Rwanda National Medicine Regulation Officer Job Vacancy at East African Community Rwanda

Job Title:RWANDA NATIONAL MEDICINES REGULATION OFFICER
(ONE POST) - REF: EAC/HR/HEALTH/2011-2012/009
Grade: Consolidated Salary equivalent to EAC P1 Staff Grade
Reports to: Head, Medicines Registration, Rwanda National
Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA),
Duration of Contract: Initially Three (3) Years
Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda.
Main Purpose of the Job:
In liaison with the Senior Health Officer (Medicines Regulation) at the EAC
Secretariat headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania as well as the Head and other
relevant technical officers of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority
(NMRAs) in the respective East African Community Partner States,
coordinate and facilitate the harmonization and implementation of various
EAC regional medicines registration and regulation policies, legislation,
strategies, guidelines, standards, legal and regulatory frameworks in order
to enhance the affordability, quality, efficacy and safety of both human and
veterinary medicines and related pharmaceutical products and supplies that
are manufactured, imported and/or traded within the East African
Community region.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate and facilitate the harmonization and implementation of
various EAC regional medicines registration and regulation policies,
legislation, strategies, guidelines, standards, legal and regulatory
frameworks at national and sub-national levels in the respective East
African Community Partner States in order to enhance the affordability,
quality, efficacy and safety of both human and veterinary medicines and
related pharmaceutical products and supplies that are manufactured,
imported and/or traded within the East African Community region.
2. Coordinate the development and implementation of a Common Technical
Document (CTD) for registration of medicines at national and subnational
levels in the respective EAC Partner States in accordance with
the existing World Health Organization (WHO) Regulatory Documentation
Package, International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Global
Cooperation Group (ICH-GCG) and other relevant international
guidelines and standards;
3. Support the development and implementation of a common EAC regional
Information Management System (IMS) for medicines registration linked
to each of the EAC Partner States’ National Medicines Regulatory
Authorities (NMRAs);
4. Provide technical support in the implementation of Quality Management
System (QMS) in the respective National Medicines Regulatory
Authorities (NMRAs) in each of the EAC Partner States using Risk-Based
Approaches (RBAs) and processes in accordance with priority public
health needs with regard to enhancing access to safe, effective, quality
and affordable essential human and veterinary medicines and related
pharmaceutical products and supplies that are manufactured, imported
and/or traded within the EAC Partner States.
5. Develop and implement capacity building programmes at both national
levels and sub-national levels in support of the harmonization and
strengthening of medicines registration and regulation in the EAC
Partner States.
6. Support the creation and operationalization of a web-based platform for
information sharing on harmonized medicines registration and regulation
systems and procedures among key stakeholders at both national and
sub-national levels in the EAC Partner States.
7. Support the development and implementation of a regional policy as well
as a legal and regulatory framework for mutual recognition of the
registration and regulation of both human and veterinary medicines and
pharmaceutical products and supplies based on Chapter 21, Article 118
of the Treaty on the Establishment of the East African Community.
8. Support the establishment of the decentralized East African Community
Medicines and Food Safety Commission (EACMFSC) which will be an
autonomous institution of the Community responsible for regional
coordination of the regulation and safety of all human and animal
medicines, foods, feeds as well as human and veterinary pharmaceutical
products, supplies, cosmetics, devices, vaccines, vitamins, sera and
others biological products that are manufactured, imported and/or
traded within the EAC region.
9. Establish a national mechanism for using regulatory information from
the respective EAC Partner States’ National Medicines Regulatory
Authorities (NMRAs) (assessments/decisions, etc) and for making
information available to the general public and other multisectoral
stakeholders and partners (legislation, guidelines and lists of registered
products, including rejected applications, etc.)
10. Support the implementation of the EAC regional policies,
guidelines, standards, procedures as well as legal and regulatory
framework for joint evaluations of dossiers and inspections of medicine
manufacturing sites and to ensure that these assessments are integrated
into national and sub-national decision-making processes as applicable.
11. Build national capacity to implement medicines registration and
regulation harmonization (including developing a capacity building
programme for technical, financial and management staff and project
management inc. monitoring and evaluation) including contributing to
the establishment of the decentralised East African Community
Medicines and Food Safety Commission (EACMFSC);
12. Develop and implement a national advocacy and communication
strategy to sensitize key stakeholders at national and sub-national levels
and to build ongoing multisectoral stakeholder commitment (including
political and local community commitment for developing and
implementing policy and legislative amendments on medicines
registration and regulation)
13. Facilitate national medicines registration and regulation policy and
legislative review in the respective East African Community Partner
States in order to incorporate the changes that will occur as a result of
the harmonization of medicines registration and regulation among the
Countries.
14. Coordinate and facilitate operational research, monitoring and
evaluation and reporting of various national and sub-national medicines
registration and regulation projects, programmes and initiatives in
liaison with the relevant technical counterparts in the National Medicines
Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs) of the respective EAC Partner States
Qualification and Experience:
i. A Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized University;
ii. A Masters Degree or other relevant post-graduate qualification in
Pharmaceutical, Public Health or other Health-Related Sciences is an
added advantage
iii. Work experience of five (5) years of which two (2) should be in medicines
regulation, policy, guidelines and standards development.
iv. Demonstrated regional and international training experience in the
harmonization medicines registration and regulation will be an added
advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
Analytical skills, interpersonal communication, report writing, leadership,
teamwork, supervisory and planning skills.
Candidates eligible for the position: Citizens from the Republic of Rwanda
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the reference
number of the position applied for by registered mail or courier service and
dispatch directly together with the full curriculum vitae, copies of both
academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses
of three referees, day time telephone /cell phone numbers to:
Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Health,
Republic of Rwanda
P O Box 84,
Kigali, Rwanda.
Tel:+250 577458
TERMS AND CONDITION OF SERVICE
This EAC Country level health sector project staff position has an initial threeyear
contract that may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and
availability of donor funds.
Closing Date: All applications together with copies of relevant attachments
should be received at the respective EAC Partner States’ National Ministries
responsible for Health no later than Friday, 15th June 2012.

