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Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading protection agency with a mandate to protect, advocate and promote durable solutions for displacement affected populations. DRC has been operating in Ukraine since 2014, currently DRC employs over 700 staff in Ukraine and will continue significant scale-up in 2024 to implement emergency response in the Protection, Livelihoods, Shelter/NFIs and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (humanitarian mine action) sectors, using direct interventions, support to duty bearers and civil society organizations (CSOs), and partnerships with CSOs. DRC will continue and adapt its durable solutions portfolio to the evolving context. DRC is currently looking for a Supply Chain Manager to join our team in Kyiv. This position, open to national and international candidates. About the role: The Supply Chain Manager (SCM) will oversee procurement activities at both country and area levels, ensuring compliance with DRC internal regulations and donor requirements. They will lead a team of over 20 staff and ensure timely procurement processes to support DRC’s activities. The SCM will manage national and international tenders for shelter, Non-Food Items (NFI), and Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding (HDP). With operations spanning 5 main areas and 11 offices, and a total budget of approximately 80 million USD, candidates with experience in large-scale operations and emergency contexts are preferred. Your main responsibilities will be: Procurement Management: Oversee the entire procurement process, ensuring strict adherence to both DRC and donor regulations. Encourage cooperation between supply chain teams and program staff at country and areas’ level to efficiently design and carry out procurement strategies during the project’s planning and implementation stages. Integrate all new projects into the Master Procurement Plan and update it monthly. Review Request for Proposal (RFP) and Invitation to Bid (ITB) documents, providing assistance during the tendering process. Supervise the quality of tender documentation before advertising or inviting suppliers. Communicate progress and potential issues to the operations team in a timely manner. Ensure proper storage and e-archiving of procurement documents for audits. Provide support and guidance to the procurement team for compliance during the tender management process. Organize procurement training sessions for non-supply chain personnel and periodic refresher courses. Implement suggestions from internal audit reviews, especially those concerning procurement and logistics. Provide oversight for timely delivery of supplies to operational areas. Participate in budget proposal development and project cycle management activities. Fleet and Fuel Management: Ensure compliance with operations handbook related to fleet management. Supervise utilization and maintenance plans of the vehicle fleet. Provide guidance on fleet capacity improvements based on programming needs. Update Fleet Management Policy and SOPs as necessary. Deliver monthly reports on fleet management costs and effectiveness. Advise on fleet utilization and right-sizing based on program needs. Asset Management: Oversee compliance with Operations Handbook in asset management. Provide detailed monthly reports on inventory/assets to SMT. Supervise annual inventory activities, ensuring compliance with DRC guidelines and donor requirements. Warehouse Management: Ensure compliance with Operations Handbook in warehouse management. Deliver monthly comprehensive country reports on warehouse inventory to SMT. Implement disposal methods for unused or expired commodities with approval. DRC Dynamics ERP System: Lead implementation and management of DRC Dynamics, ensuring proper application of ERP supply chain processes. Maintain data quality, regularly updating as necessary for accuracy. Utilize reports and data analytics from the ERP system to drive improvements. Ensure all transactions above Low-Value Procurement threshold are processed through Dynamics P2P module. Drive efficient and accurate use of the ERP system, continuously improving processes. Develop staff awareness and knowledge of Dynamics functionality through training. Maintain effective communication and collaboration with cross-cutting departments, particularly Finance. Conduct regular follow-ups on Purchase Request to Purchase Order and Framework Agreements statuses. People Management: Lead logistics and procurement team, involving people planning, recruitment, induction, performance management, well-being, and professional development. Conduct regular training sessions to enhance capacity and skills of the supply chain team. About you To be successful in this role we expect you to have at least 5 years’ of relevant experience in supply chain management, with a focus on shelter, NFI, and HDP related procurements, preferably in humanitarian or emergency contextsand at least 3 years’ experience with people management. Moreover, we also expect the following: Strong understanding of procurement principles and practices, including experience with donor regulations. Experience in managing a diverse team and providing capacity-building support. Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably DRC Dynamics, and advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Knowledge of Ukrainian or Russian is an advantage. Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred. All DRC roles require the post-holder to master DRC’s core competencies: Striving for excellence: Focusing on reaching results while ensuring efficient processes. Collaborating: Involving relevant parties and encouraging feedback. Taking the lead: Taking ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation. Communicating: Listening and speaking effectively and honestly. Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. We offer. Contract length: one year Level: F1 Management Designation of Duty Station: Kyiv, non-family duty station Start date: ASAP Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriate or National staff. Application process All applicants must upload a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) in English. Applications sent by email will not be considered. Closing date for applications: August 18th, 2024. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Recruitment will be conducted on a rolling basis, and a final candidate may be selected before the advertisement closes. Only candidates who meet the criteria will be contacted.
