Vacancy: COORDINATOR, ALIVE SECRETARIAT
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 3/30/2012
Department: RURAL ECONOMY AND AGRICULTURE
Post Level P3
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Director AU/IBAR
Duty Station Nairobi, Kenya
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Coordinator, ALive Secretariat
TheAfrican Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is chargedwith spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia. Inseeking to achieve this objective, the African Union intends to strengthen itscapacity to deliver through, among others, the implementation of a neworganizational structure and the filling of all vacant positions.
The Commissionof the African Union invites citizens of Member States to apply for the ALiveposition specified below at the Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources,Nairobi/Kenya.
ALive is a partnership of regional and internationalinstitutions, civil society, donors, research and training institutes involvedin livestock development in sub-Saharan Africa. ALive aims to use theimprovement of the livestock sector for poverty alleviation and sustainableeconomic growth in Africa.
AU/IBARseeks a coordinator for the ALive Secretariat hosted at AU/IBAR in Nairobi/Kenya. The incumbent will be a livestock specialist with a track record in thelivestock sector in sub-Saharan Africa.
1. Post:
Post title: COORDINATOR, ALIVE SECRETARIAT
Post level: P3 step 5
Type: Short-term contract
Duty Station: AU/IBAR Nairobi, Kenya
Supervisor: Director AU/IBAR
Organisational Unit: AU-IBAR – Policy& Capacity Building Strat. Prg. Animal Health Unit
2. Major duties and responsibilities:
The incumbent collaborates closely with AU/IBAR’s senior technicalstaff (Heads of Units, Projects Coordinators from all units) reportsadministratively to the Director AU/IBAR and receives programmatic guidancethrough the ALive Executive Committee. The job incumbent’s tasks will entail:
Ø Coordinatingthe day-to-day technical and administrative operations of the secretariat
Ø Prepareplatform tri-annual action plans in collaboration with Champions and submitthem for validation to the Executive Committee (including suggestion ofactivities to be implemented by Champions or Secretariat)
Ø Preparesecretariat six months action plans and budgets
Ø Follow up andprovide support to implementation of platform activities by Champions
Ø Coordinatedocumentation of evidences, lessons learnt and success stories from platform members’activities and publication of policy notes
Ø Maintaincontinuous communication and exchange of views among EC members, and platformmembers, through various means (electronic forums, exchange of emails,newsletter, meetings, etc...)
Ø Facilitateelaboration of the platform communication strategy and coordinate itsimplementation
Ø Coordinateadvocacy and resources mobilization efforts in support to the platform
Ø Collecting,recording, organizing and disseminating information from members on activitiesof the Platform and secretariat
Ø Organiseplatform governance meetings and ensure secretariat role (minutes, recording ofrecommendations)
Ø Ensuremonitoring of EC and GA recommendations and progress reporting
Ø Organiseconferences, seminars and workshops on agreed topics and disseminatelessons-learned
Ø Participate inregional and continental platforms and networks dealing with livestock issuesin Africa and represent the platform
Ø Establish andmaintain effective communication with regional economic communities,governments, veterinary services as well as African research, technical andfinancial Institutions involved in the livestock sector
Ø Supervise themaintenance of the ALive website, including portfolio and facilitatee-discussions and consultations
Ø Providingpolicy-makers with valuable up-to-date data on livestock in sub-Saharan Africa
3. EducationalQualifications:
Ø A PostgraduateDegree (Msc) in veterinary medicine, animal husbandry, agricultural science orrural economy. PhD is an advantage.
Ø A first leveluniversity degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications andexperience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Ø Post graduatediploma in animal health and production an advantage.
4. Workexperience:
Ø Seven years proven working experience in the animal resource sector of which 3years proven experience at international level
Ø Substantial practical knowledge of regional and/or Africa-wideinitiatives and institutions to support the agricultural/livestock sector
Ø Experience with livestock/agricultural policy and institutionalissues at national, regional and continental levels
Ø Experience in dealing withsenior government and international organization officials
Ø Experience in advocacy and awareness raising activities at highinstitutional level
Ø Experience in managing of projects funded by the European Union,African Development Bank, World Bank and other international developmentpartners in Africa is an advantage
Ø Work experience and strong knowledge of the Africa region is anadvantage
Ø Familiarity with the operations and requirements of the AfricanUnion Commission with regard to development is an advantage
5. Other relevant skills:
Ø Self-starter with the ability to strategically plan own work
Ø Good networker with the ability to maintain a positive and fruitfuldialogue and relationship with the main institutions operating on the Continent
Ø Diplomacy and excellent negotiating skills necessary for dealingwith senior officials in International Organizations, RECs, Governments anddonor organisations
Ø Excellent capacity to analyse, conceptualize, and strategize
Ø Excellent communication skills
Ø Strong administration skills
Ø Excellent writing and communication skills
Ø Ability to work in a multicultural and multidisciplinaryenvironment
6. Languagerequirement: Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages.Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an addedadvantage.
7. Age requirement: Candidates between the age of 30 and 45years would be preferred.
8. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on ashort term contract for period of (11) months, of which the first three monthswill be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will berenewed, subject to satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
9. GenderMainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer andqualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Appply;
11. Remuneration: The salary attached to the position is an annual lump-sum of USD77,229.17 inclusive of all allowances for internationally recruited staff, and USD65,675.81 inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff.
For more information on AU/IBAR and theposition visit the professional opportunities pages at www.au-ibar.org, for ALive go to www.alive-online.org.
Applicationsmust be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website
http://www.aucareers.orgnotlater than 30th March 2012
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Sunday, 25 March 2012
IT Auditor Job Vacancy at African Union Ethiopia
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 4/24/2012
Department: BUREAU OF THE CHAIRPERSON
Post Level P2
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Director of Internal Audit
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCYANNOUNCEMENT: IT AUDITOR
Jobtitle: IT Auditor
Grade: P2
Supervisor: Director of Internal Audit
Directorate: Office of Internal Audit
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Purpose:
Underthe supervision of the Director of Internal Audit and in consultation withother internal audit team, the IT Auditor isresponsible for performinginformation systems audit work. Among others, she/he will be responsible forexamining and evaluation the Commission’s IT strategies, operation and control.She/He will also provide technical assistance for the audit team to undertakeaudit processes in IT environment.
Major duties and responsibilities:
a. Assist in the development and ongoingmaintenance of the departmental IT audit plan,
b. Contribute to the development of theAnnual Internal Audit Plan and develops new and improved procedures andtechniques related to internal controls over systems and technology.
c. Participate in the formulation ofinformation technology strategies, policies and plans,
d. Use and develop knowledge of auditprinciples, control objectives, and methods of investigation and testing,including use of software query and analysis tools.
e. Design and conduct audits of automatedinformation systems and information technology in all areas of the Commission.Review projects with significant Information Technology content,
f. Review and test controls in IT systemsand functions to ensure the integrity and security of information andcontinuity of operations.
g. Draft clear and relevantrecommendations, present it for review,
h. Communicate audit results andrecommendations to all levels of management through oral presentations andwritten reports and follow up their implementation,
i. Perform any other duty as may beassigned.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Candidatesmusthave at least a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, computer science, and/ormanagement information systems and have a firm grasp of technology and securityconcepts. A professional qualificationsuch as the Certified Information System Security Auditor (CISA) or theCertified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) the Certified PublicAccountant (CPA),Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or equivalentfrom a recognized Institution ishighly desirable.
IT Auditormust have at least 8 years of relevant working experience in auditing, of whichat least 3 years should bein IT auditing and/or should have a strong exposureof information technology application and security areas.
Other relevant skills
- Hands-on experience with various programminglanguages, computer operating and database management systems is highlydesirable.
- Working knowledge of data analysis;
- Management experience, excellent interpersonalskills, ability to organize and motivate others, and to work in amulti-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiating skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills.
Language requirement
Proficiency inone of the African Union working languages is a requirement; Knowledge of oneor more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
Age requirement:Candidates must preferably be between 25and 35 years old.
Tenure of Appointment:
Theappointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3)years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationaryperiod. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable,subject to satisfactory performance.
Gender Mainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
How to Apply;
14. . Remuneration:Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus other relatedentitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (42% of basic salary), Housing allowance($17,222.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other educationrelated expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of theCommission.
Applicationsmust be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 24 April 2012 .
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
AddisAbaba (Ethiopia)
Closing date: 4/24/2012
Department: BUREAU OF THE CHAIRPERSON
Post Level P2
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Director of Internal Audit
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCYANNOUNCEMENT: IT AUDITOR
Jobtitle: IT Auditor
Grade: P2
Supervisor: Director of Internal Audit
Directorate: Office of Internal Audit
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job Purpose:
Underthe supervision of the Director of Internal Audit and in consultation withother internal audit team, the IT Auditor isresponsible for performinginformation systems audit work. Among others, she/he will be responsible forexamining and evaluation the Commission’s IT strategies, operation and control.She/He will also provide technical assistance for the audit team to undertakeaudit processes in IT environment.
Major duties and responsibilities:
a. Assist in the development and ongoingmaintenance of the departmental IT audit plan,
b. Contribute to the development of theAnnual Internal Audit Plan and develops new and improved procedures andtechniques related to internal controls over systems and technology.
c. Participate in the formulation ofinformation technology strategies, policies and plans,
d. Use and develop knowledge of auditprinciples, control objectives, and methods of investigation and testing,including use of software query and analysis tools.
e. Design and conduct audits of automatedinformation systems and information technology in all areas of the Commission.Review projects with significant Information Technology content,
f. Review and test controls in IT systemsand functions to ensure the integrity and security of information andcontinuity of operations.
g. Draft clear and relevantrecommendations, present it for review,
h. Communicate audit results andrecommendations to all levels of management through oral presentations andwritten reports and follow up their implementation,
i. Perform any other duty as may beassigned.
Qualifications and Experience Required
Candidatesmusthave at least a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, computer science, and/ormanagement information systems and have a firm grasp of technology and securityconcepts. A professional qualificationsuch as the Certified Information System Security Auditor (CISA) or theCertified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) the Certified PublicAccountant (CPA),Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or equivalentfrom a recognized Institution ishighly desirable.
IT Auditormust have at least 8 years of relevant working experience in auditing, of whichat least 3 years should bein IT auditing and/or should have a strong exposureof information technology application and security areas.
Other relevant skills
- Hands-on experience with various programminglanguages, computer operating and database management systems is highlydesirable.
- Working knowledge of data analysis;
- Management experience, excellent interpersonalskills, ability to organize and motivate others, and to work in amulti-cultural environment;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiating skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills.
Language requirement
Proficiency inone of the African Union working languages is a requirement; Knowledge of oneor more of the other AU working languages would be an added advantage.
Age requirement:Candidates must preferably be between 25and 35 years old.
Tenure of Appointment:
Theappointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3)years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationaryperiod. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable,subject to satisfactory performance.
Gender Mainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
How to Apply;
14. . Remuneration:Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus other relatedentitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (42% of basic salary), Housing allowance($17,222.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other educationrelated expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of theCommission.
Applicationsmust be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.orgnot later than 24 April 2012 .
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
AddisAbaba (Ethiopia)
Auditor Job Vacancy at African Union Ethiopia
Vacancy Ref.: -
Closing date: 4/24/2012
Department: BUREAU OF THE CHAIRPERSON
Post Level P2
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Senior Auditor
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: AUDITOR
Jobtitle: Auditor
Grade: P2
Supervisor: Senior Auditor
Directorate: Office of Internal Audit
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job purpose:
Under the supervision of the SeniorAuditor and in consultation with other internal audit member of staff, the Auditoris responsible for performing audit work. Among others, she/he will beresponsible for examining and evaluation the Commission’s strategies, operationand control
3. Major duties andresponsibilities:
a. Analyze, record and test theCommission’s accounting system and the information it produces.
b. Review the extent of compliance withestablished policies, plans and procedures.
c. Ensure that payments are made for thegoods and services received by the Commission; all collections and receipts areproperly accounted for and any adjustments are authorized properly.
d. Review budget performance with a viewto determining whether the auditee has executed its budget within the authorizedlimits.
e. Examine whether the system of InternalControl is adequate for achieving management’s objectives in an efficient andorderly manner and whether the established procedures are being properlyfollowed.
f. Ensure whether the informationavailable to management is sound and adequate for proper control anddecision-making.
g. Identify and report to the accountablemanagement actual or potential weakness in control where it exists, andrecommend feasible ways of remedy
h. Recommend ways of improving theeconomy, efficiency and effectiveness of operations based upon findings from animpartial and objective examination.
i. Prepare working papers for review.Develop and discuss findings, agree on recommendations and timelines forcorrective action with responsible officer of operations and draftaudit/assignment reports.
j. To perform any other duty as may beassigned.
Educational Qualifications:
Candidates musthave at least a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or Finance Management orCommerce. A professional qualification inAccounting such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMAor equivalent from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
Professional Work experience
Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant working experience inAuditing, Accounting or Financial Management of which at least 3 years shouldbe at lower management level.
Other relevant skills
- Computerliteracy;
- Working knowledge of data analysis;
- Management experience, excellent interpersonal skillsand ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-culturalenvironment;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiating skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills.
Language requirement :
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge ofone or several other working languages would be an added advantage.
Age requirement:
Candidatesmust preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.
Tenure of Appointment:
Theappointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3)years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationaryperiod. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable,subject to satisfactory performance.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
11. Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus other relatedentitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (42% of basic salary), Housing allowance($17,222.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other educationrelated expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of theCommission.
Applicationsmust be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 24 April 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
AddisAbaba (Ethiopia)
Closing date: 4/24/2012
Department: BUREAU OF THE CHAIRPERSON
Post Level P2
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Senior Auditor
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: AUDITOR
Jobtitle: Auditor
Grade: P2
Supervisor: Senior Auditor
Directorate: Office of Internal Audit
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Job purpose:
Under the supervision of the SeniorAuditor and in consultation with other internal audit member of staff, the Auditoris responsible for performing audit work. Among others, she/he will beresponsible for examining and evaluation the Commission’s strategies, operationand control
3. Major duties andresponsibilities:
a. Analyze, record and test theCommission’s accounting system and the information it produces.
b. Review the extent of compliance withestablished policies, plans and procedures.
c. Ensure that payments are made for thegoods and services received by the Commission; all collections and receipts areproperly accounted for and any adjustments are authorized properly.
d. Review budget performance with a viewto determining whether the auditee has executed its budget within the authorizedlimits.
e. Examine whether the system of InternalControl is adequate for achieving management’s objectives in an efficient andorderly manner and whether the established procedures are being properlyfollowed.
f. Ensure whether the informationavailable to management is sound and adequate for proper control anddecision-making.
g. Identify and report to the accountablemanagement actual or potential weakness in control where it exists, andrecommend feasible ways of remedy
h. Recommend ways of improving theeconomy, efficiency and effectiveness of operations based upon findings from animpartial and objective examination.
i. Prepare working papers for review.Develop and discuss findings, agree on recommendations and timelines forcorrective action with responsible officer of operations and draftaudit/assignment reports.
j. To perform any other duty as may beassigned.
Educational Qualifications:
Candidates musthave at least a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or Finance Management orCommerce. A professional qualification inAccounting such as CPA, CA, ACCA, CIMAor equivalent from a recognized Institution will be an added advantage.
Professional Work experience
Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant working experience inAuditing, Accounting or Financial Management of which at least 3 years shouldbe at lower management level.
Other relevant skills
- Computerliteracy;
- Working knowledge of data analysis;
- Management experience, excellent interpersonal skillsand ability to organize and motivate others and to work in a multi-culturalenvironment;
- Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
- Good communication and negotiating skills;
- Good planning and organizational skills.
Language requirement :
Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge ofone or several other working languages would be an added advantage.
Age requirement:
Candidatesmust preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.
Tenure of Appointment:
Theappointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3)years, of which the first twelve months will be considered as a probationaryperiod. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable,subject to satisfactory performance.
10. Gender Mainstreaming:
TheAU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
11. Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$27,892.00 per annum plus other relatedentitlements- e.g. Post adjustment (42% of basic salary), Housing allowance($17,222.40 per annum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other educationrelated expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of theCommission.
Applicationsmust be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 24 April 2012.
Directorateof Administration and Human Resource Management
AfricanUnion Commission
AddisAbaba (Ethiopia)
Director for Political Affairs Job Vacancy at African Union Ethiopia
Job Title: DIRECTOR FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Vacancy Ref.: 10001223
Closing date: 4/8/2012
Department: POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Post Level D1
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Commissioner for Political Affairs
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: DIRECTOR FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS (10001223)
TheAfrican Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is chargedwith spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a New Partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters are located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve these objectives, the AfricanUnion intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver, by amongst others, theimplementation of its organizational structure and the filling of all vacantposts.
The Commission of the African Union invitesapplicants who are citizens of Member States for a position in the Department ofPolitical Affairs which is mainly in charge of Pan Africanstrategies, policies and programmes of cooperation, development and integrationin the fields of human rights, democracy, good governance, electoral systems,civil society organisations, humanitarian affairs, refugees, returnees anddisplaced persons.
1. Post:
Job Title: Directorfor Political Affairs
Post Level: D1
Unit: Office ofthe Director
Supervisor: Commissioner for PoliticalAffairs
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Major duties and responsibilities
· Toadvise the Commissioner on policy and strategy matters and assist in developingand supervising work programmes and in fostering partnerships;
· Toprovide technical guidance and ensure efficient functioning of supervisedDivisions;
· Toorganise and coordinate the preparation and implementation of plans of actionand programmes and activities of the Department;
· Tooversee the functioning and the performance of the Secretariat of the AfricanCommission for Human and Peoples’ Rights and other AU External and LiaisonOffices as assigned;
· Topromote best practices and appropriate working systems;
· Toensure overall management of the Department: personnel, budget, performance,quality, discipline, training, in conformity with relevant rules and proceduresin force;
· Toproduce and submit periodic reports of activities and specific missions;
· Tobuild coherent and constructive working relations with other Departments/Directorates/Offices of the Commission;
· Todevelop and maintain appropriate working relations with partners of the AfricanUnion;
· Toensure wide dissemination of the work of the Department and Commission;
· Toperform any other duties as may be assigned.
3. Educational Qualifications:Candidates must have at least a Masters Degree in Political Science orInternational Relations or Law or Public Administration or Diplomacy andrelated studies.
4. Workexperience requirement: Candidates must have had at least ten (10) years ofprogressively relevant working experience in the areas of Human Rights,Democracy, Good Governance, Civil Society Organisations, and HumanitarianAffairs, Diplomacy of which at least 5 years should be in seniormanagement position.
5. Other relevant skills:
§ Computerliteracy;
§ Workingknowledge of policy analysis and development and programme/project management,implementation and monitoring;
§ Managementexperience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivateothers and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
§ Excellentdrafting and reporting skills;
§ Goodcommunication and negotiating skills;
§ Goodplanning and organizational skills.
6. Language requirement
Proficiency inone of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese) is amust. Knowledge of one or all of the other working languages would be an addedadvantage.
7. Agerequirement:
Candidates must preferably be between 35and 50 years old.
