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Documentation and Information Management Officer P-2 - Front Office Programme Mgmt Division - deadline: 12 April 2011
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Documentation and Information Management Officer
Documentation and Information Management Officer P-2 - Front Office Programme Mgmt Division - deadline: 12 April 2011
Consultancy: Revision of the Model Development Agreement for Tanzania
Reference: PX/TAN/092
Location: Tanzania and United Kingdom
Duration: 8 weeks / 40 person days
Closing Date: 28 Apr 2011
Background
The Commonwealth Secretariat through the Economic and Legal Section “ELS” of the Special Advisory Services Division (SASD) is assisting the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania “the Government” to review and revise existing agreements commonly used in the mining sector.
In this regard, ELS is seeking to engage the services of an expert on mining agreements to revise the Model Development Agreement as provided for under the Tanzania Mining Act 2010.
Scope of Services
The Consultant will be required to:
- Review and consider such documents and legislation as may be provided by ELS in connection with the revision and preparation of the Model Development Agreement.
- Analyze, comment upon and/or critique the existing Model Development Agreement, preparing a written report thereon on or before 20 May 2011 or a such later date as may be agreed between ELS and the Government;
- Advise on technical and related matters associated with the revision and preparation of a Model Development Agreement, taking into consideration other applicable laws of Tanzania;
- Prepare drafts of a Model Development Mining Agreement, an Explanatory Memorandum and any documents related thereto that the Consultant may deem necessary in consultation with ELS and in accordance with any ELS drafting instructions, on or before 06 June 2011 or a such later date as may be agreed between ELS and the Government;
- Accept any directives from ELS on the legislative policy which underlies the drafting and preparation of a Model Development Agreement;
- Effect revisions to any of the consultant reports, documents, drafts of the Model Development Agreement and Explanatory Memorandum, in light of views and comments expressed by ELS and the Government;
- Travel to the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in London to participate in consultative meetings with ELS and if necessary, travel to Tanzania, as part of an ELS team to advise on the Model Development Agreement;
- Prepare and deliver the final draft of the Model Development Agreement and Explanatory Memorandum together with any other documents related thereto that the Consultant may deem necessary, to the satisfaction of ELS, on or before 14 June 2011 or such later date as may be agreed between ELS and the Government;
- Perform such other tasks as are reasonably related to this Terms of Reference, as ELS may require.
NB: Explanatory Memorandum means a written document in which there is a commentary and/or explanation on each of the provisions in the Model Development Agreement, including the rationale/ justification thereof.
Consultancy: Revision of the Model Development Agreement for Tanzania
Reference: X/TAN/092
Location: Tanzania and United Kingdom
Duration: 8 weeks / 40 person days
Closing Date: 28 Apr 2011
Background
The Commonwealth Secretariat through the Economic and Legal Section “ELS” of the Special Advisory Services Division (SASD) is assisting the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania “the Government” to review and revise existing agreements commonly used in the mining sector.
In this regard, ELS is seeking to engage the services of an expert on mining agreements to revise the Model Development Agreement as provided for under the Tanzania Mining Act 2010.
Scope of Services
The Consultant will be required to:
- Review and consider such documents and legislation as may be provided by ELS in connection with the revision and preparation of the Model Development Agreement.
