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Closing date: 2017-08-22

The department Quality, Finance & Control (QFC) within Oxfam Novib Corporate Groups is currently recruiting a

Specialist Concern Control

36 hours a week

Based in The Hague

Purpose of the function
As a Concern Controller you deliver (innovative) services, products and support which contribute to the whole organization and Oxfam. You develop (multi-annual) budgets, financial reports, annual accounts in line with reporting standards, (Oxfam) planning and control cycle, set guidelines, procedures, and legislation. You also develop, analyze and advise management and Board of Directors on financial management information and strategic (investment) decisions.

Main tasks

The main tasks of the Specialist Concern Control will be to:

• Take a leading role in the development of (multi-annual) budgets, financial reports, annual accounts in line with (Oxfam) planning and control cycle, set guidelines, procedures, and legislation;
• develop, analyze and advise management and Board of Directors on management information, including investment decisions and forecasting. Signals deviations and advises on corrective measures;
• signal internal and external trends and relevant legislation, and translates these into policies to support strategic planning for Oxfam Novib;
• providing asked and unasked advice to management on complex projects/topics related to - for instance - external guidelines for reporting, legislation, related parties and within the Oxfam confederation;
• take a leading role in and/or participate in (multidisciplinary) projects, including those in the context of Oxfam;
• set up and maintain monitoring mechanisms for treasury management;
• write concise reports and memos in excellent English language and communicates the details in a clear and easy to understand way to key stakeholders both internally and externally.

Requirements for the job

As a Specialist Concern Control, you have:

• at least a HBO (Bachelor) degree in a for the function relevant direction, by preference in the area of accountancy, finance or business administration;
• a minimum of five years of experience in a similar position, by preference in a project oriented organization;
• working experience in the field of financial management and control (work experience in accountancy is an advantage);
• an excellent command of the English and Dutch language, both in speaking and in writing (a reasonable command of French is desirable);
• the ability to multi task and to adapt pro-actively in a changing work environment.

What we offer
Oxfam Novib is committed to providing you with a competitive, fair, and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. The salary range for this position is set in scale 9 with a salary range between 2.666,- to 4.101,-- based on 36 hours a week.

More information and application procedure
Do you want to apply for the job please click here, on or before August 22th, 2017.

For more information about the position you can contact Lorena Paz, Coordinator QFC, Lorena.Paz.Quintero@oxfamnovib.nl.

Applicants for this contract must be Dutch nationals or a European Union member State or have a valid work permit for the European Union.

Closing date: 2017-08-23

M decins Sans Fronti res (MSF) is an independent, medical, emergency relief organisation that provides assistance to people worldwide, regardless of their background, religion or political convictions. Above all, we aim to save lives and to offer medical care to victims of disasters, wars and epidemics.

MSF coordinates operations through collaborations between global offices. Artsen zonder Grenzen Nederland (MSF-Holland) has a partnership with offices in the UK and Germany. This partnership, known as MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam (MSF-OCA), operates medical humanitarian interventions in about 25 countries. Annually, MSF-OCA deploys approximately 1,100 international staff and employs 7,000 national staff.

The office of MSF-Holland located in Amsterdam hosts more than 250 employees, offering direct support to MSF-OCA operations.The Public Health Department (PHD) supports the overall purpose of MSF, providing medical and public health leadership for the organisation. The department is responsible for providing strategic direction and integrated advice on medical and public health issues to the field and headquarters. The PHD plays a key role in developing and maintaining the medical humanitarian identity and image of MSF-OCA, and in continuing to develop and improve intervention strategies so as to be relevant and effective.

The PHD is made up of a group of generalist Health Advisors (based in Amsterdam and Berlin) and medical and public health specialists (based in Amsterdam and London) so as to provide expert support in a range of fields including infectious diseases, mental health, nutrition, paediatrics, reproductive health, and vaccination as well as epidemiology, laboratory, and water/sanitation.

With immediate effect our Public Health Department is looking for a

Section Pharmacist (100%)

Based in Amsterdam, start date: 1 October 2017

PLACE IN THE ORGANISATION

The Section Pharmacist (SP) reports to the Coordinator of Medical Specialists, Public Health Department, and receives functional support from the MSF International Pharmacist Coordinator (International Office). She/he works in close collaboration with the MSF-OCA medical supply pharmacist in the PHD and the procurement pharmacist in the Logistics department and as well with fellow section pharmacists in other MSF operational centres.