Senior Health Officer Job Vacancy at East African Community Tanzania

Job Title:SENIOR HEALTH OFFICER (MEDICINES REGULATION)
REF: EAC/HR/HEALTH/2011-2012/001
Grade: Professional Staff Category (P2 Equivalent)
Reports to: EAC Senior Health Officer (Medicines and Food
Safety);
Organ/Institution: EAC Secretariat
Duration of Contract: Initially Three (3) Years
Station: EAC Secretariat, Arusha - Tanzania
Main Purpose of the Job:
To coordinate and support the implementation of EAC regional health sector
policies, legislation, strategies, plans, projects, programmes and initiatives on
medicines regulation in the EAC Partner States in liaison with the National
Medicines Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs) in order to enhance access to safe,
effective, quality and affordable essential human and veterinary medicines and
related pharmaceutical products and supplies that are manufactured, imported
and/or traded within the East African Community region.
.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Coordinate the development and implementation of a Common Technical
Document (CTD) for registration of medicines in the EAC Partner States
in accordance with the existing World Health Organization (WHO)
Regulatory Documentation Package, International Conference on
Harmonization (ICH) Global Cooperation Group (ICH-GCG) and other
relevant international guidelines and standards;
2. Coordinate the development and implementation of a common EAC
regional Information Management System (IMS) for medicines
Closing Date: Friday, 15th June 2012 2
registration linked to each of the EAC Partner States’ National Medicines
Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs);
3. Provide technical support in the implementation of Quality Management
System (QMS) in each of the EAC Partner States’ National Medicines
Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs) using Risk-Based Approaches (RBAs)
and processes in accordance with priority public health needs with
regard to enhancing access to safe, effective, quality and affordable
essential human and veterinary medicines and related pharmaceutical
products and supplies that are manufactured, imported and/or traded
within the East African Community region.
4. Develop and implement capacity building programmes at both regional
and national levels to support the harmonization and strengthening of
medicines registration and regulation in the EAC Partner States
5. Coordinate the creation and operationalization of a web-based platform
for information sharing on harmonized medicines registration and
regulation systems and procedures among key stakeholders at both
national and regional level
6. Coordinate the development and implementation of a regional policy as
well as a legal and regulatory framework for mutual recognition of the
registration and regulation of both human and veterinary medicines and
pharmaceutical products and supplies based on Chapter 21, Article 118
of the Treaty on the Establishment of the East African Community.
7. Facilitate the establishment of the decentralized East African Community
Medicines and Food Safety Commission (EACMFS) which will be an
autonomous institution of the Community responsible for regional
coordination of the regulation and safety of all human and animal
medicines, foods, feeds as well as human and veterinary pharmaceutical
products, supplies, cosmetics, devices, vaccines, vitamins, sera and
others biological products that are manufactured, imported and/or
traded within the EAC region.
8. Establish an EAC regional mechanism for using regulatory information
from the EAC Partner States’ National Medicines Regulatory Authorities
(NMRAs) (assessments/decisions, etc) and for making information
available to the general public and other multisectoral stakeholders and
partners (legislation, guidelines and lists of registered products,
including rejected applications, etc.)
9. Establish EAC regional policies, guidelines, standards, Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as legal and regulatory frameworks
for joint evaluations of dossiers and inspections of various medicine and
pharmaceutical manufacturing sites and to ensure that these
assessments are integrated into national and regional decision-making
processes as applicable.
10. Build regional and national capacity to implement medicines
registration and regulation harmonization (including developing a
capacity building programme for technical, financial and management
staff and project management inc. monitoring and evaluation) including
Closing Date: Friday, 15th June 2012 3
contributing to the establishment of the decentralized East African
Community Medicines and Food Safety Commission (EACMFSC);
11. Develop and implement an EAC regional advocacy and
communication strategy to sensitize key stakeholders at regional and
national levels and to build ongoing multisectoral stakeholder
commitment (including political and local community commitment for
developing and implementing policy and legislative amendments on
medicines registration and regulation)
12. Facilitate regional medicines registration and regulation policy and
legislative review among the East African Community Partner States in
order to incorporate the changes that will occur as a result of the
harmonization of medicines registration and regulation among the
Countries.
13. Coordinate and facilitate operational research, monitoring and
evaluation and reporting of various EAC regional medicines registration
and regulation projects, programmes and initiatives in liaison with the
relevant technical counterparts in the National Medicines Regulatory
Authorities (NMRAs) of the EAC Partner States
Qualification and Experience:
i. A Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy from a recognized University;
ii. A Masters Degree or other relevant post-graduate qualification in
Pharmaceutical, Public Health or other Health-Related Sciences is
preferable
iii. Work experience of five (5) years of which two (2) should be in medicines
regulation, policy, guidelines and standards development.
iv. Demonstrated national, regional and international training experience in
the harmonization medicines registration and regulation will be an added
advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
Analytical skills, interpersonal communication, report writing, leadership,
teamwork, supervisory and planning skills.
TERMS AND CONDITION OF SERVICE
This EAC regional level health sector project staff position has an initial threeyear
contract that may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and
availability of donor funds.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the reference
number of the position applied for by registered mail, courier service, e-mail
and dispatch directly together with the full curriculum vitae, copies of both
Closing Date: Friday, 15th June 2012 4
academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses
of three referees, day time telephone /cell phone numbers to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P.O. Box 1096,
Arusha, Tanzania
Fax: +255-27-250425354
Closing Date: Friday, 15th June 2012 1

