It Specialist Infosec MECHANICSBURG, PA

Job Title:IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department:Department of Defense

Agency:Defense Information Systems Agency

Job Announcement Number:DHA-1109830-14NR

$82,642.00 to $107,434.00 / Per YearThursday, May 01, 2014 to Wednesday, May 07, 20141 vacancy in the following location:
Mechanicsburg, PA

This position is located at Field Security Operations (OPS/OPB33).

If you want to do interesting and challenging work and to make a contribution to national defense, DISA is a great place for you.

DISA provides secure and reliable communications and computing support that enable the President and our military forces to communicate globally through voice, video, and data transmission. DISA is a leader within the Federal Government in implementing "people programs" and offers a broad range of quality-of-life and training programs. Go to http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046100105115097046109105108047 for more information.

Occasional TravelOccasional TravelMust be a U.S. Citizen.Background investigation required.This is a drug testing position.·         Provide advice and guidance and interpretation for implementing DOD/DISA IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of  systems within a major DISA DECC enclave.  This advice is provided to staff as well as customers/mission partners.

·         Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed systems to identify vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs.  These assessments include the ability to use evaluation tools, interpret results and recommend mitigation/remediation actions for a major DECC enclave.

·         Conduct system security evaluations, audits of assets and review of asset compliance in support of major audits for a  DECC enclave as well as in support of customer/mission partner workload deployment.

·         Provide certification and accreditation criteria guidance, advice and expertise to staff and customers/mission partners for a major DECC enclave.   

·         Apply information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices expertise in the delivery of all IT services for the DECC environment.

·         Maintains extensive knowledge of the information systems and information assurance requirements necessary to support those systems / mission.

Basic Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate on their resume that they have IT-related experience and/or education demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving
Specialized Experience:

For the GS-13, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GS-12 if outside the Federal service, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as experience ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position.  Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position.  Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume.  No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required.

Qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level.

Background or Security Investigation:

The individual selected will be subject to an investigation in conjunction with granting of a security clearance prior to appointment.  Selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / ADPI clearance.  For more information about receiving and maintaining a security clearance, please click here.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

·         You must be a U.S. Citizen to qualify for this position.

·         TDY Travel: OCCASIONAL

·         This notice is issued under the direct-hire authority. Using Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved government-wide direct hire authorities, agencies may appoint candidates directly to jobs, without regard to the provisions of Title 5 U.S.C. 3309 through 3318, for which OPM determines that there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need.

·         Veterans Preference: Veterans preference does not apply under this Direct-Hire Authority (DHA).

·         This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period.

·         Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.

·         We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.

·         Moving costs will not be paid--however--moving costs must be paid if a DISA employee is selected for the position.

·         Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives will not be authorized.

·         This is an Information Security (INFOSEC) position. In accordance with DoD 8570.1-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, selectee must meet Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, selected must meet Information Assurance Certification standards. Selectee must have an approved waiver prior to placement in this position or achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of IA duties. Level 1 certification is required prior to be authorizing unsupervised privileged access.

·         For more information on veterans' preference click     here.     

·         Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click        here).   

·         Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):   For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click       here.  To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

·         The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It is applicable to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. The view this policy, please copy and paste the following web address into your web browser:   http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf.  

·         This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.

·         For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click     here.

·         You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume.  Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package.   See required documents below.

1. Your Resume NOTE: Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:

Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)

2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire

3. Other required supporting documents:  (SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS) 

Click ‘Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
3.  Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position.  Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. 

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047115116097102102105110103046111112109046103111118047112100102047117115097115099111118101114046112100102 using the following Vacancy ID 1109830. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

You are highly encouraged to establish a USAJOBS account and submit your application package online so that you can receive status updates. If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the assessment questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire

2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the assessment questionnaire http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046111112109046103111118046047102111114109115047112100102095102105108108047079080077049050048051102120046112100102

3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

PLEASE NOTE:

In Section 25 of the Occupational Questionnaire, you may notice that the numbering restarts with number one. When entering your responses on the 1203-FX form please continue to enter your responses on the next available number within this section.   The numbers on the 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire once it restarts with number one.   This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible.When completing the 1203-FX, be sure to select only one response for each question.  Selecting more than one response for a question may result in your application package being rated ineligible.

FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT.

1. ICTAP Eligibles (if applicable) - A copy of the RIF separation notice and SF50 if available.

2. Military Spouse Preference (if applicable) Copy of spousal travel orders providing eligibility.

Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Wednesday, May 07, 2014.

WARNING:  Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by the closing date of the announcement at 11:59 EST,  or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.  To verify that your application is complete, log into your USJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information.  The Details page will display the status of your application.  It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurate.   HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

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Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. If your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly by that office for a possible interview.

You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally 4-6 weeks).

For any further questions please contact:

Nathan Robinson 
Phone: (317)212-5014
Email: NATHAN.ROBINSON@DFAS.MIL

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International Expert on National Implementation Plan of Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants and Strengthening Capacity on Pops

To achieve «NIP update, integration of POPs into national planning and promoting of sound healthcare waste management in Kazakhstan” Project`s objectives under Outcome 1 based on the work a company completed, the international expert will perform the following activities:

* National plan update on Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants within new POPs, including:
* Recommendations to the analysis of usage and importing new POPs prepared by national experts;
* Assessment of international system on POPs monitoring;
* recommendations to the preliminary prepared texts of new NIP chapters dedicated to new POPs
* Assessment of updated NIP on Stockholm Convention on new POPs.
* Prepare a program on strengthening capacity for relevant stakeholders on POPs issues, healthcare wastes and mercury, including:
* Recommendations to Program on capacity establishment (trainings) concerning POPs risks, inventory, monitoring, institutional role and responsibilities, POPs controlling criteria, data monitoring provided by responsible parties.

Competencies

Corporate competencies:
* Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
* Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment;
* Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
* Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Functional competencies:

* Excellent written communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize relevant collected data and findings for the preparation of quality analysis;
* Strong planning, goal-setting and prioritization skills;
* Good research skills; skills for drawing up of the reports, recommendations and analytical reports.

