UNESCO COORDINATOR, ON-LINE SERVICES

Title

: COORDINATOR, ON-LINE SERVICES

Domain

: Public Information - Web Media

Post Number

: ERI 179

Grade

: P-5

Organizational Unit

: SECTOR FOR EXT RELATIONS & PUBLIC INFORM

Primary Location

: FR-Paris

Recruitment open to

: Internal and external candidates

Type of contract

: Fixed Term

Annual Salary

: 102400 Euro (EUR)

Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)

: Sep 19, 2012, 4:59:59 AM

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

UNESCO is creating a new, integrated on-line platform to express its mission and mandate to key stakeholder groups: the general public, Member States, UNESCO Institutions, and UNESCO staff.

Under the overall authority of the Assistant Director General for External Relations and Information and the direct supervision of the Director, Division of Public Information, the incumbent of the post will be responsible for

• management and organization of content for UNESCO's on-line platforms;
• design, layout and "look and feel" of the platforms; and
• development and delivery of social media strategies.

The incumbent will supervise a team of specialists in these areas and align on-line communication and social media with the overall public information strategy of UNESCO.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education
University degree (preferably Master's or equivalent) in communication, journalism, public relations, corporate communication or other fields related to web management.

Professional experience
Minimum 10 years of experience in positions related to corporate communication or web management, of which at least 3 years demonstrated experience managing a website as the team leader.

Proven experience creating, editing and managing content in an online setting.

Skills/Competencies
Combination of both, technical skills in web management and strategic skills in organizational communication.

Ability to manage a team, often in a stressful environment and under constraints of tight budget and strict deadlines.

Excellent interpersonal-communication skills.

Languages
Excellent/very good spoken and writing level in one of the two working languages of UNESCO - English or French - with good/fair understanding (oral and reading) level in the other working language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education
Diploma/Professional certification in web management or web design.

Professional experience
Relevant experience at international level.

Skills/Competencies
Knowledge of mass media, social media or journalism.

Languages
Knowledge of other UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish).

BENEFIT AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars and paid in Euros at Headquarters, exempt from income tax. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates.
Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependant children, pension plan and medical insurance. More details on the ICSC Web site.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES.

COORDINATOR, ON-LINE SERVICES

DIRECTOR OF OFFICE AND UNESCO REPRESENTATIVE TO QATAR, BAHRAIN, KUWAIT, OMAN, SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AND YEMEN

Domain

: Field Operations Coordination - Management

Post Number

: 5QABFC0001RP

Grade

: D-1

Organizational Unit

: FIELD OFFICES

Primary Location

: QA-Doha

Recruitment open to

: Internal and external candidates

Type of contract

: Fixed Term

Annual Salary

: 158068 US Dollar (USD)

Deadline (Midnight Paris Time)

: Sep 21, 2012, 4:59:59 AM

OVERVIEW OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE POST

Under the overall authority of the Director-General and the direct supervision of the Director of the Bureau for Field Coordination (DIR/BFC) as regards house-wide coordination (including management, administration and reporting), as well as the Assistant Director-General for External Relations and Public Information (ADG/ERI) as regards representational functions, and in close consultation with Assistant Directors-General (ADGs) of Programme Sectors, the Director of the UNESCO Office in Doha will manage the multidisciplinary programme of this Cluster Office and provide intellectual, strategic and operational leadership in planning and implementing activities, responding to the priority needs of the Arab States of the Gulf (Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Yemen) in all UNESCO's fields of competence (education, sciences, culture and communication and information).

This will include also the effective and efficient management of the Office’s human resources, administration and operations, in line with the Organization’s policies and procedures, including the application of effective internal controls.

The incumbent also will participate or ensure the participation of the Office in all meetings and activities of the United Nations Country Team (UNCT) in the host country.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• University degree in one of UNESCO's fields of competence.

Professional Experience

• At least ten (10) years of progressive professional experience at the appropriate management level within the UN system or within other international or national institutions, including a wide experience in development issues related to UNESCO’s areas of competence, in association with national and international organizations.
• Experience in advocacy, resources and partnership mobilization.
• Experience in the field of international relations and diplomacy.

Skills/Competencies

• Commitment to the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities.
• Institutional leadership capacity, high sense of objectivity and professional integrity, diplomacy, tact and political astuteness.
• Proven skills in administration and the management of financial and human resources.
• Demonstrated strategic planning and management abilities, including capacity to administer extensive programmes, financial resources and exercise appropriate supervision and control.
• Organizational skills, including in establishing plans and priorities, and in implementing them effectively, as well as in devising implementation plans.
• Ability to interact with a wide range of high-level partners, as well as demonstrated partnership development and fundraising experience.
• Capacity to provide intellectual leadership to guide staff, as well as ability to build trust, manage, lead and motivate a large and diversified body of staff in a multicultural environment, motivate teams in a multicultural environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, and exercise supervision and control, as well as ensure continuous training and development of staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills.

Languages

• Excellent knowledge and drafting skills in one of the working languages (English or French) of the Organization. A good knowledge of the second one is strongly desirable. Language training will be mandatory in order to acquire the required level of the second working language in a reasonable timeframe.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Courses/degree in a management related field would be an asset.

Skills/Competencies

• Broad general culture, good geopolitical knowledge of the region, sound analytic capacities.
• Proven leadership and demonstrated managerial skills combined with flexibility.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to identify key strategic issues, objectives, opportunities and risks.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to take initiative and maintain effective working relationships with partners of different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Languages

• Knowledge of other UN languages (preferably Arabic).

BENEFIT AND ENTITLEMENTS

UNESCO’s salaries are calculated in US dollars. They consist of a basic salary and a post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates.

Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, family allowance, home travel, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. More details can be found on the ICSC Website.

Please note that UNESCO is a non-smoking Organization.

A WRITTEN EXAMINATION MAY BE USED IN THE EVALUATION OF CANDIDATES.

