BANK GABORONE VACANCIES - MANAGER: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

OPERATIONS SUPPORT-TECHNOLOGY
MANAGER: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field experience
-MSc in information systems management would be an added advantage
-10 years work experience in IT management
-adequate knowledge of banking environment and financial transaction
-excellent oral and written communication skills
-excellent people management skills
-excellent leadership skills

Interested candidates who meet the requirements of this job are invited to submit their applications, INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE CV BY NO later than friday 11 march 2016 TO THE FOLLOWING Address:

Head, Human Resources
Bank Gaborone Head Office
Plot 5129 Pilane/ Queens Road..
The Mall, GABORONE.
Private bag 00325
Gaborone.

email:recruitment@bankgaborone.co.bw

BOTSWANA PUBLIC OFFICERS PENSION FUND VACANCIES

HELP DESK OFFICER
This position requires a Diploma in IT or related plus 3years post qualification experience in IT.

MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANT
This position requires Bachelor's degree in Communications, media studies or related plus 3yrs post qualification in communications and media relations environment.

ACCOUNTS OFFICER- INVESTMENT..
You are required to have a Bachelor's degree in finance or equivalent with 3yrs post qualification experience in an investment environment.

Only applicants who meet the above requirements need apply giving detailed and up to date curriculum vitae and enclosing certified copies of their educational certificates, National identity and at least two latest references.

Please respond in writing to:

The Chief Executive Officer/ Principal Officer.
Botswana Public Officers Pension Fund Secretariat.
Private bag 00195
Gaborone.
or hand deliver at

Letsema Office Park
plot 61920
Fairgrounds

Closin dae for all applications is 4th March 2016.

DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY VACANCIES - PROJECT CONTROL MANAGER

Debswana Diamond Company – Technical Services would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.

PROJECT CONTROL MANAGER

Ref: DCC 0000206

Job Summary

· Provides leadership regarding establishing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Project Controls system in a complex and multiproject environment;

· Oversees the integration of the full spectrum of Project Controls in a complex project environment, i.e., cost analysis, estimating, planning, project administration, and document control.

 Minimum Requirements

· Diploma in related field or Artisan Qualification;

· Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage;

· Project Management Certification in good standing (Costing, Planning, Earned Value Management, Estimating, etc.) in related field will be an added advantage;

· Degree in related field will be an added advantage

· Minimum 8 years’ experience in a Project Controls environment or related field

· Advanced training in Microsoft Office applications or equivalent (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);

· Advanced scheduling software (e.g. Oracle Primavera P6, Deltek OPP, Microsoft Project, etc.)

Key activities

1. People:

· Manages, develops and retains the Project Controls staff compliment.

· Ensures adequate Project Controls resource levels for the Debswana project environment.

· Manages the effectiveness of subordinates by setting-up key performance measures, monitoring performance and taking remedial action as necessary.

2. Governance:

· Oversees the planning, setting-up, and managing of Project Controls.

· Oversees Project Controls-related integration between project management work, support work, and technical/specialist work, including inter-technical/specialist work.

· Monitors the effectiveness of Project Controls standards and procedures, and brings about the necessary changes to ensure continuous improvement.

3. Service delivery:

a. Oversees trends-determination, change request control, changes to performance measurement baselines (scope-time-cost), and monitoring and measurement of the associated impacts.

b. Oversees transfer of data between financial, accounting, planning, estimating, and procurement systems; the review of errors arising from such transfers, and coordinating actions to rectify such errors.

c. Oversees the drafting of procurement operating plans (POP), and the controlling of the contracts as stipulated in the POP.

d. Performs project controls-related reporting on Portfolio-level.

e. Manages and controls allocated funds and operates within set parameters.

f. Implements knowledge management principles through application of tools and methodologies to continuously improve and sustain business performance.

g. Initiates and implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and sustain business performance.

h. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all key stakeholders and partners to ensure achievement of business objectives.

i. Responsible for the safety, health and environmental program in area of responsibility.

Closing Date: 12th March 2016

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DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY VACANCIES - PROJECT COST ANALYST

Debswana Diamond Company – Technical Services would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.

PROJECT COST ANALYST

Ref: DCC 0000205

Job Summary

· Provides Cost Analysis in a project environment;

· Integrates Cost Analysis into project controls in projects, i.e., integrate Cost Analysis with planning, planning, project administration, and document control.

Minimum Requirements

· Degree in Engineering/ Finance/Business Administration or related field

· Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage;

· Project Management Certification in good standing (Costing, Planning, Earned Value Management, Estimating, etc.) in related field will be an added advantage.

· 4 years in a Project Cost Analyst environment or related field

· Advanced training in Microsoft Office applications or equivalent (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)

Key activities

1. Performs the following:

· Planning, setting-up, and managing Cost Analysis as part of the project controls system.

· Cost Analysis-related integration between project management work, support work, and technical/specialist work, including intertechnical/specialist work.

· Cost-related trends-determination, change request control that impacts on cost, changes to cost-baselines, and monitoring & measurement of the associated cost-related impacts.

· Project Cost Analysis-related governance.

· Project Cost Analysis-related reporting.

· Cost Analysis-related contractual obligations (e.g., the impact and management of escalation).

2. Ensures transfer of project Cost Analysis-data between financial, accounting, planning, and procurement systems; the review of errors arising from such transfers; and coordinating actions to rectify such errors.

