March 28, 2014: Events for the Week, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

March 24-31, Colours of the Nile Int'l Film Festival
- Italian Cultural Institute
- Alliance Ethio-francaise
- National Museum
ColoursOfTheNile

Friday
- Nick Danziger Revisited @British Council, Till Apr 7
-----(Mon-Fri) [0116-620388/612354]
- Visit - Yangudi Rassa National Park Till Mar 30 [455USD, 0912 627 056 ]
- Art Exhibition "Guzo Il Viaggio" @IIC, Till Mar 31
- Exhibition: "Timbuctu's Manuscripts" @Alliance, Till Apr 7
-Colours of The Nile Film Festival
---"Ragi" @Alliance, 2pm
---"Sodiqi" @Alliance, 4pm

Saturday
- NGO Bazaar @IEC, 8.30am [011 3712073/1962. ngobazaar@gmail.com]
- Football Match (Artists, Lawyers, Diasporas...) @Stadium
- Storytime with TsehaiLL @Shoa Hypermarket, 10am
- Amharic Lessons @Homage Hotel, 8.30am [0911 812 099]
- The Chocolate Festival @Serenade, 10am-5pm [0936755900]
-Colours of The Nile Film Festival
---"Bouts de vies bouts de rêves" @Alliance, 2pm
---"Something Necessary" @Alliance, 4pm

Sunday
- The Chocolate Festival @Serenade, 10am-5pm [0936755900]
-Colours of The Nile Film Festival
---"Nishan" @Alliance, 4pm
---"Adamt" @Alliance, 6pm

Monday
- Chamber Training - "Employee Performance Management" [011-551-3882, 011-552-8204] Till Apr 4
- Deadline - Tecno Mobile App Challenge [www.afmobitek.com]

Tuesday
- KARAOKE NIGHT @Jams [0911621024]
- French and Amharic Courses @Alliance [classes@allianceaddis.org,0911247354,0920577908,0111569893]

Thursday  
- Classical Guitar @IIC, 6.30pm

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March 21, 2014: Events for the Week, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Friday

- Guzo Il Viaggio - Art Exhibition @ICC, Till Mar 31

- Discussion with Jérôme Ferrari (In French) @Alliance, 6.30pm 

- Construction Exhibition @Expo [0911611176], Till Mar 25 

- Launch of Online Muday Gift Shop [0911647318]

Saturday   

- Shop Opening Piñata, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. [0118114056]

- Cartoon: "Maya l'Abeille" @Alliance, 10.30am

- Int'l Conf of ET Women in the Diaspora @Silver Spring, MD [ethiowomen@gmail.com] 8am-5pm

- Amharic Lessons @Homage Hotel [0911 812 099], 8.30am-12.30pm  

Sunday

- Table Top Photography, 8.30am-4pm [destinationethiopiatours@gmail.com]

Monday

- Colours of the Nile Int'l Film Festival @IIC, Mar 31---- www.ColoursOfTheNile.net 

- Swedish Alumni Networking Event [0115180010] 

- Chamber Training [011-551-3882, 011-552-8204], Till Mar 28

---- "Purchasing & Supplies Management"

---- "Taxation in Ethiopia"

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April 10, 2014: Paper Submission Deadline - 7th Ethiopian ICT Conference. #ICT #Ethiopia @ictet

Dear ICT Community,

Ministry of Communication and Information Technology (MCIT) is pleased to announce the 7th ICT Conference, which will be held in Addis Ababa, in parallel with the 7th ICT Exhibition, Bazaar and Conference. This conference will serve as a forum for the sharing of innovative ideas and good practices in ICT.  It is also hoped that it will provide delegates with the opportunity to exchange knowledge, new ideas and research approaches.

Areas of Interest

The conference seeks papers in all aspects of Information and Communication Technology including but not limited to the following topics:

Ø  ICT for Agriculture

Ø  ICT for Health

Ø  ICT for Education

Ø  ICT for Micro and Small Enterprises

Ø  ICT for Socio Economic Development 

Ø  ICT for Democratization and Good Governance

Ø  Information Security and Legal matters

Ø  E-Business

Ø  E-Government

Ø  ICT and Gender Empowerment

Ø  ICT Project Management and Sustainability

Ø  Measuring ICT impact and Return

Ø  ICT Localization and/or Standardization

Ø  Technology Transfer and Adoption

Ø  Challenges and opportunities of ICT in Ethiopia

Submission of Full Papers

Prospective authors are invited to submit full papers of not more than six pages in standard IEEE double-column format. A peer review process will be used to evaluate all papers submitted. All papers accepted will be published in the conference proceedings.  Please submit your paper electronically using the EasyChair conference management system using the URL: https://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf=eictac2014

Honorarium

A substantial honorarium fee will be given for all selected papers and top three papers will be awarded.