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Recreation Assistant Vilseck, Germany

Job Title:Recreation Assistant

Department:Department of the Army

Agency:Army Installation Management Command

Hiring Organization:USAG Bavaria, MWR, Warrior Zone, Rose Barracks

Job Announcement Number:EUNAFJJ141109837

Thursday, May 01, 2014 to Thursday, May 08, 2014Part Time 20 hours - Permanent2 vacancies in the following location:
Vilseck, Germany
Direct Deposit is required.Social Security card is required.Citizenship eligible under country SOFA agreement.

In a patron usage facility, circulates among patrons to assure service is satisfactory; receives and resolves customer complaints; provides information and general instructions on the use of equipment, facilities and machinery. Assists patrons in use of the facility by checking out equipment, providing safety instruction, demonstrating new equipment, teaching classes, etc. Plans, conducts, publicizes and arranges support for special events, social activities, tournaments and related functions. May provide work guidance to other staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Work experience which involved dealing with the general public.

Conditions of employment:

1. A one-year probationary period may be required.

2. Meet all qualification/eligibility requirements.

3.  Satisfactorily complete an employment verification check. 

4. Successfully complete all required background checks.

5. Must be able to work days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid experience or volunteer work.

Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date.

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

The Department of Army Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities are an equal opportunity employer.

Your resume will be reviewed to verify that qualification requirements have been met. We appreciate your interest in this position!

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Consultant international pour la Réalisation d’une étude Sur l’ initiative energie et Emploi en appui à l’initiative energie pour tous (SE4 all) au Burkina Faso

Sous la supervision et orientation du Cluster OMDs, Groupe Pauvreté, du conseiller régional IPE, du conseiller technique international IPE2 Burkina, du chargé de programme énergie du PNUD, et en collaboration étroite avec le Ministère de l’énergie, le programme énergie rurale, le ministère de l’Economie et des Finances, le Ministère de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable, le consultant aura comme tâches:

* Identifier et organiser des consultations: avec les partenaires nationaux clés et les partenaires techniques et financiers sur les programmes énergie ( particulièrement l’accès à l’énergie à travers les plateformes multifonctionnelles) et l’emploi, et collecter les documents qui fournissent les détails sur les initiatives de même que les points de vue sur les meilleures approches pour développer, intégrer et dupliquer l’approche intégrée sur l’accès à l’énergie, l’emploi et l’amélioration des conditions de vie des populations aux Burkina;
* Sur la base de la revue documentaire et des différents entretiens: identifier les points d’entrée, les opportunités, mécanismes et les initiatives en cours qui promeuvent et dupliquent l’accès à l’énergie, et leur adoption à travers une approche intégrée sur l’accès à l’énergie, l’amélioration des conditions de vie et la création d’emplois. Utiliser les résultats pour:
* Développer une matrice sur les initiatives en cours avec les différents points d’entrée, les opportunités et les mécanismes pour promouvoir et dupliquer l’approche intégrée;
* Développer une approche spécifique au pays et les moyens d’influencer les décisions et actions devant aider à augmenter le potentiel de création d’emploi et d’amélioration des conditions de vie;
* Préparer un rapport qui compile tous ces éléments avec les recommandations des conseillers de l’IPE;
* Préparer une présentation PowerPoint sur les résultats;
* Préparer une notre politique pour les décideurs politiques.

Competencies

* Excellente connaissance et compréhension des approches d’accès à l’énergie particulièrement les plateformes multifonctionnelles au Burkina;
* Bonne connaissance des acteurs nationaux et des partenaires au développement avec un intérêt de promouvoir l’accès à l’énergie et à l’emploi;
* Solide capacité d’analyse et capacité à synthétiser les informations et les analyser sous différentes formes et sources.
* Compétence avérée dans l’écrit et l’oral et la maitrise totale de la langue française;
* Maturité et assurance dans les relations avec les cadres supérieurs et membres de la haute direction d’institutions internationales, régionales et nationales;
* Sensibilité et adaptabilité à la diversité culturelle, confessionnelle, raciale, le genre, la nationalité et l’âge.

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Social Worker Home Telehealth Care Coordinator SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Job Title:Social Worker (Home Telehealth Care Coordinator)

Department:Department Of Veterans Affairs

Agency:Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Job Announcement Number:UT-SP4585-2014-1108297

$47,923.00 to $75,376.00 / Per YearThursday, May 01, 2014 to Monday, May 12, 2014Full Time - Excepted Service Term NTE 13 months1 vacancy in the following location:
Salt Lake City, UT

Vacancy Identification Number (VIN) 1108297

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.  

As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities and leadership positions at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the Nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://federalgovernmentjobs.us/redirect.html?url=104116116112058047047119119119046118097099097114101101114115046118097046103111118

Note:  The full performance level of this vacancy is 11. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 09 to 11. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidate’s education and experience and recommend the grade and step at which the candidate will be placed.  The salary is based on the grade and step approved for the selected candidate.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply.  The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position.
Must pass pre-employment examinationMust be proficient in written and spoken EnglishDesignated and-or Random Drug Testing requiredBackground and-or Security Investigation requiredSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.Term Position not to exceed 13 months.Appointment may be extended up to 24 months.

As a Social Worker (Home Telehealth Care Coordinator) you will function as a member of the Home Telehealth Care Coordination team. Duties are primarily concerned with the welfare of Veterans who may be at risk of underutilization of resources available to them and therefore have increased risk of symptomology and potential psychological decompensation due to mental illness. May actively participate in program planning as well as in the development and maintenance of public understanding and sound working relationships with community agencies and resources. Establish and maintain working relationships with members of multidisciplinary teams throughout various services who may provide referrals and/or care to Veteran. Participate in efforts to enroll new clients in Home Telehealth. Present program overview and description to various audiences including administration and clinical staff. Screen and enroll potential program participants, complete assessments, treatment plans, provide ongoing care coordination with mental health providers, and monitor Veteran responses through Home Telehealth technologies, providing intervention and coordination of care as appropriate with Primary Care and Mental Health providers. Review Veteran progress monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, and as needed. Document and provide updates to electronic medical record. When appropriate, discuss and implement discharge from program. Evaluate and assist Veteran in overcoming barriers to progress. Work closely with Veteran and caregivers to provide ongoing evaluation and support in making empowered health care choices. Has a general knowledge of Veterans’ benefits and services relating to special programs, service connected compensation, non-service connected pension.  Facilitate referrals based upon Veterans' needs and eligibility.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:   

U.S. citizenship. Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.   Education. Have a master’s degree in social work from a school of social work fully accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Graduates of schools of social work that are in candidacy status do not meet this requirement until the school of social work is fully accredited. A doctoral degree in social work may not be substituted for the master’s degree in social work.Licensure. Persons hired or reassigned to social worker positions in the GS-185 series in VHA must be licensed or certified by a state to independently practice social work at the master’s degree level.Loss of Licensure or Certification. Once licensed or certified, social workers must maintain a full, valid and unrestricted independent license or certification to remain qualified for employment. Loss of licensure or certification will result in removal from the GS-185 social work series and may result in termination of employment.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-09
Experience, Education and Licensure. GS-9 is the entry level grade for the GS-185 social work series and is used for social workers with less than one year of post-MSW experience and for social workers who are not yet licensed or certified at the independent practice level. Social workers at the GS-9 level are working toward completion of prerequisites for licensure or certification.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1)Ability to provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational, and other diversified backgrounds. This requires knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological), and the differential influences of the environment, society, and culture.
2)Ability to work with patients and families who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical, and social problems utilizing individual, group, and family counseling skills. Work with more complex problems is done under close supervision. With guidance from the social work supervisor, ability to assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members, and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills, and assistance needed.
3)Basic knowledge of psychosocial treatment modalities and, under supervision, ability to implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families, and groups to achieve treatment goals. This requires judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving, or crisis intervention techniques.
4)Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, and representatives of community agencies. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people from varied backgrounds.
5)Knowledge of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities, and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic, and traumatic illnesses/injuries; common medications and their effects/side effects; and medical terminology.
6)Basic skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking. Ability to learn and utilize software programs in use by VHA.
Assignments. Individuals assigned as GS-9 social workers are considered to be at the entry level and are closely supervised, as they are not yet functioning at the independent practice level conferred by independent licensure or certification. Typically assigned to VHA program areas that do not require specialized knowledge or experience. Since these social workers are not practicing at an independent level, they should not be assigned to program areas where independent practice is required unless there is a licensed social worker in the program area who can provide supervision for practice. Provide psychosocial services in the assigned area under supervision.

GS-11
Experience, Education and Licensure. Promotion to the GS-11 full performance level requires completion of a minimum of 1 year of post-MSW degree experience in the field of health care social work (VA/non-VA experience) and licensure or certification in a state at the independent practice level.
OR
In addition to meeting basic requirements, a doctoral degree in social work from a school of social work may be substituted for the required 1 year of professional social work experience in a clinical setting.

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1)Knowledge of community resources, how to make appropriate referrals to community and other governmental agencies for services, and ability to coordinate services.
2)Ability to independently assess the psychosocial functioning and needs of patients and their family members and to formulate and implement a treatment plan, identifying the patient’s problems, strengths, weaknesses, coping skills and assistance needed, in collaboration with the patient, family and interdisciplinary treatment team.
3)Ability to independently conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychosocial treatment to a wide variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, ethnic, educational and other diversified backgrounds. This requires knowledge of human development and behavior (physical and psychological) and the differential influences of the environment, society and culture.
4)Knowledge and experience in the use of medical and mental health diagnoses, disabilities and treatment procedures. This includes acute, chronic and traumatic illnesses/injuries, common medications and their effects/side effects, and medical terminology.
5)Knowledge of psychosocial treatment and ability to independently implement treatment modalities in working with individuals, families and groups who are experiencing a variety of psychiatric, medical and social problems to achieve treatment goals. This requires independent judgment and skill in utilizing supportive, problem solving or crisis intervention techniques.
6)Ability to independently provide counseling and/or psychotherapy services to individuals, groups and families. Social workers must practice within the bounds of their license or certification. For example, some states may require social workers providing psychotherapy to have a clinical level of licensure.
7)Ability to provide consultation services to other staff about the psychosocial needs of patients and the impact of psychosocial problems on health care and compliance with treatment. Ability to provide orientation and coaching to new social workers and social work graduate students. Ability to serve as a field instructor for social work graduate students who are completing VHA field placements.
8)Ability to independently evaluate his/her own practice through participation in professional peer review case conferences, research studies, or other organized means.
9)Knowledge and skill in the use of computer software applications for drafting documents, data management, and tracking, especially those programs in use by VHA.
Assignments. This is the full performance level for social workers. GS-11 social workers are licensed or certified to independently practice social work. Assigned to all program areas, including inpatient or outpatient medicine, surgery, mental health, neurology, rehabilitation medicine, and geriatrics. Provide professional, independent social work services in the assigned area. 

References: VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G39 Social Worker Qualification Standard http://vaww.va.gov/OHRM/Directives-Handbooks/Documents/5005.pdf

PLEASE NOTE:  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.)  Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.  Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.  If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

Physical Requirements: Must be in overall good health, able to sit at a desk working at a computer, engage in light to moderate physical activity including sitting, walking, bending, and carrying supplies. Applicants must be able to perform primarily light and sedentary duties with occasionally moderate physical demands, exercise patience and control emotions, with reasonable accommodation if necessary, without endangering the health and safety of the applicant or others. Must be able to walk throughout the clinic and the Medical Center, standing for extended periods of time, and involves sitting at a computer and in counsel and consultation with Veterans and interdisciplinary teams. This position also requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; and repetitive motions of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation.

Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form.  For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.

NOTE: The full performance level of this vacancy is The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of 00 to 00. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.

Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life.  For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:  Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service.  This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.

HOW TO APPLY: All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, May 12, 2014 to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package.
It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.  

To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application.  Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement.  You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Resume Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
·Cover Letter
·DD-214
·OF-306
·Other
·Other Veterans Document
·SF-15
·SF-50
·Transcript

VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (Available at http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf). Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents:

You are encouraged to apply online.  Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

NOTE:  If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.

