IICD Head of Department, Country Programmes

IICD is a non-profit foundation that specialises in information and communication technology (ICT) as a tool for development. IICD is active in Africa and Latin America where we bring about technical and social innovations that create and enhance development opportunities in education, health, agriculture and economic development.

For maximum impact we work closely with partners from the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Our aim is to support our local partners in their efforts to formulate and implement their own ICT-led development policies and programmes. IICD is in the process of adapting and fine-tuning its long-term strategy up to 2018.

More information about IICD can be found at: www.iicd.org

To strengthen and further guide our Country Programmes team we are searching for a:

Head of Department, Country Programmes

Our new colleague is a strong inspiring people manager with strategic vision and change management competences. The Head of Department, Country Programmes (CP) is responsible for the coordination and direction of all IICD’s Country Programmes within the framework of IICD’s vision, mission and future strategy.

Summary of key responsibilities

• (Re)-define, promote, and communicate the Country Programmes strategy/approaches and their importance both internally within the organization, and externally within the different countries in which IICD works ensuring community involvement as a critical component of organizational success;
• Participate in meetings of the Management Team (MT) and other key decision-making groups;
• Present information, proposals, and recommendations as appropriate, contributing to the overall strategy for IICD;
• Initiate and stimulate the development of new products and services related to ICT for Development (ICT4D), exploring new business models, measuring impact and championing technical and social innovations;
• As a people manager, responsible for managing, facilitating and supervising the Country Programme team, coordinating with them to ensure the appropriate delivery of results and that financial and administrative support is provided to all programme activities;
• Coordinate fundraising activities in the South;
• Foster relationships and strategic alliances with partners, networks, governments and NGOs in partner countries and closely collaborate with the Community Relations Team on establishing Northern partnerships in order to achieve a broad and lasting impact on the ICT4D programmes supported by IICD in Africa and Latin America;
• Stimulate knowledge sharing activities.

Must haves:

• In possession of an EU working permit;
• Master Degree in ICT, Economics, Development, Social Sciences, Management or a related field;
• Highly organized, able to work in a fast-pace, inter-disciplinary, multicultural work environment;
• Fluency in written and spoken English and preferably also in Spanish and/or French;
• Willingness to travel abroad on a regular basis.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to think and act strategically while possessing the managerial skills to enable the "hands-on" execution of projects;
• At least 7 years experience of managing and developing (international) teams and the ability to lead, motivate and develop teams;
• A strong understanding of the NGO world in combination with working experience with the private sector is appreciated;
• At least 5 years of experience of working in developing countries;
• A strong understanding of and/or experience with ICT for development;
• Proven ability to negotiate, influence, and collaborate with other key decision-makers in a complex environment;
• A firm grasp of resource and financial management.

We offer:

• Competent work environment with room for personal development and initiative;
• Competitive salary package conform Dutch NGO standards;
• International working environment.

To apply please email your Covering Letter plus CV to:

Ms F. Alvarez (Sr. HR Adviser) at vacancy@iicd.org

For more information about the position, please contact:

Ms F. Alvarez +31 (0)70- 311 73 11

Closing date:

31 August, 2012

Solidaridad Senior Relationship Manager, Gold

Solidaridad is an innovative civil society organization in the field of corporate social responsibility, fair trade and responsible supply chains.

We are looking for a:

Senior Relationship Manager, Gold
32 hours per week

Together with a team of relationship managers, you will build our growing Gold Programme in Europe. You will develop and maintain partnerships with relevant stakeholders in the gold sector, including leading jewellery brands and retailers, gold traders and producers, standard-setting bodies and funding partners. In addition, you will actively work with colleagues in Solidaridad Network’s offices in the Global South to provide linkages to Solidaridad projects that improve the social and environmental impacts of gold mining and processing.

You have a clear and inspiring vision for improving the impact of mining through market incentives and you are able to translate this vision into action. You have a thorough understanding of corporate social responsibility, as well as the trends and dynamics in the international fashion and jewellery markets.

Responsibilities

The Senior Relationship Manager implements the Gold Programme on behalf of Solidaridad’s European office, together with the International Programme Coordinator for Gold and the market development team. In addition, he or she liaises with Solidaridad Network colleagues around the world to integrate his or her work into the global Gold Programme. Since the Gold Programme falls under the Fashion division of Solidaridad, the role may also include some work on the cotton or textile supply chains.

