Position Title: Senior Human Capital Analyst Vacancy Number: HHS-OIG-2010-0236 Open Period: 7/28/2010 to 8/11/2010 Salary Range:  $89033.00 – $136771.00 Vacancy Locations:  Washington DC Metro Area, DC

Grade:  13/14

Interested applicants must apply online at www.usajobs.gov.  To locate the announcement on USAJOBS, simply enter HHS-OIG-2010-0236 into the search field on the USAJOBS website.  For more information on searching for and applying for jobs on USAJOBS, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/firsttimers.asp.

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Position Title: IT Specialist, GS-2210-11/12 Vacancy Number: HHS-CDC-T1-2010-0599 Open Period: 7/27/2010 to 8/3/2010 Salary Range:  $$59987.00 – $93470.00 Vacancy Locations:  Atlanta, GA

Grade:  11/12

Interested applicants must apply online at www.usajobs.gov.  To locate the announcement on USAJOBS, simply enter HHS-CDC-T1-2010-0599 into the search field on the USAJOBS website.  For more information on searching for and applying for jobs on USAJOBS, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/firsttimers.asp.

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TITLE:                                    Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer (“CCO”)

Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (“Chiquita”)

REPORTS TO:                      Chairman of the Audit Committee

LOCATION: Cincinnati, Ohio

COMPANY OVERVIEW

As one of the world’s top banana producers, Chiquita Brands International is a leading international marketer and distributor of high quality, fresh, and value added produce.  The company grows, procures, markets, and distributes bananas and other fresh fruits and vegetables under the premium Chiquita Brand and others.  Its products are sold in some 70 countries worldwide.  Bananas accounted for more than 50% of Chiquita’s 2009 total sales of $3.5 billion.  Chiquita’s other products include whole citrus fruits, melons, grapes, apples, and tomatoes, as well as fresh-cut items, juice, and processed fruit ingredients.  The company’s Fresh Express unit is the leading seller of packaged ready-to-eat salads in North America.

The company sources its bananas from Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, and the Philippines.  It sold its Ivory Coast operations in 2009.

The company sold its German distribution business, Atlanta AG, to UNIVEG for about $85 million in 2008; however, UNIVEG still functions as Chiquita’s German and Austrian distributor.

Serving both the retail and foodservice sectors and offering some 400 different branded products, the company’s Fresh Express division supports Chiquita’s strategy of providing more convenient, healthy food options in order to meet consumers’ needs and also makes the company less susceptible to unfavorable EU import regulations.  To expand its menu of healthy products, Chiquita in 2010 formed a joint venture with France’s Groupe Danone to market fruit beverages based on Chiquita’s Just Fruit in a Bottle business.  Under the terms of the agreement, Chiquita and Danone are financial and operational partners in the joint venture, which will be managed by Danone and headquartered in Paris.  Chiquita will provide local sales, marketing and supply chain services.

Increasing its market penetration for Fresh Express products in the northeastern US, Chiquita acquired a regional processor of value-added salads and fruit snacks, Verdelli Farms, in 2007.  Available in ten states from Massachusetts to Virginia, its brand names include Harvest Select and Verdelli Farms.

In 2007 the company sold its fleet of 12 refrigerated cargo ships to Eastwind Maritime for $227 million.  Chiquita immediately leased the ships from the alliance between Eastwind and NYKLauritzenCool that was formed as a result of the sale.

COMPELLING STRATEGY

Our client is in the midst of a major transformation. They intend to energize a highly regarded brand and continue to move to value added, higher margin products such as Fresh Express. Senior management has created an environment for dramatic profitable growth. The results to date have been gratifying. Cash flow has improved significantly and a significant cash dividend has been paid.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The position oversees the Company’s Compliance and Ethics Program.  This position is responsible for assuring that:

• Appropriate compliance policies and procedures designed to prevent illegal or unethical conduct are established and institutionalized;
• Compliance policies and procedures are communicated throughout the Company;
• Appropriate Company employees are periodically trained with respect to compliance  policies and procedures;
• Compliance with policies and procedures is monitored, audited and enforced.

The CCO is not expected to have the substantive expertise or resources to personally carry out all the responsibilities of the position.  Accordingly, certain Departments in the Company, including Law, Internal Audit, Controllers’ and Human Resources, will have primary responsibility for compliance programs relating to their respective areas of expertise, including, as appropriate, the related duties and responsibilities specified below.  In such cases, the CCO’s duty shall be to coordinate with each such Department regarding its compliance activities, with sufficient involvement and oversight to become reasonably satisfied that the Department is discharging its compliance responsibilities.  Importantly, this individual will work closely with the Enterprise Risk Group, led by the CFO and The Corporate Responsibility Group, led by the SVP of Government Affairs.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Coordination and Implementation:

• Review the Company’s compliance policies and procedures to identify potential areas of risk of illegal or unethical conduct;
• Develop, initiate, maintain and revise compliance policies designed to prevent illegal or unethical conduct in the identified risk areas;
• Develop and periodically review and update the Company’s Code of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and other employees;
• Working with the Law, Internal Audit, Controllers’, Human Resources and other Departments as appropriate, implement education and training programs for employees whose functions involve compliance with laws or ethical standards of conduct, including introductory training for new employees and ongoing training for all directors, management and appropriate employees;
• Supervise the day-to-day implementation and operation of the Compliance and Ethics Program.

