Advising staff of asylum reception centres on operation and policy issues according to state regulations. Supervision of asylum reception centres through announced and unannounced audits. Contract management. Responding to applications and enquiries from residents of the asylum reception centres. The Directorate of Immigration (UDI) is the central immigration agency in Norway.

Streamlining and coordinating the activities of the Dohuk Cash Working Group. The cash transfer programmes are directed toward Internally Displaced People (IDPs) and refugees in camps and non-camps in the Dohuk region of northern Iraq.

Planning and executing procurement activities of tools and special joints for Aker Drilling Risers’ locations in Norway and Brazil for the following projects: Atwood Advantage/Achiever/Admiral/Condor, Jurong DRU# 1-7, Grupo R, QGOG and various “Small Projects”.

Planning and executing procurements (machines and repairs) for Nexans plants (Norway and Brazil) and maintenance services on vessels operated by Nexans. Hiring in of short and long term temporary staff for maritime installation activities.

Planning and executing procurement activities related to Work Over Systems, primarily HPU, MCU, Umbilicals and Reels, for the following projects: Atla, Goliat, Hild, Kristin III, Rental Hub, Trym, Tulip, Vigdis and Visund.

Coordination LACS is the main body responsible for facilitating the coordination of development assistance in oPt between donors and the Palestinian Authority (PA). Responsibilities included facilitating the work of the Economic Strategy Group and four related sectorial sub-groups (agriculture, fiscal, micro-finance, and private sector development and trade) in close consultation with the Co-Chairs of these groups. This included the organization of meetings, minute-taking, information dissemination, follow up and monitoring of work plans; maintaining liaison with key development actors in line with relevant developments in aid provision to the Palestinian people, aid coordination efforts and PA planning priorities, as well as the development of national development plans; providing assistance to the PA institutions in collecting accurate and timely data. The assignment was undertaken on behalf of the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.of aid between international donors and Palestinian Authorities.

Planning and executing procurement activities related to Work Over Systems, primarily Umbilicals, Reels and MQC plates, for the following projects: Clov, Gimboa, Kristin III, Morvin, Oyo, Reliance 2, Repsol and Tulip.

SLMM’s mandate was to monitor and assist the Parties – Government of Sri Lanka and Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam – in resolving issues related to the Cease Fire Agreement. Activities included: analyzing and assessing activities and developments relevant to SLMM; functioning as back up of Field Operations Manager during absence; contributing information and suggestions to the tasking table and performing tasks given; preparing statements published by SLMM; maintaining and updating existing standard operational procedures, operation orders and plans; coordinating and presenting the “Morning Brief”; participating in in-processing of new SLMM members; performing field monitor duties such as patrolling and inquiring into alleged violations of the Cease Fire Agreement; updating the web sites (intranet and internet); performing shift duties as Duty Officer; participating in meetings related to the peace process; performing other duties as requested by Operation Manager.

Responsibilities included preparing internal and external meetings and taking minutes; reviewing all incoming mail and reports for filing and distribution; administrating the TIPH filing system; assisting in formulating and writing documents and correspondence; making arrangements for visitors and preparing presentations. Working in the capacity as Secretary to the Head of Mission provided substantial insight into the mechanisms of an international observer mission and the situation of Hebron and the occupied Palestinian territories, as nearly all information and all major decisions were made in the office of the Head of Mission.

Host (part-time job). Welcomed and guided visitors through the centre’s permanent and short-term expositions. Welcoming and guiding visitors, following up security procedures.

Responsible for the general administration, financial operation and maintenance of buildings, including letting of offices, student flats and conference rooms.

Executive work in the Department of Integration related to reception centres for asylum seekers. Activities included age testing, audit reports, fire protection, health issues (psychosocial, infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS), drafting agreements with reception centres and ethical guidelines.

Represented ADRA to government, donor agencies, and other constituents. Facilitated strategic planning. Generated project proposals. Fiscal responsibility for all projects. Human resource development, recruitment, in-service training, career development and staff evaluation. Site visits to ensure required standards of program performance. Satisfied contractual conditions required by donors. Prepared narrative and financial reports. Measured program performance and impact. Maintained working relationship with ADRA executive board in Cyprus.

Assisted the leadership by developing financial and administrative routines, visiting project sites, assisting with strategic planning of new projects, reporting to donors, participating in meetings with donors and other constituents, and acting as Country Director in his absence.

Coordinated ADRA’s work (food distribution, civic training and health) in four UN operated quartering areas for ex-soldiers. Performed frequent site visits to ensure required standards of project performance. Fiscal responsibility for project. Evaluation of project staff. Participated in meetings with donors and other constituents. Prepared narrative and financial reports. Measured project performance and impact.

Responsible for personnel, finances, planning and the daily operation of the tourist information centres in Oslo. Daily operations directed toward visitors included providing information in a number of languages; booking accommodation and tours; selling the Oslo Pass, transport tickets and souvenirs; exchanging currencies. The summer season required hiring in a significant number of short term workers.