Water Resources Management Expert , African Development Bank

• Position title: Water Resources Management Expert - OWAS
• Grade: Technical Assistant (TA)
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB/15/143
• Publication date: 05/10/2015
• Closing date: 19/10/2015

Objectives

With its Ten Years Strategy (TYS) for 2013-2022, the Bank has positioned itself as a partner of choice to support Africa in its development. The Bank has taken the leadership in infrastructure (NEPAD Infrastructure Program, Infrastructure Consortium for Africa) and is carrying out a number of initiatives in the Water Sector through its Water and Sanitation Department namely, the Rural Water and Sanitation Initiative (RWSSI) and the Multi-donor Water Partnership program (MDWPP). Since 2005, the African Development Bank is the trustee for the African Water Facility Special Fund (AWF). The AWF aims at supporting the implementation of the Africa Water Vision and the Framework for Action for 2025 adopted at the 2000 World Water Forum in The Hague.

The objective of the African Water Facility is to i) Help reduce poverty and promote sustainable development by expanding Africa’s access to financial resources for the water and sanitation sector ; ii) Attract massive, appropriate and strategic investments and also for the development and management of sustainable water resources ; and iii) Strengthen enabling environment for water management to generate more investments.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Director OWAS, and in consultation with the directors of other relevant departments the incumbent will:

• Serve as Focal Point for the Multi Donor Water Partnership Programme (MDWPP);
• Contribute to strengthening collaboration across the water – energy- food nexus between OWAS / AWF and other departments within the Bank and partnerships with other regional and global IWRM organisations;
• Support the preparation of key MDWPP documents including the Final Phase 1 Report and the medium term strategic plan (2013-2015);
• Coordinate the organization of periodic MDWPP steering committee meetings;
• Contribute to mobilization of resources for MDWPP;
• Prepare or contribute to the preparation of activity work programmes and approval memos for newly approved activities prior to disbursement;
• In collaboration with task managers, oversee the timely preparation and implementation, of the annual work plan and budgets for MDWPP activities;
• Review Terms of reference for projects proposed for MDWPP funding and assess them in line with MDWPP objectives;
• Review MDWPP outputs (study reports and knowledge products) and ensure that they are suitably packaged for eventual publication where appropriate;
• Contribute to building capacity within and outside the Bank for mainstreaming IWRM in general including climate change adaptation and green growth in operational guidelines and tools;
• Prepare and deliver presentations on various MDWPP issues to stakeholders in various fora as necessary.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• A minimum of a Master's degree with specialization in Water Resources Management or a related discipline.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ post qualification experience in national and transboundary IWRM issues, and in preparing, appraising, implementation and evaluation of water sector projects, is required. Experience with operations in the water sector in Africa financed by multilateral/bilateral development institutions will be considered as an advantage.
• Authorship of analytical studies or publications relevant to water resources management or the water sector in general would be an advantage.
• Ability to build partnerships and deliver results that meets the needs and long-term interest of clients within and outside the institution.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team of professional staff, and utilize talent and expertise of team members in a productive way.
• Capacity to initiate and manage innovation and change.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and/or French, with a good working knowledge of the other language.
• Competence in the use of the standard Microsoft software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SAP.

NB : Funding for this Technical Assistant expert position is provided by the Nigerian Technical Cooperation Fund (NTCF). The position is a two year fixed term contract open only to nationals of African countries.

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs

Principal environment officer , African Development Bank

• Position title: Principal environment officer - ONEC.3
• Grade: PL-4
• Position N°: 50088860
• Reference: ADB/15/148
• Publication date: 06/10/2015
• Closing date: 26/10/2015

Objectives

The mission of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC) is to spearhead the Bank’s lending and non-lending operations in the areas of energy, environment and climate change. It will support mainstreaming of environment and climate change into Bank’s operations as well as lead on advocacy, advice and evaluation of lessons learned for incorporation into policy and programmes development.

Through its Environment and Climate Change Division (ONEC.3), the Department will identify, design and implement environment and climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes and projects.  These will either be stand alone or as components of other Bank Group support operations. ONEC.3 also serves as the primary climate finance platform for the Bank Group.

