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United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Humanitarian Public Health Adviser

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Organization: Department for International Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 30 Jun 2015

Humanitarian Public Health Adviser

****Job title: Humanitarian Public Health Adviser****

****Location: CHASE OT, London****

****Type of contract: Permanent****

****Salary: £45,850****

****Application deadline: Tuesday 30 June****

****Our business****

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies.

Humanitarian Advisers are competent humanitarian professionals who can work strategically to influence internal and international processes, and who are able to design and implement programmes on the ground. Advisors provide specialist advice, analysis and support during a response.

Advisors will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to network effectively. They will be able to work in collaboration with a range of partners and disciplines across Whitehall and with humanitarian agencies at country level.

In addition to general humanitarian duties, the Humanitarian Public Health Adviser will be the focal point within the CHASE Operations’ Team for policy and practise within the humanitarian health sector. This fits within a DFID context of strengthening the collaboration between humanitarian and development health partners and ensuring that short-term humanitarian interventions support longer-term development goals.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Humanitarian Public Health Adviser may include:

  • Support DFID and/or DFID partner humanitarian impact and needs’ assessments, focusing on public health.
  • Recommend programme priorities and strategies as well as appropriate delivery methods, with a specific role for public health priorities and strategies.
  • Liaise with DFID staff including field teams (as required), DoH, PHE, FCO, MoD officials, WHO, UNICEF, UNOCHA, other donors, Red Cross/Crescent and NGO personnel as required.
  • Lead DFID operational engagement with: the UK Surgical Platform; the UK International Emergency Trauma Register; Foreign Medical Teams; International Health Partners; and the WHO Rapid Response Fund.
  • Review partner programme concept notes and project proposals (general and health-specific).
  • Track global response budgets and donor pledges.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of international agencies and DFID’s partners.
  • Identify institutional strengths and weaknesses and advise remedial actions.
  • Provide humanitarian reports and analysis, with particular reference to health aspects.
  • Lead field teams (with responsibility for safety and security).
  • Support Field Team Leaders with humanitarian and public health advice as required.
  • Represent DFID at international forums, and with overseas governments and authorities.
  • Attend and support international coordination mechanisms as required, including engagement with the Health Cluster.
  • Provide advice to CHASE OT HQ management.
  • Give policy and technical advice as appropriate and as required, particularly public health policy and practise in humanitarian crises.
  • Assist the development of DFID business cases for response interventions, particularly health related business cases.
  • Liaise closely with DFID health advisers in London and in countries.
  • Work to strengthen collaboration between humanitarian and development health partners, to ensure that short-term humanitarian interventions support longer term development goals, and that these longer term development interventions build resilience to conflict and disasters.
  • Ensure that humanitarian health responses are working closely, and strengthening national and district systems and local communities, to leave behind expanded and more resilient health systems after an emergency.

Essential Qualifications, skills and experience required

General humanitarian

  • Significant experience of leading a response to rapid onset disasters and complex emergencies.
  • Extensive senior level experience of working in developing countries and/or in fragile and conflict affected environments
  • Strong programme management skills
  • Substantial demonstrable experience of working in a senior capacity in humanitarian operational environments, in a head office and field environment.
  • Excellent networking and representational skills at all levels, including Government, UN, RC Movement and NGOS.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of humanitarian theory, practice and architecture, humanitarian risk assessment and planning and managing humanitarian responses.
  • Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, and ability to deal with a varied, demanding, often conflicting and rapidly changing workload.

Public health specific

  • At least five years’ experience of designing and leading public health programmes in humanitarian responses in developing countries.
  • Good understanding of epidemiology and epidemic responses and, ideally, first-hand experience of these responses.
  • Knowledge based on experience of health service delivery in a developing country context, including of health system development challenges.
  • Masters’ degree in public health or equivalent qualification.

Technical competences required

  • Humanitarian risks assessment and analysis.
  • Planning and managing humanitarian responses.
  • Humanitarian theory, practice and architecture.
  • Disaster resilience theory, practice and architecture, including resilience of health systems.
  • Practical experience of running humanitarian operations.
  • Knowledge of the development effectiveness agenda, the international development system, and institutional and organisational knowledge.
  • Demonstrable understanding of epidemiology, communicable disease control, epidemic responses, disease surveillance, reproductive, maternal and child health, nutrition, behaviour change communication, chronic disease prevention and management.
  • Knowledge of multi-sector approaches to tackling health outcomes.
  • Understanding of both the global health and humanitarian contexts, including international architecture.
  • Knowledge of health service delivery in a developing country context.
  • Knowledge and application of wider determinants of health.
  • Knowledge and application of evidence, innovation and evaluation.
  • Demonstrable safety and security management skills.

Desirable skills

  • Coordination of humanitarian response.
  • Contingency planning at government level.
  • Knowledge of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
  • Senior level communications (including briefing).
  • Information Management and reporting.
  • Training.
  • HR and administration.
  • Full driving licence.

How to apply:

For more information please visit our website- http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/


Italy: Multilateral Policy Officer, UK Permanent Representation to the UN in Rome

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Organization: Department for International Development
Country: Italy
Closing date: 19 Jun 2015

We are looking for a motivated individual with a demonstrated understanding of multilateral working, humanitarian affairs and programme management skills to join the UKRep team and play a leading role in managing our relationships with WFP and with FAO staff working on livelihoods emergencies.

Essential experience/skills: a strong grasp, and ideally practical experience of humanitarian/development issues, food assistance and food security; proven programme management experience; strong English oral and written skills. UKRep and the UN agencies operate almost exclusively in English.

This is a senior position requiring at least 8 years of progressively more demanding responsibilities. The post is restricted to the UK Permanent Representation in Rome and does not offer mobility within DFID or the UK Government more widely.

Please see advertisement at the link below and respond only to the address in the advertisement: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/432826/Job_Advert_Multilateral_Policy_Officer.pdf


How to apply:

Please see instructions in the advertisement.

Applications should be sent to jobapplications.ita@fco.gov.uk

Madagascar: Directeur(-rice) de bureau ECPAT France à Madagascar

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Organization: ECPAT International
Country: Madagascar
Closing date: 30 Jun 2015

Contexte

ECPAT France est une organisation de solidarité internationale membres du réseau international ECPAT (End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of children) ayant pour objectif de lutter contre l’exploitation sexuelle des enfants à des fins commerciales (ESEC) dans le monde. Les interventions visent la sensibilisation d’un large public sur la question de l’exploitation sexuelle, le renforcement des cadres normatifs, la prévention, la protection et la réhabilitation des enfants victimes, ou l’amélioration des poursuites à l’encontre des abuseurs. ECPAT France mène des actions essentiellement Afrique et a un bureau de coordination et d’appui technique à Madagascar depuis plusieurs années, composé d’une quinzaine de salariés.

Mission

Sous la supervision d’un responsable de programme au siège d’ECPAT France, le/la Directeur (-rice) du bureau est en charge de la coordination et du suivi des programmes mis en œuvre par ECPAT France à Madagascar. Le/la Directeur /rice du bureau assure la représentation d’ECPAT France dans ces pays, la direction du bureau, la coordination des différents projets et les relations avec les partenaires des programmes.

Fonctions et responsabilités

1. Assurer la représentation d’ECPAT France dans le cadre des projets en commun,auprès des partenaires, des bailleurs de fonds (Union Européenne et AFD en particulier), des ONG, des Organisations Internationales et des autorités locales ; contribuer à l’animation du réseau ECPAT international ; favoriser les collaborations et le travail en réseau avec les autres acteurs de référence (ONG, départements ministériels, agences intergouvernementales…) ; gérer les contacts avec les médias.

2. Contribuer au développement des opérations : assurer une veille permanente relative au contexte, aux acteurs potentiels, aux actions existantes et aux synergies possibles ; assurer une veille permanente des possibilités de financements pour la zone, tant institutionnels que privés ; participer à la rédaction des propositions de projets.

3. Assurer la mise en œuvre des programmes : assurer la gestion des projets et programmes qui sont sous la supervision du bureau avec l’appui des équipes du bureau ; coordonner la mise en place et le suivi des activités sous la responsabilité directe du bureau (recherches-action, formations, séminaires) ; superviser la bonne réalisation des activités mises en œuvre par les partenaires (atteinte des objectifs, suivi des indicateurs, respect des calendriers d’activité, suivi budgétaire, reporting contractuel,…) ; identifier les ressources techniques locales pouvant contribuer au programme (consultants, bureaux d’étude, etc.) et négocier les conditions de leur contribution conformément aux budgets prévus et aux procédures de passation de marché.

4. Animer les activités de renforcement des compétences :appuyer le développement et l’animation des activités de renforcement technique ; assurer la diffusion et faciliter la traduction et l’adaptation de certains matériels au profit des projets ou des partenaires ; favoriser, coordonner et participer aux échanges de savoir-faire et de connaissances dans le réseau, dans un souci de renforcement mutuel des pratiques professionnelles.

5. Encadrer les équipes :préparer les profils de poste et recruter le personnel du bureau avec l’appui du siège et des membres de son équipe ; participer à toute décision concernant les ressources humaines en lien avec le responsable de programme et la Chargée d’appui financier au Siège ; organiser et superviser l’équipe du bureau ; gérer la sécurité des équipes.

Compétences nécessaires

  • Formation : Etudes supérieures /Master 2 (DESS)
  • Indispensable : 7 ans minimum d’expériences professionnelles, incluant des expériences de longue durée dans un pays du Sud
  • Indispensable : expérience réussie de management, expérience en gestion de projets, suivi financier dans le domaine de la Protection de l’Enfance. Expérience en gestion de contrats de subvention de bailleurs publics (Union Européenne, notamment Europeaid, AFD, bailleurs Nord-Américains)
  • Atout important : expérience préalable dans l’ingénierie de formation ou dans la gestion de projets de réinsertion, Bonne connaissance du milieu de la Solidarité Internationale
  • Français (parfaite maîtrise rédactionnelle) et anglais (bonne maîtrise).

