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Closing date: 2019-02-25

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. And we won t stop until every person on the planet can defeat poverty or any type of inequality or discrimination.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working togetherwith partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

All our work is led by three core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here.

Oxfam aims to attract great talent that not only fits the job but also Oxfam s high standard of values and principles, who shares and demonstrates Oxfam s commitment to prevent and eradicate any type of misconduct including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, any other type of misuse of power or lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note:All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks, or integrity screenings/references relating to misconduct and disciplinary actions in prior employment.

Integrity at Oxfam Novib

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of misconduct or unwanted behaviour at work, including child abuse, sexual misconduct, such as sexual harassment, abuse and exploitation, corruption, and any other unwanted behaviour through vigorous prevention, detection, and response work, offering support to survivors and holding those responsible to account. To ensure this, we have set up a dedicated Integrity Team.

Additionally, Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our Code of Conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The position

To further increase the quality of our response to allegations of misconduct, we are currently seeking a highly experienced and skilled professional to manage and/or investigate cases of child abuse, sexual misconduct or other unwanted behaviour that could emerge in our development and humanitarian settings, to build capacity of our staff and partners to act as case manager and/or investigator, and to contribute to the further development of Oxfam s integrity strategies, policies and practices.

The Safeguarding Specialistwill report to the Integrity Lead and will support the Integrity Lead in implementing Oxfam s Integrity strategies and practices, in particular regarding misconduct investigations, reporting, and case management. The Safeguarding Specialist will step into the role of Case Manager and/or Safeguarding Investigator within Oxfam Novib and the 13 country offices where we hold the role of Executing Affiliate for the Oxfam confederation. She/he will also play a key role in working towards our vision: to excel in safeguarding expertise and become a leading force of Integrity and Safeguarding in the Development and Humanitarian Sector.

The Safeguarding Specialist will:

1) Act as a case manager and/or safeguarding investigator:

• Facilitate and monitor the response to allegations of Child Abuse, Sexual Misconduct or other Unwanted Behaviour in complex development and humanitarian settings in line with applicable policies and procedures, including facilitating the setting up of investigation teams and/or leading investigations, controlling information flow, gathering, securing, recording, reviewing documentary and other evidence, monitoring and ensuring the quality of investigations, and advising investigation teams as needed;
• Guide (co-)investigators to ensure the effectiveness, efficiency, and quality of investigations in line with Oxfam Novib policies, procedures, Terms of References, and investigation plans, at all times taking into consideration the potential risks to personal safety for those involved;
• Review evidence, analyse facts, determine findings, and produce investigation reports with relevant recommendations; and
• Ensure that appropriate support and assistance is provided to the survivor and/or complainant and liaise with relevant counterparts as necessary.

2) Support development of safeguarding capacity, procedures, practices and tools:

• Advise on development of safeguarding investigation policies, guidelines and protocols, and ensure they are performed to a high standard and consistently checked for their relevance and standards;
• Contribute to Oxfam s risk management processes ensuring integration of safeguarding concerns and development of risk identification and safe programming tools;
• Support strengthening and development of Oxfam safeguarding and integrity network, including building capacity of and providing support to Oxfam in-country integrity focal points;
• Support organizational culture changes to continue strengthening ourselves as a value-based organization including the development and conducting of relevant training, awareness-raising and capacity building of Oxfam staff and partners;
• Support compliance with various reporting obligations and responsibilities to different stakeholders, including donors and/or national authorities as applicable;
• Support the further development and management of Oxfam s safeguarding case database management system;
• Support engagement with other stakeholders (including Oxfam International and sector-wide) regarding integrity and safeguarding resources, policies and practices; and
• Any other tasks as assigned by the Integrity Lead.

