The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a regional-intergovernmental organisation founded in 1967, to promote peace and stability, sustain economic growth, shared prosperity and social progress. It comprises ten countries of Southeast Asia.

The ASEAN Leaders at their 19th ASEAN Summit on 17 November 2011 officially launched the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management, popularly referred to as the AHA Centre. The AHA Centre will facilitate co-operation and coordination among ASEAN Member States, and with relevant United Nations and international organisations in promoting regional collaboration in disaster management.

AHA Centre, with the support from the Government of Japan through the Japan-ASEAN Integrated Fund (JAIF), is looking for the best, most-talented and highly-motivated to join the AHA Centre in Jakarta:

Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Team Leader

Position opens for ASEAN and Japan nationals

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of the AHA Centre, the Team Leader will manage, supervise and coordinate the overall implementation of various activities under the Project of “Establishment of an Integrated Information and Communication Technology System to Strengthen the Operation of ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) – Phase II” funded by Japan-ASEAN Integration Fund (JAIF).

The successful candidate of ICT Team Leader will commence the duties immediately and be contracted initially for 3-4 months with a possible extension subject to performance and funding availability.

The ICT Team Leader will be based at the AHA Centre, BPPT Building, Jakarta, Indonesia. The successful candidate will be offered with an attractive remuneration package that commensurate with his/her personal qualifications.

For more information on the posts, please visit http://ahacentre.org/opportunities.

You may apply directly through the AHA Centre website OR by sending your application to admin@ahacentre.org, highlighting your suitability and potential contribution to the position together with a detailed CV, certified true copies of educational certificates obtained, and completed Employment Application Form with recent photograph, which can be downloaded at www.asean.org/opportunities. Please ensure that the total size of your email including attachments is no more than 5 MB.

Please indicate the name of the position that you are applying for on the subject of your email. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Selection Panel's decision is final and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Overview

CIFOR is the lead center for the CGIAR Research Program on Forests, Trees and Agroforestry (CRP-FTA). Working with CIFOR’s worldwide partners, the CRP-FTA Communications Consultant will help build and coordinate an international communications platform for the program.

The CRP-FTA program generates a large volume of online content and products, from cutting-edge videos and innovative research papers, to blog stories from world-renowned experts and presentations at key events. These are featured on the flagship website ForestsTreesAgroforestry.org, on the FTA partner center websites, and disseminated through various online channels, social media and conferences.

Working closely with members of the FTA partner centers, including technical, scientific and outreach staff, the Consultant will fill an important liaison role between focal points. In addition, the FTA management support unit is based at CIFOR, giving direct access to the FTA Director for support and information sharing.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced, innovative program, helping translate FTA’s high-caliber research into meaningful, real-world impact.

