Web Developers

The site and related services are developed in ASP.Net (C#) and we are looking for superstar developers who have both web experience as well as system and application development experience. We are also using other technologies such as Ajax, Flex 3, Flash, with an extensive API, so if you’re a techi that likes challenges, look no further.

This opportunity is for full time developers in the Los Angeles area only.

Required Skills:

• At least 4 years development experience in web development using ASP.NET and/or other stacks.
• At least 3 years experience with .NET and C#.
• Must have extensive experience with JavaScript and DHTML
• Understanding of web architecture such as session, cache, cookies, connection pooling, Ajax, etc
• Additional system and/or application development experience is a must
• Experience with database development, SQL, complex SPRs, and optimizations
• Experience with client side pages performance optimizations
• Overall understanding of web applications and web sites behavior
• Know what Web 2.0 is all about

Major plus:

• Experience with Flex and/or Flash as a developer using ActionScript 3.
• Experience with MySQL
• Experience with multi locals sites
• Knowledge and experience with SEO

Web Developers

VP of Performance Marketing

VP of Performance Marketing

Docstoc is hiring a VP of Performance Marketing, a key executive hire that will head up all marketing efforts, focused primarily on the Docstoc Premium subscription product. Qualified candidates must have led ROI-based marketing for consumer internet brands with subscription offerings and will have strong expertise in paid traffic acquisition, landing page optimization and email campaigns.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategy for monetization of paid content, focused on the Docstoc Premium subscription product
• Spearhead communication via surveys, one on one feedback & focus groups to identify and analyze target audience/user segments to construct the best offerings for free and premium members
• Define and refine the product offering for the Docstoc Premium subscription product, individual document sales, document packages and paid partner content
• Lead all efforts on ROI-driven acquisition into paid products, including but not limited to SEM (primarily PPC on search/display networks), affiliates, email marketing, and traditional advertising
• Responsible for maximizing conversion funnel of paid products (subscription and store sales) on and off the site
• Head all email marketing (acquisition/retention) efforts for free and premium members (8 million+ registered users)
• Create marketing/sales copy for subscription product and email campaigns.
• Lead business intelligence role of gathering and reporting core metrics on an ongoing basis to refine product priorities & planning
• Help build a team of supporting marketing resources including business intelligence, SEM optimization, email marketing, & landing page optimization

Background & Skills:

• 10+ years online marketing experience
• Extensive background in online subscription products focused on digital goods
• Directly ran and managed large online PPC campaigns
• Product marketing for consumer internet brands focused on on-page optimization for revenue
• Deep expertise in constructing email offers and running email campaigns
• Experience setting up and building affiliate programs
• Expertise in marketing to small businesses and professionals
• Strong background in conducting focus groups and designing customer surveys.
• Highly analytical & metric driven experienced working with analytics tools and reports
• Very strong technical skills
• Experience working for venture backed internet companies
• Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
• B.A. / B.S.

Compensation:

• Market Rate + Comprehensive Benefits & Stock Options

VP of Performance Marketing

Young Professional - Economic Reform

PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM SECRETARIAT
Young Professional - Economic Reform

In 2007, the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat implemented the Young Professionals programme, in recognition of the need to foster the development of young people with policy skills, scale up human resources, and strengthen policy mandates and the associated effective realisation of the Pacific Plan.
You could be the Young Professional we seek if you are no more than 30 years of age and in an early stage of your career or hold public office or if you are a fresh graduate. If you speak and write in fluent English, are able to work fairly independently and demonstrate initiative and flexibility you have what we are looking for. Further, a capacity to work in a multi-cultural environment and computer proficiency are essential for this position.
The successful Young Professional should have an economics degree and will develop this capacity by contributing to the economic reform policy work of the Forum Secretariat, under the supervision of the Economic Infrastructure Adviser through:
Research;
Policy Analysis and Advice; and
Support to Meeting and Workshops
The salary for the position is F$18,768 and benefits will include the provision of life and medical insurance. Subsidised housing may be provided subject to availability, and where applicable, airfares on recruitment and repatriation (for intern only) will be provided. The position is available for 12 months and may be extended to 24 months depending on performance and funding.
Interested applicants are encouraged to download an information package (http://resources/uploads/attachments/documents/Info%20Pack%20-%20Young%20Professional.pdf) containing the job description and remuneration details, also available from jobs@forumsec.org.fj . Applications should be addressed to the Secretary General and sent to jobs @ forumsec.org.fj and received at the Secretariat by 4pm on Friday 18 March 2011.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be a national of a Forum Island Country.

The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages both men and women to apply.

End of project evaluation of UNITAID-supported projects

UNITAID is a global health initiative, established to provide sustainable, predictable and additional funding to significantly impact on market dynamics to reduce prices and increase the availability and supply of high quality medicines, diagnostics and related commodities for the treatment of HIV/AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis, primarily for populations in low-income and lower-middle income countries. UNITAID provides funding for the procurement of medicines, diagnostics and related commodities on the basis of project proposals approved by the UNITAID Board and works primarily through collaborative actions with strategic partners.

UNITAID is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to perform an End of project evaluation of UNITAID-supported projects.  

The objective of the proposed consultancy is to evaluate UNITAID funded projects that have reached the end of their project life cycle
and are considered to have been completed. The evaluations should consider project achievements and lessons learnt as a result of
the project implementation. The evaluation reports will be widely disseminated and available to all UNITAID Stakeholders, including the general public.

Please find below the Terms of Reference for this consultancy, the Proposal submission documents, and Annex 1, the Financial Cost
document 

1. Terms of Reference

2. Proposal submission documents
 * For consortium
 * For non-consortium

3. Annex 1. Financial Cost document

We would like to draw your attention to the closing date for this RFP which is Wednesday 6 April 2011, as per section 4.10 of the Terms
of Reference. Please do not hesitate to contact us at unitaid-rfp@who.int if you need further information.

DCR Country Officer HealthNet TPO

The DCR is a collaboration of CARE Netherlands, HealthNet TPO, Save the Children Netherlands and ZOA Refugee Care. DCR has the mission to contribute to recovery of post-conflict societies in Africa by rehabilitating physical, societal and economic infrastructure in conflict-affected communities and assisting civil society actors to become stronger stakeholders in the creation of a sustainable peace dividend. To achieve its aims DCR has defined four key result areas: Basic services are available, accessible and used, with shared responsibility of civil society; Households’ livelihoods are improved, promoted by civil society; Community-level governance bodies (=local civil society) are functional, effective and inclusive; Sectoral systems are functional and effective, with participating civil society.

1. Purpose of the position
To coordinate and to report on the implementation of DCR’s programme in Burundi.

2. Contract Period
One year (with possibility of extension)

3. Main activities
Tasks, responsibilities, results
- Coordinate DCR’s programme activities of the four consortium members, including
the monitoring and, if required, the revision of the DCR programme.
- Ensure efficiency and effectiveness of MFS 2 programme implementation and
effective coordination and information sharing among all DCR partners in the
country.
- Coordinate preparation and compilation of technical, narrative and financial
reports, ensuring timely submission of DCR country reports to consortium
leadership in the Netherlands.
- Provide technical advice and support to project staff to ensure that programme
objectives are achieved.
- Convene country Steering Committee meetings (consisting of the Country
Directors of Save, CARE, HealthNet TPO and ZOA present in country) advising
and reporting on implementation progress, challenges and issues arising that
require management attention.
- Ensure that the implementation of DCR activities related to cross-cutting themes
(communication, advocacy, PME and knowledge) is well coordinated.
- Promote positive relationships of the DCR team with relevant actors in all
operational zones and share relevant information with DCR Country Steering
Committee.
- Share information on programme implementation with the responsible member of
the Programme Working Group and the Consortium Coordinator in the Netherlands.
- Convene country Advisory Committee Meetings

4. Reporting lines:
- Administratively the position resorts under the Lead Agency
- Formally the Country Officer reports to the chair of the Country Steering Committee
- Technically the Country Officer also reports to the Central Consortium Coordinator
and the responsible member of the DCR Programme Working Group in The
Netherlands. Besides it is acknowledged that normal communication lines within
the (leading) organisation will be followed.

