The candidate will be responsible for: developing and executing government affairs & policy strategy; coordinating procedures and priorities across business units, ensuring a coordinated strategy that leverages across business capabilities, driving company to government projects, and advising GE businesses on a broad range of regional risk, policy and regulatory issues. The GE Africa Government Affairs & Policy Manager will represent GE's interests before federal and provincial institutions and interact with relevant third parties.

- Lead GE government affairs regional and business initiatives by planning and developing key strategies, implementing actions vis-à-vis federal institutions and regulatory agencies in a wide range of areas including international trade, finance/capital, energy, healthcare, environmental regulations, and intellectual property.

- Guide GE's economic policy formulation and stakeholder engagements

- Coordinate with GE leadership globally, GE businesses and GE regional executives on the development of positions on various issues and implementation of government affairs/policy projects.

- Work with members of the GE Africa team to ensure awareness of key issues and GE positions on those issues, and use their contacts with governments to maximum effect.

- Manage day to day operational requirements in order to ensure legal compliance and best practice in line with GE policy and strategies. Provide functional, technical and managerial support for major activities and projects.

- Build GE brand and understanding of GE capabilities and domain expertise with senior policy makers and influencers.

- Provide expert advice on the workings of the government institutions and decision-making procedures.

- Support sales to governments by helping sales teams tailor GE bids to government needs, marshaling government support and advocacy for GE's bids, and utilizing governmental financing

- Growth Playbook. Identify and quantify top governmental issues for GE and achieve results on those issues and opportunities

- Identify at an early stage emerging regulations and legislation that will affect GE, and ensure business awareness of the potential risks and benefits.

- Ensure GE's point of view is taken into account as governments and international organizations consider energy policies, laws, and regulations.

- Accountable for identifying legislative and business risks and implement interventions to deal and minimize impact on Business.

- Accountable for directing internal and external Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships related to government affairs and policy matters which impact on the business

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Duration of contract: Seven months

Type of contract: Consultancy

Specific Tasks

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the P4 Planning Chief, support UNICEF Ethiopia as part of the Donor Relations/PMU with the undertaking of the following tasks:

· Support the review, editing and finalization of the 61 donor reports due between August 2014 and April 2015. This includes monitoring compliance of implementation with UNICEF programmatic and technical obligations to the donor, and ensuring good quality and timeliness of submissions;

· Take the lead in updating the Ethiopia Country Office’s Resource Mobilization Strategy;

· Contribute to the development and finalization of ad hoc programme proposals and concept notes;

· Support the consolidation, production and timely submission of the 2014 Ethiopia Country Office Annual Report, due by mid-January 2015;

· Support and contribute to other fundraising processes as required.

Methodology

The consultant shall:

· As a member of the team, work with the PMU;

· Coordinate weekly and monthly priority schedule with the Planning Chief;

· Liaise with the Programme Section Chiefs / their OICs and any UNICEF officers identified by them as key in the development of the outputs.

Expected Deliverables

· As per attached approximate schedule and VISION information, 61 donor reports abiding to ECO quality and in line with donor requirements, submitted on time.

· Ad hoc programme proposals, abiding to ECO quality and donor requirements, submitted on time.

· ECO Annual Report finalized and uploaded on the UNICEF Annual Report portal by 31 December 2014.

Reporting

The consultant will be requested to submit monthly consultancy reports and a final consultancy report.

Expected background, Experience and Competency

· University degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Development Studies or similar fields of work;

· At least 5 years of relevant working experience in a development and emergency assistance environment, including reporting and communication work;

· Previous work experience with UNICEF on Report Writing/Donor Relations is highly desirable;

· Proven proficiency ins spoken and written English;

· Proficiency with Windows System programmes (i.e. word, excel, power point) as well as familiarity with Photoshop editor and office publisher are important assets;

· Skills which are essential for the effective and efficient fulfillment of the assignment: good analytical capacity; excellent editorial skills; high sense of responsibility; capacity to work easily in a team and to communicate and negotiate a common result; capacity to work under pressure; leadership and high facilitation skills; determination to achieve set results amidst competing priorities.

Apply online:http://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/careers.html

Applications must include motivation letter, an updated CV, and a completed UN Personal History Form (P-11) available for download on the same page.

Please DO NOT ATTACH COPIES OF TRANSCRIPTS, ACADEMIC DEGREES OR RECOMMENDATION LETTERS WITH THE APPLICATION.

UNICEF and UN candidates must also include two recent Performance Evaluation Reports.

Please apply online at http://www.unicef.org/ethiopia/careers.html

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applications from qualified women are encouraged

Coordinator for a High-level workshop on Sino-African relations regarding governance, peace and security, EthiopiaClosing Date: Monday, 16 July 2012

Consultancy: 3 months from 1. August (three months full time; then part time follow up for publication)

Objectives

Coordination of the workshop Support workshop contributors in editing their papers.

Principal tasks

Overall project management for the workshop (logistics and comms team is in place) Liaison with stakeholders and resource persons Develop detailed workshop programme Coordinate editing and review papers contributed.

Reporting

The position reports to the Programme Director or Outreach Leader The position coordinates with professional and support staff.