8. Tenure of Appointment:
Theappointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period ofthree (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered aprobationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two yearsrenewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
9 GenderMainstreaming:
The AUCommission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration
How to Apply;
Indicative basic salary of US$ 70,139.00 per annumplus other related entitlements –e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary),housing allowance (US$ 16,819.20 per annum), education allowance (75% oftuition and other education related expenses up to a maximum of US$ 7,800.00per child per annum), etc in accordance with the Rules and RegulationsGoverning the employment of International Civil Servants of the African UnionCommission.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website
http://www.aucareers.org not later than8th April 2012.
Directorate of Administration and Human ResourceManagement
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Vacancy Ref.: 10001223
Closing date: 4/8/2012
Department: POLITICAL AFFAIRS
Post Level D1
Job Category Social Sciences
Immdiate Supervisor Commissioner for Political Affairs
Duty Station Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: DIRECTOR FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS (10001223)
TheAfrican Union, established as a unique Pan African continental body, is chargedwith spearheading Africa’s rapid integration and sustainable development bypromoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples ofAfrica and African States as well as developing a New Partnership worldwide.Its Headquarters are located in Addis Ababa, capital city of Ethiopia.
In seeking to achieve these objectives, the AfricanUnion intends to strengthen its capacity to deliver, by amongst others, theimplementation of its organizational structure and the filling of all vacantposts.
The Commission of the African Union invitesapplicants who are citizens of Member States for a position in the Department ofPolitical Affairs which is mainly in charge of Pan Africanstrategies, policies and programmes of cooperation, development and integrationin the fields of human rights, democracy, good governance, electoral systems,civil society organisations, humanitarian affairs, refugees, returnees anddisplaced persons.
1. Post:
Job Title: Directorfor Political Affairs
Post Level: D1
Unit: Office ofthe Director
Supervisor: Commissioner for PoliticalAffairs
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
2. Major duties and responsibilities
· Toadvise the Commissioner on policy and strategy matters and assist in developingand supervising work programmes and in fostering partnerships;
· Toprovide technical guidance and ensure efficient functioning of supervisedDivisions;
· Toorganise and coordinate the preparation and implementation of plans of actionand programmes and activities of the Department;
· Tooversee the functioning and the performance of the Secretariat of the AfricanCommission for Human and Peoples’ Rights and other AU External and LiaisonOffices as assigned;
· Topromote best practices and appropriate working systems;
· Toensure overall management of the Department: personnel, budget, performance,quality, discipline, training, in conformity with relevant rules and proceduresin force;
· Toproduce and submit periodic reports of activities and specific missions;
· Tobuild coherent and constructive working relations with other Departments/Directorates/Offices of the Commission;
· Todevelop and maintain appropriate working relations with partners of the AfricanUnion;
· Toensure wide dissemination of the work of the Department and Commission;
· Toperform any other duties as may be assigned.
3. Educational Qualifications:Candidates must have at least a Masters Degree in Political Science orInternational Relations or Law or Public Administration or Diplomacy andrelated studies.
4. Workexperience requirement: Candidates must have had at least ten (10) years ofprogressively relevant working experience in the areas of Human Rights,Democracy, Good Governance, Civil Society Organisations, and HumanitarianAffairs, Diplomacy of which at least 5 years should be in seniormanagement position.
5. Other relevant skills:
§ Computerliteracy;
§ Workingknowledge of policy analysis and development and programme/project management,implementation and monitoring;
§ Managementexperience, excellent interpersonal skills and ability to organize and motivateothers and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
§ Excellentdrafting and reporting skills;
§ Goodcommunication and negotiating skills;
§ Goodplanning and organizational skills.
6. Language requirement
Proficiency inone of the AU working languages (English, French, Arabic and Portuguese) is amust. Knowledge of one or all of the other working languages would be an addedadvantage.
7. Agerequirement:
Candidates must preferably be between 35and 50 years old.
8. Tenure of Appointment:
Theappointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period ofthree (3) years, of which the first twelve months will be considered aprobationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two yearsrenewable, subject to satisfactory performance.
9 GenderMainstreaming:
The AUCommission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are stronglyencouraged to apply.
10. Remuneration
How to Apply;
Indicative basic salary of US$ 70,139.00 per annumplus other related entitlements –e.g. post adjustment (46% of basic salary),housing allowance (US$ 16,819.20 per annum), education allowance (75% oftuition and other education related expenses up to a maximum of US$ 7,800.00per child per annum), etc in accordance with the Rules and RegulationsGoverning the employment of International Civil Servants of the African UnionCommission.
Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website
http://www.aucareers.org not later than8th April 2012.
Directorate of Administration and Human ResourceManagement
African Union Commission
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
Administration Temporary Job Vacancy at World Bank Cameroon
Job # 120705
Job Title E T Temporary
Job Family Administration
Location Yaounde, Cameroon
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 20-Mar-2012
Closing Date 03-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The World Bank Office in Yaounde seeks applications from local candidates for the position of Team Assistant. The Team Assistant will carry out the full range of office support work, including managing processes and monitoring schedules related to her/his teams’ products and tasks. She/he will report to the Executive Assistant and initially works under close supervision and guidance. She/He will coordinate extensively with service units and liaise frequently with team members both at headquarters and in the field, as well as external counterparts. She/He may also be assigned responsibility for some aspect of the unit's administrative functions.
Duties and Accountabilities
• Drafts routine correspondence and proofreads materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and style. • Incorporates agreed comments into documents, making full use of shared drives and software capabilities. • Uses word processing or desktop publishing skills to produce complex text, reports, figures, graphs, etc., according to standard Bank formats and distribution. • Coordinates schedules taking priorities into account, monitors changes, and communicates the information to appropriate staff, inside and outside the immediate work unit, including officials outside the Bank Group. • Solves non-routine problems (e.g., responds to requests requiring file search, etc.). • Assists in preparation and logistical planning for various events, e.g. conferences, workshops, negotiations, etc. • In conjunction with and under guidance from staff in a specific discipline, she/he may monitor specific activities within the teams or clusters. • Tracks assigned task/project steps/timetables, coordinates with relevant staff and provides assistance and/or information on project-related matters. • Maintains current distribution lists, phone/address lists of project/product contacts, and distributes documents for the team. • Maintains up-to-date work unit project and other files (both paper and electronic). • Any other duty as it may be assigned by the supervisor Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Internal: Other VP units, IFC and MIGA Other Institutional units such as, but not limited to, CTR, FIN, GEF, RMC, TRE, etc. Staff in all locations, locally and internationally External: Government Officials Consultants External Organizations
Selection Criteria
• Graduation in Secretarial Studies or equivalent and at least 4 years of relevant working experience. • Strong written and verbal communications skills in both English and French, • Demonstrated skills in organizing, prioritizing, scheduling and planning work and other activities internally and externally. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with an extensive network of contacts. • Proven ability to create and work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment, to perform effectively in meeting constantly changing business needs in competing activities and demands. • Applied knowledge of Bank's organization, relevant business practice and procedures, including records management and filing procedures. • Proficiency in using advanced functions of Bank standard computer applications and adaptability to use state-of-the-art software. • Knowledge of and ability to execute business processes involving diverse and intricate work procedures related to the processing and production of assigned outputs in a timely manner. • Good knowledge of unit's business processes and procedures, and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipate next steps. • Ability to retrieve reference materials from various sources (e.g., databases, IRIS or other filing systems, Joint Library, Internet, etc.). • Ability to work beyond normal hours and under pressure. • Ability to pass relevant Bank Group tests as required.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64778866&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120705&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64778834
Job Title E T Temporary
Job Family Administration
Location Yaounde, Cameroon
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 20-Mar-2012
Closing Date 03-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The World Bank Office in Yaounde seeks applications from local candidates for the position of Team Assistant. The Team Assistant will carry out the full range of office support work, including managing processes and monitoring schedules related to her/his teams’ products and tasks. She/he will report to the Executive Assistant and initially works under close supervision and guidance. She/He will coordinate extensively with service units and liaise frequently with team members both at headquarters and in the field, as well as external counterparts. She/He may also be assigned responsibility for some aspect of the unit's administrative functions.
Duties and Accountabilities
• Drafts routine correspondence and proofreads materials using proper grammar, punctuation, and style. • Incorporates agreed comments into documents, making full use of shared drives and software capabilities. • Uses word processing or desktop publishing skills to produce complex text, reports, figures, graphs, etc., according to standard Bank formats and distribution. • Coordinates schedules taking priorities into account, monitors changes, and communicates the information to appropriate staff, inside and outside the immediate work unit, including officials outside the Bank Group. • Solves non-routine problems (e.g., responds to requests requiring file search, etc.). • Assists in preparation and logistical planning for various events, e.g. conferences, workshops, negotiations, etc. • In conjunction with and under guidance from staff in a specific discipline, she/he may monitor specific activities within the teams or clusters. • Tracks assigned task/project steps/timetables, coordinates with relevant staff and provides assistance and/or information on project-related matters. • Maintains current distribution lists, phone/address lists of project/product contacts, and distributes documents for the team. • Maintains up-to-date work unit project and other files (both paper and electronic). • Any other duty as it may be assigned by the supervisor Work implies frequent interaction with the following: Internal: Other VP units, IFC and MIGA Other Institutional units such as, but not limited to, CTR, FIN, GEF, RMC, TRE, etc. Staff in all locations, locally and internationally External: Government Officials Consultants External Organizations
Selection Criteria
• Graduation in Secretarial Studies or equivalent and at least 4 years of relevant working experience. • Strong written and verbal communications skills in both English and French, • Demonstrated skills in organizing, prioritizing, scheduling and planning work and other activities internally and externally. • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with an extensive network of contacts. • Proven ability to create and work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment, to perform effectively in meeting constantly changing business needs in competing activities and demands. • Applied knowledge of Bank's organization, relevant business practice and procedures, including records management and filing procedures. • Proficiency in using advanced functions of Bank standard computer applications and adaptability to use state-of-the-art software. • Knowledge of and ability to execute business processes involving diverse and intricate work procedures related to the processing and production of assigned outputs in a timely manner. • Good knowledge of unit's business processes and procedures, and ability to make appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipate next steps. • Ability to retrieve reference materials from various sources (e.g., databases, IRIS or other filing systems, Joint Library, Internet, etc.). • Ability to work beyond normal hours and under pressure. • Ability to pass relevant Bank Group tests as required.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64778866&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120705&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64778834
Financial Management Consultant Job Vacancy at World Bank Lusaka Zambia
Job # 120675
Job Title E T Consultant
Job Family Financial Management
Location Lusaka, Zambia
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 19-Mar-2012
Closing Date 09-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The World Bank is looking for a Financial Management Specialist (FMS) who is a professional accountant (CPA, CA or equivalent), with a relevant bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance or economics, and at least 5 years of relevant experience in financial management (FM). Public sector experience would be an advantage. The FMS will report to the Regional Financial Management Manager (RFMM) who is part of the core team Africa Region Quality and Knowledge Services Team in Washington, DC. The FMS will work from the World Bank Country Offices in Zambia, and assist in all financial management (FM) aspects related to the World Bank’s operations. The FMS will perform as a member of the various Task Teams of the World Bank financed projects, and in addition lead special purpose initiatives.