5. Supervises
Project staff: country PME officer, country communication and advocacy officer.

6. External contacts
Develop and maintain effective relationships with government authorities, local partners, UN, INGO’s, key stake holders, counterparts, donors.

7. Competencies
Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences or other relevant area
- Minimum 5 years experience in international development cooperation in content
and management positions.
- Experience in planning, monitoring, follow up and regular revision of multi-sectoral
programmes
- Fluency in English and French

Skills/attitude
- Strong analytical and planning skills, management skills including budgeting and
reporting, and monitoring implementation of program activities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, working across organisational
priorities and structures.
- Result oriented and flexible.
- Knowledge of and experience in international donor contract management and the
related content and financial aspects
- Ability and willingness to travel extensively to field sites.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines.
- Computer literate.

How to apply

8. Application procedure
Letter of motivation and a CV (including at least 2 professional references) to be sent to the following e-mail addresses: herndayisaba@gmail.com and recruitmenthntpobi@yahoo.com by Tuesday 22nd March 2011.

Include the following code in subject line: MFS2_COBI_app2011

This post is open for Burundian nationals only.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted to participate in recruitment procedure.

Administration Coordinator, Nigeria Action Against Hunger-USA

Objective 1: Mission’s Finance department is properly set-up and coordinated (with the temporary support of Finance & HR Coordinator)
Activities :
• To set up and ensure proper financial management, in liaison with the Managing HQ and CD:
- Collaborate intensively with all staff to ensure the most effective management of contracts
- Collaborate intensively with all staff to efficiently forecast the budgetary needs of the mission
- Producing monthly accounts using the accountancy program SAGA and methodology of AAH/USA
- Controlling the expenses of the mission and strictly manage the funds of the mission’s donor contracts
- Provision of updates on rate of expenditure of budgets
- Controlling bank transfers, money withdrawal, ‘in country’ cash management, currency exchanges, etc
- Security of the money in the premises and during transfers into and within the country ensuring that a minimum of cash remains in the bases and the mission in general
- Coordinate with all staff to establish budgets (and budget amendments if necessary) for new proposals thereby requiring superior knowledge of donor policy and guidelines
- Producing quarterly and final financial reports for donors (and follow-up of Structure budget as necessary)
- Ensuring the correct filing of invoices of the mission’s accounts
- Preparation of reports / information for Auditors (when necessary) and conduct internal audits of the mission itself
- Communicate all expatriate advances to Headquarters and ensure that they have been properly encoded in the accountancy
- Follow the mission’s payables and receivables to certify that the organization remains up-to-date
- Create and implement a mission financial plan
• To set up and ensure proper administrative management, in liaison with PM / Field Co / Tech Co / CD
- Ensure adherence to the administrative and financial conditions of the Donor contracts
- Remain up-to-date with any changes in donor requirements and to be the reference point for donor questions for the mission
- Maintain relations (regarding administrative issues) with other NGOs / international organizations in country
- Negotiation, drafting / checking, and signature, of contracts for renting / purchases / services
- Contract management for all ongoing contracts
- Registration of Organization – ensure adherence to ongoing requirements and procedures

Objective 2: Mission’s HR department is properly set-up and coordinated (with the temporary support of Finance & HR Coordinator)
Activities :
• To set-up and ensure proper national HR management
- Co-ordination and implementation of national human resources policy and procedures – to ensure fair, consistent and coherent decisions and actions regarding categories, salaries, promotions, trainings, evaluations and disciplinary sanctions
- Payment of salaries, and taxes and social charges to the relevant authorities
- Ensure staff files are complete and updated: vacation follow-up, contracts, salaries, warnings, evaluations, etc.
- Producing all staff related documents: salary scale (to be updated every year with market surveys), internal regulations, evaluation forms, recruitment forms, etc.
- Providing support and guidance to all managers in human resource management including, but not limited to, warnings, dismissals, recruitment, promotion, evaluation, resolution of conflicts, and the like
- Labour legislation – ensure compliance with national legislation (employment contracts, internal regulations, records of employment taxes and contributions, etc.)
• To set-up and ensure proper international HR management
- Follow-up of expatriates’ contracts: renewal, insurance cover, incoming / returning formalities
- Produce monthly human resources package
- Update of administrative documents: ensure all visas are current, registration at the embassies are submitted; update expatriate record sheets
- Brief, and provide a continued point of reference, for expatriates on the administrative details of the mission and ACF
- Supervise travel arrangements, payment of Per Diem, advances on indemnities, and break allowances
- Responsible to manage medical evacuation (if necessary)

Objective 3: Other
Activities :
• Involvement in the coordination team
- To ensure good team work and communication with the other team members of the coordination team
- To replace the the HoM in case of absence from the mission
- To provide support to the HoM in donor representation if necessary
- To remain aware of the programs and the technical aspects of the programs
- To manage relations with authorities and donors when related to tasks (for example: justice department, donors for financial issues, etc)
• Training
- Train and continually develop the administrative / financial capacity of the administration staff of the mission
- Train the expatriates in financial / HR procedures (sensitization to budget follow-up, recruitment, evaluation, etc)
- Formally evaluate their staff
- Travel to bases to form staff, offer support and/or audit as necessary
Qualifications:

Education / Specific Degrees / Special Skills :
• Strong financial background (accountancy or financial management). Ability to analyze budgets and make financial forecasts.
• Staff management experience and strong HR Management skills
• Rigorous organizational (definition of priorities, delegation, training)
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Accountancy packages, and system management)
• Initiative and flexibility – and wider vision of further impact of the administrative issues
• Ability to adapt, multitask and deal with stressful situations
• Team player and good communication skills
Humanitarian field experience requested: YES

How to apply

Please apply online with a CV and Cover Letter at http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/get-involved/jobs

Administration Coordinator, Uganda Action Against Hunger-USA

Objective 1: ADMINISTRATION

Activities (National Staff):
(Total of about 200 national staff)
• Discussing and making decisions of “right-sizing” in coordination with the Country Director, when needed
• Implementing a training policy (defining the needs, searching for options and follow-up),
• Responsible for Admin trainings in the mission for Admin staff and other profiles staff.
• Keeping all the internal regulations and administrative procedures of the mission updated in accordance with the Ugandan Employment Act & ACF Staff regulations,
• Responsible for general staff management in coordination with the Technical Coordinators,
• Management and supervision (including staff reviews) of the administrative staff (Admin/finance Assistant, Capital HR Officer, Base Admin, Cleaners, Housekeepers,),
• Maintaining and updating the national staff personnel files: staff individual forms, contracts, identification papers, warning letters, proof of dependants, holiday, NSSF, insurance, etc.
• Making sure that job descriptions are updated (in coordination with Technical Coordinators),
• Recruitment and interviewing with Technical Supervisor,

Activities (International Staffs staff):

• Administrative and financial briefing to the new International Staffs,
• Responsible for International Staff’s administrative file: work permit/visa with immigration, registration with respective embassy, break, annual leave, tickets flights, vaccination, local insurance, taxation, timesheet, fiche retour..
• Responsible for International Staff’s living conditions in Kampala: organization and running supplies of the Kampala guest house, food, hygiene products, per diem…
• Liaison with NY on all the relevant information about International Staffs,
• Keeping proper files updated concerning medical coverage and insurance of International Staffs,

Activities (General):
• Organizing and running the Administration Department,
• Responsible of rental contract: legal aspects for premises and vehicles,
• Following up all insurance policies (Workers compensation, health insurance, Public Liability, Car insurances, fire and burglary, machinery breakdown) and ensuring that all of them remain relevant, efficient and valid, as well as all the insurance claims,
• Following the legal issues (court cases etc.) in collaboration with the lawyer if needed, under the direct supervision of the Country Director
• Participating at the coordination meetings,
• Participating in the country strategy planning,
• Administrative meetings with the admin team,
• Organizing meetings with Staff Representatives (and elections),
• Organizing disciplinary panels when needed,
• ACF representation when needed ,
• Contacts with other NGO Administrators in Uganda, to share problems/solutions etc.

