Job Opportunities
Cadena has a strong reputation for being a reliable consulting company. On average we have 40-60 experts working in the field. While we are also part of the EU Framework Contract Lot 4 (Human Development and Safety Net) we are often looking for a wide variety of expertise for countries all over the world. These vacancies, as well as those for other tenders and projects are published below. If you are interested in one of the below job opportunities, you can send an email to jobs@cadena-idp.com, including the indicated reference number of the job opportunity and enclose your resume in the recommended CV format.
IMMEDIATE POSITIONS
Cat 1 - Capacity Building Expert
Nigeria
Posted 1 week ago
For the Lot 4 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for an expert for the following mission: “Establishment of the Nigerian National Contact Point Network For Horizon Europe and ERASMUS+“
Activities will involve:
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and barriers faced by Nigerian researchers and academics in accessing and participating in Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programs, and develop tailored solutions to address these challenges.
- Provide a fully comprehensive database for the coordination of information including Institutional Contact Points: the database of all stakeholders and institutions involved in the Nigerian R&I system.
- Develop a dedicated web platform: development of a web platform for the Nigerian National Contact Point (NCP) network for Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programmes.
- Training for the NCPs: The provision of training to the recently nominated thematic NCPs for Horizon Europe as well as NCPs at institutional level.
- Organisation and operation of the Nigerian NCPs network.
- Provide workshops on writing proposals.
- Organise Info-days and Matchmaking activities.
- Work with EUD communication and visibility contractor to develop a targeted communication and outreach strategy.
Job Features
| Job Category | Immediate |
Cat 1 - Research and Innovation Expert
Nigeria
Posted 1 week ago
For the Lot 4 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for an expert for the following mission: “Establishment of the Nigerian National Contact Point Network For Horizon Europe and ERASMUS+“
Activities will involve:
- Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the challenges and barriers faced by Nigerian researchers and academics in accessing and participating in Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programs, and develop tailored solutions to address these challenges.
- Provide a fully comprehensive database for the coordination of information including Institutional Contact Points: the database of all stakeholders and institutions involved in the Nigerian R&I system.
- Develop a dedicated web platform: development of a web platform for the Nigerian National Contact Point (NCP) network for Horizon Europe and Erasmus+ programmes.
- Training for the NCPs: The provision of training to the recently nominated thematic NCPs for Horizon Europe as well as NCPs at institutional level.
- Organisation and operation of the Nigerian NCPs network.
- Provide workshops on writing proposals.
- Organise Info-days and Matchmaking activities.
- Work with EUD communication and visibility contractor to develop a targeted communication and outreach strategy.
Job Features
| Job Category | Immediate |
FORECASTED POSITIONS
While our core business relates to improving TVET, we are always interested to expand our expert database with Technical Vocational Education & Training (TVET) Experts. We are looking for different types of expertise, with on average at least 7 years of work experience in the domain of TVET in developing or upcoming markets. Preferably, the TVET experts should have:
- A master's degree in (TVET) education, social sciences, development studies or relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- Or other education level related to technical skills/ engineering topics and alike
- Extensive knowledge of the TVET sector should be evidenced by previous assignments.
- Excellent reporting (and presentation) skills are required.
- Professional English and / or French language skills, or both.
- Experience with labour market, vocational training, private sector actors and linkages with support programmes of other development partners.
- Strong analytical skills to analyze information and evaluate data to inform decision making.
- Lead activities to build the capacity of technical and vocational education and training institutions in developing market-relevant training courses;
- Skills gaps analysis between labour market demand and skills training
- Design and develop CBET curricula, training materials, and instruction methodologies to advance employability;
- Collaborate with existing training institutions to improve the capacity for the delivery of quality vocational education and training
Job Features
| Job Category | forcasted |
For our current project portfolio we are always looking for primary and secondary education experts to expand our database and network. Most often we are looking for Secondary Education Experts, with at least 7 years of work experience in the domain of Secondary Education improvement in developing or upcoming markets. More specifically, the experts should have:
- A master’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Development Studies or relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
- Vast knowledge of the Primary and Secondary Education sector, evidenced by previous assignments.
- Knowledge of different subjects such as science, mathematics, languages, ICT in Education, STEM etc.
- Previous experience in formulation of Education programmes or development of curricula, teacher training and alike
- Excellent reporting (and presentation) skills.