Summary of responsibilities

Requirements

Education, knowledge and experience

Personal Attributes and Competencies

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Application process

To apply, please visit our career site at

http://www.cifor.org/careers/

To learn more about CIFOR, please visit our website at

http://www.cifor.org

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Communications, Outreach & Knowledge Management Specialist
The Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI) is an international non-profit technicalassistance organization, established by the UN and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya which has amandate to advise and assist Governments in the socio-economic development of their countries through the widespread integration of technology for knowledge society development, especially in the education, skills training and community development areas.In particular, GESCI partners Governments in effective policy making for education provision with an    emphasis on the systematic use and integration of technology. Currently GESCI works with 13 East and southern and West Africa Governments in leadership development programmes for policy-making for social, economic and knowledge society development.Effective communications and Knowledge Management are central to GESCI’s operations. The role is two-fold to cover the complementary functions of internal and external organisational communications, public relations, outreach and publicity on the one hand as well as the development and management of processes, tools and reporting mechanisms associated with knowledge creation, sharing and distribution on the other hand.Communications, public relations and publicity responsibilities:The primary function of this dimension of the role is to ensure consistency in organisational messages and to promote and maintain a positive organisational image. Several of these functions, especially those related to advocacy, donor relations and fund raising, will be carried out in close collaboration with GESCI staff responsible for Donor relations/fundraising.Develop and implement an organisational communications and outreach strategy which reflects GESCI’s strategic visionInitiate and maintain relationships with local, regional  and international media outlets (radio and TV networks, newspapers, magazines) and establish positive associations with the public and mass media on behalf of GESCIUse a range of media to promote GESCI and its programmesAssist with the re-design of the GESCI website and update it on a regular basisMaintain and update GESCI’s social networking pages (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) with fresh dataCoordinate media and fund raising eventsDevelop press releases and publicity  materials (including videos, photos) to promote GESCI news, events, services, products and achievementsDevelop and disseminate GESCI promotional materials (e.g. brochures, leaflets, programme fliers, marketing and recruitment materials)Take responsibility for the display of resources and stands during conferences and/or GESCI eventsPrepare documents for publication including the GESCI annual report and other periodic reports.Propose and manage advertisements on behalf of the organisationManage partner, stakeholder and programme beneficiary relationships Edit, design and print internal publicationsCollaborate with the relevant staff in the preparation  of proposals and responses to donorsContribute to the development of innovative technologies and processes to help GESCI better serve its clientsAdvise on social media use for marketing and promotional purposes.Coordinate and facilitate GESCI networks and Communities of Learning.Knowledge Management responsibilities:Knowledge management is the explicit management of vital knowledge and information possessed by individuals in the organisation so that it is effectively shared and used by others in the organisation.  The primary function of the KM dimension of the role is to facilitate and support improved knowledge utilisation, sharing and collaboration for cross-functional learning across GESCI programmes and teams as part of GESCI’s knowledge management system.Assist with developing  a corporate knowledge management system and strategyImplement   the Knowledge Management System and once established manage the on-going operation and enhancement. This includes developing GESCI’s corporate information and knowledge management inventory and consolidating  GESCI’s repositories for more effective knowledge management and knowledge sharing Compile and maintain a detailed inventory of existing electronic and paper resources, and identify knowledge gaps and make recommendationsDevelop a policy for and implement document controlManage and maintain all GESCI information resources and associated contentEnsure the storing, archiving and taxonomical layouts of information resources are consistent across and throughout the organisation.Design and implement cataloguing systems, as well preserving the freshness and accuracy of catalogued itemsIn collaboration with the IT officer ensure that proper technology platforms are in place in order to distribute the findings from information gathering to the relevant individuals (This might lead to upgrades in hardware or software solutions used throughout the organisation)Identify, recommend and purchase appropriate Knowledge Management software tools as required, and track new standards and methodologiesDevelop innovative ways to promote knowledge sharing, coordinate with  content contributors and subject matter experts to identify cross-practice content priorities, and work as part of a team to capture and codify materialsManage processes, tools and reporting associated with knowledge creation, sharing and deliveryEnsure all staff are aware of the centralised repository and are able to access and use itSolicit opportunities for teams to exchange information and share best practices, then document that knowledgeMonitor and report on the effectiveness of knowledge creation, sharing and utilisation. This appointment is a full time position for an initial duration of 2 years with a possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and funding availability.University level qualification in Communications, Media Studies, Marketing and/or Knowledge Management (R)MBA or Post-graduate degree in relevant field (D)Strong background in information/knowledge  management (R)Excellent English (R)French as a  second language an advantage (D)Extensive ( min 5 years) experience in knowledge management/communications, advocacy or public relationsExperience (min 3 years) in a senior communications management position dealing with both internal and external communicationsSome recorded experience on Knowledge ManagementCampaign management history in the not-for-profit sectorExperience on brand management both traditional and onlineGood knowledge of multimedia trends and tools Proficiency in content managementAwareness of knowledge sharing methodologiesExperience of information management systems and methodologiesKnowledge and experience of KM tools and platforms.Excellent writing skills and command of the English language.A working knowledge of French is an advantage.Excellent  communications and technology skillsConceptualizing skills for creating promotional material (including newsletters, web copy, articles, video scripts, and other)Proficiency in media / press relationsUnderstanding of Knowledge Management, Organisational Behavior and Change Management processes and procedures Ability to coordinate and manage online networksStrong analytical and problem solving capabilitiesAbility to multitask and consistently meet deadlinesExcellent online and software skills (web, email, MS Word, Excel etc)Graphic design skills and experienceCreativity and visualization skillsGood interpersonal communication skills.

