Monitoring, Evaluating and Learning Specialist
Project:US Department of State Child Protection Compact (CPC)
Location:Cote d’Ivoire
Position: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Specialist
Organizational Background:
Heartland Alliance International (HAI) is the international wing of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, a family of organizations that has been leading anti-poverty and social justice work in Chicago for more than 125 years. HAI is comprised of numerous country offices implementing programs on a broad range of human rights issues globally, as well as the Chicago-based Marjorie Kovler Center for survivors of torture. HAI's technical areas of expertise include mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), gender equity, access to justice, prevention, protection, and prosecution of human trafficking, and stigma-free health care. Across all programs, HAI promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections, and gender equity.
Overview:
HAI Cote D’Ivoire seeks a MEL Specialist for an anticipated multi-year (at least five years) opportunity with the US Department of State Child Protection Compact (CPC) to strengthen the Government of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire and civil society’s efforts to combat forced child labor and child sex trafficking using a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach across the following objectives (4Ps): Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, and Partnership.
The MEL Specialist will report to the Deputy Program Director and be responsible for the technical oversight of all MEL components of a high-quality program focused on preventing, protecting, and prosecuting child trafficking. The MEL Specialist will provide technical expertise over the program. S/he will liaise with the program team to ensure high quality monitoring, evaluation, and learning of project activities.
To Apply:
Please apply directly through Heartland Alliance International’s application portal. A complete application package will include a resume/CV and a cover letter. Please note that HAI will only consider applicants that submit a full application package.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Qualifications
-Cote d’Ivoire citizenship, residency, or work authorization required. Cote d’Ivoire nationals strongly encouraged to apply.
-Bachelor’s Degree (Advanced degree preferred) in international development, statistics, public policy, demographics, or related field required.
-At least 8 years of experience related to monitoring, evaluating, learning, and reporting on international programs, including demonstrated experience in developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation, and learning plans and/or researching protocol on international programs in Cote d’Ivoire preferred.
-Knowledge of research, evaluation and learning methods, including qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and impact data collection and analysis.
-Knowledge of US Department of State rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
-Experience with indicator selection, target setting, reporting, database management, and developing MEL and performance monitoring plans.
-Ability to set up a solid monitoring system to assess the fidelity of the implementation and the effectiveness of the program, and use this data for adaptive project management.
-Familiarity with innovative MEL methods that can be effective in remote areas with little resources.
-Understanding of gender equality and child protection considerations for the Cote d’Ivoire context preferred.
-Experience providing mentorship and support to MEL field staff.
-Experience designing and implementing surveys and other data collection tools.
-Experience working on programs focused on child protection and child trafficking preferred.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French required.
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Project:US Department of State Child Protection Compact (CPC)
Location:Cote d’Ivoire
Position: Program Director
Organizational Background:
Heartland Alliance International (HAI) is the international wing of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, a family of organizations that has been leading anti-poverty and social justice work in Chicago for more than 125 years. HAI is comprised of numerous country offices implementing programs on a broad range of human rights issues globally, as well as the Chicago-based Marjorie Kovler Center for survivors of torture. HAI's technical areas of expertise include mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), gender equity, access to justice, prevention, protection, and prosecution of human trafficking, and stigma-free health care. Across all programs, HAI promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections, and gender equity.
Overview:
HAI Cote D’Ivoire seeks a Program Director for an anticipated multi-year (at least five years) opportunity with the US Department of State Child Protection Compact (CPC) to strengthen the Government of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire and civil society’s efforts to combat forced child labor and child sex trafficking using a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach across the following objectives (4Ps): Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, and Partnership.
The Program Director will report to the Country Director and be responsible for the oversight and delivery of a high-quality program focused on preventing, protecting, and prosecuting child trafficking, as well as partnering with key Government of Cote d’Ivoire and civil society partners to combat child trafficking. The Program Director will provide technical and administrative leadership and expertise over the program. S/he will liaise with the US Department of State CPC and the Government of Cote D’Ivoire and will be responsible for activity implementation, including, but not limited to, technical, administrative, operational, and logistical management.
