The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has an opening in its Geneva offices for a

FINANCE CONTROLLER

IN THE DEPARTMENT FOR WORLD SERVICE

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world. 

A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures. 

For additional information please see www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService

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Starting date:  to be determined

Duration of contract:  initial contract of 5 years

Closing date for applications:  17 April 2020

Candidates are required to be in sympathy with the core values of our organization

Average travel days per year: extensive (more than 20 days)

Purpose

The Department for World Service (DWS) is responsible for carrying out diakonal response to humanitarian emergencies and human needs on behalf of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF). In pursuance of its responsibility and based on its strategy, World Service:

• operates together with and on behalf of the LWF member churches;
• provides support to refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, their host communities and communities at risk, emphasizing livelihoods, quality services, protection and social cohesion;
• establishes and runs country programs and emergency operations;
• engages in cooperation and partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations, relevant United Nations agencies and other structures involved in humanitarian and development programs as they link to the WS mandate, and represents LWF in the ACT Alliance.

The Finance Unit in DWS is responsible for section 6.3 of the World Service strategy, Robust Financial Management that requires strategic use of modern systems to control and monitor the financial risks and to use the available resources to achieve the best value for money.

The Finance Controller is required to provide technical input on quality controls on the financial systems, procedures, reporting, budgeting, auditing and monitoring of financial risks.

The Finance Controller has a special task of working alongside the Sage coordinator to ensure monthly consolidation of sage dats from all country programs.

A large part of the time will be spent on detailed analysis of the financial and audit reports and to provide sustainable technical solutions in line with the LWF/WS established policies and procedures and the international accounting standards and practices.

Required qualifications: 

• Professional qualification such as ACCA, CMA, CPA or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration.
• Knowledge of Sage accounting software or similar accounting software.

Additional study and experience 

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Finance controller, Finance manager or an auditor in an international audit firm.
• Proficiency in English and either Spanish or French is required. Arabic an asset.
• Practical experience in rollout of an accounting software.

LWF core skills

• Analytical thinking - expert level
• Achieving results - expert level
• Initiative - advanced level 
• Accountability - advanced level
• Working effectively with others - advanced level 
• Leadership - basic level 

Required skills

• Financial management / audits - expert level
• Regulatory compliance - expert level
• Attention to detail - expert level
• Capacity building / training - advanced level 
• Data management - advanced level
• Communication - basic level 

Position environment and dimensions 

Internally, as a member of the Finance Team, reporting to the Global Finance Coordinator, mainly interacts with Finance team in Geneva, Regional Program Coordinators, Finance staff in the assigned Country programs, Office of Finance in Geneva and other WS staff in Geneva.

Externally, interacts and relates with LWF auditors in Geneva and country programs, sage systems providers, donors particularly the Related Organizations and other partners during travels to LWF field programs.

Main duties

As part of the overall task of performing quality controls through financial monitoring and reviews, key tasks include:

Financial reviews and controls

• Performing detailed review and analysis of Country Program financial reports and providing feedback on observations and corrective actions to the country programs.
• Provide on-going support to Country Programs to ensure that all financial records and backup documentation are properly filed and that all financial transactions have proper documentation.

Reporting and audits

• Ensuring that Country Programs provide the required monthly financial reports within the timelines prescribed in the Finance manual.
• Carry out quality checks on the audit statements from the assigned Country Programs in order to ensure compliance with the LWF finance manual and audit instructions.
• Work closely with the RPC to monitor the implementation of the audit recommendations arising from annual and project audits.
• Support the finance managers in ensuring that the required financial reports are sent in a timely manner to Geneva and to the fundiing agencies in line with the finance manual and the individual funding Agreements.

Planning and budgeting

• Support the Finance managers and the Regional program coordinators (RPC) to collate and analyze Country Program operational and donor budgets, paying particular attention to the accuracy, completeness and funding gaps.
• Follow-up and consolidate the annual budgets from the assigned Country programs during the times of preparing the master budget, PBO, AFR and other project budgets.

Systems improvement and capacity support

• Provide input in developing financial systems, tools, templates, procedures and processes that are aimed at ensuring that LWF/WS meets its objective of having a robust financial management.
• Provide capacity assistance to Finance managers to understand and comply with LWF/WS financial regulations and other regulations donor policies and procedures including awards and contracts.
• Provide on-going training of the Finance managers on technical accounting aspects with the goal of establishing high performing and sustainable finance teams.
• Occasionally travel to the field programs (two or three times a year) to carry out spot-check audits in order to assess Country Program compliance with the donor rules as well as WS policies and procedures.

Financial management support at the HQ office in Geneva

• Provide technical support to the LWF/WS office in Geneva regarding the A and B budgets and during the consolidation of the annual audit report and other project audits carried out in Geneva.
• As a specific task, the position holder works closely with the Sage coordinator to ensure monthly data dump from all country programs and to ensure that the Sage coordinators performs quarterly consolidation of the Sage data.
• Support other units in World Service in times of specific processes such as systems discussions, investigations, special reports to donors and unforeseen requests for financial information.
• Liaise with the Finance support officer regarding funds request from assigned country programs and to be a backup support during limited times of absence.

Major Challenges

The special assignment on the Sage system will require approximately 30% of the work time, during which the incumbent works with the Sage coordinator who is based remotely in Uganda. The special task involves the continuing with the on-going developments on the Sage system and to be involved in the Sage software upgrade and data migration that is scheduled for 2020.

To apply, click on the following link: 

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Shelter Project Coordinator, Bouar, Central African Republic

Starting date: as soon as possible

Contract: 6 months, with possible extension

Deadline for applications: 8 March 2020

Please note that this is an unaccompanied position

Contexte

Le Département d’Entraide Mondial (World Service) est la branche humanitaire et développement de la Fédération Luthérienne Mondiale, FLM (The Lutheran World Federation, LWF). Nous sommes une organisation confessionnelle internationale, largement reconnue, qui travaille dans plus de 20 pays au monde. Nous cherchons à mettre les personnes de tous les horizons ensemble dans la quête de la justice, la paix et la réconciliation dans un monde de plus en plus complexe et fragmenté.

L’engagement envers les droits humains pour chaque individu, quel que soit son statut, guide notre travail, nos actions et nos opérations. Nous sommes particulièrement reconnus pour notre travail humanitaire opportun, avec compassion et professionnalisme, et notre présence sur terrain dans les zones les plus difficiles d'accès. Notre travail met la personne au centre de tout action et notre approche est communautaire. Par-dessus tout, nous travaillons avec les plus vulnérables dans le but de revendiquer et de faire respecter leurs droits en nous nous engageant de manière proactive avec le gouvernement local et les structures communautaires.

