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UNDP is the UN Development Programme and works in some 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as they help shape global sustainable development for the next 10 years.

 

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United Nations Development Programme

RSCA Coordination Specialist - P3

Ethiopia, Addis Ababa , Addis Ababa

BACKGROUNDUNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development within the UN System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UNDP Renewed Strategic Offer in Africa aims to 'strengthen UNDP's position as Africa's premier enabler and integrator for Agenda 2030 and the African Union Agenda 2063. The Renewed Strategic Offer commits UNDP to support Africa's people, its governments and institutions to consolidate recent gains and effectively address the challenges that remain. In doing so, the UNDP Regional Service Centre for Africa (RSCA) is guided by the UNDP Strategic Plan and Renewed Strategic Offer.The RSCA (Regional Service Center in Africa) is one of five UNDP Regional Service Centers globally, developing high-quality knowledge and policy for UNDP in Africa. The RSCA is situated in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as the organization's main interface with continental and regional bodies such as the African Union, and Regional Economic Communities and serves 46 UNDP Country Offices. Under the overall authority and guidance of the RSCA Director, the RSCA is sub-regionally and thematically divided into the UNDP Sub-Regional Hub for West and Central Africa, based in Dakar Senegal, UNDP Resilience Hub for Africa, based in Nairobi Kenya, and UNDP Africa Sustainable Finance Hub based in Pretoria South Africa. In addition to the four Hubs, the RSCA currently has 10 policy and programmes teams operating across the Hubs including the HIV and Health team operating out of Istanbul. They include; Country Support Team (CST); RBM, M&E and Accelerator Labs; The Regional Programme for Africa; Inclusive Growth; Gender and Women's Empowerment; HIV, Health and Development; Nature, Climate and Energy; Governance and Peacebuilding; Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Team; and Finance and Private Sector. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the direct supervision of the RSCA Director, the Coordination Specialist's main function is to foster strong substantive engagement within and across the RSCA teams as well as support for coordination and planning processes and priorities within the framework of the UNDP Strategic Plan and Renewed Strategic Offer for Africa and regional processes. The Coordination Specialist works in close collaboration with technical advisors and experts of programme units and across Hubs ensuring successful and transparent coordination of RSCA activities. The Coordination Specialist is a member of the Joint Secretariat of the Africa Regional Collaboration Platform (RCP), which is supported by the regional offices of DCO, UNECA, and UNDP, and operates under the overall direction of the RCP Chair and the two Vice-Chairs.Key Duties and Accountabilities include:UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.Provide advisory support to the RSCA Director for UNDP coherent internal coordination and integration mechanisms:Advise and support the RSCA Director in implementing a vision for the RSCA, ensuring delivery of commitments, and following up on pending issues with senior managers for response/decision.Advise and support inter-Hub and whole-of-RSCA coordination and integration to strengthen the coherence of RSCA and its support to regional organizations and Country Offices;Facilitate, at the request of the RSCA Director, the convening of mechanisms, namely, the Senior Management Group, the Inter-practice Coordination Group (IPCG) and RSCA Working Groups and ensuring minutes are taken and shared with relevant stakeholders.Facilitate, at the request of the RSCA Director, briefings and consultations with RSCA Teams.Provide technical support to the RSCA Director for programming and monitoring processes:Provide technical support to the RSCA Director in strengthening the capacity of the RSCA Teams to develop, coordinate, and implement priorities in alignment with UNDP and UNDP RBA strategic frameworks.Ensure that appropriate linkages are made to other ongoing programmatic initiatives, including Country Programme Documents as well as donor strategies.In accordance with System for Tracking Advisory Requests and Services (STARS), ensure the record of requests and follow-up actions for the RSCA Director.Contribute to the implementation of RSCA Director's strategic efforts on effective communication, partnership and resource mobilization:Advise and support the RSCA Director with consultations with the Government, donors and organizations of the UN system, building partnerships and mobilizing resources.Collate and consolidate information from different RSCA Teams in the preparation of reports, briefings, presentations, and responses on institutional, development, strategic and operational issues, as appropriate.Facilitate communications between the RSCA Director and the RSCA Teams. Provide liaison and specific inputs for issues that should be brought to the attention of the RSCA Director. Identify and address communication gaps, if any, ensuring information flow within the RSCA.Provides administrative support and contributes as a member of the Secretariat of the Africa Regional Collaborative Platform (RCP) to optimize UNDP's efforts:The annual and related meetings: Contribute to the organization of the annual meeting of the RCP Africa – back to back with the Africa Regional Forum on Sustainable Development, and other relevant meetings to advance the objectives of the RCP in strengthening UN Development System's engagement at the regional levelConsult with RCP Vice-Chairs and RCP members on other strategic and programmatic RCP meetings relevant to strengthening the work of UNCTs in Africa in support of implementation of the 2030 Agenda and SDGs, and Agenda 2063, at country level;Consult and backstop OIBCs and Task Forces co-conveners and other relevant stakeholders on proposals for agenda items for the consideration of the RCP Vice-Chairs;Annual reporting and related analytical productsLiaise with Opportunity and Issue-Based Coalition (OIBCs) and Task Force co-conveners on the preparation of the mid-term and annual report and other appropriate reports for the consideration of the RCP at its meetings;Contribute to the analysis on trends, dynamics and lessons learned on the development landscape, flowing from the work of the OIBCs & Task Forces.Facilitate implementation and compliance of decisions taken by the RCP chair and Vice-Chairs.Disseminate the annual RCP report to relevant partners and stakeholders; Meetings facilitationPrepare and circulate the draft minutes of RCP meeting for comments by OIBCs and TF Co-conveners before final approval by the Vice-Chairs of the RCP.Maintain a record of such meetings, their decisions and implementation;Institute an online repository of records of meetings, progress reports and any other reports as requested by the RCP and as is necessary to maintain the smooth functioning of the RCP.Ensure access to such records to all members of the RCP;The annual  UN Africa RCP work programmeConsult and contribute to the draft annual/multi-year work plan in line with the global template for final approval by the RCP Vice-Chairs;Support the Vice-Chairs of the RCP in following up on the implementation of decisions made by the RCP and the work plan.Monitor progressTrack and prepare regular updates on progress on RCP implementation.Support the Vice-Chairs in reviewing and evaluating performance of the RCP on a yearly basis;Member State engagementSupport the RCP Vice-Chairs in engagement with  Member States , providing information on the RCP Africa in supporting the UNDS at regional and country levelsPartnership and collaborations:With the African Union: Facilitate support on partnerships with the African Union towards the realization of Agenda 2030 as may be agreed to by the leadership of the UN; With other partners: Facilitate partnerships with other partners in advancing the work of the Africa RCP.Other Duties: The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.  QUALIFICATIONS Education:Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences, Development, Management, or related field is required. Or A First-level university degree, in the areas mentioned above, with an additional two (2) years of relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of advanced university degree.Experience, Knowledge, and SkillsMinimum of five (5) years (with master's degree) or seven (7) years (with bachelor's degree) of relevant work experience at the national or international level in the area of development, management and cooperation; coordination, communications, assisting senior management with policy analysis, programme support or related field is required.Experience with working with UN/DP and/or government in developing country settings is desired.Experience working in Africa and in/on specific regions would be an asset.Experience with working with the AUC, RECs and other regional institutions and bodies would be considered an asset.Experience in building strategic partnerships with multiple stakeholders is desired. Experience in resource mobilization is an asset. Experience in donor and analytical reporting is an asset. Language Requirements:Fluency in written and oral English is required.Knowledge of another UN official working language is desirable.  COMPETENCIES Core Competencies:Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impactThink Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problemsLearn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiencesAdapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demandsAct with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater resultsEngage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaborationEnable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivityCross-Functional & Technical Competencies:Communication: Writing and EditingAbility to create and/or edit written content in different UN languagesPartnership Management: Relationship ManagementAbility to engage with a wide range of public and private partners, build, sustain and/or strengthen working relations, trust and mutual understandingBusiness Direction and Strategy: Effective Decision MakingTake decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority, area of expertise and resources and take into consideration potential wider implications. Business Management: Portfolio ManagementAbility to select, prioritise and control the organization's programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity Ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives with regular activities for optimal return on investment. Knowledge and understanding of key principles of project, programme, and portfolio management.Business Management: Partnerships ManagementBuild and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policy.Business Management: CommunicationAbility to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audienceAbility to manage communications internally and externally, through media social media and other appropriate channelsBusiness Direction & Strategy: System ThinkingAbility to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.        ______________________________________________________________________ Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.______________________________________________________________________

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14/02/2025
United Nations Development Programme