Special Qualifications

Relevant University Degree (MA or PhD) Excellent command of English and at least oral command of French; command of Mandarin would be an advantage At least 8 years of relevant professional experience Substantial knowledge of the subject matter (if available, include sample publications in your application) Substantial experience with international workshops and interactive workshop design 100% commitment and capability to deliver results at high standards Substantial exposure to different African countries and other continents

General requirements

National of a member state of the African Union Self starter; results oriented; self-organized; willing and able to work in an often difficult and highly complex environment; outstanding work ethics Team player with a true interest in other people Willing and able to

work in a multi-cultural, pan-African settingcontinuously meet demanding work standards / global good practiceflexibly adjust to frequent changes of specific objectives, priorities and institutional set-upcontribute significantly and demonstrably to the programme's mission Solid professional background in peace & security or related fields; your own expertise shall allow you to easily communicate with top experts; of critical importance are your interest and ability to rapidly grasp new ideas and situations, and to communicate clearly on these issues.

Application / Expression of Interest We welcome applications as well as expressions of interest. Applications should comprise of a) a motivation letter, clearly stating your key qualifications in respect to our work and the specific qualifications required for the position you apply for (check our web site for relevant information); b) your respective specific career interest and objective, c) a CV and references. All communication will be kept strictly confidential. We will acknowledge receipt of every application and expression of interest. Compensation is competitive at international level. The job is located in Addis Ababa.

Deadline for applications: 16th of July.

Please direct your communication to: Markus Koerner, Director APSP / IPSS a.i. application@ipss-addis.org Telephone inquiries: +251 911 523499 For more information on the APSP and details on the positions, please visit our website www.ipss-addis.org

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Permanent

Eklenmis 25/05/2011

M?sterimiz hakkinda
Our client is one of the leading PR agencies. For its future development plans, we are looking for:

MEDIA RELATIONS SUPERVISOR

Is tanimi
Reporting to the Account Director, the ideal candidate will be responsible for:

- Developing and enhancing relations with media;
- Persuading media to cover the related issue;
- Working in close cooperation with the team in order to get the appropriate information about the client.

Aradigimiz profil
The succesful candidate will have the following experience and skills:

- Bachelor's degree from reputable universities;
- Three to four years of experience in media relations, in TV channels as editor;
- Strong media relations;
- Interpersonal and analytical;
- No restrictions for traveling;
- English would be a plus.

Referans : MJCT2768

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Overview

The Security and Community Coordinator has single-point accountability for all security and community activities relating to the Ethiopian Exploration Program.

Security and Community activities will include support to field based exploration work programs and teams, provision of effective security management and ensuring the maintenance of effective community and security stakeholder engagement.

In particular the role is accountable for ensuring that security and community management activities are undertaken with a very high level of operating discipline according to the Standards, Procedures and approach outlined in the 'Minerals Exploration Way'.

The role:

manages, develops and continually improves the security and community capability within the program;ensures the program has the appropriate capacity and capability to effectively execute the security and community requirements for the program;responsible for delivering program security and community requirements matched to the work program, working closely with the Program HSEC Coordinator and Mineral Exploration Asset Protection Specialist;responsible for the delivery of program security and community requirements according to plan and Standards, Procedures and approach outlined in the 'Minerals Exploration Way' (including 'Success Through Safety');ensures that security and community risk issues and events are understood and managed and controls for material risks are appropriate and effective;develops and verifies performance against the Security Management Plan (SMP) and Firearms Control Plan (FCP);develops and facilitates appropriate security inductions for all program personnel;in the event of an emergency provides single point accountability for security and community liaison interfacing, including communication with the police, military, militia and community stakeholders develops and verifies performance against Project Personnel Relocation Plans;manages security and emergency management for all field activities for the program, including camp and travel security arrangements; maintains and verifies performance against the Project Security Stakeholder Engagement Plan;manages community issues according to the Community Stakeholder Engagement Plan and maintains the Project Grievance Register; provides a written security assessments prior to the commencement of a field activity in a new location to the Program Manager and MinEx Asset Protection Specialist; maintains single point accountability and oversight for the daily liaison and coordination of any police and, military support of exploration program activities, ensuring that they are supported and have the appropriate field disposition to support the work program; is responsible for the daily logistics coordination with conducts a daily security and community briefing during field activities;provides appropriate training and development to the identified Project Community Liaison Officer; monitors regional security atmospherics and provides specific security and community related advice to the Program Manager;assists in the coordination of medical evacuation in line with the Mineral Exploration Field Response Plan (FRP);manages security related incidents according to the SMP and FRP;provides a weekly written security and community report to the Program Manager and Mineral Exploration Asset Protection Specialist;provides a written 'end of field activity' security and community report to the Program Manager and Mineral Exploration Asset Protection Specialist including observations and recommendations;conducts monthly reviews of the SMP and FCP for functionality and provide amendments and recommendations to the Program Manager and Mineral Exploration Asset Protection Specialist; and is a role model with regard the BHP Billiton Charter, Guide to Business Conduct and 'Minerals Exploration Way'.

Requirements

Extensive service in uniformed forcesHeld leadership roles and served in specialist divisionMinimum Five years experience in a similar or equivalent role of security and community management outside the uniformed forcesA Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Security and community management or equivalentRelevant professional development training and qualificationsKnowledge of local customs and beliefsComputer literateAble to work with minimum supervisionAble to work with mixed nationalitiesGood communication and written skillsSignificant experience in field based projectsExperience in dealing with government agencies and local communitiesKnowledge of UK-US Principles on Security and Human Rights

How to Apply

Upload a copy of your CV online at http://jobs.bhpbilliton.com/ before 3 January 2011. 

Please note – it is a requirement that all internal MinEx applicants exercise courtesy and advise their immediate manager of their application.  

BHP Billiton has an overriding commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

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