5618 Consultancy in Electricity Network Safety

Utilities Regulatory Authority

Industry: Other Location:  Port Vila, Vanuatu Job Hours: Contract  Due Date:

26-June-15, COB-4.30pm

Job Description:

About the Utilities Regulatory Authority The URA was established under the Utilities Regulatory Authority Act No. 11 of 2007. The Authority acts independently of the Government and its primary purpose is to increase access to safe, reliable and affordable electricity and water services, and to promote the long-term interests of consumers throughout Vanuatu. In addition, the Authority assists to resolve consumer complaints and disputes and advises the Government on matters related to electricity and water.  The Utilities Regulatory Authority (“the URA”) is seeking to procure a Consultant in Electricity Network Safety - utility regulation The URA is seeking to procure a Consultant who specialises in Electricity Network Safety. The Consultant will work closely with the URA designated technical personnel to achieve the following milestones: To develop Electricity Network Safety Guidelines for Vanuatu; To develop a process by which a Safety inspection is to be undertaken in accordance with standards identified in this Guidelines; and To develop a mechanism for enforcing the standards defined by the Electricity Network Safety Guidelines. The Contract package for this service is USD 24,000.   Criteria: University degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. At least 10 years of working experience or practice in the electricity network safety and technical matters. Experience in drafting electrical network safety regulations and other instruments including electrical installation wiring standards and licensing. Detailed knowledge of  electricity safety standards in New Zealand, Australia Knowledge of electricity network safety methods and techniques. Knowledge of electricity network safety principles and practices. Knowledge of electricity network safety assessment and inspection techniques. Experience in the Vanuatu, Pacific Region or Small Island nations electricity sector. Fluency in English. Knowledge of French will be an advantage.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

English, French

How To Apply:

If you are interested in this consultancy work, please obtain information from Ms. Belinda Reuben on the terms of reference for this procurement. All applications are to be submitted by hand or by post to the attention of Ms. Belinda Reuben, URA Office, PMB 9093, Port Vila, Vanuatu. Applications may also be sent electronically to breuben@ura.gov.vu . An Application must include CV and references to be considered.

Contact Person:

Ms Belinda Rueben

Phone:

(+678) 23335 Address:  Ms. Belinda Reuben, URA Office, PMB 9093, Port Vila, Vanuatu.

Email:

breuben@ura.gov.vu Website:  www.ura.gov.vu

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Source:         02-June-15 Direct from Employer

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5617 Project Manager - Empowering Vanua Malagwelo

Vanuatu Red Cross Society

Industry: Other Location:

VRCS headquarters in Port-Vila, Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Full Time

Due Date:

15-Jun-15

Job Description:

The Vanuatu Red Cross Society is seeking applications from dynamic and highly motivated persons to immediately fill the following position as part of its VRCS team. Applicants are required to demonstrate the following:

Criteria:

Qualification & Experience   • Post-secondary education (preferably in a related field), year 13 or above;   • A minimum of 5 years work experience in the development sector;   • Experience managing community development projects (preferably working with women/girls);   • Experience managing staff and volunteers;   • Experience in project monitoring and evaluation   • Experience in managing project budgets and financial management processes.  Skills and personal attributes:   • Excellent computer skills (Internet, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);   • Excellent communication and reporting skills;   • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;   • Strong sense of responsibility and control;   • Proactive nature;   • Interest in sharing professional skills as well as learning from others;   • Fluent Bislama required;   • Fluent English and/or French required;   • Open-minded, dynamic and flexible;   • Knowledge of Red Cross movement will be an asset;   • Driving license will be an asset.Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

English, Bislama, French

How To Apply:

Email, Post - Interested candidates must submit their applications, with their letter of interest and CV, no later than Monday 15th of June 2015.

Contact Name:

Nemi Naparau

Phone:

(+678) 27418

Email:

recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com

Address:

VRCS HR Department, PO Box 3459, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Website:

Not Stated

More Information:

Interested candidates are invited to pick up a detailed Job description of this position at Vanuatu Red Cross Office (located at Vanuatu Red Cross Headquarters), or send request by mail to: recruitment@redcrossvanuatu.com

Source:

Direct from Employer

Source Date:

02/06/2015

5616 Pastry Chef

The Melanesian Port Vila

Location:

Efate, Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Full Time

Due Date:

30-Jun-15

Job Description:

We are currently looking for an experience Pastry Chef for our kitchen.

Criteria:

• Be able to prepare sweets and pastries for breakfast, functions and a-la- carte menu • Previous experience of at least 3 - 5 years working in a busy kitchen • Have to be punctual, neat and tidy and maintain high level of hygiene • Should be confident within all sections in a kitchen operations • Possess good interpersonal skills • Be very customer focused • Have a good understanding of food cost control • Be a team player and work well under pressure

Salary:

A good salary will be offered to the right candidate.

Language:

English

How To Apply:

Email, Post, Telephone, In person - Please submit your applications to the addresses provided below.

