Das Komitee für UNICEF Schweiz und Liechtenstein sucht für seine Geschäftsstelle in Zürich per 1. Juni 2025 oder nach Vereinbarung eine engagierte Persönlichkeit als Praktikantin/Praktikant Internationale Programme (8-10 Monate) 100% Pensum Der Bereich Internationale Programme ist das Kompetenzzentrum für die internationale Programmarbeit im Komitee für UNICEF Schweiz und Liechtenstein mit Programmen in über 40 Ländern. Der Bereich arbeitet dazu eng mit den Fundraising- und Marketingeinheiten des Komitees, den UNICEF-Bereichen am Hauptsitz sowie den UNICEF-Länderbüros zusammen. Die fachliche Unterstützung der Akquise und des Fundraisings, die Erarbeitung von Programmvorschlägen sowie die Berichterstattung zu den unterstützten Programmen gehören zu unseren Hauptaufgaben. Ihre Aufgaben sind: · Unterstützung der Programmverantwortlichen in der Erstellung von Programmvorschlägen und in der Berichterstattung zu den unterstützten Programmen · Schrittweise eigenständige Bearbeitung von Programmunterlagen, Steuerung der Grantabwicklung und Verfassen von Fortschrittsberichten · Erarbeiten von fachlichen Unterlagen und Recherchen für das Marketing und Fundraising in den Themenbereichen von UNICEF sowie der Internationalen Zusammenarbeit und Politik · Unterstützung bei der Bearbeitung von Kundenanfragen · Unterstützung der Bereichsleitung in bereichsinternen administrativen und managerialen Aufgaben Fühlen Sie sich angesprochen und erfüllen Sie die Anforderungen? Dann freuen wir uns auf Ihre Bewerbungsunterlagen per Mail an bewerbungen@unicef.ch. Mehr Informationen über uns finden Sie auf www.unicef.ch Für diese Aufgaben bringen Sie folgendes mit: - Abgeschlossenes Masterstudium, vorzugsweise in Politik-, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Soziologie, Ethnologie mit Fokus auf Internationale Zusammenarbeit, Entwicklungsökonomie und politökonomische Fragestellungen - Vorausschauendes, proaktives, zielgerichtetes und selbstständiges Arbeiten - Sehr gutes Selbstmanagement, eine hohe Kooperationskompetenz für die bereichsübergreifende Arbeit sowie Flexibilität und Belastbarkeit auch bei hohen Arbeitsspitzen - Ausgezeichnete schriftliche und mündliche Ausdrucksweise in Deutsch und Englisch, Kenntnisse von weiteren Sprachen von Vorteil Sehr gute PC-Kenntnisse (MS 365)
Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Niger faces a complex situation. Due to its geographical location, the country is subject to climatic hazards linked to a hostile environmental context and prolonged periods of droughts resulting in a situation of chronic food insecurity. Furthermore, gender disparities in Niger persist across various dimensions. For instance, early marriage remains a challenge with 76.3% of women aged 20–24 years married or in a union before the age of 18. Moreover, since 2015, regions of Niger, particularly Diffa, Tillaberi, Dosso, and Tahoua along the border with Mali, have faced recurring attacks by non-state armed groups. Growing internal insecurity and regional political instability have a direct or indirect impact on overall economic performance, public finances, access to markets and basic services, causing missed educational opportunities and growing social tensions with attacks on rural populations, including women. It also triggered significant population movements, with mounting survival difficulties for refugees, and internally displaced persons. In July 2023, the military took over from President Bazoum. Niger joined Mali and Burkina Faso to form the Alliance of Sahel States to address security threats. Against this background, UN Women in Niger supports local and national efforts to promote gender equality and women's empowerment with a focus on the following areas: governance and decentralization; economic empowerment; gender-responsive budgeting; combating violence against women; and gender mainstreaming in national policies and programmes. The Country Representative operates in a matrix management model, primarily accountable and reporting to the UN Women Regional Director for the West and Central Africa Region on UN Women -specific mandates, activities and results. Additionally, as a UNCT member, under the Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) of the UN development and resident coordinator system, the Country Representative has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator for periodically reporting on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF, formerly UNDAF).The Regional Director conducts the performance review of the Country Representative whilst seeking inputs from the RC on the Country Representative's contributions as a UNCT member. The Country Representative is responsible for leading and managing the Niger Country Office (CO) portfolio and for translating the UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programmes and projects under the Niger CO; and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, UN system agencies and organizations, civil society organizations, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment. Key Functions and Accountabilities 1. Manage the strategic country programme planning and development - Develop and implement strategic direction of the country; - Lead the design, planning, formulation, preparation and development of the Country Strategic Note in close consultation and collaboration with the government, civil society, donors, UN system partners and the Regional Director, Resident and/or Humanitarian Coordinator in the country and other national development stakeholders and partners, taking into account national priorities, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Common Country Analysis and UNSDCF; - Provide substantive advice to the Executive Director, Regional Director and Senior Management on the regional strategy, direction and planning of programmes and projects; - Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; - Lead the monitoring of the results-based management approach to programme planning and design. 2. Manage the Niger Country Office - Lead the office in the delivery of operational goals; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance and technical support; - Oversee and approve programme work plans and monitor the overall progress and compliance of the CO; - Manage the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports; - Manage the audit review process and timely response to audit reports; - Provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership. Ensure effective workforce planning and timely recruitments; Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision; provide ongoing performance and career development feedback, timely completion of performance assessments and coaching; - Ensure that personnel are familiar with and follow UN Women's regulations and rules, policies and procedures in the Policy, Procedures and Guidance Framework (PPG); Ensure personnel are aware in particular or of UN Women's standards of conduct including but not limited to policies and procedures on preventing, reporting and addressing misconduct, Fraud and Corruption, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and abuse of authority, Protection from retaliation, and ensure mechanisms are in place to support personnel in this regard. - Promote teamwork to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy; Ensure a respectful, inclusive safe and healthy work environment for personnel. 3. Provide support to the Resident Coordination and serve as a member of UN Country Team - Serve as member of the UN Country Team (UNCT) under the strategic guidance and coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC)/Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), collaborate on and lead as needed UNCT programming and advocacy to ensure gender equality and women's empowerment issues are fully integrated into UN programming processes, including the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) planning, budgeting, resource mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation through UN results groups and respective joint workplans, and in an enhanced response to national partners; - Partner with RC and UN system partners to strengthen UN system interagency coherence, collaboration, planning, cooperation, and harmonization of programming, advocacy, common services, and operations; Facilitate joint programming and promote UN competencies to advance gender equality and women's human rights; report to the UN RC on these issues as required - Actively engage in regular UNCT consultations and decision-making processes - Actively engage in and contribute to UNCT strategic communications that advance UN system efforts and collective results to promote Agenda 2030, including for national goals and priorities for sustainable development to generate positive public support and ownership - Ensure UN Women's active participation in UN system thematic and other working groups to establish effective networks and keep abreast of ongoing debates and thinking on development - Ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSDCF development planning and agenda/priority setting for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. - Ensure enhanced accountability of the UNCT on gender mainstreaming and works for with the RC and on the implement the UNCT SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard - Participate in RC and UNCT members' performance appraisal, as requested 4. Represent UN Women and lead advocacy strategies - Represent UN Women in intergovernmental forums, public information/relations events and key meetings, participate in policy dialogue; discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas; - Build relations and partnerships with high level and senior government officials as well as multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies and NGOs; and participate in regional, country and other critical meetings and events; - Lead and support advocacy for gender equality and women's empowerment to ensure UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality. 