Finance & Budget Officer, Johannesburg, South Africa Job

Position: Finance & Budget Officer, Johannesburg, South Africa
Organization: IFC - International Finance Corporation
Country: South Africa
City: Johannesburg
Office: IFC Johannesburg

Background and General description
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in developing countries. It is committed to financing private sector businesses in emerging markets, mobilizing capital, helping clients improve social and environmental sustainability and providing advisory services to businesses and others. IFC's Sub-Saharan Africa Department (CAF) is among IFC's largest regions, operating via major office hubs in Nairobi, Dakar and Johannesburg and several other key offices. With an investment portfolio of around $8bn, CAF also has the largest advisory operations of all IFC Regions. Of some 450 staff on the ground, 150 are mapped directly to the CAF regional department, and the balance to IFC industry departments and WB GPGs. CAF has an administrative budget of $25 million, as well as Advisory Service trust fund budgets and other IFC funds sources managed in the region. In order to proactively manage the financial sustainability of CAF region in addition to the operational and developmental results, the finance function of CAF region is enhancing its focus on financial sustainability. The CAF Finance function provides an important contribution by working across operational departments and supports the region's Management team on (i) allocating resources and capital on the basis of profitability and productivity measures; (ii) analysis of the drivers of current and future operational results; and (iii) the further implementation of best practice corporate governance.
IFC Johannesburg
14 Fricker Road, Illovo 2196
Johannesburg, South Africa
 
Specifically, the region is looking to hire a Finance and Budget Officer who, in addition to proactive and robust budget management, would also play a role in monitoring and forecasting investment portfolio and associated economic capital and profitability impact tied to delivery of strategic objectives. Reporting to the Senior/Principal Finance Officer, the incumbent will be a key member of the CAF Finance Team and will work closely with the business and financial sustainability network to achieve financial sustainability, develop integrated reporting, and seek ways to further improve efficiency and productivity in the region.

The incumbent will be the main provider of budget management and analyses, integrated with HR planning, and for financial reporting and also play a leading role in providing decision support to the CAF Senior/Principal Finance Officer and CAF Management in the areas of investment program, portfolio supervision, profitability, efficiency measurements, and economic capital allocation. Further building relationships across Regional and Industry Departments, Advisory Services, HR, Strategists, and the Budget and Finance Network, the Finance Officer will play a key role in strengthening and further implementing the IFC Corporate Finance and Accounting (WFA) Department's business partnership vision.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.

Key Duties and Accountabilities
The incumbent will serve as the key resource in the Finance team in (i) consolidating all budget planning, budget management and reporting, including cost impacts of staffing plans, and covering all funds sources in a single, consolidated CAF regional view and (ii) in investment business analysis and reporting (IQMR process).

Budget planning, financial management and HR linkages
    Support the Senior/Principal Finance Officer and CAF Management Team on financial and budget management work by playing a key role in the annual budget planning and monitoring process, integrated with HR planning.
    In partnership with HR, prepare staffing forecasts and respective budget requirements for the Region, in liaison with GCSVP team, budget network and WFA on staff planning and budgeting.
    Act as Regional focal point for IFC systems involved into staffing planning or staff movements process (SBD, PeopleSoft, new SAP BPS).
    Ensure actual staff records and planned positions in PeopleSoft have correct and updated budget information including funding sources and follow governance from EVP office / WFA on staff recruitment / movement process.
    Ensure accurate information is reflected for unit staffing and budget forecast in SBD system.
    Work in collaboration with country managers/officers and country office accountants to consolidate country office budgets for all source of funds used by country office.
    Prepare Regional budget proposal for funds needed to support Regional activities according to work program requirements for the Region and liaise on regional budget allocations with Directors, advising on fungibility of the various funding sources.
    Act as central point for Regional AS/IS cost sharing agreement set-up and execution. This includes shared staff and overheads. Work closely with Facilities department to forecast / report shared expenses for IFC office footprint.
    Serve as central point for mobility benefits budgeting and execution of ceilings in the Region.
    Contribute to country office overheads rates construction for AS overheads allocation methodology in collaboration with country office accountants.
    Oversee Capital budget of Regional projects. Work closely with GSD to ensure Results Agreements reflect best of IFC interest, have approved by regional management budgets in place, and that these budgets are adhered to for active construction projects. SAP management, Monitoring and Reporting
    Advise on and set up financial structures (cost centers, WBS elements, workflow) in IFC SAP systems to ensure consistent treatment of CAF expenses, per funds source.
    Generate analyses on administrative budget usage including cost efficiency indicators.
    Oversee accurate TRS charge codes for staff based in the Region for correct staff time accounting. Serve as overall Regional TRS coordinator for BB-funded charge codes.
    Liaise closely with FMTAAS and BBS-Admin funded staffing and other expenses.
    Monitor expense versus budget position on all funds sources and prepare budget reports.
    Liaise with country managers or within the team actual vs budget position and suggest actions.
    Prepare ad-hoc analysis and reports/forecast as needed, integrating all source of funds.

