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Republication - Analyste des Opérations - Bujumbura

Compétences Fonctionnelles:

Création de partenariats stratégiques: 
Identification et création des partenariats 

Contribue de façon effective à créer des réseaux avec les partenaires en saisissant les opportunités de construire des alliances stratégiques pertinentes au mandat du PNUD;Identifie les besoins et les interventions en matière de développement de capacités de la contrepartie, des clients et des partenaires éventuels;Fait preuve d`initiative, se donne des défis en matière de résultats pour lui-même ou elle-même et accepte volontiers des nouvelles responsabilités.

Promotion de l'apprentissage organisationnel et du partage des connaissances: 
Développement des outils et des mécanismes

Participe dans le développement des mécanismes, incluant l`identification de nouvelles approches pour promouvoir l`apprentissage et le partage de connaissances individuel et organisationnel en ayant recours aux méthodes formelles et informelles.

Connaissances professionnelles / Expertise technique: 
Connaissances approfondies du secteur

Comprend les aspects complexes du secteur de spécialisation aussi bien que les concepts fondamentaux des différents domaines (achats des biens et services, services généraux et IT);Continue de chercher de méthodes et systèmes nouveaux et améliores pour accomplir le travail de l'unité;Se tient informe des nouveaux développements dans le domaine de la discipline professionnelle et de la connaissance de son travail et prend des initiatives pour l`apprentissage professionnel;Démontre une connaissance approfondie des technologies de l'information et les applique dans son travail quotidien.

Promotion du changement et du développement organisationnels:
Appui aux collègues pour leur adaptation au changement

Effectue des analyses appropries du processus de travail et participe a leur redéfinition en vue d`établir des normes claires.

Conception et mise en œuvre des systèmes de gestion:

Fait des recommandations sur la mise en œuvre des systèmes au niveau des différentes unités;Identifie et recommande des mesures correctives en vue de remédier aux problèmes de conception ou de mise en œuvre des systèmes.

Orientation vers le client:
Contribution aux effets positifs pour le client

Anticipe les besoins du client;Crée un environnement propice pour une relation aisée entre les clients et le fournisseur de services;Fait preuve de compréhension envers les perspectives du client;Sollicite un feedback sur la fourniture et la qualité du service.

Promotion de la recevabilité et gestion axée sur les résultats:
Intrants pour l'élaboration des normes et des politiques

Fournit des intrants pour l`élaboration des normes de l`organisation en ce qui concerne la recevabilité.

Compétences Générales:

Renforce les compétences du personnel en créant un environnement propice a la créativité et a l`innovation;Crée et promeut des équipes efficaces;Crée et promeut un environnement propice a la communication;Crée une organisation émotionnellement intelligente;          Gère les conflits dans l`intérêt du PNUD et met en place des normes;Partage les connaissances au niveau de l`organisation et construit une culture de partage de connaissances et d`apprentissage;Promouvoir la gestion/le partage de connaissances et l’apprentissage est la responsabilité de tout le personnelPrise de décision juste et transparente;Prise de risque calculée sur la base d’informations pertinentes.

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UK: Consultant required – Events Management Services

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 23 Nov 2014

Duration: Until the end of February 2015 (the possibility of extension)

Start date: ASAP

Alert is requesting ‘Expressions of Interest’ from qualified and experienced events management services consultant to support the Eurasia team. The Eurasia Team in London is comprised of 10 staff drawn from a wide range of backgrounds. We work with civil society groups in the South Caucasus to build trust, engage in analysis and debate and transform the discourses and thinking around the conflicts. (...)

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How to get your foot in the door of any company

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How to get your foot in the door of any companyVeronica C. | November 12, 2014 How to get your foot in the door of any company

You’ve gone through extensive proofreading of your resume, rehashed your cover letters multiple times and added polish your LinkedIn profile. But you’re still frustrated by the lack of callbacks and interview opportunities from the prospective employers you’ve applied to. Sometimes it takes more than a clean presentation to be appealing to a recruiter. If you find yourself struggling to land interviews, try out some of these methods to get your foot in the door.

Get involved

Companies want to hire graduates that have not just professional experience, but social experience as well. There are an abundance of on-campus and off-campus organizations that can match your career track or area of interest. Volunteering your time to work with them adds great padding to your resume and gives you valuable experience and knowledge about the working world. Additionally, some of the people in the organization may be employed at a company you’re looking to work for and could help get your resume on the right desk.

Connect with alumni and former colleagues

Don’t underestimate the power of your soon-to-be alma mater. Your alumni office provides adequate resources to network with alumni from your university. Often, they are working full-time or have connections to recruiters which can be used to your advantage. Offer to meet them for lunch or drinks to discuss lift after college and what goals you have in mind for yourself. You’d be surprised how willing they are to lend you a hand. Additionally, get in touch with past coworkers. While alumni can put in a good word, previous colleagues have seen you in action before and know the value you can bring to a business. They can be your best help option when searching for a full-time job.

Commit to follow-ups

It’s hard to conduct follow up phone calls and emails because it can make you feel like a pest. But while recruiters and hiring managers may have busy schedules, they take note of the individuals that are vigilant in pursuing employment at their company. You don’t need to call every day to check on your candidacy – that’s how you become a burden. Instead, wait two or three days after contact to get in touch with them. A brief, friendly email or voicemail is all you’ll need to keep your name in their minds when they’re considering who to hire.

Work a part-time job

It’s a means to an end. Take a part time job doing almost anything and you can increase your chances of landing a full-time position upon graduation. It may not seem like working 25 hours a week for minimum wage is ideal, but prospective employers will admire the fact that you put in the effort to remain employed while still going to school. Long gaps in jobs are red flags to recruiters, as it makes it look like you weren’t putting in the effort to stay employed. Since you’re trying to sell your ability to positively contribute to the company’s success, not working for six to eight months is detrimental to your cause.

Landing internships or full-time jobs can be a frustrating process, but you shouldn’t let it get to you. You know your strengths and weaknesses and how to appropriately market yourself to a manager. Put your knowledge to the test and keep these tips in mind – neither of them will steer you wrong.

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International Expert to Support Confidence Building Initiatives in the Areas of Business and Local Development - Chisinau, Moldova and Study Trips to Cyprus*

Education:

Bachelor's degree in international relations, conflict resolution, political science, economics or a related discipline.

Experience:

At least 5 years of proven practical experience and/or senior advisory role in confidence building projects, conflict resolution or conflict analysis;Proven experience and familiarity with the Cyprus peace process;Proven familiarity with the Moldovan-Transnistrian setting; knowledge and in-depth understanding of the working environment, its sensitivities, economic and political challenges, ability to build solid ground for joint work between the two sides are strongly desirable;Proven international expertise in negotiation processes, peace building, mediation, etc.;In-depth understanding of the issues related to confidence building in the field of economy, business local development;

Language:

Fluency in Englisn;Knowledge of Russian language is a strong advantage.

Application procedure:

Interested individual consultants must submit the following documents/information in English to demonstrate their qualifications:

Proposal:

Letter of Interest explaining why he/she is the most suitable for the work;Provide a brief methodology on how he/she will approach and conduct the work.

Financial proposal;

Personal CV including past experience in similar projects and the contact details of at least 3 reference persons.

Financial proposal

The financial proposal shall specify a total lump sum amount, and payment terms around specific and measurable (qualitative and quantitative) deliverables (i.e. whether payments fall in installments or upon completion of the entire contract). Payments are based upon output, i.e. upon delivery of the services specified in the TOR. In order to assist the requesting unit in the comparison of financial proposals, the financial proposal will include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (including fee per day, travel costs, per diem, visa costs (if required), etc.). Please see below the recommended structure of the financial offer.

Travel

All envisaged travel costs must be included in the financial proposal. Expected travel during the assignment period includes at least 2 trips to the Duty Station (two preparatory meetings in Chisinau, two de-briefing meetings in Chisinau) and one trip to Cyprus per each of the thematic groups involved (2 trips in total). In general, UNDP should not accept travel costs exceeding those of an economy class ticket. Should the IC wish to travel on a higher class he/she should do so using their own resources.

In the case of unforeseeable travel, payment of travel costs including tickets, lodging and terminal expenses should be agreed upon, between the SCBM Programme Manager and Individual Consultant, prior to travel and will be reimbursed.

Recommended Structure of the Financial Offer:

Consultancy fee per day;Travel costs: roundtrip to Chisinau; roundtrip to Cyprus;Daily allowance for Chisinau/Cyprus;Visa costs (if required);Other (please specify if relevant).

Note:
For complete information about this vacancy, including detailed tasks and responsibilities, full and detailed description of the evaluation procedure which will be applied, as well as the UNDP General Conditions of Individual Contract, please refer to the Terms of Reference and the Individual Consultant Procurement Notice published at the UNDP Moldova website, Jobs Section: http://www.undp.md/jobs/current_jobs.


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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic SAN DIEGO, CA

Job Title:Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Department:Department of the Navy

Agency:Naval Facilities Engineering Command

Job Announcement Number:SE45306-08-1207621PA914610D

Thursday, September 11, 2014 to Friday, September 19, 20141 vacancy in the following location:
Naval Station Complex, San Diego, CA

The Navy and Marine Corps team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training. From pipefitters to accountants, scientists to engineers, doctors to nurses-the careers and opportunities to make a difference are endless. Civilian careers-where purpose and patriotism unite!

This position is located at the Navy Public Works Center (PWC), San Diego.  The incumbent of this position will inspect, repair, adjust and maintain a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration, heating, ventilation and air conditioning units and systems.

You must be a US Citizen.Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance.Suitable for Federal employment as determined by background investigation.Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period. ·       Replacing belts, fans, and fuses to ensure proper operation of refrigeration and air conditioning units.

·       Tightening connections, making splices, insulating exposed wires, and cleaning/lubricating moving parts to maintain/repair refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems.

·       Planning work and selecting the proper tools/testing devices to accomplish repairs according to accepted trade practices.

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.  

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities, as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations (X-118C). Additional qualification information can be found at:  http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/tabindx.asp.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.  Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

This position has a Selective Placement Factor (screen-out) which will be used to determine minimum qualifications for this position.  Applicants not possessing this Selective Placement Factor will be found ineligible for this position.  The Selective Placement Factor is Applicant must possess a valid, universal type Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Refrigerant Certification.  Certifications must be documented in your resume and/or attached to your application package.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. 

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.  Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:  Ability to do the work of an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision such as: 1) assisting with the installation of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; 2) interpreting instructions, specifications, and blueprints to repair air conditioning units and/or refrigeration systems; 3) using hand tools, test equipment and instruments; 4) detecting leaks on equipment; 5) diagnosing and locating malfunctions; 6) replacing and/or cleaning filters; and 7) working with refrigerants in accordance with EPA standards.

In addition to the screen-out element you will be evaluated on the following Job Elements through your resume and responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire: 

Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

As part of the application process, you must complete and submit an occupational questionnaire. To preview this questionnaire and determine if your experience matches the skills required for this position, click the following link: View Assessment Questions.

REQUIREMENTS: Selectee is required to participate in the Department of Defense direct deposit of pay program.

Selectee will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

Applicants must be willing to be subject to an extensive background investigation to determine fitness for employment.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

Selectee must possess a current, valid United States Driver's License.

Selectee must possess a valid, universal type EPA Refrigerant Certification.

Position may require special certification or licensing to perform work or to use specialized tools or equipment, such as Fork Lift, High Lift (JLG) and/or Construction equipment.

Use of appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment to minimize/eliminate hazardous conditions is required.

Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements of this position.

Work requires lifting from 35 to 100lbs with the assistance of hoists, dollies, hand trucks, and cranes and occasional lifting up to 45lbs without mechanical assistance.

Kneeling, crouching, stooping, bending, and climbing are required to perform duties.

Work is performed indoors and outdoors.

When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.  You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements.  

If, after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 
- Complete Resume.
- Complete Assessment Questionnaire. View Occupational Questionnaire.

- Other supporting documentation as required.  Please see the "REQUIRED DOCUMENTS" section and review the applicant checklist link to determine if there are other documents you are required to submit. 

Failure to submit a complete application (resume, assessment questionnaire, and all supporting documents) by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, September 19, 2014, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration.  Please follow all instructions carefully as missing application information will not be requested. 

If more than one resume is received, only the last resume received and processed will be reviewed.


If you upload your documents, do not fax the same documents.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account:  https://mydon.usajobs.gov/Account/Login select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.  

If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents follow the directions located at:   

http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/Application_Info_How_to_Apply_via_Fax.pdf

This Vacancy ID is 1207621.

Do not email or send hard copy resumes/applications to the Contact Information or Agency Information listed in this vacancy announcement.  All resumes/applications received at the addresses listed in the Contact Information or Agency Information will be destroyed and will not be considered for this vacancy announcement.

**It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents, whether uploaded or faxed, are received, legible, and accurate.  HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant. **


When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement.  You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your level of knowledge, skill, and ability, related to the job requirements. 

Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager.  The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

Stay informed of changes to your application status by signing up for automatic email alerts at: https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Application/ListApplications



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Individual Consultant(Team Leader/ Urban Planner), For Indians Nationals Only - State Reform and Performance Management Cell (State RPMC), Directorate of Urban Development, Government of Himachal Pradesh, Shimla


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Whose Human Rights Day is it?

by Valérie Bah


During these 16 days of activism, we also celebrate Human Rights Day, a day for which the United Nations has proposed the slogan, “365,” suggesting that the world should embrace the idea that every day of the year should be Human Rights Day.

It’s an apt theme, given the fact that earmarked days can send the message that the public should accept atrocious norms most of the time as long as it occasionally organizes high level ceremonies or sets aside five minutes of silence. Similar criticism has been levied on the celebration of International Women’s day and Black History Month in the US. Commemorative days imply that the majority of the time belongs to a wretched status quo.

The same could be said of the geographical provenance of human rights, sometimes dismissed as a “western” construct. I will illustrate with examples from two countries in Africa.

Recently in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), more than 200 Congolese human rights defenders signed off on a press release denouncing politicians for framing them as enemies of the state. The press release complained about a campaign led by DRC politicians to paint them as traitors and destroy their public image in light of an unfavorable human rights report.

In the context of “Opération Likofi (‘punch’ in Lingala)” a DRC government campaign to reduce the incidence of violent crime in Kinshasa, these Congolese human rights observers have drawn attention to extrajudicial killings and summary executions which took place throughout the campaign by publishing their findings.

The report of these Congolese human rights defenders came on the heels of other damning reports on Operation Likofi filed by Human Rights Watch and the United Nations Joint Human Rights Office (UNJHRO) which resulted in denials from the Minister of the interior and the expulsion of Scott Campbell, the UN envoy for human rights from the DRC. These reports were mostly dismissed by politicians as foreign interlopers. Even the local media has taken this stance. Several newspapers have published cartoons depicting foreign and local human rights defenders as absurd defenders of criminals.

(Translation: “Go away, Campbell!!! You’re creating more problems than solutions…”)

The article linked to this comic exSource: digitalcongo.net


In Togo, widows face abusive rites, including seclusion, and sometimes forced sex, although the nation is a signatory to the Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) and its constitution and family code make provisions for the protection of women’s rights, indicating a schism between traditional and adopted laws.

In light of this, a civil society organization, Association de femmes pour la santé et le dévelopement (ALAFIA), which strives to promote girls’ education, livelihoods for women, and access to reproductive health, has lobbied community leaders, including queen mothers, to curb practices and traditions that harm widows.

Through two years of advocacy, ALAFIA was able to change laws in several cantons to abolish these rites. In one of the locations where they operate, a head of canton abolished long widowhood rites.

An interesting aspect of ALAFIA’s advocacy is that, though they rely on donors outside of Togo, they refuse to see it as an externally-imposed initiative, but rather as a movement driven from the inside.

“We have found strategies to promote the perception that this is an external initiative,” said Berthe Adzoavi Tattey from ALAFIA, dismissing the suggestion that the fight for human rights is associated to any particular identity. “For example, even Christian religions have come in from outside (of Togo) and denounced certain practices.”

 Today is Human Rights Day. Even so, it is Togo’s Human Rights Day; it’s the DRC’s Human Rights Day; it’s our Human Rights Day.


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Consultant (short-term) on designing a Guide on gender-responsive budgeting and costing, UN Women - Kyiv

Qualifications Education:

University degree in social sciences, law, public policy/administration, development studies, gender studies or similar. Master’s degree or PhD would be considered an asset.Post-University education (certificates on finished courses, scholarship, trainings) on gender analysis, gender mainstreaming, GRB etc.

Languages:

Ukrainian (Proficiency in written).

Experience:

A proven track record of research on GRB and costing of gender equality priorities.A proven track record on developing guide on relative topics.

Evaluation of Applicants

National gender consultant will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal. The award of the contract should be made to the individuals whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

responsive/compliant/acceptablehaving received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Only the highest ranked candidates who would be found qualified for the job will be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Technical

Technical criteria – 70% of total evaluation – max 70 points:

Criterion A – Relevant University education (Max points: 10)

Criterion B – Relevant Post-University education (Max points: 10)

Criterion C – Language skills (Max points: 10)

Criterion D – A proven track record of research on GRB and costing (Max points: 20)

Criterion E - A proven track record on developing guide on relative topics (Max points: 20).

Only candidates who have obtained at least 49% of the points under the technical evaluation will qualify to be considered in the financial evaluation round.

Financial

Evaluation of submitted financial offers will be done based on the following formula: S = Fmin / F * 30

S - score received on financial evaluation;

Fmin - the lowest financial offer out of all the submitted offers qualified over the technical evaluation round;

F - financial offer under the consideration.

