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Seminar on Eritrea-Finland Seminar on the cooperation in Higher education Progress of Education The Eritrean Teachers that society, Mr. Musa called for Association organized a seminar harmonizing the experience of with a view to increasing the other countries with the culture awareness of members on the and tradition of the country. current educational situation, gain the experience of various He also reiterated that parents countries on the educational and the society have significant progress, challenges that might role in the development of encounter and possible solutions, education in the country. nurture common understanding as well on handling students. Pointing out that a teacher has significant role in the Speaking at the event, the transformation of a society, the Director General of general chairman of the association, Eritrea and Finland held a cooperation is attributed, among from the Finish Ministry of Education, Mr. Musa Naib, gave Mr. Simon Mehari, said that seminar on the progress of other factors, to the solid grounds Foreign Affairs, on her part, said briefing on the experience of the association is organizing cooperation in higher education. that it was built on and the mutual that the exchange of visits of high other countries in the provision continuous awareness-raising The dissemination seminar was respect, good understanding, officials and students attests to the of education including that of seminars. held on 12 March at the Asmara trust, flexibility, and effective growing cooperation between the Finland, Korea, Poland, the United Palace Hotel. communication that prevailed two countries. States, Senegal and Hong Kong. The Eritrean Teachers among the parties throughout the Association was established Speaking at the occasion, Mr. course of implementation. Dr. Haile At the event presentations were Noting that the school system of in 1959 and currently has 17 Semere Russom, Minister of also indicated that the cooperation given regarding the implementation a given country is the reflection of thousand members. Education, said that the seminar will have significant contribution of the projects and their progress. highlighted the undertakings towards improving the provision employed, capacities built, of quality education in the Eritrean experiences gained and lessons colleges. learned which demonstrated the collective commitments to the Commending the outcome of the Azel Pharmaceutical Factory Meets successful implementation of the cooperation with Eritrea, member educational cooperation between of the parliament of Finland, Mr. 35% of Nation’s Demand the two countries that was initiated Pekka Haavisto, said that the in 2015. cooperation mainly supports the policy of the Government of Eritrea The Executive Director of the which is keen on developing its National Higher Education and human resources. Research Institute, Dr. Haile Mihtsun, said that the success of the Ambassador Tarja Fernandez,

Workshops on preserving tourism sites

The Research and Conservation of Tourism Resources in the Anseba region organized a seminar for the Keren secondary school students focusing on preservation of tourism resources.

The workshop was aimed at enhancing the awareness and knowledge of students on tourism resources and to persuade them to play leading part in the preservation efforts as well as on to encourage them select tourism as a Azel Pharmaceutical Share medicine factory, established Azel is producing around 50 types field of study in their higher education. Company is presently covering 40 Pharmaceutical Factory in 2003. of medicine at prior level, Mr. percent of the nation’s domestic Misgina stated that the company Stating the preservation and maintenance of tourism resources is the medicine demand. Mr. Misgina Mr. Misgina explained that the is striving to expand the range of responsibility of all members of the society, the head of the branch Mr. Tekleab, Manager of the factory objective of producing medicines drug production, enhancing the Fesseha Habte indicating that there are thousands of tourism attraction said that the company upon with at national level includes quality of medicines in cooperation sites in the country, gave extensive briefing on the significance of the relics becoming fully operational would supplying the domestic market with foreign companies, as well in Kohaito, Metera, Keskese, Belew-Kelew, Buya, Adulis, Sembel, Mai- meet 60% of the nation’s domestic demand, providing medicine at as ensuring both the quality and Temenai and Maichehot among others in developing the tourism industry medicine demand. fair price, preventing the flow quantity of production for export. in the country. of sub-standard and counterfeit He told Erina that medicine medicines to the nation, as well Azel, in which the government Mr. Fesseha also indicated that Eritrea, in addition to its strategic location production in the country began as mainly contributing to national owns 58% share and 42% along the Red Sea has favorable climate, rich natural bio-diversity, as well in the days of the armed struggle economic and industrial capacity. Jordanian medicine factory is as ancient historical relics, and that the excavation being conducted in the for liberation and that after playing due role in ensuring public ancient port of Adulis and the relics discovered as well as the skeleton independence the Government, Explaining that Azel health and providing medicine at found in Buya attest to this fact. in cooperation with a Jordanian Pharmaceutical Share Company fair price. Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Vol 25 . No 4 2

“Demystifying Eritrea: the Ground Reality, Mining and Human Rights”

