Finn Church Aid is Finland’s biggest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid.Finn Church Aid is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian aid organisations forming one of the world’s largest aid organisations.Finn Church Aid iscommitted to continue working until people in need of assistance can make their own living and fulfil their basic needs. Finn Church Aid also campaigns for dignity and justice.

Finn Church Aid (FCA), is looking for a

Regional Representative – East and Southern Africa, based in Nairobi, Kenya

East and Southern Africa is one of FCA’s geographical program areas, where the organisation engages in relief, reconstruction, development and advocacy work. Our program countries are Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Eritrea, Mozambique and Angola. After 2016 FCA has decided to exit from Angola. FCA has its’ Regional office located in Kenya, representing FCA on a regional level. FCA has Country Offices in Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and Kenya, whose staff are responsible for the implementation of FCA Country Programs. The overall budget for the region is approximately 11 M€ in 2015.

The FCA East and Southern Africa Program Plan 2013-2016 will contribute to supporting the local civil society actors and communities in strengthening their resilience, security and equality through three thematic objectives:

Right to peace:

FCA focuses primarily on the mediation of conflict through the strengthening of existing conflict resolution mechanisms. These mechanisms often involve the facilitation of mediation efforts of religious and traditional leaders linked to local and national governance structures.

Right to livelihood:

The programs will focus on youth employment and womens’ entrepreneurship. Public-private partnership in the development of agribusiness models and social community-owned enterprise are emerging priority themes in development-oriented contexts. Humanitarian contexts focus on food security through food and seed distribution as well as improved farming techniques to increase output.

Right to education:

Quality education is the primary focus of education programmes. Teacher training, improved pedagogy and curriculum development are important elements. Education in emergencies, including the development of safe learning spaces, is the focus of humanitarian operations.

The Regional Representative will manage the East and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO), with a staff of approximately 10 persons. FCA has Country Offices in Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda and Kenya, whose Country Managers report to the ESARO Regional Representative. Altogether there are approximately 60 FCA staff in the region. FCA operations in the region have been expanding rapidly so there is potential for additional staff to be recruited and new Country Offices to be opened in 2015. The Regional Representative will report to the FCA Headquarter in Helsinki, Finland.

Areas of Responsibility:

Represent FCA in East and Southern Africa, mainly in the program countries;Manage FCA’s exit from Angola in accordance with guidance from HQ;Overall responsibility for managing the Regional Office;Be responsible for all FCA contracted staff (both national and international), including staff security;Be responsible for the development of regional and country plans in co-operation with FCA HQ;Ensure the successful planning and implementation of the FCA Regional and Country programs, including projects implemented by partners, emergency preparedness and response, communication and advocacy, fundraising, within the framework of the four year Regional and Country Programs;Networking and co-operation with donors, UN agencies, government, ACT Alliance members, other ecumenical and international NGOs and local partners,Be responsible for the regional fundraising and grant management opportunities and identify appropriate opportunities to increase and diversify funding sources and income;Undertake other duties as designated.

Competence and Personal Requirements:

Relevant experience in development cooperation and/or humanitarian aid operations in developing countries with experience in field operations,Experience in strategic planning and implementation in a senior management capacity,Proven experience in management or leading positions, including financial and HR management in a multi-cultural working environment,Proven experience in fundraising for international institutional agencies and managing budgets with diverse donor base,Experience with working with international donors and grant acquisition,Cross-cultural leadership experience,Good understanding of development approaches and standards,Skills in emergency preparedness and response,Skills in advocacy,Experience in working with local organisations and authorities as well as EU institutions, UN agencies and other international institutionsExperience in developing strategic and operational partnerships with donors, other INGOs and national level NGOs for project and advocacy interventionsGood interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to work under pressureReadiness to travel andCommand of English as a working language.

The assignment will be for a fixed term of minimum two years and it will begin with a one month orientation period in Helsinki, FCA HQ. The salary is based on FCA collective agreement.

For more information please contact Mr. Tomi Järvinen, Director for International Cooperation, +358 40 641 8209, tomi.jarvinen (at) kua.fi.

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is one of Finland’s largest non-governmental organizations working in Development Cooperation, Advocacy and Humanitarian Assistance. FCA is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian organizations forming one of the World’s largest aid organizations. FCA is looking for a Regional Donor Liaison and Program Coordinator for Southern Africa, based in the East and Southern Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya. Presently FCA has three Southern Africa Country Programs (in Angola, Mozambique and Zimbabwe).

FCA is looking for a

Regional Donor Liaison and Program Coordinator for Southern Africa

Primary purpose: To support donor relations and fundraising in the region and manage Finn Church Aid’s development, advocacy and humanitarian projects in Southern Africa.

Duties and responsibilities

• Be responsible for project management and overall PME of FCA’s development, advocacy and humanitarian projects in Southern Africa in accordance with FCA Policies and Guidelines, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, archiving, intra-agency and back-donor reporting, evaluation as well as preparing payments to partners; • Ensure that partners follow the reporting schedules, guidelines and other requirements as per contracts. • Monitor and ensure the technical and financial quality of the on-going projects and their compliance with FCA guidelines. • Support the effective and efficient management of the projects consistent with the project management cycle and compliant with FCA procedures, systems and guidelines. • Ensure that all projects adhere to FCA’s systems and procedures. • Ensure that project implementation meets back donor compliance requirements. • Be responsible for the overall partner relations in FCA Southern Africa Country programs. • Participate in recruitment of consultants and in preparations of TOR’s of consultants for Southern Africa programs as advised by the supervisor; • Monitor the evolving humanitarian situation in Southern Africa and consider immediate and strategic responses together with other ESARO and Headquarter staff. • Active responsibility for broadening FCA regional funding mix from international donors in close coordination with the Regional Representative, operational units and the Global Grants unit at FCA Headquarters. Tasks include proactively soliciting and cultivating donor relations, funding proposals, grants management, project monitoring, reporting and quality controlling. • Monitor international grant opportunities from institutional donors including Europe AID, ECHO, UN agencies, USG, Diplomatic Mission/embassies, private sector, trusts & foundations. • Identify and coordinate opportunities for funding in line with FCA’s strategic priorities and country programs in the region. • Build the capacity of expatriate and local staff in the field office to meet various donor requirements. • Build relationships with (I)NGOs, institutional donors, and other national or regional organizations and potential donors in Southern Africa, including ECHO, EU Commission, and UN Agencies, • Fundraising and advocacy coordination with the sister organizations of FCA and ACT Alliance members and others, • Represent FCA in coordination meetings relevant to FCA managed or supported projects in Southern Africa. • Ensure collaborative stakeholder management including involving the relevant authorities in the planning and implementation of FCA’s activities. • Participate in the planning of FCA’s development, advocacy and humanitarian projects/programs in the Southern Africa region, together with other ESARO staff, ensuring that the new projects/programs are in line with FCA policies and guidelines, national and cluster policies and guidelines. • Provide inputs from the field perspective to ESARO Regional Office on relevant planning. • Provide inputs for assessing new modes of partner collaboration, and for identifying new partners when relevant. • Participate in fund-raising for Southern Africa programs. • Provide capacity building support to FCA partner organizations in Southern Africa. • Any other duties assigned by his/her supervisor

