GLOBAL NGO JOBS: Careers in the non-profit sector
The global development landscape has seen exponential growth in the last two decades. More and more organizations are being formed to spearhead humanitarian assistance in various parts of the developing world. With this growth have come new opportunities for career development as these organizations seek qualified personnel to help them achieve their mission.
Getting to know of the existing vacancies can be a daunting task in an age of information overload. Searching for an appropriate vacancy can take many hours, days and even months as the information sources are scattered online or in print media.
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Team Leader – Ethiopia
An international organization which is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health is seeking a Team Leader candidate to lead a DFID funded program in Ethiopia.
The organization provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services – from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment.
The Team Leader provides strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the administrative, programmatic, technical, and operational aspects of the Project. S/he oversees the day-to-day work of the project and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources to achieve project targets and ensure value for money. The Team Leader is accountable for all aspects of the Project’s effective management, including financial and budgetary oversight, timely implementation of activities, and stakeholder relationship management. The Team Leader is responsible for establishing a strong and collaborative partnership with the FMOH and RHBs and to ensure ongoing knowledge and skills transfer, specifically on grants management, from Pathfinder to these entities throughout the course of the project.
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Chief of Party – Thailand
An international not-for-profit development organization providing sustainable development services in Southeast Asia is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Chief of Party (COP) to manage a five-year, US $30 million project to develop Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Thailand. The organization has been provisionally selected (pending due diligence) to lead this project, which is expected to begin activities in March 2015.
The COP’s primary responsibilities are aimed at providing overall leadership, management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among all stakeholders, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the project proposal and annual work plans. The position requires significant management skills, broad general development knowledge, technical knowledge of STEM and/or TVET, and experience managing large development projects in Asia.
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Deputy Country Representative/Head of Operations – Ethiopia
An international humanitarian organization whose mandate is to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas is seeking a Deputy Country Representative/Head of Operations in Ethiopia. The organization welcomes as a part of its staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to serving those in need.
The DCR/HoOps primary function is to provide leadership and oversight of the country program’s operational support departments including Human Resources, Finance, Information and Communication Technology, Supply Chain Management, Security, and other Administration (note that Compliance and Partnership are themes). The DCR/HoOps ensures that programs are supported to effectively meet articulated needs, manage risk, and increase efficiency. The DCR/HoOps ensures that all offices have corresponding systems in place and that applicable CRS and donor policies are consistently applied. The DCR/HoOps leads and oversees activities to strengthen the capacities of partners in these same functions. The DCR/HoOps is a member of the senior management team and plays a key role in all senior management decisions and initiatives.
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Chief of Party – Haiti
An international development organization seeks Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated four-year, USAID-funded program focusing on reducing the number of out-of-school youth in Haiti. The objective of the program is to support the Haitian Ministry of Education to increase safe and equitable access to quality education for out-of-school children and youth. This will be accomplished by achieving three results: access to accelerated learning programs increased; quality of accelerated learning programs improved; and capacity strengthened of governments and partners to deliver, monitor, and evaluate accelerated learning programs.
The Chief of Party is accountable for overall vision and leadership of the program and is accountable for delivering results. The successful candidate should possess significant experience managing program, financial, and administrative operations of USAID-funded programs within the $17-$20 million range.
International and Haitian candidates are eligible to apply.
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Chief of Party – Mali
An international development organization seeks a Chief of Party to be based in Bamako, Mali, for an anticipated five-year, $45-million assistance agreement (Development Food Assistance Program or ‘DFAP’). USAID’s Office of Food for Peace (FFP) will award one agreement, with the goal of increasing food, nutrition, and income security, and building the resilience of vulnerable populations in the Mopti area of Mali. This Mopti Community Resilience Project (Mopti CRP) is intended to support and contribute to the achievement of USAID/Mali’s emerging Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS), and particularly its objective of building resilience by increasing the adaptive capacities of vulnerable communities and households.
The Chief of Party is accountable for the overall vision and leadership of the project and is accountable for delivering results. The successful candidate should possess significant experience managing program, financial, and operations of USAID- or other international donor-funded projects.
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Team Leader – Ethiopia
An international organization which is a global leader in sexual and reproductive health is seeking a Team Leader candidate to lead a DFID funded program in Ethiopia.
The organization provides women, men, and adolescents with a range of quality health services—from contraception and maternal care to HIV prevention and AIDS care and treatment.
The Team Leader provides strategic leadership and managerial oversight of the administrative, programmatic, technical, and operational aspects of the Project. S/he oversees the day-to-day work of the project and is responsible for the effective use and deployment of staff and financial resources to achieve project targets and ensure value for money. The Team Leader is accountable for all aspects of the Project’s effective management, including financial and budgetary oversight, timely implementation of activities, and stakeholder relationship management. The Team Leader is responsible for establishing a strong and collaborative partnership with the FMOH and RHBs and to ensure ongoing knowledge and skills transfer, specifically on grants management, from Pathfinder to these entities throughout the course of the project.
