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The National Union of Eritrean Women in collaboration with the Eritrean Center for Organizational Excellence gave 80 heads from the Union’s headquarters and regional offices training on upgrading their administrative capabilities.

Given at Embatkala, the training focused on institutional efficiency, planning, communication, feedback, conflict resolution at the workplace, among other things.

NUEW GivEs TraiNiNG To UpGradE MEMbErs’ adMiNisTraTivE skills

In their statement to Erina, the participants explained that the train-ing was particularly important for sharing of experiences as there were young women participating.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Ms. Tekea Tesfamichael said that the training was only a stepping base and that the participants should strive to further enhance their ad-ministrative skills.

Mr. Woldemicael Abraha, Minister of Local Government, stressed the need for meticulous implementation of all the provisions of the Land Proclamation (No.58) that was enacted in 1994.

These remarks were made at public meetings the Minister held on October 14th and 15th this

World Food Day was marked yesterday 16 October 2015 at national level at Embaderho under the theme ““Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty.”

During the occasion that was attended by Senior Government and PFDJ officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps, religious leaders, as well as agricultural experts and invited guests, the Minister of Agriculture, Mr. Arefaine Berhe noted that “social protection consists of policies and programs designed to reduce poverty and vulnerability by promoting efficient labor markets, diminishing people’s exposure to risks and enhancing their capacity to manage economic and social

The Ministry of Labor and Human Welfare distributed 500 Nakfa each for 300 needy students in the port city of Massawa. The financial assistance is for school uniform, school materials and registration fees.

In tandem with this, five thousand text books and other

week in the cities of Mendefera and Decamhare in the Southern Region.

Minister Woldemicael emphasized that relevant Line Ministries, local administrations and the various regional and district level assemblies have to work in a coordinate and harmonized

mode to ensure full and effective implementation of the land law.

Equitable land use is the right of every citizen but the law is also clear on illegality of land lease and other illicit practices, Minister Woldemicael pointed out.

The participants urged for tight regulatory supervision and enforcement of proper land use and the timely settlement of land disputes.

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risks such as unemployment, exclusion, sickness, disability and old age. The Minister stressed that all the elements of social protection form the core of the Government of Eritrea’s development policies and strategies.

“As the world is moving forward from the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) Eritrea is already on track and will certainly contribute its fair share to the world where not even a single person will be left behind in poverty and hunger come 2030,” he said.

during the event UN Secretary General Mr. Ban Ki Moon’s message was also delivered. In the message he pointed out that

the fact World Food Day was being commemorated at a juncture following the signing by all member nations a roadmap to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 created a drive forward to create a prosperous world.

Similarly, delivering the message of FAO Director General Mr. José Graziano da Silva, FAO Representative in Eritrea, Dr. Ousmane Guindo noted that no progress can be achieved on health, education and economy without addressing universal issues related to food and nutrition.

World Food Day was commemorated for the 35th time at the global and 22nd time at the national level.

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A training programme on Cartographic Information Systems was provided to 48 members of the Eritrean Naval Force. The training was organized by the Eritrean Center for Cartographic Information.

The three-months training programme incorporated basic Cartographic Information Systems, map reading and GPS applications.

Senior government officials attended the graduation ceremony.

GroUNd WaTEr ENrichMENT EFForTs

Vegetable and fruit farmers in Mendefera sub-zone state that integrated efforts to enrich ground water supply in their areas is yielding positive results.

The farmers attribute the positive results to the construction of micro-dams and other water infrastructure.

The farmers also paid tribute to regular advice they were receiving from Ministry of Agriculture experts and extensions officials on control of plant diseases.

There are around 700 small and medium-scale horticultural farmers in the sub-zone.

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Vaccination programmes for livestock have been conducted in Dubaruwa sub-zone.

The programme is extensive as there are reportedly about 75 thousand heads of cattle and draught animals in the subzone. The dairy farmers association in the areas has 251 members. Poultry farming and bee rearing are also on the increase in the subzone.

school materials were distributed to students in Emberemi, Hirgigo, Imkulu, Sheik Alamin and Imkulu.

The text books were donated by Eritrean community members residing in the Sudanese Red Sea Region who attended the 25th Jubilee Fenkil Celebrations in February this year.

