Technical Experts – Sub-Saharan Africa

Technical Experts – Sub-Saharan Africa

Job no: 493708
Work type: Contract
Location: Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, United Republic Of
Categories: International development

• Programme Duration: 4 years
• Programme Start Date: Anticipated start date of late 2016/early 2017
• Locations: East-Africa, Southern Africa, West-Africa

Coffey Tetra Tech
Coffey Tetra Tech are global leaders in International Development and Energy Reform, with 400 offices worldwide, and 250+ projects in 100+ countries.
Our strong portfolio of renewable energy projects includes among others, USAID funded Power Africa Transactions and Reform Programme (PATRP) which provides technical assistance, capacity building, regulatory and policy reform, and institutional strengthening under the Power Africa Initiative to 14 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Other active projects are USAID Clean Energy programmes in Central America, Mexico and Indonesia. In addition, we manage the DFID-funded GSMA Mobile 4 Development Utilities Innovation Fund which supports innovative business models that use mobile technology and infrastructure (including pay-as-you-go solar home systems) to improve energy access to the under-served in Africa and Asia.
Scope of Work
Coffey Tetra Tech is looking to expand its portfolio and strong sector learnings with an anticipated DFID tender. This 4-year programme will aim to improve energy access for the under-served in 14 sub-Saharan Africa countries through a market-based approach for private sector delivery of solar home systems (SHS). The focus will be on improving the enabling environment (policy and regulatory reform) in the target countries, providing technical assistance to early-stage enterprises developing solar home systems and products, and implementing a competitive business facility. We are currently looking for experts (mid- and senior-level) to join our team for this exciting opportunity.
Required Technical Expertise
Candidates must have technical expertise in at least one of the following:
Renewable Energy Sector
10+ years of experience in the renewable energy sector; specialised in off-grid and mini-grid solar energy; solar home systems; pay-as-you-go business models; improving energy access and affordability for the poor.
TA to Regulatory Framework and Business Environment
10+ years of experience in enabling environment; technical assistance to governments to put in place policy and regulatory reform to improve private sector investment in off-grid energy access; fiscal and tax barriers systems.
Knowledge Management
10+ years of experience in knowledge management; generating and disseminating knowledge to a broad range of audiences; and translating learnings into policy reform.
TA to Early Stage Enterprises
10+ years of experience providing technical assistance to early stage enterprises aiming to enter markets; market analysis; facilitating access to finance; support early commercialisation and the development of products and services; support to women owned and operated enterprises.
Competitive Business Facility Management
10+ years of experience designing, setting-up and managing innovative competitive business facilities or challenge funds.
The Person
Essential

• Proven experience of delivering results on large, multi-year and multi-country donor funded programmes
• Demonstrated ability of coordinating between different interventions and donor initiatives
• Substantial experience working in sub-Saharan Africa within the renewable energy sector
• Track record of facilitating relationships and partnerships between public and private sector actors
• Master’s degree or higher in the relevant field of technical expertise
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Strong interpersonal, diplomatic and negotiation skills
• Experience of supporting government reform
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills

Desirable

• Based in, or willing to relocate to East-, Southern or West-Africa
• Working knowledge of DFID’s approaches to market-based development of renewable energy
• Strong networks/relationships in relevant governments, and demonstrated experience in being able to influence decision makers
• Proficiency in relevant regional languages (besides English)

Application Deadline
Please apply by the 28th August
How to Apply
Please submit an up-to-date resume, and cover letter that outlines your relevant experience to one or more of our technical expertise.

Advertised: 29 Jul 2016 W. Central Africa Standard Time
Applications close: 28 Aug 2016 (11:55 PM) W. Central Africa Standard Time

To apply for this job please visit the following URL: http://careers.coffey.com/cw/en/job/493708/technical-experts-subsaharan-africa →

Finance Officer

Finance Officer

You will be a key support function for our team with finances and administrative activities, Your role will include payment of suppliers, reconciliation of transaction for each donors, payroll review, etc, You will have a university degree coupled with Accountancy professional qualification i.e. completed ACCA or CPA as well minimum of 3 yrs working experience in accounts and working with humanitarian organization,

 

 Please refer to our website for complete job description https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/4503/description or www.oxfam.org.uk quoting Ref INT2671

 

Please send your application, quoting the relevant job title, and provide a supporting statement clearly explaining your interest in and addressing the key competencies for the post, Note that people not having essential requirements will not be shortlisted, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Please visit our website to access a full job profile, Closing date for applications 8th August We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation, Women are encouraged to apply

HR Assistant

HR Assistant

HR Assistant
You will be a key support human resources and administrative activities for Mulanje program, Your role will include advertisement of vacant position, recruitment of staff in Mulanje, induction of team, payroll review, ensure local labour law and regulations are applied etc, You will have 2 yrs experience of providing HR leadership and direction in a range of locations as well as 1 yr experience working with humanitarian organisation,

Please refer to our website for complete job descriptionhttps://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/4499/description or www.oxfam.org.uk quoting Ref INT2668

Please send your application, quoting the relevant job title, and provide a supporting statement clearly explaining your interest in and addressing the key competencies for the post, Note that people not having essential requirements will not be shortlisted, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted  Please visit our website to access a full job profile, Closing date for applications 8^th August   We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation, Women are encouraged to apply

Logistics Officer

Logistics Officer

Oxfam
Motto – Make a Real Difference
Oxfam GB is a relief, developmental and campaigning organisation, Currently, we are working to support the people affected by the drought in Balaka, Lilongwe, Mulanje and Phalombe Districts

We are looking for the following for our programme in Mulanje

Logistics Officer

You will be a key support function for our team with logistic and administrative activities, Your role will include managing administrative services, supplies, security services and the financial recording for the logistics function, You will have previous experience in logistics as well Diploma in Supply Management,

