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Digital Transformation (DX) is a change strategy in UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, underpinning the achievement of all Goal Areas. UNICEF’s DX strategy consists of four workstreams, one of which is Digital Programmes (workstream 3). Institutionalizing digital transformation in key programming processes, guidance, and policies, is key to achieve lasting impact in this workstream. ICTD’s Digital Centre of Excellence (DCOE) develops and maintains global guidance as it relates to digital programming and Technology for Development (T4D), closely collaborating with the Regional T4D Teams, as well as other parts of ICTD. ICTD DCOE, together with the Regional T4D teams, is leading the global scale-up of the ICT and Digital Innovation Operating Model (IDIOM), that guides the design/right-sizing of digital transformation capabilities at the country level. The IDIOM model can be used to identify capabilities gaps and inform decisions about the setup of digital transformation/T4D teams at the CO level. It has been rolled out across various regions and is continuously evolving and adapted. ICTD DCOE is looking to hire a capacity and change specialist that can support the continuous evolution of IDIOM and drive its global scale-up across UNICEF regions, including by anchoring it in the country planning process. UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, a connected world Digital Transformation (DX) is a change strategy in UNICEF’s Strategic Plan, underpinning the achievement of all Goal Areas. UNICEF’s DX strategy consists of four workstreams, one of which is Digital Programmes (workstream 3). Institutionalizing digital transformation in key programming processes, guidance, and policies, is key to achieve lasting impact in this workstream. ICTD’s Digital Centre of Excellence (DCOE) develops and maintains global guidance as it relates to digital programming and Technology for Development (T4D), closely collaborating with the Regional T4D Teams, as well as other parts of ICTD. ICTD DCOE, together with the Regional T4D teams, is leading the global scale-up of the ICT and Digital Innovation Operating Model (IDIOM), that guides the design/right-sizing of digital transformation capabilities at the country level. The IDIOM model can be used to identify capabilities gaps and inform decisions about the setup of digital transformation/T4D teams at the CO level. It has been rolled out across various regions and is continuously evolving and adapted. How can you make a difference? ICTD DCOE is looking to hire a capacity and change specialist that can support the continuous evolution of IDIOM and drive its global scale-up across UNICEF regions, including by anchoring it in the country planning process Scope of Work:The Digital Capacity and Change Specialist is expected to support the rollout and institutionalization of IDIOM, specifically through the following areas of work: 1. Knowledge management and advocacy for IDIOM: Continuously evolve the IDIOM approach and related documentation (on SharePoint and PowerPoint). This includes: – Perform periodic updates of the hard data used in the ‘IDIOM lite’ model – Document lessons learned from IDIOM missions/reviews and share with the IDIOM Working Group – Develop IDIOM case studies, documenting the purpose and impact of an IDIOM review and the broader T4D function/teams- Integrate IDIOM into broader T4D strategy approach incl. with other tools such as Technology Playbook- Support development and evolution of DXInt dashboard to support IDIOM reviews – Develop IDIOM advocacy materials, including SharePoint page/s, articles- Design (and potentially deliver) IDIOM training session at TeamOne T4D training (January 2025)- Provide briefings on IDIOM to COs and other users on demand 2. Institutionalization of IDIOM: Develop global guidance for anchoring IDIOM in the country planning process (CPP) and related documents. This includes: – Collaborate across ICTD and Division of Data, Analytics, Planning and Monitoring (DAPM) to develop global guidance for where and how to incorporate IDIOM into the country planning process (incl. Situation Analysis, Country Programme Document, etc.) – Collect and analyze existing approaches and good practices across regions, incl. how IDIOM has been used in the context of the CPP -Develop and update relevant templates, including for PPPX SharePoint site- Test and iterate with regional and country offices- Consider updating ICTD guidance on ICT capacity in countries based on IDIOM recommendations 3. Monitoring and Evaluation of IDIOM / digitally-enabled programming: Collaborating across various parts of ICTD and DAPM, support the development of metrics to measure the impact of T4D/ digitally-enabled programming to a) support advocacy for IDIOM, b) measure the impact of T4D capacity / IDIOM. This includes:- Review existing (CO and global) metrics to analyze T4D capacity and impact, for example from different regions – Develop suggestions for how to improve impact measurement of digital programming/T4D, to advocate for the use of IDIOM and measure impact of T4D capacity. – Develop KPIs for IDIOM, incl. to measure CO adoption and impact 4. Evolution of IDIOM capability model and process including through divisional and cross-divisional alignment Evolve the IDIOM capability model and suggested rollout process based on – Feedback from IDIOM reviews – Alignment with ICTD HR digital skills mapping- Alignment with ICTD InfoSec cybersecurity skills mapping – Alignment with DAPM Data Function Blueprint (focus on data capabilities in IDIOM)- Alignment with Office of Innovation (OOI) (focus on innovation capabilities in IDIOM) – Identify opportunities for shared rollout/reviews (e.g. through joint missions between ICTD, OOI and DAPM) – Update capability model documentation accordingly (e.g. adding/changing or removing capabilities from the model) – Identify ways to strengthen IDIOM recommendations beyond changes to staffing structures and reporting lines, focusing on digital upskilling, peer-to-peer learning, etc. Work Assignments Overview Deliverables/Outputs Delivery Deadline IDIOM evolution At least 5 consultations on IDIOM with other divisions (DAPM, OOI) completed and documented Presentation of findings in IDIOM Working Group Approach for aligning IDIOM, Data Function Blueprint and COMPASS 1 month after start date IDIOM advocacy 3 IDIOM case studies and one additional advocacy asset At least one Webinar with T4D community implemented Preparation of joint OOI/DAPM/ICTD learning mission 2 months after start date IDIOM advocacy and evolution Support to regional T4D teams on IDIOM rollout provided as needed Development and implementation of suggestions for alignment of IDIOM with Tech. Playbook and other key guidance documents Approach for alignment with DXInt dashboard to support IDIOM reviews developed 3 months after start date Monitoring and Evaluation of IDIOM / digitally enabled programming Approach for IDIOM / T4D capacity impact measurement and tracking developed, tested and socialized Global tracking mechanism for IDIOM reviews/ T4D capacity Use of CSIs for digital impact measurement explored and documented. 4 months after start date IDIOM evolution and capacity building Updated IDIOM capability model based on alignment with DAPM, OOI and other sections T4D TeamOne training content for IDIOM developed and delivered, user feedback solicited. 5 months after start date IDIOM advocacy and institutionalization 2 additional advocacy/case study materials developed based on additional country rollouts. Required updates to ICTD guidance on CO ICT capacity reviewed and recommendation developed (in collaboration with ICTD SRG and Operations). 6 months after start date IDIOM evolution Template for IDIOM recommendations updated, to include recommendations for digital upskilling and learning, e.g. through suggested learning curriculums/courses. IDIOM reviews in countries supported, as required. 7 months after start date IDIOM integration in country planning Guidance for integrating IDIOM into country planning process developed and documented, templates and guidance published including on relevant SharePoint pages such as PPPX 8 months after start date IDIOM Institutionalization Continuous user feedback on IDIOM model collected and implemented. Additional country case studies developed and socialized. 9 months after start date IDIOM evolution One Report on the status and future evolution of IDIOM, including challenges and opportunities/recommendations developed (e.g. on Future of Working Group, roles and responsibilities for rollout, evolution, etc.) 10 months after start date Knowledge management Update to IDIOM documentation incl. SharePoint and IDIOM lite model. Preparation of monthly IDIOM working group Documentation of IDIOM learnings and reviews 11 months after start date Financial Proposal: Please indicate your ability, availability and your overall rate – or rate per deliverable (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference above. Applications submitted without a rate will not be considered. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum of 10 years of experience working on the intersection of digital capacity, organizational change management, digital transformation and international development Experience designing, leading, and deploying organizational frameworks and operating models. Experience working in the UN system, ideally on country level, is required Project management skills including task prioritization, workflow coordination, and results-driven strategies is desirable Relevant work experience related to knowledge management, development of training programmes/materials focusing on digital action, impact and integrity is desirable Capacity to handle, analyse and draw insights from large amounts of data e.g. using PowerBi In-depth understanding of UN Country Planning process Experience in developing tools and guidance (such as work aids and templates) for UN users Ability to manage and execute multiple tasks with little supervision while meeting sometimes inflexible deadlines is desirable. For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). To view our competency framework, please visit here. UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles 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. Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
UNICEF - United Nations Children’s FundRemote, Nairobi -
