Attention:condition to be eligible for the job: Swiss citizenship (or Lichtenstein) or holder of a valid Swiss work permit (C) Background and purpose of the assignment: The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, working towards achieving a world with zero hunger. After receiving an official request for assistance from the Government of Ukraine, the World Food Programme (WFP) launched an emergency operation to provide food assistance for people fleeing the conflict both within the country and in neighbouring ones. Since March 2022, WFP has distributed food and cash assistance equivalent to 2.4 billion meals to families displaced and affected by the war, partnering directly with local responders. WFP is seeking a highly qualified, results-oriented individual for the position of Operations Efficiency and Technology Advisor for the joint WFP-FAO project "Restoring livelihoods and revitalizing rural communities through mine action". The Operations Efficiency Advisor will be based in Kyiv but with frequent travel to project sites in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv and elsehwhere. This role contributes and provides guidance to operations but also represents the projects interests regarding developments of innovation in tools and methodology including through liaison with other relevant national and international stakeholders. Accountabilities/responsibilities: - Develop a workplan and brief strategy to maximise opportunity for the introduction of improved land release efficiency into the sector - In collaboration with partner organization and in liaison with relevant focal points develop and advance tools, methods and approaches that advance operational efficiency in the sector and agendas of priority for the WFP/FAO project. - Drawing on risk management principles lobby for the adoption of efficient land release appropriate for varying levels of risk in agricultural settings - Keep abreast of develops of technology and innovation in the sector through representation of WFP in technology forums and trials and evaluation of equipment - Introduce pilots and tests of promising new technologies and approaches within the frame of the WFP/FAO project - Provide regular updates and reporting and ensure the project manager and other stakeholders are aware of new technologies gainig traction or being introduced into the sector Coordination and Engagement - Establish solid working relationship and coordination with other technical stakeholers and relevant authorities – including UNDP and national institutions - Align critical thinking in the mine action sector between operators and UN agencies to lobby for change to promote operational efficiency and introduction of new technologies and to manage risk - Assist on the operational programming of the WFP supported roller systems including liaison with the State Emergency Services of Ukraine and promote their use in relevant contexts. - Establish pilot work with SESU or other government implementing arms to contribute to the WFP/FAO project. Knowledge Management: - Actively interact with other project managers and the mine action & humanitarian community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practice - Developments in new technologies, approaches, tests and evaluations of particular relevance to the WFP/FAO project documented Qualifications & experience required: Education: Master Degree or equivalent in following disciplines: engineering, design and technology, international relations, political/social/ pure science, business administration, economics or management. Experience: A minimum of 5 years of postgraduate relevant working experience, preferably in the international humanitarian NGOs, commercial operators or other international organizations in the Mine Action sector. Experience working on operational efficiency in mine action, new technologies and innovation required Knowledge and Skills: Excellent skill in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Good organizational, communicational and written skills; Ability to work coordinate and liaise with a range of technical partners Languages: Fluency (Level C) in English language is essential. Intermediate knowledge (Level B) of Ukrainian and/or a second official UN language such as Russian would be an advantage. Duration: asap for 12 months (with possible extension) Duty Station: Kharkiv For additional information, please contact Chris Middleton (Christopher.middleton@eda.admin.ch), Programme Manager Desk Ukraine, 058 481 94 40. Please send your application by Email until 5.5.24 to: Isabelle Mellana (isabelle.mellana@eda.admin.ch) 0258 462 35 29 Published: 25.4.24/mzi
Role & Responsibilities Working as an important member of a diverse team who are committed to serve the world's most vulnerable with practical and compassionate care, the Logistics Manager oversees the provision of the logistical support for the programme. The Logistics Manager is responsible for ensuring an effective supply chain is in place at all times, and that standard logistics and related administrative systems are established and implemented within Medair country programmes. The role provides strategic direction, management and evaluation of all aspects of logistics, ensuring relevant information, reporting and accountability requirements are met. The Logistics Manager also plays an important role in external representation, legal compliance, team leadership and capacity building of logistics staff. Project Overview Medair implements WASH and Nutrition activities (with Protection & Inclusion dimensions) in the South that is chronically aff ected by drought, and in the South-East of Madagascar, that is regularly hit by cyclones. Medair also runs projects on Disaster Reduction Risk, from Antananarivo, and implements Emergency Response Projects in the country in collaboration with the National Disaster Government Management body. Workplace & Working conditions Field based position in Antananarivo, Madagascar with frequent visits to field locations. Starting Date / Initial Contract Details As soon as possible. Full time, 7 months. Key Activity Areas Logistics Management – Supply chain - Provide technical oversight and monthly logistics status report, ensure proper supply chain management practices and procedures are in place according to Medair standards to provide optimum support. - Proactively engage with key staff to ensure project planning and budgeting incorporates adequate funding for logistics capacity and resources. Provide support for and carry out logistics assessments. - Support the management of the procurement process in an efficient & cost-effective manner. - Locate and negotiate contracting for storage/warehousing that is secure, well-maintained, and meets health and safe working practice requirements. Ensure international and national transportation of freight by land, sea and air is in line with programme budgets and needs; ensuring the most cost effective and reliable means of transport is used for the timely delivery of supplies to projects. - Support the maintenance of accurate filing systems (physical and cloud based), with documented and supported records of logistics transactions for audit purposes and submit logistics reports to the in-country management team, and GSO logistics pursuant with Medair policies and procedures. - Assist GSO in the transition to the newly implemented finance software, FIN4U and to the Supply Chain Management software proactively. - Ensure efficient support in the implementation of emergency responses during the cyclone season by building the staff logistics response capacity and with close coordination with the emergency response management Logistics Management – Resources - Ensure management of vehicle fleets; ensure appropriate allocation and safe use of vehicles throughout the programme and ensure servicing and maintenance schedules are adhered to. Ensure usage of fuel is correctly supervised, logged and recorded. - Serve as Asset Management Focal Point for the Country Programme through the supervision and coordination of all matters regarding all types of equipment and assets including communication, IT and power, to ensure that equipment are managed diligently. - Liaise with the landlord(s) to ensure proper maintenance and optimum availability of facilities and utilities (e.g. electricity, water, phone-lines, physical security and building repairs). Representation - Represent Medair in a professional manner contributing to the creation of a positive image and overall credibility of the organization, notably through the application of Medair's mandate, ethics and values. - Proactively engage with suppliers, partners, local authorities, other NGOs and clusters to plan, organise, and schedule distribution of goods and material to ensure good coordination and adequate information sharing, address common concerns/problems and seek solutions. Financial management - Compile and validate the logistics component of all base and project budgets. Monitor spending of assigned budgets, and ensure they operate in line with guidelines for financial accounting and reporting practices. Staff Management - Manage and motivate staff with integrity and foresight, to ensure that they maintain the highest standards of accountability and professionalism. This includes recruitment, appraisal, objective setting, performance review, producing development plans, determination of training needs, etc. - Ensure that all logistics and relevant programme staff are adequately trained and, if necessary, create possibilities for cap acity building, mentoring and coaching. Provide cross training to project managers and other staff on warehouse and (drug) supply chain procedures to enable monitoring and spot checking of remote warehouses and stock points. Coordinate the delivery of training for national staff to increase their responsibilities in order to build capacity and ensure sustainability of programs. Security Management - Give support to Country Director (CD) and Deputy Country Director (DCD) in ensuring that security procedures for Tana and field bases are in place, security plans and other guidelines kept up-to-date, and that staff receive relevant security information; This includes reviewing security arrangements on a regular basis, maintaining communication, providing briefings and ensuring the availability of emergency equipment for the Tana base. - This includes reviewing security arrangements on a regular basis, maintaining communication, providing briefings and ensuring the availability of emergency equipment. - Ensure that movement procedures are adhered to by Tana-based Medair drivers. - Provide support in managing security incidents as required, including the writing of incident reports. - Make sure that every Medair staff that wants to drive a Medair vehicle (car, motorbike, quad) passes an appropriate driving test. - On request of CD or DCD, attend all relevant external coordination and security meetings and feedback information, as applicable, to the appropriate managers and staff. Quality Management - Promote and use the Medair operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats and guidelines are followed. - Ensure designated projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements, in accordance with Medair, donor, country and international standards - Review, develop and implement systems to improve transparency. Ensure adequate anti-fraud procedures are in place to detect and ultimately prevent loss or fraud. - Regularly assess and provide feedback and recommendations on the quality of the programmes and interventions during field visits and at other relevant times. 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. Qualifications - Professional qualification in logistics or training in Supply Chain Management, Business Management. - Strong working knowledge of English and French (spoken and written). Experience - Minimum 2 years relevant logistics and management experience in emergency context. - Experience of the management of budgets and the ability to prepare timely, complete and accurate reports. - Experience working in a cross-cultural setting, preferable in the logistics sector. 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/wash-and-fs-project-manager-afg/) Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.
Role & Responsibilities Develop, establish, and manage Medair's cash and voucher assistance (CVA) and non-food items (NFI) programming in Ukraine. This involves initial assessments, engaging with other actors, designing the project(s), contributing to proposals, developing and documenting processes and procedures, effectively managing and reporting on the project, capturing learning, and shaping Medair's CVA and NFI strategy within Ukraine. Project Overview In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Medair continues to deliver multi-sector relief programmes to save lives and alleviate human suffering by providing emergency response support in the East, rehabilitation support in the North, and support to Internally Displaced People and host communities in West Ukraine. Medair is intervening through its core sectors of expertise by providing essential life-saving Health, WASH, Shelter & Infrastructure, CVA, NFIs, Protection, mental health, and psychosocial Support. Workplace & Working conditions Field-based position in North Ukraine. Starting Date / Initial Contract Details June 2024. Full time, 6-12 months. Key Activity Areas CVA Project Management - Conduct CVA and NFIs assessments in Ukraine, identifying opportunities and challenges that the implementation of CVA and NFIs in the programme implies. - Establish systems to efficiently implement CVA & NFIs interventions, including the development of SOPs. - Manage the assigned project(s) and promptly report any operational concerns to the line manager (e.g. projected failure to meet objectives; increased beneficiary needs; projected over or under-spending on project budget). - Provide strong leadership of the assigned project(s), working to ensure both short and long-term positive impacts and outcomes for the beneficiaries, local authorities, and local staff. - Contribute to the development and implementation of an appropriate and effective strategy, including proactive planning for responsible exit in consultation with staff, field managers and with the local communities. - Set clear objectives and indicators for project activities in collaboration with the staff and field managers. - Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and accountability in all aspects of the project. - Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to Medair, donor, and other applicable timeframes and formats. - Develop new proposals, linked to the country strategy and the assessed needs and gaps, in conjunction with the relevant field managers. - Improve service to beneficiaries through unique and more effective responses to increase their self-sufficiency - Monitor & supervise project activities, evaluating progress through outputs & impacts using