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Closing date: 2017-06-28

Oxfam Novib is committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve men and women also in our work. We work together with other Oxfam affiliates to increase our impact on development issues.

The program team ALIVE (Access to Land and water, Inclusive Value chains and women s economic Empowerment) is part of the broader Oxfam Novib s thematic cluster Food, Land and Water which works on sustainable food and natural resources and on livelihoods for small-scale producers, and includes programmes on food security, agricultural production systems and adaptation to climate change. It comprises of work on access to land and water governance, pro-poor and gender sensitive value-chains and working with private sector on sustainable and inclusive business models. For the program team ALIVE we are currently recruiting for the position of

Private Sector Specialist

32-36 hours a week for one year with possibility of extension

Based in The Hague

Purpose of the function

Further development and implementation of Oxfam Novib s pro poor value chains strategy focusing on sustainable, gender sensitive and inclusive value chains (palm oil, seafood, rice), in close collaboration with Oxfam Country Offices, partner organizations and alliances; engaging with private sector companies globally and in the Netherlands to influence their policies and practices and to co-create company-community partnerships; develop alternative business models from a social justice perspective. The Private Sector Advisor works closely with the other staff of the Thematic Unit Food, Land and Water, reports to the Program Lead ALIVE and is matrix managed by the Private Sector Lead.

Main tasks

• Contribute to the development of new projects as part of the program strategy on pro-poor value chains and private sector engagement, taking social justice into the heart of (international) value-chain reform, with a strong focus on the rights of small holders, esp. women and youth.

• Execute specialized activities which contribute to the initiation, the start-up, the realisation and closing of pro poor value chain and private sector engagement projects (including MEL & impact measurement);

• Contribute to fundraising of (new) projects to external donors with and on the role of Private Sector in (international) value-chains, or in partnership with Private Sector;

• Share knowledge and produce knowledge materials about the field of expertise in order to contribute to the development of (new) projects, track records, training materials & external profiling;

• Collaborate and cooperate with others, esp. Campaigns and related Private Sector ranking/accountability work, with Country Offices in Africa and Asia and with other Oxfam affiliates;

• Provide technical support and capacity-building to Oxfam country teams and partners with regards to private sector engagement work; in project development and project implementation.

• Be up to date about the latest developments in corporate social responsibility in esp. the agribusiness and in regard with equality issues in (international) value-chains; participate in relevant networks on the theme; build a network of experts to do research, drive innovation in terms of new ways to engage with private sector from a rights-based perspective.

Job requirements

You

• Have a master s degree in the relevant field; demonstrable experience of 3-5 years in working with private sector or international value-chains and Private Sector - NGOs partnerships, related to Corporate Social Responsibility/Accountability; experience in one of the mentioned value chains is an advantage.

• Are an excellent pro active innovator and connector; experience with multi-stakeholder initiatives, CSR watchdogs, capacity-building, and gender mainstreaming will be an advantage.

• Have a result oriented approach; experience in project development and project management. Entrepreneurial mind-set, risk-taking and able to co-create, negotiate, innovate and develop with Country Offices, partners, and alliances. Work experience in the private sector/agri-business is an advantage.

• Have excellent written & spoken English skills (for project development, reporting) and ideally also in French and Dutch; overall good communication skills & experience in external profiling.

• Are able and willing to travel regularly and for longer duration if required for project development and/or implementation.

What we offerOxfam 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 10 with a salary range between 2942,-- to 4528,-- based on 36 hours a week.

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

More information and application procedure

Send your motivated letter and CV, at the latest 28 June 2017, here. For more information about the position you can contact Mirjam Andriessen, program team ALIVE, mirjam.andriessen@oxfamnovib.nl, or Gerard Steehouwer, Manager Thematic Unit Food, Land and Water, Gerard.steehouwer@oxfamnovib.nl

Closing date: 2017-06-30

Vacancy Financial Programme Officer

The Netherlands Institute for Multiparty Democracy (NIMD) is a democracy assistance organization that supports political parties in developing democracies. Our approach is characterized by interparty dialogue: we bring parties together and encourage them to cooperate on political issues. This is crucial to establish the right environment for a country s democratic development. We also work directly with parties to strengthen their organizational and programmatic capacities. And we foster a democratic culture in countries by providing political education programmes for (potential) politicians.

Currently, we run programmes in more than 20 countries in Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. All these programmes are implemented together with a local partner organization or NIMD country office.

The headquarters of NIMD are located in the heart of The Hague (Passage). We have a strong and committed staff of around 25 people. Our culture is informal and open and encourages initiative, professionalism and teamwork.

NIMD Headquarters are looking for a

Financial Programme Officer

38 hours/week

Tasks

The Financial Programme Officer is responsible for the financial accountability of NIMD towards donors as well as the correct spending of these funds by the local implementing partners. The Financial Programme Officer is part of the Finance & Support Team and will work closely together with NIMD s (Sr) Programme Managers.

The Financial Programme Officer is responsible for:

Preparing fundraising budgets and finance proposals in collaboration with the (Sr) Programme Managers, partner organizations, country offices, co-applicants and the Fundraiser.

Translating donor requirements towards other parties and ensuring financial reporting towards donors.

The finance and control cycle of the country programmes in a specific region.

Preparing and controlling the budgets, financial reports and audits for the country programmes in a specific region.

Delivering financial contract agreements and financial information to the (Sr) Programme Manager.

Signaling financial risks and bottlenecks.

Contributing to the internal financial policies of the NIMD country offices and the implementation of these policies, instruments, procedures and processes.

