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September 28, 2014
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Malaysia: Office Administrator - Alliance for Financial Inclusion

ABOUT AFI


The Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) is an innovative, member-driven organization that enables policymakers in developing countries to share their knowledge of financial inclusion policies that have delivered tangible results. The network currently comprises 120 central banks, government ministries and other financial policymaking institutions from 95 emerging market & developing countries. Through providing members with the opportunity for peer learning and supporting technical level knowledge exchange on key aspects of financial inclusion policy, AFI works with its members in order to influence policy reforms, which results in increasing the access, usage, and quality of financial services to the poor. Through AFI’s Maya Declaration, to date 48 members have also committed to concrete actions and targets to increase financial inclusion, monitoring progress through the use of core indicators and by sharing progress across the network. In 2013, AFI Members unanimously decided to establish AFI as a permanent organization for financial inclusion knowledge exchange.


AFI will relocate in January 2015 to Kuala Lumpur and is expected to transition into an independent international organization by the end of year 2015.


POSITION SUMMARY


The Office Administrator will report to the COO and Director of Finance and Administration of AFI and will be responsible for day-to-day secretarial, administrative, and logistics support for AFI teams and divisions, including assistance on team outputs and correspondence. This may include meeting support, document write-up, travel arrangement and file maintenance for the team.


Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide overall secretarial, administrative, and logistics support services for AFI management and operational teamsPerform general administrative and logistical tasks (e.g. arrangements for meetings and other events, reservations, budget follow-up, etc.)Holding petty cash and maintain the WinPaccs Cash-bookMonitor local suppliers and service providersMonitoring and controlling of the major office expendituresInternal invoicing for private usage of office assets and monitoring of reimbursementsPrepare and/ or process administrative requests/documents (e.g. requisitions, purchase orders, travel requests, contracts, expenditure authorizations, visa applications, etc.)Travel management on request (flight booking; hotel booking, taxi /driver arrangements, etc)Technical and administrative support on event management, online registrations and sponsorship requestsReview, record, distribute, and process mail and other documents, follow-up on impending actionsRespond or draft responses to routine correspondence and other communicationsMaintain internal files (both paper and electronic) and databases Assist in the preparation of presentation materialsMonitor, prepare, and distribute various materials, including reportsCoordinate binding, packaging, translation, and shipping arrangements as necessary

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

High school or equivalent diploma, supplementary certification/ diploma or other academic qualifications ?Training in finance, human resources, and personnel management is a plus Experience:Minimum two years of experience in administrative services or other related fields in international organizationGood knowledge of relevant operational and administrative policies, processes and procedures, including records management and filing Skills and competencies:Demonstrated use of initiative and ability to apply good judgment in the context of given assignmentsAbility to maintain accurate records, draft accurate reports, and to resolve data discrepancies and activity problemsEffective organizational and multi-tasking abilityGood interpersonal and intercultural skillsGood verbal and written communications skillsProficiency in English and Bahasa languageGood computer skills; proficiency in using advanced functions in standard computer applicationsHow to apply:

For more information on the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, please visit www.afi-global.org
To submit your interest to this position, please send your CV and Cover Letter to talent@afi-global.org

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Jawatan Kosong Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Kelantan (MAIK)


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Permohonan adalah dipelawa daripada Warganegara Malaysia [keutamaan kepada peranakan Negeri Kelantan] yang berkelayakan untuk mengisi jawatan di Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Kelantan.

1. Penolong Akauntan W27


Tarikh tutup permohonan pada 30 September 2014
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Malaysia: Director of Finance and Administration - Alliance for Financial Inclusion - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

The Director of Finance and Administration will report to the COO of AFI. The incumbent will lead a team that runs all administrative and financial operations for AFI and provide all aspects of financial support during the transition to AFI’s new headquarters in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).


He/she will work very close together with his/her team on finances and contracting, accounting, reporting, controlling, grants making/taking, co-financing opportunities by different international donors, sponsorships to member organizations, administration, IT services and GIZ liaisons. He/she should identify possible solutions for co-funding, reporting and cost monitoring.


The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in finance and administrative management, as well as strong multi-tasking abilities and understands administration as a solution oriented support-tool for AFI’s operational units. He/she should be interested in administrative IT applications and curious in finding suitable and sound solutions for a global acting and externally funded project, managed by GIZ and later on being an independent organization.


Specific Responsibilities Include:


Leading the Team Finance & Administration

Represent concerns and issues of Finance & Administration in the Management Team of AFIOverall management of all financial, administrative and IT related activities of AFICoordinate with GIZ liaisons in Finance, Administration and IT departmentsEnsure accountability and compliance of all activities with BMGF, GIZ internal, AFI rules.Support AFI staff on GIZ systems (ESS, DMS, etc)Contracting with consultants and service providersDefine, maintain and up-date AFI’s administrative guidelines and financial guidelines for grants and sponsorships

Support the COO on Organizational Vision and Execution

Work with our COO to provide vision, direction, inspiration and management regarding the operations of an independent AFISupport the implementation of the transition master plan and the building of the new organizationGuide the day-to-day management of AFI Operations with regards to Finance, HR, IT, etc. (In particular leveraging your expertise of local Malaysian practicesActively support the strategic vision and plan how to deliver against it.

Oversee Grant Administration and Sponsorship Program

Support the Policy & Grants-Team on any financial and administrative aspect on grants making (budget, financial reporting, disbursement rates, legal aspects etc.)Track and monitor grants-, service- and consultancy-contracts (reports, time sheets, payments, deadlines etc.)Monitor the grant reporting/disbursement deadlines and calibrate with administrative requirements from donor sides (indirect cost rules, budget lines etc).

Transition to Independence and support on Malaysian laws

Ensure that core business processes, necessary infrastructure, personnel or other resources are in place and working effectively.Establishing a new controlling systemBudgeting, budget control and financial reporting towards the donorsPermanent tracking of AFI’s annual financial successCost monitoring, data analysis and data transforming processDesigning reporting tools to bridge the gap between GIZ accounting tools and donor reporting requirementsDeveloping monitoring tools, templates and forms for other AFI unitsIntegration of new software into the AFI system and structure; esp. reporting and data management softwareDeveloping AFI’s actual project structure into an administrative structure of an independent organizationIdentifying a new Enterprise Resource Programme (ERP) for AFI and organise the disconnection and data transfer from GIZ systems toward the new ERP.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Suitability to undertake the responsibilities above at the required levelAdvanced knowledge and experience with accounting and/or financial management software and MS Office applications.Broad financial management skills to direct financial planning, accounting, internal control and grant management needs.Strong commitment to team management approach, including good managerial, leadership, supervisory, interpersonal and negotiating skillsProven capacity to interact and negotiate with international partners, government officials, corporate partners and donors.Good command English and Bahasa, both verbal and written,Proven integrity and good character especially in the stewardship of resources, transparency and accountabilityAt least 3 years experiences as a senior manager in a similar size NGO or company, overseeing multi-departmental responsibilities including administrations, HR and finance.Knowledge of Malaysian financial and tax regulations, especially those pertaining to non-governmental or not-for-profit organizationsPrevious experience managing grants or contracts with external funding agencies, such as the World Bank, USAID, AUSAID, etc. is an advantage Previous experience in banking or micro-financing is an advantageHow to apply:

For more information on the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, please visit www.afi-global.org
To submit your interest to this position, please send your CV and Cover Letter to talent@afi-global.org

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Malaysia: Grants and Contracts Administrator - Alliance for Financial Inclusion - Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)

The Grants and Contracts Administrator is a member if AFI’s Operations team and will report to the Chief Accountant. S/he is responsible for the independent administration of all new and active grants made by AFI and provides support to finance and accounting staff on the processing and ongoing administration of contracts and event sponsorships. This role is responsible for documenting and ensuring adherence to all grant and contract policies, processes and systems to ensure compliance, efficiency and effectiveness of the grants and contract cycle. The position ensures a high level of due diligence on grants and grantees and is responsible for ensuring that AFI’s grant and contract making processes and compliance procedures are transparent and understandable to internal staff, grantees, applicants and other stakeholders. Additionally, this role oversees collection, sharing and analysis of grant and contract related data with AFI teams to support strategic decision making. As AFI transitions to an independent international organization this role will be responsible for formulating new grant and contract policies and procedures independent of the current systems overseen by GIZ.


RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:


Policy and Process Compliance and Creation

Maintain and/or develop grant and contract administration procedures and policies.Document and file appropriately all grant and contract making processes and policies and update existing processes and policies as necessary.Review and sign off on individual grant investment documentation, in order to ensure adherence to legal requirements, donor stipulations, and organization policies.Prepare all grant agreements, formal grant-related letters, memoranda of understanding and any subsequent amendments (working closely with grant managers and finance staff as needed).Monitor compliance with grantee reporting requirements and evaluate grantee narrative and financial reports to ensure administrative and legal compliance.Develop and maintain internal and external grant related documentation, including explanatory materials to ensure that processes are transparent and understandable.Develop and manage the use of standardized grantmaking templates.Monitor and report on grantee compliance with administrative and other requirements. Identify early warning indicators of potential problems on compliance or operational performance.