5. Create and maintain strategic partnerships and manage resource mobilization strategies - Lead the development of resource mobilization strategies and manage the implementation of resource mobilization strategies, plans, and efforts; - Establish and maintain relationships with government, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation and resource mobilization; - Finalize donor reports, and negotiate and/or approve cost-sharing agreements with donors; Establish reporting accountability framework to ensure that donors are duly informed on a timely basis. 6. Lead knowledge management, innovation and capacity building - Manage the development and implementation on the CO communication plans, based on UN Women's communication strategy; - Promote critical thinking and implementation of innovation and best practices in the CO - Promote learning and development by providing opportunities for training and capacity guiding to enhance the competencies/productivity of personnel; - Lead the production of knowledge products. 7. Oversee safety, security and well-being of personnel, programmes and organizational assets - Maintain and update CO security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements. - Serve as member of the Security Management team (SMT) and undertake relevant security and crisis management training. Guide and influence decisions and standards related to security of personnel, premises and assets - Oversee the implementation of the Security Mainstreaming & Compliance and Business Continuity Management and Organizational Resilience requirements - Ensure all personnel are made fully aware of safety and security procedures and policies and undertake mandatory training 8. 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: Incumbent leads a team of 29 personnel, includes 2 International Professional, 2 General Services and 5 National Officers as well as 20 affiliate personnel Competencies: Core values: - Integrity - Professionalism - Respect for Diversity Core Competencies - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues - Accountability - Creative Problem Solving - Effective Communication - Inclusive Collaboration - Stakeholder Engagement - Leading by Example Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values Functional Competencies - Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills - Excellent people management skills in a multicultural environment; ability to deal with individuals from all backgrounds - Results-oriented; Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them - Ability to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all - Leading, developing and empowering people - Ability to advocate and provide policy advice and interact with high level decision makers - Excellent knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment in country - Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking - Strong knowledge of UN system - Ability to envision and lead the strategic direction for UN Women in the country - Excellent networking skills - Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies - Excellent diplomatic and written and verbal communication skills Recruitment Qualifications Education and certification: - Master's degree or equivalent in development related disciplines, economics or public policy or other social science fields is required. - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage. Experience: - At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level is required. - Experience in gender and women's issues programming, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes or UN Mission is required. - Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams is required. - Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required. - Experience working in a conflict or post conflict environment, preferably in West and Central Africa, is required. - Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable. Language Requirements: - Fluency in English and French is required. - Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). Statement: In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. Diversity and inclusion At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. 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Organizational Setting The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation. The Department for Country Operations (DCO) oversees the origination, design and management of IFAD investments, including sovereign and non-sovereign operations, as well as the design and implementation of non-lending activities within country programmes, including policy engagement and SSTC. DCO is the department that primarily interfaces with governments, the private sector and other stakeholders to deliver IFAD's programme of work and to provide oversight to ensure quality of the portfolio. DCO is led by an Associate Vice-President and is composed of five (5) regional divisions: [Asia and the Pacific Division (APR)](https://www.ifad.org/en/asia-and-the-pacific), [East and Southern Africa Division (ESA)](https://www.ifad.org/en/east-and-southern-africa), [Latin America and Caribbean Division (LAC)](https://www.ifad.org/en/latin-america-and-the-caribbean), [Near East, North Africa and Europe Division (NEN)](https://www.ifad.org/en/near-east-north-africa-europe-central-asia) and [West and Central Africa Division (WCA)](https://www.ifad.org/en/west-and-central-africa), the Private Sector Operations Division (PSD), and two (2) units: the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Unit (SSTC) and the fragility unit (FRU). The Regional Division LAC is led by a Divisional Director, based in the IFAD Regional Office Panama City, Panama. The Division leads on the design and delivery of IFAD country and regional programmes in LAC. The precise country coverage of the division varies across replenishment periods. Job Role The incumbent is responsible for coordinating programmes and/or projects within the assigned portfolio. Key Functions and Results 1.COUNTRY STRATEGY AND COUNTRY PROGRAMME SUPPORT: The incumbent provides a solid understanding of international practices and of IFAD's policies and procedures to ensure activities of a programme or project within their assigned portfolio enhance the related technical quality of IFAD 's activities within the relevant country, through effective programme (COSOP) and project (grants and loans) design, supervision, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, reporting (PSR) and completion (PCR) activities. The incumbent also provides substantive contributions toward the development of advice and technical guidance in support of sustainable government strategies, policies and programmes to improve agricultural development and rural poverty reduction. The incumbent is further accountable for capacity building activities including identifying, analyzing, documenting, harmonizing and disseminating both national and local issues as well as conditions and best practices and lessons learned among partner development agencies. Capacity building activities will include coordinating meetings, workshops and seminars with project management teams, government, partners and other stakeholders. 2. COUNTRY OFFICE SUPPORT: The incumbent is accountable for day-to-day administration and reporting in support of the Supervisor and for supervision of assigned Country Programme Associate/Assistant. In addition to human resources management, The incumbent has accountability for financial and material resources and related processes including managing contracts for services. The incumbent provides inputs to budget preparation and monitors expenditures, manages contract completion and certifies payments. 3. SUPPORT TO PARTNERSHIP BUILDING: As a key DCO team member, the incumbent enhances IFAD's relationships and collaborations with in-country counterparts through the identification of synergies and proposing coordinated strategies with multilateral/bilateral donors and civil-society organizations involved in agricultural development and rural poverty reduction. The incumbent establishes and maintains counterpart contacts to promote programme and project collaboration and harmonization as well as identifies financing opportunities with other donors. 4. POLICY DEVELOPMENT/KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: The incumbent participates in relevant policy meetings and events of interest to IFAD's target groups and which involve the government, donors, and civil society, including NGOs, in order to develop an enabling environment for sustainable, pro-poor development. From an international best practices perspective, The incumbent analyzes evidenced based recommendations from projects to link the realities on the ground and the voices of the poor with the policies and programmes of the government. The incumbent contributes to IFAD's policy intelligence with regular updates and information exchange with their Supervisor on relevant policy discussions and ensures a continuous knowledge flow with peers in accordance with the knowledge management mechanism in place. This will serve to enhance the empowerment of the rural poor and disadvantaged so that they can enter into partnerships at all levels of policy dialogue. 