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Closing date: 2019-02-24

P riode valu e: Janvier 2017 Avril 2019
Dates de l valuation: Mars-Avril 2019
Intitul du projet: Renforcement de la collaboration entre infrastructures de paix et pouvoirs publics pour la coh sion sociale dans les r gions du Gu mon, Tonkpi et Cavally
Dur e du projet: 28 mois (Janvier 2017 Avril 2019)

Contexte

Interpeace et Indigo C te d Ivoire ont conjointement soutenu les efforts de consolidation de la paix en C te d Ivoire depuis 2013. Le programme a d but par une recherche participative dans l ouest de la C te d Ivoire, au cours de laquelle les diff rentes parties prenantes se sont engag es dans l identification et l analyse conjointe des dynamiques et capacit s de gestion de conflits l ouest du pays. Cette recherche a r v l que le principal d fi pour reconstruire une paix et une confiance durables dans la r gion est un sentiment g n ralis d auto-victimisation. La r ponse ce sentiment appara t comme une condition fondamentale du dialogue, en vue de d velopper des solutions concr tes aux obstacles la paix.

Le projet concern par la pr sente valuation s inscrit dans la continuit de cette recherche. Il vise tablir un nouvel tat des lieux de la coh sion sociale dans cette partie du pays, raviver l engagement collectif au d veloppement d une compr hension communes des facteurs r siduels de risque pour la coh sion sociale, mais aussi poser des cadres p rennes de rassemblement de toutes les cat gories de populations vivant dans l ouest ivoirien autour de la construction d une paix durable dans leurs localit s.

Lanc en janvier 2017, ce projet de 28 mois vise contribuer au processus de r conciliation nationale et la coh sion sociale par la valorisation et le renforcement des acquis des infrastructures locales de paix, ainsi que l op rationnalisation de cadres de collaboration entre celles-ci et les pouvoirs publics, autour d initiatives de rapprochement communautaire et de gestion des conflits dans le District des Montagnes. Cette initiative est soutenue par l Union Europ enne travers la Direction g n rale du d veloppement et de la coop ration (EuropeAid).

Le projet vise 3 objectifs sp cifiques et r sultats (R) distincts.

Objectif sp cifique 1: R aliser, de mani re inclusive et participative, un diagnostic des d fis et opportunit s pour la paix et la coh sion sociale dans le District des Montagnes ainsi qu un tat des lieux des capacit s et r alisations des infrastructures locales de paix et des pouvoirs publics locaux au regard de ces d fis.

R.1.1.: Les d fis et les opportunit s pour la paix et la coh sion sociale dans le District des Montagnes sont identifi s par les populations et pouvoirs publics locaux travers un dialogue inclusif et participatif.

R.1.2.: Les d fis et opportunit s de collaboration entre les infrastructures locales de paix et les pouvoirs publics locaux et une strat gie d action sont identifi s et valid s travers un dialogue inclusif et participatif.

R 1.3.: Des acteurs cl s (Autorit s ivoiriennes, ONG, Partenaires Techniques et Financiers) et la population dans le District des Montagnes sont sensibilis s sur le diagnostic des d fis et opportunit s pour la paix et la coh sion sociale.

Objectif sp cifique 2: Valoriser et renforcer les capacit s de pr vention et r solution de conflits des infrastructures locales de paix et des pouvoirs publics locaux dans 9 localit s.

R2.1. : Les capacit s des infrastructures locales et des pouvoirs publics locaux dans 9 localit s sont renforc es en mati re d analyse des dynamiques de conflits, de facilitation de dialogues communautaires, de pr vention et r solution de conflits.

R2.2. : Des actions de rapprochement communautaire et de pr vention/r solution des conflits sont r alis es par les infrastructures de paix avec l appui et/ou la participation des pouvoirs publics locaux dans 9 localit s.

Objectif sp cifique 3: Op rationnalisation, dans chacune des 9 localit s, d un cadre de collaboration entre infrastructures locales de paix et pouvoirs publics locaux afin de faciliter le partage et l int gration des bonnes pratiques dans les programmes et politiques tatiques de promotion de la coh sion sociale au niveau local, r gional et national

R3.1.: Les infrastructures locales de paix et les pouvoirs publics locaux collaborent r guli rement (formation, dialogue, concertation) dans les 3 localit s s lectionn es dans chacune des 3 r gions du District.

R3.2.: Les pouvoirs publics au niveau local, r gional et national int grent les bonnes pratiques de ces cadres de collaboration dans les politiques et programmes de r conciliation et coh sion sociale.

Objectifs de l valuation

Cette valuation sera utilis e pour comprendre l impact du projet jusqu ce jour et pour nous guider dans la programmation future. Elle est donc ax e la fois sur la responsabilit et sur les enseignements tir s. L valuation sera dirig e par un consultant externe afin de garantir l impartialit du processus.

Les r sultats de cet exercice d valuation b n ficieront non seulement Interpeace, Indigo C te d Ivoire et l Union Europ enne mais aussi d autres bailleurs internationaux et les d cideurs politiques engag s sur les questions de consolidation de la paix en C te d Ivoire.

