Morogoro International School is proud to announce the launch of its Cambridge A level programme from August 2015 and seeks the following Teachers
• Teacher of Mathematics up to A Level
• Teacher of English up to A Level
• Teacher of Physics up to A Level
• Teacher of Business Studies up to A Level
• Teacher of Geography up to A Level
In addition we are seeking to recruit the following
• Special Educational Needs Coordinator
• Teacher of Music
• Teacher of Art & Design
• Teacher of P.E
• Primary Class Teacher
Previous experience of teaching the Cambridge International Examination Syllabus is required. An ability to teach more than one subject is an added advantage
To apply please send full CV with covering letter to headteacher@mis.co.tz
The deadline for all applications is on 2nd April 2015
For more information about our A Level Programme, please visit. www.mis.co.tz
P.O. Box 1015, Morogoro, Tanzania
Tel: +255 23 260 4864, Fax: +255 23 260 0538
Mobile Celtel: 0787 79 4864
Mobile Vodacom: 0767 79 4864
Website: www.mis.co.tz
Email: morogorointernationalschool@gmail.com
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REPORTING MANAGER
(Ref:60)
Comprehensive Community Based Rehabilitation in Tanzania (CCBRT) is a locally registered NGO first established in 1994. It is
the largest indigenous provider of disability and rehabilitation services in the country. CCBRT aims to empower people with
disabilities and their families, improve their quality of life, and ensure access to medical and rehabilitative treatment.
Committed to preventing disabilities wherever possible, CCBRT is also engaged in extensive maternal and newborn healthcare
(MNHC) activities and is currently constructing a Maternity and Newborn Hospital which will serve as a referral centre for hi
ghrisk and emergency deliveries in the region of Dar es Salaam and the Eastern Zone of Tanzania
Duties to Include:
Leading internal financial data trend analysis for the organization
Providing projections of Expense, Revenue / Funds against Budget for the organization.
Overseeing and managing budget aspects of ERP software system, SAP.
Preparing monthly Management Report for the organization.
Providing variance analysis for the Management Report for the organization.
Ensuring that Expense Requisition is coded appropriately.
Ensuring that Monthly Internal Donor Reports are properly prepared and presented to Budget Owners.
Ensuring that correction on Management Report and Internal Donor Reports are done based on Directors/ Program Managers reviews
Motivating, mentoring, and managing individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds and expertise, resulting in high quality and timely work delivery.
Assisting CFO cross-organizational planning and budgeting for the organizations.
Work Experience / Skills:
Financial analysis skills capabilities in financial reporting, cash flow management, budget development, and forecasting.
Establishing and maintaining effective professional relationships through collaboration, negotiation and teamwork. (E)
Ability to manage multiple priorities while working as part of a team (E)
6 years working experience in the related field, minimum 4 years
experience as Auditor and Controller Position (E)
Strong management skills with at least 3 years at senior level(E)
Adequate knowledge in ERP system, knowledge in SAP will be added advantage (P)
Problem Solving Skills(E)
Qualifications:
Advance Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Business Administration.(E)
Chartered Accountant (CPA, ACA, and ACCA) registered Accountant with NBAA.(E)
E–Essential, P–Preferred
We are an equal opportunities employer people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Please submit a letter of Applicationor curriculum vitae with two references and maximum one page cover letter on why you believe you are the right candidate for thisposition. Please send it via email to: recruitment@ccbrt.or.tz or by post to the Human Resources Department,P.O Box
23310, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Tel:+255 (0) 22 260 1543, +255 (0) 22 260 2192, Fax: +255 (0) 22 260 1544. Website:www.ccbrt.or.tz
Closing date for Applications 6th March2015.Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Job Opening
Posting Title: Medical Officer, P4
Job Code Title: MEDICAL OFFICER
Department/ Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 11 February 2015-13 March 2015
Job Opening number: 15-MED-RMT-40663-R-ARUSHA (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
The appointment is limited to the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, Inspira.For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on “The Application Process” and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Registry of the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism”), the Arusha Branch. Duties may also include travel to the sub-office in Kigali, Rwanda. The incumbent will report to the Registry Officer-in-Charge.