Nos partenaires en RCA comprennent les Eglises Luthériennes et leurs Agences Affiliées, les Agences de Nations Unies dont le HCR, l’UNICEF, OCHA et les Fonds Humanitaires ; les fondations et autres partenaires financiers.

Le Département d’entraide Mondiale est opérationnel en Centrafrique depuis 2013 pour la réponse aux besoins humanitaires des personnes vulnérables affectés par les conflits armés (déplacés internes, retournées, rapatriés et communautés d’accueil). Nana Mambere, Mambere Kadei, Ouham, Ouham Pende, Sangha Mbaere et Nana Gribizi sont les principales préfectures ou les opérations sont menées et ou les besoins humanitaires sont aussi grands au regards des données sur les déplacement interne des populations et au processus de rapatriement des réfugiés centrafricains résidents au Cameroun, qui a commencé en Octobre 2019. FLM reste flexible à étendre ses interventions vers d’autres zones du pays en fonction des besoins et de l’évolution du contexte de financement.

FLM met en œuvre, pour le moment, dans les zones listées, des projets dans plusieurs secteurs d’activités, à savoir la construction des abris, la sécurité alimentaire, l’eau, l’hygiène et l’assainissement (EHA), la nutrition, les moyens de subsistance, la protection et la cohésion sociale. Les opérations sont menées à travers trois principaux bureaux terrain, à Bossangoa, à Berberati et à Bouar (où est basée l’équipe de la coordination nationale). Un bureau de liaison existe à Bangui pour assurer le contact avec l’administration publique et les autres acteurs.

En 2020, FLM met en œuvre un projet d’auto-construction d’abris par une approche de participation communautaire. Le projet sera mis en œuvre par modalité de transfert monétaire qui permettrait une participation et un choix plus dignes des ménages bénéficiaires.

Pour plus d’informations sur le mandate humanitaire et de développement, veuillez consulter le siteweb : www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService

But de la position

Sous la supervision du coordinateur de zone de Bouar, le coordinateur du projet Abris est responsable de la coordination de la mise en œuvre des activités du projet dans les préfectures de la Nana Mambere (Bouar) et Mambere Kadei (Berberati). Il/Elle assure la direction et l’orientation globales du succès des opérations. Il/Elle est basé à Bouar avec des visites régulières dans les localités les activités des projets sont mises en œuvre. Il/Elle supervise les superviseurs des activités basés à Bouar et Berberati, en collaboration avec le coordinateur de zone, le coordinateur PMER, les assistants logistiques et finances. Il/Elle participe au cadre élargie de gestion et de décision au niveau pays.

Le but principal de ce poste est de contribuer à la direction stratégique et une amélioration de la qualité du programme de FLM en RCA, à travers un soutien technique dans le domaine de la construction des abris, mais aussi dans le domaine de l’eau, l’hygiène et assainissement, au cas où les compétences du détenteur du poste le permettent.

Responsabilités clés:

Gestion du projet des abris et développement du programme

Le coordinateur du projet abris est responsable d’assurer la direction dans la zone géographique du projet sous sa supervision. Dans ce rôle, il/elle :

• Développe une stratégie de construction d’abris appropriée permettant d’augmenter et d’améliorer le processus de construction à travers la participation des bénéficiaires ;
• S’assure que les constructions des infrastructures communautaires et individuels, dans le cadre de ce projet, sont faites de manière efficace et efficiente suivant les directives et normes de la FLM, les bonnes pratiques internationales d’ingénierie de construction, les normes de l’UNHCR et des clusters abris ;
• Conduit les analyses techniques/revus et soutient l’équipe du projet dans la conception, la planification, et la construction des infrastructures, ainsi que la mise en place des politiques dans le domaine ;
• S’assure de la production des rapports d’activités aux superviseurs et donateurs dans les délais requis ;
• Suit continuellement et supervise les activités de conception, d’exécution d’évaluation des actions du projet à travers leurs résultats et impacts ;
• Développe des nouvelles propositions de projets en lien avec la stratégie de FLM et en collaboration les autres managers, superviseurs de terrain.

Coordination

• S’assure de la mise en œuvre professionnelle des accords signés avec les donateurs (notamment le HCR), des activités en conformité avec les politiques, codes de conduite et stratégie de Service Mondiale.
• Développe et maintient une communication régulière, transparente, efficace et appropriée avec l’équipe de mise en œuvre du projet, l’équipe de coordination pays, et les autres parties prenantes (bénéficiaires, leaders locaux, services étatiques, etc), en vue d’une bonne coopération et un partenariat dynamique ;
• Participe aux réunions de coordination des clusters, groupes de travail et tout autre cadre pertinent pour assurer la représentation de FLM et restituer les éléments pertinents des discussions au reste de l’équipe du projet et collègues de travail.

Finance Management

• Gere le budget du projet Abri et s’assure de la conformité des dépenses en rapport avec les normes de gestion financières de FLM, de redevabilité et de bonne gouvernance des ressources.

Staff management

• Facilite les réunions et le partage les informations utiles aux membres de l’équipe du projet et des autres staffs, tout en s’assurant que les staffs connaissent et s’approprient les plans d’activités ;
• Apporte de soutien et du coaching aux équipes du projet en vue de renforcer leurs compétences et capacités techniques et professionnelles.
• S’assure de la mise en place des objectifs de performance des staffs sous sa supervision et de ceux des staffs projet ;
• Participe aux processus de recrutement organisés au sein du projet et dans le programme, en collaboration avec le coordinateur de zone, l’administrateur chargé des Ressources Humaines et le finance manager.

Logistique et securité

• Apporte de soutien aux activités logistiques du projet, particulièrement les activités d’achat des biens et services, d’équipements, d’entretien des matériels et véhicules, etc ;
• Travaille en étroite collaboration avec les équipes de logistique et finance pour s’assurer que les achats des biens, leur transport, stockage et gestion sont faits selon les règles de l’art et de manière redevable ;
• S’assure que les politiques et directives de FLM en matière de sécurité sont respectées par les staffs et les mises à jour sont faites régulièrement.

Expériences et qualifications exigées.