Procurement Analyst - P2

Chad, Batha , N'djamena

BackgroundDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.Projet Intégré de Lutte contre les Inondations et le renforcement de la Résilience (PILIER) follows on from the floods of 2022, which caused considerable damage to infrastructure in towns and villages, to irrigated areas along the Logone and Chari rivers, and extensive damage in 18 of the country's 23 provinces, including N'Djamena, where it was estimated that by mid-November 2022, 110 square kilometers of N'Djamena and its immediate surroundings were under water. The floods affected 1,426,948 people nationwide in 237,317 households, destroying 149,900 homes, disrupting water sources and submerging 325,184 hectares of agricultural land (MATHU, 2022). An assessment of post-flood recovery needs carried out with UNDP support estimated the cost of flood damage and losses at over 231,913,000,000 FCFA, or around 387,000,000 USD.Thus, the Government of Chad has obtained a grant of 150,000,000 USD from the World Bank to finance the "Projet Intégré pour la Lutte contre les Inondations et la Résilience Urbaine à N'Djaména" (PILIER), aimed at reducing the vulnerability of populations exposed to the risk of flooding through an integrated multi-sectoral approach targeting as a priority the areas most affected by the 2022 floods, while taking into account the imperatives of community development and capacity building of governance structures at both central and local levels.More specifically, PILIER aims to (i) mitigate the negative impacts of flooding through green and grey infrastructure to protect vulnerable areas of N'Djamena from recurrent fluvial and pluvial flooding, and (ii) improve urban planning and management while taking flood risks into account by promoting climate-resilient community interventions and strengthening certain flood-related services.PILLER comprises four components:Component 1 - Drainage and flood protection infrastructure focuses on mitigating the negative impacts of flooding through green and grey infrastructure to protect vulnerable areas of N'Djamena from recurrent fluvial and pluvial flooding. Component 2 - Urban Planning, Resilient Community Services and Intervention focuses on improving risk-informed urban planning and management, promoting climate-resilient community interventions and strengthening selected flood-related services.Component 3 - Project Management.Component 4 - Contingent Emergency Response (CERC).Component 2 includes a sub-component 2.2 dedicated to strengthening flood-related urban services, with an emphasis on local community involvement. This sub-component encompasses two components: firstly, small-scale urban interventions targeting participatory flood protection at neighbourhoods' level, and secondly, strengthening disaster preparedness and response mechanisms at city level. Sub-component 2.2 of community interventions has been designed using a progressive approach and targeting the following interventions:The construction of climate-resilient basic infrastructure and urban services at community level to significantly reduce exposure to risk and vulnerability to disasters and climate change in urban areas.The implementation of a program of community interventions in support of a pre-established list of interventions. These interventions will be selected using a participatory approach based on a prioritization protocol and geographic targeting criteria to be developed and agreed with the Government.All N'Djamena neighbourhoods will be eligible for these interventions, with a particular focus on low-income and climate-vulnerable areas.The Government of Chad, through the Ministry of Land Management, Housing and Urban Planning (MATHU), has signed a partnership agreement with the UNDP office in Chad to implement the activities of this sub-component 2.2 over a provisional period of 48 months.In this context, the UNDP Chad office is looking for a Procurement Analyst to facilitate a strategic approach to sourcing in all areas of procurement, supplies and logistics. He/she will ensure coordination and collaboration with the procurement team of the PILIER PMU.  Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Procurement Analyst will work under the strategic guidance and direct supervision of the DRR, Operations Manager, or Procurement Specialist. The Procurement  Analyst either supervises or is a team member of the CO Procurement Unit, and is responsible for effective delivery of procurement services to obtain best value for money.  S/he analyzes and interprets financial results and regulations, and provides solutions to complex procurement issues.  The procurement analyst promotes a collaborative and client-focused, quality and results-oriented approach in the Unit. The Procurement Analyst works in close collaboration with Operations, Programme and project teams in the Country Office, Region, and UNDP HQ as well as with vendors and Government officials, to successfully deliver procurement services, provide solutions to complex procurement issues, and provide advisory support.UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.Provide analytical inputs to the elaboration and implementation of innovative and sustainable procurement strategies and policies that are in alignment with principles of fairness, integrity and transparency to achieve best value for money. Ensure full compliance of procurement activities with UNDP rules, regulations, policies, and strategic priorities through effective internal controls, and analyzes parameters in support of modifications to UNDP's client–oriented procurement management system. Elaborate/establish internal procurement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), map CO procurement business processes, and assist in managing workflows in Procurement Unit in coordination with supervisor. Participate in and provide input to discussions on procurement strategies and plans with projects and other stakeholders and donors to ensure mutual alignment. Conduct analysis and prepare proposals on the CO contract strategy, sourcing strategy, supplier selection, quality management, cost reduction strategies, and improvement in procurement processes in COAdvise and support management of procurement processes for CO, projects, and other UN Agencies.Analyze information as part of preparation of procurement plans for the office and projects; and monitor their implementation.Implement proper monitoring systems, mechanisms and controls for procurement processes that cover RFQ, ITB or RFP, receipt and evaluation of quotations, bids or proposals, and negotiation of certain conditions of contract implementation (including payment terms) in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations. Conduct preliminary review of submissions to internal procurement review committees (CAP, RACP, ACP). Elaborate proposals on procurement process monitoring systems and mechanisms to eliminate deficiencies in procurement, and implement the internal control system that ensures purchase orders are duly prepared, dispatched, and corrected on a timely basis when there are errors or other problems.Implement harmonized procurement services and analyze new opportunities for joint procurement for UN agencies in line with the UN reform.Implement a strategic sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools to find best values in the marketplace and align purchasing strategy to project and CO goals.Develop and manage rosters of suppliers. Elaborate supplier selection and evaluation criteria, and quality and performance measurement mechanisms.Develop Long-Term Agreements/Framework Agreements for more efficient category management. Manage and implement e-procurement system in CO.Facilitate procurement knowledge building and knowledge sharing in CO, Region, UNDP and UN.Participate in organizing procurement training for the operations and project staff.Organize procurement training for vendors on e-procurement modules. Synthesize lessons learned and best practices in procurement.Make contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.Participate in Operations Management Team (OMT) to share information on cross-cutting areas and collaboration opportunities to achieve greater economies of scale.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the OrganizationSupervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: May supervise support staff in Procurement Unit  CompetenciesCore Competencies:Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing workThink Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learningAdapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change processAct with Determination : LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneouslyEngage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnershipsEnable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making  Cross-Functional & Technical competencies: Business Direction & Strategy-System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the systemBusiness Management-Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization's programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investmentProcurement-Contract Management: Knowledge of contract management concepts, principles and methods, and ability to apply this to strategic and/or practical solutions.Procurement-Stakeholder Management: Ability to work with incomplete information and balance competing interests to create value for all stakeholders.Business Management-Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concernsProcurement-Data Analysis: Ability to extract, analyze and visualize procurement data to form meaningful insights and aid effective business decision making Required Skills and Experience Education:Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Finance, or related field is required, or A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree .CIPS level 3 is a requirement for this position. If certification is not available at the time of recruitment, it should be obtained within one year.Experience:Minimum of 2 years (with master's degree) or 4 years (with bachelor's degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in public sector procurement management is required.Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP is required.Practical experience in undertaking complex procurement processes (RFQ/RFP/ITB) is desirable.Practical experience in setting and managing LTAs and rosters is desirable.   Experience in advising project personnel on various UNDP project procurement matters is a distinct advantage. Experience with the implementation of sustainable finance, private sector and multi-stakeholder partnerships related initiatives and working in global virtual teams is an asset.Languages:Proficiency in oral and written French language is a requirementProficiency in oral and written English language is a requirement Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.  Disclaimer Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)  Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discriminationUNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warningThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

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11/02/2025
United Nations Development Programme

