Assist the Ministry of Educationin Enhancing Literacy Teaching in Supporting: 1) The Development of The Literacy Teaching Manuals and Learner Support Materials for Daily Classroom Teaching. 2) Educators Training in Literacy in Mother Tongue and English Second Language

POSITION:

1 Senior Language Expert
1 Senior Lower Primary Education Expert

COUNTRY / PAYS: Namibia

Okahandja

STARTING DATE / DATE DE DEMARRAGE: 13/01/2014

DURATION / DUREE:

8 months

GENERAL OBJECTIVE / OBJECTIVE GENERAL:

Support the Ministry of Education through its National Institute for Educational Development (NIED) to improve the quality of education in Namibia through the enhancement of early literacy teaching skills in mother tongue and English Second Language (ESL) in lower primary education.

PARTICULAR PURPOSE, APPLICATION SERVICES AND EXPECTED RESULTS / OBJECTIVES PARTICULIERS, SERVICES DEMANDES ET RÉSULTATS A ATTEINDRE:

Specific objective of the assignment:
The main purpose of the consultancy is to provide technical expertise in the development of literacy teaching manuals in African languages including Afrikaans, German and ESL and the training of educators in the use and implementation of literacy teaching manuals.

Requested services and specific tasks of the consultants
The technical expertise will be required to:
a) On the basis of the recently revised generic syllabus in Namibian languages as well as English Second Language for lower primary, develop literacy teaching manuals in Namibian languages (L1) for the lower primary curriculum implementation (Grade 1 to 3).
b) Train educators in the use and implementation of literacy teaching manuals, the two experts who will be based at NIED will serve as facilitators. In close collaboration with the EGRA Officer and the language experts availed by NIED to this project, they will support the following activities:
- Develop literacy teaching manuals, and learners’ support materials for daily classroom teaching.
- use and training of trainers on literacy teaching. The teacher training should focus on the following;
- Phonemic Awareness and Phonics, Vocabulary, Shared reading, Guided reading and Independent reading and writing. How to teach reading comprehension (in all three above-mentioned strategies)
- Planning progressive reading and writing integrated language lessons
- Improving writing through various forms of writing methods

QUALIFICATION

The technical expertise will be required to:
- On the basis of the recently revised generic syllabus in Namibian languages as well as English Second Language for lower primary, develop literacy teaching manuals in Namibian languages (L1) for the lower primary curriculum implementation (Grade 1 to 3).

Senior Language (L1) Expert: 135 working days
• Holds a Master degree (holding a Doctorate will be an added value) in Education, preferably with specialisation in Language teaching in primary education;
• Extensive experience in First Language teaching especially in primary education
• Has a minimum of 10 years experience in literacy teaching, teacher training and literacy materials development.
• Extensive work experience of education systems in African context, preferably in Southern Africa.
• Expertise in desktop publishing/layout and design will be an added advantage.

Senior Lower Primary Education Expert: 135 working days
• Holds a Master Degree (holding Doctorate will be an added value) in Education with specialisation in lower primary education;
• Has a minimum of 10 years experience in literacy teaching, teacher training and literacy materials development.
• Has a substantial experience in teaching in early grades
• Extensive experience of education system in African context, preferably in Southern Africa.
• Extensive knowledge of primary education preferably in Southern Africa
• Should have extensive knowledge of lower primary education curriculum, preferably in Namibia.

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE / EXPÉRIENCE SPÉCIFIQUE:

WORK LANGUAGE / LANGUE DE TRAVAIL:

English

APPLY / POSTULER

Irene Bertozzi
e-mail 

DATE LINE / DATE LIMITE:

16/09/2013 

Senior Administrative Assistant

To be considered for this position candidates must have legal authority to live and work in South Africa. International relocation and work permits will not be provided.

 PATH is an international nonprofit organization that transforms global health through innovation. We take an entrepreneurial approach to developing and delivering high-impact, low-cost solutions, from lifesaving vaccines and devices to collaborative programs with communities. Through our work in more than 70 countries, PATH and our partners empower people to achieve their full potential.

