OPPORTUNITIES IN MASERU AT IFAD , JUNE 2017

Country Programme Manager (Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, Zimbabwe) – IFAD 

Closing Date: 7 June 2017 (at midnight Central European Time - GMT+2) 

Salary:

UN P5 salary range: US$ 84,721 – US$ 103,835, net-base salary, plus post-adjustment, not taxable in host country, with standard UN compensation package.  Please see this site for details: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=SAL 

Job Summary: 

The Country Programme Manager (Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland and Zimbabwe) (CPM) is responsible for management of IFAD’s agricultural development programmes in all four countries, and related staff. 

The CPM’s duty station is in Rome, Italy. There is a sub-regional hub in Mozambique.  A new country office is due to be opened in Malawi, for which the CPM will be accountable. 

Full Job Description: 

The Country Programme Manager is accountable for the IFAD core values of integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of assigned IFAD programmes. 

The CPM’s accountabilities and key results include advocacy for and enhancement of national government programmes that improve the access of poor rural people to natural resources; agricultural technologies; financial services; markets; employment opportunities and enterprise development. 

The CPM additionally promotes capacity building of the rural poor in terms of the skills required for their participation in national and local policy and programming processes.

The key results expected comprise five broad thematic areas, which are reviewed in more detail in the Appointment Brief, accessible through the links below:  

• Country Programme Strategy
• Country Programme Management
• Partnership Building
• Policy dialogue
• Knowledge management 

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialised United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. 

IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.  These roles will support this activity at country level. 

Closing Date:

Applications are welcome until the deadline of Central European Time (GMT+2) on 7 June 2017. 

Application Instructions:

Oxford HR has been retained as an executive search consultant to assist IFAD with the search for suitable candidates. 

To apply for this position, please complete the Oxford HR online application process using the link below, including: 

• An up-to-date CV (no more than 3-4 sides of A4)
• A detailed statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining why you are interested in this post and how your skills and experience make you suitable.
• The Oxford HR Online Form.
• Oxford HR’s Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (optional).  

Information from this form will not be used as part of the selection process. 

Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland and Zimbabwe:

http://oxfordhr.co.uk/job/country-programme-manager-lesotho-malawi-swaziland-and-zimbabwe 

Please also go to the following link and submit the IFAD online application form:

https://job.ifad.org/psc/IFHRPRDE/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/s/WEBLIB_IFA_FORM.ISCRIPT1.FieldFormula.IScript_IFADSimulation?route=viewJobPosting&joid=1519 

You should receive an automatic message confirming your application. For any queries about IFAD’s applicant portal, please contact erecruit@ifad.org

Programme Officer, Policies and Institutions

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Programme Officer, Policies and Institutions.

Under the supervision of the Head of the Natural Resources Governance and Food Security Programme, the Programme Officer (Policies and Institutions) will provide technical input and backstopping the planning and implementation of rural and agricultural transformation in pursuit of Agenda 2063 goals, Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) and NEPAD Blue Print on Rural Transformation. The focus is to support the strengthening systemic capacity with particular emphasis on institutional development, policy alignment and formulation, implementation and review.

Required Skills and Competencies

1. Significant experience in programme formulation and implementation including planning and monitoring implementation.
2. Strong organization and follow up skills including the ability to handle competing priorities and meet all deadlines and commitments.
3. Excellent communication, writing and editing skills.
4. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
5. Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
6. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
7. Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
8. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
9. Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
10. Creative thinking and problem solving skills.
11. Good organisation, planning and time management skills.
12. Sound analytical skills.
13. Excellent interpersonal skills.
14. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
15. Ability to work with others as a team.

Education and Experience:

Candidates must have a minimum qualification of a Bachelors’ degree in a relevant field (e.g. Management, Capacity development, agribusiness, etc.). Candidates must have at least five (5) years of progressive field experience in the technical field with experience in international development organisation and/or public sector environment.

Application: To apply, please submit the following:

1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
2. Detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas
5. A recent performance evaluation report (for internal candidates only).

Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$29,287.00 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,196.80 per annum), Pension (19% of basic salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, June 5 2017 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 1234

Halfway House

Midrand, 1685

Email: hr@nepad.org; rebeccao@nepad.org

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Programme Officer, Sustainable Tourism

The NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Programme Officer, Sustainable Tourism

Under the supervision of the Head of the Natural Resources Governance and Food Security Programme, the Programme Officer, Sustainable Tourism will provide technical support and coordinate the implementation of NEPAD’s programmatic interventions in the area of Tourism. The Programme Officer will offer technical input and support in the development and production of technical knowledge, documents and support networking activities with African Union (AU) member countries, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), private sectors, as well as Non-Governmental Organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners.

