Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. Visit www.worldbank.org. Vice-Presidency Context The Budget, Performance Review, and Strategic Planning Vice Presidency (BPS) is organized into three Departments: BPS Strategic Planning (BPSSP) with teams supporting the corporate strategic business and budget planning process; BPS Operations Units (BPSOU) with teams supporting Practice Groups and Regions; and BPS Corporate Units (BPSCU) with teams supporting corporate units, providing capital budget support, and providing BPS systems, knowledge, and shared services. BPS' service delivery model has three core roles: (1) Business Partners (serving clients directly with focus on decision support and performance oversight); (2) Centers of Expertise (CoEs) (providing thought-leadership and analytics, designing business finance policies, practices and systems, and coordinating knowledge management); and (3) Service Center (managing delivery of high volume and transactional and reporting services across Bank, including help desk support to clients). Unit Context As BPS aligns to the challenges of implementing the Evolution agenda and future business needs, BPS is recruiting for the Manager of BPS' Service Center in Chennai (BPSCH). He/She will work closely with other BPS Managers supporting Corporate, Global Practice, and Regional VPs as well as those supporting the various Centers of Expertise; and be part of the BPS Leadership Team where there is joint responsibility for the implementation of the budget reform and the BPS service delivery model. This position will report to the Director for BSPCU. Duties and accountabilities: Fundamentally, the Manager, BPSCH will be responsible for organizing, providing technical leadership, and supervising all components of the unit's work program, including: A) Business Responsibilities • Manages the BPSCH team that provides BPS services, including advisory services (AskBudget); capital accounting data entry, monitoring, and reporting support; external funds processing, monitoring, and advisory; internal controls, including VPU Authorization Administrator (VAA); finance and accounting support; preparation/delivery of established reporting/analytics on agreed portals/platforms; SAP and BPC process execution, reorganizations, and application support; general transactions processing, reposting, and chargebacks; and other services agreed with clients over time. • Is an active member of BPS' Leadership Team, participates in cross cutting activities, and from time to time, takes on leadership roles in BPS-wide activities, such as recruitment and other HR initiatives. • Provides support and advice to the Vice President and the Director(s) of BPS, as requested. B) Finance/Budget Responsibilities • Effectively and efficiently manages BPSCH budget, ensuring its effective formulation and input into budget decisions. • Advocates and drives cost-effective delivery of business finance services, promoting transparency, simplicity, standardization, and automation. • Identifies and communicates business priorities and requirements for enhanced/new processes, practices, programs, and tools to unit staff and clients. • Supports other CoEs to mainstream budget improvements and solutions across the Bank, working in close partnership with other members of the BPS Leadership Team to solve problems. C) Talent Management Responsibilities • Manages the unit staff, including recruitment, evaluation, and career development of staff. • Provides leadership and support to her/his staff to build sustainable finance skills and capacity to effectively deliver BPS services. • Promotes teamwork within own unit, with other BPS units, and institution-wide, where applicable. • Manages and oversees the engagement and evaluation of technical consultants within the BPS unit, as needed. Selection Criteria • Relevant advanced degree (finance, accounting, economics, etc.) required to fulfill position specific requirements OR non-relevant degree plus an internationally recognized completed professional finance/accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, CGMA, CMA) • Strong professional experience, typically a successful candidates will have 12 years of experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility across two or more financial service areas. • Deep understanding of finance policies, procedures, practices, and systems in the World Bank Group or other similar institutions. • Successful experience in managing staff in multicultural and/ or international context, either as a manager or supervisor. • Proven ability to interact effectively with corporate and external counterparts. • Superior written and oral communication skills with ability to convey complex messages succinctly and diplomatically. • Strong organizational skills, with proven change management experience, ability to multi-task, and pay attention to details while maintaining a clear sense of business priorities. Managerial Competencies Required • Courage of your Convictions - Outstanding WBG managers demonstrate the confidence in their convictions and the integrity to express themselves to peers and superiors even if it is easier or more comfortable to refrain from speaking up. They have the confidence, balanced with humility and judgment, to operate with the intent of doing what is right for the WBG and its clients. • Leading the Team for Impact - Outstanding WBG managers focus on the WBG purpose and mission to provide on-going clarity and vision to their teams. They align capabilities and resources around the WBG mission. They create an energizing and empowering work environment where people are engaged and have the resources necessary to do their jobs, while holding team members accountable for results and improvement. • Influencing Across Boundaries - Outstanding WBG managers persuade, convince, and create buy-in for ideas and initiatives to advance their own goals and strategies, consistent with the WBG mission and vision. • Fostering Openness to New Ideas - Outstanding WBG managers create open and innovative climates for the people around them. They are transparent, open to divergent views and encouraging of these attributes in others. They promote broad thinking and frank discussion, welcoming others' input into the decision-making process, and they build on others' ideas. • Building Talent for the Future - Outstanding WBG managers build people's capabilities for the future by supporting and leveraging the diversity of staff in terms of their race, gender, nationality, and culture, educational and professional backgrounds. They create growth opportunities for others, encouraging them to stretch beyond their current experience or comfort zone. They provide ongoing feedback and development, including long term career development and mentoring, as well as hold their team members accountable for developing others. The World Bank Group values diversity and encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of World Bank Group member countries to apply, regardless of gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. 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Purpose of Job The Principal, Team Lead is responsible for the support, maintenance and development services for all applications, systems and services that their team supports for the Bank. The Team Lead manages a team of technical and functional specialists, liaising with other IT experts, users and managers in the Bank to address operational challenges, respond to evolving business needs and ensuring that strategic goals are met. Accountabilities & Responsibilities - Recruits, motivates, trains and develops staff within agreed policies and practices to maintain an effective workplace capable of meeting its objectives. - Ensures systems are resilient, fit for purpose and meets evolving business requirements. - Manages and administrates the development programme to ensure that functional system changes/fixes, enhancements and developments are sound, support the Bank's operational priorities and are conducted according to the Bank's and Application and Integration team's procedures - Works with the business to proactively identify and manage their backlog of queries, defects, issues, enhancements, upgrades and projects. - Manages the business backlog and guides them on prioritisation, estimating and team capacity to deliver. - Works with external stakeholders (consultancy firms, software vendors, service providers, etc.) to ensure that functional deliverables are progressed optimally, timely and to the level of quality expected by the Bank. - When appropriate, on-boards and motivates third parties within agreed policies and practices to maintain an effective and efficient workplace capable of meeting its objectives. - Is responsible for ensuring key agile working practices are adopted and adhered to, such as ? - Arranges daily stand-up meetings, facilitate meetings, schedule meetings, demo and decision-making processes in order to ensure quick inspection and proper use of adaptation process - Managing the Agile process with the coordination of team - Facilitating daily stand-ups, planning, demo and retrospective meetings. - Knowledge of agile methodology and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc. - Forecasting how long work will take based on Lean Agile metrics - Expert in estimation and planning and knows how to create useful, reliable and practical plans for software development projects. - Assists the Associate Director, to define the strategic direction of the function in order to drive forward change and to best support the Bank's mission and strategic objectives - Advises Project Steering Committees and run User groups ensuring stakeholders and sponsors are kept up to date - Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of staff including recruitment, compensation (as agreed with the Head of Department, if applicable), performance management, coaching and development. - Champion and role model the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times. - Ensure that the ongoing internal controls are completed satisfactorily and evidence retained. All audit points will be remediated within agreed timescales. - Deputises for the Associate Director, as required to ensure the smooth running of the team. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications - Knowledge of agile methodology and frameworks like Scrum, Kanban, XP, etc - Understand the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development - Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, theory, rules and practices, like: Scrum, Kanban, Crystal, FDD, XP, etc. - Solid experience knowledge of software development processes and procedures - Experience of Agile techniques, such as, User Stories, Continuous Integration, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Testing, Pairing, Automated Testing, Agile Games. - Ability to take and understand the commitment to deliver the product on time. - Know about the value of metrics and incremental delivery - Knowledge about tasks, backlog tracking, burndown metrics, velocity, user stories etc. - Familiar with common development practices, Service oriented environments, and Agile practices - Experience in successful application deliveries, system implementations / upgrades. - Experience of delivering software in a formal regime using source control management and controlled gates with relevant artefacts to support design, quality and support. - Experience of working in a mid-sized corporate environment, successfully aligning solutions appropriately with wider roadmaps, architecture and other initiatives - Experience as a collaborative leader - Ability to hold team members accountable via appropriate empowerment, set clear performance standards, resolve performance issues, keep team engaged and on task - Demonstrable evidence of facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, and increasing transparency. - Evidence of building a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised without fear of blame, retribution, or being judged, with an emphasis on continuous improvement and problem solving. - Experience managing teams and systems implementations across different technologies - Experience working with financial services Skills: - Professional Expertise ability to make effective and appropriate use of functional knowledge and technical skills - Strong analytical and problem solving skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate appropriate, concise and accurate information. - Excellent interpersonal skills, in particular, service orientation and people empathy. - Ability to influence internal and external stakeholders - Fluency in written and spoken English. - Ability to operate sensitively and effectively in a multicultural environment. - Extensive hands on experience of Informatica 10 platform - Database knowledge, particularly Oracle and SQL Server - Cloud based data integration solutions, e.g. Informatica's IDMC, MS Fabric, Databricks, etc - Experience in metadata tooling, e.g. Informatica's metadata manager and EDC - The follow would be an advantage: - Experience in BMC Control-M - Use and understanding of ERP solutions, particularly SAP Hanna. - Use of operational service delivery applications, particularly Service Now. - Agile management tooling, particularly Jira within the Atlassian suite. What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Please note, all our adverts close at 10.59pm GMT time. Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Purpose of Job The role sits within the IT Security and Business Continuity team, (part of Cyber Security Operations) which is responsible for protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the Bank's information assets. The focus of this role is to respond to any cybersecurity incident and assure the continued operations of Information and Computer Technology systems. This will include contributing to Major Incident (MI) calls to triage any potential cybersecurity events or threats which may impact the Bank. The IT Security Incident Response (IR) Associate will also support the Head of Security Operations in managing the Bank's Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs) and track the occurrence and development of cyber incidents within the Bank. The role comes with expectation to be on-site in Canary Wharf office as required (minimum 2-3 days or 50% a week). Accountabilities & Responsibilities - The IT Security Incident Response Associate will have the following responsibilities: - Monitor and evaluate systems' cybersecurity state, analyse, and mitigate the impact of cybersecurity incidents - Identify cyber incidents, root causes and malicious actors - Act according to the Bank's Incident Response Plan, restore systems and processes functionalities to an operational state, collecting evidences and documenting actions taken - Participate in MI calls to triage incidents - Contribute to the development, maintenance and assessment of the Incident Response Plan and related playbooks - Develop, implement, and assess procedures related to incident handling including analysis and reporting - Identify, analyse, mitigate, and communicate cybersecurity incidents - Measure cybersecurity incidents detection and response effectiveness - Document incident results analysis and incident handling actions - Evaluate the resilience of the cybersecurity controls and mitigation actions taken after a cybersecurity or data breach incident - Adopt and develop incident handling testing techniques - Cooperate with outsourced partners and MSSPs' SOC teams - Manage any Incident Response tools & technologies to support the IR capabilities of the team Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications - Educated to degree level (Computer Science or similar) - A suitable Security Certification such as CISSP, CISM or CFR (CIHE preferred) - Expertise in Microsoft (Server & Workstation), UNIX and Linux Operating Systems - Incident Handling standards, methodologies, recommendations, and best practices - Verifiable experience and examples of dealing with incidents in a similar role - Operating as part of a wider Security Operations Centre (SOC) team - Detailed familiarity of Cloud Technologies and how to secure them - In-depth knowledge of technical security solutions covering areas such as: SIEM, EDR, DLP, WAF, email security, DNS, encryption, PKI, cloud security, threat intelligence gathering, threat hunting, knowledge of MITRE framework and an understanding of the cyber ?Kill Chain' - Practice all technical, functional, and operational aspects of cybersecurity incident handling and response - Excellent crisis management skills, working under pressure with calmness, authority and respect - Collect, analyse, and correlate cyber threat information originating from multiple sources - Communicate, present and report to relevant stakeholders - Manage and analyse log files - Be proficient in firewall rule reviews What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Please note, all our adverts close at 10.59pm GMT time. Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Purpose of Job The Associate, Software Developer is responsible for design and implementation, support and maintenance of the Bank's applications and analytic tools, supporting Banking, Treasury, Risk, Finance, Corporate and other teams in the execution of their business processes. The role includes leading all aspects of the enhancement, maintenance and support of multiple business applications and associated initiatives which are based on enterprise development platforms and related frameworks, often involving collaboration with internal application owners and other members of staff to deliver changes using Agile principles, supporting complex and dynamic business requirements. The role involves applying both business and technical expertise to deliver customer focused support and development services, potentially in a DevOps pipeline with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), but also facilitating manual deployment for legacy applications where necessary. The individual will be expected to adhere to the core principles of the IT department, these include, but are not limited to - putting our users first; delivering technology that is useful, elegant and reliable; knowledgeable and engaging about both technology and our business; reliable and effective in both provision and execution; innovative and inquisitive; integral to the success of the Bank Accountabilities & Responsibilities - Deliver working software in line with agreed quality and risk standards - Maintain expected service levels of the key applications you support and maintain - To adhere to, develop and enhance the working practices, standards, processes and practices in and out with your team. - Contribute to and improve the community of practice that you belong to - To follow standard development working practices e.g. - Participate in all the daily and weekly ceremonies in your team - Test driven development, Behaviour driven development, Test Automation, Secure by design - Work with users from business teams and Product Owner, as appropriate, to understand user needs and develop appropriately innovative and practical solutions. - Estimate and plan with your team colleagues, such as, Business