Responsibilities
The Medical Officer will be responsible for treating and advising Mechanism staff and management. The Medical Officer may also be called on to treat persons detained under the authority of the Mechanism and witnesses of the Mechanism, when required. Within delegated authority, the Medical Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Clinical Duties:
• Undertakes day-to-day clinical duties, e.g. walk-in clinic, emergencies.
• Undertakes day-to-day occupational health duties: pre-placement and periodic medical examinations, prepare UN staff for travelling, providing immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travel kits, etc.
• Refers staff to outside specialists as necessary.
• Follows-up with outside specialists.
• Provides health education and health promotion programs.
• Organizes / Participates in addressing work environment and occupational health issues.
Medico Administrative Duties:
• Advises Administration on medical standards for recruitment, sick leave, and medical evacuations / repatriations as per United Nations policies and guidelines.
• Participates in drafting and implementation of business continuity and crises preparedness plans for the duty station in Arusha, as well as for the sub-office in Kigali.
• Manages / Supports day-to-day operations.
Supervisory Administration:
• Supervises laboratory technicians, nurses and medical administrative staff; ensures availability of drugs and medical supplies and proper functioning of medical equipment.
• Ensures appropriate training programs are implemented in order to maintain and develop the medical capabilities (e.g. health education, HIV / AIDS prevention, first aid and CPR).
General:
• Performs other related duties, as required.
Competencies
• Professionalism - Knowledge of clinical, occupational and tropical / travel medicine. Formal training in CPR and, preferably in BCLS and ACLS or equivalent emergency medical care. Ability to work efficiently and independently. Flexible, with the ability to work with limited resources. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
• Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Client Orientation - Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• Judgement / Decision-making – Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organisation; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
• Building Trust – provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; manages in a deliberate and predictable way; operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda; places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients; gives proper credit to others; follows through on agreed upon actions; treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately.
Education
Doctorate (MD) or equivalent in medicine, including residency / internship in one of the medical specialties, preferably internal medicine.
Work Experience
A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible clinical experience in one of the areas of medicine. Experience with occupational and tropical / travel medicine is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French and / or Swahili is desirable.
Assessment Method
There may be a technical test and / or a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Job Opening
Posting Title: Head, Security and Safety Unit, P4
Job Code Title: CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER
Department/ Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 11 February 2015-13 March 2015
Job Opening number: 15-SEC-RMT-40567-R-ARUSHA (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
The appointment is limited to the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.
Org. Setting and Reporting
The position of Head, Security and Safety Unit, is located in the Registry, Arusha Branch, Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“MICT”). The incumbent will be responsible for the Security and Safety Unit of the MICT Arusha Branch. He / she will report to the Registrar.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Registrar, the Head of Security and Safety Unit will have the following principal tasks:
• Operational:
o Daily management of the MICT Arusha Branch Security and Safety Unit, including personnel and scheduling issues, and ensuring understanding and enforcement of operational policies and procedures by all members of the Security and Safety Unit.
o The development and review of security policies and procedures.
o Direct personal responsibility for the daily management of the following areas and staff: Fire and Safety; Security Training; Pass & ID; Administrative Assistant; and the Unit Stores Controller.
o Assist in the conduct of any sensitive security investigations pertaining to the MICT Arusha Branch staff or the protection of MICT Arusha Branch assets in conjunction with the Investigations Unit, as necessary.
o In coordination with the MICT Registry Officer-in-Charge of the Arusha Branch, liaise with the relevant officials of the Justice, Security and Intelligence agencies of the Host State, and the local area police force to counteract any hostile activity directed against the MICT Arusha Branch, including the United Nations Detention Facility and the sub-office in Kigali.
o Liaise and act in conjunction with the MICT Registry Officer-in-Charge of the Arusha Branch in relation to the work of other relevant Sections and Units to ensure that security operations fully and pro-actively support the aims and functions of the MICT.
o Oversee Field Security Operations, in particular the work of Security Officers assigned to the sub-office in Kigali, security threat assessment and planning for close protection and other field-related activities, including missions by the MICT Judges.