Objective 2: ACCOUNTANCY
Activities (Accounting):
(Kampala,Gulu, Lira, Moroto and Kaabong)
• Checking that all the expenses made in Uganda are:
- AUTHORIZED (through signed order forms) and so related to financed budgets,
- Reasonable (that Prices and Quantities are justified and that quotations are got)
- Properly justified (quality of the invoices/receipts, description, etc.)
- Properly entered in the accountancy (accounting/budget codes, etc.)
• Checking-up on all the expenses made in HQ or other missions for Uganda (intercos): accounting/budget codes,
• Monthly report: saga, treasury sheet, burn report, class 4,
• Following Advances on indemnity (expats),
• Following loans and advance to local staff,
• Making sure that the proper files are sent on time to the NY Finance Dept.
• Supervising the proper filing of the accountancy (both chronological and financial per budget)
• Sending comments/questions to Base about irregularities in their accountancy and making sure to get feedbacks
• Responsible of internal and external audits.
• As the mission is funded through numerous WFP grants, which ask for a monthly follow up of original accountabilities for reimbursement : implementation and follow up of a strict system that allows this to happen.
• Follow up of reimbursements and financial issues with donors.

Activities (Cash/Bank flows)
• Cash flow follow-up: Compilation of field and capital cash forecasts and sending cash request to NY; bank transfers; withdrawals; transfers to the field…
• Managing bank accounts (USD and UGX): withdrawals and transfers preparation forms, statements collection, cheques deposit, continuous provisioning…
• Signing and controlling the orders forms (quotations etc.) before writing the cheques,
• Cash control with the Admin/Finance Assistant,
• Checking bank reconciliation,
• Implementing and following up the necessary procedures for a proper cash/bank management

Objective 3: FINANCE
Activities:
• Budget proposals in coordination with the coordination team,
• Monthly Cash projection and budget follow-up (BFU) shared information to the mission and the HQ
• Financial reports to donors, including regular submission of receipts to selected donors
• Monthly update of Expats/National staff funding plan,
• Keeping the Country Director and NY informed about any expected or encountered problem
• Ensuring proper use of budgets,
• Checking the “structure” expenses and implementing rules if necessary,
• Responsible for internal and external audit,
• Making sure that any donor specific rules are respected (supplies rules, quotations, etc.),
• Being available to give explanations about Budgets (Budget lines, Balance, Extension, etc.) to any Coordinator or Manager,

Objective 4: OTHER
Activities:
• Capacity building of the Administration team,
• Field support: field visits, transmission of relevant information on procedures, contracts, general financial info, etc…
• Informing and Advising the Head of Region and Base Administrator having cash and safe responsibilities about basic rules to respect,
• Being aware about costs of living and prices in Uganda,
• Updating the International Staffs Per diem and living costs, in coordination with the Country Director and the Human Resources in NY, according to living costs,
• Updating break allowance and break transport allowance, in coordination with the Country Director and the Human Resources in NY, according to updated prices,
• Representation: attending meetings with donors when financially related,
• Looking for any kind of practical administrative improvement
Qualifications:

Education / specific degree / special skills :
• Administration/Economics or other related field,
• Mature, organized, rigorous and able to deal with stress,
• A previous experience in of minimum two years in HR and finance management especially in coordination is necessary,
• Knowledge of Saga (if not, appropriate training should be organized with ACF before arrival in Uganda)
• Good knowledge of Excel (pivot table etc.), Word and Saga or any relevant software/Outlook
• Experience with ECHO/OFDA/UN agencies rules and guidelines appreciated,
• Experience with legal issues appreciated and able to work in conflict areas,
• Humanitarian experience appreciated,
• Training skills appreciated,
• Experience in Africa appreciated.

How to apply

Please apply online with a CV and Cover Letter at http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/get-involved/jobs

Administration Coordinator, Sudan Action Against Hunger-USA

General Objective: To manage the financial and administrative (inclusive HR) departments of the mission. To ensure a sound financial status and accountability of the mission with timely reporting to both HQ and donors. To ensure clear management and guidelines for all administrative and HR related issues.

Specific Objectives:
Finance: (Accountancy, Treasury, and Grant Management)
• Responsible to assure the correct accountancy (accurate, reliable, and timely) for all bases, and according to ACF requirements.
• Train finance team on how to manage the input, maintenance, and output of the entire accounting data according to ACF standards procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the proper entry and filing of records related to other missions and other HQs transactions.
• Responsible to assure the cash management: Bank Accounts and Cash Books supervision and the corresponding monthly reconciliations.
• Responsible for cash distribution from/to all bases.
• In charge of financial planning and analysis (yearly financial analysis, monthly cash forecast, Cash TRF requests, planning of expenditures, etc.).
• In coordination with HQ, responsible for ensuring the cash availability for the entire mission.
• In coordination with CD, other Coordinators and HQ, work in preparing budget proposals and reports according to donors guidelines.
• Continue the double filing (donors filing) for the current grant.

Human Resources (National Staff):
(Approximately 180 staff)
• Ensuring an appropriate and applicable salary scale, in coordination with the CD and Human Resources in NY, according to financial possibilities, Staff Representative input, other NGO salary scales and cost of living.
• Implementing a training policy (defining the needs, searching for options and follow-up),
• Responsible for Admin trainings in the mission for Admin staff and other departments’ staff.
• Keeping all the internal regulations and administrative procedures of the mission updated in accordance with the Sudanese Labor Laws & ACF Staff regulations,
• Management and supervision (including staff reviews) of the administrative staff (Admin/finance Assistant, Capital HR Officer, Base Admin, Cleaners, Housekeepers,),
• To follow up on legal issues, as per delegation by the CD

Human Resources (Expatriate Staff):
• Administrative and financial briefing to incoming expatriates,
• Responsible for expatriate’s administrative file: work permit/visa with immigration, registration with respective embassy, break, annual leave, tickets flights, vaccination, local insurance, taxation, timesheet, fiche retour..
• Responsible for ensuring that ACF mission is complying with contractual obligations for expatriate’s living conditions: organization and running supplies of guest house, perdiem…
• Liaison with NY on all the relevant information about expatriates,
• Keeping proper updates concerning immigration requirements and changes.

General Administration
• In coordination with Coordination Team and HQ, responsible for annual review of the long-term administration strategy.
• In coordination with logistic department, make sure that all procedures regarding to purchases, reports, and filing are properly followed.
• Responsible for assisting and responding during internal and external audits.
• Perform weekly meetings with the admin and logistics team to co-ordinate objectives
• Responsible for annual review of a framework for evaluating the progress of the Admin department.
• Responsible for assuring that all documents related to suppliers, service providers, and any contractor (invoices, contracts, agreements, etc) are properly collected and filed.
• In coordination with logistic department control and monitor the security for the entire mission.
• Responsible for reviewing program and log/admin reports for potential action by the Admin department

To supervise admin/finance/HR team:
• Supervision of the admin/finance/HR team: induction, follow up, evaluation, and promotion of positive team dynamics and motivation
• Overseeing the work of finance and HR managers in order to ensure good compliance of activities within the objectives of the mission and of proposals
• Evaluation of finance and HR managers as per the defined schedule and make recommendations to CD for their career path. Contribute to the evaluation of based admin and HoB via their relevant line managers
• Develop/revise HR structure and plan for ACF admin department in Southerb Sudan, in collaboration with CD and according to evolving program needs

To ensure external coordination and representation:
• To actively participate in external coordination meetings for finance, admin or HR that exist in the country
• To attend meetings on behalf of the Country Director when he/she is not available to attend.
• To represent ACF with local authorities in the tax and social insurance bodies as well as the Ministry of Labor and other relevant Ministries
• To contribute to representation and technical discussion needed for donors

To ensure proper reporting:
• Reporting on attended meetings or training to share with coordination team and NY as necessary
• Monthly HR report to be sent to CD and NY Technical Advisor (finance & HR)
• Preparing inputs for the mission monthly sitrep
• Budgetary input for donor proposals and reports including budget narratives.
• Prepare handover report as necessary to replacement
• End of mission report to be sent to HQ.
Qualifications:

Education / specific degree / special skills:
Min. master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, HR or related field
At least 5 years of experience in humanitarian work
Excellent communication skills
Excellent writing and analytical skills.
Good management and representation competencies.
Excellent influencing and negotiation skills
Experience in developing world context.
Familiarity with ACF and acceptance of ACF’s principles.
Familiarity with donors and donor procedures helpful.
Prior experience in conducting and delivering training for national staff whose educational level is low
Humanitarian field experience requested: Yes

How to apply

Please apply online with a CV and Cover Letter at http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/get-involved/jobs

Head of Region - Karamoja, Uganda Action Against Hunger-USA

Objective 1: Supervise logistics and administration in Karamoja.
Activities :
- Manage logistics and administration staff in order to ensure smooth program and operations.
- Ensure the respect adherence to ACF logistics and administration procedures within all departments.
- Identify staff’s training needs set post-training objectives
- Invest in improving the functioning of logistics tools and regulations in collaboration with the LOGCO.
- Validate logistics reports, before sending them to Kampala for final approval.
- Perform regular (fortnightly, monthly) cash controls and bank reconciliations.
- Ensure all newly recruited ACF national staff is correctly, thoroughly briefed (ACF charter, security, staff regulations)
- Oversee the accountancy and implement the cash forecast on monthly basis.
- Ensure timely, purposeful evaluations of staff with the focus on career development.
- Provide training and refresher courses on base related to fleet, movement, safety, security, first aid and other issues that must be cyclically assessed for quality and performance.

