Vehicle Inspection Specialist

Profil et qualifications requis

Qualifications and skills:

• A thorough understanding of the international transport/vehicle inspection sector is required;
• An university degree in engineering especially related to transport/vehicles is highly desirable;;
• Some understanding of the economics of services provision by government, privatisation and PP is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills are required with excellent written and spoken English (the working language of the project);
• An ability to work effectively as part of a team;
• A mature level of sensitivity and diplomacy in working within agreed protocols, is required.

Professional Experience:

• At least 15 years professional experience in the automobile industry or road traffic regulating bodies or road traffic advising industry;
• Experience of advising public authorities is required;
• Extensive experience of Vehicle Inspection Services in various countries (including middle-income countries) with previous experience of having undertaken two similar studies to this assignment to include advising public authorities on the organisation of VIS;
• Previous experience of working on international TA projects and of meeting work schedules on time and within budget is required;
• Professional experience of working in the Middle East, preferably in Jordan, would be an advantage.

To apply

Applications and updated CV should be submitted to recrutement-tra.egis-bceomegis.fr

Marketing and Product Development Specialists – Banking/Leasing/Sustainable Energy Finance

Call for Marketing and Product Development Specialists – Banking/Leasing/Sustainable Energy Finance

About DAI

DAI works at the cutting edge of international development, combining technical excellence, professional project management, and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970, DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries, providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations, democratic governance and public sector management, agriculture and agribusiness, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, HIV/AIDS, avian influenza control, water and natural resources management, and energy and climate change. Clients include international development agencies, international lending institutions, private corporations and philanthropies, and host-country governments.

Objective of the role:

DAI is at the forefront of catalyzing SME financial services in developing and transition economies, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe. We are actively recruiting for key experts for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) for anticipated projects with our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The SME marketing and product development specialist will work under the guidance of an international Banking or Leasing expert in an donor-funded project advising banks or leasing firms in the area of lending/leasing to the SME sector. The consultant will work in close co-ordination with the marketing staff of the beneficiary firm and will lead the development and implementation of a marketing campaign for SME financing products.

Requirements:

At least 5 years of experience in developing and marketing new banking and/or leasing products

Experience in developing and implementing marketing strategies

Experience in Central and Eastern European banks and/or leasing firms

Good social and communication skills and ability to deal with all levels of bank staff, from senior managers to loan/lease officers.

Working knowledge of English

Desirable:

Experience in the implementation of donor-based projects

Experience in managing marketing budgets of over €50,000

How to apply:

Please send in a covering letter and CV to europerecruit@dai.com

Programme Management Support Officer – Cross-Regional Project

To provide coordinative, monitoring, and reporting support for cross-regional programmes, particularly KfW funded project(s)

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participate in, organize, and/or lead capacity building and training to improve overall understanding of the project’s conceptual and implementation dimensions for all staff relevant to the project.
• Monitor the project’s activities and budget utilization in support to relevant AKF departments to ensure that they’re on track according to programme implementation timelines, particularly the infrastructure component.
• Provide regular, high quality reports to the Regional Director in the respective regions and the Programme Coordinator in Kabul on the projects as appropriately required;
• Liaise / coordinate with sector heads relevant to the project (namely the HID/CD department, M&E staff, the Engineering team, the Finance team, and the Natural Resource Management department as it relates to particular infrastructure projects) in support of overall programme implementation and the sectors’ respective leadership;
• Liaise / Coordinate with regional Programme Officers on KfW issues;
• Provide problem-solving support to other team members, including engineering staff and social organizers;
• Facilitate and participate in discussions and the presentation of project information/evaluations related to the project with donors, partners, and relevant stakeholders;
• Liaise / Coordinate with other AKDN Agencies, NGOs, PRTs, and Governmental Agencies as required;
• Ensure that all project implementation activities comply with approved workplans and designs and are within the framework of KfW requirements;
• Work closely with the authorized Equipment/Commodities Procurement Team, i.e., the Procurement Managers of AKF, to ensure that the procurement process of the project is in compliance with the KfW and AKDN procurement guidelines.
• Support M&E activities (including baseline studies);
• Participate in recruitment activities relevant to this position’s roles and responsibilities;
• Support social organizers in community mobilization, conflict resolution, etc.;
• Assist the national coordination team in preparation of strategic communication materials
• Any other tasks relevant to the roles and responsibilities of this position as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications and Experience:
• Relevant University Degree or equivalent Diploma from a recognized institution preferred.
• At least 2 years experience in the related field.
• Good Computer Knowledge in MS Office packages, particularly Word, Excel, and Access highly desired.
• Good communication, analytical, and problem solving skills for complex issues.
• Demonstrable aptitude in project coordination, oversight, or management experience
• Capacity to work independently, with teams and international managers, and in difficult conditions.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking individual.
• Strong capacity for planning, time management, and personal organization.
• Strong familiarity with M&E systems

How to apply

www.akdn.org

Senior Program Associate for CPM

The Senior Program Associate for CPM provides direct technical assistance to improve international pharmaceutical systems, primarily in developing countries. His or her work is based in the MSH Center for Pharmaceutical Management (CPM). He or she may coordinate and/or manage one or more CPM central or field-based technical assistance activities, including training and/or operations research activities.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

I. Technical Assistance: Provide technical assistance in seven general technical areas that are described below in paragraphs A through G. The work will typically involve collaboration with other CPM staff and in some cases, collaboration with external staff. Specific technical responsibilities may include work in any of the following areas:

A. Policy Options Analysis, Strategic Planning and Implementation
1. Plan, organize and conduct pharmaceutical sector assessments of public and private sectors and conduct policy options analyses based on the assessment findings. Develop detailed reports that define problems and gaps in services and recommend steps to remedy deficiencies.
2. Provide technical assistance to evaluate client health systems and to determine the optimal mix of methods for financing necessary pharmaceutical supply, and to implement reforms including cost-sharing programs and revolving medicine funds.
3. Assist clients in developing and implementing appropriate pharmaceutical benefit management systems.
4. Assist clients in developing or revising local or national medicines policies and in developing appropriate pharmaceutical service delivery models for the local environment.

B. Selection & Formulary Management
1. Provide technical assistance helping clients to implement effective systems for medicines evaluation and to develop appropriate formularies and essential medicines lists.
2. Assist clients to develop and implement Medicines and Therapeutics Committees and train committee members in their roles and responsibilities.
3. Assist clients to develop appropriate monitoring systems to track therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions for medicines used in the health system.

4. Provide technical assistance to ensure that pharmacoeconomics is appropriately incorporated into the medicine selection process of client health systems.

C. Supply Chain Management
1. Based on policy options analysis, assist clients to identify best options for organizing their supply systems for maximum effectiveness and efficiency, including consideration of various combinations of centralization/decentralization and public/private service delivery. Perform cost analysis modeling the impact of options considered.
2. Provide technical assistance to implement and sustain effective supply chains for medicines, contraceptives, vaccines and related commodities. This may involve work on:
- quantification of needs
- supplier pre-qualification/selection
- procurement/tender management
- inventory management
- customs/port clearance management
- warehouse management
- distribution and transport
- financial management in supply chain
- human resource management
- management information
- performance monitoring

D. Pharmaceutical Regulation and Product Quality Assurance
1. Assist clients to evaluate needs for pharmaceutical regulations and regulatory procedures, evaluate functionality of existing regulations and enforcement procedures, and recommend appropriate modifications or new approaches.
2. Assist clients to implement appropriate medicine registration procedures including implementation of automated information systems as appropriate.
3. Assist clients to evaluate capacities and needs in the area of product quality assurance testing, and to identify the best options to assure appropriate access to QA testing; this may include helping clients to implement thin-layer chromatography techniques.
4. Assist clients to develop and implement product quality monitoring systems, involving appropriate involvement by public and private sectors.