Analyst (BA), Quality Assurer (QA), developers. - Work closely with Architects, Business Analysts (BA), Quality Assurers (QA) and other developers to build or enhance systems. - To liaise with members of the Infrastructure and Operations team, as necessary to ensure consistent implementation of features into a test and production environment, either via associated DevOps tooling, or manually as appropriate. - Delivering operational delivery automation and continuous improvement in conjunction with DevOps suppliers and IT Operations. - Adhere to and support audit, control and risk activities on behalf of the Bank - Helping your team to succeed at all times and continuously improve - Working in technologies beyond your core disciplines as required by strategic and project demands - Motivate self and others to continually reflect and adapt to improve quality and delivery cadence - Mentor and develop other developers in your team whether staff, contract or third party. - Participate in the technical development programme in order to ensure that system changes, patches, enhancements and developments are sound, support the Bank's operational priorities and are conducted according to the Bank's and IT's procedures. - Provide production support coverage of business application responsible incidents as required. - Helping others, by undertaking general tasks not related to your core discipline if required Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications - Experience of delivering software in a formal system using source control management and controlled gates with relevant artefacts to support design, quality and support. - Being persistent and resilient - Possesses strong investigative and analytical qualities - Experience delivering test automation or frameworks - Excellent communicator in English - both written and verbal. - A team player with a positive and constructive attitude towards work and colleagues. - A diligent and conscientious approach to completing work on time and to an agreed, acceptable level of quality is required - Educated to degree level or equivalent industry experience and it is desirable to have has an appropriate certification relating to the technical specialism that the role requires. 3.3 Integration, EBX Developer - Extensive experience implementing master data management solutions using TIBCO EBX. - Experience of TIBCO EBX installation, configuration and support within a cloud environment. - Knowledge of TIBCO EBX custom trigger development in Java advantageous. - Good understanding of TIBCO EBX add-on modules, particularly Match & Merge Engine - Experience of TIBCO BusinessWorks 6.x advantageous - Familiarity with CI/CD processes and tools (e.g. Jenkins, Maven) - Familiarity with Source Code Management processes and tools (e.g. Subversion, Github, BitBucket) - Experience of SOA design patterns and principles - Previous experience of working with MS SQL Server - Experience in BMC Control-M - Experience in finance services What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Please note, all our adverts close at 10.59pm GMT time. Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. The application process may take 3 – 4 weeks approx. outside of the UK. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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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 109 approved members worldwide. We are capitalized at USD100 billion and rated AAA by the major international credit rating agencies. Collaborating with partners, AIIB meets clients' needs by unlocking new capital and investing in infrastructure that is green, technology-enabled and promotes regional connectivity. The Information Technology Department (ITD) is looking for a Senior Digital Program Specialist for cybersecurity engineering. The cybersecurity function is the first line of defense to protect the Bank against cyber-attacks on AIIB's entire digital landscape and to prevent financial losses and reputational damage to the Bank. The Senior Digital Program Specialist will be an experienced and vigilant cybersecurity engineer who plays a leading role in the planning, design, deployment, and optimization of cybersecurity products and technologies to enhance security capabilities across the Bank. They should have an excellent understanding of cybersecurity standards and frameworks, extensive knowledge of how cybercriminals work, and a determination to never let them in. The Senior Digital Program Specialist will help keep cybercrime at bay, using their expertise and engineering skills to keep enhancing the Bank's cybersecurity infrastructures and systems. They should be passionate about providing high-standard cybersecurity services, have extensive knowledge of both external and insider threats, and dedicated to minimizing cyber risks. They will create and manage technologies to safeguard AIIB's information and systems from cyber threats, based on AIIB's security practices and industry-accepted frameworks and following AIIB's policies and legal requirements. Responsibilities: - Lead the planning, design, deployment, testing, optimization, and integration of cybersecurity technologies, as well as manage product features and capabilities, to protect information and prevent unauthorized access and attacks against AIIB's IT environment. - As IT Service Owner, ensure the effective and efficient design and functionality of cybersecurity solutions. - Collaborate with stakeholders to align security initiatives with business objectives. - Manage cybersecurity product vendors to ensure prompt delivery of quality services, features, capabilities, bug fixes, etc. by developing and managing operational and quality metrics. - Continuously review the maturity of cybersecurity measures and maintain the roadmap of cybersecurity solutions to lead the development of sound cyber protection capabilities. - Contribute domain expertise for the development, implementation and updating of the cybersecurity framework, policies, standards, guidelines, baselines, processes and procedures. - Ensure that any actions to address gaps or weaknesses are appropriately assigned and completed in a timely manner to maintain cybersecurity, supporting audits, and control testing on cybersecurity. - Serve as the domain expert for cybersecurity prevention, response, and recovery. - Lead and mentor junior team members, fostering their growth and development in the field. Requirements: - Minimum 8-10 years of direct experience of building and configuring cybersecurity technologies, including but not limited to SIEM, Anti-Malware, Firewall/IPS/UTM, Vulnerability Scanner, Endpoint Detection & Response, User and Entity Behavior Analytics, Web Application Firewall, Threat Intelligence, Honeypot, and other cybersecurity tools; - Hands-on experience developing and validating security baseline configurations for operating systems, databases, web servers, and networking equipment; - Strong technical analysis and problem-solving skills; experience of DevOps toolsets would be an advantage; - Demonstrated successful cyber security use case management and optimization with relevant security tools; - Demonstrated experience of security tools integration and orchestration for hybrid environment; Cloud environment working experience of Azure and AWS would be an advantage; - Demonstrated solid knowledge of information security principles, practices and regulations, including knowledge of International Security Frameworks and Standards, such as NIST Cyber Security Framework, MITRE ATT&CK, CIS, ISO/IEC 27000 Series and COBIT; - Excellent engagement, relationship, project and stakeholder management skills; - Results-oriented, with a meticulous eye for detail, with the ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment; - Security industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC would be an advantage; - Excellent team player to create a positive, professional, and fun working environment; - The working language of AIIB is English; fluency in oral and written English is a must; - Master's degree from a reputable university in relevant fields such as cyber security, computer science, and engineering. Alternatively, Bachelor's degree in related fields along with relevant Certifications, in lieu of a Master's degree, 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 econo;mic 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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Background CORPORATE BACKGROUND: UNDP works with over 170 countries, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results. in line with its 2022/2025 Strategic Plan to expand people's choices for a fairer, sustainable future with planet & people in balance. Accelerate and scale up development in three directions of changes: - Structural transformation, particularly green, inclusive, and digital transitions. - Leaving no one behind, a right-based approach centred on human agency and human development. - Building resilience to respond to systemic uncertainty and risk. Through six signature solutions: poverty and inequality, governance, resilience, environment, energy, and gender equality and enhanced by three enablers: strategic innovation, digitalization, and development financing. In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND: Rwanda Accelerator lab is part of the global UNDP Accelerator Labs network composed of 91 lab teams/locations serving 115 countries. The Accelerator labs are the world's largest and fastest learning network on wicked development challenges of the 21st century. It is UNDP's new way of working introduced in 2019 through a partnership with