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Chief Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation - P4

Palestinian Territories, West Bank, East Jerusalem - UNICEF

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.   For every child, help. The Chief of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation (PME) will report to the Deputy Representative of the State of Palestine's Office. The post drives results-based management and innovative equity-focused programming approaches through leadership in planning, programme monitoring and evaluation (PME). Supports policy and strategy development through evidence generation and strategic partnerships within UNICEF and with partners.   How can you make a difference? You will work in close collaboration with programme sections, the position is accountable for the establishment of viable systems that strengthen the programme focus and results for children in the State of Palestine. As such, you will facilitate planning, innovative programme monitoring and evaluation approaches, and provides guidance, coordination and leadership in policy and strategy development. You will work in collaboration with the UN country team in support of the achievement of UNDAF outcomes, as well as in monitoring the implementation of the SDGs. You will ensure: 1. The Country Office has accurate, coherent, and reliable up-to -date information disaggregated by gender on: the situation of children's and women's rights; and the performance of UNICEF-supported programmes including their relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and in emergency contexts, their coverage, coordination and coherence. 2. The delivery of valid and reliable information on the attainment of the SDGs and other goals, and on the performance of UN-supported programmes. 3. National and sub-national, planning, monitoring, evaluation and research capacities and capacities and systems are strengthened using innovative technologies and platforms, with special attention to gender equality, disadvantaged groups and the interest, concern and participation of primary stakeholders. 4. Data and evidence are generated and used to inform programme development, policy formulation, to catalyze partnerships and collaborative relationships, for advocacy and actions needed for pro-child initiatives.   Key Responsibilities and Tasks 1. Situation Monitoring and Assessment. Ensure that the Country Office and national partners have timely and accurate and equity and gender-specific information on conditions in the country and its regions, including monitoring of socio-economic trends and the country's wider policy, economic or institutional context, to facilitate planning and to draw conclusions about the impact of programmes and policies. Duties & Tasks: - In coordination with other stakeholders, support the collection of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators (through MICS or other surveys) to improve integrated national planning and policy formulation and to monitor the situation of children. - Manage available baseline information on national statistics and key indicators through established databases, for easy access and use ensuring that indicators are adequately disaggregated (equity, gender, location, age, disability status). - Prepare country level statistical reports on the status of children's and women's human rights issues when opportunities emerge to influence development and social policies and provide technical support to global reporting obligations including national reports on progress toward the SDGs, CRC, CRPD and CEDAW. - Coordinate with the Country Office and partners and provide assistance in their using up-to-date information in, inter alia, Situation Analysis, Common Country Assessment, early warning monitoring systems (including on the emergency preparedness platform). - In humanitarian response situations, provide technical support for a rapid assessment (inter-agency or independently if necessary) to be carried out within the first 48-72 hours, in collaboration with clusters partners. Provide strategic information to determine programmatic needs in health and nutrition, integrated early childhood development, education, adolescents, child protection, water, sanitation and hygiene, and other salient child rights issues emphasizing gender across all programmes as well as factors affecting the organization's capacity to function in the field. - Provide technical support to ensure that the CO has information necessary for UNICEF to effectively report on and advocate for children's rights and gender equality through the appropriate channels. - Support the CO in collecting and interpreting existing early warning data effectively to guide the adjustment of programmes and operational approaches when and as country contexts deteriorate.   2. Programme Planning and Integrated Monitoring, Evaluation & Research. Ensure that the Country Office and national partners develop a well-prioritized and realistic programme plan on research, monitoring and evaluation activities that will provide the most relevant equity focused, gender-specific and strategic information to manage the Country Programme, including tracking and assessing UNICEF's distinct contribution. Duties & Tasks: - In close collaboration with Senior Management, lead the process of the elaboration of the programme of cooperation, strategy notes and - workplans at the national and sub-national levels, ensuring consistency with UNICEF Strategic Plan, the SDGs, national priorities, sectoral strategies and goals. - Provide technical support to the process of developing and monitoring Work Plans, ensuring consistency with objectives and goals as per the - Area Programme Document (APD). - Provide technical support and guidance in the development of Programme Cooperation Agreements and Programme Documents with civil society organizations (CSOs) ensuring alignment with workplans and in accordance with prevailing organizational procedures. - Assist in formulating and monitoring the Annual Management Plan. - Support program components (sections/programs) to effectively plan, monitor and report on intersectoral results and field office results to support convergent programming, particularly in the areas of early childhood development, adolescents, communication for development and violence against children. - Provide technical guidance and collaboration in the planning and establishing the major research and monitoring and evaluation activities in multi-year and annual IMEPs, that is to be reflected in UNDAF M&E Plans, including, data collection initiatives, such as MICS, quantitative and qualitative studies that provide accurate and relevant and data to measure outcomes for children. - Formulate evaluation terms of reference and design of high-quality evaluations in compliance with the organization's programme evaluation policies, guidelines and methodology while satisfying stakeholders' requirements. - Guide, supervise and participate in the joint evaluations with developmental partners, including joint evaluation of UNICEF or of multi-partner programs. - Ensure that the Country Management Team examines evaluation recommendations to provide direction for action. Coordinate management response of evaluation for senior management to ensure that findings and recommendations are implemented as agreed. - Contribute to the incorporation of M&E tasks within the CO Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan, in order to anticipate and prepare for the information needs and operational modalities of an emergency. - In humanitarian response situations, within the first month, draft and recommend a simple one-month data-collection to cover key data gaps as required for the continued emergency response. Support rapid assessment conducted through inter-agency mechanisms to define humanitarian response and measure the progress to identify and address results for children and women, in line with the core commitment for children in humanitarian action. After the initial humanitarian response, support management of the medium-term response with a minimal IMEP, outlining the key indicators on implementation and outputs and where possible, outcome indicators and the data collection systems and sources to be used (e.g. reporting by partner NGOs, field visits).   3. Programme Management Performance Monitoring. Ensure that the Country Office has quality information to assess progress towards expected results established in annual work plans. Duties & Tasks: - Provide technical support to the Deputy Representative to ensure that key programme indicators are tracked and analyzed with the contribution of implementing partners and provided regularly to the Country Management Team/ Senior Management Team for effective programme and management decisions. - Establish mechanisms for the monitoring of cross-cutting programme results and ensure that derived information informs internal discussions and with partners to support scale-up of good practice and systems building. - Establish office-wide mechanisms for field monitoring, ensuring standardization and coordination across programme areas and that reports enable robust programme performance monitoring and gender mainstreaming. Ensure optimum use of staff resources. - Facilitate country office capacity development activities for staff and Implementing Partners on overall HACT compliance, including the different types of assurance activities as well as for CSO partnerships. Ensure that HACT activities are adequately implemented, monitored and reported on systematically and progress shared with management and the Country Management Team. - Provide technical support to Deputy Representative for the implementation of evaluation recommendations and the appropriate integration of lessons learned in programme activities, especially those in the reduction of gender inequalities, is shared and used to improve gender mainstreaming results. - Provide advice in order to ensure that management decisions based on Country Office performance monitoring are properly tracked and followed up. - Facilitate the preparation of Annual Reviews, Mid-Term Reviews, and Annual Reports or other progress reports. Seek the feedback of the partners to improve the assistance accordingly. Ensure that progress and results are adequately captured in the Results Assessment Module (RAM) of the UNICEF performance management system. - Provide technical advice in order that management reports including relevant sections of the annual reports are prepared drawing on monitoring and analysis of key management indicators.   4. Innovations and M&E Capacity Building. Innovative programming approaches, particularly in planning, monitoring and innovation are introduced and supported with capacities of Country Office staff and national partners ? government and civil society ? strengthened enabling them to increasingly engage in and lead monitoring and evaluation processes, including those that address gender inequality, humanitarian assistance, and the equity focus. Duties & Tasks: - Actively promote and engage in innovative real-time monitoring approaches, using making use of new technologies, seeking out opportunities for innovations to programmatic challenges, and developing and scaling user-centered products in support of programme monitoring. - In close collaboration with partners, ensure that an M&E capacity building strategy for national partners and institutions exists and corresponding activities are identified and implemented in the context of the IMEP or UNDAF M&E plan. Collaborate to implement capacity building strategies as a joint commitment with other developmental partners, highlighting gender as a central component. - Develop staff capacity development strategy and plans, and exercise effective leadership in implementing them, ensuring that Country Office staff have the basic knowledge and skills to fulfil their monitoring and evaluation responsibilities, and training is planned and carried out to fill identified gaps. - Promote knowledge of and build capacity in evaluation practices. Oversee to ensure that Country Office staff and national partners are aware of and have access to UNICEF monitoring and evaluation learning resources. - Ensure that Evaluation capacity of national partner organizations, which may include local institutions such as national professional evaluation associations, is strengthened through their involvement in evaluation processes and possibly through specific capacity building initiatives. - Lead and guide the development of training materials, as well as delivery of training in gender-sensitive, results-oriented M&E. Promote Evaluation Capacity Development initiatives based on demonstrated demand at country level.   5. Knowledge Management and Reporting. Country and programme information databases support quality reporting and development of proposals that advance knowledge of the SoP programme in terms of its scope and coverage, including geographic location and results. Duties & Tasks: - Prepare comprehensive, analytical and substantive briefs, reports, statistics and other documentation on development and humanitarian trends and programme performance. - Facilitates the development of briefs on good practice experiences, on sectoral and intersectoral programme delivery. - Maintains regular up-to-date knowledge products on UNICEF cooperation Consolidates quality reports and inputs into UN documents, including Situation Reports (SitReps) in a timely manner. - Coordinate and ensure effective dissemination of programme assessments, including lessons learned from evaluation to the intended audience. - Specifically, ensure that evaluation results feed key UNICEF programme planning processes. - Coordinate and ensure that electronic copies of all evaluations are submitted to NYHQ via the Evaluation Data Base web portal, with full accompanying documentation. - Actively seek partnerships with knowledge institutions for the identification of information gaps and develop strategies to address them. - Ensures that reports from reviews and the country office annual report and reports to donors are of the highest quality and standards.   6.Communication and Partnerships. Ensure that all of the above tasks are carried out and accomplished through effective communication and partnerships within and outside the organization. Duties & Tasks: - Collaborate with key knowledge partners (universities and think tanks) for their knowledge and their research capacities in order to generate and disseminate relevant data for the identification of child-friendly policies and their effective problem-solving mechanisms. - Build partnerships within and outside the organization. Work collaboratively with clients and partners. Facilitate joint monitoring and evaluation activities with national partners, the UN Country Team, and the wider international community, wherever possible in the context of the above processes. - Facilitate learning from the results of monitoring and evaluation within the Country Office and more widely within UNICEF in the region and globally, as well as among national partners and other key stakeholders, ensuring that gender equality is a standard feature. - Collaborate with Regional M&E Advisers and HQ Officers for overall coordination of priority planning, research, monitoring and evaluation activities. - Promote the awareness and understanding of the shared responsibility of M&E function among the all-staff members through communication, training, learning and development activities organization wide. - Coordinate with partners to ensure a unified approach of M&E in emergencies.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? Education: - An advanced university degree in social sciences, economics or other relevant disciplines is required. - Practical training in programme management and evaluation, survey and research analysis, or applied statistical data analysis in social sciences is an asset. Experience: - A minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience is required in programme development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation activities. - Experience in complex and large-scale emergency programming and response, including preparedness planning. - Experience in humanitarian and development nexus and cross-sectoral programming is an asset. Language Requirement: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language, in particular Arabic, is considered 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 has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is: a role with direct contact with children, works directly with children, or is a safeguarding response role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.   Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. 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. 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.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Cloud Platform Specialist - Finance - P3