Ensuring that the financial administration of the country offices complies with the internal financial policies of NIMD.

Integrating the latest information, rules and demands of donors in the budgets.

Profile

You are a dynamic and experienced financial professional with an understanding of development issues and the financial needs of key stakeholders, such as bilateral and multilateral donors, political party assistance organizations and NGO s. You feel comfortable working with people from different cultures and have concrete experience with project management and financial administration in an international context.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

A minimum of five years of experience with financial administration and financial project management in an international context.

Experience with setting up financial administrations and financial reporting to donors.

Experience in the field of financial controlling.

Experience in the field of fundraising and managing donor funds.

Experience in the development and implementation of financial policies.

Fluent in English and preferably Spanish or Arabic.

Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, intercultural communication and teamwork skills.

Affinity with politics and political parties.

Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and capable to handle multiple tasks within tight deadlines.

Completed Bachelor s degree in the field of financial management, business administration, or accounting.

Willing to travel to different countries.

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

Conditions

We offer a position for 38 hours at our office in The Hague. You will report to the Head of Finance & Support. NIMD offers a salary between 32.651,- and 52.480,- and competitive employee benefits.

How to apply

Please send a cover letter and resume in English to recruitment@nimd.org.

If you have any questions, you can call the Head of Finance & Support, Ms. Miranda Buitelaar
on +31 (0)70-311 5464. More information on NIMD: www.nimd.org.

Acquisition related to this vacancy is not appreciated.

How to apply

Please send a cover letter and resume in English to recruitment@nimd.org.

If you have any questions, you can call the Head of Finance & Support, Ms. Miranda Buitelaar
on +31 (0)70-311 5464. More information on NIMD: www.nimd.org.

Acquisition related to this vacancy is not appreciated.

Closing date: 2017-06-30

The CARE Climate Change and Resilience Platform (CRP) is a global platform across CARE International (CI) that unites CARE s work on climate change, and on increasing poor people s resilience to climate change, natural hazards, and environmental degradation key priority areas in the CARE 2020 Programme Strategy. The CRP aims to support and strengthen the ability of CARE members and partners to increase resilience and to tackle the causes and consequences of climate change. We do this by strengthening the capacities of the most vulnerable communities and by growing CARE s impact, influence and income to better serve the needs of these communities.

The newly established CRP is the result of increased collaboration between the former CARE Climate (Poverty Environment and Climate Change Network (PECCN)) and CARE s team working on Resilience. The platform will comprise staff employed by other CARE members based in different countries, and will work collaboratively with a broader network of CARE staff who are all engaged on climate change and resilience. Through these changes, we are seeking skilled and knowledgeable leadership to facilitate the transition and help lead the CRP forward within CARE.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

1. Strategic leadership and coordination of the CRP:(40%)

*The Global Leader will provide strategic leadership and coordination to the CARE Climate and Resilience Platform, and will ensure support to the CARE confederation in integrating a resilience approach in its programming and strengthen its ability to tackle the causes and consequences of climate change:**

He/she will specifically:

• Lead the collaborative development of a CRP multi-annual strategy (2020), and of annual joint work plans; based on the needs and interests of the investing CARE members, and to be signed off by the CRP Council;

• Functionally lead the CRP core team, consisting of approximately 7-10 CARE staff employed and line-managed by different CARE members; agree with their member offices on their commitments and contributions to the implementation of the joint CRP work plans;

• Ensure the support and continued buy-in from and coordinate reporting to the investing CARE members in the CRP Council;

• Build a relationship and maintain lines of communication with, and coordinate between all CARE Members, the CI Programme team, and the relevant CI Senior Leadership Teams (Program Quality & Impact and Public Engagement & Fundraising), and other CI relevant working groups, in the implementation of the climate change and resilience elements of the CARE 2020 Programme Strategy.

• Facilitate the development and cultivation of a broader CARE Climate and Resilience Network; facilitate sharing and learning, working with and supporting a CARE wide network of staff from across the globe working on climate change and resilience;

• Assist in brokering demand and supply for support on climate and resilience related topics within CARE (knowledge, technical assistance, proposal development)

• Lead key internal CARE policy processes related to climate and resilience (e.g. travel policy) that ensure a global organisation fit for purpose.

• Resource mobilization and partnership building(30%)

The CRP Global Leader will be responsible for increasing CARE s positioning and profiling in front of our funding partners, leading to increased income and a growing climate and resilience programme portfolio.

In cooperation with a (full time) CRP Fundraising officer and working with other CRP staff, he/she will specifically:

• Lead and coordinate the existing climate and resilience partnerships where CARE is already actively engaged.

• Lead and coordinate the brokering and development new CRP climate and resilience global partnerships, and funding opportunities with multi-lateral and bi-lateral organisations, corporates and philanthopic foundations, in close collaboration with members (including in their markets with their consent and collaboration);

• Further develop and streamline CARE s global fundraising on climate and resilience, in collaboration with members and the CI Senior Leadership Team on Global Fundraising;

• Explore potential new strategic partnerships with leading knowledge and research institutions, networks, and alliances and ensure that existing strategic partnerships are well managed;

• Representation, communication and external relations (30%)

The CRP Global Leader will be responsible for increasing the profile and recognition of CARE s thought leadership on climate change and resilience, and ensuring CARE s representation to external stakeholders and partners in relation to CARE s climate change and resilience agenda.