both quantitative & qualitative data, and involving the project team in analysis and taking actions to ensure continued progress. Information Management - Monitor the data collection related to beneficiaries, Medair's selection of households, and the tracking of cash payments to beneficiaries. - Regular reporting to the country working groups on CVA and NFI assistance that is planned and completed. - Ensure effective systems regarding database management and security are in place and maintained. - Ensure data gathering is done according to the sector standards and relevant legislation, and results of lessons learned are integrated into the project. Household data is currently collected using Open Data Kit (ODK) through tablet software. Staff Management - Line-manage staff of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day management, recruitment, development and training, performance reviews, etc. It may also be necessary to line manage other project staff. - Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of project objectives and current work plans, and to provide the opportunity for feedback. - Provide coaching & technical supervision to staff to develop ownership & responsibility for project activities. Financial Management - Create, manage and report on budgets for the assigned project(s) and ensure all project expenses are in line with budget plans, and meet the Medair's financial management standards, including accountability and good governance. - Support the team where needed in the selection, set-up, and management of cash assistance modalities for the project, in alignment with the sector standards of the banking institutions concerned. Communication and Coordination - Develop appropriate, regular, transparent, and supportive communication structures with the assigned team, Medair in-country, and GSO managers and advisors to ensure good partnerships. - Participate in coordination meetings with the Cash working group and NFI Cluster, Medair internal training, representing Medair and feeding back to staff and field managers on relevant issues. - Liaise with the GSO CVA Advisor for support with the project design, management, and CVA country strategy drafting. Logistics - Support the logistics activities of NFI staff, particularly in relation to the purchasing of supplies and equipment for the assigned NFI activities. - Liaise, as necessary, with the NFI, logistics, and finance staff to ensure items are procured, transported, stored, managed, and accounted for correctly. Quality Management - Liaise with the logistics and finance staff to ensure project implementation meets auditing standards in a timely manner. - Ensure projects are implemented in line with donor proposals and requirements and in accordance with Medair, donor, country, and international standards, i.e., CALP, Sphere, and CHS standards. - Ensure the inclusion of multichannel feedback measures, data protection considerations, and security aspects to be implemented to avoid fraud and corruption as well as unattended effects. - Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities in line with Medair as well as donor requirements and expectations and formats. Security Management - In the Project Coordinator's absence, attend relevant external coordination and security meetings and feedback information. - Ensure security procedures are in place, guidelines are kept up-to-date and staff receive relevant security information. Provide support in managing security incidents as required. Administration - Draw up, manage and periodically review contracts between Medair and external suppliers, ensuring they remain valid and relevant and that the terms and conditions are followed - Submit accurate and timely internal reports and contribute on request to external reports.Ensure a clear and transparent paper trail is in place for all transactions, that records are kept in an orderly and timely fashion and that the filing (archive) system is in line with Medair and donor requirements Staff Management - Manage and oversee the assigned programme support staff including recruitment, day-to-day management, development and training, appraisal, performance monitoring, disciplinary action, etc. Includes Project Support Officer(s) at sub-based where present. - Hold regular team meetings with the assigned programme support staff, reviewing team and individual objectives and ensuring team members are kept informed of issues relevant to their work Communication - Develop and maintain a transparent, honest and supportive communication structure with colleagues and partners to ensure they are kept informed of support related activities and requirements - Develop and maintain positive relationships with partners, suppliers, local authorities, other NGOs and any other stakeholders, representing Medair and ensuring good co-operation and partnerships - Ensure good communication between project teams and support teams. Quality Management - Promote and use Sharepoint, Medair People, Fin4U, the Medair e-library and other operating procedures, ensuring that all standardised formats are used and guidelines are followed - In conjunction with relevant managers, review, develop and implement (as applicable) systems to improve transparency and to detect and ultimately prevent loss or fraud. Carry-out regular inspections and spot-checks, both on systems and on-going work, to ensure the best use of Medair assets and resources 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, prayer, and words of encouragement. - Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair's international prayer network. Qualifications - University or College degree in a relevant field. - Strong working knowledge of English (spoken and written). Experience - Two years post-qualification professional experience with at least one year of project management experience. - Experience working in a humanitarian context. Experience working with CVA projects. - Ability and willingness to manage project implementation. Problem-solving ability. - Experience in the design, monitoring of implementation, and evaluation of projects. 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/cash-and-voucher-assistance-cva-non-food-items-nfis-project-manager-ukr/) Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.
Role & Responsibilities Manage Medair AFG WASH projects in Kandahar Afghanistan, ensure proposal objectives are met within the project timeframe and the overall budget allocated for the project, and that the services delivered meet Medair, donor and international quality standards. Responsibilities also include managing WASH project staff, coordinating with other partners to assess emergencies, contributing to design of new WASH interventions, preparing project reporting as well as planning and supporting the development of new project proposals. Role would also provide project management support to Food Security (FS) activities in same project locations. Project Overview Medair Afghanistan has been operating since 1996 and currently works in three provinces: Daykundi, Uruzgan and Kandahar, with a country office in Kabul. Medair implements WASH, FS, Health and Nutrition programming to address growing humanitarian needs. Typical WASH responses include construction of municipal scale water distribution networks, community protected springs, and integrated multi-sectoral hygiene behaviour change. FS responses are predominantly based on cash-assistance and do not include agricultural or livelihood activities. Workplace & Working conditions Field based position in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Starting Date / Initial Contract Details August 2024. Full time, 12 months. Key Activity Areas Technical Design and Oversight *****Support to be provided for gaining familiarity with FS components as needed - Ensure project monitoring is conducted according to project plans, - Support agreed quality monitoring activities to meet relevant guidelines and standards, in coordination with WASH and FS Advisor - Coordinate contracts for sub-contracted WASH work (in liaison with WASH Advisor and logistics) and follow-up with day-to-day management/supervision of contract implementation - Contribute towards continual improvement of processes and implementation of WASH and FS activities, including standard operating procedures. - Ensure project is implemented according to agreed standards and practices for WASH and Cash and Voucher Assistance (CVA) - Oversee implementation of beneficiary selection processes and cash distributions according to standards and plans, in coordination with relevant colleagues for security management, financial management, and technical advisor. - Ensure that appropriate indicators are collected, and evaluation assessments conducted against project monitoring plans, in coordination with MEAL Manager - Coordinate sectoral needs assessment activities and contribute to planning and implementation Project Management - Be responsible for the implementation, management, supervision, and support of the assigned WASH & FS activities in line with the project plan and time frame of the relevant project proposal(s) - Provide input into the integration of beneficiary participation and AAP in the project activities. - Develop National staff at Managerial level to build capacity and experience in Project Management and reporting. - Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities for internal and external reports (e.g., monthly, quarterly, and final reports). - Input into the development of the country strategy, new projects and/or donor proposals Information management - Ensure data collection is conducted according to project plans and uploaded or provided in a timely manner. - Contribute to database management and data security. - Contribute to ongoing refinement of data tools as necessary. - Facilitate and support training of staff to ensure proper use of data management collection devices and tools. Staff Management - Line-manage staff of the assigned project(s), including day-to-day management, recruitment, development and training, performance reviews, etc. - Facilitate regular meetings to assist information sharing between project staff, to ensure all staff members are aware of project objectives and current work plans and to provide the opportunity for feedback. - Provide coaching & supervision to staff to develop their leadership skills and implementation of project activities. Communication and Coordination - Develop appropriate, regular, transparent and supportive communication structures with the assigned team, Medair in-country and GSO advisors to ensure good partnerships. - Participate in coordination meetings, representing Medair and feeding back to staff and field managers on relevant issues. - Liaise with the WASH and FS Advisor for project updates, reporting and for all technical support on project implementation. Logistics - Develop and maintain procurement plans based on project log frame and activities - In close coordination with Logistics, ensure clear communication with the logistics team on issues relating to procurement, transportation of cargo and supplies Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and submit stock and purchase requests with accurate specification. Ensure an accurate record of all assets and stock at warehouse. - Ensure the ordered items are to the standards and specification before final delivery to the field warehouse, including coordinating quality checks as required. 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, prayer, and words of encouragement. - Encouraged to join and contribute to Medair's international prayer network. Qualifications - University degree in a field relevant to WASH (eg. civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, environmental engineering, public health, water and sanitation engineering, hydrogeology/hydrology) - Good English (spoken and written) Experience - 5 years post-qualification professional experience in a relevant field as a manager - Compassion and a desire to bring relief to humanitarian situations. - Technical experience with WASH infrastructure (e.g. hydraulic design borehole installation, hand pump repair,) and software/training (behaviour change communication) - Understanding and appreciation of the links between the hardware (water, sanitation facilities) and behaviour change - Experience with distributions (NFI or cash, with preference for cash-based activities) - Able to prioritise tasks appropriately 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/wash-and-fs-project-manager-afg/) Please do not make multiple applications. We will not review email applications. Only English-language applications / CVs will be reviewed.
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. Global Practice for Urban, Resilience and Land The World Bank's Urban, Resilience, and Land Global Practice (GPURL) works with cities and governments throughout the world to help them tackle the challenges of disaster risks and climate change. We do this through comprehensive investments in infrastructure, social programs, and the support to policy and regulatory reforms to plan cities better and leverage their financing capacity. Ultimately, these efforts aim to contribute to the World Bank's twin goals of ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity by improving the living standards of the poorer segments of the population, oftentimes the most affected by uncontrolled urbanization. GPURL covers a wide array of issues including: (i) supporting the development of green, inclusive, resilient and productive cities, including harnessing urbanization to contribute to growth and poverty reduction, and strengthening local governments' capacity to plan, finance and deliver services and infrastructure investments; (ii) promoting efficient, well-coordinated spatial and territorial development processes including strengthening rural-urban linkages and developing lagging regions; (iii) strengthening disaster risk management policies, institutions and regulations and mainstreaming resilience across development sectors including risk assessment and mapping, risk reduction (including urban flood management, stormwater drainage, coastal management, and retrofitting of infrastructure), disaster preparedness (including hydromet services, early warning systems, and civil defense), risk financing (including CAT-DDO), and resilient reconstruction and recovery (including post-disaster damage and needs assessment); (iv) post-conflict reconstruction and recovery; (v) strengthening land tenure, management and information systems; and (vi) supporting the development of national and sub-national spatial data infrastructure and supporting the development of geospatial information. Global Unit for Disaster and Climate Risk Management The Global Unit for Disaster and Climate Risk Management funds and provides through paid services technical assistance to World Bank teams in the regions and their clients. The unit houses the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) umbrella