DIRECTOR OF OFFICE AND UNESCO REPRESENTATIVE TO QATAR, BAHRAIN, KUWAIT, OMAN, SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AND YEMEN

Engineer (Software)-(Database Kernel Architect)

Title:	Engineer (Software)-(Database Kernel Architect)
City:	Munich
Code:	T020008-14	Expiry Date:	2012-10-11
Category:	TECHNOLOGY	SubCategory:	RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT
Description: 1. Database kernel Architect will be responsible for leading the architecture, design and implementation of a cutting-edge database kernel specifically designed for large-scale transactional and analytic data management systems. 2. Database Kernel Senior Software Developers will be responsible for development and implementation of the cutting-edge database kernel. Common and consistent software platform is the key to the success of building complex network element and other applications with differing requirements. A common software platform brings benefits to R&D work (time-to-market, development costs, etc.) and also to the customers in terms of consistent operations and maintenance (O&M), reduced training needs and others. Database Kernel Architecture work in this context focuses on lower layers of the software stack: operating system interfaces and storage system, hardware adaptation, high availability database and middleware, O&M. Having a wide variety of applications, the focus within database kernel architecture development is on modularity, configurability and adaptability to various use cases, including telecom networking and enterprise IT. We are looking for experts on Database Kernel Architecture domain to work on the large-scale, high availability, high performance transactional and analytic database technology & architecture, requirements, migration possibilities and implementation guidance. Topics of interest include:  OLTP database in particular for telecom application or enterprise information system  OLAP database and business intelligence in general for telecom or enterprise information system  Relational database, In-memory database, highly scalable database service, etc  Large-scale distributed database architectures  World class distributed system expertise, including clustered system, distributed database, distributed computing, distributed storage, etc.  Hardware adaptation techniques for new storage and processor technologies  Enterprise IT Middleware  Database related O&M and database related tools chain  Quality Assurance, application integration / optimization Within the scope of your areas of expertise and responsibility you will:  In collaboration with China R&D, architect & design database management system for Huawei's telecom and enterprise use cases Focus areas are listed above  Steer and coordinate related R&D activities with Huawei R&D in China  Perform business analysis and technical risk evaluation of proposed designs/solutions  Present the proposed solution to Huawei R&D decision makers  Have dialogue with customers and inject customer feedback to corresponding stakeholders  Actively contribute to relevant open source community like PostgreSQL, and contribute to industry standardization activities and file patent applications  Perform business and technical planning

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Title:	Account Manager (Sales)-(Account Manager City Carrier)
City:	Munich
Code:	S010106-38	Expiry Date:	2012-08-31
Category:	PROFESSIONAL	SubCategory:	SALES MANAGEMENT
Description: You will be responsible for creating new business opportunities and increase business with existing accounts in the German telecommunications market. In this challenging position, your responsibilities include: Seek, create, identify, develop and close business opportunities Identify customer key requirements and co-ordinate with product divisions Create account plans by identifying, qualifying and quantifying opportunities in existing accounts Build, create and maintain reliable customer relationships Manage and co-ordinate all activities between Huawei and the customers Promote the full range of Huawei Technology solutions Lead the Huawei project team (product, service and commercial experts) in a target oriented way Create and deliver customer presentations and proposals

Engineer (Research)-(Future Carrier Networks (m/f))

Title:	Engineer (Research)-(Future Carrier Networks (m/f))
City:	Munich
Code:	T170108-5	Expiry Date:	2012-09-30
Category:	TECHNOLOGY	SubCategory:	RESEARCH and DEVELOPMENT
Description: Huawei's European Research Centre (ERC) in Munich is responsible for advanced technical research, architecture evolution design and strategic technical planning. The Central Research Institute (CRI) within the ERC plays a central role into structuring research around FCN, and is strongly committed to become an active actor in the research community through participation in collaborative projects and cooperation with industry and academia. For our Central Research Institute (CRI) at the Huawei European Research Centre (ERC) in Munich we are looking for Researchers (m/f) who have the vision and will address the technical challenges towards a coherent future carrier network framework at the horizon 2020 and beyond. Your Responsibilities: - Contribute to internal project charter and technology development processes in the Future Carrier Network domain - Contribute to (EU or national) funded and bilateral cooperation and research projects - Participate in relevant R&D activities locally and in HQ (China) - Ensure quality deliverables, transfer competences and research results to stakeholders - Actively contribute to relevant standardization forums and file IPRs - Participate in conferences or other relevant events in the domain through actively publishing own and team's results

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Title:	Technical Expert (IT Network Security Technology)-(Networks Security Technical Exper)
City:	Boulogne Billancourt
Code:	T121005-1	Expiry Date:	2012-10-01
Category:	TECHNOLOGY	SubCategory:	TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Description: Under the responsibility of the Security Director, you will be the technical referent for Huawei France concerning all the questions about information security concerning our Telecom products and solutions, to answer the questions and the requirements of the authorities and our customers. -Preparation and writing of technical documents about security aspects of products, necessary for the obtaining of authorizations at the level of the French authorities. -External interface with our customers operators on the technical subjects of information security -Provide support about information security to various departments (R&D, deployment, maintenance, Legal)

Project Manager (Project Management)-(Fixed Broad Band Network)

Title:	Project Manager (Project Management)-(Fixed Broad Band Network)
City:	Boulogne Billancourt
Code:	T200003-26	Expiry Date:	2012-12-28
Category:	TECHNOLOGY	SubCategory:	TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Description: The position of fixed broad band network project management, who has a broad and deep understanding of the project management domain, in terms of scope as following: •End to end planning in terms of equipment supply production, acceptance, Human resource, and outsourcing procurement. •Be capable of implementing effective risk and operation management to ensure that operational KPIs are met. •Set personal and team objectives and motivate and support team members to achieve their goals, manage individual performance by listening to team member’s ideas and concerns and providing constructive feedback. •Have a thorough understanding of the integrated wireless technical solution, the risks associated with delivery and the impact of those risks to the customer’s business objectives; proactively manage customer expectation regarding project delivery. •Close communication with customer, Develop formal and informal links with customer project management team, understand the customer business plan and realize the business success. •Control the cost within the project budget and manage variations, proactively manage changes and identify opportunities to improve profit. •Effective subcontractors’ management (orders, planning, deliverables).