Contact Name:

Operations Manager

Phone:

(+678) 22150

Email:

fnb@melanesian.com.vu

Address:

The Melanesian Port Vila, PO Box 810, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Website:

www.melanesianportvila.com

More Information:

by Mail or Email

Source:

Direct from Employer

Source Date:

01/06/2015

5615 Chef

The Melanesian Port Vila

Location:

Efate, Vanuatu

Job Hours:

Full Time

Due Date:

30-Jun-15

Job Description:

We are currently looking for experience chefs for our kitchen.

Criteria:

• Be able to prepare breakfast, lunch and diner • Previous experience of at least 3 - 5 years working in a busy kitchen • Have to be punctual, neat and tidy and maintain high level of hygiene • Should be confident within all sections in a kitchen operations • Possess good interpersonal skills • Be very customer focused • Have a good understanding of food cost control • Be a team player and work well under pressure

Salary:

A good salary will be offered to the right candidate

Language:

English

How To Apply:

Email, Post, Telephone, In person - Please submit your applications to the addresses provided below.

Contact Name:

Operations Manager

Phone:

(+678) 22150

Email:

fnb@melanesian.com.vu

Address:

The Melanesian Port Vila, PO Box 810, Port Vila, Vanuatu

Website:

www.melanesianportvila.com

More Information:

By Mail or Email

Source:

Direct from Employer

Source Date:

01/06/2015

5614 Logistics and Procurement Coordinator

Care International Vanuatu

Industry: Non Government Organization Location:  Port Vila, Vanuatu Job Hours: Contract - Full Time (to September 2015) with possible extension Due Date:

08-June-15

Job Description:

CARE has been working in Vanuatu since 2008 and has an established CARE Project Office (CARE International Vanuatu) in the capital of Port Vila with our projects implemented primarily in Tafea Province. The current project focus is on Resilience and Women’s Empowerment. As a member of the CARE Vanuatu team, the Logistic and Procurement Coordinator will: Duties Ensure effective, transparent and compliant procurement processes at CARE Maintain close oversight and monitor for CARE sponsored procurements to ensure donor rules and regulation compliance. Ensure procurement operations proceed rapidly and accountably to guarantee the timely implementation of the project in line with project schedules Ensure that CARE staff and CARE partners have a shared vision of the importance of accountability and transparency in procurement processes Work closely with partner organizations, through coaching, mentoring and training on all supply chain management processes to ensure effective and accountable management. Identify opportunities to work collaboratively across agencies on monitoring and accountability and where appropriate, share ideas, experiences, successes and challenges. Support logistics of relief items transport, storage and distribution Maintain close oversight of all logistics, including timely storage, transport and distribution of food and non-food items, for the projects at all times and raise any issues of concern with CARE and partners Advise partner staff, logistics officers and warehouse staff, on a day to day basis to ensure the effective planning and implementation of logistics operations for CARE projects Work with CARE and partners staff to help develop and implement appropriate and accountable logistics management plans, policies, systems and tools Assist partners to establish warehouses and appropriate and accountable warehouse management procedures in line with standards Provide advice on remote support and monitoring for transport, storage and distribution to staff in the field Ensure very close collaboration with partner and CARE’s safety and security focal points to ensure the security of logistics operations Ensure logistics operations are conducted in accordance with Sphere and to quality standards wherever possible Represent CARE in logistics coordination meeting and ensure coordination with partners, local authorities, UN/INGOs. Build logistics capacity Identify logistics trainings and other capacity building needs. Work closely with other embedded team members to ensure compliance to donor funding and integration of all project activities. Provide on the job training and coaching to partner staff, particularly staff involved in procurement and logistics Ensure operational risks in procurement and logistics operations are appropriately managed, including financial, safety and security, programmatic and reputational Technical Skills Required Excellent communication and writing skills Strong networking capability Ability to organize and facilitate training sessions Ability to develop capacity building frameworks and work plans Core Competencies People Skills: Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train local staff and also able to work with disaster affected communities in a sensitive and participatory manner. Communication Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills. This includes effective negotiation and representation skills. Integrity: Works with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to CARE's core values and humanitarian principles. Resilience/Adaptability and flexibility: Ability to operate effectively under extreme circumstances including stress, high security risks and harsh living conditions. Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner. Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Has experience and ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally appropriate manner. Has a capacity to make accurate self-assessment particularly in high stress and high security contexts. Work style: Is well planned and organized even within a fluid working environment and has a capacity for initiative and decision making.  Criteria: 2-3 years experience working in any of the following: logistics; warehousing; procurement; fleet management; import/export Demonstrated understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment and a commitment to CARE’s approach and values including ethnic diversity and cultural sensitivity. Well developed oral and written communication skills A well developed understanding of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in the Vanuatu context Representational skills including experience developing networks and relationships with government, civil society and other stakeholders Proficient  IT skills in Word, excel, PowerPoint, outlook A Vanuatu National

Salary:

Not Stated

Language:

English

How To Apply:

Please submit your application including an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to the following email addresses provided, or  hand delivered a hard copy at the CARE International Vanuatu Office located opposite Wharf Road roundabout towards N0.3 Area, Port Vila. All applications should be submitted no later than the 8th of June by COB-4.30pm.

Contact Person:

Trish McEwan

Phone:

(+678) 22951 Address:  Not Stated

Email:

Trish.McEwan@care.org.au Website:  Not Stated

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Source:         01-June-15 Direct from Employer

For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly.