Opportunities

PINZ is an international project management and consulting firm with a proven track record of success throughout Asia, the Pacific and the Middle East. We specialise in delivering social sector projects relating to reform, capacity building and institutional development.  Our clients include national governments, private sector organizations, multi-lateral (World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank, ILO, UNESCO) and bi-lateral (NZAID, AusAID) agencies.

We are looking for a Project Coordinator (Business Development and Cost Sharing Facility Specialist) to lead a project that we are implementing in the Maldives.  The project is expected to contribute to an improved business environment that removes some of the existing constraints on MSMEs and stimulates private sector development.

Applicants must have:

• A degree in business or economics or equivalent degree in related fields; and
• Extensive working knowledge and background in some or all of:

(i) the field of Business Development and Cost Sharing Facilities;
(ii) substantial exposure in dealing with micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) in developing countries, especially small economies in Asia; and
(iii) demonstrate good understanding of the history and development of the MSME sector.

• Previous Experience in the Maldives or South Asia is highly desirable.

For more information and to express interest please contact Anita, anitae@pinz.co.nz +64 4 472 6039.  Applications close Monday 8 March 2010.

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PINZ is a New Zealand owned and operated education consulting and project management company. We have been invited by our government partner in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to submit a proposal to scope, establish and then manage a Polytechnic delivering specialist programmes in dairy and food processing, related electrical and mechanical engineering and animal husbandry.  The institution will be based near the capital, Riyadh. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is the largest of the GCC states, with whom New Zealand is shortly expected to sign a Free Trade Agreement.

This specialised institution would initially target an all male student cohort of 500 – 600 FTEs. Programmes will be taught in the English language, with some support in Arabic from Arabic teachers working alongside English speaking staff.

Building on New Zealand’ s world leading dairy expertise, committed and capable staff are critical to the success of the Polytechnic. In the initial stages of implementation and operation (3-5 years) the requirement is to appoint a range of international experts as teachers, managers and support staff to ensure the vision for the Polytechnic is realised.  Over the medium to longer term the institution would transition towards a Saudi led and staffed institution

Positions:  

We are seeking initial expressions of interest for the following positions:

• Team Leader – Ideal candidate is likely to be a successful current Head of School or similar role with project and departmental accountability and experience. International experience would be useful.

• Academic Manager- Candidate accountable for academic programmes and activities, standards, quality, policies and practices and curriculum. 

• HR Manager – Experience in managing HR function. Will be required to develop policies, procedures staff development programmes for both expatriate and local staff.

• Finance/Corporate Services Manager – Experience and accountability for the finance, IT, facilities and other functions is expected. The role may also have accountability for student services, library etc. Likely requirement to be CA qualified.

• Liaison/Market Manager – candidate required to develop liaisons and structures with local industry, accountable for student recruitment, marketing etc.

Please send expressions of Interest including current CV to joannel@pinz.co.nz, subject line “KSA opportunities” by 12 March 2010. Male candidates only please. For long list candidates, draft/indicative job descriptions and further information will be provided.  Start dates for some of these initial roles may be as early as end of Q2, or early Q3, 2010.

PINZ is seeking a TVET Programs Specialist for the ADB Implementing the Greater Mekong Subregion Human Resource Development Strategic Framework and Action Plan (Output 2: Agreed Framework for Mutual Recognition of Technical Skills and Qualifications).

The consultant will:

(i) review the overall subregional and national skills standards, skills content, training standards and programs development, and curricula and learning and raining materials development;
(ii) consistent with the overarching framework, recommend the skills standards, skills content, training standards and programs development, and curricula and learning and training materials development, including the development of competency based training;
(iii) work with the team leader to obtain endorsement for the proposal;
(iv) perform other tasks as may be reasonably assigned by ADB.

Applicants must have:

- significant experience in developing competency standards and competency based curricula and assessment
- experience working on projects in South East Asia
- a post-graduate degree in a relevant subject
- more than 10 years experience in the assessment and development of TVET programs.

Applicants who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their CV to Amy McAteer

An opportunity exists for a junior locally-engaged Administrative Assistant position in PINZ’s Middle East branch office in Bahrain. Preference will be given to Bahraini and/or nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

You could be the person we’re looking for if you:

• Have a post-secondary school qualification in Business Administration, Marketing and/or Education;
• Have between 2-5 years post-graduation work experience in project management, office administration and sales;
• Would like to develop your business acumen and entrepreneurial abilities;
• Are passionate about what you do and are keen to make a difference;
• Have excellent English and native Arabic fluency (preference will be given to Bahraini and/or nationals of the Gulf Cooperation Council);
• Are a team player with excellent inter-personal skills.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the attached job description and person specifications for more details before submitting their application, which must include:

• Covering letter
• Current CV, including academic transcripts and references
• Scanned colour photo; and
• Completed application form which is attached.

Completed applications and supporting documents should be sent to hr@pinz.co.nz attention: Human Resources Manager.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 4 March 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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• Technical Vocational Education and Training
• Team Leadership
• Curriculum Development
• Public-Private Partnerships
• Skills standards development
• Education Economics and Finance
• Early Childhood Education
• National Qualifications Frameworks
• Monitoring and Evaluation