LOCATION:El Daein, East Darfur State, SUDAN

REPORTS TO: Head of Mission

PURPOSE:

The WASH Sector Manager plays an important role in the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) Sudan's field management structure. UMCOR-NGO’s program areas in the Sudan focus primarily in the field of emergency relief and transitional development, which include but not limited to the following sectors; water and sanitation, food security, health, education/child protection, shelter construction, camp coordination, and community development. The position is based in El Daein Town, East Darfur State, Sudan. The contract is for a period of twelve (12) months with possibility of renewal.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The WASH Sector Manager will be responsible for the overall design and construction of appropriate water, sanitation, hygiene promotion (WASH) infrastructures and preventative health in the Darfur Field Office. He/she serves as coordinator and liaison with other partners in the WASH sector, including the Government representatives, UN, National and International NGOs. More specifically, he / she will:

• Manage and guide staff in all related activities in the implementation of the project.
• Provide support, through guidance and organization as well as supervision to the field teams to promote quality in project deliverables.
• Design and construct appropriate water supply and sanitation infrastructures
• Represent UMCOR and collaborate, plan and liaise with key local government officials, UN, NGOs and community members in the implementation of program activities.
• Manage water supply, sanitation/waste disposal and associated construction projects
• Manage preventive health interventions including Malaria Control.
• In conjunction with the Darfur Program Manager, develop, document, and implement written protocols and standard operating procedures for the WASH program.
• Responsible for monitoring and documenting achievement of project outputs and objectives, ensuring the quality and timely achievement of program objectives.
• Prepare and submit timely internal project reports on field activities, detailing the progress and achievement of project outputs and objectives, the challenges faced and how they were tackled and recommendations for subsequent phases. Liaise with the Program Manager and Head of Mission in the preparation of donor reports.
• In conjunction with the Program Manager and Head of Mission, participate in need assessment missions with other stakeholders in the area, representing UMCOR in terms of preparation, training, analysis and reporting of findings and recommendations, which includes but not limited to, identification of need/gaps and their root causes, recommendation of good practices (strategically optimal solution) to improve the situation as and when required.
• Manage project assets and budget management/tracking (by sub-sector) and enhances the reporting system to meet the donors’ requirements. Liaise with Finance Director in monitoring program expenditure to ensure that program activities are in line with allocated budgets.
• In collaboration with Program Manager and the Head of Mission, design and develop concept papers that address the transition and development needs of conflict affected communities in the region.
• Represent UMCOR in inter-agency coordination meetings/forums to foster positive interaction and good working relations with all partners.
• Supervise key national staff and conduct periodic staff appraisals.
• Build the capacity of the national staff on WASH through formal and informal training
• Mentor key national staff to assume overall responsibility of project activities
• Identify staff training needs for department staff, organize workshops/seminars as appropriate
• Ensure lessons learnt in monitoring and evaluations are captured, capitalized and incorporated into
• UMCOR programs through systematic supervision, reporting and documentation including exchange of feedback on project impact for replication and scaling up.
• Assume any other duties as may be assigned by the Darfur Program Manager.

QUALIFICATIONSand Professional Experience

• The position requires a University degree/Higher Diploma in Water Engineering
• Minimum three years of progressive field experience managing emergency, transition and/or development Water and Sanitation programs in rural and remote environments preferably in Africa
• Experience working with IDP/refugees/returnees and local communities to promote community-based structures and institutions for self-management.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of researching and data collation for program development.
• Working knowledge and experience of humanitarian principles, SPHERE and UN standards and protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of international donor (private, US government, EU, UN and multi-lateral donors) policies and procedures related to project management, monitoring and impact evaluation.
• Strong representation, negotiation and coordination experience gained from working with international NGOs and/or UN organizations.

ABILITIES

• Must possess strong representation, negotiation and coordination skills, diplomacy and patience
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• A team player with good interpersonal and team building skills
• Ability to work in post conflict environment and remote regions with limited resources
• Ability to understand and respect the cultural, religious and political environment and to work well with staff and local authorities in a diplomatic manner.

If you meet the minimum requirements, submit your cover letter, resume and complete the position related questions on our Careers page at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GBGM&cws=1&rid=311

No telephone inquiries please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received by June 14, 2015 will receive priority review, while others will be reviewedon a rolling basis, with hiring at the earliest possible date. The position will remain open until filled. Thank you for your interest in UMCOR.

Location:Port-Au-Prince, Haiti

PURPOSE:The purpose of UMCOR’s Haiti mission is to provide emergency response, early recovery and transitional development assistance in the affected regions of Haiti. The Livelihoods Coordinator (LC) is to oversee the program and technical aspects of all livelihoods, food security, agricultural, and income generation programming in Haiti, build capacity of national staff and to ensure all related program objectives are achieved in collaboration with senior management and the project team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The Livelihoods Coordinator (LC) will coordinate UMCOR’s livelihood recovery programming focused on both immediate and longer term economic recovery programs for urban, peri-urban and rural environments, with particular attention to the concerns of youth, women and other targeted populations. The LC will lead assessment, project design, work planning and delegation for implementation and grant management, oversee livelihood staff, ensure monitoring and evaluation plan is robustly followed inadherence with UMCOR and donor guidelines and standards.The LC will be the lead technical and liaison person for relations with local government and related key collaborators in the sector, including donors, international and local NGOs, UN clusters/offices, and our sister organization the Eglise Méthodiste d'Haïti (EMH). The LC will supervise service providers. He/she will focus on capacity building of the national Livelihood Manager for greater management responsibilities and eventual nationalization of the Coordinator position.

Primary Responsibilities:

• With the Livelihood Manager prepare clear work plans and delegate work to each member of the Livelihood team to implement the existing UMCOR livelihood program including the monitoring and evaluation plan both urban and rural components.
• Monitor the staff performance and progress toward completion of the tasks assigned to them.
• Manage the Livelihood program budget tracking expenditures and liaise with the Finance Director each month to reconcile the financial report and project cash flow needs.
• Participate in planning and implementation of livelihoods needs assessments and provide clear and detailed recommendations for interventions based on analysis of data collected.
• With the team and stakeholders ensure appropriate targeting criteria are developed and used so that selection of beneficiaries is open and transparent. Ensure special attention is paid to inclusion of vulnerable groups.
• Develop concept notes and project proposals to expand livelihoods program of UMCOR Haiti with focus on food security and income generation.
• Draft terms of reference, participate in procurement committees for selection of service providers, and manage chosen service providers and vendors for related services in compliance with established UMCOR procurement procedures.
• Follow UMCOR procurement policy to the letter and report any anomalies promptly.
• Ensure that UMCOR policies against fraud and other gross misconduct are understood by beneficiaries and stakeholders at the launch of each activity and follow up with refresher awareness raising.
• Participate in recruitment of Livelihoods staff as needs arise following UMCOR recruitment policy and the direction of the UMCOR HR Manager.
• Evaluate the performance of each team member annually and review their progress at midyear.
• Liaise closely with other Sector Coordinators especially Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and Project Coordinators of complex projects where their activities include livelihood, income generation components to ensure these are managed by the Livelihood team and there is harmony of implementation, monitoring and evaluation across sectors.
• Ensure Livelihoods team compliance with UMCOR and donor policies and procedures as they relate to personnel, security, financial, and procurement/contractual standard operating procedures.
• Mentor and develop the management skills of the national Livelihood Manager to prepare the incumbent for assumption of greater responsibility and eventual management of the Coordinator role.
• Organize and run brief technical and work management training sessions through assessment of technical weakness in the team.
• Personally visit project sites, monitor activities and projects, and prepare field visit reports.
• Seek out and take part in communities of practice with regards to Livelihood programming. Ensure new ideas and lessons are presented to UMCOR for possible inclusion in improving our work.
• Participate with the Senior Management Team of UMCOR-Haiti contributing to general problem solving, visibility activities, and development of the mission strategy, security planning and other key management work.
• Provide the Deputy Head of Mission – Program and SMT with monthly reports, quarterly reports, project reports and other briefings as required on all major aspects of the livelihood programming.
• Other tasks as reasonably assigned by the Deputy Head of Mission-Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:Postgraduate qualification and experience in a relevant livelihoods, income generation and food security related areas such asagriculture, socio-economic rural development, international development, etc. Minimum 3 years overseas experience working as a project manager with an international humanitarian/ development NGO – preference for those with coordination of complex programs. Proof of strong program implementation, team management and financial management experience required. Significant practical field experience working in post-disaster and humanitarian emergency contexts in the following areas of work and associated methodologies: food security and livelihood assessments, including PRA and other household economy assessment tools; community driven development approach, cash transfer program approach (e.g. cash-for-work, vouchers, cash grants); agriculture and livestock technical and business training programs; income generation programs; market analysis and market support interventions; practical application of SPHERE standards. Must be flexible and willing to work under difficult work and living conditions and able to work independently and carry out duties. Requires pro-active leadership and managing staff working in several locations. Experience with a variety of donors, especially USAID is preferred.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:Strong work planning and organizational ability; ability to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with the local authorities in a diplomatic manner; and sound understanding and knowledge of US donor grant procurement procedures are required.Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French required. Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to lead, influence and motivate others. Strong human resource management skills. Experience in working in insecure environments is essential. Prior experience working with faith-based organizations and in Haiti or the Caribbean is a plus.

If you meet the minimum requirements, please submit your cover letter, resume and complete the position related questions on our website at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GBGM&cws=1&rid=316. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted – no phone calls please. Though applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with hiring at the earliest possible date,those received by July 7^th will receive priority review. UMCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is currently seeking a Technical Lead/Proposal Writer for an expected Call for Proposals for a Governance/Community Engagement project. UMCOR’s proposed project will be implemented in Northern Bahr el Ghazal State.

Position Description

The Technical Lead/Proposal Writer will bear primary responsibility for the proposal, which will be developed in close collaboration and consultation with the UMCOR Sudan country office.

The consultant will be responsible for:

• Technical Project design, including the drafting of additional elements beyond the donor’s logical framework, including project logical framework, work plan of activities/implementation strategy, and other monitoring and evaluation elements
• Proposal development, including the budget and budget notes, proposal narrative, and requested annexes.

The above should be appropriate, responsive to donor priorities, feasible, cost effective and sustainable. The consultant must adhere to World Bank general guidelines for proposal submissions, as well as specific guidelines provided for UMCOR organizational standards. S/he will be supported and should expect to work closely as a member of a diverse team based in South Sudan (staff and possible partners) and NYC to gather necessary data and develop the project. However, s/he must also be able to work independently.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Overall coordination of the consultancy will be done by the Head of Mission based in Juba, South Sudan. The consultant must provide all agreed upon deliverables according to a timeline that will be developed based on donor timelines. The Head of Mission shall be responsible for the approval of all deliverables as stipulated in this Terms of Reference.

Consultant Capacity

• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and across multiple time zones;
• Familiarity with local governance structures in South Sudan, especially Northern Bahr El Ghazal state. Understanding of local NBEG social and cultural challenges.
• Experience working on project design (knowledge/competency of monitoring & evaluation concepts, development of logical frameworks, budgeting ) and proposal development for major donors in Africa, preferably in South Sudan;
• Experience designing projects with feedback/grievance mechanisms, especially for vulnerable groups;
• Experience writing proposals which include the above designs, as well as clear social/conflict analyses; and
• Familiarity with South Sudan Donor Requirements
• Proven track record on successful proposal applications with references provided.
• Familiarity with / experience writing successful proposals for World Bank in a short time frame is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of WB proposal development procedures, requirements and templates is an added advantage.

Consultancy Duration and Location

The consultancy is expected to last for 15-20 working days (to be determined based on invitation timeframe), upon which the consultant will be expected to have completed and submitted all deliverables for final review. There preferred base of the consultancy is Juba or Aweil, but candidates proposing to be based in NYC will be considered.

Remuneration

The consultant will be paid 40% of the total contract value upon submission of an approved first draft to the UMCOR designated contact; and final payment of the remaining 60% on completion and submission of the final approved draft proposal to UMCOR.

Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, daily rate, contact information for 2-3 references, a writing sample and complete the position related questions on our website at http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH07/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=GBGM&cws=1&rid=317. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted – no phone calls please. Though applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with hiring at the earliest possible date, those received by July 7^th will receive priority review. UMCOR is an Equal Opportunity Employer

BASIC PURPOSE: We are seeking a highly dynamic, efficient, and emotionally intelligent Sr Director of Global HR and Organizational Development to be based out of Atlanta, GA. The ideal candidate will provide on the ground leadership for our staff located in Atlanta as well as help create a solid operational base for the implementation of our new Regional Office model as well as our missionaries and programs in over 126 different countries.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Sr Director of Global HR and Organizational Development is a newly created position and will report directly to the General Treasurer/COO. This HR role will relate not only to US Headquarters and International Regional Office staff but also missionaries throughout the world. This role will need to be both operational and strategic. The person will need to create and streamline internal human resources processes so that specialist functions can serve the needs of management and our staff, while smoothly interfacing with the human resources generalists and managers who ultimately deliver the services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

This individual will:

• Support the three international offices including aligning local HR structure with organization's HQ norms.
• Provide HR services for the UMCOR international field offices and resourcing for the HR business partner in each regional office.
• Oversee work of Mission Personnel HR staff and provide HR strategic resourcing for missionary personnel practices.
• Be responsible for providing overall direction for the HR specialist functions- organizational effectiveness, employee relations talent management, recruitment, compensation & benefits, and HRIS.
• Develop and implement HR strategies, initiatives, and communication channels to ensure they all work seamlessly together towards a common goal under the HR global strategy for both HQ and Regional offices.
• Monitor the budget for the global HR functions.
• Serve as a lead advisor to Global Ministries senior management and departments and to the board of directors or board committees where necessary.
• Lead numerous special projects including the redesign of our workforce planning process.

REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate will be solutions oriented, have a positive attitude, be a strategic thinker and a creative problem solver. He/she will need a global perspective with the ability to thrive in a fast-changing, fast-paced, and collaborative environment. They will need to be comfortable troubleshooting often with strict deadlines and without loss of attention to detail, and will need to be an effective collaborator and organizer, to get things done in a highly matrixed environment.

The person will need to be comfortable making decisions with sometimes limited and/or conflicting information and to see both the big picture as well as the concrete steps needed to achieve major goals.

