Key Duties and Responsibilities

The work of the Community Paralegals is aimed at supporting the empowerment of key populations (KPs) to improve access to justice and reduce human rights violations with specific attention to incidents of gender-based violence (GBV) and intimate partner violence (IPV). The Community Paralegal seeks to:

• Collect, document and report cases of human rights violations in the Shared Incident Database (SID) to identify trends/patterns, support redress, litigation and reporting to international human rights watchdogs;
• Strengthen the capacity of key populations to understand their rights and seek redress for human rights breaches/violations; and
• Increase legal literacy and promote advocacy among key populations groups and other redress stakeholders.

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Background

The Caribbean Vulnerable Communities Coalition is seeking to hire a technical writer to develop a Training Manual on Participatory Action Research (PAR) that will be used in the series of workshops with CVC affiliate organizations, CVC members, and other civil society organisations. The training workshops aim to build the capacity of the participants to conduct and analyse Participatory Action Research and is aimed at Community Based Personnel interested in the areas of strategic information, monitoring and evaluation, research, information, education, and documentation. The manual will cover the principles, concepts and methods Participatory Action Research as well as the wealth of experience accumulated by CVC in conducting PAR over the last 10 years. As such, this manual would be instrumental in providing a practical step-by-step guide to Community-Based Organisations in the PAR paradigm for knowledge-building, information dissemination, information and education, and advocacy on emergent issues relevant to Key Populations in the Caribbean.

General Objective

The purpose of the consultancy is to develop a Training Manual on Participatory Action Research to be used to provide a series of capacity building programmes for different Civil Society groups partnering with CVC in research projects as well as to enable them to undertake PAR on their own.

Scope of Work

The consultant is expected to develop the training manual. The course should be designed as a modular online course to be delivered over CVC E-learning platform. Specifically, the consultant will undertake the following tasks:

• Consult with the CVC team to clarify objectives, process and expected outcomes of the assignment;

• Undertake desk review of documents provided by CVC relevant to this consultancy as well as other existing training manuals/relevant documents to inform the consultancy process;

• Propose outline of the contents/curriculum of the training manual with different modules targeting different groups of key populations;

• Design the draft and final version of training manual which includes training objectives, content, methodologies, timing, guides, tools, exercises and case studies to be used per module, in accordance with the standard acceptable to CVC;

More importantly, the final training manual shall:

• Describe the usefulness and benefit of the various modules for the capacity development of different key population groups;

• Define and explain key concepts relating to various modules in a simple and practical manner;

• Give practical examples, cases, and stories to illustrate the various concepts of the manual;

• Reflect cultural sensitivity and local context in the design of various modules;

• Provide relevant tools and instruments to be used for various activities under each module, and

• Use interactive and inspiring manner to encourage reflection, learning and inclusion.

Deliverables

The key deliverables for this consultancy include:

• Submission of work plan of the assignment including detailed outline of content of the manual and accompanying tools;

• Submission of the draft training manual for feedback and comments;

• Submission of final version of training manual, with integrated feedback and comments from CVC and changes following outcomes of a pilot training.

Institutional Arrangements

The consultant should report directly to CVC’s Research and M&E Officer.

Remuneration and Terms of Payment

The cost of contract shall be paid in the following manner:

Deliverables Percentage (%)  Amount (in US$)

• 40% upon signing the contract and submission of workplan

• 30% Upon submitting the first draft of Manual

• 30% Upon approval of the manual incorporating input by CVC

Qualifications

The consultant (or lead member of the bidding firm) is expected to possess the following qualifications:

• At least a Masters degree in Social Science, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in the area of Participatory Action Research with Community Based Organisations.

• 5-7 years of work experience in the field of training and manual development, including proven track record of successful development of training materials and training programmes for Key Populations in the Caribbean;

• Good training and facilitation skills;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Excellent written and spoken English;

• Ability to work independently and produce high-quality outputs; and

• Ability to work under tight timeframes.