trust fund partnership and a number of standalone trust funds, and manages technical partnerships and delivers services through 14 global technical programs. The Unit has the majority of its staff in Washington with smaller satellite offices in Brussels, Paris, and Tokyo. The GFDRR Secretariat is responsible for resource mobilization, awarding and managing grants, reporting on results, and carrying out outreach and partnership development. The Global Unit acts as the support hub for a decentralized network of Disaster Risk Management experts within the World Bank. Senior Specialist – Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Expert The GFDRR is seeking a Senior Specialist to lead the Global Unit's and GFDRR's evaluation and learning work, in close collaboration with our portfolio team currently comprised of one other Sr. Specialist as well as several analysts who oversees our grant monitoring functions. The Unit has been working to improve development impact measurement and monitoring related to both our knowledge and technical services as well as to our grant allocation functions. The Senior Specialist will be leading the continuation of this work. In addition to working closely with the unit's portfolio team, the Sr. Specialist will build relations and be working with the team leads of the Unit's 14 technical lines of work, work with the Sr. DRM Specialist leading the Unit's involvement supporting the World Bank's corporate work on disaster and climate risk related indicators, and become a core member of the team delivering the GFDRR Annual Report and the GFDRR Annual Work Plan, as well as lead the delivery of the commitments to the GFDRR donor group related to GFDRR Umbrella TF monitoring, evaluation, and learning plan. Role and Responsibilities • Oversee the implementation and when needed update the GFDRR's MEL framework, including theory of change, results framework and indicators, evaluation and learning plans covering both the GFDRR Umbrella and other trust funds managed by the Unit. • Support and advise GFDRR's results data collection, monitoring and reporting including data validation and quality control; • Assist the Unit's global technical teams in selecting appropriate M&E indicators for their lines of work • Lead the work to set baselines and targets for GFDRR's new strategy phase (starting FY25), annual work plan as well as GFDRR funded projects and programs. • Plan and organize periodic MEL workshops to agree on major decisions relating to GFDRR's MEL plan and activities based on consultation and feedback from donors, GFDRR teams and other key stakeholders. • Design and carry out or coordinate GFDRR's multiyear and multifaceted evaluations (formative and summative as well thematic, country level and programmatic evaluations) with support from the GFDRR teams and outsourced consultants/firms. • Prepare high-quality reports on the GFDRR's monitoring and evaluation progress and results, including periodic progress updates to donors, Annual Progress Report as well as other reports as needed. • Identify major gaps, lessons and areas for improvement based on M&E's findings and recommendations; extract, synthesize, and craft compelling lessons learnt from GFDRR-funded projects or programs in support of the GFDRR's key decision making, learning and communications needs and activities. • disseminate key findings and recommendations from M&E activities and promote or facilitate internal learning accordingly. • Represent the GFDRR's M&E perspectives at different fora, as needed, including within WB and other key stakeholders. • Other duties and tasks as might be specified from time to time. Selection Criteria • Master's degree in in in international development, public policy, economics, statistics, social science, or other related fields and at least 8 years of relevant professional experience in World Bank or other IFI operations that can be applied to evaluation work. Some experience and/or an aptitude for designing and conducting evaluations. • Good understanding of monitoring and evaluation principles and best practices with proven knowledge of a range of monitoring and evaluation methods, results-based management, monitoring, and participatory approaches. • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in developing and implementing theories of change, results frameworks, evaluation and learning plans, especially in monitoring and evaluation analysis of development projects and programs, using quantitative, statistical and qualitative analysis for complex, multicomponent programs and funds across sectors, regions, and topics. • Good understanding of international development topics, especially those relating to climate mitigation, resilience and adaptation, and disaster risk management, gender and social inclusion, or sector exposure to sustainable development in developing countries. • Knowledge of WBG operational and trust fund policies and procedures is a plus. • Ability to conceptualize and produce concise, logical, clear, user-friendly, and persuasive written outputs, reports and presentations; Data visualization and/or IT skills a plus • Proven project management, planning, and organizational skills; able to multi-task, deal with conflicting priorities and deliver high quality work on time. • Demonstrated excellent analytical, writing and oral skills. Communicates and presents information in a clear and organized manner in writing and orally. Capacity to develop visual systems and presentations that help summarize and visualize evaluation findings; and multimedia and video content is a plus. • Demonstrated ability to work independently, seeking guidance as needed from more senior colleagues and task team leaders and effectively supervising junior colleagues. • Intellectual curiosity, entrepreneurial skills and demonstrated ability to adapt and innovate to answer difficult questions or analyze new subjects. • Demonstrated ability to engage with others independently: identifies potential sources of information to gather required information or data needed for monitoring and evaluations. • Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to engage proactively and constructively with diverse, multi-cultural teams; including peers, junior and senior colleagues across units. • Excellent verbal and written English language skills. 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Org. Setting and Reporting The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in multiple countries and reports to the UN Resident Coordinator (RC). The Head of the RCO manages the resources of the Office in order to provide support to the Resident Coordinator and the UNCT on sustainable development analysis, strategic planning, programming, financing, communications, advocacy, and partnerships. The Head of RCO serves as a key adviser to the RC in the pursuit of all their functions and is accountable for the overall quality and timeliness of the work of the office. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in Yemen and reports to the UN Resident Coordinator (RC). Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Head of RCO/Strategic Planner will be responsible of the following duties: Summary of Functions: 1. Leads the provision of strategic guidance to the RC and UN Country Team (UNCT) on effective, quality, and timely UN support for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2. Facilitates and oversees the initiation, establishment and coordination of external partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts for the new generation UNSDCF 3. Coordinates and supports roll-out and implementation of the efficiency agenda (Business Operations Strategy, Common Premises and Local Shared Service Centers/Common Back-Office) 4. Manages and directs knowledge management and capacity development activities in and outside the UN System 5. Leads and coordinates overall management of the RCO to ensure efficient and effective substantive coordination support to the RC/UNCT and adherence to organizational policies and procedures Description of Functions: 1. Leads the provision of strategic guidance to the RC and UNCT of effective, quality, and timely UN support for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through a new generation CCA/UNSDCF • Leads and coordinates substantive support to the RC/UNCT in articulating and actively communicating a credible and convincing strategic vision for the UN, articulated through the UNSDCF, which is consistent with national development goals and priorities, UN values, aligned with the 2030 Agenda and committed to the principles of universality, equality and leaving no one behind; • In line with CCA/UNSDCF, provides strategic direction and develops recommendations to facilitate decision-making by the RC/UNCT to reposition the UN in country to advance the objectives of UN development system reform; • Develops policy recommendations to the RC/UNCT on the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the new generation CCA/UNSDCF as the primary instrument for the planning and implementation of UN development activities in country; • Ensures effective guidance to the RC/UNCT in asserting vision and accountability for the UN to operate as a nimble, innovative, and enterprising development partner, demonstrating characteristics of a knowledge-based organization and thought leader; • Leads the strategic design of UN's policy and programmatic services, operational capabilities, and partnership mechanisms; • Establishes and promotes close engagement across the humanitarian, development, and peace domains, as required by the country context; • Leads the identification, analysis, and prioritization of joint programmatic work of UN entities in response to national priorities and in line with the UNSDCF and the 2030 Agenda; • Leads the coordination of the UNSDCF through the Joint Workplan and results groups; directs UNSDCF monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL) and reporting through the UNINFO platform; and guides preparation and provision of the annual UN Country Results Report to the Government and other stakeholders; • Promotes the engagement of all relevant agencies – with and without physical presence in country – from across the UN system, including at Headquarters and at the (sub-)regional level in inter-agency fora and in discussions with external partners; • Ensures quality control and oversight over strategic communications and advocacy activities related the implementation of the UNSCDF • Ensures coherence across the different intra-agency coordination bodies, including with Humanitarian Country Teams and the Security Management Team. 2. Facilitates and oversees the initiation, establishment and coordination of external partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts for the new generation UNSDCF • Facilitates and oversees the initiation, establishment, and coordination of effective working relationships with national and international public and private partners to ensure knowledge sharing throughout the UNSDCF cycle. • Directs substantive support for positioning the UN as a key provider of integrated services and as a platform in support of the SDGs, in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders; • Based on the UNSDCF, and in close collaboration with the Development Partnerships Officer, oversees the formulation and implementation of the partnership approach as well as the resource mobilization strategy, and other initiatives in support of SDG achievement through the UNSDCF; • Oversees the implementation of the SDG Country Fund/country-level pooled fund (where relevant) in support of the UNSDCF and SDG acceleration; • Oversees strategic messaging and communication initiatives by RC/UNCT. 3. Coordinates and supports roll-out and implementation of the Efficiency agenda (Business Operations Strategy, Common Premises and Local Shared Service Centers/Common Back Office) • In collaboration with the Operations Management Team (OMT), directs substantive support to the RC/UNCT on business innovations for the UN in country; • Provides substantive support to the Resident Coordinator and UNCT in formulating, implementing, and monitoring the UN Country level Business Operations Strategy; • Supports the RC and the UNCT in their leading role in implementing common premises, and in establishing a common back office for location-dependent services; • Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and client-orientation in operational service delivery, including the implementation of high impact standardized common services, fostering the SDG impact through common operations; • Coordinates effective participation of entities at the country level in operations management team and represents the RC in the OMT. 4. Manages and directs knowledge management and capacity development activities in- and outside the UN System • Creates an enabling environment for the knowledge generation, sharing, collaboration, as well as usage of existing good practices and lessons learnt within the RCO and in the UN Country Team. Leads by example. • Coordinates the effective communications within the RCO, in UN Country Team and among other stakeholders; • Leads and coordinates the sharing of good practices and lessons learned on issues related to UN strategic planning frameworks, methodologies, and tools, among others, within the DCO (at regional and global levels), across the UN system and with external partners; • Oversees the analysis of UN experiences, lessons learned and knowledge networking to contribute to strategic planning processes. • Keeps abreast of emerging innovative approaches and encourages the RCO and UNCT to apply new ways of working, where relevant. 5. Leads and coordinates overall management of the RCO to ensure efficient and effective substantive coordination support to the RC/UNCT and adherence to organizational policies and procedures • Coordinates the formulation and implementation of the substantive work programme of the UNCT; allocates and monitors RCO resources for delivery of outputs and reporting on results; • Supervises the activities undertaken by the RCO and manage performance of RCO staff, ensuring that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion; • In close collaboration with Service Providers, performs the role of certifying officer in the UNDP IRIS platform and performs the UMOJA approver role over processes related to human and financial resource management, procurement, general administration, security, time management, and information technology for the RCO; • Manages, guides and trains staff under his/her supervision; promotes teamwork and communications among staff in the RCO and across organizational boundaries; ensures staff complete mandatory trainings and UMOJA certifications • Establishes and maintains a work environment in the RC Office and across UN entities that is conducive to innovation and engagement with a diverse set of stakeholders and delivers results in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to sustainable development. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. Proven ability to analyze complex data and produce reports leading to sound policy recommendations for achieving sustainable development; Solid understanding of the political environment and the programmes and activities of the UN system in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals; Ability to think strategically, to identify key emerging sustainable development issues and related policy implications. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. JUDGMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies key issues in complex situations, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary. Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education, or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, sustainable development policy and programme development and management in the context of development cooperation or related area is required. Experience with multi-stakeholder coordination on the context of development cooperation or related area is required. Experience in team leadership and management is required. Experience in UN interagency coordination is desired. Experience in designing and implementing partnership and resources mobilization strategies is desired. Experience in promoting knowledge management in the context of development cooperation is desired. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage. NOTE: "Fluency" means fluent in the four areas indicated on one's profile; "knowledge of" is reflected by confidence in two of the areas Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment, such as a written test, which will be followed by a competency-based interview by phone/teleconference or face-to-face. Special Notice Appointment against this post is open for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension subject to legislative body funding availability. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 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UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, Commitment Pakistan was the sixth country in the world to sign and ratify the Convention on the Rights of the Child, less than one year after it was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1989. However, children and adolescents living in Pakistan still face acute challenges. UNICEF supports the Government of Pakistan to accelerate progress for children, work to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and help children realize their rights under the Convention on the Rights of Children. This will be made through, among other things, strong partnerships with provincial authorities, teachers and health professionals, frontline workers and social mobilisers, communities and families, and of course the children and adolescents themselves. In particular, UNICEF will work so that: - Every child survives and thrives -- being in good health, immunized, protected from polio and accessing nutritious food. - Every child learns. - Every child is protected from violence and exploitation and registered at birth. - Every child lives in a safe and clean environment, with access to safe drinking water and adequate sanitation. To learn more about UNICEF work in Pakistan, please visit the country website www.unicef.org/pakistan and videos on YouTube and Vimeo Under the guidance of the Chief Field Operations, the Chief Field Office (CFO) is accountable for managing and leading the total programme commitment of a field office within a country programme. The CFO represents UNICEF in his/her Area of Responsibility (AoR), leads and oversees the various program sectors and operational service teams ensuring the delivery of quality results in accordance with UNICEF's programme of cooperation, country programme management plan and overall vision set forward by the Representative. In fragile and humanitarian contexts, UNICEF action is guided by its global Policy and Framework for humanitarian action: the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. How can you make a difference? Within the delegated authority and the given organizational set-up, the incumbent will be responsible for the following areas of major duties and key end results. 1. Effective management of UNICEF presence, staff and assets - Represent UNICEF in the region, by participating in meetings and events, moving forward the agenda for children. - Facilitate, take and implement measures to ensure safety and security of UNICEF staff and assets. - Effectively lead the Field Office team and manage the performance and conduct the staff members to deliver results for children 2. Knowledge Management for Programmes - Ensure that area/country programmes are supported by knowledge management through data collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting as well as participation in the Programme Knowledge Network system of "lessons learned" and other corporate-level databases. - Participate in information exchange through donor and media visits as well as in the development of training and orientation material. 3. Programme Development and Management - Identify critical intervention points and measures by administering a consistent and transparent monitoring system; analyse country level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects. - Draft changes to/or prepare programme work plans as required. Prepare program recommendations for inclusion in formal programme documentation, and new approaches, methods and practices. - Establishes programme workplans, monitors compliance and provides training, support and guidance to the programme team in order to meet objectives. Identifies human resources requirements and on-going staff development needs. - Reviews and evaluates the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of programme/projects in collaboration with Government and other partners. - Prepares relevant programme reports required for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc. 4. Optimum Use of Program Funds - Establish and supervise programme work plans and monitor progress and compliance. Monitor the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. Take appropriate actions to optimize use of programme funds. Ensure programme efficiency and delivery through a rigorous and transparent approach to programme planning, monitoring and evaluation. 5. Programme Monitoring and Evaluations - Undertakes field visits and ensures that his/her staff conduct field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action. - Carry out a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluate and participate in the major programme evaluation exercises in consultation with the Representative, the Operations Officer, the Evaluation Officer and others to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery. Participate in annual sector review meetings with government counterparts. Ensure the timely preparation of annual program status reports. 6. Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach - Adopt rights-based programmes approach in the formulation of programme goals and objectives and development of strategies and implementation frameworks. Formulate consistent and effective planning, design, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of programmes and projects. Bring coherence, synergy and added value to the programming planning and design processes using a results-based management approach to programme planning and design. - Prepare and submit viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programme, new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives. 7. National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability - Provide authorities and service providers with technical support and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability. - Ensure the building and reinforcing of the commitment and institutional capacities of the national and local partners starting with taking a strategic approach to the identification of these partners and partnerships. 8. Rights Perspective and Advocacy at the National, Community and Family Levels - Conduct policy analysis from a children's and women's rights perspective and advocacy at the government, community and family levels for elevating credibility in national and international policy debates. Promote the organization goals of UNICEF through active advocacy and communication in line with UNICEF national advocacy guidelines and strategy. 9. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration - Develop partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to improve the ability to collect and disseminate development data and information, exchange information on programme/project status and implementation and movement/distribution of supplies. Linkage to the Regional Programme Knowledge Network to ensure the availability of current and accurate programme data. - Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavours and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability. - Maintain close collaboration with heads of sectoral programmes in the CO, Regional and HQ advisers for effective overall coordination on programmes. - Plans, develops and implements sectoral programme(s) by collaborating with the government and other partners. Provide leadership in provision of technical advice, negotiation, advocacy and promotion of area/country level goals, leading to agreement on practicable and priority actions to be supported by UNICEF programme and country level cooperation. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, public administration, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field. *A first University Degree in a relevant field combined with 2 additional years of professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. - A minimum of eight years of professional work experience in programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, project administration or another relevant area is required - Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. - Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. - Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as an asset. - Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate? UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. Remarks: This position is open to Non-Pakistani Nationals only. This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is:a role with direct contact with children, works directly with children, is a safeguarding response role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies. UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 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Org. Setting and Reporting The UN Secretary-General launched on 01 January 2019 a bold and new global reform which repositioned the UN Development System to deliver more effectively and efficiently with the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals. As part of this reform, UN Resident Coordinator Offices (UN RCO), under the leadership of an empowered and independent UN Resident Coordinator – the highest-ranking official of the UN Development System and Representative of the UN Secretary-General at country level – support national governments in the achievement of their development priorities and the attainment of the SDGs. Development priorities in Burundi are articulated in the revised National Development Plan 2018-2027 and in the Vision 2040-2060. The position is located in the United Nations Resident Coordinator's Office (RCO) in Burundi and reports to the UN Resident Coordinator (RC). The Head of the RCO manages the resources of the Office in order to provide support to the Resident Coordinator and the UNCT on sustainable development analysis, strategic planning, programming, financing, communications, advocacy, and partnerships. The Head of RCO serves as a key adviser to the RC in the pursuit of all their functions and is accountable for the overall quality and timeliness of the work of the office. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Senior Development Coordination Officer, Head of RCO/Strategic Planner will be responsible of the following duties: Summary of Functions: 1. Leads the provision of strategic guidance to the RC and UN Country Team (UNCT) on effective, quality, and timely UN support for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through the Common Country Analysis (CCA) and UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2. Facilitates and oversees the initiation, establishment and coordination of external partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts for the new generation UNSDCF 3. Coordinates and supports roll-out and implementation of the efficiency agenda (Business Operations Strategy, Common Premises and Local Shared Service Centers/Common Back-Office) 4. Manages and directs knowledge management and capacity development activities in and outside the UN System 5. Leads and coordinates overall management of the RCO to ensure efficient and effective substantive coordination support to the RC/UNCT and adherence to organizational policies and procedures Description of Functions: 1. Leads the provision of strategic guidance to the RC and UNCT of effective, quality, and timely UN support for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda through a new generation CCA/UNSDCF • Leads and coordinates substantive support to the RC/UNCT in articulating and actively communicating a credible and convincing strategic vision for the UN, articulated through the UNSDCF, which is consistent with national development goals and priorities, UN values, aligned with the 2030 Agenda and committed to the principles of universality, equality and leaving no one behind; • In line with CCA/UNSDCF, provides strategic direction and develops recommendations to facilitate decision-making by the RC/UNCT to reposition the UN in country to advance the objectives of UN development system reform; • Develops policy recommendations to the RC/UNCT on the development, implementation, monitoring, reporting and evaluation of the new generation CCA/UNSDCF as the primary instrument for the planning and implementation of UN development activities in country; • Ensures effective guidance to the RC/UNCT in asserting vision and accountability for the UN to operate as a nimble, innovative, and enterprising development partner, demonstrating characteristics of a knowledge-based organization and thought leader; • Leads the strategic design of UN's policy and programmatic services, operational capabilities, and partnership mechanisms; • Establishes and promotes close engagement across the humanitarian, development, and peace domains, as required by the country context; • Leads the identification, analysis, and prioritization of joint programmatic work of UN entities in response to national priorities and in line with the UNSDCF and the 2030 Agenda; • Leads the coordination of the UNSDCF through the Joint Workplan and results groups; directs UNSDCF monitoring, evaluation, learning (MEL) and reporting through the UNINFO platform; and