WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. Are you a senior Technology professional interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people? If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, July 12, 2022 (11:59 PM CET) WHO WE ARE The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world's largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: [UN World Food Programme (WFP)](https://www.wfp.org/) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldFoodProgramme), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-food-programme/posts/?feedView=all), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/worldfoodprogramme/?hl=en), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/WFP?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author). WHY JOIN US? - WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate - WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment - WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities - A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe - We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section) ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT WFP Technology Division (TEC, formerly known as the IT Division) is the digital business engine of the World Food Programme, providing the business with multi-pronged and resilient technical capabilities able to respond with the agility required in humanitarian operations. Technology and connectivity are rapidly reaching some of the most vulnerable people and places affected by crisis, but they are also increasingly expanding to the services responding to those same crises. As one of the main humanitarian actors, WFP has the opportunity and the obligation to leverage data and technology to better know and serve those in need by digitally transforming the way it works. Such ambition led to a plan aimed at establishing, integrating, and mainstreaming the core elements of an end-to-end digital business process. The Technology Division (TEC) has embarked in a transformation journey to become a flexible, customer-centric, digital leader and is currently looking for a Planning and Control Manager to join the Resource Management Branch (TECR) and lead the way in diving greater discipline and planning across the TEC function. This will be achieved by an analytical, target-driven and evidence-based approach reinforcing analysis on TEC performance and compliance, delivery of commitments and continuous improvement practices (in programme/risk and inventory management) supporting WFP Strategic Plan and the IT Strategy. This position is based in HQ, Rome and reports to Chief TECR. THE ROLE The Planning and Control Manager will contribute to overseeing the successful implementation of a comprehensive workplan across the division in a consistent and coordinated manner by ensuring resources are linked with outcomes. You will provide strategic, managerial and operational support to the Technology Division in the achievement of results, work closely with Branches focal points and Programme Managers to ensure projects and programmes are effectively and efficiently implemented and support/lead multiple initiatives to improve planning and administrative processes. You will also advise and make recommendations to establish effective risk assessment and risk management activities; ensure the application of controls and compliance with policies and procedures; lead the implementation and centralization of inventory management strategies within the division and contribute to the overall effectiveness of operations and optimization of TEC resources through continuous improvement practices. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) - Drive the development and monitoring of a holistic yearly work plan for TEC by ensuring resources are linked with outcomes while driving and coordinating the planning activity between Branches. - Contribute towards the development of a wide variety of programmes/initiatives, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with the IT Strategy and the divisional goals; - In collaboration with Fund Management, provide inputs for the creation of the 2023 Annual Budget Plan and refine the previous exercise- lead sessions with branch focal points, define clear activities and KPIs. - Coordinate the development of systems and tools that ensure effective performance reporting in line with WFP and UN policies and practices (serve as focal point for corporate reporting). Identify gaps and challenges in existing reporting systems, gather information, generate strategies and devise effective solutions to be implemented. - Ensure that sound project management processes are established and maintained, and facilitate Project Management knowledge sharing across the Division; - Drive change processes ensuring that change initiatives focus upon improving performance; - Ensure risk management is embedded in planning and decision making through leading the development and monitoring of key risk metrics and indicators, regular updates of risk registers, and progress on the implementation of risk mitigation actions. - Coordinate all TEC Branches and deal with Enterprise Risk Management Division (RMR) to ensure the Risk Registers are continuously reviewed, updated and communicated to the respective stakeholders. - Manage the implementation and centralization of inventory management strategies within the division in coordination with all MSD- Asset team and TEC Branches to reduce count discrepancies and make the best use of resources. - Oversee TEC Administration pool (which directly reports to Chief TECR and functionally reports to Chiefs' branches) to optimize business operations in the Division (e.g. procurement orders, travel management, space management) and create opportunities of efficiency, cost-effectiveness and improvement of timeliness of operations and services. - Promote an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration. - Other duties as needed. QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: You have: - Advanced University degree in economics, business administration, project management or related field or First University degree with additional years of relevant experience. EXPERIENCE: You have: - Minimum 8 years of relevant post-graduate professional experience in the following fields of work: programme/project management, planning and inventory management, risk management and strategic advisory support or oversight to senior management. - Experience in analyzing and translating user requirements into new business processes and applications. - Ability to operate in distributed/decentralized teams, and engage with and support partners. - Ability to perform under pressure, to multi-task, to navigate through multiple priorities and conflicting requests. - Ability to work independently through appropriate personal initiative and regular follow-ups. - Highly developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to influence and adapt communication styles to different situations and individuals. - Collaborative hands-on team member and relationship- builder with a facilitative nature and strong business partnering skills towards colleagues and stakeholders. - Positive and resilient, passionate about change and driven to exceeding client's expectations through exceptional delivery. - Ability to provide guidance to staff to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: You have: - Advanced technical knowledge in monitoring and data analysis through professional work experiences. - Excellent ability in implementing monitoring activities, data gathering and analysis. - Understanding of the technologies available in the market. - Outstanding communicator, verbal and written. Demonstrated negotiating, cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills. - Strong organizational, prioritization, project and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate and track multiple projects simultaneously and able to work under pressure. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Results focus and detail-oriented. - Effectiveness orientation and proactivity. - Strong sense of responsibility, confidentiality and accountability. - Interpersonal Relations and behavioral flexibility. LANGUAGE: You have: - Fluency (level C) in English language. - Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (A WFP's working language) WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK - These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. - Leads by Example with IntegrityDrives Results and Delivers on CommitmentsFosters Inclusive and Collaborative TeamworkApplies Strategic ThinkingBuilds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships - Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others - Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change - Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth - Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things - Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period for up to 4 years and is open to all nationalities. The position is based in Rome, Italy and the selected candidate will be expected to be based in Rome. Incumbents of LFT positions are not eligible to apply for other mobile positions advertised internally through the Reassignment. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org), including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance. If you are a member of the WFP Fit Pool and in case you are selected for this role, please note that your FIT Pool membership will be put on hold for 1 year (probation period) following this period the member can be put forward for FIT Pool positions at the discretion of the Staffing Coordinator. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION - We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). - Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. - Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language - Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter - Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time - Please contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application - Only shortlisted candidates will be notified All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. Are you a senior Technology professional with solid project & programme management experience interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organization investing in its people? If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, July 6, 2022 (11:59 PM CET) WHO WE ARE The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world's largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: [UN World Food Programme (WFP)](https://www.wfp.org/) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldFoodProgramme), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-food-programme/posts/?feedView=all), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/worldfoodprogramme/?hl=en), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/WFP?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author). WHY JOIN US? - WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate - WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse, and multicultural working environment - WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of training, accreditation, coaching, mentorship, and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities - A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across the various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe - We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section) ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT WFP Technology Division (TEC, formerly known as the IT Division) is the digital business engine of the World Food Programme, providing the business with multi-pronged and resilient technical capabilities able to respond with the agility required in humanitarian operations. The Technology Division has embarked in a transformation journey to become a flexible, customer-centric, digital leader. This requires the Office of the Director of TEC to be strategically supported by an analytical, target-driven and highly organized individual who can ensure projects and programmes are effectively and efficiently implemented to meet goals and requirements THE ROLE Under the direct supervision of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Director of TEC based in HQ-Rome, the Executive Manager will work closely with TEC Management and TEC branches to contribute to overseeing the successful implementation of and coordination across all division-wide activities. As Executive Manager, you will either lead or contribute to multiple initiatives. Where the development has already taken place, you will be expected to transform these initiatives into action, overseeing the day-to-day delivery by working with a broad range of colleagues, partners (internally and externally) and other stakeholders. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) - Strategically advice the CIO & Director, Technology Division on priorities, divisional programmes and initiatives supporting a transformational change management process; - Facilitate transformational change management and contribute towards the development of a wide variety of programmes/initiatives, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with TEC Strategy and the divisional goals; - Establish continuous liaison and collaboration with internal and external counterparts to ensure effective relationships, monitor ongoing projects and highlight potential risks to project delivery; - Develop new partnerships in collaboration with TEC Partnerships Officer and maintain established strategic partnerships to identify opportunities for collaborative approaches and initiatives; - Develop and coordinate data gathering/inputs for cross-divisional and corporate reporting and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained; - Provide advice, identifying and managing potential risks, and supporting the definition, implementation and tracking of the Office of Director's work plan; - Provide input to support the Director's engagements in the field, ensuring preparatory work and follow-up of selected meetings and official missions; - Collaborate cross-functionally to develop divisional processes for managing strategic work and ensure seamless handover to appropriate branches within TEC for further implementation at the operational level; - Proactively contribute ideas for improvement to systems, techniques, tools, processes and procedures - Lead and motivate the Office of Director's back-office resource, providing coaching, training and guidance to ensure appropriate development and enable high performance; - Provide substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, workshops, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations; - Formulate and collect feedback and report on lessons learned; - Coordinate high-level events; - Other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS Education: - Advanced University degree in economics, business administration, political science, project management or related field, or First University degree with additional years of experience. Experience: - Minimum 8 years of relevant experience at the international level in programme management, project management and strategic advisory support to senior management. - Proven experience in developing and implementing complex organization wide programmes, initiatives, and projects. - Experience in managing complex stakeholders' engagement. - Understanding of the humanitarian context is an asset. Knowledge & Skills: - Strong change and project management skills. - Excellent ability in implementing monitoring activities, data gathering and analysis. - Collaborative hands-on team member and relationship-builder with a facilitative nature and strong business partnering skills towards colleagues and stakeholders. - Outstanding communication skills, verbal and written, excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. - Resilient, energetic, enthusiastic, and inclusive; creating or responding constructively to challenging new ideas and inputs. - Able to influence and negotiate with any kind of stakeholders. - Solid organizational, prioritization and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate and track multiple projects simultaneously, and to work under pressure. - Results and detail oriented. - Ethics and values. - Teamwork. - Strong Client Orientation. - Cognitive Capacity. - Interpersonal Relations. - Behavioural Flexibility. Language: - International Professional: Fluency (level C) in English language. - Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP's working language, Portuguese. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK - These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. - Leads by Example with IntegrityDrives Results and Delivers on CommitmentsFosters Inclusive and Collaborative TeamworkApplies Strategic ThinkingBuilds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships - Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others - Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change - Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth - Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things - Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Limited Fixed-Term Appointment (LFT) position is a non-mobile staff appointment in the international professional category for a limited period for up to 4 years and is open to all nationalities. The position is based in Rome, Italy and the selected candidate will be expected to be based in Rome. Incumbents of LFT positions are not eligible to apply for other mobile positions advertised internally through the Reassignment. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org), including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance. If you are a member of the WFP Fit Pool and in case you are selected for this role, please note that your FIT Pool membership will be put on hold for 1 year (probation period) following this period the member can be put forward for FIT Pool positions at the discretion of the Staffing Coordinator. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION - We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete, and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable). - Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application. - Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language - Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter - Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time - Please contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application - Only shortlisted candidates will be notified All employment decisions are made on the basis of organizational needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications. WFP is committed to providing an inclusive work environment free of sexual exploitation and abuse, all forms of discrimination, any kind of harassment, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. Therefore, all selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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Doing the right thing. We are active in Switzerland and 20 countries on four continents. Join us with a commitment to help us bring about a more caring society, as Short-term Consultancy:Preparation of the Strategy for the Advisory Service in Agriculture and Rural Development (SASARD) 2023-2026 in the frame of the program 'Sustainable and inclusive rural economic development (SIRED)', funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation (ADC) Caritas Switzerland is an independent Swiss NGO, engaged in Switzerland and in more than 20 countries worldwide, including Kosovo. Our mission is to prevent, combat, and eradicate poverty in a sustainable manner. To achieve this goal, Caritas employs a policy of equity: we support inclusive communities with opportunities for everyone regardless of their ethnic background, group affiliation, or gender. Caritas Switzerland has been working in Kosovo since 1999, focusing on social inclusion, rural development, and rehabilitation. Based on the Strategy 2021-2025, our central themes are Income, Climate Change, and Migration. Caritas Switzerland in Kosovo is implementing a highly regarded agricultural project which aims at contributing to the socio-economic development of the country by supporting farmers and the sector in income generation and new employment opportunities, funded by the Austrian Development Cooperation and Prishtina municipality. In particular, the SIRED project contributes to more sustainable and inclusive market systems by increasing the participation of producers and market actors and enhancing their income and productivity, thus contributing to poverty reduction for rural populations, particularly women and marginalized groups. The main objective/purpose of this assignment is to actively contribute to, in terms of leading the process and document development, the preparation of SASARD 2023-2026. Deliverables and Timeframe The assignment is planned to start by end of July 2022 earliest and to be completed by mid-December 2022. The submission of the final document is until 25the December 2022. A maximum of 50 working days are foreseen for international and local experts jointly. Deliverables (in English) include an inception report, the presentation of preliminary findings, and a final consultancy report. Qualifications - Master's degree in agriculture, Agro Economics, Public Administration, or other fields relevant to the assignment. - At least 5 years of experience in advisory/extension service in the agriculture sector. - At least 5 years of experience and good knowledge in developing strategic action plans for the advisory Services and rural development and other strategic development documents. - Experience in implementation of projects and programs in the field of implementation of standards and EU's 'acquis' in agriculture and rural development. - Recognition of the advisory/extension service sector framework of the country and the EU. - Fluency in English. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Working experience in the Balkans is preferred; Knowledge of Albanian or Serbian is a plus. Offer Submission Please submit your application in line with the Terms of References (ToRs) by 10.07.2022 through the link below. Please find the ToRs for further information on the consultancy and application procedure here: Terms of References Apply here For further inquiries, applicants may contact kosovo(at)caritas.ch with [vrruka(at)caritas.ch](mailto:vrruka@caritas.ch) in CC. Caritas Switzerland, Adligenswilerstrasse 15, 6002 Lucernewww.caritas.ch
Background 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. The Programme Specialist (Private Sector Development and Finance) is part of the Economic and Policy Analysis Unit (EPAU) team, reporting directly to UNDP's Senior Economist in Mozambique. The work of the Economic and Policy Analysis Unit focuses on helping advance the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs in the country, with a focus on economic development issues. It does this through high quality strategic policy work, including through: (1) evidence-based policy analysis and research on sustainable development matters; (2) the provision of technical assistance and project support to government and other national counterparts in the areas of development policy, economics and finance; and (3) support to national policy dialogues on sustainable development matters. The work of EPAU directly contributes to the implementation of UNDP's 2022-2026 Country Programme Document (CPD) for Mozambique through its support to CPD programme strategic priority on "inclusive economic recovery and diversification, and sustainable livelihoods", as well as to the overall implementation of the 2022-2026 CPD through the provision of strategic advisory support on sustainable development issues. In doing so, it contributes to the implementation to the UN's Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Mozambique, in particular Outcome 2.1 of the UNSDCF, which seeks to ensure that "By 2026, more people, particularly women and youths, participate in benefit from a more diversified, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth based on increased production, productivity, and greater value-added chains", as well as to Mozambique's national priority of boosting economic growth, productivity and job generation, as reflected in the government's 2020-2024 five-year development plan (Plano Quinquenal do Governo, 2020-2024, Prioridade II). Position Purpose: Against this background, the UNDP country office in Mozambique is seeking to recruit a programme specialist at the P3-level to lead the implementation, management and development of UNDP's programme portfolio in the areas of private sector development and finance. Under the overall supervision of the Mozambique Country Office senior economist, the incumbent will coordinate the implementation of the "Supporting Informal Enterprises Transition Towards Sustainable Growth and Formalization in ACP Countries" project in Mozambique, for which UNDP has already secured funding from the EU through its Africa Finance Sector Hub (AFSH) and which is to be implemented in partnership with the Organization of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS) and, at the country level, with the International Labour Organization (ILO). Beyond the implementation of this project, the incumbent will also contribute to develop, expand and manage UNDP's Private Sector Development & Finance programme portfolio in areas such as international trade, private sector development, the informal economy, or inclusive finance, among others, seeking synergies with other parts of the UNDP programme in Mozambique and tapping into the expertise available in UNDP's Global Policy Network. In addition, s/he will contribute to the analytical work of the unit. Duties and Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the UNDP Senior economist in Mozambique, the Private Sector Development & Finance Programme Specialist is responsible for the following: - Coordinate the implementation of UNDP's programme interventions in Mozambique on the informal economy. - Contribute to grow, develop and manage UNDP's programme portfolio in Mozambique in the areas of Private Sector Development & Finance. - Support the analytical and policy work of the UNDP senior economist and assist other units in the UNDP country office in Mozambique on private sector development and finance issues. - Coordinate the implementation of UNDP's programme interventions in Mozambique on the informal economy: - Coordinate the implementation in Mozambique of UNDP's "Supporting Informal Enterprises Transition Towards Sustainable Growth and Formalization in ACP Countries" project; - Support the setup of the project, including the development of the project stakeholder engagement strategy, the set-up of its ecosystem platform, the organization of the project launch and the production of relevant baseline studies; - Ensure that the project complies with all project and corporate requirements, as well as those of external donors to the project, including those from the EU; - Manage relationships and regularly engage with project counterparts in Mozambique, including with government partners, responsible parties, donors, etc. - As Mozambique focal point, liaise with the UNDP team in Pretoria responsible for managing the "Supporting Informal Enterprises Transition Towards Sustainable Growth and Formalization in ACP Countries" project; - Actively explore opportunities for further collaboration within UNDP's Global Policy Network in areas relevant for the informal economy, as well as with other OACP and EU initiatives, platforms and projects; - Build networks and partnerships for effective implementation of the project; - Explore synergies with other UNDP programme interventions in Mozambique and grow and development the UNDP portfolio on the informal economy; - The Programme Specialist's work on the "Supporting Informal Enterprises Transition Towards Sustainable Growth and Formalization" project will be managed under a matrix-system, with dual reporting lines to the UNDP senior economist in Mozambique and to the Global Project Manager at the Africa Finance Sector Hub. - Contribute to grow, develop and manage UNDP's programme portfolio in Mozambique in the areas of Private Sector Development & Finance: - Seek opportunities for programme development in areas related to Private Sector Development & Finance, including trade, private sector development, inclusive and innovative finance, finance for development, extractive industries, economic and development policy; - Contribute to the development of projects and other programme interventions in the areas of Private Sector Development & Finance under UNDP's 2022-2026 Country Programme Document; - Actively engage with key actors and in relevant forums in Mozambique in the areas of Private Sector Development & Finance, including actors in government (e.g., Ministries of industry and trade, economy and finance, mineral resources), the private and financial sectors and development partners; - Assist UNDP's Country Office resource mobilization efforts in the areas of Private Sector Development & Finance with a view of building up a project pipeline in this area; - Support the day-to-day management and unit work-planning needs of the Economic and Policy Analysis Unit (EPAU) and its project portfolio; - Regularly engage with UNDP CO Operations manager and his/her team, as well as with the Programme Management Support Unit to ensure smooth operational management on EPAU's activities and full compliance with corporate requirements. - Support the analytical and policy work of the UNDP senior economist and advise other parts of the UNDP programme in Mozambique on Finance & Economics issues: - Support and engage in the analytical, policy and policy research work of the UNDP senior economist in Mozambique; - Seek synergies between the policy, research and analytical work of EPAU and its project portfolio in the areas of Finance & Economics; - Engage with other parts of the UNDP programme in Mozambique advising on matters regarding Finance & Economics; - Seek synergies and collaborations with other units in the UNDP country office in Mozambique; Competencies Core Competencies: Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact. Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems. Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences. Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands. Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results. Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration. Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity. Technical/Cross-functional Copetencies: Business Management: Results-based Management: Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Business Management: Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals. Business Management: Resource Mobilization: Ability to identify funding sources, match funding needs (programmes/projects/initiatives) with funding opportunities and establish a plan to meet funding requirements. Business Management: Partnership Management: Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies. Business development: Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Business Direction & Strategy: Entrepreneurial Thinking: Ability to create clarity around UNDP value proposition to beneficiaries and partners and to develop service offers responding to client needs based on UNDP's organizational priorities and mandate. Required Skills and Experience Education: - Master's degree or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related fields or; - A Bachelor degree with additional 2 years of relevant experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master's degree Experience: - Minimum 5 years (with Masters degree) or 7 years (Bachelor degree) of progressively responsible experience in programme management and development, at least 3 of which at the country level will be required; - Demonstrated experience in the areas of private sector development, finance and trade, developing implementing projects with national counterparts, including national governments and private sector actors; - Work experience in LDCs settings would be an asset; - Demonstrated project management experience. Specific work experience implementing policy-related projects would be an asset; - Exposure to Business Economic Reform work. Specific experience with initiatives to support and incentivize formalization would be an asset; - Work experience with the UN, the EU and other international organizations would be an asset; - Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a multicultural environment involving different type of stakeholders; - Strong communication, team building, facilitation and presentation skills; - Excellent innovation and analytical skills; Language Requirements: - Proficiency in oral and written English. - Working knowledge of Portuguese will be an asset. ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). - For Swiss nationals who are invited to an interview or assessment center: - Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government: recruitment@cinfo.ch - Benefit from free interview preparation by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). 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Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit [www.worldbank.org](http://www.worldbank.org/) The Agriculture and Food team in the Latin America and Caribbean Region (SLCAG) working under the direction of the Latin America & Caribbean Sustainable Development Department (SLCDR), helps countries tackle their most complex development challenges, including in the areas of Climate Change, and resilient, inclusive, sustainable and efficient recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. SLCAG's work program covers seven LAC Country Management Units (CMUs), and is led by a Practice Manager (PM), and a team of agricultural economists and specialists based at HQ in Washington, DC and across six country offices. The Unit manages a large operational portfolio and several analytical tasks. Looking ahead, there is a growing need for engagement on agriculture policy reforms through Program-for-Results (PforRs) and Development Policy Financing (DPFs), as well as Reimbursable Advisory services (RASs) and cutting-edge analytics to support the LAC agri-food system's green, resilient and inclusive transformation. SLCAG works in a collaborative manner with other GPs in landscape management, irrigation, fisheries, land use, nutrition, rural risk/insurance and policies. The focus of the team's work going forward is on the future of agri-food systems, green and resilient transitions, including inclusiveness, diversification of economies, jobs, agricultural competitiveness and linking farmers to markets, one health, leveraging the private sector, climate-smart agriculture, digital agriculture, financial innovation, resilience, post-COVID recovery, and fragility and conflict, regional and cross-GP collaboration. Duties & Accountabilities: The WBG is recruiting a Lead Agriculture Economist based in the field, in Panama City, Panama or another country office in Latin America and Caribbean Region (TBD). The Lead Agriculture Economist will report to the SLCAG PM and assist in the delivery of the Unit's work program, assurance of quality, interaction with internal and external clients, including the private sector, staff development and partnerships for a part of the Region and lead a number of specific tasks. The primary responsibility of the Lead Agriculture Economist will be to work closely with the PM and team members in providing leadership on strategic dialogue with Clients and CMUs as required, opening up new business development opportunities and driving technical and strategic innovations in support of the development and implementation of SLCAG's work program across the LAC Region. The Lead Agriculture Economist will work closely with the other SLCDR practice units, as well as other PGs in the Region and beyond, as well as IFC, MIGA colleagues, and relevant external partners. S/he will participate in a leading and supporting role in the supervision of complex operations, preparation of new operations and carrying out specific pieces of high priority Advisory Services and Analytics (ASAs) or Reimbursable Advisory Services (RASs). S/he will generate cutting-edge technical knowledge and provide thought leadership and mentoring. S/he will assist the PM in overseeing the Unit's work program and will be expected to define and lead the policy and reform dialogue in selected countries, support and guide others in the Unit, contribute to broader SD and AGF engagements and dialogue, lead and oversee analytical and lending work of the Unit or contribute to core analytic pieces for the country engagement as needed and proactively engage and seek opportunities for business engagement and support the Unit's achievements of milestones and targets. S/he will work closely with the Unit's PM on the day-to-day management of the Unit. The Lead Agriculture Economist's responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to the following: * Provide technical, analytical and operational thought leadership to the development and implementation of the Unit's work program, with special emphasis on the design of green, resilient, inclusive solutions, that are transformative. * Lead complex operations as Task Team Leader (TTL), both in agriculture and multi-sectoral operations, assuring high technical and operational quality in all stages of the projects and other financial instruments such as DPFs, IPFs, PforRs, RASs, and Trust Funds. * Provide substantive support to SLCAG task teams in the design and implementation of new lending projects and programs, knowledge products and analytical reports. * Lead/initiate/participate in high-level and quality of engagement and just-in-time dialogue with key government stakeholders on the strategic program and policy. * Lead or actively engage in key stakeholder dialogue and represent the Unit at relevant events and speaking engagements. Collaborate and engage with partners to identify cooperation opportunities and leverage financial and intellectual resources to complement unit resources. * Remain current with relevant analytical work on agriculture development, stay up-to-date on key operational designs and implementation experiences, and identify opportunities to address existing or emerging needs in the agricultural sector by bringing in experience from other countries within the Region and/or other regions. * Assume an active role in engagement with various CMUs with the aim to ensure adequate and appropriate integration of relevant aspects of the agriculture and rural development agenda in core Bank products, including country partnership/assistance strategy, strategic country diagnostics, policy notes, country economic memorandum and similar. * Serve as an active member of the broader SLCDR team, contributing to the Region's strategic scale- up of support for the agri-food system's green, resilient and inclusive transformation. * Provide mentoring, advice and support to colleagues who are themselves TTLs of demanding operations. * Support the PM of SLCAG by contributing to corporate, regional, and unit-level initiatives when requested and represent the Bank, SLCDR and SLCAG at public events with agriculture sector focus as needed. Selection Criteria The Lead Agriculture Economist will have outstanding, proven technical expertise, client engagement and operational experiences in agri-food systems and versed in key issues across SD. S/he will be well-versed in the WBG's operational and reform dialogue on agriculture and food systems. In addition to meeting the WBG-wide requirements for a grade GH level position, it is expected that the successful candidate will meet the following selection criteria: * Masters in economics, development economics, natural resources economics, or agricultural economics (PhD desired). * At least 12 years of relevant professional experience related to agriculture economics, agribusiness, finance, labor, climate studies, and other disciplines related to food systems. Experience in at least two regions, a corporate assignment or similar experience that builds global expertise and client-facing skills; * Recognized by peers and/or managers for cutting-edge disciplinary knowledge as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and the ability to identify and pro-actively solve operational issues and problems; * Ability to lead in the sharing of best practices, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients and partners, articulating ideas orally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels, prioritizing among competing responsibilities and work under deadlines; * Ability to think innovatively and strategically in dealing with policy issues while maintaining a strong client focus; * Ability to gather inputs, assess risks, consider impact and articulate benefits of decisions for internal and external stakeholders over the long term; * Excellent presentation skills and public speaking ability; * Excellent spoken and written English and Spanish. Fluency in Portuguese and/or French desirable. * Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and team skills with ability to think innovatively and strategically to find balanced, pragmatic and implementable solutions; * Team player and leader able to function in a fast-paced, multi-sectoral and multi-cultural environment; * Willingness and ability to travel. Competencies: Project Management. Demonstrates in depth knowledge and understanding of the project management concepts, as they relate to the implementation of complex, multi-functional projects in varied geographical and economic conditions. Agriculture Policy, Strategy, and Institutions. Deep understanding of agriculture policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations and linkages of agriculture with other areas of development. Policy Dialogue Skills. Translates broad policy objectives into concrete development proposals. Anticipates needs and requests in the field and conducts independent policy discussions with representatives of the government and non-government partners; Provides highly practical advice to management and teams on complex strategic and operational deliverables and outputs and outcomes; Has a track record of conducting effective policy dialogue with country counterparts in complex and challenging situations; Demonstrates strong ability to defend policies' rationale and impacts to senior WBG management and government officials; Actively promotes dialogue with relevant counterparts, the donor community, the private sector, government officials, as well as with civil society. Integrative Skills. Demonstrates ability to lead work on integrating divergent views in a coherent project/program/strategy, including across sectors and WBG; Advises project/country teams how to integrate corporate/regional priorities into specific project/strategy; Brings together multidisciplinary perspectives for effective solutions; Ensures that the project team integrates corporate commitments (e.g., MFD, climate change, gender) in its approach. Knowledge and Experience in Development Arena. Demonstrates complete understanding of policy making process and the role of own sector of expertise in that process and its interrelations with other sectors; Is able to explain and defend development initiatives and policies' rationale and impacts to senior WBG management and government officials; Influences the design and execution of major policy and/or research initiatives; Conceives and promotes innovations in development policies, project design, offerings, organization and management to improve operational and sector work. Communications and Influencing Skills. Demonstrates a strong command of all forms of communication and delivers messages in a consistently effective, timely and engaging manner; Facilitates and organizes intra- and inter-sectoral teams, international experts to debate and exchange ideas on key issues; Has ability to communicate and defend ideas orally and in writing in a clear and compelling way. Technical knowledge and analytical skills. Recognized expert internally and externally in the economics of agriculture and food systems, capable of serving as a lead in representing the WBG internationally; Demonstrated ability to lead large and complex analytical tasks, has extensive cross-country knowledge in economic specialty linked to agriculture and food systems, strong ability to link the macro, institutional, and microlevel behaviors; Strong ability to support findings/policy recommendations with credible economic analysis and tools; Recognized expert in food and agriculture policies, strategies, markets, institutions and regulations. Team Leadership. Strong leadership skills to form, guide, and lead teams WBG-wide, yielding high-quality knowledge or lending products, with solid experience on one or more complex multi-sectoral or innovative operations; Flexibility to be both a leader for the task as well as for the members in the team; Strong commitment to collaboration, knowledge sharing, and participatory decision making, motivating teams to deliver on time and within budget; Strong leadership skills that provide a model for others, thus enhancing the team-leadership skills of team members; Recognized mentorship ability, giving more junior team members opportunities for leadership and mentoring them to ensure success; Inspires and influences others to drive innovation; Has demonstrated ability to mentor and enhance capacity of colleagues in the agriculture and other Global Practices within SD. This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. 