The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ/Pacific Eye Institute, Fiji
www.hollows.org.nz

• Put your skills to use - do something great!
• Make a meaningful difference to eye care in the Pacific
• Remuneration package will be based on skills measured against role.

FHFNZ is recruiting an experienced Ophthalmologist to join our Pacific team for 2016. This is a unique opportunity to join a growing development organisation. Join us to make a difference and help us to end avoidable blindness.

About Us:

The Fred Hollows Foundation carries on the work of a very special New Zealander, the late Professor Fred Hollows (1929-1993). We restore sight to the needlessly blind and train local eye health specialists to provide eye care services in their own communities. To find out more watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KfkfkHiCIfs and visit our website: www.hollows.org.nz

Scope of role:

We are recruiting a Faculty Ophthalmologist to join our Pacific-based program in Suva, Fiji in 2016 who will report directly to the Director.

The Faculty Ophthalmologist will support the team by teaching, mentoring and assisting trainees. They will participate in surgical clinics and outreaches, while working towards our key objective of eliminating avoidable blindness in the Pacific. Knowledge and experience of developing world Ophthalmology is essential.

This position requires commitment to our mission, dynamic lateral thinking, excellent communication skills and a willingness to help, all of which are critical to the organisation’s success. The incumbent must be a self-starter but will have the support of medical management staff.

The Faculty Ophthalmologist is responsible for:

• Teaching and mentoring DO and trainees on outreach
• Participating in CPD and clinical audit including COM
• Supporting and participating in the outreach program
• Ensuring trainee activities are relevant and completed to a high standard
• Prompting and contributing to operational research
• Service provision in clinic and on outreach

The ideal candidate must have:

• Qualifications that qualify for registration with the local Medical Council
• Sutureless cataract surgery expertise
• Prior experience in teaching and mentoring of health personnel
• Program management experience
• Commitment to sound developmental principals
• Willingness to travel on outreach
• Successfully worked in a culturally diverse role in the developing world
• Knowledge of the NGO sector
• Proactive approach to working in a team environment
• Capacity to work well with minimal supervision
• Ability to commit to a minimum contract of 1 year
• An excellent command of both written and spoken English

It would be advantageous to have:

• Worked with other NGO’s in the developing world

• Email your CV (2 pages max) and cover letter to recruitment@hollows.org.nz
• Include subject: “FHFNZ Ophthalmologist”
• Your cover letter should explain:
• Your suitability against the above criteria
• Why we should hire you above all others
• Your motivation for the role.

Applications close Sunday 4^th October 2015, however will be reviewed upon receipt.

Unsuccessful candidates will be notified accordingly.

• New position in regional team
• Based in Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos
• Two year, Fixed Term Contract

Currently operating in 21 countries throughout Australia, Africa, South Asia and South East Asia, The Fred Hollows Foundation has restored sight to well over 1 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious 5 year strategic plan that aims to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.

Reporting to the Regional Program Coordinator, you will provide high quality administration and coordination support to regional and country teams in the International Programs Division. Specific responsibilities include:

• Program support – documentation, desk based research, analysis & evaluation and reporting
• Liaison with in-country teams and Sydney office
• Coordinate East Asia events and meetings
• Contribute to compliance and planning

You have a relevant tertiary qualification (International Development or Public Health), with at least two years’ experience working in-country for an international non-profit organisation. You can also demonstrate your excellent program administration and project management skills, as well as high-level coordination and capacity to engage with global stakeholders.

Applications can be made via http://www.hollows.org/get-involved/work-or-volunteer/asia-work-us and should include a resume and covering letter addressing all areas expressed in the ‘experience, skills & attributes’ section of the Job Description. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please call Shiree Thomas, Recruitment Specialiston +61 2 8741 1962.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work in either Vietnam, Cambodia or Laos.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

In countries affected by conflict and war, Women for Women International supports the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support. By utilizing skills, knowledge, and resources, she is able to create sustainable change for herself, her family, and community.

Since 1993, Women for Women International has helped nearly 420,000 marginalized women in countries affected by war and conflict. We directly work with women in 8 countries offering support, tools, and access to life-changing skills to move from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency.

Purpose

The Vice President, Programs, reports directly to the CEO and will lead the program and field teams, set strategy, and support the organization’s commitment to innovation, impact, and programmatic learning. The VP is responsible for implementing 3 of the organization’s 6 Strategic Objectives: program strategy, program expansion to new countries, and monitoring/research/evaluation and learning. S/he also plays a key role in a 4^th strategy, revenue generation, through overseeing new business development from bilateral and multi-lateral donors, and in a 5^th strategy, supporting staff capacity and infrastructure improvements.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Lead the development and execution of WfWI’s programmatic strategy; improvement of programmatic capacity and systems for country offices to implement and manage programs; development and execution of monitoring, evaluation, and research initiatives; and the expansion of WfWI programs to new countries.

· The VP, Programs will oversee the Business Development Unit to help ensure business development is done in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals and programmatic priorities. The team is responsible for meeting fundraising targets related to grants.

· Ensure that the programmatic, monitoring/evaluation/research, and geographic expansion aspects of WfWI’s strategic framework are translated into high quality concrete actions by the Global Programs Unit (GPU) and Country Offices.

· Oversee the review of annual and multi-year achievements of these offices against agreed targets. Based on analysis from the Director of Program Planning and Grant Management, approve annual country office operational plans.

· Oversee the development and execution of grant management systems to monitor and report on achievement of grant deliverables.

· Conceptualize the organization’s approach to monitoring, research, and evaluation (MRE) and support the Director of MRE to maintain good practices and to design, develop, and execute new initiatives.

· Represent WfWI in international programmatic fora and business development opportunities related to women’s economic and social empowerment. Create strategic partnerships and linkages to other organizations with the aim of building WfWI’s profile and improving the organization’s capacity.

· Accountable for direct oversight of Country Directors. This responsibility requires strong coordination with VPs for Finance and for HR/Support.

· Accountable for direct oversight of the Global Programs Unit (GPU) staff and budget.

· Coach and mentor staff at HQ and field levels.

· Represent the Global Programs Unit (GPU) at the Global Leadership Team.

· Serve as the organization’s primary liaison to the Program Committee of the Board of Directors.

Application Instructions

All interested candidates should submit an updated CV and Cover Letter including contact information for 3 professional references to http://www.womenforwomen.org/about-us/careers

This position is based in Washington DC, USA. All candidates would be required to demonstrate their ability to be employed within the US, without further sponsorship by WfWI.

This position requires operating in an open-office space environment.

• 2 positions - Mendefera and Berantu locations
• 24 month contract with possibility of extension
• Capacity building focus

The Eritrean Ministry of Health, in partnership with The Fred Hollows Foundation, is seeking two Consultant Ophthalmologists to strengthen the Eritrean eye health service delivery systems. You will support district eye health workers to develop their surgical, clinical and management skills, as well as complete surgery when required.

These roles play an important part in the Eritrean Government’s commitment to achieving the VISION2020 strategy of eliminating avoidable blindness, supported by The Fred Hollows Foundation. You will interact with The Fred Hollows Foundation initiatives in Eritrea, namely the cataract surgeons training and trachoma projects. Based in a district hospital in either Mendefera or Berantu, with travel required.

The successful candidates will have:

• three years MD residency in ophthalmology from a reputed institution
• extensive demonstrated ophthalmic surgical and clinical experience
• registration with the National Medical Council for Practicing Ophthalmology
• experience as a trainer for cataract surgeries, including small incision cataract surgery
• commitment to patient centred, quality services and the data collection and analysis required to provide the evidence base for these services
• training in other relevant ophthalmic subspecialties
• an understanding of working and training conditions in developing countries and the flexibility to work in challenging contexts is highly desirable
• excellent interpersonal and communications skills and a commitment to collaboration
• the ability to bring energy and enthusiasm to the development of eye health services in Eritrea
• the ability to obtain the appropriate working visa for Eritrea

You will contribute your expertise for 5 ½ days per week and in return we will provide competitive salary conditions including:

• Annual return airfare to home country
• Professional development opportunities
• Emergency medical expatriation insurance cover
• Contribution to relocation expenses

The contract is for 24 months with the possibility of extension.

How to apply & who to contact

Applications can be made via our website: http://www.hollows.org/get-involved/work-or-volunteer/africa-work-us. Please upload a cover letter addressing all areas expressed in the ‘experience, skills & attributes’ section of theJob Description and your resume.

