African Civil Aviation Commission Recruits: Air Transport Expert

The African Civil Aviation Commission wishes suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below at its Headquarters based in Dakar, Senegal.Position: Air Transport Expert (P/2011/06)

Direct Line Supervisor:  Air Transport Officer

Level: P 1

Position Assignment
Participate to AFCAC activities and provide her/his expertise in the field of air transport under the supervision of the Air Transport Director
Main Responsibilities

• Participate in the implantation of the Yamoussoukro decisions in the field of air transport supervision
• Participate in the activities for the promotion sustainable development of air transport in Africa
• Provide his expertise about the issues of liberalization of air transport in Africa
• Facilitate and accelerate integration and freedom of movement of persons and goods in Africa
• Participate in the Directorate’s activities aiming at consumer protection
• Participate in the establishment of common rules fostering  a healthy competition among operators in the sector.
• Represent AFCAC during national and international meetings dealing  with air transport issues carry out other duties assigned by the Air Transport Director.

Training Requirements
Advanced University degree, preferably with specialization in public or business administration, or equivalent qualifications and experience.
Required Expertise and Skills

• Having worked for at least (10) years in a similar position
• If possible, having worked for international bodies
• Knowledge of financial and accounting management software
• Knowledge of the  United Nations accounting system
• Fluency in one of the  working languages of  AFCAC
• Knowledge of more than one of the  working  languages of AFCAC (including English) is a highly desirable  qualification.

Performance Indications

• Implementation of the budget
• Qualification of the administrative management
• Availability and quality of financial information
• Level of justification of the commitments
• Level of protection of property.

Functional Links

• Secretary General
• Other AFCAC staff.

External Links

• African Union
• African civil aviation organizations
• ICAO
• Various Partners.

How to Apply
The commission further encourages all applicants to forward their respective application directly to the following addresses.
Email: secretariat@afcac.org or Fax number: +221338232661
Address: 15 Boulevard de la Republique, BP 2356,Dakar, Senegal.
The Deadline for receiving application is 15^th February, 2011.
Please Note that:

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
• Applications not submitted in accordance with the indicated format may also be rejected
• Applications submitted  electronically should be in Word format
• Qualified African women are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Only applicants who are under serious consideration will be contacted with interviewed.   AFCAC will not respond to queries regarding information on the status of the vacancies.

Duration of Appointment:
Appointment will be on a three years fixed term non career basis (first year is probationary).
Duties, Obligations and Privileges

• AFCAC staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the Secretary General and may be assigned to any activities.
• AFCAC staff members are expected to a conduct themselves in a manner befitting their status as internal civil servants.
• The benefits of AFCAC staff members will be those included in the Seat Agreement between AFCAC and Senegal.

Classification of Posts and Staff
The classification of posts and staff will be similar to those of ICAO and the United Nations system.
Salaries and Allowances
The salaries will be those of ICAO and the United Nations System.
Note:
Application form to be filled by applicants on the African  Civil Aviation Commission
(AFCAC) website.

African Civil Aviation Commission Recruits: Head of Administrative and Finance

The African Civil Aviation Commission wishes suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below at its Headquarters based in Dakar, Senegal.Position: Head of Administrative and Finance

Direct Line Supervisor: Secretary General
LEVEL: P1

Position Assignment

• Managing AFCAC’s various activities in the field of administration and finance and ensuring the safeguard of its properly

Main Responsibilities

• International activities and in support to the Secretary General
• Contributed to a set of procedures, practices, standards and tools are compatible with the ICAO regulations and practices in order to ensure a sound management and adequate and reliable control of AFCAC’s administrative, financial and accounting activities

Annual Budget

• Develop the budgets to be presented to the Secretary General, then to the Bureau and the Plenary Sessions

Management of AFCAC accounts and keeping of accounting records

• Follow-up of account supply requests

Monitor third-party accounts

• Co-sign settlement cheques
• Control the reliability of account records
• Control bank reconciliation statements
• Control cash book management and secure its holding