 PATH's South Africa Country Program seeks a Senior Administrative Assistant (Program Assistant II) who will provide administrative support to the Country Program Leader, Commercialization Officer and other employees within the Johannesburg Office. In addition, the Program Assistant will be required to coordinate PATH related administrative functions (including  managing the switchboard, receiving customers and directing them accordingly as well as provide procurement related admin support) across projects and within the Johannesburg office in order to support “One PATH’’ approaches. Duties and responsibilities:

• Coordinate administration related to general PATH efforts ( conferences;  media; etc.) and prepare agendas for meetings where relevant.
• Support the Commercialization Officer and Country Program Leader with selected administrative related functions.
• Assist with the development of preparing briefing papers, reports and presentations and other materials.
• Update and maintain the Country Program Leader’s calendar by recording relevant events and meetings.
• Coordinate and assist with staff travelling and accommodation bookings as and when required.
• Purchase office stationery, consumables and office equipment and so on, within the budgetary guidelines and PATH Procurement Standard Operating Procedures.
• Perform relevant procurement administration related duties as required.
• Complete payment requisition vouchers and process invoices of purchases made for payment via Finance as and when required. 
• Inspect, and verify delivered goods and stock.
• Ensure that reception area as well as meetings rooms are appropriately maintained.
• Liaise with suppliers and/or providers to set up procured equipment, when required
• Take minutes at relevant departmental meetings.
• Maintain relevant office systems such as electronic and manual filing systems.
• Coordinate and schedule relevant appointments and meetings.
• Screen telephone calls, enquiries or requests and handle them when appropriate.

Required Skills

• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and professionalism at all times
• Ability to exercise discretion, high levels of initiative and independent decision-making
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and work as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Demonstrated effectiveness and ability to produce accurate work with attention to detail even while under deadline pressure
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Must be flexible, adaptable to changing priorities, and able to take the initiative and to meet strict deadlines
• Must have experience in basic office and clerical duties such as copying, faxing and filing
• Experience working with international organizations is a plus
• Ability to speak a variety of South African languages preferred

Required Experience

 Grade 12 (Matric) and post matric qualification in Secretarial Support or Business Administration studies.  Must have a valid driver’s license. Minimum of 3 years of experience directly related to administrative support and reception duties including the use of office technology such as: PABX phone systems, copying, scanning, faxing, and filing; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in providing administrative or secretarial support to management. Basic understanding of procurement principles preferred.

PATH is dedicated to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer

Job Location

Johannesburg, , South Africa

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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Associate Director, South African Government Training & Capacity Building

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director, South African Government Training and Capacity Building, in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description:

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Associate Director for South African Government Training and Capacity Building for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC.  FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Associate Director for South African Government Training and Capacity Building will work under the leadership of the Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building and manage a diverse staff of organizational and institutional strengthening specialists and place and short-, medium- and long-term technical assistance to meet SAG technical assistance needs in a number of areas. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, delivery and monitoring of technical assistance provided toward strengthening SAG systems and mutually identified needs.
• Assess the organizational systems of and develop technical assistance plans for the SAG.
• Source and manage technical assistance providers to respond to requests in a timely and efficient manner.
• Oversee and provide vision for SAG development team, ensure that the team’s efforts are coordinated and conducted in accordance with the technical assistance plan
• Guide and monitor implementation of  activities to achieve the goals of the project, ensuring that required inputs are in place on time
• Report on progress made against technical assistance plans as requested
• Represent the project on relevant working groups.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health or a related field (significant experience in working with the SAG);
• At least 10 years of experience in public health, including at least four years of experience in working with the South African Government
• At least five years of experience in a senior positions managing the delivery or organizational development
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong understanding and previous experience working with, advising and providing technical assistance to the South African Government.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.  AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Associate Director, Technical Training & Capacity Building

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Associate Director, Technical Training & Capacity Building, in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description:

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Associate Director, Technical Training and Capacity Building for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support(CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC.  FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Associate Director for Technical Training and Capacity Building will work under the leadership of the Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building and manage a diverse technical staff and short-term technical assistance pool of technical specialists.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, delivery and monitoring of technical assistance provided toward strengthening HIV/AIDS programming, in the areas of HIV prevention, treatment, care & support, OVC and BCC in both local organizations and the SAG.
• Source  appropriate TA providers for building of technical quality of programs and to respond to grantee/SAG/Donor requests around technical HIV programming
• Assess the technical programs of and develop technical assistance plans for the local organizations to support programs meeting SAG and international best practices.
• Oversee and provide vision for a technical capacity development team, ensure that the team’s efforts are coordinated and conducted in accordance with the technical assistance plan
• Guide and monitor implementation of  activities to achieve the technical goals of the project, ensuring that required inputs are in place on time
• Report on progress made against technical assistance plans as requested
• Represent the project on relevant technical working groups.

Minimum Requirements:

• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health or a related field (significant experience in HIV prevention is necessary);
• At least 10 years of experience in public health, including at least four years of experience in health promotion, HIV/AIDS or TB control
• At least five years of experience in a senior technical position that involvement multisectoral coordination that included government;
• Experience in delivering technical assistance, assessing technical quality of programs and HIV programs management
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and/or experiences in:
• Combination HIV prevention care and support
• Orphans and vulnerable children
• Health systems strengthening within the  government sector
• Integrating gender equity in program planning 

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.  AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Project Director

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Project Director  in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Project Director for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC.  FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Project Director will provide technical and managerial leadership for the program and ensures achievement of project objectives and compliance with all donor requirements, including financial and programmatic reporting. S/he will serves as principal liaison with USAID, the implementing consortium, the South African Government and other key stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide overall strategic direction, work plan management, team leadership, quality assurance, and financial and field driven grant system oversight, ensuring overall project compliance with USAID and FHI 360 policies, procedures and regulations, including application of SOPs.
• Provide technical leadership in strategy, HIV/TB prevention programming, care, treatment and support, including OVCs.
• Provide oversight of project human and financial resources to best meet project objectives, high-quality results and standards, including overseeing the hiring, management and staff development of a large, diverse team of technical and managerial professionals, a pool of STTA to achieve program goals.
• Serve as chief spokesperson for project with USAID and all key stakeholders.
• Serve as chief point of contact with USAID Agreement Officer’s Technical Representative (AOTR) and Mission representatives on technical, managerial and budgetary issues.
• Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships on project matters.
• Oversee executive-level advisory consultative body that provides strategic direction and political support to project.
• Oversee, manage and directly supervise senior leadership team.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Twelve years’ experience as a Chief of Party/Director, CEO, Executive Director,  Deputy Chief of Party and/or Deputy Director of a large USAID-funded development program (cooperative agreement and/or contract),  with the following demonstrated leadership skills:-  Experience working cooperatively and interacting with senior level government officials, international organization, other bilateral and multilateral donors, NGO leaders and civil society representatives
• Proven ability to  facilitate complex relationships among and between organizations and individuals and to problem-solve
• Proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners, and lead a large, diverse and multi-disciplinary team of technical and management professionals
• Demonstrated experience in multi-sector project management and implementation
• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in management, organizational development, public health,  international development, macroeconomics, public policy, or in a closely related field
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal and written, with demonstrated experience in communicating complex technical and organizational issues to diverse stakeholders in English and local language fluency

Preference:

• South African or local TCN with S. Africa relevant work experience
• Advanced degree or its international equivalent
• Certification in project management
• Previous experience in development of capacity of local NGO, civil society organizations, government departments
• Knowledge of Capacity development methodologies
• In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development
• Excellent knowledge of HIV/TB epidemiology, care, treatment and support priorities and SAG response policies, targets and priorities