In cooperation with a (full time) CRP Advocacy officer, and CRP KML and communication staff, he/she will specifically:

• Coordinate and ensure appropriate representation in key transnational alliances and networks on climate change and resilience;

• Ensure CARE s effective engagement, representation, and profiling in the UNFCCC, other global debates and with key actors involved in them;

• Ensure that experience and evidence from across CARE s work is being gathered and showcased; a website maintained, and an impact report (2020) and multi-media products produced; contribute to external communications materials (press releases, etc.) raising CARE s profile and credibility as an organisation of practical experts on climate change and resilience.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Minimum qualification of a Master s degree in a relevant discipline ;

• Minimum ten years of working experience, including;

  • Substantial knowledge and experience in international development in the context of climate change and resilience;

  • Substantial experience in strategic resource mobilization, partnership development and working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders;

  • Substantial knowledge and experience of working in complex international networks, partnerships and alliances;

  • Strong established network in relevant fields related to climate change and resilience;

  • Awareness around innovative programme design on climate change.

• Excellent collaboration, relationship building and networking skills;

• Ability to work remotely and in a dynamic virtual teamwork environment, but also as part of a global team

• Excellent command of English, both in speaking and writing; second languages an advantage.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The CRP will be led by CARE Nederland (CNL) and is accountable to a CRP Council, in which the investing CARE members are represented. The CRP Global Leader will be administratively based at CARE Nederland (CNL) and will be line managed by the CNL Head of Multiplying Impact (Advocacy, Communication & Knowledge). He/she will have a direct reporting line to the CRP Council.

The CRP will function as an open platform, whose members can be employed by any CARE member or office. A small core team, functionally led by the Global Leader, will ensure the basic functioning of the global platform. The global platform facilitates the development and cultivation of a broader CARE Climate and Resilience Network, building close ties between the platform and CARE s global capacity and experience.

It is essential for this post to develop and maintain close working relations with CARE staff working on programmes, advocacy, communications and fundraising in allthe CARE members, Country Offices, and the CI Secretariat. The CRP Global Leader will be a member of the CI Programme Team.

LOCATION

Preferred location: The Hague, The Netherlands, but negotiable.

EXPECTED PERCENTAGE OF TIME TRAVELING:25-30%

The executive search firm Amrop supports CARE Nederland in the recruitment process for this position. Please send your application before the 30th of June to:bob.de.groot@amrop.nl

For more information please contact Bob de Groot: +31 20 347 32 32 /+31 6 50 26 56 88.

Please send your application before the 30th of June to:bob.de.groot@amrop.nl

Closing date: 2017-07-02

PAX, based in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is the leading Dutch peace-building & conflict-transformation NGO. We work for peace, reconciliation and justice in various conflict regions in the world, such as Sudan, the African Great Lakes region, Colombia, the Western Balkans and the Middle East. Our strategies are based on a twin-track approach, in close cooperation with our local partners: on the one hand we promote and facilitate civil-society driven dialogue and peace-building initiatives and on the other we seek to maximize an enabling environment for these through public campaigning and political lobby. Human security and human dignity are core values. A third objective is to mobilise the Dutch public for global peace-building issues. PAX combines knowledge, energy and people to attain one single objective: there must be peace!

PAX is active in Iraq since 2001 and has built specific expertise working on increasing social cohesion as well as creating positive interaction between local communities, civil society and government, with a focus on the role of minorities, youth and women in peacebuilding..

PAX is looking for a

Senior Program Officer Iraq (1 fte)

(maternity leave replacement)

The Program Manager is based at PAX headquarters in Utrecht, working within a team of colleagues based in Utrecht and Erbil. The Senior Program Officer Iraq reports to the acting Program Manager Iraq (overall program lead) and works with the Program Officer Iraq.

Main activities

• Acting policy lead when Program Manager Iraq is absent
• Program lead on several, mostly gender related programs
• Technical and operational oversight and management
• Overall Narrative & Financial reporting & project management
• Donor relations
• Coordination of relation with international partners for program implementation
• Technical program development & fundraising
• Strategic development assistance to Program Manager
• Lobby & advocacy input

Responsibility is delegated, reports to acting Program Manager Iraq (Sam van Vliet).

We require

• Academic degree (MA), preferably in a relevant field such as Conflict studies, Middle Eastern studies, International relations, Politics or Law

• Project management skills, including at least 3 years relevant professional experience in a conflict setting for a local or international non-profit organisation

• Knowledge of and experience with gender and women s rights in conflict transformation and peace-building

• Deep understanding of the concept of citizenship, diversity and the issue of sectarianism; open and tolerant attitude towards others

• Knowledge of and experience with programs on security sector reform (SSR) and disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR) will be strong advantage;

• Up-to-date and deep knowledge of the situation in Iraq and the wider Middle East, knowledge of current political and conflict resolution processes in the region is an asset

• Able to work responsibly under pressure; able to work individually as well as in a team

• Fluency in English, including excellent writing skills; and (at least) working knowledge of Arabic. Fluency in Modern Standard Arabic and/or Kurdish (Sorani or Kurmanji) is preferred, as is a working knowledge of Dutch.

• Good communication and analytical skills

• Able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances; inventive and assertive attitude

• Capacity and willingness to travel to Iraq and the wider Middle East

• Affinity with the work and mission of PAX

  We offer

• A position in an international working environment with committed and enthusiastic colleagues

• Place of employment: Utrecht, The Netherlands

• Temporary appointment for 36 hours per week, from August 2017 until February 2018

• Pay scale 10 according to PKN terms and conditions of employment; depending on

  experience min. 2,305 max. 3,897 gross (for a fulltime position)

8.3% year-end bonus

For more information, please visit the website of PAX www.paxforpeace.nl,

For additional information you can contact Mrs. Thirsa de Vries (Program Leader Iraq) by email devries@paxforpeace.nl.

