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NRC has been actively involved in providing humanitarian assistance to vulnerable displaced populations in Nigeria. operating in the BAY states and Plateau since 2015. Providing services through Shelter, ICLA, Education, Protection for violence and WASH. The WaSH program in Yola, Adamawa state, aims to address critical water, sanitation and hygiene needs in the region specifically affected by displacement and conflict. The WASH Officer- Social role is integral to this initiative, working with a well-established area of NRC’s operation that focuses on improving public health and community well-being. It is also responsible for leading community engagement efforts, collaborating with local authorities, facilitating hygiene promotion activities and ensuring that the voices and needs of the community are reflected in program planning and implementation. These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant to join our team in Area South, Adamawa State.
NRC - Norwegian Refugee CouncilYola, Mubi, Abuja -
National Environmental Social Development & Gender Specialist
United Nations Development ProgrammeManila, Philippines -
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate livelihoods and Food Security Officer to join our team in Area South, Adamawa State
NRC - Norwegian Refugee CouncilYola, Abuja -
These strategic locations have allowed NRC greater reach from the north and south parts of the North-East and North Central region and allowed NRC to contribute to bridging the gap between humanitarian aid and development cooperation, including by focusing on equitable access to basic services and strengthening the rights of displaced people and returnees. In addition to the Country Office and the above-mentioned Area Offices, NRC has sub-office structures in Dikwa, Monguno, Biu, Mubi, Pulka, and Gwoza. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. If you are those people, the Norwegian Refugee Council in Nigeria is looking for an enthusiastic, passionate livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistant to join our team in Area South, Adamawa State.
NRC - Norwegian Refugee CouncilYola, Abuja -
Senior Human Resources Assistant
International Labor OrganizationLima, Peru -
Organizational Setting The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation. The Programme Management Department (PMD), under the leadership of an Associate Vice-President, is responsible for the overall programme of loans and grants of the Fund and is composed of five (5) regional divisions and the Operational Policy and Results Division (OPR). The five regional divisions are: Asia and the Pacific (APR), Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), West and Central Africa (WCA),East and Southern Africa (ESA) Near East, North Africa and Europe (NEN) where this position is located. Country Directors work under the strategic management, policy guidance, and direct supervision of the relevant Division Director. They also receive first-level operational support from the Country Director/Head of IFAD Multi-Country Office (CD/Head of MCO), or assigned Country Director at a senior level. Job Role The Country Director is accountable for the IFAD core values of integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of the assigned portfolio. Accountabilities/key results also include advocating for and enhancing national government programmes that improve poor rural people’s access to natural resources, agricultural technologies, financial services, markets, employment opportunities and enterprise development. The Country Director additionally promotes capacity building of key government counterparts and the rural poor in terms of the skills required for their participation in national and local policy and programming processes. The Country Director plays an active role in engaging with the private sector and other local stakeholders. Key Functions and Results 1. COUNTRY STRATEGY MANAGEMENT: The Country Director leads strategic positioning and country strategy development. The incumbent is accountable for leading and managing the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies (COSOP) for IFAD’s collaboration with governments and other national stakeholders for agricultural development and rural poverty reduction following the principle of ownership, alignment and harmonization. This entails analysis of the dynamics of agricultural development and rural poverty reduction, the development of relevant country-specific strategies, and the definition of IFAD’s value added in this context. 2. COUNTRY PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT: The Country Director manages IFAD programme and related IFAD-funded projects within the portfolio assigned by the Division Director. The incumbent leads the design and supervision of the projects as well as loan and grant negotiations, all in accordance with IFAD’s applicable policies. The Country Director is accountable for analysing relevant information, assisting in the periodic monitoring and evaluation of results achieved and reporting on and disseminating findings. The incumbent contributes effectively to the IFAD organizational change agenda, with reference to issues related to IFAD’s direct supervision and implementation support modalities. 3. INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATION AND PARTNERSHIP MANAGEMENT: The Country Director ensures IFAD presence at country-level. The incumbent contributes to catalysing effective partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders in agricultural development and rural poverty reduction, including government and non-governmental institutions, bilateral and multilateral financing institutions, civil society organizations, research centres and the private sector. Additionally, they enhance IFAD’s relationships and collaboration with in-country partners focusing on synergies and coordinated strategies with multilateral/bilateral donors and civil-society organizations involved in agricultural development and rural poverty reduction. The incumbent represents IFAD on the UN Country Team, acting as the primary point of contact for transmitting IFAD’s decisions, provides support in the coordination of operational activities for development, and contributes to all international and national/thematic groups meetings. 4. CONTRIBUTION TO POLICY LEADERSHIP: The Country Director contributes to corporate level strategy on core IFAD policy positions within the assigned portfolio, led by Division Directors. They maintain and promote constructive dialogue on the development of pro-poor agricultural development and rural poverty reduction policies and in enabling the rural poor to advocate for institutional transformation. The incumbent regularly participates in relevant policy meetings and events of interest to IFAD’s target groups and which involve the government, donors, and civil society, including NGOs, to render the policy dialogue agenda both credible and sustainable. The incumbent contributes to IFAD’s policy intelligence with regular updates and information exchange on relevant policy discussions and ensure proper knowledge management is in place. Policy dialogue focuses on seeking to link the realities on the ground and the voices of the poor with national policies and programmes. 5. OFFICE MANAGEMENT: The Country Director supports the relevant CD/Head of MCO in managing the utilization of allocated resources. As such, the incumbent supports the management of human resources, contracting goods and services, and financial management. The Country Director also supports budget preparation, management, and monitoring of expenditures. Key Performance Indicators The Country Director provides technical and managerial leadership to the substantive development and execution of the assigned country programme(s), including providing: Day-to-day managerial direction to Programme Analysts and Officers (up to P-3 level), Country Programme Officers (CPOs), Country Programme Assistants (CPAs) and Administrative Assistants (AAs); Effective country presence and representation with government counterparts and other programme collaborators; and The ability to anticipate and manage potential risks to programme success. Working Relationships COMMUNICATIONS: The Country Director serves as the IFAD spokesperson in the country concerned and, in carrying out this role and when required, draws on the advice and expertise of IFAD’s Communications Division (COM). The Country Director holds regular consultations with IFAD counterparts – line ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society organizations – to enhance the effectiveness and impact of IFAD operations. The Country Director also seeks to improve coordination among IFAD, the government and key development partners with a view primarily to ensuring synergy and a common approach to emerging agricultural development and rural poverty reduction strategies, policies and investment programmes. The incumbent serves as IFAD’s liaison with project authorities and helps address administrative and programme-related substantive issues, such as targeting and identifying needs for technical backstopping. The Country Director proactively works with project management to ensure compliance with IFAD policies and overall orientation towards the achievement of results and impact. As a senior expert on country programme formulation and delivery, the effectiveness of the Country Director as an advocate and trusted counterpart substantially affects IFAD’s image as a reliable and creative partner. The Country Director originates and manages new country-level projects or programmes in the assigned portfolio. Going beyond established procedures or models, their substantive contributions reflect new approaches that materially expand the range of services or programmes delivered at the country level. Programme design and development activities reflect authoritative technical capacity in performing the Head of Country Programme role. Externally, the impact on the overall IFAD programme is significant in projecting the organization’s role/capacity as a reliable partner with a qualitative edge at the national level. Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 2: Strategic thinking and organizational development: Strategic leadership Demonstrating Leadership: Leads by example; initiates and supports change Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating: Challenges, innovates and contributes to a learning culture Focusing on clients: Contributes to a client-focused culture Problem solving and decision making: Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impact Managing time, resources and information: Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources Team Work: Fosters a cohesive team environment Communicating and negotiating: Acquires and uses a wide range of communication styles and skills Building relationships and partnerships: Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally Managing performance and developing staff: Manages staff and teams effectively Education: Education includes Advanced university degree from an accredited institution listed on https://whed.net/home.php in rural development, agriculture, rural finance, development policy or related field is required (*):(*) Note: For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in IFAD’s Human Resources Implementing Procedures. Experience: At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in rural development, agriculture, rural finance, development policy or other job related fields, with a preference for economics. Two (2) years in an international organizations, rural development/financial institutions or government services providing support on a global scope. Position-specific experience: Experience may include project design, development, implementation and evaluation preferably in area of implementation and supervision of rural development programmes. Languages: English (4 – Excellent) Arabic (3 – Good) Desirable: French Skills: Job role specific Topical expertise – Programme Management for Agricultural Development, Expertise specific to position, e.g., in agricultural and rural development, policy-oriented, programme based pro-poor approaches, results-based agriculture rural development projects, country-specific knowledge, migration, etc. Policy dialogue, Know-how in holding regular and effective consultations with IFAD counterparts – line ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society Evidence-based policy: Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation) Loans & Grants: Know-how in designing loan and grant operations and managing loan and grant preparation process Advocacy, Know-how in advocacy, to maintain and promote constructive dialogue around IFAD’s vision to external actors Project/Programme management (incl. coordination, design, development), Know-how in Project design and evaluation IFAD governance & mandate, In depth knowledge of IFAD’s governance structure, mandate, strategic priorities and technical work IFAD partners, Knowledge of IFAD’s partners’ functioning and mandate, such as the public sector (e.g. governments and policy, institutions and system), non-state actors (NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, etc.) and private sector actors Performance management, Know-how in managing performance so that staff supervised deliver on the agreed objectives and meet their development needs while meeting the needs of IFAD. Proficiency in establishing clear performance goals (operational and behavioural) and learning plans as well as in evaluating the performance of staff against the set goals Interpersonal skills, Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others (e.g. visitors, clients, callers, etc.), including senior individuals (e.g. high-level meeting participants) Risk management (e.g. reputational), Identification and assessment of potential liabilities and risks in IFAD’s activities, particularly vis-à-vis third parties; ability to handle risks via contingency and mitigation strategies; (e.g. reputational) Position specific Rural finance, Expertise in inclusive rural finance: i.e. pro-poor rural and agricultural financial services (including savings, credit, insurance, payments, remittances, etc.), customer demand and capacities, financial service providers, financial systems and markets, and policy and regulations (micro, meso and macro level adapted support) Other Information IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD’s Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD. IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation. in line with its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy and policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.org. In accordance with IFAD’s provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD’s remuneration package, please visit IFAD’s compensation and benefits page on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements. See here. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews.In the interest of making most cost effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. This position is also included in the pool of positions made available to IFAD staff members in the context of the 2024 reassignment exercise. Priority will be given to internal staff in reassignment who are deemed appointable.
