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Associate Protection Officer (JPO, P2)
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organisation working to save lives, protect rights and build a better future for refugees, internally displaced communities and stateless people. They work to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find refuge from violence, persecution, war or disaster at home. UNHCR also works to end statelessness for millions of people worldwide without a nationality. The UNHCR Country Office in Caracas represents UNHCR before the Venezuelan government, donors, and key partners, and leads engagement with national and international stakeholders. It provides strategic guidance on protection and solutions, coordinates and supports field operations, and oversees protection monitoring, analysis, and advocacy to ensure that the needs and rights of forcibly displaced persons, returnees, refugees, and individuals at risk of statelessness are effectively addressed. As Associate Protection Officer you support the Protection Unit by providing the following: - Provide legal advice and protection support, including responses to refoulement and other protection incidents. - Support durable solutions and sustainable reintegration for refugees, IDPs, and returnees. - Promote community-based protection and build capacity of authorities and partners. - Coordinate with inter-agency mechanisms and ensure compliance with protection policies and standards. - Manage protection data and monitor contextual developments affecting protection needs. - Etc. Part of the [Swiss JPO Programme](https://www.cinfo.ch/jpo), this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC of the FDFA. Please find the full job description here: For the Swiss JPO programme: - Swiss nationality - Not older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviews - Fluency in English and a second UN language - Master's degree - Strong interest in a longer-term career with the United Nations For this position: - Master's degree in Law, International Law, Political Sciences or another relevant field - 3 years of professional experience in refugee protection, returnees, internal displacement, human rights, international humanitarian law or another related area required. UNHCR considers work experience gained after the completion of the first university degree. Internships and unpaid volunteer work are counted at 50%, if they are relevant to the position. - Experience in handling various sources of information and producing analytical reports - Previous experiences of working in MENA countries an asset. - Good data information management and analytical skills - Strong communication skills in a multi-cultural setting, ability to tailor messages to different audiences and produce multiple kinds of documents including analytical reports - Fluency in Spanish Please find more details in the full job description. Important details regarding your application Make sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date: - Mandatory: Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply") - Mandatory: [UN Personal History Profile](https://www.cinfo.ch/sites/default/files/documents/un-personal-history-profile-jpo-programme.docx) duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the UN Personal History Profile, not the CV. - Mandatory: Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" - Optional: CV in English uploaded under the section "documents". Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the [cinfo website](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-informed/international-cooperation-insights/young-professionals-graduates-and-students) and read this [article](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/on-the-importance-of-keywords-in-un-applications-and-more-tips-on-how-to-get-hired-by-the-un). Application deadline: 06 January 2026 First round of interviews: 19 / 20 January 2026 online Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection. Any questions? Contact Michal Habegger, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.
Principal, Cyber & Digital Safeguards
Purpose of Job

The role contributes to the implementation of the Bank's Digital Approach. The Digital Approach consists of: i) enabling equal access to digital technology and skills, ii) provision of financial and technical support to companies and governments, and iii) establishment of robust governance practices. The role also contributes to the implementation of cybersecurity management approaches across various sectors and supports the work around digital risks as per EBRD's Environmental and Social Policy, all consist of the need to screen banking projects for digital risks, providing concrete cyber advice and putting in place required mitigation measures. The role also contributes to implementing cybersecurity advisory work for Bank's clients.

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Operational Delivery

• Lead and support the development of methodologies regarding cyber and digital safeguards assessments of projects

• Lead the technical elements of project digital safeguard screening process and work with consultants and other banking teams on shaping and conducting in depth due diligence processes.

• Lead and support the Hub technical discussions on digital safeguards and cybersecurity with stakeholders and clients. 

• Lead on the development of digital safeguards and cybersecurity advisory and other products to be deployed by the EBRD.

• Lead, together with delivery teams, the shaping and implementation of technical assistance projects with EBRD clients.

• Support the Hub's policy teams on embedding the theme of digital safeguards in strategic initiatives.


Organisational Development

• Lead technical discussions with cybersecurity and digital safeguards vendors and service providers to explore partnerships.

• Keep abreast of developments in the field of cybersecurity and digital safeguards: regulatory, policy, technological innovation and industry trends, and advise on the impact of these on various works streams and potential new ones.

• Lead and support upskilling efforts of other team members, and other banking departments, on said topics.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• Master's degree in a discipline relevant to the EBRD and the theme of digital safeguards and cybersecurity
• Fluent English, with excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Knowledge of another language (e.g. Russian, French or Arabic) both written and spoken would be desirable.

 

Experience/Knowledge

• Cybersecurity or Privacy professional certifications are highly desirable. 
• Experience in assessing digital risks from a regulatory, insurance, investment or similar standpoint is highly desirable
• Experience in auditing digital safeguard controls is highly desirable
• Experience in implementing digital safeguards and cybersecurity for large organizations as part of in-house teams or as a consultant is desirable
• Specific digital risk experience in the following sectors is highly desirable: Energy (TSOs, DSOs, Renewable energy), National Transportation infrastructure and Financial institutions.
• Knowledge of a diverse set of digital risk standards, frameworks and baselines (ISO 27001, IEC/ISA-62443, C2M2, CIS18 etc..) is highly desirable
• Expertise in both IT environments, OT and cloud is desirable
• Good knowledge of vendor and service provider landscape is desirable.

 

Technical Skills 

• Ability to analyse digital safeguards on the technical level: understanding network typologies and other technical documents. 
• Must be able to recommend controls on the policy and technical level, showing pragmatism, creativity and an overall business facilitating mindset.
• Must be able to articulate observations and arguments in a convincing and concise manner, both orally and in writing to both internal and external counterparts. 
• Organisational skills. Must be able to lead multiple and wide raging tasks concurrently. Ability to deliver quality outputs within often tight deadlines. 

 

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
- A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 
Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability. 

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). 

 

Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. 

 

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Market Risk Officer
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing Infrastructure for Tomorrow in Asia and beyondinfrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in 2016 and have since grown to 111 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and AAA-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled, and promotes regional connectivity.

The Market Risk Officer will analyze and manage AIIB's market risk. They will conduct both qualitative and quantitative analytics to identify, monitor, and manage market risks across the Bank's balance sheet and make recommendations to proactively alleviate risk where possible. They will communicate current and future potential risks to internal stakeholders while ensuring that all data is captured and recorded.

 

Responsibilities:

- Work with front-line operations to identify all material market risk factors and ensure accurate and complete capture of risk data in approved systems.
- Monitor key market risk metrics and sensitivities, ensure compliance with approved limits, and escalate breaches or emerging risks as appropriate.
- Improve and enhance market risk measurement methodologies to ensure robustness, accuracy, and relevance to the Bank's risk profile.
- Monitor portfolio quality on an ongoing basis, and assess the impact of market movements and stress events on portfolios and counterparties.
- Develop and maintain market risk management frameworks and processes for frontier market business activities, ensuring appropriate controls and governance.
- Assess market risk implications of new or amended risk-taking initiatives and provide independent risk opinions.
- Draft, review, and update internal market risk policies, directives, and related guidance.
 

Requirements:

- Minimum 5-8 years of market risk management experience in financial institutions.
- Master's degree or equivalent in related fields. (e.g., mathematics, finance, or economics).
- In-depth knowledge of financial products and markets; experience with frontier markets is an advantage.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. A high level of attention to detail is essential.
- Good team player with a strong sense of initiative.
- Proficient in oral and written communication in English.
AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency, and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences, and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability, or sexual orientation.

Join in AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond.

Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB.

 

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Risk Management Sr. Associate / Associate - Portfolio & Analytics
We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

IDB Invest is the private sector arm of the IDB Group and an international financial institution committed to addressing the development needs of Latin America and the Caribbean. Our mission is to support sustainable enterprises and projects that deliver financial results while maximizing social and environmental impact in the region.

IDB Invest operates in 26 countries, structured across four geographic regions and three industry verticals: Infrastructure and Energy, Financial Intermediaries, and Corporates.

In support of a new transformative business model "Originate to Share" our shareholders recently approved a $3.5 billion capitalization. This will allow IDB Invest to significantly scale up its investments, nearly doubling annual financing from approximately $8 billion to $19 billion, and unlocking greater private sector participation to drive development and climate impact across the region.

 

About this position

The Financial and Operational Risk Division, part of the Risk Management Department is looking for a data analytics professional, ideally with portfolio credit risk experience, to strengthen IDB Invest's portfolio management and analytics capabilities. The role focuses on enhancing credit risk dashboards, implementing portfolio metrics, automating reports and processes, improving data quality controls, and supporting credit limit systems governance. The candidate will also help communicate risk information across teams and collaborate with IT on data and system improvements.

 

What you'll do

Within the Portfolio Management & Analytics team function, you will support the development, enhancement, and governance of credit risk portfolio monitoring tools, data processes, credit risk metrics, and limit management system. Your responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

- Portfolio Credit Risk Dashboards & Analytics
- Develop, maintain, and enhance credit risk dashboards that deliver clear, actionable, and forward-looking insights for senior management and business areas.
- Implement new credit risk metrics aligned with IDB Invest's evolving portfolio needs, including RAROC indicators, capital consumption metrics, concentration analytics, and early-warning tools.
- Prepare high-quality materials for the Portfolio Supervision Committee (PSC) and other governance bodies, summarizing portfolio performance, risk drivers, and emerging trends.
- Improve communication with business units by developing more intuitive, automated, and insightful reporting products.
- Data Management, Automation & Process Improvement
- Strengthen data integration across risk systems by optimizing ETL processes, improving data architecture, and ensuring alignment of risk metrics across platforms (Maestro/RAROC, CECL, Economic Capital, Fair Value, etc.).
- Automate manual reports, monitoring tools, and internal workflows to increase efficiency and reduce operational risks.
- Design, implement, and maintain data quality controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness of risk-related data.
- Collaborate with IT teams on initiatives involving data analytics, system enhancements, and the implementation of new analytical solutions.
- Lead the development and continuous improvement of the Credit Risk Knowledge Database (Wiki), documenting data lineage, business rules, and methodologies.
- Credit Limit System Administration
- Oversee the daily administration of the Credit Limit System, ensuring accurate exposure calculations and adherence to governance parameters.
- Monitor breaches or exceptions, coordinate corrective actions, and ensure proper documentation and follow-up.
- Maintain and update system manuals, operating procedures, and training materials.
- Provide training and ongoing support to system users across the institution.
- Partner with IT to implement enhancements, resolve issues, and improve system performance.
 