Email: eac@eachq.org
Closing Date: All applications together with copies of relevant attachments
should be received at the EAC Secretariat headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania no
later than Friday, 15th June 2012.

Accountant Job Vacancy at East African Community Tanzania

EAST AFRICAN COMMUNITY

Job Title:ACCOUNTANT
REF: EAC/HR/HEALTH/2011-2012/003
Grade: Professional Staff Category (P1 Equivalent)
Reports to: Director Finance
Organ/Institution: EAC Secretariat
Duration of Contract: Initially Three (3) Years
Station: EAC Secretariat, Arusha, Tanzania.
Main Purpose of the Job:
The main purpose of this job is to facilitate efficient and effective financial
administration and management of all funds of the East African Community
Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and also
assist the various EAC regional health sector projects and programmes and
other related responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. To manage and administer all the funds of the East African Community
Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and
assist in the management of funds for various EAC regional health sector
projects and programmes in accordance with the existing EAC Financial
Rules and Regulations and also in line with the donor specific financial
disbursement and reporting guidelines.
2. Validate payment vouchers, cheques, local purchase orders for all
transactions relating to the East African Community Medicines
Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and also various
Closing Date: Friday, 15th June 2012 2
EAC regional health sector projects and programmes and as well as other
relevant expenditures.
3. Reconcile ledger accounts of the East African Community Medicines
Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and also the
various EAC regional health sector projects and programmes follow up of
imprests given to staff.
4. Monitor and ensure that enough funds are available in the East African
Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI)
Project and also the various EAC regional health sector projects and
programmes and initiate disbursement and/or reimbursement requests
to donors once the minimum threshold is reached.
5. Maintain regular and timely accounting records and prepare weekly,
monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
6. Prepare financial reports for accountability of the funds disbursed and
analysis of accounts so that decision makers receive timely and accurate
information.
7. Assist officers of the East African Community Medicines Regulatory
Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and also various EAC
regional health sector projects and programmes to prepare budgets for
the activities requested.
8. Monitor the expenditure of project funds of the East African Community
Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and
also various EAC regional health sector projects and programmes with a
view to ensuring that the amounts budgeted for, under each expenditure
head, is not exceeded.
9. Prepare payments and allowances for the implementation of the East
African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative
(EACMRHI) Project and also various EAC regional health sector projects
and programmes
10. Prepare annual budgets and financial reports/statements of the East
African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative
(EACMRHI) Project and also various EAC regional health sector projects
and programmes in liaison with the technical officers of the various EAC
Organs, Institutions and Sectors and also relevant officers in the EAC
Partner States’ National Ministries responsible for Health as well as the
National Medicines Regulatory Authorities (NMRAs) for presentation to
the EAC Council of Ministers and the East African Legislative Assembly
(EALA).
11. Prepare and consolidate multi-year and annual workplans, budgets and
technical narrative and financial reports for the EAC Partner States and
various international development partners involved of the East African
Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI)
Project and also various EAC regional health sector projects and
programmes.
Closing Date: Friday, 15th June 2012 3
12. Maintain ledgers and implement strong internal control systems in
order to facilitate timely financial reports, budget and accountabilities.
13. Prepare monthly cost comparison reports for budgetary control and
account for the programme expenditure and its disbursement against
budget codes and relevant budget of the East African Community
Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative (EACMRHI) Project and
various EAC regional health sector projects and programmes.
14. Maintain the asset register and their depreciation schedules of the East
African Community Medicines Regulatory Harmonization Initiative