L objectif de l valuation est d estimer la r ussite du projet en fonction des crit res suivants :

• Accomplissement par rapport aux indicateurs et aux r sultats attendus dans le cadre logique, conform ment au contrat avec le donateur
• Impact r el sur la r conciliation et la coh sion sociale dans chacune des 9 localit s des trois R gions du District des Montagnes
• Impact par ricochet sur les localit s voisines ou plus loign es
• Impact au niveau du District des Montagnes
• valuation de la m thodologie du projet et des liens entre les m thodes utilis es et l impact obtenu
• Pertinence et potentiel de r ussite d une nouvelle phase du projet sur la question du foncier rural dans la m me zone d intervention.

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Points d apprentissage additionnels

1. Quelles le ons pourraient- tre tir es de la mise en uvre de ce projet pour am liorer les futures interventions visant au renforcement des capacit s des infrastructures de paix et de leur collaboration avec les pouvoirs publics ?
2. Quelles ont t les forces et les faiblesses du pools de sous-pr fets et de chefs de village ? Ont-ils apport un l ment novateur efficace au projet, et quel a t l accomplissement majeur de cet instrument ?
3. Quelles ont t les forces et les faiblesses du processus de portage politique des bonnes pratiques ?
4. Y a-t-il une quelconque le on mergeant de la mise en uvre du projet qui pourrait informer et renforcer les futurs projets d Interpeace et Indigo C te d Ivoire?

Calendrier et dur e de l valuation

L valuation sera r alis e au cours du mois de Mars et Avril 2019. Elle devrait durer environs 25 jours.

Le calendrier pr cis fera l objet d une discussion et d un accord avec le consultant, mais nous envisageons un calendrier de travail cal sur les bases suivantes :

• Pr paration (lecture, etc.) : 2 jours
• Planification initiale et d veloppement des outils : 2 jours
• M thodologie et planification de la logistique avec le personnel et les partenaires d Interpeace : 1 jour
• S ance de r flexion (avec l quipe du projet et les partenaires) : 1 jour
• Pilotage des outils : 1 jour
• Collecte et analyse des donn es : 10 jours
• Atelier de restitution des r sultats avec le personnel, les partenaires et les repr sentants des parties prenantes : 2 jours
• R daction du rapport : 5 jours
• Finalisation du rapport apr s retour d information : 1 jour

Veuillez noter qu Interpeace examinera et r agira au projet de rapport sous 8 jours ouvr s. L valuateur modifiera le projet de rapport en fonction de ces commentaires et le rapport final devra les int grer dans leur totalit .

M thodologie de l valuation

Cette valuation adoptera une approche qualitative et utilisera plusieurs outils de collecte des donn es : analyse contextuelle, analyse des documents du projet, observation directe, entretiens avec les principaux informateurs et discussions en groupes de travail. Au vu de la m thodologie de recherche-action utilis e dans ce projet, il est essentiel que le processus d valuation implique pleinement les chercheurs-acteurs dans l valuation.

Cette valuation inclura les tapes suivantes :

• Pr paration :la documentation principale du projet sera fournie au consultant et inclura la proposition de projet, le cadre logique, le budget, les rapports du donateur, les rapports des partenaires, les rapports d activit , les publications, le mat riel audiovisuel pertinent et les donn es de suivi. Ensuite, le consultant pr parera un plan de m thodologie r vis , un plan de travail et des outils d valuation, qui seront examin s et finalis s avec l quipe du projet. Interpeace, Indigo Cote d Ivoire et le donateur se r uniront galement pour convenir de la m thodologie et de la planification.
• Travaux sur le terrain :collecter les donn es, r aliser des entretiens et organiser des discussions en groupes de travail. Les travaux sur le terrain seront effectu s dans un chantillon des zones d intervention du projet. L quipe du projet fournira au consultant les listes des diff rentes parties prenantes et des diff rents b n ficiaires afin qu il puisse faire une s lection et s assurera que le personnel du projet assistera et accompagnera le consultant tout au long de l valuation.
• Analyse des r sultats quantitatifs et qualitatifs :le cadre logique du projet, y compris les indicateurs, sera la colonne vert brale de la collecte des donn es de l valuation. Toutes les donn es collect es, tant quantitatives que qualitatives, devront faire partie d une analyse compl te. Le consultant devra principalement se baser sur les donn es du syst me de suivi- valuation (S/E) du projet et utiliser les m thodes qui pourraient inclure, sans s y limiter : cartographie des r sultats, th orie de changement, interviews, discussions de focus groupes, identification des changements les plus significatifs (Most Significant Change) etc. La m thodologie utilis e devra tre sensible au genre.
• Restitution: l issue des travaux sur le terrain et avant la soumission du projet de rapport, le consultant dirigera un atelier de restitution avec les principales parties prenantes afin qu elles pr sentent leurs observations, conclusions et recommandations initiales. Une s ance sera en outre d di e au brassage d id es pour le d veloppement de la phase suivante du projet.
• Un projet de rapportr pondant pleinement ces termes de r f rence
• Un rapport finalprenant en compte les observations et commentaires d Interpeace et Indigo

Produits livrables

• Plan d valuation avant le 29 mars 2019
• Outils de collecte des donn es avant le 3 Avril 2019
• Projet de rapport avant le 19 avril 2019
• Rapport final et document de synth se avant le 10 mai 2019

Tous les produits livrables doivent tre pr sent s sous forme de projet au cours d une r union entre Interpeace et le personnel des partenaires avant d tre finalis s. Interpeace sera propri taire de tous les produits livrables et de toutes les donn es de l valuation, qui pourront tre utilis s pour la r daction de rapports et de communiqu s internes comme externes.