- Excellent English or French language skills, or both.
Job Features
| Job Category | forcasted |
| Duration Days | Unknown |
| Estimated To Start | Unknown |
| Application Deadline | Unknown |
For many of our assignments and projects, we are always looking for General Education Experts to expand our network and expert database.
Experts should have;
- at least 7 years of work experience in the education sector in developing or upcoming markets
- master's degree in education, social sciences, development studies, relevant field or equivalent professional experience
- excellent reporting (and presentation) skills
- professional English or French language skills.
Job Features
| Job Category | forcasted |
| Duration Days | Unknown |
| Estimated To Start | Unknown |
| Application Deadline | Unknown |
CLOSED OPPORTUNITIES
Global health and accreditation expert
Ethiopia
Posted 2 months ago
For the Lot 4 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for an expert for the following mission: “Technical Assistance to Africa CDC Accreditation and Application to the Pandemic Fund”
The objective of this technical assistance support will be to facilitate the accreditation of Africa CDC to be an implementing agency of the Pandemic Fund and to provide specific capacity building support in preparing applications for funding.
The technical assistant is expected to support Africa CDC in the following areas:
- Coordinate, lead, and support the drafting of the Africa CDC application to become an IE, ensuring compliance with Financial Intermediary Fund process and requirements.
- Provide detailed formulation of Africa CDC's role, complementarity, and support to the objectives of the Pandemic Fund.
- Identify and present relevant Africa CDC capabilities, procedures, and processes required for the application.
- Identify potential supporters (optional, depending on self-submission or third party supported application).
- Master's degree in law, international relations, economics, public policy, global health, or development studies
- Expertise demonstrated by a consolidated experience of over 12 years in the fields related to Development Financial Institutions, public policy, or multilateral public health.
- Specific professional experience: Specific experience in the following areas:
- Preparation and financial management of World Bank financed initiatives
- Conducing fiduciary appraisals, conducing supervision of World Bank grants and loans
- Experience with Financial Intermediary Funds, (accreditation process, fiduciary standards, risk assessment and compliance checks, etc).
- Ability to operate in both private, public and international cooperation environments, demonstrated by successful assignments in each category.
- Experience working with World Bank processes and applications.
- Familiarity with African Union legal statutes, policies, and processes.
- Language skills: English; French will be added advantage.
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Les principaux objectifs de cette évaluation sont de fournir aux services de l'Union européenne concernés, aux parties prenantes intéressées :
- une analyse indépendante globale de la performance du PAPSII en accordant une attention particulière à ses différents niveaux de résultats en comparaison avec ses objectifs attendus, et les raisons qui expliquent ces résultats ;
- les principaux enseignements, conclusions et recommandations qui en découlent afin d'améliorer les interventions actuelles et futures.
- Formation d’études supérieures sanctionnée par un Diplôme supérieur en gestion des ressources humaines ou gestion de projets en santé.
- Expérience d’au moins 3 années dans le domaine de la réforme de la décentralisation et de la gestion des ressources
- 3 années d'expérience dans le domaine de l'évaluation de projets ;
- Participation à au moins 2 évaluations dans le domaine.
- Une excellente maîtrise de la langue française
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Les principaux objectifs de cette évaluation sont de fournir aux services de l'Union européenne concernés, aux parties prenantes intéressées :
- une analyse indépendante globale de la performance du PAPSII en accordant une attention particulière à ses différents niveaux de résultats en comparaison avec ses objectifs attendus, et les raisons qui expliquent ces résultats ;
- les principaux enseignements, conclusions et recommandations qui en découlent afin d'améliorer les interventions actuelles et futures.
- Master de spécialiste en santé ou un diplôme en développement option santé, économie de la santé, développement sanitaire et finances publiques.
- Une excellente maîtrise de la langue française
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Cat I Team Leader / Evaluator
Burkina Faso
Posted 5 months ago
Les principaux objectifs de cette évaluation sont de fournir aux services de l'Union européenne concernés, aux parties prenantes intéressées :
- une analyse indépendante globale de la performance du PAPSII en accordant une attention particulière à ses différents niveaux de résultats en comparaison avec ses objectifs attendus, et les raisons qui expliquent ces résultats ;
- les principaux enseignements, conclusions et recommandations qui en découlent afin d'améliorer les interventions actuelles et futures.
