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Current Feed ContentVacancies notice:National water and electricity company ltd (nawec)Thursday, August 28, 2008 Applications are invited from suitably qualified Gambians to fill the following vacant positions with the National Water and Electricity Company Limited (NAWEC). 1. Human Resources Manager Qualification and Experience: - * A Masters Degree in Human Resource Management. Public Administration, or any of the Social Sciences with two years relevant work experience * A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Public Administration, Business Administration with five years relevant work experience. Main Duties And Responsibilities * To deputize for the Human Resource Development and Administration Director in the absence of the latter * Responsible for the formulation and implementation of overseas and local training policies; * Advise on conducting appropriate on-the-job training and skills development for employees; * To advise on and coordinate annual staff appraisals; * Supervise the overall recruitment and selection procedures and serve as Chairman of the Selection and Recruitment (Interview) Committee where appropriate * Compilation of Manpower Projections and Training requirements * Advising on methods of arresting turnover * Developing, recommending and administering an employee benefits program * Monitor the efficient operation of the HRIS and the regular submission of personnel data required for MIS; and analysis of relevant data for policy decisions by Management * Develop and maintain a skills inventory for HRIS; * Planning Recruitment/Re-sourcing and Effective Jobs/Structures * Defining Skill/Knowledge/Attitude Requirements * Prepare and maintain a manual on Company Personnel Administration policies and Ensures that staff are aware of relevant Company policies and procedures * Helping staff through change and uncertainty (communicating aims/progress, allaying concerns) * Monitor the work environment and advising on general conditions of Service * Assist in the preparation of Job Specifications, Staff Audits and Evaluation * Assisting the Selection/Recruitment, Promotion and Disciplinary Committees in monitoring implementation of approved recommendations; * Assist in the maintenance, improvement and interpretation of the Staff Service Rules * To execute any other assignments from the Director of Human Resources Development and Administration or the Managing Director. 2. Administrations Manager Qualification and Experience: - * A Masters Degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management or a Masters Degree in any social science with two years relevant work experience. * A Bachelor’s Degree in Administration, Human Resource Management, Logistics or Economics with five years relevant work experience. * Ability to work in a group. Main Duties and Responsibilities * Assist in general internal and external correspondence * Supervise and account for the duties and performance of subordinate Heads of section * Arrange all immigration and travel matters including: passport and visa requisitions, travel insurance, flight arrangement, hotel bookings, clearances and airport receptions * Arrange accommodation for expatriate staff and official visitors whenever required * Supervision of cleanliness, landscaping and maintenance of company buildings * Monitor and control furniture, fixtures and office equipment (FFOE) * International relations including interrelationship with other administrators * Company’s property estate management (which involves acquisition of company’s landed properties and the deeds thereto) * Community relations including scholarships, donations, charities and other matters relating there from * Administration of corporate gifts 3. Senior Public Relations Officer Qualification and Experience: - * A university Degree or an Advance Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, or Political Science with at least five years relevant work experience. * Liaison with the media on behalf of the Company * Creating a Company newsletter with PRO * Corporate advertisements * Must have a good command of the English Language. * An established relationship with the media will be an advantage Duties and Responsibilities:- The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Drafting press releases and public notices * Planning and implementing media campaigns * Participate in speech writing and review of speeches * Helping in the management of the NAWEC website * Be responsible of the NAWEC hour * Be the liaison between NAWEC and the Press corps. * Any other duties as assigned by the HRDAD 4. Senior Admin Officer (2 positions) Qualification and Experience: - A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the social Sciences with two years relevant work experience. Duties and Responsibilities:- * Assist the Human Resources Manager and the Administrations Manager. * Perform the above functions when the later are not available * Any other duties as may be assigned by their supervisors. 