What you'll need

- Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, data analytics, business administration, or other fields relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
- Experience: At least three (3) years of progressive experience in banking or financial institutions in roles related to portfolio management, credit risk, data analytics, or financial risk. Strong understanding of credit risk metrics, including provisions, RAROC, and economic capital.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in data integration, process automation, and the development of dashboards and analytical tools using Power BI (or similar), Excel, SQL, Python, or R.
- Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish) is a plus.
 

Requirements

- Citizenship: No requirements
- Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.
 

Type of contract and duration

International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

 

What we offer

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include

-A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.

-Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.

-Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.

-Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.

-We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

-Hybrid and flexible work schedules.

-Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

-Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.

-Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.

 

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.

#IDBInvest

 

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AD, Deputy Head, Gov Relations
Job Purpose:

The Associate Director, Deputy Head of Kenya for Government Relations will provide critical support to the Managing Director for the Sub-Saharan Africa region in their role as Deputy Head of Kenya, ensuring the successful delivery of the country strategy, achievement of the Bank's annual targets, and promotion of key initiatives that drive the Bank's impact and growth in Kenya. This position plays a central role in managing high-level relationships with key government stakeholders, international partners, and the broader public sector. The Deputy Head will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to identify and facilitate policy proposals, address business environment challenges, and explore new investment opportunities in Kenya. Additionally, the Deputy Head will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Resident Office, ensuring the efficient management of resources, staff, and budgets to support the Bank's objectives. A key responsibility of the Deputy Head will be to effectively communicate the EBRD's priorities and objectives to the Kenyan government, national agencies, and regional and local authorities, ensuring the Bank's strategic goals are well understood and supported by key stakeholders. The Deputy Head will also act as a senior representative of the Bank in Kenya, engaging with the international community, civil society, and the media to enhance the EBRD's visibility and reputation. The Deputy Head will proactively advocate for the Bank's priorities, support policy engagement and national-level implementation of policy initiatives and position the EBRD as a key partner in Kenya's sustainable and inclusive economic development. This role will work in close collaboration with the Regional Policy Lead to ensure that Kenya's policy priorities are aligned with the country strategy and broader regional priorities and to drive the successful implementation of policy initiatives. The Deputy Head will serve as the Bank's primary representative in Kenya, fostering key relationships and advocating for the Bank's priorities, while relying on the Regional Policy Lead to oversee the policy agenda, drive technical cooperation, and lead the development and implementation of policy reforms.

The Deputy Head will also work closely with sector banking and policy teams, and other support units within the Bank to design and implement initiatives that drive the Bank's objectives and projects. The role will focus on identifying and addressing key challenges in Kenya's business environment, particularly in sectors critical to the country's competitiveness and growth. By engaging with private sector companies, business associations, and other stakeholders, the Deputy Head will also help unlock new and innovative investment opportunities for the Bank, with high impact potential and a strong demonstration effect.

In addition, the Deputy Head will play a central role in overseeing the administrative and budgetary functions of the Resident Office. Acting as the line manager to the Office Manager, who oversees a team of 10 staff members, the Deputy Head will ensure the efficient operation of the office, including the management of resources, budget allocations, and staff coordination. This involves supporting the office's operational processes, ensuring the alignment of budgetary priorities with strategic goals, and driving effective and efficient management practices across all office functions.

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Oversight

• Support the Managing Director in their role as Head of Kenya, ensuring the effective implementation of the country strategy and the achievement of annual targets.

• In close coordination with the Regional Policy Lead, provide strategic oversight and guidance to drive the origination and execution of the Bank's policy initiatives and programmes, and investment projects, ensuring their impact and alignment with the Bank's mission and Kenya's development priorities.

• Take joint responsibility with the Managing Director, SSA, other Deputy Heads of Kenya in Nairobi and relevant Regional Sector Heads, for delivery of the Kenya Score Card.

• Senior point of contact with sector clients with responsibility to develop new business in close coordination with sector Directors, regional sector leads and sector bankers and in line with Country Strategy and business plan priorities.

• Oversee the Resident Office's administrative and budgetary affairs, ensuring effective resource management, operational efficiency, and a well-functioning office environment.

 

Stakeholder Engagement & Representation

• Act as the primary representative of the EBRD in Kenya, managing high-level relationships with government stakeholders, national agencies, regional and local authorities, and the international community to strengthen the Bank's strategic engagement and influence.

• Contribute to the coordination of the Bank's responses to national and regional policy developments, ensuring alignment with EBRD priorities and maintaining strong visibility and credibility at the national level.

• The Deputy Head will create an optimal environment for the Regional Policy Lead to conduct policy dialogue and lead efforts on reform and technical cooperation. While the Deputy Head will serve as the primary liaison for relationship-building in Kenya the Regional Policy Lead will manage the substance of the policy dialogue and drive the technical aspects of policy implementation.

• Represent the Bank in engagements with business associations, civil society, and the media, reinforcing the EBRD's reputation and role as a key development partner in Kenya.

• Advocate for the EBRD's mission in promoting economic transition, sustainability, and private sector development by attending and speaking at external forums, ensuring the Bank's voice remains influential in shaping the Kenyan policy and investment landscape.

 

Operational Management

• Work closely with the Regional Policy Lead to support the Managing Director / Head of Kenya in ensuring effective prioritisation and adequate resourcing and execution of key policy initiatives and related technical assistance.

• Also work closely with the Regional Policy Lead on cross-border regulatory issues affecting Kenya and the wider region and to ensure that country-specific advocacy efforts complement regional policy initiatives.

• In close cooperation with Regional Policy Lead, track reform efforts and policy dialogue initiatives led by other IFIs/DFIs, advising Bank management on coordination and collaboration opportunities.

• Collaborate with sector banking and policy teams, and other support units to develop and propose policy solutions that enhance the business climate and identify new investment opportunities for the Bank.

• Engage with senior management across the Bank to enhance coordination between sectors and units, maximising synergies and the efficiency of policy dialogues and investment project outcomes.

• Play an active role in fundraising for policy and project-related technical assistance and blended finance, working in close cooperation with the Donor Partnerships Unit to secure necessary funding resources in support of the Bank's activities.

• Prepare and review internal and external documents, ensuring high-quality briefings and reports for Bank management.

• Organise and coordinate visits by senior Bank officials, managing meetings, logistics, and stakeholder engagements to ensure seamless execution.

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Resident Office, ensuring effective resource management, staff supervision, and budget oversight while fostering a high-performance culture and operational excellence.

 

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify and mitigate risks related to the Bank's operations and activities in Kenya, including through the regular Operational Risk Monitoring function, ensuring that potential risks are addressed proactively.

• Ensure compliance with local regulations, EBRD's operational guidelines, and international best practices across all country activities under their responsibility, safeguarding the Bank's interests and reputation.

• Enforce adherence to EBRD's corporate procurement rules, ensuring that all corporate procurement activities within the country are conducted in accordance with established procedures.

 

Team Leadership & Development

• Support the SSA Managing Director / Head of Kenya in leading and mentoring a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.

• Promote professional development, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement within the team and the Resident Office.

• Oversee the recruitment, training, and retention of top-tier talent in alignment with organisational goals.

• Champion and role model the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are always upheld.

• Serve as the primary line manager to the Office Manager, overseeing the performance of the Resident Office administrative staff.

 

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes:

• Strong understanding of the country's political, economic, and regulatory landscape, with deep insight into local market dynamics and the ability to understand complex governmental and business dynamics in real time.

• Proven experience in managing high-level relationships across government, public sector institutions, business communities, and the international community.

• Diplomatic and skilled in managing sensitive political issues to maintain constructive relationships and achieve strategic goals.

• Extensive knowledge of the EBRD's operational guidelines, policies, and best practices, particularly in relation to country strategy delivery, project implementation, and risk management.

• In-depth knowledge of procurement processes and compliance with corporate procurement rules, ensuring transparent and efficient management of procurement activities.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to represent the Bank at the highest levels, engaging effectively with government stakeholders, business leaders, civil society, and the media, while influencing decisions and driving strategic outcomes.

• Strong policy and advocacy skills, capable of identifying, developing, and advancing policy initiatives that drive positive change in key sectors critical to Kenya's competitiveness and economic growth.

• Strong analytical skills to evaluate and address a wide array of challenges and opportunities related to initiatives and projects, enabling informed decision-making and the development of effective, impactful solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, including through effective operational risk monitoring and management within a complex operational environment.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with a strong capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver results under pressure.

• Capacity to drive and influence teams internally, fostering collaboration and aligning efforts to support the achievement of strategic objectives, both through direct leadership and by leveraging influence across the organisation.

• Ability to lead, manage, and develop teams, with strong coaching, mentoring, and leadership skills to cultivate a high-performance culture and achieve collective goals.

• Integrity and ethical conduct, serving as a role model for the Bank's core values and behavioural competencies, ensuring the highest standards of professional behaviour across all activities.

• Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Kiswahili is highly desirable.

 

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in economics, business administration, finance, international relations, or a related field. A higher degree in a similar discipline is desirable.

• Extensive experience in international or national economic development, with a proven track record in managing complex projects, addressing policy issues, and navigating political, economic, and regulatory environments, particularly within the Kenya context.

• Significant proven experience in engaging with senior government officials, business leaders, civil society, and international stakeholders, successfully driving policy change and business development outcomes.

• Experience in managing risk and compliance, including overseeing procurement processes and ensuring adherence to organisational and regulatory standards.

• Substantial experience in strategic leadership and management, with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in complex environments, driving performance, and fostering development within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams to achieve organizational goals.

• Experience in leadership and people management, including overseeing recruitment, training, performance management, and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within teams.

• Demonstrated experience in managing administrative functions and budgetary processes to ensure efficient resource allocation and operational effectiveness.

 

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
- A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 
 

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability. 

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). 

 

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Associate
As this role involves collaboration with international teams, we kindly ask that you submit your resume in English.

 

Purpose of Job

Under the guidance of the Principal Manager, the Associate leads and contributes to all activities of the EBRD's Advice for Small Businesses Programme, including initiation, structuring, execution, implementation, monitoring and completion of advisory projects and non-project activities. 

The Associate will proactively engage in business development for and delivery of compliant projects, undertake due diligence including compatibility with SME F&D group strategic directions, stakeholder outreach and coordination of other non-financial services.

The Associate will work, in particular, with high growth potential clients to identify their business needs, areas for business advice and potential financing needs to nourish them for investment readiness.

The Associate will lead the design and delivery of non-project initiatives in support of EBRD's strategic priorities in collaboration with EBRD's partner banks or other strategic stakeholders.

The Associate will work in close coordination with banking, policy and sector teams in EBRD Resident Offices and HQ and where relevant and under the supervision of the Principal Manager, liaise with relevant external partners, stakeholders and donors.