IFAD - International Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentCairo -
Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP’s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan. Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policy and guidance to support the results of UNDP’s Strategic Plan. BPPS’s staff provides technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP’s Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP’s development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts. BPPS’s Hubs on Nature, Climate, Energy, and Chemicals and Waste, with the support of the Vertical Fund Programme Support Oversight and Compliance Unit, work with governments, civil society, and private sector partners to integrate nature, climate, energy and waste related concerns into national and sector planning and inclusive growth policies, support country obligations under Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and oversee the implementation of the UN’s largest portfolio of in-country programming nature, climate change, energy and waste. This multi-billion-dollar portfolio encompasses: Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services including forests. Sustainable Land Management and Desertification including food and commodity systems. Water and Ocean Governance including SIDS. Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation. Sustainable Energy. Extractive Industries. Chemicals and Waste Management. Environmental Governance and Green/Circular Economy and SCP approaches. This work advances crosscutting themes on innovative finance, digital transformation, capacity development, human rights, gender equality, health, technology, and South-South learning. In addition to UNDP’s bilateral partnerships in Nature, Climate, Energy and Chemicals & Waste, UNDP is an accredited multilateral implementing agency of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), the Multilateral Fund (MLF), the Adaptation Fund (AF) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). As part of UNDP’s partnership with these vertical funds (VFs), UNDP’s Vertical Fund Programme Support Oversight and Compliance Unit supports UNDP’s Nature, Climate, Energy and Waste related Hubs and provides countries specialized integrated technical services for eligibility assessment, programme formulation, capacity development, policy advice, technical assistance, training and technology transfer, mobilization of co-financing, implementation oversight, results management and evaluation, performance-based payments and knowledge management services. Sound chemical and waste management could eliminate the hazardous chemicals and waste from the key value chains and facilitate the transition to sustainable production and consumption patterns towards circularity. Chemicals and Waste Hub has specialized technical and policy advisory teams in New York, Istanbul, Bangkok, Addis, Amman, and Panama to support clients’ countries through UNDP Regional Hubs and Country Offices to put in place the right mix of regulatory and financial incentives, remove institutional and policy barriers, and create enabling environments that attract and drive public and private sector investment into sustainable development. In doing this, the Chemicals and Waste Hub assists partner countries to access, combine, and sequence resources from a range of funds, financial instruments, and mechanisms, including GEF and MLF. This position is to support the portfolio development and oversight in the chemical and waste focal area for the LAC region by working closely with Senior Technical Advisor in Panama and Chemical and Waste Hub. Position Purpose The Regional Policy and Technical Specialist is primarily responsible for providing high-quality technical policy, programming, implementation support and oversight, and knowledge and capacity development services to UNDP country offices in the region. Secondary clients might include other UN agencies, governments and inter-governmental organizations, NGO’s, donors, and the like. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. Duties and Responsibilities Provision of Strategic Leadership, Innovation, Dialogue and Advocacy Provide support to establishing and maintaining a strategic understanding of, and engagement with, the substantive technical issues, institutions, and processes within the region, including establishing contact with and developing strategic partnerships with other agencies, donors, NGOs, the private sector, scientific institutions and the like. Contributing to identification, development and implementation of new strategic programming opportunities and partnerships in the area of sound chemicals and waste management, resource efficiency, circular economy, plastic reduction and recycling. Participating in global work-planning meetings, regional strategic planning, pipeline management exercises, etc. Participating in cross-substantive area technical dialogue, common strategic visioning, mainstreaming, programming, and other collaboration within the regional team. Mobilize, foster, and strengthen strategic partnerships with UN entities and other relevant regional bodies and provide substantive inputs to those partnerships in support of UNDP initiatives. Advocate policy and programme progress that UNDP is supporting in various fora including relevant global and regional meetings (e.g., regional meeting of BRS, GFC, network meeting of the Montreal Protocol, Mercury group meeting, Plastics, etc.) and in the relevant stakeholder consultation process including academia and civil society. Advise and support Regional Team on trends and issues with respect to the substantive technical area. Ensure Effective Programming and Management Supporting the development of strategic policy and guidance for strengthening UNDP Country Offices with chemicals and waste project design and implementation, including alignment with national priorities. Advising on development of and advocacy for specific policy analysis and development tools and guidance in support of programming and finance for sound chemicals and waste management. Supporting the establishment of a trusted leadership role within the region. Sourcing of technical expertise and support, including assisting with the preparation of TORs, identification and evaluation of experts and reviewing reports. Contributing to regional retreats, focal area retreats, regional strategic planning, pipeline management exercises, etc. Promoting gender equity/empowerment in programming opportunities. Guiding to ensure that strategies and projects are aligned to country outcomes and UNDP corporate environment results in internal UNDP project tracking systems (e.g., ERBM); Maintaining quality and accuracy in data and project management systems (e.g., PIMS+), management of Quantum Risks logs, and portfolio delivery rates. Monitoring to ensure expected quality standards are maintained in project implementation reviews. Provide guidance to the RCU to internalize lessons from evaluations in programming in the region. Provision of Policy Advisory and Resource Mobilization Track the international policy discussion and development under the Montreal Protocol and its Kigali Amendment, Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm conventions, Minamata Convention, recommend to UNDP Country Offices, and Hub Management new policy and strategic alignment options. Provide trainings to the partners and stakeholders in the programme countries in the LAC region on policies and progress of the Montreal Protocol, Stockholm Convention, Minamata Convention, GEF and MLF. Contribute the crosscutting work of plastic governance in both chemicals & waste management and ocean protection into a coherent policy and programming framework. Foster policy innovation in the specific thematic area to enhance programme delivery. Assist in the provision of timely quality information and technical advice on the source of funds’ policies, priorities, and activities. Work with UNDP country offices and partners, draft, revise, finalize and help edit concepts and project documents for submission to donors. Advise on the coordination of design, preparation, submission and approval of project proposals and requests for project development financing. Support the liaison with potential (co)financing agencies and institutions. Ensure Development Impact, Quality Assurance, and Risk Management Guide with inception, contracting and start-up of projects, including establishment of indicators, benchmarks, and work plans. Advise and support UNDP country offices in the supervision, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, troubleshooting and adaptive management of approved projects, including preparing and reviewing annual reports, work plans and budget, provide technical support on major procurement process in projects, timely completion of progress implementation report, project completion report, mid-term reviews and terminal evaluation. Maintain project and portfolio information and corporate information systems. Develop guidance and tools for country offices to utilize in operationalizing project inception, contracting and start-up of projects, including the establishment of indicators, benchmarks, and work plans. Maintain quality/accuracy of data and documents in UNDP project management systems. Monitor the implementation of projects to ensure expected quality standards, gender mark, stakeholder consultation, compliance with safeguards requirements and other UNDP POPP requirements. Monitor the delivery of the work plan and budget utilization and provide support to improve the delivery. Provide support to UNDP Country offices and execution partners to address significant implementation challenges, identify the projects at risk and facilitate the implementation of risk mitigation measures. Engage with UNDP Country Support Team in regional hub on project progress, delivery, and troubleshooting. Supporting UNDP HQ, country offices and partners on the communication of the project result, innovation, experience, and lessons learned. Facilitate Learning, Knowledge Management and Self Development Evaluating, capturing, codifying, synthesizing lessons and stimulating the uptake of best practices and knowledge, including the development of resource kits and other knowledge materials. Peer reviewing, commenting on, and seeking to improve, the technical quality of projects, policies, practices, guidelines, advisory notes, publications and the like. Assisting with preparation of regional Community of Practice meetings. Preparing and delivering training courses, as needed. Contribute cross-regional exchange of knowledge by collaborating with policy teams in HQ to research, develop and share knowledge-based tools and guidance to help influence/advance policy dialogue in the thematic area and present such material at various fora. Developing knowledge products of relevance to UNDP’s support to countries on sound chemicals and waste management. Developing and carrying out a personal learning plan. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Competencies Core:Achieve Results Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact. Think Innovatively: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems. Learn Continuously: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences. Adapt with Agility: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands. Act with Determination: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results. Engage and Partner: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration. Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity. Cross-Functional & Technical:Business Development: System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Business Management: Results-based Management Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Business Management: Portfolio Management Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization´s programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment. Business Management: Communications Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels. 2030 Agenda: Planet – Nature, Climate and Energy Chemicals and Waste management: practical application. Partnership Management: Relationship management Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust, and mutual understanding. Required Skills and Experience Education: Advanced University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, chemicals, economics, environment, finance and management or closely related field is required, OR A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in above-mentioned fields in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience, will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: Minimum of 5 years (with Master´s degree) or 7 years (with Bachelor´s degree) of experience in project/programme development and management in the Chemicals focal areas is required. Prior experience and knowledge of the institutions of the UN system, particularly international chemical conventions and relevant institutional mandates is highly desired. Demonstrated experience in providing policy advisory services in areas related to cooling, and/or chemicals, waste, plastics, circular economy is required. Experience working in the Latin America and the Caribbean region is desirable. Extended general experience in UNDP operational procedures (i.e., NIM) at the national level is an advantage. Substantive experience, knowledge and understanding of concepts and approaches relevant to supporting results-based programme management and implementation is an advantage. Full computer literacy is required. Language: Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period. Disclaimer Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rosters. Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination. UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warning! The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammePanamá -
Program Manager, Online Learning and Engagement
International Rescue CommitteeNew York, United States of America -
Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The Executive Office (ExO) provides vision, innovation and organizational leadership, and strategically directs and manages UNV. The ExO defines UNV’s long-term goals and immediate objectives, taking into account UN General Assembly resolutions and UNDP/UNFPA/UNOPS Executive Board decisions. The ExO leads the organization’s development, articulation and implementation of the substantive, financial and operational aspects of the UNV programme, e.g. strategies, policies and guidelines. Reporting to the Programme Specialist, RBM, the Programme Associate, RBM, is responsible for corporate taxonomy, data gathering, processing and compiling, ensuring accuracy, integrity and timeliness, in close coordination and information exchange with the Programme Analysts, RBM, in the Regional Offices. Such data includes volunteer statistics, financial data and other data for performance monitoring and reporting. The Associate takes part in the quality control efforts to ensure and leverage quality results. Duties and Responsibilities Quality assurance and coordination of volunteer data and reporting In close consultation with Volunteer Solutions Section (VSS) and Information and Communications Technology Section (ICTS) conduct assessment of data accuracy, quality and reliability (UVP, Quantum) by running consistency checks and investigating causes of discrepancies and proposing corrective actions; Periodically review and monitor existing data to ensure information required for reporting purposes is entered correctly and ensure that appropriate action is taken; Review and provide inputs to adjustments and enhancements of UNV’s volunteer data management applications (UVP, Quantum, VRA, CRM) to ensure key data is captured for corporate reporting purposes; Provide corporate volunteer statistics required for the UNV Annual Report, corporate reviews and evaluations, the Executive Board report, and partner outreach and communications documents; Liaise with the Information and Communications Technology Section, Volunteer Services Centre, Volunteer Solutions Section, Financial Resources Management Section, and Regional Offices to provide information on the development of real-time data collection and business intelligence needs; Prepare and provide bi-annual UN Volunteer snapshots and other data to facilitate monitoring of progress. Analysis of corporate planning and performance Carry out trends analysis for establishment of performance measurements, such as by country, region, sector, theme, partner agency, gender, funding source and other variables; Compile and maintain historical data on UN Volunteer statistics, ensuring accuracy, consistency and clear presentation, including quality control aspects; Prepare data in response to ad hoc queries and requests from internal and external clients; Provide corporate management information and reports on all aspects of UN Volunteer data and statistics; Support SVF Steering Committee with data collection, SVF reports reconciliation and other SVF technical and data integrity matters. Capacity building, innovation and knowledge management Contribute to knowledge building and sharing on volunteer mobilization and Results-Based Management; Co-facilitate RBM meetings and knowledge networks to actively promote exchange of experiences and good practices; Act as the corporate focal point for internal and external stakeholders on UNV taxonomy and reporting; Provide inputs and feedback for the improvement of systems and related processes that enable the Executive Office’s timely and quality delivery; Stay abreast of and share innovative results reporting and business intelligence solutions, best practices and lessons learned within the peace, development and volunteerism sectors. Management, helpdesk and enhancement of corporate RBM tools Ensure adequate testing of reporting solutions and dashboards for volunteer reporting (VRA), business intelligence (BI) and volunteer mobilization forecast (CRM VMF); Support the development and delivery of training packages (onsite and online) to UNV staff, in close coordination with the Capacity Development and Learning team at UNV; Provide helpdesk functions and support delivery of the volunteer reporting (VRA), business intelligence (BI) and volunteer mobilization forecast (CRM VMF) services; Ensure adequate internal oversight and pro-active communication with vendors on the operation and enhancements of RBM tools. Administrative and team support Focal point for Executive Office on financial and budget matters; creation of requests for payments; facilitation of Charts of Accounts for Executive Office budget, requests for budget revisions, monitoring expenditure; liaison with Financial Resources Management Section; Procurement focal point for Executive Office, creating all requisitions and procurement plans for the office; Supports with travel plans creation and liaison with Travel Unit; Provide other varied support as needed/requested within the RBM team and the broader Executive Office, including meeting minutes and correspondence. Competencies Core Competencies: Achieve Results Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationship Enable Diversity and Inclusion Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Results-based Management Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results Communication Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels Data collection Being skilled in Data Sorting, Data Cleaning, Survey Administration, Presentation and Reporting including collection of Real-Time Data (e.g. mobile data, satellite data, sensor data) Data Management & Analytics Knowledge in data management, data sciences, ability to structure data, develop dashboard and visualization. Design data warehouses, data lakes or data platforms concepts. Familiarity with Machine leaning, natural language processing or generation and the use of artificial intelligence to support predictive analytics. CDMP or TOGAF9 or equivalent certification desirable. People analytics Ability to generate and align people data with business intelligence data to inform strategic decision- making; knowledge of databases, their architecture, integration and landscape; ability to create and use data models; knowledge of visualization techniques. Gathering and using data and information to provide insights into people issues and guide decision-making. Required Skills and Experience Education: Secondary education; University degree in development studies, social sciences, economics, data science, business administration, or similar subject matter is highly desirable, but it is not a requirement. Experience: Minimum of 7 years (with high school diploma) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in data analysis, quality insurance and reporting; Knowledge of Business Intelligence and data systems highly desirable; Proficiency in MS Suite applications, with advanced working knowledge of Excel; Working knowledge of UNDP/UNV/UN systems such as Quantum an asset, as well as knowledge of other corporate accounting/ERP systems; Fluency in English; Proficiency in an additional official UN language (particularly Arabic, French or Spanish) is an asset. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period. Disclaimer Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The successful candidate will hold a UNDP letter of appointment. This post is for local recruitment only. It is open to citizens of the European Union (EU) member states or holders of residence and unlimited work permits for Germany. All travel, interview and relocation costs, if any, incurred to take up an appointment at the duty station in Bonn are at the expense of the applicant. Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 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UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammeBonn -
El Fondo Verde para el Clima (FVC) fue establecido en el contexto de la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas para el Cambio Climático con el propósito de contribuir de forma significativa y ambiciosa a los esfuerzos mundiales para enfrentar el cambio climático. El Fondo promueve un cambio de paradigma hacia un desarrollo bajo en carbono y resiliente al cambio climático, en el marco de un desarrollo sostenible, mediante el apoyo financiero a los países en desarrollo para reducir sus emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y adaptarse a los impactos del cambio climático. La Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático (CMNUCC), en su decisión 1/CP.21 –Adopción del Acuerdo de París– invita a los actores no estatales, incluyendo al sector privado, “a que acrecienten sus esfuerzos y apoyen las medidas destinadas a reducir las emisiones y/o a aumentar la resiliencia y disminuir la vulnerabilidad a los efectos adversos del cambio climático” (CMNUCC, 2015). Las acciones que se han impulsado para reducir las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero (GEI) y limitar el calentamiento global no son suficientes para lograr el objetivo que la sociedad global se ha propuesto bajo el Acuerdo de París, por lo que la movilización de todos los actores es prioritaria. En Febrero de 2024 se aprobó el proyecto financiado por el Programa de apoyo preparatorio del Fondo Verde del Clima (FVC) “Alineando y aumentando los flujos financieros públicos y privados hacia los compromisos y prioridades climáticas de Uruguay -(URU/24/002)”. Para cumplir con su objetivo de contribuir al aumento de los flujos de financiamiento tanto públicos como privados hacia la acción climática, el proyecto se propone implementar los siguientes componentes: – Desarrollar las capacidades del sector financiero y no financiero e integrar herramientas relacionadas con la financiación verde/climática; Mejorar la información del país sobre las brechas de financiamiento y las oportunidades de inversión privada en distintos sectores económicos y socio/ambientales incluidos en los compromisos climáticos del país en las Contribuciones Determinadas a nivel Nacional (NDC por su sigla en inglés); Tomando como base la primera etapa de la taxonomía de finanzas verdes actualmente en desarrollo, continuar el desarrollo de las siguientes etapas y apoyar el avance en su implementación; Desarrollar una propuesta que incluya herramientas tales como guías, estándares, metodologías, y capacitación para que el sector financiero incorpore riesgos y oportunidades relacionados con el clima en sus modelos de negocios. El Ministerio de Ambiente (MA), a través de la Dirección Nacional de Cambio Climático, como Autoridad Nacional Designada (AND) de Uruguay frente al FVC, es el promotor y beneficiario del proyecto. Por su parte, el Banco Central del Uruguay (BCU) y el Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas (MEF) son contrapartes clave para la implementación de las actividades e integran el comité técnico del proyecto junto al MA. 3. Alcance del trabajo El/la coordinador/a del proyecto trabajará bajo la supervisión diaria del PNUD en estrecha articulación con las entidades promotoras (MA) y beneficiarias del proyecto (MA, BCU, MEF). Será responsable de la coordinación y gestión del proyecto, y brindará insumos técnicos y visión estratégica sobre cómo incorporar la agenda climática nacional en todos los productos del proyecto. El/la Coordinador/a realizará las siguientes actividades generales vinculadas a las tareas de coordinación: Realizar la planificación operativa anual, asegurar la ejecución de las actividades del proyecto y el cumplimiento del cronograma y elaborar los reportes del proyecto; Asegurar el cumplimiento de los indicadores establecidos en el marco lógico del proyecto Mantener el flujo de información entre todos los miembros del comité técnico del proyecto, durante toda la ejecución, y convocar las reuniones de coordinación; Identificar eventuales nudos críticos que puedan presentarse durante la ejecución de las actividades y recomendar soluciones y alternativas para superarlos en forma oportuna; Elaborar los términos de referencia para contratar consultores individuales, empresas consultoras y contratos de servicios que contengan aspectos de naturaleza técnica que permitan cumplir con los objetivos del proyecto. Revisar los productos y supervisar las actividades realizadas por los consultores/as y empresas contratadas por el proyecto para la obtención de los objetivos y resultados previstos. Apoyar en la elaboración de la estrategia de comunicación del proyecto; Realizar propuestas para la reorientación de las actividades del Proyecto (actividades y presupuesto) de ser necesario; Organizar y proporcionar apoyo técnico, logístico y de coordinación a todas las misiones y actividades del proyecto. Además, el/la coordinador/a tendrá bajo su responsabilidad el desarrollo de algunas actividades y productos técnicos, con la colaboración del resto de los/las consultores/as del equipo, entre ellos: Diseño e implementación de un programa de capacitación sobre finanzas climáticas y ambientales según grupos de interés nacionales de sectores privado y financiero, y organizar un taller regional en Uruguay Elaboración de análisis costo-beneficio de medidas de las NDC priorizadas por parte del Comité del proyecto, y coordinación de los estudios e insumos necesarios para desarrollar una propuesta de estrategia de financiamiento con enfoque de género para la implementación de las NDCs Análisis de soluciones/tecnologías climáticas con potencial de inversión privada y un plan de acción junto con el/la experto/a en finanzas, y validar el plan de acción con partes interesadas incluyendo el SNRCC. Apoyo al proceso de desarrollo de la taxonomía de finanzas sostenibles y colaboración en la elaboración de una herramienta y guía metodológica para su aplicación por instituciones financieras. 4. Acuerdo Institucional El puesto reporta a la Analista del Programa de Desarrollo Sostenible Inclusivo del PNUD en estrecha coordinación con los demás miembros del Comité Técnico del Proyecto, Ministerio de Ambiente, Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas y Banco Central del Uruguay. Acceder a los Términos de Referencia aquí: https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2024-08/TDR_NPSA_Readiness%20Climate%20Specialist%20Project%20Coordinator.pdf
UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammeMontevideo -
Technical Officer
World Health OrganizationManila, Philippines -
Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative (DRR), the Programme Management Analyst plays a crucial role in enhancing organizational effectiveness and achieving strategic objectives. This position supports the management team in building partnerships and strategically mobilizing resources, while also focusing on finance and budget management, monitoring and evaluation, strategic planning, and risk management. Additionally, the Programme Management Analyst is instrumental in implementing the Country Office (CO) resource mobilization and partnership-building strategy. This role involves conducting donor intelligence, enhancing UNDP’s positioning within the UN family, and fostering strategic partnerships with government entities, donors, the private sector, and civil society organizations (CSOs). All activities are conducted in close collaboration with other PMSU staff, as well as Programme and Operations teams. This role necessitates maintaining a robust network with colleagues from UNDP, other UN Agencies, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), government officials, and various donors to ensure the effective coordination and implementation of programme objectives. Position Purpose: Under the overall guidance) and the direct supervision of Deputy Resident Representative (DRR), the Programme Management Analyst will work closely with the Heads of Programme Units, OM, the Operations teams and Programme and project teams. The Analyst is expected to build lasting relationships with different units and project managers to strengthen information sharing, cohesion, and synergies within the office. This shall foster a conducive environment underpinned by a shared vision and collaboration to achieve the CO’s aspirations. Duties and Responsibilities Coordination and support of the Programme Units and Operations Units to ensure the CO adheres to and complies with corporate policies and procedures: Effective application of RBM tools in the country programme includes establishing management targets (BSC), monitoring achievement of results, guiding Programme portfolios in their oversight functions, and regularly monitoring progress data on UNDP-led indicators in the UNSDCF M&E framework. Organizational set-up and fully functional project management systems to create best possible enabling environment for high level performance of Project Teams. Efficient support with designing and formulation of programme interventions, translating UNDP priorities into local interventions. Coordination of programme implementation with the executing agencies. Monitor implementation of programme and projects risk mitigation measures in relation to UNDP’s Enterprise Risk Management Policy. Ensure sound planning and monitoring of financial resources of the UNDP Programme and implementation: Strategic oversight of planning, budgeting, implementing and monitoring of the country programme, tracking use of financial resources in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. Organizing bi-annual work planning and progress reviews. Effective monitoring and analysis of programme financial resources, including CO delivery, resource mobilization, TRAC allocation, revenue management, and cost recovery through GMS and DPC, complemented by periodic monitoring of dashboards and exceptions with identification of remedial actions. Implementation of effective internal controls, proper functioning of an efficient financial resource management system; Support the effective implementation of the Internal Control Framework in collaboration with the Operations Unit Continuous analysis and monitoring of the financial situation for development projects. Ensures the preparation and application of annual audit plans, coordinates all audit exercises (NIM, DIM, and CO) among staff, ensures compliance with audit policies and timeframes, and assures CARDS updates with reviews of outstanding audit recommendations. Coordination of the HACT exercise to ensure HACT full implementation. Elaboration of the framework and conditions of contributions within the CO resources mobilization efforts. Monitoring of cost-sharing contributions Advice to Programme and Project Staff on different donor reporting requirements; monitoring of financial reports to be submitted to donors Quality assurance of Letter of agreements, Responsible Party Agreements and other legal instruments. Ensure implementation of the resources mobilization strategy: Elaboration of the framework and conditions of contributions within the CO resources mobilization efforts. Monitoring of cost-sharing contributions Advice to Programme and Project Staff on different donor reporting requirements; monitoring of financial reports to be submitted to donors. Support the implementation of Result-based Management (RBM) including oversight of Monitoring and Evaluation practices, and provision of quality assurance to the programme and project implementation: Support to the development/maintenance of M&E system, based on Results Based Management, which ensures quality control of programme operations and results; Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation with the aim of measuring the impact of the CO programme; Coordination of the implementation of the evaluation plan, regular updates of the Evaluation Resource Centre; Support the utilization of evaluation findings and recommendations in improving programme quality; Manage a quality and accountable reporting system; Review and quality assurance of development Projects’ work plans and budgets Support the development of Social and Environmental Standards (SES) plans and monitoring of risks; Providing support and quality assurance of legal documents, including LOAs, MoUs, MCGs and Cost Sharing Agreements based on UNDP rules and regulations; Carry out additional tasks within your functional scope as required to ensure the smooth operation of the office. Competencies Core: Achieve Results:LEVEL 2 Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work Think Innovatively:LEVEL 2 Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking Learn Continuously:LEVEL 2 Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning Adapt with Agility:LEVEL 2 Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process Act with Determination:LEVEL 2 Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously Engage and Partner:LEVEL 2 Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships Enable Diversity and Inclusion:LEVEL 2 Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making People Management: UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site. Cross-Functional & Technical: Business direction and strategy – Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP’s objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions Audit and Investigation – Financial and Managerial Accounting: Key concepts and principles of financial accounting, Interpret financial analysis, managerial accounting, etc Business direction and strategy – Effective decision making: Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority, area of expertise and resources Business Management – Resource management: Ability to allocate and use resources in a strategic or tactical way in line with principles of accountability and integrity Partnership management – Resource mobilization: Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities, and establish a plan to meet funding requirements Required Skills and Experience Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Development Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, law, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in any of the above mentioned, fields with additional 2 years relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master’s Degree. Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience with Master’s (or) four years with Bachelor’s degree in providing management advisory services, hands-on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects and establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments; Preferred qualifications include demonstrated expertise in financial management, experience managing audit processes, and proficiency in reviewing legal agreements. Familiarity with office software packages and experience with web-based management systems are highly desirable. Experience in the UN and/or other development agencies is an asset; Knowledge of UN systems, i.e. Quantum, and Power BI is an asset. Experience or knowledge in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of complex projects involving strategic national stakeholders and international organizations desirable Sound understanding of results-based management practices and quantification of development is desirable Proven communication and analytical skills, and ability to work in a sensitive environment requiring liaison and collaboration with multiple actors Demonstrated capacity development of state and non-state actors on various mechanisms and processes to adequately report Language: Fluency in English Russian and Kazakh is required. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period. Disclaimer Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. 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UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammeNur-Sultan -
This position is open to Nigerian Nationals Only BACKGROUND The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response efforts. OCHA’s mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness, prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. This job opening is being advertised for the position of Administration and Finance Officer NOC located in the OCHA Abuja Office and reports to the Head, Administration and Finance Officer (P3). Key Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Head, Administration and Finance Officer (P3), the Administration and Finance Officer will be responsible for the following duties: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT Effectively coordinates actions relative to the administration of human resource activities, e. g., recruitment, placement, promotion, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training etc., ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures. Defines conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations. In collaboration with the local UNDP office, coordinate actions related to recruitment and administration of national staff. Provide guidance on requirements of performance appraisal system and maintain a system to track compliance. Maintain confidential personnel files, ensuring that information is complete and updated. Ensure that separating staff finalize in-country formalities prior to their departure. Ensure that staff time and attendance is properly recorded, verified, and submitted in a timely manner to UNDP for national staff and to the Executive Office, for international staff. BUDGET AND FINANCE Takes the lead with respect to the preparation and implementation of the work programme, ensuring that financial resources are utilized to implement activities in accordance with the Programme Budget and allotments issued. Monitors and reviews the work programme and budget by conducting regular and special reviews to assess progress of actual work versus the programme plan. Coordinates the production of programme reports. Defines requirements and work with systems units with respect to improving budget reporting systems and cost-effective utilisation of program resources. Provide guidance to functional units on financial accountability within programme responsibilities and on the effective use of programme resources. Coordinate the production of financial reports for headquarters and donors. Monitor and follow up on outstanding NGO and UN Agency reports for grants and allocations provided to third parties. Manage petty cash in accordance with established procedures, maintain accurate and complete petty cash records and receipts, and ensure that replenishments are done in a timely manner. Prepare payroll for national staff and follow up with UNDP on monthly payment orders for international staff to ensure timely payments. Verify inter-office vouchers (IOVs) prepared by UNDP to confirm accuracy of accounts and to allow for reconciliation with OCHA’s accounting system. Ensure proper management of office assets, including maintenance of inventory, physical verification of assets and disposal of assets. Provide information needed to respond to audit observations/findings. Provide guidance to functional units on financial accountability within programme responsibilities and on the effective use of programme resources. Develops procedures and implement same to ensure that accounting and financial management controls are consistent with UN policy and practice. Supervises and/or provides guidance on financial administration and management information issues and practices to colleagues. Provides guidance and leadership to more junior staff. PROCUREMENT: Plans, develops, and manages all procurement activities within the delegation of Authority and contractual aspects of the OCHA regional procurements for the provision of various Goods & Services, considering local economic and other conditions. Advises requisitioning offices/units and recipient entities on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stage of the procurement cycle. Prepares/oversees preparation and distribution of the request for quotations and manages/conducts all aspects of quotations evaluation. Formulates strategies and designs innovative solutions to resolve issues/conflicts for complex procurement projects. Establishes and maintains work program and schedule for ongoing contracts and newly planned ones. Signs procurement orders up to the authorized limit, and, in case where the amount exceeds authorized signature authority, prepare submissions for review and approval by the authorized official. Conducts market research to keep abreast of market developments; researches and analyzes statistical data and market reports on the world commodity situation, production patterns and availability of good and services. Identifies new technologies, and products/services, evaluates and recommends potential supply sources and participates in the incorporation of research results into the procurement program. Provides technical advice on procurement activities to officials of substantive units during all phases of the procurement cycle. Timely and proper preparation of procurement plans for the office and projects, establishment of the deadlines and monitoring of their implementation. Establishment and implementation of proper monitoring system and control of procurement processes including organization of RFQ, ITB or RFP, receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with rules and regulations. Oversees adherence to contractual agreements, recommends amendments and extensions of contracts, and advises concerned parties on contractual rights and obligations. Prepares a variety of procurement-related documents, contracts, communications, guidelines, instructions, etc Assists in the procurement process for assigned activities. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION Oversees work related to procurement, billing, and receipt of income from various services, operational travel programme, procurement monitoring and evaluation of vendor contracts/payment to vendors and individual contractors for services. Reviews adequacy of departmental space requirements. In collaboration with the Department of Safety and Security (DSS) and Head of OCHA field office assist in ensuring Minimum Operation Security Standards (MOSS) compliance for vehicles, office, and residential premises. Ensure that the office premises are well maintained and provided with common services. Oversees the identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software, and systems, coordinating enhancements as necessary. In line with regional office priorities, provides physical and remote surge support to OCHA Offices in MENA Region on various aspects of administrative functions. Performs any other duties as may be assigned. COMPETENCIES PROFESSIONALISM Knowledge of administrative, budgetary, financial and human resources policies and procedures. Ability to apply various United Nations administrative rules and regulations in work situations. Conceptual analytical and evaluate skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. ACCOUNTABILITY Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. PLANNING & ORGANIZING Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Qualifications: Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, law or a related field is required. OR A first-level university degree in combination with additional seven (7) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: A minimum of 5 years with a Master’s degree and/or 7 Years with a Bachelor’s degree of progressively responsible experience in administration, finance, accounting, human resources management or a related field is required. A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in the field (actual setting where a mission and/or project is being implemented) in emergency situations (complex emergency or natural disaster) is desirable. Experience with Umoja or similar enterprise resource planning tools is desirable. Experience handling finance-related matters in a humanitarian context within the UN common system or other comparable international organizations is desirable. Experience in the region is desirable. Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Applicant information about rosters UNOCHA reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNOCHA at the same grade level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements. Non-discrimination UNOCHA has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNOCHA is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin, or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fees in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammeAbuja -
Finance Officer/ Pooled Fund
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian AffairsOdessa, Ukraine -
Background Le contexte humanitaire au Tchad est caractérisé par les conséquences de la crise du sahel qui affecte de millions de personnes vulnérables, ainsi qu’à des problématiques humanitaires persistantes liées à l’insécurité croissante sur certaines parties du territoire et dans les pays voisins à l’Est et au Sud, ainsi qu’aux défis socioéconomiques, sanitaires et climatiques, dans un contexte de transition politique. L’exposition aux effets du changement climatique, l’ampleur des violences perpétrées par des groupes armés dans la région du bassin du Lac Tchad, la fragilité de la situation sécuritaire dans les pays limitrophes et les conflits intercommunautaires dans un contexte de sous-développement, pérennisent la situation humanitaire au Tchad. Le pays a par ailleurs connu également ces dernières années, des inondations, des épidémies et la situation alimentaire et nutritionnelle reste critique. Près de 5,3 millions de personnes (51% de femmes) souffrent d’insécurité alimentaire dont 1,8 million en insécurité alimentaire sévère, selon la situation projetée du cadre harmonisé de mars 2023. Plus d’un million de personnes sont en situation de déplacement parmi lesquelles 588 000 réfugiés, 381 289 déplacés internes, 119 121 retournés tchadiens venus des pays limitrophes et 22 112 retournés anciens déplacés. A ces personnes s’ajoutent plus de 1,4 million de personnes qui ont été affectées par les inondations de 2022. Vue la nature de la situation humanitaire et la nécessité de soutenir la recherche des solutions durables, la réponse humanitaire s’inscrit dans une dynamique de l’opérationnalisation du nexus Humanitaire – Développement – Paix. Pour renforcer l’analyse de protection et d’accès humanitaire au sein de l’unité de Réponse et Financement humanitaire et Coordination de terrain, le bureau OCHA Tchad a ouvert des postes de Chargé National des Affaires Humanitaires au sous bureau OCHA d’Abéché, de BagaSola, d’Adré de grade NOB/ICS9. Position Purpose Connaissance d’un éventail d’assistance humanitaire, de secours d’urgence et des questions humanitaires connexes, y compris les approches et les techniques permettant d’aborder les problèmes. Capacité d’analyse et, en particulier, capacité d’analyser et d’articuler la dimension humanitaire des questions qui nécessitent une réponse coordonnée des Nations unies. Capacité à identifier les problèmes et de faire preuve de jugement dans l’application de l’expertise technique pour résoudre un large éventail de problèmes. Duties and Responsibilities Sous la supervision directe du Chef du Sous bureau, le/la titulaire aura principalement la charge de : Assister le Chef du sous-bureau dans l’analyse de la situation humanitaire et sécuritaire, ainsi que dans la coordination des activités de plaidoyer et de réponse aux besoins humanitaires des populations affectés par les conflits Suivre, analyser et faire des rapports sur la réponse et l’évolution de la situation humanitaire, les programmes de secours et de gestion des catastrophes ou les situations d’urgence ; Participer à la collecter des informations nécessaires à l’élaboration des rapports (publics et/ou internes) et autres produits OCHA (IWR, Profil humanitaire, Snapshot, Sitrep, listes de contacts, calendrier de réunions, etc) ; Participer à des projets complexes et de grande envergure, y compris des missions d’évaluation, la communication avec les leaders communautaires sur l’accès ; Participer dans le système de la coordination humanitaire, veiller à l’implémentation des plans d’action des groupes de travail existant ; Aider les homologues des gouvernements nationaux à renforcer leur capacité à gérer les situations d’urgence, l’accès humanitaire et l’acceptance communautaire ; Elaborer des indicateurs spécifiques du pays en collaboration avec des experts locaux et assurer le suivi de ces indicateurs ; Recommander des actions basées sur l’analyse des informations pertinentes ; Servir de point focal principal pour les questions liées aux thématiques humanitaires, notamment en ce qui concerne la sauvegarde des principes humanitaires, l’accès humanitaire et la fourniture efficace de l’aide humanitaire ; Aider ou diriger, le cas échéant, à la préparation de rapports d’études, de documents de référence, de directives politiques, de correspondance, de présentations, etc. ; Travailler en partenariat avec d’autres agences humanitaires pour planifier et évaluer des programmes complexes d’aide humanitaire et d’urgence ; Organiser, planifier et participer aux missions d’évaluation multisectorielle, interagence, intersectorielle voire des mission exclusives OCHA pour la mise à jour de la situation dans les zones d’intérêt dans la zone de couverture ; Effectuer d’autres tâches selon les besoins Impact Les principaux résultats attendus entraîneront les répercussions sur l’efficacité générale du bureau OCHA Tchad, y compris sur l’amélioration des résultats et des services offerts aux clients. Une vision à long terme de la situation humanitaire au Tchad, et assurer le partage des connaissances et la collecte d’informations ; Les grandes tendances sur la situation humanitaire et de développement dans la zone couverte par le sous bureau sont connues à temps et reçoivent un suivi approprié du sous bureau Un lien existe à travers le partage d’informations entre différents cadres de coordination Les principaux outils et documents d’analyse et d’information sont à jour. Une meilleure communication existe et est facilitée entre OCHA, ses partenaires et les autorités du milieu. Competencies Core Comptencies Atteindre les résultats: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work Penser de façon innovante: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking Apprendre continuellement: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning S’adapter avec Agilité: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process Agir avec détermination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously S’engager et s’associer: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships Activer la diversité et l’inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Droit – Plaidoyer et présentation juridiques: La capacité d’articuler et de présenter une analyse juridique oralement, à la fois dans un format persuasif et objectif et pour une variété de publics différents (par exemple, les gouvernements, les tribunaux administratifs, les arbitres, la direction, les donateurs et d’autres partenaires). Cette compétence nécessite une capacité à identifier les lignes d’argumentation, à anticiper les contre-arguments, à interagir de manière dynamique et engageante sur les questions juridiques, ainsi que la capacité de penser sur ses pieds et de manière stratégique, de manière orientée vers les solutions, face à de nouveaux faits ou des questions dans le contexte d’une discussion ou d’une présentation. Droit – Recherche juridique: La capacité d’identifier et de récupérer des informations pour soutenir les positions juridiques et la prise de décision de l’entreprise à partir de toutes les sources pertinentes. Dans le contexte du PNUD, cette compétence comprend, entre autres, la recherche proactive d’informations en prévision des différents angles que peut présenter une question donnée. Droit – Négociation: La capacité de diriger les efforts pour travailler avec les autres pour conclure ou régler une affaire. Ce sont souvent des compétences générales et incluent des capacités telles que la communication, la persuasion, la planification, l’élaboration de stratégies et la coopération. Dans le contexte du PNUD, cette compétence implique de travailler en étroite collaboration avec le client pour comprendre les paramètres d’une solution acceptable, d’aider les unités commerciales à résoudre les différends commerciaux et de travailler avec les membres du personnel ou leurs représentants légaux pour résoudre un grief, une réclamation ou un problème. La négociation implique souvent de travailler avec des collègues d’opinions différentes pour arriver à une solution d’entreprise acceptable. Droit – Gérer la relation client: La capacité d’interagir avec différents niveaux de gestion et entre différentes agences et bureaux pour obtenir des informations, développer des approches juridiques et résoudre des problèmes, cette compétence comprend la liaison avec les homologues et la détermination de la meilleure séquence dans laquelle traiter un problème, où l’information, en particulier pour le PNUD, peut être réparti entre différentes agences indépendantes des Nations Unies. Droit Juridique – Compétences en rédaction juridique: La capacité d’analyser les modèles de faits et de présenter une argumentation sous forme écrite. Cela inclut la capacité de rédiger des mémorandums, des mémoires juridiques et d’autres soumissions à des parties externes, à la fois dans un format de plaidoyer et objectif, et des avis juridiques. Cela inclut également la capacité de transmettre des analyses juridiques et des recommandations aux parties internes sous forme écrite, avec une vue particulière vers la communication pour le public particulier qui peut ne pas être un avocat ou avoir une formation juridique. Gestion d’Entreprise – Communication: Aptitude à communiquer de manière claire, concise et sans ambiguïté à la fois par communication écrite et verbale ; adapter les messages et choisir des méthodes communication selon le public. Capacité à gérer les communications internes et externes, via les médias, les réseaux sociaux médias et autres canaux appropriés. Bonne aptitude analytique. Bonne aptitude à la communication orale et à la rédaction Gestion d’Entreprise – Planification et organisation: Élabore des objectifs clairs qui sont conformes aux stratégies convenues ; détermine les activités et les affectations prioritaires ; ajuste les priorités au besoin ; alloue le temps et les ressources nécessaires à l’accomplissement du travail ; prévoit les risques et les imprévus lors de la planification. Surveiller et ajuste les plans et les actions si nécessaire. Utiliser le temps de manière efficace. Démontrer une capacité de travail efficace dans un environnement difficile. Démontrer la capacité de travailler avec un minimum de supervision dans un milieu multiculturel. Esprit d’initiative. Required Skills and Experience Education: Avoir un diplôme universitaire de second cycle (Master ou équivalent) dans le domaine de la communication, sciences sociales, science de gestion, sciences politiques et/ou action humanitaire, en linguistique ; ou Disposer d’une (Licence ou équivalent) dans les domaines précités Experience: Avoir deux (2) années d’expérience professionnelle (avec un Master ou équivalent), quatre (4) années d’expérience avec (une Licence ou équivalent) dans la gestion de projet et de l’aide humanitaire ou la coopération au développement est requis Prouver une bonne connaissance du contexte humanitaire du pays est un atout Bonne connaissance des politiques liées à la sauvegarde des principes humanitaires est un atout Expérience dans la coordination des activités de terrain et gestion des opérations humanitaire, est un atout Expérience professionnelle dans le domaine humanitaire au sein d’une agence des Nations Unies ou ONG internationale est un atout Connaissance des logiciels Word, Excel, PowerPoint est requis ; Langues: La maîtrise de français (à l’oral et à l’écrit) est requise Connaissance de l’anglais, écrit et parlé est un atout Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period. 