Unit:External Relations

SubUnit: Development

Subsub Unit: Major Gifts

Reports to:Vice President, Development

Location: Home based in Northern California or Washington State

Status: Full-time

The Rainforest Allianceis an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers. For more information, please visit http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/about.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Major Gifts, will create and implement a strategy for developing Rainforest Alliance’s presence among individual donors in California, particularly Northern California, and the Pacific North West. Working with the NY-based Major Gifts team, and in coordination with senior leadership, he/she will manage a portfolio of individual donors and prospects with an annual giving capacity of 5,000 to 100,000.

Responsibilities:

· In collaboration with their supervisor, develop, review and implement strategy for increased donor awareness in California and the Pacific North West, with a focus on Northern California;

· Establish priority donor targets, strategies and outreach activities;

· Manage existing portfolio of donors while identifying new prospects;

· Cultivate, solicit and steward approximately 50 donors and 75 prospects;

· In conjunction with Special Events, design and execute appropriate cultivation and fundraising events;

· Build awareness by representing Rainforest Alliance at relevant conferences and events;

· Prepare President, Executive Vice President, senior staff, and Board members for meetings with relevant donors, as appropriate;

· Write proposals and reports for relevant donors;

· Maintain accurate donor information through database (Salesforce); and

· Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position may oversee staff

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree;

· 7-10 years of fundraising experience;

· Proven track record of closing solicitations with donors at the 10,000 – 50,000+ level;

· Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to sustainability;

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;

· Dependability and ability to work independently;

· Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time; and

· Experience with fundraising database systems – Salesforce preferred.

Salary:

Commensurate with experience.

Please apply online at https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=9412801. Combine cover letter and resume as one single document and upload.

The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

£29,906 gross per annum pro rata

5 months contract or until end of March 2016 with possible extension

Based in Kiev, Ukraine

HelpAge International is an international NGO and the secretariat of a global network of over 100 affiliates working to support older people and promote their rights. In the Eurasia and Middle East (EME) region HelpAge has offices in four countries; oPt, Moldova, Kyrgyzstan and Ukraine, and work with partner organisations to implement programmes in key areas of income security, health, emergency response, discrimination and support to network development. HelpAge started working in Ukraine in 2013, by supporting its local affiliate, Turbota pro Litnih v Ukraini (TLU), the biggest local organization focusing on older people, to develop and manage joint development programmes focused on good governance, accountability, and development of local networks. With the onset of the current crisis, HelpAge started a small-scale humanitarian assistance project in November 2014, focused on providing age-specific essential relief items and psycho-social support.

To date, more than one million people have been internally displaced within Ukraine itself and the United Nations estimates that 60% of them are older people. As hardships continue for an elderly population caught on both sides of the divide, HelpAge is in the process of significantly scaling-up its operations, including establishing a Country Office in Kiev.

HelpAge is now looking for a Finance & Support Services Manager to oversee, develop and implement the financial and administrative processes and policies of the Ukraine Emergency response to ensure that they are relevant and are functioning efficiently and effectively.

As the ideal candidate, you will be a qualified accountant and/or have substantial experience in a finance and support services, including experience of managing recruitment, performance management, staff training, administration and logistics. You will also have experience in producing budgets and financial monitoring reports; producing and interpreting of managing accounts as well as developing financial systems. Excellent analytical and communication skills with the ability to communicate fluent in English are essential for the role. Russian language skills both spoken and written are highly desirable.

Due to the urgency of the post early applications are strongly encouraged. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Interviews might take place before the closing date.

Start date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/fssmukraine

The Rainforest Alliance is an international nonprofit organization that works to conserve biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods by transforming land-use practices, business practices and consumer behavior. Based in New York City, with offices throughout the United States and worldwide, the Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travelers. For more information, please visit http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/about.

Commitment:

Full Time

Position Summary:

The Senior Major Gifts Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of high level donors and prospects on behalf of the Rainforest Alliance through personal cultivation, solicitation and stewardship. S/he will engage with individual potential contributors to the organization and formulate philanthropic engagement strategies to meet the overall organizational unrestricted, restricted, and leverage fund goals. As a senior frontline solicitor on the major gifts team, s/he will develop strategic initiatives for increasing the major donor pool and upgrading individuals to higher levels of engagement. Along with the Vice President of Development and Director of Individual Giving, s/he will develop and carry out cultivation and stewardship strategies to secure four to seven figure gifts to meet our unrestricted, restricted, and campaign goals in support of the Vision 2020 Strategic Plan, manages the Rainforest Alliance’s Ambassador’s Circle, and will actively participate in the prospect development program.