If you would like further information please call Shiree Thomas, Recruitment Specialist on + 61 (02) 8741 1962 or send an email to sthomas@hollows.org

Applications close: These vacancies will remain open until the positions are filled.

For further information about The Fred Hollows Foundation please visit www.hollows.org

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

Join one of Australia’s most well respected and fastest growing international development organisations – The Fred Hollows Foundation. Working across 25 countries, our vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind. We have an ambitious 5 year strategic plan that aims to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of multiple project across a number of provinces in Laos, working closely with external partners to ensure integration of key activities including:

• Program Coordination
• Monitoring and evaluation
• Financial support
• General support to the Laos team

You have at least 3 years’ experience in program management in an international development or community organisations, and can demonstrate:

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Report writing and documentation
• Experience coordinating outcomes through partners
• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and financial information
• Excellent interpersonal skills

The Fred Hollows Foundation has a policy of employing local nationals and we seek people with strong written and spoken English as well as Lao and other languages, as you will need to communicate with both local and international contacts.

Applications should be made via our website https://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies and should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing all areas required in the 'experience, skills & attributes' section of the Job Description.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact our Recruitment Specialist via email on employment@hollows.org

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

1. INTRODUCTION
The Fred Hollows Foundation is seeking applications for a research consultant to complete a qualitative study into the barriers to accessing eye health services women that face in Kenya. The results of this research will provide an evidence base that is expected to inform the development of a robust intervention to address unequal eye health access and outcomes. The project will be implemented in Baringo and Siaya Counties in Kenya with the support of The Fred Hollows Foundation and will utilise gender-sensitive eye health programming.
The consultancy will include the development of a research report which will be used for internal and external dissemination among stakeholders as well as advocacy with partners.

2. BACKGROUND
The Fred Hollows Foundation
The Fred Hollows Foundation in an independent, non-profit organisation that was established in Australia in 1992. The Foundation has worked in over 40 countries around the world, and continues to be inspired by Fred’s lifelong endeavour to end available blindness. Since 2004, The Foundation has worked in partnership with the Kenyan Ministry of Health to improve access to high quality eye health services in Kenya through community empowerment, health system strengthening and capacity building of health professional training institutions.

Gender and Eye Health

In 2001, a meta-analysis on blindness prevalence in Asia, Africa and industrialised countries revealed that women bear approximately two-thirds of the burden of blindness in the world. While the excess blindness in women occurred in all the regions studied, the factors behind the disparity inevitably vary greatly according to situational determinants. Thus, planned interventions must be appropriately informed by situational research and tailored to the context. This premise forms the basis for this study.

In Kenya two of the leading causes of avoidable blindness are cataract and trachomatous trichiasis. Existing research informs us that, while both diseases disproportionately affect women, women are often significantly under-represented as beneficiaries for eye health services. For example, in their study of developing countries, Lewallen and Courtright found that while females accounted for 63% of all cataract cases - the cataract surgical rate was up to 1.7 times higher for males.

In the case of trichiasis, women’s gender-prescribed roles as caregivers are directly related to their increased risk of acquiring the disease and becoming blinded by it. In fact, women are three times more likely than men to be permanently blinded by trachoma, because they have both greater exposure to the disease and less access to treatment and care.

Blindness for women means more than not being able to see. It affects her ability to attend education, care for her children, earn a living and the chances of her becoming married, thus perpetuating and promoting poverty.

3. PURPOSE
The Foundation is seeking applications for a research consultant to 1) undertake a desktop review and 2) conduct primary data collection (utilising qualitative methods), to 3) analyse the supply and demand-side barriers affecting women’s access to eye health in Siaya and Baringo Counties, Kenya. The research is expected to inform the development of a robust, evidence-based intervention to address unequal eye health outcomes and ensure delivery of gender equitable services in Kenya.

4. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this research project are to:
• Identify the supply-side and demand-side barriers women face in access and utilisation of cataract and trachoma health services in Kenya.
• Based on the research findings, provide specific recommendations for a gender-targeted intervention to mitigate these barriers and thus improve the delivery of gender equitable eye health services in Kenya.
• Produce a report that will contribute to the broader evidence base and that can be used for internal and external dissemination among stakeholders as well as advocacy with partners.

5. SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Foundation is seeking expert input to undertake a research project in Siaya and Baringo Counties, Kenya, involving the following steps:

5.1 Project planning
In planning the research project, two initial activities should be completed:
• Ethics Approval - The consultant will be required to apply for a Research Clearance Permit from the Kenya Government. The application must be submitted three months prior to conducting the field-work element of this project, as to allow adequate time for processing.
• Research Protocol – In collaboration with The Foundation’s Kenya team, the consultant will develop a research protocol to best address the research questions within the research scope. The protocol will outline the following key elements:
o Background
o Research aim and objectives
o Data collection tools, research methods
o Field plan

See Annex One for further details

5.2 Data collection and field-work
The consultant will conduct desk-based research and qualitative research through field-work in Siaya and Baringo Counties. Data collection will be guided by the following key research questions:

• What are the supply-side barriers women face in access and utilisation of cataract and trachoma health services in Kenya?

• What are the demand-side barriers women face in access and utilisation of cataract and trachoma health services in Kenya?

• Based on the findings, what are the specific recommendations for a gender-targeted intervention to mitigate these barriers and thus improve the delivery of gender equitable eye services in Kenya?

The desk-top review will involve two key activities:
• A comprehensive literature review on both published and grey literature (with a particular focus on African-based research) will be undertaken to assess the current evidence on:
o the main themes related to barriers (both supply and demand-side) women face in accessing eye health services - both for cataract and trachoma services;
o the effectiveness of gender-specific interventions that have been proposed to mitigate the barriers women face in accessing eye health services – for both cataract and trachoma; and
o identification of research gaps in this literature.

• A review of eye health service utilisation data. This will be completed by examining The Foundation’s existing gender disaggregated data, collected for monitoring and evaluation purposes, and conducting a comparative analysis with available cataract and trachoma disease prevalence data.

The qualitative research component will involve the following three activities:
• Semi-structured interviews will be conducted to collect information from eye health seekers. Interviews will be conducted with women who have lived with trachoma or cataract and sought treatment and women who are living with cataract or active trichiasis and have not sought treatment. A total of 6-8 women from each group will be interviewed, or until data saturation is achieved. Where possible the participant’s husbands will also be interviewed to gain an understanding of the influence of household decision-making processes. To capture differences in perceptions and experiences, women from the following groups should be represented:
o Women who have lived with cataract and women who have lived with trachoma
o Women from rural locations and women from urban locations
o Older women and younger women
o Women from Siaya and women from Baringo Counties.

• Focus group discussions (FGDs) will be conducted with women and men separately to collect information on the broader community’s perceptions and experiences regarding access and barriers to eye health care.

• Semi-structured interviews will also be conducted to collect information from eye health providers and decision makers from various levels, who will be interviewed to gain an understanding of health sector/provider perceptions regarding the barriers women face in accessing eye health care. Those to be interviewed should include; 1 member of the Kenyan National Ministry of Health, 1 member of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, 2 County-level government officials, 2 Ophthalmologists, 2 mid-level ophthalmic assistants, 2 TT Surgeons and 2 community health volunteers, and other providers as mutually agreed by the consultant and The Foundation’s Kenya team.
The interviews and FGDs will explore four board themes being; accessibility, availability, affordability and acceptability. The participants will be selected using purposive sampling, identified with the assistance of community health volunteers and snowball sampling to identify those in the community who haven’t sought treatment for their eye problems.

5.3 Analysis
To analyse the collected data the consultant will utilise a qualitative research approach. The consultant may utilise the Research Conceptual Framework developed for a similar study recently undertaken in Cambodia to guide the analysis and interpretation of the data.

See Annex Two for further details

5.4 Project Recommendations
A key objective for the research is to provide an evidence base that will inform the development of a strategic intervention to ensure delivery of gender equitable eye services in Kenya. Thus the consultant is expected to develop a set of project recommendations from the findings. The recommendations should be delivered as a presentation at a planning workshop. The workshop will involve participation from the research team, The Foundation’s Kenya Project staff, the Africa Regional Team and Program Development representatives. Providing the research indicates that a gender-targeted project is necessary, these participants will work over the course of 1-2 days to ensure the findings are appropriately integrated into the Project Implementation Plan.