DRC - Danish Refugee CouncilKyiv -
Org. Setting and Reporting The Economic Commission for Africa’s (ECA) mission is to deliver ideas and actions for an empowered and transformed Africa; informed by the 2030 Agenda and Agenda 2063. The mission will be guided by ECA’s five strategic directions which are: Advancing ECA’s position as a premier knowledge institution that builds on its unique position and privilege to bring global solutions to the continent’s problems and take a local solution to the continent; developing macroeconomic and structural policy options to accelerate economic diversification and job creation; designing and implementing innovative financing models for infrastructure, and for human, physical and social assets for a transforming Africa; contributing solutions to regional and transboundary challenges, with a focus on peace security and social inclusion as an important development nexus; advocating Africa’s position at the global level and developing regional responses as a contribution to global governance issues. This position is located in the Regional Integration and Trade Division (RITD), Market Institutions Section (MIS) of the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The incumbent will work under the general guidance of the Director of the division and directly reports to the Chief of the Market Institutions Section of RITD. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Economic Affairs Officer will carry out the following functions. Economic or sector analysis • Develops socio-economic databases and qualitative information necessary for specified recurrent or ad hoc assignments. • Conducts technical and empirical studies and prepares policy papers on topical issues, with a special focus Africa’s regional and global economic integration through investment and trade Interprets, applies and, as necessary, adapts econometric models to determine trends, patterns and relationships and to analyse the effects of alternative policies and assumptions. • Drafts specified inputs for technical papers and analytical studies on selected global, regional, national or sector aspects of economic development. • Identifies and analyses policy proposals made elsewhere relating to assigned topics. • Attends international, regional, and national meetings to collect information and to hold discussions with colleagues in other institutions. • Assists in the organization and servicing of expert group meetings, seminars, etc. on development issues. • Prepares speeches and other inputs for presentations by senior staff. Intergovernmental support • Prepares inputs for reports to intergovernmental bodies. • Follows intergovernmental meetings and prepares summary reports. • Prepares inputs to statements by members of the Bureau and Secretariat staff to such meetings. • Assists in the organization of panels, round tables etc. on development issues for intergovernmental processes. Technical cooperation • Participates in missions on development issues, usually as a member of a team. • Organizes training seminars for national experts. • Prepares documentation for technical cooperation programmes and projects. • Contributes to the preparation of material for the approval of regional, country or sector technical cooperation projects. • Monitors, backstops and assesses the implementation of technical cooperation programmes and projects. • Provides technical assistance and advisory services to the African Union Commission, the African Regional Economic Communities (RECs), member States and relevant institutions General • Performs other related duties as required, including a variety of administrative tasks necessary for the final delivery of the work unit’s services. • Undertakes on-the-job and other training activities, both internally and externally. • Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Competencies • Professionalism: Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in different sectors of economic and sustainable development. Ability to conduct independent research on economic topics, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Shows skill in developing sources for data collection. 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. Able to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. • Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Education Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is an advantage. Job – Specific Qualification Not available. Work Experience A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in economic research and analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area is required. Exposure to work on investment and trade and/or global value chains is required. Experience in conducting and publishing interdisciplinary, empirical and or policy research in these areas is desirable. Knowledge of Africa’s regional integration issues is desirable. 2 years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Languages Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice This position is temporarily available for 6 months. If the selected candidate is a staff member from the United Nations Secretariat, the selection will be administered as a temporary assignment. While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station. This temporary job opening may be limited to “internal candidates,” who have been recruited through a competitive examination administered according to staff rule 4.16 or staff selection process including the review of a central review body established according to staff rule 4.15. Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation. Pursuant to section 6.9 of ST/AI/2010/3/Rev. 1, interns, consultants, individual contractors and gratis personnel may not apply for or be appointed to any vacancy in the Professional or higher categories within six months of the end of their current or most recent service. Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position. Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as “retirement.” Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgment within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Contact Us” link. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 30 June 2024, are strongly encouraged to apply: Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brunei Darussalam, China, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Germany, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Libya, Liechtenstein, Malta, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Monaco, Nauru, Oman, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on “Manuals” in the “Help” tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