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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank whose mission is financing the Infrastructure for Tomorrow?infrastructure with sustainability at its core. We began operations in Beijing in January 2016 and have since grown to 105 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized up to USD100 billion and Triple-A-rated by the major international credit rating agencies. Working with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity. AIIB's Strategy, Policy and Budget (SPB) Department is responsible for (i) developing and monitoring the implementation of the Bank's strategic agenda; (ii) developing and overseeing compliance with the Bank's operational policies and procedures for the Bank's infrastructure investment operations (non-treasury), including environmental, social, procurement and financial management; and (iii) developing and monitoring the Bank's annual business plan to implement the Bank's strategies and manage the Bank's administrative budget to support the implementation of the annual business plan. The Bank's first Corporate Strategy (CS), approved at the end of 2020, provides the vision of it's development to 2030. It is built on a number of strategic choices, including; focus on Asia, building partnerships, mobilizing investments and focusing on the project cycle. It sets 3 targets related to climate finance, private sector finance and the financing of cross border connectivity; and introduces 4 thematic priorities to which its financing should align. Lastly the Strategy reinforces the Bank's adherence to 3 core principles of financial sustainability and sound banking, strong multilateral governance and oversight and high project standards. The CS is implemented through the annual Business Plan and Budget (BPB) which defines annual operational and institutional focus areas. The AIIB is seeking to recruit a (Senior) Policy and Strategy Officer to support the development and implementation of the [Corporate Strategy](https://aiib-qa-edit.mcongroup.cn/en/policies-strategies/strategies/.content/index/_download/AIIB-Corporate-Strategy.pdf)(CS), including necessary coordination with topical working groups and ensuring an effective link to the annual Business Plan and Budget (BPB) process. Responsibilities: - Support the development and implementation of the CS including: - Identify and articulate key CS objectives and focus areas, develop a logical sequence and prioritization of key levers, actions, milestones, impacts and risks across the Bank's operations. - Coordinate relevant departments to ensure their full participation and ownership of a "one AIIB" holistic approach. - Act as the focal point to coordinate the different work streams including topical working groups and support their work as needed with necessary data and analytics. - Prepare relevant documents to facilitate internal and external communications and consultations. - Support the development of the annual business plan to ensure the implementation of CS, including: - coordinating and participate in developing and overseeing the implementation of the annual business plan and the quarterly business plan updates. - Coordinate cross departmental consultation and ensure the link between departmental objectives and corporate level priorities. - Perform or coordinate data analytical work to support the implementation of the CS and BPB. - Represent the bank in external and internal stakeholder engagements to communicate on the Bank's strategies. - Any other related items as may become needed and identified by the Director General of SPB. Requirements - A minimum of 5-8 years of experience for an Officer level and 8-10 years of experience for a Senior Officer level, in corporate strategy development and implementation, business planning and institutional change management. - Proven experience in developing and implementing corporate / institutional level strategies including identifying and implementing necessary actions to support changes. - Proven experience of working in a regional or multi-country context. - Experience in high level strategic consulting and of working at an international organization would be valued - Proven critical thinking and analytical skills - Solid understanding of economics, with broad knowledge and familiarity with issues in development finance (knowledge of and experience in the infrastructure sector is an advantage) - Strong organizational skills and proven track record of results - Strong written and verbal communications skills in English - A Master's degree in Public Policy, Economics, Business, Finance (or equivalent) from a reputable university. AIIB is committed to diversity, transparency and inclusion. We believe our strength comes from having a team with the right diverse skills, experiences and abilities selected through a merit-based competitive process. We actively encourage applications from people from both within and outside AIIB members, regardless of nationality, religion, gender, race, disability or sexual orientation. Join in AIIB's mission to promote sustainable infrastructure investments and to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia and beyond. Previous experience and qualifications will determine the grade and job title at which successful applicants will enter AIIB. 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THE BANK: Established in 1964, the African Development Bank is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries). The Bank's development agenda is delivering the financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth. In order to sharply focus the objectives of the Ten Year Strategy (2013 ? 2022) and ensure greater developmental impact, five major areas (High 5s), all of which will accelerate our delivery for Africa, have been identified for scaling up, namely; energy, agro-business, industrialization, integration and improving the quality of life for the people of Africa. THE COMPLEX: The core mandate of the Vice Presidency (ECVP) is to lead the Bank Group on prioritizing the generation, analysis, dissemination, brokering and implementation of relevant knowledge solutions in all High-5 operational priorities and the cross-cutting themes of its Ten-Year Strategy. Such solutions must be a clear response to priority development challenges facing regional member countries (RMCs), individually or collectively and need to involve RMCs in both the planning and implementation of the solutions. The solutions include: (i) research on major development issues facing Africa and their relation to global economic governance and other major global public goods; (ii) country diagnostics and future perspectives; (iii) policy dialogue and advisory services; (iv) economic, sector, and thematic knowledge work; (v) improving national and sub-regional statistical systems; (vi) preparation, design and support to implementation of public financial management and Governance operations; (vii) capacity development for policy formulation and implementation; (viii) technical assistance and advice related to RMCs' management of natural resources; and (vii) knowledge dissemination and development of national, regional, and inter-regional knowledge networks.. THE POSITION: The Country Economist will focus on macroeconomic work to deepen country knowledge and policy dialogue, preparation of Economic Sector Works and lead/participate in the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and related products. KEY FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision and guidance of the Director, Country Economics Department, the Country Economist will: - Analyse the economic and financial situations of assigned Regional Member Countries, using internal and external information sources, and determine the implications for the programming and updating of Bank Group operations such as defined in the Country Strategy Paper. - Examine the impact of Bank Group operations, in the countries concerned, of regional economic integration programmes and make recommendations on the role of the Bank Group in assisting regional integration initiatives. - Participate in the policy dialogue with Government authorities and development partners. - Prepare economic and Sector Work and papers on relevant economic and financial issues in the development process and other country economic tasks such as the Country Policy and Institutional Assessment (CPIA) and the CRFA exercises. - Contribute to the identification, preparation, evaluation and monitoring of the implementation of macroeconomic programmes. - Prepare Country Diagnostic Notes and Regional Diagnostic Notes to inform the preparation of Country Strategy Papers and Regional Integration strategy Papers. - Maintain effective communication with the sector departments and other relevant units in the Bank to ensure a coordinated approach in the preparation of knowledge products in the assigned countries. - Participate in Country Portfolio Reviews. - Participate in the preparation and monitor implementation of measures under budget support operations. - Participate in aid coordination activities with bilateral and multilateral donors, with emphasis on promoting the co-financing of projects and programmes. - Participate in the preparation of the department's budget and in the recruitment of consultants; prepare annual and triennial lending programmes and briefs on economic reform and institutional support programmes. - Provide background research papers on a variety of economic topics for management discussions, decision meetings, corporate reporting, flagship publications, and client-facing interactions. - Participate in the preparation of the pipeline and lending programs - Develop and build client relations at levels and plays a promotional role in generating new business for the Bank. COMPETENCIES (skills, experience and knowledge): - Hold at least a Master's degree in Economics or other relevant fields or related disciplines; - Have a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in an International Organization, working on African Development Issues and country strategy papers preparation; - Having private sector experience will be an added advantage. - Good grasp of the developing countries issues, and solid experience in macroeconomic management issues and the economics of development - understands policymaking processes and able to synthetize operationally relevant recommendations/lessons. - Solid technical and quantitative skills as an applied development macroeconomist and a proven record in delivering high quality and technically sophisticated analytical work. - Very good knowledge of portfolio management and demonstrated knowledge of economics and analytical skills - Proven sense of initiative, results orientation, as well as effective teamwork skills, strong integrative skills and ability to work effectively across sectors. - Strong experience in policy dialogue, as well as fragility assessment knowledge and skills. - Strong analytical and organizational skills and ability to deliver results on time. - Problem solving capabilities coupled to innovation skills and change management. - Drive for results ? able to take personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results. - Participate in the preparation of the pipeline and lending programs. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills in French or English, with a good working knowledge of the other language. - Competence in the use of standard Microsoft Office Suite applications. ______________________________________________________________________ This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). - For Swiss nationals who are invited to an interview or assessment center: - Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government: recruitment@cinfo.ch - Benefit from free interview preparation by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). 