Competence and Personal Requirements

• Degree in Development studies, Social sciences, Project Management or related field; • Good understanding of development cooperation, advocacy and humanitarian aid and their standards; • Strong project management skills and knowledge of appropriate project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, budget management etc.); • Demonstrable experience in fundraising for international development NGOs with specific expertise in institutional funding instruments. • Experience in managing development projects: • Experience in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with partners; • Availability to travel extensively in target countries (Angola, Mozambique and Zimbabwe and possible new countries); • Fluency in Portuguese language is a strong asset; • Experience in managing advocacy and humanitarian projects is an asset; • Experience in ACT Alliance emergency response mechanisms is an asset; • Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines; • Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues; • Ability to work on own initiative; • An understanding of and commitment to FCA’s mission and values.

For more information please contact Mr David Korpela, Regional Representative for East and Southern Africa, tel. +254 786 205 470 or david.korpela@kua.fi

This is a national position based in Kenya, with travel to Southern Africa. Interested candidates should submit their motivation letter and CV to recruitment.esaro@kua.fi by Friday 10th May 2013.

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Finn Church Aid (FCA) is one of Finland’s largest non-governmental organizations working in Development Cooperation, Advocacy and Humanitarian Assistance. FCA is a member of the ACT Alliance (ACT), an alliance of faith-based development and humanitarian organizations forming one of the World’s largest aid organizations. FCA is looking for a Regional Donor Liaison and Program Coordinator for Southern Africa, based in the East and Southern Africa Regional Office in Nairobi, Kenya. Presently FCA has three Southern Africa Country Programs (in Angola, Mozambique and Zimbabwe).

FCA is looking for a Regional Donor Liaison and Program Coordinator for Southern Africa

Primary purpose: To support donor relations and fundraising in the region and manage Finn Church Aid’s development, advocacy and humanitarian projects in Southern Africa.

Duties and responsibilities

Be responsible for project management and overall PME of FCA’s development, advocacy and humanitarian projects in Southern Africa in accordance with FCA Policies and Guidelines, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, archiving, intra-agency and back-donor reporting, evaluation as well as preparing payments to partners; Ensure that partners follow the reporting schedules, guidelines and other requirements as per contracts. Monitor and ensure the technical and financial quality of the on-going projects and their compliance with FCA guidelines. Support the effective and efficient management of the projects consistent with the project management cycle and compliant with FCA procedures, systems and guidelines. Ensure that all projects adhere to FCA’s systems and procedures. Ensure that project implementation meets back donor compliance requirements.Be responsible for the overall partner relations in FCA Southern Africa Country programs. Participate in recruitment of consultants and in preparations of TOR’s of consultants for Southern Africa programs as advised by the supervisor; Monitor the evolving humanitarian situation in Southern Africa and consider immediate and strategic responses together with other ESARO and Headquarter staff.Active responsibility for broadening FCA regional funding mix from international donors in close coordination with the Regional Representative, operational units and the Global Grants unit at FCA Headquarters. Tasks include proactively soliciting and cultivating donor relations, funding proposals, grants management, project monitoring, reporting and quality controlling. Monitor international grant opportunities from institutional donors including Europe AID, ECHO, UN agencies, USG, Diplomatic Mission/embassies, private sector, trusts & foundations. Identify and coordinate opportunities for funding in line with FCA’s strategic priorities and country programs in the region.Build the capacity of expatriate and local staff in the field office to meet various donor requirements.Build relationships with (I)NGOs, institutional donors, and other national or regional organizations and potential donors in Southern Africa, including ECHO, EU Commission, and UN Agencies,Fundraising and advocacy coordination with the sister organizations of FCA and ACT Alliance members and others,Represent FCA in coordination meetings relevant to FCA managed or supported projects in Southern Africa. Ensure collaborative stakeholder management including involving the relevant authorities in the planning and implementation of FCA’s activities. Participate in the planning of FCA’s development, advocacy and humanitarian projects/programs in the Southern Africa region, together with other ESARO staff, ensuring that the new projects/programs are in line with FCA policies and guidelines, national and cluster policies and guidelines.Provide inputs from the field perspective to ESARO Regional Office on relevant planning.Provide inputs for assessing new modes of partner collaboration, and for identifying new partners when relevant. Participate in fund-raising for Southern Africa programs. Provide capacity building support to FCA partner organizations in Southern Africa. Any other duties assigned by his/her supervisorCompetence and Personal RequirementsDegree in Development studies, Social sciences, Project Management or related field; Good understanding of development cooperation, advocacy and humanitarian aid and their standards; Strong project management skills and knowledge of appropriate project management tools (Logical Framework analysis, project cycle management, budget management etc.);Demonstrable experience in fundraising for international development NGOs with specific expertise in institutional funding instruments. Experience in managing development projects: Experience in establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with partners;Availability to travel extensively in target countries (Angola, Mozambique and Zimbabwe and possible new countries); Fluency in Portuguese language is a strong asset; Experience in managing advocacy and humanitarian projects is an asset;Experience in ACT Alliance emergency response mechanisms is an asset; Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritizing a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines;Experience of proactively identifying and addressing issues; Ability to work on own initiative;An understanding of and commitment to FCA’s mission and values.How to apply:

For more information please contact Mr David Korpela, Regional Representative for East and Southern Africa, tel. +254 786 205 470 or david.korpela@kua.fi

This is a national position based in Kenya, with travel to Southern Africa. 