Data Management and Analysis

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of official hard and soft copy grant files.Maintain, update, and monitor the grant pipeline tool to ensure data regarding new grantmaking and financial projections are accurate.Oversee the management and maintenance of all grant data in the CRM system.Provide status reports on all active grant investments to staff on a monthly basis and produce additional grant related reports for staff and leadership as requested.Track and report on performance against annual grantmaking budget.Ensure grant data in various systems is reconciled regularly.Conducts internal audits as it relates to grant and contract compliance with internal and external polices, writes reports, and ensures that corrective measures are acted upon.

Ongoing Improvements and Transition to Independence

Assess grant and contract making procedures on a regular basis and analyze the impact these procedures have on strategic objectives and long-term organizational goals.Work across the organization to continuously improve AFI’s grant and contract making service by gaining feedback from stakeholders and looking for ways to increase efficiencies and impact.Work closely with the finance team to develop appropriate grant and contract making policies, process, tools and templates that replace those currently overseen by GIZ (specifically related to contract development, payment management, and grant closures).Represent the grant team during the development and implementation of a new ERP system including data mapping and data migration from current systemsSpecial projects as assigned

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

5+ years of experience administering grants, sub-grants and/or contractsStrong attention to detail and organizational skillsPast experience developing and implementing organization wide policies and processes and creating supporting tools and templatesProven ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects and prioritize tasks to best support team and organizational needsStrong oral and written communication skills targeted at international audiencesGood command of the English language – French, Spanish or Russian would be an asset but not requiredExperience with CRM or financial management systems – Financial Edge and Raisers Edge experience a plusLegal or paralegal background is a plus, but not requiredBachelor’s degree required, Master’s a plus – potential areas of study include business administration, legal (paralegal), finance, accounting, nonprofit administration etc.How to apply:

For more information on the Alliance for Financial Inclusion, please visit www.afi-global.org
To submit your interest to this position, please send your CV and Cover Letter to talent@afi-global.org


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Jawatan Kosong Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam


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Permohonan adalah dipelawa daripada warganegara Malaysia berumur tidak kurang dari 18 tahun pada tarikh tutup iklan bagi mengisi kekosongan jawatan-jawatan seperti berikut di Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA). Keutamaan akan diberi kepada rakyat DYMM Sultan Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Penolong Pegawai Keselamatan Pembantu Penguatkuasa Pembantu Tadbir (Kewangan) Pengawal Keselamatan Pemandu Kenderaan Pembantu Awam Closing date 29 September 2014


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JAWATAN KOSONG SURUHANJAYA PERKHIDMATAN AWAM (SPA) - 133 KEKOSONGAN


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Permohonan adalah dipelawa daripada warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan untuk mengisi kekosongan jawatan kosong terkini di Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (SPA) sebagai:

Permohonan adalah dipelawa daripada warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan untuk mengisi kekosongan jawatan kosong terkini di Suruhanjaya Perkhidmatan Awam (SPA) sebagai:


Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM) 1. Pegawai Teknologi Makanan C41 - 53 kekosongan


Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam (JPA)
2. Pegawai Khidmat Pelanggan N17 - 80 kekosongan


Tarikh tutup permohonan pada 26 September 2014
Lokasi : Seluruh Malaysia
Sektor : Kerajaan


Sila ikuti link pautan yang diberikan dibawah untuk maklumat dan permohonan selanjutnya.

jawatan kosong kerajaan di spa

Syarat dan kelayakan jawatan 1 disini
Syarat dan kelayakan jawatan 2 disini


Permohonan secara online disini


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Contoh Soalan Temuduga Kerjaya Kastam 2014


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Keputusan peperiksaan online Penolong Penguasa Kastam sudah diumumkan. Calon-calon yang berjaya melepasi tapisan peperiksaan online tersebut akan dipanggil ke temuduga. Begitu juga dengan calon-calon peperiksaan online Penguasa Kastam. Keputusan sudah dikeluarkan dan setiap calon yang lulus sudah mula membuat persediaan untuk menghadapi temuduga.

Disebabkan jarak peperiksaan dan jawatan tidak jauh beza, kami bercadang untuk memberi panduan umum temuduga yang berkaitan dengan kerjaya kastam. Setiap calon yang berjaya dalam tapisan temuduga akan ditempatkan di Akademi Kastam Diraja Malaysia (AKMAL) untuk menjalani latihan dalam bidang kastam seperti berkawad, kelas dan riadah selama 3 bulan.

Berikut adalah contoh-contoh soalan temuduga yang ditulis berdasarkan perkongsian daripada calon-calon kerjaya kastam :

1. Ceritakan tentang diri dan latar belakang anda. Mulakan dengan penceritaan tentang diri, keluarga, pendidikan dari peringkat sekolah hingga ke peringkat yang tertinggi sama ada diploma atau ijazah. Sertakan sekali pencapaian anda dalam bidang akademik, sukan dan unit beruniform.

2. Nyatakan kerjaya anda yang terkini. Kongsikan kerjaya sekarang sama ada sudah bekerja atau masih belajar. Beritahu mengapa anda membuat keputusan untuk memilih kursus atau kerjaya tersebut.

3. Nyatakan nama pengarah kastam yang terkini. Ambil peluang untuk anda ulangkaji siapakah nama pengarah kastam tersebut dan struktur organisasinya sekali.

4. Sebutkan tugas dan tanggungjawab kastam. Pastikan anda boleh membezakan tugas di antara penguasa kastam dan penolong penguasa kastam.

5. Baca isu semasa di Malaysia. Rujuk pada mana-mana akhbar harian yang memaparkan isu semasa di dalam dan di luar Malaysia. Lebih baik lagi jika anda dapat kaitkan dengan kastam.
http://www.ashadee.net/go/50249/mrnet?b=2227 6. Rujuk dasar-dasar kerajaan Malaysia. Cari maklumat berkaitan rancangan dan dasar kerajaan yang sedang dan sudah dilaksanakan.

7. Mengapa anda nak kerja kastam. Sebutkan minat dan alasan anda untuk menyokong permohonan anda untuk kerja dalam bidang ini.

8. Mengapa SPA perlukan anda untuk berkhidmat dalam kerajaan. Sebutkan kebolehan diri anda yang berkaitan dengan skop dan tanggungjawab kastam.

9. Jelaskan fungsi jabatan kastam di Malaysia. Setiap jabatan kerajaan di Malaysia ada fungsinya yang khusus.

10. Jenis-jenis cukai kastam. Anda perlu tahu dan huraikan secara ringkas. Jika dapat huraikan secara teliti adalah satu kelebihan.

11. Ambil tahu kadar cukai restoran makanan segera seperti Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC). Berapa kadar cukai dan bagaimana kiraannya.

12. Apa kaitan kursus akademik anda pelajari dengan kastam. Kaitkan dengan bijaksana bagaimana ilmu yang anda miliki dapat digunakan untuk berkhidmat dengan kastam.

13. Beri contoh cukai yang anda tahu. Berikan 3 hingga 5 contoh cukai dan huraiannya sekali. Terangkan secara ringkas


Untuk persediaan lebih lengkap dan terperinci, dicadangkan untuk anda memiliki rujukan yang telah membantu calon lulus temuduga sejak tahun 2009 yang lepas. Terus dapatkan di sini;
Temuduga Kastam
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Jawatan Kosong di Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM)


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Pemohonan adalah dipelawa daripada Warganegara Malaysia yang berkelayakan bagi mengisi kekosongan jawatan berikut di Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia:-

1. Akauntan W41
2. Jurutera Elektrik J41


Tarikh tutup permohonan pada 01 Oktober 2014
Muat turun iklan jawatan dan syarat permohonan disini


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Jawatan Kosong Di Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia (SKM)


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Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia (Suruhanjaya) merupakan sebuah Badan Berkanun Persekutuan yang mula beroperasi sepenuhnya pada 1 Januari 2008, mempelawa semua warganegara Malaysia yang berumur tidak kurang dari 18 tahun pada tarikh tutup iklan bagi mengisi kekosongan jawatan di Suruhanjaya seperti berikut:

Job Vacancies At Suruhanjaya Koperasi Malaysia (SKM)


1. Pegawai Ehwal Ekonomi
2. Pembantu Ehwal Ekonomi


Closing date 10 October 2014


How to apply


All applications must be submitted using the application form SKM
download here


Pengarah 
Bahagian Sumber Manusia Tingkat 15,
Sunway Putra Tower 100 Jalan Putra,
50350, Kuala Lumpur 
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Jawatan Kosong Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)


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Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) memerlukan individu yang dinamik, inovatif dan bercita-cita tinggi untuk bersama-sama menerokai teknologi baru dalam usaha merealisasikan Wawasan Universiti dan Wawasan 2020. Selaras dengan hasrat ini, calon-calon yang berkelayakan adalah dipelawa untuk mengisi kekosongan jawatan di UTM.