• Diplôme Universitaire de niveau minimum Bac+4 en génie civile, ou autre domaine similaire ;
• Expériences de travail minimum 5 ans dans les domaines humanitaires, en particulier dans les secteurs d’appui à la construction des abris et de l’eau, hygiène et assainissement ;
• Expériences avérées dans la conduite des programmes de transferts monétaires, de préférence dans les projets abris ou tout autre secteur dans le contexte humanitaire ;
• Expérience avérée dans le suivi budgétaire et l’analyse des rapports financiers ;
• Expériences et compétences avérées dans la facilitation des formations, la conduite des évaluations, de référence les évaluations utilisant des méthodologies participatives, d'analyse et d’interprétation des données quantitatives et qualitatives ;
• Compétences pratiques dans la rédaction de notes conceptuelles, de propositions de projets et des rapports ;
• Bonne compréhension du cycle de gestion de projet, des principes et normes humanitaires, y compris CHS, les normes SPHERE et le code de conduite ;
• Bonne connaissances des outils informatiques, notamment les applications Microsoft Internet et e-mail., avec capacité d'utiliser des logiciels tels que AutoCAD, etc.
• Bonne capacité à travailler de façon autonome dans un environnement multitâche et multiculturel axé sur les résultats et à gérer des priorités conflictuelles ;
• Bonne capacité de faire face aux conditions de vie basiques sur le terrain et pendant les missions de suivi.

Compétences linguistiques

• Les compétences avancées en français écrit et oral requises
• Un niveau d’anglais professionnel/technique moyen est requis

Compétences de base de la FLM

• Reflexion analytique : niveau avancé
• Atteinte des résultats : niveau avancé
• Responsabilité: niveau avancé
• Prise d’initiative: niveau confirmé
• Leadership: niveau confirmé
• Travail efficace avec les autres : niveau élevé

Compétences techniques requises

• Conception et gestion de projets : niveau élevé
• Communication / réseautage: niveau confirmé
• Facilitation/négociation: niveau élevé
• Gestion des ressources: niveau confirmé
• Gestion des personnes: niveau confirmé
• Renforcement des capacités / formation: niveau confirmé

To apply please click on the following link:

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Gestionnaire de finances, République Centrafricaine

Type de poste et date de clôture

La date de clôture des applications est au 15 mars 2020.

Le poste est basé à Bouar, en RCA avec possibilités de relocalisation

La durée du contrat est de 12 mois, renouvelable dépendant de la disponibilité des fonds.

Contexte

Le Département d’Entraide Mondial (World Service) est la branche humanitaire et développement de la Fédération Luthérienne Mondiale, FLM ( The Lutheran World Federation LWF). Nous sommes une organisation confessionnelle internationale, largement reconnue, qui travaille dans plus de 20 pays au monde. Nous cherchons à mettre les personnes de tous les horizons ensemble dans la quête de la justice, la paix et la réconciliation dans un monde de plus en plus complexe et fragmenté.

L’engagement envers les droits humains pour chaque individu, quel que soit son statut, guide notre travail, nos actions et nos opérations. Nous sommes particulièrement reconnus pour notre travail humanitaire opportun, avec compassion et professionnalisme, et notre présence sur terrain dans les zones les plus difficiles d'accès. Notre travail met la personne au centre de tout action et notre approche est communautaire. Par-dessus tout, nous travaillons avec les plus vulnérables dans le but de revendiquer et de faire respecter leurs droits en nous nous engageant de manière proactive avec le gouvernement local et les structures communautaires.

Nos partenaires en RCA comprennent les Eglises Luthériennes et leurs Agences Affiliées, les Agences de Nations Unies dont le HCR, l’UNICEF, OCHA et les Fonds Humanitaires; les fondations et autres partenaires financiers.

La FLM est présente en RCA depuis 2013 et opère dans cinq préfectures à savoir, la Nana Mambere, la Mambere Kadei, la Sangha Mbaere, le Ouham et le Ouham Pende. Les opérations sont focalisées sur des assistances d’urgence aux personnes déplacées internes, retournés et communautés hôtes affectées par les crises humanitaires. Les secteurs d’intervention sont et resteront l’EHA (Eau, Hygiène et Assainissement), la Nutrition, la sécurité alimentaire et moyens de subsistance, la Protection et la cohésion sociale.

En raison des capacités logistiques et de la perspective de retour des réfugiés centrafricains vivant au Cameroun, la zone d’intervention privilégiée de la FLM est la zone Nord-Ouest et Ouest du pays. Une flexibilité par rapport aux zones d’intervention est quand même gardée en fonction du développement des nouveaux besoins humanitaires dans le pays.

Les opérations sont coordonnées à partir des bureaux terrains avec une coordination nationale qui sera actuellement coordonnée sur terrain à partir de la ville de Bouar dans l’Ouest du Pays et une représentation limitée en capitale à Bangui.

Pour plus d'informations sur le travail humanitaire et développement de la FLM, veuillez consulter www.lutheranworld.org/WorldService

But du poste

• Assumer la responsabilité globale de la gestion de tous les aspects financiers et comptables du programme pays de la FLM en RCA.
• Veiller à ce que les systèmes comptables soient maintenus pour fournir les informations nécessaires à la planification, au suivi et au rapportage des opérations du programme, à la sauvegarde des actifs/équipements, et la gestion des responsabilités légales.
• Le gestionnaire des finances est responsable de la supervision, de la mise en œuvre et de l’administration globales des fonctions financières et administratives du programme, comme détaillées dans la section des tâches principales de la présente description de poste.

Qualifications et expérience requises

• Financier, Comptable professionnel qualifié.
• Expérience professionnelle significative dans la gestion des programmes d'assistance humanitaire et/ou de développement dans un environnement international et de préférence avec des organisations confessionnelles ou non gouvernementales.
• Connaissance des exigences financiers avec les agences des Nations Unies, les financements gouvernementaux et des organisations confessionnelles.
• Solides compétences en leadership, en conception et en analyse et compétences démontrées en organisation, en gestion et en supervision.
• Connaissance et expérience de la coopération et gestion du partenariat avec les Nations Unies, les agences gouvernementales et de la coopération internationale au développement dans le domaine de l'aide humanitaire.
• Communication excellente et flexible avec des équipes mixtes et multiculturelles et les partenaires.
• Compétences avérées en informatique incluant la manipulation des logiciels comptables.
• Bonne capacité de vivre et travailler dans un environnement aux ressources limitées, et contexte sécuritaire changeant.

Compétences linguistiques

• Les compétences avancées en français écrit et oral requises.
• Un niveau d’anglais professionnel/technique moyen est requis.