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1. Position Information Office/Unit/Project UNDP Turkey CO Inclusive and Sustainable Growth (ISG-PPI) Portfolio Supporting Textile, Leather, and Footwear Industries in Distressed Earthquake Provinces (STRIDE) and Villages of Tomorrow (VoT) Title Project Assistant (Provincial) Level NPSA 4 Duty station (City and Country) Hatay, Türkiye Type (Regular or Short term) Regular Office- or Home-based Home-Based Expected starting date 01.09. 2024 Expected Duration Until 31.07.2025 (with possible extension) Position Number 213852 2. Office/Unit/Project Description UNDP Türkiye aims to find practical solutions to Türkiye’s development challenges and manages projects together with the Turkish Government and other partners to address them. Since 1986 it has implemented over 80 programs across the country. In addition, the UNDP has played a major role in response to crises and disasters in Turkey and the surrounding region. UNDP Türkiye has positioned to contribute through three core areas: 1) Inclusive and Democratic Governance (IDG); 2) Inclusive and Sustainable Growth (ISG); and 3) Climate Change and Environment (CCE); and in addition to these core areas, UNDP Türkiye is emphasizing the role of Strategic Partnerships that cut across the entire country program as well as regionally and globally. The ISG Portfolio is geared towards addressing structural economic problems, such as productivity, innovation, the middle-income trap, multi-dimensional poverty, energy security and regional disparities, as well as challenges with social, environmental and economic repercussions, such as urbanization. Within the scope of Public Policies and Inequalities (PPI) Cluster of the ISG Portfolio, UNDP aims to improve sustainable economic growth, contributing productive, competitive and resilient economy, advocating for stronger participation of women and youth in the economy as well as supporting green growth and digitalization. For these purposes, UNDP Türkiye develops partnerships with the public and private sectors and the civil society. The earthquakes in Kahramanmaraş and Hatay on the 6th of February displaced an estimated 3.3 million people, with 2 million relocating to other provinces. According to TERRA, earthquakes destroyed 220,000 businesses (ILO), leading to a 33% decline in formal employment across the region, affecting 614,000 individuals. Earthquakes also damaged the industry sector severely. Before Hatay province alone accounted for 35% of footwear production in Türkiye. The Small Industrial Zone (SIZ) in Hatay housed 460-470 footwear producers, ranging from micro to medium-scale businesses. However, the SIZ suffered severe damage, leaving it inoperable for the time being and causing substantial losses of materials and equipment. Nevertheless, despite the combined efforts of the Turkish Government and the international community, Hatay is far from fully recovering due to the large scale and severity of the disaster. “Economic life remains severely disrupted, with employment plunging by over half in the worst-affected provinces.” Leather industries as leading manufacturing sectors in the region face a significantly reduced production capacity and labor supply. In the medium to long term, they may risk losing their supply contracts if they fail to find means to remedy the labor shortage. While loss or severe damage of equipment, material and structures abruptly disrupted production, disaster-related trauma and lack of proper living conditions including housing and social and public services remain leading causes for labor force gaps. Overall, the footwear sectors in the area are at risk of losing their supply chain and export capacity due to a fall in production capacity. The project, Supporting Textile, Leather, and Footwear Industries in Distressed Earthquake Provinces (STRIDE) aims to support the recovery and resilience of businesses and individuals in the leather/footwear sectors affected by earthquakes in Antakya/Hatay through the establishment of common-use facilities, and provision of sophisticated equipment. The project seeks to enhance production capacity and product quality for small businesses. Additionally, it aims to strengthen the business capacities of SMEs by providing business development support, including skill development training and networking opportunities. The project also focuses on empowering employment by offering technical vocational training and job matchmaking services, particularly targeting vulnerable populations like NEET youth and women. Finally, it aims to enhance resilience through mental health support services, including counseling and awareness-raising initiatives. By addressing both infrastructure and socio-economic needs, the project aims to contribute to the long-term recovery and sustainability of the earthquake-affected regions. There is a partnership whereby UNDP will be able to leverage its experience and field presence in the region; the DOĞAKA will quickly mobilize its resources for efficient implementation and bring in its regional knowledge; İHKİB Education Foundation will mobilize their sub-structures and member companies to provide technical skills building, job matchmaking, and business development support to footwear/leather sectors in Hatay. Also, the Disaster Mental Health Studies Association (TARDE) under Bilgi University will ensure the operationalization of the Occupational Mental Health Center in Reyhanlı. The other project, named Villages of Tomorrow, was designed as a sustainable response to the challenges which rural settlements face and affects the urban settlements. Global challenges such as migration from the rural regions to urban areas, increasing median age in the countryside, increasing costs, and decreasing factor productivity, problems in food value chains were at the core of the response. On the other hand, opportunities including digital tools as enablers of productivity and high life quality as well as tendencies to work and live in the rural following the global Covid-19 crisis were considered. Türkiye is among the countries where quality of living and economic opportunities needs to be supported. As defined in the national policy documents, regional plans as well as local agendas, rural areas are given specific importance. UNDP and Trendyol united their experience and strengths to design a rural development project while using digital tools as the main enablers. Variety and quality of local agricultural and handicraft products of Türkiye possesses a significant potential as high-value added, sustainable and environment-friendly assets, which could be used more as a livelihood input and a preserved cultural heritage. In accordance with the experience and priorities of Trendyol and UNDP’s commitment to 2030 agenda, the project has been positioned to use these assets as tools for development. Based on the 18-month initiation phase, the Villages of Tomorrow will ensure establishment of pilot villages where digital technologies are adopted both in economic and social life. The project also aims to establish a self-sustaining network of similar villages and position these villages as best practices. 3. Scope of Work The overall duty of the Project Assistant (Provincial) shall be mainly responsible for the coordination and monitoring of the projects activities. He/she will provide the project team with sufficient coordination/implementation and administrative support. In addition to their daily routine, the Project Assistant (Provincial) will also fulfil the tasks to be assigned by the UNDP Project Manager. The UNDP Project Assistant will have the following responsibilities: Under the Supporting Textile, Leather, and Footwear Industries in Distressed Earthquake Provinces (STRIDE) project and the Villages of Tomorrow Project Support the project team to ensure effective project planning and implementation. Assist in compiling and summarizing information and data for the formulation of project work plans. In consultation with project team, draft annual/quarterly budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements, and on other specific project related topics or issues. Support project implementation in accordance with the project documents, annual work plans and other agreements between UNDP and responsible partners. Review project documents for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures and identify inconsistencies for referral to supervisor. Compile, summarize and present basic information/data on a specific project and related topics or issues; Contribute to and support data collection for gender analysis and gender mainstreaming at the project level. Provide administrative and logistical support to ensure successful project delivery that includes organization/coordination of project events, procurement and finance-related activities, contract management, recruitment, and coordination of field visits and project-related missions. Support partnerships and resource mobilization. Establish and maintain contacts and cooperation with the relevant UN Agencies, government institutions, and other partners and relevant stakeholders. Provide support in updating database of the relevant public and development partners, and other stakeholders who are counterparts for the project. Support regular communication with partners, project counterparts, stakeholders, and beneficiaries. Support dissemination of high-quality information and visibility of the project activities among the stakeholders. Assist project team in identifying and gathering information on opportunities for resource mobilization. Provide support to the effective monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on progress of project implementation. Support implementation of the project monitoring system in alignment with its Monitoring and Evaluation framework to facilitate effective information sharing on project status and achievement of targets. Collect, analyze and present information for monitoring and evaluation of project implementation against project targets as well as for audit purposes. Assist team in the design and conduct of internal evaluations and surveys. Identify gaps in implementation and provide support in bridging those gaps in consultation with supervisor and partners. Support the organization of progress meetings, field, and study visits to monitor project implementation and support organization of workshops, roundtables, and conferences within the project. Assist in implementation of effective risk management for the project with a well-documented risk mitigation plan in place. Support monitoring of previously identified and emerging risks. Update the status of risks in relevant project risk logs and/or databases. Monitor project budget, financial resources, and accounting for effective and transparent use of available resources and to ensure accuracy and reliability of data/information used in financial reports. Support the preparation of weekly, quarterly, annual, and other requested project reports in line with monitoring and reporting guidelines and donor requirements. Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing relevant to the assigned project. Participate in training on internal procedures for the project staff and provide support to the organization of training and other capacity building activities as needed. Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Maintain organized records of project data, field activities, case studies, human-interest stories, photographs, and other relevant documents that can be drawn upon in support of knowledge sharing and advocacy. Supporting to coordinate the operations and activities in the common use shoe-upper production facility established under the project and the Occupational Mental Health Center, Supporting to ensure local coordination of other projects carried out in Hatay by UNDP, Supporting to coordinate the operations and activities in the Batıayaz Digital Center established under the project, The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. 4. Institutional Arrangement UNDP Project Assistant will be directly responsible to, reporting to, seeking approval/acceptance of output from the UNDP Project Manager. 