Guidance on Budget Implementation
    Provide expert advice and guidance on procedures, ensuring compliance with WBG resource management and administrative policies, but also providing solutions.
    Especially for WBG travel policy compliance, lead on expenditure review actions and follow-up.
    Promote sharing of knowledge sharing and information with the team and other colleagues
    Participate in corporate initiatives led by WFA or change initiatives within CAF finance team. Investment business analytics and reporting
    Contribute to investment analysis and integrated management reporting (IQMR) process analysis and decision making
    Lead in the preparation and timely delivery of key financial analyses and reports both routine and adhoc. Help build analytical capabilities within the region to identify and articulate key drivers of profit trends and investigate profit related anomalies.
    Coach and mentor the finance team on matters related to investment operations results measurement and help build a regional center of expertise for financial reporting and analyses.
    Partner with Investment Operations, Advisory Services, Asset Management Company and Support departments to achieve financial and strategic goals for financial sustainability.
    Serve as back-up to the CAF Senior/Principal Finance Officer in the latter's 'financial sustainability champion' role. Provide support to latter coordinating profitability forecasting in the region and other forward looking management information and collaborate with WFA's Business Partnership Team to share corporate level best practices and guidelines in presenting profitability information to secure consistent implementation and reporting.

Mode of Selection.
    Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics and at least 7 years of relevant financial management experience in a corporate setting.
    Sound knowledge and understanding of accounting theory, concepts and principles, combined with proven practical skills in financial accounting reporting, business planning, profitability forecasting, and financial management.
    Possess strong Corporate-wide knowledge and understand IFC culture through networking.
    Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of financial concepts involving profitability analysis, capital allocation, productivity, and fundamental financial/expense controls.
    Ability to conduct independent research and analysis, identify issues, formulate options, draw conclusions, submit recommendations and help influence Clients. Proven ability to conceptualize, design and implement major projects and produce major/complex reports and recommendation.
    Strong knowledge of IFC (investment) IT systems, data, IFC's value chain, business processes, and operational procedures.
    Experience in leading and building productive teams and working collaboratively across functions, departments, and stakeholders. Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills.
    Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to convey complex financial and program issues in a clear and concise way to Clients. Willingness to share knowledge with colleagues
    Strong problem solving, conceptual, analytical and evaluation skills.
    Advanced skills in Excel and Access, working knowledge of Microsoft office, Internet, Lotus Notes applications.

Application procedure
Use the links provided below to visit the original announcement on the recruiting organization's website.
(http://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC%20Careers/Career%20Opportunities/CareerOpportunityPlaceHolder?JobReqNo=151088)
Closing Date: 07/08/2015

Technical Officer: Government Support, Pretoria, job in South Africa

Position: Technical Officer: Government Support, Pretoria, South Africa
Organization: FHI 360
Country: South Africa
City: Pretoria
Office: FHI 360 Pretoria

Organization Overview
About FHI 360: FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our 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 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Technical Officer: Government Support