Interested candidates should submit their motivation letter and CV to recruitment.esaro@kua.fi by Friday 10th May 2013.

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Bank

Managing Director
For and established bank in Southern Sudan

Job Ref: MN 5600

Our client is an established medium size bank. 

They wish to recruit a Managing Director

Job Profile

Implementing the Board’s decisions in a result oriented and timely manner to achieve the Bank’s vision, mission, goals, objectives and agreed performance targets.Implement the bank’s strategic plan with reviews to realign the strategic plan to contemporary changing situations.Ensure first class customer service driven through people, ICT and continuous service research and innovation.Ensure continuous product innovation and diversification covering a diverse customer range including individuals, SME, retail and corporate clients.Continuously monitoring economic, business regulatory and other related trends to determine their potential impact on plans and operations of the Bank and initiating the necessary logistical steps.Forge strategic alliances with key stakeholders designed to market mutually beneficial and profitable products and services.Judicious cost management and cost containment without hampering growth.Prudent investment and risk mitigation strategies.Staff motivation and development to ensure retention of highly motivated and committed human capital.University Graduate.MBA degree a definite advantage.Possess a minimum of 15 years experience in commercial banking, 10 of which should be in senior management positions.Should have extensive banking industry knowledge and leadership skills with highly demonstrable competencies in building shared vision, championing customer focus and in managing people in a multi-cultural environment.Send your application with a detailed CV and a daytime telephone number.
Disclose your current or past salary.
Send your application by email only so as to reach us by 4th February 2013.
Executive Selections Division
Manpower Services (K) Ltd
3rd Floor, Landmark Plaza
Directly Opp. Nairobi Hospital Entrance
Email: recruit@manpowerservicesgroup.com

Regional focused roleStrategic HRD FocusFixed Term contract ? 2 YearsTo be eligible to apply for this position you must have the appropriate working visa for Eastern Africa.

There is an exciting opportunity to join The Fred Hollows Foundation's international Programs team and contribute to the growth of an international development organisation that focuses on blindness prevention globally.

Based in Africa (preferably Nairobi) with regular regional and international travel, this position is responsible for the implementation of the Foundation's Human Resources Development (HRD) Strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa. Working closely with a number of key partners this position will coordinate and implement Human resource development initiatives in the region ensuring harmonization of activities to maximise outcomes. We currently deliver programs in Kenya, Burundi, Rwanda, Eritrea and are establishing our presence in Ethiopia.

We are seeking a motivated individual who has a significant level of experience and education in health workforce planning and managing public health programs in an international development setting, including programs addressing health workforce issues. Exposure and knowledge of eye health programming is highly desirable.

The successful applicant will also have solid work experience in Sub-Saharan Africa, the capacity to work effectively in cross-cultural environments and have the partnership capacity to engage and influence senior levels of government, multi-lateral agencies and other relevant stakeholders to build strategic advocacy.

Your experience in full cycle project management, PC literacy, fluency in written and spoken English as well as your tenacity and resilience will all help you to be a success in the role.

Please note that internally this position is referred to as ? HRD Coordinator

How to apply:

Applications should be made via www.hollows.org.au/get-involved/Australia and should include a resume and covering letter addressing all areas expressed in the experience, skills & attributes area of the Job Description.

Alternatively for a confidential discuss please contact Victoria Cawley, Recruitment Specialist on +61 2 8741-1962 or via email at vcawley@hollows.org

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Allayas Southern Corporation Ltd, are looking for the interested candidates in the following areas.

Email address; recruitment.aslrecruitment@gmail.com cc rachelkamau@gmail.com

1 Sales Engineer

Experience: Relevant experience of 1 year

Education Status required: Bsc Electrical / Mechanical;  or Higher Diploma; or Bsc Physics

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Experience: Relevant  experience of 1 year

Education Status required: N+, A+,MCSE, MCSD, Database handling is an added

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SMEC is a leading Consulting and project management company from Australia with some 57 offices and more than 4,000 employees throughout the world.
SMEC has an immediate vacancy for the post of Regional Manager for the Southern Africa Region positioned in Zambia and currently including Mozambique, Botswana, Lesotho, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Mauritius and Madagascar.
The RM Southern Africa reports to the Regional Director Africa, and provides strategic direction to the growth of business and manages all the projects in the Southern Africa Region ensuring technical delivery and financial performance.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering,Five years experience in Consulting businessBusiness and project management skills,Commercial marketing & negotiation skills,Well developed communication skills, both oral and written, Knowledge of SMEC’s BMS is an advantage.Applications are invited from both local and expatriate candidates. 
To apply for this position, please send your CV, to the following address by Friday, 27 July 2012
Email address: proctan@smec.com

Regional Director, Southern Africa, NairobiClosing Date: Friday, 29 June 2012

AMREF is the largest indigenous health development nongovernmental organization based in Africa. Working with and through African communities, health systems and governments, AMREF aims to close the gap that prevents people from accessing their basic right to health . With headquarters in Kenya, AMREF has programmes in Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, South Sudan, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa and West Africa. Employing over 800 staff and with an annual operating budget of approximately $70 million, AMREF is a knowledge resource for donors and partners. For more information visit our website www.amref.org.

AMREF is recruiting for Regional Director, Southern Africa to provide leadership and strategic direction to the Southern African Regional programme. The incumbent will be in charge of the performance and programme growth; S/he will ensure that adequate monitoring, evaluation and accountability mechanism are in place. The position is key and part of AMREF's senior management team, reporting to the Director General with a critical role to play in the accomplishment of AMREF's mission and strategy.

AMREF is an equal opportunity employer and has a non-smoking environment policy.

Please visit the AMREF website at www.amref.org to view the job specifications and application process.

If you are looking for growth and new challenges and have a passion for improving the health of disadvantaged communities in Africa, you are welcome to join us. Complete the online application form attaching your CV. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by Friday 29th June 2012 although the search will remain open until the position is filled.