To Apply:
Please apply directly through Heartland Alliance International’s application portal. A complete application package will include a resume/CV and a cover letter. Please note that HAI will only consider applicants that submit a full application package.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
- Ability to manage technical assistance teams.
- Knowledge of and familiarity with international assistance program requirements, preferably US Department of State CPC, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (JTIP) and/or other funding agencies; their policies and regulations.
- Excellent representational and communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English and French.
- Oversee program start-up, management and administration. Ensure program implementation is on time, target and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
- Responsibility to assist Country Director in award management, including the implementation of all components of the activity, fiscal integrity, quality and timely deliverables, and coordination with US Department of State and all project stakeholders
- Manage subcontractor agreements and assist the Country Director in tracking their progress toward the agreed performance goals.
- Advanced staff and financial management experience
- Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and consistent with HAI´s program guidelines, principles, values and strategic plan.
- Develop partnership frameworks, partner agreements / Memorandum of Understandings, and oversee partner capacity building.
- Integrate community-based approaches, gender sensitivity, and capacity building into all activities as appropriate.
- High sensitivity to gender and demonstrated ability to integrate gender considerations in management, operation and programs.
Qualifications
Authorization to work in Cote d’Ivoire, with strong preference for Cote d’Ivoire nationals. A Master’s degree in social sciences, community development, communications, international development, and/or other related fields. At least eight (8) years of experience working on issues related to human trafficking/child protection. Demonstrated experience developing systems to identify potential partners, evaluation of capacity of partners, training development, and other technical areas related to the objectives of this activity. Demonstrated history of professional experience with large-scale, US Government funded programming. Previous experience with US Department of State strongly preferred. Demonstrated working alongside and developing the capacity of government institutions and grassroots NGOs. Fluent written and spoken English and experience presenting to a variety of audiences (national and international). Professional proficiency in French is preferred. Knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.
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Project:US Department of State Child Protection Compact (CPC)
Location:Cote d’Ivoire
Position: Child Protection and Anti-Trafficking Specialist
Organizational Background:
Heartland Alliance International (HAI) is the international wing of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, a family of organizations that has been leading anti-poverty and social justice work in Chicago for more than 125 years. HAI is comprised of numerous country offices implementing programs on a broad range of human rights issues globally, as well as the Chicago-based Marjorie Kovler Center for survivors of torture. HAI's technical areas of expertise include mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), gender equity, access to justice, prevention, protection, and prosecution of human trafficking, and stigma-free health care. Across all programs, HAI promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections, and gender equity.
Overview:
HAI Cote D’Ivoire seeks a Child Protection Specialist for an anticipated multi-year (at least five years) opportunity with the US Department of State Child Protection Compact (CPC) to strengthen the Government of the Republic of Cote d’Ivoire and civil society’s efforts to combat forced child labor and child sex trafficking using a trauma-informed, victim-centered approach across the following objectives (4Ps): Prevention, Protection, Prosecution, and Partnership.
The Child Protection Specialist will report to the Deputy Program Director and be responsible for the technical oversight of child protection project components on a high-quality program focused on preventing, protecting, and prosecuting child trafficking. The Child Protection Specialist will provide technical expertise over the program. S/he will liaise with the Government of Cote D’Ivoire and civil society organizations and will be responsible for overall technical advising on all elements relating to child protection on the project.
To Apply:
Please apply directly through Heartland Alliance International’s application portal. A complete application package will include a resume/CV and a cover letter. Please note that HAI will only consider applicants that submit a full application package.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
The Child Protection and Anti-Trafficking Specialist will coordinate project activities to deliver high quality, survivor-centered services, protect the rights of the vulnerable and prevent child trafficking. Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Contribute to the development of the project strategy and work plans.
-Establish and maintain relationships with relevant local organizations, Government of Cote d’Ivoire agencies, and private sector partners to improve referral mechanisms and services.