Project Manager (Project Management)-(Wireless)

Title:	Project Manager (Project Management)-(Wireless)
City:	Boulogne Billancourt
Code:	T200003-25	Expiry Date:	2012-10-01
Category:	MANAGEMENT	SubCategory:	MANAGEMENT
Description: The position of wireless project management, who has a broad and deep understanding of the project management domain, in terms of scope as following: •End to end planning in terms of equipment supply production, acceptance, Human resource, and outsourcing procurement. •Be capable of implementing effective risk and operation management to ensure that operational KPIs are met. •Set personal and team objectives and motivate and support team members to achieve their goals, manage individual performance by listening to team member’s ideas and concerns and providing constructive feedback. •Have a thorough understanding of the integrated wireless technical solution, the risks associated with delivery and the impact of those risks to the customer’s business objectives; proactively manage customer expectation regarding project delivery. •Close communication with customer, Develop formal and informal links with customer project management team, understand the customer business plan and realize the business success. •Control the cost within the project budget and manage variations, proactively manage changes and identify opportunities to improve profit. •Effective subcontractors’ management (orders, planning, deliverables).

Project Manager (Project Management)-(Wireless)

Senior Financial Risk Officer - Systems and Risk Infrastructure

• Position title: Senior Financial Risk Officer - Systems and Risk Infrastructure
• Grade: PL-5
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB/12/197
• Publication date: 06/08/2012
• Closing date: 03/09/2012

Objectives

The overall objective of the Financial Management Department is to safeguard and improve the Bank Group’s risk bearing capacity while seeking ways to improve its efficient use for the benefit of clients, shareholders and staff. The specific objectives of the Asset and Liability Management (ALM) Division are to:

• Formulate and propagate the Bank’s financial policies and guidelines (including capital adequacy, asset and liability, and others);
• Monitor and report on compliance with financial policies and guidelines;
• Prepare financial projections for the ADB, ADF and NTF and periodically update them; and
• Prepare financial management documents related to the Bank Group’s resources mobilization efforts.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direction and supervision of the Division Manager, Asset/Liability Management, the incumbent will perform the following duties and responsibilities:

• Ensure proper business risk assessment to determine the ALM infrastructure required to improve the efficiency of the Division;
• In collaboration with the Corporate Information Management and Methods Department (CIMM), Develop, maintain and upgrade the ALM systems and software applications used by the Division. These ALM systems include: i) a SAS based system to monitor the Bank Group financial projections, ii) a credit risk management software to monitor the Bank’s capital adequacy, iii) a risk dashboard system to monitor the various risks to which the Bank is exposed, and iv) several in-house applications to monitor currency and interest rate risks; Enhance the Division’s Risk Management infrastructure and databases with the objective to improve the decision making process and the control framework;
• Design interfaces between ALM systems and other Bank’s applications such as SAP and Summit in order to improve the information workflow and risk monitoring;
• Draft documentation, operations procedures and user guides to facilitate the use and maintenance of ALM systems and to reduce operational risk;
• Provide functional and technical support and training to staff on the use of ALM systems;
• Serve as focal contact point on functional and technical issues related to ALM systems within and outside the Division.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, and/or Finance/Banking. Additional professional qualification in one of these fields or in in Risk Management would be an advantage;
• Preferably a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in information systems analysis and programming, Banking and Risk Management, or comparable professional practice;
• Proficient in the design of risk management decision support tools, in financial modeling, and in quantitative risk analysis;
• Competence in the use of Bank standard software applications and development tools (SAS base, SAS Enterprise Guide, Oracle, SQL, XML, C++, SAP, Windows…). Knowledge of SAS, Oracle and SAP ETL and BI tools is also highly desirable and will be an advantage;
• Solid understanding of financial instruments, fixed income securities, derivatives and risk management concepts;
• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in French and/or English, with a working knowledge of the other language.

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• Submitted by: Harold AKINGBADE-TAYLOR, OIC, Division Manager, CHRM.1
• Approved by: Gemina ARCHER-DAVIES, Directeur, CHRM

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs

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Resident Senior/Program Managers

The National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) seeks to hire two (2) Resident Senior/Program Managers to implement complementary legislative and executive strengthening programs with Somali partners including federal and regional parliaments, federal and regional government executive offices and ministries, political associations and groups, and civil society actors. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, these positions require regular travel to Djibouti, Puntland (northeast Somalia) and the broader region. The legislative manager position is available immediately, and the executive manager position is available September 2012, both positions contingent upon availability of funding.

Background

NDI has been active in Somalia since late 2005 with programming supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) aimed at building the core capacities, roles and responsibilities of the Transitional Federal Institutions (TFIs) including the Transitional Federal Parliament (TFP), Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the Independent Federal Constitutional Commission (IFCC), Committee of Experts (CoE) and the Puntland parliament, executive ministries and civil society as well as political associations and groups. The Institute has worked with the federal offices of the president and prime minister and the speaker of parliament, political and administrative heads of more than 30 ministries, and nearly 400 members of parliament (MPs), including two-dozen female MPs. The Institute’s work in Puntland has resulted in collaboration with regional ministries related to women and youth participation including more than 200 women in local councils and community leaders in 11 regions as well as all 28 director generals. A new program component anticipated to begin September 2012 will be support for the development of a political party system in Somalia.