MAIN OBJECTIVES

The overall aim of the Section Pharmacist post is to safeguard the quality of pharmaceutical products and their use in MSF-OCA s Humanitarian projects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS

Towards partner MSF sections and the international pharmacist network

Represents OCA in MSF s international pharmacist network

Keeps abreast of relevant developments in pharmaceutical quality assurance and proposes improvements to the organization s relevant policies and standard operating procedures

Supports the development and dissemination of relevant intersectional guidelines

Towards OCA s management team and headquarter staff

Takes ownership of the pharmaceutical quality focus areas depicted in MSF OCA s current strategic plan (training and skill certification of field pharmacy staff; GDP; Pharmacovigilance; and, local pharmaceutical procurement)

Provides oversight on the progress achieved in each focus area by gathering, interpreting and presenting relevant quality metrics in periodic reports; identifies constraints and corresponding solutions, escalates when necessary

Advises operational and medical decision-makers on the possibilities and risks of local pharmaceutical procurement in countries where MSF OCA carries out its programs, after conducting a thorough risk/benefit analysis

Provides timely advice and support to health advisors concerning pharmaceutical issues

Keeps an appropriate record of any delegated duties

Towards the field teams

Ensures that pharmaceutical quality self-inspections in MSF OCA s missions are performed at appropriate regular intervals following a prearranged program and that the necessary corrective measures are put in place

Ensures that pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors are approved according to the organization s quality assurance policy

Ensures that any additional requirements imposed on certain pharmaceutical products by national law are adhered to

Coordinates and promptly performs any recall operations for medicinal products

Ensures that initial and continuous training programs for field pharmacy personnel are implemented and maintained (including but not limited to: briefings, debriefings and MSF s international pharmacist week)

Participates in field pharmacist recruitment opportunities and validates the academic and professional background of potential candidates to the pharmacist s pool

Delivers topical module at OCA generalist courses, gives topical updates to the PHD, and supports with other opportunities (e.g., CoDays) when prioritised

Decides on the final disposition of returned, rejected, recalled or falsified pharmaceutical products (with a particular focus on environmental excursions)

Coordinates the management of adverse drug events

Provides timely advice and support to field medical and logistical personnel (especially medical coordinators)

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education, qualification, and experience

Abides by MSF s charter and principles through personal conviction

Qualified pharmacist; full and current registration/license with relevant national professional body

An additional degree in Public Health and/or healthcare facility management is an asset

Minimum 2 years independent clinical experience in hospital and/or community pharmacies

Minimum 2 years work experience with quality assurance of pharmaceuticals in a highly regulated country

Working knowledge of GMP and GDP international standards

Post marketing surveillance experience is an asset

Field experience in pharmaceutical quality in humanitarian settings with MSF or similar organisation

Capacities and skills:

Strong analytical and negotiation skills, can establish required data input, interpret and rationalize the output, with attention to detail

Excellent written and oral communication, with the capacity to act as an adviser to headquarter and field colleagues; and, to represent MSF externally

Is innovative, able to mobilise/motivate and coach people

Is sensitive towards diverse cultural and professional backgrounds

Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

A high degree of self-motivation and working with minimal supervision is required

Able to work under time pressure on various projects and deadlines at any given time

Fluency in English is required; French or Arabic are an asset; Dutch is not necessary

Must be able to visit and support projects at short notice, and willing to spend up to 30% of time in the field

WE OFFER

A challenging and exciting position in an international environment

Opportunity to travel and experience the dynamics of a globally operating, leading humanitarian healthcare organisation

A contract for one year with a renewal option (subject to satisfactory performance) based on a fulltime appointment (40 hours / week)

A gross monthly salary in scale 7, between 3,167 and 4,522 depending on professional experience, based on a full time appointment

Other benefits include 30 holidays based on a fulltime appointment and a premium-free pension plan

If you are interested in this post and would like additional information, please contact Debbie Price, Coordinator Medical Specialists on tel. +31 (0)20 520 8724.

If you believe that you fit the profile, you can react directly via the 'Apply' button or by this link: https://ldd.tbe.taleo.net/ldd03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=MSFOCA&cws=53&rid=14381

Please upload a letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae in English as one combined document. Deadline for application is 23 August 2017.

Closing date: 2017-08-23

Junior project coordinator Oxfam Novib Academy

Starting date as soon as possible (1 year)

32 hours

Based in The Hague

Introduction of Oxfam Novib

Oxfam Novib is a worldwide development organization. We are a proud member of Oxfam, a global confederation that has a shared commitment towards reducing poverty and striving for a just world. We are looking for young professionals who get excited about obtaining experience on how international development cooperation works, the challenges we face and the inspirational results we see every day.

Introduction of Oxfam Novib Academy:

Oxfam Novib wants to be a knowledge-drive organization. Our ambitions to show the impact of our work and have programs based on evidence, means we need to include rigorous and independent research as a coherent part of our work. There is also a great need to bring theory, practice and personal & organizational development together to deal with the kinds of 'wicked problems'. The Oxfam Novib Academy provides a platform to make this a reality, by partnering effectively with students to increase the impact of our campaigns and programs.

Introduction of position

You will play a key role in making the Oxfam Novib Academy a continued success. You will coordinate the recruitment of the incoming interns and facilitate their learning trajectory and that of their mentors within the organization. This involves for example liaising with different project teams throughout our organization and organizing training sessions. We also expect that you manage and produce content for our various online communication channels (e.g. Blog) and that you can represent the Oxfam Novib Academy during events. This means that we are looking for someone with excellent communication and collaboration skills. We also specifically ask you to initiate your own projects to use your talents and interests to increase the success of the Oxfam Novib Academy.