Interested candidates matching the profile and requirements are requested to send their CV (max 2 pages) and a motivation letter (max 1 page) in English addressed to Mrs Thirsa de Vries (Program Manager Iraq), onlyby using the application form on our vacancy-webpage: www.paxforpeace.nl/about-us/vacancies.

Closing date for applications to this position is Sunday July 2^nd, 2017.

Closing date: 2017-07-02

Oxfam is convinced that people have the power to end poverty. All they need is an opportunity. Oxfam is committed to make sure everyone gets that chance. That is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to listen to the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve both men and women in our work. Oxfam is a confederation of 17 organizations that works together to increase the impact of its long term development and humanitarian responses.

*In view of recently acquired assignments and the increasing number of impact studies expected to be approved in the coming year, t*he Program Support & Impact unit, Team Impact Measurement and Knowledge,The Hague office is looking for a

SPECIALIST IMPACT MEASUREMENT & KNOWLEDGE (32-36 hours per week)

Description of the Programme Support and Impact Unit

The unit enhances the program and project quality, measures and assesses impact of program/projects, supports the methodological capacity building of staff and partners, secures alignment between Oxfam Novib program goals, country programmes and Oxfam s strategic goals including structural humanitarian intervention in order to achieve Oxfam s mission.

Main Goal of the Job

To enhance Oxfam s programs and projects in the area of impact measurement and knowledge in order to achieve Oxfam s goals. We are looking for a specialist, a goal getter with a team spirit, who is seen by relevant internal and external stakeholders as an expert in his/her field.

Team Impact Measurement and Knowledge

Oxfam Novib s impact measurement and knowledge team executes impact measurement and formative research, delivering knowledge products to advance thought leadership on selected thematic areas and servicing effective evidence-based program design, delivery and learning. Products include program development research, baseline reports, impact survey reports, stories of change reports, exploratory studies, evaluation research reports, fact sheets, info graphics, sense making reports, research for advocacy, track records.The team delivers qualitative and quantitative impact research and invests significantly in innovation in both fields.

The impact measurement and knowledge team is composed of research specialists who are grouped around three fields of work: quantitative impact measurement, qualitative research and sense making. All specialists have a mix of tasks in these three areas, but also focus on one of the three specifically. Depending on the assignments that come from both internal and external teams, the focus may be adapted.

In view of newly acquired assignments, the team will be expanded with an impact measurement specialist with a focus on the design and management of tailor made and participatory impact assessments, starting with quantitative baseline surveys and with a focus on quantitative studies. The tasks will include contributions to various projects, peer review of reports and advice on complex impact measurement issues and the design of new research and learning processes. They may also include contributions to internal and external publications to stimulate the debate on impact measurement within Oxfam and the development sector at large. The tasks may vary in the course of time depending on the work priorities of the team and the requirements of the studies

We are looking for an expert who is goal-getter and known for being able to work well independently as well as in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams.

Main tasks of the specialist

• Design tailor made baseline and impact surveys in selected countries together with the Oxfam country office and partners

• Lead the impact survey implementation processes in selected countries in collaboration with Oxfam s country office, partners and the MEL advisor focusing on stories of change.

• Support the IMK team in further developing the impact measurement approach, design and implementation of impact studies

• Contribute to innovatie projects in the area of data management including linking different databases to feed into real time services to citizen (e.g. supporting development of Application Programming Interface from a data analysis perspective).

• Give hands-on support to the use of quantitative impact measurement methods in selected countries in collaboration with Oxfam s country office, MFI partners and impact research

• Analyse and present the results of the impact studies;

• Contribute to learning and programme impact reports through analyses and presentation of the outcomes of quantitative and qualitative impact studies;

• Contribute to enhancing the knowledge and skills of Oxfam staff and partners on impact surveys, as well as create support for (the use of) impact surveys in combination with existing and new MEL tools;

• If the opportunity arises, take the lead on innovations related to the use of quantitative research methodology and translate the outcomes into tools.

• Provide tailor-made input for new fundraising proposals in order to include the Oxfam Novib impact measurement methodology;

• Maintain and refine the quantitative research tools and training material (e.g. guidelines, formats) and ensure the quality and timeliness of the application of these tools;

  Requirements for the job

• In possession of at least a HBO (Bachelor) degree in relevant field;

• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar position in an international development organization and/or (global) networks;

• Practical experience in research in developing countries;

• Knowledge of relevant research methodologies;

• Experience with the development of Application Programming Interface is considered a distinct advantage

• An excellent command of English, both written and spoken;

• A good command of French will be an asset;

• Innovative and creative in finding tailor made participatory impact assessment methodologies

• Flexibility to switch (temporarily) between tasks and provide hands on support to other projects when required

• Good presentation and communication skills to present the findings of impact studies in an attractive way to a broader audience

• The ability to multi task and ability to adapt in a changing work environment;

• The ability to work in a project orientated manner with all the interests of the involved stakeholders at heart and a strong focus on the end results.

• You have strong organisational skills and can show a proven track record in coordinating and leading external and internal processes and projects;

• You are willing and able to travel to different country offices and programme locations and/or if work demands it, ready to be seconded for a month or two.

  What we offer

  We offer a dynamic working environment with opportunities for personal development. Oxfam Novib is committed to providing you with a fair and comprehensive pay and benefits package that is justifiable to our donors. We offer a gross salary for the position of Specialist B in the range from 2,972 to 4,573 gross per month on the basis of a 36 hours working week, depending on qualifications and experience.