• Administrative:
o Undertake the forecasting of all budgetary requirements and the administration of all financial matters pertaining to the Security and Safety Unit, MICT Arusha Branch, and the operation of accounts devolved to the Unit. The incumbent will specify appropriate security related equipment and refine broad operational security requirements against “best practice” in security to ensure value for money solutions prior to purchase.
o Management of all aspects of the Security and Safety Unit’s equipment portfolio.
o Selection, induction and training of all Security Officers. Ensure that personnel standards are maintained. Training activities, both external and in-house, cover a wide array of subjects and must match UNDSS standards.
o Plan and develop the Security and Safety Unit contribution to special projects, such as managing the security aspects of the new MICT Arusha Branch facility, the long term maintenance of the CCTV and the access control system as well as the continuous enhancement of physical security arrangements.
o Perform other duties, as required.
Competencies
o Professionalism – Expert knowledge of general field of security management, combined with a solid background in military, police, or other security specialisation. Demonstrable knowledge of Threat and Risk and related counter-measures – to include threat assessment, risk assessment, risk management, security planning, crisis management and disaster recovery, and at least a general understanding of the Rwandan and Balkan Conflicts which are inherent in the MICT mandate. Technological and administrative skills, particularly in relation to emerging technology and techniques in security management, monitoring, systems and equipment. Being able to liaise effectively with various other specialist Departments, Sections and Units in areas relating to IT, Facilities Management, Procurement, Finance, Budget and Human Resources. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
o Teamwork – Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organisational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
o Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
o Leadership – Serves as a role model that other people want to follow; empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands.
o Judgement / Decision Making – Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organisation; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) preferably in business administration, political / social science, psychology, or international relations, with focus on security management. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. A military or police academy degree would be relevant; to include having successfully graduated from a senior service or command and general staff college.
Work Experience
A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in security management, preferably in a police or military context, which should include a high standard of physical fitness and operation under arduous conditions, unit command and senior-level staff experience, demonstration of high level of leadership and capability of rapid decision-making (with little margin for error).
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is desirable. Working knowledge of Kinyarwanda and / or Swahili is also desirable.
Assessment Method
There may be a technical test and / or a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Job Opening
Posting Title:LEGAL AND POLICY ADVISOR, P4
Job Code Title:LEGAL OFFICER
Department/ Office: International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
Duty Station: ARUSHA
Posting Period: 6 February 2015-8 March 2015
Job Opening number: 15-LEG-RMT-40507-R-ARUSHA (R)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Special Notice
The appointment is limited to the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals. Appointment of the successful candidate on this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post. Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds. As the international tribunals are not integrated in the Secretariat, UN Staff Members serve on assignment or secondment from their parent department/office if selected. Appointments of staff members in the United Nations are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General. Staff Members are expected to move periodically to new functions in accordance with established rules and procedures, and may in this context be reassigned by the Secretary-General throughout the Organization based on the changing needs and mandates.
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Office of the Registrar of the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (“Mechanism”), the Arusha Branch. The incumbent will report to the Registry Officer-in-Charge of the Arusha Branch.
Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Registry Officer-in-Charge, the incumbent:
• Provides a range of legal and policy advice and support to the Registrar and the Registry Officer-in-Charge. This includes coordinating and strategising the work within the Registry Arusha Branch; liaising and coordinating work with the Registry Hague Branch and with the Mechanism President, Chambers and Prosecutor, as required.