3. Monitors the effectiveness of Cost Analysis standards and procedures, and advise the Project Controls Manager about necessary changes to ensure continuous improvement.

4. Manages and controls allocated funds and operates within approved parameters.

5. Manages the effectiveness of subordinates by setting-up key performance measures, monitoring and reviewing performance and taking remedial action as necessary.

6. Implements knowledge management principles through application of tools and methodologies to continuously improve and sustain business performance.

7. Initiates and implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and sustain business performance.

8. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all key stakeholders and partners to ensure achievement of business objectives.

9. Coordinates the safety, health and environmental program in area of responsibility

Closing Date: 12th March 2016

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DEBSWANA DIAMOND COMPANY VACANCIES - SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER

Debswana Diamond Company – Technical Services would like to invite suitably qualified innovative, results oriented and self-driven individuals to apply for the position listed and described below and join a professional team driven by service excellence, where the demands of the business are met by encouraging team work and addressing the needs of the individual.

SENIOR PROJECT PLANNER

 Ref: DCC 0000204

Job Summary

· Provides leadership regarding Planning in a project environment;

· Oversees the integration of Planning into project controls in a complex project environment, i.e., the integration of planning with cost analysis, estimation, project administration, and document control.

Minimum Requirements

· Diploma in related field or Artisan Qualification;

· Diploma in Project Management will be an added advantage;

 · Project Management Certification in good standing (Costing, Planning, Earned Value Management, Estimating, etc.) in related field will be an added advantage;

· Degree in related field will be an added advantage.

· Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Project Planner

· Advanced training in Microsoft Office applications or equivalent (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.);

· Advanced scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project, including Oracle Primavera P6 or Deltek OPP).

Key activities

1. People:

· Manages, develop and retains the Project Planner staff compliment;

· Ensure adequate Project Planner resource levels for the Debswana project environment;

· Manages the effectiveness of subordinates by setting-up key performance measures, monitoring performance and taking remedial action as necessary.

2. Governance

 · Oversees the planning, setting-up, and managing of Planning as part of the project controls system;

 · Oversees planning-related integration between project management work, support work, and technical/specialist work, including intertechnical/specialist work

· Monitors the effectiveness of Planning standards and procedures, and advises the Project Controls Manager regarding necessary changes to ensure continuous improvement.

3. Service delivery

· Oversees project Planning-related trends-determination, change request control that impacts on time, changes to schedule baselines, and monitoring & measurement of the associated time-related impacts

· Oversees project Planning-related reporting

· Oversees Planning-related contractual obligations (e.g., the impact and management of escalation)

· Ensures portfolio-level transfer of Planning-data between financial, accounting, planning, and procurement systems, the review of errors arising from such transfers, and coordinating actions to rectify such errors

· Manages and controls allocated timing and operates within approved parameters

· Implements knowledge management principles through application of tools and methodologies to continuously improve and sustain business performance

· Identifies and implements creative and innovative ideas to continuously improve and sustain business performance;

· Establishes and maintains effective relationships with all key stakeholders and partners to ensure achievement of business objectives;

· Responsible for the safety, health and environmental program in area of responsibility.

Closing Date: 12th March 2016

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BASIL READ MINING BOTSWANA VACANCIES

Basil Read Mining Botswana(pty)ltd has been awarded a fixed term contract by Lerala Diamong Mine at their mine operation near Lerala village and has the following vacant positions:

WORKSHOP FOREMAN*1 (REF:BR 001)
Qualified heavy earthmoving equipment diesel mechanic with solid experience in Boiler-making, auto-electrical and earth moving mechanics
-Diploma in diesel mechanic or equivalent technical qualification
-min 10yrs experience in the management of personnel

HEAVY EARTHMOVING DIESEL MECHANICS *4 (REF:BR 002)
Qualified heavy earthmoving equipment mechanic Artisan or have an equivalent trade qualification
-minimum 8yrs post qualification experience on Komatsu, Liebherr and Caterpillar earthmoving plant
-have own comprehensive tool kit
-experience must include commissioning, service, maintenance and repair of the plant
-class B driving licence

DRILL RIG MECHANIC*1 (REF:BR 003)
NCC in heavy palnt diesel mechanic or equivalent
-5yrs minimum experience is required
-experience in Atlas Copco 660/T45 drill rigs

AUTO ELECTRICIAN*1 (REF:BR 004)
Cambridge certificate (JC) or have an equivalent trade qualification
-must be a qualified Automotive electrician
-computer literacy a must
-must have own trouble shooting equipment
-open cast mining experience

SERVICE TRUCK MECHANIC *1 (REF:BR 005)
Qualified heavy earthmoving equipment mechanic Artisan or equivalent trade qualification
-minimum 5yrs post qualification experience
-class C driving licence
-have own comprehensive tool kit

BOILERMAKER*1 (REF:BR 006)
-recognized boilermaker qualification
-minimum 5yrs in heavy earthmoving plant equipment environment
-must have knowledge of stick, gas and CO2 welding
-must be able to read and interpret design drawings
-knowledge in bucket refurbishment is a prerequisite