United States of America, New York, New York - United Nations Development Programme

Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The United Nations Development Programme is the global development network of the United Nations system that is on the ground in 177 countries, with its Headquarters in New York, USA. The Bureau for Management Services (BMS) is a central Bureau tasked with the development of corporate strategies, policies, tools and systems in key cross-cutting management areas. Drawing on sound analytics and a risk-management approach, BMS supports the achievement of development results through management advice, innovative business solutions, and other corporate services in line with international best practices and evolving needs and expectations of development partners. BMS also ensures policy adherence in operations management within UN Rules & Regulations, safeguarding UNDP's accountability vis-à-vis Member States and other stakeholders. UNDP is an operational backbone to the UN system: providing payroll, financial transactions, common premises, treasury investment, procurement, legal services to UN agencies. UNDP provides IT support for 13 UN entities with 40,000 United Nations and external users of the UNDP's ERP system, as well as information and communication technology (ICT) and application solutions for the United Nations field presence. To support the UNDP Digital Strategy and enable the digital transformation of the organization, the Office of Information & Technology Management (ITM) is tasked with developing and operating the enabling corporate technology platforms and providing related services that power the digital transformation including: (1) advice, administration and acceleration services to promote delivery of maximum business value of each platform; (2) a global service desk operation; (3) and outreach services to promote knowledge sharing and effective, agile planning and governance of technology development and utilization.     Duties and Responsibilities Cloud Platform Specialist - Finance, will be responsible for performing system requirements analysis, functional system design, integrated testing, and solutions maintenance of specific module/areas of Oracle Cloud. As an applications expert, this position is responsible for the successful implementation and support of technology solutions in the Finance business areas by following cloud-based implementation methodologies, for iterative design testing with structure change control and deployment. This position will be reporting into the Chief, Digital Corporate Platforms and work in closely with the corporate applications team. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.   1)   Effectively deliver a comprehensive solution for Oracle Cloud ERP Financials functions - Acting as subject matter expert and leading internal client and other key stakeholders through the analysis, design, build, implementation and support of the Oracle Cloud ERP finance capabilities (Financials, Procurement, Enterprise Performance Management).   2) Lead migration of configuration, integrations, and extensions to production in collaboration with business owners, focal points and technical integrators - Identify business requirements and map them to the Cloud functionality. - Conduct functional/technical design analysis including workshops. - Identify functionality gaps, propose changes to business process and/or policy to mitigate them.  - Advise on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems. - Configure the Oracle Cloud to meet UNDP requirements and document application   set-ups - Lead migration of configuration, integrations and extensions to production    3) Ensure documentation of architectural components, systems, integrations and processes -  Write business requirement documents for reports, interfaces, data conversions and application extensions. - Incorporate security awareness in design and implementation strategies & plans. - Prepare validation scripts, testing scenarios and develop test scripts. - Perform execution of test scripts - Validate configuration and data   4) Ensure clear communication and efficient project delivery  - Effectively communicate and drive module level deliverables - Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner - Interact with the project team members responsible for developing reports, interfaces, data conversion programs, and application extensions. - Provide status and issue reports to Pillar Lead and/or the project on a regular basis - Drives the resolution & implementation of solutions through design, development and post-production support, reporting /escalating to management, when needed   5) Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing - Establishing regular meetings where stakeholders can openly share insights, experiences, and best practices, fostering a culture of teamwork and collective intelligence.  - Facilitate training sessions and workshops in the relevant process areas. By actively participating in these initiatives, engage in the exchange of expertise, stay updated on industry advancements, and develop new skills. - Facilitate and contribute to the knowledge repositories where stakeholders can document and access organizational knowledge promoting knowledge sharing and retention.    The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization   Competencies  Core: Full list of UNDP Core Competencies can be found [here](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf)   - Achieve Results - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact  - Think Innovatively - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems   - Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences  - Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands  - Act with Determination - LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results  - Engage and Partner - LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration  - Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity     Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Information Management & Technology - Applications Management: - Ability to set-up, develop, support, and maintain applications. Expertise in Oracle Cloud, ServiceNow, SalesForce.com and Microsoft technology would be an asset  Business Management - Working with Evidence and Data: -   Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: - Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.  - Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.  - Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.  - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Business Management - Results-based Management: -   Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results Business Development - Integration within the UN: - Ability to identify, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations Business Direction and Strategy - System Thinking: - Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Business Management - Portfolio Management: - Ability to select, prioritise and control the organizations programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment.   Required Skills and Experience Education: - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline is required; or - A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: - Minimum 5 years (with a master's degree) or 7 years (with a bachelor's degree) of professional work experience in ERP platforms and related technologies is required. - Experience with at least one full lifecycle Oracle Cloud deployment or experience in ERP maintenance and support, working as part of an integration or development team is required. - Experience with Oracle legacy ERP deployments (PeopleSoft or eBusiness preferably) is desired. - Experience and knowledge of business processes and controls within the finance process areas (General Ledger, Payables, Fixed Assets, Receivables, Budgeting and Procurement) is desired. - Experience with global international deployments is desired. Language: - Fluency in English is required. - Knowledge of other official UN language(s) is desired. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.   Disclaimer [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm)  Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.  UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.   Applicant information about UNDP rosters   Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.   Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.   UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.   Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. 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02/05/2024 - 16/05/2024
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Medical Officer - P4

Bangladesh, Dhaka, Dhaka - World Health Organization

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 objective of the program is to: 1.strengthen vaccine preventable disease control, including increasing and maintaining immunization coverage for all EPI vaccines, conducting surveillance of vaccine preventable diseases; 2. Maintain zero polio case; achieve measles elimination,3. Introduce new and under utilized vaccine and 4. Transfer technology for the laboratory diagnosis of Vaccine Preventable Diseases   DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The incumbent is responsible to carry out the following activities related to immunization and vaccine development to assist national immunization programme and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Bangladesh: i)Strengthen Immunization systems and specifically: 1.    Develop and apply innovative methods to increase and maintain access to high immunization coverage in hard to reach and difficult areas 2.    Plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate the introduction of new vaccines that have been planned or under consideration by government of Bangladesh, I.e., Human Papilloma vaccine, Japanese encephalitis vaccine and Rota virus vaccine. 3.    Facilitates strengthening urban immunization strategic plan. Assist the authorities in capacity building, monitoring and review of urban immunization activities including surveillance in city corporations and municipalities. 4.    Assist in preparing country specific training materials and guidelines in support of the above. 5.    Facilitate integration of other public health interventions to immunization 6.    Facilitate strengthening of health systems for immunization 7.    Provide support for implementation and monitoring of GAVI supported activities 8.    Provide support for implementation and monitoring of COVID vaccination 9.    i.  Establish and institutionalize Immunization monitoring system including dashboards, review meetings and app-based dashboards ii) Support in, implementation, monitoring and evaluation national measles, rubella and CRS elimination strategic plan iii) Develop, implement, monitor, and evaluate integrated surveillance of AFP, Measles, Neonatal Tetanus, Japanese Encephalitis, rota and IBD iv) Facilitate implementation of national plan for polio eradication in line with global polio eradication and support smooth polio transition as per Polio Transition plan with special focus on polio legacy planning to use lessons learn from polio eradication and polio infrastructure for other priority public health interventions in Bangladesh) Work closely with other categories in WCO BAN towards integrated services and systems strengthening  10. Submission of assignment report on end of contract (mandatory); and 11. Any other duties assigned by the supervisor or WHO Representative   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: Medical degree with postgraduate degree in epidemiology/ public health/ control of communicable disease. Desirable: Training in field epidemiology, emergencies   Experience Essential: At least seven (7) years of experience in EPI and vaccine preventable disease control some of which should have been obtained in an international context in communicable disease control. Desirable: Experience in new vaccine introduction, polio eradication, measles elimination and resource mobilization.   Skills Essential: Demonstrated knowledge of communicable disease control, epidemiology, and laboratory diagnosis specifically for EPI diseases. Knowledge of clinical and laboratory surveillance. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated willingness and ability to work effectively with colleagues at national and international level. Desirable: Experience of EPI programme management in developing countries.   WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Ensuring the effective use of resources Creating an empowering and motivating environment   Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable:    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 77,326 (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 3273 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 - This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level - Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. - 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. - 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. - Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. - Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. - The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The 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. - The 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. - Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int - 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. - 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. - Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. - 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. - 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. - 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). - WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. - For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. - In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. 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02/05/2024 - 21/05/2024
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DEI Intern - Disability Inclusion and Gender Parity