• Serves as a lead officer in one or more areas of concentration, and independently handles a wide range of multi-discipline and complex legal and policy matters involving issues of international, public, private, administrative, international humanitarian and criminal law (both substantive and procedural).
• Provides legal, policy and diplomatic advice on diverse substantive and procedural questions of considerable complexity, which may include those related to the Mechanism administration and management. They may also include assessment and advice on strategic topics that relate to the mandate of the Registry of the Mechanism.
• Performs extensive legal and political affairs research and analysis and prepares legal opinions, policy advice, studies, briefs, reports and correspondence.
• Contributes to review and design of new, or new applications of, legal instruments, policy, guidelines, etc.
• Prepares or reviews draft legal submissions for the Registrar.
• Participates in and assists the Registrar with diplomatic conferences, commissions, committees, task forces, expert groups and other bodies, including preparation of draft presentations and speeches, background materials, summaries of issues and views of delegations, meeting reports, etc.
• Reviews, advises on and drafts complex contracts, agreements, institutional and operational modalities, or legal motions / submissions and other legal documents; develops new legal modalities to meet unique needs/circumstances.
• Advises on and participates in negotiations and settlement of claims and disputes to include establishing strategy and approach, deciding on the legal text for terms and conditions of contracts, on the recommendations on the merit of claims, etc.
• Provides legal advice on the interpretation and application of staff regulations and rules, including the review of administrative decisions; prepares draft amendments to the staff regulations and rules; prepares draft administrative issuances or amendments thereto and verifies their consistency with the existing staff regulation and rules; prepares analyses and evaluations of human resources policies and practices.
• Represents the organisation on more complex cases before arbitral and other tribunal or administrative proceedings, including disciplinary cases and staff appeals.
• Serves on various standing boards, committees, ad hoc working groups and task forces, as required; promotes the work of the United Nations and represents the organisation at meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.
• Coordinates and direct teams of other legal officers or staff dealing with significant problems as required, and / or mentors and supervises the work of junior officers on specific projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies
• Professionalism – In-depth knowledge of international legal procedures and instruments, including international criminal law and diplomacy. Ability to deal with a range of complex legal and policy issues and capacity to handle a number of complex tasks against tight deadlines. Knowledge of the work of the ICTR, ICTY and Mechanism. Excellent drafting skills. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. The position requires excellent people management skills and public relations abilities as well as public speaking skills and ability to interact and negotiate with high-level officials.
• Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Planning and Organising – Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
• Vision – Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organisations’ strategy and the work units’ goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organisational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
• Judgement/Decision-making – Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organisation; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
Education
Advanced university degree in law is required (Master’s degree or equivalent), preferably with specialisation in criminal law or international law. A first level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
Work Experience
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in law, including substantial experience in an advisory capacity to senior officials at the international or national level, or in a State’s diplomatic corps or multilateral organisation. Experience from an international criminal tribunal or international court is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Assessment Method
There may be a technical test and / or a competency-based interview.
United Nations Considerations
Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.
Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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JOB TITLE: RECRUITING SEED BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT www.ciat.cgiar.org) - a member of the CGIAR. Consortium (www.cgiar.org)- develops technologies, innovative metho s, and new knowledge that better enable farmers, especially smallholders, to make agriculture competitive and profitable as well as sustainable and resilient.
Among various research areas, CIAT has a global mandate for beans and in Africa, bean research is carried out by the Pan Africa Bean Research Alliance (P ABRA) which encompasses 3 regional bean research networks which are working to improve the livelihoods of small scale bean farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. P ABRA facilitates collaborative research for development within and between the networks by providing a forum for collaboration of multiple partners who include: researchers, private sector involved in bean seed and grain business, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based (CB) and producers' organizations (POs), universities and millions of farmers. The alliance operates in 30 member countries, each represented by its National Agricultural Research System (NARS). PABRA is facilitated by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT).