The Oxfam Novib Academy coordinator is a junior trainee position. Oxfam Novib realizes that it is hard to find an entry position within the international development sector to build your experience and network. This position therefore specifically aims at young people looking for an opportunity to get their first experience. That s why this position is only for one year. Every year, another trainee gets the opportunity to increase his or her working experience in this position.

Tasks

• Project management of the Oxfam Novib Academy (planning, reporting, communication)

• Safeguard and coordinate the internship of two groups of +/- 10 internships (e.g. recruitment, organize workshops, internal learning events, webinars, and coaching and peer-to-peer advise)

• Develop (online) communication materials and manage the content of the Oxfam Novib Academy platform s (e.g. Facebook and Blog)

• Ensure knowledge and research of students is widely accessible and used;

• Propose and test innovative elements to the content and ways of working of the Oxfam Novib Academy.

• Assist interns and your team members in Team Information Management to develop and disseminate attractive knowledge products

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of work experience
• At least a bachelor degree in a relevant field (HBO/ WO)
• Excellent organizational skills
• Fluent in English
• Excellent communication and writing skills (especially online communications)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent skill to network both internal and external
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in an international environment
• Ability to work flexible
• Hands-on approach and result oriented
• Open attitude to learning
• Experience in project management is a plus

What we offer

• Access to a global network of experienced staff and partners.
• A great work experience for an international NGO.
• Coaching and supervision by the Oxfam Novib Academy project lead.
• An inspiring learning environment.

You will be scaled in salary scale 5 between 1792,- and 2756,- based on 36 hours a week.

If you are interested please apply hereon or before the 23^thof August 2017 (we don't process applications received by e-mail). Interviews will be held in the week of August 28^th.You can refer your letter to Esther Benning (Project lead). For questions about this position, please e-mail oxfamnovibacademy@oxfamnovib.nl.

More information

For more information about the Oxfam Novib Academy see: oxfamnovibacademy.wordpress.com

Closing date: 2017-08-24

M decins Sans Fronti res (MSF) is an independent, medical, emergency relief organisation that provides assistance to people worldwide, regardless of their background, religion or political convictions. Above all, we aim to save lives and to offer medical care to victims of disasters, wars and epidemics. Working together with local staff, we give direct support to the population. MSF also appeals to those in power, including governments and international organisations, and speaks out about the abuses we encounter in the course of our work.

MSF coordinates operations through collaborations between global offices. Artsen zonder Grenzen Nederland (MSF-Holland) has a partnership with offices in the UK and Germany. This partnership, known as MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam (MSF-OCA), operates medical humanitarian interventions in about 25 countries. Annually, MSF-OCA deploys approximately 1,100 international staff and employs 7,000 national staff.

The office of MSF-Holland located in Amsterdam hosts more than 250 employees, offering direct support to MSF-OCA operations.

Starting end of September latest, the Operations department of MSF-OCA is looking for a
OPERATIONS ASISSTANT (100%)
Based in Amsterdam

PLACE IN THE ORGANISATION
The Assistant Operations Department provides administrative and organisational assistance to the Director Operations, Deputy Director Operations and the members of the Operations department. He/she reports directly to the Deputy Director of Operations.

OBJECTIVES
Key objectives of the position are to primarily support MSF OCA's Operations Platform, support the Operations Department during the Control & Planning moments and to contribute to a sound administration in the Operations department.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the DirOps, Deputy DirOps, and the members of the Operations department with general administrative support on a functional basis in on going day-to-day business;
• Assists in planning, preparing, and facilitation of meetings and agendas;
• Is responsible for minute taking during the Ops Platform and tri-weekly operational updates;
• Based on operational updates, composes and distributes the Ops Bulletin;
• Supports the Operations department's activities within MSF-OCA's planning and control cycle, and prepares/gives input for the department's plans and budget in preparation for the office Control Cycle moments;
• Keeps an overview of absence of department staff, including registration of holidays, sick leave and field visits;
• Filing of security incident reports and support to the Security Advisor on an ad-hoc basis;
• Prepares legal documents such as Powers of Attorney for field missions, ensures duly signing and coordinates the process of the legalization of such documents;
• Communicates with Finance Department on invoices to check, correctness of invoices, and timely payments and financial overviews relevant for the Operations Department;
• Communicates with the Control Unit, Board Secretary, and notary s office concerning the legalisation of (field mission) documents, such as Power of Attorneys;
• Communicates with other Operational Centres and International Office regarding international/operational issues and meetings;
• Facilitates communication and information sharing between partner sections / external donors and the Operations Department;
• Upon occasion/request, provides administrative and organisational support to the Crisis Management Team in the event of a critical incident upon request.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

A clear understanding of and interest in the field of humanitarian aid is required. You have affinity with MSF s goals, culture and philosophy and an interest to deepen your understanding of the functioning of the organization further. You are enthusiastic, flexible, pro-active, and service- and result-oriented. You are able to prioritize and like to work in a busy environment where multi-tasking is essential. Good communication skills, proven writing skills, and especially minute-taking are essential. Fluency (native speaker level) in spoken and written English is essential and a good knowledge of Dutch is an asset. An appreciation of organisational and decision-making processes is essential, and you know how to deal with information of a confidential nature. You are proficient in common Microsoft Office programs and, preferably, familiar with ERP systems. If the situation comes up, your interest for short field missions can be discussed.