Qualités requises

  • Leadership, autonomie, force de proposition, sens des responsabilités.
  • Excellent esprit de conceptualisation, de synthèse et d’analyse.
  • Aptitude à transmettre de manière pédagogique des connaissances et des compétences.
  • Créativité, esprit d’innovation
  • Dynamisme et curiosité
  • Animation d’équipes et de réseaux, gestion de conflits et de l’interculturel, négociation.
  • Adhésion aux valeurs et principes de l’organisation.

Conditions

  • Statut: Volontaire de la Solidarité Internationale (VSI)
  • Durée : 2 ans minimum
  • Indemnité globale : 1800 euros/mois
  • Mobilité : prévoir 30% du temps en déplacement nationaux et internationaux

Documents à envoyer : CV et lettre de motivation

Par email à : gvuillard@ecpat-france.org

En rappelant impérativement la référence : « Dir. Bureau 2015 »

Merci de ne pas téléphoner.


How to apply:

Documents à envoyer : CV et lettre de motivation

Par email à : gvuillard@ecpat-france.org

En rappelant impérativement la référence : « Dir. Bureau 2015 »

Poste à pourvoir à partir du 1er septembre 2015

Validité de l'offre 30 juin 2015

Merci de ne pas téléphoner.

Thailand: Research and Policy Team Intern

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Organization: ECPAT International
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 07 Jul 2015

ECPAT International

Vacancy Notice

Position: Research and Policy Team Intern

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Duration: Six Months

Reports to: Research and Monitoring Officer

Grading: INTERN

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP

The ECPAT International internship programme is designed to provide an opportunity to eligible candidates to contribute to and learn about child protection issues, particularly children’s rights to live free of commercial sexual exploitation. Interns are eligible to participate in the ECPAT International Secretariat activities. Interns are expected to carry out the duties assigned to them under the responsibility of the designated supervisor(s).

PRIMARY TASKS

  • Undertake secondary data research and help analyse information related to the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) to contribute to ECPAT reports;
  • Update and maintain ECPAT International’s various research databases;
  • Assist in the collection and input of research on CSEC for ECPAT Global Atlas online platform;
  • Proofread and edit ECPAT publications and materials as needed;
  • On an informal and as-needed basis, assist with other ECPAT regional and thematic programmatic tasks;
  • Other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Degree in international affairs, political science, law or similar field;
  • Strong research and writing skills;
  • Ability to synthesise large amounts of information into concise formats;
  • Experience in working with human rights and social development issues specifically as they relate to the rights of children;
  • Exposure to children’s rights or other social issues;
  • Experience using databases;
  • A native English speaker is necessary for this position.

Desirable

  • Previous experience living or working abroad;
  • Fluency in French or Spanish.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

A modest stipend of 10,000 Bath/month (around $300 USD) will be made available to the intern who is not sponsored by other organisations or institutions. All other costs related to the internship, i.e., travel, passport, visa or living costs in Bangkok, are to be borne by the intern or his/her sponsoring institution or organisation.


How to apply:

To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter, with your name and the position title in the subject line to vacancy@ecpat.net

For further information on the application process, please visit:

http://www.ecpat.net/employment

Thailand: Legal Intern for Research and Policy Team – Malaysia

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Organization: ECPAT International
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 10 Jul 2015

ECPAT International

Vacancy Notice

Position: Legal Intern for Research and Policy Team – Malaysia

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Duration: Six Months

Reports to: Research and Monitoring Officer

Grading: INTERN

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP

The ECPAT International internship programme is designed to provide an opportunity to eligible candidates to contribute to and learn about child protection issues, particularly children’s rights to live free of commercial sexual exploitation. Interns are eligible to participate in the ECPAT International Secretariat activities. Interns are expected to carry out the duties assigned to them under the responsibility of the designated supervisor(s).

PRIMARY TASKS

  • Research, collect and analyse information on national laws and legal procedures related to the commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) in Malaysia. This includes identifying amendments and changes, identifying good practices, researching case law and national level child rights mechanisms on child prostitution, child pornography, trafficking of children for sexual purposes and sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism;
  • Research, collect and analyse information on preventive measures, coordination and cooperation mechanisms and child and youth participation measures in Malaysia in relation to CSEC;
  • Based on this research, draft a detailed and comprehensive Country Monitoring Report (CMR) for Malaysia;
  • As requested, review other ECPAT publications and materials to strengthen texts related to legal and research frameworks;
  • Assist ECPAT International with translation and proofreading of publications and other documents;
  • Other tasks as assigned;
  • On an informal and as-needed basis, assist with other ECPAT regional and thematic programmatic tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

  • Degree in Law with a focus in international law and/or human rights or equivalent;
  • Strong research and writing skills;
  • Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise formats;
  • Experience in working with human rights and social development issues specifically as they relate to the rights of children;
  • Exposure to children’s rights or other social issues;
  • Fluency in English is necessary for this position.

Desirable

  • Previous experience living or working in Malaysia;
  • Acceptable level of knowledge of international legal standards relating to commercial sexual exploitation;
  • Previous exposure to children’s rights or other social activities.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

A modest stipend of 10,000 Bath/month (around $300 USD) will be made available to the intern who is not sponsored by other organizations or institutions. All other costs related to the internship, i.e., travel, passport, visa or living costs in Bangkok, are to be borne by the intern or his/her sponsoring institution or organisation.


How to apply:

To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter, with your name and the position title in the subject line to vacancy@ecpat.net

For further information on the application process, please visit:

http://www.ecpat.net/employment

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Gender and Conflict Adviser

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Organization: Department for International Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 12 Jul 2015

The Stabilisation Unit (SU) is seeking a Gender & Conflict Adviser to lead the delivery of the SU’s cross-cutting objective on gender, peace and security. The post reflects increased recognition in our conflict, stabilisation, security and justice work of the need to integrate gender as a priority area to assure the effectiveness of HMG interventions. The Gender & Conflict Adviser will lead the SU’s work on gender including on Women, Peace and Security and as part of the FCO Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI). The Adviser must work across all teams in the SU, as well as across HMG and internationally. The Adviser will support the integration of gender across conflict, stabilisation, security and justice work within the Unit and across HMG, including integrating gender into conflict analysis and broader work on conflict, stabilisation, security and justice. The Adviser will also task manage the PSVI Team of Experts Function Manager. The Gender & Conflict Adviser must be willing and able to work both across Whitehall on policy and in the field. This is an exciting, challenging and stimulating job which offers the opportunity to shape HMG’s efforts to prevent and respond to conflict in and across priority regions.

****ABOUT THE TEAM****

The Conflict and Stabilisation Team (CST), along with the Unit’s Security and Justice and Lessons teams is home to the Unit's subject matter experts. These teams undertake a wide range of assignment work related to conflict issues on behalf of the Unit’s key departmental clients.

The SU supports the UK’s engagement in conflict-affected environments by supplying high quality personnel in the right place at the right time. In order to ensure that the Unit can meet the demands of its key departmental clients, the SU invests in the acquisition and management of the knowledge and skills that are essential to delivering HMG's Building Stability Overseas Strategy (BSOS).

CST responds to requests for support from the key departmental clients covering conflict analysis, programme design, programme reviews, evaluation and other activities relating to HMG’s work in preventing or stabilising violent conflict. The team is a centre of expertise which brings a whole of government approach to bear, applying lessons formally captured by the Unit and ensuring that HMG interventions are consistent with BSOS and NSC strategies. The Team includes a number of subject matter experts in conflict, governance and community engagement and includes a cadre of senior Deployable Civilian Experts (DCEs) – contractors identified through a recruitment process and available on a call-down basis to complement the skills available within the core team and provide a surge capacity, including as part of the Unit’s response to crises. The Team is seeking an individual with significant experience of working for HMG on gender in a conflict context to strengthen the Unit's ability to provide practical conflict advice and programmatic support in line with BSOS objectives and deliver the Unit’s objectives on gender and conflct. The team is keen to reflect the skills and experience of staff from FCO, DFID and MoD and applications from staff in those departments with a strong track record of relevant work on conflict will be welcome.

The post-holder will be allocated a geographic as well as a thematic area of responsibility to lead on the SU's behalf. This role entails close working with other teams in the Unit and S/he should be prepared to undergo Hostile Environments Awareness Training (HEAT) and to deploy at short notice to insecure environments.

All SU deployments follow strict standard operating procedures, including appropriate training, medical checks, equipment, in-country and back-office support, and comply with all HMG security protocols in country.

****KEY RESPONSIBILITIES****

The Gender and Conflict Adviser will be responsible for leading the delivery of the SU’s thematic cross-cutting commitment on gender, peace and security. This will include:

· Supporting SU key departmental clients with the implementation of the UK National Action Plan (NAP) on Women, Peace and Security;

· Ensuring SU meets its commitments in the NAP on UNSCR 1325;

· Providing technical support to the FCO’s Preventing Sexual Violence Initiative (PSVI), including supporting the design and delivery of country work and deployments associated with the PSVI;

· Task managing the PSVI Team of Experts Function Manager;

· Supporting the integration of gender into conflict, stabilisation, security and justice work including gender analysis in conflict analysis and stabilisation planning and the design, delivery and evaluation of country work;

· Developing the gender and conflict expertise on the Civilian Stabilisation Group (CSG) to ensure experts are available and capacity built to support country operations where requested;

· Capturing, analysing and sharing lessons on integrating gender in conflict, stabilisation, security and justice work to inform policy and practice;

· Leading the design and delivery of cross-Whitehall training on women, peace and security;

· Building capacity on gender within the Unit and across HMG, including ensuring gender is effectively integrated in stabilisation and conflict, and security and justice training;

· Liaising with MOD and the military to support the integration of gender into military doctrine, training and operations;

· Developing and maintaining cross-HMG and external relationships.

PLEASE NOTE: due to the dynamic nature of our work, aspects of this post may change over time. The post-holder will need to be flexible and willing to adapt to evolving responsibilities.

