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• Internship with UN Women China

Account Executive Veeva Systems - Singapore

Veeva Systems is a leading provider of Cloud Based Software for the Global Life Sciences Industry.   With over 150 customers worldwide, including 17 of the top 20 largest pharmaceutical companies globally, Veeva CRM is the leading cloud-based CRM solution built specifically for the life sciences industry.  Veeva Vault Enterprise is the first cloud-based suite of content management applications developed specifically for the global life sciences industry.

Veeva Systems is looking for an experienced Senior Account Executive to drive sales for cloud-based solutions including CRM and Content Management applications into major life science organizations in the ASEAN region

As the Senior Account Executive - ASEAN, you will be responsible for generating qualified opportunities, winning new business and managing relationships with large customers in the ASEAN region.  Creativity, energy and the ability to work effectively within a growing team are critical.

Qualified applicants should be in Singapore. 

Responsibilities:

• Understand and present the Veeva products and inspire prospect interest
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders across business, IT, and C level
• Meet/exceed pipeline generation and revenue targets
• Manage complex sales cycles, utilizing internal and external resources as appropriate
• Be willing to travel

Desired Skills & Experience

Requirements:

• 5-7 years experience selling enterprise software and related services into complex environments 
• Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales quotas
• Experience selling into Top 30 Pharma/BioTech/Life Science/Healthcare companies
• Strong strategic account planning and execution skills
• Must be highly self-motivated and able to work with little direct supervision
• Experience in small, agile sales teams and must enjoy the ‘start up challenge’.
• Excellent demonstrable oral and written communication skills
• A passion for solving people’s business problems
• Minimum Bachelors Degree required 

Nice to Have:

• Strong understanding of content management challenges and CRM value in the life sciences industry.

Company Description

Veeva Systems is the leader in cloud-based business solutions for the global life sciences industry. Committed to innovation, product excellence and customer success, Veeva has over 150 customers, ranging from the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies to emerging biotechs.

Founded in 2007, Veeva is a privately held company headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices in Philadelphia, Barcelona, Budapest, Paris, Beijing, Shanghai and Tokyo. For more information, visit www.veevasystems.com.

Senior Laboratory Specialist in Shanghai, China

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Senior Laboratory Specialist in Shanghai, China.

Position Description:

 Plans, conducts and reports assessments, audits, and accreditation-ready inspections of clinical laboratories performing services to FHI 360 research and programs. Develop and implement initiatives to build laboratory capacity. Prepare and deliver laboratory trainings and training-related services to FHI 360 research program and to external agencies. Plan, design and implement External Quality Assessment Program for research sites in China. Procurement of supplies, instruments and consumables for studies as needed. Work in Chinese laboratory systems.

Working closely with the Associate Director, Laboratory Sciences, APRO study specific research staff and APRO service delivery staff and others, conduct laboratory assessment and capacity building initiatives to ensure and enhance the quality of laboratory services.  Specially, the key responsibilities are:

• Responsible for all laboratory activities for China Research Network including budgeting, procurement of laboratory supplies and equipment, and conduct training on malaria microscopy.
• Work collaboratively with leaders of identified Chinese laboratories.
• Plan, conduct, and support laboratory assessments, audits, and accreditation-ready inspections for clinical laboratories of the Chinese Research Network (CRN) and prepare reports and recommendations.
• In close collaboration with laboratory management lead the follow-up of needed corrective and preventive actions following laboratory assessments
• Provide technical assistance to laboratories and others as needed and requested as part of overall capacity building and continuous improvement schemes.
• Preparation of training materials and deliver training to research program, CRN laboratory staffs and external agencies.
• Participate and coordinate the implementation of EQAS program for clinical laboratories for CRN.
• Develop TB lab testing systems in collaboration with CRN sites.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Contribution:

• Conduct assessment and prepare reports and recommendations for clinical laboratories of CRN.  
• Develop plan for site laboratory capacity development in collaboration with Lab Director at sites and at FHI 360 and working with Laboratory specialists assigned to each site.
• Implement capacity development plan with sites of Chinese Research Network.
• Coordinate the implementation of clinical laboratory EQAS program for CRN laboratories including coordination, managing the flow of testing material and reports to ensure the testing and reports are delivered in time and summarize the site performance.
• Provide technical support on developing the quality system, SOPs and provide training to clinical laboratory staff.  
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skill, Abilities, Expertise and Complexity