Programme Specialist - P4

Somalia, Banaadir , Mogadiscio

BackgroundDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.As Somalia's federal and state institutions emerge from institutional fragility and progress towards a fully-fledged federation, local governments serve as the primary interface between the state and its citizens. The Joint Programme on Strengthening Local Governance and Decentralized Service Delivery (Dowlad-Kaab Programme) aims to strengthen local governments to effectively respond to the needs and rights of all citizens. By creating an enabling environment for inclusive and sustainable governance systems at the district level, the programme seeks to enhance basic social service delivery, state legitimacy, and trust-building.Funded by the UN Somalia Joint Fund (SJF), Dowlaad-Kaab Programme is managed and implemented jointly with three UN agencies; UNDP, UN HABITAT, and UNICEF, in close collaboration with sector ministries at federal and state levels led by Ministry of Interior Federal Affairs and Reconciliation (MoIFAR). The programme plans to cover all Federal Member States (FMSs) and Mogadishu Municipality by enhancing local governments' legitimacy, functionality, and delivery of quality services. At this stage, the programme will focus on four selected districts at FMS level. Furthermore,  Dowlaad-Kaab Programme will have lighter footprints in Somaliland and Puntland, primarily to further institutionalize local governance, deepen knowledge management and use their relatively advanced capabilities as an innovation hub to showcase on the best practices and lessons learnt for adaptability and scalability, additionally the graduation strategy of SL and PL, including for other intervention districts, will be developed during the implementation phase from the 2nd year of the implementation.During the implementation, Dowlaad-Kaab Programme is expected to transform from a traditional development funding into a catalyst for capacity development program, unlocking development financing that enables local governments mobilize resources for sustainable and inclusive public service delivery. The  Dowlaad-Kaab Programme commenced in July 2024, centers on community needs, and aspires for collaborative, participatory development and lasting change at the local level. Position PurposeThe International Programme Specialist shall work under the overall supervision of the UNDP/ERID portfolio manager, who will closely coordinate the staff supervision and performance assessment with UN Habitat and UNICEF portfolio managers whose agencies jointly fund this position, to coordinate engagement with other key stakeholders on the day-to-day planning and implementation of all activities approved in the project's annual work plans. The key specific tasks are outlined below. However, any other additional tasks will be agreed among the three portfolio managers and shall exclusively be within the scope of work of the Dowlaad-Kaab Programme.The International Programme Specialist shall take lead in coordinating the implementation of programme plan and the development of annual workplans and annual budgets in coordination with portfolio managers and project managers in the  three UN agencies in a joint fashion.UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.  Duties and Responsibilities1.)    Ensure strategic direction and management of the Dowlatabad Programme to ensure effective implementation and achievement,Facilitate the day-to-day programme implementation and ensure achievement of targets as outlined in the programme work plan. Perform oversight roles for programme compliance against the relevant government and UN Development Group guidelines for UN Joint Programmes and individual agencies regulations for project management.Organize and oversee community engagement events under the programme.Ensure ongoing knowledge-sharing and publicity for the project and its related activities.Ensure effective monitoring of programme performance and the preparation of high-quality and results-oriented reports.2.)    Ensure effective planning, budgeting, and execution of the Dowlatabad programme through the following tasks:Jointly with programme UN participating agencies and government partners, coach the preparation of programme annual work plans and budgets based on the budget allocation and guidance from the Programme Steering Committee (PSC)/BoardOrganize programme review and evaluation and liaise with programme implementation partners.Develop monthly work plan to guide the activities for each respective month per each implementing partner and ensure synergies, complementarity and cooperation amongst the UN participating agencies.Conduct regular monitoring to assess progress in line with the annual work plan.Facilitate timely funds disbursement to the UN participating agencies Organize and lead programme meetings, ensuring proper documentation of meetings and maintain proper records of the agreed actions and decisions.Facilitate budget utilization and prepare and submit financial reports to the Somalia Joint Fund, and donors as required, from inputs from UNDP, UN Habitat, UNICEF.Organize, report, and follow up on quarterly and annual reports aligned with SJF reporting requirements. 3.)    Create and nurture strategic partnerships and support the implementation of Dowlaad-Kaab Programme resource mobilization. Establish and maintain good working relationships between UN programme implementation agencies and relevant public and development partners such donors, government agencies at FGS and FMS level, district officials in selected districts, relevant community-based organizations, private sector actors etc. who are the principal counterparts for the programme.Liaise with other local governance actors to avoid duplication of efforts and make a meaningful positive contributionIdentify opportunities for mobilizing resources for the Dowlad-Kaab programme and the multi-stakeholder process and prepare substantive briefs and concept notes on possible areas of cooperation.Maintain closer relations with donors and advance local governance agenda forward In coordination with UNDP's, UN Habitat, UNICEF Communication units, the ERID portfolio manager ensure the visibility of the Dowlaad-Kaab programme in collaboration with MoIFAR and Somalia Joint Fund.4.)    Facilitate knowledge building and management for and from the programme implementation.Identify best practices and lessons learnt from the project and other initiatives.Contribute to knowledge networks and participate in knowledge sharing with other relevant programmes within the Somalia Joint Fund portfolio and UNDP, UN Habitat and UNICEF country programmes to ensure synergies and complementarities with ongoing initiatives.Facilitate generating of knowledge products such as best practices and lessons learnt for knowledge sharing; which will inform operationalization of the platform beyond the programme's life span.Introduce and maintain proper documentation of the programme outputs including provision of accessible and user-friendly platform amongst the agencies.5.)    Ensure effective stakeholder coordination and management.Liaise with the designated officials from the implementing partner, donors, government counterparts and ensure that activities are implemented according to the agreed workplan.Cultivate and maintain strong relations with key stakeholders including outsourced service providers, beneficiaries, government, private sector and other development actors.Coordinate and supervise the implementation of programme outcomes and outputs to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost as outlined in the programme document.Ensure up-to-date information and provide advice to teams of UN implementing agencies on emerging issues in relation to changes in stakeholder relationships/structuresSupport UNDP, UNICEF and UN-Habitat in maintaining positive relations with all stakeholders and provide steadfast assistance in resolving matters of differences. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: None  CompetenciesCore Competencies:Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impactThink Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problemsLearn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiencesAdapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demandsAct with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater resultsEngage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaborationEnable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies Business Direction and Strategy-System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.Business Management-Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization's programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investmentBusiness Direction, Strategy & Negotiation and Influence: Reach a common understanding/agreement, persuade others, resolve points of difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and create 'win-win' situations Business Management & Partnerships management: Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policiesPartnership Management & Strategic Engagement: Ability to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectivesBusiness Management & Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. 2030 Agenda People & Gender: Gender Equality Seal for public institutions Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Public Administration, Local Development, International Development, Political Science, or related fields is required. ORA first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the fields of study stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:Minimum of 7 (seven) years (with master's degree) or 9 (nine) years with (bachelor's degree) of relevant experience in local governance and decentralization, local development and governance is required. Previous field experience in fragile countries like Somalia is required. Experience in project management, programme/project coordination and monitoring, preferably in the context of UN Joint Programmes is desired. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of managing large teams using online work collaboratively ITC systems such as MS Teams is required.Experience working with high-level stakeholders in both the public and private sectors is desiredAt least 5 years of experience in working with and engaging in local communities is desired.Extensive experience working on local governance decentralization, service delivery, and local development is an asset.Experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and other actors is an assetDemonstrated understanding of local governance in fragile contexts like the Federal Republic of Somalia is an asset.Proven experience in resource mobilization is an advantage. Language:Fluency in English is required.Knowledge of another UN language is desirable.Knowledge of Somali Language will be an asset. DisclaimerUNDP participates in the Scheme for the disclosure of safeguarding-related misconduct in recruitment processes within the humanitarian and development sector (Misconduct Disclosure Scheme). In line with this Scheme, UNDP will contact previous employers of job applicants to request information about any investigations or findings of misconduct concerning allegations of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment (sexual misconduct) against the applicant, during or after their employment. By submitting a job application, the applicant confirms to have understood and consented to UNDP contacting the applicant's prior employers, during UNDP's recruitment process, to request any such information on sexual misconduct.  Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)  Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.  UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.  Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.  Non-discriminationUNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.   UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. 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11/02/2025
United Nations Development Programme

Intern with RR Office

Rwanda, Kigali City , Kigali

CORPORATE BACKGROUND:UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results.UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do. UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas:Sustainable developmentDemocratic governance and peacebuildingClimate and disaster resilienceIn all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND: RR Office at UNDP in Rwanda is seeking a graduate/ student in final year of the university  with an interest in  internship opportunity. This will enhance the successful candidate with practical work experience and exposure.  Duties and Responsibilities. Under the direct supervision of the Resident Representative,  the intern will:Ensure effective and efficient functioning of the Resident Representative (RR) office. (70%)Maintain the RR calendar and contacts with high-ranking visitors, arrange appointments and meetings.Follow up on briefing materials for the RR meetings briefing materials for appointments, meetings and missionsManage Resident Representative missions and representation schedule and share her calendar every morning.Provide effective communications support to the office to facilitate essential flow of information(20%)Maintain paper and electronic filing systems to ensure safekeeping of confidential materials and accessibility of documents. Coordinate information flow in the office and follow up on circulation files.Facilitate information sharing between the RR's Office, UN Country Team, and the UN Coordination Unit.Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, and actions taken; and coordinate the collection and submission of reports to the RR.Screen all incoming calls and correspondence.Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed(10%) CompetenciesGood knowledge of project management and youth empowerment issues Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint);Excellent writing skills;Good knowledge of data analysis skillsAbility to multi-task and address competing priorities;Knowledge and understanding of gender and development issues;Interest and motivation in working in an international organization;Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation;Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set;Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently;    Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities;     Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view;Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:currently in the final year of a Bachelor's degree; orcurrently enrolled in a Master's degree; orhave graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master's degree or equivalent studies.Field of study: Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or other similar subject at the university level. IT skills:Knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint);Familiarity with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design and other graphic design production tools is an asset.Language skills:Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; Kinyarwanda and French an asset Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. INTERNSHIP CONDITIONSUNDP will provide a stipend amount monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship Policy. All expenses connected with the internship (except costs associated with site visits outside of duty station, as described above) will be borne by the Intern or her/his sponsoring entity.UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship.Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed.Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship.Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan such as mutuele de sante and others.Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes.Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc. DisclaimerImportant information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discriminationUNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.  Scam warningThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