Requirements

• You are an outstanding safeguarding specialist, this is a hands-on role.
• You have an advanced university degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, (international) law, social work or other social science field (or equivalent education) and relevant safeguarding investigation qualification/experience.
• You have at least 3-5 years of proven experience in conducting and leading investigations of safeguarding allegations, including sexual misconduct allegations (such as sexual harassment, sexual exploitation or abuse) or allegations where the survivors are children, beneficiaries, or other potentially vulnerable populations.
• You have sound knowledge of the theories, concepts and approaches relevant to safeguarding investigations and of investigation case management and administration, and have demonstrated experience with investigative and evidence gathering techniques, including conducting interviews with potentially traumatized or otherwise vulnerable individuals. You have robust analytical skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You have a track record in leading a team and providing advice and strategic direction to investigations being conducted by others, and developing relevant investigation tools or guidance.
• You have an excellent understanding of the potential support needs of survivors, legal frameworks, and safeguarding best practices.
• You have at least 3 years experience working in developing countries, or in close relation with developing countries and/or in humanitarian settings.
• You are dedicated, compassionate, and have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to engage with people in all their diversity, regardless of people s gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colours, religions, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, etc. You take responsibility for incorporating a gender perspective in your work and understand how dynamics and structures of power affect individuals.
• You are able and willing to travel globally, including to fragile and remote areas and at short notice, for approximately 3 weeks at a time.
• Excellent written and spoken English and French.

Competencies

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Planning & organization
• Teamwork Flexibility

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. This position is classified in scale 9. The gross salary range is between 2.719,-- to 4.183,-- on the basis of 36 hours per week. The position will be based in The Hague, The Netherlands.

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

More information and application procedure

If you are interested, please upload your application via the applybutton below, no later than February 25, 2019.

For more information about the position, you can contact Dieneke de Vos, Integrity Lead, at integrity@oxfamnovib.nl.

Applications received by email will not be processed.

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. Therefore, people of all gender identities, sexes, sexual orientations, races, colours, religions, cultures, abilities, etc. are eligible for this position.

Acquisition on the occasion of this vacancy is not appreciated.

Closing date: 2019-02-28

Organization profile

Every year, millions of people around the world go missing as a result of conflict, human rights abuses, disasters, organized crime, irregular migration, and other causes. Be part of a growing international organization that is dedicated to tackling this global challenge. To learn more about ICMP click here.

Vacancy Background

ICMP will implement a new project in Iraq through its Center for Excellence and Training, which is a unique repository of expertise that provides training and support to stakeholders inside Iraq. The project derives from the activities that the ICMP has been implementing with Iraqi stakeholders and aims to increase the skills of Iraqi officials, technical experts, civil society members and others in the area of missing persons. The ultimate objective of the project is to assist Iraq in developing a sustainable process to account for missing persons in an impartial, credible and transparent manner and in line with international standards.

Candidate Profile

ICMP is looking for a Learning and Development Officer, Science and Technology, who will ensure the effective delivery of a forensic science training program. The successful incumbent will bring extensive expertise in the design and delivery of training programs and educational curriculum. The position is based in The Hague and will require significant and frequent travel to Iraq.

Responsibilities

The position reports to the L&D Program Manager and will receive substantive direction from the Director of Science and Technology, the Science and Technology Training Coordinator and the Head of Archeology and Anthropology. Key responsibilities will be the following:

Direct training delivery

• Deliver trainings, workshops and seminars to increase the skills of Iraqi forensics and academia as well as non-technical stakeholders in order to raise awareness of the importance of an integrated approach in addressing the issue of missing persons in Iraq
• Coordinate with the S&T Department Training Coordinator and subject matter experts to perform learning needs assessments and identify individuals, groups, institutions for training participation
• Assist the L&D Program Manager and the S&T Department Training Coordinator and subject matter experts in creating custom learning solutions that will address gaps in knowledge and skills identified in the needs assessment
• Create training modules, workshop and seminar material using various learning methods appropriate to the training material and context
• Conduct participant evaluation after training delivery
• Maintain a keen understanding of training trends, developments and best practices
• Liaise with external partners and outsource training, as needed

Program Coordination

• Track progress and report regularly to the Program Manager on training implementation
• Ensure the program objects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget

• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques

• Draft reports as requested

Other duties as assign:

• Design and deliver courses, workshops and other trainings as required

Requirements

• Bachelors degree or higher in Biology, Biochemistry, Forensics, Anthropology, Genetics or other scientific fields relevant to the recovery and identification of missing persons

• Formal education or training in Organizational Psychology, Learning and Development, is preferred

• Proven experience as a Trainer, and understanding of adult-focused training approaches

• Professional training certification (e.g. CPLP), is an asset

• Prior experience in a work environment involving operational activities within forensic science as relate to the recovery and identification of missing persons; forensic anthropology, forensic archaeology, pathology, or DNA