Le rapport final sera r dig en fran ais. Le corps principal du rapport, au format Word, doit compter entre 20 et 30 pages (hors annexes/pi ces jointes) et doit inclure les l ments suivants :

• Table des mati res
• Note de synth se
• Introduction
• Liste des acronymes
• Contexte (description du projet)
• Objectifs et crit res de l valuation
• M thodologie et d fis
• R sultats principaux et analyse, r pondant clairement aux crit res d valuation et aux questions cl s des TDR et se r f rant aux r sultats et indicateurs du projet
• Conclusions et recommandations, ax es sur le d veloppement du programme lors de la phase suivante

Annexes : trois tudes de cas concernant ce qui a bien fonctionn et visant illustrer l analyse ( travers des citations, des histoires personnels ou une analyse contextuelle des changements de comportement observ s, y compris vis- -vis de la question du r le des femmes dans la gouvernance et dans la r solution des conflits) au format crit, photo ou vid o, termes de r f rence de l valuation, calendrier des r unions, outils utilis s dans l valuation (guides concernant les questions poser, questionnaires, grilles d observation), liste des documents consult s, cadre logique mis jour du projet r capitulant l accomplissement des r sultats et les indicateurs de performance,

Soutien et ressources fournis par Interpeace

Interpeace fournira et financera un soutien logistique, incluant le voyage international si n cessaire, et tous les d placements et h bergements dans le pays. Un v hicule tout-terrain avec chauffeur sera disponible pendant toute la p riode de consultation. Tous les locaux et fournitures standard seront fournis, mais le consultant devra fournir son propre ordinateur. L assistant administratif du pays sera le point de contact principal de la logistique.

Interpeace fournira galement tous les documents indispensables la r alisation de la mission (voir le d tail ci-dessous), au moins deux semaines avant le d but du travail sur le terrain. Ils seront remis par le responsable du projet.

L quipe programme d Indigo C te d Ivoire est bas e Abidjan avec un bureau d localis dans la ville de Guiglo (r gion du Cavally), zone d intervention du projet. L quipe du Bureau R gional d Interpeace pour l Afrique de l Ouest, bas Abidjan, C te d Ivoire, fournit un appui continu et distance au bureau Guiglo. Le consultant doit tre pr par , conform ment l accord pr alable, collaborer avec Interpeace et Indigo C te d Ivoire la fois distance et sur place Abidjan et Guiglo. La collaboration distance se fera via emails, Skype, WhatsApp ou par connexion t l phonique terrestre en cas de connexion Internet d faillante.

Comp tences et exp rience requises

Nous recherchons un(e) consultant(e) externe pour r aliser l valuation. Il ou elle sera accompagn par l quipe Interpeace et Indigo Cote d Ivoire et rendra compte au Responsable des Programmes d Interpeace pour l Afrique de l Ouest.

Le/la consultant(e) sera :

• Exp riment (e) dans la conception et l valuation des travaux de construction de la paix, dans l id al sp cialiste des questions de genre et de sociologie/anthropologie
• Expert(e) dans la th orie des m thodes de recherche-action participative (et id alement b n ficiant d une exp rience pratique dans ce domaine)
• Parlant couramment fran ais
• Excellent(e) communiquant(e)
• Exp riment (e) dans la mise en uvre de projets ONG
• Ayant une exp rience av r e d au moins 5 ans dans la conduite d analyses et valuation de projet similaires

Dans l id al, il ou elle sera galement :

• Exp riment (e) et bien document( ) sur le contexte en C te d Ivoire

Pour postuler, merci d envoyer les l ments suivants par e-mail au Programme Officer d Interpeace en C te d Ivoire boddaert@interpeace.orgavant le 24 F vrieren copiant reussner@interpeace.org**Evaluation et r flexion Projet Ouest CiV** doit tre inclus dans l objet de l email de candidature, pour tre pris en compte. Seules les candidatures en fran ais seront accept es. Les entretiens avec les candidats pr s lectionn s se tiendront dans la premi re semaine du mois de mars.

• CV d taill
• Lettre de motivation et proposition d une m thodologie pour l valuation, y compris le projet de plan de travaux int grant les diverses tapes de l valuation
• Deux exemples de travail pertinent ant rieur
• Tarif journalier propos par le candidat et nombre de jours pr vus

En raison du grand nombre de candidatures, Interpeace ne pourra r pondre qu aux SEULS candidats pr s lectionn s. Nous vous remercions pour votre compr hension.

Pour plus d informations sur Interpeace, ses valeurs et ses principes de travail, vous pouvez visiter son site internet : www.interpeace.org

Closing date: 2019-02-28

International Business & Technical Consultants, Inc. (IBTCI), a U.S. based international development consulting company established in 1987, has worked in over one hundred countries and implemented over three hundred projects. IBTCI serves government agencies, private sector companies and several donor agencies. IBTCI specializes in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) across many sectors including, but not limited to, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, economic growth, education, environment, and global health.

Assignment Title:Lead Researchers (four Short Term Technical Assistance (STTA) positions; one STTA in each of the following countries) Benin, Togo, C te d Ivoire, or Guinea
Department/Location:Remote, with three weeks field research
Technical Point of Contact:Research Director, PELA
Type:Short Term Consultancy
Classification: Consultancy

Overview:IBTCI seeks four STTA lead researchers; each lead researcher is to specialize in politics and/or security in one of the following countries- Benin, Togo, C te d Ivoire, or Guinea - to lead a violent extremism (VE) risk assessment of each country including a literature review and field research. This assessment is funded by USAID West Africa s Peace through Evaluation, Learning and Adapting (PELA) project. The purpose of this activity is to support USAID/West Africa to be a more effective, efficient and adaptable operating unit in achieving the development objective of strengthening systems of non-violent conflict management in West Africa. This is a ten week consultancy beginning on or about February 26, 2019 and includes three (3) weeks of field research in the country of expertise. Please specify country of expertise in the application.

