Job title: Retail Industry Solutions : Business Development Manager
Job ID S_D-0452151 Job type Full-time Regular
Work country South Africa Posted 21-Dec-2011
Work city Cape Town Job area Sales
Travel 50% travel annually Job category Sales
Business unit HR S&D Job role Industry Solution Representative
Job role skillset General
Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only No
Job description
The Industry Solution Representative is responsible for developing integrated industry-based solutions that address their client's business needs (both industry and business) and deliver client value while supporting IBM business strategies.
Required
* Bachelor's Degree
* At least 5 years experience in Solutions Architecting, Enterprise Architecture,
* At least 5 years experience in Application Architecting and Enterprise Architeturec
* At least 5 years experience in Retail Industry knowledge preferred (though not a prerequisite),Pre-sales/Technical solutions sales support preferred.
* English: Fluent
Preferred
* At least 6 years experience in Solutions Architecting, Enterprise Architecture,
* At least 6 years experience in Application Architecting and Enterprise Architeturec
* At least 6 years experience in Retail Industry knowledge preferred (though not a prerequisite),Pre-sales/Technical solutions sales support preferred.
How to Apply:
https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=S_D-0452151
Deadline: 28th Decemebr 2011
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
Jobs at IBM in South Africa- Platform Leader
Job Title: Power (Unix) Platform Leader
Job ID STG-0451658 Job type Full-time Regular
Work country South Africa Posted 21-Dec-2011
Work city Johannesburg Job area Sales
Travel 25% travel annually Job category Sales
Business unit STG Other Job role Solution Sales Manager
Job role skillset Brand Sales Execution-MAJ
Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only Yes
Job description
This is a key Sales-orientated management role, reporting into the Director of STG, IBM South Africa. Specific to the STG Power Brand, the role has responsibility for the business development of the market, opportunities and sales within that Brand.
The territory includes all enterprise Sector and General Business customers in South Africa. The customer set is therefore much varied and cross-industry.
The Platform Leader focus includes developing Power business as a part of the current and next quarter pipeline, tackling pervasive execution issues, supporting profitability, and identifying and escalating product issues. It supports sales execution in addition to addressing any performance gap issues. The Platform Leader is also responsible for platform quality, platform stack management and demand / supply / inventory management as well as seller enablement and platform skills which includes Channel influencer programmes.
Required
* Technical Diploma
* At least 5 years experience in Proven track record in sales management and client relationships
* At least 5 years experience in Sound working knowledge of the IBM STG Power Brand
* At least 5 years experience in Understanding of the South African IT market place
* At least 3 years experience in Existing relationships with South African cross-industry customers and relevant IT business partners
* English: Fluent
Preferred
* Bachelor's Degree
* At least 6 years experience in Proven track record in sales management and client relationships
* At least 6 years experience in Sound working knowledge of the IBM STG Power Brand
* At least 6 years experience in Understanding of the South African IT market place
* At least 4 years experience in Existing relationships with South African cross-industry customers and relevant IT business partners
How to Apply:
https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=STG-0451658
Deadline: 28th December 2011
Job ID STG-0451658 Job type Full-time Regular
Work country South Africa Posted 21-Dec-2011
Work city Johannesburg Job area Sales
Travel 25% travel annually Job category Sales
Business unit STG Other Job role Solution Sales Manager
Job role skillset Brand Sales Execution-MAJ
Commissionable/Sales-Incentive jobs only Yes
Job description
This is a key Sales-orientated management role, reporting into the Director of STG, IBM South Africa. Specific to the STG Power Brand, the role has responsibility for the business development of the market, opportunities and sales within that Brand.
The territory includes all enterprise Sector and General Business customers in South Africa. The customer set is therefore much varied and cross-industry.
The Platform Leader focus includes developing Power business as a part of the current and next quarter pipeline, tackling pervasive execution issues, supporting profitability, and identifying and escalating product issues. It supports sales execution in addition to addressing any performance gap issues. The Platform Leader is also responsible for platform quality, platform stack management and demand / supply / inventory management as well as seller enablement and platform skills which includes Channel influencer programmes.
Required
* Technical Diploma
* At least 5 years experience in Proven track record in sales management and client relationships
* At least 5 years experience in Sound working knowledge of the IBM STG Power Brand
* At least 5 years experience in Understanding of the South African IT market place
* At least 3 years experience in Existing relationships with South African cross-industry customers and relevant IT business partners
* English: Fluent
Preferred
* Bachelor's Degree
* At least 6 years experience in Proven track record in sales management and client relationships
* At least 6 years experience in Sound working knowledge of the IBM STG Power Brand
* At least 6 years experience in Understanding of the South African IT market place
* At least 4 years experience in Existing relationships with South African cross-industry customers and relevant IT business partners
How to Apply:
https://jobs3.netmedia1.com/cp/job_summary.jsp?job_id=STG-0451658
Deadline: 28th December 2011
Total Jobs in Nigeria- Contracts Engineer
Job Title: CONTRACTS ENGINEER (10021632)
Job Type
Company : Total E&P Nigeria Ltd
Contract : permanent position
Branch : Exploration Production
Location : Nigeria - Nigeria
Interviews will take place in : Port-Harcourt & Lagos
Starting date : As soon as possible
Salary : According to profile and experience
Job description
• Carries out contracting process (from strategy formulation to contract award) in accordance with Company rules.
• Ensures own contracts are drafted in accordance with approved model contracts and contributes to periodic review of same.
• Ensures that own contracts are created and managed through the appropriate medium.
• Ensures effective use of tools and systems for optimum productivity.
• Contributes during negotiation either for dispute resolution/contractual exception and claim settlement or for generating savings.
• Maintains a log of all savings generated for own contracts and obtains validation of such savings.
• Manages a network of Vendors and relationship with relevant Stake holders.
• Appropriates the Total Group initiatives such as Frame Agreements, e-procurement etc, to contracts in own domain.
• Assist head of section in coaching of younger Contracts Engineers
• Carries out any other duties that may be assigned to him from time to time
Required skills
Education
A degree in Engineering, Management Sciences or Law (with minimum Second Class Honours).
Experience
A minimum of 5 years experience in Supply Chain in an oil industry environment, Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent.
Skills
Good IT skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
How to Apply:
http://careers.total.com/front/web/guest/fiche-offre?p_p_id=Offres_WAR_careersoffresportlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-1&p_p_col_count=1&_Offres_WAR_careersoffresportlet_offreId=10021632&_Offres_WAR_careersoffresportlet_curTypeContrat=Permanent+position&_Offres_WAR_careersoffresportlet_struts.portlet.action=%2Fview%2Fview%2Fdetail&_Offres_WAR_careersoffresportlet_struts.portlet.mode=view
Deadline: 28th December 2011
Job Type
Company : Total E&P Nigeria Ltd
Contract : permanent position
Branch : Exploration Production
Location : Nigeria - Nigeria
Interviews will take place in : Port-Harcourt & Lagos
Starting date : As soon as possible
Salary : According to profile and experience
Job description
• Carries out contracting process (from strategy formulation to contract award) in accordance with Company rules.
• Ensures own contracts are drafted in accordance with approved model contracts and contributes to periodic review of same.