Responsibilities include:

• Developing and managing partnerships with leading private sector branded jewellers, standard-setting bodies (including the Responsible Jewellery Council and Fairtrade International), and other relevant stakeholders
• Advising private sector partners on how they can improve practices in their supply chains and include greater volumes of responsibly-sourced gold
• Helping to formulate programme strategy across several national markets in Europe, with a strong focus on the Dutch market
• Identifying, launching and managing innovative gold-related projects
• Attracting new funding partners among philanthropic and private sector organizations (includes proposal writing)
• Developing Gold Programme communications aimed at internal and external audiences
• Supporting regional offices in Latin America, Africa and Asia to develop their expertise and implement projects for improving practices in small-scale gold mining communities and at industrial gold mines

The Senior Relationship Manager will report to the head of the Fashion team of Solidaridad in Utrecht, The Netherlands.

Required Skills and Experience

• 7 to 10 years of work experience in corporate social responsibility, market development, or procurement areas, preferably in the jewellery, fashion or other luxury products sector
• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline, such as corporate social responsibility, environmental studies, economics, international affairs, business or public administration
• Thorough understanding of sustainability issues related to retail products and materials sourcing and a vision for further innovation
• Demonstrated ability to work together with a broad variety of stakeholders, including the private sector, NGOs, donors and governments
• Proven track record in securing funding
• Knowledge of issues related to gold mining and processing strongly preferred
• Work experience in the Global South is appreciated
• Fluency in English and Dutch required. Proficiency in French or Spanish preferred
• Experience in a cross-cultural work environment and sensitivity to cultural differences
• Affinity with the goals of Solidaridad, service-oriented, team player, enterprising, pragmatic, flexible, good communication skills

What do we offer?

• A unique and challenging job in an inspiring international context
• An innovative, practical and hands-on approach to driving change in the gold and possibly cotton and textile supply chains
• An opportunity to work with a dedicated worldwide network of professionals
• The position includes international travel

Next step

Do you recognize yourself in the candidate profile? Send your one-page motivation letter and two-page C.V. in English to Nelleke.Wollenberg@solidaridad.nl, and state “Application Senior Relationship Manager, Gold” in the subject header. Please mention your salary indication in your motivation letter. The closing date for this vacancy is 26 July 2012.

For more information about Solidaridad and our Gold Programme, please visit our websites at www.solidaridadnetwork.org and www.opwegnaargoedgoud.nl. Questions about the position can be addressed to Nelleke Wollenberg by e-mail or telephone at +31 (0) 30 272 03 13.

Greenpeace Campaigner - Corporate

In coming years the impact of humankind on the planet's climate will increase, and the outlook isn't good. But thanks to organizations like Greenpeace, there is hope. Greenpeace is a committed and passionate organization that has been championing environmental issues for over 40 years. As a coordinated global group we've made incredible progress on many issues and enjoy a high campaign success rate. But we can't rest yet. In an ideal world, there wouldn't be the need for groups like us, but in the meantime, your planet needs you!

Campaigner – Corporate campaign

We're now looking for an experienced campaigner to contribute to the development of corporate campaign strategies and their implementation. You will lead corporate campaign project teams in order to achieve agreed campaign objectives. The successful candidate will be part of an accomplished team working on climate related issues focussing on the development and implementation of corporate campaign strategies. He or she will work under the supervision of the teamleader Corporate within the unit Climate & Energy. The position will work closely with specialist units at Greenpeace International be based in Amsterdam and requires frequent travel. The contract is for a period of 12 months.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please upload your CV along with a letter of motivation viahttp://workfor.greenpeace.org at the latest by July 31st 2012.

Greenpeace Campaigner - Corporate

In coming years the impact of humankind on the planet's climate will increase, and the outlook isn't good. But thanks to organizations like Greenpeace, there is hope. Greenpeace is a committed and passionate organization that has been championing environmental issues for over 40 years. As a coordinated global group we've made incredible progress on many issues and enjoy a high campaign success rate. But we can't rest yet. In an ideal world, there wouldn't be the need for groups like us, but in the meantime, your planet needs you!

Campaigner – Corporate campaign

We're now looking for an experienced campaigner to contribute to the development of corporate campaign strategies and their implementation. You will lead corporate campaign project teams in order to achieve agreed campaign objectives. The successful candidate will be part of an accomplished team working on climate related issues focussing on the development and implementation of corporate campaign strategies. He or she will work under the supervision of the teamleader Corporate within the unit Climate & Energy. The position will work closely with specialist units at Greenpeace International be based in Amsterdam and requires frequent travel. The contract is for a period of 12 months.

How to apply:

If you are interested in applying for this position, please upload your CV along with a letter of motivation viahttp://workfor.greenpeace.org at the latest by July 31st 2012.

