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Monday, May 7, 2012

Ethiopian Airlines career opportunities

Position: Command Captain for B737NG
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Open
Age: Not more than 55 years old
Qualifications:
  • Must hold a current and valid JAA/FAA or ICAO ATPL/CPL
  • A current B757/767 type rating
  • Minimum Flight time
    • 3500 hours jet time
    • 2500 hours Pilot in command on jet aircraft
    • Command time in excess of 1500 hours on B737NG
Note: Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within three months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Term: One year and subject to extension
Date of Registration: Starting Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Documents: The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents including but not limited to valid Medical Certificate, valid ATPL/CPL, log book copy that can show total flight hours and license authentication letter from the respective country’s Civil Aviation Authority, to the contact person through email address given below.
Contact:
Mr. Mesay Shiferaw
Phone: +251-011-5178001
Fax: + 251-016-611474
Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Command Captain for B767/757
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Open
Age: Not more than 55 years old
Qualifications:
  • Must hold a current and valid JAA/FAA or ICAO ATPL/CPL
  • A current B757/767 type rating
  • Minimum Flight time
    • 3500 hours jet time
    • 2500 hours Pilot in command on jet aircraft
    • Command time in excess of 1500 hours on B757/767
Note: Applicants must be current and qualified i.e. within three months of their last proficiency check. They must have two years valid passport, current and valid medical, no history of accidents or incidents and must have excellent standard of English language.
Term: One year and subject to extension
Date of Registration: Starting Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Documents: The applicants are required to submit their CVs along with scanned copy of their substantial documents including but not limited to valid Medical Certificate, valid ATPL/CPL, log book copy that can show total flight hours and license authentication letter from the respective country’s Civil Aviation Authority, to the contact person through email address given below.
Contact:
Mr. Mesay Shiferaw
Phone: +251-011-5178001
Fax: + 251-016-611474
Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Trainee School of Marketing
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Age: 20 -27 years old
Qualifications:

A minimum of 45 credit hours and a CGPA of 2.5 from a recognized College/University in social or natural science field of studies.
OR
A Natural Science/Social Science stream student with a minimum score of 300 in Ethiopian University Entrance Exam Result
Note:
  • Company uniform is mandatory. Slected applicants will be required to wear ET uniform per company standards for the position
  • Only Short listed candidates will be contacted by their email address throughout the recruitment process
Documents: Interested applicants can send their CV, 8th grade ministry card, 10th grade Ethiopian general secondary education certificate and Ethiopian University Entrance Exam Result and the credit hours they took (Grade report) on our email address recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com from Wednesday, April 18, 2012 – Sunday, May 13, 2012.

Applicants should specify on the subject of their emails as "Trainee School of Marketing"
Contacts:
Ethiopian Airlines Head Quarter,
Internal and External Recruitment Office
Phone: 011 517 8810
Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Druggist
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Age: Not more than 35 years
Qualifications: College Diploma or 10+3 or Level IV Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized college/ University and five years experience in profession.
Note: Only Short listed candidates will be contacted by their email address throughout the recruitment process
Documents: Interested applicants can send their CV, 8th grade ministry card, 10th grade Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate, Diploma and Work experience on our email address recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com from April 12 – May 13, 2012

Applicants should specify on the subject of their emails as “Druggist”
Contacts:
Ethiopian Airlines Head Quarter,
Internal and External Recruitment Office
Phone: 011 517 8810
Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Jr. Data Base Administrator
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Qualifications: Bsc. Degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering with one year experience in programming activities.

N.B. Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) certification is mandatory.
Documents: Interested applicants can send their CV, 8th grade ministry card, 10th grade Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate, Ethiopian University Entrance Exam Result, Degree, OCA certificate and work experience on our email address recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com from April 12, – May 13, 2012

Applicants should specify on the subject of their emails as "Jr. Data Base Administrator"
Note: Only Short listed candidates will be contacted by their email address throughout the recruitment process
Contact:
Ethiopian Airlines Head Quarter,
Internal and External Recruitment Office
Phone: 011 517 8810
Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Jr. System Administrator
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Qualifications: BSc Degree in Software Engineering/Computer Science/Computer Engineering with two years experience in programming or system administration activities.

N.B. Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Certification is mandatory.
Documents: Interested applicants can send their CV, 8th grade ministry card, 10th grade Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate, Ethiopian University Entrance Exam Result, Degree, MCP certificate and work experience on our email address recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com from April 12, – May 13, 2012

Applicants should specify on the subject of their emails as "Jr. System Administrator"
Note: Only Short listed candidates will be contacted by their email address throughout the recruitment process
Contact:
Ethiopian Airlines Head Quarter,
Internal and External Recruitment Office
Phone: 011 517 8810
Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Assistant Mechanic
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Qualifications: Diploma Graduate from a recognized Technical School/Institute or 10+3 or Level IV Diploma in General Mechanics.

Note:
  1. COC certificate is advantageous
  2. Age limit 20 - 35 years old.
Documents: Interested applicants can send their CV, 8th grade ministry card, 10th grade Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate, and Diploma on our email address recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com from April 12, – May 13, 2012

Applicants should specify on the subject of their emails as "Assistant Mechanic"
Note: Only Short listed candidates will be contacted by their email address throughout the recruitment process
Contact:
Ethiopian Airlines Head Quarter,
Internal and External Recruitment Office
Phone: 011 517 8810
Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
Position: Assistant Librarian
Location: Addis Ababa
Closing Date: Sunday, May 13, 2012
Qualifications: Graduate from a recognized University or College or Level IV diploma in library Science/Library & Information Science and two years work experience in a library.
Documents: Interested applicants can send their CV, 8th grade ministry card, 10th grade Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate, Diploma and work experience on our email address recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com from April 12, – May 13, 2012

Applicants should specify on the subject of their emails "Assistant Librarian"
Note: Only Short listed candidates will be contacted by their email address throughout the recruitment process
Contact:
Ethiopian Airlines Head Quarter,
Internal and External Recruitment Office
Phone: 011 517 8810
Email: recruitment@ethiopianairlines.com
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ICT Systems Administrator in Nairobi

Our client, a 5 Star Hotel in Nairobi seeks dynamic, talented and motivated persons to join its team in the position of Systems Administrator.

The Systems Administrator is responsible for effective provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software and related infrastructure. This individual participates in technical research and development to enable continuing innovation within the infrastructure. This individual ensures that system hardware, operating systems, software systems, and related procedures adhere to organizational values, enabling staff, customers, and Partners. This individual is responsible for the database, applications and client based systems, as well as the overriding infrastructure.

· Engineering of systems administration related solutions for various project and operational needs.

· Install new / rebuild existing servers and configure hardware, peripherals, services, settings, directories, storage, etc. in accordance with standards and project/operational requirements.

· Install and configure systems such as supports systems infrastructure applications or Asset Management applications.

· Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures.

· Contribute to and maintain system standards.

· Research and recommend innovative, and where possible automated approaches for system administration tasks. Identify approaches that leverage our resources and provide economies of scale.

· Perform daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all hardware, server resources, systems and key processes, reviewing system and application logs, and verifying completion of scheduled jobs such as backups.

· Perform regular security monitoring to identify any possible intrusions.

· Perform daily backup operations, ensuring all required file systems and system data are successfully backed up to the appropriate media, recovery tapes or disks are created, and media is recycled and sent off site as necessary.

· Perform regular file archival and purge as necessary.

· Create, change, and delete user accounts per request.

· Repair and recover from hardware or software failures. Coordinate and communicate with impacted business processes.

· Apply OS patches and upgrades on a regular basis, and upgrade administrative tools and utilities. Configure / add new services as necessary.

· Upgrade and configure system software that supports business applications or Asset Management applications per project or operational needs.

· Maintain operational, configuration, or other procedures.

· Perform periodic performance reporting to support capacity planning.

· Perform ongoing performance tuning, hardware upgrades, and resource optimization as required. Configure CPU, memory, and disk partitions as required.

· Maintain datacenter environmental and monitoring equipment.



KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

· Bachelor degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems

· Systems Administration/System Engineer certifications such as MCSE, MCSD etc in Unix and Microsoft mandatory

· Minimum of three years system administration experience in a large commercial organisation.

· Knowledge of networking technologies including telephony a must.

· Competency in IT security technologies and solutions is mandatory.

Salary: Kshs. 70,000-100,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Please send an application quoting the Position as reference with a detailed CV names and addresses of 3 professional referees including e-mail addresses, current and expected remuneration package to:

jobs@outerspace.co.ke

Kindly do not apply if you do not qualify. The positions are urgent, and application will be considered on a first come basis. Apply NOW!!
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Sales Executives

Our client, a 5 Star Hotel in Nairobi seeks dynamic, talented and motivated persons to join its team in the position of Sales Executive.

The essential duties of the Sales Executive will be to:

· Coordinate sales and business initiatives and integrate sales processes across the company.

· Spearhead the development, communication, and implementation of effective sales growth strategies and processes for company’s business.

· Serve as the thought leader for sales in the deployed segment regarding product requirements, selling trends, competitive landscape, marketing programs and communications.

· Facilitate feedback to different areas of the company’s business regarding client needs, operational needs, business opportunities, and marketing/sales programs.

· Drive the company’s business to achieve and surpass sales and business goals and objectives

· Provide executive level representation at high-stakes meetings with prospects, clients, and partners.

· Work closely with Product & Services Marketing: channel feedback on product features and functions, trends, program needs, customer outreach programs and events

• Recommend creative selling techniques based on market and product knowledge

• Assist in developing brand identity and recognition.

· Provide accurate and timely Forecast’s using the appropriate Sales Tools and Processes and maintain all relevant information about Customers, Prospects, Campaigns, and Leads.

· Work with Sales Operations & Sales Leadership to ensure business is transacted accurately and within pricing guidelines to the highest ethical standards

· Work with Customers to ensure timely payments against invoices

· Create extensive database of (potential) clients

· Account management regarding existing clients with the aim to extend business and create future partnership based on account plans

· Be up to date with relevant market developments

· Advise the company and management on developments and opportunities within the market place

· Execute regular competition analysis regarding the target market

· Attend several Business Networking Events

· Report activities and results on a monthly basis through the weekly sales report

· Promote all Golden Tulip value drivers.

· Develop and execute sales activities such as Sales Missions, Client events and Trade Fairs

Professional Qualifications

• Diploma in Sales and Marketing from a reputable institution. Degree preferred.

• Minimum 1 year’s Sales Executive experience in the hospitality industry.

• Familiar with business strategies, as well as their associated metrics

· Strong verbal and written skills

· Pro active and flexible attitude in swiftly changing environment

· Good communicator; able to communicate on different levels. Knowledge of foreign language will be an added advantage.

· Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities and meet deadlines

· Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, Power Point and Internet

· Service minded

• Well developed negotiating skills

• Superior communication and interpersonal skills; ability to build relationships at multiple levels to work cross organizationally toward solutions; excellent leadership and consensus building skills

• Influencing and change management skills

Salary: Kshs. 30,000-40,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Please send an application quoting the Position as reference with a detailed CV names and addresses of 3 professional referees including e-mail addresses, current and expected remuneration package to:

jobs@outerspace.co.ke

Kindly do not apply if you do not qualify. The positions are urgent, and application will be considered on a first come basis. Apply NOW!!
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Customer Service Executive , Nairobi

Our client, a 5 Star Hotel in Nairobi seeks dynamic, talented and motivated persons to join its team in the position of Customer Service Executive to interact with customers to provide and process information in response to inquiries, concerns and requests about products and services.

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities

  • deal directly with customers either by telephone, electronically or face to face
  • respond promptly to customer inquiries
  • handle and resolve customer complaints
  • obtain and evaluate all relevant information to handle inquiries and complaints
  • perform customer verifications
  • process orders, forms, applications and requests
  • direct requests and unresolved issues to the designated resource
  • manage customers' accounts
  • keep records of customer interactions and transactions
  • record details of inquiries, comments and complaints
  • record details of actions taken
  • manage administration
  • communicate and coordinate with internal departments
  • follow up on customer interactions

Education and Experience

  • Minimum of Diploma in Communications, Public Relations, Customer Service or Sales from a reputable institution. Degree would be preferred.
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
  • Proficiency in computer applications
  • Knowledge of administrative procedures
  • Numeric, oral and written language applications
  • Product knowledge

Key Competencies

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communication skills - verbal and written
  • Problem analysis and problem-solving
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Customer service orientation
  • Adaptability, initiative and stress tolerance

Salary: Kshs. 30,000-40,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Please send an application quoting the Position as reference with a detailed CV names and addresses of 3 professional referees including e-mail addresses, current and expected remuneration package to:

jobs@outerspace.co.ke

Kindly do not apply if you do not qualify. The positions are urgent, and application will be considered on a first come basis. Apply NOW!!
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Chemonics International Vacancies May 2012

We continually seek outstanding individuals willing to serve as long- or short-term technical specialists. Technical specialists cover the range of practice areas on which Chemonics’ and donor organizations focus their efforts.

In addition, we look for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work.

To apply for an international short- or long-term position, click on the position title and follow the instructions in the job advertisement.

International Opportunities​
​ If you do not see a position that matches your interests or area of expertise and you have eight to 10 years of technical experience, practical work experience in developing countries with local governments and/or donor organizations, an advanced degree, and foreign language skills, send a resume to resume@chemonics.com. We will contact you if your qualifications match our requirements. If you are already registered with us, you can also send an updated resume to this e-mail address.
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Biotic Stress Geneticist , International Potato Center

Ref.: 12-24 /BSG/IRS/HQ

The position: The Biotic Stress Geneticist will be based in Lima, Peru. He/she will work primarily in the Genetics and Crop Improvement Program. The researcher will contribute to elucidating the genetic basis of resistance to potato late blight in genetic resources and improved populations, identifying and exploiting leads from relevant host and pathogen genome sequences and functional understanding including effector biology.

The scientist will conduct research on plant/pathogen recognition, defense and pathogenicity to devise strategies for the identification of genes and traits that contribute to durable resistance through classical or molecular breeding. The position will contribute to and draw on the experience of a multi-disciplinary research team focusing on late blight management and resistance breeding and help develop gene-based markers and strategies to breed for durable resistance to potato late blight.

Duties and Accountabilities:

  • Elucidate the organization of disease resistance genes in genetic stocks and improved potato populations.
  • Supervise research on discovery and characterization of resistance genes and their single and combined effects on resistance phenotype
  • Work in team with the pathologists to utilize the knowledge of the pathogen populations in deployment of resistance genes
  • Define and develop molecular assays to complement phenotypic assessments
  • Help develop breeder-ready molecular markers for biotic stress resistance
  • Attract research funds through grant writing

Selection Criteria:

  • PhD degree in plant breeding or plant pathology
  • Working knowledge of molecular genetics
  • Strong understanding of current state of knowledge of plant -pathogen interactions
  • Capable of developing and applying innovative concepts in molecular breeding;
    Demonstrated ability to publish in refereed scientific journals.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English; Ability in Spanish preferred.
  • Proven ability to organize and coordinate complex tasks and manage teams.
  • Interest in international research applied to the problems of developing countries.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collegially and collaboratively in diverse, multicultural environments.

Conditions: The employment contract will be for an initial three-year term with the possibility of renewal based on performance and available funds. The Salary will be internationally competitive, paid in US dollars, and commensurate with experience. CIP provides additional benefits including employer-paid medical, life and disability insurance and retirement benefits. Allowances toward relocation, housing, home leave travel, dependents’ education and annual leave are also provided. CIP prides itself on its collegial and supportive working environment, which allows space for personal and professional growth.

Applications: Applicants should apply by email, sending a letter of interest, a full C.V. and the names and contact information of three referees knowledgeable about the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience to: CIP-Recruitment@cgiar.org. The reference name of the position should be clearly marked on the subject line of the email message. Screening of applications will start on May 31 and continue until the post is filled. All applicants will be acknowledged, however, only short listed candidates will be contacted.