 Please refer to our website for complete job description https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/4504/description or www.oxfam.org.uk quoting Ref INT2672
Please send your application, quoting the relevant job title, and provide a supporting statement clearly explaining your interest in and addressing the key competencies for the post, Note that people not having essential requirements will not be shortlisted, Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted  Please visit our website to access a full job profile, Closing date for applications 8^th August   We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation, Women are encouraged to apply

Senior Health Economist, seconded to Ministry of Health Malawi

Company Overview
Palladium develops and delivers solutions that create positive impact for communities, businesses, societies and economies. We transform lives and create enduring value by working with governments, corporations and non-profit organisations. Palladium is built on the idea that progress will be supported by four key pillars:

• International Development
• Strategy Execution Consulting
• Impact Investment
• Training and Events

We create positive impact through more than 100 current projects with more than 2000 employees operating in over 90 countries.
Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. Wealso provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Project Overview and Role
In Malawi, Palladium manages the USAID-funded Health Policy Plus (HP+) Project. HP+ works with key stakeholders to advance health policy and financing for family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH), HIV, and maternal and newborn health at national and subnational levels. The project aims to improve the enabling environment for equitable and sustainable health services, supplies, and delivery systems through policy development and implementation. As part of its work in Malawi, HP+ will be supporting the Ministry of Health in some of its health sector reforms and required data analyses to inform policy making and implementation.
The Government of Malawi recognizes that the MOH has a vital role to improve the quality of life of Malawians by ensuring universal access to quality, efficient, essential health services. To achieve improved access to health services, the MOH, under its Minister?s leadership as mandated by the President, is committed to implementing a number of reforms including reviewing partnership with CHAM; establishing a health fund; introducing national health insurance; and reforming hospital operations.Responsibilities
Palladium is seeking a Senior Health Economist to be seconded full time to the Ministry of Health. The Senior Health Economist will provide high-level technical assistance to the Government of Malawi (GoM) directly at the national level. He/she will directly report to the Minister of Health, and also provide technical assistance to the Director of Planning and Policy Development of MOH and other officials as requested. A major focus of this position will be to perform critical analyses to inform policy-making and implementation at the Ministry. The Senior Health Economist is expected to assist the MoH and especially the Minister?s office with key health sector reforms pertaining to health financing, such as: the establishment of a health fund to mobilize and pool resources for the sector, the introduction of a national health insurance scheme, and review of user fees. In addition, he/she will provide technical assistance around other priority activities at the Department of Planning and Policy Development (DPPD) or the Minister?s office, as directed by the Minister and/or the Director of DPPD. These may include costing of health sector interventions, expenditure tracking and analysis, and policy analyses of health financing issues. The Senior Health Economist will report for day-to-day assignments to the Minister, while administrative oversight will be jointly provided by the Director of DPPD and the HP+ Malawi Country Director. The position will require a two year commitment, with a possibility of extension depending on MOH priorities and the availability of funding. Location for this position is Lilongwe, Malawi.
Please note that this is a readvertisement of a position previously posted on our website. If you have previously applied for this position, your application is still in our database and under consideration, and no further application or action is required.
Key Responsibilities
? Provide high-level, state-of-the-art technical assistance to the Minister of Health?s office on key health financing reform activities, especially issues related to financial resource mobilization, health insurance, user fee policies, budget prioritization, as well as any priority costing and expenditure tracking exercises.
? Collaborate with other technical partners and government agencies to conduct timely and correct secondary data analyses, costing studies, and other evidence generation as needed to inform reform areas.
? Provide analytical support to other departments of the Ministry as directed.
? Support Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) related to health financing and costing work, using the findings to improve work in Malawi on a continuing basis, and ensuring the exchange of best practices and lessons learned.
? Assist with research and dissemination efforts as needed.
? Upon request, represent MOH on issues related to health financing in national and district-level meetings with partners and stakeholders, including national technical working group meetings.
? Act as point person for HP+ Malawi?s work with the GoM on health financing and costing of health services, in liaison with the Country Director and HP+ technical advisors from the project?s headquarters.
? Provide timely updates to the HP+ team on work progress, and contribute activity reports and success stories as needed. Assist with identifying new activities or partnerships that will advance MOH and HP+ project goals.
? Other duties as assigned.Requirements
Qualifications
? Master?s degree or higher in relevant field (health economics, business administration, actuarial sciences). Formal training in health economics and PhD preferred.
? A minimum of 7 years of work experience required in health economics and/or health financing, including substantial experience in Sub-Saharan Africa; experience working on health insurance and costing studies preferred.
? Experience performing quantitative data analysis; fluency with Microsoft Excel. A data analysis test may be administered during the interview process.
? Experience working within or in partnership with senior levels of government required.
? Experience conducting policy analysis and providing high-level policy advice to senior decision-makers.
? Strong diplomatic, interpersonal and networking skills and ability to work well with senior government counterparts, consultants, and within a cross-cultural and virtual team.
? Experience working with multilateral and bilateral donors.
? Understanding of governmental structures and processes in Malawi; understanding of current health sector reform policies and programs in Malawi.
? Demonstrated skills in capacity building, mentoring, and organizational development.
? Fluency in English required.
? Strong written and oral communication skills. A writing test may be administered during the interview process.

To apply for this job please visit the following URL: http://thepalladiumgroup.com/jobs/Senior-Health-Economist-seconded-to-Ministry-of-Health-Malawi-VN1479 →

Pharmaceutical Management Advisor

Pharmaceutical Management Advisor

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi | Job Type: Full-time | Post Date: 07/26/2016

Job Description:

The Pharmaceutical Management Advisor will work within the ministry to enhance capacity of the Health Technical Support Services (HTSS) department to better manage pharmaceutical commodities by improving and standardizing pharmaceutical systems strengthening procedures at central and district levels. She/he will support the design, implementation, and monitoring of MOH rational use of medicine program and provide technical assistance to the HTSS to strengthen the management systems of medicines and health commodities in both the private and public health distribution systems.
The purpose of the Global Health Supply Chain (GHSC) – Procurement and Supply Management (PSM) project is to ensure uninterrupted supplies of health commodities in support of USG-funded public health initiatives around the world. The project provides direct procurement and supply chain management support to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), and Population and Reproductive Health. In supporting USG-funded global health activities, PSM will develop and manage a wide array of services for health commodity procurement and related systems strengthening technical assistance encompassing different elements of a comprehensive supply chain.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance to MOH’s Health Technical Support Services (HTSS) to effectively develop and implement pharmaceutical and supply chain management strategies, assessments, and plans
• Identify, analyze and recommend options to strengthen HTSS’s oversight, systems, and procedures to improve management of medicines and health commodities throughout the supply chain
• Support the design, implementation and monitoring of an MOH rational use of medicine program
• Support MOH to improve medication adherence and standard treatment guidelines, including; formularies and clinical algorithms, essential medicine lists, facility and community-based case management, medicine and therapeutics information, and infection control
• Assist in the development of a national adverse drug reaction (ADR) Pharmacovigilance framework and to establish management capacity and a national system for ADR Pharmacovigilance monitoring and reporting
• Support drug management capacity of MOH personnel at all levels on supply chain management of medicines and health commodities through supportive supervision and peer mentorship
• Support the development of a pharmaceutical care manual and guidelines for on-the-job training to improve treatment outcomes
• Prepare monthly and quarterly progress updates on pharmaceutical management indicators
• Support MOH annual national quantification activities; review methodology for quantification of medicines, coordinate data collection/cleaning/analysis. Document and share assumptions particularly for essential medicines.
• Support review, analysis and presentation of HMIS and commodity logistics data
• Other duties as required by leadership

Job Requirements:

• Minimum seven years of experience in pharmaceutical management and logistics and supply chain management, particularly at the national level
• Minimum of five years of experience working in the health system of developing countries, supporting Ministries of Health
• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy is required; advanced degree is preferred
• Experience formulating and conducting capacity building, training, or on-the-job mentoring
• Ability to communicate effectively in a cross cultural environment with multiple stakeholders and partners
• Fluency in English and excellent report-writing skills required
• Demonstrated adaptability to achieve results in high-pressure environments desired
• Proven leadership and organizational skills desired
• Demonstrates leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Experience and familiarity managing projects in pharmaceutical quality, testing pharmaceuticals, or auditing pharmaceutical supply chains is strongly preferred
• Previous donor-funded field experience desired (including long-term overseas positions or extended short-term engagements), preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Please note: Only candidates who are eligible to work in Malawi for an indefinite period without a need for sponsorship will be considered for this position

To Apply:
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Gender and Advocacy Advisor (ABLE Project)

Gender and Advocacy Advisor (ABLE Project)

Lilongwe, Malawi
To be advised
Civil Society Education Coalition (Malawi)

About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

To provide capacity building and technical assistance to civil society organisations and the Department of Inspectorate and Advisory Services on strengthening democratic processes in the Malawi education sector

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Postgraduate qualification in gender, advocacy, international development or related field. Minimum 5 years experience in advocacy in education in developing countries preferably in southern Africa.

Note that this is an unaccompanied post. You will be required to ride a motorbike during your placement. A motorbike license will be essential and training will be provided if required.

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Application closing date

31 Aug 2016

Interview/Assessment date(s)

To be advised

Start date

To be advised

Click here to download the job description in PDF format

To apply for this job please visit the following URL: http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000AcFUtIAN →

Senior Programme Manager – Education

Senior Programme Manager – Education

Lilongwe, Malawi Salar negotiable within bandwidths Fixed Term, 18 months Full Time, 37 hours per week

About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

To manage the strategic development, implementation and successful delivery of the Education Programme

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Excellent management skills, significant experience managing complex projects/programmes Relevant university degree Excellent understanding and proven experience of project cycle management tools Experience and knowledge of the relevant programme area Proven experience of securing external funding and grants, including proposal and report writing Significant experience of donor contract/relationship management Leadership skills, people management skills, experience of developing, coaching and managing high performing teams Risk management Experience of the financial management of budgets, including building a budget, monitoring and managing expenditure Previous experience of having compiled financial reports Experience in developing M&E tools and systems Excellent IT skills Practical experience gained within a volunteering/NGO context and of managing a volunteer programme Confidence and experience in external representation. Excellent management skills and experience Clean, valid driving license

Initial 18 months with the possibility of extension based on performance and availability of funding This job is open to Malawian Nationals only.

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Application closing date

12 Aug 2016

Interview/Assessment date(s)

August 22, 2016

Start date

September 2016

 To apply for this job please visit the following URL: http://vso.force.com/jobopportunities/Job_DetailsPage?jid=a0mD000000Amm7LIAR →

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Finance Officer

Finance Officer

Lilongwe, Malawi Mwk 6,603,715.20 per annum Fixed Term, 24 months Full Time, 38 hours per week