the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany, the Qatar Fund for Development as founding investors as well as support from Italy and UNDP Core donors. The Accelerator Lab is part of UNDP's drive to be an incubator for the future, accelerate progress and close the gap between the current practices of international development in an accelerated pace of change. Project Title: Empowering Development through AI at UNDP Accelerator Lab Rwanda Project Background: The UNDP Accelerator Lab in Rwanda is a pioneering initiative tackling development challenges through rapid experimentation and innovative solutions. One focus area is Artificial Intelligence (AI), recognizing its potential to revolutionize various sectors and contribute to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Duties and Responsibilities The intern position will support the Accelerator Lab team in identifying, exploring, and evaluating potential applications of AI for development challenges in Rwanda. Duties and responsibilities Under the guidance of the team and direct supervision by the Head of exploration and Acclab Team, the Intern will give support to the ongoing initiatives/projects and in delivering tasks such as but not limited to programmatic, operational, and administrative work. The Intern will be expected to support in the working out loud and communicating the Accelerator lab initiatives through blogs, reports, social media and across multiple platforms. - Conduct background research and support the production of case studies and other communication material about innovative solutions featured by the Accelerator Lab and office for publication in external channels. - Conduct research and analysis on the latest AI trends and their potential applications in the Rwandan context. - Support the identification of specific development challenges where AI could offer promising solutions. - Assist in the design and planning of pilot experiments or feasibility studies for selected AI applications. - Conduct data analysis and visualization to support project activities. - Contribute to the development of communication materials and reports related to AI initiatives. - Participate in workshops, meetings, and discussions related to AI and development. - Assist the team in building partnerships with AI experts, research institutions, and relevant stakeholders. - Stay updated on the evolving ethical considerations surrounding AI development and deployment. - Support the production of communication materials such as blogs, and social media stories to highlight the achievements and activities of the lab. - Work alongside the communication unit on visual designs, video productions and external agencies on the lab activities. - Support the solution mapping and sense making and exploration exercises on field and capture live stories from the innovators. - Support other strategic activities for the Accelerator Labs as seen relevant and needed. Competencies - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to conduct research and analyze data effectively. - Excellent communication and writing skills. - Proficient in using technology tools for data analysis and visualization. - Enthusiasm for technology and its potential to address development challenges. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Cultural sensitivity and adaptability to a diverse work environment. - Excellent organizational and time management skills. - Ability to take initiative and work independently. - Excellent writing and oral communication skills. - Good knowledge of online platforms, and social media outlets including online tools. - Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities of the lab activities. Required Skills and Experience Education: - Enrolled in a bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, or enrolled in a master's degree; or have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master's degree or equivalent studies. Language skills: - English or French and local language - Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS - UNDP will provide a stipend amount monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship Policy. All expenses connected with the internship (except costs associated with site visits outside of duty station, as described above) will be borne by the Intern or her/his sponsoring entity. - UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. - Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed. - Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship. - Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan. - Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity. - Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes. - Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc. Disclaimer [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. 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Background CORPORATE BACKGROUND: UNDP works in about 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities through 2030. The key 2030 Agenda principle of leaving no one behind and stamping out inequality is at the core of everything we do. UNDP focuses on helping countries build and share solutions in three main areas: - Sustainable development - Democratic governance and peacebuilding - Climate and disaster resilience In all our activities, we encourage the protection of human rights and the empowerment of women, minorities and the poorest and most vulnerable. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Duties and Responsibilities The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities: No Duties and responsibilities % of time In this section list the primary responsibilities and tasks of the position. (Include percentages for each duty.) 1 - To be involved in the deployment of new access points and switches to enhance the internet accessibility in the compound. - To work with the ICT team to comply with requirements from our sister agencies, especially joining new computers on intunes and MS Azure. - To work with ICT team in developing digital tools for the office, to go for paperless by developing stationaries stock management. 60% 2 - To ensure and update the inventory of all office assets including IT equipment, office furniture in each office. - To update and produce the list of the office equipment by specifying Brand, model, and serial number and make sure that staff signed the list of equipment in their office respectively. - To update and record all assets in the newly developed software application and make sure the new tags printing system and fix the tags on each office. - To carry out all other tasks requested by the supervisor. 30% 3 Other: - Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed. 10% Competencies Interest and motivation in working in an international organization; - Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation; - Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal oriented mind-set; - Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently; - Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities; - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; - Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; - Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. Required Skills and Experience Education: - currently in the final year of a Bachelor's degree; or - currently enrolled in a Master's degree; or - have graduated no longer than 1 year ago from a master's degree or equivalent studies. IT skills: - Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools; - Hardware and software troubleshooting skills - Good communication skills and ability to work effectively under pressure in a team and in a multicultural environment. - A proactive approach to operational challenges in the ICT environment Language skills: - English or French required; - Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS - UNDP will provide a stipend amount monthly in accordance with the provisions of the UNDP Internship Policy. All expenses connected with the internship (except costs associated with site visits outside of duty station, as described above) will be borne by the Intern or her/his sponsoring entity. - UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. - Interns are responsible for obtaining necessary visas and arranging travel to and from the duty station where the internship will be performed. - Interns are not eligible to apply for, or be appointed to, any post in UNDP during the period of the internship. - Interns must provide proof of enrolment in health insurance plan such as mutuele de sante and others. - Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity. - Interns are expected to work full time, but flexibility is allowed for education programmes. - Interns need to obtain financing for subsistence and make own arrangements for internship, travel, VISA, accommodation, etc. Disclaimer [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. 