• Previous experience relating to formal delivery of training within a forensic Quality Management System is highly desirable

• In-depth understanding of traditional and modern training methods (including workshops, simulations, e-learning and coaching)

• Current knowledge of effective learning and development methods (instructional design, mobile learning, micro learning, social learning, blended learning)

• Familiarity with e-learning platforms and practices an asset

• Strong computer literacy, proficient in MS Office and Learning Management Systems (LMS)

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills; sharp business acumen

• Ability to build rapport with external stakeholders

Additional information

• Professional written and spoken fluency in English and Arabic is essential; knowledge of Kurdish is an asset.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Iraq. The willingness and flexibility to work in the evenings and on weekends, when required.
• Proven ability to interact positively with colleagues regardless of culture, nationality or gender.
• Commitment to the underlying objective of assisting the authorities and families of the missing in locating and identifying missing persons in an impartial and transparent manner.

Benefits

This position is eligible for an expatriate allowance and dependency benefits. ICMP salaries in The Netherlands are exempt from taxes and Dutch social security contributions.

VACANCY CLOSE DATE: Review of applications will begin on 4 February 2019; however, the vacancy will remain open until filled.

Please submit your application through the following link: https://icmp.workable.com/j/F9AA9C6F71

Closing date: 2019-02-28

The ICMP is looking for ad hoc and irregular translation and interpreter services for the following languages: Arabic to English/English to Arabic and Spanish to English/English to Spanish. Translation services will be required at the ICMP headquarters in The Hague. This is an irregular on-call position. Most assignments will be two to four hours. Notice will be one to three days in advance of the assignment.

Duties will include:

• Provide consecutive or simultaneous interpretation
• Proficient translations of texts that vary in complexity, subject matter and length

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics or similar
• Professional translator certification is an asset
• At least two years of experience as a translator
• Professional fluency in English/Arabic and/or English/Spanish

• Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling and punctuation errors

• Familiarity with translation software

• Flexibility, ability to handle stress and work under pressure

• Confidentiality, tact and discretion

• Good knowledge of technical tools.

• Ability to be available on short notice

Benefits

Remuneration will be commensurate with experience and education.

Please submit your application through the following link: https://icmp.workable.com/j/D567B3A2AE

Closing date: 2019-03-01

Company Description

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation that applies practical know-how to make a lasting difference in the lives of people living in poverty. We use our extensive and long-term in-country presence to apply and adapt our top-notch expertise in agriculture, energy and WASH to local contexts. SNV has an annual turnover of 130 million, over 1,300 staff in more than 25 countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that uses project financing to implement our mission. This requires us to work efficiently and to invest in operational excellence.

In its new Strategic Plan period (2019 2022), SNV will more explicitly aim for systems change during project preparation and implementation - by strengthening institutions and kick-starting markets that help many more to escape poverty beyond our projects. We will continue to position ourselves as a premium organisation and invest in making knowledge flow to and from the frontline. Our Global Support Unit (70 staff), where this position will be based, backstops our teams around the world.

For more information on SNV, visit our website: www.snv.org

Job Description

SNV is seeking a dynamic and pragmatic professional to provide internal audit services. Central to the role is providing independent, objective assurance and consulting services to SNV s Managing Board and other stakeholders. On-site country office and project audits are carried out under the leadership of the Internal Audit Officer, jointly with colleagues from other SNV departments. The postholder will also provide practical advice to ensure quality and compliant project external audits as well as advise on risk management, organisational accreditation and due diligence.

The Internal Audit Officer will be hosted in the Project Support Office, part of SNV s Global Support Unit.