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Regional Manager: PE

Job Title: Regional Manager: PE
Location: Port Elizabeth , NC , SA
Job Type: Permanent
Education Required: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
Level of Experience: 11- 15 years
Qualification:
Skills Required: Management
Organizational Development
Training & Development
Project Management
Broadcasting Spectrum Planning
Radio Frequency Coverage Planning
Initiative skills
Decisison making
Business acumen & report writing
Job Category: Engineering: Telecommunications/Network Design/Electronic Communications,Human Resources,Operations,Procurement
Salary Structure: Total Cost to Company
Total Cost To Company In Rands(R) -
Position Summary

The regional manager is responsible for directing tivities and resources towards the achievement of the byusiness plan objectives, including the following:

  • Effectively manage the productivity of regional employees to achieve agreed operational targets;
  • Effectively evaulate and direct the work outputs by regional employees;
  • Manage regional vehicles to optimize utilization and reduce opportunities for abuse;
  • Effective management and control of regional assets;
  • Sound management of the budget allocated the regional office; and
  • Management of stakeholder relations with the region.
Job Requirements

The regional manager must demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:

  • Ability to drive productivity of employees towards the achievement of operational targets and eliminate idle time;
  • Ability to effectively manage the budget of the region to ensure a value for money proposition;
  • Ability to motivate employees to achive operattional objectives;
  • Ability to compile and drive execution of project plans; and
  • Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
Behavioural Skills

The candidate must demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:

  • Ability to excell under pressure;
  • Ability to change direction while executing work activities as and when requiested; and
  • A desire to continuously learn and grow in the position.

Regional Manager: PE
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ICASA Regional Manager:PTA

Job Title: Regional Manager:PTA
Location: Sandton , GP , SA
Job Type: Permanent
Education Required: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent
Level of Experience: 11- 15 years
Qualification:
Skills Required: Management
Organizational Development
Training & Development
Radio Frequency Coverage Planning
Communication Skills
Team player and leader
Initiative skills
Business acumen & report writing
Job Category: Engineering: Telecommunications/Network Design/Electronic Communications,Finance,Operations,Procurement
Salary Structure: Total Cost to Company
Total Cost To Company In Rands(R) -
Position Summary

The regional manager is responsible for directing activities and resources towards the achievement of the business plan objectives, including the following:

  • Effectively manage the productivity of regional employees to achieve agreed operational targets;
  • Effectively evaluate and direct the work outputs completed by regional employees;
  • Manage regional vehicles to optimize utilization and reduce opporunities for abuse;
  • Effective manage and control all assets in the region;
  • Manage the budget allocated to the region; and
  • Manage stakeholder relations within the region.
Job Requirements

The regional manager must demonstrate the following skills and capabilities:

  • Ability to drive productivity of employees towards the achievement of operational targets and eliminate idle time;
  • Ability to effectively manage the budget of the region to ensure a value for money proposition;
  • Ability to motivate employees to achieve operational objectives; and
  • Ability to compile and drive project plans; and
  • Ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders
Behavioural Skills

The candidate must pocess the following attributes:

  • Ability to work under pressure;
  • Ability to change dirtection while executing work activities when requested;
  • A desire to continuously learn and grow in the position.

Regional Manager:PTA
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Manager-Markets Analysis - ICASA

Job Title: Manager-Markets Analysis
Location: Johannesburg , GP , SA
Job Type: Permanent
Education Required: Masters Degree
Level of Experience: 7 - 10 years
Qualification:
Skills Required: Department Level
Phone Support
Face-to-Face Support
Budget Analyst
Corporate Governance
Performance Management
Strategic Management
Relevant ICT Legislation
Strong Leadership
Organisational Performance Management
Stakeholder Management
Communication Skills
Team player and leader
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure
Ability and willingness to act in a senior position when necessary
Job Category: Analytical Skills,Competition Economics,Competition Law,Economics,Information Technology,Negotiation Skills,Quantitive & Qualitative Based Reseach
Salary Structure: Total Cost to Company
Total Cost To Company In Rands(R) -
Position Summary
  • Provide strategic input into how to promote competition in the ICT sector.
  • Conduct and co-ordinate quantitative and qualitative research and analysis.
  • Prepare and organise the production of high-quality internal and external papers and recommendation reports.
  • Manage and supervise teams and ensure they function effectively to deliver on agreed solutions,
  • strategies and projects on schedule.
  • Drive skills acquisitions and capacity building in teams.
  • Ensure effective management of performance of staff
Job Requirements

  • Applicants must have a post-graduate qualification in Economics or Business Science, where a Masters-level qualification would be an added advantage

  • Strong quantitative and qualitative skills

  • Independent research experience using electronic media

  • Good writing and communication skills

  • A minimum of three years experience in research positions, preferably within the ICT sector, as well as management experience
Behavioural Skills
  • Computer literacy
  • A minimum of five years in research positions, preferable within the ICT sector, as well as three years in management experience
  • Sound and quantitative analytic capabilities
  • Sound leadership skills
  • Assertiveness
  • Proactiveness
  • Planning and organising skills
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Versatile
  • People skills

  • Please note: Short-listed candidates will have to undergo assessments as part of the recruiment process.