Previous experience in a similar position is preferred.

WE OFFER

• A challenging and exciting position in an international environment;
• A contract for one year with a renewal option (subject to satisfactory performance) based on a fulltime appointment (40 hours/week);
• A gross monthly salary between 2.047 and 2.923 depending on professional experience, based on a fulltime appointment;
• Other benefits include 30 holidays based on a fulltime appointment and a premium-free pension plan.

INFORMATION & APPLICATION

If you are interested in this post and would like additional information, please contact Vincent Hoedt, Deputy Director of Operations, on tel. +31 (0)20 520 8733.

If you believe that you fit the profile, you can directly apply here.
Please upload a letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae in English as one combined document.

Deadline for application is 23 August 2017.
Please note that interviews will take place in the week of 28 August 2017

Closing date: 2017-08-25

M decins Sans Fronti res (MSF) is an independent, medical, emergency relief organization that provides assistance to people worldwide, regardless of their background, religion or political convictions. Above all, we aim to save lives and to offer medical care to victims of disasters, wars and epidemics.

MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam (OCA) currently operates medical humanitarian interventions in around 30 countries. On a yearly basis MSF-Holland deploys approximately 1,400 international staff and employs 9,000 national staff. At headquarters in Amsterdam, around 300 employees offer their support to the projects. The overall budget of MSF-Holland is around 300 Mio Euros of which 260 Mio Euros are spent in humanitarian projects in the field and 40 Mio Euros in HQ support for these projects.

The Finance Department is responsible for safeguarding of sound registration as well as monitoring the financial situation and advising the management on budgets and the financial position. It has 20 staff members working in 4 units: Field Finance, Administration and Accounting Field, Administration and Accounting Office and Inheritances & Legacies.

For the Administration and Accounting Field Unit we are looking for a

Coordinator Administration and Accounting Field (100%)

Start date: October 1, 2017

Field operations of MSF Operational Center Amsterdam has been growing in the last years not only in terms of budget, but also in terms of activities and complexity. To strengthen the administration and accounting for the field the General Administrator Field and the two Assistant Administrators who are currently part of the Field Finance unit will form a new unit. To coordinate, manage and develop this unit we have created the new position Coordinator Administration and Accounting Field.

The Coordinator Administration and Accounting Field will hierarchically report to the HoD Finance who is a member of the management team of the Resource Departments. He/She will work in close cooperation with the Coordinator Field Finance, but also with the Coordinator Administration and Accounting Office, the salary administration and the Control Unit.

Objective(s) of the Position

• To coordinate the financial administration of field bookkeeping at HQ and ensure accuracy and completeness of field bookkeeping data and documentation to maintain a timely reporting, smooth year end process and preparation for audit.
• To manage and coach the team of General and Assistant Administrators Field, develop and implement improvements of the processes, functions and set-up of the unit.
• To strengthen the overall field accounting and administration function, improve the integrity of the field accounting framework and support missions to achieve better quality of their bookkeeping as well as follow-up on audit recommendations.
• To support and implement required changes in the accounting set-up in line with major change projects like UniField, Magnum and the introduction of stock valuation and fixed asset accounting in the field.

Main characteristics

• Functionally and hierarchically manage the Field Administration and Accounting unit staffs under his/her responsibility.
• Ensure field bookkeeping documents received at HQ are properly archived, and checked on a regular basis for quality and completeness.
• Ensure monthly account review, reconciliations, and closing of field accounts are done as per the protocol.
• Support and provide missions with appropriate tools, procedures, and checklists to improve their own accounting checks on project bookkeeping at mission level.
• Ensure recurrent findings from internal and external audits related to field bookkeeping are identified, followed up and improvement plans implemented.
• Make sure financial data integration and flow between field and HQ systems are smooth, uploads/downloads are timely done and efficiently communicated.
• Monitor compliance to the field accounting policies and procedures, and ensure timely upgrades are performed as required.
• Ensure field bookkeeping documentation are timely prepared and organized for internal and external auditors.
• Prepare regular and annual financial reports and analysis on field accounting as per the agreed protocols
• Ensure a proper finance administration set up is in place to support new assessment missions and emergency projects implemented by Emergency desk.
• Propose and implement improvements in the Administration and Accounting Field unit, including staffing, roles and responsibilities, and adjustment of work processes and functions.
• Ensure integrity of the field accounting framework with the new changes introduced at HQ and field level (UniField, Magnum, fixed asset management, and field stock valuation project) and work on the required updates on procedures and tools together with the Finance Process Officer Field.
• Ensure accounting and bookkeeping related modules are well prepared and facilitated in OCA internal trainings like the FCC, FFMC, and other relevant Finance modules.
• Give input to the Coordinator Field Finance for validation and matching of FinCos and Account Managers.

