Data Officer
You will be responsible for
field-level implementation & coordination of data collection, storage,
analysis and reporting at project level.
I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is a
leading Kenyan NGO registered in 2004. ICL works using the Quadra Helix Model
of partnering with the Government of Kenya, through the Ministries of Health,
Education, Agriculture, Youth Affairs and Vision 2030 among others, Corporates,
Universities and Civil Society Organisations, to design interventions to solve
problems in different communities.
ICL’s vision is to see a ‘Healthy
Africa, Empowered People!’ The organization seeks to support to the implementation
of Vision 2030 through the cascading it to the Counties. ICL’s mission is to
create a movement of individuals that enhance the quality of life for
communities through health initiatives, economic empowerment, academic &
career mentoring and improved leadership & governance.
Responsibilities
Project Planning and design
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Participate in reviewing the goals
and objectives as set out in the funded proposal
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Participate in project planning
process including creating Project, Resource, Financial, Quality, Risk and
Reporting plans
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Ensure effective utilization of
project resources including budget control and value for money
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Develop quality plans to ensure the
project meets the intended objectives.
Data management
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Ensure that program data from field
sites has been verified and entered in the respective programmatic databases in
a timely manner, correctly and accurately ready for analysis and Reports
generation.
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Assist in data cleaning, aggregation
and basic data analysis as directed by the M&E Officer
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Develop data or research protocol
documents for both internal and external project teams.
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Maintain all programs data base for
information extraction when required
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Ensure project documents are
complete, current and stored appropriately.
Project Monitoring & Evaluation
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Participate in reviewing the goals
and objectives as set out in the scope of work
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Compile reports (narrative and data)
and submit them to the M & E Officer as per the set deadlines
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In accordance with donor
requirements, create or maintain procedures for capturing and publishing
monthly, quarterly and annual project reports.
Resource Mobilization
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Take part in resource mobilization
through participation in proposal development with other program staff i.e.
finance
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Design, implement and evaluate
projects with an aspect of resource mobilization.
Requirements
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A Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in
Social Sciences
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Diploma in project management or
monitoring and evaluation will be an added advantage.
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A minimum of two years’ experience in
education related projects.
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Extensive experience in outcome
mapping and reporting
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Ability to work with a team, foster a
team approach and incorporate capacity building activities into the program
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Ability to analyze and utilize
program development gaps for designing Programs.
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Proficient knowledge of data entry
and analysis packages: SPSS and Epi Info
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Experience in implementing DfID
funded projects is highly desirable.
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Excellent report writing skills
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Knowledge on programming highly
desirable
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Keen eye for details and strong
analytical skills
How to Apply
Apply now at http://www.teamiq.com/ICL/2673
Applications should be complete and
submitted before the close of business on 29 May 2017.
Communications & Advocacy Officer
You will be responsible for
strengthening of communication through enhancement of organization visibility,
increase market share of organization products and relation between ICL,
partners and the public.
I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is a
leading Kenyan NGO registered in 2004. ICL works using the Quadra Helix Model
of partnering with the Government of Kenya, through the Ministries of Health,
Education, Agriculture, Youth Affairs and Vision 2030 among others, Corporates,
Universities and Civil Society Organisations, to design interventions to solve
problems in different communities.
ICL has programs around four pillars
namely Jiimarishe (Health), Jiinue (Economic Empowerment), Jielimishe
(Education), Jiongoze (leadership and Governance). The programs are anchored in
over 234 learning institutions (Primary, Secondary and tertiary institutions)
across 23 Counties in Kenya that reach over 1 Million youth annually.
ICL’s vision is to see a ‘Healthy
Africa, Empowered People!’ The organization seeks to support to the
implementation of Vision 2030 through the cascading it to the Counties. ICL’s
mission is to create a movement of individuals that enhance the quality of life
for communities through health initiatives, economic empowerment, academic
& career mentoring and improved leadership & governance.
Responsibilities
Communication Planning
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Participate in reviewing the goals
and objectives as set out in the departmental work plan.
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Develop communication plans in
consultation with the Communication Manager in order to accomplish goals within
constraints such as time, cost and agreed quality standards
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Schedule tasks, deadlines and
milestones for all stakeholders and resources.
Communication strategy implementation
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Design, develop and implement project
based messages that seek to ensure smooth running of project
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Participate in development of the
design, content and production of various ICL publications.
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Implement and maintain a “house
style” in all ICL written Communications.
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Develop success stories and
disseminate it through the different media platforms such as the Kenya Mpya
website, Social Media, newsletter and through the print media.
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Implement and tracking events,
campaigns and preparing post-campaign performance analysis
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Ensure communication and knowledge
management are built into every project proposal
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Manage, review and update
organisation website
Advocacy
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Plan and conduct Child Protection
Training to both leaners, teachers and households on community child protection
advocacy initiatives.
