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Job Description

Position: Finance & Administrative Coordinator

Location: Accra, Ghana

ABOUT PURE EARTH

Pure Earth is a leading international not-for-profit organization dedicated to solving pollution problems that affect public health (www.pureearth.org). The organization focuses on reducing exposures to toxic chemical pollutants resulting from industrial, commercial, or informal/artisanal activities. Pure Earth identifies and cleans up severely polluted places, advises governments and development agencies on related issues, and conducts groundbreaking research on pollution and its devastating impacts on public health and economic development.

Role Overview: The Finance & Administrative Coordinator will be key to overseeing the financial and administrative functions of Pure Earth’s Ghana office. This role encompasses financial planning, comprehensive reporting, office administration, and strict compliance with organizational policies and donor requirements. The coordinator will collaborate closely with the Country Director and the HQ Finance Team to maintain robust financial management and efficient administrative operations.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Financial Management

• Manage daily financial activities, ensuring accurate accounts payable/receivable processes and proper general ledger entries.
• Develop, prepare, and continuously monitor budgets to ensure that all expenditures remain within the set financial guidelines and parameters.
• Maintain precise financial records and ensure prompt and accurate financial reporting to the Country Director and HQ.

2. Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Compile comprehensive financial statements and reports for review by internal and external stakeholders to accurately reflect the financial status of the organization.
• Ensure steadfast compliance with local regulatory requirements, organizational policies, and donor-imposed financial guidelines.
• Facilitate audit processes by providing essential documentation and implementing any audit recommendations to improve financial practices.

3. Cash Flow and Banking

• Oversee cash flow management, ensuring there is adequate liquidity to meet operational needs and optimize financial stability.
• Manage banking relationships and supervise related transactions to maximize benefits and streamline financial operations effectively.

4. Working with Donor Agencies

• Work with major international donor agencies such as the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), U.S. Department of State, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
• Manage donor funds, preparing financial reports, and ensuring compliance with donor regulations and requirements.

5. Administrative Management

• Coordinate and streamline office operations and procedures to enhance organizational efficiency and foster a productive work environment.
• Oversee procurement processes, manage inventory, and control organizational assets to optimize resource allocation and efficiency.
• Ensure the proper maintenance of office equipment and facilities, proactively addressing any issues that arise.
• Collaborate extensively with program teams to ensure seamless financial and administrative support throughout project lifecycles.
• Conduct training sessions for staff to enhance understanding of financial and administrative procedures, promoting the adoption of best practices across the organization.

6. Skills and Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field. A master’s degree or professional accounting qualification (e.g., ICA, ACCA, CPA) is desirable.
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in finance and administration, preferably within an international NGO or development sector context.
• Demonstrated experience working with major international donor agencies such as the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), U.S. Department of State, and United States Agency for International Development (USAID), etc.
• Demonstrated proficiency in financial management practices, budget preparation, and financial reporting standards.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting software and proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Exceptional organizational skills combined with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Detail-oriented approach with robust analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, and prioritize workload efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Only Ghanaian citizens or applicants with the right to work in Ghana will be considered.

How to apply: Kindly submit your CV/resume and cover letter in a single PDF document attachment. Please follow this link to submit your application. The deadline for application is 31st October 2024 and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Anticipated start date: 2nd January 2025

Equal Opportunity Employment: It is the policy of Pure Earth to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Job Description

Position: Technical Director India

Location: New Delhi, India

ABOUT PURE EARTH

Pure Earth is a leading international not-for-profit organization dedicated to solving pollution problems that affect public health (www.pureearth.org). The organization focuses on reducing exposures to toxic chemical pollutants resulting from industrial, commercial, or informal/artisanal activities. Pure Earth identifies and cleans up severely polluted places, advises governments and development agencies on related issues, and conducts groundbreaking research on pollution and its devastating impacts on public health and economic development.

Pure Earth is seeking a Technical Director, in New Delhi, India.