E. Private Sector Collaborations
1. Contribute to design and completion of pharmaceutical sector assessments by focusing on private sector capacities, as well as documented performance and interests in supporting public health objectives.
2. Based on assessment of public and private sector capacities, performance, and interests, help clients to design and implement appropriate country-level public/private collaborations to strengthen medicine, vaccine and/or commodity management for public health.
3. Provide technical assistance as required to global public/private collaborations, helping to design, implement and monitor medicine management systems appropriate to the specific type of program.

F. Rational Use/Behavior Change
1. Design and implement appropriate programs to allow policy makers, health care providers and consumers to access and use information, covering areas such as therapeutics, medicine efficacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacovigilance, medicine product quality, supplier performance, and pricing.
2. In collaboration with CPM Technical Deputy Director, design and/or implement studies to determine usage patterns and the underlying causes of irrational use for medicines, vaccines and related commodities in public or private sector.
3. Assist clients to develop, implement and evaluate the impact of medicine use review programs.
4. In collaboration with CPM Technical Deputy Director, design and/or implement programs to promote rational use of medicines, vaccines and related commodities aimed at health care providers in public and/or private sectors, and programs to determine medicine-seeking behavior of consumers and to improve adherence to prescribed therapy and independent choices made by consumers.

G. Clinical Programs
1. Develop, implement and provide technical assistance to programs aimed at containing antimicrobial resistance.
2. Develop, implement and provide technical assistance to improve medicine management for priority disease-programs such as HIV-AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and maternal and child health.
3. Develop, implement and provide technical assistance to programs that help clients monitor and evaluate the therapeutic effectiveness of clinical services and strengthen clinical service delivery.

II. Country Program Management: Develop, launch, and manage country programs as assigned. Country programs may involve work in any or all of the above-listed technical areas 1A through 1G. Responsibilities include budget management and supervision of hired staff working on the specific country program.

III. Work Group Coordination: Take responsibility for defining objectives and progress indicators, organizing technical staff (CPM and external) input according to project needs and objectives, developing work plans, developing and managing budgets, and managing work of project to achieve defined objectives as assigned.

IV. Medicine Management Training Courses: As necessary, plan, organize and conduct training courses covering technical areas described in 1A-1G above. In cooperation with CPM Training Coordinator, develop training materials relevant to the targeted training group. Courses may be based in the United States (Washington D.C. or Boston), Europe, or in developing countries.

V. Tools/Manuals: As necessary, collaborate with CPM Tools/Publications staff to develop, test, and deploy electronic and hard copy tools and manuals to support research and technical assistance programs.

VI. Technical Assistance Networks and Organizations in Developing Countries: Support the development of these networks and organizations. Train support personnel and professionals in: assessment methodology, management of training, technical assistance methods, financial management, and use of computer hardware and software.

VII. CPM Administration and Development: In coordination with other CPM staff, maintain liaison with international organizations, donor agencies, foundations, universities, and voluntary organizations. As part of an overall CPM and MSH strategy, seek opportunities for new projects: research, publications, and other development activities; and develop necessary technical and budgetary proposals.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree or other professional degree in a health related field required; physician or pharmacist qualification preferred.
2. Significant work experience providing professional consulting services to medicine, vaccine or contraceptive management programs in developing countries preferred.
3. Experience with programs supported by international agencies such as WHO, World Bank and bilateral agencies such as USAID.
4. Ability to write lucid technical reports and documents in English is required.
5. Fluency in Spanish, French and/or Portuguese is strongly preferred.
6. Ability and availability to travel internationally 30% of time or more.
7. Competence in use of word processing programs required, and experience with spreadsheets and database applications strongly preferred.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

How to apply

https://jobs-msh.icims.com/jobs/3579/job

Chief Human Rights and Justice Section, P-5

Burundi - Bujumbura

Chief Human Rights and Justice Section, P-5

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 11 Mar 2011
DATE OF ISSUANCE: 09 Feb 2011
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: United Nations Integrated Office in Burundi
DUTY STATION: Bujumbura
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 11-HRI-BINUB-425152-R-BUJUMBURA

Remuneration
Depending on professional background, experience and family situation, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
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United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity

Responsibilities

Under the overall supervision of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) in Burundi, and the substantive support and guidance of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the incumbent will perform the following main functions as Head of the Human Rights and Justice component: Advisory and Representative role: Act as the Senior Adviser to the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and report directly to him/her on issues related to the work of the component, including as regard to human rights, judicial affairs, corrections, transitional justice and the rule of law; Act as the Representative of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Burundi, and report to the High Commissioner in Geneva on issues related to human rights; Represent the Human Rights & Justice component and OHCHR at interagency meetings at country level and advise UN Country Team (UNCT) and Humanitarian Country Team (HCT), as appropriate, to ensure human rights and a human rights based approach are fully integrated into political, humanitarian and development efforts, including with respect to the United Nations Development Assistance and Integrated Strategic Frameworks (UNDAF and ISF), the Consolidated (Humanitarian) Appeal (CAP/CHAP) processes, as well as the national Poverty Reduction Strategy Process (PRSP); Represent the mission and OHCHR on human rights and justice matters during contacts with national and international organisations working in the field of human rights, diplomatic missions, donors and other international actors; Participate in the mission's internal policy and decision-making processes and advice on policy, strategic and operational decisions that may have human rights and justice implications; Participate in the senior management meetings and inform its participants on the activities of the Human Rights and Justice component and recommend measures necessary or desirable for other components of the mission to better protect and promote human rights and justice in Burundi and implement a human rights based approach. Substantive coordination: Assist the Government of Burundi, in close coordination with UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes and other components of the Mission, in its efforts to promote human rights, judicial and corrections development, the rule of law and accountability through, inter alia, the integration of international human rights and criminal justice norms and standards into the legal, judicial, correctional and security sector reform initiatives; the provision of strategic and technical support for the establishment of transitional justice mechanisms; the training of law enforcement bodies on human rights and gender and sexual gender-based violence, and by supporting the capacity building efforts for civil society's engagement with the Government; Ensure the provision of technical advice for strengthening the independence, capacities and legal frameworks key national institutions, in particular judicial and parliamentary institutions, in line with international standards and principles; Ensure the provision of technical expertise for the establishment and strengthening of a National Human Rights Commission and other oversight and accountability institutions, including the Office of the Ombudsman; Ensure the provision of technical advice, and coordinate strategic and operational support to transitional justice mechanisms, established with a view to combating impunity and fostering national reconciliation; Ensure the provision of technical advice and support for the development of the Burundi prison system, including the implementation of a strategic plan for the system; Direct the provision of technical assistance for strengthening the capacity of the Government to meet its human rights obligations including treaty reporting and Universal Periodic Review, and support the mandate of the Independent Expert of the U.N. Human Rights Council on the situation of human rights in Burundi, including in-country missions and reporting, as required; Ensure
monitoring of the human rights situation, including economic, social and cultural rights, as well as the institutional functioning of key rule of law institutions such as police stations, prosecutors' offices, the courts and prisons. Ensure the component collects and analyses information from across the Mission, maintains an updated and functioning human rights database and information management system, and issues public reports on the human rights situation; Establish and maintain principled, constructive working relationships with Burundian authorities in the field of human rights, justice and transitional justice. Support regular dialogue between the Mission, national authorities, and stakeholders, to review progress and gaps, and to follow-up on the implementation of measures for improved human rights compliance, especially by security and law enforcement services; Support Burundian civil society organisations in building their capacity to advocate, monitor and contribute to the development of initiatives, policies and reforms that ensure the respect, protection and fulfilment of human rights, including through fostering dialogue between Government institutions, the UN and civil society; Ensure, as OHCHR representative, that human rights considerations are reflected and integrated in humanitarian activities, including in emergency planning, preparedness and response of the UNCT and HCT, and through participating in and/or playing a lead role in the work of the Protection Cluster, as appropriate and if activated; Ensure the component's contribution to the commitment of the UN to mainstream human rights and integrate gender perspectives/considerations and specific women/girls' rights issues in all the Sections' activities. Managerial responsibilities: Responsible for the overall management of the Human Rights and Justice component, through, inter-alia, formulating the substantive work program of the office and the achievement of the objectives contained therein, allocating resources, preparation and reporting on budget and other programme planning and performance exercises; evaluating staff's performance and ensuring correct staffing of the component; Ensure and demonstrate commitment to build the component's staff competencies, particularly of national staff, to facilitate future transition of responsibilities; Support forward planning by the UN system and national counterparts to meet medium and longer-term human rights needs in Burundi; Responsible for the management and implementation of OHCHR funded projects in Burundi; Maintain close liaison with OHCHR-HQ, including with geographical desk officers, and ensure timely communications on the human rights and justice situation including with the treaty monitoring bodies and the special procedures mechanisms; Perform other duties as required by the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and by the HC/OHCHR.