5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. Furthermore, the incumbent: - Supports relevant Country Director(s) for global/ regional engagement with the Brazil ICO - Promotes the implementation of non-lending activities and RTA for the Brazil ICO - Support partnerships with climate finance institutions and other strategic partnerships for the Brazil ICO - Serve as focal point for corporate priorities as agreed with the Country Director from the Brazil ICO Key Performance Indicators The incumbent maintains the standards for IFAD's competence in development in their assigned portfolio. The incumbent has demonstrated technical expertise and credibility in portfolio management and creates the foundation for IFAD's capacity and reputation for programme delivery and enhances its recognition as a reliable development partner. The incumbent provides substantive support in the development of country strategy, project design, partnership building and policy development and the foundation for enhancing sustainable government strategies and policies to improve the livelihoods of the poor and other disadvantaged groups. Working Relationships In the context of programme development and delivery, the incumbent ensures the exchange of information, advocates for programme and policy enhancements and ensures consistency and reliability in the provision of development assistance to the government. In collaboration with other members of the UN country team, bi-lateral development agencies, NGOs and country programme counterparts, the incumbent establishes and maintains relationships and projects the image of IFAD as a credible/reliable partner striving for harmonization of development activities. Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 1: - Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships - Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others - Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change - Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients - Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates - Managing performance and developing staff - Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively - Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability - Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence - Team working - Contributes effectively to the team Education: - Advanced university degree from an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php in rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, development policy, agricultural economics, development economics, environment management, bio diversity conservation, forestry, engineering, climate change, social or other relevant disciplines relevant to IFAD operations is required (*). (*) Note: For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in IFAD's Human Resources Implementing Procedures. Level - Advanced university degree Experience: - At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, development policy or other related field. Languages: - Required: English and Spanish (4 - Excellent) - Desirable: French, Arabic or Portuguese (3 - Good) Skills: - IFAD partners: Knowledge of IFAD's partners' functioning and mandate, such as the public sector (e.g. governments and policy, institutions and system), non-state actors (NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, etc.) and private sector actors - Analytical skills: Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendations - Time management: Adherence to deadlines under time constraints and pressure (e.g. to deliver governing body documents on time); ability to coordinate and manage complex workflows and in-house and external teams - Initiative and good judgment: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters) - Interpersonal skills: Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others (e.g. visitors, clients, callers, etc.), including senior individuals (e.g. high-level meeting participants) - Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language - Written communication: Clear, succinct and convincing written communication in the language needed for specific role; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language (e.g. for drafting of position papers, briefings, etc.) - Loans & grants: Know-how in designing loan and grant operations and managing loan and grant preparation process - Policy dialogue: Know-how in the representation of IFAD as a trusted and strategic partner, advocating and promoting IFAD's mandate and vision; effective consultations with IFAD counterparts - like ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society - Topical expertise - Programme Mgmt for Agricultural Development: Expertise relevant to the specific role (e.g. For ethics office assistant, procedures outlined in the Code of Conduct, Discipline and Anti-harassment provisions of applicable rules and guidelines) - Project/Programme mgmt (incl. coordination, design, development): Know-how in Project design and evaluation Other Information IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD. IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation in line with its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy and the Policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.org In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit IFAD's compensation and benefits page on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews. In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. 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Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Established by [UN General Assembly Resolution 50/166](http://undocs.org/A/RES/50/166) in 1996, the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) is the first and remains the only global UN funding mechanism dedicated exclusively to providing direct grants to civil society organizations working to prevent and end all forms of violence against women and girls (EVAW/G). Since 2010, UN Women has administered the UN Trust Fund on behalf of the UN system, providing a strong institutional foundation and field support through a global infrastructure of country and regional offices. With nearly three decades of experience, the UN Trust Fund has become a key global mechanism for funding initiatives that aim to eliminate violence against women and girls. It plays a critical role in fostering collaboration across governments, UN agencies, and civil society to address the root causes and consequences of violence, aligning its work with broader international policies and frameworks. The UN Trust Fund focuses on providing long-term grants to organizations that work in diverse contexts, particularly those representing marginalized groups, such as indigenous women, women living with disabilities, and women from rural or conflict-affected areas. Its investments are survivor-centered and aim to have sustainable, long-term impacts. To date, the UN Trust Fund has funded over 700 initiatives in over 140 countries and territories, significantly contributing to global efforts to end violence against women and girls. Reporting to the Programme Lead – Global Grant Portfolio , the Grant-Making Programme Specialist will be responsible for (1) Leading the planning and coordination of the UN Trust Fund's Call for Proposals, ensuring strategic alignment (2) Managing the end-to-end technical and operational aspects of the Grant-Making Programme, including application review, partner selection, grantee contracting, and fund disbursement; (3) Coordinating engagement with partners and stakeholders, including UN Women offices, external technical reviewers, and civil society partners, to strengthen grant selection and assessment processes, and (4) Facilitating grant application support and knowledge management, providing technical guidance to applicants, leading the development of tools and resources, and ensuring quality reporting and tracking of grant-making outcomes. This role requires strong technical expertise in grant-making, stakeholder engagement, and system management, along with a commitment to advancing inclusive and impact-driven funding models to support frontline civil society organizations addressing violence against women and girls. Functions: Provide technical leadership on strategic grant-giving and funding approaches - Implement a grant-giving strategy focused on awarding grants to CSOs/WROs that aligns with the UN Trust Fund's new Strategic Plan 2026-2030. - Contribute to the Fund's internal grantmaking systematization, including compilation of procedures and policies. - Conduct assessments of the Fund's processes as related to its Grant-making Programme and compile lessons learned, best practices and results to increase the Fund's efficiency and efficacy. - Provide substantive input into the UN Trust Fund's operational guideline and procedures related to grant-giving and grants management. Manage end-to end technical and operational aspects of the Grant-making Programme - Lead the implementation of the overall annual grant-making processes, in alignment with the UN Trust Fund's strategy and workplan. - Develop an annual grant-making work plan and coordinate finalization of grantee cohorts according to agreed upon timelines and Annual Work Plan documents in collaboration with the Grants Management and Operations teams. - Liaise with the UN Trust Fund staff, Global and Regional Programme Advisory Committees (PAC), UN Women Offices and partners to ensure the Programme results are achieved and resources are managed. - Develop – in coordination with UNTF staff - external/public programmatic guidance, including the Call for Proposals grant-giving and reporting documents, application documents, appraisal guidance and criteria, feedback letters and grantee summaries. - Provide timely documentation to the Global Giving Team to support the dissemination and outreach of the Call for proposals. - Provide technical guidance to the Fund's Technical Review Groups and external reviewers to ensure quality scoring during the application review process and analyze their inputs. - Oversee communications with applicants and selected grantees and provide inputs