Primary Responsibilities

Manage the implementation of program activities including strategic planning, functional expertise, administrative, accounting/financial, monitoring and evaluation, donor communications and reporting, operations and security; Develop and organize training sessions for Somali partners regarding program implementation and monitoring; assessments and reporting; comparative government, political and/or civic structures; Somali-specific governance structures and institutions; and intra-governmental and political communication systems as well as external communication and interaction with civil society actors, etc.; Advise Somali partners regarding their respective legislative, executive, political and civic roles and responsibilities to advance their capabilities and capacities; Identify consultants and experts – international, regional and/or Somali – to assist with the program and oversee their work and activities; Develop and/or manage the creation of program materials when needed to facilitate activities, workshops, training sessions, etc; Build and maintain relationships with donors, key Somali officials, civil society actors and other partner groups; Draft and submit activity and quarterly program reports which monitor and evaluate program performance and results as well as political and security developments; Ensure programmatic objectives are achieved as well as operational and reporting requirements are adhered to; and Develop, implement and/or manage other programmatic and administrative activities as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in International Relations or related subject; graduate degree desired; Minimum of eight (8) years relevant work experience for the Program Manager position, ten (10) years relevant work experience for the Senior Program Manager position in international development, community organizing, political campaigns, organizational development and/or legislative affairs. Additional years of relevant work experience may be substituted for educational requirement on a one-for-one basis; Living or working experience outside of the U.S. required especially in extremely challenging political environments with additional preferred experience in the Middle East or Africa and/or in fragile, failed, conflict and/or immediate post-conflict environments; additional experience preferred in implementing programs and activities remotely within conflict environments due to security limitations. Knowledge of and comparative experience in legislative and executive processes, political parties, and citizen participation; Experience developing and implementing governance, media, political party and/or citizen participation programs in a fast-paced environment; Experience in implementing organization and development programs funded by European, USAID and other bi- and multi-lateral donors; Ability to communicate skills and experience to others as a trainer, advisor and consultant as well as experience in organizing and conducting trainings and workshops; Excellent managerial and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional political relationships; Excellent interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity to effectively interact with all levels of staff, U.S. and foreign government personnel, members of donor organizations, funders, and policy makers; Excellent oral and written communications skills to effectively and persuasively present information, respond to questions and negotiate as well as share information with partners, donors and bilateral partners; Oral and written fluency in English required; fluency in Arabic and/or Somali highly desirable; Conversational, foreign language ability applicable to region preferred; Experience in program design, strategic planning and monitoring and evaluation; Proven analytical skills for interpreting complex program and political issues and to think innovatively and introduce new concepts; Ability to lead, inspire and motivate staff where results are clearly beneficial; Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet applications with seasoned budget and accounting skills; and Ability and willingness to travel to regional locations, which are often remote and difficult to reach.

Comments:

The resident senior/program managers work with other management staff as well as full- and part-time national staff with support from NDI’s Nairobi and Washington-based regional staff. These positions report to the resident director in Nairobi. Salary range is commensurate with experience. Benefits and a housing allowance are provided. The positions currently are accompanied posts.

NDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation.

To apply, please visit NDI’s website at http://www.ndi.org/current_openings.

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Qualifications: *At least 10 years of progressively responsible international development experience in managing and implementing large agriculture and/or business development programs; *At least 5 years of successful experience as Project Director or Chief of Party of large donor-funded technical assistance teams for projects of similar magnitude and complexity, particularly in transitional, Islamic, and/or post-conflict countries; *Demonstrated expertise in agriculture and agribusiness development, local capacity building or business enabling environment, and program design and implementation; *Prior experience in designing and implementing agriculture programs in Afghanistan, the region, or a conflict or post conflict country is highly desirable; *Experience working in the private sector is highly desirable.

Supervisory Experience: * At least 10 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience, including: * Direct supervision of professional and support staff, *Experience in building and effectively supervising a diverse team of employees, *Quality evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, *Contract management, *Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to hold staff accountable for quality outputs and results as well as communication with external stakeholders such as governments, donors, etc.

Qualifications:

*Master’s degree or higher in agricultural production, agricultural science, water resources management, international development, business management or a related field; *Professional fluency in English speaking, reading, and writing to a level 4 or native speaker. *Professional oral presentation and concise writing skills in English (required) Dari/Pashto desirable *Ability to interact regularly and professionally with senior host-government counterparts on policy and other strategic planning issues. *Demonstrated organizational skills and strong track record in meeting deliverables and deadlines.

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Location:	Addis Ababa
Closing Date:	Open

Age:	Not more than 55 years old
Qualifications:	Must hold a current and valid JAA/FAA or ICAO ATPL/CPL A current B757/767 type rating Minimum Flight time 3500 hours jet time 2500 hours Pilot in command on jet aircraft Command time in excess of 1500 hours on B757/767
Note:	Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within three months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Term:	One year and subject to extension
Date of Registration: Starting Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Documents:	The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents including but not limited to valid Medical Certificate, valid ATPL/CPL, log book copy that can show total flight hours and license authentication letter from the respective country’s Civil Aviation Authority, to the contact person through email address given below.
Contact:	Mr. Mesay Shiferaw Phone: +251-011-5178001 Fax: + 251-016-611474 Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com

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Position:	Command Captain for 777
Location:	Addis Ababa
Closing Date:	Open

Age:	Not more than 55 years old
Qualifications:	Must hold a current and valid JAA/FAA or ICAO ATPL/CPL A current 777 type rating Minimum Flight time 3500 hours jet time 2500 hours Pilot in command on jet aircraft Command time in excess of 1500 hours on 777
Note:	Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within three months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Term:	One year and subject to extension
Date of Registration: Starting Monday, June 25, 2012
Documents:	The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents including but not limited to valid Medical Certificate, valid ATPL/CPL, log book copy that can show total flight hours and license authentication letter from the respective country’s Civil Aviation Authority, to the contact person through email address given below.
Contact:	Mr. Mesay Shiferaw Phone: +251-011-5178001 Fax: + 251-016-611474 Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com

Command Captain for B737NG Location: Addis Ababa

Position:	Command Captain for B737NG
Location:	Addis Ababa
Closing Date:	Open

Age:	Not more than 55 years old
Qualifications:	Must hold a current and valid JAA/FAA or ICAO ATPL/CPL A current B737NG type rating Minimum Flight time 3500 hours jet time 2500 hours Pilot in command on jet aircraft Command time in excess of 1500 hours on B737NG
Note:	Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within three months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Term:	One year and subject to extension
Date of Registration: Starting Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Documents:	The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents including but not limited to valid Medical Certificate, valid ATPL/CPL, log book copy that can show total flight hours and license authentication letter from the respective country’s Civil Aviation Authority, to the contact person through email address given below.
Contact:	Mr. Mesay Shiferaw Phone: +251-011-5178001 Fax: + 251-016-611474 Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com