-Collaborate in activation of counter-trafficking committees (CTC), liaise with police and district governments, and other organizations to improve protection of survivors.
-Ensure that project strategies are in line with best practice and deploy innovative solutions to survivor assistance.
-Coordinate development and dissemination of materials and relevant tools to support awareness and service delivery.
-Assist in the development and dissemination of projects deliverables, including donor and other reports.
-Support the use of data for program monitoring, reporting and improvement, and for assessments and special studies.
-Integrate evidence-based practices in prevention and protection from other countries and adapt to the Cote d’Ivoire context.
-Prepare progress reports and maintain project documentation in adherence with HAI and USG procedures.
-Contribute to quarterly and other reports.
-Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
-Cote d’Ivoire citizenship, residency, or work authorization required. Cote d’Ivoire nationals strongly encouraged to apply.
-Bachelor’s Degree (Advanced degree preferred) in child protection, early childhood development, social sciences, educations or related field required.
-At least 8 years of experience related to child protection and/or anti-trafficking on international programs, including demonstrated experience in developing and implementing projects in Cote d’Ivoire preferred.
-Knowledge of best practices and international standards on child protection.
-Knowledge of US Department of State rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
-Understanding of gender equality and child protection considerations for the Cote d’Ivoire context preferred.
-Experience providing mentorship and support to field staff.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French required.
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Gender Technical Advisor Consultant - Roster
Job Description
Gender Technical Advisor Consultant - Roster
Location: Global
Supervisor: Director of Program Quality, Growth and Innovation
Apply by: December 14, 2022
Contract duration: Roster - project-based
Organizational Background:Heartland Alliance International (HAI) is a service-based human rights organization headquartered in Chicago whose mission is to secure the rights and well-being of marginalized people and communities. HAI envisions a world in which those whose rights have been violated are safe and empowered to actively engage in their communities and be at the forefront of social change. HAI is comprised of country offices in the Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America and Caribbean regions implementing programs on a broad range of human rights issues globally, as well as the Chicago-based Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture, which serves individuals from more than 50 countries. HAI has significant expertise in the fields of trauma-informed mental health and psychosocial support and access to justice programming for survivors of rights abuses Across all of its programs, HAI promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections and gender equality.
Summary:HAI is looking for Gender Technical Advisor consultants to provide evidence-based technical support on gender and gender-based violence (GBV) to HAI programs globally. Pre-qualified consultant candidates will be included in a roster for assignments to be made on an as-needed basis. Assignments may include support to program development, including proposal design; further development of HAI’s gender equity and GBV standards and tools; capacity strengthening of HAI staff and local partners; and other tasks designed to improve program quality in the Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America and Caribbean regions.
The Gender Technical Advisor will work closely with HAI’s Program Quality Team and in-country technical and program staff to ensure that gender equity lens and GBV programming is fully integrated with other technical areas, including mental health and psychosocial support, access to justice, child protection, and livelihoods programming. The Gender Technical Advisor will report to the Director of Program Quality, Growth and Innovation. This position can be based globally and will work remotely with possibility of international travel when needed.
Qualifications:
Languages:
To Apply:
Please submit CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and how your experience meets the qualifications required, as well as availability and consultant rates. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Heartland Alliance makes all hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, or HIV infection, in accordance with the Organization's AIDS Policy Statement of September, 1987. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact the Human Resources and Administration Office at (312) 660-1431.
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Job Description
Child Protection Technical Advisor Consultant
Location: Global (remote with potential for travel)
Supervisor: Director of Program Quality, Growth and Innovation
Apply by: September 28, 2022
Contract duration: 6 months, full-time (40 hours/week), beginning October 24, 2022
Organizational Background:Heartland Alliance International (HAI) is a service-based human rights organization headquartered in Chicago whose mission is to secure the rights and well-being of marginalized people and communities. HAI envisions a world in which those whose rights have been violated are safe and empowered to actively engage in their communities and be at the forefront of social change. HAI specializes in two core program areas: trauma-informed mental health and access to justice, while taking a human rights approach and integrating a progressive gender analysis into all of its programming including its expansive HIV/AIDS work with key populations.
