Lawyer - Banking / Project Finance Specialist

The EIB, the European Union’s bank is seeking to recruit for the General Secretariat and Directorate General for Legal Affairs – Legal Department, Operations – South East Europe Division at its headquarters in Luxembourg a:

Lawyer – Banking / Project Finance Specialist

The selected candidate will be assigned to the post for a fixed term of 9 months

The successful candidate will assist the Head of Division and Head of Department, together with other legal advisers, in providing legal support to the operational services.

The South East Europe Division deals with legal operations in Italy, Malta, Slovenia, Croatia, Western Balkans, Greece, Bulgaria, Romania, Cyprus and Turkey.

In principle, the successful candidate will deal with operations in Turkey and the Balkans.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The lawyer will perform tasks related to all of the Division’s responsibilities and work independently on structured finance operations. He/she will draw up, as necessary, reports on completed transactions and prepare his/her own proposals when consulted on fundamental or unusual issues. He/she will:

• Create the legal framework for financing operations and guarantees, notably structured finance and project finance (drafting, advisory support, conclusion of contracts and completion of all related legal formalities) and monitor these from a legal viewpoint
• Manage high-level contacts and negotiations
• Liaise where necessary with external consultants and supervise their work
• Complete the administrative formalities vis-à-vis clients (public institutions and private enterprises)
• Undertake research and conduct legal studies on problems of law arising in connection with the Bank’s operations and in the context of developing new financial instruments

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in law or equivalent legal professional qualification
• Previous relevant professional experience, notably in the field of structured financing and project financing in a law firm of international repute or a financial institution
• Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English and good command of French. Knowledge of other EU languages would be an asset
• Familiarity with standard IT tools

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to analyse, summarise and solve problems
• Ability to develop innovative legal solutions
• Ability to draft documents promptly
• Good interpersonal and negotiating skills
• Ability to argue convincingly and achieve a consensus among colleagues and third parties on legal matters
• Team player
• Well-organised, with the ability to prioritise (meet deadlines)
• Flexibility

Deadline for applications: 26th August 2011

For more details and to apply, please go to https://erecruitment.eib.org selecting Job ID 3866

We believe that Diversity is good for our people and our business. We promote and value diversity and inclusion among our staff, irrespective of their gender, age, nationality, race, culture, education and experience, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or disability.

Lawyer in the Internal Appeals Committee

The Internal Appeals Committee (IAC) is part of the legal system put in place by the EPO for its staff in case of employment-law disputes. In formal proceedings, it investigates appeals from EPO staff or pensioners against administrative decisions adversely affected them, and gives a reasoned opinion on the case.

In its legal and administrative work, the IAC is supported by a secretariat currently composed of seven staff members (six lawyers and one administrative employee) supervised by the IAC chairman.

We are now looking for a lawyer to strengthen this secretariat.

Main duties

• Examining the facts and submissions presented, and studying the legal position in the light of the relevant provisions (Service Regulations, Pensions Scheme Regulations, health-insurance contract, etc.)
• Drafting documents for the IAC members' discussions
• Drafting IAC decisions and opinions
• Correspondence with those involved in appeal proceedings, especially when legal input is required
• Legal studies on questions of international civil-service law; analysing judgments by national and international courts with relevance for the EPO
• Taking part in IAC oral proceedings (minute-writing)
• Helping to update and maintain the database of IAC opinions (writing abstracts)

The ideal candidate will have

• legal training with a focus on administrative and international law, and knowledge of the fundamentals of private law, including employment law
• professional experience of litigation and administrative and appeal procedures at international organisations
• the ability to think analytically, and to present and evaluate facts, submissions and arguments clearly and convincingly, both orally and in writing
• experience in drafting legal opinions
• sufficient language knowledge to work on internal appeals in all three EPO official languages
• the ability to work well in a team, but also to analyse independently the facts and arguments put forward by appellants.

Please note that, in addition to the permanent vacancy, up to two non-renewable contract vacancies of a maximum 3-year (36 month) duration may also be filled as a result of this publication. An extension beyond the contract period of 36 months shall not be possible.

The non-renewable contracts will fill an additional temporary need within the Internal Appeals Committee.

Minimum qualifications

Candidates must have a university degree in law or – in exceptional cases – equivalent professional experience. They must also have excellent knowledge of one official language (English, French or German) and the ability to understand the other two.

Selection procedure

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications, supplemented as appropriate by interviews and/or tests. It is intended to hold the interviews in calendar week 42.

Please apply online, using the online application form, reference number INT/EXT/5138

Closing date: 15.09.2011

As the second largest European organisation, the European Patent Office offers a competitive salary, excellent social benefits and varied work in a modern international environment.

http://www.epo.org/about-us/jobs/vacancies/other/int-ext-5138.html

Lawyer CEE (m/f) Eli Lilly and Company

We are searching an experienced Lawyer for the CEE region for our client Eli Lilly Regional GmbH.

Eli Lilly Regional Operations GmbH is doing extraordinary things in a changing world focused on finding ways to improve public health while rewarding innovation at the right cost with answers that matter. Their success as one of the largest pharmaceutical and biotech firms stems from more than 130 years of global experience, a continuing pipeline of innovative products and a dedicated team of more than 100 lawyers located in various countries.

They have now an opportunity for a highly motivated bright business minded lawyer to support the Area General Counsel for Central Eastern Europe who is located in Vienna. This is an opportunity to have a challenging position and to work in a dynamic and stimulating environment.

Key Responsibilities

In this position you report directly to the Area General Counsel for CEE located in Vienna. You will partner closely with the management teams, in particular with the General Managers, Compliance, Medical, Corporate Affairs and Marketing Managers in affiliates in the CEE region. Your responsibility is legal counselling to affiliates in the CEE region in particular on competition law, pharma law, anti-corruption (FCPA) and data privacy matters. You are in charge of litigation matters, efficient collaboration with the European Patent Division and with the US Anti Corruption Centre.

Requirements

Eli Lilly Regional Operations GmbH is looking for a lawyer with at least 5 years work experience in a law firm and/or in-house with solid experience in Competition law. Experience in the pharma industry and/or experience in pharma law would be an added value. Your are able to provide high quality legal advice, on-time, with a commercial and solution-oriented approach. You are able to build strong relationships and trust through your expertise and through your strong interpersonal and communication skills while preserving independence and objectivity. You have a “Can Do” attitude and you are willing to learn and handle the job in a well organized manner with great enthusiasm. Fluent English is essential. German is not a requirement but Hungarian, Polish or other Eastern language would be an asset. Some Travel will be required.

Reward

Eli Lilly Regional Operations GmbH is offering you a fixed term employment contract at a distinguished and successful corporation with international background for 2 years. Due to our bold vision, the virtual operation and our excellent technical equipment it is possible to base this position in Austria, Poland, Hungary or Romania. You have the unique chance to work with different cultures and to develop further your career in a cosmopolitan open minded company. Integrity, Excellence and Respect for People are the main values Lilly is living for. An attractive salary is also being offered as well as a modern working environment.

Please send your application under reference 39.4625-451 to Mercuri Urval GmbH, Theresianumgasse 11, A-1040 Vienna or by e-mail to jobvienna.at@mercuriurval.com. We guarantee all applicants strict confidentiality.

Strategic Recruitment - Assessment - Business Coaching - Talent Management - Executive Search

www.mercuriurval.com

European R&D Funding Manager GE - General Electric

Business Segment:

Global Growth & Operations - Europe

About Us:

We are GE. We’re a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. And we are taking the strengths that have made us an industry leader and putting them to work in service of a new era of global business, with a focus on the world and the people we share it with. Through initiatives like ecomagination and healthymagination, we are developing the next generation of products and services to improve the way we use resources, impact our communities and care for each other. Join GE and you’ll discover a career opportunity of incredible diversity – across disciplines and around the globe. No other company invests in the development, training and advancement of its employees the way we do, because we believe it is our innovative thinking that is our strength, and that strength is what enables GE to make a positive impact on tomorrow, today. From jet engines to power generation, financial services to water processing, and medical imaging to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services. GE is imagination at work.