UNICEF Supply Division in Copenhagen Denmark is looking for a dedicated Supply Assistant to be part of Water, Sanitation and Education Center on a temporary basis (364 days). UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, commitment Water, Sanitation and Education Centre (WSEC) is part of Supply Division (SD) and is one of the procurement centres leading global contracting and procurement of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) , Education and Project Support commodities for all UNICEF offices, and SD warehouse hubs focusing on optimizing emergency response and access to affordable and quality assured goods in a timely manner. The Education Unit manages procurement of a wide range of education items in accordance with the UNICEF Rules and Regulations. This includes procurement for warehouse replenishment and direct shipments in support of Education programme in UNICEF country offices worldwide. The unit is responsible for establishing global long term procurement arrangements for respective Education commodities and supporting country and regional offices with best value for money solutions for Education programmes and Emergency response. The role will be providing pro-active independent coordination of contractual support in the commercial team, with responsibility for end-to-end supply chain transactions. This includes ensuring accurate and timely completion of transactions, processing of supply requisitions, providing effective service to internal customers including assisting with warehouse replenishment orders in a timely manner as well extending support for direct order placement to UNICEF country offices during surge demand. This is a critical function requiring coordination with different stakeholders such as suppliers and other units (transport, warehouse, quality assurance) as well as close monitoring, follow up and ensuring timely delivery of goods. up to the completion and closure of the purchase orders in compliance with UNICEF procedures. How can you make a difference? Under the general supervision of the Contracts Officer in the Education Unit, the Supply Assistant monitors incoming procurement requisitions for own commodity area, plan issue and expedite Purchase Orders and run the Material Resource Planning (MRP) for replenishment of standard stock items in Copenhagen warehouse and other strategic hubs ensuring compliance with UNICEF Key Performance Indicators. The primary task is timely execution of orders ensuring no stock out of Education products in UNICEF Supply Division Warehouse and other UNICEF hubs. Coordinates with stakeholders – Warehouse and inventory management centre (WIMC), Quality assurance centre (QAC), Global transport centre (GTC) and within Education unit in executing all below tasks: Assist with running Material Resource Planning report (MRP) in SAP once a week or as per need and periodically check the dashboards e.g. warehouse replenishment dashboard to ensure timely replenishment of products. Coordinate with Warehouse planning to adjust quantity and material to optimize shipment volume Extend support for direct order placement to UNICEF country offices during surge demand Communicate with Long Term Arrangement suppliers of relevant products to confirm volume, production lead time, incoterms etc Issue purchase orders and ensure completeness in accordance with WSEC procurement quota, spot pricing, pre-delivery/in-line inspections, moisture control are embodied in purchase orders. Collaborate, coordinate with Education Contracting and Technical unit prior to order confirmation to ensure compliance with centre process/guidelines Timely update of various order monitoring tools, spreadsheets Provide update on workload and pipeline order in Education Unit meetings Coordinate with Global Transport Centre, quality assurance centre and other centres as appropriate for daily work-related updates to ensure information is shared in a timely manner Consult, coordinate with suppliers, Freight forwarders and Global transport unit to ensure timely shipment and/or delays are communicated and resolved Follow up on pipeline orders with suppliers to track progress while updating status in various consultative meetings and database Consult with supervisor and contracting team on challenges e.g. price increase, delay, quality related issues Be proactive in finding alternative product sources for surge demand to meet emergency surge demand under the guidance of Contracts Officer and in consultation with Technical Unit to ensure product conformity Extend support to draft preliminary commercial evaluation for approval by supervisor and thereafter share with Technical unit to initiate Technical evaluation of tender. Undertake solicitation process to support surge demand, consolidate final Commercial and Technical evaluation for approval by supervisor, thereafter draft submission for Contract Review Committee for view by supervisor Extend support to Education team as and when required To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… The following minimum requirements: Education: Completion of secondary education and additional relevant courses in business administration, commercial or contracting Work Experience: Minimum 5 years of administrative experience in a commercial, industrial, or public sector / organisation with at least 2 years in procurement or related contracting function. Language: Fluency in English and in particular excellent written communication skills Valid work permit and residency in Denmark at the time of submitting the application. Note that the selected candidate is responsible for obtaining any required extension of their residency permit as an extension cannot be dependent on employment with UNICEF The following desirables: Additional relevant courses in procurement Experience of working in SAP/ERP system (VISION) or other modules of SAP Knowledge of Public procurement Language: Proficiency in another UN language (Spanish, French, Russian, Chinese, Arabic). For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are… (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per 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. UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. The closing date of this position is 19th August 2024. Visit us at www.unicef.org/supply/
UNICEF - United Nations Children’s FundCopenhagen -
UNICEF Iraq office is seeking qualified applicants to provide technical support and quality assurance to the Iraq CO around evaluation. The purpose of this consultancy assignment is to specifically provide: • develop, manage, quality assure and support the uptake of evaluations in accordance with the UNICEF evaluation policy and guidance; • support the operationalization of the evaluation function in the Iraq CO by: advising the Representative and Senior Management in the area of evaluation; supporting office-wide evaluation planning, monitoring and reporting; updating CO evaluation guidance and tools; and, maintaining linkages and leverage synergies with regional and global evaluation networks; • contribute to a conducive environment for evaluation use in the Iraq CO, supporting evaluation capacity and partnership development. UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, Hope Evaluation in UNICEF helps the organization and its partners to achieve the best results possible for children through independent, credible, ethically generated, timely and accessible evaluative evidence. The 2023 revised Evaluation Policy reiterates that evaluation is a shared accountability across the organization and reconfirms the decentralized implementation of the evaluation function. Under the accountability of the Country Representative and oversight by the Regional Office, Country Offices (Cos) manage CO-level evaluations identified in their Costed Evaluation Plans (CEP). UNICEF Iraq is transitioning from its 2020-2024 country programme to a new 2025-2029 country programme, expected to start in March 2025. Several evaluations of the CEP 2020-2024 will be implemented during this transition period to inform the implementation of the new country programme. Furthermore, some evaluations of the next country programme CEP 2025-2029 need to start or be prepared. To accelerate this country programme evaluation needs, the country office is seeking the services of an experienced evaluation specialist on consultancy contractual modality to manage the design, procurement, and implementation of these evaluations. It is expected that the period September 2024-April 2025 will require fulltime evaluation specialist capacity, managing: the procurement, inception, implementation and finalization of three evaluations for which the Terms of Reference (ToR) have already been developed, approved and published; the scoping and ToR development, procurement, inception and initiation of fieldwork of one to two evaluations, including a complex multi-agency evaluation managed by UNICEF. Besides managing the individual evaluations mentioned above, the fulltime evaluation consultant contracted under this assignment needs to support and advise the Representative on the implementation and strengthening of the evaluation function in general in the Iraq CO; working together with the R&E Officer and supported by the Regional Evaluation Advisor (REA). Therefore, the purpose of this consultancy assignment is to provide technical support and quality assurance to the Iraq CO around evaluation, specifically: develop, manage, quality assure and support the uptake of evaluations in accordance with the UNICEF evaluation policy and guidance; support the operationalization of the evaluation function in the Iraq CO by: advising the Representative and Senior Management in the area of evaluation; supporting office-wide evaluation planning, monitoring and reporting; updating CO evaluation guidance and tools; and, maintaining linkages and leverage synergies with regional and global evaluation networks; contribute to a conducive environment for evaluation use in the Iraq CO, supporting evaluation capacity and partnership development. The assignment will be conducted working together with the R&E Officer under the supervision of the Representative and with support the Regional Evaluation Advisor (REA). How can you make a difference? The scope of work has two components, of which the first one will require the highest level of effort. 