Summary:The Child Protection Technical Advisor will provide technical support on child protection issues to HAI programs globally. She/he will collaborate with other HAI technical advisors to carefully assess programmatic needs, further develop HAI’s child protection standards and tools, strengthen the capacity of HAI staff and local partners, improve legal protections, and expand access to a range of protection and social services for children and adolescents in the Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America.
The Child Protection Technical Advisor will work closely with the HQ Program Quality Team and in-country technical and program staff to assure that child protection interventions are fully integrated into ongoing gender-based violence, mental health, access to justice, and education programming. In particular, the Child Protection Technical Advisor will support juvenile justice and child MHPSS initiatives. The Technical Advisor reports to the Director of Program Quality, Growth and Innovation. This position can be based globally (EU countries desirable) and will work primarily remotely with international travel.
Tasks:
Qualifications:
Languages:
To Apply:
Please submit CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and how your experience meets the qualifications required, as well as consultant rates. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Heartland Alliance makes all hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, or HIV infection, in accordance with the Organization's AIDS Policy Statement of September, 1987. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact the Human Resources and Administration Office at (312) 660-1431.
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Sustainable Livelihood Consultant
TERMS OF REFERENCE – INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Sustainable Livelihoods Consultant
Location:Global/remote
Anticipated Contract Period:September 8, 2022 – January 20, 2022. Part-time (approximately 10-15 hours/week).
Application deadline: August 24, 2022.
Heartland Alliance International (HAI) is the youngest and fastest growing part of Heartland Alliance for Human Needs & Human Rights, a family of organizations that has been leading anti-poverty and social justice work in Chicago for more than 125 years. HAI is comprised of nearly a dozen country offices implementing programs on a broad range of human rights issues globally, as well as the Chicago-based Marjorie Kovler Center for the Treatment of Survivors of Torture, which serves individuals from more than 50 countries. HAI has significant expertise in the fields of trauma-informed mental health care and access to justice for survivors of rights abuses. It is also an industry leader in access to high-quality and stigma-free health care. Across all of its programs, HAI promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections and gender equality.
The consultant will be responsible for documenting and strengthening HAI’s sustainable livelihoods approach, integrating psychosocial support and climate-smart elements, drawing from existing HAI programming and from international, evidence-based best practice guidance. This model targets vulnerable community members affected by conflict and displacement and is designed to guide global programming, with adaptation for various settings in which HAI works, and unique groups in each setting (e.g., survivors of the armed conflict and adolescents vulnerable to recruitment by armed groups in Colombia; disempowered women and returnees in Iraq).
Key Responsibilities
Program Model Strengthening/Documentation
Desk review and stakeholder meetings
Inception Report: Model outline
Model documentation and integration of feedback
Training/Dissemination
Supporting HAI’s sustainable livelihoods global Community of Practice (COP)
Education and/or Experience:
Language Skills:
HAI anticipates the Contractor beginning on September 8, 2022. All deliverables must be completed before January 20, 2022. There is potential for extension as additional activities are identified.
The Contractor will report to the Director of Program Quality, Growth, and Innovation. HAI will provide overall logistical support and assistance to the Contractor, as needed and when possible.
The Contractor is responsible for arranging and completing all activities listed in the approved proposal, in coordination with HAI’s local project and logistics staff, if applicable. The Contractor will advise HAI prior to each of those activities. The Contractor will be responsible for completing and submitting to the Company the deliverables listed in Section D of this document. The Contractor will be responsible for procuring his/her own work/office space, computers, Internet access, printing, and photocopying throughout the consultancy. The Contractor will be required to make his/her own payments for such services. The Contractor will be responsible for any expenses beyond the fee provided by the Company as determined in this document.