(EACMRHI) Project and various EAC regional health sector projects and
programmes.
15. Manage credit levels for various debtors and creditors and follow-up for
payments and refunds where applicable.
16. Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the
EAC Director of Finance.
Qualification and Experience:
(1) A Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance Option) or
equivalent from a recognized University.
(2) A professional qualification (i.e , CPA (K), CPA (U), CPA (T), ACCA, ICPAU,
etc) or equivalent is an added advantage.
(3) Relevant working experience of not less than 5 years preferably in donorfunded
health projects and programmes at national, regional or national
levels
Skills and Competencies:
Must be proficient in various Computerised Financial Management Information
Systems such as the Sun System Accounting Package (e.g. Government
Financial Statistics, etc), Navision, SafePastel and other computer packages.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work in multi-cultural
environment and ability to plan and manage own work, including managing
conflicting priorities for timely completion of assignment, self motivated with
ability to work with minimum supervision.
TERMS AND CONDITION OF SERVICE
This EAC regional level health sector project staff position has an initial threeyear
contract that may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and
availability of donor funds.
Closing Date: Friday, 15th June 2012 4
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications quoting the reference
number of the position applied for by registered mail, courier service, e-mail
and dispatch directly together with the full curriculum vitae, copies of both
academic and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses
of three referees, day time telephone /cell phone numbers to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P.O. Box 1096,
Arusha, Tanzania
Fax: +255-27-250425354
Email: eac@eachq.org
Closing Date: Friday, 15th June 2012 1
Closing Date: All applications together with copies of relevant attachments
should be received at the EAC Secretariat headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania no
later than Friday, 15th June 2012.

Senior Procument Officer Job Vacancy at East African Community Tanzania

Job Title:SENIOR PROCUREMENT OFFICER
(REF: EAC/HR/2012/007)
Grade: P2
Organ: EAC Secretariat
Directorate: Human Resources and Administration
Department: Administration
Reports to: Principal Administrative Officer
Main Purpose of the Job:
To ensure that there is a continuous, cost effective and efficient procurement of
goods and services for the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Initiate and develop procurement policies for the Community.
2. Prepare procurement guidelines in line with the Financial Rules and
Regulations of the Community.
3. Review procurement documentation for both local and overseas orders.
4. Prepare tender documents for purchase of supplies and equipment.
5. Prepare advertisements and Procurement Notices.
6. Analyse tender documents.
7. Establish a data bank of suppliers for the Community.
8. Prepare purchase orders as per approved tenders/quotes.
9. Monitor implementation of the EAC Procurement Manual.
10. Act as Secretary to the Procurement/Tender Committee; and
11. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Community.
2
Qualifications and Experience:
A Masters degree in Procurement, Logistics Management, Purchasing and Supplies
or equivalent, plus 8 years relevant experience with 3 years having served at senior
level.
Working experience in an International/Regional Organization will be an added
advantage.
Skills and Competencies:
Analytical skills, procurement procedures skills, materials management skills,
negotiation skills, communication skills, record keeping skills, customer relations, and
computer skills.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This Position is being re-advertised; hence Persons who had applied for
the position earlier do not need to re-apply.
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon
satisfactory performance. This position is subject to the application of the
EAC Quota System
FRINGE BENEFITS
The post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport
allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
For more information, visit our website: www.eac.int;
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier
service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic
and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three
referees, and day time telephone contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255 /
+255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 15th June 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who
meet its requirements.