- Analyze, comment upon and/or critique the existing Model Development Agreement, preparing a written report thereon on or before 20 May 2011 or a such later date as may be agreed between ELS and the Government;
- Advise on technical and related matters associated with the revision and preparation of a Model Development Agreement, taking into consideration other applicable laws of Tanzania;
- Prepare drafts of a Model Development Mining Agreement, an Explanatory Memorandum and any documents related thereto that the Consultant may deem necessary in consultation with ELS and in accordance with any ELS drafting instructions, on or before 06 June 2011 or a such later date as may be agreed between ELS and the Government;
- Accept any directives from ELS on the legislative policy which underlies the drafting and preparation of a Model Development Agreement;
- Effect revisions to any of the consultant reports, documents, drafts of the Model Development Agreement and Explanatory Memorandum, in light of views and comments expressed by ELS and the Government;
- Travel to the Commonwealth Secretariat headquarters in London to participate in consultative meetings with ELS and if necessary, travel to Tanzania, as part of an ELS team to advise on the Model Development Agreement;
- Prepare and deliver the final draft of the Model Development Agreement and Explanatory Memorandum together with any other documents related thereto that the Consultant may deem necessary, to the satisfaction of ELS, on or before 14 June 2011 or such later date as may be agreed between ELS and the Government;
- Perform such other tasks as are reasonably related to this Terms of Reference, as ELS may require.
NB: Explanatory Memorandum means a written document in which there is a commentary and/or explanation on each of the provisions in the Model Development Agreement, including the rationale/ justification thereof.
Consultancy: Promoting standards for SME competitiveness in Nigeria
Reference: PX/NGA/0453
Location: Nigeria
Duration: 75 person days
Closing Date: 3 May 2011
A. Background
The Commonwealth Secretariat through the Commonwealth Fund for Technical Cooperation is providing technical assistance to the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to promote the use of Standards by Nigerian Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) as a strategic business tool.
B. Programme Objective
For background purposes we advise that the Commonwealth Secretariat Strategic Plan be consulted. The Plan is available online and the SME work is part of the Economic Development Programme (Programme 6). This Programme will assist member states to take advantage of opportunities for economic growth and improve their ability to manage economic development in an equitable and sustainable manner. It specifically aims to strengthen policies and systems that support inclusive and sustainable economic growth in member states. This will allow Member states to attract capital flows and manage increased levels of investment, including for private sector development; and create the environment for Member countries to promote viable competitive enterprises that generate employment, income and reduce poverty.
The Secretariat’s capacity to provide cost-effective technical assistance and its role as a ’trusted partner’ and ‘honest broker’ in delivering policy analysis and advice are highly valued. Indicators particularly relevant to this project include (1) the quality of policy advice and support for creating an enabling environment for growth and stability; (2) higher survival rates of MSMEs and an increase in the contribution of MSME businesses to GDP; and (3) increased numbers of successful women in enterprise and greater and more equitable market access for women producers and entrepreneurs.
C. Project Information
SON is the sole statutory body vested with the responsibility of standardising and regulating the quality of all products in Nigeria. The Act establishing the body was amended in 1976, 1984 and in 1990. SON has an SME Unit through which it aims to influence the adoption and use of appropriate standards by SMEs. It has a working relationship with a range of business support organisations, including formal state agencies, business representative organisations and NGOs. This intervention will allow SON and its partners to construct a strategy to accomplish this; and put in place the first major programmes of a dedicated SME action plan. It is anticipated that these pilot programmes will be sustained by SON and its partners once the project activities are completed.
This project will attempt to deliver a general education component to convey an awareness of the benefits of standards; and an action component to support SMEs to find and obtain appropriate standards and take the first steps to implementing it. SON has indicated that has the ability to assess SMEs and issue certification for ISO management standards.
It is important to understand that the measure of success for this project is not how many SMEs take up standards, but how SON and its partners build the systems and capabilities for sustained support for projects and programmes to help SMEs on the standards and quality journey throughout their existence. Specifically, the outputs for this project are:
- Strategy for SON and partners to enhance SME success through the adoption and use of standards,
- Communications Strategy to raise awareness of the benefits of standards as a strategic business tool, and
- Trained SMEs able to adopt standards through participating in SON accredited 1-day introductory training courses for ISO 9001 and ISO 22000.
Additional Information
Information available to the successful Consultant will include internal project files containing the Project Appraisal, Logical Framework and Budgets. The Consultant will also work closely with the Adviser responsible for the project.
