ICGLR 4 Various Jobs Vacancies in Bujumbura, Burundi

The Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural
Resources (BGR) is supporting the International Conference on the Great Lakes
Region (ICGLR) secretariat and its member states to capitalize on the potential
of the Analytical Fingerprint (AFP) method. This includes full skills,
technology, and ownership transfer for the AFP method into the Great Lakes
region. AFP has been developed as a method from 2006-2010 as an independent
means of verification for the origin of conflict minerals (cassiterite, coltan,
and wolframite) which are subject to supply chain due diligence.

In the context of moving the AFP method from
scientific development into the operational stage, ICGLR & BGR is setting
up a Management Unit to coordinate AFP application and its seamless integration
into the Regional Certification Mechanism (RCM).

1. IT/Database Specialist

The IT/database specialist will work as a member of
the AFP Management unit (AMU) team to be established at the ICGLR secretariat
in Bujumbura, Burundi.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The IT/database specialist will report to the AMU
coordinator. Technical steering for the position will also be provided by BGR
in the framework of ICGLR/BGR technical cooperation.

The IT/database specialist has the following tasks:

AFP database programming and
management/maintenance;
Statistical treatment of AFP data through
developing and applying appropriate software solutions;
Assist with the hardware and software
infrastructure of the AMU, where applicable;
Assist with programming and
management/maintenance of other ICGLR databases with cross-references to
the RCM, where applicable.

Required Qualification

The successful applicant should demonstrate the
following:

Must be a citizen of an ICGLR member state;
Educated to BSc level (or higher) in
informatics or a related course of study at an internationally recognized
institution;
More than 3 years of relevant work experience
(including database programming).

Required Skills

The successful applicant should demonstrate the
following:

Fluency (written and oral) in English or
French; additional knowledge of a local language of the ICGLR region is
considered an advantage;
Expert knowledge of standard Microsoft Office
software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and expert knowledge on
database software/systems is required;
Willingness to become an expert in analysis
and evaluation of statistical and geochemical data;
High level of personal accountability and
sense of responsibility.

Location, Contract Length, Remuneration

The position is based in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Regional-international travel may be expected on occasion. ICGLR/BGR contract
duration is fixed for 2 years (with a three-month probationary period), with a
view to mobilizing ICGLR funding for future contracts. A competitive salary and
a family health insurance scheme will be available to the successful candidate.
ICGLR/BGR is an equal opportunity employer; applications of women are
especially encouraged.

Submission of Application

Applications should include the following
documents:

Two application letters (in English and
French) highlighting the candidate’s motivation and describing how the
candidate meets the essential qualifications and skills for the position;
A detailed CV with contact information for
three referees (including their affiliation, position, e-mail and
telephone number; support letters may also be attached;
Certified copies of the BSc degree and other
academic degrees, as well as other relevant certificates (e.g., training)

2. Logistical/Administrative Assistant

The logistical/administrative assistant will work
as a member of the AFP Management unit (AMU) team to be established at the
ICGLR secretariat in Bujumbura, Burundi.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The logistical/administrative assistant will report
to the AMU coordinator. Technical steering for the position will also be
provided by BGR in the framework of ICGLR/BGR technical cooperation.

The logistical/administrative officer has the
following tasks:

AFP sample transport facilitation (mineral
concentrates and polished sections), including export/import formalities;
Logistical management and coordination of
samples, work schedules, and data exchange/ item delivery among prep labs,
analytical labs, ICGLR, BGR, national partners, and other relevant
stakeholders;
Performing office administrative tasks.

Required Qualification

The successful applicant should demonstrate the
following:

Must be a citizen of an ICGLR member state;
Educated to BSc (or higher) level in a
relevant discipline (e.g., office administration); – Work experience in
logistical management and/or office administration is desirable;

Required Skills

The successful applicant should demonstrate the
following:

Fluency (written and oral) in English and
French; additional knowledge of a local language of the ICGLR region is
considered an advantage;
Expert knowledge of standard Microsoft Office
software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
High level of personal organization and time
management skills;
High level of personal accountability and
sense of responsibility.

Location, Contract Length, Remuneration

The position is based in Bujumbura, Burundi. Regional
travel will be expected on occasion. ICGLR/BGR contract duration is fixed for 2
years (with a three-month probationary period), with a view to mobilizing ICGLR
funding for future contracts. A competitive salary and a family health
insurance scheme will be available to the successful candidate. ICGLR/BGR is an
equal opportunity employer; applications of women are especially encouraged.

Submission of Application

Applications should include the following
documents:

Two application letters (in English and
French) highlighting the candidate’s motivation and describing how the
candidate meets the essential qualifications and skills for the position;
A detailed CV with contact information for
three referees (including their affiliation, position, e-mail and
telephone number; support letters may also be attached;
Certified copies of the BSc degree and other
academic degrees, as well as other relevant certificates (e.g., training)

3. AFP Data Analyst

The data analyst will work as a member of the AFP
Management unit (AMU) team to be established at the ICGLR secretariat in
Bujumbura, Burundi.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The data analyst will report to the AMU
coordinator. Technical steering for the position will also be provided by BGR
in the framework of ICGLR/BGR technical cooperation.

The data analyst has the following tasks:

Be responsible for processing of geochemical
raw data (mainly LA-ICP-MS: laser ablation inductively coupled mass
spectrometry)
Evaluate AFP reference and control sample
geochemical data;
Perform relevant database queries in close
coordination with an IT/database specialist at the AMU;
Apply statistical AFP application and
scientific plausibility checks on geochemical data.