About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

You are experienced in accounting? Colleagues consider you a great team player with good communication skills? You have an eye for detail, an analytical mindset and you are results-driven? VSO Malawi has an exciting and challenging opportunity for you. Apply today for the job of Finance Officer and become our colleague! KEY RESPONSIBILITIES As a Finance officer within the Grant Finance team, you are responsible for – Daily capturing of transactions into the accounting system; – Controlling expense claims and advance liquidations and ensuring timely capturing in the accounting system; – Participate in Month-end closure processes; – Assist Finance Manager in ensuring that grant funds are effectively utilized against project deliverables; – Provide monthly updates to Finance Manager on issues arising from grant management; – Ensuring compliance to VSO Malawi Policies, local legislation and donor regulations and policies; – Identifying areas where the Project requires support and providing specific support on topics such as financial management, internal control systems etc. to ensure effective project implementation;

Skills, qualifications and experience required

REQUIRED SKILLS • Technical Accounting Expertise – Diploma/degree in Accounting • Sound understanding in good financial practices and procedures; • Experience of grants proposal development and budget preparation; • Experience working with an international organization in a cross-cultural context is an advantage; • Previous donor funded project experience would be an advantage; • Proficiency in software applications, databases, spreadsheets including Microsoft Word, Excel and computerized Accounting Packages such as SUN Accounting; • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; • Ability and willingness to undertake occasional travel within Malawi; • A valid drivers’ licence

• Work for an International development organisation that contributes towards addressing poverty and disadvantage through the placement of International skilled professional volunteers with national partners • Fixed term contract: two years • Location: Lilongwe

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Application closing date

Interview/Assessment date(s)

24 August 2016

Start date

3 October 2016

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Fortification Country Manager (Malawi)

Fortification Country Manager (Malawi)
Reporting to the Regional Program Director, RPD, the Fortification Country Manager (FCM) will manage the implementation of the Food Fortification program at the country level, working within the program resources and mandate to meet the objectives of their country plan. The FCM will establish relationships with food processors and industry stakeholders to support technology transfer and building their capacity to meet compliance standards for fortification. The FCM will proactively review, make recommendations and report on programmatic activities to deliver TechnoServe’s strategic plan for Food Fortification in their country and as part of the broader regional program.

As well as direct technical support to assisted companies, the FCM will oversee the country team, including senior business advisors (SBA) and business advisors (BA) in supporting their country objectives, managing the country finances and reporting their country progress. Business support will include assisting processors with customized business planning, adoption of food fortification and food safety protocols, overseeing market studies, and developing customized processor marketing strategies, business operations and provision of other business advisory services. As the managerial lead in country the Country Manager will oversee the activities of the country team and work in close cooperation with project partners and will receive technical oversight from the Regional Technical Manager .
Duties

• Represent TechnoServe at the country level, meeting with potential partners and stakeholders: processing company directors and production managers, government institutions and regulators, technical industry experts, service providers and universities, complimentary programs, NGOs and related agencies
• Identify, review and select prospective companies for program support, familiarize them with the program offering and expectation for all participating partners
• Work with selected companies to identify their challenges to adequate fortification compliance, design project charters to address these challenges and work with program partners to facilitate the appropriate technology and knowledge transfer in support of the assisted food companies
• Identify common fortification industry weaknesses and support the design and delivery of sector wide training workshops to strengthen these gaps
• Review, monitor, and report on all programmatic activities including periodic progress, and financial reports, ensuring strict compliance with TechnoServe’s objectives, strategies, policies and procedures. Make appropriate recommendations on the implementation plan
• Assist the Regional Program Director and management unit in timely tracking of country expenditures, budget management and forecasting, HR recruiting and country staff management, monitoring and evaluation of program results and the development of country workplans
• Represent the country activities through reports, presentations, hosting of leadership, donor or stakeholder site visits and other communications as required.

Key Organizational Relationships

• The Fortification Country Manager will report directly to the Regional Program Director on strategic issues related to workplanning, targets, budgets, staff and program delivery
• The FCM will receive technical oversight and support from the Regional Fortification Manager with respects to training and technology transfer to assisted companies
• Country Director— to align with country objectives, administrative and compliance requirements and to receive support and assistance from the local office as required
• Regional M&E manager to facilitate data capture and reporting
• Regional program accountant to reconcile program expenses, budget tracking and prepare for upcoming expenses

Skills & Attributes

• Food processing experience, preferably in staple foods with an understanding of fortification technology
• Strong project management and strategic thinking abilities
• Analytical mind and commitment to quality; rigorous approach with a high level of attention to detail.

Budget management skills

• Proven ability to work in an environment requiring collaboration with the private sector, government, and national and international organizations
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexible, proactive, goal-oriented and with a willingness to travel in challenging environments.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment, problem solving, and creativity

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in developing and managing projects, preferably in the design, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of PPP programs in developing countries
• Experience in working with financial and project management systems
• Experience of working in the food industry in Africa will be an advantage

Education

• Masters in Food Technology, Nutrition, Business Administration or related fields
• Computer literacy with excellent Excel, MS word, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills

Other Requirements

• Excellent command of spoken and written English is essential
• Working knowledge of other languages is highly desirable
• Ability and willingness to travel both locally and abroad

Instructions

We welcome hearing from qualified and interested applicants. Click “Apply Now” to complete a short application and upload your resume and cover letter. Due to a high volume of applicants, please understand that we are able to contact only those who meet the minimum qualifications. No phone calls, please.

