Organization: Adeso - African
Development Solutions
Organizational Context: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant
African based international development and humanitarian organization.
Position Title: Chief Program Officer
Reporting to: Executive Director
Working With: All levels of staff
worldwide
Employment Status: Full time, one
year or two year contract
Program / Duty Station: Nairobi
Starting Date: ASAP
Commitment to Diversity: Adeso is an equal opportunity
employer and does not discriminate based on one's background, beliefs, gender
or sexual orientation.
Position Summary: Reporting to the Executive
Director, the core function of this position is to lead and manage all of
Adeso’s programs.
The CPO
will lead more than 10 programs delivered across more than 15 field offices in
3 countries with a program staff of over 200.
The CPO
will be responsible for all program planning, organizing, operating, staffing
and budgeting.
The CPO
will also assist the Executive Director and CFO with strategic planning
activities including fund development.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities
- Provide inspiring leadership and management to ensure the effective, quality and timely delivery of all of Adeso’s programs.
- Develop robust management systems and tools to enhance efficiencies and accountability throughout the program structure.
- Set program priorities and provide day-to-day guidance within the overall vision, mission and goals of Adeso; support, enable and hold accountable program staff within this framework.
- Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization
- Develop and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful outcome of the programs
- Lead the development of a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the program and to identify areas for improvement
- Develop new and unique ways to improve the efficiency of program operations across the organization
- Focus on client needs; anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
- Implement and lead a continuous quality improvement process throughout the program area focusing on systems/process improvement.
- Ensure that all program activities operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of Adeso, as well as in accordance with relevant donor rules and regulations.
- Prepare and submit an annual operational budget for programs to the ED and CFO for review and approval, manage effectively within the budget and report accurately on the progress made and challenges encountered.
- Lead a high performing field team at all levels by developing and mentoring them. In partnership with HR, implement recruitment, training and retention strategies.
- Lead a robust new business development approach that proactively identifies, pursues and wins new funding within Adeso’s vision and goals.
- Actively contribute to the content and development of concept notes and proposals for additional program funding.
- As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), provide leadership coverage for other members of the SMT in their absence as required.
Skills and Qualifications
- A minimum of ten years professional experience with a minimum of five years senior – leadership experience supervising seasoned staff operating multiple field programs across Africa
- Bachelor’s degree in Management or related field
- Experience with USAID funded programs including USAID rules and regulations including engaging with key stakeholders in the national and international NGO community.
- Relationship builder and communicator with experience leading diverse work teams, developing organization-wide strategies for program excellence, engaging community partners and working closely within the senior leadership team.
- Proven ability to monitor and evaluate field programs and understands the relationship between field and HQ.
- Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
- Foster Teamwork – the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
- Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.
- Assertive decision-maker - Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
- Outstanding problem solver - Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
- Ability to travel 50% of the time to provide on-site leadership to programs
- Ability to work independently and on one’s own initiative.
- Understanding of and commitment to humanitarian principles
- Cultural sensitivity
Terms of Reference for Project Video Producer / Photographer
Organization: Adeso – African
Development Solutions
Project: Promoting Women’s Political
Participation for development of peace and security in Puntland (PROWOPP)
Position Type: Short-term
consultancy
Study / Assessment Topic: Project Video Producer Consultancy
assignment for documentation of PROWOPP accomplishments
Technical & Cost Proposals: The service provider is required to
provide a technical proposal on how these works & tasks will be completed
and proposal covering all costs.
Position Location: Puntland - Bari,
Mudug, Sanaag and Sool
Duration: Up to 10 days
Reporting to: PROWOPP Program
Manager, Adeso
Working with: Program Officer, Community Liaison
Officer and Community Trainers
Starting Date: Third Week of June 2014
Advertisement Issued: 3rd June 2014
Application deadline: 12th June 2014
Organizational Background: Adeso is an expanding and vibrant
African-based international organization, working with communities to create
environments in which Africans can thrive.
We work to
prevent and overcome situations that adversely affect community well-being by:
reinvigorating the economy, developing skills for life and work, providing
humanitarian aid, and influencing policy.
Our belief
that economic, social and environmental security is the bedrock of a healthy
community drives the nature and intent of our programming.
Adeso has
been strengthening rural livelihood and delivering innovative humanitarian aid
and development programs for the past 20 years. Currently, we have programs in
Somalia, Kenya and South Sudan.
Our present
donor portfolio includes the European Commission, USAID, SIDA, SDC and UNICEF,
among others. Adeso is an exciting, dynamic organization experiencing managed
rapid growth. It offers sound employment conditions with opportunities for
personal growth and development.
Project Summary: PROWOPP is a two year initiative
funded by the EU which is being implemented by Adeso in Puntland, Somalia.
The project
is aimed at promoting gender equality and women’s empowerment and political
participation in Somalia to foster the development of an inclusive, transparent
and accountable society. PROWOPP expects to reach 300 women including
councilors and women civil society organizations.