Important Dates

Ø  Full Paper Submission Deadline: April 10, 2014

Ø  Notification of Acceptance: May 10, 2014

Ø  Submission of Camera Ready Paper: May 20, 2014

Ø  Conference Dates: June 6, 2014

Organizing Committee

Ø  Melkamu Hunegnaw        Chair person

Ø  Seyoum Mengesha           Member

Ø  Wondimagegn Abate       Member

Contact

melkamu.hunegnaw [at] ictcoe [dot org dot et]

melkamuhunegnaw [at] gmail [dot com]

0911-122692 (mobile), 0118-959057(office)

Best wishes, 

ICT-ET

 

 

 

March 14, 2014: Events for the Week, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Friday  

- Guzo Il Viaggio - Art Exhibition @IIC, Till Mar 31
- Visit: Traditional Music & Instruments, 7.30pm [destinationethiopiatours@gmail.com]

Saturday
- Addis Art Fair @Millennium Hall, Till Mar 18 --   www.addisartfair.org
- Amharic Lessons with Dilnesaw @Homage Hotel, 8.30am [0911812099]
- Irish Ball @Sheraton, 7.30pm
- Visit: ARTISANS IN ADDIS, 9am [destinationethiopiatours@gmail.com]
- Photo Exhibition: Africa Express @Taitu Hotel, 6.30pm
- Jazz & Free Wifi, Galani Coffee House (Jackross) 9am-4pm - (Map - http://goo.gl/aDMyKD)

Sunday
- Jazz & Free Wifi, Galani Coffee House (Jackross) 9am-4pm - (Map - http://goo.gl/aDMyKD)

Monday
- Chamber Training Till Mar 21 [011-551-3882, 011-552-8204]
    - "Transport Management"
    - "Business Communication"
- Application Deadline - ACPCT Course: The Artist as Peacebuilder, @ISS

Tuesday
- Int'l Conference on Islamic Manuscripts in the Horn of Africa @AAU, Till Mar 20
- Registration Deadline: Advanced Business Plan Training [0115542405]
- B2B meeting with Dubai Consultant @Sheraton [atm@dubaiconsultant.ae, +97142689222]
http://www.trademission.ae/

Wednesday
- Concert: Pilar and Tony Canto @IIC, 6.30pm
- ISS Conference @Hilton, 9am-12.30pm [RSVP: bbisrat@issafrica.org]


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Call of Scholarships of the Mexican Government for Foreigners. #Ethiopia

Call of Scholarships of the Mexican Government for Foreigners. #Ethiopia

For decades, the Mexican cultural diplomacy has worked in different successful programs, such as the human capital training through scholarships for academic degrees awarding and research work performing in different areas of knowledge.

The Directorate-General for Educational and Cultural Cooperation, through the Academic Exchange Department, designs and manages the Ministry of Foreign Affairs´ Scholarship Program for Foreigners. The scholarships of the Mexican Government present two programs: the scholarship for academic studies:http://amexcid.gob.mx/images/stories/becas/2014_Extranjeros/Condiciones/2014_condiciones_generales_eng.pdf
and the scholarship for special programs:http://amexcid.gob.mx/index.php/es/oferta-de-becas-para-extranjeros/1737

The scholarships for academic studies are offered to take complete programs for Specialization, Master´s or PhD Degrees, and Postgraduate Researches. Likewise, the offer includes academic mobility for Bachelor´s and Postgraduate Degree. On the other hand, the scholarships for special programs are offered to take short-term fellowships addressed to Visiting Professors, Researchers in Mexico´s issues, Media Contributors, Art Production Fellowships, etc.