Switzerland, Geneva, Geneva - United Nations Development Programme

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.   Background UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With presence in 170 countries and territories, UNDP endeavors to help countries develop strong policies, skills, partnerships and institutions so they can sustain their progress. UNDP personnel are united by a common purpose: to help countries and communities across the world pursue peaceful, prosperous lives, lived in harmony with the planet. Drawing on the diversity of UNDP's client needs and partnerships, the Office of Human Resources (OHR) is the hub for the global HR function for UNDP, providing strategy, policy setting, guidance and oversight. In addition, OHR provides a broad range of HR advisory and talent management services enabling UNDP to deliver fully integrated development solutions at corporate level. In this context, OHR is focused on the implementation of an ambitious and forward-looking three-year strategy, People for 2030, which will progressively transform UNDP's culture and enable its workforce capacity to deliver more and better results. Through People for 2030, OHR aims to be at the leading edge of HR in the international development sector by developing high quality and innovative human resources solutions and driving transformation across UNDP. In this context, OHR is seeking an intern to support the design and implementation of the organizational efforts in advancing the diversity and inclusion agenda, with a special focus on gender parity and the inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workplace. Full or part-time for 3-6 months, the internship requires creativity, enthusiasm to learn, and motivation to close gender gaps and empower persons with disabilities in the UNDP workplace. Persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.   Duties and Responsibilities 1. Support UNDP's DEI Committee through its Secretariat - Contribute to coordination of DEI events to be conducted during the DEI week. - Support consultation processes with the DEI Committee members on ongoing areas of work that may include recommendations to mainstream disability-inclusion across UNDP and engage with the DEI Committee members as Bureau Focal points to promote the mapping of childcare facilities in family-duty stations, substitution mechanisms for personnel on long leaves, and socialization of return-to-work guidelines for managers, among others.   2. Mapping of Childcare Services and Communication Assets - Contribute to efforts that support mapping of available childcare services including roll out of guidelines for UNDP country offices and researching and documenting available facilities, services, and resources in HQ office. - Assist in the development of assets and communications materials to inform UNDP personnel about childcare options and resources available to them.   3. Substitution of Personnel on long leaves - Support the creation of a dedicated page on DEI SharePoint and upload available guidance on increasing team capacity and reintegration from long leave. - Under the guidance of the DEI Specialist, assist in compiling relevant information across the UN system on existing funding mechanisms to substitute personnel on extended leave, including key sources of funding, eligibility criteria, and application procedures for such mechanisms. 4. Guideline Development for Graduated Back-to-Work Plans - Under the guidance of the DEI Specialist, assist in researching best practices related to graduated return to work for employees returning from extended leave to support development of guidelines for managers. 5. UNDP Disability Inclusion Café, virtual sessions that aim to increase the understanding of UNDP personnel on issues related to disability inclusion. - Support communications and coordination of a series of virtual sessions that aim to increase the understanding of UNDP personnel on issues related to disability inclusion, including organizing liaising with vendors to provide Sign Language Interpretation and CART services for all sessions.   Competencies Innovation: Ability to make new and useful ideas work. Level 1: Assesses work with critical eye Leadership: Ability to persuade others to follow Level 1: Takes responsibility for and ensures high quality of own work People Management: Ability to improve performance and satisfaction. Level 1: Understands personal and team roles, responsibilities and objectives Communication: Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform. Level 1: Reliably and consistently listens and interprets information and instruction correctly Delivery: Ability to get things done while exercising good judgement Level 1: Meets goals and timelines for team deliverables   Required Skills and Experience Education: Applicants to UNDP internships must at the time of application meet one of the following academic requirements: (a) Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); (c) Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.   Experience: - Previous work experience would be advantage but not a requirement. - Knowledge of gender and/or disability inclusion would be an asset. - Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages would be necessary.   Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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02/05/2024 - 08/05/2024
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RE- Advertisement: Data and Analytics Specialist - P3

Afghanistan, Kabul, Kabul - UNICEF

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, a future   Purpose for the job: The Data Analytics Specialist will support in data, evidence generations and analytics on the situation of children to enhance evidence-based programmes and policy actions to close child deprivations and vulnerabilities across Afghanistan. The incumbent will support Chief Social Policy, Evaluation, Analytics and Research in the strategic planning of data investments supported by and within UNICEF Afghanistan Office to optimize the use of current data for actionable insights that can be used by UNICEF management, sectors and field offices for learning and programming. In addition, the incumbent will contribute to the UNICEF office wide efforts to learning on data for children, situation monitoring and accountability on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to the rights of children in Afghanistan. This role includes, pro-actively working with and supporting sectors (health, nutrition, education, water and sanitation, child protection and social protection), cross-sectoral teams (gender, social and behavior change communication) and UNICEF field offices in the area of data, evidence, analytics, management and usage ? linked to UNICEF's overall programmes. In addition, the role will closely work with Planning, Monitoring and Data team who ensure structured and well-coordinated programme monitoring and data through sectors, clusters, field offices and partners to inform programmes design and implementation and progress towards achievement of results for children and women in Afghanistan.   Summary of key functions/accountabilities: 1. UNICEF Afghanistan Data Strategy development and operationalization - Manage data as a strategic asset, and operationalize data governance, data quality and other competencies and controls to sustain the integrity of UNICEF's data. - Identify critical programme priority research questions and lead on analysis for priority issues. - In collaboration with Planning, Monitoring and Data (PMD) section, advise and support sector analysis of programme monitoring data and situation monitoring data. - Coordinate with planning, monitoring and data section, programme sections and field office teams on forward looking analytics to produce flagship quarterly analysis for UNICEF Country Management Team. - Coordinate and support office efforts on the use of frontier data/big data 2. Data Collection and Analysis Capacity Building - Support office situation monitoring mechanisms and ensure preparation of analytical reports on the critical issues of children and women. - Make use of existing data on programmes, operational and situation data and generate actionable insights for country office management and sectors. - In coordination with UNICEF programme colleagues and other stakeholders, support the design and implementation of further analysis (e.g., MICS and other relevant sources of data) to provide a regional, provincial, national and subnational perspective on progress towards the goals for children. - In close collaboration with UNICEF partners, ensure that data collection and capacity building measures implemented, and corresponding activities are identified and implemented.  3.  Data and Analysis for Situation Monitoring and Assessment. - Facilitate consultations with sections, development partner and other relevant stakeholders to discuss and explore related opportunities, challenges, and priorities affecting children and women to identify issues and thematic areas in conceptualizing analytical products and further analysis. - Contribute to sector's strengthen data mining, analysis, and statistical capacity of UNICEF and partners to effectively pursue data driving results for children. - Conduct thematic analysis of data of sectors/cross-sectoral issues to show unexplored relationships, subgroups, and subnational variations. - Carry out qualitative and quantitative analyses (using statistical software such as, NVivo, Stata, SPSS,R, Excel, etc.) and secondary analysis on sectoral and cross-sectoral priorities. - Conduct new and innovative data analysis and visualization to show some unexplored trends in data to support dissemination and advocacy on issues affecting children and women. - Promote responsible data practices across the office (responsible sharing of data, compliance with UNICEF policies on personal data protection, application of responsible data).  4. Data visualization and dissemination - Preparing periodic reports for program managers on both humanitarian and development interventions that effectively communicate trends, patterns, and predictions using relevant data. Such reports will include creation of engaging interactive data visualizations including interactive charts, maps and dashboards based on UNICEF's data work and contribute to publications and media reports. - Produce external facing outreach materials such as emails, social media cards, presentations, and infographics, as well as internal facing communications assets for internal use in discussions and meetings. - Ensure the establishment and delivery of technologies, tools, approaches and methodologies to unlock the value in UNICEF data, including guiding data use and structures to remove data silos, and ensure responsible cross-fertilization of data across the organization especially between humanitarian and development. - Using statistical tools to interpret data sets, paying particular attention to trends and patterns that could be valuable for diagnostic and predictive analytics efforts. 5. Networking and partnership building - Support as Office data steward by coordinating and linking situational data (outcome and impact level indicators) with programme data (output and activity levels) - Ensure effective partnership and collaboration with UNICEF Headquarters, Regional Office, UN System and development partners are pursued for data and analytics on women and children. - Work with regional office and partners to mobilize and leverage resources for regional/country child data related efforts, including the implementation of the global UNICEF data for children strategy. - Represent UNICEF and attend relevant regional and national data platforms. Similarly, pay attention to data and evidence generation networks to identify innovations and lessons learned that may be relevant for Afghanistan. - Identifies other critical partners, promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners, and actively facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family. 6. Research, knowledge management and capacity building - Ensure that the Country Office has high quality research outcomes in line with expected results established in annual work plans. - Provide technical support to ensure that a set of research and assessments conducted, with inputs of all concerned partners in the context of the multi-year and annual IMEPs, the Annual Management Plan and Annual Work Plans.  - Coordinate with partners to ensure that research and assessment systems are properly designed, and that data collection and analysis from field visits are coordinated and standardized across programmes with special attention to humanitarian response. - Contribute to drafting well-tailored and well-written concept notes and terms of reference in close consultation with key internal and external stakeholders. - Actively seek partnerships with knowledge institutions for the identification of capacity gaps and development of strategies to address them. - Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned from evaluations for integration into broader knowledge development planning and management efforts.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - An Advanced university degree in computer science, data science and machine learning, analytics, statistics, economics, or other relevant social sciences. - A minimum of Five years of relevant professional work experience in data and analytics is required. - Professional technical knowledge/expertise in quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods data analysis including theories, standards, models, and statistical inference methods is a strong asset.  - Advance skills and demonstrated experience in professional analytical writing is an added advantage.  - At least one instance of exposure to emergency/humanitarian context will be an asset.   - Understanding of tools and methods to assess needs of situation data and statistics for policy analyses and advice, advocacy, and programming.  - Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative data analysis and use of statistical packages for analysis and presentation of data and information. - Knowledge of existing statistical measurement frameworks, classifications, and standards in collecting and compiling sectoral, cross-sectoral indicator data to assess the quality and suitability of data for different types of analysis. - Knowledge of sector specific measurement challenges to develop suitable indicators for monitoring sector policy and programmes, the situation of children, and their prospects. - Knowledge of data collection methodologies and how they can be applied to monitor the situation of children. - Knowledge of statistical data analysis methods (univariate and multivariate) and tools to analyze and interpret data to monitor the situation of children. - Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. - Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.   For every Child, you demonstrate? UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others, (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.    Remarks: 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? UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.  UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Eligible UNICEF International Professional (IP) Staff Members on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to a Temporary Appointment, which is dedicated to L3 (or L2) Response, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and their current tour of duty, and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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02/05/2024 - 12/05/2024
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Internship with Travel & Events Team

Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul - United Nations Development Programme

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.   Background Under the supervision of the Head of Travel and Events Unit, the Travel and Events Unit intern provides support on travel and event related services, ensuring high quality and accuracy of work to obtain the optimum travel services. Travel and Events Unit intern promotes a collaborative, client-focused, quality, and results-oriented approach to the delivery of travel services.     The intern works in close collaboration with the Travel and Events Unit Assistant and Associates to ensure consistent service delivery.   Duties and Responsibilities Main duties of an intern will be as follows: - Interfacing with current technology to recommend better solutions for Travel and Events challenges in the office - Payment status follow-up with the LTA travel agency; monitor payments and maintain weekly contact with the agency representative - Keep the payment status table updated and inform when there is a significant increase in the pending payments - Follow up open claim tables and send reminders to travelers for claim submission. - Follow-up of the Travel IRH inbox - Assist with hotel reservations for visiting UN/UNDP officials - Support on processing requests for visas for all UN travelers in coordination with the visa agency - Preparation of routine correspondence, excel tables, and reports - Extracting, inputting, copying, and filing data from various sources - Provide on-site support during events when needed - Informing Plaza reception on expected guests - Other required support to the work of the IRH Travel and Events Unit - Any other ad-hoc duties that might be requested by the Unit   Competencies - Excellent relationship management, communication, and analytic skills - A well-organized individual with the ability to multi-task - A team player: the ability to work productively and effectively with others   Required Skills and Experience Education: Applicants to the UNDP internship program must, at the time of application, meet one of the following requirements: - Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher); - Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor's level or equivalent) - Have graduated with a university degree in fields such as Tourism/Hotel management and/or travel desirable related fields, and, if selected, must start the internship within one year of graduation - Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program Experience: - Previous related work experience in a national or an international entity would be an asset but not required. - Experience in Travel agency/Hotel management is an asset but not required. Language skills: - Proficiency in written and spoken English; - Turkish language knowledge is required - Any other UN language is an asset Learning: - The intern will develop a good overview of regional travel, logistics, and event management practices and a basic understanding of relevant UNDP concepts.   5. Notes: Financial Issues: Internships within the UN system are subject to conditions the applicant must get familiar with before signing his/her internship agreement. Starting from January 2020 interns receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations. The monthly stipend amount is USD 279,16 for Turkiye offices. Any further costs associated with the internship must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her arrangements for travel, accommodation and other costs. Selected candidate must submit following documents: - Official letter from the University confirming enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme; - Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have medical and life insurance. UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months. UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity. It is important to note that interns are responsible to arrange for their own visa and residence documents and need to plan for these well in advance.   Subsequent Employment: The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern's studies.  Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship. More information available at: http://www.eurasia.undp.org/content/rbec/en/home/about_us/jobs/internships/   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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02/05/2024 - 15/05/2024
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Field coordination Specialist - P4

Kenya, Nairobi Area, Nairobi - World Health Organization

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 objective of the programme is to strengthen the deconcentration of the WHO country office in Kenya at the field level - Counties. This deconcentration allows WHO to strengthen its effectiveness through the coordination of partners, the capacity of County health systems to cope with preparedness, mitigation and response to public health emergencies. In addition, this deconcentration will enable the WHO country office to contribute to the strengthening of the health system at both the county level in general.   DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES In the context of the WHO Health Emergencies Incident Management System (IMS), the incumbent manages the Health Cluster coordination mechanism in the relevant sub-national, emergency context, with all relevant partners and project staff. Coordinates and guides the technical and operational inputs, including resources mobilization, to fulfill WHO's critical functions, in collaboration with the WHO Health Cluster Coordinator and the Health Emergencies' Team Lead. Technically leads the health cluster's systematic identification and monitoring of health risks and needs, as well as the planning and implementation of the most effective prevention, control, and response strategy and measures, in support of national and local health authorities' identified priorities. Guides the building of national capacity through need identification, and development, operationalization and implementation of required training plans. Guides the WHO's field support team on continued self-assessment and learning on planning, budgeting, and operational service delivery. Determines staffing needs for WHO response and ensures their timely mobilization in liaison with the WHO country office. Briefs the WHO country office on situation reports and events, bringing concerns and recommended courses-of-action to the attention of the Incident Manager. Perform all other related duties as assigned by the direct supervisors and the WHO Deputy Representative.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: An advanced university degree in public health or public-health discipline, management, emergency, humanitarian, disaster management or related field from an accredited/recognized institute. Desirable: Specialized training in emergency management;specific training in humanitarian response.   Experience Essential: A minimum of seven years of work experience relevant to the position (public-health management and operations with public, national, and international, nongovernmental, or humanitarian organizations), with some of it obtained in an international work environment. A minimum of two years of relevant experience in emergency management/response and leadership at the international level. Substantial experience in capacity building in a developing country. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships especially in emergency contexts. Desirable: Experience in coordinating and implementing public health strategies with WHO and/or United Nations agencies, health clusterpartners in emergency settings.   Skills Demonstrated knowledge of public-health, and rapid response operations including the international emergency incident management system. Mastery of the theory, principles, methods, and techniques in the international emergency incident management system. Strong interpersonal skills, including tact and a collaborative work style. Knowledge of the country's public health context, policies, and priorities. Skills to maintain focus in crisis situations.   WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Creating an empowering and motivating environment   Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French.   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 77,326 (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 3151 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 - This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level - Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. - 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. - 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. - Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. - Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. - The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The 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. - The 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. - Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int - 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. - 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. - Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. - 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. - 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. - 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. 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02/05/2024 - 22/05/2024
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Planning Officer - P2

United States of America, New York, New York - UNICEF

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.   For every child, good health The Office Management Plan for the Health Programme aligns with the organizational Strategic Plan and the various global commitments and partnerships that UNICEF is part of. The Health Programme comprises of MNCAH, HIV, Immunization and HEPR Sections. This post is located in the Office of the Director, Health who provides overall strategic leadership to the Health programme.   How can you make a difference? Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide professional technical assistance and support for programme coordination, planning and management of health programme activities and engagements, in support of programme goals and objectives. The post supports effective coordination with the offices of Regional Directors, Divisional Directors and senior government officials and partners and follow-up to OED senior management requests to the Health programme.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to? Support to office priority setting and decision making - Assist in managing the flow of information to the Director, in identifying priority matters that need to be urgently addressed by the Director and in proposing actions; analyze supporting documentation and summarize most relevant points for the Director; contribute to ensuring that appropriate action is taken by responsible section/office on matters brought to the attention of the Director. - Confer with section/office Heads to secure timely and authoritative information relevant to matters requiring action, decisions or approval of the Director. - Ensure that the Director is prepared for meetings and missions by drafting talking points and by researching relevant information; and by establishing contacts (within and outside UNICEF) on the subject matters to be discussed. - Accompany the Director to meetings and on missions in order to prepare notes on the discussions, ensure follow-up in matters raised, and support the supervisor with any relevant input. - Contribute to coordinating drafts of position papers and other documents relevant to the activities of the office. - Ensure that high-level visitors are appropriately addressed, that they receive background information as  necessary, and that protocol is respected. - Track and manage OED requests. Develop and maintain a monitoring system to store, retrieve and track critical correspondence, decisions, memoranda and other documents of the office. Support to office planning and operations - Research, collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information and data to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing annual work-plans. - Collect, draft and/or organize materials and related documentations for office strategies to ensure optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results. - Assess and/or recommend appropriate information and materials for office initiatives verifying accuracy and quality for dissemination. - Assist Associate Officer, Planning and Partnerships, in coordinating the sections in Health Programme in year-around planning, reporting, and monitoring activities. - Ensure proper documentation, archiving, and distribution of office coordination materials (such as, JDs, Organogram, floor plan, etc.) via SharePoint and updating materials regularly. Support to events, meetings, and conferences - Prepares, distributes and maintains the Global Health Calendar ensuring key organisational and partner events, priorities and deadlines are reflected and updated as required. - Contribute to preparations of logistics for events involving senior management participation. By participating in such meetings, follow up on the implementation of recommendations and actions by the relevant offices. - Coordinate preparation of background documents and material for these meetings. The following minimum requirements: - A university degree is required in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, and/or related field is required. - A minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience at professional work experience in external relations, public affairs or international development cooperation, preferably within the UN, or in a government institution, NGO is required. - Prior experience of working in coordination, planning, or in an executive office will be an asset. - Ability to work with minimal daily supervision and exercise sound judgment in meeting deadlines. - Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is considered 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? - Builds and maintains partnerships - Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness - Drive to achieve results for impact - Innovates and embraces change - Manages ambiguity and complexity - Thinks and acts strategically - Works collaboratively with others  Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.   Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. 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. 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02/05/2024 - 09/05/2024
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Cloud Platform Specialist - Projects and Portfolio Management - P4