Competencies
Professionalism – Excellent knowledge of and exposure to a range of human rights and justice, including gender issues, the rules governing their protection and the mechanisms available in case of their violations; Familiarity with transitional justice processes, and strengthening justice sector institutions including the prison system; Capacity to relate to and integrate human rights issues and perspectives into other fields -humanitarian action, development, rule of law, legislation reforms and vice versa; Knowledge and understanding of gender concepts and methodologies to integrate women/girl’s rights issues in programmes and activities; Good understanding of the political background and human rights situation in Burundi and the Great Lakes region; Ability to work and act under pressure in a politically and stressful environment, with a minimum of comfort and in precarious security conditions; Sound political judgment, impartiality, diplomacy and discretion. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations. Leadership – Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvement; and provide advice and guidance to others. Managerial Performance - Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; Makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; Accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; Monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; Is able to build and manage large teams by creating an enabling and motivating environment. Vision – Ability to identify strategic issues, opportunities and risks; Clear communication of links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organisational direction and to inspire others to pursue that same direction. Ability to convey enthusiasm about future possibilities. Empowering others - Encourages others to set challenging goals; Holds others accountable for achieving results related to their area of responsibility and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings; Genuinely values all staff members' input and expertise; Shows appreciation and rewards achievement and efforts; Involves others when making decisions that affect them. Communication – Ability to establish and maintain trust and effective working relations with people of different cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity; Capacity to advice and transfer knowledge to external partners, stakeholders, senior officials and staff at all levels; Ability to present and defend difficult positions to external partners, stakeholders, senior officials, and to present information in a concise, persuasive and accurate manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Advanced university degree (Masters degree or equivalent) in law, political sciences, international relations, social sciences or other discipline, preferably with specialisation in human rights. A relevant combination of university degree, professional training and experience may be considered in lieu of the advanced degree.

Work Experience
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience acquired at national and international levels in the field of human rights, justice and the rule of law, including in a post-conflict environment and in the development and implementation of capacity building programmes, with at least 3 managing teams. Previous experience in building national institutional capacities to promote and protect human rights is required. Proven experience in public speaking and working with senior governmental officials.

Languages
Fluency in oral and written French and English is required.

Other Skills

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). English and French are the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

How to apply

How to apply

All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement. Because applications submitted by United Nations (UN) staff members are considered first, provided the eligibility requirements set out in ST/AI/2006/3 are met and the application is submitted in a timely fashion, staff members should apply within 15-day or 30-day mark.

Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please go to “My UN” page and check the status of your application by clicking on “View Application History”, and resubmit the application, if necessary.

1.To start the application process, applicants are required to register by opening a "My UN" account. Go to Login, and Register as a User. Fill in the form and choose a User Name and Password.
2.After opening the account, applicants may apply for vacancies using the Personal History Profile (PHP) provided. Once the PHP has been completed for a particular vacancy, it can be saved and used for future applications. The PHP may be up-dated, when necessary, for future applications.
3.In completing the PHP, please note that all fields marked with an asterisk must be completed.
4.UN staff members must submit scanned copies of their two latest Performance Appraisal System (PAS) reports at the time of application to the appropriate Human Resources Office (HRO)/Personnel Office (PO) to the email address below, clearly indicating the vacancy announcement number. In case you have no access to the digitizing equipment, please submit hard copies of the two latest PAS reports to the relevant HRO/PO via fax.

E-mail: staffing@un.org,

Fax: 1-212-963-2800

Please see the Frequently Asked Questions, if you encounter problems when applying.

Director, Office of Audit and Oversight (AUO)

Vacancy announcement number:	11/05/P
Date of issue:	7 February 2011
Deadline for applications:	21 February 2011
Position Title:	Director - Office of Audit and Oversight (AUO)
Organizational unit:	Office of the President
Level:	D-1
CCOG Code:	1.A.21
Duty station:	Rome
Date of entry on duty:	As soon as possible
Duration of assignment:	2-year fixed term - (renewable)

Organizational Context: Leading the IFAD Internal Oversight function and reporting to the President, the incumbent performs a strategic role in helping the Fund accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal control processes; by leading IFAD’s efforts to prevent and detect fraud and corruption, and investigate all allegations of irregularities in its activities and operations; and by interacting with the Audit Committee and Executive Board the oversight plans and results of its work as outlined in the Charter for IFAD’s Office of Audit and Oversight .

Building and managing a team of audit and oversight specialists, the incumbent creates and maintains organizational capacity to safeguard and reinforce IFAD’s reputation as a responsible steward of public resources.

Responsibilities

• Advises the President, Senior Management and Governing Bodies on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Fund’s governance, risk management and internal control systems; recommends improvements where needed; and reports periodically to the Governing Bodies on the activities of the Office and on the implementation of oversight recommendations.
• Defines audit and investigation objectives, strategies, policies, and procedures and establishes internal oversight priorities and plans by reference to an assessment of risks and the Fund’s strategic priorities; and coordinates with the external auditor to achieve optimal use of audit resources.
• Develops and maintains an appropriate organizational and staffing structure to accomplish internal oversight goals as per its Charter and manages the work of the internal oversight team, ensuring compliance with well-recognized international standards for such activities.
• Coordinates with other offices of the Fund to promote modern risk management, internal control, corporate governance practices and business ethics, and to mainstream the Fund’s policy for preventing fraud, corruption and irregular practices in its activities and operations.
• Builds collaborative networks with oversight entities and represents IFAD at meetings of the UN/IFI oversight services as well as at other international fora, ensuring that IFAD contributes to development of system oversight standards and guidelines.

Qualification and experience

Education and experience

• Advanced University degree or its equivalent in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, law or related field is required. An internationally recognized professional qualification in accounting, auditing or related field is essential.
• At least twelve 12 years experience and demonstrated technical competence at a managerial level in audit, investigations, oversight or other directly relevant knowledge. At least 5 years’ audit and investigation experience with a multilateral financial institution is required.
• High level and progressively responsible professional experience in applying state-of-the-art audit, investigation and modern management practices.
• Sound knowledge of international auditing and accounting standards and corporate governance, risk management and internal control practices, techniques and principles.

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to set out a coherent argument in presentations and group interactions in English;
• Adept in the use of information and communications technology;
• Working knowledge of an additional IFAD language (Arabic, French, and/or Spanish) would be an asset.

Competencies

• Leads and manages change with integrity, trustworthiness and confidence, keeping IFAD vision and values at the forefront of actions.
• Strong, independent mental attitude and highest integrity and ability to inspire and nurture an organizational culture of ethics and fairness.
• Leads, directs and manages a results-oriented programme through excellent management, organizational, team-building, staff development, technical leadership skills and an innovative approach.
• Establishes and fosters effective professional relationships with professional peers internal and external to the Fund; as well as with the senior management of the organization.
• Commits to personal performance and self-development and is able to develop others and manage their performance.

Other information

Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD; and they may be assigned by him/her to any of the activities of IFAD, including field assignments and/or rotation within IFAD. IFAD reserves the right to appoint a candidate at the appropriate grade commensurate with experience and knowledge.

IFAD encourages qualified women and candidates from developing countries to apply. Special attention will be given to applications from internal candidates.

Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing IFAD’s Personal History Form (PHF) in English. A separate CV may be attached if you desire, only as a supplement and not a substitute to the PHF. The applications need to be addressed to the Human Resources Division, Via Paolo di Dono 44, 00142 Rome, Italy, Fax +39-06-5043463, Email vacancy@ifad.org. and must clearly indicate the Vacancy Number and position title. Any application received by IFAD after the closing date or not fulfilling the above-indicated requirements, will not be considered.

In the interest of making most cost effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful.

Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.

Senior Technical Adviser – Gender, empowerment and social inclusion for rural development

Vacancy announcement number:	11/06/P
Date of issue:	12 February 2011
Deadline for applications:	11 March 2011
Position Title:	Senior Technical Adviser – Gender, empowerment and social inclusion for rural development
Organizational unit:	Policy and Technical Advisory Division - Programme Management Department
Level:	P-5
CCOG Code:	1.A.11
Duty station:	Rome
Date of entry on duty:	As soon as possible
Duration of assignment:	3-year fixed term

Organizational context

IFAD is an International Financial Institution and a Specialized United Nations Agency whose mission is to enable poor rural people to overcome poverty. IFAD’s headquarters is in Rome, Italy, and its staff work with very poor rural people, their governments, communities and organisations in more than 80 countries to develop and finance programmes and projects aimed at increasing agricultural productivity and incomes.

The Policy and Technical Advisory Division (PTA) aims to strengthen the quality of IFAD’s portfolio of country programmes (comprising loans, grants and associated activities) as regards technological, institutional and policy aspects. The Division supports IFAD investment in developing and applying a knowledge base on pro-poor, community-led rural development. This knowledge management provides the basis for PTA’s quality enhancement of the Fund’s programmes and partnership development for rural poverty reduction.

As a Senior Technical Advisor, the incumbent will work under the management of the Director of the Policy and Technical Advisory Division (PTA).

The incumbent shall carry out the duties and responsibilities described below:

• Provide up-to-date professional advice to improve the capacity of IFAD and its partners to design, implement and monitor programmes that promote gender equality and social inclusion; are targeted to the poor, and empower local communities.
• Provide technological, institutional and operational policy support to staff, field missions and regional programmes at all stages of the country programme and project cycle, including implementation support in the thematic areas indicated.
• Pro-actively orient and manage applied research work to fill gaps and obtain feedback in knowledge in his/her professional area/domain.
• Develop tools, guidelines and advice concerning his/her area of expertise.
• Facilitate, internally and externally, cross-regional exchange of knowledge, and documentation of field tested approaches with potential for upscaling in the areas of gender equality; empowerment and social inclusion; pro-poor targeting.
• Facilitate integration of issues related to gender equality, empowerment, targeting, and social inclusion in the different thematic areas which the Division covers (including sustainable agriculture and development, natural resource management and climate change; rural infrastructures, marketing and value-chains, rural institutions and farmer organisations).
• Develop partnerships for purposes of joint advocacy and knowledge generation and sharing, and represent IFAD at international fora in her/his professional area/domain.
• Perform other related duties as may be requested by the Director of the Division.

Education and experience

• Advanced university degree in at least one of the following disciplines: Sociology, Social Anthropology, Gender in Development, Rural Development Studies, Economics, Human Geography, or related fields.
• Ten-to- fifteen years of relevant experience in rural development in developing countries.
• Professional experience in working on gender issues and in one or more of the following: gender sensitive poverty and livelihoods analysis; social inclusion and pro-poor targeting; participatory methodologies and community development; youth and indigenous people.
• Familiarity with different stages of the project/programme cycle (design, implementation, supervisions, monitoring and evaluation).
• Knowledge of current issues in agricultural and rural development.

Technical/functional competencies

• Planner and Organiser/Decision-Maker – you will have excellent judgement and the ability to think strategically, assessing and responding to new challenges in rural development. You will be able to set clear priorities within a boundless and often challenging agenda.
  
• Team Worker/Builder – you will have strong interpersonal skills, that will allow you to develop a close and effective working relationship with internal and external clients at all levels. You will have the ability both to lead and to work effectively in teams;
  
• Leader / Performer – you will have excellent management skills, and be able to deploy them in a multicultural setting. You will have the ability to inspire teams to work together to achieve stretching objectives.
  
• Negotiator and Communicator – you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, and the ability to present coherent and convincing strategic analysis. You will have the ability to achieve results through motivating people and influencing partners.
  
• Facilitator of Change - you will balance a responsive and proactive approach to meeting client needs, encouraging staff to understand client needs and concerns and ensuring provision of customized services and products as appropriate.
  
• Model of integrity, trustworthy and confident – you will champion IFAD’s core values - Results, Integrity, Professionalism and Respect.
  

Communication

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; including the ability to set out a coherent argument in presentations and group interactions.
• Working knowledge of an additional IFAD language (Arabic, French, Spanish).
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft packages and electronic communication.

Other information

In principle, this is a Rome based position. However, applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD, and they may be assigned by him/her to any of the activities of IFAD, including field assignments and/or rotation within IFAD. . IFAD reserves the right to appoint a candidate at the appropriate grade commensurate with experience and knowledge.

Interested candidates are requested to apply by completing IFAD’s Personal History Form (PHF) in English. A separate CV may be attached if you desire, only as a supplement and not a substitute to the PHF. The applications need to be addressed to the Human Resources Division, Via Paolo di Dono 44, 00142 Rome, Italy, Fax +39-06-5043463, Email vacancy@ifad.org. and must clearly indicate the Vacancy Number and position title. Any application received by IFAD after the closing date or not fulfilling the above-indicated requirements, will not be considered.

In the interest of making most cost effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful.

Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.

IT Business Analyst ll - World Vision

A Business Analyst (BA) is responsible for identifying the business needs of their Customers and project stakeholders to help determine solutions to business problems. The BA leads all activities related to business case development, requirements development and requirements management through the rigor of activities across the Business Solutions Lifecycle [Strategic planning, Enterprise Analysis, Requirements, Design, Construction, Test, Delivery, Operations & Maintenance, Deactivate]. Specifically, the Business Analyst elicits, analyzes, validates and documents business, organizational and/or operational requirements. Solutions are not predetermined by the Business Analyst, but are driven solely by the requirements of the business at World Vision International. Solutions often include a systems development component, but may also consist of process improvement or organizational change.

The Business Analyst 2 will be responsible for the following core activities:
*Identify and understand the business problem and the impact of the proposed solution on the organization’s operations.*Document the complex areas of project scope, objectives, added value or benefit expectations, using an integrated set of analysis and modeling tools.**Evaluate Customer business needs, thus contributing to strategic planning of information systems and technology directions.
*Assist the Customer in determining the strategic direction of the organization
*Liaise with major Customers during preliminary installation and testing of new products and services
*Design and develop high quality business solutions

** This position requires the candidate to be fluent/bilingual in English and Spanish. Please do not apply if you are not fluent in both languages for your application will not be considered for this role.
Activities: Elicitation, Analysis, Specification, Documentation and Validation
Deliverables: User Class Analysis, Requirements Management Plan, Feature Prioritization Matrix, Requirements Documentation (Business/Functional/Non-Functional/Technical), Requirements Feasibility, Alternative Study, Requirements Baseline, Outsource Development Decision, Request For Proposal
Skills and Techniques: Requirements Gathering Tools, Requirements Facilitation Skills, Requirements Writing, Early Requirement Verification Techniques, Partitioning and Decomposition of Requirements, Risk Planning Techniques, Risk Identification Techniques, Risk Analysis and Response Planning Tools, Prototyping Techniques, Feasibility and Alternative Analysis Techniques.
Phase: Design Activities: Allocate and Trace Requirements, Mitigate Risks, Trade Off Analysis, Prototype
Deliverables: Requirements Change Management Plan, Requirements Traceability Matrix, Outsource Test Decision, Request For Proposal, Test Plan, Test Cases, Test Scenarios
Skills and Techniques: Change Management Tools, Requirements Allocation Techniques, Prototyping Techniques
Phase: Construction Activities: Manage Change, Trace Requirements
Deliverables: Development Code-Based Tests
Phase: Test Activities: System/Unit Testing, User Acceptance Testing
Deliverables: Functional Tests, Supplemental Tests, User Acceptance Tests
Skills and Techniques: Verification Techniques, Validation Techniques
Activities: Presentations, Training, Delivery, Final Documentation
Deliverables: Presentation Materials, Training Guides, System Delivery, Post-Implementation Support
Skills and Techniques: Facilitation skills, User Surveys and Interviews

Phase: Operations & Maintenance

Activities: Documentation and Knowledge Transfer
Deliverables: System Maintenance and Enhancements
Skills and Techniques: Change Management Tools
Phase: Deactivate · Carry out additional responsibilities and projects as assigned, including administrative and Planning Functions
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: ·
Fundamental BA skill set requirements:
Elicit Requirements
Conduct elicitation sessions; interviews, surveys, focus groups, workshops
Analyze and Specify Requirements
Construct models, process, data, workflow, object-oriented, use-cases, functional decomposition diagrams, etc
Develop business architecture: as-is and to-be models
Analyze and manage requirement risk
Structure requirements for traceability
Prioritize requirements
Draft requirement specifications
Document, Validate, and Manage Requirements
Finalize the requirements artifact set
Plan and conduct structured quality reviews of requirements and solutions
Develop test plans
Support technical team
Manage User Acceptance Test activities
Manage changes to requirements
Solution Delivery, O&M
Manage Customer acceptance of new Business solutions
Analyze held desk requests
Conduct root-cause analysis of problems
Plan and implement continuous improvement of the solution
Administer Customer satisfaction surveys
Measure the value of new Business solutions and compare to benefit estimate in Business Case
Conduct root-cause analysis if the benefit was not obtained
Mentor junior-level Business Analysts
Administrative, analytical, and reporting skills
Time management and personal organization
Independent self-starter with a composition of technical/soft skills, and domain experience suitable to World Vision’s environment
(3 - 5 years) Relevant working knowledge of a Business Solutions Lifecycle (or equivalent framework/methodology) [Strategic Planning / Enterprise Analysis / Requirements / Design / Construction / Test / Deliver / Operations & Maintenance / Deactivate]
(3 - 5 years) Relevant working knowledge of a Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) [Waterfall, Agile, RUP, Spiral, etc]
Demonstrated experience with technical team compositions and delineation of roles (Systems Architecture, Project Manager, Systems Developer, Tester, Support Operations, etc)
Demonstrated experience in Microfinance
Demonstrated ability to be Service oriented, with logical thought processes and analytical problem solving.
Demonstrated experience working under pressure and on multiple tasks/projects
Demonstrated experience communicating through various mediums (Written / Oral), and capable of facilitating/training/presenting information to both technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to rapidly gain proficiency on new technology and skills as needed by the work engagement (tools, frameworks, trends)
Demonstrated experience with CASE and ALM tools
Experience with Organizational Change management and Negotiations
Experience with Business Analysis framework (ex. IIBA – CBAP (or equivalent) preferred
Knowledge of Process Improvement frameworks (ex. Sig Sigma, Lean, etc) preferred

OTHER POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Fully Fluent/Bilingual: English & Spanish
Business Communications: English & Spanish
Must be able to travel internationally 65%- 70 %

CORE CAPABILITIES:
Achieving quality results and service
This capability is about keeping the end in mind and getting things done to ensure the quality of the program or activity. It involves being proactive and taking personal responsibility for action. It means that customers are satisfied, work has the desired impact and staff demonstrates a desire to achieve excellence. Indicators:
**Clarifies the goals and purpose of work tasks
**Completes tasks in a timely, cost effective way
** Responds promptly in a professional manner
**Stays committed to outcomes despite obstacles
**Achieves predefined results and outcomes using ethical, best practice methods.
Communicating information effectively
This capability is about managing the communication of ideas, requests and information to others. It involves openness, listening, reflection, feedback, and includes non-verbal, verbal and written channels. The emphasis is also on maintaining positive relationships. Indicators:
** Uses effective questions to gather relevant information
** Writes clearly and conveys intended meaning
** Listens actively, shows appropriate nonverbal behavior. Presents appropriate information openly and willingly

Thinking clearly, deeply, and broadly
This capability is about thinking about what is important to the role, task or issue at hand. It involves analytical, conceptual, and critical thinking in order to bring greater clarity. It helps people to see underlying assumptions and make sense out of ambiguous information. Indicators:
** Asks key questions and gathers relevant information
** Sees relationship between cause, effects, and big picture
** Breaks down complex information into simple language. Identifies gaps, trends, priorities and key issues
Practicing continuous innovation & creativity
This capability is about keeping the end in mind and getting things done to ensure the quality of the program or activity. It involves being proactive and taking personal responsibility for action. It means that customers are satisfied, work has the desired impact and staff demonstrates a desire to achieve excellence. Indicators:
**Clarifies the goals and purpose of work tasks
**Completes tasks in a timely, cost effective way
** Responds promptly in a professional manner
**Stays committed to outcomes despite obstacles
**Achieves predefined results and outcomes using ethical, best practice methods.
Practicing accountability and integrity his capability is about exercising stewardship of resources and proving to be trustworthy. It means being consistent between the actions we take and the words we use. It involves adhering to standards of service and honoring them in a professional way. Indicators:
** Clarifies the standards that need to be followed
** Demonstrates personal integrity and trustworthiness
** Pursues thoroughness and appropriate detail
** Communicates with integrity to different stakeholders. Maximizes use of resources to meet standards
Influencing individuals and groups
This capability is about being able to formally and informally assert opinions, influence others, build bridges between dissenting views and attract people toward a shared understanding. It means influence and advocacy that causes others to willingly alter their perspective. Indicators:
** Seeks to understand and respect differing perspectives and viewpoints
** Takes a stand on behalf of issues and groups
** Interprets and presents information with influence and impact. Uses different styles to impact different individuals or groups

How to apply

If you are interested and qualified for the position please email your resume along with cover letter detailing your experience in Microfinance or banking systems to wvicareers10@wvi.org or visit our job link @: https://jobs.wvi.org/WebJobs.nsf/WebPublished/B8CA504F62BBED4388257808007E2116?OpenDocument

Senior Coordinator and Technical Specialist for Shelter and Settlements

Senior Coordinator and Technical Specialist for Shelter and Settlements,
Humanitarian Policy and Practice Team

About InterAction:
InterAction is the largest coalition of U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) focused on the world’s poor and most vulnerable people. Collectively, InterAction’s over 188 members work in every developing country. Members meet people halfway in expanding opportunities and supporting gender equality in education, health care, agriculture, small business, and other areas.

The U.S. public shows its support for this work through direct contributions to InterAction members. InterAction leverages the impact of this private support by advocating for the expansion of U.S. government investments and by insisting that policies and programs are responsive to the realities of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable populations.

About the Position:
Position Title: Sr. Coordinator and Technical Specialist for Shelter and Settlements.
Position Type: Full-time
Location: Washington, DC
Reporting to: Director, Disaster Response

Purpose:
In coordination with USAID/OFDA, the Senior Coordinator and Technical Specialist for Shelter and Settlements is responsible for developing a program to improve the practice of InterAction members involved in providing humanitarian shelter and disaster risk reduction (DRR) measures related to the shelter and settlements sector. The person will serve as a focal point for NGO work on humanitarian shelter and settlements activities, to include DRR, and in this role will reach out to other networks, participate in the global Emergency Shelter Cluster, and develop a North American network for groups involved in humanitarian shelter and settlements work. The primary initial organizational mechanism for this work will be the InterAction Shelter and Settlements Working Group.