1. Pembantu Pegawai Latihan Vokasional
2. Arkitek
3. Pengawal Keselamatan
4. Pembantu Operasi
5. Pembantu Tadbir (P/O)
6. Pegawai Khidmat Pelanggan - Johor
7. Pegawai Khidmat Pelanggan - Kuala Lumpur
8. Setiausaha Pejabat
9. Jururawat Masyarakat
10. Juruteknologi Pergigian
11. Pembantu Tadbir (Kewangan) - Johor
12. Pembantu Tadbir (Kewangan) - Kuala Lumpur
13. Pegawai Perubatan


Tarikh tutup permohonan pada 30 September 2014


Iklan jawatan dan permohonan secara online disini


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Credit Control Collector- ( Fixed Term Contract)

Position Description


Credit Control Collector ( Fixed Term Contract)

Position Overview:

This position is part of the Global Financial Operations team, based Asia. The Credit Control Collector is responsible for collecting amounts, maintaining a professional relationship with hotel suppliers and cooperates with Expedia Market Managers in different locations. We are looking for a highly motivated, goal-oriented individual with professional phone skills and extremely positive attitude. As a Credit Control Collector you will maintain your own account portfolio, contacting hotels via phone, email, requesting payment and reconciliation of compensation owed, while educating them on the benefits of partnering with us. This position requires an organized team player with communication skills. The role requires either one year experience in collections, customer service, or the travel industry, and bilingual fluency.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Make pro-active and collection calls, send reminder emails to hotels regarding unpaid invoices
* Analyse, understand and avoid reasons why hotels do not pay
* Communicate with hotels in various countries as required and bring new and innovative ideas how to collect unpaid invoices while maintaining a great business relationship
* Effectively cooperate with Market Managers in order to establish a strong Expedia Inc. Team
* Follow up with hotels on a recurring basis, building relationships
* Utilize various applications and tools such as SalesForce, and the Microsoft Suite of products
* Ability to work well with other departments including Cash Application, Supplier Relations, Invoicing, and Lodging Market Management
* Meet departmental expectations/deadlines including call/email volumes, response SLAs, and collections targets

Preferred qualifications:

* Must be fluent in English Language
* 1-3 years of experience

* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Working knowledge of basic programs including Excel, Word, and Outlook
* Detail-oriented, organized, efficient and ability to multi-task
* Excellent problem-solving, analytical and mathematical skills
* Positive attitude, goal-oriented, and ability to work with minimal supervision
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Dependable, flexible, and ability to work in a fast paced, changing environment
* Strong internet research skills
* Ability to handle potentially volatile situations

Location :Persiaran Lagoon Timur Bandar Sunway
About Expedia, Inc.
Expedia, Inc. is the world's leading online travel company, empowering business and leisure travelers with the tools and information they need to easily research, plan, book and experience travel. Expedia, Inc. also provides in-destination concierge service and activity desks for travelers. The Expedia, Inc. portfolio of brands includes: Expedia.com®, hotels.com®, Hotwire®, Egencia™, TripAdvisor®, Expedia Local Expert™, Classic Vacations® and eLong™. Expedia, Inc.'s companies operate more than 50 global points of sale with sites in North America, South America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Expedia, Inc. is a component of the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit company website (NASDAQ: EXPE).

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Lodging Operations Network Trainer

Position Description

Lodging Operations Network Trainer
Position Overview:
The Lodging Operations Team provides internal and external partner support in several mission critical areas with particular focus on the customer lodging experience, efficient and accurate loading of hotel partners contracts, Tier 1 Support for hotel connectivity and linkages between our customers, Expedia, and hotel partners.
The Lodging Operations Network Trainer is responsible for training new agents on systems, processes and enhancing existing agent performance through continued training delivery in support of the Lodging Operations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Delivers effective new hire training on Expedia systems, processes, policies and procedures to ensure agent success. Delivers interpersonal skills training to ensure agents can communicate effectively with partners and customers. Works with subject matter experts in each area to deliver optimal training to each different area.
Actively works with the Lodging Operations leaders and agents to consistently meet or exceed KPIs established for the Lodging Operations team, ensuring consistent delivery against quality.
Delivers ongoing training to agents, Leads and Supervisors on skills, knowledge and behaviours to ensure their ongoing effectiveness.
Delivers training to Lodging Operations Agents in the key business areas of relocations, invoicing and payments, and technical support.
Evaluates current training materials and process workflows in close collaboration with process analysts to ensure a strong baseline of workflows. Is responsive to industry and business changes through recurrent training initiatives.
Partners with Quality Coordinators and Supervisors to assess training needs by participating in the QC process and leader/agent feedback.
Focuses on root cause analysis and continuous improvement.
Works with the GLO team to tracks and report on the impact of training. Identifies additional training needs (from QC process, agent/leader/partner feedback). Develops refresher training when required
Customizes training programs and delivery options (i.e., classroom, small groups, side-by-side) to meet agent needs and learning styles.
Effectively participates in new initiatives. Creates a training plan that supports deliverables and timelines.
Coordinates with subcontracted vendors to ensure consistent training across all internal and contracted teams.
Works with business segments to review processes on a regular basis to ensure understanding of applications, process flows and standard operating procedures. Ensures this is reflected in the training on an ongoing basis
Responsible for scheduling and securing training rooms and coordinating with leadership on participant participation.
Develops and communicates training calendars on a regular basis that support the business needs.
Presents training plans and accomplishments, trends and data in staff and leadership meetings weekly monthly, quarterly or as requested.

Partners with other training departments to develop and/or train new or existing employees on Lodging Ops processes and procedures.
Available to travel domestically and internationally, potentially for up to 3 weeks at a time, as required.
Work Experience and Education Guidelines:
3 - 5 years of related experience
High school diploma required
Bachelor's degree preferred
Travel industry knowledge and experience strongly preferred
Training experience required
Core Competencies:
Highly organized and detail oriented with a very strong focus on process
Strong written, verbal and group presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong partnering, teamwork, and networking skills
Actively seeks feedback and is independently driven to gain knowledge, learn new applications, technologies, and skills to drive results
Experience in a dynamic, high volume environment
Flexibility - demonstrated ability to multi-task and juggle competing priorities
Strong classroom presence and control

Expedia, Inc. is the world's leading online travel company, empowering business and leisure travelers with the tools and information they need to easily research, plan, book and experience travel. Expedia, Inc. also provides in-destination concierge service and activity desks for travelers. The Expedia, Inc. portfolio of brands includes: Expedia.com®, hotels.com®, Hotwire®, Egencia™, TripAdvisor®, Expedia Local Expert™, Classic Vacations® and eLong™. Expedia, Inc.'s companies operate more than 50 global points of sale with sites in North America, South America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Expedia, Inc. is a component of the S&P 500 index. For more information, visit company website (NASDAQ: EXPE).


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Jawatan Kosong di Kerajaan Negeri Sarawak


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Rakyat Negeri Sarawak yag berkelayakan dipelawa untuk mengisi jawatan kosong seperti berikut :

Job Vacancies Kementerian Kerajaan Tempatan dan Pembangunan Komuniti Sarawak


1. Penolong Pegawai Penilaian, Gred W27 (Tetap dan Berpencen)


Closing date 30 October 2014


To Apply CLICK HERE


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Jawatan Kosong Lembaga Pembangunan Seni Visual Negara (LPSVN)


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Lembaga Pembangunan Seni Visual Negara (LPSVN), Sebuah Badan Berkanun di bawah Kementerian Pelancongan Dan Kebudayaan Malaysia sedang membuat pengisian bagi jawatan :

1. Juruaudit Gred W41 (Tetap) – 1 vacancies
2. Penolong Kurator Gred S27 (Kontrak) – 1 vacancies
3. Pembantu Operasi Gred N11 (Tetap) – 2 vacancies


applications must be submitted using the application form which can be downloaded from LPSVN website


APPLICATION FORM


applications should be sent to


Ketua Pengarah
Lembaga Pembangunan Seni Visual Negara
No.2, Jalan Temerloh
Off Jalan Tun Razak
53200 Kuala Lumpur
(u.p: Timbalan Ketua Pengarah (Pengurusan) )


Closing date 30 September 2014


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Jawatan Kosong Kolej Komuniti 2014


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Job Vacancies At Kolej Komuniti Gerik

1. Pekerja Sambilan Harian

SYARAT LANTIKAN

Warganegara Malaysia
Mempunyai Diploma Fesyen dan Pakaian
Mempunyai kemahiran sampingan seperti keusahawanan adalah satu kelebihan

CARA MEMOHON

Sesiapa yang berminat, sila hantar resume dan salinan sijil akademik yang berkaitan ke emel monarohayu08@yahoo.com atau hantar terus ke Kolej Komuniti Gerik, KPM, Bukit Nasah, 33300, Gerik, Perak selewat-lewatnya pada 24 September 2014.

CATATAN

Calon-calon yang disenarai pendek akan dipanggil untuk temuduga pada 30 September 2014
Calon yang tidak menerima jawapan dalam tempoh 3 bulan dari tarikh iklan ditutup hendaklah menganggap permohonan mereka TIDAK BERJAYA.

MASALAH/PERTANYAAN

Sila hubungi Puan Mona Rohayu Binti Abdul Karim, Ketua Program Fesyen, di talian 05 791 6199/0299.

