Consultancy Service to Conduct Maize and Sorghum Value chains Analysis

Request for Application: Consultancy Service to Conduct Maize and Sorghum Value chains Analysis, Algeria, Burkina- Faso, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sudan

Closing date: Sunday, 10 May 2015

AFRICAN UNION UNION AFRICAINE UNIàO AFRICANA Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA P.O.Box 3243 Telephone +251 11 5517700 Cables:OAU Website : www.africa-union.org

REQUEST FOR APPLICATION

Consultancy Service to conduct Maize and Sorghum Value chains

Analysis in Sahelo-Saharan zone of Africa

ACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Semi-Arid Food Grain Research and Development (SAFGRAD) is one of the specialized technical offices of the African Union Commission in the Department of Rural Economy and Agriculture (DREA). As a technical office, the strategic mandate is to lead, coordinate and facilitate the formulation of appropriate policies and programmes that build resilience of rural livelihoods in semi-arid Africa. To achieve this, SAFGRAD activities include strengthening institutional capacities aimed at advancing agricultural research, technology transfer and adoption; enhancement of value chains; management of natural resources; and mitigation and adaptation to climate change and combating desertification. SAFGRAD vision falls within the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development (CAADP) framework which is at the heart of efforts by African governments to accelerate growth and eliminate poverty across the continent. SAFGRAD adopts regional and strategic group approach in its research activities to explore complementarity advantage in promoting collaboration and partnership across regional and economic blocks.

In furtherance of its activities in strategic commodity development, AU- SAFGRAD intends to engage the service of consultants to conduct maize and sorghum value chains analysis in the Sahelo-Saharan zone of Africa. The Commission invites applicants, who are citizens of Member States, for the consultancy service.

The study will be conducted in the following countries: Algeria, Burkina- Faso, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal and Sudan.

Post

Post title: Consultants (one per country)

Post level: Consultant

Duty Station: Countries listed above.

Immediate Supervisor: Coordinator, AU-SAFGRAD

Major duties and responsibilities (Scope of work)

Conduct a desk review of the maize and sorghum economy in the country

• review of the production and marketing trends and condition
• review of existing laws, policies, programmes and institutional frameworks put in place to encourage investments in the commodity chain

Conduct the maize and sorghum value chains mapping in each country. This will involve

• Identifying the main actors and the flows of products, money and information along the commodity chain.
• Map key policies and institutions that influence the functioning of the value chain at the national and regional level,
• Conduct focus group interviews with the major stakeholders at each section of the value chain so as to identify constraints and opportunities to reduce transaction cost and improve market access of the commodities
• Identify and analyze any institutional arrangements, public-private partnerships and formal linkages between chain actors in the value chain.
• Conduct a gender and youth analysis of value adding activities so as to highlight the power relations along the chain 3
• Facilitate and present the final report at a national stakeholders' workshop to be organized by AU-SAFGRAD in the country of study, if required
• Present the final report at a regional workshop to be organized by AU-SAFGRAD in Ouagadougou, Burkina.
• Finalize the study document and submit to AU-SAFGRAD within the time allotted.

Educational Qualifications

• An advanced University degree (Masters Level or PhD) in agricultural Science, agricultural economics, development and investment sciences, social economics or any related discipline.

Work Experience

The consultant shall have the following minimum qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience working in the agriculture or rural sector in developing countries
• Previous experience in value chain or commodity assessment, agribusiness studies, market or trade development studies, farm surveys and group analysis in Africa.

Other relevant skills

• Computer literacy and expertise in use of presentations software
• Excellent report drafting and reporting skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills in conducting field surveys and interviews.
• Conscientious and efficient in observing deadlines and achieving results.
• Takes accountability for goals and challenges.
• Effective and distinct communication ability with excellent written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to understand, defend and explain with tact the findings of study.
• Ability to work under pressure and collaboratively with and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues

Language requirement

• Proficiency; both verbal and written, in any one of AU' working languages.
• Ability to write reports in English languages would be added advantage.

Tenure of Appointment

The consultancy is planned for a maximum period of 3 months, starting from July 2015.