In addition to the above, we are looking for someone who has:

• Demonstrated ability to think strategically about HR processes and operations.
• Expert knowledge of best practices in HR and ability to recommend solutions based on Global Ministries' structure and organizational needs.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) in an advisory role to local senior management, including local board of directors or board committees.
• Extensive experience leading teams that work and grow, including managing work flow, reviewing work and providing feedback and overseeing overall budget.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (in English); proficiency in other languages will be a great advantage.
• In‐depth understanding of missionary culture, needs and historical context highly preferred.
• Able to work well with Global Ministries colleagues with demonstrated empathic, collaborative and appropriate persuasion.
• Supporting the opening of international offices including aligning local HR structure with organization's HQ norms.
• Designing and administering compensation/pension benefits programs in the U.S. and abroad.
• Experience overseeing missionary compensation including with international expatriate COLA/salary implementation.
• Proven past success at creating and overseeing significant organizational restructuring (20% plus) of an organization.
• Extensive experience developing workforce plans for multigenerational, multi-cultural, global organizations.
• Managing employee relations within a diverse missionary community or other faith based international or NGO settings.
• Proven successful recruiting efforts which significantly enhanced staff skill set.
• Ability to be a strategic thinker, teacher, mentor and consensus builder, moving with ease between those roles.
• Be skilled in key areas of organizational development such as:
  • Deliberately planned, organization-wide effort to increase an organization's effectiveness and/or efficiency o Promoting organizational readiness to meet change.
  • Providing opportunities for people in organizations to influence the way in which they relate to work, the organization, and the environment.
• Able to demonstrate past significant success in assisting organizations in navigating change and increasing organizational effectiveness and employee morale.
• 10-15 years minimum in of experience in HR or related areas.
• 10 plus years in a lead HR role (HR Director, CHRO, VP or SVP) required.

Please apply through this link: http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/About-Global-Ministries/Careers/Careers

BASIC PURPOSE:

Reporting to the COO, the M&E director will be responsible for leading a team of internal and external technical staff to provide the needed monitoring and evaluation capacity, tools, systems and processes to measure and demonstrate the results of Global Ministries work in a range of programmatic areas. Key to this work will be the design and implementation of program evaluation and performance monitoring plans for GBGM program units, with a focus on Emergency Preparedness and Response, Global Health, International Development, Missionary Service and Volunteer programs. The Director will oversee the rollout of global outcome and impact indicators, the establishment of new data management processes to guide decision making for senior management staff and support a culture and of monitoring and evaluation in program staff.

This individual’s success hinges on their ability to create an M&E system that allows the organization to reliably track the impact Global Ministries, its partners and related organizations, have on beneficiaries across the world.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop results framework for key programs of Global Ministries according to the strategic plan.
• Design and implement an agency wide, responsive data collection, collation and management process which is efficient and not burdensome for non-technical users with rapid feedback cycles.
• Review data analysis and produce visualization and reports of GBGM programs with respect to global reach, input, process, outcome and impact.
• Provide leadership and facilitate the development of new metrics and measures to track progress towards GBGM goals and objectives.
• Provide guidance to M&E team as they work with program staff to implement M&E systems.
• Design a data quality assessment process to validate beneficiary numbers and program impact.
• Lead the design, implementation, and analysis of program baseline, mid-line, and end line evaluations.
• Disseminate information to the proper stakeholders and make recommendations for the resolution of data management challenges.
• Plan and oversee third-party evaluation contracts for field evaluations and data quality assessment of Global Ministries’ implementing partners.
• ​Select platform/technologies to capture and organize data effectively and efficiently for agency wide use.
• Support data-driven strategic thinking and planning process across programs.

​REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced degree in international development or behavioral/social sciences, including training in both qualitative and quantitative research methods and applied program evaluation.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in designing and leading complex M&E programs within an international development organization.
• Familiarity with the principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation of health or development programs.
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and data management.
• Experience in questionnaire development (including testing for reliability and validity).
• Experience in program design, implementation and evaluation.
• Strong skills with computer software programs that enable efficient and effective data collection, storage, analysis and graphic representation of results.
• Experience in mapping and measuring change through theories of change and other hypotheses of change.
• Superior verbal presentation and facilitation skills.
• Expertise in statistical analysis computer programs such as SPSS.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills, particularly communications skills for diverse audiences.
• Solutions-oriented; ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment and to radiate positivity (even when under pressure).
• Excellent teamwork including abilities to coordinate well with diverse individuals and teams and to negotiate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve results.
• Previous experience working in donor agency or grant making context preferred.

Please apply through this link:
http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/About-Global-Ministries/Careers/Careers

BASIC PURPOSE:

Monitor and Evaluation Program Manager will work with program staff to design program specific result frameworks, developing grant application scoring rubrics, data collection tools for site visits and data collection activities including surveys, quantitative and/or qualitative data analysis, and writing and presenting reports to internal and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Responsible for the implementation of Global Ministries’ monitoring and evaluation framework and learning strategies

· Develop appropriate program indicators and benchmarks

· Provide advice to staff and partner organizations on monitoring and evaluation needs, such as the identification of priorities and indicators; the design, set up and use of monitoring and evaluation systems; and the design of evaluation and learning studies

· Monitor & evaluate grants and projects

· Perform thorough analyses of data and produce reports that include statistical, narrative and graphic components as appropriate

· Design and conduct performance and impact evaluations

· Develop progress reports (quarterly, semi-annual, and annual), for Management team and Board of Directors

· Develop and present evaluation workshops at training events for grantees

· Strengthen the assessment and evaluation capabilities of program staff and grantees

· Work closely with grantees and implementing partners to ensure projects milestones are achieved.

· Support collection and documentation of success stories and lessons learned.

· Advise on development and customization of data management technology solutions.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Masters’ degree in program evaluation, policy analysis, statistics or related social science field is required.

· 3-5 years’ experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation systems.

· Experience working as an internal evaluator in a nonprofit setting.

· Advanced knowledge of program evaluation principles and practices, including survey development and administration, and qualitative and quantitative research methods and analysis.

· Proficiency in MS Office applications, including highly advanced Excel skills and working knowledge of SPSS required.

· Strong qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.

· Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the proven ability to produce well-crafted reports and clearly present complex information to various audiences.

· Excellent project management skills and ability to multi-task with demonstrated attention to detail.

· Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects effectively and ability to work well under tight deadlines.

· Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and requirement.

· Self-starter who works well independently and with little guidance.

· Experience providing training and technical assistance, as well as knowledge of adult education concepts.

· A commitment to excellence and demonstrated attention to detail.

· Ability to travel up to 40% including to very low-resource settings; willing to undertake regular field visits and interact with different stakeholders, especially primary stakeholders.

Please apply through this link:
http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/About-Global-Ministries/Careers/Careers

Overview

The IT Security Analyst Intern will play a vital role in Global Ministries’ ongoing risk assessment process by assisting with the development of IT Security policies and procedures. The IT Security Analyst Intern will work in the IT Department and contribute meaningfully to the success of comprehensive security measures through policy development and makes recommendations on the organization’s management of information security risks to ensure organization information assets are protected at the appropriate level.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the Director IT Systems Development and Sr. Manager IT Infrastructure, s/he will assist in assessing risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and develop a plan to respond to incidents.
• Drafts or edits existing IT policies, standards, best practices, guidance and procedures.
• Assists with the development of policy awareness efforts and materials for distribution to the organization including training and advocating the business need as the foundation for IT security policy enforcement.
• Drafts proposals and makes recommendations to safeguard computer files against accidental or unauthorized modification, destruction, or disclosure.
• Capacity to collaborate with business partners to identify and make recommendations in relation to Global Ministries IT security needs.