Required Skills and Competencies

1. Excellent knowledge and experience in sustainable tourism within the following areas is essential:
   1. Green growth and tourism, mitigation and adaptation issues around sustainable Tourism.
   2. Sustainable Development Goals and eco-tourism.
   3. Ethical and Social Dimensions of Tourism.
   4. Regional integration through free movement of people, goods and services.
2. Excellent communication, writing and editing skills.
3. Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure with a wide range of individuals and institutions.
4. Able to work under minimal supervision, be proactive, initiative and with sound judgment.
5. High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
6. Maintain confidentiality at the highest level at all times.
7. High level of integrity and accountability, flexible approaches to work coupled with enthusiasm, commitment and energetic.
8. Ability to leverage limited resources and staff for maximum impact.
9. Creative thinking and problem solving skills.
10. Good organisation, planning and time management skills.
11. Sound analytical skills.
12. Excellent interpersonal skills.
13. Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-national environment.
14. Ability to work with others as a team.

Education and Experience:

1. Candidates must have a minimum qualification of a Bachelor degree in Development Studies/ Tourism Management / Natural Resources or related qualification with a minimum of five (5) years progressive working experience in the public sector, multilateral institutions, international non-governmental or similar organizations nationally, regionally and / or internationally.

Application: To apply, please submit the following:

1. A motivation letter stating reasons for seeking employment with the NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency.
2. Detailed and updated curriculum vitae (CV), not exceeding five (5) pages and indicating your nationality, age and gender.
3. Three (3) referees with good knowledge of the candidate’s work, furnishing full contact details, telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
4. Certified copies of degrees and diplomas
5. A recent performance evaluation report (for internal candidates only).

Remuneration: Indicative basic salary of US$29,287.00 per annum plus other entitlements e.g. Post Adjustment (57% of basic salary), Housing allowance ($21,196.80 per annum), Pension (19% of basic salary) in conformity with the rules and procedures applicable to internationally recruited staff of the African Union.

Applications must be received not later than Monday, June 5 2017 and should be addressed to:

Head of Human Resources

NEPAD Planning and Coordinating Agency

P O Box 1234

Halfway House

Midrand, 1685

Email: hr@nepad.org; rebeccao@nepad.org

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Careers at AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS

AFRICAN COURT ON HUMAN AND PEOPLES’ RIGHTS

The Court was established by virtue of Article 1 of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the establishment of an African Court on Human Peoples’ Rights, adopted on 9 June 1998. The Protocol came into force on 25 January 2004. The Court is the first continental judicial body charged with ensuring the protection of human and peoples’ rights. The Court became operational in 2006 and its seat is in Arusha, in the United Republic of Tanzania.

The Court invites applications from citizens of African Union Member States for the following position:

 Job title: Assistant Accountant

 Post level: GSA5

 Supervisor: Senior Finance Officer

 Directorate: Registry of the Court

 Duty station: Arusha

Please find below the detailed vacancy announcement or click here to access it via the Court's website.

Lesotho Mounted Police Service Recruitment , June 2017

The INTERPOL General Secretariat employs approximately 800 staff members from 100 different countries. Staff are based at the main Secretariat building in Lyon, France, the Global Complex for Innovation in Singapore, or in one of our regional offices.

Approximately one-third of these staff are seconded or detached by their national law enforcement administrations in INTERPOL’s 190 member countries; the others are international civil servants hired under contract directly by the Organization.

INTERPOL accepts applications from nationals of all its member countries to ensure that the organization remains truly representative. Staff work in the organization’s four official languages: Arabic, English, French and Spanish.

INTERPOL’s staff values are respect, integrity, excellence, teamwork and innovation. The actions of international officials should be guided by these values which they should reflect in their work and daily activities through their actions and behaviour.

How to apply

JOB POSITION TENABLE AT THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED LOCAL CANDIDATES FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION TENABLE AT THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE:

Accountant General

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Under the general oversight of the Principal Secretary for Finance, the Accountant General is responsible for leading the Treasury Department in the keeping of proper books of accounts, financial management and periodic financial reporting for the Government of Lesotho (GOL). He/she should, among others, ensure efficient management of expenditure/costs, cash, cash requirements, funds and similar treasure and efficient collection of revenue. He/she should ensure existence of effective internal control systems and system of accounting in respect of the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditures/costs of GOL. He/she should set financial/accounting standards for the Line Ministries in order to assist in enhancing accountability through timely, relevant and reliable financial reporting. He/she should provide strategic direction in development of appropriate financial/accounting policies and standards.