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Invited Guests! Ladies and Gentlemen!

At the outset I would like to express my profound gratitude to all of you for taking your time to participate in the observance of World Food Day 2015.

Today, we are here to celebrate the 35th observance of the World Food Day Globally and the 22nd in Eritrea. It was also on this day that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) was born 70 years ago.

Happy Birthday FAO.

This year’s theme is “Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty”

Inorder for every one of us to be on the same page, social protection consists of policies and programs designed to reduce poverty and vulnerability by promoting efficient labor markets, diminishing people’s exposure to risks and enhancing their capacity to manage economic and social risks such as unemployment, exclusion, sickness, disability and old age.

As you may appreciate it almost all the elements of social protection are very dear to the Government of Eritrea and form the core of our development policy and strategy even though there might be gaps in their efficient implementation.

If we take agriculture, which is the topic of today, which indeed is the mainstay of the economy employing at least 60% of the population, the government’s social protection clearly stands out.

As I outlined it last year the government’s policy is to undertake climate-smart sustained agriculture based on elaborate soil and water conservation programs at catchment and farm level.

The principle is harvesting water and rational utilization of the harvested water through micro-irrigation powered by alternative energy mainly solar at a community level.

The final destination is increasing production and

productivity of agriculture thereby producing, abundant, quality, safe and nutritious products in order to achieve food and nutrition security and eliminate poverty in the rural population.

The activities of soil and water conservation and the results are clearly displayed in the posters around you.

Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen let me remind you of one paragraph from the statement I made last year in order to shed more light into the Government’s

Keynote Address by Mr. Arefaine Berhe, the Minister of Agriculture, on World Food Day

social protection approach and I quote “As you can see around you everything is green thanks to the gracious and evenly distributed rains this year.

As a result, we are expecting bumper harvest. However, achieving good harvest during good rains is not the way out.

As Eritrea is located in the drought prone area of Africa we have to increasingly work on soil and water conservation programs like tree planting, establishing

closures and construction of check dams and terraces.” end of quote.

This year the harvest is expected to be far from bumper. But we are not surprised nor despaired as we are very cognizant that this fluctuations may occur before we get to the sustained level.

Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, as the world is moving forward from the Millennium Development Goals (MDG’s) to the sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) Eritrea is already on track and will certainly contribute its fair share to the world where not even a single person will be left behind in poverty and hunger come 2030.

Last, but not least, the progress that we are registering in agriculture would not have been possible without the active participation of our partners and at this juncture, I call upon all of our partners to strengthen their cooperation.

In conclusion, I express my appreciation to the organizing committee, and the “Wari” cultural group for a job well-done.

Thank you for your attention!16/10/2015

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NUEW: Striving for Women’s Economic Empowerment

Women’s economic empowerment has a decisive role in a country’s nation building process. Whether in the private or public sectors, on farms or as unpaid home caretakers, women make enormous contributions to economies in every society. Even though this is a well-recognized fact, however, women remain disproportionately affected by poverty and gender-based discrimination and exploitation.

For this reason, the Government of Eritrea, through different programs and partnerships, has strongly emphasized on the socio-economic empowerment of women at every level of its development strategy with an aim of creating grounds for women to have equal access to resources and decision making processes.

The Government of Eritrea recognizes that investing in women’s economic empowerment is a direct path to gender equality, poverty eradication and inclusive economic growth. As such, the Government of Eritrea places women at the center of all poverty reduction efforts and recognizes that women’s empowerment and participation is crucial to a healthy society and attaining overall national development goals.

In realizing this, the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW), as the guardian Eritrean women’s affairs, has been dedicated to designing and implementing different programs that enhance women’s participation in economic activities in an effort to make them agents of change for sustainable development.

Obviously, such interventions are challenging in patriarchal

societies such as Eritrea, where women’s activities outside of the household are still restricted to traditional values and norms.

However, the careful and deliberate promotion of gender awareness since the years of the struggle for liberation have greatly contributed to the gradual, positive shift of attitude towards women’s role in society even in the farthest rural areas of the country.

During an interview, Ms. Senait Mehari, the Head of the Socio-Economic Services Department of NUEW, enumerate different programs of tackling economic dependency that have been in progress over the past few years. One most notable project is the micro-credit scheme deliberately designed for women.