Manager-Markets Analysis
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PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT - AngloGold Ashanti

People are the Business...
Our Business is People.

Since the day that safety was elevated to our first value, we have seen significant changes in our safety performance. In the South Africa Region, we really care about our people and invite you to become part of the team that will help us to become the leading mining company in the world.

Applications are invited for the following position, based in the Klerksdorp/Orkney area:

PHYSIOTHERAPY ASSISTANT

Applicants must:

  • Have a 2-year diploma as a Physiotherapy Assistant
  • Be registered with the HPCSA
  • Have good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be a team worker.

Reporting to the Unit Manager of the Rehabilitation Department and Physiotherapists, the incumbent will:

  • Assist in the treatment of patients according to patients’ programmes
  • Work under the supervision of a Physiotherapist.

The salary will be in accordance with the AngloGold Ashanti Limited Schedule of Salaries.

Applications should be submitted to Kholisile Ntamehlo via post at Private Bag X5010, Vaal Reefs 2621 or e-mail: kntamehlo@anglogoldashanti.com or fax: (018) 478-3749.

WE ARE COMMITTED TO NON-DISCRIMINATORY PRACTICES AND SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLE OF APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCEMENT.

Closing date: 11 May 2012

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SEDA EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Small Enterprise Development Agency (Seda) was established in December 2004, in terms of the National Small Business Amendment Act. The Act merged the previous small enterprise development agencies Ntsika Enterprise Promotion Agency, NAMAC Trust and the Community Public Private Partnerships (CPPP) into a single small enterprise support agency. The GODISA Trust and the National Technology Transfer Centre were merged with Seda in April 2006, becoming the Seda Technology Programme (STP). The small enterprise support function of the South African Quality Institute (SAQI) and the Technology for Women in Business (TWIB) were incorporated with the STP in 2008. To date, Seda has established a network throughout the 9 provinces with 43 branches, 31 incubation centres, provincial offices and a national office.


Seda provides business-related information, advice, business registration, access to markets, facilitation of access to finance, training and mentoring services in all areas of business development for small enterprises. Through the STP, Seda also provides business and technology incubation services, support for management systems implementation (such as ISO9001 and OHSAS 18001), product testing and
certification, as well as machinery and equipment.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions:

Provincial IT Specialist
Gauteng Provincial Office: Braamfontein

Reporting to the Provincial Manager, the successful candidate will provide Information Technology administration and user support to ensure proper functioning of the Seda provincial network’s Information Technology infrastructure. He/she will monitor and administer all operating systems and supporting software applications.

Preferred minimum education and experience:

  • A recognised 3-year tertiary qualification in Information Technology (IT)
  • 3-5 years’ relevant experience in managing Information Technology and related activities.

Preferred minimum knowledge and skills:

  • Comprehensive experience as an Information Technology strategist with a wide variety of skills
  • Prior experience in network management, programming and system administration
  • Thorough knowledge of developments in the Information Technology industry.

Critical competencies:

  • Directory service administration
  • IT service management
  • Project management
  • Team player
  • Rich technical
  • Network administration
  • Service monitoring and control
  • Directory service administration.

Key performance areas:

  • Implement provincial/branch network maintenance policies and procedures
  • Administer and support the organisation’s back-end networking service systems
  • Administer and support the organisation’s Information Technology security and disaster recovery services
  • Disseminate all Information Technology-related information
  • Procure software and hardware specifications Monitor existence of all Information Technology-related software.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions:

Senior Manager: ICT
National Office: Sunnyside

Reporting to Chief Strategy and Information Officer, the incumbent will develop and implement Seda Information Technology (IT) strategy, architecture (incorporating commercial, front-end and operational systems); business application solutions; IT standards, policies and procedures that are innovative in facilitating access to business information for both internal and external users. Furthermore, the successful candidate will ensure that hardware and software is of quality standards, maintained and correct security controls are in place at all levels.