Description:
Working under the supervision of the Director: Training and Capacity Building, the Technical Officer: Government Support will manage and coordinate capacity development assistance and support activities to the SAG. The Technical Officer: Government Support will assist with the recruitment and secondment of Technical Advisor to the SAG; management and quality assurance of their deliverables to the SAG and integration of HIV Prevention and Treatment Strategies into projects; ensuring sustainability of the technical assistance and monitoring and evaluation of the output and impact of the technical assistance provided to the government.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:
    Coordinate the capacity development and technical assistance activities provided to the SAG;
    Facilitate the recruitment and secondment of Technical Advisors to the government;
    Assist Technical Advisors to incorporate HIV prevention, treatment, care and support in their programming, approach and strategy;
    Coordinate the capacity building of the Technical Advisors and SAG officials on current developments on various topics such HIV prevention, treatment, care and support programming and monitoring and evaluation;
    Provide technical and management support to seconded Technical Advisors and ensure that deliverables produced are of high and satisfactory quality;
    Monitor and evaluate the output and impact of technical assistance provided to the government according to the Results Framework and Performance Management Framework; and
    Contribute to writing workplan, reports and other deliverables related to capacity development assistance to the government.

FHI 360
2nd Floor, 339 Hilda Street
Hatfield 0083
Pretoria, South Africa
Tel: 27.12.423.8000
Fax: 27.12.342.0046
   
Minimum Skills And Qualifications:
    Master's degree in public health or health related field;
    8 or more year(s) of relevant experience in HIV prevention, Treatment, Care and Support programming;
    Demonstrated experience in training, capacity building and technical assistance to the SAG;
    Demonstrated knowledge of PEPFAR 3.0 HIV Prevention and ART program monitoring processes including indicators;
    Skills and ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team, including people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;
    Strong communication skills including presentation skills;
    Excellent writing abilities with attention to detail and high quality reports; and
    Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, to assess priorities, competently manage a variety of tasks and meet tight deadlines.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360's Career Center for a list of all open positions.
FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.

How to apply
Apply from the recruiting organization website
FHI 360 has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. As we regularly check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit (https://jobs-fhi360.icims.com/jobs/15852/technical-officer%3a-government-support/job?mobile=false&width=675&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=180&jun1offset=180) for its current status.

IT Specialist, South Africa Jobs

Position: IT Specialist, South Africa
Organization: Management Sciences for Health (MSH)
Country: South Africa

Overall Duties And Responsibilities
The Information Technology Technician leads and coordinates information, technology support, and related activities. He or she provides initial training, and is the first line support for all MSH South Africa computer users and IT systems. The Information Services Technician keeps the inventory of all equipment, maintains network documentation, and provides desktop support.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
    Assist the Senior IT Specialist in the management and maintenance of networks; including, but not limited to, adding new users and assigning user and supervisor rights; managing printers and their connections to the network; and working with contractors to maintain network hardware as required
    A resource for IT activities within the MSH project offices in South Africa, and act as primary liaison with the IS department staff in Arlington and in Medford.
    Install and configure the network components (voice and data), establish security, provide network and Internet access rights, and ensure Internet functionality.
    Manage user training and orientation about IT systems and standard software. This may include providing one-on-one training, organizing group training sessions, and bringing in external training resources to satisfy more comprehensive training requirements.
    Provide first line support for all desktop/laptop systems users related to all software, hardware, and communications issues. Serve as network administrator for network systems.
    Coordinate all work related to the preparation and installation of procured equipment, maintenance, repair and support of IT equipment and services with local suppliers.
    Ensure that all networked workstations and laptop computers have up-to-date anti-virus definitions and software updates.
    Keep an inventory of all equipment and maintain network documentation.
    Configure new and existing hardware for optimal use on the project's network, remote access systems and the Internet, and maintain up-to-date files and documentation.
    Assist in developing an annual procurement plan and budget to replace outdated equipment or to respond to new requirements.
    Coordinate with MSH IT management in Arlington and in Medford to ensure that the office network is configured and maintained within the parameters established by the IT Support policy.
    Provide IT support for visiting MSH staff/consultants and configuring their computers to access network resources including printers, email, and the Internet.
    Provide technical support for database application design and implementation on PC and Palm pilot platforms whenever feasible.
    Ensure network backup software is configured and all user data is regularly backed up to secure off site facilities
    Perform, verify and test data backup and other disaster recovery procedures to minimize loss of data.
    Perform other duties as assigned.