Using your research and subject matter expertise and skills, perform tasks on specific task order and/or contracts. Tasks could include, but not limited to:

Scope of Work:

• Advise PELA on the recruitment of the local research team in country of expertise - Togo, Benin, C te d Ivoire, or Guinea (local researcher and logistics coordinator positions);
• Lead a literature review on risk factors to VE or violent conflict in country of expertise - Togo, Benin, C te d Ivoire, or Guinea;
• Lead primary source data collection in Togo, Benin, C te d Ivoire, or Guinea, according to the VE risk assessment framework;
• Collaborate with the PELA Research Director and the local researcher to develop key informant (KII) and focus group discussion (FGD) questionnaires and protocols;
• Lead a team of researchers to collect key informant interviews (KII) and focus group discussions (FGDs) in assigned locations, to include a morning brief with the team on each day s research agenda and an evening debrief with the team on any adjustments that need to be made, be it regarding logistics (e.g., interview schedules) or substance (e.g., adjustments to interview techniques, note taking, etc);
• Ensure that the data collected in the field are of the highest possible quality and are recorded and stored in a manner that meets ethical standards for human subject research and USAID regulations;
• Advise the PELA Research Director on the research permissions required by the host-country government and working with the assessment team s local researcher to ensure that the project complies with host country s laws and procedures for international research,
• Provide the PELA Research Director with daily updates during field research data collection;
• Ensure that transcripts and/or notes of each KII and FGD are typed and made available to the PELA team within 48 hours of the KII or FGD;
• Analyze the data;
• Draft a 15 to 25-page report of the assessment and findings;
• Participate in weekly coordination meetings with the PELA Research Director and the assessment teams from other West African countries, or as needed; and
• Other duties as required.

Serve in the above consultant capacity to support the IBTCI technical practices of Crisis, Conflict & Governance, Agriculture & Food Security & Economic, Education & Growth and Global Health and/or Business Development divisions.

• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to directly communicate with IBTCI clients.
• This position does not authorize/require the consultant to have decision making authority on final work product.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Oral proficiency in an Ivorian, B ninoise, Togolese, or Guinean language preferred.
• Familiarity with the West African context is preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5-8 years of research experience in one or more of the following countries is required - Togo, Benin, C te d Ivoire, or Guinea or West Africa; 2 or more years of field research or living experience preferred in one or more of the following countries - Togo, Benin, C te d Ivoire, or Guinea.
• Expertise in politics and/or security in one or more of the following countries required - Togo, Benin, C te d Ivoire, or Guinea; additional expertise in violent extremism or violent conflict is highly preferred.
• Research skills ability to conduct literature reviews, use bibliographic software such as Zotero, attention to detail, ability to collect off-the-shelf data, and conducting interviews and FGDs is required.
• Past experience and demonstrated success in leading cross-cultural teams of researchers in the field is required.
• Ability to communicate well through written work with diverse stakeholders, including donors, beneficiaries, and local officials is required.
• Intermediate/professional level French (oral and written) is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Oral and written fluency in English is required.
• Ability to meet deadlines is required.

Education:Master s degree in international relations, politics and governance, peacebuilding, security studies, international development, or related field required. A PhD in one of these fields is highly preferred.
Supervisory Responsibility:This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Travel:Travel is required.
No phone calls please. All candidates will be acknowledged, but only final candidates for particular activities will be contacted. Please specify in the application the country specialization of the candidate.

IBTCI is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran, or any other classification protected by applicable anti-discrimination laws. We prohibit and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or harassment.

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Closing date: 2019-05-01

IRC opened a country office and launched humanitarian assistance programming in 2004 and has transitioned its programming over the years to reflect the changes in the operational environment. At present, IRC Cote d Ivoire implements post-conflict development programming focused on the outcomes prioritized in its strategic action plan. IRC has extensive health, economic recovery, education, violence protection and response, youth, and water and sanitation programming with primary offices in Abidjan, Man, Yamoussoukro and Korhogo with an annual budget of $14.5 million.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Country Director for Cote d Ivoire is responsible for overall leadership and supervisory management of IRC offices and operations in the country, including stewardship of resources, staff safety and security, program quality and accountability, and performance management. The Country Director is IRC s principal representative to the Ivorian government, donors, international organizations, other NGOs and the media. The Country Director is expected to respond effectively to a constantly changing environment with effective development and humanitarian programs implemented directly and with Ivorian partner organizations. The Country Director will lead country program staff in pursuing the outcomes identified in the strategy action plan for 2016-2020, bringing them together to deliver high-quality, cost-effective programming results.

Success in this position requires an individual with exemplary leadership abilities who deploys strong communications and interpersonal skills effectively, both internally and externally. The successful candidate will enjoy developing networks to build partnerships and diversify program resources. Given the operating environment, the Country Director is expected to be attentive to risk management. S/he will be directly responsible for the overall coordination and strategic direction of the country program; providing oversight and coaching for directly supervised senior managers; leading country program teams to identify, design and deliver responsive, high-quality programs; ensuring efficient management of public grants and private funds for results, compliance and focused, timely reporting; and oversight of financial management and compliance systems.