Responsibilities:

Manage a personal portfolio and act as a senior frontline fundraiser by initiating contacts with potential major gift donors, developing appropriate cultivation strategies, moving potential donors in an appropriate and timely fashion toward solicitation and closure, meeting with donors and making solicitations when appropriate;

• Maintain stewardship contacts with new and ongoing contributors;
• Play a leadership role in the strategic management of the major gifts program, setting new priorities, developing and implementing new major gift projects and activities, and supervising staff;
• Manage all aspects of key campaigns, including the newly established Leverage Fund. Liaise with the development writing staff to create compelling proposals and reports for Leverage Fund contributors; oversee major gifts staff to ensure pledges are fulfilled in a timely manner; identify prospects, develop relationships, and create ongoing supporter stewardship opportunities to meet the major gifts team’s annual Leverage Fund goals as outline in the Vision 2020 strategic plan;
• Play an integral role in the Rainforest Alliance’s prospect development program by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding potential donors and working with major gifts staff to determine ask strategies and amounts; making portfolio and engagement recommendations; and identifying and oversee outreach to new Leverage Fund donors;
• Oversee relationship management of the Ambassador’s Circle, developing and implementing their engagement plans, working with board members to appropriately cultivate Ambassadors for philanthropic support, and reporting to the Nominating Committee on progress;
• Represent the major gifts team at all Rainforest Alliance cultivation and stewardship events throughout the year; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position may oversee staff.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of proven experience in major gift fundraising, cultivating and soliciting prospects capable of four to seven-figure gifts;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to eloquently speak and write about Rainforest Alliance programs;
• Demonstrated leadership and experience with successfully managing staff;
• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated in initiating contacts with potential donors;
• Ability to understand the needs and interests of major gift donors in order to develop relationships;
• Interest in the environment and a dedication to promoting the organization’s fundraising priorities through developing excellent relationships with program, development, and executive staff colleagues;
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated record of meeting revenue goals;
• Written and verbal proficiency in Spanish preferred;
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office and Internet), including Salesforce or Luminate databases; and
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time.

Please apply online at https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=14908571. Combine cover letter and resume as one single document and upload.

The Rainforest Alliance is an equal opportunity employer.

Call for Consultants

Terms of reference for Baseline Survey

Project title

“Supporting the transition from humanitarian crisis through recovery to sustainable economic development in Warrap State, South Sudan”.

Responsible: HELPAGE International

Background

Food insecurity and poverty are widespread across South Sudan, linked to decades of civil conflict, the disruption and loss of economic activities, displacement of a significant portion of the population, lack of basic infrastructure and the erosion of livelihood options. South Sudan faces one of the worst humanitarian and food-security situations in the world, with at least 1.5 million people relying on external assistance to meet their food needs.

Warrap state traditional livelihood systems are rooted in the agriculture sector, employing a mix of livestock and crop production, fishing, wild food collection and trade. With about 80 percent of the population relying on agricultural production to meet their food and income needs, this project that targets Warrap State, Tonj North County, Payams of Awul, Rualbet and Kirrik; 20 Bomas (villages) is critical in contribution towards the reduction of hunger and poverty through promoting sustainable food production and alternative livelihoods for 6.000 highly vulnerable households. In Warrap State, the livestock subsector contributes significantly to meeting the food and income needs of agro pastoralists’ households, directly – through the consumption of meat, milk and other products – and indirectly – by exchanging animals or animal products for cereals or cash, which is used to buy cereals and meet other household needs. The potential of the subsector is constrained by livestock disease outbreaks; low productivity exacerbated by chronic droughts and insecurity; a lack of adequate marketing infrastructure; and poorly organized and informed herders and traders.

Warrap state is mainly inhabited by Dinka and thus hasn’t experienced the same level of conflict as its neighboring states of Jonglei, Upper Nile and Unity. Though there are regular clashes between villages about cattle raids, the frequency of clashes decreased recently. The conflict in Unity has led to an influx of approx. 1.000 IDPs into Warrap, where the IDPs and the local population compete for the already scarce resources. According to OCHA-classification, Warrap is a “stressed state”. Further, the region has experienced heavy flooding in two consecutive years which caused widespread destruction of livelihood sources as well as communal support structures. Warrap state is composed of six counties; the project will be implemented in Tonj North County.