Objective 2: Ensure safety and security of ACF staff, equipment and bases in Karamoja.
Activities :
- Brief all new ACF International staffs on ACF safety and security procedures in region, ensure consistent refreshing / sensitization over changing security context and modified plans..
- Follow up security situation at the field / regional level, and take decisions accordingly (especially movements) in collaboration with the CD and LOGCO.
- Ensure that ACF rules and regulations concerning staff security and safety are being followed by all regional staff and visitors to the bases.
- Update the regional security plan as necessary, in collaboration with LOGCO and CD.
- Propose change on Lima (security) levels according to the context.
- Ensure that all communication equipment and vehicles are functional, ensure safety and careful usage of the equipment, as per equipment policy.
- Report fleet/equipment problems to LOGCO.
- Ensure security stock and medical kits are regularly checked by pertinent focal points.

Objective 3: Monitor, analyze and report on political, humanitarian and security contexts in Karamoja.
Activities:
- Maintain and develop a network to collect relevant information.
- Promote the image and work of ACF in the sub-region.
- Analyze the political, security, social and humanitarian context and feed it into annual strategies.
- Prepare weekly updates (sitreps) concerning the context.

Objective 4: Represent ACF externally in all meetings with government, donors, other stakeholders, and the general humanitarian community in Karamoja.
Activities:
- Ensure all stakeholders present in Karamoja have a clear understanding of ACF charter, background, security procedures, programs objectives, activities in the field.
- Promote the acceptance of ACF and its programs in host and work locations and communities.
- Ensure regular contacts with local authorities (Chief Administrative Officer, LC5, LC3I, Resident District Commissioner, Ministry of Health, District Security Officer, UPDF representatives, etc.)
- Ensure regular contacts with all humanitarian partners (NGOs, UN…)
- Ensure ACF attends all relevant humanitarian coordination meetings
- Represent ACF to the courts and human rights’ representative entities in case of judicial actions.

Objective 5: Ensure effective, timely and standardized communication/coordination between all departments on bases / region and capital departments / coordination team.
Activities :
- Play the role of facilitator between the capital and the field (sharing information).
- Implement/facilitate fortnightly coordination meetings on base and minute the meetings for further follow up.
- Organize regular general staff meetings at bases.
- Ensure exchange of information between ACF technical departments at regional level.
- Visit ACF field activities regularly and report on problems, challenges and obstacles.
- Ensure, assist and enforce efficient, synergized, integrated fieldwork and program/movement planning and program drafting by program managers and officers.
Qualifications:

Education / Specific Degrees / Special Skills :
- Significant experience in humanitarian project management, especially in insecure areas.
- Advanced knowledge of donors’ guidelines and procedures in humanitarian settings.
- Excellent human resource management skills.
- Excellent organizational, leadership and motivation/training skills.
- Must be self-disciplined, able to meet own deadlines and arrive at decisions and conclusions with minimal guidance.
- Must be fluent in spoken and written English (professional English required).
Humanitarian field experience requested: YES

How to apply

Please apply online with a CV and Cover Letter at http://www.actionagainsthunger.org/get-involved/jobs

Humanitarian Affairs Officer - Common Humanitarian Fund Management (P-4)

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

Org. Setting and Reporting

The Somalia Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) was established in 2010 and has two main objectives: 1.Strategically fund assessed humanitarian action in Somalia to improve the timeliness and coherence of the humanitarian response; and 2. Support priority clusters and regional priorities in accordance with identified needs. In July/August 2010 the Fund allocated close to $20 million to a total of 34 projects.

The Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), supported by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Somalia, manages the CHF. An Advisory Board advises on strategic and policy decisions and regularly reviews the functioning of the CHF. Cluster review committees review and prioritize projects for CHF funding. Cluster coordinators and cluster review committees play a crucial role in the allocation process and need to have the capacity to do so. The United Nations Development Programme's Multi Donor Trust fund (UNDP/MDTF) office serves as the Fund’s Administrative Agent (AA) and OCHA serves as the CHF Secretariat and as Managing Agent (MA). The Humanitarian Affairs Officer / CHF Manager will lead the CHF Secretariat (8 staff) and report directly to the HC and the OCHA Head of Office (HoO). The incumbent will at the same time head the Funding Coordination Unit which further facilitates the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) allocation process and reporting, overall Consolidated Appeal Process (CAP) funding tracking and donor relations.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the OCHA HoO, the Humanitarian Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
• Provide analysis and advice to the HoO and the HC on fund management policies, strategic priorities, and key humanitarian challenges in relation with the Pooled Fund and the greater humanitarian aid system.
• Manage the CHF Secretariat team ensuring adequate integration between the UNDP and OCHA roles and responsibilities.
• Coordinate the CHF Secretariat team ensuring all necessary support to the HoO, the HC, the Advisory Board and partners.
• Ensure necessary coordination with other sources of funding in particular with CERF, bilateral funding and other key humanitarian donors.
• Conceptualize and coordinate development of CHF allocation priorities and procedures in accordance with and in support of the CAP
• Ensure stakeholders participation and common understanding of guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure adequate training and orientation to all stakeholders of the CHF process aiming at a client oriented service delivery.
• Coordinate and support development of the Funding Coordination/CHF Secretariat work plan in accordance with OCHA strategic planning.
• Ensure the involvement of OCHA field offices in the CHF allocation process and support field offices as required.
• Represent the CHF in the Humanitarian Country team or other internal and external meetings, including specific meetings with donors.
• Liaise and represent the CHF with contributing donors in country and outside the country.
• Supervise planning and implementation of the allocations ensuring adherence to the HC decisions in coordination with OCHA HoO.
• Oversee the organisation of the allocation process in strict coordination with national cluster leads, ensuring appropriate support to field cluster focal points and partners.
• Monitor the implementation of CHF procedures and guidelines.
• Conceptualize and oversee the development of appropriate project monitoring and evaluation tools in accordance with relevant rules and regulations.
• Facilitate the coordination with all stakeholders (HC, Donors, UN Agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) partners, clusters) with regards to the progressive improvement of monitoring and evaluation activities.
• Ensure regular and effective reporting systems for the funds managed within the Funding Unit (CHF, CERF and bilateral funding).
• Analyze monitoring results in order to identify problems and issues to be addressed and propose corrective actions.
• Liaise/coordinate with UNDP/MDTF office in New York regarding the CHF.
• Develop and ensure implementation of project cycle management tools aimed at ensuring the most appropriate follow up on projects.
• Provide regular update and report to the HC, the OCHA HoO, the CHF Advisory Board, local authorities and the humanitarian community as a whole on project implementation and financial status of the fund.
• Support the OCHA HoO and the HC in the CERF allocation process in terms of definition strategy, criteria and guidelines.
• Facilitate and coordinate the preparation and submission of CERF project proposals and annual report.
• Provide update funding information to Financial Tracking System (FTS) Geneva.
• Promote information sharing and coordination with relevant OCHA Headquarter sections (in particular the Coordination and Response Division (CRD) and Funding Coordination Section (FCS).
• Performs other duties as required.