Develops and maintains SNV s internal audit approach, tools and plans;

• Within this framework: independently draws up, executes and reports on individual internal audit exercises (on-site for SNV country office and project audits as well as desk-based for process audits); discusses results and remedial actions with auditees; provides advice to auditees; monitors progress against audit findings and recommendations. This includes status reporting to SNV s Managing Board, Audit & Risk Committee and external auditor;
• Reports and provides advise to SNV s Managing Board on internal audit trends, corporate improvements, including relevant corporate policy changes, as well as general audit best practice;
• Advises on and inputs into relevant corporate due diligence exercises, donor accreditation processes and policy reviews;
• Provides pragmatic backstopping to SNV projects on external audits processes to support projects in meeting their donor compliance requirements. Analyses trends on external audit findings and practical solutions to improve on these at corporate level;
• Facilitates risk identification and management at corporate level, including supporting the execution of corporate risk assessments, monitoring progress and the provision of advice to relevant colleagues;
• Initiates, develops and evaluates methods, techniques and/or instruments for effective internal audit and provides advice on changes to SNV s internal audit approach;
• Participates in audit and control related projects as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in auditing (Registered Auditor [RA] / Certified Public Accountant [CPA], Registered Operational Auditor [RO], Certified Internal Auditor [CIA] or equivalent degree), other relevant qualifications will be considered when candidates have demonstrable experience of carrying out internal audit exercises;
• Strong auditing background with at least 5 years of relevant experience in auditing, preferably in an international development related field;
• Demonstrable experience of internal audit processes and leading audits in an international (development) context;
• Ability to work independently, draw on an external network of audit expertise, provide pragmatic advise and translate audit language to a non-specialist audience;
• Excellent analytical skills, conceptual thinking, financial literacy and analysis;
• Experience in quality assurance processes, including due diligence and risk management;
• A working knowledge of information technology general controls is desirable;
• Team player, strong facilitator and an excellent communicator in English. French Language is highly desirable;
• Willingness and ability to travel to SNV countries (up to 30%).

Additional Information

Terms of Appointment

This is a full-time positionwith the successful candidate being contracted on a 1-year fixed contract with the possibility of extension.

Start date: as soon as possible.

SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and international working environment. Our staff benefits from, and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts. For more information, please visit our website: www.snv.org.

How to Apply

1. Please submit your application including motivation letter via SmartRecruiters on or before Thursday 17 January 2019if you wish to be considered for this position. All information will be in the strictest confidence. We will revert to you as soon as feasible when we have reviewed your application.
2. We will require that you provide us with full details of three people who are willing to act as a referee. We will not contact these referees without your explicit permission. Please note that reference checks may be conducted prior to your face-to-face interviews.

***We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement***

Please apply online at: https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SNV/743999682995446-internal-audit-officer

Closing date: 2019-03-03

The Wildlife Justice Commission is an innovative, young, mission driven organisation leveraging the rule of law and the power of investigation.
Our mission is to disrupt transnational,and help dismantle organised transnational criminal networks trading in wildlife, timber and fish. We do this by collecting evidence and turning it into accountability.

Background

The Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) believes our wildlife is not for sale to the highest bidder and must be protected from traffickers who turn endangered species into trinkets and jewelry.
Our investigators work undercover to drive the wildlife criminals out of the shadows and bring an end to their multi-billion-dollar dirty business. The WJC combines compelling evidence of wildlife crime gained through indepth intelligence-led investigations with high-level political engagement with governments and law enforcement agencies to put an end to wildlife trafficking.

Role description

We are seeking a conscientious quick learner to strengthen our current team in the capacity of Investigations Intern. We are targeting an energetic self-starter who can demonstrate creative approaches towards assigned tasks. You question why poaching and trafficking of wildlife are spiraling out of control. You are interested in a getting to know or increase your available knowledge on how a foundation like the Wildlife Justice Commission runs its operations. As well as we are, you are dedicated to a future in which wildlife crime no longer occurs because governments effectively enforce the law.

Main responsibilities

• Conduct investigations on various social media platforms and compile information into reports;
• Assist in various tasks of the investigations teams, i.e. organising the Case File;
• Conduct a variety of open source research in order to support the investigations team.

Requirements

• Ambitious young professional: You have been successful in your studies and extracurricular activities.You are currently in the process of obtaining your bachelor or Master degree;
• Doer: You get things done. You are hands-on and proactive. You pay attention to details. You are willing to go the extra mile to meet deadlines, you are result oriented. You are very quality-oriented and stress resistant;
• Quick learner: You are highly analytical and structured in thinking. You learn new things very quickly;
• You do not get rest until you find the missing puzzle. You have extensive experiences with multitasking and tasks prioritisation;
• Team player: You work and think in teams, interdisciplinary and multicultural. You welcome feedback and use that to learn, improve, and get better;
• Excellent communicator: You are fluent in English. You communicate excellently both verbally and in writing;
• Owner: You are taking ownership. You work independently and are ready to assume full responsibility for your deliverables.