The procedure

If you are interested please apply with the 'apply' button below, no later than July 2, 2017.

For more information about the job you can contact Nynke Kuperus, Manager Impact Measurement & Knowledge; Nynke.Kuperus@oxfamnovib.nl. For the selection procedure, you can contact Koen Hubben, HR Business Partner, koen.hubben@oxfamnovib.nl.

first interviews will be sheduled on July 6 and 7.

We don't process applications that we receive by email.

Applicants must be Nationals of a European Union member State or have a valid work permit for the European Union.https://career2.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=2341&company=OxfamNovibP&usern...=

Closing date: 2017-07-04

Oxfam Novib is committed to ridding the world of poverty. We have a conviction that people are well capable of building a livelihood without poverty on their own, once given the chance to do so. Which is why we support local projects in developing countries, why we lobby governments and companies to take into account the interests of the poorest people, and why we campaign to involve men and women also in our work. We work together with other Oxfam affiliates to increase our impact on development issues.

The department Quality, Finance & Control (QFC) within Oxfam Novib Corporate Groups is currently recruiting for the position of

SPECIALIST PROCUREMENT (36 hrs.)

The Hague office

Main Goal of the Job

As Specialist Procurement you verify compliance to Supply and Logistics of Oxfam Novib and Oxfam policies and procedures and enable their implementation by providing support and training.

This position reports directly to the Quality, Financial Administration and Procurement Coordinator. The Procurement Team, identifies opportunities and implements actions to achieve efficiencies in the procurement process. Works as closely as possible with Oxfam Novib stakeholders, other Oxfam s and partners to ensure quality supplier relations and project delivery. The main focus for this position is:

• Procurement Services: the procurement team is responsible for supporting Oxfam Novib staff in terms of advice and quality checks, in areas such as supplier negotiations, contract management and tenders.

• Capacity Building: provides procurement training to The Hague staff and supply & logistics to country office staff and partners.

• Policies and Procedures: development, maintenance and improvements of policies, procedures and ways of working, ensuring employees adhere to them.

• Operations and advisory services: supporting projects to deliver quality supply & logistics services in terms of advice and quality checks.

Main tasks

• Develop or improve the supply and logistics policies and procedures for Oxfam Novib and Oxfam, applicable to Oxfam Novib The Hague office and to Oxfam country offices, by leading and participating in multi-disciplinary teams within Oxfam Novib and Oxfam.

• Develop policies and procedures for improving contracting in high value risk procurement in projects**;**

• Develop processes, tools and ways of working for decreasing the probability of ineligible costs related to the supply and logistics in projects;

• Improve supply and logistics performance by establishing auditable and practical ways of working

• Monitor compliance to relevant policies and procedures in The Hague and Oxfam countries

• Monitor the supply and logistics process overseeing its legality, efficiency, effectiveness and quality;

• Provide training and coaching in order to expand the knowledge regarding supply and logistics in The Hague and Oxfam countries, in collaboration with other units and Oxfam Affiliates;

• Write concise reports and memos in excellent English language and communicate the details in a clear and easy to understand way to key stakeholders both internally and externally.

Requirements for the job

You have

• At least a HBO (Bachelor) degree in business management or equivalent level through work experience;

• A minimum of five 5 years of experience in a similar position in an international organisation;

• Knowledge of and experience with procurement management;

• Excellent written and spoken Dutch and English and preferably French and Portuguese language;

• The ability to multi task and ability to adapt in a changing work environment;

• Ability to write reports and memos to high level management;

• Ability to communicate complex issues in a very clear and simple way to internal and external stakeholders;

• Experience in training and coaching on topics related to supply and logistics

• Ability to work in a multi cultural environment.

• Willingness and ability to travel abroad (up to 5 times a year for at least 1 week at the time)

• Relevant legal knowledge is desirable

  The key competencies for this position are:

  Result orientation: The formulation of results to be attained from the objectives of Oxfam Novib, in terms of quality and quantity (formulated SMART-ly). The basis for managing through actions and evaluations

  Co-operation To contribute actively to a joint result, also when there is no direct self- interest of a functional or personal nature. To build bridges and find common ground from cultural differences.

  Planning & organisation From a set target, to determine priorities and indicate a ranking of activities and needed resources

  Customer orientation To analyse the wishes and needs of the internal customer and act accordingly.

  Creativity To find original solutions to problems, new work methods. To table innovative ideas.

  Enterprise Signals opportunities, acts on them and in doing so dares to take responsible risks

  Flexibility to be open and adequately respond to change/changing circumstances. To adapt the own style, approach and behaviour to changing demands, situations and circumstances. To capitalise on different cultural angles.

  Level

  The level of the Corporate Groups Specialist Procurement Management corresponds with Corporate Groups Specialist B with grading scale 9 with a salary range from 2666,- to 4101,- on the basis of a 36 hours working week.

Application procedure

Please submit your application hereand include your motivation letter and CV. For more information you can contact Carolina Mori, carolina.mori@oxfamnovib.nl. Your application must be received by 4 July 2017 at the latest. Please note that only applications received using the link provided can be taken into consideration.

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

Closing date: 2017-07-09

UCP is een samenwerkingsverband van Oxfam Novib, ICCO, en PAX ten behoeve van gemeenschappelijke en geco rdineerde beleidsbe nvloeding en maatschappelijke bewustwording in Nederland ten aanzien van het Isra lisch-Palestijns conflict.