Duration and remuneration

The duration of the contract of the consultants is two months in the period 20 December 2014 – 20 February 2015

Application

Interested candidates are requested to apply via e-mail ECA.Operations@unwomen.org no later than 11 of December 2014 with a copy to oksana.kisselyova@unwomen.org

The application should contain:

Short Letter of interest, including financial proposal, indicating a total lump sum (in local currency) for the delivery/schedule of outputs as per above description. The financial proposal shall include a breakdown of this lump sum amount (daily rate and any additional costs).Completed and signed UN Women Personal History (P-11) form, that can be downloaded from http://www.unwomen.org/about-us/employment/

UN Women applies fair and transparent selection process that would take into account the competencies/skills of the applicants as well as their financial proposals.


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Algeria: Deputy Chief of Party/Evaluation Specialist, USAID Monitoring and Evaluation and Learning Activity, Nepal

Organization: Management Systems International
Country: Algeria, Costa Rica, Nepal
Closing date: 10 Jan 2015

Deputy Chief of Party/Evaluation Specialist, USAID Monitoring and Evaluation and**Learning Activity, Nepal**

Company Profile:
MSI is a Washington, DC metro area international development firm with a 30-year history of helping to deliver development results across the developing world. In 2008, we became the America’s operation of the international development arm of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we have greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with our sister offices in the UK and Australia. We operate in some of the most challenging and political and economic climates in the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Sudan and Iraq. (...)

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Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist Brussels, Belgium

Job Title:Supervisory Emergency Management Specialist

Department:Department of the Army

Agency:Joint Activities

Job Announcement Number:NATO14063140272

$100,624.00 to $130,810.00 / Per YearThursday, September 11, 2014 to Wednesday, September 17, 20141 vacancy in the following location:
Brussels, Belgium
Status Candidates (Merit Promotion and VEOA Eligibles)

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR AN INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

CAUTION:  NEW APPLICATION PROCESS FOR NATO VACANCIES SINCE JANUARY 8, 2014. All applicants must use the NATO’s new online application system accessible at www.nato.int/recruitment to be considered. Applicants who also wish to be considered for placement as a US Federal employee (i.e. reimbursable) must also submit a current resume, an eligibility questionnaire and documents such as DD 214, SF50, transcripts,… through USAJOBS/USA Staffing Application Manager.  Go to the “how to apply” section for more information.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, commonly called NATO, is the political Headquarters of the Alliance and the permanent home of the North Atlantic Council.  It houses Permanent Representatives and National delegations, the Secretary General and the International Staff, National Military Representatives, the Chairman of the Military Committee and the International Military Staff.  NATO also accommodates the diplomatic mission of Partner countries, the NATO Communications and Information Agency (NCIA) staff, and a number of other NATO agencies, such as NATO Air Command and Control System Management Agency (NACMA), the NATO and NATO Support Agency (NSPA).

The NATO International Staff as well as its subordinate agencies consist of personnel either hired directly by NATO or seconded by their governments.  The U.S. Government announces some NATO positions to allow candidates to begin or retain a U.S. federal career and gain experience in an international environment.  Successful candidates are placed in NATO positions either as a NATO direct-hire or as a U.S. federal employee, subject to the availability of funds.  The method of appointment is determined by the U.S. Mission to NATO at the time of selection.   

About the Position:

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM

This position is located in Brussels, Belgium, in the heart of Europe. The surrounding area is a large city within 30 minutes drive from other cities. The base is in central Belgium with the Netherlands, Luxemburg, France, and Germany within a day's drive; the United Kingdom is also easily accessible via ferry or chunnel. It is small but offers most amenities provided by larger installations. The average weather is mild with little extremes of hot or cold seasonal conditions.

Who May Apply:

The following categories of applicants located worldwide are eligible to be considered for placement in this international position as a U.S. federal employee.  *Applicants who do not meet these criteria may still apply to NATO directly at www.nato.int/recruitment to be considered as a NATO direct-hire.*

All Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service.

Reinstatement eligibles.

Applicants under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998.

Other OPM Interchange Agreements eligibles.

Occasional Travel20% TDY requirementYou must include your phone number(s) and email address on your resume.Must be able to satisfy the requirements for DODI 1400.25 V1230 26 Jul 2012visit http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025v1230.pdfTop Secret security clearance requiredTDY requirement: 20%Emergency Essential position - pre-employment physical requiredPosition is subject to random drug-testingThe incumbent will oversee support to the Civil Emergency Planning Committee (CEPC) by ensuring the implementation and coordination of Alliance policies in the area of civil preparedness, including assistance to the military. He/she will ensure the alignment of CEP with the broader Alliance strategic priorities, policies and objectives. He/she will lead facilitation efforts, direct the provision of advice and policy recommendations to the Planning Groups (PGs) and working groups under the CEPC. He/she will lead efforts to collect, analyse and communicate information on national planning activity targeted at the effective use of civil resources during emergency situations and in accordance with Alliance objectives. He/she will oversee the work activities of the staff and coordinate with national planning experts and NATO Military Authorities (NMAs).

                                 

Click on link below to view qualification standard.
General Schedule

• Specialized experience: To Qualify at the GS-15 level,  applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade/level (GS-14).  
• Time in Grade Restriction: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must meet the Time in Grade Restriction.

• Time in Grade Restriction: Must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade (or equivalent).

REMARK:

In addition to the application form, candidates are expected to submit a Word or pdf document, maximum of two A4 pages, summarising their views on the key (and possible other) challenges, and how they would address them if selected for the position.

No substitution of education is available at this grade level.

Requirements for applicants applying for placementas a U.S. federal employee into this international Position:

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.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Permanent residency status.

One year trial/probationary period may be required.

one year Supervisory trila period may be required.

Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a NATO Top Secret clearance.
Position is subject to random drug-testing (TDP)
TDY is approximately 20%.
This position has been designated as Emergency Essential
Pre-employment physical required.

Your application package (i.e. supporting) will be reviewed to verify that you meet the US basic eligibility and qualification requirements.