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The Eastern and Southern African Management Institute [ESAMI] seeks the services of suitably qualified persons to fill the following positions at its Headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania

1. Administrative Assistant – Admissions

Qualifications

A holder of University degree in Secretarial and management studies or any other relevant field with not less than three (3) years’ relevant experience in a Training Institution, private sector or donor funded organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform all Secretarial and Administrative support services in the Admissions Office for effective management of the Business School admissions including;

Provision full Secretarial and Administrative servicesPreparing student admission letters, related documentation;Handling student registration and IDs and fillingRecord keeping and maintenance;Organizing stationery for classes;Handling attendance registers, application and evaluation forms;Handling lecture notes and other classroom management related issuesPreparing DSA and travel requests for ESAMI Lecturers and Adjunct Lecturers;Preparing imprest requests for Field Offices;Manage the office mail and correspondencesAdministration of Faculty and Academic Board meetings, Summer School, Thesis Defense, Graduation, and Conferences;Any other duties as may be assigned from time to timeCompetence and Skills

This position calls for strong organizational and communication skills among others;

Computer literacy especially in MS-office applications, email and internetInterpersonal skillsPlanning skillsRecord keeping and retrieval skillsExcellent attention to detailAbility to work on tight deadlinesStrong team player and orientation towards teamwork2. Administrative Assistant – Examinations

Qualifications

A holder of University degree in Secretarial and management studies or any other relevant field with not less than three (3) years’ relevant experience in a Training Institution, private sector or donor funded organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform all Secretarial and Administrative support services in the Examination Office for effective management of the Business School Examinations including;

Provision of full secretarial and Administrative services and general office managementReceiving exam scripts, projects and theses and recording themDistributing exams, projects and theses to LecturersReceive electronic student Projects and distribute electronically to the Lecturers for marking and maintaining a register of the e-Projects received;Receiving and filing marked exams, projects and thesesDispatching exam papers to Field Offices and other Centre’s, and maintaining a register of the sameHandling student records and filling systemHandling stationery for examinationsHandling student certificates and transcripts;Handling administration related issues;Manage office mail and correspondencesAny other duties as may be assigned.Competence and Skills

This position calls for strong organizational and communication skills among others;

Computer literacy especially in MS-office applications, email and internetPlanning skillsInterpersonal skillsRecord keeping and retrieval skillsExcellent attention to detailAbility to work on tight deadlinesStrong team player and orientation towards teamworkHigh level of confidentialityMode of Application

Applications together with CV, copies of certificates and testimonials, and three (3) referees should be addressed and emailed to:

The Director General
ESAMI
P.O. BOX 3030
Arusha, Tanzania

Email: odg@esamihq.ac.tz, esamihq@esamihq.ac.tz

Closing Date: Applications should be received within two (2) weeks from the date of the Advertisement.

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Safal Group is a leading player in Metal Roofing and Allied Building Products Industry in Eastern & Southern Africa Region. Safal Group is an equal opportunity, multi-cultural employer.

Presently the group has facilities for Cold Rolling, Galvanizing, Aluminium-Zinc Coating, Colour as well as Tubes & Pipes.

While the Group manufacturing facilities are in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and South Africa, the down-stream companies are spread throughout the sub-saharan countries of the continent, including South Africa.

The Group is searching for talented and ambitious professionals who are suitably qualified to take up responsibilities of:

Chief Accountants / Financial Controllers / Finance Managers / Senior Finance Managers

Eastern & Southern Africa Countries

Job Profile

The position will work under a matrix relationship, at the company level and group level.

The person filling the position will be responsible for combination of the following key operational areas.

To develop and operationalize relevant policies.

To provide support for implementation and monitoring compliance & progress in different areas of finance and accounts.

To manage investments / capital expenditure, working capital financing, structure / funding / borrowings, business plans / budgeting / forecasting reporting / reviews, foreign exchange and other risk management portfolio.

To ensure timely availability of monthly accounts and MIS reports including those relating to product costs, variable and fixed expenses.

To co-ordinate with internal and external audit team.

The Candidate

The ideal candidate shall be a qualified Accountant or an MBA with finance specialization.

The Group is looking for a candidate with at least 10 years of post qualification and relevant work experience in manufacturing environment.

In order to be successful in this job the incumbent need to have an experience of working in a computerized environment and must be familiar with SAP/other ERP Systems.

Age: 35-45 years

Application

Qualified candidates who wish to be considered for the above positions may apply online to:

jobs@aluminiumafrica.com

Please ensure that your current CV with photograph and contact details of three professional referees are attached with your application.

Closing date for receiving application is 30th Nov 2011.

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VSF-Belgium is a recognized developmental International NGO founded in 1995 working with disadvantaged communities to increase their standards of living, improve food security and livelihood sustainability through improved animal health and animal production.

In East Africa, our programmes focus on community based animal health services, capacity building of local institutions and governments, conflict mitigation and sustainable natural resource management.

Position: Technical Advisor to the Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern Sub-Project (LESP)

Duty Station: Juba, South Sudan

Deadline for Application: 11/11/2011

Availability: Immediately

Context

VSF Belgium has been supporting the eradication of rinderpest from Southern Sudan and the development of epidemio-surveillance systems since 2001.

With the advent of peace in 2005 and the establishment of the Ministry of Animal Resources and Fisheries (MARF) in South Sudan, the LESP Southern Sub-Project supported the final stages of rinderpest eradication and building the capacity of MARF to establish an effective and sustainable disease surveillance system and to develop policies on control of priority livestock diseases, animal health service delivery and other key livestock development issues.

LESP is a 5 year European Union (EU) funded project with a total budget of EURO 3,55 million and is implemented in partnership with the Republic of South Sudan MARF.