United States of America, New York, New York - United Nations Development Programme

Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The United Nations Development Programme is the global development network of the United Nations system that is on the ground in 177 countries, with its Headquarters in New York, USA. The Bureau for Management Services (BMS) is a central Bureau tasked with the development of corporate strategies, policies, tools and systems in key cross-cutting management areas. Drawing on sound analytics and a risk-management approach, BMS supports the achievement of development results through management advice, innovative business solutions, and other corporate services in line with international best practices and evolving needs and expectations of development partners. BMS also ensures policy adherence in operations management within UN Rules & Regulations, safeguarding UNDP's accountability vis-à-vis Member States and other stakeholders.    UNDP is an operational backbone to the UN system: providing payroll, financial transactions, common premises, treasury investment, procurement, legal services to UN agencies. UNDP provides IT support for 13 UN entities with 40,000 United Nations and external users of the UNDP's ERP system, as well as information and communication technology (ICT) and application solutions for the United Nations field presence. To support the UNDP Digital Strategy and enable the digital transformation of the organization, the Office of Information & Technology Management (ITM) is tasked with developing and operating the enabling corporate technology platforms and providing related services that power the digital transformation including: (1) advice, administration and acceleration services to promote delivery of maximum business value of each platform; (2) a global service desk operation; (3) and outreach services to promote knowledge sharing and effective, agile planning and governance of technology development and utilization.   Duties and Responsibilities As Cloud Platform Specialist – Project and Portfolio Management, will be responsible for ongoing management and maintenance of the Oracle Cloud ERP platform with specific focus on the Projects, Grants and Contracts modules (PPM) and related functionalities and features.  This will include leading and performing Tier 3 support activities as well as natural platform evolution activities.   The evolution of the platform will involve system requirements analysis, functional system design, integrated testing, and solutions maintenance of the Oracle Cloud SaaS for UNDP or another UN agency as part of the Partner agencies that leverage the UNDP Cloud applications.   This position will be reporting to the Chief, Digital Corporate Platforms and work in closely the corporate applications team.  UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. 1)   Lead support for the Projects track for Oracle Cloud ERP Quantum platform including ancillary systems and integrations.  - Effectively guide cross-functional teams comprised of internal technical module leads and business analysts as well as system integrator staff in triage of issues, and development of evolving and new functionality within the integrated systems solutions and service delivery.  - Engage and collaborate with globally distributed teams and provide hands-on leadership to drive results.  - Work with systems integrator to provide timely support, meet deliverables, deadlines and solution services.    2)   Provide process and thought leadership to develop policies, procedures and standards based on leading practices and ensure their conformance with departmental and organizational objectives  - Provide vision and expertise, direction, and assistance with regards to the Project and Portfolio Management scope of functionality including the Projects, Contracts and Grants modules within Quantum.   - Effectively communicate software solution expectations to internal customers, team members and other stakeholders  - Ensure compliance to corporate security, audit and risks policies.  3)   Ensure documentation of architectural components, systems, integrations and processes   - Provide input, collect, track and report metrics and ensure high quality of reported data  - Effectively contribute to platform roadmap, priority and execution.  - Effectively define and manage support and development work across the functional area  - Proactively communicate statuses, issues and escalations to management and stakeholders  - Opens, manages, and resolves Oracle Service Requests with Oracle Support.  - Drives the resolution & troubleshooting of issues during development and post-production support, reporting /escalating to management, when needed.    4)  Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Building   - Establishing forums and regular meetings where stakeholders can openly share insights, experiences, and best practices encourages collaboration. Such platforms enable the exchange of ideas, problem-solving techniques, and innovative approaches, fostering a culture of teamwork and collective intelligence. - Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and mentorship programs in the relevant process areas of PPM and ITM. By actively participating in these initiatives, engage in the exchange of expertise, stay updated on industry advancements, and develop new skills, contributing to their professional development and organizational growth. - Facilitate and contribute to the knowledge repositories where stakeholders can document and access organizational knowledge promotes knowledge sharing and retention. These repositories serve as valuable resources for storing information, best practices, lessons learned, and historical data, ensuring that critical knowledge is preserved and accessible to all stakeholders. Regular updates and contributions from team members help enrich these repositories, facilitating knowledge building and organizational resilience.   The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.    Competencies  Core: Full list of UNDP Core Competencies can be found [here](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf)   - Achieve Results - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact   - Think Innovatively - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems   - Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences  - Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands   - Act with Determination - LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results  - Engage and Partner- LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration  - Enable Diversity and Inclusion- LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity    Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Business Management - Digital Awareness and Literacy: -   Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed.  Business Direction and Strategy - System Thinking: -   Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system Business Management - Working with Evidence and Data: -    Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: -  Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.  - Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.  - Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.  - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Information Management & Technology - Applications Management: - Ability to set-up, develop, support, and maintain applications.  - Expertise in Oracle Cloud, ServiceNow, SalesForce.com and Microsoft technology would be an asset. Information Management & Technology - Configuration Management – Business analysis, requirements: - Knowledge of configuration management changes, ability to manage and control the configuration change management process. Business Management - Portfolio Management: -    Ability to select, prioritise and control the organizations programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment.   Required Skills and Experience Education: - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline is required. Or - A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the above-mentioned field of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: - Minimum 7 years (with Master's degree) or 9 years (with Bachelor's degree) of professional work experience in ERP platforms and technologies is required. - 5 years of experience implementing or supporting an Oracle ERP deployment, or experience supporting a similar enterprise grade ERP is required. - Experience with at least two Oracle legacy ERP deployments (PeopleSoft or eBusiness preferably) are desired, specifically strong functional knowledge within the Oracle Project and Portfolio Management area is desired. - Knowledge of business processes and controls for Projects process areas is desired, specifically experience with project creation, project budgeting, project management, project reporting, project closure or grant management is desired.  - Experience with global international deployments is desired. - Proven ability to support, and maintain applications is desired.   Language: - Fluency in oral and written communication skills in English is required. - Working knowledge of other official UN language(s) is desired   Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.   Disclaimer [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm)  Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.    UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.   Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.   Non-discrimination   UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.     UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.   Scam warning   The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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02/05/2024 - 16/05/2024
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Manager, Project and Asset Management

China, Beijing, Beijing - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrowinfrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 109 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 Implementation Monitoring Department (IMD) is responsible for monitoring the implementation of AIIB-funded projects. It is part of the First Line of Defense with a dual reporting line to both the Vice President, Investment Operations 1 (South Asia, the Pacific Islands and Southeast Asia) and the Vice President Investment Operations 2 (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Central Asia, East Asia, West Asia, Europe, Africa and Latin America). IMD's main responsibility includes the following: monitor the entire IO portfolio and provide portfolio reports and data analytics, coordinate the design and implementation of IT systems for IO, manage project implementation monitoring for those projects that have been transferred to IMD, and provide Secretariat services to the Investment Committee. IMD is recruiting a Manager, Project and Asset Management, who will report directly to the Director General (DG) of IMD and assist the DG IMD in managing the department, with a particular focus on the project implementation monitoring function of IMD.   Accountabilities & Responsibilities The Manager's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: A. Perform the managerial function for the Project/Asset Management Cluster consisting of several portfolio management teams, i.e., Loan/Guarantee Portfolio Team, Fund Team, Capital Market Team, and FI Portfolio Team (currently about 20 staff in total). - Manage regular HR activities, including review and approval of administrative requests from staff; review and approval of staff's annual performance targets, conducting annual performance appraisal and providing feedback for staff. - Work closely with the DG IMD and team leads in the development and execution of the work programs of the above mentioned IMD teams. - Work closely with the DG IMD and team leads in developing the staffing plan and lead recruitment of new staff for the cluster. - Work closely with the DG IMD and team leads in developing annual budget requests for the Project/Asset Management Cluster and assist DG IMD in monitoring the execution of the approved annual budgets for the cluster. - Lead and coordinate mentoring and job-training for junior staff within the cluster. B. Serve in a technical leadership role for the Project/Asset Management Cluster. - Provide technical guidance and instructions to Portfolio Management Officers (PMOs) and IMD teams working within the cluster. - Identify and provide early warnings to the DG IMD about newly emerging risks for any project/asset managed by IMD, while simultaneously proposing appropriate remedies and coordinating related activities with internal and external stakeholders. - Within the delegation provided by the DG IMD as cleared by AIIB's Legal Department, review and approve regular portfolio management tasks, including disbursements and non-material changes. - Review and approve Project Implementation Monitoring Reports prepared/updated by Portfolio Management Officers (PMOs) and provide guidance to PMOs as needed. - Coordinate review and comments provided by PMOs for new projects that are being processed by investment officers working in origination Departments, represent IMD in Interdepartmental Review Meetings on new projects, and provide briefs to the DG, IMD as needed. - Manage the relationship with external stakeholders (such as borrowers, sponsors, co-lenders, counsel, advisers and agents) and internal parties (including RMD, Legal Department, Office of the Controller, and Office of the Treasurer), and ensure good communication with all to assess and implement the most appropriate course of action in any given situation, as smoothly as possible. - Lead or coordinate knowledge generation and dissemination by the teams working within the cluster, and knowledge exchanges with other teams within and outside IMD. 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Assist the DG IMD in managing the Department. - As a member of the IMD management team (which includes the DG, IMD; Manager, Project/Asset Management; Function and Team Leads), participate in discussions and decisions that are important for IMD's functions, e.g., HR and budget-related issues, critical project/portfolio matters, Bank-wide policy or operation activities, etc. - Carry out managerial tasks delegated by the DG IMD.   Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications - Minimum 15 years of professional experience, preferably in multilateral development banks or top-tier global financial institutions; - Substantial experience working on nonsovereign-backed financing projects; - Strong credit and structuring skills; - Substantial experience in project and infrastructure financing across multiple sectors and jurisdictions, including across Asia; - Familiarity with different investment tools; - An exceptional track record in achieving results and problem solving; - Strong managerial and interpersonal skills; - Demonstrated ability in managing diverse teams and stakeholders, both internal and external; - High proficiency and command of English. Knowledge of other languages is a plus; and - Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Development Studies, Business Administration, and/or related fields is essential. 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. Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB. 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02/05/2024 - 23/05/2024
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Treasury Officer, Portfolio Valuation