Geneva, 8th March 2018 - effective human capital. To do Demystifying the image of Eritrea so, local recruitment are favored by understanding its reality on making the rate of Eritrean locally the ground and its development recruited staff of more than 90%. approach, which focuses on Local communities living in the the people, was the theme of region are also given priorities the side event organized by the in addition to the possibility of Permanent Mission of Eritrea to trainings and upgrading posts. the United Nations in Geneva in collaboration with Nevsun The robust environmental Resources Limited, Bisha Mining protection program is also one of Share Company and Danakali the imperatives for companies to Limited, titled, “Demystifying acquire their license to operate Eritrea: the Ground Reality, and similar regulations apply Mining and Human Rights”, on in regard to ensuring the safety March 8th 2018 at the United and wellbeing of employees. For Nations in Geneva. instance, if any part of the village land falls under the exploration The event was chaired by sites, compensation or agricultural Ambassador Tesfamicael Gerahtu, assistance are provided including Head of the Eritrean Delegation machinery and/or training on at the 37th Session of the Human labor-intensive production. As a Rights Council in Geneva. The the ongoing public opinion on the mining sector in Eritrea is a wishing to operate in Eritrea”, result, local employees compete two main speakers were Mr. Eritrea and lay the foundation for promising and booming sector reiterated Ambassador Gerahtu. highly to get the chance to work Todd Romaine, Vice President of a more constructive approach to to contribute to the economic Accordingly, the Government of for companies as the salary scale Corporate Social Responsibility engagement; the side event was development. Eritrea focuses on a sustainable is higher than national average. with Nevsun Resources and organized in line with the 37th mining sector that benefits the Mr. Seamus Cornelius, non- Session of the Human Rights The motto is to ensure that people. The people approach NGOs present at the side event Executive Chairman, with Council at the UN in Geneva this sector of activities, often development is at the core raised the issues around the Danakali Limited. Among the where Eritrea is currently taking portrayed negatively in many of Eritrea’s policies possible Commission of Inquiry (COI) panelists also included Mr. John part. parts of the world, encompasses by fostering responsible and and as to why the government Weakliam from the Ireland-Eritrea a different and positive story in sustainable mining. Accordingly, refused to open its door and Development Partnership and Mr. The Government of Eritrea Eritrea. Although the presence of Eritrea manages to have a concern of companies in dealing Adem Osman, First Secretary at continues to engage with the high mineral wealth in the country share venture of 40/60 between with reputational risk. The the Eritrean Permanent Mission Universal Periodic Review (UPR) -gold, copper, potash, zinc, oil, ENAMCO and Nevsun Resources Ambassador explained that those to the UN in Geneva. and shows its engagement through natural gas, cement, gypsum, Limited, a 50% ownership entities with specific agendas dialogue and discussion on the granite, marble, ceramics, and between the Colluli Mining Share would not benefit from visiting For the past fifteen years, the different recommendations made limestone and iron ore- this Company (CMSC) and Danakali the country as there are already country, located in the Horn of by UN member states on human sector has not been prioritized as Limited and similarly a 50/50 clear written mandates dictating Africa, has been facing numerous rights. Hence, the event focusing to avoid any symptom of resource share between ENAMCO and their terms of engagement. The challenges with the spread of an on human rights and mining sector curse, unequal share of wealth Zara Mining Company. companies responded to the image portrayed in the media in Eritrea came at an important or overexploitation leading to reputational concern of operating that leaves little space for a more timespan. The session addressed environmental degradation at the During the event, questions in Eritrea that they would continue balance perspective. To challenge mining companies’ rights and detriment of the people. Instead, were raised on why doing business to ensure strict compliance and obligations with respect to the it is a gradual development in Eritrea. The representatives of adherence to both host, home and social license to operate in Eritrea where foreign companies are the mining companies explained international laws. and the experience of these welcome under strict conditions that there is no experience of companies of working with the for investment including the corruption and a stable working The panel discussion Government of Eritrea on joint promotion of local employment, relationship with the government. concluded by enhancing the venture initiatives. training and a joint venture The Ambassador also quoted motto of responsible and with national companies such the former UN Resident/ sustainable mining depend on Published Every Organizing this side event as the Eritrean National Mining Humanitarian Coordinator in mutual respect and collaboration was the occasion to engage with Company (ENAMCO). Thus, Eritrea, Ms. Christine N. Umutoni, SaturdayPublished & Wednesday Every along with the Government of WednesdayPublished & SaturdayEvery the public on the link between integrating local communities that “the Eritrean Government Eritrea’s development priorities. Saturday & Wednesday human rights and mining. In fact, throughout the whole process utilized monies in an efficient and Ambassador Gerahtu, on his part, Acting Editor the mining sector in Eritrea has from prospecting, exploration to non-corrupt manner”. invited the audience to come and been at the core of human rights actual production as mandatory. Amanuel Mesfun see instead of believing targeted AmanuelActing EditorMesfun talks where various allegations of The exemplary operations of the campaigns against Eritrea [email protected] [email protected] Mesfun violation of human rights were The reality of doing business Bisha mine and its safe working without acknowledging the [email protected] raised concerning the alleged in Eritrea was highlighted by environment has set the standards history of Eritrea and the ongoing P.O.Box: 247 P.O.Box: 247 employment of national service the speakers who explained high within the mining sector. Mr. violations and sanctions imposed Tel:P.O.Box: 11-41-14 247 Tel: 11-41-14 workers. to the audience that mining is Romaine of Nevsun explained since 2009. Despite the ongoing Fax:Tel: 11-41-1412-77-49 Fax:E-mail: 12-77-49 important for the economic and that his company had set an external challenges, the country E-mail: The accusation has been denied self-determination aspirations excellent model and template continues to put focus on a [email protected]@zena.gov.erE-mail: profile@ zena.gov.er by Nevsun Resources and Bisha of the country “by ensuring with respect to best practices for development that involves young Advertisement: 12-50-13 Advertisement: 12-50-13 Mining Share Company. For the that any company follows the other companies to follow and human capital as key in building a past years, attempts to boycott any Government of Eritrea Impact build on in collaboration with the peaceful and prosperous society. Layout foreign companies from engaging Review Committee to ensure Government. Besides its good AzmeraLayout Berhane with the Eritrean government that mining companies maintain working environment, ensuring AAzmerazmeraSara BerhaneAlemBerhane through the use of the human a high standard of operational that local communities are Permanent Mission of the AidaSara JoharAlem rights card has been challenging governance as a mandatory benefiting from this business was State of Eritrea to the United but failed to succeed. In reality, pre-requisite for any company one of the requirements to create Nations in Geneva Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Vol 25 . No 4 3