UNECA - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaAddis Ababa -
Job description: Young Investment Professional, Public Sector Closing on: August 23, 2024 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time) Based in: Shanghai, China Target Market: Global recruitment Position Objective: The Public Sector Department, under the office of the Vice President for Operations, is responsible for the preparation, appraisal, processing, and negotiation of sovereign operations as well as operations with sub-national governments with or without sovereign guarantees in the various sectoral areas including Water and Sanitation, Transport, Urban Infrastructure, Energy, Social Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, and Sustainability. These programs/services are critical to ensuring that NDB is able to develop a pipeline of projects for execution across member countries aligned to the Bank’s priorities and the needs of its stakeholders. The Young Investment Professional, Public Sector is a project team member responsible for analytical review of project needs specific to project structuring and appraisal in order to continue in their development of their professional experience. The analyses and project support work is focused both on substantive aspects of investment projects and the utility of current approaches aligned to the needs of stakeholders. The provision of analysis is critical to the sustained relevance of the investment activities of the Bank and its capacity to adapt to emerging needs. Purpose (Apply Basic Concepts): ● Research background data (technical, financial, economic, etc.) essential to loan/investment project structuring and/or appraisal in the public sector area. ● Identify key issues in project development and execution of specific components of the project which supports completion of project design. ● Explore possible options for organization of project activities/deliverables. ● Initiate project monitoring to assess consistency with objectives and NDB standards to ensure alignment with established project plans/designs. Engagement (Acquire): ● Present information/research on specific components of projects to support timely project structuring and appraisal. ● Make team aware of operational issues in project execution. ● Engage stakeholders on the delivery of analyses identifying deliverables and timeframes, and data requirements. Delivery (Understand Project/Business Cycle): ● Deliver project analysis and research in a timely manner that supports the broader execution of individual projects in the public sector pipeline. ● Assess project performance/delivery against established metrics identifying deficiencies against established timelines/milestones. ● Bring rigor in the provision of analyses that conforms to NDB standards in the structuring and appraisal of public sector investment projects. Requirements: ● Master’s Degree or equivalent in areas relevant to NDB mandate (e.g., Economics, Finance, etc.) ● Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in financial institutions, consulting companies or research centres working in the areas of NDB operations, on positions focused on appraisal of sovereign guaranteed loans for investment projects and programs. ● Fluency in English essential to communicate in writing and speaking.
NDB - New Development BankBeijing, Shanghai -
Job description: Investment Professional, Public Sector Closing on: August 23, 2024 at 11:59pm (China Standard Time) Based in: Shanghai, China Target Market: Global recruitment Position Objective The Public Sector Department, under the office of the Vice President for Operations, is responsible for the preparation, appraisal, processing, and negotiation of sovereign operations as well as operations with sub-national governments with or without sovereign guarantees in the various sectoral areas including Water and Sanitation, Transport, Urban Infrastructure, Energy, Social Infrastructure, Digital Infrastructure, and Sustainability. These programs/services are critical to ensuring that NDB is able to develop a pipeline of projects for execution across member countries aligned to the Bank’s priorities and the needs of its stakeholders. The Investment Professional, Public Sector is a project team member responsible for the processing and initial analysis of one or several project structuring and appraisal aspects. The assessment focuses on the technical, financial, economic, institutional, and implementation aspects of projects, ensuring alignment to Bank priorities and stakeholder needs. The provision of analysis is critical to the sustained relevance of the Bank’s project portfolios and the capacity of the organization to adapt its projects to the needs of its stakeholders. Purpose (Analyze) ● Analyze technical, financial, economic, institutional and implementation aspects of investment projects to determine feasibility, mitigate risk, and ensure alignment with the Bank’s General Strategy. ● Provide insights on the public sector landscape, business plans, and project designs to address potential issues impacting project preparation and delivery. ● Implement components of projects from concept review to the first disbursement to ensure smooth turnover of projects to Regional Offices/Centers. Engagement (Collaborate) ● Advise and make project team leaders aware of issues and challenges related to the processing public sector transactions to strengthen project development and appraisal processes. ● Collaborate with other project team members during project appraisal and peer reviews to increase efficiency of project processing and jointly achieve project objectives. Delivery (Deliver Project Components) ● Deliver concept notes, analysis, knowledge reports, and project documents, as part of the project team and in support of higher level team members and activities, to the Board in line with the Bank’s project processing cycles. ● Assess relevance and sustainability of investment projects/instruments in addressing developmental challenges in member countries to help refine project approaches. Requirements: ● Master’s Degree or equivalent in areas relevant to NDB mandate (e.g., Economics, Finance, etc.) ● Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in financial institutions, consulting companies or research centres working in the areas of NDB operations, out of which at least 3 years in multilateral development banks on positions focused on appraisal of sovereign guaranteed loans for investment projects and programs. ● Fluency in English essential to communicate in writing and speaking.