Gender Mainstreaming

The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Expected Outputs

Inception report: The consultant will prepare an inception report including the methodology of the study and detailed work plan in consultation with AU-SAFGRAD. Draft report: the consultant will submit a draft report for review by AU-SAFGRAD team and other key stakeholders within and outside SAFGRAD. The report will be submitted in electronic copy.

Final report: The final report will be submitted in both hard and soft copies to AU-SAFGRAD 5

Remuneration

The remuneration is a lump sum of Six thousand dollars (USD 6000) to be released as follow

• 40% at contract signing and receipt of inception report
• 30% at submission of an approved draft report
• 30% after validation and submission of the final report

In addition, AU-SAFGRAD will sponsor selected consultants to the methodology and regional workshops in Ouagadougou.

Application

To apply, please submit the following

1. A letter of intent and
2. A detailed, updated CV

The applications must be received on or before 10th of May 2015, and should be addressed to

Africa Union Commission Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)

P.O. Box 3243

Fax: +251-1-5525840/5510430

E-mail: au-recruits@africa-union.org

2015 Coca-Cola MENA Scholarship

Deadline: March 7, 2015

The application for the Coca-Cola MENA Scholarship Program is now open. The Coca-Cola Company & the US Department of State have once again partnered to sponsor 100 university students from across the Middle East, North Africa and Near Asia to attend a month-long summer entrepreneurship program at Indiana University’s prestigious Kelley School of Business, one of the top ranked business programs in the United States. This multi-faceted, immersion scholarship program is designed to give a group of students the opportunity to learn about business education through an accelerated curriculum.

The program, which begins in late June 2015, is fully funded including travel to and within the United States, accommodations, meals, and university and visa fees. Please note that the program will take place during Ramadan and that the travel dates can’t be amended. Indiana University is well aware of Ramadan and will make accommodations for attending scholarship winners.

Eligibility

All Candidates must :

• Have nationality and currently reside in one of the following countries from which you are applying and must have a valid passport for international travel.
  • Algeria
  • Egypt
  • Jordan
  • Morocco
  • Palestine
  • Tunisia
• Have zero or limited travel experience to the United States.
• Be currently enrolled in a university and between the ages of 18-24 years old
• Be fluent in English and has a basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Be able to travel from June 20th through July 25th

Please note that Ramadan will take place during the majority of the program dates and that the travel dates can’t be amended. Indiana University is well aware of Ramadan and will make accommodations for attending scholarship winners.

How to Apply

All you have to do is .

All you have to do is follow these 4 steps:

1. create an account using this link.
2. Think of an idea that can make your country better (cease an opportunity or meet a necessity)
3. Share your business idea on how to Make Tomorrow Better in your country
4. Get as much friends as you can to vote for your idea that’s it!!

The 20 ideas with the most votes will automatically make it to the semi-final round. Following the semi-finals, 12 final winners will be selected and will win scholarships to attend the program at Indiana University.

For more information, visit 2015 Coca-Cola MENA Scholarship Program.

Program Coordinator

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant democracies whose governments are accountable to their citizens. The Open Society Foundations’ Arab Regional Office (ARO) was established in 2006 to support local civil society in its efforts to protect human rights and build vibrant and tolerant societies. Based in Amman and with a satellite office in Tunis, ARO supports a diverse group of civil society organizations, research centers, universities, and media organizations across the Arab world in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and Tunisia.  

Reporting jointly to the senior program officer for Media & Information in New York, the program coordinator would be responsible for providing programmatic and administrative support to the program and will be working closely with ARO staff to support the civil society more broadly in the Arab Region.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with management and oversight of grants and projects awarded under the Arab Regional Office’s Media & Information program;
• Review grant proposals and prepare grant summaries; work directly with grant applicants and grantees on the development of proposals and grant applications;
• Monitor grants through review of narrative and financial reports and other communications with grantees;
• Contribute to the evaluation and development of the Media & Information program strategy;
• Maintain program documentation and databases; provide administrative support for the management of grants in the program portfolio;
• Draft/edit correspondences and memoranda, letters to grant applicants, grant documentation, and grant dockets;
• Support and oversee grantees’ work and related capacity building;
• Liaise with grantees through country visits and perform site visits of prospective and current grantees while providing professional representation;
• When travelling, manage logistics and organization of meetings;
• Conduct research using web tools to search public sources, as well as conducting research on issues, organizations, and other matters and compile that research into concise, relevant material;
• As needed, contribute blogs, publications, and articles on program-related subject matters;
• Provide administrative support and assist with office activities of the Arab Regional Office such as organizing ARO board meetings and special events in Jordan and abroad; handling meeting logistics; and managing travel and accommodation and other duties as requested.
• Draft internal correspondence, meeting agendas, and other materials.