Qualifications

• Has current knowledge and stays up-to-date on the latest cybersecurity advisories, alerts, vulnerabilities and best practices in order to recommend improvements to IT security policies, procedures, practices, and guidelines
• Knowledge of security methodologies, policies, standards and industry practices
• Experience with or exposure to the development of security requirements to protect the organization from external and internal threats is preferred
• Ability to clearly explain and articulate technical concepts using non-technical language
• Excellent with MS-Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
• Strong analytical, interpersonal and verbal communication skills
• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines required
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-pace environment is essential
• Must be authorized to work in the US for the duration of the internship

Experience

• Current Undergraduate or Graduate Students in IT Systems Management/Information Security and Assurance (or related field) or recent graduates (within the last year - 2016) in IT Systems Management/Information Security and Assurance (or related field).
• Some experience in a similar capacity will be an asset
• Knowledge of developing IT/Cybersecurity policies is highly preferred
• Information Security Certifications are preferred

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to provide a letter of interest, current resume and copy of transcripts to rgardner@umcmission.org by midnight August 25th, 2017. The Internship's duration is September 11th through November 17th, 2017; a maximum of 20 hours per week. This is a paid internship at $15.00 per hour.

Basic Purpose:

To provide technical support to the International Disaster Response (IDR) Unit in regards to the grantmaking process and implementation of UMCOR projects internationally.

Job Description:

Under the guidance of an IDR Program Manager the intern should:

• Track the occurrence and development of disasters internationally, providing the unit with updates based on official Situation Reports;
• Support the development of Request for Proposals (RFP), as required;
• Support the development of technical guidance documents for Disaster Response and Disaster Risk Reduction activities;
• Support the design and implementation of UMCOR trainings and special events, as required;
• Ensure that UMCOR performance monitoring indicators are implemented and adequately reported in all UMCOR grants;
• Comply with deadlines as set.

Qualifications:

1. Must be eligible to work in the US for the duration of the Internship;

2. An Undergraduate or Graduate student pursuing International Development or Public Health.

3. A person with a demonstrated passion for humanitarian action;

4. Should possess high quality writing and editing skills in English, additional language skills in Spanish and French would be an asset;

5. Must be able to bring creativity, initiative and the ability to multi-task to the position;

6. Comfortable working in a faith-based organization;

7. Detail oriented.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to provide a letter of interest and current resume to rgardner@umcmission.org by midnight August 25th, 2017. The Internship's duration is September 11th through November 17th, 2017; a maximum of 20 hours per week. This is a paid internship at $15.00 per hour.

Basic Purpose:

Support the M&E unit with overall tasks related to monitoring and evaluation design and evaluation. The M&E unit for Global Ministries is responsible for monitoring and evaluating all the departments in relation to the organizational standards set by the United Methodist Church. Activities that fall within Global Ministries include providing scholarships, supporting missionaries, training social justice workers, and providing grants in a range of sectors including community development, global health and relief.

Job Description:

The Monitoring and Evaluation Intern will be supporting the Senior Manager, M&E in specific projects related to design and data collection. Possible tasks include (but not limited to):

• Designing logical frameworks for pre-existing programs within Global Ministries, including identifying objectives and incorporating pre-existing monitoring systems when appropriate

• Collate, assess and make recommendations for baseline information related to the Global Ministries results framework

• Support in specific evaluation needs as they come up, including but not limited to tool development and overall evaluation review

• Additional tasks as proposed by supervisor.

  Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the US for the duration of the internship.

• Any Degree related to: International Social Development, Non-Profit Management, Public/Business Administration, Public Policy or Public Health,

• Knowledge of Computer-based Statistical Analysis, such as SPSS would be an asset

• Basic knowledge in M&E concepts.

• Experience in logical framework design a plus.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to provide a letter of interest and current resume to rgardner@umcmission.org by midnight August 25th, 2017. The Internship's duration is September 11th through May 31, 2018; a maximum of 20 hours per week. This is a paid internship at $15.00 per hour.

Basic Purpose:

This position is meant to facilitate communication and provide technical support in relation to projects within the International Disaster Response unit of UMCOR, including work with the field disaster management offices, currently located in Africa and South East Asia.

Essential Job Functions:

This section describes up to six major elements of the job, listed in order of importance. The description includes what is done, why it is done and an estimate of the total working time the incumbent spends on each task.

• Keeps an update work plan and updates a grant portfolio weekly, according to the templates in use in the IDR unit
• Contributes to update existing tracking tools for adequate tracking of grant cycle deliverables and payments, of internal grant review timelines, and of partner vetting processes.
• Oversees the management all grant files and documents and ensures the timely completeness of each grant, from initial request to grant close-out.
• Compiles all submitted applications and grant documents for consideration of approval by UMCOR.
• Organize and prepare reports and/or written summaries and other materials as requested by related program staff.
• Monitor day-to-day communications with assigned field disaster management offices to ensure appropriate and full compliance of grant implementation, according to the GBGM guidelines donors.
• Ensure that all required technical, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and financial reports as stated in the grant agreements (GA) are submitted in a timely manner, reviewed and approved properly.
• Advise field disaster management offices on issues of grant management and compliance including start-up, follow up and close out.
• Coordinate project monitoring, as well as program evaluation activities.
• Provide success stories, narrative and pictures bi-weekly, of his/her assigned projects, to be featured in the GBGM communications channels;
• Assure all docs in the Grant Making folder are properly filed according to the GBGM rules and regulations, to satisfy compliance and ensure compliance with the audit requirements

Major Accountabilities:

This section describes the major accountabilities for the position. An accountability statement has a “bottom-line” orientation that often will encompass several essential job functions as listed above.

• Works with the Program Managers to evaluate new proposals and assist grantees throughout the proposal process.
• At the request of the Program Manager, provides a first round of review of grant proposals and progress reports submitted by potential and current grantees, to ensure quality project design and implementation as well as programmatic and financial compliance.
• Responds to applicant and grantee questions regarding proposal status, subsequent payments, and other administrative inquiries.

This section describes the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.

Education

What is the minimum level of formal education required?

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Degree in International Development, International Relations, International Health, Humanitarian Assistance, Global Health, or related field desired.

Other Specialized Knowledge

What other training and/or certification are necessary?

• Extremely detail-oriented and highly organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong skills in coordination and project management as well as program identification and planning.
• Good interpersonal skills, diplomacy and patience.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills essential.
• Ability to synthesize and communicate complex information.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate well in a variety of settings to function in a diverse workforce.
• Understand and respect the cultural, religious, and political environment and use diplomacy when working with the staff and local partners.
• Advanced computer skills using MS Office, grants management tools and other databases.
• Competency in reading, writing and translating documents written in French required. Other additional language competencies preferred.
• Strong knowledge of international public and institutional donor grantmaking, ability to coordinate projects and all aspects of grants management (pre-proposal, application, approval, award, reporting, grant closeout).
• Keen understanding of project cycle management.
• Knowledge of or experience working with institutional donors, such as but not limited to U.S. government (USAID, DOS, etc.), UN agencies, DFID, EU and Global Fund a plus but not required.

