Alliance 2015 EU Aid
Volunteers Deployment Worldwide 77, Drive P.O. Box 1747 Lilongwe
Location:
Apprenticeship: Concern Worldwide, 55 Camden
Street Lower, Dublin 2, Ireland
Deployment: Concern Worldwide, Plot no.
227, Area 3, Mtunthama Drive, P.O. Box 1747, Lilongwe
Closing
date:
Concern are looking
for talented people with a relevant technical skillset who are committed to
long-term service in the humanitarian / development sector who can demonstrate
an outstanding ability to adapt to difficult circumstances, remain positive,
motivated and productive.
In this placement
the EU Aid Volunteer will support the development, implementation and
documentation of a Graduation programme in Malawi which involves several
innovative aspects, and to help embed the model in Concern’s resilient
livelihoods programme.
Successful
EU Aid Volunteers will benefit from:
Experience
of Volunteering in a large international NGO through an apprenticeship based in
Concern’s Head Office in Dublin
Hands-on
learning in a 12 month field placement in the Concern Malawi country programme
Opportunity
for continuous self–development with the help of a mentor, line manager &
on-line tools
Description
Concern Worldwide
has been working in Malawi since 2002, supporting the poorest and most
marginalized to build resilient livelihoods and to lead healthy and productive
lives. Since then Concern has been implementing programs on: resilient
livelihoods; gender equality, Gender Based Violence and education; health and
nutrition including community management of acute malnutrition. Concern is also
implementing an emergency response to the drought as a result of the El Nino
weather phenomenon which caused devastating crop failure in much of the
country, leaving an estimated 5 – 8.4 million people in need of assistance.
Concern is providing emergency assistance through a cash transfer response as
well as early recovery support for livelihoods and strengthening resilience to
the impact of shocks.
Concern is currently
operational in four districts in Malawi; Nsanje, Mchinji, Nkhotakota and
Lilongwe and is shortly due to commence a School-Related Gender Based Violence
programme in Phalombe district and a livelihoods programme in Mangochi
district. Overall the security context in Malawi remains stable and generally
creates an enabling environment for effective programme implementation.
Tasks
Whilst on
apprenticeship in Concern Headquarters Dublin
To
develop a strong understanding of Concern’s approach to and experience of
Graduation programming, based on our concept of extreme poverty.
To
support the Social Protection & Graduation Advisor in the development of
guidance material for field offices, in the area of social protection and
graduation.
To
support the production of relevant programme, advocacy and communication
materials.
Develop
capacity and understanding of cash transfers and their role in programming.
Develop
a good understanding of the EU Aid Volunteer competency framework
Develop
a good understanding of Concern’s values and ways of working
Design
an EU Aid Volunteer communication project plan for implementation throughout
the course of the apprenticeship and deployment period.
Whilst
deployed in Malawi
To
develop a strong understanding of the field level context for graduation
programming in Concern’s areas of operation.
To
understand the design of Concern’s Livelihoods & Resilience programming in
Malawi and how graduation can be a part of this.
To
deliver awareness and training sessions to relevant staff and partners on what
is meant by graduation & social protection, and current key trends in
thinking about these approaches across Africa in particular.
To
help develop, test and implement tools for designing, implementing and
monitoring our graduation approach in Malawi.
To
document our experiences with the introduction of a graduation model in Malawi.
To
help define an advocacy agenda for Concern, including by researching and
documenting key issues related to graduation & social protection.
To
contribute to briefings, reports and presentations as required.
To
support monitoring and evaluation of the graduation programme and ensure
consistent application of appropriate tools in the field.
To
support the production of relevant programme, advocacy and communication
materials.
Key
Performance Indicators
Material
for awareness and training sessions on graduation & social protection.
Tools
for designing, implementing and monitoring our graduation approach in Malawi.
Reports
documenting our experiences with the introduction of a graduation model in
Malawi.
Advocacy
material for Concern Malawi.
Briefings,
reports and presentations as agreed with line manager.
Demonstrate
behaviours in line with the EU Aid Volunteer competency framework and Concern’s
values.
Required
competences
EU Aid Volunteers
will be expected to progress against the EU Aid Volunteer Competency Framework
throughout the course of their EU Aid Volunteer placement with Concern.