TechnoServe encourages diversity in all levels and across all facets of our organization. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ages, HIV/AIDS status, protected veteran status, disability and all other protected classes

Food Technologist (Malawi)

Food Technologist (Malawi)
TechnoServe works with enterprising people in the developing world to build competitive farms, businesses and industries. We are a non-profit organization that develops business solutions to poverty by linking people to information, capital and markets. Our work is rooted in the idea that given the opportunity, hardworking men and women in even the poorest places can generate income, jobs and wealth for their families and communities. With more than four decades of proven results, we believe in the power of private enterprise to transform lives.
Solutions for African Food Enterprises (SAFE) is a TechnoServe (TNS) program in partnership with USAID and Partners in Food Solutions, with the aims of increasing the competitiveness of the African food processing sector and expanding availability of affordable and nutritious foods. Partners in Food Solutions (PFS) is a non-profit organization formed by General Mills to link the technical and business expertise of volunteer employees from General Mills, Cargill, Royal Dutch DSM, Bühler and the Hershey Company.
TechnoServe is seeking a Food Technologist for Malawi.  This role is critical to the knowledge and technology transfer model and the individual will be responsible for identifying appropriate processors to work with; determining their capacity building needs; defining those needs as projects for PFS volunteer experts; and facilitating the implementation of the feedback and capacity building advice. The Food Technologist will also be responsible for identify industry sector knowledge gaps and working with local institutions to conduct sector wide training to close these industry knowledge gaps.
Specifically, the Food Technologist (FT) will be responsible for the following activities:
1.       Identification of Local Processors

The FT will be responsible for implementing an equitable and transparent process for processor selection. S/he will consider the program selection criteria and make special
effort to reach out to women processors for the broadest representation. Once local processors have submitted concept papers outlining their interest in participating in the “receiver network”, the Food Technology Specialist in collaboration with the Program Manager, will be responsible for evaluating the concept notes against the selection criteria, conducting interviews and site visits, and verifying information presented in the application (including assessments with third parties, an analysis of financial health and business performance, interviews with senior management, suppliers etc.) S/he will consult with the Malawi Program Manager, Regional M&E Manager, Deputy Program Director and PFS counterpart/s to make a final selection.
2.       Technology Transfer Support

Knowledge and technology will be transferred by:
a)      Customized Interventions with selected food companies:

• Assessing the needs of the Small and Growing Businesses (SGBs), which includes conducting diagnostic assessments, translating the needs into specific project charters and prioritizing them, and identifying relevant SGB technologies
• Managing progress of the local processors, including identifying their resource needs, working with the SGBs to develop a suitable program strategy and assisting the processors in developing new products/markets
• Facilitating Technology Transfer, including helping the local processor bridge any cultural differences between itself and PFS, identifying resources required for implementation of the program, and ensuring practical knowledge transfer
• Developing the SGB through coaching

b)       Sector wide training-delivering workshop training to a broader audience on select knowledge gaps:

• Identify relevant food sector knowledge gaps
• Identify local institutions and service providers to support the training in identified knowledge gaps
• Develop with PFS and the local institution the required training manuals and modules
• Facilitate with the local institution the training to the food sector

3.       Monitoring and Evaluation
Required to support project Monitoring and Evaluation (with the support of the project M&E Manager), specifically by:

• Supporting the Program Manager to ensure they are able to collect the required impact data accurately and in a timely manner
• Contributing towards explanations of metric results and provide input to reports      
• Providing anecdotal evidence of impact, including success stories, case studies and lessons learned

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in Food Technology, Master’s degree a plus
• At least three years of experience in food processing, preferably at least one in the private sector
• Strong private sector experience and entrepreneurial skills
• Proven track record in providing technical solutions to food processors
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal and management skills
• Ability to generate innovative solutions in work situations
• Good computer skills in business software (Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Willingness to travel to remote rural locations and internationally
• A valid driving license

Instructions

Qualified and interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter in one single Microsoft Word document to technoserve-malawi@tns.org. Please identify the position for which you are applying in the subject line. Due to a high volume of applicants, please understand that we are able to contact only those who meet the minimum qualifications. No phone calls, please

Qualitative Researcher (2 positions available), USAID/Malawi CDCS Stakeholder Analysis, Lilongwe, Malawi

Qualitative Researcher (2 positions available),
USAID/Malawi CDCS Stakeholder Analysis,
Lilongwe, Malawi
Social Impact (SI) is a Washington, DC-area international development management consulting firm. SI’s mission is to improve the effectiveness of international development programs in improving people’s lives. We provide a full range of management consulting, technical assistance, and training services to strengthen international development programs, organizations, and policies. We provide services globally in the areas of monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, project and program design, organizational capacity building, and gender and social analysis. SI services cross-cut all development sectors including democracy and governance, health and education, the environment, and economic growth. SI’s clients include US government agencies such as USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the US Department of State, bilateral donors, multilateral development banks, foundations, and non-profits.
Project Objective:
The USAID/Malawi Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) aims to improve the quality of life of Malawians through three Development Objectives (DOs): (i) improvement in social development, (ii) increase in sustainable livelihoods, and (iii) assurance that citizen rights and responsibilities are exercised. To better achieve this, the Mission has applied a hypothesis which states, “if assistance is integrated then development results will be enhanced, more sustainable, and lead to achievements of our CDCS goal: Malawians’ quality of life improved (USAID/Malawi, CDCS Document, 2013).
Social Impact (SI) has been contracted to complete an annual Stakeholder Analysis (SHA) for the USAID/Malawi Mission. This is designed to provide USAID Malawi Mission with al learning component to gauge the effectiveness of the CDCS strategy particularly in the targeted districts of Balaka, Machinga, and Lilongwe Rural. By infusing local knowledge and stakeholder perceptions of the USAID integrated portfolio, the Mission hopes to strengthen strategic integration and harmonization of Mission investments. Through consultations with local primary and secondary stakeholders, the SHA specifically intends to identify aspects of the integration approach that are not performing as originally anticipated and suggest opportunities for improvement. SHA findings will inform Mission portfolio reviews scheduled each year in early January.
Position Description:
SI is seeking Qualitative Researchers to conduct interviews (key-informant interviews and focus group discussions) with various stakeholders. In Lilongwe city interviews will be held with USAID Mission staff and project implementers at their offices. Stakeholders to be interviewed at the district level in Lilongwe Rural, Balaka, and Machinga Districts will include development activity implementers, district government line staff and higher level officials (such as the DC, DEM, and DADO). Qualitative Researchers will be expected to travel to these districts to conduct interviews, with travel expense reimbursement provided by SI.
The Qualitative Researchers will also contribute technical and logistical expertise to finalization of data collection instruments, protocols, and the SHA report content. They will also be responsible for assisting with interview scheduling. They will work on a team led by SI’s Qualitative Evaluation Specialist, to whom they will report, and two other local Qualitative Researchers.
This role will require 15 days of work, with an anticipated period of performance September 12, 2016- January 15, 2017. Full-time focused work is only expected from September 19-October 6, when the Qualitative Researcher will conduct interviews. This timeframe may fluctuate depending on availability of interviewees. The period of performance extends through January to enable involvement in final report inputs.
**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Malawi citizenship will be considered.**
Responsibilities:

• Provide technical and strategic input into qualitative instruments, respondents to target, and logistical planning
• Participate in planning meetings and training in Lilongwe City, led by Social Impact
• Assist in scheduling interviews with targeted respondents.
• Conduct high quality qualitative interviews (both key-informant interviews and focus group discussions) using the discussion guide with assigned respondents, using probing techniques to ensure rich and contextualized data. Interviews will be held in Lilongwe, Balaka, and Machinga.
• Audio record each interview using a recording device provided by Social Impact and take organized notes on each interview
• Upload audio files and supporting notes to an SI Sharepoint site
• Provide input and, if requested by SI, short written contributions to the analysis and report.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international development, social sciences, political science, or similar field
• At least 4 years of experience conducting qualitative interviews
• Availability to be 100% dedicated to this project during the anticipated timeframe for training and data collection.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of processes for contracting and implementing development activities (particularly those funded by USAID) in Malawi and related terminology.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of district government processes for managing development activities in Malawi
• Excellent, professional oral communication skills
• Fluent English and Chichewa speaker

Come join our energetic and innovative team!  We offer you the opportunity to play a leading role in the growth of our company, work as part of a creative and committed team, and make a difference in the well-being of our world.
To learn more about Social Impact, please visit our website: http://www.socialimpact.com
SI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Please, no phone calls.

Consultant Services to Develop a Marketing and Communication Plan for the Buy Malawi Strategy (BMS)

Consultant Services to Develop a Marketing and Communication Plan for the Buy Malawi Strategy (BMS)

Location :	Lilongwe, MALAWI
Application Deadline :	29-Aug-16 (Midnight New York, USA)
Time left :
Type of Contract :	Individual Contract
Post Level :	International Consultant
Languages Required :	English
Starting Date : (date when the selected candidate is expected to start)	12-Sep-2016
Duration of Initial Contract :	30 days
Expected Duration of Assignment :	30 days
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Background

Malawi’s economy is dominated by Agriculture, which accounts for over 30% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). This reliance on agriculture has been a leading cause of high volatility in Malawi’s GDP growth, as poor harvests coupled with regular droughts have significantly impacted on agricultural output. The Manufacturing Sector is relatively small and contributes just over 10% of Malawi`s GDP. Furthermore, it is concentrated around the cities of Blantyre, Lilongwe and to a lesser extent Mzuzu, leaving most of the country with no industrial development at all. The Manufacturing Sector is critical to an economy’s growth potential and balance of payments. The lack of a thriving manufacturing sector and over-reliance on primary agriculture increases the need to import value-added goods, whether for consumption or as industrial inputs, and decreases the potential to develop a sustained comparative advantage for exporting such goods. While Malawi has made some important strides in its economic development agenda, it has suffered economic set-backs that are characteristic of a country with a weak productive base. The intermittent weakening of the local currency and a huge trade imbalance speak of an economy that has a big appetite for imported goods and services, even those which are efficiently produced locally. Malawians generally prefer imported over locally produced products and consider goods made in Malawi as second class products. The consequences of ignoring consumption of and patronizing locally produced goods and services have been well documented. The net effects are lost jobs, unstable exchange rate, stagnating industrial development, high inflation and worsening trade balances just to mention a few. This trajectory is undesirable and unsustainable for the country hence the need for a change to support home grown industries. It is against this background that the Malawi Government resuscitated the strategy to promote consumption of locally-made goods and services. To that effect the Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, developed an ambitious Buy Malawi Strategy (BMS) in 2015 which was officially launched on 18th March 2016 by the Head of State empahsising its significance to Malawi. This strategy builds on gains made in the previous Buy Malawi Campaign (BMC) and comes at a time when there is stiff competition from imported goods and services, a situation that demands re-defining Malawi’s economic growth patterns. The essence of the Buy Malawi Strategy is to encourage consumption of locally produced goods and services through deliberate interventions, and to change the mindset and negative perceptions towards goods produced in Malawi. Such behavioral change has the potential to substantially enhance competitiveness of local firms, stimulate local production, job and wealth creation and promote industrialization, a key priority of the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy II (MGDS II). This is also in tandem with commitments of world leaders to promote an equitable global economic system in which no country or person should be left behind. To encourage the purchase and consumption of Malawian products and to instill excitement and national pride when it comes to the use of goods and services ‘Made in Malawi’, a well-articulated and properly phased Marketing and Communication Plan is key. While some companies have the know-how and financial muscle to advertise their own products successfully, an inclusive and carefully orchestrated plan to market locally produced goods and promote their consumption is lacking – there is currently no ‘Brand Malawi’. The Government of Malawi, through the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, is hence seeking for consultancy services to develop a Marketing and Communication Plan for the BMS to effectively promote and ultimately increase consumption of goods and services made in Malawi, as part of the efforts to implement the Buy Malawi Strategy and to develop the ‘Brand Malawi’.