ONEC.3 is also responsible for implementing the Bank’s environmental/social policies procedures, and guidelines, including review/monitoring of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA), and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) documents, requesting validation of project’s environmental and social categorization and submission of ESIA, ESMP, ESMF and RAP documentation for clearance by the Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguards unit (ORQR.3); and ensuring compliance with Bank policy on disclosure

Duties and responsibilities

The Principal Environment Officer will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC.3). His/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following:

Mainstreaming of environmental and social development concerns:

• Address environmental and social development issues in various Bank operations during the identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision and project completion stages;
• Prepare Request for Categorization Memorandum (RCM)  for project categorization; ESIA/RAP, ESMP and ESMF Summaries before submitting to the Environment and Social Safeguards and Compliance Division (ORQR.3) and posting on Bank’s website;
• Prepare Climate Screening Memorandum, and propose adaptation measures and mitigation measures as appropriate;
• Prepare and/or contribute to technical reports and other environmental and social documentation required in processing Bank operations;
• Provide E&S support to the Bank’s private sector operations (e.g. industries, services, infrastructure, financial institutions) and to the Bank’s public sector operations in the energy, transport, and information and communication technology, sectors as required;
• Mainstream relevant and cross-cutting environmental and social issues into Bank operations, particularly issues related to natural resource management and climate change;
• Design and/or improve the design of features/ components within Bank operations in order to ensure the effective implementation of environmental and social measures throughout the duration of the operations; and,
• Develop recommendations to enhance environmental and social benefits and corrective measures to mitigate environmental and social risks in Bank operations.

Compliance with environmental and social requirements:

• Provide policy and operational guidance to Task Managers and Investment Officers on environmental and social development issues as a means of strengthening the environmental and social performance of Bank operations;
• Ensure compliance of operations with the Bank’s environmental and social safeguards, policies, and guidelines consistent with the Bank’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS); and,
• Provide technical guidance to clients on the preparation of necessary documentation, including but not limited to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans, Environmental and Social Management Plans, Environmental and Social Management Frameworks and Environmental and Social Management Systems. 

Knowledge Development:

• Contribute to the development of Bank policies and strategies by highlighting timely environmental and social development issues in close collaboration with other Bank experts; and,
• Review and contribute to the mainstreaming of appropriate environmental and social development issues into projects and/or initiatives developed by Bank experts in departments within and outside of OIVP.
• Undertake any other task as the Director ONEC and/or the Manager ONEC.3 may assign.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s Degree or its university equivalent in Environmental Studies,  Natural Resource Management, Environmental Policy, Economics, relevant Social Sciences, Engineering, or in an equivalent environment-related discipline;
• A minimum of six  (6) years of relevant professional experience in the areas of environmental management, natural resource management, environmental policy, environmental assessment, environmental monitoring, environmental compliance, and climate change adaptation and mitigation, or field operations involving environmental matters;
• Excellent technical and analytical skills and established track record of excellence in operational and policy work on environmental and social matters;
• Knowledge and experience in preparing and managing the implementation of  Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs), Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments (SESA), Environmental and Social management Framework (ESMF) and Environmental and Social Management Systems (ESMSs), including  social aspects of development projects (e.g. health and safety, involuntary resettlement and gender components), operations monitoring and evaluation, and compliance assessment;
• Demonstrable knowledge and practice of the operational safeguards policies, procedures and practices of major bilateral and multilateral partner development agencies in regional member countries, particularly with respect to infrastructure projects;
• Practitioner experience in Africa, with broad skills in multi-criteria assessment, stakeholder engagement and consultation, community participation, with analytical skills in assessing institutional capacities and designing/reviewing practical implementation arrangements for complex projects;
• Well-rounded understanding of critical issues in sustainable development, international environment and development policy, emerging climate change, green growth and sustainability concerns, and social development and results-based management agendas;
• Results-oriented, team player, articulate analyst with attention to details, persuasive communicator and good writer.
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or French, with preference for capabilities in both languages; and,
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues.