The Department of Defense offers excellent benefits programs some of which may include:
Comprehensive health and life insurance
Competitive salaries
Generous retirement programs
Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
Flexible work environment and alternate work schedules
Paid employment related training and education
Possible student loan repayment
Payment of licenses, certification, and academic degrees as applicable
Bonuses, incentives, and awards as appropriate for the job.
For more information on benefits and entitlements please visit:
https://cpolrhp.cpol.army.mil/eur/overseas/employee_handbook/guide/index.htm

For applicants applying for placement as a Federal employee into this international position, the following criteria are applicable. 

The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. The DoD policy is available at http://www.cpms.osd.mil/ASSETS/E8AB932EA1E44617BAC7222922E42A62/DoDl140025-V300.pdf.
In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants (i.e. retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8416(b)(1)(A) of title 5, United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as appropriate. (See DoD instructions 1400.25, Volume 300, at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives .)
Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19 at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/131519p.pdf .
U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement.
Locality pay does not apply in the overseas area.
On this overseas accompanied tour, medical and DoDDS special education services may not be available in the immediate location of this position.
In the overseas areas, access for civilian employees and their families to military medical and dental treatment facilities is on a space-available and reimbursable basis only. Medical care may be provided by host nation providers. The availability and level of care at host nation medical facilities will vary by location. Movement overseas may require you to initiate a change in your health benefits plan to ensure coverage.
Pay retention may be offered to successful applicants for positions at overseas locations. For this provision to apply to employees already overseas, the selected individual would have to require a permanent change of station move and would have to be selected as a result of a recruitment effort that had been extended outside of the overseas command involved.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation Volume II (JTR II). Noncompetitive promotion potential to target grade.  
Certain NATO privileges may be granted.
The initial length of this overseas tour is three years.
This position is subject to the DOD 5-year rotation policy.

   ·      Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the July 26, 2012, Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25, Volume 1230, (http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/140025v1230.pdf).

   ·      Temporary Duty (TDY) travel is 20 percent.


IMPORTANT:  

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package using NATO's online recruitment system at https://nato.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=140272&lang=en&sns_id=addthis-service-code, NATO job number 140272, Head, Civil Preparedness, Operations Division.

If you wish to be considered for placement in this international position as a U.S. federal employee you must also submit a resume, an eligibility questionnaire and submit required eligibility documents via USAJOBS.   

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID TAG:VacancyID.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online, you will need to provide the same information obtained in the online process.  You will need three documents to complete this process:  the Occupational Questionnaire, the scan response form, U.S. Office of Personnel Management Occupational Questionnaire (OPM Form 1203-FX), and a separate document described in item #3. below. 

1. Download the scan response form, OPM Form 1203-FX, from http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf.

2.  TAG:Link to Full Questionnaire. Use this information to guide you in completing the OPM Form 1203-FX.  Note that you may be instructed to leave some responses blank on the scan response form.

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

PLEASE NOTE : The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire.  Section 25 of the OPM Form 1203-FX continuously numbers from number one, while the Questionnaire starts each section of questions with number one.  When entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence.  This issue has been identified and will be resolved as soon as possible.  

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. Requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.

NATO application process steps must be completed by 11:59 PM (CET - central european time)
on 17 September 2014.

USAJOBS application process steps must be completed by 11:59 PM (EST) on 17 September 2014.

The following required documents must be submitted via USAJOBS/Application Manager to receive consideration for placement as a US Federal employee in this international position:

1. Current Resume

2. If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying based on a combination of education and experience or solely on education, you must submit your college transcripts with your application.

3. For current Federal employees, an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) orDD3434(for NAF applicants) showing you currently possess career status (tenure1) in the competitive service;

4. For VEOA candidates:   DD214 (which indicatescharacter of service)

5. For Reinstatement eligible candidates, an SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) indicating you did obtain career or career-conditional status in the competitive service.

PLEASE NOTE:   Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the U.S. Human Resources Office.   Some supplemental documents like military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for other than the applicant.   These documents may be sanitized to remove such personal information before submission with the application.   Applicants may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents upon selection to confirm eligibility.

If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete eligibility application package and will be ineligible to be considered for placement as a U.S. federal employee for this international position.

Once the application process is complete, a review of your USAJOBS application package will be made by the BENELUX CPAC to ensure you meet the US basic qualification and eligibility requirements for this position. To determine if you are well qualified for this job, a review of your online NATO application will be made by the responsible NATO Human Resources Office.

To check the status of your US application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select MyApplications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

If no email address is provided, applicant is responsible for checking status updates and notifications in Applicant Manager.  Hard copy notifications will not be sent to applicant.

For questions regarding the status of your application, eligibility or qualifications determination contact: usarmy.apg.chra-ne.mbx.applicanthelp@mail.mil

If selected,the candidate who applied through USAJOBS and was determined eligible for the vacancy will be offered either an international three-year contract with NATO, which may be renewed for successive terms (in accordance with applicable NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations), or a U.S. federal appointment including all benefits and allowances to Department of Defense personnel related to the type of appointment.   The method of appointment is determined by the U.S. Mission to NATO at the time of selection.



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Friday 23 January 2015

Vanuatu: External Final Evaluation of an OFDA-funded project (access to water and hygiene promotion)

Organization: Croix-Rouge Française
Country: Vanuatu
Closing date: 09 Jan 2015

The French Red Cross is looking for a consultant for the Final Evaluation of an OFDA-funded project (access to water and hygiene promotion), implemented by the FRC in Vanuatu. Project of 579 967 USD, targeting 2750 people.

Location: Vanuatu, Torba Province

Time Dedicated to the evaluation: 21 working days

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Heating, Ventilation and A/C Assistant

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occupied Palestinian territory: Legal Advisor

Organization: Diakonia Sweden
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 05 Jan 2015

Diakonia is a Swedish civil society organization working with a long-term and rights-based perspective to advance democracy and human rights, social and economic justice, gender equality, peace and justice in developing- and crisis-countries. Our mission is to change inequity, discrimination, unfair political, economic and social structures which generate poverty, oppression and violence.