Role

Manage the Livestock Epidemio-surveillance Southern Sub-Project in close co-ordination with MARF, Government of South Sudan, and ensure objectives and targets are met.Provide technical advice to MARF on all aspects of LESP.Main Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for management of LESP funds and inputs, follow up of expenditure and checking of financial reports in line with EU procedures and assist MARF to plan for and report on the utilisation of LESP funds & inputs.Responsible for the timely submission of necessary reports and other documents to the donor in line with EU procedures and assist MARF to prepare work plans, budget amendments & narrative reports.Support the day-to-day implementation of project activities by MARF, working closely with the MARF LESP Co-ordinator and other personnel designated to work on the project.Attend and act as secretary for LESP North-South Steering Committee meetings and attend LESP Southern Sub-Project Technical Committee meetings and working group meetings.Manage the LESP project personnel; work plans, performance management, project meetings and recruitmentAssist in the identification of short-term consultants to conduct studies and training for the project. Manage and provide advice and support to project consultants to ensure their missions are successful.Advise and support MARF to develop the epidemio-surveillance system for South Sudan: organise and facilitate meetings and workshops, establishment of animal health database, training of veterinarians and animal health workers in epidemiosurveillance.Support the improvement of veterinary diagnostic capacity.Promote good communication and information-sharing between MARF and other stakeholders in the livestock sector; support and attend livestock co-ordination meetings, support the preparation of newsletters and other communication materials.Support MARF policy development process for priority animal diseases.Co-ordination with other stakeholders in the livestock sector and other related livestock projects that are being implemented in South Sudan.Support the implementation of the LESP exit strategyPromote and participate in knowledge management within VSF Belgium.Essential or Minimum Requirements

Education

Degree in Veterinary MedicinePost-graduate qualification in relevant discipline preferably in Veterinary EpidemiologyAt least 10 years of experience at programme management level in livestock developmentExperience with Community based animal health and use of participatory methodsExperience in training, facilitation, coaching, capacity-building of local partnersExperience in working with multiple stakeholdersExperience in working with governmentExperience of livestock disease surveillanceExperience of working with of pastoralist communitiesFluent in written and spoken EnglishExcellent managerial skills (planning, organizing, leading, controlling)Excellent coordination skillsStrong communication skillsGood reporting skills,Ability to prepare and present issues at all levelsGood networking skillsGood negotiation skillsGood team builderComputer literacyIdentify him/herself with the mission, vision and values of VSF-BDisplay intercultural and gender sensitivityRespect in dealing with othersAffinity for NGO work in generalAbility to cope with uncertain and difficult working and living environment.Transparent and accountableWillingness to travelFluency in written and/or spoken Arabic an advantage.Experience in South Sudan is an advantagePlease send your application letter, CV and list of 3 references by e-mail (reference “LESP advisor”) on or before 11/11/2011 to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke

This vacancy is open to male and female candidates.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information: http://www.vsfbelgium.org/

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Food Security Recovery Program (FSRP) – Lakes State Southern Sudan.

Terms of Reference for a Consultancy to undertake Mid-term Evaluation for Food Security Recovery Program in Rumbek North & Rumbek Central Counties of Lakes State Southern Sudan.

Veterinaires Sans Frontieres Belgium (VSF-Belgium) is an international non – governmental organization whose vision is to improve the welfare of vulnerable populations in developing countries, through improving animal health and production.

We have been a key player in the livestock sector in Southern Sudan since 1995 playing a major role in the establishment of a community based animal health delivery system and animal health delivery system and the ongoing rinderpest eradication process.

VSF Belgium’s 14 years of animal heath service provision in Southern Sudan has impacted positively on the community and changed lives of many families whose lives are dependent on livestock directly or indirectly.

VSF-Belgium in the past two years has been implementing a 4 year Food Security Recovery Program Funded by European Union (FSRP-EC Lakes) in two counties (Rumbek North and Rumbek Central) of Lakes State with an overall objective of enhancing the livelihoods and stabilize food security among vulnerable agro pastoralist communities in Lakes state.

Lakes State is one of the four states of greater Bahr El Ghazal, it has an estimated area of 40,235 Km², with its capital and the seat of the government situated in Rumbek. Lakes state borders five other southern states; Central Equatoria to the south, Jonglei State on the Eastern Bank of White Nile, Unity State towards the north-eastern side, Warrap State on the north-western side, and Western Equatoria on the South and West.

There are eight (8) administrative counties, each with several payams and bomas. The main ethnic group in the state is Dinka with the Jur Bel forming a minority. The human population of Lakes State is estimated at 695 730 people (Fifth Sudan Population and housing census April 2008).

Evaluation Summary

Project: Food Security Recovery Programme – EC Lakes

Project Period: 3rd September 2009 – 31st August 2013

Evaluation Type: Mid-term Evaluation

Evaluation Purpose: The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the level of impact by the project interventions on the lives of Rumbek Central & Rumbek North communities at the end of the phase 1 of the Project implementation.

Primary Methodologies: Both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection where household survey, focus group discussions (FGD), interviews and document review will be used respectively

Evaluation Start and End Dates: 15th September 2011 – 10th October 2011.

Anticipated Evaluation Report Release Date: 15th of October 2011.

Description of the Project being evaluated

Operational Period for Project: 4 Years

Project Budget total Budget: Euro 1,500 004

Project Target Population:

Direct target population - 2662 HH – 23,825 personsIndirect target population – – 196,960 (107,554 -Males & 89,406 Females (M =54.6 %, F =45.4 %)Evaluation Target Audiences

This evaluation process is intended to inform our donors – European Union on the impact their funds have created on the lives of children, families, livestock keepers, livestock traders and communities living in Rumbek North & Rumbek Central.

VSF Belgium will on the other hand use the same information to inform its planning processes for the final phase of the project.

The main concerns/expectations of partners in this evaluation include:

Extent of achievement of program objectives.Impact of the program interventions on both the direct beneficiaries and nonbeneficiariesStrengths, Challenges and weaknesses of the program.Level of participation by local NGOs/CBOs government ministries, communities.Reports from key stakeholders i.e. MARF, MAF, Public Health, County Administration, County Council and other NGOs.The key stakeholders who have been involved in the implementation of the program activities include;
Ministry of Animal Resources & Fisheries.Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry.Ministry of Physical infrastructure (department of Rural water)County Commissioners (Rumbek North & Rumbek Central)Rumbek Town Council & Maper County Council.South Sudan Relief & Rehabilitation Commission (SSRRC)Oxfam GBUN FAO (SPCRP)Evaluation Type

This is a mid-term evaluation. It has been scheduled by the programme to enable it find out progress made/gained towards meeting the designed goal and outcomes over the last two years of implementation.