Tonj North County consists of 9 Payams or districts and 52 Bomas/communities with a total population of approx. 165.000 people (53% women, 47% men). There are only few non-state actors present in Tonj North County and the weak state structures are, due to lack of funding, hardly able to sustain health or education services or pay salaries to their personnel. In total, there is 874 staff in the different administrative structures, among them only 292 women. 60% of the state personnel are employed in schools. The administration is headed by a County Commissioner who is selected by an elected State Governor and selects the directors of the Payams.

The project target area is very isolated and characterized by agriculture and livestock farming as well as little commercial agriculture. The climate is tropical and the geography Savanna. The raining season lasts from May to October but this year there has been poor rainfall situation and predictions of devastating “Elnino” in the months of October onwards. Even though the weather is suitable for diverse agriculture, floods in the previous years have caused a decrease in agricultural activity. Irrigation farming is not widespread. Main crops are sorghum, maize and vegetables. Second most important source of income is cattle farming, out of which milk, cheese and meat are produced. Forest management is widely used for firewood, construction materials, healing plants, fruits and honey. In the northern part of the county, fishing is also practiced by the population. Public transport and transportation infrastructure such as roads are very few and in bad condition. Roads from Warrap town to the Payams are hardly passable during the rainy season.

Brief description of the Project

The project is funded by Federal Government of Germany (BMZ) and will be implemented by HelpAge International’s country office in South Sudan in close cooperation with Islamic Relief South Sudan. Two local NGOs will be included as well as local, regional and national authorities like the Relief and Rehabilitation commission, district commissioners and health. By supporting sustainable food production and alternative livelihoods HelpAge is creating the basis for future development and the target group’s self-sustainability. Further, sustainable local structures are built (cooperatives and CBOs) and stakeholders on various levels involved into the project. Therefore, we’re expecting national authorities to replicate the approach in similar own programs. The direct target group is comprised of 6.000 HHs with 30.000 persons. Special consideration will be given to OP, PwD and HHs lead by women or children. The indirect target group is another approx. 17.000 persons. Further, the project targets two local NGOs, one international NGO, three authority structures on county level, three on payam-level and two on national level.

Baseline Survey

This baseline survey intends to cover the key thematic areas (Water development, Agriculture, Livestock, Emergency Nutrition, Financial Services, Diversified Incomes and Disaster Risk Reduction) for the project approved by the donor. It will include sampled grant recipients and non-grant recipients covering all approved thematic areas. It is expected to establish the baseline values and benchmarks for this newly approved project. Based on the performance and timely delivery of outputs/results, the project may continue the service of the selected service provider for the baseline survey to be carried out.

Objectives of the Baseline Survey

The objective of the baseline survey is to provide baseline information on project related indicators against which to assess performance and assess impact of the project on annual basis. The specific objective of the survey is to assess/establish a pre-intervention snap shot against key project indicators for monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment after three years of implementation.

Scope of Work

The Consultant with support from IRW and HAI field based BMZ project teams will take the overall responsibility of the baseline assessment, information analysis, reporting and dissemination. The base line survey will focus on collecting the data related to the key performance indicators which are set out in the results framework. The survey is expected to;

• Provide baseline information on project indicators for measuring project effectiveness and project impact after the completion of the project.
• Provide demographic, socio-economic features, nature and extent of participation in agriculture commercialization processes and activities of participants.
• Establish baseline values and Update indicators at the project field level for the above mentioned thematic areas.
• Provide reliable information on productivity, volume, and sales of key agricultural commodities and corresponding major value chain participants with their competence, linkages with other value chain participants, comparative advantages, strengths and constraints
• Provide basic data and information for developing Financial Services and Income diversity.
• Establish baseline information on DRR and Nutrition interventions
• Suggest necessary changes/amendments in project result framework, if necessary.