We offer you

• An internship of 32 working hours per week for a period of six months at our office in The Hague;
• A strong focus on coaching and support by your supervisor and colleagues that will help you grow as a professional;
• An international environment that is bound to further improve your English language skills;
• Financial remuneration of 200,- per month for 32 working hours per week;
• Travel expenses covered up to 100,- per month depending on the place of residence;
• A number of paid holiday hours;
• A flexible work schedule.

Looking To Make A Difference for Wildlife?

Please e-mail your updated CV and motivation letter in English by email only to careers@wildlifejustice.org. Should you have any questions about this position, please email us to this address.

Please indicate Investigations Internshipon the email subject line and let us know how you learned about this position.

Only students enrolled at a Dutch University throughout the complete term of the internship can be considered. Graduates can only apply if they remain enrolled after graduation.

Deadline to submit applications: 3 March 2019, 18h00 Central European Time
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Closing date: 2019-03-04

About us

The Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation is an international human rights organisation, dedicated to ending rape as a weapon of war globally. We work with survivors to create a world in which rape as a weapon of war is no longer tolerated, and to draw attention to the most inhumane crimes committed during conflicts.

Together with the Congolese gynaecologist and women s rights activist Dr Denis Mukwege, we work for a future where survivors receive the holistic care they need and have the right to claim reparations; where they have the freedom to speak out and the ability to organise globally to end wartime sexual violence.

We support survivors in their struggle for recognition and their wish to actively participate in developing international and national policies related to justice, peace and women s rights.

Job overview

• Title: Communications & Social Media Officer (2-4 years of experience)
• Location: The Hague
• Reporting to: Deputy Director
• Period: Starting a.s.a.p. We offer a one year contract, with the possibility to extend by mutual agreement.

In order to achieve our goals, we aim to reach people worldwide and to engage them with our cause. Therefore, we are looking for a passionate, creative and ambitious communications professional, based in The Hague, for a part-time position (3-4 days per week), for an initial period of one year (with the possibility to extend).

For this role we envisage an all-round communications officer with 2-4 years of experience in a comparable setting, and with a strong interest in social media. Our organisation is small, but growing fast, which offers chances for a (junior to mid-level) professional to grow into this position and help shape it over the coming years. You will be assisted by a communications intern.

Tasks

• Develop good protocols to handle general enquiries and manage enquiries coming in via different channels
• Handle and follow up media requests
• Manage press relations during planned events
• Maintain relationships with journalists and media outlets and seek to develop media partnerships
• Create opportunities for media appearances (op-eds, interviews etc.)
• Manage invitations and preapre presentations and talking points for speaking engagements, together with communication colleagues based at Panzi in the US and DRC
• Keep our website up to date, develop engaging and relevant content, and manage the process of translation to French
• Take the lead in creating our social media presence: create engaging content, stimulate more engagement, work with fundraising team on campaign to increase the Foundation s profile
• Develop communication materials, editing, lay-out of documents in keeping with the Foundation s house-style
• Help develop a solid strategic communications plan for the Foundation, which includes strengthening the brand identity of the organisation, integration of communications between different areas (advocacy, fundraising, etc.)

Required Qualifications, Skills and Competencies

• Relevant university degree (for example communications or marketing), and/or 2+ years relevant working experience in a comparable setting.
• Sound knowledge of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and online communications.
• Experience of using WordPress, Google Analytics. SEO, graphic design, producing infographics and video editing skills would be a real advantage
• Strong writing skills in English (French and/or Dutch are a plus).
• Sincere interest in the topic of human and women s rights, sexual violence and the non-profit sector.
• Flexibility, independence, reliability and commitment to the goals of the Foundation.
• High ethical standards of behaviour, good judgment, respect for others, diplomatic skills, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to work independently and to organise work efficiently and effectively.

Please send your cover letter, your CV, and links to your own social media presence no later than 4 March 2019 to Debby Gruiters: debby@mukwegefoundation.org.

Start date: as soon as possible.

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Foreign nationals need permission to stay and work in the Netherlands.