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11/02/2025
United Nations Development Programme

Area-Based Programme Specialist - P4

Syrian Arab Republic, Damascus City , Damascus

BACKGROUNDUNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.The Assad regime has ended with extraordinary speed and having endured seemingly perpetual suffering loss and oppression, the Syrian people now face the prospect of a new future. Over the last 14 years Syrians have suffered catastrophic losses; the displacement of 14 million citizens from their homes; a collective grief for the half a million lives lost in conflict; despair for those who were detained or imprisoned for their political opposition. Syrians have lived through the severity of protracted crisis with no real signs of a political process or solution, existing within a complete lack of accountability for the suffering endured.For the first time in more than a decade the prospect of peace exists, albeit a precarious possibility that is complicated by the tolls and divisions endemic to protracted crisis conditions. The end of the Assad regime now presents the opportunity for a new Syria that Syrians themselves must be supported to determine.It is paramount that UNDP together with the wider UN family, supports the Syrian people on a path towards peace and stability. The gains made to counter risks of further dissolution and to safeguard basic services and civil space in the transitional period, will determine much for the prospects of a peaceful transition to a new government of the Syrian people's own choosing. The actions of UNDP to identify and respond to these immediate and critical needs of the Syrian people, appropriate to the conditions on the ground, will offer a vital channel of support to the collective efforts of the UN to protect and uphold a route towards peace.The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end poverty, reduce inequalities, and build resilience to crises and disasters. Working with our vast network of experts and partners in over 170 countries, we help nations to create integrated and lasting solutions for people and the planet. UNDP Syria operates in a highly complex and challenging environment, shaped by over a decade of conflict, widespread displacement, economic instability, and recurrent natural disasters. The Syria Country Programme focuses on three critical areas: 1) Promoting socio-economic recovery and social cohesion; 2) Strengthening local governance and basic social services; and 3) Supporting climate change adaptation and natural resource management. The programme emphasizes an area-based approach to tailor interventions to the specific needs of local communities and supports the vision of sustainable peace and recovery for all Syrians.The United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) and the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) 2022–2025 are fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs. They prioritize resilience-building efforts while addressing the pressing humanitarian-development nexus. UNDP Syria aims to bridge immediate recovery needs with long-term development goals, focusing on inclusive governance, equitable access to basic services, sustainable livelihoods, and climate action. Similarly, the next CPD (2026-2030) will take the above priorities and the changing context into account.The Programme Team is responsible for the design, oversight, and quality assurance of all projects and programmes, ensuring full alignment with the priorities set out in the Country Programme Document (CPD) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). The team plays a central role in advancing UNDP Syria's three programmatic pillars: socio-economic recovery and social cohesion; local governance and social basic services; and energy, environment, and disaster risk reduction. By providing technical expertise and high-level advice, the team ensures that all programme outcomes contribute to the strategic objectives of UNDP and the broader UN system. Programme staff actively engage with diverse stakeholders, including government entities, development partners, civil society, private sector actors, and UNDP's regional and headquarters offices, to foster partnerships, share knowledge, and catalyze innovative solutions. The team leads resource mobilization efforts, develops strategic partnerships, and identifies opportunities for new initiatives, including joint programming. Throughout the programme cycle, the team adheres to UNDP's quality standards and policies, ensuring the effective implementation of activities that align with the strategic direction of the Country Office and the broader UN cooperation framework. By maintaining strong partnerships with governments, development institutions, UN agencies, and donors, the Programme Team plays a pivotal role in addressing Syria's recovery and resilience needs. Within the Syria Country Office (CO), the Operations Team provides essential backbone support services, including finance, programme finance management, procurement, human resources, digital services, logistics. The team also ensures compliance with corporate policies and provides demand-driven common services to other UN agencies in Syria. Administrative support, including protocol, visa facilitation, and travel, is provided to UNDP staff and project personnel. The Management Support Unit supports corporate alignment, and quality assurance. It collaborates with programme teams on results monitoring and reporting while providing strategic guidance to ensure high standards of delivery.The Security Unit advise on the protection of, and minimizing the risk to, UNDP staff, eligible dependents, property and operations in all locations and at the same time enabling UNDP programme delivery throughout the country.The Strategic Communications Team supports all programme interventions by managing public outreach, knowledge sharing, and advocacy efforts to highlight UNDP Syria's impact and mobilize support for its mission. The Partnerships & Reporting unit spearheads resource mobilization, manages donor relations, and develops strategic partnerships while ensuring transparent reporting and communication on programme outcomes to donors and stakeholders.The Strategic Policy unit provides high-level guidance and ensures alignment of UNDP Syria's programmes with corporate priorities, international frameworks, and the evolving needs of the Syrian context, focusing on resilience, recovery, and sustainable development. The Area-Based Programme unit tailors interventions to local needs through decentralized planning and implementation, prioritizing community-driven recovery, resilience-building, and sustainable development across Syria's diverse and complex regions. The Risk Management Unit identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks associated with programme implementation, particularly in Syria's complex operating environment, to safeguard resources, maintain compliance, and uphold UNDP's integrity and accountability.The Joint Programme Unit coordinates collaborative initiatives with UN agencies and partners, ensuring alignment with the broader UN strategic framework and maximizing the impact of multi-agency programmes in Syria. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative, the Area-Based Programme Specialist is responsible for the coordination and management of UNDP's area-based strategies and interventions in Syria.  The Area-Based Programme Specialist analyzes social and economic trends and advises UNDP Syria management accordingly on policy and programme interventions; builds strategic partnerships with national, regional, and local authorities and development and humanitarian partners; and coordinates the formulation, management and monitoring of area-based strategies, plans and interventions. S/he ensures achievements of results within the timeline, allocated budget and according to UNDP quality and accountability standards and rules and regulations. The Area-Based Programme Specialist is responsible for day-to-day management of the Area-Based Programme portfolio and the Area Managers team for programmatic planning and implementation and in collaboration with relevant CO programme teams and operations units for operational issues.S/he liaises with other sister UN agencies, other relevant partners and stakeholders and supervises and guides the unit staff maintaining an enabling and conducive working environment ensuring quality design, plan, monitoring and reporting on implementation and achieving results.UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages acrossinterventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of interconnected nature of development risks & crisesthat the world is facing and that call for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response Key duties and accountabilities include:The Area-Based Programme Specialist is responsible for the following:Strategic, area-based policy advice and specialized technical supportProgramme management, monitoring and oversight, and strategic direction to the area teams for efficient implementation of activities.Building and maintaining effective partnerships with government and all relevant stakeholders and coordinating UNDP area-based activities internally with various thematic portfolios and externally with other UN agencies, civil society, local authorities and any other local stakeholderEffective communication and knowledge management in the office.Provides policy advisory and specialized technical support:Advises, supports, guides and provides inputs to assure quality control in the formulation of relevant, high quality, results-based and rights-based programme interventions on recovery and resilience.Promotes recovery and resilience, ensuring appropriate levels of visibility and public awareness on results and ongoing activities.Provides policy advice to UNDP Senior Management, counterparts, donors and other partners on issues related to recovery and resilience and area-based strategies and programming.Develops, reviews and evaluates proposals and oversees the preparation of donor proposals and reports to ensure quality and compliance with requirements as per established rules and regulations. Takes timely action to take any corrective action to meet standards for submissions.Prepares policy documents, briefs and other strategic papers/materials for use in the development and presentation of a coherent perspective