 Minimum Skills And Qualifications
    Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a combination of relevant education and experience.
    A+ or Network+ certification preferred.
    Cisco CCNA certification preferred.
    MCSE or MCITP certification an advantage
    ITIL Foundations vs 3 an advantage

SKILLS:
    Extensive experience with network technologies, including local-area network (LAN) protocols, wide-area network (WAN) protocols, IP routing, DHCP, DNS, Active Directory, TFTP, and WINS.
    Extensive experience with desktop support, desktop computers and laptops. Configure, setup, maintain and troubleshoot desktop related issues.
    Significant experience with server technologies, including MS Windows based, VM Ware and server operating systems – MS Windows Server 2003, MS Windows Server 2008/R2, MS Windows Server 2012.
    Ability to configure and maintain WSUS for the security updates and patch management.
    Extensive knowledge of Antivirus Systems such as Kaspersky or any other Antivirus System.
    Very good understanding of Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail Offline) will be an advantage
    In-depth experience in troubleshooting/isolating Windows, Cloud Services (Google Apps, Central Desktop, Citrix).
    Significant experience with network hardware, including, firewalls, web filters, routers, network switches, hubs, and wireless access points.
    High degree of computer literacy, proficiency in IT infrastructure configuration, and demonstrated advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite 2010 applications required.
    A good knowledge of other commercial database applications, including SQL, and inventory control.
    Experience supporting accounting packages helpful (QuickBooks 2014)

PERSONAL QUALITIES
    Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently.
    Excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, communication skills, strong organizational skills, ability to work in a team-oriented environment, and ability to identify and resolve policy and operational constraints.
    Fluency in English, including speaking, reading, and writing, with the ability to conduct business in English.
    Willingness and ability to travel within South Africa and internationally, as needed.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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How to apply:
Apply online from The recruiting organization website.
Management Sciences for Health (MSH)) has not specified a closing date for this vacancy.
As we regularly check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit (https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/8254/it-specialist/job?mobile=false&width=1100&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=180&jun1offset=180 the organization's website for its current status.

Associate, Malaria, Polokwane, Jobs in South Africa

Job title: Associate, Malaria, Polokwane, South Africa
Organization: Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)
Country: South Africa
Field location: Polokwane, South Africa
Polokwane, South Africa

Brief Overview:
The Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to strengthening integrated health systems in the developing world and expanding access to care and treatment for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases. Based on the premise that business-oriented strategies can facilitate solutions to global health challenges, CHAI acts as a catalyst to mobilize new resources and optimize the impact of these resources to save lives, via improved organization of commodity markets and more effective national and sub-national level management. CHAI is focused on large scale impact and, to date, has secured lower pricing agreements for treatment options in more than 70 countries. In addition, CHAI's teams are working side-by-side with over 25 governments to tackle many of the largest health system barriers to effective care and treatment.

Summary of the Position:
Malaria is one of the most important causes of illness, death and lost economic productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa. Over the past decade, dramatic increases in donor funding have facilitated scale-up of effective interventions to prevent, diagnosis, and treat malaria. This investment has successfully reduced the burden of malaria in many settings, and some countries have begun planning to eliminate it altogether. Yet these gains are fragile: global funding for malaria remains short of what is needed, last decade's rapid growth in malaria financing appears to have halted, and resistance to insecticides and drugs threatens to set back efforts. CHAI's global malaria program provides direct management and technical support to countries around the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of this preventable, treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and surveillance, with the goals of sustainably reducing the number of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and accelerating progress towards malaria elimination in the long term.
   
CHAI is seeking a highly motivated individual to support the Limpopo Provincial Department of Health's Malaria Programme and execute more effective anti-malaria programs as the country aims for zero local transmission of malaria by 2020. The Associate will be expected to develop and manage strong relationships with the NDOH, the provincial malaria teams and relevant country partners. The role will require the associate to help design evidence-based strategic plans, and provide dedicated day-to-day operational support to ensure execution of effective, high-impact programs.