These programs target women that have latent potential yet lack the resources to create a business that would provide a source of

income, and provide them with professional training and start-up capital. Another notable NUEW program in the rural areas where the economy is mainly dependent on agriculture is cooperative

farming.

To motivate women with

handicraft and artisanal skills, NUEW organizes different professional training programs such as designing clothes, sewing and embroidery, wickerwork, ornamentation, potters and other various trainings. The Union encourages these individuals in forming organized group among themselves that can function as platform of cooperation and sharing experiences.Through these groups the Union creates market for their products inside and outside the country.

Last month I participated in a very insightful study tour of this sector, coordinated by the Socio-Economic Services Department. The study tour was organized for the members of executive body

Rigat Tesfamichael

High school graduates of the year 2014

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mother and her new baby during matriculation exam

Women farmers in kamchewa

which includes the head of the seven zones and central office head departments.

According to Ms. Senait the objective of this tour focusing on the Afabet sub-zone was to create an opportunity where the leadership of the Organization can have a closer channel to the grassroots activities and share experience from each zone for more integrated and effective empowerment interventions.

Afabet sub-zone was selected for this tour for its exemplary activities which encompasses

well-coordinated programs on encouraging women’s economic activities and creating favorable ground for continuing education to those women who were unable to have an access of education at the right age.

This sub- zone was the area, where massive programs of awareness campaigns were conducted during the struggle. The legacy of that endeavor for equality is still evident on the courage and willpower of the women to educate and empower themselves.

As a part of our tour we were able to visit to Kamchewaa village within this sub zone. With the cooperation of the administration of the village, two hectare farming land was given to a group of twenty women to conduct cooperative farming.

These women who were economically disadvantaged or single mothers of their families are working for better standard of living of their families and

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Maybe I should state beforehand that by putting the above title I only intended to address the idea of doing things for their rightful purpose and not solely and exclusively for the purpose of earning money.

I took the liberty of using the credo “art for art’s sake” not to talk only about artistic products, but all kinds of work and endeavors that require the human mind for their execution.

A wise old man once told me that our society (and by that I mean Eritrean society) could learn a great deal from the Italians. The Italians, he said, were very simple people. At this modern age of mass production, little shoemaker shops, clock making shops and lovely bakeries still exist on the streets of Italy, owned by plain middle class people.

That wise man is my grandfather. He should know, after all he is 89 years old, and faults our society a great deal. Maybe I should clarify this: not his generations’ society but mostly that of the younger generation. Why? Well, simply because our generation cares more about money than about art or craftsmanship. You see, my grandfather worked as a mechanic for almost 60 years (could you imagine yourself doing so?).He

In today’s issue, Nehemiah Kebreab talks about the concern that artists and resources are diverted away from the pursuit of true work, as well as beauty and excellence, leading to the production of substandard work with remuneration as the primary objective.

The Ponderer’s Corner

“Art for Art’s sake and not for Money”

says that back in his day everyone had their priorities sorted out. The simplest things were the most sought after during his époque. He retired when he was 86 but that is beside the point isn’t it?

What is the point? The point is our generation, for one reason or another just doesn’t seem to care what the job is anymore as long as it brings the income.

A friend of my friend suddenly decides to become a singer. Never had he shown such interests and to the best of my knowledge neither I nor anyone else has ever seen him sing.

When asked why he made such a hasty decision, his answer was quite simple: MONEY. And I should mention that he is not destitute or in dire need of cash, but only with the urge to be called a singer, go out in piano bars around the city and earn fame and money.

Soon after his hasty decision,

he paid a hefty fee and made a recording of his song. And soon after that, he was seen around Cathedral making a video clip for his brand new song. And so this quite simple guy who was doing this quite simple job, just one day decided to sing a song, get it out there and become rich.

As sad, and at times desperate, as that may sound, there are so many more of his likes.

And then there are those businesses (in the food and beverage industry) that run smoothly only for a short span of time since their opening. In the first few weeks or so, it is all top-notch service with polite and humble waiters and excellent food.

After six months of good service, you can literally see the quality deteriorating right in front of your eyes.

And after a year it’s like the owners stopped caring (having their dreams realized: good income, good reputation). So why put as much effort as before? The place will run itself. Same could be said about many shops and businesses around Asmara. I can mention only a very select few places whose good qualities still remain intact.