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Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Established by UN Women with the support of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MOGEF) of the Republic of Korea in 2021, the UN Women Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality is dedicated to supporting traditional and non-traditional stakeholders in realizing commitments to gender equality, women's empowerment, and the rights of women and girls through (i) gender capacity-building training programmes, (ii) research and support for production and use of gender data, and (iii) network building, partnership cultivation and advocacy as a leading gender training and knowledge hub in Asia and beyond. The UN Women Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality embraces innovation, including as it relates to new technologies and partnerships, to increase the breadth and depth of its work, aligning with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its transformative promise to leave no one behind. Under the supervision of the Director and the technical guidance from the Head of External Relations unit at UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific and in close coordination with the Strategic Partnerships Division (e.g. Public Partnerships Section, Multi-stakeholder Partnership and Advisory Services, and Communication and Advocacy teams) at HQ, the External Relations Specialistwill provide technical support to the development and management of UN Women's strategic partnerships, resource mobilization, advocacy and communication strategy in the UN Women Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality. The External Relations Specialist will also collaborate closely with the Headquarters, Regional, Multi-Country Office and Country Offices' (RO/MCO/CO) colleagues to ensure communications strategies, media relations and organizational outreach efforts are aligned with corporate communications policies and initiatives. The External Relations Specialist also collaborates with HQ/RO/MCO and CO colleagues to support outreach campaigns, resource mobilization and donor relations initiatives. The External Relations Specialist mobilizes support in conjunction with intergovernmental processes and support the activities and special events organized for UN Women. External Relations Specialist is expected to manage relevant personnel and vendors, as necessary. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Develop and manage Centre of Excellence's partnerships with stakeholders in the Republic of Korea - Manage and coordinate relationships with key bilateral partners - Provide technical inputs to the Office Management's efforts at the country level to develop new and innovative partnerships - Set and monitor annual priorities, goals and key performance indicators (KPIs) for national and regional partnerships 2. In close coordination with the Strategic Partnerships Division (SPD) at HQ, lead and facilitate the implementation of national resource mobilization strategies and initiatives - Develop and maintain partnerships with potential donors in the Republic of Korea including the private sector (e.g. corporations, foundations, and international financial institutions) - Manage the development and implementation of private sector fundraising strategies aligned and coordinated with other programmes and UN Women corporate strategies in close collaboration with the RO and HQ SPD Multi-stakeholder Partnerships and Advisory Services (MPAS). - Develop targeted products and initiatives to mobilize programmatic resources and attract additional donors' funding - Coordinate project proposals in line with the UN Women's strategy and the interest of private sector partners 3. Build trust and maintain effective relationships with donors - Gather information on project/programmes pipelines and corresponding resource needs through close collaboration with country-based counterparts - Provide technical support to the Office Management and other senior managers in the preparation of missions, meetings and other consultations with donors, including the preparation of notes, briefs and other materials - Support Public Partnerships Lead in high-level visits and annual consultations led by the Executive Leadership Team at HQ and the RO management - Act as a direct entry point for country-based donors, and support the Director at the Centre as well as the RO and HQ (i.e. Public Partnerships Lead) building institutional relationships with the Government of the Republic of Korea. - Provide regular updates on donor profiles, databases (e.g. contacts management) and donor intelligence on relevant Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms - Undertake ad-hoc donor studies, research, and other activities to identify funding opportunities; update the resources mobilization strategy as needs emerge - Provide technical support to HQ/RO and the Director at the Centre for the drafting and review of partner-specific Framework Arrangements and Cost Sharing Agreements; and the preparation of brief funding proposals and concept notes, where appropriate 4. Manage the development and implementation of communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans - Design, develop, and implement communication and outreach/advocacy strategies, including media strategies with a gender perspective - Integrate communication, advocacy and outreach strategies into proposals for project/programmes and other initiatives - Monitor and analyze print and social media and prepare reports - Launch in-country UN Women/UN system corporate and local campaigns and special events - Manage engagement with advocacy partners (e.g. Korean celebrities, media companies, and digital influencers)Support HQ Public Partnerships Section and RO in developing assets and wide dissemination during the 'Partner Recognition Week' campaign for the Government of the Republic of Korea as a donor 5. Oversee the development and dissemination of advocacy materials in the country - Develop and produce communication and advocacy instruments and materials, including briefing materials, press releases, and articles and coordinate its dissemination through effective channels - Identify and launch information opportunities, activities, approaches and platforms and partners - Provide advice on advocacy materials and coordinate launching flagship initiatives and publications - Lead the engagement and supervision of video producers and other communication personnel to produce audio/ visual material on UN Women's work - Develop brochures, factsheets, stories from the field to inform media and general public at the national level - Translate between English and Korean as needed - Follow guidelines from and report to the RO and HQ SPD Communications and Advocacy 6. Participate in knowledge building and sharing of external relations' efforts - Contribute to the development of knowledge products and mechanisms to effectively position UN Women in the region wherever possible - Share knowledge and enhance organizational learning among UN Women regional and field offices through the development and use of on-line tools, templates, tips, mechanisms and guidelines - Monitor emerging issues that could affect partnerships and resource contributions at the national levels (risk management) and coordinate with RO and HQ for a corporate approach and executive decisions. - Provide training and workshops on external relations as appropriate 7. Coordinate the submission of high quality and timely reports to Donors - Maintain systems to promote compliance with the terms of grants and agreements, across the region - Coordinate with the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific for the collection of information and preparation of results-based reports for external constituencies 8. Manage the implementation and management of the external relations programme - Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation - Provide programme advisory support to the Office Management within partnerships, resource mobilization, advocacy and communications - Manage the technical implementation of the programme, provide technical advice and ensure synergies with other teams - Review the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports as required - Provide guidance to personnel and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators - Contribute to Steering Committee, project review and evaluation meeting - Oversee vendor selection process and relationships 9. Manage the people and financial resources of the external relations programme - Manage the programme budget and finalize financial reports - Manage, mentor and coach personnel and conduct performance assessment where relevant - Oversee recruitment processes as necessary Key Performance Indicators - Timely attention and response to UN Women's partners and donors - Quality inputs to resource mobilization strategy - Timely targeting of funding opportunities and timely tracking of donor intelligence - Quality communication and advocacy products which result in increased resources and a strong investment case for UN Women - Quality monitoring and reporting mechanism to ensure quality of data and limit redundancy in efforts - Quality communications strategy and timely implementation which leads to greater exposure and understanding of UN Women's work - Quality and relevant advocacy materials and content or the website and social media channels - Regular interactions with mass media, as shown by coverage - Regular interactions with donors, as shown in increased funds - Regular exchange of information between MCO/ COs in region as shown in coherent and relevant regional public presence Competencies Core Values: - Respect for Diversity - Integrity - Professionalism Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues - Accountability - Creative Problem Solving - Effective Communication - Inclusive Collaboration - Stakeholder Engagement - Leading by Example FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: - Strong knowledge of gender equality and women's rights issues - Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with government representatives of Member States (donor and programme) - Proven networking skills, and ability to mobilize support on behalf of UN Women - Strong negotiating skills - Knowledge and understanding of UN system and familiarity with inter-governmental processes - Strong IT skills, including databases, CRM and office software packages - Strong oral and written communication and editing skills - Strong communication, networking and advocacy skills - Strong analytical and interpersonal skills - Ability to communicate sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies - Good knowledge of managing web-based knowledge management systems - Good understanding of production, graphic design and photography standards - Good knowledge of social media platforms and experience in social media outreach - Good knowledge of local country media landscape Required Skills and Experience Education and certification: - Master's degree or equivalent in economics, business management, social sciences, public administration, international relations, communications, gender/women's studies, or a related field is required - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree Experience: - At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in partnership building, resource mobilization, communications/advocacy, and/or business development - Experience in gender equality and women's empowerment - Experience working with civil society organizations, international institutions, private sector and donors - Experience working in the UN system is an asset - Experience in media relations is an asset - Experience working in Asia and the Pacific region is an asset Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required - Knowledge of the local language (Korean) is a strong asset - Knowledge of the other UN official working language is an asset This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). - For Swiss nationals who are invited to an interview or assessment center: - Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government: recruitment@cinfo.ch - Benefit from free interview preparation by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). 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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Close relatives1 of ADB staff, except spouses of international staff, are not eligible for recruitment and appointment to staff positions. Applicants are expected to disclose if they have any relative/s by consanguinity/blood, by adoption and/or by affinity/marriage presently employed in ADB. 1Close relatives refer to spouse, children, mother, father, brother and sister, niece, nephew, aunt and uncle Staff on probation are not eligible to apply. Applicants for promotion must have served at their position for at least one year and must have normally served at their personal level for at least two years immediately preceding the date of the vacancy closing date. Applicants for lateral transfer must have served at their position and personal level for at least one year immediately preceding the date of the vacancy closing date (reference A.O. 2.03, paragraphs 5.8 and 5.9). In the event that the staff appointed to a new category (i.e. from AS to NS, or from NS to IS) is rated at 2 or lower in the first two performance reviews after appointment at the new level, they will return to the level occupied immediately prior to their appointment in the new category. - Multiple positions at various levels will be filled from this vacancy announcement. - Actual position title and level will be based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and job scope that will be assigned to the selected candidates - At the senior level, the incumbent will take on a lead role. - The positions are to be assigned to the Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department (ERCD), but selected candidates may be redeployed/reassigned to the Operational Departments. Overview Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 68 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its [Strategy 2030](https://www.adb.org/documents/strategy-2030-prosperous-inclusive-resilient-sustainable-asia-pacific). ADB only hires nationals of its [68 members](https://www.adb.org/about/members). The Economic Research and Regional Cooperation Department (ERCD), undertakes policy-oriented research, support, and capacity building work on a wide range of issues relating to growth and inclusive and sustainable development in the Asia Pacific region. ERCD produces several flagship publications including the Asian Development Outlook, Asian Economic Integration Report, and Key Indicators; surveys developments in regional economies and capital markets; develops tools for improved monitoring, forecasting, and evaluation; provides support to ADB's operations departments, senior management, and member economies; and spearheads policy-relevant research on topics in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and development. To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click [here](https://www.adb.org/about/how-were-organized). Job Purpose The Economist/Senior Economist will prepare