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Thursday, March 3, 2016

COUNTRY FOCAL PERSONS

by Unknown  |  in Zimbabwe at  4:59 AM
In order to meet the demands associated with running and coordinating this exciting and ambitious regional collaboration, based out of the Secretariat in Windhoek, Namibia, E8 is currently in pursuit of suitably qualifi ed talent to complement the existing team. If you are an individual who resonates with the ideal of playing a leading role in the important global agenda of malaria elimination, and who is truly passionate about using your keen and innovative mind to developing new approaches to contribute towards a dynamic and ambitious eff ort to improve health and development prospects for SADC, these positions will be ideal for you.
COUNTRY FOCAL PERSONS
(Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe)
The position
You will play a fundamental role in providing support in the implementation, at country level, of the regional malaria strategy funded by the Global Fund to Fight HIV, TB, and Malaria. Your success will hinge on your aptitude and interest in coordinating activities; working across various interventions and program units, and linking activities across the diff erent strategic interventions taking place to eliminate malaria in Botswana, and th e other seven E8 member states. As the designated point person in each of the 8 countries, you will serve as the touch point between the national malaria programs and the regional initiative. You will be seconded to, and work closely with the National Malaria Control Program (NMCP) Manager to ensure that the country implementation targets set by the regional E8 partnership are being met. To facilitate close collaboration with the Ministry of Health, you will be based in the Ministry of Health in Gaborone, with some local and regional travel.

Requirements

Key areas of responsibility:
  • Co-ordination: Support the NMCP Manager in the co-ordination and field supervision of all program issues relating to the regional malaria strategy and management of cross-border programmes. Co-ordinate the implementation of programming, field assessments, and capacity building related to these programmes as well as harmonize the project planning and field operations of the national and regional partners/contractors.
  • Monitoring and evaluation: Facilitate the collection of disease and programmatic monitoring & evaluation data for dispatch and aggregation at regional level. In addition, monitor cross-border collaboration activities and co-ordinate meetings and data sharing activities between the country and its neighbours. Monitor, evaluate and manage the processes on the ground, with guidance from the NMCP Manager and programme heads, to ensure that the country meets the milestones and outcome targets of the regional strategy.
  • Partnership and collaboration: Serve as the key liaison between the Secretariat and the NMCP, with strategic and technical insights obtained from the NMCP Manager. Consistently collaborate with the focal persons in other countries to share information and to complement each other’s technical methods. Consolidate the relationship amongst the eight countries, as well as between the Secretariat and the national programs, as an essential component to successfully implement the regional strategy.
  • Staff supervision: Conduct field supervisory visits to review implementation of the regional malaria interventions by ministry of health units as well as by contracted organizations.
  • Reporting: Support NMCP Manager by drafting consolidated quarterly reports of the progress in implementing the regional strategy within the country, and comparing the monitoring & evaluation data for reporting on the grant. Additionally, prepare any presentations and reports related to the regional strategy as required.
  • Program planning and management: Being fully conversant with the strategic plans and regional work plans, collaborate with the NMCP Manager and the program focal points for diagnosis, vector control, and surveillance. Facilitate the allocation and coordination of the supporting national activities into the national strategies and plans.
Minimum requirements:
  • A degree in public health, epidemiology, or related discipline (masters level preferred).
  • At least 6 years relevant working experience, of which at least 3 years should be in malaria project management, preferably in a malaria elimination context.
  • Knowledge of health systems context through experience in various SADC countries is a distinct advantage.
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated ability to diplomatically mobilize and coordinate partners around priority malaria interventions.
  • Demonstrated experience with planning, implementation, data management, analysis and interpretation of research studies and routine data for programmatic decision-making.
  • Proven ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced demanding environment and to troubleshoot and follow projects through to completion, consistently on schedule, without loss of attention to detail.
  • Exceptional hands-on exposure in the formulation and execution of budgets, linking budget with program performance and impacts.
  • Language skills: Should be fluent in English and able to communicate with internal and external stakeholders in an unambiguous manner (verbal and written). Portuguese will be required for the focal persons based in Angola and Mozambique.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, set priorities and work independently.

Company profile

The Elimination8 is a regional organization that steers a multilateral partnership between eight member countries within the SADC region; these are Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. We are a regional organization working in concert with the Ministries of Health of the member countries. Elimination 8 serves as a platform for regional collaboration towards malaria elimination within the SADC region, accelerating the country’s efforts towards malaria elimination.

Closing date and application instructions

Interested?
Elimination8 offers an attractive package commensurate with qualifications and experience. The closing date is 11 March 2016 and candidates who are citizens of one of the fifteen SADC countries are encouraged to apply. We request that you e-mail your CV for the attention of; Ms Theophilia Shikongo to theo@potentia.com.na All applications will be handled exclusively by Potentia, and all selected candidates will be required to undertake an assessment test. Note: Only electronically formatted CV’s will be accepted.

Tuesday, August 11, 2015

MEDICAL COORDINATOR

by Unknown  |  in Angola at  12:00 PM
Main Purpose
Plan, design, lead, coach and coordinate the implementation of the overall medical content, strategies, activities and resources in the missions in order to facilitate the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve population health condition, its humanitarian living conditions and disease prevention. Guarantee the appropriate implementation and management of medical aspects of MSF projects in the mission, ensuring the achievement of the objective set. This will be done in close collaboration with the Head of Mission, the Medical Department and other local authorities and following the corporate MSF ethos and values, health policies, protocols, and operational plan; and monitoring medical and humanitarian situation in the country..
Accountabilities
Be responsible to define, monitor and update the medical content of the MSF country policy, annual plan and budget, by scanning health needs through exploratory missions and implementation of health information system, elaborating, monitoring and reviewing project proposals, determining, necessary resources in order to cover medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk. This will be done ensuring linkage with the community, its proximity by safe-guarding medical ethics and the quality of medical programming (ie. Relevance, effectiveness, safety, accessibility and appropriateness of MSF’s medical interventions, as well as “best practices” clinical management of patients.).
Be accountable to ensure that the objectives and goals set in the Mission’s annual plan, CPP and project plans in regards to the medical activities carried out by MSF are achieved.
In close collaboration with the HR Coordinator, participate in the planning, definition and sizing of the health-workforce in the mission to ensure the implementation of medical activities in the mission.
Be responsible to define and size other resources (pharmacy and medical equipment management in collaboration with logistics) and timelines, procedures and protocols in order to efficiently achieve the medical objectives in the mission.
Be responsible to coach, and directly support project coordinators and medical teams in the implementation of the medical activities, translating the MSF health policy and identified health needs into project objectives and activities in order to ensure high quality health assistance to population and that mission medical objectives are achieved.
Be responsible to evaluate medical team through regular appraisals and detect training and developing needs in order to manage talent and increase medical staff contribution.
Be responsible for the Mission’s Health Policy and Medical Repatriation Policy. Together with the HR Coordinator, define, update and implement an appropriate health policy framework, including medical insurance and social packages, for international and national staff, providing all prophylactic and preventive necessary measures, structures and emergency plans, managing any medical evacuation in order to ensure MSF staff health.
Be responsible for preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with Logistics Department, ensuring they are done according to guidelines and on time, and ensuring fulfillment of all procurement policies adhered to.
Be responsible for the submission of all local medical purchase requests to HQ.
Be accountable for and supervise the medical technical aspects and, in coordination with the Logistics Coordinator, the material aspects of the programmes (quality of drugs, safety and quality of health care facilities, consumptions, etc.) through regular field visits as well as analyze difficulties during the implementation (on district, provincial and national level) and report deviations as they appear (amongst the local authorities, the capital coordination team, field project teams and headquarters), in order to proactively provide the necessary solutions and achieve operational results.
Be responsible to promote communication, exchanging information and active participation of all medical staff in the mission’s development as well as remind and underline MSF values and philosophy to improve team motivation and engagement.
Be responsible to monitor the psychological status of all Mission’s staff, and suggests solutions to help improve mental health related issues.
Be accountable for the proper management of the pharmacy in the Mission, including projects.
Be responsible to ensure security related to medical issues (Bio-security, universal precautions and health and safety in the workplace) is guaranteed to the highest possible level, by implementing all MSF policies, protocols and procedures (i.e. Use of condoms, needle accidents, etc.)
Be responsible and supervise all medical team at capital level.
Be responsible for the Medical Library of the Mission, informs the medical field staff of all material available, and keeps all medical documents updated in the database.
Represent MSF before local medical authorities and keep regular contact with other counterparts in the mission (such as other NGO’s, local and international organizations, donors, civil and military authorities and other MSFsections in the country) in order to broaden the medical-humanitarian situation analysis, strengthen the impact of the medical intervention and support advocacy actions to raise humanitarian awareness.
Be responsible to contribute to the proper induction of all staff, ensuring that medical briefings and debriefings are done to all MSF staff.
Requirements
Education
· Essential, degree in medicine or other paramedical studies. Specialization in tropical medicine or a degree in Public Health would be an asset.
· For OCB: A diploma/specialization in Tropical medicine is essential.
Experience
· Essential, working experience of at least two years in relevant jobs and previous humanitarian experience in MSFor other NGOs in developing countries.
Languages
High Level Portuguese and English
Knowledge
· Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
Competences
· Strategic Vision
· Leadership.
· Networking.
· Cultural.

HOW TO APPLY:
To apply, all applicants should please send their CV and cover motivation letter under the reference “MEDCO ANGOLA” to:
Closing date: September, 25, 2015.
Replies will only be sent to short-listed candidates
Médecins Sans Frontieres, as a responsible employer, under article 38 of “Ley de Integración Social del Minusválido de 1982 (LISMI)” invite those persons with a recognised disability and with an interest in the humanitarian area to apply for the above mentioned position.

Sunday, June 21, 2015

2015 Canon Collins / Graça Machel Scholarships for PG Study in South Africa

by Unknown  |  in Zimbabwe at  3:22 PM
Canon Collins Trust seeks to support exceptional individuals who are committed to social justice in Southern Africa and for whom a postgraduate qualification is an essential tool in working to create an open and just society.

In early 2015 the Trust revised its South African scholarship awards policy. For the next 3 years we will be offering scholarships only to those studying in three areas:

  1. Justice, which includes Law, Economics, Politics and the Environment
  2. Education policy and practice
  3. Humanities, which includes Literature, History, Anthropology and the Arts

Applications for courses that are not within these areas (for example MBAs, medical sciences, sports sciences, applied sciences) will be rejected.

Are you eligible?
  • In addition, to be considered for a scholarship under this programme you must:
  • be a national of, or have refugee status in, one of the following countries:Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
  • be normally resident in one of the above countries
  • be in possession of a good first degree (minimum second class, upper division or equivalent) or about to graduate in the year of application
  • be studying or applying to study at a South African university

Please read the guidelines carefully for further information.

The eligibility criteria for Graça Machel Scholarships are slightly different.Please click here for details. The subject limitations are the same.

Click here to apply for the Canon Collins or Graça Machel Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in South Africa. Deadline at 15:00 GMT on Mon, 27 July 2015

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

SADC VACANCIES - APRIL 2015

by Unknown  |  in Zimbabwe at  10:11 PM
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Background
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) currently has fifteen Member States1 with a population of approximately 250 million people and a combined GDP of USD 467.3 billion (2006). The overall objective of SADC is to achieve development and economic growth, which is to be attained through increased regional integration, built on democratic principles and equitable and sustainable development.
It is following this background that SADC Secretariat wishes to invite suitably qualified, experienced citizens of SADC to apply for the following positions tenable at its Headquarters in Gaborone, Botswana:
Position Job Grade
1. Senior Program Officer – Meteorology4
2. Senior Program Officer - Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT)4
3. Senior Finance Officer - Financial, Accounting and Treasury (FAT)4
4. Senior Records and Archives Management Officer4
5. Senior Program Officer – HIV/AIDS5
6. Senior Program Officer – Natural Resources and Wildlife5
7. Senior Officer - Politics and Diplomacy5
8. Program Officer – Agricultural Information6
9. Legal Counsel7
10. Librarian (Library, Records and Archives)7
11. Human Resources Officer Pay roll and Benefits7
12. IT Internal Auditor7
Remuneration
The SADC Secretariat offers a competitive package for all the positions listed below.
Job GradeAverage Package per Annum
Job Grade 4US$ 102,677
Job Grade 5US$ 97,200
Job Grade 6 US$ 91,712
Job Grade 7US$ 87,148
Submission of Applications
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted to the SADC National Contact Point in the following respective Member States not later than or on 1 May 2015:
Angola, Botswana, DRC, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Please take note that due to the quota point system, citzens of all Member States mentioned above except Swaziland can apply for all twelve positions. Citizens of Swaziland can only apply for Officer Level positions on Job Grade 6 and 7. Citizens of Lesotho are not elegible to apply since Lesotho has currently exhuasted its quota points.
Your application should accompany the following:
  1. a short covering letter stating the position that you want to be considered for and describe how your qualifications, experience and competencies are relevant to the position;
  2. a detailed and updated curriculum vitae;
  3. certified copies of your degree(s), Diploma(s) and Certificate(s); and
  4. duly completed SADC Application Form.
Should you be shortlisted, you will be required to produce evidence of any educational and professional qualifications supporting your application, on the day of your interview.
Gender Mainstreaming
SADC is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages applications from female candidates.
Closing Date:1 May 2015
If you are results orientated, you have a passion for the transformation and development of Southern Africa, and possess the required competencies, please submit your application.
Only applicants, who meet the requirements of the SADC Secretariat and being considered for interview, will be contacted. Should you not hear from the SADC Secretariat within four weeks after the closing date, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Details can also be obtained from the National Contact Point in your respective country.