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

Deputy Director, Monitoring & Evaluation

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Monitoring & Evaluation in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Deputy Director, Monitoring & Evaluation for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC.  FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building, under the guidance of the Project Director, will be responsible for the overall management, planning and execution of all capacity development activities (technical and organizational) to local organizations and to the South African Government including:  planning, conducting and following up on organizational capacity assessments for local organizations and SAG; based on organizational capacity assessments, developing and delivering technical assistance through a variety of approaches, tracking the effectiveness and outcomes of technical assistance, and collaborating across units to deliver technical assistance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop the CDS-wide M&E plan/PMP with special attention to PEPFAR capacity development indicators and other appropriate indicators in order to assess outcomes and impacts of CDS capacity development activities and ensure that project goals are achieved.
• Provide technical assistance to USAID and Title II IPs on the definition and measurement of capacity-building and institutional strengthening activities.
• As required, support USAID on policy-level PEPFAR M&E issues including reviewing, revising and developing reporting requirements for grantees and participating in M&E discussions with USAID.
• Stay up-to-date on U.S. legislative, international and SAG national initiatives relevant to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment and support, to anticipate areas where evidence, tools and normative standards are needed, and use this information to ensure CDS activities are relevant.
• Lead the development of M&E guidance for PEPFAR IPs in the form of technical briefs, tool kits, user manuals, lessons learned, and the development of CDS Technical Reference Materials, especially in the area of M&E theory and practice.
• Oversee and manage all M&E CDS reporting to USAID (narratives, PIMS data warehouse, etc.), including developing surveys, appropriate data collection tools, and ensuring high-quality data analysis. This could include the development of a data quality assurance program and participation in data quality assessments.
• Build staff as well as partner capacity in data analysis and use.
• Oversee capacity building activities on M&E topics, including, the development of workshop materials, webinars and digitized M&E training sessions for PEPFAR IPs, and the design and delivery of M&E workshops.
• Coordinate M&E related inter-institutional and inter-agency meetings, project briefings, training events and other collaborative events for the project.
• Represent the project as required in M&E events.
• Supervise members of the M&E team
• Provide thought leadership to the evaluation of grantee programs, including the development of baseline and follow-up assessments to measure not only specific outcomes but also level of exposure to the project and its activities.
• Design and implement strategies to build the MERL capacity of local partners and the SAG to collect, report upon, analyze and make decisions based  upon data.
• Coordinate the MERL training of grantees participating in the project by identifying technical assistance needs and sourcing training and TA as appropriate.
• Oversee the cleaning and tabulation of data submitted by grantees. Provide feedback to IPs on their reporting.  Present indicator results to USAID staff
• Support grantees in the submission of data to data warehouses and support the analysis of the data for program reporting.
• Prepare surveys, QA/QI and management tools to monitor, facilitate improvement, document progress and gather lessons learned and success stories.
• Ensure timely submission of all required reports and paperwork from NGO grantees.
• Ensure data from capacity assessments and other studies are well analyzed and used to provide continued high-quality technical assistance.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Minimum of 8-9 years of work experience in M&E
• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent with in public health, demography, biostatistics, statistics, or a related field
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative M&E data collection and analysis methods, including tracking outcome indicators
• Knowledge and understanding of HMIS, surveying methodologies, and HIV/AIDS and PEPFAR indicators
• Knowledge of M&E issues with respect to system strengthening/capacity development and service delivery strengthening related to HIV/AIDS
• Experience in designing M&E methodologies and tools, and the ability to coach and train others in their use
• Ability to undertake problem analyses and organize diverse information in a systematic way while thinking creatively to propose approaches to improve program design, implementation and results reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on M&E results so that lessons can be learned and incorporated into programming
• Demonstrated capacity to coordinate and implement evaluations, including experience developing terms of reference, recruiting, training and managing a diverse team
• Strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving and team-work skills with excellent ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing Superior presentation skills, both written and oral. Samples of writing will be required.
• Experience working with and reporting results to USAID.  Familiarity with USAID M&E reporting requirements in South Africa.
• Facility with computing environments

Preference:

• South African or local TCN with S. Africa relevant work experience
• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in public health, demography, biostatistics, statistics, or a related field