In 2014 around 11 000 cases of malaria were notified, mainly from the transmission risk areas of Limpopo, Mpumalanga and KwaZulu-Natal provinces. About 36% of all cases of malaria are infections acquired inside of the borders of South Africa, i.e. they are locally transmitted cases, and the key strategic goal of the NDOH is to reach zero local transmission by 2018. It is this key goal that the CHAI malaria associate will work towards. The position requires a highly motivated individual with outstanding analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. The candidate must be able to work independently to drive implementation and have deep personal commitment to producing results. Past experience with malaria programs is not required as candidates will work closely with CHAI's technical teams, but successful candidates should be fast learners and strategic thinkers who are both willing to take on routine tasks such as data entry and capable of facilitating high-level strategic discussions with a multi-cultural, multidisciplinary set of actors. CHAI places great value on the resourcefulness, tenacity, patience, humility, and high ethical standards of its staff. Applicants should be open to placement in the provincial offices in KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga or Limpopo.

Duties and Responsibilities:
    Build strong relationships with stakeholders across government and non-governmental organizations
    Serve as a trusted advisor to the national malaria program and the provincial malaria program
    Provide day-to-day programme management support to the provincial malaria program
    Conduct provincial level assessment to help to make evidence-based plans and execute effective programs
    Work with CHAI's technical teams, South Africa's malaria program manager, and regional manager to develop and implement a coordinated program of support
    Support implementation of the malaria surveillance system, including active case detection, 24 hour surveillance system and other initiatives
    Identify key impediments to programmatic goals and help devise targeted solutions to them
    Conduct quantitative analyses to ensure sufficient supplies of commodities, appropriate coverage with interventions, and/or progress towards program goals
    Conduct costing and financial analyses and support development of funding proposals
    Draft presentations and reports for internal and external stakeholders
    Coordinate meetings and facilitate knowledge sharing between the government program and partner organizations in the region to ensure coordination
    Provide program and budget updates for donor reporting and best practice sharing

Minimum Skills And Qualifications:
    A university degree plus 3-5 years of work experience
    Exceptional problem-solving solving skills and analytical capabilities
    Excellent written and oral communication skills
    Skill in making persuasive presentations and written reports
    Strong organizational abilities and detail-oriented approach
    Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities, and work independently
    Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships in a multicultural environment
    Patience and thoughtfulness even in high-pressure, stressful situations
    Strong spoken and written English
    Experience working in developing country context

Key Advantages:
    Masters degree
    Experience working in management consulting, investment banking, or similar fast-paced, output-oriented environments
    Knowledge of malaria
    Experience working in South African context

Application procedure
Apply online from The recruiting organization.
Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI)) has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. as we regularly to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit the recruiting organization's website (https://careers-chai.icims.com/jobs/5615/associate%2c-malaria/job?mobile=false&width=1350&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=180&jun1offset=180) for its current status.

Public-Private Partnership Advisor, Jobs in Southern Africa

Job title:  Public Private Partnership Advisor
Public-Private Partnership Advisor, Southern Africa
Organization: SSG Advisors
Country: South Africa
City: Johannesburg

About The Job
SSG Advisors is accepting applications from qualified Public-Private Partnership Advisor applicants for an anticipated USAID-funded project in the Southern Africa region.
The anticipated USAID funded project seeks to increase global competitiveness and intra-regional trade, as well as improve food security in Southern Africa (defined by USAID as Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe). The project aims to achieve these goals through the facilitation of domestic, regional and international financing and investment in the areas of agriculture and technology transfer. The project will also focus on increasing mutually beneficial linkages between the Southern Africa region and the United States through such means as U.S. exports, investments, joint ventures, partnerships, and distribution agreements.

Duties and Responsibilities
The PPP Advisor will work with the SSG team and other project staff to engage with national, regional, and international agribusiness, finance and technology partners in pursuit of projects development goals. S/he will provide technical expertise on public-private partnership issues, such as the development of strategies for outreach to the private sector and structuring investment and market-oriented partnerships within agriculture value chains. Also, s/he will represent SSG Advisors on public-private sector issues at technical, policy, and strategic planning meetings, including meetings with collaborators and donors.

    Identify, assess, and recommend potential private sector partners and partnership opportunities with a particular focus on increasing regional competitiveness and regional and international trade, agribusiness and technology;
    Work with the SSG Team and other project staff to design partnerships that support investment in the agriculture and agribusiness sectors, with a focus on seeds, other agricultural inputs, and food staples;
    Provide technical leadership for the design, formalization, and management of innovative public-private partnerships;
    Provide technical assistance to project stakeholders relative to the structuring of public-private partnerships and outreach to the private sector;
    Maintain a database of public-private partnership activities;
    Coordinate with other donors, local organizations and Southern African region government structures to ensure harmonization of public-private partnership activities; and
    Develop and implement outreach strategies to the private sector.