Closing date: 2019-03-04

About us

The Dr. Denis Mukwege Foundation is an international human rights organisation with offices in The Hague and Geneva, set up in 2016 with the objective to end the use of rape as a weapon of war. We develop strategies to fight sexual violence in conflicts worldwide and support projects for survivors. Dr Mukwege is a distinguished international women s rights activist, specialised in the treatment of rape victims.

As a young organisation which is rapidly expanding, we aim to reach and engage people worldwide with our communications. We are looking for a creative and committed communications student/recent graduate in The Hague for a part-time, unpaid internship (3-4 days per week) for a maximum period of 6 months.

Your tasks

• Develop content for social media and online communications, including writing blogs, creating info-graphics and designing newsletters
• Conduct desk research on topics related to sexual violence in conflicts
• Conduct data analysis of our online campaigns to help us target our messages effectively
• Help us to set up campaigns to raise awareness and mobilise the public for our cause
• Assist the team as necessary, for example in handling general enquiries, organising events or carrying out administrative tasks

About you

• Pursuing a relevant university degree (for example communications or marketing)
• Sound knowledge of social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and online communications
• Strong writing skills in English (French and/or Dutch are a plus)
• Sincere interest in the topic of human and women s rights, sexual violence and the non-profit sector
• Flexibility, independence, reliability and commitment to the goals of the Foundation
• Experience of using WordPress, Google Analytics, graphic design and video editing skills are a plus

What we offer

You will work with a small, enthusiastic team of colleagues from different parts of the world. While getting first-hand experience in developing and managing (online) campaigns and reaching people worldwide, you have the opportunity to make a real contribution to end one of the cruelest practices of warfare.

You will have the space to develop and try your own ideas and be involved in various aspects of the communication work of an international NGO.

We offer a daily stipend to cover travel costs and other expenses.

Please send your cover letter, your CV, and links to your own social media presence no later than 4 March 2019 to Siobhan Richards: richards@mukwegefoundation.org

Start date: as soon as possible

Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Foreign nationals need permission to stay and work in the Netherlands.

Closing date: 2019-03-08

Senior Advisor, Impact Assessment, Evaluation and Learning (for 32-38 hours/week)

KIT Royal Tropical Institute is a non-for-profit organisation that aims to enhance the positive impact of agencies, governments and corporations on sustainable development in low-and middle-income countries. Using the UN s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a general framework for action, we translate practice into knowledge, and apply this knowledge to achieve the aims of the SDGs. We are able to achieve this by exercising the knowledge we gain in advisory services, research, teaching, training, dialogue and discussions. The Institute also runs a hotel and a restaurant, and offers office space and conference facilities on its premises.

The department of Sustainable Economic Development and Gender comprises an international team of advisors working to improve the performance of programmes, companies and organisations that pursue sustainable and inclusive development. The Impact Assessments, Evaluation and Learning portfolio translates the expressed need of its partners for evidence into researchable questions and tailored methodologies. We turn the question of which strategies improve livelihoods into traceable evidence, either using qualitative or quantitative methods, or a mix of these.

We seek a senior advisor to strengthen our team on evaluations, monitoring systems, mid-term reviews and learning trajectories. The desired candidates should have a particularly strong background in quantitative research methods and statistics.

Required Skills:

A minimum of 10 years of experience in leading impact evaluation projects in International Development

Good communication and inter-personal skills with team members and external clients

Experience in writing reports and communicating findings in accessible language and readable style

Thematic background in agriculture, nutrition, finance or other development themes.

Experience in evaluation methodology development

Experience in working in projects reporting to USAID

Knowledge of econometric techniques (parametric and non-parametric tests, linear regressions, difference-in-difference, propensity score matching)

Fieldwork experience in a developing country(s)

Experience with household surveys

Good knowledge of Excel

Fluency in English

Desired but not required:

Experience in qualitative research (designing qualitative methodologies, conducting qualitative research)

Ability to travel for short missions on a semi-regular basis

Experience with large data sets

Good working knowledge of Stata (do-files, local macros, user ado-files)

Knowledge of database structures and organization of data (data dictionaries, indexing, unique identifiers)

Experience with ODK

Professional proficiency in French

Working knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish

Additional information

The initial appointment is for one year, subject to renewal. KIT values a diverse and international workforce. The applicant will join an international team working in a multidisciplinary unit of 36 advisors. The main fields of work of the unit are Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), Markets and Inclusion, Smallholder agriculture, Innovation systems, and Gender.