If you completed the occupational questionnaire online and are unable to upload supporting document(s):
To fax your documents, you must use the following cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf and provide the required information.  The Vacancy ID is 1108297.Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.
If you cannot complete the Application Package online, you may fax all of your materials.  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, May 12, 2014Monday, May 12, 2014 to receive consideration.  Keep a copy of your fax confirmation in the event verification is needed.

To complete the occupational questionnaire and submit via fax:
Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire.Print the 1203FX form, follow the instructions and provide your responses to the occupational questionnaire items http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf.  Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144.  Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.
After we receive your complete application package (including any required documents), your qualifications will be reviewed to decide if you meet the basic requirements.  You will be notified when this decision is made.

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Electrician FT MYER, VA

Job Title:Electrician

Department:Department of the Army

Agency:Army Installation Management Command

Hiring Organization:U.S. Army Garrison (Fort Myer), Directorate of Public Works

Job Announcement Number:NCAS148733381109652D

Thursday, May 01, 2014 to Monday, May 12, 2014Public Trust - Background Investigation

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position: This position is located on Joint Base Fort Myer-Henderson Hall, Arlington, VA in the Operations and Maintenance Division of the Directorate of Public Works. Fort Myer is a 15 minute walking distance from the Arlington National Cemetery Metro Station or a 10-15 minute walking distance from the Rosslyn, Virginia Metro Station and accessible by bus transportation.  The installation is approximately 7 miles from Washington D.C., and a short distance from major road ways and express highways. 

Position is with the Directorate of Public Works, Operations and Maintenance Division. Position requires a comprehensive trade knowledge of electrical principles and system operations. Knowledge of commonly used electric power equipment. Install, maintain, and repair electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels and outlet boxes, as well as, a wide variety of electrical fixtures, tools, and appliances. Repair, troubleshoot, and install a large variety of heating units and systems including electrical, oil and/or gas fired hot water and low pressure steam boilers, furnaces, hot water heaters, heat exchangers, etc.

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

Position requires drug testing.Position requires a pre-employment physical examination.Position requires a valid state drivers license.Position requires a background investigation.Position requires annual Medical Surveillance examination.Weather and Mission essential position.·        Install, maintain, inspect, modify, test and repair new and exsisting electrical wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes as well as a variety of electrical fixtures, tools, and appliances.

·         Perform maintenance services, diagnosis of systems, and equipment malfunction repairs.

·         Recommend designs for the layout sketch of required electrical circuits.

·         Repair, troubleshoot, and install a large variety of heating units and systems (including electrical, oil and/or gas fired hot water and low pressure steam boilers, furnaces, hot water heaters, heat exchangers, etc.).

·         Observe and test the operating of heating and control systems.

·         Perform the full range of inspections involved in the maintenance, installation and repair of secondary overhead and underground electrical distribution systems.

·         Install, connect, and adjust HVAC and other electrical components (i.e. transformers, motors, electrodes, relays, solenoids, switches, thermostats, rheostats,aquastats, stack switches and ductats). 

Screen Out Element: You must be able to do the work of a Electrician, WG-2805-10, without more than normal supervision. In order to meet the screen out element, applicants should document their ability to do the following: electrical maintenance and repair work that require reading and interpreting blue prints, maps and /or other built type drawings or engineering sketches; installing, repairing and troubleshooting new and existing electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels and outlet boxes; following maintenance schedules and inspections and/or work orders; performing maintenance services, diagnoses system or equipment. 

Specifically, you will be evaluated against the following job elements:

·   Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, ETC

·   Knowledge of Electrical Equipment, Theory, and Instruments

·   Ability to Read and Interpret Instructions Circuit Diagrams, Electrical Blueprints, Schematics and other Technical Documents

·   Ability to Use and Maintain Hand Tools for Electrical Work

·   Ability to Troubleshoot Problems and Determine the Method of Repair

Physical Effort: Moderately heavy physical effort is exerted. Work aloft, at ground level, in ground trenches and manholes, on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. Work requires bending, stooping, and standing for long periods. Coordination of eyes, hands, legs, and body is needed in installing, repairing, and testing electrical equipment in confined spaces. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries with assistance objects that weigh more than 40 pounds.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside. Incumbent is exposed to extreme weather conditions and high noise levels. Occasionally exposed to possible injury from falling, electrical shock, and burns. Frequently exposed to strains from awkward positions, and cuts and bruises. To reduce the dangers and irritations from exposure to harmful substances and conditions, the employee follows prescribed safety practices, and uses safety equipment, such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, face masks, goggles, and protective clothing.

Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is Required. Personnel Security Investigation required.Position requires a valid state drivers license.Position requires incumbent to obtain and maintain a valid Government vehicle operators license.This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and mandatory random drug testing.  Tentatively selected applicants will be required to sign DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for certain Civilian positions identified as Critical under the Department of Army Drug Abused Testing Program) requiring participation in random drug unrinalysis testing.Pre-employment physical examination is required.Position requires an annual Medical Surveillance examination.Position may require work on Saturday and/or Sunday and be subject to shift rotation an emergency recall.Position may require overtime work.Position is designated as Inclement Weather and Mission Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. See Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, your comprehensive compensation/benefits package will include most of the benefits described in the USAJOBS Resource Center.

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. You may claim military spouse preference, see the information in the Military Spouse Preference Under Delegated Examining Procedures information sheet.

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Monday, May 12, 2014 to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.  Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.  Faxed documents must be completely transmitted by 11:59p.m. Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of the announcement.

The Department of the Army provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the servicing civilian personnel unit. Your requests for reasonable accommodation will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External). 

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply.  If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

Your resume:

Your resume may be submitted in any format. If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application will be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: You MUST submit a copy of your transcript if you want to substitute your education for experience. If you claim qualifications based on education, and do not submit a transcript, your education will not be used in making a qualification determination and you may be found "not qualified." See: Transcripts and Licenses

If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at: Faxing Applications and Documents The Vacancy ID is 1109652. You will need the questionnaire, View Occupational Questionnaire, to complete your faxed application

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office.   Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.  Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. 