Competencies

Professionalism:
-Sound knowledge of and exposure to a range of humanitarian assistance, emergency relief and related protection issues, to include approaches and techniques to address difficult problems;
-Strong analytical capacity and in particular the ability to analyse and articulate the humanitarian and protection dimension of issues which require a coordinated UN response;
-Ability to identify issues and to use sound judgment in applying technical expertise to resolve a wide range of problems;
-Strong research skills, including ability to evaluate and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess impact on the humanitarian and protection situation in assigned country/area;
-Ability to work under pressure, on occasion in a stressful environment (e.g. civil strife, natural disasters and human misery);
-Knowledge of UN institutional mandates and policies, and core UN guidelines related to humanitarian affairs is required.
-Knowledge of UNDP rules and procedures is desirable.
-Ability to provide guidance to new/junior staff.

Accountability:
-Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments;
-Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards;
-Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules;
-Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments;
-Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.

Client Orientation:
-Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view;
-Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
-Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
-Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects;
-Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Leadership:
-Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results;
-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 improvements;
-Does not accept the status quo;
-Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work;
-Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

Judgement/ Decision-making:
-Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly;
-Gathers relevant information before making a decision;
-Considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them;
-Takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization;
-Proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information;
-Checks assumptions against facts;
-Determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision;
-Makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, political or social science, international studies, or other related field. A first university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively professional experience in project and/or programme and fund management, accountability frameworks; humanitarian affairs, crisis/emergency relief management or in a related area. Experience at the international level is required. Experience in humanitarian fund management and in humanitarian emergencies in the field is required. Experience in working with Multi-Donor Task Forces is desirable. Experience in the region and donor relations is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post fluency in English (both written and oral) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

United Nations Considerations

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). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

Assessment Method

A competence-based interview and/or other form of assessment will be used to evaluate applicants.

Special Notice

- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.

How to apply

Please visit UN Career poral site, INSPIRA and apply: https://inspira.un.org/psc/UNCAREERS/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=18424

Consultant, IT Project Manager and Solution Architect (Information Technology)

"The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Also, the United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts"

(This is a 3-month contract, subject to renewal)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Conduct project management activities using Prince2 framework.
•Model data and business process to determine application requirements and design. Ensure that the solution is scalable for similar needs across organization.
•Oversee day-to-day activities of onsite and off-site team that provides development and support.
•Provide guidance and effective leadership to application development team during application development.
•Provide technical leadership in analysis, technical design, programming and testing phase of the application.
•Ensure that application adheres to best practices and standards.

Education: University degree in Computer or Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics or other related field, or equivalent combination of education, certification and experience in relevant area.

Work Experience:
•2+ Experience in project management/ managing a group of application developers;
•Several years of programming/analysis/design experience in SharePoint;
•Proficiency at coding .Net, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript; and
•3 - 5+ years experience developing web applications using .net(c#) and SQL Server 2005/2008

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

Other Skills (desirable):
•Knowledge of Business process management solution(Agile Point, K2 or any other .Net based solution)
•Knowledge/Experience of SharePoint 2010 is highly desirable
•Prince II project management methodology and Enterprise Architecture.
•Expertise in enterprise architecture
•Knowledge of Document and Records management concepts.

How to apply

Please submit your resume to guptar@un.org

University Lecturer in Analysis

MATHEMATICAL INSTITUTE in association with St Anne’s College

Grade 10a: Salary £42,733 - £57,431 p.a.

The Mathematical Institute proposes to appoint a University Lecturer in Analysis with effect from 1 October 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will be offered a Tutorial Fellowship by St Anne’s College, under arrangements described in the further particulars. The combined University and college salary will be on a scale up to £57,431 p.a.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a PhD in Mathematics and must have a research record at an international level in some branch of Mathematical Analysis, broadly interpreted. By means of this appointment, the Mathematical Institute intends to build out from its existing strengths in analysis, including Stochastic Analysis and Partial Differential Equations as well as aspects of Functional Analysis. Preference will be given to applicants whose research strengths will lead to fruitful interaction with one or more of the existing research groups at the Mathematical Institute (in analysis or beyond), together with the ability and experience to teach effectively over a wide range of topics in the undergraduate and MSc mathematics syllabus at Oxford, not exclusively in the area of his or her research expertise, and has the skills to provide tutorial teaching in pure mathematics.

Further particulars, containing details of the application procedure, duties, and additional benefits, may be obtained from the Administrative Assistant (Vacancies), The Mathematical Institute, 24-29 St Giles, Oxford OX1 3LB (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk), or by visiting the website at http://www.maths.ox.ac.uk/notices/vacancies. The closing date for applications is noon on 14 March 2011. Please quote reference number BK/10/053.

University Lecturer in Engineering Science (Information Engineering)

Department of Engineering Science in association with Pembroke College

Grade 10a: Salary £42,733 - £57,431 p.a.

Applications are invited for the post of University Lecturer in Engineering Science (Information Engineering) with effect from 1 September 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. The Lectureship is associated with a Tutorial Fellowship at Pembroke College. The combined University and College salary will be on a scale up to £57,431 p.a.

The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of undergraduate courses in the Department of Engineering Science, which may include lectures, tutorials and practical classes, and the supervision of undergraduates design and project work, and pastoral care of students in College. They will be expected to contribute to the research of the information engineering research groups within the Department, whose current activities includes the vision, machine learning, robotics, medical and control domains. He/she will be expected to apply for and obtain external funding to enable development of new and independent research.

Applicants must have a strong background in information engineering, demonstrated by a good first degree and a doctorate in an appropriate topic. Candidates should have a proven research track record witnessed by peer reviewed publications and collaborations and relevant teaching experience. Individuals with a research interest in the areas of statistical machine learning, computer vision, sensing, robotics or planning are particularly welcome. They must also demonstrate that they have the ability and experience to teach effectively over a wide range of topics, not just in their area of research expertise, and that they will participate fully in both college and department administrative activities.

Further particulars, containing details of the application procedure and of the duties, may be obtained from Professor G T Houlsby, FREng, email: head@eng.ox.ac.uk, tel: 01865 273003 or by visiting http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/. The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 21 March 2011. Please quote DF11005 in all correspondence.

Applications are encouraged from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

University Lecturership in Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering)

Department of Engineering Science in association with St Catherine’s College

Grade 10a: Salary £42,733 - £57,431 p.a.

Applications are invited for the post of University Lecturer in Engineering Science (Biomedical Engineering) from 1 October 2011, or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will be offered a non-stipendiary non-tutorial Fellowship by Special Election at St Catherine’s College.

The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching of her/his subject, which may include lectures and practical classes, and the supervision of undergraduates design and project work. He/she will also be expected to contribute to the current research in biomedical engineering. Applications are particularly welcome in the areas of therapeutic ultrasound and ultrasound-enhanced drug delivery, for example bringing additional expertise in the areas of encapsulation, manufacturing and optimization of drug carriers, or biophysical methods of drug delivery. He/she will be expected to apply for and obtain external funding to enable development of independent research. The appointee will conduct his/her research in the Institute of Biomedical Engineering.

Applicants must have a strong background in biomedical engineering, demonstrated by a good first degree and a doctorate in an appropriate topic. Candidates should have a proven research track record witnessed by peer reviewed publications and collaborations and relevant teaching experience.

Further particulars, containing details of the application procedure and of the duties, may be obtained from Professor G T Houlsby, FREng, email: head@eng.ox.ac.uk, tel: 01865 273003 or by visiting http://www.eng.ox.ac.uk/. The closing date for applications is 9.00am on 22 March 2011. Please quote DF11006 in all correspondence.

Applications are also encouraged from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

University Lecturer in Computing Science (Security)

OXFORD UNIVERSITY COMPUTING LABORATORY in association with Kellogg College

Grade 10a: Salary £42,733 - £57,431 p.a.

Oxford University Computing Laboratory proposes to appoint a University Lecturer in Computing Science (Security) with effect from 1 October 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will be offered a non-tutorial fellowship by Kellogg College, under arrangements described in the further particulars. The salary will be on a scale up to £57,431 per annum.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Information Security, including a doctorate in a relevant field and an outstanding publication record. S/he will be expected to contribute research in the Computing Laboratory’s Security theme, and to contribute to the department’s teaching, primarily in the context of its Software and Systems Security part-time MSc, where courses are taught in one-week intensive modules.