Education / Experience

• A minimum of four years of experience in the area of media development, human rights, and/or freedom of expression; 
• Working experience in an international organization and on grant making will be an advantage;
• A university or postgraduate degree in journalism, law, human rights, social sciences or other relevant area of study;
• Proven research skills are an advantage;
• NGO or foundation experience preferred.

Skills Required

• Knowledge and familiarity of independent media and freedom of expression issues in the Arab region;
• Fluency in Arabic and English; excellent written and verbal communication skills; knowledge of French is an advantage;
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in Windows 7 and experience with internet research;
• Superior interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Excellent listening and communication skills with sensitivity to cultural communication differences;
• Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, to troubleshoot and follow projects through to completion, consistently on schedule, without loss of attention to detail and budget;
• Integrity and professional discretion.
• Ability to travel within the Arab region and internationally.
• Show discretion and ability to handle confidential issues;
• High level of self-motivation and at ease working independently when necessary;
• Flexibility and willingness to work simultaneously on a wide range of tasks and projects and ability to prioritize tasks;
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with senior management, co-workers and the general public.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.

Application Instructions

Please email resume and cover letter with salary requirements and three professional references to: osimena.info@opensocietyfoundations.org. Include job code in the subject line: M&I ARO. 

Cabin Crew Recruitment Event Algiers 6th December 2014| Qatar Airways | Doha

Qatar Airways
Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high

From experienced pilots to dynamic professionals embarking on new careers, Qatar Airways is searching for talented individuals to join our award-winning team.

We take pride in our people—a dynamic and culturally diverse workforce is essential to why we are one of the finest and fastest growing airlines in the world.

We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages and Doha based employees receive a range of allowances and enjoy a tax-free income.

About Your Job:
"Be part of a story worth telling!
Join our award winning 5 Star Cabin Crew team"
As the National Airline of the State of Qatar, we seek to reflect the best of Qatar's warm and generous hospitality.
Dinner in Paris, Lunch in New York, Breakfast in Montreal, while cruising around the world at 40,000 feet on some of the most modern aircraft in the world is definitely not your typical office job.
Qatar Airways is known to be a truly world class, 5 star global airline, challenging established norms and a leader in airline hospitality.
On the Ground and in the air we offer our customers a powerful approach to service. Our Cabin Crew are Qatar Airways' Ambassadors to the world.
 The Qatar Airways Cabin Crew team is growing. We are looking for candidates who can deliver our mission by providing "Excellence in everything we do". Known for our 5 star hospitality, we look for future Cabin Crew who can be part of our "World Class Global Brand"
Join our multinational Cabin Crew Team and enjoy a tax-free remuneration package including accommodation, allowances and transportation for duty.
Write your own story with Qatar Airways. World’s 5 star airline.

About You:
To be part of this winning team, you need to meet the following requirements:
Minimum age of 21 years
Minimum arm reach of 212 cms on tip toes
Minimum high school education with fluency in written and spoken English
Excellent health and fitness
Willingness to relocate to Doha, Qatar
Outgoing personality with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a multinational team.