[EEMTECA] March 7 - Update

EEMTECA ETHIOPIAN ELECTROMECHANICAL, TELECOM & ELECTRONICS CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION የኢትዮጵያ ኤሌክትሮሜካኒካል ፤ ቴሌኮሙኒኬሽን እና ኤሌክትሮኒክስ ሥራ  ተቋራጮች ማህበር

 

Dear Members

 
We would like to thank members that have sent us their input for the planned meeting with the State Minister of Water and Energy. Please feel free to send more feedback.

Please find attached Course Offerings from Techno Brain. 

Below are some activities of interest:

• Mar 7: Mini Oracle Day @Sheraton, 8:30am-4pm, [esther.karanja@oracle.com]
  
  
• Mar 7-9: Int'l Automotive Fair @Expo  [www.EDStelar.com, 0911210486/523595/94]
  
  
• Mar 10-12:  Training - Baking Science & Technology @TechnoServe [AAIFP-Ethiopia@tns.org]
  
  
• Mar 10-14: Chamber Training [011-551-3882, 011-552-8204]
  
• "Stores Management" 
• "How to Do Import & Export Business"
• "Labor Relations Management"
• "Customs Procedure & Laws"
"
• Mar 13: Advanced Business Plan training [Gertjan.becx@gmail.com, Manalegneferede@yahoo.com, 0115-542405] 
  
  
• EEMTECA Newsletter - LINK
  
  

Best Regards

The Board  

 

www.eemteca.org

March 7: Events for the Week, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Friday

- Mini Oracle Day @Sheraton, 8:30am-4pm [esther.karanja@oracle.com]

- Int'l Automotive Fair @Expo, Till Mar 9  [www.EDStelar.com, 0911210486/523595/94]

Saturday

- Basic Ethiopian Cooking [400ETB, destinationethiopiatours@gmail.com] 9am-12.30pm

- Art Exhibition: "In Search of Rhythm" by Tadesse Mesfin @Alliance 

- Jazz & Free Wifi, Galani Coffee House (Jackross) 9am-4pm

- 10 Day Vipassana Meditation Course Starts [0912603598]

Sunday

- Jazz & Free Wifi, Galani Coffee House (Jackross) 9am-4pm

- Dorze Dance and Campfire [400ETB, destinationethiopiatours@gmail.com] 6.30-9pm

- Gentleman Live @Bata, 6.30pm

- Choice Women First 5km Run [0116633646/5757, www.EthiopianRun.org]

Monday

- Film: Sweeping Addis @Goethe, 6.30pm

- Training - Baking Science & Technology @TechnoServe [AAIFP-Ethiopia@tns.org], Till Mar 12

- ACPST Course - Managing Natural Resources @ISS, Till Mar 21

- Chamber Training [011-551-3882, 011-552-8204] Till Mar 14

--- "Stores Management" 

--- "How to Do Import and Export Business"

--- "Labor Relations Management"

--- "Customs Procedure and Laws"

Thursday

- Advanced Business Plan training [Gertjan.becx@gmail.com, Manalegneferede@yahoo.com, 0115-542405] 

- Lecture: The Changing DNA of Addis Ababa @Goethe, 6pm

Friday

- Ethiopian Music and Traditional Instruments [400ETB, destinationethiopiatours@gmail.com], 7.30pm

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March 13, 2014: Advanced Business Plan training, ABSF, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia. [Gertjan.becx@gmail.com, Manalegneferede@yahoo.com, 0115-542405]

From: Agribusiness Support Facility (ABSF) Project (AACCSA)

ABSF with its Dutch partners organized an Advanced Business Plan training for those  ambitious entrepreneurs that already have a company and are seeking to enlarge, upgraded, improve their current business or to start another new business.

The participants are private business owners or General Managers who involved in poultry, aquaculture, soybean, potato, spices and dairy legally establish private business.  

The selection criteria and the application form is attached with this Eamil. Those who are interested to participate in this training, please read the selection criteria's and fill the application form and send by email to: Gertjan.becx@gmail.com and Manalegneferede@yahoo.com. Please send your application form up to  March 13, 2014 For further information please call: 0115-542405 Contact person: Ato Manalegne Ferede, Subsector Platform Coordinator of ABSF.