Regardless of where you go or what you do, it never seems to end; the need to seek out shortcuts – the shortcuts to prosperity.

The proud Eritrean way of working hard to achieve your dreams and your goals is just dissipating – the Eritrean custom

of being patient, knowing that you may have to wait your turn and pay your dues. Now I don’t mind the old people complaining and nagging, after all they did their share. But what bothers me most, is when I see these behaviors of impatience and laziness in our teenagers and young men and women. It is just not the Eritrean way.

You see instead of following Excellence and trusting that Success will eventually follow, we want to head straight to success. Aesop, the Ancient Greek fabulist once said “Don’t count your chickens before they are hatched”.

When I said earlier that back in my grandfather’s era things were much simpler, I meant to imply that the goal was to survive, to be able to do at least one thing the proper way. To have a family, to live a healthy and long life.To master a craft. I really don’t think getting rich or powerful was the top of their to-do list.

People usually live up to seventy or eighty years on this Earth; and that if lucky. After that, all you leave behind is your name

and your achievements. You don’t take the money with you when you die, but your legacy lives on forever, and that, I think, is worth leaving.

So whatever your art or your craft is, whether a singer or a mechanic, a writer or a doctor, a student or a businessman, I simply ask that you apply yourself fully to your job. Try to be the best at it, love it, and care for it, for as

I said in the beginning title art is art and nothing else. The wealth, the good-good if you will, will follow if you just put your head down and work hard. Everything else is everything else.

There is no shortcut to learning and no shortcut to hard work and success. I found that all through the years you never appreciate anything if you get it in a hurry.

So to my fellow youth and to all who are reading this I say let’s slow down a bit and sort our priorities. For by doing that, not only will we make the best of our selves but our country and our society will benefit greatly as well.

Nehemeiah Kebreab

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Natnael Berhe was born in Fon-tana, California and attended Col-ton High School.

His mother Judy is an African-American and his father Berhe Asfaha emigrated from Eritrea in 1970.

Nat played four years of var-sity football as a defensive back and running back and also let-tered twice in track and field. He was also a member of the honor society.

Nat attended San Diego State University where he excelled as a defensive player.

After being drafted last year by the NFL’s New York Giants he had a pretty decent rookie year where he got high praise from the coaching staff.

He was injured and had been recovering as the injury on his calf did not recover fully before this season.

As a rookie in 2014, Natnael played in all 16 games, primar-ily on special teams… Finished the season with 8 special teams tackles (5 solo) and a fumble re-covery on special teams and 4 tackles (3 solo) as a reserve safe-ty on defense… Made his NFL debut at Detroit (9/8) and had 1 tackle on defense and 1 on spe-cial teams… Had a season-high 2 tackles (1 solo) at safety vs. Houston (9/21)… Recorded 2 special teams tackles at Jackson-ville (11/30)… Played safety and had 1 tackle and 1 special teams tackle at Tennessee (12/7)… Contributed 2 special teams tack-les and a fumble recovery at St. Louis (12/21).

While recovering and helping his team he was tweeting away last week and sharing the cycling

fever to some of his friends on twitter while enjoying the race.

Meanwhile Eri-International Sports was able to catch up with him for a brief chat during a busy time for him while he is still in re-covery and on training mode. Ex-cerpts of the exclusive interview with Nat Berhe of the NY Giants follow:

Thank you Nat for allowing us time from your busy schedule. How does it feel to be an Eritrean in the NFL?

It’s a blessing. I’ve heard from so many other Eritrean kids that tell me they want to play in the NFL one day.

It’s been a lot of mutual love and I’m humbled to serve as an inspiration to them.

you are in your prime and your calf injury got in the way of you playing this year, but chances

Introducing Nat Berhe, Eritrean American NFL Player for the New York GiantsMost of us recall when the issue of whether Natnael “Nat” Berhe was Eritrean or not became a topic on Twitter

last year after Nat Berhe was drafted by the NFL’s NY Giants.

Eri-International Sports caught up with Nat recently as he recovered from a very painful calf injury suffered while he competed for the starting safety position for the NY Giants.

are that you will be back and contributing to the Giants.