5. POSITION: Internal auditor Qualifications and Experience: - * A qualified professional Accountant (ACCA, CIMA) or a Masters/MBA in Finance, Accounting or Auditing with five years relevant work experience. Main Duties And Responsibilities * Administer the internal auditing activity of all assigned areas (i.e. Financial, Management and Operational Audits). Auditing of all NAWEC stocks and assets including the Fuels and lubricants * Develop a comprehensive, practical program of audit coverage for that location. * Accomplish the program in accordance with acceptable audit standards and stipulated schedules. * Prepare a comprehensive, long-range program of audit coverage for the assigned location; * Identify those activities subject to audit coverage, evaluate their significance, and assess the degree of risk inherent in the activity in terms of cost, schedule, and quality; * Establish standards of performance and review performance according to those standards; * Provide reports to executive management within the assigned location concerning coverage and the results of the audit activity. Interpret those results to improve the audit program and its coverage; * Establish and monitor accomplished objectives intended to increase his/her department’s ability to serve management. * Carry out risk assessment by checking the adequacy of existing controls * Identifying and prioritising the high risk areas in a bid to evaluate and report on them * Developing work programs to include the risk areas as target audit centres, which will also show schedule of the staff responsible and the time frame for task completion. * Carry out pre-audit reviews and briefing with functional heads * Encouraging functional heads to set operation performance targets and measures * Encouraging functional heads to initiate self-assessment within their sections/departments with a view to identifying obsolescence or failing in controls * Ensuring adequate re-sourcing of the audit section by way of appropriate audit tools, mobility and training needs. * Provide guidelines for auditing an information system environment which will be Incorporated in the audit manual with a glossary of computing terms 6. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT Qualifications and Experience: - * A qualified professional Accountant (ACCA, CIMA) or a Masters/MBA in Finance or Accounting with five years relevant work experience. Main Duties And Responsibilities * Weekly review of ledger postings/entries and accounts; * Preparation of quarterly, half-yearly and annual financial statements and accounts; * Receiving of monthly commercial report and posting of sales and own consumption; * Reviewing and endorsing all bank accounts reconciliations including escrow and service connection accounts; * Reviewing and endorsing all payment vouchers; * Supervise and coordinate the activities of Financial Accounts. * Review and analyse the Trial Balance and advice of anomalies. * Prepare Annual Accounts of the Company for audit purpose via accounting package. * Work with External Auditors during interim and final annual audit exercises * Ensure the timely production of accounting information with relevant reconciliation. * Assist the Finance Director in the daily management of the Finance Department 7. TREASURY MANAGER Qualifications and Experience: - * A qualified professional Accountant (ACCA, CIMA) or a Masters/MBA in Finance Accounting or Economics with five years relevant work experience. Main Duties And Responsibilities * Verification of payment claims against budgets; * Preparation of weekly and monthly forecast of payments; * Monitoring of daily foreign exchange rates from the various commercial banks; * Monitoring of major overseas suppliers’ invoices and payments; * Preparation of monthly cash flow statement; * Endorsement of all local and overseas purchase orders and invoices; * Monitoring of daily banking of cash and cheque receipts; * Preparation of monthly cheque books and bank statements requests; * Assist the Finance Director in the daily management of the Finance Department; Interested candidates are expected to submit their CVs with copies of their academic or professional certificates at the address given below not later that 12th September, 2008. The Managing Director National Water and Electricity Company Limited 53 Mamadi Manjang Highway Kanifing, P. O. Box 609, Banjul. Please note that only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. vacanciesWednesday, 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 Ndow’s Comprehensive Junior School, KanifingMonday, July 07, 2008 Vacancy Notice Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following teaching posts at the Ndow’s Comprehensive Junior Secondary School: Home Economics - 1 Teacher Technical Drawing - 1 Teacher
(a) Accademic Qualifications: Applicants should possess either a Diploma or Higher Teacher’s Certificate (HTC) from a recognised University. (b) Teaching Experience Applicants should also have at least 3 years post qualification experience. The salary which is based on the school’s integrated pay scale is attractive. All applications are to be in writing and are to be accompanied by the relevant certificates. These are to reach the Principal’s office not later than Friday 11th July 2008. The Chairman Board of Trustees C/o The Principal Ndow’s Comprehensive Junior School, Kanifing. 