NDB - New Development BankBeijing, Shanghai -
The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) is a dynamic, nonprofit organization that works at the intersection of human rights and the environment. CIEL is comprised of attorneys, campaigners, researchers, and communicators who have extensive experience in leading international strategies to advance everyone’s right to a healthy environment. Many of our program areas explore innovative developments in international environmental law and human rights, including in their direct link with other international legal fields, such as international investment law or international trade law. Our legal internship program offers a unique opportunity for law students to develop skills in the field of international environmental law, and using legal strategies to protect human rights and the environment. Learning from and supervised by a diverse staff of experts and attorneys, internships offer insight into innovative developments in international environmental law and human rights, by honing thoughtful and creative research and analysis. Offering this internship is central to CIEL’s mission of developing the next generation of environmental leaders and lawyers through real-world training and practice. Responsibilities of a legal intern may include researching and writing about areas of domestic and international law, including environmental and human rights law, international investment law, and international trade law and policy; assisting with policy analysis and advocacy; attending meetings and conferences; assisting with the production of CIEL publications, legal opinions and legal briefs; support in the preparation of amicus curiae before international tribunals and otherwise working closely with CIEL staff on various projects. Successful applicants generally possess excellent research and writing skills and a strong dedication to public interest law Stipend: A monthly stipend is available for any intern eligible to receive it under the rules applied by their jurisdiction and educational institution. The basic stipend is $2,600 per month for a full-time internship in Washington, DC. For less than full-time internships, the stipend is prorated according to the intern’s approximate level of time commitment to CIEL. Stipends are intended to make the CIEL internship more readily available to aspiring professionals, and are not intended to provide compensation, create a legal or employment relationship between the intern and CIEL, or otherwise modify the legal nature of the internship program. Requirements: Applicants should be enrolled in a course of study leading to a postgraduate law degree (JD, LLM) or similar professional qualification for the duration of the internship. We cannot accept recent graduates. Applicants must be willing to make a ten-week commitment of 40 hours/week. Applicants must possess some experience with international environmental or human rights law, either through graduate-level courses or work experience. To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (please, no legal memos – see FAQ below for more information). Application Deadline: Summer Internship Application Deadline: Positions will be filled on a rolling basis, with an expectation that the process will be completed no later than April, 2025. FAQ: May I undertake my internship remotely? All CIEL legal internships may be carried out remotely. Please note that our Washington, DC office can only consider applicants who will carry out their internship while physically residing in the United States. What time period does the summer session cover? Roughly June through August, although we can be flexible regarding starting and ending dates. What should I submit as a writing sample? Feel free to submit something that you feel demonstrates your writing ability. This can include undergraduate work. Please no legal memos. May I apply to both offices? You may apply to both our Geneva and Washington, DC offices. Applying for internships with our Geneva office is a separate process, please see that application page. Does CIEL offer internships to college students? We’re sorry, but due to the nature of our work CIEL cannot offer undergraduate internships at this time. If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact [email protected].