• Ensures that own contracts are created and managed through the appropriate medium.
• Ensures effective use of tools and systems for optimum productivity.
• Contributes during negotiation either for dispute resolution/contractual exception and claim settlement or for generating savings.
• Maintains a log of all savings generated for own contracts and obtains validation of such savings.
• Manages a network of Vendors and relationship with relevant Stake holders.
• Appropriates the Total Group initiatives such as Frame Agreements, e-procurement etc, to contracts in own domain.
• Assist head of section in coaching of younger Contracts Engineers
• Carries out any other duties that may be assigned to him from time to time
Required skills
Education
A degree in Engineering, Management Sciences or Law (with minimum Second Class Honours).
Experience
A minimum of 5 years experience in Supply Chain in an oil industry environment, Membership of Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or equivalent.
Skills
Good IT skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
How to Apply:
http://careers.total.com/front/web/guest/fiche-offre?p_p_id=Offres_WAR_careersoffresportlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=normal&p_p_mode=view&p_p_col_id=column-1&p_p_col_count=1&_Offres_WAR_careersoffresportlet_offreId=10021632&_Offres_WAR_careersoffresportlet_curTypeContrat=Permanent+position&_Offres_WAR_careersoffresportlet_struts.portlet.action=%2Fview%2Fview%2Fdetail&_Offres_WAR_careersoffresportlet_struts.portlet.mode=view
Deadline: 28th December 2011
Jobs at World Concern in Kenya
Job Title: Support Raising (various locations)
Location: WC - Kenya
Job Code: 714
# of openings: 1
Requisition Closing Date:
Job Description: World Concern seeks to tangibly transform lives of the disadvantaged around the world. We love God through serving, relieving suffering, and living Christ's love in our projects worldwide. Ultimately, it is an outflow of our relationship with Christ that empowers and directs our goals - be it caring for AIDS orphans, fighting child trafficking, rebuilding homes after disasters, or planting trees and digging wells.
We seek motivated individuals to model World Concern's values and to demonstrate their personal relationship with Christ abroad. Whether you have years of development experience or have recently felt the call of God, we look foremost for certain personal attributes:
- Active, mature faith in Christ
- Servant's heart
- Humility & Flexibility
- Team Player
- Life-long learner
- Cultural Respectfulness
Most support-raised staff serve in two-year or three-year increments. We will walk alongside you as you raise support for your particular mission. The opportunities to serve are numerous including:
- Marketing/Communications
- Grant/Proposal Writing
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Field Reporting
- Technical Writing
- Accounting
- Training
How to Apply:
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=648E86F790D5404F9FEC7D10E9A5FC54.NA3_primary_jvm?org=CRISTA&cws=3&rid=714
Close Date: 28th December 2011
Location: WC - Kenya
Job Code: 714
# of openings: 1
Requisition Closing Date:
Job Description: World Concern seeks to tangibly transform lives of the disadvantaged around the world. We love God through serving, relieving suffering, and living Christ's love in our projects worldwide. Ultimately, it is an outflow of our relationship with Christ that empowers and directs our goals - be it caring for AIDS orphans, fighting child trafficking, rebuilding homes after disasters, or planting trees and digging wells.
We seek motivated individuals to model World Concern's values and to demonstrate their personal relationship with Christ abroad. Whether you have years of development experience or have recently felt the call of God, we look foremost for certain personal attributes:
- Active, mature faith in Christ
- Servant's heart
- Humility & Flexibility
- Team Player
- Life-long learner
- Cultural Respectfulness
Most support-raised staff serve in two-year or three-year increments. We will walk alongside you as you raise support for your particular mission. The opportunities to serve are numerous including:
- Marketing/Communications
- Grant/Proposal Writing
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Field Reporting
- Technical Writing
- Accounting
- Training
How to Apply:
https://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp;jsessionid=648E86F790D5404F9FEC7D10E9A5FC54.NA3_primary_jvm?org=CRISTA&cws=3&rid=714
Close Date: 28th December 2011
World Health Organization Jobs in Sudan
Job Title: Health Cluster Coordinator; Position no. 323853
Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/11/TA130
Grade: P5
Contract type: Temporary appointment
Duration of contract: 6 months
Date: 8 December 2011
Application Deadline: 28 December 2011
(6 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently accepting applications
Duty Station: Khartoum, Sudan
Organization unit: EMCO Countries (EM_ACO) /
EM_SUD WHO Representative's Office, Sudan (EM_SUD)
Division of Assistant Regional Director (ARD) / Emergency and Humanitarian Action Unit (EHA)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
1. Provide health leadership in emergency and crisis preparedness, response and recovery; ensure good performance of the country Heath Cluster, promoting and upholding the Humanitarian Principles and the Principles of Partnership thus prevent and reduce emergency-related morbidity and mortality.
2. Monitor and evaluate the Health Cluster performance and program activities of the cluster partners during crises and ensure evidence-based actions, gap filling and sound coordination.
3. Enhance accountability, predictability and effectiveness of humanitarian health actions, assure interventions by cluster partners meets the health needs of the crises affected population.
Description of duties:
Under the direct supervision the WHO Representative in Sudan, overall supervision of RA/EHA (Regional Adviser/Emergency and Humanitarian Action), and in close collaboration with the national health authorities and health cluster partners, particularly at provincial and health zone, UN agencies, donors and non-governmental organizations, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
All opportunities and capacities for health are recognized and integrated in an inclusive strategy:
1. Identify and make contact with all health sector stakeholders, including national health authorities, national and international organizations and civil society. Ensure appropriate coordination with all health sector stakeholders /partners;
2. Establish and maintain appropriate coordination mechanism and hold regular coordination meetings with country health cluster members, build on existing health sector coordination forum;
3. Represent the Health Cluster in inter-cluster coordination mechanisms at country/field level, contribute to jointly identifying critical issues that require multisectoral responses, and plan the relevant synergistic interventions with the other clusters concerned.
Health determinants are addressed and avoidable mortality and morbidity are equitably reduced:
1. Ensure that humanitarian health needs are identified by inter-cluster initial rapid assessments and addressed in joint coordinated plans, as well as follow-on more in-depth health sub sector assessments, as needed and regular situation monitoring/surveillance;
2. Lead and coordinate over all UN Work Plan, cluster/sector planning processes, monitoring and reporting, ensuring plans are realistic, achievable and coordinated;
3. Ensure that relevant Work Plan process information is passed to cluster members (agencies, government, NGOs) and that they are informed, consulted and they have participated in all levels of planning;
4. Ensure agreement on cluster objectives, common indicators within cluster as well as monitoring and evaluation framework for the work plans;
5. Provide leadership and strategic direction to Health Cluster Members in the development of the health sector components of FLASH Appeal, Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP), Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP), Common Emergency Revolving Fund (CERF) proposals, Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) allocation and other inter-agency planning and funding documents, and in preparing and maintaining a health-sector contingency plan for potential new events;
6. Assess and monitor the availability of health services in the crisis areas using Global Health Council (GHC) Health Resources Availability Mapping (HeRAMS) tool, including services provided by all health actors;
7. Lead the health cluster members and contribute to the overall analysis of the health-sector data collected including joint gap analysis, priority setting, and planning the response to address the un-covered major gaps (including, when necessary, the activation of the Provision of Last Resource mechanism);
8. Represent the interests of the cluster group in discussions with the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator and other stakeholders on prioritization, resource mobilization and advocacy;
9. Mobilize Health Cluster Partners to contribute to the establishment of appropriate Early Warning Alert and Response System, and regularly report on health services delivered to the affected population.