Reaping Fruits of Eritrea-Finland Higher Education Cooperation

Semir Seid by upgrading equipment and the (IHE) in Eritrea. The ELFA project potential through the adoption of library’s collection, providing aims at building the professional agro-forestry systems in teaching, The National Higher Education training on ICT to staff at the EIT. and research capacity of staff at the research and practice. The impact and Research Institute (NHERI) The project has enhanced the content College of Education of EIT, Asmara of this will increase agricultural hosted a dissemination seminar of and service of the digital library Community College of Education productivity and improve food the Eritrea-Finland Cooperation in and also automated the services for (ACCE) and Eritrea Ministry of security. The Eritrean teaching Higher Education on Monday the the use of printed book collection. Education (MOE). assistants who attended the University 12th of March. The one day seminar Through this project, partner of Helsinki were introduced to three at the Asmara Palace Hotel which organizations have over 35 million Strengthening ICT for Eritrean sustainable landscape management was attended by higher education e-resources, e-books, videos and Education (ICT4EEDU) is the third modeling systems. officials, Ministers and instructors audios that the academic community project that has strengthened the from both countries focused on Minister Semere Russom can use for research, teaching and human and infrastructure capacity The fifth project is the reflections about the overall tasks learning. Over 60,000 printed books in EIT by creating and distributing Strengthening of Geoinformatics accomplished since the signing of the Library and library automation have been catalogued electronically electronic learning resources Teaching and Research (GIERI) cooperation deal in November 2015. services (DiLLA). Higher Education and processed to be electronically and services. It has enhanced the given in the CASS. The study of The capacities built, experiences for Food Security and Environmental capacity of the EIT ICT Center to Geoinformatics is an effective gained and lessons learned from the Sustainability (HEFSESE) in Eritrea approach to learn and understand projects in the past two years were is the project designed to support complex spatial problems. The field reported to have been unique. Hamelmalo Agricultural College studies and develops computational (HAC) and the project aimed at methods for collecting, processing, The Eritrea Higher Education strengthening Geoinformatics analyzing, and presenting spatial Institution Institutional Cooperation Teaching and Research Capacity in data. This first GIERI project has Instrument (HEI ICI) program Eritrea Higher Education Institutions developed Geoinformatics training is funded by the development (GIERI) builds the capacities of the and research capacity among the cooperation funds of the Ministry for Adi Kieh College of Arts and Social staff members of Eritrean higher Foreign Affairs of Finland. About Sciences (CASS), College of Marine Science and Technology, EIT and 2,601, 493 Euro was earmarked Dr. Haile Mihtsun for five projects by the HEI ICI also HAC. program. The Finnish National detected using the Radio Frequency Agency for Education (EDUFI) is Minister of Education, Mr. Semere Identification (RFID) technology. Ambassador Tarja Fernandez the party responsible for the program Russom, said that the overarching management in close collaboration aim of the six projects was to improve The ELFA project has increased deliver educational e-resources, and with the NHERI. The objective teaching and research through institutional capacity for educational to improve the ICT infrastructure. of the Eritrea HEI ICI Program enhanced institutional and human leadership and management of the With the help of the large number is to support the development of capacities in Eritrean Institutions College of Education at EIT. This of hotspots on campus, EIT teachers sustainable institutional capacity in of Higher Education. Minister project helped develop appropriate and students can now have access to Eritrean higher education institutions Semere further said that success of pedagogy skills, improve curriculum intranet educational resources 24/7. by enhancing their administrative, the projects was primary because and enhance teaching and learning The established EdTech lab has Mr. Pekka Haavisto field-specific, methodological and they were built on jointly identified processes as well as the use of ICT in created a platform for EIT colleges pedagogical capacities. and developed realistic programs, education. The quality and relevance to jointly develop learning contents education institutions (CASS, EIT, meaningful and shared mission of the College of Education’s and support technologies for the HAC and College of Marine Science In the dissemination seminar held and objectives targeted to specific programs have improved through teaching-learning process. The and Technology) through training of on Monday Dr. Haile Mihtsun, the goals and, most importantly, mutual professional development modules EdTech lab hosts the development of trainers by developing joint research Executive Director of the NHERI respect, trust and understanding. in the areas of literacy and numeracy, students’ projects that put technology programs, and through teacher said that the NHERI encourages learning difficulties, teacher education (3D printing, video, mobile software, exchanges. GIERI supported students and values partnerships with local, Following an overview of the pedagogy, educational leadership, robotics) in the service of local needs earn Masters degrees. Teaching and regional and international actors three projects at EIT by Mr. Rediet research methodology and ICT in of education. One of the exquisite research on Geoinformatics has been to realize its policies and program projects is the “low-cost low-power strengthened with new curriculum, objectives. Dr. Haile went on to say computing system”. Students have two geographic information systems that the partnership with Finland is used the lab’s Raspberry Pi and 3D (GIS) laboratories, teaching materials one of the very active cooperations printer to produce and assemble a and three trained staff members. between Eritrean Institutions of learning device adapted to Eritrea and Fully equipped GIS laboratories Higher Education (IHES) and translated the software to Tigrigna so for MSc and BSc level students in Finnish Universities. that the device can be used in primary Geoinformatics and Geography and secondary schools. have been installed at CASS. The bilateral Higher Education Twelve Masters Geoinforamtics Cooperation launched in 2015 The Higher Education for Food theses are underway with the involved seven Eritrean Colleges Security and Environmental graduation expected in July. The and four Finnish Universities Sustainability in Eritrea (HEFSESE) findings in these theses and the along with the Finnish Church Aid project has supported the development new techniques and methodologies and covers six projects aimed at of sustainable institutional capacity adapted by students can be of great enhancing Education, Agriculture, in HAC by enhancing the teachers’ help to mapping and the sustainable Geoinformatics, Digital Library and Kifle, EIT Finnish-Eritrean project education. Outcomes of this project methodological and pedagogical management of natural resources, ICT. The projects initiated at Eritrea coordinator, accounts of the six include joint contextually relevant competencies by strengthening natural conservation and food Institute of Technology (EIT) focus projects were given. The DiLLA research and publication of an edited curriculum and by training the staff. security. They can also be used by on Strengthening ICT Education in services in the EIT have been volume of eight research articles. The The aim of this project has been to the government to make informed Eritrea (ICT4EEDU), the Eritrea digitalized and improved the library ELFA book targets capacity building increase employment opportunities Learning for All (ELFA) and Digital services and access to information in institutions of higher education of graduates and expand production continued on page 4 Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Vol 25 . No 4 4

