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Facility Intern

China, Beijing, Beijing - United Nations Development Programme

Background UNDP works in around 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do. UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas: - Sustainable development - Democratic governance and peace-building - Climate and disaster resilience The internship will be within the South South Team, Global Partnership Cluster of UNDP China office, which specifically focuses on engaging with China in its cooperation with countries and partners outside of China. Over the past decades, China has been increasingly engaging in international development and cooperating as part of China's wider approach to South-South cooperation - increasingly, this cooperation also involves multilateral development agencies. Here, UNDP has been at the forefront since signing a MoU with China in 2010 to expand the on-going domestic engagement of UNDP in China to also increasingly work together with Chinese institutions as part of China's global engagement. As a result, there are growing interests among general public, research institutes, and media outlets to better understand and get involved in issues related China's international development cooperation, including the role of multilateral organizations in development. The South South Team of UNDP China office is hiring an intern to provide programme support to both Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund (GDF) project and National Implementing Management (NIM) programmes/projects and work in close liaison with other teams within the UNDP China office, with international and local partners.   Duties and Responsibilities - Assisting in on-going GDF, NIM and other south-south and trilateral cooperation projects, supporting work of Team Leader and Programme Officers, including proposal revising, coordination, communication, data collection, etc. - Providing admin support including translation and interpretation, taking meeting minutes, conference booking, workshops preparation, etc. - Supporting coordination and communication with stakeholders, preparing reports and communication materials. Providing other support upon instructions from Team Leader and Programme Officers.   Competencies Professionalism: - Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems in south-south cooperation area - Ability to develop sources and conduct data collection using various methods - Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis - Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, and work under pressure - Showing pride in work and in achievements - Showing persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges Communication: - Speaking and writing clearly and effectively in both Chinese and English - Communicating effectively with team members - Adjusting language, tone, style and format to match the audience - Demonstrating openness in sharing information and coordination Teamwork: - Working collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals - Willing to learn from others and positively share ideas   Required Skills and Experience Education and Experience Degree in development-related field such as international relations, development studies, sociology or economics studies is desirable. Candidates must meet one of the following educational requirements: - Enrolled in a Master's or in a PhD programme - In the final year of a Bachelor's programme; - Or within one year after graduation from a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD programme, - Or be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program Language and Skills Language skills: - English and Mandarin Chinese required, particularly reading and writing; - Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. IT skills: - Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools; - Skills with PhotoShop or other design/video software would be an advantage.   REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Please submit your application with below documents in one PDF. For people who apply from UNDP Jobs, please note that the system will not accept the uploading of more than one document so please merge or scan all your documents into one prior to uploading. a) CV and letter of motivation b) Copy of school transcript c) Indicate if you will be financially supported by any institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation or scholarship programme, and the financial amount. *Candidate who didn't submit required documentation will not be further considered.   INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS - Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan and medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship. Any cost arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern. - The stipend will be paid monthly. Interns will have 1.5 days of leave per month. - Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed; Cost and arrangement for travel, visas, passports, accommodations and living expenses are the responsibility of the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or the intern. - Interns must not apply for or be appointed to a position that should be encumbered by a staff number during the period of their internship. Interns are expected to fulfil the terms of their internships. Therefore, the internship must not be foreshortened for the purposes of allowing an intern to apply for a position. - Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity.   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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12/03/2024 - 18/03/2024

