Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community.    The Director, Information Security is a hands-on leadership role responsible for advancing, improving, and managing Global Communities digital protection and cybersecurity program across all offices worldwide. This includes the appropriate framework(s), architecture, internal/external threat prevention and information security operations. S/he oversees the development, implementation and enforcement of information security policies, standards, and procedures.   The Director, Information Security ensures all information systems are functioning in accordance with established security policies and procedures. S/he oversees IT risk evaluations, audits, and security incident investigations. The Director, Information Security Director provides strong and clear guidance, advice, and recommendations to the Chief Information Officer and other key Global Communities’ staff on risk management, digital protection, and cyber security. S/he actively contributes to the development and implementation of a comprehensive information security strategy, including ongoing collaboration with data protection counsel.

Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community.    The Network Engineer is the primary IT resource for Global Communities multi country Network environment. Supports, implements, and manages network technologies including but not limited to firewalls, switches, access points, etc. The Network Engineer is responsible for the technical implementation of Global Communities standard network security policies. He/she monitors the network and works with program IT officers to ensure the local program networks are performing in compliance with Global Communities and donors’ security requirements

Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community.    The Director, Information Security is a hands-on leadership role responsible for advancing, improving, and managing Global Communities digital protection and cybersecurity program across all offices worldwide. This includes the appropriate framework(s), architecture, internal/external threat prevention and information security operations. S/he oversees the development, implementation and enforcement of information security policies, standards, and procedures.   The Director, Information Security ensures all information systems are functioning in accordance with established security policies and procedures. S/he oversees IT risk evaluations, audits, and security incident investigations. The Director, Information Security Director provides strong and clear guidance, advice, and recommendations to the Chief Information Officer and other key Global Communities’ staff on risk management, digital protection, and cyber security. S/he actively contributes to the development and implementation of a comprehensive information security strategy, including ongoing collaboration with data protection counsel.

Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community.    The Network Engineer is the primary IT resource for Global Communities multi country Network environment. Supports, implements, and manages network technologies including but not limited to firewalls, switches, access points, etc. The Network Engineer is responsible for the technical implementation of Global Communities standard network security policies. He/she monitors the network and works with program IT officers to ensure the local program networks are performing in compliance with Global Communities and donors’ security requirements

Background Information Global Communities (GC) is intending to prepare a bid in response to the anticipated USDA funding opportunity for the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program (MGD) in Fiscal Year 2024.   About the Consultancy GC is seeking a consultant to lead the development of one application budget and contribute to harmonizing the pricing strategy and budget process in the event of multiple applications. Building on GC’s well-established experience as a McGovern-Dole prime implementer, the consultant will serve as the Budget Lead to develop a final submission-ready budget and budget narrative. GC seeks a consultant for up to a maximum of 40 days of effort to begin in December 2023, with the heaviest LOE taking place during the live proposal period between approximately mid-February and mid-May 2024.   Scope of Work - Lead the development of one budget package (budget spreadsheet, budget narrative, and any supporting documentation) for one application budget from the release of the solicitation to submission. This includes determining budget caps for cost categories, developing draft and final versions of detailed and summary budget spreadsheets and the budget narrative in line with NOFO guidelines and requirements. - Facilitated by the Sr. Manager, Cost & Pricing, lead budget reviews and incorporate comments and edits from reviewers into the budget and narrative. - Coordinate with the Sr. Manager Cost and Pricing on developing budget strategy for both submissions, if applicable. - Provide the Sr. Manager cost and pricing with inputs needed to ensure both submissions reflect similar costs and pricing strategies, if applicable. Deliverables - Participation in team calls and meetings, as determined necessary by the Sr. Manager, Cost & Pricing (Tawni Stetson) and the Proposal Director - Development of a final budget spreadsheets (detailed and summary) and budget narrative. - Completed SF-424 forms   Qualifications - Demonstrated experience with McGovern-Dole proposal pricing. - English fluency required; Spanish language proficiency preferred.   Location of Work Remote at consultant’s home of record. No travel anticipated.

