, UN offices, NGOs, USAID institutional contractors and grantees, and other USG agencies.

Qualifications: Please note qualifications vary by position. For full position descriptions, please visit our website,www.msiworldwide.com.

• U.S. citizenship required. Candidates with dual citizenship would need to renounce secondary citizenship due to security clearance requirements. • Minimum 3 years overseas international development experience required. • Bachelor’s degree required. Some positions may require a Masters Degree in a specific field. • Active Security clearance desirable; candidates must be able to obtain security and medical clearances. • Prior experience on USAID funded programs and/or within USAID preferred. • Knowledge of Pashto or Dari is advantageous. • Experience in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Sudan or other conflict zones preferred.

Physical Qualifications:

Due to the rugged nature of these positions, all candidates will need to meet minimal physical requirements in order to perform daily responsibilities in Kabul, and most especially in the field.

• Civilians working in communities are required to wear 30-40 pounds of body armor/helmet on a daily basis, as well as carry their daypack and water, usually in a backpack weighing an additional 8-10 pounds. • All personnel working in the field are required to walk over uneven and rocky terrain over long distances. This includes field patrols of 5 miles or more to meet with local community members; these field patrols typically occur 2-3 times per week. Generally, personnel will be on their feet 5-6 hours per day. • Transportation by armored vehicles will be used. Personnel working in the field are required to embark and disembark from such vehicles, which have high clearances and limited individual space to sit and maneuver. Clearances may be up to four feet off the ground, there will be high step rails and/or ladder-type steps, and doorways may be smaller than those of commercial vehicle. • Living conditions are austere. At many field posts, bedding consists of canvas cots with mosquito netting. • Field environment is challenging. Desert temperatures often reach 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer. Personnel will be exposed to intense sunlight for several hours at a time. Also, temperatures at night and can become very cold; field personnel must take precautions against frostbite.
• At times, field personnel may be required to evacuate quickly from an area under their own power due to security concerns.

For full position descriptions and to apply to these openings, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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Expert in financial management

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The Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) is a public institution with the mandate to contribute to the improvement of the health of populations internationally and nationally through excellence in research, services, and teaching and training. The Swiss Centre for International Health of the Swiss TPH conducts consultancy, project management, training and applied research work in international health.

The Swiss TPH is seeking the position based in Yangon, Myanmar of:

Expert in financial management
with relevant work experience in low and middle-income countries

Your tasks will include:

• Provision managerial and financial technical assistance to Swiss TPH’s LFA team in Myanmar;
• Assistance with verification of financial reporting of the implementation of health programs and recommending appropriate actions and financial disbursements based on performance based program management;
• Assistance with verification of grant recipients’ programmatic performance monitoring;
• In-country relationship management of LFA with grant recipients and key stakeholders.
• Support to any other Swiss TPH activities in the area of financial/performance monitoring or health product procurement, in Myanmar and/or the sub-region.

To best fit into our active, interdisciplinary team we expect the following qualifications:

• Training and formal qualification (Master degree level) in financial administration/management/auditing. A postgraduate training in business administration or public health is an asset.
• Minimum of eight years working experience in the field of finances, controlling or auditing of health sector development projects.
• Minimum of two years working experience in the health sector in low- and middle income countries;
• Excellent command of English (oral and written), an Asian language may be an advantage Good communication skills, strong spirit of team work and initiative, and ability to work with professionals in multi-cultural context;
• Experience managing complex relationships (building consensus amongst diverse group stakeholders) and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
• Experience working with Global Fund grants and/or in-depth knowledge of the Global Fund architecture, systems and processes is an asset.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Ability to interact with diverse stakeholders and professionals in a multi-cultural context, including high-level officials
• Dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong spirit for team work and sense of initiative
• Good understanding of Procurement of Goods and Services

An initial contract of two years will be offered. An extension is desirable, depending on a performance evaluation.

