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| IT Systems Analysis Volunteer with IFDC |
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Overview
IFDC-ESAFD is requesting an Encore volunteer to conduct systems analysis on data needs, management and analysis. The volunteer will explore options for creating an environment that will foster greater collaboration and unity across IFDC-ESAFD’s operational bases in seven countries (and steadily expanding), partner institutions in even more countries and clients/beneficiaries, many of whom are situated in rural, off-the-grid or partially on-the-grid areas. The scope may be expanded to include exploration of initiatives in the North and West Africa Division (NWAFD) upon further discussions.
For more than 36 years, IFDC (www.ifdc.org) has focused on increasing and sustaining food security and agricultural productivity in over 100 developing countries through the development and transfer of effective and environmentally sound crop nutrient technology and agribusiness expertise. The East and Southern Africa Division of IFDC (IFDC-ESAFD) works to increase farmers’ incomes through enhanced agricultural productivity programs. These goals are accomplished by improving farmers’ knowledge of best agricultural practices and soil fertility management and by improving their access to quality inputs and to output markets.
Location: Nairobi, Kenya (with travel)
Length of assignment: 3 months
Start date: As soon as possible
Responsibilities:
• Visit IFDC’s key operational bases in Nairobi, Kenya; Kigali, Rwanda; and Chimoio, Mozambique to examine existing operations models and flows of data, data needs, and users.
• Take scope of the various platforms housed at each level (IFDC.org, amitsa.org, AfricaFertilizer.org) and also consider IFDC’s plans for launching a new project that will cover 15 countries across areas in the domain of the East and Southern Africa Division (ESAFD) and the North and West Africa Division (NWAFD). Review as well efforts underway under IFDC’s WACIP project to provide grantees with software and hardware to collect national agricultural statistics.
• Explore the merits of particular data collection technologies (handheld or netbook + data connection, simple mobile phone + SMS), standardization of platforms for rollout from ESAFD to projects, and collaboration suite/CMS technologies.
• Discuss findings with the IFDC/ESAFD, identify options for potential solutions and assess them for both technical and business suitability; and design an appropriate improved IT solution which may include:
- A systems flow
- Technical requirements
- Specification of the operations the system will perform,
- Rollout schema including training
- Outline designs and costings of the new IT system
- Recommendations for follow-up
Qualifications:
1. Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) or a related field. Master’s degree (MBA, Public Policy/Administration) highly desirable.
2. Extensive career experience in systems analysis required (6+ years)
3. Solid understanding of business practices with fundamental understanding of project management methodology
4. Experience designing strategic information and communication plans
5. Strong quantitative and analytical skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical colleagues.
6. Strong skills in MS Excel Word, PowerPoint and Access, and at least one data management software program (SAS, SPSS).
7. Maintains strong attention to detail in high-pressure situations
Costs: Airfare, emergency medical evacuation insurance, room/board and local transportation for the assignment will be provided. Volunteers are asked to cover the cost of their passport, visa and vaccinations, and maintain their own health insurance. Any personal travel is at the volunteer's expense.
TO APPLY: Qualified volunteer candidates should submit a resume or CV, with a Statement of Interest, to volunteer@encoreservicecorps.org . Please write “IFDC” and your name in the subject line. To be considered for an Encore Service Volunteer assignment, you must create or update your profile in our database.
NOTE: Final candidates will also need to undergo a criminal background check
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| Continuing Medical Education Volunteer with Jhpiego |
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Overview
Jhpiego, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, is sponsoring an Encore Volunteer to work with the Medical Association of Tanzania (MAT). MAT has expressed a particular interest in the development of a framework of a Continuing Medical Education system in Tanzania. Currently, once medical doctors are licensed there is no need for continuing education in order to retain their status. MAT would like to spearhead the process of instituting an appropriate system to ensure the continuing professional development of medical staff in Tanzania. This activity would require close coordination with the Medical Council of Tanzania as well as interaction with specialty associations (i.e., Association of Gynecologists and Obstetricians, Surgical Association, etc.). In addition, MAT would require some organizational strengthening as the current leadership works with the association on a voluntary basis.