Methodologies

The survey will use a mix method approach comprised of both quantitative and qualitative data collection methods and finalize the survey tools in consultation with Project Management Team including the Technical Support Group both at Juba and Regional offices of IRW and HAI. Members of the core team including team leader are required to participate in the field work. Study methodology should cover all project areas and all sub-projects financed under the project. Two workshops, one for the inception report and next for the draft report will need to be organized. The technical proposal will include the following methodology in detail:

1. Baseline methodology and survey design in detail including sampling plan
2. Nature and types of data collection instruments and tools which will be used in the survey
3. Work plan for the survey
4. Roles and responsibilities of each team members including team leader
5. Number and person-days of the field supervisors and enumerators including their roles and responsibilities.
6. Methodology/processes for selecting/identification of non-grant recipient
7. Any other issues/areas deemed important/crucial

Team Composition and Responsibilities;

The core study team will comprise of the following experts:

1. Socio-economist with adequate experiences in monitoring and evaluation, specifically in agricultural sector (Minimum educational qualification for the proposed expert is Master degree with at least 10 years of experience). The candidate should have either led or carried out baseline studies and evaluation/impact study and experienced in team leadership and coordination. MBA is added advantage.
2. Agricultural specialists-2 (Agricultural and Livestock Specialist): Masters degree in related subject and at least 5 years working experience in baseline studies/ evaluation / impact studies. Experience in livelihood and DRR programming is highly recommended.
3. Statistician : Masters degree in statistics and 5 years working experience in related field
4. Data analyst : Bachelor degree in any discipline and 5 years working experience in data analysis

The inputs (person days) of each of the above experts will be proposed by the bidder based on the methodology proposed and this will be discussed with the successful candidate/firm.

During the inception period, the survey instruments will be prepared together with corresponding questionnaires and checklists.

Preparations and Logistic Support

IRW/HAI will make an information package comprising all relevant materials related to the project available prior to the start of the study. All participants are expected to acquaint with these materials prior to the start of the study. Both PMs from HAI and IRW will oversee the implementation and monitoring the survey works. The travel and other related costs will be provided by the BMZ project.

Duration of Assignment

The duration of the assignment will be 15 days. Tentatively the actual field survey will commence on 1st December 2015 and complete on 15th December 2015. The inception report will be submited within 5 days before the begining of survey, draft report not later than 2 weeks after the survey and the workshop will be held immediately after that. Based on the comments and suggestions of the workshop participants and the project, the final report should be submitted after a week.

Outputs and Deliverables

The survey team must submit an inception report, draft report and summary with key conclusions (7-10 pages to be distributed to the participants prior to the workshop) and final report (hard copies and an electronic copy in CD with the text, tables and graphs of the report in Word and Excel respectively) after incorporating comments and feedbacks from workshop participants and IRW/HAI. Soft copies of the raw data collected during the study should also be submitted to Project. It is suggested that the survey team should incorporate photographs in the appropriate sections of the report.

Application Process and Timeline

Only digital applications will be accepted. Please email the following materials to hr.ewca@helpage.org

1. Expression of interest, with a maximum length of 6 pages, including but not limited to:
2. A technical proposal illustrating understanding of the ToR and task to be accomplished
3. A draft workplan for entire consultancy exercise ( including logistics required)
4. A financial proposal for the entire consultancy.
5. CVs of all proposed team members
6. A relevant piece of work recently undertaken in Warrap State, South Sudan

Tax Liability

Settlement of any tax liability arising from this agreement will remain the responsibility of the consultant.

Deadline for submission of EoI and Interpretation of ToR November 12th, 2015

36,093 gross per annum

2 year contract (with possible extension)

Accompanied post

Based in Addis Ababa with regular travel within the country

This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for leading on the development, management and administration of HelpAge International’s programmes in Ethiopia and promoting the development of a national capacity to meet the needs of older people.

You will provide overall supervision to the emergency relief and rehabilitation programme including setting strategic direction, ensuring high quality programming and liaison with donors, as well as finalise and lead on the implementation of strategic plans, annual operational plans and budgets including humanitarian and development work.

The ideal candidate will substantial experience of programme management in humanitarian and development context, including resource, financial, HR and information management as well as direct experience of project appraisal, assessment, monitoring and evaluation methodologies.

Demonstrated experience in preparing funding proposals and reports for a range of donors is also essential for this role. You will also have the commitment and ability to foster and support capacity building own staff and of national partners, including experience of managing teams of international and national staff, across different sites.

Closing Date: 29 November 2015

Start Date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

For more information, please visit our website http://www.helpage.org/who-we-are/jobs/

£34,031 gross per annum plus benefits

Based in London

12 month fixed term

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

HelpAge International (HelpAge) is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives.

