MSF France, Somalia Assistant Head of Mission Job Vacancy

MSF France, Somalia mission is looking for an

Assistant Head of Mission

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Head of Mission and coordination team in Nairobi.

His/her main function will be to Contribute to the analysis and monitoring of the political and humanitarian situation in Somalia, provide daily briefings to the Head of Mission on the contextual and security developments in Somalia, with particular focus to the project areas of MSF, Make regular visits to Somalia, translate relevant documents for analysis and develop networks for the effective functioning of MSFF’s medical programs in Somalia.

Requirements
• Previous MSF or NGO experience in a management position.
• Somali nationality or Kenyan Somali.
• Strong familiarity with the Somali context and well connected with key actors in Somalia (Businessmen, Elders, etc…).
• Mature, flexible and responsible personality with a high emphasis on diplomatic skills.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Somali.
• Computer literate.
• Good analytical and reporting skills.
• Valid passport.
• Willingness to learn, develop capacities and take responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel regularly in a dangerous environment.
• Un-bias towards the Somalia context
• Ability to work well within a multicultural team
• Clear understanding of humanitarian principles

How to apply

Applicants should send a CV together with an application letter to:

MSF France Somalia – Finance and HR Coordinator
P. O. Box 39719 – 00623
Nairobi

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Deadline for application is 21st of January 2011

UN World Food Programme – Somalia ICT Officer Job Vacancy

Vacancy Announcement No. VA-001/2011

Post Title: ICT Officer

Post Grade: National Officer (NOA)

Duty Station: Nairobi

Date of issue: 14.01.2011

Contract type: Fixed Term (FT)

Closing date: 28.01.2011

Organizational background.

The World Food Programme Somalia activities include food assistance relief, emergency school feeding, humanitarian air and logistics services, food coordination and emergency rehabilitation projects.

This position is only open to qualified Kenyan nationals.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the ICT Officer the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
• Design and manage deployment of Information Technology systems including budgeting and planning in accordance with WFP corporate standards.
• Provide planning, developmental, operational, management, and other specialized technical support for the smooth operation of the organization’s information systems and its flow by means of computer processing and communications technologies.
• Design and supervise installation and maintenance of local and wide area networks both wired and wireless in accordance with the current WFP standards.
• Assist with preparation of operational plans and identify resource requirements at the onset of an emergency operation.
• Recommend standards for hardware and software acquisition in relation to long range needs and capability requirements.
• Guide procurement with the necessary technical specifications and provide guidance during the preparation of IT tender documents and carry out technical evaluation of bids and proposals received.
• Analyze statistics and network traffic patterns identifying areas of improvement and recommend potential solutions.
• Participates in developing and maintaining information system project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Monitors the performance and reliability of equipment and systems configuration and recommend replacement or modification as required.
• Maintain the inventory of software assets of Somalia Country Office.
• Carry out research and development and identify new software and hardware and propose recommendations as required so as to improve/upgrade system performance.

Qualifications:

Education: University degree, preferably in electronic/Electrical, technical and/or communications engineering, computer technology or any science/logic related discipline.

Experience: At least two years of progressively responsible job related experience in IT systems management and deployment with hands-on expertise with Servers, Wired and Wireless Networking equipment PABX, VSATs, WAN and LAN technologies in a globally distributed ICT operation.

Knowledge: Training and/or experience utilizing computers, including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and systems. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration.

Language: Must be fluent in English writing and speaking skills. Knowledge of Somalia language is an advantage;

Desirable skills: Familiarity with operations of commercial communications services. Knowledge of WFP’s electronic communications such as PBX, radio and satellite systems.

Proficiency in a second UN language.

You must apply online by completing the Personal History Form P11 available on the following link http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc
• Quote the Vacancy Announcement No. and the job title on the Personal History Form P11,
• Applications not clearly showing the VA No indicated above will not be considered.
• E-mail: Somalia.Hr@wfp.org
• Hand – delivered applications are no longer accepted at the Nairobi office
NB:

Applications received later that the deadline will not be considered.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Applications should be accompanied with a detailed CV and names of at least three (3) professional referees and daytime telephone contact to reach the address below before the close of business on Friday 28th January 2011(do not attach certificates and testimonials at this point).

(Only short listed candidates will be contacted)

BAT National Sales & Distribution Manager Job Vacancy

Reference Number: wo/ECA/MRKT/22-11-10/01

Job Title: National Sales & Distribution Manager, Somaliland

Location: Somaliland

Reporting to: Trade Marketing & Distribution Manager

Requisition Number: 1

Response Deadline: 31/1/2011

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure accurate implementation of all trade marketing and distribution activities;
• Provide market information to the Trade & Marketing Distribution Manager;
• Assist in the management of trade partners;
• Ensure delivery of trade marketing and distribution objectives

Skills & Experience:
• 3 - 5 years relevant FMCG experience.
• Experience in people supervision (including coaching and team leadership skills)
• Understanding of product, demand, and supply chain management
• Understanding Trade Marketing & Distribution operations across all channels
• Supply Chain Knowledge

Education:
• Bachelors Degree in any business-related field

Equity statement:
• British American Tobacco is an equal opportunity employer
General:

The company reserves the right not to make any appointments as a result of the selection process

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the role will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to apply

Visit www.batecacareers.com to apply online

Danish Deming Group Medical Jobs

The Danish Deming Group (DDG) is part of Danish Refugee Council (DRC) and is seeking qualified candidates for the following positions in five locations in Somaliland & Puntland:

1 Senior Medical Officer (Doctor)


1 Medical Officer (Doctor)


6 Paramedics (Nurses/medics)

The purpose of this twelve month project is to provide an efficient sustainable rapid response emergency medical capacity to support UN and INGO humanitarian operations within Somalia and to improve national emergency medical capacity to serve the Somali population.

