JOBS IN LESOTHO

JOBS AT UNITED NATIONS LESOTHO - 7/22/2016

2016 NETI Programme Positions in Child Protection, Communication for Development, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research, Social Policy, and Nutrition.

The New and Emerging Talent Initiative (NETI) is an entry point for professionals interested in an international career with UNICEF. As part of UNICEF’s global talent management strategy the NETI Programme focuses on attracting, selecting, developing and retaining new talent. The aim is to recruit candidates at the mid-career levels who will grow and develop in the organization. NETI participants work actively in multicultural environments within the development and humanitarian arenas, while contributing to delivering results for children.

The NETI Programme is currently recruiting for suitable candidates for the following functional areas at the P-3 level: Child Protection, Communication for Development, Monitoring, Evaluation and Research, Social Policy, and Nutrition. We invite candidates with at least 5 years of relevant professional work experience, a completed advanced degree (Master's degree or equivalent), proficiency in English and working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, French, Mandarin, Spanish, or Russian) to apply.

All applicants will be required to complete a technical test questionnaire at the time of application. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and will therefore advance to the next stage of the competitive selection process, which involves various additional assessments including a language proficiency test.

For full NETI Programme details and information on how to apply, please visit the NETI website at www.unicef.org/neti. Applications will only be accepted online through UNICEF’s eRecruitment system, until 11:59pm EST, August 14, 2016.

About UNICEF

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

APPLY FOR THE UN VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME OFFICER POOL

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Now UNV will work together with UNjobfinder in a new campaign to find UNV Programme Officers (UNV PO). To apply you must hold a master's degree, at least 5 years relevant experience and fluency in English + additional languages is an asset. Read this article to learn about the functions of the UNV PO and what makes your application stand out of the crowd.

The application for the UNV Programme is open from July 1 - August 15, 2016. Click here to apply!

The United Nations Volunteer Programme Officers (UNV PO) are the senior country level representatives with the goal to ensure and deliver key results of the UNV Strategic Framework. UNV has approximately 70 Programme Officers in the field.

Now UNV have set up a campaign with the aim to build a pool of Programme Officers (UNV PO). In this article we describe what a pool/roster is, but in brief words a pool is defined as a list of pre-assessed and endorsed candidates that can be hired for similar positions without a new competitive process. The selection process for the Pool may include:

telephone screening/video interviewing,
technical assessments and competency based interviews.

Once the UNV Programme Officer pool is established, placement exercises will be conducted at least twice per year to select candidates to fill vacancies.

The role of the UNV PO

While working in close collaboration with a Portfolio Manager at UNV headquarters in Bonn, the UNV PO normally reports to the UNDP Deputy Resident Representative (Programme) at country level. Generally a UNV PO have three main key functions:

Advocacy and Partnership Building
Programme Development and Management
Volunteer Mobilization and Management

More information about these three functions is spelled out in the Description of Assignment (DOA) - (DOA is the UNV acronym for Job Description).

What you need to apply?

This campaign is not aiming at get as many applicants as possible, the focus is to get as many qualified and educated applicants as possible. We are looking for applicants having the following profile:

Master’s degree in social sciences, political science, public or business administration, economics or related fields
5 years of relevant professional experience and proven track record in managing and implementing programmes in the context of development or in the area of humanitarian relief or in crisis management. Work experience with the United Nations is an asset.
Fluency in English is required. Bilingual candidates English/French, English/Spanish, English/Portuguese are specifically encourage to apply.

What makes my application succeed?

To succeed you should bring the recruiter's attention to activities in the past that proves your commitment to volunteerism. When applying for a field based organization also hands-on work experience from challenging work environments is advantageous. The recruiter would search for any proof and value signs of resilience. As a recruiter, I know that my colleagues, when an applicant has met the minimum requirements (in this case 5 years’ experience, master’s degree and English), they would quickly go through your background experience and look for;

any previous/current volunteer experience;
any hands-on hardship experience (previous/current work/volunteer experience in crisis countries, or post-conflict / peacekeeping context);
relevant field experience from a development context;
bilangual - specifically English/French, English/Spanish, English/Portuguese but also other language combinations such as Arabic/French, Arabic/English, Portuguese, Russian could also be an asset.
any UNV experience (as long as the maximum duration of service is not exceeded);
any experience from other organizations that serves in similar contexts WFP, UNHCR, OCHA, UNDP, UNICEF, Save the Children, ICRC, IRC, NRC, DRC, IOM etc;
any professional UN staff experience;
any other UN experiences as staff, consultants, service contracts or similar;

Are UN Volunteers staff of the United Nations?