With more than 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide. HelpAge International has a secretariat with offices in London and Brussels, six regional centres in Africa, Asia/Pacific, Latin America, the Caribbean and Eurasia/Middle East, several national programmes and a number of emergencies.

There is an opportunity for a professional programme or project manager to join us to work with in partnership with HelpAge staff and affiliates to review, and finalise our Health Outcomes Tool. This is a field based tool designed to improve the measurement of the impact of our health work worldwide.

You must have a strong background in project management in public health related work, in data analysis and training with proficiency in IT skills. You must also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work with a wide range of people with tact and diplomacy. Additional language skills relevant to HelpAge’s work (French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic or other) and experience of using of patient-reported outcome methodologies is highly desirable.

Closing Date: Sunday 6 December 2015

Start Date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit HelpAge career website.

• Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience
• Permanent post
• This post can be based in one of five possible locations: UK (London), USA (Washington DC), Kenya (Nairobi), Jordan (Amman) or Nepal (Kathmandu).

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE COUNTRY THEY INTEND TO WORK FROM

Older people are some of the most vulnerable people in conflicts and disaster contexts. As population ageing transforms developing as well as developed countries, more and more older people are affected by humanitarian crises. Yet too often, humanitarian responses fail to provide them with the assistance and protection they need and to which they are entitled.

This is an exciting opportunity to join HelpAge International – the only international humanitarian and development organisation dedicated to older people – to ensure that older people receive healthcare and nutrition support. By providing strategic direction, leadership and coordination to HelpAge’s programmes and policy work, you will help to make the international humanitarian system more inclusive of older people and more principled and impartial in its response to the most vulnerable.

The ideal candidate will have a higher degree or post qualification in health and /or nutrition and knowledge of vulnerabilities and determinants of health with a focus on older people. You will also have substantial experience of developing and implementing health and nutrition programmes in conflict and disaster settings and of providing technical advice and support to teams, including needs assessments, programme design and monitoring and advocacy. You will be able and willing to travel 100 days a year, sometimes at short notice.

In your covering letter, please state which of these locations you would be based in and confirm that you already have the right to work in that country.

Closing date: Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Start date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/who-we-are/jobs/

• Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience
• Permanent post
• This post can be based in one of five possible locations: UK (London), USA (Washington DC), Kenya (Nairobi), Jordan (Amman) or Nepal (Kathmandu).

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE COUNTRY THEY INTEND TO WORK FROM

Older people are some of the most vulnerable people in conflicts and disaster contexts. As population ageing transforms developing as well as developed countries, more and more older people are affected by humanitarian crises. Yet too often, humanitarian responses fail to provide them with the assistance and protection they need and to which they are entitled.

This is an exciting opportunity to join HelpAge International – the only international humanitarian and development organisation dedicated to older people – to ensure that older people receive healthcare and nutrition support. By providing strategic direction, leadership and coordination to HelpAge’s programmes and policy work, you will help to make the international humanitarian system more inclusive of older people and more principled and impartial in its response to the most vulnerable.

The ideal candidate will have a higher degree or post qualification in health and /or nutrition and knowledge of vulnerabilities and determinants of health with a focus on older people. You will also have substantial experience of developing and implementing health and nutrition programmes in conflict and disaster settings and of providing technical advice and support to teams, including needs assessments, programme design and monitoring and advocacy. You will be able and willing to travel 100 days a year, sometimes at short notice.

In your covering letter, please state which of these locations you would be based in and confirm that you already have the right to work in that country.

Closing date: Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Start date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/who-we-are/jobs/

• Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience
• Permanent post
• This post can be based in one of five possible locations: UK (London), USA (Washington DC), Kenya (Nairobi), Jordan (Amman) or Nepal (Kathmandu).

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE COUNTRY THEY INTEND TO WORK FROM

Older people are some of the most vulnerable people in conflicts and disaster contexts. As population ageing transforms developing as well as developed countries, more and more older people are affected by humanitarian crises. Yet too often, humanitarian responses fail to provide them with the assistance and protection they need and to which they are entitled.

This is an exciting opportunity to join HelpAge International – the only international humanitarian and development organisation dedicated to older people – to ensure that older people receive healthcare and nutrition support. By providing strategic direction, leadership and coordination to HelpAge’s programmes and policy work, you will help to make the international humanitarian system more inclusive of older people and more principled and impartial in its response to the most vulnerable.