Evaluation Purpose and Objectives

Purpose of the Evaluation

The purpose of this evaluation is to assess the level of impact by the program interventions to the lives of Rumbek North & Rumbek Central communities at the end of phase 1 of implementation.

The exercise will determine the extent to which the project objectives have been achieved including:

Impact on the lives of the community.Change in the quality of life of the community especially the well being of vulnerable groups, livestock keepers.Sustainability of the projects undertaken in phase one.Programme effectiveness and efficiency.How far the project achieved the set goals and objectives.Best practices (new knowledge and important topics for further inquiry, lobbying, and influence)Case studies and success stories.Besides these, evaluation process will also assist in the following areas:
Determine how well the programme was designed and monitored against the objectives, benchmarks, and processes established in the project design document.Determine strengths (including successful innovations and promising practices) and weaknesses (factors impeding progress) of the programme planning, design, implementation M&E, and ongoing community management in the programme.Determine whether the resources (financial, human and materials) have been used economically and wisely for the well-being of the community.Determine how the programme involved and benefited vulnerable groups (genders, ethnic minorities, children, and the disabled) throughout the planning, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and ongoing management of the programme
Both quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection where household survey, focus group discussions (FGDs), interviews and document review will be used respectivelyA final report will be expected out of the evaluation exercise. The consultant will make a presentation of the final report to be written in English. The draft report should be ready within a week from the last day of evaluation. The final report should be ready within 10 days after feedback from the VSF Belgium team. Review and feedback should take place within 2 weeks after the draft report for a final report preparation and production. The consultant will hand over a hard copy draft report as well as soft copy. For the final report, 3 hard copies and a soft copy will be required (CD copy).The report should adopt the EU mid-term evaluation format that will be provided by VSF Belgium.
Documents

Some Secondary data will be collected from the following sources

FSRP grant contract 2009FSRP proposal 2009FSRP baseline report 2010Budget and financial reportsNarrative reports (interim, inception rider and quarterly)Government records from the State Ministry of Animal Resources & Fisheries, Ministry of Agriculture & Forestry, Ministry of Physical infrastructure LimitationsSome of the factors that may limit the evaluation include:
Challenges in communication incase of rainy weather. Use of four wheel drive vehicles will be necessary.Language barrier considering that local people are predominantly dinka speaking.There will be need to use simple language as well as translate during interactions.

Location

The consultancy will be based in Lakes State – Rumbek North and Rumbek Central Counties.

Authority and Responsibility

Evaluation Team Members and Roles

Consultant - Principal evaluatorCountry Program Manager – Quality ControlProject Manager - Goal Owner (Team leader)Program staff/Project Officers - Logistical supportResearch Assistants/Data Collectors - Data collectionTranslators - Translate portions of draft as needed to get input from people who speak the local language.Qualifications

The Consultant is expected to have the following attributes:

Postgraduate qualification in Agriculture/ Animal health & Production/ Veterinary medicine/natural resource management or a graduate qualification with at least 7 years experience in programming and Monitoring & Evaluation assessments.Significant field experience in East Africa in livelihoods planning and programmingSignificant experience in coordination, design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of programs.Good communications skills and experience in working with teams, in facilitationAbility to write clear and useful reports (may be required to produce examples of previous work) and excellent analytical and writing skillsAbility to manage the available time and resources and to work to tight deadlines.Experience with analysis of development in a rural and post-conflict environment.Working experience in Southern Sudan is desirable.Available for the whole time of the baseline survey.Closing date: 5th September 2011.

Contact Information

Interested expert(s) should submit proposals indicating relevant qualifications and experience as well as detailed execution plan they would use for the mission.

They should also indicate daily consultancy rates and possible starting dates.

The proposals, CV and letter of motivation as well as three (3) referees should be sent electronically to recruitment@vsfb.or.ke

Ref: FSRP Consultancy 08/2011.

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We are GE. We’re a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. And we are taking the strengths that have made us an industry leader and putting them to work in service of a new era of global business, with a focus on the world and the people we share it with. Through initiatives like ecomagination and healthymagination, we are developing the next generation of products and services to improve the way we use resources, impact our communities and care for each other. Join GE and you’ll discover a career opportunity of incredible diversity – across disciplines and around the globe. No other company invests in the development, training and advancement of its employees the way we do, because we believe it is our innovative thinking that is our strength, and that strength is what enables GE to make a positive impact on tomorrow, today. From jet engines to power generation, financial services to water processing, and medical imaging to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services. GE is imagination at workRegional Infrastructure Manager - Southern AfricaThe East and South Africa Regional Infrastructure Leader will have Strategic and Operational responsibilities for the definition and delivery of GIS IT services in the region, with particular focus on countries in East Africa and South Africa.
This will include developing in depth knowledge, cultural awareness, regulatory understanding and relationships (internal and external) within each country of the region where GE is operating or where GE has plans to operate.Regional Intimacy/Strategy:
Understand GE business growth plans in each country of the region
Develop cultural understanding in depth understanding of IT regulatory framework in each country of the region
Develop in depth relationships with IT suppliers/providers within each country.
Keep up to date with changes to service offerings, technical capabilities and regulatory changes in each country
Define GE business needs for each country, based on employee and application demographics
Identify opportunities to share best practices and reuse solutions from other regions, GE businesses and external businesses
Communicate and educate regional business leaders on IT solutions. Capabilities and costs

Regional Operations:
Develop deep relationships with GIS service provider team, and GIS in-country suppliers/vendors
Responsible for managing Incident / Problem / Change relating to GIS services in the region
Manage the delivery of GIS infrastructure solutions
Become the GIS technical expert for regional solution
Manage budgets and contracts associated with program(s) or initiative(s)
Support, advise, assist, guide and resolve infrastructure problems for client leaders and users
Work as a business partner with client leaders and users to evaluate / improve business processes with cost effective infrastructure solutions
Provide support for Africa Regional leadership based in the region.