Health action is sustainable and transition/exit strategies are in place:
1. Promote the use of the Health Cluster Guide to ensure the application of common approaches, tools and standards by all health cluster participants taking into account the need for local adaptation. Where necessary, advocate for the adherence to guidelines and best practices adopted by the global health cluster and the wider humanitarian community;
2. Identify urgent training needs in relation to technical standards and/or protocols for the delivery of key health services to ensure their adoption and uniform application by all Health Cluster participants. Coordinate the dissemination of key technical materials and the organization of essential workshops or in-service training;
3. Ensure appropriate links among humanitarian actions and longer-term health sector recovery and developmental plans, incorporating the concept of 'building back better' and specific risk reduction measures;
4. Inform the Custer Lead of priority gaps that cannot be covered by any health cluster partner and require CLA action as provider of last resort.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: University degree in medicine or health related field, Masters Degree in public health or health sciences.
Skills:
Competencies:
1. Producing results.
2. Fostering integration and teamwork.
3. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
Functional Skills
- Ability to prioritize, organize, manage, and adapt management style according to need;
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to convene stakeholders and facilitate a policy process among UN, national health authorities and donors;
- In-depth knowledge of coordination, planning and management of health cluster/sector as well as emergency relief policies and practices within the UN, other UN specialized agencies, donor agencies, national and international NGOs;
- Sound knowledge about national disaster prevention and preparedness programs.
Experience:
Essential: At least 10 years of combined national and international field experience, of which at least 5 years is in managing , coordinating and planning of health programs in chronic and acute, sudden-onset emergencies.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Working knowledge of Arabic will be an asset.
Additional Information:
- Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates.
- Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered.
- A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminatory tool.
- Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice (this could be the base for rosters).
- Candidates will be interviewed using a competency based approach.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
US$ 80,629 at single rate
US $86,791 with primary dependants Post Adjustment: 53.4 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
How to Apply:
https://erecruit.who.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=25371&vaclng=en
Close Date: 28 December 2011
Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/11/TA130
Grade: P5
Contract type: Temporary appointment
Duration of contract: 6 months
Date: 8 December 2011
Application Deadline: 28 December 2011
(6 day(s) until closing deadline)
Currently accepting applications
Duty Station: Khartoum, Sudan
Organization unit: EMCO Countries (EM_ACO) /
EM_SUD WHO Representative's Office, Sudan (EM_SUD)
Division of Assistant Regional Director (ARD) / Emergency and Humanitarian Action Unit (EHA)
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
1. Provide health leadership in emergency and crisis preparedness, response and recovery; ensure good performance of the country Heath Cluster, promoting and upholding the Humanitarian Principles and the Principles of Partnership thus prevent and reduce emergency-related morbidity and mortality.
2. Monitor and evaluate the Health Cluster performance and program activities of the cluster partners during crises and ensure evidence-based actions, gap filling and sound coordination.
3. Enhance accountability, predictability and effectiveness of humanitarian health actions, assure interventions by cluster partners meets the health needs of the crises affected population.
Description of duties:
Under the direct supervision the WHO Representative in Sudan, overall supervision of RA/EHA (Regional Adviser/Emergency and Humanitarian Action), and in close collaboration with the national health authorities and health cluster partners, particularly at provincial and health zone, UN agencies, donors and non-governmental organizations, the incumbent will perform the following tasks:
All opportunities and capacities for health are recognized and integrated in an inclusive strategy:
1. Identify and make contact with all health sector stakeholders, including national health authorities, national and international organizations and civil society. Ensure appropriate coordination with all health sector stakeholders /partners;
2. Establish and maintain appropriate coordination mechanism and hold regular coordination meetings with country health cluster members, build on existing health sector coordination forum;
3. Represent the Health Cluster in inter-cluster coordination mechanisms at country/field level, contribute to jointly identifying critical issues that require multisectoral responses, and plan the relevant synergistic interventions with the other clusters concerned.
Health determinants are addressed and avoidable mortality and morbidity are equitably reduced:
1. Ensure that humanitarian health needs are identified by inter-cluster initial rapid assessments and addressed in joint coordinated plans, as well as follow-on more in-depth health sub sector assessments, as needed and regular situation monitoring/surveillance;
2. Lead and coordinate over all UN Work Plan, cluster/sector planning processes, monitoring and reporting, ensuring plans are realistic, achievable and coordinated;
3. Ensure that relevant Work Plan process information is passed to cluster members (agencies, government, NGOs) and that they are informed, consulted and they have participated in all levels of planning;
4. Ensure agreement on cluster objectives, common indicators within cluster as well as monitoring and evaluation framework for the work plans;
5. Provide leadership and strategic direction to Health Cluster Members in the development of the health sector components of FLASH Appeal, Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP), Consolidated Appeals Process (CAP), Common Emergency Revolving Fund (CERF) proposals, Common Humanitarian Fund (CHF) allocation and other inter-agency planning and funding documents, and in preparing and maintaining a health-sector contingency plan for potential new events;
6. Assess and monitor the availability of health services in the crisis areas using Global Health Council (GHC) Health Resources Availability Mapping (HeRAMS) tool, including services provided by all health actors;
7. Lead the health cluster members and contribute to the overall analysis of the health-sector data collected including joint gap analysis, priority setting, and planning the response to address the un-covered major gaps (including, when necessary, the activation of the Provision of Last Resource mechanism);
8. Represent the interests of the cluster group in discussions with the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator and other stakeholders on prioritization, resource mobilization and advocacy;
9. Mobilize Health Cluster Partners to contribute to the establishment of appropriate Early Warning Alert and Response System, and regularly report on health services delivered to the affected population.
Health action is sustainable and transition/exit strategies are in place:
1. Promote the use of the Health Cluster Guide to ensure the application of common approaches, tools and standards by all health cluster participants taking into account the need for local adaptation. Where necessary, advocate for the adherence to guidelines and best practices adopted by the global health cluster and the wider humanitarian community;
2. Identify urgent training needs in relation to technical standards and/or protocols for the delivery of key health services to ensure their adoption and uniform application by all Health Cluster participants. Coordinate the dissemination of key technical materials and the organization of essential workshops or in-service training;
3. Ensure appropriate links among humanitarian actions and longer-term health sector recovery and developmental plans, incorporating the concept of 'building back better' and specific risk reduction measures;
4. Inform the Custer Lead of priority gaps that cannot be covered by any health cluster partner and require CLA action as provider of last resort.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: University degree in medicine or health related field, Masters Degree in public health or health sciences.
Skills:
Competencies:
1. Producing results.
2. Fostering integration and teamwork.
3. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
Functional Skills
- Ability to prioritize, organize, manage, and adapt management style according to need;
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills and ability to convene stakeholders and facilitate a policy process among UN, national health authorities and donors;
- In-depth knowledge of coordination, planning and management of health cluster/sector as well as emergency relief policies and practices within the UN, other UN specialized agencies, donor agencies, national and international NGOs;
- Sound knowledge about national disaster prevention and preparedness programs.