China, Beijing, Beijing - Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrowinfrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 109 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 Treasury Officer, Portfolio Valuation, reports to the Head of Strategic Planning and Middle Office within the Office of the Treasurer (TRE).   Responsibilities include but are not limited to: - Perform the valuation of the Bank's assets, liabilities and derivatives for financial reporting and explain monthly results and valuation changes. - Review the quality of valuations and resolve price challenges by validating market data and reviewing pricing models. - Perform initial model and market data validation and coordinate with the Risk Management Department (RMD) on the final market validation for all product types in each currency. The main focus will be to analyze theoretical soundness of pricing models, verify the accuracy of model calibrations and market data as well as assess the correctness of models. - Test and implement new products and functions in treasury systems, as applicable to functions performed in respective systems and the overall valuation role. Participate in any project / implementation work pertaining to system upgrades, valuation data analytics and reporting etc. - Oversee AIIB's Credit Support Annex (CSA) terms, advise the Treasurer during the negotiation of CSAs, stay current with industry developments, and ensure CSA terms are set to provide AIIB an optimum ability to trade and manage derivatives. Manage collateral for all derivatives and monitor collateral posting and valuation of collateral and collateral interest. - Manage trade flow between front and middle/back office systems by validating and releasing trades, releasing private securities, and reconciling positions between treasury systems daily. - Interface with the ICFR team, Operational Risk, Internal Audit Unit (IAU) and external auditors for control design, testing and audit. Update the risk matrix for area of responsibilities. - Contribute proactively to the improvement of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Treasury function by leveraging technology, driving automation and defining best-in-class processes & procedures.   Requirements: - Minimum 5-8 years of relevant practical experience in an international treasury environment, preferably in a valuation function. - Master's degree in quantitative finance, applied / computational mathematics, physics or statistics is preferred. - Strong quantitative and analytic skills. - Sound product knowledge in Treasury, Derivative and Structured Products with experience in pricing model for derivatives and a solid understanding of market terms and practices. - Ability to communicate complex technical aspects of valuation effectively. - Proficiency with programming tools (i.e Python, C++) is preferred. - Expert spreadsheet and database skills with solid Bloomberg knowledge. - Detail oriented, conscientious and systematic. - Able to adhere to strict deadlines. - Highly motivated, able to work both independently and in a team. - Must be able to handle pressure well. - Strong organizational, critical thinking and customer service skills. - Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines. - Effective written and verbal communication skills in English. 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02/05/2024 - 23/05/2024
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Senior Global Technical Specialist - ICT4D - P4

Kenya, Nairobi Area, Nairobi - international fund for agricultural development ifad

