0comments CHINA JOBS-Senior Engineering Director Vacancies

Company       Location		: Connected Group      :  Shenzhen
Job details		- Based in Southern China, excellent remuneration package - Large US MNC, leader in their market segment Reporting to the Managing Director, you will be managing over 100 people direct and indirect reports in manufacturing plants. Being responsible for all manufacturing operations, you will be directing all design and new product development activities. Providing strategic design and engineering vision and leadership you will be allocating engineering resources to meet corporate objectives and customer satisfaction. Being responsible for the overall direction and management of engineering department you will be also preparing engineering proposals and marketing efforts on behalf of the company To qualify for this role you will have: • Master/Degree/ in Engineering. • Minimum of 15 years relevant experience. • Sound knowledge of electric appliances • Self-motivated and meet expectations and can withstand high pressure • Experience to lead a team to achieve task • Good communication skills in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. • Willing to travel across Asia and globally. They offer excellent remuneration package and opportunity to work within lean organization on a very senior position. Expats from SEA are welcome.

0comments Vacancies at World Health Organization for Economist

Organization : World Health Organization

Post : Economist

Annual salary: (Net of tax)

USD 79,537 at single rate

USD 85,615 with primary dependants

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Vacancy Notice No: UNITAID/10/FT395 Title: Economist Grade: P5 Contract type: Fixed-term appointment Duration of contract: 2 years	Date: 12 August 2010 Application Deadline: 23 September 2010 (32 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Geneva Switzerland Organization unit: UT UNITAID (UT)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Essential: Advanced degree in health or industrial economics, or related field. Desirable. Degree or certification in business or marketing an asset. Degree or certification in law or intellectual property.

Skills: Extensive modeling and economic evaluation skills. Proven skills in designing and conducting operational and public health research. Ability to create, maintain, and analyze complex data sets from primary and secondary data sources. Knowledge of international health issues relating to market dynamics in the area of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to multi-task. WHO competencies: Moving forward in a changing environment Communicating in a credible and effective way Producing results Fostering integration and teamwork Ensuring the effective use of resources

Experience: Essential: At least 10 years of professional work experience in the area of applied health or industrial economics, with experience of research related to market dynamics for pharmaceuticals and diagnostic products. Experience using epidemiologic methods and/or economic modeling to address key public health issues. Experience creating, managing and analyzing large multi source databases. Experience in the fields of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, or malaria. Publications in peer-reviewed journals. Desirable: Experience working in the pharmaceutical, diagnostic or medical device industry. Experience in market research. Experience in intellectual property. Experience in trade relations.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English required. Working knowledge of French an asset.

Additional Information: As a WHO staff member assigned solely and exclusively to support UNITAID, selected staff will have no right of reassignment or transfer outside UNITAID either during or at the end of his/her appointment, including pursuant to WHO Staff Rule 1050. Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice. A written test may form part of the screening process. This Vacancy Notice is published in English only **** For further details visit : http://www.who.int/ ****

0comments Vacancies at World Health Organization for Epidemiologist, IST Central, Gabon

Organization : World Health Organization

Post : Epidemiologist, IST Central, Gabon

Annual salary: (Net of tax)

US$ 66,482 at single rate

US$71,393 with primary dependants

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Vacancy Notice No: AFRO/10/FT386 Title: Epidemiologist, IST Central, Gabon Grade: P4 Contract type: Fixed-term appointment Duration of contract: Two(02) years	Date: 4 August 2010 Application Deadline: 15 September 2010 (24 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Libreville Gabon Organization unit: AF/DDC Prevention & Control of Communicable Diseases (AF/DDC) / AF/IVD Immunization and Vaccines Development (AF/IVD) Inter country Support Team (IST), Central

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Essential: University degree in medicine or doctorate level, postgraduate training in public health or epidemiology. Desirable: Technical expertise in public health, epidemiology, disease control and immunization. Experience in poliomyelitis eradication or other disease control and surveillance or programmes or EPI would be an advantage.

Skills: Ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international level. Ability to design studies, analyse data and write concise reports. Ability to effectively monitor progress, analyze data and present results.

