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Référence : 101104-4
Poste : TOPSIDE PRECOMMISSIONING & COMPLETION LEADER
Secteur : OIL & GAS
Expérience requise : 5 years
Mode : Resident + Rotations
Pays : FRANCE,NIGERIA,ANGOLA
Localisation : Suresnes, Launda,Lagos
Durée : 6 months renewable
Description du poste :

COMPLETION LEAD
The Completion Lead is responsible of the topsides completion activities on dedicated project.
· He/she is dealing with the Client Completion Team in order to set up and/or prepare all the relevant technical Completion documentation relative to the project scope of work.
· He/she is in charge of planning establishment and resources identification.
· Multidiscipline knowledge
· He/she could be in charge of the Completion engineering phase AND/OR Completion execution phase. He/she could be, in specific case, assisted by completion engineers.
COMPLETION ENGINEERING and PREPARATION (Onshore phase)
· Endorse the Client Completion process and specification.
· Endorse the design engineering studies including: all relevant Engineering/Vendors documents (PFD, PID, Iso, Elec. Drawings, lists, specifications, cause and effects…)
· Responsible of the Completion Management System database maintenance and administration.
· Endorse or ensure the issuance of the Completion documentation:
o System & Sub-system Identification and boundaries
o Commissioning Dossier / Turnover & Completion Packages
o Testing procedures.
o Step by step Commissioning procedures
o Completion Management System database, population, allocation of A/B-Check sheets (Approval Sheet)
o Review of Shutdown/Start-up procedure. Assist Client for Shutdown/Start-up Execution for flushing, purging, isolation.
o Preservation / De-preservation plan
o P&ID’s checks, Commissioning Procedures …

· Identification of spare parts, consumables, special tools required for the Completion activities.
· Identification of sub-Contractor scope of work and technical appraisal of them. Follow Completion sub-contractors regarding deliverables, pre-mobilisation tests.
· Contact Vendors/Manufacturers for commissioning and callout schedule.
AUTHORITY/DIMENSIONS
· Technical background
· Multidiscipline profile
· HSE positive attitude
· Engineering process
· Project process
· Quality commitment
4. INTERFACES
Internally
· With Project team, Project Manager
· With Topsides Department
· With HSEQ Department
· With Construction team
· With Planning Department

Externally
· With Completion Client Team
· With Completion Sub-contractors as per project requirements
· With Completion Vendors as per requisitions to be placed

COMPLETION EXECUTION (Offshore phase)

Management
· He/she is responsible for the execution of completion activities in smooth and safely manner.
· Follow all the mobilization and demobilization regarding personnel and equipment involved on the completion activities.
· Responsible of the Completion database recording and reporting
· Responsible of the mechanical completion progress and schedule
· Responsible for Completion Permit To Work (PTW) request and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) development
· Run Completion meeting
· Compile all relevant information for Final Documentation, Red-mark-up for As-built drawings.
· Responsible of the spare parts and consumables follow up.
Execution
· TCP’s execution in smooth and safely manner
o Checks-sheets filling, follow-up
o Punch list clearance follow-up
· Supervise Sub-contractors or hook-up team during completion activities execution with capacity to undertake the most common:
o Mechanical/Piping: Nitrogen leak-testing
o Electrical/Instrumentation: Loop testing, Instrumentation Calibration…
o Functional/certification test
o Specific activity such as hydraulic flushing, drying, purging, filtering…
· Supervise Vendor activities
o Follow Vendor
o Arrange Operation training
o Collect signed-off documentation
· Liaise with QA/QC and HSE advisors

Should you wish further information on this position, please send us your up dated CV to [email protected]
Qualifications requises :

6. WORKING CONDITIONS
· Nigerian projects
o A few weeks in Paris at mobilisation, for visas process, safety training, and no more afterwards
o During preparation phase, based in Lagos, Nigeria, for roughly two months for each job
o During operations phase, offshore a 5 weeks on / 5 weeks off basis
· Kizomba Satellites Project in Angola
o A few weeks in Paris at mobilisation, for visas process, safety training, and no more afterwards
o During operations phase, offshore Angola on a 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off basis.

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Experienced ProfessionalJob Description    As one of Canada’s largest corporations and a major contributor to the growth of the petroleum industry for more than 125 years, we believe that Imperial Oil is a great place to apply
your expertise and advance your skills, knowledge and career.

Imperial Oil employs experienced professionals in diverse fields such as engineering, accounting, tax, geoscience, marketing and research. Work opportunities may be in any of the company’s three divisions:
Resources Division
Responsible for developing Canada’s leading resource base. We conduct exciting exploration and research, maximize recovery of conventional crude oil and natural gas, and apply leading-edge technology in the development of oil sands.

Products and Chemicals Division
As Canada’s largest refiner, a leading marketer of petroleum products and a major producer of petrochemical products, we oversee petroleum refining, marketing and distribution, and the manufacture and sale of petrochemicals. Our Sarnia research laboratories boast some of the most advanced facilities in North America.

Corporate Division
Imperial Oil relies on professionals from a broad range of departments including Controller’s, Treasurer’s, Procurement Services, Human Resources, Law, and Tax.

There are professional roles in Calgary, Cold Lake, and Edmonton, Alberta; Toronto, Sarnia, and Nanticoke, Ontario; Montreal, Quebec; Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; as well as smaller centres and towns.
Employment Type    Professional Seeking Full-Time Employment
Job Location    Various Locations
Equity Statement    Imperial Oil Limited is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals. In certain situations, Imperial Oil may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of Exxon Mobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.

Applicants must be permanently eligible to work in Canada. Proof of eligibility may come in the form of a certified copy of a birth certificate, citizenship certificate or certificate of permanent residence. For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required. We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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Interested and qualified  applicants are to click on each job title for more information and to apply accordingly

 : Project Director Scotland – GE Oil and Gas – Project Manager
Reporting to the Subsea Projects SVP, you will provide direction to the Project team for this major Subsea EPC project, having the responsibility for the contractual and financial delivery of the project.

: Subsea Projects – Global Construction & Fabrication Manager Scotland – GE Oil and Gas – Construction
This position is global in nature. Working with Global Supply Chain, Subsea ITO, and EPC Project Directors; assists with establishment of global fabrication strategy.

 : Project Planner Norway – GE Oil and Gas – Planning
Establish and maintain adequate plans at different levels for Subsea control system projects either as part of Integrated System (EPC) projects or as separate delivery projects

 : Fabrication Manager – Gorgon Australia – GE Oil and Gas – Construction
This person is responsible for all aspects of in-country fabrication/construction and testing and will report to the Deputy Project Manager.
 : Senior Project Planner Norway – GE Oil and Gas – Planning
Bring your sense of detail and project management expertise on board to effectively establish and maintain adequate plans at different levels for Manifolds and Connection system projects either as part of Integrated System (EPC) projects

 : MCS ITO Engineering Leader Norway – GE Oil and Gas – Engineering Manager
The Engineering Leader will lead the global subsea ITO Manifold and Connection Systems (MCS) engineering team and coordinate with cross-functional leaders to meet bidding requirements and FEED Study commitments to the appropriate timelines.

 : Lead Contract Performance Manager Angola – GE Oil and Gas – Project Manager
responsible for providing commercial leadership and direction within a multi discipline subsea project, sharing responsibility for the contractual and financial delivery of the project in accordance with the execution and financial plan.
 : Deputy Site Manager Angola – GE Oil and Gas – Site Manager
The Deputy Site Manager is responsible for support to the Fabrication Manager during in-country fabrication /construction and testing.

 : Fabrication Site Project Engineer Angola – GE Oil and Gas – Project
The Fabrication Site Project Engineer reports to the Site Engineering Manager and is responsible for the interpretation of engineering requirements on the fabrication site.

 : Materials Manager Angola – GE Oil and Gas – Construction
This position is responsible for the warehousing and management of materials at the fabrication work site in Angola. Reporting to the Fabrication Manager, the Manager in this position will work closely with the Sub-Contractors supervision personnel.

 : Fabrication Site Engineering Manager Angola – GE Oil and Gas – Construction
The Fabrication Site Engineering Manager is reports to the Fabrication Manager with dotted line reporting back to the MCS Engineering Manager and is responsible for the interpretation of engineering requirements on the fabrication site.

 : Project Planner Angola – GE Oil and Gas – Planning
The site planner scheduler is responsible for the maintaining the fabrication portion of the project schedule working with the Subcontractors planning team

 : Product Structuring Lead – Controls Scotland – GE Oil and Gas – Controls
The Product Structuring Lead – Controls is a key role within the subsea product platform. This role has been created to create and implement an optimal solution for product structuring

: Proposals Analyst Scotland – GE Oil and Gas – Proposal
This role will drive proposal assembly and prepare price models for our Subsea business and customers
 : Project Quality Engineer Scotland – GE Oil and Gas – Quality
Use your work process knowledge to support the development/maintenance of the quality management system including identifying contract quality requirements, preparing quality plans and ITS, and handling all QA aspects throughout the life of the project.
 : EPC Document Control Manager Scotland – GE Oil and Gas – Document Control
Bring your leadership skills to this role as the Team Leader of the Document Controllers and Project Administrators that are assigned to EPC projections.
: Product Manager Subsea Controls – Reliability and Quality UK – GE Oil and Gas – Product Manager
The Product Manager – Reliability and Quality is a key role within the subsea product platform. The role has been created to provide the focus vision and leadership required to develop GE Oil & Gas within the subsea arena
 : Product Manager – Connection Systems Scotland – GE Oil and Gas – Product Manager
The Product Manger Subsea Connection Systems is a key role within the subsea product platform. The role has been created to provide the focus vision and leadership required to develop GE Oil & Gas within the subsea arena.

 : Project Planner Scotland – GE Oil and Gas – Planning
Establish and maintain adequate plans at different levels for Subsea control system projects either as part of Integrated System (EPC) projects or as separate delivery projects.

: Tender Manager – Subsea Systems Scotland – GE Oil and Gas – Project Manager
Provide commercial leadership and direction and be the key interface between business units, suppliers and management across a variety of EPC commercial initiatives and business opportunities.

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SPECIFIC VACANCY INFORMATION
Vacancy: Team Leader, Economic Growth, DFID Nigeria
Country and Location: Nigeria, Abuja
Salary scale: Starting salary will be £55,814 progressing to a maximum of £66,873
New entrants will start at the first point of the pay scale. Please note
that the above pay scales are currently under review.
We offer you the opportunity to join the Civil Service pension arrangements, which include a valuable range of benefits – details can be found here
The following allowances may also be payable. These rates are subject to review during the appointment. They can go up or down and may change before the appointment commences.
Cost of living allowance (COLA) per annum
Single £9,907
Couple £12,607
1st eligible child at post £2, 426
Each other eligible child at post £891
Hardship allowance per annum
Single £7,402
Couple (partner at Post) £14,804
Education allowance per child per annum
Junior School £21,993
Senior School £25,020
Relocation allowance
2/3 of the Relocation Allowance will be paid at start of the overseas appointment and 1/3 at end of the overseas appointment.
Type of Relocation Allowance
Rate at start of appointment
Rate at end of appointment
Single person 12 months or more
£2000
£1000
Couple 12 months or more
£2700
£1300
Each qualifying child 12 months or more
£260
£140
Duration and Mobility
This appointment is for a permanent and pensionable Home Civil Service vacancy and a 10 month probationary period applies. On first appointment you will remain in this post for at least 3 years. You may then apply for any internally advertised posts for which you are eligible.
Location of appointment
Annual leave entitlement
Fare paid leave passages entitlement
*Unaccompanied – business class leave passages every 6 months
Vacancy located outside of Europe
30 days
*Accompanied – business class leave passages for you and your accompanying family every 12 months
*DFID’s flexible travel scheme allows (within a financial ceiling of the cost of total passage entitlements) more frequent travel, choice of where leave can be taken outside the country of appointment and the opportunity to transfer passages to qualifying family members. Certain passages are excluded from the scheme.
Closing date: 8 November 2009

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Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) Project Manager / Teacher Trainer, Afghanistan
Based Kabul (ref: OA09010)

£30,915 per annum, plus benefits (including overseas allowance, free accommodation, medical insurance and pension provision)

Contract: January 2010 to March 2012 (in the first instance)

Job Summary

The British Council is a world leader in cultural relations, building long-term relationships and trust between people in the UK and other countries, for mutual benefit. The programmes we use to do this are wide-ranging and cover the arts, education, English, science and society. We strive to be continuously innovative to ensure that we represent the best of the UK and are relevant to the needs of the thousands of people we work with around the world. We operate in 238 cities in 110 countries and territories.

We are seeking an experienced English Language teaching professional, with a background in teacher training and project management to fill the above post. The post holder will be based in Kabul and working with Afghan teachers. The project is managed by the British Council and aims to promote the development of a sustainable system for English language training for military, police and other security forces, enabling them to communicate effectively in English in their professional duties, for further training and international peacekeeping operations.

You will have: PGCE in TEFL or UCLES DTEFLA/DELTA, Cambridge ESOL or Trinity College London diploma in TESOL or other equivalent diploma (or MA in TEFL/Applied Linguistics plus relevant experience); proven experience in ELT teaching and teacher training (some TT experience gained in a relevant context overseas), ESP, testing, curriculum and materials development; strong project planning / management skills.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, Monday 9 November 2009. Applications should be sent by e-mail where possible. Interviews are due to take place during week commencing 23 November 2009 in Manchester.

Please note: for security reasons this is an unaccompanied post.

Please return completed application forms (quoting reference: OA09010) to: Alison Pimblott, Resourcing and Learning, British Council, Bridgewater House, 58 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 6BB; telephone +44 (0)161 957 7418; fax +44 (0)161 957 7181; e-mail [email protected].

If you are unable to download the application pack please e-mail Alison Pimblott, quoting reference OA09010.

The British Council is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and is keen to reflect the diversity of UK society at every level within the organisation. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The United Kingdom’s international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities. A registered charity: 209131 (England and Wales) SC037733 (Scotland).

Editor and sub-editor position

Requisition ID 25644
Location
Paris
Description
CDI – Éditeur-correcteur

La société :

Premier media interactif mondial,t
Yahoo! s’est donné pour mission de connecter les gens à leurs passions, leurs communautés et au savoir collectif. Tous les mois, à travers le monde, ce sont plus de 550 millions d’internautes qui se rendent sur Yahoo!. En France, www.yahoo.fr propose son moteur de recherche et de communication et ses services d’information et de divertissement à plus de 11 millions d’internautes chaque mois.

Au sein de l’équipe éditoriale de Yahoo! France, vous exprimerez quotidiennement votre talent aux yeux de ces millions de lecteurs en participant à leur offrir le meilleur contenu, au bon moment et au bon endroit.

Votre mission d’éditeur :

- Avec les autres membres de l’équipe éditoriale, vous êtes le garant de la qualité, de la pertinence et de la fraîcheur des contenus présentés aux utilisateurs de Yahoo! France ;

- Vous êtes spécialisé dans le domaine de la finance, du cinéma et/ou des jeux vidéo, et vous tenez le rôle d’expert en la matière au sein de l’équipe éditoriale ;

- Dans votre domaine d’expertise, vous connaissez et évaluez continuellement la qualité des contenus existants, que ce soit sur le portail Yahoo! ou sur le marché, ce qui vous permet d’identifier et de proposer de nouvelles opportunités de partenariats de contenus ;

- Vous êtes force de proposition et soumettez quotidiennement à l’équipe des choix de sujets frais et pertinents, qui entrent en résonnance avec l’audience du portail et de ses chaînes thématiques ;

- Vous permettez à Yahoo! d’assurer la couverture éditoriale de ces sujets en identifiant les contenus les plus appropriés parmi ceux qui sont déjà présents sur Yahoo!, ou en passant commande de contenus spécifiques auprès de partenaires de Yahoo!, ou encore en rédigeant vous-même le contenu nécessaire ;

- Vous assurez la mise en avant de contenus adéquats en animant et en renouvelant les sections éditoriales de la page d’accueil du portail et des pages d’accueil des chaînes thématiques ;

Votre mission de correcteur :

- Vous êtes le garant de la qualité formelle des principaux contenus présentés aux utilisateurs de Yahoo! France, et vous veillez notamment à leur respect des règles orthographiques, grammaticales et typographiques ;

- Expert en matière de “belle” langue, vous assurez un travail de relecture au sein de l’équipe et vous veillez à ce que le travail de vos pairs soit publié dans le respect de ces règles ;

- Objectif à garder en permanence à l’esprit : “zéro faute” sur la page d’accueil de Yahoo! France, ses points d’entrée principaux et ses contenus phares.

Facteurs de succès :

- Sur un sujet massivement repris par les médias, vous savez trouver l’angle inventif qui intriguera et suscitera l’attention et l’intérêt des utilisateurs de Yahoo! ;

- Dans votre domaine d’expertise, vous êtes créatif et vous identifiez des sujets originaux, populaires et pertinents, à même de captiver une large audience ;

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- Votre sens de l’initiative fait de vous une force de proposition reconnue ;

- Votre culture générale est excellente et vous vous sentez concerné par tous les sujets, de l’actualité brûlante à des thématiques plus futiles.

Votre profil :

- Bac +3/4 – Formation de journalisme (rédaction ou secrétariat de rédaction) dans une école de journalisme ou expérience soutenue à ce poste (minimum 2 ans), de préférence sur plusieurs supports (Web + papier ou TV ou radio) ;

- Expérience Web indispensable (2 ans et +) ;

- Solides compétences rédactionnelles, notamment dans la création ou la réécriture de titres et chapôs ;

- Connaissance approfondie dans le domaine de la finance et de l’économie, du cinéma et/ou des jeux vidéo. Avoir constitué un réseau de contacts dans l’un de ces domaines est un vrai plus ;

- Bonnes compétences iconographiques ;

- Anglais : parlé, lu, écrit.

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Job Title: Chief of Party – Nigeria
Chief of Party – Nigeria
Job ID: 12295
Location: Nigeria
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About RTI
RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.

Job Description
RTI International is seeking experienced Chief of Party candidates for an upcoming USAID-funded, 5 year, $110 million comprehensive malaria control program covering 3 or more states in Nigeria. The anticipated Scope of Work will (1) Support an integrated delivery and scale up of proven malaria interventions including insecticide treated bednets (ITNs), artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs), rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs), and intermittent preventive treatment to pregnant women (IPTp), (2) Strengthen management capacity of the State Ministry of Health and Local Government Area health personnel to provide planning and oversight of malaria interventions (3) Promote positive behaviors through behavior change communication (BCC) activities (4) Improve capacity of the focus states and the NMCP to monitor and evaluate malaria interventions.

The successful candidate will be a part of RTI’s fast-growing Center for International Health (CIH). The Center implements broad-based programs in health systems and finance, health policy and research, health governance and public private partnerships, and infectious diseases. This position offers excellent opportunities for professional growth and long-term advancement at the Institute.

Responsibilities:
• Serves as RTI’s representative in Nigeria and key liaison to USAID, government counterparts, local organizations, and program partners for all program related matters.
• Ensures a high level of communication and close working relationships with USAID and the Government of Nigeria.
• Provides strategic leadership and technical and managerial direction for the successful implementation of the project.
• The COP shall be responsible for the overall planning, implementation and management of the project and to establish the administrative framework to monitor and assure progress toward the achievement of the goals and objectives of the project.
• Oversees and provides direction and guidance to the program’s technical, operational, and administrative staff.
• Interfaces regularly with USAID on management and decision-making. Ensures that the project activities are meeting client and stakeholder expectations and that project results are proactively disseminated.
• Develops and implements annual program work plans and performance milestone plans and negotiates an agreement of those plans with USAID and other partner organizations.
• Ensures the timely and quality completion of all program technical and financial deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines.

Qualifications:
• A Masters degree in public health, environment health, entomology, or related field.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience managing and leading technical and administrative teams for USAID-funded health projects, including at least ten years of work experience in Africa.
• Prior work experience and knowledge of the public health environment in Nigeria strongly desired.
• Demonstrated senior-level expertise in infectious diseases, malaria prevention and control experience preferred.
• Demonstrated success managing and leading technical and administrative teams for large USAID funded health projects.
• Experience in client relationship management, developing program work plans, developing program budgets, managing implementation, managing a large staff, and fielding and managing STTA.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to manage a large team team-oriented setting.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English required.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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Tax Administration Advisor

Belgian Technical Co-operation (BTC)
Closing date: 08 Nov 2009
Location: Mozambique – Maputo

Tax Administration Advisor for the follow-up of the “Tax Administration Reform Common Fund, Mozambique” – Ref: MOZ/07/015

Location: Maputo – Mozambique
Duration of the agreement: 36 months
Expected starting time: As soon as possible
Gross monthly salary: between 5185,40 euro and 7330,09 euro (expat benefits inclusive: hardship allowance and expat allowance). The exact salary is determined in function of family composition and the number of years of relevant experience.

Context:

A Common Fund has been established in order to support the Tax Administration Reform process engaged in Mozambique. The overall objective of Mozambique is to use this budget support in order to develop an efficient and modern Revenue Authority (Autoritade Tributaria de Moçambique) able to achieve the wider revenue collection targets of the Government and hence, to support its poverty reduction efforts and gradually decrease its high level of aid dependence.

The Tax Administration Reform Common Fund pools budget resources from several donors, including Belgium and will be managed by the Autoridade Tributaria de Moçambique. The operation of the Tax Administration Common Fund is guided by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by all participating donors, the Government of Mozambique, Ministry of Finance and Autoridade Tributaria de Moçambique and relevant observers such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Position:

The Belgian contribution to the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund is governed by principles and guidelines set out in 4 documents:

- The Budget Support Vademecum;
- The Bilateral Agreement on the contribution of Belgium to the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund;
- The Implementation Agreement between the Belgian Directorate General for Development (DGD) and BTC;
- The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the members of the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund (Mozambique, Belgium, UK, Switzerland).

The expert will ensure the follow up of the Belgian contribution on the basis of these documents. In Mozambique, he will be located at BTC Representation. He will work under direct supervision of the BTC Resident Representative. They will hold regular meetings with the DGD Attaché on the progress of the activities and disbursements operated under the Common Fund.

The expert will keep the contact with BTC headquarters both with regard to disbursement decisions and to general progress of the Tax Administration Reform.

More particularly, the expert will undertake the following tasks:

1) The follow-up of the Belgian contribution to the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund:
- Participating in the Partner Committee of the Tax Reform Fund;
- Reporting on progress and disbursements; this includes checking the conditionalities and giving advice on the disbursement of Belgian instalments;
- Paying specific attention to mitigating risks as described in the Tax Administration Reform technical note;
- Coordinating with other donors in the Tax Administration Reform Common Fund and ensuring harmonized positions;
- Assessing the compliance of the Autoridade Tributaria de Moçambique with the requirements set in the MoU and the bilateral agreement (planning the activities, progress and financial reporting and audit).;
- Assisting in drafting the ToR for Quality Assurance Group Missions;
- Preparing and supporting backstopping missions and reviews from BTC HQ and DGD.

2) Active participation in the policy dialogue on issues related to tax policy and tax administration through:
- Participating in the Tax Working Group, the Private Sector Working Group and the Budget Working Group;
- Participating in the Joint Review and Mid-year Review missions;.
- Carrying out analytical work on fiscal policy and tax administration reform in Mozambique;
- Giving support to reviews of IMF and other relevant observers;
- Proposing and supporting analytical work in the tax field, to be executed via various financing mechanisms;
- Assisting the Attaché in the policy dialogue.

3) Supporting the follow up of the Belgian contribution to the Common Fund for the Reform of the State Financial Management System in Mozambique (SISTAFE CF).

4) Supporting capitalisation of Belgian interventions through exchanging expertise and programme results with other Belgian actors involved in budget support modalities.

Qualifications and experience required

- University degree (Master/Licentiate), preferably in Economics;
- Preferably 5 years of professional experience in the area of tax administration reform, including in large-scale public sector reform initiatives (additional experience in tax policy is an advantage);
- Experience with basket/pooled/common funds is a serious asset;
- Experience of coordination between multilateral/bilateral donors is an asset;
- International experience, preferably in developing countries;
- Knowledge of the context and specific experience in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is an advantage;
- Excellent knowledge of Portuguese; BTC will support a serious commitment to engage a learning process in this language before departure if necessary;
- Working knowledge of English and French or Dutch;
- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills;
- Cooperative and networking attitude and experience of working in multi-disciplinary team settings.
How to apply
Interested ?

Please apply no later than 08/11/2009, through our web site HERE>>>

If you have any additional question, please contact us at 02/505 37 90 or at [email protected]

The exact salary is determined in function of family composition and the number of years of relevant experience.

CEO

FXB International
Delivering sustainable results for children affected by AIDS
Closing date: 06 Nov 2009
Location: Switzerland

CEO based in Geneva and New York

OVERVIEW
FXB International www.fxb.org seeks a dynamic leader with superior intellect, judgment, and courage, as well as a deep commitment to human rights and advocacy on behalf of the world’s most vulnerable people.
The CEO will have exceptional partnership and managerial skills. S/he will have extensive experience in strategic planning, program development, a track record of effective fundraising, marketing and communications and the proven ability to operate at both the grassroots level and at the highest levels of international and world’s leadership structures.

OVERVIEW OF FXB
The mission of FXB is to fight poverty and AIDS, and support the world’s orphans and vulnerable children left in the wake of the pandemic. FXB offers comprehensive support to families and communities that care for these children, and advocates for their needs and fundamental rights.
The objective of FXB is to build a future for AIDS orphans by reintegrating them into society. FXB helps children vulnerable to AIDS to build themselves a place within their society through community-based and sustainable development programs. These improve the living conditions of the communities which, little by little, attain social and economic autonomy, and are able to take charge of their own lives and raise the orphans.
FXB supports children in their own communities by offering them schooling and providing them with nutritional, medical, and psychosocial support to the families that take care of them. This strategy is embedded into the logic of the kind of support and aid which is culturally individualized, adapted to the each community, and is sustainable.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
1. An internationalist with a deep and abiding commitment to the welfare of children to human rights worldwide. A deep appreciation of FXB culture, the urgency of FXB’s mission and a willingness to work long hours to fulfill it.
2. An accessible, transparent, collaborative and compassionate working style that energizes and inspires staff and leadership, respects and supports their capabilities and independence, actively solicits and considers their input, motivates them to work hard and well together, provides them with a clear sense of direction and makes them accountable for their work.
3. A demonstrated record of building diverse teams and a sensitivity to working with people from other countries, cultures and a broad range of groups.
4. Ability to operate comfortably and effectively at the highest levels of the world’s leadership including an extensive demonstrated track record in operating effectively at the nexus of donor governments, the United Nations, other international organizations and agencies, and the advocacy and humanitarian communities.
5. High level management experience including demonstrated success in growing an organization including the implementation of effective organizational systems.
6. Successful track record of fundraising with individual major donors and foundations.
7. Highly effective leadership and consensus building skills with the ability to empower and motivate staff and volunteers, build fruitful relationships with leaders of FXB’s partner organizations, and promote cooperation with other activists and NGO’s around the world.
8. A superior strategist with courage and excellent judgment.
9. A partnership-builder with determination.
10. Ability to effectively harness the broad range of expertise available to FXB.
11. A record of successfully developing and leading advocacy campaigns.
12. Exceptional communication skills. An inspiring public speaker effective at engaging audiences at the national and international level.
13. Successful experience working with a Board of Directors.
14. Grounded personality with a deep sense of diplomacy capable of providing leadership for an international team with management experience and skills.
15. Good ability to coordinate and synthesize diverse social, economic and health development issues.
16. A deep understanding of marketing and communications.
17. Ability to travel frequently.
How to apply
To apply, send a full CV and a letter of application electronically in pdf format to:
Christophe Bagnoud
Director of Human Resources
FXB International Headquarters
Rue de Lausanne 82
1202 Geneva
Switzerland
E-mail: [email protected]

Coordinator

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Closing date: 15 Dec 2009
Location: Sudan (the) – South Sudan

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is currently preparing an application in response to a UNDP-funded Demobilization, Disarmament, and Reintegration Program designed to provide business-start up skills and support to demobilized ex-combatants. The Project Coordinator will oversee the ‘life skills’/ civilian training component focused on helping ex-combatants reintegrate into Northern Bahr el Ghazal state. Curricula will be provided by UNDP in coordination with the South Sudan DDR Commission, who will refer participants to the IRC for the training series and start-up support, plus relevant on-site technical assistance and follow-up support.

The Project Coordinator will be responsible for overall management of a multi-million dollar project, including budget management, supervision, and administration. This person will report to the Governance & Rights Coordinator.

NOTE: This position is contingent on IRC being awarded the contract.

Responsibilities:
- Create and execute an action plan and related systems for effective project implementation
- Supervise and technically support the national staff training and business support teams
- Build the capacity of national staff teams in training methodology and provision of business-start up support
- Ensure that all project deadlines are met and targets achieved
- Maintain working relationships with project stakeholders and partners
- Oversee the preparation and submission of progress and financial reports
- Responsible for monitoring and evaluation related to project progress and indicators
- Liaise with UNDP and other implementing partners in NBeG State and Juba throughout the project
- Work closely with the in-country Governance and Rights Coordinator and HQ-based technical economic recovery teams as necessary to ensure smooth project implementation

Requirements:
- University degree or higher in related field
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in a management role in project implementation in developing countries, preferably in the East Africa region
- Experience in enterprise development, livelihoods, or related programs required
- Experience with microfinance and/or VSLA preferred
- Ability to work under pressure and without daily supervision
- Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
- Fluency in English required
- Experience with UNDP-funded projects or background in program start-up preferred
How to apply
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Emergency Food Security & Livelihoods Specialists

Oxfam Great Britain
Closing date: 05 Nov 2009
Location: – Various – - Worldwide

Salary up to £28,629 net (gross equivalent up to £38,335) Worldwide

Wide range of benefits including, up to 43 days’ holiday, pension and social security contribution, medical benefits, living costs & accommodation paid during deployments, potential for home-based work to capitalise on field experience and excellent career development opportunities.

Oxfam GB is recruiting senior level Emergency Food Security & Livelihoods (EFSL) specialists to help scale up and improve the quality of our work to address the global food crisis. We need your skills, innovative ideas and ability to put them into practice.

EFSL specialists deliver timely and appropriate assistance directly to those affected by crises in order to save both their lives and livelihoods. You will influence other actors to prevent, and respond appropriately to, food crisis. You will be at the cutting-edge of humanitarian practice with the development of cash transfer and market based approaches that support, rather than undermine, local livelihoods.

EFSL specialists work in a variety of contexts and programmes around the world. You will work to reduce the risk of conflict and disasters, manage first phase responses to new crises and promote early recovery of livelihoods. You will be a part of a dynamic team at the forefront of developments that are changing the way the humanitarian system is responding to crises.

You will have considerable experience managing food security and livelihoods programmes in different emergency contexts and countries. An ability to influence and communicate your ideas strategically and effectively is essential.
How to apply
If you would like to contribute to Oxfam’s institutional knowledge and expertise, our in-country programme and advocacy work and be a part of the development of cutting-edge approaches and policies, then visit our website HERE>>>

Construction Coordinator

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Closing date: 25 Dec 2009
Location: Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) – Tanganyika

IRC is implementing a large Community-Driven Reconstruction program in DRC, working in partnership with 1,250 villages across four districts and benefiting more than 1.7 million Congolese citizens as they work to rebuild their country. The Construction Coordinator oversees IRC’s construction and rehabilitation activities in Tanganyika District area of the Katanga Province. These activities primarily entail infrastructures related to primary health care programs (health centers, hospitals, administrative buildings, and community treatment centers), school facilities, and ground-water systems. The activities and projects that the Construction Coordinator oversees involve both direct implementation and implementation through consulting engineers and contractors. The post therefore involves ensuring that design, construction and field supervision are conducted to a high professional standard by IRC employees and the private contractors.

The position reports to the Community-Driven Reconstruction Coordinator in Tanganyika.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Program management:
- Supervise the design (directly or contracted) of infrastructures that are adapted to population needs and context and match international and national norms and standards.
- Establish and oversee implementation of systems for controlling the quality of supplied construction materials; closely monitoring market prices; tracking works progress against work plans, and controlling the quality of the final construction outputs.
- Manage, in a strategic manner, construction/rehabilitation budgets and/or budget components to ensure an appropriate and efficient use of resources in the area of operation.
- Ensure that bidding process are done in a in a consistent and transparent manner
Contractors management:
- Ensure proper provisional and final handover of infrastructure from IRC or the contractors to both the communities and the local authorities.
- Write and issue tenders (legal and technical components), obtain non-objection approvals from donors, analyze bids and organize awarding committees, write and negotiate major contracts, and ensure that field supervision of construction works is adequate and that contracts are enforced.
HR management:
- Manage the construction team; provide leadership and supervision.
- Actively promote staff development and conduct mainly on-the-job trainings so that high performing national staff may be promoted to managerial positions.
- Write job descriptions; establish hiring criteria for project staff, interview and select staff as needed.
- Limit, identify, document and dismiss staff involved in fraud and corruption.
Reporting:
- Review and consolidate monthly internal reports.
- Contribute to the production of required reports for donors, in collaboration with the Program Department in Kinshasa.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Degree or equivalent experience in construction or engineering.
- 2+ years of construction site management and/or engineering experience, preferably in an international setting and/or in Africa.
- Water and sanitation engineering/construction experience.
- Ability to work independently while being a strong team player.
- Ability to work well under unstable security, administrative, and programmatic pressures.
- Ability to manage a team and to show flexibility (balance between quality of the construction and respect of community decision making process)
- Advanced knowledge of usual desktop software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Knowledge of engineering / drafting related software is preferable

IRC leading the way from harm to home.
How to apply
Please apply here>>>

Kenya National Examinations Council Jobs in Kenya: Systems Developer/Analyst

The Kenya National Examinations Council wishes to recruit self motivated and qualified professional for the following vacant position.

Description of the vacancy and requirements are outlined here below:

Systems Developer/Analyst
KNEC Scale EC 10

The Officer at this level will be reporting to the Senior Deputy Secretary, ICT

Duties and Responsibilities:

Developing, designing and installing new computer programs;
Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs;
Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements;
Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to ensure compliance with desired results as per instructions;
Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic;
Write or contribute to instructions or manuals to guide end users;
Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language;
Collect information to analyze and evaluate existing or proposed systems;
Act as an ICT resource for other departments including the on-job training;
Perform any other work as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience Required:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline;
Qualifications in application programming (MCSD, VB, dot NET, Java etc);
In depth knowledge of relational database management systems (RDMS);
Working knowledge of operating systems (windows /Unix/Linux), Networking and servers;
3 years working experience in similar position.
Application Procedure

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should forward their applications enclosing certified copies of their academic and professional certificates, detailed curriculum vitae giving details of day time telephone contact, e-mail addresses, current remuneration (latest pay slip), names and valid current contacts of two referees on or before 23rd October , 2009 to:

The Council Secretary/Chief Executive Officer
Kenya National Examinations Council
P O Box 73598 00200
Nairobi

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result to automatic disqualification.

Telephone 247344/250799/247305
E-Mail: exams @ africaonline.co.ke
Website: www.examscouncil.or.ke
Fax: 226032
P. O. Box 73598 – 00200 City Square, Nairobi, Kenya

The Kenya National Examinations Council is ISO 9001:2008 Certified

Homegrown Jobs in Kenya: Workshop Manager

About the Company

Homegrown is a market leader in the production and processing of flowers and vegetables for export and as part of the larger Flamingo Group their added value products supply markets in the UK, Europe and USA.

Flamingo is part of Finlays, one of the largest agricultural organizations in East Africa and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swire Group, the largest privately owned company in the UK.

The Job

Based at our Timau Region, the Workshop Manager will mainly be responsible for the general management of the workshop team and maintenance of a wide variety of vehicles and equipment.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Following up on all workshop issues
Co-ordinating all planning, scheduling and achieving of deadlines within the workshop
Maintaining and implementing checks and servicing of all vehicles and equipment
Monitoring and maintaining regional transport fleet
Managing all staff allocation, overtime and leave schedules
Providing weekly and monthly reports
Ensuring that all health, safety and environmental standards are met
Required Competences/Qualifications

A degree in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent.
5 years supervisory experience, 3 years of which must have been gained in a busy workshop
Proven track record of producing detailed, accurate reports
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Successful track record in resource planning and deployment
Ability to provide technical knowledge and hands on expertise
Excellent communication skills across different work levels
Strong team work, organizational competence and ability to multi-task
Attention to detail when obtaining and relaying information
If you fulfill the above requirements and wish to be considered, please send your detailed CV and copies of certificates and testimonials together with a daytime telephone contact to reach the undersigned not later than 30th October 2009.

Human Resources Director,
Homegrown (K) Limited,
Nairobi Business Park, Unit B,
P.O box 10222-00400, Nairobi.
careers.homegrown @ f-h.biz

Those who will not have heard from us by 1st December 2009 should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Finlays – Homegrown (K) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.

Finance and Administrative Officer

Uganda Community leased Health-Financing Association (UCBHFA} is a network of all Community Based Health Financing Initiatives in Uganda. It’s a registered Non Government Organization (NGO) established in 1998 to coordinate and promote Community Based Healthcare Financing (CBHF) in Uganda. UCBHFA is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill vacant positions at its Secretariat in Kampala.

Post: Finance and Administrative Officer

Reporting to: The National Coordinator

Tasks;
* To maintain appropriate books of accounts.
* To prepare bank reconciliation statements
* To advise the board on financial matters
* To prepare financial statements
* To prepare annual workplans and budgets
* To monitor the budget performance » To maintain an assets register updated
* To pay statutory taxes » To supervise staff
* To manage and maintain transport vehicles.
* To ensure office security and welfare
* Any other duty assigned by the supervisor

Job requirements:

* Must have a basic degree in BBA or B. Com, or its equivalent from a recognized institution
» Two years working experience as an accountant with NGOs
* Must be a person with integrity and good track record
* Competency is computer based accounting systems.

MODE OF APPLICATION:
Applications with a cover letter, a CV, copies of transcripts and certificates, together with the applicant’s telephone and Email contact, address and contacts of 3 referees (at least one work related) should be sent to the address below, not later than 23, October 2009. Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.

To the National Coordinator
Uganda Community Based Health Financing
Association
Plot 245 Block 1, Rubaga Wakaiiga Road Opp.
Lubiri Senior Secondary School
P.O. Box 830 Kampala
Tel: 0312 262013, Fax 0312 262013
E.Mail: [email protected]

Metropolitan Teachers Sacco Job Vacancies

Metropolitan Teachers Sacco
(Formerly Kiambu Teachers Sacco Society Ltd.)
Head Office, Along Biashara Street,
P.O. Box 871-00100 Kiambu,

Tel: 066-2022468/2022581/ 2022514, Karuri.
Fax: 066-2022007
Cell: 0721 703126
Email: info @ metrosacco.co.ke
Website: click to enter>>

Metropolitan Teachers Sacco is a fast growing, medium size financial institution with over six thousand (6,000) members and a network of four branches viz Nairobi, Kiambu Thika and Limuru .

In order to enhance our Human Resource capacity we invite qualified Kenyan citizens to fill in the following vacant positions:-

1. Management Trainee
(1 Post)

The ideal candidate will go through an intensive training programme and upon successful completion work closely with the Finance Manager in the development and implementation of accounting systems and strategies, and advise on sound financial management policies.

Some of the Key Responsibilities

Handle key front office (FOSA) transactions
Handle key back office (BOSA) transactions
Assist in the generation of financial reports
Monitor and manage the society’s loan portfolio
Assist in the management of the finance department
Qualifications

Must be a Certified Public Accountant (K)
Possess a Degree in Commerce or in related fields
Below 30 years of age
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Be computer literate
2. Audit Assistant
(1 Post)

The ideal candidate will join the Internal Audit team and shall assist in design and implementation of sound internal control systems.

Qualifications

Be a certified Public Account I and above
Must have worked in a busy Audit Firm for at least five (5) years
Must be a mature person aged at least 30 years
Must be computer literate
3. Accounts Clerk
(1 Post)

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the up-dating of Customers/Member Personal
Accounts, assist in the preparation of the original books of entry an enhance on value creation.

Key Responsibilities

Data preparation and other loan recovery procedures
Loan appraisal
Handling members queries
Any other duties related to their position.
Qualifications

Must be a KATC finalist
Minimum of C (plain) mean Grade in KCSE with at least Grade C (plain) in Maths and English.
Must be Computer literate
Below 30 years of age
Good interpersonal skills
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications and curriculum vitae including copies of ID, Certificates and testimonials and daytime telephone contact to be received on or before Friday 30th October 2009 through the address below

The Chief Executive Officer,
Metropolitan Teachers Sacco Society Ltd.,
P. O. Box 871, Kiambu – 00900

Health Coordinator

International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Closing date: 15 Dec 2009
Location: Rwanda

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest humanitarian agencies in the world, providing relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict reconstruction, support to victims of oppression and violent conflict. IRC has worked for over seven decades and today operates in 42 countries worldwide and has resettlement offices in 24 cities across the United States. We address both the immediate, life saving needs of conflict-affected people in an emergency and the reconstruction needs in post conflict societies. IRC is committed to a culture of bold leadership, innovation in all aspects of our work, creative partnerships and thorough accountability to those we serve. The IRC is an international agency with offices in London, New York, Brussels, Geneva and Washington DC.

BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) launched the Rwanda program following the genocide tragedy of 1994. At the early stage, the focus was on emergency and relief interventions, shifting afterwards to post conflict development programming.

Today, the IRC Rwanda program is implementing through a three NGO consortium (IRC, Concern Worldwide and World Relief) an Expanded Impact Child Survival Program (EIP) that is expected to end by September 2011. The Expanded Impact Child Survival Program is building the capacity of Ministry of Health (MoH) staff at district and health center levels to implement an integrated management of childhood illness strategy to address malaria, diarrhoea, pneumonia and malnutrition at community level. IRC is leading the consortium in the Eastern province. The health program is funded by USAID, CIDA, Goldman and the Scottish Government

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Health Coordinator (HC) in Rwanda will be ultimately responsible for coordinating implementation of the existing health program while striving to expand IRC Rwanda health programs.

Project Development/Program Quality

1. Focal point for the development of new health proposals for IRC Rwanda program. Work with the Managers and officers, the Country Programs Coordinator, Country Director, IRC Health Unit and with community members to develop projects.
2. Actively seek new funding opportunities for the IRC health program in Rwanda, supported by the Country Director and the Health Unit.
3. Ensure that IRC Rwanda health programs are in coherence with national Ministry of Health policies and the IRC worldwide health programming standards.
4. Promote a holistic approach within IRC health projects, in line with IRC’s Program Framework and mobilize partners for their involvement.

Monitoring & Evaluation

1. Prepare data collection, quality control and monitoring and evaluation systems for the health program in Rwanda following IRC and the Ministry of health standards and procedures.
2. Monitor project indicators and provide timely feedback to the field and to partners.
3. Organize and facilitate quarterly program performance reviews and monitor the implementation of action plans and disseminate lessons learned

Capacity Building

1. Provide required mentorship and training to IRC Rwanda health staff.
2. Ensure that the implementation of IRC’s health projects promotes capacity building of local communities, Government and non Government institutions and local NGOs as one of the strategies aiming at sustainability.
3. Support the Ministry of Health capacity building efforts intended to enhance the quality of IRC programming in Rwanda

Representation

1. Represent the IRC Rwanda health program at all relevant health meetings at national level (Partners, Donors and Government meetings) and at international fora following the guidance from Country Director and HQ health technical unit
2. Establish good relationship and communication with local and national level health authorities to ensure that the IRC health projects meet and inform the national health policies.
3. Organize and lead meetings and field visits, keep local partners informed of IRC program and mobilize their support

Human Resources management

1. Supervise the work of IRC Rwanda health related program managers.
2. Provide feedback to health managers/health senior staff and conduct performance management review and evaluation for the health managers.
3. Work with the human resource department on the recruitment of new health staff as needs arise
4. Promote professional working relationships and help to resolve staff conflicts and concerns.

Grants management, program reporting and budget Management

1. Coordinate health program reporting and editing, with input from the Country Director and Health Technical unit prior submission of the reports to donors.
2. Ensure that all reports meet donors and IRC reporting standards and grants reporting timelines
3. Support the exercise of budgeting for new proposals and review financial reports.

Requirements:

1. Master’s degree or equivalent in public health or other related fields
2. At least 3 years experience in coordination/management of health international programs
3. Proven skills in working with ministries, Government and donor liaison
4. Good experience in local staff capacity building
5. Team building skills
6. Program development, monitoring and evaluation experience
7. Fluent in English and working knowledge of French
How to apply
Please apply online here>>>

Regional Representative for East, Central and the Horn of Africa (ECA)

Academy for Educational Development (AED)
Closing date: 16 Nov 2009
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

Position Summary:
The ECA Regional Representative will lead development of an AED regional office for East, Central, and the Horn of Africa. The primary focus of this position is to create a strong presence in the region for AED, develop new initiatives, and manage existing programs. The Regional Representative will build relationships with and serve as the organizational focal point for the donor community, foundations, and corporations active in the region. He/she will forge connections with local, national, and regional partners and with skilled professionals in the region, with an eye toward future collaboration. He/she will also assist AED programs with national and regional coordination and will help establish and promote unified policies and procedures for all Kenya- based AED programs. He/she will represent AED and its programs at professional and other meetings in or related to the region. Other duties include working closely with home office departments, coordination of staff security, and AED publications dissemination.

First consideration will be given to citizens of the ECA region.

Essential Job Functions:
- Serve as the representative of AED in the region with donors, governments, professional organizations and NGOS.
- Oversee human and financial resources, ensuring that AED contracts and grants respond to AED policies and procedures and donor requirements.
- Manage the AED regional office based in Nairobi, Kenya. Oversee current programmes and assist the programmes with national and regional coordination.
- Develop and implement a five year strategic development plan for AED in the region.
- Advise AED on opportunities for program development and service in the region.
- Evaluate opportunities for partnerships in East, Central, and the Horn of Africa and recommend direction for AED resource commitment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.

Education:
Masters in one of the following or related fields: Communications, Education, Health, Marketing, Nutrition and Population required.

Experience:
10 year(s) of relevant experience required

Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated abilities in writing proposals and reports.
- Demonstrated abilities in leadership and organization.
- Facilitation, negotiation and conflict management skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of MS Windows and internet.
How to apply
Interested applicants should apply online or send resume with cover letter referencing position to [email protected], visit our website at http://www.aed.org.
We thank all individuals for their interest in AED, however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Individuals responding to job postings are considered applicants if you meet the following criteria: (1) have expressed interest through the Internet, email or other related technologies, (2) are considered by the AED for a particular position, (3) possess the basic qualifications for the position and (4) do not at any point remove yourself from consideration.
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Action Against Hunger-USA
The mission of Action Against Hunger is to save lives by eliminating hunger through the prevention, detection, and treatment of malnutrition, especially during and after emergency situations of conflict, war and natural disaster.
Closing date: 30 Oct 2009
Location: Kenya – Nairobi

Job Objectives:

General objective: Organization and implementation of 2 nutritional surveys in Isiolo and Mandera West Districts. Organization and implementation of surveillance systems in Mandera West, Mwingi, Kitui, Mathere (Nairobi slum) and possibly Isiolo Districts.

Main activities

- Implementation of the integrated nutritional surveys and surveillance systems with the collaboration of the local authorities and MoH
- Collaboration and collection of information from other potential partners in the field (NGOs, Health structures, community)
- Collection of demographic data for the nutritional survey and surveillance plan
- Creation of an activities calendar in coordination with Program Team
- Collaboration with technical coordinators and the HQ for validation of methodology, training material, and reporting
- Collaboration with logistic department for supplying different materials for the survey and field movement
- Design of the program of activities / activity plans for the survey team in collaboration with the logistics department and the District Partners
- Recruitment and staff training for all surveys and surveillance
- Supervision of the integrated nutrition survey/surveillance teams and ACF surveillance officer (if present in the district)
- Collaboration with other ACF departments (finance and logistics).
- Implementation of the integrated nutritional surveys/surveillance covering program intervention areas
- Data collection of all surveillance data, ensure proper entry, analysis and reporting. This will be done in coordination with the field surveillance officer (if available).
- Insurance of adherence between field activities and Government of Kenya procedures / protocols / guidelines designed for nutrition surveillance: respect of methodology, reporting process, etc.
- Drafting and final writing of the Executive Summary reports and Final reports for each round of surveillance and for each SMART survey completed.
How to apply
Please Apply online here>>>

Stockist Required by a Chinese Tyres Importer

We are a leading importer of quality Chinese Tyres for the full range of passenger cars, Light Commercial Vehicles and also Heavy Commercial Vehicles.

Towns: Meru, Kisumu, Kisii, Eldoret, Nyahururu, Nairobi

Requirements:

The Ideal Stockist should be located within the proximity of the identified Towns.
Ability to demonstrate access and availability of warehousing and distribution capacity.
Ability to demonstrate access and availability of startup purchase facility of Kshs.750,000.00 per month. Bank Guarantee thereof would be an added advantage.
Ability to demonstrate a clear pattern of business growth over the last 3 years.
Accompaniments:

Application letter, clearly indicating the markets of interest.
Detailed business profile including but not limited to current organization structure and distribution experience.
Copies of certificate of incorporation, Pin certificate, Vat Certificate, Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Business Plan to demonstrate potential to cover target markets within the identified town (location of the stockist) and the immediate peripheral towns.
Interested stockist should send their application to our address indicated below:-

DN/A. 415
P. O. Box 49010 – 00100,
GPO, Nairobi
OTHER JOBS

Mercy Corps recruits for Operations Manager

Mercy Corps
Closing date: 14 Dec 2009
Location: Uganda – Kaabong

(216811-927)

This is a Temporary Positiion

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps has been operating in Uganda since 2006 and currently implements programs in Pader Kitgum, Kaabong and Kotido Districts with funding from USAID’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), Food for Peace (FFP), Conflict Management & Mitigation (CMM), as well as Private Donations. Mercy Corps Uganda has experienced significant growth in the past year that has necessitated the expansion into additional districts and the opening of new field offices to provide the level of support necessary to implement quality programs. Working in a transitional environment, Mercy Corps is assisting IDPs who are voluntarily returning home, and integrating well-targeted short-term humanitarian assistance with a larger program of market-based investments in strategic asset-building by addressing a number of overlapping and associated needs within a wide range of activities (livelihoods, peace building, agriculture, water and sanitation, health and nutrition, and economic development).

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The Temporary Operations Manager is a senior level position with supervisory and managerial responsibilities. Reporting to the Country Director, the Operations Manager will be primarily responsible for overseeing and ensuring the set up and smooth operations and functions of the Mercy Corps Field Office in Kaabong. The Operations Manager will provide support, guidance, training, and leadership to all operational staff (Logistics, Administration, and HR) along side a new nationally hired Head of Office. Given a heavy emphasis on food distribution, the Operations Manager will need to work with commodities and logistics staff from other sites to ensure the reception, storage, and efficient and effective movement of commodities to the various distribution points.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Ultimately responsible for the management and support of all operational functions in Kaabong and is responsible for the full and proper implementation of Mercy Corps systems of management, compliance and control as described in Mercy Corps field manuals.
Oversee the set up of the field office including office maintenance and installation of facilities (Power, Water, VSAT, HF, VHF and Radio call signs and codes) and construction/rehabilitation of staff residences and commodity warehouses.
Actively engage in on site recruitment (shortlisting/interviewing/selection) for all operational staff that are planned to be hired for field site.
Provide management, supervision and training of all aspects of administration, HR and logistics for new recruits. Training on logistics, procurement, security, use of assets and Mercy Corps policies. Train guards on front desk/reception management, security awareness, generator operation, maintenance, reception, dispatch procedures, radio call usage and monitor vehicles and staff moving.
Ensure communications are in place and security protocols established; HF, VHF and radio call signs for staff and vehicles and that all communications equipments are in working order and ready to be used (routinely train staff).
Conduct prudent and timely assessments of security environment, initiate and/or enforce necessary security protocols balancing program needs with security constraints.
Establish database and paper file management for finance, administration, logistics and HR documents
Ensure that all food storage and distribution activities are in keeping with USAID FFP Regulation 11 and commodity tracking system is in place and well maintained.
Liaise with UN agencies and INGOs and local authorities to examine the security situation in the region and routinely review security management plan (SMP) specific to the Karamoja region.
Represent Mercy Corps and attend meetings with UN agencies, INGOs and local authorities on the ground.
Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission.
Any other duties as assigned.

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Organizational Learning: As part of Mercy Corps’ agency-wide Organizational Learning Initiative, all team members are responsible for spending 5% of their work time in formal and/or non-formal professional learning activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: All operational Staff in Kaabong Field Site

ACCOUNTABILITY

REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Country Director
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Director of Finance and Administration, Project staff, Kampala office staff, field office staff, international partners and other implementing partners; other Mercy Corps staff, and government and NGO counterparts.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five years field experience in operational support functions with a humanitarian non-governmental organization (ideally in Africa)
Previous experience setting up a remote field office.
Demonstrated excellence in human resource management, particularly in a multi-cultural environment, including techniques for staff development, training, motivation, and discipline
Demonstrated skills and experience in NGO administration, finance, and logistics systems
Demonstrated excellence in multi-tasking, time management, and flexibility
Excellent writing and communications skills.
Excellent negotiation, representation, skills and the ability to work comfortably with an ethnically diverse staff.
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Proven ability to innovatively solve problems and trouble shoot.
Demonstrated understanding of complex emergencies, related security concerns, and appropriate responses to such emergencies. Understanding of the security concerns in northern Uganda/Karamoja is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Mercy Corps systems and procedures (particularly Mercy Corps procurement systems) highly desirable.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The successful candidate will have the following characteristics:
A strong team player, with good communication and diplomatic skills.
Excellent analytical and information management skills.
Good organizational skills and ability to work under stress and in remote locations.
Experience working in relatively insecure environments with the ability to keep calm and make decisions under difficult circumstances.
Flexible and creative in planning and problem solving.
Attention to detail, ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.
Proven excellence maintaining professional internal and external relationships.
A focus on team building and national staff capacity building

LIVING/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

This position is based in Kaabong and is an unaccompanied posting. As the office and guest houses are still be set up you can expect basic accommodations with few of the amenities you would find in a larger town. The town is small but there is a strong INGOs and UN presence with expatriate staff based in the town. Restaurants and diversions are limited. Security needs to be taken very seriously and there have been incidents recently that require movement restrictions. Water and electricity are available through tanker and generator. Mercy Corps Team members represent the agency both during and outside of work hours when deployed in a field posting or on a visit/TDY to a field posting. Staff are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and MC’s policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.

Mercy Corps is an AA/EOE.
How to apply
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AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANISATION is recruiting for its Abuja Office
Interested applicants are to go through the requirement and qualifications to apply before the closing date

Direction : COMMUNITY COMPUTER CENTRE
Poste : ECOBIZ Indexer (P2/3)
Duty Station : Abuja, Nigeria
Salary Grade : P2/3
DURATION : Contract for one year renewable
Responsibility
Under the supervision of the Director, Community Computer Centre, he should be
responsible for:
i) ECOBIZ data base administration
ii) Ensuring that product codification in the ECOBIZ data base is in conformity
with the Harmonized System (SH) codification
ii) Online monitoring of enterprise registration into ECOBIZ data base by the
National Correspondents
iii) Validation of data entered into the system by National correspondents
iv) Online contacts with various ECOBIZ national correspondents

VACANCY ANOUNCEMENT
v) Undertaking any other assignment given to him by the Director,
Community Computer Centre

QUALIFICATION
The Applicant must be holder of a University degree (Bsc minimum) in the area
of library/documentation computerization with relevant professional experience in
management of business information systems.
A working experience in management of systems similar to ECOBIZ such as
Trade Point will be an advantage.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should send their detailed curriculum
vitae including photocopies of their academic certificates, telephone
numbers, e-mail addresses with a covering letter, quoting the relevant
reference number at the top right hand corner of their application envelopes
addressed to the:

The President of the Commission
Attention: Director of Human Resources
ECOWAS Commission,
101, Yakubu Gowon Crescent,
P.M.B 401, Garki,
Abuja, Nigeria
E-mail: [email protected]
Only citizens of ECOWAS Member States are qualified to apply.
The deadline for the receipt of all applications is Friday, 16 October, 2009 at
5p.m. prompt.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

African Development Bank is recruiting for the position of Chief Security Officer
* Position title: Chief Security Officer
* Grade: PL-3
* Position N°: 6958 / SAP N°: 50052627
* Reference: ADB/09/140
Objectives
The key security objectives are to assure for all of the Bank’s location throughout Africa the:
Protection of all ADB assets and personnel in Côte d’Ivoire; Availability of security and emergency contingency plans; Prepare for a return to Headquarters form the Temporary Relocation Agency (TRA).

Preparation of threat level report relating to Côte d’Ivoire; Identification of all threats to the ADB in Côte d’Ivoire and the putting into place of effective counter measures; Conducting Risk Analysis and Risk Assessment Reviews to be included in all Security Unit (SECU) reporting to the President of the Bank.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Security Unit in fulfilling his prime duties the Security Manager is tasked to:
* Prepare, maintain and put into action the ADB’s strategic risk assessment program for Côte d’Ivoire, through which he will identify and characterize threats, assess risks, design countermeasures to eliminate or reduce risks and propose cost-effective solutions for a safe return to Headquarters;
* Provide security advice to the Head of the Security Unit in both a pro-active and reactive manner;
* Prepare, for approval of the Chief of the Security, all Côte d’Ivoire related security documentation such as risk assessments, security procedures, reports concerning threat levels, security incidents involving ADB personnel, the organization of security at the Headquarters and the analysis of security events affecting the ADB itself;
* Establish and maintain good working relationships with the security authorities of Côte d’Ivoire and with the United Nations Security Coordination Department, and also with counterparts in similar organizations;
* Prepare the physical security environment at the Headquarters for the return of the Bank of Côte d’Ivoire; Conduct liaison with the contracted security company Group 4 Securicorps;
* Control access to all Bank facilities in Cote d’Ivoire; Implement technical security improvements to all Bank facilities in Cote d’Ivoire.
* Prepare and maintain crisis and emergency plans for all personnel in Côte d’Ivoire, covering eventualities such as war, country evacuation, earthquake, flood, fire and temporary loss of asset access, and any other credible natural/man made disaster or major accident.
* Analyze current technical security posture and make recommendations to improve all technical security enhancements for all ADB locations. Implement technical programs to enhance human security resources;
* Develop and supervise training programs for SECU staff at HQ in Abidjan.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
* At least a Master degree in a security related field.
* At least seven (7) years of relevant and pertinent experience in the security profession.
* Extensive experience in military, police or relative field required.
* High level degree of confidentially and integrity; very good interrelations skills, and diplomatic skills.
* Discreet and quiet professionalism with career background in security field.
* Proven leadership; Ability to work in a stressful environment and able to deliver timely results.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English or French ; with a working knowledge of the other language.
* Demonstrated ability to analyze facts and implement concrete solutions.
* Very good records of networking with people and knowledge of successful integration in a multicultural organisation.
* Proven experience with telecommunication including ability to operate complex security related equipment.
* Excellent customer service attitude and ability to work in a team and manage diverse elements through complex project management scenario.
* Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
Application
Only applicants who fully meet the Bank’s requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit (preferably electronically, to: [email protected]) a fully completed Personal History Form (PHF), and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) indicating date of birth and nationality.
Or to
Division Manager
Staff Planning and Recruitment Division
Temporary Relocation Agency
African Development Bank
15 Avenue du Ghana
BP. 323-1002
Tunis-Belvedere,Tunisia
FAX: (216) 71 831 472
The President, ADB, reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline is 4th October 2009

UNDP is currently recruiting for various positions

Request for 3 national consultants for hiv/aids mainstreaming in development plans

undp hiv/aids programme is in the process of recruiting 3 national consultants to support specific activities relating to hiv/aids mainstreaming in key national and state development plans.

1. Support to activities relating to integration of hiv and aids into national and state development plans

interested consultants with relevant expertise and experience in hiv/aids and mainstreaming are requested to apply on line based on the on the terms of reference (tor) on undp website: www.ng.undp.org

applications should be submitted on or before 5th october 2009 and should be clearly marked “integration hiv and aids into national and state development plans’

please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

undp is an equal opportunity employer; qualified women are encouraged to apply

NCR New Graduates Opportunities(US , Canada,Europe, Middle East, Africa,Asia Pacific

Our commitment to innovative technology and superior value has kept us in the forefront for over 125 years

, from marketing the first cash register to pioneering electronic banking. Our long history of success begins with our employees, and it’s what makes NCR a great place to begin your career.