Cargo Sales Manager : Johannesburg, South Africa

Position:	Cargo Sales Manager
Location:	Johannesburg, South Africa
Closing Date:	Open

The Position:	Based at Johannesburg South Africa, you will undertake sales and other commercial activities to meet corporate revenue, tonnage and yield objectives while ensuring compliance with company and industry rules for safe, secure and efficient operations. You will be required to manage the Cargo GSA to ensure the development of a disciplined, skilled and motivated work force. You will identify objectives and implement strategies for sales and operational activities as well as negotiating tonnage and revenue agreements with new and existing clients for the benefit of Ethiopian Airlines. You will also identify local trends and provide timely feedback on market conditions with respect to pricing and competitor’s activities. You will be required to coordinate with handling agents, airport authorities and other suppliers to ensure that they are conversant with Ethiopian operational requirements and procedures (including Special Handling) in order to maximize cargo uplifts and optimize the utilization of capacity with the requisite service standards, cost efficiencies and revenue generation. You will contribute to the compilation and production of annual revenue and expenditure budgets for the department with the objective of increasing productivity and profitability.
Experience & Qualifications:	BA degree level or equivalent and have extensive experience in Air Cargo field sales and operations, with previous experience at a managerial or Supervisor level. Knowledge of local area cargo environment is required. You must have proven ability in leading and developing CGO GSA as well as the ability to communicate effectively at all levels. You will possess strong presentation and negotiation skills and be fluent both in written and spoken English.
Note:	Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in South Africa. The company will not provide or assist in obtaining a work permit.
Documents:	To express your interest in the above vacancy, please apply by sending email with CV and relevant copy of documents direct to the Regional Director South Africa on: JNBAM@etiopianairlines.com Yohannestk@ethiopianairlines.com We will then consider your application and contact you should we wish to shortlist you for an interview. Should you not receive an invitation for an interview within 5 weeks, please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.

Afghanaid MANAGING DIRECTOR

Afghanaid has worked in Afghanistan since 1983 and its work is highly regarded. Since 1995 we have been working with village communities in some of the most disadvantaged provinces in the country. We are also an implementing partner for the Afghan government’s flagship National Solidarity Programme.

We are seeking an experienced Managing Director who can lead and inspire this significant British NGO which now has a turnover of £7.0 million per annum and a staff of 450 of whom over 95% are Afghan.

This is a unique opportunity to take the helm of an important charity working in Afghanistan at a time of transition for the country, when new relationships are being forged with the Afghan government, international donors and Afghan civil society.

Do you have the leadership skills to take the organisation forward? Do you have the experience required to represent Afghanaid to stakeholders at all levels?

How to apply:

If you have the qualities we are looking for, we’d like to hear from you. To apply, please download an application pack from our website:

www.afghanaid.org.uk

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Tuesday, 4 September 2012 Reg charity 1045348

Marie Stopes International Marketing Advisor

The Marketing Advisor role is a key contributor to the success and sustainability of Marie Stopes International’s global marketing and behaviour change communication functions. In this capacity, you will ensure the attainment of MSI’s strategic goals by focussing on the effective and efficient use of strategic marketing and communication tools and resources to increase; client flow, motivate healthy behaviours, increase the uptake of family planning and safe abortion products and services and to attract new users to family planning thereby enabling country programs to contribute to national level health impact.

Day-to-day you will provide technical leadership to the country programs, the International Program Department and the corporate communication team to achieve evidence based, objectively measurable health impact and outcomes.

You will also be responsible for ensuring collaboration and coordination with key internal and exter nal stakeholders.

This position will involve extensive travel in Africa.

In order to be considered for this role you should have:
• Significant marketing experience, preferably gained within the reproductive healthcare sector or a related field
• Understanding of the issues that drive reproductive health seeking behaviours especially around family planning
• Demonstrable work experience of team management and leaderships experience
• Extensive work experience in low resource areas or overseas programs

To view the full job framework please visit our careers website.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please go to:
http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=am9icy40NjY3Mi4zODMwQG1hcmllc3RvcGVzLmFwbG...

HIV/AIDS Health Finance/Costing Advisor CAMRIS International

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has contracted through CAMRIS International partnered with IAP World Services Inc., (IAPWS), to recruit and hire qualified individuals for the following position:

Title: HIV/AIDS Health Finance/Costing Advisor
United States Agency for International Development

Application Deadline: Open until filled

BACKGROUND:
The USG has made the fight against HIV/AIDS a top priority, not only for humanitarian reasons, but because the HIV/AIDS crisis threatens the prosperity, stability and development of nations around the world. USAID has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of the USG response in the fight against the HIV/AIDS pandemic, funding 10 billion dollars in activities since inception of its international HIV/AIDS program in 1986 with programs in nearly 100 countries worldwide. PEPFAR is the largest commitment ever by any nation for an international health initiative dedicated to a single disease. In July 2008, the United States Congress re-authorized the PEPFAR legislation in the amount of $48 billion, $35.4 billion of which is dedicated to HIV/AIDS services, $3.8 billion to tuberculosis, $4.8 billion to malaria, $1.7 billion to research and $2.3 billion to training health care workers. The Global Fund will receive at least $2 billion per year.
PEPFAR recognizes health systems strengthening (HSS) as a key strategy to secure the sustainability of its past and future achievements. PEPFAR's reauthorization provides an opportunity to strengthen health systems and health policy, as the USG's and its partners' efforts to combat HIV/AIDS transition from an initial emergency approach to a more long-term sustainable approach. The PEPFAR II legislation prioritizes strengthening HIV/AIDS health policies and health systems and assigns USAID with the complimentary task to develop and implement a plan to strengthen host country health systems and health policies to combat HIV/AIDS. USAID's HSS program provides support to ensure that developing country health systems are effective, efficient, and equitable. USAlD's assistance in the area of health systems is an integral part of creating effective basic services in maternal and child health, infectious disease and other priority services.
The overall objective of USAID's Bureau for Global Health (GH), Office of HIV/AIDS's (OHA) HSS program is to provide USAID leadership in building sustainability of the HIV/AIDS response through investment in health systems. OHA views health systems strengthening as a continuous process of implementing changes in policies, management and systems within the health sector. Health systems strengthening activities may encompass all levels (national, district, community) and will address any of the six building blocks of the World Health Organization's health system framework -financing, service delivery, human resources for health, health information systems, pharmaceutical management, health policy and governance, including advocacy and civil society participation. OHA works collaboratively within USAID, with other US Government agencies, and with the international community to implement its HSS vision through coordinating activities, evaluating programs, developing guidance and supporting countries to ensure the application of up-to-date health systems development interventions in both the public and private sectors.
Efforts are rapidly increasing to identify and realize potential programming efficiencies under PEPFAR and to promote efficient resource allocation within partner countries’ HIV/AIDS programs.
Cost analysis was undertaken through the FY10 Headquarters Operational Plan in the areas of adult and pediatric treatment, PMTCT, and counseling and testing. Cost analysis is expanding to OVC and other prevention activities. In fiscal year (FY) 2011, PEPFAR began to pilot routine expenditure analysis activities as a method to update cost estimates more rapidly. These analyses will begin to yield cross-program area cost data on a more regular basis, and over time will reduce the need for the type of time-consuming, labor-intensive special data calls to the field and reviews relied upon for this study.

