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Current Feed ContentvacanciesWednesday, July 23, 2008 SOS CHILDREN’S VILLAGES, SOS Mother & Child Clinic General Practitioner with an Interest in Paediatrics (1 post) Applications from suitable candidates are invited for full-time Clinician with a special interest in paediatrics. Key responsibilities of this clinician will include: • In charge of the pediatric unit (To treat paediatric patients) General Practitioner (1 post) The SOS Mother and Child Clinic (M.C.C) is an outpatient clinic based at Bakoteh and has an outstanding reputation for the quality of care and the range of affordable services provided to the community for the last 10 years. These include Paediatrics, General Medicine and reproductive health. It is one of the projects of SOS Children’s Villages, a non-government social development organization that is operating in 132 countries and territories in the field of children’s right and committed to children’s need especially those without parental care and in the community through family strengthening, educational and health programs. Applicants must hold a medical qualification (MBChB, equivalent or higher degree) and registrable with the Gambia Medical and Dental Council. An attractive salary and benefits package will be offered to the selected candidate. Handwritten applications, accompanied by a full CV; photocopy of certificates; two passport photographs and two letters of recommendation, should be sent to: The Medical Director, SOS-Mother and Child Clinic, PMB 28, Banjul, Hermann Gmeiner Drive , Bakoteh, The Gambia Infomal inquiries (including job description) can be made by telephone on 4460518 / 4462208 or by Email: clinic@sosgambia.org. Closing date for the submission of application is 26th July 2008 AUTHOR: DO
VACANCIESMonday, July 07, 2008 Ndow’s Comprehensive Senior Secondary School Bakau Newtown Application are invited from suitably qualified persons to teach the following subjects: 1. English Language/ Literature in English 2. Geography/ English 3. Chemistry/ Biology 4 P.E/ Biology 5. History 6. Computing Qualifications At least a First Degree in the area of interest and a teaching qualification. Experience Applicants must have at least two (2) years teaching experience at the Senior Secondary School level. NB: All applications, including Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of relevant certificates, must to be addressed to: The Chairman - Board of Trustees C/o The Principal Ndow’s Comprehensive Senior Secondary School Bakau Newtown Applications must reach the principal’s office not later than Friday 11th July 2008. AUTHOR: DO Vacancy NoticeMonday, May 19, 2008 St. Joseph’s Family Farms Centre Background: St. Joseph’s Family Farms Centre (SJFFC) is a Civil Society Organization (CSO) established since 1989 with a development focus on Environment and Natural Resources Management, Food Security and social stability. Over the years the organization has worked in partnership with both local and international organizations including Concern Universal, CaDO and relevant agencies of the Government of The Gambia, with funding support from some of The Gambia’s traditional development partners such as USAID, EC, DFJD, JP II Foundation, Swedish Mission Council (SMC) and several Irish Development Agencies. The organization recognizes that poverty is a formidable foe against social cohesion, stability and advancement. There are people who remain trapped in the economic stagnation and therefore not participating in the country’s or their community’s economic transformation. The Casamance Peace Building Project is designed to support the ongoing Casamance peace building process in Casamance and socio-economic development in the Sindian and Diouloulou arrondissements. The core intention is to combine micro and macro level peace building activities in direct support of the peace process, while also indirectly supporting the peace process through stimulating socio-economic development, as this is considered a prerequisite to securing a long-lasting resolution to the conflict. a. Title of position: Community Rehabilitation and Infrastructure Coordinator b. Location: Bwiam, Fonyi Kansala W/Region with travel to Casamance c. Requirements: The candidates seeking this position must possess at least a secondary school education as well as a minimum of 3 years work experience in similar position. The position requires a mature candidate, 30 age +. The successful candidate must possess an expertise in rehabilitation of structures, particularly that of water points and possess organisational skills at the community-based level. This individual must possess knowledge of communities along the common border of Senegal and The Gambia Western Region. The candidate must speak Jola and 2 other languages of the area, however ability to speak and write in French is considered to be an advantage. This individual must be a strategic planner, possess fairly strong writing skills, be flexible, willing to work outside the regular hours of work, computer literate, able to ride a motorbike and possesses valid license and be able to work under pressure with minimum supervision to meet deadlines. Ability to work with sensitive information and exercise utmost confidentiality is mandatory. d. Duties and Responsibilities: 1. To identify and facilitate the rehabilitation of damaged or substandard community water points, schools and health centres in the targeted areas. e. Remuneration: This post has an attractive remuneration package depending on the candidate’s qualification and experience. Position: Finance Manager About the Company: Job Description: Who we are looking for: • A strong finance employment record with a professional accounting finance qualification i.e. ACCA, CIMA Key Responsibilities: Please send your CV (saved as a MS Word document) with a covering letter to jobs@pristine.bz * Send your application by Tuesday 27th May 2008 to jobs@pristine.bz. • Only short-listed applicants will be contacted AUTHOR:DO
