SENIOR SPECIALIST, FAMILY PLANNING AND EMERGENCY OBSTETRICS CARE GLOBAL

 
Save the Children is seeking a Senior Specialist for Family Planning (FP) and Emergency Obstetrics Care (EO) who in emergencies will provide technical assistance in the design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of FP and Emergency Obstetrics funded projects in Pakistan and DRC; foster relationships with stakeholders; liaise with training institutes; document lessons learned; deploy to new emergencies and support countries with a high IDP and refugee population in start-up and scale up of FP and EO programs, supporting overall emergency health programs. Responsibilities: Provide technical support: conduct baseline assessments; provide management oversight (incl. finance and grants) of DRC and other new countries with FP/EO programs; Prepare reports, review workplans; support capacity building initiatives. Strategic and Operational Planning: Participate in agency/ departmental/ operational strategic planning process; support emergency health and nutrition strategic planning process. Program and Innovation Documentation: Assist programs and stakeholders in documenting program innovation. Program and Proposal development: Coordinate and support proposal development on emergency health and emergency FP/EO. Emergency Response: Deploy to new emergencies; Scale up and initiate FP and EO service delivery, support overall Emergency health response. Other duties as identified by Save the Children. REQUIREMENTS: Registered Nurse; Midwife or related medical training required; 5-7 years' experience with program management, emphasis on technical design; implementation and monitoring of reproductive health and health programs in emergencies. Fluent in French. Proven experience in family planning programming in developing countries. Previous experience and skills in emergency obstetrics care and EO programming. Proven report writing experience; community mobilization; experience and knowledge of health information systems. Demonstrated ability and experience in capacity building, trainings, competency-based training. Excellent organizational skills. Able to work as a team and independently; Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; strong change management and decision making skills. Experience working in insecure areas and emergency settings. Employee Type: Full time. Save the Children is the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and economic opportunities. In 2010, we improved the lives of over 64 million children in need in the United States and around the world. Our goal is to reach more than 74 million children annually by the year 2012. Join our dedicated and diverse staff committed to improving the well-being of children. TO APPLY: Please apply on our website www.savethechildren.org. Save the Children provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We are an equal opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

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Country Field Security Officer - Multiple Duty stations: Afghanistan Pakistan Iraq Somalia

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/11/FT187

Title: Country Field Security Officer - Multiple duty stations: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Somalia.

Grade: P3

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration of contract:  2 years including 12 months probationary period

    Date: 13 June 2011

Application Deadline: 6 July 2011


Duty Station:  Multiple Duty Stations

Organization unit: EM Eastern Mediterranean (EM)
Division of Administration & Finance (DAF)


OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
This position is under the direct supervision of the WHO Country Representative and has Regional/Global reporting responsibility through the Regional Director, Administration and Finance and the Coordinator, Staff Security, WHO/HQ. Overall technical direction on security policy and procedures is provided by the WHO Security Focal Point, Director of Operational Support Services, HQ.
Description of duties:
Within the framework of WHO's Security Management Structure the incumbent will perform the following duties:
- Advise and support the Representative and Heads of Offices in managing staff safety and security of WHO, its premises and property.
- Ensure WHO's participation in the UN Security Management System, including maintaining close co-operation with UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), Field Security Officer(s), monitoring WHO's compliance with Minimum Operating Residential Security Standards (MORSS) requirements, cooperating with management to develop security planning, supporting WHO staff serving as members of the country and area Security Management Teams and Wardens.
- Undertake periodic security assessments, analysing security factors and levels of risk related to WHO activities. Evaluate existing security measures to determine their appropriateness and identify areas needing improvement.
- Provide safety and security briefings, advice and training to WHO staff members and associated personnel.
- Maintain updated security information and prepare periodic situation reports in accordance with UN and WHO standard operating procedure and as agreed with the Representative and WHO security management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
A university degree (BA or equivalent), with a focus on security management and/or related discipline (business administration; political/social science; psychology; international relations). Alternatively, a military or police academy degree (at officer level) equivalent to advanced university degree.
Skills:
WHO Competencies:
- Communicating in a credible and effective way
- Fostering integration and teamwork
- Ensuring the effective use of resources
- Creating an empowering and motivating environment
- Setting an example

Functional Skills:
- Relevant security training with military or police is an asset.
- Analytical and team-working skills, knowledge of UN field security operations.
- Good knowledge of MS Office tools.
Experience:
Essential:
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience at national and international levels including experience as Field Security Officer.
Highly desirable:
Previous UN P grade Field Security Officer/Adviser experience.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English is essential and working knowledge of a second UN language is highly desirable.
Additional Information:
Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates. Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered. A written test and interviews will be used as a form of screening. Only applicants who pass the written test will be invited for interview.

Note: In view of the current security situation, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Iraq have been declared non-family duty stations; i.e. dependants are not allowed to visit or reside with the staff member at the duty station. The salary, post adjustment, benefits and allowances will be determined as applicable at the time of recruitment.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
USD 56,018 at single rate
USD 60,013 with primary dependants
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at:www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.