1. Development, management, quality assurance and uptake of evaluations (90% of effort) The Consultant will lead on the following evaluations: Evaluation of school-based management: launch and manage on a day-to-day basis the education evaluation of the school-based management approach (ToR will already be published). This is relatively large evaluation of a programme that UNICEF has been supporting since 2016 across Iraq (school-based management has been introduced in approximately 5,000 schools). The consultant will provide technical guidance on the contracting of the evaluation team, manage the inception phase with the Evaluation Steering Committee on the approval of the inception report, supervise the data collection phase, engage the key stakeholders in the evaluation process, and ensure that the evaluation deliverables and process meet the UNICEF quality standards and ethical requirements. Evaluation of the Basra Water project: launch and manage on a day-to-day basis the evaluation of this EU-funded multisectoral project that aims to improve the quality of life in Basra City through strengthening the capacity of the water sector for equitable and sustainable drinking water and engaging people, especially youth, in innovative and environmentally sustainable water supply solutions by supporting green job opportunities. (ToR will already be published). This is a relatively small evaluation concentrated in Basra but covering multiple components and diverse stakeholders. The consultant will provide technical guidance on the contracting of the evaluation team, manage the inception phase with the Evaluation Steering Committee on the approval of the inception report, supervise the data collection phase, engage the key stakeholders in the evaluation process, and ensure that the evaluation deliverables and process meet the UNICEF quality standards and ethical requirements. Evaluation of kangaroo mother care: launch and manage on a day-to-day basis the evaluation of the kangaroo mother care approach with UNICEF support in hospitals that are equipped with delivery rooms in Iraq. This is a relatively small evaluation of an approach currently implemented in 26 hospitals across 14 Iraqi governorates. The consultant will provide technical guidance on the contracting of the evaluation team, manage the inception phase with the Evaluation Steering Committee on the approval of the inception report, supervise the data collection phase, engage the key stakeholders in the evaluation process, and ensure that the evaluation deliverables and process meet the UNICEF quality standards and ethical requirements. Final Evaluation of the Social Protection Programme – Phase 1: conduct scoping, develop the ToR and launch the inception phase of the evaluation. The EU-funded Social Protection Programme (2021-2025) is a complex, multi-agency programme to support social protection system reform in Iraq. UNICEF leads this programme in collaboration with WFP and ILO. The evaluation also needs to be co-managed under UNICEF’s leadership. The consultant will lead the scoping of the evaluation identifying evaluation purpose, objectives, scope, questions and priorities in consultation with the different stakeholders; and lead the ToR development and provide technical guidance on the procurement of the evaluation contractor. He/she will set up efficient and effective evaluation management and governance arrangements. He/she will manage the inception phase with the Evaluation Steering Committee on the approval of the inception report. The data collection phase is expected to take place after the assignment and its supervision is not part of this assignment. Formative evaluation of the reintegration of Iraqis from NES/Al-Hol: conduct scoping and develop the ToR of this evaluation. This evaluation is part of the 2025-2029 CEP planned for 2025. For all evaluations, the consultant manages the evaluation team, coordinating with UNICEF sector teams and reporting progress to the Representative and Country Management Team. She/he receives support from the R&E Officer in the day-to-day operationalization of the evaluations and liaises with the REA on evaluation technical matters. In case any of the evaluations need to be submitted for external ethical review, (s)he supervises/ensures the submission by the evaluation team with support of the R&E Officer. For all evaluations the evaluation consultant promotes the use of the evaluation throughout the evaluation process. 2. Support to the operationalization of evaluation function and a conducive evaluation environment (10% of effort) The evaluation consultant will support the following activities: a. Evaluation planning, budgeting, monitoring and reporting: as part of annual work planning ensure that evaluation activities are incorporated in the 2025 workplan (if needed, support the revision of the Costed Evaluation Plan); follow-up on resource allocation to the CO evaluation output; report on evaluation progress to the Representative and the Country Management Team; report on evaluation achievements and KPIs in CO annual reporting; and, support the R&E officer in updating the EISI system and inputs in evaluation dashboards. b. Evaluation use: promote the use of evaluation evidence in CO reporting and in decision making platforms. c. Evaluation capacity strengthening: support the updating of the evaluation SharePoint, evaluation guidance/tools and the CO evidence SOP; strengthen the awareness and capacity of CO staff about evaluation; and, support national evaluation capacity development initiatives. d. Evaluation partnership: maintain linkages and support synergies with UNICEF regional and global evaluation sections; this includes attending evaluation network meetings and supporting implementation of regional and global evaluations. Expected travel The consultancy will be executed through mix of remote home-based work and visits to Iraq. It is expected that the consultant will travel around 3-5 times to Iraq,[1] particularly during moments of evaluation steering committee meetings, coordination/initiation of fieldwork and/or validation/dissemination events of evaluation findings/ recommendations. Furthermore, the scoping and ToR development of the evaluation of the Social Protection Programme will likely require multi-stakeholder coordination and will benefit from a presence in Iraq. This will mainly mean travel to Baghdad, but the consultant needs to be willing to travel outside of Baghdad. Travel will be separately financed by the Iraq CO. Any travel plans need to be approved by the CO. Travel will be in economy class and standard DSA procedures for Iraq will be applied. [1] Visits of around one week – to be further specified based on need at time of evaluation implementation. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… Minimum Qualifications required: An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in evaluation, economics, social sciences, public management or related field. Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required: Eight years of relevant professional work experience in evaluation activities. Experience in managing evaluations, as team leader of evaluations or evaluation manager. Experience in managing joint multi-agency evaluations desirable. Experience in designing and implementing data collection methods (quantitative and qualitative). Experience in quality assurance of evaluation implementation and deliverables. Experience in facilitating workshops and training related to evaluation. Experience in evaluation or research in education, health, WASH, social protection or child protection desirable. Experience in theory of change development desirable. Language Skills required: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). To view our competency framework, please visit here. UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles 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. Remarks: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
UNICEF - United Nations Children’s FundRemote, Baghdad -
This post will have a pivotal role to ensure synergies between delivering on the JP results with implementing UNICEF’s humanitarian response plan. The Programme Officer, is required to support all aspects of day-to-day implementation of the programme across the three targeted Darfur states. The Programme Officer will be based in Port Sudan, Sudan, and will report to the Programme Specialist. UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfil their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, care. UNICEF is dedicated to providing humanitarian, peace and development assistance to children, families, and communities in Sudan, with a focus on health, nutrition, WASH, child protection, social protection, learning and skills. The needs of children and young people at-risk of and affected by the conflict, epidemics, and climate change, are at the heart of UNICEF’s work in Sudan. This includes large scale response to emergencies and lifesaving needs; investment in preparedness and resilience; seeking durable solutions for displaced people; supporting conflict prevention, social cohesion, and peace; building and strengthening support to and partnerships with civil society, local and international NGOs, private sector, frontline workers, and local institutions; and preserving and strengthening systems that deliver basic services. How can you make a difference? The Programme Officer, is required to support all aspects of day-to-day implementation of the programme across the three targeted Darfur states. The Programme Officer will be based in Port Sudan, Sudan, and will report to the Programme Specialist. Key functions, accountability, and related duties: Technical Support and guidance: Support partners and contractors to programme and deliver for resilience and social cohesion both within the scope of the JP and wider humanitarian/nexus type programming. Coordination with WFP: Support day-to-day coordination with WFP at states level including facilitating appropriate coordination with wider stakeholders. Partnerships: Lead the development and management of partnership agreements with NGOs and other institutional or third-party arrangements. Representation: As needed and in coordination with the Programme Specialist, support UNICEF not only in state level coordination, but with state level government, other non-state actors, and the native administration (as agreed with manager) Programme management and implementation: Under the programme specialist supervision and coordination, lead the overall management and coordination of all aspects of the states’ level programme toward the agreed results; including timely and effective grant and financial management. Monitoring, reporting and evaluation: Support states’-level monitoring, the provision of timely and quality inputs to donor reporting as well as evaluation. Communications, visibility and donor relations: Lead states-level visibility, communication as well as donor visits (context permitting) For more information on the specific technical expertise needed, kindly double-click on the following link to view the full job description: JD -Programme Officer (Social Cohesion and Resilience) NOB West Area Team -TWO SUD24076 (2).pdf To qualify as a Champion for every child you will have: A Bachelor’s degree is required in one of the following fields: peace-building, international relations, political science, international development, or another relevant technical field. A minimum of two years of professional experience in two or more of the following areas is required: humanitarian response, peace-building, nexus type programming or community empowerment. Previous experience and / or deep understanding about the Unicef Sudan programming environment, in particular in Darfur an asset. Fluency in English and Arabic, both oral and written, is required. For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are… (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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. Remarks: As per 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. Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Females are encouraged to apply. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates). UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
UNICEF - United Nations Children’s FundPort Sudan -
Regional Programme Adviser
Norwegian Refugee CouncilAmman, Jordan -
Request for Information (RFI) USAID/TAP- RFI -002 External Consultancy Firm – Archiving System
Creative Associates InternationalJordan -
Under the supervision of Deputy Representative and Partnerships Specialist, the consultant will support the office in communications, operations and administrative support services to enhance the smooth running of the supervisors’ day-to-day activities. The consultant will also support the supervisors as well as other critical staff in initiating, following up on and resolving issues pertaining to administrative requests as well as translation and communication support. UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, chance Consultancy Title: National Consultant for Administrative and Logistical Assistance to Management (National, Belarus) Section/Division/Duty Station: Front Office, UNICEF Belarus CO Duration: August 2024 – August 2025 (about 12 months) Home/ office Based: Remote/Home-based (with visits to the office upon needs) About UNICEF If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world’s leading children’s rights organization would like to hear from you. Over 75 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children’s survival, protection and development. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and abuse. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations, and governments. BACKGROUND Purpose of Activity/Assignment: Under the supervision of Deputy Representative and Partnerships Specialist, the consultant will support the office in communications, operations and administrative support services to enhance the smooth running of the supervisors’ day-to-day activities. The consultant will also support the supervisors as well as other critical staff in initiating, following up on and resolving issues pertaining to administrative requests as well as translation and communication support. Scope of Work: Support in administrative/ logistics for Deputy Representative and Partnerships Specialist: Support for supervisors in visits with overall placement and orientation in Belarus Draft responses inquiries on routine questions and coordination of the issues / tasks with support of Belarus CO responsible team Support in translation / interpretation/ assistance in understanding/ pulling out Russian language documents, electronic/phone communication to partners and/or meetings as required: Mostly rough translation of documents to provide a general understanding – e.g. content of specific projects/ MOUs/ agreements signed with partners, or TORs (e.g. TOR for Country Programme Evaluation) Supporting in translation of official letters plan to send or letters received – which would go through Representative and with other colleagues explaining – to ensure better understanding the environment and country context Possibly scanning of information in Russian that will be useful for work (e.g., in Partnerships mapping of donors if there is only Russian information to just explore, etc.) Accompaniment during meetings: In some external meetings: 1) discreet interpretation during meeting focusing on main points; 2) after meeting enable supervisors to ask clarification of what happened; 3) write down after each external meetings a few bullet points of what was discussed & concluded, with whom, in English * High-level official meetings would required official translator (with Ministers, Deputy Ministers, etc.) Terms of Reference / Key Deliverables / Delivery Deadline: Work Assignment Overview Deliverables/ Outputs Delivery deadline Support in administrative/ logistics for Deputy Representative and Partnerships Specialist Support for supervisors in visits with overall placement and orientation in Belarus 31/12/2024 Draft responses inquiries on routine questions and coordination of the issues / tasks with support of Belarus CO responsible team 31/08/2025 Review, prepare and manage translation / interpretation/ assistance in understanding/ pulling out Russian language documents, electronic/phone communication to partners and/or meetings as required Mostly rough translation of documents to provide a general understanding – e.g. content of specific projects/ MOUs/ agreements signed with partners, or TORs (e.g. TOR for Country Programme Evaluation) 31/08/2025 Supporting in translation of official letters plan to send or letters received – which would go through Representative and with other colleagues explaining – to ensure better understanding the environment and country context 31/08/2025 Possibly scanning of information in Russian that will be useful for work (e.g., in Partnerships mapping of donors if there is only Russian information to just explore, etc.) 30/06/2025 Accompaniment during meetings In some external meetings: 1) discreet interpretation during meeting focusing on main points; 2) after meeting enable supervisors to ask clarification of what happened; 3) write down after each external meetings a few bullet points of what was discussed & concluded, with whom, in English * High-level official meetings would required official translator (with Ministers, Deputy Ministers, etc.) 31/08/2025 Provide support and back up for office calls, registration of correspondence and some small administrative tasks while the absence of the Executive Assistant to ensure smooth operation of the Front Office At least 5 weeks of back up functions in total 31/08/2025 Travel (if required as per TOR): No travels expected within this TOR Qualifications Education: University degree with a focus in International Relations, Public Relations, Social/Human/Language Sciences or other related fields. Work experience/Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required: A minimum of 2 years of relevant administrative or clerical work experience is required Fluency in English and Russian is required both writing and speaking. Knowledge Belarusian and/or French is an asset. Training and experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other UNICEF software such as SharePoint; Organizational, planning and prioritizing skills and abilities; High sense of confidentiality, initiative and good judgment; Ability to work independently as well as with a team in an international, multicultural and interdisciplinary environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization patiently and tactfully. Competencies: Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness Works Collaboratively with Drive to achieve impactful results Requirements: Completed profile in UNICEF’s e-Recruitment system and Interested applicants should provide a letter of interest (Cover Letter) describing how they can contribute to the interventions listed under roles and responsibilities and why they should be selected for this position. In addition, they should share their latest CV/Resume and financial proposal to undertake this job Financial Offer template_admin support DR PS Consultant_UNICEF Belarus.docx Samples of the related job/tasks done/portfolio. Upload copy of academic credentials Financial proposal should be submitted using the financial offer template Financial Offer template_admin support DR PS Consultant_UNICEF Belarus.docxand must: Reflect the costs per each deliverable and the total lump-sum for the whole assignment period (in US$) to undertake the terms of reference. Include travel costs and daily subsistence allowance, if internationally recruited or travel is required as per TOR. Consultants are responsible for arranging their own transportation arrangements. UNICEF can provide office vehicle for some duty travel missions with prior agreement as per monthly travel plan approved by the supervisor. Include any other costs: health insurance, payment of an incidental expenditure (such as bank charges, insurances, etc.) and living costs as applicable. Indicate your availability. Any emergent / unforeseen duty travel and related expenses will be covered by UNICEF. At the time the contract is awarded, the selected candidate must have in place current health insurance coverage. Payment of professional fees will be based on submission of agreed satisfactory deliverables. UNICEF reserves the right to withhold payment in case the deliverables submitted are not up to the required standard or in case of delays in submitting the deliverables on the part of the consultant. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). To view our competency framework, please visit here. UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles 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. Remarks: Individuals engaged under a consultancy will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.
