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 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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0comments Recruitment of International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for Purchaser in LOG/PURCH

Organization : International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Profession: Purchaser in LOG/PURCH

Vernier (female or male) 100%

Starting date: October 1st, 2010

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Purpose of the post

The collaborator is in charge of sourcing & procuring medical equipment, drugs, and other medical material for the ICRC.

Main responsibilities

Sourcing activity

Secure efficient procurement and replenishment of his/her portfolio of items

Negotiate best service level with approved suppliers

Understand product needs and propose procurement plan

Monitor and manage supplier relationships in collaboration with the senior purchaser when appropriate

Identify and propose market opportunities for medical equipment

Ensure data integrity and data availability

Develop relationships with relevant internal stakeholders

Training and experience required

University degree (or equivalent Scientific background), preferably in bio-engineering. Pharmacy, biology, bio chemistry, or any other background judged equivalent is acceptable

Knowledge of the medical equipment and/or the pharmaceutical industry

Good technical understanding of the products

Other Skills and qualifications

Fluent in English and French, spoken and written. Other languages appreciated

Administrative and organisational skills

Flexibility and mobility required, able to manage peaks of activity

Team player, collaborative, interpersonal skills, autonomous

Minimum length of assignment : Two years minimum (with mobility clause)

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http://www.icrc.org

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0comments Recruitment of World Health Organization for Program Budget Advisor (WHO)

Organization : World Health Organization (WHO)

Post : Program Budget Advisor

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
US$66,482.00 at single rate
US$71,393.00 with primary dependants

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Vacancy Notice No: PAHO/10/FT383 Title: Program Budget Advisor Grade: P4 Contract type: Fixed-term appointment Duration of contract: Two years, first year probationary period	Date: 30 July 2010 Application Deadline: 10 September 2010 (20 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Washington, D.C. United States of America Organization unit: AM Americas (AM) Planning, Budget and Resources Coordination (PBR)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor's and a master's degree from a recognized university in public or business administration, management, international relations, international management, public policy/economics or related discipline

Skills: Key Behavioral Competencies: -Intrainstitutional Action: Leads team efforts toward full understanding of the policies the organization must operate within as well as the Standard of Conduct for the International Civil Service. Leads employees and co-workers toward operating in a fair, consistent and equitable manner, and displays such behavior by example. Behaves consistently in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Organization. -Analysis Synthesis and Forecasting: After analyzing situations on the basis of the available evidence and knowledge, leads one's area of responsibility toward individual and collective actions. Encourages the importance of continual analysis. Verifies and promotes that action is taken in situations that will require future intervention, based on ongoing analysis. Leads others in decisions needed to implement required actions. Is capable of anticipating the implications of analyzed situations between one and two years ahead. -Teamwork: Embraces and leads consensual decision-making, that is, leading the fulfillment of team decisions, even when they may not fully coincide with one's own opinions or proposals. Knows how to manage difficult team situations and promotes consensus building. Takes responsibility for the team's successes and failures. -Accountability: Accepts responsibility for the results, for the work of subordinates, for the tasks delegated, the deadlines, and any deviations from them. Requires and oversees the adherence according to the budget. Monitors the progress made upon reaching the objectives and deadlines. For any deviations on the work plan, looks for corrective actions. -Leadership: Uses complex strategies to promote team morale and productivity. Obtains needed personnel, resources and information for the team. Makes sure the practical needs of the team are met. -Devising the Budget for interventions and cost optimization: Demonstrates initiative and other managerial capabilities in support of the Organization's efforts to identify alternative sources of financing, and to mobilize extra-budgetary resources. Achieves measurable results in one's work, making optimal use of available resources. -Evaluation of Technical Cooperation Interventions: Through systematic work, seeks objective information and feedback in a specific amount of time, continues research, prepares information and presents it objectively. Calls on others, who are not personally involved, to get their perspective, background information, and experience. Technical Expertise: - Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of corporate planning, programming, budgeting, performance monitoring and assessment in the health or social sector; in the context of the public sector, preferably in an international organization. - Strong theoretical and practical knowledge and practices of resource steering, cost control, program budgeting and implementation in a results based management framewok. - Ability to think analytically and strategically; - Ability to work well in teams, handle multi-tasking and work under tight deadlines; - Ability to organize and coordinate complex corporate processes; - Acquired skill base in informatics, - Ability to develop and use databases (such as in MS Access, SQL) to support analytical processes. - Strong professional writing skills in English and Spanish, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization. IT Skills: Demonstrated ability to understand program management systems and effectively use computer software programs such as Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook. Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio, Microsoft SharePoint and Project will be an asset

Experience: Nine years of combined national and international progressively responsible professional experience in the development of and management of program budget, formulation and control. Experience should include supervising personnel working with complex data systems such as those supporting planning, programming, assessment and financial management processes

Languages: Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset

Additional Information: A WRITTEN TEST AND/OR INTERVIEW MAY BE HELD FOR THIS POST. APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IF THEY ARE UNDER SERIOUS CONSIDERATION. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ON-LINE PERSONAL HISTORY FORM. THE POST DESCRIPTION IS THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENT FOR ORGANIZATIONAL PURPOSES. ***** For further details visit : http://www.who.int/ ****

0comments Vacancies of World Health Organization for Project Manager, Market Intelligence Information System

Organization : World Health Organization (WHO)

Post : Project Manager, Market Intelligence Information System

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
US$79,537 at single rate
US$85,615 with primary dependants

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Vacancy Notice No: UNITAID/10/FT394 Title: Project Manager, Market Intelligence Information System Grade: P5 Contract type: Fixed-term appointment Duration of contract: 2 years	Date: 12 August 2010 Application Deadline: 23 September 2010 (33 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Geneva Switzerland Organization unit: UT UNITAID (UT)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Essential: Advanced university degree in public health, epidemiology, sciences, statistics, or other related field. Desirable: Advanced university degree or certification in information management, information technology, or related field. Advanced training in pharmacy. Coursework or training in economics, business, marketing, or other related field.