Based in Abidjan, the Country Director oversees all IRC operations in Cote d Ivoire. Reporting to the Regional Vice President, this position receives support from regional and headquarters staff in the areas of program quality, new business development, safety and security management, finance, operations management, and external affairs. The Country Director is additionally expected to actively participate in defining the IRC s public advocacy positions.

The overall security situation in Cote d Ivoire is dynamic, and varies from one IRC operating area to another. Security is relatively stable with few immediate security threats, although there may be some issues as the country gears up for the election in 2020.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Representation

Lead the country program by maintaining open and professional relations with colleagues, promoting a strong team spirit and providing guidance, oversight and resources to enable staff to perform successfully.

Develop and carry out strategies that result in strong representation with: Ivorian Government authorities at various levels; donors including CDC, USAID, World Bank, Master Card Foundation, AfD, Ivorian government, European Union, private donor; UN and other international organizations; international and local NGOs; and networks such as the INGO Forum.

Ensure that the IRC remains a partner of choice for major international donors.

Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of donor priorities and planned funding.

Initiate and sustain strong, mutually beneficial and authentic partnerships with Ivorian organizations.

Seek out and pursue opportunities to raise the profile of the work of the IRC and its partners in Cote d Ivoire, as well as the lives and the needs of the people the IRC seeks to serve.

Strategic Direction, Program Quality and Growth

Set the strategic vision and direction of the country program to serve more people with the most responsive and highest quality programming possible, and secure the resources necessary to do so.

Align programming to the country program strategy action plan, sectoral expertise and technical standards.

Ensure program quality through consistent use throughout the country program of: rigorous assessment, design, and proposal development and review processes; comprehensive monitoring and evaluation, accountability and learning systems; staff development investments; and partner organization capacity strengthening.

Remain current on national and regional issues impacting the country program and partners, and develop responsive strategies to ensure the IRC mission can be carried out appropriately in case of contextual changes.

Ensure country program alignment with and involvement in meeting regional objectives.

Identify opportunities for appropriate expansion and growth of programs, supported by the acquisition and investment of human resources.

Ensure timely submission of competitive, responsive and high-quality proposals, and lead negotiations with donors and build on established links with Ivorian Ministries.

Safety and Security Management

Take primary responsibility for overall management of safety and security for the country program.

Oversee the management of all security issues, including appropriate response to emergency situations as they arise.

Create and maintain a culture of safety and security throughout the country program, including trainings and briefings that prepare all country program staff for security incident prevention and response.

Keep security, evacuation and contingency plans current and accessible to country program staff.

Maintain close coordination and communication with the Regional Safety and Security Advisor on safety and security concerns and evolving issues that could adversely affect IRC staff or operations.

Staff Performance Management and Development

Supervise and mentor direct-report staff, including communicating clear expectations, setting performance objectives, providing regular and timely performance feedback, and leading documented semi-annual performance reviews.

Provide constructive feedback and counsel on appropriate career paths and professional development for IRC staff.

Oversee the management, coaching and development of national and international staff to build a cadre of skilled, committed and motivated personnel.

Continue to pursue nationalization of senior management positions.

Promote and monitor staff care and well-being. Model healthy work-life balance practices. Support appropriate interventions in response to identified staff care needs of both national and international staff.

Offer leadership support for successful adherence by all staff to IRC s Global HR Operating Policies and Procedures.

Work with regional HR staff to identify and implement recruitment and retention strategies.

Undertake regular reviews of labor and salary markets in Cote d Ivoire for the purpose of enhancing the competitiveness of the IRC s overall compensation package for national staff.

Stewardship and Operational Management

Drive operational excellence to achieve optimal efficiency and cost-effectiveness in all functions and operations of the country program.

Oversee the development, deployment and utilization of financial and operational policies, procedures, and systems to deliver compliance with IRC and donor requirements.

Ensure responsiveness and appropriate levels of in-person and remote support to all offices, especially in the areas of HR, finance and supply chain.

Provide timely and effective oversight of the Cote d Ivoire country program s financial position.

Maintain effective and coordinated budget monitoring processes for grant funds and discretionary funds.

Seek opportunities to introduce efficiencies and eliminate redundancies in existing business processes.

Communications

Model and encourage active practice of the principles of the IRC Way Global Standards for Professional Conduct throughout the Cote d Ivoire country program.

Maintain a healthy and empowering office environment that encourages open, honest and productive communication among IRC staff and with partner organizations.

Maintain open communications with regional management staff, regional technical advisors, and HQ departmental staff.

Supervisory Responsibilities:Direct reports include the DDP, the Finance Controller, the Supply Chain Coordinator and other support leadership positions.

Key Working Relationships

Internal: WA regional vice president and DRD; WA regional team; other WA Country Directors; HQ departmental staff, as appropriate.

External: Partner organizations, host country government officials, public and private donor agencies, international and national NGOs, UN agencies, foreign governments.

