RESOURCE MOBILIZATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Location :     Abidjan, COTE d'IVOIRE

Type of Contract :    Individual Contract

Post Level :    International Consultant

Languages Required :English   French  

Duration of Initial Contract :    one year

Background
Côte d'Ivoire has just emerged from a decade of political instability and military conflict ended in 2011. Côte d’Ivoire is back to international community and expects to take again its role as lead economic in West Africa Economic and Monetary Union. One of the goals of its National Development Plan is to make Cote d’Ivoire by 2020 as one of emerging country.  To strengthen its capacity to support national counterparty to meet its development goals, among their, the MDGs, UNDP will reinforce its strategic unit in its mission of advocacy, policy dialogue and build partnership. The recruitment of a Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist is envisaged

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Economic Advisor, the Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist supports the Management and spearheads the overall effort to build partnerships and mobilize an appropriate and sustainable funding base in a large CO. The Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist develops the country office partnerships building and resource mobilization strategy, tools and procedures and coordinates their implementation, leads donor intelligence, supports strengthening of UNDP position within the UN family and developing strategic partnerships with government, donors, private sector and CSO.

All the activities are implemented in close cooperation with Management Strategic and advisory unit, Programme, Operations and other Teams. Resource Mobilization and Public Relations Specialist maintains a network with colleagues from UNDP, UN Agencies, IFIs, Government officials, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors, private sector and civil society.

Duties and Responsibilities

External and internal analysis for assessing CO opportunities for resource mobilization.
Scanning of the opportunities in the country based on partner-specific intelligence and the competitive landscape; identification where the CO competency strengths overlap with partner/client needs
Analysis of key development and sectoral policies currently being discussed and implemented in the country and key donors willing to support policies
Development of a detailed Partnership and Resource Mobilization (PRM) CO Strategy with planning tools to implement the strategy.
Negotiation, drafting and revision of agreements with donors. Monitoring of overall implementation of agreements.
Assessment of the level of CO engagement with each donor: type and level of contact and particular areas of interest; development of strategy to position the CO to become a priority partner for the donor.
Identification of emerging sources of funding; assessment of their current usage and potential for the future.
Development and implementation of a donor intelligence strategy (partners, needs and priorities, perception of UNDP by its current and potential future partners, and projection of UNDP’ added value and potential role).
Development of specific donor fund-raising strategies and approaches
Development and conduct of a Competitive Landscape Analysis of partners, their priorities and characterization of their relationships/partnerships.
Development of a Client Relationship Management mechanism to support country office promotion of a partnership culture in the office at all levels.
Negotiation of mutually beneficial agreements, compliance with partner requirements, including donor reporting requirements.
Identification of opportunities for UNDP in its relationship with other UN Agencies
Implementation of CO strategy for partnering with UN Agencies around UNDAF, MDG and other joint programming for implementation of UN Reform.
Identification and formulation of lessons learned and recommendations to be integrated into broader CO knowledge management efforts.
Contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Organization and conduct of trainings on RM and partnerships building in the Country Office.


DELIVERABLES:

Elaboration of Country Office Partnership & Resource Mobilization Strategy (30 June 2012)
Monthly reporting on the Implementation of the developed Partnership & Resource Mobilization Strategy (Monthly)
Periodic briefing notes on Partnerships building, Resource Mobilization Strategy, Public Relations, Contributions, Agreements (Memorandum of Understanding-MoU, Letter of Agreement-LoA) together with updated data on ODA (Bi-weekly)

Competencies
Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism
Excellent analytical and organizational skills

Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning

Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
Has good knowledge of UNDP programme and operational issues
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Has knowledge of UNDP/UN policies and programmes in crisis and post-crisis situations
Excellent computer/information system skills, including for resource management system
Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and effect staff
behavioral/ attitude change
Build knowledge and share experience
Ability to provide top quality policy
In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation
Ability to apply Resource Mobilization and Partnerships building theory to a specific Institution context
Strong IT skills

Management and Leadership

Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback
Ability to establish effective working relations in a multicultural team environment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
Builds strong relationships with internal and external clients
Demonstrates capacity to communicate effectively ;resource management; capacity to plan and organize programme effectively
Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and mature judgment
Encourages risk-taking in the pursuit of creativity and innovation

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Master’s Degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level. Extensive experience in research and policy-level analysis.
Some experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems and advanced programmes for data analysis.

Application Procedure:  Required Documents

Technical Proposal:  Letter of intent explaining why the candidate is suitable for the work and a brief methodology on the approach to achieving the work.
Financial proposal
Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and at least 3 references

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

No Fee

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Location :     Monrovia, LIBERIA

Type of Contract :    FTA International
Post Level :    P-3
Languages Required :
English  

Duration of Initial Contract :    One year Initially

Background
Under the overall guidance of Deputy Country Director (Operations), the Procurement Specialist is responsible for management of the Liberia Country Office Procurement Unit, effective delivery of procurement services in order to obtain the best value for money in the Country Office (CO) with large procurement volume. The Procurement Specialist manages the CO procurement and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex issues related to procurement. The Procurement Specialist promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit.
The Procurement Specialist supervises and leads the support and professional staff of the Procurement Unit. The Procurement Specialist works in close collaboration with the Operations, Programme and project teams in the CO, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials to successfully deliver procurement services.

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:


Elaboration and implementation of operational strategies
Efficient management of procurement processes
Elaboration, introduction and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing


Ensures elaboration and implementation of operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

Full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies; elaboration of the effective internal control, proper design and functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system.
CO Procurement business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in Procurement, control of the workflows in the Procurement Unit, harmonization of the workflows in the office.
Elaboration and implementation of cost saving and reduction strategies.
Conceptualization, elaboration and implementation of contract strategy in the CO including tendering processes and evaluation, contractor appraisal, evaluation and negotiation of offers, management of the contract and contractor, legal considerations and payment conditions, risk assessment.
Conceptualization, elaboration and implementation of strategic procurement in the CO including sourcing strategy,  supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management, e-procurement introduction and promotion, performance measurement.



Ensures efficient management of  procurement processes for CO, NIM/DIM projects, and at the request of other Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results:

Timely and proper preparation of procurement plans for the office and projects, establishment of the deadlines and monitoring of their implementation.
Establishment and implementation of proper monitoring system and control of procurement processes including organization of RFQ, ITB or RFP, receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulation.
Certification of submissions to the Contract, Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Advisory Committee on Procurement (ACP).
Management of procurement contracts and, upon delegation of responsibility, performance of the functions of Manager Level 2 in Atlas for Purchase orders approval.
Elaboration and implementation of the internal control system which ensures that Purchase Orders (PO) are duly prepared and dispatched. Timely corrective actions on POs with budget check errors and other problems.
Management of the implementation of the procurement processes monitoring system and mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in procurement.
Supervision of preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for procurement services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.
Establishment and implementation of harmonized procurement services and elaboration of proposals on common services expansion, introduction and management of joint procurement for the UN Agencies in line with the UN reform.

Ensures elaboration, introduction and implementation of sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools focusing on achievement of the following results:


Development and management of the rosters of suppliers, elaboration of supplier selection and evaluation, quality and performance measurement mechanisms.
Management of the e-procurement system

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:


Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on Procurement.
Organization of trainings for Govt. staff on Procurement as required.
Synthesis of lessons learned and best practices in Procurement.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.


IMPACT OF RESULTS:

The key results have an impact on the overall CO efficiency in procurement management and success in establishment and implementation of operational strategies. Strategic approach to procurement, establishment and implementation of the monitoring and control system, timely and appropriate delivery of services, introduction of e-procurement ensure client satisfaction and overall timely delivery of UNDP programmes and projects.

Competencies
Functional Competencies:

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 2: Identifying and building partnerships

Displays initiative, sets challenging outputs for him/herself and willingly accepts new work assignments
Takes responsibility for achieving agreed outputs within set deadlines and strives until successful outputs are achieved

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 2: Developing tools and mechanisms

Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
Develops and/or participates in the development of tools and mechanisms, including identifying new approaches to promote individual and organizational learning and knowledge sharing using formal and informal methodologies

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 2: In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter

Understands more advanced aspects of primary area of specialization as well as the fundamental concepts of related disciplines
Serves as internal consultant in the area of expertise and shares knowledge with staff
Continues to seeks new and improved methods and systems for accomplishing the work of the unit
Keeps abreast of new developments in area of professional discipline and job knowledge and seeks to develop him/herself professionally
Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

Level 2: Assisting the individuals to cope with change


Provides counseling and coaching to colleagues who are dealing with change Assists in the development of policies, communications, and change strategies
Performs appropriate work analysis and assists in redesign to establish clear standards for implementation

Design and Implementation of Management Systems

Level 2: Designing and implementing management system

Makes recommendations regarding design or operation of systems or programmes within organizational units
Identifies and recommends remedial measures to address problems in systems design or implementation

Client Orientation

Level 2: Contributing to positive outcomes for the client

Anticipates client needs
Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
Demonstrates understanding of client’s perspective
Keeps the client informed of problems or delays in the provision of services
Uses discretion and flexibility in interpreting rules in order to meet client needs and achieve organizational goals more effectively
Solicits feedback on service provision and quality

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

Level 2: Input to the development of standards and policies

Provides inputs to the development of organizational standards for accountability and results-based management

Core Competencies:

Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
Building support and political acumen
Building staff competence,  creating an environment of creativity and innovation
Building and promoting effective teams
Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
Creating an emotionally intelligent organization
Leveraging conflict in the interests of UNDP & setting standards
Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Promoting
learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
Fair and transparent  decision making; calculated risk-taking

Required Skills and Experience
Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics or related field.  UNDP Procurement Certification Programme or Certification from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).

5 years of relevant experience at the international level in procurement management. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of web based management systems
Fluency in written and spoken English.  

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

No Fee

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

DEMOCRATIC GOVERNANCE PRACTICE LEADER
Location :     Johannesburg, SOUTH AFRICA

Additional Category    Management
Type of Contract :    FTA International
Post Level :    P-5
Languages Required :
English  

Duration of Initial Contract :    1 year
Expected Duration of Assignment :    1 year

Background

UNDP Practice Architecture

UNDP’s Strategic Plan (2008 – 2013) defines Capacity Development as the overarching contribution of UNDP. The Strategic Plan and the 2008 regionalization framework articulate the corporate requirement to bring timely and effective substantive and technical services to UNDP country offices through a strengthened practice architecture at global, regional and country levels. The UNDP practice architecture serves as a framework for better organizing UNDP to provide consistent policy advisory services, more relevant and substantive policy knowledge, better linking of policy, programming, and capacity development. The value of the practice architecture lies in its comprehensive structure to solidify UNDP and its staff into global knowledge teams that ensure coherence, consistency, alignment and quality assurance in the way UNDP delivers services to development partners and programme countries, as well as internally.

The Bureau for Development Policy (BDP) is responsible for articulating UNDP’s global development policy, using evidence gathered through country applications, regional experiences and global interactions. BDP has a key role to play in helping country offices to accelerate human development by supporting the country offices in the design and implementation of programmes and projects that effectively contribute to the national-level policies and results. Driven by demand, and working through the Regional Bureaux and the RSC, BDP provides the global tools, analysis and capacities that country offices need to make a real difference in UNDP’s practice areas.

BDP’s support of UNDP’s strategic plan 2008-2013 is focused in 4 practices (Poverty Reduction and the MDGs, Governance, Environment and Energy, HIV/AIDS) and 2 thematic areas (Capacity Development and Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment). At the RSC level, the practice management structure is composed of a dedicated regional Practice Leader (PL) for each practice/thematic area and a Knowledge Management Team Leader (KMTL) at the 6 RSCs in Bangkok, Bratislava, Cairo, Dakar, Johannesburg and Panama City. The PL coordinates the regional and community of practice with the global practice, regardless of funding source, to promote consistency and coherence within the practice.

Practice/Thematic Approach: Democratic Governance

UNDP’s democratic governance practice focuses on fostering inclusive participation, strengthening responsive governing institutions, and promoting democratic principles. Inclusive participation expands equal opportunities for engagement by the poor, women, youth, indigenous people, and other marginalized groups who are excluded from power. Efforts in this area aim to strengthen opportunities for civic engagement in the core channels linking people and the state, at the national, regional and local levels.

Work on governing institutions has traditionally emphasized the design and functions of the core pillars of the state, including the legislative, executive and judicial branches, at national, regional and local levels. Strengthening responsive governing institutions entails promoting the core channels of representation and accountability in the state at the national, regional and local levels. Responsive institutions mean that the state reflects and serves the needs, priorities, and interests of all people, including women, the poor, youth, and minorities.

Supporting national partners to strengthen democratic practices grounded in human rights, anti-corruption and gender equality require UNDP leadership in promoting integration, coordination and information-sharing of policies, practices, and strategies strengthening democratic governance within and outside of the UN family.
In order to provide timely and quality policy advisory services and knowledge products in democratic governance, the Democratic Governance Group (DGG) has organized its work and its staff along these three main clusters. A core group of policy advisors representing capacity along these three clusters are based in Headquarters (New York, Geneva and Brussels) and in the Oslo Governance Centre, with a specific mandate of providing policy advisory services, knowledge management as well as partnership building and advocacy. As part of the practice architecture, which allocates decentralized capacity to the Regional Service Centers, a number of policy advisors are based in Johannesburg and Dakar (for Africa), Bangkok and Colombo (for Asia and the Pacific), Panama and Port-of-Spain (for Latin America and the Caribbean), Bratislava (for Europe and CIS) and Cairo (for Arab States).

Regional Context - Africa

UNDP Africa’s strategic vision places capacity development for pro-poor growth and accountability at the centre of all UNDP-supported activities in the region, given the fact that lack of capacity in these areas remains one of the key challenges faced by Africa today in its efforts to achieve the MDGs. To achieve this goal UNDP has set itself the tasks of: i) strengthening its strategic thinking and advocacy functions in line with the UNDP Strategic Plan and with Africa’s development agenda; ii) creating in-house capacity to translate corporate support goals into capacity development results; and iii) providing support to UN reform and strengthening its partnerships with both UN and external development partners.

African priorities in the area of governance include the consolidation of democratic and participatory governance, including through support to the implementation of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance. Working through regional and country programmes, specific areas of UNDP support to Africa’s governance agenda include: i) strengthening equal participation by men and women in political and economic governance processes, and public sector efficiency and responsiveness; ii) supporting regional integration efforts; iii) strengthening accountability as a cross-cutting goal of both political and economic governance and of public administration reform; and iv) promoting governance knowledge codification and sharing to improve inter-country learning. Interventions to support democratic governance in the region seek to strengthen governance institutions and processes, enhance political participation and the effective management of elections, strengthen service delivery, and promote the sound management of Africa’s resources through more effective mechanisms of transparency and accountability. They also seek to contribute towards enhancing capacities for regional integration, while enabling effective implementation of African governance initiatives.

Operating within the Democratic Governance Practice in the (sub-region), the Practice Leader will provide Country Offices in the region with technical input needed to ensure that all of the above areas of intervention are properly supported.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Practice Leader’s role is to strengthen the democratic governance practice in the Africa region, with emphasis on practice co-ordination and permanent connection to global experiences. The incumbent will provide and coordinate demand-driven services to Country Offices to ensure the quality and relevance of programmes and projects in the governance practice in the region, while ensuring consistency with the global level. To that end the Practice Leader‘s functions are fully integrated in the planning and delivery structure of the Regional Service. As a result, the incumbent will be accountable for the delivery and quality of results to both the Deputy Regional Director (DRD) at the RSC and the Democratic Governance Practice Director (PD) in BDP, NY.

The assessment of the PL’s performance will be conducted in line with the provisions of the 2008 regionalization framework. He/she will report to the Deputy Regional Director through the RSC Manager on all matters related to the planning and delivery of demand-based governance support to Country Offices, and to the Democratic Practice Leader in BDP/New York on issues pertaining to compliance with Governance practice policies, norms and standards, and contribution to global evidence-based knowledge.

Summary of key functions:

Practice Management and Coordination

Substantive Leadership:

Provide substantive and managerial leadership of the democratic governance practice team and coordination for all personnel engaged in related operational activities in the RSC;
Lead advocacy in the democratic governance practice area in the region including promotion of the practice’s global policies, norms and standards and the sharing of the practice’s global experience;
Provide quality assurance for policy advice and support provided by the regional governance practice
Collaborate with the Practice Director and policy advisors in headquarters to ensure that the RSC-based practice team is up to date on evolving policies.

Coordination and Management:

Consolidate and anchor the democratic governance practice architecture in the regions to support country offices;
Liaise with country offices and with the Regional Bureau for Africa to support the inclusion of practice areas at the planning stages of country and regional programmes.
Prepare work plan for democratic governance practice area to integrate into the RSC overall work plan;
Identify sub-regional and inter-country development and integration opportunities and support their translation into capacity development initiatives to address cross-border governance issues;
Support the Global Tracking system for the practice:
Manage all activities related to the democratic governance practice functions at the RSC including direct supervision, when appropriate, of the policy advisors and other practice specialists; create positive team environment and ensure access to learning opportunities for all staff.

Mobilizing the Community of Practice:

Promote the development of a democratic governance community of practice (COP) at the regional level and catalyze and connect to global experiences;
Coordinate all cross-practice collaboration and capitalize on the approaches and tools in other practices.

Partnership Building

Effectively position UNDP’s practice capacity within the UN system to foster consistency in approach, at the regional level by scanning and assessing activities of non-UNDP players, UNCTs and UNDP CO programming arrangements with government counterparts;
Provide guidance and leadership for the engagement of civil society in regional and country programmes, the promotion of civic engagement and the establishment of strategic partnerships;
Engage national and regional partners in practice policy and programme responses under the leadership of the country offices and the UNCT;
Lead partnership building with regional and local institutions and consultancies;
Develop with staff an expert roster for the region in the practice area;
Develop multi-partner proposals;
Lead the formulation and implementation of the regional partnership to support the democratic governance practice area and support resource mobilization strategies in liaison with the Regional Bureaux and other concerned units;
Scan partnership opportunities and donor intelligence and informs DRD of new partnership developments – e.g. donor priorities; pledges, new donor funding modalities, etc. ensuring that this supports the practice area;
Maintain and strengthen partnerships with key multilaterals (BWIs, Regional Banks, etc) and key regional institutions to support the practice architecture.

Practice Advocacy

Provide substantive and content leadership in UNDP corporate discussions and Inter-Agency coordination on practice issues;
Represent UNDP (and UN partner organizations) to advocate practice messages in the international development for a discussion;
Mobilize external partnerships behind UN/UNDP initiatives.

Policy Advisory/Programme Support-delivery

Upon demand from country offices or the Regional Programme, organize and provide policy advisory services to the Governments and other partners in the region in the practice area, in particular in the area of public administration reform and the fight against corruption;
Provide demand-driven policy advisory support services to strengthen state capacities for effective and accountable delivery of public services at the national and local levels;
Contribute to the formulation of country office programmes drawing upon lessons from programmes and other initiatives in the region and from global experiences;
Provide effective support and backstopping for, and timely feedback and reporting on implementation of programmes in support of the practice architecture;
Strengthen internal country office capacity on the use of UNDP corporate practice development frameworks;
Promote the utilization of financial resources mobilized and allocated for practices in regional and country programmes and in HQ, thematic trust funds, ensuring that all policy advisors are able to facilitate access to these funds by country offices and regional projects;
Provide guidance on cross thematic issues and lead the development of cross practice synergy.

Policy Development

Contribute to the development and formulation of global policies, norms and standards with the Practice Director in BDP, NY, with specific emphasis on public administration reform and anti-corruption strategies;
Contribute experience and expertise to the formulation at the central level of new and evolving global policies, norms and standards.

Quality Control and Assurance

Provide Quality Assurance to ensure alignment with global development policies, norms and standards;
Co-ordinate delivery of demand-driven service delivery to country offices and regional programmes ensuring professionalism in support – e.g. timelines, responsiveness, quality in deliverables, etc;
Promote quality standards including long-term locally driven initiatives;
Ensure cross-practice approach and cross-regional collaboration back into the global practice level.

Knowledge Management (KM)

Build and facilitate internal and external Communities of Practice in relevant thematic and cross-thematic area(s)
Contribute to global and regional knowledge networks;
Produce knowledge products in accordance with corporate standards;
Manage content in the relevant practice service space of Teamworks.

The Practice Leader’s role will impact the strengthening of the global practice architecture of UNDP, the quality and relevance of programme and project services in the practice area as a whole and in the areas of and the results of UNDP’s programmes in the region in the practice area. In turn it will impact on UNDP’s capacity to deliver on its Strategic Plan 2008-2013.

Competencies

Corporate:

Demonstrates integrity and fairness, by modeling the UN/UNDP’s values and ethical standards;
Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of UNDP;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional:

Strong ability to apply various governance related development theories to the specific context, including translating democratic governance principles into effective policy and programme interventions in the field;
Capacity to interact with senior officials and credibly influence senior decision makers in UNDP programme countries and other international development organizations;
Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills, including ability to produce high quality practical advisory reports and knowledge products;
Professional and/or academic experience in one or more of the areas of the Democratic Governance Practice.

Leadership

Strong managerial/leadership experience and decision-making skills;
Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development experience;
Knowledge and expertise in UNDP’s programming processes;
Proven ability to lead a practice area and drive for results with a strong knowledge of results-based management and budgeting.

Managing Relationships

Demonstrated well developed people management and organizational skills;
Strong ability to manage teams; creating an enabling environment, mentoring and developing staff;
Excellent negotiating and networking skills;
Strong resource mobilization and partnering skills.

Managing Complexity

Ability to address global development issues;
Substantive knowledge and understanding of development cooperation with the ability to support the practice architecture of UNDP and inter-disciplinary issues;
Demonstrated substantive leadership and ability to integrate knowledge with broader strategic, policy and operational objectives;
A sound global network of institutional and individual contacts.

Knowledge Management and Learning

Ability to strongly promote knowledge sharing and knowledge products and services;
Demonstrated ability to understand clients' needs and concerns; respond promptly and effectively to client needs; and customize services and products as appropriate;
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with others in own unit and across boundaries; acknowledge others' contributions; promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across organizational boundaries;
Open to new ideas; shares own knowledge; applies knowledge in daily work; builds partnerships for learning

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Masters Degree in a development related area - Economics, Public Policy, Development Management, International Relations, etc.

Experience:

10 years of overall relevant professional experience as well as a proven professional record in the democratic governance practice area, particularly in public administration reform, and anti-corruption strategies;
Work experience from a developing country context is a necessity;
A track record of extensive national/international working experience with increasing managerial responsibilities in the development arena and UNDP’s practice areas;
Experience in leading/managing knowledge product development and dissemination.

Language Requirements:

Fluency (both written and verbal) in English;
Working knowledge of another UN regional language desirable


UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

No Fee

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

COORDONNATEUR NATIONAL DE PROJET, PBF
Location :     Bujumbura, BURUNDI

Additional Category    Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract :    Service Contract
Post Level :    SB-4
Languages Required :
English   French  
Duration of Initial Contract :    Une année

Background

Depuis le début de la dernière crise survenue au Burundi en 1993, les provinces de Bujumbura-Rural, Bubanza et Cibitoke n’ont connu une situation sécuritaire tendant vers une normalisation qu’à partir de la signature de l’accord de cessez-le-feu entre le PALIPEHUTU-FNL et le Gouvernement Burundais intervenue le 7 septembre 2006. Mais cette accalmie s’est révélée toujours fragile. Contrairement donc aux autres provinces du pays où l’accalmie a été observée depuis 2001 consécutivement à la signature de l’Accord d’Arusha pour la Paix et la Réconciliation au Burundi, la poursuite de la guerre dans les provinces de Bujumbura-Rural, Bubanza et Cibitoke n’a pas permis jusqu’aujourd’hui le retour définitif des réfugiés et des déplacés dans ces régions et leur relèvement socioéconomique.

La déclaration du 4 décembre 2008, du Sommet des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement de l’Initiative Régionale sur le processus de paix au Burundi marque l’arrêt définitif des hostilités. Ce nouveau contexte sécuritaire est favorable à la réalisation d’un projet d’appui à la réintégration socioéconomique des populations affectées par les crises et au relèvement communautaire dans ces provinces. Ce projet permettra aux populations - pour la première fois - de bénéficier des dividendes de la paix retrouvée.

Dans ce contexte, ce projet constitue une réponse immédiate et intégrée du Gouvernement de la République du Burundi, avec l’appui de la communauté internationale, aux défis de la phase actuelle du processus de consolidation de la paix en matière d’appui à la réintégration socioéconomique des populations dans des zones gravement affectées par l’insécurité interne et transfrontalière.
Le projet sera mis en œuvre dans les trois provinces de l’Ouest: Bujumbura rural, Bubanza et Cibitoke. Sont ciblés par le projet (i) les populations affectées par la crise; (ii) les autorités locales, (iii) les communautés d’accueil dans les zones d’intervention. Le projet sera exécuté selon la modalité d’exécution directe (DEX), et en accord avec les normes et procédures techniques et financières du PNUD.

Duties and Responsibilities

Sous la coordination et supervision directe du Directeur national et en étroite collaboration avec le Chef de projet, le Coordonnateur de projet assume les responsabilités et fonctions suivantes :

Assurer la coordination programmatique, administrative et financière du projet;
Préparer les plans de travail détaillés pour l’exécution du projet;
Élaborer des indicateurs de performance et un système de suivi / évaluation pour évaluer régulièrement les impacts du projet sur la consolidation de la paix;
Coordonner quotidiennement la mise en œuvre des activités du projet;
Contribuer techniquement à la mise en œuvre des activités du projet;
Conseiller et guider le personnel du projet dans le cadre de la mise en œuvre;
Coordonner et organiser les visites de terrain (personnel et partenaires) dans le cadre du suivi de la mise en oeuvre du projet;
Préparer les rapports narratifs et financiers et leur présentation au Comité de Pilotage;
Contribuer au développement de réseau avec les autres partenaires ayant un intérêt dans le domaine d’intervention du projet;
Organiser et faciliter les activités d’évaluation du projet, y compris la préparation des termes de référence;
Suivre régulièrement l’impact du projet sur la consolidation de la paix et documenter le projet par un matériel pertinent pour assurer sa visibilité;
Préparer le rapport final du projet, ainsi que des bonnes pratiques dans le domaine d’intervention du projet et faire des propositions pour assurer la continuation des actions initiées par le projet;
Préparer la clôture financière et technique du projet.

Competencies

Leadership : Aptitude à créer l’adhésion de plusieurs acteurs sur les objectifs du programme ;
Planification et organisation : Faire preuve d'une capacité de conception, d’organisation et de planification des activités programmées par le programme dans le domaine du relèvement communautaire ;
Communication : Excellente capacité de rédaction et de synthèse. Démontrer de bonnes capacités de communication orale ;
Aptitude technologique : Bonne maîtrise de l'outil informatique;
Travail en équipe : Aptitude à travailler en étroite collaboration avec le supérieur hiérarchique, les collègues et toute autre personne en maintenant de bonnes relations de travail dans le respect de la diversité;
Maîtrise personnelle : Aptitude à travailler sous pression dans un environnement complexe et évolutif;
Loyauté : Respect et promotion des orientations et valeurs du PNUD dans l’exercice de ses fonctions.

Required Skills and Experience

Avoir un Diplôme de 2ème cycle en Développement International,  Sciences Politiques, Économiques et Sociales, ou toute autre discipline équivalente;
Avoir une expérience pertinente d'au moins cinq ans (05) ans en gestion de programmes de développement communautaires;
Avoir une expérience dans le domaine de la consolidation de la paix ou du relèvement communautaire est fortement désirable;  
Maîtriser la gestion du cycle des projets de développement et la méthode de programmation axée sur les résultats;
Disposer de bonnes capacités d'animation communautaire et de vulgarisation.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Details
Donor Accountant


Ref     INT5074
Region     West Africa
Location     Niamey
Division     International
Department     Programme Development & Learning
Position Type     Fixed Term
Job Family     Finance


Job Profile

OXFAM NIGER IS SEEKING A DONOR ACCOUNTANT FOR ITS PROGRAMME

LOCATION: Niamey, Niger

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed term

LEVEL : National D1

SALARY: £16,061 - £21,683

OXFAM PURPOSE: Working with others to overcome poverty and suffering

TEAM'S PURPOSE: To provide proactive, efficient and effective financial management service to Oxfam's Programme in Niamey

JOB PURPOSE: To assist with the financial aspects of Donor funded programmes

REPORTING LINES: Post holder reports to: Finance Manager
Staff reporting to this post:
BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: None


Dimensions

To monitor compliance with donor contractual obligations
To ensure donor financial reports are accurate with clear audit trail
To supervising day-to-day processing-problem solving
Ensure donor contractual compliance by establishing systems and ensuring full comprehension of contract requirements in the country programme.
Advise at a detailed level and interpretation of financial information to managers in country
Manages own time to achieve departmental objectives
Produce regular management reports as agreed with line manager


Key Responsibilities



To advise and support country team on donor financial reporting - establishing audit trails, understanding donor requirements etc.
To provide advice and support to country team in all aspects of the financial management of externally funded project work - funding allocations, exchange rate impact, interest calculations, agency support costs, income monitoring etc.
To provide advice and support to country team on special projects, unwrapped funds compliance. Recommending appropriate ways of effectively accounting on these new sources of funding.
To provide support to country offices on donor financial reporting and compliance.
To ensure country offices and relevant staff have copies of donor contracts and introduce a system to track compliance with contractual obligations.
To track preparation of donor reports in country and flag up potential late donor reports
Review all donor financial reports as required ensuring they are accurate, of high quality and meet donor requirements.
Reconciliation of donor financial reports to Oxfam's accounting systems (CRIMSON & People Soft) and ensuring variances that cannot be adjusted to match are clearly communicated and attached to individual opal projects online.
Check project budgets in OPAL against donor proposals ensuring there is a clear link between donor budget and opal budget and this is attached in opal (coded linked budget between GL and Donor coded budget)
Produce one pager of key donors, requirements to go into induction pack produced by the finance department
Provide training to finance staff, programme officers and managers on donor regulations, OGB regulations and key contractual obligations that need to be considered in budget development and reporting.
Contribute to development of financial/funding policies, procedures and strategy
Monitor DRS ensuring there are no outstanding interim/final financial donor reports due.
Be responsible to monitor income raised from Donors and ensure that the income is accurately recorded in Oxfam systems and reported to management regularly.
Ensure specific donor requirements are adhered to and those that are not are flagged, action to comply agreed, and followed up in all aspects including: procurement, fund reimbursement request, formats etc.
To liaise with major external donors finance department (DFID, EC, ECHO, AUSAID, OFDA Novib etc) to clarify specific requirements and guidelines, resolve queries on submitted financial reports.
To travel to country programme offices as required
Develop appropriate tools for better donor financial accounting
Any other duties as agreed with line manager and included in performance objectives


Skills and Competence

Essential

Qualifications in Accountancy / Administration, or Business
Experience in finance, ideally with at least two years working in a supervisory position (and some NGO experience is desirable).
Ability to lead the finance team and support the leadership of the Country Programme Representative and Programme Co-ordinators.
Competent in the use of computers especially spreadsheets (Excel), accounting packages, and word processing preferably Word. Competent in the use of email packages.
Experience of managing donor reporting schedules and production of donor report
Knowledge of institutional donor requirements, specifically ECHO and other EU funding mechanisms, DfID, UN partners Experience in auditing.
Ability to develop and produce critical finance management tools to ensure excellent financial services to deliver the programme.
Ability to manage competing tasks; ability to prioritise and produce high level output consistently.
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work on own and within various teams. Ability to delegate, coach and develop staff.
Budgeting experience.
Fluent in English and good communication skills both written and oral.
Critical awareness of gender equity principles and commitment and interest to developing these within Oxfam

The following are desirable:

Knowledge of Haitian local laws related to finance.
At least 3 years of experience in programme management work at grass root level.

Organizational Key Competencies:
Achieving Results:

Organisation to work effectively - organising the work needed to get the job done. Setting priorities, identifying what needs to be done, planning and setting work aside when priorities change.
Drive to achieve results - getting the job finished and the energies that drive people to the end result. The desire to get the job done in the best way given the time and resources available.
Tenacity - getting things done despite setbacks. It involves perseverance and determination balanced with a good sense of when things should be let go.
Initiative - responding to the unexpected and generating alternative ways to achieve results


Thinking and Understanding:

Analytical thinking - being logical and systematic in approaching issues. It involves considering alternatives and making choices.

Leading Others

Delegation - giving discrete pieces of work to others together with the authority and responsibility to carry them through. Being clear about what is required, setting clear targets for others, and giving the necessary resources to permit others to meet the requirements.
Motivating others - inspiring and encouraging others to meet their targets. It involves demonstrating enthusiasm for work and being supportive. It also includes demonstrating and encouraging followership.

Working Effectively With Others

Following - full commitment to, and working towards organisational goals. It involves effective and appropriate participation in organisational initiatives and being willing to put personal targets second in favour of other organisational priorities. It also includes being aware of the leadership role of following and of own specific contribution to the team.
Supporting others - recognition of responsibility to help others to do their job effectively. It involves using initiative and being proactive on behalf of others.
Communications - being aware of what information needs to be given to whom and being able to get a message across to others in an appropriate way. It involves taking responsibility to ensure that things are understood.

Self Management

Self-Awareness - being aware of own strengths and limitations, of own style of working, of own deeply held convictions and the source of these convictions, of own particular biases.
Adaptable and flexible - being able to respond to changes in work schedules and patterns when necessary with sufficient flexibility and resilience to avoid letting frustration hinder progress

No Fee

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Details

Medical Officer Disease Prevention & Control (DPC), Luanda, Angola

Closing Date: Monday, 17 June 2013

MEDICAL OFFICER, DISEASE PREVENTION & CONTROL (DPC) (AFRO/13/FT198)


The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/13/FT198

Title: Medical Officer, Disease Prevention & Control (DPC)

Grade: P4

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration of contract: One year (renewable)

Application Deadline: 17 June 2013

Duty Station: Luanda, Angola

Organization unit: AFRO Africa Regional Office (AF/RGO), AF/DPC Disease Prevention and Control (AF/DPC)

WCO/Angola

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

To contribute to the reduction of morbidity and mortality caused by the major communicable and non-communicable diseases, through supporting strengthening of surveillance, epidemic preparedness and response, prevention and control programmes. The support will be guided towards the attainment of the support targets as defined in the Global, Regional Commitments and National Goals (MDGs, Abuja Declaration, National Integrated Disease Surveillance and response plan, International health regulation, National Revitalization of health sector plan, United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), among others).

Description of duties:

1. Support country efforts in epidemic and outbreak preparedness and response, working in close collaboration with the Department of Epidemiology and Surveillance, the National Institute of Public Health, the National Laboratory of Public Health and with the various national stakeholders and other partners;

2. Provide technical support in the development/review of policies, strategic plans and guidelines on epidemic preparedness and response and communicable disease surveillance and control;

3. Provide support to the Ministry of Health and partners in planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of interventions related to surveillance, prevention and control of major communicable and non-communicable diseases;

4. Promote and support the strengthening/setting up of Integrated Disease Surveillance for communicable diseases, collaborating with relevant programme officers in WHO and facilitating the involvement of relevant Department of Health programme officials;

5. Provide technical support to capacity building on disease surveillance through in-service and pre-service training, with emphasis on municipality and health facility levels;

6. Support national reporting of disease outbreaks in accordance with International Health Regulations (2005);

7. Advise on the identification and conduct of research and utilisation of research findings;

8. Carry out any other activities as assigned by the WHO Country Representative.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: Degree in Medicine with post-graduate degree in Public Health or Epidemiology.

Desirable: Masters in Public Health.

Skills:

Sound knowledge of the principles, practice, methodology and techniques in public health, epidemiology, communicable disease surveillance and control;
Ability to collect, analyse and utilise routine data for programme monitoring and evaluation;
Ability to design studies and surveys, monitor progress, analyse data and write concise reports;
Familiarity with Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response an advantage;
Skills in programme and proposal development, project management and promotion of national capacities;
Excellent computer skills and proficiency at the use of word processing and data analysis programmes.

Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Power Point, and database processing).

Experience:

Essential: At least 7 years of experience in public health and disease control programmes at national and international levels.

Desirable: Proven experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation of major disease control programmes.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of Portuguese, Spanish or Italian. Fluency in other WHO official language (French or English) is an asset.

Annual salary:

(Net of tax)

USD 67483 at single rate

USD 72467 with primary dependants

Post Adjustment:

83.1 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

APPTYPE: 2

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.

Thank you.

NO FEE POLICY:

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Details

Job Category:     Socio-Economics Program
Position Title:     Seed Policy Specialist, Africa
Type of Contract:     Internationally Recruited Staff
Location:     Ethiopia


Description:     

We are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented, Seed Policy Specialist for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with a strong background in seed policy analysis and development.

The position focuses on seed policy analysis and advocacy for maize seed sector development in eastern and southern Africa (ESA) in general, and improved stress-tolerant maize seed in key delivery countries in particular. The position contributes to and draws on the experiences of a large multi-disciplinary, research-for-development team that develops and deploys improved stress-tolerant maize seed for SSA with public and private partners, particularly in relation to Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa (DTMA). The selected candidate will work as a member of CIMMYT’s Socio-Economics Program (SEP), in close collaboration with CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP). The selected Scientist will be based at one of the CIMMYT regional offices in eastern and southern Africa (Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Harare), but with frequent international travel.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org.

Key responsibilities of this position will be:


Seed policy dialogue around maize seed sector development at both the regional level (ESA) and country level (key delivery countries in ESA), including participation in policy fora/workshops, liaison with policy stakeholders, facilitation and advocacy.

Diagnosis and monitoring of national and regional seed policy constraints and developments affecting the maize seed sector, including policy gaps and issues affecting seed release, production and marketing, particularly of improved stress-tolerant maize seed.

Identify, support and enhance national and regional seed policy development options and strategies, including advocacy of best practices for maize seed sector development.

Identify and address needs and opportunities for capacity strengthening of public and private seed sector stakeholders and institutional partners in support of seed sector development.

Seek, build and strengthen partnerships with public and private seed sector institutions for greatest impact of stress-tolerant maize among farmers in SSA, including certifying agencies, seed trade associations, policy think tanks, regional organizations.

Document and synthesize national and regional maize seed sector development and associated policy lessons and implications, including policy briefs and evidence-based recommendations.

Assist CIMMYT and DTMA management in any other matters as and when required.


We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:


PhD in agricultural development/policy or a related field – preferably linked to the seed sector from a well-recognized university. Candidates with an MA/MBA/MSc degree, but with extensive experience in the agricultural policy in SSA, will also be considered.

At least five years of experience in policy analysis, development and/or advocacy.

Management experience in complex, multidisciplinary research or development projects.

Good partnership skills, including ability to deliver effectively and moderate meetings with partners.

Familiarity with the agricultural development and technology delivery issues in SSA.

Experience and knowledge of seed sector policy issues, constraints, ongoing initiatives and institutional arrangements in SSA.

Experience or at least familiarity with maize seed sector and agricultural policy in SSA.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

A high degree of personal organization and ability to multi-task and to work under pressure.

Ability to work with different nationalities, as a member of a diverse work team.

Please note this is an adapted re-advertisement of an earlier vacancy (Seed Business Development and Policy Expert - Ref. 12269). Suitable applicants to the former position are encouraged to re-apply.

We will offer an initial contract for 3 years, which is renewable subject to continued need and funding for the position and performance of the staff member. Our internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please email cover letter and CV no later than Monday, 17 June, 2013 to Human Resources, CIMMYT. Please indicate Position Reference number: 12314 in the header of your email.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.

Thank you.

NO FEE POLICY:

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Details

Job Category:     Socio-Economics Program
Position Title:     Seed Policy Specialist, Africa
Type of Contract:     Internationally Recruited Staff
Location:     Zimbabwe


Description:     

We are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented, Seed Policy Specialist for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with a strong background in seed policy analysis and development.

The position focuses on seed policy analysis and advocacy for maize seed sector development in eastern and southern Africa (ESA) in general, and improved stress-tolerant maize seed in key delivery countries in particular. The position contributes to and draws on the experiences of a large multi-disciplinary, research-for-development team that develops and deploys improved stress-tolerant maize seed for SSA with public and private partners, particularly in relation to Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa (DTMA). The selected candidate will work as a member of CIMMYT’s Socio-Economics Program (SEP), in close collaboration with CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP). The selected Scientist will be based at one of the CIMMYT regional offices in eastern and southern Africa (Addis Ababa, Nairobi or Harare), but with frequent international travel.

The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org.

Key responsibilities of this position will be:


Seed policy dialogue around maize seed sector development at both the regional level (ESA) and country level (key delivery countries in ESA), including participation in policy fora/workshops, liaison with policy stakeholders, facilitation and advocacy.

Diagnosis and monitoring of national and regional seed policy constraints and developments affecting the maize seed sector, including policy gaps and issues affecting seed release, production and marketing, particularly of improved stress-tolerant maize seed.

Identify, support and enhance national and regional seed policy development options and strategies, including advocacy of best practices for maize seed sector development.

Identify and address needs and opportunities for capacity strengthening of public and private seed sector stakeholders and institutional partners in support of seed sector development.

Seek, build and strengthen partnerships with public and private seed sector institutions for greatest impact of stress-tolerant maize among farmers in SSA, including certifying agencies, seed trade associations, policy think tanks, regional organizations.

Document and synthesize national and regional maize seed sector development and associated policy lessons and implications, including policy briefs and evidence-based recommendations.

Assist CIMMYT and DTMA management in any other matters as and when required.


We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:


PhD in agricultural development/policy or a related field – preferably linked to the seed sector from a well-recognized university. Candidates with an MA/MBA/MSc degree, but with extensive experience in the agricultural policy in SSA, will also be considered.

At least five years of experience in policy analysis, development and/or advocacy.

Management experience in complex, multidisciplinary research or development projects.

Good partnership skills, including ability to deliver effectively and moderate meetings with partners.

Familiarity with the agricultural development and technology delivery issues in SSA.

Experience and knowledge of seed sector policy issues, constraints, ongoing initiatives and institutional arrangements in SSA.

Experience or at least familiarity with maize seed sector and agricultural policy in SSA.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

A high degree of personal organization and ability to multi-task and to work under pressure.

Ability to work with different nationalities, as a member of a diverse work team.

Please note this is an adapted re-advertisement of an earlier vacancy (Seed Business Development and Policy Expert - Ref. 12269). Suitable applicants to the former position are encouraged to re-apply.

We will offer an initial contract for 3 years, which is renewable subject to continued need and funding for the position and performance of the staff member. Our internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.

CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please email cover letter and CV no later than Monday, 17 June, 2013 to Human Resources, CIMMYT. Please indicate Position Reference number: 12314 in the header of your email.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.

Thank you.

NO FEE POLICY:

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Details

Job Category:     Socio-Economics Program
Position Title:     Seed Business Development Specialist
Type of Contract:     Internationally Recruited Staff
Location:     Kenya

Description:     

We are seeking a dynamic, results-oriented, Seed Business Development Expert for Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), with a strong background in the assessment and development of seed markets and businesses from an African perspective. The position focuses on seed business development in eastern and southern Africa (ESA), with particular emphasis on the assessment and development of markets for improved stress-tolerant maize seed and associated capacity strengthening efforts and backstopping of collaborating seed companies. The position contributes to and draws on the experiences of a large multi-disciplinary research for development team that develops and deploys improved stress-tolerant maize seed for SSA with public and private partners. In particular this position will support the Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa (DTMA) and Improved Maize for African soils (IMAS) projects and focus on DTMA and IMAS products and markets. The selected candidate will work as a member of CIMMYT’s Socio-Economics Program (SEP) in close collaboration with CIMMYT’s Global Maize Program (GMP).
The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information: www.cimmyt.org
The selected Scientist will be based at one of the CIMMYT regional offices in eastern and southern Africa (Nairobi, Addis Ababa or Harare), but with frequent international travel, including other CIMMYT and DTMA and IMAS partner locations.

Key responsibilities of this position will be:

Agri-business and strategic management support to associated seed companies producing and marketing improved stress-tolerant maize seed in ESA, particularly DTMA and IMAS products.
Assess maize seed business opportunities in ESA delivery countries with special emphasis on demand and supply of stress-tolerant maize seed, including seed market intelligence, demand assessment, and development of associated tools.
Provide information and networks on seed market development on the advantages of stress tolerant maize in ESA.
Identify, support and enhance market development strategies for stress-tolerant maize seed in ESA, including branding and targeting options, business models, scaling up/out.
Identify bottlenecks affecting seed market development for small and emerging seed companies in ESA.
Identify needs and opportunities for capacity strengthening of associated seed companies and community based seed organization and plan and implement capacity building strategy for enhancing seed business and marketing skills.
Enhance access to business development services (e.g., financial services, certifying agencies, seed trade association) for associated small and medium seed companies to further seed sector growth and wider diffusion of improved stress-tolerant maize.
Document the regional maize seed business development and associated lessons.
Assist DTMA, IMAS and CIMMYT management in any other matters as and when required.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

PhD in agribusiness or a related field – preferably linked to the seed sector from a well-recognized university. Candidates with relevant MBA and/or MSc degree, but with extensive experience in the seed sector in SSA, will also be considered.
At least five years of experience in seed business development.
Management experience in complex, multidisciplinary research or development projects.
Good partnership skills, including ability to deliver effectively and moderate meetings with partners.
Familiarity with the agricultural development and technology delivery issues in SSA.
Experience or at least familiarity with maize seed industry and business development challenges in SSA.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
A high degree of personal organization and ability to multi-task and to work under pressure with frequent travel.
Experience with public-private partnerships would be an added advantage.
Ability to work with different nationalities, as a member of a diverse work team.

Please note this is an adapted re-advertisement of an earlier vacancy (Seed Business Development and Policy Expert - Ref. 12269). Suitable applicants to the former position are encouraged to re-apply.

We will offer an initial contract for 3 years, which is renewable subject to continued need and funding for the position and performance of the staff member. Our internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment.


CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply.

To apply for this position, please email cover letter and CV no later than Monday, 17 June, 2013 to Human Resources, CIMMYT. Please indicate Position Reference number: 12269 in the header of your email.

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled.

AA/EOE/M/F/V/D

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.

Thank you.

NO FEE POLICY:

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Details

ICT SUPPORT ASSISTANT (NATIONAL UNV POST - OPEN TO NATIONALS OF ZIMBABWE), Harare, Zimbabwe

Location : Harare, ZIMBABWE

Type of Contract : UNV

Post Level : UNV

Languages Required : English

Duration of Initial Contract : 12 months

Background

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.

In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In this context, UN Volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role in development and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.

In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

A comprehensive, well-coordinated approach which engages government structures, civil society and the private sector to ensure sustainable national economic development. This in turn enables implementation of Zimbabwe's Medium Term Plan as well as the necessary progress on the Millennium Development Goals. The 'Towards 2015'' Project, through a holistic approach under the leadership of the Government of Zimbabwe, collaborates with a wide range of development actors at central and local levels with the objective of enhancing the national development response and accelerating MDG progress in Zimbabwe by 2015.Specifically, the project aims to deliver on the following key results:

National processes for policy formulation and implementation established
MTP implementation monitored and reported
National MDG progress monitored and reported upon
MDG Accelerated Action Plan developed and implemented
Increased national awareness and commitment to the MDGs
Increased local capacity for MDG-based planning

In the Ministry of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion the ICT Support Assistant will work in close liaison with the Economic Advisor to the Ministry of Economic Planning and Investment Promotion and report to the office of the Permanent Secretary.

The ICT support assistant will support the implementation of ICT management systems and strategies, ensure effective functioning of hardware and software packages, support networks administration, provide web management services, provide administrative support and ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the Ministry.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Secretary for Economic Planning and Investment Promotion the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Ensure implementation of ICT strategies and introduction/implementation of new technologies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Coordinate the development and implementation Standard Operating Procedures in ICT services
Provision of support to the use of internet services for improved business results and improved client services

Ensure effective functioning of hardware and software packages, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Effective functioning (installation, operation and maintenance) of all Ministry hardware equipment
Performance of specific technical functions, including changing of hardware electronic components (disks, memories, network wiring, power sources, etc.) and routine repairs.
Installation of commercial software and related upgrades, anti-virus programs on a timely basis.

Ensure efficient networks administration, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Monitoring of the network connection on a daily basis to ensure a stable and responsive network environment.
Trouble-shooting and monitoring of network problems, ensuring that the Ministry desktop and network resources are protected from malicious virus attacks and deploying counter measures in the event of the attacks
Respond to user needs and questions regarding network access.
Maintenance of up-to-date parameters of information for the network clients and electronic mail.
Implementation of backup and restoration procedures for local drives.
Maintenance of measures in place for business continuity and disaster recover processes and procedures including backup and restoration of both server and local storage facilities.
Networks administration support to staff members as required.

Provide web management services, administrative support and knowledge sharing focusing on achievement of the following results:

Support to the maintenance of the Ministry's websites.
Set up and maintenance of the Ministry's intranet
Provision of advice on and assistance in procurement of new ICT equipment for the Ministry
Maintenance of an up-to-date inventory of the software and hardware.
Maintenance of a library of ICT related reference materials
Maintenance of the inventory and stock of supplies and spare parts in cooperation with the Administration and Procurement Teams.
Identification and promotion of different systems and applications for optimal content management, knowledge management and sharing, information provision.
Conduct Training of staff on intranet usage and web maintenance.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to:

Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;
Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;
Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;
Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the Government and UN values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of the Government and UNDP
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Functional Competencies

Focuses on impact and results for the client and responds positively to feedback.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
Demonstrates resourcefulness, initiative and ability to meet tight deadlines.
Uses knowledge and reasoning to identify the strength and weaknesses of alternate solutions, conclusions and approaches to problems.
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive attitude
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development.
Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office.
A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Required Skills and Experience

Education

Secondary education with relevant certifications in hardware and software management and application or Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) required.
University Degree in Information Management, Information Technology, Computer Science would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of relevant working experience, including network administration, support to management of hardware and software platforms, telecommunications facilities, knowledge of Windows-based packages/applications.
Effectively manages own work related to multiple tasks or activities.
Responds quickly to emergencies with a solution or a decision.
Strong IT skills.
English language fluency and strong writing skills required.
Good communication skills

Living Conditions

The UNV volunteer will be based in Harare, Zimbabwe which is a classified 'E' family duty station with rationally good living conditions with most of the economic and social amenities available with reasonable accommodation available. Most commodities are available in supermarkets and restaurants. However, as many countries with economic challenges, Zimbabwe have a developed infrastructure but with common challenges like power cuts and taps may run dry at times. Security is good but under UN Security Zone classification of Phase 2.

Conditions of Service

A 12 month contract; monthly volunteer living allowance (VLA) intended to cover housing, basic needs and utilities.


UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.


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Thank you.

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Job Details

Project Coordinator (Systems Agronomist), Kampala

Closing Date: Friday, 31 May 2013
IITA-Uganda

Naguru East Road, Naguru, Kampala, Uganda


Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Project Coordinator (Systems Agronomist).

IITA is an international non-profit research-for-development (R4D) organization created in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and supported primarily by the Consultative Group of International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). Our R4D is anchored on the development needs of sub-Saharan Africa. We develop agricultural solutions with our partners to tackle hunger and poverty by reducing producer and consumer risks, enhancing crop quality and productivity, and generating wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit for more information on IITA.

IITA seeks a qualified person for the position of project coordinator in Uganda to coordinate a new BMZ-funded project and conduct agronomic systems research on coffee and cocoa.

Position/Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility will be to coordinate the research project ‘trade-offs and synergies in climate change adaptation and mitigation in coffee and cocoa systems’ and conduct research on this topic.

Specific responsibilities:

stakeholders on important coffee/cocoa areas that need strong adaptation efforts.
Characterize existing diversity of coffee/cocoa production systems along climate and intensification gradients, in terms of production efficiency, climate change adaptation, and climate change mitigation.
Provide scientific backstopping to research support staff and two PhD students.
Identify productive coffee/cocoa systems by using biophysical response functions and models.
Develop a methodological framework for coffee/cocoa stakeholders to assess climate change adaptation and mitigation potential of various production technologies.
Develop a dissemination toolbox to help inform and train public and private-sector partners and farmers on best-bet climate change adaptation/mitigation options.
Engage with coffee/cocoa certification bodies and policy makers to highlight gaps and opportunities for improved climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Write scientific publications in peer reviewed journals.

Educational Qualifications:

The candidate must have a PhD in Agronomy or related field and ten years experience with increasing levels of responsibility.

Core Competencies:

Proven research expertise in smallholder coffee/cocoa cropping systems.
Knowledge of soil-plant relationships and crop physiology.
Demonstrated ability to write and publish scientific articles in ISI-Thomson indexed journals.
Demonstrated ability to supervise PhD students
Ability to work independently in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
Management experience in multi-partner projects including CGIAR, advanced research institutes, NARS partners and private sector is considered a strong advantage.
Excellent spoken and written English – good knowledge of French is considered an advantage given the projects’ focus on cocoa production systems (and literature) in Francophone West Africa.
Working knowledge of Sub-Saharan Africa.
Willingness to travel within the project region in West and East Africa.

Duty station: IITA Uganda, Kampala.

General information: The appointment is for three years. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars.

Applications: Applications including cover letter, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Human Resources Manager.

Closing Date: 31st May 2013

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.

Thank you.

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Job Details

Job Ref:106-SS

Job Title:WASH Manager

Job Type:Contract

Location:South Sudan

Salary    Not disclosed

Description

OVERALL DESCRIPTION

General Description of the Program

GOAL has been delivering both humanitarian and development programmes in South Sudan since 1985. Currently GOAL South Sudan is operating in 4 field sites; Twic County, Warrap State; Agok in the Abyei administrative area and in the Sobat Corridor and Maban in Upper Nile State. The Maban programme was started as a response to the influx of refugees from Blue Nile State, Sudan, into Upper Nile in late 2011. GOAL is currently working with Health, WASH and nutrition programmes in the region. The main focus of our work is in Batil Camp with a population of 38,000. GOAL also has a presence in Doro camp through twenty oral rehydration points and supports the host community in Jamam, Bunj and Buguya.

General Description of the Role

The WASH Field Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the WASH activities in Maban County, ensuring that they run on time and that the quality of work meets the set standards. The WASH Field Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all steps in the process are followed closely to ensure quality, community owned, sustainable facilities. The WASH Field Manager will put special emphasis on community ownership and contribute to water and sanitation projects in order to promote and ensure sustainable operations and maintenance of WASH facilities.  The WASH Field manager is the main technical liaison point between GOAL and the County level water and sanitation structures/Authorities.

The WASH Field Manager reports to the WASH Coordinator on all technical issues and to the Area Coordinator on a day-to-day basis.

In addition, the WASH Field Manager is expected to work closely with the other sectors of the overall programme to ensure efficient, integrated programme activities. In particular, the WASH Field Manger will work closely with the Community Health Team to promote a more holistic approach to water, sanitation and hygiene activities and improve the sustainability of project outputs.

Key Duties

Programme Management

Overall responsibility for the management of the GOAL WASH programme in Maban County, Upper Nile State.
Provide technical expertise to the communities in the selecting of suitable development options for identified water source and sanitation facilities
Ensure that the vital elements of community ownership, hygiene promotion and sustainability are being addressed with all WASH interventions.
Conduct assessments and ensure information is updated for all WASH works in the target areas.
Ensure water quality analysis is conducted at water points within target area,
Design, review and develop BOQs for relevant WASH works
Provide technical expertise to the Field WASH team and, where appropriate, to other GOAL programmes.
Regular inspection of all WASH-related works to ensure that the quality of work being carried out meets the set standards.
In collaboration with the WASH Coordinator, develop and maintain information database of all WASH interventions in target area.
Planning of WASH activities in collaboration with the WASH Coordinator, WASH team and Area Coordinator.
Promote coordination between the WASH team and the Community Health team to ensure effective hygiene promotion and a coherent approach to community engagement.
Supervise all related WASH works to be carried out by GOAL in different areas of Maban County. This may include design, tendering, supervision of consultants/contractors and commissioning of works, in collaboration with the WASH Coordinator.
Work with the WASH Coordinator to develop and update programme management and monitoring tools.
Contribute to the development of funding proposals
Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the WASH Coordinator and Area Coordinator.

Coordination and Representation

Coordinate with other NGOs and UN actors involved in WASH
Coordinate closely with County and State WASH offices

Capacity Building and Human Resource Management

Provide supervision and mentoring for the whole WASH team
Support capacity building initiatives for the local authority
Support capacity building of communities in areas of operation to manage and sustain WASH interventions.
Facilitate linkages between communities and local authorities in WASH-related issues.

Reporting

Report weekly and monthly on the progress of WASH activities highlighting any anticipated programme delays and proposing solutions in order to meet deadlines.
Contribute as required to donor progress reports.

Logistics and Finance

Submit weekly cash forecasts based on planned activities to WASH Coordinator and Area Coordinator as appropriate.
Monitor monthly expenditure on programme activities and review the DSR with the Area Coordinator/WASH Coordinator as appropriate.
Collaborate with logistics in generating and tracking orders and in approving internal requisitions of stock for WASH-related activities.

Requirements (Person Specification)

Degree in civil/Water/Environmental engineering, Public health or similar related subject with a technical background with special focus on hygiene promotion
Experienced in various design, tendering and supervision of WASH engineering works.
Experience in the development/emergency programme as programme manager
Previous experience of implementing rural water and sanitation projects
Experience of working with communities and community-based organisations
Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to plan projects, timetable agreed activities and oversee activities
Ability to implement effective projects with sometimes limited resources.  
Excellent computer skills including familiarity with Autocad (latest version), Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability and willingness to work in a remote areas.
Outgoing personality with excellent communication skills.
Good team player, flexible and capable of working with a multinational country team

Desirable

Previous work experience with Non-Governmental Organisations particularly in a WASH programme management position
Ability to communicate in local language

Reporting to: WASH Coordinator/Area Coordinator

Contract Length: 12 months (3 months Probationary Period)

Start Date: Immediately

This Job Description only serves as a guide for the position available.  GOAL reserves the right to change this document.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Teacher (2-year renewable contract), Ibadan

Closing Date: Tuesday, 21 May 2013

IITA Ibadan

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture seeks suitable candidate for the position of Teacher at the Institute’s Headquarters in Ibadan.

Position

Teacher G7 (2-year renewable contract)

Duties

Educational Role:

Be committed to and promote academic excellence in the above mentioned subjects
To coordinate the introduction and running of the Cambridge checkpoint Math/Science examinations and liaise with the Middle School staff regarding Maths/Science Cambridge information
To provide in-service training as required by Head
To provide support and resources for Mathematics & Science teaching throughout the Middle School
To keep the Mathematics & Science curriculum under review in consultation with the Middle School staff and the Head.

Teaching Role:

Act as a teacher with the additional responsibility for Grade 7 following the timetable as agreed with the Head.
Follow the requirement of a class teacher as laid down in the class teacher’s job description. In addition be responsible for the pastoral care of G7 pupils.
Teach Physics/ Chemistry/Maths across the Middle School from Grade 6-8.
Monitor record and evaluate the progress of the G6-G8 pupils’ Physics/ Chemistry/Maths skills
Monitor Physics/ Chemistry/Maths resources and suggest new stock
Maintain a well- ordered and attractively displayed teaching area in the G6 & 7 rooms
Monitor the Physics/ Chemistry/Maths resources in the School, ensuring a high standard of maintenance
Liaise with the staff for clubs and/or special School events
Any other duties as may be assigned by the Head.

Qualification and Experience

B.Ed/BSc Education. Minimum of five (5) years’ teaching experience

The ideal candidate must possess among others:

Excellent English reporting, writing and oral communication skills
Be committed to and promote academic excellence.
Ready to provide in-service training as required by Head.
Strong ability to co-ordinate, prioritise and organize workload; take initiative and work under pressure

Remuneration:

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.
Method of Application:

Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae, the names and e-mail addresses of three professional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work. Evidence of current remuneration package and photocopies of credentials.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.

Only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.

Thank you.

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UN WOMEN: COORDINATION AND PLANNING SPECIALIST (READVERTISEMENT)

Location :     Dakar, SENEGAL
Application Deadline :    27-May-13
Type of Contract :    FTA International
Post Level :    P-4
Languages Required :English   French  
Duration of Initial Contract :    One Year

Background

The UN Women (UNW), grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. UN Women will provide support to Member States’ efforts and priorities in meeting their gender equality goals and for building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.

Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, the UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality translate into action. UN Women supports improved UN coordination and accountability mechanisms, and up-scaling of the quality of support provided to Member States in addressing national gender equality priorities. UN Women’s coordination work is supported at the regional level by its Regional Centres – working with the UNDG Regional Groups and the Regional Coordination Mechanisms. At the country level UN Women supports and works within UN Country Teams.

UN Women has placed emphasis on improving its planning and results based management as an organization. The Regional Centres will support and provide guidance to UN Women country presence in planning and results based management.
The Coordination and Planning Specialist reports to the Regional Director in Dakar who provides overall strategic guidance and direction to UN Women’s work in the Africa Region. In carrying out the functions, she/he will work closely with the relevant units in headquarters such as Programme and Coordination Divisions. The Coordination and Planning Specialist supports the Regional Director, who is a member of the Regional Director’s Team (RDT) to:

Manage and implement activities to enhance system wide coherence on gender equality and the empowerment of women.
Support UN Women country presences on the ground in their coordination roles with the UNCTs in the identification of technical expertise, the implementation of corporate-level accountability tools.
Provide support to UN Women country presences to ensure high quality planning processes at regional and country level, including through application of results-based programme planning and management.

Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:

Support to the Regional Director on UN programming and coordination at the Regional Level and support to country-level work:

Support the Regional Director (RD) in his/her participation in the UNDG Regional Team and related technical bodies as well as the Regional Coordination Mechanism.
Support UN Women country presences in the development of gender-specific country programming processes and products, including the preparation of UNDAF and other UN system joint programming documents, in close collaboration, with UNCT members, and other development partners to ensure that a gender perspective is mainstreamed.
Ensure effective knowledge management and capacity development of UN Women in the region in rolling out and support system-wide tools on gender equality.
Provision of guidance to UN Women in the Region on joint programming modalities and strategies.
Prepare briefing materials for the RD on issues to be discussed in the UN and other events and meetings. Follow up on required action/outstanding issues and report on outcome/result. Alert RD on critical issues for action to be addressed.
According to the results envisioned in the Management Results Framework in UN Women’s Strategic Plan, periodically review and assess UN Women’s engagement in inter-agency processes and joint programmes in the field and in New York to devise improved strategies for ensuring that UN Women‘s investment in coordination processes is yielding results in support of gender equality and women’s human rights. Additionally, in coordination with regional evaluation specialists, promote UN Women’s engagement in joint evaluations on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Support UN system partnership and alliances at the Regional and Country level:

Support work within the UN System at the Regional and Country level in managing activities and other promotional events to engage bilateral and multilateral institutions/donors, private sector and civil society to expand and/or sustain interest and resources for UNW programs and joint UN system programs.
Participate in global practice network on coordination, sharing and learning best practices to keep abreast of and/or to contribute to on going debates and strategic thinking and to exchange experience and/or seek support on coordination issues affecting UNW and UN system programs and operations.

Support enhanced results-based management practices at the country level to ensure more coherent and coordinated UN Women commitments within the UNDAFs:

Technical support to regional and country level colleagues in the development and monitoring of work planning processes.
Provide capacity development support to regional and country level colleagues on results based programme planning and management.
Ensure quality of regional and country level planning instruments, promoting application of good practice in the development, design, monitoring and reporting of results.
Collaborate with Regional Evaluation Specialists and country M&E focal points to ensure that findings and lessons from evaluations are reflected in strategic planning processes and RBM and training on results based management.

Knowledge management and capacity building:

Analyze global practice and lessons learned on coordination and advise the Regional Director and internal and external partners to enhance knowledge and build capacity.
Collect and share lessons learned on coordination and UN system programming and development and to contribute to development of knowledge management products and tools in UNW.
Ensure the use of evaluation findings to feed into knowledge management and decision making at the regional level.
Design and implement capacity building training activities to enhance skills and knowledge On request, make accessible to national partners, RCs and UNCTs, a comprehensive roster of highly experienced and technically qualified professionals that are gender experts in a range of fields.

Impact of Results:

The successful management of coordination activities will facilitate and enhance the ability of the Regional Director to work effectively within the context of UN system priorities in the region and support coherent UN response and implementation in line with national strategies and priorities.
The key results also impact on the success of the UN Country Team activities, strengthening of overall coordination capacity, design, implementation and operations of UN activities, creation of strategic partnerships in support of regional and national priorities. Support to results based programme planning and management will improve focus of UN Women programming, its alignment with clear national and corporate objectives, and better results reporting.

Competencies
Core Values and Guiding Principles:

Integrity: Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity: Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff. Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values: Promoting Ethics and Integrity / Creating Organizational Precedents
Organizational Awareness: Building support and political acumen
Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring: Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation
Working in Teams: Building and promoting effective teams
Communicating Information and Ideas: Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
Self-management and Emotional intelligence: Creating an emotionally intelligent organization
Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements: Leveraging conflict in the interests of the organization & setting standards
Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning: Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning
Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making: Fair and transparent decision-making; calculated risk-taking

Functional Competencies:

Substantive experience in the area of development and or gender equality and women's empowerment issues.
Knowledge of UN system and understanding of inter-agency coordination processes.
Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision from the spectrum of development to experience.
Demonstrated negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skill.
Familiarity with results-based programme planning and management, and the ability to clearly communicate and explain RBPPM approaches.
Well-developed people management skills
Effectiveness and pro-activity
Ability to leverage information technology, executive information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal office performance
Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Advanced university degree in development related disciplines, international relations, development studies or other social science fields.

Experience:

At least 7 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation, international relations, public administration or other related field, some of which should be in the area of gender equality and women’s rights at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programs.
Familiarity and experience with UN inter-agency coordination processes and or results based management would be an asset.

Language:

Written and oral proficiency in French and English is required.
Knowledge of other UN working languages is highly desirable

Important Application Information:

Candidates that have previously applied will not be required to reapply to this new vacancy posting.
All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment
Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment.

Note:

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.

Thank you.

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AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (FOR GHANAIAN NATIONALS ONLY)

Location :     Accra, GHANA
Application Deadline :    21-May-13
Additional Category    Environment and Energy
Type of Contract :    Service Contract
Post Level :    SB-3
Languages Required :English  
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)    01-Jul-2013
Duration of Initial Contract :    One year

Background
UNDP Ghana is providing assistance to the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) to implement two projects titled “Environmental Sustainability and Policy for Cocoa Production in Ghana” and “Support for Development and Operation of COCOBOD’s Ghana Cocoa Platform“. The first proposed project will support innovative environmental approaches by building institutional knowledge and incentivizing farmers to adopt sustainable, environmentally friendly production practices throughout cocoa growing communities. The latter project aims to enhance public-private dialogue for sustainable cocoa production through the establishment and operation of the Ghana cocoa platform.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of Project Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
Assist in the day-to-day operations of the Project Coordination Unit
Maintain the project budget and expenditure, including formulation, revisions, and record keeping, monthly status reports, and reporting and liaising with the UNDP Ghana Sustainable Development Cluster on budget matters
With the authorization of the Project Coordinator, manage requests for the provision of financial resources using advance of funds, direct payments, or reimbursement
Monitor financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports
Responsible for preparing and submitting financial reports to UNDP on a quarterly basis
Support preparation of background information for project implementation, work plans and budget
Prepare travel and logistical arrangements for project personnel and consultants, arrange itineraries, security clearances, and accommodation
Support the purchase of goods and services: including assisting in the recruitment process of consultants and institutions, and following up on issuance of contracts and payments
Support in the organization of meetings, seminars and workshops by making timely booking the venue, assisting in preparing and sending invitations, assisting in preparing agenda and/or background documentation
Liaise on the conduct of project audit and ensure access by auditors to project documentation, personnel, and institutions involved in the project
Maintain workspace and record management system of project activities
Undertake other duties per the requirements of the project

Competencies

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Excellent management skills to perform administrative support functions and good understanding of project management cycle;
Ability to formulate and manage budgets, manage transactions, conduct financial analysis and reporting.

Management and Leadership:

An ability to liaise effectively within an organization and develop partnerships with national stakeholders;
Must be able to work with multiple people of different background and be a good team member;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, commitment to team work and to working across disciplines;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; -
Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills in substantive and technical areas;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
An ability to work effectively, take initiative and deliver results, even under pressure.

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Required Skills and Experience
Education:

Secondary Education with specialized training in financial management.
University Degree in Business or Public Administration would be desirable.

Experience:

At least 5 years of proven professional experience in financial resources management, budget management or administrative support functions.
Demonstrated track record of project and financial management.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and experience in handling of web based management systems.
Experience in the implementation and monitoring of UNDP project is an asset.
Excellent analytical and organizational skills.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in both oral and written English

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.

Thank you.

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AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Details

Conseiller en Politique de Protection

Job Reference no.:INT6187
Region:Horn, East & Central Africa
Location:Goma
Division:International
Department
Position Type:Fixed Term
Job Type:Experienced
Closing date for applications(UK Time):23 May 2013

Job Profile

VACANCY: CONSEILLER en Politique de Protection

GOMA, REPUBLIQUE DEMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO

TYPE DE CONTRAT: durée déterminé (15 mois)

Salaire : Entre £21,341- £30,406 et bénéfices compétitifs

Date de prise de poste: Juin 2013

Background

Oxfam GB est une ONG internationale, qui est présente en République Démocratique du Congo depuis plus de 30 ans. Le programme actuel est évalué à environ 14millions de GBP, localisé dans les provinces de Kinshasa, Equateur, Nord-Kivu, Sud-Kivu et Province Orientale. Pour la période de 2008-2011, et suite à un processus de consultation dans tout le pays, Oxfam GB en RDC a identifié quatre domaines de priorité stratégique pour l'orientation du programme: la gouvernance, la protection, réponse humanitaire et la sécurité alimentaire et des moyens de subsistance.

Le rôle

Le conseiller en politique de protection fournit des conseils politiques spécialisés et une analyse contextuelle sur la protection humanitaire et joue un rôle actif dans les questions de plaidoyer en créant, à la fois dans le pays et à l'international. Il/Elle Analyse et communique des informations complexes et sensibles de façons variées selon les objectifs et publics différents, conformément l'approche à la protection d'Oxfam. Le conseilleur contribue au développement stratégique à un niveau plus large au sein du programme.

La personne

Pour atteindre ces résultats, vous êtes souple, ambitieux, créatif et déterminé. Vous avez de l'expérience dans des postes similaires etune expérience des travaux d'urgence et de développement. Une forte capacité d'analyse ainsi qu'une capacité à fixer des problèmes dans des situations complexes.Une expérience avérée de la compréhension des principes humanitaires, de la protection civile et de la façon dont elle se rapporte à la fois au maintien de la paix international. Une maîtrise du français et de l'anglais; une capacité démontrée à produire des documents convaincants en anglais à un haut niveau de professionnalisme et à mener des réunions de lobbying en français.Une expérience dans la capacité à influencer un gouvernement, des donateurs et autres organisations à travers une représentation et / ou un plaidoyer. Une expérience dans la capacité à travailler avec des partenaires locaux de la société civile. Surtout, vous êtes prêts à relever les défis.

To apply

This is a highly challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online using REF: INT6187

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

Diversity The difference starts with you!

Disclaimer

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.

You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs at Oxfam


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Job Details:

Gestionnaire de Bureau Goma

Job Reference no:INT6186
Region:Horn, East & Central Africa
Location:Goma
Division:International
Department
Position Type:Fixed Term
Job Type:Experienced
Closing date for applications(UK Time):23 May 2013

Job Profile

OFFRE D'EMPLOI : GESTIONNAIRE DE BUREAU

GOMA, RÉPUBLIQUE DÉMOCRATIQUE DU CONGO

Contrat à durée déterminée, 1 année

Entre 23,720 USD - 32,022 USD

Titre du Poste :   Gestionnaire de bureau (Office Manager)
Lieu :   Nord Kivu-Goma
Mission d’Oxfam GB :       Travailler en partenariat pour trouver des solutions durables à la pauvreté et la souffrance.
Objectif de l’équipe : Appuyer le fonctionnement administratif, financier, des ressources humaines, logistique et la gestion de la sécurité du bureau de Goma particulièrement et le bureau de Beni indirectement.

But du poste : Gérer, fournir un leadership et appuyer les services du bureau de Goma y compris les ressources humaines, les finances, l’administration et la logistique
Hiérarchie du poste :
Rapporte au Coordonnateur Provincial et assure la gestion des postes suivants : HR Admin.officer Goma, Finance Officer Goma, Logistics Officer Goma, Logistics Officers terrain
RESPONSIBILITE BUDGETAIRE:            Gestion générale des budgets relatifs à la logistique et aux finances sur délégation écrite du coordonnateur provincial.
Durée du contrat :    12 mois renouvelables
Grade :    C2 National

DIMENSIONS DE TRAVAIL :
-    Gère et maintien l’amélioration des services, procédures et systèmes
-    Gère le personnel du niveau F/E/D
-    Ce rôle requiert une expérience solide de gestion et d’administration
-    Gère de manière générale les budgets alloués à l’administration de Goma
-    S’inspire des différentes sources d’information pour guider les décisions au  niveau individuel et au niveau du groupe
-    Gere l’appui à d’autres programmes qui se référeront au bureau de Goma
-    Résout les problèmes variés ainsi que les petits problèmes journaliers sans pour autant référer ceux-ci à la hiérarchie si cela n’implique pas de décision disciplinaire.
-    L’impact de ce rôle est significatif au sein du département et peut même avoir un impact plus large dans l’organisation.
RESPONSIBILITES CLES:   
1.     Assurer la gestion courante et en collaboration avec le gestionnaire des ressources humaines, des finances, de la logistique et de l’administration du bureau de Goma en concordance avec les procédures d’Oxfam dans ces domaines ainsi que les procédures d’Oxfam en matière de gestion des performances ;
2.    Assurer qu’Oxfam GB est en règle avec les lois de la RDC ainsi qu’aux procédures officielles et gérer l’administration et démarches y relatives tout en gardant un contact régulier avec les ministères respectifs et les avocats ;
3.    Assumer la responsabilité de la maintenance et l’amélioration du bureau d’Oxfam GB à Goma, en s’assurant qu’Oxfam GB est en règle avec les standards de sécurité et sureté.
4.    Superviser les arrangements de voyage, logement et espace de travail pour les visiteurs de Goma et s’assurer que ces arrangements sont d’un standard professionnel.
5.    Assurer le classement ou archivage des documents clés de manière à épargner OGB de tout problème administratif et judiciaire.
6.    Etre actif dans l’équipe de gestion de la province du Sud Kivu, et du bureau de Goma
7.    Assurer la gestion de la sécurité au niveau de Goma et du terrain dans la Zone du petit Nord
8.    Représenter OXFAM pour des questions administratives et de gestion, le PC en cas d’empêchement
APTITUDES ET COMPETENCES
1.    Avoir un diplôme universitaire en sciences sociales, administratives, de gestion ou apparentées
2.    Des qualités excellentes de gestion et motivation du personnel
3.    Expérience substantielle prouvée à u niveau de responsabilité de préférence croisée dans deux ou plusieurs domaines apparentés à la gestion des ressources humaines, logistique, administration ou finances dans un environnement très actif
4.    Une aptitude prouvée dans le contrôle des finances et de gestion des procédures financières, et logistiques
5.    Une connaissance de la logistique ainsi qu’une habilité pratique de gestion
6.    Allure excellente de représentation
7.    Connaissance du contexte administratif de la RDC
8.    Bon esprit d’équipe
9.    Maîtrise excellente du français (écrit et oral) La connaissance de l’anglais est un atout.
10.    Intérêt avec les objectifs d’Oxfam GB, ainsi qu’un engagement envers les valeurs du genre et de la diversité.

Contexte :

Oxfam GB cherche un/une gestionnaire de bureau afin d’appuyer le fonctionnement administratif, financier, des ressources humaines, logistique et la gestion de la sécurité du bureau de Goma particulièrement et le bureau de Beni indirectement.

Le rôle :
Sous la supervision du Coordonateur Provincial, le/la gestionnaire de bureau  a comme responsabilités de  gérer, fournir un leadership et appuyer les services du bureau de Goma y compris les ressources humaines, les finances et la logistique.

La personne :
Oxfam GB recherche une personne avec une expérience appropriée en ressources humaines  et gestion financière  et disposant des qualités des gestions et de motivation du personnel.


Note :
Cette description des tâches n'est pas incorporée dans votre contrat de travail. Elle est conçue comme un guide et ne devrait pas être considérée comme une spécification inflexible mais comme pouvant être modifiée de temps à autre à la lumière des développements stratégiques et à la suite des discussions avec le titulaire de poste. Le titulaire du poste sera appelé à travailler sur base des objectifs convenus, ce qui devrait faciliter la réalisation des responsabilités conformément au processus d'évaluation des performances.

To apply

This is a highly challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs.

If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit your application and CV including a day time contact by applying online using REF: INT6186

We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization.

Diversity The difference starts with you!

Disclaimer

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer.

You are not required to pay any fees to apply for jobs at Oxfam


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Technical Officer ESI, Cairo, Egypt

TECHNICAL OFFICER, ESI (PD 346195) (EMRO/13/FT135)

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/13/FT135

Title: Technical Officer, ESI (PD 346195)

Grade: P3

Contract type: Fixed-Term Appointment

Duration of contract: Post of limited duration for two years

Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt

Organization unit: EM Eastern Mediterranean (EM), EMRO Eastern Mediterranian Regional Office (EM/RGO)

Division of Communicable Diseases Prevention & Control (DCD) / Health Security & Regulations (HSR) / Epidemiological Surveillance & International Health Regulations (ESI)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

The objectives of the ESI unit are to:

(a) Coordinate activities in strengthening epidemiological surveillance in Member States.

(b) Support strengthening core capacities (laboratory, surveillance, coordination, communication and legislation) for epidemiological surveillance, and alert and response systems under the auspices of International Health Regulations (IHR) 2005.

(c) Strengthen national capacity for surveillance and response at Points of Entry and developing capacities of Member States in the area of public health including surveillance based on all-hazard approach using IHR 2005.

Description of duties:

Purpose of the post:

To strengthen the capacity of ESI in carrying out its functions in providing technical assistance to the unit and Member States as well as participating in capacity building activities, setting policies and strategies and development of operational protocols, liaising with members of the unit and partners at regional and national levels to strengthen collaboration, and facilitating implementation of IHR.

Organizational Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Adviser (RA) of ESI and the overall guidance of the Director of DCD, the incumbent is expected to work in harmony with other team members of the ESI unit to ensure providing adequate technical support to Member States for ensuring strengthening of epidemiological surveillance system, strengthening national capacity for implementation of IHR (2005), and detection and containment of emergencies of public health concern.

Summary of Assigned Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the RA of ESI, and the overall guidance of the director of DCD, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

1. Collect and review all national plans, and develop country profiles and regional reports.

2. Contribute to the development of global standards, guidelines and assessment tools to determine completeness and quality of national plans of action.

3. Facilitate and conduct national training workshops, when required.

4. Assist in developing a regional plan to support Member States in implementing IHR.

5. Contribute in organizing and conducting regional, sub-regional meetings and country missions to assess and evaluate the implementation of national capacities of IHR and develop technical reports on the progress of IHR implementation in the region.

6. Coordinate with WHO Headquarters, regional and country offices, technical units, and external partners, as appropriate, to facilitate the provision of technical and logistical assistance to Member States.

7. Ensure that tasks' time-frames are adhered to or revised as necessary in coordination with concerned parties.

8. Collaborate with other technical ESI team teams in developing and evaluating national surveillance systems.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential: University degree in and health related field.

Desirable: Master's degree in public health or epidemiology.

Skills:

Competencies:

1. Communicating in a credible and effective way;

2. Producing results;

3. Fostering integration and teamwork;

4. Moving forward in a changing environment;

5. Knowing and managing yourself.

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

Excellent knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and IHR. Familiarity with health problems in the region.
Excellent knowledge of public health, communicable diseases surveillance and response issues, and challenges in the region.
Capacity to work and produce results in complex environment, short deadlines and under pressure and ability to cope with change.
Ability to participate effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment.
Proven ability to plan, prioritize and deliver results on time.
Strong interpersonal, writing and research skills.

Other Skills:

Proficiency in MS Office.

Experience:

Essential: At least five years of experience in epidemiological surveillance and response to communicable diseases.

Desirable: Working experience in UN organizations.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French is an asset.

Additional Information:

Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates.
Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered.
A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminatory tool.
Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice (this could be the base for rosters).
Interviews will include competency-based questions.

Annual salary:

(Net of tax)

US$56,091.00 USD at single rate

US$60,091.00 USD with primary dependants

Post Adjustment:

39.4 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

Only applicants who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted. No phone calls please. Thank you.

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Research Manager, Ghana

Reports to: Country Director
Locations: Ghana
Desired Start Date: ASAP; 3 year commitment period

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate "what works" in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.

Position Summary

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), a US based, non-profit research organization, seeks a Research Manager to oversee a portfolio of projects. IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate what works and does not work in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including microfinance, agriculture, education and health.

The Research Manager will manage a portfolio of up to five projects. These projects may be based around a specific geographic area, and might include both evaluation and implementation components. They could span a range of technical areas, such as agriculture, health, Education and micro-finance. As part of their supervisory role, the Research Manager will work closely with the country office to ensure effective support is being given to projects, and projects are working within the relevant policies and procedures. The Research Manager will also participate in IPA Ghana Senior Management discussions and contribute to research policy development and capacity building.

This position will be based initially in Accra, focusing on projects in the southern part of Ghana with the possibility of eventually moving to Kumasi   (travel required).

Responsibilities

The Research Manager will;
Keep Country Director and Deputy country Director appraised of all developments on the projects in their portfolio, and serve as key link between the field office, project staff, and Principle Investigators
Ensure project adherence in the field to general research design, sample selection, data management and analysis, and overall project management
Oversee project financial management, including creation and monitoring of program budgets, and ensuring smooth integration of projects into IPA financial systems
Work with field office staff to ensure sound human resource and operational management of projects
Directly supervise project research assistants (Project Associates, Evaluation Coordinators or Project Coordinators), and help with transitions, on-boarding of new research staff  and maintaining "institutional memory" of project activities
Lead training on data management and general project management for new/incoming project research staff
Promote inter-project best practices and take a lead in sharing best practices with projects through formal and informal training opportunities
Attend regular meetings with local government officials and partners to ensure success of programmatic activities
Support the dissemination of results via presentations and reports to academic and non-academic audiences

Desired Qualifications and Experience

Masters in development economics, or a field related to international economic development or health.
Extensive experience conducting social science or economic field research. Background in randomized control trials is strongly preferred
At least two years of project management experience.
Extensive experience supervising data collection, teams of field workers, and survey design and implementation
Experience with data management, econometrics, and advanced knowledge of Stata or any statistical packages preferably SPSS and or CSPro
Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies required.
Experience in conducting field research in developing countries required
Strong budgeting and financial management skills
Experience with presenting research findings at public forums, including to non-research focused audiences, is preferred
Strong written and oral communication skills and complete fluency in English is required.
Strong quantitative skills and familiarity with randomized controlled trials

How to Apply

Please follow the application instructions below.  Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered.  Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

In the email body: Copy exactly the following position line: 100861IPAGhana, Research Manager
Attachments: Please attach your resume and cover letter.
In the subject line: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name.


Please do not include any text besides the position line(s) in the body of the e-mail. Adding extra text will interfere with the processing of your application.

Indicate that you are interested in applying for a "Type 3: Research Manager or Project Coordinator" position. Please include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose, CV, and transcripts.

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer

All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us at jobs@poverty-action.org.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the Project Coordinator.  The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs-info@poverty-action.org.

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Thank you.

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EXPERTS EN ENTREPRENARIAT ET BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Location :     COTONOU, BENIN
Additional Category    Poverty Reduction
Type of Contract :    TA International
Post Level :    P-4
Languages Required :English   French  
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
Duration of Initial Contract :    11 MONTHS
Expected Duration of Assignment :    11 MONTHS

Background
Le PNUD est le réseau mondial de développement dont dispose le Système des Nations Unies. Il prône le changement, et relie les pays aux connaissances, expériences et ressources dont leurs populations ont besoin pour améliorer leur vie. Présent dans 166 pays, le PNUD accompagne les pays à identifier leurs propres solutions aux défis nationaux et mondiaux auxquels ils sont confrontés en matière de développement. L’organisation a pour défis majeurs, la réduction de la pauvreté de moitié d’ici à 2015 dans le cadre des Objectifs du Millénaire pour le Développement (OMD).   
Au Bénin, le programme de coopération entre le PNUD et le Gouvernement pour la période 2009-2013 est décliné en trois sous-programmes que sont a) Réduction de la pauvreté et développement durable ; b) Promotion de la bonne gouvernance et du développement participatif ; c) Environnement et Energie.
Le sous-programme « Réduction de la pauvreté et développement durable » est mis en œuvre à travers :

L’appui conseil dans la mise en œuvre, le suivi et l’évaluation de la SCRP et des OMD
L’augmentation des revenus et création d’emplois décents ;
Renforcement des capacités des collectivités locales en matière de lutte contre la pauvreté et d’amélioration de la sécurité alimentaire.

De façon spécifique, l’assistance du PNUD à la réduction de la pauvreté vise un accès accru des populations défavorisées, notamment des jeunes et des femmes à des emplois productifs décents à travers la promotion de l’entreprenariat.
A ce titre, plusieurs initiatives de promotion de l’entreprenariat des jeunes sont mises en œuvre avec l’appui du PNUD. Pour l’année 2013, trois (3) principaux projets restent actifs : le Projet de Promotion de l’Entreprenariat Agricole (PPEA) pour la transformation socio-économique des zones rurales du Bénin avec le partenariat technique de Songhaï, le Projet Business Promotion Center (BPC) visant le développement de centres régionaux de ressources pour l’entrepreneuriat, les toutes petites entreprises et le développement local au Bénin et le Projet Jeunes Agents de Changement (JAC) pour le Développement Durable. L’année 2013 étant la dernière du cycle de coopération en vigueur, la revue conjointe annuelle 2012 a fortement recommandé l’accélération des activités prévues en 2013 et la capitalisation des principaux acquis et succès enregistrés en matière de promotion de l’entreprenariat des jeunes.


Duties and Responsibilities
Sous l’autorité du Représentant Résident Adjoint et la supervision directe du Team Leader Poverty Reduction, l’Expert International en entreprenariat et Business Development appuiera la conception, la programmation et l’exécution des activités du PNUD en matière de l’entreprenariat des jeunes et des femmes et du développement du secteur privé. A ce titre, il / elle apporte des conseils au bureau et au Gouvernement, fait du plaidoyer sur les politiques et stratégies de promotion de l’entreprenariat, mobilise des ressources et conduit les tâches opérationnelles liées au portefeuille.
En vue de la bonne exécution du programme du PNUD, l’Expert travaille en collaboration étroite avec les autres unités notamment les Sections Gouvernance, Environnement et l’Unité Stratégie et Politique ainsi qu’avec le personnel des projets du PNUD, les fonctionnaires du gouvernement, les conseillers et experts techniques, les partenaires multilatéraux et bilatéraux ainsi que la société civile.

L’Expert International en Entreprenariat et Business Development remplira des fonctions de Conseils et Assistance technique d’importance destinées à appuyer les activités de l’Unité Réduction de la Pauvreté. Plus particulièrement, il/elle aura pour tâches spécifiques:

CONSEILS ET ASSISTANCE TECHNIQUE

Conseiller le Bureau sur les priorités d’intervention en matière de l’entreprenariat, du Business Development, de l’emploi des jeunes et des femmes et de la lutte contre la Pauvreté;
Fournir l'expertise et les conseils techniques pour la mise en œuvre des composantes hautement techniques des projets ;
Diriger l’élaboration d’outils, de notes techniques, de modules de formation à utiliser dans le cadre des projets ;
Encadrer la formation des experts nationaux et groupes cibles relativement aux outils développés lors de la mise en œuvre des projets;
Examiner les politiques et stratégies nationales, les plans d’actions sectoriels ainsi que les documents de coopération et de planification du PNUD, pour proposer des axes stratégiques à privilégier;
Collaborer étroitement avec les partenaires nationaux et faciliter le renforcement des capacités nationales à travers le transfert des compétences;
Etablir des liens de collaboration avec les partenaires au développement dans le secteur; Représenter le PNUD dans les sessions techniques et défendre sa vision sectorielle en relation avec les OMD et les objectifs de renforcement des capacités nationales;
Promouvoir les échanges et partager les connaissances avec les collègues du bureau ;
Etc.

APPUI A LA GESTION DU PROJET

Contribuer de manière substantielle à la mise en œuvre des projets du portefeuille ;
Fournir un appui technique et opérationnel pour la mise en route des Business Promotion Center (BPC) au Bénin ;
Assurer l’encadrement des formateurs des Enterprise Development Leaders (TOT) ;
Superviser les activités de formations des Enterprise Development Leaders (EDL) ;
Animer et faciliter le processus de dialogue, de consultation et de participation adéquates des EDL et TOTs à l’exécution du projet et à tous les niveaux ;
Fournir un appui technique et opérationnel pour la mise en route du Volet Entreprenariat du Projet de Promotion de l’Entreprenariat Agricole (PPEA) et du Projet Jeunes Agents de Changement (JAC) pour le Développement Durable ;
Fournir un appui-accompagnement aux Femmes Entrepreneures et Femmes d’Affaires du Women Business Promotion Center (WBPC);
Assurer une synergie concrète entre les activités entreprises par les projets couverts et celles d’autres partenaires et d’autres programmes dans le domaine de l’entreprenariat des jeunes et des femmes ;
Développer à travers des réseaux informels et des interactions formelles (participation au groupe de discussion, aux réunions périodiques) des relations fructueuses avec les bénéficiaires clients des différentes interventions.

Competencies
COMPETENCES CORPORATIVES

Démontre son intégrité en se conformant aux valeurs et aux normes morales de l'ONU
Fait preuve d’engagement par rapport à la mission, la vision, les valeurs et les buts stratégiques du PNUD.
Possède la capacité d’exercer dans un environnement ne tenant pas compte de la différence culturelle, de genre, de religion, de race, de nationalité et de sensibilité, ainsi qu’une excellente capacité d’adaptation.

COMPETENCES OPERATIONNELLES
Efficacité opérationnelle

Capacité à conduire une planification stratégique, ainsi que connaissance des outils de gestion et de suivi axés sur les résultats.
Capacité à faire le suivi technique, administratif et financier de programmes/projets de développement
Connaissances confirmées sur les ressources financières, les contrats, les acquisitions, les technologies de l’information et la communication et l’administration générale.

Gestion et Leadership

Aptitude à établir des bonnes relations avec les partenaires, se concentre sur l’impact et les résultats et répond positivement au feedback
Appréhende le travail avec énergie et avec une attitude positive et constructive.
Démontre une ouverture d’esprit face aux changements et une excellente capacité de gestion des situations complexes.
Gère efficacement une équipe et démontre des capacités pour la gestion de conflits et l’encadrement.

Communication et networking

Possède d’excellentes capacités pour la communication orale et la gestion de conflits qui lui permettent de gérer des dynamiques inter-groupales et des conflits d’intérêts entre divers acteurs.
Possède d’excellentes capacités de communication écrite, d’analyse et de synthèse des outputs de projets et de recherche pour  l’élaboration de rapports de projets.

Gestion de la connaissance et apprentissage

Partage les connaissances et l’expérience.
Encadre activement le personnel sous sa responsabilité. Aptitude à contribuer au renforcement des capacités de l’équipe.
Aptitude à continuer à renforcer ses capacités, à assurer son développement personnel et à utiliser les nouvelles compétences acquises.

Required Skills and Experience
FORMATION

Au minimum un Diplôme de Master en Management, Entreprenariat ou dans une discipline de développement y relative

EXPERIENCE

Minimum de 7 ans d’expérience professionnelle dans le domaine d’Appui-conseil des entreprises, de l’entreprenariat et du Business Development ;
Avoir une expérience en appui aux Centres de ressources, Business Promotion Center ;
Expérience de travail pratique dans la promotion de l’entreprenariat des jeunes et des femmes ;
Très bonne compréhension des différentes thématiques liées au Business Development ;
Une expérience de travail au Bénin sera un atout.

LANGUES

Bonne maitrise de l’Anglais et du Français.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

No Fee

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

ASSISTANT IMU OFFICER

Location :     Lubumbashi, CONGO, DEM. REPUBLIC
Additional Category    Management
Type of Contract :    FTA Local
Post Level :    NO-A
Languages Required :English   French  
Duration of Initial Contract :    1 year

Background

Le Bureau de Coordination des Affaires Humanitaires (OCHA) fait partie du Secrétariat Général des Nations Unies et répond au Secrétaire Général Adjoint chargé des Affaires Humanitaires.

En République Démocratique du Congo, OCHA a le mandat de la coordination inter-agences de l’assistance humanitaire dans des contextes d’urgence complexe ou de désastre naturel, en soutien au Coordonnateur Humanitaire des Nations Unies. OCHA a la responsabilité spécifique dans la dissémination de l’information destinée à la communauté humanitaire, au Gouvernement de la République Démocratique du Congo et aux bailleurs de fonds, ainsi que dans le soutien aux efforts de mobilisation des ressources.

Dans sa structure opérationnelle, le bureau de OCHA comprend un Bureau national à Kinshasa, des Sous bureaux de terrain ainsi que des antennes.

Le bureau pays  de OCHA en RD Congo a mis en place une unité gestion de l’information dans le but de renforcer l’analyse et l’aide à la décision. A travers le renforcement de la collecte, du traitement et de la dissémination de l’information, l’unité sert à accroître la capacité du bureau à assurer une coordination efficace et précise.

Ce poste est initialement attaché à l’Unité de Gestion de l’Information (IMU) à Lubumbashi mais il peut, à l’avenir, être transféré dans d’autres localités selon les besoins opérationnels de l’Organisation.
L’Assistant à la Gestion de l’Information fournit un appui technique dans la collecte et l’encodage des données.  Il travaille sous la supervision technique du chef de la section Gestion de l’Information (IMU) et la supervision administrative du chef du Sous bureau de  OCHA à Lubumbashi.

Dans l’exercice de ses fonctions, il doit être digne de confiance et faire preuve d’une grande discrétion, faisant preuve d’un sens élevé de responsabilité.

Duties and Responsibilities

Rassembler, intégrer et manipuler les données spatiales du pays et maintenir une infrastructure spatiale nationale de données ;
Collaborer avec le personnel technique du gouvernement, de l'ONU, des entités régionales et des ONGS et traitant des questions relatives aux données spatiales ;
Préparer les cartes sous diverses formes pour l'inclusion dans des produits du bureau OCHA et la distribution à la communauté humanitaire ;
Aider les membres de la communauté géographique de l'information avec l'impression de cartes grand-format et d'autres services pour lesquels ils ne disposent pas de ressources propres ;
En collaboration avec les autres collègues de l’Unité, développer un atlas cartographique numérique distribuable aux partenaires ;
Gérer la banque de cartes, l’inventaire et le catalogue des produits ;
Développer une stratégie de collecte de l’information auprès des partenaires humanitaires dans la province du Katanga
Mettre à jour la partie cartothèque du site web en collaboration avec les autres membres de l’IMU.
Point focal pour la gestion de la liste de des contacts : collecte et mise à jour des contacts, et des adresses email dans les groupes mail de Lotus Notes, en collaboration avec les autres unités du bureau
Collecter les données du 3W dans la province du Katanga et en assurer la compilation
Produire un document sur le 3W projets et Répertoires de contacts
Point focal technique sur la gestion des mouvements de populations
Assurer la mise à jour des statistiques dans la base de données  IDPTools
Mettre à jour l’annuaire des contacts dans la base de données 3W (Who What Where)
Assurer la compilation des incidents sécuritaires dans la province du Katanga
Elaborer le Briefing Kit de la province du Katanga
Etre le point focal chargé des bases de données
Télécharger les rapports sur FiDMS (Field Document Management System) et sur les sites web gérés par OCHA
Mettre à jour le site web en collaboration avec le webmaster/ Assistant base de données et avec les autres unités du bureau : Calendrier des réunions; liens pages web, etc.
A la demande des autres unités du bureau, assister à la préparation de documents de référence, briefings, réunions, présentations Power Point, documents de travail, matrices, rapports etc.
Toute autre tâche ponctuelle, demandée par le superviseur, ne dépassant pas ses compétences et ses aptitudes.

Competencies

Compétences corporatives

Faire preuve d’intégrité en suivant les valeurs et éthiques standard des Nations Unies;
Promouvoir la vision, la mission et les objectifs stratégiques du PNUD;
Montrer une capacité d’adaptation et de sensibilité aux différences de culture, de genre, de religion, de race, de nationalité et d’âge;
Traiter tous les gens de manière équitable et sans favoritisme.

Professionnalisme:

Connaissance et compréhension des questions d'assistance humanitaire, de secours d'urgence et des questions de droits de l'homme connexes.
Aptitude à travailler dans des circonstances contraignantes dans un cadre stressant; persévérer face aux obstacles et aux difficultés; savoir rester serein et efficace dans des situations difficiles.
Encourager l’égale participation des femmes et des hommes dans toutes les activités.
Aptitude à tenir les délais impartis, à respecter le budget convenu et à se tenir aux normes; se conformer aux règles et procédures de l’Organisation.


Aptitude à la communication:

Savoir bien s’exprimer oralement et par écrit; aptitude à écouter les autres, à bien les comprendre et à donner suite comme il convient; savoir poser des questions aux fins de clarification et à favoriser le dialogue; aptitude à adapter le langage, le ton, le style et la présentation au public auquel on s’adresse; aptitude à partager l’information avec tous ceux qu’elle intéresse et tenir chacun au courant.
Capacité à rédiger des rapports.


Esprit d’équipe:

Collaborer avec ses collègues afin d’atteindre les objectifs de l'Organisation; solliciter les apports, apprécier à leur juste valeur les idées et la compétence de chacun; être disposé à apprendre d’autrui; aptitude à faire passer l’intérêt de l’équipe avant son avantage personnel; aptitude à accepter les décisions finales du groupe et s’y plier, même si elles ne cadrent pas parfaitement avec sa position propre; aptitude à partager les réussites de l’équipe et assumer sa part de responsabilité dans ses échecs.


Aptitude à planifier et à organiser:

Aptitude à hiérarchiser les activités et tâches prioritaires et réaménager les priorités en fonction des besoins; aptitude à prévoir suffisamment de temps et de ressources pour mener sa tâche à bien; aptitude à tenir compte des risques et des imprévus dans la planification; aptitude à suivre l’exécution des plans et des mesures et les modifier s’il y a lieu; aptitude à tirer le meilleur parti du temps dont on dispose.


Souci du client:

Aptitude à voir des « clients » en tous les destinataires de services et chercher à voir les choses de leur point de vue; aptitude à établir et entretenir des partenariats productifs avec les clients en gagnant leur confiance et leur respect; aptitude à discerner les besoins des clients et y répondre; aptitude à suivre l'évolution de la situation des clients, sur les plans tant intérieur qu'extérieur, afin d'anticiper les problèmes; aptitude à tenir les clients informés de l'avancement des projets; aptitude à tenir les délais de livraison des produits ou de prestation des services.


La capacité de mener une planification stratégique, une gestion basée sur les résultats ainsi que la rédaction des rapports.

Required Skills and Experience

Education :  

Justifier d’un diplôme supérieur universitaire préférablement en géographie, sciences naturelles, sciences sociales, sciences informatiques, gestion de l’information ou autre secteur pertinent (développement de bases de données et conception web).

Expérience :  

Minimum trois ans d’expérience professionnelle en sciences informatiques, documentation, gestion de l’information ou autre secteur pertinent.
La bonne maîtrise du contexte de sa  zone géographique ainsi qu’une expérience avec les SNU
constituerait des atouts majeurs.


Autres aptitudes :

Solide expérience en gestion de système d’information  géographique et en cartographie, y compris la connaissance des logiciels courants de SIG (ARC/Info, ARC/View, Google Earth) et télédétection (ERDAS, ER Mapper…);
Très bonne connaissance des tableurs et bases de données (MS Excel et Access)
Bonne  connaissance du HTML et des logiciels de création de sites web
Curiosité vis-à-vis des derniers développements technologiques, et engagement à l’apprentissage continu
Capacité à communiquer avec du personnel technique et non-technique
Motivé, rigoureux, consciencieux
Connaissance des logiciels et des systèmes généralement utilisés (base de données, édition traitement de texte et de bureau) ;
Fortes relations interpersonnelles
Capacité d'écrire clairement et avec concision en français et de bien communiquer en anglais
Bonne aptitude d’analyse ;
Esprit d’initiative, tact, d’analyse et de communication ;
Capacité de travailler dans un environnement multiethnique, multiracial et multiculturel ;
Aptitude à travailler de manière productive sous pression et à respecter les délais impartis.
Usage éprouvé de bonnes relations interpersonnelles et communicationnelles ;
Excellente connaissance des logiciels Word, Excel et PowerPoint.

Connaissances linguistiques :

Maîtrise parfaite du français écrit et parlé
Bonne connaissance professionnelle de l’Anglais
Avoir une bonne connaissance des langues locales

En plus du P11 (qui peut être retiré aux Bureaux de OCHA ou téléchargé à partir de :  www.escwa.un.org/main/vacancies/P_11.doc) que nous recommandons vivement, tous les candidats sont encouragés à joindre tout autre document administratif pouvant valider leur carrière et les internes sont priés de joindre les deux derniers rapports d’évaluation de performance (RCA/PAS) les plus récents.