Compétences de base de la FLM

• Réflexion analytique: niveau avancé
• Atteinte des résultats: niveau avancé
• Responsabilité : niveau avancé
• Prise d'initiative: niveau confirmé
• Leadership: niveau confirmé
• Travail efficace avec les autres: niveau élevé

Compétences techniques requises

• Finances/administration: niveau élevé
• Communication / réseautage: niveau confirmé
• Facilitation/négociation: niveau élevé
• Gestion des ressources: niveau confirmé
• Gestion des personnes: niveau confirmé
• Renforcement des capacités / formation : niveau confirmé

Tâches Principales

• Gérer et superviser directement une équipe de 6 personnes basée dans le bureau de coordination à Bouar et dans les 3 autres bureaux de terrain.
• Superviser et encadrer le personnel national dans le département de finances et les autres membres du personnel à la demande du représentant en s'assurant que chaque membre de l'équipe a une description de poste claire et reçoit des commentaires réguliers sur sa performance. Poursuivre une politique active de renforcement de capacités du personnel financier local.
• Superviser la préparation de tous les comptes mensuels et annuels obligatoires, y compris les rapports financiers et de gestion pour le Team Leader du programme FLM en RCA et le Coordonnateur des Finances au siège de la FLM à Genève, en s'assurant que les politiques comptables sont correctement appliquées, de manière cohérente; et soumettre ces comptes conformément aux délais fixés dans le manuel des finances de la FLM.
• Superviser la préparation de rapports financiers distincts pour les organismes de financement (bailleurs de fonds) tels que le Haut-Commissariat des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés (HCR), l’UNICEF, DKH, ICCO etc. conformément aux termes des contrats.
• Préparer des projections du flux de la trésorerie du programme pays conformément aux procédures, et gérer ces flux afin de garantir que des fonds suffisants sont toujours disponibles. Au besoin, soumettre des demandes de versement de fonds auprès des bailleurs de fonds en temps opportun, en assurant un flux de trésorerie fiable pour le programme.
• Etre responsable du contrôle global des dépenses par rapport au budget pour tous les projets. Le gestionnaire des finances fournira au personnel du programme des rapports et analyses financiers réguliers et précis pour éclairer la gestion de projet et la prise de décisions efficaces en temps opportun.
• Aider à la préparation et vérification de l'exactitude des budgets pour toutes les propositions de projet, les documents de projet à soumettre à Genève, financés par les agences affiliées à travers les fonds communs, les appels d'ACT pour les urgences, les demandes bilatérales aux donateurs institutionnels et tout autre projets.
• Assurez la conformité avec le manuel d'opérations du service mondial de la FLM, compris les procédures d’archivage électroniques des données, les sauvegardes et la sécurité.
• Veiller à ce que les achats soient effectués conformément à la politique d'approvisionnements du service mondial de la FLM, inclus l’exploration des améliorations des systèmes au besoin.
• Assurer la liaison tel que nécessaire avec les banques, les autorités fiscales et d'autres institutions financières.
• Coordonner la souscription et le renouvellement des assurances comme requis par la loi pour le personnel national, les véhicules, ainsi que les services de responsabilité civile, incendie, etc. Préparer et soumettre à la FLM à Genève, le cas échéant, des rapports mensuels sur les visiteurs et d'autres personnes à inclure dans les politiques d’assurances collectives.
• Assumer la responsabilité des mises à jour d’inventaires corrects de tous les équipements du programme, y compris le registre des actifs/immobiliers/immobilisés.
• Surveiller le paiement de salaires et des indemnités du personnel local ; assurer le paiement en temps opportun des taxes, assurances et avantages sociaux et assurer la tenue correcte des listes et fiches de paie.
• Assurer que tout le personnel règle les avances et/ou les prêts conformément aux politiques et procédures établies et que tous les comptes sont réglés au moment de la cessation de service.
• Agir en tant que personne de contact avec les auditeurs externes, audits des projets, et audits internes sur les questions comptables et, en consultation avec le Représentant du programme pays de la FLM en RCA, mettre à leur disposition toutes les transactions nécessaires à l'audit des comptes.
• Assurer que les mesures de contrôle interne sont correctement en place, y compris des visites régulières dans les bureaux de projet sur terrain.
• Travailler avec le personnel administratif et le représentant pour assurer le bon fonctionnement du bureau en assurant la réduction des coûts tant que cela est possible.

Autres tâches

Comme elles peuvent être attribuées par le superviseur direct.

Défis majeurs

Assurer et maintenir les normes les plus élevées de gestion financière et la redevabilité du programme pays de la RCA conformément aux politiques du Service Mondial de la FLM, des donateurs et aux normes internationales, avec des ressources matérielles et humaines limitées.

Les candidats sont tenus de défendre les valeurs fondamentales de notre organisation.

To apply, please click on the following link:

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Position: Gender Project Coordinator 70% (Regional) 

Place of Assignment: San Salvador, El Salvador

Type and duration of contract: Regional, until December 2023

Closing date for applications:  Friday, 6 March 2020

The Gender Project Coordinator supports the Global Gender Programme Manager in delivering the operational functions of the ACT Alliance Global Gender Justice Programme 2019-2023, and in the coordination (planning, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation) of the externally funded project for this programme.

S/he supports the various structures at global, regional and national levels, which involves intensive work with ACT Alliance members and partners at regional and national level to help build ACT member and forum capacities, and to facilitate increased collaboration and joint initiatives. The coordinator reports to the Gender Programme Manager, with a functional reporting line to the LAC Regional Representative and will advise the ACT Regional Representatives on implementing activities at national and regional levels.

You will find a detailed job description here: Gender Project Coordinator-Regional Position

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a cover letter, in English and by email only, to recruitment@actalliance.org putting “El Salvador Gender Project Coordinator” in the subject line and naming the documents “Firstname lastname CV” and “Firstname lastname Cover letter”.

Due to the large number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Starting date: as soon as possible

Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years

Closing date for applications: 8 March 2020

Candidates for this position require a church endorsement

Purpose

The Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ) supports the presence and witness of the member churches (MCs) of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) globally and locally. DTMJ programs are related to Theological Studies, Capacity Building and Diakonia. DTMJ also houses the advocacy unit of the LWF, the “Action for Justice” team, which focuses its work on Human Rights, Interfaith/Peace, Gender Justice and Climate Justice.

The main purpose of this position is to develop, secure and manage new funding for DTMJ programs. This may involve management of donor relationships, support to grant management. From a strategic perspective, priority will be given to institutional funding opportunities in the thematic area of Climate Justice. It is expected that the Resource Mobilization Coordinator will spend 50% of her/his time on this.

Within the remaining time (approx. 50%), the incumbent will provide orientation, guidance and support on fund raising and donor requirements to DTMJ program staff and assist them in pursuing concrete new funding opportunities.

The position holder will collaborate with the Global Funding Team of the Department for World Service, the humanitarian and development arm of the LWF, in the pursuit of funding opportunities that leverage the full potential of the structure and programmatic engagement of the LWF Communion Office.

Required qualifications:

• University degree in international development and/or fundraising (or related degree).
• Training on government /institutional grant management desirable.
• Experience in working with churches and/or church-related organizations.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in working with climate funding mechanisms.
• Fluent English required. Spanish and/or German desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and networking skills. Proactive attitude and innovative approaches towards working with potential donors.
• Advanced user in office suite, strong computer literacy.