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Communications, Outreach & Knowledge Management Specialist
The Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative (GESCI) is an international non-profit technicalassistance organization, established by the UN and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya which has amandate to advise and assist Governments in the socio-economic development of their countries through the widespread integration of technology for knowledge society development, especially in the education, skills training and community development areas.In particular, GESCI partners Governments in effective policy making for education provision with an    emphasis on the systematic use and integration of technology. Currently GESCI works with 13 East and southern and West Africa Governments in leadership development programmes for policy-making for social, economic and knowledge society development.Effective communications and Knowledge Management are central to GESCI’s operations. The role is two-fold to cover the complementary functions of internal and external organisational communications, public relations, outreach and publicity on the one hand as well as the development and management of processes, tools and reporting mechanisms associated with knowledge creation, sharing and distribution on the other hand.Communications, public relations and publicity responsibilities:The primary function of this dimension of the role is to ensure consistency in organisational messages and to promote and maintain a positive organisational image. Several of these functions, especially those related to advocacy, donor relations and fund raising, will be carried out in close collaboration with GESCI staff responsible for Donor relations/fundraising.Develop and implement an organisational communications and outreach strategy which reflects GESCI’s strategic visionInitiate and maintain relationships with local, regional  and international media outlets (radio and TV networks, newspapers, magazines) and establish positive associations with the public and mass media on behalf of GESCIUse a range of media to promote GESCI and its programmesAssist with the re-design of the GESCI website and update it on a regular basisMaintain and update GESCI’s social networking pages (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) with fresh dataCoordinate media and fund raising eventsDevelop press releases and publicity  materials (including videos, photos) to promote GESCI news, events, services, products and achievementsDevelop and disseminate GESCI promotional materials (e.g. brochures, leaflets, programme fliers, marketing and recruitment materials)Take responsibility for the display of resources and stands during conferences and/or GESCI eventsPrepare documents for publication including the GESCI annual report and other periodic reports.Propose and manage advertisements on behalf of the organisationManage partner, stakeholder and programme beneficiary relationships Edit, design and print internal publicationsCollaborate with the relevant staff in the preparation  of proposals and responses to donorsContribute to the development of innovative technologies and processes to help GESCI better serve its clientsAdvise on social media use for marketing and promotional purposes.Coordinate and facilitate GESCI networks and Communities of Learning.Knowledge Management responsibilities:Knowledge management is the explicit management of vital knowledge and information possessed by individuals in the organisation so that it is effectively shared and used by others in the organisation.  The primary function of the KM dimension of the role is to facilitate and support improved knowledge utilisation, sharing and collaboration for cross-functional learning across GESCI programmes and teams as part of GESCI’s knowledge management system.Assist with developing  a corporate knowledge management system and strategyImplement   the Knowledge Management System and once established manage the on-going operation and enhancement. This includes developing GESCI’s corporate information and knowledge management inventory and consolidating  GESCI’s repositories for more effective knowledge management and knowledge sharing Compile and maintain a detailed inventory of existing electronic and paper resources, and identify knowledge gaps and make recommendationsDevelop a policy for and implement document controlManage and maintain all GESCI information resources and associated contentEnsure the storing, archiving and taxonomical layouts of information resources are consistent across and throughout the organisation.Design and implement cataloguing systems, as well preserving the freshness and accuracy of catalogued itemsIn collaboration with the IT officer ensure that proper technology platforms are in place in order to distribute the findings from information gathering to the relevant individuals (This might lead to upgrades in hardware or software solutions used throughout the organisation)Identify, recommend and purchase appropriate Knowledge Management software tools as required, and track new standards and methodologiesDevelop innovative ways to promote knowledge sharing, coordinate with  content contributors and subject matter experts to identify cross-practice content priorities, and work as part of a team to capture and codify materialsManage processes, tools and reporting associated with knowledge creation, sharing and deliveryEnsure all staff are aware of the centralised repository and are able to access and use itSolicit opportunities for teams to exchange information and share best practices, then document that knowledgeMonitor and report on the effectiveness of knowledge creation, sharing and utilisation. This appointment is a full time position for an initial duration of 2 years with a possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance evaluations and funding availability.University level qualification in Communications, Media Studies, Marketing and/or Knowledge Management (R)MBA or Post-graduate degree in relevant field (D)Strong background in information/knowledge  management (R)Excellent English (R)French as a  second language an advantage (D)Extensive ( min 5 years) experience in knowledge management/communications, advocacy or public relationsExperience (min 3 years) in a senior communications management position dealing with both internal and external communicationsSome recorded experience on Knowledge ManagementCampaign management history in the not-for-profit sectorExperience on brand management both traditional and onlineGood knowledge of multimedia trends and tools Proficiency in content managementAwareness of knowledge sharing methodologiesExperience of information management systems and methodologiesKnowledge and experience of KM tools and platforms.Excellent writing skills and command of the English language.A working knowledge of French is an advantage.Excellent  communications and technology skillsConceptualizing skills for creating promotional material (including newsletters, web copy, articles, video scripts, and other)Proficiency in media / press relationsUnderstanding of Knowledge Management, Organisational Behavior and Change Management processes and procedures Ability to coordinate and manage online networksStrong analytical and problem solving capabilitiesAbility to multitask and consistently meet deadlinesExcellent online and software skills (web, email, MS Word, Excel etc)Graphic design skills and experienceCreativity and visualization skillsGood interpersonal communication skills.