Responsibilities:

• Based on an analysis of member experience and capacity in providing humanitarian shelter, develop a sustained program to improve member understanding of effective approaches in this area.
• In collaboration with practitioners and academic experts, participate in the development of performance guidelines, protocols, and “better” practices in the area of humanitarian shelter and settlements provision and work to disseminate this guidance over time.
• Represent InterAction and member agencies in meetings and other sector activities, including the global Emergency Shelter Cluster, and facilitate greater North American NGO participation in these activities.
• Develop a North American network for groups involved in humanitarian shelter and settlements sector activities, to include DRR, in coordination with NGOs, OFDA, and global shelter experts.
• Once the network is functioning, develop formal, regular links with global shelter and settlements groups.
• Collect and disseminate best practices, and develop training and educational materials to support the dissemination process.
• Facilitate links with relevant university programs.
• Engage new audiences, including development actors and private sector entities, in the humanitarian shelter and settlements sector activities, promoted initially by the InterAction Shelter and Settlements Working Group and subsequently by the North American Shelter and Settlements Network.

Candidate Requirements/Qualifications:
• At least ten years professional experience;
• Degree in architecture, construction management, engineering, urban and regional planning, or related social sciences education;
• Leadership experience and overseas experience in the management of emergency and transitional shelter programs;
• Previous experience (preferably at the field level) in coordination activities involving key stakeholders in humanitarian response (INGOs, local NGOs, UN, donors, etc);
• Networking, team building, coordination, and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Organizational and administrative experience and ability to handle multiple demands;
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and administration skills.
• Availability for domestic and international travel.

Physical Requirements:
There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. InterAction will make reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary & Benefits
InterAction provides competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

How to apply

To APPLY:

• Email cover letter and resume to jobapplications@interaction.org by March 18 , 2011
• Put SCTS HPP on the subject line
• Applications will be reviewed as they are received
• No calls please
• Due to the expected volume of interest, only candidates considered will be contacted
• All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States for an extended period of time.
• No phone calls please.

Thank you for your interest

Deadline: Open until filled, with applications preferred by 03 / 18 /2011.

Africa Masters Scholarships 2011

2011 – Full-time Postgraduate Masters Programme or MPhilStud Programme for the applicants of Africa in King’s College London in UK

Study Subject: All subject areas
Employer: King’s College London
Level: Postgraduate Masters Programme or M PhilStud programme
Scholarship Description: Applicants must: Be due to commence a full-time postgraduate masters programme or MPhilStud programme at King’s College London during the 2011/12 academic year;Be liable to pay tuition fees at the full international/overseas rate. Please note that: Existing postgraduate masters/MPhilStud degree students are not eligible to apply. These studentships cannot be held on a part-time basis; students must be currently living within their home country in order to be eligible. Students who have previously studied outside of their home country are not eligible Applicable subjects :-All subject areas.
The Graduate School at King’s College London is offering 3 scholarships to students of African nationality who wish to pursue a full-time postgraduate masters or MPhilStud degree programme in any discipline at King’s College London commencing in the 2011/12 academic year.Value of award :£5,000
Specified use:These scholarships can be used to contribute towards tuition fees or living costs. Subject to satisfactory progress, this award is valid for the full duration of the postgraduate programme.

Scholarship Application Deadline:15-Apr-2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Master’s and PhD Scholarships in Science and Technology Read more: Master’s and PhD Scholarships in Science and Technology 2011

Science and Technology Graduate School Announce Master’s and PhD Scholarships at Lancaster University 2011-2012, UK

Study Subject: Science and Technology
Employer: Science and Technology Graduate School
Level: Master’s and PhD
Scholarship Description: For the academic year 2011-2012, the Science and Technology Graduate School is offering five Overseas Master’s Scholarships and Eight PhD Scholarships. Candidates are put forward by the departments where they wish to undertake their studies.
Overseas Master’s Scholarships:The scholarships are for self-financed overseas students. There will be an open competitive process whereby all self-financed overseas students, who have accepted an offer by the 28th of February 2011, will be automatically considered for the award. To qualify students must have an unconditional offer of study. Each department will nominate two candidates by the 11th of March 2011, who will then be assessed by the awards committee.
PhD Scholarships;The Science and Technology Graduate School is offering eight PhD Scholarships from the academic year 2011-2012. The scholarships are for full-time study over three years. Cases are submitted by departments where the PhD candidate will be based. In Phase I, departments make a case to receive one of four pre-allocated scholarships, subsequent to which successful departments will be able to nominate qualified candidates for these pre-allocated scholarships. The remaining scholarships (including any that remain unfilled from the pre-allocated pool) will be available to all departments in an open competition. Up to three students can be nominated for an open scholarship by a department.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 28 February 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Accounting Migration Project Accountant

Narrative Description
In line with the ISS strengthening plan and Reporting to the Regional Finance Head, the incumbent will be responsible for the migration of the Finance function of certain local countries into the regional office as required and approved within the Accounting Migration Business Case.

Responsibilities
Pre Migration: Actively plan and execute the Finance migration of local office Finance functions into the Regional Office. Fully document non standard process flows and ensure that processes prior to migration are aligned to the standard Finance operating procedures. Ensure all significant local issues are resolved prior to migration or else ensure that there is a clear action plan for resolution if such issues are to be resolved post migration. Ensure that any required 3rd party relationships are fully established with SLAs prior to migration. Post migration responsibilities: Handle general office accounting (e.g. monitor cash flow, expense reports, bank transfers, journal/general ledger, budget/actual cost comparison , monitor the customers invoicing for different services services, monthly bank reconciliations).

Qualifications and Skills
University degree in Accounting. 4 years of working experience as accountant, book keeper preferably within an international environment and with experience of dealing with IFRS. Organized, cope well with periods of high pressure, work to deadlines , and have initiative to meet multiple demands. Good analytical skills, sense of pertinent judgment and resolution. Team player with good communication skills. Excellent PC skills, particularly with MS and SAP experience an advantage.- Fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English. Clear evidence of statutory reporting and fiscal reporting and compliance responsibilities.

Candidates must possess and exhibit the following core IATA values:
Be people and team oriented, focused on results, embrace innovation and change, and demonstrate leadership and personal integrity

Accounting Migration Project Accountant

Assistant Director, Safety, Operations & Infrastructures

Narrative Description
Reporting to the Director-SO&I, Africa, the Assistant Director, SO&I Africa will assist the Director with the overall conduct of all IATA Safety, Operations and Infrastructure activities in the AFI region. He/She must take a proactive role in the region to ensure Operations and Infrastructure issues raised by the airlines are addressed promptly and effectively. This will be accomplished through Member airlines, high-level contact with Government Authorities, DGCA’s, MOT’s, Airport Authorities and International Agencies including ICAO. A major priority will be to work closely with Members, IATA HQ, IATA User Charges, Member and Government Relations (MGR), ASECNA, SADC and other relevant Associations to ensure harmonized implementation of IATA polices.

Responsibilities
Work closely with IATA Member airlines operating in the Africa region in resolving technical and operational issues. Act on their behalf with the authorities concerned. Lead airline teams on technical missions and prepare briefs on operational deficiencies and airline operating requirements, for interventions with governments;
Assist with the Implementation of the IATA Safety program including the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) programme.
Provide support of the IATA global security and flight operations strategies;
Work closely with the regional ICAO offices, relevant government agencies, and regional organizations in pursuing IATA’s technical policies and represent member-airlines at events convened by ICAO, Civil Aviation Authorities, and other organizations.
Develop/Manage related projects, which will result in improved operating efficiency for member airlines.
Develop/Implement technical products that assist IATA in achieving its corporate objectives, including revenue generation.
Implement, as assigned, elements of the regional flight safety programs.