****SKILLS & EXPERIENCE****

****Essential Skills / Experience****

· Significant understanding of and experience working on gender issues in the field, with demonstrated experience at the national level on policy and capacity;

· Experience of working in and on conflict and delivering effectively within the HMG conflict architecture;

· Understanding of the relationship between gender, conflict, stabilisation, security and justice;

· Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience of analysing conflict, particularly through a gender lens;

· Experience in policy analysis, and implementation in a fragile or conflict situation;

· Understanding of International Law; specifically International Humanitarian Law (IHL) but also human rights law;

· Experience of cross-government working, ideally at both strategic and operational levels, and a demonstrated capacity to operate effectively and in a politically-savvy way with a range of Whitehall actors;

· Familiarity/current knowledge of conflict-affected environments, ideally in one or more of SU’s key priority countries (e.g. Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Somalia, S Sudan, Yemen etc)****.****

****Highly Desirable Skills / Experience****

· Working knowledge and/or experience of one or more international organisations (e.g. UN, EU, AU, NATO) involved in conflict;

· A good understanding of HMG strategic interests and how HMG operates across the political, development and security spheres, especially its various departmental research, cross-cutting issues, multi-lateral liaison and analysis teams;

· Experience of working with the military and civilians, ideally in integrated civilian-military structures;

· Experience of budget management.

· Experience of designing and delivering a strategy to time and positive effect.

****THE STABILISATION UNIT****

The Stabilisation Unit is an operational agency supporting government efforts to tackle instability overseas.

We support integrated coordination of government work in fragile and conflict-affected states, acting as a centre of expertise on conflict, stabilisation, security and justice. We also support government responses on crises like the Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone, by focusing on conflict, instability and security aspects caused by this situation. As a part of this work, we train and deploy qualified and experienced civilian experts to support government work in conflict situations, and to multilateral missions on behalf of the Foreign & Commonwealth Office. We are responsible for safety and security of all staff deployed through us.

Who we are

We’re a civil-military operational unit based in London. We are funded through the Conflict Stability and Security Fund which is governed through the National Security Council. We currently have core staff members from ten government departments as well as serving military and police officers.

The Unit is also home to the Civilian Stabilisation Group, a pool of over 1000 civilian experts drawn from the public and private sectors plus an additional pool of serving police officers. Members of the CSG have expertise in key areas applicable to stabilisation contexts including governance, security sector reform, rule of law, strategic communications, economic recovery, policing, border control and public finance.

Civilian experts and police are deployed alongside and integrated with UK and allied military or as civilian only teams, or as part of EU, NATO, UN and OSCE missions and work with local partners to build stability. In a crisis, the Stabilisation Unit can deploy people to difficult locations within 48 hours, and have deployed in the past in as little as 12 hours.

For information on the Stabilisation Unit, please visit our website www.gov.uk/stabilisation-unit

****FURTHER INFORMATION****

For general information contact SUHR@stabilisationunit.gov.uk. For specific information about the post, please contact Rosy Cave on r-cave@dfid.gov.uk or 0207 008 6938.


How to apply:

Please apply via Civil Service Jobs - https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi and search for vacancy reference 1459321.

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Deputy Director, CHASE OT (DFID), 2 posts

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Organization: Department for International Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 29 Jul 2015

****Choose a Job Less Ordinary****

****YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO OUR WORLD****

****DEPUTY DIRECTOR, RESILIENCE AND POLICY SUPPORT****

****AND****

****DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PLANNING AND PERFORMANCE****

****£72,000 plus allowances Permanent contract****

****Based in London Closing Date 29 July 2015****

The Crown Agents’ Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Operations Team (CHASE OT), co-located with the Department for International Development (DFID), is an established and highly respected team supporting the UK Government in global humanitarian disaster resilience, preparedness and response.

We are looking for ****TWO****Deputy Directors (Resilience and Policy Support; Planning and Performance), who can work strategically at senior levels to influence internal and international humanitarian policy and response activity leading to the delivery of timely, appropriate and sustainable assistance to those affected by disasters.

Based in London, at DFID’s offices, you will network effectively and work collaboratively with a range of partners and disciplines across the UK Government, humanitarian agencies and at country level. You will be confident in providing advice, analysis, and preparing political and public briefings.

As well as a degree level qualification, in a subject area clearly related to humanitarian work, you will have extensive knowledge and experience of humanitarian response, disaster preparedness and resilience, programming, accountability and performance.

You will have experience of leading responses to major humanitarian emergencies, and will be expert in the assessment of needs following natural disasters and conflict. You will advise on, design, implement and monitor response strategies. You must be able to demonstrate substantial safety and security knowledge and understanding and be able to lead/support UK Government humanitarian field based activity.

In return we offer you the chance to lead on exciting and inspiring work in an influential department at the forefront of humanitarian activity and delivery.


How to apply:

Are you ready for this challenge? If you feel you have the energy, dedication and expertise to help us deliver positive change, please visit our website for a full job description and application instructions: www.crownagents.co.uk/jobs

Thailand: Child and Youth Participation Programme Intern

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Organization: ECPAT International
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 23 Jul 2015

ECPAT International

Vacancy Notice

Position: Child and Youth Participation Programme Intern

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Starting date: August 2015

Duration: Six Months (with the possibility of extension)

Reports to: Global Coordinator on Children’s Participation

Grading: INTERN

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP

The ECPAT International internship programme is designed to provide an opportunity to eligible candidates to contribute to and learn about child protection issues, particularly children’s rights to live free of commercial sexual exploitation. Interns are eligible to participate in the ECPAT International Secretariat activities. Interns are expected to carry out the duties assigned to them under the responsibility of the designated supervisor(s).

PRIMARY TASKS

Provide overall support to the Global Coordinator on Children’s Participation to implement the Child & Youth Participation Programme “Giving Voice to Victims of CSEC”

Specific Responsibilities include:

  1. Support ECPAT International Child and Youth Advisory Committee (EICYAC) through regular communication using virtual paltforms, individual communication, consulting on thematic issues, design and implementation of micro projects t
  2. Support the Global Coordinator in organizing capacity building of EICAYC members
  3. Support the Global Coordinator in developing, monitoring and evaluation of the projects with ECPAT Network members
  4. Support the Global Coordinator in the preparation of technical papers and documents
  5. Assist in the preparations of PowerPoint presentations, meeting notes etc.
  6. Provide other administrative and programme support as needed.
  7. Assist in finalizing the quarterly reports and update of the CYPP work plan etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

· Degree in social sciences or in human rights with relevant work experience

· Excellent English is necessary for this position

· Working knowledge of Spanish and French language

· Excellent communication skills

· Strong report writing skills

· Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise formats

· Good knowledge of computer applications including virtual platforms etc.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

A modest stipend of 10,000 Bath/month (around $300 USD) will be made available to the intern who is not sponsored by other organizations or institutions. All other costs related to the internship, i.e., travel, passport, visa or living costs in Bangkok, are to be borne by the intern or his/her sponsoring institution or organization.


How to apply:

To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter, with your name and the position title in the subject line to vacancy@ecpat.net

For further information on the application process, please visit:

http://www.ecpat.net/employment


Thailand: Legal Officer - Sexual Exploitation of Children Online

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Organization: ECPAT International
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 04 Aug 2015

Vacancy Notice

Legal Officer - Sexual Exploitation of Children Online

Position

Job title Legal Officer - Sexual Exploitation of Children Online

Duty station Bangkok, Thailand

Reports to: Head of Programme: Combating Sexual Exploitation of Children Online

Duration of contract Initial one year contract (renewable)

Grade C

Organisational Background

ECPAT International is a global network of organisations working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. It seeks to encourage the world community to ensure that children everywhere enjoy their fundamental rights free and secure from all forms of commercial sexual exploitation.

The ECPAT network currently has more than 85 member organizations in over 77 countries in Africa, Americas, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. All of these members are independent organisations or coalitions working against the commercial sexual exploitation of children. The ECPAT Secretariat coordinates the global work of ECPAT International and is based in Bangkok, Thailand. The Secretariat designs programmes, advocacy and strategies to facilitate a range of network initiatives to make the greatest impact on combating Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC).

The Legal Officer will be based in the ECPAT Secretariat, in Bangkok, Thailand, within the sexual exploitation of children online (SECO) Programme team. ECPAT International’s history is rooted in advocacy strategies to combat child sexual exploitation of children through the misuse of technologies with extensive work over the years to put this issue on the global agenda. ECPAT’s Programme to Combat Sexual Exploitation of Children Online promotes a multi-stakeholder approach through working closely with civil society organizations, law enforcement, government and inter-governmental entities as well as the private sector, in addressing this issue at all levels. One area of work of the SECO P rogramme is looking at legal frameworks at national and regional level and how these are implemented and aligned with international norms such as the Council of Europe Convention on Protection of Children against Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse and the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, in order to use the findings to both support advocacy strategies of our network members and advocacy processes with policy and law makers globally.

Job purpose

Under the overall guidance of the Head of the Combating Sexual Exploitation of Children Online Programme, the Legal Officer is responsible for the development and implementation of the SECO Programme legal work and provides SECO related legal input to advocacy and other papers at organizational level (under technical supervision of Head of Legal Programme)

The main tasks and responsibilities are detailed below.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Legal research and advocacy

  • Research, collect and analyze information on national laws and legal procedures related to sexual offences against children online in different countries/jurisdictions. This includes identifying amendments and changes, identifying good practices, researching case law, drafting a variety of reports and updating existing ones;
  • Develop position papers as well as advocacy briefs on specific aspects of procedural and substantive laws at a national, regional and international level in order to make recommendations and raise awareness about legal challenges to eventually feed in advocacy processes;
  • Present SECO Programme’s advocacy messages in the field of expertise targeting key stakeholders and decision makers;
  • Prepare country briefings on the topic of the sexual exploitation of children online to be submitted to the UN CRC on the Optional Protocol on the Sale of Children, Child Prostitution and Child Pornography (OPSC) for those State Parties that are due for reports focusing on the Sexual Exploitation of Children;
  • Input the SECO legal components for institutional advocacy papers and studies;
  • Ensure coherence of outputs and results with agreed work plans and timelines;

Supporting the development of the legal component in the capacity building strategy for network members

  • Develop the content of training modules and materials related to key identified legal aspects which are designed to build the capacity of the network members in coordination with the Capacity Building Officer of the SECO Programme;
  • Deliver the content, face-to-face or remotely, whenever scheduled;
  • Provide technical expertise upon requests of ECPAT´s network members on particular legal aspects in the field of expertise;
  • Identify key topics for content development in the field of expertise aligned with the SECO Programme´s objectives and priority areas;
  • Actively promote the objectives of the SECO Programme strategy;
  • Perform other tasks as assigned;

Profile

Qualifications

  • Advanced university degree in law or commensurate work experience in the legal field;
  • Minimum of 5 years progressively responsible and relevant professional experience working in the legal arena at a national, regional and/or international level;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the child´s right to be protected from sexual exploitation in a digital environment related-issues (substantive and procedural laws);
  • Relevant experience in the field of international development, human rights, and non-governmental organisations;
  • Excellent English language skills; knowledge of French/ Spanish/ Russian is a plus.