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Principal Manager and, where applicable, in support of the Regional Associate Director, the Associate will lead the delivery of instruments, activities and any other delegated tasks under the Advice for Small Businesses Programme in line with strategic priorities of the Bank and the SME Finance and Development Business Group, and in coordination with relevant teams (e.g. Financial Institutions, Corporate sector, Policy teams).

Structuring and Execution

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Perform all activities under the Programme in full alignment with the Bank's policies and procedures, donor requirements, internal control and compliance standards, as well as the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct working with credible and respectable counterparts.

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Be responsible for origination and conception, implementation and monitoring, and evaluation of advisory activities.

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Liaise with relevant banking colleagues to identify and structure most suitable advisory support for high growth SMEs.

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Analyse clients' financials and growth prospects, with a view to structure impactful advisory support and nourish them for financing.

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In close collaboration with the Principal Manager, initiate and lead business development and generate a pipeline of high quality clients and advisory activities in priority areas (e.g. digital, green, inclusion, innovation).

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In close coordination with and support of the Principal Manager, engage with external stakeholders and partner organisations to explore SME development support needs and lead on relevant initiatives (e.g. partner financial institutions, government representatives, business associations, EBRD corporate clients other relevant entities with SME development mandate).

 

Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting

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Ensure maximum synergy of advisory and banking, such as under EBRD intermediated SME finance programmes, e.g. Women in Business or Youth in Business, we well as Risk Sharing Facilities; Supply Chain Financing or other dedicated financial or non-financial initiatives.

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Contribute to regular portfolio assessment to generate ideas for follow up support and new initiatives.

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Monitoring portfolio companies' performance and nourishing them for financing.

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Actively contribute to banking project approval documents as and when required, and participate as a team member in the banking project implementation as relevant.

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Follow market trends in strategic priority areas to contribute to and lead the development of innovative ideas for financial and non-financial products for SMEs. 

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Independently prepare internal and donor reports in partnership with the HQ as and when required to inform donors on the progress of activities and utilisation of funding, as well as contribute to new donor proposals.

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Where relevant, be responsible for implementing of marketing and visibility activities to promote Advice for Small Businesses activities and donor/s in the country.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills

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Bachelor's degree (Business, Economics, Finance or equivalent work experience)

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Business/financial analytical skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understand local accounting principles and conduct financial analysis.

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Strong project management and organisational skills.

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Strong problem solving skills and ability to think creatively.

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Effective communication, presentation and negotiation skills and ability to independently manage relations with SME clients, partner financial institutions, consultants and other stakeholders.

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Strong writing skills; experience in writing advisory project proposals, terms of references or reports desirable.

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Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Fluency in language of country of operations is essential.

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Computer literate: excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel and Power Point, ability to learn new systems quickly.

 

Experience and Knowledge

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Minimum of five years relevant professional experience, preferably from commercial management consultancy, development institutions or financial institutions (banks).

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Good knowledge of and experience working in at least one of EBRD's strategic SME priority areas (i.e. green economy, economic inclusion, sustainable supply chains, SME finance and digitalisation), as well as market trends in these areas

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Knowledge and understanding of business advisory services.

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Knowledge of local business environment and consultancy market is essential.

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Knowledge of relevant stakeholders, SME business associations financial sector players or support organizations.

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Knowledge of marketing and social media desirable.

 

General

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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the EBRD mandate.

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Ability to work in multi-cultural environment.

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Ability to work independently and in diverse teams.

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Multi-tasking, self initiative.

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Ability to meet deadlines.

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Ability and willingness to travel within the country and internationally.

 

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
- A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 
 

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability. 

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). 

 

Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. 

 

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Director, WHO Academy
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. 

 

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The strategic objective of the reconfigured WHO Academy integrating Health Workforce, and Nursing programme is to ensure everyone has access to competent, motivated health and care workers enabled by investments in decent jobs and working conditions, high-quality, innovative, and sustainable learning systems, and supported by an empowered WHO workforce - accelerating progress toward equitable, resilient and gender-responsive health systems contributing to a healthier and fairer future for all.

 

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Generic duties: 

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Lead the Department in providing strategic, technical, and operational leadership across health workforce development, including nursing and midwifery, and lifelong learning. 

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Formulate and steer evidence-based global policies and strategies to strengthen national health workforce planning, education, regulation, and retention systems, ensuring that nurses and midwives are recognized and supported as critical enablers of Universal Health Coverage and health emergency preparedness and response.

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Provide overall leadership, management accountability, and direction to ensure delivery of the Department's objectives by managing and galvanizing a diverse workforce and financial resources. 

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Scale competency-based education and digital learning innovations through the WHO Academy platform, strengthen accreditation standards, promote health worker certification models, and align learning pathways with national health goals. 

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Ensure the effective functioning of learning systems and advance the Department's contribution to WHO's corporate digital transformation.

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Lead the articulation of a clear departmental vision in coherence with organizational strategy and ensure its operationalization through robust departmental performance management practices that drive measurable results and enhance overall organizational effectiveness.

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Provide senior level technical advice and expertise to Senior Management to position the Department and Organization as a leader in health workforce, including nursing and midwifery, and lifelong learning. 

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Champion the global visibility and contribution of nursing and midwifery professions by leading normative work, professional advancement, regulation, and leadership capacity building.

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Direct and lead the establishment and development of evidence-based policies and strategies for roll out and delivery across Regional and Country Offices. 

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Oversee monitoring, evaluation, and global reporting to ensure alignment with key performance indicators and Sustainable Development Goals. 

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Coordinate global workforce intelligence and reporting mechanisms, including the State of the World's Health Workforce and Nursing reports.

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Oversee building and maintaining strong partnerships and fostering consensus with Member States, UN agencies, donors, academic institutions, and global initiatives such as the Global Health Workforce Network. 

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Promote policy dialogue and stakeholder engagement across sectors to position the health workforce, including nursing and midwifery, as a central component of resilient health systems. 

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Represent the Organization in global fora to advocate investment in workforce competencies and learning systems.

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Serve as a scientific and technical reference among UN Agencies and key stakeholders in the health workforce and nursing. 

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Promote integration of Regional and Country Office perspectives and operational capacities into the Department's programmes. 

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Manage a diverse multidisciplinary team, fostering a results-oriented, inclusive culture, and ensure efficient use of resources. 

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Lead and coordinate resource mobilization efforts that are designed to strengthen WHO's presence and impact at regional and country levels, ensuring that newly secured resources are strategically aligned with field organization wide priorities, operational needs and budgets.

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Provide senior-level advice to WHO leadership supporting coherent implementation of health workforce and education priorities across the Organization.

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Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Specific duties: 

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Develop and implement innovative training programmes based at the WHO Academy with career long learning for health professionals, focusing on leadership, clinical skills, and public health.

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Collaborate with academic institutions and professional bodies to ensure the curriculum meets global standards and addresses emerging health challenges.

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Lead initiatives to integrate digital health solutions and e-learning platforms into the training programmes.

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Enhance the enablement of digital technology and AI in training programmes and the development of the Health Care Workforce to improve healthcare quality.

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Monitor and evaluate the impact of training programmes on health workforce performance and patient outcomes.

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Contribute to the raising of Voluntary Contributions for work that is directly related to the WHO's Core Mandates, the agreed strategic direction and focused areas of work.

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Coordinate with high-level representatives from the hosting country and supporting countries for WHO Academy and Health Workforce to ensure active engagement and continuous support.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Essential: An advanced university degree (Masters level or above) in medicine, nursing, public health, health education, or a related field.
Desirable: 

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A PhD in one of the above-mentioned fields. 

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Additional qualifications and experience in education and health workforce development.
 

Experience

Essential: 

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A minimum of 15 years of professional experience in managing groups of health workers, including medical doctors, midwives, nurses and community health workers. 

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Experience providing leadership, advice and guidance to Senior Management/Decision makers, managing human and financial resources, as well as experience in the area of developing and establishing policies and strategies. 

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Demonstrated experience at the international level.

Desirable: 

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Experience in developing and implementing training programmes for health professionals.

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Experience in collaborating with academic institutions and professional bodies.

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Experience in integrating digital health solutions into educational programmes.

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Experience in developing guidance for health workforce management.

 

Skills

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Advanced knowledge and provision of innovative educational methodologies and technologies.

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Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing polices and strategies.

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Excellent skills and ability in managing diverse teams and financial resources.

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Strong understanding and skills in mobilizing resources. 

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Ability to engage, build consensus and communicate effectively and diplomatically with Member States, partners and media. 

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Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners in WHO Academy and Health workforce professional and other Health Subject area.

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Globally respected level of technical expertise and knowledge in health workforce professionals, including nursing, development and training.

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Proven leadership skills in the planning and coordination of multidisciplinary public health programmes, which may include the implementation of public health/disease control programmes.

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In-depth expertise in health workforce planning, development and forecasting with a perspective on the enablement of innovative technologies in service delivery.

 

WHO Competencies

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Teamwork

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Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

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Communication

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Ensuring the effective use of resources

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Driving the Organization's Position in Health Leadership

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Creating an empowering and motivating environment
 
Use of Language Skills

Essential: Expert knowledge of English.
Desirable: 

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Intermediate knowledge of French. 

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Intermediate knowledge of other UN language.

 

REMUNERATION

WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 128,422 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 5758 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Staff members who have been separated as a result of the 2025 Prioritization and Realignment Process will be given special consideration. 

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Special selection procedures may apply. 

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This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.

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Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

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A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening.

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In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review.

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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. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible.

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Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and eManual.

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The Director-General retains the discretion to not make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade, or to make an appointment with a modified job description, including shortening the duration of the appointment.

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Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply.

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WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics.

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WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply.

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Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations (modifications or adjustments to the application or recruitment process) to support their participation in the application and recruitment process. Please send an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int with your full name, the vacancy number you are applying for, and specific details of the accommodation needed in your request.

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An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the [WHO Values Charter](https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice.

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WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates.

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Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to a fixed-term position in the International Professional category (Grades P1-D2) are eligible for Geographical Mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world.

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WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully.

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The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered.

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Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [shws@who.int](mailto: shws@who.int).

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WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

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For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int.

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Research and Policy Principal/Lead Economist
Location

Post of duty: Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

 

We improve lives

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. 

 

About this position

We are looking for an experienced and policy-oriented Macroeconomist to join the Research Department. This role is ideal for a candidate passionate about addressing the development challenges of Latin America and the Caribbean through rigorous economic analysis and strategic policy engagement. The candidate should possess: (1) strong technical skills; (2) a record of high-quality, original research in peer-reviewed journals; (3) the ability to communicate with a wide range of potential audiences; and (4) an interest in policy issues in the region. 

The successful candidate will contribute to the Bank's mission by producing high-impact research, advising on macroeconomic policy and topical macroeconomic developments important for the region, and engaging with stakeholders across the region to promote evidence-based decision-making. 

 

What you'll do

- Analyze macroeconomic trends and develop policy recommendations on fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, and structural issues. 
- Contribute to countries' macroeconomic monitoring and assessments and to policy dialogue with authorities when necessary. 
- Advise government counterparts and institutional leadership on macroeconomic policy design and implementation. 
- Conduct high-quality, policy-relevant research on macroeconomic issues including growth, inflation, debt sustainability, and external vulnerabilities. 
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and institutional reports. 
- Lead thematic studies and flagship publications that inform regional and global policy debates. 
- Build and maintain relationships with central banks, ministries of finance, international organizations, and academic institutions. 
- Represent the institution in high-level policy forums, conferences, and working groups. 
- Mentor junior economists and contribute to internal training programs. 
- Support capacity-building initiatives in member countries through workshops, technical assistance, and collaborative research. 
- Develop and refine analytical tools and frameworks for macroeconomic policy assessment. 
- Stay abreast of global economic developments and integrate cutting-edge methodologies into policy work. 
 

What you'll need

• Education: You must hold a master's degree or equivalent education (PhD strongly preferred) in Economics.

• Experience: At least 7 years of relevant professional experience for a Principal Economist, or at least 6 years for a Lead Economist, in macroeconomic analysis, policy design, and applied research, preferably in international organizations, central banks, ministries of finance, or academic institutions, on topics relevant to development in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

Demonstrated track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals and institutional reports related to fiscal, monetary, exchange rate, financial and structural issues policies and contributing to macroeconomic monitoring and assessments. 

Experience in policy dialogue with government authorities, representing organizations in high-level forums and institutional leadership is valued. 

• Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.

As part of your application, we kindly request that you submit: i) a cover letter, and ii) a recent paper. Please upload both documents in the "Additional Documents" section, which is intended for other relevant materials such as cover letters, portfolios, diplomas, etc.

 

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.

• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

 

Type of contract and duration

 International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement.

 

What we offer

The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. The benefits for International Staff include:

-A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis.

-Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender-neutral parental leave.

-Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs.

-Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future.

-We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.

-Hybrid and flexible work schedules.

-Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees.

-Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others.

-Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, spouse career support, and others.

 

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.

 

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Senior Private Sector Portfolio Officer - P4
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), East and Southern Africa Division (ESA), Latin America and Caribbean Division (LAC) , Near East, North Africa and Europe Division (NEN) and West and Central Africa Division (WCA), the Private Sector Operations Division (PSD), and two (2) units: the South-South and Triangular Cooperation Unit (SSTC) and the fragility unit (FRU).

The Private Sector operations Division (PSD) is led by a Divisional Director based in IFAD Headquarters in Rome, Italy. PSD is responsible for origination, structuring, delivery and portfolio management of IFAD private sector investments, or Non-Sovereign Operations (NSO), as well as for business development, which includes developing the NSO pipeline and supporting complementarity between NSOs and sovereign operations within country programmes. 

PSD is composed of a Front Office and two units: an Investment Unit and a Portfolio Management Unit. The division also has a Trust Fund Administration function as part of its Front Office, which is responsible for the administration and control of the Private Sector Trust Fund and other off-balance as well as the on-balance sheet funding (PSD financial resources). The PSD division works in close coordination with other divisions in DCO and other departments, offices, and divisions in IFAD. In alignment with the decentralised structure of the Fund, the division operates in a geographically distributed manner, including IFAD Headquarters and Regional Offices. 

Position specifics:

The Portfolio Management Unit, for which this position will oversee, provides strategic oversight and supervision to the investment portfolio to ensure it supports the organisation's broader objectives. While the management of individual projects is the remit of the Investment Unit, the portfolio management function overseas overall NSO portfolio administration, coordination, monitoring, and reporting to ensures that the portfolio delivers optimal value and remains responsive to organisational priorities. The unit also coordinates and works with Investment Officers and IFAD divisions regarding non performing investments with the aim of improving their performance. In addition, this unit leads division data collection and reporting, creates and maintains dashboards and ensures data integrity; in collaboration with ICT and other divisions it is also responsible for data systems needs identification and overseeing systems development (together with ICT) and its subsequent usage.

The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Director, PSD.

 

Job Role

The incumbent is an expert in a specialized thematic area. The incumbent provides technical expertise and strategic guidance at the corporate level and all stages of design, development, monitoring and evaluation of IFAD's private sector investments. The incumbent may work collaboratively with other thematic Technical Specialists, Country Directors, Investment Officers and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support.

 

Position specifics:

Under the supervision of the Director, PSD, the incumbent has a global technical role in private investment and private sector operational engagements. The incumbent also works collaboratively with regional teams, including Country Directors and regionally mapped thematic Technical Specialists, as well as with the rest of PSD staff, to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of private sector operation and activities.

The incumbent contributes to: a.) oversight and delivery of IFAD's private sector investment activities (non-Sovereign private sector Operations-NSOs) on a global level, as required; b.) advising on, and facilitating, the integration of a private sector development and private sector investment perspective into Country Strategic Opportunities Programmes (COSOPs) and sovereign projects, upon request from the Regional Director and concerned Country Directors and based on planning agreed with Director PSD; c.) activities carried out by PSD globally, including in the areas of partnerships, knowledge management, and reporting.

The incumbent will develop and lead NSO portfolio management, coordination, monitoring, and reporting to ensure that the portfolio delivers optimal value and remains responsive to organizational priorities. This includes being the focal point at PSD in the management of problem investments, working with Investment Officers and other departments. The incumbent will help shape IFAD's NSO portfolio management function, utilizing deep technical understanding and collaborating across PSD as well as throughout the organization. Working together with IFAD departments, offices, and divisions, this role will also help design and optimize processes, systems, and guidelines required for effective and efficient NSO portfolio management; this includes ensuring data capture, data integrity, and effective data usage for NSO portfolio management and accurate and timely division reporting, corporate dashboard design and maintenance, and measuring impact.

 

Key Functions and Results

1. SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVICE IN PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT: The incumbent will work closely with the other PSD unit, IFAD directors, regional and country directors, and technical specialists in HQ and decentralized offices on the management of IFAD¿s non-Sovereign private sector operations (NSOs) portfolio. Main accountabilities include: 

- Provide strategic oversight and efficient and effective supervision of IFAD¿s NSO portfolio as a whole, while individual supervision responsibilities of performance of individual investees remain with the Investment Unit.
- Provides oversight to NSO portfolio management, coordination, and division reporting to ensure that the portfolio delivers optimal value and remains responsive to organizational priorities.
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Coordinating workouts/restructuring together with the Investment Unit and others, serving as focal point for PSD.

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Coordinating with the Trust Fund Administration function and others with regard to the overall portfolio, funds availability, and internal reporting as needed.

- Help develop and shape IFAD¿s NSO portfolio management function, utilizing deep technical understanding, IT solutions, industry best practices.
- Design and optimize processes and related systems, including IT systems in collaboration with ICT, required for effective and efficient NSO portfolio management, ensuring data integrity and accurate and timely division reporting, including for corporate dashboard and measuring impact.
- Engage and collaborate across the organization at all levels with regard to NSOs and IFAD¿s NSO portfolio, including with staff in HQ and decentralized office.
- Help ensure an NSO portfolio that promotes job creation, women economic empowerment, mitigation and adaptation efforts to climate change, or other themes consistent with organizational priorities and development impact.
- Provide senior level support to the PSD colleagues, Country Directors, and Regional Directors and others in building operational relationships with private sector partners within the scope of Country Strategies and of sovereign investments and to integrate NSOs within IFAD country programmes.
- Support field and supervision missions at various stages of the project cycle, including implementation and monitoring as well as for the administration of workouts as needed.
- Provide other technical advice as needed. 
 

2. SUPPORT THE DELIVERY AND REPORTING OF PSD WORK PROGRAM

- Assist the Director, PSD in the delivery of the PSD work plan; to build synergies and capacity to ensure close coordination and collaboration among the various teams. 
- Assist the Director, PSD and others to respond in an adaptive manner to the evolving priorities and opportunities around and within IFAD and the various initiatives and external partnerships.
- Provide support to the Director, PSD and others in the delivery of PSD Special Initiatives. 
- Provide other support for delivery and reporting of PSD work program as needed. 
 

3. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: The incumbent will support and ensure appropriate country-level access to the latest sources of knowledge and innovation on private sector investments, private sector development and establish new knowledge and partnerships in support to the operational needs related to portfolio management and the implementation of the organization¿s NSO strategy. Accountabilities include: 

- Provide support on the drafting and review on the development of relevant policies and procedures, guidelines, monitoring tools, manuals, etc. 
- Provide senior-level support to the development and delivery of training modules and other support knowledge management tools focused on developing high-performing and high-impact Private Sector (PS) programs.
- Participate in IFAD-wide thematic discussions and develop appropriate technical and operations on private sector.
- Perform other activities necessary to implement IFAD's Private Sector Operational Engagement Strategy. 
- Develop lessons learnt on NSOs.
- Oversee special initiatives and programs hosted by PSD.
- Undertake other knowledge management related activities as needed. 
 

4. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND RESOURCE MOBILIZATION: The incumbent helps to mobilize resources and build relevant partnerships. Accountabilities include:

- As appropriate and in collaboration with the Trust Fund Administration function and other departments, offices, divisions, and units, including the External Relationship Department, support partnerships and outreach activities as well as new relationships with DFIs, impact investors, foundations and corporate partners to expand resources, market and income opportunities for smallholders, small-scale producers, cooperatives and/or agribusiness.
- Ensure IFAD's representation and communication in technical issues (including representing IFAD at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences fora).
- As appropriate and in collaboration with the Trust Fund Administration function and other departments, offices, divisions, and units, including the External Relationship Department, contribute to the mobilization of resources for NSOs through partnerships and outreach activities.
- Conduct other partnership building and resource mobilization related activities as needed. 
 

5. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING: The incumbent contributes to managing the monitoring, evaluation and reporting of NSOs. Accountabilities include:

- Support the development and/or application of a results framework for NSOs.
- Enhance and implement performance and portfolio monitoring systems and new approaches to performance and NSOs portfolio monitoring.
- Prepare analytical findings and reports to aid decision making on project viability and sustainability and the management of the overall portfolio. 
- Conduct other monitoring, evaluation, and reporting related activities as needed. 
 6. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources, including equipment, supplies and, as applicable, staff supervised. The incumbent may also be asked to supervise work of more junior staff and external consultants.