The HIV/AIDS Health Finance and Costing Advisor will be assigned to the Bureau for Global Health, Office of HIV/AIDS, Strategic Planning, Evaluation and Reporting (SPER) Division, and will receive programmatic and technical guidance from the HSS Team Lead. S/he will focus on economic evaluation of HIV/AIDS programs and interventions, with primary emphasis on the generation of information to support efficient resource allocation decisions. Key technical emphases include costing, cost modeling, cost-effectiveness analysis and the use of cost information.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The HIV/AIDS Costing Advisor will serve as the Health Finance expert on the HSS Team and one of the Team’s focal staff on costing activities within the context of PEPFAR and the GHI, to advance OHA's vision for the use of cost information in collaboration with other technical staff. S/he will perform the following duties:
• Serve as Co-chair of the interagency Finance and Economics Working Group (FEWG) and ad hoc modeling working group.
• Serve as Senior Technical Advisor to the follow-on HS2020 project on areas related to Health Finance within PEPFAR.
• Liaise with the Bureau’s Health Systems Office on Health Finance issues as related to PEPFAR.
• Provide technical assistance to other OHA divisions, USAID missions and PEPFAR country teams in areas of Health Finance and the assessment, design and implementation of HIV-related economic evaluations and cost analyses.
• Liaise with multiple technical working groups to provide technical support to cost analyses and other economic evaluation activities.
• Monitor implementing partners' economic evaluation work in the field, including fulfillment of a technical advisory role on specific projects as assigned.
• Serve as a liaison and technical resource to the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator (OGAC) and other PEPFAR implementing agencies on OHA-led and jointly led Health Finance activities.
• Participate in the annual PEPFAR Country Operational Plan (COP) technical assistance and review process.
• Participate in OHA's HSS planning in PEPFAR's Headquarters Operational Plan (HOP) development.
• Maintain knowledge of state of the art Health Finance and economic evaluation practices and serve as a technical resource for OHA, USAID, and PEPFAR.
• Mentor junior team members and other staff in economic evaluation activities.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSE, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR OTHER
EXPERTISE REQUIRED. The contractor must have:
• Master's degree or higher in health economics, health finance, health policy, or other relevant field.
• Minimum ten years' experience in health finance, resource mobilization, research management and implementation, with experience in international or resource-poor settings.
• Minimum ten years' experience in cost analysis, economic evaluation and capacity building in developing countries, including research design.
• Demonstrated understanding of and ability to apply accepted tools, techniques and frameworks for economic evaluation and cost analysis of HIV/AIDS interventions.
• High degree of judgment, maturity, ingenuity and originality to interpret strategy, to analyze, develop and present work and to monitor and evaluate implementation of programs.
• Strong leadership and group facilitation skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of development partners, including multilateral and bilateral donors as well as private foundations and civil society.
• Demonstrated knowledge of internal processes within the US Government and other health sector development partners, (e.g. thematic priorities, decision-making mechanisms, and preferred funding channels).
• Experience with global health partnerships and disease-specific initiatives.
• Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Strong teamwork, multi-stakeholder collaboration and management skills.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.

This is an opportunity for employment or a contract, but we reserve the right to make no selection or award.

CAMRIS International and IAP World Services Inc. offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Please submit your resume online at www.camris.com.

CAMRIS and IAP are Equal Opportunity Employers EOE M/F/D/V

Senior Research Associate Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED)

POMED is now accepting applications for a Senior Research Associate

The Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED) is now hiring a Senior Research Associate to oversee and help expand POMED’s research program. Responsibilities include editing POMED’s ongoing series of policy briefs, supporting the work of POMED’s civil society partners in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), producing original research, and helping formulate POMED’s positions on key debates regarding U.S. policy in the MENA region.

ABOUT POMED

The Project on Middle East Democracy (POMED) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to examining how genuine democracies can develop in the Middle East and how the United States can best support that process. Through research, dialogue, and advocacy, we work to strengthen the constituency for U.S. policies that peacefully support democratic reform in the Middle East. POMED is an energetic and dynamic organization that seeks to have an impact on the Washington policy community at this historic time of political change in the Middle East and North Africa.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Research Associate will be expected to:

• Serve as editor of POMED’s policy brief series, which focuses on various aspects of U.S. policy and the impact on democratic development in the Middle East and North Africa. This task includes identifying potential topics and authors for policy briefs, soliciting written briefs from leading experts, editing for style and content, and disseminating products to policy audiences.
• Help provide guidance to POMED’s civil society partner organizations in the region (currently in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya) as they build their capacity to produce policy-oriented research similar to that produced by POMED. This will include giving input and advice on topics of focus and feedback on policy products prior to publication.
• Closely follow debates regarding U.S. foreign policy and political developments in the MENA region and help formulate POMED’s positions on key issues related to U.S. policy.
• Develop curricula, select speakers, and facilitate seminars that will equip mid-career policy professionals with the analytical framework necessary to support democracy in the Middle East and North Africa.
• Publish occasional reports and articles providing background information regarding key developments in the MENA region and providing analysis of such developments for policy audiences.
• Help identify new opportunities for POMED to influence policy debates in Washington.
• Oversee the continued development of country pages for 19 countries in the Middle East and North Africa for the POMED website.
• Provide assistance in editing and input on content for all POMED publications.