CIEL - Center for International Environmental LawRemote, Washington D.C. -
The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) is a dynamic, nonprofit organization that works at the intersection of human rights and the environment. CIEL is comprised of attorneys, campaigners, researchers, and communicators who have extensive experience in leading international strategies to advance everyone’s right to a healthy environment. Many of our program areas explore innovative developments in international environmental law and human rights, including in their direct link with other international legal fields, such as international investment law or international trade law. Our legal internship program offers a unique opportunity for law students to develop skills in the field of international environmental law, and using legal strategies to protect human rights and the environment. Learning from and supervised by a diverse staff of experts and attorneys, internships offer insight into innovative developments in international environmental law and human rights, by honing thoughtful and creative research and analysis. Offering this internship is central to CIEL’s mission of developing the next generation of environmental leaders and lawyers through real-world training and practice. Responsibilities of a legal intern may include researching and writing about areas of domestic and international law, including environmental and human rights law, international investment law, and international trade law and policy; assisting with policy analysis and advocacy; attending meetings and conferences; assisting with the production of CIEL publications, legal opinions and legal briefs; support in the preparation of amicus curiae before international tribunals and otherwise working closely with CIEL staff on various projects. Successful applicants generally possess excellent research and writing skills and a strong dedication to public interest law. Stipend: A monthly stipend is available for any intern eligible to receive it under the rules applied by their jurisdiction and educational institution. The basic stipend is $2,600 per month for a full-time internship in Washington, DC. For less than full-time internships, the stipend is prorated according to the intern’s approximate level of time commitment to CIEL. Stipends are intended to make the CIEL internship more readily available to aspiring professionals, and are not intended to provide compensation, create a legal or employment relationship between the intern and CIEL, or otherwise modify the legal nature of the internship program. Requirements: Applicants should be enrolled in a course of study leading to a postgraduate law degree (JD, LLM) or similar professional qualification. Applicants must be willing to make a ten-week commitment of at least 15 hours/week. Applicants must possess some experience with international environmental or human rights law, either through courses or work experience. To Apply: To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (please, no legal memos – see FAQ below for more information). Application Deadline: Spring 2025 Internship Application Deadline: Positions will be filled on a rolling basis, with an expectation that the process will be completed no later than November 2024. FAQ: May I undertake my internship remotely? All CIEL internships and fellowships may be carried out remotely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Please note that our Washington, DC office can only consider applicants who will carry out their internship while physically residing in the United States. What time period does the spring session cover? Roughly January through May, although we can be flexible regarding starting and ending dates. What should I submit as a writing sample? Feel free to submit something that you feel demonstrates your writing ability. This can include undergraduate work. Please no legal memos. May I apply to both offices? You may apply to both our Geneva and Washington, DC offices. Applying for internships with our Geneva office is a separate process, please see that application page. Does CIEL offer internships to college students? We’re sorry, but due to the nature of our work CIEL cannot offer undergraduate internships at this time. If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact [email protected].
CIEL - Center for International Environmental LawRemote, Washington D.C. -
The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) is a dynamic, nonprofit organization that works at the intersection of human rights and the environment. CIEL is comprised of attorneys, campaigners, researchers, and communicators who have extensive experience in leading international strategies to advance everyone’s right to a healthy environment. Many of our program areas explore innovative developments in international environmental law and human rights, including in their direct link with other international legal fields, such as international investment law or international trade law. Our legal internship program offers a unique opportunity for law students to develop skills in the field of international environmental law, and using legal strategies to protect human rights and the environment. Learning from and supervised by a diverse staff of experts and attorneys, internships offer insight into innovative developments in international environmental law and human rights, by honing thoughtful and creative research and analysis. Offering this internship is central to CIEL’s mission of developing the next generation of environmental leaders and lawyers through real-world training and practice. Responsibilities of a legal intern may include researching and writing about areas of domestic and international law, including environmental and human rights law, international investment law, and international trade law and policy; assisting with policy