Sumber


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220,000 Peluang Pekerjaan Menjelang Akhir Tahun - JTK


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Quality Specialist, GSO Content

Position Description

Position Overview: Quality Specialist, GSO Content

Position Overview:

The Quality Specialist GSO Content Support position requires a focused and detail-oriented individual to provide quality monitoring, quality data trending and analysis, reporting, and various additional support services to GSO Content Editors and leadership. Individuals will be required to develop expert level knowledge of all relevant GSO Content functions, as well as in-depth knowledge of GSO Content's core systems, policies, and processes. Individuals will also be required to develop expert level knowledge of the quality assurance lifecycle and process. Quality Specialists are integral in supporting an environment of continuous improvement to ensure our business objectives and metrics are met.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Become a primary quality expert in the main quality functional areas for Content (currently Media, Geography, Star Ratings, HDM, and DM Casework).
•Provide our internal Content teams with support in quality-related performance by auditing Content Editors' performance against defined standards and objectives, identifying opportunities for process improvement, analyzing performance trends, making coaching recommendations, and participating in calibrations.
•Contribute to and support an environment of root cause analysis and continuous improvement by identifying and documenting training opportunities and skill/knowledge gaps, and performance and/or processes which may negatively impact Expedia and Expedia's suppliers and customers.
•Provide support and recommendations for continuous improvement by analyzing trends discovered during quality analysis.
•Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support for business stakeholders, training, design, and leadership.
•Actively participate in Content operational meetings as assigned, explaining quality monitoring findings, performance trends, identifying process gaps and inconsistencies, and providing coaching recommendations.
•Participate in and lead calibration events as assigned with Content teams and the quality team.
•Participate in analysis and feedback sessions with Solutions and Project Managers, Process, Training, and Design teams in support of Expedia global initiatives (UAT testing/Process validation, etc.)
•Some travel may be required.
Qualifications, Work Experience and Education Guidelines:

•2 - 4 years related experience in an e-commerce, travel and/or writing/editing environment
•Experience in the travel industry highly desirable
•Prior experience with the quality assurance process or in a quality assurance role is highly desirable
•Proficiency with the MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook
•Salesforce experience is highly desirable
•Ability to work independently and in a team environment
•Excellent written and oral communication skills in Thai & English
•Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of business leaders
•Strong analytical ability for addressing complex problems
•Ability to multi-task and keep up with a fast-paced environment
•Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic, changing environment
•BA or equivalent analytical experience strongly preferred; High School or equivalent degree required

Core Competencies:

•Customer focus: Understands GSO Content's value proposition and relationship to all customers - internal and external; anticipates needs; identifies opportunities that result in decreased costs and inefficiencies; instills value, honesty, integrity, and trust
•Relationship Building: Promotes collaboration and teamwork; fosters development of a common vision; provides clear direction and priorities; clarifies roles and responsibilities with team members; values the contributions of all team members; involves others in shaping plans and decisions that affect them; acknowledges and celebrates team accomplishments
•Problem solving: Promotes an environment of continuous improvement; listens attentively to team/partners, and contributes to the implementation of improvement ideas; drives root cause analysis and corrective action to achieve goals
•Personal Effectiveness: Produces outstanding results both professionally and personally by being proactive and committed. Continually focuses on achieving positive results contributing to Expedia's business success
About Expedia Inc.

Our mission is to revolutionize travel through the power of technology.

Collectively, the Expedia, Inc. brands cover virtually every aspect of researching, planning, and booking travel, from choosing the best airplane seat, to reading personal travel reviews of hotels, to planning what to do in a destination once you arrive. The Expedia, Inc. portfolio serves both leisure and business travelers with tastes and budgets ranging from modest to luxury. Expedia delivers consumer travel demand from nearly every continent to nearly 149,000 hotels and hundreds of airlines, tour operators, car rental companies and destination services supply partners. Please visit company website to learn more about our travel brands.

This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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Marketing & Communications Officer

Job Title:*Marketing and Communications Officer*NairoBits Trust is a youth based organization that uses ICT multimedia creatively to improve the lives of less privileged youth from the non-formal settlements. This target population accounts for 60% of the total estimated population of 7 million in Kenya who are underprivileged in terms of the basic human needs including access to education, with 50% to 70% of them living below the poverty line. Category ICT Training Region Nairobi-Kenya Contract Volunteer-Full-Time/Part-time(or what is applicable)for foreigners Duration Not less than 6 months Salary No pay Job Description NairoBits Trust is a youth based organization that uses ICT multimedia creatively to improve the lives of less privileged children and youth from the non-formal settlement. This target population accounts for 60% of the total estimated population of 7 million in Kenya who are underprivileged in terms of the basic human needs including access to education, with 50% to 70% of them living below the poverty line.The Trust envisages a situation where 70% of the urban informal settlement youths can access Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills that would improve their chances of getting employment as well as increase their ability to enter the business market. NairoBits equips the youth with knowledge in Web Design, IT skills, life skills, Creative Multimedia, and Entrepreneurship to improve their opportunities in employment and/or entrepreneurship. The Trust develops the youth’s character by inculcating critical elements of personal confidence, self-esteem, and general life skills. NairoBits’ trained youth have been able to secure employment in both formal and informal sectors and the success rate of employment is at 70%. The NairoBits program has had positive impact on the target group and this has generated confidence among the stakeholders in the ICT sector. The program has particularly attracted attention from many partners who wish to scale up the program to reach more vulnerable youths and/or replicate the program to other areas in the region.• Develop and implement a strategic marketing plan that will advance NairoBits’s brand, broaden awareness of its programs and grow funding support.
• Manage the development and distribution of all print and electronic collateral, including newsletters, the annual report and event invitations.
• Develop and guide NairoBits’s online strategy, including its website and social media. Work closely with staff and graphic designer to write and design content.
• Collaborate with trainers and NairoBit’s partners to develop compelling stories that convey how donors’ contributions are being used on the ground.
• Ensure consistent and effective communication of NairoBits’s brand and positioning across all channels.
• Develop and manage a media strategy nationally to build awareness and establish NairoBits as a thought leader.
• Develop resources to help NairoBits’s partners assess and improve their own marketing programs.
• Build relationships with NairoBits’s donors to inform them about marketing programs and encourage their support.
• Develop metrics to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and adaptively manage their design.
Qualifications:
• 5 - 10 years of marketing/communications experience, preferably including experience in a marketing leadership role within a nonprofit organization.
• Demonstrated passion for ICT.
• A strong track record as an implementer who thrives on managing a variety of initiatives concurrently.
• Demonstrated experience in social media as well as print and electronic communications.
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to transform information into compelling messages.
• Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, Flash, and Photoshop and other design tools with be a plus.
• Highly collaborative style and strong interpersonal skills.
• Strategic and creative, but very pragmatic.
• Self-starter, able to work independently, and entrepreneurial.
• An analytical orientation and commitment to testing and measuring effectiveness of programs.
Education -Minimum Undergraduate University Degree in Business(marketing or Administration),Communication,International Relations or any other related disciplineLanguage:Able to effectively communicate in EnglishSwahili speaking is an added advantageSend a Cover letter and a CV to the:

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Linkages Officer (Volunteer basis-FT)

Position: Linkages Officer (Volunteer basis-FT)The Linkages Officer will help identify and establish collaborative relations that enable NairoBits Trust to effectively achieve its goal in facilitating “On-the-Job training” through job placements/internships within the private sector, Non governmental organizations, governments and the informal sector where use of ICT skills is a mandatory.He/she will identify, establish and manage such relations focusing primarily on the skill sets and industry sectors match while maintaining high level and close communications.Location: Nairobi City (With frequent travel locally)•Clearly understand NairoBits´s partnership needs and opportunities based on our strategic plan•Together with the programs team, lead the development and implementation of an annual partnership strategy including:•Assisting NairoBits’s team with ongoing partnership initiatives•Developing a general potential partners landscape and/pipeline•Generating leads and opening conversations with the key contacts/decision makers•Representing NairoBits in partner’s meetings and events•Creating value addition proposals and presentations to enable partnership opportunities and MOUs.•Following-up on conversations and processes in a professional manner.•Identifying best practices and incorporating new ideas for partnership building•Contributing to the NairoBits public relations efforts and solving any issues arising from partnerships.• A minimum of an undergraduate degree is required in Business Administration or Marketing, PR and Communication, International Relations or a related field is preferred.• Strong presentation, writing and negotiation skills, including the ability to elaborate partnership projects proposals.• Must possess an ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, and work well with others in a fast-paced environment. Should be able to organize and prioritize own work with limited supervision.• Sense of initiative, discretion, mature judgment, and entrepreneurial spirit is required. Capacity to effectively interact with a multiplicity of stakeholders including senior leaders.• Innovation and strategic thinking are highly valued. Strategy consulting background or experience in an innovative environment is a plus.• Full command of English and Swahili.Applications with a Cover letter and a CV to:Alex Mutungi
The Executive Director