guides preparation and provision of the annual UN Country Results Report to the Government and other stakeholders; • Promotes the engagement of all relevant agencies – with and without physical presence in country – from across the UN system, including at Headquarters and at the (sub-)regional level in inter-agency fora and in discussions with external partners; • Ensures quality control and oversight over strategic communications and advocacy activities related the implementation of the UNSCDF • Ensures coherence across the different intra-agency coordination bodies, including with Humanitarian Country Teams and the Security Management Team. 2. Facilitates and oversees the initiation, establishment and coordination of external partnerships and joint resource mobilization efforts for the new generation UNSDCF • Facilitates and oversees the initiation, establishment, and coordination of effective working relationships with national and international public and private partners to ensure knowledge sharing throughout the UNSDCF cycle. • Directs substantive support for positioning the UN as a key provider of integrated services and as a platform in support of the SDGs, in consultation with a broad range of stakeholders; • Based on the UNSDCF, and in close collaboration with the Development Partnerships Officer, oversees the formulation and implementation of the partnership approach as well as the resource mobilization strategy, and other initiatives in support of SDG achievement through the UNSDCF; • Oversees the implementation of the SDG Country Fund/country-level pooled fund (where relevant) in support of the UNSDCF and SDG acceleration; • Oversees strategic messaging and communication initiatives by RC/UNCT. 3. Coordinates and supports roll-out and implementation of the Efficiency agenda (Business Operations Strategy, Common Premises and Local Shared Service Centers/Common Back Office) • In collaboration with the Operations Management Team (OMT), directs substantive support to the RC/UNCT on business innovations for the UN in country; • Provides substantive support to the Resident Coordinator and UNCT in formulating, implementing, and monitoring the UN Country level Business Operations Strategy; • Supports the RC and the UNCT in their leading role in implementing common premises, and in establishing a common back office for location-dependent services; • Promotes a culture of continuous improvement and client-orientation in operational service delivery, including the implementation of high impact standardized common services, fostering the SDG impact through common operations; • Coordinates effective participation of entities at the country level in operations management team and represents the RC in the OMT. 4. Manages and directs knowledge management and capacity development activities in- and outside the UN System • Creates an enabling environment for the knowledge generation, sharing, collaboration, as well as usage of existing good practices and lessons learnt within the RCO and in the UN Country Team. Leads by example. • Coordinates the effective communications within the RCO, in UN Country Team and among other stakeholders; • Leads and coordinates the sharing of good practices and lessons learned on issues related to UN strategic planning frameworks, methodologies, and tools, among others, within the DCO (at regional and global levels), across the UN system and with external partners; • Oversees the analysis of UN experiences, lessons learned and knowledge networking to contribute to strategic planning processes. • Keeps abreast of emerging innovative approaches and encourages the RCO and UNCT to apply new ways of working, where relevant. 5. Leads and coordinates overall management of the RCO to ensure efficient and effective substantive coordination support to the RC/UNCT and adherence to organizational policies and procedures • Coordinates the formulation and implementation of the substantive work programme of the UNCT; allocates and monitors RCO resources for delivery of outputs and reporting on results; • Supervises the activities undertaken by the RCO and manage performance of RCO staff, ensuring that programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion; • In close collaboration with Service Providers, performs the role of certifying officer in the UNDP IRIS platform and performs the UMOJA approver role over processes related to human and financial resource management, procurement, general administration, security, time management, and information technology for the RCO; • Manages, guides and trains staff under his/her supervision; promotes teamwork and communications among staff in the RCO and across organizational boundaries; ensures staff complete mandatory trainings and UMOJA certifications • Establishes and maintains a work environment in the RC Office and across UN entities that is conducive to innovation and engagement with a diverse set of stakeholders and delivers results in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Competencies •Professionalism: Proven knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to sustainable development. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization's strategy and the work unit's goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning, development, and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment. Proven ability to analyze complex data and produce reports leading to sound policy recommendations for achieving sustainable development; Solid understanding of the political environment and the programmes and activities of the UN system in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals; Ability to think strategically, to identify key emerging sustainable development issues and related policy implications. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. •Planning and Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Managerial Competencies •Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing. •Judgment/Decision-making: Identifies key issues in complex situations, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary. Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in business or public administration, sustainable development, social sciences, education, or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Work Experience A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in strategic planning, sustainable development policy and programme development and management in the context of development cooperation or related area is required. Experience with multi-stakeholder coordination on the context of development cooperation or related area is required. Experience in team leadership and management is required. Experience in UN interagency coordination is desired. Experience in designing and implementing partnership and resources mobilization strategies is desired. Experience in promoting knowledge management in the context of development cooperation is desired. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written French, is required. Knowledge of English and another UN official language is an advantage. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice This position is available for an initial period of one year. Extension of appointment is subject to the availability of funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. Staff members of the United Nations Secretariat must fulfill the lateral move requirements to be eligible to apply for this vacancy. Staff members are requested to indicate all qualifying lateral moves in their Personal History Profile (PHP) and cover letter. United Nations Considerations According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. 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Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). 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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, Hope Strategic office context: The Emergency Coordinator is part of MENARO office but based in Gaziantep, works for children in Northwest Syria and reports to the Senior Emergency Specialist, P5 based in the regional office in Amman. Purpose for the job: Under the guidance of the Senior Emergency Specialist, P5 (WoS), the Emergency Coordinator in Gaziantep is accountable for managing and leading the humanitarian programme delivery for Northwest Syria. The Emergency Coordinator represents UNICEF in interagency activities and leads and oversees programme and operation teams, ensuring the delivery of effective humanitarian programmes. The humanitarian response programme will be guided by global Policy and Framework for humanitarian action: the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. Represent UNICEF at interagency meetings and NGO foras, as well as participate in access meetings and contribute to discussions with partners, including non-state actors. How can you make a difference? Within the delegated authority and the given organizational set-up, the incumbent may be responsible for all or most of the following areas of major duties and key results: 1. Effective management of UNICEF presence, staff and assets - Represent UNICEF on matters related to children in Northwest Syria in Gaziantep in interagency meetings and events, moving forward the agenda for child rights. - Facilitate, take and implement measures to ensure the safety and security of UNICEF staff and assets. - Effectively lead the Gaziantep Office team and manage the performance and conduct the staff members to deliver results for children 2. Knowledge Management for Programmes - Ensure that the northwest Syria programmes are supported by knowledge management through data collection and analysis, complete and accurate reporting - Participate in information exchange with donors and media visits. 3. Programme Development and Management - Identify critical intervention points and measures by administering a consistent and transparent monitoring system; analyse country-level socio-political-economic trends and their implications for ongoing programmes and projects. - Establishes programme work plans, monitors compliance and provides support and guidance to the programme team in order to meet objectives. - Reviews and evaluates the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of programmes/projects in collaboration with implementing partners. - Meet periodically with all stakeholders concerned , including NSA actors around child rights . - Prepare relevant programme reports for management, donors, budget reviews, programme analysis, annual reports, etc. 4. Optimum Use of Program Funds - Establish and supervise programme work plans and monitor progress and compliance. Monitor the overall allocation and disbursement of programme funds, making sure that funds are properly coordinated, monitored and liquidated. 5. Programme Monitoring and Evaluations - Undertakes field visits and ensures that his/her staff conduct visits to northwest Syria to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action. - Carry out a rigorous and transparent approach to evaluate and participate in the major programme evaluation exercises in consultation with the WoS Senior Emergency Specialist, RAs, the Evaluation Officer and others to improve efficiency and quality of programme delivery. Ensure the timely preparation of annual program status reports. 6. Rights-Based and Results-Based Programme Management Approach - Adopt a rights-based programmes approach in the formulation of programme goals and objectives and the development of strategies and implementation frameworks. Prepare and submit viable recommendations on project implementation, alternative approaches, and optimal utilization of resources that contribute effectively to the fulfilment of the rights of children and women, and recommendations on programmes, new initiatives and management issues to ensure achievement of stated objectives. 7. National and Local Capacity Building/Sustainability - Provide authorities and service providers with technical support and guidance to plan and organize training programmes for the purpose of capacity building and programme sustainability. 8. Partnership, Coordination and Collaboration - Collaborate with the Operations Section to establish and maintain sound internal controls supportive of programming endeavors and to coordinate financial and supply management requirements and accountability. - Maintain close collaboration with Regional advisers for effective overall coordination of programmes and for alignment in terms of approaches and strategies. - Provide leadership in the provision of technical advice, negotiation, advocacy and promotion of northwest Syria programme . Impact of Results - Effective management of UNICEF presence, staff and assets in the MENARO outpost office in Gaziantep. - Effective knowledge management systems adopted and utilized to strengthen humanitarian response. - Situation Analysis prepared and updated; critical programme intervention points and measures identified; and programme work plans, recommendations and reports prepared. - Humanitarian Programme funds optimally used. - Cluster coordinators' work is optimal. - Timely and insightful data to enable the Gaziantep office to define humanitarian programme priorities for northwest Syria. - Core advocacy concerns emerging from Northwest and impacting UNICEF programme delivery are identified and addressed. - Rights-based and results-based programming approaches are fully incorporated into all phases of programme and project processes. - Effective partnerships and collaboration, including non-state actors, achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme development/management/coordination, information sharing and networking. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? The following minimum requirements: - Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: social sciences, international relations, public administration, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development, or another relevant technical field. - Work Experience: A minimum of eight years of professional work experience in programme management, planning, monitoring and evaluation, project administration or another relevant area is required - Past experience as CFO in a complex setting is an asset. - Experience working in a developing country is considered an asset. - Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. - Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as an asset. - Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? - Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2) - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2) - Works Collaboratively with others (2) - Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2) - Innovates and Embraces Change (2) - Thinks and Acts Strategically (2) - Drive to achieve impactful results (2) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (2) Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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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, Biodiversity conservation 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 - Nature, 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. INTERNSHIP OFFICE BACKGROUND The Sustainable Growth Unit at UNDP Rwanda is seeking a graduate student with an interest in youth empowerment, natural resources and environment management issues to assist in the implementation of the UNDP youth empowerment and environment management portfolios. This post will give the intern the opportunity to assist in supporting programme management, coordination and monitoring and evaluation of the UNDP natural resources and environment Programme, youth empowerment programme. The specific internship duties, listed below, includes project management, support in monitoring and evaluation as well as communication. OBJECTIVE The M&E Intern will support the Sustainable Growth Unit in various tasks related to data collection, analysis, reporting, and program evaluation. The intern will gain hands-on experience in monitoring and evaluating projects and contribute to the organization's efforts to assess the effectiveness and impact of our programs Duties and Responsibilities The intern will assist in the following duties and responsibilities: No Duties and responsibilities In this section list the primary responsibilities and tasks of the position. Under the supervision of the Programme Specialist, the intern will: - Support the Monitoring and evaluation of UNDP environment management and youth programmes/projects including designing data collection tools (surveys, Questionnaire, Interview guides), data collection, analysis and reporting, organization of oversight visits, etc. - Contribute to the continuous improvement of M&E processes and systems within the organization. - Support the production of communication materials including articles, blogs, brochures, infographics, writing engaging posts and ensuring regular updates on social media and support with production of other content for social media. - Prepare drafts of relevant background documents for programmes, such as terms of references, concept notes, briefs, reports, etc. - Support the organization in the preparation of meetings and events planned by UNDP Rwanda. - Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Competencies Good knowledge of project management and environment and climate change, and youth unemployment issues - Good knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); - Excellent writing and communication skills; - Good knowledge of data collection and analysis skills - Ability to multi-task and address competing priorities. - Knowledge and understanding of gender and development issues. - Interest and motivation in working in an international organization; - Good analytical skills in gathering and consolidating data and research for practical implementation and attention to details; - Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. - 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. - Prior experience in monitoring and evaluation or related fields is an asset but not required. 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. Field of study: Environmental Economics, Monitoring and evaluation, Economics, Development studies, Statistics, Natural Resources Management or other similar subject at the university level. IT skills: - Knowledge of Microsoft tools (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint); - Familiarity with data collection and analysis tools such as Stata, SPSS, Kobotoolbox, etc. - Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; - Kinyarwanda and French are an asset - Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage. Language skills: - Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English are required; - Kinyarwanda and French are an asset - 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. 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UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, a Champion Ethiopia is situated in the Horn of Africa and is the second most populous country on the continent with an estimated population of 115 million. It borders six African countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan, and covers 1,104,300 square kilometers. Approximately 85 percent of the population lives in rural areas. Ethiopia represents a melting pot of ancient cultures with Middle Eastern and African cultures evident in the religious, ethnic, and language composition of its people. Over the past two years, children and their families across Ethiopia faced multiple and complex emergencies, such as the conflict in the northern Ethiopia and the drought, which resulted in millions of people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance. UNICEF has programmes in Child Protection, WASH, Health, Nutrition, Social Policy, and Education and serves over 15 million children in Ethiopia. Join UNICEF Ethiopia to contribute to improving the lives of children and women. Watch a video about Year in Review Here How can you make a difference? Purpose of the job Join our team to ensure that the UNICEF Ethiopia Country Office has useful, valid, and reliable information on - The situation of children's and women's rights. - The performance of UNICEF-supported programmes including their relevance, efficiency, effectiveness, and sustainability, and in emergency contexts, their coverage, coordination and coherence. - To assist in the establishment of evaluation tools which enhance partnership between the UNCT, government and other key players to collectively track progress on MDGs and other international commitment for children. - To assist in the development of national capacities for evaluation and research, with special attention to the interest, concern and participation of government, community, and civil society stakeholders. Summary of Key Functions and Accountabilities How can you make a difference? Under the guidance and supervision of the Country Representative D2, the incumbent will be expected to carry out the following: - Evaluation & Research Planning. The Country Office and national partners have a well-prioritised and realistic plan of research, monitoring and evaluation activities, developed collaboratively that provides all the relevant and strategic information needed to manage the Country Programme. - Evaluation. UNICEF-supported evaluations attain established UN quality standards, and the results are disseminated in a timely fashion to stakeholders for improving programme performance and contributing to national and corporate learning. - Evaluation Capacity Building. The evaluation capacities of Country Office staff and national partners ? government and civil society ? enhanced with the contribution of UNICEF knowledge partners meet the expectations and requirements of their positions and responsibilities. - Coordination and Networking. The UNICEF office is linked to wider UNICEF Evaluation developments in way that both contributes to and benefits from organizational learning on effective Evaluation management. Detailed TOR: JD_Evaluation_Specialist_96921_P4_Ethiopia (1).doc To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - Advanced university degree in social sciences, statistics, planning development, planning. Professional work experience in programme development and implementation including monitoring and evaluation activities as follows: - Eight years of relevant professional work experience. Developing country work experience (for IP) - At least one instance of exposure to emergency programming, including preparedness planning. Active involvement in a humanitarian crisis response programme preferred. - Fluency in English and another UN language. Fluency in the national language of the duty station an asset - Professional technical knowledge/expertise in demography, statistics, and data management. - Professional technical knowledge/expertise in Activity Monitoring & Evaluation, Evaluation Design, data analysis, and reporting. For every Child, you demonstrate? UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are... - Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2) - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2) - Works Collaboratively with others (2) - Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2) - Innovates and Embraces Change (2) - Thinks and Acts Strategically (2) - Drive to achieve impactful results (2) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (2) During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Remarks: This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 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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UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. UN Women in South Sudan supports the government to implement commitments to international normative standards on gender equality and women's human rights. The new UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2022-2026 and the corresponding UN Women South Sudan Strategic Note (2022-2026), defining UN Women's strategic engagement in South Sudan, focuses on strengthening the national structures and mechanisms for gender mainstreaming in policies, plans and budgets; supporting efforts to prevent and eliminate violence against women; promoting women's economic empowerment ; promoting policies and government investment in women's empowerment and resilience building in the context of climate change, humanitarian crisis as well as threats to peace and security. UN Women works with a range of stakeholders in South Sudan including the government, civil society and women's organizations, youth, UN agencies and donors, to promote gender equality and women's empowerment. Currently, UN Women in partnership with the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare and the Office of the Vice President (Gender and Youth Cluster) is implementing a programme that aims at promoting the social economic empowerment of women and adolescent girls in South Sudan. The project called "South Sudan Women Social and Economic Empowerment Project (SSWSEEP)", will be implemented in 10 states and 2 administrative areas in South Sudan focusing on promoting women's access to economic opportunities, protection and access to GBV information and services and also strengthening the capacity of the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare to effectively implement its mandate of promoting Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment. The project has four (4) components, namely: a) Community Empowerment Support to Women and Girls, b) Establishment of the Women's Entrepreneurial Opportunity Facility (WEOF), c) Scaling up services for Survivors of GBV and d) Institutional strengthening focusing on the Ministry of Gender, Child and Social Welfare, Gender and Youth Cluster, and related national institutions. Reporting to the Country Representative, the Programme Advisor is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the management, development, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the South Sudan Women Economic Empowerment Project. The Programme Advisor is responsible for managing the human and financial resources of the team. This includes providing technical support to the implementation of the Country Office SSWSEEP, overseeing the monitoring of progress against mutually agreed results frameworks and performance indicators, monitoring Country Office SSWSEEP financial situation to ensure adherence to delivery rates and utilization of resources to meet agreed upon targets and results. In addition, the Programme Advisor is responsible for leading and managing the project in line with regional and national priorities and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, the World Bank and other critical stakeholders. Duties and Responsibilities Oversee and Manage South Sudan Women Economic Empowerment Project (SSWSEEP). - Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of South Sudan Women Economic Empowerment Project, including the budget and results framework; - Manage delivery of the day-to-day programme activities to ensure prompt and adequate delivery of results; - Ensure effective use of resources and compliance with UN Women rules, policies, and procedures as well as donor/fund requirements; - Lead the preparation for programme audits and implementation of recommendations. Manage technical guidance and capacity development to project/programme partners. - Lead and oversee the provision of substantive technical advice and guidance to project/programme partners and develop technical products and documents as needed; - Lead relationship building with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the country programme; respond to any potential problems; - Lead capacity building opportunities and initiatives of key institutions and mechanisms; - Provide timely advice on programmatic areas; - Provide partners with advanced technical advice, training, and capacity development initiatives. Lead the monitoring and reporting of the programme. - Oversee the establishment of an effective monitoring system for the delivery of programme results; - Oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports and donor reports and organize progress reviews, as necessary. Lead the management of people and finances for the country programme. - Responsible for overall country programme budget; and office operations; - Review financial reports to ensure they are in accordance with UN Women procedures and submit the reports to UN Women HQ and donors; - Finalize terms of reference for new staff, consultants and contractors and oversee the recruitment process, as necessary; - Manage the performance of personnel under the project by provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership as well as performance feedback and coaching; - Ensure performance assessment are completed on time and identify learning and development opportunities to support personnel's engagement; - Ensure all personnel under the project are fully aware of UN Women's workplace relations policies. Lead in Stakeholder management, partnership building and resource mobilization strategies. - Establish and maintain partnerships with, government, the World Bank team, civil society organization and other stakeholders and donors; - Determine programmatic areas of cooperation, based on strategic goals of UN Women, country needs, the SSWSEEP needs and donors' priorities and develop the relevant partnerships; - Provide strategic support to the development of a resource mobilization strategy and support resource mobilization efforts for the project. Lead knowledge building and sharing and communications and advocacy strategy. - Lead the development and expansion of knowledge management strategies and methodologies for the project; lead the development and implementation of communications/advocacy initiatives; - Manage the process of identifying and synthesizing of best practices and lessons learned that are directly linked to the implementation of the programme and contribute to their global dissemination; - Introduce innovation and best practices to enhance programme performance. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the South Sudan Women Economic Empowerment Project (SSWSEEP). Competencies Core Values: - Respect for Diversity - Integrity - Professionalism Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues - Accountability - Creative Problem Solving - Effective Communication - Inclusive Collaboration - Stakeholder Engagement - Leading by Example Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's Core Values and Competencies: https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values Functional Competencies: - Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills; - Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them; - Excellent knowledge of RBM principles and approaches; - Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making; - Excellent knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment; - Excellent knowledge of country and/or region; - Ability to lead formulation of strategies and their implementation; - Ability to envision and lead the strategic direction for UN Women in the country. Required Skills and Experience Education and certification: - Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/ women's studies, international development, or a related field is required; - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree; - A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage. Experience: - At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience at the national and/or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects is required; - Experience in gender equality, women's economic empowerment is required; - Experience in establishing inter-relationships among international organization and national governments is required; - Experience leading and coaching diverse staff in international settings is required; - Experience working with International Financial Institutions is an added advantage; - Ending violence against women and human rights of women experience is desirable; - Experience in administrative systems and UN system norms is desirable; - Experience in the region is desirable. Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required; - Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish); - Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Application: All applications must include (as an attachment) the completed UN Women Personal History form (P-11) which can be downloaded from: [https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form-en.doc&data=05|01|charles.rojas@undp.org|9508666c1ca34c119f7108db342cabc5|b3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319|0|0|638161138849770896|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=8vaZC/SuESYnQO89fXTqW5iYDj1ysxVlbzMlI2zTJU4=&reserved=0). Kindly note that the system will only allow one attachment. Applications without the completed UN Women P-11 form will be treated as incomplete and will not be considered for further assessment. Notes: In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment. Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women 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. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. 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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child , A hope, Building on work across the UN with and for young people, and in line with the UN Youth Strategy, UNICEF's Generation Unlimited focuses on finding new ways to ensure that every young person is in school, learning, training or employment by 2030 ? with a focus on those in the greatest danger of being left behind, including girls, the poorest, those with disabilities, young people on the move and those affected by conflict and natural disasters. This partnership brings together leaders from governments, UN agencies, the private sector, academia, international and civil society organizations, and young people. The partnership identifies, co-creates, resources and scales up innovative solutions to expand opportunity for young people. How can you make a difference? Under the direct supervision of the Senior Advisor, Country Support, in close collaboration with the Senior Advisor, Global Programmes and under the overall guidance of the Deputy Director, Programmes, the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning Specialist will work with the wider GenU Programme team to advance GenU's Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) efforts. The MERL Specialist will work to ensure robust and rigorous systems are in place to define and track results generated through GenU country and global programmes, and through GenU's Public Private and Youth Partnership (PPYP) approach. This will involve working with stakeholders at the global, regional and country levels to help develop and implement monitoring systems and assist in design and undertaking monitoring and evaluation activities. The successful candidate will collaborate across the GenU Global Team and UNICEF Programme Group to strengthen Country Offices and Regional Offices ability to effectively develop/update targets, monitor, report and analyze these, and consolidate this at global through various mechanisms. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? Support to design and implement measurement frameworks/tools/procedures: - Provide technical guidance to UNICEF Country Office and their in-country GenU partners on monitoring and evaluation, access to technical support for collaborative sector analysis and planning. - Assist in preparing required documents for program reviews and approval for matters related to MERL. - Contribute to quality assurance activities for matters related to MERL. - Support the preparation of measurement frameworks to ensure alignment of activities with the overall GenU mission and its strategic plan, including Regional and Country Office plans. - Collaborate with Country Office throughout all stages of programming to provide support for monitoring and evaluation of results and collection of individual impact stories. - Work with the GenU Global Programmes team and global programme leads to develop and implement an integrated approach to monitoring and evaluating the performance of the global programme portfolio. Enhance the depth and scope of GenU MERL activities, their application and develop capacity for Global and Country level GenU Stakeholders: - Coordinate and facilitate process to revisit Genu Global targets and methodology to monitor these until 2025 (end of current Strategic Plan) and 2030 (linked to SDGs) - Drive efforts to identify or further develop analysis and measurement on global impact indicators (i.e. Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), Value of Education, Decent Work, Entrepreneurship, Civic Engagement) towards the achievement of the SDGs - Lead efforts to map, consolidate and disseminate based on target audience key global statistics or data on GenU. - Lead process to map and identify methods to increase application and use of High Frequency Monitoring - Collaborate with ILO on MERL activities connected to the Global Initiative on Decent Jobs for Youth initiative. - Identify and pursue approaches to increasing relevance and wider use of Youth Foresight platform alongside ILO and GenU partners. - Support global activities in promoting GenU MERL advancement, such as presentations, proposal writing for fundraising, etc. - Undertake field missions to assess or establish measurement strategies and provide ad-hoc support in MERL. - Deliver training in MERL to partners in GenU countries of operation. - Provide support to evaluating GenU country operations, if necessary - Coordinate the Global GenU M&E Technical Advisory Group comprised of leading experts from the UN, World Bank, private sector and civil society. - Work with the GenU Global Programmes team and global programme leads to design and execute global programme MERL activities. Support the preparation of analyses and presentation of results at global, regional and country levels: - Update current Annual Results Reporting process and data collection tools as needed, working closely with partners and key stakeholders at Global and Regional level. - Lead the coordination of GenU's Annual Result Reporting. In doing so updating templates as necessary, developing/updating guidelines for Country Office inputs, working with UNICEF Programme Group and Regional Offices to throughout the process, collecting, quality assuring, analyzing and presenting results. - Support the numerical and narrative presentation of results as well as individual impact stories for a wide range of GenU stakeholders (Board, Global Leadership Council, Donors, Partners) across a wide range of documents (various governance structure pre-reads, results deep dive, Year in Review and more). - Advance and maintain the Global GenU online Dashboard. - Undertake analysis and support in developing reports based on the data collected during global programme MERL activities. Design, develop and maintain GenU databases. - Assist on the development of data and information systems for monitoring, tracking performance, and reporting on results. - Ensure data quality and consistency and ease of data extraction/use. Thought leadership. - Review and contribute to relevant research and impact evaluations on interventions in the youth employment, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement space to measure youth outcomes informing programmes - Identify and promote the use of good practices in monitoring and evaluation relevant to GenU programmes. Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor and senior team members to ensure the success of the team, including managing, guiding, training, and coaching short-term staff, including consultants, interns and volunteers, as needed. The following minimum requirements: - An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in social sciences, statistics, international development and/or related field is required. - A minimum of eight years of professional experience in designing data collection tools, data processing/ cleaning, analysis, and presentation of findings in a humanitarian and/or development context, at the national and/or international/and levels is required. - Proven experience in writing data-driven reports for technical and non-technical audiences, preferably with a particular focus on education matters is desired. - Field experience with humanitarian and/or development programming is highly desirable. - Advanced knowledge of MS Excel is required and knowledge of statistical tools plus database work preferred. - Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is considered an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? - Builds and maintains partnerships - Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness - Drive to achieve results for impact - Innovates and embraces change - Manages ambiguity and complexity - Thinks and acts strategically - Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. 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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, Health By reaching the most underserved communities with polio vaccine, UNICEF is realising the rights of the most excluded children and preventing girls and boys from being paralyzed. Within the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), UNICEF maintains a leading role in the areas of strategy development, strategic oversight, vaccine procurement, technical assistance in vaccine management, communication and social mobilization, social data, monitoring and evaluation. The GPEI seeks to ensure that future generations of children will be free from the threat of polio paralysis. Achieving this goal depends on ensuring rapid and effective responses to poliovirus outbreaks in polio-free countries. Polio eradication continues to be an organizational priority and is a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). The number of polio outbreaks has far exceeded global expectations in recent years. UNICEF is scaling up support to ensure countries have the resources to be prepared and respond, in our areas of accountability. The Polio Outbreak Workstream of the UNICEF Global Polio Team provides oversight, quality assurance, technical assistance, and knowledge management to country offices, with particular emphasis on communication for social and behavior change and vaccine management within the outbreak response and preparedness context. How can you make a difference? Under the guidance of the Senior Programme Manager (Outbreak Response), you will provide overall coordination support to regional (ROs) and country offices (COs) on Polio outbreak responses (encompassing planning, preparedness, response, and monitoring) in affected countries, working in close collaboration with Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) partners and RO/CO/HQ colleagues. Key functions and accountabilities include the following: - Work closely with the Polio Outbreak Response team and RO polio focal points to ensure timely and efficient coordination of Polio outbreak responses in affected countries. - Support the Senior Programme Manager in providing strategic and operational oversight of polio outbreak response operations, particularly around the areas Vaccine Management (VM), Social Behaviour Change (SBC) and access constraints, ensuring that the needs of the population are addressed and are aligned with the government/Ministry of Health (MOH) plans and strategies and the polio outbreak response SOPs. - Support RO/COs in developing outbreak response plans, including campaign and surge budgets. Periodically conduct reviews of operational bottleneck hampering polio outbreak response efforts. - Provide in-country support to COs before, during and after polio campaigns with a focus on coordination and operational issues. - Support RO/COs in the implementation and monitoring of Polio Emergency Procedures (PEP) where applicable. - Contribute to the deliverables of the Outbreak Response and Preparedness Group (ORPG), in particular on response strategies, coordination and efforts to improve the quality of responses. - Monitor emerging humanitarian, economic, political, and recovery trends, and potential socio-political instability. Identify impact on polio outbreak response efforts. - Provide UNICEF Polio Eradication senior leadership with timely updates and analysis on the Polio outbreaks, emerging trends and risks. Provide inputs for UNICEF documentation/reports and briefing notes for senior management. - Work closely with planning, finance, human resources and advocacy colleagues to ensure quality responses and that processes are streamlined and efficient. - Support in-country and regional SBC and VM assessments and interventions as needed, as well as the development of polio response strategies with humanitarian partners during humanitarian and protracted emergency situations. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? The following minimum requirements: Education: - An Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: public health, social sciences, international law, public health, international relations, or other related disciplines. Work Experience: - At least 5 years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in emergency programming, public health emergencies, programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and administration. - Knowledge and field experience of UNICEF programmes required. Language Requirements: - Fluency in both written and spoken English is required. The following desirables: Work Experience: - Prior emergency response experience with UNICEF especially in polio eradication and complex humanitarian environment are an asset Language: - Working knowledge of French is a strong asset. Knowledge of Arabic and Portuguese or another official UN language (Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is also an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. 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Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Since the Arusha Peace and Reconciliation Agreement signed in August 2000, Burundi has made significant progress in overcoming cycles of violent conflict in the 1970s-1990s and a protracted crisis in 2015. After his election in 2020, President Ndayishimiye has led the country towards more openness and a vision of emerging country. He has resumed relations with bilateral and multilateral partners as well as he led diplomatic efforts to reposition Burundi as key member of the East African Community. Despite these changes, the country is facing a set of structural and governance challenges that are putting pressure on its leadership and growing population. These include economic downturns, regional insecurity, trauma from past conflicts, social inequalities, widespread poverty, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation. The PBF portfolio in Burundi aligns with the Peace capitalization National Strategy (PNCP), focusing on priorities such as community-based reintegration, social cohesion, women empowerment, conflict resolution, trauma healing, historical reconciliation, environmental conservation, and inclusive participation. To date, the PBF has invested a total of 98 million USD in Burundi and the country remains eligible for a 5-year transition period (2023-2027) after having exited the UN Peacebuilding Commission in December 2022. The PBF portfolio is composed by four active projects in early 2024. The PBF support mechanisms project (2024-2025) administered by UNDP is delivering key actions for the coordination and implementation of the PBF portfolio in-country. In the context of sustaining peace in Burundi, the project is ensuring combined action of three support mechanisms: the UN Support Unit, the Joint Steering Committee (JSC), and the PBF Community of Practice (CoP) to advance peace cooperation in alignment with both national priorities and international standards. The UN Support Unit is providing multi-form assistance to technical capacities of the UNCT and national partners in project implementation, M&E, and development. The PBF Joint Steering Committee is enabling strategic guidance of the portfolio and closer collaboration with government counterparts while the PBF in-country community of practice is strengthening effectiveness of peacebuilding results and practices among peers in Burundi. The project is also ensuring a gender mainstreaming process across the PBF portfolio. Position Purpose - Provide strategic guidance and quality assurance to the PBF project portfolio - Support the Steering Committee and supervise the Support Unit team - Effective coordination within UNCT and with other partners - Strategic alignment and resource mobilization support - Ensure provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management. Duties and Responsibilities Provide strategic guidance and quality assurance to the PBF project portfolio - Lead the Support Unit team to deliver timely and high-quality support to recipient agencies and national partners. - Provide technical expertise to recipient organizations to ensure the coherence and quality of projects and programmes. - Provide mentoring support and solution-oriented coaching to project teams to accompany them in achieving strategic peacebuilding results. - Identify entry points to advance peacebuilding cooperation and the localization agenda in-country. - Support and strengthen the partnership with Civil Society Organizations engaged in the field of peacebuilding in Burundi - Coordinate activities to ensure the coherence and synergy between projects of the portfolio. - Ensure diligent follow-up of the execution of projects in liaison with recipient agencies and the Support Unit team. - Identify implementation difficulties and potential bottlenecks and propose appropriate solutions. - Put in place systems to track the progress of the Fund's project results, including data and analysis. - Ensure quality reporting and coordinate the preparation of progress reports submitted by the recipient agencies and ensure timely submissions. - Coordinate with the PDA the annual strategic report on the state of peacebuilding in the country - Ensure compliance with the PBF Rules and Regulations in implementation and reporting. - Carry out field visits and supervise the monitoring and evaluation of projects. Strengthen effectiveness of PBF support mechanisms in-country - Oversee the work of the PBF Support Unit, the Joint Steering Committee (JSC), and the Community of Practice to support project delivery and maximum peacebuilding impact in Burundi - Plan the work and activities of the PBF Support Unit, the JSC, and the Community of Practice - Strengthen the PBF Support Unit team expertise in peacebuilding conflict prevention and social cohesion - Organize agenda of the meetings of the Steering Committee and deliver regular briefings to the JSC so that it can fulfil its responsibility to monitor and supervise the projects. - As part of RCO, ensure regular interactions with implementing agencies and reports to the Steering Committee and parties involved in the implementation. - Liaise with government, recipient agencies, and civil society partners for effective project implementation. - Coordinate closely with UN agencies and NGOs involved in the implementation of peacebuilding projects. - Coordinate the submissions of UN agencies and CSOs to the PBF Gender and Youth Promotion Initiative calls for proposals. - Organize field visits to monitor the progress and formulate applicable recommendations for more effective project implementation. - Support the RCO in the dissemination of the results of projects at the national level and UNCT level. - Raise the visibility of peacebuilding results achieved by the PBF portfolio and strengthen corporate communication - Ensure that projects stories, best practices, and lessons learned are shared with PBSO - Contribute to MHPSS and other peacebuilding policy discussions with evidence from the field - Share good practices via the Community of Practice - Provide technical mentoring support to UN-IONGs recipients and national partners as needed Effective coordination in area of peacebuilding to ensure maximum PBF impact - Work closely with the Peace and Development Advisor to facilitate information-sharing and dissemination of conflict prevention and peacebuilding tools. - Coordinate existing partnerships between stakeholders (government, civil society, private sector UN system, international partners) for maximum alignment, effectiveness, and impact. - Develop and deepen partnerships with UNCT entities, INGOs, and bilateral and multilateral actors - In synergy with the PDA support the coordination of UNCT entities, technical partners, and funders in peacebuilding - Support the RC in peacebuilding issues by exchanging information and analyses based on the monitoring of projects and field studies/surveys. - Ensure new projects are based on thorough conflict analysis in close coordination with the PDA. - Put in place and ensure internal coordination mechanisms for each project involving national counterparts, and non-government organizations. - Ensure gender mainstreaming that implementation and monitoring of ongoing projects in close coordination with Gender specialists. - Establish a knowledge management and lessons learned system based on the results of the different projects - Keep up-to-date mappings of peacebuilding, social cohesion, and conflict prevention interventions - Facilitate a consultative framework of technical partners and funders on peacebuilding, conflict prevention and social cohesion. - Reinforce with the PDA capacities of partners related to conflict-sensitivity and support integration of a conflict sensitive approach in UNCT programming. Strategic alignment and resource mobilization support - Ensure alignment of the projects with other interventions planned or in progress, the UNSDCF and national frameworks such at the National Strategy for Peace Capitalization - Work closely with the World Bank to strengthen synergies of the PBF portfolio with the PRA and other WB interventions - Contribute with the Peace and Development Advisor to regular analyses of the national context to guide the programming of the UNCT - Engage with national authorities in the follow-up of ongoing projects and in project development as well as advocate for them taking a larger role in peacebuilding promotion - Suggest strategic directions and identify entry points for the development of new projects in-country - Ensure the supervision of the visibility activities of the PBF projects, through the elaboration of strategic communication products on a continuous basis - Liaise with the RUNO focal points, communication experts, and use social networks and communication products such as the Newsletter, 2-pagers, etc. - Liaise on a regular basis with UN regional entities and offices to analyze developments in neighboring countries and identify the potential for cross-border interventions with Burundi. - Contribute to the development of cross-border projects and programmes for possible PBF financing - Contribute to periodic reviews of the intervention strategy and its relevance to the context. - Ensure communication on the progress of projects as catalysts for the consolidation of peace. - Ensure a monitoring role for the identification of potential funding sources - Undertake any other task requested by the Resident Coordinator Ensure provision of top-quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management - Identify policy-driven issues; and identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to PBF programme - Establish/strengthen national and international advocacy networks. Implement relevant, high -impact advocacy with key partners. - Coordinate and ensure integrated support in development of policies and institutions to address country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners. - Provide sound contributions to knowledge networks, communities of practice, and digital knowledge platforms. - Organize and deliver training for staff on programme related matters. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities :The PBF Coordinator will supervise a team of 3 personnel (PBF MEAL Analyst, PBF Administrative Associate, PBF Partnership Officer). Competencies Core Competencies Achieve Results-LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact Think Innovatively-LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems Learn Continuously-LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences Adapt with Agility-LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands Act with Determination-LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results Engage and Partner-LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration Enable Diversity and Inclusion-LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity People Management UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated [site](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/PeopleManagementCompetencies.pdf). Cross Functional & Technical Competencies Business Management-Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals Business Direction ad strategy-Infrastructures for Peace: Knowledge of mechanisms and methods and the ability to contribute through dialogue and consultation in preventing conflict. 2030 Agenda: Peace Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Responsive Institutions:National and sub-national capacities for planning, financing, coordination, and crisis management Business Development-Gender Issues & Analysis: Knowledge of gender issues and the ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations, including analysis of projects from a gender perspective Business Management-Monitoring and Evaluation: Knowledge of methodologies, assessment tools, systems and apply practical experience in planning, monitoring, evaluating and reporting and ability to apply to practical situations Business Management-Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization as programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment Business Direction & Strategy-System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system Required Skills and Experience Education: - Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Social Sciences, or Management, International Development, or related field is required. or - A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree)in the above-mentioned fields of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree Experience: - Minimum of 7 years (with master's degree) or 9 years (with bachelor's degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in management or coordination of projects or programs is required - At least 3 years in the field of peacebuilding is desired. - Relevant experience in project cycle management, project development, results-based management and reporting in development programming is required. - Experience in consultations and negotiations with governments and TFPs is desired. - Experience in team supervision and leadership is desired. - Experience in leading inter-agency teams not under one's direct supervision is desired. - Proven experience in conflict analysis and conflict-sensitive programming is desired. - Working knowledge of PBF processes and guidelines is desired. - Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills/experience with high-level interlocutors, to facilitate liaison and negotiations with government and international organizations is desired. - Experience and good skills in monitoring and evaluation is desired. - Previous experience with the United Nations would be an asset. - Experience and good knowledge of peacebuilding issues in the Eastern Africa would be an asset Languages: - Fluency in oral and written French is required. - Working knowledge of English would be an asset. 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