Application Instruction

• Send proposal including CV showing educational background and experience, and a list of similar assignments;

• Submit financial proposal with a clear indication of daily consultancy fee and number of days to complete the task.

• Applications must be sent to cvcdroffice@cvccoalition.org by Tuesday, 30 January 2020 at midnight AST time.

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is a global federation of 131 member associations, united by a common goal: that all human beings, especially women, girls and young people have access to sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), in a world where human rights and gender equality are a reality. We are united by our values of social justice, diversity and accountability. Created in 1952, IPPF is locally owned and globally connected. We work in 161 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, the Arab World, and the Americas and the Caribbean. In 2019, we provided more than 250 million sexual and reproductive health services worldwide, 81% of them to people living in poverty.

IPPF strongly believe in global solidarity and the universality of sexual and reproductive rights and gender equality. To better fulfil our core mission IPPF has completed a reform, which has made our governance more accountable, our financial allocation system better able to ensure quality investment in the populations we serve and our safeguarding mechanisms stronger. A new board of trustees was appointed in June 2020.

IPPF is now seeking to appoint a new Americas and the Caribbean Regional Director to join its Executive Team in leading and supporting IPPF at this exciting time.

Reporting to the Director-General, the Regional Director is responsible for leadership and management of IPPF work in the region, advancing the Strategic Framework (2016-2022), and providing effective support to the Americas and the Caribbean Member Associations and the Americas and Caribbean Regional Office team. This individual will also be an advocate and thought leader for SRHR and gender equality across the region.

IPPF is seeking a senior international executive, with significant experience and interest in SRHR, gender equality, human rights, and related fields. The successful candidate will also bring significant experience leading complex, international organisations and multi-cultural and remote people management. They will have a track record of effectively working with donors in the international development sector, and proven experience of networking to build sustainable partnerships. We are looking for a value-driven individual with a strong commitment to the populations IPPF serves particularly adolescents, youth, women and girls from the most left-behind communities. They must have national work experience and extensive knowledge of the Americas and the Caribbean region, including its political environment. Familiarity with IPPF’s work and/or its Member Associations is desirable, as is experience of working with boards and youth.  Fluency in both Spanish and English is essential and working knowledge of French highly desirable.

This role will be based in Bogota, Colombia or Port-of-Spain, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. The salary is competitive and commensurate with the seniority of the appointment. Further details, including the range of attractive benefits, are available from Perrett Laver.

To apply or to download further information on the required qualifications, skills and experience for this exciting role, please visit https://candidates.perrettlaver.com/vacancies/ quoting reference 4945.

The deadline for applications is 12 noon EST, Monday 18 January 2021. Please note that applications will only be accepted in English.

Applications are particularly encouraged from female candidates and those who are openly and positively living with HIV. IPPF is committed to equal opportunities and cultural diversity. Candidates must be supportive of bodily autonomy and a woman’s right to have access to safe abortion care.

Candidates from all sections of the community are welcome to apply. IPPF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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Position Summary

• The Micro-Grants Technical Officer coordinates the pre-award planning, organization, preparation, and the post-award administration of various micro-grants provided through the Global Fund
• Interacts with CSOs and administrative staff to ensure that funds are being spent in compliance with approved agreements, CVC policies and guidelines and funding agency requirements
• Provides guidance and support to CBOs in the management of donor resources and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and process grant applications
• Manage mini-grant activities and ensure that awards are implemented in accordance with contracts terms including procurement procedures  and/or  relevant donor stipulated donor guidelines
• Manage administrative problems and/or budget changes occurring during the awarded granting period.
• Communicate the rules and regulations for grants and the responsibilities associated
• Supervise the process of planning and guiding the implementation of the sub-awardees work plans and providing financial  and technical support to grantees
• Review reports received and provide capacity development support to grantees as necessary
• Maintain grant compliance and reporting, including outcome measurement and grant budgets, ensuring they meet a  high standard of effectiveness, timeliness and completeness
• Maintain a basic grant-making manual and communicate appropriately with staff and grantees concerning policies, procedures and updates
• Ensure adequate reporting and effective information sharing, to communicate activities, progress reports, data and other relevant information to key stakeholders and donors
• Prepare monthly reports on the status of grants funded by CVC and submit them to the Finance Manager
• Maintain grant-related reference resources including grantee files, include application, awards, grant reporting schedules, and other information as needed
• Development of the capacity of implementing CSOs in financial management

The position is based in Jamaica. CVC is unable to support relocation costs.