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Oversee public dialogue and policy
lobbying to address the Child Protection initiatives.
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Engage the media around key issues
affecting the girl child; raise awareness; and inform policy making.
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Build the capacity of the project
team and community management structures in advocacy.
Management of internal communication
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Manage internal communication within
the organization
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Keeps employees informed of company
events or updates, service opportunities, and upcoming product releases.
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Manage the social media platforms
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Coordinate communications projects
with vendors and contractors for the development and production of educational
event promotional materials, web site production and other collateral.
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Edit communications and strategic
sales proposals and plans created by internal staff.
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Managing and updating databases to
record donor contact and preference information.
Public relation
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In Liaison with Communication
Manager, conduct regular partner and supporter forums to retain public image
and effectively manage media relations.
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Develop and manage print, radio and
TV media campaigns to increase organization visibility
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Give support in developing media
strategy, corporate mobilization strategy, drafting press releases, responding
to media enquiries and building dialogue with journalists.
Requirements
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A Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in
mass communication, Journalism, Public relation or equivalent
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of oral and written communications.
Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of oral and written communications.
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Professional level skills in graphics
and knowledge of desktop publishing for in-house graphics design and
production.
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Professional level skills in proposal
and publications development with writing and editing experience
Skill in writing for a variety of audiences.
Skill in writing for a variety of audiences.
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Ability to write/edit in a variety of
writing styles, ability to draft materials on a wide range of topics.
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Strong editing and proofreading
skills.
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A minimum of two years’ experience in
communication
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Ability to work with a team, foster a
team approach and incorporate capacity building activities into the program
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Ability to analyze and utilize
program development gaps for designing programs.
How to Apply
Apply now at http://www.teamiq.com/ICL/2674
Applications should be complete and
submitted before the close of business on 29 May 2017.
Assistant Project Officer
You will oversee economic empowerment
of households to increase their income, through training, value chain
development, value addition, access to credit, business startup and linkage and
access to market. This should serve to increase the life chances of
marginalized girls in Meru, Mombasa and Laikipia counties by increasing
performance, learning, transition through an integrated approach. In addition,
support counties in the actualization of their county strategic plans aligned
to Vision 2030
I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is a
leading Kenyan NGO registered in 2004. ICL works using the Quadra Helix Model
of partnering with the Government of Kenya, through the Ministries of Health,
Education, Agriculture, Youth Affairs and Vision 2030 among others, Corporates,
Universities and Civil Society Organisations, to design interventions to solve
problems in different communities.
ICL has programs around four pillars
namely Jiimarishe (Health), Jiinue (Economic Empowerment), Jielimishe
(Education), Jiongoze (leadership and Governance). The programs are anchored in
over 234 learning institutions (Primary, Secondary and tertiary institutions)
across 23 Counties in Kenya that reach over 1 Million youth annually.
ICL’s vision is to see a ‘Healthy
Africa, Empowered People!’ The organization seeks to support to the
implementation of Vision 2030 through the cascading it to the Counties. ICL’s
mission is to create a movement of individuals that enhance the quality of life
for communities through health initiatives, economic empowerment, academic
& career mentoring and improved leadership & governance.
Responsibilities
Project Planning and design
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Design Economic empowerment
interventions responsive to context
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Design or review training manuals to
aid in delivery of the intervention
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Develop project Economic Empowerment
work plans
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Develop and maintain relevant
database of data and serve as a hub of data that may be required by other
stakeholders
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Incorporate workable empowerment
model in new projects.
Value chain development
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Assess the current prevailing
conditions among farmers in regards to agribusiness development
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Develop upstream and downstream
linkages for farmers
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Design a business model, SACCO
structure, farm production plan, training manual, model farm, farm production
protocols, communication plan and sponsorship protocols.
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Oversee Implementation of the
economic empowerment designed plans for the County
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Monitor and evaluate and improve the
economic empowerment interventions
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Develop replication plans to a wider
geographical scope
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Support non-agricultural parents
start small businesses.
Project implementation and training
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Carry out entrepreneurship trainings
of the different target groups; parents, guardians
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Train the parents and guardians of
marginalized girls in the implementation of group savings, loans and business
development skills
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Participate in the development and
update of training materials.
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Forge partnerships within the project
sites for the attainment of project goals.
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Collaborate with partners in
corporate mobilization
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Engage business mentors and coaches
to mentors and support individuals and groups to excel in their established
businesses or IGAs.
Project Monitoring& Evaluation
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Compile reports (narrative and data)
and submit them to the Project Officer (M&E) as per the set deadlines
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Participate in the design, data
collection and analysis of surveys and routine data
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Ensure proper documentation and
dissemination of lessons learnt.
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Evaluation of training conducted.
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Monitoring and reviewing the progress
of trainees.
Requirements
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A Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in
Social Sciences preferably in Education or agribusiness
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Diploma in project management will be
an added advantage
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Be an excellent facilitator and can
create partnerships within the project area.