Application Form

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Vacancy : CLIENT OPERATION MANAGER, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Title:  CLIENT OPERATION MANAGER

Reports to:  SEAFREIGHT or AIRFREIGHT LOGISTICS SOLUTIONS MANAGER

CLS LOGISTICS SERVICES PLC

1. JOB PURPOSE & MAIN MISSIONS:

• Supervise the execution of logistics works for a specific client portfolio
• Take in charge the related communication to the clients

2. POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION CHART

Under >> Seafreight or Airfreight Logistics Solutions Manager

3. INTERNAL DIRECT COLLABORATORS

·         Operators

·         Customs declarants

·         Invoicing Clerks

·         Delivery/Port Clerks

·         Customs Clerks

·         Shipping Lines Clerks

·         Documentation & FCVR Clerk

·         Drivers

·         Implants

·         Archives

·         Transport department

·         Disbursement control

·         Seafreight/Airfreight Logistics Solutions Manager

EXTERNAL DIRECT COLLABORATORS

·         Clients

·         Shipping Lines

·         Port Authorities

·         Government Agencies

·         Subcontractors

4. MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES DETAILS

·         Manage the team of File Operators

       Inform File Operators of the entity strategy/ evolutions and communicate on required alignments

       Set goals in terms of quality of service

       Assess the performance of File Operators

       Develop & maintain the competencies

       Ensure a smooth transfer of files/issues when change of File Operators

       Ensure the correct application of induction program for newcomers

       Apply leave management policy

       Organize recruitments (after validation by the SLMS/ALSM) in collaboration with HR department and interview/select potential staff (SLSM/ALSM interview required for any position)

·         Manage the operational relationship with the client

       Receive the transit orders from the client (tariffs already validated through a quotation). In case of new business (new or existing client), a new quotation will be issued by Sales department in accordance with SLSM/ALSM/DILS

       Request missing documentation and more detailed instructions if necessary

       Inform the client of the files processing progress (standard or specific report, according to quotation)

       Alert the client in case of operational issue (potential or real)

       Provide support to credit control in case of cash collection issue

·         Monitor files processing

       Ensure that SOPs are applied at each step of the business process

       Allocate the files to be processed to Operators

       Validate the opened file before process beginning

       Check the file processing progress (each process component must work properly without delay) and ensure that the different process steps are well done from a physical point of view (documentation) or electronic one (step update capture in the business software)

       Assist Operators and other staff members in case of operational issue

       Archive regularly the files (physically & electronically, once a month at least)

       Implement all necessary actions to improve quality of processing (process, request for additional resource, computers...)

       Control quality of formalization & documentation of the files

·         Ensure that operations are performed in respect with gross margin & disbursements anticipated  when quotation has been issued

       Get & know exactly the detail of quotation related to operations in progress

       Select the most adapted means to the operations to be performed, with respect to quotation validated by the client (preferences)

       Validate the supplier’s invoices file allocation & amount (submission by Operators)

       Validate the client invoices and corresponding attachments (must fit with quotation & submission by Operators)

       Check the disbursements of each file

       Alert when quotation is not compliant with operations to be performed

·         Control the costs of the COM unit

       Monitor the costs level of the COM (in line with budget). It includes salary, extra-hour follow-up, special fees…

       Control that costs allocated to COM unit belong to it

·         Alert/Inform Management

       Alert in case of significant operational issue (impact on quality of service, invoicing, sensitive client...)

       Inform manager and Sales department of all quotation non-compliant with COM goals (gross margin, turnover, feasibility...)

       Identify & work on the issues raised during the file processing whatever in the responsibility scope or not

5. IN CASE OF VACATION

• Seafreight or Airfreight Logistics Solutions Manager

6. TARGETS AND GOALS

• 100% target on Quality of service KPI (including Client’s KPI)
• 100% target on budgeted costs

7. PERSONAL QUALITIES REQUIRED

• Organised
• Natural Leader
• Team player
• Self Starter
• Problem Solver
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to drive a team to work to a common goal.

8. REQUIRED SKILLS

• At least 5 years experience in clearing and forwarding
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Good use of email
• Excellent communicator

9. TOOLS

• Business software’s reports (Qlikview, SPOT, Way)
• Financial report : Detail of the costs per COM (monthly)
• Standard Operating Procedures
• HR support tools and documents

 Contact:  

Tel:+251 115 570600
Mobile: +251 911 516486

Send CVs or meseret.michael@clslogistics.com