Posted Position Title: European R&D Funding Manager, GE Global Growth & Operations

Career Level: Experienced
Function Business Management
Function Segment: Executive Management

Role Summary/Purpose:

The position holder will lead GE’s actvities in Europe to access EU and European government funding for innovation and R&D projects. The position holder will be based in Brussels and will work closely with GE Global Research Center in Munich, Germany.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence: Coordinate a group of GE experts active in the various GE businesses in Europe to increase funding for GE innovation and R&D projects. Develop and share best practices, tools and processes among team members, and setting up operating rhythms to track and pursue opportunities and successes.
• Counseling and Advice: Assist GE Businesses in their applications for R & D grants (FP and other EU schemes) and in the setting up of consortia. Advise GE Businesses on contractual issues, particularly relating to IP. Assist in reducing time of external and internal approval processes; increase the connections between internal stakeholders.
• Policy: Develop and implement strategies to shape innovation policy and implementing legislation (eg EU Common Strategic Framework). Working with the European Commission for early identification of initiatives and upcoming calls for proposals.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education: Business, Engineering or Public administration degree from a recognized European University. Post-graduate degree preferable.
• Experience: 10 + years of practical experience in external R&D funding (in-house or as a consultant).
• Deep knowledge of EU and European funding programs, regulation, policies and practices.
• Proven track record of managing teams and in project management.
• All candidates must have unrestricted work authorization in the region into which they apply.

Desired Characteristics:

• Ability to cope with pressure and multiple deadlines contemporaneously.
• Strategist, who is able to prioritize multiple tasks on hand while still paying attention to detail
• High level of influencing skills combined with an ability to build excellent working relationships within a matrix environment (both cross-functionally and globally)
• Proven ability to lead and execute effectively at all levels of the organization
• Advanced communication skills - both written and verbal
• Demonstrated ability to think and lead on a strategic level within a complex organization
• Ability to deal effectively with people and work in diverse teams
• Level headed approach to risk and managing such risk against business objectives
• High level of energy and the ability to pass it on to other team members.

To apply for this role, please visit the following link: http://jobs.gecareers.com/job/Brussels-European-R-26D-Funding-Manager-2C-GE-Global-Growth-26-Operations-Job/1356126/

If you have any trouble reaching the application page, please visit www.ge.com/careers and search job number 1406474.

Legal Clerk - Office of the General Counsel, New York

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. To achieve this mission, the Foundations seek to shape public policies that assure greater fairness in political, legal, and economic systems and safeguard fundamental rights. On a local level, the Open Society Foundations implement a range of initiatives to advance justice, education, public health, and independent media. At the same time, we build alliances across borders and continents on issues such as corruption and freedom of information. The Foundations place a high priority on protecting and improving the lives of people in marginalized communities.

Investor and philanthropist George Soros established the Open Society Foundations, starting in 1984, to help countries make the transition from communism. Our activities have grown to encompass the United States and more than 70 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America. Each foundation relies on the expertise of boards composed of eminent citizens who determine individual agendas based on local priorities.

Purpose of Position

Provide administrative and research support. Work is carried out under general supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft and process expense payment letters, with oversight from legal assistants;
• Maintain and update the department’s central files (paper and electronic);
• Assist in the maintenance of governance files for OSI and related foundations;
• Assist in preparation of materials for trademark applications, and maintenance of related files and deadline tracking;
• Assist in the preparation of materials for trainings conducted by the department;
• Arrange for legal documents to be certified or legalized by the NY Department of State or relevant country embassy/consulate;
• Prepare, scan and file general departmental correspondence;
• Answer main phone line for the Office of the General Counsel and answer lawyer’s lines as requested;
• Perform basic legal research, as requested;
• Provide additional support to the legal assistants and lawyers as required;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Open Society Foundations may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.

Education/Experience

• Minimum of High School degree plus one to three years’ administrative/office experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• NGO or foundation experience/interest in human rights preferred.

Skills Required

• Excellent written, verbal, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, experience with database management preferred;
• Excellent listening and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences;
• Show discretion and ability to handle confidential issues;
• High level of self-motivation and at ease working independently when necessary;
• Poised, works well under pressure and attentive to detail;
• Flexibility and willingness to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects and ability to prioritize tasks;
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with senior management, co-workers and the general public.

Program Specific Requirements

• Aptitude for learning new computer programs and software essential;
• Interest in legal field preferred.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Compensation: Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

To Apply

Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements before September 16, 2011, to: humanresources@sorosny.org. Include job code in subject line: LC-OGC

OR

Open Society Foundations

Human Resources – Code LC-OGC

400 West 59th Street

New York, New York 10019

FAX: 212.548.4675

No phone calls, please. The Open Society Foundations are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Advocacy Officer (International Cooperation)

Caritas Europa (CE) is the network of 47 organisations from 44 European countries. It is one of the seven regions of Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 170 Catholic relief, development and social service organisations. Our vision is of a civilization of love and justice where every human person can flourish and live in peace and dignity as part of one human family. Caritas Europa has a heartfelt commitment to analyse and fight poverty and social exclusion; and to promote true integral human development, social justice and sustainable social systems in Europe and throughout the world. Caritas Europa advocates for, and with, people in need in order to transform society into a more just and inclusive civilisation. Caritas Europa recognises the need for mutual learning and innovation in all we do.

With a view to further develop its work on communication Caritas Europa is seeking to recruit a (m/f):

Advocacy Officer (International Cooperation)

(full time, unlimited contract)

Starting mid September 2011.

Objectives:

We are looking for a policy and advocacy officer who

• monitors EU policy developments and their impact on poverty in Europe and in the world,
• prepares briefings for member organisations (MOs),
• advocates for EU action in the fight against poverty and consults with experts in the network,
• facilitates one of the Caritas Europa Advocacy Working Groups,
• contributes to the Caritas Europa training events and
• contributes to the Caritas Europa Newsletter.

Tasks:

Policy development:

• Monitor EU policy developments
• Inform and brief the member organisations of EU policy developments
• Participate in the creation and implementation of the annual work plans
• Prepare well-informed advocacy on development and humanitarian aid issues, also by collecting input from member organisations

Advocacy:

• Represent or ensure representation of Caritas Europa at relevant events and meetings
• Carry out efficient internal and external communication on international cooperation policy issues: Draft press releases, website and extranet updates on development issues, in cooperation with the Communications Unit

Capacity building:

• Prepare and participate in capacity-building events for MOs in the field of advocacy

The main work will be developed in Brussels, but travels to other countries will be part of the work. The Advocacy Officer, part of the Advocacy Unit, reports to the Advocacy Unit coordinator.

Profile:

• University Degree (bachelor or higher), preferably in economic sciences
• Postgraduate degree in the field of economics, international relations, international development, EU studies, or similar is an asset
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience, part of which in an NGO, preferably in the Global South, or EU environment.
• Working experience related to and good understanding of the EU Institutions, decision-making, development policies, European networks
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills. Good command of French and/or German, as well as other European languages is an asset.
• Understanding of and commitment to the principles of the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church, in which Caritas’ work is firmly rooted.
• Experience in Church organisations is an asset.
• Skills in presentation, facilitation and networking.
• Ability to work in an international team.
• Computer skills and experience in working with Microsoft Office software.

Our offer:

A challenging experience in Brussels with the possibility to influence European policy and the development of the European Caritas network, working in a multicultural team and in an organisation that is one of the key European stakeholders in development issues.

Please apply by 24 August 2011 12:00 Brussels time in submitting your motivation letter and CV to secretary-general@caritas-europa.org mentioning in the subject “CV Advocacy Officer”.

We thank in advance all candidates who show their interest in this offer. First interviews shall be held around the last week of August.

Caritas Europa, a.i.s.b.l.

Rue De Pascale, 4, 1040 Brussels - Belgium

Tel: +32 (0)2 280 02 80

Email: secretary-general@caritas-europa.org

Website: http://www.caritas-europa.org

Institutional Lobbyist European Patent Office

Institutional Lobbyist for our Brussels Bureau, EPO Brussels (Belgium)

The mission of the EPO's Brussels Bureau is to co-ordinate and enhance relations between the EPO and the European institutions, in support of the EPO's overall mission and core business and in order to strengthen European stakeholders' understanding of the EPO's role as one of the world's leading patent granting authorities.