Experience

What kind and how much previous experience are needed?

• Experience living or working overseas and/or working in a multi-cultural organization a plus.
• Experience working with a faith-based organization a plus.
• Experience in international grantmaking and grant seeking required.

Please visit our careers page to apply to this position -- http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/About-Global-Ministries/Careers/Careers

Purpose: The Head of Mission (HoM) is to lead and manage all programming, human resources, business development and operations in UMCOR’s field missions. UMCOR currently maintains field missions in Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, Sudan, and Zimbabwe. The position may be an accompanied or unaccompanied posting dependent on the mission context, especially security conditions and budget availability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Head of Mission (HoM) will be responsible for over-all country office strategy, supervision, programming, program development, and overseeing all aspects of UMCOR’s presence. Central to the position will be the establishment and development of relations with key players, including donors, international and local NGOs, UN offices, government offices, local partners, networks, and other stakeholders, including faith-based actors.

The HoM will be responsible to ensure that all aspects of UMCOR’s programs in the country of responsibility are implemented in compliance with grant agreements and budgets and according to schedule. The HoM will develop and manage programs in tandem with staff. As part of program development, the HoM is expected to examine the funding situation in the country and solicit funding for programs. In addition, the position will be responsible for office and management procedures, assessing the security situation, and recruiting/supervising expatriate and national staff. As appropriate and when and if directed by the Director, Sustainable Development, the HoM will provide leadership to the tasks leading to and culminating in, closure of this or other field offices.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Oversee all aspects of UMCOR country operations, including administration, human resources, security, project management and implementation.

· Lead the coordinated emergency response and early recovery efforts for UMCOR in the country of responsibility.

· Coordinate with HQ in the establishment and management of the mission strategy for UMCOR’s work in the country of responsibility.

· Develop work plans, in conjunction with program staff, for implementation of all programs; oversee implementation of all program activities and ensure work plans are followed or adjusted as needed.

· Design, prepare and negotiate project proposals and budgets, while maintaining oversight of the program, budget and expenditures to ensure timely use of funds.

· Ensure compliance with UMCOR and donor policies and procedures as they relate to personnel, security, procurement and financial management.

· Collaborate with the Finance Director in the administration of finance, including budget preparation and submission of financial reports, funds transfers, accounting, and related functions and also prepares and submits required narrative reports to UMCOR HQ, including project development and monthly reports.

· Ensure consistent high quality outputs and comprehensive monitoring, documenting and evaluation of all activities and their impacts.

· Actively coordinate program activities with other humanitarian and government agencies working in the area.

· Provide regular situation reports to HQ and timely program reports according to donor and internal UMCOR requirements.

· Monitor developments throughout the country of responsibility and assess local contextual needs with the view of new program development and expanding programming.

· Must be willing to travel extensively to conduct regular site visits for all programs

· Responsible for field office personnel recruitment, management and staff development.

· Communicate with HQ’s Program Unit on all aspects of programming.

· Other tasks as assigned by Director, Sustainable Development.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in international development or related field and five or more years of international experience, with at least two years in a management position. A solid background in leading and managing multi-faceted emergency response, early recovery and/or integrated development programming, with strong program development and multi-donor networking and acquisition skills. Position requires pro-active leadership, while possessing experience working in an insecure environment.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES: Strong organizational ability; ability to work independently and as part of a team; ability to understand the cultural and political environment and to work well with multiple stakeholders in a diplomatic manner. Demonstrated knowledge of international humanitarian assistance and development programs with emphasis on the functions, policies and procedures of the US Government and the UN system. Strong networking, management and financial skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Strong communication skills in the language(s) spoken in the country of responsibility preferred. Ability to perform the duties of this job while exposed to security risks and/or very basic living conditions is essential. Experience in working with faith-based organizations is a plus.

Please send all resumes and cover letters to twarthen@umcmission.org

Basic Purpose: Assisting with the support of our global partnership programs around the world.

Job Description:

Assists in producing and implementing a training program for our international partners. Collects feedback from new and existing missionary placements in 5 regions (Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, Middle East). Creates a training manual and other training media for host sites. Supports other programmatic development work in the US and abroad as opportunities arise.

Qualifications:

• strong oral and written communication skills; ability to build relationships with others
• high level of cultural sensitivity and awareness
• strong organizational and planning skills
• willingness to take initiative and strong desire to learn in a dynamic and diverse context
• ability to analyze and synthesize information, good problem solver
• language skills are not required, but desirable

Compensation:

• up to 37 hours per week
• $15 per hour

Schedule:

• Start Date – February 5, 2018
• End Date – May 5, 2018

Please send all resumes and cover letters to twarthen@umcmission.org
*Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Basic Purpose: This position will support a comparative analysis of a three-country experience implementing a Revolving Drug Fund (RDF) and its impact in service delivery.

Job Description: Essential duties include the following – with other duties that may be assigned – Working with the Health Systems Strengthening and Imagine No Malaria teams to identify RDF’s implementation similarities/differences as well as its impact in service delivery among three country experiences. .

Qualifications:

• Presently enrolled or recent graduate of a Master’s in Public Health degree program.
• Strong writing skills and ability to write clearly and effectively.
• Solid knowledge of English grammar and punctuation.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and be an initiative taker.

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team, take initiative and follow guidelines

• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team, take initiative and follow guidelines

• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

• Background knowledge or experience relevant to understanding, interpreting, and assessing health/public policy resources and peer-reviewed papers.

• Background in or experience with population-level public health interventions (via coursework and /or job duties)

Schedule: February 5^th– May 11^th, 2018

Schedule flexible Days: 3-4 hours block minimum

Hours: 16-20 hours/week, up to 35 hr. per week

Pay: $15 per hour

Please email all cover letters and resumes to the following email address: Twarthen@umcmission.org

Basic Purpose:

Manage the Global Migration grant portfolio (75%) and Disaster Mitigation grant portfolio (25%); leverage existing UMC, Methodist, Ecumenical, and other partnerships in the proposed geographic areas to create synergies and achieve greatest impact.

Provide technical support internally and to implementing partner organizations in understanding of best practices in the areas of global migration and disaster mitigation.

Essential Job Functions:

This section describes up to six major elements of the job, listed in order of importance. The description includes what is done, why it is done and an estimate of the total working time the incumbent spends on each task.

Essential Job Function

% of Time

Provide input into and ensure that all reporting requirements on program impact are met and assist implementing partners/grantees in setting up reporting and tracking systems to provide such information in an efficient and timely manner.

Under guidance of the Director of Sustainable Development, and with shared support from the Program Assistant, initiate contact with potential partners, develop requests for proposal, solicit concept notes, and manage the entire grantsmaking process relative to Global Migration (75%) and Disaster Mitigation (25%).

Ensure high quality program delivery and the cost-effective use of UMCOR’s resources through the review of project reports and through occasional (app. 20%) field observation of projects.

• Provide regular written/oral program progress updates.

Maintain an awareness of trends in global migration and rankings of vulnerable countries.

Ensure that the most up-to-date information regarding the programs or initiatives is shared via a range of mechanisms including reports, newsletters, and the Internet.

Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Major Accountabilities:

This section describes the major accountabilities for the position. An accountability statement has a “bottom-line” orientation that often will encompass several essential job functions as listed above.