Experience:
Essential: At least 10 years of combined national and international field experience, of which at least 5 years is in managing , coordinating and planning of health programs in chronic and acute, sudden-onset emergencies.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English.
Working knowledge of Arabic will be an asset.
Additional Information:
- Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates.
- Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered.
- A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminatory tool.
- Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice (this could be the base for rosters).
- Candidates will be interviewed using a competency based approach.
Annual salary: (Net of tax)
US$ 80,629 at single rate
US $86,791 with primary dependants Post Adjustment: 53.4 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
How to Apply:
https://erecruit.who.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=25371&vaclng=en
Close Date: 28 December 2011
World Vision Jobs in Kenya-Gender Advisor
Job Title: Regional Gender Advisor- East Africa Application Deadline Date: 06 Jan 2012
Position Location: Nairobi Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 31 Jan 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Kenya Program/Office Name: EAR Quality Assurance
City/Province: Nairobi Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 164 Recruitment Status: SS Interviews in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2011AFETCHE-8PPFQD
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of the Regional Gender Advisor is to creatively lead and support the regional office and national office to ensure that gender is appropriately mainstreamed in all organizational business processes and field programs with a focus on enhancing the contribution of WV to sustainable wellbeing of children in East Africa
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Provide leadership in development and implementation of gender strategy in East Africa Region (EAR) and 9 national offices.
o Provide support to Regional Office (RO) and 9 National Offices(NO) to conduct gender capacity assessments and develop appropriate plans to address identified gaps.
o Work with RO and NO program effectiveness teams to ensure gender is appropriately mainstreamed in all Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) processes of new/ongoing programs
o Provide on-going support, coaching and mentoring to national office gender contact persons
o Lead the process of identifying strategic partners WV needs to work with, support NOs to develop partnership engagement plans and monitor the effectiveness of those partnerships. Continuously conduct research, identify and promote promising practices to enhance gender programming in EAR
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
o REQUIRED: A first degree in gender and preferably a masters degree in development studies, demography, social sciences or any other field related to gender and development
o Minimum 5 years providing leadership in planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of community development assistance programs
o Strong networking experience (ability to influence WV national offices and partners) to promote equitable gender programs, policies and business processes
o Excellent communication skills (great writing and facilitation skills)
o Travel: 35% Domestic/international travel is required.
PREFERRED:
o A master's degree in development studies
How to Apply:
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/8B0D4FF355525E6F8825796B004F0DA6?OpenDocument
Close Date: Deadline Date: 06 Jan 2012
Position Location: Nairobi Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 31 Jan 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Kenya Program/Office Name: EAR Quality Assurance
City/Province: Nairobi Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 164 Recruitment Status: SS Interviews in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2011AFETCHE-8PPFQD
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The purpose of the Regional Gender Advisor is to creatively lead and support the regional office and national office to ensure that gender is appropriately mainstreamed in all organizational business processes and field programs with a focus on enhancing the contribution of WV to sustainable wellbeing of children in East Africa
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Provide leadership in development and implementation of gender strategy in East Africa Region (EAR) and 9 national offices.
o Provide support to Regional Office (RO) and 9 National Offices(NO) to conduct gender capacity assessments and develop appropriate plans to address identified gaps.
o Work with RO and NO program effectiveness teams to ensure gender is appropriately mainstreamed in all Design, Monitoring and Evaluation (DME) processes of new/ongoing programs
o Provide on-going support, coaching and mentoring to national office gender contact persons
o Lead the process of identifying strategic partners WV needs to work with, support NOs to develop partnership engagement plans and monitor the effectiveness of those partnerships. Continuously conduct research, identify and promote promising practices to enhance gender programming in EAR
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
o REQUIRED: A first degree in gender and preferably a masters degree in development studies, demography, social sciences or any other field related to gender and development
o Minimum 5 years providing leadership in planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of community development assistance programs
o Strong networking experience (ability to influence WV national offices and partners) to promote equitable gender programs, policies and business processes
o Excellent communication skills (great writing and facilitation skills)
o Travel: 35% Domestic/international travel is required.
PREFERRED:
o A master's degree in development studies
How to Apply:
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/8B0D4FF355525E6F8825796B004F0DA6?OpenDocument
Close Date: Deadline Date: 06 Jan 2012
Jobs at World Vision in Kenya - Project Manager
Position Title: Regional Community Resilience Project Manager Application Deadline Date: 06 Jan 2012
Position Location: Nairobi Position Start Date: 01 Jan 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 31 Dec 2013
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Kenya Program/Office Name: HEA - East Africa Region
City/Province: Nairobi Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 164 Recruitment Status: SS Interviews in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2011AFETNIL-8PDDLR
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Provide Leadership for Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience to the East Africa Regional Office- setting DRR tactical directions, developing and implementing standards and guideline, streamlining DRR capacity building and providing overall oversight of DRR projects across the region.
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Position provides representation of World Vision to external stakeholders in UN bodies, INGOs fora, government policy boards and regional bodies units charged with DRR (Nepad, AU, IGAD). In the interaction with the above, positions demonstrate WV values and ethos.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Lead the design and strategy processes for community resilience and disaster risk reduction programming – design regional DRR projects, support country level DRR projects design and offer project design guidelines and standards
o Capacity Building of regional teams and national offices in mainstreaming Community Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction in World Vision work across the three ministry pillars – Training, supporting DRR structures and systems in practicing National Offices.
o Development and promotion of Disaster Risk Reduction tools in the areas of DRR mainstreaming, early warning, early action, climate change adaptation, climate informed contingency planning, DRR project models- around the disaster management dimensions.
o Co-ordinate regional learning on Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation – annual learning events, collection of promising practices, ensuring regional contribution to Global Communities of Practice.
o Coordinate research initiatives in DRR working with selected academic institutions- universities.
o Spear head DRR project implementation processes for regional initiatives while support country level initiatives – develop implementation strategies, integrated project interventions to on-going projects, allocate resources to choice countries and provide linkage with support offices for budget administration and resource allocation.
o Coordinate the development of country level and an integrated/consolidated annual plan for DRR – budgets, implementation schemes, logframes and indicator tracking tables.
o Provide mentoring and coaching of regional and national office DRR staff, one on one coaching, linkages to DRR Global and regional networks for skills enhancement.
o Facilitate monitoring, evaluation and documentation of best or promising practices in Disaster Risk Reduction – capturing learning through various models.
o Promote World Vision contribution to the global DRR agenda – representing and making presentations in regional and UN For a, contributing to global DRR annual report, presenting WV approaches in global websites (research outputs and tools), university talks and other panel discussions on risk reduction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
o REQUIRED: Bachelors Degree in social sciences and a masters maybe desirable.
o Risk Management experience
o 5 – 7 years of managerial experience in humanitarian industry (development, relief or risk reduction)
o Ability to engage in strategy analysis, design and execution.