Competencies

  • Demonstrated commitment to ECPAT’s vision, values and principles;
  • Communication: excellent writing, speaking and presentation skills;
  • Drive for results;
  • Relating and networking: excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and tact;
  • Persuading and influencing: charismatic, credible and good negotiating skills.
  • Ability to analyze and synthesize large amounts of information;
  • Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including the ability to think creatively, to innovate and to set priorities, create management work plans and evaluate progress.

Salary and benefits

ECPAT offers a competitive remuneration package and staff benefits.


How to apply:

For more information on how to apply please see our website: http://www.ecpat.net/employment

Thailand: Legal Semantic Project Intern (French Speaking)

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Organization: ECPAT International
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 31 Jul 2015

ECPAT International

Vacancy Notice

Position:Legal Semantic Project Intern (French Speaking)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Starting date:Mid of August

Duration: Six Months

Reports to:Project Coordinator, Terminology and Semantics Project, ECPAT Luxembourg/ Head of Legal Programme, ECPAT International

Grading: INTERN

Organisational Background

ECPAT International is a global network of organisations working to eliminate all forms of sexual exploitation of children. The ECPAT network has 85 member organizations in 77 countries in Africa, Americas, Europe and the CIS, Asia and the Pacific. All of these members are independent organisations or coalitions working for the eradication of sexual exploitation of children. The ECPAT International Secretariat coordinates the global work of ECPAT International and is based in Bangkok, Thailand. A key priority for ECPAT International is to engage in international research projects, to strengthen and support the work of its network members.

Terminology and Semantics Project

Words matter. The decision to use one word over another can radically alter our reaction to a situation. The meaning ascribed to a term can dramatically change our conceptualisation of an issue, often leading to an entirely different understanding of the same problem. For example, the term ‘child prostitute’ conjures a different mental image from, ‘sexually abused child through prostitution.’ Equally, hearing the words ‘child sexual abuse material’ evokes a different emotional response from ‘child pornography’.

Disagreement over terminology and semantics has consumed significant time and resources. Stakeholders often make hasty decisions to use one term over another, or worse even continue to use a term that is outdated or damaging to the dignity of the child victim.

Working across languages raises further challenges. Direct translations often do not convey the same meaning, especially when addressing complex terms or behavior. Without clear guidance from linguists or experts on sexual exploitation of children, stakeholders are left to manage these difficult questions relating to terminology on their own. With the global epidemic of child sexual exploitation growing at an exponential rate, the need for conceptual clarity and precision in terminology is all the more important.

ECPAT International in partnership with ECPAT Luxembourg began a process in 2014 to establish international guidelines on terminology through an inter-agency working group of leading international institutions: non-governmental organizations, UN agencies, inter-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and law enforcement agencies. This Inter-agency Working Group has met over the past 6 months to jointly discuss and develop guidelines on the terminology on sexual exploitation of children. The objective is to create a process where key child rights stakeholders and organizations themselves have ownership over all aspects of the process, from conceptualization to drafting the guidelines. As part of this process, ECPAT is also leading a consultation process to develop the guidelines in Spanish and French. The French and Spanish Guidelines are meant to be substantive rather than literal translations of the English Guidelines.

ECPAT International seeks an intern to assist in the development of the Terminology Guidelines in French.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

The Legal Intern will work closely with the Project Coordinator to develop Terminology Guidelines and *Travaux Preparatoires*in French, based on the work of the International Working Group. The Legal Intern will assist the Coordinator in:

· Revising the initial translation of the French Guidelines and Travaux Preparatoires to ensure it accurately reflects the substance of the English version;

· Assist in eliciting feedback on the French experts on the Guidelines and Travaux Preparatoires;

· Coordinate the collection of feedback on the French text from members of the IWG;

· Work to compile and incorporate the revisions and comments from Francophone Experts and IWG members into the French texts as well as the English texts;

· Support the Project Coordinator in the organization of Interagency Working Group meetings, teleconferences, briefing notes, representation at the key events, dissemination of the project outcomes/progress to the network and key stakeholders;

· Provide assistance to the Project Coordinator as required on any other matters relating to the Terminology and Semantics Project.

Required qualifications

· Masters level degree (or equivalent) in law, human rights or other related discipline;

· Native French speaker;

· Demonstrated knowledge of child rights instruments and monitoring processes;

· Work experience with non-government organizations would be an asset;

· Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is an asset.

Competencies

· Demonstrated commitment to ECPAT’s vision, values and principles;

· Communication: excellent writing, speaking and presentation skills;

· Planning and Organizing: setting of clearly defined objectives, activity planning and monitoring, and ability to adapt as required;

· The ability to analyse complex and/or multi-sourced information and summarise it for a range of different audiences;

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

Internship Conditions

A modest stipend of 10,000 Bath/month (around $300 USD) will be made available to interns who are not sponsored by other organizations or institutions. All other costs related to the internship, i.e., travel, passport, visa or living costs in Bangkok, are to be borne by the intern or his/her sponsoring institution or organization. Interns who are performing their duties for academic credit or as part of requisite coursework are ineligible for a stipend.


How to apply:

To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter, with your name and the position title in the subject line to vacancy@ecpat.net

For further information on the application process, please visit:

http://www.ecpat.net/employment

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Overseas Security Adviser

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Organization: Department for International Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 03 Aug 2015

Job title: OverseasSecurity Adviser

Location:London (with short-term overseas visits as required).

****Type of contract: Permanent****

****Salary: £49420 basic (plus generous allowances)****

****Application deadline: 03 August 2015****

****Our business****

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies.

The Stabilisation Unit (SU), established in 2004, is jointly owned by the Department for International Development (DFID), Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and Ministry of Defence (MOD). The Unit’s role is to support countries emerging from violent conflict. The SU Deployments Team supports more than 150 concurrent deployments on behalf of HMG to a wide range of conflict affected and potentially hostile environments. The Team is responsible for the rapid deployment of properly prepared civilian experts in support of UK stabilisation efforts overseas.

Recent events and the developing role of the SU in coordinating cross-Whitehall activity in stabilisation contexts, including the deployment of Stabilisation Response Teams (SRTs) places the Stabilisation Unit (SU) at the centre of joint HMG risk-assessment and security management. Advice is required in dynamic security environments to support HMG teams deployed overseas. Crown Agents is recruiting an Overseas Security Adviser to work alongside the existing Senior Overseas Security Adviser to fulfill the increasing demand for risk assessment and security advice to deployed staff, consultants, contractors and Deployable Civilian Experts (DCEs). This will include locations where there is no established HMG security architecture

****Roles and responsibilities include:****

  • Provide specialist security advice and support to all Stabilisation Unit activities and deployments to fragile and conflict affected environments, from planning and development through to operational delivery
  • Produce risk assessments and draft submissions that can be used to inform both risk owners and deploying staff on the key risks and mitigations associated with deployments to specific locations
  • Self-deploy, as necessary, to conduct security assessments and fact-finding in fragile and hostile environments
  • Complete comprehensive written reports with clear recommendations for the mitigation of assessed threats and risks
  • Undertake any other advisory duties as directed by the Senior Operational Security Advisor
  • Provide a weekly verbal briefing to senior management on key security issues facing the Stabilisation Unit
  • Deliver pre-deployment and post-deployment briefs for Stabilisation Unit deployees
  • Provide security support as necessary to deployed staff, including the provision of additional advice and the staffing (where appropriate) of approvals for high risk travel in mission
  • Initiate and manage information and threat warnings to deployed Stabilisation Unit staff, potentially within compressed timelines
  • Provide out of hours security advice and support to the Senior Management Team
  • Be prepared to deploy at short notice in a crisis response deployment that requires integrated security advice / management
  • Maintain the Stabilisation Unit high risk deployments register
  • Develop effective working relationships with colleagues, peers, external security professionals and overseas security managers that enhance the quality and breadth of security advice to the Stabilisation Unit
  • Be prepared to work with MOD, FCO and DFID country teams as necessary to provide security and duty of care advice during the development of policy objectives for potential high risk deployments
  • Maintain awareness of the political and security situation in deployment (and potential deployment) locations
  • Assist the Senior Operational Security Advisor in drafting and maintaining the Stabilisation Unit’s standard operating procedures and policies for safety and security

****Essential Qualifications, skills and experience****

  • Extensive experience of operating in hostile environments
  • Recent and sustained track record of providing security and safety advice for personnel and infrastructure against a spectrum of threats
  • A broad understanding of international security issues, current affairs and a working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation
  • A proven track record of support to deployed staff in a dynamic, operationally-focused environment
  • The intellectual rigour and proven ability to synthesise information from multiple sources to provide effective security advice and assessments
  • Able to embrace uncertainty and work with ambiguity
  • Comfortable working to tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, and able to respond effectively to short notice assignments under pressure
  • Able to anticipate operational safety requirements based on imperfect information and indicators
  • Able to work both independently and as a team member
  • Experience in the preparation and delivery of security & safety training
  • Experience in producing written risk assessments under time pressure that reflect the realities faced by deployed staff
  • A proven track record in briefing policy and operational requirements to senior management, staff and other parties concisely and effectively
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; unambiguous and succinct when dealing with complex ideas
  • Able to be authoritative when necessary; withstanding challenge whilst sustaining effective working relationships
  • Previous Whitehall / HMG experience would be highly desirable

How to apply:

****Application process****

For the full job description and application instructions, please visit www.crownagents.co.uk/jobs

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Humanitarian Public Health Adviser

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Organization: Department for International Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Aug 2015

Humanitarian Public Health Adviser

Please only apply if you have eligibility to work in the UK

****Job title: Humanitarian Public Health Adviser****

****Location: CHASE OT, London****

****Type of contract: Permanent****

****Salary: £45,850****

****Application deadline: Tuesday 30 June****

****Our business****

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies.