Duties and Responsibilities

The objective of the consultancy is to develop a Marketing and Communication Plan fit to transform local consumption habits as per the Buy Malawi Strategy. The purpose of the Marketing and Communication Plan is to guide the logical implementation of the Buy Malawi Strategy. The scope of this assignment calls for the development of a comprehensive and phased Marketing and Communication Plan with the aim of building an appealing Malawi Brand and developing the local industrial base. Currently, the Buy Malawi Strategy has a quite detailed implementation plan including marketing and communication activities. However, the current approach is quite scattered, this being a deterrent to consistency in branding and proper targeting.  What is required is a well-orchestrated plan, to avoid piecemeal actions that will ultimately limit the impact of the BMS. The plan shall cover the entire lifespan of the Buy Malawi Strategy (2016-2020). In formulating the Marketing and Communication Plan, the consultant will among other things, in consultation with relevant stakeholders and with reference to existing policies that have a bearing on industrial development (cfr: National Quality Policy, National Industrial Policy, National Trade Policy), undertake the following specific tasks: Develop a SWOT analysis of the Marketing and Communication plan for the Buy Malawi Strategy Determine the eligibility criteria for products that will be promoted under the BMS; Identify the categories of products to be marketed, with emphasis on the sectors outlined in the Buy Malawi Strategy, by prioritizing those with the greatest marketability, highest demand and greatest potential impact on economic growth in Malawi. The emphasis is on the domestic market, but export markets shall be considered as well; Identify the categories of companies with regards to their level of participation in the BMS; Define the use of the label ‘Buy Malawian Build Malawi’ by participating companies with regards to the use of the label on products, packaging, adverts; and how the fees for use of the label shall be structured and administered by the BMS Secretariat; Determine the optimal Marketing Mix to effectively promote products “Made in Malawi” and to instil excitement about Malawian products amongst the country’s population and suggest innovative and creative ways of achieving this beyond traditional marketing channels that include slogans, posters, billboards, informative brochures and leaflets, radio and TV slots, articles and adverts in newspapers, magazines and on websites or in social media, amongst others; Determine different marketing channels based on the target audience, the target products and the target markets. Define ways of effective and regular communication between the main role players – Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, BMS Secretariat, OPC, Participating Companies, Private Sector Organizations and Consumer Associations –and the effectiveness of the marketing efforts. Propose recommendations for independently sustaining implementation of the Marketing and Communication Plan Include a Monitoring and Evaluation Section to measure success and impact of the Marketing and Communication Plan and the BMS as a whole. This shall also include a feedback mechanism to gather opinions of the public and consumer satisfaction, and SMART indicators on the effectiveness of the marketing efforts. The consultant is further tasked to present the Plan to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism and to the Private Sector, during a validation meeting in which pertinent comments will then be incorporated in the document for finalization. Deliverables: The consultant will be required to deliver the following: An Inception Report A comprehensive, detailed and well-orchestrated Marketing and Communication Plan as outlined in the Specific Tasks, which shall include points of action, timelines, task allocation (responsibilities) and estimated budget. Implementation Arrangements: The consultant is expected to be fully self-sufficient in terms of office equipment and supplies, communication, accommodation and transport. Also, the consultant shall arrange for his/her own meetings with stakeholders to be interviewed / consulted. The consultant will report to and work under the direct supervision of the Director of Trade within the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism in constant consultation with the assigned staff. The consultant is also required to brief the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism as required. Timeframe: The assignment is expected to take 30 man days inclusive of field work, report writing and validation Workshop. To be noted that the Validation Workshop will be funded separately by UNDP. Methodology: Assignment Approach: After the introductory meeting organised by the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism through the Department of Trade, the consultant shall Develop an inception report outlining the approach to the Marketing and Communication Plan (5 man days); Conduct field work and develop a draft Marketing & Communication Plan (20 man days); Conduct a validation workshop (1 Man Day); Refine and submit the final Marketing & Communication Plan (4 man days). Desk Review: Use the Buy Malawi Strategy as a basis for this assignment and extract all relevant issues pertaining to marketing and communication; Consult further relevant national documents such as the Malawi Growth and Development Strategy, the National Quality Policy, the National Quality Strategy, the National Industrial Policy, the Trade Policy, the National Export Strategy, Investment Mapping Report and the original Buy Malawi Campaign document for guidance. Explore documents on successful best practice examples in the region and beyond, e.g. from Nigeria, South Africa, Australia, USA, for their adaptability to the Malawian context. Consultations: Conduct consultations with relevant Government Ministries and Institutions (MoIT, MITC, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Tourism, Department of Culture, MBS, SMEDI); Private Sector and Farmers Organizations (MCCCI, NASME, SMEA, IBAM, NASFAM, FUM, Manufacturers Association and others) and selected companies from the manufacturing, retail, services and export sectors; Civil Society (Consumer Associations, Academia, NGOs, religious organizations and women and youth organizations); and Development Partners. Facilitate and conduct a validation workshop where a draft report and marketing & communication plan will be presented firstly to the Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism and later to a wider group of stakeholders to collect views and comments. Note that the validation workshop will be paid for by UNDP and thus shall not form part of the financial proposal of the consultant. Make own arrangements with regards to preparation of meetings and transport for consultations/interviews and office space for this assignment. The MoITT through the Dept. of Trade, will assist with a letter of introduction for this assignment and with contact details of interviewees where the consultant has a gap of information. Report Requirements: Before each payment, the IC will produce a progress report on his/her work; Before the final payment, the IC will produce a final report compiling all his/her deliverables.