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

Deputy Director, Contracts & Grants

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Contracts & Grants  in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Deputy Director, Contracts and Grants for the Five year 200 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. The aim of the project is to support the goals of PEPFAR and those of the South African Government’s (SAG) National Strategic Plan to transition to country ownership by promoting sustainability of local organizations and provision of grant management support to develop local capacity. The project consists of three components–Grant Award and Management; Institutional capacity-development of indigenous organizations; and Capacity development assistance to the SAG Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC.  Director for Grants and Contracts Administration will be primarily responsible for managing the administration of subagreements with key partners and sub-grants to South African organizations, ensuring full compliance with USAID rules and regulations. The Director will provide guidance on contract interpretation, ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations and FHI 360 policies and procedures, and work in partnership with project and enterprise services staff to successfully achieve project goals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and standardize procedures for efficient sub-award management, including gaining approval from USAID for an FHI 360 grants manual and standard SOPs
• Manage a team of contract managers and officers, including organizing logistical flow of grant implementation and ensuring smooth implementation
• Review sub-grant proposals, negotiate terms and conditions, approve and issue sub-agreements
• Advise the Project Director on matters of concern and elements of risk that can be detrimental to successful project performance
• Ensure that all grant reporting, deliverables, and related financial/technical documentation are updated and complete
• Liaise with USAID and FHI 360 staff to ensure efficient sub-award management
• Collaborate with the Finance and Operations Team in the preparation of grant reviews and post-review findings that implicate grants management and compliance.
• Administer sub-contracts and subagreement so approvals extensions, modifications and amendments, supplemental funding requests, close-outs and other actions are handled promptly.
• Train other staff in standardized procedures for efficient sub-award management.
• Participates in project start-up, implementation, and close-out procedures ensuring compliance with terms and conditions of the contractual agreement and USG policies and procedures.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in business or related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in a grants management, contracting position in a USAID-funded project
• Advanced knowledge of USG, specifically USAID, rule and regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Capable of working in both direct and matrixed reporting relationships, on multiple assignments simultaneously and fairly independently;
• Strong problem solving, organizational skills, multitasking and time management skills with ability to work to tight deadlines.

Preference:

• South African or local TCN with S. Africa relevant work experience
• Master’s degree or its international equivalent

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

Deputy Director, Training & Capacity Building

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Training & Capacity Building in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC.  FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building, under the guidance of the Project Director, will be responsible for the overall management, planning and execution of all capacity development activities (technical and organizational) to local organizations and to the South African Government including:  planning, conducting and following up on organizational capacity assessments for local organizations and SAG; based on organizational capacity assessments, developing and delivering technical assistance through a variety of approaches, tracking the effectiveness and outcomes of technical assistance, and collaborating across units to deliver technical assistance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide management, technical leadership and oversight to the design, delivery and review of all capacity development activities delivered to strengthen the organizational and technical implementation capacity of local grantee organizations and the SAG to manage. HIV/AIDS/TB care, treatment and support programs, including support for OVCs.
• Provide management oversight for three Associate Directors for Training and CB, 1) Technical Associate Director, 2) Organizational Development Associate Director and 3) South African Government Associate Director.
• Manage a large and diverse team of organizational and technical capacity development experts, including long- and short-term technical assistance, to achieve the capacity development goals and technical assistance priorities of the program.
• Provide technical thought leadership to technical assistance delivery, approaches and the measurement of organizational/institutionalvchange, working in close collaboration with other key CDS Training and CD staff.
• Lead the design and conduct of in-depth organizational capacity assessments and reassessments of local partners and the SAG, and the development of related capacity development technical assistance plans. 
• Deliver agreed upon technical assistance plans for local partners and key SAG department stakeholders using innovative and proven technical assistance methods.
• With the support of the CD team, develop the sustainability of organizational/institutional systems changes and assist organizations with overall sustainability planning.
• Coordinate across appropriate stakeholders for capacity development activities.