Qualifications and Skills
University degree or equivalent technical certification;
Minimum of 10 years experience in the aviation industry including recent experience in an airline operations role would be considered advantageous;
High degree of self – motivation and flexibility, confident and able to work with minimum supervision and proven teamwork and initiative skills;
Excellent command of English. French would be an asset.
Good writing skills and proficiency in report writing;
Capable of clear expression both written and verbal with tact and diplomacy;
Excellent PC skills, including presentational software.

Candidates must possess and exhibit the following core IATA values:
Be people and team oriented, focused on results, embrace innovation and change, and demonstrate leadership and personal integrity

Assistant Director, Safety, Operations & Infrastructures

Country Manager, Southern Africa

Narrative Description
Manage IATA Southern Africa field operations within the scope of IATA's global and regional directives.

Responsibilities
Act as an IATA ambassador in the assigned region
Lead, develop and motivate the local team towards achieving the set objectives.
Enhance the team spirit and ensure that team members fully demonstrate IATA values
Pro-actively gather local intelligence and serve as the local IATA point of contact for all IATA divisions (the “One IATA” concept)
Create sales leads and coordinate/communicate Sales & Marketing activities at local and regional level
Maintain close liaisons with airlines, agents and their associations, other industry partners and government bodies on behalf of all IATA’s divisions
Coordinate with the shared service center the Industry Distribution and Financial Services (IDFS) operational functions including customer services, agency accreditation and the IATA settlement systems (ISS)
Provide management with timely financial and operational reports and other relevant information
Lead, manage and implement new IATA projects within the region

Qualifications and Skills
University degree in Business Administration or any other relevant discipline
Five to ten years of professional experience and at least 3 years to 5 years of experience in a similar role
Proven commercial background including experience in sales and marketing, entrepreneurial flair and strong negotiation skills with exposure to government bodies
Excellent and proven capabilities in relationship and project management
Sound knowledge of information technology and its applications
Ability to travel frequently (internationally and domestically)

Candidates must possess and exhibit the following core IATA values:
Be people and team oriented, focused on results, embrace innovation and change, and demonstrate leadership and personal integrity

Country Manager, Southern Africa

Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia (ECA)

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it. The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) department is one of four regional departments at the TI secretariat in Berlin.

Main functions:

Working in close collaboration with the Group Director and other Regional Directors, the Regional Director for Europe Central Asia leads the ECA department and is responsible for supporting, enhancing the work, reputation, and anti-corruption impact of 45 autonomous TI chapters in the ECA region.

Terms of appointment:

Reporting lines: Reporting to the Group Director for Chapters Network and Programmes
Location: Berlin, Germany with extensive travel, primarily in ECA region
Starting date: 1^st June, earlier if possible
Duration: Two years, with possibilities for extension

Responsibilities:

• Support the organisational development of 45 chapters in the region
• Monitor the political and anti-corruption developments in the region, providing timely information and advice to internal and external stakeholders
• Strengthen TI’s presence, reputation and impact in the region by
  • representing TI at international, regional and national level (e.g. Council of Europe, the OECD, EU institutions, OSCE, etc.)
  • enlisting the support of strategic organisations and individuals aligned with the mission of TI
  • supporting the emergence of strategic cross-chapter initiatives
  • interacting with media
• Contribute to the design of strategic advocacy and capacity development programmes and projects
• Mobilise resources and oversee regional project implementation;
• Coordinate the implementation of the TI Chapter’s Accreditation Policy in the region
• Lead, coordinate and manage the budget, daily operations and a highly motivated professional team
• Other functional, thematic or managerial responsibilities within the global TI movement, as requested by the Group Director

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Advanced university degree or professional qualification in social science, public policy or administration, journalism, international law, economics, management, or another relevant field
• Extensive professional experience with working on public advocacy, good governance, public sector reforms, social development, international development, institutional capacity-building, or organisational development, preferably in the Europe and Central Asia region
• At least five years of management experience (experience of management in an NGO would be an advantage), including financial management, and experience of working with civil society organisations
• Proven supervisory and leadership skills to manage a diverse, multicultural team
• Excellent people skills, and the ability to establish partnerships with other organisations
• Excellent communication skills. Fluency in English is essential, knowledge of one or more languages of the region a distinct advantage
• Political and cross-cultural sensitivity
• Knowledge of governance and anti-corruption issues
• Experience in fundraising would be an important asset

Other information about the post and duty station:
Transparency International and its global network offer an inspiring work environment with real learning opportunities and support. Berlin is an attractive metropolitan city with a relatively low cost of living, as compared to other major European cities.

How to apply:
Detailed applications (in English) including motivation letter and CV giving full particulars of qualifications and experience, biographical data, and salary expectations to be addressed to: ecadirectorjob@transparency.org

The closing date is 17 March 2011. Applications received by this date will take priority but late applications will be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Human Resources Coordinator

Transparency International (TI) is the global civil society organisation leading the fight against corruption. Through more than 90 chapters worldwide and an international secretariat in Berlin, Germany, TI raises awareness of the damaging effects of corruption and works with partners in government, business and civil society to develop and implement effective measures to tackle it.

Job Description

Main function: Part of a small team providing human resources support to TI Secretariat (TI-S) with around 140 international staff and interns. Main working language in TI-S is English; in HR Department: English and German.
Contract: limited for 2 years, with possibility for extension.
Location: Berlin, Germany
Starting date: April 2011 (negotiable)

Key responsibilities:

We are looking for an HR generalist / all-rounder, who will support the HR Team the following work areas:

• Coordination of payroll with external provider;
• Administration of various employer’s insurances;
• Employee support in the areas of social and health insurance, maternity and parental leave; child and parental benefits;
• Recruitment of employees and interns;
• Planning and Coordination of Internal and external training
• Employee services and counselling;
• Support HR-related projects (Reviews, Surveys, Job Grading, HR Policies)
• Various HR-related administrative tasks.

Knowledge, experience and skills:

• Several years of experience with HR work in Germany. Experience with international organisations and multi-cultural work environment would be an advantage;
• Good knowledge of the German Labour Law, social security, and payroll.
• Very good oral and written English and German;
• Good organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills;
• People- and service-oriented;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with colleagues and external partners;
• Good knowledge of MS Office, particularly experience with Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Flexible and adaptable, able to handle multiple tasks across a wide range of issues and work under pressure.

To apply:

Qualified candidates should submit preferably via email an application (in English), including a cover letter and curriculum vitae, to:hrcoordinatorjob@transparency.org

or by post to:

Human Resources Department
Transparency International Secretariat (TI-S)
Alt Moabit 96
10559 Berlin, Germany

The closing date for this position is 18 February 2011.

For more information about Transparency International please visit our website at www.transparency.org or contact Annette Chemnitz, Human Resources Manager, at 030-3438 20 515.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

Clarkson Notcutt Business Development Manager and Underwriting Assistant Manager

Clarkson Notcutt (Insurance Broker) is one of the oldest brokerage firms in the industry.

Our business philosophy is to make quality service, reliability, highest standard of integrity and professionalism to be the driving force to uphold our reputation and image locally and internationally.

Vision: To be the standard of quality in insurance and risk management

Mission Statement: To continuously build careers, product innovations and deliver quality value added services to clients, while ensuring financial strength and sustainable growth of the company for the benefit of its stake holders

Our Values: We embrace a team that is of integrity and shared purpose.

One that is innovative, caring and focused on its development while having a social responsibility to the community it serves

We are looking for ambitious, self‐driven candidates to fill the following vacancies:

Business Development Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Creating and development of strong business relationships through well developed networking skills
• Identification of target markets and growth strategies for the company
• Developing and marketing company products and services, locally and internationally
• Oversee Market Research in matters relating to products and markets
• Responsible for the Public Relations aspects of the organization
• Managing client relationships and portfolio profitability
• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual business statistics for the company products and markets;
• Organizing company promotional activities to showcase company products as well as profile the organization favorably in the market;
• Preparation of and timely publication of the company’s marketing materials

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree with a marketing option
• ACII or the local equivalent
• Exposure to life, medical insurance and general insurance experience essential.
• Should have a proven sales track record in the insurance industry and must be capable of handling all lines of business ‐ general insurance, medical & life insurance
• Excellent knowledge of the insurance market trend
• Team work and Good communication skills
• Good leadership skills
• 5 years insurance sales experience, either in an insurance company or insurance brokerage firms

Competencies/ Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrate excellent understanding of insurance industry
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Hardworking & driven to succeed
• Team leader
• Team player
• Computer literate

Assistant Manager ‐ Underwriting

Key Responsibilities:

To assist in ensuring smooth running of the underwriting department, while contributing to the overall efficiency of the general business section.