Requirements

• Higher education in Finance with a main focus on accounting
• At least three years working experience in a senior accounting position
• Proven experience in line managing people and managing teams
• Active knowledge of accounting regulations, systems and practices
• Experience with ERP systems
• Attention to and interest in detail of accounting, administration and regulations
• MSF experience would be an asset
• Proactive working style
• Competencies: Leadership, problem analysis, decisiveness, organisational sensitivity, self organization, behavioral flexibility, good oral and written communication skills

We offer

A contract for one year with a renewal option (subject to satisfactory performance) based on a fulltime appointment

A gross salary in scale 7 of a minimum of 3,167 and a maximum of 4,522 per month, based on relevant work experience

A premium free pension;

A challenging position in an ambitious team in an international organization.

For more information about this position, please contact Andreas Marggraf 020 520 8915 (head of Department)

If you recognize yourself in the profile, please click here to apply directly via our website:

https://ldd.tbe.taleo.net/ldd03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=MSFOCA&cws=53&rid=14387

Please upload a letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae in English as one combined document

The closing date for application is 24^thof August 2017.

Interviews will are scheduled for 4th of September

Closing date: 2017-08-27

About the role

M decins Sans Fronti res (MSF) is looking for a self-starting and highly motivated professional project manager that can hit the ground running and continue to deliver an important and high profile transformation and capability-building project over the next 12 months.

The project s objectives are to: build a cloud-based information sharing and collaboration platform using Office 365 tools and services; enable effective online working across MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam (MSF-OCA); develop information and collaboration standards and new ways of working; and, undertake Pathfinders in 2017. We call these pilots and proof of concepts Pathfinders .

The current project manager has made good progress in the first three objectives and had delivered some Pathfinders so that some people in OCA are live on the new platform. There is a high level of engagement and commitment to the project as well as a good appetite to see the project fully succeed.

We are looking for an experienced project manager to: deliver additional Pathfinders in 2017; evaluate all the Pathfinders; and, in 2018 transition the project into Business as usual (BAU) in 2018 so it can be fully implemented by the permanent team.

The Pathfinders involve functions and people in our European offices as well as in our medical humanitarian interventions in the field. There may be some travel to these locations but usually the Pathfinders are being delivered by virtual team working.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in an organization that already delivers an impressive positive global impact. If you are tenacious and driven, have top quality project management expertise, have successfully delivered similar projects before, your own values align with those of MSF then we welcome your application by Sunday 27^thAugust 2017. Interviews will take place shortly afterwards and there may be an assessment as part of the recruitment process.

About MSF

MSF is an independent, medical, emergency relief organisation that provides assistance to people worldwide, regardless of their background, religion or political convictions. Above all, we aim to save lives and to offer medical care to victims of disasters, wars and epidemics. Working together with local staff, we give direct support to the population. MSF also appeals to those in power, including governments and international organisations, and speaks out about the abuses we encounter in the course of our work.

MSF coordinates operations through collaborations between global offices. Artsen zonder Grenzen Nederland (MSF-Holland) has a partnership with offices in the UK and Germany. This partnership, known as MSF Operational Centre Amsterdam (MSF-OCA), operates medical humanitarian interventions in about 25 countries. Annually, MSF-OCA deploys approximately 1,100 international staff and employs 7,000 national staff.

The office of MSF-Holland located in Amsterdam hosts more than 250 employees, offering direct support to MSF-OCA operations.

Role description

With immediate effect the PMO Department is looking for a

Project Manager: Office 365 Sharing and Collaboration Platform (100%)

Based in Amsterdam for 12 months.

The role-holder reports to the sponsor, the Director of Projects, Resources and Organisations and the Head of PMO.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage and evaluate the 2017 project

Produce and present a proposal for the transition into Business As Usual (BAU)

Obtain approval from the Project Approval Board in October 2017 for transition to BAU

Manage the transition to BAU in 2018.

Specifically:

Sponsor, Governance Committee, PMO and Project Approval Board

Accountable for delivering the project and working with the Sponsor and Governance Committee to realise the benefits.

Accountable to the Governance Committee, drawn from the OCA Management Team, for project scope, tolerances, prioritisation, and policy and standards decisions.

Proactively manage relationships with all the stakeholders involved in the governance of the project.

Work within an existing PMO standards and governance framework.

Responsible for providing an evaluation and recommendations, including an assessment of the benefits realisation of the 2017 project

Responsible for providing a costed proposal for 2018 onwards to the Project Approval Board to roll out the platform to the whole of OCA.

Accountable for working with the OCA Management Teams to ensure that they are updated and consulted before the Project Approval Board in October 2016.

Accountable for working in partnership with the Pathfinder Leads in the business.

MSF Office 365 Tenant

Accountable for working in partnership with the global MSF Office 365 Tenant Management Team including the global Heads of IT, Head of Office 365 Service Delivery, and people managing similar projects in other operational centres of MSF where it is required to successfully deliver the project.

Project Management

Accountable for developing and delivering the project road map in 2017 primarily by working with the parts of the business that have volunteered to be Pathfinders and that the governance committee has approved.

Accountable for delivering approved Pathfinders in 2017 which entails the:

o transition from existing information storage locations to the new platform; and

o adoption of new ways of working.