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful candidates will have a graduate degree and five to seven years of relevant work experience, including research on U.S. policy in the Middle East and North Africa. They should have exceptionally strong writing, research, analytical, and communication skills. In addition, they must demonstrate initiative, creativity, experience producing work under pressure and on deadline, and an ability to respond quickly to unexpected developments and seize research opportunities that may arise. Candidates should have knowledge of and experience in the Middle East as well as a deep commitment to POMED’s mission. Experience working in the U.S. government is highly desirable, as is experience working with civil society actors abroad, particularly in the MENA region. Proficiency in Arabic language is preferred, and language skills in Persian, French, or Turkish are helpful but not necessary.

TO APPLY

Please send a resume and cover letter to research.position@pomed.org.

Location: Washington, D.C.

The Project on Middle East Democracy is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Compensation depends on experience and is highly competitive.

Country Representative PROJECT-E Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

PROJECT-E is a German/ Austrian non-governmental organization that provides high-quality, market-oriented vocational education for orphaned women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, since 2008. The program is unique in its approach and enjoys a high reputation for quality, professionalism and sustainability. The financial concept is designed to enable the highest-possible degree of self-sustainability via a variety of local income generating activities. Currently, PROJECT-E is successfully implementing a college of ‘secretarial science’ in Addis Ababa together with a local partner NGO. The first batch successfully graduated in July 2012.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Country Representative is the direct extension of the management in Europe, acting as the director of operations in the field. Under the oversight of PROJECT-E Germany and in close cooperation with its local partner organization, the Selam Children’s Village, the incumbent will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
? Manage the project implementation in accordance with objectives, work plan and in close coordination with local staff and the partnering NGO.
? Facilitate and mediate in the on-going process of changing the local partner organization
? Coordination and instruction of a team of international volunteers.
? Responsible for preparing and submitting project progress reports to PROJECT-E on a weekly basis.
? Manage local PR and fund-raising activities.
? Supervise ‘Income Generating Activities’ and expand local business network.
? Work together with the teachers, volunteers and social worker on curriculum review, quality management, student recruitment, student career development and job applications, student internship scheme.

Competencies:
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate the following

Competencies:

Development and Operational Effectiveness
? Strong skills in results-based management and results-oriented approach to project implementation;
? Excellent management skills;
Experience in international development cooperation; knowledge and experience of issues relating to vocational education, socially marginalized communities and Ethiopia are an advantage.
Management and Leadership
? Strong leadership skills that the incumbent has proven in the past;
? Ability to work independently;
? A problem-solver;
? Flexibility and dynamism
? Team-player: strong interpersonal, networking and teambuilding skills;
? Excellent oral and written communication skills, with analytic capacity and the ability to synthesize project outcomes and relevant findings into quality papers and reports for a range of audiences;
? Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking members of national and international institutions, business representatives, government and non-government;
? Willingness to work together with, learn from and listen to local staff and the partner organization;
? Energetic, positive and constructive attitude.

Required Skills and Experience
? Experience working in a development country;
? Previous work experience in project management and/or NGO work is an advantage;
? Completed Bachelor Degree (Master Degree preferred) in Business Management, Development Studies, International Relations, Political or Social Sciences or any other relevant field;
? Knowledge and experience in the field of international development;
? Excellent skills in standard software (Word processing, Excel);
? Fluency in both oral and written English, knowledge of German or Amharic is an advantage.

Offer:
? 1-year contract;
? Monthly salary plus housing provided as well as two continental flights;
? Work in a young, dynamic and dedicated team of young professionals;
? High degree of independent working, ownership, responsibility and flexibility;
? Hands-on development experience, entry point to the professional field of development.
International, secure and exciting atmosphere in Addis Ababa, central political hub of Africa and of the emerging Ethiopian economy.

Job Email id: join(at)project-e.eu

WWF Global Climate and Energy Initiative,Head of Green Finance

We are recruiting a Head, Green Finance to be responsible for the public and private green finance work of WWF’s Global Climate and Energy Initiative and the GCEI Management Team. We are looking for a strategic individual who can use her/his finance experience to lead the development and implementation of the GCEI green finance strategy.

WWF’s mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. WWF’s climate and energy vision is a response both to the science and to new economic and political realities, with focus on achieving climate resilient, low carbon development on the national level and with the corporate sector.

Location:
This is a global position based in WWF-Mexico offices in Mexico City, Mexico

Reports to:
Leader, WWF Global Climate and Energy Initiative in close interaction with WWF-Mexico Climate and Energy Program staff, GCEI focal countries and core staff.

Main responsibilities:
- Develops and implements the GCEI strategy in regards to public and private green finance. The strategy will aim to influence increasing public and private financial resources for low carbon development, particularly renewables.
- Actively supports and leverages activities on finance for climate and energy across the WWF network.
- Provides capacity building as appropriate to WWF stakeholders.
- Active member of the GCEI Management Team.
- Ensures alignment of green finance work within GCEI and externally, and develops synergies wherever possible.
- Line manager for green finance staff within GCEI.
- Delivers a balanced budget and contributes to fundraising efforts.
- Complies with all relevant WWF International reporting, performance monitoring and review requirements, including quarterly reporting to the GCEI leader.
- Carries out any such reasonable duties as delegated from the GCEI leader.