If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire.  If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "incomplete application" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

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Secretary

The incumbent will perform the following principal duties:

(a) word process, correct and format texts, reports, tables and other documents using various software. Draft standard correspondence in two languages. Complete administrative forms. Update specialized databases and websites;

(b) create and maintain an electronic filing system, file and archive documents generated or received in UPOV;

(c) maintain travel plans and make mission travel arrangements for professional staff;

(d) provide general secretariat and logistical support services for meetings and conferences held in and outside Geneva (including reservation of meetings rooms (Geneva meetings), equipment, drafting standard correspondence, reproduction of documents, travel arrangements and follow-up actions, etc. );

(e) register incoming mail. Receive visitors and staff and respond to general telephone and in-person inquiries. Make appointments and maintain electronic agendas for professional staff;

(f) provide administrative support for funds in trust;

(g) perform other job-related duties as required.

Competencies:

Core Competencies

1. Communicating effectively.
2. Respecting individual and cultural differences.
3. Showing team spirit.
4. Managing yourself.
5. Producing results.
6. Embracing change.
7. Respecting ethics and values.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Completion of secondary education with relevant diploma or equivalent qualifications.

Experience:

Three year's secretarial/administrative experience.

Skills:

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and the internet.

Excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills.

Good time management and work organization skills.

Ability to work in a team and on own initiative.

Ability to work accurately.

Tact in professional relations with staff at all levels and with delegates and external contacts (high degree of discretion).

Languages:

Essential:

Excellent knowledge of one, and working knowledge of another of the UPOV working languages (English, French, Spanish and German).

Desirable:

Knowledge of all UPOV working languages would be a distinct advantage.

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Internship in Communication and Public Information

As an intern in the field of communication and public information, you will gain experience in the planning and implementation of activities designed to raise awareness of the work of the ILO, and to promote support for, and better understanding of, its aims and programmes through various media (such as printed information including publications; the Web; press conferences; news releases; press reports; radio broadcasts; photographs; television programmes; films and social media) and targeting various audiences, including the ILO constituents (governments and employers' and workers' organizations) policy makers, donors, academia, the UN system and civil society.

You will work alongside specialists who produce written and audio-visual information and media materials based on ILO research and data; engage target audiences via ILO and international events and meetings; organize exhibitions and displays and edit and market ILO publications.

Interns should expect to devote 10% to 20% of their time to administrative tasks.

There are four areas to work in:

PLEASE SPECIFY YOUR AREA OF INTEREST IN YOUR COVER LETTER

1. Web development:
- Field of Education: Computer science, Information Architecture, Web and interface design.
- Experience: Any relevant experience with Content Management Systems, Information Architecture, Usability, LINUX (SUSE), Oracle AS and Oracle UCM, Java and XML.

2. Print and broadcast media:
- Field of Education: Communication, journalism or media studies.
- Experience: Any relevant experience in the fields of print and broadcast media, including writing summaries of complex reports and data, writing press releases and articles, video production, using video editing systems and related graphics software and using social media techniques and software.

3. Publications:
- Field of Education: Studies in publishing, economics, social sciences or law would be an advantage.
- Experience: Work experience in any area of publishing.

4. Photo / Data base:
- Field of Education: library and information or information management studies would be an advantage.
- Experience: Ability to draft short texts for photo captions. Ability to draft in the three ILO official languages would be an advantage.

Required Qualifications

Education
Area of studies: Communication, Social Sciences, Media Studies or other relevant subject area.

Applicant should currently follow a course of study (last year of Master degree or above), or have completed studies within 12 months prior to this application.

Experience

Any relevant experience in the field of communication and public information; ability to use standard MS office products (excel, word, powerpoint) would be an advantage

Languages

You should have working knowledge (both oral and written) of at least one of the ILO's official languages (English, French or Spanish).

Competencies

Adaptable to an international, multicultural and multilingual environment, good communication skills and be able to work in a team.
Web writing skills would be an advantage

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Speciailist in volunteering for Sustainable Development for SIDS Conference & beyond - (Open to Samoan Nationals Only) - Apia

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)Duration of Initial Contract :The Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is an important United Nations meeting for 52 small island developing states and global leaders to assess the progress to date and remaining gaps in the implementation of development projects towards sustainable development, seek a renewed political commitment by focusing on practical and pragmatic actions for further implementation, identify new and emerging challenges and opportunities for the sustainable development of SIDS and means of addressing them, and identify priorities for the sustainable development of SIDS to be considered in the elaboration of the post-2015 UN development agenda.

The SIDS Conference presents a unique opportunity for UNV to show that voluntary action and a strong people-centered approach to peace and development are essential to achieve sustainable development. Social change comes from responsive citizens, who think differently and take action to make change happen. Therefore, UNV strives towards the integration of volunteerism in the process, discussion, outcome and implementation of the SIDS Conference. By supporting the volunteer infrastructure for SIDS, UNV ensures volunteer opportunities for diverse people. Since young people will be essential players in achieving “the future we want”, it is particularly important for UNV to empower them and facilitate and promote their voluntary action for sustainable development. UNV is a key player for UN Joint Programme, YEP-IP (Youth Employment Project Initiation Plan) and coordinates part of its components. In cooperation with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Samoa, a specific project to respond to the demand of volunteers shortly before and during the conference has been developed. Under this project, volunteer opportunities will be offered for services in different logistic areas during the conference days including thematic forums prior to the formal conference. In this context, UNV will share and develop content and methodologies for the training of trainers, or training of volunteers respectively. Volunteerism needs to be recognized as a key driver of the changes needed in our social organization. During the SIDS Conference, UNV aims to reinforce and exemplify this message through the presence of conference volunteers which will add to the symbolic value of the conference.

This particular assignment initially support SIDS Conference related activities including coordination of young artists who will be promoted at the SIDS Conference. It also, however, goes beyond SIDS Conference and supports the establishment of volunteer infrastructure of Samoa through strengthening Samoa National Youth Council and SUNGO, which is an umbrella organization of NGOs. This supports UNV efforts to promote volunteerism as an essential factor in sustainable development, particularly in strengthening partnerships and youth engagement. UNV will contribute to promoting the contribution of volunteering as a mechanism through which the implementation of new global goals and targets can be supported. The project also focuses on knowledge building and sharing, highlighting the contribution of volunteerism as a form of civic engagement across different areas of thematic delivery in efforts to achieve national development goals as well as the effects volunteerism has on the volunteers themselves and the communities they work with. 