Professional Standards

The IRC and IRC staff must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way Global Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Graduate degree in a relevant field

At least ten years of progressively responsible international work experience, including at least three years in a leadership role at the Country Director level of multi-site, multi-sectoral operations in a complex operating environment

Experience of building personal networks at a senior level, resulting in securing new opportunities for the organization

Demonstrated successful leadership and management experience with a multi-disciplinary team in a cross-cultural setting, including active mentoring and coaching

Proven experience delivering appropriate levels oversight of a portfolio consisting of a variety of complex, high-value donor-funded projects

Extensive representation and fundraising success, including prior experience with European, US and international development donors

Experience of managing security in a fluid environment

Proven ability to negotiate and work with partner organizations. Experience with organizational capacity strengthening and partnership building helpful

Strong budget and fiscal oversight capacities

Established capacity to deal with ambiguity in stressful situations

Ability to respond to multiple priorities in a timely manner, producing high-quality outcomes

Previous experience working in Cote d Ivoire or in the WA region preferred

Fluency in French and English required

This position is based in Abidjan and is fully accompanied with an estimated 33% of the Country Director s time spent in other locations in Cote d Ivoire and the region.

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Closing date: 2019-05-31

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The International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH)is a center in the University of Washington s Department of Global Health that works in partnership with the University of California, San Francisco. I-TECH has projects in more than 20 countries, and its worldwide staff work with local ministries of health, universities, non-governmental organizations, medical facilities, and other partners to support efficient, well-ordered health care systems that provide high quality care to all citizens.

There are 147,947 Ivorian adults and children currently receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) and 195,755 receiving clinical care in 2015. Health care workers rely on the services provided by the laboratory system to monitor the health of those in their care. Cote d Ivoirecontinues to experience challenges with access to quality HIV related testing despite past efforts, continued support is required to coordinate, synergize and scale up approaches that strengthen the national laboratory system. In 2016, I-TECH was awarded a 5-year grant from the US CDC-PEPFAR with a goal to build a functional laboratory network to reach 80% saturation for HIV care and treatment in selected districts by offering quality laboratory services and targeting blood banks to ensure quality of blood and blood products, working towards accreditation of laboratories. Main project activities will be to provide direct technical assistance (TA) to National Public Health Laboratory (NPHL), district health teams, and PEPFAR implementing partners (IPs) to implement 6 key activities in PEPFAR-supported laboratories including:

• Strengthen national laboratory policies and increase adherence to national guidelines;
• Develop local capacity in biosafety and biosecurity (B&B);
• Develop skills in laboratory management and strengthen laboratory professions competencies;
• Implement QMS in the entire laboratory network;
• Improve and implement LIS for improved data management and utilization;

Support laboratory-related blood safety interventions and accreditation of 3 laboratories in National Blood Transfusion Services (NBTS).

The scope of this work is nationwide, with focus on the 79 districts identified for HIV program scale-up and sustain efforts.

The International Training and Education Center for Health (I-TECH)has an outstanding opportunity for a Country Directorlocated in Cote d'Ivoire.

The position of Country Director requires an individual with demonstrated expertise in public health program management and capacity development. The position requires effective communication with both domestic and international staff, the CDC Country Office in Cote d Ivoire, local Ministry of Health and other governmental bodies, US-based funders and other implementing partners within and beyond Cote d Ivoire.

The Country Director must provide leadership in developing sustainable programs and cope with rapid changes in both funding and programmatic direction as outlined by the funder, and effectively use available resources to meet those expectations. In addition, the Country Director is required to use sophisticated problem-solving skills and to successfully interface and communicate within the organization, across the I-TECH network, and externally to local stakeholders. This position will take responsibility in fulfilling I-TECH s scope of work by managing the implementation of I-TECH training, technical, and program activities to ensure that work plans are developed for each activity and deadlines are met.

The I-TECH Country Director, with support from the Seattle Headquarters Senior Program Manager and other HQ staff, is responsible for ensuring the effective implementation and administration of UW project activities in Cote d Ivoire.

The Country Director role reports to the I-TECH Managing Director in Seattle, and has dual accountability. Programmatically, the Country Director is accountable to the Principle Investigator (PI) whose work they are responsible for carrying out in Cote d Ivoire .Administratively, the Country Director is accountable to the Managing Director for ensuring work undertaken locally is efficient, effective and compliant with all human resource, legal, and financial policies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategic Leadership:Success is measured by the extent to which the I-TECH Country Director advances the organization s mission, vision, and strategic priorities. Examples of activities:
Connect the work of I-TECH staff at all levels with the overall objectives and impacts of the organization.
Advance the work of I-TECH to achieve its strategic priorities, which are:

• I-TECH is positioned to contribute to the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets, specifically the first 90;
• I-TECH supports the national HIV/AIDS Strategic information agenda;
• I-TECH is recognized as a university-based network that provides effective global health programming and technical assistance;
• The I-TECH network is supported by a diversified funding portfolio;
• The I-TECH network strengthens its capacity to serve as an effective global health partner to donors and governments.

Lead productive working relationships with national government representatives, local and international non-government organizations, and funders, including CDC s Global AIDS Program in-country staff.
In collaboration with I-TECH Executive Team, guide country level strategic planning.
Scan the horizon strategically for opportunities to strengthen the national health system.
Promote I-TECH s sustainability through new business development, diversification of I-TECH funding sources, and development of-TECH s technical expertise. Examples include expanding scope of current programs and adding new programs.
Participate in the leadership of I-TECH s network and build south to south partnerships within the network.
As requested, serve as the liaison for university academic work in-country.
Use and promote I-TECH operating principles in all facets of work.