5. Competencies Core Competencies Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies) Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management Working with Evidence and Data Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions, and supporting decision-making Business Management Digital Awareness and Literacy Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed Business Management Customer Satisfaction/Client Management Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers’ needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns. Business Management Communication Ability to communicate in a clear, concise, and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media, and other appropriate channels. Business Management Monitoring Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results. Technical – Finance Budget management Ability to support budgetary aspects of work planning process, drawing and management of team budgets Administration & Operations Event Management Support projects with event management including venue identification, accommodation, logistics, catering, transportation, and cash disbursements, etc. 6. Minimum Qualifications of the Successful NPSA Min. Academic Education Completion of High school/secondary school is required. University Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or equivalent field will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement Min. years of relevant Work experience Minimum of 4 years (with high school diploma) or 1 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible administrative or project experience is required Required skills Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages., Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section A minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible professional experience in administrative support and in providing assistance for project implementation and management, preferably in a civil service, NGO, or international organization environment, is preferred, Asset First level university degree in sociology, business administration, economics, international relations, law, engineering or related field will be a strong recommendation, but not a requirement, Asset: Experience in fully working on at least 1 project in collaboration with international institutions/organizations, Required Language(s) Proficiency in Turkish and English is required, Professional Certificates N/A
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Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Present in 166 countries and territories, UNDP supports governments in developing strong policies, institutions and partnerships to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Drawing on UNDP’s country presence and in close collaboration with UNDP’s Global Policy Network and the Development Coordination Office (DCO) in the UN Secretariat, the Effective Development Cooperation Team, located in the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy (BERA), provides policy and technical support to partner countries and UN Country Teams on development effectiveness, and supports the work of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation. Established through the Busan Partnership Agreement in 2011, the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (Global Partnership or GPEDC) is a multi-stakeholder initiative for driving development effectiveness, to “maximize the effectiveness of all forms of co-operation for development for the shared benefits of people, planet, prosperity and peace.” It brings together governments, bilateral and multilateral organizations, civil society, the private sector and representatives from parliaments and trade unions among others, who are committed to strengthening the effectiveness of their partnerships for development. The 2023-2026 Global Partnership Work Programme aims to strengthen the effectiveness of development cooperation to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and ensure that no one is left behind. The Work Programme outlines three strategic priorities; generating evidence through the GPEDC monitoring exercise; driving informed policy dialogue and action through country dialogues and strategic partnerships; and, fostering political awareness behaviour change and update through targeted outreach and advocacy. Since its inception, the Global Partnership has benefitted from institutional support from UNDP together with OECD, which together constitute the OECD-UNDP Joint Support Team. Annex 3 of the 2022 Geneva Outcome Document sets out the core functions of the Joint Support Team, which include: a) Management of the GPEDC Monitoring Framework and Process; b) Secretariat services and Advisory Services to Co-Chairs and Steering Committee; and c) Advocacy, Strategic Communications, Learning, and Knowledge Management support. Among other things, the UNDP side of the JST provides country-level guidance to strengthen capacities for more effective development co-operation management, supports and tracks progress toward development effectiveness commitments through the monitoring exercise, provides substantive support to DCO in their role on the GPEDC Steering Committee as the UNDS representative, as well as facilitates knowledge sharing, communications and advocacy support to anchor development effectiveness and the work of the Global Partnership to spur implementation of the 2030 Agenda. Duties and Responsibilities The Programme and Data Analyst will work as an integral part of the OECD/UNDP Joint Support Team (JST) with a focus on providing technical support to the GPEDC monitoring work that tracks progress of development effectiveness principles and commitments. In particular, the Programme and Data Analyst will provide: Coordination support to the roll-out of the GPEDC monitoring exercise: Support Partner Countries to undertake the GPEDC monitoring exercise and provide technical guidance to National Coordinators. Track the progress of partner countries, supporting the management of tracking sheets, following up with government officials and relevant UN Country Office colleagues accordingly. Support in developing and reviewing the questionnaire for, as well as support in analyzing data from, an extra-official monitoring exercise on South-South Cooperation. Support the management of datasets and indicators: Oversee the management and storage of GPEDC monitoring data Develop, manage and update the GPEDC dataset and visualization of GPEDC monitoring results on the GPEDC and/or UNDP websites Provide technical support to the UN development system on the calculation of GPEDC indicators and relevant reporting requirements. Support data analysis of GPEDC monitoring data: Compile, review and process data from the GPEDC monitoring exercise and other relevant sources in line with technical guidance for calculating results Interpret data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports (policy briefs and reports reviewing literature, explaining analytical methods and presenting the results) that enable tracking various development trends over time (and in close to real time); Identify, filter, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets; Convert GPEDC data into analysis and insights, in particular to report on UNDS disaggregated results and to find and highlight useful insights from various data disaggregation Create charts, graphs and other visuals that show accurate and relevant stories from GPEDC data Draft and edit substantive material on effective development cooperation and GPEDC monitoring results Institutional Arrangement The Programme and Data Analyst will report to the Policy Specialist, under the overall supervision of the Team Lead, Effective Development Cooperation, and work closely with members of OECD/UNDP Joint Support Team. Competencies Core Competencies Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Business Direction; & Strategy – System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to; understand how interrelated elements coexist within an; overall process or system, and to consider how altering; one element can impact on other parts of the system; Business; Management – Communication Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and; unambiguous manner both through written and; verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose; communication methods depending on the audience; Ability to manage communications internally and; externally, through media, social media and other; appropriate channels; Business; Development – Knowledge; Police Facilitation Ability to animate individuals and communities of; contributors to participate and share, particularly; externally; External Relations; & Advocacy – Public Relations Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public; image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand,; while ensuring that individual campaigns and other; communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in; reaching the public; Partnership; management – Multistakeholder; engagement and; funding; Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private; partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working; relations, trust and mutual understanding Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section Experience working in the area of aid effectiveness and/or development cooperation management Commitment to UNDP’s vision, mission, and values. Prior exposure to work of UNDP or other UN organizations is an advantage; Knowledge of and experience supporting development partnerships coordination at country level. Demonstrated enthusiasm and commitment to learning Strong service and team-work orientation; evident cultural sensitivity and ability to work in a fast-paced multi-national environment Required Skills and Experience Education: Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in statistics, economics, public policy, international relations/affairs/ politics, international development studies or related disciplines. Experience: Minimum 2 years of professional experience in international development cooperation. Language Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Competency in other UN language(s), especially French, is a strong asset. Required skills Experience working with quantitative data analysis Experience in producing research and analysis relating to development cooperation and partnerships Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills, attention to detail and proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and under tight deadlines Disclaimer Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 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Telecommunications Officer
United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the CongoKinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo -
Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Present in 166 countries and territories, UNDP supports governments in developing strong policies, institutions and partnerships to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Drawing on UNDP’s country presence and in close collaboration with UNDP’s Global Policy Network and the Development Coordination Office (DCO) in the UN Secretariat, the Effective Development Cooperation Team, located in the Bureau for External Relations and Advocacy (BERA), provides policy and technical support to partner countries and UN Country Teams on development effectiveness, and supports the work of the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation. Established through the Busan Partnership Agreement in 2011, the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation (Global Partnership or GPEDC) is a multi-stakeholder initiative for driving development effectiveness, to “maximize the effectiveness of all forms of co-operation for development for the shared benefits of people, planet, prosperity and peace.” It brings together governments, bilateral and multilateral organizations, civil society, the private sector and representatives from parliaments and trade unions among others, who are committed to strengthening the effectiveness of their partnerships for development. The 2023-2026 Global Partnership Work Programme aims to strengthen the effectiveness of development cooperation to accelerate the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and ensure that no one is left behind. The Work Programme outlines three strategic priorities; generating evidence through the GPEDC monitoring exercise; driving informed policy dialogue and action through country dialogues and strategic partnerships; and, fostering political awareness behaviour change and update through targeted outreach and advocacy. Since its inception, the Global Partnership has benefitted from institutional support from UNDP together with OECD, which together constitute the OECD-UNDP Joint Support Team. Annex 3 of the 2022 Geneva Outcome Document sets out the core functions of the Joint Support Team, which include: a) Management of the GPEDC Monitoring Framework and Process; b) Secretariat services and Advisory Services to Co-Chairs and Steering Committee; and c) Advocacy, Strategic Communications, Learning, and Knowledge Management support. Among other things, the UNDP side of the JST provides country-level guidance to strengthen capacities for more effective development co-operation management, supports and tracks progress toward development effectiveness commitments through the monitoring exercise, provides substantive support to DCO in their role on the GPEDC Steering Committee as the UNDS representative, as well as facilitates knowledge sharing, communications and advocacy support to anchor development effectiveness and the work of the Global Partnership to spur implementation of the 2030 Agenda Duties and Responsibilities The Partnership and Advocacy Specialist will work as an integral part of the OECD/UNDP Joint Support Team with a focus on building strategic partnerships and executing strategic communications, learning and knowledge management as well as the provision of secretariat and advisory services. Reporting to the Team Lead, and where available with the support of a direct junior report to assist with the below tasks, this