into communications materials. - Coordinate timely finalization of Partner Project Documents and Partner Agreements in compliance with UN Women rules and regulations - Oversee and monitor the allocation and disbursement of funds to new grantees under each grant-giving cycle. - Record and maintain documents on relevant grant-giving activities, issues, and risks. Guide the coordination and engagement with partners and other stakeholders - Provide guidance to potential grant applicants to support the completion of applications, including Full-Fledged Proposals in collaboration with the Grants Management and Operations teams, to ensure compliance with Fund's policies towards the submission of high-quality applications by priority groups. - Manage the identification, selection and recruitment of external experts engaged in the Call for Proposals, including translators, issue area experts and members of the Fund's Technical Review Groups (approximately 60+ each year with various language skills and regional expertise), and maintain an updated roster to be expanded through targeted recruitment of new issue experts based on the specific focus of each grant-giving cycle; - Oversee all aspects related to the NGO capacity assessment, as well as the quality assurance and records management of the documents received. - Coordinate the review of the NGO assessments by UN Women RO/COs as well as the UN Trust Fund, where needed. - Review completed implementing partner assessment forms (NGOA) and supporting documentation packages; conduct and disseminate the analysis of the results of the NGO capacity assessments. - Manage all aspects of the Global Advisory Committee's grant selection, endorsement, and approval processes, including convening relevant stakeholders and ensuring the timely submission of appraisal forms and other materials for decision-making. - Facilitate communication across various stakeholders, including the external technical reviewers, UN Women, Civil Society and UN PAC members. - Provide technical guidance on grant review and selection to UN Women ROs/COs and grantees to ensure adherence to UN Women policies, administrative and financial procedures. - Ensure adherence to established selection criteria and timelines across the ROs and their inter-agency programme advisory committees (PACs), through timely coordination with and guidance to UN Trust Fund Programme Specialists. Facilitate grant application support and knowledge management related to the Grant-making Programme - Support applicants through the preparation of easy-to-understand tips and tools (including webinars and FAQs) on how to complete their requirements for application submission. - Provide technical/system related guidance to potential grant applicants to support the completion of applications to ensure compliance with Fund's policies and use of application technologies. - Gather and compile all necessary documentation for reporting on the grant-making programmes from the planning to the grant selection stages for each grant-giving cycle. - Contribute to the exchange of information and knowledge products internally and externally of the programme, including through development of application analysis and inputs into various reports. - Coordinate the internal tracking of financial resources of the Grant-Making Programme including budgeting, and expenditure tracking and reporting. - Prepare and present periodic narrative progress reports and expenditures status reports to the Supervisor and Chief. - Develop an annual review of the Fund's processes as related to the Grant-making Programme and compile lessons learned and best practices to increase the Fund's operational efficiency and efficacy. Provide guidance and coordination support to the Grants Management System utilized by applicants and grantees to report on their projects to the UN Trust Fund - Oversee GMS Consultant who takes first-line responsibility for technical issues, helpdesk support, and troubleshooting. - Handle and resolve escalations from the GMS Consultant. - Oversee all aspects related to the online application system set up, including translation and appropriate documentation, as well as ensuring quality assurance of each application cycle in the GMS in collaboration with the GMS consultant; - Ensure appropriate Helpdesk Support and webinars to a range of system users. - Oversee the application assignment process to the Technical Review Group Members (technical experts in ending violence against women) in the Grant Management System. - Ensure system user guides for applicants are updated to reflect changes in the grants management systems and to improve the content and reader-friendliness based on feedback and suggestions from users. - Oversee capacity development activities related to all type of system users, including webinars, guidance materials, in person and online training. - Run database reports and exports and ensure timely updates of call-related documentation on the system site as well as regular email status updates to applicants. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: The incumbent will supervise the GMS Consultant and manage up to 60 affiliate personnel each year (short term consultants). Competencies : Core Values: - Integrity; - Professionalism; - Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; - Accountability; - Creative Problem Solving; - Effective Communication; - Inclusive Collaboration; - Stakeholder Engagement; - Leading by Example. Please visit [this link](https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf) for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies: - Strong coordination and, programme implementation and monitoring skills; - Strong budget and finance skills - Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them - Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports in order to inform management and strategic decision-making - Strong analytical skills - Strong knowledge of Results Based Management - Good knowledge of UN programme management systems Recruitment Qualifications: Education and certification: - Master's degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Political Science, Development, Public Administration, Gender Studies or related field is required. - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - A project/programme management certification would be an added advantage Experience: - At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience at the national or international level in managing complex and multi-component ending violence against women programme interventions with national partners, related to Grant-making and Operations is required. - Experience in coordinating, implementing, monitoring and administering grant-making programmes and projects is required. - Experience in project management – preferably grants management - is required;. - Experience with databases and data management is required. - Experience working with civil society organizations, particularly women's rights organization, is desirable. - Previous experience working in the UN system or with other feminist funds is desirable. Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required. - Knowledge of another official UN language is highly desirable (Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, or Russian). Statements : In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.) 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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit [www.worldbank.org](http://www.worldbank.org/). About the World Bank Group Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located globally. The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The World Bank is organized into six client-facing Regional Vice-Presidencies, several corporate functions and thirteen Global Practices to bring best-in-class knowledge and solutions to regional and country clients. IEG's Role The Independent Evaluation Group (IEG) is responsible for the assessment of the relevance, efficacy, and efficiency of World Bank Group operational policies, programs and activities, and their contribution to development effectiveness. IEG's evaluations aim to enhance accountability and learning to inform the formulation of new directions, policies and procedures, country and sector strategies, and programs for the World Bank Group's work. IEG is directly responsible for: * Assessing whether the World Bank Group Institutions' operational policies, programs and activities are producing the expected results, including global, regional, and other programs in which the Institution(s) is a participant. * Incorporating evaluation assessments and findings into recommendations designed to help improve the development effectiveness of the World Bank Group's programs and activities, and their responsiveness to member countries' needs and concerns. * Appraising the Institutions' self-evaluations of strategies and projects and attesting to their adequacy to the Boards. * Reporting periodically to the Boards on actions taken by the Institution(s) in response to evaluation findings, and on the measures being taken to improve the overall operations evaluation system including dissemination and outreach activities. * Identifying and disseminating evaluation findings and lessons to maximize contributions to the World Bank Group's learning and knowledge framework and reinforce learning and accountability within the World Bank Group in service of achieving its corporate goals. * Encouraging and assisting developing member countries to build effective monitoring and evaluation associations, capacities and systems. * Working closely with development partners among donors and developing countries in order to foster international evaluation harmonization, to develop evaluation capacity in developing countries, and to