Among various bean research areas, P ABRA facilitates access to quality seed of improved varieties by millions farmers across Africa through the various bean seed production and delivery options based on prevailing seed systems and targeted clients. For this purpose, PABRA is recruiting a Seed Business Development Specialist.
The position will be based at CIAT offices in Selian Agricultural Research Institute, Arusha Tanzania.
Main responsibility
To enhance the capacities of seed and input suppliers to provide quality seed of improved bean varieties and complementary inputs/technologies to small-scale farmers in northern Tanzania on a sustainable basis.
Duties and responsibilities:
Overall objective: the Seed Business Development Specialist (SBDS), in consultation with project team and other CIAT staff, S/he provides leadership and guidance to the project.
Specific objectives:
1. In partnership with NARS and national seed services and partners development (NGOs, farmers organizations, district extension, the SBDS will support the seed producers/traders to produce and market quality seed of improved bean varieties in northern Tanzania through the agro-dealer network using affordable packs sizes targeting small holders particularly poor farmers and women.
2. In partnership with seed producers/traders and NARS, the SBDS will carry out R4D for testing innovative market strategies such as the use of affordable packs, assess their commercial viability including cost -benefit analysis and explore how the mainstream most viable pack size for each partners.
3. Manage the seed systems project assets/resources and sustain partnership to deliver on project's expected results and their targets .
4. Provide advice related to business development services to bean seed producers particularly ASA and Meru Agro- consultant Ltd to enhance bean seed production and delivery in business sound manner.
5. In partnership with seed producers/traders to design and deploy appropriate seed marketing strategies and tools to reach small holders particularly women
6. Train bean seed producers/suppliers in specific areas such' as seed business management including production, post-harvest, marketing, financial management, and strategy development.
7. Document (reports and professional publications) on improving the efficiency and sustainability of bean seed producers and supply and share knowledge. .
8. Support the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist to design and conduct a sound Monitoring and Evaluation (M+E) framework to capture relevant seed data and to document case studies
9. Assess and explore appropriate institutional linkages in order to sustain best seed systems practices and create synergetic actions for scaling up of these best practices across Tanzania.
10. Represent the project in all fora and engagement
11. Produce and submit relevant projects reports (technical, financial and any other document) as required by the project
Qualification and Experience.
1. Strong background in seed business, agribusiness and agri-economics at MSc / MA levels.
2. Five (3) years practical experience in managing seed business is strongly preferred.
3. Previous or current work on seed related activities in Tanzania is an added advantage
4. Good command of written and spoken English language and Swahili.
Personal Characteristics
1. Ability to work both persuasively and diplomatically in a team-based environment with a high degree of complexity.
2. Exceptional drive and entrepreneurship, a pronounced ability to motivate others
3. Hands-on problem-solver with strong analytical abilities.
4. Organizational and business planning.
5. Strategic thinking & creativity.
6. Problem analysis and problem-solving.
7. Team leadership and integrity.
Interested applicants should send to the below address their motivation letter, a detailed •C.V with the names & contact information of the three referees knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience. One page essay on the main steps and their sequence. for developing the ability of seed suppliers to provide quality seed of improved bean varieties and complementary inputs to small-scale farmers-on a sustainable basis.
applications
All applications should be sent by email to Human Resource Unit, CIAT, P.O. Box 2704, Arusha, Tanzania via email ciatkenyainfo@egiar.org Applicants should clearly mark the position they are interested in by indicating in the subject line of the email message for ease of sorting.
All applications will be acknowledged; only short listed candidates will be contacted
Application closing date: 15th March 2015
Source: The Guardian 20th February 2015
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The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT www.ciat.cgiar.org) - a member of the CGIAR. Consortium (www.cgiar.org)- develops technologies, innovative metho s, and new knowledge that better enable farmers, especially smallholders, to make agriculture competitive and profitable as well as sustainable and resilient.