The Event:
Venue: HILTON ALGER – Pin Maritimes El Mohammadia, Algiers, 16000,Algeria
Date:   6th December 2014                                                
Time:    Anytime between 9am to 5pm
Attire:   Formal Business attire

Bring along: 1 x CV
1 x passport photocopy
1 x passport photograph taken in the same dress code mentioned above (without glasses).
1 x full length photograph taken in the same dress code mentioned above (without glasses).
1 x photocopy of your highest education certificate (in its original language is fine).
Note: you will be required to attach the following:

1. Resume / CV
2. Full Length Photograph
3. Highest Education Certificate
4. Copy of Passport

Cabin Crew Recruitment Event Algiers 6th December 2014| Qatar Airways | Doha

Turbomachinery Solutions Sales Manager 4

Job Number	2017533
Business	GE Oil & Gas
Business Segment	OG-TMS Turbomachinery Solutions
About Us	GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com
Posted Position Title	Turbomachinery Solutions Sales Manager 4
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Sales
Function Segment	Sales Management
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Algeria
City	Algiers
Postal Code	N/A
Relocation Expenses	No
Essential Responsibilities	The Senior Sales Manager demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. In this role you will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy. · Provide deal team leadership for related sales within an assigned sales region through the formulation and execution of proposal strategies that capitalize on GE's competitive strengths to serve the customer's needs resulting in execution of definitive sales agreements · Manage the sales proposal process from opportunity identification through contract flow down to key GE organizations · Lead deal structuring, pricing and all other proposal development activities as the sales team's primary proposal interface with projects, platform, global operations, risk management and other functional groups as required · Lead deal strategy development and reviews, ultimately obtaining appropriate approvals for pricing, delivery and other commercial terms for specific sales proposals · Support sales directors with direct customer negotiations as required · Assist sales directors and regional general managers in identifying new opportunities and creating sales analysis for the assigned sales region · Maintain knowledge of market trends, customer requirements, competitor actions, and customer base · Work with Marketing to develop new products and services for business growth · Lead and participate in Lean Six Sigma projects to improve the sales proposal process
Qualifications/Requirements	· Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college · At least 5 additional years of experience in Sales, Program Management, or Customer Support
Desired Characteristics	· Knowledge of related products, services and markets · Strong oral and written communication skills · Strong interpersonal and leadership skills · Integrative team working style

Turbomachinery Solutions Sales Manager 4

Bank Activities Coordinator

Job Number	2011109
Business	GE Healthcare
Business Segment	Healthcare Eastern & African Growth Markets
About Us	GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com
Posted Position Title	Bank Activities Coordinator
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Finance
Function Segment	Operational Finance
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Algeria
City	Algiers
Postal Code	N/A
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	The Bank Activities Coordinator provides support for GEHC Algeria and French Speaking Africa (FSA) sub-regions on the following:
Essential Responsibilities	• Support GEHC team on all aspects related to trade finance (letters of credit issuance and confirmation, bonds issuance, drafts discounting), • Manage the switch from Letters of credit (LCs) to Documentary remittances for Intercompany deal in Algeria deals • Handle the letter of credit, the Documentary remittances & SBLCs (strong follow up is needed to avoid is discrepancies in the documents and delays in payments) • Handle the bonds issuance and ensure the follow up with local banks • Follow up the bank's checks issuance & payments with GoF Team and banks • Handle the daily relationships with the banks (LCs issuance, modifications, payments, bank's checks issuance, Doc remittance, bonds issuance…) • Support GE's businesses on all aspects related to banking regulations in Algeria and FSA, by informing and advising as necessary • Improve the back to back leasing process and ensure its follow up (on documentation aspect & payments of the promissory notes) • Ensure the follow up with S&PF team on the customers' financing
Qualifications/Requirements	• Fluent French, English and Arabic • Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance or Banking • Approx. 5 yrs. experience of banking, financial service, especially on trade finance • Solid domain expertise in trade finance, commercial lending & leasing. • Excellent problem solving skills / analytical thinker; results oriented & able to work under pressure • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to function effectively in a matrix environment • Strong interpersonal & communications skills • Strong influencing skills, able to build good customer/partner relationships • Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks
Desired Characteristics	• Experience in trade finance department (Bank back office) • Dynamic & sense of the responsibility