to help define strategies and plans of action for implementation.Represents the programme in appropriate fora as authorized by CO Senior Management.Effective programme management, monitoring and oversight and provides strategic direction to the area teams for efficient implementation of activities:Provides managerial leadership of the Area-Based Programme, managing the project team (project advisors, technical staff, project specialists, and support staff.Plans, implements and supervises the support provided to ensure timely and appropriate services are provided as required. Identify areas of competencies and weakness to ensure focused and targeted interventions are provided.Provides strategic direction to the program and specialized technical advice to the senior management on the development of systems, processes and mechanisms to support effective programme planning, implementation, monitoring and timely reporting. Leads the annual work plan and associated resource allocation plan. Monitors and ensures the appropriate and timely utilization of resources.Leads on the integration of cross-cutting issues, such as gender, peace building, human rights and resilience into the Area-Based Programme focus areas and associated activities. Advises on systematic and effective analysis, project monitoring, including but not limited to regular field visits, as appropriate, and participation in Project Board and/or Steering Committee meetings.Manages day to day administrative matters for the project with support from administrative staff and the performance of consultants, specialists, and advisers.Ensures the integrity of financial and administrative operations as well as the consistent application of UNDP rules and procedures for programme and operations issues related to the programme adhering to the mechanisms outlined as per UNDP internal control framework in contracts, assets, procurement, recruitment, etc., as required.Develops a plan for the overall monitoring and evaluation of all projects in support of Area-Based Programme under programme portfolios and reporting on progress with regional staff to the Country Office;Recommends and/or sets monitoring standards, criteria and other indicators for measuring and assessing progress/results.Provides supervision and strategic directions to the regional project teams on Area-Based Programme implementation and monitoring of the progress towards achievement of outputs.Supervises the project staff, provides coaching to staff and effective leadership.Leads the annual process of gathering information and preparing reports on the progress of programme implementation, assessing results and identifying areas for action and/or decision to ensure the achievement of results as planned and in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Area-Based Programme.Leads on timely and adequate reporting against plans, including timely and articulate progress reports.Identifies risks and challenges to the ongoing operations of the projects and applies timely mitigation measures aligned to the CO risk management strategy documenting lessons learnt while providing advice to the Senior Management on mitigation strategies.Building and maintaining strategic and effective partnerships with all stakeholders and coordinates UNDP area-based activities internally with various thematic portfolios and externally with other UN agencies, civil society, local authorities and any other local stakeholder:Ensures sufficient resource mobilization for the project in close consultation with Senior Management and is responsible for reaching the annual resource mobilization targets - specific emphasis will be required to nurture the relationship with key donors.Leads, coordinates, and builds/sustains partnerships with other UNCT members for the enhancement of technical strength and programmatic synergies of the Area-Based Programme.Provides technical expertise and coordinates with other UN agency programme managers to ensure complementarity/harmonization amongst the activities and plans under the Area-Based Programme.Ensures the participation and involvement of relevant stakeholders in the programme -implementation so that the process is inclusive, participatory and transparent.Ensures proper coordination of the programme implementation among implementing partners.Advocates for UNDP's work and represents UNDP with the partners, the donor community, and international financial institutions, where requested.Liaises regularly and forges close linkages with other UN programmes, agencies and entities, as well as other international and national stakeholders concerned with or providing assistance on resilience, recovery and area-based programming in Syria.Ensures high-quality and timely reporting to the partners and donors involved in the project whilst ensuring compliance to donor agreements.Contributes to the harnessing of effective partnerships and competitive selection of partners for implementation of UNDP projects.Leads in preparing project proposals including strategies to build partnerships and mobilize resources.Develops sustainable and solid relations with counterparts, resulting in enhanced reputation and credibility of UNDP.Promotes effective knowledge management and communication in the office and communication of UNDP's results focusing on achievement of the following results:Ensures regular assessments of the implementation plans and identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned from the project area to guide programme improvements and future strategic development plan for organizational sharing and learning as well as external Information.Manages the process of collecting and sharing lessons learned to build knowledge and capacity of partners and stakeholders.Actively participates in UNDP knowledge networks and takes advantage of best practices and lessons learned that are available in the region and globally and encourages project staff to do so by creating a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.Promotes the participation of UNDP Syria in regional programmes related to the project area as appropriate.Supports capacity and knowledge building of the counterparts.Any other tasks related to recovery and resilience as assigned by the Senior Management.Other Duties:The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities:The Area-Based Programme Specialist  will be heading the Area-Based Programme Unit and will supervise and manage the Area Managers and teams in the eight offices. The Area-Based Programme will be supported by technical inputs from the various portfolios of the Country Office. QUALIFICATIONSEducation:Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in Business Administration, Management, Social Sciences, Development Studies or a related area is required. OR A first level university degree (Bachelor's degree) will also be considered with an additional two years of relevant work experience.Experience, Knowledge, and Skills: A minimum of 7 (with Master degree) or 9 years (with Bachelors degree)  of progressively professional experience in the field of international development, sustainable development,early recovery and resilience programmes, livelihood, and/or crisis response is required.Knowledge and experience of Results Based Management methodologies is required.Proven experience in Resource Mobilization and Partnerships is required.Proven track record in program monitoring and/or management support is required.Proven people management experience of at least 2 years, preferably in UNDP or another UN agency is required.Experience of working in crisis or conflict country is required.Experience of working with large multi-disciplinary and regional teams is highly desired.Functionally-related professional management skills is highly desirable.Experience in designing and implementing Area Based Programmes highly desirableExperience from previous UN agencies and/or multilateral and bi-lateral aid organizations would be an asset.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and working knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, as well as experience in the handling of web based management systems is required.Language Requirements:Excellent written and spoken Arabic and English is required. COMPETENCIESCore Competencies:Achieve Results:  LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact Think Innovatively:  LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems Learn Continuously:  LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiencesAdapt with Agility:  LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands Act with Determination:  LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater resultsEngage and Partner:  LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaborationEnable Diversity and Inclusion:  LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivityPeople Management Competencies: UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.  Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies: Business Direction & Strategy: Strategic ThinkingAbility to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP's objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities, linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions.Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP. Business Direction & Strategy: Effective Decision MakingAbility to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one's authority area of expertise and resources.Business Management: Risk ManagementAbility to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks.Business Management: Results-based ManagementAbility to manage programmes and projects with a focus on improved performance and demonstrable results.Business Direction & Strategy: System ThinkingAbility to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system.Business Management: Portfolio ManagementAbility to select, prioritize and control the organization programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment.2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness: Recovery Solutions and Human MobilityArea-Based Development. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period. UNDP Disclaimer for FTA/TA International PostsImportant information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Scam warningThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. 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10/02/2025
United Nations Development Programme