Voor dit samenwerkingsverband zijn wij op zoek naar een

Senior beleidsadviseur UCP

32 uur, aanstelling voor 12 maanden met mogelijkheid tot verlenging

De beleidsadviseur van UCP werkt met een kerngroep waarin de drie organisaties vertegenwoordigd zijn aan de ontwikkeling van een beleidsbe nvloedingsstrategie en de co rdinatie van de uitvoering daarvan. De beleidsadviseur wordt gehuisvest in en functioneel aangestuurd door Oxfam Novib.

Profiel

De beleidsadviseur beschikt over sterke strategische vaardigheden. Hij/zij moet in staat zijn om met de drie participerende organisaties een duidelijke doelgerichte strategie te ontwikkelen en uit te voeren en dient te zorg te dragen voor co rdinatie en onderlinge communicatie die leidt tot gedeeld commitment en gevoel van ownership bij de organisaties. Waar nodig is hij/zij in staat de participerende organisaties aan te spreken op het commitment dat zij zijn aangegaan. Hij/zij moet in staat zijn de politieke en maatschappelijke verhoudingen in Nederland goed in te schatten en daarin kansen en mogelijkheden te identificeren. Naast inzicht in de politieke verhoudingen in Nederland kan de beleidsadviseur ook mogelijkheden binnen het bedrijfsleven identificeren om te bewegen tot maatschappelijk verantwoord ondernemen ten aanzien van de bezette Palestijnse Gebieden.

De beleidsadviseur beschikt over de diplomatieke vaardigheden om posities en standpunten overtuigend en scherp te formuleren, en heeft tegelijkertijd oog voor de posities en achterliggende motieven van politici en besluitvormers. De beleidsadviseur kan snel schakelen tussen de organisaties onderling, met andere stakeholders en de doelgroep van politici, beleidsmakers en bedrijfsleven. Hij/zij weet op het juiste moment de juiste middelen (lobby, media en mobilisatie) in te zetten om geformuleerde resultaten te bereiken.

Hij/zij kan in samenspraak met de participerende organisaties effectief contact onderhouden met internationale netwerken en organisaties t.a.v. het Palestijns-Israelisch conflict en kan waar mogelijk initiatieven en ervaringen daaruit vertalen naar de Nederlandse situatie.

De beleidsadviseur heeft een aantoonbare ervaring van minimaal 5 jaar op het gebied strategieontwikkeling en beleidsbe nvloeding in internationale samenwerking, bij voorkeur op meerdere thema s. Ervaring met het Midden-Oosten en specifiek met het Palestijns-Israelisch conflict is noodzakelijk, werkervaring op andere regio s of thema s is gewenst.

Verantwoordelijkheden en taken

Strategie ontwikkelen en co rdineren

• In samenspraak met de drie participerende organisaties ontwikkelen van een doelgerichte be nvloedingsstrategie gericht op beleidsmakers, politici en bedrijfsleven.
• Organiseren en agenderen van de kerngroep van de drie organisaties en het bewaken van werkafspraken en implementatie daarvan.
• Toezien op een juiste planning en afstemming van verschillende activiteiten.

Informeren, signaleren en adviseren

• Op maat informeren van de organisaties, in het bijzonder over aanknopingspunten voor beleidsbe nvloeding.
• Bijdragen aan de beleidsadvisering met betrekking tot specifieke onderwerpen.
• Onderzoek (laten) doen naar de economische betrokkenheid van Nederlandse bedrijven en investeringsfondsen bij de bezetting.

Ondersteunen en uitvoeren

• Opbouwen en onderhouden van voor beleidsbe nvloeding relevant netwerk aan contacten en het delen van informatie uit dit netwerk.
• Bijhouden van de relevante politieke agenda s en bijtijds informeren van de organisaties.
• Bijhouden van de relevante ontwikkelingen in het bedrijfsleven en bijtijds informeren van de organisatie.
• Exploreren van c.q. anticiperen op nieuwe kansen voor beleidsbe nvloeding.
• Mede bijdragen aan het implementeren van beleidsbe nvloedingsinitiatieven.
• Leveren van kritische feedback aan de participerende organisaties.
• Opstellen van een jaarplan, tussentijdse voortgangsrapportages en jaarrapportage.

Evalueren

• Periodiek evalueren van de door UCP ontplooide lobby- en advocacy- initiatieven op kwaliteit en impact.

Bevoegdheden

• Organiseren en agenderen van het overleg tussen de participerende organisaties.
• Ontwikkelen en onderhouden van een netwerk van contacten met relevante besluitvormers, beleidsmakers, opinieleiders en overige nationale en internationale politieke spelers.
• Trekkersrol t.a.v. de uitvoering van initiatieven gericht op besluitvormers, politici en bedrijfsleven in Nederland.
• Bewaken van de tussen de drie organisaties gemaakte afspraken en organisaties aanspreken op de implementatie daarvan.
• Extern representeren van de organisatie in nationale en waar nodig internationale netwerken.

Kennis en ervaring

• Academisch werk- en denkniveau.
• Relevante kennis van en netwerken in Nederland (beleidsmakers, besluitvormers, bedrijfsleven, pers en media, maatschappelijke organisaties).
• Aantoonbaar succesvolle werkervaring in het voeren van politiek-maatschappelijke beleidsbe nvloeding, liefst op verschillende regio s en/of thema s.
• Aantoonbaar gevoel voor politieke en maatschappelijke verhoudingen.
• Aantoonbare ervaring met uitvoering of het laten uitvoeren van onderzoek naar rol van het bedrijfsleven en maatschappelijk verantwoord ondernemen.
• Uitstekende kennis (actief en passief, in woord en geschrift) van de Nederlandse en Engelse taal.