Under the supervision of the EPO Vice-President in charge of Legal and International Affairs, the Brussels Bureau's brief includes developing relationships with key players at the European institutions (European Commission officials, members of the European Parliament, European Council Working Group representatives) and European stakeholders from business and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), and – equally importantly – serving as the EPO's eyes and ears in Brussels.

Main duties

Conveying the EPO's intellectual-property views and interests to opinion leaders, including EU Council and Commission representatives and MEPs

Maintaining and enhancing the EPO's network of contacts with the European institutions and relevant NGOs

Producing studies, analyses and proposals on the European institutions' activities which affect the European Patent Organisation

Liaising with other EPO departments in their dealings with the European institutions.

This will involve, inter alia

• making the EPO's political views known to opinion leaders
• maintaining day-to-day contacts with the network
• taking part in and reporting on meetings (formal and informal), conferences and other EU events
• briefing EPO headquarters on developments likely to affect the work of the Organisation
• reporting and advising on European policy and political initiatives affecting the EPO
• preparing conferences and other events in co-operation with other EPO departments
• interacting with the different EPO directorates-general
• deputising for the head of department in his absence.

Candidate profile

• Excellent practical knowledge of the structure and political functions of major European organisations, e.g. the EU institutions
• Years of proven lobbying experience in Brussels
• Ability to work autonomously
• An existing, reliable and workable network of contacts
• Good political knowledge of patent issues and the EPO
• Highly developed communication skills (also with the press) and the ability to represent the EPO effectively at various levels
• Ability to get complex issues across clearly and comprehensibly
• Highly reactive, and able to report quickly
• Excellent knowledge of English; the ability to understand French and German would be an asset.

Minimum requirements

Diploma of completed studies at university level or – in exceptional cases – equivalent professional knowledge. Excellent knowledge of one of the EPO's official languages and ability to understand the other two.

Selection procedure

The successful candidate will be selected on the basis of qualifications, supplemented as appropriate by interviews and/or tests. It is intended to hold the interviews in calendar week 41 of 2011.

Please apply online, using the online application form, reference number EUR/5142

Closing date: 19.09.2011

As the second largest European organisation, the European Patent Office offers a competitive salary, excellent social benefits and varied work in a modern international environment.

www.epo.org/vacancies

Regulatory Affairs Adviser Vorwerk & Co.KG

Established in Wuppertal (Germany) in 1883 and now a global player, Vorwerk & Co. KG is a family-owned, highly diversified industrial group. Vorwerk’s core business is the direct selling of innovative, top-of-the-range household appliances and cosmetics developed and produced within the group. Vorwerk’s portfolio also contains banking and leasing activities, facility management services and carpet manufacturing. Vorwerk generated a business volume of 2.372 billion Euros in 2010 and operates in 66 countries. Worldwide there are more than 623,000 people working with Vorwerk, of whom about 22,000 are employees and around 601,000 are self-employed sales advisers distributing Vorwerk’s products.

In order to support the Vice President Regulatory Affairs and Head of the Brussels Office in his day-to-day lobbying activities, we are looking for a full time Regulatory Affairs Adviser.

The role is varied and encompasses a variety of responsibilities. The primary tasks will be to:

• Monitor and provide intelligence on EU legislative and policy developments in relevant areas, including consumer protection, ecodesign, energy labeling, customer financing and labour law;
• Assist in planning lobbying activity and in developing Vorwerk’s positioning and recommendations;
• Assist in establishing and maintaining fruitful contacts with EU Institutions, industry associations and other stakeholders;
• Liaise with Vorwerk’s divisions and businesses operating in European countries on relevant EU and national regulatory affairs issues;
• Liaise with external public affairs consultants;
• Ensure maintenance and timely updating of Vorwerk’s internal lobbying website;
• Assist in co-ordinating the lobbying activities of Vorwerk’s businesses at national level;
• Assume responsibility for the administrative management of the Brussels office and the administrative co-ordination with Vorwerk’s headquarters in Germany.

The position involves moderate levels of travel within Europe and offers the opportunity to develop personal and professional skills in a stimulating and dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years experience in EU Affairs, gathered in a company’s representation office, a trade association, a public affairs consultancy or within the EU institutions (preferably the European Parliament). A university degree in political sciences or in law is required, as well as a perfect command of written and spoken English and German. Knowledge of any other European language, ideally French, Italian or Spanish, would be an asset.

Other required skills are:

• A good understanding of EU Institutions and how EU legislation is developed and of stakeholder engagement in Brussels;
• Familiarity with internal market / consumer protection or energy efficiency issues;
• Strong analytical and organisational skills with an eye for detail;
• Excellent drafting skills as the role will involve the preparation of background briefings, position papers and other forms of external communication;
• Self-starter, capable of taking initiative and working independently once overall objectives are known;
• Confidence and good interpersonal skills to deal with decision-makers and other stakeholders;
• Ability to work in a small team (2 persons), reliability and flexibility as to tasks and competing demands/pressures;
• High degree of computer literacy (MS Office suite and maintenance of website).

To apply, please send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter, including current remuneration by 23 September 2011 to Mr. Pierre Chalançon, Vice President Regulatory Affairs, Vorwerk & Co KG, Representation to the EU, Rue Montoyer 47, 1000 Brussels or email: pierre.chalancon@vorwerk.de

We offer an attractive working environment in an international setting. The remuneration package will be competitive and commensurate with the experience of the selected candidate.

Further information about Vorwerk & Co KG can be found on www.vorwerk.com.

Associate, International Policy The Pew Charitable Trusts

The Pew Charitable Trusts, an independent nonprofit, is driven by the power of knowledge to solve today’s most challenging problems. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and stimulate civic life. The mission of The Pew Environment Group is to promote policies and practices that protect the global environment, preserve healthy forests and marine ecosystems. For the past two decades, the Environment group has been a major force in driving conservation policy in the United States, and increasingly internationally.

A core goal of the Pew Environment Group Marine Strategy is to establish an international governance system for marine fisheries that are not under the jurisdiction of any one nation and that often move between the territorial waters of various countries on their annual migrations. Over the last five years the Pew Environment Group has launched international campaigns with objectives that require engagement with intergovernmental forums established to globally manage the oceans and their resources ranging from the United Nations General Assembly to the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), among others. All of these campaigns require direct engagement with intergovernmental fora such as the United Nations, Regional Fishery Management Organizations (RFMOs), and various international treaty organizations to achieve their goals. They also require advocacy with government decision-makers in influential countries and effective collaboration with non-governmental organizations and scientists worldwide.

The Associate for Europe will assist the Officer, International Policy to develop and execute strategic policy plans designed to successfully influence the EU position at international meetings of strategic importance, in line with objectives identified by relevant campaigns and the International Policy Team.

Pew offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including four weeks’ vacation, a generous 401(k) plan and flexible benefits options. For a complete job description please click here http://jobs-pct.icims.com/jobs/2544/job?mode=view OR visit www.pewtrusts.org and click on careers@pew. Qualified interested candidates should submit both a resume and cover letter.

Programme Manager Environment, Human Rights and Social Impacts

As a Programme Manager for the Bretton Woods Projects you will use your experience of networking, advocacy, and communications and your knowledge of development and environment issues to challenge the power of the World Bank and IMF, open policy space, and promote alternative approaches.

The Bretton Woods Project acts as an information provider, watchdog, networker and advocate. As Programme Manager you will make a real contribution to influencing international financial institutions so they work for poverty eradication, the environment and human rights.

Part of the Project’s management group, you will lead a small team and manage the project’s work on the environmental, human rights and social impacts of World Bank policies and projects, with a current focus on climate finance and energy lending. Day-to-day you will be involved in strategic planning, strengthening our network and monitoring the role of international and UK institutions in the World Bank. Whether directing and conducting research/analysis and documenting relevant policy issues or conducting advocacy at all levels and preparing accessible articles/briefings you will play a key role in the success of the project.

Educated to at least postgraduate degree level or with equivalent experience, you will have developed an in-depth understanding of development, human rights and environment issues. With experience of coordinating NGO networks and of the workings of IFIs, you must have good research skills as well as the ability to produce communications for varying audiences. Having conducted advocacy with government or international institutions, you will be comfortable developing advocacy strategies and have the ability to develop sound policy positions.

