As a federal enterprise, GIZ supports
the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international
cooperation for sustainable development.For our operations in Liberia, we are
looking for a JOB-ID: 16498
the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international
cooperation for sustainable development.For our operations in Liberia, we are
looking for a JOB-ID: 16498
Field of activity
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a state owned organisation. We work
worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable
development. GIZ International Services (IS) is an integral division of GIZ. We
offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market
and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and
result-oriented services. GIZ invites nominations and applications for the
position of Head of Administration at the newly to be founded Yekepa Vocational
Training Center (YVTC), Liberia.
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) is a state owned organisation. We work
worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable
development. GIZ International Services (IS) is an integral division of GIZ. We
offer the experience, the regional and technical know-how of GIZ in the global market
and provide international clients with expertise in terms of economic and
result-oriented services. GIZ invites nominations and applications for the
position of Head of Administration at the newly to be founded Yekepa Vocational
Training Center (YVTC), Liberia.
Aim of the YVTC is the development of
capacities of youth and young adult Liberians in trades that are in dire demand
in the country. As capacities are very low, training of local trainers will
form an integral part of the project.
capacities of youth and young adult Liberians in trades that are in dire demand
in the country. As capacities are very low, training of local trainers will
form an integral part of the project.
Your tasks
The Head of Administration (m/f) will
report to the Director of the YVTC and will have responsibility for managing
all accounting, procurement, local staff and general administrative duties,
particularly:
report to the Director of the YVTC and will have responsibility for managing
all accounting, procurement, local staff and general administrative duties,
particularly:
During the set-up of the VTC (from
contracting start up to August 2014, together with the Director of the
YVTCElaboration and implementation of all administrative processes concerning
local staff management (recruitment and management), financial management,
procurement and the general operation of the YVTCElaboration and implementation
of financial and procurement management processesDevelopment of administrative
trainee management processes (recruitment, administration of entry tests,
complaints management, etc)During the operation of the YVTC (from September
2014 onwards, the tasks can be divided into four main categories, but are not
exhaustive
contracting start up to August 2014, together with the Director of the
YVTCElaboration and implementation of all administrative processes concerning
local staff management (recruitment and management), financial management,
procurement and the general operation of the YVTCElaboration and implementation
of financial and procurement management processesDevelopment of administrative
trainee management processes (recruitment, administration of entry tests,
complaints management, etc)During the operation of the YVTC (from September
2014 onwards, the tasks can be divided into four main categories, but are not
exhaustive
Financial Management
- Processing
all financial transactions of the College, e.g. budgeting, accounting,
financial monitoring, controlling, financial analysis, internal quality
control. - Introducing,
implementing and maintaining standards, instruments and processes in the
financial field - Preparation
of the draft annual budget and related reports - Preparation
of regular financial reports - Supervision
of service providers for eg. gardening, kitchen, security
Administration Management
- Administration
of Trainee Selection - Administration
of Trainee records - Administration
of Trainee representation (Trainee Council) - Performance
monitoring and guidance services - Supervision
of dorm and cafeteria services
Facility Management
- Room
planning for efficient organization of training - Maintenance
planning and supervision for the facilities and equipment - Oversight
of dorm and warden organization
HR Management
- Recruitment
of local staff (with assistance by the client) - HR
development planning and implementation for local staff - Public
Relations and Marketing - Staff
appraisal system for local staff
Your profile
- A
graduate qualification in an appropriate field, such as accounting,
finance, administration, vocational education or management. - Proven
track record (at least 7 years) in financial management, HR management and
administration - Professional
Experience in development cooperation and/ or with international
organizations or in an international environment - Strong
organizational and time management skills - Honesty
and a high level of integrity. - Strong
numeric and communication skills, both in spoken and written English. - Very
good communication and intercultural skills - Culturally
adaptable and ready to live and work in a remote rural setting. - Experience
in the West Africa region would be an asset. - Proven
academic leadership, administrative ability, and experience;
Assignment period
3,5 years with a starting date as soon
as possible, but most probably not later than April 1st 2014
as possible, but most probably not later than April 1st 2014
Other information
Please note that we basically can only
receive and process applications sent via our e-recruiting system.
receive and process applications sent via our e-recruiting system.
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resolution of 1024 x 768If it still does not work, please contact our support
team at: jobs_support@giz.deTo enable us to assess your existing skills and
qualifications as part of our internal selection procedure, please complete the
questionnaire on your competences when you apply online.After submitting an
application, please check your spam/junk folder regularly for incoming
messages, as emails from our e-recruiting system are treated as spam by some
providers. We welcome job applications from people with disabilities.
If you are interested, please do not
hesitate to apply until 26th November 2013.
hesitate to apply until 26th November 2013.
Contact department: Anne-Marie
Castel-Langefeld06196-79-1608
Castel-Langefeld06196-79-1608