Program Technical Excellence:Success is measured by the extent to which projects meet I-TECH s Program Standards and have a positive impact to strengthen national and provincial health systems. The Country Director will oversee senior managers to assure the following activities are accomplished:
Lead and participate in the development and implementation of critical program activities including strengthening national laboratory policies, advancing POCT/PT testing and certification, advocating implementation of a harmonized approach to QMS, strengthening laboratory information systems, and enhancing blood safety policies and implementation.
Lead programmatic efforts to improve the quality of laboratory systems in Cote d Ivoire.
Build technical expertise in-country responsive to locally-identified needs.
Establish and uphold high program standards and implement improvements based on assessments.
Design, implement and evaluate programs to demonstrate impact. Absence of evaluation implies an absence of implementation and impact.
Communicate outcomes to shape planning and policy.
Apply the technical and programmatic capacities of the I-TECH network and universities.
Participate in faculty-level work including supervising student research work and teaching programs.

Program Management:Success is measured by the extent to which the Country Director applies excellent management practices to assure programs are planned and implemented with high quality, on time, and under budget. The Country Director will oversee senior managers to assure the following activities are accomplished:
Ensure full implementation of awards to the maximal extent possible. This will be evaluated based on the deliverables in the work plan. In the pursuit of this goal the following responsibilities are important to success:

• Provide a high level of technical and administrative expertise to ensure success;
• Seek out the highest and most effective technical standards;
• Maximize the cost effectiveness of all activities.

Ensure a seamless working relationship between the country program and Headquarters staff, including PIs and Senior Program Manager, and participate in frequent (up to weekly) call with PI, Senior Program Manager and senior staff.
Create a management and organization structure to assure effective program implementation that incorporates the key management and technical services and technical assistance I-TECH can offer.
Employ and promote I-TECH management practices using a team-based management approach.
Plan budgets and workplans for multiple funding sources.
Assume overall accountability for attainment of program goals, objectives and deliverables.
Lead the development and implementation of a country program monitoring and evaluation plan.
Submit regular reports to funders and stakeholders. Respond in a timely manner to ad hoc reporting requests from CDC-Global AIDS Program, UW and other partners.
Communicate regularly and substantively with I-TECH headquarters on all project activities.

Operations, Fiscal, and Human Resource Management:Success is measured by the extent to which in-country capacity is strong, risk is managed, financial and operational systems and policies are employed, and excellent human resource practices are applied. The Country Director assures the following activities are accomplished:
Operations and Safety
Oversee development, application and regular updating of written policies and procedures for country office operations. Assure concordance between country project policies and procedures and I-TECH, UW, funder and national government requirements and regulations.
Oversee all administrative, logistical, security and risk management functions for the country office.
Ensure that I-TECH meets all requirements to be recognized as a legal entity by the host government.
Lead the implementation of recommendations from operations assessments.
Oversee the development, implementation and monitoring of in-country contracts and vendor agreements.
Oversee the implementation and use of I-TECH s Global Operations Manual at the country project level, with emphasis on in-country capacity development to attain or surpass standards.
Finance
Ensure financial systems meet UW requirements.
Based on delegated authority, provide oversight for all funds spent in-country and assure federal award compliance.
In collaboration with country office staff, prepare and monitor internal budget reports (e.g. budget projections, burn rates, monthly budget reports by activity code).
Prepare forecasts, and consider program implications.
Human Resources
Apply I-TECH, Department of Global Health, and UW principles throughout all aspects of staff oversight. Embody and engender those qualities that support an effective, efficient, inspired workplace.
Ensure that all contracts and employment packages are fair and consistent with local practice and labor law.
Hire, coach, evaluate, discipline and/or discharge employees as necessary.
Identify and lead staff professional development initiatives at the individual and group levels.
Identify strategies to retain and keep staff motivated in an ever changing funding landscape.

REQUIREMENTS:
Master s in Public Health, Health Administration or related field; and a minimum of five years of senior leadership experience in complex, multi-faceted public health programs to include at least three years of experience supervising managers, technical experts, and support staff.

Past experience demonstrating:

• Superb knowledge of and practical experience with health systems in Sub-Saharan Africa;
• Experience in designing and implementing complex and challenging HIV-related programs;
• Able to provide strong leadership and representation with staff, donors, partners, CDC and Ministry of Health;
• A commitment to scholarly work and generation and dissemination of knowledge;
• Highly skilled program manager;
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods and health information systems;
• Experience with budget development and management, and monitoring of fiscal systems;
• Working knowledge of US government and other federal awards and contracts systems, to advance project progress and comply with funder directives;
• Employee and partner relations skills, including demonstrated ability to bring together diverse professionals into a functioning, effective work team; fostering tactful, diplomatic, and culturally-appropriate communication;
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate effective collaboration with diverse partners;
• Ability to read and understand technical documents and journals and write letters, administrative, technical reports and scientific papers for publication in English language journals;
• Successful public presentation skills;
• Demonstrated experience working closely with government public health officials and agencies at all levels in a balanced and supportive capacity;
• Demonstrated ability to interact with persons from a variety of professional disciplines and from different levels of society in a tactful, diplomatic, and culturally-appropriate manner;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, with balance between strategic leadership and attention to detail;
• Computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Language requirements - Speaking/Reading/Writing of French and English is required. Preference will be given to candidates with Level IV French and Level IV English - speaking/reading/writing.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE
MD or Ph.D. with strong public health and administrative skills;
Five years of project management experience in Sub-Saharan Africa;
Experience in public health program planning and evaluation;
Willingness to undergo further training and professional development in topic areas relevant to this position.