D. Consultancy
Technical Assistance is being provided to SON to develop a strategy for a national SME Standards Programme; build their capability to deliver a long term awareness campaign; and implement the first stage of a SME standards programme. Specific issues which need to be factored into the assignment and which are elements of the overall deliverables are noted below.
- An inception mission report should be provided not later than 3 weeks after mobilisation. Issues to be addressed include, (1) timetable for implementation of project activities and the endorsement and validation activities to be undertaken; (2) coherence strategy which will report on steps to ensure that the strategy is coherent and aligned to other related policy and strategy actions, and (3) Draft outline structure for the strategy, highlighting some of the key issues and questions to be addressed.
- In developing the strategy, the consultants need to review the current activities of SON and selected partners, identify success cases for replication, identify major barriers preventing uptake of standards and generate a range of options for consideration. The review is likely to include SON actions in Lagos, Kaduna and Aba.
- Ensure that SON has the required competencies to assess and certify SMEs in ISO management standards.
- Provide support to the ComSec Adviser for hosting the Strategy Workshop with SON and partners; and conduct the SME Awareness Workshops and 1-Day Introductory Courses. The project plan calls for the Consultant to be involve in five 1-day events (strategy workshop, 2 SME awareness workshops and 2 ISO training workshops).
- Consult with SMEs through their relevant business Associations to ensure that their views are accommodated and acted on.
- Consult with Women’s Empowerment Groups and Institutions to ensure that gender issues are adequately dealt with and specific challenges of woman owned enterprises are incorporated in all outputs.
Deliverables
- SMEs and Standards in Nigeria: Strategy and Action Plan for SON and partners
- Guidelines, and where relevant, Training Course Materials for (a) SME Awareness Training Workshops and (b) 1-Day ISO Introductory Courses for ISO 9001 and 22000
- Report on the SME Awareness Workshops and 1-Day ISO Introductory Courses
- Final Project Report
E. Qualifications for Consultancy
The Commonwealth Secretariat is inviting bids from companies, consortia and/or Standards Organisations who are registered in a Commonwealth Member Country. The Statement of Capability should indicate the institutions experience in supporting businesses to adopt and use Standards. This is a non-negotiable condition of this assignment.
The evaluation criteria are based on the following:
- Formal evidence of capability to consult on Standards,
- Evidence of developing strategies for the adoption and use of Standards, preferably, but not essentially, for SMEs,
- Ability to advise businesses on the ISO system, specifically ISO 9001 and 22000, and
- Demonstrated evidence of developing and delivering Standards training courses.
The Company may wish to engage the services of a Local Consultant but would be entirely responsible for the identification, recruitment and remuneration of such Local Consultant(s), although the selection would need to be cleared beforehand by ComSec.
F. Level of Effort, Reporting and Payment Terms
- The Level of Effort (LOE) of this consultancy is estimated at 75 person days (15 weeks), commencing June 2011 to March 2012[1].
- Up to 49 days of this LoE is estimated to be in Nigeria.
- The indicative all inclusive fee for this assignment is £41,000[2], while consultancy related expenditure, such as workshops and training expenses, will be provided by ComSec.
G. Proposal
The proposal should comprise of the following:
- A Statement of Capability,
- Resumes of the key staff allocated to the project,
- A document detailing the methodology, work programme and milestones (this will be finalised with the Commonwealth Secretariat prior to commencement)
- A financial plan for the execution of the project.
The proposal needs to be received by 3 May 2011 and the Company must be in a position to deploy during June 2011.
H. Contact Information
Closing Date for Submission of Proposals: 3 May 2011
Submission of Proposals
Proposals should be submitted to Mr Arif Baig via email / post / fax at:
Mr Arif Baig
HR (CFTC)
Commonwealth Secretariat
Pall Mall
London UK
SW1Y 5HX
Email – a.baig@commonwealth.int
Fax: + 44 20 7747 6520
[1] Comsec will not liable for delays occurring due to unforeseen circumstances like natural disasters.