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs

Senior environment officer , African Development Bank

• Position title: Senior environment officer - ONEC.3
• Grade: PL-5
• Position N°: 50088864
• Reference: ADB/15/149
• Publication date: 06/10/2015
• Closing date: 26/10/2015

Objectives

The mission of the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC) is to spearhead the Bank’s lending and non-lending operations in the areas of energy, environment and climate change. It will support mainstreaming of environment and climate change into Bank’s operations as well as lead on advocacy, advice and evaluation of lessons learned for incorporation into policy and programmes development.

Through its Environment and Climate Change Division (ONEC.3), the Department will identify, design and implement environment and climate change adaptation and mitigation programmes and projects.  These will either be stand alone or as components of other Bank Group support operations. ONEC.3 also serves as the primary climate finance platform for the Bank Group.

ONEC.3 is also responsible for implementing the Bank’s environmental/social policies procedures, and guidelines, including review/monitoring of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIA), Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMP), Environmental and Social Management Framework (ESMF), Strategic Environmental and Social Assessment (SESA), and Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) documents, requesting validation of project’s environmental and social categorization and submission of ESIA, ESMP, ESMF and RAP documentation for clearance by the Bank’s Environmental and Social Safeguards unit (ORQR.3); and ensuring compliance with Bank policy on disclosure

Duties and responsibilities

The Senior Environment Officer will work under the general supervision and guidance of the Manager, Environment and Climate Change (ONEC.3). His/her core duties/responsibilities will include the following:

Mainstreaming of environmental and social development concerns:

• Address environmental and social development issues in various Bank operations during the identification, preparation, appraisal, supervision and project completion stages;
• Prepare Request for Categorization Memorandum (RCM)  for project categorization; ESIA/RAP, ESMP and ESMF Summaries before submitting to the Environment and Social Safeguards and Compliance Division (ORQR.3) and posting on Bank’s website;
• Prepare Climate Screening Memorandum, and propose adaptation measures and mitigation measures as appropriate;
• Prepare and/or contribute to technical reports and other environmental and social documentation required in processing Bank operations;
• Provide E&S support to the Bank’s private sector operations (e.g. industries, services, infrastructure, financial institutions) and to the Bank’s public sector operations in the energy, transport, and information and communication technology, sectors as required;
• Mainstream relevant and cross-cutting environmental and social issues into Bank operations, particularly issues related to natural resource management and climate change;
• Design and/or improve the design of features/ components within Bank operations in order to ensure the effective implementation of environmental and social measures throughout the duration of the operations; and,
• Develop recommendations to enhance environmental and social benefits and corrective measures to mitigate environmental and social risks in Bank operations.

Compliance with environmental and social requirements:

• Provide policy and operational guidance to Task Managers and Investment Officers on environmental and social development issues as a means of strengthening the environmental and social performance of Bank operations;
• Ensure compliance of operations with the Bank’s environmental and social safeguards, policies, and guidelines consistent with the Bank’s Integrated Safeguards System (ISS); and,
• Provide technical guidance to clients on the preparation of necessary documentation, including but not limited to Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, Strategic Environmental and Social Assessments, Resettlement Action Plans, Environmental and Social Management Plans, Environmental and Social Management Frameworks and Environmental and Social Management Systems.
• Help manage and update the ONEC.3 Environmental and Social Project Tracking System

Knowledge Development:

• Contribute to the development of Bank policies and strategies by highlighting timely environmental and social development issues in close collaboration with other Bank experts; and,
• Review and contribute to the mainstreaming of appropriate environmental and social development issues into projects and/or initiatives developed by Bank experts in departments within and outside of OIVP.
• Undertake any other task as the Director ONEC and/or the Manager ONEC.3 may assign.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s degree in disciplines related to environment, social development, economics, development studies; 
• A minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience related to the implementation of operations, project management, policy formation, capacity building;
• Proven writing and analytical skills in designing relevant operations; ability to initiate innovative approaches and originality at work; sound analytic, conceptual and strategic thinking;
• Updated knowledge of the critical environment and social issues;
• Proven ability for team-working and multi-tasking; great facilitation, communication and computational skills; resourcefulness, attention to details and client orientation;
• Flexibility to undertake field missions to Regional Member Countries; and,
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in French and/or English, with preference for capabilities in both languages.