Water and Sanitation (Senior) Specialist

Bolivia, La Paz, La Paz - Inter-American Development Bank

The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.   About this position We are looking for a Water and Sanitation Specialist or Senior Specialist to work in our Country Office in Bolivia to be in charge of the development of new operations (loans and technical assistance operations), supervision of the sector Bank's portfolio, technical dialogue with sectoral entities and partners, and other related activities undertaken by the Division in Bolivia, in the following areas: water resources, drinking water supply, sanitation and wastewater collection and treatment, urban drainage and solid waste management. You will work in the Water and Sanitation Division (WSA) of the Infrastructure and Energy (INE) Department. This team is responsible for conceptualizing, preparing, supporting the execution, and supervising the IDB's operations related to water and sanitation. We seek to ensure universal and sustainable access to high-quality water, sanitation, and solid waste management services to contribute to the sustainable economic growth of our member countries in Latin America and the Caribbean and a better quality of life for their citizens. WSA works with the country departments to design and implement country and regional financial and non-financial programs and projects and evaluates the development results of such interventions. It also performs quality enhancement functions for social development projects and programs, including guiding, designing, and preparing Bank products, execution, and analysis and mitigation of risks.   What you'll do: - Lead/provide recommendations into the Bank sector dialogue with government authorities, borrowing agencies, other lending entities and non-governmental agencies. - Lead/participate in the identification, preparation, and assessment of requests for project financing, with and without sovereign guarantee, including requests for technical assistance, in accordance with the Bank policies, and considering conditions of the country, institutional capacities, and financing mechanisms available. - Lead/participate in the execution and supervision of projects and activities carried out by the Bank, including comprehensive management of risks of projects in the portfolio. - Lead/contribute to the identification, preparation and development of studies and strategies, including policy and regulatory matters, in the water and sanitation sector. - Work with multidisciplinary teams in charge of the conceptual design and development of technically, institutionally, and financially innovative proposals to attend needs of national, regional and local government agencies, as well as those of the private sector. - Participate/contribute to regional initiatives of the Bank and strategic partners to be implemented in Bolivia, in close coordination with Bank's Country Office. - Provide technical guidance to borrowers, country offices, governments, and non-governmental agencies in fields of expertise and others related to Bank activities. - Work with other sectors and departments of the Bank to design, implement and monitor country and regional financial and non-financial programs and projects. Specific work and coordination with the Social and Environmental Safeguards team is required. - Lead/advise project teams in monitoring quality control of documents related to preparation of loan proposals, technical assistance operations and other activities. - Lead/implement the dissemination of research, analysis, and knowledge development activities. - Work independently with limited oversight. - Guide, coach, and mentor junior staff to develop technical expertise.    What you'll need - Education: You hold an undergraduate degree in engineering (Bsc or equivalent) with a master's degree (or equivalent graduate degree) in environmental engineering, civil / sanitary engineering or related fields. PhD in related areas will be a plus. - Experience: specialized knowledge and accumulated experience preferably in a multilateral or bilateral development institutions, in a public sector entity, a prestigious consulting firm, in a public or private water and sanitation service operating companies, a private sector group, in a recognize NGO with significant responsibility over portfolio, with at least 15 years of proven experience in the drinking water supply, sanitation and sewage treatment areas; management of water resources; urban storm drainage systems; and municipal solid waste management. Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams and country/regional sectoral dialogue will be highly valued. - Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and one of the other Bank official languages (English, French or Portuguese) is required.   Key Skills - Mentor and develop. - Promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. - Focus on clients. - Communicate and influence. - Innovate and try new things. - Performance in multidisciplinary teams.   Requirements - Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our [48-member countries](https://www.iadb.org/en/about-us/how-are-we-organized?open_accordion=9). We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. - Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.   Type of contract and duration - International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. What we offer - The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include: - A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net- of-tax basis. - Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave. - Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program which covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. - Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. - We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family, when it applies. - Hybrid and flexible work schedules - Health and wellbeing:  Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for employees. - Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. - Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others.   Our culture At the IDB Group we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application. Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application.   About the IDB Group The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean.   About IDB The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts groundbreaking research and provides policy advice, technical assistance and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region.   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](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support).  - 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. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.  - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 