Expressions of Interest

Purpose:

The Consultant in Microsoft Services delivers technical solutions to customers allowing them to maximise their investment in Microsoft technology. Building upon solid IT project experience relative to their level, these consultants will work with Microsoft's partners to assist customers in:

- The delivery of high quality engagements around Microsoft's solution areas, technologies and products in diverse client environments.
- Stabilising developed solutions using Microsoft methodologies in complex customer environments.
- The design and development of integrated solutions using the latest Microsoft products and technologies.
- Understanding the relevant application development, infrastructure and operations implications of the developed solution.

This position is for a specialist in the latest generation Windows Server and Client technologies and associated deployment, management and virtualisation tools.

Roles and Responsibilities:

The Unified Communications Voice and Mobility Consultants are key enablers for our customers. They oversee delivery of the largest, most complex, and most strategic projects for enterprise customers.

As such, you will be a technical specialist, required to have a depth of knowledge and experience in one or more Unified Communications technologies such as Lync or OCS and also have associated knowledge of Active Directory, Exchange, Unified Messaging and PKI. In addition it is expected that you will have knowledge of third party voice gateways and ideally how these integrate with Exchange and PBX’s.

The ideal candidate will have experience in the following areas:

- Voice and Data Platforms
- UC Applications
- Knowledge of SS7, GRR303, H.320, H.323 and SIP protocols.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, switches, routers and firewalls, network bandwidth management.
- VoIP/telephony experitise including knowledge of competitive solutions (ie. Cisco, Avaya/Nortel)
- Strong consulting background and in depth, hands on customer delivery experience with Microsoft Office Communications Server R2 and up to Microsoft Lync
- A Microsoft MCSE certification, or OCS R2 Masters certification is highly desirable

Tasks typically involve:

- Analyse the business and IT requirements within client organisations and offer objective suggestions on various matters related to the clients IT environment
- Meeting with clients to determine requirements and define the scope of the project
- Advise on options, costs, risks versus benefits etc. for best practice development of the solution(s)
- Presentation of solutions in written and oral reports
- Develop and implementation agreed solutions
- Preparation of documentation and progress reports to clients
- Involvement in sales and support and, where appropriate, maintain contact with client organisations
- Identify potential clients and build and maintain relationships with clients
- Research and provide information in technical trends

Candidate Profile

- Excellent interpersonal skills - be amenable, deal with all levels internally and externally
- Passion for delivering innovative, best practice solutions
- Fast learning skills and effective information acquisition strategies.
- Creative visualization, critical thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning.
- Collaborative coordination and time management.
- Capacity to work under pressure while observing high quality standards.
- Fluency in English language and the ability to communicate thoughts and reasoning with clarity
- Ability to deal with ambiguity
- Ideally a tertiary qualification in Computer Science or Engineering.
- Ideally certification in one or more Microsoft Desktop products
- Work experience should involve technical consulting, development, and deployment
- Must have a proven record of delivering business value.
Role Specific Characteristics May Include
- Candidates must have a deep understanding of markets, customers, and technology; have the background to provide leadership in the practice and a demonstrated effectiveness in consulting and client management.
- Candidates must have deep understanding of customer and partner business and IT environment, and have demonstrated skills creating architecture and deploying technology to solve business problems.
- Candidates must have industry leading depth knowledge of subject area, and have demonstrated analysis and communication skills connecting technology and business problems.
Candidates must have full project lifecycle experience, from envisioning to deployment and operation.

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