Background Information   Global Communities (GC) is prepare a bid in response to the anticipated USDA funding opportunity for the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program (MGD). GC is seeking a consultant to lead the development of the proposal’s MEL section. The consultant will be responsible for reviewing donor technical guidance, existing GC documentation, consulting closely with country-based staff and/or consultants, and supporting new inputs from formative work and project design, to develop submission ready products in line with the SOW below. GC seeks a consultant for up to a maximum of 40 days of effort to begin in late 2023 or early 2024, with the heaviest LOE taking place during the live proposal period between approximately mid-February and mid-May 2024.     About the Consultancy   Scope of Work - Review and ensure familiarity with core USDA McGovern-Dole Technical and Proposal Guidance Documents, including: - USDA McGovern Dole Learning Agenda - USDA MGD Food Assistance Indicators and Definitions - USDA standard Results Framework for McGovern-Dole and LRP - Review USDA’s FY23 Results Framework - FY23 Monitoring Eval & Reporting guidance - RFP/NOFO for FY24 Proposals - Review key past GC MGD Proposals and technical documents and identify areas for updating and/or strengthening. Review summary of USDA feedback on GC’s former proposal submissions and MEL documents, including evaluation reports. - As needed and dependent on the target geographic area identified in the final solicitation, lead activities to update formative assessment to inform proposal design and targeting. This includes: - Revise/redraft existing formative assessment protocol and tools from recent GC MGD proposals, in coordination with the proposal tech design team; - Lead analysis of formative assessment data, collaborating with in-country consultants and/or GC MELI team as necessary. - Summarize and prepare formative assessment results for use in proposal design activities - Participate in the full design workshop (potential to be held virtually or in the region). Plan for and lead M&E sessions in the Design Workshop, including presentation and dissemination of formative assessment results, overview of USDA learning agenda questions and M&E requirements, development of results framework, creation of Theory of Change (ToC), creation of learning agenda. - Draft M&E and proposal components, in collaboration/coordination with the proposal design team, including Results Framework diagram and supporting narrative, project indicators and targets, including Indicator Table, Evaluation Plan (including the learningagenda); and define key resources needed for M&E budget, including: - Review existing M&E systems and recommend any required changes if necessary to platforms, tools, and /or approach - Review/update current staffing and partnerships to implement MEL Plan - Participate in ongoing coordination calls and meetings with the proposal design team and GC MELI team. Deliverables - Participation in team and/or partnership calls and meetings, as determined necessary by program design leads and the proposal team. - Participation in design workshop (any travel to be approved by GC) - Development, editing, and revision of MEL proposal sections in line with NOFO guidelines: - Results Framework - Evaluation Plan - Indicator Table - Recommended inputs into budget/resourcing   Qualifications - 5+ years of proposal development experience, including leading technical writing for multisectoral development programs - Demonstrated experience designing and drafting USDA McGovern-Dole MEL proposals / programs sections including Results Frameworks, Indicators, and Learning Agendas - English fluency required, Spanish highly preferred.   Location of Work Remote, with ability to participate in a 1-week regional workshop     Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented.  The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.     Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 

Location: Pristina, Kosovo  Reports to: Chief of Party  Please Note: This position is contingent upon awardand USAID approval with an anticipated start date of March 2024.      Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.     Global Communities seeks a DeputyChief of Party (DCOP) candidate for the anticipated USAID Kosovo YouthActivity. USAIDsupports and empowersKosovar youth to develop workforce skills to drive Kosovo’s economic development,soft skills to help them grow into engaged citizens, and entrepreneurship skills to support those youth who wish to build their own businesses or organizations. USAID’s youth programs support USAID’s economic growth portfolio in Kosovo.     Under the direction of the Chief of Party, the DCOP will manage programs, systems, and staff ensuring that all deliverables meet or exceed the expectations of the donor and our local development partners. The DCOP will be a development entrepreneur who maximizes opportunities for collaboration, learning, and adaptationbased upon rigorous assessment of program effectiveness and outcomes supported by data and other evidence.   