Natnael Yebio W. was far and wide, scattered and you have not heard it before, it was A Homilycomplicated. on Silence!because your ego tried to stand as Our world is fast shrinking, an obstacle between yourself and thanks to the Internet, mobile In a shrinking world, however, the music. phones, sat dishes and high-speed the context and the paradigms planes. Now, in this small village, are changing fast. At first we saw With a clear conscience, you people can simply stick their through a dark glass, but now we can hear forever. necks out from their windows and know who the culprit is and who shout at each other, hurling curses the fanatic or the confused is. What is ego? It is the part of and complaining at the world’s us that clamors for recognition, deplorable situation. Those with It’s time we had established a for self-assertion, and it is at the shady characters would stand police force to guard our global same time very uncertain of itself. behind their fences or hedges and village against fanatics of all That’s why it wants to make noise gossip or even plot on how to shapes and stamps. Scratch any and when not heard wants to overthrow this or that government pious-looking person, and you destroy. through violence or terror. will find a fanatic smoldering with hate. The real self, or as some call it Maybe you have heard about the higher or universal ego, on the territorial imperative among The establishment of world other hand, is sure of itself and animals. It means ‘don’t touch my legislature to dispense with justice therefore prefers to keep silent turf or else’. Every animal owns and a court room to punish the and knows full well that it lacks a turf to protect and defend as its recalcitrant is more urgent than nothing. It asks for nothing and own hunting ground for food and ever. Offending nations should be believes in sharing and giving sex. Any other animal from the dragged by their ears and made to laws and commandments. Silence come from? From nowhere. It has rather than in acquisition and same or even different species can stand before the law. is allegiance to higher personal always been there inside you. If appropriation. cross the border only at its own aspirations and goals. risk. Short of this, our small village will one fine morning simply burn People talk about how to spend Humankind also has a similar up in a flash and its smoke will holidays abroad and flaunt their turf. It’s called a country, a swirl up to the stars testifying newly bought gadgets by way of Reaping Fruits . . . nation, a government or a party. before more intelligent aliens inflating their egos. Sometimes You get nearer to one of these in other planets of humankind’s things get too much out of control continued from page 3 student and staff mobility and with the intention of destroying astounding ignorance, blind and the ego gets the better of the training, research collaboration and or disrupting and you know what fanaticism, unbound greed, and senses and you have precious lives decisions about the society, economy vast improvements in facilities. your end will be. foolishness. lost in vain, and hopes and dreams and the environment. The overall aim of this has been to broken to pieces. They sing Silent establish institutional linkages and Now, in this shrinking world And now since it is the season Night, Holy Night in a way that is Ambassador Tarja Fernandez to create cooperation that would everybody has the same front and of the Great Fast, I would like neither silent nor holy. They forget from Finland’s Ministry of Foreign benefit the young people of Eritrea back yard. This is the place where to make a short statement about that God’s holy messengers come Affairs said on the occasion and the students of the partner higher justice has to be maintained or silence. to this world to bring inner and that the Finnish-Eritrean Higher education institutions and also the else. People are hungry and angry. outer silence, peace and quietude. Education Institutional Cooperation society will surely gain from the well And what’s more, some people Is the universe silent? Stellar program progressed well. The qualified and trained labor force. feel very uncomfortable in a explosions, a billion or trillion Noise is the product of fear. ambassador added that the Ministry crowded place, especially if across times more powerful than the Atomic bomb is used in war, but in has regularly met with Finnish On his final remarks, the Executive the street are living some very rich mightiest nuclear device of our peace the quieter version which is universities coordinators in Finland Director of the NHERI, Dr. Haile people. The rich feel threatened, time, take place without the least nuclear powered electricity is used and in Asmara and received positive Mihtsun, underlined that the six and the poor feel neglected in an noise in outer space, because the instead. feedback about the projects. projects have successfully achieved unjust neighborhood. latter is devoid of air, a medium their objectives to deliver quality through which sound waves can When the real peace which is Discussions among participants education by improving course This situation is sure to invite travel. But, this doesn’t mean that born from within is manifested ensued at the end of every session transferring modalities, library trouble, and the only means the the universe is quiet and calm. Far externally, every part of our being in the seminar in which questions services, pedagogical and research poor has at his disposal are small from it. Just use a radio telescope becomes silent; our desire, our on how to solve all projects’ competence of Eritrean faculty, arms and much anger. So he will be and you can have an electronic aspirations, hopes, wishes and shortcomings were raised and provision of advanced training tempted to recourse to asymmetrical and cosmic version of the Tower dreams. Otherwise we are not comments were forwarded on the at PhD levels and development war, like blowing up a 100-storey of Babel. silent. We are like the dormant projects’ overall. of research books. The Higher building with a weapon that he has volcano which bids its time. And Education Institutional Cooperation just designed in his underground However, according to Hindus where there is no silence you have Eritrea has identified the need for is coming to an end this summer. lab. It is the democratization of and Buddhists, if there is any the noisy ego roaming in total competent teaching professionals in ELFA, one of the six projects, has war and violence: Death by the sound in the whole universe, it is liberty. its higher education institutions. Mr. already secured funding for 2018- people, from the people, and for the sound which goes Aummmm Pekka Haavisto, a Finnish member of 2020 from the Finnish HEI ICI the people. or Ommmmm. A primal sound. The best music in the universe parliament, said that the cooperation funding instrument. Finnish Church A holy sound. Probably a cosmic is the music of silence, and this is with Eritrea is efficacious and the Aid (FCA) will continue to focus In the past, even injustice was equivalent of Allah’u’Akbar! heard from none else except from projects conducted support Eritrea’s on assisting to improve quality too far in time and space to tackle. your inner self. Keep quiet and try national development policy. education through teaching, training, Colonialists tormented their By silence, however, is meant to listen. What you will eventually Through the projects the foundation curriculum development, and school subjects with impunity from their an inner peace which comes out of hear is an ancient music from to future cooperation has been laid. management in Eritrea, particularly capitals in Europe. The African self-satisfaction, self-composure deep inside yourself: the music of Many of the projects have sought to with the Asmara School for Deaf slaves suffered from injustices and self-assurance. Silence is your existence, the sound of your provide solutions to this very situation children. originating in America. Everything peace, submission to transcendental being. And where does this music through curriculum enhancement, Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Vol 25 . No 4 5