How has the injury affected you?

I wanted more than anything to help my team win games and con-tribute to help us win the Super Bowl 50 but God had other plans for this season. I’m already back running and training, but because I was placed on injured reserve my season is over. Nevertheless, I’m in meetings and focused on how I can help the Giants win next year.

you recently tweeted about the Eritrean national cycling team that participated in the UCI Road Championships and you saw the Eritrean fans all over. How did that make you feel?

The tweet popped up on my timeline so I watched it and thought it was a great moment, a moment worth sharing. The sup-

port was outstanding.

What are your plans regarding visiting Eritrea?

When I get healthy and the time is right I definitely want to visit.

Anything else you would like to add?

Thanks for taking the time to ask these questions.

mike Syum

Female enrollment in all levels of education has increased by 50% in the recent period in the Anseba Region.

Mr. Hagos Adhana, Head of the Education Ministry Branch in the region, stated that increased female participation has occurred in all the urban centers in the

Region and especially in the cities and towns of Keren, Adi-Tekelezan, Elaberid, Hagaz as well as Hamelmalo.

There are 146 Elementary, 65 Junior, 88 Kindergarten, 18 Secondary schools and 246 adult literacy centers in the Anseba Region.

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SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE (SPN)

State of EritreaMINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Support to Technical Vocational Education and Training (STVET)

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB) Date: September 18, 2015

Loan No.: 2100155021466

IFB No.: STVET/ADF/G/NCB/001/2015

Procurement of Printing of TVET Textbooks1. This Specific Procurement Notice follows the General Procurement Notice for this project which appeared in Development Business Issue No. 815 dated January 31, 2012, and on the African Development Bank’s Internet Website (www.afdb.org).

2. The Government of The State of Eritrea (GoSE)has received a financingfrom the African Development Bank in various currencies towards the cost of Support toTechnical Vocational Education and Training Project (STVET). It is intended that part of the proceeds of this financing will be applied to eligible payments under the contract for the Procurement of Printing of TVET Textbooks.

3. The Project Management Unit of the Ministry of Education (PMU–MoE)now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the supply of printing of TVET Textbooksand Related Services.

4. Interested eligible bidders may obtain further information from and inspect the bidding documents at the office of PMU–MoE,Hday Street No.: 748-1,

DembeSembel, Block “A”, First Floor, P. O. Box: 1099, Asmara, Eritrea, Tele: +291-1-151614, Fax: +291-1-152181, Email: mgilagaber@gmail.com, or michaelsheghe@gmail.com

5. A Complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by interested bidders on the submission of written application to the above and upon payment of non-refundable fee of US$ 50 (Fifty US dollars only) or its equivalent in Eritrean Nakfa (ERN), or in any other freely convertible currency. Foreign bidders shall transfer the cost of bidding documents in USD to DZ BANK, FRANKFURT, GERMANY, SWIFT: GENO DE F, for credit to IBAN:DE39500604000001030736, SWIFT: BOERERAI, ASMARA, ERITREA (maintained with them), in favor of (beneficiary), i.e. PMU–MoE, Account Name: STVET-GOE FUND, Account No.120.301.0581, for the set.

6. The provisions in the Instructions to Bidders and in the General Conditions of Contract are the provisions of the African Development Bank Standard Bidding Document: Procurement of Goods.

7. Bids must be delivered to the above office on or before 10:00 hours local time (GMT +3) on Tuesday November 17, 2015 and must be accompanied by a security of USD 6,000.00 (Six thousand US Dollars) or Eritrean Nakfa 90,000.00 (Ninety Thousand ERN).

8. Bids will be opened in the presence of bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at 10:00 hours local time (GMT +3) on Tuesday November 17, 2015,at the offices of PMU–MoE,Hday Street No.: 748-1, DembeSembel, Block “A”, First Floor, Asmara, Eritrea.

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INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # 15/VN/02

The Representation Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) invites qualified Eritrean Applicants for the following position based at the Representative Office in Asmara, Eritrea.