analysis and advocacy; attending meetings and conferences; assisting with the production of CIEL publications, legal opinions and legal briefs; support in the preparation of amicus curiae before international tribunals and otherwise working closely with CIEL staff on various projects. Successful applicants generally possess excellent research and writing skills and a strong dedication to public interest law. Notes: Internships for the spring session may start as early as January, 2025. These internships will be under the supervision of CIEL’s Climate & Energy Program. Stipend: A monthly stipend is available for any intern eligible to receive it under the rules applied by their jurisdiction and educational institution. The basic stipend is 2,660 CHF/month for full-time interns based in Geneva. For less than full-time internships, the stipend is prorated according to the intern’s approximate level of time commitment to CIEL. Stipends are intended to make the CIEL internship more readily available to aspiring professionals, and are not intended to create a legal or employment relationship between the intern and CIEL, or otherwise modify the legal nature of the internship program. Requirements: Applicants must be enrolled in a course of study leading to an LLM degree or similar legal professional qualification for the duration of the internship. We cannot accept recent graduates. Applicants are required to be available between a minimum of 12 weeks to a maximum of 24 weeks, for at least 24 hours/week. To Apply: To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and a writing sample in English (please, no legal memos). Application Deadline: 1 October, 2024 (11:59pm CET) FAQ: May I undertake my internship remotely? Internships with CIEL’s Geneva office are expected to take place in person. What should I submit as an English writing sample? Feel free to submit something that you feel demonstrates your writing ability. This can include undergraduate work. Please, no legal memos. May I apply to both offices? You may apply to both our Geneva and Washington, DC offices. Applying for internships with our Washington, DC office is a separate process, see that application page. If you have further questions or need assistance, please contact [email protected].
CIEL - Center for International Environmental LawGeneva -
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. The IRC began planning to reopen an oPt country program in mid-2022 and launched an emergency response in Gaza in October 2023. The organization is currently supporting a network of local partners in both Gaza and the West Bank to sustain critical health, protection, food security, cash, education, and early childhood development interventions. The IRC is also deploying emergency medical teams to provide surge clinical capacity in hospitals and other health facilities. The IRC is working to scale its emergency response while building a longer-term oPt country program in parallel. This effort is being jointly managed by the Emergencies and Humanitarian Action Unit (EHAU) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, with a view to eventually transition the country program fully under the MENA region. Scope of work The IRC has a strong commitment to creating a culture of prevention on safeguarding in our workplace and in our programs – as well as a safe environment for reporting. We are determined to protect our clients and staff from safeguarding violations through prevention and, where misconduct is alleged, to address it without fear or favour. The Senior Safeguarding Manager will support the OPT Program as it prevents and responds to safeguarding violations in the context of the current crisis. The Senior Safeguarding Manager is responsible for advancing the IRC Safeguarding Minimum Standards and ensuring a zero-tolerance approach to the exploitation and abuse of clients, including sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA). This role collaborates with programs and operations teams (including IRC Protection, WASH, and Health programs, etc.), as well as partners, to foster dynamic staff learning, support partner safeguarding strategies, and ensure functional, safe, and confidential reporting mechanisms. Additionally, the Senior Safeguarding Manager works closely with Human Resources to promote a safe workplace for all IRC staff and associates, ensuring accountability and comprehensive support for survivors when abuses occur. Key Responsibilities Strategy, learning and coordination Support the OPT response program to deliver safeguarding commitments in line with its safeguarding and client responsiveness SOP, in addition to the Safeguarding Incident Response SoP. Report to the (TBC) on a quarterly basis on progress, challenges and solutions, and learning. •Participate in the inter-agency safeguarding and PSEA coordination groups for oPt (including oPt PSEA network and the Gaza Safeguarding Task Force). Ensure that IRC reporting channels are integrated into inter-agency efforts; feeds into support and referral pathways; influences a survivor-centered approach to responding to safeguarding concerns; and is an active, contributing member to civil society and inter-agency efforts. Staff learning and competencies •ensure the orientation of all newly hired staff, enumerators, incentive workers, etc., to IRC polices, reporting pathways, and basic survivor referral and support options. •Guarantee the hiring and recruitment practices are aligned with Safeguarding minimum standards •Work with HR to ensure that basic information on IRC safeguarding policies and expected behaviors is part of all IRC job postings •Train and mentor safeguarding focal points in each IRC office location, and within partner teams when they desire. Ensure that these individuals are empowered to be champions of safeguarding within their teams, and that they feel supported. •In coordination