 

Key Performance Indicators

Assignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise and input for the full programme/project cycle as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts. The work goes beyond technical analysis and synthesis to include substantive inputs to project methodology and design of projects, knowledge sharing among peers and counterparts to enhance cooperation, complementarity and synergy and monitoring and evaluation to measure and report on lessons learned and best practices. The work is considered moderately complex requiring in-depth technical analysis and reporting. Typically operating as a specialist at the global, country or regional level, the incumbent's work may be reviewed for technical accuracy, but more typically is reviewed for achieving the established work plan.

Position specifics:

Assignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise and input for programs, projects and initiatives related to private sector investments, as well as in knowledge sharing with peers and counterparts. 

The work involves both technical analysis and provision of inputs to projects, programs and initiatives, knowledge sharing 
among peers and counterparts to enhance cooperation, complementarity and synergy and monitoring and evaluation to 
measure and report on lessons learned and best practices. 

Assignments require the provision of seasoned technical expertise in portfolio management, private sector investment, and in private sector development.

 

Working Relationships

The work relationships of the incumbent at this level are primarily for the exchange of information regarding development projects. Information-gathering and exchange in support of studies and thematic assignments may also include identifying reliable sources and establishing guidelines for obtaining information on global, national and sub-regional context/conditions and to convey methodological approaches and operational experience for implementation of activities undertaken on behalf of the Fund.

Position specifics:

The work relationships of the incumbent involves the provision of technical advice and the negotiation and resolution of problems that arise in private sector project design and appraisal, supervision/implementation support and in the preparation of studies and reports. The incumbent serves as an expert in portfolio management and private sector investments and works with full technical independence in the provision of technical expertise and methodological guidance at the global, regional, and country level, as required. Contacts are with counterparts and senior officials within other DFIs, United Nations organizations having related programmes and with officials of governments, private sector and foundations, non-governmental and inter-governmental organizations, impact investors, and others. 

In servicing inter-governmental bodies, expert groups and other meetings, the including both regular and blended finance operations provides technical expertise and recommendations for policy formulation and official conclusions in a consultative capacity; the incumbent also may provide information regarding the organization's policies, and act as the representative of the organization. Contacts are maintained to identify and evaluate emerging developments.

Job Profile Requirements

Organizational Competencies:

Level 2:

- Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally.
- Communicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skills.
- Demonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports change.
- Focusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused culture.
- Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning culture.
- Managing performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organization.
- Managing time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources
- Problem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impact.
- Strategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership roles
- Team working - Fosters a cohesive team environment.
Education:

- Education includes Advanced university degree from an accredited institution listed on https://whed.net/home.php in finance, financial engineering, economics, accounting, business managementor related field is required (*):
(*) Note: For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in IFAD¿s Human Resources Implementing Procedures. 
- CPA, CMA, CFA, CIA, CPC, CGMA or similar professional certification desirable.
Experience:

- At least eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in the management, structuring and execution of 
private sector investment projects/NSOs and facilities in the agriculture sector involving loan, equity and/or 
guarantee investments, with demonstrated sound business judgement. 
- Prior experience in International Financial Institutions (IFIs) or, development institutions or commercial or 
investment banks in the area of private sector operations and initiatives is required. 
- Experience of investment portfolio oversight and risk reporting, including the use and development of related tools. 
- Experience of providing advice or support to SMEs and other businesses to develop and improve their business.
- Ability to work in autonomous manner and to write recommendations in a succinct and clear manner. 
- Ability to represent IFAD externally and to develop and manage relationships with clients, donors, institutional 
and private investors, government, media, and other stakeholders. 
- Experience in structuring and deploying blended and climate finance investments is a strong asset. 
Languages:

- Required: English (4 - Excellent) 
- Desirable: French, Spanish and/or Arabic (3 - Good) 
- Position-specific requirement: Fluency in one of the desirable languages is considered a strong asset.
 
Skills:

- Development finance: Know-how in debt, lending terms, financial policies including pricing, concessionality and 
resource allocation. 
- Adaptability: Adaptability and flexibility when facing new or unexpected situations, and to specific constraints and 
circumstances and managing complex processes. 
- Corporate approach: Ability to bring in corporate vision and priorities into one's area of work (e.g. budgeting going beyond simple budgetary considerations, taking into account strategic priorities). 
- 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). 
- Problem solving: Strong systemic and structured thinking, ability to identify and dissect problems into 
components and formulate a comprehensive set of creative viable and sustainable solutions and strategies
- Specialized communication skills: Ability to negotiate on behalf of IFAD and drive for creative and pragmatic 
solutions in complex negotiations with key partners, both public and private sector. 
- Synthesis: Outstanding ability to synthesize and simplify complex technical information for a variety of (non-technical) audiences. 
- 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.). 
- Evidence-based policy: Know-how in the formulation of concrete and actionable policy recommendations based 
on hard evidence (going beyond simple data interpretation). 
- Private Sector Investment: Expertise in assessing private sector investment proposals, review of transactions 
and complex facilities and interventions using regular and blended finance, conducting due diligence, oversight, and supervision, recommending financial/investment decisions accordingly; proven expertise in deploying financial instruments and workouts/restructuring. 
- Project/programme mgmt. (incl. coordination, design, development): Know-how in Project design and evaluation
- CPA, CMA, CFA, CIA, CPC, CGMA or similar professional certification desirable.
 

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](https://webapps.ifad.org/members/eb/134/docs/EB-2021-134-R-9.pdf) and the [Policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse](https://www.ifad.org/documents/38711624/42415556/SEA_e_web.pdf/85275c4d-8e3f-4df0-9ed8-cebaacfab128?t=1611326846000).

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](https://www.ifad.org/en/careers/compensation-and-benefits) on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC [compensation calculator](https://commonsystem.org/cp/calc.asp) 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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Deputy Representative Operations - P4
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

 

For every child, Dedication

UNICEF has been working in Cameroon since 1975 to allow women and children to fully realize their rights to development without restriction, as enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. UNICEF provides financial and technical support to Cameroon across seven areas to fully realize the rights of women and children. These areas include Health, HIV/AIDS, Water-sanitation-Hygiene, nutrition, education, child protection, and social inclusion. UNICEF focuses mainly on children and the most vulnerable and excluded families. Cameroon's 2020 population is estimated at 26,545,863 people according to UN data. The population is young and generates strong socioeconomic demand. In rural areas, limited access to basic social services and the effects of climate change lead to household impoverishment and severe child deprivations. The task is immense but not insurmountable; it requires the energy of all stakeholders in Cameroon and outside of Cameroon: also, women, men, youth and children, government, technical and financial partners, donors, civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians, and communities. Everyone is invited to participate in the struggle to meet the challenges ahead. Together, we will act for Cameroon, a country that summarizes the challenges and hopes of Africa.

To learn more about UNICEF Cameroon, use the below link

 

 How can you make a difference? 

As a Strategic Business Partner and Deputy for the Head of the Office, you will be instrumental in leading UNICEF Cameroon's mission to deliver impactful results for children across the office's operational business areas. In this position, you will drive change, provide risk-informed, solution-orientated analysis, strategic advice and services that support critical programme and management decisions. 

 

Key responsibilities of Strategic Operations:

- Lead by example and support the Head of Office in operational oversight.
- Act as Officer in Charge in the absence of the Head of Office, ensuring business continuity in the overall management of the office.
- Oversee, manage and guide the core operational teams, including in budget, financial management and reporting, facilities management, administration, supply and logistics management, information and communications technology, safety and security and risk and compliance.
- As a member of the Country and Senior Management Teams, represent organizational risk, governance systems and policies perspective in management discussions, championing results-based management practices to drive effective decision-making.
- Anticipate and address business needs and challenges in the Country Programme and operations with innovative, cost-effective solutions to ensure value for money.
- Provide critical inputs to the CPD, CPMP, AMP processes and support results-based management and value-for-money principles.
- Lead external and internal audit preparedness and reviews, managing responses to audit observations and ensure implementation of recommendations.
- Leverage effective use of technology for achieving results and programme accountabilities,. emphasizing the fundamentals of ICT and innovation management, information security and controls.
- Guide supply and logistics strategies and interventions to meet programmatic needs efficiently, ensuring procurement practices support the value-for-money principle. Provide advisory support on supply chain management to government, national systems and partners.
- Lead UNICEF's inputs for Common Back Office and Business Operations Strategy as part of UN inter-agency collaboration.
- Leverage governance structures, systems, and tools to regularly report on risk and risk-mitigation and operational achievements.
- Oversee administrative and facility management with a specific focus on inclusive accessibility, eco- sustainability and common premises.
- Oversee business transactions processed by GSSC from a perspective of efficiency, performance, risk management and fraud prevention.
- Promote and lead simplification and efficiency across systems and processes, where applicable.
As Deputy Representative Operations, you will champion the following five pillars across all operations functions: Valuing People, Valuing Money, Valuing Risk Management, Valuing Systems and Structures, Valuing Partners. These pillars will guide the operations strategy to drive organizational excellence, accountability, and sustainable results for UNICEF Cameroon's mission.

If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Deputy Representative Operations Level 4.docx

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?

Minimum requirements:

- Education: 
An Advanced University Degree (Master's and above) in one of the following areas is required: Business management; Financial management; Accounting; Public Finance; and related operations function (Supply Chain, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Business, Project management, etc.) or a full professional accounting designation (CA, ACA, ACCA, CPA, CIMA, CPFA, Expert Compatible) from an internationally recognized institute/body of accountancy with valid membership in good standing is required.

*A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree.

 

Work Experience: 

- A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, at the national and international level, is required, specifically in implementing strategic organizational initiatives in one or more operations management area including budget; financial management and reporting; facilities management; administration; supply and logistics management; information and communication technology.
- Prior experience in the development sector or UN system/ international NGOs would be an asset.
- Additional experience in one or more of the following areas, would be desired:
- Audit and investigations
- Safety and security
- Grant Management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Experience in a UN system agency, large private or public company, or experience working in a developing country and/or humanitarian/ emergency context is an asset.
- Experience in working with corporate ERPs (Enterprise Resource Planning) and IPSAS (International Public Sector Accounting Standards) is highly desirable.
- Experience in Results Based Management is a requirement.
- Strategic management experience in leading successful client-oriented teams is required.
- Previous hands-on experience in strategic operations is required.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications is required.
Language Requirements: 

- Fluency in English and French is required, coupled with excellent written skills.
Desirables:

- Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. 
 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are?