analytical work and/or take the lead in conducting research work on policy-relevant issues of strategic interest to ADB Management and its developing members. The incumbent will contribute substantially to the generation and dissemination of research outputs and publications and provide technical and analytical support to ADB operations. The incumbent will report to the Division Director and will supervise National Staff and Administrative Staff. Responsibilities Economic Research and Operational Support - Undertake applied research on a variety of issues in development, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and international economics, with an emphasis on analytical and policy-relevant empirical studies, particularly on the department's current research priorities which include economic integration; poverty and inequality; digital economy; macro and financial stability; climate change and sustainable development; and skills and the future work. - Contribute to/lead the design and implementation of research outputs and publications, including ADB's flagship publications, thematic reports, policy briefs, working papers, and publications in peer-reviewed journals - Coordinate/lead the internal review and provide substantive advice and comments on the economic rationale and quality of economic analysis in ADB's country strategies, programs, and projects; contribute to health, environment, and other related social sector-specific policy and related documents. - Provide technical and analytical support in areas of research expertise to ADB operations, including collaborating with ADB operational departments and country offices, reviewing institutional documents, and participating in review meetings and operational missions as necessary. - Participate in teams preparing ADB flagship publications and other projects. - Participate/lead in the development and delivery of internal and external training programs for ADB staff and relevant government officials. Project Management - At the senior level, oversee and carry out the design, implementation and administration of technical assistance projects for DMCs on empirically rigorous policy analysis across a broad range of areas. Knowledge Management - Contribute to the dissemination of ADB knowledge outputs and publications. - Support the capacity building work of ERCD - Undertake collaborative research, dissemination, networking, and capacity building activities with specialists across a global network of knowledge institutions and with other ADB knowledge and operations departments. - Participate/lead and contribute to relevant internal and external training and conferences and other activities for advocacy, dissemination, and knowledge building. Staff supervision - Provide leadership and support to reporting staff. - Participate in/lead multi-disciplinary teams and ensure the overall quality of their work. - Supervise the performance of teams and individuals, providing clear direction and regular monitoring and feedback on performance. - Provide coaching and mentoring to teams and individuals and ensure their on-going learning and development. Qualifications Relevant Experience & Requirements - A post-graduate degree (preferably Doctorate level) in Economics or related fields, with strong background in empirical analysis and policy-focused research. - Suitability to undertake the responsibilities mentioned above at the required level. - At least 4 years of relevant professional experience is required at the entry grade level and a minimum of 10 years at the senior level. - Demonstrated experience conducting independent research, including international experience working in several countries. - Evidence of high-quality research output and track record of publications in international peer-reviewed professional journals. - Strong quantitative, analytical, and conceptual skills in economics. - Good understanding of ADB's institutional context, strategies, priorities, and objectives. - Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. - Ability to work in teams, on a variety of topics, and to tight deadlines. - Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff [Level 2](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/42368/adb-competencies-international-staff-1-2-201908.pdf), [3 to 4](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/42368/adb-competencies-international-staff-3-4-201908.pdf), and [5](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/42368/adb-competencies-international-staff-5-201908.pdf). General Considerations - The selected candidate, if new to ADB, is appointed for an initial term of 3 years. - ADB offers competitive remuneration and a comprehensive [benefits package](https://www.adb.org/site/careers/what-we-offer). Actual appointment salary will be based on ADB's standards and computation, taking into account the selected individual's qualifications and experience. - ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply. - Please note that the actual level and salary will be based on qualifications of the selected candidate. 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Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. UN Women's Fiji Multi-Country Office (MCO) works with governments and civil society organisations across 14 Pacific Island countries and territories to address gender inequality, empower women and build more inclusive societies. For more information, pls visit our website: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/countries/fiji. The Country Representative operates in a matrix management model, primarily accountable and reporting to the relevant UN Women Regional Director on UN Women -specific mandates, activities and results. Additionally, as a UNCT member, under the Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) of the UN development and resident coordinator system, the Country Representative has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator for periodically reporting on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF, formerly UNDAF).The Regional Director conducts the performance review of the Country Representative whilst seeking inputs from the RC on the Country Representative's contributions as a UNCT member. The Country Representative is responsible for leading and managing the Fiji MCO portfolio and for translating the UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programmes and projects under the Fiji MCO; and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, UN system agencies and organizations, civil society organizations, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Manage the strategic country programme planning and development - Develop and implement strategic direction of the country; - Lead the design, planning, formulation, preparation and development of the Country Strategic Note in close consultation and collaboration with the government, civil society, donors, UN system partners and the Regional Director, Resident and/or Humanitarian Coordinator in the country and other national development stakeholders and partners, taking into account national priorities , the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Common Country Analysis and UNSDCF; - Provide substantive advice to the Executive Director, Regional Director and Senior Management on the regional strategy, direction and planning of programmes and projects; - Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; - Lead the monitoring of the results-based management approach to programme planning and design. 2. Manage the Fiji MCO: - Lead the office in the delivery of operational goals; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance and technical support; - Oversee and approve programme work plans and monitor the overall progress and compliance of the CO; - Manage the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports; - Manage the audit review process and timely response to audit reports; - Provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership. Ensure effective workforce planning and timely recruitments; Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision; provide ongoing performance and career development feedback, timely completion of performance assessments and coaching; - Ensure that personnel are familiar with and follow UN Women's regulations and rules, policies and procedures in the Policy, Procedures and Guidance Framework (PPG); Ensure personnel are aware in particular or of UN Women's standards of conduct including but not limited to policies and procedures on preventing, reporting and addressing misconduct, Fraud and Corruption, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and abuse of authority, Protection from retaliation, and ensure mechanisms are in place to support personnel in this regard. - Promote teamwork to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy; Ensure a respectful, inclusive safe and healthy work environment for personnel. 3. Provide support to the Resident Coordination and serve as a member of UN Country Teams - Serve as member of the UN Country Team (UNCT) under the strategic guidance and coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC)/Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), collaborate on and lead as needed UNCT programming and advocacy to ensure gender equality and women's empowerment issues are fully integrated into UN programming processes, including the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) planning, budgeting, resource mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation through UN results groups and respective joint workplans, and in an enhanced response to national partners; - Partner with RC and UN system partners to strengthen UN system interagency coherence, collaboration, planning, cooperation, and harmonization of programming, advocacy, common services, and operations; Facilitate joint programming and promote UN competencies to advance gender equality and women's human rights; report to the UN RC on these issues as required - Actively engage in regular UNCT consultations and decision-making processes - Actively engage in and contribute to UNCT strategic communications that advance UN system efforts and collective results to promote Agenda 2030, including for national goals and priorities for sustainable development to generate positive public support and ownership - Ensure UN Women's active participation in UN system thematic and other working groups to establish effective networks and keep abreast of ongoing debates and thinking on development - Ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSDCF development planning and agenda/priority setting for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. - Ensure enhanced accountability of the UNCT on gender mainstreaming and works for with the RC and on the implement the UNCT SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard - Participate in RC and UNCT members' performance appraisal, as requested 4. Represent UN Women and lead advocacy strategies - Represent UN Women in intergovernmental forums, public information/relations events and key meetings, participate in policy dialogue; discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas; - Build relations and partnerships with high level and senior government officials as well as multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies and NGOs; and participate in regional, country and other critical meetings and events; - Lead and support advocacy for gender equality and women's empowerment to ensure UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality. 5. Create and maintain strategic partnerships and manage resource mobilization strategies - Lead the development of resource mobilization strategies and manage the implementation of resource mobilization strategies, plans, and efforts; - Establish and maintain relationships with government, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation and resource mobilization; - Finalize donor reports, and negotiate and/or approve cost-sharing agreements with donors; Establish reporting accountability framework to ensure that donors are duly informed on a timely basis. 6. Lead knowledge management, innovation and capacity building - Manage the development and implementation on the CO communication plans, based on UN Women's communication strategy; - Promote critical thinking and implementation of innovation and best practices in the CO - Promote learning and development by providing opportunities for training and capacity guiding to enhance the competencies/productivity of personnel; - Lead the production of knowledge products. 7. Oversee safety, security and well-being of personnel, programmes and organizational assets - Maintain and update CO security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements. - Serve as member of the Security Management team (SMT) and undertake relevant security and crisis management training. Guide and influence decisions and standards related to security of personnel, premises and assets - Oversee the implementation of the Security Mainstreaming & Compliance and Business Continuity Management and Organizational Resilience requirements - Ensure all personnel are made fully aware of safety and security procedures and policies and undertake mandatory training Key Performance Indicators: - Timely and quality development and implementation of the Country Strategic Note and Annual Workplan - Timely and quality delivery on operational goals - Timely submission of UN Women Country Reports, donor reports, and audit responses - Quality and level of engagement with UNCT, including joint planning joint programming, joint resource mobilization, joint advocacy, working groups - UN Women is seen as a reliable and trustworthy partner by governments, donors and civil society - Timely development and implementation of CO resource mobilization strategy, resulting in sufficient resources to implement Strategic Note - Performance of personnel, enabling work environment, security plans are in place and up to date, office produces quality knowledge products Competencies Core values: - Integrity - Professionalism - Respect for Diversity Core Competencies - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues - Accountability - Creative Problem Solving - Effective Communication - Inclusive Collaboration - Stakeholder Engagement - Leading by Example Functional Competencies - Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills - Excellent people management skills in a multicultural environment; ability to deal with individuals from all backgrounds - Results-oriented; Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them - Ability to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all - Leading, developing and empowering people - Ability to advocate and provide policy advice and interact with high level decision makers - Excellent knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment in country - Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking - Strong knowledge of UN system - Ability to envision and lead the strategic direction for UN Women in the country - Excellent networking skills - Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies - Excellent diplomatic and written and verbal communication skills Required Skills and Experience Education and certification: - Master's degree or equivalent in development related disciplines, economics or public policy or other social science fields is required. - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage. Experience: - At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level, - Experience in gender and women's issues programming, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes or UN Mission; - Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams; - Experience in leading a team. Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required. - Working knowledge of another UN official language will be an asset. 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The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their people. Established in 2010, the GCF invests in transformational climate projects in the developing world. The Fund makes an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channels significant financial resources into developing countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies. It is country-driven and undertakes actions that reflect the circumstances of each country concerned and its national aspirations. The GCF is a key enabler of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. Since its establishment, the GCF has approved 192 projects in 123 countries and has committed USD 10.1 billion in climate finance. In addition, it has built up an extensive program to support developing countries to identify their needs, in particular, those who are most vulnerable to climate change impacts. The GCF's diverse workforce is advancing its mission from its headquarters in South Korea. Our talented staff makes unique contributions to the Fund, enriching the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment. Position Objective The Project Officer in the Division of Mitigation and Adaptation will be responsible for undertaking a range of analytical and operational responsibilities necessary for: 1) project and programme review, and board approval processes, 2) project management from the Board's approval up until the project is handover to the Division of Portfolio Management (DPM) which includes FAA negotiation and related post-approval processes; and 3) other responsibilities related with the core business of the division. Duties and responsibilities Purpose - Provide analysis in support of pipeline development, and technical review of projects/ programmes funding proposals and concept notes. - Apply the Fund's investment criteria and other policies and guidance in the review of funding proposals and concept notes; - Applies relevant operational policies to the Funded Activity Agreement (FAA) review/negotiation and post-approval process up until the project is handover to DPM, while supporting quality assurance; - Contributes to development of efficient process/procedures and dissemination towards internal/external stakeholders. - Supports improvement as well as integration of ICT tools related to pipeline and portfolio management. Engagement - Interacts with internal stakeholders (relevant divisions) and external stakeholders (Accredited Entities) to facilitate the review of proposals and post-approval process and to provide timely and effective action; - Provide organizational support in Board meetings and other meetings and events. - Provides inputs to FAA negotiation/post approval process/portfolio management up until the project is handover to DPM; - Builds and capitalizes on lessons learned and good practices to optimize the pipeline review and post approval process. Delivery - Support the engagement across the project cycle; - Lead on the analytical and procedural stages of processing concept notes and funding proposals, including maintenance of the project database, across relevant stages of the GCF project cycle; - Support coordination with the relevant teams and the AEs to make legal arrangements and all necessary arrangements properly done for effective project implementation after approval and up until the project is handover to DPM; and - Support corporate, divisional and team initiatives and activities, as assigned. Required experience and qualifications - Master's degree in economics, environmental sciences, finance, sustainable development, project management or related fields; - At least five (5) years of relevant work experience; - Experience in project management including but not limited to design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; - Experience in supporting legal arrangement and coordination role in post-approval arrangements is required. - Experience in a relevant sector and/or experience in climate finance or developing climate finance projects in international / developing countries settings is highly desirable; - Relevant experience in international setting; - Excellent business writing and presentation skills; and - Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage. *The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. 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WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race, colour, national origin, ethnic or social background, genetic information, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, HIV status or disability. Are you a Payment and Fintech Specialist interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people? If so, an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Applications must be submitted before Sunday, 10 July 2022 (10:59 PM CET). WHO WE ARE The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world's largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: [UN World Food Programme (WFP)](https://www.wfp.org/) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldFoodProgramme), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-food-programme/posts/?feedView=all), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/worldfoodprogramme/?hl=en), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/WFP?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author). WHY JOIN US? - WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate - WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment - WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities - A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe - We offer attractive compensation package (please refer to Terms and Conditions section) ABOUT THE CBT AND FINB UNIT AT WFP Where markets and financial sector are functioning, cash transfers can be an effective path to achieve food security and nutrition outcomes. The World Food Programme (WFP) uses cash transfers to empower people with choice to address their essential needs in local markets, while also helping to boost these markets. In 2021, WFP transferred a record high US$2.3 billion of purchasing power to people in 69 countries. This represented 34 percent of WFP's total assistance portfolio for the year. Cash transfers include assistance distributed as physical bank notes, e-money, mobile money, through debit cards or value vouchers which are redeemable at locally contracted shops. Cash transfers have multiplier effects on the local economy. By enabling people to purchase food and other items locally, cash can help strengthen local markets, encourage smallholders to be more productive and build national capacities. Between 2009 and 2019 WFP cash transfers injected around US$ 6.8 billion into national economies. In striving to reach the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of ending poverty and hunger by 2030, WFP aims to empower local governments and organizations to be self-reliant in the face of a crisis. As WFP provides an increasing portion of its assistance in cash, it is able to align with national social protection systems and support Governments in designing, delivering, and enhancing cash-based interventions. The Finance Business Development and Cash-Based Transfers (FINB) unit is responsible for the following at WFP: Planning and Coordination: assisting Country Offices (COs) in the financial aspects of CBT interventions while coordinating activities globally. Procedure and Processes: creating needed policies, procedures, and templates for COs, ensuring that financial risk is minimized at each step of CBT interventions; setting policies, procedures and guidance for standardizing financial processes (i.e. developing Standard Operating Procedures); contributing to the integration of financial aspects in SCOPE and WINGS platforms. Partnership: building and sustaining robust partnerships with local governments and key stakeholders in the finance sectors - also by supporting COs in the selection of suitable Financial Services Providers (FSPs) - and leveraging best practices from corporate partnerships. Capacity Development: strengthening financial skills among Finance and CO staff to ensure that they are enabled in undertaking CBT intervention. In this light, FINB has contributed to the organization of trainings, materials such as the CBT Manual on Financial Management, as well as to the preparation of eLearning guides. THE ROLE You will support the Chief FINB in providing strategic, intellectual, and operational leadership in the management of that unit and carry out a broad range of substantive work in strengthening CBT Programme through Fintech and digitization of financial services. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) You will be required to carry out the following duties and responsibilities under the direction of the Chief FINB: - Assess and determine which fintech innovations and digital financial services may be relevant to CBT in the medium / long term to empower WFP COs to deliver CBT interventions effectively. - Identify and develop insights into critical regulatory policy of central banks and financial regulatory body, trends and risks in engaging with fintech and digital financial services from the perspective of WFP. Conduct a gap assessment of national capabilities and assess vis-a-vis CO organizational needs and define a specific plan to bridge these gaps. - Identify potential partnership opportunity and craft the engagement strategy with a wide variety of organizations across the payments, banking, fintech spectrum, telecommunication companies (telcos), remittance companies, Payment Service Providers / Aggregators, Cash Management / Agent / Cash in Cash Out Networks, Cryptocurrencies / Blockchain etc. - Engage directly with the companies identified to better understand how their offerings, innovations and business models can apply to WFP's unique humanitarian context and to the organization's priority countries and create a roadmap to adopt relevant new technologies. - Provide solution to the complexity in contracting; identity/training/registration; lack of KYC; and liquidity management through partnerships with fintech. - Establish local, regional and global partnerships that can provide specific assistance to improve the CBT business model. - Provide substantive analytical inputs on financial sector issues focusing on promoting financial market development and efficiency, digital financial inclusion and economic empowerment. - Design policies, guidance, and set standards from different angles (licensing, regulation, categorization, market indicators, financial strength, bulk disbarment capacities, vulnerability, pricing models, partnerships, etc.) to establish a corporate framework for WFP to engage with Fintech and Aggregators in its CBT interventions. - Oversee CBT related financial/compliance/regulatory/others of similar nature risks ("CBT risks") risks to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory requirements, policies, and best market practices. - Ensure timely and cost-effective integration of new technologies with WFP's corporate systems. - Lead, motivate and coach a team of finance professionals and general service staff to enable continued development and high performance. - Represent unit at internal meetings, external meetings and events with other UN agencies, banks and other financial institutions, or other partners and entities as required. - Take responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives in all areas of work, to ensure equal participation of women and men. - Contribute to preparedness actions such as early warning, risk analysis and contingency planning and make recommendations. Periodically monitor the management of risks and report on any action taken. - Carry out other assignments as determined by the Head of the Unit. QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS Education: You have: - An advanced degree in economics, financial economics, public policy or related field or an undergraduate university degree with 2 years of additional postgraduate work experience. Experience: You have: - 8 years of professional postgraduate experience in the financial services industry, in which at least 3 years are in the technology and fintech domain. Language: You have: - Fluency (level C) in the English language. - Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or WFP's working language, Portuguese. MORE ABOUT YOU You have: - Strong knowledge of and/or hands-on experience with financial technology and/or policy and regulation in the innovation, specialized in payments at technical and managerial levels. - Demonstrated experience with Anti-Money Laundering / Combating the Financing of Terrorism topics such as correspondent banking pressures, FinTech and virtual assets, transparency of beneficial ownership, illicit financial flows, and assessing risks (including gathering, using, and interpreting data) would be distinct advantages. - Strong knowledge of the global landscape of providers, segmented into the different business areas and capabilities of the larger FinTech arena. - Deep familiarity of the business model of the different types FinTech providers, legal structures, and affiliation across the globe as well as licensing requirements. - Ability to tap into network of stakeholders and subject matter experts on a global level. - Track record of successfully building out a team desirable. WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK - These are the common standards of behaviour that guide HOW we work together to accomplish our mission. - Leads by Example with IntegrityDrives Results and Delivers on CommitmentsFosters Inclusive and Collaborative TeamworkApplies Strategic ThinkingBuilds and Maintains Sustainable Partnerships - Lives the WFP values and shows humanity and integrity by role modelling care for others - Delivers on commitments and adapts readily to change - Is inclusive and collaborative, and contributes to a culture of learning and personal growth - Demonstrates commitment to gather perspectives, analyse options and risks, and propose new ways of doing things - Builds and nurtures external partnerships and collaborates with partners to deliver common objectives Different expectations of behaviour are defined depending on your grade and role/responsibilities within WFP. TERMS AND CONDITIONS WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance. Mobility is and continues to be, a core contractual requirement in WFP. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term as well as a rotational contract with a probationary period of one year. The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment. REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION - The internal title for this position is CBT Payment Technology and Fintech Specialist P4 - We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable) - Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application - Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language - Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter - Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time - Please contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application - Only shortlisted candidates will be notified This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a Job Application Support. - When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). - For Swiss nationals who are invited to an interview or assessment center: - Please let us know so that we can inform our HR partners from the respective organisation and the Swiss Government: recruitment@cinfo.ch - Benefit from free interview preparation by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). 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Vos tâches - Représenter les intérêts et les valeurs de la Suisse dans des négociations bilatérales et multilatérales sur la thématique du développement - Élaborer et mettre en ?uvre des programmes et des stratégies de coopération dans les domaines de la coopération au développement et de l'aide humanitaire - Lancer et organiser des partenariats avec des acteurs de la coopération internationale et des acteurs issus du secteur privé, des milieux scientifiques et de la société civile - Réaliser, accompagner et évaluer des programmes lancés à l'étranger dans ce cadre - Gérer des initiatives et des projets d'envergure mondiale dans le cadre des programmes globaux et de l'engagement multilatéral de la Suisse - Développer et entretenir le dialogue ainsi que des réseaux aux niveaux régional, national et mondial sur des thèmes importants du point de vue de la politique de développement - Préparer les informations qui sont nécessaires au DFAE pour répondre aux besoins des institutions politiques (Conseil fédéral et Parlement) et de la population suisse Votre profil - Master consécutif selon le système de Bologne délivré par une université ou une haute école spécialisée suisse (ou formation équivalente à l'étranger) - Diplômes et expérience dans les domaines suivants : économie (promotion des secteurs privé et financier) ; ingénierie (climat, eau, agronomie) ; santé publique, éducation de base et formation professionnelle; migration ; droit - Expérience professionnelle préalable souhaitée (au moins 1 an) - Expérience pertinente IZA souhaitée - Expérience acquise à l'étranger (au moins 6 mois) souhaitée - Ouverture d'esprit, réflexion interdisciplinaire, initiative et volonté d'apprendre - Flexibilité, bonne résistance psychique, capacité d'adaptation et résistance au stress - Intelligence émotionnelle, esprit d'équipe, compétence sociale et talent pour la communication - Conscience professionnelle et forte implication - Esprit critique et capacité à adopter des perspectives différentes et à défendre les valeurs et les intérêts de la Suisse indépendamment de votre opinion personnelle - Niveau C1 dans deux langues officielles ainsi qu'en anglais - Disposition à se soumettre à la discipline des transferts et à changer de lieux d'affectation dans le réseau des représentations suisses à l'étranger, en particulier dans des contextes difficiles La diversité linguistique de la Suisse est importante pour nous. Nous encourageons donc les candidatures de personnes de langue maternelle italienne. Pour la phase de préselection, nous considérerons uniquement les dossiers de candidature complets, qui correspondent le mieux à nos exigences et aux profils recherchés. La formation à la centrale et à l'étranger débutera le 1er avril 2023. À propos de nous Sur mandat du Conseil fédéral, le Département fédéral des affaires étrangères (DFAE) conçoit et coordonne la politique extérieure de la Suisse. Il s'emploie en outre à défendre les intérêts du pays et à promouvoir ses valeurs. Informations complémentaires Seuls les dossiers de postulation contenant l'intégralité des documents de candidature seront pris en considération : - CV - Formulaire pour les carrières transférables ? PDF officiel à utiliser - Questionnaire de candidature ? PDF officiel à utiliser - Master consécutif selon le système de Bologne délivré par une université ou une haute école spécialisée, relevé de notes et diplômes compris - Pour les diplômes étrangers, joindre impérativement une reconnaissance d'équivalence Swiss ENIC* - Certificats de travail et/ou de stage - Casier judiciaire suisse vierge (datant de 6 mois max.) - Copie d'une pièce d'identité suisse en cours de validité (passeport ou carte d'identité) - Diplôme de langue niveau C1 si vous en disposez (datant de 2 ans max.) * Le DFAE se base sur la reconnaissance délivrée par Swiss ENIC. Swiss ENIC ne peut pas être porté pour responsable des décisions du DFAE. Pour votre préparation individuelle, une auto-évaluation concernant la discipline des transferts est mise à votre disposition. L'équipe Profils et recrutement se tient à votre disposition pour tout complément d'information : tél. +41 58 465 11 59 ou par courriel concours@eda.admin.ch. Délai de postulation : 17 juin 2022 (18h00, Suisse (TUC +1)) Entrée en fonction : 1er avril 2023
Le sue mansioni - Rappresentare gli interessi e i valori della Confederazione nei negoziati bilaterali e multilaterali sul tema dello sviluppo - Elaborare e attuare programmi e strategie di cooperazione nel campo della cooperazione allo sviluppo e dell'aiuto umanitario - Avviare e gestire partenariati con attori della cooperazione internazionale e attori facenti parte dell'economia privata, del mondo scientifico e della società civile - Realizzare, seguire e valutare i programmi pertinenti all'estero - Gestire iniziative e progetti di portata internazionale nell'ambito dei programmi globali e dell'impegno multilaterale della Svizzera - Sviluppare e curare le reti di contatti e il dialogo a livello regionale, nazionale e globale su temi rilevanti per la politica di sviluppo - Fornire al DFAE le informazioni necessarie per rispondere alle esigenze delle istituzioni politiche (Consiglio federale e Parlamento) e della popolazione svizzera Il suo profilo - Diploma di master conforme al sistema di Bologna conseguito presso un'università o una scuola universitaria professionale svizzera (o formazione equivalente all'estero) - Diplomi ed esperienze nei seguenti settori: economia (promozione del settore privato e finanziario) ; ingegneria (clima, risorse idriche, agronomia) ; sanità pubblica, istruzione di base e formazione professionale; migrazione; diritto - Sono auspicate esperienze professionali pregresse (almeno 1 anno) - Sono auspicate esperienze pertinenti nella cooperazione internazionale (IZA) - Sono auspicate esperienze all'estero (almeno 6 mesi) - Mentalità aperta, approccio interdisciplinare, spirito d'iniziativa e predisposizione all'apprendimento - Flessibilità, buona resistenza psichica, capacità di adattamento e di resistenza allo stress - Intelligenza emotiva, spirito di squadra, competenze sociali e doti comunicative - Coscienza professionale e forte coinvolgimento - Capacità di riflettere in maniera critica, di adottare diversi punti di vista e di rappresentare i valori e gli interessi della Svizzera indipendentemente dalla propria opinione - Livello C1 in due lingue ufficiali e in inglese - Disponibilità a sottostare all'obbligo di trasferimento periodico e a cambiare luoghi di impiego nella rete esterna svizzera, in particolare in contesti difficili (rispetto dell'obbligo di trasferimento) Per tenere conto della diversità linguistica della Svizzera, incoraggiamo le candidature di persone di lingua madre italiana. Nella preselezione, consideriamo solo le candidature complete più conformi ai nostri requisiti e ai profili ricercati. È inoltre richiesta la disponibilità a iniziare la formazione alla Centrale e all'estero il 1° aprile 2023. Chi siamo Il Dipartimento federale degli affari esteri (DFAE) coordina e definisce, su mandato del Consiglio federale, la politica estera della Svizzera, tutela gli interessi del Paese e promuove i valori svizzeri. Informazioni complementari Saranno prese in considerazione solo le candidature che contengono tutti i documenti richiesti: - CV ? Modulo per le carriere trasferibili ? utilizzare il PDF ufficiale - Questionario di candidatura ? utilizzare il PDF ufficiale - Diploma universitario (conforme al sistema di Bologna) incl. attestato delle note e diplomi - In caso di diploma estero è obbligatorio allegare il riconoscimento di equivalenze Swiss ENIC* - Certificati di lavoro e/o praticantato - Estratto del casellario giudiziale svizzero (non più vecchio di 6 mesi) - Copia di un documento d'identità svizzero in corso di validità (passaporto o carta d'identità) - Attestato di lingua di livello C1, se disponibile (datato a meno di 2 anni) * Il DFAE si basa sul riconoscimento rilasciato da Swiss ENIC. Swiss ENIC non può essere ritenuta responsabile delle decisioni del DFAE. Per prepararsi individualmente al Concorso è a disposizione un documento di autovalutazione sul tema dell'obbligo di trasferimento. Per ulteriori informazioni rivolgersi al team Profili e reclutamento: tel. +41 58 465 11 59, o per e-mail a concours@eda.admin.ch. Termine per la presentazione delle candidature: 17 giugno 2022 (ore 18.00, Svizzera (UTC+1)) Entrata in servizio: 1° aprile 2023
Ihre Aufgaben - Vertreten der Schweizer Interessen und Werte in bilateralen und multilateralen Verhandlungen zu entwicklungsrelevanten Themen - Erarbeiten und Umsetzen von Kooperationsstrategien und Programmen im Bereich der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und der humanitären Hilfe - Initiieren und Gestalten von Partnerschaften mit IZA-Akteuren sowie Akteuren aus dem Privatsektor, Wissenschaft, Zivilgesellschaft - Durchführen, Begleiten und Evaluieren der entsprechenden Programme im Ausland - Begleiten globaler Initiativen und Programme im Rahmen der Globalprogramme und des multilateralen Engagements der Schweiz - Aufbauen und Pflegen von Netzwerken und Dialog auf regionaler, nationaler und globaler Ebene zu entwicklungspolitisch relevanten Themen - Bereitstellen der Informationen, welche das EDA benötigt, um auf die Bedürfnisse der politischen Institutionen (Bundesrat und Parlament) und der Schweizer Bevölkerung zu antworten Ihr Profil - Konsekutiver Bologna-Masterabschluss einer Schweizer Universität oder Fachhochschule, (oder gleichwertige ausländische Ausbildung) - Abschlüsse und Erfahrungen in den folgenden Gebieten: Wirtschaft und Betriebswirtschaft (Privat- und Finanzsektorförderung), Ingenieurwesen (Klima,Wasser, Agronomie), Public Health, Grund- und Berufsbildung, Migration, Recht - Vorgängige Arbeitserfahrung erwünscht (mindestens 1 Jahr) - Relevante IZA-Erfahrung erwünscht - Auslanderfahrung (mindestens 6 Monate) erwünscht - Aufgeschlossenheit, interdisziplinäres Denken, Initiative und Lernbereitschaft - Flexibilität, psychische Belastbarkeit Anpassungsfähigkeit und Stressresistenz - Emotionale Intelligenz, Sozialkompetenz und Kommunikationsfähigkeit - Gewissenhaftigkeit und grosse Leistungsbereitschaft - Kritisches Denken und Fähigkeit, verschiedene Perspektiven einzunehmen und die Werte und Interessen der Schweiz unabhängig von der persönlichen Meinung zu vertreten - Niveau C1 in zwei Amtssprachen sowie im Englischen - Bereitschaft zur regelmässigen Versetzung an neue Einsatzorte des Schweizer Vertretungsnetzes, insbesondere in schwierige Kontexte (Einhalten der Versetzungspflicht) Die sprachliche Vielfalt der Schweiz ist uns wichtig. Bewerbungsdossiers von Personen italienischer Muttersprache begrüssen wir deshalb besonders. Wir berücksichtigen für die Vorselektion nur vollständige Bewerbungen, die unseren Anforderungen und den gesuchten Profilen am besten entsprechen. Die Ausbildung an der Zentrale und im Ausland beginnt am 1. April 2023. Über uns Das Eidgenössische Departement für auswärtige Angelegenheiten (EDA) koordiniert und gestaltet im Auftrag des Bundesrats die Schweizer Aussenpolitik, wahrt die Interessen des Landes und fördert Schweizer Werte. Zusätzliche Informationen Es werden nur Bewerbungsdossiers berücksichtigt, welche alle erforderlichen Dokumente enthalten: - CV-Formular für die versetzbaren Karrieren ? offizielles PDF verwenden - Formular Bewerbungsfragen ? offizielles PDF verwenden - Hochschulabschluss (konsekutiver Bologna-Master) inkl. Notenausweis und Diplome - Bei ausländischem Abschluss muss zwingend eine Swiss ENIC Anerkennung beigelegt werden* - Arbeits- und/oder Praktikumszeugnisse - Schweizer Strafregisterauszug (nicht älter als 6 Monate) - Kopie eines gültigen schweizerischen Personalausweises (Pass oder Identitätskarte) - Sprachdiplom Niveau C1, falls vorhanden (nicht älter als 2 Jahre) * Das EDA stützt sich auf die Anerkennung durch Swiss ENIC. Swiss ENIC haftet nicht für Entscheide des EDA. Zur individuellen Vorbereitung steht Ihnen ein Dokument zur Selbsteinschätzung zum Thema Versetzungsdisziplin zur Verfügung. Für Fragen steht Ihnen das Team Profile und Gewinnung gerne zur Verfügung: Tel. +41 58 465 11 59 oder per E-Mail concours@eda.admin.ch. Bewerbungsfrist: 17. Juni 2022 (18.00 Uhr, Schweiz (UTC+1)) Stellenantritt: 1. April 2023