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Bisha Mining Share Company PLC is inviting interested applicants for Maintain cleanness and wellbeing of the following position. equipment Self-motivation 1. Position: Equipment Operator Department: Engineering Services Number required: (01) Contract Type: Indefinite 2. Position: Maintenance Carpenter Department: Engineering Services TASK DESCRIPTION Number required: (01) Contract Type: Indefinite Planning TASK DESCRIPTION • Follows tasks from Daily “tool Box” meetings and Job Cards. Planning • Follows the “Planned Maintenance Schedule”. (Job Cards) Implementation of the plan • Makes a list of parts and equipment required • Identifies the highest priority for each day and focus on completing relevant tasks. • Ensures good housekeeping Implementation of the plan • Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner & obeys company and local traffic laws and regulations. • Identifies the highest priority for each day and focus on completing relevant • Ensure safety requirements are fulfilled at the work place, including leading tasks.. Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) and proper use of the appropriate • Ensures good housekeeping PPE (Peoples Protection Equipment). Report any safety issues/incidents. • Operate equipment in a safe and efficient manner & obeys company and • Comply with mine’s cardinal rules and other safety, environmental or other local traffic laws and regulations. rules and standards as directed. Identifies any hazards in place of work. • Ensure safety requirements are fulfilled at the work place, including leading • Checks equipment each day before operating to ensure that all systems are Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) and proper use of the appropriate functioning properly. ( brakes, tyres; lights, indicators; horn; clutch; coolant PPE (Peoples Protection Equipment). Report any safety issues/incidents. and battery levels; operating mechanisms) • Comply with mine’s cardinal rules and other safety, environmental or other • Completes a daily equipment check list to record destination , mileage, fuel rules and standards as directed. Identifies any hazards in place of work. issues and • Fabrication of sign boards, tables, door, shelving, notice boards, cupboards, • When driving passenger car/pick-up, ensure that the designated number of ceilings for buildings people is not exceeded. • Builds new/Modification/assembles: shelves, doors, tables, chairs, • Maintains a check on equipment for any regular and preventive maintenance cupboards schedule. • Installs curtain rails Report • Report to supervisor for any defects observed on equipment. • Assembles and repairs all ceilings and roofs. • Assists with building foundations and door frames. Writing Report & Data Control • Works with flooring • Design of tables, door, cupboards, other furniture requirements • Gives feedback for daily; progress reports as requested. • Attends technical and other training as required by supervisor • Report any problems/issues/incidents with the truck to the supervisor. Writing Report & Data Control