As a UNV Programme Officer you serve under the conditions of service of an International Volunteer. You are not a staff member of the UN. UN Volunteers serve for a limited period of time on specific assignments. However, UN Volunteers and UN staff share common goals such as supporting peace and development.

As a UN volunteer you are compensated to cover the cost of living while at assignment. This allowance is called Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA). More about the VLA can be found at the bottom of the DOA.

The application for the UNV Programme is open from July 1 - August 15, 2016. Click here to apply!

CAREERS AT VODACOM LESOTHO

Vodacom Lesotho is a leading Telecommunications company in Maseru. As part of the Vodacom group we have global reach throughout the world. As one of the most recognizable brands in the world, and if that is not enough we spend our entire time helping people stay in touch with one another. Once you’re here, you’ll find the freedom to be yourself and the inspiration to do your best.

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GENERIC JOB - SUP. CHAIN & LOG

SMRT is looking for,

Control Tower Officer

Location: Pune

Introduction:

Parts and services logistics operations are responsible for all logistics operations within a specific region. This includes warehouse and freight operations for core network.

Parts and services logistics operations focus on delivering efficiency and cost targets for core network, supported by logistics transformation team (RFQ warehousing, vendor management, process design & audits). It also focuses on continuous improvement to ensure enhanced efficiencies and cost reductions.

The Role:

Sandvik is seeking a Control Tower Officer to be responsible for the day to day management of the logistics shipments and to meet the service requirements set against freight costs control & allocation.

Key Performance Areas:

General

Strong focus on safety is a must, in planning and implementing the global and regional business infrastructure in line with Sandvik Mining and Rock Technology’s EHS policies, procedures and objective at all times.

Direct management responsibility

Management of logistics shipment centralization, standardization, control & visibility.
Day to day operative and administrative tasks to support transport logistics processes and activities within Distribution.
Works actively with other internal functions within Supply Chain Distribution as well as frontline (regions and particularly regional sales companies).
Shipments and transport planning and operational execution (Freight Planning , Freight Consolidation and Freight Booking)
Monitor shipments On Time Delivery ( From pick up to POD)
Resolve Freight issues (short shipment, replacement, cargo damaged, cargo missing & etc)
Support Logistics Operations Team on Outbound Freight Report- Daily review and resolution of outstanding orders where source change has to be done, where it is linked to PO or DRP or where an order needs to be placed

Qualification & Experience:

Completed B.Com. / B.A. / B.B.A. / Diploma Engineering and also done post graduate diploma in commercial / supply chain / international trade. Minimum of 5 to 6 years’ experience in a similar position in a Warehousing/Distribution/Supply Chain environment, preferably with core competence in the transportation area.
Good knowledge of main outbound transport logistics and On Time Delivery processes in general.
Good working knowledge of International Trade and Freight processes
Prior exposure to Aurora, DI and Qlikview is an advantage
Proficient in Microsoft office,
Exposure to (Sandvik) EHS management systems

Competencies required:

Strong knowledge of Logistics Systems and Supply Chain Management.
You must also posess:
Experience in analysis and providing recommendations for improvement.
Ability to solve problems
Pro-activeness & a customer service attitude
A disciplined working attitude
Ability to work in a high pressure environment
Excellent communication skills
A team player attitude
Planning and tasks management skills
Experience in interacting with Logistics Service Providers
Experience with a Transport Management System desirable
Prior exposure to Aurora, DI and Qlikview is an advantage
Proficient in Microsoft office,
Exposure to Accounts Payable Processes
Exposure to (Sandvik) EHS management systems

How to apply:

You may upload your updated profile in PeopleSoft through your ESS login, no later than July 21, 2016

Please send your application by registering on our site www.sandvik.com/careerand uploading your CV against JO No. 345848 before July 21, 2016.

Deadline: 21 Jul
Job-ID: 345848

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