Since 2004, Diakonia runs an International Humanitarian Law Resource Center (IHLRC) with the aim of increasing respect for international law, specifically IHL and IHRL, in the Israel-Palestinian conflict. The IHLRC focuses on legal research, legal analysis, production of reports, advocacy and outreach, specifically addressing third state responsibility and accountability among the humanitarian community. (...)

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Senior Policy Advisor, HIV, Health and Sustainability - New York

Core:

Innovation

Ability to make new and useful ideas work.

Leadership

Ability to persuade others to follow.

People Management

Ability to improve performance and satisfaction.

Communication

Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform.

Delivery

Technical/Functional:

Primary:

HIV, Health, and Development

Understanding and practical experience of issues related to HIV, Health, and Development and social determinants of health and the ability to apply them to strategic and/or practical situations.

Social Determinants of Health

Understanding and practical experience of social determinants of health, and the ability to apply them to strategic and/or practical situations.

Universal Health Coverage Monitoring

Ability to assess and monitor universal health coverage.

Sustainable Development

Knowledge of sustainable development concepts, principles and issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations, covering the economic, social and environmental dimensions.

Representation

Ability to productively share UNDP knowledge and activities (at UN and other venues).

Resource Mobilization

Ability to identify and organize programmes  and projects to implement solutions and generate resources.

Partnerships

Ability to engage with other agencies and forge productive working relationships.

Secondary:

Trends and emerging areas analytics

Ability to scan the horizon and identify approaches and initiatives to bring into policy and programme design.

Advocacy

Ability to advocate a point of view and influence others.

Knowledge Management

Ability to efficiently handle and share information and knowledge.

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Senior Program Officer – Collaborations Open Society Foundations – Africa Regional Office

The Open Society Foundations work to build vibrant and tolerant societies whose governments are accountable and open to criticism, whose laws and policies are open to debate and correction, and whose political institutions are open to the participation of all people. We seek to strengthen justice and the rule of law; broaden respect for human rights, including the rights of minorities; encourage pluralism and a robust diversity of opinion; deepen democratic practice and participation; expand economic equity; support effective governance; and invest in individuals, public and private organizations, and social movements that advance these goals.

We are a global network of foundations committed to local knowledge and national expertise. Our network includes national foundations, regional foundations, and other geographic programs operating in more than one hundred countries. At the same time, many programs with global reach operate from our four headquarters in Europe and the United States, including programs on digital information, documentary photography, drug policy, early childhood, education, fellowships, fiscal governance, higher education, human rights, international migration, justice, public health, scholarships, think tanks, and women’s rights. In addition to making grants to organizations and individuals, the Open Society Foundations engage in policy advocacy, legal advocacy and litigation, program-related investing, and public communications, as well as providing direct assistance to governments. Most programs and foundations in the network are governed or advised by their own boards.

The Open Society Foundations are the global philanthropies of George Soros, who, as chairman, plays an active role in the work of the foundations.

Purpose of Position:  The purpose of the Senior Program Officer (Collaborations) role is to enable the Africa Regional Office to fulfil its commitment to promote and support collaboration among the many Open Society Foundations programs that work in Africa. Open Society Foundations teams have a range of tools to deploy and bringing them into collaborative projects allows simultaneous use of multiple tools to advance our work. Many of the projects we undertake are complex and exhibit multiple dimensions making it desirable to bring programs with different thematic capacities together. In practice, this may sometimes require the post holder to take on significant substantive work themselves on a program issue, to convene cross-program groups of staff, to diagnose and help resolve practical challenges, or to promote or support ideas for new collaborations. In the current strategy cycle, the biggest element of the role is to help coordinate Open Society Foundations’ work on African Food Security in the context of Climate Change.

In 2014, a new cross-program tool – the shared framework – was launched in Open Society Foundations to promote collaborative work among programs on themes of broad interest to the foundations. The goal is to increase effectiveness by mobilizing and aligning a variety of tools and knowledge from regional foundations, thematic programs, and their partners to work toward a single set of objectives. The shared framework to address food security in Africa in the context of climate change is Open Society Foundations’ first shared framework, and it brings together Open Society Foundations’ four Africa-based foundations and several thematic programs.   A series of objectives have been agreed that advance the participation, influence, and interests of farmers and marginalized constituencies, particularly smallholders, women, pastoralists, the urban poor, youth, and the elderly’ in production and markets.

Open Society Foundations’ Africa Regional Office coordinates the food security shared framework and the holder of this senior program officer position will lead that work during the current four year strategy cycle. They will report to the Africa Regional Director. They will be responsible for convening and encouraging participation in food security collaborations, for helping participating programs to design, develop and implement projects and for trouble-shooting and helping to address challenges as they arise. They will be responsible for the strategic oversight and direction of the overall framework and for supporting programs to participate. They will coordinate use of the Reserve Fund allocated to support food security work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. OSF may add, change, or remove essential and other duties at any time.

This post is responsible for the oversight of the various elements that will comprise the Food Security shared framework and for supporting collaborative programming in Africa:

Internal program activities/responsibilities:

On food security shared framework:

Act as the primary point of contact for colleagues from around the network on matters related to the food security shared framework. In consultation with colleagues from participating programs and foundation offices, evaluate whether proposed initiatives meet the exacting requirement for the shared framework projects – to show unique insight, opportunity and Open Society Foundations’ capacity to make a difference;Receive requests for funds for food security work, review proposals and recommend appropriate allocation of resources;Monitor progress against shared framework goals, from the individual activity level through to the overall objectives;Liaising with colleagues involved with the shared framework who need assistance take forward their work alone and with others;Promoting and supporting participation by new programs;

On program collaborations in general:

Convening Africa-focused staff in combinations that increased shared understanding or effectivenessDiagnosing problems that prevent effective collaboration and helping to resolve themPromoting new ideas for collaborative work in the Africa area.

Admin responsibilities and Supervision

Working closely with the Africa Regional Office Programme Coordinator, design appropriate administrative systems and procedures in relation to the Food Security shared framework,Day to day monitoring of shared framework reserve fund and tracking of expenditureSupervise and support work by the Programme Coordinator assigned to food security work;Work with program coordinator to  ensure effective communication of shared framework progress and outcomes to Open Society Foundations programsEnsuring updates are shared via the appropriate KARL communities (equivalent of OSF intranet) as to progress with the Food Security Shared framework.

External relationships/activities

Keep abreast of the latest pan-African and international developments in the fields of food security and climate change;Develop and maintain strong contacts in food security and climate change arenas, in support of Open Society Foundations programs external engagement;Represent Open Society Foundations in collaborating with other donors, with grantees or other collaborators outside Open Society Foundations.When applicable arrange or support grant making in support of food security/climate change work or other collaborative projectsWhen applicable, identify, assess and hire consultants in support of food security/climate change work or other collaborative projects

Education/Experience:

Postgraduate qualification  in a relevant field, such as political economy, agricultural development, environmental science,  or substantial equivalent experience;Substantial relevant work experience in the fields of food security and/or climate change, and other open society fields in a Program Officer or Senior Program Officer roleProject and program management experience: experience of designing and implementing complex programs with extensive budgets;Experience setting up monitoring and evaluation systems; experience of reporting on program progress to senior management;Experience working remotely with global teamsGrant making/management experience

Skills Required:

Outstanding writing and presentation skillsStrong team-building and leadership skills, negotiation and diplomatic ability;Excellent written and spoken English;  good ability in another language widely used across Africa;Finance and budget management skills;Excellent analytical and organizational skills;Willingness and ability to travel for work and meet deadlines plus ability to work flexibly;Commitment to the aims and values of Open Society  FoundationsCurrent right to work in the UK

Start date: ASAP

Location: London

Duration: Permanent position

Working hours: Full time position, 40 hours per week

Compensation: Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package

To Apply: Please email a resume and cover letter to recruitment@opensocietyfoundations.org and include job code in subject line: AfRO-SPO


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Procurement Specialist (Vendor Management)


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Duty Station: New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Closing date: 1970-01-01


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Cameroon: Child Protection In Emergency Specialist

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Cameroon
Closing date: 07 Nov 2014

VACANCY

Post Title **: Child Protection in emergency Specialist**

Proposed level **: P3**

Type of contract : TA

Duration : 6 months

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Information Technology Specialist Appsw Worldwide

Job Title:Information Technology Specialist (APPSW)

Department:Department Of Transportation

Agency:Office of Inspector General

Job Announcement Number:JM-40-2015-0002

$89,924.00 to $116,901.00 / Per YearThursday, December 11, 2014 to Tuesday, December 23, 2014This is a full-time position.
- This is a permanent position.
1 vacancy in the following location:
District of Columbia, DC
Current permanent Federal employees with competitive status, former Federal employees with reinstatement eligibility; and applicants eligible for appointment under special appointing authorities (Schedule A; VEOA, etc.); special selection priority consideration under either the Department of Transportation (DOT) Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Transition Assistance (ICTAP) Program for well-qualified displaced or surplus candidates within the local commuting area.Public Trust - Background Investigation

About the Agency

The Office of Inspector General (OIG), works within the U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to promote efficiency and effectiveness, and prevent or stop waste, fraud and abuse in departmental programs. We do this through audits and investigations. OIG also consults with the Congress about programs in progress and proposed new laws and regulations. The Inspector General Act of 1978 gives the Office of Inspector General autonomy to do its work without interference. OIG carries out its mission by issuing audit reports, evaluations, management advisories, and other products with findings and recommendations to improve program delivery and performance.

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL LIKE VACANCIES IN THE ANNOUNCED DUTY LOCATION.

This position has been identified as a telework-eligible position.

This position is also announced to all U.S. Citiziens under announcement JM-40-2015-0003.

PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 100 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE AT MIDNIGHT ON THE CLOSING DATE OR AT MIDNIGHT ON THE DAY WE RECEIVE THE 100TH APPLICATION, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.

Occasional TravelTravel required less than 25% of the time.U.S. Citizen.This position is subject to a background investigation.Submit application and resume online by 11:59 P.M. EST on the closing date.

You will develop and work with customer groups to design and implement technology solutions using custom off-the-shelf (COTS) software and custom code to automate and enhance business processes. In accomplishing this, you will lead efforts with regards to software analysis, designing and developing new systems or modifying existing ones, documenting solutions and maintaining the implementations. You will also resolve any critical issues affecting the configuration of the information technology (IT) infrastructure that is developed, and conduct information requirements analysis to identify priority areas for improvement of current systems and applications.

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, you must have one year of specialized experience at least equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Examples of specialized experience includes: experience designing, analyzing, integrating, developing, migrating, testing, implementing and maintaining Microsoft Sharepoint platform.

In addition to meeting the specialized experience, applicants must show proficiency in the competencies listed below:

1. Attention to Detail: is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to details.

2. Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individual who use or receive the services or products that your work unit producers, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government, to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.

3. Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to non-verbal cues, and responds appropriately.

4. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information.

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Applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be further evaluated on their responses to the on-line announcement questions.

Eligible applicants will receive a numerical rating based on their responses to the application questions for this position submitted on-line via WWW.USAJOBS.GOV. These responses must be substantiated by your on-line resume. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible.

Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
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Preference Eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial three-year term may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).

Candidates will be asked to fill out a Declaration for Federal Employment (Optional Form 306).

APPLICANTS MUST MEET QUALIFICATIONS AND TIME-IN- GRADE REQUIREMENTS BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT.

Applications will not be accepted from non- status candidates. Non-status candidates are those individuals who do not have competitive status (e.g., reinstatement eligibility, transfer eligibility from another government agency, etc.) Except for disabled individuals, non-status candidates must be in the area of consideration. Competitive status is not required if applicant is a disabled individual who may be eligible for appointment under a special Schedule A appointing authority in the excepted service. Applicants who meet this provision may apply even if they are outside the area of consideration.

Candidates eligible for reinstatement must submit an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, from their last appointment. All status candidates must submit a copy of their most recent SF-50, and/or a copy of the last SF-50 that indicates they have competitive status.

Male applicant born after December 31, 1959, and who is subsequently selected for this position must certify that he is registered for the military selective service by the date he is to enter on duty. False certification may result in termination after appointment.

Relocation Expenses will not be paid.

If selected for this position, you will be subject to favorable adjudication of an employment suitability determination.
Best qualified candidates will be responsible for arranging and paying for their own travel expenses in conjunction with any required interviews, unless they are already employed by the Office of Inspector General at the U. S. Department of Transportation.

THIS AGENCY 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 AGENCY. THE DECISION ON GRANTING REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, POLITICAL AFFILIATION, UNION AFFILIATION OR NON AFFILIATION, MARITAL STATUS, NON- DISQUALIFYING PHYSICAL HANDICAP, OR ANY OTHER NON-MERIT REASON. THE OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG), U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or to find an individual unqualified, unsuitable, or unfit for employment based upon financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individual's employment experience should be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.

Applications submitted via WWW.USAJOBS.GOV must be received before midnight eastern time on the closing date of the announcement. No extensions will be granted. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE on-line resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Please make sure that the responses provided in the questionnaire are fully supported by your resume, that your resume is detailed and you have highlighted your most relevant experience for this position (to include starting and ending dates of employment for each position held), and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. If you fail to provide this information, it may result in you being rated "ineligible" or "not qualified" for this position.

If you exaggerate or falsify your experience, education and/or your responses to questions, your ratings are subject to change or you may be removed from employment consideration. Applicants who do not respond to the application questions will be rated ineligible.

If applying on-line poses a hardship to any applicant, the Servicing Personnel Office listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted on-line by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Servicing Human Resources Office PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who can provide assistance for on-line submission. Requests for extensions will not be granted.


Merit Promotion - All current Federal employees must submit a recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, current grade level and full performance level of the position held. All reinstatement eligibles/former Federal employees must submit a SF-50 documenting proof of competitive status, tenure, grade level and full performance level of the position.

Non-competitive eligibles - must submit proof of eligibility (i.e., SF-50 documenting the full performance level of a position held on a permanent basis).

VEOA - Preference Eligibles or veterans who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after substantially completing an initial three-year term may apply under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA). All veterans applying under the VEOA authority must submit a copy of their DD-214 (copy Member #4). If you are a current service member, in lieu of a DD-214, you may submit a statement from your military personnel center certifying the nature and dates of your service and expected date of separation.

SCHEDULE A - To receive consideration for Schedule A appointment, you must submit your certification from a State Vocational Rehabilitation Office or the Department of Veterans Affairs that you are likely to succeed in the performance of the position.

CTAP/ICTAP - If you are eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), a copy of your certificate of surplus status, certificate of expected separation, or a specific Reduction-in-Force notice establishing your eligibility under CTAP/ICTAP. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must meet all qualification requirements for the vacant position to include any selective factors; meet the definition of best qualified; and be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry.

Supporting documents may either be uploaded or faxed to 571-258-4052. The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays). The requested information MUST be received by fax within 48 hours prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement (not including Saturdays, Sundays or government holidays).

NOTE: Applicants who fail to submit all the required documentation listed above, in addition to their resumes, will be considered ineligible for further consideration for this announcement.

Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of your application status by the servicing human resources specialist via e-mail. It is essential that you have a current e-mail address on file and remove any restrictions from your e-mail account that may prohibit our contacting you via e-mail. You may also check the status of your application at WWW.USAJOBS.GOV.

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Thursday 22 January 2015

PR and Outreach Specialist - Tashkent

Project Title/Department: Rule of Law Partnership in Uzbekistan (ROL) Project/Good Governance Unit

Duty station: Tashkent

Work status (full time / part time): Full time

The overall goal of the project is competence and impartiality in judicial system. Project will provide technical assistance to the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan to enhance public access and trust, achieve greater alignment with international standards of integrity and rule of law in the civil courts. In addition, transparency of economic disputes will be increased in partnership with the Higher Economic Court. Law enforcement mechanisms will be improved to ensure comprehensive approach to enhancing accessibility of justice for citizens in partnership with the Judicial Department of the Ministry of Justice. To ensure sustainability, new court administration procedures and amendments to procedural legislation will be introduced into Civil Procedure Code and Economic Procedure Code and incorporated in the curriculum and resource materials of both Lawyer Training Center and Law University.

The ROL project will identify concrete challenges and implement corresponding activities that can measurably improve judicial functionality. Through agreed upon interventions, this project will help strengthen judicial independence and accountability, a critical step towards improving the rule of law in Uzbekistan and ensuring the nations’ further progress towards a democratic society. The project will work on improving services, making citizens feel invested in the court system and increasing citizen access to the courts (civil and economic). This will be achieved through improving judicial system performance, enhancing the knowledge and technical skills of judges, lawyers and court personnel and increasing responsiveness to citizen feedback regarding the judicial process.

The ROL project has 3 main objectives:

1)         Increasing court responsiveness to citizen feedback on civil justice administration through development of institutional mechanisms for public awareness raising;

2)         Enhancing the knowledge and technical skills of judges, lawyers and court personnel;

3)         Improving court administration systems and performance.

While the project envisions the Supreme Court of Uzbekistan as its primary point of contact and main national implementing partner, it will also closely collaborate with the Research Centre under the Supreme Court; the Judicial Department under the MOJ; the MOJ Lawyer Training Centre; the Tashkent State University of Law; the Higher Economic Court; the Legal Problems Research Centre and other justice sector reform champions which possess the political will to implement reforms. Through working with a number of partners, the project can ensure that maximum impact is achieved, as well as a strategic, coordinated and holistic approach to increasing public access to and trust in Uzbekistan’s judicial system. The approach will not only include national partners, but will also cooperate with international organizations and donors, to provide for a coordinated response to national development needs. Funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the project will closely work with USAID in accordance with the Cooperative Agreement No.AID-176-IO-14-00001.

Under direct supervision of the Project Manager and overall guidance of the Head of Good Governance Unit, the PR and Outreach Specialist will be responsible for the satisfactory achievement of the entrusted tasks, as described below:


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