DEVJOBS - Jobs Listing - September 7, 2007

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There are 2 messages in this issue:

Message 1 - Internal Auditor - Aleppo, Syria +b

Message 2 - Job Vacancies from ReliefWeb

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Message 1

Internal Auditor - Aleppo, Syria +b

Posted by: Mary Malki

International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA)

The Organization

ICARDA is a non-profit international agricultural research center in a worldwide consortium of 15 centers, supported by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). The CGIAR is co-sponsored by the World Bank, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).� With a staff of over 400 scientists and support personnel, representing more than 45 nationalities, ICARDA addresses two key areas of agricultural research: germplasm improvement (cereals and legumes) and natural resource management. The Center has a global mandate for barley, lentil and faba bean improvement, and a regional mandate for the improvement of wheat, chickpea and forage and pasture legumes. A major emphasis is placed on the conservation and management of land and water, and improved productivity of small ruminants in integrated farming systems in dry areas. The Center�s research and training programs are implemented in partnership with national programs and, in most cases, with other CGIAR centers as well as advanced research institutes in both developing and industrialized countries.

The Position

ICARDA is seeking the services of an Internal Auditor who will report to the Director General, the Chair of the Audit Committee of ICARDA and work in close coordination with the Internal Audit Director of the CGIAR System Office and will be based at ICARDA�s headquarters in Aleppo, Syria. He/She will have the following responsibilities:

� Conduct financial, operational, safety audit function of the Center

� Review the risk management function of the Center

� Prepare periodic reporting to the user community, management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees of ICARDA through the office of the Director General

� Prepare annual audit plan and strategic internal plan for the Center in consultation with all concerned

� Any other duties and assignments as may be required by the Director General, Audit Committee and the Board

The Internal Auditor has to visit outreach locations and conduct audit for compliance, internal control effectiveness and reporting standards.

Qualifications and Experience

� Bachelors degree in commerce and preferably a Chartered Accountant or Certified Public Accountant

� He/She must have experience working with a leading auditing firm, in financial audits, risk assessment, information system audit, etc

� He/She will have experience in reviewing financial and donor reports

� An overall experience of minimum of 5 years is required

� Excellent knowledge of English

� Strong computer skills, including MS Office, spreadsheets and database management

� Ability to work with minimal supervision, when necessary, and to meet tight deadlines

� Excellent interpersonal skills

Terms of Appointment

The appointment will be for an initial period of one year, renewable thereafter on an annual basis.� The salary is paid in US dollars.� Benefits include housing allowance, paid home leave travel, a savings scheme, life and health insurance package, vehicle for business and

personal use, and free enrollment for dependent children in the ICARDA-administered International School (KG-Grade 12).

Living in Syria

ICARDA�s headquarters are situated 30 km south of Aleppo, Syria�s second largest city.� In addition to the internationally-accredited School, ICARDA runs a Sports and Social Club for the staff.� Syria has many historical and archaeological sites, some a short drive from Aleppo.� There are four distinct seasons and the terrain varies from desert to mountains to fertile fruit orchards. Major international airlines fly into Damascus and Aleppo.

Application

Qualified applicants may download and complete the ICARDA employment application form (MS Word or PDF) (and for internal applicants: MS Word or PDF), and send it with a cover letter of interest, recent photograph and any other relevant supporting documents (non-returnable) to:

Personnel Services

�� ICARDA, P.O. Box 5466, Aleppo, Syria

�� Telephone: (963-21) 2213477, 2225112, or 2225012

�� Fax: (963-21) 2213490, 2225105, or 5744622

�� E-mail: �� ICARDA-JOBS@CGIAR.ORG

�� Website: http://www.icarda.cgiar.org

NOTE:

1. If sending by e-mail, please do not include graphics or other large file attachments.

2. Quote reference RE-INT-RA/0221/07 on application (or in subject line if applying by e-mail).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications must be received by 11 October 2007, or until the suitable candidates are identified.

ICARDA is an equal opportunity employer, and encourages applications from women.

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Message 2

Job Vacancies from ReliefWeb

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REGION: EUROPE

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Country: Belgium

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Job Title - Human Resources Manager, Belgium (Brussels)

Closing Date - 14 Sep 2007

Organisation� - International Crisis Group

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76GKBJ

Job Title - Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer, Belgium (Brussels)

Closing Date - 12 Sep 2007

Organisation� - Jesuit Refugee Service

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-74YJ9E

Job Title - Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer, Belgium (Brussels)

Closing Date - 12 Sep 2007

Organisation� - Jesuit Refugee Service

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76JEW7

Job Title - Directeur Financier, Belgium

Closing Date - 21 Sep 2007

Organisation� - M�decins du Monde

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76AEKC

Job Title - Directeur G�n�ral, Belgium (Brussels)

Closing Date - 15 Sep 2007

Organisation� - RCN Justice and D�mocratie

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-766MEE

Job Title - Southern Sudan Desk, Belgium (Brussels)

Closing Date - 30 Sep 2007

Organisation� - RCN Justice and D�mocratie

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76JK4J

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Country: Bulgaria

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Job Title - General Medical Coordinator, Bulgaria (Sliven)

Closing Date - 01 Oct 2007

Organisation� - M�decins du Monde

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-73GK7R

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Country: Denmark

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Job Title - Communications Interns (multiple positions), Denmark

(Copenhagen)

Closing Date - 30 Nov 2007

Organisation� - UN Office for Project Services

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76CLLJ

Job Title - Head of Audit, Denmark (Copemhagen)

Closing Date - 14 Sep 2007

Organisation� - UN Office for Project Services

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76GFY3

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Country: France

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Job Title - WASH Post Crisis Expert , France (Paris)

Closing Date - 12 Sep 2007

Organisation� - Action Against Hunger-UK

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-766E6V

Job Title - Interns/Journalism and Research, France (Seyssel)

Closing Date - 30 Dec 2007

Organisation� - Afromedi@net

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76JDQN

Job Title - Interns/Webmasters, France (Seysel)

Closing Date - 30 Dec 2007

Organisation� - Afromedi@net

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76JECQ

Job Title - Unpaid Interns / Translators, France (Seyssel)

Closing Date - 30 Dec 2007

Organisation� - Afromedi@net

URL Address� - http://www.reliefweb.int/rw/res.nsf/db900SID/OCHA-76JELW

Job Title - Adjoint Directeur Financier, France (Paris)

Closing Date - 30 Sep 2007