Accountable for ensuring that all mandated project document is produced and kept up to date.

Accountable for managing the project interdependencies with OCA IT teams located in London, Amsterdam and Berlin.

Team Management

Managing Project Officer, External Consultants (Office 365 specialist and SharePoint Online front end developer), Information Solutions Analyst, Information Change Leads

Providing adequate specification and briefing to team members so that they can deliver their work packages

Managing the planning and resource allocation as required to respond to changing circumstances in the business

Working in partnership with key Pathfinder stakeholders including Pathfinder Leads and Super Users.

Ensuring the appropriate development of team members that will transfer with the project into BAU.

Business Analysis

Accountable for ensuring business analysis and solution design conforms to the agreed the project approach.

Lead for business analysis in the project: manage the Consultants and the Information Solutions Analyst to quality assure their work and ensure they are working to agreed standards and methods.

Change Management

Accountable for ensuring that the:

o transition from existing information storage locations to the new platform; and

o adoption of new ways of working.

conforms to agreed change management approach.

Lead for change management in the project:

o Manage the Information Change Leads to quality assure their work and ensure they are working to agreed project approach.

o Undertake change management activities as necessary and appropriate to ensure success.

Budget Management

There is an approved 2017 budget for consultancy fees.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Knowledge and expertise:

Significant professional project management experience

Proven experience delivering information management and collaboration projects with significant change management aspects

Delivering projects in complex organisations

Delivering in international organisations and virtual team working

Excellent client-facing and internal written and verbal communication skills in the English language

Proven business analysis expertise

Proven change management expertise

Team management expertise including developing team members.

Project management qualification

Characteristics:

Commitment to MSF values and objectives.

Resilient and adaptable.

Delivery focused.

Desirable

Experience delivering projects in the charity or NGO sector.

Knowledge and experience of Office 365 tools and services in scope of the Platform: SharePoint online, OneDrive, Yammer, Skype for Business, Groups, Delve, Video, OneNote, Sway and Flow.

WE OFFER

A challenging and exciting position in an international environment

A contract for 12 months based on a fulltime appointment (40 hours/week).

A gross monthly salary between 3,638 and 5,194 depending on professional experience, based on a fulltime appointment

Other benefits include 30 holidays based on a fulltime appointment and a premium-free pension plan

INFORMATION & APPLICATION

If you are interested in this post and would like additional information, please contact Alison Leahy, Programme Manager on tel. +31 (0)6 10 95 06 72.

If you believe that you fit the profile, you can react directly via the 'Apply'button. Please upload a letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae in English as one combined document.

We welcome your application by Sunday 27^thAugust 2017.

Interviews will take place shortly afterwards and there may be an assessment as part of the recruitment process.

INFORMATION & APPLICATION

If you are interested in this post and would like additional information, please contact Alison Leahy, Programme Manager on tel. +31 (0)6 10 95 06 72.

If you believe that you fit the profile, you can react directly via the 'Apply'button or use the link at the bottom of the text . Please upload a letter of motivation and Curriculum Vitae in English as one combined document.

We welcome your application by Sunday 27^thAugust 2017.

Interviews will take place shortly afterwards and there may be an assessment as part of the recruitment process.https://ldd.tbe.taleo.net/ldd03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=MSFOCA&cws=53&rid=14348

Closing date: 2017-08-28

Oxfam Novib has started a new initiative to support the development of social business models in our organisation. Oxfam Novib signed a 22 million Euro contract with Sida to implement an ambitious multi-country project from 1 October 2013-30 June 2019. The Seeds GROW project encompasses two important Oxfam Novib initiatives- a seeds biodiversity and food security programme: Sowing Diversity = Harvesting Security (SD=HS) as well as the GROW campaign, with special attention on the Food and Climate Justice campaign. To support the SD=HS programme, Oxfam Novib is offering a position for a

Business Specialist

32 hours per week, starting October 2017

Contract period: one year with possibility for extension

The Hague

The role aims to: 1) support a financially sustainable business model for FSEs (Farmer Seed Enterprise) and 2) design and advice on (innovative) funding strategies for FSE and the other social business initiatives. The Business Specialist will work in close cooperation with the SD=HS Programme Leader and team in Oxfam Novib, as well as programme partners.

Main tasks:

To develop and roll out the FSE business model:

• Support and manage the implementation of the FSE business model/plan and budget in close collaboration with the local partner.

• Support and ensure donor deliverables are reached with high quality and in a timely manner.

• Develop new models of FSE for next phase funding proposals and develop proposals and donor contacts.

  In general:

• Provide technical backstopping, capacity building, and direct operational support to the FSE partner s field operations and Oxfam Novib staff and new potential business partners.

• Build a network among potential social business leads, incubation organisations, business consultants, local investment funds and institutional donors to expand the FSE and other Oxfam Novib social business initiatives.

• Contribute to writing technical reports, publications, proposals and document learning on social business development for Oxfam Novib.

• Liaise with the private sector for their engagement with FSEs and other social business initiatives in Oxfam Novib.