- Diplôme de master ou équivalent en santé publique ou économie de la santé et expérience en appui institutionnel.
- au moins une 1 année d’expérience en évaluation d’appui budgétaire dans les pays en développement et 5 années d'expérience dans le domaine de la formulation et /ou évaluation des projets/[1]
- Connaissance avérée des principes et des méthodes de travail de conception des appuis budgétaires ciblés ou non ciblés.
- Connaissance dans la gestion et du cycle de projets financés par l'UE et de la gestion axée sur les résultats.
- Une excellente maîtrise de la langue française
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Cat I - Evaluator
Home-based, Liberia
Posted 5 months ago
For the Lot 4 Framework Contract (SIEA), Cadena is looking for a senior evaluator (Cat I) to implement a Mid-term evaluation Technical Vocational Education and Training by the private sector in Liberia.
The senior expert evaluator in the field of development cooperation should have:
• An advanced university degree in law, economics, political science, public administration, development cooperation or any relevant social science. Master’s degree in a subject relevant to technical and vocational education and training (TVET) or linked to the scope of the assignment.
• At least 15 years of overall professional experience in development cooperation with specific expertise in conducting evaluations of technical assistance projects.
• The evaluator must have a cumulative experience of at least 10 years in the area of evaluation, of which at least a minimum of 5 successfully completed intervention-level or strategic evaluations, mostly in but not limited to the field of development cooperation. Experience in the evaluation of interventions in the field of TVET is
compulsory. Experience in the evaluation of interventions in the field of TVET linked to private sector development will be considered a strong asset. Previous experience in Liberia and/or West Africa will be considered an asset.
• Language skills: Perfect command of English both orally and in writing. Advanced skills in writing technically in the field of development cooperation. Language level should be demonstrated by certificates or by past relevant professional experience.
For more information about this assignment you can download the ToR here: TERMS OF REFERENCE MID-TERM REVIEW
Interested and qualified experts are kindly requested to contact us and submit their CV at jobs@cadena-idp.com, before Wednesday, 03/05 at 16:00 hours CET, preferably in the following format: EU CV Template
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
| Start date | 05/06/2023 |
| End date | 05/09/2023 |
| Working days | 28 |
| Location | home-based |
Cat. III - Communication Expert
South Africa
Posted 5 months ago
For the Lot 4 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for a Communication Specialist Cat. III for the project “NDICI Communication & Visibility”.
The overall objective of the project is:
- To position the EU as a partner of reference and a partner of choice on key international and domestic priorities that matter to people in both the EU and South Africa
- Demonstrate the EU’s positive offer through tangible investments that bring concrete results, in particular Global Gateway and through EU investments by the private sector
- Enhance projection EU interests and values
- Strengthen EU brand recognition and trust among selected target audiences
- To increase the knowledge and understanding of the EU in South Africa and to demonstrate the work and impact of the EU support to South Africa. It should further reflect the EU values and policies in the related sectors.
- >3 years of experience
- At least a Master’s Degree in Social Science, Culture, Communication or any other relevant degree
- Expertise in Awareness-raising (incl.information and communication)
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Cat. II - Communication Expert
South Africa
Posted 5 months ago
For the Lot 4 EU Framework Contract, Cadena is immediately looking for a Communication Specialist Cat. II for the project “NDICI Communication & Visibility”.
The overall objective of the project is:
- To position the EU as a partner of reference and a partner of choice on key international and domestic priorities that matter to people in both the EU and South Africa
- Demonstrate the EU’s positive offer through tangible investments that bring concrete results, in particular Global Gateway and through EU investments by the private sector
- Enhance projection EU interests and values
- Strengthen EU brand recognition and trust among selected target audiences
- To increase the knowledge and understanding of the EU in South Africa and to demonstrate the work and impact of the EU support to South Africa. It should further reflect the EU values and policies in the related sectors.
- >6 years of experience
- At least a Master’s Degree in Social Science, Culture, Communication or any other relevant degree
- Expertise in Awareness-raising (incl.information and communication).
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Specialist Environmental and Social Safeguards
lesotho
Posted 6 months ago
Cadena is one of a number of consultants shortlisted to ‘Support the Implementation of an Economic Inclusion Program’ under the ‘ Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods Project,’ funded by the World Bank.