5.5 Final Report
The consultant will lead the production of a Final Research Report, to be submitted at the completion of the consultancy. The Report should present a comprehensive overview of the research project and be structured into five key sections:
• Background information
• Methods (Field and desk- based research)
• Research results
• Discussion & recommendation
• Conclusion
In developing this report, the consultant will be required to present preliminary findings to stakeholders (The Foundation’s Kenya team, MoH representatives and participating health services), and incorporate stakeholder’s feedback into the final report and recommendations.
It is also expected that the research will contribute to the broader evidence base and thus the Report should be appropriate for internal and external dissemination among stakeholders as well as advocacy with partners. It should also be noted that, depending on the outcomes of the research, the findings may be published in an academic journal.

6. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The research team will be led by a Consultant (female), who will be supported in the logistical arrangements and technical input by two members of the FHFK programs team, two members of the Africa Regional Team and the Operational Research Coordinator. A local eye health professional may be requested to guide the process while conducting the field work component of the research.

The consultant will be responsible for obtaining ethics clearance, developing the research protocol and all data collection, data analysis, and report writing.

The Foundation’s Kenya staff will assist where necessary, for example in approvals, listing of confirmed interviewees, information to interviewees and other logistics.

7. CONSULTANCY DURATION & DELIVERABLES

The consultancy will be carried out up to a maximum of 70 working days, over the period of four months 1/03/2016 – 31/06/2016. However, due to the processing time for Ethics Clearance, the Research Application will need to be submitted prior to this starting date.

The field work required for the qualitative data collection is expected to be completed within 25 days, including data management (transcribing of the transcript and translation of some transcript). The field-work will be conducted simultaneously to the planned Situational Analysis The Foundation’s Kenya team will be conducting, in the month of March 2016.

The consultancy team is expected to complete the following activities:

Deliverable Timeframe

Research Clearance Permit application to
be submitted to the Government of Kenya December 2016 Research Protocol is finalised 22/02/2016

Field-work is conducted 1/03/2016 – 31/03/2016

Data Analysis is conducted 1/04/2016 – 30/04/2016

Present draft research report to stakeholders 2/05/2016Project

Recommendations submitted 1/06/2016

Final Report is produced 31/06/2016

8.QUALIFICATIONS & ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Successful applicants must have the following competencies:

• Relevant professional qualification(s) with established expertise in gender and development
• Significant experience in conducting research to inform project design, preferably in the health sector
• Strong skills in qualitative research design, interviewing, and qualitative data analysis.
• Experience in undertaking gender equity related field research and writing
• Fluency in English

It is desirable that the consultant will also have:
• Proven portfolio of research and/or relevant experience in gender and development
• Knowledge of health system strengthening and eye health care
• Proven ability to translate research into project design objectives and activities
• Experience in publishing research in academic journals

9. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

9.1 Confidentiality

The consultancy team agrees to not divulge confidential information to any person for any reason during or after completion of this contract with The Foundation. Upon completion or termination of this contract, the consultancy team undertakes to return to The Foundation any materials, files or property in their possession that relate to the business affairs of The Foundation.

9.2 Intellectual Property

All intellectual property and/or copyright material produced by the consultant/s whilst under contract to The Foundation remain the property of The Foundation. The consultant/s is required to surrender any copyright material he or she has created during the term of the contract to The Foundation upon completion and termination of the contract. The consultant/s also consents to The Foundation using any works produced as part of this consultancy without attribution and waives all other moral rights in this work.

9.3 Insurance

The consultant/s involved in this research project will be required to have insurance arrangements in place appropriate to provision of the requirements in this Terms of Reference, including travel insurance.

9.4 Other

The Fred Hollows Foundation strongly condemns all forms of child abuse and categorically states that it is unacceptable in any circumstance. The Foundation is committed to ensuring a safe environment and culture for all children with whom we come in contact during the course of our work. The Consultant and all other members of the research team will be required to comply with The Foundation’s Child Protection Policy and sign the Child Protection Code of Conduct.

ANNEX ONE: Guidance on Project Planning
ETHICS APPROVAL
All persons wishing to conduct research in Kenya must have a Research Clearance Permit from the Kenya Government. Permits are issued by the National Council for Science and Technology located at Utalii House House, along Uhuru Highway in Nairobi city.

Applicants must submit a completed application form (available here in PDF format: for Kenyan Nationals or for Foreigners) three months before the start of the research project.

Below are the steps to apply for research permits:

Step 1: Carefully read PART 1 before completing the research application form. This part explains the terms and conditions for getting a research permit and the list of support documents.

Step 2: Identify an appropriate affiliating institution in Kenya. A complete list of the approved affiliating institution is provided in the ANNEX. Please, note that each affiliating institution has its own terms and conditions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to contact and seek approval from the relevant departments in the affiliating institution. The affiliation must be confirmed in writing.

Mpala Research Centre qualifies as an affiliating institution for short-term research visits and student projects. For proposals to conduct long-term research at Mpala Research Centre the affiliating institution is usually the Kenya Wildlife Service (send a fax to: "Research Department, KWS"; fax number +254 20 501188), or National Museums of Kenya (send fax to: "NMK Representative to Mpala Research Centre"; fax number +254 20 3741424).

Step 3: Send the completed research application form (A or B) and affiliation form D to the affiliating institution for endorsement. This can be done by courier service or e-mail.
Each person in project is required to fill a separate research application form.

Step 4: Assemble all the paperwork including the support documents listed in PART 1, and forward the application parcel (DO NOT include the research fee) to the research clearance office in Nairobi. The address to use is:

Attn: Mr. Edward Opiyo,
The Research Registry Office,
National Council for Science and Technology,
Utalii House, 8th Floor, Room 806
P.O. Box 30623-00100,
Nairobi, Kenya

Step 5: Send the research fee by wire-transfer to Mpala Research Centre. Contact Mr. Tuni Mburu (tuni@mpala.org), the MRC Operations Manager for account details.

Step 6: Wait for official communication from the Head of Research Division, NCST (the review process can take at least one month to complete).

Step 7: Enter Kenya on a tourist visa when you receive official confirmation from the NCST that your permit has been approved and is therefore ready for collection.

Important notes
• A diplomatic visit to the Officer in Charge of Research Clearance at the start of your research is strongly recommended, and will facilitate further permit renewals. Make sure you book an appointment when you visit the office.

• All permit holders must:
a) read and comply with the regulations listed on research permit application Forms A and B (including reporting obligations)
b) deposit a photocopy of their Research Permit with the Operations Manager upon arrival at Mpala Research Centre before commencing research

• Masters and PhD candidates are required to apply for their own research permits. Undergraduate students participating in field courses must apply for research clearances, and will get attached on the Professors permit.

• NCST DOES NOT ACCEPT CHEQUES or POSTAL MONEY ORDERS. Payment of the fee will be required before your research permit is processed.

• Co-PIs are required to apply for a research permit under the Lead PI. The application paper work and procedure is same as the above.

• Researchers intending to stay in Kenya for longer than a month must also obtain a Pupils Pass from the Department of Immigration. Click here to download the application form and instructions.

• For individuals who require exportation of biological materials from Kenya, the following permits MUST be acquired:

a) Material Transfer Agreement (MTA)
b) Export permit
c) Phytosanitary Certificate

For further information on the government research permit application process, please contact Chris Odhiambo, codhiambo@mpala.org.

RESEARCH PROTOCOL
The following draft structure is included to assist thinking only.

1) Introduction and problem statement: an introduction consisting of a description of the research topic and problem statement

2) Background and a description of the literature: summary of the literature review outlining preliminary studies.

3) Conceptual framework: identification of where the research question sits within a complex interplay of relationships, theories, events or actions. This can be illustrated either by a diagram with relevant peer reviewed citations (especially for causal events) or alternatively, provided as a written piece.

4) Research aim and objectives: the major aim of this research should stem directly from the literature review and the 2-5 objectives will express the major questions to guide the research.

5) Importance and relevance: explain why the research is important and how the findings might impact:
a. Policy
b. Practice or programming
c. Knowledge
6) Methodology: short description of the approach to be used to answer the research objectives / questions.

7) Method: the technique or procedure used to collect the data/information. This may include:
a) Study design: method chosen and why
b) Study population (who, where) and sampling frame (how many, justification)
c) Data collection procedure: how will you collect data, how will you recruit research participants, data collection instruments
d) The type of data analysis needed

8) Work plan / timeline for the research. Suggested format for the timeline: Gantt chart

9) Implementation: in simple statements a description of:
a) Who is part of the research team
b) Any stakeholders that must be involved for the research to be conducted
c) Any special considerations, such as special approval from a government agency, or community group or other issue.
d) Any special requirements for personnel or equipment
e) Tasks of the research team

10) Ethics: a clear statement outlining all ethical considerations specific to the research that will need to be managed as part of the project.