Duties and Accountabilities
The FMS is expected to assume the following duties and responsibilities: •Assess the adequacy of the Borrower’s project financial management systems and their ability to manage and monitor World Bank financed projects. This includes budgeting, policies and procedures, internal controls, accounting, financial reporting and auditing; •Carry out supervision work to ensure that projects financial management systems are functioning appropriately, including the review of periodic interim financial reports; •Assess the selection and engagement of auditors, ensuring their suitability including their independence, and competence to perform; and ensure that the borrower provides auditors with all the relevant information (including Terms of Reference and Bank requirements) necessary to carry out their engagement; •Review audited financial statements received, monitor the Borrower's compliance with financial covenants including audit compliance, ensure adequate communication with the Borrower and the project implementing agencies with respect to audits and advise as appropriate; •Provide advice and support to Borrower and the World Bank Task Teams on matters affecting financial management; •Provide financial management guidance for the development of technical assistance programs and evaluate and monitor their implementation; •Provide guidance and advice to borrowers and Bank staff on capacity building in projects and with public sector accountability institutions; •Assess the financial and operational viability of implementing entities (e.g. with respect to revenue earning entities), and to advise on the design and use of financial performance covenants; •Monitor implementation of the agreed action plans for the Country Financial Accountability Assessments (CFAA), and provide technical advice to the Government in the implementation of reform actions; •Complete/update country financial management strategy; and •As requested by the RFMM, undertake other FM activities, as appropriate.
Selection Criteria
The FMS should be a professional accountant (CPA, CA or equivalent) with preferably a Masters degree in accounting, business, finance or economics, and a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial management. Also, the ideal candidates should have: •Knowledge of International Accounting Standards and International Standards on Auditing; •Experience and in-depth familiarity with public sector financial management (desirable); •Experience with internal audit and internal control systems and procedures (including familiarity with COSO), with the ability to assess such systems and recommend remedial action where necessary; •A good understanding of the review of financial statements including statements which link financial to non-financial information; •Experience in auditing, including assessing audit competence, and to the ability to analyze the impact of qualified audit reports and matters arising from management letters; •Understanding of management information systems and the application of new information technologies; •Capacity to function as a member of multi-disciplinary team, search for common ground, and where appropriate recommend decisive actions; •Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English and to negotiate substantive and difficult issues with senior government officials; and •Demonstrated ability to deal with complex analytical and strategic work; process coordination; and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently with the clients The FMS should be willing to travel frequently.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64778866&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120675&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64778834
Job Title E T Consultant
Job Family Financial Management
Location Lusaka, Zambia
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 19-Mar-2012
Closing Date 09-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The World Bank is looking for a Financial Management Specialist (FMS) who is a professional accountant (CPA, CA or equivalent), with a relevant bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance or economics, and at least 5 years of relevant experience in financial management (FM). Public sector experience would be an advantage. The FMS will report to the Regional Financial Management Manager (RFMM) who is part of the core team Africa Region Quality and Knowledge Services Team in Washington, DC. The FMS will work from the World Bank Country Offices in Zambia, and assist in all financial management (FM) aspects related to the World Bank’s operations. The FMS will perform as a member of the various Task Teams of the World Bank financed projects, and in addition lead special purpose initiatives.
Duties and Accountabilities
The FMS is expected to assume the following duties and responsibilities: •Assess the adequacy of the Borrower’s project financial management systems and their ability to manage and monitor World Bank financed projects. This includes budgeting, policies and procedures, internal controls, accounting, financial reporting and auditing; •Carry out supervision work to ensure that projects financial management systems are functioning appropriately, including the review of periodic interim financial reports; •Assess the selection and engagement of auditors, ensuring their suitability including their independence, and competence to perform; and ensure that the borrower provides auditors with all the relevant information (including Terms of Reference and Bank requirements) necessary to carry out their engagement; •Review audited financial statements received, monitor the Borrower's compliance with financial covenants including audit compliance, ensure adequate communication with the Borrower and the project implementing agencies with respect to audits and advise as appropriate; •Provide advice and support to Borrower and the World Bank Task Teams on matters affecting financial management; •Provide financial management guidance for the development of technical assistance programs and evaluate and monitor their implementation; •Provide guidance and advice to borrowers and Bank staff on capacity building in projects and with public sector accountability institutions; •Assess the financial and operational viability of implementing entities (e.g. with respect to revenue earning entities), and to advise on the design and use of financial performance covenants; •Monitor implementation of the agreed action plans for the Country Financial Accountability Assessments (CFAA), and provide technical advice to the Government in the implementation of reform actions; •Complete/update country financial management strategy; and •As requested by the RFMM, undertake other FM activities, as appropriate.
Selection Criteria
The FMS should be a professional accountant (CPA, CA or equivalent) with preferably a Masters degree in accounting, business, finance or economics, and a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience in financial management. Also, the ideal candidates should have: •Knowledge of International Accounting Standards and International Standards on Auditing; •Experience and in-depth familiarity with public sector financial management (desirable); •Experience with internal audit and internal control systems and procedures (including familiarity with COSO), with the ability to assess such systems and recommend remedial action where necessary; •A good understanding of the review of financial statements including statements which link financial to non-financial information; •Experience in auditing, including assessing audit competence, and to the ability to analyze the impact of qualified audit reports and matters arising from management letters; •Understanding of management information systems and the application of new information technologies; •Capacity to function as a member of multi-disciplinary team, search for common ground, and where appropriate recommend decisive actions; •Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English and to negotiate substantive and difficult issues with senior government officials; and •Demonstrated ability to deal with complex analytical and strategic work; process coordination; and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently with the clients The FMS should be willing to travel frequently.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64778866&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120675&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64778834
Finance Assistant Job Vacancy at World Bank Kenya
Job # 120707
Job Title Finance Assistant (CTRLD, Kenya)
Job Family Other
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 20-Mar-2012
Closing Date 10-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]; Portuguese [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Controller’s Vice Presidency (CTR) is responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting and internal control framework for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA) and the extensive Trust Fund/Partnership portfolio of these two entities. The Controller’s Vice Presidency is also responsible for expressing Finance’s viewpoint on controls over Bank operations particularly those which validate the appropriateness of loan disbursements. Organizationally, CTR comprises the (1) Financial Instruments Accounting and Valuation, (2) Loans, and (3) Client Services Departments, as well as the Financial Analysis and Reporting, Accounting Policy, Knowledge Dissemination, and Operational Risks and Controls units. These teams collectively include approximately 400 staff; of which 150 are located in Washington with the remaining 250 located in regional offices the largest being in Chennai, India. The Loan Department is the focal point within the Bank for exercising fiduciary controls over its lending operations, including responsibility for ensuring that loan funds are used for their intended purposes. In this regard it collaborates actively and maintains close working relationships with Regional Management, Financial Management (FM) and Procurement (PR) Networks, Legal Department (LEG), Treasury Department (TRE), Concessional Finance and Global Partnerships (CFP), Department of Institutional Integrity (INT) and the Internal Auditing Department (IAD) in discharging this responsibility. The Loan Department also coordinates closely with Operational Policy and Country Services (OPCS) on professional excellence on the part of all financial professionals employed by the institution, and supports building the capacity of Bank borrowers to enable them to introduce and maintain sound accounting and financial management systems and procedures relating to public funds. CTRLD has approximately 120 staff, with about one third currently based in Washington, DC and the others located in six main regional centers around the world (Brasilia, Beijing, Zagreb, Chennai, Manila, and Johannesburg). The Loan Department (CTRLD), which is currently being realigned so as to be more client focused, is primarily responsible for the formulation and administration of the Bank's financial policies and procedures relating to disbursement of funds from IBRD loans, IDA credits, the Project Preparation Facility (PPF), Institutional Development Fund (IDF) Grants, Recipient-Executed Trust Funds and other financial products of the Bank. As part of this realignment, CTRLD is opening a Regional Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi Regional Center will follow the staffing model of others teams –with a solid team of finance assistants, analysts, and a Team Leader. The Finance Assistant is a member of the Loan Operations team in the Loan Department (CTR). Finance Assistants (FAs) are primarily responsible for determination of the completeness of borrowers’ requests in accordance with the Bank’s policies and procedures, verification of documentation and processing of disbursements or other loan transactions. In addition, they provide support to negotiations, mission preparation, and disbursement seminars. FAs work under the technical supervision of Finance Analysts and report to the Team Lead. The FA at level GD works on withdrawal application processing and related tasks with minimal supervision. The Finance Assistant might be requested to contribute to Departmental initiatives, or to participate in Financial Management network activities and contribute to corporate initiatives. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
Disbursement Transaction Processing • Process all types of withdrawal and special commitment requests, including complex transactions. Ensure completeness of supporting documentation and enter Detail of Expenditures (DOE) in the Loan Administration System (iLAP); follow up with Task Team Leaders and Procurement Staff as needed; • Draft correspondence to the borrowers or operational staff; • Review the pending refunds and other adjustment transactions. Initiate processing in coordination with the Client Services Loans team (CTRNF) or Treasury (TRE) where appropriate; • Process special commitment amendments and prepare amendment letters. Portfolio Management • Assist in closing of projects and finalizing the files for transfer to the Loan Department Record Center; • Answer questions from Task Team Leaders, borrowers, commercial banks, and suppliers on payments, balances, and application status. Departmental/ Divisional Tasks • Participate in departmental/divisional task forces; • Identify issues relating to CTR policies, procedures and guidelines and recommend actions or enhancements; • Participate in new systems development and user testing; • Undertake ad-hoc assignments at the discretion of the Team Leader and/or Manager. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: • Counterparts within and across sectors, networks especially OPCS (Financial Management, Procurement, and Operational Services), Regional staff, Information Solutions Group, Treasury, Legal, and other units integral to delivery of business objectives. • Counterparts in government and project implementation units and in a variety of international and professional organizations.