encourage best practice in international development evaluation. Internal and external contexts IEG's work is aligned with the changing internal and external contexts. The World Bank is currently undergoing a transition. A process has been launched to expand and revise the vision of the World Bank and review its operational and financing model to ensure it is ready to meet the changing needs of its clients and address the challenges of the future. Evaluation has an important role to play in this process, not only in keeping the World Bank accountable, but also to ensure that the way forward builds on evidence on what works and what doesn't. This will require providing evidence both for the longer-term strategic direction but also shorter-term, real-time evidence to help the institution course correct, particularly in times of crisis. Internally, the WBG's organization has launched a consultative change process known as the Evolution Roadmap, which recognizes the increasing importance of global challenges in achieving development goals, and that there is a need to sharpen the WBG mission with greater emphasis on sustainability, resilience to shocks, and inclusion, which are also critical for achievement of the twin goals and the SDGs. The provisional vision is to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet, with a mission to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet. Externally, the global community has reached consensus on ambitious post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals, and client countries and development partners are demanding increased focus on development impact and results. Consistent with the WBG 2016 Forward Look and subsequent discussions with stakeholders around the Evolution Roadmap, the focus will continue to be on poverty reduction and shared prosperity, while also addressing the interlinkages with global challenges, such as climate change, pandemic risks, and Fragility, Conflict and Violence (FCV). In this context, and the recent discussions about the financing of the WBG and development more broadly to do more, the independent evaluation can play an important role in helping the WBG achieve greater development effectiveness by assessing what works, and why. IEG has increasingly moved to a strategic selection process for its major evaluations to ensure greater influence of each individual evaluation, and of all of them collectively. IEG continues to pursue two objectives: * Achieving the evolving goal and mission of the WBG - What Works and Why? Deepening evidence about the results of WBG programs and activities and their contribution to WBG's strategic priorities and ultimately its mission goals. This objective is addressed mostly through thematic evaluations that currently cover IEG's three Strategic Engagement Areas (SEAs) which are aligned, but may adapt, with the Forward Look and emerging Evolution Roadmap, namely: (i) Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth; (ii) Investing in People, especially through Sustained Service Delivery to the poor and bottom 40%; and (iii) Fostering Resilience to Global Shocks and Threats. * Real-Time Feedback on WBG Operational choices: Assessing implementation of, and providing WBG Management and Executive Board with early feedback on, reforms and WBG operational choices to ensure that timely course corrections are made when needed. This objective is addressed mostly through corporate evaluations covering four strategic pillars: i) Assisting All Client Segments; ii) Leading on Global and Regional Issues, iii) Improving the WBG Business Model, and iv) Mobilization: Scaling Up Finance for Development. Under the Director General of Evaluation, IEG is developing a long-term strategy to best contribute to the Evolution Roadmap. This will involve building on the work already underway, with a particular emphasis on strengthening engagement with various stakeholders, using mixed methods and innovating to enhance the quality and rigor of evaluations, while also maintaining the independence of the evaluation function as both a tool for accountability and learning. IEG will also continue to place emphasis on (i) IEG's value proposition as a contributor to the WBG's development effectiveness through focused, timely, and impactful evaluative activities, (ii) IEG's efficiency and value for money, and (iii) IEG's effective engagement with WBG management and other stakeholders. Organizational structure IEG is led by the Director General, Evaluation (DGE), who reports directly to the Board of Executive Directors through the Committee on Development Effectiveness (CODE). IEG's organizational structure comprises: * Office of the DGE (IEGDG); * Human Development and Economic Management Department (IEGHE); * Financial, Private Sector, and Sustainable Development Department (IEGSP); and * Knowledge and Communications Unit (IEGKC). Human Development and Corporate Evaluation Unit (IEGHC) Within the Human Development and Economic Management Department (IEGHE), the Human Development and Corporate Evaluation Unit (IEGHC) covers four main areas of work: * Evaluations and validation of self-evaluations of Human Development projects (comprising the Global Practices: Education; Health, Nutrition & Population; Social Protection & Labor; and the Gender Equality Cross-Cutting Solution Area [CCSA]); * Thematic Evaluation: evaluation of the impact and effectiveness of sector and thematic strategies and programs of the WBG in the above-mentioned thematic areas; * Leading on Corporate evaluation and preparation of the IEG's Review of Results and Performance of the World Bank Group; * Leading on the evaluative angle of the thematic areas related to the Human Capital Project and similar. Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the Unit Manager, the Sr. Evaluation Officer will have the following primary responsibilities: • Lead, co-lead and/or participate in thematic evaluations and other evaluative knowledge products assessing the relevance and effectiveness of the IFC, MIGA and/or World Bank assistance in human capital development and in areas of corporate importance, including the annual IEG Review of Results and Performance of the WBG. While many evaluations cover the work of the World Bank, the IFC and MIGA, some are specifically focused on one or two of the three agencies. • Lead, co-lead and/or participate in the validation of self-evaluations of Human Development projects (comprising the Global Practices: Education; Health, Nutrition & Population; Social Protection & Labor; and Gender Equality). • Oversee the work of junior staff, including by providing quality-assurance (setting and upholding high standards of quality for various evaluations) and mentorship. Advise other IEG teams in areas of expertise. • Work closely with the IEG Methods team in all phases of the evaluation, including to identify the evaluation questions and the relevant methods to answer them, discuss the validity of the findings of the analysis and proposed recommendations. •Engage with IFC, MIGA and World Bank operational counterparts during key stages of development of the evaluations, including at inception; discussion of emerging findings and recommendations; and review of the draft evaluation. •Disseminate findings from thematic evaluations and other knowledge products within the World Bank Group (internal dissemination) and with external clients (government representatives, private sector and international partner organizations). He/she will work on the dissemination plan closely with IEG Knowledge and Communications (KC) team. • Contribute to IEG-wide, departmental, and cross-sectoral activities designed to help IEG pursue its mission, specifically in providing methodological advice and coaching across units, and contribute in other forms to the development of IEG products. Selection Criteria The successful candidate is required to have the following minimum qualifications, skills, motivation and personal attributes: • A Master's degree (Ph.D. preferred) and a minimum of 8 years of experience in directly relevant area of expertise (evaluation, economics, finance, public policy, health, social protection, jobs and labor markets, gender, and/or education). • Demonstrated analytical skills as leader of research or major sector work, which could include publications in international journals. • Demonstrated experience in designing, conducting and leading evaluations, preferably with a strong focus on using a range of methods. This could include in-depth knowledge of advanced qualitative and quantitative evaluation methods, such as (among others,) structured literature review, portfolio analysis, development of theory of change and theory of action, comparative case studies, statistical and econometric analysis and qualitative data analysis, and experience working with large datasets. • Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience of working in international development. Understanding of World Bank, IFC and MIGA strategies and operations, and/or of strategies and operations of other Multilateral Development Banks. • Knowledge and experience of evaluations in Fragile, Conflict and Violence affected situations would be an advantage. • Outstanding writing skills: ability to convey complex concepts through well-structured, simple, convincing messages. Outstanding aptitude for critical and structured qualitative and quantitative analysis, as evidenced by a strong track record of contributions to complex analytical and operational work. • Excellent communication, diplomatic and negotiating skills, with demonstrated strong personal maturity, balanced judgment, and a track record of building and maintaining partnerships with colleagues and clients. • Demonstrated ability to manage teams to deliver complex tasks, including high quality analytical reports, on time