In addition
it will closely work with Puntland Ministry of Women Development and Social
Affairs to efficiently implement the United Nations Security Council Resolution
(UNSCR) 1325.
It will
also provide technical and capacity building support to the MOWDAFA to prepare
their 2012 – 2014 Strategic Plan and a consolidated gender strategy that will
engage Somali women from different walks of life in their own peace and
reconstruction efforts.
The
initiative will provide consistent capacity development through technical
support, institutional capacity building and training on various thematic
areas, including: policy and advocacy; conflict resolution; and monitoring
evaluation.
In
addition, 100 men will receive training on inclusion of women in local
governance issue, decision making and peace processes in order to make more
space for women’s participation in political and civil processes.
Scope of Work: Adeso is seeking the services of a
video producer/ director/ videographer to visually document the program’s areas
of operation, showing how PROWOPP has impacted the target districts and
beneficiaries.
The
pictures and short video will be used to create awareness about the program’s
achievements in the lead up to its closing in September 2014.
Photographs
will be used in online and print publications.
The videos
will be used online as well as shown and distributed for external use.
The
consultant will be expected to travel to four regions of Puntland in Somalia
(namely Bari, Mudug, Sanaag and Sool) and:
- Take pictures of women councilors and women civil society members conducting activities that promote women’s participation in politics and peace building processes.
- Carry out short 2-3 minute Vox-Pop type interviews with community members, Adeso staff, local authorities and Ministry of Women’s Development and Social Affairs officials about the impacts of PROWOPP on their lives.
- Produce a project video that highlights accomplishments of the project to date.
Qualifications
It is
expected that the consultant will have good understanding of video producer and
documentation.
The ideal candidate(s) should
possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor Degree in Communications or Equivalent subject;
- Outstanding videography skills;
- Outstanding photo and video editing skills;
- Five years experience working in Somalia;
- Proven ability to create and deliver effective training sessions;
- Experience working in remote areas, experience in Somalia preferred;
- Proven ability to work in multicultural environment.
Consultancy Period: The consultancy will entail 10 days
of work, with field travel from June 17th – 26th 2014. The 10 days include days
required for preparation, reporting, and editing.. All travel, accommodation
and meal expenses will be covered by Adeso.
Deliverables
1) 300
high-quality and high-resolution, edited and captioned pictures delivered on
CD;
2) 2
slideshow animations (around 3 minutes each) with sound and text using a
selection of the above pictures and the interviews (examples of the type of
product expected can be found here, here, and here);
3) A short
video in HD that captures the improved capacity of women representatives and
groups to develop and influence MOWDAFA’s strategic priorities and UNSCR 1325
Action plan.
The video
will capture women’s increased participation in the implementation and
development of policies, strategies and action plans and increased ability to
take an active role as peace mediators.
Lastly, the
video will highlight the Action plan for implementation of UNSCR 1325 that was
developed
a. Video
shooting and editing
b.
Narration and translation
c. Script
development
d. A
digital format of the final version for online use
e. 15
branded DVDs of the final work
f. All B
roll footage
4) A
detailed report on all photography and filming locations, including names and
contact details of all individuals interviewed.
Adeso’s
Photography
We use a
reportage style for all of our photography to ensure authenticity and
re-enforce our honest values, alongside the meaning and conviction behind our
thinking.
The
subjects within the image should appear natural, relaxed and images should not
be posed.
Our
photography style should tell a story about the function of our aid and
services and not be superficial with an over use of added effects.
Please
ensure your images are not contrived and have an inspirational, positive feel
to them.
We want to
illustrate the positive impact our work has with people and Africa as a whole.
Copyright
and Intellectual Property Rights
In
consideration of the fees paid, the Consultant expressly assigns to Adeso any
copyright arising from the works the consultant produces while executing this
contract.
All images
(whether used for online or print purposes) must however bear the consultant’s
photo credit, as specified by international intellectual property rights.
The
consultant may not use, reproduce or otherwise disseminate or authorize others
to use, reproduce or disseminate such works without prior consent from Adeso.
Application Process
Applications
should be submitted by 12th June 2014.
The
selection committee will review all applications as they arrive.
All
applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable
to meet these requirements will not be considered.
Adeso is an
equal opportunity employer.
Each
application package should include the following:
An
application letter addressing the selection criteria including how the
consultant’s previous experience matches the consultancy objectives as well as
the interest for the position. It should also indicate the candidate’s availability
and consultancy rates. The letter should be no longer than two pages.
- A sample of recent work.
- Updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications.
- Contact details of 2 references.
Applications
not including all of the above information will not be reviewed.
All
applications should be sent to Adeso at consultancy@adesoafrica.org with
the subject line:
Project
Video Producer/ Photographer
Adeso will
only respond to short-listed applicants.