The advisors will be initially involved in an outcome surveys projects in 11 countries in Africa. Tasks will encompass research design, field work supervision and implementation, data analysis and reporting and technological system development and maintenance.

We offer

The salary, based on age, qualifications and experience, is between 4.509,- and 5.553,- gross per month for a 38-hour working week. In addition, there is an 8% holiday allowance, admission to the KIT pension fund (ABP) and opportunities for training and personal development

Information

For further information about this position please contact: Anouka van Eerdewijk, KIT IAEL team Coordinator, by e-mail a.v.eerdewijk@kit.nl. General information about KIT and its departments can be found on: www.kit.nl.

Application procedures:Please submit a covering letter and C.V. https://kit.peopleinc.nl/PSPOnlineSollicitatieModule/SingleStepApplicationSollicitatie.aspx?v=VA85&r=C8439F6C-4DCC-4E24-AB34-77225BD03C54by March 8^th, 2019

Closing date: 2019-03-08

Junior and Medior Advisors, Impact Assessments, Evaluation and Learning Portfolio (for 32-38 hours/week)

KIT Royal Tropical Institute is a non-for-profit organisation that aims to enhance the positive impact of agencies, governments and corporations on sustainable development in low-and middle-income countries. Using the UN s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a general framework for action, we translate practice into knowledge, and apply this knowledge to achieve the aims of the SDGs. We are able to achieve this by exercising the knowledge we gain in advisory services, research, teaching, training, dialogue and discussions. The Institute also runs a hotel and a restaurant, and offers office space and conference facilities on its premises.

The department of Sustainable Economic Development and Gender comprises an international team of advisors working to improve the performance of programmes, companies and organisations that pursue sustainable and inclusive development. The Impact Assessments, Evaluation and Learning portfolio translates the expressed need of its partners for evidence into researchable questions and tailored methodologies. We turn the question of which strategies improve livelihoods into traceable evidence, either using qualitative or quantitative methods, or a mix of these.

We seek junior and medior advisors to strengthen our team on evaluations, monitoring systems, mid-term reviews and learning trajectories. The desired candidates should have a particularly strong background in quantitative research methods and statistics.

Required Skills:

Interest and affinity with International Development

Knowledge of econometric techniques (parametric and non-parametric tests, linear regressions, difference-in-difference, propensity score matching)

Fieldwork experience in a developing country(s)

Ability to travel for short missions on a semi-regular basis

Experience with household surveys

Good communication and inter-personal skills with team members and external clients

Good working knowledge of Stata (do-files, local macros, user ado-files)

Knowledge of R

Knowledge of database structures and organization of data (data dictionaries, indexing, unique identifiers)

Good knowledge of Excel

Fluency in English

Desired but not required:

Experience in writing reports and communicating findings in accessible language and readable style

Thematic background in agriculture, nutrition, finance or other development themes.

Experience in evaluation methodology development

Experience in qualitative research (designing qualitative methodologies, conducting qualitative research)

Experience with large data sets

Knowledge of R Shiny

Knowledge of SQL and/or NoSQL

Knowledge of GIS

Knowledge of Data Visualization

Knowledge of Python

Experience with ODK

Experience with Machine Learning / Big Data

Professional proficiency in French

Working knowledge of Portuguese or Spanish

Additional information

The initial appointment is for one year, subject to renewal. KIT values a diverse and international workforce. The applicant will join an international team working in a multidisciplinary unit of 36 advisors. The main fields of work of the unit are Monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), Markets and Inclusion, Smallholder agriculture, Innovation systems, and Gender.

The advisors will be initially involved in an outcome surveys projects in 11 countries in Africa. Tasks will encompass field work supervision and implementation, data analysis and reporting and technological system development and maintenance.

We offer

The salary for a junior advisor, based on age, qualifications and experience, is between 2.624,- and 3.460,- gross per month for a 38-hour working week. The salary for a medior advisor, based on age, qualifications and experience, is between 3.460,- and 4.368,-. In addition, there is an 8% holiday allowance, admission to the KIT pension fund (ABP) and opportunities for training and personal development.