Coordinate and oversee the quality of all technical activities of faith based partners in the areas of Global Migration and Disaster Mitigation providing direction, feedback and support to ensure success.

Manage Global Migration Advisory Committee to vet potential Global Migration grants at the concept note phase. Provide consultation, as requested, to the Global Mission Connections unit and other units, about other migration grants.

Provide regular reports and analysis of grants as needed to director of Sustainable Development.

Ensure program adherence to internationally accepted technical norms and standards of practice.

This section describes the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.

Education

What is the minimum level of formal education required?

• Advanced degree in a relevant field of study (e.g.,International Development, Disaster Risk Reduction, global migration studies, etc.).

Other Specialized Knowledge

What other training and/or certification are necessary?

• Demonstrated experience building local capacity to design and implement mitigation projects, including successful partnership with local government officials.
• Significant expertise providing technical assistance and coaching to implementing partners working on migration and mitigation issues.
• Solid organizational, data management, analysis and presentation skills.
• Ability to work creatively within defined programmatic priorities.
• Knowledge of global migrations issues, the rights of migrants and migration issues in different contexts.
• Excellent writing and oral presentation skills in English.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Other Competencies

Experience

What kind and how much previous experience are needed?

• Minimum of three years of combined experience in coaching/grantsmaking for varied projects.

Learning Period

How long would it take a new employee to learn the job?

6 months.

Formal applications will only be accepted via our careers page -- http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/About-Global-Ministries/Careers/Careers

PURPOSE:

Grants Finance Officer will be working closely with program team of Global Health of the Global Ministries and UMCOR and act as grants financial management expert for grantees and program team and act as Liaison person between program and accounts payable unit. Assure an effective and efficient interaction between program and finance team. Assure a smooth process of grants financial management within Global Ministries and UMCOR, partners and UMC Episcopal Areas.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Grants Finance Officer is responsible for the following responsibilities but not limited to:

GENERAL GRANTS FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Maintain and develop a comprehensive grants tracking control reports;
• Act as self-control assessment focal point of grants finance unit to review and assure the completeness and sufficient grant’s documents and funds disbursement request;
• Facilitates between program and accounts payable unit on grants fund disbursement and prepare summary information for funds transfer;
• Prepare and maintain funds disbursement tracking report;
• Maintain partner’s wire transfer information;
• Maintain the approved grants documents;
• Review and approve grantee’s procurement documents;
• Review and approve grants financial reports;
• Assure completeness of grants support documents on the Mission Central;
• Assist grants finance manager to develop and/or modify grants management tools, policies and grants management guideline.
• Acting as focal point for grants audit on assigned regions or units.

TRAININGS

• Conduct assessment on grants financial management capacity and system of grantees and recommend for training.
• Assist grants finance manager to develop training curriculum on grants financial management, procurement, inventory, stock control and compliance as needed.
• Assist Health Board, DMC of respective Episcopal Area and other grantees and partners setting up its internal financial management policy and procedure in line with Global Health and UMCOR’s grants financial management guideline.
• Assist Health Board, DMC of respective Episcopal Area, other grantees and partners setting up an appropriate grant financial report system and tools as needed.
• Assist and promote Health Board, DMC of respective Episcopal Area, other grantees and partners to operate financial payments through banking system.
• Provide guidance to Health Board, DMC of respective Episcopal Area, other grantees and partners to prepare an accurate budget proposal.
• Train and coach Health Board, DMC of respective Episcopal Area, other grantees and partners to prepare financial report as per Global Health and UMCOR’s reporting template and requirements.
• Train Health Board, DMC of respective UMC Episcopal Area, other grantees and partners to track grant expenses versus approved budget lines within allowable flexibility accepted by Global Health and UMCOR’s Grant Financial Guideline.
• Assist Health Board, DMC UMC Episcopal Area, other grantees and partners to prepare financial documents and reports for audits.

COORDINATION

• Working closely with assigned Health Board of the UMC Episcopal Area, partners and grantees.
• Working closely with Global Health and UMCOR’s program team and maintain a smooth relationship between finance and program team.

OTHER

• Perform any other tasks as suggest by Grants Finance Manager.

SKILLS,KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES:

• BA in Accounting or related field
• Minimum of three years’ work experience in a similar position
• Experiences with USAID, European Unions and UN’s grants and project financial management is a plus
• Computer literate and knowledge of PowerPoint, MS Office especially advance excel & spreadsheet
• Excellent od verbal and written communication skills.
• Experiences with Not for profit Organization at field offices is a plus.
• High degree of organizational and reporting ability with attention to detail and flexibility.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a cross-cultural environment with diverse personalities and working styles.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• The ability to effectively liaise with and motivate a variety of people in a multi-cultural environment and across various time zones
• Experience developing training materials including templates, and toolkits to ensure timely submission of narrative and financial donor reports
• Proven ability to oversee planning and implementation of workshops series based on the professional development needs of grantees and staff.
• Experience providing on-the-job training to staff and partners.
• Track record of ensuring high-quality program and fiscal/grants management practices by collaborating with the program and finance teams to identify needs and provide responsive training and technical assistance, which may be provided during grantee meetings and orientations, via phone, or on-site as requested.

START DATE:

March 1, 2018

Official applications will only be accepted on our careers page -- http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/About-Global-Ministries/Careers/Careers

Head of Mission - Sudan

PURPOSE: UMCOR International Programs seeks candidates for a Head of Mission (HOM) for its country office covering Darfur and Khartoum in the Sudan. The Head of Mission’s primary responsibility is to provide overall leadership for the Sudan operations and coordinating a team of expatriates. The Head of Mission for UMCOR Sudan reports to the Director, Sustainable Development at Headquarters. The position is based in Khartoum and has an accompanied status. This contract is for a period of twelve (12) months.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Central to the position will be the establishment and development of relations with donors, NGOs, UN and government offices and other stake-holders, and proposal development. The Head of Mission will develop and manage current and future programs focusing on but not limited to, rural livelihoods, agriculture / food security, urban vocational training, peace building / conflict resolution, water and sanitation, emergency and transitional shelter, and capacity building. The candidate should have experience with cross-sectoral programming and managing operations and human resources.

• Initiate new program development and lead the proposal development process in collaboration with sector staff and HQ;

• Represent UMCOR and maintain relations with donors and in-country authorities at the federal and state levels;

• Design, prepare and negotiate project proposals and budgets;

• Oversee all aspects of office, including administration, project management, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and implementation;

• Develop a strategy and visibility plan for UMCOR’s work;

• Strengthen staff capacity through team-building and staff development;

• Communicate with HQ as needed on all aspects of program and compliance; and

• Be responsible for field office personnel management. Monitor developments throughout the region with the view of expanding programs. Monitor developments in Sudan and staff security. Oversee the implementation of security procedures.

Qualifications and Professional Experience:**

• Master’s Degree in International Relations or related field and at least 5 years’ experience working with humanitarian relief/transition/ development programs with field experience. Experience managing programs in a complex humanitarian emergency is highly desirable;

• Technical skills in economic development issues/approaches, peace building, rural livelihoods, capacity building, urban vocational training, shelter/revitalization, water and sanitation, and food security is highly desirable;

• Experience in working with US Government, European, bi-lateral, and other international donors from a grants management and program implementation are required;

• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English required;

• Strong networking, management and financial skills required;

• Experience in working in insecure environments (preferably in Africa) is essential;

• Experience in working with faith-based organizations is a plus; and

• Prior experience in Africa highly desirable.

