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:
Required Skills
The successful applicant should demonstrate the following:
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:
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.dewith 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.
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