MSF - Holland SUPPLY PHARMACIST ,Kenya

JOB TITLE: SUPPLY PHARMACIST

SALARY AND BENEFITS: 1/ GROSS MONTHLY SALARY: 120,548/=; 2/ HEALTH COVERAGE (DEPENDANTS INCLUDED)

STARTING DATE: August the 1st 2012

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time defined term renewable contract (3 month probation period)

SUPERVISOR: Hierarchically accountable to the General Manager, functionally responsible to MSF (Amsterdam-based) Section Pharmacist for Pharmaceutical issues, to the Transport and Custom Officer for the transport section of the job profile, and to the Procurement Officer for procurement section of this Job profile

LOCATION:Nairobi (Field visits if requested)

PURPOSE:To provide a link between the MSF OCA NSC and Kenyan Authorities involved in pharmaceutical issues and follow-up of MSF quality Assurance system and procurement policy as relevant to NSC; to support transport and customs department for medical and non-medical related issues.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: 1/ Kenyan citizen; 2/ Recognised university degree in Pharmacy with the required practice licence and current registration status with P.P.B – Kenya; 3/ Enthusiastic, proactive, pharmacist willing to expand her/his horizons and grow in the world’s biggest independent medical non-profit organization

1 - Presentation of MSF: Medicines Sans Frontiers (also known as Doctors Without Borders or MSF) is a private, non-profit; international humanitarian medical organization, which intervenes in natural and man-made disasters, to relive human suffering from unmet medical needs, and to create a space for humanity. MSF works to incite a social and political response that meets the essential needs, and respects and protect the dignity of people in danger. MSF observes strict neutrality with respect to political issues and renders its assistance without making any discrimination on the basis of race, religion, ideology, or political organization, respecting its Charter and shared principles. In a spirit of volunteerism, proximate and in solidarity with assisted peoples, MSF’s members hold humanitarian principles and respect for medical ethics.

2 - General Objectives of the position

A - Pharmacy 1/ Ensures the respect of the legislative pharmaceutical framework for transit, purchase, storage and exportation of goods (Kenya and international). Also ensure that damaged or expired Pharmaceutical products are disposed of with respect to national legislation and MSF policy for Pharmaceutical and Hazardous Waste. 2/ Inspects all pharmaceuticals received to NSC via local procurement and before shipping. 3/ Offers technical support to the GM, when s/he discusses and/or updates procurement policies with the intersectional and/or Amsterdam based responsible pharmacist. 4/ Responsible for regular Inventory of EPREP medical stock stored at NSC (other locations if requested and applicable) and reports on relevant details (expiry dates, batch numbers, discrepancies, etc.).
5/ Offers technical support to other mission when/if required to do so. 6/ S/he will be the person responsible for assuring the QA system of NSC, regarding handling/storage of the pharmaceutical products according to Good Distribution Practices and MSF standard procedures/guidelines 7/ Performs any other task if required to do so.

B - Customs and transport 1/ Participates in the daily activities of transport and customs department 2/ is involved in the documentation processes of the transport department 3/ Performs any other task if required to do so.

1. Position Details

A - PHARMACY: TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Local Purchase: 1/ Actively collects (and disseminates) information, and keeps up to date relevant departments involved, on regulations and the legal framework set by the PPB and/or other relevant governmental bodies; 2/ Upon GM request liaises with PPB and/or other relevant governmental bodies on all issues related MSF activities; 3/ Ensures that NSC complies with the legal framework for transit, purchase, storage and exportation of pharmaceutical goods. 4/ Ensures that all local purchase requests received are validated by Amsterdam HQ before proceeding to purchase and that Regional Pharmacist is kept in copy of any Local Purchase orders placed by NSC for Pharmaceutical items

Narcotics and Psychotropic: Upon request and under the supervision of the GM liaise with PPB and/or other relevant governmental bodies for the management (transit, local purchase, storage and exportation) of restricted (psychotropic and narcotic) drugs.

Destruction of Expired Stock: 1/ Liaise with relevant national authority and Section Pharmacist regarding legislation and procedure for destruction of Pharmaceutical waste (damaged and expired drugs) in Kenya. 2/ Maintain records of all expired/damaged drugs (approval of Logistics & HQ Pharmacist required before destruction). 3/ in co-operation with Logistics team, identify possible sites for destruction according to method recommended by HQ.

Pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticals proper storage: Upon request supports the logistics team in order to ensure MSF OCA standards for : a/ Appropriate warehousing - advice regarding selection and maintenance of recommended storage conditions and store layout (security, palleting, ventilation, shelving, pest control, separate storage for restricted and dangerous goods etc); b/ Correct cold-chain management according to OCA Cold chain protocol; c/ Stock organisation according to MSF supply guidelines; including appropriate management of expiry dates and possible ruptures; rotation of e-prep stocks to ensure avoiding losses due to expiry

B - CUSTOMS AND TRANSPORTS: TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Export document s: 1/ assists in preparation of export document requests and (TR) transport request; 2/ assists in preparation export doc file (TF) transport file; 3/ assists in sending service request to clearing and forwarding agent; 4/ follows up with clearing and forwarding agent for export doc preparation; 5/ assists in receiving export doc from suppliers; 6/ assists in entering export doc into log7 software; 7/ forwards export doc to field/transporters; 8/ follows up endorsed doc with field/transporters/ clearing and forwarding agents; 9/ closes export docs in log7; 10/ returns export doc to suppliers/ clearing and forwarding agents; 11/ forwards to administration for VAT refund.

Transit documents: 1/ Assists in receiving transit doc from clearing and forwarding agents; 2/ creates transport file (TF) in transport request (TR); 3/ enters docs into log7 regularly; 4/ assists in sending TF (transport file) to clearing and forwarding agent when exportation is planned for transit outward; 5/ assist in forwarding transit doc to transporter/ clearing and forwarding agent/field; 6/ assists in following up with field/ clearing and forwarding agent/transporter for return of endorsed transit doc and COE; 7/ assists in closing returned docs in log7; 8/ returns original to clearing and forwarding agents makes copies and files everything.

Transit Go-down: 1/ aassists in preparation of extension requests for KRA for goods still in TGD; 2/ assists in following up with clearing and forwarding agent for inspection and approval of TGD extension.

Monthly Overviews: 1/ assists in updating and maintaining export doc overviews for transit docs in liaison with clearing and forwarding agents/ mission and NSC transport officer; 2/ assists in updating and maintain VAT refund overview and report to transport and custom officers; 3/ maintains and closes export docs files/enters clearing and forwarding invoices and reports on the same to the transport and custom officers.

Transport/Warehouse: 1/ supervises offsite loading/offloading; 2/ crosschecks items pending shipment in warehouse with warehouse supervisor and report to the transport and custom officer.

4 - REQUIRED SKILLS: - Ability to organize and prioritise workload independently, using initiative when appropriate - Good knowledge of Kenyan pharmaceutical laws including import and export together with Pharmacy stock management experience - Attention to detail with good analytical skills - Good command of English and Swahili, both written and spoken - Available for field trips - Excellent computer skills - Ability to work with minimal supervision - Pleasant and polite attitude at all times; ability to reflect the professional standards of MSF-OCA - Ability to act as part of multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team - Interest in and commitment to MSF’s activities, ability to represent MSF to others

5 - QUALIFICATIONS: ESSENTIAL - Kenyan citizen; - Recognised university degree in Pharmacy with the required practice licence and current registration status with P.P.B - Kenya - Enthusiastic, proactive, pharmacist willing to expand her/his horizons and grow in the world’s biggest independent medical non-profit organization

How to apply:

Please submit your applition before July the 22nd 2012. Only selected candidates will be contacted. Please forward your CV and a detailed motivation letter to: nsc-med@oca.msf.org

National Democratic Institute Senior System Engineer:Technology

Provision, Install, Configure, Monitor and Maintain HRIS systems hardware and software infrastructure. Administer HRIS databases. Create and manage HRIS reports. Advocates NDI’s technology solutions and its adoption.This job might require after-hours work

Responsibilities

• Administer Unix (AIX) servers on a daily basis
• Assist in managing security related tasks on all Linux servers.
• Follows NDI Tech team’s documented policies and procedures.

• Create and maintain reports using Lawson Reporting Suite, Process Flow, MSAdd, and Crystal Reports
• Interact with consultants to implement specific security and/or network related projects
• Maintain awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application to HRIS projects
• Manage HRIS databases and liaison with consultants who assist in database administration and with functional HR business analysts to assist in the design, development, testing and implementation of new or updated HR/Payroll business processes and/or workflows

Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required. Degree in Information Technology or related field preferred. Technical certifications preferred.
• Minimum ten (10) years of relevant experience and a minimum of four (4) years of experience with HRIS systems
• Experience with an international development organization preferred
• Experience in writing technical documentation
• Ability to communicate difficult and sensitive information tactfully
• Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design
• Experience managing virtual environments and systems strongly preferred.
• Expertise in Lawson strongly preferred
• Expertise in AIX systems required
• Experience with any HRIS system required

How to apply:

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