Title of Post

Assistant Program Officer Grade NOA/P1

P o s t Number

10004076 Date of Issue

25 Sept 2015

Location Representation Office, Asmara

C l o s i n g Date

11 Oct 2015

Operational Context

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Admin/ Programme Officer, the incumbent of the position will handle complex UNHCR Program Management issues that will include the planning and implementation of UNHCR Eritrea Refugee program initiative’s in close collaboration with the sole Implementing Partner in the country, the Office of Refugee Affairs (governmental), under the Department of National Immigration. A great detail of the program will cover programmatic issues related to the Umkulu (Somali) Refugee Camp, located close to Massawa city in the Northern Red Sea Region.

Incumbent in the tasks associated with the position will be the ability to develop project proposals and budgets; represent UNHCR at different fora involving various stakeholders and, streamline assistance programmes to the beneficiaries in the country.

In addition, the applicant is required to have already had extensive proven experience in managing different organization programmes at a managerial level and the ability to guide the implementation of projects, in line with donor requirements and demands, as well as the ability to follow through the organization mandate. The applicant would also need to have a basic conceptual knowledge of the operational environment in Eritrea, be dynamic and, able to take higher responsibilities progressively. The applicant will be required to supervise one Programme Assistant staff in the unit and any national program consultant that may be hired temporarily.

External contacts are predominantly with persons on subject matters of importance to Organization’s programme (e.g. counterparts in other organizations or at working level in national Governments).

Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

- The needs of persons of concern in the country are assessed and analyzed in a participatory manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning.

- IP agreements are established in a timely manner, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established guidelines and procedures.

Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

- Through a consultative process within the country and field visits, stay involved in the development of the strategies, methodologies, contingency plans that respond to new and emerging operational challenges for the country.

- Provide inputs for developing the country operations plan for overall compliance with global strategic priorities and regional priorities as well as with annual programming/planning instructions.

- Assist in organizing a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the organization’s criteria and policies for the selection of implementing and operational partners.

- Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development of partner capacities.

- Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyze UNHCR’s performance, trends and target interventions.

- Undertake field visits to evaluate and improve the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of assistance projects.

- Assist in implementing the establishment of sound monitoring processes, in reviewing final reports and on progress in order to advise on any corrective actions required or the need for additional resources to reach planned target levels.

- Apply UNHCR’s corporate tools (e.g. Global Focus, Focus Client) to record data and assess the technical soundness of the operation and generate data for evidence -based decisions at the country level.

- Assist in keeping donor representatives briefed on developments and assist in the development of funding submissions, appeals and reports.

- Assist in monitoring compliance to the organization’s resource allocation framework, providing support and taking corrective action where required.

- Assist in ensuring compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners.

- Monitor the implementation of IP Risk Management techniques and tools.

- Performs other duties as required.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

- Provide inputs for the country operations plan (including budgets, staffing levels and structures) as well as prepare inputs for funding submissions, appeals and reports.

- Enforce compliance with UNHCR’s global strategies, protocols and guidelines.

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

- University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Social Science or related field

- Previous job experience: 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function. In an international. Capacity: 1 year.

- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies- Completion of specific training relevant to functions of the position- Knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes- Knowledge of another relevant UN language- Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.) - Computer skills (in MS office)

Submission of Applications

- This vacancy is open for qualified Eritreans ONLY.

- National Service: Candidates should provide certificate of completion/exemption from National Service.

- Female candidates are encouraged to apply.- Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should send their

application letter to: The Human Resources Section, UNHCR Asmara and attach Personal History Form (P.11). Please quote Reference # 15/VN/02

Late applications will not be considered.Please remember to submit photocopy/scanned copies of all supporting

documents. Documents submitted shall not be returned to the applicants. Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited for interview.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

Candidates should also complete a Personal History form (P.11) available on the following link -http://www.unon.org/docs/P11.doc and attach it to their application for the position.

Applications should be sent to postal address, [UNHCR Office, Meteten St.1A754 House 35; P.O Box 1995, Asmara, Eritrea] or hand delivered to UNHCR Branch Office.

Please quote Reference: IVN/EVN/KEN/DDB/15/019.Candidates should also submit copies of academic Certificates from the relevant

institutions.Refugees – who cares? We Do!UNHCR

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We had the pleasure of interviewing mr. meseret yohannes Asfha for today. Born in 1939, he has worked as a mechanic for almost his entire life. And at the age of 76 he is still pursuing that profession.

I would like to thank you for coming here today and I guess we can start our interview now. Can you tell us a bit of your early adventures?