and within budget. • Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, capacity to motivate and develop teams, and ability to operate collaboratively within and across organizational boundaries. Proactive, inclusive and innovative, with an open and collegial work style and ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse points of view. • Ability to coach, mentor, develop and empower more junior staff, provide seasoned advice to more senior staff and managers, and work collaboratively with peers. • Ability and willingness to travel to developing countries. Fluent in written and spoken English. Fluent knowledge of other languages is a plus. Required GG level IEG competencies: Lead and Motivate - Encourages and works with others to identify, incubate and implement relevant solutions. Identifies opportunities in changing circumstances and energizes others to continuously improve, using intentional strategies to boost morale, team spirit, and productivity in context of WBG's values and mission. Helps others to understand problems, client needs and the underlying context. Deliver Results for Clients - Develops and implements solutions that show understanding of how clients and/or own work achieves results that are financially, environmentally and socially sustainable. Shares new insights based on in-depth understanding of the client and recommends solutions for current and future needs of clients. Holds self and team accountable for risk management and outcomes. Innovate – Applies evaluation expertise to develop innovative approaches that enhances the quality, credibility, rigor, and utility of IEG evaluations. Keeps abreast of the latest development in the field of development evaluations to continuously improve the rigor of evaluation within IEG. Collaborate within teams and across boundaries - Collaborates across organizational boundaries, internally and externally with a sense of mutuality and respect. Consistently engages others in open dialogue, brings out any conflicting viewpoints and incorporates viewpoints into solutions, giving credit where credit is due. Leverages expertise of all team members to ensure successful outcomes. Makes choices and sets priorities with a WBG corporate perspective in mind. Create, Apply and Share Knowledge - Ensures systematic sharing of good practice and learning from lessons from across WBG, clients, and partners. Is known across WBG and beyond for his/her evaluation knowledge and is sought out by colleagues to advise, peer review, or contribute to knowledge products. Seeks mentoring opportunities with more experienced staff to deepen or strengthen their professional knowledge and mentors junior staff. Builds networks across the WBG and as part of external professional groups/networks. Make Smart Decisions - Applies critical thinking and seeks inputs and experience from others to recommend a course of action consistent with the WBG's strategy. Evaluates risk and anticipates the short- and long-term implications of decisions. Commits to a decision and takes action once a decision has been reached. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. 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Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. UN Women has placed emphasis on improving its strategic planning and managing for results by applying the Results-Based Management (RBM) throughout all the work of UN Women. This requires dedicated efforts to strengthen results culture in the organization. In order for UN Women to communicate impact stories on women and girls at the corporate level with aggregated results and financial data across all the countries and regions, strategic planning with strong emphasis on results management is pre-requisite to facilitate systematic and effective results monitoring and reporting during the implementation. In the Americas & Caribbean Region, UN Women has a Regional Office based in Panama City, 10 Country Offices, one Multi Country Office and programmatic presence in 5 countries throughout the region. In addition, the Regional Office provides support to the governments, civil society, and UN system as a nonresident agency in countries with no UN Women presence. The goal of UN Women´;s presence in the region is to support the achievement of gender equality, women´;s empowerment and the promotion and protection of women´;s human rights. Ending violence against women and girls has been identified by UN Women as a key primary focus area in the region. UN Women is working to improve the quality of, and increase accessibility to, coordinated services and responses to violence against women. UN Women works with partners to reach a shared understanding at the regional level on the range of services and responses required and the corresponding standards and/or guidelines for the provision of the services that are considered essential to meet the needs of women and girls subject to violence. In addition, UN Women actively participates and contributes to various UN inter-agency processes and collaborates with UN organizations around specific programme areas. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Deputy Regional Director, the Regional Strategic Planning Specialist is responsible for leading the strategic planning work in their respective region. The Regional Strategic Planning Specialist provides strategic guidance and technical support to the RO and Country Offices (COs) to ensure high quality strategic planning documents at regional and country levels, ensuring the alignment with UN Women Strategic Plan and the corporate standard on RBM. They lead the preparation of the Strategic Note and workplan of the RO in close collaboration with RO colleagues and COs in the respective region. Regional Strategic Planning Specialist also provides guidance, technical support and quality assurance to Country Offices (COs) associated with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCFs), Strategic Notes and workplans from the strategic planning and RBM perspectives. They also contribute to HQ-led corporate level initiatives in the areas of Strategic Planning and RBM. The Regional Strategic Planning Specialist works closely with the Regional Coordination Specialist, the Regional Monitoring & Reporting Specialist/Focal Point and the Regional Operation Manager, as well as the rest of RO colleagues and CO colleagues in the region. They also coordinate with other Regional Strategic Planning Specialists in other ROs to facilitate cross-regional learning and peer-to-peer support mechanism. In carrying out the functions, they coordinate and collaborate closely with relevant HQ Divisions and units, including the Strategy, Planning, Resources and Effectiveness Division (SPRED) and the Policy, Programme and Inter Governmental Division (PPID), in order to ensure the implementation of corporate policy, procedures, guidance and systems associated with the strategic planning and results management in their respective region. Key Functions and Accountabilities : 1.Provide strategic planning and RBM-related guidance and technical support to the UN Country Teams (UNCTs) and UN Women COs in the region for development of UNSDCFs through the inter-agency regional mechanism, such as Peer Support Group (PSG), in close collaboration with Regional Coordination Specialist: - Substantively support and contribute to the inter-agency strategic planning processes at the regional and country levels,by coordinating with PSG co-chairs and participating in PSG meetings and related activities related to strategic planning,RBM, monitoring and reporting. - Review draft Roadmaps, Common Country Assessment (CCA) and UNSDCFs from the perspective of strategic planning,RBM and monitoring/reporting, in line with the guidance/standard from DCO, in close collaboration with RegionalCoordination Specialist. - Provide additional technical support to UNCTs and Results Groups, upon request, in relation to UNSDCFs, joint work plans, RBM capacity development, monitoring and reporting. - Provide guidance and technical support to UN Women COs in the areas of strategic planning, RBM, monitoring and reporting related to UNSDCFs, Joint Workplans and the UN Info platform, clarifying the alignment and linkage with UN Women Strategic Plan, Strategic Notes, workplans and UN Women Results Management System (RMS) 2.Provide strategic guidance, technical support and quality assurance to UN Women COs in the areas of strategic planning, RBM and UN Women Result Management System (RMS): - Provide guidance, technical support and quality assurance to UN Women Country Offices in the region to ensure the quality and timely submission and finalization of Strategic Notes, ensuring the full alignment with the respective UNSDCFs and in line with UN Women's relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance. - Provide guidance, technical support and quality assurance to UN Women Country Offices in the region to ensure the quality and timely submission and finalization of workplans, in line with UN Women's relevant corporate policies,procedures and guidance. - Lead and manage the regional level review and appraisal process of workplans from COs, in collaboration with the relevant RO colleagues, to ensure quality in the region to facilitate the approval of those CO workplans by Regional Director. - Provide guidance and support to COs to ensure amendments of Strategic Notes and workplans are completed in a timely manner in line with relevant corporate procedure, in coordination with HQ. - Provide guidance, technical support and training to strengthen the capacity of COs in the areas of RBM in relation to strategic planning. - Provide guidance and technical support, upon request, when a CO conducts Mid-Term Review (MTR) of their Strategic Note. - Provide guidance and technical support to COs to ensure the effective use of RMS for the planning processes. 