• Proven capacity and direct experience in clinical laboratory functions and  services
• Proven and excellent clinical laboratory auditing skills
• Experience in TB laboratory research desired
• Excellent attention to details
• Resourceful and creative thinker with the ability to develop simple and efficient solution and recommendations
• Working knowledge of quality assurance including pertinent national and international regulation and guidance
• Expertise in quality system implementation
• Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly diplomacy
• Good in both written and spoken English
• Ability to work on Chinese language.
• Direct experience developing and delivering training in scientific areas

Type and Nature of Contacts

Frequent interaction with others with in APRO, FHI 360 generally (LSD corporate, APRO regional and China country office staff) and external laboratory staff at all levels. These interactions are to be performed with tact, diplomacy and based on knowledge, facts and experience.

Supervisory and Nature of Contacts

Supervisory responsibilities: Supervise laboratory staff at FHI 360 China country office and provide technical assistance as needed. 

Budget responsibilities: Assist Associate Director in managing and reporting on budgets associated with laboratory services provided as part of the project-specific agreement

Usual office working condition when in the China office base location. Ability to travel with in the Asia Pacific region for up to 10% of the time.

Minimum Requirements:

Master degree in biological or laboratory sciences within a clinical or diagnostic discipline or specialty. At least five years related work experience in laboratory quality assurance, quality control and audits or at least seven years in a senior laboratory

Bilingual Mandarin Chinese/English preferred

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section atwww.fhi360.org Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

Lead Data Management Associate in Shanghai, China

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Lead Data Management Associate in Shanghai, China.

Position Description:

Responsible for the capacity development of clinical research sites in a Chinese Research Network (CRN). Development of a capacity development plan and implementation and development of training. Oversight of day to day operations of case report form (CRF) processing, data entry and filing, and data querying activities for a clinical trial.  Oversees and provides support to Data Entry clerks for a clinical trial. Responsible for providing support to data collection sites. Manages all standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions (WIs) for data management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the capacity development of clinical research sites in a Chinese Research Network
  • Development of a capacity development plan for sites within Chinese network
  • Implementation of plan
  • Development of training for sites as needed within CRN.

• Responsible for data management tasks related to a clinical trial.
  • CRF processing of forms upon arrival at the data management center.
  • Monitors Data entry and filing of CRFs at the sites where entry is performed.
  • Assists with data entry and cleaning for sites that cannot perform entry.
  • Data cleaning of CRF data in study database.

• Manage the assignment of duties and schedules within the data management group.
  • Coordinates project scheduling.
  • Supervises the administrative activity (hiring, reviews, etc.) of the data management group.

• Support of sites completing CRFs.
  • Provide feedback to sites of CRF completion problems.
  • Monitors data cleaning and trouble shoots problems

• Finalize and maintain all SOPs and WIs for the data management group.
  • Draft SOPs and WIs are written by the Query Manager, Programmer, and Data Entry Clerks.  The Data Manager finalizes these documents, manages their version control, and supervises their training and implementation.

Expertise and Complexity

Excellent administrative skills and organizational ability.

• Through knowledge of basic assumptions of clinical trial practices for data acquisition and quality assurance.
• Through knowledge of clinical data management tools such as Excel, Word, and Access.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual Mandarin Chinese/English preferred.

May supervise one or more staff members.

Up to 25% travel may be necessary.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience: 

High School graduate and 7 - 9 years relevant experience; Or, Diploma and 5 - 7 years relevant experience;  Or, BSc/BA with related course work and 3 - 5 years related work experience; Or  MS/MA with related course work and 1-3 years related work experience.

Experience as Data Manager in Clinical Trials in China.

Bilingual Mandarin Chinese/English preferred.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section atwww.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

Sales Manager - China Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa

DUTIES

• Implements all sales action plans related to China market as outlined in the marketing plan.
• Attends major travel functions (ie trade shows and promotional events) and advise DOS /DOSM of latest updates.
• Responsible for driving for business development of China market segment covering China.
• Responsible to host FAM trips and hotel inspection
• Constantly review direct competition for market intelligence.