The positions are depending on DDG winning the tender.

See more information on the tender on http://www.so.undp.org/index.php/Current-bids.html (UNDPSO-RFP-10-027).

For a complete job description, with details of requirements, write to klpc@drc.dk.

Please note that only applications based on the full job description will be accepted.

Job interviews are planned for 3-4th January 2011.

Deadline for applications is December 30, 2010.

Eos Visions Tour Guides Jobs

Eos Visions is Africa's leading group of educational travel and destination management companies.

Our members are social enterprises that offer enlightening, life-enriching and potentially life-changing travel experiences that bridge cultural and political borders through education and exchange, and contribute to sustainable development.

We have a presence in all member countries of the East African Community (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda) and can also service areas of eastern DR Congo. Our main offices are located in Nairobi/Kenya, Kigali/Rwanda and Emstek/Germany.

For our offices in Nairobi/Kenya and Kigali/Rwanda, we are looking for Tour Guides for one or more of the following countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi and DR Congo

Position information

Job title: Tour Guide

Company: Eos Visions Kenya or Eos Visions Rwanda, subdivisions of Eos Visions

Location: Nairobi, Kenya - Kigali, Rwanda

Career level: Officer

Industry: Tourism

Job status: Full time

About the company

Our mission is to be Africa's leader in providing the most educational, innovative and professional services in tourism and related areas, and, in the process, creating meaningful
opportunities for local partners and community development.

With this in mind, our vision is that tourism in Africa is responsible and life-enriching for both the valued visitors and their local hosts.

Our clients range from leading international organizations, associations, universities, government institutions, incentive houses and tourism operators to philanthropists, educational travelers, professional volunteers and celebrities. Tailored to the specific needs of our clients, we excel at facilitating direct interpersonal and mutually beneficial contact, and, at the same time, taking care of all logistical and support services in a professional and seamless way.

About the job

As one of several Tour Guides you will be responsible for preparing uniquely tailored tours, for guiding clients on the tours designed for them and for evaluating and developing tours further.

In more detail, it is your responsibility to prepare each tour thoroughly and diligently, including extensive research, making appointments and booking locations and/or equipment. Once the client arrives, you are with the client each day and you serve as the client’s first contact person.

During the stay of the client, you make sure the client has an exceptional experience according to his/her desires. Towards the end of each tour and also immediately afterwards, you ensure a proper evaluation.

Depending on your knowledge of the countries mentioned above, on your language skills and on where you want to be located, you will guide tours either in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Burundi or eastern parts of the DR Congo. Please indicate your preferences.

About you

Educational background: You are the right person if you have a university degree, preferably in or with an emphasis on history, communications, African politics, development studies, tourism or any other applicable field of studies.

Experience: You are experienced in serving and/or working with people from different countries and cultural backgrounds.

Ideally you have served tourists already, preferably in an African context or in other developing countries. Furthermore it is a must that you can prove experience in and cultural sensitivity for both the Western and the African ways of living.

Skills and competencies: You are highly reliable and flexible. You like planning and organizing and you are experienced in using a computer, MS Office and the internet to do so.

Your strong creativity serves you well in generating new ideas and developing existing ones further. You enjoy working directly with clients and your strong charisma serves you well in making friends quickly.

Your exceptional communication skills serve you well in these interactions and in representing an organization to clients and partners. You know the country you want to serve in very well and you are fluent in English as well as in the local language.

Additional language skills are an advantage.

Contact information and how to apply:

We only accept applications by email. Please include a cover letter, your resume/CV and applicable certificates of studies as well as letters of recommendation.

Please email your application to recruitment@eosvisions.com

Closing date: January 07, 2011

Project Manager, HIV & AIDS (Local Position) Job Vacancies in Somalia

Closing Date: Wednesday, 22 December 2010

Background

UNDP has been at the forefront globally and at country levels to support national responses to HIV &AIDS together with other development partners. In North East of Somalia, UNDP has been actively involved in the HIV & AIDS response since 2004. UNDP's main focus is to help countries put HIV & AIDS at the centre of national development; build national capacities of government at all levels, as well as work closely with the media and civil society organizations which include religious leaders, and People Living with HIV & AIDS (PLHA) to support a coordinated and effective response to the HIV epidemic.