Under the direct supervision of the UNV Programme Officer, the national UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Closely work with SBEC (Small Business Enterprise Centre) on coordination of young artists who will be trained and promoted their artwork under YEP-IP;Develop a strategy to advocate for voluntary action to achieve sustainable development addressing partners, conference volunteers and conference participants;Support the allocation of volunteers to different tasks;Design and implement internal and external strategies for communications in order to stress the importance of a bottom-up process and participation of all citizens to achieve sustainable development and the well-being of individuals and society through values like participation, engagement and inclusion;Develop capacity of volunteer involving organisations (VIOs) to demonstrate volunteerism and MDG achievements, and facilitate civil society and volunteering organisations’ participation in the post-2015 development framework;Assist in the organization and the development of the content of the official side event on volunteer management and sustainable development outreach;Provide demand-driven technical support to the UNV Programme Officer (PO) related to the inclusion of sustainable development, gender and human rights issues into the methodology used in the training of conference volunteers;Provide UNV PO with background material, publications and trainings on sustainable development, gender and human rights issues with a special focus on volunteerism;Sensitize project partners and volunteers about the meaning and importance of volunteerism, and its contribution to sustainable development;Assist in the translation of the developed training material;Support in tasks related to the mobilization and recruitment of conference volunteers;Prepare a detailed final report in coordination with the team of UN Volunteers on activities and outputs to be presented to UNV and UNDP;Support the implementation of the UNV activities of the SIDS Conference;Beyond SIDS – provide SUNGO with advice on its operational and substantive work in order to strengthen SUNGO as the umbrella organization of NGOs in Samoa helping solidify volunteer infrastructure;Liaise with national and international VIOs, national volunteer committees, NGOs, grass roots organisations, academia and the broader civil society organisations to strengthen the position of volunteerism in the post-2015 Agenda.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to:

Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities;Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.;Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers;Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UNV Programme values and ethical standards;Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNV Programme; Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning:

Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office; Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

Ability to apply conceptual models in support of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, mobilize resources; Good knowledge of the Results Management Guide and Toolkit; Strong IT skills; Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change.

Management and Leadership:

Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback; Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills; Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure; Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Education:

University degree in social or political sciences.

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in volunteerism;Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language:

Fluency in English and Samoan both written and verbal.UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Colombia: Marketing and Public Relations Strategy Volunteer (Habitat for Humanity Colombia)

ASSIGNMENT:

Habitat for Humanity Colombia is looking for a Marketing and Public Relations Strategy Volunteer to boost the profile of Habitat for Humanity Colombia (HFHC) and implement an ongoing strategy that affirms our image, our preferred partners and increases our exposure to our intended market.

The primary objective of this project is to generate an effective strategy for marketing Habitat for Humanity Colombia and strengthening its public relations profile. The project will require an analysis of the existing mechanisms by which the organization interacts with the wider community and targeted partners through the internet, social media and other forms of communications media. The volunteer will assist in developing a comprehensive marketing and communications program that will enhance the organization’s image and position within the marketplace and the general public, and facilitate better external communications.
The project will include:
*Analysis and evaluation of existing marketing and communications processes
*Identify gaps in existing communications exercises
*Ensure articulation of the organization’s desired image and position, assure consistent communication of image and position throughout the organization
*Assist the organization in identifying targeted audiences
*Develop proposals for improved marketing that include mediums for communications as well as regularity
*Advise how to coordinate media interest in the organization and ensure regular contact with target media and appropriate response to media requests
*Manage social media presence, while developing plans to increase visibility and awareness
*Assist in the establishment and implementation of the marketing and public relations plan

The volunteer opportunity will require extensive consultation with HFHC communications and program staff while the level of supervision will be determined according to the level of experience of the candidate. The volunteer opportunity requires reasonably complex problems solving activities, gap identification and proposing appropriate solutions.

Volunteer deliverables and timeline:
*Analysis Report of existing marketing and communications processes (2 weeks)
*Proposed Marketing and Public Relations Plan with Image and Position (5 weeks)

The outcome of this project will be a marketing and public relations strategy for HFHC which will allow it to continually grow its partner and support base into the future. This project also provides the opportunity for the volunteer to develop valuable inter-cultural experience, have contact with the informal settlement communities of Colombia, as well as gain valuable professional experience in the non-government organization (NGO) sector.

OFFICE INFORMATION:

Habitat for Humanity was established in Colombia in 1991, when a teacher from a rural school in Quimbaya, Quindío, became aware of the organization through a magazine article. Three years later, the construction of the first 28 houses began in the Los Cerezos de Quimbaya neighborhood. Habitat for Humanity Colombia strives to become an alternative for low income families, helping families to build and improve their own homes. Habitat Colombia seeks support and partnership from government, the private sector and civil society—especially young people. Habitat for Humanity Colombia has served more than 3,500 families through diverse housing solutions, and granted 2,300 loans for over 4 million dollars. Habitat has also helped more than 1,500 people through training on financial education and healthy housing. More than 20 municipalities and regions have been benefited with Habitat for Humanity Colombia’s projects.

ANTICIPATED HOST ORGANIZATION SUPPORT:
HFH Colombia will provide office space and equipment including laptop and network access.

ANTICIPATED COSTS TO THE VOLUNTEER:
Monthly estimate for a single individual is given below. (All figures are in USD.)

For a rental apartment:
Housing: $400
Utilities: $50
Food: $500
Transportation to and from office: $50
Other (recreation and personal expenses) :$300
Estimated Monthly Total: $1300

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXERIENCE:

*Fluency in either English or Spanish (both an advantage)
*2 year degree minimum required
*Degree in Communications or Marketing
*Project management skills
*Expertise in use of Social Media
*Expertise in verbal and written communication
*Proficiency with MS Office required
*Experience working in a cross-cultural setting preferred

Please submit your resume and motivation letter as ONE DOCUMENT into our applicant tracking system.
Habitat for Humanity engages people of all ages and backgrounds in addressing community needs.

