We are looking for experts for the “Feasibility study for the Development of the Fashionomics Online Platform” that will take place for three months starting on February 2016 approx. in the Ivory Coast and Zambia. The professional experts we are looking for are:

1. Market Research Specialist (Team Leader)

The Team Leader shall be a market research specialist with excellent knowledge in developing online interactive platforms in developing countries.  In addition, s/he should have experience in the textile and fashion sector in Africa. S/he shall be responsible for the overall management of the study, ensuring that the research and design phases reflect a proper understanding of the sector and the issues that the Bank is trying to address. Familiarity with existing platforms targeting job creation in Africa is required.  S/he should also have a firm grasp on the forms of statistical data which would be useful for an assessment of women and youth entrepreneurs.

2. User Experience (UX) Researcher

The User Experience Researcher shall be responsible for providing advice to the Team Leader on the design of the research phase and the appropriate research tools to use. S/he will also be responsible for the conduct of the research phase and the presentation of findings based on the information obtained. S/he should be familiar with market research in sub-Saharan Africa and would, ideally, be fluent in both English and French.  Significant experience of research design is required and should be demonstrated, alongside examples of past projects and outcomes. S/he will be driving user research activities such as gathering data for creating user personas, task lists and scenarios Demonstrated proficiency with empirical research methods and quantitative and qualitative analysis. 

3. Fashion Market Research Specialist

S/he will be providing insightful business analysis and analytical support to the Team Leader and should be familiar with fashion market research in Africa. S/he should have some professional marketing experience, 2-3 years of qualitative and quantitative research projects and product launch, customer research initiatives in Africa. S/he shall have experience with the way to identify and analyse market trends, leverage data and market research for understanding the business trends in the fashion sector, especially in Africa.  Creative out of the box thinking for identifying cutting edge innovation and tested and true marketing tactics is a must. Strong communication skills/he will also have experience of developing 'retail' platforms targeting the mass market. Ideally, be fluent in both English and French.

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El próximo día 16, nuestras socias María Nieto y Mariam Cantero estarán impartiendo el taller ¿Cómo participar y ganar licitaciones internacionales?, en el marco de las jornadas Claves y Oportunidades para las empresas sevillanas en los mercados emergentes. Licitaciones internacionales, que organiza la Confederación de Empresarios de Sevilla, a través de su iniciativa CRECES, y en colaboración con el Ayuntamiento de Sevilla.

La internacionalización es una oportunidad para la sostenibilidad de las empresas, para su competitividad e incluso para su supervivencia. Las economías de muchos países emergentes ofrecen alentadoras perspectivas de futuro donde podemos encontrar un gran número de oportunidades para las empresas sevillanas. La internacionalización a través del Mercado Multilateral ofrece una serie de ventajas, que le confieren un gran atractivo tanto para entidades que se acercan por primera vez al mercado global como para aquellas que, habiendo iniciado su andadura internacional, quieren obtener una mayor penetración o diversificar sus áreas geográficas de actuación.

En estas jornadas las empresas tendrán la oportunidad de conocer el potencial que ofrece este mercado. Además de forma práctica podrán participar en un taller para conocer oportunidades reales y actuales a su alcance y evaluar la forma de participar en variedad de contratos para la provisión de bienes, servicios y obras. 

Las jornadas se desarrollarán en la sede de la Fundación Cajasol cuenta con el siguiente programa:

09:30 Recepción de participantes

10:00 Apertura

D. David Alva. Vicepresidente de la CES y responsable internacional de la CEOE para África

10:15 “Las Instituciones Financieras Multilaterales”

D. Urbano Murillo - SG Instituciones Financieras Multilaterales– Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad

11:00 “La contratación pública en proyectos del Banco Europeo de Reconstrucción y Desarrollo”

D. Veljko Sikirica - Senior Procurement Specialist – Banco Europeo de Reconstrucción y Desarrollo

12:00 Pausa. Networking

12:20 Taller práctico: “¿Cómo participar y ganar licitaciones internacionales?”