Location: Ramallah, West Bank or Gaza (can be based in either location depending on candidate residency) Reports to: Chief of Party  Duration: Preference for a long-term assignment (through September 2028); alternatively, we are considering applications for a short-term assignment of 3-6 months. Please Note: This position is under a recently awarded program and will start as soon as possible.     The Senior Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Specialist (SMELS)will be a part of the recently awarded USAID West Bank/Gaza Improve Livelihoods and Enhance Economic Development (ILEED) program. This five-year, $60 million program focuses on promoting resilient livelihoods in Gaza and gives households the tools they need to cope with recurrent crises. The activity builds upon USAID investments and successes to date, with a primary focus on building resilience through livelihoods while maintaining the flexibility and capacity to respond to emergencies, should they arise. A secondary focus is on adapting to climate change through livelihood development.     The Senior MEL Specialist will lead the design and oversight of the project Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, Collaboration, Learning and Adaption (CLA), Communications and Reporting activities. This position will be responsible for the leadership, oversight and management of all efforts related to performance monitoring, internal evaluation, learning, and oversight of activities associated with the external evaluation managed by USAID. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.  

Location: Accra, Ghana Reports to: Chief of Party Please Note: This position is contingent upon award and USAID approval with an anticipated start date of mid-to-late 2023.   Overview: Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.   Global Communities is seeking Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MEL) Director for the anticipated USAID Ghana Health Program – HIV. This five-year program seeks to increase HIV case finding and linkage to care and treatment - including viral load suppression, in geographic focus areas of Ghana. The Ghana Health Program builds on Ghana’s health and development progress to date in advancing the delivery of integrated HIV health services for key and priority populations. Technical assistance and service delivery activities will build the capacity, sustainability, and resilience of local institutions and regional health directorates. USAID envisions assistance under this program will significantly contribute to Ghana’s progress outlined in national strategies addressing integration of HIV health service delivery.   The MERL Director will lead the design and oversight of the project MERL and Collaboration, Learning and Adaption (CLA) activities. The MERL Director will lead a team to develop and maintain systems to collect data and lead analysis to produce information on inputs, outputs, outcomes and impact of the program. S/he will collaborate with project team members and partners to provide feedback on data collection and indicators; analyze data reported from sub-grantees, and support quality assurance throughout the program. Under the leadership of the COP and DCOP, the MERL Director will also lead the adaptation management design and coordinate implementation required under this award to ensure adaptation measurements and course correction are put into place as required to change dynamics within the country and within the health sector. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.

Location: Accra, Ghana  Reports: Chief of Party   Please Note: This position is contingent upon award and USAID approval with an anticipated start date of mid-to-late 2023.    Overview:  Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.     Global Communities is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipatedUSAID Ghana Health Program - HIV. This five-year program seeks to increase HIV case finding and linkage to care and treatment - including viral load suppression, in geographic focus areas of Ghana. The Ghana Health Program builds on Ghana’s health and development progress to date in advancing the delivery of integrated HIV health services for key and priority populations. Technical assistance and service delivery activities will build the capacity, sustainability, and resilience of local institutions and regional health directorates. USAID envisions assistance under this program will significantly contribute to Ghana’s progress outlined in national strategies addressing integration of HIV health service delivery.     Under the direction of the Chief of Party, the DCOP will help provide management, and strong technical support in the implementation of the project.We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.       

Location: Accra, Ghana  Please Note: This position is contingent upon award and USAID approval with an anticipated start date of mid-to-late 2023.    Overview:  Global Communities works at the intersection of humanitarian assistance, sustainable development, and financial inclusion to save lives, advance equity and secure strong futures. We support communities at the forefront of their own development in more than 35 countries, partnering with local leaders, governments, civil society and the private sector to achieve a shared vision of a more just, prosperous and equitable global community. We work with government, non-government, private sector, and community stakeholders to promote transparency, foster accountability, and access the channels they need to make their voices heard, promote change, and realize their full potential.       Global Communities is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipatedUSAID Ghana Health Program - HIV. This five-year program seeks to increase HIV case finding and linkage to care and treatment - including viral load suppression, in geographic focus areas of Ghana. The Ghana Health Program builds on Ghana’s health and development progress to date in advancing the delivery of integrated HIV health services for key and priority populations. Technical assistance and service delivery activities will build the capacity, sustainability, and resilience of local institutions and regional health directorates. USAID envisions assistance under this program will significantly contribute to Ghana’s progress outlined in national strategies addressing integration of HIV health service delivery.   The COP will lead and oversee the overall implementation of the program, including technical strategy, financial and operational leadership, and human resources. We are looking for passionate, dedicated professionals to help us build the world we envision: one of expanded opportunity, where crises give way to resilience and all people thrive.