Skills and Qualifications
    Degree in business administration, economics, finance, or another relevant discipline from an accredited university, with preference for candidates possessing a Master's degree or higher;
    At least 7 years of experience in the Southern Africa region, preferably in the investment, finance or agribusiness areas;
    A proven ability to identify high-value partnerships with private and public sector stakeholders and to leverage private investment towards addressing public needs;
    A proven ability to work collaboratively with and lead negotiations and reach a consensus among several private and public sector stakeholders;
    Ability to work independently and effectively within tight deadlines;

How To Apply
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and two references to jobs@ssg-advisors.com. Please include "Public-Private Partnership Advisor (Southern Africa)" in the email subject line, and save documents (cover letter, resume, and references) in one PDF as 'Last Name_First Name.pdf' (e.g., Smith_Jane.pdf).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. SSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SSG Advisors has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. as we check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit (http://ssg-advisors.com/career/public-private-partnership-advisor-southern-africa/) website for its current status.

Agricultural Investment Advisor, Job In Southern Africa

Job title: Agricultural Investment Advisor, Southern Africa
Organization: SSG Advisors
Country: South Africa
Country: Swaziland
City: Johannesburg and Mbabane

Brief Overview
SSG Advisors is accepting applications from qualified Agricultural Investment Advisor applicants for an anticipated USAID-funded project in the Southern Africa region.

The anticipated USAID funded project seeks to increase global competitiveness and intra-regional trade, as well as improve food security in Southern Africa (defined by USAID as Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe). The project aims to achieve these goals through the facilitation of domestic, regional and international financing and investment in the areas of agriculture and technology transfer. The project will also focus on increasing mutually beneficial linkages between the Southern Africa region and the United States through such means as U.S. exports, investments, joint ventures, partnerships, and distribution agreements.

Minimum Duties and Responsibilities
The Agricultural Investment Specialist will lead regional and international investment support and financial advising on a full-time, long-term basis. This Specialist will be tasked with:
    Engaging partners to identify a pipeline of viable agriculture projects or growing agribusiness (small, medium and large) to receive transaction support;
    Developing and maintaining relationships with a variety of sources of financial institutions, including commercial banks, development banks, investment banks, impact funds and private equity funds active in Southern Africa;
    Managing the delivery of financial advisory services to client enterprises in target sectors to facilitate access to finance;
    Working with international firms, particularly those in the United States, to identify mutually beneficial partnerships between international and Southern African firms; and
    Where necessary, working with financial institutions to develop new finance instruments aimed at mobilizing finance and technology in the agriculture and agribusiness sectors.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications
    Masters degree or equivalent in banking, finance, business administration, economics, international and/or agricultural development, international relations or related field.
    At least ten years of experience, preferably in the Southern Africa region working in the area of finance, banking, financial advisory services and/or investment.
    Extensive experience working with commercial investment, development banks, financial services companies in international finance or in the Southern Africa region. Existing relationships with Southern African funds and financial institutions preferred.
    Experience in originating, analyzing and structuring financial transactions.
    Experience catalyzing development results in the agriculture and agribusiness sectors, particularly with regards to agricultural inputs and staple foods, through the mobilization of private sector capital.

Procedure for Applications
Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and two references to jobs@ssg-advisors.com.
Please include "Agricultural Investment Advisor- Southern Africa" in the email subject line, and save documents (cover letter, resume, and references) in one PDF as ‘Last Name_First Name.pdf’ (e.g., Smith_Jane.pdf).
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. SSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SSG Advisors has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. While we check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit (http://ssg-advisors.com/career/agricultural-investment-advisor-southern-africa/) for its current status.