Operations Advisor - P5

Bangladesh, Dhaka , Dhaka

BackgroundDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build better lives. UNDP is on the ground in about 170 countries and territories, working with national counterparts on solutions to global and national development challenges.In the programme countries, UNDP supports stabilization, state-building, governance, and development priorities in partnership with the host governments, the United Nations system, the development partners, and other partners to help the country achieve sustainable development by eradicating poverty in all its forms and dimensions accelerating structural transformations for sustainable development and building resilience to crises and shock. In addition, UNDP now has the mandate to support SDG Integration to ensure faster progress on sustainable development and offers support in four areas, (1) integrated policy and programming solutions, (2) SDG metrics, data and analysis using state-of-the-art tools for modelling and forecasting, (3) knowledge and innovation and (4) SDG financing options to help countries identify innovative ways to expand public and private contributions to reach the 2030 agenda. Specifically in Bangladesh, during this programme cycle 2022 – 2026, the country programme envisions that the people of Bangladesh – especially the most vulnerable – contribute to and benefit equitably from the integrated social, environmental and economic dimensions of sustainable and inclusive development. To that end, the country programme is supporting three strategic priorities of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework: (a) inclusive and sustainable economic development; (b) a sustainable, healthy and resilient environment; and (c) transformative, participatory and inclusive governance. Position PurposeUnder the overall guidance and supervision of the Resident Representative (RR), the Operations Advisor acts as an advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of Country Office (CO) management and operations in a large office faced with a high number of external risks and internal challenges. This includes strategic and accountable management of financial and human resources, efficient procurement and logistical services, ICT, and common services consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The Operations Advisor's primary role is to lead, constantly manage risks, evaluate, and adjust the operations of the Country Office to ensure accountable and consistent service delivery and smooth functioning of the CO programmes and projects.   The Operations Advisor leads and guides the CO Operations Team and promotes collaboration within the team, and with programme staff and other UN Agencies using a client-oriented approach. The Operations Advisor works in close collaboration with programme and project teams in the CO, operations staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQ and regional bureau staff, and Government officials to successfully deliver the country programme. Accordingly, the Operations Advisor leads the Operations Team of [36] staff and personnel covering a broad range of responsibilities and grades; oversees the operations of a field office in Cox's Bazar; and manages Common Services with a USD 3 million budget per annum supporting 21 resident and non-resident UN Agencies. The Advisor ensures efficient and optimum utilization of the new ERP (Quantum) by developing the capacity of UNDP personnel and reengineering the business processes as required.UNDP adopts an integrated and adaptive programming approach (including portfolios) to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects/interventions in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.   Duties and ResponsibilitiesSummary of key functions:Leading and advising on the strategic direction of operationsOversight of  day-to-day management of the operations teamEnsure support to Field Offices and other clientsManagement of security of UNDP personnel and assets   1)    As a member of the CO management Team, leads and advises on strategic direction of operations and risk-informed management:Ensures compliance of operations with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, and policies and Internal Control Framework (ICF).Implementation of corporate operational strategies, establishment of management targets, and monitoring achievement of results.Manage, develop, and coordinate operational strategies, policies, and plans affecting CO operations, delivery of practice advisory services, knowledge and learning services.Leads the establishment of and continuous maintenance of efficient CO business processes and standardized internal Standard Operating Procedures along with Key Performance Indicators in Oversight and Risk Mitigation, Procurement, Human Resources, Finance, Logistical and ICT services, and Results Management.Advises and advocates for the development and management of new and innovative operational business practices and activities through the provision of coordinated intelligence and guidance to the Operations team.Monitoring, projection, and analysis of the operating environment, quick readjustment of the operations, advises on legal considerations, risk assessment, and mitigation measures.Advise and support the RR and DRR in maintaining oversight of high-risk projects and portfolios, and risks of high severity emanating from projects and portfolios, and the various risks assessment tools, to ensure necessary and timely follow-up action. Knowledge building and sharing with regards to management and operations in the CO, organization of the operations staff training, synthesis of lessons learned/best practices, and sound contributions to UNDP knowledge networks and communities of practice.Guides and ensures effective performance management and staff learning to motivate and promote organizational excellence in the CO. 2)    Lead and provide oversights to day-to-day management of the Operations team Human resources management and overall supervision of the HR team:Ensures CO compliance with corporate human resources policies and strategies;Guides and advises senior management in ensuring optimal organizational structure of HR unit to ensure effective HR operations in line with UNDP's People's Strategy 2030;Strategic guidance and oversight of human resources management geared to meet the objectives of the country programme and evolving needs of the CO, including recruitment processes and performance management systems, ensuring the link of job design with recruitment, performance management, and career development;Provides overall guidance to HR Analyst and the team, ensuring learning culture and competencies are implemented in CO, and proper onboarding and offboarding procedures are followed in line with SOPs. Strategic resources management and overall supervision of the Finance team:Oversees the effective budgeting and management of CO resources;Guides finance team, ensuring timely and quality disbursement services are provided to clients;In close coordination with other operational teams, monitors and ensures the effective management of Delivery Enabling Services (DES/DPC)  funds cost-recovery for the services provided by the CO to projects and other UN Agencies in line with Service Level Agreements(SLAs);Establishes and supervises implementation of adequate internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial transactions and systems;Monitors and supervises the implementation of the integrated planning, budgeting, and utilization of resources in line with established policies and procedures;Organizes and provides oversight of CO cash management processes, including liquidity management, recommendation of imprest level, risk assessment, bank relationship management, timely accounting and reconciliation of all transactions, and security for cash assets on site.Serves as a member of the bank signatory panel.Ensures all financial transactions are identified, recorded, and verified in compliance with IPSAS as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures Procurement, administration, and logistical services management and overall leadership of the Procurement team:Ensures CO compliance with corporate rules and regulations in the field and management of the CO procurement strategies, including sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, customer relationship management, e-procurement promotion and introduction, performance measurement;Management of the CO contract strategy, including tendering processes and evaluation, managing the contract and contractor, and legal implications;Oversight of procurement processes and logistical services in accordance with UNDP procurement principles, rules, and regulations; Ensure proper management of UNDP assets, facilities, logistical services, and administrative services, including full compliance with IPSAS during purchasing, utilization, and disposal of the CO's assets. Information and communication management and supervision of the ICT teamEnsure ERP functionality is used for improved business results and improved client services.Identify opportunities and ways of converting business processes into digital/web-based systems to address the issues of efficiency and full accountability.Maintain a secure, reliable infrastructure environment for ICT and adequate planning for disasters and recoveries. Update the ICT Disaster Recovery Plan on a regular basis.Identify and promote different systems and applications, including digitalization, for optimal content management, knowledge sharing, information provision, and learning, such as e-registry and web-based office management systems. AuditOversees CO audits (management and project/portfolio) and takes responsibility for effective follow-up and implementation of all audit issues; ensures full compliance with audit requirements and recommendations.  Enterprise Risk Management: Guides the DRR in identification, costing, management, and mitigation planning and, as required, escalating country-level risks and the implementation of the risk management strategy in order to deliver country programme results and achieve impact.  She/he works closely with the CO team to ensure risks are accurately costed, and risk treatments are up to date, implemented, and on track.  Management and implementation of corporate performance tools:Responsible for monitoring the implementation of corporate performance tools for programme and operational effectiveness, the establishment of management targets, and monitoring the achievement of results, which  includes but not limited to the Integrated Financial Dashboard, payroll dashboards, Key Performance Indicators etcEnsure CO HACT compliance in close collaboration with programme and operations teams. General administration:Ensure proper management of UNDP assets, facilities, logistical services, and administrative services, including full compliance with IPSAS during purchasing, utilization, and disposal of the CO's assets. 3)    Ensures support to Field Offices and other clients, i.e., UN agencies (Common Service) and RCO, and guides proper common services organization and management:Ensure that CO Field Offices are provided with quality services by all operations units.Elaboration of the strategic approach to implementation of common services in line with the UN reform, the latest developments in common services, and the best practices.Oversees efficient provision of client-oriented transactional services in human resources, finance, procurement, and administration to UN agencies.Ensures proper planning and tracking of the common services budget and Agencies' contributions to the common services account. Contributes to Operations Management Team (OMT) activities, including risk management.  4)    Ensures management of security of UNDP personnel and assets:Ensures day-to-day UNDP security compliance and efficient implementation of UNDP safety and security matters.Represents UNDP in SMT if requested by the Resident Representative, and is responsible for efficient implementation in UNDP of security measures agreed in the SMT and for compliance with security policy.Ensures that Business Continuity Planning is in place and tested to ensure the operability of UNDP in all circumstances. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervise and manage National Officers, General Services Staff, PSA holders and contractors of the Integrated Operations Team.  CompetenciesCore Competencies:Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results.Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity. People Management UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.  Cross Functional and  Technical Competencies:Business Direction & Strategy - System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Business Direction & Strategy - Negotiation and Influence: Ability to reach an understanding, persuade others, resolves points of difference, gain advantage in the outcome of dialogue, negotiates mutually acceptable solutions through compromise and creates 'win-win' situations. Business Management - Portfolio management: Ability to select, prioritise and control the organizations programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment. Business Management - Operations managementAbility to effectively plan, organize, and oversee the Organization's business processes in order to convert its assets into the best results in the most efficient manner.Knowledge of relevant concepts and mechanisms Business Management - Risk Management: Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks. Business Management - Customer satisfaction/ client management: Ability to respond in a timely manner and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the customers' needs. Provides inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Looks for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns.2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness - Crisis management / Country Management Support: Crisis coordination.  Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Management, Economics, or related field is required. Or A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the areas stated above,  in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.Experience:Minimum ten (10) years (with master's degree) or 12 years (with bachelor's degree)  of senior-level working experience in operations is required. Hands-on experience in managing complex operations, programme support, and operational systems in a large country setting is required.Experience of working in crisis and/or complex country situation is required.Demonstrated ability in effective people management and leading large, diverse teams is required.Managerial experience in finance, human resources and/or procurement in a developing country context is required.The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, government counterparts, and international organizations is desirable.Demonstrated knowledge of UNDP programme and project management policies and procedures is desirable.Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, as well as experience in handling web-based management systems and Oracle Cloud, is required.Good knowledge of accrual accounting, IPSAS is desirable.Language:Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language is desired. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period. DisclaimerImportant information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discriminationUNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warningThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

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10/02/2025
United Nations Development Programme

Intern - Social and Environmental Compliance Unit

United States of America, New York , New York

BackgroundSECU is seeking to recruit an intern for a period of six months, beginning in April 2025. UNDP's Social and Environmental Standards (SES) apply to UNDP projects and programmes and are intended to strengthen the social and environmental outcomes of UNDP projects and avoid adverse impacts to people and the environment affected by projects. UNDP's Social and Environmental Compliance Unit (SECU) within the Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) helps ensure compliance with the SES. SECU forms one of the two units that comprise UNDP's Accountability Mechanism (the other being a dispute resolution function that is located in a separate office from SECU). SECU conducts compliance reviews in response to complaints alleging that the SES or other commitments have somehow been violated in the context of UNDP projects and programming. SECU investigates these claims to determine if and how commitments have been violated, and how a project can be brought into compliance with corrective measures.The operations of SECU within OAI are ongoing and require support, with a particular emphasis on raising awareness of SECU, conducting outreach campaigns with related media, coordinating our social media presence, assisting in policy/factual research, providing logistical support for events (such as conferences, presentations, and meetings), and supporting its operations, including assisting in specific compliance review cases. SECU is seeking an intern to support these functions. Duties and ResponsibilitiesUnder the overall supervision of the SECU Head of Unit, the Intern will be asked to complete tasks from the following: Assists in policy and/or factual research;Assists in social media, traditional media and other outreach/communication campaigns;Assists in editing, formatting, and drafting relevant documents;Assists in identifying, collating and analysing potential evidence;Assists in event and logistics coordination, including conferences that SECU would organize itself and ones that SECU would attend/present at;Assists in various administrative tasks;Assists in the intake and processing of SECU complaints and/or Dispute Resolution requests;If multilingual, assists in translations and translation quality control of relevant documents, as well as outreach/inreach in other languages; andUndertakes other related functions as requested by the SECU Head of Unit or others at OAI/SECU CompetenciesPossesses a willingness to be adaptive, take on extra responsibility, be proactive and willing to help on whatever needs assistance;Be independent and able to work in a dynamic environment;Displays cultural sensitivity;Produces timely, quality outputs; andAbility to handle multiple tasks. Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; andCurrent enrolment in or recently graduated from (within 1 year) a related graduate program(s) such as international development/affairs/public policy, human rights/environmental law, communications, or another related field.Experience:Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Power Point, Excel) required;Excellent research, writing, communication, editing, and time-management skills;Knowledge of social media platforms required;Knowledge of graphic design and video-editing software (Adobe suite, etc) desirable; andInterest and/or experience in law, compliance, administrative decision-making, accountability mechanisms, alternative dispute resolution, and/or international development desirable.Language:Fluency in written and spoken English required; Fluency in Arabic or French is highly desirable; andProficiency in other languages desirable. Additional Information:Internship is located at UNDP Headquarters in New York City;Internship will be for a period of 6 months;Internship will be full-time, with the possibility of part-time arrangements, depending on availability;Internship expected to start in April 2025; UNDP pays a monthly stipend to interns, which will be pro-rated for part-time internship arrangements. For a full-time in-person internship in New York City, the monthly stipend is $1000;Costs and arrangements for travel, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of the intern; andA person who is the child or sibling of a UNDP staff member is not eligible to apply for an internship at UNDP. Finalist candidates will be contacted for a written exam and a Zoom interview.Applications must be received no later than 21 February 2025. DisclaimerImportant information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discriminationUNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.  Scam warningThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

