Energy Infrastructure Expert - NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE EXPERT

NO.VA/NPCA/15/09

The African Union Commission has signed a grant with the African Development Bank (the Bank) and the African Development Fund (the Fund), on behalf of the NEPAD Agency and the Regional Economic Communities (RECs) – to support the implementation of the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) – through the PIDA Capacity Building Project (PIDA CAP), Project I.D. No. P-Z1-KF0-021 (the “Project”), pursuant to the terms of the Protocol of Agreement Letter of Agreement dated 29 January 2014 between the Bank and the AU Commission for a technical assistance grant.

The NEPAD Agency, as the executing agency for the PIDA Priority Action Plan (PAP), is mandated to coordinate and operationalise the RECs Capacity Building Programme for effective implementation of the PIDA priority action plan (PAP).

The implementation of the PIDA Programme will be anchored on the effort of RECs and their member states to make bankable, over 400 projects (i.e. PAP2020), generated from the approved 51 PIDA Programmes/Projects.

The PIDA Capacity Building Project will focus initially on PIDA PAP2020 - a “Shortlist” of short to medium term priority projects - consisting of 16 to 150 PIDA priority projects agreed with RECs, with the remaining projects, forming the “pipeline” from which to draw technical sound projects into the priority “Shortlist”.

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Energy Infrastructure Expert.

A. Post
Job Title: Energy Infrastructure Expert
Duty Station: NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency, Midrand,
Johannesburg, South Africa
Supervisor: Head of Infrastructure Strategic Business Unit (ISBU)

B. OBJECTIVE:

The main objective of the Energy Infrastructure Expert is to coordinate sector PIDA PAP project preparation and implementation activities, as well as provide lead-support role to RECs Technical Experts - to advance implementation of the PIDA PAP2020 projects, in particular – the “Short-list” of PIDA priority projects.

C. Key Performance Areas:

The Energy Infrastructure Expert under the day-to-day supervision of the Head of Infrastructure Strategic Business Unit (ISBU), will have the following Key Performance Areas:

1. Develop an annual Work Plan, based on a logical framework of activities, to implement and monitor the implementation of the “shortlist” of the PIDA PAP Energy projects, based on relevant indicators, baselines, targets, outputs/deliverables and expected outcomes.
2. In consultation with RECs, select and prioritize PIDA PAP Energy projects – to be moved through the project preparation cycle, to achieve critical milestones such as technical feasibility; and/or commercial bankability, financial close and implementation.
3. In collaboration and consultation with RECs counterparts, prepare and submit grant applications and Project Information Memorandum (PIMs), to Project Preparation Facilities/Funds (PPFs) – for project preparation/development, and structuring/transaction support for the 16 PIDA DFS projects.
4. Define the scope and strategy of PIDA PAP Energy infrastructure priority projects - data collection requirement and treatment. And ensure regular updating of Project Fiches (or Profiles) in VPIC portal through AID.
5. In collaboration and consultation with RECs, facilitate and promote for inclusion of PIDA PAP Energy projects, in National Development Plans (NDPs), or Public Investment Plans (PIPs) of PIDA PAP projects implementing member states.
6. Assist RECs to investigate and facilitate project preparation/development, and financing of PIDA PAP Energy projects with risk-sharing potential with the private sector; and make recommendations for such projects to be implemented through PPP, or private investment modalities.
7. Assist RECs to investigate and facilitate establishment of innovative financing instruments, and operational modalities such as Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), and Special Purpose Public Authorities (SPPAs) respectively – to facilitate implementation and effective management of transnational PIDA PAP Energy projects/programmes.
8. In collaboration with PIDA M&E Focal Point at NEPAD – prepare quarterly progress reports (QPRs), and annual report (AR), for PIDA PAP Energy projects/programmes under implementation by RECs, and specialized institutions and lead agencies at national level.
9. Perform any other related duty as may be assigned.