Additional study and experience

• Proven track record of successfully fundraising for large projects/programs and managing partner and donor relations, preferably in the area of climate financing.
• Minimum 3-year international experience in the area of fundraising with global donors, preferably within faith-based/ecumenical organizations.
• Proven ability to work and report with various project frameworks including UN, EU and governmental donors.
• Experience in training others in grants acquisition.

Work time: 100%

Average travel days per year: extensive (more than 20 days)

LWF core skills

• Analytical thinking - expert level
• Achieving results - expert level
• Accountability - expert level
• Working effectively with others - expert level
• Initiative - advanced level
• Leadership - advanced level

Required skills

• Resource management / Fundraising including technical proposal writing - expert level
• Communication / networking / promotion - expert level
• Facilitation / negotiation - expert level
• Innovation - advanced level
• Project management - advanced level

Position environment and dimensions

Internally, mainly interacts with the DTMJ program staff, PMER and finance staff, and with other resources mobilization officers in the Departments for World Service, with the Income Development Officer of the Department for Planning and Coordination, as well as with LWF regional secretaries and other relevant staff.

Externally, interacts and cooperates with member churches, and donors, including UN, INGOs, and government agencies, as well as any other LWF stakeholders on DTMJ themes and programs.

Main duties

Resource Mobilization

• Responsible for the development and implementation of the DTMJ Resource Mobilization plan.
• Proactively explores and pursues funding opportunities in the field of climate justice.
• Develops, writes, coordinates requirements and submits quality proposal/s on time, in collaboration with the concerned staff – particularly (but not limited to) programs on climate justice.
• Develops and manages relationships with various donors, with a focus on institutional (governmental, inter-governmental and non-governmental) donors – particularly (but not limited to) programs on climate justice.
• Advises and provides technical support to program staff in resource mobilization and grant management.
• Ensures that the approved grants are compliant with all requirements of donors and in line with the LWF strategy, core commitments, ethical standards, and policies.
• Takes part in the management and monitoring of approved institutional grants of DTMJ as per the contractual agreements with donors.
• Supports the development and implementation of CO fundraising strategy.

Expertise, Support, Learning and Development

• Leads DTMJ staff on strategic engagement with key funding partners and development of a broader funding portfolio.
• Supports the stewardship of resources in the CO in order to make best use of the available funding.
• Researches and monitors strategically the fundraising trends, activities and practices. Identifies trends and priorities with existing and potential donors, with a particular focus on climate funding.
• Active member of the cross-departmental Staff Working Team on Resource Mobilization.

Communication and Promotion

• As the DTMJ Resource Mobilization focal point, represents LWF and networks with key institutional and international donors to promote DTMJ programs.
• Explores new funding opportunities in-country, internationally and in Switzerland.
• Ensures a good visibility and updated information flow within LWF for his-her area of responsibility.

Major Challenges

In addition to being a new position developed in a context of restructuring, the challenge is to contribute to developing funding for DTMJ’s programmatic engagement and resourcing the newly established Action for Justice Unit as it brings together experiences from MCs and from World Service programs.

To apply, please click on the following link:

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Starting date: To be agreed

Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years

Closing date for applications: 31 March 2020

Candidates for this position require a member church endorsement as well as being an ordained pastor in a member church

Purpose

The LWF is a communion of 148 member churches in 7 regions, living and working together for a just, peaceful and reconciled world.

The LWF Strategy 2019 - 2024 “With a passion for the church and for the world” identifies two priorities: supporting the churches’ presence and vibrant witness in the world and promoting human dignity, justice and peace.

Under the leadership of the General Secretary, and in relation with her-his region of responsibility, the Regional Secretary for Latin America, the Caribbean and North America:

• Accompanies member churches in their ministry, offering counsel, support and cooperation.
• Supports churches to express their relationships of communion in their shared life and witness.
• Acts as a facilitator in the implementation of LWF’s programmatic work, ensuring coherence, consistency, relevance and responsiveness, both regionally and globally.

Required qualifications:

• Degree in Theology.
• Endorsed by the Lutheran member church of his-her country.
• Ordained pastor in a member church.
• Excellent written and spoken Spanish and/or Portuguese as well as English.

Additional study and experience

• Successful experience of at least 5 years in positions involving mission, theological reflection, as well as planning.
• Demonstrated excellent capacity in mediation, coaching, and group/process facilitation.
• Demonstrated diplomatic, relational and political skills.
• Solid experience within a LWF MC and in regional settings.
• Demonstrated excellent capacity to develop interpersonal working relationships at both strategic and operational levels.
• Proven ability to lead and interact with multi-cultural and multi-professional teams with indirect supervision role.

Average travel days per year: extensive (more than 20 days)

LWF core skills

• Analytical thinking - expert level
• Initiative -expert level
• Leadership - expert level
• Working effectively with others - expert level
• Achieving results -advanced level
• Accountability - advanced level

Required skills

• Organisational development - expert level
• Communication - expert level
• Networking - expert level
• Facilitation / negotiation / mediation - expert level
• Advocacy / influence - expert level
• Project management - basic level

Position environment and dimensions

Represents the LWF Communion Office regionally and acts as the primary entry point for accompaniment, advice and support to and from MCs.

Nurtures and gives shape to programmatic work and activities in MCs at regional level, in accordance with defined work plan.

Provides guidance and contextualizes LWF policies and practices, ensuring consistency and quality at regional level.

Contributes at regional level to LWF’s sustainable development and funding.

Major influence role in shaping regional and global LWF impact and outcomes.

Internally, interacts with the General Secretary and the staff of the Office of the General Secretary, all LWF departments, program staff, event organizers, Regional Expression Officers.

Externally, interacts primarily with MCs as well as other churches, ecumenical bodies, donors and related agencies, and any other relevant LWF stakeholders.

Main duties

Under the leadership of the General Secretary, and in relation with her-his region of responsibility, the Regional Secretary for Latin America, the Caribbean and North America:

• Provides pastoral accompaniment through regular visits to the MCs.
• Identifies and promotes the development of church leadership regionally and globally, both clergy and lay.
• Facilitates relationships between MCs, mitigates tensions and manages conflicts as needed.
• Monitors and develops LWF orientations, strategy and objectives.
• Plans and facilitates regional and sub-regional leadership meetings.
• Supports the initiation, design, planning, implementation and reception of programs and processes of the LWF Communion office as a whole and in the region of responsibility.
• Identifies and coordinates expertise and resources in the Communion for program work and capacity building.
• Participates in and contributes to the periodic program reviews of the departments.
• Cooperates with other LWF Regional Secretaries to ensure global cohesion of the Communion Office and consistency between and in the regions in programmatic work, LWF approaches and methodologies.
• Advises and supports communication for the purpose of communion building.
• Convenes a regional Communion Office staff working team to exchange information and address issues in the region of responsibility.