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08/03/2024 - 29/03/2024

Shelter Advisor

Ukraine, Kharkiv Oblast, Kharkiv - Medair International

Role & Responsibilities Provide technical advice and support to field management and shelter staff. On a day-to-day basis this involves developing, leading, monitoring and evaluating the shelter, NFI, and infrastructure aspects of Medair intervention in Ukraine. It will include coordinating and networking at a senior level with national and regional authorities and other NGOs, providing capacity building for national and international staff, championing best practice in the shelter programmes, developing the sector strategy, seeking new funding opportunities based on the needs in shelter, NFI, and infrastructure, and contributing to the overall management of the country programme.   Project Overview Due to the conflict in Ukraine, there are vast shelter, infrastructure and non-food items (NFIs) needs – from support to collective centres where people who have fled their places are now staying; to supporting those rebuilding their homes after the conflict; to the rehabilitation of health facilities damaged; to supporting displaced people return or integrate. The role requires someone agile to provide technical advice in the Ukraine context and will involve travel to support our various bases, and mentoring Medair staff.   Workplace & Working conditions Field based position in Kharkiv, East Ukraine with frequent travels to other bases.   Starting Date / Initial Contract Details March 2024. Full time, 12 months.   Key Activity Areas Shelter Programme Oversight - Maintain an overview of the country shelter and NFI programme and of the regional context, with a view to strategically developing new projects in the emergency programme. - Develop the shelter and NFI country strategy in conjunction with other projects and PMs, PCs, and DCD and in-step with Medair's global shelter strategy. - Give technical advice to field managers and GSO on potential involvement in new shelter interventions and shelter capacity for implementation. - Provide technical support to the shelter and NFI teams in all project sites, including community engagement, the development of need assessments and analysis, the evaluation and impact analysis of current projects, and the writing of donor proposals and reports within the required timeframes. - Carry out regular monitoring visits with other field managers, ensuring project objectives are met within the stated timeframes and following recognized international standards. - Supervise and monitor the development of reporting systems for data collection, analysis, follow-up, and feedback to relevant staff, donors, partners, and other agencies. - Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability. - Responsible for the quality of all shelter and reconstruction projects in-country. - Cover Project Managers when they are on leave if necessary to ensure continuity of the projects. - Participate in exploratory assessments into new areas and be part of the spearhead team to assess urgent needs, level of damage, market feasibility, and recovery rate in new areas. Representation - Develop and maintain relationships with UN, NGOs, donors, partners and other stakeholders, with the objective of raising public awareness of Medair and ensuring good co-operation and partnerships. - Seek out relevant networks or task groups on specific shelter-related humanitarian aid issues and actively participate, if possible. - Accompany donors on field trips, as requested, and ensure programme details are transmitted in a timely and professional manner. Staff Management - Be involved in the recruitment of shelter staff for the country programme, providing advice on technical skills and experience as requested. - Ensure that all shelter staff are adequately trained and, if necessary, create possibilities for capacity building, mentoring and coaching, within budget constraints. Plan and develop training material. - Support line managers in inductions and appraisals of shelter staff, particularly technical skills. Financial Management - Work with the relevant field managers and GSO staff to plan and construct shelter budgets. - Ensure the shelter project expenditure is in line with approved budgets, advising on potential under / over spend and recommending appropriate corrective action. Quality Management - Promote and use the Medair e-library and other operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats are used and guidelines are followed. - Ensure shelter projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and in accordance with Medair, donor, country and international standards e.g. Sphere and HAP standards, CHS, etc. - Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations on the quality of shelter or NFI programmes and interventions during field visits and at other relevant times. - Maintain a resource library for the shelter team and keep up-to-date with the latest trends and updates within the sector. Ensure all shelter staff have access to necessary and appropriate information. Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning - In coordination, with Shelter and the MEAL team, ensure the development and adoption of a monitoring and evaluation framework, key indicators and quality benchmarks for Shelter that helps each project to improve quality of reporting, clearly articulate progress and impact of projects, identify issues for advocacy and input for new programmes/projects in the future. - Ensure active dissemination of programme findings and lessons learned through the production of high technical quality lessons learned documents and their effective dissemination to key stakeholders. Team Spiritual Life - Reflect the values of Medair in everyday life: with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, external contacts... - Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of Medair: devotions, prayers, words of encouragement... This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a technical field, preferably in civil engineering, architecture or construction management. - Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written).  Experience - Relevant post-qualification professional experience in a management position in the construction field (e.g., design, supervision of projects). - Significant humanitarian experience of five (5) years in shelter programming (design, construction, and evaluation). - Strong commitment to capacity building of shelter staff and partners with the willingness to adopt participatory approaches. Experience writing donor proposals - Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate clearly and effectively at all levels, considering cultural and language difficulties. - Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets. - Ability to present complex information succinctly and compellingly. - Ability and willingness to remain flexible in work practices and hours. - Previous demonstrable experience in running NFI and/or Cash distribution programmes. - Previous experience in project management and the management of a team (technical team of engineers/shelter team) and liaison with a wide range of stakeholders for the implementation of projects. - Experience of and commitment to working through systems of community participation and accountability. - Knowledge of humanitarian essentials, Sphere and Core Humanitarian Standards, and other international humanitarian guidelines and protocols. - Advanced planning, assessment, and analytical skills. Advanced leadership and project management skills. Committed to consultative and servant leadership. - Computer literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.  How to applyPlease ensure you are fully aware of the: a) [Medair organizational values](https://www.medair.org/jobs/our-culture/) b) Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, [Medair's accountability policies and best practices](https://www.medair.org/accountability/). c) [Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)](https://www.medair.org/jobs/roc/) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions). Application Process To apply, go to this vacancy on our [Medair Page.](https://www.medair.org/positions/shelter-infrastructure-shelter-advisor-ukr/) Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.

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