Bank Activities Coordinator

Advanced Application Specialist

Job Number	2019194
Business	GE Healthcare
Business Segment	Healthcare Molecular Imaging & Computed Tomography
About Us	GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com
Posted Position Title	Advanced Application Specialist
Career Level	Experienced
Function	Sales
Function Segment	Client, Account and Affiliate Origination and Management
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available	Algeria
City	Algiers
Postal Code	N/A
Relocation Expenses	No
Role Summary/Purpose	The Advanced Applications provides clinical and technical leadership during sales process by demonstration full range of products / Services to prospects for Molecular Imaging (MI) and CT with focus on ratiotherapy (CT RT) in Algeria and occasionally in other countries of Africa. He/she is engaged with new andnamed accounts to establish credibility and drives clinical strategy. He/she provides thought leadership on product optimization and products market positioning.
Essential Responsibilities	• RN, MD or PhD in science • Strong medical background. • 8 to 10 years Clinical experience • High focus on clinical knowledge. • Customer centricity. • High level of interpersonal skills. • 6 Sigma. • Influencing skills. • Arabic, French and English languages • 5 years' experience as Education Specialist in Nuclear Medicine, PET and/or CT
Qualifications/Requirements	• Clinical Application. • Healthcare business and process knowledge. • Experience in radiopharmacy
Desired Characteristics	1. Proven and progressive previous experience in sales/services/promotion to C-suite and technical decision makers e.g. CEOs, Strategic Planning Directors, Facilities/Estates managers, Biomedical Engineers, nursing staff, medical specialty staff (Anesthesiology, Radiology, Intensive care, Nuclear Physicists etc.)

Advanced Application Specialist

2015 Young Leaders Visitors Programme for North Africans at Swedish Institute’s

Deadline for applications is December 12, 2015.

The Swedish Institute’s Young Leaders Visitors Programme (YLVP) is an intercultural leadership programme that aims to lay a foundation for dialogue and knowledge sharing among young leaders from the Middle East, North Africa and Sweden.

The YLVP is designed to provide the participants with new skills, broadened networks and innovative tools to strengthen their work to drive social change in their respective contexts.

The participants are visionaries who are in a position to make a difference. They are young, open-minded leaders in Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank-Gaza*, Yemen and Sweden who are actively working for democracy and human rights within the spheres of society, culture, politics and media.

Who can apply to YLVP?

To apply to Young Leaders Visitors Programme you have to:

• Be an engaged leader within the spheres of society, culture, politics or media (for example project managers, youth leaders, journalists, bloggers, activists, youth politicians, cultural workers, civil servants, lawyers and pedagogues).
• Work actively for democracy and human rights.
• Be between 20-32 years old (at the time of the start of the programme).
• Have a good working knowledge of both written and spoken English.
• A citizen of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Syria, Tunisia, West Bank-Gaza*, Yemen or Sweden

The programme comprises of four weeks of intensive work divided into two modules:
Module 1: YLVP in Sweden (17 May-5 June, 2015) 

This module offers experience-based intercultural leadership training and personal as well as group development. It also involves advanced hands-on training with the use of cutting-edge social media tools. Exchange of experiences and creative strategies in the work for social change takes place through seminars and workshops with facilitators working actively in these fields.

Module 2: YLVP in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region (21-27 November, 2015) 

Module 2 offers an opportunity to maintain, build and expand your network. All participants will meet again in one of the participating MENA countries to continue the exchange and follow up the development of their work.

Benefits

Accommodation, food and travel

All costs related to accommodation, food and transport during the YLVP are covered by the Swedish Institute. The Swedish Institute will also arrange and pay for your air travel to and from Sweden and to the location of the second module of the programme in the MENA region. Participants are themselves responsible for costs related to transport within their own countries

Insurance

During the programme in Sweden all participants will be insured against acute illness and accident through the Swedish State Group Insurance and personal insurance by The Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Service Agency (Kammarkollegiet).

Application Process

A complete application consists of:

• A completed YLVP Application Form 2015 in English,  including your contact details and the contact details of two reference persons.
• An updated CV in English
• A photo (not compulsory)

Important dates

• Deadline for applications: December 12, 2014
• Google Hangout interviews: 26 January-6 February
• Accepted applicants will be informed by: 26 February
• YLVP module 1 in Sweden: May 17-June 5, 2015
• YLVP follow up in the MENA region (location to be confirmed): November 21-27, 2015

How to Apply:

Application Form is available at: www.si.se/ylvp or contact : [email protected]