3.Lead and coordinate the strategic planning processes at the regional level: - Lead and manage the overall processes and coordinate within RO and with COs in the region to develop a new Strategic Note, ensuring the timely submission and quality in line with the relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance. - Lead the overall processes and coordinate within the RO to develop and finalize workplans of the RO, ensuring the timely submission and quality in line with the relevant corporate policies, procedures and guidance documents. - Lead and manage the amendment process of Strategic Note and workplan of RO in line with relevant corporate procedure and in coordination with SPRED/SPU. - Provide RBM-related guidance and technical support to RO personnel to improve strategic planning in RO. - Provide guidance and technical support to personnel in the RO to ensure the effective use of RMS for RO's planning processes. - Provide support to the Regional Operations Manager for matters relating to the Regional Quarterly Business Review (QBR), the Regional Risk Management process and the development of the regional Office Typology and physical presence setup. 4.Contribute to HQ-led corporate initiatives in the areas of Strategic Planning and RBM in close collaboration with HQ to ensure the field perspectives and needs are reflected in those corporate initiatives: - Contribute to corporate level strategic planning exercises associated with UN Women Strategic Plan, including development of new Strategic Plan and Mid-Term Review of Strategic Plan. - Contribute to development, revision and roll-out of relevant corporate policies, procedure and guidance in the areas of strategic planning and RBM. - Contribute to development/revision of corporate RBM capacity development resources and tools in the areas of strategic planning. - Contribute to development/enhancement of corporate systems in the areas of strategic planning and results management. 5.Oversee documentations in the areas of strategic planning and RBM within the Regional Office and contribute to audits and evaluations: - Ensure Strategic Notes and workplans of RO and COs in the region are fully updated in the corporate systems and documented with amendments, ensuring the readiness for future audits and evaluations. - Contribute to internal/external audits, corporate/regional evaluations, other assessment/reviews and reporting requirements, by providing necessary data, information and documents associated with UNSDCFs, Strategic Notes and workplans from the region. 6.The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Competencies : Core Values: - Integrity; - Professionalism; - Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; - Accountability; - Creative Problem Solving; - Effective Communication; - Inclusive Collaboration; - Stakeholder Engagement; - Leading by Example. Please visit [this link](https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf) for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework: Functional Competencies: - Excellent knowledge of strategic planning and RBM - Excellent knowledge of UN system and understanding of inter-agency strategic planning processes - Excellent knowledge of gender equality - Ability to lead, oversee and monitor the inclusion of gender-specific results, indicators, targets and activities in various planning frameworks - Good knowledge of Latin American and Caribbean gender equality structural barriers - Ability to conceptualize and convey strategic vision. - Ability to support others to strengthen their knowledge and skills in the areas of strategic planning. Education and Certification: - Master's degree or equivalent in development-related disciplines, Social Sciences, Political Science, Development Studies, Public Administration, Gender, or a related field is required. - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: - At least 7 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation, international relations, public administration or a related field is required. - At least 3 to 5 years of experience in Results-Based Management (RBM) and strategic planning, including managing and coordinating the development of strategy, multi-year planning documents, work plans, and/or programme documents at the country, regional and/or international levels is required. - Experience in providing guidance and technical support for development of Theory of Change, results frameworks, logical frameworks and indicators for programmes/projects, to ensure the minimum standard of RBM is required. - Experiences in inter-agency strategic planning work related to UNDAF/UNSDCFs at the country, regional or international level is required. - Experience in monitoring gender equality policies, strategies, programmes, projects or initiatives is required. - Experiences in conducting RBM training, as a trainer, to personnel and/or external partners to support results-based planning, monitoring and reporting is desirable. - Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.), spreadsheet and database packages is required. - Experience in developing RBM resources and tools is desirable. - Experience in the use of a modern web-based results management system, is desirable. - Experience in Latin America and the Caribbean is desirable. Languages: - Fluency in Spanish and English is required. - Knowledge of Portuguese or French is desirable. Statements : In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. 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[Org. Setting and Reporting](javascript: void(0)) The UN Secretary-General launched on 1 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator - the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level - support countries in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in Guatemala and reports to the UN Resident Coordinator (RC). The Head of the RCO manages the resources of the Office in order to provide support to the Resident Coordinator and the UNCT on sustainable development analysis, strategic planning, programming, financing, communications, advocacy, and partnerships and can lead in cross cutting interagency topics including but not limited to disability inclusion, prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, budget management and programme management with operational and programming linkages. The Head of RCO serves as a key adviser to the RC in the pursuit of all their functions and is accountable for the overall quality and timeliness of the work of the office. [Responsibilities](javascript: void(0)) Within delegated authority, the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Head of RCO/Strategic Planner will be responsible of the following duties: Summary of Functions: 1. Leads the provision of strategic guidance to the RC and UN Country Team (UNCT) on effective, quality, and timely UN support for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Pact of the Future through the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF). 2. Facilitates and oversees the initiation, establishment and coordination of external partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts for the new generation UNSDCF including, when requested by the RC, negotiations with donors offices for joint programming such as the Joint SDG Fund, MPTF, UNPRPD, PBF (in coordination with the PBF Secretarirat), among others. 3. Coordinates and supports roll-out and implementation of the efficiency agenda (Business Operations Strategy, Common Premises and Local Shared Service Centers/Common Back-Office). 4. Manages and directs knowledge management and capacity development activities in and outside the UN System. 5. Leads and coordinates overall management of the RCO to ensure efficient and effective substantive coordination support to the RC/UNCT and adherence to organizational policies and procedures. 6. Supportt the RC on all procedures phases and strategic design of the Country Result Framework and IMS data collection, analysis, reporting with the needed quality coordination the work of agencies, funds and programmes, also keeping abreast of regional and global agreements to give due visibility to the UNCT work under the leadership of the RC. Description of Functions: 1. Leads the provision of strategic guidance to the RC and UNCT of effective, quality, and timely UN support for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through a new generation CCA/UNSDCF: • Leads and coordinates substantive support to the RC/UNCT in articulating and actively communicating a credible and convincing strategic vision for the UN, articulated through the UNSDCF, which is consistent with national development goals and priorities, UN values, aligned with the 2030 Agenda and committed to the principles of universality, equality and leaving no one behind; • In line with CCA/UNSDCF, provides strategic direction and develops recommendations to facilitate decision-making by the RC/UNCT to reposition the UN in country to advance the objectives of UN development system reform; • Develops policy recommendations to the RC/UNCT on the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the new generation CCA/UNSDCF as the primary instrument for the planning and implementation of UN development activities in country; • Ensures effective guidance to the RC/UNCT in asserting vision and accountability for the UN to operate as a nimble, innovative, and enterprising development partner, demonstrating characteristics of a knowledge-based organization and thought leader; • Leads the strategic design of UN's policy and programmatic services, operational capabilities, and partnership mechanisms; • Establishes and promotes close engagement across the humanitarian, development, and peace domains, as required by the country context; • Leads