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Extractives Advisor/Expert

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Post: Extractives Advisor / expert
Duty station: Nairobi, KenyaOrganizational Background
Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion. Cordaid has been active in South Sudan for more than 20 years, with a strong focus on civil society capacity-building and currently has programmes in the areas of health, disaster response, entrepreneurship, investments, food security, women’s leadership, security & justice, and extractives.Extractives programme
The objective of Cordaid’s Extractives programme is to ensure that the exploitation of extractives (oil, gas and minerals) contributes positively to local community development, to increase the number of companies operating as responsible corporate citizens and to increase good national and transnational governance of the benefits of extractives. To this end, Cordaid supports local communities and civil society to become informed, legitimate and capacitated partners in negotiations with international oil, gas and mining companies and governments. Our work is centered around four main product areas: contextualization, stakeholder engagement, community development agreements, and monitoring and evaluation. We provide grant management, project management, advocacy, training and education, as well as technical advice and consultancy. Cordaid’s Extractives team works in South Sudan, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Guatemala and Colombia.Responsibilities and tasks
Strategy Development and Technical AdvicePlay a lead role in the development of strategies on stakeholder engagement and multi-stakeholder dialogue, in particular civil society, government and extractive industry partners;Organize and co-facilitate trainings on relevant extractive issues, incl. stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, revenue transparency and budget monitoring, community development, social, environmental, human rights, conflict impact assessments, community development agreements;Provide technical advice and share information on guidelines, voluntary principles and international standards and best practices on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community development in extractives;Identify, design and/or manage the development of research and advocacy materials to influence decision-makers;Support documentation of human interest stories, lessons learned, best practices and strategic opportunities related to Cordaid / partners’ programmes and projects.Programme Design, Management and SupportSupport the development of short-term projects as well as longer-term collaborative programmes with local and international partner organizations;Manage project implementation according to agreed deadlines and budget;Provide regular written/oral program progress updates and collaborate in providing reports to project partners;Track and report project activities/results, and provide quarterly updates;Carry out other project-related tasks as required and assigned.Provide technical assistance on extractives and accompany staff of local partner organizations and community representatives to enable skills-transfer;Support local civil society partners in developing proposals, planning and implementing extractives-related projects;Provide mentoring, project support and related follow-up;Improve learning, linking and coordination to strengthen extractives-related civil society networks.Networking, Representation and Business DevelopmentProvide thought leadership and represent Cordaid in extractives-related meetings as a spokesperson and advocate on community-oriented extractives management;Build and maintain strategic alliances with Kenya-based, regional and international NGO coalitions on extractives issues, such as the Publish What You Pay (PWYP) coalition;Explore potential areas for collaboration and mobilize opportunities and resources to co-create new programs with innovative solutions;Translate ideas for advice and collaborative programmes in attractive technical and financial proposals and expressions of interest for bilateral, multilateral organizations and private foundations.Academic degree or equivalent in development, governance, conflict studies, law or related fields;At least 7 years’ relevant work experience, including 3+ years’ experience working on extractives issues;In-depth knowledge of CSR standards and community development best practices in the context of oil, gas and mining developed by relevant (industry) organizations (e.g. ICMM, IPIECA, IFC);Practical experience with providing strategic and technical advice on CSR and community development issues and with facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes;Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills;Experience in working with communities, local civil society organizations, government and extractive industry actors in conflict-affected states in Africa, preferably Kenya;Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time (mostly in Kenya, sometimes also in the wider East African region);Be diplomatic, culturally sensitive, result-oriented, innovative and a strong team player;Excellent English writing and communication skills.Specifics of duty station
The Extractives Advisor / expert will be based in Nairobi at the Cordaid Kenya office, with colleagues from different thematic programmes. The Extractives Advisor will report to the Cordaid Country Director in Nairobi as well as the Programme Manager Extractives, and work closely with other extractives colleagues based in South Sudan, DRC as well as at Cordaid HQ in The Netherlands.Open to international and local candidates, the position is preferably filled by a Kenyan national. Please note this is a senior-level position, we kindly invite only those candidates who meet the above-mentioned qualifications to apply.Contract information
Initial contract for 12 months, renewable, with a 3-month probation period. Starting date as soon as possible. We offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and benefit package.Further information & how to apply
Applications based on meeting all the above requirements, along with a cover letter, certified copies of academic/professional certificates, an up-to-date CV, names and contacts of three referees should be sent not later than 13 October 2014, 8.00 a.m. to;
The Country Director
CORDAD
P O Box 40278, 00100
Nairobi
Or by email to cordaidke@cordaid.net
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 28 October 2014.
Tests are schedule on 30 October 2014, interviews on 3 November 2014.
CORDAID is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful applicants.

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Economist for the assessment of the economic impacts of land degradation

The International Center for Tropical Agriculture needs your expertise to extend its research agenda on assessing the economic impacts of land degradation. An important research institute with supra-regional operations, CIAT is a member of the CGIAR Consortium, a renowned research network of partners dedicated to agricultural research for development. Currently an international team of more than 40 researchers has been carrying out work on tropical soils and land degradation coordinated by the CIAT soil team based at the regional office in Nairobi. Amid growing awareness of the economic consequences of global land degradation processes, CIAT intends to intensify its research on assessing the economic impacts of land degradation and related counter-measures. The use of innovative incentive systems such as payments for ecosystem services will form part of this. In the process of intensifying its research, CIAT envisages close cooperation with national and international partners, especially with the Economics of Land Degradation initiative (ELD, http://www.eld-initiative.org/), founded in 2011, and the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS, http://www.iass-potsdam.de/).• Developing macro-economic models on the costs and benefits of measures for reducing land degradation• Supporting the evaluation of pilot projects• Feeding research results into international scientific dialogue• Intensifying and maintaining a supra-regional network of experts, especially with the partners from the ELD initiative (such as UNCCD and IFPRI), the IASS and national partners• Supporting the ongoing development and implementation of the research agenda on the economic impacts of land degradation• Doctorate / PhD in economics or other relevant subject specialising in the use of macroeconomic assessments in environmental and resource conservation• Several years of professional experience in developing and applying macroeconomic models in the area of natural resources, ideally in land degradation• Knowledge of innovative financing approaches, e.g. payments for ecosystem services• Experience in communicating research results• Readiness to engage in inter-institutional scientific cooperation• Citizenship of an EU member state• Varied tasks with a high level of individual responsibility in an international environment• Collaboration with other development cooperation organisations• Thorough preparation for the assignment abroad• Local employment contract as an integrated expert for an initial period of two years with the possibility of an extension• Attractive monthly allowances and social security benefits in addition to the local salaryPlease submit your application using our online portal at http://www.cimonline.de/, where you will also find further details about the job offer and the benefits we provide. If you have any questions, you can contact:
Matthias Brandes-Geiger
Tel.: +49 (0)6196-79 3572
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Database Manager

The IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group (AfESG) maintains the African Elephant Database (AED). The Data Review Working Group (DRWG) of the AfESG oversees the AED, and all issues relating to the management of data on elephant distribution and numbers collected by, stored by, managed by, or disseminated by the AfESG. The AED consists of a PostGIS relational database, with a web-based data acquisition and visualization front end (http://elephantdatabase.org/). Ruby on Rails and Google Fusion Tables are used in the web components. A Database Officer is in place in the AfESG, responsible for data input and primary outputs (tables and maps).The Database Manager is responsible for running the AED. This includes managing the database systems, overseeing updates to the system and web interface, supporting the DRWG and the AED user community, and overseeing the production of outputs derived from the AED.QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERTISE
At least 5+ years of proven experience in a similar position withFormal training in biology, ecology and statistics (postgraduate degree preferred)Familiarity with wildlife survey datasetsDemonstrated ability in and extensive experience with the use of GIS software, and ArcGIS and QGIS in particularDemonstrated ability in PostGreSQL database management and administrationGeneral familiarity with programming languages and web development frameworks. Current knowledge of (or capability to self-learn) how to maintain an application written in Ruby on RailsAbility to conduct statistical and spatial analyses, and competence in the use of statistical packages such as Statistica and SPSSAptitude in the use of software applications at advanced user level, including office software, graphic manipulation and layout software, bibliographical database software, and website design softwareDedicated team worker, positive attitudeAbility to support and network with people from different backgroundsFluency in written and spoken English and at least a basic level of French, written and spokenApplicants will be asked to create an account and submit their profile information. Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. The vacancy closes at midnight, Swiss time (GMT+1 / GMT+2 during Daylight Saving Time, DST).
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CLIMSOFT Project Coordinator