Humanitarian Advisers are competent humanitarian professionals who can work strategically to influence internal and international processes, and who are able to design and implement programmes on the ground. Advisors provide specialist advice, analysis and support during a response.

Advisors will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to network effectively. They will be able to work in collaboration with a range of partners and disciplines across Whitehall and with humanitarian agencies at country level.

In addition to general humanitarian duties, the Humanitarian Public Health Adviser will be the focal point within the CHASE Operations’ Team for policy and practise within the humanitarian health sector. This fits within a DFID context of strengthening the collaboration between humanitarian and development health partners and ensuring that short-term humanitarian interventions support longer-term development goals.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Humanitarian Public Health Adviser may include:

  • Support DFID and/or DFID partner humanitarian impact and needs’ assessments, focusing on public health.
  • Recommend programme priorities and strategies as well as appropriate delivery methods, with a specific role for public health priorities and strategies.
  • Liaise with DFID staff including field teams (as required), DoH, PHE, FCO, MoD officials, WHO, UNICEF, UNOCHA, other donors, Red Cross/Crescent and NGO personnel as required.
  • Support DFID operational engagement with: the UK Surgical Platform; the UK International Emergency Trauma Register; Foreign Medical Teams; International Health Partners; and the WHO Rapid Response Fund.
  • Review partner programme concept notes and project proposals (general and health-specific).
  • Track global response budgets and donor pledges.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of international agencies and DFID’s partners.
  • Identify institutional strengths and weaknesses and advise remedial actions.
  • Provide humanitarian reports and analysis, with particular reference to health aspects.
  • Lead field teams (with responsibility for safety and security).
  • Support Field Team Leaders with humanitarian and public health advice as required.
  • Represent DFID at international forums, and with overseas governments and authorities.
  • Attend and support international coordination mechanisms as required, including engagement with the Health Cluster.
  • Provide advice to CHASE OT HQ management.
  • Give policy and technical advice as appropriate and as required, particularly public health policy and practise in humanitarian crises.
  • Assist the development of DFID business cases for response interventions, particularly health related business cases.
  • Liaise closely with DFID health advisers in London and in countries.
  • Work to strengthen collaboration between humanitarian and development health partners, to ensure that short-term humanitarian interventions support longer term development goals, and that these longer term development interventions build resilience to conflict and disasters.
  • Ensure that humanitarian health responses are working closely, and strengthening national and district systems and local communities, to leave behind expanded and more resilient health systems after an emergency.

Essential Qualifications, skills and experience required

General humanitarian

  • Significant experience of leading a response to rapid onset disasters and complex emergencies.
  • Extensive senior level experience of working in developing countries and/or in fragile and conflict affected environments
  • Strong programme management skills
  • Substantial demonstrable experience of working in a senior capacity in humanitarian operational environments, in a head office and field environment.
  • Excellent networking and representational skills at all levels, including Government, UN, RC Movement and NGOS.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of humanitarian theory, practice and architecture, humanitarian risk assessment and planning and managing humanitarian responses.
  • Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, and ability to deal with a varied, demanding, often conflicting and rapidly changing workload.

Public health specific

  • At least five years’ experience of designing and leading public health programmes in humanitarian responses in developing countries.
  • Good understanding of epidemiology and epidemic responses and, ideally, first-hand experience of these responses.
  • Knowledge based on experience of health service delivery in a developing country context, including of health system development challenges.
  • Masters’ degree in public health or equivalent qualification.

Technical competences required

  • Humanitarian risks assessment and analysis.
  • Planning and managing humanitarian responses.
  • Humanitarian theory, practice and architecture.
  • Disaster resilience theory, practice and architecture, including resilience of health systems.
  • Practical experience of running humanitarian operations.
  • Knowledge of the development effectiveness agenda, the international development system, and institutional and organisational knowledge.
  • Demonstrable understanding of epidemiology, communicable disease control, epidemic responses, disease surveillance, reproductive, maternal and child health, nutrition, behaviour change communication, chronic disease prevention and management.
  • Knowledge of multi-sector approaches to tackling health outcomes.
  • Understanding of both the global health and humanitarian contexts, including international architecture.
  • Knowledge of health service delivery in a developing country context.
  • Knowledge and application of wider determinants of health.
  • Knowledge and application of evidence, innovation and evaluation.
  • Demonstrable safety and security management skills.

Desirable skills

  • Coordination of humanitarian response.
  • Contingency planning at government level.
  • Knowledge of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
  • Senior level communications (including briefing).
  • Information Management and reporting.
  • Training.
  • HR and administration.
  • Full driving licence.

How to apply:

For more information please visit our website- http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/

Thailand: Legal Intern – Access to Justice

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Organization: ECPAT International
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 31 Aug 2015

ECPAT International

Vacancy Notice

Position:Legal Intern – Access to Justice

Reports to:Head of Legal Programme, ECPAT International

Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Duration: Six months

Grading: INTERN

Organisational Background

ECPAT International is a global network of organisations working to eliminate all forms of sexual exploitation of children. The ECPAT global network currently has 85 member organizations in 77 countries in Africa, Americas, Europe and the CIS, Asia and the Pacific. All of ECPAT’s members are independent organisations or coalitions working for the eradication of sexual exploitation of children. The ECPAT International Secretariat coordinates the global work of the network and is based in Bangkok, Thailand. A key priority for ECPAT International is to engage in international research projects, which aim to strengthen and support the work of its network members.

The Access to Justice Project

More children are at risk of being sexually exploited today than ever before, despite increased global attention in recent years.[1] The UNODC estimates that as many as 58 per cent of all human trafficking cases involve some form of sexual exploitation,[2] and 27 per cent of cases involve children.With international travel reaching unprecedented levels (one billion border crossings in 2014); the worldwide web connecting almost 40 per cent of the global population; and information communication technology (ICT) advancing rapidly, sexual exploitation is changing, taking on new modalities and manifestations. Sexual exploitation through ICTs is evolving at an alarming pace, incorporating new technologies such as webcams and smartphones to enable self-generated sexual abuse materials, ‘live video streaming,’ and online grooming. Sexual exploitation through travel and tourism is now adapting to accommodate not only the overseas tourist but also the local travelling businessman.

Sexual exploitation of children, in all of its forms, constitutes a violation of a child’s human rights under international law.

All too often, child victims of sexual exploitation are denied justice, the opportunity for a full recovery, and a chance to start a new life. Without access to justice or effective remedy, a victim of sexual exploitation is denied the chance to become a survivor.

ECPAT International is engaged in a multi-country study, which aims to understand the unique barriers facing child victims of sexual exploitation when they access justice and remedy from the judicial process. The overall objective of the Project is to advocate at the international level for more robust measures to ensure justice, recovery and reintegration and compensation for child victims. A key priority of the project is to bring the voices and experiences of child victims and survivors to the international forum.

ECPAT International seeks two interns to work on the Access to Justice project and to support ECPAT’s UN advocacy programme.

Major Tasks and Responsibilities

The Legal Intern will work closely with the Head of Legal Programme to assist in bringing the Access to Justice Project to completion. The Legal Intern will assist in the following tasks:

· Preparing legal research and memoranda on international laws and standards relating to child victims’ right to access and seek justice and remedy for sexual exploitation;

· Assisting in drafting, revising and finalizing the multi-country study on Access to Justice for child victims: (1) Right to justice; (2) Right to recovery and reintegration; (3) Right to compensation;

· Preparing advocacy briefing notes on child victims’ right to access justice and remedy for UN bodies and regional human rights mechanisms;

· Working with the Child and Youth Participation Programme to develop and launch the Child Victims’ Bill of Rights,which seeks to empower children to become active agents in their own protection;

· Assisting the Head of Legal Programme in developing UN interventions on access to justice for the UN Human Rights Council, UN Special Procedures, and the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child;

· Assisting the Head of Legal Programme on UN advocacy generally – supporting ECPAT network members in the UPR process; providing assistance to network members on drafting alternative submissions for the CRC Committee; and responding to request of the UN Special Procedures on matters relating to sexual exploitation of children.

Required qualifications

· Masters level degree (or equivalent) in law, human rights or other related discipline;

· Demonstrated knowledge of child rights instruments and monitoring processes;

· Work experience with non-government organizations would be an asset;

· Fluency in written and spoken English and Spanish is an asset.

Competencies

· Demonstrated commitment to ECPAT’s vision, values and principles;

· Excellent writing, speaking and presentation skills;

· The ability to analyse complex and/or multi-sourced information and summarise it for a range of different audiences;

· Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS

A modest stipend of 10,000 Bath/month (around $300 USD) will be made available to the intern who is not sponsored by other organizations or institutions. All other costs related to the internship, i.e., travel, passport, visa or living costs in Bangkok, are to be borne by the intern or his/her sponsoring institution or organization.


How to apply:

To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter, with your name and the position title in the subject line to vacancy@ecpat.net

For further information on the application process, please visit:

http://www.ecpat.net/employment

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Humanitarian Public Health Adviser

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Organization: Department for International Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 16 Aug 2015

****Job title: Humanitarian Public Health Adviser****

****Location: CHASE OT, London****

****Type of contract: Permanent****

****Salary: £45,850****

****Application deadline: Sunday 16th August****

****Our business****

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies.

Humanitarian Advisers are competent humanitarian professionals who can work strategically to influence internal and international processes, and who are able to design and implement programmes on the ground. Advisors provide specialist advice, analysis and support during a response.

Advisors will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to network effectively. They will be able to work in collaboration with a range of partners and disciplines across Whitehall and with humanitarian agencies at country level.