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 local, national and international levels for policies that contribute to rural transformation. The Strategy and Knowledge Department (SKD) provides expert guidance on IFAD's strategic direction, thematic priorities and technical quality of IFAD operations. It plays a critical role in providing technical expertise to operational teams to enhance development effectiveness by generating and disseminating IFAD's development knowledge and evidence on strategic themes, and encouraging innovative application of cutting-edge global knowledge and evidence in IFAD investments to help countries tackle their most complex development challenges in fostering inclusive and sustainable rural transformation. SKD is composed of the: (i) Environment, Climate, Gender and Social Inclusion Division (ECG); (ii) Sustainable Production, Markets and Institutions Division (PMI); and (iii) Research and Impact Assessment Division (RIA).   Job Role The Senior Global Technical Specialist serves as IFAD's technical expert in their area of expertise. The position supports country/regional programs by providing state-of-the-art global technical advice throughout the project cycle (strategic and operational), as well as contributes to the corporate agenda, in their technical area of expertise.  Within their areas of responsibility, the Senior Global Technical Specialist exercises a high degree of independence in providing reliable programme delivery. The incumbent at this level performs the full complexity range of work independently, including the analysis and approval of complex and/or precedent setting cases with the aim to ensure cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support. The incumbent works collaboratively with the thematic Technical Specialists, Country Directors (CD)/Heads of Multi-country Offices (MCO) and other staff to ensure consistency, cohesion and synergy in the application of technical advice and provision of programme development support. Position specifics: The Senior Global Technical Specialist (ICT4D) serves as IFAD's technical expert in the area of ICT4D. The incumbent supports country/regional programs in the assigned Region(s) by providing state-of-the-art technical advice throughout the project cycle (strategic and operational), and contributes to the corporate agenda, knowledge building and dissemination as well as strategy and policy setting in their area of expertise. Within the field of responsibility (ICT4D), the Senior Global Technical Specialist (ICT4D) exercises a high degree of independence in providing technical support to the design and implementation of country programme and/or investment projects.   Key Functions and Results 1. SENIOR TECHNICAL ADVICE: The Senior Technical Specialist provides technically authoritative advice on their area of specialization to improve the capacity of IFAD to position itself as an influential global player in these domains, and to improve related national government policies and programmes and ensure IFAD is regarded as a trusted and valued partner. Accountabilities may include but are not limited to: (a) Providing IFAD staff and partners with up-to-date professional advice on policy, institutional and technical issues. (b) Contributing to ensure that IFAD senior management is regularly and adequately briefed to engage effectively in high level fora with policy implications for rural transformation. (c) Providing senior level technical expertise to the preparation of knowledge products aiming to advance IFAD's voice in the global debate on rural transformation, in close collaboration within SKD and IFAD.  2. KNOWLEDGE AND ADVISORY SERVICES: The Senior Technical Specialist enhances the development of viable and sustainable policies and supports regional and global thematic input through authoritative technical knowledge sharing for their area of specialization. The position will ensure access to the latest sources of knowledge and innovation, strengthen technical capacity and establish new knowledge and advisory partnerships. Accountabilities may include, but are not limited to: (i) Supporting intelligence gathering and analysis of debates relevant to inclusive and sustainable rural transformation in the global debate and facilitating knowledge sharing and experiences in this area within SKD, IFAD and other stakeholders in the global arena; (ii) Supporting the coordination of the relevant knowledge development and dissemination with institutions outside of IFAD, within the region concerned and national Institutions, disseminating knowledge and lessons learned with external partners and stakeholders through publication of Occasional Papers, journal articles, seminars and workshops, through electronic media and the development of new knowledge products and operational tools that are informed by learning from the field; (iii) Participating in IFAD-wide thematic discussions and developing appropriate technical and operation approaches of relevance to the country/divisional strategies and programmes; (iv) Planning and leading learning events to strengthen IFAD's knowledge and capacity to engage in global debates with policy implications for rural transformation.  3. PARTNERSHIP BUILDING AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES: Senior Technical Specialist develops and maintains a network of strategic partnerships that can help advance IFAD's mandate and messages around rural transformation in the global debate. The position develops peer contacts inside and outside IFAD to keep up-to-date on activities at the country and regional levels, to support joint advocacy and for knowledge sharing to enhance the Fund's profile as a highly competent and viable partner in development. Accountabilities may include: (a) Building partnerships with centers of excellence, complementary technical organizations and specialized departments of other development institutions (including United Nations agencies, International Financial Institutions, bilateral cooperation agencies, non-governmental organizations, and others) as strategic partners; (b) Strengthening IFAD's representation and communication in policy processes (including representing IFAD at international, regional, inter-agency meetings, seminars and conferences); (c) Developing and cultivating alliances in key global policy forums to strengthen IFAD's influence over time, with a strategic focus on specific themes in their area of specialization.  4. MONITORING, EVALUATION AND REPORTING: The Senior Technical Specialist supports the Director/Lead Technical Specialists in knowledge management and other monitoring and reporting activities to enhance country level programme and funding decisions. 5. MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Senior Technical Specialist is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources. This includes, among others, people management through support to recruitment of technical specialists and technical leadership/capacity development, coaching and mentoring of new and/or more junior staff, supervisory role and evaluation of performance of professionals and general service staff under their purview.   Position specifics: 6. TECHNICAL ADVICE TO COUNTRY PROGRAMMES AND CURRENT ICT4D INITIATIVES: The Senior GlobalTechnical Specialist (ICT4D) provides technical advice to selected country programmes in the assigned Region in the area of ICT4D in agriculture, markets/value chain, rural finance and agritech. Accountabilities may include:   - Providing technical advice in their area of technical expertise for the preparation of project design reports and supporting documents/annexes. The incumbent serves as a member of Project Design Teams (PDTs) for selected projects that require ICT4D inputs. - Preparation of project designs, to ensure ICT4D options are considered and used, providing technical support and proposing new technologies and/or identifying the tools and technologies that can be incorporated in IFAD projects/programmes. This would involve drafting technical content contributing to the project concept note and project design report, participating in design and implementation support missions to provide technical advice and input, drafting terms of reference, selecting and providing over-sight of qualified ICT4D consultants, facilitating technical inputs from other IFAD staff and/or others (e.g. centers of excellence, research institutions).  - Providing and/or coordinating targeted technical support and peer review to other select project designs. Participating in country delivery teams and providing technical, analytical inputs to IFAD's country strategic opportunity programmes (COSOPs) and Country Strategic Notes (CSNs), project designs as well as to other policy documents related to rural development and poverty reduction; support effective rural development projects with government and other local partners. - Supporting country programme teams that are implementing ICT4D initiatives in their portfolio (e.g. in the area of e-market platform, financial inclusion, digitization of business plans, etc.). Coordinating with HQ staff - Organizing and/or contributing to training and/or capacity building activities.  - Participating in project missions as necessary and pilot methods of analysis for IFAD projects; and - Review proposals for small and large grants as required.   7. IFAD ICT4D STRATEGY PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION: IFAD's ICT4D Strategy was approved by its Executive Board in December 2019. The Senior Technical Specialist will be guided by the Strategy to elaborate an action plan and lead on the implementation of prioritized activities in coordination with other relevant IFAD divisions and units in the assigned Region as well as in other Regions as required.  The incumbent will carry forward PMI's planned initiatives in the ICT4D sector (e.g. digitization of project data to attract private co-financing; potential partnerships with agricultural market platform players; etc.), and will propose new initiatives and ICT4D projects that are aligned with the ICT4D strategy in the area of rural finance, markets and enterprises, as well as partnerships with the private sector.  The incumbent will provide technical advice on various ICT4D project proposals and initiatives that may come-up and support the corporate agenda in this sector field.   8. POLICY ENGAGEMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS:  The incumbent develops and maintains a network of peer contacts and partners outside IFAD to keep abreast of recent developments and trends and facilitate brokering of partnerships. The incumbent will follow-up on existing partnership discussions with ICT companies interested in working with IFAD, as well as initiate new partnerships with relevant stakeholders, including in both the public and private sector, UN agencies, NGOs, etc.  On the  basis  of  their  thematic  expertise  and  skills  and  working  closely  with  the CDs, the Lead Global Technical Specialist, other Technical Specialists/Advisors, and with the Lead Regional Economists, the incumbent contributes to the development of relevant technical policies and strategies linked to ICT4D. The incumbent represents IFAD in technical policy fora that are of relevance in the area of technical expertise, and develops and maintains strategic technical partnerships with organizations, centres of excellence, research institutions and thematic platforms that are relevant for IFAD. 9. KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: The Senior Global Technical Specialist (ICT4D) will contribute to the generation, systematization and dissemination of knowledge, good practices and innovations in their thematic area of ICT4D and ensure there is cross-fertilization across the 5 regions. through specific knowledge products, toolkits, guidelines and learning events. The incumbent maintains a global network of peer contacts and partners outside IFAD to facilitate brokering of information and knowledge exchanges. The incumbent also builds and/or maintains communities of practice as well as a roster of qualified/certified consultants with ICT4D area of expertise.    Key Performance Indicators Assignments require the provision of authoritative technical expertise in the field of specialization. The impact of work by the incumbent directly affects country programmes and contributes to regional and corporate policy and strategy. The impact on the overall IFAD country and regional programmes is significant in projecting the Fund's role/capacity as a reliable, viable partner in development. Work is intricate in that it requires consideration of a wide range of technical factors and related data. Senior Regional Technical Specialists also select and provide oversight of external consultants, participate as experts in field missions and in the servicing of intergovernmental and expert group meetings of a technical nature.  Work at this level normally is not reviewed for technical accuracy. Senior Regional Technical Specialists thus exercise independence and initiative in assessing needs and advising governments when on field mission. Decisions are made on the research or analytical strategies to be followed in resolving problems of concern in the technical area. Established methods and procedures are adapted as necessary in order to achieve desired results.   Position specifics: The Senior Global Technical Specialist (ICT4D) is responsible for the technical quality of IFAD's key outputs and deliverables for ICT4D, and guides the organization's policy, partnerships, and knowledge management on these topics. The incumbent leads IFAD's strategies/policies, tools, guidelines and databases/evidence on digitalisation. Particular key performance indicators are linked to : Improved knowledge and technical capacities of IFAD's internal and external stakeholders to increase access and benefits from digitalisation; Increased uptake of ICT4D in IFAD's supported programmes; High IFAD's visibility in regional and global policy processes and networks relating to ICT4D; High quality management, design and implementation of programmes, grants and supplementary resources integrating ICT4D; Supporting the mainstreaming of climate, nutrition, gender and youth into programmes integrating digitalisation; collaborating with other experts in PMI to identify and lead the development of appropriate instruments and technologies related to ICT4D applications, partnerships with private sector and non-sovereign private sector operations; etc.; and use IFAD's technical guidelines and related technical tools to support design and implementation of projects.     Working Relationships The work relationships of Senior Global Technical Specialists involves the provision of technical advice and the negotiation and resolution of problems that arise in technical project design and appraisal, supervision/implementation support and in the preparation of studies and reports. The position serves as an expert in the area of agronomy and works with full technical independence in the provision of technical expertise and methodological guidance at the country level, as well as regionally as required. Contacts are with counterparts and senior officials within other United Nations organizations, IFIs governments, non-governmental and intergovernmental organizations,private sector research institutes and academia. In servicing intergovernmental bodies, expert and working groups and other meetings, the Senior Global Technical Specialist provides technical expertise and recommendations for investment, policy formulation and official conclusions in a consultative and Specialist capacity; the incumbent also may provide information regarding the organization's policies, and act as the representative of the organization. Maintain contacts to identify and evaluate emerging developments.   Position specifics: The Senior Global Technical Specialist (ICT4D) works directly with IFAD's country teams (Country Directors, Country Programme Officers, regional economists, portfolio advisors, etc.), other technical experts from PMI, ECG, and RIA, as well as other specialists, to lead and deliver IFAD's programme of loans and grants, non sovereign private sector operations, reimbursable technical assistance, as well as policies/strategies, studies, guiding notes, toolkits, stocktakes, etc., related to ICT4D. The incumbent also develops working relationships and networks with other IFIs, bilateral agencies, UN organizations, private sector, NGOs, research/academia, and other development partners working in the field of ICT4D. The incumbent leads and maintains these working relationships as IFAD's main representative and leading authority in the area of ICT4D, and is expected to work at the highest level of representation with government and non-government officials. The incumbent also guides their team in building these working relationships with internal and external partners.      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: Level - Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) from an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php in a job related field in a technically relevant area* Areas - System Engineer, Computer Science, Artificial intelligence, ICT, and related fields, etc  (*) Note:  For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in the IFAD's Human Resources Implementing Procedures.  Experience: - At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of information and communication technologies for development with strong technical experience in advising and implementing ICT solutions in agriculture development projects, markets/value chains development, rural finance and agritech and demonstrated understanding of development initiatives in the field of ICT4D in agricultural development. Languages: - English (4 - Excellent)   Skills: - 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) - 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)   Other Information Applicants should note that 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. 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. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews. 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 [IFAD Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Strategy](https://webapps.ifad.org/members/eb/134/docs/EB-2021-134-R-9.pdf) and [IFAD policy to preventing and responding 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 to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements.  [See here](https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://commonsystem.org/cp/calc.asp&data=05|01|c.lutz@ifad.org|292067e7b78048506a4208dbce5a58c3|dc231ce49c9443aab3110a314fbce932|0|0|638330659652205038|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=p2/Ce8B1Sc0UO68q0pPckU14hO1ejuvYy87/bR3npvo=&reserved=0).    This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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02/05/2024 - 13/05/2024
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Senior Operations Officer - GG

Morocco, Rabat-Sale, Rabat - international finance corporation

IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in over 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.   The IFC 3.0 strategy aims to stimulate more investment activity across emerging markets, especially in Low-Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict-affected States (FCS). We aim to create, deepen, and expand markets and design and develop impactful investment projects. This strategy is, in part, premised on improved country/sector diagnostic, strategic, and public sector engagement capabilities, which seek to: 1) resolve obstacles to private sector growth via diagnostic and strategic work that informs both IFC operations and relevant IBRD/IDA policy operations; and 2) overcome the shortage of investable projects in priority markets by proactively improving the private sector ecosystem at the country and regional level. Country Advisory and Economics Unit for North, West, and Central Africa within the Africa Vice Presidency was recently established due to the re-organization to drive the strategy.      CAE has a diverse portfolio in Morocco, spanning both advisory and analytics, covering a wide range of topics relevant to the country's private sector development. As the senior staff member of CAE in the Rabat office, the candidate is expected to lead activities and dialogue with the stakeholders in Morocco while also supporting other countries in North Africa. The position is based in Rabat. We seek a motivated and dynamic professional with strong analytical skills and policy-relevant experience in private sector development.   In this role, the selected candidate, reporting the Manager, CAE North, West and Central Africa, will serve as the Country Anchor for CAE in Morocco, playing a leading role across the various CAE tools and offerings. He/she will work closely with IFC Upstream, Investments and Advisory staff in Morocco as well as IBRD staff to design and ensure implementation of reforms that address bottlenecks faced by investors in IFC's priority sectors, using a variety of WBG tools and offerings. He/she will lead strategic initiatives, innovate new projects and build new business in line with the WBG/IFC country strategy, and deliver high quality Advisory engagements to the Government and private sector in Morocco and potentially across the Maghreb region.    Duties and Accountabilities: •  Lead business and project development in line with client and market needs while working collaboratively across WBG  •  Lead the implementation of projects by participate in senior level client meetings to provide technical advice and monitor progress in implementing relevant reforms to unlock investment. Moreover, support client in implementing recommendations and help trouble shoot as needed. •  Ensure high quality of project supervision and completion documents and provide quality control over client deliverables.  •  Lead the engagement with the relevant teams at the World Bank and IFC for reforms needed to unlock new markets and work collaboratively with Upstream teams.  •  Provide oversight of the advisory portfolio in Morocco and potentially in the Maghreb region for quality and consistency of approach. •  Lead the engagement with top management of the Government and private sector to improve the visibility of IFC. •  Organize knowledge sharing sessions across the region, •  Lead research and diagnostics relevant to our clients and stakeholders and to push our knowledge frontier on policy dialogue.  •  Manage resources – budget, STCs, etc. for effective project implementation  •  Develop technical capabilities of the broader practice group team through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing.   Selection Criteria •  Master's degree in Finance, Business, Economics or a closely related field, or professional certification (CPA, CFA). •  At least 8 years' experience in private sector development, with a focus on delivering private sector oriented reform projects in delivering advisory engagements.  •  Strong track record of working with the government clients.  Experience in Morocco is a plus. •  Understanding of IFC and WBG products/ instruments and where there are opportunities for cross-organizational collaboration. Demonstrable experience working on IFC and WBG products will be an advantage. •  Ability to design, negotiate and lead efforts to develop client offerings that reflect in-depth knowledge of thematic area and understanding of business case for how thematic focus will help client to improve their business. •  Ability to conceptualize and lead research and analytical projects that could ultimately lead to the opening of new markets and/or reframe thinking on thematic approaches to better meet IFC and WBG mandates. •  Excellent knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and aptitude to learn new systems is a must.  Ability to use project management systems is a plus. •  Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills plus fluency in English and French is must.  If the selected candidate is a current World Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 years term appointment.   [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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01/05/2024 - 10/05/2024
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Senior Investment Officer - GG