The EU Aid
Volunteer transversal competencies are:
Developing
and maintaining collaborative relationships
Volunteering
mind-set
Managing
oneself in a pressured and changing environment
Achieving
Results
Understanding
the humanitarian context of the EU Aid Volunteers initiative and applying
humanitarian principles
Operating
safely and securely at all times
Managing
projects in humanitarian contexts
Communication
and advocacy
Technical
competences in line with the EUAV competency framework for this position:
- Social
Protection and Safety Nets
Selection
criteria
Essential:
Masters
level graduate in Development, Social Policy or related field
A
minimum of 2 years relevant experience in Social Protection, Humanitarian
Response (including working with cash transfers) and / or Livelihoods &
Resilience programming in a developing country or humanitarian setting.
Excellent
spoken and written English
Spoken
and written French to a minimum B2 level on the Common European Framework of
References for Languages
Desirable:
Proven
ability to analyze complex information and proven track record in producing
clear advocacy and communication materials
Proven
experience of designing and implementing an innovative communications project
Capacity
building and facilitation skills and experience in the delivery of training
programmes.
Condition of
service
Learning
Opportunities:
An exciting and
structured learning and development plan will be developed for each EU Aid
Volunteer. This will include; self-assessment, structured learning and
development plan reviews, on line learning, peer to peer support, a two week EU
run workshop and networking and learning opportunities across consortium. EU
Aid Volunteers will also have an assigned Mentor for the entirety of their
volunteer placement with Concern. This is combined with line management in
country from an experienced humanitarian professional.
Line
Management and Mentoring
Line Manager in
Malawi: Resilience and Livelihoods Coordinator – Concern Worldwide Malawi
Mentor: Social
Protection and Safety Nets Advisor
Working and
Living Conditions:
Job
location:
Concern
Head office Dublin, Ireland
Concern
Malawi
Contract:
EU Aid Volunteer Agreement
Volunteer
Allowance:
In line with EU Aid Volunteer daily allowances:
Whilst
in Dublin €651.91 per month
Whilst
in Malawi €460.64 per month
Accommodation:
Accommodation in Dublin whilst on apprenticeship and when deployed in Malawi
will be provided by Concern.
At the end of
volunteer placement an allowance of €1200 will be provided as a resettlement
allowance.
Travel:
A return flight will be provided to Malawi from the EU Aid Volunteers home
country. In addition a return flight will be provided for use, at the earliest,
9 months into the volunteer placement.
The cost of
pre-departure preparations; insurance, medical clearance and vaccinations will
be provided.
Selection
process
Shortlisting
and Interviews:
To apply for this
position please go to http://www.concern.net/jobs.
Please note
that only complete applications can be considered.
Full
applications require the following completed documentation to be submitted
through the
http://www.concern.net/jobspage:
Completed
EUAV application form (below)
Cover
Letter
Completed
self- assessment questionnaire available at self-assessment_questionnaire_malawi.xlsx
All
applications should be submitted by midnight on 04/09/2016
Candidates who are
selected in the initial shortlist will be required to undertake an on-line
Sonru interview from 16/09/2016.
Interview
Process:
Candidates who
progress to the final interview stage will be required to be available for a
video interview between 29/09/2016
– 06/10/2016.
EU Aid
Volunteers Training Centre
Please note that the
final stage of the recruitment process for this position will be a mandatory
ten day training. The training will take place in either October or November
2016, in Pisa, Italy. Candidates who are shortlisted will need to be available
to attend the mandatory training. In preparation for this the selected
candidates will be required to undertake 30 hours of e learning prior to
attending the face to face training. Costs for travel and accommodation to
attend this stage in the recruitment process will be provided. The final
selection will then take place after the successful completion of the online
and face to face training.
Candidates are
required to be able to start the apprenticeship for this position in November 2016.
Expected
date decision on outcome:
08/11/2016
Timetable
Date of
training:
EU run training will
take place in either October or November 2016
Apprenticeship
Placement:
3 month
apprenticeship to start November 2016 based in Concern’s head office in Dublin,
Ireland
Pre-deployment
preparation and induction:
This will include
Concern organisation induction, structured probationary period, security
training, pre-departure medical and vaccinations.
Deployment:
12 month deployment
to Concern Worldwide Malawi expected from end February 2017
Post-deployment
activities:
EU Aid Volunteers
will be able to attend a resettlement course when finishing their placement
with Concern. They will also be expected to present on their experience as an
EU Aid Volunteer at an external event at the end of their placement.