Gambia Global Fund Country Coordinating MechanismMonday, May 19, 2008 Call for Principal Recipient Application under Global Fund Round 8 Proposal 1. Preamble. • The Gambia Country Coordinating Mechanism, in compliance with the recent Global Fund Call for Proposals under Round 8 hereby invites interested and suitably qualified institutions from the public sector, civil society, NGOs and private sector organizations to apply as Principal Recipients for the implementation of relevant tailor-made programmes currently being developed for The Gambia in response to HIV/AIDS. Such programmes shall cover areas such as Health Systems Strengthening, Community Systems Strengthening HIV/AIDS Prevention, Treatment, Care and Support. 2. Brief Overview • The Gambia Country Coordinating Mechanism has oversight responsibilities of Principle Recipients and through the Principle Recipient, the Sub Recipients in the implementation of The Gambia’s approved HIV/AIDS programmes funded by the Global Fund. • The Country Coordinating Mechanism has been meeting and reached consensus to submit an HIV/AIDS proposal to the Global Fund Board by 1st July 2008 for their consideration and approval during their (GF) Board meeting in November 2008. • The Round 8 Global Fund Call for Proposals in 2008 has strongly recommended a Dual Track Principle Recipient Mechanism at country level. This essentially calls for every country submitting a proposal to consider having at least two Principle Recipients, one from the Public Sector and another from the Civil Society, NGOs or Private sector. Such institutions must have a good track record, the requisite experience and skills and financial platforms in the response to this disease. 3. The Gambia Country Coordinating Mechanism call for Applications for Principal Recipients * The Gambia Country Coordinating Mechanism hereby invites interested institutions in The Gambia to apply as Principal Recipients. Such potential Principle Recipient must be duly registered and have fully settled their tax and other financial obligations to The Gambia Government in particular. Additional requirements are listed below for ease of reference. 4. Requirements from any Principal Recipient applicant. Any interested applicant must meet the following requirements and evidence such, where appropriate with the relevant documents for Country Coordinating Mechanisms perusal: 1. Past experience & Knowledge: Each applicant should evidence their work experience and track record in the area of HIV/AIDS or public health management. Should attach past project reports and evaluations and details of the persons who will be closely involved or engaged in the management of the grant. Should show their level of involvement and number of years experience in implementing Global Fund or other Donor funded activities, and the disease components they had implemented in the past. Should also show at least one report for each component. 2. Academic and Professional Qualifications: Should provide proof of the academic and professional qualification and experience in this disease management area of those who will be directly responsible for the management and / or implementation of the Global Fund grant by providing copies of their CV’s 3. Technical Competencies: • Financial Management systems: Must have in place a fully operational computerized financial management system and must show experience in managing large grants especially years of experience in sub-granting to other organizations and how sub-grantees are being monitored. Show copies of project agreements with at least three sub-grantees. • Monitoring and Evaluation: Must have strong monitoring and evaluation capacity to manage large grants. • Procurement of goods and services: Must have procurement of goods and services capabilities and experience that should comply with Global Fund requirements. Indicate the resources available nationally and internationally, and systems available for procurement. • Robust Risk Management framework: Must have a robust risk management framework that protects in a professional and transparent manner the assets, funds, and other goods that shall be secured for their use in the implementation of the Global Fund grant. 4. Other Requirements: * Audited accounts: Must have audited accounts by a reputable audit firm. At least the latest three copies of their audited accounts should be enclosed with the application. * Disease Response Focus: Each PR’s application must clearly document their strengths and weaknesses in the areas listed below as well as indicate which combination of the five areas they wish to manage as a Principal Recipient should approval for the Round 8 grant in the response to HIV and AIDS pandemic be obtained from the Global Fund during 2008: a. Prevention b. Treatment c. Care and Support 5. Additional Documents Required Applicants are required to submit the following which should be current and valid: * Business registration certificate * Certifate of incorporation 6. Closing Date for Applications: 30th May 2008 at 12.00pm GMT 7. Address: All applications must be in sealed envelopes and should be addressed to and submitted at the following address: The Gambia CCM Chair Or alternatively sent by email to the following email address: Berniemendy@yahoo.com Note: Please include your e-mail addresses and telephone numbers. AUTHOR: DO VACANCY