Director of Strategic Communications, Job In South Africa

Job title: Director of Strategic Communications
Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI)
Country: South Africa
City: Johannesburg
Candidate Search Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
Location: South Africa

Brief Job Description
DAI seeks a Director of Strategic Communications for the anticipated Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub (SATIH) project, a five-year trade facilitation project for Southern Africa. The anticipated project is expected to increase global competitiveness and intra-regional trade and improve food security in Southern Africa. Anticipated project activities include efforts to support national and regional bodies to facilitate intra-regional trade of agricultural commodities and economic integration, facilitate improved private sector competitiveness in key value chains, and expand trade through utilization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

Major Duties and Responsibilities:
    Serve as the key communications point of contact and resource for the USAID-funded Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub;
    Deliver targeted assistance to governments, the private sector, and civil society organizations to realize the advantages of greater regional and global trade linkages and export-oriented business development;
    Serve as managing editor of the monthly publication 'Hub Happenings' that keeps a readership of more than 7,000 regional stakeholders informed of the Trade Hub's efforts to facilitate trade, investment, and economic growth in Southern Africa;
    Represent the program's communications interests at meetings with stakeholders, including government partners, USAID, and other agencies;
    Manage public outreach efforts and media interactions at high-profile events to ensure positive visibility and attention to U.S. government protocol requirements;
    Lead the communications team in the timely production of high-quality success stories, fact sheets, brochures, country profiles, event briefers, and contractual reports, ensuring that all products conform to USAID branding and marking requirements; and
    Produce targeted media materials including short films, interviews, radio clips, and video/audio clips and an active social media presence to promote the work of the Trade Hub to a wide and informed audience.

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications:
    At least 5 years of work experience in a related field;
    Proven experience contributing to the design and implementation of a (local or national) government strategic communication strategy;
    Graduate degree in a relevant discipline such as public relations, mass communications, public policy, or journalism.
    Strong ability and desire to work collaboratively with governmental bodies in Southern Africa, international donors, local partners, and the private sector;
    Demonstrated interest in building capacity of local partners; and
    Excellent English written and oral communication skills.

Application procedure
Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI)) has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. As we regularly check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit ( http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1920 ) the recruiting organization's website for its current status. 

Deputy Chief of Party Job in Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub

Job title: Deputy Chief of Party, Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub
Organization: Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI)
Country: South Africa
City: Johannesburg
Candidate Search Location: Sub-Saharan Africa
Location: South Africa

Brief Description
DAI seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for the anticipated Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub (SATIH) project, a five-year trade facilitation project for Southern Africa. The anticipated project is expected to increase global competitiveness and intra-regional trade and improve food security in Southern Africa. Anticipated project activities include efforts to support national and regional bodies to facilitate intra-regional trade of agricultural commodities and economic integration, facilitate improved private sector competitiveness in key value chains, and expand trade through utilization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

Duties and Responsibilities:
    Work directly with SADC member states to implement and coordinate technical activities of field offices and country representatives and embedded advisors;
    Manage partnerships with private sector, public sector, civil society, other donors, and other USAID missions and U.S. government agencies;
    Coordinate activities between program components;
    Provide tactical coordination of field activities;
    Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and grantees to integrate technical activities across components; and
    Serve as the Acting Chief of Party as required.

 Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications:    Must be a national of an SADC member state;
    Graduate degree in a relevant discipline, such as business, economics, law, or related technical area;
    Minimum five years of management experience;
    Relevant development experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID or other donor-funded development programs preferred;
    Significant experience in key technical areas with proven ability to achieve program targets;
    Strong ability and desire to work collaboratively with governmental bodies in Southern Africa, international donors, local partners, and the private sector; and
    Excellent English language written and oral communication skills.

How to Apply
Apply from: http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1921
 Development Alternatives, Inc. DAI has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. While we check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit ( http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc06/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=DAINC&cws=1&rid=1921 ) the recruiting organization's website for its current status.

Director, Socio Behavioral Researcher Job in Johannesburg

Job title: Director, Socio Behavioral Researcher
Organization: International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI)
Country: South Africa
City: Johannesburg
Job Location: ZA- JohannesburgResearch and Development

About The Organization
The International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) is a nonprofit scientific and charitable organization founded in 1996 whose mission is to ensure the development of safe, effective, accessible, preventive HIV vaccines for use throughout the world. IAVI will help advance the development of an AIDS vaccine by: 1) adding value to the HIV vaccine field by identifying opportunities and gaps in vaccine discovery and development where IAVI's capabilities can best be leveraged; 2) partnering to advance quality HIV vaccine candidates to the clinic; and 3) ensuring that investments in HIV prevention and AIDS vaccine R&D remain central to the public policy and international health and development agendas by serving as a voice for the field in partnership with stakeholders and donors.