REQUIREMENTS

• Have a basic degree or dimploma in hotel management
• Minimum 2 years experience as Sales Manager in rooms sales and handling wholesale agents
• Possess leadership qualities and strong negotiation skills
• Must be able to read and write Chinese or Putonghua and English

Company Description

About Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts

There's no greater act of hospitality than to embrace a stranger as one's own. Welcome to Shangri-La.

Inspired by the legendary land featured in James Hilton's novel Lost Horizon published in 1933, the name Shangri-La encapsulates the serenity and service for which Shangri-La is renowned worldwide.

The Shangri-La story began in 1971 with its first deluxe hotel in Singapore. Today, Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, one of the world's most respected hotel companies, owns and/or manages over 70 hotels under the Shangri-La, Kerry and Traders brands, with a rooms inventory of over 30,000.

Over four decades the group has established its brand hallmark of 'hospitality from the heart'.

The group has a substantial development pipeline with upcoming projects in mainland China, India, Malaysia, Mongolia, the Philippines, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

Job opportunities: www.areyoushangri-la.com

University of Essex Santander Masters Scholarship for Computer Sciences 2013

Duration: 1 year full-time

Overview

Ten scholarships of £5,000 each, funded by Santander Group, are available for taught Masters study at Essex for 2013-14. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit, to students who would not otherwise be able to take up a place at Essex. Applicants must reside in one of the following "Santander Universidades" countries:

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Russia, Singapore, Spain, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela.

Further information and how to apply

Applicants must hold an offer of admission to a one year full time Masters programme in any subject by the closing date of 31 May 2013; the offer can be unconditional or conditional. Application forms and further details are available on our website.  Applications will only be submitted to the selection panel if the applicant meets the eligibility criteria and holds an offer of study for a taught postgraduate place by the closing date of 31 May 2013. We will use the information you provided on your original course application and your scholarship application to select the successful scholars. The final selection is made by a panel of academic and administrative staff of the University of Essex. Successful candidates will be notified by 1 August 2013.

More details of the scholarships, including the terms and conditions, are available at:http://www.essex.ac.uk/studentfinance/pg/university_support/scholarships_santander.aspx

Information about studying at the University of Essex and details of how to apply can be found by clicking the Apply link below.

There may be other sources of funding depending on your circumstances so please check our scholarship finder.

All enquiries about funding and scholarships should be sent to scholarships@essex.ac.uk.

Founded nearly 50 years ago, the University of Essex is ranked ninth in the UK for research excellence, following the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. This allows us to offer world-class supervision and training opportunities, with our research students working at the heart of our internationally-acknowledged and well-connected research community. We are also one of the world's most internationally diverse universities, with more than one third of our 11,000 students coming from outside the UK, thus creating a diverse social and academic learning experience for all.

Lecturer/Associate Professor Positions in Digital Media and Journalism

Department of English, Culture and Communication

Applications are invited for positions in the Department of English, Culture and Communication at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. The Department specialises in applied linguistics, literary and cultural studies, and communication and media. It currently has 14 academic staff and over 400 students.

Successful applicants will have, or expect shortly to receive, a PhD, or be able to demonstrate appropriate professional experience. Applicants will have good teaching experience and evidence of the ability to produce high quality research publications. Candidates for the position of Associate Professor should also have a strong track record in teaching and academic supervision, as well as an international research profile in their field and a successful record of research funding. Candidates with teaching and research interests in new and digital media, media and globalization, and journalism are particularly encouraged to apply. Experience in developing and managing Masters programmes would also be well regarded. 

Xi'an Jiaotong- Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaborative institution, the first and currently the only university in China to offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate degrees. Formed in 2006, the first cohort of students graduated in August 2010. The University now has 6,000 students studying on campus. The language of instruction in Years 2 to 4 is English. XJTLU aims to become truly research-led, and has recently committed significant investment into research development and the expansion of PhD student numbers on campus.