Further particulars, containing details of the application procedure and of the duties, may be obtained by email request to job19@comlab.ox.ac.uk or by visiting our website at http://www.comlab.ox.ac.uk/jobs.

The closing date for applications is Friday 1 April 2011.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford

University Lecturership in Evidence-Based Social Intervention

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL POLICY AND INTERVENTION in association with St Cross College

Grade 10a: Salary £42,733 - £57,431 p.a.

The University wishes to appoint a full-time University Lecturership in Evidence-Based Social Intervention from 1 September 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. The successful candidate will be offered a non-stipendiary fellowship in St Cross College.

The post of University Lecturer is the main career grade for academic faculty at Oxford and is equivalent to an American associate professorship. The title of Professor may be awarded through the regular ‘recognition of distinction’ exercises conducted by the University.

The successful candidate will become a member of the Centre for Evidence-Based Intervention in the Department of Social Policy and Intervention. Applications are invited from academics whose teaching and research interests would extend or complement the existing strengths of the Centre, for example, child or adult mental health, youth or family intervention, and substance misuse. We would especially welcome applicants with expertise in methodologies relating to complex interventions and research design. Relevant disciplinary backgrounds include psychology, social epidemiology, social work, health and social care, and psychiatry.

Further particulars about the post, the department, the selection criteria and how to apply can be found at http://www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/fp/. Applications should be sent by post to: Katherine Gardiner, Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford, 32 Wellington Square, Oxford OX1 2ER; and also emailed to: recruitment@spi.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date is noon on 8 April 2011.

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates, who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

Departmental Lecturer in African Studies

THE SCHOOL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY AREA STUDIES in association with St Antony’s College

Grade 7: Salary £29,099 - £35,788 with a discretionary range to £39,107 p.a.

The African Studies Centre in the School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies seeks applications for a full time fixed-term Departmental Lecturership in African Studies. The Lecturership is tenable from 1 October 2011 until 15 July 2014, and is in association with a non-stipendiary junior research fellowship at St Antony’s College.

The primary functions of the departmental lecturer will be to assist in teaching, marking and supervision for the MSc in African Studies, and in the college, to contribute actively and fully to the intellectual life of the college, and to matters that support and enhance it. Activities will include delivering lectures, leading classes, tutorial teaching, and marking class essays over the course of three terms each year. Duties will also involve: supervising or co-supervising dissertations, participating in the marking of extended essays and dissertations, examining, and keeping office hours for consultation by masters students.

The African Studies Centre organises a range of lectures, seminars, workshops and conferences as part of its programme and the appointee will be expected to participate and assist in some of these activities.

The lecturer will also develop his/her research, and be encouraged to publish and submit research proposals to outside funders.

The post is based at the African Studies Centre, Bevington Road, Oxford.

The School is looking for the candidate who most fully meets the following criteria:

(i) a doctorate in a relevant field (contemporary Africa including politics, history and development studies) or evidence that a doctoral thesis will be submitted by the starting date of the post;
(ii) a track record of research of international quality (including the publication already of at least two articles/monographs suitable for REF submission), including the capacity to publish in international journals and with major presses in African Studies and/or relevant disciplines;
(iii) the ability to teach graduate students of high calibre, and to carry out student assessment;
(iv) teaching experience in relevant fields; and
(v) the ability to supervise advanced degree students in African Studies.

These criteria are also outlined in the further particulars, which can be obtained by visiting http://www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/job_vacancies or by telephoning 01865 284991.

Applications for this post must include all of the following: curriculum vitae; a letter explaining how the applicant meets the requirements of this post (these are described in the further particulars); completed personal details and equal opportunities monitoring forms, which are available for download from: http://www.area-studies.ox.ac.uk/job_vacancies. Alternatively, applicants can request hard copies by emailing vacancies@area.ox.ac.uk or telephoning the Assistant to the Administrator on 01865 284991. Applications should be sent to The Departmental Administrator, School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies, 12 Bevington Road, Oxford, OX2 6LH, no later than noon on 21 April 2011.

Professorship of Electrical Engineering

DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING SCIENCES in association with St Hugh’s College

The successful candidate will have an outstanding research record and will be of internationally recognised stature in electrical engineering. He/she will be expected to pursue a research programme at the forefront of the subject, providing research leadership to colleagues working in this field. Current strengths in the department include communications and ultra-fast systems, signal processing, electrical power and energy, photonics, including applied optics and optical systems, electrical and optical materials (especially liquid crystals). While applications in these areas are welcomed, the search is not limited to candidates working in them.

The starting date for this post will be 1 October 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Please see the further particulars at http://www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/fp/ for more details about the post and for full instructions before making an application.

Applications, including a covering letter and full CV, and naming three referees should be received no later than Monday 25 April 2011, by Dr Gwen Booth, Personnel Officer, Senior Appointments, email: professorships@admin.ox.ac.uk. If you have a query about how to apply, please contact Mrs Elaine Eastgate at (email: professorships@admin.ox.ac.uk or tel: 01865 280189).

Applications are particularly welcome from women and black and minority ethnic candidates who are under-represented in academic posts in Oxford.

Systems Manager OSC OXFORD e-RESEARCH CENTRE

Grade 7: Salary £29,099 - £35,788 p.a.

Oxford Supercomputing Centre (OSC) is a central resource available to any Oxford University researcher with a need for high-performance computing (HPC). We are now looking for a Systems Manager with a sound knowledge of Unix systems and an understanding of high-performance computing. The position is part of a vibrant and growing activity that is at the heart of research computing at Oxford University.

The OSC is part of the Oxford e-Research Centre and is a key component of the research computing infrastructure. The Oxford e-Research Centre works with research units across the whole of the University to enable the use and development of innovative computational and information technology in multidisciplinary collaborations. The centre is strongly linked to the UK National e-Science programme, and is involved in national as well as international collaborations to ensure its position at the forefront of research infrastructure development.

The centre is now seeking an enthusiastic Systems Manager with duties and responsibilities to include the following:

• Configure and monitor job scheduling system.
• Support users in preparing parallel jobs.
• Configure and create environmental monitoring and other software useful for the management systems.
• Fine tune operating environments to derive maximum performance for HPC systems.
• Troubleshoot systems and carry out or coordinate repairs.
• Support users and other OSC staff in diagnosing application problems.
• Install, upgrade and configure operating systems and any other relevant software.
• Document all of the above.

The appointment will be on a fixed-term post for two years.

Further particulars can be found on our vacancies webpage at http://www.oerc.ox.ac.uk/jobs. Please send a covering letter, CV and application form by email to recruitment@oerc.ox.ac.uk or to the Personnel Manager, Oxford e-Research Centre, 7 Keble Road, Oxford (fax: 01865 610624).

Completed applications must be received by 12.00 noon on 21 March 2011. Interviews will be held during late March 2011.

Laboratory and Facilities Manager (HWBGM)

WELLCOME TRUST CENTRE FOR HUMAN GENETICS

Grade 8: Salary £36,862 - £44,016 with a discretionary range to £48,096 p.a.

This post is for internal applicants only.

Applications are invited for a Laboratory and Facilities Manager to work at the Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics specifically The Henry Wellcome Building for Genomic Medicine (HWBGM). The position is available for three years in the first instance and is funded by the department.

You will be educated to degree level or equivalent in a biological science subject, or qualified by experience. You will have proven laboratory experience including experience in laboratory management, managing building maintenance, improvement projects and managing contracts, and have knowledge and understanding of current molecular biological research techniques.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please click on the link below:

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=100125

Only applications received before 12.00 midday on Monday 28 March 2011 can be considered.

Part-time IT Officer (Linux Specialist)

FACULTY OF MEDIEVAL AND MODERN LANGUAGES and FACULTY OF LINGUISTICS, PHILOLOGY AND PHONETICS

Grade 7: Salary £29,099 - £35,788 pa (pro rata)

An experienced IT Officer with excellent Linux skills is sought to join a small IT support team shared by the Linguistics Faculty (including the Centre for Linguistics and Philology, the Phonetics Laboratory and the Language and Brain Laboratory) and the Faculty of Medieval and Modern Languages. As well as contributing to server and desktop support in a networked Netware and Linux environment, the postholder will also contribute to the continued development of new and deployed services.

