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Technology Skills Required for International Development Talent
Digital technology; the use of mobile phones, using social media information for monitoring and evaluation, new software and apps being used in the global health sector, are requiring professionals working across International Development to get techy! International development professionals increasingly need to know how to work with new digital technologies and stay abreast of new software. It might be that you don’t use it every day, but just understanding how technology can be applied to your area of expertise is a good start. Mobile phones have rapidly become one of the most significant tools for data collection within global development programmes and technology is always moving forward. It helps to have some skills and knowledge of the applications being used and can give you a competitive edge, in what is a pretty competitive jobs market. ‘Digital health’ is being flagged as a future technology specialism, with programmers working with health professionals to deliver new digital solutions. It doesn’t mean that everyone needs to know how to write code, but having some understanding of how applications work, would be an advantage. Also, the emergence of new data applications, some of which are free, are enhancing the toolkit of monitoring and evaluation professionals; STATA and SPSS are well worth investigating. To find out more about technological development read this article ‘Keeping up with global development: Skills in demand’, on Devex.com And, if you're looking for a career move or to recruit within the International Development sector, please contact Vildan King at ALLEN & YORK for an initial conversation 01202 888 986 See all international development jobs
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Growing Demand for CDM Consultants
Since the new CDM regulations were introduced in 2015 we have seen a consistent recruitment demand for CDM advisors and consultants to work across the construction, property development and infrastructure sectors. CDM 2015 scrapped the role of CDM coordinator and replaced it with the Principal Designer. The new legislation also created greater accountability on the main client to have the overall responsibility for CDM planning and broadened the definition of a ‘client’ to include any organisation or individual overseeing any kind of construction project. The combination of these factors has arguably muddied the waters, as to who is responsible for what, and increased the work load. Consequently, this has led to a growth in CDM consultancy services and an increased demand for CDM recruitment. Over the last 3 years we have seen fast growing specialist CDM consultancies being established across the UK, as well as the expansion of existing teams within larger multidisciplinary consultancies. CDM advisors and consultants will work on a range of projects, with a number of design teams, which makes the role diverse and challenging. They are expected to have extensive experience of the CDM 2007 & 2015 regulations, be NEBOSH qualified (at minimum) and preferably hold a professional qualification in construction. This is a specialist health and safety career path which demands a particular range of qualifications, and on the whole, this has not been taken on by the Principal Designer. We are currently working with a number of clients who are looking for CDM professionals. If you are looking for a new job or to recruit across CDM, please contact David Ward at ALLEN & YORK 01202 888 986 See all health and safety jobs
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Plans Submitted for Stonehenge Road Tunnel
Highways England has applied, this month to the planning inspectorate for a development consent order (DCO) to build a dual carriageway road tunnel across Salisbury Plain, next to Stonehenge. Highways England propose upgrading the existing road to a dual carriageway and putting the section closest to Stonehenge, within a 1.8-mile tunnel. This would increase the traffic flow, making accessibility to the county easier, it argues. The agency said a new road tunnel will "help unlock economic growth in the South West by improving journey reliability, increasing safety and improving connectivity with neighbouring regions, while protecting and enhancing the environment" (source: Planning Resource) However, conservation groups have raised concerns that the plan, which is supposed to remove the sound and sight of traffic, will actually create a new route for traffic which is on the surface and close to the stones, and would like to see the plans re-evaluated, if not stopped altogether. The Stonehenge Alliance which includes archaeologists and environmental campaigners, called the plan an “international scandal” and said the new road would be “gouged” through the chalk; “However well-designed, the devastating impact of this road engineering would destroy archaeology and deeply scar this iconic landscape and its setting forever." Friends of the Earth, have said about the £1.6bn project, that; “Instead of building another road that increases traffic, money for the road scheme could be invested in a region that is crying out for significant investment in its bus and rail network to increase accessibility, improve air quality and boost sustainable tourism.” PINS has until Friday 16 November 2018 to decide whether to accept the application for examination. If accepted and the planning is consented, construction could start in 2021. If you are looking for planning jobs or to recruit into your planning team, please contact Spencer Cooney at ALLEN & YORK 01202 888 986 See all planning jobs
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Energy Efficiency A Success Story
Everyone moaned when the EU introduced new energy regulations e.g. energy ratings on appliances and more efficient light bulbs, but when it started saving us money on our electricity bills and saving the planet at the same time, maybe it wasn’t such a bad idea after all. Dr Nick Eyre from Oxford University, and Director of the newly launched Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions, recently commented that without energy efficiency, energy costs would be three times higher than in 1970, carbon emissions would have doubled, and energy imports would have gone up seven times (source: Energy in Buildings & Industry magazine Oct 2018 issue). Despite the fact that we now have more appliances in our homes than 30 years ago, in the form of TVs, tablets, phones and a plethora of kitchen gadgets, we are actually consuming less energy. The first compulsory labelling for household appliances was introduced by the EU in 1995 and was followed by the 2009 Ecodesign directive which set out minimum performance standards and removed the least efficient models from the market altogether. What was, at first a headache for the manufacturers, is now a commercial advantage. Providing a selling point for new energy efficiency appliances. So much so, that the rating system is being suggested for mandatory eco-labelling of food which could be popular with farmers who want to make more energy efficiencies and lower emissions. In Europe, incandescent light bulbs were taken off the market in 2009, and halogen bubs were banned in the UK earlier this month, which means that all new light bulbs will be LED bulbs. Replacing incandescent light with LED light, gives you an 80 percent reduction in energy, so expect to make even greater savings on your bills in coming years! If you are looking to for a new job within the energy market, or to recruit into your team, please contact Kris Kobi at ALLEN & YORK. Kris works across energy efficiency markets and can advise on current job opportunities and our recruitment services. See all energy jobs
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Ørsted Open Up US Offshore Wind Market
Danish renewable energy giant Ørsted has acquired leading US offshore wind company Deepwater Wind for $510million USD, in a ground-breaking deal announced earlier this month. The two companies’ will be merged into new company called Ørsted US Offshore Wind and will represent the leading offshore wind platform, with the most comprehensive geographic coverage and the largest pipeline of development capacity in the US. Considering the first offshore wind farm in the US was completed in only 2 years ago in 2016, this is a huge step for the US renewable energy market. After closing the transaction, the name of the new organisation will be Ørsted US Offshore Wind will be able to deliver clean energy to the seven states on the US East Coast that have already committed to build a total of more than 10GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030. Jeffrey Grybowski, CEO of Deepwater Wind, says: “Ørsted is one of the world’s great clean energy companies and real pioneers in the offshore wind sector. We could not be more pleased with this combination, which will bring together two great teams to realize an enormous clean energy resource for coastal populations in the US.” (source globalnewswire) The transaction is subject to clearance by the US competition authorities and is expected to close by end of 2018. If you are looking to for a new job within the energy market, or to recruit into your team, please contact Rich Hawkesford at ALLEN & YORK. Rich works across renewable energy, and the mixed energy markets and can advise you on current opportunities / our services. See all energy jobs
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Sustainable Packaging Award Winners 2018
The Sustainability Awards combined this year with the Sustainable Packaging Summit to create the green packaging event of the year, which took place on 23 October in Gothenburg, Sweden. The winner of the much coveted overall ‘Best Sustainable Packaging Innovation’ as well as winner of the ‘Resource Efficiency’ category was Uflex Limited for its biodegradable, waterless flower packaging solution. Uflex is India’s largest flexible packaging solutions company and describes itself as an emerging global player, despite having been founded over 30 years ago. Their new packaging innovation creates significant energy reductions in the supply chain while prolonging the freshness of flowers for 20 days without water. The company has engineered a special patented proprietary polymeric film for packaging fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers. The solution is based on a special Active Modified Atmospheric Packaging Technology (AMAP). Coca-Cola, Amcor, the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, James Cropper and Mayr-Melnhof Karton also scooped awards. Find out more If you are looking for a new job or recruitment services across the sustainability sector, please contact Katie Pereira at ALLEN & YORK. See all sustainability jobs
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Protecting Employees Mental Health
According to MIND one in six people experience common mental health problems, such as depression or anxiety in any given week. Often the pressures of work can exacerbate existing issues and impact on our emotional well-being. The role of the manager is to ensure that their employees feel comfortable in their work place even when their mental health is at a low ebb. Paula Whelan, an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion specialist at RightTrack Learning, has written an article in which she identifies 7 ways a manager can support employees with mental ill-health. Honest and open dialogue – if you notice a change in behaviour, open up a conversation. Have regular check-ups – not just in terms of work, but other areas of their life. Review work capacity – create headspace, especially at times of low mental ill-health. Keep a paper trail – a wellness and recovery plan is an excellent way to support someone. Be flexible – mental health can be episodic and adjusting in the short term can really help. Create a culture of awareness – be inclusive so colleagues are aware. Communicate mental health services – encourage people to seek advice. People are becoming more open about mental health, but it can still be difficult to open up initially. Creating a working atmosphere in which there is regular communication and genuine interest, will help to support and nurture a healthly, happy and productive workforce. ALLEN & YORK recruit the best talent across wellness, health and safety, working with clients across the UK and across all industries, including manufacturing, construction, corporate business. Contact Jack Cornick at ALLEN & YORK to discuss your next hire. See all health and safety jobs
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£4.6m International Development Anti-Corruption Funding
The UK government has announced £4.6m to support anti-corruption initiatives at home and abroad. Speaking at the Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC) in Copenhagen today, Penny Mordaunt, International Development Secretary announced wide-ranging measures to stamp out systemic global corruption. Measures include; transparency of company ownership and unexplained wealth legislation. The cost of corruption worldwide is estimated to be more than 2% of global GDP, and the World Bank estimates that over $1 trillion is paid in bribes each year. The World Bank estimated that 70% of grand corruption cases involved the use of companies with anonymous owners. During the Prime Minister’s visit to Kenya in August, the UK announced a series of major new programmes to recover millions of pounds of illegal assets in developing countries. This included creating new centres of British expertise in major financial hubs and training law enforcement officials in southern and eastern Africa to improve criminal justice systems by tightening legislation and strengthening investigation techniques. This is helping to build their capacity to clamp down on serious organised crime. You can read more about this here. At ALLEN & YORK we are committed to sourcing the best international development talent in the industry and if you are looking to recruit or considering a career move, please contact Vildan King at ALLEN & YORK to discuss your requirements. Here are our international development job vacancies
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