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Length of assignment: 4 months
Start date: TBD, as soon as possible
Responsibilities:
• Research* and outline current models for continuing medical education systems
• Research* and outline existing continuing medical education systems in the region
• Contact international agencies, such as WHO and WMA, to determine current trends, issues and future directions in the development of continuing medical education programs
• In partnership with MAT staff, develop a proposed work plan for establishing a continuing medical education program for Tanzania, together with implementation guidelines and a timeline
• Obtain written acceptance of the work plan from participating organizations
* Note: some of the initial research could be done before departure for Tanzania
Qualifications:
• Self-starter
• Degree in medicine and/or medical education
• Experience in planning and administering continuing medical education programs
• Experience in collaborating and negotiating with senior level professionals and management in professional societies in developing continuing medical education programs
• Experience in working in developing country health programs
Costs: Airfare, emergency medical evacuation insurance, room/board and local transportation for the assignment will be provided. Volunteers are asked to cover the cost of their passport, visa and vaccinations, and maintain their own health insurance. Any personal travel is at the volunteer's expense.
TO APPLY: Qualified volunteer candidates should submit a resume or CV, with a cover letter, to volunteer@encoreservicecorps.org. Please write MAT and your name in the subject line. To be considered for an Encore Service Volunteer assignment, you must create or update your profile in our database.
NOTE: Final candidates will also need to undergo a criminal background check
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| Communications and Public Relations Specialist with icipe |
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Overview
icipe - African Insect Science For Food And Health (www.icipe.org) is seeking an Encore Volunteer to develop and monitor the implementation of an appropriate strategy on the use of technology in communications and public relations (PR) that will support the current and future needs of the Centre. icipe is an independent, intergovernmental organization funded by government aid agencies, UN organizations and private foundations to carry out research and training in the environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in Africa.
Location: icipe's headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
Length of assignment: 3-6 months, based on fulfillment of goals
Start date: TBD, as soon as possible
Responsibilities:
• Review the Centre’s current PR tools – including the website and journal
• Prepare a communications and PR strategy and plans for implementation
• Formulate and implement policy guidelines for the use of communications and PR technologies and long term storage of data in conformity with the Centre’s overall policy.
• Develop a strategy and manage the implementation of systems to support the modernization and integration of data from scientific research and from the information resource center.
Qualifications:
• A masters degree in Science or a related field
• Five years experience in communications and/or PR with a focus on the use of technology
• Experience with an international organization / working outside country of origin strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team
Costs: Airfare, emergency medical evacuation insurance, room/board and local transportation for the assignment will be provided. Volunteers are asked to cover the cost of their passport, visa and vaccinations, and maintain their own health insurance. Any personal travel is at the volunteer's expense.
TO APPLY: Qualified volunteer candidates should submit a resume or CV, with a cover letter, to volunteer@encoreservicecorps.org. Please write “icipe PR” and your name in the subject line. To be considered for an Encore Service Volunteer assignment, you must create or update your profile in our database.
NOTE: Final candidates will also need to undergo a criminal background check
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| Finance and Accounting IT Specialist with icipe |
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Overview
icipe - African Insect Science For Food And Health (www.icipe.org) is seeking an Encore Volunteer to review the Centre’s finance and accounting IT systems, recommend any new investments, then implement and train staff in their use and maintenance. The position encompasses all aspects of finance and accounting for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and not for profit organizations (NPOs). icipe is an independent, intergovernmental organization funded by government aid agencies, UN organizations and private foundations to carry out research and training in the environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in Africa.
Location: icipe's headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
Length of assignment: 3-6 months, based on fulfillment of goals
Start date: TBD, as soon as possible
Responsibilities:
• Review the Centre’s current IT systems to manage finance and accounting.
• Based on the review, identify and recommend areas for possible further investment in IT systems related to accounting and finance.
• Develop and implement any new systems and train department staff.
• Advise on the selection and implementation of an online integrated ERP system with special reference to purchasing functions, grants, projects management, HR/payroll management
• Evaluate icipe financial accounting, management accounting and treasury management systems in line with its financial policies and procedures and advise on its adequacy in meeting current and future needs of the Centre
Qualifications:
• Undergraduate and/or graduate degree(s) in Finance and Accounting, CPA / ACCA
• Minimum 10 years experience in NGOs/NPOs
• Knowledge of grants management of a large NGO/NPO
• Good knowledge in the development and implementation of integrated ERP systems
• Wide knowledge on cash management
• Familiarity with current International Accounting Standards (IAS) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) applicable to NGOs/NPOs
• Experience with an international organization / working outside country of origin strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team
Costs: Airfare, emergency medical evacuation insurance, room/board and local transportation for the assignment will be provided. Volunteers are asked to cover the cost of their passport, visa and vaccinations, and maintain their own health insurance. Any personal travel is at the volunteer's expense.