Network Assistant Job Vacancy at East African Community Secretariat: Tanzania

 East African Community Secretariat:
Job Title:NETWORK ASSISTANT
(REF: EAC/HR/2012/012)
Grade: G4
Organ: EAC Secretariat
Directorate: Human Resources and Administration
Department: ICT
Reports to: Senior Systems Analyst
Main Purpose of the Job:
To maintain and upgrade existing IT systems and equipment and provide user
support as appropriate.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1 Maintain, upgrade and enhance existing user systems.
2 Patch installation of the back-end servers.
3 Manage user e-mails, create log on accounts and security policy settings;
4 Perform periodic data back ups on the servers.
5 Set up preventive measures of spam filtering at all levels.
6 Provide technical support on the EAC software systems such as Sun
System, Trim and INSPIRO.
7 Set up LCD projectors and other IT equipment in meeting/conference
rooms and offering logistical support.
8 Provide help desk support to users.
9 Provide training to interns in the Department; and
10 Promote a positive corporate culture and image of the Community.
Qualifications and Experience:
A Diploma in Computer Science plus MCSE, Linux+ or CCNA qualification with five
(5) years relevant experience
2
Skills and Competencies:
Good computer skills, analytical skills, creative skills, problem solving, investigative
skills, ability to train others, working long hours, public relations and customer care.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This Position is being re-advertised; hence Persons who had applied for
the position earlier do not need to re-apply.
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon
satisfactory performance. This position is subject to the application of the
EAC Quota System
FRINGE BENEFITS
The post offers attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport
allowance, education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.
For more information, visit our website: www.eac.int;
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier
service, e-mail or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic
and professional certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three
referees, and day time telephone contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255 /
+255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 15th June 2012.
Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who
meet its requirements.

E T Temporary-Information Management and Technology Job Vacancy at World Bank Guinea

Job #    121253
Job Title    E T Temporary
Job Family    Information Management and Technology
Location    Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Appointment    Local Hire
Job Posted    17-May-2012
Closing Date    09-Jun-2012
Language Requirements    English [Essential]
Appointment Type   
Background / General description
The IT Specialist (ET4) is a locally-hired ETT staff position. The Information Specialist will report to the Country Manager, with day-to-day guidance from Pacific IT Officer based in Sydney office and on occasions from previous Country IT Staff who is now a Country Security Adviser, and will be an integral member of the country team in the World Bank Office in Port Moresby. • Location. The assignment will be located at the World Bank Office in Port Moresby. • Reporting The Country Manager will provide overall management and guidance. For general IT Support will report to the Information Analyst based in Sydney office. From time to time technical guidance may also be provided by previous IT Staff in PNG, who is now a Country Security Adviser to the PNG office. For specific high level tasks on assigned projects, the IT Specialist will report to Information Officer based in HQ and will be overseen/provided guidance by Information Analyst based in Sydney office. .
Duties and Accountabilities
Under the general supervision of the Country Manager, the Information Specialist will provide IT Support services to the World Bank PNG Country office staff. - With guidance from the Senior World Bank IT Staff based in Sydney and HQ, duties and responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: • Provide technical support to office staff and visiting missions; respond to users' requests for help, diagnoses problems, and identifies the appropriate resource to resolve the problem if unable to resolve it him/her-self. • Ensure that IT Support calls are logged using remedy call management system until resolved. Work with or escalate issues to World Bank Technical Help Desk if unresolved & monitor calls until resolved. • Maintains IT facilities, such as desktop and laptop computers, printers, software applications, copiers, telephone systems, audio visual equipment including videoconferencing units, and other information/office technology within the work areas to ensure that all IT-dependent activities continue to function without disruption. • Provide technical support to Software applications where and when required • Perform routine non-complex network administration services in coordination with the World Bank Information Technology personnel e.g. video conference administration, back-up tape rotation, Mail Archiving, restoration of data from tape etc. • Provide limited IT training to staff, assist facilitate training options using adobe connect or online training available using Learning Management System • Assist with procurement of information and office technology products, manage printing cartridges and printer maintenance. • Facilitate and work with local contractors and vendors for maintenance of electrical equipment including UPS and ensure Server room Airconditioning maintenance and operation • Assist with any requests for server room equipment ( Server/network) install and upgrade under instructions from HQ/Sydney. • Manage equipment inventory and monitor the use, whilst keeping a complete and accurate record. • Produce weekly report on IT related work and accomplishments, review with Country Manager as required and report to Sydney or HQ. • Provide technical support to GDLN ( Global Development and Learning Centre) and PIC ( Public Information Centre) , if and when required • Support of Vsat including support to Vsat contractor during PM visit. • This role may require IT-related tasks to be conducted after hours and/or at weekends .
Selection Criteria
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related discipline plus 3 or more years of relevant experience. • Knowledge and experience working with Desktops & laptops, hardware install and upgrade, problem-solving skills in identifying technical issues including networked Printers, PC’s and Laptops • Knowledge and experience in Operation Systems including Windows 2003 server and Windows Vista • Knowledge of server backup software and hardware. • Proficient in wide range of Microsoft and Adobe products and in the use of relevant software applications (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). Experience troubleshooting email client. • Good communications skills, in relation to understanding the technical issue and presenting the resolution to client, or escalating the issue to next level. • Capacity to work anonymously & concurrently on various technical issues, and prioritize workload as required. • Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Tok Pisin • Ability to work as a member of a multi-cultural professional team • Drivers license and own vehicle preferred ( as the role may require after hours and weekend work)
   