Dª. María Nieto Fajardo y Dª Mariam Cantero Ostos - Socias – forWit

13:30 Clausura

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ID_OPORTUNIDAD MULTILATERAL:  Energy Efficiency Review of Dar Es Salaam City Water and Sewerage Services

ETAPA DEL PROCESO: Expresión de interés

INSTITUCIÓN FINANCIADORA:  Banco Mundial

ENTIDAD EJECUTORA: Banco Mundial

PAÍS: Tanzania

FECHA DE PUBLICACIÓN: 11 de noviembre 2015

FIN DE PLAZO:  30 de Noviembre 2015

RESUMEN:

The objective of this assignment is to audit the energy efficiency in the operations of DAWASA and DAWASCO, leading to suggestions for improvement in utilization of energy and reducing costs.

The Ministry of Water (MoW) has initiated a reform process to reorganize the Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Authority (DAWASA) and the Dar es Salaam Water and Sewerage Corporation (DAWASCo) who are responsible for delivery of water and sewerage services in the city. Under the proposed reorganization, DAWASA will be responsible for bulk water production and wastewater treatment, while DAWASCO will be the downstream distributor of water supply and will be responsible for sewerage service provision for the city. In their new mandate, they will both be major consumers of energy.

The poor operational efficiency of these utilities in Dar Es Salaam is one of the major reasons for the more than 50% of Non-Revenue Water that it faces. Poor management practices and mis-utilization of resources are also potential factors contributing to the inefficiency. The lack of a culture of promoting energy efficiency is one of the other reasons contributing to the above. Anecdotal information indicates that on average the energy spending of the two utilities is estimated to be 16% of their overall operation expenditure.

Conservation of energy by these utilities can go a long way in addressing the operational inefficiency of the utilities, and contribute to the reduction of the NRW that the city is facing. The process will begin by developing an understanding of the present status of energy consumption across the operations of the two utilities, and based on this, identify ways of improving energy efficiency.

An audit of the two Dar es Salaam water utilities, DAWASA and DAWASCO, is proposed to identify the current levels of their energy usage, and identify the scope of improvements in efficiency of energy usage.

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C.P. 41092- Sevilla (España)

ID_OPORTUNIDAD MULTILATERAL: Consultancy Services Junior Archaeologist for Mes Aynak Archaeological Project (International)

ETAPA DEL PROCESO: Expresión de interés

INSTITUCIÓN FINANCIADORA: Banco Mundial

ENTIDAD EJECUTORA: Ministerio de Minas y Petróleo

PAÍS: Afganistán

FECHA DE PUBLICACIÓN:  10 de Noviembre 2015

FIN DE PLAZO:  30 de Noviembre 2015

RESUMEN:  The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan has received a grant from the World Bank toward the cost of achieving Sustainable Development of Natural Resources in Afghanistan.  The Project is being implemented through a Program Management Unit (PMU) within the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. The PMU is now seeking a well qualified individual consultant for the position of Junior Archaeologist for Mes Aynak Archaeological Project.

Qualifications:

Candidates should fulfill the following requisites:

*Master Degree in Archaeology is Preferred, Art History, Anthropology, or Architecture but candidates with a Bachelor's Degree and extensive archaeological field experience will be considered.

*Minimum of 5 years of experience in rescue or contract archaeology.

*Previous excavation experience in Central Asia, the Middle East or East Asia also considered very favorably.

*Demonstrated experience in Museology and the management of large quantities of material culture will be considered very favorably.

*Previous experience with emergency conservation and some field conservation of artifacts also considered favorably.

*Previous experience in site, field unit, and artifact photography

*Ability to maintain detailed records of daily excavation activities, photography logs, artifact inventories, etc.

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated experience and ability to work effectively in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment.

*Some practical experience of mine archaeology or archaeology of the Buddhist period will be very favorably considered

*Fluency in spoken and written English

*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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Américo Vespucio, 5. Bloque 2. Planta 1ª Oficina 14

C.P. 41092- Sevilla (España)