NOTICETuesday, April 22, 2008 Office of the Public Service Commission Notification of Vacancy Applications are invited from suitably qualified Gambians to fill three (3) vacant posts of Deputy Director at the Directorate of National Treasury Job category: Senior Management Report to: Director, National Treasury Purpose: Assist the Director, National Treasury to formulate policies, plans and guideline to ensure quality provision of the core services of the Directorate of National Treasury (DNT). Duties and Responsibilities: The Deputy Directors will be expected to advise the Director, National Treasury on issues related to: 1. The formulation and development of national policies, plans, strategies,programmes and guideline relevant to the DNT; 2. Monitor the implementation and evaluate the efficiency of the policies, plans and guidelines country wide 3. Coordinate the preparation of the DNT’s budget; 4. Matters regarding the core service of the DNT; 5. Strategies for service delivery jointly with other stakeholders; 6. Coordinate and monitor activities in the DNT with a view to identifying areas that need improvement; 7. Ensure the proper completion, maintenance and updating of relevant national data and information on the service by the DNT; 8. Identify existing and potential partners in supplying the core service of the DNT and establish working linkages with them; 9. To ensure that the implementation of the Department’s activities and assessment of staff performance is in line with GOTG policies. Specifically: * Facilitate the implementation of the BMAA, 2004 and associated Financial Instructions by carrying out all functions and responsibilities as specified in the Act and instructions. * Performing the role of paymaster and receiver general * Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS). Qualifications • A bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent qualification) in accounting, business administration or financial management • Training in planning and management • Professional accounting qualifications or a Masters degree in accounting is a must Skills and Competencies The job demands good numerical and analytical skills, in depth understanding of the financial and accounting regulations in The Gambia and International Best Practice and Excellent Communication Skills. In addition the candidates must possess good leadership and management skills, interpersonal skills and impeccable sense of integrity. The candidates should have a thorough working knowledge of management and control of funds as well as policy and strategy formulation. They should demonstrate knowledge of appropriate computer applications and financial management software. Work Experience At least 7 years working experience, with three years post qualification which must be in a management position doing related Salary Attractive and commensurate with level skill, experience, qualifications and competencies. All interested candidates are kindly requested to complete an application form available at the Public Service Commission and to submit a full application with a CV . The closing date for application is 14th May, 2008 AUTHOR: DO
Vacancy Notice - THE NATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE SCHEME (NYSS) Thursday, April 03, 2008 The National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) started in 1996 to provide youth with skills for employment. It emphasizes self-reliance and aims to discourage rural to urban drift. The National Youth Service Scheme (NYSS) is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified Gambians to fill the following vacancy. POSITION: BUSINESS ENTERPRISE OFFICER QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Applicants must possess the following minimum requirements: ∑ At least a Higher National Diploma in Business Management ∑ A good Background of Micro finance and /or Entrepreneurship will be an added advantage. ∑ Minimum of 5 years work experience in the said field and willing to work with young people. ∑ Willingness to work long hours and also frequent travels to the provinces. SALARY: GRADE 7 of the Government Integrated Pay Scale Job description and persons specification can be obtain from the Human Resource & Admin Department, NYSS Headquarters Applications must reach the office of the Executive Director, Fajara South Atlantic, Off Garba Jahumpa Road, P.M.B. 619, Kanifing, Bakau not later than Tuesday 9th April 2008 by 12.00 noon. NYSS will not consider any late application and will only contact applicants who have been short listed. AUTHOR: DO Free HTML Encoder Sunday, March 16, 2008 More and more i feel the need to encode script and HTML tags or elements into to encoded strings so that i could input them along with my blog post without actually rendering the HTML or Javascript. Accomplishing a task like this will be hard and will be prone to many errors if i was to do it by hand. i knew i needed a little application to do this task for me. So therefore this morning i decided to write Free HTML Encorder. This is quite a very useful utility when you want to encode script, HTML tags and even characters like " ; &" etc into encoded characters that you could input into a WYSIWYG without rending the HTML or script. It is quite a necessary tool if you are a blogger or an administrator of a CMS application. Download Free HTML Encoder. If you are also interested in the source code please send me an email through my contact form. NOTE: In-order to run this program, you must have the Microsoft .Net framework 2.0 or later installed on your computer. If you are running Windows Vista you already have the .Net framework installed.Vacancy noticeMonday, January 28, 2008 Group 4 Securicor is a world wide in security solutions and is the largest security company in The Gambia. We require a well qualified Finance Manager 30-40 years of age with at least 5 years previous experience in a senior financial position to work at their head quarter in Fajara. Salary to be agreed with the successfful candidate references will be required from previous employers. This is a senior and highly responsible position for a key member of the management team who is willing to work hard and meet fixed time frames for financial reporting. Application should be addressed to: Acting General Manager G4S Security Services 9 Booster Station Fajara Closing date: 31st January 2008
