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).
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.
Qualification
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.
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)
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.de with 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.