Les candidatures féminines, conformes au profil recherché, sont fortement encouragées.

Toute candidature ne respectant pas les consignes ci-dessous ne sera pas considérée.

Les Hard copies ne seront pas acceptées.

Ne seront contactées que les personnes dont les candidatures seront sérieusement prises en considération.

OCHA ne perçoit aucun frais ou tout autre paiement, de quelle nature que ce soit, à aucun stade de recrutement

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

No Fee

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

PROJECT SUPPORT ASSOCIAT, Algiers


PROJECT SUPPORT ASSOCIATE (OPEN TO ALGERIAN NATIONALS ONLY)

Location :

Algiers, ALGERIA

Type of Contract :Service Contract

Post Level :SB-4

Languages Required :Arabic   English   French  

Duration of Initial Contract :12 months

Background

Under the overall guidance of the Operations Manager, the Project Support Associate provides operational support services to projects ensuring high quality, accuracy and consistency of work. The Project Support Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UNDP rules and regulations.
The Project Support Associate works in close collaboration with the operations, programs and projects’ staff in the CO and UNDP HQ as required for resolving complex Project management-related issues and support programme delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Support to formulation of Project / operations strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan;
Provides accounting, administrative and logistical support to the Programme Unit;
Support to procurement processes;
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing.

Support to formulation of Project / operations strategies and implementation of the Country Programme Action Plan focusing on achievement of the following results:

Full compliance of financial processes and records, and administrative activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies
Collection, analysis and presentation of background information for preparation of CCA,CPAP, effective application of RBM tools and establishment of management targets (BSC).
Presentation of background information for formulation of country programme, draft project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.

Provides accounting, administrative and logistical support to the Programme Unit focusing on the achievement of the following results:

Creation of a project in Atlas, preparation of required budget revisions, revision of project award and project status, determination of unutilized funds, operational and financial close of a project.
Proper receipting of goods and services and establishment of accruals.
Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; travel claims and other entitlements are duly processed.
Arrangements of travel and hotel reservations, preparation of travel authorizations, processing requests for visas, identity cards and other documents. Administrative support to conferences, workshops, retreats
Establishment of the development projects’ budgets preparation/modification monitoring system, control of budgetary status versus authorized spending limits (ASL) and budgets delivery levels.
Preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for the services provided by UNDP.
Presentation of information on the status of financial resources as required.
Research and retrieval of statistical data from internal and external sources; preparation of statistical charts, tables and reports.  
Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to head of unit.
Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system including timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
Provision of guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects.
Presentation of information for audit of NEX projects, supports implementation of audit recommendations.

Supports procurement processes for CO NEX/DEX (NIM/DIM) projects focusing on achievement of the following results:

Provision of inputs to preparation of procurement plans for the office and projects and their implementation monitoring.
Support to organization of procurement processes including preparation of RFQs, ITBs or RFPs documents, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals.
Support the preparation of submissions to the Contract Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Advisory Committee on Procurement (ACP).
Collection of documentation for raising contracts and documentation for vendor creation. Maintain a filing system for the procurement processes handled.
Provision of information for preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for the procurement services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme.
Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in programme.
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Impact of Results :

The key results have an impact on the overall CO operational projects efficiency, smooth running and success in implementation of program strategies. Accurate analysis and presentation of information enhances UNDP’s position as a strong development partner. The information provided facilitates decision making of the management.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:        

Results-Based Programme Development and Management: Contributing to results through provision of information

Provides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementation;
Provides background information to identify opportunities for project development and helps drafting proposals.

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches: Implementing processes and uses products

Documents and tracks innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches
Responds positively to new approaches

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing: Basic research and analysis

Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise : Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures

Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools, and utilizes these regularly in work assignments

Client Orientation: Maintains effective client relationships

Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Responds to client needs promptly

Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity;  
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment;
Self-development, initiative-taking;
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work;
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively;
Creating synergies through self-control;
Managing conflict Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others.

Required Skills and Experience

Education :

University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences or related field.

Experience:

6 years of progressively responsible administrative or programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in Arabic and French, working knowledge in English.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

No Fee

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Quality Controller (12 Month Contract)

Job No.:704572
Division:Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore (South Africa)
Site:SIOC Kolomela Mine
Department:Mineral Resource Management
Work type:Fixed Term Contract
Location:Northern Cape

QUALITY CONTROLLER X2 (12 MONTH CONTRACT), MRM, KUMBA IRON ORE, KOLOMELA MINE, NORTHERN CAPE

APPLICATIONS FROM KUMBA EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE COMPLETED AND SIGNED K009 FORM ATTACHED WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

The role:

Executing ore samples during the drilling and loading process for evaluation

Ensuring that the loading of material is executed according to the supervisors instructions

Inspecting equipment before shift for functionality and safety

Work ethics must be of such a nature that it benefits the company and everyone working for it

Ensure that assistance is provided pro-actively or when needed or asked for by the supervisor or other team members

Adherence to all safety and health standards and promote good housekeeping on an on-going basis

You will need:

Competencies: Knowledge of grade control, sampling processes, operating skills of vehicles and equipment, reporting skills and communication (basic) skills.

Attributes: Time conscious, performance driven, organised, self-confident and honest.

Requirements:

You must have a Grade 12/N3 certificate with least 2 years' mining and plant experience and a valid code 08 driver's license. You must be willing to work shifts.

You will be required to pass a medical fitness certificate in order to be considered for this position.  Applicants may also be subjected to physical testing when going for the medical fitness certificate.

Remuneration:

The initial salary will be determined in accordance with Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. regulations.  This position is an Anglo Band 9 (Kumba Iron Ore P5 grading)

Appointments will be made in line with Employment Equity considerations.

Additional Information:

•  Anglo American Platinum shall apply the Employment Equity principles as set out in Anglo Platinum's Employment Equity Policy.

•  Incomplete CV's and /or applications will not be considered.

•  If you do not hear from the Company within 21 days, please consider your application to be unsuccessful.

•  Interested candidates can apply online

Thank you.

No Fee

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Base Manager, Juba, South Sudan (1424)

Juba, South Sudan - The Base Manager, Juba will ensure a smooth functioning base, which consists of the Samaritan’s Purse (SP) South Sudan office and guesthouse. This includes construction/facilities repairs, vehicle/equipment maintenance, inventory management and tracking, kitchen management, national staff management, resolving technical issues, as well as community relations. The Base Manager, Juba will report directly to the Senior Operations Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise Office Assistant and ensure smooth operations of the office.
• Schedule and chair morning devotions.
• Ensure utility bills are paid and services are functioning properly.
• Liaise with contracted food service to ensure accommodation and meals are arranged for visitors and SP Juba staff residing in the guest house.
• Supervise maintenance needs at the guesthouse as necessary.
• Supervise the cleaning staff to ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the guesthouses.
• Liaise and oversee menu planning with the head cook then caterer for the guesthouses.
• Ensure lunch is brought to the office in a timely fashion for staff to have lunch together.
• Oversee water supply at the guest house and request water delivery when needed.
• Reconcile water delivery books and receipts at the end of every month and process payment to vendors.
• Act as liaison with the housekeeping company for changes/improvements to service.
• Help operations manager identify capacity building opportunities for staff.
• Ensure airport pickups and accommodation arrangement for all SP guests.
• Oversee accommodation arrangements, meal and hygiene of the guest house and office with the Office Assistant.
• Assist Senior Operations Manager to compile base budget.
• Manages lease agreement payments, and lease notices.
• Ensure that international staff has a comfortable living space, conducive to productivity and relaxation.
• Attend daily morning devotions and participate in prayer support for the ministry, its donors and volunteers.
• Maintain a strong Christian witness to colleagues, vendors, charitable beneficiaries, and the general public.
• Assess, manage, and report critical physical, emotional, or spiritual concerns of supervised staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Maintains a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ.
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and the training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One year of college-level Biblical studies is preferred.
• Demonstrated management experience in a developing country.
• Experience in financial and/or human resource management.
• Strong organizational skills and strong cross cultural communication skills.
• Experienced in cross-cultural team leadership.
• Must be a humble team player with the ability to be flexible and adaptable.

12-24 month contract with the potential for renewal.

This is an unaccompanied post.

Mission Statement:
Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to hurting people around the world. Since 1970, Samaritan's Purse has helped meet needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine with the purpose of sharing God's love through His Son, Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Distinct Objectives:
The work of Samaritan’s Purse is marked by five distinct objectives, grounded in Scripture and biblical principles:
PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL - EXALT Christ and share the Gospel while working in His Name around the world
SERVE WITH EXCELLENCE - EXCEED the world’s standard while serving the purposes of God’s kingdom
RESPOND WITH COMPASSIONATE ACTION - EXPEDITE our response to needs as the Lord reveals opportunities to minister
DEMONSTRATE BIBLICAL INTEGRITY - EXHIBIT character and integrity personally, at home and work
WALK IN BOLD FAITH - EXPECT God to do the impossible-- “God Room”


No Fee

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Job Details

Humanitarian Project Coordinator

Ref     INT5247
Region     West Africa
Location     
Division     International
Department     Regional Programme & Operations
Position Type     Fixed Term
Job Family     Programme

Salary: £20,619 - £27,642 net p/a (net = take-home pay. Oxfam will meet any tax and social security liabilities of the post holder in addition to the net salary)
Hours per week: 40 hours
Contract type:  Fixed term

Please be aware that due to the rapid scale up of our programme in Mali, we will long list applications as they are received, and may contact applicants for interviews or appoint suitable candidates prior to the closing date.

BACKGROUND
This advertisment is a call for applications for the position of Humanitarian Project Coordinator to be based in Kayes.

The situation of agricultural production is characterized by early rains unevenly distributed in time and space with negative impacts in the harvest and the quality of pasture, the early drying up of ponds that were not fed as in previous years, the presence of seed-eating birds and grasshoppers. The impacts are already visible on people and their livestock. Among the areas most at risk of food insecurity in Mali, the regions of Kayes, Koulikoro and Gao are the most important. In response, Oxfam is scaling up its activities in Gao, Kayes et potentially Koulikoro, which are the main food security intervention areas of Oxfam Affiliates in Mali (OGB, Oxfam America, Oxfam Novib and Oxfam Belgique).

The upcoming 'hunger gap' or 'lean period' of 2012 is expected to be as harsh as in 2005, the severely eroded livelihoods of agricultural, agro-pastoral and pastoral communities throughout much of the regions are still too fragile to withstand the inevitable hardship ahead. Oxfam GB have committed to work with national governments and the international community to help communities through the 2012 lean period and on to a lasting recovery.

This is a slow-onset crisis and therefore mobilisation of actors and funds is a challenge at present times but we foresee large operations. For this purpose, Oxfam is scaling-up its teams and enhancing networks of allies. We are looking for humanitarian experts to manage the food security response in relationship with our partners working in the areas of intervention.

To prevent, mitigate and plan the response, Oxfam has developed and overall response strategy for the food crisis, including both EFSL and WASH interventions. The strategy is organized in three main phases: the first phase, aimed at strengthening the resilience avoiding the depletion of the livelihoods assets of the very poor and poor families; the second phase during the hunger/lean period aiming at increasing the access to food and the fight against malnutrition and the third phase, to support an early recovery of the most vulnerable families. The objective of the third phase is to guarantee also a link with the development projects that the organization is implementing in the area currently affected by the crisis. Advocay and community vulnerability indicators monitoring complete these actions.   

A project already started in Gao with the support of SIDA, ECHO and CATFUND under the lead of OGB.

Current assessment feedback shows a serious situation and the need to already start preparing a response. It should be noted that there is no experience of humanitarian work of Oxfam affiliates in Kayes region or with / by the partners. So the launch of a response also involves a process of capacity building of the local partners. An initial project fund is already secured from DFID (458,000 GBP).

The purpose of this role is to own and lead the food security response to the food crisis in Kayes (incl. Proposal elaboration, launching, management, implementation, monitoring and reporting, liaising externally with allies), with a line management of specific staffs and accompaniment of partners.

Dimensions

Dimensions:
1.   Provide leadership in developing and/or managing the response in Kayes region.
2.   Coordinate with local external actors involved in the responses to the food crisis.
3.   Promote integration between Oxfam food security, WASH and advocacy work.
4.   Report to donors on the current grants and participate to the research of new grants.
5.   Ensure that gender is mainstreamed in the response.

Key Responsibilities

Analysis of the humanitarian situation/recommendations, strategic support:
·       Support the ongoing monitoring and analysis of the humanitarian situation in Kayes;
·       Lead and coordinate new proposals following the recommendations of the ongoing evaluation;
·       Prepare the launching of the new project in Kayes: recruitments, inductions, operational plans, logistics plan, project in OPAL, contacts with local authorities;
·       Support the local partners for the launching;
·       Support the Country Team in providing accurate information and analysis for the development and implementation of the advocacy and media strategy.

Project implementation in Kayes:
At the field level, to implement and coordinate the emergency programme in Kayes including:
·       Developing and monitoring project objectives, manage the project in OPAL;
·       Ensuring that the programme is implemented in a consultative, participative and gender sensitive way;
·       Manage the implementing partners with the active support of the Bamako Office team;
·       Management of all staff in line with Oxfam policies, ensuring that they have the necessary induction, training and support as required;
·       Ensuring narrative reporting and financial accounting as appropriate;
·       Prepare briefings and communication/funding documents on the response;
·       Produce sitrep and updates as required;
·       Bring learning to the response from other similar experiences and contribute to learning from the response;
·       To ensure that assessments, planning and implementation have gender considerations mainstreamed in accordance with Oxfam policy;
·       Do any other tasks requested by the Line Management.


Skills and Competence

A masters degree or equivalent in food security & livelihoods discipline (rural development, agronomy, etc.).
Experience of emergency and development work and an understanding of relevant issues.
Experience and proven ability to write proposals and reports to main humanitarian donors.
Proven field experience of managing an emergency food security programme.
Proven practical experience in two or more of the following food security issues: assessments, food and cash based interventions, general food distribution and targeting. HEA survey, agriculture and livestock interventions.
Experience, proven ability and willingness to work with / accompany partners.
Experience of managing teams. Excellent leadership, coordination and representation skills.
Community development skills, including participatory community assessment and planning.
Previous experience with Oxfam affiliates is advantageous
Diplomacy, tact and negotiation skills.
Sensitivity to cultural differences, and the ability to work in a wide variety of cultural contexts. Experience of Mali or the Sahel region is an advantage.
Ability & willingness to travel to the field.
Fluency in written and spoken French is essential
Sympathy with the aims and objectives of Oxfam.
Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity into emergency response programmes.
Commitment to humanitarian principles and action.
To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol).

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