Skills: Knowledge of international organizations and their work in the area of market dynamics and HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. Strategic analyst and thinker. Strong project management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Effective at coordination, negotiation and facilitation among multiple organizations. Computer literacy with emphasis on development of databases and information dissemination. Expertise with analytic software (SAS, SPSS, Stata, etc). WHO Competencies: 1. Communicating in a credible and effective way, 2. Producing results, 3. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond, 4. Setting an example, 5. Ensuring the effective use of resources.

Experience: Essential: At least 10 years experience of project and data management. Experience in establishing data standards and transfers. Experience building, maintaining and using primary and secondary data sources to examine impacts of public health policies and programs. Experience in managing information from both qualitative and quantitative research. Experience conducting research related to pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, or other health commodities. Experience working in the areas of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, or malaria. Experience in building extensive professional networks across multidisciplinary stakeholders. Publication in peer-reviewed journals. Desirable: Experience working in the WHO or UN system. Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry. Experience working with SQL and web programmers. Experience in programme monitoring and evaluation.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English with a working knowledge of French desirable.

Additional Information: Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice. This vacancy is published in English only. 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. **** For further Details visit : http://www.who.int *****

0comments Recruitment of World Health Organization for Road Safety Specialist (WHO)

Organization : World Health Organization (WHO)

Post : Road Safety Specialist

Annual salary: (Net of tax)

US $55,259. at single rate

US $59,200. with primary Dependants

Vacancy Notice No: PAHO/10/FT396 Title: Road Safety Specialist Grade: P3 Contract type: Fixed-term appointment Duration of contract: One year, POST OF LIMITED DURATION	Date: 12 August 2010 Application Deadline: 23 September 2010 (33 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Duty Station: Brasilia Brazil Organization unit: AM Americas (AM) Sustainable Development and Environmental Health/Road Safety (SDE)/PAHO/WHO Representative (PWR/BRA)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A university degree in a health, social or environmental science from a recognized institution.

Skills: -- Intrainstitutional Action: Operates in a fair, consistent and equitable manner, and displays such behavior by example. Ensures that the mission and the values of the Organization as well as the setting in which projects will be carried out are the drivers in one's technical work. Understands the results required and performs to that standard. Behaves consistently in accordance with the Code of Ethics of the Organization. -- Communication: Actively engages in conversation with the key players in a multicultural environment both within and outside the organization. Develops a network of appropriate contacts inside and outside PAHO to gain information or to build an alliance. Takes into consideration the multicultural differences within the organization. -- Information Management: Takes initiative to improve systems for the presentation and dissemination of information. Supports, through competent use of the available systems and technologies, the development of data presentations. -- Analysis, Synthesis, and Forecasting: Takes or organizes individual and collective action after analyzing situations on the basis of the available evidence and knowledge. Continuously analyzes the evolution of situations in an area of work and makes suggestions to adjust or confirm the decisions necessary to implement required actions. Is capable of anticipating the implications of an analyzed situation between six months to one year ahead. -- Teamwork: Promotes team work and leads one's area to finish tasks and accept responsibility. Creates a positive environment within the area of work. Makes everyone feel like they are part of the team as well as welcomes and appreciates everyone's ideas and suggestions. Able to see the positive aspects of working as a team, shares the team's enthusiasm for achieving mutual goals. -- Thinking, planning and the strategic management of technical cooperation interventions: Identifies the risks and benefits of options for future health initiatives based on the analysis of institutional and political trends. Applies a broad approach to work in the health field. -- Evaluation of technical cooperation interventions: Proposes criteria for evaluating interventions at the process, management, and outcome level, in addition to plans for evaluating technical cooperation, in keeping with the PAHO's strategic direction. Technical Expertise: - Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, manage, monitor and evaluate technical cooperation activities for sustainable development, management or evaluation of environmental health programs in developing countries. - Technical cooperation expertise in local and social development programs including those involving more than one country. - Knowledge and skills in the formulation of technical cooperation interventions and in the development of criteria for evaluating program interventions. - Ability to analyze public policy issues and to write in a public policy context. - Strong interpersonal skills; diplomacy, tact and ability to effectively communicate with senior level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds; ability to develop and coordinate networks with relevant players in the international health field. - Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels. 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: Seven years of combined national and international experience in public health interventions for the prevention and control of traffic injuries, and in the provision of international technical cooperation in the field of traffic road safety.

Languages: Very good knowledge of Portuguese or English with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of Spanish and/or French would be an asset.

Additional Information: A WRITTEN TEST AND/OR INTERVIEW MAY BE HELD FOR THIS POST. 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. For further Details visit : http://www.who.int/ *****

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

Registered Charity No. 1072612