Attachments

1 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) is made up of Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Thursday, February 26, 2015

JOBS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF SWAZILAND - FEB 2015

by Unknown  |  in Zambia at  3:04 PM
Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant position(s) at the University of Swaziland
1. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Qualifications and Experience:
• At least a PhD in Electrical Machines and Power Systems. • Must already be Professor/Associate Professor at a recognized university • Extensive refereed research publications
Duties:
1. To teach undergraduate courses in Electrical Machines and Power Systems, Power Electronics, and related areas.
2. Carry out research.
3. Provide academic and administrative guidance to the department.
4. Develop and maintain links with industry
Closing Date: Friday, 27 February 2015
2. SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN COMMUNICATIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Qualifications and Experience:
• At least an MSc in Electronics or related area • University teaching experience at Senior Lecturer Level for appointment as Senior Lecturer.
Duties:
1. Teach undergraduate courses in Electronics, Embedded Systems, Programming Techniques and related areas 2. Carry out research and development work in his/her discipline.
Closing Date: Friday, 27 February 2015
3. SENIOR LECTURER/LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Qualifications and Experience:
• At least an MSc in Electronics or related area. • University teaching experience at Senior Lecturer Level for appointment as Senior Lecturer.
Duties:
1. Teach undergraduate courses in Electronics, Microcontrollers and related areas
2. Carry out research and development work in his/her discipline
Closing Date: Friday, 27 February 2015
4. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/ SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN ELECTRICAL MACHINES AND (OR) POWER ENGINEERING IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
Qualifications and Experience:
• At least an MSc. in a relevant area. • PhD plus University teaching experience for appointment at Senior Lecturer level, or above. • Must already be Professor/Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer at a recognized university for appointment as Professor/Associate Professor/ Senior Lecturer
Duties:
1. To teach undergraduate courses in Electrical Machines, Power Systems and related areas.
2. Carry out research and development work in his or her discipline.
Closing Date: Friday, 27 February 2015
5. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PLANNING
Qualifications and Experience:
• A Ph.D. in Physical Geography or Environmental Science • Specialization in Geomorphology or Geography
Duties:
1. Teach courses to both undergraduate and graduate students
2. To supervise undergraduate and postgraduate student projects.
3. Carry out research in the discipline.
4. Provide research and academic leadership in the department.
Closing Date: Friday, 27 February 2015
6. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER/ LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE
Qualifications and Experience:
• A Ph.D. or M.Phil./M.A. in English Language Studies and Linguistics/ General Linguistics or General Linguistics with a major in English or Applied Language Studies.
Duties:
1. If Professor/Associate professor, be able to teach most of the Language courses, such as
 Principles of Psycholinguistics
 Principles of Sociolinguistics
 Conversational Analysis
 Composition, Writing & Stylistics
 Language Meaning & Use, etc.
2. Supervise students ‘ research projects
3. Write /edit Institute of Distance Education modules
4. Provide academic leadership at department level
5. If Senior Lecturer/Lecturer:
 Be able to teach at least a third of the 12 courses offered by the Language Section.
 Supervise projects, write modules.
Closing Date: Friday, 27 February 2015
7. PROFESSOR/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR/SENIOR LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND DEMOGRAPHY
Qualifications and Experience:
• A Ph.D. in (Computational) Statistics. • Minimum 5 years University teaching experience.
Duties:
1. To teach undergraduate courses in Statistics
2. To participate in the development and review of undergraduate curriculum.
3. To supervise students’ projects and conduct research
Closing Date: Friday, 27 February 2015
8. LECTURER IN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATISTICS AND DEMOGRAPHY
Qualifications and Experience:
• MA/ Ph.D. in Demography or Population Studies.
Duties:
1. To teach undergraduate courses in Demography.
4. To participate in the development and review of undergraduate curriculum.
5. To supervise students’ projects and conduct research
Closing Date: Friday, 27 February 2015

LOCAL CANDIDATES
Permanent and Pensionable service after successful completion of two years on probation; Recruitment and Retention Allowance, Housing Allowance and a Medical Aid.
EXPATRIATE CANDIDATES
A two-year contract which will attract Gratuity, recruitment Allowance a Medical Aid contribution and relocation expenses
SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS
Applications with detailed CV, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications and names of three referees should be sent to:
The Registrar
University of Swaziland
Private Bag 4
Kwaluseni