To apply for the role of Programme Manager please visit our website via the link: http://www.brettonwoodsproject.org/jobs/index.shtml

Closing date: 8am GMT 27th September 2011.

The Bretton Woods Project is an ActionAid hosted project. ActionAid warmly welcomes applications from all sections of the community and we aim to promote diversity.

Recruitment consultancies/agencies should not approach ActionAid with regards to open.

Business Development & Marketing Manager – EEMEA

This role is critical in helping to drive revenue generation for Africa, within the context of the EEMEA region, working closely with the Africa desk heads to structure and pursue the firm wide efforts to win more Africa related work as well as raise the firm’s profile for its work in Africa.

Key dimensions include:

• Being the primary marketing and business development support for our Africa desk and co-ordinate the firmwide effort to win work from Africa, working closely with the Africa desk heads
• Supporting the EEMEA market facing partners in their new roles to win work across Africa for banking, corporate, capital markets and projects
• For Africa deliver best practice marketing and BD, including: client targeting, pitching and clients comms. Overall focus is on revenue generation, while ensuring that basics are maintained according to firmwide marketing approach regarding: league tables, credentials, pitches, directory submissions. The role is both advisory and very hands-on
• Support and drive the development of our relationships with best friend local law firms in key African markets
• Raise the profile of the Africa capability and opportunity internally and externally by working with the Africa desk heads, other fee-earners who do work in Africa, regional marketing colleagues and PR and comms colleagues.
• Support the development of a junior colleague (Marketing Assistant) who is leading the marketing in other parts of the region. This will involve sharing and rolling out best practice.

Key Responsibilities and Challenges

Develop and implement a Africa Marketing/Business Development plan. Take full ownership for its delivery, which will involve:

• Chair and manage the Africa desk, together with the Africa desk head: The Africa desk is the key way for the firm to bring together the liaison effort of all key partners focusing on Africa BD. This involves partners from UK, Paris, Brussels, Lisbon, as well as China and the Americas. Draft agenda, provide supporting materials, follow-up and drive progress for the entire desk work
• Resource and manage the Africa desk: Bring in the right resources and teams to support with Africa business development work, from secretaries, Associates to additional partners. Further support to include information unit and marketing colleagues. Structure the effort within the context of the Africa desk plan (marketing/BD plan)
• Global liaison re Africa: Work closely international offices and key partners working on Africa to ensure a
• joined up approach to targeting work in Africa
• Work with strategy: to source marketing information/trends relating to Africa and ensure appropriate firmwide response
• Help to set and manage and African BD budget moving forward, working closely with the Regional Head of EEMEA marketing

Skills/Experience/Qualifications Required

Please refer to the attached job description: http://jobs.linklaters.com/fe/tpl_linklatersxmlglobal.asp?s=CenPmSXuHfWInKkWfc&jobid=32409,2161489865&key=2613076&c=479872236898&pagestamp=sezkwvfirtxdpeedus

How to Apply

http://www7.i-grasp.com/fe/tpl_linklatersxmluk.asp?newms=ap&id=32409&aid=11008&newlang=1

Development Officer Liberty

Liberty is currently recruiting a Development Officer (Membership) to join its busy Development Team. Reporting into the Director of Development, you will take responsibility for designing and implementing strategies to recruit and cultivate Liberty members, and to maximise revenue from this key income stream. You will work closely with the Director of Development to develop a structured programme of communications to members and supporters and will lead on a programme of appeals to members with customised asks to maximise income. You will also work to ensure that all systems and databases are used to maximum effectiveness, ensuring that excellent customer service is provided to all Liberty’s members and supporters.

You must have a minimum of two years’ experience in raising funds from individuals and ideally have a background in working for a membership organisation. You will have proven experience of planning, managing and evaluating successful marketing communications along with a strong track record of delivery against targets within defined timescales. Your customer service skills will be excellent and a knowledge of how to exploit data held on relational databases (Liberty uses Raiser’s Edge) in pursuit of improved donor performance is essential.

To find out more, and to fill out an application form, please visit our website: http://www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk/about/work-for-us/index.php

Associate Consultants Action Planning

Want to make an even bigger difference?

You will as an associate consultant

Salary: based on your daily rate

Location: home based with travel across the UK. Flexible hours and days according to work and your availability

Action Planning is a leading multi – disciplinary consultancy to not for profit organisations across the UK. We have a 21 year history and track record, hundreds of organisations benefit from our services each year and thousands of delegates learn from our conferences and workshops.

We are now entering an exciting phase of development as we bring to the market a range of innovative, sector leading products and services to meet the needs of not for profits now, and in the future. And that’s why we need to build our team of Associate Fundraising + Marketing Consultants.

As an associate consultant you will work with us on a freelance basis, so no two days are ever the same and there’s lots of flexibility with regard to hours

We are particularly keen to meet exceptional fundraisers and marketers with significant experience and an outstanding track record in any of the following areas:

• Succeeding Online – using new media to build brand, awareness and online communities and to drive fundraising
• Integrated fundraising and marketing strategies –achieving the holy grail of joined up brand, communications and fundraising planning, to achieve outstanding results
• Customer relationship management - from system planning and implementation through mapping and delivering customer journeys to refining the customer experience across all touch points
• Online trading/e-commerce – maximising customer acquisition, journey and ROI
• Commercial and Social Investment - including venture philanthropy, enterprise, bonds, loans, endowment
• Legacy Marketing – developing and refining strategies to integrate the legacy ask, manage legacy communications and secure legacy income

If you have achieved great things in any of these areas, have outstanding communication skills and a passion for making a difference in the not for profit sector, then contact us now.

For further information please download application details from www.actionplanning.co.uk/jobs

For any other queries, contact Anna Eggleton on aeggleton@actionplanning.co.uk

Closing Date: Friday 9th September 2011, 5pm

Administrative Assistant Better Cotton Initiative

Under the supervision of the Governance and Operations Coordinator the Administrative Assistant is responsible for the smooth running of the office in Geneva and for effective administration of the Secretariat and association.

Responsibilities

Office management

• 1. To maintain and develop as necessary effective office processes.
• 2. To maintain office equipment, train staff on their use as necessary.
• 3. To manage office supplies, including inventory and purchasing.
• 4. To manage office services and effective cost and quality of suppliers.

Secretariat administration

• 5. To implement, and develop as necessary, BCI Secretariat administrative procedures, including workflow and correspondence.
• 6. To be the first point of contact for general telephone enquiries and visitors to the Geneva office.
• 7. To manage information and data, in cooperation with the Governance and Operations Coordinator, and other staff as relevant.
• 8. To support organising internal and external meetings and workshops.
• 9. To take notes of Secretariat and other relevant meetings.

Finances

• 10. To assist with accounting, including processing invoices and expenses claims, managing petty cash, and preparing invoices.
• 11. To assist with financial reporting and audit preparation.

Human Resources

• 12. To manage human resources administration, under the supervision of the Governance and Operations Coordinator.
• 13. To support recruitment and induction processes in coordination with other staff as relevant.

Personal assistance

• 14. To support the Executive Director with day-to-day administration.
• 15. To support with travel arrangements as necessary (flights and hotel booking).
• 16. To undertake other tasks as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Working Arrangements

The successful candidate will report to the Governance and Operations Coordinator for their work programme, activities and outputs. The position is full-time (40 hours per week) and is based in Geneva, Switzerland. The Administrative Assistant will receive a 1 year contract, with a 3 month initial probation period with envisaged renewal.

Profile

To be successful, the Administrative Assistant will have the following attributes:

Required:

• 1. 2 years office experience
• 2. Strong administrative and organisational skills
• 3. Fluent in English and French
• 4. Advanced computer and IT skills, including literacy in Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook
• 5. Ability to manage multiple tasks
• 6. Ability to work independently and to take initiative
• 7. Excellent interpersonal and team work skills, with service oriented attitude
• 8. Enjoy solving problems
• 9. Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines

Preferred:

• 10. Experience or knowledge of accounting and finances
• 11. Experience or knowledge of Swiss Human Resources law
• 12. Experience working with international organizations
• 13. Experience of working in a small organisation
• 14. Ability to work in a multicultural environment with respect for diversity
• 15. Interest in and commitment to sustainability

Applications

Interested applicants with the required attributes are requested to send, in English, a detailed CV (2 pages maximum) and a brief covering letter (1 page maximum) by email only to recruitment@bettercotton.org Only Swiss and EU nationals are eligible to apply.