In addition to general humanitarian duties, the Humanitarian Public Health Adviser will be the focal point within the CHASE Operations’ Team for policy and practise within the humanitarian health sector. This fits within a DFID context of strengthening the collaboration between humanitarian and development health partners and ensuring that short-term humanitarian interventions support longer-term development goals.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the Humanitarian Public Health Adviser may include:

  • Support DFID and/or DFID partner humanitarian impact and needs’ assessments, focusing on public health.
  • Recommend programme priorities and strategies as well as appropriate delivery methods, with a specific role for public health priorities and strategies.
  • Liaise with DFID staff including field teams (as required), DoH, PHE, FCO, MoD officials, WHO, UNICEF, UNOCHA, other donors, Red Cross/Crescent and NGO personnel as required.
  • Support DFID operational engagement with: the UK Surgical Platform; the UK International Emergency Trauma Register; Foreign Medical Teams; International Health Partners; and the WHO Rapid Response Fund.
  • Review partner programme concept notes and project proposals (general and health-specific).
  • Track global response budgets and donor pledges.
  • Monitor and report on the performance of international agencies and DFID’s partners.
  • Identify institutional strengths and weaknesses and advise remedial actions.
  • Provide humanitarian reports and analysis, with particular reference to health aspects.
  • Lead field teams (with responsibility for safety and security).
  • Support Field Team Leaders with humanitarian and public health advice as required.
  • Represent DFID at international forums, and with overseas governments and authorities.
  • Attend and support international coordination mechanisms as required, including engagement with the Health Cluster.
  • Provide advice to CHASE OT HQ management.
  • Give policy and technical advice as appropriate and as required, particularly public health policy and practise in humanitarian crises.
  • Assist the development of DFID business cases for response interventions, particularly health related business cases.
  • Liaise closely with DFID health advisers in London and in countries.
  • Work to strengthen collaboration between humanitarian and development health partners, to ensure that short-term humanitarian interventions support longer term development goals, and that these longer term development interventions build resilience to conflict and disasters.
  • Ensure that humanitarian health responses are working closely, and strengthening national and district systems and local communities, to leave behind expanded and more resilient health systems after an emergency.

Essential Qualifications, skills and experience required

General humanitarian

  • Significant experience of leading a response to rapid onset disasters and complex emergencies.
  • Extensive senior level experience of working in developing countries and/or in fragile and conflict affected environments
  • Strong programme management skills
  • Substantial demonstrable experience of working in a senior capacity in humanitarian operational environments, in a head office and field environment.
  • Excellent networking and representational skills at all levels, including Government, UN, RC Movement and NGOS.
  • Demonstrable knowledge and experience of humanitarian theory, practice and architecture, humanitarian risk assessment and planning and managing humanitarian responses.
  • Exceptional organisational and prioritisation skills, and ability to deal with a varied, demanding, often conflicting and rapidly changing workload.

Public health specific

  • At least five years’ experience of designing and leading public health programmes in humanitarian responses in developing countries.
  • Good understanding of epidemiology and epidemic responses and, ideally, first-hand experience of these responses.
  • Knowledge based on experience of health service delivery in a developing country context, including of health system development challenges.
  • Masters’ degree in public health or equivalent qualification.

Technical competences required

  • Humanitarian risks assessment and analysis.
  • Planning and managing humanitarian responses.
  • Humanitarian theory, practice and architecture.
  • Disaster resilience theory, practice and architecture, including resilience of health systems.
  • Practical experience of running humanitarian operations.
  • Knowledge of the development effectiveness agenda, the international development system, and institutional and organisational knowledge.
  • Demonstrable understanding of epidemiology, communicable disease control, epidemic responses, disease surveillance, reproductive, maternal and child health, nutrition, behaviour change communication, chronic disease prevention and management.
  • Knowledge of multi-sector approaches to tackling health outcomes.
  • Understanding of both the global health and humanitarian contexts, including international architecture.
  • Knowledge of health service delivery in a developing country context.
  • Knowledge and application of wider determinants of health.
  • Knowledge and application of evidence, innovation and evaluation.
  • Demonstrable safety and security management skills.

Desirable skills

  • Coordination of humanitarian response.
  • Contingency planning at government level.
  • Knowledge of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
  • Senior level communications (including briefing).
  • Information Management and reporting.
  • Training.
  • HR and administration.
  • Full driving licence.

How to apply:

For the full job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit: http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/humanitarian-public-health-adviser---chase-ot

Humanitarian Experts for DFID's consultant database

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Organization: Department for International Development
Closing date: 30 Sep 2015

Humanitarian Database

The Crown Agents Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Operations Team (CHASE OT) maintains a database of humanitarian experts to provide skilled specialists to DFID.

The database comprises humanitarian professionals who can network effectively and work across a range of humanitarian disciplines and in collaboration with UK Government Departments, other humanitarian agencies, governments and authorities at country level. They provide specialist advice, analysis and other disaster response support to UK Government officials to assist humanitarian and recovery strategy development, programme funding and contribute to Parliamentary and public briefings. Experts may be deployed to support United Nations humanitarian operations on DFID's behalf.

Deployments

Specialists are contracted by Crown Agents to work alongside Civil Servants and to represent the UK Government when required.

The majority of deployments support rapid onset disasters or complex emergency response. Deployments can be as short at 2-6 weeks, but commonly last between two to six months. Increasingly, assignments may last for up to 12 months or more. Specialists may be UK based or deployed overseas. Overseas assignments may be based in UK Government Missions or alongside CHASE OT colleagues who have been deployed with their own life support, communications and transportation exclusively for humanitarian response.

Specialists are paid a productive day rate. The rate is established at the outset of the contracts and assessed with reference to the post grade and the length of the contract. Other allowances may apply depending on the location, living conditions and the deployment context.

Deployment Process

CHASE OT will match assignment terms of reference to specialists' profiles. Those with the matching profile are contacted to verify interest and availability. Specialists may be selected in consultation with DFID colleagues.

Retainer programme

CHASE OT has established a programme to retain some database members to be available for immediate disaster response. The Retainer Programme (RP) provides a small stipend to selected database members who can prioritise DFID deployments for short periods when emergencies occur. RP members are expected to be on call for at least one continuous period of 21 days. They are expected to be prepared and ready for overseas deployment or to be based in DFID's London office. Members are required to be ready for their assignments in 6 hours of mobilisation by CHASE OT.

Experts with appropriate profiles may be approached to join the RP once assigned to the humanitarian database. Additional selection processes will take place. Details are available on request.


How to apply:

We are currently recruiting:

Humanitarian Advisers

Humanitairan Affairs Officers

Reporting Officer

TORs and Application instructions can be found at: http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/humanitarian-specialists/humanitarian-database


Sierra Leone: Health Adviser - National Staff Position

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Organization: Department for International Development
Country: Sierra Leone
Closing date: 30 Sep 2015

DFID SIERRA LEONE: SEEKING A QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED HEALTH ADVISER

Background
The Department for International Development (DFID) is the arm of the British government responsible for international development assistance. DFID’s goal is to promote prosperity, support stability, reduce poverty and promote good governance to bring about real improvements to the lives of citizens throughout Sierra Leone. Improving the lives of girls and women is at the centre of this approach as is the provision of quality, essential basic services in the areas of health, education and water & sanitation. The Health Adviser will be a member of DFID’s Basic Services Team and lead on the delivery and significant expansion of DFID Sierra Leone’s health portfolio.

Responsibilities

****Full Job Description / Duties:****

The Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn and Child (RMNC) Health Adviser will report to the Senior Health Adviser/Basic Services Team Leader and will operate as part of the Basic Services Team that will include another Health Adviser (UK-based, leading on IPC, public health and global health security); an Education Adviser; a programme manager; two assistant programme managers and one programme assistant. All Health Advisers will work within the Basic Services Team leading on different programmes which will deliver the health results which DFID SL has committed to deliver.

DFID Sierra Leone is designing a new £15-20m Reproductive, Maternal, Neo-natal and Child Health programme to support improving quality of care in RMNCH services through training (pre-service and in-service) and supportive supervision; extend access of poor women to free obstetric services from private facilities. A complementary programme to support capacity-building at the district level will support technical assistance for logistics and information systems, operating costs support and procurement and distribution of essential supplies to facility level.

****Minimum qualifications****

A Masters degree in Public Health or a related field, together with 5 years experience of programme management at a progressively senior level. S/he is expected to have a strong health and development background including demonstrable experience and understanding of both public health programmes and broader health systems issues. International programme management experience is highly desirable.

Given the nature of this post the applicant should be a self-starter who is motivated and adaptable. The ability to work within a team as well as work unsupervised, and prioritise whilst paying attention to detail, are important capabilities for this position. S/he must have excellent people management skills and able to deliver in a dynamic and challenging environment. Strong programme and financial management skills and experience are essential as are excellent oral, verbal, listening and written communication skills.

Job Grade: SAIC A2L Salary Scale:**Le121,819,000 – Le206,784,000**


How to apply:

Applications:**The detailed Job Description with the Core and Technical Competencies required for the post together with the DFID Application form can only be downloaded from https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/dfid-sierra-leone/about/recruitment. All applications for the A2L Health Adviser post**must be submitted electronically using the DFID Job Application Form, showing how the relevant UK Civil Service Competences will be met for the post. Women are encouraged to apply.

****Applications must be submitted by email****to the Human Resources Manager on dfid-sl-hrs@dfid.gov.uk. The title of the post should be in the subject line. Applications will ****not**** be acknowledged and only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Closing time & date for receipt of application:**12 noon on Wednesday 30th September 2015**

The selection process will take the form of a set of written tests and a presentation for short listed candidates, followed by a panel interview. The selection process will be held in Freetown and applicants are expected to cover their own travel costs.

Enquiries to:The Human Resources Manager, DFID Sierra Leone, 5 off Spur Road, Freetown

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Deputy Director (two positions)

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Organization: Department for International Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 04 Oct 2015

****Choose a Job Less ordinary****

****YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO OUR WORLD****

****DEPUTY DIRECTOR, POLICY AND PARTNERSHIPS****

AND

****DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PROGRAMME QUALITY****

****Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Operations Team,****

****Department for Internatuional Development****

****Permanent contract****

****Based in London****

****Salary £76500 + generous pension and health isurance provisions****

****Closing Date 04 October 2015****

The Crown Agents’ Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Operations Team (CHASE OT) working in and alongside the Department for International Development (DFID) is an established and highly respected team supporting the UK Government in global humanitarian disaster resilience, preparedness and response.