Demonstrated existing knowledge of IT capabilities and demonstrated experience of providing IT solutions in Eastern Africa and Southern Africa region.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science
Prior experience with process quality methodology or infrastructure technologies (compute, database, network, etc.)
Strong program management skills including project initiation, scoping, resourcing, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and communication
Ability to deliver compliance requirements and to excel in a global matrix organization
Ability to learn complex systems and business processes and define requirements for solutionsSix Sigma BB/MBB
ERP applications knowledge
Matrix organization skills / ability to motivate multiple groups to maintain collaboration
Ability to influence and gain commitment at all organizational levels
Project Management (PMI) certifications
High energy, customer passion & attention to detail
Leadership training program experience (IMLP, OMLP, FMP) is preferred (GE employees only)  

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We are GE. We’re a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. And we are taking the strengths that have made us an industry leader and putting them to work in service of a new era of global business, with a focus on the world and the people we share it with. Through initiatives like ecomagination and healthymagination, we are developing the next generation of products and services to improve the way we use resources, impact our communities and care for each other. Join GE and you’ll discover a career opportunity of incredible diversity – across disciplines and around the globe. No other company invests in the development, training and advancement of its employees the way we do, because we believe it is our innovative thinking that is our strength, and that strength is what enables GE to make a positive impact on tomorrow, today. From jet engines to power generation, financial services to water processing, and medical imaging to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services. GE is imagination at workRegional Infrastructure Manager - Southern AfricaThe East and South Africa Regional Infrastructure Leader will have Strategic and Operational responsibilities for the definition and delivery of GIS IT services in the region, with particular focus on countries in East Africa and South Africa.
This will include developing in depth knowledge, cultural awareness, regulatory understanding and relationships (internal and external) within each country of the region where GE is operating or where GE has plans to operate.Regional Intimacy/Strategy:
Understand GE business growth plans in each country of the region
Develop cultural understanding in depth understanding of IT regulatory framework in each country of the region
Develop in depth relationships with IT suppliers/providers within each country.
Keep up to date with changes to service offerings, technical capabilities and regulatory changes in each country
Define GE business needs for each country, based on employee and application demographics
Identify opportunities to share best practices and reuse solutions from other regions, GE businesses and external businesses
Communicate and educate regional business leaders on IT solutions. Capabilities and costs

Regional Operations:
Develop deep relationships with GIS service provider team, and GIS in-country suppliers/vendors
Responsible for managing Incident / Problem / Change relating to GIS services in the region
Manage the delivery of GIS infrastructure solutions
Become the GIS technical expert for regional solution
Manage budgets and contracts associated with program(s) or initiative(s)
Support, advise, assist, guide and resolve infrastructure problems for client leaders and users
Work as a business partner with client leaders and users to evaluate / improve business processes with cost effective infrastructure solutions
Provide support for Africa Regional leadership based in the region.

Demonstrated existing knowledge of IT capabilities and demonstrated experience of providing IT solutions in Eastern Africa and Southern Africa region.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science
Prior experience with process quality methodology or infrastructure technologies (compute, database, network, etc.)
Strong program management skills including project initiation, scoping, resourcing, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and communication
Ability to deliver compliance requirements and to excel in a global matrix organization
Ability to learn complex systems and business processes and define requirements for solutionsSix Sigma BB/MBB
ERP applications knowledge
Matrix organization skills / ability to motivate multiple groups to maintain collaboration
Ability to influence and gain commitment at all organizational levels
Project Management (PMI) certifications
High energy, customer passion & attention to detail
Leadership training program experience (IMLP, OMLP, FMP) is preferred (GE employees only)  

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We are GE. We’re a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. And we are taking the strengths that have made us an industry leader and putting them to work in service of a new era of global business, with a focus on the world and the people we share it with. Through initiatives like ecomagination and healthymagination, we are developing the next generation of products and services to improve the way we use resources, impact our communities and care for each other. Join GE and you’ll discover a career opportunity of incredible diversity – across disciplines and around the globe. No other company invests in the development, training and advancement of its employees the way we do, because we believe it is our innovative thinking that is our strength, and that strength is what enables GE to make a positive impact on tomorrow, today. From jet engines to power generation, financial services to water processing, and medical imaging to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services. GE is imagination at workRegional Infrastructure Manager - Southern AfricaThe East and South Africa Regional Infrastructure Leader will have Strategic and Operational responsibilities for the definition and delivery of GIS IT services in the region, with particular focus on countries in East Africa and South Africa.
This will include developing in depth knowledge, cultural awareness, regulatory understanding and relationships (internal and external) within each country of the region where GE is operating or where GE has plans to operate.Regional Intimacy/Strategy:
Understand GE business growth plans in each country of the region
Develop cultural understanding in depth understanding of IT regulatory framework in each country of the region
Develop in depth relationships with IT suppliers/providers within each country.
Keep up to date with changes to service offerings, technical capabilities and regulatory changes in each country
Define GE business needs for each country, based on employee and application demographics
Identify opportunities to share best practices and reuse solutions from other regions, GE businesses and external businesses
Communicate and educate regional business leaders on IT solutions. Capabilities and costs

Regional Operations:
Develop deep relationships with GIS service provider team, and GIS in-country suppliers/vendors
Responsible for managing Incident / Problem / Change relating to GIS services in the region
Manage the delivery of GIS infrastructure solutions
Become the GIS technical expert for regional solution
Manage budgets and contracts associated with program(s) or initiative(s)
Support, advise, assist, guide and resolve infrastructure problems for client leaders and users
Work as a business partner with client leaders and users to evaluate / improve business processes with cost effective infrastructure solutions
Provide support for Africa Regional leadership based in the region.