Overige vereisten

• Onderschrijven van de missie en doelstellingen die de drie organisaties geformuleerd hebben ten aanzien van het Israelisch-Palestijns conflict.

Salarisindicatie

De functie zal worden ingedeeld conform de Oxfam Novib salarissystematiek. Dit betekent een indeling in schaal 10, d.w.z. een maximaal salaris van 4.573 bruto per maand op basis van een 36-urige werkweek.

Ge nteresseerd in deze functie? Stuur dan uiterlijk op zondag 9 juli 2017 je motivatie en CV, via deze linkop de Oxfam Novib website. De gesprekken voor de eerste ronde zijn gepland op vrijdag 14 juli 2017.

Kandidaten moeten ingezetenen zijn van een lidstaat van de Europese Unie of een geldige werkvergunning voor de Europese Unie hebben.

Closing date: 2017-07-15

*Position:

THSN Programme Officer

Location:

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Application Deadline:

15 July2017

Duration:

Full Time for 12 months with Possibility of Extension

August

August 2017 *

SPARK develops higher education and entrepreneurship, so that young ambitious people are empowered to lead their societies affected by the conflict to prosperity.

SPARK is a dynamic development and nonprofit organization with over 80 staff members from various countries who help young entrepreneurs start or expand their own businesses. SPARK achieves its mission by organizing business plan competitions, business skills training, coaching and mentoring SMEs, business incubation, SME financing, intensive courses of professional higher education, curriculum development and quality assurance in universities and higher education institutes.
SPARK runs entrepreneurship programmes for refugees and other vulnerable people in Europe, Africa and the Middle-East. We invest in their entrepreneurial potential, helping them to gain economic independence and create jobs that benefits themselves and their communities.

SPARK is currently looking to fill the position of

THSN Programme Officer

We are looking for a Programme Officer to support the THSN Project Manager in the day to day management of THSN activities and its partners under supervision of the THSN Programme Manager.

THSN Programme
The Refugee Start-Up is a project dedicated to giving refugees the skills and the resources to set up their own businesses and create jobs. This programme will be launched in France and Germany in 2017, and there are plans to expand it to other European countries in the coming years. The Refugee Start-up Programme offers tailored educational workshops, technical trainings and financial support to refugee entrepreneurs. It is focused on recently arrived asylum seekers, with brilliant business acumen, that have a high chance of being granted asylum or subsidiary protection. Turning the refugee narrative on its head, SPARK will give refugee entrepreneurs the skills and tools to set up businesses and create jobs. We hope to increase start-up businesses amongst this population and reduce the number of failed businesses of this group by providing support services. The programmes within it will advise, protect and support refugee s businesses; so that refugees may become self-sufficient and contribute to the communities they now live in.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Support the implementation of the program, its monitoring and evaluation in collaboration with the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager based in Amsterdam

Support the process of improving data quality, including necessary revisions of existing tools or design of new tools and systems to ensure quality M&E data

Work closely with partner organisations in implementation of the activities;

Assist the manager in the development of new initiatives building on the THSN programme;

Provide support-desk to the beneficiaries in the selected countries

Support the online Outreach Campaign through social media channels

Other tasks as required.

Requirements and Skills:

Educational background or relevant experience in project management in economic development (SME development) and/or entrepreneurship education;

Experience in the implementation of projects relating to private sector development, SME growth promotion, employment generation, and entrepreneurship development;

Minimum 2-4 years of experience in project implementation;

Fluent command of Arabic and English is a prerequisite for selection. Knowledge of French or German is an advantage.

Flexible and responsible;

Strong writing and reporting skills;

Good communication and social skills and the ability to work in a multicultural setting.

Be proactive and have a willingness to work beyond what is expected

Strong knowledge of the computer tool, mainly the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Demonstrated and successful team management skills

Strong written communication skills for report writing and presentations

Ability to work with tight deadlines for managing multiple tasks and projects

Ability to adapt to changing needs and changing business

Have the ability to work independently while integrating into a team

Good communication, being sociable and able to work in a multicultural context

Social media knowledge and experience

SPARK Offers

A Contract of 40 hours / week for 1 year with the possibility of extension;

Remuneration depending on education and experience International and challenging environment

Dynamic and international work experience

Work environment that is conducive to professional and personal development

Application:

If you are interested, please send your letter of motivation and your CV (in English) to vacancy@spark-online.orgby 15 July 2017 with Reference: THSN Programme Officer

For general information about SPARK, Please visit the website: www.spark-online.org

For questions about the vacancy, send an email to m.campos@spark-online.orgwith Reference: THSN Programme Officer

**Due to a large volume of applications, we cannot respond to every applicant. After the deadline for application we will screen all applications and will invite selected applicants for the first round of interviews. There may be a delay between the deadline and the moment we contact selected applicants

Closing date: 2017-07-15

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 3 units: Field Finance, Office Finance and Inheritances & Legacies.

To improve the financial control of the organisation the finance department is looking for a:

Financial Controller (100%)

Start date: 1 September 2017

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. Several mid to large scale projects to improve our support to field operations have been started and/or are being implemented. This requires increased financial support to the different departments and projects, more focused financial monitoring and control and the preparation of management reporting to steer decisions at senior and executive level.