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Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. Qualification: Master's or Bachelor's degree in a development related field or equivalent (Business Administration, Public Administration or Management, Computer Science, Innovation Management or equivalent). WHAT IS DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION? At UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), we are on a mission to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions around the world. UNDP is the United Nations' global sustainable development organization working across 170 countries with 17,000 personnel. Digital technology is one of the most fundamental drivers of change this century. Digital not only provides new opportunities and challenges for development, but it is also fundamentally changing the context in which development is taking place. Since the launch of its first Digital Strategy in 2019, UNDP has been on an ambitious transformation journey to harness the potential of digital technology for development. We are now in the next phase of our digital transformation, implementing the [Digital Strategy 2022-2025,](https://digitalstrategy.undp.org/) which puts forth a vision to create a world in which digital is an empowering force for people and planet. The Chief Digital Officer at UNDP is leading this effort with the goal of embedding digital technology in the development projects that we implement, supporting government partners to build inclusive digital eco-systems, and transforming the organization internally to enable these changes. Successful candidates will be invited to join UNDP's GPN ExpRes Roster under one or more of the 10 digital areas and may be considered for future similar assignments with UNDP. Retention in the Roster of selected experts will be contingent on continuous delivery of satisfactory services. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK 1.Digital transformation advisory & strategy Advisory and operational support to initiate, develop and implement various digital transformation initiatives including: - Digital strategy development - Digital transformation planning and scoping, at corporate and project levels - Digital readiness and maturity assessments - Research on digital transformation strategy and design 2.Data governance Harnessing the power of data to generate insights and inform decision-making including: - Data governance - Data privacy, ethics, and protection 3.Emerging technologies Supporting new opportunities with insights into and experience with frontier technologies including: - Distributed ledgers and blockchain - Artificial intelligence and machine learning (this can include policy, regulatory and/or technical skillsets) - Ethical AI - Quantum computing - Mixed, augmented realities and spatial computing - Remote sensing and satellite technology - Internet of things and hardware automation including 3D Printing and drones 4.Human centered design, research, and facilitation Facilitating the creation, and collaboration of digital initiatives including: - User research and usability testing - Rapid digital and service prototyping - Service and system design - User interface and user experience design - Design thinking and workshop facilitation, both in person and remotely - Behavioral science - Digital storytelling 5.Digital ecosystems and standards Working within the digital ecosystem to develop, implement, and scale digital public goods and digital public infrastructure to provide society-wide benefits - Open source, open standards, and open innovation expertise - Digital ecosystems strategy and experience - Tech and/or digital partnerships 6. Product management Product managers identify the 'customer' or 'user' needs and the larger business objectives that a product or feature will fulfill, articulates what success looks like for a product, and rallies a team to turn that vision into a reality: - Works with internal and external stakeholders - Helps to define and execute product vision - Helps to define success and a product roadmap - Manages the team to deliver the product backlog and fulfillment - Works at both a conceptual and practical level 7. Software development, systems integration, and methods Provide practical technical support to the operational deployment of projects and programmes including: - Enterprise, mobile and web software development expertise - Advise on and/or implement complex systems integration and interoperability initiatives - Use and/or advise on agile methodology and agile software development 8.Technology infrastructure and hardware Technical information communications technology expertise required to enable and operate digital projects including: - Software and development environment setup - Hardware management and expertise, from servers to mobile computing devices - Cyber and information technology security - Internet and digital connectivity 9.Innovation and entrepreneurship Catalyzing more innovations and encouraging a more entrepreneurial problem-solving culture including: - Innovation process and programme management, from sourcing, incubating, accelerating, and scaling a portfolio. - Lean startup methodology to increase effectiveness and learning. - Entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship experience 10.Change, capacity and organizational development Supporting digital transformation through critical organizational processes and culture including: - Human and organizational capacity development - Culture and change management - Legal and regulatory with digital - Impact monitoring and evaluation - Training and capacity building - Business process evaluation, design & optimization 11. Additional area of cross-cutting expertise in e-Governance. Applicants can indicate experience in e-Governance as a cross cutting area of expertise. e-Governance expertise includes: - Access and right to information. Expertise in developing and training capacity to support platforms that enable dialogue, with experience in intergovernmental and multi-stakeholder efforts, - e-Government and e-Governance. Experience with advancing inclusive governance using digital development, leveraging technologies to advance human rights and marginalized groups. - Develop strategies, plans and programmes with governments while addressing known barriers. - Innovations in public administration and public service delivery. Experience with innovation tools for government and innovation mechanisms like incubators and accelerators. - Open Data and Open Government. Practical implementation experience with open principles for government to inform policies and strategies, with familiarity with emerging trends and issues. - Digital Identity in the Public Sector & Elections. Technical expertise and experience in the public and/or electoral sector with respect to credentials and identity solutions. - ICTs/Digital technologies and empowerment. Promoting and developing efforts to enhance participation and advocacy among groups such as youth, women, and civil society. DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need. UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNDP, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNDP's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UNDP personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference checks. Requirements and skills Global Call -Digital Transformation This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. Qualification: Bachelor's degree in development or technical related field or equivalent (AI, Data Science, Computer Science, AI Policy, Business Administration, Public Administration or Management, or equivalent) What is Artificial Intelligence? At UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), we are on a mission to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions around the world. UNDP is the United Nations' global sustainable development organization working across 170 countries with 17,000 staff. Digital technology is one of the most fundamental drivers of change this century, providing new opportunities and challenges for development, and fundamentally changing the context in which development is taking place. Since the launch of its first Digital Strategy in 2019, UNDP has been on an ambitious transformation journey to harness the potential of digital technology for development. We are now in the next phase of our digital transformation, implementing the [Digital Strategy 2022-2025,](https://digitalstrategy.undp.org/) which envisions a world where digital is an empowering force for people and the planet. The Chief Digital Officer at UNDP is leading this effort, aiming to embed digital technology in our development projects, support government partners to build inclusive digital ecosystems, and transform the organization internally to facilitate these changes. The Digital Strategy highlights AI as a significant opportunity. Internally, we are investing in our human capacity, infrastructure, and next-generation tools to enhance our operations and serve our partners better. This includes building a strong data foundation to leverage AI optimally and ethically, as outlined in our Data Strategy. Externally, we are expanding our support to governments and other stakeholders to develop and implement cutting-edge development solutions, along with capacity-building, financing, and policy and technical advice. Scope of Work, Responsibilities, and Description of the Proposed Work Consultants recruited to the GPN ExpRes roster will provide services in one of two technical areas ("profiles"): 1) AI Thought Leadership 2) AI Technical Expertise 1. AI Thought Leadership: Strategic Visioning: Develop a long-term vision for AI's role in advancing the UN's missions and goals. Trend Analysis and Research: Monitor emerging AI trends and conduct research to inform UN initiatives. Public Engagement: Participate in forums and conferences to share perspectives on AI. Stakeholder Collaboration: Engage with various sectors to form partnerships and share insights. Internal Advisory: Advise UN departments on AI adoption and ethical considerations. Policy Advocacy and Development: Assist in developing ethical and globally applicable AI regulations. Thought Leadership Content Creation: Produce articles, op-eds, and blog posts on AI. Education and Training: Develop training programs on AI trends, ethics, and best practices. Multi-disciplinary Collaboration: Integrate AI considerations into broader UN initiatives. Accountability and Reporting: Provide updates on the impact of AI thought leadership activities. 