Payment(s) will be made upon completion of deliverables.
To Apply:
Please send CV and a cover letter explaining your interest and how your experience meets the qualifications required, as well as consultant rates. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Heartland Alliance makes all hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, or HIV infection, in accordance with the Organization's AIDS Policy Statement of September, 1987. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact the Human Resources and Administration Office at (312) 660-1431.
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Global MHPSS Technical Advisor (multiple countries)
Title: MHPSS Technical Advisor (Global)/MHPSS Director (MENA)
Location: Erbil
JOB DESCRIPTION
About Heartland Alliance International
Heartland Alliance International's (HAI) mission is to secure the rights and well-being of marginalized people and communities. HAI envisions a world in which those whose rights have been violated are safe and empowered to actively engage in their communities and be at the forefront of social change. HAI has significant expertise in the fields of trauma-informed mental health and psychosocial support and access to justice for survivors of rights abuses. It is also an industry leader in access to high quality and stigma-free health care. Across all of its programs, HAI promotes progressive, innovative approaches to human rights protections and gender equality.
HAI MHPSS programming supports the needs of the most vulnerable groups, including women, children, religious and ethnic minorities, internally displaced people and refugees, and survivors of torture, human trafficking, gender-based violence, and other forms of trauma. HAI provides direct services and works with local non-governmental partners and helps build the capacity of health and mental health professionals, legal service providers and judicial officials, government organizations, HAI’s MHPSS programming uses a trauma-informed approach that recognizes that the effects of trauma are multi-faceted; are mediated by individual, family, and community factors; and can impact individuals’ psychological well-being, physical health, spiritual beliefs, and ability to care for themselves and their families and participate in community life. HAI also recognizes that trauma has impacts on family, community, and society and that effective trauma-informed approaches need to consider interventions at these levels. HAI utilizes a strengths-based approach to its services and seeks to build national capacity in order to ensure program sustainability. HAI receives generous support for its MHPSS programs from donors including the United States government, the European Union, the United Nations, and private foundations
Role of the MHPSS Technical Advisor
The MHPSS Technical Advisor will report to the Iraq Country Director and will receive technical guidance from HAI's Director of Program Quality, Growth, and Innovation at HQ. He/she will be based in Erbil and will support the MENA program (50% time), and the rest of HAI’s global programming (50% time), to include programming in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) regions, as well as global initiatives. The MHPSSTechnical Advisor will provide technical oversight and leadership to support HAI's MHPSS programming and comprehensive case management services for participants. The MHPSS Technical Advisor will lead MHPSS strategic planning, develop intervention models, best practice guidance and protocols, contribute to proposal development, and provide training and supervision to ensure high standards of service delivery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the position include four main areas of focus:
2- Technical support to country programs (including staffing, training, supervision)
Provide regular comprehensive program updates to Country Director and Director of Program Quality, Growth, and Innovation as to MHPSS program status, current and emerging issues.
Other duties: this Job Description is flexible to respond to additional tasks or changes as identified by the direct line manager.
Essential Criteria:
Languages
Excellent verbal and written English language skills required.
Personal Competencies: Collaborative spirit and ability to work independently as well as in a team; commitment to knowledge sharing and teamwork; positive attitude and ability to see through challenges to find solutions; and strong interpersonal skills and an ability to clearly communicate, including complex concepts into layperson language.
Resilience: This project will address sensitive issues. Interested applicants should have a strong commitment to addressing the issues with cultural sensitivity, respect, and confidentiality. Candidates should be flexible, have a sense of humor and patience
Heartland Alliance makes all hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, gender identity, marital or parental status, religion, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, sexual identity, immigrant status, political affiliation or belief, ex-offender status (depending on the offense and position to be filled), unfavorable military discharge, membership in an organization whose primary purpose is the protection of civil rights or improvement of living conditions and human relations, or HIV infection, in accordance with the Organization's AIDS Policy Statement of September, 1987. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact the Human Resources and Administration Office at (312) 660-1431.
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