Due to a period of exciting growth, we are now looking for ****TWO****Deputy Directors (Resilience and Policy Support; Planning and Performance), who can work strategically at the most senior levels to influence internal and international processes. The successful candidates will support the development and application of policy, process and performance to increase the effectiveness of the humanitarian system leading to the delivery of timely, appropriate and sustainable assistance to those affected by disasters.

Based in London, at DFID’s offices, you will network effectively and work collaboratively with a range of partners and disciplines across the UK Government, humanitarian agencies and at country level. You will be confident in providing advice, analysis, and preparing political and public briefings. You will develop and maintain, with the other Deputy Directors, new ways of supporting international system capabilities, including the Cluster System and develop new and innovative projects including global humanitarian knowledge management.

As well as a degree level qualification in a subject area clearly related to humanitarian work, you will have extensive knowledge and experience of humanitarian response, disaster risk reduction programming or learning, accountability, results or evidence.

You will have experience of leading responses to major humanitarian emergencies, and will be expert in the assessment of needs following natural disasters and conflict. You will advise on, design, implement & monitor response strategies. You must be able to make sound decisions including in the area of safety and security. You must be able to demonstrate substantial safety and security knowledge and understanding.

In return we offer you the chance to lead on exciting and inspiring work in the field of humanitarian response, policy, planning, and learning, within an influential department at the very forefront of current discourse on humanitarian issues.


How to apply:

Are you ready for this challenge? If you feel you have the energy, dedication and expertise to help us deliver positive change, please visit our website for a ful job description and application instructions:

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/deputy-director-programme-quality

France: Final External Evaluation of the European project: “Don’t Look away” Réf. EU : Contract DCI NSA-ED/2012/280-007

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Organization: ECPAT International
Country: France
Closing date: 07 Oct 2015

Title:“Don’t look away, be aware & report the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism!”

Project duration: 3 years (from 23rd October 2012 until 22 October 2015).

Donors: The European Union (75%), some European governments and other private donors.

Partners: ECPAT France (the applicant), ECPAT Luxembourg, ECPAT Germany, ECPAT Austria, ECPAT Netherlands and Nobody’s Children Foundation (NCF/ECPAT Poland).

I.Presentation of ECPAT France

ECPAT France was established in 1997 and is a non-profit association registered as a non-governmental organisation (NGO). Our mission is to combat all forms of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) as well as to raise public awareness on this issue.

ECPAT France is a member of the global network ECPAT (**E**nd Child Prostitution, Child Pornography And Trafficking of children for sexual purposes), which is recognised as the international authority on issues relative to CSEC. One of the main priorities of the network is to raise public awareness on the CSEC in order to mobilise a strong response against this phenomenon, which is estimated by UNICEF to affect 2 million children every year.

II.Context and justification of the project

Few European child sex offenders are reported and convicted despite the introduction of extra-territorial legislation in most European countries as well as various political and tourism industry commitments made at the European level over the past years. One important industry initiative is the international Code of Conduct for the protection of children from sexual exploitation in travel and tourism which exists since 1998.[1]

In order to respond to this situation, a consortium of six members of the ECPAT network in Europe (ECPAT France, ECPAT Luxembourg, ECPAT Germany, ECPAT Austria, ECPAT Netherlands and Nobody’s Children Foundation (NCF/ECPAT Coalition in Poland)) have developed a project with the aim of strengthening the protection of children and young people in developing countries from the sexual exploitation of tourists and travellers: “*Don’t look away! – Be aware and report the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism”*, supported by the European Union (Contract DCI NSA-ED/2012/280-007 lot3 EuropeAid/131141/C/ACT/Multi). A number of other ECPAT members and stakeholders such as members of the tourism industry and the Police are associate partners in the project.

The project is an extension of the “*Trilateral campaign to protect children and adolescents against sexual exploitation within tourism*” initially developed by ECPAT Austria, ECPAT Germany and ECPAT Switzerland in collaboration with their respective national governments, law enforcement agencies and tourism industries.

III.Objectives and description of the project

The Project “Don’t look away – be aware &report the sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourism!”*is a 3 years project (from 23rd October 2012 until 22 October 2015) co-financed by the European Union.The project aims to reduce the tolerance of this child rights violation at three distinct levels: the level of the **individual*, the level of the private sector (through promoting corporate social responsibility) and at the policy level(through targeting local, national and European institutions).

Overall objective: To increase the protection of children in developing countries from sexual exploitation at the hands of travelers through reducing the social tolerance of this child rights violation.

Specific objective: To stimulate positive changes in the attitudes and behaviour of European citizens through raising their awareness and critical understanding in order to mobilise them, as well as key institutional and private sector actors, to assume their responsibilities in taking action to combat the sexual exploitation of children in travel & tourism

Target groups: The general public, travellers (holiday, business, sporting events, voluntary work, etc.), the tourism industry (hotels, tour operators, associations, tourism students), the media, governments, local authorities, law enforcement agencies and NGOs in destination countries

Final beneficiaries: (Potential) child victims of sexual exploitation in travel and tourism

Estimated results:

1) Public awareness is raised on the factors contributing to child sex tourism (CST), including the impact of international sporting events, and its legal consequences

2) The understanding of the dynamics of sexual exploitation of children in travel and tourist destinations as well as the capacity to develop appropriate responses is strengthened

3) Reporting mechanisms are strengthened through the creation, replication, dissemination and communication of reporting tools

4) The capacity and support of key stakeholders such as the tourism industry, law enforcement agencies, governments and local authorities is strengthened and mobilised.

Main activities:

§ 1.1.Awareness-raising campaigns in each partner and associate country in the EU and Brazil, focusing on international sporting events in particular

§ 1.2.Awareness-raising during tourism fairs in the partner countries

§ 1.3.Sharing experiences on developing and implementing awareness-raising campaigns through an International Expert meeting

§ 2.1.Establishing quality information on CST & the feasibility of implementing or strengthening reporting structures through country assessments in 5 destination countries in Sub-Saharan Africa

§ 3.1.Development and dissemination of material on reporting procedures and structures in all partner and associate country languages

§ 3.2.Cooperation on developing and strengthening national (online) reporting mechanisms in partner and associate countries (involving sub-granting) and linking them to an EU-wide platform for reporting

§ 4.1.Training for tourism professionals, educators and students in the partner countries

§ 4.2. Lobbying activities in partner countries and at the European level (EU institutions)

§ 4.3.Sharing experiences and best practice on reporting structures and their implementation

IV.Partners and countries involved

The project “Don’t Look Away” is coordinated by ECPAT France in collaboration with five partners from ECPAT groups that form the project consortium: ECPAT Luxembourg, ECPAT Germany, ECPAT Austria, ECPAT Netherlands and ECPAT Poland/NCF.

The project is supported by the following associated partners (mostly European affiliate members of ECPAT): ECPAT Belgium, ECPAT Italy, ECPAT Switzerland, ECPAT United Kingdom, La Strada (Ukraine), Organizatia Salvati Copiii (Romania), Karo (Czech Republic), Tartu Child Support Center (Estonia), Neglected Children Society (Bulgaria), ECPAT International, FUNDESO (replaced by ECPAT Spain), Child Protection Alliance (Gambia), Fair Trade in Tourism (South Africa), SESI Conselho Nacional (SESI).

The project has been mainly located in 6 European countries (France, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands and Poland) where all the activities were implemented. Some of the activities benefited to 16 other countries: 10 European countries (Bulgaria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Estonia, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, Romania, Ukraine, United Kingdom) as well as 5 African countries (Gambia, Madagascar, Kenya, South Africa, Senegal) as well as Brazil.

The applicant and each partner are responsible for the development of the activities in their country and in their associated country according to this role chart:

PartnersAssociates ECPAT France Fundeso (Spain)/ECPAT Spain ECPAT International ECPAT France (Madagascar) SESI (Brazil) ECPAT Netherlands ECPAT Belgium Neglected Children Society (Bulgaria) Child Protection Alliance (Gambia) ECPAT Luxembourg ECPAT Italy ECPAT Switzerland Senegal (partner to be found) ECPAT Poland La Strada (Ukraine) ECPAT Austria Organizatia Salvati Copiii (Romania) Karo (Czech Republic) Kenya (partner to be found) ECPAT Germany Tartu Child Support Center (Estonia) ECPAT UK Fair Trade in Tourism (South Africa)

Many tourism companies and associations have been involved in the implementation of the project (dissemination of the two campaigns to their customers, dissemination of the trainings for their staff members, etc.) including Accor, Thomas Cook, TUI Group, Air France, Luxair, Corsair, Selectour Afat, Transat, Carrefour Voyages, Le Petit Futé, Club Med, Opodo, Sales-Lentz, Emile Weber, PDM Travel, XL Airways, Air Austral, etc. Some European governments (national Police and ministry of Justice) have also actively participated in the development of the project, in particular in the development of reporting online mechanism and dissemination of both campaigns. The European platform is supported by Europol.

V.Aim and scale of the evaluation

The aim of the external evaluation is to analyse the inputs, outcomes and the impact of the project in response to the projects objectives. The evaluation should be able to offer an overall impression of the project with respect to:

§ Relevanceof the project: is the strategy adopted relevant to fight against child sexual exploitation and increase child protection in destination countries? In particular, is it relevant to develop and strengthen reporting mechanisms in the European countries?

§ Effectiveness and performance: what have been the outputs and the outcomes of the project with respect to the log frame? Do the outputs and outcomes have reduced the social tolerance and stimulate positive changes in the attitudes and behaviour of European citizens and institutional and private sector actors?

§ Collaboration andNetworking: does the project have encouraged networking and strengthen partnerships? How strong are the relationship and cooperation between partners and stakeholders (Tourism industry, Government partners, Police, etc.)?

§ Visibility: does the dissemination plan of the two awareness-raising campaigns have permitted to reach the target groups and to spread the messages? Does the visibility of the EU contribution have been ensured in the project?