We are looking to have the successful candidate in place as soon as possible

If you are interested, please address your application with CV and names of 3 referees by 26 June 2011 (closing date) to Mr Silvan Bärtschi, Human Resources, at: silvan.baertschi@unibas.ch with copy to Odile Pham-Tan, Project Leader at odile.phamtan@unibas.ch and Gertrud Koller-Tuerck at gertrud.koller-thuerck@unibas.ch

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For further information please consult our website: http://www.swisstph.ch/fr/services/swiss-centre-for-international-health...

Closing date: 26 Jun 2011 — Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute

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Director, Global Human Resources

CARE Canada is currently seeking a: Director, Global Human Resources

CARE Canada is a leading aid and development organisation serving individuals and families in the poorest communities in the world, through strengthening capacity for self-help, providing economic opportunity, delivering relief in emergencies, influencing policy decisions at all levels and addressing discrimination in all its.

CARE’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Communication and Excellence can best be expressed through its six Program Principles: promote empowerment, work with partners, ensure accountability and promote responsibility, address discrimination, promote the non-violent resolution of conflicts, and seek sustainable results.

Position Overview

The International Operations (IO) unit of CARE Canada is entrusted with the mission of guiding and monitoring CARE Canada lead Country Offices in establishing an efficient and effective operational platform including but not limited to human resources, financial, administrative process and technical infrastructure that would enable effective program and project delivery to the targeted population.

The goal of the International Operations (IO) Unit is to ensure effective and efficient support and oversight to the Country Offices (COs) where CARE Canada is a Lead Member. This includes engaging with CARE International (CI) in strategic discussions on standards, cost recovery and other measures, to ensure effective CO management, and to maintain and strengthen CARE’s ability to program internationally.

CARE Canada is the Lead Member in CARE International for Chad, Cuba, Indonesia, Kenya, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Global Human Resources Director will work with the above six country offices to provide necessary oversight to key human resources areas and extend and coordinate technical and professional support to ensure overall effectiveness, efficiency, integrity, legal compliance and consistency of their domestic human resource operations and practices.

Through frequent on-site visits, and readily accessible internet communication, the Director will provide ongoing advisory and coaching services and will work with CO human resource staff to establish, develop, further enhance or troubleshoot their human resource programs. The position will also serve as a periodic interlocutor between country offices and CARE Canada's Human Resource Unit in Ottawa, sharing information gathered during field visits, enabling a more effective and regular information flow between offices and enhanced career pathing opportunities between national and international staff.

Primary Responsibilities

• Country offices workforce planning, talent acquisition and management;
• National staff development and capacity building;
• Assess, enhance and harmonize national staff HR policies and practices among COs and across CI;
• Coordinate the implementation of HRIS, Careers United and other systems in CC managed COs;
• Monitor and measure the success of ongoing Industrial/Employee relations and practices at the COs;
• In coordination with the COs and Ottawa HR, organize senior CO staff induction/orientation program;
• Risk identification, management and general GHR unit reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree in Human Resources, Social Sciences or related discipline. Acquired academic and technical knowledge of HR practices and systems.
• 7 years experience with international country offices in HR related capacity.
• Demonstrated knowledge of compensation & benefits, performance management methods; HRIS programs; workforce planning; contract administration processes; general employment law; HR audit practices; diversity management; job analysis & design; policy design, application and adjudication methods; recruitment and staffing processes. Ability to work independently with minimum internal technical support.
• Multiple language skills (preference for French & Spanish); complete familiarity and ease with Microsoft Office applications; advanced presentation and training skills; advanced written communications;

Working Conditions:

• Location: Preferably Ottawa, possibly hosted in one of CARE Canada COs in Africa (Kenya, Zambia or Zimbabwe)
• Expected percentage of time traveling: up to 50% of the time
• Special conditions: Depending upon location of role, irregular work schedules to accommodate time differences and constituency availability during the day may be required.

Start date: July 1st, 2011
Contract type and duration: term contract for 1 year
Deadline for applications: June 26, 2011

Please apply online at www.careersunited.org .You will need to register before submitting your resume.

We thank all candidates for the responses to this advertisement. However, we regret that we will be able to contact only short listed candidates.

Closing date: 26 Jun 2011 — CARE Canada

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