MAIN DUTIES

To provide strategic direction in the collection and banking of revenue, management of cash, cash equivalents, funds and similar treasure and disbursement of public monies;

To oversee development of legislation, policies and procedures in relation to accounting by the Government;

To monitor Government Financial and Accounting Operations;

To facilitate production of financial reports and disseminate to relevant stakeholders; To lead and manage the Treasury Department to ensure it meets its goals.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Education and Training

Chartered Accountant plus Masters in Business Administration/Master of Business Studies/Master of Commerce plus Five (5) years working experience at Senior Managerial level in Accounting or Finance environment OR

Chartered Accountant plus Bachelor’s Degree in Business Admin/B.Com or Finance plus Seven (7) years working experience at Senior Managerial level in accounting or finance environment OR

Masters in Accounting/Finance plus General Accountant/CIPFA Advanced Diploma plus Seven (7) years working experience at Senior Managerial level in accounting or finance.

NB: Must be a member of a recognized Professional Accounting or Finance Body.

Work experience

In-depth and extensive experience in treasury/portfolio/asset/liquidity management, accounting and finance.

Experience in change processes in finance and accounting environment. Experience in team building and management.

Experience in public sector finance and accounting is an added advantage.

Technical competencies:

Thorough knowledge of and experience in preparation and interpretation of consolidated financial statements.

Good experience in treasury, liquidity and financial risk management.

Strong financial orientation and ability to develop solid working relationships with end users. Strong change management orientation and experience.

Proven people management skills and leadership.

Extensive knowledge of preparation for audit and handling of audit process. Knowledge of Public Service Rules and Regulations is an added advantage.

Familiarity with the Financial Management and Accountability Act, 2011, Procurement Regulations and Treasury Regulations 2014 is an added advantage.

Knowledge of the IPSAS or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), or other GAAP is a must.

Familiarity with the IFMIS operations is an added advantage.

Proactivity and ability to work independently on issues affecting a team and organization.

Personal Competencies

Ability to work with colleagues from varying backgrounds. Strong analytical, problem solving and conceptual skills.

Solution and results focused.

Ability to work under pressure and deliver results within strict deadlines. Attention to details and time conscious.

Other competencies

Applicants must pass an assessment test.

Submission:

Applications on relevant forms GP103 for job seekers and GP 104 for serving officers accompanied by comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CVs) indicating names and contact details of at least two (2) referees, and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts on or before 16th June, 2017 at 16:30 hours. All applications addressed to the Director of Human Resources, Ministry of Finance, P.O. Box 395, Maseru 100 should be submitted to:

Government Complex, Finance House, First Floor, Room No. 1009.

VACANCIES AT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF LESOTHO , JUNE 2017

The National University of Lesotho is in Roma, some 34 kilometers southeast of Maseru, the capital of Lesotho. The Roma valley is broad and is surrounded by a barrier of rugged mountains which provides magnificent scenery. The university enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. The governing body of the University is the Council and academic policy is in the hands of Senate, both Council and Senate being established by the Act

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Graduate Trainee at Standard Lesotho Bank , June 2017

Human Capital:

Attracting and retaining key talent, providing learning and development initiatives, governance of performance management and reward schemes, centres of excellence to drive and embed Standard Bank values and culture.

Job Purpose

To provide the necessary service and support for Human Capital solutions in an effort to enhance effective relationships between the Human Capital Department and all     departments. Encompasses enabling employee lifecycle events such as recruiting (assessment and selection),well as continually searching for process improvement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Interpret Conditions of Service & HC policies and promote awareness to employees
Administer promotions, confirmations,  relocations & relief procedures.
Co-ordinate and implement recruitment and selection processes .
Update employee personal records (both manual and computerised)
Keep custody of performance evaluation outcomes in liaison with HC  Business Partner and line management.
Provide solutions to managers and employees on people issues timely and effectively
Implement staff welfare issues e.g. Wellness programme
Work closely with HC Business Partner to ensure effective utilisation of HC products and services.
Deliver HC related communication to staff and line management in consultation with HC Business Partner.
Work closely with HC Business Partner to enforce and monitor management of Under Performers.
Prepare and submit special activity and monthly HC reports
Preferred Qualification and Experience

Degree in Human Resource

Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise

Knowledge of and ability to interpret human resources policies, procedures, labour legislations and practices
Good knowledge and understanding of the Standard Lesotho Bank HC operating model
Understand and apply the people management processes and principles adhered to within HC and across the broader Bank.
Differentiate between good and poor performance and manages each effectively.
Detailed knowledge of internal HC processes and procedures, service & quality.