Application deadline: Monday 19 September 2011, 08:00 CET

First round interviews: 26-27 September 2011

Second round interviews: 3-4 October 2011 (to be confirmed during first round interview)

Start Date: As soon as possible.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted. The BCI is an equal opportunities employer, and is committed to good practice and transparency in the management of natural, human and financial resources

Teamassistent/in ThyssenKrupp

Für die Repräsentanz der ThyssenKrupp AG in Brüssel suchen wir unbefristet ab sofort eine/n Teamassistent/in

Ihre Aufgaben:

Das Brüsseler Büro der ThyssenKrupp AG repräsentiert den Konzern bei den EU-Institutionen und ist Ansprechpartner für die geschäftsführenden Einheiten des Konzerns in Benelux.

Sie übernehmen folgende Aufgaben für den Repräsentanten und das Team der ThyssenKrupp AG, insbesondere:

• Terminkoordination und Reiseorganisation, telefonische Vertretung
• Bearbeitung der Korrespondenz (intern und extern) und Reisekostenabrechnung
• Organisation von Gesprächsterminen und Veranstaltungen (EU-Institutionen und Benelux)
• Erstellung von Präsentationen, Recherchen, Unterstützung bei Analysen
• Vorbereitung der Erstellung der Buchhaltung (monatlich/Quartal/jährlich)
• Sachgerechte Erteilung von allgemeinen Auskünften bei Anfragen durch Kunden, Geschäftspartner und Mitarbeiter/-innen
• Assistenz bei allen administrativen Aufgaben
• Datenbank-Pflege, Betreuung des Archivs

Ihr Profil:

• Ausbildung im kaufmännischen- bzw. Sekretariatsbereich
• Mehrjährige Berufserfahrung als Sekretär/in oder Teamassistent/in
• Sehr gute EDV-Kenntnisse mit dem MS Office Paket
• Sehr gute Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift, gute Sprachkenntnisse in Französisch und Niederländisch
• Selbstständiges und präzises Arbeiten
• Sicheres Auftreten, Flexibilität und Teamfähigkeit

Wenn wir Ihr Interesse geweckt haben und Sie diese interessante und vielseitige Aufgabe reizt, bewerben Sie sich per E-Mail mit aussagekräftigen Unterlagen oder senden Ihre Bewerbung an die folgende Adresse.

Office Management / Assistenz BDEW

Der BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e.V. in Berlin, der rund 1.800 Mitgliedsunternehmen von lokalen und kommunalen über regionale zu überregionalen vertritt, sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt für seine EU-Vertretung in Brüssel ein/e Sekretär(in) / Assistent(in).

Für diese Position suchen wir Sie als kompetente Unterstützung. Sie sind die erste Kontaktperson für unsere

Mitgliedsunternehmen und Ansprechpartner in der europäischen Hauptstadt.

Ihre Aufgaben:

• Projektassistenz (Koordinierung und Mitarbeit)
• Kontakt und Verhandlung mit belgischen Behörden (z.B. Abführung belgische Steuer und Sozialversicherung etc.) selbstständige und zuverlässige Betreuung des Sekretariats, Terminkoordination und Vorbereitung/
• Organisation von Gremiensitzungen sowie sonstiger Sitzungen
• Organisation von Dienstreisen, inklusive Reisekostenabrechnung
• Schreiben der Korrespondenz, Niederschriften, Stellungnahmen
• Erstellen von Präsentationen für Vorträge.

Ihr Profil:

• Abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung, umfassende buchhalterische Kenntnisse sowie mehrjährige
• Berufserfahrung im Assistenz-/Sekretariatsbereich, Erfahrung im Umgang mit Brüssler Behörden von Vorteil; serviceorientiertes Arbeiten, Teamfähigkeit sowie hohe Einsatzbereitschaft und Flexibilität;
• Organisationstalent, ein gepflegtes Äußeres und gute Umgangsformen sowie ein gutes mündliches und schriftliches Ausdrucksvermögen;
• sehr gute Kenntnisse der MS-Office-Programme (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet und Intranet;
• Muttersprache Deutsch;
• verhandlungssichere Französischkenntnisse sowie sehr gute Englischkenntnisse werden vorausgesetzt.

Wir bieten Ihnen ein interessantes und vielseitiges Aufgabengebiet in einem freundlichen und motivierten Team. Ein moderner Arbeitsplatz mit attraktiven Rahmenbedingungen erwartet Sie.

Interessiert? Dann schicken Sie uns Ihre aussagekräftigen Bewerbungsunterlagen unter Angabe Ihrer Gehaltsvorstellung und Ihres frühestmöglichen Eintrittstermins zu.

Ansprechpartnerin:

BDEW-Vertretung bei der EU

Frau Friederike Hillebrecht

Avenue de Cortenbergh 52

1000 Brüssel, Belgien

Tel.: +32-2-771.96.42

Email: friederike.hillebrecht@bdew.de

Director of EU Affairs - Global Federation, Brussels Ellwood & Atfield

Our client is a well-established global Federation with members in over 30 countries. The industry and issues they address are challenging but represent a rare opportunity to genuinely influence stakeholders across all of the institutions of the EU and beyond using empirical evidence and safeguarding the livelihoods of millions of people across the world.

A position has arisen as Director of EU Affairs to develop and consolidate the Federation’s political engagement in Brussels. The Director of EU Affairs will be responsible for the development and maintenance of effective and favourable relationships for the Federation within both the European institutions (especially the European Commission and Parliament) and the media. The role has a strong policy focus and you will be comfortable working with senior figures within the DGs, Parliament, the Commission and partner organisations. An eye for detail is a prerequisite.

You may have worked within one of the institutions or in a political role which has involved press relations before moving into a consultancy, association or corporate public affairs role. You realize that lobbying is only interesting when dealing with difficult issues – otherwise why do it? While you will be focussed on Brussels, Strasbourg and the European institutions, you will have a global perspective and you will be required to travel outside of the EU on occasion.

To successfully fill this external-facing role, you will require a mix of excellent policy understanding and outstanding communication skills . You are likely to have about 10 years of professional experience in a similar role. A professional qualification would be an advantage.

To find out more about this opportunity contact Ellwood & Atfield in Brussels via enquiry@ellwoodandatfield.com mentioning your full name and “Director of EU Affairs” in the subject line.

Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Enduring Community Value from Mining)

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND, Armidale, New South Wales

Post-doctoral Research Fellow (Enduring Community Value from Mining)

Department: School of Business, Economics and Public Policy
ACU Ref: 58781
Closing Date: 12 September 2011

(Fixed term position for five years)

The Remote Economic Participation CRC (CRC-REP) and its partner, the School of Business, Economics and Public Policy at the University of New England, is seeking a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to be a member of a multidisciplinary and cross-organisational project team that will analyse the benefits flowing from mining, the way these can be translated into a flow of enduring benefits to communities and Small and Medium Enterprises beyond the mine’s life, in the context of stimulating ongoing regional development.

In this position you will:
• generate strategies that remote communities can use to deal with sudden shocks and global changes;
• produce high quality research outputs (refereed journal articles, book chapters, refereed conference publications and reports to comply with the project plan and support the progress of the project );
• prepare and submit research funding applications in the broad area of regional development;
• collect and analyse research data and information according to the requirements of the project, including through the supervision of community researchers and research students;
• collaborate with colleagues to develop, design and deliver training for community researchers, including providing ongoing support to enable research outputs to be achieved;
• develop and maintain a close working knowledge of social, political and scientific developments likely to affect the work of the project and its funding body.

The successful candidate will have:

• A doctoral degree in economics, especially natural resource economics, or aligned discipline, or demonstrably almost complete doctoral degree, with at least one scholarly publication in regional development, community development, regional policy, local government, or related area;
• A proven and successful research background focused upon regional and remote Australia, with an emphasis on mining, natural resource economics and management, and/or other large public organization/industry socio-economic interactions with regional communities;
• Proven ability to communicate and effectively engage with a range of people from diverse and cross-cultural backgrounds;
• Demonstrated experience working within a complex and collaborative project environment, involving multiple partners and other stakeholders.