The Department of English, Culture and Communication currently offers five undergraduate degree programmes, in English and Finance, English and International Business, English and Communication Studies, Applied English Studies, and Communication Studies; and the MA TESOL programme. It is well-equipped with facilities, including a dedicated interpreting laboratory and an SDLTrados professional translation laboratory.

XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), well-connected via nearby airports to cities such as Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, and via high-speed rail to other major cities in China. SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500 top global companies. Greater Suzhou is now the fourth largest concentration of economic activity in China in terms of GDP ($160 billion in 2011). The broader Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and new in China, with the historic old town's canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and the I.M Pei-designed Suzhou Museum attracting millions of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life with high environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive views, by day and by night, and there are a variety of shopping facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and a great nightlife. Suzhou is also home to four international schools.

The salary range for the positions is 22,932 - 28,098 RMB/month (Lecturer), and 28,523 - 38,939 RMB/month (Associate Professor). In addition, members of academic staff are entitled to accommodation and travel allowances, medical insurance, and relocation expenses. Overseas staff may receive a tax "holiday" of up to three years, depending on nationality and personal circumstances.

To apply: please click on the Apply button below to submit an online application (you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in English) outlining your interest in the position, and complete an Applicant Information form and Equal Opportunities Form).

Applications should be received by 25^th January 2013 (please quote reference LCT1205). Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of Department, Dr Zhoulin Ruan (Zhoulin.ruan@xjtlu.edu.cn).

To learn more about working & living in China, please visit:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/career-tools-and-advice/country-profiles/china

Professor Positions Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering

Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering

Applications are invited for positions in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. The Department specialises in Software systems and security, Financial computing, Image processing, Interactive technologies, and Wireless sensor networks. It currently has 13 academic staff and over 330 students.

Successful applicants will have, or expect shortly to receive, a PhD, or be able to demonstrate appropriate professional experience. Applicants will have good teaching experience and evidence of the ability to produce high quality research publications. Candidates for the position of Associate Professor should also have a strong track record in teaching and academic supervision, as well as an international research profile in their field and a successful record of research funding. Experience in developing and managing Masters programmes would also be well regarded. 

Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a unique collaborative institution, the first and currently the only university in China to offer both UK (University of Liverpool) and Chinese (Ministry of Education) accredited undergraduate degrees. Formed in 2006, the first cohort of students graduated in August 2010. The university now has 6,000 students studying on campus. The language of instruction in Years 2 to 4 is English. XJTLU aims to become truly research-led, and has recently committed significant investment into research development and the expansion of PhD student numbers on campus.

The Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering aims to provide our graduates with a solid theoretical foundation which is coupled with strong emphasis on practical applications and implications. In parallel to providing the best training to our students, our faculty members are also actively engaged in research activities of the highest international quality. Our Department has been successful in attracting funding from the local, provincial, national, and international funding agencies. The department currently offers an undergraduate degree programme in: (1) Computer Science and Technology (CST); and (2) Information and Computing Science (ICS). A postgraduate degree programme in Applied Informatics will be launched in 2013-14.

XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), well-connected via nearby airports to cities such as Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, and via high-speed rail to other major cities in China. SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500 top global companies. Greater Suzhou is now the fourth largest concentration of economic activity in China in terms of GDP ($160 billion in 2011). The broader Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and new in China, with the historic old town's canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and the I.M Pei-designed Suzhou Museum attracting millions of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life with high environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive views, by day and by night, and there are a variety of shopping facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and a great nightlife. Suzhou is also home to four international schools.

The salary range for the positions is 22,932 - 28,098 RMB/month (Lecturer), and 28,523 - 38,939 RMB/month (Associate Professor). In addition, members of academic staff are entitled to accommodation and travel allowances, medical insurance, and relocation expenses. Overseas staff may receive a tax "holiday" of up to three years, depending on nationality and personal circumstances.

To apply: please click on the Apply button below to submit an online application (you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in English) outlining your interest in the position, and complete an Applicant Information form and Equal Opportunities Form).

Applications should be received by 25^th January 2013 (please quote reference CSE1205). Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Acting Head of Department, Professor Tammam Tillo (tammam.tillo@xjtlu.edu.cn).