PREFERRED:
o Masters Degree
How to Apply:
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/AE3DFF8B7B10E14988257965002DADEF?OpenDocument
Deadline Date: 06 Jan 2012
Position Location: Nairobi Position Start Date: 01 Jan 2012
Region: Africa\East Africa Position End Date: 31 Dec 2013
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Kenya Program/Office Name: HEA - East Africa Region
City/Province: Nairobi Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 164 Recruitment Status: SS Interviews in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2011AFETNIL-8PDDLR
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Provide Leadership for Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Resilience to the East Africa Regional Office- setting DRR tactical directions, developing and implementing standards and guideline, streamlining DRR capacity building and providing overall oversight of DRR projects across the region.
Communicate World Vision's Christian ethos and demonstrate a quality of spiritual life that is an example to others.
Position provides representation of World Vision to external stakeholders in UN bodies, INGOs fora, government policy boards and regional bodies units charged with DRR (Nepad, AU, IGAD). In the interaction with the above, positions demonstrate WV values and ethos.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Lead the design and strategy processes for community resilience and disaster risk reduction programming – design regional DRR projects, support country level DRR projects design and offer project design guidelines and standards
o Capacity Building of regional teams and national offices in mainstreaming Community Resilience and Disaster Risk Reduction in World Vision work across the three ministry pillars – Training, supporting DRR structures and systems in practicing National Offices.
o Development and promotion of Disaster Risk Reduction tools in the areas of DRR mainstreaming, early warning, early action, climate change adaptation, climate informed contingency planning, DRR project models- around the disaster management dimensions.
o Co-ordinate regional learning on Disaster Risk Reduction, Community Resilience and Climate Change Adaptation – annual learning events, collection of promising practices, ensuring regional contribution to Global Communities of Practice.
o Coordinate research initiatives in DRR working with selected academic institutions- universities.
o Spear head DRR project implementation processes for regional initiatives while support country level initiatives – develop implementation strategies, integrated project interventions to on-going projects, allocate resources to choice countries and provide linkage with support offices for budget administration and resource allocation.
o Coordinate the development of country level and an integrated/consolidated annual plan for DRR – budgets, implementation schemes, logframes and indicator tracking tables.
o Provide mentoring and coaching of regional and national office DRR staff, one on one coaching, linkages to DRR Global and regional networks for skills enhancement.
o Facilitate monitoring, evaluation and documentation of best or promising practices in Disaster Risk Reduction – capturing learning through various models.
o Promote World Vision contribution to the global DRR agenda – representing and making presentations in regional and UN For a, contributing to global DRR annual report, presenting WV approaches in global websites (research outputs and tools), university talks and other panel discussions on risk reduction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
o REQUIRED: Bachelors Degree in social sciences and a masters maybe desirable.
o Risk Management experience
o 5 – 7 years of managerial experience in humanitarian industry (development, relief or risk reduction)
o Ability to engage in strategy analysis, design and execution.
PREFERRED:
o Masters Degree
How to Apply:
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/AE3DFF8B7B10E14988257965002DADEF?OpenDocument
Deadline Date: 06 Jan 2012
Jobs at World Vision in Niger
Job Title: Communication Manager - Niger Application Deadline Date: 08 Jan 2012
Position Location: Niamey Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012
Region: Africa\West Africa Position End Date: 28 Feb 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Niger Program/Office Name: WV Niger National Office
City/Province: Niamey Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 160 Recruitment Status: SS Interviews in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2011AFWTNIL-8PKGD9
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To develop and implement a communications and public relations strategy designed to meet the marketing and communications needs of the National Office and the World Vision Partnership as a whole.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Develop a national communications strategy that seeks to position World Vision as a leading Christian relief and development agency in Niger.
o Design and produce materials that effectively communicate World Vision’s mission, values and program activities to local audiences including the general public, churches, government, the NGO community and the corporate sector.
o Develop and maintain professional contacts and personal relationships with key local print, radio and TV media and assist them by offering story opportunities, arranging project visits and interviews.
o Serve as media advisor to the national director and other senior managers and assist them with the development of a crisis management plan.
o Identify and train ADP staff who can provide written and visual information on their projects for use in local and international communications activities.
o Manage the flow of internal communications so that all national staff are fully informed of relevant office plans and activities.
o Keep the national director and other senior staff fully informed on local and international news and trends that have an impact on the work of World Vision.
o Prepare promotional communications resource packages for national director as they visit World Vision offices overseas.
o Work with senior management to ensure that World Vision’s corporate identity is implemented consistently at national, regional and project office levels.
INTERNATIONAL
o Produce a steady flow of written and photographic resources on local programs and projects for use in the communications and marketing activities of World Vision fundraising offices around the world.
o Respond to specific requests from other World Vision offices for information, stories and photos on the projects that they fund.
o Participate in sub-regional, regional and international communications strategies and initiatives and where appropriate implement these at the local level.
o Submit articles for inclusion in the World Vision Partnership publications, including NewsVision and Connections.
o Ensure that written and photographic resources are lodged in the WV Partnership communications databases SCRIBE and MERLIN for partnership access.
o Develop and maintain networks with international media correspondents based locally and look for ways to interest them in World Vision’s work and areas of concern.
o Assist World Vision offices with the planning and implementation of local visits by celebrities, politicians, donors and resource gathering crews.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
o REQUIRED: A relevant university degree and/or extensive professional experience as a journalist or public relations officer.
o Excellent journalistic skills including verbal, written and photographic skills.
o Excellent communications skills in French and English.
o Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to relate cross-culturally.
o Knowledge and experience of desktop publishing, the Internet and preferably, database software applications.
o Ability to develop communications strategies and implement action plans.
o Personal commitment to World Vision’s mission statement and core values.
PREFERRED:
o Fluency in French and English
How to Apply:
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/1A80B1783982CDC2882579670059877B?OpenDocument
Close Date: 08 Jan 2012
Position Location: Niamey Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012
Region: Africa\West Africa Position End Date: 28 Feb 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Niger Program/Office Name: WV Niger National Office
City/Province: Niamey Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 160 Recruitment Status: SS Interviews in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2011AFWTNIL-8PKGD9
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To develop and implement a communications and public relations strategy designed to meet the marketing and communications needs of the National Office and the World Vision Partnership as a whole.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Develop a national communications strategy that seeks to position World Vision as a leading Christian relief and development agency in Niger.
o Design and produce materials that effectively communicate World Vision’s mission, values and program activities to local audiences including the general public, churches, government, the NGO community and the corporate sector.
o Develop and maintain professional contacts and personal relationships with key local print, radio and TV media and assist them by offering story opportunities, arranging project visits and interviews.
o Serve as media advisor to the national director and other senior managers and assist them with the development of a crisis management plan.
o Identify and train ADP staff who can provide written and visual information on their projects for use in local and international communications activities.
o Manage the flow of internal communications so that all national staff are fully informed of relevant office plans and activities.
o Keep the national director and other senior staff fully informed on local and international news and trends that have an impact on the work of World Vision.
o Prepare promotional communications resource packages for national director as they visit World Vision offices overseas.
o Work with senior management to ensure that World Vision’s corporate identity is implemented consistently at national, regional and project office levels.