The ideal candidate will have a higher degree or post qualification in health and /or nutrition and knowledge of vulnerabilities and determinants of health with a focus on older people. You will also have substantial experience of developing and implementing health and nutrition programmes in conflict and disaster settings and of providing technical advice and support to teams, including needs assessments, programme design and monitoring and advocacy. You will be able and willing to travel 100 days a year, sometimes at short notice.

In your covering letter, please state which of these locations you would be based in and confirm that you already have the right to work in that country.

Closing date: Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Start date: ASAP

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/who-we-are/jobs/

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/who-we-are/jobs/

• Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience
• Permanent post
• This post can be based in one of five possible locations: UK (London), USA (Washington DC), Kenya (Nairobi), Jordan (Amman) or Nepal (Kathmandu).

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE COUNTRY THEY INTEND TO WORK FROM

Older people are some of the most vulnerable people in conflicts and disaster contexts. As population ageing transforms developing as well as developed countries, more and more older people are affected by humanitarian crises. Yet too often, humanitarian responses fail to provide them with the assistance and protection they need and to which they are entitled.

This is an exciting opportunity to join HelpAge International – the only international humanitarian and development organisation dedicated to older people – to ensure that older people receive healthcare and nutrition support. By providing strategic direction, leadership and coordination to HelpAge’s programmes and policy work, you will help to make the international humanitarian system more inclusive of older people and more principled and impartial in its response to the most vulnerable.

The ideal candidate will have a higher degree or post qualification in health and /or nutrition and knowledge of vulnerabilities and determinants of health with a focus on older people. You will also have substantial experience of developing and implementing health and nutrition programmes in conflict and disaster settings and of providing technical advice and support to teams, including needs assessments, programme design and monitoring and advocacy. You will be able and willing to travel 100 days a year, sometimes at short notice.

In your covering letter, please state which of these locations you would be based in and confirm that you already have the right to work in that country.

Closing date: Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Start date: ASAP

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/who-we-are/jobs/

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/who-we-are/jobs/

• Salary negotiable depending on skills and experience
• Permanent post
• This post can be based in one of five possible locations: UK (London), USA (Washington DC), Kenya (Nairobi), Jordan (Amman) or Nepal (Kathmandu).

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE COUNTRY THEY INTEND TO WORK FROM

Older people are some of the most vulnerable people in conflicts and disaster contexts. As population ageing transforms developing as well as developed countries, more and more older people are affected by humanitarian crises. Yet too often, humanitarian responses fail to provide them with the assistance and protection they need and to which they are entitled.

This is an exciting opportunity to join HelpAge International – the only international humanitarian and development organisation dedicated to older people – to ensure that older people receive healthcare and nutrition support. By providing strategic direction, leadership and coordination to HelpAge’s programmes and policy work, you will help to make the international humanitarian system more inclusive of older people and more principled and impartial in its response to the most vulnerable.

The ideal candidate will have a higher degree or post qualification in health and /or nutrition and knowledge of vulnerabilities and determinants of health with a focus on older people. You will also have substantial experience of developing and implementing health and nutrition programmes in conflict and disaster settings and of providing technical advice and support to teams, including needs assessments, programme design and monitoring and advocacy. You will be able and willing to travel 100 days a year, sometimes at short notice.

In your covering letter, please state which of these locations you would be based in and confirm that you already have the right to work in that country.

Closing date: Wednesday, 9 December 2015

Start date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/who-we-are/jobs/

£34,031 gross per annum plus benefits
Based in Kiev Ukraine but with at least 50% of time being field based in Oblasts of Donekst and Luhanks, Eastern Ukraine
4 months or until March 2016, full time post

Older people are amongst the most vulnerable people in humanitarian crises. As population ageing transforms developing as well as developed countries, even more older people are affected by humanitarian crises. HelpAge International is the only international NGO dedicated to ensuring older people receive humanitarian assistance and protection. This is an exciting and busy role for HelpAge, to make a real difference for vulnerable older people in disasters and conflict situations.

The Emergency Programme Coordinator (EPC) will ensure effective implementation of the emergency response programme in Ukraine. He/she will also develop national staff capacity and skills in all aspects of Project Cycle Management. Particular emphasis placed on establishing appropriate and robust Project Management Systems and practices. In addition, the EPC will support the development and maintenance of a Monitoring & Evaluation Framework and ensure data collection tools, databases and reporting meets best practices.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in programme development/ coordination, including coordinating integrated, multi-project, multi-donor program development as well as experience in financial management, designing and implementing projects. You will have experience in both qualitative and quantitative methods of data collection and analysis. Willingness and capacity to travel in within the HelpAge Ukraine field of operations and possibly within the HelpAge Eurasia and Middle East Region as required.

Due to the urgency of the post early applications are strongly encouraged. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
Interviews might take place before the closing date.

Start Date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/epcukraine

National Position based in Nairobi, Kenya

2 years contract (Renewable)

HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries. The EWCA Regional Development Centre works with a range of partners across Africa to deliver programming in a number of key areas: HIV/AIDS & health; income security & livelihoods; emergency response & DRR and rights of older people.

In Kenya, HelpAge has been working closely with various ministries of the Govt of Kenya and other partners to develop relevant policy framework and programming for older persons focused on the issues of social protection, health and HIV and violence and abuse. The organisation also implements emergency response programmes in times of need. HelpAge is part of the Hunger Safety Net Programme, funded by DFID and coordinated by the Government of Kenya, that targets cash transfer to vulnerable individuals in 4 counties- Turkana, Marsabit, Wajir and Mandera (http://www.hsnp.or.ke/index.php/as/governance-structure).

HelpAge International in Kenya works closely with an affiliate member, HelpAge Kenya (an independent national organisation with a national board). HelpAge Kenya was founded in 1982 dedicated to ensuring dignified life for older populations in Kenya and has been championing the cause of older persons. HelpAge International and HelpAge Kenya have a long history of collaboration. Both the organisations are discussing ways to enhance integration of programming activities in Kenya.

The Country Director will have overall responsibility for strategic management, program development, leadership on policy and advocacy, fundraising, finance, security and operations management of the Kenya Country Programme.

S/he will have a Masters Degree in social sciences or related field, significant experience in country program management in a national or international INGO, experience in strategic planning, programme development, management of complex multi-stakeholder interventions and networking with public and private institutions. Ability to negotiate and influence wide range of people and organizations at different levels as well as ability to undertake in-country travel is essential to this role.

HelpAge International is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Previous Applicants need not re-apply

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please visit the following link www.helpage.org/cdkenya

£34,031 gross per annum plus benefits
Permanent contract
Full time role
Based in London, Secretariat

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

HelpAge International is now looking for an experienced HR professional to provide support to a dedicated functional group in our organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small but busy HR team and participate in the delivery of some HR projects that will make a real difference for our people.
The right person will be innovative in his/her approach to develop, coach and advise managers in a wide range of HR issues; have good management skills; and be experienced in supporting managers with employee relations issues, organisational design and change management.

Tasks will include managing and overseeing a high quality recruitment service, working closely with the HR Assistant; providing advice on the full range of employee relations issues; contributing to the development and improvement of innovative and flexible HR policy and practice; and providing support to the humanitarian team. The ability and willingness to travel to overseas programmes will be needed.
The ideal candidate will be CIPD qualified or have equivalent HR experience, with sound understanding of UK employment law, HR and OD processes. Experience of recruitment and selection, and of working in HR in an international environment are essential. S/he should have strong IT skills, communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective working relationships; an organised approach to work; and excellent attention to detail.

Experience of working with an international NGO, and knowledge and experience of HR software is desirable.

Interviews will take place on 18th and 21st December 2015

Start Date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

or a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/hradviserdec15

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With more than 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide. HelpAge International in Kenya seeks to recruit a programme and administrative assistant.

The ideal candidate should be a social accountability specialist who will lead technical aspects of the project in capacity building and provide technical support to communities to effectively monitor and advocate for quality Older Persons Cash Transfers in Kenya.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Sociology, economics or law, experience in directly managing or supporting a social protection or safety nets programme, knowledge of working with civil society sector in Kenya, experience in developing and delivering training projects and providing assistance/coaching to communities.

For a full job description and information on how to apply, please visit: http://www.helpage.org//kenprogsassistant

National Position

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With more than 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide. HelpAge International, East, West and Central Africa Regional Office seeks to recruit a Logistics Assistant.