ARTISAN AUTO-MECHANIC*1 (REF:BR 007)
National crafts certificate or equivalent qualification
-minimum of 5yr in heavy earthmoving plant equipment environment
-excellent trouble shooting skills
-ability to plan for parts and good reporting skills
-at least 5yr experience in an open cast mining environment

CRANE TRUCK OPERATOR*1 (REF:BR 008)
JC or have an equivalent trade qualification
-valid heavy duty driver licence
-valid truck mounted crane license
-be prepared to do other tasks as assigned from time to time

STOREMAN *1(REF:BR 009)
JC or have an equivalent trade qualification
-experience in handling of heavy earthmoving plant equipment spares
-computer literacy
-be prepared to do other tasks as assigned form time to time

PRODUCTION FOREMEN*3 (REF:BR 010)
8yr experience in load and hauling in an open pit mining environment
-botswana open cast blasting licence
-class B license

EXCAVATOR OPERATOR *3 (REF:BR 011)
jc
-class B license
-2YR EXPERIENCE in an open pit mining environment
-certificaye of competency as an excavator operator

DOZER OPERATOR*1 (REF:BR 012)
junior certificate
-class B license
-previous experience as a dozer operator will be an added advantage

DUMP TRUCK OPERATOR*5 (REF:BR 013)
Form 3
-class B license
-Special type driving license
-certificate of competency as a dump truck operator
-2yr experience in mining environment

FRONT END LOADER OPERATOR*5 (REF:BR 014)
FORM 3
-botswana driving license
special type driving licence
-certificate of competency
-2yr experience in mining environment

BOWSER OPERATOR*3 (REF:BR 017)
-jc
-class C license
-2year experience driving heavy duty vehicle

PLANT CLERK/PROCUREMENT *1 (REF:BR 018)
-cambridge certificate
-5year experience in management of storekeeping,warehousing and procurement and record keeping
-computer literacy
-accurate administrative and typing skills
-class B license

DRILL RIG OPERATOR*2 (REF:BR 019)
-jc certificate
-class B license
-3yr experience in nining environment
-experience in Atlas Copcoo 660/t45 drill rig

TYRE SUPERVISOR *1(REF:BR 020)
FORM 5 certificate
-class B licence
-computer literacy
-5yr experience in earthmoving vehicles

TYRE FITTER *2 (REF:BR 021)
-jc certificate
-certificate of competency on tyre handling
-2yr experience on tyre handling

GRADER OPERATOR*1(REF:BR 022)
-jc or equivalent
-class B license
-certificate of competency
-special type driving licnce
-2yr experience in iming enviro

LIGHT VEHICLE DRIVER (SPARES PARTS)*1 (REF:BR 023)
-FORM 3 OR EQUIVALENT
-class B license
2yr experience in mining enviro
-certificate of competency

Interested candidates are invited to send their applications including detailed cv, certified copies of certificates and references to:
THE HUMA RESOURCES MANAGER
P O BOX 238
LERALA.

OR EMAIL:gmandevu@brbotswana.com

Closing date is 4th March 2016.

Programme Funding Officer (INT2246)

Location:  Kasulu

Level: National D1

Salary: As per Oxfam’s salary scale

Contract Type:  Fixed Term (6 months)

Job Ref No: INT2246

Who we are

OXFAM has been working for the Burundi Refugee Response since May last year with initial activities in emergency water supply, Sanitation and health promotion services for refugees. Oxfam has continued to lead on setting up of WASH facilities in refugee’s camp in Kibondo and Kasulu. In light of this;

We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeableProgramme Funding Officer to enhance the impact of our work. 

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role you will report to the Country Funding Coordinator   and you will be responsible for the following:

Fundraising and proposal development

• Contribute to research and identification of  suitable sources of funding for the response (national, regional and local)
• Effectively support programme teams in developing concept papers and proposals in accordance with response requirements and ensure that proposals  match funding criteria/ donor guidelines
• Work with the CFC to strengthen relationships with key donors for the humanitarian response by building restricted fund-management capacity within programme teams
• Induction and capacity building of  staff (finance, logistics and programme)  on donor requirements and related  information sharing
• Participate in team activities and contribute to development of team and shared objectives
• Represent Oxfam to/liaise with  donor community as required
• Complete other tasks as requested by line manager and provide cover for the CFC in their absence

Contract Management/Reporting

• To provide professional support the CFC in  contract management and reporting
• Establish a close working relationship with the Donor Accountant to ensure that there is synergy in the contract management and reporting
• Ensure high quality contract management including working in close collaboration with programme and finance teams to ensure submission of timely and quality reports to the CFC.
• working closely with finance teams to ensure that income for specific programmes/activities is correctly recorded according to Oxfam's internal procedures (Crimson).
• ensuring that programme teams  understand and effectively monitor  donor commitments (as per  the result frameworks)
• Work closely with the MEAL  colleagues to establish  systems to gather quantitative and qualitative information throughout the lifetime of each funded project

Coordination and information sharing

• Actively support development, coordination and effective communication of ways of working on fundraising issues between Dar and field teams
• Coordinate and share funding information with field staff as required
• Ensure that enquiries from Dar and the programme teams related  to the specific rules and regulations of donors with regard to the writing proposals and reports are addressed in a timely manner
• Partner support
• Contribute to partner assessments and provide quality input into partner selection in relation to compliance with donor requirements.
• Providing support and advise to the Programme team on the analysis of partner budget proposals and in the interpretation of financial reports from the partners.
• Reviewing and commenting on financial information submitted by partners against compliance with grant agreement letter requirements, good practices and/ or in fulfilment of conditions precedent to disbursement of project funds
• Provide training and support to partners in terms of ensuring that the partners meet minimum standards according to Oxfam policies and procedures as well as back donor regulations

