Job Announcement: Technical Writer at International Martime Organization

INTERNATIONAL MARTIME ORGANIZATION (IMO)

TECHNICAL WRITER (P.3), ENGLISH TRANSLATION SECTION,
CONFERENCE DIVISION
Circular Letter No. 3013


Vacancy announcement number: V.N. 09-08
Admin Number: ADMIN/09/51
Section/Division: English Translation, Conference
Date of Issue: 3 December 2009
Deadline for applications: 7 January 2010
Date for Entry on Duty: As soon as possible

Purpose of the post
Under the overall supervision of the Head of the Section, the successful candidate will be
responsible for writing and editing of draft texts of speeches for delivery by the Secretary-General and Directors. In addition, the candidate will assist in the facilitation and promotion of best writing practices within the Secretariat.
For a full job description, click here.

Required competencies
The successful candidate will have:
a) Analytical abilities; sensitivity of judgment with regard to complex issues;
b) Communication skills adapted to a multi-national and multi-cultural work environment;
c) Proven ability to perform under pressure; sensitivity to confidentiality requirements;
d) Teamwork; ability to be proactive and accountable in a collaborative context.

Professional Experience
Minimum of 5 years of professional experience, preferably within the framework of the United Nations Common System or an international organization.

Education
Hold a university degree or equivalent in translation, languages or a relevant technical field, knowledge of maritime technical terminology and regulatory instruments will be an Advantage.

Language Skills
Must have a perfect command of English, knowledge of French and/or Spanish is an advantage.

Other Skills
Knowledge of relevant word processing software and MS Office Applications especially Word and PowerPoint.

Salary and Contract Information:
For information on the salary and entitlements and the type of contract, please click here.

How to apply
This vacancy is open to male and female candidates. The IMO seeks to increase the number of women at all levels and women, particularly, are therefore invited to apply.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter stating the reasons for applying and relevant experience to the post and must be accompanied by an up to date Personal History Form (also available from our website www.imo.org) and should be sent to the following e-mail address: recruitment@imo.org.

Candidates may also send applications to:

Recruitment, Human Resources Services
International Maritime Organization
4, Albert Embankment
London SE1 7SR
United Kingdom

Please do not send applications via multiple routes.

Your application will be acknowledged only in the case that you are short-listed for interview.

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Final notice for two positions in Southeastern Europe---Business Enabling Advisor and a Senior Trade Facilitation Expert

Hello everyone,

I have extended the deadline for these two positions as my client will not be reviewing these until next week.  There are two positions in the announcement below:  a Business Enabling Advisor and a Senior Trade Facilitation Expert.  Both are for the anticipated Business Enabling Environment Program that will be based in Southeastern Europe.  Please do not apply unless you have a minimum five years of international experience working on business enabling environment projects, with focus on legal regulatory framework and institutional reform and experience in previous USAID projects ---These are primary requirements for the Business Enabling Advisor position.   The second position  (Trade Facilitation Expert) requires considerable international experience in trade, trade policy development and implementation, trade facilitation strategies with public and private sector,  with clear understanding of f relevant  treaties, agreements, and MOU related to trade facilitation.  Please do not apply unless you meet these specifications.... Many Thanks,  Linda 

#1--Job Title: Business Enabling Advisor

Location:  Southeastern Europe

Start date and length of Contract:  expected start is March 2010, for minimum of a 18 month commitment.

Booz Allen Hamilton is currently pursuing a USAID funded Business Enabling Environment Program

 in southeastern Europe. The program aims to reform the commercial legal and regulatory framework that will facilitate economic growth, improve business climate, attract foreign investment and facilitate trade.  The project will be for duration of three to four years

Responsibilities:

·        The Business Enabling Advisor will guide the process of planning, communicating, managing and coordinating the mobilization and implementation phases of the legal regulatory environment reform.

·        Develop a work program in close consultation with the COP and other members of the team.

·        Provide direct technical assistance to the counterparts in developing strategies and components of the reform process

Qualifications:

·        Minimum five years of international experience working on business enabling environment projects, with focus on legal regulatory framework and institutional reform.

·        Experience in Eastern Europe and Caucasus.

·        Multiple country experience is required.

·        Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team on projects of similar scale (legal regulatory reforms, trade facilitation, trade policy development)

·        Demonstrated ability to multi-task and simultaneously work successfully with multiple stakeholders;

·        Strong leadership, project management, and teamwork skills

·        Experience in previous USAID project is required

·        An advanced degree in law, economy or business

How to Apply:  Please send resume/CV that clearly shows you meet the required Skills/Experience of the position by email to Linda.aines@internationalink.net.   Please include “Business Enabling Advisor” in subject line of your email. 

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#2--Job Title: Senior Trade Facilitation Expert, Business Enabling Environment Project

Location:  Southeastern Europe

Start date and length of Contract:  expected start is March 2010, for minimum of a 18 month commitment.

The overall objective of this position is to strengthen the capacity of the private and public institutions to facilitate and ease trade and cooperate with traders.

Responsibilities:

·        Lead technical aspects of such projects and be responsible for developing and implementing technical assistance/consulting services for in-country partners.

·        Manage teams of consultants in the implementation of capacity building projects.

Qualifications:

To be considered the candidates must meet or exceed the following qualifications:

·        Minimum of  ten years of international experience, preferably in Eastern Europe and Caucasus;

·        Multiple country experience is required.

·        Considerable international experience in trade, trade policy development and implementation, trade facilitation strategies with public and private sector,  with clear understanding of f relevant  treaties, agreements, and MOU related to trade facilitation;

·        Experience in working in a complex structure of government ministries and agencies, private sector organizations and companies;

·        Excellent knowledge of institutional reform, policy processes, capacity building, trade policy, trade development and trade regulatory reform

·        Demonstrated ability to multi-task and simultaneously work successfully with multiple stakeholders;

·        Experience with international donors is required. Project experience with USAID is preferred.

·        Masters degree of equivalent in law (international trade) economics, international trade or a similar discipline;

How to Apply:  Please send resume/CV that clearly shows you meet the required Skills/Experience of the position by email to Linda.aines@internationalink.net.   Please include “Senior Trade Facilitation Expert” in subject line of your email. 

 Closing Date for applications:    December 7, 2009

Thank you for reviewing this position and hope that if this does not match your area of expertise, you will forward to others who may be a good match. 

Many Thanks,

Linda Aines

International Link Recruitment Services

Sudbury, Vermont, USA

Phone:  +802-273-2330

http://www.internationalink.net

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Linda Aines
International Link Recruitment Service
Sudbury, Vermont, USA
Tel: +802-273-2330
http://www.internationalink.net