Required Skills and Competencies:
- Relevant degree in finance, economics, or business. Advanced degree a plus.
- At least five years of direct experience in the fields of public or private finance. Preference for candidates with experience from multilateral finance, large-scale power sector investments, infrastructure finance, social enterprise finance at scale, or structured finance. Specific experiences in climate finance a plus.
- Experience with financial modeling, due diligence, financial risk management, and/or public policy a strong plus.
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks, for example Basel III.
- Experience from working in developing countries.Fluency in spoken and written English required. Fluency in Spanish, at least spoken required.
- Adheres to WWF’s values: Knowledgeable, Optimistic, Determined and Engaging.

For the complete job description visit: http://www.wwf.org.mx/wwfmex/trabajo.php

How to apply?
Email a cover letter, the name and contact details of three references and CV of no more than 3 pages in English to Aurelio Ruiz, Human Resources Manager, WWF-Mexico to the following email:

aruiz@wwfmex.org cc. ldabbagh@wwfmex.org

Please make sure you add the following reference in your e-mail subject line: Application for GCEI Head of Green Finance position

Deadline for applications: 12th August 2012

Chief of Party WorldFish Center Dhaka, Bangladesh

The WorldFish Center is an international, nonprofit, nongovernmental research organization dedicated to reducing poverty and hunger by improving fisheries and aquaculture. WorldFish is one of 15 members of the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centers supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The CGIAR is a global partnership that unites organizations engaged in research for sustainable development with the funders of this work. The funders include developing and industrialized country governments, foundations, and international and regional organizations.

The WorldFish Center is committed to meeting two key development challenges; 1) Improving the livelihoods of those who are especially poor and vulnerable in places where fisheries and aquaculture can make a difference and 2) Achieving large scale, environmentally sustainable, increases in supply and access to fish at affordable prices for poor consumers in developing countries.

A unique opportunity has arisen for gifted individuals to contribute to the mission of the Center.

CHIEF OF PARTY
(The WorldFish Center Bangladesh and South Asia Office)

Under the direct supervision of the Director—South Asia, the Chief of Party acts as an overseer and advisor of the Feed the Future Aquaculture (FtF AQ) Project management and operations. This includes strategic project, administrative, financial and staff management and common services consistent with WorldFish Center policies. The main role is to lead the operations, ensuring smooth functioning of the FtF AQ project, consistent services delivery and constant evaluation and readjustment of the operations to take into account changes in the operating environment as and when needed. The Chief of Party will foster team spirit and work in collaboration with staff of project and Corporate Service Division of Bangladesh and Penang, partner and donor organizations and Government officials successfully.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

The WorldFish Center is the prime implementer of a five -year, US$ 25 million Aquaculture for Feed the Future Aquaculture (FtF AQ) Project in Bangladesh. The project is a 5-year transformative investment in aquaculture focused on 20 southern districts in Barisal, Khulna and Dhaka divisions, Bangladesh. The project contributes to achieving the Feed the Future goal of sustainably reducing poverty and hunger through four objectives:

• Dissemination of improved quality lines of fish and shrimp seed

• Improving the nutrition and income status of farm households

• Increasing investment, employment and fish production through commercial aquaculture

• Policy and regulatory reform and institutional capacity building to support sustainable aquaculture growth

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The Chief of Party has ultimate responsibility for program operations, both technical and administrative. He/she is expected to build and maintain relationships with USAID and ministries’ senior officials.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

• Provides overall management, support, vision, and technical direction for all program tasks and supervises full time employees, consultants and subcontractor input

• Manages the development and execution of technical plans and procedures to achieve program tasks, objectives, and planned results

• Provides financial management and accountability for all program activities

• Supervises completion of timely and high-quality deliverables for cooperative agreement compliance

• Communicates with The WorldFish Center, HQ in Penang, Malaysia to report on program progress and to coordinate program activities with HQ support

• In conjunction with The WorldFish Center support team, ensures that managerial, administrative and financial procedures comply with provisions of the Cooperative Agreement, USAID regulations and The WorldFish Center policies

• Contracts and manages local individuals/organizations for identified tasks as appropriate according to USAID and The WorldFish Center procedures.

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

The Chief of Party is responsible for the accurate preparation and timely delivery of financial information. In particular, the Chief of Party:

• Manages program funds and approves expenditures in accordance with USAID and The WorldFish Center procedures, cost principles, and regulations, following closely and in a timely fashion, the working budget of program funds
• Conducts all activities within the scope of the program budget

• Monitors and revises budget pipeline and conducts monthly reviews to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial deliverables.

LEADERSHIP

• Provides a positive image of the program through participation in meetings, conferences, and other opportunities conducive to publicizing and promoting the program’s achievements
• Manages and supervises staff effectively, fostering professional development of staff
• Creates good working relationships with USAID, ministries and other stakeholders
  
• Supports a positive working relationship with The WorldFish Center partners, consultants and other agencies working in Bangladesh

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• MSc. in Aquaculture and/or Fisheries or a similar field. Other degrees will be considered if candidate has significant USAID-specific program management experience

• Minimum 10-15 years’ experience in managing complex private sector and/or aquaculture, agricultural or organizational development programs, preferably within an international development context

• Minimum of 5 years as Chief of Party for a USAID or other large donor-funded projects of similar complexity

• Strong interpersonal skills with proved ability to productively engage across a wide range and different levels of organizations (producers, government, private sector, NGOs, research institutions)

• Excellent understanding and knowledge of USAID and US Government regulations, administration, management, reporting procedures and systems

• Strong communications and technical skills, fluent in English (speaking and writing), with excellent presentation skills.

The WorldFish Center offers a competitive remuneration package, a non-discriminatory policy and provides an innovative work environment. Interested applicants are invited to submit i) a letter of application indicating how they meet the key selection criteria (note if the application does not address the key selection criteria it may not be considered), ii) a comprehensive curriculum vitae and iii) names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience. You should provide a brief (300 words) description of why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role.

For those applicants who wish to apply via email, you are required to submit your application (with indication on the subject line “APP060812: Chief of Party/", to the People and Organization Development Unit directly at worldfish-hr@cgiar.org and specify where you saw the job announcement. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

The position is open for international candidates to be based in Khulna under The WorldFish Center, Bangladesh and South Asia Office in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

WorldFish is committed to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and strives for staff diversity in gender and nationality