Information

For further information about this position please contact: Anouka van Eerdewijk, KIT IAEL team Coordinator, by e-mail a.v.eerdewijk@kit.nl. General information about KIT and its departments can be found on: www.kit.nl.

Application procedures:Please submit a covering letter and C.V. https://kit.peopleinc.nl/PSPOnlineSollicitatieModule/SingleStepApplicationSollicitatie.aspx?v=VA84&r=FA0B8212-42A2-461F-B63D-2133D8191865by March 8^th, 2019.

Closing date: 2019-03-17

The Wildlife Justice Commission s mission is to disrupt and help dismantle organised transnational criminal networks trading in wildlife, timber and fish. We do this by collecting evidence and turning it into accountability

Background

The Wildlife Justice Commission (WJC) believes our wildlife is not for sale to the highest bidder and must be protected from traffickers who turn endangered species into trinkets and jewelry.
Our investigators work undercover to drive the wildlife criminals out of the shadows and bring an end to their multi-billion-dollar dirty business. The WJC combines compelling evidence of wildlife crime gained through indepth intelligence-led investigations with high-level political engagement with governments and law enforcement agencies to put an end to wildlife trafficking.

Role description

The WJC s communication team works to ensure that the WJC s work is addressed effectively to a variety of audiences. The Department is responsible for building the organisation s external profile and ensuring the highest quality content. The Communication Officer will help to maximise WJC s impact; assist in delivering high-quality production in different formats and manage and develop WJC digital channels, including the social media accounts and plan and implement high-quality content across these channels.
The post requires a highly-organised, proactive and dynamic professional with a hands-on attitude, capable of working as part of a team but with minimal supervision. Previous related professional experience developing assigned projects and managing social media accounts and an excellent command of spoken and written English are essential to the role.

Main responsibilities

• As assigned by the Director of Communication, coordinate outsourced production to generate and deliver required content, in offline and online formats and according to standards;
• Manage the production schedule to fulfill production targets for different platforms;
• Assist the Director of Communication to ensure all administrative requirements associated with production are fulfilled;
• Support the Communication Department in the implementation of the WJC s social media strategy and schedule, by covering channel strategy, audience/s, language, tone, content and KPIs for WJC s social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Vimeo);
• Liaise with different departments to gather the information needed for content posting;
• Contribute to guidelines/training on digital and social media best practice;
• Evaluate content performance against KPIs, proposing actions when necessary to meet goals;
• Keep abreast of content trends and industry standards to identify new opportunities to better reach and engage audiences;
• Manage interns and/or volunteers contributing to the Communication Department;
• Assist with the production of events.

Requirements

• A University Degree, ideally with a Master s, in Journalism, Information Science, Communication, Marketing or related Social Science discipline;
• Minimum of 3 years proven professional experience in a similar role, preferably within the private sector;
• Proven experience managing content production;
• Substantial experience of managing social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram;
• Experience of monitoring content performance using analytics tools for press, social media and web;
• Experience in e-newsletter production, including design, formatting and distribution mechanisms;
• Outstanding level of written and spoken English. Fluency in other UN language/s, a plus;
• Desirable: experience with tools and platforms for internal communication products and outreach (such as SharePoint and PPT);
• Highly organised, with scrupulous attention to detail;
• Hands-on, proactive attitude;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of integrity and professionalism;
• Maturity and a good sense of humour;
• Collaborative working style: good team player but with demonstrated ability to work independently;
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, inter-disciplinary team;
• Commitment to WJC s mission and values;
• Valid working permit for the Netherlands.

We offer you

• A contract for 40 hours per week for a period of 12 months at our head office in The Hague, the Netherlands;
• An international environment (our team has over 15 nationalities), working in English;
• A competitive salary package;
• A number of paid holiday hours;
• A chance to make a real difference ensuring justice for wildlife.

Looking To Make A Difference for Wildlife?

Please e-mail your updated CV and motivation letter in English by email only to careers@wildlifejustice.org. No photos, please.
Please indicate Communication Officeron the email subject line and let us know how you learned about this position. No other documents than those requested will be accepted at this stage.

Should you have any questions about this position, please email us at careers@wildlifejustice.org.

Deadline to submit applications: 17 March 2019, 18h00 Central European Time
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.