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

WORKING ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The Country Director must be available and willing to travel domestically in remote areas and internationally up to 15%. The position requires participation in conference calls and internet meetings outside of business hours several times per week in order to accommodate the time difference between the country office and HQ.

I-TECH operates within a grant-funded environment. Due to this, the total amount of this position s FTE may fluctuate based on program funding and needs.
This position is open to both local and international candidates.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Department of Global Health recognizes that disparities in health around the globe stem from inequity. The Department encourages and supports the multiple identities of staff, faculty and students including, but not limited to, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, culture, spiritual practice, geography, mental and physical disability and age. The Department strives to become a local, national, and international leader in developing and maintaining increased representation and recognition of each of these dimensions of diversity among its faculty, staff, and students.

Application Process:
The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Workforce Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select Apply to this position . Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your My Jobs page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

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Closing date: 2019-10-13

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Mission

En tant que Chef de Projet - Formations Agricoles en C te d'Ivoire, vous aurez la responsabilit de la Direction op rationnelle de la PEFACI. Le CDP FA / DOP PEFACI:

1 / La mise en uvre op rationnelle du programme FA en C te d'Ivoire:

• Elabore et pilote le plan d'actions
• G re op rationnel du programme au quotidien:
  • Organiser la mise en uvre des activit s et d finir les priorit s
  • Suit et contr le les r sultats
  • G re les t ches administratives et logistiques (ex: achat, fournisseurs, maintenance, etc.)
• Assurer le suivi r gulier des indicateurs cl s du cadre logique
• Veille la qualit du programme et la mesure de l'impact sur les b n ficiaires
• Travaille dans une logique permanente de capitalisation en collaboration avec son responsable hi rarchique et la coordination th matique:
  • Exploite, enrichit et veille la transmission des informations (outils, guides m thodologiques, CR, pr sentations de formation de formateurs, etc.)
  • Contribuer des outils p dagogiques: mise en place des r f rentiels, laboration des livrets de formation, etc.
• Rend compte des activit s du programme tous les mois par le biais des "Synth ses mensuelles"
• Met jour les informations de r f rence du programme dans la Bo te outils du chef de projet

2 / G re les relations partenariales: techniques, financi res et institutionnelles

• Repr sentant le programme FA avec les partenaires techniques et financiers locaux avec le programme Pays et la responsable
• Elaborer, faire valider et transmettre les rapports narratifs et financiers aux partenaires financiers ne pas avoir la responsabilit (d but, cours et cl ture du projet)
• Suit et entretient les relations avec les partenaires techniques et financiers du programme FA bas s en C te d ivoire : actions de visibilit , visites de terrain, r unions
• Elabore, fait valider et transmet les conventions de partenariats aux partenaires financiers dont il a la responsabilit (d but, en cours et cl ture du projet)
• D veloppe les relations avec les autres acteurs de la formation professionnelle agricole : centres de formation priv s, associations de solidarit internationale, programmes tatiques, minist res, etc.
• S implique dans le lien institutionnel avec les partenaires de l IECD, en particulier l AFD et les minist res (Agriculture, Formation professionnelle et Education).

3/ Pilote les finances et le budget du programme en C te d Ivoire :

• Elabore et pilote le budget op rationnel annuel :
  • Assure le bon emploi des fonds, selon les proc dures bailleurs, IECD et PEFACI
  • G re de fa on responsable l engagement des d penses, en s adaptant aux financements disponibles
  • Effectue les actualisations trimestrielles du budget
• Contr le la bonne tenue de la comptabilit analytique de son projet
• Elabore et transmet les reporting financiers destin s aux partenaires financiers (r alis s & pr visionnels actualis s)
• Participe la pr paration des audits en collaboration avec l quipe du p le, les responsables administratifs C te d ivoire et la DAF Paris
• Participe aux activit s de recherches de financement

4/ Encadre les quipes du programme

• Recrute, accompagne, fid lise les quipes PEFACI dans une logique de transfert de comp tences
• Identifie les cadres et talents locaux cl s
• Anime l quipe PEFACI et d veloppe un sentiment de coh sion, d appartenance donne du sens l action de l IECD et de la PEFACI
• Fixe les objectifs et value ses collaborateurs conform ment aux proc dures RH
• Porte et transmet les valeurs de l IECD
• Assure la gestion administrative RH et le contr le de la mise jour des dossiers RH de son quipe en lien avec la RAF PEFACI
• Assure la gestion des arriv es et d parts des collaborateurs (formation, accompagnement, fin de contrat, rupture de contrat, d mission ) avec l appui de la coordination (Abidjan & Paris)
• Applique et participe l laboration de la grille de r mun ration de son quipe

5/ D veloppe la strat gie du programme et de l IECD

• Participe la r flexion strat gique et met en place des mod les conomiques et op rationnels innovants pour chaque centre de formation (EFA et IFERA)
• D veloppe la communication interne et externe du programme : assure la visibilit et la notori t newsletter, page Facebook, m dias locaux, organisation d v nements etc.
• Identifie et relaie des opportunit s de d ploiement d autres projets et programmes IECD dans le pays : formation agricole mais aussi autres m tiers (entrepreneuriat, sant , formation h tellerie restauration et autres formations)

Envoyez votre dossier de candidature (CV et lettre de motivation) R f. RCI CDP DOP FA