Selection Criteria
• Minimum Education: Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) is preferred, with Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Finance or Business and a minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience in portfolio management, project implementation, accounting and/or contract management. • Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English (essential) and one of the two/ or both French (essential) and Portuguese (essential). Fluency in all three languages will be a plus. • Knowledge of internal controls and procedures • Knowledge of the Bank operational policies, including understanding of Bank policies and practices related to disbursement and contract management, would be an advantage. • Ability to appropriately apply operational policies, as they relate to disbursements. • Attention to detail and numerical accuracy. • Understanding of information systems and the application of new technology. • Ability to deal with rapidly shifting priorities and work demands, and willingness to learn new skills and seek help from others, including ability to manage complex projects, and multiple tasks against ambitious deadlines. • Capacity to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues. • Committed team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Willingness to extend him/herself to meet deadlines. • Fully proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point). Working knowledge of other World Bank applications (desirable).
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120707&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Job Title Finance Assistant (CTRLD, Kenya)
Job Family Other
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 20-Mar-2012
Closing Date 10-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]; Portuguese [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Controller’s Vice Presidency (CTR) is responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting and internal control framework for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA) and the extensive Trust Fund/Partnership portfolio of these two entities. The Controller’s Vice Presidency is also responsible for expressing Finance’s viewpoint on controls over Bank operations particularly those which validate the appropriateness of loan disbursements. Organizationally, CTR comprises the (1) Financial Instruments Accounting and Valuation, (2) Loans, and (3) Client Services Departments, as well as the Financial Analysis and Reporting, Accounting Policy, Knowledge Dissemination, and Operational Risks and Controls units. These teams collectively include approximately 400 staff; of which 150 are located in Washington with the remaining 250 located in regional offices the largest being in Chennai, India. The Loan Department is the focal point within the Bank for exercising fiduciary controls over its lending operations, including responsibility for ensuring that loan funds are used for their intended purposes. In this regard it collaborates actively and maintains close working relationships with Regional Management, Financial Management (FM) and Procurement (PR) Networks, Legal Department (LEG), Treasury Department (TRE), Concessional Finance and Global Partnerships (CFP), Department of Institutional Integrity (INT) and the Internal Auditing Department (IAD) in discharging this responsibility. The Loan Department also coordinates closely with Operational Policy and Country Services (OPCS) on professional excellence on the part of all financial professionals employed by the institution, and supports building the capacity of Bank borrowers to enable them to introduce and maintain sound accounting and financial management systems and procedures relating to public funds. CTRLD has approximately 120 staff, with about one third currently based in Washington, DC and the others located in six main regional centers around the world (Brasilia, Beijing, Zagreb, Chennai, Manila, and Johannesburg). The Loan Department (CTRLD), which is currently being realigned so as to be more client focused, is primarily responsible for the formulation and administration of the Bank's financial policies and procedures relating to disbursement of funds from IBRD loans, IDA credits, the Project Preparation Facility (PPF), Institutional Development Fund (IDF) Grants, Recipient-Executed Trust Funds and other financial products of the Bank. As part of this realignment, CTRLD is opening a Regional Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi Regional Center will follow the staffing model of others teams –with a solid team of finance assistants, analysts, and a Team Leader. The Finance Assistant is a member of the Loan Operations team in the Loan Department (CTR). Finance Assistants (FAs) are primarily responsible for determination of the completeness of borrowers’ requests in accordance with the Bank’s policies and procedures, verification of documentation and processing of disbursements or other loan transactions. In addition, they provide support to negotiations, mission preparation, and disbursement seminars. FAs work under the technical supervision of Finance Analysts and report to the Team Lead. The FA at level GD works on withdrawal application processing and related tasks with minimal supervision. The Finance Assistant might be requested to contribute to Departmental initiatives, or to participate in Financial Management network activities and contribute to corporate initiatives. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
Disbursement Transaction Processing • Process all types of withdrawal and special commitment requests, including complex transactions. Ensure completeness of supporting documentation and enter Detail of Expenditures (DOE) in the Loan Administration System (iLAP); follow up with Task Team Leaders and Procurement Staff as needed; • Draft correspondence to the borrowers or operational staff; • Review the pending refunds and other adjustment transactions. Initiate processing in coordination with the Client Services Loans team (CTRNF) or Treasury (TRE) where appropriate; • Process special commitment amendments and prepare amendment letters. Portfolio Management • Assist in closing of projects and finalizing the files for transfer to the Loan Department Record Center; • Answer questions from Task Team Leaders, borrowers, commercial banks, and suppliers on payments, balances, and application status. Departmental/ Divisional Tasks • Participate in departmental/divisional task forces; • Identify issues relating to CTR policies, procedures and guidelines and recommend actions or enhancements; • Participate in new systems development and user testing; • Undertake ad-hoc assignments at the discretion of the Team Leader and/or Manager. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: • Counterparts within and across sectors, networks especially OPCS (Financial Management, Procurement, and Operational Services), Regional staff, Information Solutions Group, Treasury, Legal, and other units integral to delivery of business objectives. • Counterparts in government and project implementation units and in a variety of international and professional organizations.
Selection Criteria
• Minimum Education: Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent) is preferred, with Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Finance or Business and a minimum of 3 years of direct relevant experience in portfolio management, project implementation, accounting and/or contract management. • Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English (essential) and one of the two/ or both French (essential) and Portuguese (essential). Fluency in all three languages will be a plus. • Knowledge of internal controls and procedures • Knowledge of the Bank operational policies, including understanding of Bank policies and practices related to disbursement and contract management, would be an advantage. • Ability to appropriately apply operational policies, as they relate to disbursements. • Attention to detail and numerical accuracy. • Understanding of information systems and the application of new technology. • Ability to deal with rapidly shifting priorities and work demands, and willingness to learn new skills and seek help from others, including ability to manage complex projects, and multiple tasks against ambitious deadlines. • Capacity to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues. • Committed team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Willingness to extend him/herself to meet deadlines. • Fully proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point). Working knowledge of other World Bank applications (desirable).
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120707&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Finance Analyst Job Vacancy at World Bank Kenya
Job # 120709
Job Title Finance Analyst (CTRLD, Kenya)
Job Family Other
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 20-Mar-2012
Closing Date 10-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]; Portuguese [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Controller’s Vice Presidency (CTR) is responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting and internal control framework for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA) and the extensive Trust Fund/Partnership portfolio of these two entities. The Controller’s Vice Presidency is also responsible for expressing Finance’s viewpoint on controls over Bank operations particularly those which validate the appropriateness of loan disbursements. Organizationally, CTR comprises the (1) Financial Instruments Accounting and Valuation, (2) Loans, and (3) Client Services Departments, as well as the Financial Analysis and Reporting, Accounting Policy, Knowledge Dissemination, and Operational Risks and Controls units. These teams collectively include approximately 400 staff; of which 150 are located in Washington with the remaining 250 located in regional offices the largest being in Chennai, India. The Loan Department is the focal point within the Bank for exercising fiduciary controls over its lending operations, including responsibility for ensuring that loan funds are used for their intended purposes. In this regard it collaborates actively and maintains close working relationships with Regional Management, Financial Management (FM) and Procurement (PR) Networks, Legal Department (LEG), Treasury Department (TRE), Concessional Finance and Global Partnerships (CFP), Department of Institutional Integrity (INT) and the Internal Auditing Department (IAD) in discharging this responsibility. The Loan Department also coordinates closely with Operational Policy and Country Services (OPCS) on professional excellence on the part of all financial professionals employed by the institution, and supports building the capacity of Bank borrowers to enable them to introduce and maintain sound accounting and financial management systems and procedures relating to public funds. CTRLD has approximately 120 staff, with about one quarter currently based in Washington, DC and the others located in six main regional centers around the world (Brasilia, Beijing, Zagreb, Chennai, Manila, and Johannesburg). The Loan Department (CTRLD), which is currently being realigned so as to be more client focused, is primarily responsible for the formulation and administration of the Bank's financial policies and procedures relating to disbursement of funds from IBRD loans, IDA credits, the Project Preparation Facility (PPF), Institutional Development Fund (IDF) Grants, Recipient-Executed Trust Funds and other financial products of the Bank. As part of this realignment, CTRLD is opening a Regional Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi Regional Center will follow the staffing model of others teams –with a solid team of finance assistants, analysts, and a Team Leader. The Finance Analyst is a member of the Loan Operations team in the Loan Department (CTR). Finance Analyst (FNs) contribute to various team responsibilities, such as disbursement transaction and analysis, project management and capacity building. The FNs plays an important role in ensuring the financial accountability of borrowers/recipients, specifically that loan proceeds are used for the purposes intended and are eligible in accordance with the World Bank policies and procedures. The FN might be requested to contribute to Department or corporate initiatives. The position requires strong accounting and auditing skills, client orientation and drive for the results. The FN provides technical support to the finance assistant and reports to the Regional Center Team Leader and Finance Officer for the assigned portfolio. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
Disbursement Transaction Processing/ Portfolio Management • Analyze and determine the appropriateness of borrowers’/recipients’ requests for disbursements and the supporting documentation and compliance with the World Bank’s policies and the provisions of the legal agreements and related documents • Provide first level approval of requests from borrowers/recipients for payments • Ensure prompt and accurate entry/updating of the financial master data of all loans/credits/grants • Perform loan portfolio management, such as loan closing, extension, designated account management among others • Respond to questions regarding payments, disbursement procedures, and other financial matters • Identify issues and systemic problems relating borrower capacity and provide/recommend corrective measures • Provide direction to the Finance Assistant working in his/her country portfolio • Provide training to internal and external audiences –operations, financial management, and country office staff, clients (borrowers, PMU). • Answer questions from Task Team Leaders, borrowers, commercial banks, and suppliers on payments, balances, and application status. Departmental/ Divisional Tasks • Participate in departmental/divisional task forces; • Identify issues relating to CTR policies, procedures and guidelines and recommend actions or enhancements; • Participate in new systems development and user testing; • Undertake ad-hoc assignments at the discretion of the Team Leader and/or Manager. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: • Counterparts within and across sectors, networks especially OPCS (Financial Management, Procurement, and Operational Services), Regional staff, Information Solutions Group, Treasury, Legal, and other units integral to delivery of business objectives. • Counterparts in government and project implementation units and in a variety of international and professional organizations.