Job requirements

• A University degree in economics or finance, preferably an MBA in Business Development;

• A minimum of five years of experience in consulting services to social enterprises, developing business plans, providing training and/or leading a social enterprise successfully;

• Proven project and budget management experience, including monitoring;

• Track record in fundraising and proposal writing is required;

• Awareness of the legal and operating environment for small and medium enterprises in developing countries;

• Experience in capacity building;

• Good knowledge of the NGO sector; while also knowledge of the Oxfam confederation will be considered an asset;

• Good communication skills, especially intercultural regarding to intercultural relations;

• Willingness to travel abroad;

• Fluent English skills both orally and written. Command of French is considered an asset.

**What we offer
**Oxfam Novib is committed to providing you with a competitive, fair, and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. The salary range for this position is set in scale 9 with a salary range between 2,666 to 4,101 gross per month, based on a 36-hour working week.

Application procedure

Please submit your application hereand include your motivation letter and CV. Your application must be received by 28 August 2017 at the latest. Please note that only applications received using the link provided can be taken into consideration.

For more information about the position you can contact Gigi Manicad, 070 3421853. Please note that only applications received using the link provided can be taken into consideration.

Applicants must be Nationals of an European Union member State or have a valid work permit for the European Union.

Closing date: 2017-08-28

The International Assistance department is responsible for all Netherlands Red Cross international support for victims of disasters and conflicts and for vulnerable people exposed to hazards. One of the main programmes it implements is Partners for Resilience (PfR). This community resilience programme is implemented by five Netherlands-based humanitarian, development and environmental organisations, and their local partners in ten countries where PfR is active. This alliance is led by the Netherlands Red Cross. It works on strengthening community resilience through its Integrated Risk Management (IRM) approach, where Disaster Risk Reduction is complemented and strengthened by including the impact of Climate (Change) and Ecosystems on the vulnerability of communities. The programme, funded by and in partnership with the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and is globally one of the biggest of its kind. It focuses on the strengthening of partner organisations to argue for the application of IRM in policies, investments and practices, and on supporting them to do this through targeted dialogues with a myriad of stakeholders, from local to global level.

To oversee and manage the implementation of this programme, the Netherlands Red Cross International Assistance department has opened a vacancy for

Position title: Global Coordinator Partners for Resilience

Duty station: The Hague

Time period: until June 2021

Preferred starting date: 1 October

Purpose of the position

The Global Coordinator oversees the implementation of the programme and coordinates the work of the various groups and functions at global, regional and country levels.

Position in the organization

The Global Coordinator is based with the Netherlands Red Cross and serves the alliance. It is carried out in collaboration with an assistant, supervised by the Global Coordinator. The function involves regular international travel.

Summary statement and responsibilities

The Global Coordinator is the linking pin in this programme. He/she will

1. Oversee overall programme implementation:

Ensure that the programme contributes to the PfR strategic aims

Adhere to agreements within the alliance

Support to the Steering Group

Coordinate the Program Working Group of the Alliance

Work in close coordination with the PfR country and regional leads, especially re. planning and reporting

Liaise with and work closely with the global Capacity Strengthening coordinator and the global Humanitarian Diplomacy coordinator

Ensure good financial oversight

Identify opportunities and risks within the programme and ensure that the partner/s address/es them;

Stimulate learning; and

Promote effective collaboration between partners

1. Consolidate reports and ensure timely and accurate reporting to the Ministry and Alliance members

2. Where needed, support the development of new proposals for additional PfR funding

3. Represent the alliance in relevant forums and meetings, as requested by the Steering Group and/or Programme Working Group

Requirements/Qualifications

At least 5 years experience in the humanitarian and/or development sector, preferably in relation to Resilience/Disaster Risk Reduction

Extensive experience in Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, preferably with (prior) engagement with Lobby & Advocacy

Very strong program management experience, preferably in a multi-organisation and multi-country consortium

Excellent written and verbal communication in Dutch and English.

Key competencies

Helicopter view, maintaining overview

Being able to create support and focus on the client

Cultural and organisational sensitivity

Skills to chair meetings efficiently, and to facilitate joint decision making

Good communication in French and/or Spanish is a plus

We offer

A full time appointment (based on 40-hour work week)

A flexible and human centred working environment in an international environment with a variety of international organizations.

Well balanced employment conditions with space for initiative and development.

Please send your resume in English and letter of motivation with reference to Annemieke van Teeffelen before 28 August 2017 to http://werkenbij.rodekruis.nl/nl/Vacature/Solliciteren/86173

For more information about the position, you can contact Juriaan Lahr at Jlahr@redcross.nl.

An initial assessment of candidates short-listed is part of the selection procedure.

For more information of the work of the Netherlands Red Cross please go to www.rodekruis.nl. and www.rodekruis.tv. NLRC on Facebook: Facebook.com/rodekruis and Twitter: Twitter.com/rodekruis

Closing date: 2017-08-31

This internship is due to start at latest as soon as possible.