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Chief of Party – Thailand
An international not-for-profit development organization providing sustainable development services in Southeast Asia is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Chief of Party (COP) to manage a five-year, US $30 million project to develop Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Thailand. The organization has been provisionally selected (pending due diligence) to lead this project, which is expected to begin activities in March 2015.
The COP’s primary responsibilities are aimed at providing overall leadership, management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among all stakeholders, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the project proposal and annual work plans. The position requires significant management skills, broad general development knowledge, technical knowledge of STEM and/or TVET, and experience managing large development projects in Asia.
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Deputy Country Representative/Head of Operations – Ethiopia
An international humanitarian organization whose mandate is to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas is seeking a Deputy Country Representative/Head of Operations in Ethiopia. The organization welcomes as a part of its staff and as partners people of all faiths and secular traditions who share its values and commitment to serving those in need.
The DCR/HoOps primary function is to provide leadership and oversight of the country program’s operational support departments including Human Resources, Finance, Information and Communication Technology, Supply Chain Management, Security, and other Administration (note that Compliance and Partnership are themes). The DCR/HoOps ensures that programs are supported to effectively meet articulated needs, manage risk, and increase efficiency. The DCR/HoOps ensures that all offices have corresponding systems in place and that applicable CRS and donor policies are consistently applied. The DCR/HoOps leads and oversees activities to strengthen the capacities of partners in these same functions. The DCR/HoOps is a member of the senior management team and plays a key role in all senior management decisions and initiatives.
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Chief of Party – Haiti
An international development organization seeks Chief of Party candidates for an anticipated four-year, USAID-funded program focusing on reducing the number of out-of-school youth in Haiti. The objective of the program is to support the Haitian Ministry of Education to increase safe and equitable access to quality education for out-of-school children and youth. This will be accomplished by achieving three results: access to accelerated learning programs increased; quality of accelerated learning programs improved; and capacity strengthened of governments and partners to deliver, monitor, and evaluate accelerated learning programs.
The Chief of Party is accountable for overall vision and leadership of the program and is accountable for delivering results. The successful candidate should possess significant experience managing program, financial, and administrative operations of USAID-funded programs within the $17-$20 million range.
International and Haitian candidates are eligible to apply.
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National Director – World Vision Zambia
An international development organization is seeking a National Director for Zambia. The National Director will strategically lead, develop and direct the implementation of all aspects of the organization as an effective member of the Partnership in line with Twin Citizenship principles to ensure high Ministry quality and high impact in the field. Be accountable for all of aspects of the organization’s work in the country.
The National Director will ensure that the organization’s mission is directly contributing to the sustained well-being of children and the fulfillment of their rights within families and communities. He or she will represent the organization to all donors, project partners, other Partnership offices and divisions, local government, church representatives and non-governmental organizations serving according to given Power of Attorney. He or she will also develop national governance through identifying national lay leaders for advisory council or board membership and leading organizational transition.
The organization is looking for a visionary leader who can combine strong business disciplines with inspirational leadership skills in line with its values and ethos. The successful candidate will have a passionate desire to help others, especially children.
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Country Manager – Vietnam
An international development organization seeks to hire a Country Manager for Vietnam. The Country Manager is responsible for overall leadership and management of the Vietnam program, including management oversight of programs, partners and government relationships, financial and material resources, and personnel. Duties also include developing programs, building local staff/partner capacity and networks, and representing the organization throughout the country and in regional forums as appropriate. The position will ensure optimal strategic direction and achievement of program objectives for the organization and partners, compliance with donors’ program quality standards as well as their administrative and financial requirements. Significant emphasis will be placed on resource acquisition, including cultivation of current donors and development of new ones.
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Chief of Party – Pakistan
An international organization seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded project, Small and Medium Enterprise Program (SME) in Pakistan. SME is a five-year, $40 to 50 million project that aims to support small and medium enterprises and the business enabling environment. The ideal candidate is a senior-level manager, with demonstrated experience leading diverse teams. The chief of party will oversee multiple activities that increase the capacity of the private sector and advance progress toward SME’s objectives. The chief of party will provide overall vision, leadership, and management to the project and oversee all project activities in Pakistan. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
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CHIEF OF PARTY – Canada
An international development organization seeks to hire a Chief of Party for Canada. The Chief of Party will be responsible for the overall management, including the technical, financial and administrative functions of the project. S/he will manage all national and international staff and will oversee reporting on program results and monitoring and evaluation is completed according to donor and HUB Project standards. S/he will establish and maintain positive, collaborative and productive relationships with staff, funders, project implementing partners, sector stakeholders and private sector actors.
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Country Director – Mozambique
An international development organization which has been operating in Mozambique since 2006 seeks a Country Director. Working in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas, the organization’s stated Global Strategic Goal (2011-15) is to reach as many children as possible, particularly those who are excluded or marginalized, with high-quality programs that deliver long-lasting benefits. The organization aims to achieve this goal by working in partnership with others and through high performing teams whose behaviors reflect the corporate values. It has a global income of around $800 million.