To learn more about working & living in China, please visit:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/career-tools-and-advice/country-profiles/china

Professor Positions Department of Biological Sciences

Department of Biological Sciences

Applications are invited for positions in the Department of Biological Sciences at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. The Department specialises in the molecular biosciences and currently has 14 academic staff and over 150 students.

Successful applicants will have, or expect shortly to receive, a PhD, or be able to demonstrate appropriate professional experience. Applicants should have good teaching experience and evidence of the ability to produce high quality research publications. Candidates for the position of Associate Professor should also have a strong track record in teaching and academic supervision, as well as an international research profile in their fields and a successful record of research funding. Candidates with teaching and research interests in bioinformatics and structural biology are particularly encouraged to apply. Experience in developing and managing Masters programmes would also be well regarded. 

The Department of Biological Sciences focuses on molecular bioscience and has recruited faculty from globally distinguished institutions working in this discipline. Although relatively new, the Department is already establishing a solid reputation, as indicated by the growing number of grant awards to its staff (e.g. from the '863' National High Tech Development Programme, the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Wenli Wang Charity Foundation) and national and international research collaborations (e.g. with Novartis and Unilever plc). It has state-of-the-art instrumentation housed in custom-built labs, and with excellent technical support. Staff also benefit from the fact that Suzhou is a biomedical 'hot-spot' - Cold Spring Harbor Asia (http://www.csh-asia.org/index.html) is located within walking distance and there is a major concentration of biotechnology companies in BioBay (http://en.biobay.com.cn/main/index.asp). Current research areas include: cell signalling; chemical biology; microbiology; virology; metabolic disease; neuroscience; and proteomics. The Department currently offers an undergraduate degree programme in biological science and, commencing in September 2013, will also offer an M.Res. degree programme in Molecular Bioscience.

XJTLU is located in the Higher Education Town of Suzhou Industrial Park (SIP), well-connected via nearby airports to cities such as Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei, and via high-speed rail to other major cities in China. SIP is a major growth zone, including operations run by nearly one-fifth of the Fortune 500 top global companies. Greater Suzhou is now the fourth largest concentration of economic activity in China in terms of GDP ($160 billion in 2011). The broader Suzhou area encompasses the spirit of both old and new in China, with the historic old town's canals, UNESCO World Heritage Site gardens, and the I.M Pei-designed Suzhou Museum attracting millions of tourists annually. SIP offers an excellent quality of life with high environmental standards. The nearby Jinji Lake provides attractive views, by day and by night, and there are a variety of shopping facilities, international and local restaurants, entertainment hubs and a great nightlife. Suzhou is also home to four international schools.

The salary range for the positions is 22,932 - 28,098 RMB/month (Lecturer), and 28,523 - 38,939 RMB/month (Associate Professor). In addition, members of academic staff are entitled to accommodation and travel allowances, medical insurance, and relocation expenses. Overseas staff may receive a tax "holiday" of up to three years, depending on nationality and personal circumstances.

To apply: please click on the Apply button below to submit an online application (you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in English) outlining your interest in the position, and complete an Applicant Information form and Equal Opportunities Form).

Applications should be received by 25^th January 2013 (please quote reference BIO1210). Informal enquiries may be addressed to the Head of Department, Professor David O'Connor (Email: David.OConnor@xjtlu.edu.cn). 

To learn more about working & living in China, please visit:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/career-tools-and-advice/country-profiles/china

Emerging Markets Reporter

Bloomberg News seeks a reporter to work in Shanghai, China as part of our emerging markets team. The candidate will also be required to make contacts and report on the currency markets, economy, government, and other regional topics. Knowledge of finance,in particular Forex, the economy, and companies is essential and solid business reporting experience at a major newspaper or wire service is preferred. The successful applicant will produce breaking news stories under real-time deadline pressure, ensuring they are clear and comprehensive. 