Monday, February 9, 2015

Technical experts

by Unknown  |  in Angola at  6:13 AM
Chemonics seeks technical specialists for the anticipated multiyear, USAID-funded Southern Africa Trade and Investment Hub (SATIH) program for increasing global competitiveness, intra-regional trade, and food security in Southern Africa. SATIH aims to spur inclusive economic growth by promoting an enabling environment for trade and investment, promoting regional integration and trade, expanding African capacity to effectively access and benefit from global markets, and encouraging U.S. companies to trade with and invest in Africa. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
We are seeking technical specialists in the following areas:
  • Trade facilitation and investment
  • Economic policy
  • AGOA trade
  • Agricultural trade
  • Value chain development and market linkages
  • Local capacity building and institutional development
  • Monitoring, evaluation, and learning
  • Gender analysis
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
  • Provide technical input to project implementation to achieve targets in poverty reduction and food security
  • Ensure that all project assistance is technically sound and appropriate for the local context
  • Write and contribute toward progress reports, technical reports, and other deliverables
  • Liaise with the regional governments and intergovernmental organizations, stakeholders, and counterparts in the public and private sectors
  • Collaboratively implement a strategic, long-term programmatic vision
Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or higher in business, economics, international trade, trade policy, investment or finance, international relations, or related technical area
  • Minimum three years of relevant development experience designing, implementing, and managing USAID or other donor-funded development programs
  • Minimum three years working in Southern Africa required
  • Significant experience in key areas listed above with proven ability to achieve program targets
  • Strong ability and desire to work collaboratively with governmental bodies in Southern Africa, international donors, local partners, and the private sector
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate technologies
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation, data collection and management, and knowledge sharing
  • Demonstrated interest in building capacity of local partners
  • Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
  • Fluency in English required

HOW TO APPLY:
Send electronic submissions to ChemonicsSATIH@gmail.comby March 31, 2015. Please include "Multiple Technical Experts" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Multiple Technical Experts – SATIH" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
​​​​Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Program Manager in Angola

by Unknown  |  in Angola at  1:08 PM
Location:Bié, Huambo, Huila/Benguela provinces
Starting date: according to availability
End date:30/09/2016
People in Need (PIN) has been active in Angola since 2006. Team of 8 expatriates and approx. 70 local staff manage programs focusing on improving education, livelihoods and food security, water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) conditions and gender-based violence. PIN programs are managed from its head office in Kuito, Bié province and field office in Huambo province. For more info see http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/en/humanitary-aid/country/angola
Program Manager is responsible for the overall management of a project that aims to provide access to safe drinking water for remote communities in Bié, Huambo, Huila/Benguela and to strengthen hygiene and sanitation standards of these communities.
Main responsibilities:
  • Overall project management and implementation
  • Local team management and capacity building
  • Regular monitoring and evaluation of project activities
  • Reporting to HQ and donors
  • Cooperation with partners, donors, local authorities and communities
Main requirements:
  • Knowledge and experience working with construction and rehabilitation of water points according to technical standards, Community Lead Total Sanitation (CLTS); water and sanitation supply chains and hygiene behavioural change communication (BCC) required;
  • Relevant academic qualification in WASH or related field required;
  • Experience in capacity building (local partners from civil society and government)
  • Sensitivity to crosscutting topics, specially on gender and nutrition issues;
  • Excellent knowledge of English
  • At least intermediate knowledge of Portuguese essential (preferably with previous work experience in Portuguese-speaking countries, Angola in particular)
  • Experience in project management including project development, project implementation and project evaluation (PCM)
  • Experience in qualitative and quantitative surveys for WASH-related indicators and familiarity with data analysis and mapping software highly desired.
  • Team management experience (at least 3 years in management positions)
  • Experience in working with communities in developing countries (experience living in a rural African context highly desired)
  • Very good communication and organizational skills
  • Team player
PIN offers:
  • Responsible and independent working position
  • Background of a well-established organization
  • Start up salary 2 880 USD per month, per diem included
  • Reimbursement of travel expenses with travel to the country of residence once per every 6 months of work
  • Reimbursement of costs of visas and vaccinations
  • Medical helpdesk available online
  • Travel insurance
  • Accommodation is in PIN guesthouse on PIN expenses
  • 25 days of paid leave annually
  • R&R: PIN will cover cost of one regional ticket up to 500 USD per year

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and letter of motivation toHR@peopleinneed.cz until 31st January 2015. Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your understanding.

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