INTERNATIONAL
o Produce a steady flow of written and photographic resources on local programs and projects for use in the communications and marketing activities of World Vision fundraising offices around the world.
o Respond to specific requests from other World Vision offices for information, stories and photos on the projects that they fund.
o Participate in sub-regional, regional and international communications strategies and initiatives and where appropriate implement these at the local level.
o Submit articles for inclusion in the World Vision Partnership publications, including NewsVision and Connections.
o Ensure that written and photographic resources are lodged in the WV Partnership communications databases SCRIBE and MERLIN for partnership access.
o Develop and maintain networks with international media correspondents based locally and look for ways to interest them in World Vision’s work and areas of concern.
o Assist World Vision offices with the planning and implementation of local visits by celebrities, politicians, donors and resource gathering crews.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
o REQUIRED: A relevant university degree and/or extensive professional experience as a journalist or public relations officer.
o Excellent journalistic skills including verbal, written and photographic skills.
o Excellent communications skills in French and English.
o Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to relate cross-culturally.
o Knowledge and experience of desktop publishing, the Internet and preferably, database software applications.
o Ability to develop communications strategies and implement action plans.
o Personal commitment to World Vision’s mission statement and core values.
PREFERRED:
o Fluency in French and English
How to Apply:
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/1A80B1783982CDC2882579670059877B?OpenDocument
Close Date: 08 Jan 2012
Jobs at World Vision in Senegal
Job Title: Senior Sponsorship Advisor, West Africa Regional Office Application Deadline Date: 31 Dec 2011
Position Location: Dakar Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012
Region: Africa\West Africa Position End Date: 31 Jan 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Senegal Program/Office Name: Operations-Sponsorhip
City/Province: Dakar Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 164 Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2011AFWMNDE-8PKEAJ
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Contribute to continuos improvement of sponsorship Ministry in West Africa Region, by providing technical leadership and support to all NO's to implement efficient and effective Sponsorship Operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Monitor and review sponsorship performance ( SOI and other sponsorship initiatives) for all NO in the Region, and provide regular support to NO's with specific challenges.
o Provide technical support to NO's and ensure that partnership Sponsorship initiatives and new priorities such as Child Monitoring Standards, STEPS,Digital Imaging, ID card project, Sponsorship Programming
o Guidelines,Sponsorship Basic Training, Integrated Programming Management, etc, are effectively roll-out;
o Facilitate capacity building programmes among Sponsorship Managers and other NO Staff with a special emphasis on developing and implementing effective sponsorship management,monitoring and reporting systems at each National Office;
o Work with NOs and other technical staff at the region and ensure that Sponsorship promising practices and lessons learnt from Operation audits, researches as well as other M&E processes are shared with NO's and Regional Staff;
o Carry out Sponsorship reviews in all NO's, share review reports with WARO Leadership, and support the NOs in addressing the gaps identified by the review process;
o Contribute to the regional dialogue on integration of sponsorship into the new Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and Planning (LEAP), Integrated Programming Model (IPM) by developing appropriate, practical and effective steps for integration;
o Participate in the Annual Planning processes, project designs & reviews coordinated with other technical specialists in the West Africa Region;
o Support WARO Leadership in analysing info/data for sponsorship for all NOs and where required, make recommendations for improvement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
o REQUIRED: Demonstrate understanding for children of children development, protection issues and development programming;
o In depth understanding and experience with Sponsorship service operations and programming at ADP and NO levels;
o Strong Christian commitment as evidenced by life and character with sensitivity to restricted contexts;
o Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities;
o Attend and participate/lead in devotions and Chapel services as may be required;
o Must adhere to set security standards.
o A degree in Social Science or any other relevant fields. A masters qualification is an added advantage;
o A minimum of 5 years of practical experience at management level;
o Strong cross-cultural communication understanding and skills;
o Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a collocated and virtual team;
o The ability and commitment to work with and lead a broad variety of people from various cultural, linguistic, religious and educational backgrounds;
o Thorough understanding of Sponsorship Business Process, standards and practices ( both administrative and ministry aspects);
o Must have a service-oriented mind-set with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks while transferring knowledge and empowering team members;
o Must be knowledgeable of organizational policies and practices;
o Well-developed ability in problem solving;
o Ability to consult widely, bring together diverse views, and facilitate agreement on critical issues;
o Ability to build organizational capacities to deliver excellence NO sponsorship performance using a variety of methods (e.g. coaching, mentoring, facilitation, etc...)
o Written and verbal fluency in English and French.
o PREFERRED: The ability and commitment to work with and lead a broad variety of people from various cultural
How to Apply:
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/790AAAA11AE83B7C8825796800397F53?OpenDocument
Deadline Date: 31 Dec 2011
Position Location: Dakar Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012
Region: Africa\West Africa Position End Date: 31 Jan 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Senegal Program/Office Name: Operations-Sponsorhip
City/Province: Dakar Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 164 Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Spouse with Children
Requisition Num: 2011AFWMNDE-8PKEAJ
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
Contribute to continuos improvement of sponsorship Ministry in West Africa Region, by providing technical leadership and support to all NO's to implement efficient and effective Sponsorship Operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Monitor and review sponsorship performance ( SOI and other sponsorship initiatives) for all NO in the Region, and provide regular support to NO's with specific challenges.
o Provide technical support to NO's and ensure that partnership Sponsorship initiatives and new priorities such as Child Monitoring Standards, STEPS,Digital Imaging, ID card project, Sponsorship Programming
o Guidelines,Sponsorship Basic Training, Integrated Programming Management, etc, are effectively roll-out;
o Facilitate capacity building programmes among Sponsorship Managers and other NO Staff with a special emphasis on developing and implementing effective sponsorship management,monitoring and reporting systems at each National Office;
o Work with NOs and other technical staff at the region and ensure that Sponsorship promising practices and lessons learnt from Operation audits, researches as well as other M&E processes are shared with NO's and Regional Staff;
o Carry out Sponsorship reviews in all NO's, share review reports with WARO Leadership, and support the NOs in addressing the gaps identified by the review process;
o Contribute to the regional dialogue on integration of sponsorship into the new Learning through Evaluation with Accountability and Planning (LEAP), Integrated Programming Model (IPM) by developing appropriate, practical and effective steps for integration;
o Participate in the Annual Planning processes, project designs & reviews coordinated with other technical specialists in the West Africa Region;
o Support WARO Leadership in analysing info/data for sponsorship for all NOs and where required, make recommendations for improvement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
o REQUIRED: Demonstrate understanding for children of children development, protection issues and development programming;
o In depth understanding and experience with Sponsorship service operations and programming at ADP and NO levels;
o Strong Christian commitment as evidenced by life and character with sensitivity to restricted contexts;
o Must be a committed Christian, able to stand above denominational diversities;
o Attend and participate/lead in devotions and Chapel services as may be required;
o Must adhere to set security standards.
o A degree in Social Science or any other relevant fields. A masters qualification is an added advantage;
o A minimum of 5 years of practical experience at management level;
o Strong cross-cultural communication understanding and skills;
o Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a collocated and virtual team;
o The ability and commitment to work with and lead a broad variety of people from various cultural, linguistic, religious and educational backgrounds;
o Thorough understanding of Sponsorship Business Process, standards and practices ( both administrative and ministry aspects);
o Must have a service-oriented mind-set with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks while transferring knowledge and empowering team members;
o Must be knowledgeable of organizational policies and practices;
o Well-developed ability in problem solving;
o Ability to consult widely, bring together diverse views, and facilitate agreement on critical issues;
o Ability to build organizational capacities to deliver excellence NO sponsorship performance using a variety of methods (e.g. coaching, mentoring, facilitation, etc...)