Appointment to this position will be at either Academic Level B or C (and made on the basis of the successful candidate’s qualifications and level of experience).

This is a fixed-term position available for five years.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor Brian Dollery, phone: +(61) 2 6773 2500 or e-mail: bdollery@une.edu.au.


Salary: A$77,416 - A$91,751 (Level B)
A$94,616 - A$108,953 (Level C)
plus 17% employer superannuation and optional salary packaging

Closing Date: 12 September 2011

Reference No: 211/048i


An application package, including selection criteria that must be addressed, may be obtained from www.une.edu.au/recruit or by phoning Human Resource Services, +(61) 2 6773 3972.

www.une.edu.au

Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures.

This position is only open to applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold a valid working visa at the closing date for applications. The visa must cover the period required for the fixed-term position from the commencement date of employment. The University will not sponsor any appointee for this position.

Professor of Finance

The University of the West Indies (St Augustine Campus), Trinidad & Tobago

Professor of Finance

Department: Department of Management Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences
ACU Ref: 58782
Closing Date: 19 September 2011

Qualification: PhD in Finance, Corporate Finance or Financial Economics

Experience: A record of distinguished original work; outstanding success in, and wide recognition of, professional activities; a strong record of research and publications; considerable teaching experience at University level; demonstrated ability to organize symposia and conferences and to network with relevant national and international institutions; proven record of graduate supervision.

Special Expertise: Teaching courses in Investment, International Finance, Derivatives, Risk Management and/or Financial Econometrics; ability to provide leadership in teaching, curriculum development and research in the field of Finance.

Responsibilities: Will be expected to liaise with relevant national, regional and international agencies in order to enhance the research, outreach and advisory work of the Department.

Personal Attributes: Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team; must also be student-centred.

Further details of the post, including remuneration, can be found at http://sta.uwi.edu/jobs/

Applications (two copies) should be sent to the Campus Registrar, The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago, West Indies, Fax No. 1-868-663-9684. Full CV and application forms, which must be completed fully and can be obtained at the above address and at http://www.sta.uwi.edu must be submitted. In order to expedite the appointment procedures, applicants are advised to ask their referees to send references under CONFIDENTIAL cover DIRECTLY to the Campus Registrar at the above address without waiting to be contacted by the University.

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 19 September 2011.

Lecturer in Agricultural Statistics

The University of the South Pacific

Senior Lecturer/Lecturer in Agricultural Statistics

Department: School of Agriculture and Food Technology
ACU Ref: 58780
Closing Date: 16 September 2011

Alafua Campus, Samoa

Ref. WAC040

The appointee will teach various courses in Applied Statistics/Biometry at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, both on-campus and by distance and flexible learning mode; develop new courses in Applied Statistics/Biometry and review existing ones as appropriate; advise and assist in the statistical design and analysis of surveys and experiments and statistical analysis of research data; facilitate the interpretation and presentation of survey and experimental results in reports and papers for a range of projects across a number of agricultural science disciplines; supervise/co-supervise students' research projects in agriculture-related subject areas at all levels; and undertake any other duties delegated by the Head of School.

Applicants must have a PhD, preferably with a first degree in agriculture. They must have substantial teaching and research experience at the university level in Applied Statistics/Biometry/sampling schemes, good research and publications record, computing skills in statistical data analysis with practical experience of a major statistical package, and substantial experience in research and training activities in Agriculture and related subject areas.

The position is available for a term of three years and may be renewed by mutual agreement.

Salary Range: Lecturer STala$90,283 to STala$118,793 per annum
Senior Lecturer STala$113,199 to STala$130,616 per annum
(Inclusive of 15% Gratuity)
In addition to the above benefits, the University contributes 10% of basic salary to an approved superannuation scheme, provides airfare and relocation costs where appropriate.

Applications with a detailed curriculum vitae can be submitted on-line using the University’s E-Recruitment system which can be accessed at this address: www.usprecruits.usp.ac.fj; or by post to The Recruitment Manager, The University of the South Pacific, Private Mail Bag, Suva, Fiji.

Applicants can also submit their applications on-line or by hard copy at any of the University’s campuses throughout the region and at the Human Resources Office on Laucala campus.

Closing date for applications 16 September 2011.

Employee Wellness Manager

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) was established in December 2004, in terms of the National Small Business Amendment Act. The Act merged the previous small enterprise development agencies Ntsika Enterprise Promotion Agency, NAMAC Trust and the Community Public Private Partnerships (CPPP) into a single small enterprise support agency. The GODISA Trust and the National Technology Transfer Centre were merged with Seda in April 2006, becoming the Seda Technology Programme (STP). The small enterprise support function of the South African Quality Institute (SAQI) and the Technology for Women in Business (TWIB) were incorporated with the STP in 2008. To date, Seda has established a network throughout the 9 provinces with 42 branches, 27 incubation centres, provincial offices and a national office.

Seda provides business-related information, advice, business registration, access to markets, facilitation of access to finance, training and mentoring services in all areas of business development for small enterprises. Through the STP, Seda also provides business and technology incubation services, support for management systems implementation (such as ISO9001 and OHSAS 18001), product testing and certification, as well as machinery and equipment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following exciting and challenging position:

Employee Wellness Manager
National Office, Sunnyside (Pretoria)

Reporting to the Executive Manager: Human Resources, the successful candidate will develop and implement employee wellness, Quality of Work Life, Gender and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) framework and strategies to promote and maintain a well balanced lifestyle for Seda employees.

Minimum requirements:

• A recognised 3-year tertiary qualification in Social Sciences (HR/Social Work/Psychology)
  
• 3-5 years’ experience in Employee Wellness
  
• 2 years’ experience in providing counselling
  
• Relevant training in counselling and EWP-related fields
  
• Registration as a psychology counsellor with HPCSA or as a Social Worker with the SACSSP
  
• Experience in dealing with gender issues
  
• The ability to develop and implement related programmes and conduct workshops
  
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety
  
• Knowledge of workplace HIV/AIDS programmes
  
• The ability to manage projects independently
  
• Working knowledge of EWP and OHSA and other Government-related legislation
  
• Working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993
  
• Counselling skills
  
• Listening skills
  
• Project management skills
  
• Flexibility
  
• Computer literacy
  
• Innovative thinking
  
• Teamwork orientation
  
• Time management skills
  
• Persuasiveness.

Key performance areas:

• Manage the Employee Relations Programme and the Internal Gender and People with Disability Programme
  
• Take responsibility for Occupational Health and Safety
  
• Manage resources (people, budget and assets)
  
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation.

Note: This position involves frequent travel around the country.

If you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please visit our website for more info: http://www.seda.org.za/pages/seda_welcome.aspx

Closing date: 30 August 2011.

Project Officer

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) was established in December 2004, in terms of the National Small Business Amendment Act. The Act merged the previous small enterprise development agencies Ntsika Enterprise Promotion Agency, NAMAC Trust and the Community Public Private Partnerships (CPPP) into a single small enterprise support agency. The GODISA Trust and the National Technology Transfer Centre were merged with Seda in April 2006, becoming the Seda Technology Programme (STP). The small enterprise support function of the South African Quality Institute (SAQI) and the Technology for Women in Business (TWIB) were incorporated with the STP in 2008. To date, Seda has established a network throughout the 9 provinces with 42 branches, 27 incubation centres, provincial offices and a national office.

Seda provides business-related information, advice, business registration, access to markets, facilitation of access to finance, training and mentoring services in all areas of business development for small enterprises. Through the STP, Seda also provides business and technology incubation services, support for management systems implementation (such as ISO9001 and OHSAS 18001), product testing and certification, as well as machinery and equipment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following exciting and challenging position:

Project Officer
National Office, Sunnyside (Pretoria)

Reporting to the Manager: Incubation Division, the successful candidate will add incubation capacity to the allocated centres, projects and the SMME beneficiaries under these.