UNICEF - United Nations Children’s FundRemote, Minsk -
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking an experienced Education Officer to provide overall support towards timely planning, implementation, monitoring and results-based reporting of the GPE funded System Transformation of Education Programme (STEP) for Girls and Learning by closely working with the UNICEF Field Office Education Team, Regional Education Bureaus, GPE Programme Management Office Team, STEP Target Woredas and schools in the assignment region and other implementing partners. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, a champion Ethiopia is situated in the Horn of Africa and is the second most populous country on the continent with an estimated population of 115 million. It borders six African countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, and covers 1,104,300 square kilometers. Approximately 85 percent of the population lives in rural areas. Ethiopia represents a melting pot of ancient cultures with Middle Eastern and African cultures evident in the religious, ethnic, and language composition of its people. Over the past two years, children and their families across Ethiopia faced multiple and complex emergencies, such as the conflict in the northern Ethiopia and the drought, which resulted in millions of people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. UNICEF has programmes in Child Protection, WASH, Health, Nutrition, Social Policy, and Education and serves over 15 million children in Ethiopia. Join UNICEF Ethiopia to contribute to improving the lives of children and women. How can you make a difference? Roles and responsibilities: Support the timely planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the STEP for Girls and Learning in the targeted Woredas in the assigned region. Provide technical assistance and support to the regional education bureau, zone education departments, STEP target woreda education offices, school cluster resource centers and satellite schools in planning, implementing, reporting on the key strategic actions designed to promote equitable and inclusive access to quality education. Collaborate closely with UNICEF Field Offices, STEP Programme Management Office and Implementing Partners including REB, STEP Target Woredas and CSOs to plan and execute key interventions agreed in the STEP for Girls and Learning programme financed by GPE’s System Transformation Grant (STG) and Girls Education Accelerator (GEA). Contribute to the full integration of STEP for Girls and Learning interventions into the REBs Rolling Work Plans with clear breakdown of targets, budget, micro plans and M&E framework as well as financial oversight of STG and GEA grants, including HACT risk assurance activities and DCT management. Draft clear timelines for monitoring and data compilation at the regional and district level, ensuring accurate results-based progress reporting at the different levels of STEP for Girls and Learning programme implementation. Draft and supply the STEP for Girls and Learning programme with data needs for periodic donor reports. Draft and refine based on inputs to field monitoring tools, methods and templates, databases, dashboards, templates etc. to facilitate more real-time tracking of implementation progress, expenditures, supplies etc. against the STEP for Girls and Learning Programme. STEP for Girls and Learning Programme Management, Budgeting, Monitoring and Reporting. Liaising and communicating with PMO, UNICEF Country and UNICEF Field Office staff in relation to budget breakdown by Implementing partners, cash forecasting, financial management and tracking of expenditure (such as soft and hard commitments, for example) for improved grant management, monitoring and reporting. Plan, organize and participate in joint field monitoring and supportive supervision, monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with national and sub-national level implementing partners and CSO partners and prepare reports for the Supervisor, CFOs, PMO team and Regional Focal Points. Provide inputs to set up a system to further strengthen STEP for Girls and Learning data collection and analysis, monitoring and reporting. Analyses of data from multiple sources to identify child deprivations related to education indicators outlined in the STEP for Girls and Learning Programme document. Draft and supply good quality review of periodic reports, programme monitoring and reviews for the STEP for Girls and Learning reports due for GPE on a timely manner. Prepare and update the repository for information for field visits, repository for photo collections and human-interest stories to showcase effectiveness of education programme support and implementation. Enhance overall Capacity of the REB, ZED, STEP Target Woredas and Schools in effective implementation of the STEP for Girls and Learning Spend a minimum of 40% of working time to increase the capacity of REB, target Woreda Education Offices and Schools to improve delivery of quality education in STEP target woredas and schools. Advise Regional Education Bureau and STEP Target woreda on financing/budgeting, disbursement of funds and distribution of supplies for education, ensuring they are properly administered and utilized in accordance with the Government’s financial procedures, rules and regulations. Support REB and STEP Target Woredas and other Implementing partners in the preparation of quarterly budget (DCT) requests, inclusive of micro-plans and cash distribution list, verify their implementation capacity, recommend disbursement and monitor their prompt utilization and timely liquidation. Follow up on procurement of supplies and activities of the regional education bureau and STEP target Woredas by consolidating list of supplies for procurement, inclusive of detailed costs and distribution plans; monitor their timely procurement and distribution to end users. Support the capacity of WEOs to strengthen the function of data collection, analysis, data storage, documentation and quality reporting. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building Collaborate with and support the STEP Programme Management Office (PMO), UNICEF CO and Field Office staff education specialists to initiative and implement innovative systems and solutions developed internally for better monitoring of programs, expenditure tracking etc. within all government partners at regional, woreda level and with CSOs implementing partners as needed. Collaborate with regional Teacher’s Education Colleges to strengthen the school-college link for improved quality of education. Strengthen the capacity of PTSAs to create demand for quality education for school aged children with a focus on Children with Disabilities (CwDs) and girls in the local communities through confidence building measures, advocacy and social mobilization. Support preparation and development of Human-Interest Stories (HIS) for wider dissemination at different levels. Coordinate field mission and supportive supervision visits by UNICEF Head Office and STEP PMO team and facilitate donors and media visits. Perform any other tasks requested by the direct supervisor and the STEP PMO team in Addis Ababa. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… The following minimum requirements: Education: A University degree or above in Education, Educational Planning and Management, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, Psychology, Sociology or related technical field. Work Experience: At least two years of professional work experience at the national and regional levels in curriculum and instructional materials development, pedagogy and teacher education, quality of education, social development, management, monitoring and evaluation, Familiarity with delivering results in challenging and close contexts such as quality education provision, Experience of working in government, UN Agencies and/ or other INGOs /NGOs programs and activities will be an added advantage. Language Requirements: Fluency in spoken and written English required, and knowledge of local language of the duty station is an added asset. For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are… (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (1) (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1) (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (1) (4) Innovates and embraces change (1) (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) (6) Thinks and acts strategically (1) (7) Works collaboratively with others (1) Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes [KR5], and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per 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. UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required [LK6] to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
UNICEF - United Nations Children’s FundAddis Ababa -
Programme Specialist, WPHF programme
UN WomenKyiv, Ukraine -
UNICEF Ethiopia is seeking two experienced Education Officers to provide overall support towards timely planning, implementation, monitoring and results-based reporting of the GPE funded System Transformation of Education Programme (STEP) for Girls and Learning by closely working with the UNICEF Field Office Education Team, Regional Education Bureaus, GPE Programme Management Office Team, STEP Target Woredas and schools in the assignment region and other implementing partners. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, a champion Ethiopia is situated in the Horn of Africa and is the second most populous country on the continent with an estimated population of 115 million. It borders six African countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, and covers 1,104,300 square kilometers. Approximately 85 percent of the population lives in rural areas. Ethiopia represents a melting pot of ancient cultures with Middle Eastern and African cultures evident in the religious, ethnic, and language composition of its people. Over the past two years, children and their families across Ethiopia faced multiple and complex emergencies, such as the conflict in the northern Ethiopia and the drought, which resulted in millions of people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. UNICEF has programmes in Child Protection, WASH, Health, Nutrition, Social Policy, and Education and serves over 15 million children in Ethiopia. Join UNICEF Ethiopia to contribute to improving the lives of children and women. How can you make a difference? Roles and responsibilities: Support the timely planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the STEP for Girls and Learning in the targeted Woredas in the assigned region. Provide technical assistance and support to the regional education bureau, zone education departments, STEP target woreda education offices, school cluster resource centers and satellite schools in planning, implementing, reporting on the key strategic actions designed to promote equitable and inclusive access to quality education. Collaborate closely with UNICEF Field Offices, STEP Programme Management Office and Implementing Partners including REB, STEP Target Woredas and CSOs to plan and execute key interventions agreed in the STEP for Girls and Learning programme financed by GPE’s System Transformation Grant (STG) and Girls Education Accelerator (GEA). Contribute to the full integration of STEP for Girls and Learning interventions into the REBs Rolling Work Plans with clear breakdown of targets, budget, micro plans and M&E framework as well as financial oversight of STG and GEA grants, including HACT risk assurance activities and DCT management. Draft clear timelines for monitoring and data compilation at the regional and district level, ensuring accurate results-based progress reporting at the different levels of STEP for Girls and Learning programme implementation. Draft and supply the STEP for Girls and Learning programme with data needs for periodic donor reports. Draft and refine based on inputs to field monitoring tools, methods and templates, databases, dashboards, templates etc. to facilitate more real-time tracking of implementation progress, expenditures, supplies etc. against the STEP for Girls and Learning Programme. STEP for Girls and Learning Programme