Turkey, Istanbul, Istanbul - international finance corporation

IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.   IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy (IFC 3.0) to stimulate more investment activity. This strategy calls for generating unique opportunities by proactively working "Upstream" to create, deepen, and expand markets and to imagine, design and implement investment projects. It requires taking a systematic approach to understanding the regulatory and sector bottlenecks that prevent the flow of private capital into productive investment in our member countries and addressing these bottlenecks through World Bank Group engagement on policy reforms and programmatic interventions at the country and sector level. This strategy also calls for working with Governments and World Bank colleagues to first seek private sector solutions to address development challenges - where such solutions are advisable and can be effective - and reserve public financing for projects only when other options are suboptimal. This approach is called the "Cascade".   IFC's Infrastructure and Natural Resources (INR) Department is looking to hire a Senior Investment Officer to join IFC's infrastructure investment team covering the MCT Region (Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan and Pakistan) to be based in Almaty, Istanbul or Tashkent. The selected candidate will provide expertise in the equity and structured mezzanine investment to the IFC Infrastructure regional industry teams primarily for the Central Asia and Türkiye (CAT) sub-region.  This role requires strong and demonstrated technical skills in sourcing, structuring, negotiating and executing equity and structured mezzanine transactions and in asset management. The Senior Investment Officer will also have a significant role in setting equity strategies, day-to-day business operations, equity and structured mezzanine business growth and portfolio management. He/she will work in close collaboration with the Global INR Equity team as well as the MCT INR Management team to: (i) formulate IFC's strategies for investing equity and structured mezzanine investments across the INR sectors; (ii) engage in business development; (iii) structure and execute transactions; (iv) manage assets from origination until exit; and (v) lead knowledge management on equity and mezzanine investing.   Roles and Responsibilities   The roles and responsibilities of the Senior Investment Officer will include, but will not be limited to:   New Business •  Responsible for the development of equity strategies and investment themes to target and grow the equity & structured mezzanine business of MCT INR, CAT sub-region in line with current trends in countries and sectors, and IFC strategies (corporate, industry, and country). •  Lead equity & structured mezzanine business development activities primarily in the CAT sub-region in line with investment themes. •  Lead and/or provide expertise and guidance to teams executing equity and structured mezzanine investments. •  Reinforce quality standards, structure robust equity / quasi equity investments and set return targets for equity/ quasi-equity transactions.   Equity and Structured Mezzanine Debt Portfolio Management •  Take leadership and responsibility for high-value/complex equity and structured mezzanine debt portfolio, including exits strategy formulation, working closely with deal teams and the MCT INR Management.  •  Ensure IFC delivers value creation at investee companies. •  Provide expertise and guidance to teams managing smaller equity investments. •  Support deal teams and MCT INR Management to devise and execute equity sales, ensuring consistency with portfolio strategies.  •  Work with deal teams and MCT INR Management to identify, appoint and support IFC's nominee directors to the boards of IFC investee companies.    Leadership and Knowledge Sharing •  Engage in mentoring and coaching of junior staff, provide on-the-job learning opportunities and ensure efficient and effective use of resources.  •  Ensure quality control of work products. •  Support a comprehensive program for increasing the knowledge and learning of equity and structured mezzanine investments execution and asset management.   Selection Criteria •  A Master's degree in finance or business and minimum 12 years of investment experience. •  Minimum 5 years of active principal investment experience at a private equity fund set up, in-house private equity team of a reputable asset manager or principal investment teams of sovereign wealth funds. •  Proven track record in sourcing, leading, negotiating, executing, and exiting private equity and structured mezzanine investments.  Infrastructure investment experience in Central Asia and Türkiye is a plus. •  Strong network of contacts among reputable M&A firms, companies in the INR sectors, private equity firms and institutional investors.  •  Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build the business. •  Ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines and to meet team objectives. •  Sound investment judgment, demonstrated ability to deliver results under time pressure.  •  Excellent interpersonal skills and openness to feedback. •  Recognized as a team player, strategic thinker and thought leader.  •  Strong written and verbal communications skills. •  Ability to collaborate closely other development finance institutions, strategic investors, commercial financial institutions, and institutional investors.  •  Ability to develop and manage relationships with C-Suite, board, and shareholders of investee companies.  •  Willingness and flexibility to travel and work across time zones.    [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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01/05/2024 - 12/05/2024
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Senior Investment Officer - GG

Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, Riyadh - international finance corporation

IFC a member of the World Bank Group is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023, IFC committed a record $43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity on a livable planet as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit www.ifc.org.   The Manufacturing, Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Industry Group plays an important role in supporting IFC's strategic priorities by making investments in the relevant sectors of MAS ('Services' includes health and education plus tourism, retail, and property). MAS sectors play a vital role in emerging markets by manufacturing goods and providing services for consumers/end users; their development helps address core needs and create jobs, thereby contributing to government revenue and stimulating growth. These sectors can account for as much as 80% of overall economic activity in a country. The MAS team covering the countries of the Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Pakistan, and Afghanistan (MCT) seeks a Senior Investment Officer for Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services in the Middle East, Central Asia, Pakistan, and Afghanistan region.  The selected candidate will provide leadership and expertise to IFC's equity & structured mezzanine business in the region. This role requires strong and demonstrated technical skills in structuring, negotiating, and executing equity & structured mezzanine transactions and in asset management.  The Senior Investment Officer will also report to the Regional Industry Manager and will have a significant role in setting equity strategies, day-to-day business operations, business growth, and portfolio management. He/she will work in close collaboration with the Global MAS team as well as the MCT MAS Management team to: (i) formulate IFC's strategies for investing equity and structured mezzanine investments across the MAS sectors; (ii) engage in business development; (iii) structure and execute transactions; (iv) manage assets from origination until exit; and (v) lead knowledge management on equity and mezzanine investing.   Roles and Responsibilities The roles and responsibilities of the Senior Investment Officer will include, but will not be limited to:   New Business •  Responsible for coordinating and providing substantive input to the development of equity strategies and investment themes to target and grow IFC's equity & structured mezzanine business of MCT MAS, in line with current trends in countries and sectors, and IFC strategies (corporate, industry, and country), under the overall direction of the Global Equity Head. •  Lead equity & structured mezzanine business development activities in the MCT region in line with investment themes. •  Lead and/or provide expertise and guidance to teams executing equity and structured mezzanine investments. •  Reinforce quality standards and structure robust equity / quasi-equity investments and set return targets for equity/ quasi-equity transactions.   Equity and Structured Mezzanine Debt Portfolio Management •  Take leadership and responsibility for high-value/complex and structured mezzanine debt portfolio, including exits strategy formulation, working closely with deal teams and the MCT INR Management. •  Ensure IFC delivers value creation at investee companies. •  Provide expertise and guidance to teams managing smaller equity investments in the regional equity portfolio. •  Support deal teams and MAS management to devise and execute equity sales, ensuring consistency with portfolio strategies. •  Work with deal teams and MAS management to identify, appoint, and support IFC's nominee directors to the boards of IFC investee companies.    Leadership and Knowledge Sharing •  Engage in mentoring and coaching of junior staff, provide on-the-job learning opportunities, and ensure efficient and effective use of resources. •  Ensure quality control of work products. •  Support a comprehensive program for increasing the knowledge and learning of equity & structured mezzanine investment execution and asset management.  •  Disseminate equity culture and lessons learned.   Selection Criteria •  A Master's degree in finance or business and a minimum of 12 years of investment experience. •  Minimum five years of active principal investment experience at a private equity fund setup, in-house private equity team of a reputable asset manager, or principal investment teams of sovereign wealth funds. •  Proven track record in sourcing, leading, negotiating, executing, and exiting private equity and structured mezzanine investments. Infrastructure investment experience in Central Asia and Turkiye is a plus. •  Strong network of contacts among companies in MAS and H&E sectors, private equity, and institutional investors. •  Sound investment judgment, demonstrated ability to deliver results under time pressure. •  Ability to develop innovative solutions and challenge the status quo to build the business. •  Ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines and to meet team objectives. •  Excellent interpersonal skills and openness to feedback. •  Recognized as a team player, strategic thinker, and thought leader. •  Strong written and verbal communication skills. •  Ability to collaborate closely with other development finance institutions, strategic investors, commercial, financial institutions, and institutional investors.  •  Ability to develop and manage relationships with C-Suite, board, and shareholders of investee companies, and ability to represent IFC externally with government, media, and other stakeholders. •  Willingness and flexibility to travel and work across time zones.   [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. 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