NCR recruits new graduates for challenging full-time positions in many of our business and infrastructure groups across the globe. No matter which of NCR’s businesses you target, if you share in our commitment to be stronger, better, faster, and more innovative, an exciting and meaningful career could be waiting for you.

New graduate opportunities at NCR are commonly offered in a variety of business areas, including, but not limited to:

IT Services
Accounting/Finance
Engineering
Professional Services
Sales/Marketing
Operations
Human Resources

For additional information, or if you have questions regarding specific opportunities, please contact your region’s staffing team:

HOw to Apply
Apply according to the informations below:

US and Canada: [email protected]
Europe and Middle East Africa: [email protected]
Asia Pacific: [email protected]

StatoilHydro is inviting international graduates to their corporate training programme.

Our International Graduate Programme will now take the place of our Corporate Trainee Programme to develop professionals and leaders in defined subject areas.

Careers in over 40 countries and with ambitions for further international growth, we are looking for exceptional graduates who will take the step together with us.

What do we offer?

2-4 year programme with the opportunity for assignments where you can drill into your core business area or explore related disciplines to deliver hands-on business experience
Training sessions covering StatoilHydro’s value chain, the oil and energy business, and individual development
Extensive network of StatoilHydro managers and peers
Who are we looking for?

Masters or PhD with excellent academic results
No more than 1 year work experience
Fluent in English with a second working language preferable
International work/study experience is strongly preferred
Identify with our values: Open, Hands-on, Caring, Courageous
Deadline is 31st December 2009.

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AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK – SOUTH AFRICA FIELD OFFICE
Local Vacancy Announcement
OBJECTIVES
The African Development Bank Regional Office (ZAFO) based in Pretoria, South Africa covers the following
countries in addition to South Africa: Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, as well as, the
SADC Secretariat. The office has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and governments
of the respective member countries, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the
design of its development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
Bank strategies and operations with a focus on achieving results on the ground.
ZAFO invites applications from suitably qualified South African candidates to fill the following vacant positions.
These positions are local and posting will be in Pretoria South Africa.
1. Country Economist (South Africa).
Under the general supervision of the Resident Representative, the incumbent will focus on macroeconomic
work to deepen country knowledge, collaborate on the coordination of the preparation of the Country
Strategy Paper (CSP) and the preparation of Economic and Sector Work (ESW).
Major duties and responsibilities:
• Analyze the economic and financial situations of Southern Africa, using internal and external
information sources, and determine the implications for the programming and updating of Bank
Group operations such as defined in the Country Strategy Papers (CSP);
• Make recommendations on the role of the Bank Group in assisting regional integration initiatives;
• Assist in the lending programme and pipeline of projects within the framework of the Country Team;
undertake assigned Economic and Sector Work, focusing mainly on issues of governance profiling, and
papers on relevant economic and financial issues in the development process; identify, prepare,
evaluate and monitor the implementation of macroeconomic programmes;
• Be part of the coordination team that the prepares CSPs, based on South Africa’s Poverty Reduction
Strategies and/or the Governments’ Development Agendas;
• Actively monitor the implementation of the Bank’s portfolio in South Africa as well as regional
projects implemented by Regional Economic Communities, in collaboration with the Sector
Departments;
• Maintain effective communication with the Sector Departments and other relevant units in the Bank
to ensure a coordinated approach in the implementation of the Bank’s Strategy and Lending
Operations in South Africa.
• Participate in Country Portfolio Reviews;
• Monitor implementation of measures under Budget Support Loans in collaboration with the
Governance, Economic & Financial Management Department (OSGE);
• Participate in aid coordination activities with bilateral and multilateral donors, with emphasis on
promoting the co‐financing of projects and programmes;
• Participate in the preparation of the Department’s budget and in the recruitment of consultants;
prepare annual and triennial lending programmes and briefs on economic reform and institutional
support programmes;
• Serve as focal point and spokesperson on economic issues to external constituencies and expert
groups;
• Develop and build client relations at levels and plays a promotional role in generating new business
for the Bank.
2
Essential Skills and Capabilities
• At least a Masters degree (or its university equivalent) in Economics (preferably
Macroeconomics/Econometrics) or a related development field.
• Preferably a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in macroeconomic analysis,
preferably gained with a development oriented institution.
• Proven experience in the formulation of country and/or sector assistance strategies will be an
advantage.
• Client and results oriented individual, with strong analytical and communication (both verbally and in
writing) skills, sense of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi‐cultural environment and to build effective working
relations with colleagues.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge
of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
3
2. Administrative / Accounts Assistant
Under the supervision of the Resident Representative, and working in consultation with Division Managers in
the Financial Control Directorate (FFCO) and the General Services and Procurement Directorate (CGSP) in
Tunis, the incumbent will supervise the staff and functions of administrative and client support team which is
responsible for providing support to the operational staff and coordinating the functions of the front office.
S/he will generally support the RR and will be part of the management team in the ADB country office in South
Africa.
Major duties and responsibilities:
• Overall responsibility for maintaining the accounting books and records of the ZAFO;
• Prepare documents to monitor the use of the Office’s resources and budget schedules – missions,
short term contracts, temporary staff;
• Supervise the work of all supporting staff and contract service providers, and ensuring that all
contracts are performed accordingly;
• Manage and maintains the physical assets of the ZAFO;
• Supervise inventories of the office supplies, and manages requisitions from Headquarters and local
procurement, as the case may be;
• Manages official correspondence of the RR and Country/Sector Staff
• Manage meetings of the Office
• Establish and maintain a filling system for important records arising from activities of the ZAFO;
• Oversee and manage the documentation room of the Office;
• Prepare the Country Office budget and report on its implementation (AA); and
• Carry out any other function of administrative or similar nature as may be assigned by the RR.
Essential Skills and Capabilities
• At least a Bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, and/or finance; and experience in
administrative and financial accounting as well as the full range of office support work, with a high
level of sustained performance;
• At least five (5) years of relevant work experience; experience in a similar multilateral organization
will be considered an advantage;
• Thorough knowledge and use of all relevant computer software and the ability to help organize data
and information retrieval systems;
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to work in effectively in a team‐oriented, multi‐cultural environment and to function
effectively as a member of various groups;
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, MS Projects and PowerPoint);
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with knowledge of French an advantage
4
3. IT & Telecommunications Assistant
Under the general supervision of the Resident Representative, ZAFO and in liaison with the Information
Management and Methods Department (CIMM) in Tunis, the incumbent will among others:
• Provide technical support services pertaining to telecommunications technologies including voice
and data (Internet, e‐mail) transmission as well as videoconferencing;
• Repair and maintain office equipment;
• Assist in system configurations and provide support to users of Information Technology (IT) tools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent’s specific tasks will be as follows:

AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK – SOUTH AFRICA FIELD OFFICE
Local Vacancy Announcement
OBJECTIVES
The African Development Bank Regional Office (ZAFO) based in Pretoria, South Africa covers the following
countries in addition to South Africa: Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, Swaziland and Zimbabwe, as well as, the
SADC Secretariat. The office has been established to strengthen dialogue between the Bank and governments
of the respective member countries, development partners, the private sector, and the civil society, in the
design of its development policy and programs, as well as on implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
Bank strategies and operations with a focus on achieving results on the ground.
ZAFO invites applications from suitably qualified South African candidates to fill the following vacant positions.
These positions are local and posting will be in Pretoria South Africa.
1. Country Economist (South Africa).
Under the general supervision of the Resident Representative, the incumbent will focus on macroeconomic
work to deepen country knowledge, collaborate on the coordination of the preparation of the Country
Strategy Paper (CSP) and the preparation of Economic and Sector Work (ESW).
Major duties and responsibilities:
• Analyze the economic and financial situations of Southern Africa, using internal and external
information sources, and determine the implications for the programming and updating of Bank
Group operations such as defined in the Country Strategy Papers (CSP);
• Make recommendations on the role of the Bank Group in assisting regional integration initiatives;
• Assist in the lending programme and pipeline of projects within the framework of the Country Team;
undertake assigned Economic and Sector Work, focusing mainly on issues of governance profiling, and
papers on relevant economic and financial issues in the development process; identify, prepare,
evaluate and monitor the implementation of macroeconomic programmes;
• Be part of the coordination team that the prepares CSPs, based on South Africa’s Poverty Reduction
Strategies and/or the Governments’ Development Agendas;
• Actively monitor the implementation of the Bank’s portfolio in South Africa as well as regional
projects implemented by Regional Economic Communities, in collaboration with the Sector
Departments;
• Maintain effective communication with the Sector Departments and other relevant units in the Bank
to ensure a coordinated approach in the implementation of the Bank’s Strategy and Lending
Operations in South Africa.
• Participate in Country Portfolio Reviews;
• Monitor implementation of measures under Budget Support Loans in collaboration with the
Governance, Economic & Financial Management Department (OSGE);
• Participate in aid coordination activities with bilateral and multilateral donors, with emphasis on
promoting the co‐financing of projects and programmes;
• Participate in the preparation of the Department’s budget and in the recruitment of consultants;
prepare annual and triennial lending programmes and briefs on economic reform and institutional
support programmes;
• Serve as focal point and spokesperson on economic issues to external constituencies and expert
groups;
• Develop and build client relations at levels and plays a promotional role in generating new business
for the Bank.
2
Essential Skills and Capabilities
• At least a Masters degree (or its university equivalent) in Economics (preferably
Macroeconomics/Econometrics) or a related development field.
• Preferably a minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in macroeconomic analysis,
preferably gained with a development oriented institution.
• Proven experience in the formulation of country and/or sector assistance strategies will be an
advantage.
• Client and results oriented individual, with strong analytical and communication (both verbally and in
writing) skills, sense of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to deal with sensitive issues in a multi‐cultural environment and to build effective working
relations with colleagues.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge
of the other language.
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
3
2. Administrative / Accounts Assistant
Under the supervision of the Resident Representative, and working in consultation with Division Managers in
the Financial Control Directorate (FFCO) and the General Services and Procurement Directorate (CGSP) in
Tunis, the incumbent will supervise the staff and functions of administrative and client support team which is
responsible for providing support to the operational staff and coordinating the functions of the front office.
S/he will generally support the RR and will be part of the management team in the ADB country office in South
Africa.
Major duties and responsibilities:
• Overall responsibility for maintaining the accounting books and records of the ZAFO;
• Prepare documents to monitor the use of the Office’s resources and budget schedules – missions,
short term contracts, temporary staff;
• Supervise the work of all supporting staff and contract service providers, and ensuring that all
contracts are performed accordingly;
• Manage and maintains the physical assets of the ZAFO;
• Supervise inventories of the office supplies, and manages requisitions from Headquarters and local
procurement, as the case may be;
• Manages official correspondence of the RR and Country/Sector Staff
• Manage meetings of the Office
• Establish and maintain a filling system for important records arising from activities of the ZAFO;
• Oversee and manage the documentation room of the Office;
• Prepare the Country Office budget and report on its implementation (AA); and
• Carry out any other function of administrative or similar nature as may be assigned by the RR.
Essential Skills and Capabilities
• At least a Bachelors degree in business administration, accounting, and/or finance; and experience in
administrative and financial accounting as well as the full range of office support work, with a high
level of sustained performance;
• At least five (5) years of relevant work experience; experience in a similar multilateral organization
will be considered an advantage;
• Thorough knowledge and use of all relevant computer software and the ability to help organize data
and information retrieval systems;
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills;
• Proven ability to work in effectively in a team‐oriented, multi‐cultural environment and to function
effectively as a member of various groups;
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software (Word, Excel, Access, MS Projects and PowerPoint);
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with knowledge of French an advantage
4
3. IT & Telecommunications Assistant
Under the general supervision of the Resident Representative, ZAFO and in liaison with the Information
Management and Methods Department (CIMM) in Tunis, the incumbent will among others:
• Provide technical support services pertaining to telecommunications technologies including voice
and data (Internet, e‐mail) transmission as well as videoconferencing;
• Repair and maintain office equipment;
• Assist in system configurations and provide support to users of Information Technology (IT) tools.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The incumbent’s specific tasks will be as follows:

There is an immediate vacancy for a Communications Support Officer grade LE III at the British High Commission.

The successful candidate’s primary role will be to provide smooth administrative and research support to the Communications team, including management of resources and information services and website maintenance, to help ensure the delivery of effective communications, public diplomacy and media work for the British High Commission, including DFID and other key partners.

The main elements of the job include:

Monitoring media coverage of key issues of UK interest.

Acting as first point of contact for public enquiries and managing the enquiry system.

Managing production and distribution of public material including adverts and press releases to internal and external customers.

Supporting the Post webmaster in developing and maintaining the website, including the High Commissioner’s blog, through regular updates and website moderation.

Supporting lead officers in daily proactive press work such as organising press events and handling media enquiries.

Provide administrative support on wider public diplomacy material, budgets and maintaining section records and archive material.

The candidate should ideally be a University Graduate and must possess strong administrative, oral and written communication and customer service skills.

S/he should be highly organised, able to take initiative and to work accurately to deadlines.

Given the nature of work, the candidate will be expected to be a good team worker, able to work under pressure and have a flexible approach to working hours and duties.

The candidate must demonstrate an interest in the media and current affairs and will need a good working knowledge of ICT packages, including the internet, and audio/visual equipment. S/he should speak English and Swahili fluently.

The position is graded at LE IIIB for which the current salary scale starts at Ksh 112,382/- per month before deduction of tax. Where the jobholder is not liable to Kenyan tax the scale will be abated under HM Treasury rules and starts at Ksh 84,795/- per month to take account of the tax they would have paid.

The British High Commission is an equal opportunities employer.

Recruitment and staff management is conducted without regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability or HIV status provided candidates are able to meet the requirements of the position advertised.

The British High Commission does not appoint any agents to process job applications or arrange interviews and expects no fees to be paid to anyone.

Applications should be made in the applicant’s own handwriting and enclosing a full CV, in a sealed envelope addressed to:

Management Assistant – Personnel
“Communications Support Officer”- Vacancy
British High Commission
PO Box 30465, 00100
Upper Hill Road
Nairobi

Deadline: 23 September 2009.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview.

DFID is recruiting for the underlisted positions interested applicants are to click on each job position for more and to apply.

Job Postion: Senior HR Business Partner

To work in partnership with Director Generals, Directors and senior managers to a) ensure the best deployment, management and development of DFID’s people, b) to ensure people issues are embedded and addressed in business planning, strategy and organisational change, and c) to provide tailored solutions and interventions on people related issues.

Closing date for application is: 03 October 2009

Job Postion:HR Business Partner

To work in partnership with Directors and senior managers to a) ensure the best deployment, management and development of DFID’s people, b) to ensure people issues are embedded and addressed in business planning, strategy and organisational change, and c) to provide tailored solutions and interventions on people related issues.

Closing date for application is: 03 October 2009

Job Postion:Low Carbon Development Adviser

To help deliver the growing climate change agenda, we are looking to recruit an A2 Low Carbon Technology Adviser into the Low Carbon Development Team. This is an exciting time to be working on climate change policy. The role of technology and innovation in low carbon development is a DFID priority, with a high level of Ministerial, corporate and cross-Whitehall interest.

Closing date for application is: 03 October 2009

The folowing international job vacancies exists across asia,europe, etc

Technip vacancies

Vacancy; Senior Estimating Engineer(s)

Job title and location:
Senior Estimating Engineer(s) (M/F) / Based in Abu Dhabi, UAE

Reference
TPAUH-A263-002

Mission and responsibilities
Technip has created a new Region in its Organization (Region Middle East) with Headquarters in Abu Dhabi, UAE. In order to develop its Estimating Department, Technip Middle East is looking for Senior Estimating Engineer(s). Under the responsibility of the Head of Division (HOD), and in liaison with engineering disciplines, the Senior Estimating Engineer will have the main following tasks :

* to prepare costing for EPC LSTK proposals
* to develop cost estimates within FEED and conceptual studies
* to supervise and provide training to junior estimating engineers

Profile
Degree in any engineering disciplines.
Experience in Oil & Gas, preferably in both onshore and offshore activities.
Extensive knowledge in estimating of EPC LSTK projects for Oil & Gas facilities (minimum 15 years of experience).
Good knowledge of English language (oral and written).
Good communication skills.
Willing to relocate in Abu Dhabi.
Ability to achieve challenging assignments within schedule.
Experienced with computerized systems & softwares.

If this position is of interest to you, please send us your resume and an introduction letter to:
Technip Abu Dhabi Region Middle East
Al Muroor Road (4th Street)
P.O. Box 7657
Abu Dhabi U.A.E
‘[email protected]’

Allseas Engineering: Survey Engineer

For our office in Delft, the Netherlands, we are looking for a Survey Engineer. From Delft the Subsea Services Department provides survey and ROV support to all our projects that are being executed on board our pipelay and support vessels. The Survey Engineer reports directly to the Supervisor Survey Engineer.

Job requirements:
*BSc in Electronics or Electrical Engineering or HND/HNC;
*Minimum of 3 years experience, in an offshore or marine environment, preferably offshore;
*Knowledge of navigational, geophysical and subsea equipment;
*Hands-on experience in working with ROV’s, acoustic positioning systems, including set-up, deployment and calibration;
*Computer literate, a good appreciation of hardware and software and operating systems is essential.

Job tasks:
*Test and interface survey sensors and systems to vessels, ROV, on-line and off-line systems;
*Perform equipment calibrations;
*Fault finding and maintenance of equipment and data network;
*Liaise with Survey Engineers on board during operations;
*Administrate, report and log-keep of equipment, including the tracking of equipment;
*Adhere to maintenance (preventive-maintenance) schedule for all equipment and communicate with the Supervisor Survey Engineer.

Further information and applications:
For further information, please contact Dick Hendriks, Resources Specialist Subsea Services Department at Allseas Engineering bv: +31 15 2681800.

Candidates fulfilling the requirements may use the online application form or send their letter and CV to:

Allseas Engineering bv
Poortweg 12
2612 PA Delft
The Netherlands
Attn. Patrick Degenaar
Email: [email protected]

AkerSolution Vacancy: Project Controller

Job Title -Project Controller 09-1499
Job Reference -09-1499
Discipline -Administration
Location – Luanda, Angola
Apply by -14 September 2009
Job description -Project Controller Angola

The position holds the responsibility for maintaining a financial update of all projects
Control and verify allocations for cost and income accruals
Tender work and follow up existing contracts
Assist project managers and rig coordinators with project registration
Assist project managers and rig coordinators with activity structure
Assist project managers and rig coordinators with budgeting
Internal monthly project reporting
Assist with allocation estimated for cost and income accruals
External reporting to customers in accordance with contracts
Ensuring that all invoices are issued according to contract and client invoicing procedures
Ensure and certify that all back up documentations have good quality and are according to client requirements
Ensure activities/projects are closed for booking of cost on time

Knowledge / Experience / Qualifications

Degree qualified in Accounting, Business Administration or Economy preferred
Demonstrable previous experience working in a similar role
Oil and gas experience preferred
Knowledge of SAP, ERP, Excel, PowerPoint, Bid preparation etc
Fluency in English both written and spoken.

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Allseas Engineering: (Senior) Naval Architect

For our office in Delft, the Netherlands, we are looking for a (Senior) Naval Architect. The Engineering Department has the responsibility for all job preparatory work such as design, analysis, working procedures, material take off and offshore engineering support in relation to Allseas’ vessels and equipment. The (Senior) Naval Architect is the Engineering Department’s responsible person in relation to Naval Architecture and Engineering. The (Senior) Naval Architect reports directly to the Manager Innovations.

Job requirements:

*HTS or TU Marine Technology;
*Minimum of 3 years experience, preferably in offshore engineering;
*Prepared to work offshore occasionally;
*Good knowledge of Windows and MS Office applications;
*Good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Job tasks:

*Assist and advise Technical and Operations Departments on ensuring compliance with class requirements and relevant codes for Allseas’ vessels;
*Ensure that software is up to date and validated;
*Prepare vessel modification proposals and/or liaise with Structural Engineering, Technical and Operations Departments on these modifications;
*Prepare and attend procedures for vessel tests or special marine operations;
*Prepare calculations on stability, vessel motions, propulsion and vessel strength.

Further information and applications:
For further information, please contact Patrick Degenaar, Recruiter at Allseas Engineering bv: +31 15 2681800.

Candidates fulfilling the requirements may use the online application form or send their letter and CV to:

Allseas Engineering bv
Poortweg 12
2612 PA Delft
The Netherlands
Attn. Patrick Degenaar
Email: [email protected]