The person we are looking for will also have strong organisational skills, with proven experience of prioritising a varied workload to tight deadlines, and the ability to resolve problems, often at short-notice; excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels and with a wide range of people; and a proactive and flexible approach to work, exhibiting a desire to provide a good service and to work towards continuous improvements in systems and procedures.

The post will be 0.5 FTE, as five half days a week (occasional evening or weekend work may be required). This is a fixed-term post tenable in the first instance for a period of 36 months, commencing as soon as possible.

Further particulars about the post and details of the application process may be downloaded from the website at http://www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk/recruitment/. Applications should be emailed as a PDF to recruitment@mod-langs.ox.ac.uk in the form of a CV and covering letter indicating how you match our requirements, by no later than noon on Wednesday 30 March 2011. Interviews are planned to take place in early April (exact date to be confirmed).

This is a re-advertisement; previous applicants need not re-apply.

IT Officer (Servers and Support)

FACULTY OF CLASSICS

Grade 7: Salary £29,099 - £35,788 p.a.

Applications are invited for the post of IT Officer (Servers and Support) in the Faculty of Classics to start as soon as possible. The postholder will be based at the Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies, 66 St Giles', Oxford OX1 3LU.

Duties include the provision of user support, network and server management, project management, desktop and mobile computing management and related IT administration. Applicants must have a degree or an appropriate advanced/professional IT qualification and demonstrable experience of end-user support.

Applications consisting of a curriculum vitae, a covering letter, and a personal details form, including the names and addresses of two referees, should be sent to Recruitment, Faculty of Classics, Ioannou Centre for Classical and Byzantine Studies, 66 St Giles’, Oxford OX1 3LU (email: recruitment@classics.ox.ac.uk). Please arrange for your referees to send their references to the above address by the closing date. If this is not possible or you do not want your referees contacted in advance please indicate this on the personal details form. The personal details form and the further particulars are available for download from the Classics Faculty website (http://www.classics.ox.ac.uk/faculty/jobs/index.asp). Please quote reference BE11002 on the personal details form.

The deadline for applications is 12.00 noon on Wednesday 30 March 2011. No applications will be accepted after this date. The interviews are expected to take place in early April (date to be confirmed).

Software Validation Manager OXFORD CENTRE FOR DIABETES,

OXFORD CENTRE FOR DIABETES, ENDOCRINOLOGY AND METABOLISM, Diabetes Trials Unit

Grade 7: Salary £29,099 - £35,788 p.a.

An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Diabetes Trials Unit (DTU) for a Software Validation Manager to support the research activities of the unit.

The DTU is one of eight academic groups at the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism and is a fully registered UKCRC trials unit and part of the RAE 4* rated Nuffield Department of Medicine. The unit has a global reputation for designing, running and analysing a portfolio of academically led international “mega trials” and UK based multi-centre trials in the fields of diabetes and cardiovascular disease prevention. The DTU has recently expanded to incorporate a Translational Research Group that will undertake early phase clinical trials of investigational medicinal products and evaluations of novel medical devices.

This is a full-time (or maximum part-time at 0.80 FTE) post for an individual experienced in software quality assurance. You will manage the production of user requirements, validation plans and user acceptance documentation for the IT systems used by the DTU to conduct large-scale clinical trials. You will oversee/implement the production, maintenance and development of all software documentation and SOPs to a consistently high technical standard and will manage and prepare software documents for audit and inspection.

Educated to degree level, you will have direct experience of writing, critically reviewing and maintaining documentation and will understand and be able to apply the principles, objectives and practices of software/systems requirements within the software development cycle. An excellent organiser and communicator, you will be highly proficient in the use of computer applications, managing documentation sets, and have an advanced knowledge of test case design and strategy. A knowledge of clinical data management processes for FDA regulated companies as well as knowledge of software development tools such as C++, Java and SQL would be a distinct advantage.

This post is available for two years in the first instance.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Ian Kennedy, Head of Programming (email: ian.kennedy@dtu.ox.ac.uk).

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and person specification, please click on the link below:

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=100122

Only applications received before 12.00 noon on Friday 1 April 2011 can be considered. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12 April 2011.

Deputy Director of Alumni Relations (maternity cover) ALUMNI OFFICE

Grade 9: Salary £42,733 - £49,539 p.a.

The Alumni Office works to establish and enhance a continuing relationship between the University of Oxford and its alumni, giving them the opportunity to be involved at a range of different levels, from attending events to volunteering. We are seeking a Deputy Director of Alumni Relations to cover a 12-month, fixed-term period of maternity leave.

The Deputy Director has strategic responsibility for both the alumni events programme and the University’s network of volunteer-run alumni groups. The postholder will also be responsible for the project management of the Oxford Alumni Weekend, the Alumni Office’s flagship event, which attracts c.1,000 alumni and guests each September. Personnel management and strategic planning and reporting are also important aspects of this role.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of organising complex events and also of working with volunteers. Attention to detail and strong analytical skills are also key criteria, as is the ability to lead and manage a team of staff.

This role offers an ideal opportunity for someone with excellent communication skills, who can think creatively in order to solve complex problems, and who enjoys working in a busy and successful office.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=100110

Only applications received before midday on 1 April 2011 can be considered. Interviews will be held on 13 April 2011. You will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.

Finance and Research Grants Officer SCHOOL OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND MUSEUM ETHNOGRAPHY

SCHOOL OF ANTHROPOLOGY AND MUSEUM ETHNOGRAPHY, Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology

Grade 6: Salary £25,854 - £30,870 p.a.

The School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography is seeking a key professional Finance and Research Grants Officer to join its successful administrative team based in Oxford, this is a full-time permanent position.

The Finance and Research Grants Officer post has primary responsibility for the school’s accounting processes and is one of two posts in the school responsible for the proactive support of the research grant application process and for the financial management of research projects. The postholder will support the Administrator on the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts for review by the school’s Management Board and will work closely with the Administrator to develop and implement an enhanced management reporting process covering all of the school’s activities, including research projects. The postholder will be responsible for the full range of financial transaction processing carried out within the school. The Officer will also support the Administrator in producing budgets for grant applications, using the University’s Resolve software, advising researchers on grantors’ terms and conditions, and will work closely with the school's academic and administrative teams, as well as with colleagues in the University’s central Finance Office.

Candidates need a good first degree and at least two years’ experience in a similar role, good accounting experience and knowledge of the purpose of financial controls, excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail, strong diplomacy and team-working skills, and the ability to work on their own initiative with a high level of computer literacy.

Candidates will be considered on the basis of the selection criteria outlined in the further particulars which can be obtained by visiting the website at http://www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/fp/ or by emailing katie.grainger@anthro.ox.ac.uk. The further particulars include details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is by no later than noon on 11 April 2011. Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.

Divisional Secretary Personal Assistant and Office Manager (maternity cover)

SOCIAL SCIENCES DIVISION

Grade 5: Salary £22,971 - £27,428 p.a.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced PA/office manager for this nine month maternity cover post. We hope to secure an appointment as soon as possible. This is a crucial position that would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment, engaging with a wide range of people across the University, and who can take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the office and a range of PA and administrative support functions.

You will work closely with the Divisional Secretary, providing support to the full range of office operations as well as holding specific responsibilities including PA and diary management support, support for divisional committee business, general finance matters for the office (e.g. stationery ordering, payment of invoices, expenses claims), Health and Safety and general building responsibilities. In addition you will provide support to the various teams within the office. You will be the prime contact point for all visitors and guests of the divisional office.

You must have proven professional skills consistent with the role of a PA: a proactive, adaptable, and can-do approach; be self-motivated and able to work under minimal supervision; have high levels of literacy and numeracy skills; have a clear ability to deal confidently and politely with senior members of staff and visitors; and be able to exercise good judgement sometimes in the absence of detailed knowledge. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are very important as is an eye for detail and experience of working on sensitive issues. This is an important role requiring you to be able to juggle many demands whilst inspiring the confidence of others.

To apply for this role and for further details, including a job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below:

https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=100056

Only applications received before midday on 25 March 2011 can be considered. Interviews will be held on 7 April 2011. You will be required to upload a supporting statement as part of your online application.

Part-time IT Assistant SIR WILLIAM DUNN SCHOOL OF PATHOLOGY

Grade 4: Salary £19,822 - £22,971 p.a.