Major Challenges

This new position requires creativity and flexibility in order to give it shape and bring it to full fruition at a time of change.

To apply, please click on the following link:

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Starting date:  As soon as possible

Closing date for applications:  13 December 2019

Duration of contract:  initial contract of 5 years

Extensive travel of more than 20 days per year

Candidates are required to be in sympathy with the core values of our organization

Purpose

The Department for World Service (DWS) is responsible for carrying out diakonal response to humanitarian emergencies and human needs on behalf of the Lutheran World Federation - a Communion of Churches (LWF).

In pursuance of its responsibility and based on its strategy, DWS

• Operates together with and on behalf of the LWF member churches;
• Provides support of refugees, returnees, internally displaced people, their host communities and communities at risk, emphasizing livelihoods, quality services, protection and social cohesion;
• Establishes and runs country programs and emergency operations;
• Engages in cooperation and partnership with governmental and non-governmental organizations, the relevant United Nations agencies and other structures involved in humanitarian and development programs as they link to the WS mandate and represents the LWF in the ACT Alliance.

Quality programming, learning, and accountability at all levels are key commitments in the Global Strategy of DWS.  The main purpose of this position is to develop and support the implementation of these commitments, with particular responsibility for the digitalization of data management across LWF Country Programs.

In particular, the position holder:

• Leads the conceptualization and technical implementation of digital data collection and management across World Service;
• Enhances the learning and capacity development of LWF World Service in Country Programs in digitized data management and PMER;
• Builds internal practices and processes to ensure data quality and timeliness;
• Supports PMER processes at all levels (project, Country program, and in Geneva).

Required Qualifications

• Master's university degree in Economics, Statistics, Sociology or similar subjects with a strong emphasis on quantitative research methodology.
• Further training and expertise in Technology for Development and demonstrated experience managing cloud-based data management systems.
• Proficient and comfortable in managing and cleaning data in excel or other spreadsheets tools including the use of functions and understanding concepts of relational data.
• Excellent writing skills in producing report documents with Word, and presentations with PowerPoint, and the use of project management and communication tools like ClickUp, Teams, Sharepoint.
• Excellent organization, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with proven experience participating in organization workshops.
• Able to work within an internationally distributed team, with some travel and under time pressure.
• Proficiency level of English, working knowledge of French or Spanish are an asset.
• Church endorsement is required.

Additional Study and Experience

• At least 5 years working experience with coordinating and monitoring (MEAL) responsibilities, preferably in an NGO and/or within faith-based/ecumenical organizations.
• At least 3 years working experience in the humanitarian or development work in the field.
• Proven experience and expertise in using digital data collection tools, such as Kobo, Commcare, Survey CTO, Newdea, and others.
• Proven experience working with cloud-based data management systems and digital data collection tools.
• Proven experience with managing large relational data sets.
• Technology for development experience desirable.

LWF Core Skills

Achieving results - level high

Accountability - level high

Working effectively with others - level high

Analytical thinking - level high

Initiative - level high

Leadership - level confirmed

Required Skills

Digital data management tools expertise - level high

Communication of technical jargon to non-technical people - level high

Indicator management - level high

Report writing - level high

Planning and evaluation methodology - level confirmed

Facilitation and coordination - level confirmed

Position Environment and Dimensions

Internally, as a member of a team of QAA, mainly interacts with World Service in Geneva and with QAA team members outside Geneva, with the Global Grants team, and globally with country programs technical staff in view of PMER and digitalisation.

Externally, interacts and cooperates with technical staff from related agencies, and other like-minded organisations.

Main Duties

Digital data management

Design and facilitate implementation of road map for digital data management for LWF Country Programs.

Ensure that key data elements are identified, forms and tools are developed to capture efficient data, and data is collected in standardized and timely way compatible with the identified digital tools.

Maintain data dashboards and spreadsheets to meet the requirements.

Conduct internal reviews to ensure the quality of the data collected.

Support technically the roll out and review of the Global World Service Strategy, with a focus on indicator tracking and the collection and management of country results data.

Processes and Tools Development

Lead the development of new digital data collection processes and coordinate the roll out and capacity building at field level.

Contribute to the development of tools and process for the quality check in close collaboration with the Operations Team.

Facilitate and document in-house planning processes. Create methodologies and guidance notes for Country Programs.

Support the efficient use of Newdea, our online PMER system.

Updating guidance notes on evaluation, peer-reviews and feedback mechanism of achievements to the grassroots, and other PMER materials as needed.

Analysis and capacity building of Country Programs digital PMER and data management processes (during travels, remote support).

People Coordination and Capacity Building

Support the daily coordination of the global QAA team’s work.

Support and develop the functional capacity of the global QAA team.

Major Challenges

To support efficient networking and coordination among the global QAA team, regional focal points and within the Country Programs.

To ensure close cooperation with the RPCs and the Country Programs, supporting efficient communication within the department and giving and receiving regular information specific to the QAA team. To effectively and efficiently work with relevant colleagues globally to ensure that good quality data are collected and meaningful reports are produced and uploaded on-time.

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Starting date:  As soon as possible

Closing date for applications:  13 December 2019

Limited travel of up to 19 days per year

Working rate of 80%

It should be noted that this is a local hire position

Purpose

LWF is a faith-based organization with a strong commitment to the human rights and a long-lasting engagement with the UN.

The Department for Theology, Mission and Justice (DTMJ) is primarily responsible for programs and themes geared towards supporting the presence and witness of the member churches (MCs) of the Lutheran World Federation – a Communion of Churches (LWF) globally and locally. DTMJ also houses the advocacy unit of the LWF.

The Action for Justice is a team located in DTMJ under the leadership of the Head of Advocacy and dedicated to represent and promote LWF programmatic work carried out worldwide at local and national levels on the following themes: human rights, gender justice, climate justice and interfaith and peace. Using the Local to Global methodology, the Action for Justice team ensures that issues related to these themes are developed in MCs and in World Service (WS) country programs and reported through global mechanisms focusing on the United Nations and its High Commissioners for refugees and human rights, in a highly political international environment.

The main purpose of the position is to focus on advocacy for gender justice in close cooperation with the unit for theological studies, ensuring advocacy is rooted in Lutheran theology.

In consistence with LWF policies, Assembly and Council resolutions the purpose of this position is to contribute to enhanced capacity and awareness on gender justice and women´s human rights in member churches and World Service country programs.

In her-his role, the incumbent will handle, share and safeguard information relevant to the theme, provide logistics in organising travels and events.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in Gender Studies or equivalent.
• Training in project management.
• Proficiency in English, and ideally French, German and Spanish.
• Advanced level in office suite, database and content management system (CMS).
• Knowledge of financial administration or bookkeeping/accounting.