Experience: Essential: Several years of international public health experience in planning, training, surveillance and implementation of EPI. Desirable: Field experience in the surveillance of diseases. Experience with WHO in Africa would be an asset.

Languages: Fluent in French or English with a good working knowledge of the other. Knowledge of Portuguese would be an advantage. **** For further details visit : http://www.who.int/ ****

0comments Vacancies of World Health Organization for Medical Officer

Organization : World Health Organization

Post : Medical Officer

Annual salary: (Net of tax)

USD 66 482 at single rate

USD 71 393 with primary dependants

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Vacancy Notice No: WPRO/10/TA149 Title: Medical Officer Grade: P4 Contract type: Temporary appointment Duration of contract: Two years	Date: 20 August 2010 Application Deadline: 17 September 2010 (26 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Vientiane Lao People's Democratic Republic Organization unit: WP/DCC Director, Combating Communicable Diseases (WP/DCC) / WP/MVP Malaria, other vectorborne and parasitic diseases (WP/MVP)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: University degree in medicine with post-graduate degree in epidemiology and/or public health is essential. Preferably with training and experience in public health.

Skills: Has a broad knowledge of principles, practices, methodology, and techniques in public health, parasitology and epidemiology. Has significant knowledge and skills in communicable disease control, including teaching and advisory techniques at the international level. Computer skills in particular Microsoft office, powerpoint and Excel and experience in use of web based electronic management systems. Knowledge of software for data analysis and mapping will be an advantage. Documentation and reporting skills are necessary. Has very good interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to work well with others in difficult working environments, and positively relate to people at all levels, from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds and orientations. Understands the principles of results-based management and can develop plans, organize resources and take actions to ensure objectives are achieved within realistic timelines. Can quickly acquire, a thorough working knowledge of essential WHO procedures, policies and rules and regulations that support WHO's presence in countries. Able to work independently and take initiative. Able to establish and maintain harmonious relations with national and international colleagues and maintain a high standard of personal conduct.

Experience: Minimum of seven years' working experience in tropical diseases and/or public health including experience at international level is essential. Experience in neglected tropical disease management particularly in the international environment is desirable.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English. **** For Further Details visit http://www.who.int *****

0comments Vacancies of United Nations Oganization (UNO) for Telecommunications Technician

Organization : United Nations Post : Telecommunications Technician, FS-5
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:	02 Sep 2010
DATE OF ISSUANCE:	18 Aug 2010
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:	Department of Economic and Social Affairs
DUTY STATION:	Phnom-Penh
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER:	10-IST-DESA-424499-S-PHNOM-PENH

QUALIFICATIONS

Education High school or equivalent diploma is required. Technical or vocational certificate in telecommunications engineering is required. Extensive practical expertise at the supervisory level covering a wide range of telecommunications equipment is also required.

Work Experience At least eight (8) years progressively responsible experience with Satellite/Microwave, HF/VHF/UHF, Telephone telecommunications installations and equipment, at the national or international level in the public or private sector. At least 3 years experience should have been at a supervisory level.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French and/or Khmer is an advantage.

Other Skills Substantive knowledge of organizational telecommunications infrastructure/ telecommunications strategy. Technical Knowledge: Substantive detailed knowledge of the following technology is required. • Satellite and Microwave technology: Ku-band and C-band operation; DAMA systems; principals of analog and digital transmission; knowledge of satellite HPA, SSPA, LNA. Up/down Converter transceiver and modem operation. Experience regarding Intelsat commissioning and testing of satellite systems plus a detailed knowledge of digital microwave equipment is required. • Telephone technology: Medium to large capacity PABX systems; group switches; digitally enhanced cordless telephones; fiber optic systems; frame relay switching; operation of E-1. Knowledge of multi-layer LAN and WAN switches, routers, bridges and concentrator experience is an advantage. • HF/VHF/UHF technology: Programming and operation of radio transceivers, repeaters and trunking systems. Knowledge of email by HF means, HF and MF beacons, HF and VHF broadcast and studio expertise, rural telephone links plus broadcast and studio expertise, is an advantage. • General: Technicians are required to climb towers and install, replace and repair antennas and feeders at heights of up to 80 meters. • Rigging technology: Must be qualified riggers, experienced in the installation of a wide range of communications masts and antennas and certified to climb/work at heights of up to 80 meters. **** For More Details and Apply this job online visit http://jobs.un.org ****