Among various research areas, CIAT has a global mandate for beans and in Africa, bean research is carried out by the Pan Africa Bean Research Alliance (P ABRA) which encompasses 3 regional bean research networks which are working to improve the livelihoods of small scale bean farmers in sub-Saharan Africa. P ABRA facilitates collaborative research for development within and between the networks by providing a forum for collaboration of multiple partners who include: researchers, private sector involved in bean seed and grain business, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), community-based (CB) and producers' organizations (POs), universities and millions of farmers. The alliance operates in 30 member countries, each represented by its National Agricultural Research System (NARS). PABRA is facilitated by the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT).
Among various bean research areas, P ABRA facilitates access to quality seed of improved varieties by millions farmers across Africa through the various bean seed production and delivery options based on prevailing seed systems and targeted clients. For this purpose, PABRA is recruiting a Seed Business Development Specialist.
The position will be based at CIAT offices in Selian Agricultural Research Institute, Arusha Tanzania.
Main responsibility
To enhance the capacities of seed and input suppliers to provide quality seed of improved bean varieties and complementary inputs/technologies to small-scale farmers in northern Tanzania on a sustainable basis.
Recruiting
CIAT is seeking Geospatial Information System Analyst (GIS) who has Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) skills to support the Bean Research Areas in Tanzania; the position will be responsible for GIS mapping and spatial analysis in different project areas under the guidance of a senior scientist and bean seed systems project. The GIS Analyst will also work independently, depending on the specific project(s). The position will be based at CIAT offices in Selian Agricultural Research Institute, Arusha Tanzania.
JOB TITLE: GEOSPATIAL INFORMATION SYSTEM ANALYST (GIS)
Main duties and responsibilities include
1. The GIS will share the project result based and performance measurement framework with project team members (seed producers, NARS, district extension)
2. Using GIS data, map all the project implementation areas and zones -sites and related activities
3. Using sites characterization data, modeling and other suitable areas where similar approaches can be used.
4. GIS database management.
5. Cartography and creating of well-designed map layouts
6. Automation of spatial analysis processes
7. Participate in fieldwork data collection activities analysis and publication.
Qualification and Experience
1. At least a MSc Degree in a geo-information related field with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience
2. Proven ability of operating open source (e.g. QGIS, GDAL) and commercial GIS (e.g ArcGIS) application software and its advanced analysis and modeling packages/functions.
3. Spatial data collection with the use of a GPS receiver
4. Good cartographic and graphic design skills using various software applications e.g. Adobe Illustrator
5. Basic knowledge of statistics and ability to use statistical programs '
6. Ability to design and deploy project management tools (planning and monitoring and evaluation systems)
7. Ability to work with map servers will be an added advantage
8. Organizational skills in order to assure quality data and traceable workflow
9. Capacity/willingness to work in the field.
10. Excellent English writing skills with the ability to write clearly and concisely for a range of audiences
11. Experience of working with the agricultural/conservation scientific research community
Interested applicants should send to the below address their cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position against the listed qualifications, competencies, skills together with a detailed C.V with the names and contact information of-three referees knowledgeable about the candidate's professional qualifications and work experience.
Terms of employment
Both positions are nationally recruited with the initial contract of one (1) year, subject to a probation period of three (3) months, and are renewable depending on performance and availability of resources. CIAT offers a multicultural, collegial research environment with competitive salary and excellent benefits; we believe that the diversity of our staff contributes to excellence. CIAT is an equal opportunity employer, and strives for staff diversity in gender, Women are encouraged to apply
applications
All applications should be sent by email to Human Resource Unit, CIAT, P.O. Box 2704, Arusha, Tanzania via email ciatkenyainfo@egiar.org. Applicants should clearly mark the position they are interested in by indicating in the subject line of the email message for ease of sorting.
All applications will be acknowledged; only short listed candidates will be contacted
Application closing date: 15th March 2015
Source: The Guardian 20th February 2015
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