Preferred minimum education and experience:

  • 3-year tertiary qualification in Information Technology
  • 5 years’ experience in an IT environment with at least 3 years at management level
  • Comprehensive experience as an IT strategist with a wide variety of skills to align IT with the strategic direction of an organisation and to re-engineer the business processes
  • Prior experience in network management, programming and system administration
  • Thorough knowledge of developments in the IT industry.

Critical competencies:

  • Cost benefit analysis
  • Leadership
  • Analytical
  • Judgement
  • Diagnostic ability.

Additional competencies:

  • Innovation
  • Business acumen
  • Information processing.

Key performance areas:

  • Develop, implement and maintain the Seda Information Technology (IT) strategy and plan
  • Develop, implement and maintain Seda IT policies and procedures aligned to good IT practice
  • Implement and maintain Seda operating, commercial and front-end systems and applications and software packages
  • Develop and implement IT security measures to control access to the Seda network and website and safeguard Seda IT infrastructure
  • Implement and maintain adequate back-up disaster recovery plan and processes
  • ICT staff management and development
  • ICT operations management
  • Information Technology (IT) budget management
  • Systems analysis.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following positions:

Provincial Specialist: Marketing/Stakeholder Relations and Information
Gauteng Provincial Office: Braamfontein

Reporting to the Provincial Manager, the successful candidate will develop and implement an integrated provincial marketing, stakeholder relations and information management strategy and plan.

Preferred minimum education and experience:

  • A degree or diploma in Marketing/Communications or Media Relations
  • At least 5 years’ experience in the marketing/communication environment
  • Experience in interacting with stakeholders
  • Communication and information management experience.

Critical competencies:

  • Business acumen
  • Strategic thinking
  • Information management
  • Service management
  • Assertiveness
  • Communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Negotiation skills
  • Leadership skills
  • Stakeholder relationship skills
  • Conflict handling skills
  • Team player
  • Operational thinking
  • Analytical approach
  • Knowledge management skills.

Key performance areas:

  • Be involved in integrated marketing and stakeholder relations and information management system
  • Manage marketing and communications
  • Develop and implement an information management system for the Province
  • Develop and implement a stakeholder management system.

Please visit our website for more info: http://www.seda.org.za

To apply, please send your CV to: recruitmentgp@seda.org.za (unless otherwise stated) and specify the position and branch for which you are applying, in the subject line.

Closing date: 18 May 2012

If you have not heard from us within 90 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Winrock International Jobs May 2012

Chief of Party for Bangladesh Food Security Program INTL
Chief of Party for Cambodia Supporting Forests and Biodiversity (SFB) Project INTL
Chief of Party/Deputy Chief of Party – East Africa INTL
Climate Change Adaptation Specialist for the Climate-Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CREL) Program INTL
Consultant Global (Consultant)
COP, Natural Resource Management and Climate Change Adaptation Program in Bangladesh INTL
DCOP, Climate-Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CREL) Program INTL
Grants Manager for the Climate-Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CREL) Program INTL
Intern, JDR 3rd Scholars Program Arlington, Va.
JDR Fellow INTL
Mid and senior-level consulting positions in Bangladesh INTL
Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for the Climate-Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CREL) Program INTL
Natural Resource Management Policy Specialist for the Climate-Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CREL) Program INTL
Program Director, Agriculture Arlington, Va.
Technical Experts (short-term and long-term) INTL
Wetlands and Fisheries Specialist for the Climate-Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CREL) Program INTL
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Climate Change Adaptation Specialist for the Climate-Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CREL) Program

POSITION TITLE: Climate Change Adaptation Specialist / Climate-Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CREL)

Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh

UNIT: Forestry and Natural Resource Management

Reports to: Chief of Party (COP)