0comments Vacancies of United Nations Oganization (UNO) for Database Administrator

Organization : United Nations

Post : Database Administrator, P-2
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:	03 Sep 2010
DATE OF ISSUANCE:	19 Jul 2010
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT:	United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor Leste
DUTY STATION:	Dili (East Timor)
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER :	10-IST-UNMIT-424620-R-DILI (EAST TIMOR)

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in computer science/programming/database design or related studies. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience At least 2 years of relevant work experience in related areas. Experience in formulating/developing and implementation of database projects in an organisation, preferably in Public Sector, Government or Police.

Languages luency in spoken and written English or French; knowledge of a second official UN language is an advantage and sometimes a requirement. Knowledge of Portuguese, Tetum or Bahasa would be an advantage.

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0comments Vacancies at International Committee of Red Corss for Arabic translator

Organization : International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Profession: Arabic translator (80%)

At headquarters (female or male)

Minimum length of assignment: two years (possible extension)
Starting date: 1 October 2010
Deadline for applications: 15 September 2010

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Your task

An Arabic translator is responsible for translating a variety of standard ICRC documents from English and French into Arabic.

Selection requirements

a masters degree or equivalent in translation (with Arabic as the "A" language) from a recognized academic institution

native Arabic speaker

good working knowledge of English and French; other languages an asset

computer literacy (TAO, Microsoft Office)

knowledge of international law an asset

three years' experience in translation

Your profile

interest in international affairs and humanitarian issues

ability to work well under pressure and to adapt to changing priorities

ability to work in a team

a dynamic approach and a sense of responsibility

general knowledge

What we offer

rewarding work in a multicultural and humanitarian environment

varied texts

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For further Details Visit :

http://www.icrc.org

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0comments Recruitment of World Health Organization for Temporary International Professional (TIP) - Violence and Injury Prevention (VIP) (P2/P3/P4) (WHO)

Organization : World Health Organization (WHO)

POST : Temporary International Professional (TIP) - Violence and Injury Prevention (VIP) (P2/P3/P4)

Annual salary: (Net of tax)

USD 46,037 (P2); USD 55,259 (P3); USD 66,482 (P4) at single rate

USD 49,082 (P2); USD 59,200 (P3); USD 71,393 (P4) with primary Dependants

Vacancy Notice No: SEARO/10/ROST5 Title: Temporary International Professional (TIP) - Violence and Injury Prevention (VIP) (P2/P3/P4) Grade: P level Contract type: Rosters Duration of contract: From 1 month to 24 months

Date: 11 August 2010 Application Deadline: 6 October 2010 (46 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Multiple duty stations Organization unit: SEARO Regional Office for the South East Asia (SE/RGO) / SE/SDE Dprtmnt of Sustainable Dev and Healthy Environments (SE/SDE) Disability, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (DPR)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Essential: First University degree or Masters' level degree in medicine and other health related field with post-graduate degree in medical, nursing, epidemiology, health promotion or public health. Desirable: Post Graduate degree or training in injury prevention, injury surveillance, epidemiology and biostatistics. Competencies: 1. Producing results. 2. Communicating in a credible and effective way. 3. Building and promoting partnership across the Organization and beyond.

Skills: 1. Knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and practices of injury surveillance, violence and injury prevention especially road traffic injuries; 2. Ability to coordinate, plan and implement projects, conduct training activities, effectively monitor and analyze data and present results. 3. Ability to work independently and deliver high quality work on time. 4. Demonstrated ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural settings and excellent inter-personal skills. Other Skills (e.g. IT): Very good understanding of internet-based learning and networking and ability to work in word-processing, spreadsheet and databases packages.

Experience: Essential: For P2: 2 years at national level. For P3: 5 years including two years of international experience. For P4: 7 years including three years of international experience. Experience of working in low or middle-income country is preferable. Desirable: 1. Knowledge in the area of violence and injury prevention e.g. presentations in international seminars; publications in international journals. 2. Experience in development of advocacy materials. 3. Experience in working with the UN system, in general, and the WHO system, in particular.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English. Knowledge of other UN official languages as well as languages in SEAR would be an advantage.