Minimum requirements:

• A 3-year tertiary qualification in Business Management or related field
  
• 2-3 years’ relevant experience in project management and business development
  
• Experience in the incubation field would be an advantage
  
• Analytical thinking
  
• Sectoral knowledge
  
• A Code 08 driver’s licence
  
• Communication/interpersonal and writing skills
  
• Advanced computer literacy (Office package)
  
• Corporate Governance competency
  
• Mentorship skills
  
• In-depth understanding of SMME and the incubation industry
  
• Facilitation skills
  
• General financial ability
• Management and leadership skills
  
• Networking skills
  
• Mentoring and evaluation skills
  
• Project management skills
  
• Stakeholder management skills
  
• General technical knowledge
  
• Research skills
  
• SMME development skills
  
• Training and capacity building skills
  
• Adaptability/creativity
  
• Management and leadership skills
  
• Knowledge of economic theory and practices
  
• Policy formulation skills
  
• Knowledge of best practice
  
• Results orientation
  
• Adaptability/creativity.
  

Key performance areas:

• Provide technical and financial support for the establishment and operations of Technology Business Centres (TBCs)
  
• Monitor and evaluate STP Centre performance and recommend appropriate interventions
  
• Network and build effective links with relevant stakeholders
  
• Facilitate and/or provide mentoring and coaching to new centres and centre managers.

Note: This position involves frequent travel around the country.

If you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please visit our website for more info: http://www.seda.org.za/pages/seda_welcome.aspx

Closing date: 30 August 2011.

Provincial Human Resources Consultant

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) was established in December 2004, in terms of the National Small Business Amendment Act. The Act merged the previous small enterprise development agencies Ntsika Enterprise Promotion Agency, NAMAC Trust and the Community Public Private Partnerships (CPPP) into a single small enterprise support agency. The GODISA Trust and the National Technology Transfer Centre were merged with Seda in April 2006, becoming the Seda Technology Programme (STP). The small enterprise support function of the South African Quality Institute (SAQI) and the Technology for Women in Business (TWIB) were incorporated with the STP in 2008. To date, Seda has established a network throughout the 9 provinces with 42 branches, 27 incubation centres, provincial offices and a national office.

Seda provides business-related information, advice, business registration, access to markets, facilitation of access to finance, training and mentoring services in all areas of business development for small enterprises. Through the STP, Seda also provides business and technology incubation services, support for management systems implementation (such as ISO9001 and OHSAS 18001), product testing and certification, as well as machinery and equipment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following exciting and challenging position:

Provincial Human Resources Consultant
Free State Provincial Office

Reporting to the Senior Manager: Human Resources and Provincial Manager, the successful candidate will implement an effective Human Resources Management and Development Strategy and plan, policies and procedures, tools and processes in the provincial and branch level in terms of remuneration and administration, job analysis, recruitment, retention and performance management, training and development, succession planning and employment relations. The Provincial HR Consultant will also be responsible for implementing the employee wellness programme that will result in an organisational climate where each employee is committed to excellence and the achievement of the strategic objectives of Seda.

Minimum requirements:

• A recognised National Diploma or degree in Human Resources or Industrial Psychology
  
• 4-6 years’ experience as an HR generalist
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Employment Equity Act, 55 of 1998, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 75 of 1997, Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995, Skills Development Act, 97 of 1998, Public Finance Management Act, 1 of 1999, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 130 of 1993, and Occupational Health and Safety Act, 85 of 1993
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of the labour market and Seda policies and procedures
  
• Computer literacy
  
• Planning and organising skills
  
• Interpersonal skills
  
• Verbal and written communication skills
  
• Leadership skills
  
• Counselling and coaching skills
  
• Change management skills
  
• Presentation skills
  
• Follow-up skills
  
• Adaptability
  
• Innovation.

Key performance areas:

• Implement an effective remuneration and administration strategy, plan, policies and procedures
  
• Implement an effective job analysis strategy and plan
  
• Implement effective recruitment, selection and retention strategy and plan, policies and procedures
  
• Implement an effective employee performance management system in line with the overall Seda performance management strategy
  
• Facilitate the succession planning process at provincial level
  
• Implement effective Employment Relations policies and procedures and ensure continuous compliance with the relevant legislation
  
• Implement overall Human Resource Management policies and procedures
• Implement an effective information management and administrative system and processes.
  

Note: This position involves frequent travel around the country.

If you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please visit our website for more info: http://www.seda.org.za/pages/seda_welcome.aspx

Closing date: 30 August 2011.

Special Projects Coordinator

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) was established in December 2004, in terms of the National Small Business Amendment Act. The Act merged the previous small enterprise development agencies Ntsika Enterprise Promotion Agency, NAMAC Trust and the Community Public Private Partnerships (CPPP) into a single small enterprise support agency. The GODISA Trust and the National Technology Transfer Centre were merged with Seda in April 2006, becoming the Seda Technology Programme (STP). The small enterprise support function of the South African Quality Institute (SAQI) and the Technology for Women in Business (TWIB) were incorporated with the STP in 2008. To date, Seda has established a network throughout the 9 provinces with 42 branches, 27 incubation centres, provincial offices and a national office.

Seda provides business-related information, advice, business registration, access to markets, facilitation of access to finance, training and mentoring services in all areas of business development for small enterprises. Through the STP, Seda also provides business and technology incubation services, support for management systems implementation (such as ISO9001 and OHSAS 18001), product testing and certification, as well as machinery and equipment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following exciting and challenging position:

Special Projects Coordinator
National Office, Sunnyside (Pretoria)

Reporting to the Executive Manager: STP, the successful candidate will provide support with divisional level activities and coordination services to the units within STP.

Minimum requirements:

• A Matric
  
• A certificate/diploma in Office Administration, as well as in Project Management
  
• 3-5 years’ experience in administrative support in a multi-project environment
  
• Events coordination ability
  
• A valid Code 08 driver’s licence
  
• Analytical ability
  
• Excellent computer skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Organisational skills
  
• An understanding of internal control procedures
  
• Good judgement and time management
  
• A sense of urgency, commitment and tenacity
  
• Capacity to work well under pressure and maintain a high level of accuracy
  
• A team worker, with the willingness to assist where necessary
  
• Deadline-driven.

Key performance areas:

• Collate divisional reports and agenda items for meetings
  
• Provide operational support to the Division to facilitate project implementation
  
• Coordinate assigned events
  
• Maintain databases and prioritise the clerical needs of a project in order to meet deadlines
  
• Administer divisional personnel matters
  
• Perform other assigned ad hoc duties.

Note: This position involves frequent travel around the country

If you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please visit our website for more info: http://www.seda.org.za/pages/seda_welcome.aspx

Closing date: 30 August 2011.

Executive Personal Assistant

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) was established in December 2004, in terms of the National Small Business Amendment Act. The Act merged the previous small enterprise development agencies Ntsika Enterprise Promotion Agency, NAMAC Trust and the Community Public Private Partnerships (CPPP) into a single small enterprise support agency. The GODISA Trust and the National Technology Transfer Centre were merged with Seda in April 2006, becoming the Seda Technology Programme (STP). The small enterprise support function of the South African Quality Institute (SAQI) and the Technology for Women in Business (TWIB) were incorporated with the STP in 2008. To date, Seda has established a network throughout the 9 provinces with 42 branches, 27 incubation centres, provincial offices and a national office.

Seda provides business-related information, advice, business registration, access to markets, facilitation of access to finance, training and mentoring services in all areas of business development for small enterprises. Through the STP, Seda also provides business and technology incubation services, support for management systems implementation (such as ISO9001 and OHSAS 18001), product testing and certification, as well as machinery and equipment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following exciting and challenging position:

Executive Personal Assistant

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the successful candidate will offer administrative support in the office of the CFO.

Minimum requirements:

• A minimum of a Matric
  
• A relevant secretarial qualification
  
• At least 2-3 years in a similar environment as an Executive Personal Assistant

Key performance areas:

• Perform secretarial duties
  
• Take charge of internal and external customer relations
  
• Advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Scheduler and PowerPoint
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of secretarial and administrative responsibilities
  
• The ability to develop and maintain good rapport at executive level
• The ability to handle confidential information
  
• Interpersonal skills
  
• Written and verbal communication skills
  
• Planning and organising skills
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Accuracy
  
• Flexibility
  
• Customer orientation
  
• Teamwork orientation.

If you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Please visit our website for more info: http://www.seda.org.za/pages/seda_welcome.aspx

Closing date: 30 August 2011.