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

Winrock is seeking candidates for a Climate Change Adaptation Specialist for the USAID-funded Climate-Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CREL) program that focuses on stimulating alternative income and enterprise opportunities for the poor. The program will be designed to stimulate economic growth across subsectors at a landscape level, while addressing natural resource policy and governance issues. It will work closely with relevant stakeholders including the Government of Bangladesh to develop institutional capacity to integrate climate change adaptation planning at the national and local level.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide leadership to the Climate Change Adaptation components of the CREL program;
  • Support integrated climate change adaptation planning from the local to national level;
  • Lead integration of climate change planning and adaptation practices into protected areas management plans;
  • Support more diverse and climate-resilient employment options and provide the necessary inputs for ensure vulnerable population’s livelihoods;
  • Conduct targeted trainings and technical assistance for key stakeholders including government ministers, civil society and resource user groups;
  • Conduct periodic assessments of biodiversity and global climate change threats;
  • Supervise the development of climate change mitigation and/or adaptation tools, technologies and methodologies;
  • Develop annual work plans and budgets to meet USAID and internal reporting requirements;
  • Ensure timely submission of the NRM policy components in quarterly and annual reports;
  • Ensure appropriate implementation of program strategy and strict adherence to USAID rules and regulations;
  • Contribute to technical direction and activity implementation in NRM policy;
  • Carry out other tasks as designated by COP;
  • Travel as needed to represent the project and to provide management and technical oversight;
  • Complete other tasks as assigned by Winrock.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQURIEMENTS:

Education: Post graduate degree relevant to climate change adaptation with a thorough understanding of both social and environmental sciences (e.g., climate change, climate science, environmental science, environmental management, natural resource management and/or environmental studies)

Experience: The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

  • At least 12 years of relevant working experience in the areas directly related to climate change impacts and adaptation in a development context;
  • Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods and with the development and implementation of research frameworks;
  • Demonstrated ability of understanding climate change vulnerability and impacts in Bangladesh;
  • Proven ability to think analytically and critically and ability to translate ideas, insights and learning into action through a coherent program of work;
  • Excellent communication skills in English and Bengali, both written and orally;
  • Proven experience in facilitating policy dialogue, coordination and collaboration with different stakeholders;
  • International experience in developing countries, preferably including South Asia/Bangladesh.

Skills:

  • Basic computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required;
  • Should have strong leadership skills, be gender sensitive, and possess a proven track record of working successfully in a variety of cultural contexts;
  • Knowledge of the role of gender in natural resources management and global climate change;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Bengali is required;
  • Willingness to travel;
  • Strong managerial skills, including well developed skills in managing complex institutional relations and interactions among a variety of entities.

Other: High level of English and of Bengali is required.


Climate Change Adaptation Specialist for the Climate-Resilient Ecosystems and Livelihoods (CREL) Program
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University of Leeds Research Scholarships

Leeds International Research Scholarships (LIRS)

ACU Ref: 59200
Closing Date: 4 July 2012


Session 2012/13 – Closing Date 4 July 2012 (midnight UK time)

The University of Leeds is pleased to offer a number of Leeds International Research Scholarships (LIRS), which are available for high quality international students who will be commencing PhD research study from Session 2012/13 for study in any Faculty at the University. The Scholarships may be held for up to three years, subject to satisfactory academic progress. The Scholarships will provide full international fees together with a maintenance grant of £10,000 per annum.

Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must:

• have applied for an academic place for PhD research study at the University of Leeds and be in receipt of a University BANNER ID Number (Student ID Number);
• normally be liable to pay academic fees at the full international fee rate;
• hold a First Degree at undergraduate level equivalent to at least a UK First Class Honours degree (applications should either have graduated with the appropriate First Degree or be in their final year of study);
• have already met the University’s English Language requirements by 4 July 2012. Some Schools require a standard of English higher than the University minimum;
• be commencing PhD research study for the first time in Session 2012/13;
• take up their award on 1 April 2013;
• not already have been awarded a Doctoral degree or equivalent qualification;
• Successful award holders must not normally hold another Scholarship;

Application Process:

Application forms, regulations and guidance notes for completion of applications are available from the web address: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/rsa/postgraduate_scholarships/LIRS-AppForm12
Application forms are also available by email request (pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk).

Completed application forms should be returned to the Postgraduate Scholarships Office or by email to pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk by 4 July 2012 (midnight UK time).



Postgraduate Scholarships Office
Marjorie & Arnold Ziff Building
University of Leeds
Leeds LS2 9JT, UK
Tel: +44 113 3434007
Email: pg_scholarships@leeds.ac.uk
http://scholarships.leeds.ac.uk
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