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships

(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness

(3) Drive to achieve results for impact

(4) Innovates and embraces change

(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity

(6) Thinks and acts strategically

(7) Works collaboratively with others 

(8) Nurtures, leads and manages people 

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either a role with direct contact with children, a role that works directly with identifiable children's data, a safeguarding response role, or an assessed risk role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

 

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

UNICEF is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.pdf (accessible to UNICEF personnel only).

The conditions of a temporary assignment, including relocation entitlements, will depend on the status of the staff member's original appointment and may be limited in accordance with applicable UNICEF policies, procedures, and practices in force.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

NB: This is a re-advertisement in order to expand the candidate pool. Previous applicants need not reapply as their original application will be duly considered.

 

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Analyst, Data Management
Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to assist in the establishment of the Bank's Guarantee Transformation Programme through the implementation of a data management framework, enhanced governance processes and data standards. This position assists in the implementation of enterprise data management at the EBRD.

 

Background

Data Management (DM) is a shared-service team working with Business Partners and Business Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from departments across the Bank. DM's core role is to be the centre of excellence for all data and reporting matters promoting best practice data management at the EBRD and providing data on EBRD activity that is readily available, easy to access and trusted as reliable to support analysis and decision-making at the EBRD. 

DM achieves this through the implementation and management of effective processes and procedures to govern data quality and through the delivery of effective reporting and analytic solutions in support of business needs. DM provides expert guidance and support to departments across the Bank in relation to all aspects of data management including capture of end-user requirements, data extraction and report development in support of analytical queries, recommendation for IT enhancements and business process re-engineering with the aim of minimising or eliminating re-work and optimising staff effectiveness. 
The Guarantees Transformation programme aims to enable the Bank, with standard tools and processes, to capture and manage key guarantee data. This will be achieved by enhancing the Monarch platform to cater to guarantee instruments, both inbound and outbound, and by introducing a central data repository to manage guarantee data in order to improve reporting and monitoring.

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition and implementation of the data governance and quality framework to deliver a structured and sustainable approach to managing data at the EBRD.
• Develop controls (tools, templates, and methodologies) to support the execution and implementation of data management processes and standards.
• Work with stakeholders and business SME's to define standards,identify and gather critical data elements that reflect the Bank's guarantee data needs.
• Perform data gap analysis and identify data management requirements to optimise data quality by working with the business stakeholders and IT.
• Support the business stakeholders in navigating the data governance processes from definition through to DataCom approval and implementation in the Bank's data management toolset.

 

Specialisms:

Business Data Analyst
This role will have a good understanding of the Bank's project lifecycle and its critical data entities, and engage with business stakeholders to understand their requirements both from a functional and data perspective. The role will manage and support the migration of the existing guarantee data into the centralised guarantee data repository by co-ordinating between the data SMEs and the project Product Owner and project/programme teams in the design and delivery lifecycle. This role will also carry out ad hoc request for data analysis to improve and maintain data quality of this core EBRD application. 

 

EBRD Glossary 
This role will engage with business stakeholders to identify critical data elements in key corporate publications and support the development of EBRD Glossary entries ensuring these meet required standards. It provides support in the preparation of artefacts for DataCom submissions for review and approval of Glossary definitions and standards. 

 

Reference Data Management
This role will engage with business stakeholders to identify reference data requirements and support in the definition, documentation, development, implementation and maintenance in EBX, reference data repository, impact matrix and development trackers. This role will support in the design and development of the data models, datasets and workflows in EBX to implement reference data management constructs for standardised and prioritised data standards. 

 

Data Quality & Cleansing
This role will support Data Quality projects by documenting data quality rules and other documentation, support in the development and implementation of data quality tools in the Bank. This role will also support key services such as data de-duplication and other data cleansing requirements using the enterprise toolkit.

 

Data Change Management
This role will support in the documentation of data changes in the business processes and related IT systems to ensure data governance requirements has been identified. This role will also support in the testing of data changes as part of change management process as required.

 

Data Analytics
This role will provide analytic support to business areas across the Bank in the implementation of automated reporting solutions promoting self-service that include integration of data visualisations to the Bank's reporting architecture and portals. Provide guidance and technical support to business users on the Bank's suite of data analysis tools.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Knowledge
• Knowledge of data management capabilities particularly data governance and data quality
• Good understanding of the type of activities the EBRD engages in (in terms of clients, products, funding and processes). 
 

Experience
• 3+ years' work experience in data management, with strong awareness of reference data policies and procedures.
 

Skills
• Basic skill in data management tools 
• Strong interpersonal skills and client oriented.
• Self-motivated, focused, detail-oriented and able to work efficiently to deadlines are essential.
• Ability to work with a degree of autonomy, but also a good team player.

 

Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree or international equivalent or equivalent experience, preferably in the finance industry with good knowledge of investment banking.

 

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
- A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 
 

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability. 

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). 

 

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Chief, Documents and Language Services, SEC - P5
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 Office of Legal and Governance (OLG) leads IFAD's governance dialogue with Members and provides strategic leadership and authoritative advice at the institutional level on all aspects of IFAD's work. In this manner, OLG guides the Fund's high-level strategic, corporate and operational policy discussions and decisions, protecting the institution and maximizing the impact of IFAD's investments. OLG is led by the Chief Legal and Governance Officer (CLGO) and is comprised of two divisions: the Office of the General Counsel (LEG) and the Office of the Secretary (SEC).

The Office of the Secretary of IFAD (SEC) is headed by the Secretary of IFAD and is responsible for IFAD's governance and promoting effective relationship between IFAD and its Member States. SEC is composed of the Front Office, Documents and Languages Services (DLS), Conference and Meeting Services (CMS) and Governance and Membership Services (GMS). The corresponding services work together in support of the Fund's institutional governance, organizing formal and informal sessions of IFAD's governing bodies, from the Governing Council to the Executive Board and subsidiary bodies, through the provision of a series of services and interactions ranging from official contact with Member States and potential Member States, provision of documentation for Governing Bodies in the four official languages of the Fund, organization of formal and informal governing body meetings and safeguarding multilingualism through the provision of translation and interpretation services.

The Chief, Documents and Language Services (DLS) works under the direct supervision of the Secretary of IFAD.

 

Job Role

The incumbent has the principal responsibility to lead the delivery of highest editorial and linguistics standards of all IFAD documentation and related language services including editing, translation, terminology and interpretation. They are also responsible for the overall planning of all aspects related to documentation for formal and informal meetings of IFAD's governing bodies and for leading the team of language professionals and assistants working in the four official languages of IFAD: Arabic, English, French and Spanish. They will also be responsible for identifying, implementing and managing the use new digital tools to support language services delivery, including workflow platforms, translation management systems, machine-assisted translation and AI-enabled solutions, while assuring quality output within a restricted financial envelope.

 

Key Functions and Results

1. STRATEGIC CHANGE AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: The incumbent will:

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Ensure SEC-DLS acts as a proactive unit in the identification and implementation of strategic changes, building the reputation and image of SEC and SEC-DLS as a strategic and innovative partner.

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Be responsible for monitoring ongoing practices and designing, developing and executing changes in SEC-DLS in line with IFAD's evolving corporate strategies and market best practices.

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Provide guidance and consultation to the Director to ensure change and knowledge management in SEC-DLS are inform and are be informed by the overall SEC strategy and activities.

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Keep under review the impact of change in SEC-DLS.

The Chief of the Documents and Language Services Unit (SEC-DLS) is responsible for promoting multilingualism and plays a key role in the exchange of information between IFAD and Member States with regard to IFAD's commitment to multilingualism. This includes the commitment to ensure consistency of messaging across languages, and providing advice and guidance on language matters, including managing risk (e.g. reputational, compliance) in multilingual communications.

2. STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF DOCUMENTS AND LANGUAGE SERVICES OPERATIONS: The incumbent is responsible for all aspects related to documents and language services operations, including editing, translation, revising, proof-reading, post-editing, to ensure high-quality, timely and cost-effective service delivery of documents in the four IFAD official languages, i.e. Arabic, English, French and Spanish. This includes, but is not limited to:

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Oversee all aspects of documents and language services operations including document differentiation, workload planning, workflows, budgeting, staffing, vendor contracts, training, performance metrics, consistency across languages, and quality assurance.

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Develop and implement templates, manuals, policies, procedures, standards, and best practices for documents and language consistency across IFAD.

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Develop the work programme of SEC-DLS, including the detailed assignment and review of priorities.

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Analyse, modify and update roles, responsibilities and activities of the unit ensuring alignment of SEC-DLS with IFAD's evolving corporate strategic objective. Manage the implementation of all change and development-related plans agreed for the units; review, refine and amend these plans as necessary.

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Set standards and establish quality assurance mechanisms fully utilizing the skills and roles of the language specialists. Ensure that suitable candidates are identified and tested as viable external language specialists.

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Develop and monitor the effectiveness of operational procedures, ensuring that standards of efficiency, quality and timeliness are maintained in the execution of activities undertaken.

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Identify and incorporate changes to current work methods to better address workload demands.

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Develop a strong professional relationship with colleagues inside and outside the Organization.

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Develop and strengthen technical collaboration, exchange of experience and methodological approaches with IFIs, other United Nations agencies and intergovernmental organizations.

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Keep under constant review the need for change and development of SEC-DLS, making recommendations for, and managing the implementation of, improvements as appropriate.

3. FOSTER INNOVATION AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY: The incumbent fosters innovation and use of technology (e.g. translation tools, translation management systems, workflow solutions and platforms, terminology databases, machine-assisted translation and AI-enabled solutions) to improve efficiency and quality.

4. STRATEGIC PLANNING, MONITORING AND REPORTING: The incumbent supports the Director in divisional strategic planning, as well as monitoring the Divisional Management Plan, the Divisional Mid-Term Plan and the budgetary resources under their purview. They also perform other monitoring and reporting activities to enhance the Division's performance and facilitate the strategic decision-making process. This includes but is not limited to:

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Identify areas of high and low results through data analytics, and benchmarking against other IFIs and International organizations.

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Outline a roadmap for the short- and long-term management of activities and changes, related to the operations of IFAD's documents and language services.

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Monitor and report on divisional and corporate key performance indicators, analysing trends, identifying changes required, mitigating actions to be taken and making strategic recommendations.

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Develop the annual budget for DLS and manage the effective use of the funds allocated.

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Proactively support the Secretary of IFAD in strategic planning and oversight activities and resource allocation analysis.