Senior Project Specialist for Fiscal Management, Iraq Administrative Reform Project, Kirkuk

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary: Management Systems International, an international development consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., is implementing the Iraq Administrative Reform Project - Tarabot. The Tarabot project works to improve the functions of the GOI’s public institutions in order to improve services delivery processes through better governance and resource management approaches.

** Please note that this is a local position. Only Iraqi citizens are eligible to apply.**

Position Summary: The Senior Specialist is a member of the professional staff of IARP and is expected to provide pertinent expert advice to representatives from the Government of Iraq (GOI) as well as to members of the AD component management. This position is designated to work in a regional hub on behalf of the Fiscal Management Advisor in the USAID/Tarabot AD component. Work includes a variety of analytical duties, problem-solving, monitoring, and complex coordination activities as well as establishing and maintaining relationships with GoI counterparts in the designated provinces.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position will play an integral role in USAID/Tarabot's pursuit of its broad objectives. These activities will span across USAID/Tarabot's component departments, and activities with numerous ministries.
• Develop, maintain and manage contacts with GoI officials in the assigned provinces in a professional manner, and to serve as a direct liaison of the project when called upon.
• Assist the AD component management with their efforts to strengthen fiscal management practices and budget execution in the designated provinces.
• Liaison, coordinate, and provide assistance as needed to AD team leaders and component advisors to ensure properly timed, effective delivery of services to GoI counterparts in the provinces.
• Work to facilitate and ensure the successful completion of all of the activities found in the AD team's annual work plans.
• Collect information and prepare detailed analyses pertaining to fiscal decentralization for presentation to component management.
• Assist the designated team leader to prepare summary reports as necessary to fulfill monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Carry out other duties as requested by the Fiscal Management Advisor or other AD component advisors as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

a. Education: Completion of education resulting in a BA/BS degree or higher in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or another relevant field is required. Other professional certifications will be viewed favorably.
b. Experience: Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in a professional, technical, or administrative management field is required. Documented prior experience working for or with the GoI entities in the designated provinces is extremely beneficial. Prior experience with USAID projects is highly desirable.
c. Language Proficiency: Fluency in both Arabic and English in speaking, reading, and writing (Level IV) is required.
d. Knowledge: This position requires in-depth understanding of GoI financial systems and how they relate to decentralization of services. In turn, this position requires some knowledge of the structure, bureaucracy, and day-to-day operations of the GoI in the designated provinces, as well as excellent understanding of GoI culture and government protocol. Professional knowledge of USAID compliance requirements is also desirable.
e. Skills and Abilities: In addition to a technical background in a relevant field, this position requires strong organizational and administrative skills. The ability to present ideas and complex arguments, in writing and in oral presentations, in a logical and persuasive manner, is required. This position will require effective personal-relationship building skills to establish connections with the designated ministries. Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required. Strong computer skills for written document preparation (e.g. Microsoft Word) are required. Strong computer skills for other types of presentations (e.g. Microsoft Power point, Excel) are desirable.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.


To apply, please visit our website:
www.msiworldwide.com

Senior Project Specialist for Fiscal Management, Iraq Administrative Reform Project, Babil

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:
Management Systems International, an international development consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., is implementing the Iraq Administrative Reform Project - Tarabot. The Tarabot project works to improve the functions of the GOI’s public institutions in order to improve services delivery processes through better governance and resource management approaches.

Position Summary:
The Senior Specialist is a member of the professional staff of IARP and is expected to provide pertinent expert advice to representatives from the Government of Iraq (GOI) as well as to members of the AD component management. This position is designated to work in a regional hub on behalf of the Fiscal Management Advisor in the USAID/Tarabot AD component. Work includes a variety of analytical duties, problem-solving, monitoring, and complex coordination activities as well as establishing and maintaining relationships with GoI counterparts in the designated provinces.

** Please note that this is a local position. Only Iraqi citizens are eligible to apply.**


Responsibilities:

• This position will play an integral role in USAID/Tarabot's pursuit of its broad objectives. These activities will span across USAID/Tarabot's component departments, and activities with numerous ministries.
• Develop, maintain and manage contacts with GoI officials in the assigned provinces in a professional manner, and to serve as a direct liaison of the project when called upon.
• Assist the AD component management with their efforts to strengthen fiscal management practices and budget execution in the designated provinces.
• Liaison, coordinate, and provide assistance as needed to AD team leaders and component advisors to ensure properly timed, effective delivery of services to GoI counterparts in the provinces.
• Work to facilitate and ensure the successful completion of all of the activities found in the AD team's annual work plans.
• Collect information and prepare detailed analyses pertaining to fiscal decentralization for presentation to component management.
• Assist the designated team leader to prepare summary reports as necessary to fulfill monitoring and reporting requirements.
• Carry out other duties as requested by the Fiscal Management Advisor or other AD component advisors as requested.

Qualifications:

a. Education: Completion of education resulting in a BA/BS degree or higher in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration or another relevant field is required. Other professional certifications will be viewed favorably.
b. Experience: Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in a professional, technical, or administrative management field is required. Documented prior experience working for or with the GoI entities in the designated provinces is extremely beneficial. Prior experience with USAID projects is highly desirable.
c. Language Proficiency: Fluency in both Arabic and English in speaking, reading, and writing (Level IV) is required.
d. Knowledge: This position requires in-depth understanding of GoI financial systems and how they relate to decentralization of services. In turn, this position requires some knowledge of the structure, bureaucracy, and day-to-day operations of the GoI in the designated provinces, as well as excellent understanding of GoI culture and government protocol. Professional knowledge of USAID compliance requirements is also desirable.
e. Skills and Abilities: In addition to a technical background in a relevant field, this position requires strong organizational and administrative skills. The ability to present ideas and complex arguments, in writing and in oral presentations, in a logical and persuasive manner, is required. This position will require effective personal-relationship building skills to establish connections with the designated ministries. Ability to work effectively in a team environment is required. Strong computer skills for written document preparation (e.g. Microsoft Word) are required. Strong computer skills for other types of presentations (e.g. Microsoft Power point, Excel) are desirable.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.


To apply, please visit our website:
www.msiworldwide.com

COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE INDONESIA

The Asia Foundation is seeking a Country Representative to oversee and run its office in Indonesia. The Country Representative is the senior most Foundation employee in Indonesia and accountable for all Foundation programs, operations and external relations in accordance with Foundation strategies and policy guidelines. The Representative provides overall leadership and is responsible for managing all aspects of the Foundation’s work in Indonesia, including security, administration, fiscal management, and grant management; the direction, supervision, and evaluation of employees; fundraising and the diversification of donor support; the design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities. The Representative represents The Asia Foundation with host government, donors, partner agencies, diplomatic missions, national and international institutions, and the media.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience

Minimum ten years of progressively responsible professional experience, or the equivalent, in international development or foreign affairs in Asia with private, public, bi-lateral or multi-lateral development institutions and non-profit organizations. Minimum five years in a leadership position in development, government, or academic institution in Indonesia. Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Indonesian political, economic, and social context. Strong language proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia; fluency in English. Proven track record of program development and fundraising. Experience in proposal and report writing, financial and grants management and budget control, strategic planning, fundraising and managing international donor-funded projects.

Education

Masters degree or doctorate degree in a relevant field.

Skills

Strong team building, representational and diplomacy skills. Demonstrated management skills and experience with supervision of multi-disciplinary teams; strong analytical and problem solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking experience; proven interpersonal and intercultural skills.

Preferred

Background or technical proficiency in one or more of the following fields: political science, law, social sciences, public policy, public administration, international relations, women’s education/development, economics, foreign affairs and Asian Studies.

TO APPLY

The Foundation offers excellent benefits and salary commensurate with experience. Applications must be submitted by visiting The Asia Foundation website: http://www.asiafoundation.org/about/employment / and selecting “Regular Employment.” Please put your cover letter/expression of interest and resume in one document and submit it as an attachment when submitting your application on our website. We will only consider applicants who provide a cover letter along with their resume, and submit their application prior to the deadline. The application deadline is September 2, 2011. The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Women and people of color are encouraged to apply. For information on The Asia Foundation, please visit our website: www.asiafoundation.org. No phone calls please.