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10/02/2025
United Nations Development Programme

Communications and Programme Support Interns

South Africa, Free State , Pretoria

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.  Job Purpose and Organizational ContextUNDP's HIV and Health Group (HHG) includes pillars emphasizing the reduction of inequalities and social exclusion that drive HIV and poor health as well as the promotion of effective and inclusive governance for health.  Globally and within Africa, this work includes an emphasis on populations that are marginalized and excluded because of their sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or sex characteristics (LGBTI populations).  In 2020, UNDP HHG established the #WeBelongAfrica Programme (WBA) which integrates two projects, namely the "Inclusive Governance Initiative" (IGI) and the "Southern Africa Young Key Population Initiative" (SAYKPI). The programme is designed to support state entities in sub-Saharan Africa to become increasingly accountable and responsive to, and inclusive of, LGBTI people and young key populations (YKPs), which in turn will contribute to better laws, more responsive public sector services, and social norms that affirm these populations' perspectives, needs and rights. The WBA programme, therefore, intends to contribute to the strengthened commitment and capacity of African decision makers to be responsive and accountable to, and inclusive of, sexual and gender minorities and young key populations; to understand and support their rights and perspectives; and to promote equitable sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and HIV outcomes. WBA aims to achieve the following outcomes: Strengthened capacity of LGBTI and YKP activists and allies from other SDG-focused social movements (gender equality, poverty alleviation, health for all, etc.) to sensitize and influence relevant decision-makers and to hold authorities to account. Increased inclusion, participation, representation, and influence of diverse African LGBTI populations and young key populations, and their allies, in relevant laws, policy, strategies, and decision-making. Relevant national-level plans, strategies and guidelines related to HIV and SRHR that increasingly reflect countries' international human rights and public health commitments.Increased use of African ideas, evidence and innovations that support LGBTI and YKP inclusive governance and related work. Sustained and increased international donor funding for LGBTI and key population regional work in Africa. Over the last four years, the programme has implemented several interventions that promote the inclusion of LGBTI issues in the SDGs; brokered partnerships between LGBTI CSOs and activists with decision makers; sustained engagement of parliamentarians and judges on LGBTI issues and the need for legal reform; and published knowledge products aimed at guiding and influencing SDGs policy reform processes. An online LGBTI community hub has also been established for increasing visibility of LGBTI issues and access to relevant information. UNDP is now recruiting two interns to work with the WBA communication team and programme team to support public advocacy and research; programme coordination and events management; communication and managing the WBA social media channels; crafting publicity and communication materials; promoting published products such as publications and impact stories; and providing support to the broader programme activities.  Duties and Responsibilities Working closely with the WBA communication and programmes teams, one intern will support the management of the programme communications work and the other will support with organizing events, meetings, and preparation of reports (documentation).More specifically, the communications intern will: Coordinate and develop periodic analytics reports and support the development of strategies for increasing performance. Ideate and produce high-impact social media content in multiple formats (e.g., infographics, GIFs, videos, etc.), that effectively informs and engages external audiences and supports advocacy efforts.Support the crafting of publicity and communication materials, including PowerPoint presentations, speeches, blogs, and stories, and develop marketing plans for disseminating knowledge products.Working closely with the WBA communication team, monitor current events and trending topics and spot strategic opportunities for meaningful engagement and increased visibility for WBA. Provide support to any other activities related to the WBA programme. The programme intern will: Assist the Programme team with day-to-day implementation of the WBA regional programme activities including support to partners, organization of events and meetings and preparation of reports. Assist in research and monitoring of LGBTI inclusion and rights issues in WBA's priority and additional focus countries in Africa. Assist with updates of tools, collection and reporting of relevant data and information for measuring success of the programme.Assist in identifying key stakeholders for potential engagement with UNDP WBA including, parliamentarians, senior civil servants, key development NGOs in the region focused on the SDGs, religious leaders and other decision-makers and influencer.Facilitate knowledge building, usage and dissemination of products generated and published by the HHD regional team, its partners and other relevant institutions in the continent including supporting the translation and review of some knowledge products.Provide support to any other activities related to the WBA programme. CompetenciesUnderstanding of LGBTI and young key populations issues in developing countries and sensitivity to working with front-line activists.Understanding of strategic communication and how it can contribute to the achievement of specific development goals.Understanding of the various communication mediums and platforms and how they can be strategically leveraged to achieve desired outcomes related to social change and social justice.Ability to engage with a wide range of partners and forge productive working relationships.Strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.Responsible, responsive, enthusiastic.Strong attention to detail; andExcellent oral and written communication skills. Required Skills and ExperienceInterns are selected on a competitive basis. Applicants to UNDP internships must at the time of application meet one of the following academic requirements: EducationBe enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher);Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent);Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program. ExperienceCommunication: Ability to summarize a large amount of information and translate it into a compelling product for a public audience.Software skills: Strong IT skills including full competency in MS Office/365 and social media platforms. Good knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva is an asset.Language skills: Fluency in English is required and additional fluency in French or Portuguese is an asset. Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.  Scam warningThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. 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10/02/2025
United Nations Development Programme

Stagiaire aux opérations (OBPI)

Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa , Kinshasa

BackgroundDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.Dans le cadre de l'échange avec les universités congolaises, le PNUD-RDC a estimé utile de donner l'opportunité à deux étudiants de pouvoir faire un stage de 6 mois dans son unité Oversight & Business Process Improvement - OBPI.  Duties and ResponsibilitiesSous l'autorité des spécialistes Oversight and Compliance et la supervision directe des Analystes en charge de l'Audit, du Renforcement des capacités et en Gestion de Contrats, les tâches effectuées par le stagiaire concerneront principalement l'appui aux activités de contrôle interne et de conformité, mais pourront également être élargies à toute autre tâche qui sera jugée utile.Appui aux activités de contrôle interneAppuyer les Analystes en charge de l'audit et du renforcement des capacités à la préparation des activités d'assurance qualité dans le cadre de la HACT (Macro-évaluation, micro-évaluation, audits, vérifications ponctuelles) Appui aux exercices de vérification (spotcheck) internes Compiler les données utiles aux audits externes et internes Contribuer au processus de vérification des contreparties en matière de lutte contre le blanchiment d'argent et le financement du terrorisme (AML/CFT)Appui aux activités d'établissement et de revue des contrats programmatique Appuyer l'Analyste en charge de la gestion des contrats dans la rédaction des contrats programmatiques et avenants conclus par le Bureau  S'assurer de la complétude des dossiers de requêtes d'établissement des contrats programmatiquesFournir ses opinions sur les questions juridiques liées à l'exécution des contrats Préparer les dossiers des contrats à soumettre à la signature de la RRA/O Faire le suivi des contrats, accords soumis à la signature du RRA/OFaire le suivi des dossiers de l'Unité en lien avec le Programme et des autres services de l'Administration Saisir et actualiser les données dans l'outil mis en place pour la gestion des contrats et suivi des partenaires du bureau pays CompetenciesCompétences professionnelles:Habileté à travailler en équipe et réactivité ;Connaissances informatiques de base (pack office : Word, power point et excellente maitrise d'Excel) Excellentes capacités rédactionnelles en français et anglais ;Démontre de bonnes aptitudes de communication écrite et oraleExécute les tâches quotidiennes de façon efficace et systématique ;Utilise la technologie de l'information comme outil et comme ressource ;Est motivé et démontre une capacité à poursuivre son développement personnel et à apprendre. Compétences fondamentales:Faire preuve d'intégrité et d'éthique ;Être autonome et orienté vers la prise d'initiative ;Savoir et apprécier de travailler en équipe et sous la couverture de son superviseur ;Faire preuve d'un esprit positif et créatif. Required Skills and ExperienceEducation :Les candidats au programme de stages du PNUD doivent, au moment de la demande, satisfaire à l'une des exigences suivantes :Être inscrit à un programme d'études supérieures (deuxième diplôme universitaire ou équivalent, ou supérieur) dans des domaines tels que l'audit, Sciences de la gestion ou des disciplines connexes ;Être inscrit à la dernière année universitaire d'un premier programme universitaire (niveau minimum de baccalauréat ou équivalent) dans des domaines tels que les finances, Comptabilité, Audit ou des disciplines connexes ;Avoir obtenu un diplôme universitaire (tel que défini ci-dessus) et, s'il est sélectionné, doit commencer le stage dans l'année suivant l'obtention de son diplôme. Experience:Expérience de travail, de bénévolat ou de stage pertinente dans le cadre d'activités de recherche liées de l'Audit à l'échelle nationale ou internationale;Connaissance et familiarité avec les activités de gestion comptable et d'audit.La connaissance et/ou l'expérience préalable au sein du système des Nations Unies sont considérées comme un atout DisclaimerImportant information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discriminationUNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.  Scam warningThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