Skills and Competencies

• The candidate envisage this role should have the following qualifications;
• Specific technical/professional knowledge of their area from relevant formal training/education
• A minimum of 2 years extensive experience in funding management, finance and donor contract management
• Proven experience in funding management and/or coordination in an international non- governmental organisation.
• Good understanding of Project Cycle Management, especially around Logframe/Result matrices
• Good understanding of the cultural and political context of the country and region
• Experience of management/supervisory responsibilities, including good training and coaching skills and a willingness to support development of others
• Well developed interpersonal and team skills and proven ability to be flexible in demanding situations.
• Proven computer literacy and analytical skills
• Good negotiation, diplomacy skills, Communication, analytical  & advisory skills.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s mission and values.
• Good management skills & resource management skills.
• Meeting deadlines / good planning skills. 
• Responsible, flexible, adaptable, prioritising.

 Others

• Knowledge or experience of Oxfam`s programme work is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Oxfam-internal donor database “Crimson” (contract management system) is an advantage

To Apply

This opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated professional with strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you qualify for this post and you are the candidate that we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post applied and include daytime telephone contacts by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and then go to current vacancies. You are advised to use advert Reference number INT2246 and job title above.We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. The closing date for this post is 8th March 2016

“Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply”

 Diversity The difference starts with you  

Oxfam has zero tolerance on bribery; any such incidences of solicitation should be reported to ripotirushwa@oxfam.org.uk

Documents

• JP-Programme Funding Officer Kigoma.pdf (54.50 KB)

Gender and Protection Advisor- Re advertised (INT2099)

Location:  Kasulu, Tanzania

Level: National: National C2

Salary: As per Oxfam’s  salary scales 

Contract Type:  Fixed Term (6 months)

Job Ref No: INT2099

Who we are

Oxfam is an International NGO working with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering in Tanzania and more than 80 other countries worldwide. Currently we are working for the Burundi refugee Response  with initial activities in emergency water supply, Sanitation and health promotion services for refugees. Oxfam  is leading on setting up of WASH facilities in the refugees camps. 

We are currently looking for a dynamic and knowledgeableGender and Protection Advisor to enhance the impact of our work in the response. 

Roles and Responsibilities

In this role you will report to the Programme Manager and you will be responsible for the following

Strategic:

To ensure that the Refugees Response Programme conforms with the policy requirements and meets appropriate minimum standards of gender  and protection needs of PoC

Operational tasks:

• Update gender and protection analysis in areas of implementation (Nyarugusu and Nduta camps as well as any new sites) to inform programme activities and Oxfam’s intervention strategy
• Provide specific support to the program team on gender mainstreaming, with particular emphasis on helping in analyzing program implications for men and women in affected communities and identifying ways to address issues.
• Provide support to the programme team on safe and conflict-sensitive programming, including leading the task of undertaking risk analysis for major WASH and EFSL interventions, e.g. cash transfer
• Support implementation and management of integrated gender specific activities
• Work with PHP and EFSL teams in organising proactive dissemination of information on services  provided by Oxfam  in the two camps and refer to service providers, those  who need specialist protection services,
• To  coordinate with other agencies  and represent Oxfam in Gender and Protection working groups and use the  space in these coordination meetings/ sector specific working group to advocate for issues that have implications for the protection, dignity and wellbeing of women, girls, men, boys and people with special needs in the camp
• Ensure that the Gender in Emergencies checklists are used in the response interventions and should work with the team on revising and revisiting the gender sensitive indicators for improved mainstreaming 
• Report on the status of mainstreamed and integrated activities in the program in the weekly sitrep
• Provide recommendations to program teams on gender and protection issues which arise related to program implementation, with a focus on improving gender mainstreaming and integration of protection (through the sitrep and bilaterally)
• Participate in gender and protection related events and network within the project area, and advocate on issues that arise
• Support country teams to ensure MEAL processes are enshrined and include gender and protection to ensure  the programme approaches and deliverable are informed by the    perspectives of refugees and that  analyses on these issues and learning is captured
• Provide specialised trainings and develop capacity of  programme teams (and partners and community workers) on the Oxfam approach to protection and gender as and when required
• Input into induction plans and materials to ensure that Gender and Protection are standard elements of inductions
• Provide input in proposal development including budget and implementation/workplans as necessary

Skills and Competencies

• At least 3 years experience of managing/coordinating a gender and human rights or community services  programme in displacement context, with an excellent understanding of gender mainstreaming, human rights and refugee rights in emergencies and experience of providing technical gender and protection or community service support in a humanitarian response.
• Strong analytical skills and well-developed ability to think strategically, including the ability to analyse gender and protection issues specifically;
• Well organised, with good attention to detail and developed ability to prioritise tasks to meet tight deadlines and organise work in a complex  setting
• A high level of interpersonal and communications competencies including tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills
• Ability to work remotely within multi-cultural teams and as an individual; a self starter with proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively and who can work within a framework and with limited direct supervision
• Strong influencing skills especially in dealing with country management teams and advisers / managers within Oxfam
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and understanding of practical issues faced by programme managers in implementing emergency programmes
• Demonstrable experience of developing and delivering successful capacity building strategies and coaching teams.
• Excellent grasp of English in written and oral communication
• To be familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, Oxfam International procedures and other regulatory codes (e.g. InterAction Field Co-operation Protocol).