2. AI Technical Expertise: Assessment and Planning: Review UN systems to identify AI improvement opportunities. Technical Strategy: Develop an AI strategy aligning with UN missions and objectives. Solution Design and Implementation: Customize AI solutions for specific UN use-cases. Data Management and Analysis: Prepare data for machine learning, ensuring privacy and security. Project Expertise: Create detailed project plans and monitor performance. Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders. Quality Assurance and Compliance: Test AI models for reliability and ensure compliance with ethical guidelines. Training and Support: Develop and conduct training programs for UN personnel on using and maintaining AI systems. Provide ongoing technical support, including troubleshooting and optimization recommendations. Documentation: Generate exhaustive documentation for each project phase. This includes design specifications, user manuals, system architecture diagrams, compliance reports, and best practice guides. Ensure that all documentation is kept up-to-date and accessible to relevant parties. Diversity and Inclusion: At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, competence, integrity, and organizational need. UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct incompatible with the United Nations and UNDP's aims and objectives, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference checks and adhere to UNDP's policies and standards of conduct. Requirements and skills Languages Proficiency -Arabic -Chinese -English -French -Russian Global Call -Artificial Intelligence Academic Qualifications Bachelor BSc B.S. BA B.A. "Bachelor's degree" "undergraduate degree" "development" "technical" "technology" "AI" "Artificial Intelligence" "Data Science" "Computer Science" "AI Policy" "Business Administration" "Public Administration" "Management" Degree types - Doctorate - Post-doctorate - Post-graduate (incomplete) - Professional - Masters This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Context & Mission The IT Application Manager, as a representative of the DSI, establishes and implements project management processes to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards, and meet the internal customer expectations to their full satisfaction. Projects or sub-projects assigned to the IT Application Manager may involve the implementation of business applications, technical upgrades (infrastructure), or transformational/organizational projects. In this role, the IT Application Manager is responsible for delivering projects according to defined quality criteria, including functional coverage, budget adherence, and timely completion. Additionally, ensuring the availability and quality level of running applications under their portfolio is a key responsibility. This position involves close collaboration with the Medical Department and our missions in the field. Main Activities The IT Application Manager will Manage medical applications through their entire lifecycle : - Provide support to end users by analyzing reported incidents and proposing effective solutions. - Automate and develop scripts when necessary to optimize processes. - Gain a thorough understanding of business requirements, project stakes, benefits, constraints, and interdependencies. - Coordinate communication with all areas and stakeholders of the organization impacted by the application lifecycle. - Manage suppliers and ensure effective collaboration with them. - Define deployment plans based on priorities, allocate tasks within the team, supervise daily efforts, identify resource needs, and conduct quality reviews. - Report functional, quality, or timeline issues appropriately. - Ensure coherence and good cooperation within the project team. - Ensure full compliance with methodology, tools, and standards. - Actively propose improvements if necessary. - Produce comprehensive documentation and formal reports to ensure traceability of activities and decisions. Your Profile Education - Tertiary degree in computer sciences, information systems, engineering or related field - ITIL 4 Foundation Certification - Project management certification (PMP, PMI, Hermès, ...) would be considered an asset. Experience - Proven experience as an application manager overseeing release management processes. - Extensive experience leading integration and development projects. - Proficient in a wide range of technologies across various roles, including developer, technical lead, and test manager. - Experience in development (web, mobile), scripting (Python, shell, etc.), and data management (SQL, reporting tools). - Experience in an international environment is a plus Skills/ Technical competencies - Comprehensive understanding of IT concepts including architecture, customized and off-the-shelf business solutions, IT organization, infrastructure, and technologies. - Solid understanding of medical concepts. - Proficiency in DHIS2 installation, configuration, parameterization, and development. - Ability to analyze and document processes and systems effectively. Languages - Advanced level of French and English, both written and spoken Personal Abilities - Open mind - Leadership - Collaborative - Rigorous Terms of Employment - Full-time position 100% (40h/week) - Fixed-term contract (24 months) - Working place: Geneva - Ideal start date: May 2024 - Gross annual salary (for 100%): from CHF 93'504.- to CHF 107'280.- (salary commensurate with equivalent experience and internal salary grid) - Paid vacation: 25 days per year, prorate temporis, plus any Swiss public holidays falling within the contract period. - Pension plan: pension contribution covered 3/4 by MSF, 1/4 by staff member - Relocation package if moving from a different country to Switzerland. How to apply Candidates submit their application following the requirements: CV 2 p. max. – letter of motivation 1p. max. – in French or English. Deadline for application is April 21st, 2024. We reserve the right to close the position early if we consider the number and quality of applications received to be sufficient. The applications will be treated confidentially. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Only applications submitted on our recruitment platforms will be considered. Please note that we do not wish to use the services of recruitment or placement agencies. At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together for the social mission of MSF to create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.
Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? 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 ITS Vice Presidency Context: Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) enables the WBG to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity in a sustainable way by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 150 locations. Our vision is to transform how the Bank Group accomplishes its mission through information and technology. In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, the formulation and implementation of the ITS strategy is an ongoing, iterative process of learning and adaptation developed through extensive consultations with business partners throughout the World Bank Group. ITS shapes its strategy in response to changing business priorities and leverages new technologies to achieve three high-level business outcomes: business enablement, by providing Bank Group units with innovative digital tools and technologies to transform how they deliver value for their clients; empowerment & effectiveness, by ensuring that all Bank Group staff are connected, able to find information, and productive to accelerate the delivery of development solutions globally; and resilience, by equipping the Bank Group to provide risk-based cybersecurity and robust data protection for a global network and a growing cloud platform. Implementation of the strategy is guided by three core principles. The first is to deliver solutions for business partners that are customer-centric, innovative, and transformative. The second is to provide the Bank Group with value for money with selective and standard technologies. The third principle is to excel at the basics by providing a high performing, robust, and resilient IT environment for the organization. As a unit within the WB Operations and Corporate (ITSOC), the Data and Analytics unit (ITSDA) provides state-of-art information and technology applications to support the operations of the World Bank Group. Functions provided ensure that the systems meet the business needs of users and external clients to manage business processes for the World Bank. The current technology landscape encompasses Cloud-based data platforms (Azure and AWS), Oracle, SQL Server, Business Objects, Tableau, Cisco Information Server (Composite), SAP BW/Hana, Informatica, .Net, HTML 5, CSS Frameworks, SharePoint and many others. Our plans are to migrate our on-prem data repositories and re-engineer based on new Cloud architectures in the coming years. Responsibilities: •Build and design and engineering of data pipelines that are flexible, scalable, secure, and cost effective, both on-premise and in the cloud, to meet the growing needs of the World Bank's data landscape. •Maintain accountability of the integrity of the data pipelines and ensure the smooth daily operations to meet various needs such as ensuring the bank's reporting data are always available with well-established