Qualifications • Compile daily; progress reports as requested Grade 6-12 Knowledge and Experience 3- 5 years relevant experience Qualifications Grade 12 for locals (Technical school) Technical Skills Behavioral Skills Knowledge and Experience • Driver’s license Grade 3-5 Communication – 3- 5 years relevant experience follow instructions (Bisha L1/2/3) • Mechanic Minimum Knowledge Ability to work Workshop Carpenter towards strict deadlines Technical Skills Behavioral • Attention to detail High level of Skills accuracy continued on page 6 Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Vol. 25 . No 4 6

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• Computer Literacy (MS Office – Intermediate ) Communication Problem solving skill Ability to work (English) towards strict • Attention to detail Ability to work deadlines towards strict deadlines • Analytical skill High level of accuracy 4. Position: Human Resources Officer • Boilermaker & Welding experience Maintain Department: Employee Services cleanness and Number required: (01) wellbeing of Contract Type: Indefinite equipment • Problem solving skill Self-motivation Integrity Major Duties and responsibilities:-

Administration 3. Position: Fitter Department: Engineering Services • Ensure that all Human Resources activities are Number required: (02) captured on the system. Contract Type: Indefinite • Ensure that the promotion process is followed through in line with the promotion procedure. • Ensure that HR report deadlines are met. TASK DESCRIPTION • Ensure that all HR issues are handled and finalised. Planning • Ensure that all HR processes are followed in line with • Performs work to a maintenance work schedule procedures. • Follows relevant work procedures and instructions. Recruitment

Implementation of the plan • Ensure that the recruitment procedure is followed. • Shortlisting of candidates for HOD. • Ensures good housekeeping. • Setting up and conducting the interviewing process. • Ensures maintenance and repairs of Maintenance Equipment are carried • Follow-up the pre-employment process. out in an efficient and effective way in order to minimize downtime, possibly • Responsible for employment contract and signing off effecting project or construction. • Performs regular inspections in order to detect potential problems before of the contract of employment. they cause breakdowns. • Ensure that new employees are booked for induction • Controls downtime by ensuring the best techniques are being used to repair process. breakdowns. • Ensure safety requirements are fulfilled at the work place, including leading Field Level Risk Assessment (FLRA) and proper use of the appropriate PPE. HR Documentation Report any safety issues/incidents. • Comply with mine’s cardinal rules and other safety, environmental or other • Ensure that all relevant HR documentation is filed rules and standards as directed. Identifies any hazards in the work place. • Maintains equipment; parts and supply stocks by carrying out regular stock correctly. takes and ordering replacements as required. • Signing off of leave application forms in line with entitlement and policy. Writing Report & Data Control • Ensure that all documentation for promotions are captured and signed off. • Able to write and document reports and/or data sheets as required • Ensure that all required documentation is processed in time to be captured on payroll system/finance. Qualifications • Exit interviews to be signed off and escalated to Technical College Mechanical Diploma (preferably 4 years) manager/supervisor. International recognised trade certificate mechanical Fitter Knowledge and Experience Performance Management 10+ years relevant experience as a hands on industrial work environment. • Ensure that the Performance Management process Technical Skills Behavioral Skills and policy is followed and deadlines are met by Managers. Safety reporting and actions Communication • Capture all performance management data on HR (English) system. Planning / scheduling Assertiveness • Ensure that performance management form is signed Attention to detail Interpersonal off by both employee and manager. Relations Analytical skill Integrity Mechanical & Maintenance experience Prioritizing skills continued on page 7 & multi-skilling Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Vol 25 . No 4 7