Closing date: 9 June 2017

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RECRUITMENT AT LESOTHO HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY , JUNE 2017

MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE LESOTHO HIGHLANDS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (LHDA)

Applications are invited from suitably qualified Lesotho or South African nationals to serve on the Board of Directors of the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) in the portfolios of Legal, Project Management, Socio-Economic Development, Audit & Risk Management and Operations & Maintenance. The LHDA is tasked with the implementation, operation and maintenance of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project within Lesotho. The Lesotho Highlands Water Project is a binational project of the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho and the Government of the Republic of South Africa aimed at harnessing the water resources of the highlands of Lesotho for the benefit of both countries.

Members of the Board of Directors must be fluent in English and are required to have competence in analytical, communication, teamwork and management/leadership skills as well as some knowledge of the operating environment of the LHDA or of similar organizations. All candidates must have at least ten years post qualification experience in their field(s) of expertise.

Members of the Board may be required to participate in sub-committees, undertake special investigations and provide expert advice in areas of their disciplines and experience.

Remuneration of Members of the Board will be market related and shall cover preparation and attendance at Board Meetings, sub-committee work and ad-hoc work such as special delegated tasks or investigations. Members of the Board will be fully reimbursed for authorised expenditure incurred in the performance of their duties. Typical expenses include travel, accommodation, telephone, secretarial and courier services.

Specific requirements for each of the five portfolios are:

Legal

The candidate shall be an admitted Advocate/Attorney either in Lesotho or South Africa with at least three (3) years’ experience as a board member. Experience in environmental and/or construction law is a pre-requisite.

Project Management

The Project Management portfolio deals mainly with the implementation of Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project. The emphasis of the portfolio will be on the successful design and construction of Phase II within budget. The individual will head the multi-disciplinary sub-committee made up of civil and electrical engineers, environmental and social experts as well as experts in the fields of contract law, finance and project management of large multi-billion civil engineering projects.

Socio-Economic Development

A degree and a post-graduate qualification in Sociology, Anthropology or Socio-Economic Development with experience in compensation, resettlement and development programmes.

Audit and Risk Management

A Chartered Accountant with skills in Audit, Accounting and Finance as well as knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and project management. A post-graduate qualification in Business Management or Administration will be an added advantage.

Operations and Maintenance

An internationally recognized university degree and an affiliation with a professional body in any of the following engineering disciplines: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering. Experience on a large water sector or electrical power generation facility is required.

Interested individuals for each of the above portfolios are requested to send their applications with a detailed CV, names and respective addresses of three referees by 30th

June, 2017 at 16:00 hours to:

Principal Secretary

Ministry of Water

3rd Floor, Christie House

P O Box 772

Maseru

Lesotho

e-mail address: likhapa.seutloali85@gmail.com

PSI LESOTHO CAREERS , DEADLINE 15 JUNE 2017

HTS Manager

SUMMARY: USAID/CDC

In October 2011 PSI Lesotho launched the Testing and Referral Gateway for Enhanced Sustainability (TARGET) Project funded by Centre for Disease Control (CDC). This project contributes directly to Lesotho’s National Multi-Sectoral HIV Prevention Strategy, by reducing the impact of HIV and AIDS in Lesotho by deploying evidenced-based sexual and biomedical prevention and linkages programs. TARGET uses innovative strategies to provide confidential, community-based HIV testing and counselling services (HTS).

The purpose of this position is to manage all TARGET and DREAMS HIV Testing services initiative. This includes direct overseeing of ACT, TARGET and DREAMS HT Services in 5 PEPFAR supported districts, collaboration and partnership with relevant network partners including DHMT/District Councils and treatment partners, health facilities/hospitals and Community based Organizations at the district/community level to ensure the smooth running of HT Service delivery.