I moved to Asmara from my village when I was in 4th grade and I crushed with my uncles for a while. Soon after I started working at a garage as a part time job. Where they gave me a place in which I could stay… so I was literally living and working in the garage. The place used to be run by Italians so they sent me to the Italian school and on the top of

“I don’t think there is an ‘end’ to knowledge”

that I learned a lot of skills. I was making 7 Birr per week…. quite a lot of money for that time!

How did you get into auto mechanics?

I wouldn’t know, honestly. It was just an instant instinct that I had as I was a young man looking for something to keep me busy. And with time my savings started to grow so I just went on with my instincts. Besides it thought me a lot of a life time skills that I developed in time.

And your life style?

I worked so hard. Very hard, so much that I made enough to move my whole family from my village to Asmara. I was able to send my younger siblings to school and assist my parents. I actually was good at managing my hard earned incomes very wisely.

But weren’t you young? Weren’t you just tempted to be less responsible and just be a youngster?

(Laughs) well... Yes a lot of times just like any other teenager. Luckily enough I was less of a city boy so I wasn’t really missing out on the ‘city boy life style; because I knew nothing about it. I was just a village boy trying to figure out life in my own way.

In your spare time…

I am not a very social person. In my free time I trained to be better at auto mechanics. Especially when I was young I was eager to know more, I never thought there was an end to the knowledge.

What do you think is the source

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of your success?

Mostly the blessing of my parents, it was there throughout my entire life. Plus my hard work and the assistance of the people I worked with.

When did you get married?

Uh, a long time ago. In 1959, I was young and knew nothing about marriage or sorts like that. My wife passed away but the time we spent together it was definitely the best I ever had. I m blessed with twelve kids. Two of them passed away. Four of my kids followed in my steps and have garages of their own.

Why do you invest a lot of time on amateur auto-mechanics in your garage?

Every time I see them working I get reminded of the old days and I can’t help but smile. I wish I could see these kids succeed and do well as much as I did and even more. I always make sure to ring a bell in their heads; I tell them to work hard when they are still young because that is going to be the foundation of their future carrier.

Thank you so much sir.Bless you, my young ones.

brighter future of their children. It was a very inspiring event to see these women giving their all to the maximized productivity of their work. On the previous years these women able to produce vegetables and commercial crops where they were able to supply the market within the village, they were also able to send their products such as red chilies to Keren and Asmara.

On our tour around the farm we met Ms. Fatima, an elderly mother working with her granddaughter. On the discussion of the tour participants with these women, Ms. Fatima emphasized on how the women of that area were not even able to go out of their Agnet(traditional Tigre tent), but

now she referred their capability to generate income and lead their lives as a fruit challenging work that has been done.

She advised the younger women generation not to lose what has been achieved on the role of women with in the society, as they can only secure their equal participation through their multiplied effort.

The tour participants were also able to observe an exhibition on the artistry and embroidery work of women.

These women are engaged in making ornament embroidery within an organized group of the Union.

NUEW support these women in giving them farther trainings on this profession and assists in creating markets for their products.

Another parcel of this tour was attending an orientation on the adult education program, conducted in coordination with the Ministry of Education.

Majority beneficiaries of this program are women who were not able to continue education because of early dropout due to marriage.

The program has two phases: the first part is the illiteracy eradication program which is conducted until grade four, and the second phase is the adult education program from middle to secondary level.

In this year, there were 246 female students in middle school and 84 students in secondary school. Several students of this program who finished their secondary school are working in different government apparatus of the subzone.

A very incredible woman among these students was a young mother who faced delivery labor during the matriculation. She was very persistent in finishing her exam – against all odds. These women and many others who are determined to continue their education, confronting the challenges that come from their husbands and their families, are a wittiness for their strength to empower themselves.

Even though the major target is to enhance maximum participation of female students up to the higher level at the right age. The issue of these women who were not able to have this access at the right time can never be ignored.

To be able to see the strong passion of these women to learn and upgrade themselves highlights this truth.

Addressing women’s equality is adhering to the full picture of securing every citizen’s right for social security. It is an assignment of every related body on this area to make a better tomorrow where the coming generation of both sexes can dream, with the sky as the limit for their ambitions.

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