Minimum Requirements: 

• A minimum of 8-10 years direct work experience in developing countries as a senior expert in training and capacity building, preferably in social and health services systems, working with civil society organizations and government
• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in organizational development, international development, business administration or related field; preferably focused on capacity building
• Proven leadership and management skills in a large, international organization, including recruitment, orientation, training and performance planning and management of staff
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop and strengthen capacity for high performance
• Strong knowledge of instructional systems design, including needs analysis and evaluation strategies, and adult learning methodologies
• Thorough knowledge and experience of developing country capacity building programs in training-related situations
• Experience in developing capacity building programs in government, NGO and corporate sectors
• Experience with assessing and supporting capacity development needs of staff with training-related responsibilities
• Proven experience in adult performance improvement program design and delivery, including training of trainers, curriculum development and implementation to improve the functional capacity of organizations to improve sustainability
• Advanced understanding of a wide range of capacity building approaches, best practices and lessons learned
• Proven ability to lead as well as to participate in multidisciplinary, multicultural teams;
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop relationships across multiple levels internally and externally
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills
• Strong technical writing, presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong problem solving, multitasking and time management skills with ability to work to tight deadlines

Preference:

• South African or local TCN with S. Africa relevant work experience
• Master’s degree or its international equivalent
• Previous experience in development of capacity of local NGO, civil society organizations, government departments
• Knowledge of capacity development methodologies
• In-depth understanding of the role of civil society in development
• Excellent knowledge of HIV/TB epidemiology, care, treatment and support priorities and SAG response policies, targets and priorities

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

Deputy Director, Finance & Operations

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Director, Finance and Operations in Pretoria, South Africa.

Position Description

FHI 360 seeks qualified candidates to serve as the Deputy Director, Finance & Operations for the 220 million USAID-funded Capacity Development Support (CDS) program in South Africa. Under CDS, FHI 360 will manage 100 million in grants to organizations partnering with USG to improve and scale up South Africa’s national response to HIV/STI/TB and OVC; and will support these partners to develop organizational and technical capacity to provide effective, quality services for HIV/STI/TB prevention, care, and treatment; and provide improved care and support for OVC.  FHI 360 will also support the Departments of Health and Social Development in developing stronger institutional systems and technical competencies for health and social services delivery. The Deputy Director for Training and Capacity Building, under the guidance of the Project Director, will be responsible for the overall management, planning and execution of all capacity development activities (technical and organizational) to local organizations and to the South African Government including:  planning, conducting and following up on organizational capacity assessments for local organizations and SAG; based on organizational capacity assessments, developing and delivering technical assistance through a variety of approaches, tracking the effectiveness and outcomes of technical assistance, and collaborating across units to deliver technical assistance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide management oversight of the Finance and Operations Team to best meet project objectives, high-quality results and standards and applying FHI 360 & USAID policies, systems, and regulations.
• Update and/or establish the systems for the smooth functioning of the project.
• Support staff with budget, cost and spending information and assistance to help them make informed decisions related to the management of their technical programs and work plans.
• Actively monitor finances and provide capacity-development to local partners based on financial risk assessments, financial reporting and other identified gaps, including reviewing monthly financial reports from grantees to ensure financial compliance with USAID and FHI 360 policies, standards and to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and deliver all USAID-required audit reports; and ensuring that audit findings and recommendations are properly addressed.
• Oversee the efficient awarding of all grants to local organizations and ensure that the grants program remains in compliance with FHI 360 and USG regulations.
• Ensure efficient financial administration of the grant program, working in close collaboration with the Deputy Director for Contracts and Grants.
• Ensure availability of funds for project activity/implementation.
• Ensure close collaboration with SAfRO to ensure application of FHI 360 and USAID regulations and policies, as well as, periodic review of such policies and regulations to ensure that they continue to reflect the current donor environment, regulations and practices.
• Approve all budgets and expense reports submitted by staff and consultants for compliance with USAID and FHI 360 standards and accuracy.

Minimum Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in business, administration, financial management, accounting, financial analysis, development finance, budgeting, macroeconomics, and/or applied economics, or a closely related field
• Minimum of ten years professional experience in financial management, including complex multimillion dollar program with a minimum of 5 years of experience managing projects governed by USAID regulations, including procurement experience in compliance with USAID regulations
• Experience with financial and managerial accounting, budgeting, payroll and procurement
• Strong financial and computers skills: proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and database skills; strong skills in Excel, QuickBooks, MS Office.
• Experience in capacity building and providing technical assistance to staff and local organizations in financial management
• Knowledge of and minimum of Experienced problem-solver, proven ability to develop effective systems
• Ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with donors, clients, and local partners 
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to perform and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to set-up financial regulation systems with partner organizations to ensure efficient and accurate disbursement of funds
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal, management and team development experience
• Excellent English written and oral communication skills

Preference:

• South African or local TCN with S. Africa relevant work experience
• Master’s degree or its international equivalent in business, public health or related field
• Certification in project financial management
• Previous experience in development of capacity of local NGO, civil society organizations, government departments

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

Business Development and Strategy Manager

Overview of role

To drive strategic expansion and development of new business lines through structured business transformation and change management processes, as well as to implement strategy and embed the total Client Value Proposition process in terms of market segmentation, product development, channel management, distribution, marketing, client servicing processes, business analysis, cross-selling, and other relevant factors. 

Job description

• Develop and execute strategic objectives for the Business Development and Strategy Department in line with BLIL strategy to ensure achievement of overall BLIL strategic objectives
• Identify opportunities for strategic partnership as well as alternative channel development for sale of life products
• Ensure effective integration of new, acquired businesses/products into the company through appropriate change interventions, and system configuration and relevant initiatives
• Oversee and ensure that recognized project management methodology is applied, business cases developed, steering committees are in place, Quality Assurance is conducted, and risks identified and managed for each business case.
• Contract time, cost and quality deliverables with relevant departments regarding the implementation and management of change as required in terms of proposed change portfolios to ensure business continuity through minimal disruption
• Support departments in ensuring that sales, marketing, financial and operational management support the achievement of desired business results, and recommend appropriate corrective action when required
• Provide leadership that demonstrates the values of the company

Requirements, Education and Experience

Qualifications

• Relevant finance, business or other analytical university degree such as LLB, BA Economics, and BSc Engineering plus a recognised project management qualification such as PMI or extensive project management experience at managerial level.
• A post graduate qualification such as a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 7 years post qualification experience in a business development environment, with at least 4 years at a senior managerial level, with responsibility for strategic planning, project implementation, business performance and change management.
• Sound experience in domestic and international life insurance industry environment with enhanced product knowledge.
• Proven background in managerial leadership, business analysis and report writing as well as manpower planning and development, development of new business accounts and leading management teams towards defined business objectives.

Competencies

• Strategic vision
• Business or commercial orientation
• Technical life insurance expertise
• General insurance regulation & corporate governance
• Customer orientation

Location

Gaborone

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Manager Internal Audit

Overview of role

To provide an independent and objective assurance consulting and appraisal function within the BPC. The incumbent will be charged with reviewing BPC activities across all areas and adherence to corporate governance principles and practises, as a service to the business unit directors/managers, the CEO and the BPC Board of Directors. The incumbent will examine and report on risk management practises, the adequacy of business controls and on the effective use of internal and external resources.

Job description

• Establish and manage a pool of resources that conduct Internal Audits
• Identify, recommend, monitor and provide guidance regarding Risk Management within BPC
• Manage a specialised Information Technology (IT) team that focuses on information systems
• Ensure the execution quality control to include reporting, distribution and monitoring of corrective actions
• Manage audit teams in accordance with project management requirements and coordinate these projects with IT audits

Requirements, Education and Experience

Qualifications

• A relevant degree from a recognised university
• Plus a professional qualification, e. g Chartered Accountant (CA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ( ACCA) or Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, ( CIMA)
• A Masters in Business Administration (MBA) will be an advantage

Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant experience
• Of the above, at least five (5) years must be in a senior management position
• Experience in internal auditing policies, procedures and practices
• Experience gained in the electricity industry will be an advantage

Competencies

• High level financial competence
• Managerial competence
• Strategic competence
• Analytical thinking skills
• Data analysis skills
• Legislative competence
• Interpersonal competence
• Information Communication & Technology (ICT) competence
• Audit software application skills, e. g ProAudit
• Project management
• Problem solving
• Drive for results
• Continuous improvement 

Location

Gaborone

Contact person

Naeem

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Head of Credit-Corporate & Investment Banking

Overview of role

• To maintain a high standard of lending assets, through proper control and administration of the exposures of the various business units within the bank.
• To lead and develop staff to achieve planned results.

Job description

• Maintaining and improving the quality of the lending book.
• Minimising credit losses.
• Providing a satisfactory support function to business units.
• Ensuring compliance with policy lending guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance with Money Laundering Controls.
• Providing functional and efficient operational support systems.
• Identifying and initiating personal development needs and learning experience, as well as business unit development/training needs.
• Participation in EXCO and Board Credit Committees as necessary.
• Managing human resources according to policy and country legislation; recruitment, performance management, equity, discipline.
• Developing staff skills/competencies in technology and knowledge.

Requirements, Education and Experience

Knowledge

• Degree in Commerce or related field or CPA or related field.
• Masters in Finance or a related field is an added advantage.
• A sound knowledge and understanding of advances, credit criteria, credit policies, risk and financial analysis, credit control and the application thereof.
• Good knowledge of legal procedures, Insolvency Act, Bank's Act, Companies Act and Income Tax, exchange control regulations, foreign financing, factoring and electronic banking/data processing.

Experience

• 10 years experience and application of extensive credit and lending management, preferably in a banking environment.

Competencies

• The potential or capacity to work with numbers and figures.
• Excellence orientation - the potential and capacity to set and achieve high standards of excellence and ongoing improvement in excellence as the outcome of uncompromising determination and self-discipline.
• Innovation - being open-minded, a willingness and ablilty to initiate change and to modify or improve existing ideas
• Analytical thinking - capacity to collect, process, analyse and integrate "the pieces of the jigsaw" into relevant, factual outcomes or conclusions.
• Applied Strategic planning - the ability to utilize 'big picture understanding' in a level -headed, practical and proactive manner to plan appropriate courses of action in realizing the strategic goals of the organization.

Location

Gaborone

Contact person

Bonolo

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General Manager Taxpayer Services - BURS

To develop policies, strategies and procedures which will deliver professional taxpayer services, advice and assistance and the accurate processing of returns to ensure maximisation of revenue, compliance with tax regulations and obligations in accordance with best practice tax administration, a customer approach to taxpayer service and thereby contribute to the achievement of BURS' objectives and strategies.

Job description

• You will be required to develop and tactically put into place effective procedures and tax policies which are customer centric and will highlight the accurate processing of returns to ensure the maximisation of revenue
• Having a thorough understanding of tax regulations and customer services is essential
• Challenges that you will face include: promoting the understanding of complex tax interpretations and regulations, changing technologies and dealing with e-commerce transactions
• Competencies necessary for you to thrive in this job include critical and methodical thinking, leadership ability, industrial proficiency and external environment awareness, planning and resource management

Requirements, Education and Experience

• You will possess a Masters Degree in Accounting, Audit, Law, and Economics or be ACCA or CIMA qualified
• At least 8 years post first degree experience in accounting audit, legal and tax administration of which 2 years should have been at a managerial level preferably in a Revenue Service or Tax administration environment

Closing date for applications is 30 August 2013

Company profile

Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS) is the country’s agency for tax assessment and collection, and aims to become the regional leader in revenue and border administration whilst maximising revenue collection. This strategic position contributes significantly to the BURS objectives by providing the best taxpayer services.

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Location

Gaborone 

Contact person

Neo

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