This position is based at PSI Head Office in Maseru and reports to the Senior HTS Program Manager and expected to travel 50% of the time.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Project Management
Oversee ACT, TARGET and DREAMS HT Service delivery.
Work in consultation with PSI M&E/Research Department in identifying the areas to target for service delivery.
Organize meetings with DHMTs/Partners to identify and deal with all issues related to HTS initiative.
Ensure that a system for supply chain of all relevant medical consumables and test kits is in place to avoid any stock outs in all respective HTS areas.
Liaise with promotion team and IPC Agents and LETLAMA to conduct awareness programs to ensure highest publicity of HTS.
Ensure that community ARV initiation collaboration activities run smoothly at all times
Ensure that counselors have sufficient record/data from treatment partner’s/health facilities to carry out outreach services.
Ensure that provision of HTS outreaches are of high quality and in alignment with MOH SOPs
Participate in the development of all necessary HTS tools including SOPs.
Ensure provision of on- the -job training to new staff including temporary, volunteers and students
Ensure a high level of client satisfactory with all HT Services through the use of feedback survey in collaboration with research department

Information, Communication and Learning
Ensure that relevant IEC materials on relevant topics of interest to clients are available to counselors at all times and in good condition and accessibility of both male and female condoms.
Ensure that experiences and best practices are documented and shared across the organization and region in consultation with the supervisor.


Collaboration and Partnership
Liaise with relevant network partners to build harmonious relations and joint decision making related to outreaches including client indexing and community ARV initiation activities.
Make regular follow ups with referral points to ensure proper referral/linkages to post-test services and make necessary recommendations as and when deemed necessary.
Organize meetings with relevant stakeholders operating in the delivery of HT Services and ensure inclusion of the chiefs and community councilors
Mobilize communities in collaboration with other network partners to support community outreach activities.
Attend regular meetings and events organized by other stakeholders for information sharing on HIV/AIDS related issues

Human Resource Management
Work with Senior HTC Program Manager and counsellor supervisors to ensure training of counselors is effectively done
Ensure that the staff is allocated responsibilities in a manner that is responsive to meeting the specified goals of the project
Ensures adherence to quality assurance and quality improvement compliance objectives according to national standards
Looks after welfare of staff under your supervision and address their concerns
Supervises, support, motivates and manages performance of supervisees

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of degree in Health Science, Psychology, Counseling, or any other related field plus 3-4 years’ experience in HTS program management.
Clinical background with comprehensive ART and sexual reproductive health experience

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Ability to perform according to PSI Prime competencies
Knowledge of reproductive health issues, particularly HIV/AIDS
Knowledge of the Lesotho health and social services sector
Ability and willingness to work outside normal working hours, as required by scheduling
Demonstrate ability to work sensitively and compassionately with a diverse range of people including Key population groups
Strong interpersonal skills, including fluency in English and Sesotho
Personal commitment to the fight against HIV/AIDS
Strong local knowledge of MOH hospitals, health centers and clinics
Computer proficient

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your cover letter, resume/curricula vitae (CV), list of 3-5 professional references (with contact information, supervisory references preferred), and scanned copy of all academic qualifications to PSI Lesotho by email at htsmanager@psi.co.ls. Only email submissions will be accepted. While all application submissions will be reviewed and considered, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. The application submission deadline is 12:00 p.m. local time on Thursday, 15th June 2017.

Job Posts at Council on Higher Education , Deadline 9 June 2017

Accounts Clerk

Job Summary

Assists Accountant with preparation of general ledger;

Assist Accountant with primary recording of invoices, preparation of payment vouchers and recording of payments;

Prepares files for accounting documents and assist with retrieval of files; and Provides clerical assistance to the Finance Section including distribution and collection of invoices and cheques for internal signature and issue to suppliers.

Qualifications

Certified Accounting Technician or equivalent and at least three (3) years related work experience.
NB: Experience in the use of Pastel Accounting system will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies

Knowledge of basic accounting; Analytical skill; Ability to deal with figures and to use spreadsheets; Reliability; Attention to detail.

Accreditation and Compliance Officer

Job summary
Performs a desk analysis to assess completeness of submissions for programme accreditation and institutional audits;
Assists the Principal Officers in reviewing reports submitted by the review panels;
Compiles up-to-date database for nationally recognized institutions and accredited programmes to ensure compliance and customer satisfaction; and Assist the Principal Officers in checking completeness of the Improvement Plans for accredited programmes and audited institutions.
Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in either Education Management or Measurement and Evaluation or equivalent with at least five (5) years relevant working experience.

NB: Experience in working in the Higher Education environment will be an added advantage.

Key Competencies
Knowledge of the higher education system and the Higher Education Act; 2004 and other higher education policy documents;
Analytical thinking skills, Ability to work without close supervision; Strong organisational and communication skills; Customer focus and delivery orientation and Ability to work in a team setting.

Secretary/Receptionist

Job Summary

To provide effective and efficient secretarial and administrative support services including reception and switchboard operation.

Qualifications

Diploma in Secretarial Studies or Equivalent with at least three (3) years related work experience.

Key Competencies

Business acumen; Professionalism; Good interpersonal ability; Ability to communicate clearly; Ability to type and operate computer office

To apply:

Please send application letter, certified copies of academic certificates,Curriculum Vitae and two reference letters to:

The Chief Executive

Council on Higher Education (CHE)

P.O. Box 14046

Maseru 100

Lesotho

Or hand deliver at the CHE offices located at 5 Bowker Road, Old Europa, near Centre for Accounting Studies by 4:00p.m. on Friday 9th June 2017. Late applications will not be accepted.

For a more detailed job profile please visit our Website: www.che.ac.ls

Only applications that meet the required criteria will be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

NEW CAREERS AT FNB BANK LESOTHO , ENDS 31 MAY 2017

Branch Manager - IRC127656

purpose
Direct manage resources in line with the Banks short long term plan policies values to generate the highest return on capital employed.

experience and qualifications
Relevant Bachelors Degree – Business Management or equivalent.

Fraud and Security Manager C - IRC127652

purpose
Responsible for security and fraud operations of the Bank to ensure protection of property, assets and people; investigate reported suspicious activities and incidents within the Bank.

experience and qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in security management/fraud management or any business related qualification.
Experience in a law enforcement environment or investigative fields/legal background within a banking environment will be an added advantage;
3 years experience in security or fraud management in financial services industry
Appreciation of various fraud and security management technologies and methodologies will also be an added advantage.

Risk Head|Legal, Risk and Compliance|5|242208|Professionals|Support Function| - IRC127649

purpose
Ensures that the organisation complies across a broad spectrum of regulatory requirements. Identify risk exposures at a process level.
experience and qualifications
Minimum qualifications: Postgraduate degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration with a strong foundation in statistical and other quantitative technics.
Minimum of 5 years Banking experience.

Compliance Head B - IRC127761

purpose
To monitor compliance through various means including statistical sampling. Monitor and communicate changes in legislation, providing opinions on impact of specific legislation.
experience and qualifications

LLB or equivalent qualification.
3 to 5 years related experience.

Business Analyst - IRC127728

purpose
Designs and documents work flow, manages and provides solutions to new ideas, trends and concepts as well as documents requirements for products, processes and systems.
experience and qualifications

Degree in credit preferable.
3 Years related experience.

Business Development Manager - IRC127720

purpose
To maximise ROE for the bank by providing exceptional service to business clientele in Lesotho: Internal - it requires continual interaction with all business units in pursuit of service excellence to business clientele. External - continual interaction with all stakeholders in business fraternity. Requires knowledge of relationship management in business banking and credit processes.

experience and qualifications
Minimum qualification: Degree in Business Management or equivalent.
Minimum of 3-5 years Banking experience in a similar role.

Risk Manager C - IRC127658

purpose

Accountable for the support, implementation and management of the risk function for a specific business unit in order to minimize losses.

experience and qualifications

Degree or Advanced Diploma in Risk management.

2 - 4 years relevant risk management experience.

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JOBS IN MASERU AT Catholic Relief Services (CRS)

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is motivated by the Gospel of Jesus Christ to cherish, preserve and uphold the sacredness and dignity of all human life. CRS has been operating in Lesotho since 2003, helping alleviate the suffering of the needy in different areas such HIV & AIDS, OVC, Youth empowerment, ECD, agriculture and microfinance. To achieve all these CRS works with local partners of different capacities for complementarity.

Finance Manager

Job Summary:

You ensure a high level of resource stewardship, strict financial accountability and financial risk management while ensuring the effectiveness and robustness of the Lesotho Country Program (CP) and relevant partners’ financial management systems, processes, and practices in support of high-quality programs serving the poor and vulnerable. You anticipate and manage financial management services needs and delivery challenges, and identify and implement improvement solutions, as needed, to minimize CP and partners’ exposure to financial risk.