the identification, analysis, and prioritization of joint programmatic work of UN entities in response to national priorities and in line with the UNSDCF and the 2030 Agenda; • Leads the coordination of the UNSDCF through the Joint Workplan and results groups; directs UNSDCF monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL) and reporting through the UNINFO platform; and guides preparation and provision of the annual UN Country Results Report to the Government and other stakeholders; • Promotes the engagement of all relevant agencies – with and without physical presence in country – from across the UN system, including at Headquarters and at the (sub-)regional level in inter-agency fora and in discussions with external partners; • Ensures quality control and oversight over strategic communications and advocacy activities related the implementation of the UNSCDF; • Ensures coherence across the different intra-agency coordination bodies, including with Humanitarian Country Teams and the Security Management Team. 2. Facilitates and oversees the initiation, establishment and coordination of external partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts for the new generation UNSDCF: • Facilitates and oversees the initiation, establishment, and coordination of effective working relationships with national and international public and private partners to ensure knowledge sharing throughout the UNSDCF cycle; • Directs substantive support for positioning the UN as a key provider of integrated services and as a platform in support of the SDGs, in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders; • Based on the UNSDCF, and in close collaboration with the Development Partnerships Officer, oversees the formulation and implementation of the partnership approach as well as the resource mobilization strategy, and other initiatives in support of SDG achievement through the UNSDCF; • Oversees the implementation of the SDG Country Fund/country-level pooled fund (where relevant) in support of the UNSDCF and SDG acceleration; • Oversees strategic messaging and communication initiatives by RC/UNCT, including digital communications and e-advocacy in line with the directives of the Secretary General report and instructions. 3. Coordinates and supports roll-out and implementation of the Efficiency agenda (Business Operations Strategy, Common Premises and Local Shared Service Centers/Common Back Office): • In collaboration with the Operations Management Team (OMT), directs substantive support to the RC/UNCT on business innovations for the UN in country; • Provides substantive support to the Resident Coordinator and UNCT in formulating, implementing, and monitoring the UN Country level Business Operations Strategy; • Supports the RC and the UNCT in their leading role in implementing common premises, and in establishing a common back office for location-dependent services; • Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and client-orientation in operational service delivery, including the implementation of high impact standardized common services, fostering the SDG impact through common operations; • Coordinates effective participation of entities at the country level in operations management team and represents the RC in the OMT, ensuring that the operations of the OMT promotes inclusion. 4. Manages and directs knowledge management and capacity development activities in- and outside the UN System: • Creates an enabling environment for the knowledge generation, sharing, collaboration, as well as usage of existing good practices and lessons learnt within the RCO and in the UN Country Team. Leads by example; • Coordinates the effective communications within the RCO, in UN Country Team and among other stakeholders; • Leads and coordinates the sharing of good practices and lessons learned on issues related to UN strategic planning frameworks, methodologies, and tools, among others, within the DCO (at regional and global levels), across the UN system and with external partners; • Oversees the analysis of UN experiences, lessons learned and knowledge networking to contribute to strategic planning processes; • Keeps abreast of emerging innovative approaches and encourages the RCO and UNCT to apply new ways of working, where relevant. 5. Leads and coordinates overall management of the RCO to ensure efficient and effective substantive coordination support to the RC/UNCT and adherence to organizational policies and procedures: • Coordinates the formulation and implementation of the substantive work programme of the UNCT; allocates and monitors RCO resources for delivery of outputs and reporting on results; • Supervises the activities undertaken by the RCO and manage performance of RCO staff, ensuring that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion; • Coaches the core team bringing OCHA and PBF Guatemala Secretariat together under the RC leadership; • In close collaboration with Service Providers, performs the role of certifying officer in the UNDP IRIS platform and performs the UMOJA approver role over processes related to human and financial resource management, procurement, general administration, security, time management, and information technology for the RCO; • Manages, coaches, guides and trains staff under his/her supervision; promotes teamwork and communications among staff in the RCO and across organizational boundaries; ensures staff complete mandatory trainings and UMOJA certifications; • Establishes and maintains a work environment in the RC Office and across UN entities that is conducive to innovation and engagement with a diverse set of stakeholders and delivers results in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. [Competencies](javascript: void(0)) PROFESSIONALISM: Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to sustainable development. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities, and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. Proven ability to analyze complex data and produce reports leading to sound policy recommendations for achieving sustainable development; Solid understanding of the political environment and the programmes and activities of the UN system in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals; Ability to think strategically, to identify key emerging sustainable development issues and related policy implications. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and proficiency in subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. MANAGING PERFORMANCE: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly. JUDGMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies key issues in complex situations, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary. [Education](javascript: void(0)) Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education, or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. [Work Experience](javascript: void(0)) A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, sustainable development policy and programme development and management in the context of development cooperation or related area is required. Experience with multi-stakeholder coordination on the context of development cooperation or related area is required Experience in team leadership and management is required. Experience in UN interagency coordination is desired. Experience in designing and implementing partnership and resources mobilization strategies is desired. Experience in promoting knowledge management in the context of development cooperation is desired. [Languages](javascript: void(0)) English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in both English and Spanish (both written and oral) is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. "Fluency equals a rating of "Fluent" in all four areas (read, speak, write and understand) and "Knowledge of" equals a rating of "Confident" in two of the four areas. [Assessment](javascript: void(0)) Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise, which may be followed by competency-based interview. [Special Notice](javascript: void(0)) Appointment against this post is open for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension subject to legislative body funding availability. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Internal Applicants: When completing the form, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up-to-date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you. Individual contractors and consultants (Non-Staff Personnel) who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. Online applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira "Need Help?" link. For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or under-represented in the UN Secretariat as of 28 February 2025, are strongly encouraged to apply: Brunei Darussalam, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Grenada, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Liechtenstein, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Sao Tome and Principe, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, China, Cuba, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Libya, Malta, Monaco, Oman, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Somalia, Turkmenistan, United States of America. [United Nations Considerations](javascript: void(0)) According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term "sexual harassment" means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator's working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised. This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on "Manuals" in the "Help" tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. [No Fee](javascript: void(0)) THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS. 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