Request for Proposal (RFP)
Engagement Consultant for Stakeholder Workshops on Lead Poisoning

Location: Patna/Lucknow/Ranchi

1. Introduction
   Pure Earth India invites proposals from qualified consultants to organise and facilitate stakeholder workshops focused on addressing the critical issue of lead poisoning in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand. These workshops are part of a broader series aimed at raising awareness, building support, and driving actionable solutions at both state and national levels.
2. Project Overview
   Pure Earth India is hosting state-level stakeholder conferences in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand to highlight the impact of lead poisoning and mobilise key actors. The consultant will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing these events, leveraging their expertise in government relations and stakeholder engagement within these regions.
3. Scope of Work
   The selected consultant will be responsible for:

• Stakeholder Outreach: Coordinating invitations, focusing on securing participation from key government departments, industry bodies, and NGOs.
• State-Level Engagement: Identifying and engaging relevant officials and stakeholders in each state.
• Confirmation Follow-ups: Ensuring stakeholder attendance by managing ongoing communication and confirmation processes.
• Logistics Coordination: Facilitating the logistical elements related to stakeholder attendance and participation.
• Representation: Ensuring strong representation from state health departments, environmental agencies, FSSAI, State Pollution Control Boards, and relevant NGOs.
• Workshop Coordination: Collaborating with Pure Earth India representatives to ensure the smooth execution of the workshops.

4. Deliverables

• Input in identified and mapped key stakeholders, including government officials, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), industry representatives, and other relevant actors in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
• On behalf of Pure Earth develop and draft invitations to ensure the participation of a diverse and relevant group of stakeholders.
• Ensure a strong representation from government departments, NGOs, academic institutions, and industry bodies.
• Confirmed attendee lists for each workshop.
• Weekly progress reports outlining outreach efforts and updates.
• Post-workshop report summarising stakeholder engagement, key outcomes, and recommendations.

5. Timeline

• Proposal Submission Deadline: 6th October 2024

Tentative Workshop Schedule:

• Jharkhand: 20th November 2024
• Uttar Pradesh: 11th December 2024
• Bihar: 18th December 2024

7. Proposal Requirements
   Proposals should include the following:

• Understanding & Approach: A clear understanding of the project and the proposed approach to achieving its objectives.
• Relevant Experience: Demonstrated experience in government relations and stakeholder engagement in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
• Methodology & Timeline: Detailed methodology and timeline to complete the scope of work.
• Budget Breakdown: A detailed budget breakdown.
• Key Personnel: CV(s) of key personnel involved in the project.

8. Evaluation Criteria

• Relevant Experience & Expertise: 40%
• Proposed Methodology & Approach: 30%
• Cost-Effectiveness: 20%
• Quality of References: 10%

9. Submission Instructions
   Submit your proposal via email to [email protected] with the subject line:
   “Proposal: Engagement Consultant for Lead Poisoning Workshops” by 25th September 2024.
   

Job Description

Position: Senior Director of Research and Quality Management

Location: New York, New York

Position Summary:

As the Senior Director of Research and Quality Management, you will play a crucial role in ensuring high standards of quality across Pure Earth’s fieldwork, research, and publications. Your expertise will help ensure that field programs are informed by high-quality data and the best technical practices. You will provide analytical support to Pure Earth’s leadership to help prioritize issues, strategies, and locations for fieldwork, and will lead the design of state-of-the-art interventions, research, knowledge management systems, and quality assurance capabilities. The Sr. Director will also oversee the development of technical publications and resources, and may represent Pure Earth with donors, governments, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.

Reporting to the VP, Programs, the Sr. Director will closely collaborate with the rest of Pure Earth’s Technical Unit members within the Programs Department, working alongside the Technical Director, Technical Advisors, and Program Directors, among others.

Key Responsibilities:

Crosscutting / Transversal

• Ensure that programs and research activities are designed based on Pure Earth’s mission and strategy, with the objective of understanding and mitigating exposure to lead and mercury in affected populations.
• Contribute to the development of a technical assistance model which drives program quality, builds technical capacity of staff and partners, and achieves our deliverables.

• Contribute to providing consistent high-quality technical assistance to Pure Earth country offices and programs, integrating quality management throughout.
• Lead the establishment of technical standards, technical procedures/protocols, and transversal models for programming based on the best available research, pertinent regulations, and prevailing standards and guidelines, and incorporate these standards and models throughout Pure Earth’s work.
• Directly participate in Pure Earth’s efforts to build the evidence base for our work and to find innovative cross-sector solutions that reduce lead and mercury exposures and their consequences in human health.
• When needed, represent Pure Earth with international agencies and partners dealing globally with the lead and mercury issues.