TO APPLY: Qualified volunteer candidates should submit a resume or CV, with a cover letter, to volunteer@encoreservicecorps.org. Please write “icipe Finance” and your name in the subject line. To be considered for an Encore Service Volunteer assignment, you must create or update your profile in our database.
NOTE: Final candidates will also need to undergo a criminal background check
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| Information Technology Specialist with icipe |
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Overview
icipe - African Insect Science For Food And Health (www.icipe.org) is seeking an Encore Volunteer to develop and monitor the implementation of an appropriate information technology (IT) strategy that will support the current and future IT needs of the Centre. This plan will involve multiple departments, including HR, procurement, and transport. icipe is an independent, intergovernmental organization funded by government aid agencies, UN organizations and private foundations to carry out research and training in the environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in Africa.
Location: icipe's headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
Length of assignment: 3-6 months, based on fulfillment of goals
Start date: TBD, as soon as possible
Responsibilities:
• Review the Centre’s current IT and communications systems, including telephony.
• Prepare in support of icipe's information services requirements an IT and communications strategy, policies and plans and ensure their implementation.
• Manage and train a group of information services professionals responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining icipe’s information services.
• Provide advice and guidance on the enhancement of icipe’s management information services (MIS).
• Manage the financial resources allocated to the Division and plan budgets to ensure adequate financial resources are available to maintain and develop icipe’s information services.
• Formulate and implement policy guidelines for the development and maintenance of IT systems in conformity with the Centre’s overall policy.
Qualifications:
• Education/training - Masters degree in science, business or related field
• Work related experience - 10 years of experience in Information technology in an International or commercial organization
• Skills - Excellent project management, HR and financial management, and analytical communication skills are critical to the success of this position.
• Experience with an international organization / working outside country of origin strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team
Costs: Airfare, emergency medical evacuation insurance, room/board and local transportation for the assignment will be provided. Volunteers are asked to cover the cost of their passport, visa and vaccinations, and maintain their own health insurance. Any personal travel is at the volunteer's expense.
TO APPLY: Qualified volunteer candidates should submit a resume or CV, with a cover letter, to volunteer@encoreservicecorps.org. Please write “icipe IT” and your name in the subject line. To be considered for an Encore Service Volunteer assignment, you must create or update your profile in our database
NOTE: Final candidates will also need to undergo a criminal background check
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| Human Resources IT Specialist with icipe |
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Overview
icipe - African Insect Science For Food And Health (www.icipe.org) is seeking an Encore Volunteer to review the Centre’s human resource IT systems, recommend any new investments, then implement and train staff in their use and maintenance. icipe is an independent, intergovernmental organization funded by government aid agencies, UN organizations and private foundations to carry out research and training in the environmentally sound and sustainable management of arthropods for improving health and agricultural productivity in Africa.
Location: icipe's headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya
Length of assignment: 3-6 months, based on fulfillment of goals
Start date: TBD, as soon as possible
Responsibilities:
• Review the Centre’s current IT systems to manage human resources (HR) including compensation, benefits, recruiting, training, performance evaluation, and various other human resources related schemes.
• Based on the review, identify and recommend areas for possible further investment in IT systems related to HR.
• Develop and implement any new systems and train department staff. This includes maintenance of computerized information systems and other records, the preparation of regular and special reports and the management of the department’s financial resources.
• Responsible for developing and monitoring the department’s budgets, to assure the effective and efficient use of financial resources within budget guidelines.
• Provide information, consultation and training to supervisors and staff concerning the various human resource functions and programs.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human resource management, business or related field.
• Minimum 10 year related work experience including a range of IT systems to manage human resources, and at least 5 years in a senior position managing an organization’s computerized human resource functions.
• Experience with an international organization / working outside country of origin strongly preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural and multidisciplinary environment.
• Willingness and ability to work as part of a team
Costs: Airfare, emergency medical evacuation insurance, room/board and local transportation for the assignment will be provided. Volunteers are asked to cover the cost of their passport, visa and vaccinations, and maintain their own health insurance. Any personal travel is at the volunteer's expense.
TO APPLY: Qualified volunteer candidates should submit a resume or CV, with a cover letter, to volunteer@encoreservicecorps.org. Please write “icipe HR” and your name in the subject line. To be considered for an Encore Service Volunteer assignment, you must create or update your profile in our database.
NOTE: Final candidates will also need to undergo a criminal background check
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