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REACH Assessment Officer Dohuk - Iraq 30/04/2014

Department: Programme

Position:REACH Assessment Officer

Contract duration: 6 months

Location: Dohuk, Iraq

Starting Date: ASAP

ACTED is a French humanitarian NGO, founded in 1993, which supports vulnerable populations, affected by humanitarian crises worldwide. ACTED provides continued support to vulnerable communities by ensuring the sustainability of post-crisis interventions and engaging long-term challenges facing our target populations, in order to break the poverty cycle, foster development and reduce vulnerability to disasters. Our interventions seek to cover the multiple aspects of humanitarian and development crises through a multidisciplinary approach which is both global and local, and adapted to each context. Our 3,300 staff is committed in to responding to emergencies worldwide, to supporting recovery and rehabilitation, towards sustainable development.

Our teams in the field implement some 340 projects in 34 countries covering the following sectors emergency relief, food security, access to health, education and training, economic development, microfinance, advocacy, institutional support, and regional dialogue, cultural promotion.

Based on considerable experience addressing the needs and situations of vulnerable communities, ACTED contributes to the international agenda towards reaching the Millennium Development Goals, through a wide range of partnerships, innovative initiatives, and campaigns.

II. Country Profile

Capital Office : Bagdad

National Staff : 125 (July 2012)

International Staff : 6 (July 2012)

Areas : 2 (Erbil, Kut)

On-going programmes: 2

Bugdet : about 3 M€ (2011)

ACTED began work in Iraq in 2003. ACTED has one base in southern Iraq in Kut and in 2007 opened a base in Erbil to better respond to IDP needs in the Kurdistan region. ACTED originally focused on improving the health, water and sanitation conditions of vulnerable populations in southern Iraq, but the deteriorating security situation and drastic increase in the number of displaced people have resulted in a new focus on meeting IDP and host community needs, based on the experience in IDP camps in Lebanon. The ACTED Iraq national team includes around 100 people who implement multi-sector emergency relief projects including WATSAN activities, gender based violence awareness, health promotion, economic rehabilitation, food security, and distribution of basic relief commodities.

Supporting long-term impacts through sustainable livelihoods and support to local civil society - For ACTED Iraq, 2011 was a year of transition from emergency relief and rehabilitation to development. To support the slow march towards peace and stability, ACTED implemented a dynamic range of programming from the distribution of basic necessities to internally displaced families to apprenticeship programs, gender-based violence awareness and capacity building of local authorities and Iraqi civil society.

In 2011, ACTED partnered with an Iraqi NGO for the first time in order to jointly implement a project providing assistance to Iraq’s displaced populations. Moving forward, ACTED will prioritise partnership with local Iraqi NGOs to better deliver assistance through their detailed knowledge of and experience with target communities, build the capacity of Iraq’s civil society and move toward increasingly sustainable and longer-term interventions.

III. Position Profile

REACH is an online global portal that provides geographical and other information on countries that are in crisis or at-risk of crisis, for the benefit of international and national aid actors. REACH facilitates information-management for aid actors through three complementary services: (a) need- and situation-assessments facilitated by REACH field teams; (b) situation-analysis using satellite imagery; (c) provision of related Geo-Database and web-mapping facilities.

The REACH Assessment officer, in close cooperation with the Program Coordinator and Country Dierctor, will develop and manage the Assessment strategy for the project, improving program quality, monitoring performance and facilitating the transmission of best practices. He/she will contribute to building ACTED overall M&E capacity, enhancing the overall use of clear program logic, sound data collection and analysis methods; and facilitating assessments that are integrally linked to program design.

Functions

Data collection

In coordination with IMPACT HQ and Country Director, design and implement assessment methodologyFollow up the day-to-day workings of the assessment teamCoordinate and ensure timely data collection and analysis;Ensure the writing of timely and accurate assessment reportsEnsure that assessment reports are made useful for fundraising and add to the general base of field knowledge in the country for all organisations working in the area;Facilitate the project design process with expertise on the log frame approach;Store, organize and disseminate assessments, project documents and best practices among ACTED and IPs.Keep track of all projects and programmes assessment schedules and work with field staff to design and implement REACH assessment procedures;Information systemWork with all departments to follow up project and programmes databases incl. work on the nomenclature used (official names etc.);Ensure that all collected data are geo-referenced (GPS coordinates or geographic layer)Set and follow up a data management system for all project related and programmatic data

Other tasks

Oversee the development and updating of informational materials such as fact sheets, articles, and audio-visual materials to promote the work of REACH program externally and within ACTED;Represent the REACH program during donor and other guest visitsCoordinate timely and accurate reporting to IMPACT headquarters;
Build national staff capacity through the training provision on record keeping, drafting concise and accurate assessment report, and project monitoring.

IV. Qualifications:

Masters degree;Excellent analytical skills;Excellent communication and drafting skills for effective reporting on programme financial performance;Ability to monitor and evaluate financial and monitoring skills of communities through capacity-building efforts;Ability to operate in a cross-cultural environment requiring flexibility;Familiarity with the aid system, and understanding of donor and governmental requirements;Prior knowledge of the region an asset;Fluency in English required
Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and Project Management software

V. Conditions:

Additional monthly living allowanceFree food and lodging provided at the organisation’s guesthouse/or housing allowance (depending on contract length and country of assignment)Transportation costs covered, including additional return ticket + luggage allowanceProvision of medical, life, and repatriation insurance + retirement packageSalary defined by the ACTED salary grid; educational level, expertise, hardship, security, and performance are considered for pay bonus

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Technical Officer (Food Waste)