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs

Senior urban development specialist , African Development Bank

• Position title: Senior urban development specialist - OITC
• Grade: PL-5
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: ADB/15/146
• Publication date: 06/10/2015
• Closing date: 26/10/2015

Objectives

In the face of growing urbanisation in Africa, the Transport and ICT Department is aiming to step up the assistance it provides to the Bank Regional Member countries to improve urban development and municipal management in designing and implementing innovative and efficient urban development operations. The Department provides assistance in the form of project loans and grants, Technical Assistance, and Analytical and Advisory Services to help tackle issues related to urban development, infrastructure financing, urban governance improvement, housing, public private partnership projects in urban services, and institutional development, with due regard to cross-cutting themes including knowledge generation, regional integration, environmental protection and adaptation and resilience to climate change, gender equality, and the empowerment of vulnerable segments of the population, as well as the strengthening of the urban-rural linkages.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Director of OITC, the Urban Development Specialist will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Provide technical advice to the Bank Group in respect of urban development projects (planning, infrastructure, basic services, housing, governance, municipal finance, transport and ICT infrastructure) of member countries and their cities;
• Identify suitable projects for Bank Group financing in the urban development sector and be responsible for the identification, formulation, preparation, appraisal, supervision and evaluation of normal to large complex scale projects including lending, sectorial work and technical assistance;
• Lead difficult appraisal, supervision or sector missions; prepare the appraisal reports and lead up to the stage of Board’s approval; negotiate normal to sensitive and delicate policy issues with borrowers and other parties;
• Serve as technical authority in urban development; integrate a broad spectrum of project issues from various functional areas with a cohesive position and monitor progress on on-going projects; participate in identification, feasibility studies and preparation, appraisal and supervision of normal to large and complex projects and/or complex studies involving economic, technical or financial issues;
• Undertake feasibility studies in urban development involving broad planning of resources and techno-judgment of alternative ways of shaping projects towards optimal contribution to development objectives; advise member countries on the preparation, organization and execution of feasibility studies and assist in drafting Terms of Reference; review the progress reports of studies; select the components to comprise the eventual project; review and supervise the work of consultants engaged by the Borrowers to the assigned projects/studies;
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team of experts as Task Manager in the preparation and appraisal of complex projects and large scale projects/studies;
• Advise the regional member countries and cities on Bank’s financing requirements; act as a key person to liaise with government officials and spokesman of the Bank; play a key role in the preparation and appraising of reports, working groups, loan committees, loan negotiations and presentation of projects/studies for approval by the Board;
• Supervise projects; play a key role in following up the progress of projects; supervise and monitor procurement activities for goods, works and services in accordance with Bank’s rules; review the submissions from the Borrowers, prepare tender lists, bid documents, analysis, award recommendation and contracts documents; study and analyze data submitted by borrower; verify and approve contracts for disbursement of funds; ensure that the regional member countries prepare the Borrower’s PCR after project completion;
• Lead Bank missions as Task Manager to evaluate overall project performance, hold discussions and collect adequate data for the preparation of the Bank’s project completion-report; advise the Bank Group on lessons derived from the project which will guide future intervention in the specific countries; prepare terms of reference for feasibility and engineering designs for studies; evaluate consultancy proposals; review bid documents and evaluation for works and goods;
• Serve as a member of the Bank Procurement Committee for Registration of Consultants and Contractors; draft letters, memos and other documents for the signature of the supervisor; provide expert technical advice to the management and colleagues on technical aspects, procurement of goods, works and services, etc.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• A minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent in urban development or closely related disciplines
• A minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in urban project design and management
• Good knowledge and understanding of the urbanization and decentralization issues and challenges in Africa in various sectors (particularly in urban planning, land, municipal finance, basic services, transport and ICT infrastructure)
• Proven experience in urban development and strong ability in analytical work
• Demonstrated ability to lead a group of professionals to deliver projects and programs in an effective and efficient way;
• Competence in the use of ERP Systems (preferably SAP) and standard MS office applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint); with good knowledge of technical tools and software for urban development and municipal management.
• High level communication and negotiation skills with excellent written and verbal communications in English.  A working knowledge of French would be an added advantage.