Though applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with hiring at the earliest possible date,those received by March 2nd, 2018 will receive priority.

Suitable candidates, kindly click on the following link to submit your cover letter and resume/CV. Please include your monthly (USD) salary requirements in your cover letter.
http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/About-Global-Ministries/Careers/Careers

Basic Purpose:

Manage the Global Migration grant portfolio (75%) and Disaster Mitigation grant portfolio (25%); leverage existing UMC, Methodist, Ecumenical, and other partnerships in the proposed geographic areas to create synergies and achieve greatest impact.

Provide technical support internally and to implementing partner organizations in understanding of best practices in the areas of global migration and disaster mitigation.

Essential Job Functions:

This section describes up to six major elements of the job, listed in order of importance. The description includes what is done, why it is done and an estimate of the total working time the incumbent spends on each task.

Essential Job Function

% of Time

Provide input into and ensure that all reporting requirements on program impact are met and assist implementing partners/grantees in setting up reporting and tracking systems to provide such information in an efficient and timely manner.

Under guidance of the Director of Sustainable Development, and with shared support from the Program Assistant, initiate contact with potential partners, develop requests for proposal, solicit concept notes, and manage the entire grantsmaking process relative to Global Migration (75%) and Disaster Mitigation (25%).

Ensure high quality program delivery and the cost-effective use of UMCOR’s resources through the review of project reports and through occasional (app. 20%) field observation of projects.

• Provide regular written/oral program progress updates.

Maintain an awareness of trends in global migration and rankings of vulnerable countries.

Ensure that the most up-to-date information regarding the programs or initiatives is shared via a range of mechanisms including reports, newsletters, and the Internet.

Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

Major Accountabilities:

This section describes the major accountabilities for the position. An accountability statement has a “bottom-line” orientation that often will encompass several essential job functions as listed above.

Coordinate and oversee the quality of all technical activities of faith based partners in the areas of Global Migration and Disaster Mitigation providing direction, feedback and support to ensure success.

Manage Global Migration Advisory Committee to vet potential Global Migration grants at the concept note phase. Provide consultation, as requested, to the Global Mission Connections unit and other units, about other migration grants.

Provide regular reports and analysis of grants as needed to director of Sustainable Development.

Ensure program adherence to internationally accepted technical norms and standards of practice.

This section describes the minimum knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the essential job functions.

Education

What is the minimum level of formal education required?

• Advanced degree in a relevant field of study (e.g.,International Development, Disaster Risk Reduction, global migration studies, etc.).

Other Specialized Knowledge

What other training and/or certification are necessary?

• Demonstrated experience building local capacity to design and implement mitigation projects, including successful partnership with local government officials.
• Significant expertise providing technical assistance and coaching to implementing partners working on migration and mitigation issues.
• Solid organizational, data management, analysis and presentation skills.
• Ability to work creatively within defined programmatic priorities.
• Knowledge of global migrations issues, the rights of migrants and migration issues in different contexts.
• Excellent writing and oral presentation skills in English.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.

Other Competencies

Experience

What kind and how much previous experience are needed?

• Minimum of three years of combined experience in coaching/grantsmaking for varied projects.

Learning Period

How long would it take a new employee to learn the job?

6 months.

Formal applications will only be accepted via our careers page -- http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/About-Global-Ministries/Careers/Careers

Organization Overview

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the not-for-profit global humanitarian and

development organization of the United Methodist Church founded in 1940. UMCOR works in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the United States pursuing a mission of alleviating human suffering caused by war, conflict, or natural disaster. UMCOR works with partner organizations to rebuild livelihoods, health and homes. UMCOR has field offices in 5 countries, including Sudan. In Sudan, UMCOR program areas focus primarily in the field of emergency relief and transitional development, including but not limited to the following sectors; water and sanitation, food security, education, shelter, and community development.

Project Description

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is currently seeking a Proposal Development Consultant to coordinate the revision of an OFDA-funded Concept Note and the subsequent development of a proposal submission for East Darfur State.

The Consultant will bear primary responsibility for the proposal, which will be developed in close collaboration and consultation with the UMCOR Sudan Country Office and UMCOR HQ in New York.

Essential Tasks

The consultant will work in coordination with UMCOR’s Head of Mission, Finance Director and the Country Program Manager. His/her tasks include:

· Concept Note revision of the Concept Note narrative

· Proposal development, including the budget and budget notes, proposal narrative, and coordination with HQ for required annexes. The consultant will ensure that a complete, compliant and quality proposal is submitted to UMCOR Sudan Office and UMCOR HQ according to schedule.

· Lead writer of the proposal, with support from UMCOR Sudan staff for technical sections

· The consultant will be responsible for coordinating information from the field to be incorporated into the proposal submission.

· Minimal Technical Project design, with support from UMCOR staff, based on learning from the current OFDA-funded project implemented in East Darfur.

· Liaising with the UMCOR HQ and field staff to allow for adequate HQ proposal review/response to review/approval prior to submission and to resolve proposal questions

· Support with Issues Letters from the Donor following submission of the Proposal

Deliverables

Deliverable should be appropriate, responsive to donor priorities, feasible, cost effective and sustainable. The consultant must adhere to OFDA general guidelines for proposal submissions, as well as specific guidelines provided for UMCOR organizational standards. S/he will be supported and should expect to work closely as a member of a diverse team based in Sudan, New York and Atlanta to gather necessary resources and develop the proposal. However, s/he must also be able to work independently. Deliverables include:

Revised Concept Note

Proposal development timeline (in collaboration with HQ BD Director and Country Office)

Partial Proposal Submission to Khartoum

Complete Proposal submission

Responses to OFDA DC Issues Letters

Qualifications

· Master’s degree in Development or related field;

· At least 3 years of field experience with INGOs;

· Fluency (written and spoken) in English; Arabic an advantage.

Capacity

· Excellent writing, communication, organizational, and time management skills - adhering to deadlines and across multiple time zones.

· Previous successful proposal development experience

· Familiarity with fragile, protracted-conflict development contexts, needs, and governance structures; Understanding of local East Darfur development/emergency challenges an advantage;

· Experience working on operational budgeting and OFDA project design (knowledge/competency of monitoring & evaluation concepts, log frames, basic budgeting) for USG donors, preferably OFDA.

· Knowledge of OFDA Policies and procedures, experience writing and developing successful proposal submissions for USG Donors, preferably OFDA.

· Very good computer (Word/Excel) and internet skills

· A team player with good interpersonal and team building skills.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Overall coordination of the consultancy will be done by the Head of Mission based in Khartoum, Sudan. The consultant must provide all agreed upon deliverables according to a timeline that will be developed mutually with UMCOR staff and the consultant. The Head of Mission shall be responsible for the approval of all deliverables as stipulated in this Terms of Reference.

Remuneration

Applicants are asked to provide their daily rate along with other application documents.

Duration: March 12,2018 - May 18, 2018

Submit application documents (CV, cover letter, 3 references, writing sample) to:

twarthen@umcmission.org

PURPOSE:

The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager would be an integral part of the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of the Operations and Finance Department. The role requires providing support in the following areas:

• designing and implementing M&E systems of key programs/projects
• carrying out evaluations of these programs (and/or managing a team of evaluation consultants)
• generating periodic monitoring reports for Executive Directors, GBGM’s Cabinet and The Connectional Table.