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Get Paid to Teach English Abroad with certification from the International TEFL Academy

Location
- Multi-Country: Locations Throughout Britain, Locations Throughout the World, Locations in Asia and 6 other cities

Length of Position
6-12 Months
  


    Description

    English teaching jobs abroad are a fantastic way to live overseas and get paid to travel the world! Armed with an International TEFL Academy TEFL TESOL certification, you will be able to work abroad teaching English while getting paid. After completing the TEFL training program, you can quickly begin working in major cities throughout the world.

    Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) are the industry terms for a professional English language teacher in a foreign country. Teaching English overseas not just an opportunity to work abroad: it is the chance to truly immerse yourself in a new culture, while changing your life and the lives of others.

    While teaching English abroad, you will be more than a tourist. As a paid English teacher, you will engage with the people and culture firsthand. Successful International TEFL Academy English teachers are true global citizens. They embrace opportunities to share their own cultural identity with others, while immersing themselves in new and different worlds.

    Though neither previous teaching experience or foreign language skills are required, all International TEFL Academy Teachers must possess excellent native-level English, excitement to live around the world, and a willingness to become dedicated English teachers to their students abroad. Whether it's Asia, Latin America, Europe, or somewhere in between - International TEFL Academy can be the gateway to making your travel dreams a reality.

    To become qualified to teach and get paid as a language instructor abroad, you will need to become TEFL / TESOL Certified. Our 180-hour online course provides the world standard in TEFL TESOL certification. You will complete 180 hours of curriculum combined with an additional 20 hours of in-person, hands-on experience. Once you've completed your certification with us, we'll help you with LIFETIME job placement assistance with our accredited TEFL TESOL certification.

    Popular Countries to Teach English With a TEFL TESOL Certification:

    Europe: Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine

    Latin America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Mexico, Costa Rica, Honduras

    Asia: Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand

    How does this work?

    It's as easy as 1-2-3!

    1) Choose to enroll in either a 4 week, full-time TEFL certification course at an international location, or our part-time, 3 month online TEFL certification course.
    2) Receive high-caliber interview and job guidance from our student affairs office
    3) Begin your career abroad!

    Contact International TEFL Academy for a brochure describing the process, read over the charts of where you can teach, how much money you make and the educational requirements. Advisors in our office are waiting to help you through the decision process. Join hundreds of thousands of others who teach abroad each year by starting with a professional TEFL TESOL certification.
    Highlights

    As a TEFL TESOL student, you have two certification options:
    1. Enrolling in the full-time 4 week course in any of our 20 international locations
    2. Enrolling in our part-time 11 week online course.

    Online Class:
    Prior to moving to Germany, the online TEFL TESOL course can be taken from anywhere in the world.

    Advantages of the International TEFL Academy Online Professional Course:

    * Affordable: Fees are designed to make teaching abroad within your immediate reach and budget.

    * Credible: A college-level course, taught by high-quality professors. International TEFL Academy provides its students with internationally recognized and accredited 150-hour lifetime certification. Armed with an additional 20 hours of volunteer observation and tutoring in a live ESL classroom, this 200 hour TEFL TESOL certification is everything you will need to be prepared to teach around the world!

    * Accredited: International TEFL Academy is part of the INTESOL Worldwide association providing TEFL TESOL courses since 1993. We are, and have been, accredited as being at NQF level 4 by Ascentis (OCNW) a British National Awarding Body, as well as ODLQC, the Open and Distance Learning Quality Council.

    * Personal: International TEFL Academy provides comprehensive, lifetime job search guidance to all of our students and graduates. Our advisors are on-hand to assist you and provide the expertise and insight you will need to navigate job markets around the globe.

    Our International TEFL TESOL Courses are offered throughout the world in:

    Europe: Cyprus, Hungary, Greece, Italy, Russia, Spain, and Turkey

    Central and North America: Costa Rica, Guatemala, USA and Mexico

    Asia: Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam

    South America: Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru

    Find out today how you can be teaching English anywhere in the world within a few months as a fully trained English teacher!
    Visit the International TEFL Academy website for more information and request a brochure or call us directly to speak with an advisor who has lived abroad and is an expert in TEFL TESOL certification and world travel.
    Qualifications

    Native or Fluent English speaker.
    Job Types
        Education
        English as a Second Language
    Salary/Pay

    Visit the website for more information.
    Experience Required

    no
    This Program is open to

    American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and South African Participants.
    Participants Travel

    Independently
    Typically Participants Work

    Independently
    Application Process Involves
        In-Person Interview Required
        In-Person Interview when Feasible
        Phone Interview
    Post Services Include
        Alumni Network
        Job and Internship Network
    International TEFL Academy's Mission Statement

    International TEFL Academy is founded on the principles that everyone should have the opportunity to live abroad as an English teacher. We believe that all teachers should have the highest quality training in TEFL/TESOL, and be provided the skills to live, work and travel abroad. We believe English language students have a right to the highest quality English instruction from qualified and certified TEFL/TESOL instructors.

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