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Submissions

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter describing his/her academic and relevant professional experience, a resume and at least two (2) references. Applications should be sent to hrm@cvccoalition.org

The deadline for submission of all applications is THURSDAY, 10^th DECEMBER 2020.

NO PHONE CALLS will be ACCEPTED. 

ONLY SHORT-LISTED APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. 

Position: Public Health Specialist (FSN 12)
Hiring Agency: US Embassy Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Announcement Number: TrinBago-2020-001
Open Period: 02/10/2020 – 02/24/2020
Salary: TTD $482, 610 – TTD $675, 644

Basic Function of the Position – Job holder, under the supervision of the CDC CRO Prevention, Care, and Treatment (PCT) Team Lead serves as Senior Public Health Specialist and Technical Advisor and focal point in Trinidad and Tobago for implementation and coordination of CDC and The President’s Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) programs in-country in collaboration with Ministry of Health (MOH) and Government of Trinidad and Tobago and leads coordination with implementing partners and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the planning and strengthening of HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) prevention, care and treatment programs and activities. Responsibilities include program development, implementation, monitoring, and reporting and close collaboration with partners to ensure that all research, analysis, clinical guidelines and procedures and policies are carried out in accordance with program objectives and internationally recognized best practices and standards. Works closely with MOHs in the region where CDC provides support to sustain and/or improve the quality and coordination of HIV and STI services in the region, including adoption and implementation of the WHO-recommended “Treat All” strategy.

As a Senior Program Specialist, the incumbent serves as the on the ground Lead for CDC and PEPFAR programs implementation and representative within the US Mission in Port of Spain.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:  A terminal degree (doctoral level) or higher in one of the following disciplines: Medicine; Public Health; Epidemiology; Behavioral Sciences or strongly related discipline required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:  Knowledge and understanding of the principles of HIV/AIDS, STI and TB program implementation and evaluation strategies and techniques. organizational management. Additionally, the incumbent should possess expert knowledge of the application of program management and the translation of evaluation data as it pertains to the improvement of program operations, guidelines, and policies. The incumbent should be familiar with the health care system of Trinidad with comprehensive knowledge of the host government health facilities, as well as attitudes and cultural practices, health care system and structures including familiarity with MOH policies, program priorities and regulations is required. Good working knowledge of USG public health programs, strategies, guidelines, methods, processes and techniques used to plan, develop, implement and evaluate results are required. Familiarity with CDC mission, organizational structures at CDC and US Embassies to collaborate with other agency staff. Good working knowledge of team management techniques to plan, organize and direct multi-disciplinary project teams, administrative requirements, budgeting and fiscal management in support of contracts, cooperative agreements, grants and purchase requisitions is required.

Education Requirements: A terminal degree (doctoral level) or higher in one of the following disciplines: Medicine, Public Health; Epidemiology; Behavioral Sciences or strongly related discipline.

How to Apply:

All candidates must be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust clearance.

For more information on how to apply, visit the Mission internet site.

Required Documents:

Please provide the required documentation listed below with your application:

Residency and/or Work Permit

Passport copy

Degree (not transcript)

Degree with transcript

Certificate or License

DD-214 – Member Copy 4, Letter from Veterans’ Affairs, or other supporting documentation (if applicable)

SF-50 (if applicable)

Any questions should be directed to HR: poshrjobapp@state.gov

The Guyana Responsible Parenthood Association (GRPA), a leading NGO in Guyana for Sexual & Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) invites applications for the position of Programme Manager.