11) Budget

12) Translation and dissemination plan: explanation of how the research findings will be used to influence policy and/or practice through a translation and dissemination plan.

13) Limitations of this research

14) References

15) Data collection tools: include any tools utilised, such as questionnaires for interviews and focus group discussions.

ANNEX TWO: CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
The following eye health and gender equity conceptual framework provides an analytical framework for assessing gender-related barriers in eye health care access . The consultant may consider it useful to shape the structure of the research and has been included to assist thinking only.

The framework may need to be adjusted on the basis of initial desk-top review findings on the gendered issues within the context of eye health care in Siaya and Baringo Counties, Kenya.

DEMAND-SIDE - Factors that influence eye health SUPPLY-SIDE– Barriers to Access Eye Health outcomes for women Care

Accessibility Availability Affordability Acceptability

1. Social & Cultural factors
   Cultural: Status of women
   Social: Age & Sex
2. Access to and control over resources
   Household resources:
   a) Education level
   b) Maternal Occupation
   c) Marital Status
   d) Economic status
3. Economic Factors
   a) Cost of care
   b) Treatment
   c) Travel
   d) Time
4. Geographical Factors
   Distance & Physical access from eye health services
5. Institutional/Organisational factors
   Perceived quality of eye health care from service user perspective, eg: -Availability of sex/age disaggregated data -Attitudes of staff -Interpersonal process (participation of patients in eye heath decision-making
   In addition to this framework, the following questions have been drafted to help shape the analysis and recommendations.
   • What are the differences in the access and utilisation of eye-care services by men, women, boys and girls in the target areas? How has this differed by age, disease type (cataract or trachoma) and the location of communities?
   • Why haven’t eye care services been delivered / accessed / used equitably to men and women within the Counties previously?
   • When eye care services have been accessed and used by women, what have been the enabling factors?
   • How could the health system function more effectively to promote gender, equity and social inclusion in Kenya?
   • Where do the opportunities or entry points for change exist along the continuum of care from a supply and demand side perspective?
   • What additional service delivery mechanisms might be required for women or men to address any gaps?

Individual or consulting company who is interested can submit resume, quotation for services and a brief work plan for consultancy (1-2 pages) to The Foundation by email: fredhollows-ea@hollows.org
The submission deadline is 21st December, 2015.

Key role in our Global Programs Leadership team
Guide and support our Global Programs
Be a significant contributor to ending avoidable blindness

A rare and exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s most well respected and fastest growing international development organisations – The Fred Hollows Foundation. Working across 25 countries, our vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind. We have an ambitious 5 year strategic plan that aims to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.

As the Global Lead, Program Operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring best practice program management and operational support for a global portfolio of programs. Working as a key member of our Programs Leadership Team, this position provides critical and direct support to the Director of Programs and the Regional Directors in overseeing and coordinating key operational initiatives which help facilitate high quality program development and consistent program delivery. This will include all areas of program planning, management and reporting with a particular emphasis on the development and effective integration of operational systems and processes.

In this newly created position, you will be responsible for

Program Coordination and Planning
System and Process management
Budget management and coordination
Leadership and management

To be a success in this role you will have a substantive amount of experience working within the international development sector, including experience in a developing country context. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of Program management, with particular strengths in grant management and donor relations. You will be a creative thinker, who has a good eye for detail and an ability to innovate. Your ability to cultivate strong internal relationships will be essential.

We welcome applications from Non-Australian residents eligible for sponsorship.

For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website; http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies. Applications should include a resume and covering letter addressing all areas expressed in the ‘experience, skills & attributes’ section of the Job Description.

For further information please call our Recruitment Specialist on + 61 (02) 8741 1962 or email employment@hollows.org

Applications close: Monday 17th January 2016
(Please note that due to the Christmas break, interviews for this position will commence early February)

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

• Located in Phnom Penh, Cambodia or Da Nang, Vietnam
• Domestic and international travel required
• Help end avoidable blindness

Join one of Australia’s most well respected and fastest growing international development organisations – The Fred Hollows Foundation. Working across 25 countries, our vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind. We have an ambitious 5 year strategic plan that aims to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.

Reporting to the Associate Director - East Asia, you will support the Country Managers and their teams to ensure delivery of high quality and sustainable programs, to achieve an end to avoidable blindness in the communities where we work. Comprising both the design and delivery of programs and support to overall operations, specific responsibilities include:

• Program support and capacity building
• Country programs support
• Advocacy and representation
• Leadership and management

You have a relevant tertiary qualification and significant experience coordinating health programs and project management within the international development sector, ideally with both head office and in-country teams. You can also demonstrate your excellent facilitation and influencing skills, as well as superior communication (written and oral) and financial management.

Applications can be made via our website:http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies. Please upload a cover letter addressing all areas expressed in the ‘experience, skills & attributes’ section of the Job Description and your resume.

If you would like further information please contact our Recruitment Specialist at employment@hollows.org

Applications close: 17 January, 2016

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate right to work in Cambodia or Vietnam.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

Terms of Reference (ToR)

Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey on Eye Health Services and Gender Analysis in Barisal Division of Bangladesh

1.Introduction

The Fred Hollows Foundation (The Foundation) is a secular non-profit public health organization based in Australia which was founded in 1992 by eminent eye surgeon Professor Fred Hollows. The Foundation focuses on treatment and prevention of avoidable blindness caused by Cataract, Trachoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, Refractive Error and other diseases. As of today, it operates in more than 20 countries across Australia, The Pacific, South and South East Asia, and Africa. In 2013, The Foundation was named The Australian Charity of the Year 2013 in the inaugural Australian Charity Awards.

The Foundation started its operations in Bangladesh in 2008. It has been working successfully to eliminate avoidable blindness in Bangladesh through health systems strengthening and setting up sustainable eye care programs through Public Private Partnerships. The Foundation aims to strengthen the local health infrastructure, develop human resources, improve access to and affordability of eye health services for the rural population, raise awareness of and build support for eye health programs and issues in Bangladesh. It works focuses on vulnerable and marginalized population such as the indigenous communities and poor women.

2.Background

The Fred Hollows Foundation, Bangladesh, will start to implement a four year project titled ‘Building Gender Equitable Eye Health Systems in Barisal Division’ from January 2016 – December 2019. This project is funded by Seeing is Believing (SiB) - Standard Chartered Bank’s flagship community investment program which provides funding to address avoidable blindness and promote quality eye health. The Foundation is seeking applications for an international/national consultant to fulfill the task of conducting a Gender Analysis including Knowledge Attitude and Practice (KAP) Survey on Eye Health Services in all 6 districts of Barisal Division.

3.Purpose and objectives

Step 1: KAP Study

The KAP study will assess the level of knowledge, attitude and practice among sample population in Barisal division. It will identify the determining factors behind gender gap in the uptake of eye care services (with a focus on cataract services) in target locations. The study will identify how a project using a health systems strengthening approach can positively impact on the access and uptake of eye care services in Barisal Division, particularly by women. It will provide guidance on the constraints, opportunities and incentives affecting gender equity in eye health care in Bangladesh (nationally) that impact on local project delivery.

The KAP study should include:

1. Individual and household characteristics

2. Household income & expenditure

3. Decision making regarding health seeking

4. Knowledge, attitudes and practices toward eye health

5. Previous eye health seeking behaviour, and quality of eye care received

6. Sources of information about eye health

7. Access to subsidized care

The KAP study is to be conducted on eye health services for the following groups:

a) community members (women, men, transgendered people)

b) women and men who have sought eye health care (to explore their experience of disease, the process of deciding they needed care, how they knew where to go, their experience, cost, barriers, facilities, etc)

c) women and men who have not sought eye health care (to explore their experience of disease, the decision making process, who made the decision, why they made the decision, other barriers to access, how it may be made possible for them to access eye care again, etc)

d) women identified with cataract who did not yet uptake surgery (including their head of household and other family members)

e) women on whom cataract surgeries have been performed (to explore their perception before being operated on and the enabling factors which led to uptake of surgery)

f) health and eye health care workers of public and private sectors across primary, secondary and tertiary levels (will include Ophthalmologists, doctors, Upazila Health & Family Planning Officers, medical team, non-medical team, Community Health Workers)

g) management and other staff of eye hospitals and NGOs

h) coordinators and field staff of outreach eye camps in private sector (Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital, Nizam Hasina Foundation, Grameen Green Children Eye Hospital, Patukhali Eye Hospital)

Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) should be held with men and women separately. FGDs for low income groups (from both rural and urban settings) should be conducted separately.