with Client Responsiveness and/or MEAL, ensure availability and visibility of IRC safeguarding policies and communications materials, in appropriate languages, within all IRC offices and IRC structures or facilities. Programming integration •Work closely with IRC protection teams and partners to establish and disseminate information on basic referral and response pathways for survivors of violence, exploitation and abuse. •Ensure that IRC reporting and response mechanisms with regard to safeguarding are part of inter-agency efforts. •Support program coordinators and partners with safeguarding risk assessments, risk mitigation planning and measures. Partnerships •Support program and partnership coordinators to integrate safeguarding into partnership agreements, learning and relationship-building. •Deliver direct support to partners where requested, to reinforce their own PSEA/safeguarding policies and practices. Community-based reporting •Share IRC reporting information with local authorities, ministries, partners and community leaders. •Work with program coordinators and MEAL to ensure that client feedback mechanisms and registers include PSEA/safeguarding reporting channels and protocols which are included in community awareness efforts •Where possible ensure clients are engaged to capture their preferred reporting methods and learn of unknown safeguarding risks emerging as the crisis evolves. Job requirements Mandatory: •Bachelor degree in relevant related field or equivalent work experience •Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on protection, PSEA and/or safeguarding with civil society / I/NGOs •Ability to work well independently but also coordinate partnership workloads of staff not under your direct line management •Team leadership and supervision experience and skills •Experience in training internal staff and partner staff. •Willingness to travel frequently to field offices and partner locations •Professional fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic; able to communicate clearly. •Very strong English writing and editing skills; strong computer skills. Position reports to: Human Resources Coordination along a Management in partnership with Deputy Director of Programmes Position directly manages: N/A Other Internal and/or external contacts: The position regularly corresponds and attends meetings with external and internal audiences, thus a strong ability to communicate and maintain positive working relationships is highly desirable for this positon. Internal: Human Resources, Technical Coordinators, and Partnership Coordinators External: Partners Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
IRC - International Rescue CommitteeGaza -
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Scope of work: Working under the guidance and supervision of the nutrition manager, and in close collaboration with the IYCF-E officer, and the nutrition officer, the Community Nutrition Mobilizer shall be responsible for the day to day community engagement and mobilization activities to guarantee the efficient and effective sensitization, mobilization and participation of the communities targeted, thereby maximizing program performance. Key Responsibilities •Responsibility to ensure the effective implementation of the community outreach activities in support of the CMAM and IYCF-E activities. •Develop detailed plans for community outreach activities and submit monthly. •Community sensitization on the program objectives, methods, protocols and target groups to promote understanding and participation of the target population for maximum access and coverage. Community sensitization will target the entire population in the program area. •Establishment of community outreach setup through selection of community volunteers. •Develop a context specific implementation strategy for community mobilization and beneficiary screening, provision of BSFP commodities, home visits, defaulter tracing and follow up. •Encourage and promote community involvement in case finding through the family MUAC approach (F-MUAC), referral, encouraging attendance and minimize defaulters. •Follow-up causes of low attendance and defaulting and propose appropriate solutions. •Establish strong referral mechanisms between community to the CMAM and IYCF-E programs as well as referrals to WASH, health and protection services. •Establishment of nutrition community support groups (eg mother support groups, care groups, father support groups etc) at each program location in consultation with community. •Support to the Community volunteers during screening (active case finding) and linking up with the various interventions. •Provide technical support to community volunteers on mobilization, active case finding, defaulter tracing and home follow up visits through follow up trainings and on job coaching and supportive supervision. •Ensure community social behavior change communication and awareness sessions/campaigns take place on regular basis through volunteers and support groups. •Establish links and meetings with the Community leaders and different interest groups existing in the working area. •Establish a network with the other actors in the working area (I/NGOs) to coordinate and harmonize community activities. Required Qualifications: • Bachelor degree , Health Promotion or relevant qualification with at least 2 years’ experience in management of Community nutrition programs. •Ability and willingness to frequently travel to different locations. •Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions like long distance walking to screening sites. • Capacity to supervise and coach community volunteers • Experience of and commitment to utilizing community participatory approaches is advantageous. Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
IRC - International Rescue CommitteeGaza -
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