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Journalism qualification is desirable 
- Experience of working in a real-time news environment is a plus
- Experience covering financial markets is desirable as is knowledge of the economy and business
- 2 years of business reporting experience is required as are superior math skills and attention to detail
- Fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese is essential
http://www.bloomberg.com/careers/opportunities/job/show/34941/emerging-markets-reporter.html

Oxfam Hong Kong Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Management - Programme Officer

Working with people against poverty! Oxfam Hong Kong (OHK) is a member of the international confederation Oxfam and an independent development and relief agency based in Hong Kong. We are looking for talented, high calibre staff to join our anti-poverty work:

Humanitarian and Disaster Risk Management - Programme Officer (Ref.: IPU/HDRMPO/12/01)
(International Programme Unit) (On a 2-year contract basis)

S/He is responsible for ensuring effective humanitarian response, disaster risk management, and related capacity-building work, alongside long-term development programmes of OHK. The work will include development of necessary policies, plans and budget, proposals & reports, manage grants, develop and manage partnerships with other Oxfams & local organizations, undertake regular project monitoring and evaluation, contribute to humanitarian advocacy, provide information to OHK internal units on humanitarian and disaster risk management work, and represent OHK in relevant OI and NGO meetings and gatherings.

The successful candidate MUST meet the following requirements:

• A recognized degree with 5+ years of solid work experience in humanitarian and disaster risk management
• Practical experience in appraisal, monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian and disaster risk management programmes and projects, advocacy and working with partners
• Practical experience in strategic planning and budgeting
• Able to travel extensively and work in remote areas
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, independently and with a team
• Excellent written English required in writing reports and project documents and
• Proficiency in written and oral Cantonese and Mandarin.

Candidates with less work experience will still be considered but may be assigned as Assistant Programme Officer

This position will be based in Hong Kong without any expatriate or relocation package provided.

How to apply: 

Closing date of applications: 30 November 2012.

Please send your application letter, CV with current and expected salary and date of availability to Human Resources Manager, Oxfam Hong Kong, 17/F., China United Centre, 28 Marble Road, North Point, Hong Kong or by email tohr@oxfam.org.hk or by fax to 2375 2433. [Only shortlisted candidates would be notified within one month after the closing date and all information provided will only be used for recruitment-related purpose].

Oxfam Hong Kong is an Equal Opportunity Employer

ABA Rule of Law Initiative Deputy Chief of Party, China

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff work­ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organi­zations, including human rights groups.

Job Summary:

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for a new rule of law program in China, “Justice Under Rule of Law in Society” (JURIS), which will be implemented in partnership with The Asia Foundation. JURIS is a four-year project starting in October 2012 that aims to enhance access to justice in order to strengthen the rule of law in selected locations in China. JURIS will advance citizens' rights and access to justice through two strategic entry points: administrative law and criminal law, while identifying and tackling other priority legal issues as the project progresses in order to respond to China's dynamic reform environment. The DCOP candidate should be a development professional with rule of law expertise, including but not limited to: building the capacity of institutions in the justice sector; improving access to justice; experience with legal education; policy research and development in the justice sector; governance; public participation; and administrative law. Candidates must possess practical experience in managing and implementing rule of law programs.

Responsibilities:

-Overall field responsibility for implementation, monitoring and evaluation of ABA ROLI JURIS program activities;

-Manages international and local staff;

-Identifies program methodologies and develops long-term and short-term strategies and work plans to improve the rule of law;

-Responsible for financial oversight of program and for donor relations in-country.

Qualifications:

Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years relevant experience managing multi-year, multi-million dollar projects in fields required for the successful implementation of this program, such as rule of law, governance, public participation and capacity building, and institutional strengthening, as well as an understanding of policy and policy development in these sectors. An advanced degree in a relevant field (law, international development, governance) is required. Technical working experience in China is strongly desired.

Essential skills include:

-Experience and/or knowledge of the legal, political, economic, administrative and socio-cultural context of legal and institutional reform in China;

-Proven exceptional leadership in the design, management, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of similar size and complex USG-funded programs with skills in strategic planning, management, supervision, budgeting;

-Experience with liaising and negotiating with host country governments, USG donors, and contractors as well as budget management, staff oversight, and the provision of legal services and technical advice;

-Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the Program and to effectively coordinate with a wide range of regional stakeholders; proven ability to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse public partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams; excellent written and spoken English;

-Proficiency in Mandarin is strongly desired.

How to apply: 

To apply, please visit http://abanet.devhire.devex.com/jobs/326480. Due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.