Additional Information: The purpose of this vacancy notice is to invite qualified professionals with expertise in the field of violence and injury prevention and trauma care especially epidemiologist, social and behavioural scientist, training and education experts and communication specialist for possible temporary assignments which may arise from time to time at the WHO Regional Office for South East Asia or any of the WHO country offices located in the Member States of the Region namely: Bangladesh, Bhutan, DPR Korea, India, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste. The grade of the position will be fixed based on the level of responsibilities and complexity of tasks assigned and reflected in the Terms of Reference. The duration of specific assignments may vary from one month up to a maximum of 24 months. The applications of qualified candidates (evaluated by the screening committee) will be kept in active roster and a competitive selection will be made as and when required for each specific assignment. The selected candidate will be informed accordingly. All applicants are requested to refrain from enquiring about the status of their applications. Their enquiry will not be entertained **** For further Details visit : http://www.who.int/ *****

0comments Recruitment of World Health Organization for Procurement Assistant II (WHO)

Organization : World Health Organization (WHO)

Post : Procurement Assistant II

Annual salary: (Net of tax) :-US $39, 802. at single rate

Vacancy Notice No: PAHO/10/FT404 Title: Procurement Assistant II Grade: G5 Contract type: Fixed-term appointment Duration of contract: Two years, first year probationary period.

Date: 20 August 2010 Application Deadline: 17 September 2010 (27 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Washington, D.C. United States of America Organization unit: AM Americas (AM) Procurement and Supply Management (PRO)Procurement and Supply Management/Equipment & Supplies (PRO/ES)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma with formal training in the commercial or administrative field.

Skills: Key Behavioral Competencies: -- Intrainstitutional Action: Displays, through behavior, understanding of PAHO's values and mission. Seeks information on and acts with understanding of the Organization's expectations while advancing further the understanding and application of its policies. Shows interest and concern for the activities related to his/her work in conjunction with the mission, values, vision and policies of the organization. Behaves consistently in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Organization. -- Teamwork: Encourages team members, adds significant contribution when participating in internal and external work teams, and leads through personal example the virtues of team success--collaboration, trust, transparency and joint responsibilities. Builds and maintains mutually beneficial productive interpersonal relations based on trust, inside and outside the Organization. Keeps every team member informed as well as shares relevant and useful information. -- Service Orientation: Follows through on the client inquiries, requests and complaints. Keeps client up-to-date about progress of projects. Monitors client satisfaction. -- Administrative support for technical cooperation interventions: Searches for and furnishes relevant information about resource allocation and deadlines, potential critical points, risks and benefits, and other related aspects of available options to provide support for the technical cooperation teams. -- Information Management: Verifies that relevant information is obtained, processed, selected, and disseminated in area of work. Acquires the training to utilize technologies for processing information relative to the area of work in a logical and organized manner, which facilitates the dissemination of information, resulting in information that is consistent, valid and accurate. Keeps abreast of latest technologies for processing the information relevant to the area of work, and weighs its advantages/disadvantages. -- Accountability: Accurately and objectively provides information, as required, on one's activities. Prepares accurate and objective reports on one's activities and partial/final results. Can account for each of the specific tasks of one's work. Technical Expertise: -- Word processing according with established standards. -- Ability to integrate procurement operational guidelines. -- Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and carry out administrative processes such as: budget and expenditures records, processing of supplies and equipment, preparation of reports, etc. -- Ability to apply skills in planning, organizing, problem-solving of office management processes. -- Ability to research, analyze and organize information in order to prepare charts, graphics, reports, etc. -- Ability to prepare working translations, and write/originate routine and non routine correspondence and reports in English and Spanish. IT Skills: -- Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio, Microsoft SharePoint and Project would be an asset.

Experience: Five years of experience in procurement work and/or contracting work, or three years of experience in procurement work and/or contracting work, and one year of specialized training at the college, university, or business school level with emphasis in business administration/procurement/finance.

Languages: Very good knowledge of English and Spanish.