§ Efficiency in implementation (planning, monitoring, budgeting, resources management, reporting, documentation and evidence building, coordination) and cost effectiveness.

§ Sustainability:what aspects of the project are likely to be sustainable and which of the aspects of programming would require continued external support?

§ The impact:does the project have permitted to reach the global objective? Does the project will contribute to increase the protection of children in developing countries from sexual exploitation in travel and tourism?

VI.Methodology

The evaluation should include desk research, interviews and writing of draft and final report:

§ Desk research:should include the review of all the developed materials and documentations (the communication supports of the 2 awareness raising campaigns and for Tourism fairs, the 5 country assessments on reporting mechanisms in Gambia, Madagascar, South Africa, Kenya and Senegal, the global assessment, etc.) the reports of the events organized (the 3 International experts meetings, the European training of trainer and national conferences, etc.), the tools created or adapted, including web-tools (the Serious Game, the E-learning, the European Platform, the national reporting websites, the modules of Tourism trainings, etc.) and other relevant reports of activities (the report on Sport event campaign, evaluation grids on Tourism training, the annual activity reports of the project), etc.

The consultant should collect all quantitative data from the log frame (list of activities, number of participants, number of supports, etc.).

§ Interviews: At least 5 interviews should be conducted at national level (Luxembourg, Poland, Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and France) with the project manager, a professional of Tourism, a trainer (if different from the project manager), a Police member and a member of the government.

For the overall evaluation skype discussion will be organized with experts, partners and associates.

Interviews of stakeholders from destination countries may be conducted via the associate partners from South country, according to availability and access (via skype discussion or written questionnaires).

§ Reporting on the evaluation:The consultant is requested to produce an evaluation report in English between 20 and 30 pages, including table of contents, brief introduction, objectives and methodology, observations and inferences, separately and corresponding recommendations, executive summary: overall lessons learned and recommendations, annexes (appropriate: acronyms, list of persons met, TOR, methodology, calendar, etc.).

All research activities should be listed so it is transparent what was evaluated. National differences should of course be taken into account.

VII.Location

The evaluation will start with a general briefing of the consultant in France (the coordinator of the project). There will be an evaluation on the national level in Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, The Netherland, Poland and in France, (2 days per country) and an overall evaluation (mainly in France) and through discussion via Skype with all partners and some associated partners.

VIII.Work schedule and budget

§ The Desk research and interviews would have to be done between Mid-October 2015 and end of November 2015.

§ A closing meeting of the project is already settled on Wednesday 15th of October 2015 in Paris. According to the availability of the consultant, his/her presence will be important to gather all information and feedbacks from partners and associates of the project.

§ The first draft of the evaluation report with preliminary findings would have to be submitted to ECPAT France before 31st of December 2015.

§ The final evaluation report would have to be submitted before 31st of January 2016.

A budget between 15,000 and 20,000 EURis available for the evaluation of this project, including travels.

IX.Detail proposal (technical and financial)

The applicant should submit:

§ A detailed proposal which includes: description of the proposed methodology to achieve the objectives of the evaluation, a time frame, and details on indicators to be used.

§ A quotation including consultant fees, travel costs (in Europe) and accommodations.

[1]www.thecode.org


How to apply:

The consultant will be selected by ECPAT France on the basis of the following criteria: his/her experience, his/her expertise in the field of child protection, his/her knowledge of the issue of commercial child sexual exploitation, the quality of the proposal, the proposed time table (respect of the deadlines proposed in the present terms of reference), the financial proposal (cost of services).

Applications shall be sent by**7thof October 2015**to ECPAT France, Guillemette Vuillard (Project Coordinator):g.vuillard@ecpat-france.org . If required, ECPAT France may seek clarifications to the proposal with the candidate.

Thailand: Child and Youth Participation Officer

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Organization: ECPAT International
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 19 Oct 2015

Vacancy Notice

Child and Youth Participation Officer

Duty station Bangkok, Thailand

Reports to: Head of Communication and Advocacy

Duration of contract Initial one year contract (renewable)

Grade C

Starting date As soon as possible

Organisational Background

ECPAT International is a global network of organisations working together for the elimination of child prostitution, child pornography and the trafficking of children for sexual purposes. It seeks to encourage the world community to ensure that children everywhere enjoy their fundamental rights free and secure from all forms of commercial sexual exploitation.

The ECPAT network currently has 85 member organisations in 77 countries in Africa, Americas, Europe, Asia and the Pacific. All of these members are independent organisations or coalitions working against the commercial sexual exploitation of children. The ECPAT Secretariat coordinates the global work of ECPAT International and is based in Bangkok, Thailand. The Secretariat designs programmes, advocacy and strategies to facilitate a range of network initiatives to make the greatest impact on combating Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC).

ECPAT has been committed to child and youth participation since its inception, offering opportunities for young people to raise their voices in the fight against CSEC. ECPAT champions the principle that those with first-hand knowledge are in an excellent position to contribute to the design of effective strategies against CSEC and bring attention to the rights and needs of survivors. Since 1996 ECPAT has been providing young people and children with different opportunities to realize their right to participate, through including them in organisational governance, providing venues for young people to express their views on the international stage, capacity building, and empowering children and youth to advocate for child rights.

Putting the voices of child victims/survivors at the heart of the ECPAT Network is one of the ECPAT International key change goals outlined in its recent Strategic Framework. The new strategy aims to ensure that the voices of CSEC victims are taken into account in policy, legislation, programs and practice at local, national, regional and international levels.

The year 2016 will be the 20th anniversary of the First World Congress against the Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC), held in Stockholm and hosted by the Government of Sweden, with ECPAT, UNICEF and the NGO group for the CRC as co-organisers. Since 1996 two additional World Congresses − Yokohama in 2001 and Rio de Janeiro in 2008 − were held on the same topic. The outcome documents of these important Congresses set the global agenda for action to combat the sexual exploitation of children. To mark the 20-year milestone ECPAT will organise and conduct an international Campaign, including activities focused on bringing victims and survivors voices on the international arena.

Job purpose

Based in ECPAT’s advocacy and communication team and working in close collaboration with the Child and Youth Participation programme, the Child and Youth Participation Officer ensures that the voices of children and youth and victims of commercial sexual exploitation are central to the organisation’s advocacy, campaigning and communication.

Tasks and Responsibilities

2016 Campaign against CSEC

  • Support the mobilisation of children and youth/victims in ECPAT’s new global campaign;
  • Coordinate the organisation of the Virtual World Congress for Survivors of Child Sexual Exploitation;
  • Coordinate the launch of the ‘Bill of Rights’ for child victims, including organising events, developing a communication plan and producing communication materials.

Voices of children and youth in ECPAT’s advocacy and communication

  • Ensure children and youth/victims’ voices are included in ECPAT’s communication and advocacy, including by producing relevant materials;
  • Ensure ECPAT’s child participation policies and media guidelines are current and operational;
  • Collect children and youth/victims’ stories (writing, audio, video…);
  • Support Programmes and Research teams to include children and youth/victims’ voices in publications and activities;
  • Liaise with other child rights and youth/victims organizations.

Support the development of funding proposals

  • Proactive assessment of fundraising opportunities;
  • Development of funding proposals;
  • Ensure adequate and timely reporting.

Profile

Qualifications

  • University degree in communication/media/international relations/human rights, development or related fields
  • 3- 5 years operational experience, including at least two in children and youth participation;
  • Demonstrated experience in project management
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communication plans (incl. media relations)
  • Excellent English language skills; knowledge of French/ Spanish/ Russian is a plus.

Competencies

  • Demonstrated commitment to ECPAT’s vision, values and principles;
  • Communication: excellent writing, speaking and presentation skills;
  • Drive for results;
  • Relating and networking: excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy, and tact;
  • Persuading and influencing: charismatic, credible and good negotiating skills.
  • Sound strategic thinking and planning skills, including the ability to think creatively, to innovate and to set priorities, create management work plans and evaluate progress.
  • Ability to operate and travel within culturally diverse settings

Salary and benefits

ECPAT offers a competitive remuneration package and staff benefits.


How to apply:

For more information on how to apply please see our website: http://www.ecpat.net/employment

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Humanitarian Reporting Officer

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Organization: Department for International Development
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 18 Oct 2015

CROWN AGENTS

****VACANCY****

****Job title: Humanitarian Reporting Officer****

****Location: CHASE OT, London****

****Type of contract: Permanent****

****Salary: £28,190 per annum****

****Application deadline: 18th October 2015****

****Our business****

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies.

****Role and responsibilities include:****

  • Provide humanitarian information management and reporting during rapid onset humanitarian crises. Specifically: Develop and utilise sources to provide information on caseload, coverage and gaps in order to highlight the needs of the most vulnerable across all relevant sectors.
  • Be familiar with DFID policy, specific response strategy and utilise contacts for information gathering.
  • Provide reporting (and analysis) of evolving situations to enable humanitarian advisors to have access to information required for determining humanitarian programming.
  • Provide information products as appropriate to inform DFID officials, officials from other UK government departments; and input to briefings to politicians including at Cabinet and Prime Ministerial level.
  • Survey and monitor key information networks, proactively communicating, advising and assisting CHASE’s disaster response capability.
  • Undertake research, analysis and reporting of specific aspects of humanitarian emergencies and affairs when required.
  • Develop knowledge of international response architecture and humanitarian response operations to provide programming support to DFID/CHASE.
  • Provide administrative operational support to DFID/CHASE emergency engagements and response assisting monitoring and record keeping.
  • To support and learn from the Humanitarian Advisers and Humanitarian Affairs Officers.

Qualification, skills and experience

  • This post requires relevant qualification at degree level or equivalent
  • Proven research and analytical skills and experience of surveying and monitoring key information networks.
  • Developing and utilising multiple sources to provide information, and developing information products.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills developed for the DFID environment on the job.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to apply for or sponser Work Visa's on behalf of the candidates.

Please note: Due to the high number of applications only successful applicants will be contacted.


How to apply:

Application process:

Please go directly to the Crown Agents webpage to apply for this role.

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/humanitarian-reporting-officer

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