How to Apply;
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Senior Country Officer Job Vacancy at World Bank Morocco

Job #    121344
Job Title    Senior Country Officer
Job Family    Country Services
Location    Rabat, Morocco
Appointment    International Hire
Job Posted    29-May-2012
Closing Date    12-Jun-2012
Language Requirements    English [Essential]; French [Essential]; Arabic [Desired]
Appointment Type   
Background / General description
MNC01 Sr. Country Officer based in Rabat The World Bank’s Middle East and North Africa Region (MNA) serves 20 countries, with a total population of 354 million. The region has abundant mineral resources — it holds 2/3 of world oil and gas reserves and accounts for 1/3 of world production, enjoys a rich cultural heritage and geographic proximity to important global markets. The winds of change of the Arab Spring have brought exciting opportunities for improved inclusion and voice for the countries of the Region, as well as a renewed focus on strengthening governance and accountability. At the same time, MNA also faces challenges, not least on-going political turmoil and recent conflicts, high youth unemployment, severe water scarcity and human and social development outcomes that have been below those achieved by countries at similar levels of income. While most countries are middle income countries, the region also includes two IDA countries and several high-income non-borrowing countries among the oil-exporters, particularly in the Gulf. The MENA region includes five Country Departments (CMUs), the Marseille Center for Mediterranean Integration (MNCMI), four Sector Departments (SMUs), the Regional Strategy and Programs Unit (MNARS), the Office of the Regional Chief Economist, and the Operations Core Services unit (MNACS). CMUs are accountable for the overall country program, consistent with objectives articulated in the Country Assistance/Partnership Strategy (CAS/CPS). Based on work program agreements with the CMUs, sector staff and teams in the SMUs are accountable for delivering the portfolio of lending and non-lending products. MNACS brings together core services including quality assurance, procurement and financial management to enhance operational standards and to enable the Region to meet its fiduciary responsibilities. The MNA Region attaches particular importance to creating a supportive work environment, based on the values of teamwork, transparency, trust, client service, and professional excellence. MNC01: The Country Director is based in Rabat where he manages Bank activities for Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, Libya, and Malta. The department includes a country office in Tunis and liaison offices in Algiers and Tripoli. A CMU anchor (MNCA1) is located in Washington which provides support to MNC01 team. The Rabat office is the World Bank’s regional office for the Maghreb and currently has 32 staff covering a wide range of sectors and functions. The administration of the Rabat office is partially delegated to the Senior Country Officer in Rabat. The Morocco program comprises roughly $2 million of analytic and advisory tasks per year, and the IBRD investment portfolio currently consists of 7 operations representing commitments of $840 million. The Board will discuss a Progress Report for the Morocco Country Partnership Strategy (FY10-13) in June 2012. The Tunisia program is responding to the historic changes that have been happening in the country since January 2011. Following the revolution, the Bank moved quickly to prepare a $500 million budget support operation to assist the interim authorities in pushing forward with reforms in governance and opportunity. In parallel, the Bank supports the implementation of a portfolio of IBRD and GEF projects supporting infrastructure and social services, rural development and natural resources management and private sector development. Commitments are estimated at US$539 million (of which $29 million are GEF grants). The Board will discuss an Interim Strategy Note for Tunisia in June 2012. Activities in Algeria involve a broad reimbursable technical assistance (RTA) program which has been outlined in a Country Partnership Strategy approved in 2011. In Libya, the Bank has reengaged with the transitional authorities following the cessation of conflict and the liberation of Libya in August 2011. The Bank launched a Watching Brief process with the UN and is supporting the preparation of a Libya Coordinated Needs Assessment while also providing TA for institution building. In Malta, the Bank has provided technical assistance on a fee-for-service basis in recent years. At the corporate level, Malta has a close cooperation with the Bank’s Small States Program. The MNA region attaches particular importance to creating a supportive work environment, based on the values of teamwork, transparency, trust, client service, and professional excellence. MNA staff is expected to be guided by these values as well as to possess the following attributes: (i) Collegiality, creativeness, resourcefulness; (ii) Good listening and communications skills; (iii) Intellectual and personal integrity and competence; (iv) Willingness and ability to work in teams; and (v) Commitment to clients.
Duties and Accountabilities
