International Communities of Practice

FH1 360 The Science of Improving Lives

I was drawn to this international agency because of the diversity of topics that it covers. Also by their mission stating that they strive “To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development”

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.

A vacancy available is a Regional Educational Specialist located in Asia & Pacific. The qualifications include;

• 10+ years’ experience with at least 5 years in progressively responsible management positions
• Recognized as a technical expert with broad expertise in education and at least one area of specialization
• Business development experience
• Master’s degree in education, international development, or related field; PhD preferred
• Demonstrated strong technical, strategic planning, programming and management skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal presentation and negotiation skills and experience working in collaboration with partners, donors and NGOs
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written, applied across multiple channels (email, Skype, in-person) using multiple tools (Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and for a variety of purposes (conference calls, presentations, concept notes, proposals, reports, etc.)
• Proven ability to work collaboratively as an effective team member in a virtual environment with colleagues in multiple countries
• Ability to identify and recruit skilled technical specialists and manage their assignments
• Ability to set priorities; manage multiple, simultaneous assignments; and meet deadlines.

 

• Retrieved from https://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH12/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=FHI&cws=1&rid=4430

 

 

 

Save the Children is the world's leading independent organization for children with a presence in 120 countries worldwide. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfill their potential.

We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

This is an organization that catches my attention just by their name itself. And as I read further about them, I am amazed to find out everything they do to really save the children and honor their name and slogan. One position available is the Supply Chain Coordinator based out of The Philippines.

The Supply Chain Coordinator will lead or coordinate the set up or scale up of emergency response logistics functions and responsibilities and will supervise and manage logistics staff, under the supervision of the Country Logistics Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Prior experience in logistics and procurement management in the NGO sector, within complex/large scale country programmes and in emergency response/humanitarian environments
• Proven experience in all technical areas of logistics operations especially in procurement, and preferably in transport/distribution, warehousing and stock management, fleet management, asset management, communications, and security
• Experience of working in remote field bases with limited infrastructure in huge scale emergency with SC
• Experiencing in managing and supervising others in relevant department
• Ability to synthesize and analyze information, and make clear, informed decisions
• Ability to build relationships quickly with a wide range of people, both internally and externally
• Strong planning, management and coordination skills, with the ability to organise a substantial workload comprised of complex, diverse tasks and responsibilities
• Cultural awareness, with strong written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills in English

*Retrieved from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development

OECD – BETTER POLICIES FOR BETTER LIVES

The OECD’S mission – Better Policies for Better Lives – promotes policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. It provides a unique forum in which governments work together to share experiences on what drives economic, social and environmental change, seeking solutions to common problems. 

Vacancy: Head of Health Division

Extensive practical knowledge and experience on health issues at a senior management level, through work in a national administration, research institute, or international organization.

· Very good knowledge of key health policies and developments internationally, including both developed and low and middle income countries.

· Demonstrated ability to motivate and manage a high-performing, multicultural team.

· Proven analytical ability, including the capacity to address health issues in a multidisciplinary context.

· Proven ability to manage human and financial resources.

·  Experience in exercising political judgment and in using effective diplomatic and interpersonal skills; proven ability to achieve consensus and to interact effectively with government representatives from OECD and emerging economies, as well as with other senior stakeholders.

· Demonstrated ability to conceive, plan and execute multi-faceted work programmes in co-operation with others.

· Effective communication skills: proven capacity to present work with skill and judgment to stakeholders, to speak and write clearly, to command attention and establish credibility in international policy processes.

Retrieved from http://www.oecd.org/home/0,2987,en_2649_201185_1_1_1_1_1,00.html