Management, Budgeting, Monitoring and Reporting. Liaising and communicating with PMO, UNICEF Country and UNICEF Field Office staff in relation to budget breakdown by Implementing partners, cash forecasting, financial management and tracking of expenditure (such as soft and hard commitments, for example) for improved grant management, monitoring and reporting. Plan, organize and participate in joint field monitoring and supportive supervision, monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with national and sub-national level implementing partners and CSO partners and prepare reports for the Supervisor, CFOs, PMO team and Regional Focal Points. Provide inputs to set up a system to further strengthen STEP for Girls and Learning data collection and analysis, monitoring and reporting. Analyses of data from multiple sources to identify child deprivations related to education indicators outlined in the STEP for Girls and Learning Programme document. Draft and supply good quality review of periodic reports, programme monitoring and reviews for the STEP for Girls and Learning reports due for GPE on a timely manner. Prepare and update the repository for information for field visits, repository for photo collections and human-interest stories to showcase effectiveness of education programme support and implementation. Enhance overall Capacity of the REB, ZED, STEP Target Woredas and Schools in effective implementation of the STEP for Girls and Learning Spend a minimum of 40% of working time to increase the capacity of REB, target Woreda Education Offices and Schools to improve delivery of quality education in STEP target woredas and schools. Advise Regional Education Bureau and STEP Target woreda on financing/budgeting, disbursement of funds and distribution of supplies for education, ensuring they are properly administered and utilized in accordance with the Government’s financial procedures, rules and regulations. Support REB and STEP Target Woredas and other Implementing partners in the preparation of quarterly budget (DCT) requests, inclusive of micro-plans and cash distribution list, verify their implementation capacity, recommend disbursement and monitor their prompt utilization and timely liquidation. Follow up on procurement of supplies and activities of the regional education bureau and STEP target Woredas by consolidating list of supplies for procurement, inclusive of detailed costs and distribution plans; monitor their timely procurement and distribution to end users. Support the capacity of WEOs to strengthen the function of data collection, analysis, data storage, documentation and quality reporting. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building Collaborate with and support the STEP Programme Management Office (PMO), UNICEF CO and Field Office staff education specialists to initiative and implement innovative systems and solutions developed internally for better monitoring of programs, expenditure tracking etc. within all government partners at regional, woreda level and with CSOs implementing partners as needed. Collaborate with regional Teacher’s Education Colleges to strengthen the school-college link for improved quality of education. Strengthen the capacity of PTSAs to create demand for quality education for school aged children with a focus on Children with Disabilities (CwDs) and girls in the local communities through confidence building measures, advocacy and social mobilization. Support preparation and development of Human-Interest Stories (HIS) for wider dissemination at different levels. Coordinate field mission and supportive supervision visits by UNICEF Head Office and STEP PMO team and facilitate donors and media visits. Perform any other tasks requested by the direct supervisor and the STEP PMO team in Addis Ababa. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… The following minimum requirements: Education: A University degree or above in Education, Educational Planning and Management, Curriculum and Instruction, Teacher Education, Psychology, Sociology or related technical field. Work Experience: At least two years of professional work experience at the national and regional levels in curriculum and instructional materials development, pedagogy and teacher education, quality of education, social development, management, monitoring and evaluation, Familiarity with delivering results in challenging and close contexts such as quality education provision, Experience of working in government, UN Agencies and/ or other INGOs /NGOs programs and activities will be an added advantage. Language Requirements: Fluency in spoken and written English required, and knowledge of local language of the duty station is an added asset. For every Child, you demonstrate… UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are… (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (1) (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1) (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (1) (4) Innovates and embraces change (1) (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) (6) Thinks and acts strategically (1) (7) Works collaboratively with others (1) Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes [KR5], and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 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. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per 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. UNICEF’s active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required [LK6] to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.
UNICEF - United Nations Children’s FundAddis Ababa, Awasa -
Communications Technical Officer
Norwegian Refugee CouncilKyiv, Ukraine -
Job categories Administration, Audit Vacancy code VA/2024/B0063/28462 Level ICS-12 Department/office MP, RCG, Risk and Compliance Group Duty station Copenhagen, Denmark Contract type International ICA Contract level IICA-4 Duration Two years initially, renewable subject to organizational needs, funding availability and satisfactory performance Application period 05-Aug-2024 to 31-Aug-2024 Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Functional Responsibilities 1. Act as RCG focal point and advisor for the UNOPS Transformation Process In collaboration with the RCG Director and the RCG Team Leads, ensure that RCG engages consistently and holistically with the wider UNOPS Transformation Process. Represent RCG’s point of view in all the Transformation Processes, ensuring the Second Line of Defence is integrated into the wider change initiatives. Ensure information from the wider Transformation Process is communicated to RCG, and ensure involvement of the relevant RCG experts directly in the process where necessary. In collaboration with the Head of Compliance and the Chief Risk Officer, engage with the Process Innovation and Digitization Project, and the 3PM project, to ensure that UNOPS Framework and evidence-based control testing program is risk informed, digitized and smart. Engage with the Legislative Framework and Financial Regulations and Rules Review teams to ensure the Second Line of Defence perspective is integrated into the review in a smart and risk informed manner. Engage with wider change processes (e.g. the IPAS Review/EAC Review) to ensure implications for the Second Line of Defence in general, and RCG in particular, are identified and acted upon. Advice and engage with the Third Line of Defence to ensure appropriate collaboration and knowledge sharing. Act as a catalyst within UNOPS, for promoting an open, risk-informed and progressive culture on all aspects of the compliance and control agenda with focus on continuous learning and accountability. Engage with Senior Stakeholders in UNOPS (regional management; change and transformation Directors and Transformation Initiative Sponsors; policy owners; IAIG; Ethics) in order to do so. Represent RCG at wider Transformation and Change governance boards, steering committees, working groups etc where appropriate. 2. Provide leadership of the Internal Control Function during the transformation phase Bring in significant experience in redesigning and implementing Internal Control and systems Define the functional strategy for Internal Control and the function’s annual focus areas, targets, performance indicators, resourcing and workplan. Lead reviews on existing capabilities specific to policies, processes, systems, functions and offices. Testing the effectiveness of control implementation in both system and manual contexts. Play a transformative role in firstly redefining the Internal Control agenda for UNOPS and uplifting the maturity of the Internal Control function across processes and regions. Ensure alignment with the broader business transformation and digitalization agenda, and advise local and functional leadership on optimizing internal controls to ensure a right balance between segregation of duties and accountability for decision quality, project outputs and contribution. Oversee the development of Internal Control dashboards and associated data models. Chair a Community of Practice for Internal Control and actively engage regional focal points and key functions such as Finance Group, risk management, information security, business continuity, Quality Assurance Group, Internal Audit and Investigations Group and Ethics Office to drive an effective knowledge exchange and capturing of synergies. Provide regular updates on progress on priorities agreed with line management and hold themselves accountable for effective carrying of their duties. 3. Provide leadership and drive UNOPS implementation of the 2023 Joint Inspection Unit Review of Accountability Frameworks in the United Nations Systems Organizations Set a clear vision for what we want to achieve for each element of the accountability framework Assess the areas to be addressed in coordination with relevant stakeholders and set out possible approaches to address it (to be captured in the Accountability Framework or elsewhere) Assess the impact on the organizational set-up of RCG in particular with respect to compliance, internal control, oversight committees and community of practices Assess how the Accountability Framework integrates, complements or replace other key policy frameworks e.g. GRC (likely to replace), ERM , Internal Control Framework etc. Assess enhancements to the Internal Control Framework to ensure it is relevant and fit for purpose for UNOPS aligned with the approach taken in the UN Develop the Accountability Framework by topic in consultation and in collaboration Analyze the future reporting requirements, the requirements for data & analytics to ensure plans are in place to develop these for 2025 and beyond. This include designing the actual reports as appropriate The framework to be developed in coordination and collaboration with Senior stakeholders and UNOPS leadership across HeadQuarters, Regional Directors, Multi Country Offices and Country Offices Education/Experience/Language requirements Education A Master’s degree preferably in risk management, economics, law, international relations, business administration, finance and accounting or other relevant fields is required. A bachelor’s degree combined with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Master’s degree Work Experience At least ten (10) years of compliance, internal control or risk management experience, including at a senior level, preferably in an international setting is required UNOPS experience is required Experience in developing and/or managing risk-based internal controls frameworks for complex settings and high risk areas is required Experience in developing accountability frameworks is an asset Experience in reviewing internal control frameworks; developing policy management and internal standard operating procedures; risk management standards (e.g. ISO 31000) in the context of compliance risk; advising on organizational change; investigative and auditing activities would be an asset Experience in advising senior management and executive boards on compliance and risk management or on large transformation initiatives would be strong asset Language Requirements Full working knowledge of English is essential. Knowledge of another official UNOPS language (French, Spanish) is an asset.
UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project ServicesCopenhagen -
Job categories Administration Vacancy code VA/2024/B0053/28587 Level ICS-10 Department/office AFR, AFROD, Office of the RD Duty station Nairobi, Kenya Contract type International ICA Contract level IICA-2 Duration Open ended subject to satisfactory performance, availability of funds and business needs Application period 05-Aug-2024 to 20-Aug-2024 Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Functional Responsibilities Process and Operational Excellence: Ensure full compliance of Africa Regional Office with UNOPS rules, regulations, and policies. Analyze HQ and regional business processes, and recommend improvements for efficiency and effectiveness of such processes. Assist in drafting and development of regional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and guidelines. Facilitate training and internal consulting on new corporate initiatives, policy updates, procedures and regional SOPs. Support implementation of updated corporate standards, tools, and templates. Provide operational support for missions and audits and conduct necessary preparation work prior to such missions and audits. Monitor the operating environment for potential risks and intervene as needed. Performance Oversight and Coordination: Set and propose regional performance targets for value, process excellence, people management, and financial stewardship. Recommend structural arrangements for cross-functional integration and coordination. Develop and implement performance monitoring systems to drive a high-performance culture across the region. Research, Analysis and Reporting: Conduct substantive research, analysis, and reporting for regional management and oversight. Prepare briefing materials and regional performance summary reports with recommendations. Monitor and analyze regional KPIs performance and prepare regular and ad-hoc management reports. Ensure timely communication and follow-up on action plans. Finance and Budgeting: Organize the annual budgeting and target setting process for the region. Monitor the investment funding portfolio, analyze its performance and support revision of the same where necessary and necessary closures. Analyze and report on budget expenditures and assist in advising the Regional Management team on budget status, ensuring that funds allocated is not exceeded or that additional funds are allocated when required. Manage budget revisions, project financial reports, provisions, write-offs, and closures. Respond to financial and administrative queries from Head Quarters (HQ) and AFR RO offices. Assist in managing regional resources, ensuring cost recovery and accurate financial reporting. Coordination and Monitoring Support: Support Quarterly Assurance and monitoring of the regional program portfolio. Contribute to Quarterly Business Reviews and Quarterly Management Reviews for operational and process effectiveness. Assist in implementing and monitoring the regional strategic plan and corporate initiatives e.g. Gender Diversity and Inclusion, Ethics, and Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment Coordinate Multi-Country Office (MCO)/Country Office (CO) Teams and thematic task forces. Capacity Building and Knowledge Management: Establish a systematic approach for Learning and Development (L&D) and knowledge-sharing needs assessment and best practices. Develop and improve onboarding programs for new AFR RO personnel. Support and oversee the planning, preparation and execution of regional workshops and retreats for AFR RO personnel, including developing schedules, presentations and briefing materials. Be a regional focal point for training, knowledge management and lessons learned activities and document the same. Collaborate with Communities of Practice to identify and share case studies and lessons learned. Coordinate with UNOPS headquarters and internal stakeholders to align initiatives. Participate in coordination meetings, working groups, and task forces as required. Maintain regular communication with multi-country offices to address needs and support requests. Impact of Results The Regional Management and Oversight Specialist directly impacts on the achievement of regional results, enhancing intra-regional collaboration. This consequently reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services. Education/Experience/Language requirements Education: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Development Studies, International Relations or other related field is required. A first-level university degree with an additional 2 years of work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree. PRINCE2 Practitioner Certification is highly desirable. Experience: A minimum 5 years of experience in supporting programmes, operations, or management is required. A minimum 2 years of experience (out of the main 5 years) in budgeting, data analysis, reporting, human resources, and procurement is required. Experience working at the national or international levels, in a multicultural setting is desirable. Knowledge of Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets, or equivalent is desirable. Knowledge of UN/UNOPS’ rules, regulations, policies, tools, and systems is desirable. Experience working in the Africa region will be considered an advantage. Language: Fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of another official UN official language is an asset.
UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project ServicesNairobi -
IT Officer II Product Owner
World Bank GroupNew Delhi, India -
Job categories Project Management Vacancy code VA/2024/B5336/28611 Department/office AFR, KEMCO, Malawi Duty station Lilongwe, Malawi Contract type Local ICA Support Contract level LICA-6 Duration Ongoing ICA – ‘Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance Application period 05-Aug-2024 to 19-Aug-2024 Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Functional Responsibilities Summary of functions: Stakeholder Management Project Delivery and Performance Operations and Procedures Knowledge building and knowledge sharing Stakeholder Management: Establish positive and fruitful working relationships with all members of the Zantchito Skills for Jobs Programme & the overall Programme Team, Beneficiaries, and Partners as appropriate, providing support and guidance on specific and general administrative and project undertakings at the appropriate level. Interaction with colleagues and partners and undertaking of missions, as may be required, to guide operational issues and outline UNOPS service provision. Fostering of partner relationships as primary focal point for assigned tasks Project Delivery and Performance: Support of assigned aspects of project initiation, implementation and closure in full compliance with UNOPS rules and regulations Provide support to the overall aspects of project operations related to reporting. Provide substantive inputs to assist the supervisor in the preparation of project reports and documents. Support the Project Management Support Senior Officer in monitoring budgets, cash flow and reporting on expense obligations to ensure that deliverables are met. Process direct payments and advance requests and support in preparation of project budget revisions. Ensure conformity of project disbursement requests with procedures, work plans, and availability of resources for expenditure. Alert the supervisor of any financial shortfalls and over-expenditures, and propose budget revision, and initiate corrective action when necessary. Support in the administrative tasks related to management of project inventory, assets, including recording and reporting as per UNOPS rules and regulations. Support in maintaining the Electronic Blue File, uploading engagement and project level files on OneUNOPS (ERP) as per the organization’s guidelines for record keeping. Provide support with the organization of meetings; prepare minutes and summaries of actions to be taken, and follow-up with focal points. Support in the coordination of vendor communications, meetings, and reports as necessary. Provide efficient support in contract management all matters relating to successful supervision and management of contracts and purchase orders. Support in the management of the travel plan of the project team, manage travel bookings, and coordinate with relevant colleagues for any travel requirements. Support the organization of induction briefings to newly recruited project team members and render support to consultants in the course of their assignment. Operations and Procedures: Follow the Project Management Manual Instructions and ensure awareness of and relevant respect for organizational policy compliance (Organisational Directives and Administrative Instructions). Contribute to efficient and effective use of the Zantchito Skills for Jobs Programme, Project Management Office (PMO) and UNOPS tools for monitoring project performance, outputs, and benefits. Perform other duties as may be reasonably required and in line with the incumbent’s scope of services above. Knowledge building and Knowledge sharing: Maintenance of accurate data and information to facilitate monitoring and evaluation of project and service activities, and to institutionalize and disseminate knowledge. Publication and sharing of information and knowledge with colleagues, clients and partners. Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Impact of Results: The effective and successful achievement of results by the Project Management Support Associate directly impacts on achievement of project results by supporting the Country Manager to adhere to project management methods and strategies, reduce risks, cut costs and improve success rates. This consequently reinforces the visibility and image of UNOPS as an effective service provider in project services and management and strengthens its competitive position as a partner of choice in sustainable development and project services. Education/Experience/Language requirements Education: Completion of Secondary education is required. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Procurement, Management, International Relations and or other relevant discipline may substitute for some of the years of experience required Experience: A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service is required. Experience working in financial reporting, and implementation of infrastructure projects will be an added advantage. Knowledge of ERP (oneUNOPS) systems is an asset Experience and demonstrated knowledge of UN rules and procedures in Project Management, Procurement, Finance, HR Management and administrative rules and regulations will be an advantage. Experience /knowledge of web-based applications and Google Suite products, especially google forms, sheets, docs and slides is an asset. Language: Fluency in written and oral English is required. Knowledge of a second UN or regional working language is an asset.
UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project ServicesLilongwe -
Job categories Project Management, Partnerships Vacancy code VA/2024/B5003/28652 Department/office GPO, NYPO, SDC, Grant Management Services Duty station Tokyo (with regular office presence), Japan Contract type Local ICA Specialist Contract level LICA Specialist-10 Duration 12 months Application period 05-Aug-2024 to 19-Aug-2024 Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Functional Responsibilities The Engagement and Partnership Specialist is a part-time position for 12 months based in Tokyo, Japan (with regular office presence). The consultant will support partner engagement and development for the SGP Programme in particular COMDEKS and will work under the direct supervision of the SGP Global Manager and under the direction of the UNDP Nature Hub Director. As an integral member of the Nature Hub, he/she will also be expected to collaborate with UNDP Nature Hub senior leadership and other UNDP teams as appropriate. He/she will be expected to take on additional tasks assigned by the direct supervisor and senior management, as necessary. In order to strengthen partnership building and communication with Japanese COMDEKS donors and partners, and the UNDP Tokyo Representative Office (TRO), the Engagement and Partnership Specialist will be based in Tokyo with regular office presence at the UNDP TRO. The consultant will work in close coordination with colleagues from the UNDP Nature Hub, SGP CPMT and UNDP TRO. The specialist will have dual reporting lines and will report to the SGP Global Manager, and the Deputy Director of the UNDP TRO under the overall direction of the Director, Nature Hub. The Consultant’s main functions will be to act as the COMDEKS and Nature Hub focal point based in Tokyo, Japan. Key responsibilities include liaison, communication, coordination and partnership building with COMDEKS donors, partners and the UNDP TRO; new partnership development for nature-local action related programming; support on knowledge management; overall programme implementation; monitoring and reporting; administrative and operational tasks. The Engagement and Partnership Consultant will be responsible for assisting with the following key areas: COMDEKS Partnership management (40%) Maintain strong and effective communication with COMDEKS donors (Ministry of Environment and the Keidanren Nature Conservation Council) and other key Japanese -based partners (e.g. UN University, International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative etc.) to support the implementation of COMDEKS Phase 4, creating synergy with TRO’s partnership-related initiatives. Arrange meetings with stakeholders and partners in Japan, including Government officials, other UN agencies, private sector, research institutions, academia, NGOs and civil societies, to promote COMDEKS and local action agenda of the Nature Hub. Take notes and prepare reports on meetings, events etc. Provide regular updates to COMDEKS donors and participate in COMDEKS board meetings and other partnerships meetings and coordination activities. Collect inputs from SGP country teams, and support the preparation of donor reports and other reporting documents as requested by the donors and partners. Provide advice and guidance to country offices on COMDEKS implementation as needed. Plan and manage the organization of events, meetings and workshops on COMDEKS- globally and in Japan. Partnership Development and Resource Mobilization (40%) Support the Nature Hub and TRO on partnership development in support of upscaling local action for environmental management and implementation of the Nature Pledge. Support development of funding proposals for implementation of the Nature Pledge for donors and related engagement activities. Support on any other engagement and partnership development activities relevant to UNDP, including internal and external events, meetings, partnerships and communication activities. Knowledge management and communications (20%) Develop communication and knowledge products on COMDEKS. Coordinate with the SGP CPMT and UNDP TRO teams to translate COMDEKS content, stories and knowledge products. Support CPMT, donors, partners and SGP country teams with reviewing materials in Japanese and English. Support on engagement with Japanese media as needed and manage general inquiries about the Nature Pledge and COMDEKS. Contribute to and support knowledge product and communication campaigns of the Nature Hub which amplifies partnerships in Japan and globally. Education/Experience/Language requirements *FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY* **CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY** Qualifications and Experience Education Advanced university degree (master or equivalent) in development, international relations, communications, environment, or related fields. A Bachelor’s degree in combination with an additional two/three years of experience is acceptable. Work Experience a. Required Minimum of 05 (five) years of professional experience in formulating, coordinating and/or implementing environment and/or development project/programme in developing countries. Demonstrated experience in donor and partner engagement and resource mobilization b. Desirable (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply) A minimum of 05 (five) years of professional experience with the UN system or an international organization, preferably providing program support in the design, administration and implementation of programmes that serve local communities is highly desired. Extensive knowledge of and experience working in the areas of biodiversity conservation and ecosystem management, land degradation, climate change and/or community development is highly desired. Demonstrated experience in donor and partner engagement and resource mobilization. Demonstrated international event planning and management is desired. Familiarity with the GEF Small Grants Programme, and other UNDP implemented initiatives at the local level is an advantage. Language Fluency in English (read, write, speak) is required. Fluency in Japanese (read, write, speak) is required. Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project ServicesTokyo -
Programme Analyst
UN WomenKyiv, Ukraine -
Job categories Programme Management Vacancy code VA/2024/B5506/28653 Department/office AR, MMCO, Myanmar Duty station Yangon, Myanmar Contract type Local ICA Support Contract level LICA-5 Duration Open-ended, subject to organizational requirements, availability of funds and satisfactory performance Application period 05-Aug-2024 to 18-Aug-2024 Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement. Functional Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Programme Manager, the Program Management Senior Assistant shall perform the following duties and responsibilities; Assist in drafting of projects reports and memos. Prepare project communication, documentation, reports and contracts, checking accuracy and compliance with UNOPS formats and style. Maintain hard and computerized (soft) records for the projects operational and financial transactions for ease of reference and retrieval. Responsible for document management, including file closures, archiving and monitoring due dates for projects progress, status reports and submission by UNOPS of substantive financing, budget utilization and budget utilization to clients. Assist in monitoring expenditures, verify accuracy of requests, completeness of documentation and availability of funding-Inform supervisor of budget status, process for action, inform client and actively follow up to completion. Prepare briefing materials as required or mission and/or discussions on project activities and status. Interact with colleagues, clients and partners to exchange vital information on operational issues and seek cooperation to resolve routine operational issues and process problems and refer complex issues to supervisor with recommendation for course of action. Assist in briefing project personnel on UNOPS procedure. Assist in the administration and monitoring of all aspects of the project implementation including finance, budget and administration. Arrange field visits and coordinate all related logistics and administrative matters as necessary (including preparation of travel documents). Issue statistical reports for M&E Purposes. Assist in day to day coordination of the project activities, i.e. assist in collecting and assembling data and reporting activities of the project. Initiate purchase orders (POs) in oneUNOPS for making payments to implementing partners. Assist in organizing the meetings, trainings, workshops and events including related logistics and administrative matters. Monitoring and Progress Controls Regular updates to the supervisor. Regular reports prepared to the satisfaction of the direct supervisor. Maintenance of Up to date records, both in hard copy and in the computerized system. Attending all relevant technical meetings and maintaining excellent contacts with all stakeholders. Efficiency & effectiveness in responding to the day to day needs of the project. Continuous review of performance by the direct supervisor. Final Product Up to date records of project activities well maintained. Accurate/good quality reports & statistics submitted when and as required. Supervisor & clients regularly briefed on project activities when and as necessary. Positive feedback from M&E Team on support provided by the contractor, particularly in timely submission of data required for M&E Purposes. Education/Experience/Language requirements Education Secondary education is required. Bachelor degree preferably in Business Administration/ Public Administration/ Economics/ Development Studies will be considered an asset and may substitute for some of the required years of experience. Experience Secondary school education with minimum 5 years of experience in similar field of work or exposure to project management preferably with an International Organization is required. Good computer skills including MS Word, MS Excel, Spreadsheets, Database Software and Google Suite applications would be an asset. Previous successful involvement with and a good knowledge of NGOs & civil society is preferred. Language Intermediate level in English and fluency in Burmese Language are required. Functional Competencies Ability to work systematically, accurately and independently minimum supervision in a complex environment. Excellent analytical skills. Ability to draft clear and concise communications and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
UNOPS - United Nations Office for Project ServicesYangon -
The purpose of a Shelter/WASH Officer (NFI/CVA/in-kind) position is to contribute specific technical competencies to project implementation.
NRC - Norwegian Refugee CouncilChisinau -
IT Officer II, Product Owner
International Finance CorporationChennai, India