The Sr. Country Officer is a core member of the CMU and Morocco Country Leadership Team, and is expected to (i) provide support to the Country Director in managing the portfolio and pipeline of lending operations and non-lending activities; (ii) coordinate, on behalf of the Country Director, the Bank’s approach to local development issues; and (iii) assist the Country Director in administering the Country Office, particularly in supervising and mentoring new/junior staff members. Under the direction of the Country Director, the Sr. Country Officer will oversee all aspects of portfolio/pipeline quality and AAA, liaison with the Government and coordination with donors in Morocco, including: • Supporting the implementation of the CPS/Progress Report (and preparation of the 2014 CPS) including through development of the AAA and lending programs and strengthening partnerships with stakeholders and clients. • Improving the quality of the existing portfolio of loans in coordination with the Rabat-based MNC01 Operations Officer responsible for portfolio monitoring, by supporting the supervision of individual projects (particularly problem projects), overseeing the monitoring of the portfolio, and taking the lead on portfolio wide issues (particularly to help trouble shoot or advise task teams on procurement, financial management and implementation issues); • Ensuring that country issues affecting Quality at Entry are appropriately addressed for new projects and supporting project preparation missions, Quality Enhancement Reviews, project negotiations and follow-up for project -approval effectiveness; • Task Managing Country Portfolio Performance Reviews and leading follow-up with the Government on recommendations; • Acting as the primary day-to-day working-level liaison with the Ministry of General Affairs, the core counterpart Ministry. • Representing the Country Director, as needed at government-sponsored and development partners meetings, as well as at sector/thematic subgroup meetings. • Administering the country office and supervising country office staff. The Sr. Country Officer will also play a significant role in ensuring consistency in the Bank’s approach to supporting the Government’s efforts to accelerate growth at national and local levels and liaising with other parts of the Bank Group (IFC and MIGA) in this regard.
Selection Criteria
Education/Relevant Experience: Master’s degree in a development-related field and at least eight years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of years and experience. The hiring unit will recognize track record of performance over years of experience, evaluating quality, innovation and creativity as important criteria for the position. It will also consider diversity of experience and will assess potential in addition to current performance. • Country Strategy - Recognized proficiency in playing a central role in and make substantive contributions to the strategy formulation process and related products • Country Program Management - Contributes to preparation, including the story line, of the CMU's annual reporting, budgeting, and business planning, focusing in particular on the Region's performance indicators • Country Operations Knowledge and Application - Ability to providing high quality advice to teams on the appropriate use of Bank policies, procedures and instruments; Experience in working in both sophisticated IBRD contexts as well as with a fragile state would be a plus • Stakeholder Engagement - Ability to advance and make substantive contributions to the country dialogue • Country Team Management - Ability to coordinate mechanisms to ensure CMU responsiveness to country team members, including an ability to respond substantively to challenging queries by task teams within the country team and efficient and effective procedures for routine workflow t • Client Orientation - Maintains client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions and provides evidence-based advice and solutions based on sound diagnosis and knowledge; sensitivity to political economy, social, and cultural factors and ability to analyze complex situations • Drive for Results - Identifies the needed resources to accomplish results involving multiple stakeholders and finds solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables. • Teamwork (Collaboration) and Inclusion - Shows leadership in ensuring the team stays organized and focused, and actively seeks and considers diverse ideas and approaches. • Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Leads in the sharing of best practice, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients and partners, articulating ideas verbally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels. • Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Gathers inputs, assesses risk, considers impact and articulates benefits of decisions for internal and external stakeholders over the long term; ability to work across a broad range of tasks in parallel, to set priorities, and to achieve results under stress; • Excellent English writing skills are required; ability to communicate clearly and articulately both verbally and in writing with a broad range of counterparts; Knowledge of French is required; Arabic is desirable but not a requirement. The World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, nationality, culture and educational background. Individuals with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
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Senior Operations Officer Job Opportunity at World Bank Kampala -Uganda