Reporting

• Analyze the financial and accounting statements
• Control the transfer statements of payments at source and social contributions
• Prepare the quarterly management reports (accounting and financial statements technical implementation statements, commitment implementation statements)
• Control and approval of invoice settlement files

Salary Management

• Validate the staff salaries statements and ensure the exhale control
• Check and stamp the salary payrolls and the staff payrolls statement

Procurement Contracts

• Prepare the call for bids and consultation file

Management of Capital Assets and Values

• Ensure the safeguard of AFCAC property
• Supervise the management of premises

Training Requirements

• Advanced University degree or equivalent academic qualification, Specialization in aeronautics economics of air transport or air transport or air transport management

Required Expertise and Skills

• Extended experience, 10 years in management positions with responsibilities, including the development of policies and procedures in the field of air transport in collaboration with government agencies regulating air traffic or which have equivalent responsibilities
• Good communication and writing skills
• Quality of listening to partners Mobility
• Fluency in one of the working languages of AFCAC
• Knowledge of more than one of the working languages of AFCAC (including English) is a highly desirable qualification
• Performance Indications
• Relevance of advice provided
• Quality of contributions to studies and projects
• Quality of AFCAC representation in international meetings

Operational Links
Air Transport Director
Other AFCAC staff

External Links
Members states financial services
Suppliers
Other partners
How to Apply
The commission further encourages all applicants to forward their respective application directly to the following addresses.
Email: secretariat@afcac.org or Fax number: +221338232661
Address: 15 Boulevard de la Republique, BP 2356, Dakar, Senegal.
The Deadline for receiving application is 15^th February, 2011.
Please Note that:

• Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Monitoring and Evaluation Officers at AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization involved in the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders including government agencies, universities, other non-governmental organizations and donors to fight the HIV scourge. APIN’s goal is not just to reduce the rate of growth of HIV epidemic in Nigeria, but also to ultimately reverse its course. Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan.
In order to strengthen our Strategic Information (SI) unit for its newly enlarged role, we seek qualified and competent candidates to assume the position at our Abuja office:
Position: Monitoring and Evaluation Officers
Reporting to the Program Director, the job holder would have responsibility for developing and implementing systems for monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the Program, including obtaining data from the program sites, evaluating performance vis-a-vis set targets, reporting on achievements and progress made and recommending appropriate improvement options.
Job Tasks

• Provide technical assistance to program sites in the collection, analysis, reporting and use of output data for program improvement.
• Collate monthly reports, provide feedbacks to the sites and maintain a functional database
• Disseminate program output data to program officers, donors and the federal Government on demand.
• Conduct data quality audit at the program sites to ensure compliance with monitoring and evaluation plans and procedures.
• Develop appropriate data collection tools and procedures for all reporting needs
• Develop and support the implementation of operational research.
• Monitor the progress of the program towards Country Operating Plan (COP) targets and provide feedback to the program office and sites.
• Work with program officers, site monitoring and evaluation committees to ensure that program reports and data meet acceptable quality standards and promote their utilization by relevant end users
• Coordinate/participate in unit/departmental meetings and trainings, and attend stakeholder meetings and trainings on behalf of the organization.

Minimum Qualification & Experience

An MBBS and MPH or any other relevant Master’s degree; five (5) years experience in the monitoring and evaluation of health programs, especially HIV/AIDS programs
Required Competencies

• Report writing and oral/written communication skills
• Working knowledge of program monitoring and evaluation
• Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
• Basic knowledge of statistics & good knowledge of statistical methods
• Working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standard for monitoring and evaluation
• Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
• Confidentiality
• Analytical thinking
• Team orientation

MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng to apply online by completing an application form• They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position and addressing the person, specification listed above. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name. All online applications must be completed and submitted on or before February 15^th 2011. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing,  emailing, etc.) is essential for this position; and candidates must be willing to do local travels.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for this position are therefore encouraged to apply.

Job Vacancy for Program Assistant at Aids Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization involved in the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders including government agencies, universities, other non-governmental organizations and donors to fight the HIV scourge. APIN’s goal is not just to reduce the rate of growth of HIV epidemic in Nigeria, but also to ultimately reverse its course. Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan.In order to strengthen our Strategic Information (SI) unit for its newly enlarged role, we seek qualified and competent candidates to assume the position at our Abuja office:
Position: Program Assistant (Abuja)
Reporting to the Program Associate, the job holder will have the responsibility of providing support in the collection and collation of reports from the program sites as well as keeping of relevant records
Job Tasks

• Maintain and update summary reports for service output for Harvard and APIN implementing sites and effect monthly uploads on the internet.
• Maintain and update summary reports for training output for Harvard and APIN implementing sites and effect monthly uploads on the internet.
• Provide support to the Program Associate in carrying out quality audits of training and service reports on a monthly basis
• Track the implementation of sites reports on the GON Logistics Health Program Management Platform and provide feedback to the program Associate
• Makes necessary logistics arrangements for Strategic Information-related training programs, including sending out letter/mails to participants
• Organize and maintain schedules of all meetings and trainings involving the strategic information unit in collaboration with the Program Associate

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• A first degree in the Sciences or Social Sciences, with at least one year experience in data collection, entry and analysis

Required Competencies

• Numeracy
• Demonstrable skills in the use of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook are essential. Skills in file maker Pro 10 is desirable
• Report writing and oral/written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
• Ability to organize and coordinate training programmes
• Confidentiality
• Pro-Activeness
• Analytical thinking
• Team Orientation

MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng to apply online by completing an application form• They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position and addressing the person, specification listed above. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name. All online applications must be completed and submitted on or before February 15^th 2011. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing,  emailing, etc.) is essential for this position; and candidates must be willing to do local travels.

Job Vacancy for Database Associate at Aids Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN)

AIDS Prevention Initiative in Nigeria (APIN) is a non-governmental donor-funded organization involved in the prevention, treatment, care and support of HIV/AIDS in Nigeria. Since 2001, we have worked closely with key stakeholders including government agencies, universities, other non-governmental organizations and donors to fight the HIV scourge. APIN’s goal is not just to reduce the rate of growth of HIV epidemic in Nigeria, but also to ultimately reverse its course. Our prevention, treatment, care and support activities span forty-two sites in ten states of the Federation and are coordinated from our offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan.
Position: Database Associate (Abuja)
Reporting to the Database Specialist, the job holder would have the responsibility of supporting the database management process of the program at both the Program Office and the site level collaboration with implementing partners
Job Tasks

• Carry out routine data cleaning activities.
• Analyze and summarize sites’ error logs on a monthly basis, highlighting emergent technical assistance needs as well as track sites’ usage and response to database error logs.
• Provide online and onsite technical assistance to data management teams at the Program sites
• Work closely with the Database Specialist to ensure data are of acceptable quality and standard and carry out data quality Assessments
• Participate in the regular review of data management Standard Operating Procedures and site assessment  tools

Minimum Qualification & Experience

• A B.Sc. or HND in Computer Science or Information Science, with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Information Technology, including data collection, entry, analysis and database design and management. Work experience in the Harvard PEPFAR program is an added advantage, while demonstrable skill in the use of Filemaker Pro10 is desirable

Required Competencies

• Report writing and oral/written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment
• Basic knowledge of statistics and statistical methods
• Working knowledge of current HIV/AIDS guidelines and standards for monitoring and evaluation
• Confidentiality
• Pro-activeness
• Analytical thinking
• Team orientation

MODE OF APPLICATION
Qualified and interested applicants should visit www.apin.org.ng to apply online by completing an application form• They should also upload their CV, which must contain a suitability statement, highlighting how their knowledge, skills and experience make them suitable for the position and addressing the person, specification listed above. The statement should not exceed a page and must appear on the first page of the CV, which must be saved in Microsoft Word and as applicant’s name. All online applications must be completed and submitted on or before February 15^th 2011. Late applications will not be considered and only shortlisted will be contacted.
Computer literacy/skills in usage of personal productivity tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet browsing,  emailing, etc.) is essential for this position; and candidates must be willing to do local travels.
APIN offers very competitive terms of employment and is an equal opportunity employer. Women who are qualified for this position are therefore encouraged to apply.