D. Deliverables:
The Energy Infrastructure Expert at NEPAD, in collaboration and consultation with RECs Technical Experts shall have the following key deliverables:

i. Prepare on a quarterly basis - Progress Report with attached Sector Project Profiles/Fiches - analyzing and updating the “status and movement” of PIDA PAP2020 projects along the project cycle.
ii. The Progress Report shall be distilled into two (2) “status and movement” highlights relating to (1) the “Shortlist” of projects (i.e. PAP16 to 150), and (2) the remaining “longlist” of PAP2020 Projects.
iii. Prepare half-yearly and annual Sector Outlook reports, illustrating the state of Infrastructure development in Africa, and the extent of the impact of the PIDA investments, in accelerating regional infrastructure development and regional integration in Africa.
iv. In collaboration with sector expert-consultants, and PIDA M&E focal point at NEPAD – prepare a consolidated Half-yearly and, an Annual Infrastructure Outlook Reports on PIDA Implementation, for dissemination and sharing with public and private sector stakeholders.

E. Required Skills and Competencies:
The Energy Infrastructure Expert shall be a national of an AU member state, and shall have the following required skills and competencies:

i. Demonstrate knowledge and have experience of at least, one key value-chain activity, of the project preparation cycle.
ii. Sound knowledge and experience in project finance, and/or project management.
iii. Excellent knowledge and experience of Infrastructure public-private partnerships (PPP) modalities.
iv. Knowledge and experience in data collection and application of statistical tools.
v. Knowledge and experience in developing, or actively participated in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities - in a project implementation environment.
vi. Experience in public sector management or working modalities in Africa, either at national or regional or international level..
vii. Excellent written and oral communication and reporting skills.
viii. Ability to work under minimal supervision with sound judgment, and tight deadline delivery.
ix. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
x. Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
xi. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
xii. Creative thinking and problem solving skills.
xiii. Good organisational, planning and time management skills.
xiv. Sound analytical skills.
xv. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.

F. Education and Experience: The Energy Infrastructure Expert shall have a minimum qualification of Master’s degree in Electrical engineering,Hydropower/Dam engineering, Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering or related field with a minimum relevant experience of (five) 5 years working preferably in an infrastructure development-related environment or a Bachelor’s degree with 10 years relevant work experience.

G. Other relevant skills:

i. Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of electrical/power and hydropower systems/sub-systems, including their operational inter-relationships.
ii. Knowledge and proven experience of project-preparation; project-development;
iii. Project-structuring/transaction support; and project financing will be advantage.
iv. Excellent technical knowledge and understanding of intermodal Energy principles, policies, and practices including their operational inter-relationships.
v. Demonstrate knowledge and experience of development policy in the African context, or developing world context at national, regional, international, or development finance institution level.
vi. Ability to conduct independent research on global and regional economic, social and development issues.
vii. Strong drafting and analytical skills and proven ability to produce reports and
viii. Concept papers on developmental issues.
ix. Demonstrate ability to initiate, develop and complete programme of work, and assess implications and formulate recommendations.
x. Knowledge of the African Union and NEPAD.
xi. Excellent working knowledge of computer applications (Microsoft office).

H. Tenure of Appointment:
The appointment will be made on an initial contract period of one (1) year. The appointment will be renewable upon satisfactory assessment of performance.

I. Applications should be forwarded utilizing ‘’Arial’’ font 11.5: To apply, please submit the following:

• A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking this vacant position and employment with NEPAD.
• Detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages, and indicating your nationality and gender.
• Three (3) referees with knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and email addresses.
• Certified copies of degrees and diplomas.

J. Remuneration: Indicative lumpsum pay of US$78,600.00 per annum or US$6,550.00 per month plus other entitlements e.g. medical aid (80% contribution by NEPAD) and 22 days annual leave.

K. Language requirements:
Proficiency in one of the following (English, French, Portuguese and Arabic) African Union working languages is a requirement. Knowledge of one or more, of the other AU working languages, will be an advantage.