Job #    121364
Job Title    Senior Operations Officer - Uganda
Job Family    Country Services
Location    Kampala, Uganda
Appointment    Local Hire
Job Posted    30-May-2012
Closing Date    17-Jun-2012
Language Requirements    English [Essential]
Appointment Type   
Background / General description
The World Bank’s Country Office in Uganda is seeking a high caliber locally-recruited Senior Operations Officer for the Uganda program to be based in Kampala. Uganda is among the seven largest country programs in Africa and has an active portfolio consisting of both projects and analytical activities. In order to support the management of this diverse program, the Operations Officer will assist the Country Manager, working closely with the Fiduciary Team at the Country Office and the Country Program Coordinator, based in Washington DC. 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
(i) Portfolio Coordination/Monitoring: • Play a key role in coordinating, monitoring and reporting on the Uganda Portfolio to ensure quality and documented results. • Manage existing portfolio monitoring systems effectively to follow-up programs and activities across sectors, in close liaison with the Task Teams and client implementation teams. • Monitor the implementation of various activities financed through grants, outside the main lending program, including the Analytical and Advisory Assistance/Economic Sector Work and Trust Funds supported activities. • Provide both the Country Director and the Country Manager with regular assessments of portfolio performance status, with recommendations on necessary follow-up actions to improve performance. (ii) Quality Assurance: • Work with task teams in ensuring Quality at Entry, Supervision and Exit for the Bank supported program. • Provide leadership and advisory support in all phases of operations, including problem solving on complex issues of implementation. • Identify the major implementation issues which may affect portfolio quality and highlight them for the Country Manager in a timely manner and with proposed remedies or appropriate actions on how to address them. • Chair the quarterly Project Coordinators’ Forum which links Bank and client teams on matters of program implementation and performance monitoring. • Play a lead role in preparing, organizing and managing the process for Country Portfolio Performance Reviews, internally and with Government. Prepare the issues paper and action plans for such reviews, in consultation with the Fiduciary team and the task teams in the Bank and in Government. • Play an active role in overseeing quality by reviewing documents (including ISR, ICRs, ESW/AAA, TF proposals and Board packages) and correspondence for Country Manager and/or Country Director’s action. • Inform the task teams on emerging Bank instruments and changes to the Bank’s operational policies. • Respond or contribute to information requests by Bank management and or external clients relating to the portfolio and related activities. • Provide inputs to and/or prepare diverse operational products/outputs (e.g. sector and country briefings, including for Spring and Annual Meetings, background reports, case studies, portfolio performance reviews, etc.)..
Selection Criteria
• A minimum of a Masters Degree from a recognized institution in a relevant field/discipline (such as economics, development planning, finance, business administration, engineering, or equivalent) and 8 years of relevant professional and operational support experience; • Familiarity with analytical tools and ability to translate theoretical concepts into practical approaches for Bank operational work; • Familiarity with macroeconomic and/or operational issues and broad understanding of links to sector policies. • Capability to assess policy issues and interrelationships of sector, macroeconomic and country strategies; • Task and project management skills, including Monitoring and Evaluation; • Broad understanding of Uganda’s political economy, the country’s development issues and cultural factors; • A good understanding of Bank operational policies, practices and procedures will be an advantage. • Demonstrated strategic skills and ability to link macro and sectoral issues in an integrated way; • A drive and commitment for results through team work and consultation and good work ethics; • Ability to take initiative and work independently without much supervision; • Ability to operate in a mature manner and sensitively in multi-cultural and in multi-disciplinary teams environments and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues. • Strong report writing and communication skills. A proven ability to write brief and clear analytical reports and concise discussion notes requiring strong written and oral communication skills in English;
   
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