The results of the qualitative and qualitative components of the KAP study should be analysed using appropriate analytical techniques and presented as a research report.

Step 2: Gender Analysis

The findings from KAP study will be used in the next step which is Gender Analysis. The objectives of the Gender Analysis are:

a) identify constraints in accessing and using eye care services in Barisal Division, specifically the demand and supply side barriers to eye health services use amongst women, men, boys and girls across the continuum of eye health care

b) assess knowledge base among eye health practitioners at tertiary, secondary and primary level about gender equity in eye health, and practitioners’ confidence in addressing those barriers

c) based on the Analysis findings, outline gender targeted interventions and recommendations for the project design along with a process for applying those into the Program Implementation Plan

Consultant will identify frameworks, matrixes and approaches that will be used to complete the Gender Analysis. The Gender Analysis matrix should refer to the potential project components that influence eye health outcomes such as:

a) World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) six building blocks of Health System Strengthening (i.e. Leadership/Governance, Health Finance, Health Workforce, Medical products and technologies, Information and Research, Service Delivery)

b) demand and supply constraints along the eye health care continuum (such as awareness, seeking care, diagnosis & advice, treatment, recovery, self-care, follow-up, etc.).

c) gender related factors that influence eye health conditions (such as social, cultural, economic, geographical and institutional factors. Economic factors should include ‘access to and control over resources’.

The Gender Analysis should identify the different roles, needs, priorities, and assets of women and men with respect to eye health care in Barisal in relation to eye heath diseases and conditions (focusing on cataract). This assignment will draw on the experience of The Foundation in other countries, including Cambodia, where a KAP Study and Gender Analysis has already been conducted.

Value Addition of KAP and Gender Analysis: From the findings of the KAP study and Gender Analysis, an awareness raising campaign (through mass-media and community-based eye health promotion activities) about the importance of eye health and availability of eye care services will be developed. Important messages will be developed which will be integrated into the training modules for eye care personnel, to support them to mainstream gender into eye health care. Different innovative gender strategies (interventions) will be considered, developed (in the dissemination workshop which will be facilitated by Consultant), trialed and implemented by different project partners. These innovation interventions will aim to make clinical facilities more gender friendly for women and transgendered people, and inform project implementation plan in general. Over the course of the project, effectiveness and usefulness of each of the innovative gender strategies will be monitored and evaluated. Partners will eventually adopt these strategies for future sustainability.

4.Scope of Services

The Consultant will undertake the KAP Study and Gender Analysis in all six (6) districts of Barisal Division of Bangladesh involving the following steps:

1. Preparation and submission of Ethical approval
2. Construction of a study protocol
3. Piloting and refinement of draft data collection tools
4. Development of a field plan (based on draft protocol)
5. Undertaking of a KAP Study in all 6 districts of Barisal Division, based on a draft protocol
6. Data analysis
7. Gender Analysis
8. Research report writing with recommendations
9. Presentation of findings at a dissemination workshop
10. Involving project partners in identifying gender strategies that they will trial

This consultancy will deliver the research findings as a presentation at a planning workshop. The workshop will involve participation from the consultant team, The Foundation’s Bangladesh and Regional team and Program Development representatives. They will work over the course of 1-2 days to ensure that the findings of the KAP study and Gender Analysis are rigorously integrated into the Project Implementation Plan.

5.SuggestedMethodology and Methods

It is suggested that a mixed-methods approach (both quantitative and qualitative data collection) is used, with data triangulated to compare and contrast data collected from different sources and perspectives. Data collection should include (but may not be limited to) a survey, different types of interviews as appropriate, Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), case studies and observations. A quantitative survey should remain the focus to help validate findings with a large and acceptable sample size.

6.Deliverable

The project deliverables include the following four key written products, alongside accompanying field work and consultations with The Bangladesh Country Program Team:

1. Project proposal including a brief literature review, research protocol, methodologies and tools
2. Baseline KAP study report with recommendations for the Project Implementation Plan
3. Gender Analysis report
4. Presentation of findings at a dissemination workshop

7.Roles & responsibilities

Consultant

The Consultant will obtain ethical clearance from Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC), and approval of the Research Project Plan from The Foundation. The Consultant will be responsible for obtaining approvals for the research protocol, overseeing the conduct of the field research, ensuring the quality of the study, developing the data collection tools, providing data collection training, collecting data, developing a field guideline so that a standard data collection method could be followed in the field, compiling the findings, conducting the data analysis, conducting Gender Analysis and writing the research report. The Consultant will regularly report to FHF team in Bangladesh on progress of the KAP Study and Gender Analysis. Support may be sought from The Foundation for inputs to the analysis and report writing on eye health related issues. S/he will deliver the research findings as a presentation at a 1-2 days planning workshop, to ensure that the findings of the KAP study and Gender Analysis are rigorously integrated into the Project Implementation Plan.

8.Proposed timeline for study

• Finalize data collection tools – by 31^st January, 2016
• Data collection – 21^st March, 2016
• Data analysis – 5^th April, 2016
• KAP study report with recommendations for the Project Implementation Plan – 20^th April, 2016
• Gender Analysis report – 28^th April, 2016
• Presentation of findings at a dissemination workshop – 5^th May, 2016

9.Qualifications & Essential skills

The successful applicant will possess the following competencies:

• Relevant professional qualifications
• Substantial experience in designing, conducting and coordinating research activities including KAP Study
• Proven portfolio of gender analysis
• Ability to develop realistic and innovative interventions as per gender analysis and integrate them into project implementation plans
• Knowledge of health systems strengthening, gender and health sector in developing countries
• Writing professional and quality reports
• Fluency in English

10.Ethical clearance

Please note that the KAP Study requires ethical clearance from the Ethical Review Committee of Bangladesh Medical Research Council (BMRC).

11.Other considerations

11.1Confidentiality

The consultancy team agrees to not divulge confidential information to any person for any reason during or after completion of this contract with The Foundation. Upon completion or termination of this contract, the consultancy team undertakes to return to The Foundation any materials, files or property in their possession that relate to the business affairs of The Foundation.

11.2Intellectual Property

All intellectual property and/or copyright material produced by the consultancy team whilst under contract to The Foundation remain the property of The Foundation. The consultancy team is required to surrender any copyright material he has created during the term of the contract to The Foundation upon completion of termination of the contract. The consultancy team also consents to The Foundation using any works produced as part of this consultancy without attribution and waives all other moral rights in this work.

11.3Insurance

Any consultants involved in this research protocol will be required to have in place insurance arrangements appropriate to provision of the requirements in this ToR including travel insurance.

11.4Other

The Fred Hollows Foundation strongly condemns all forms of child abuse and categorically states that it is unacceptable in any circumstance. The Foundation is committed to ensuring a safe environment and culture for all children with whom we come in contact during the course of our work. All members of the Evaluation Team will be required to comply with the FHF Child Protection Policy and sign the Child Protection Code of Conduct.

Interested individuals or consulting firms must submit the following:

a) Detailed Proposal which should include:

• method and methodology that will be used to carry out this KAP Study
• sample size of each of the target groups
• 4-5 key questions that the questionnaire for this KAP must have
• an indication of the time that may be required to get clearance from BMRC before the KAP Survey is started
• frameworks, matrixes and approaches that will be used to complete the Gender Analysis for this particular consultancy

b) Financial Proposal (in USD and BDT; mention exchange rate)

c) CV of Principle Investigator

d) Additional CVs of key team members

If possible, one sample KAP study report from previous works be may submitted (applicant may refer to a website that can be accessed)

Please email the above mentioned documents to zakhair@hollows.org by 16^th January, 2016.

Overview

Women for Women International supports the most marginalized women in countries affected by conflict and war. Our twelve -month training program allows women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support. By utilizing skills, knowledge, and resources, women are able to create sustainable change for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Since 1993, Women for Women International has helped nearly 429,000 marginalized women in countries affected by war and conflict. We directly work with women in 8 countries offering support, tools, and access to life-changing skills to move from crisis and poverty to stability and economic self-sufficiency.

Purpose

The Associate Director, Safety & Security is responsible for developing and maintaining organizational policies and procedures for safety and security management, providing technical advice and support to country offices in the implementation of security management frameworks, and facilitating the training and capacity building of staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

Organizational policies and procedures for security management

• Develop and update as needed the Women for Women International (WfWI) global security policy
• Develop a template for a country office (CO) security management plan
• Support each CO to adapt the template to its own context and publish a country-specific security management plan
• Guide and support COs to conduct regular country level security analysis
• Ensure COs have a functioning communication system in place
• Monitor implementation of CO security plans and follow up with COs to ensure that they are implemented according to schedule.