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 NoticeMonday, May 19, 2008 The Kairaba Hotel Situation vacant: Income Auditor The Kairaba Hotel is looking for a self-motivated male or female to fill the above-mentioned osition. The post holder will report to the Finance Manager. Objective and Key Responsibilities : The objective of this position is to ensure proper audit trail for all transactions in the accounting system for its accuracy. This will be achieved by among others, controlling and monitoring the use of inventory as well as controlling and monitoring the documentation of the system. Qualification: Applicants must have AAT Final Level and or any relevant professional qualification in the hospitality industry Experience: Five years relevant post qualification experience as follows: Computer Literacy Age: Preferably 30 to 38 years Personality: Outgoing, Self-motivated-prepared to act on own initiative. Cheerful disposition. Clear speaking voice and good health. Salary: The salary attached to this position is very attractive and negotiable base on qualification. Interested candidate can send their application, CV together with two referees to the Human Resources Department, The Kairaba Hotel, PMB 390 Serrekunda. Please give a full postal address and contact telephone number(s). Closing date May 30th, 2007. Please mark your letters: Application for Income Auditor. Only short listed applicants will be contacted. AUTHOR: DO vacancy noticeTuesday, April 29, 2008 Gambia radio and television services Jobe title - Announcers 1. Grade The post is in Category 111 Grade 111G of the GRTS payscale I.E. Between D21, 780.00 to D30, 690.00 per annum depending on qualification and experience. 2. Job summary Provides general support in the production and presentation of programmes. The job holder’s functions generally include: i. Daily continuity and public announcement duties in Elglish and Local languages; ii. Assisting in programme coverage and filing in reports as assigned; iii. Performing co-production and presentation assignments/duties iv. Performing news -reading duties; v. Anyother relevant duties assigned by the Producers. 3. Qualifications, Experience & Person Specification Jobe holder must possess the minimum qualification of five “O” Levels or SSS Leaving Certificate including English, or two “A” Levels including English language. Job holder would further be expected to demonstrate the following person specification: i. Good oral and written communications skills, The last date for submission is 30th April, 2008. All applications should be addressed to: The Director General, Gambia Radio and Television Services, New Building Complex, KANIFING. AUTHOR: DO
vacancy noticeTuesday, April 29, 2008 MRC Laboratories, the gambia nurse (severe penumonia studies) Applications are invites from suitably qualified Gambians for a 3 years appointment as a Nurse for the Severe Pneumonia Studies, Bacterial Diseases Programme. The successful candidate will be based at MRC Fajara/ Basse and will be required to provide research -standard inpatient nursing care and work in the community when required. We seek someone with:- Salary will be paid in Occupational Group B3/C1 depending on qualification and experience plus allowances. We cannot accept applications from people who are currently, or in the last 6 months employed by the Department of State for Health. To apply, please complete the standard MRC application form, which is available at the Human Resources Office and attach photocopies of qualifications and any other relevant documents. All applications should be clearly labelled and addressed as follows: Human Resources Office The closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 5th May 2008. MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer Only short -listed candidates will be contacted. AUTHOR: DO Vacancies NoticeThursday, April 03, 2008 Office of the Public Service Commission New Administrative Building , The Quadrangle 1. Principal Fiscal Officer Qualifications: Entry by Promotion: Candidate must have completed at least 2 years satisfactorily service as Senior Fiscal Officer. Direct Entry: To this grade is open to qualified Accountant with at least four (4) years post qualification experience. Requirements: To take responsibility in completing the given assignments on time and ensuring high quality outputs. Duties and Responsibilities 1) Budget preparations, execution and monitoring 2) Setting of sectoral expenditure ceilings. Expenditure analysis and reporting Salary: The salary attached to the post is grade 10 in the Integrated Pay Scale of the Gambia Government i.e. D47028 per annum. 2. Senior Fiscal Officers Qualifications: Masters degree in Finance and Economic, Business studies or similar discipline and minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience. Requirements: Preparation and execution of Recurrent and Development Estimates. a) Preparation and timely production of quarterly allocation. Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Preparation and execution of annual Recurrent and Development Estimates. 2) Boards of survey (cash, vehicles, equipment, etc) 3) Action Sales 4) Any other duties that they may be assigned by Head Unit Salary: the salary attached to the post is grade 9 in the Integrated Pay Scale of the Gambia Government i.e D40692 per annum. 1 Principal Economist Qualifications: A Masters Degree or equivalent qualification in Economic. Minimum of four (4) years working experience in a similar environment. Good knowledge in computer applications and excellent writing skills Requirements: 1) Interest in quantitative work and ability to quickly learn and apply computer packages. 