Additional Study and Experience

• At least 3-year international experience preferably with faith-based/ ecumenical organization.
• Working experience in relation with development project management in gender mainstreaming and development issues.
• Proven experience in writing English advocacy/communication papers accessible to various audiences.
• Proven ability to interact and work in various cultural environments.
• Knowledge of LWF member churches, mission societies, LWF related agencies and/or ecumenical organizations.

LWF Core Skills

Achieving results - level high

Working effectively with others - level high

Analytical thinking - level high

Initiative - level high

Leadership - level confirmed

Accountability - level confirmed

Required Skills

Communication / Networking - level high

Facilitation / Negotiation - level high

Advocacy and Policy Development - level confirmed

Training - level confirmed

Project management - level confirmed

Resources management / fundraising - level basic

Position Environment and Dimensions

Internally, as a member of the Action for Justice team, mainly interacts with the Program Executive for Gender Justice & Women's Empowerment, with DTMJ Support Team, with WS staff, with the Gender focal group, with communication staff in DPC, and regional secretaries. Collaborates with other DTMJ program staff and LWF departments on project management issues and coordination, in particular with AFJ and WS programs.

Externally, interacts and cooperates worldwide with UN and other relevant inter-governmental bodies, INGOs, missions, related agencies, MCs, ecumenical organizations and donors.

Main Duties

Advocacy

Coordinates LWF’s engagement with the UN Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), SDG5, Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and relevant international mechanisms for the protection and promotion of Gender justice.

Provides capacity building training on CEDAW and women human rights advocacy in general for MCs and country programs.

Organizes lobbying meetings in Geneva and other capitals with missions and INGOs for representatives from/of MCs and country programs.

Researches and develops policy papers emerging from LWF’s advocacy work on Gender Justice.

Supports the development of policy positions in relevant thematic areas; supports in the writing and editing of CEDAW reports and advocacy papers.

Monitors developments, attends meetings, workshops and events related to women’s human rights.

Carries out advocacy with a particular focus on Sexual and Gender Based Violence, Women’s Empowerment, Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights.

Contributes from a gender justice perspective to policy development and advocacy in other areas of concern for the LWF.

Communication Support

Processes information and data on RBA projects for presentation purposes.

Feeds LWF communication and resource mobilisation with appropriate facts and messages on RBA projects.

Administrative and Coordination Support

Liaises with WS country programs and MCs in the coordination and monitoring of women’s rights related L2G2L programs/projects.

Liaises with other staff such as PMER and Resource Mobilization colleagues on risk management, donors’ compliance and fundraising.

Arranges meetings, conferences, travels and visitors’ logistics.

Prepares payment vouchers and monitors expenditures.

Ensures a proper information/data/documentation management, including inputting data into dedicated software tool.

Major Challenges

To promote Gender Justice that is rooted in Lutheran theology and consistent with international conventions and norms, in cooperation with country programs and MCs that may have different positions.

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The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has an opening in its Geneva offices for a

GLOBAL FUNDING OFFICER

Starting date: as soon as possible
Closing date for applications: 14 February 2020
Duration of contract: initial contract of 5 years

Candidates for this position require a church endorsement

Purpose

LWF World Service is the humanitarian and development arm of the Lutheran World Federation. We are a widely recognized, international, faith-based organization working in over 20 countries. We seek to bring people of all backgrounds together in the common quest for justice, peace, and reconciliation in an increasingly complex and fragmented world.
A commitment to the human rights of every individual, regardless of their status, guides our work, actions, and operations. We are particularly known for our timely, compassionate, and professional humanitarian work, and for our field presence in hard-to-reach areas. Our work is people-centered and community- based. Above all, we work with the most vulnerable, and in order to claim and uphold their rights, we engage proactively with local government and community structures.
The Global Funding Team (GFT) in World Service is responsible for securing and managing new funding opportunities as part of World Services’ efforts to diversify its funding portfolio.
During the 2013-2018 Global Strategy this work has mainly focused on securing grants from institutional donors (including US Government and EU) in an effort to provide funding for the World Service country program operations, in particular those associated with refugees and IDPs.
As part of more intensified efforts to further diversify funding opportunities during the new 2019-2024 Global Strategy, the GFT intends to broaden its funding portfolio beyond institutional grants and pursue other funding sources and partnerships (including foundations, private, corporate, individual and other sources) in Switzerland and in newly emerging markets.
There will be increased collaboration with the LWF’s Department for Theology, Mission & Justice’s (DTMJ’s) Action for Justice unit, and in particular collaboration with the Resource Mobilisation Coordinator in DTMJ and where possible/relevant seek funding which will benefit both departments.
A large part of the time will be spent identifying new opportunities which will include mapping and identification of potential donors, followed by building, nurturing and developing those relationships. Duty travels will mainly focus on visits to potential donors and as part of the donor relationship tasks.

Required Qualifications
Master’s degree in business development or marketing, and/or other related subjects.
Proficiency in English, German, French required. Arabic an asset.

Additional Study and Experience
Minimum 3-5 years of experience in resource mobilization and donor relationship management roles and responsibilities.
Knowledge and experience of collaboration and building relations with HNWIs, foundations and private sector donors (and particularly in the field of humanitarian assistance, advocacy, human rights and sustainable development).
Ability to work independently and at times with little supervision.
Experience with innovative approaches to funding and fund raising.
Flexible, ability to travel at short notice.
Strong computer literacy.

LWF Core Skills
Achieving results – expert level
Initiative – expert level
Analytical thinking - advanced level
Leadership – advanced level
Working effectively with others – advanced level
Accountability - advanced level

Required Skills
Innovation - expert level
Communication - expert level
Networking, advocacy – expert level
Facilitation, negotiation - expert level
Stakeholders Management/ resource Mobilization – expert level

Position Environment and Dimensions
Internally, as a member of the Global Funding Team, reporting to the Global Funding Coordinator, mainly interacts with World Service in Geneva, including the Extended Management Team, and with the Action for Justice’s team and Resource Mobilization Coordinator in DTMJ.
Externally, interacts and relates with other Swiss NGOs, INGOs, authorities, corporate sector, foundations, private donors and other like-minded agencies. Travels required as necessary.

Extensive travel: more than 20 days per year

Main Duties
Donor Development & Diversification
As part of the overall task of identifying and pursuing funding opportunities with new donors (World Service’s donor development and donor diversification strategies) key tasks will include:
Research and map potential funding partners in Switzerland and in newly emerging markets (including foundations, private, corporate, individual and other sources);
Conduct other necessary ground work and research in order to position LWF for future funding opportunities;
Meet and establish relations with potential funding partners;
Prepare potential funding partners profiles (geographic and thematic priorities / areas of interest, eligibility criteria, funding mechanisms, etc);
Conduct analysis on potential funding partners; interests and identify matchmaking possibilities and funding opportunities for the World Service strategic priorities;
Establish, pursue and build relations with the relevant and potential funding partners and donors (including meetings, visits, conference calls, follow up and other tasks needed to build the relations).