Demonstrated existing knowledge of IT capabilities and demonstrated experience of providing IT solutions in Eastern Africa and Southern Africa region.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science
Prior experience with process quality methodology or infrastructure technologies (compute, database, network, etc.)
Strong program management skills including project initiation, scoping, resourcing, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and communication
Ability to deliver compliance requirements and to excel in a global matrix organization
Ability to learn complex systems and business processes and define requirements for solutionsSix Sigma BB/MBB
ERP applications knowledge
Matrix organization skills / ability to motivate multiple groups to maintain collaboration
Ability to influence and gain commitment at all organizational levels
Project Management (PMI) certifications
High energy, customer passion & attention to detail
Leadership training program experience (IMLP, OMLP, FMP) is preferred (GE employees only)  

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We are GE. We’re a global infrastructure, finance and media company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. And we are taking the strengths that have made us an industry leader and putting them to work in service of a new era of global business, with a focus on the world and the people we share it with. Through initiatives like ecomagination and healthymagination, we are developing the next generation of products and services to improve the way we use resources, impact our communities and care for each other. Join GE and you’ll discover a career opportunity of incredible diversity – across disciplines and around the globe. No other company invests in the development, training and advancement of its employees the way we do, because we believe it is our innovative thinking that is our strength, and that strength is what enables GE to make a positive impact on tomorrow, today. From jet engines to power generation, financial services to water processing, and medical imaging to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services. GE is imagination at workRegional Infrastructure Manager - Southern AfricaThe East and South Africa Regional Infrastructure Leader will have Strategic and Operational responsibilities for the definition and delivery of GIS IT services in the region, with particular focus on countries in East Africa and South Africa.
This will include developing in depth knowledge, cultural awareness, regulatory understanding and relationships (internal and external) within each country of the region where GE is operating or where GE has plans to operate.Regional Intimacy/Strategy:
Understand GE business growth plans in each country of the region
Develop cultural understanding in depth understanding of IT regulatory framework in each country of the region
Develop in depth relationships with IT suppliers/providers within each country.
Keep up to date with changes to service offerings, technical capabilities and regulatory changes in each country
Define GE business needs for each country, based on employee and application demographics
Identify opportunities to share best practices and reuse solutions from other regions, GE businesses and external businesses
Communicate and educate regional business leaders on IT solutions. Capabilities and costs

Regional Operations:
Develop deep relationships with GIS service provider team, and GIS in-country suppliers/vendors
Responsible for managing Incident / Problem / Change relating to GIS services in the region
Manage the delivery of GIS infrastructure solutions
Become the GIS technical expert for regional solution
Manage budgets and contracts associated with program(s) or initiative(s)
Support, advise, assist, guide and resolve infrastructure problems for client leaders and users
Work as a business partner with client leaders and users to evaluate / improve business processes with cost effective infrastructure solutions
Provide support for Africa Regional leadership based in the region.

Demonstrated existing knowledge of IT capabilities and demonstrated experience of providing IT solutions in Eastern Africa and Southern Africa region.
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science
Prior experience with process quality methodology or infrastructure technologies (compute, database, network, etc.)
Strong program management skills including project initiation, scoping, resourcing, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and communication
Ability to deliver compliance requirements and to excel in a global matrix organization
Ability to learn complex systems and business processes and define requirements for solutionsSix Sigma BB/MBB
ERP applications knowledge
Matrix organization skills / ability to motivate multiple groups to maintain collaboration
Ability to influence and gain commitment at all organizational levels
Project Management (PMI) certifications
High energy, customer passion & attention to detail
Leadership training program experience (IMLP, OMLP, FMP) is preferred (GE employees only)  

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Euro Action Fund is looking for a qualified & motivated person committed with working with the vulnerable in society to fill the position of Regional Finance Officer - HOA to establish Euro Action Fund operations based in Juba South Sudan with travel to programme operations inside the country and in the region.

The Regional Finance Officer(RFO) provides both operational and programmatic support to the organization while establishing the Finance & Administration department for Euro Action Fund- Horn of Africa.

The RFO supervises the finance unit and is the chief financial spokesperson for the organization. The RFO reports directly to the Regional director and directly assists the Programme Coordinator on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting needs and the securing of new funding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve the organization's mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans.Train the Finance Unit and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.Work with the regional Director on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships on city, state, and national levels, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts.Participate in developing new funding proposals, specifically: assist the Country Director and Programme Coordinator in identifying new funding opportunities, the drafting of prospective programmatic budgets, and determining cost effectiveness of prospective service delivery. Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the Executive Team on programmatic design and implementation matters.Ensure adequate controls are installed and that substantiating documentation is approved and available such that all purchases may pass independent and governmental audits. Provide the Programme Coordinator with an operating budget.Work with the Programme Coordinator to ensure programmatic success through cost analysis support, and compliance with all contractual and programmatic requirements.interpreting legislative and programmatic rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all Donor, local Government and contractual guidelines,ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel, andmonitoring compliance. Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and contract/grant budgets. Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants.Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization. and oversee donor reporting. Oversee the coordination and activities of independent auditors ensuring all audit issues are resolved, and all compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with IFRS and and other required supplementary schedules and information.Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings; including being the lead staff on the Audit/Finance Committee. Monitor banking activities of the organization. Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs. Serve as one of the trustees and oversee administration and financial reporting of the organization's Savings and Retirement Plan.Investigate cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which the organization may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals. Oversee the production of monthly reports including reconciliation's as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive management, as well as the Audit/Finance Committee. Assist in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of Salary Adjustments for the staff. Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable and ensure a disaster recovery plan is in place. Oversee insurance plans and health care coverage analysis. Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with government funds (computers, etc.) assuring all are in accordance with Donor Regulations regulations.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Not-for-profit accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, IFRS, program regulations and compliance requirements, and appropriate specific donor regulations. Current trends, developments, and theories in job readiness training and adult education. Current trends and developments in welfare reform and the development of Welfare-to-Work programs. Issues, concerns, and barriers of employees newly entering the workforce. Laws, regulations, and rules governing work requirements for TANF participants. Resources of public and private social service and related agencies.Organizational development, human resources, and program operations. General office software, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite and MIP software (or other similar not-for-profit general ledger software) and use of databases. Ability to: Foster and cultivate business opportunities and partnerships.Create and assess financial statements and budget documents. Supervise staff, including regular progress reviews and plans for improvement. Communicate effectively in both written and verbal form.Education and Experience Education: Completion of a bachelor's degree at an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. Excellent score on Independently certified Intelligence Assessment Personality Profile- 360 .

Experience: Three to Five years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of an organization.

One years of direct service delivery experience working with not for profit organization. Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable.

Remuneration: Euro 2460 pm to Euro 2990 based on experience and academic qualification.

Medical & Group life insurance. Rest & Recuperation (R&R) after every six week in field location.

To apply send application letter and detailed CV to hr@euroactionfund.org

Application deadline is 30th May 2011. Qualified Female candidates encouraged to apply

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