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Knowledge on programming highly
desirable
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills in English, a keen eye for details, good presentation and
interpersonal skills and excellent report writing skills.
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People management skills as well as
mentorship experience and capability.
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A minimum of three years training
experience
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Ability to work with a team, foster a
team approach and incorporate capacity building activities into the program
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Ability to analyze and utilize
program development gaps for designing Programs.
How to Apply
Apply now at http://www.teamiq.com/ICL/2670
Applications should be complete and
submitted before the close of business on 29 May 2017.
Project Outreach Associate
You will be responsible for
field-level implementation & coordination of case management processes,
monitoring and evaluation of child protection activities, as well as providing
guidance to Project Officers, Assistants and Community Volunteers.
I Choose Life – Africa (ICL) is a
leading Kenyan NGO registered in 2004. ICL works using the Quadra Helix Model
of partnering with the Government of Kenya, through the Ministries of Health,
Education, Agriculture, Youth Affairs and Vision 2030 among others, Corporates,
Universities and Civil Society Organisations, to design interventions to solve
problems in different communities.
ICL has programs around four pillars
namely Jiimarishe (Health), Jiinue (Economic Empowerment), Jielimishe (Education),
Jiongoze (leadership and Governance). The programs are anchored in over 234
learning institutions (Primary, Secondary and tertiary institutions) across 23
Counties in Kenya that reach over 1 Million youth annually.
ICL’s vision is to see a ‘Healthy Africa,
Empowered People!’ The organization seeks to support to the implementation of
Vision 2030 through the cascading it to the Counties. ICL’s mission is to
create a movement of individuals that enhance the quality of life for
communities through health initiatives, economic empowerment, academic &
career mentoring and improved leadership & governance.
Responsibilities
Project Planning and design
·
Participate in the development and
design of new project proposals with enhanced child protection component.
·
Participate in reviewing the
attainment of goals and objectives as set out in the funded proposal
Child protection implementation
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Assist the coordination of all
project activities including preparation of work plans
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Ensure all Project Officers and
Assistants understand the child safe guarding policy and mechanisms for
reporting concerns
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Manage and support the individual
case management and implementation of I Choose Life – Africa’s Gender, Child
Protection and Do No Harm Policy and strategy.
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Provide support to Project staff and
all project partners to ensure timely management of data and documentation of
cases at the intervention with relevant Project staff, ensure records are
accurately updated
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Maintain confidentiality, privacy in
the management of case files and observe data protection and confidentiality
protocols while handling both the paper based and electronic data at all stages
of data management.
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Deliver capacity building trainings
for project staff, community structures and project partners.
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Comply with all relevant ICL’s
policies and procedures with respect to child protection, code of conduct,
health and safety, security, equal opportunities and other relevant policies.
Stakeholder management
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In conjunction with project staff,
participate in National, County and sub-county level interagency meetings and
engage in the identification and building of links with other
partners/agencies, the Government and the community to ensure that issues
related to child protection are raised and addressed.
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Collaborate and coordinate with other
aid agencies, governmental institutions and other child protection
organizations in order to promote cooperation and strengthen systems for
children.
Project Monitoring& Evaluation
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Identify and contribute to
development of case studies and success stories to ensure milestones are
documented and reported on
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Conduct regular data collection using
existing tools and/or design new tools as need may be in order to track project
performance on indicators and measure overall impact.
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Prepare timely progress reports,
including both quantitative and qualitative information, on Gender, Child
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Protection and Do No Harm activities
and input into regular reports as required.
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Work closely with the M&E team
and project officers to conduct regular data quality checks to ensure case
management information collected as part of documentation and monitoring is
accurate, reliable, complete, precise, timely and has high integrity.
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Support in project research in
collaboration with the project M&E team.
Desired Education and Training
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Educated to a minimum degree level in
a relevant discipline or equivalent including but not limited to Gender,
Anthropology, Education, Sociology or Counselling Psychology
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Relevant Child Protection Training,
preferably a Diploma.
Requirements
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Minimum 5 years proven experience in
community development, girl child education, the logical framework approach and
other strategic planning strategies
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Good understanding of quantitative
and qualitative research methods
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Planning and implementing projects in
a consortium partnership including children and households
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Field/Project work and working with
communities in marginalised areas
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Experience tracking/tracing program
beneficiaries over a long period of time including their location, social,
academic and physical growth and well being
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Experience working with primary and
secondary schools is an added advantage
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Ability to work with a team, foster a
team approach and incorporate capacity building activities into the program
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Ability to analyze and utilize
program development gaps for designing programs.
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Demonstrate capacity for
collaboration, networking and resource mobilization.
How to Apply
Apply now at http://www.teamiq.com/ICL/2671
Applications should be complete and
submitted before the close of business on 29 May 2017.