testing protocols and troubleshoot any technical issues that arise. •Ability to understand and decode mapping of source table to the target structures and transformation logic both on-prem and on Cloud technologies. •Business knowledge of Operations domain and HR domain and ability to comprehend the intricacies of Business domain and ability to translate them into technical requirements. •Ability to work closely with the team to design, architecture and security reviews of the data engineering framework and solution are in line with industry best practices, ITS standards and represent good practice. •Contribute and strive to innovate and establish a cloud-based data engineering framework in ITSDA that will accommodate both "traditional" structured data sources and "non-traditional" data sources, support current and emerging needs. •Collaborates with analytics and business teams to improve data models that feed business intelligence tools, increasing data accessibility and fostering data-driven decision making across the organization. •Able to take personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has organizational skills to do so. •Maintain positive, constructive approach to problem-solving internally and during client interactions with focus on timely and accurate issue resolution. Selection Criteria •Master's degree with 8 years' experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant discipline such as Computer Science. •Minimum 5 years of experience in each of the following areas: (i) SQL, Python, R or any programming language (ii) Building and maintaining DB applications (iii) Building and troubleshooting pipelines (iv) Log analytics. •Hands on experience with cloud platforms covering Azure and on-premise platforms covering traditional data management databases, Cloud native tools and virtualization software. •Good understanding on SAPBW/SAP HANA structures and decoding of business rules to migrate to Modern Cloud platforms. •Knowledge of advance SQL programming skills to perform complex operations and data programming on large amount of data stored in data warehousing g or lakes. •Perform ETL(Extract, Transform, Load) operations to transform raw data into a structured format that analysts and data scientists can use for modeling and analysis. •Proven experience in designing and deploying high performance production services with robust monitoring and logging practices and demonstrated ability to build and interact with large data processing pipelines, distributed data stores, and distributed file systems. •Ability to participate and collaborate within and across teams in developing options, roadmaps, evaluations, decision frameworks for complex enterprise solutions. •Deep experience in implementing and maintaining tools such as Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), Tableau, Tibco Data Virtualization, Collibra, Informatica MDM, Data Bricks, NoSQL Databases, PostgreSQL and Azure technologies. •Proven experience in evaluating best of the breed tools in Data Management and work closely with the leadership team to come up with pro and cons. •Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner. •Proven experience of working and navigating in teams with offshore/onsite model and collaborate across teams to build/maintain complex IT landscapes, and diverse client bases. •Experience in writing unit/integration tests, work in agile iterative approach towards building products and documents work. •Experience in implementing processes and systems to monitor data quality, ensuring production data is always accurate and available for key stakeholders and business processes that depend on it. •Ability to deliver information effectively in support of team or workgroup. Excellent communication, writing/documentation, and facilitation skills. •Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and the maturity to participate in multiple complex programs at the same time in an agile environment. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? 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 ITS Vice Presidency Context: Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) enables the WBG to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty and promote shared prosperity in a sustainable way by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 150 locations. Our vision is to transform how the Bank Group accomplishes its mission through information and technology. In this fast-paced, ever-changing world, the formulation and implementation of the ITS strategy is an ongoing, iterative process of learning and adaptation developed through extensive consultations with business partners throughout the World Bank Group. ITS shapes its strategy in response to changing business priorities and leverages new technologies to achieve three high-level business outcomes: business enablement, by providing Bank Group units with innovative digital tools and technologies to transform how they deliver value for their clients; empowerment & effectiveness, by ensuring that all Bank Group staff are connected, able to find information, and productive to accelerate the delivery of development solutions globally; and resilience, by equipping the Bank Group to provide risk-based cybersecurity and robust data protection for a global network and a growing cloud platform. Implementation of the strategy is guided by three core principles. The first is to deliver solutions for business partners that are customer-centric, innovative, and transformative. The second is to provide the Bank Group with value for money with selective and standard technologies. The third principle is to excel at the basics by providing a high performing, robust, and resilient IT environment for the organization. As a unit within the WB Operations and Corporate (ITSOC), the Data and Analytics unit (ITSDA) provides state-of-art information and technology applications to support the operations of the World Bank Group. Functions provided ensure that the systems meet the business needs of users and external clients to manage business processes for the World Bank. The current technology landscape encompasses Cloud-based data platforms (Azure and AWS), Oracle, SQL Server, Business Objects, Tableau, Cisco Information Server (Composite), SAP BW/Hana, Informatica, .Net, HTML 5, CSS Frameworks, SharePoint and many others. Our plans are to migrate our on-prem data repositories and re-engineer based on new Cloud architectures in the coming years. Responsibilities: •Build and design and engineering of data pipelines that are flexible, scalable, secure, and cost effective, both on-premise and in the cloud, to meet the growing needs of the World Bank's data landscape. •Maintain accountability of the integrity of the data pipelines and ensure the smooth daily operations to meet various needs such as ensuring the bank's reporting data are always available with well-established testing protocols and troubleshoot any technical issues that arise. •Ability to understand and decode mapping of source table to the target structures and transformation logic both on-prem and on Cloud technologies. •Business knowledge of Operations domain and HR domain and ability to comprehend the intricacies of Business domain and ability to translate them into technical requirements. •Ability to work closely with the team to design, architecture and security reviews of the data engineering framework and solution are in line with industry best practices, ITS standards and represent good practice. •Contribute and strive to innovate and establish a cloud-based data engineering framework in ITSDA that will accommodate both "traditional" structured data sources and "non-traditional" data sources, support current and emerging needs. •Collaborates with analytics and business teams to improve data models that feed business intelligence tools, increasing data accessibility and fostering data-driven decision making across the organization. •Able to take personal ownership and accountability to meet deadlines and achieve agreed-upon results and has organizational skills to do so. •Maintain positive, constructive approach to problem-solving internally and during client interactions with focus on timely and accurate issue resolution. Selection Criteria •Master's degree with 8 years' experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience in relevant discipline such as Computer Science. •Minimum 5 years of experience in each of the following areas: (i) SQL, Python, R or any programming language (ii) Building and maintaining DB applications (iii) Building and troubleshooting pipelines (iv) Log analytics. •Hands on experience with cloud platforms covering Azure and on-premise platforms covering traditional data management databases, Cloud native tools and virtualization software. •Good understanding on SAPBW/SAP HANA structures and decoding of business rules to migrate to Modern Cloud platforms. •Knowledge of advance SQL programming skills to perform complex operations and data programming on large amount of data stored in data warehousing g or lakes. •Perform ETL(Extract, Transform, Load) operations to transform raw data into a structured format that analysts and data scientists can use for modeling and analysis. •Proven experience in designing and deploying high performance production services with robust monitoring and logging practices and demonstrated ability to build and interact with large data processing pipelines, distributed data stores, and distributed file systems. •Ability to participate and collaborate within and across teams in developing options, roadmaps, evaluations, decision frameworks for complex enterprise solutions. •Deep experience in implementing and maintaining tools such as Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services (IICS), Tableau, Tibco Data Virtualization, Collibra, Informatica MDM, Data Bricks, NoSQL Databases, PostgreSQL and Azure technologies. •Proven experience in evaluating best of the breed tools in Data Management and work closely with the leadership team to come up with pro and cons. •Actively seeks knowledge needed to complete assignments and shares knowledge with others, communicating and presenting information in a clear and organized manner. •Proven experience of working and navigating in teams with offshore/onsite model and collaborate across teams to build/maintain complex IT landscapes, and diverse client bases. •Experience in writing unit/integration tests, work in agile iterative approach towards building products and documents work. •Experience in implementing processes and systems to monitor data quality, ensuring production data is always accurate and available for key stakeholders and business processes that depend on it. •Ability to deliver information effectively in support of team or workgroup. Excellent communication, writing/documentation, and facilitation skills. •Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and the maturity to participate in multiple complex programs at the same time in an agile environment. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support). - Additional services for Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.
Role & Responsibilities Provide input for the International Programmes Department (IP) to the development of new digital systems to improve finances, budgeting, reporting, resource planning and supply chain management. This includes collecting input from staff based at GSO and also from all country programmes. This position is the key link between the Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) project team and a stakeholder in the Supply Chain Management (SCM) project for IP staff ensuring that IP perspective is included during the development and implementation of the critical new systems. The scope of the FP&A project includes budgeting, budget allocation to donors, planning & forecasting, reports (donor & internal) as well as analysis. The scope of the SCM project includes procurement, warehousing and fleet/equipment. Project Overview The International Programmes Department is specifically responsible for the timely delivery and high quality of Medair's humanitarian services in the field. With support from technical advisors, the Global Emergency Response Team and the Country Program focal points. Workplace & Working conditions This is a GSO position, based in Ecublens, Switzerland. Swiss or eligible EU citizens, or those with a valid work permit for Switzerland, can apply. Remote work could be possible with conditions. Starting Date / Initial Contract Details As soon as possible. Full-time, 12 months. Key Activity Areas Financial planning and analysis core team member - Represent the IP department and International Country Programs (ICPs) within the FP&A project in order to deliver solutions and promote digital transformation based on Medair's needs and requirements - Represent the IP department and ICPs in all project discussions with regard to project scope, schedule and resourcing. Meet regularly with the IP BPO, discuss key issues arising in solution design. - Centralize feedback from Heads of Country Programs (HCPs) & ICPs. - Collaborate with IP department, ICPs and other stakeholders to map out current and future expected processes. User requirements - While representing the IP department and ICPs perspective, work with the FP&A core team to define all user requirements that align across all departments and stakeholders - Work with the 3rd party provider to determine how best to meet the user requirements, first using out of the box standardized processes, second using configuration changes, and if this is not possible then through customization. Review Solution Designs and sign off on an accepted Solution Design for the IP department. System evaluation and selection - Participate in evaluating potential platforms and providers against selection criteria, including but not limited to; participating in demonstrations, reviewing documentation, discussing with other NGOs, experimenting with test environments, etc. System configuration - Contribute to the design and configuration of the budgeting and forecasting tool based on the defined requirements, ensuring it aligns with Medair's financial processes, reporting needs and are consistent with ICP. - Help in defining data mapping and integration requirements to ensure seamless data flow between the new tool and legacy systems (FIN4U, Medair People, MEDEX, portfolio, etc.) Quality and Compliance Assurance - From a quality perspective, identify opportunities to improve budgeting and forecasting processes, recommending adjustments as needed. Identify and address any discrepancies or errors promptly. - Ensure that the tool and the budgeting and forecasting processes adhere to regulatory requirements, internal policies and maximise delivery of services and synergies between donors. Change management - Assist in change management efforts in the IP department and ICPs by providing regular update, highlighting improvements and best practices related to the tool's use. User Acceptance Testing - Gather and review FP&A story board (user stories), solution design documents, and functional design documents and best practices related to the tool's use. - Update, enhance and develop user stories ready for UAT test script creation. - Participate in the UAT using test scripts to build expertise in the system, sign off on the functional solutions under UAT. Consult / support as necessary stakeholders in IP & ICPs for UAT - Review documents for new requirements as a result of UAT and identify process changes / report needs. End user training - Align the training material with Medair's revised policies/SOPs/guidelines, identifying needs for change based on accepted solutions in the new FP&A tool. Participating in EUT in GSO and ICPs. System Support and Roll-out - IP Focal point for monitoring and supporting end users after 'go live', advise on best practice, develop a FAQ document with hints/ tips. IP First point of contact for problem resolution initiating action items for troubleshooting through the relevant channel (BPO, IT admin, Consultant). - Provide feedback to the Medair departments on changes needed on the policies / SOPs / guidelines SCM Stakeholder - Represent the IP department and ICPs within the SCM project in order to deliver solutions and promote digital transformation based on Medair's needs and requirements. Represent the IP department and ICPs in all project discussions with regard to project scope, schedule and resourcing. - Meet regularly with the IP BPO, discuss key issues arising in solution design. - participate and contribute in UAT by identifying potential gaps. Support/conduct end-user training for all staff Support to IP department & ICPs - Assist HCPs and ICPs with issue encountered when using Medair digital systems if fundamental flaws or errors are suspected in the design or execution of the processes. Identify the BPO of the system involved and participate in determining the scope of the problem and propose options for solutions Team Spiritual Life - Reflect the values of Medair with team members, local staff, beneficiaries, and external contacts. - Work, live, and pray together in our Christian faith-based team settings. Fully contribute to the rich spiritual life of your team, including team devotions, prayers, and words of encouragement. - Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair's international prayer network. This job description covers the main tasks that are anticipated. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Information Systems or similar. - English (spoken and written), French and/or Arabic advantageous. Experience - University degree in humanitarian or related field required. Masters in related fields desirable. - 5 years professional experience, 3 years working on humanitarian projects with minimum 1-year experience in a fragile State. Medair experience essential. - Strongly recommended: excellent knowledge of all Medair processes - Proficient with computers. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook - Experience in the design, monitoring of implementation and evaluation of humanitarian / emergency programmes. Experience in dealing with donors, budgets, grants and proposals. - Advanced planning, assessment and analytical skills. - Knowledge and experience of change management. - Firsthand experience with audits and audit requirements. How to applyPlease ensure you are fully aware of the: a) [Medair organizational values](https://www.medair.org/jobs/our-culture/) b) Medair is committed to safeguarding the protection of beneficiaries, volunteers, staff and partners, and particularly children. Therefore, we do not employ staff whose background we understand to be unsuitable for working with children. Medair staff are required to give the utmost respect to, and comply with, [Medair's accountability policies and best practices](https://www.medair.org/accountability/). c) [Medair Relief & Recovery Orientation Course (ROC)](https://www.medair.org/jobs/roc/) (which forms part of the recruitment selection process for field positions). Application Process To apply, go to this vacancy on our [Medair Page.](https://www.medair.org/positions/digital-transformation-international-programs-lead-ch-gso/) Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.