Works closely with program staff (DWS and DTMJ) to be familiar with the program content and ensure the sourcing of relevant funding.

Expertise, Support, Learning and Development
Supports and advises WS GFT and DTMJ Action for Justice’s team on strategic engagement with key funding partners and development of potential fundraising networks.
Monitors strategically the fundraising trends, priorities, landscapes, mechanisms, activities and practices with existing and potential donors.
Contributes actively to sustainable knowledge management and continuous improvement.

Communication and Promotion
Represents LWF in public fora and networks with potential donors.
Ensures a good visibility and updated information flow through the various LWF communication channels.

Special Duties
As may be assigned by the supervisor.

Major Challenges
In this new position, the incumbent will have to develop and build a network of potential new donors without initial returns on investment. A lot of patience and commitment will be needed to open doors and generate the release of funds for LWF programs.

To apply, please click on the following link:

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Position: ACT Regional Representative (Asia and the Pacific) 

Place of Assignment: Bangkok, Thailand

Duration of Contract: 2 years, fixed term.

Closing date for applications:  Friday, 21 February 2020

Travel: Up to 30%, primarily to national forums and field sites 

The Regional Representative is responsible for the overall leadership, representation and effective management of the ACT Alliance Secretariat in Asia and the Pacific in order to deliver on strategic direction resulting in a positive impact in the life of people. She/he ensures programme implementation in an accountable and participatory manner in accordance with the ACT Global Strategy and approved ACT policies and guidelines. As part of a global ACT Secretariat, the Regional Representative strengthens and supports national, sub-regional and regional ACT forums in Asia and the Pacific in their work in emergencies, sustainable development and advocacy.

You will find the detailed job description here: Regional Representative Asia-Pacific

Due to the large number of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Starting date:  as soon as possible

Closing date for applications:  31 January 2020

Duration of contract:  initial contract of 5 years

Working rate of 60%

Candidates are required to be in sympathy with the core values of our organization

It should be noted that this is a local hire position

Purpose

The Department for Planning and Coordination (DPC) is responsible for the overall coordination of the planning, monitoring and reporting of the LWF Communion Office (CO) of the Lutheran World Federation – a Communion of Churches (LWF) and for the assurance of the quality and accountability of LWF outcomes. DPC oversees and supports the work of the LWF in various areas including in Resourcing.

The main purpose of this position is to support LWF mission and strategy in developing, securing and managing institutional un-earmarked funding for the Communion Office (CO), through coordination and engagement with a number of LWF funding partners. The incumbent shall also convene the Staff Working Team on Resource Mobilization and oversee donor relationship management for a selected number of donors.

Required Qualifications

• University degree in fundraising, business, accounting or a related degree combined with relevant job experience.
• English written and oral proficient, as well as one other LWF language.  Other LWF languages desirable, in particular French.
• Conversant in office suite, database and Content Management System.

Additional Study and Experience

• Minimum 3-year international experience in the area of fundraising with global donors, preferably within faith-based/ecumenical organizations.
• Proven track record of successfully funding projects/programs and managing partners and donors’ relations.
• Demonstrated ability to work and report with various project frameworks from different sectors (public, private, foundations).

LWF Core Skills

• Achieving results - level high
• Accountability - level high
• Working effectively with others - level high
• Leadership - level confirmed
• Initiative - level confirmed
• Analytical thinking - level confirmed

Required Skills

• Communication / Networking / Promotion - level high
• Facilitation / Negotiation - level high
• Resources management / Fundraising - level high
• Project management - level confirmed
• Innovation - level confirmed

Position Environment and Dimensions

Internally, mainly interacts with Resource Mobilization Coordinators, PMER and finance staff from other departments, LWF regional secretaries, Head of Finance and Director for DPC.

Externally, interacts and cooperates with counterparts in member churches, related organizations, ecumenical organizations, NGOs and other donors, institutional or individual, public or private.

Global level responsibility for:

• Managing donor relationship (including communication) of institutional un-earmarked funds.
• Coordinating the LWF annual funding requests and LWF CO agreements.
• Supporting the fundraising strategy development and implementation for the Geneva Communion Office.

Limited travel from between 7 and 19 days per year

Main Duties

Resource Mobilization

Interacts with member churches, related organizations, and other donors to increase and manage un-earmarked funding (e.g. LWF membership fees, LWF Assembly fees, Endowment fund, legacy giving, bequest (individual and institutional) and online donations through LWF website) and generate financial support for Communion and Ecumenical Relations activities.

Monitors and ensures regular information / communication with concerned parties.

Coordinates the CO annual funding request, commitments and agreements/MOUs with related organizations:

• overviewing CO agreements, funding agreements (periodical, once in three years) and the signature of the annual funding commitment per related organization / member church (at least 10).
• coordinating in-house requests at departmental levels (DTMJ, GS, DWS, DPC) and collating one final request per related organization underlining the financial request for each program per department and comparing with the previous request.

Supports the development and implementation of CO fundraising strategy.

Researches new opportunities for fundraising for LWF non-program related needs.

Explores other sources of funding to support the LWF strategy.

Expertise, Support, Learning and Development

Develops and manages internal processes to support donor relationship and coordination in the CO.

Contributes to strategic engagement with selected funding partners, and development of potential fundraising networks.

Support the stewardship of resources in the CO to make best use of the available funding.

Studies, analyses and monitors the fundraising trends, activities and practices with existing and potential donors specific to un-earmarked funds.

Convenes the Staff Working Team on Resource Mobilization.

Communication and Promotion

Ensures a good visibility and updated information flow as required by the scope of the position, including communication or news articles, plans for campaigns, etc.

Organizes regular donor visits to the CO (twice per month on average) including Working Together meetings with the related organizations.  Ensures a smooth update on the situation and funding possibilities.

Special Duties 

As may be assigned by the supervisor.

Major Challenges

To develop and generate general income for the CO specific to un-earmarked funding.

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Position: Compliance Officer (Regional) 

Place of Assignment: Bangkok, Thailand

Duration of Contract: 2 years, fixed term.

Closing date for applications:  Friday, 10 January 2020

Travel: Up to 20%, primarily to national forums and field sites 

The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the ACT Secretariat is compliant with reporting requirements and policies internally in the Alliance as well as to external stakeholders. S/He will report to the Director of Operations and in matrix management to the Regional Representative for Asia/Pacific.

You will find the detailed job description here: Compliance Officer

Due to a large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.