o Written and verbal fluency in English and French.
o PREFERRED: The ability and commitment to work with and lead a broad variety of people from various cultural
How to Apply:
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/790AAAA11AE83B7C8825796800397F53?OpenDocument
Deadline Date: 31 Dec 2011
Jobs at World Vision in Sierra Leone
Job Title: People & Culture Director- WV Sierra Leone Application Deadline Date: 31 Dec 2011
Position Location: Freetown Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012
Region: Africa\West Africa Position End Date: 31 Jan 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Sierra Leone Program/Office Name: World Vision Sierra-Leone
City/Province: Freetown Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 168 Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Only Spouse
Requisition Num: 2011AFWSHAD-8P4PGE
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide leadership and management on all aspects of the organization’s human resource and organizational development functions ensuring the National Office applies the good practice of stewardship by adequately and timely complying to the partnership’s recruitment procedures and guidelines and maximizing utilization of the resources for which they are budgeted for at all levels in the organization; Advise, facilitate and support the country leadership team in establishing country strategies and create organizational culture that encourages and rewards continuous learning and innovation, and which is firmly rooted in WVI’s Vision, Mission and Core Values.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Develop and facilitate fair and effective recruitment & selection process in WV SL (including job analyses, job descriptions, and recruitment procedures) in line with Regional resourcing standards.
o Develop country HR strategic plan in line with Global P&C strategy & Regional P&C priorities & WV SL business strategy
o Develop annual P&C program implementation plan & budget
o Liaise and attend Trade disputes; represent the organization in proceedings of the Industrial Court and all Ministry of Labour Arbitration, where WV Sierra Leone is an interested party in line with Sierra Leone’s Labour Laws.
o Embed a culture of effective performance management that is in line with WVI’s Coaching for Performance (CFP) principles
o Develop, review and update human resource policies, procedures and systems and ensure that it is within national and WV Partnership standards.
o Manage compensation & benefits in line with WV Global Total Rewards Policy
o Lead, develop and facilitate effective corrective action procedures in WVSL – including resolution of staff conflicts and grievances, and ensuring that staff have access to appropriate counseling interventions, as required.
o Ensure appropriate staff support and care through various relevant initiatives including the implementation of a Staff Care Management/ Peer Support Program.
o Establish a human resource information system that will ensure confidentiality and systematic documentation of information to enhance management decisions
o Network with other NGOs and organizations and identify potential resources that could contribute to WVSL’s initiatives.
o Effectively participate as a member of the National Senior Leadership team
o Effectively participate as a member of the Regional People & Culture Leadership Forum
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
o REQUIRED: Masters degree preferably in Human Resources/Occupational Psychology, Business Administration with specialisation in HR or relevant equivalent.
o Knowledge of and/or experience across the portfolio desirable as a generalist HR background.
o At least 8 years related HR leadership experience
o Has managed a sizeable team successfully & has carried responsibility for developing staff.
o Has a special interest in diversity & inclusion.
o Senior HR generalist with experience of working in a fast paced environment
o Has had project administration experience
o Human resource auditing skills
o Knowledge and/or experience of implementing Talent management, diversity & inclusion programs
o Experience with work force planning models or systems
o Worked on the implementation of an Human resources information systems
o Ability to conduct surveys and assess learning and development program design and content.
o Training delivery skills
o Excellent verbal & written communications skills
o Knowledge and application of labour law is essential
PREFERRED:
o Experience in an International NGO
How to Apply:
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/66BA5CB2926F6947882579610042A43C?OpenDocument
Closing Date:31 Dec 2011
Position Location: Freetown Position Start Date: 01 Feb 2012
Region: Africa\West Africa Position End Date: 31 Jan 2014
Requisition Category: International Recruitment Priority: Need Immediately
Country Name: Sierra Leone Program/Office Name: World Vision Sierra-Leone
City/Province: Freetown Employee Type: Contract
Job Grade Level: 168 Recruitment Status: Advertising in Progress
Is this a family post? Family - Only Spouse
Requisition Num: 2011AFWSHAD-8P4PGE
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
To provide leadership and management on all aspects of the organization’s human resource and organizational development functions ensuring the National Office applies the good practice of stewardship by adequately and timely complying to the partnership’s recruitment procedures and guidelines and maximizing utilization of the resources for which they are budgeted for at all levels in the organization; Advise, facilitate and support the country leadership team in establishing country strategies and create organizational culture that encourages and rewards continuous learning and innovation, and which is firmly rooted in WVI’s Vision, Mission and Core Values.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Develop and facilitate fair and effective recruitment & selection process in WV SL (including job analyses, job descriptions, and recruitment procedures) in line with Regional resourcing standards.
o Develop country HR strategic plan in line with Global P&C strategy & Regional P&C priorities & WV SL business strategy
o Develop annual P&C program implementation plan & budget
o Liaise and attend Trade disputes; represent the organization in proceedings of the Industrial Court and all Ministry of Labour Arbitration, where WV Sierra Leone is an interested party in line with Sierra Leone’s Labour Laws.
o Embed a culture of effective performance management that is in line with WVI’s Coaching for Performance (CFP) principles
o Develop, review and update human resource policies, procedures and systems and ensure that it is within national and WV Partnership standards.
o Manage compensation & benefits in line with WV Global Total Rewards Policy
o Lead, develop and facilitate effective corrective action procedures in WVSL – including resolution of staff conflicts and grievances, and ensuring that staff have access to appropriate counseling interventions, as required.
o Ensure appropriate staff support and care through various relevant initiatives including the implementation of a Staff Care Management/ Peer Support Program.
o Establish a human resource information system that will ensure confidentiality and systematic documentation of information to enhance management decisions
o Network with other NGOs and organizations and identify potential resources that could contribute to WVSL’s initiatives.
o Effectively participate as a member of the National Senior Leadership team
o Effectively participate as a member of the Regional People & Culture Leadership Forum
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
o REQUIRED: Masters degree preferably in Human Resources/Occupational Psychology, Business Administration with specialisation in HR or relevant equivalent.
o Knowledge of and/or experience across the portfolio desirable as a generalist HR background.
o At least 8 years related HR leadership experience
o Has managed a sizeable team successfully & has carried responsibility for developing staff.
o Has a special interest in diversity & inclusion.
o Senior HR generalist with experience of working in a fast paced environment
o Has had project administration experience
o Human resource auditing skills
o Knowledge and/or experience of implementing Talent management, diversity & inclusion programs
o Experience with work force planning models or systems
o Worked on the implementation of an Human resources information systems
o Ability to conduct surveys and assess learning and development program design and content.