L. Applications must be received not later than Monday, 11 May 2015 and should be addressed to:
Head of Human Resources
NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency
P O Box 218; Midrand, 1685
Johannesburg
South Africa

Email: hr@nepad.org

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) is a vision and strategic framework for Africa’s renewal that is based on a shared understanding that it is imperative to eradicate poverty and position African countries on the road to sustained economic growth and development. NEPAD Agency works closely with the African Union Commission (AUC), regional economic communities, national governments, research institutions and civil society organisations in its efforts to eradicate poverty in Africa whilst also voicing Africa´s concerns at the global level. For more information go to: www.nepad.org

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MTENDAJI WA MTAA III (X30) - ILALA

Mkurugenzi wa Manispaa ya lIala anapenda kuwatangazia nafasi za kazi Watanzania wenye sifa
kama ifuatavyo:-
1. Mtendaji Wa Mtaa III- NAFASI 30

SIFA
Kuajiriwa mwenye Elimu ya Kidato cha IV au VI aliyehitimu Astashahada (CHETI) katika fani ya
Utawala, Sheria, Elimu ya Jamii, Usimamizi wa Fedha, Maendeleo ya Jamii na Sayansi ya
Jamii kutoka Chuo cha Serikali za Mitaa Hombolo, Dodoma au Chuo chochote kinachotambuliwa
na Serikali.
KAZI YA MAJUKUMU
i.Katibu wa Kamati ya Mtaa
Ii. Mtendaji Mkuu wa Mtaa
Iii. Mratibu wa utekelezaji wa Sera na Sheria zinazotekelezwa na Halmashauri katika Mtaa
iv. Mshauri wa Kamati ya Mtaa kuhusu Mipango ya Maendeleo katika Mtaa
v.Msimamizi wa Utekelezaji wa Sheria Ndogo pamoja na Sheria nyingine zinazotumika katika
Mtaa.
vi. Mshauri wa Kamati ya Mtaa kuhusu masuala ya Ulinzi na Usalama
vii. Msimamizi wa utekelezaji wa mikakati mbalimbali inayohusu uondoaji wa njaa na Umaskini katika
Mtaa;
viii. Kusimamia ukusanyaji wa Mapato ya Halmashauri na kutunza kumbukumbu za walipa kodi wote;
ix. Kuandaa na kutunza rejesta ya wakazi wote wa Mtaa na
x. Atawajibika kwa Mtendaji wa Kata.

NGAZI YA MSHAHARA- TGS. B

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

MASHARTI VA JUMLA
Mwombajilazima awe Raia wa Tanzania
Awe amehitimu na kupata Cheti cha Taaluma cha Kidato cha Nne (IV) NB. Results Slip hazikubaliki,
Awe na Cheti cha Kuzaliwa
Barua zote ziambatane na nyaraka zifuatazo:-
i.Nakala za Vyeti vya Mwombaji vilivyothibitishwa,
ii. Maelezo binafsi ya Mwombaji (Curriculum Vitae),
iii. Picha ndogo za rangi (Coloured Passport size) mbili (2) za Mwombaji za hivi karibuni.
Kila Mwombaji lazima awe na Umri kati YCl miaka 18 - 45
Waombaji wenye sifa Pungufu au Zaidi na zilizotajwa hapo juu hawashauriwi kuomba
kwani maombi yao hayatafanyiwa kazi.
Watumishi waliopunguza kazi/kufukuzwa kazi Serikali hawashauriwi kuomba
Waombaji ambao wameajiriwa wanashauriwa kupitishia barua zao za maombi kwa waajiri wao wa sasa.
Barua ambato hazikuambatishwa na nyaraka zilizotajwa hapo juu.(i-iii) hazitashughulikiwa.
JINSI VA KUTUMA MAOMBI
Barua zote za maombi ziandikwe kwa mkono, zikiwa na anwani kamili ya Mwombaji, pamoja na
namba ya simu na zitumwe kwa anuani ifuatayo:-

MKURUGENZI WA MANISPAA
MANISPAA VA ILALA
S. L. P 20950
DAR ES SALAAM:

TAREHE YA MWISHO YA KUPOKEA MAOMBI:-
Mwisho wa kupokea maombi ni tarehe 14105/2015 saa 9:30 Alasiri
Tangazo hili linapatikana pia kwenye Blog ya Manispaa ya lIala -
www.habariilala.blogspot.com
Limetolewa na;
ISAVA M. MNGURUMI
MKURUGENZI WA MANISPAA,
HALMASHAURI VA MANISPAA VA ILALA

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MSAIDIZI WA KUMBUKUMBU II & I - ILALA

Mkurugenzi wa Manispaa ya lIala anapenda kuwatangazia nafasi za kazi Watanzania wenye sifa
kama ifuatavyo:

Msaidizi Wa Kumbukumbu II & I - NAFASI 10
SIFA:
Kuajiriwa wahitimu wa kidato cha IVNI wenye cheti cha Utunzaji Kumbukumbu kutoka chuo
chochote kinachotambuliwa na Serikali.
KAZI NA MAJUKUMU
Wasaidizi wa kumbukumbu watafanya kazi zifuatazo hapa chini kwa kuzingatia fani walizosomea na
kazi wanazofanya ni kama vile Uhifadhi wa Nyaraka, Uhifadhi wa Kumbukumbu za Afya, Ardhi na
Masjala ya Kawaida,
1 KAZI YA MSAIDIZI WA KUMBUKUMBU DARAJA II
Daraja hili la mafunzo katika kazi, hivyo atafanya kazi kwa maelekezo ya wasaidizi wa kumbukumbu
walio juu yake. Kazi atakazojifunza na kufanya ni zile zifanywazo na Msaidizi wa Kumbukumbu
daraja la I.

2. KAZI ZA MSAIDIZI WA KUMBUKUMBU DARAJA LA I
i. Kutafuta kumbukumbu/nyarakalmafaili yanayohitajiwa na wasomaji
ii. Kudhibiti upokeaji, uandikishaji wa kumbukumbu/nyaraka.
iii. Kuchambua, kuoredhesha na kupanga kumbukumbu/nyaraka katika makundi
kulingana na somo husika (classification and boxing) kwa ajili ya matumizi ya ofisi.
iv. Kuweka/kupanga kumbukumbu/nyaraka katika reki (file racks/cabinets) katika masjalalvyumba
vya kuhifadhia kumbukumbu.
v.Kuweka kumbukumbu (barua, nyaraka n.k) katika mafaili.
vi. Kushughulikia maombi ya kumbukumbu/nyaraka kutoka Taasisi za Serikali.

NGAZI YA MSHAHARA - TGS. B
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

MASHARTI KWA UJUMLA

Mwombajilazima awe Raia wa Tanzania
Awe amehitimu na kupata Cheti cha Taaluma cha Kidato cha Nne (IV) NB. Results Slip hazikubaliki,
Awe na Cheti cha Kuzaliwa
Barua zote ziambatane na nyaraka zifuatazo:-
i.Nakala za Vyeti vya Mwombaji vilivyothibitishwa,
ii. Maelezo binafsi ya Mwombaji (Curriculum Vitae),
iii. Picha ndogo za rangi (Coloured Passport size) mbili (2) za Mwombaji za hivi karibuni.
Kila Mwombaji lazima awe na Umri kati YCl miaka 18 - 45
Waombaji wenye sifa Pungufu au Zaidi na zilizotajwa hapo juu hawashauriwi kuomba
kwani maombi yao hayatafanyiwa kazi.
Watumishi waliopunguza kazi/kufukuzwa kazi Serikali hawashauriwi kuomba
Waombaji ambao wameajiriwa wanashauriwa kupitishia barua zao za maombi kwa waajiri wao wa sasa.
Barua ambato hazikuambatishwa na nyaraka zilizotajwa hapo juu.(i-iii) hazitashughulikiwa.
JINSI VA KUTUMA MAOMBI
Barua zote za maombi ziandikwe kwa mkono, zikiwa na anwani kamili ya Mwombaji, pamoja na
namba ya simu na zitumwe kwa anuani ifuatayo:-

MKURUGENZI WA MANISPAA
MANISPAA VA ILALA
S. L. P 20950
DAR ES SALAAM:

TAREHE YA MWISHO YA KUPOKEA MAOMBI:-
Mwisho wa kupokea maombi ni tarehe 14105/2015 saa 9:30 Alasiri
Tangazo hili linapatikana pia kwenye Blog ya Manispaa ya lIala -
www.habariilala.blogspot.com
Limetolewa na;
ISAVA M. MNGURUMI
MKURUGENZI WA MANISPAA,
HALMASHAURI VA MANISPAA VA ILALA

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SENIOR INCENTIVES SPECIALIST

Grade: C3
Position Number: GGGI-HR_15-302
Closing Date: 13 May 2015

INTRODUCTION
The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a new international organization committed to strong, inclusive green growth. We assist developing and emerging countries with integrating their ambitions for strong economic performance and environmental sustainability with the goal of bringing about poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.

Headquartered in Seoul, GGGI was established by treaty in June 2012 at the United Nations Rio+20 Conference by an initial group of eighteen nations who share the organization’s vision. To date 24 countries have joined the organization as Members.

GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services, focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries’ development priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers; as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure investments.  

The Knowledge Solutions Divisions (KSD), based at GGGI’s Seoul headquarters, supports GGGI’s in-country teams by providing technical and financial know-how. KSD has two closely integrated work streams which underpin the relevance, efficiency, and effectiveness of GGGI’s in-country delivery:(i) Knowledge Services – comprising knowledge management, development and sharing activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical base for green growth providing concrete options, guidance, and capacity development for policymakers and investors; (ii) Green Investment Advisory Services – which identify and mobilize innovative financing mechanisms and improve the conditions for public and private green investments. 
  
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Senior Incentives Specialist will initiate and lead processes to:

• Manage the Incentives Unit of the Knowledge Solutions Division.
• Support the Division/Department Head for overall program management of KSD.
• Work closely with GGGI’s Country Delivery Manager to respond to specific requests from GGGI’s country teams, and mobilize relevant global and country-level stakeholders as required.
• Develop incentive frameworks in order to crowd in private investments into GGGI’s countries of operations, including NAMAs, NMMs, carbon markets, fiscal incentives, etc.
• Design financeable NAMA frameworks in close collaboration with country teams and governments. 
• Develop and manage work plans and activities related to the Unit’s operation. 
• Support the day-to-day operation of KSD.

QUALIFICATIONS 
Skills

• Excellent understanding of the evolving climate finance architecture.
• Significant experience in designing (climate) incentive frameworks, particularly NAMAs, as well as with NMMs. 
• Strong management and organizational skills, and the ability to work as a part of a multi-cultural team.
• Successful experience engaging multiple stakeholders - both public and private entities - in a developing country and/or international context.
• Proven track record of strategy development and strong analytical skills.
• Exposure to carbon markets a plus
• Financial literacy and understanding of project funding cycles

Background

• Education: MBA or Masters level in economics, finance, or related fields.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in a climate asset management / advisory company, or climate finance at a MDB or DFI.
• Significant experience managing relationships with both public and private entities in both development countries and international context.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural and international setting such as in management consultancy, private banks, or international organizations. 
• Fluency in English, both oral and written, is essential. Other languages are a plus. 

HOW TO APPLY 

• Interested candidates should apply to:GISdepartment.46403.999@gggi.aplitrak.com 
• Put “GGGI-HR_15-302 – Senior Incentives Specialist” in subject line of the e-mail
• Please submit CV and Cover Letter in English (Merged into one PDF file) 
• For more information on GGGI, please visit our website at www.gggi.org.

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Director, Partnership and Resource Mobilization Office (PRM), grade D-1

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

IFAD is looking for professionals with strategic vision, a solid team orientation, proven capacity to generate results, and a deep understanding of and commitment to development. IFAD is currently seeking to recruit:

Director, Partnership and Resource Mobilization Office (PRM), grade D-1: A member of IFAD’s senior Management Team, who leads and sets strategic directions to enhance IFAD’s outreach and engagement, private-sector relations, technical support for partnership and resource mobilization, and funds oversight and management. A dynamic and accomplished professional who represents IFAD at a senior level in corporate outreach, partnership development and global and regional policy processes and events, and establishes policies and procedures to ensure efficiency in resource mobilization.