[2] Comsec bears no liability to pay any taxes, including VAT, on this contract.
consultants to conduct a population based study on most-at-risk populations for HIV infection in East Central Uganda
The Strengthening TB and HIV&AIDS Responses in East Central Uganda (STAR-EC) is a five year USAID funded program that aims to increase access to, coverage of and utilization of quality and comprehensive HIV&AIDS and TB prevention, care and treatment services within district health facilities and their respective communities.
STAR-EC is seeking the services of experienced consultants to conduct a population based study on most-at-risk populations for HIV infection in East Central Uganda. Interested individuals or firms should pick up the detailed Terms of Reference from the STAR-EC Liaison Office in Kampala located on Plot 3-7 Port Bell Road, 4th Floor Nakawa House, Kampala, or from the STAR-EC Office in Jinja located on Plot 10 Kiira Lane, Mpumudde Division, Jinja Municipality, Jinja District, Tel: Tel. 0434 120 225,
0434 120 277
Those interested in electronic copies of the Terms of Reference for this assignment should also e-mail: info@starecuganda.org.
The deadline for submission of proposals upon reading the Terms of Reference is Thursday 14th April 2011 by 4:00p.m.
MANAGEMENT
Employment Opportunities in Uganda
The Justice Law and Order Sector (JLOS) is a sector wide approach adopted by Government of Uganda in 1999 to improve the administration of justice, maintenance of law and order and strengthen the rule of law in Uganda.
JLOS thus brings together all institutions charged with the administration of justice, maintenance of law and order and human rights.
JLOS programmes are supported through the sector wide approach to planning, budgeting, programme implementation, monitoring and evaluation with a shift of focus from institutional interests to sector wide strategic interests through a rationalized application of resources from the Government of Uganda and Development Partners.
JLOS is a reform programme run under a common investment plan, whose short term strategic objectives include adherence to the rule of law, fostering a culture of human rights, access to justice, reducing the incidence of crime and contributing to economic development.
In the long term, JLOS strategic objectives will be narrowed to three strategic objectives of strengthening policy and regulatory frameworks, access to justice and fostering a human rights culture and accountability to bring them in line with the National Development Plan.
JLOS is overseen by the Leadership Committee, Steering Committee and Technical Committee with a secretariat made of different advisors who support the four thematic areas of criminal, land, commercial and family justice.
JLOS therefore, wishes to recruit two advisors (consultants) to wit the Technical Advisor for Family and Criminal Justice and Financial Management Specialist on the terms indicated below:
1 TECHNICAL ADVISOR- FAMILY AND
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Description of the Services
The Technical Advisor, Criminal and Family Justice will provide technical leadership and guidance necessary for successful implementation of the Criminal and Family Reform Programme as follows:
1. Develop researched strategies for effective implementation of the Criminal and Family Reform Programme.
2. Coordinate the development of action plans and budgets for the Criminal and Family Reform Sub- Programmes.
3. Provide technical advice for the implementation of Criminal and Family Reform Sub-Programmes.
4. Contribute to the development of the monitoring and evaluation system particularly for the Criminal and Family Reform Programmes.
5. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Criminal and Family Reform Programmes.
6. Prepare quarterly, semi-annual and annual monitoring and evaluation reports on Criminal and Family Reform Programmes.
7. Identify and forward constraints to achievement of the Criminal and Family Reforms to the relevant Committees and Working Groups for redress.
8. Prepare analysed and comprehensive progress reports on Criminal and Family Justice Programmes within the overall reform program for the Semi annual and Annual reviews.
9. To provide secretarial services to the Criminal and Family Justice Working Group and other sector meetings.
10. Perform any other duty that may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
The successful candidate should have:
A master’s degree in law from a recognized university.
A thorough understanding of contemporary legal and justice reforms in developing countries such as Uganda.
A thorough understanding of family and criminal justice issues.
At least five years’ experience in programme implementation, legal or access to justice reforms.
Experience working with Donor agencies.
Excellent knowledge of the public sector and
sector-wide approaches to reform.