Research & Knowledge Management

• Lead the design and implementation of Pure Earth’s field-related research projects, developing research proposals, objectives, methodologies, and standards.
• Contribute to project proposals to secure funding for new initiatives.
• Identify potential research topics and review proposals, providing feedback and guidance on research design.
• Analyze data collected through field programs and author peer-reviewed manuscripts and other publications
• Oversee and coordinate research activities to align with the organization’s strategic goals, facilitate collaboration with external entities.
• Conduct desktop research on environmental and public health issues to inform prioritization and strategic decisions.
• Manage effective data collection, analysis, documentation, and use across all programs.
• Ensure timely delivery of research outputs, including papers, reports, and articles highlighting lessons, outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of fieldwork.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with external research, academic, and scientific partners, coordinating in-country visits as necessary.
• Design and implement training and capacity-building activities on research and scientific topics for internal and external audiences.

Quality Assurance

• Establish technical standards and procedures that are grounded in the best available practices, data, and technologies.
• Measure program quality and incorporate cost-effectiveness considerations into decision-making.
• Disseminate project outcomes and learnings to foster a culture of curiosity and debate.
• Advocate for policy and behavior change regarding lead and mercury issues, leveraging insights from programs.
• Develop training resources and assessment tools to improve organizational capacity for data utilization.
• Promote collaboration and communication between headquarters and field teams.
• Engage in Pure Earth’s monitoring and evaluation practices, ensuring comprehensive integration of data collection and technical assistance.
• Implement accountability mechanisms for excellence in Quality Management.
• Manage performance within the Research and Quality Management team, providing actionable feedback and supporting professional development.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MPhil or MSc degree in a relevant technical field (Ph.D. strongly preferred) such as environmental health, environmental engineering, chemistry, medicine, or related disciplines.
• A minimum of 7+ years of experience designing, managing, and overseeing environmental or public health interventions or research programs, preferably in low- and middle-income countries.
• Exceptional analytical skills and research experience, including with critiquing papers, statistics, and research design
• A strong portfolio of technical and/or academic publications on related issues.
• A track record of driving evidence-based decisions.
• Experience engaging effectively with donors, governments, international agencies, and research institutions.
• Proven ability to lead diverse, multicultural teams in multiple locations.
• Collaborative and inclusive leadership style that fosters strong relationships across different cultures and backgrounds.
• Willingness to travel internationally and to work flexible hours across time zones.
• Experience working in an international non-profit organization in low and middle-income countries is a plus.
• Must be fluent in English. Multilingual capabilities are a plus.

Note: Pure Earth may be flexible in these qualifications for candidates who exhibit exceptional skills/experience in most, but not all areas of qualification.

Location: Hybrid, in-person 2 days a week at our office in New York.

Why Join Us?

At Pure Earth, you will have the opportunity to make a profound impact on global health. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to lead innovative research initiatives that protect the most vulnerable populations.

Work Environment

Pure Earth’s core strength is its team of nearly 100 passionate, skilled professionals working through nine offices across the globe. This team includes a diversity of professional expertise that spans the fields of medicine, engineering, toxicology, public health, behavioral and social sciences, communications, administration, and a host of other relevant disciplines.

Most US-based team members work flexible schedules through a hybrid of in-office and remote working days.

Pure Earth offers:

-A chance to have a large positive impact on the world, and improve millions of lives

-Pure Earth is proud to offer a competitive benefits package to its employees. We observe 14 paid holidays. Vacation starts at 15 days (3 weeks) per year for new full-time employees. Employees accrue 12 sick days each year and may accrue and use up to 4 personal days per year. Pure Earth also offers medical, vision and dental, transit, 401k matching and other benefits to its employees. Pure Earth cost-shares medical health care insurance premium with the employee. Partners and dependents are also able to join the medical insurance program, at the employees cost.

-Salary range: 140.000-150.000 USD/year.

How to Apply:

If you meet our qualifications and are passionate about environmental health and ready to drive meaningful change, we encourage you to apply. Please email your resume and a cover letter as a single (combined) PDF document to [email protected].

Your cover letter and resume should outline your relevant experience and enthusiasm for the role. Please also provide links or copies to research articles, reports and/or policy briefs that you have authored.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2025

Estimated Start Date: April 1, 2025 (or sooner)

Equal Opportunity Employment

Pure Earth is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and embrace diversity, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Our evaluation of candidates and employees is always based on merit, qualifications, and performance. It is the policy of Pure Earth to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, gender or gender identity, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Pure Earth is an E-Verify employer. Pure Earth is unable to sponsor visas for this role.