IFAD offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package that includes tax-free salary, dependency allowance, education grant up to university level, medical and group life insurance, home leave and pension plan.

IFAD is committed to achieving diversity and is seeking a balanced workforce from its Member States. Women are particularly encouraged to apply.

For detailed information, visit our website www.ifad.org/job

Please send your application through the IFAD online system by 17 May 2015

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MANAGING DIRECTOR, AFRICA PROGRAMMES

AGI’s mission is to make government work for the world’s poorest people. It believes in a future beyond aid where African governments have the capacity to set and achieve their own goals and where citizens are able to hold their governments to account for doing so. 

AGI works with Africa’s top reforming leaders to support and build effective government. It provides practical advice and support to African leaders to help bridge the gap between their vision for a better future and the capacity of government to achieve it. AGI has supported reforms in areas including rural electrification, smallholder commercialisation and natural resource governance as well as playing a critical role in structuring the response to the Ebola crisis in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea. AGI is facing growing demand and is an increasingly active voice in the emerging development debate around “politically smart, locally led” solutions. The charity has grown from a small, start-up organisation to one with a growing team of 50+ people and an annual budget of £7-8m generated from a funding base of foundations, institutional donors and private gifts.  

As AGI moves into the next phase of its growth, the new role of MD – Africa Programmes has been created to provide a single leadership structure for all of its work with African governments.  A key part of the Senior Leadership Team, the MD will oversee the successful delivery of governance programmes, with an expected portfolio of 8-12 countries. The postholder will provide leadership and management to the AGI Country Heads as well as wider mentoring, guidance and support to the country-based teams. He or she will lead AGI’s project multi-year strategy setting and annual business planning and will develop and manage a network of senior and former leaders able to provide advice and guidance to the partner governments AGI supports.

AGI invites applications from candidates who bring proven leadership credentials and a substantial track record in programme leadership in an international setting and of working in political environments and/or public service reform. Applicants should be able to demonstrate sophisticated people management and coaching skills, as well as the ability to engage and influence at the highest levels externally. It will be important that candidates can demonstrate a deep understanding of policy formulation, public service reform and the political process.

For more information, including how to apply, please contact Saxton Bampfylde Ltd, AGI’s employment agency advisors, at www.saxbam.com/jobs using reference JAMQA, email  JAMQA@saxbam.com or telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0890. Applications should be received no later than noon on Monday 18^thMay 2015.

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DIRECTOR ESSENTIAL MEDICINES AND HEALTH PRODUCTS

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the directing and coordinating authority for Health within the United Nations system, responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.

The Essential Medicines and Health Products (EMP) department is situated within the Cluster of Health Systems and Innovation (HIS). Its mandate and vision are to ensure that people everywhere have access to the essential medicines and health products that they need; that the medicines and products are safe, effective and of assured quality; and that they are prescribed and used rationally, and affordable to the health systems and patients.

The Role:

To lead the Essential Medicines and Health Products (EMP) department with around 160 people, serving as the definitive and responsible authority for the EMP department's performance, and responding for WHO on all issues related to essential medicines and health products.

The Candidate:

• An advanced university degree in medicine, pharmacy, or other health science, plus post-graduate training (Master or PhD level) in health science, or public health, or (health) economics or management.
• Extensive knowledge of essential medicines and health products issues, policies and regulations at the national, regional and global levels.
• Demonstrated ability to mobilize resources.
• Proven people leadership and managerial experience.
• Ability to represent the Organization and interact effectively with national and international authorities.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Expert knowledge of English. Knowledge of French or another official WHO language will be an asset.

Please find all details of the position and apply online via the WHO website by clicking on the ‘apply’ button below.

Vacancy Notice No: HQ/15/HQ/FT182. Closing date is May 25, 2015.