role will support in the following areas: Partnership coordination, secretariat and substantive support among relevant UN stakeholders, with partner countries on the GPEDC Steering Committee and other relevant stakeholders beyond the GPEDC Steering Committee Strengthen and manage partnerships to advance the development effectiveness agenda across the UN (UNDP, DCO, DESA, UN Women and beyond), with partner countries both in capital and with NY missions particularly those on the GPEDC Steering Committee, and with other relevant stakeholders Provide substantive support to UNDP senior management, DCO and partner countries in their respective roles on the GPEDC Steering Committee Support project management and reporting activities, including drafting and reviewing grant agreements, donor reporting materials and related materials Knowledge sharing and fostering engagement among partner countries, UNDP COs and UNCTs, and other GPEDC stakeholders and networks on development effectiveness Manage and grow a dynamic knowledge library on a range of development effectiveness issues that is actively updated and shared with relevant stakeholders seeking to improve the quality and impact of development cooperation Draft and disseminate communication and knowledge products on development effectiveness and the work of the GPEDC, including briefs and communication products for relevant global, regional and country-level fora Create and facilitate through a range of online and in-person channels knowledge sharing opportunities among partner countries, UNCTs and other relevant stakeholders Communication and advocacy on development effectiveness and in support of GPEDC’s work Lead the development and regular update to a comprehensive communications and advocacy strategy for the team, as well as execute and implement the activities and work set out in the strategy Track and propose interventions in related inter-governmental forums and support the Partnership’s engagement efforts Provide substantive and logistic support to GPEDC events, including GPEDC Steering Committee meetings, side-event and high-level meetings, and manage GPEDC online platforms, including the GPEDC website and social media channels Institutional Arrangement The Partnership and Advocacy Specialist will report to the Team Lead and work closely with members of UNDP and the UNDP-OECD Joint Support Team on a daily basis. Any equipment or supplies that may be furnished by UNDP to the IPSA Holder for the performance of the IPSA Holder’s obligations under the IPSA remains the property of UNDP, and any such equipment or supplies must be returned to UNDP at the conclusion of the IPSA or before if no longer needed by the IPSA Holder. Such equipment, when returned to UNDP, must be in the same condition as when delivered to the IPSA Holder, subject to normal wear and tear, and the IPSA Holder will be liable to compensate UNDP for any damage or degradation of the equipment that is beyond normal wear and tear. Competencies Desired additional skills and competencies Familiarity with the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation and its monitoring framework is an asset. Experience drafting substantive material for a range of internal and external audiences, with a focus on development effectiveness an asset Experience achieving demonstrated results in complex environments with multiple reporting lines and sometimes competing interests between stakeholders. Experience coordinating and working productively between headquarter and country levels of an organisation and with an international team, across multiple time zones and languages. Demonstrated knowledge of the dynamics, sensitivities and perspectives that exist across different stakeholder groups within the field of development cooperation. Prior experience in the UN system or exposure to work of UNDP or other UN Organisations is an advantage Experience managing website built on Drupal is preferred. Required Skills and Experience Education: Master’s degree in social policy, public policy, politics, economics, development studies or a related area. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a communications or partnership role in international development, with country-level experience and experience working for a multilateral organisation. Language: Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Working knowledge of other UN language, especially French is an asset. Working knowledge of other UN language desirable. Required skills and competencies Experience providing support to a global multi-stakeholder initiative. Experience with leading the production of communications strategies and products, preferably for multi-stakeholder initiatives, responding to multiple constituency groups and target audiences. Experience in facilitating a community of practice and a knowledge-sharing platform and in curating, generating, and facilitating knowledge products. Experience leading and managing large-scale Ministerial events. Disclaimer Important information for US Permanent Residents (‘Green Card’ holders) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.
UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammeRemote, Home Based - May require travel -
Background People on the move continued to suffer across the region. A refugee crisis took place in the Republic of Armenia, with 115,183 refugees reported to have arrived in the country since September 2023, of which 52% are women and girls. The Western Balkans’ fragile peace is under increasing strain, with lingering disputes between Kosovo and Serbia. Serious concerns have followed the proposed and enacted laws in Kyrgyzstan and Georgia, which have targeted non-governmental organizations, labelling them as foreign agents if they receive a significant portion of their funding from abroad. Similarly, in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, there are growing concerns about the introduction of similar regulations that could further restrict the operational space for CSOs. In 2023, several disasters, including floods, mudflows, avalanches, extreme weather, and earthquakes, occurred in the region, affecting over 15.2 million people in Türkiye, and nearly 26,000 people in Kosovo, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. At the same time, the risk of large-scale earthquakes in the Republic of Türkiye remains high due to its geographical location. Additionally, because of the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, Central Asia has become a destination for large numbers of Afghan refugees. In collaboration with local and international partners, UN Women is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable response that addresses the specific challenges faced by women and girls, while also promoting their empowerment and resilience in the face of ongoing crises in the region. UN Women’s humanitarian strategy outlines two approaches; i) supporting the mainstreaming of gender in the coordination, planning, prioritization, financing of humanitarian response in the immediate aftermath of emergencies and humanitarian crises; and ii) contributing to long term recovery and protection of rights of women and girls in emergencies and protracted crises through the nexus approach. Under the overall supervision of the Regional Communications Specialist and the Regional Director and reporting, in close collaboration with the Regional Humanitarian Specialist and the WPS Policy Advisor, the Communications and advocacy strategies in Crisis Consultant will design, coordinate and implement crisis-related communications related to UN Women across the Europe and Central Asia region. The Communications and advocacy strategies in Crisis Consultant will be home-based with travel across the region if required. Duties and Responsibilities Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work Under the overall supervision of and directly reporting to the Regional Communications Specialist and the Regional Director, the consultant is expected to perform the below tasks: Key Deliverables Ensure the effective coordination and strengthening of communications on crisis related UN Women’s work in Europe and Central Asia region Oversee and provide strategic advice on communications related to crisis produced by UN Women ECARO and field Country Offices as required; Ensure increased visibility of UN Women’s humanitarian mandate in the region; Further develop and implement a communication strategy on crisis related work across the ECA region based on the strategic objectives and role of UN Women in line with the UN Women Global Humanitarian Strategy; Provide constructive and timely advice on communications components to UN Women’s humanitarian programmes and interventions. Develop training materials and implement capacity building initiatives to ensure a consistent understanding and approach to crisis communications among communication focal points across the region. Support the development and dissemination of public advocacy materials for regional and global efforts Provide coordinated assistance to UN Women ECARO and for all publication activities related to crisis related work including close cooperation with, and support for, programme-specific communications staff members; Identify and develop human interest stories and substantive articles contributing to the visibility of UN Women’s crisis related work across the ECA Region; Assist in UN Women advocacy activities, including providing support to public events, coordinating visits of senior UN officials, including field visits and participating in other UN Women advocacy initiatives. Outreach and Media Activity Engage with electronic and print media sources; Develop content for social media, including coverage of events, human interest stories, opinion, engagement with key stakeholders and monitor impact as required. Provide timely and field-driven content, such as human-interest stories for print and video, for UN Women’s country, regional and global websites; Ensure the provision of UN Women’s regional and country social media platforms with relevant updates and integrate the humanitarian response into UN Women’s social media outreach; Draft press releases, fact sheets and other rapid response information materials for use by UN Women Headquarters and Regional and Country Offices. Build and maintain communications and advocacy focused partnerships Development and maintenance of media contacts and providing newsworthy information to donors; Format, package and submit documentation about programme initiatives for donor review in close collaboration with humanitarian programme staff; Cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with local, regional and global media and other relevant partners and identify opportunities for advocacy and communication partnerships. Support ECARO Communications Team with the development and implementation of communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans Support the organization and implementation of joint UN information campaigns with a focus on humanitarian work (such as 16 days Activism, International Women’s Day, World Humanitarian Day, etc), taking the lead where appropriate; Assist in preparing written materials, including talking points, articles, press releases, stories, situations reports, responses to coverage about UN Women in the media; Support the maintenance of UN Women’s digital presence by contributing to the creation of social media and web content; Support the launch of information opportunities, activities, approaches and platforms and partners; Consultant’s Workplace and Official Travel The Communications and advocacy strategies in Crisis Consultant will be home-based with travel across the region if required. The time required for the consultancy is up to 100 working days within 16 months from 02 September 2024 to 31 December 2025. Competencies Core Value/Guiding Principles: Integrity Professionalism Respect for Diversity Core Competencies: Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues Accountability Creative Problem Solving Effective Communication Inclusive Collaboration Stakeholder Engagement Leading by Example FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: Strong background in communications, journalism and donor relations; Sound knowledge of the current policies and practices in the field of gender equality, economic empowerment, and humanitarian action Proven networking skills and ability to mobilize support on behalf of UN Women Ability to identify opportunities and build strong relationships with potential key stakeholders Ability to work under pressure and within limited time frames Communicative, results-driven, ability to work in teams Ability to complete multiple tasks by establishing priorities Required Skills and Experience Required Qualifications Education Master’s degree or equivalent in communications, public relations, or journalism; Bachelor’s degree in combination with 2 additional years of relevant working experience may be accepted in lieu of Master’s degree; Experience Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in journalism, communications, and/or outreach; Technical experience in humanitarian communications is required; Knowledge and understanding of gender issues including gender-based violence related matters is an asset; Experience in media and donor relations is an asset; Experience working in Europe and Central Asia is an asset Experience working in the UN System in humanitarian emergencies is an asset; Language Requirements Fluency in written and spoken English required How to Apply The following documents should be submitted as part of the application: Personal CV/P11 including experience in similar assignments (P11 can be downloaded from: https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About%20Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc ) A brief cover note indicating the areas of your expertise. At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women’s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
UNDP - United Nations Development ProgrammeRemote, Ankara, Istanbul