• Monitoring and Auditing:

• Monitor and coordinate compliance activities of other Departments to remain abreast of the status of such activities;
• Working with the Departments with substantive responsibility for the applicable programs, identify changes in applicable rules, regulations, standards and related trends that are relevant to the Compliance and Ethics Program and make necessary changes to policies and procedures;
• Monitor the performance of the Compliance and Ethics Program and related activities on a continuing basis and with periodic audits to ensure that compliance issues are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved;
• Where appropriate, take appropriate steps to improve the effectiveness of the Compliance and Ethics Program;
• Assure that compliance with law and policy are regularly audited in the areas identified by compliance risk assessments.

• Enforcement:

• Provide direction and management of the Chiquita Hotline;
• Establish a system for uniform response to alleged violations of law or policy, including the Company’s Code of Conduct;
• Recommend disciplinary or corrective action in response to violations, as appropriate, to the Chief Executive Officer;
• If a violation occurs, consider modification of compliance policies and procedures to reduce the likelihood that future violations will recur;
• Ensure proper reporting of violations to enforcement agencies as appropriate and/or required.

• Compliance Committee:

• Chair a Compliance Committee comprised of an appropriate cross-section of management personnel from different functional and operational areas.  The Committee will (a) promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with law, (b) periodically reassess the risks facing the Company to assure that appropriate compliance policies are in place to address them and (c) coordinate individual and departmental responsibilities for different aspects of the compliance program to assure that all significant risk areas are covered and that compliance effort in each such area is effective.

• Reporting:

• Organizationally, the CCO will report to the Chairman of the Audit Committee;
• However, the CCO will have an independent duty to promptly report all instances of potential non-compliance with law or policy directly to the Chief Executive Officer and to brief and update the Chief Executive Officer regularly on the compliance and ethics program. In addition, the CCO will have independent access to the Chief Executive Officer on all compliance matters;
• The CCO will also have an independent duty to report to the Audit Committee any significant instances of non-compliance with law or policy.  This duty is in addition to the CCO’s responsibility, consistent with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to report complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters;
• The CCO will provide reports on a periodic basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Audit Committee informed about the operation of the Compliance and Ethics Program.

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD/LLB from a upper quartile law school.

• Minimum ten years experience after law school including recent tenure in a multi-billion dollar blue chip global company.

• Track record as someone with BUSINESS ACUMEN in addition to being grounded in law.

• Experience in the CCO organization of a Fortune 100 or senior role in the law department of a Fortune 500.

• Background in a consumer products organization is helpful.

• Recent experience in immigration issues will be a plus.

• Demonstrated competency in and passion for compliance activities.

• Language skills: Fluent in English. Knowledge of Spanish is a definite plus.

• Ability to travel a reasonable amount, including international.

• Strong interpersonal skills including influencing at the highest levels in the company.

• Exhibits confidence but is not arrogant.

• Superior communication capabilities both written and oral.

• Can work effectively in a collaborative environment.

• Passionate about understanding operations.

• Orientation to coach/assist business units, not a policeman style.

• Possess effective listening skills;

• Stature which will engender the respect of many constituencies throughout the world.

COMPENSATION

The position will offer both a base salary and incentive bonus that will attract outstanding candidates.  An equity package will be offered to the successful candidate in addition to fringe benefits and prerequisites commensurate with this role.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Joel Koenig at

JOELKOE@AOL.COM

404 229 8178

Job Title: Attorney Advisor (General)

Department: Department Of Commerce

Agency: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Sub Agency: Office of General Counsel

Job Announcement Number: UNSEC-GC-2010-0044

JOB SUMMARY:

Duties

Additional Duty Location Info:

Few vacancies – Silver Spring, MD; Few vacancies – Washington DC Metro Area, DC; Few vacancies – Long Beach, CA

Duties include representing NOAA in matters relating to its natural resource trustee responsibilities under various federal statutes such as the Oil Pollution Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, & Liability Act (CERCLA), and the National Marine Sanctuaries Act and developing damage claims under those authorities.  The position involves working with a team of NOAA scientists, natural resource economists and restoration experts to assess injuries to NOAA trust resources and to determine the types and amount of restoration necessary to address the injuries.  The NOAA attorney would work closely with the U.S. Department of Justice, other federal, state and tribal natural resource trustees, NGOs and industry representatives to negotiate settlements that will allow expeditious restoration of injured trust resources.  The NOAA attorney must take into account U.S. and NOAA policies during the development and resolution of natural resource claims.  For more information see www.darrp.noaa.gov.
Qualifications and Evaluations

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

NOAA seeks recent law school graduates or attorneys with knowledge of federal environmental statutes and conservation laws, as well as laws and regulations governing Federal agencies, including the Administrative Procedure Act, the National Environmental Policy Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

Position Title: Interdisciplinary Scientist (Project Officer FLU) Vacancy Number: HHS-OS-10-2010-0138 Open Period: 7/28/2010 to 1/9/2011 Salary Range:  $$123758.00 – $155500.00 Vacancy Locations:  Washington DC

Grade:  15

Interested applicants must apply online at www.usajobs.gov.  To locate the announcement on USAJOBS, simply enter HHS-OS-10-2010-0138 into the search field on the USAJOBS website.  For more information on searching for and applying for jobs on USAJOBS, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/firsttimers.asp.

