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.
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
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.
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