Understanding of the public sector planning in Uganda
The successful candidate should have the following skills:
Proficiency in the use of standard computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Excellent presentation skills;
Highly developed inter-personal and analytical skills;
A high level of self-motivation and flexibility;
Team player; and
Excellent writing, research and reporting skills
Terms and Conditions:
The succeeful applicant will be offered a one year contract on competive terms tenable at the JLOS Secretariat.
2 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST
Description of the Services:
1. The role of the Financial Management Specialist
(FMS) will be to:
i) Coordinate and control activities in the financial management strategy, bearing in mind existing initiatives e.g. the Integrated Financial Management systems of Ministry of Finance, Planning & Economic Development;
ii) Schedule implementation in an orderly, logical and timely fashion;
iii) Submit periodic reports to the Technical and Steering committee, providing status and highlighting problem areas of the implementation;
iv) Prepare terms of reference for the out-sourced work;
v) Drive issues to resolution;
vi) Ensure successful implementation of the financial management strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
2. Key responsibilities of the FMS include:
i) In the short term – oversee the implementation of key procedures to strengthen accountability measures, particularly in regard to non-tax revenue and use of imprest;
ii) Development of training and incentives programme based on needs identified in financial management to enhance capacity and enable retention of skilled staff into the sector;
iii) Develop systems for budget planning process and facilitate preparation of and develop the annual Budget Framework Paper working closely with the sector budget working group, with particular regard to fiscal policy analysis and linkages to the sector objectives, inputs, output and outcomes;
iv) Develop mechanisms for monitoring and tracking utilization of sectoral funds;
v) Analyze and submit financial reports on sectoral programmes including analysis of budgets and budgetary trends for the sector and advice on the overall financial aspects of the sector;
vi) In the long term, provide strategic guidance and oversee implementation of the broad sector financial management strategy, on an annual basis.
vii) Prepare sectoral budget framework paper and other financial report as demanded by Government of Uganda and Development Partners.
Qualifications and Experience:
The qualified candidate should have the following qualifications:
A Financial Management qualification and membership of CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
A Masters in Accounting and Finance will be added advantage.
Must possess proven experience of Project Planning & Management Skills in Public Sector or with an International Organisation for a period of not less that 5 years
Good interpersonal skills, excellent communication (written and spoken) and presentation skills.
A high level of self-motivation, flexibility and ability to work under very tight deadlines.
Ability in a cross cultural and disciplinary environment and be a team player.
Sufficient professional experience and mature enough to provide strategic direction and gain the cooperation of both policy and technical leval staff in the sector Competence in the use of standard computer software, including Microsoft word, excel, access and power point.
Additional Skills:
The successful candidate should have the following skills:
Proficiency in the use of standard accounting software and programmes, computer software, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
Excellent presentation skills;
Highly developed inter-personal and analytical skills; and
A high level of self-motivation and flexibility.
Excellent research capabilities
Terms and Conditions:
The successful applicant will be offered a three year contract on competitive terms tenable at the JLOS Secretariat.
Mode of Application:
Interested applicants are directed to submit their applications together with photocopies of their academic qualifications and two letters of reference to:
The Solicitor General
Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs
Plot 1, Parliamentary Avenue, KAMPALA,
UGANDA
applications to: pgadenya@jlos.go.ug
All applications must be received not later than
4.00 p.m. on April 13th, 2011.
Uganda National Roads Authority Vacancies
The Board of Directors of Uganda National Roads Authority invites applications from suitably qualified individuals to fill the following positions:
1. Director of Procurement and Disposal
2. Procurement Manager, Works and Services
3. Procurement Manager, Goods and Supplies
Potential applicants are advised to visit any of the following websites in order to access the job descriptions and the conditions of applying.
2. http://www.newvision.co.ug/downloads/unravacancies.pdf
Applications must either be hand delivered or sent by Courier to the address indicated above.MANAGEMENT
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