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Liaise with documents and language services of sister organizations and IFIs with a view to identifying best practices and opportunities for streamlining and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness of the services.

5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The incumbent manages a team of internal staff and external language specialists and is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources and assumes management responsibility for the operations of SEC-DLS in terms of human and financial resources, ensuring conformity with defined outcomes and objectives. This includes:

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People management through recruitment, performance and career management of staff while meeting the needs of IFAD. Lead, manage and motivate staff, evaluating performance, mentoring, coaching and ensuring professional development and that staff members' competencies are developed. Oversee and ensure the use of human resources; assess their adequacy; and recommend changes, if and as required, to the Secretary of IFAD.

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Resource management by providing strategic and technical advice and ensuring that best practices are continuously identified, documented and made available to colleagues.

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Information technology management by leveraging process management functionality for improved business results, simplification of transaction and reporting processes and improved client service.

 

Key Performance Indicators

The impact of this role is both conceptual and managerial. The actions of the incumbent include delivering results that affect core corporate services to IFAD's governing bodies and are crucial to IFAD as a whole. Their actions are recognized throughout the organization and establish corporate standards.

The key performance indicators for incumbent includes leadership in analysis and development of these services, strategic recommendations of a managerial nature and decisions on major operational questions concerning the approach to the delivery of the services provided by the Documents and Language Services Unit.

 

Working Relationships

The incumbent is focused on serving as a credible and innovating voice in the Fund providing authoritative technical expertise and recommendations on the delivery of core corporate services. They are required to liaise regularly with specialized networks of IFIs and UN organizations at the global level (including RBAs) and international associations representing language services providers for updates, sharing of knowledge and expertise and negotiations on working and contractual conditions.

 

Job Profile Requirements

Organizational Competencies:

Level 2:

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Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains strategic partnerships internally and externally

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Communicating and negotiating - Acquires & uses a wide range of communication styles & skills

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Demonstrating leadership - Leads by example; initiates and supports change

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Focusing on clients - Contributes to a client-focused culture

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Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Challenges, innovates & contributes to learning culture

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Managing performance and developing staff - Manages wider teams with greater impact on others and on the organization

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Managing time, resources and information - Coordinates wider use of time, information and/or resources

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Problem-solving and decision-making - Solves complex problems and makes decisions that have wider corporate impact

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Strategic thinking and organizational development - Staff in management and/or strategic leadership roles

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Team working - Fosters a cohesive team environment

 

Education:

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Level - Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. The advanced university degree may be substituted by a relevant first university degree and a specialized professional certification.

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Areas - Linguistics, communications, language studies, business or public administration, social sciences or related fields.

Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php .
 

Experience:

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At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience.

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Three (3) years- experience in leading management operations in a multi-lateral development bank or international financial institution, investment bank or United Nations organization providing support on a global scope.

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Professional experience in managing support to governing bodies, with a particular focus of organizing documentation for multilateral meetings, conference and seminars, and in language services.

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Proven experience in planning, managing human and financial resources as well as organizational change.

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Knowledge of Machine-Assisted-Translation tools and other related technologies is highly desirable.

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Experience in handling multiple tasks with tight deadlines and often changing/conflicting priorities.

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Proven negotiation skills with different clients and within different contexts.

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Experience with technological tools related to Language Services.

Languages:

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Required English (4 - Excellent) 

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Desirable: French, Spanish, or Arabic (3 - Good) 

Skills:

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Advocacy: Ability to leverage IFAD knowledge and/or communication materials to maintain and promote constructive dialogue around IFAD`s vision and strategic priorities to external actors

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IFAD governance & mandate: In depth knowledge of IFAD`s governance structure, mandate, strategic priorities and technical work

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Languages: Strong technical know-how and professional expertise related to Arabic, English, French, Spanish translation of official written documents and correspondence on a wide variety of topics, accurately, consistently and faithfully to the spirit of the original meaning and style.

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Policy dialogue: Know-how in the representation of IFAD as a trusted and strategic partner; effective consultations with IFAD counterparts - like ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society

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UN and IFI documentation & processes: Knowledge of the relevant policies, rules, regulations and guidelines on document processing and distribution within the UN and other IFIs

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Risk management (e.g. reputational): Identification and assessment of potential liabilities and risks in IFAD's activities, particularly vis-à-vis third parties; ability to handle risks via contingency and mitigation strategies

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Stakeholder management: Strong alignment capabilities and consultation skills, building on effective interactions and relationships with different stakeholders (e.g. for the co-creation of communication material with member states) and ability to build and maintain a strong network (e.g. with journalists, media outlets, etc.)

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Change management: Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-oriented

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Client orientation: Strong critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and identify solutions

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Confidentiality & Discretion: Establishes self and division as trusted advisor to internal stakeholders by maintaining high level of discretion and confidentiality in assignments; demonstrates sound judgement when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential matters; drives good governance and is a "Culture Carrier" demonstrating IFAD institutional conscience through his/her work.

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Leadership: Group thought leader, sought out by others and providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team, strategizing the IFAD's goals, giving the vision, empowering the team and ensuring a positive environment for all.

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Political acumen: Ability to conduct sound political analysis and understand complex environments, providing options and advice

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Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language

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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.)

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Programme/Project development, management: Know-how in Programme/Project development, implementation, management

 

Other Information

Representatives or alternate representatives of Member States on the IFAD Executive Board, Governors or alternate governors to the IFAD Governing Council and other Member States Permanent Representatives and their Alternates to IFAD (collectively ''IFAD Member States Representatives'') who apply for or take up any type of employment with IFAD may do so only after a twelve-month period has elapsed after the effective date of cessation of their IFAD Member States Representatives responsibilities as established in the notification of termination of functions communicated through the official channels.

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](https://webapps.ifad.org/members/eb/134/docs/EB-2021-134-R-9.pdf) and the [Policy to prevent and respond to sexual harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse](https://www.ifad.org/documents/38711624/42415556/SEA_e_web.pdf/85275c4d-8e3f-4df0-9ed8-cebaacfab128?t=1611326846000). 

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 IFADs 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 IFADs remuneration package, please visit [IFADs compensation and benefits page on our website](https://www.ifad.org/en/work-with-us/compensation-and-benefits). Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements. [ See here. ](https://commonsystem.org/cp/calc.asp)

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.

Long-listed candidates will be required to participate in a pre-screening interview. Short-listed candidates will be required to participate in a technical and competency-based interview and may be required to take a written test and/or to deliver a presentation.

Non-selected candidates who have been shortlisted, interviewed and found suitable in this competitive selection process may be included in IFAD's appointable roster and considered for future positions in the same job family and grade level, in line with IFAD's applicable provisions. Candidates included in the appointable roster will be notified by IFAD.

If you encounter technical issues while submitting your application, please email erecruit@ifad.org with a screenshot and a brief description of the issue.

 

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Managing Director, SME Finance & Development
Purpose of Job

The Managing Director (MD), SME Finance & Development sets the direction and frameworks necessary to provide business advisory services to SMEs and start-ups as well as special SME financial products, collaborating and coordinating with other SME related delivery teams within Client Services Group (CSG, in particular Financial Institutions, Corporate Sector, Climate Strategy & Delivery, Policy Strategy & Delivery and country management), ensuring an integrated approach to deliver on the EBRD SME Offer This is done by implementing the products led by the Group or co-led with partner delivery teams in CSG and by fostering best practice, product innovation and ensuring essential donor mobilisation.

The appointment to this position is envisaged to be for an initial duration of 4 years, in line with the Bank's practice for appointments to the Senior Leadership Group (SLG). 

 

Background & Scale

The SME Finance & Development Group is a core delivery unit within CSG, driving business advice and financing solutions for SMEs and start-ups across EBRD's countries of operation. With 250+ staff across HQ and regional hubs, the Group works in close coordination with Country and Sector teams through aligned scorecards and business advice delivery objectives.

It leads the design and delivery of special financial products?such as risk-sharing facilities, sustainable supply chain financing, and ENEF?while advancing SME advisory services and non-financial solutions through partner institutions. The Group has delivered 1,500+ advisory projects and 430+ training events reaching over 91,000 SMEs.

Operating under a unified framework with other CSG teams, the Group engages extensively with Risk, Legal (OGC), Donor Partnerships, and Impact functions to deliver on its mandate. 

 

Accountabilties & Responsibilities

- Lead the design of the Bank's EBRD SME Offer in full cooperation with the CSG delivery Groups and prepare delivery reports, including on impact, to the Board with contribution from such CSG delivery Groups
- Adapt the Group's products to Country of Operation (COO) context, in consultation in particular with country management, and contribute to country strategies and their implementation
- Manage the Group's ASB and special financial products' delivery in maximum synergy with the other delivery Groups, in particular in Banking, and encouraging innovation with potential for scalability and replication across COOs.
- Set the Group's scorecard, in consultation with VP, Banking - in alignment with Banking scorecard for financial products and establishing a specific scorecard for ASB maximising synergy with Banking, while ensuring implementation of KPIs agreed under donor agreements for measurable impact
- Work with the Donor Partnership team to mobilise donor resources for SME support for the EBRD SME Offer and specific programme/product implementation as well as to providing visibility of and reporting to, donors, while ensuring that such approach to donors is a joint one for EBRD, ie designed and presented together with other relevant delivery Groups
- Represent the Bank and support the First Vice President and fellow Managing Directors in high-level business and institutional relationships with the business community, relevant government members and officials of multilateral institutions and other public or private bodies;
- As a member of EBRD's senior management team, the MD will promote, contribute to and implement the Transformation Agenda to improve further the Bank's effectiveness and efficiency. 
- Accountable for the Group-specific MIS and ensure operational risk-awareness and full respect for compliance requirements
- As a member of EBRD's senior leadership group, the MD is expected to contribute to shaping and implementing corporate and CSG level strategies, policies and actions.
- Accountable for the allocation and management of the Group budget, including efficient and responsible donor funds management.
- Accountable for the management of the Group's resources: coordinate and facilitate, in a collegial manner, the integration between the SME Group and the regional Business Groups to ensure optimal use of Bank's resources and appropriate reflection of the SME objectives in Country Strategies, in line with the matrix organisation structure; promote cross-sectoral cooperation with other Sector Business Groups where relevant;
- Accountable for the effective and cohesive overall integration and management of the staff in the SME Group, including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and professional development for skills necessary for the Group's delivery, engagement as well as ensuring the team observes the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct.
- Champion and role model the Bank's Leadership Competencies and Workplace Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.
 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

- Extensive relevant international experience, preferably in a major commercial or development bank, with significant exposure to the EBRD region.
- International profile to represent the Bank and the sectors in the international arena;
- High level banking skills, experience and expertise in developing, structuring, negotiating and monitoring investment transactions , including with SMEs.
- Highly developed strategic thinking skills and demonstrated ability to identify common objectives and themes among varying interest groups and to translate strategic concepts and general policy direction into implementation plans.
- Proven track record of operational success at Director level or equivalent
- Extensive experience in attracting talent and in leading, motivating and developing a large high performing team, with a proven record of accomplishment in human and financial resource and managing in a matrix and joint delivery environment.
- Relevant academic background or equivalent combination of academic and professional qualifications.
- Strong partnership skills to enable positive engagement and contribution to the SLG and CLG, and other senior management groups, to contribute to the cohesiveness of the Bank's senior management and its drive behind the EBRD's continuous improvement programme.
 