o Training delivery skills
o Excellent verbal & written communications skills
o Knowledge and application of labour law is essential
PREFERRED:
o Experience in an International NGO
How to Apply:
https://jobs.wvi.org/webjobs.nsf/WebPublished/66BA5CB2926F6947882579610042A43C?OpenDocument
Closing Date:31 Dec 2011
New Jobs at African Development Bank
Job Title: Principal Budget Officer (Capital Budget) - Programming & Budget Department
* Position title: Principal Budget Officer (Capital Budget) - Programming & Budget Department
* Grade: PL4
* Position N°: NA
* Reference: ADB/11/209
* Publication date: 16/12/2011
* Closing date: 10/01/2012
Objectives
The primary role of the Programming and Budget Department (COBS) is to coordinate the planning, implementation and monitoring of Bank-wide programming and budgeting processes.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Principal Officer (Capital Budget) will be primarily responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring and coordinating the processes and activities relating to Bank Group Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Budget. His/her duties include:
* Formulate, in line with decisions made by the Information Systems Steering Committee (ISCC) and Capital Investment Program Steering Committee (CIPSC), Bank-wide Medium Term Resource Framework relating to Capital Budget in line with the corporate priorities and guided by sustainable lending and resource options;
* Develop and update capital budget policies, guidelines and directives, and evaluate capital budget proposals as part of the Multi-Year Programme and Budget Document (PBD) preparation process;
* Assist concerned Departments in developing their Capital Projects in line with the Capital Budget Policy and Guidelines; and the Budget Preparation Guidelines and Directives;
* Ensure compliance with the Capital Budget Guidelines during the planning and implementation of capital budget, validate, and monitor submissions to ISSC & CIPSC for reliability & compliance with guidelines;
* Perform periodic assessment of implementation status and propose arbitration criteria to ensure that budget amendments and adjustments are decided on the basis of transparent and predictable criteria, including achievements and existing portfolios execution rates;
* Provide training in relation to Capital Budget Processes and Management, including provision of training material as needed. Provide implementation support for the establishment of centralized Capital Budget monitoring and analytical reporting to the Senior Management;
* Prepare institutional performance reports and propose corrective measures for variances and discrepancies;
* Conduct independent research and analyses on capital budget issues, identify problems, propose solutions and make recommendations to Management;
* Formulate and proactively suggest enhancements for Capital Budget and Projects infrastructure, and the development of simplified budgeting tools (in SRAS – Strategic Resource Assessment Software & SAP);
* Update and enhance the capital budget policy and guidelines when necessary;
* Contribute to activities relating to the implementation and maintenance of Activity Time Recording System (ATRS) and associated Cost Accounting System (CAS);
* Contribute to other initiatives within the Department, such as the development, implementation and maintenance of a robust Bank Group Cost Sharing Formula, in collaboration with the Finance Complex;
* Evaluate and conduct due diligence on capital budget proposals and business cases, and prepare recommendations for the release/redeployment of Capital Budget resources in compliance with Guidelines; and
* Perform periodic reviews to ensure relevance of capital budget processes and systems in place.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
* A minimum of a Master’s degree (or its equivalent) in finance, Business Administration with preferably a membership of an internationally recognized professional planning and budgeting or accountancy body or any other relevant discipline;
* Preferably a minimum of 6 years professional experience in planning and budgeting, in which 3 years should have been gained within international institutions or well-known corporate entities;
* Very good knowledge of and experience in operational programming and performance measurement;
* Capacity to initiate and manage innovations and changes;
* High level skills in communication, negotiation and client management;
* Competence in the use of ERP Systems (preferably SAP) and MS Office applications (VB, Access, Excel and PowerPoint); with good knowledge of BW reporting;
* Excellent written and verbal communications in English and/or French with a working knowledge of the other.
How to Apply:
http://www.afdb.org/en/careers/current-vacancies/vacancy/principal-budget-officer-capital-budget-programming-budget-department-1135/
Closing date: 10/01/2012
* Position title: Principal Budget Officer (Capital Budget) - Programming & Budget Department
* Grade: PL4
* Position N°: NA
* Reference: ADB/11/209
* Publication date: 16/12/2011
* Closing date: 10/01/2012
Objectives
The primary role of the Programming and Budget Department (COBS) is to coordinate the planning, implementation and monitoring of Bank-wide programming and budgeting processes.
Duties and responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Director, the Principal Officer (Capital Budget) will be primarily responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring and coordinating the processes and activities relating to Bank Group Capital Expenditure (CapEx) Budget. His/her duties include:
* Formulate, in line with decisions made by the Information Systems Steering Committee (ISCC) and Capital Investment Program Steering Committee (CIPSC), Bank-wide Medium Term Resource Framework relating to Capital Budget in line with the corporate priorities and guided by sustainable lending and resource options;
* Develop and update capital budget policies, guidelines and directives, and evaluate capital budget proposals as part of the Multi-Year Programme and Budget Document (PBD) preparation process;
* Assist concerned Departments in developing their Capital Projects in line with the Capital Budget Policy and Guidelines; and the Budget Preparation Guidelines and Directives;
* Ensure compliance with the Capital Budget Guidelines during the planning and implementation of capital budget, validate, and monitor submissions to ISSC & CIPSC for reliability & compliance with guidelines;
* Perform periodic assessment of implementation status and propose arbitration criteria to ensure that budget amendments and adjustments are decided on the basis of transparent and predictable criteria, including achievements and existing portfolios execution rates;
* Provide training in relation to Capital Budget Processes and Management, including provision of training material as needed. Provide implementation support for the establishment of centralized Capital Budget monitoring and analytical reporting to the Senior Management;
* Prepare institutional performance reports and propose corrective measures for variances and discrepancies;
* Conduct independent research and analyses on capital budget issues, identify problems, propose solutions and make recommendations to Management;
* Formulate and proactively suggest enhancements for Capital Budget and Projects infrastructure, and the development of simplified budgeting tools (in SRAS – Strategic Resource Assessment Software & SAP);
* Update and enhance the capital budget policy and guidelines when necessary;
* Contribute to activities relating to the implementation and maintenance of Activity Time Recording System (ATRS) and associated Cost Accounting System (CAS);
* Contribute to other initiatives within the Department, such as the development, implementation and maintenance of a robust Bank Group Cost Sharing Formula, in collaboration with the Finance Complex;
* Evaluate and conduct due diligence on capital budget proposals and business cases, and prepare recommendations for the release/redeployment of Capital Budget resources in compliance with Guidelines; and
* Perform periodic reviews to ensure relevance of capital budget processes and systems in place.
Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience
* A minimum of a Master’s degree (or its equivalent) in finance, Business Administration with preferably a membership of an internationally recognized professional planning and budgeting or accountancy body or any other relevant discipline;
* Preferably a minimum of 6 years professional experience in planning and budgeting, in which 3 years should have been gained within international institutions or well-known corporate entities;
* Very good knowledge of and experience in operational programming and performance measurement;
* Capacity to initiate and manage innovations and changes;
* High level skills in communication, negotiation and client management;
* Competence in the use of ERP Systems (preferably SAP) and MS Office applications (VB, Access, Excel and PowerPoint); with good knowledge of BW reporting;
* Excellent written and verbal communications in English and/or French with a working knowledge of the other.
How to Apply:
http://www.afdb.org/en/careers/current-vacancies/vacancy/principal-budget-officer-capital-budget-programming-budget-department-1135/
Closing date: 10/01/2012
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