IAVI is a young, dynamic and mission-driven organization, and the work environment is fast-paced and intellectually stimulating, relying on the good cheer and high level of collaboration amongst its committed staff members.

Summary of the Position
The Director, Socio Behavioral Researcher will be responsible for defining, designing and implementing IAVI's socio-behavoural research portfolio in Africa. IAVI works with local research institutions in five countris in Africa to implement HIV vaccine clinical trials and related epidemiology and formative research. Much of this work is conducted with high-risk populations, such as men who have sex with men (MSM), female sex workers (FSW) and fishing communities. Within this context, there is an opportunity for increased socio-behavioral research to be conducted. The successful candidate will work closely with research partners and key stakeholders (including donors) to conduct a comprehensive needs assessment to understand key SBR questions to be addressed. Based on this feedback and in collaboration with partners, the Director, SBR will lead the development of a robust SBR research portfolio in collaboration with IAVI colleagues and external partners. The Director, SBR will be responsible for working closely with research partners in the design, implementation, analysis and write-up of agreed SBR research studies. Such studies will often be nested within existing clinical and epidemiological studies. Additionally this position will support IAVI's CRC partners to build upon their capacity to develop their own SBR proposals and publications.

The Director, SBR will work with relevant Project Teams and Protocol Teams, with general guidance of the Chief Medical Officer and direct reporting to the Africa Regional Director. He/she will have a high degree of research competence and is comfortable leading this initiative and providing mentorship and training to partners. He/she may, after consultation, represent IAVI with external agencies, to develop collaborations or seek funding.

Key Duties And Responsibilities
    Strategic planning and stakeholder consultations to design SBR research portfolio to answer key social cience questions related to HIV vaccines.
    Participates in selected Protocol Teams for clinical and epidemiologic studies where SBR questions are included
    With collaborating investigators, develops strategic and detailed implementation plans and procedures for SBR research studies. Oversight of SBR protocols, consent forms, data collection instruments, and preparation of suitable educational materials and regulatory documents.
    Works closely with collaborating investigators to provide mentorship, training and research skills transfer for SBR, including support and input on investigator driven grants for socio behavioral research projects.
    Participate in development of work plans and budgets for SBR research studies, and monitoring/reporting achievement of work plan milestones.
    Contributes to development of grant applications and reports for donors and granting agencies, in collaboration with the IAVI External Relations group.
    Contributes to development of, and reviewing, SBR content of IAVI documents such as the IAVI Report and other IAVI educational materials. Represents IAVI in scientific, regulatory and other capacities, as needed.
    Maintains in-depth knowledge about key SBR research topics related to HIV vaccines, NPT's, key populations.
    Attends appropriate external meetings and courses to maintain competency and awareness in assigned area, worldwide activities, and the HIV vaccine community at large.
    Other national and international duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications
    Passion for IAVI mission.
    Ph.D. in social science or related field.
    Experience with HIV/AIDS and /or sexual and reproductive health.
    Proven experience in desiging,executing and publishing socio behavioural research studies in international resource constrained settings. Knowledge of and experience with implementation of Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
    Proven experience in qualitative data analysis, as evidenced by peer review publications.
    Relevant experience working in developing countries, especially Africa region.
    Diplomatic skills, excellent judgment, proven ability to present programs to all audiences ranging from high level political to lay community groups.
    Strong organizational skills, resourceful, and mature self-starter, with proven experience in building a strong, coherent program and operations in resource poor settings with limited infrastructure.
    Experience in working in a decentralized system, and maintaining close working relationship with various departments at IAVI HQ, field office and other designated laboratories.
    Proven ability to operate within a scientific, social, medical or clinical research program.
    Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time.

Application procedure
Apply from:
https://careers-iavi.icims.com/jobs/1078/director%2c-socio-behavioral-researcher/job?in_iframe=1

International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI)) has not specified a closing date for this vacancy. While we regularly check to ensure that this vacancy remains open, please visit the recruiting organization's website for its current status.