Under the overall supervision of the Director, Rural Infrastructure and Agro-Industries Division (AGS) and the direct supervision of
the Group Leader of the Agro-Food Industries Group, the incumbent will assist in the implementation of the activities under
projects: i) FMM/GLO/103/MUL - Global Initiative on Food Loss and Waste Reduction; ii) RBA/GLO/001/SWI - Mainstreaming food
loss reduction initiatives for smallholders in food deficit areas and iii) GCP/GLO/402/IRE - Global initiative on food loss and waste
reduction. In particular, the incumbent will:

undertake research on the policy dimensions of food losses and waste by collecting and analyzing information on national
and regional policies, regulations and laws, including in countries where field studies are being undertaken;
contribute to the development of issue briefs and articles on food losses and waste in collaboration with the members of the
Working Group on Food Losses;
provide information on the policy dimensions of food losses and waste as a contribution to activities on awareness raising,
advocacy, and coordination of initiatives;
assist in the promotion of world-wide activities in the area of food waste reduction;
develop and maintain contacts in the area of food losses and wastes with other organizations for general coordination and
exchange of information;
liaise with and support the FAO Regional/Liaison Offices in the development and implementation of programmes for the
prevention and reduction of food waste;
perform other related duties as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidates should meet the following:
Advanced degree in policy development, including policies / regulations on agriculture; food safety and consumer protection;
and environmental protection
Three years of relevant experience in the areas of agricultural and food systems, with emphasis on prevention and reduction
of food waste and food loss
Working knowledge of English, French or Spanish and limited knowledge of one of the other two or Arabic, Chinese or
Russian

SELECTION CRITERIA
Candidates will be assessed against the following:
Work experience in more than one location or area of work, particularly in field positions is desirable
Extent of relevant professional knowledge, skills and experience in the policy dimension of food losses and waste.
Extent of analytical experience, including ability to utilize and synthesize cross-disciplinary research
Quality of written and oral communication skills, including the ability to analyze and synthesize technical and scientific
information, to write clearly, and develop materials for a range of audiences using a variety of channels
Working knowledge of English and French would be an asset
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams in complex organizations, to take initiate
and deliver quality results while meeting deadlines under shifting priorities

Please note that all candidates should possess computer/word processing skills and should be capable of working with people of different national
and cultural backgrounds.
* The length of appointment for internal FAO candidates will be established in accordance with applicable policies pertaining to the
extension of appointments

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Chad: Coordinateur de zone - Niger

ACTED est une association de solidarité internationale française qui a pour vocation de soutenir les populations vulnérables de par le monde et de les accompagner dans la construction d’un futur meilleur en apportant une réponse adaptée à des besoins précis depuis 1993. ACTED vient en aide aux populations touchées par les crises grâce à une approche à la fois globale et locale, multidisciplinaire et adaptée à chaque contexte. Ses équipes (3300 personnes) interviennent dans 34 pays afin de faire face aux situations d’urgence, pour soutenir les projets de réhabilitations et accompagner les dynamiques de développement.

Pour ce faire nos équipes sur le terrain interviennent sur plus de 340 projets dans les secteurs suivants : aide humanitaire d’urgence, sécurité alimentaire, promotion de la santé, éducation et formation, développement économique, microfinance, soutien institutionnel et dialogue régional, promotion culturelle.

Forte de son expérience au plus près des besoins et des situations auprès des communautés vulnérables à travers le monde, ACTED contribue aujourd’hui à l’agenda international en faveur des Objectifs du Millénaire pour le Développement, avec des campagnes de plaidoyer en France et en Europe.

II. Profil pays

Capital Office : N’Djamena

National Staff : 100

International Staff : 10

Areas : 3 (Batha, Goz Beida, Lac)

On-going programmes : 5

Budget : 4.1 M €

ACTED est présente au Tchad depuis 2004 avec des interventions ciblées en matière de lutte contre l'insécurité alimentaire, de protection de l’environnement et d’amélioration des infrastructures communautaires.

En 2011, ACTED au Tchad a poursuivi son objectif de soutien à la transition de l’urgence vers le développement. Ainsi, si des programmes d’urgence ont du être mis en œuvre pour répondre aux besoins des populations affectées par la crise nutritionnelle au Sahel, mais aussi à ceux de réfugiés des pays voisins, ou encore à ceux des travailleurs migrants retournés de Libye, la transition vers le développement a pu se poursuivre sur nos zones d’intervention au centre, au nord, à l’est et au sud du pays, avec la mise en place de stratégies de sortie de l’urgence axées sur une transition fluide avec les institutions nationales.

En 2013, ACTED poursuit sa stratégie visant à s’éloigner de l’urgence et de la post-urgence afin de laisser place à une phase d’accompagnement d’un développement durable. En réponse à la crise alimentaire dans la bande sahélienne, ACTED renforce ses interventions dans les régions du Lac et du Batha afin d’assurer l’accès des populations les plus vulnérables à une alimentation convenable notamment pendant la période de soudure.

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III. Profil de poste

Sous l’autorité du Directeur pays, le Coordinateur de zone est responsable de la mise en œuvre du mandat d’ACTED dans la zone d’affectation et chargé d’y encadrer les activités développées.

Ses missions seront:

1. Assurer la représentation d’ACTED sur la zone d’intervention

De manière générale, veiller à véhiculer une image positive et professionnelle de l’association. Veiller en particulier au respect du mandat, de l’éthique, des valeurs et du discours de l’association vis à vis des tiers.

Diriger l’application et le respect des termes de tout contrat de financement ;

De manière générale, informer systématiquement le Directeur pays sur l’évolution de la stratégie du bureau dans la zone d’intervention et sa mise en œuvre.

Contrôler le respect effectif des procédures de sécurité par l’ensemble du personnel.

III. Qualifications

Niveau master en relations internationales ou développementExpérience en gestion de projet (management, planning, développement des salariés et formation)2-5 années d’expérience sur un poste équivalentCompétence managériale et leadershipExcellente expression oral et écrite en françaisForte flexibilité, compétences interpersonnelles et compétences de négociation. Forte habilité à travailler dans un contexte interculturelHabilité à travailler sous pression

IV. Conditions

· Salaire défini en fonction de la grille des salaries ACTED

· Living allowance mensuelle

· Logement et nourriture pris en charge par ACTED : Logement en guest house

· Billets d’avion pris en charge par ACTED

· Sécurité sociale, Mutuelle et rapatriement pris en charge par ACTED

VI. Pour postuler

Merci de nous faire parvenir votre candidature en français : CV, lettre de motivation et trois références à l’adresse suivante :jobs@acted.org

REF : AC/TCH/SA

ACTED

Att: Human Resources Department

33, rue Godot de Mauroy

75009 Paris

FRANCE

Fax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 33

Pour plus d’informations, rendez-vous surhttp://www.acted.org

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