Additional Information: A WRITTEN TEST AND/OR INTERVIEW MAY BE HELD FOR THIS POST. ADMINISTRATIVE/SUPPORT POSITIONS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. ARE OPEN TO WASHINGTON, D.C. METROPOLITAN AREA RESIDENTS ONLY. CANDIDATES MUST HOLD US CITIZENSHIP OR PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIEN CARD/GREEN CARD. CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF THEY ARE UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION. ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ON-LINE PERSONAL HISTORY FORM. THE POST DESCRIPTION IS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTATION FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES.

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0comments UNICEF Junior Professional Programme Recruitment

The Junior Professional Officer programme (JPO) comprises a special category of staff members who are young professional men and women, interested in acquiring experience in the development field. These staff members are sponsored by their respective Governments to acquire experience in international development cooperation activities under the close direction of senior UNICEF officials, while contributing to the implementation of UNICEF’s country programmes.

The Programme also provides JPOs with a unique personal and cultural experience and allows UNICEF to identify talent that could become part of the organization’s human resource pool.

Minimum requirements

The general minimum requirements an individual must meet for entry into UNICEF as a JPO are:

■Citizenship of the respective country (Note: selected participating donor governments sponsor a limited number of nationals from developing countries*).
■Age: between 28 and 32 years.
■University degree equivalent to a Master's Degree or, as an absolute minimum, to a Bachelor's Degree;
■Two years of relevant professional work experience;
■Computer literacy in standard software applications;
■Demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations (UN), and of UNICEF in particular, and have a personal commitment to UNICEF’s mission and to the ideals of the UN Charter; and
■Demonstrate the ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to try, understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views. Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English and another UN working language, i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French, Spanish or Russian.

How to apply

Please note that not all nationalities can apply to the Junior Professional Programme, therefore before you proceed, please review the below list of donor governments participating in the UNICEF JPO Programme.

If you are a national from a developing county:

Please keep in mind that only a few JPO donor governments sponsor a small number of positions for nationals from developing countries within the Junior Professional Officer programme in UNICEF. Please refer to the "current vacancies" link and apply as instructed.

You should write directly to:

Human Resources Officer (JPO)
DHR, CDS (TA-26-78)
UNICEF House
3 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
E-mail: jpo@unicef.org

On the other hand, we receive a large number of applications and, thus, the selection process can be extremely competitive. Accordingly, we regret we are unable to respond individually to all applicants and we will limit our response only to successful candidates and those in whom the organization has further interest.

Interested candidates from the Netherlands and Canada are invited to submit their application, CV and a completed United Nations Personal History (P-11) form (which can be downloaded from http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_apply.html) directly to UNICEF at the address above. Candidates who are nationals of other governments are invited to submit their application to their respective government (contact information follows), which will review applications and make its recommendation to UNICEF.

0comments UNICEF Senior staff vacancies

Head of Donor Development, Central London, UNICEF UK

Competitive salary, excellent benefits package and flexible working opportunities

This is an exceptional opportunity to take a leadership role in one of the UK’s leading children’s charities. UNICEF works with families, local communities, partners and governments in more than 190 countries to help every child realise their full potential.

UNICEF UK is looking for a new leader for its Donor Development team to champion significant income growth from major donors, trusts and foundations. You will lead UNICEF UK’s major giving strategy, leading and inspiring a team of fourteen experienced staff who have developed and manage a strong portfolio of support raising £5million + p.a. With ambitious growth plans for the next three to five years you will be charged with consolidating the plan and delivering to individual and team challenging growth targets.

You are an innovative and experienced fundraiser, with a track record of securing gifts of £1million+, developing creative proposals and approaches and maximizing donor engagement. You will be able to communicate a strong and compelling case to donors on why they should support UNICEF at this time. You will have extensive knowledge of the major donor landscape. Your strong fundraising and team-building skills will be matched by your strategic planning and leadership abilities. You are confident operating in a large complex organisation.

For further information, please visit www.richmond-associates.com or contact Julie Evans / Nina Chu at Richmond Associates: +44(0)20 8392 6654 or jevans / nchu@richmond-associates.com.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 31 August 2010

UNICEF UK is committed to diversity within its workforce.

www.unicef.org.uk

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