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FORMER AUC COMMISSIONER CHAIRPERSON
DR JEAN PING AWARDED MEDAL FOR DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENTS
The African Union had an opportunity to acknowledge his selfless service to the African Continent at its 21st
summit which was held in Addis Ababa from 19-27 May. Like all the
leaders of the African continent, during his term of office, Dr Ping
had a responsibility to realize the dream set out by the continent's
forefathers of independence years ago, that of a politically and
economically united continent .
Dr.
Ping believes that the “AU vision is one of a common future, that will
ensure the economic well-being, improvement in the quality of life,
freedoms, social justice and peace and security for the people of
African continent," and “Unity in Africa has a deep historical resonance
and It was the goal of the Fathers of independence and has remained the
basic aspiration of African citizens across the continent.
Dr
.Jean Ping was born on the 24 November 1942 in Omboue (Etimbwe), Gabon.
He has PhD in Economic Science from the University of Paris and he
holds two honorary doctorates from the Insitute of Diplomacy in China.
Dr Ping s worked at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1972, before becoming Gabon’s
Ambassador to the institution from 1978 to 1984. He moved on to
President Omar Bongo’s cabinet, jumping from one ministerial office to
another, with stints at Information, Finance, Mines, and Foreign
Affairs, before settling at the latter post in 1999. He was one of
President Bongo’s closest and longest-serving ministers and is
considered one of the most powerful figures in Gabon. He has also
accompanied President Bongo in his mediation efforts to São Tomé,
Chad, Central African Republic, and Congo-Kinshasa. He was elected as
African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson at an African Union (AU)
summit in, Addis Ababa Ethiopia on 1 February 2008 up to 2012
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1-year maternity cover
• 28 hours per week £29,000 pro rata • London
• Ref: PMRFP020613
Muslim Aid is an international humanitarian relief & development agency looking to employ a professional individual who will be highly committed to our mission, vision and values.
Muslim Aid’s Rainbow Family programme is a one-to-one child sponsorship programme supporting orphan and needy children in parts of the world’s poorest communities. Working in 17 countries through field offices and partner organisations, the programme is currently supporting over 3,500 children with more children waiting for support. The programme is being developed further to implement community based projects.
You will be responsible for managing and developing a team of five people whilst ensuring the effective management of the Rainbow Family programme through the implementation of the programme strategy and work plans. You will have budget responsibility of all projects and ensure financial compliance of projects in the field and partner level. You will also work with the Head of Emergencies and Special Programmes to ensure cohesion between regional and organisational objectives.
You must be educated to degree level and have experience in developing and managing a developmental programme funded by individual donors and institutional donors. You will have proven experience in managing and developing people and the ability to motivate others effectively. Strong monitoring and evaluation skills are required along with budget management skills. Essential to this role is knowledge of humanitarian aid standards and detailed knowledge of the project life cycle. Previous experience of managing a child sponsorship programme is desirable.
For enquires email hr@muslimaid.org
For an application form and job description, please visit www.muslimaid.org/index.php/about-us/jobs/1047-programme-manager-rainbow-family-programme
Closing date: 2nd June 2013.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, faith or disability.
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