Trends and scenario analysis

• Conduct regular trends and situational analysis of each country WfWI operates in
• Establish and maintain strong networks globally and in WfWI countries of operation with UN, Government, NGOs and security coordination bodies
• Keep up to date with regional security trends and political changes that might impact WfWI offices or operations
• Keep up to date with best practices in safety and security

Safety and security procedures

• Ensure all WfWI offices, residences and preferred hotels and guest houses to ensure they meet specified safety and security standards
• Monitor movement and safety of employees, guests, and consultants traveling away from their host countries and into foreign territories
• In coordination with CO security focal points, ensure all COs respect norms on vehicle safety including procedures, equipment and maintenance
• Ensure COs have appropriate communication equipment, that it is licensed, staff are trained and it is used correctly
• Ensure all HQ, Regional and CO staff, partners and consultants are aware of and follow emergency communication procedures
• In coordination with CO security focal points, ensure security briefings are provided to all new staff as well as staff when travelling between offices
• Advise COs on tendering and recruitment of security guarding companies

Incident management

• With the VP or HR & Support, lead on organisational crisis management preparation and response and medical evacuation
• Act as first point of contact for CO for any safety or security incident
• Provide CO regular support and guidance for any action to be taken in response to incidents
• Provide regular feedback to the Global Leadership Team on any serious incidents
• Liaise and coordinate with other organizations impacted by incidents

Capacity development of WfWI staff

• Provide guidance and training to CO, regional and HQ staff on security management, risk mitigation, and incident response
• Provide guidance and training to CO staff on personal security, security management, trends analysis and scenario planning

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably a Masters degree, in relevant field.
• A formal security qualification or appropriate security management training.
• Minimum of seven (7) years practical field experience in security management with at least three (3) years in a leadership role (e.g. military, police, or INGO security management).
• Overseas work experience in insecure and/or hostile environments a plus.
• Ability to work within a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic team and understand the challenges of operating in insecure environments.
• Experience of risk assessment, incident reporting, incident mapping, information collation and analysis.
• Ability to adapt to needs and balance demands of beneficiary and security actors while maintaining appropriate contextual NGO security advice and coordination.
• Sound knowledge of humanitarian principles of impartiality and neutrality as outlined in the Humanitarian Charter and the International Red Cross Code of Conduct.
• Ability to train and coach national and international staff in safety and security measures.
• Technical competency and training experience in field based communications systems such as HF & VHF radios, satellite phone systems, GPS mapping and tracking devices, etc.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, internet, and email applications.
• Strong report writing, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English; language skills in Arabic, French, Dari and/or Kiswahili a plus.
• Previous field experience in security management with INGOs operating in Nigeria, DRC, South Sudan, Rwanda, Afghanistan and/or Iraq preferred.
• Previous working experience with women’s empowerment organizations, networks and skills and knowledge in gender and conflict analysis preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively to country offices.

Physical Demands

• May require bending, lifting up to 70 lbs., prolonged standing/sitting.
• May require travel to remote locations where advanced medical services are not readily available.
• May require inoculations for international travel.

To be considered, please submit salary requirements and resume online at https://careers-womenforwomen.icims.com/jobs/1170/associate-director%2c-safety-%26-security/job

• Health program coordination

• Extensive domestic travel required

• Must have right to work in Laos

Join one of Australia’s most well respected and fastest growing international development organisations – The Fred Hollows Foundation. Working across 25 countries, our vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind. We have an ambitious 5 year strategic plan that aims to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the planning, coordination and implementation of multiple project across a number of provinces in Laos, working closely with external partners to ensure integration of key activities including

• Program Coordination

• Monitoring and evaluation

• Financial support

• General support to the Laos team

You have at least 3 years’ experience in program management in an international development or community organisations, and can demonstrate:

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Report writing and documentation

• Experience coordinating outcomes through partners

• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and financial information

• Excellent interpersonal skills

The Fred Hollows Foundation has a policy of employing local nationals and we seek people with strong written and spoken English as well as Lao and other languages, as you will need to communicate with both local and international contacts.

How to apply and who to contact

Applications should be made via our website https://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies and should include an up-to-date resume and cover letter addressing all areas required in the 'experience, skills & attributes' section of the Job Description.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact our Recruitment Specialist via email on employment@hollows.org

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 13^th May, 2016

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

• Regional focus Program Development & Coordination role • Help us end avoidable blindness • Based in Nepal – Kathmandu

Founded in 1992, The Fred Hollows Foundation has been a driving force in the development and implementation of blindness prevention programs in some of the poorest and most isolated regions in the world. Currently operating in 25 countries, The Fred Hollows Foundation has restored sight to well over 1 million people worldwide. We have an ambitious 5 year strategic plan that aims to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.

In order to help us achieve our vision, we are looking for an experienced International Development professional to join our South Asia/Middle East Regional Team. Reporting to the Regional Director, you will support the Country managers and country teams to develop and ensure the delivery of high quality and sustainable programs to achieve an end to avoidable blindness in the communities where we work. Comprising both the design and delivery of programs and support to overall operations.

Specific responsibilities include: • Country Program support • Capacity building • Advocacy and representation

To be successful in this position, you will have a relevant tertiary qualification and significant experience coordinating health programs within the international development sector, ideally with both head office and in-country experience. You will have excellent knowledge of Program management, bringing your skills to ensure we deliver even greater impact across the region. This role will require you to utilise your superb communication skills, working across cultures to build capacity and help shape the future direction of our programs.

Essential criteria includes; • Experience working across countries in the region • A minimum of 6 year’s experience managing / coordinating programs in the international development sector • Experience working in a head office capacity as well as an in-country program • Strong working knowledge of program development and project management • Superior oral and written English skills

This role requires international travel across the South Asia and Middle East region.

How to apply and who to contact? For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies

Alternatively, If you would like further information please contact our Recruitment Specialist Victoria Cawley or Nicole Cunningham on 02 87411962 or via email at employment@hollows.org

Closing date: Monday 13th June 2016

In countries affected by conflict and war, Women for Women International supports the most marginalized women to earn and save money, improve health and well-being, influence decisions in their home and community, and connect to networks for support. By utilizing skills, knowledge, and resources, she is able to create sustainable change for herself, her family, and community.

Since 1993, Women for Women International has served more than 447,000 women in 8 conflict-affected countries, including Afghanistan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Iraq, Kosovo, Nigeria, Rwanda and South Sudan.

Overview

Economically disadvantaged women, who are the heart of Women for Women International’s (WfWI) programming, are often the least served by financial institutions. Yet, compelling evidence indicates that women with access to financial products and services are more likely to start businesses, plan for major life events more effectively and keep children in school and with a broader impact on women’s economic empowerment. (http://www.uncdf.org/en/womens-empowerment). Different studies globally show that “Bank account usage is a leading indicator of financial inclusion and saving improves confidence, decision-making power in the household, purchasing power and reduces vulnerability”. (*Promoting Women’s Financial Inclusion*, GIZ, December 2012). “Branchless banking at post offices, small shops and gas stations and mobile banking though cell phones offer opportunities to reduce barriers to the traditional banking system. Credit is an important tool in financing women’s business, in particular credit products that address collateral requirements and other specific needs of poor women”. Micro insurance, especially related to health, effects of weather, and credit life (loan repayment for deceased borrowers) are important tools in helping women cope with shocks such as medical emergencies that can perpetuate the cycle of poverty. (*Small premiums, long-term benefits: Why poor women need micro insurance*, International Labour Organization, August 2010).

Achievements

Women for Women International’s program includes a $10 monthly stipend to each participant during the 12-month training period. This cash transfer is an important motivating factor to encourage bank account usage and increase women’s bargaining power in the household. WfWI has made progress in expanding access to savings by facilitating bank accounts opening and usage for all program participants in Nigeria and Rwanda, and smaller numbers in Kosovo and the DRC. In 2015, WfWI piloted VSLAs in all four Africa country offices and developed a new approach to supporting self-help groups in Afghanistan. In nearly all the countries where it works, WfWI links women to microcredit through partners and encourages women to participate in informal savings groups (e.g. SHG, cooperatives) wherever these are the norm and applicable, although the linkages are not formalized. In Rwanda, WfWI assists all participants to register for health insurance mandated by the government.

Opportunities

With a global pool of 20,000 potential new financial service customers each year, WfWI believes there is significant opportunity to expand women’s access to savings, credit and insurance as a critical element of the organization’s holistic empowerment tools. WfWI is expanding different pathways toward increasing financial inclusion for the women it serves.

Purpose of Consultancy

WfWI is seeking a short-term consultant to support the continued improvement of WfWI’s financial inclusion work with marginalized and conflict-affected women in our target countries. To do this, the consultant will engage with country office, HQ and UK to undertake the following tasks:

1. Collect detailed information for each country on access to financial services for program participants;

2. Assess what products poor women in conflict-affected countries mostly use, including post-intervention/graduation (bank accounts, VSLAs, ASCAs, etc.);

3. Assess both supply and demand side constraints that could be addressed by WfWI in collaboration with others (financial partners, mobile banking, governments, etc.);

4. Analyze critical remaining questions around Savings Groups – how to best integrate them into WfWI’s work, ideal timing for savings group orientation, pros/cons of self-selected groups, village agent, linkages to formal FI’s, etc.;

5. Determine focus areas for each country based on information collected;

6. Use results of country-level analysis to contribute to WfWI’s global WEE strategy, especially around savings mechanisms;

7. Support development of country- and global-level strategies to monitor and assess different approaches to financial inclusion that WfWI can take forward;

8. Work with MRE team to assess potential indicators to track financial inclusion across all of WfWI’s work and targets for financial inclusion;

9. Assess partnership opportunities by understanding current collaborations, relevant new stakeholders and engaging in discussions with potential partners, such as Women’s World Banking, on a global level; and

10. Develop funding pitches for donors based on this work.

Deliverables

1. Initial report on findings including review of current financial inclusion activities, summary notes from facilitated conversations with country office staff, etc.

2. One to two external-facing communications document on WfWI’s successes and lessons learned based on financial inclusion work to date

3. Proposed logframe(s), indicators, and data collection tools for financial inclusion work

4. Three funding pitches for financial inclusion work (with basic proposal for activities, staffing needs, etc.)

5. Final report of findings and recommendations for critical choices for WfWI

Timeframe

The consultancy should begin in August/September 2016 and will be approximately three months, based on successful achievement of key milestones and delivery of deliverables. The consultant is not expected to work full-time and should propose workplan/timeline to compete deliverables.

Location

This position can be based in any location. The bulk of the work can be done remotely, with information collected via Skype, email, etc. The consultancy will report to the Director of Program Design and Development in the Washington, DC headquarters. Travel to one or several of WfWI’s other Country Offices is probable. Travel costs are paid on a reimbursable basis.

Collaboration with WfWI Staff

As much of this work will depend on a developing an understanding of WfWI’s mission, niche, current activities, operating model and fundraising potential, the consultant will work with individuals across the organization including HQ, our UK office, and Country teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum Master’s degree, in international development, economics or related field;
• Minimum eight (8) years of relevant work experience in women’s economic empowerment, with emphasis on grassroots development;
• Minimum four years work experience in conflict impacted countries;
• Working experience in any WfWI country preferable;
• Extensive experience in programs related to economic development, financial inclusion, microfinance, graduation models, social protection, etc. required;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant social development issues such as women’s rights and empowerment, gender and conflict;
• Demonstrated skills in program design, planning, budgeting and implementation;
• Successful at establishing relationships, building trust, and inspiring others;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of other local languages would be an advantage;
• Ability to quickly incorporate feedback and respond to deadlines and requests;
• Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and judgement skills, positive attitude;
• Commitment and respect for Women for Women International’s mission and values; and
• Strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, internet, email applications.

All interested candidates should submit an updated CV, cover letter and 3 professional references to the WfWI Career page at http://www.womenforwomen.org/about-us/careers latest by August 19, 2016**. Due to urgency of the recruitments, applications will be shortlisted on a regular basis and we may offer the positions before the closing date.

Women for Women International provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation. h

Location: Sydney, Australia

Closing Date: 22 August 2016 (at midnight UTC)

Are you a strategic planner, capable of leading and managing global programs teams? Are you an expert in liaising with institutional donors and high level advocacy and representation? The Fred Hollows Foundation is looking for a Director of Programs who is committed to executive team collaboration, modelling agreed values and behaviours, ensuring health, safety and wellbeing of staff and child protection.

The Director of Programs provides leadership for the international program team and has management responsibility for staff members working globally (approximately 230). The Director of Programs reports to the Foundation’s CEO and is a member of the executive management team which is collectively responsible for achieving the Board endorsed strategic plan.

The Director of Programs is accountable for ensuring strategic program development, operational activity and reporting in support of The Foundation Strategic Framework.

About The Fred Hollows Foundation

The Fred Hollows Foundation is one of Australia’s leading international development NGOs with a vision of a world in which no person is needlessly blind and Indigenous Australians can exercise their right to good health.

The Foundation works in more than 25 countries in Africa, Asia, the Pacific and in Australia. They develop and manage each country program with a strategy that reflects the stage of development of the country’s eye health system, and seek to work in countries with partner organisations and governments who are willing to commit to strengthening and supporting their own eye health systems.

They carry the learning from their country programs into strategic global partnerships seeking to positively influence global eye health outcomes. They use research to establish their evidence base, then use their findings to measure progress against strategies and to advocate for change.

Essential Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualifications in related field or able to demonstrate substantial equivalent experience;

• Significant senior international program management experience including staff management and leadership;

• Significant experience working in developing countries at national or regional director level, or equivalent;

• Substantial experience in leading the design and implementation of international development programs;

• Experience in negotiating and partnering with government, multi-lateral and other non-government agencies;

• Substantial program management experience in at least some of the countries and regions where The Foundation works (Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa);

• Professional experience in the public health sector – highly desirable;

• Extensive and continuously updated knowledge of the international development sector, particularly within the area of public health including trends and practices.

Essential Skills

• Strong leadership skills, balancing guiding strategic direction globally, while managing risk;

• Collaborative management style;

• Exceptional interpersonal and cross-cultural management skills;

• Ability to manage and lead a wide variety of relationships, often at a distance, utilising collaborative consultation, communication and negotiation skills;

• Flexibility and the ability to lead complex change;

• Experience of organisational strategic planning, execution and reporting;

• Proven ability in providing high level policy advice and operational leadership;

• Understanding of advocacy in the context of international development.

Personal Qualities

• Commitment to the mission and values of The Fred Hollows Foundation;

• Integrity and a firm commitment to transparency and accountability;

• High level representational skills including confident presentation and public speaking skills;

• The professional gravitas to represent The Foundation in external forums and to influence other decision makers;

• Ability to inspire large and often remote teams and provide leadership and clear vision for further growth;

• A global mindset that is empathetic to a broad range of cultural needs.

Additional Requirements

• Eligibility to work in Australia;

• Preparedness to undergo background checks including criminal records check and qualifications checks;

• Preparedness to undergo an additional working with children check for positions which have been identified as having access to children;

• Availability to travel domestically and internationally.

To apply for this post, please follow the guidelines on the website – http://oxfordhr.co.uk/job/director-of-programs/– complete our online application form. Please complete the form in sentence case – there is no need to use block capitals.

You will be asked to submit the following information:

• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (of no more than 2-3 sides of A4)
• A detailed statement (of no more than 2-sides of A4) explaining why you are interested in this post and giving evidence of how you meet the Person Specification criteria. (Please look at Help for Candidates for hints on how to write a successful statement).

The documents should be saved in Word in the following format:

Your First Name, Your Last Name, Document Name, and Date (yymm) e.g.:

Pat-Jones-CV-1602
Pat-Jones-Statement-1602

Applications will not be accepted without a completed application form.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is one of Australia’s most well respected and fastest growing international development organisations.

This is an exciting new opportunity for a public health professional with expertise in neglected tropical diseases. In this role you will support the development and delivery of high quality trachoma elimination programs in the Africa region. You will provide technical advice on trachoma projects and will provide strategic oversight of large scale donor funded trachoma programs, maintaining donor relationships and coordinating donor contracts. You will develop effective working relationships and build the capacity of staff across The Foundation’s Africa programs to ensure we are implementing preferred practices and high quality trachoma programming, and meeting grant conditions and expectations.

You have relevant tertiary qualifications and at least five years’ experience in international public health or development, including experience working on neglected tropical disease programs. You will have experience in program cycle management, including the development of theories of change and monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks. You will have experience managing donor grants and possess the ability to identify and develop risk minimization strategies to ensure program outcomes are met and adherence to donor requirements. You will have the ability to live in Ethiopia (preferable), or be based in the Africa region and be willing to travel regularly between program countries. You will have excellent written and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate professionally at all levels, across donors, partners, and management. Critical to your success will be your positive and self-motivated approach, as well as organisational and time management skills to ensure you manage conflicting deadlines.

This role will require travel throughout the East Africa region with frequent travel to Ethiopia to support Trachoma Elimination program. In addition you will also be required to support our programs in Kenya, Rwanda and Eritrea.

We are flexible about where we locate this position, but frequent travel to Ethiopia will be an essential requirement.

For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies#TrachomaProgramSpecialist

Alternatively, If you would like further information please contact our Recruitment Specialist Victoria Cawley or Nicole Cunningham on 02 87411962 or via email at employment@hollows.org

Applications close: Monday 22nd August

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe Environment

Come and join our international development organisation where we are ensuring that the vision of Fred Hollows lives on. We are working to eradicate avoidable blindness by 2020, and are committed to working with partners to bring about change that is sustainable and reaches even the most vulnerable communities.

With a number of critical new programs planned for 2017, an exciting opportunity exists for a highly qualified and experienced development professional. Working as a part of our Program Development team, you will support programming activities across 25 countries in Africa and Asia through the development of innovative and best practice health programs. Your skills and expertise will be used to support the design and development of high quality programs which will have a significant and sustainable impact, and are aligned with The Foundation’s mission and strategic plan, the context-specific needs in country, and the goals of partner institutions.

To be a success in this role you will have a formal qualification and strong experience in public health and international development, with extensive experience in program development and coordination. You will have knowledge of program design concepts including program logic and monitoring and evaluation, with the ability to conceptualise, design, collaboratively develop, and document program initiatives which are strategic, innovative, and evidence based. Key to this position will be your ability to cultivate and maintain collaborative relationships, to effectively engage people across the organisation, and to support and influence multiple stakeholders in order to shape development practices locally, strengthen systems, and raise the profile of blindness as a public health issue.

The ability to travel internationally will be essential.

For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies#ProgramDevelopmentAdvisor

Alternatively, If you would like further information please contact our Recruitment Specialist Victoria Cawley or Nicole Cunningham on 02 87411962 or via email at employment@hollows.org

Applications close: Friday 19th August

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe Environment

Come and join our international development organisation where we are ensuring that the vision of Fred Hollows lives on. We are working to eradicate avoidable blindness by 2020, and are committed to working with partners to bring about change that is sustainable and reaches even the most vulnerable communities. The Fred Hollows Foundations, Laos Program has been operating since 2008, and is aimed at supporting Government eye health programs throughout Laos.

The Finance and Operations Manager oversees the Finance and Operations accountabilities for the Laos Country program. This senior role, while underpinned by strong financial acumen and experience, will operate across many areas such as Finance, Administration, Security, Risk Management, Office Management, Policy and Process, and Human Resource Management.

Reporting into the Country Manager, you will provide leadership to a small team (2), consisting of a Finance Officer and Administration and Procurement Officer.

To be successful in this role you will have: Minimum of 8+ years working experience, ideally in an NGO environment or private sector

• University qualification in Finance or Accounting, CPA or equivalent (highly desirable)

• Previous Experience in the financial management of complex programs and projects

• Previous experience in working in a matrix reporting

• Sound knowledge of current legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to INGOs

• Knowledge of SUN Systems (highly desirable)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office some knowledge of financial accounting software and spreadsheet packages,

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and

• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.

The Fred Hollows Foundation has a policy of employing local nationals and we seek people with strong written and spoken English as well as Lao and other languages, as you will need to communicate with both local and international contacts.

For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies#FOOfficer

Alternatively, If you would like further information please contact our Recruitment Specialist Victoria Cawley or Nicole Cunningham on 02 87411962 or via email at employment@hollows.org

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate working rights for Laos.

Please note: Due to high levels of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

• Oversee financial and administration processes

• International development organisation

• Full – time position, based in Mataram, Lombok

A rare and exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s most well respected and fastest growing international development organisations – The Fred Hollows Foundation. Working across 26 countries, our vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind. We have an ambitious 5 year strategic plan that aims to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.

In order to help us achieve our vision, we are looking for a qualified accountant to join our team. Reporting to the National Program Manager for Indonesia, you will be responsible for the coordination and management of effective and compliant financial and administrative systems for FHF Indonesia.

In this busy and varied role you will coordinate and implement appropriate financial policies, processes and systems to ensure transparent reporting. In addition to this you will also be required to provide high level administration support to the National Program Manager overseeing a range of tasks including, travel, lease management, records management and office correspondence and enquires.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Appropriate professional financial qualifications; at least a Bachelor of accounting

• Knowledge of current legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to the INGO sector in Indonesia

• A minimum of 4 years professional work experience

• Proven experience in providing high-level administration and support services, including the ability to develop robust administration systems from scratch.

• Medium level of computer literacy with some knowledge of financial accounting software and spreadsheet packages (SUN Systems would be an advantage).

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Strong written and spoken English.

• Ability travel within Indonesia and internationally

For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies#FAOfficer

Alternatively, If you would like further information please contact our Recruitment Specialist Victoria Cawley or Nicole Cunningham on 02 87411962 or via email at employment@hollows.org

To be eligible to apply for this position you must already possess the appropriate working visa for Indonesia.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

An exciting opportunity exists to join one of Australia’s most well respected and fastest growing international development organisations – The Fred Hollows Foundation. Working across 21 countries, our vision is for a world where no one is needlessly blind. We have an ambitious 5 year strategic plan that aims to take The Foundation even closer to realising our vision of ending avoidable blindness.

As part of the Knowledge and Innovation Division, this role provides technical advice to our country teams on the development of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) plans and systems that build evidence of what is working and support learning and program improvement. You will work to build the capacity of program teams to commission and use evaluations. You will also contribute to the development, roll-out and use of an agency-wide Program Results Framework, and systems to support the effective collection and dissemination of M&E data and findings across our programs.

To be successful in this role, you will have 2-3 years’ experience in program management, preferably in an international development context, and at least 2-3 years’ specialist experience in M&E. You will have demonstrated skills and interest in international public health and evaluation theory and methods. Critical to your success will be your pragmatic and flexible approach to working across different contexts, and excellent analytical and problem solving skills. You will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to synthesize and convey information to an audience whose first language is not English. Your ability to collaborate and engage a diverse range of stakeholders globally, maintaining an adaptable approach to accommodate a growing and changing environment will be crucial.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have permanent residency in Australia.

For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies

Alternatively, If you would like further information please contact our Recruitment Specialist Victoria Cawley or Nicole Cunningham on 02 87411962 or via email at employment@hollows.org

Applications close: 7th November, 2016

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.

Come and join our international development organisation where we are ensuring that the vision of Fred Hollows lives on. We are working to eradicate avoidable blindness by 2020, and with females comprising 64% of the world’s blind, The Fred Hollows Foundation considers that gender equity is essential to achieving a world in which no-one is needlessly blind. The Foundation seeks to close the gap in rates of avoidable blindness between men and women, by becoming a leader in delivering evidence based programs, policy, and advocacy, to achieve gender mainstreaming in eye health.

The Senior Gender Programs Advisor will provide leadership in Programs and across The Foundation to achieve this vision, through strategic leadership, communication and collaboration, technical support and guidance, advocacy and partnerships, capacity building and learning.

To be successful in this role you will be degree qualified in Development, Gender, Public Health, Social Sciences, Women’s Studies, or another relevant area. You will possess specialised knowledge in gender issues and women’s rights in the international development field. This will include experience in conducting participatory gender analyses and assessments; designing, delivering and supporting gender mainstreaming approaches and targeted interventions that support women’s rights, particularly in relation to equal access to health services.

Additionally, you will have extensive experience in developing and delivering gender policy, strategy, research, and capacity building in the international context. Strong collaborative and leadership skills, along with advanced interpersonal, facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills are essential in this position, as are written communication skills - including program design documents, donor proposals, reports and publications.

Domestic and international travel up to a third of the time is required.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have permanent residency in Australia.

For a detailed Job description and for information on how to apply please visit our website http://www.hollows.org/au/careers/current-vacancies

Alternatively, If you would like further information please contact our Recruitment Specialist Victoria Cawley or Nicole Cunningham on 02 87411962 or via email at employment@hollows.org

Applications close: 31st October, 2016

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas where we work. Applicants are advised that The Foundation reserves the right to conduct police checks and other screening procedures to ensure we maintain and promote a child safe environment.