The M&E Manager will work closely with program teams of “The Advance ”, Global Mission Connections and UMCOR in the development of M&E systems to support grant making and measure performance of these programs. This Manager would report directly to the Senior Manager of Monitoring and Evaluation with close working relationships with other members of the M&E Unit.

Key Responsibilities:

The M&E Manager would be responsible for carrying out the following assignments:

Monitoring, Assessing /Evaluating

• Directly responsible for developing and rolling-out M&E tools, policies and procedures required to monitor and evaluate all of GBGM’s “Critical Advance Projects”.
• Provide leadership in all evaluations carried out on all “critical advance projects” in tandem with the M&E unit. Specific tasks would include:
  • Developing appropriate methodologies/protocols for evaluations
  • Developing tools for data collection
  • Supervising field work
  • Data processing and analysis
  • Report writing and presentation
• Provide day-to-day M&E support to M&E Managers assigned to the GMC and UMCOR Departments. Level of support would include, design (development of log frames, indicators, work plans etc.), review of grants, development of M&E tools and periodic data analysis.

Reporting:

• Collate, analyze and report all departmental level (the advance) M&E data to the 1) Executive Director of “The Advance Projects” and 2) Designated Supervisor.
• Collaborate with M&E unit to develop periodic monitoring reports for submission to Executive Directors, GBGM’s Cabinet and the Connectional Table.

Training and Capacity Building:

• Provide technical support to staff members for all M&E related activities.
• Train program staff members on M&E concepts, skills and tools.
• Work closely with program team for enhancing their capacity for proper data collection and reporting.
• Contribute to the development of TORs, training materials, communication materials related to programs and M&E System.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES:

• M.Sc. in International Development, Applied Statistics, Public Health or related field with emphasis on Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Minimum of four years’ work experience in similar position (s)
• Experience developing and/or implementing typical M&E systems for small to medium international development and/or relief programs. A clear understanding of results framework, IPTTs, PMPs, etc.; and the setting of SMART indicators is desired.
• Experience in leading program/project evaluations (quantitative and qualitative) in international development and/or relief settings (methodology development to writing final technical reports).
• Sound data analysis skills with the use of appropriate statistical software for data analysis and visualization. (at least one of the following: SAS, SPSS, Stata or Tableau).
• Experience in program design would be a plus (WASH, Health, Livelihoods, Emergencies etc).
• Willingness to travel to project sites (sometimes international) as and when requested
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experiences with Not for Profit Organization would be a plus.
• High degree of organizational and reporting ability with attention to detail and flexibility.
• Ability to work effectively and independently in a cross-cultural environment with diverse personalities and working styles.

Please visit our careers page to apply: http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/About-Global-Ministries/Careers/Careers

BACKGROUND & PURPOSE:

The National Voluntary Organization Active in Disasters (NVOAD), through a grant received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), would be implementing a two-year Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) in Texas. The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) will be an integral part of the program’s implementation. An UMCOR compliance team would be responsible for executing the organization’s deliverables on a day-to-day basis. The Monitoring and Evaluation Manager will be a member of this oversight team and primarily responsible for carrying out the monitoring and evaluation functions of the program. In addition to carrying out the M&E functions of the NVOAD grant, the M&E manager would also be responsible for all M&E activities of UMCOR, statewide.

This role requires providing support in the following areas:

1) Developing/Managing an M&E system that tracks performance of the DCMP. This would be done in partnership with “Rio Texas Annual Conference” and “Houston Response”.

2) Developing and executing an M&E system that tracks performance of all UMCOR funded programs in all Annual Conferences in Texas.

3) Support UMCOR M&E unit in carrying out annual evaluations of UMCOR programs in the state;

4) generating and providing reports to fulfil UMCOR and NVOAD/FEMA requirements.

The M&E manager will work closely with all members of the DCMP UMCOR oversight team, UMC Annual Conferences and NVOAD consortium members on all matters relating to Monitoring and Evaluation.

Although this position requires physical presence in Texas, the M&E manager would report directly to the Senior Manager Monitoring and Evaluation at the UMCOR HQ in Atlanta.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

More specifically, the M&E Manager would be responsible for carrying out the following assignments:

Monitoring, Assessing Evaluating DCMP:

· Developing/Managing M&E tools, policies and procedures to track performance of the DCMP in line with M&E systems proposed by the consortium M&E lead organization and in consonant with UMCOR M&E from HQ.

· Through the shared data system developed by NVOAD, manage database of cases opened, closed and progression made by case managers towards meeting unmet needs of beneficiaries.

· Track the most frequently reported unmet needs, numbers of referrals, and resources to which clients have been connected. This will allow for both the assurance that clients are being served in a timely fashion as well as the ability to report on the impact of disaster case management for each provider as well as across the consortium.

· Collect and continuously analyze data on cases served and available resources to identify gaps in resources so that solutions can be sourced.

· Conducting M&E trainings to build capacities of the case managers, data entry staff on appropriate use of M&E tools to ensure optimal data quality.

· Carry out periodic data quality assessments and execute emerging recommendations to improve on data collection processes and data quality.

· Represent UMCOR in all NVOAD meetings on matters relating to Monitoring and Evaluation.

· Carryout field visits to program and training sites

UMCOR Texas/Texas Rio Conference:

· Developing M&E tools, policies and procedures to track performance of all UMCOR funded programs in the Texas Annual Conferences.

· Provide day-to-day M&E support to program managers and relevant staff in the Texas Annual Conferences. Level of support would include, design (development of log frames, indicators, work plans etc.), development (and rolling out) of M&E tools, data analysis, and report writing.

· Provide support to all UMCOR M&E unit annual evaluations of UMCOR programs either directly (with guidance from UMCOR HQ) or indirectly (through consultants).

· Conduct trainings to build capacities of program personnel in the Texas Annual Conferences on all matters related to Monitoring and Evaluation.

Reporting:

• Collate, analyze and report on all program activities carried out/implemented to by both projects to UMCOR M&E on a quarterly basis.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES

• M.Sc. in Applied Statistics, International Development, or related field with emphasis on Monitoring and Evaluation.

• Minimum of four years’ work experience in similar position (s)

• Experience developing and/or implementing typical M&E systems for small to medium international development and/or relief programs. A clear understanding of results framework, IPTTs, PMPs, etc.; and the setting of SMART indicators is desired.

• Experience in leading program/project evaluations (quantitative and qualitative) in international development and/or relief settings (methodology development to writing final technical reports).

• Sound data analysis skills with the use of appropriate statistical software for data analysis and visualization. (at least one of the following: SAS, SPSS, Stata or Tableau).

• Ability to work in relief and recovery settings.

• Willingness to travel to project sites as and when requested

• Experiences with Faith-based no-profit organizations a plus.

• High degree of organizational and reporting ability with attention to detail and flexibility.

• Ability to work effectively and independently in a cross-cultural environment with diverse personalities and working styles.

• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is a requirement.

• Proof of eligibility to work in the US would be required if selected for the role.

Please complete the application by April 6th, 2018, using the following link to the organizations' career website

http://www.umcmission.org/Learn-About-Us/About-Global-Ministries/Careers/Careers