To Apply

This opportunity is for a dedicated and highly motivated professional with strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs. If you believe you qualify for this post and you are the candidate that we are looking for, please submit your application and CV in English detailing your experience for the post applied and include daytime telephone contacts by applying online at www.oxfam.org.uk/jobs and then go to current vacancies. You are advised to use advert Reference number and job title above.We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization. The closing date for this post is 8th March 2016

“Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply”

Diversity The difference starts with you  

Oxfam has zero tolerance on bribery; any such incidences of solicitation should be reported to ripotirushwa@oxfam.org.uk

Documents

• Gender and protection advisor job profile.pdf (44.65 KB)

WASH Programme Manager (INT2245)

The Role

This role aims to manage the Oxfam WASH Programme in Tajikistan.

About the WASH Progromme

Tajikistan Water Supply and Sanitation Project (TajWSS) started in 2009 with funding from the Government of Switzerland (SDC). The project goal was to contribute to the creation of an enabling environment for the sustainable provision of safe drinking water and sanitation in rural Tajikistan.

Over the time, the programme has grown and it includes projects funded by The Global Fund for Social Accountability administered by the World Bank, the Government of Finland, the European Union and the SDC with the programme portfolio worth more than USD 8 M at present.

The overall programme goal is that “Population in Tajikistan have improved sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water (including multiple uses) and sanitation, and have adopted better hygiene behaviour”.

The Programme will work on following changes in Tajikistan by 2021:

• Financial sustainability of the drinking water supply sector; 
• Local water suppliers are accountable to regulators and consumers;
• Households’ have increased investment in sanitation infrastructure;
• Water sector is able to create job opportunities that can attract qualified specialists;
• More investments in both the water and sanitation sectors are made by traditional and non-traditional donors/investors.

The programme’s success and recognition relies on its focus to develop sustainable models, evidence based leveraging through convening/brokering, alliance building, peer-to-peer adoption, replication (government and development partners) and building sector capacity.

Useful Information

Contract length: 12 Months

Benefits: Oxfam offers staff a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave entitlements, sick pay provision, medical cover plus opportunities for learning and development.

Documents

• JP - WASH Programme Manager, Final Feb 2016.pdf (56.00 KB)

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SOLICITATION NUMBER SOL-624-16-000004 FOR A LOCAL HIRE U.S. CITIZEN PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND PARTNERSHIPS (STIP) ADVISOR

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking applications from qualified U.S Citizens currently residing in Ghana and interested in providing Personal Services Contractor (PSC) services as described in the attached solicitation. 

In order to be considered for the position, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the solicitation at the time of submission and must submit all required documentations. The STIP Advisor position will be located in Accra, Ghana.

Interested candidates meeting the requirements of the solicitation must submit all the following required materials for consideration (see details on section 10):

·         Cover Letter;

·         Curriculum Vitae or resume;

·         Signed Form AID 302-3 (available at http://www.usaid.gov/forms/);   

·         Supplemental document addressing the evaluation factors; and

·         List of three to five professional references.

All application packages are to be submitted via email to:

Mildred Agbo at magbo@usaid.gov.

Please cite the solicitation number and position title within the subject line of your email application. Any attachments provided via email must be in a format compatible with Microsoft Word 2003/2010 or PDF and not zipped. Note that attachments to email must not exceed 3 MB.

Any questions concerning this solicitation may be directed to Shahid Pervaiz via email at spervaiz@usaid.gov and Mildred Agbo via email at  magbo@usaid.govno later than February 16, 2016; no questions will be entertained after this date.

Application Form AID 302-3 must be signed. Incomplete and unsigned applications will not be considered. Late applications will not be accepted and will be handled in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.215.1.

USAID/West Africa anticipates awarding one (1) Personal Service Contract as a result of this solicitation.  Please note this does not constitute any guarantee that a PSC will be awarded as a result of this solicitation nor does it constitute any authorization by USAID to reimburse costs incurred in the preparation of an application.

(675K) SOLICITATION NUMBER SOL-624-16-000004 FOR A LOCAL HIRE U.S. CITIZEN PERSONAL SERVICE CONTRACTOR FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVAT

USAID/ZAMBIA DEMOCRACY RIGHTS AND GOVERNANCE CROSS-SECTOR SPECIALIST

OPEN TO:   All Americans who currently reside in Zambia and Eligible Family Members

SOLICITATION NUMBER:   AID-001-16

CLOSING DATE: February 26, 2016

POSITION TITLE:   Democracy Rights Governance Cross-Sector Specialist

GRADE:  GS-13 ($ 73,846 – 96,004)

MARKET VALUE:   The final compensation will be negotiated within the listed market value based on the successful candidate’s salary history, work experience, and educational background.  Salaries over and above the top of the pay range will not be entertained or negotiated. 