To assist in the management, administration, and the control of the company's underwriting operations to ensure profitable and timely service.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree with an Insurance option
• ACII Qualification (Minimum 5 units)
• Excellent knowledge of reinsurance and general insurance
• 3 years relevant experience in similar position in a similar organization

Competencies/ Personal Attributes:

• Demonstrate excellent understanding of insurance industry
• Excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills
• Team leader
• Team player
• Hardworking & driven to succeed
• Computer literate

Interested candidates should provide a detailed CV, including present position, current remuneration, names, addresses, and phone contacts of three professional referees, copies of professional/educational certificates to: hr@clarknot.com by 28th February 2011.

Applications received after the closing date shall not be accepted.

Marketing Executives (General Business)

Areas: Nairobi, Thika, Meru, Machakos, Kisii, Kisumu, Mombasa, Embu, Kakamega

Primary Responsibility

Ensuring that the production targeted are attained and favorable relationships are maintained with customers and intermediaries.

Key responsibilities

* Secure new business directly or through intermediaries.
* Service existing business and follow up renewals within the service benchmarks and in line with the monthly renewal target.
* Identify and recommend new Agents/Brokers to Head Office for appointment.
* Liaison with Agents and Brokers.
* Prepare and submit premium quotations to intermediaries/clients on request.
* Follow up premium payments and other payments with intermediaries and direct clients.
* Forward weekly and monthly reports as required
* Gather marketing intelligence including competition, new products and also about the Company’s image
* Undertake initial underwriting of business to ensure sound acceptance of risk.
* Ensure that policy documents, endorsements and renewal notices/advices are processed
* Handle customer complaints written or verbal on a timely basis.
* Issuing of motor certificates and non motor cover notes
* Maintaining proper record keeping systems at the branch.
* Reconciling accounts statements
* Ensuring duly completed claim forms from intermediaries/clients are submitted to the Head office within our service benchmarks and follow up to ensure prompt settlement of claims.

Requirements

* First university degree
* Professional qualification in marketing
* Certificate of proficiency (COP). A diploma in insurance will be an added advantage
* Sound knowledge in General insurance products
* At least three years experience in marketing General insurance products

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to send their application letters together with detailed curriculum vitae indicating their daytime telephone contacts by 20th February 2011 to: ericknjugunamadison@gmail.com

Team Leader -Vakakis International

Vakakis International is a leading international consultancy firm specialising in the provision of technical assistance and consultancy in the field of Rural Development and Agriculture.

We are currently seeking the Team Leader/Rural Development Sector Programme Design Expert for a Rural Development programme in Namibia. The Input for the Team Leader is 18mths. The required profile is as follows:

Key Expert 1 Team Leader (Eighteen months)
The Team Leader’s experience will include a primary focus on support to the design of sector programmes along the 5 KAA's: sector policy and strategy, sector budgeting and MTEF, sector coordination, performance monitoring and capacity development. S/he will possess:
a) At least a Master’s Degree or a post-graduate Degree in a relevant field, e.g. economics, public finance management, development studies.
b) A minimum of ten years relevant work experience in developing countries, at least five of which has been in Africa.
c) At least five years’ experience as a Team Leader and demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team of experts.
d) Proven experience in the design of Sector Programmes in the rural development sector or similarly complex sectors.
e) Highly conversant with the EC Guidelines on Support to Sector Programmes.
f) Demonstrated ability to engage and coordinate a multi-sectoral group of stakeholders in an institutional adjustment process pertaining to sector programmes.
g) Demonstrated skills in facilitating sector-programme processes among a large group of stakeholders.
h) Previous experience as an Team leader/Expert on an EU/EDF funded project.

Project start: July 2011 (provisional)

Applicants are requested to provide a detailed Curriculum Vitae (in EU format), including full contact details. Please send your application by e-mail to recruit@vakakis.gr, indicating the position for which you are applying and please include the reference code Namibia/PR1103 in the subject line.

Senior Policy Manager

Job ID gov-bru-258
Department Government and Regulatory Affairs
Location Brussels
Salary Competitive
Reporting to European Director

Description
The Policy Manager is a new role and will work with the existing team in Brussels (4 people) to ensure that GSMA’s public positions on policy and legislative developments are heard, understood and fully factored into the EU decision making process. GSMA Europe’s top priority is to support our members’ efforts to advance their collective public policy interests at the EU level. In support of this priority we also work to build the GSMA’s role as a thought leader and a constructive contributor to the EU public policy debate. The role will report to the Director and coordinate effective communication of GSMA public policy positions with our Media and Communications Manager. When required, this will include deputising for the Director to present at seminars, conferences and public hearings. You will also educate and inform GSMA colleagues in other offices on developments at the EU level that impact the mobile space. This will involve picking out what is most relevant and being able to clearly explain the context, likely next steps and the potential impact. From the Brussels office you will also be expected to help coach and mentor other members of GSMA’s staff network. Another key aspect of your role will be to communicate the relevance of EU policy and regulatory developments to our worldwide membership as well as leveraging the insights and expertise of GSMA ‘s global Government and Regulatory Affairs team to contextualize the debate in Brussels. On a day to day basis you will work with our Operator Expert Groups to understand our members’ perspectives on certain key policy issues, assist in the development of clear, articulate policy priorities, proactively lead the policy debate and exercise judgment in proposing and steering a course on message alignment and delivery that reflects the consensus but maintains a credible and positive contribution to the debate. You will also take responsibility for managing one of our four Operator Expert Groups. Your tasks will include: •Providing analysis and assessment of key areas of policy and their impact on GSMA members and the industry in general. •Establishing and promoting GSMA’s position on topics, documenting and drafting responses position papers etc and liaison with GSMA’s members’ EU and/or Regulatory Affairs departments to prepare agreed policy positions. •Working with GSMA members and representative office teams to support their face-to-face advocacy programmes within the EU. This involves being able to respond quickly to queries and being able to draft papers/responses at short notice. •Preparing, attending and feeding back on policy work groups, interest groups and other conferences and industry/EU forums. Representing the organization at forums and conferences •Collaborating with a range of internal teams to support their projects with expertise and analysis. The role will ensure that GSMA Europe’s Operator Expert Groups are consistent in their approach to managing issues and coherent in their position delivery. The role will also be responsible for ensuring all Groups and Task Forces are aware of related developments and other stakeholder positioning on priority issues.

Criteria
Person specification •Team player – able to put the needs of the team first; •Confident yet diplomatic - able to get on and communicate at all levels; •Highly organized but flexible when necessary - able to meet deadlines; •Strong attention to detail; •Degree holder. Skills •Fluent spoken and written English, including ability to draft and edit clearly and concisely; •Excellent understanding of EU institutions/decision making processes; mobile ecosystem; •Strong stakeholder management (at all levels), with the ability to build effective relationships across the industry; •Significant experience, sourced from one or more of the following: - ICT industry in a regulatory or policy role - EU institutions - Trade associations or consultancy/law firm representing interests in the mobile ecosystem. To apply or find out more information on the role please email your resume to David Santos at dsantos@gsm.org by 6 March 2011.

Package
GSMA Package The GSMA is able to provide suitably motivated candidates with a first class working environment, access to all of the key decision makers in one of the planet’s largest and most progressive industries and the content to keep a curious mind engaged. Many of our alumni have now taken key roles in the development of the industry.

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