The Area Project Manager will report to the Head of Sub Office for North East Somalia, as direct supervisor and to the HIV & AIDS Programme Specialist for overall guidance, as second supervisor. The main tasks of the HIV & AIDS Area Project Manager will include, but are not limited to: institutional capacity building and support for the AIDS Commission, strengthening District and Community Responses to HIV & AIDS, working with the Media on HIV & AIDS, as well as with Civil Society Organisations (CSO's) and individuals which include Religious Leaders and People Living with HIV & AIDS.

The Area Project Manager will work on a daily basis with colleagues in the UNDP Sub-Office, necessitating that the incumbent of the Area Project Manager be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues across the organization and be able to work with them in a responsive client orientated manner.

The HIV & AIDS Area Project Manager will also work in close collaboration with Government Officials, UNDP operations team, programme staff in other UN Agencies, as well as Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) to ensure the successful implementation of UNDP programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

Ensure strategic direction of all project operations

Financial resources management

Ensures provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building

Efficient procurement and logistical services

Efficient support to tasks related to advocacy, programming, monitoring and evaluation, and representation

1. Ensures the strategic direction of all project operations focusing on achievement of the following results:

Provide Technical Assistance and oversee the implementation of all work carried out in partnership with the AIDS Commission (supported by UNDP and the Global Fund).

Provide Technical Guidance and support for Community Conversations on HIV & AIDS, in order to strengthen district and community responses to HIV & AIDS. This will include working closely with selected NGOs and Civil Society Organizations, plus Religious Leaders and People Living with HIV & AIDS.

Provide Technical Guidance and oversee the implementation of all work with the Media on HIV & AIDS, supported by the Global Fund.

Compliance of operations with UNDP rules, regulations and policies, implementation of project operational strategies and monitoring achievement of results.

Establishment of collaborative arrangements with project partners and appropriate operational partnership arrangements.

Knowledge building and sharing with regards to management and operations of the project.

Proper project-filing system.

Timely follow up of routine actions and deadlines.

2. Ensures effective and accurate financial resources management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Ensure accountability of the use of all project funds;

Provide leadership in overseeing effective provision of services to counterparts including fair and transparent procurement, efficient logistics and sound financial management;

Proper planning and expenditures tracking in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations.

Proper and timely preparation of regular accurate financial reports for UNDP, donors and counterparts.

Ensure strict and consistent application of UNDP rules and regulations

3. Ensures provision of high quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners.

Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff on programme issues.

4. Ensures efficient procurement and logistical services management focusing on achievement of the following results:

Project compliance with corporate rules and regulations in the field and management of procurement processes including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management and performance measurement, in liaison with UNDP procurement unit.

Management of contracts and contractors and legal implications in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations.

Proper management of project assets, facilities and logistical services.

Planning, organisation and oversight of the necessary administrative and other logistical support to consultancy missions, workshops, overseas learning and other project activities.

5. Ensures efficient support to tasks related to advocacy, programming, monitoring and evaluation (M&E), and representation focusing on achievement of the following results:

Prepare Annual Work Plans and reports for all HIV & AIDS work in North East of Somalia in alignment with the Annual Work Plan and regional priorities

Ensure the achievement of outputs in line with the approved work plan through day-to-day planning, management, coordination and implementation of activities in North east of Somalia region, as per UNDP financial and procurement procedures

Undertake regular monitoring visits to project sites and supports gathering of data/information for project monitoring and evaluation processes ensuring compliance with UNDP M&E requirements in reporting on programme results and progress towards outcomes.

Assists in promoting dialogue and good practice among different stakeholders.

Assists the HIV & AIDS Programme Specialist in the preparation of narrative reports as well as in the planning and revision of project work-plans.

Carry out any other relevant duties as requested by the Head of Sub office or the HIV & AIDS Programme Specialist.

Impact of Results

The key results will have a direct impact on the overall effectiveness and success of UNDP's HIV &AIDS interventions and activities in achieving the Millennium Development Goals in North East of Somalia. Effective implementation of the key results, together with efficient management of all HIV &AIDS related activities will enhance the organization's capacity and credibility in implementation of highly effective programmes with strong impact.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards

Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP

Displays strong cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies

:

Knowledge Management and Learning

Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example

Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to plan, prioritise and deliver tasks on time

Ability to participate effectively in a team

Ability to manage complex problems proactively and effectively, including responses to field based emergencies.

In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues

Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills.

IT competencies in Word, Excel, Power Point and the internet

Management and Leadership

Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback

Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills

Demonstrates strong analytical and management skills

Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills

Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

Acceptance of additional responsibilities and capacity to work under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Advance University degree (Masters) in Public Health, development, public administration, social sciences or related field with 2 years of experience.

First level university degree in Public Health, Development, Public Administration, Social Studies or related field with 4 years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree

Experience:

Minimum of 2 years HIV & ADS work experience with advanced university degree (masters) or 4 years experience with first level university degree

Demonstrated effectiveness in a project management role.

Strong IT skills.

Experience with ATLAS or another platform for enterprise financial resource management is desirable.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in written and spoken Somali and English is required.

Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

For more info visit http://unjobs.org