Expected Start Date: As soon as possible  Duration: 12 months (with potential for extension)Under the overall supervision of the VCP (Voluntary Cooperation Programme) Manager, International Relations, UK Met Office and under the direct supervision of the WMO (World Meteorological Organization) Representative for Eastern and Southern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, the contractor will work as a member of a CLIMSOFT Climate Data Management System (CDMS) multidisciplinary team and coordinate the development, capacity building and reporting of all related CLIMSOFT activities.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASK(S) AND OBJECTIVES TO BE ACHIEVEDBackground: CLIMSOFT was designed by programmers from Zimbabwe, Kenya and Guinea in early 2000 with support from the Met Office in the UK and a number of other organizations inAfrica. CLIMSOFT was designed for the purpose of effectively collecting, archiving and utilizing climate data and is a free to access and use CDMS. CLIMSOFT now requires further coordination and development, in line with technological advancements.Tasks: The Project Coordinator will assist in the strategic development, management and promotion of the Climate Data Management System, CLIMSOFT. In particular, he/she will: Coordinate the smooth development, programming and delivery of a user-friendly CLIMSOFT software (compatible with commonly used commercial CDMS in developing countries) and taking into account the WMO CDMS Specification Document, including managing and coordinating the CLIMSOFT work plan and activities;Act as a focal point for CLIMSOFT enquiries and support – forwarding enquiries to developers and other stakeholders as appropriate and develop, and implement , a CLIMSOFT helpdesk;Coordinate CLIMSOFT implementation and training activities (online and face to face);Continuously liaise with users and identify user’s issues on CLIMSOFT and bring them to the attention of developers; Integrate the development and implementation of a user feedback mechanism;Assist in the evaluation of climate data management capacities in individual National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs) – including any issues which may prevent effective implementation and performance of a CDMS - with the view of developing appropriate capacity building programmes ;Assist in designing and recommending suitable climate data management staffing structures for smooth running of CLIMSOFT and data processing activities;Prepare and submit reports on the progress of the development of CLIMSOFT on a quarterly basis to the Steering Committee and the supervisors;Facilitate the preparation of documents and training material on CLIMSOFT including revisions, translations and upgrades based upon emerging insights and practical implementation experience, including through partnerships with appropriate organizations;Assist in the coordination, including: organizing, facilitating and documenting group meetings e.g. Steering Committee and developer workshops;Monitor and coordinate the update of the CLIMSOFT moodle website, and case studies for inclusion on the website;Develop the annual work plan and budget, for review by the Technical Advisory Group and Steering Committee;Undertake any other related duties as may be assigned from time to time, including resource mobilization.Although the focus is on the development and implementation of the CLIMSOFT CDMS, the Project Coordinator is also likely to be involved in helping to provide ‘wider’ support to climate data management activities e.g. coordinating the development of ‘holistic’ climate data management training regardless of CDMS used.Initially the CLIMSOFT Project Coordinator contractor position is for the period of 12 months, but with the possibility for extension.Remuneration: $48000USD per Annum (Contractor position)This position may involve some travel, mainly within Africa, and travel and subsistence will be covered by the project fund.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONs, SKILLS AND ABILITIESProven experience in effectively managing projects, preferably with a professional qualification e.g. PRINCE2Excellent organizational skillsProven ability to work with people at different levels and from different countries/organizationsAbility to lead and influence others to ensure desired outcomes are effectively achievedExcellent written and spoken EnglishAbility to effectively pull together and analyze information from different sources and present in a succinct manner.Degree in Meteorology, Climatology, Computer Science, Business Administration or related field;Professional experience in Databases/Climate Database Management Systems and knowledge of different computer languages.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applicationsWorking knowledge of French and Portuguese.Knowledge/use of Moodle websites and software management tools e.g. GithubUnderstanding of the work of National Met Services and WMO (World Meteorological Organization)Interested applicants are required to send a CV and Covering Letter (3 pages maximum) to

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Communication and Reporting Officer

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has been providing relief and development services in the Horn of Africa since 1997. Using a human rights framework, DRC’s Horn and Africa and Yemen (HOAY) operation focuses mainly on Somalis who are affected by displacement, but also oversees programmes for internally displaced persons in Kenya, Yemen and Ethiopia. The Somalia programme currently has more than 250 staff working in eight main field offices, which include Hargeisa, Bossaso, Galkacyo, Garowe, Mogadishu, Dollow, Baidoa and Beletweyne. DRC Somalia implements broad emergency and recovery programming including protection, livelihoods and food security, shelter/NFIs, water and sanitation and governance.The Communication and Reporting Officer is fully responsible to ensure that all information and data from the field is captured, documented, analyzed and reported in a results-based and timely manner for donors and internal purposes for DRC Somalia. The Communication and Reporting Officer is responsible to develop communication materials on DRC activities in Somalia for external audience.He/she assists the Country Director and the Programme Development unit in developing a country communications strategy, both internal and external. S/he is in charge of maintaining an in-depth insight on donors and other stakeholders’ strategies, activities and opportunities in-country, in line with DRC’s overall programme strategyWith input from the Area Managers, the Grants Manager and the ME&L Manager, help produce high quality program progress reports as per donor and DRC requirements.Provide high quality editing and formatting for all program related documents.Provide through progress reporting, a continuous analysis of the achievements, facilitate project reviews, evaluation and audits.Develop donors reporting timelines and requirements template; ensure it is updated at all times.Collecting and collating information from field teams, supporting teams and management in documenting ongoing activities in each project/thematic area.Drafting and editing reports and communications materials to be submitted to donors and the head office in Copenhagen.Ensuring that internal and external reporting deadlines are respected.Cross check data with other program staff to ensure that reporting generated accurately reflects program activities.Maintain updated project-wise fact sheets and project success stories.Support program staff in organizing and managing seminars, workshops, and donor field visits as required.Other duties as needed.Ensure effective communications, visibility and knowledge management within DRC Somalia and to external publics.Develop, implement and monitor a communication and visibility plan to facilitate better understanding among partners and government about DRC as an organization and program progressEnsure visibility as per donor and DRC requirements in all project sitesUndertake field visits to gather the information and results related to the program.Capture (through written, audio and visual methods) all key programmatic issues, events and developments of DRC work in Somalia.Develop a robust and interactive social media campaign profiling DRC’s work and its engagement with all key donors.Ensure that DRC’s branding strategy is in place and all key staff involved in generating communication items are well versed with the strategy and complying with its requirements.Develop visibility material such as DRC leaflets, success stories, photographs, video clips and share stories with DRC Somalia for special events.Prepare press briefings and releases as needed, in close consultation with the Country Director and the Program Development and Quality Manager.Develop communication standards and ensure adherence to the same in all external communicationsPlay a key role in coaching and mentoring of Country Office program staff in communications.Prepare periodic reports and summaries for the management on country media activities.Ensure that communication documents/materials are archived appropriately in an easily retrievable electronic based filing system, including the DRC web-site where appropriate.The Communication and Reporting Officer will report to the Program Development and Quality Manager. The successful candidate will work closely with the Grants Manager, the Country Director and the Deputy Country Director. S/he will provide technical supervision in communication and reporting to the Somalia country programme team and the monitoring and evaluation staff.Master’s degree in Mass communications, journalism, social sciences or related areas.Five years relevant working experience.Knowledge of relevant thematic areas (protection/human rights, shelter, wash, food security and livelihoods, durable solutions, migration, advocacy, among others).S/he should have an extensive experience in communication and diffusion strategies and techniques, reporting, documentation, publication, and audio-visual material preparation in relation to relief, recovery and development fields.S/he should possess excellent writing, editing, and speaking skills in English.S/he should be well versed in the latest electronic publishing and graphics methods.Priority will be given to candidates who demonstrate a high level of motivation and good communication, social, and interpersonal skillsS/he must be well versed in desktop publishing, MS Word, Excel, Access, the latest presentation packages including PowerPoint.Communication skills: excellent written and articulate oral communication skills, particularly in English.You have demonstrated ability or experience in finding new creative media angles and new platforms to present communications work.Experience in developing and using a variety of social media platformsSignificant relevant field experience is an added advantage, especially in Somalia or similar contexts.Ability to work independently and as a team player with demonstrated leadership and participatory manner.Resourcefulness, initiative, maturity and the ability to work with minimum direction.Work style: well planned and organized and has a capacity for initiative and decision making with competent analytical and problem solving skills.Resilience/adaptability and flexibility: ability to operate effectively under strict deadlines.Ability to work and handle insecure environments.Natural networker with substantial experience of building relationships.Familiarity with requirements of key humanitarian donors and capacity to work in a multi-donor environment, including DANIDA, EU/ECHO, OFDA, FFP, DFID, SIDA, CHF, UNHCR among others.Ability to work rapidly with staff in the field directly and remotely in writing, and where necessary, revising concepts, proposals and reports.DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework into the work of DRCDRC is commmitted to integrate age, gender and diversity concerns at all levels of project/programme analysis and planning; strategy development; implementation; monitoring and evaluation; and policy and advocacy work.Availability: 1st December, 2014
Duty station: Bossaso, Puntland - Somalia with frequent travel to the other offices
Contract: 1 year renewable contract dependent on both funding and performanceSalary and conditions in accordance with the Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Global Expatriates (available at http://www.drc.dk/ under Vacancies). This position is rated as A13 on the DRC salary scale available athttp://www.drc.dk/ or the DRC national staff salary scale, as applicable.The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief.
The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience are invited to submit updatedCV and cover letter explaining their motivation and why they are suited for the post. Only motivated applications that address the stipulated duties and meet the required qualifications will be considered.CV-only applications will not be considered.We only accept applications sent via our online-application form on http://www.drc.dk/ under Vacancies.Please forward the application and CV, in English through the online application on http://www.drc.dk/ under vacancies no later than 1 October, 2014.If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contactjob@drc.dkFor general information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult www.drc.dk.