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:   United States Embassy, Lusaka, Zambia

SECURITY ACCESS:   FSN/LES basic security clearance

A. BASIC FUNCTIONS

The Democracy Rights and Governance (DRG) Cross-Sector Specialist provides programmatic support and advice to the DRG team in areas that intersect with other technical sectors and manages USAID/Zambia’s suite of cross-sector DRG activities.  S/he reports to the DRG Team leader and serves as the working-level liaison between the DRG technical team and other USAID technical offices including the Education, Economic Development, Health, and Interagency PEPFAR teams.  S/he identifies and advances opportunities for cross-sector DRG integration and funding and serves as activity manager or A/COR of specific cross-sector activities.  S/he also contributes to other areas of DRG activity management and reporting as in support of the USAID/Zambia’s DRG strategy more broadly.  Responsibilities include:

A. BASIC FUNCTIONS

The Democracy Rights and Governance (DRG) Cross-Sector Specialist provides programmatic support and advice to the DRG team in areas that intersect with other technical sectors and manages USAID/Zambia’s suite of cross-sector DRG activities.  S/he reports to the DRG Team leader and serves as the working-level liaison between the DRG technical team and other USAID technical offices including the Education, Economic Development, Health, and Interagency PEPFAR teams.  S/he identifies and advances opportunities for cross-sector DRG integration and funding and serves as activity manager or A/COR of specific cross-sector activities.  S/he also contributes to other areas of DRG activity management and reporting as in support of the USAID/Zambia’s DRG strategy more broadly.  Responsibilities include:

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate the design and procurement of cross-sector DRG activities including, but not limited to, Accountable Governance for Improved Service Delivery (AGIS) and Community Monitoring for Improved Health Services.

2. Serve as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (C/AOR) for cross-sector DRG activities, ensuring that activities achieve the shared development goals of various sectors.

3. Work across technical sectors and with the Program Office to develop mutually beneficial performance monitoring and evaluation plans for cross-sector activities, including ambitious, realistic indicators and measures of success.

4. Maintain budget and expenditure analyses for USAID/Zambia’s cross-sector DRG activities to satisfy the diverse budgetary and reporting needs of various technical teams and funding sources. 

5. Serve as a technical DRG resource to the health, education, and economic development teams to help these teams identify how DRG issues influence activities across sectors and advise the teams as to programmatic needs to support mutual development objectives.

6. Coordinate with the Civil Society Specialist in the area of democratic governance. Ensure coordination and complementarity between USAID/Zambia’s civil society and governance programs.

7. Work with the Department of State’s Political Economic Section and the Millennium Challenge Corporation on policy issues related to fiscal transparency, corruption, and good governance.

8. Participate in the design and management of other activities intended to achieve USAID objectives in DRG including human rights and political process activities.

9. Undertake technical review of project and/or grant proposals (solicited or unsolicited) submitted to USAID in the area of DRG, including development of evaluation criteria and the review process in coordination with OAA and members of the DRG technical team.

10. Coordinate assistance with other bilateral and multilateral organizations in Zambia, including but not limited to, the United Nations, the World Bank, and other public and private donors to ensure USAID/Zambia programs are complementary and consistent.  Participate as required in donor working groups.

11. Provide support to USAID/Zambia’s DRG team in other areas as necessary.

(116K) USAID/ZAMBIA - JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - DEMOCRACY RIGHTS AND GOVERNANCE CROSS-SECTOR SPECIALIST

USAID/SENEGAL HEALTH PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST, GOVT TO GOVT

SUBJECT: JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – FSN/2016/01

JOB TITLE: USAID PROJECT MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT )

GRADE: FSN-10with the possibility of hiring the employee at the lower grade

Position is open to:                   All Qualified Candidates

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Government to Government Manager will contribute to all activities within the Health Portfolio related to government-to-government (G2G) and local solutions (LS). This position will require close coordination within USAID/Senegal Mission, the Ministry of Health, and the regional medical authorities.

Together with the Senior Health Advisor for Government-to-Government Programming and the Health Officer in charge of G2G activities, the G2G Manager will develop local funding opportunities, appropriately budget, ensure timely reviews of local financial systems and human resources, implement local/G2G awards (including serving as a G2G activity manager and/or G2G Activity Technical Representative), and analyze and disseminate program results. The Manager will have a major role in ensuring G2G/LS programs are well documented and files are appropriately maintained.

The Manager will also assist in organizing and/or coordinating stakeholder meetings; lobbying and advocating for collaborative support and funding; and providing routine reports to USAID, relevant government offices, and other development partners.

The individual is expected to support capacity development and ownership of G2G programs within the central and decentralized Ministry of Health. S/he will support the G2G Senior Advisor in the development of partnerships with the MOH. S/he is expected to ensure quality health programming and to provide guidance and technical support as appropriate. Examples of this support would include monitoring program implementation progress and providing accurate and timely advice on technical and organizational issues.

The G2G Manager will report to the Health Officer in charge of G2G activities.

HOW TO APPLY:  Interested applicants with existing Senegalese Work Permits or who possess Senegalese Work Permits MUST submit a complete application package which includes:

Ø  A cover letter,

Ø  An OF-612 form (form can be found on this web site: http://usaid.gov/senegal under “doing business with USAID - Job Opportunities – Application form”) and

Ø  A detailed resume plus 3 References.

Ø  Hard copies of relevant degrees.