The purpose of this position is to provide logistical support to the office, including transporting staff to meetings and in-country field visits, running official errands, procurement, maintenance and safety of vehicle fleet.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years’ work experience in logistics, valid driving licence and thorough knowledge of Nairobi and its environs, knowledge in computer packages and email. Background knowledge in purchasing and supplies will be an added advantage.

For a full job description and information on how to apply, please follow this link: http[://www.helpage.org//logsassistant

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With more than 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide. HelpAge International in Kenya seeks to recruit a Management Information Systems (MIS) Officer.

This position supports, advises and maintains various Complaints & Grievances (C&G) software operations including technical support and network administration of HelpAge International led online software for collecting, recording and resolving HSNP II and Wider rights related issues in Mandera, Turkana, Marsabit and Wajir Counties.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of work experience in a related role with experience in hardware and software operations. Ability to identify and solve computer problems and act independently with a wide variety of employees and suppliers/vendors as well as strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and ability to work punctually and sometimes under pressure are essential to this role.

For a full job description and information on how to apply, please follow this link: http://www.helpage.org//misofficer

National Position

Based in Nairobi Kenya

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. With more than 70 affiliates and 300 partners across more than 50 countries the HelpAge International network brings together hundreds of organisations worldwide. HelpAge International in Kenya seeks to a Project Coordinator for BMZ funded project.

The ideal candidate should be a social accountability specialist who will lead technical aspects of the project in capacity building and provide technical support to communities to effectively monitor and advocate for quality Older Persons Cash Transfers in Kenya.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Sociology, economics or law, experience in directly managing or supporting a social protection or safety nets programme, knowledge of working with civil society sector in Kenya, experience in developing and delivering training projects and providing assistance/coaching to communities.

To apply for this position, please follow this link: http://www.helpage.org//bmzcoordinator

£45,000 gross per annum
Maternity cover for 9 months, Full time
Based in London

ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE EXISTING RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK.

HelpAge International's vision is one of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. We are an international network, bringing together more than 114 affiliates and 200 partners working with older people in over 50 countries.
We are looking to appoint a Head of HR for a fixed term period of approximately 9 months to cover the maternity leave of the substantive post holder.

This is an exciting opportunity to enable the achievement of HelpAge International’s objectives by ensuring a strategic approach to HR issues and to lead on the development and implementation of a number of projects that will make a real difference for our people. You will promote good management practice and provide a comprehensive HR support service. The Head of Human Resources will lead the strengthening of global HR throughout the organisation through robust and transparent HR policy and practice.

As the ideal candidate, you will have substantial senior experience in human resource management in an international environment. To be successful in this role you will need to have demonstrable experience in reviewing and developing employment policies, systems and processes. An understanding of the HR issues of operating globally in often complex and volatile environments are also essential for this role, as well as a proven track record of leading, developing and managing a HR team. Ability to function with a high degree of autonomy is also necessary to fulfil this role.

Interview Date: 07th and 08th January

Start Date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: www.helpage.org/hrhead

Regional Finance and IT Manager

Latin America & the Caribbean (LAC)

Competitive salary

2 year fixed term contract

Based in Santiago, Chile

National Appointment

HelpAge International (HelpAge) is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfil their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives.

HelpAge is now looking for a Regional Finance and IT Manager who will ensure comprehensive and effective financial, IT and logistics management in the regional and county offices of the Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Development Centre and provide high level support and advice to regional and country directors as appropriate.

Based in the newly established regional office in Santiago, Chile, you will be required to lead the LAC Regional Finance team to deliver the financial aspects of the regional strategy; coordinate the annual budgeting process; carry out country level reviews; maintain oversight of funding requirements; work closely with finance staff in the various countries to ensure the work is delivered to agreed standards of financial management; and provide support and advice on the development of local financial procedures.

The ideal candidate will be a member of a recognised professional financial body and possess significant experience of a wide range of donors, including USAID and EC along with a good working knowledge of SUN accounting system or similar. You must also have excellent knowledge of IT & logistics systems.

You will also have strong interpersonal and communication skills and good performance management skills including mentoring and capacity building. Fluency in English and Spanish is also an essential requirement.

Working knowledge of French and experience of managing finance in a rapid onset emergency response would be a significant advantage.

Closing date: Sunday, 3 January 2016

Interview will commence on the week of 11 January 2016

Start date: ASAP

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: http://www.helpage.org/who-we-are/jobs/