To achieve this improved financial control this new position of Financial Controller will be introduced. He/She will hierarchically report to the HoD Finance who is a member of the management team of the Resource Departments. The work will require close cooperation with the Finance Department Coordinators, other Heads of Department, the Project Management Office and project managers as well as the Controller.

Objectives of the position

• To produce financial (cost) analysis and management information that enables the management to make informed decisions
• To advice budget holders in preparing and managing their budgets
• To proactively monitor and analyse departments financial performance, cost effectiveness and to provide feedback and steering to budget holders
• To ensure that departments budgets are properly accounted for
• To propose and implement improvements in the financial planning and forecasting processes and to aid optimisation of cost allocations in line with reporting requirements
• To advice project managers in the preparation of financial business cases to demonstrate financial viability and benefits of investment proposals and to monitor project budgetsTo assist project managers in the preparation of financial business cases to demonstrate financial viability and benefits of investment proposals and to monitor project budgets

Main characteristics:

• Prepare and publish monthly financial reports for discussion with and steering of Heads of department and project managers
• Perform in-depth analysis of departmental financial plans as basis for decisions making by budget holders and management
• Produce financial analysis and cost (driver) analysis in order to optimise cost effectiveness
• Analyse and review project budgets and challenge project managers on their assumptions as preparation for decisions by Steering Committees and management
• Perform capital investment analysis and multi-year financial planning
• Evaluate project and capital investment cash flow planning
• Prepare consolidated budget overviews and multiyear plans
• Support month-end and year-end close process, monitor consistent use of account and cost center structure and follow-up with the budget owners
• Train and support budget owners on technical use and management of their budgets
• Review and where necessary suggest improvements of the chart of accounts, cost center structure and analytical break-down to enable meaningful reporting
• Define financial modelling to enhance performance
• Develop and maintain project budget monitoring tools and processes with a focus on multi-year planning and evaluation. Ensure implementation of these tools in the new ERP system
• Monitor compliance of accounting and flag potential issues
• Contribute to financial communication (presentation to executive and associative bodies, annual accounts, donor communication)

Profile / Requirements

• University degree in financial control, finance or equivalent or other degree plus relevant working experience

3 year experience in financial control

Strong financial analytical skills

Experience in management accounting

Knowledge and experience with business processes beyond Finance (preferably procurement and fundraising)

Strong knowledge in ERP systems, Business Intelligence solutions and Excel

pro-active style of working

Team work

Customer orientation

Strong communication skills and ability to convince others

Organisational sensitivity

Attention to detail

We offer

A contract for 1 year with a renewal option (subject to satisfactory performance) based on a fulltime appointment (40 hours/week).

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

Information & Application

For more information about this position, please contact Irmgard Troon HR Advisor:

020 840 8561

If you recognize yourself in the profile, please apply directly via our website or by following link:

https://ldd.tbe.taleo.net/ldd03/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=MSFOCA&cws=53&rid=13998

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

The closing date for application is 14 July 2017.

Closing date: 2017-07-21

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.

The Logistics Department (LogD) supports the overall purpose of MSF, providing logistics and technical support to the OCA field operations. The department is responsible for providing strategic direction, integrated advice and hands on support to logistics and technical issues in the field. The department is made up of the Field Support Unit (FSU) and the Amsterdam Procurement Unit (APU).

With immediate effect our Logistics department / FSU is looking for a

HQ Construction Advisor 80%-100%

Based in Amsterdam

PLACE IN THE ORGANIZATION:

The position reports to Coordinator of Technical Logistics of the FSU and closely collaborates with the other advisors on the FSU (e.g. Operational Logistics, Facilities Management Advisor, Energy advisor) and some of the advisors of the Public Health Department (e.g. Health Advisors, Watsan Advisors, Surgical Advisor)

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

To initiate, develop, implement and evaluate organization-wide policies and procedures in the field of expertise (construction and shelter) on an operational and tactical level;

To give expert second line advice and support to Operations and colleagues in the department and field on construction and shelter;

To manage R&D projects and, on request, (large) field construction projects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promotes a vision in the field of expertise (construction and shelter), and initiates, develops and maintains an integral and coherent policy in the field of expertise and develops procedures, guidelines, protocols, tools etc. to support it;

• Provides second line (expert level) support with regards to construction and shelter in the field.

• Creates or assist, at request of the Front Office team, mission specific policies, tools, protocols etc.;

• Manages small-mid size back office projects (e.g. for 2017: standard designs for IPD, Surgical Unit, Ebola Management Centre, Cholera Treatment Centre)

• Assists HRM in the maintenance of the pool of specialised logistic staff (related to construction management)

• Becomes available for (short) field deployment on technical and/or emergency assignments.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Qualified Architect (preferred) or Building/Civil Engineer

• At least 5 years of experience in the definition and managing of construction projects (required)

• Experience in architectural design (required)

• Experience in design of Health Structures (required)

• Previous overseas work experience in humanitarian assistance

• Ability to work independently with minimum and/or without supervision

• Flexibility with regards to the ever-changing content of the job and the circumstances in an MSF mission.

• Excellent communicator and stakeholder engager

• Good level of English, French is an asset

• Ready to spend more than 30% of his/her time in the field

WE OFFER

• A challenging and exciting position in an international environment

• A contract for 1 year with a renewal option (subject to satisfactory performance) based on a fulltime appointment (40 hours/week).

• A gross monthly salary between 2,709 and 3,870 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

If you are interested in this post and would like additional information, please contact (Pako) Francis Coteur, Coordinator of Technical Logistics on tel. +31 (0)20 520 ext. 8574

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.