Transition International (TI) is a Netherlands-based, international consultancy firm with a network of senior consultants around the world. We specialise in tackling the challenges of transitions. We promote change through knowledge development, training, and advisory services. TI, while operating on a commercial basis, is a value-driven consultancy firm. We are guided by the ambition to contribute to a peaceful and more secure world, in which human dignity and our environment are both respected and protected. We demonstrate this commitment and promote these values in everything that we undertake.

TI provides knowledge, training and advisory services to the key actors in transition processes in order to make the different stages of transition more transparent, inclusive and sustainable. We assist transition designers and implementers in improving the quality and impact of their efforts, providing governments, international agencies, NGOs, businesses and knowledge institutions with assistance and advice. For more information, please visit our website: www.transitioninternational.com

We have an interesting opening for an active and vibrant individual, who wants to work in a high paced environment. The intern will have the opportunity to develop their skills, gain practical work experience, and familiarise themselves with the multidimensionality of the development field. The programme assistant will provide administrative office support to the director of TI and its staff and consultants. Below is a broad description of activities to be undertaken over the course of the internship.

The intern will:

• Assist in identifying and writing tender documents;
• Assist in the acquisition of new contracts;
• Assist in writing and formatting reports;
• Contribute to ongoing assignments in terms of conducting background research and literature reviews, analysing data, entering data and translating data in user-friendly formats;
• Manage information and project cycles;
• Contribute to the marketing of TI as a firm;
• Prepare training materials;
• Assist TI staff and consultants with ad hoc administrative tasks;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master s degree in a relevant field, Bachelor s degree is acceptable if the candidate has relevant work experience;
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Fluent in English;
• A laptop running Windows (not Apple or Linux);
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
• A driving license (is a plus);
• Ability to live and work in the Netherlands for a period of at least six months;

Core skill set:

• Flexibility and adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities;
• Attention to detail;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Experience with data analysis and data entry;
• Passion for international development;
• Being committed to TI aims and values;
• Experience with STATA or SPSS or any related statistical software, is desirable.

TI offers an informal, innovative and dynamic learning environment. Free housing is provided at our intern flat in Landgraaf (NL) and lunch is provided at the office. No payments will be made under this contract.

Please note:

Please be aware that non-EU citizens need a visa to at least stay six months in the Netherlands. Transition International is not in a position to help the intern obtain a visa. As such, any non-EU candidate applying for this position should be able to obtain a valid visa for 6 months.

Deadline for application: 31/08/2017

Please send your CV and cover letter to the following email address: natasha@transitioninternational.com

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 2017-08-31

This internship is due to start at latest as soon as possible.

Transition International (TI) is a Netherlands-based, international consultancy firm with a network of senior consultants around the world. We specialise in tackling the challenges of transitions. We promote change through knowledge development, training, and advisory services. TI, while operating on a commercial basis, is a value-driven consultancy firm. We are guided by the ambition to contribute to a peaceful and more secure world, in which human dignity and our environment are both respected and protected. We demonstrate this commitment and promote these values in everything that we undertake.

TI provides knowledge, training and advisory services to the key actors in transition processes in order to make the different stages of transition more transparent, inclusive and sustainable. We assist transition designers and implementers in improving the quality and impact of their efforts, providing governments, international agencies, NGOs, businesses and knowledge institutions with assistance and advice. For more information, please visit our website: www.transitioninternational.com

We have an interesting opening for an active and vibrant Frenchspeaking individual, who wants to work in a high paced environment. The intern will have the opportunity to develop their skills, gain practical work experience, and familiarise themselves with the multidimensionality of the development field. The programme assistant will provide administrative office support to the director of TI and its staff and consultants. Below is a broad description of activities to be undertaken over the course of the internship.

The intern will:

• Assist in identifying and writing tender documents;
• Assist in the acquisition of new contracts;
• Assist in writing and formatting reports;
• Contribute to ongoing assignments in terms of conducting background research and literature reviews, analysing data, entering data and translating data in user-friendly formats;
• Manage information and project cycles;
• Contribute to the marketing of TI as a firm;
• Prepare training materials;
• Assist TI staff and consultants with ad hoc administrative tasks;
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master s degree in a relevant field, Bachelor s degree is acceptable if the candidate has relevant work experience;
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Fluent in English and French;
• A laptop running Windows (not Apple or Linux);
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel;
• A driving license (is a plus);
• Ability to live and work in the Netherlands for a period of at least six months;

Core skill set:

• Flexibility and adaptability to ever-changing needs and responsibilities;
• Attention to detail;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Experience with data analysis and data entry;
• Passion for international development;
• Being committed to TI aims and values;
• Experience with STATA or SPSS or any related statistical software, is desirable.

TI offers an informal, innovative and dynamic learning environment. Free housing is provided at our intern flat in Landgraaf (NL) and lunch is provided at the office. No payments will be made under this contract.

Please note:

Please be aware that non-EU citizens need a visa to at least stay six months in the Netherlands. Transition International is not in a position to help the intern obtain a visa. As such, any non-EU candidate applying for this position should be able to obtain a valid visa for 6 months.

Deadline for application: 31/08/2017

Please send your CV and cover letter to the following email address: natasha@transitioninternational.com

We look forward to receiving your application