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Research Fellow, Energy, Environment and Resources Department, Chatham House

Purpose of job: In order to assist policymakers, development practitioners and international businesses to avoid the policy failures that could accompany climate-related and resource-driven poverty and insecurity, Chatham House is undertaking an exciting programme of work that will highlight the most important trends concerning the uses of and trade in the resources that are central to human development – specifically food, water, energy and minerals. The Research Fellow will have the opportunity to manage and contribute to the work streams within the new Forging Sustainable Resource Futures project along with coordinating other research projects across the department to deliver high quality activities and outputs.

Requirements: The Research Fellow will have an excellent reputation and proven experience in the field of natural resources, trade and emerging economies. He/she will have demonstrable skills in analytical writing and coordinating high-level and complex activities including periodical publications. He/she will also hold excellent communication skills, both written and spoken and will be able to think strategically.

Reporting Line: Rob Bailey, Research Director for Energy, Environment and Resource Department.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and self-motivated individual with some or all of the following:

• A background in the field of commodity trade in natural resources and emerging economies.
• Expertise in metals, minerals and energy.
• Expertise in database management.
• Experience managing a wide range of tasks and delivering to tight deadlines
• Excellent networking, communication and presentation skills
• The ability to work well as part of a diverse team
• A higher degree in relevant discipline
• A demonstrable record of publications

Principal Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Assist in the definition of objectives, goals and outputs, setting of timelines for the project activities (including research, events and publications).
• Co-coordinating work of other project participants and partners (internal or external) and liaison with other departments within Chatham House, as relevant.

Communications/Publications

• Support a major communications and outreach strategy to maximize the impact of the research and its outputs.
• Coordinate production of agreed research outputs, liaising closely with the Senior Research Fellow and relevant internal staff and external publishers.
• In addition to project specific publications, contributing to op-eds, journal articles and the Programme’s promotional material, including web pages and monthly update reports.
• Represent EER at internal and external meetings and discussions, promoting the project as appropriate.

Funding and Financial Management

The post holder shares responsibility with the Senior Research Fellow, the Research Director and Department Manager for ensuring the project meets its financial requirements, by:

• Help to maintain relationships with funders, involving them in relevant meetings and providing special briefings.
• Monitor of the project budgets.
• Prepare and submission of progress reports

Research management

• Coordinate the development and execution of the Resources Futures project and all its activities
• Maintain partnerships, including coordinating a steering committee and organizing high-level panels and consultation workshops connected with the research project

Conduct of Research

• Research and analyze international regimes and trends relating to natural resources and their threats, producing written research of superior standard
• Support the effective interaction of different strands and areas of research within the project and leading on producing the annual publication of a high-profile report on changing resource trends
• Help to establish and maintain links with key individuals, businesses, and institutions around the world working on relevant issues

Supervision of Staff

Supervision of project interns as appropriate

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DIRECTOR D2, COMMUNICATIONS

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest
humanitarian organization, fighting hunger worldwide. We are seeking to fill the position of Director, Office of Communications at the D2 level, based at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Reporting to the Assistant Executive Director of the Partnership, Governance and Advocacy Department, the Communications Director will be responsible for strategically driving, planning and implementing global communication strategies and policies to support WFP's mandate and strategic objectives.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Proven track record of at least 15 years of communications leadership deploying a broad range of applied communication strategies and translating messages across a variety of mediums;
• University degree in communications, journalism, international relations or a related field; Experience in managing content production and storytelling for broadcast and digital media, including for placement on external media platforms;
• Ability to leverage strategic communications to achieve the highest possible impact related to significant international events and milestones;
• Subject-matter expertise in public outreach, through social media channels;
• In-depth knowledge of cutting edge communications and media approaches and tools;
• A strong public speaker and writer, able to articulate big problems while generating empathy and support among target audiences;
• Ability to strengthen WFP's position amongst stakeholders and the general public to increase brand awareness;
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to a large and diverse communication function. Constructive, open and able to develop and empower staff to communicate strategically and effectively.

For further information and details on how to apply, please visit: wfp.org/apply FightingHunge

Deadline for applications: 15 May 2015 Worldwide

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