This post is for internal applicants only

The postholder will provide support in the following areas: Macintosh support including systems and software upgrading and maintenance work on Mac OS machine. Familiarity of some site licensed software such as MS Office, Endnote, Tivoli and Sophos anti-virus. Assist and diagnose any hardware/networking problems for the Macintosh users. Some email configuration for our users will need to be undertaken to assist in moving to more functional applications. The postholder will need to communicate clearly using email and telephone. Records of repairs and work undertaken are recorded for future reference.

The person may need to assist in some more general IT Support tasks at busy times, training would be given where appropriate.

The post requires first rate IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, scanning and electronic filing system. Training will be given on the University student IT systems.

Applications, together with a full CV and the names and addresses of two referees should be sent to the Administrator, Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RE (email: administration@path.ox.ac.uk). Please quote reference IT/11/004. The closing date for applications is 25 March 2011.

Part-time Senior Clerical Officer (Oxford Medical Alumni)

MEDICAL SCIENCES DIVISION

Grade 4: Salary £19,822 - £22,971 p.a. (pro rata)

We are seeking to appoint a part-time (20% FTE) Senior Clerical Officer to be based in the Medical Sciences Divisional Office in the John Radcliffe Hospital. The post will be for one day (or two half days) a week and will be available for 12 months in the first instance. The successful applicant will be a key member of a small team which is responsible for the administration of alumni activities for the Oxford Medical Alumni (OMA).

The postholder will be involved in all aspects of the running of OMA, under the supervision of the Alumni Officer. The two main areas in which the postholder will work are: maintenance and updating of the OMA database and assistance with the management of OMA events. Whilst the postholder will have their own areas of responsibility they will also be expected to cover other aspects of the team’s role as and when required. The work can be intensive at times, but is interesting, diverse, and rewarding.

We are seeking a strong team player with first-rate analytical, organisational, and computing skills, who will work systematically and to a high level of accuracy. Applicants should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to manage a broad workload in an efficient manner.

Further particulars including information on how to apply, a detailed job description and the selection criteria are available at http://www.ox.ac.uk/about_the_university/jobs/fp/ or alternatively by email from divoff.jobs@medsci.ox.ac.uk or tel: 01865 857940.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 27 March 2011. Interviews are likely to take place on 5 April 2011.

Part-time Personal Assistant OXFORD DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

OXFORD DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (ODID), Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI)

Grade 4: Salary £19,822 - £22,971 p.a. (pro-rata)

The Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, a research centre based in ODID, is looking for a Personal Assistant to work closely with the Director, Sabina Alkire. This is a pivotal position that would suit someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment with strong links overseas.

You will need substantial previous experience as a personal assistant with creative problem solving skills and flexibility to react efficiently and effectively to new challenges, proven IT skills, excellent writing skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues in the UK and overseas.

The post is 18 hours a week preferably spread over at least 3 days a week (afternoons preferred) to start as soon as possible for one year.

Further particulars may be obtained from the ODID website: http://www.qeh.ox.ac.uk/vacancies and from the Administrator, Queen Elizabeth House, 3 Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TB (tel: 01865 281805, email: recruitment@qeh.ox.ac.uk) to whom applications should be sent quoting reference number VG-11-004 and enclosing a completed cover sheet (available at http://www.qeh.ox.ac.uk/vacancies), a letter addressing the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae, and names and contact details of two referees. The closing date for applications is noon on Friday 8 April 2011. It is expected that interviews will take place on Tuesday 19 April 2011.

Administrative Assistant OXFORD UNIVERSITY COMPUTING SERVICES

OXFORD UNIVERSITY COMPUTING SERVICES (OUCS)

Grade 4: Salary £19,822 -£22,971 p.a.

This post is for internal applicants only.

OUCS offers facilities, training and advice to members of the University in all aspects of academic computing. Further details can be found online at http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/.

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, flexible and well organised administrative officer to support the work of two groups within OUCS: the Infrastructure Systems and Services Group and the Network and Telecommunications Group.

You will have a flair for organisation, excellent written and oral communication skills, be highly numerate, have an eye for detail and gain pride from seeing a job well done. You will be confident in the use of IT office applications and computer-based financial systems and be able to work effectively with minimal supervision both independently and as part of a team

You will take responsibility for the groups day-to-day general and financial administration: raise purchase orders and sales invoice requisitions, organise meetings, take minutes, make travel and accommodation arrangements, manage national and international sales and distribution of products and services, produce monthly and quarterly financial reports and provide expert advice to group staff on administrative matters.

This post offers an exciting opportunity for someone with excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills looking for career advancement in university administration.

Please obtain further details and an application form from http://www.oucs.ox.ac.uk/jobs/.

Completed applications must be received by 12 noon on 28 March 2011. Interviews will be held during week commencing 11 April 2011.

CARE International in Uganda Jobs

CARE International in Uganda (CARE) works with others to make a sustainable improvement in the lives of the very poor. Our program implementation is focused on supporting communities in their achievement of; sustainable economic rights and livelihood, conflict resolution and peace building, good governance and social protection. Our operations are guided by key values i.e., excellence,
accountability, respect, integrity and transparency. Our programs continue to expand as new funds are secured to support new projects and create competitive employment opportunities as here below:

CARE International in Uganda is offering two exciting employment opportunities for the position of Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinators in Gulu and Fort Portal.

Summary of Responsibilities:
CARE International is currently transiting from project to a program approach-a process that involves re-focusing programming strategies and interventions to sustainably address specifi c issues of poverty and marginalization among clearly identifi ed ‘population group’s.
The Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Coordinators (PME&L) will be responsible for setting up and monitoring the implementation of the program level impact measurement system and ensuring that M&E systems for various program components are in place. The PME &L Coordinators will work with Country Offi ce and program staff to ensure the most effi cient way of linking specifi c donor
M&E systems with program level impact measurement requirements.

The PME&L Coordinators will provide overall program level technical guidance in monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management systems and practices, through training, coaching and mentoring program staff and partners.

Major Responsibilities:
1. Design and implement an overall program level M&E system based on completed program strategy document, and consistent
with policies and procedures set forth in the CARE Uganda M&E framework that will allow the program to track both the individual
and cumulative impact of its interventions.

2. Facilitate project baseline studies, annual reviews, midterm assessments and fi nal evaluations and impact assessments.
3. Work closely with the Programme Quality and Learning Unit
to build capacity of Program staff and partners in monitoring, evaluation and knowledge management and ensure quality of
impact measurement strategies, methodologies and activities across all program components.

4. Participate in project/program initiatives design including participating in design workshops and developing log frames nd monitoring plans.

5. Proactively support establishment and maintenance of learning and knowledge management systems and sharing of lessons
within and across CARE programs and with strategic partners.

6. Undertake and facilitate others to implement the M&E plan, regularly revising and updating performance questions, indicators, methods, formats and analytical processes in order to provide overall quality control on M&E system and reporting.

7. Facilitate program learning and refl ection: ensuring that monitoring and review outputs are mainstreamed and adopted
by the program for learning and performance improvements.

8. Work as a team with PQL unit and other programs in developing and periodically reviewing impact measurement guidelines nd ensure their applications in measuring program/project performances.

9. Participate in country offi ce program quality and learning events and networks such as the program quality and learning eetings.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Strong writing, research and analytical skills
• Strong programme Monitoring, Evaluation, documentation and Learning skills
• A post-graduate degree or post graduate diploma in Project planning and management with statistical knowledge in SPSS, Z -text, Epinfo
• 4-5 years experience in a similar position
• Experience and knowledge of organizational capacity building processes, tools and methodologies
• Excellent facilitation, communication and team work skills

How to apply: If you are a Ugandan, interested and with a passion to contribute to bringing about a positive change to people’s lives then submit your typed application including; a cover letter, detailed CV, copies of relevant academic qualifi cations indicating the preferred ocation, to: The Human Resource Manager, CARE International in Uganda, Plot 17 Nakasero Road, P. O. Box 7280, Kampala,

Note: Only short listed candidates will be contacted and any form of lobbing shall lead to automatic disqualifi cation.
CARE INTERNATIONAL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES & CORRUPTION INTORRELANT EMPLOYER