2) Interest in participating team work 3) To complete given assignments on time and produce high quality out puts. 4) Flexibility to complete assignments sometimes after normal working hours inorder to meet critical deadlines as necessary. Duties / Responsibilities 1) Assign tasks to staff and advice the Permanent Secretary in matters relating to investment and private sector initiatives and development of investment promotion mission. Day to day management. Control and supervision of work of the whole sector. Salary: the salary attached to the post is grade 10 of the Integrated Pay Scale of The Gambia Government i.e. D47028 per annum. 1 Senior Economist Qualifications: A good degree in Economics (preferably Masters Degree) with emphasis on Quantitative Economic and Statistics. Minimum of two (2) years working in Analytical Environment. Good knowledge of computer applications and excellent writing skills. Requirements: 1) Required to be available to and responsible for junior officers of their respective sections and units 2) Supervise their work and general compartment Duties / Responsibilities 1) Budget preparation 2) Execution and monitoring on monthly basis 3) Fiscal Reports in making analysis and recommendation on the fiscal position 4) Working on a cash management approach 5) Any other duty assigned by the Head. Salary: the salary attached to the post is grade 9 of the Integrated Pay Scale of The Gambia Government i.e. D40692 per annum. 2 Senior Loans Officers Qualifications: A good numerate basic degree or equivalent in Economics, Mathematics, Business Studies or similar discipline. Minimum of three (3) years in a similar environment. Good computer skills, communication skills, training and inviting skills. Requirements: Interest in quantitative work and ability to learn quickly and train staff. a) Ability to lead, guide and encourage others in a team b) To take responsibility in completing the given assignments on time and ensuring high quality outputs. c) Flexibility to complete assignments, some times even after normal working hours in order to meet critical deadlines, as necessary. Duties and Responsibilities 1) Receiver disbursement requests. Check against loan information and recommends approval or otherwise and provides first signature. 2) Ensures lost are aware of disbursement status for loans for which they are responsible 3) Ensures with support of loans, that projects and line ministries. Copy disbursement notices DLDM soon after disbursements are made. 4) Any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Salary: the salary attached to the above post is Grade 9 of the Integrated Pay Scale of The Gambia Government i.e. D40692 per annum. Economic Management Planning Unit: Director Qualifications: Candidate must have at least eight (8) years post graduate experience in the Economic / planning profession and Project Approval or not less than three (3) years as Principal Economist / Planner. Requirements: 1) Professional conduct supervision and development of the staff 2) Analysis and planning junctions of the unit and be able to supervise staff in their duties. Duties and Responsibilities: 1) Production of the department’s annual budget and financial statements and representing the department at the highest level. 2) He/she is the Chief Technical Adviser to the respective Permanent Secretary and the Minister in his/her respective area on competence at all levels especially at the national level and the directorate staff. 3) Is the chief policy maker in his/her department Salary: the salary attached to the post is grade 11 of the Integrated Pay Scale of The Gambia Government i.e. D55116 per annum. All applications with copies of relevant certicates and CVs to be addressed and sent to the above address on or before 21st April 2008. AUTHOR: DO VACANCY NOTICE - The Association of Youths Against MalariaMonday, March 10, 2008 Applications are invited from suitable qualified Gambians to fill the following positions: 1. FIELD COORDINATOR (2) ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE * At least a Diploma in Public Health/Community Health/Nursing or Social Sciences * At least 5 years Work Experiences * Should be computer literate (word, Excel and Power point) * Should be proficient in at least two local languages * Should be willing to work anywhere within Western Region 2. SECRETARY ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE A Diploma or equivalent qualification in any of the following fields: Secretarial duties, Office practice with a minimum work experience of 3years as secretary. PERSON SPECIFICATION ∑ S/He should be able to work under pressure and flexi time ∑ S/He must be highly proficient in both written and spoken English. ∑ S/He must be able to work independently SALARY: The salary attached to each of the position is attractive, depending on qualification and experience. All applications accompanied with relevant certificates and CV should be addressed to: The Chairman, TAYAM Board of Directors, 151 Sere Kunda Mosque Road (former Plaza Cinema). You can also apply through E-mail to: tayam@qanet.gm CLOSING DATE: Friday 14th March 2008. |
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