The selected consultant will implement and oversee among others:
- Communication/PR;
- Economic and social inclusion activities;
- Training/capacity building;
- Facilitation of community/village savings and loans groups/associations;
- Cash investment grants to young entrepreneurs/start-ups (micro entreprises);
- Productive services and mentoring/coaching
These services will be rendered to the Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture, Arts and Social Development (MoGYSCA&SD) (the Kingdom of Lesotho) with the aim to improve human capital and the self-sufficiency of poor and vulnerable households and individuals in selected geographical areas (to approximately 10,000 targeted beneficiaries).
In this context, Cadena is immediately looking for a Specialist Environmental and Social Safeguards with the following qualifications and skills:
- a minimum of 5 years of experience in Lesotho.
- experience with managing and mitigating social and environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of development projects, as well as with quality assurance of all processes.
Place of posting: Lesotho (multiple missions)
Indicative starting date of the assignment: June 2023
Indicative end date: June 2026
Duration of the project: 36 months
Estimated workload: 6 man-months (spread over 36 months)
For more information about this assignment you can download the ToR here: TOR Economic Inclusion Final Version
Interested experts are kindly requested to contact us and submit their CV at jobs@cadena-idp.com, before or on Friday, April 7, 2023 and preferably in the following format: WB CV format
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Specialist Local Entrepreneurship
lesotho
Posted 6 months ago
Cadena is one of a number of consultants shortlisted to ‘Support the Implementation of an Economic Inclusion Program’ under the ‘ Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods Project,’ funded by the World Bank.
The selected consultant will implement and oversee among others:
- Communication/PR;
- Economic and social inclusion activities;
- Training/capacity building;
- Facilitation of community/village savings and loans groups/associations;
- Cash investment grants to young entrepreneurs/start-ups (micro entreprises);
- Productive services and mentoring/coaching
These services will be rendered to the Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture, Arts and Social Development (MoGYSCA&SD) (the Kingdom of Lesotho) with the aim to improve human capital and the self-sufficiency of poor and vulnerable households and individuals in selected geographical areas (to approximately 10,000 targeted beneficiaries).
In this context, Cadena is immediately looking for a Specialist Local Entrepreneurship with the following qualifications and skills:
- a minimum of 5 years of experience in Lesotho in training, counseling, business development support and access to market.
- at least a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration and Management or in a related field.
Place of posting: Lesotho (multiple missions)
Indicative starting date of the assignment: June 2023
Indicative end date: June 2026
Duration of the project: 36 months
Estimated workload: 24 man-months (spread over 36 months)
For more information about this assignment you can download the ToR here: TOR Economic Inclusion Final Version
Interested experts are kindly requested to contact us and submit their CV at jobs@cadena-idp.com, before or on Friday, April 7, 2023 and preferably in the following format: WB CV format
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |
Community Developer
lesotho
Posted 6 months ago
Cadena is one of a number of consultants shortlisted to ‘Support the Implementation of an Economic Inclusion Program’ under the ‘ Pathways to Sustainable Livelihoods Project,’ funded by the World Bank.
The selected consultant will implement and oversee among others:
- Communication/PR;
- Economic and social inclusion activities;
- Training/capacity building;
- Facilitation of community/village savings and loans groups/associations;
- Cash investment grants to young entrepreneurs/start-ups (micro entreprises);
- Productive services and mentoring/coaching
These services will be rendered to the Ministry of Gender, Youth, Sports, Culture, Arts and Social Development (MoGYSCA&SD) (the Kingdom of Lesotho) with the aim to improve human capital and the self-sufficiency of poor and vulnerable households and individuals in selected geographical areas (to approximately 10,000 targeted beneficiaries).
In this context, Cadena is immediately looking for a Specialist Community Developer with the following qualifications and skills:
- a minimum of 5 years’ experience in training, mentoring, facilitating and supporting youth and/or community members, preferably in sub-Saharan Africa.
- at minimum a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social science or in a related field.
Place of posting: Lesotho (multiple missions)
Indicative starting date of the assignment: June 2023
Indicative end date: June 2026
Duration of the project: 36 months
Estimated workload: 24 man-months (spread over 36 months)
For more information about this assignment you can download the ToR here: TOR Economic Inclusion Final Version
Interested experts are kindly requested to contact us and submit their CV at jobs@cadena-idp.com, before or on Friday, April 7, 2023 and preferably in the following format: WB CV format
Job Features
| Job Category | Expired |