The candidate is required to possess:

• A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, or related field, with at least three (3) years’ experience in a Management position
• or a 1^st Degree in the above fields with at least five (5) years’ experience in a Management position.
• Essential skills in Management, SRHR, Advocacy, Strategic Management, and Grant/Project proposal writing, Gender Issues, Leadership, Communications and Programme and Project Budgeting.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and supervising all the GRPA programme activities to ensure efficiency in the implementation of such programmes.
• Implementing and Monitoring policy decisions and procedures pertinent to all programme units.
• Providing meaningful input in planning the Association’s Annual Programme and Budget and, special projects.
• Maintaining overall management of all systems in the Programmes Department in consultation with the Management Team.
• Reviewing the performance of staff under his/her supervision to ensure that their skills and knowledge remain at a high standard and recommends training as necessary and directs the overall development of programme staff, through formal performance appraisals, planning and implementation of appropriate orientation and training.

A Letter of Interest, CV and two references must be submitted to the President, Board of Directors, GRPA, 70 Quamina Street, S/Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana or via email (grpa.recruitment@gmail.com) on or before December 2, 2019.

The candidate is required to possess:

• A Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, or related field, with at least three (3) years’ experience in a Management position
• or a 1^st Degree in the above fields with at least five (5) years’ experience in a Management position.
• Essential skills in Management, SRHR, Advocacy, Strategic Management, and Grant/Project proposal writing, Gender Issues, Leadership, Communications and Programme and Project Budgeting.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and supervising all the GRPA programme activities to ensure efficiency in the implementation of such programmes.
• Implementing and Monitoring policy decisions and procedures pertinent to all programme units.
• Providing meaningful input in planning the Association’s Annual Programme and Budget and, special projects.
• Maintaining overall management of all systems in the Programmes Department in consultation with the Management Team.
• Reviewing the performance of staff under his/her supervision to ensure that their skills and knowledge remain at a high standard and recommends training as necessary and directs the overall development of programme staff, through formal performance appraisals, planning and implementation of appropriate orientation and training.

A Letter of Interest, CV and two references must be submitted to the President, Board of Directors, GRPA, 70 Quamina Street, S/Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana or via email (grpa.recruitment@gmail.com) on or before 16 December 2019.

For more information please visit http://www.grpa.org.gy

BACKGROUND

CariFLAGS as a movement has a 20-year history of communication and collaboration. While during this period and in part because of the CariFLAGS undertakings, LGBTI communities in the Caribbean have achieved incremental but significant gains at regional movement building. Stronger coordination is still required and necessary. In many spaces, capacity is still maturing and uneven; cooperation relationship-driven and region-wide mobilization of resources uncoordinated.

The LGBTI movement in the region faces a fundamental challenge, which is not solely about its strength in advocacy, but ensuring that LGBTI organizations generate the leadership talent they need to achieve their objectives over the long haul as social change is not immediate. Community mobilization and organizing, accountability, strategic and efficient utilization of human and other resources, particularly for leadership and movement building also consider succession planning for sustainability.

The academy seeks to increase the quality and effectiveness of targeted advocacy, encourage strategic thinking and accountability efforts thereby increasing access of activists to participatory and decision-making spaces at the national and regional levels. This should allow for:

Strong leadership will also ensure more meaningful and optimal participation of key beneficiaries in the roll-out of activities pertaining to the planning, implementation and monitoring of the HIV response, policies and the advancement of the equal rights for LGBTI at the national and regional level, as well as sustainability of the response.

In response to this, CariFLAGS hosted a Leadership Academy with two cohorts of 21 knowledge-sharing and peer-to-peer learning between a mix of existing and emerging leaders and activists over the past two years using two different models for delivery of customized content.