continued from page 6 Terminations local news

• Ensure that notice period is in line with employee contract. Anseba region: Impressive High • Ensure that termination forms are signed off by School Enrolment manager. • Ensure that severance pay policy is followed. A growing number of female enrolment at secondary level is being registered in Anseba region, • Process the exit interview. according to the head of Secondary schools Mr. Teklesembet Zerai. • Ensure that exit clearance forms are signed off. • Prepare certificate of service. He indicated that the high schools are characterized with the highest female enrolment which are equipped with computers, libraries and laboratories.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS Out of the 11 thousand students in Anseba region that sat for national matriculation exam during Qualifications: the period 2011-2017, 42% were females. He further explained that female participation in education is registering competitiveness. • Diploma/Degree in Human Resources/Degree Business Management

Knowledge and Experience: Enhanced contribution in development programs Residents of 3 administrative areas in Elabered sub-zone expressed readiness to enhance • 1 – 3 Years’ experience in general Human Resources contribution for the successful implementation of development programs in the area. • Customer Service experience • Previous experience on HR software package At a meeting they conducted with the administrator of the sub-zone, Mr. Mohamed-Hamid Ashkeray, the residents stated that the 47 schools put in place in the area are providing • 1 – 3 years in Administration commendable services and they pledged to conduct soil and water conservation campaigns. Calling for the expansion of health, communications and transportation services, the residents Technical Skills Behavioural also expressed readiness to play due role. Skills In Elabered sub zone, there are educational institutions ranging from preschool to secondary Computer Literacy (MS Office – Communication schools, two health centers and one health station as well as mobile telephone services installed Intermediate) (English and in 10 administrative areas. Local language) Proficient in HR System Assertiveness Central Region Assembly Meeting Attention to detail Interpersonal Members of the Central region Assembly conducted a meeting with citizens. Mr. Abraham Relations skill Semere, Chairman of the Assembly, said that such meetings help identify problems of the Knowledge of Policies, Procedures and Ability to meet public and try to find remedy. Processes deadlines Ensure that HR audit requirements Accuracy Mr. Abraham reiterated that the Assembly has formed committees of economy and are met development, social service, culture and tradition, as well as law and order with a view to Address HR issues Confidentiality identifying problems and try to find solutions through contacting pertinent institutions. Business Communication skills Integrity/Ethical Knowledge of current legislation Ability to work Indicating that the Assembly is a bridge between the government and the public, he said the under pressure Assembly is playing due role in political, social and economic matters with a view to raising Administrative skill public understanding of directives and regulations. Report writing skills The Assembly members gave briefings on major national development programs and the General Information and other requirements: opportunities created, the implementation of the regulation issued regarding rent of residential • Place of Work: Bisha. houses and other issues of relevance to the public, Mr. Abraham added. • Salary: As per Company salary scale. He further called on the public to strengthen participation in the national development Additional requirement for Nationals: endeavors, conservation of heritage, water and soil conservation as well as in environmental • Having fulfilled his/her National Service obligation and provide sanitation activities. evidence of release paper from the Ministry of Defense. • Present clearance paper from current/last employer. • Testimonial documents to be attached (CV, work experience Expanding Maternity Services credentials, a copy of your National Identity Card etc.). The Tsorona sub-zone health Center is striving to expand maternity service and controlling • Only shortlisted applicants would be considered as potential communicable diseases along its regular health care services, the head of the health center, Mr. candidates for an interview. Girmai Bainosay stated. • Application documents will not be returned to sender. • All applications should be sent through the post office. Noting that preventing mother and child death by encouraging pregnant women to deliver in • Deadline for application: 10 days from the day of publication in the health centers is one of the priority tasks, Mr. Girmai indicated that pre and post delivery care Newspaper. given to pregnant women is part of the effort. • • Address: Please mail your applications to; Thanks to an effort made with the cooperation of residents to control the prevalence of Bisha Mining Share Company, communicable diseases, in 2017, the prevalence of malaria in the sub-zone declined by 78%. P. O. Box 4276 Asmara, Eritrea • Note to Non- Eritrean applicants: The coverage of vaccination for children under 5 years of age has reached to 80% and that Please send a copy of your application to 27 thousand impregnated mosquito nets were distributed. He also pointed out that sustainable Aliens Employment Permit Affairs, environmental sanitation activities are being conducted to ensure the health of the society. P. O. Box 7940 Asmara, Eritrea. There are 5 health stations and one health center in Tserona sub-zone. Eritrea Profile,Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Vol. 25 . No 4 8

Asmait FutsumbrhanR edwan’s Gastronomies

Don’t we all enjoy good food? A good plate of something that would just leave us wanting more? Well, in order for that to be possible, we need a chef who is dedicated to putting the best plate on the table. A chef who experiments with different recipes to come up with food that would satisfy a host besides preparing food that people eat to survive. Although we have many great chefs, it is rare to find young male chefs in our country. Redwan Mohhamed Sifaf, is a youngster who made his way to become one of the great cooks for different occasions in town. After graduating from Halhale College of Business and Economics with a diploma in Tourism and Hotel management, He worked in different places until he decided to make profit out of his occupation working as a wedding cook as well as various events where he became famous for his cooking and management .

Redwan is here with us to talk about the different cuisines he prepares and when he began dreaming about becoming one of the few young male chefs in the country.

How did you become a chef, should help I have a even more. As a matter of fact, my Redwan? out in teachers tell me that I might be the the only one who is practically working Growing up, we didn’t have an in the fieled from our batch. older sister to do the house chores as most Eritrean families do. Both my parents were working at the How challenging was it to go time, so my mother barely had cook for customers the first time? the time to clean and cook. Also, prepared at weddings are almost my family are liberal, which is It wasn’t that scary for me as a limited, especially if the wedding why they used to tell us all to do first timer. However, it was a bit is a traditional one. I wish that all the house chores by ourselves. challenging to cook for more than people would experiment with the We grew up doing all the chores house principle, hundred guests, but that is when different healthy cuisines from a girl would do, starting from and get the house hobby isn’t enough, education comes in handy as I around the world. As a chef, I am cleaning the house to cooking and keeping experience. and when one turned to a profession only had to multiply the quantity constantly reading books written taking care of the kids. We were one should know and research of the ingredients needed to feed by great chefs of other nationalities raised believing that we should So I got all the important about it. I wanted to make money the big number of people. I rented and experimenting to introduce be confident in everything that we basics to become a chef at home. out of something I think I do well, a place in the festivals and used to dishes that people would find tasty do. I am grateful that we had that Nonetheless, I had to be certified but I knew I can do better if I know work, competing with the biggest and healthy. People shouldn’t kind of opportunity, really. If it to turn my hobby to profession and more about it. That is why I sat for restaurants. It only takes confidence eat just because the food is tasty, wasn’t for my family’s support in that is when I went to Freweini a second matriculation exam while to start something. I didn’t have they should think about the health everything that I did, I doubt that I Cooking School and got my I was doing my national service. many regulars for me to dine in my benefits as well. would be here today. certificate in catering. By the way, Fortunately, I had the results to be place but I still worked. I would like to pass on my gratitude assigned to the department of my Cooking is an art, it’s all about In my opinion, our society thinks to teacher Freweini Gebrehiwet for first choice, Tourism and Hotel Cooking was all I knew, I didn’t adding and mixing ingredients. We that you are girlish if you help out her hospitality and for encouraging Management in Halhale College of have other careers that I would can come up with good food which in the kitchen. They believe that the young male cooks to join the field. Business. It was challenging at first rather work in. I had the love for is equally tasty and healthy if we house chores are for girls, which I but my catering certification helped it. I have been cooking since I was are dedicated to making the best think is totally wrong. A girl can be To reinforce your career you a lot for me to join the department. just a young kid. It all started out dish. anything she wants to be besides have also gone to college? It was an experience that uplifted to help my mother but now it is the cleaning the house, and a guy my motivation to pursue my dream very thing I want to do for the rest Do you have any advice to your of my life. That is why I spend most fellow youngsters? of my time reading and researching on various ingredients and cuisines Yes. Cooking is for all. Also, of different countries. to my fellow sisters, you can get paid doing what you do in the I cooked for my graduation house. Housekeeping is a great ceremony and also my brother’s profession that requires a skill. wedding ceremony. That when You just have to manage how people started hiring me to cook to turn it to a profession. Also, I for different occasions. I started would like to thank everyone who from the bottom and now I am able has contributed in any way for me to have my own staff and materials. to get here. For every one who has Now, I can host more than two to shared their experience and given three weddings at the same time. me moral and support. My parents are my base to be in this field in The cuisines you prepare? the first place, but most of all my grandmother Halima Haji Suleman, It depends on what the clients she has been the greatest support order for their events. However, as for me throughout my life. I want someone who is in the profession to pass on a heartfelt gratitude to I get to advise them on what can all of them. Thank you for having The staff be better. The dishes that are me on your page.