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs

Auto Electrician , Keren Motors

Keren Motors provides bulk transportation, logistics and haulage for dry cargo, petroleum products and bulk mining material. They have the largest fleet of tanker trailers for the transportation of petroleum products and other wet cargo. The company also provides a wide range of services for industries including plant hire for the mining sector, including graders, dump trucks, bulldozers, excavators and other earth moving machines.

Job summaryTesting the proper functionality in the equipment to be installed into vehicles and manage components and control systems.

Auto Electrician

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical repairs on various vehicles and plant
• Repair parts and equipment when needed
• Maintain and repair various kinds of petrol and diesel engine motor vehicles
• Order for parts and equipment as necessary
• Complete all documentation and receipts, including inspection sheets, and applies signatures as appropriate
• Identify repairs required via unfair wear and tear, and advice the service manager and foreman mechanic
• Work within a realistic time

Requirements

• Must have more than 7 years’ experience
• Holder of diploma in the said field
• Only mature age need to apply
• Transport management background a must

How to apply
Candidates meeting these requirements must apply by cover letter and CV only.

To apply for this job email your details to mwewamwewa2@yahoo.com

Airtel Zambia Jobs - Zonal Operations Engineer Job in Kitwe

Department: Networks

Vacancy: Zonal Operations Engineer

Level: TBC

Location: Kitwe

Job Purpose

Responsible for overseeing all active Network operational activities in regional switch site, support in activation of new sites, and new active node integration. Ensure all related faults in the network are resolved within defined time frame, perform node backup and alarm monitoring. Perform basic routine maintenance and periodic health check on all active nodes. Ensure Network node availability.

Support in Network project Expansion and roaming activation. Perform basic switch configuration and roaming activation. Ensure weekly reporting of operational activities, outages and accomplished network improvement.

Reporting to NOC Assurance Manager, the main duties will beto:

Operations

• Ability to prepare data transcript and execute core configuration command.
• Support in activation of new sites, and new node integration.
• Support in Acceptance test plan (ATP) for new nodes integration.
• Perform daily node backup and alarm monitoring
• Ensure availability of all active network nodes (Core, BSS, Transmission, MPBN, IN and VAS) and its interface links.
• Perform basic routine maintenance and periodic health check on all active nodes (Core, BSS, Transmission, MPBN, IN and VAS)
• Interface with NOC/2nd line support on escalated issues and ensure timely resolution.
• Support to resolve customer’s complaint.
• Support in analyzing fault and investigating root cause.
• Coordination of approved field Activities in your domain
• Support both Software and Hardware upgrade on Network Element.
• Perform weekly reporting of operational activities, outages, Backups alarms and accomplished network improvement.
• Supervise all third party node integration and maintenance activities within your domain

Reporting

• Provide Emergency/Monthly/weekly network reports
• Collate weekly outages, alarm and backups
• Measure KPIs of Core Networks and report variance.

Monitoring

• Monitor Network node availability
• Ensure adherence to SLA where necessary to ensure Airtel interest is not jeopardize at all times

Required Skills & Knowledge

Educational Qualifications  & Functional / Technical Skills	Bachelor’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering Able to operate in a performance driven organization
Relevant Experience (Type of experience and minimum number of years)	4+ years Core Networks Operational experience in GSM environment Technical knowledge on Network Switching Systems, MPBN, SIGTRAN, SIP, Transmission, IN and VAS Basic troubleshooting skills on Network Elements. Experience in different network vendor area, such as Ericsson, Huawei, etc
Other requirements (Behavioral etc.)	Business awareness Excellent interpersonal skills Customer Oriented Good team player. Can Do Attitude Ability to Learn Proactive Innovative Responsible

Closing Date:

Suitable candidates are required to send their application & Curriculum vitae to jobs@zm.airtel.com. Closing date for applications is Friday 28th August, 2015.

Please Note that due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.