Competencies

Thorough knowledge of marketing and communication plan; Know how of the optimal Marketing Mix to effectively promote products “Made in Malawi”; Knowledge of different marketing channels based on the target audience; Analytical skills is very vital in this assignment; To have a monitoring and evaluation skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Hold a minimum of Master’s Degree in Marketing or a related field of expertise; Experience: Have a clear understanding of the social fibre of Malawians; Have a minimum of 8years professional experience in the field of development and preparation/implementation of marketing plans and campaigns, with a proven track record of successfully conducting similar assignments in the Southern Africa region or beyond. Able to demonstrate creativity and innovativeness in the development of marketing plans; Have thorough knowledge of marketing, with an understanding of economics, private sector and value chains. Experience in the preparation of integrated marketing campaigns and strategies, communication plans, with particular emphasis on the development of plans for the manufacturing industries is an asset; Have knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to product innovation, product marketability, and consumer demand oriented production and supply of goods and services; Have experience in participative stakeholder consultation, and in communication with high level representatives of the public and private sectors; Have ability to conduct research and data collection using various methods with conceptual analytical and evaluative skills. Conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including desk review, surveys and interviews, electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases; Have ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work, manage conflicting priorities.; must demonstrate professional competency and mastery of the subject matter; must be conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, and should observe deadlines and achieve stipulated results. Language: Fluent English. Documents to be included when submitting the proposals: Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications by 5pm on the 29th of August 2016, apply on line www.jobs.undp.org Or if not possible send the proposals to the following email address: procurement.mw@undp.org Technical Proposal: Explaining why they are the most suitable for the work Provide a brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work Financial Proposal: Personal CV (P11 Form) including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references: Proposals must include all three documents. Proposals not meeting this requirement will be rejected. Please note that online submissions require scanning all documentation in one file as the platform allows for one attachment only www.jobs.undp.org Financial Proposal Contracts based on daily fee The financial proposal will specify the daily fee, travel expenses and per diems quoted in separate line items, and payments are made to the Individual Contractor based on the number of days worked. Travel: All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. This includes all travel to join duty station in Lilongwe /repatriation travel. Evaluation: Individual consultants will be evaluated based on the following methodologies: Cumulative analysis: When using this weighted scoring method, the award of the contract should be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as: responsive/compliant/acceptable, and Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation. Technical Criteria weight; 70 Financial Criteria weight; 30 Criteria A:  Educational background (hold a minimum of Master’s Degree in Marketing or a related field of expertise) 10 points; Criteria B:  Have a minimum of 8 years professional experience in the field of development and preparation/implementation of marketing plans and campaigns, with a proven track record of successfully conducting similar assignments in the Southern Africa region or beyond. Able to demonstrate creativity and innovativeness in the development of marketing plans; 25 points: Criteria C: Have thorough knowledge of marketing, with an understanding of economics, private sector and value chains. Experience in the preparation of integrated marketing campaigns and strategies, communication plans, with particular emphasis on the development of plans for the manufacturing industries is an asset; Have knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to product innovation, product marketability, and consumer demand oriented production and supply of goods and services; 15 points: Criteria D: Technical Proposal (Brief methodology on how they will approach and conduct the work); 20 points; Financial total points: 30 points. Combined Total Score (Maximum); 100 points. Only candidates obtaining a minimum of 70 points in the Technical Evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation. The financial score for the financial proposal will be calculated in the following manner: Sf = 100 x Fm/F, in which Sf is the financial score, Fm is the lowest price and F the price of the proposal under consideration. (Total Financial Maximum points = 100 points) Total Score: The technical score attained at by each proposal will be used in determining the Total score as follows: The weights given to the technical and financial proposals are: T= 0.7, F=0.3 The Total score will be calculated by formula: TS = St x 0.7 + Sf x 0.3 TS – Is the total score of the proposal under consideration? St – is technical score of the proposal under consideration? Sf – is financial score of the proposal under consideration?

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence

Senior Operations Director

Senior Operations Director

Job description

About Us:

Marie Stopes International is a global organisation providing personalised contraception and safe abortion services to women and girls. Our local teams of professionals are passionate about the work they do in communities across 37 countries. The services they provide give a woman the power to choose when she has children so that she’s free pursue her plans and dreams for herself and her family.

The primary responsibility of this role is to further MSI’s Goal: The Prevention of Unwanted Births and its mission of ensuring the individual’s right to: children by choice, not chance.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced senior leader to complement the executive team in Banja La Mtsogolo, the MSI partner organisation in Malawi. The position is responsible for driving BLM towards programme sustainability and to increase uptake of BLM’s services and products. The Senior Operations Director will direct all operational and programmatic activities to ensure effective implementation, continual improvement and strengthening of BLM’s service delivery channels. This wide-ranging remit includes directing donor programmes, compliance and reporting and managing heads of service delivery channels and behaviour change communication.
The Senior Operations Director is a key member of the BLM senior leadership team and is responsible for bringing modern business approaches to the organisation’s operations and programmes in order to move towards financial sustainability, effective management, high productivity and growth. The role will work collaboratively with other members of the senior leadership team to achieve BLM’s mission and goals. The Senior Operations Director will be required to deputise for the Country Director. The role is likely to require frequent travel both within and outside of Malawi.
About you:

To be considered for the role you will have:

• A post graduate qualification in business administration, health sciences or international development.
• An in depth knowledge of health in developing countries, clinical service delivery management, family planning, community outreach and social marketing.
• Extensive experience in a senior management role with oversight of multiple donor funded projects ideally within the region and/or within the health or family planning sector.

For more information about the role, please view the job framework on our website.
In addition you will be pro-choice on abortion.

Location: Lilongwe, Malawi.

Closing date: 14 August 2016 (midnight GMT). Interviews will take place before this date (for suitable candidates).
Salary: competitive/negotiable.

Everyone is encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.