Job Responsibilities:

Develop and manage financial processes in accordance with policies and provide proactive service delivery, advice, and support to managers, staff, and sub-recipients in relation to managing the whole project cycle (Design, Start-up, Implementation, Close-out), ensuring efficiency and compliance with CRS’ policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), donors’ rules and regulations, and legal requirements.
Provide direction and coordination of effective budget development and management (Annual Program Plans and project budgets), ensuring accuracy and consistency of financial data and safeguarding of resources.
Ensure integrity of accounting information by reviewing account issues for compliance and establishing quality control over accounting transactions and financial reporting. Oversee maintenance of supporting documentation for a reliable and easy to follow audit trail.
Lead the preparation of accurate financial data, analysis and projections and support the Senior Management Team and Program/Project Managers in interpreting data for decision-making and effectively managing financial risks.
Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailor individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.
Oversee the performance of accurate reporting procedures and timely submission of reports to relevant stakeholders (CP managers, Regional Office, HQ/Finance, donors, local government entities).
Lead assessment of staff and sub-recipients’ financial management capacity, ensure capacity strengthening on finance policies and regulations, as needed, and monitor and measure impact.
Lead efforts to close audit financial management findings in a timely and sustainable way.

Typical Background, Experience & Requirements:

Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field, or MBA with a focus on Accounting preferred, or equivalent relevant experience and Bachelor’s degree. A professional certification in Accounting or a related field highly preferred.
Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position, preferably with an International NGO. Knowledge of the relevant public donors’ regulations highly preferred
Substantial budgeting, budget/expense analysis, and accounting experience.
Knowledge of local law in the area of taxation and local regulatory reporting procedures.
Staff management experience.
Strong experience in presenting and facilitating on financial management topics.
Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), Web Conferencing Applications. Knowledge of SunSystems financial accounting package or similar financial reporting software highly preferred

Personal Skills

Excellent analytical skills with ability to make sound judgment and decisions
Very good planning, monitoring and organizational skills
Ethical conduct in accordance with recognized professional and organizational codes of ethics
Proactive, resourceful, solutions oriented and results-oriented
Ability to work collaboratively

Travel Required: International and local travel about 10% of the time.

Key Working Relationships:

Supervisory: 2 Senior Accountants and 5 Accountants.

Internal: Country Representative, Finance staff, SMT, Head of programming and Program Managers, Regional Finance Officer, Finance/HQ, Audit

External:  Partners, Donors, banks and local service providers,

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff):

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

Serves with Integrity: Manifests CRS mission, values, and guiding principles to help improve the lives of the poor, vulnerable, and voiceless.
Models Stewardship: Makes responsible and efficient use of time, talent, money, assets, and natural resources to achieve plans and goals.
Cultivates Constructive Relationships: Builds and maintains mutually beneficial relationships through solidarity.
Promotes Learning: Builds the capacity of self, staff and partners to continue learning and innovating to better fulfill our mission.

Disclaimer:  This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

Interested candidates should request an application form and send back with CV’s to ls_hr@global.crs.org on or before 12pm on 2 June 2017

GOVERNMENT OF LESOTHO JOBS - DEADLINE 3 JULY 2017

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR FLEET MANAGER

BACKGROUND
The Government of Lesotho (GOL) owned vehicle fleet and maintenance workshops and operated the latter as Plant and Vehicle Pool Services

(PVPS). In 1995 GOL embarked on a Privatisation and Private Sector Development Programme which included the privatisation of PVPS. The divestiture process of PVPS started in 1998. In 2002, GOL procured the services of Imperial Fleet Services (“IFS”) through international competitive bidding process to provide and manage the Government vehicle fleet. The GOL further, as part of the above privatisation process, leased its maintenance workshops (the main site in Maseru and the others spread across the country in Leribe, Mohale’s Hoek, Qacha’s Nek, Thaba Tseka and

Mokhotlong) to IFS. Subsequent to IFS, Avis was awarded the contract to provide vehicle fleet and management services to the GOL in 2007. This contract was terminated in September 2015 and subsequently Proposal

Bidvest Bank Limited was engaged to provide GOL with fleet under short term hire contract for initial period of 6 months which was subsequently extended by eight (8) months to present. GOL is in the process of terminating this contract with the existing service provider.

OBJECTIVE
The aim of GOL is to establish a Fleet Management Unit (FMU) within the Ministry of Finance which will manage vehicle fleet for the Government. In the interim the Government will procure and manage (outsource) Basotho vehicles on short-term hire basis.

SCOPE OF WORK
The Government intends to procure the services of a Fleet Expert who will assist GOL with the following:

a. Manage the FMU and impart knowledge and skills to the Fleet Management Unit Personnel.

b. Assist GOL in developing transport policy;

c. Assist GOL in procuring fleet management system;

d. Conduct Government Fleet Management/ownership options analysis study;

e. Business planning and budget monitoring/planning;

f. Customer relationship management;

g. Policy and procedure setting;

h. Vehicle Fleet Management including insurance ;

i. Vehicle Fleet maintenance management;

j. Supplier management;

k. Performance monitoring and reporting;

l. Fuel monitoring and reporting;

m. Reconciliation of payments against bills;

n. Fleet user advocacy; and

o. Any other related activities that may be assigned from time to time.

SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES
The Fleet Manager must have a Masters degree in Logistics and Fleet

Management and at least two (2) years’ experience in undertaking similar assignments at a managerial level.

OR

Degree in Logistics and Fleet Management and at least five (5) years’ experience in undertaking similar assignments at a managerial level.

The incumbent must have excellent organisational and communication skills.

The incumbent must have an excellent analytical and document drafting skills.

The proposal must include the full profile of the Fleet Manager.

The consultant must have the professional personnel with the experience and expertise described in the following section.

The proposal must include full details of applicants, signed detailed

CVs of all personnel, no longer than 3 pages each, must be submitted with the proposal document. Failure to adhere to this will invalidate the proposal.

The incumbent must be knowledgeable and experienced in the following areas:
 Fleet Management

 Contract Management

 Process Engineering

 Monitoring and Evaluation

 Requisite computer literacy

The consultant will report to the Manager- Contracts Management Unit (CMU).

WORK PLAN AND TIMEFRAME
A detailed work plan of the Fleet Manager showing all activities and milestones must be developed in the first week of the assignment. The work plan must include time and resource allocation matrix showing work allocation for each task.

REQUIREMENTS AND PRE-REQUISITES
Tenderer is expected to provide:

a. Correct number of responses (one original and four copies).

b. 3 reference letters confirming experience in similar sized project

c. Copy of valid Traders license certified at source

d. Copy of valid Tax Clearance certified at source

SUBMISSION OF BIDS/ PROPOSALS AND OPENING:
All Tenderers should deposit one original and four copies of the bids and be deposited in the tender box at finance House, 3rd Floor, Government

Complex not later than 20th June, 2017 on or before 1200hrs. Tenders will be opened in the presence of bidders or their representatives who choose to attend at 1430hrs on the same day (20th June, 2017) at 3rd Floor, Ministry of Finance Tender Board Room

Tenders should be clearly marked “Tender for the procurement of Fleet Specialist services”
8. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation of bids will be carried out using the following criteria

Criteria Score

Qualifications and skills 30

Capacity building and skills transfer 20

Project management 15

Track record and experience 25

3 Client reference letters 10

TIMING
a. The Fleet Manager will assume duties from the 3rd July, 2017.
b. The assignment must be completed within a period of nine months i.e. 31st March 2018.

CONTACTS
Bidders must contact the following person for clarification:

Mr Motolo Mandoro

E-mail: mmandoro@gmail.com

Tel: 2231 5318/59465929

Room: 3035

Ms ‘Mathabo Mphale

E-mail: msmphale@gmail.com Tel: 2231 4367/58854884
Room: 3004

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• Programme Assistant, (GS5), Maseru, Lesotho (For Basotho Nationals Only)

  Location: Lesotho
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  Under the close supervision and guidance of the Chief of Education, the programme assistant supports the Education section through providing a range of procedural, administrative, operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations.

• Education Specialist, P-3, Maseru, Lesotho #10443

  Location: Lesotho
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  The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF's Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.

SANDVIK CAREERS - DATA CLERK

Sandvik seeks:

Data Clerk

The role

To capture all relevant data to ensure effective Computerised Maintenance Management System through:

• Effective data capturing
• Effective Document System
• Client relations

This service is rendered to Sandvik clients (internal) on site according to Sandvik and performance contract requirements

Your profile

• Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent Qualification
• Relevent qualification in Administration will prove highly advantageous
• Computer literacy. Efficient user of MS package products i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point
• 2-3 Years data capturing experience
• Typing skills
• Experience in maintenance or inventory environment as data capturer
• English proficiency and excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Adhere to processes and procedures and support organizations goals, values and policies
• Timely response to requests for information, service and assistance.

Location

Northern Cape - Finsch Mine

Who may apply

All applicants outside South Africa must ensure that they are able to secure a work permit and permanent residence prior to applying for any advertised positions.

How to apply

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button, or access the Sandvik website www.sandvik.com/career.

Applications close: 26 May 2017

Job Reference No: 351024

If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.

Recruiter: Emelda Moganedi

Sandvik is committed to representivity in the composition of its employees and the creation of job opportunities across all sectors of the South African population.

Deadline: 26 May
Job-ID: 351024

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