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The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Summary The IRC Finance department seeks to achieve excellence in financial management by providing accurate and timely financial information to IRC management and programs and by adhering to established financial practices and accounting principles. The Global Finance Team does t...

LAW has an exciting position for an experienced and skilled Legal Advisor. The selected candidate will report directly to the Program Manager, Somalia / Ethiopia. The Legal Advisor will provide overall support with project implementation monitoring, advocacy and fundraising, including strategic development, preparing case files, and facilitating capacity building of partners and survivor groups. ...

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the UN agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Senior Humanitarian Affairs Officer (Head of Office) will be responsible for the follo...

LAW is a unique non-profit network and think tank of human rights lawyers who provide creative legal assistance to individuals and communities who have suffered from human rights violations and abuses in fragile and conflict-affected areas Role Overview and Responsibility The Legal Advisor will provide overall support with project implementation monitoring, advocacy and fundraising, including str...

LAW is a unique non-profit network and think tank of human rights lawyers who provide creative legal assistance to individuals and communities who have suffered from human rights violations and abuses in fragile and conflict-affected areas LAW has an exciting position for an experienced and skilled Legal Advisor. The selected candidate will report directly to the Program Manager, Somalia / Ethiop...

Description Background Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within now, and for the future. Mercy Corps is committed to generating and using eviden...

DEPARTMENT MORALE, WELFARE AND RECREATION POSITION REPORT TO: RECREATION SERVICES MANAGER DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervises swimming activities at the aquatics facility and ensures that policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed. Warns swimmers of improper activities or danger and enforces pool regulations and water safety policies. Administers first aid in th...

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. Position Summary The Grants and Partnerships Senior Coordinator is a member of the regional Re:BUiLD Project Management Team that supports the implementation of the program across Kenya and Uganda. This position reports to the Re:BUiLD Program Director with technical support from ...

This section provides an overview of OCHAs mandate, its leadership and how it is funded. It also includes a detailed section on OCHAs flagship and thematic publications, and on the Agenda for Humanity a plan put forward by the UN Secretary-General calling on global leaders to stand up for our common humanity and reduce humanitarian suffering. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Senio...

Primary Purpose: The Associate Director - Regional Business Development (BDM) - Africa will actively support the institutional funding growth and diversification of Church World Service programs in Africa and will lead on key multi-country funding opportunities and partnerships as required. Business Development Associate Director will act in close partnership with CWS' Business Development team (...

UNICEF is the world s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS Summary This role will lead guidance for policies, programmes, and activities, and general support for the integration and mainstreami...

Your purpose: The person in this role will be managing the Horn of Africa Child Wasting Initiative (HoA CWI) Coordination Unit established to support the HoA CWI programme in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia. The unit will consist of a number of national technical advisors likely to include a Nutrition Advisor, Advocacy Advisor and Livelihood/Resilience Advisor. The Coordinator will also manage techni...

TradeMark (Trade and Markets) East Africa is an aid-for-trade organisation that was established in 2010, with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through increased trade. TMEA operates on a not-for-profit basis and is funded by the development agencies of the following countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, European Union, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom and United St...

TradeMark (Trade and Markets) East Africa is an aid-for-trade organisation that was established in 2010, with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through increased trade. TMEA operates on a not-for-profit basis and is funded by the development agencies of the following countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, European Union, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom and United St...

TradeMark (Trade and Markets) East Africa is an aid-for-trade organisation that was established in 2010, with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through increased trade. TMEA operates on a not-for-profit basis and is funded by the development agencies of the following countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, European Union, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom and United St...

Overall Purpose of the Job The Manager, Information Resource Centre (Library) is responsible for managing library and information services for icipe's research staff and students, including training in information literacy. The position oversees profiling and archiving of icipe research output and guides technological developments, especially in the area of electronic information services and dig...

TradeMark (Trade and Markets) East Africa is an aid-for-trade organisation that was established in 2010, with the aim of growing prosperity in East Africa through increased trade. TMEA operates on a not-for-profit basis and is funded by the development agencies of the following countries: Belgium, Canada, Denmark, European Union, Finland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom and United St...

The Senior Director, People & Culture will develop and lead a highly effective, strategic People & Culture team across IRC's 6 regional units (Asia, East Africa, Great Lakes, Latin America, Middle East, West Africa), Emergency & Humanitarian Action Unit, and Technical Excellence team to ensure the organization has the structure, culture and talent needed to deliver on global program goals and eff...

Heifer International s mission is to work with communities to end world hunger and poverty and to care for the Earth. Dan West was a farmer from the American Midwest and member of the Church of the Brethren who went to the front lines of the Spanish Civil War as an aid worker. His mission was to provide relief, but he soon discovered the meager single cup of milk rationed to the weary refugees on...

In particular, the incumbent will perform the following duties: Strategic and Policy Advice Provide policy advice to the highest levels of Governments and the UN in the assigned region (and countries) on the development of regional and national long term political, policy, strategic and tacical capacity-building in drug control and crime prevention, in order to promote adherence to and ensure con...

Mercy Corps is a global humanitarian aid agency engaged in transitional environments that have experienced some sort of shock: natural disaster, economic collapse, or conflict. Program Summary Mercy Corps has been a leader in the drylands of the Horn of Africa for the last decade, supporting households affected by climate change, drought, conflict and other challenges to adapt and thrive in the f...

The International Rescue Committee is a global humanitarian aid, relief and development nongovernmental organization. The IRC seeks an Education Technical Advisor (TA). This role will have a primary geographic focus on the East Africa Region to guide on program design, provide direct technical support, and build technical capacity to implement, measure and continuously improve education programs ...

Job Description The Role The Women s Rights Programme and Policy Adviser connects the women s rights and feminist alternatives work across the ActionAid International federation, covering up to 45 countries. As part of a Global Women s Rights Team, they work closely with our internal women s rights community and other colleagues across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas, supporting strategic f...

ActionAid is a leading international charity. We support women and children in extreme poverty. We fight for their rights and for lasting change The Role The Women s Rights Programme and Policy Adviser connects the women s rights and feminist alternatives work across the ActionAid International federation, covering up to 45 countries. As part of a Global Women s Rights Team, they work closely wit...