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Technical Specialist 11 / Senior Health Financing Specialist

The International Health Division is committed to the improvement of health and healthcare delivery around the world. Serving both the public and private sectors, our efforts include health policy research and evaluation, health promotion and disease prevention, health finance, and health systems management. Our impact is felt in policies that ensure healthcare access for women, children, and individuals with special needs, in strengthening health infrastructures, and HIV/AIDS solutions.Abt Associates seeks a Senior Health Financing Specialist for an upcoming USAID-funded project, which intends to implement HIV/AIDS and other health services for mobile populations, other key affected populations, and general communities in transport and cross-border areas of Kenya, Uganda, and other Central African countries. With support from home office Abt staff, the successful applicant will lead Abt's contribution to the overall project in terms of designing and piloting innovative financing mechanisms for the health services to be provided.Advanced degree in health financing, health economics, development economics or related fieldMinimum eight (8) years of relevant professional experience managing and implementing health financing programs with a minimum of (5) years' experience in sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Africa experience preferredDemonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, for-profit private sector entities, local community organizations, donors and other stakeholdersDemonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing8+ years of experience OR the equivalent combination of education and experience.Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. We hire locally.
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Monitoring & Evaluation Manager

PositionMonitoring & Evaluation ManagerPlace of Performance Nairobi, with occasional travel within SomaliaContract Duration 01 (one) year (with the potential to renew up to 3 years) Starting Date ASAPCTG Global is a managed service company specializing in Recruitment, Management Consultancy, Human Resources support services and Monitoring & Evaluation in post disaster and post conflict countries around the world.CTG Global provides services to UN agencies, humanitarian organizations, government, non-governmental organizations and corporates that enables public and private sectors to focus on their core business and the achievement of their objectives in hostile and threatening environments as we provide a safe and secure environment for them to do so and alleviate them of their risks, crisis and personnel management problems.Our client, a research consulting firm specializing in providing high quality Population Research, Monitoring &Evaluation, and Capacity Building Training Services throughout East Africa with offices in Cairo, Egypt, Juba, South Sudan, Khartoum, Sudan, and Hargeisa, Somalia is now looking for a Monitoring & Evalution Manager.Our is now looking for candidates for the role of M&E manager for the anticipated DfID funded Promoting Inclusive Markets in Somalia (PIMS) program. During the first 6 months of the project, this Nairobi Kenya based position, will include the development of the project M&E Plan and Logframe indicators for the initial six month period, with the subsequent 2.5 years entailing the implementation of the plan.• Advanced Degree in economics/public policy/relevant subject• Minimum 7 years of professional experience in monitoring project performance and evaluating impact.• Understanding of key approaches to M&E and relevant methodologies, including the use of logical framework indicators.• Demonstrated understanding of the DCED standard on M&E will be a distinct advantage.• Experience in developing Value for Money (VfM) indicators• Knowledge of M&E for M4P programmes or Cash for Work programmes an advantage• Experience in designing, collecting data, and reporting on gender, conflict, and youth sensitive indicators.• Proven ability to collect and synthesize data• Ability to play a knowledge management role would be an advantageInterested candidates should submit their CV along with their application letter via e-mail to careers@ctgglobal.comwith reference to “BHJOB2678_551” in the subject line. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview

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Extractives Advisor, Kenya

Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion. Cordaid has been active in South Sudan for more than 20 years, with a strong focus on civil society capacity-building and currently has programmes in the areas of health, disaster response, entrepreneurship, investments, food security, women’s leadership, security & justice, and extractives.Post: Extractives Advisor / expertThe objective of Cordaid’s Extractives programme is to ensure that the exploitation of extractives (oil, gas and minerals) contributes positively to local community development, to increase the number of companies operating as responsible corporate citizens and to increase good national and transnational governance of the benefits of extractives. To this end, Cordaid supports local communities and civil society to become informed, legitimate and capacitated partners in negotiations with international oil, gas and mining companies and governments. Our work is centered around four main product areas: contextualization, stakeholder engagement, community development agreements, and monitoring and evaluation. We provide grant management, project management, advocacy, training and education, as well as technical advice and consultancy. Cordaid’s Extractives team works in South Sudan, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Guatemala and Colombia.Strategy Development and Technical AdvicePlay a lead role in the development of strategies on stakeholder engagement and multi-stakeholder dialogue, in particular civil society, government and extractive industry partners;Organize and co-facilitate trainings on relevant extractive issues, incl. stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, revenue transparency and budget monitoring, community development, social, environmental, human rights, conflict impact assessments, community development agreements;Provide technical advice and share information on guidelines, voluntary principles and international standards and best practices on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community development in extractives;Identify, design and/or manage the development of research and advocacy materials to influence decision-makers;Support documentation of human interest stories, lessons learned, best practices and strategic opportunities related to Cordaid / partners’ programmes and projects.Programme Design, Management and SupportSupport the development of short-term projects as well as longer-term collaborative programmes with local and international partner organizations;Manage project implementation according to agreed deadlines and budget;Provide regular written/oral program progress updates and collaborate in providing reports to project partners;Track and report project activities/results, and provide quarterly updates;Carry out other project-related tasks as required and assigned.Provide technical assistance on extractives and accompany staff of local partner organizations and community representatives to enable skills-transfer;Support local civil society partners in developing proposals, planning and implementing extractives-related projects;Provide mentoring, project support and related follow-up;Improve learning, linking and coordination to strengthen extractives-related civil society networks.Networking, Representation and Business DevelopmentProvide thought leadership and represent Cordaid in extractives-related meetings as a spokesperson and advocate on community-oriented extractives management;Build and maintain strategic alliances with Kenya-based, regional and international NGO coalitions on extractives issues, such as the Publish What You Pay (PWYP) coalition;Explore potential areas for collaboration and mobilize opportunities and resources to co-create new programs with innovative solutions;Translate ideas for advice and collaborative programmes in attractive technical and financial proposals and expressions of interest for bilateral, multilateral organizations and private foundations.Academic degree or equivalent in development, governance, conflict studies, law or related fields;At least 7 years’ relevant work experience, including 3+ years’ experience working on extractives issues;In-depth knowledge of CSR standards and community development best practices in the context of oil, gas and mining developed by relevant (industry) organizations (e.g. ICMM, IPIECA, IFC);Practical experience with providing strategic and technical advice on CSR and community development issues and with facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes;Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills;Experience in working with communities, local civil society organizations, government and extractive industry actors in conflict-affected states in Africa, preferably Kenya;Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time (mostly in Kenya, sometimes also in the wider East African region);Be diplomatic, culturally sensitive, result-oriented, innovative and a strong team player;Excellent English writing and communication skills.****Specifics of duty station****The Extractives Advisor/expert will be based in Nairobi at the Cordaid Kenya office, with colleagues from different thematic programmes. The Extractives Advisor will report to the Cordaid Country Director in Nairobi as well as the Programme Manager Extractives, and work closely with other extractives colleagues based in South Sudan, DRC as well as at Cordaid HQ in The Netherlands.Open to international and local candidates, the position is preferably filled by a Kenyan national. Please notethis is a senior-level position, we kindly invite only those candidates who meet the above-mentioned qualifications to apply.Initial contract for 12 months, renewable, with a 3-month probation period. Starting date as soon as possible. We offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and benefit package.****Further information & how to apply****Applications based on meeting all the above requirements, along with a cover letter, certified copies of academic/professional certificates, an up-to-date CV, names and contacts of three referees should be sent not later than 13 October 2014 toOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 28 October 2014.Tests are schedule on 30 October 2014, interviews on 3 November 2014.CORDAID is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful applicants.