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The Gambia (DoSBSE)Tuesday, January 22, 2008 Third Education Sector Project (IDA III) Phase II Department of State for Basic and Secondary Education (DoSBSE) Grant No. H-230-GM Project ID No. PO77903 Expression of Interest The Government of The Gambia has received a grant from the World Bank towards the implementation of the IDA III Phase III Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for recruitment of Project Staff. The Projects Coordination Unit (PCU), DoSBSE is now seeking applicants to fill the vacant position of Assistant Procurement Officer. The Terms Of Reference (TOR) includes: • S/he participates in the preparation of the project budge / procurement plan; • S/he participates in sourcing of both national and international suppliers, and on a regular basis, updates a database of eligible and relevant suppliers, materials and goods required for the project; • S/he ensures effective coordination and liaison with the media, for the timely publication of all procurement notices; • S/he organizes and actively participates in bid opening meetings and takes minutes where appropriate; • S/he organizes the procurement filing and assists with the timely retrieval of necessary documents for both audits and donor supervision missions; • S/he monitors and closely follows up duty waiver applications with Department of State for Finance and Economic Affairs (DoSFEA) and the Department of Customs; • S/he participates, as appropriate, in clearing of goods procured from overseas for the use of the project; • S/he coordinates the receipt and inspection of all goods and other material procured for the project, and prepares minutes where appropriate; • S/he in consultation with procurement officer, updates the procurement monitoring forms and prepare draft inputs to the quarterly activity reports; • Perform any other related duties as may be assigned by the Procurement Officer or the Project Manager. Qualifications: * A Higher National Diploma in procurement and materials management or Engineering or any related field. * At least 5 years work experience with World Bank or other multilateral donor funded projects * Must have good knowledge of World Bank procurement procedures * Must be computer literate Salary: Attractive Closing date: Applicants must submit their application letters together with their CVs and certificates to the Project Manager, Projects Coordination Unit, DoSBSE, Willy Thorpe Building, Banjul, The Gambia not later than Thursday, 7th February 2008. Author: DO VACANCY NOTICEFriday, January 18, 2008 International Trypanotolerance Centre (ITC) P.M.B. 14, Banjul, The Gambia, West Africa Tel (+220) 446 29 28, Fax (+220) 446 29 24 Email: itc@itc.gm The International Trypanotolerance Centre (ITC), as executing agency for the African Development Bank (AFDB) funded component of the joint GEF-AFDB Project on “Sustainable Management of endemic Ruminant Livestock in West Africa”, is seeking qualified applicants for the following (a) 2 Regional positions: - Administrative and Financial Assistant (Head) - Expert for Information Management and Communication (b) 5 National positions for each of the four countries, namely: GAMBIA, GUINEA, MALI and SENEGAL: - National Expert on Livestock Production - National Expert on Livestock Information and Marketing - National Expert on Environment and Natural Resource Management - National Expert on Monitoring and Evaluation - National Administrative and Financial Assistant For a full description of the Terms of reference (professional profile, experience, duties, responsibilities) and the application requirements please refer to ITC’s website: www.itc.gm (link to Vacancies; News). Applications: Applicants should send a cover letter quoting the respective position title and country, indicating their interest and availability; a curriculum vitae; and names and addresses (including tel. fax, and e-mail) of three referees who are knowledgeable about their professional qualifications and work experience to: The Director General International Trypanotolerance Centre (ITC) Banjul via E-mail to: itc@itc.gm Closing date: Friday, 25th January 2008 Project Background: The six-year, multi-country Project entitled: “Sustainable Management of Endemic Ruminant Livestock in West Africa” aims at community-based conservation and management of endemic ruminant livestock; better understanding of existing genetic diversity and the potential; development of strategies for improved utilization in evolving production systems; policies that affect the livestock and livestock products targeted, especially those related to market access and marketing channels to facilitate commercialization by smallholder livestock keepers; and strengthening capacities of relevant actors to promote sustainable management of livestock resources. The project will be executed by UNOPS for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and by ITC for the African Development Bank (AFDB) in Gambia, Guinea, Mali and Senegal. Author: DO |