Comparative Analysis – Caribbean LGBTI Leadership Academy

CariFLAGS seeks to conduct an analysis of the training models and their effectiveness, as per the following objectives:

• To conduct comparative research of training methodologies used during two cohorts
• To facilitate decision making around a suitable learning methodology for the Leadership Academy
• To gather ideas about and prioritization of content for Leadership Academy to facilitate movement/ community building, advocacy and civic and political participation.
• To develop a Knowledge Product demonstrating main achievements, lessons learned and growth potential to guide further development of the Leadership Academy.

The target audience for the Knowledge Product will include potential and current donors who are likely to invest in the growth and development of the Academy.

The Evaluation document must consider:

1. Implementation approach;
2. Community ownership/ need;
3. Sustainability;
4. Replicability;
5. Financial Management;
6. Cost-effectiveness;
7. Monitoring and evaluation.
8. CariFLAGS’ Organizational Capacity vs. Capacity required for roll-out and development of the Leadership Academy

In addition, the Final Evaluation should present and analyze the main findings and key lessons, including examples of best/promising practices for future projects in the country and region. Evaluation should also have an annex explaining any differences or disagreements between the findings of the evaluation, the Implementing Agency/Executing Agency or the recipient organization.

The Final Evaluation should include but not limited to ratings on the following criteria:

1. Project effectiveness, (Outcomes/Achievements of objectives, or the extent to which the project’s development objectives were achieved);
2. Implementation Approach;
3. Stakeholder Participation;
4. Cost-effectiveness;
5. Sustainability; and
6. Monitoring & Evaluation.

The Lessons Learned Study shall provide an analysis of the project results and identify/formulate lessons and best practices that can be shared nationally, regionally and globally.

The analysis should also recommend the best format and forum for dissemination of the lessons learned.

METHODOLOGY OF EVALUATION

The consultant should propose a methodology to be approved by CariFLAGS. The suggested methodology that will be used by the consultant should be presented in detail. It may include information on:

• Documentation review (desk study); the list of documentation to be reviewed should be included as an Annex. Not limited to project document, training documents, agenda, list and profile of participants, training materials etc.
• Interviews with content development consultants, stakeholders (including funders) and participants.
• Develop an interview schedule (list of questions)
• Review of Evaluations

Duration

The Consultant will be contracted for a period not exceeding 25 working days.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Relevant graduate qualifications in business administration, project management, social sciences, international development, human rights, community health or any other related field;

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience conducting programme evaluations, research, projects or programmes
• Proven experience of working with LGBT organizations, activists, and with vulnerable populations, including transgender persons;
• Sensitivity in working with vulnerable populations and experience of handling confidential information;
• Strong writing skills
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, community development and human rights

How to Apply

Interested individuals should submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum vitae outlining relevant experience
2. A detailed plan outlining proposed activities, outcomes and cost
3. A sample of related work

Deadline for submission is Friday, November 15, 2019, to be emailed to Dane Lewis; Regional Programme Manager. Please send applications to the following email: cariflagssecretariat@gmail.com

Project Overview

FHI 360 is a United States-based nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. It serves more than 60 countries worldwide. FHI 360 is the lead agency on Meeting Targets and Maintaining Epidemic Control (EpiC), a five-year global project funded by the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The goal of EpiC is to achieve and maintain epidemic control through strategic technical assistance to improve HIV prevention, case finding, care, and treatment programing in countries supported by PEPFAR.  EpiC is led by FHI 360 with core partners Population Services International (PSI), Palladium Group, Right to Care, and Gobee Group.

The EpiC project in Guyana will work with non-governmental organizations (NGO) and the National AIDS Programme Secretariat (NAPS) to provide HIV services to key populations (KP), female sex workers, men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender individuals, in Region 4. EpiC Guyana is currently seeking qualified candidates for two positions; Program Manager (full-time consultant) and Finance Manager (part-time consultant) for an eleven-month period (October 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020). The positions will be based in Georgetown, Guyana.

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