Selection Criteria
• Minimum Education: Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CFA or equivalent), with Master's degree in Accounting. Finance or Business and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, project implementation, accounting, auditing and/or contract management. • Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English (essential) and one of the two/ or both French (essential) and Portuguese (essential). Fluency on all three languages will be a plus. • Knowledge of internal controls and procedures • Knowledge of the Bank operational policies, including understanding of Bank policies and practices related to disbursement and contract management, would be an advantage. • Ability to appropriately apply operational policies, as they relate to disbursements. • Experience delivering training in the required languages (English, French, and Portuguese). Ability to prepare learning materials and presentations. • Attention to detail and numerical accuracy. • Understanding of information systems and the application of new technology. • Ability to deal with rapidly shifting priorities and work demands, and willingness to learn new skills and seek help from others. • Capacity to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues. • Ability to manage complex projects, and multiple tasks against ambitious deadlines • Committed team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Willingness to extend him/herself to meet deadlines. • Fully proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point). Working knowledge of other World Bank applications (desirable). • Willingness to travel on short-term assignments.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120709&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Job Title Finance Analyst (CTRLD, Kenya)
Job Family Other
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 20-Mar-2012
Closing Date 10-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]; Portuguese [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The Controller’s Vice Presidency (CTR) is responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting and internal control framework for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA) and the extensive Trust Fund/Partnership portfolio of these two entities. The Controller’s Vice Presidency is also responsible for expressing Finance’s viewpoint on controls over Bank operations particularly those which validate the appropriateness of loan disbursements. Organizationally, CTR comprises the (1) Financial Instruments Accounting and Valuation, (2) Loans, and (3) Client Services Departments, as well as the Financial Analysis and Reporting, Accounting Policy, Knowledge Dissemination, and Operational Risks and Controls units. These teams collectively include approximately 400 staff; of which 150 are located in Washington with the remaining 250 located in regional offices the largest being in Chennai, India. The Loan Department is the focal point within the Bank for exercising fiduciary controls over its lending operations, including responsibility for ensuring that loan funds are used for their intended purposes. In this regard it collaborates actively and maintains close working relationships with Regional Management, Financial Management (FM) and Procurement (PR) Networks, Legal Department (LEG), Treasury Department (TRE), Concessional Finance and Global Partnerships (CFP), Department of Institutional Integrity (INT) and the Internal Auditing Department (IAD) in discharging this responsibility. The Loan Department also coordinates closely with Operational Policy and Country Services (OPCS) on professional excellence on the part of all financial professionals employed by the institution, and supports building the capacity of Bank borrowers to enable them to introduce and maintain sound accounting and financial management systems and procedures relating to public funds. CTRLD has approximately 120 staff, with about one quarter currently based in Washington, DC and the others located in six main regional centers around the world (Brasilia, Beijing, Zagreb, Chennai, Manila, and Johannesburg). The Loan Department (CTRLD), which is currently being realigned so as to be more client focused, is primarily responsible for the formulation and administration of the Bank's financial policies and procedures relating to disbursement of funds from IBRD loans, IDA credits, the Project Preparation Facility (PPF), Institutional Development Fund (IDF) Grants, Recipient-Executed Trust Funds and other financial products of the Bank. As part of this realignment, CTRLD is opening a Regional Center in Nairobi, Kenya. The Nairobi Regional Center will follow the staffing model of others teams –with a solid team of finance assistants, analysts, and a Team Leader. The Finance Analyst is a member of the Loan Operations team in the Loan Department (CTR). Finance Analyst (FNs) contribute to various team responsibilities, such as disbursement transaction and analysis, project management and capacity building. The FNs plays an important role in ensuring the financial accountability of borrowers/recipients, specifically that loan proceeds are used for the purposes intended and are eligible in accordance with the World Bank policies and procedures. The FN might be requested to contribute to Department or corporate initiatives. The position requires strong accounting and auditing skills, client orientation and drive for the results. The FN provides technical support to the finance assistant and reports to the Regional Center Team Leader and Finance Officer for the assigned portfolio. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
Disbursement Transaction Processing/ Portfolio Management • Analyze and determine the appropriateness of borrowers’/recipients’ requests for disbursements and the supporting documentation and compliance with the World Bank’s policies and the provisions of the legal agreements and related documents • Provide first level approval of requests from borrowers/recipients for payments • Ensure prompt and accurate entry/updating of the financial master data of all loans/credits/grants • Perform loan portfolio management, such as loan closing, extension, designated account management among others • Respond to questions regarding payments, disbursement procedures, and other financial matters • Identify issues and systemic problems relating borrower capacity and provide/recommend corrective measures • Provide direction to the Finance Assistant working in his/her country portfolio • Provide training to internal and external audiences –operations, financial management, and country office staff, clients (borrowers, PMU). • Answer questions from Task Team Leaders, borrowers, commercial banks, and suppliers on payments, balances, and application status. Departmental/ Divisional Tasks • Participate in departmental/divisional task forces; • Identify issues relating to CTR policies, procedures and guidelines and recommend actions or enhancements; • Participate in new systems development and user testing; • Undertake ad-hoc assignments at the discretion of the Team Leader and/or Manager. Work implies frequent interaction with the following: • Counterparts within and across sectors, networks especially OPCS (Financial Management, Procurement, and Operational Services), Regional staff, Information Solutions Group, Treasury, Legal, and other units integral to delivery of business objectives. • Counterparts in government and project implementation units and in a variety of international and professional organizations.
Selection Criteria
• Minimum Education: Professional certification (CPA, ACCA, CA, CFA or equivalent), with Master's degree in Accounting. Finance or Business and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in portfolio management, project implementation, accounting, auditing and/or contract management. • Language Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally, in English (essential) and one of the two/ or both French (essential) and Portuguese (essential). Fluency on all three languages will be a plus. • Knowledge of internal controls and procedures • Knowledge of the Bank operational policies, including understanding of Bank policies and practices related to disbursement and contract management, would be an advantage. • Ability to appropriately apply operational policies, as they relate to disbursements. • Experience delivering training in the required languages (English, French, and Portuguese). Ability to prepare learning materials and presentations. • Attention to detail and numerical accuracy. • Understanding of information systems and the application of new technology. • Ability to deal with rapidly shifting priorities and work demands, and willingness to learn new skills and seek help from others. • Capacity to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues. • Ability to manage complex projects, and multiple tasks against ambitious deadlines • Committed team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Willingness to extend him/herself to meet deadlines. • Fully proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, Power Point). Working knowledge of other World Bank applications (desirable). • Willingness to travel on short-term assignments.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120709&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Online Communications Officer Job Vacancy at World Bank Kenya
Job # 120711
Job Title Online Communications Officer (Kenya)
Job Family Communications
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 20-Mar-2012
Closing Date 12-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The World Bank’s Africa Region—which has approximately 1600 members of staff , 60% of which are based in more than 38 offices on the continent—is committed to helping African clients realize their development potential, with a focus on growth, impact on the poor, inclusiveness and employment generation. The mission of Africa Strategic Communications Department (AFRSC) is to enhance the impact of the World Bank's development assistance and quality of debate around development issues in Africa through strategic and effective communications. This includes fostering better communications within Africa countries and partner countries between policy makers and internal stakeholders as well as outreach by the World Bank to civil society in the Africa region, part 1 constituencies, and regional organizations. AFRSC also works with other Bank communications colleagues to reach audiences outside Africa that influence Africa progress. The region’s website is an integral part of the communications and outreach effort. It informs the world of who we are and what we do, raises awareness of development issues, and shares development knowledge with our clients. In addition, the site builds the Bank’s global brand by ensuring transparency in our policies, programs, and projects. AFRSC seeks an enthusiastic and talented online professional to head a “web hub” being established in Kenya to improve the Bank’s ability to share knowledge and engage with key audiences in Kenya , Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda, Eritrea, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan The Online Communications Officer position, based in Nairobi, will coordinate a full range of online activities and ensure the sites meet the highest quality standards. Principle duties include conceptualizing and producing new content in line with the regional communications strategy, overseeing time-bound campaigns, and coordinating online responses to development issues related to both the assigned countries and the region as a whole, including the use of social media tools. The position reports to the AFRSC Manager in Washington, who supervises and oversees the work program of the region’s communications team. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
The Kenya Country Hub Online Communications Officer plays a strong content coordination and project management role in the day-to-day operation of the hub’s sites, as well as coordinating with to the AFR Communications Team. Among the principal responsibilities of the position are: • Ensuring that the sites within the hub are operated in alignment with appropriate vice-presidential and corporate priorities, as well as with the Bank’s web-related policies. • Preparing and maintaining web editorial calendars in coordination with the AFR web team and country office communications staff. • Planning and integrating the use of social media and other audience engagement tools as part of the regional strategy. • Working closely with regional and country office staff in conceptualizing and writing content or commissioning specific content to be written by online writers or staff elsewhere in Bank. • Facilitating and coordinating the presentation of country-specific content, including design of country-by-country editorial calendars, regular monitoring of content for quality and timeliness, and on-going communications with individual country offices and across the region to foster audience engagement. • Conceptualizing and commissioning multimedia content to support web outreach. • Applying editorial processes and approval workflows in the Bank’s web content management system, as well as reviewing, editing and writing content for publication. • Providing guidance to country office staff engaged in web publishing. • Managing translation of content between English and other languages as appropriate. • Reviewing and monitoring sites for quality and timeliness, as well as for compliance with Bank information management procedures and practices. • Developing and leading implementation of online campaigns (content marketing) to target key audiences, and measuring success in achieving them. • Establishing key performance indicators and reviewing web metrics reports; sharing results and recommendations with appropriate management and staff. • Engaging in user research and determining audience needs; acting on audience feedback. The Kenya Country Hub Online Communications Officer supports the AFR web team in raising the visibility and improving the structure of country and regional online communications by: • Translating regional strategic objectives into an online communication action plans, including detailed editorial calendars for each assigned country. • Implementing the plans using social media, multimedia, and other tools where relevant. • Identifying opportunities to use existing and emerging online tools; providing support and one-to-one training for country office staff in the use of current and emerging online communication channels. • Participating in related web governance groups to represent the views of the region and countries in the hub, sharing knowledge, and ensuring good practices. • Advocating and articulating proposals and ideas to improve the Banks’ website for countries in the hub.
Selection Criteria
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Communications, International Relations/Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science or other related disciplines, with a minimum of 5 years (with master’s) or 10 years (with bachelor’s) of relevant experience. • A minimum of five years experience in writing and/or editing for the web. • Proven writing and editing skills, with a strong command of English and the ability to convey complex ideas in a creative, clear, direct, and lively style. • Knowledge and applied work experience in social media principles and Web 2.0 technologies sufficient to execute, lead or advise others in assuring that online communication and audience engagement tools and channels are fully leveraged. • Ability to initiate and manage a continuing editorial process and to conceptualize and execute the online packaging of content. • Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and team skills; demonstrated client orientation; sensitized in working in a diverse and multicultural environment. • An in-depth understanding and problem-solving approach to project management as it relates to complex, multifunctional projects. • Ability to leverage online communication tools and methodologies (such as online monitoring, web analytics, or other online measurement tools) and to lead research efforts that identify and map project stakeholders or intended audiences, and to develop and analyze online communications performance indicators. • Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and capably handle/juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines. Experience working with cross-functional teams. • In-depth knowledge of international trends and political/economic issues related to development. • Experience producing for the web and a basic working knowledge of software packages for page formatting, image management, videos, and content preparation (HTML, Photoshop, and similar software preferred). • Experience in search engine optimization and online marketing.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120711&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Job Title Online Communications Officer (Kenya)
Job Family Communications
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 20-Mar-2012
Closing Date 12-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]; French [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The World Bank’s Africa Region—which has approximately 1600 members of staff , 60% of which are based in more than 38 offices on the continent—is committed to helping African clients realize their development potential, with a focus on growth, impact on the poor, inclusiveness and employment generation. The mission of Africa Strategic Communications Department (AFRSC) is to enhance the impact of the World Bank's development assistance and quality of debate around development issues in Africa through strategic and effective communications. This includes fostering better communications within Africa countries and partner countries between policy makers and internal stakeholders as well as outreach by the World Bank to civil society in the Africa region, part 1 constituencies, and regional organizations. AFRSC also works with other Bank communications colleagues to reach audiences outside Africa that influence Africa progress. The region’s website is an integral part of the communications and outreach effort. It informs the world of who we are and what we do, raises awareness of development issues, and shares development knowledge with our clients. In addition, the site builds the Bank’s global brand by ensuring transparency in our policies, programs, and projects. AFRSC seeks an enthusiastic and talented online professional to head a “web hub” being established in Kenya to improve the Bank’s ability to share knowledge and engage with key audiences in Kenya , Tanzania, Burundi, Uganda, Eritrea, Rwanda, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Sudan The Online Communications Officer position, based in Nairobi, will coordinate a full range of online activities and ensure the sites meet the highest quality standards. Principle duties include conceptualizing and producing new content in line with the regional communications strategy, overseeing time-bound campaigns, and coordinating online responses to development issues related to both the assigned countries and the region as a whole, including the use of social media tools. The position reports to the AFRSC Manager in Washington, who supervises and oversees the work program of the region’s communications team. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
The Kenya Country Hub Online Communications Officer plays a strong content coordination and project management role in the day-to-day operation of the hub’s sites, as well as coordinating with to the AFR Communications Team. Among the principal responsibilities of the position are: • Ensuring that the sites within the hub are operated in alignment with appropriate vice-presidential and corporate priorities, as well as with the Bank’s web-related policies. • Preparing and maintaining web editorial calendars in coordination with the AFR web team and country office communications staff. • Planning and integrating the use of social media and other audience engagement tools as part of the regional strategy. • Working closely with regional and country office staff in conceptualizing and writing content or commissioning specific content to be written by online writers or staff elsewhere in Bank. • Facilitating and coordinating the presentation of country-specific content, including design of country-by-country editorial calendars, regular monitoring of content for quality and timeliness, and on-going communications with individual country offices and across the region to foster audience engagement. • Conceptualizing and commissioning multimedia content to support web outreach. • Applying editorial processes and approval workflows in the Bank’s web content management system, as well as reviewing, editing and writing content for publication. • Providing guidance to country office staff engaged in web publishing. • Managing translation of content between English and other languages as appropriate. • Reviewing and monitoring sites for quality and timeliness, as well as for compliance with Bank information management procedures and practices. • Developing and leading implementation of online campaigns (content marketing) to target key audiences, and measuring success in achieving them. • Establishing key performance indicators and reviewing web metrics reports; sharing results and recommendations with appropriate management and staff. • Engaging in user research and determining audience needs; acting on audience feedback. The Kenya Country Hub Online Communications Officer supports the AFR web team in raising the visibility and improving the structure of country and regional online communications by: • Translating regional strategic objectives into an online communication action plans, including detailed editorial calendars for each assigned country. • Implementing the plans using social media, multimedia, and other tools where relevant. • Identifying opportunities to use existing and emerging online tools; providing support and one-to-one training for country office staff in the use of current and emerging online communication channels. • Participating in related web governance groups to represent the views of the region and countries in the hub, sharing knowledge, and ensuring good practices. • Advocating and articulating proposals and ideas to improve the Banks’ website for countries in the hub.
Selection Criteria
• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Communications, International Relations/Public Affairs, Journalism, Marketing, Political Science or other related disciplines, with a minimum of 5 years (with master’s) or 10 years (with bachelor’s) of relevant experience. • A minimum of five years experience in writing and/or editing for the web. • Proven writing and editing skills, with a strong command of English and the ability to convey complex ideas in a creative, clear, direct, and lively style. • Knowledge and applied work experience in social media principles and Web 2.0 technologies sufficient to execute, lead or advise others in assuring that online communication and audience engagement tools and channels are fully leveraged. • Ability to initiate and manage a continuing editorial process and to conceptualize and execute the online packaging of content. • Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, and team skills; demonstrated client orientation; sensitized in working in a diverse and multicultural environment. • An in-depth understanding and problem-solving approach to project management as it relates to complex, multifunctional projects. • Ability to leverage online communication tools and methodologies (such as online monitoring, web analytics, or other online measurement tools) and to lead research efforts that identify and map project stakeholders or intended audiences, and to develop and analyze online communications performance indicators. • Ability to prioritize, work well under pressure and capably handle/juggle multiple tasks within tight deadlines. Experience working with cross-functional teams. • In-depth knowledge of international trends and political/economic issues related to development. • Experience producing for the web and a basic working knowledge of software packages for page formatting, image management, videos, and content preparation (HTML, Photoshop, and similar software preferred). • Experience in search engine optimization and online marketing.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120711&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Human Resources Analyst Job Vacancy at World Bank Nairobi Kenya
Job # 120710
Job Title Human Resources Analyst (Kenya)
Job Family Human Resources
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 20-Mar-2012
Closing Date 10-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The World Bank is looking for a Human Resources Analyst (HRA) to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Bank’s Kenya duty location has been growing due to accelerated decentralization and expanded responsibilities which include the Global Center on Security, Conflict and Development. In response to these developments the Kenya HR Team is further strengthening the delivery of HR business support by opening up a new position of HR Analyst. The HR Analyst will be part of a small but enthusiastic and professional HR team working as part of the World Bank's global HR community to primarily provide quality human resource support to Managers and staff in Kenya, support key HR initiatives and programs, including implementation of the compensation system, recruitment, performance management, training and staff development. The HR Analyst will also collaborate with the extended HR team in Washington and other locations in Africa. The incumbent will work closely with the Regional Senior Human Resources Officer based in Kenya on a day to day basis, and will have an official reporting relationship to the HR Manager in Washington, DC. This exciting job requires a high degree of initiative, flexibility, detail-orientation and meticulousness in working with numbers, computer applications, problem-solving capability and teamwork. Work would involve frequent interaction with Staff, Task Team Leaders, Country and Sector unit Managers, Resource Management and HR colleagues in Washington DC and other locations in Africa. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
Role and Responsibilities: • Responsible for the end-to-end recruitment and selection process of local staff appointment from workforce planning, sourcing, screening to selection, on-boarding and evaluation, including local consultant and contractual staff management. This may also include identifying approaches for conducting external searches for locally-recruited candidates, and providing auxiliary support in the recruitment, selection and on-boarding process of HQ appointed staff to be based in Kenya. • Provide in-house orientation and briefing to new staff and consultants on Kenya office based systems, guidelines and arrangements, ensuring the smooth transition of new hires; and relocating HQ appointed staff or direct-to-field hires to be based in Kenya, in close collaboration with Global Mobility unit (HRSGM) and the Global Mobility Analyst based in Kenya. • Guide Managers and staff in the interpretation of HR policies and procedures including their application; streamlining and improving HR processes to ensure an efficient, common standard in the Kenya Office. • Assist Managers and staff with the implementation of strategies for performance and career management, job evaluation, conflict resolution, separation management, on-boarding, organizational effectiveness interventions etc. • Design and manage customized databases, and independently conduct research/ analysis/ special studies resulting in recommendations to facilitate decision-making on key planning, program and policy initiatives covering a range of HR management related areas (e.g. strategic staffing, skills mix analysis and planning, and other work force issues; organizational change, training, recruitment, performance management, diversity and inclusion etc.). This would imply not only data retrieval, but also development and testing of hypotheses, interpretation and write-up of analysis and recommendations on an independent basis with minimum supervision. • Convene focus groups to discuss HR program/policy issues in specialized units, document and follow up. Prepare and make presentations to clients relating to the focus area. • Conduct basic training needs analysis as needed, including language proficiency testing and training. Take lead on strengthening the delivery of learning programs in the learning hub (Kenya). • Serve as a resource in preparing HR data, reports and analytical materials and presentations to management and general staff population; particularly for organizational and strategic programs and initiatives. • Organize, administer and maintain HR-related data and files, including physical and electronic ones. Provide timely reports on HR matters to managers and Sr. HRO as required. • Assist managers and staff in the implementation of institutional programs such as Internship, Junior Professional Officer Program, Secondments/Special Assignments, Donor Funded Staffing positions, Coaching and Mentoring program etc. • Initiate and ensure that a consolidated reference for Kenya Country Office HR Practices is up-to-date and available to all Kenya based staff. • Contribute to regional and corporate HR deliverables and provide back-up in the team • Perform other ad-hoc responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time.
Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria: • Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of professional HR experience in a large public or private sector institution in corporate HR or consulting environment with demonstrated ability to enable management decision-making with high-quality analysis, engaging key stakeholders to guide analysis and resulting work programs. • Excellent information technology skills and in-depth knowledge of HR systems (Peoplesoft preferred). Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Powerpoint; and statistical data packages to efficiently process requests and produce clear and actionable analysis. • Willingness to “roll-up sleeves” and to engage in all aspects of HR work, from identification of issues and design of policies and programs to implementation; • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a particular focus on ability to present well-reasoned analyses, findings and recommendations on people issues; ability to simplify complex data to suit a variety of audiences, and experience with preparing client-ready materials and presenting recommendations to task team leaders • Excellent team skills, willingness to collaborate and effectively share knowledge with colleagues and clients at all levels; • Track record of the highest level of integrity and being highly discrete and respected by staff as someone who handles sensitive information with utmost confidentiality; • A positive attitude and a high degree of initiative; • Proven ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while maintaining an overview of HR priorities, often in an environment of competing demands; • Ability to create trusting working relationships/partnerships within team structures and across formal boundaries. • Ability to anticipate data analytic needs based on issues presented • Knowledge of HR processes, including strategic staffing, performance management, organizational analytics, and strategy development, and related HR metrics • Strong orientation towards quality control and superb attention to detail • Pro-active approach to work and willingness to learn • Innovative and client-centered approach to analyzing trends and presenting data The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, ethnicity, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
How to Apply;
http://extjobs.worldbank.org/external/default/main?pagePK=64273552&piPK=64273556&theSitePK=1058433&JobNo=120710&order=descending&sortBy=job-req-num&location=ALL&menuPK=64262364
Job Title Human Resources Analyst (Kenya)
Job Family Human Resources
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Appointment Local Hire
Job Posted 20-Mar-2012
Closing Date 10-Apr-2012
Language Requirements English [Essential]
Appointment Type
Background / General description
The World Bank is looking for a Human Resources Analyst (HRA) to be based in Nairobi, Kenya. The Bank’s Kenya duty location has been growing due to accelerated decentralization and expanded responsibilities which include the Global Center on Security, Conflict and Development. In response to these developments the Kenya HR Team is further strengthening the delivery of HR business support by opening up a new position of HR Analyst. The HR Analyst will be part of a small but enthusiastic and professional HR team working as part of the World Bank's global HR community to primarily provide quality human resource support to Managers and staff in Kenya, support key HR initiatives and programs, including implementation of the compensation system, recruitment, performance management, training and staff development. The HR Analyst will also collaborate with the extended HR team in Washington and other locations in Africa. The incumbent will work closely with the Regional Senior Human Resources Officer based in Kenya on a day to day basis, and will have an official reporting relationship to the HR Manager in Washington, DC. This exciting job requires a high degree of initiative, flexibility, detail-orientation and meticulousness in working with numbers, computer applications, problem-solving capability and teamwork. Work would involve frequent interaction with Staff, Task Team Leaders, Country and Sector unit Managers, Resource Management and HR colleagues in Washington DC and other locations in Africa. Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year renewable term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
Role and Responsibilities: • Responsible for the end-to-end recruitment and selection process of local staff appointment from workforce planning, sourcing, screening to selection, on-boarding and evaluation, including local consultant and contractual staff management. This may also include identifying approaches for conducting external searches for locally-recruited candidates, and providing auxiliary support in the recruitment, selection and on-boarding process of HQ appointed staff to be based in Kenya. • Provide in-house orientation and briefing to new staff and consultants on Kenya office based systems, guidelines and arrangements, ensuring the smooth transition of new hires; and relocating HQ appointed staff or direct-to-field hires to be based in Kenya, in close collaboration with Global Mobility unit (HRSGM) and the Global Mobility Analyst based in Kenya. • Guide Managers and staff in the interpretation of HR policies and procedures including their application; streamlining and improving HR processes to ensure an efficient, common standard in the Kenya Office. • Assist Managers and staff with the implementation of strategies for performance and career management, job evaluation, conflict resolution, separation management, on-boarding, organizational effectiveness interventions etc. • Design and manage customized databases, and independently conduct research/ analysis/ special studies resulting in recommendations to facilitate decision-making on key planning, program and policy initiatives covering a range of HR management related areas (e.g. strategic staffing, skills mix analysis and planning, and other work force issues; organizational change, training, recruitment, performance management, diversity and inclusion etc.). This would imply not only data retrieval, but also development and testing of hypotheses, interpretation and write-up of analysis and recommendations on an independent basis with minimum supervision. • Convene focus groups to discuss HR program/policy issues in specialized units, document and follow up. Prepare and make presentations to clients relating to the focus area. • Conduct basic training needs analysis as needed, including language proficiency testing and training. Take lead on strengthening the delivery of learning programs in the learning hub (Kenya). • Serve as a resource in preparing HR data, reports and analytical materials and presentations to management and general staff population; particularly for organizational and strategic programs and initiatives. • Organize, administer and maintain HR-related data and files, including physical and electronic ones. Provide timely reports on HR matters to managers and Sr. HRO as required. • Assist managers and staff in the implementation of institutional programs such as Internship, Junior Professional Officer Program, Secondments/Special Assignments, Donor Funded Staffing positions, Coaching and Mentoring program etc. • Initiate and ensure that a consolidated reference for Kenya Country Office HR Practices is up-to-date and available to all Kenya based staff. • Contribute to regional and corporate HR deliverables and provide back-up in the team • Perform other ad-hoc responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time.
Selection Criteria
Selection Criteria: • Master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of professional HR experience in a large public or private sector institution in corporate HR or consulting environment with demonstrated ability to enable management decision-making with high-quality analysis, engaging key stakeholders to guide analysis and resulting work programs. • Excellent information technology skills and in-depth knowledge of HR systems (Peoplesoft preferred). Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and Powerpoint; and statistical data packages to efficiently process requests and produce clear and actionable analysis. • Willingness to “roll-up sleeves” and to engage in all aspects of HR work, from identification of issues and design of policies and programs to implementation; • Effective verbal and written communication skills, with a particular focus on ability to present well-reasoned analyses, findings and recommendations on people issues; ability to simplify complex data to suit a variety of audiences, and experience with preparing client-ready materials and presenting recommendations to task team leaders • Excellent team skills, willingness to collaborate and effectively share knowledge with colleagues and clients at all levels; • Track record of the highest level of integrity and being highly discrete and respected by staff as someone who handles sensitive information with utmost confidentiality; • A positive attitude and a high degree of initiative; • Proven ability to multitask, meet tight deadlines, and attend to details while maintaining an overview of HR priorities, often in an environment of competing demands; • Ability to create trusting working relationships/partnerships within team structures and across formal boundaries. • Ability to anticipate data analytic needs based on issues presented • Knowledge of HR processes, including strategic staffing, performance management, organizational analytics, and strategy development, and related HR metrics • Strong orientation towards quality control and superb attention to detail • Pro-active approach to work and willingness to learn • Innovative and client-centered approach to analyzing trends and presenting data The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, ethnicity, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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