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10/02/2025
United Nations Development Programme

Stagiaire aux opérations (Finances)

Democratic Republic of Congo, Kinshasa , Kinshasa
Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation
Other

BackgroundDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.Dans le cadre de l'échange avec les universités congolaises, le PNUD-RDC a estimé utile de donner l'opportunité à deux étudiants de pouvoir faire un stage de 6 mois dans son unité Oversight & Business Process Improvement - OBPI.  Duties and ResponsibilitiesSous l'autorité des spécialistes Oversight and Compliance et la supervision directe de l' Analyste en charge de l'Audit, les tâches effectuées par le stagiaire concerneront principalement l'appui aux activités financières et d'archivage , mais pourront également être élargies à toute autre tâche qui sera jugée utile.Appui aux activités financièresAppui aux exercices de vérification (spotcheck) internes Analyser et reconstituer la situation des comptes comptables Justifier l'effectivité des éléments constitutifs de comptes Archiver les évidences liées aux comptes Compiler les données utiles aux audits externes et internes Appui aux activités d'archivage des documents de l'Unité OPBIS'assurer de l'archivage de tous les documents de l'Unité dans le SharePoint dédié :Courriers reçus et expédiés Rapports d'assurance HACTRapports spot check du bureau paysContrats et accords après signature des partiesAssurer l'archivage de toute autre document administratif de l'OBPI CompetenciesCompétences professionnelles :Bonne connaissance de l'Administration et des Finances;Habileté à travailler en équipe et réactivité ;Connaissances informatiques de base (pack office : Word, power point et excellente maitrise d'Excel) ;Excellentes capacités rédactionnelles en français et anglais ;Démontre de bonnes aptitudes de communication écrite et oraleExécute les tâches quotidiennes de façon efficace et systématique ;Utilise la technologie de l'information comme outil et comme ressource ;Est motivé et démontre une capacité à poursuivre son développement personnel et à apprendre.Compétences fondamentales:Faire preuve d'intégrité et d'éthique ;Être autonome et orienté vers la prise d'initiative ;Savoir et apprécier de travailler en équipe et sous la couverture de son superviseur ;Faire preuve d'un esprit positif et créatif. Required Skills and ExperienceEducation:Les candidats au programme de stages du PNUD doivent, au moment de la demande, satisfaire à l'une des exigences suivantes :Être inscrit à un programme d'études supérieures (deuxième diplôme universitaire ou équivalent, ou supérieur) dans des domaines tels que les finances, Comptabilité, Audit ou des disciplines connexes ;Être inscrit à la dernière année universitaire d'un premier programme universitaire (niveau minimum de baccalauréat ou équivalent) dans des domaines tels que les finances, Comptabilité, Audit ou des disciplines connexes ;Avoir obtenu un diplôme universitaire (tel que défini ci-dessus) et, s'il est sélectionné, doit commencer le stage dans l'année suivant l'obtention de son diplôme.Experience:Expérience de travail, de bénévolat ou de stage pertinente dans le cadre d'activités de recherche liées de l'Administration et des Finances à l'échelle nationale ou internationale;Connaissance et familiarité avec les activités de gestion comptable et d'audit.La connaissance et/ou l'expérience préalable au sein du système des Nations Unies sont considérées comme un atout.Langues:Parler et écrire correctement le Français ;Connaissance de l'anglais est un atout. DisclaimerImportant information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discriminationUNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.  Scam warningThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility."Important Application Information:Please submit your application only via the official website of the hiring organization or by using the "Apply" button on CinfoPoste, which will redirect you to the organization's application site. Applications submitted through other job portals will not be forwarded to the respective organization and will not be considered. To ensure your application reaches the right destination, always follow the official application process as indicated in the job posting."

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07/02/2025
United Nations Development Programme

Portfolio Managment Office Intern - Home Based

Switzerland, Geneva , Geneva

BackgroundDiversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Information Technology Management office (ITM) in New York is responsible for supporting UNDP Country Offices around the world with Information Technology (IT) solutions. We seek to promote the use of the latest technological advances and solutions across UNDP to further our global impact on the development efforts of the international community. Portfolio Management is an essential core team in ITM to ensure proper management of projects in all its aspects such as financial, supporting artifacts, planning, implementation, and reporting. The ITM PMO team also supports the Digital Governance Group, coordinate with auditors, tracks the IT Strategy Implementation, and handles the customer satisfaction process. Our Unit offers a stimulating and versatile internship in an international environment with contact to various partners from some 166 countries with UNDP presence. We are a team who work in a dynamic and informal atmosphere, and we expect our interns to become vital members of the team. The UNDP/ITM PMO Internship programme enhances the academic life experience of passionate students as interns and empowers them to become socially responsible, innovative, and environmentally conscious leaders of tomorrow. As an intern, you will also gain worldwide connections with other top-talented interns and UN staff from other agencies and be given tasks and opportunities that have a direct global impact on international development efforts.As an intern, you will also gain worldwide connections with other top-talented interns and UN staff from other agencies and be given tasks and opportunities that have a direct global impact on international development efforts. The position will be homebased and you are expected to work within EST time zone.  Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssisting in updating and following up with the KPIs and IT strategy implementation plan achievements Assisting in customer satisfaction feedback follow ups processAssisting with portfolio management updates and follow-ups to ensure a proper reporting to the governance groupProvide guidance to project managers when neededAssisting in ISO processes updates and follow-ups with the owners of ITM processes and services Ability to explore new tools to help in managing the portfolio and all associated data CompetenciesProject Management: Experience in project management methodologies (waterfall or agile) ISO: Knowledge of ISO Standards mainly 9000 Quality Management System and 20000 Service Management SystemReport writing: Has experience in drafting reports. Communication: communicates effectively when working in teams and have a proactive attitude with a goal-oriented mind-set;International Development: knowledge of UNDP global efforts and an enthusiasm for working in an international organization.Collaboration: demonstrate collaboration skills in an international context. Showcasing teamwork and effective communication in contributing to our projects and fostering a collaborative work environment.  Required Skills and ExperienceExperience with gathering, consolidating and analysing data from databases and reports is required;Experience in MS Projects or SharePoint Online is requiredExperience in using MS Words, MS Power Point and MS Excel is requiredKnowledge in developing Power BI dashboards is desiredInterest in and ability to exploring new tools to improve the Portfolio Management Fluent in written and spoken English is required. Working Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage Education:You must meet one of the following requirements:You are currently in the final year of your Bachelor's degree; orYou are currently enrolled in a Master's degree; orYou have graduated no longer than 1 year ago with a Master Degree or equivalent studies in the field of Management, Business Administration, International Business, Development Studies Project Management, or computer science  or related field; Bachelor's degree with additional 2 years of experience can be accepted in lieu of Masters DegreeExperience:Experience with gathering, consolidating and analysing data from databases and reports is required;Experience in MS Projects or SharePoint Online is requiredExperience in using MS Words, MS Power Point and MS Excel is requiredKnowledge in developing Power BI dashboards is desiredInterest in and ability to exploring new tools to improve the Portfolio Management Fluent in written and spoken English is required. Working Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. DisclaimerImportant information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rostersNote: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discriminationUNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.  UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.  Scam warningThe United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. How cinfo Can Support You in the Application Process for This PositionApplication and Interview Preparation: Whether you're preparing your application documents or getting ready for an interview, you can book a Job Application Support session to receive tailored guidance.For Swiss nationals invited to the first round of the selection process (e.g., written test, interview, assessment center): Notify us at recruitment@cinfo.ch, and we will inform our HR partners in the respective organization and the Swiss Government to help increase your visibility.

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