Required Qualification

The successful applicant should demonstrate the
following:

Must be a citizen of an ICGLR member state;
Educated to MSc level at an internationally
recognized university in the field of Natural Sciences;
More than 3 years of relevant work experience
(including processing/interpreting geochemical data and applying
scientific statistical methods; experience in mineralogy would be an
advantage).

Required Skills

The successful applicant should demonstrate the
following:

Fluency (written and oral) in English or
French; additional knowledge of a local language of the ICGLR region is
considered an advantage;
Expert knowledge of standard office software
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint) will be expected, experience in GIS and/or
database software is considered an advantage;
Willingness for international travel for AMU
representation, coordination, as well as training; positive attitude
towards learning, both as foreseen by ICGLR/BGR and on his/her own
initiative;
High level of personal accountability and
sense of responsibility.

Location, Contract Length, Remuneration

The position is based in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Regional-international travel will be expected on occasion. ICGLR/BGR contract
duration is fixed for 2 years (with a three-month probationary period), with a
view to mobilizing ICGLR funding for future contracts. A competitive salary and
a family health insurance scheme will be available to the successful candidate.
ICGLR/BGR is an equal opportunity employer; applications of women are
especially encouraged.

Submission of Application

Applications should include the following
documents:

Two application letters (in English and
French) highlighting the candidate’s motivation and describing how the
candidate meets the essential qualifications and skills for the position;
A detailed CV with contact information for
three referees (including their affiliation, position, e-mail and
telephone number; support letters may also be attached;
Certified copies of the MSc degree and other
academic degrees, as well as other relevant certificates (e.g., training)

4. AFP Management Unit Coordinator

The position as coordinator advertised here
corresponds to the head of the AFP Management Unit (AMU) to be established at
the ICGLR secretariat in Bujumbura, Burundi.

Tasks and Responsibilities

The AMU shall be embedded into the RCM management
structure to be established by the ICGLR secretariat. At present, this
structure is hosted by the ICGLR’s Democracy and Good Governance program and
the coordinator reports to the Program Director. In case of reorganization of
the existing management structure on the Initiative on Natural Resources of
ICGLR the new organizational structure shall apply. As such, the coordinator
will then report to the assigned supervisor within this structure. Technical steering
for the position will also be provided by BGR in the framework of ICGLR/BGR
technical cooperation.

The AMU coordinator has the following tasks:

Managing the AMU and leading a team of
technical specialists assigned to the unit; liaising with relevant
regional-international AFP stakeholders;
Representing the AMU within the ICGLR and at
the international scale;
Responsible for regularly submitting
high-quality reports on AMU activities and products within the ICGLR RCM
framework; Coordination of AFP reference sampling in ICGLR member states
and control sampling activities in the framework of institutionalized risk
assessments and audits;
Coordination of AFP analytical data flows;
Monitoring and quality/integrity control of
all relevant internal and external AFP activities, including relevant
activities performed by third parties at the ICGLR member state level.

Required Qualification

The successful applicant should demonstrate the
following:

Must be a citizen of an ICGLR member state;
Educated to MSc level at an internationally
recognized university, preferably in the fields of Natural Sciences or
Mining Engineering;
At least 7 years of relevant work experience
(in project management, and/or in the mining or geosciences sector), with
a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.

Required Skills

The successful applicant should demonstrate the
following:

Fluency (written and oral) in English and
French; additional knowledge of a local language of the ICGLR region is
considered an advantage;
Strong presentation skills; the successful
applicant will be expected to give presentations (mostly in English) at
international meetings in a political or technical context;
Strong reporting skills; the successful
applicant will be required to regularly submit high- quality reports with
adequate and precise language, document formatting, and contents,
including analytical (geochemical) data;
Basic knowledge of geochemical analytical
methods including data reduction/interpretation is required; expert
knowledge is considered an advantage;
Expert knowledge of standard office software
(Word, Excel, PowerPoint) will be expected, experience in GIS and/or
database software is considered an advantage;
Organizational and project
management/administration skills; AMU work performance will be assessed
against the delivery of planned project mile stones;
Willingness for international travel for AMU
representation, coordination, as well as training; positive attitude
towards learning and developing technical and management skills, both as
foreseen by ICGLR/BGR and on his/her own initiative;
High level of personal accountability and
sense of responsibility.
Respect the principals and procedures of ICGLR
and BGR.

Submission of Application

Applications should include the following
documents:

Two application letters (in English and
French) highlighting the candidate’s motivation and describing how the
candidate meets the essential qualifications and skills for the position;
A detailed CV with contact information for
three referees (including their affiliation, position, e-mail and
telephone number; support letters may also be attached;
Certified copies of the MSc degree and other
academic degrees, as well as other relevant certificates (e.g., training)

Apply For All Jobs Positions to:

The full application package should be sent as pdf
documents (with adequate scan quality/resolution, if applicable)
to Rudolf.Mauer@bgr.de and Frank.Melcher@bgr.dewith copies
to recrutement@icglr.org and secretariat@icglr.org

The selection of candidates is carried out in
consultation between ICGLR and BGR.

We thank all candidates for applying however only
short-listed candidates will be contacted. Applications may be submitted until
short-listing begins on January 15, 2013.