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Project Director

MSH seeks a Project Director for an anticipated procurement to strengthen the capacity of the Government of Kenya (GoK) to manage a high performing, sustainable, public-health-oriented laboratory service system. The goal of the project is to improve Kenya’s capacity in stewardship, technical guidance, and oversight to implement country-owned and-led quality integrated laboratory services. As such, s/he provides strategic and technical leadership and managerial oversight for the Project. S/he is the official representative of MSH for the project and maintains all communication with appropriate CDC officials, project partners and local stakeholders, and other MSH managed projects in Kenya to ensure adequate coordination of laboratory technical assistance. The Project Director is fully responsible and accountable for the development, execution and management of the project, including (1) vision and technical strategy, (2) project and financial management, (3) documentation, communication and reporting of project activities, (4) client(s), partners and stakeholder(s) relationships, and (5) coordination and synergy with other MSH Projects and collaboration with the MSH Country Representative and Country Operations Country Management Unit (COMU). S/he ensures project activities and results are responsive to the goals and objectives of both CDC and PEPFAR and that they comply with the policies of the GoK. S/he bears primary responsibility for all administrative requirements to fulfill the performance objectives and other requirements specified in the project cooperative agreement.Provide overall direction for all technical and managerial activities under the project as mandated by CDC. Function as the primary liaison between CDC and MSH on all technical and financial matters related to the project.Provide leadership in establishing effective technical assistance, collaboration and communication with GoK departments and other stakeholders responsible for the implementation and/or support of laboratory services.Provide strategic and technical leadership in the development and implementation of capacity building strategies needed to strengthen the delivery of laboratory services in Kenya that are locally appropriate and sustainable.Adapt, implement, and oversee an annual project management cycle which formulates the annual continuing application, comprehensive work plans, budgets and reports in accordance with the Cooperative Agreement, CDC annual planning cycle, assures control of expenditures and timely disbursement of funds. Assure integration of technical activities with each other, and with the overall operational strategy of the project.Work with the MSH financial support team to implement a Financial Pipeline Tracking System for effective budget monitoring and cost control, based on sound financial and accounting principles, MSH Standard Operating Procedures and MSH and CDC financial reporting requirements.With the MSH financial support team, develop and adapt (as needed) a project financial plan in line with the CDC Cooperative Agreement budget and received obligations, technical strategy, work plan and reporting requirements.Ensure implementation of the Project Cooperative Agreement in compliance of the agreement clauses, MSH and CDC policies, regulations and Standard Operating Procedures.Maintain effective communications with the designated MSH contracts officer, finance operations staff, COMU, other MSH management support staff both in the US and in the CDC-Kenya office to ensure responsiveness in project operational and financial matters.Oversee and support the implementation of MSH project management systems and assure project compliance with MSH policies and procedures in the process of implementation, documentation, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, and results management.As a member of the Kenya Leadership Team (KLT) attend KLT meetings with other project directors in the MSH-Kenya office to support the implementation of the Integrated Country Strategy (ICS); cooperate and collaborate with the COMU Director and other relevant COMU staff in Kenya to ensure timely fulfillment of the administrative requirements and CDC-specific operational and financial regulations for this project.Assure reciprocal flow of technical exchange and knowledge transfer between the project and other MSH projects and programs engaged in laboratory systems strengthening, both in Kenya and elsewhere.Assure the integration, consistency, and high quality of the direct and subcontracted work under the project. Maintain productive programmatic communication and a strong working relationship with MSH’s sub-contractor(s) on this project, to ensure timely and quality achievement of expected deliverables.Together with MSH CPM senior managers and appropriate staff, maintain good working relationships with all partners and subcontractors to assure that the project receives the full benefit from their specific areas of expertise.Ensure project staffing, structure and reporting relationships are aligned with project needs, local context and available resources.Manage project staff as per MSH values, policies and guidelines, and implement an effective performance-management program focusing on results and individual accountability, including regular check-ins, annual appraisals, supportive supervision, rewards, training, coaching and career development support.With support of supervisor, develop technical assistance plan and budget in line with CDC requirements.Ensure appropriate and timely documentation and dissemination of key results and deliverables for maximum project impact and business strategies using a variety of communication strategies and media.Any other duties as assigned.Master’s Degree or higher, in International Public Health, Biomedical Science or equivalent related field.At least ten (10) years’ experience in management positions, implementing programs of similar size and scope in international health.At least 5 years management experience on USG or other donor-funded programs supporting strengthening of national laboratory systems in developing countries, preferably with experience in Kenya and/or Africa.Strong knowledge and technical skills in the following key areas: laboratory leadership, management and governance; development and implementation of national laboratory policies, strategic plans, standards, guidelines, standard operating procedures and capacity building materials; laboratory information systems; laboratory equipment and supply management; quality systems and accreditation; infrastructure development; networking and referral systems; and biosafety.Familiarity with USG regulations and administrative procedures in the implementation of donor-assisted projects. Working knowledge of and experience with CDC project management is preferred; demonstrated leadership skills in working and collaborating with PEPFAR, other donors, host country institutions, and international organizations.Strong strategic vision, management, and leadership qualities.Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with senior-level colleagues, government agencies, NGOs, other USG-funded cooperating agencies and donor organizations. Ability to work with diverse groups and partners to successfully bring groups together to achieve project goals.Experience advising on the development, modification, and/or implementation of regulatory and policy frameworks in developing country context to facilitate changes in policies and regulations.Strong understanding of the need for laboratory capacity building and readiness to recommend and follow through on solutions.At least five years relevant supervisory experience of professional (technical) staffExcellent organizational, analytical, oral and written communication skillsDemonstrated excellent English (both written and oral) with the ability to conduct business in English. Fluency in Swahili is preferred.Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental handicap, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Extractives Advisor/Expert

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Post: Extractives Advisor / expert
Duty station: Nairobi, KenyaOrganizational Background
Cordaid believes in a world without poverty and exclusion. We strive for a just and sustainable society where every person counts. We stand for knowledge and talent sharing between North and South, between farmers and businesses, between activists and policymakers. Where poverty, conflict and exclusion tear up societies, we connect people and communities. We also stand for professionalism, expertise and solidarity across borders, to make a difference where it is most needed. Together with more than 600 partner organizations in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America we structurally improve the living conditions of the poorest and most excluded populations - the bottom billion. Cordaid has been active in South Sudan for more than 20 years, with a strong focus on civil society capacity-building and currently has programmes in the areas of health, disaster response, entrepreneurship, investments, food security, women’s leadership, security & justice, and extractives.Extractives programme
The objective of Cordaid’s Extractives programme is to ensure that the exploitation of extractives (oil, gas and minerals) contributes positively to local community development, to increase the number of companies operating as responsible corporate citizens and to increase good national and transnational governance of the benefits of extractives. To this end, Cordaid supports local communities and civil society to become informed, legitimate and capacitated partners in negotiations with international oil, gas and mining companies and governments. Our work is centered around four main product areas: contextualization, stakeholder engagement, community development agreements, and monitoring and evaluation. We provide grant management, project management, advocacy, training and education, as well as technical advice and consultancy. Cordaid’s Extractives team works in South Sudan, Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Guatemala and Colombia.Responsibilities and tasks
Strategy Development and Technical AdvicePlay a lead role in the development of strategies on stakeholder engagement and multi-stakeholder dialogue, in particular civil society, government and extractive industry partners;Organize and co-facilitate trainings on relevant extractive issues, incl. stakeholder engagement, grievance mechanisms, revenue transparency and budget monitoring, community development, social, environmental, human rights, conflict impact assessments, community development agreements;Provide technical advice and share information on guidelines, voluntary principles and international standards and best practices on corporate social responsibility (CSR) and community development in extractives;Identify, design and/or manage the development of research and advocacy materials to influence decision-makers;Support documentation of human interest stories, lessons learned, best practices and strategic opportunities related to Cordaid / partners’ programmes and projects.Programme Design, Management and SupportSupport the development of short-term projects as well as longer-term collaborative programmes with local and international partner organizations;Manage project implementation according to agreed deadlines and budget;Provide regular written/oral program progress updates and collaborate in providing reports to project partners;Track and report project activities/results, and provide quarterly updates;Carry out other project-related tasks as required and assigned.Provide technical assistance on extractives and accompany staff of local partner organizations and community representatives to enable skills-transfer;Support local civil society partners in developing proposals, planning and implementing extractives-related projects;Provide mentoring, project support and related follow-up;Improve learning, linking and coordination to strengthen extractives-related civil society networks.Networking, Representation and Business DevelopmentProvide thought leadership and represent Cordaid in extractives-related meetings as a spokesperson and advocate on community-oriented extractives management;Build and maintain strategic alliances with Kenya-based, regional and international NGO coalitions on extractives issues, such as the Publish What You Pay (PWYP) coalition;Explore potential areas for collaboration and mobilize opportunities and resources to co-create new programs with innovative solutions;Translate ideas for advice and collaborative programmes in attractive technical and financial proposals and expressions of interest for bilateral, multilateral organizations and private foundations.Academic degree or equivalent in development, governance, conflict studies, law or related fields;At least 7 years’ relevant work experience, including 3+ years’ experience working on extractives issues;In-depth knowledge of CSR standards and community development best practices in the context of oil, gas and mining developed by relevant (industry) organizations (e.g. ICMM, IPIECA, IFC);Practical experience with providing strategic and technical advice on CSR and community development issues and with facilitation of multi-stakeholder processes;Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills;Experience in working with communities, local civil society organizations, government and extractive industry actors in conflict-affected states in Africa, preferably Kenya;Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time (mostly in Kenya, sometimes also in the wider East African region);Be diplomatic, culturally sensitive, result-oriented, innovative and a strong team player;Excellent English writing and communication skills.Specifics of duty station
The Extractives Advisor / expert will be based in Nairobi at the Cordaid Kenya office, with colleagues from different thematic programmes. The Extractives Advisor will report to the Cordaid Country Director in Nairobi as well as the Programme Manager Extractives, and work closely with other extractives colleagues based in South Sudan, DRC as well as at Cordaid HQ in The Netherlands.Open to international and local candidates, the position is preferably filled by a Kenyan national. Please note this is a senior-level position, we kindly invite only those candidates who meet the above-mentioned qualifications to apply.Contract information
Initial contract for 12 months, renewable, with a 3-month probation period. Starting date as soon as possible. We offer a Cordaid contract with a competitive salary and benefit package.Further information & how to apply
Applications based on meeting all the above requirements, along with a cover letter, certified copies of academic/professional certificates, an up-to-date CV, names and contacts of three referees should be sent not later than 13 October 2014, 8.00 a.m. to;
The Country Director
CORDAD
P O Box 40278, 00100
Nairobi
Or by email to cordaidke@cordaid.net
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted on 28 October 2014.
Tests are schedule on 30 October 2014, interviews on 3 November 2014.
CORDAID is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process. A competitive remuneration package will be offered to successful applicants.

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