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Washington, DC–Yesterday, the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) joined millions of Americans and other national organizations in celebrating the successful legal challenges to the most repugnant portions of Arizona’s SB 1070. In a ruling issued July 28, 2010, The United States District Court for the District of Arizona granted a preliminary injunction as to several key sections of SB 1070, with a trial on the merits still part of the pending litigation to overturn what is likely an unconstitutional piece of anti-immigrant legislation.

As the HNBA has previously pointed out, when it spoke out publicly before SB 1070 was signed into law, some of the provisions included in SB 1070 raise grave constitutional concerns and negatively impact constitutional protections afforded to all Americans, regardless of their immigration status.

As to the court’s ruling, Román D. Hernández, HNBA National President stated, “Our courts have always been where all Americans can seek redress. Our system of justice is one where all are equal under the law, and where all disputes are to be fairly resolved. We never doubted that our system of justice would work in this instance, and we consider the Court’s ruling a success at this stage in the litigation.”

While not a litigant in this matter, the HNBA joined the National Council of La Raza, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association of Arizona in filing an amicus curiae brief in support of the plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction. The brief was authored by LatinoJustice PRLDEF and the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. The HNBA fully expects that further legal challenges to SB 1070 will prove as equally successful as yesterday’s ruling.

Yesterday, the HNBA announced its partnership with the Association of Corporate Counsel to implement an executive leadership training program for Latina lawyers.  (Click here to view the press release.)  The program will be implemented through the HNBA’s Standing Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession, which originated the concept for this program along with the ACC. The HNBA welcomes self nominations for this exciting program.  If you meet the selection criteria identified below, please send your application and supporting materials to Commissioners Lilian Apodaca at lapodaca@binghamhurst.com and Monica Macgregor at mmacgregor@alvarezandmarsal.com by Tuesday, August 3, 2010.

Sincerely,

Román D. Hernández
HNBA National President

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Hispanic National Bar Association (“HNBA”) has partnered with the Association of Corporate Counsel (“ACC”) to implement an executive leadership training program for Latina lawyers. The project will include an estimated 50 Latina HNBA members from the private sector and several corporate chief legal officers (“CLOs”) who will collaborate with a top notch faculty to present an interactive, one and a half days “Master Class” in Value Based Law Firm Management Skills. This exclusive Executive Leadership Training Program is being offered as part of the ACC’s Value Challenge Initiative and speaks to the mission of the HNBA’s Commission on the Status of Latinas in the Legal Profession (the “Commission”) of furthering the advancement of Latinas in the profession. In addition to providing an excellent networking opportunity, the program will arm HNBA participants with the practical knowledge to enhance their client service skills, including legal process improvement and legal project management, knowledge management, change management, and negotiating alternative fee structures. In house counsel and CLO’s will provide invaluable insight into the art of crafting and presenting proposals which will align your law firm’s strategic strengths with your clients’ need for value.

The program will also offer a strong networking opportunity with a larger group of CLOs and other in house counsel. It is anticipated that there will be three 1 1/2 day training and networking sessions with the first one scheduled for September 7 – 8 2010 in Minneapolis, immediately prior to the start of the HNBA’s 35th Annual Convention. The second session is slated to coincide with ACC’s Annual Conference in Houston, from October 24 through 28, 2010. The place or dates of the third session have not been identified. The costs of the training sessions will be covered by the HNBA and the ACC. However, hotel, transportation, registration to HNBA’s Annual Convention and other incidentals would be the participants’ responsibility. A block of rooms have been reserved by the HNBA’s Annual Convention Planning Committee to accommodate the training session.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Candidates will have a proven record as leaders in the legal profession and demonstrated a commitment to the Hispanic community, while meeting the following criteria:

• Eight years minimum of consecutive, substantive practice as in-house counsel, senior counsel, of counsel, shareholders or partners in a law firm;
• A proven record of leadership supported by at least two letters of recommendation;
• Have the capacity to mentor within the profession as well as the Hispanic community;
• Make a full commitment to participate in all activities of the 2010 – 2011 program; and
• Have secured the financial backing and commitment towards your participation from your employer for the entire duration of the program.

HOW TO APPLY

HNBA Commissioners will nominate candidates for this pilot program. Self-nominations are also encouraged. If you are an eligible candidate, please email your application and supporting documents to Lilian Apodaca at lapodaca@binghamhurst.com and to Monica Macgregor at mmacgregor@alvarezandmarsal.com by Tuesday, August 3, 2010.

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