All the above mentioned documents are REQUIRED and must be prepared in English and should be addressed to:

Human Resources Management 

Routes des Almadies

B.P. 49 -      Dakar, Senegal

Deadline to receive applications: MARCH 10, 2016

Please include the reference of the Job Announcement you are applying for in the subject.

NOTE:  Due to the number of applications we receive, only applicants who have been short listed will be contacted by USAID.

Zurich Insurance Group Vacancies - Botswana Graduates 2016

Who we are

Zurich is one of the world’s leading insurance groups, and one of the few to operate on a global basis. Our mission is to help our customers understand and protect themselves from risk.  With about 60,000 employees serving customers in more than 170 countries, we aspire to become the best global insurer as measured by our shareholders, customers and employees. We help individuals, small and medium sized companies and global corporations around the world understand and protect themselves from risk by offering a wide range of insurance products, solutions and advisory services.

  

Our opportunity

·         You have an opportunity to join a leading global insurer and develop your skills alongside some of the best talent in the insurance industry.

·         The Zurich Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is targeted at recent University graduates (Botswana citizens) across many faculties, in particular:

o   Commerce: Risk Management, Insurance and/or financial management

o   Engineering: All fields

o   BSc Maths and Statistics

o   Law

o   Marketing

 ·         The GDP will be 12 months long.

·         You will be paid an allowance for the duration of the programme.

 Your role

As a Zurich Graduate, your main responsibilities will involve:

·         Completing the various learning programmes that you will be assigned to during the course of the year

·         Deliver against the various objectives as agreed to in your performance contract. You will rotate through various positions throughout the year, with each position containing specific deliverables.

·         Actively engaging with your assigned Mentor with a view to comprehensively understanding the various components of Zurich Insurance Company and of the Short Term Insurance Industry

·         Successfully complete a GDP Project and present the outcome at the annual Zurich GDP graduation

Your Skills and Experience

 To be considered for the Programme, you are required to have completed a degree in your respective area of study.

  

Additional Information

The primary work location will be either Zurich’s offices in Gaborone or Francistown, Botswana.

From time to time, you may be required to travel either locally, nationally or internationally. All travel will be covered by our Zurich travel policy.

If you are looking for an opportunity to grow and develop and truly be part of a global family, you can apply by clicking on the “Apply online” button.

Please review your application from time to time to monitor the status of your application.

Primary Location: Botswana 

Schedule: Full-time 

Travel: No 

Unposting Date: 03/01/16

Click to apply

Resourcing Women's Rights Manager - AWID

Deadline: 20 March 2016

Location: Global

Organization: AWID

Overview of the Program:

Building on eight years of AWID’s Where is the Money for Women’s Rights? (WITM) initiative, the Resourcing Women’s Rights (RWR) program focuses on the politics and practices around resources for women’s rights organizing and movements. The program aims to equip feminist and women’s rights groups, organizations and movements with relevant information resources and accountability tools to advocate for more and better funding, and to generate stronger commitment among diverse funders and in relevant global policy frameworks to resource women’s rights and gender justice. We advance these aims through research and offering strategic knowledge and convening spaces for activists, advocates and funders to analyze, reflect and jointly strategize on funding trends and resource mobilization strategies as well as through targeted advocacy.

Overview of the Position: 

This is full-time position responsible for providing leadership for the planning, implementation and evaluation of AWID’s Resourcing Women’s Rights program. Given the upcoming AWID Forum in May 2016, current priorities heavily revolve around the program’s contribution towards the Forum and feeding insights from that process into forthcoming strategic planning.

The RWR Manager is responsible for:

• Collaboratively (with RWR team members) developing the overarching vision and strategy of the Resourcing Women’s Rights program and supervising the development and implementation of its related projects and activities, ensuring alignment to the strategy
• Managing program staff and contractors, providing direction and coaching, managing performance and overseeing work planning to ensure appropriate alignment with AWID’s strategic goals and priorities ;
• Supporting the  development of quality team building, work processes, and work products as aligned with AWID’s principles and vision; and
• Developing, monitoring and adhering to the program budget, ensuring adherence to financial controls, and financial and organizational policies and procedures.

This position reports to the Director of Feminist Movement Building and has 2-4 direct reports. The location of the role is flexible.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 7 to 10 years experience:
• Working in a non-profit development, gender, human rights and/or funding organization (at least 4 years in a leadership capacity)
• In project management, research, and/or advocacy
• Experience working with women’s organizations based in the Global South and/or Central and Eastern Europe
• Experience working in a multi-cultural team

Academic Qualifications:

• University degree in social sciences, women’s rights, not-for-profit administration, international development, or other related field

Expertise & Skills:

• Demonstrated capacity to network and build strategic alliances internationally with women’s or other civil society organizations and other external stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated capacity with advocacy (strategies aiming to influence the policy and/or practice of select actors), external relations and negotiations
• Strong project management experience; ability to develop, monitor and evaluate an operational plan with multiple projects, multiple deliverables and deadlines. Ability to plan, organize and lead the implementation of plans and processes
• Strong financial management acumen; knowledge of accounting procedures and protocols, budgeting and financial analysis
• Experienced in human resource management; ability to work with a diverse and virtual staff team and engage team members, build consensus, proactively de-escalate and resolve conflict
• Demonstrated capacity to think strategically and analytically, with expertise in complex problem solving, decision making and critical thinking skills, displays good judgment
• High comfort and tolerance to manage stress and role demands
• Strong public speaker – able to convey information clearly, concisely and in a compelling way
• Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to provide leadership to a virtual team and to work in a team environment with staff, contractors, and consultants
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Knowledge and Other Requirements:

• Familiarity with the current funding landscape for gender equality and women’s rights and its diversity, including characteristics of different funding sectors
• Relationships both with key donors for gender equality and women’s rights, and international and/or regional women’s organizations and networks
• Familiarity with elements of feminist theory and women’s rights frameworks
• Able to travel internationally (approx. 6-8 weeks per year)
• Committed to the principles and values of feminism, anti-oppression

Assets:

• Training or facilitation experience
• Demonstrated experience mobilizing resources for women’s rights
• Multilingual – Spanish, French, Arabic or Russian ideal
• Familiarity with the funding landscape in BRICS countries and other emerging economies
• Courses or certificates in project management, program design and evaluation, or non-profit fundraising

Responsibilties: 

RWR Program Management

• Responsible for the collaborative development and implementation of RWR strategies and related work planning, including the development, monitoring of indicators and other mechanisms to evaluate the work of the program and appropriate delegation to program staff
• Ensure the timely and effective implementation of deliverables, including all activities, reports and evaluations
• Provide appropriate leadership, support, training and mentoring for effective project management and work planning
• Ensure strategic alignment, information-sharing and maximum synergy between the RWR program and other AWID programs by actively participating in managers meetings and liaising with other program managers as required
• Strategically contribute content expertise to the Forum preparatory process and program by actively liaising with Forum team as required
• Provide leadership and share information and knowledge on RWR strategic priorities among internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge Building and Research

• Proactively identify relevant knowledge gaps on funding trends, as related to RWR’s strategic objectives and oversee development of research proposals accordingly to address those gaps
• Oversee and monitor the research design and implementation to advance RWR’s strategic objectives as they relate to:
• Updating analysis of the funding landscape for women’s organizing (looking at bil/multilateral agencies, large private foundations, international NGOs, corporate foundations, individual donors, and/or women’s funds)
• Producing region-specific (or sector-specific) analysis of funding challenges and opportunities for women’s organizations
• Other priorities identified

Advocacy, Alliance-Building and Strategic Convening

• Collaboratively (with RWR team) develop and oversee implementation of the RWR advocacy strategy in close consultation with the Director of Feminist Movement Building Program, Executive Director and other Program Managers as relevant to ensure smooth coordination in AWID’s advocacy and outreach to external actors
• Advance RWR’s strategic objectives by networking and sharing information with relevant external stakeholders (donors and women’s organizations) in different select spaces and regions of the world
• Advance RWR’s strategic objectives by convening, as appropriate, relevant external stakeholders (donors and women’s organizations) in different spaces or regions of the world, taking advantage of existing meetings (for example the Commission on the Status of Women or funders conferences) as well as AWID-organized events like Forum
• Strategically advocate with relevant donors, in collaboration with appropriate program partners, for greater quality and quantity funding for women’s rights and gender equality (and in particular for women’s rights organizations)
• Prepare and deliver public presentations, articles and/or other media as required to convey highlights from RWR research or other messages in line with the programs strategic objectives for external audiences
• Provide opportunities for AWID member engagement in program activities, as appropriate and feasible, in line with AWID’s membership strategy

Information sharing and dissemination

• Oversee development and implementation of a communications and information dissemination strategy (with input from the Women’s Rights Information, Communications & Technology team) that effectively defines the target audience(s), the method of preferred communications, development of a dissemination schedule, identification of information “brokers” that will leverage AWIDs reach
• Approve all content sourced and produced by team members prior to public dissemination or posting on awid.org
• Ensure timely, relevant updates are made (in English, French and Spanish) with a feminist analysis to RWR-related content on awid.org
• Oversee the social media strategy of the RWR program, ensuring that Feminist Resource Mobilization Hub on Facebook as well as #fundher are properly and widely used and utilized

Financial and Human Resource Management

• Manage RWR staff (2-4 direct reports) and annual program budget of approximately $600,000
• Review, amend and ensure effective and timely implementation of individual work plans of RWR staff to advance program objectives; providing regular feedback performance and support
• Facilitate RWR team coordination meetings as a means to ensure information is shared among team members, to provide guidance and coaching to the team, to ensure that deliverables are being met and the RWR team work plan is up to date and being followed
• Implement and adhere to internal financial controls and reporting requirements

Organizational Processes and Leadership

• Maintain professional conduct, confidentiality and ethical standards
• Work with Directors and other managers to address programmatic, human resource, financial, legislative issues as they arise to ensure that AWID is effective in achieving its outcomes and as well as undertaking itself as a strong feminist organization
• Participates actively in organizational meeting venues and committees
• Participate in Board of Directors meetings (as requested and appropriate) 

To learn more about AWID and our programs, please visit our website, here.

How to apply:

Please submit, in English- a cover letter and résumé in Word or PDF format, addressing how you meet the necessary qualifications and outlining why you want to work for AWID, to jobs@awid.org by Sunday, March 6, 2016. Please include “RWR – Program Manager – [your name]” as the subject line of your email.

We thank all those who apply, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No calls please. AWID encourages, promotes and support diversity in all aspects of its work.