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

At EBRD, our Values ? Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility ? are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
- A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 
Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability. 

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). 

 

Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. 

 

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People & Culture Manager (Humanitarian) - P4
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

 

For every child, care

UNICEF in the State of Palestine works to uphold the rights of children to access essential services and protection, from early childhood through adolescence. Our objective is to ensure that every child in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, irrespective of background or circumstance, has an equal chance to fulfil their potential. Following the escalation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, UNICEF is responding at scale with Education, WASH, Nutrition, Health, Child Protection and Multi-Purpose Cash, while preparing for return to learning for children across the State of Palestine to respond to the most precent and critical needs of children, while supporting the restoration of essential services.

Under the supervision of the People & Culture Manager P4 who is also the head of the section, and in close collaboration with both Deputy Representatives, the People & Culture Manager will contribute to the overall quality oversight of the wide range of HR functions required to ensure business continuity of the daily operations of UNICEF State of Palestine office. The position will be based in East Jerusalem, with frequent mission travel to Gaza.

The post does not have direct reports, however this role may act as Deputy OIC for the People & Culture Manager P4 head of section, if and when required.

 

Summary of Key Functions and Accountabilities

Strategic HR

- In consultation with the People & Culture Manager/Head of Section, provides strategic HR guidance to Section Chiefs on organizational design of structures in both scale-up and scale-down scenarios for response and recovery.
- Analyze and synthesize issues and problems, and interpret established, formal guidelines to address and recommend simplified solutions or further actions required.
- Responsible for strategic HR forecasting for clients including identifying future immediate, medium and long-term HR needs, while leveraging best practices and lessons learned in humanitarian action.
Technical HR leadership

- Provide technical leadership in the realm of HR in Humanitarian Action, covering HR emergency preparedness, response, and recovery, and provide relevant guidance to the team members for compliance with principles and concepts, policies, regulations and rules as well as for soundness of judgement and conclusions.
- Implement and monitor the interpretation and application of emergency procedures, fast-track recruitment, EPP planning, and leverage best practices and lessons learned from People in Humanitarian action community.
Business Partnering

- Serve as the single point of contact for his/her client portfolio on advice pertaining to all aspects of the employment life cycle
- Work with clients to help fulfill their goals through advising on how to attract, retain and motivate staff of the highest caliber.
- Provide accurate and timely advice to clients on HR in Emergencies processes and policies, ensuring the highest level of client-orientation with an emphasis on quality, flexibility, and speed.
- Proactively advise clients on the resolution of human resources issues ensuring equitable and transparent solutions that protects both the staff and organizations interests in accordance with policies, regulations and procedures.
- Promote the organizational goals and targets for gender equity and cultural diversity.
Duty of Care

- Under the supervision of the People and Culture Manager / Head of section, work in partnership with all Staff Well Being partners including internal CO/RO Staff counsellors, as well as with external LTA services to ensure that prioritized care and resources are provided to all staff, particularly the national staff in Gaza.
 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?

Education: 

An Advanced University Degree in human resource management, business management, international relations, psychology or another related field is required.

Work Experience:

- (8) years of professional experience in HR management at UNICEF, or other UN Agency is required
- Field experience working in complex high threat L3/L2 environments is required
- HR in Emergencies technical knowledge is strongly desired, which includes HR emergency preparedness and response interventions, application of emergency procedures and simplifications implementation, with focus on Duty of Care to all staff
- Strong communication skills including soft skills
Language Requirements:

English is Required. Arabic is only deemed as an asset.

 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are?

(1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels.

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate. 

UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

 

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

In the current evolving emergency context, this position will be based in Gaza where medical facilities have been negatively affected and individual chronic and/or serious medical conditions cannot be adequately addressed.

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female are encouraged to apply.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

This is required for all posts requiring a higher education degree. ?UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

 

Temporary Assignment:

UNICEF staff members holding fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointments who are considered to be on abolished post status may apply for this temporary position and, if selected with a start date before 31 December 2025, may take it up as a temporary assignment, in line with UNICEF guidance on separation due to the abolition of posts or staff reduction. They will retain their fixed-term entitlements but will not hold a lien to their abolished post. For other scenarios where a Temporary Assignment may be possible, please refer to Additional guidance on IP to IP temporary assignments after completion of the full TOD.

The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.

 

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Principal Banker Debt Mobilisation Product Development
Purpose of Job

Within Debt Mobilisation Product Development (DM PD), the Principal Banker is responsible predominantly for coordinating DM-led investor relations activities as well as all mobilisation-related internal and external communications. 
The Principal Banker is a core contributor to the unit in DM responsible for developing new ways to mobilise predominantly private debt co-financing alongside EBRD's operations. The role works, with the support of other team members, to spearhead DM-related communications and engagement activities, the outputs of which should cohesively reflect the Bank's mobilisation mandate and narrative in the context of the Bank's strategy. 
Externally, this would include supporting the ambition to enhance communication with existing and potential co-financing partners, including through direct engagement initiatives. Internally it may include, as requested, pro-actively pursuing efforts to drive the required cultural change around mobilisation through consistent and well articulated communications across multiple internal touchpoints, 
The role reports to the AD, Head of Debt Mobilisation Product Development.

 

Background

The objective of the Debt Mobilisation function is to support the delivery of the EBRD's mandate of significantly expanding its mobilisation efforts. The function is split into Sales and Advisory and Product Development, responsible also for the function's strategy development. The Debt Mobilisation team is part of the Finance group. 
The EBRD's ambition for the 2026-2030 SCF period is to boost the mobilisation of private-sector capital both directly and indirectly through innovation in processes and products, enhanced incentives and higher ambition to establish a floor for private-sector Annual Mobilised Investment (AMI) of €5 billion. To consistently delivery increased mobilisation volumes, wider engagement with co-financing partners and institutional investors is essential – the Principal Banker will be mainly responsible for this activity.

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Mobilisation-related Communications
• Responsible for the delivery of all activities as outlined and scheduled in the Bank's mobilisation communications plan.
• Maintain responsibility for the mobilisation communications plan, with regular reviews and updates as necessary in collaboration with the Communications department. 
• Regularly review and update EBRD's mobilisation narrative in collaboration with the Communications department, ensuring it remains aligned with the Bank's ambitions and activities and is shared with relevant internal stakeholders for consistent communications. 
• Proactively draft and schedule social media posts for both external and internal consumption via the Communication department, showcasing mobilisation highlights. 
• Proactively identify opportunities to host events/side events (including panel discussions) in high profile for, e.g. EBRD's Annual Meeting, COP, Davos WEF. Where necessary, develop event proposal submissions and deliver the event with the support of product leads and internal stakeholders such as Business Development, CSD, Communications. 
• Proactively identify and source speaker opportunities for team members to represent EBRD Mobilisation in external / public events, such as conferences. 
• Take responsibility for internal communications activities, including maintenance of the Debt Mobilisation intranet page and sharing intranet articles to support a Bank-wide mobilisation culture.
• Prepare well-written speaking notes or speeches for senior management following the mobilisation narrative and latest activities. 
• Coordinate and deliver briefing notes, comprehensively covering key mobilisation updates for senior management's engagements. 

 

External Engagement 
• Design, develop and deliver the implementation of an investor engagement and education plan, including engagement with investment consultants. Keep this current, once developed.
• Build and maintain relationships with all investor groups, to support their interest and engagement with EBRD co-financing. This includes preparing and sharing materials and data relating to EBRD activities as requested. 
• Design and deliver educational publications and events. 
• Act as a lead coordinator for all non-deal or product specific engagement initiatives, such as taskforces. Proactively consider and develop new EBRD-led initiatives to engage with market participants. 
• Support leading key internal stakeholders on the preparation of data-based integrated marketing material of relevance for new private debt investors. The material needs to meet investor needs and must include the financial performance of the Bank's historical activities, as well market compatible impact and climate reporting standards. 
• Actively contribute to the effort to ensure that this material is used in all interactions with new and existing debt investors.

 

Additional responsibilities
• While keeping the above responsibilities as a priority, support and, time permitting, lead new mobilisation product development initiatives including design, market testing and internal approval processes. 
• Support other Product Development initiatives and the Sales & Advisory unit on deliverables as required. 
• Provide guidance and support in driving the preparation of all internal approvals and related material required in each of the above areas.
• Work closely with the head of Product Development, where needed, on business development opportunities to attract new private debt investors.
• Deputise for the head of Product Development where required or requested.
• Pro-actively coach, mentor and support junior team members.
• Attend industry and mobilisation-related events and conferences, meetings with government authorities, investors, organisations and business communities as appropriate and required to advance the Bank's mobilisation mandate.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Qualifications and Skills
• Relevant university degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English, with an ability to prepare a wide range of materials targeted to different audiences. 
• Ability to communicate well with internal and external stakeholders; 
• Ideally prior experience in organising compelling and well-attended events. 
• Sound decision making skills with a focus on providing solutions. Proven business judgement and high ethical and professional standards.
• Ideally fluency in another major language, in addition to English.
• Ideally prior experience in countries EBRD operates in.

Experience & Knowledge
• Awareness of the development finance agenda, particularly private capital mobilisation. Understanding of other key topics such as climate finance and blended finance would be beneficial. 
• Understanding of wider MDB activities and initiatives, particularly within mobilisation.
• Ideally familiarity with the investor universe, including different investor groups with which EBRD engages for co-financing. 
• Knowledge of MDB co-financing activities, ideally encompassing not only the syndicated loans market, but also a combination of leveraged and/or project finance, climate finance, structured products, credit asset management and insurance experience.
• Banking or similar experience with good understanding on financial structures and how to interpret financial statement. 
• Some experience in driving non-standard financial structures or initiatives through an institution to achieve formal support and approval.

 

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
- A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 
Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability. 

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). 

 

Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. 

 

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