Background The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. The Europe and Central Asia region (ECA) covers a vast geographic area that is diverse in terms of ethnic, religious and cultural makeup. It consists of 19 countries and territories in Central Asia, South Caucasus, Western Balkans, Eastern Europe, Cyprus and Türkiye. Although most economies in the region have achieved middle-income status and relatively high levels of human development, persistent challenges to sustainable peace, effective and inclusive governance, and human rights remain. In the recent years, the region has faced combined risks, including issues regarding human rights and the rule of law, governance issues, cross-border hostilities, and armed conflicts. Of particular concern is the youth unemployment rate among young people aged 15 to 24 in ECA (16.4 per cent in 2022), which was estimated to be 1.5 per cent higher than the world average of 14.9 per cent. In 2023, the ECA region saw a higher share of youth attending school (66 per cent) compared to other regions (52 per cent), but the substantial lack of educational opportunities continues not only to hamper personal and professional growth, but also restricts full participation of youth in the economy. Despite the comprehensive green recovery packages introduced before the COVID-19 crisis, most ECA countries and territories have not prioritized environmentally friendly measures in their economic recovery plans. As a result, progress toward a just transition in the region has been impeded. It is crucial to address these gaps and foster better alignment between youth-focused policies and population dynamics to promote sustainable development. The UN has a unique opportunity to support young people by providing diverse opportunities and creating inclusive spaces for their development. The importance of youth development and engagement is underscored in various international frameworks, including the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Security Council Resolutions 2250 (2015) and 2419 (2018), as well as the Youth2030 Strategy. These frameworks recognize the positive role that young people play in achieving sustainable development, preventing crises, and promoting peace. UNDP's Strategic Plan (2022-2025) places a strong emphasis on youth empowerment and development, emphasizing their involvement in various critical areas such as economic progress, political participation, and innovation. At the same time, the UNDP Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025 recognizes the intersectionality of gender and youth issues, aiming to address the specific challenges faced by young women and girls. Recognizing the potential of youth as agents of positive change in the ECA region, UNDP plays a significant role in empowering and engaging youth through various initiatives, valuing their unique perspectives, energy, and innovative ideas. In this regard, the UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub (IRH) together with partners established the Eurasian Youth Network for Climate, Peace, and Security (Network), in September 2022. The Network was set up to foster youth engagement and regional collaboration by providing a platform for joint activities, knowledge sharing, and consultations on youth engagement focused project designs. Since then, the Network adopted a joint vision and mission along with an annual workplan, which involves expanding the Network and empowering its members through capacity building workshops, global networking, project development, resource mobilization and partnering with the private sector. In the advertised role, the selected Candidate will contribute to the work of IRH in supporting the Network's sustainability, networking, and resource mobilization efforts. The Governance and Peacebuilding (GPB) Team of UNDP Istanbul Regional Hub, covering the ECA region, provides advisory services to the countries in the areas of governance, anti-corruption, public sector transformation, digitalization, human rights, security, rule of law, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. It supports UNDP country offices and works with national, local and regional partners to advance new thinking and solutions to address complex governance and peace challenges in the region, towards accelerating the achievement of the 2030 Agenda. Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of the Youth Engagement Specialist in the Governance and Peacebuilding Team Youth, the Intern will: - Support research and analysis on youth empowerment and development challenges and opportunities - Contribute to the updating of the UNDP Regional Youth Framework/Strategy - Contribute to the drafting of concept notes, background notes and analytical pieces as needed to inform the development of new programmatic initiatives aimed at youth empowerment - Support the organization of meetings and workshops relevant for the GPB's work on youth engagement - Support day to day activities related to regional youth initiatives - Prepare communication pieces (incl. articles, blog posts, etc.) to convey research and analytical results of UNDP's work on youth engagement Competencies - Strong analytical, reporting and writing abilities - Strong interpersonal skills, communication and diplomatic skills - Demonstrated cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability - Ability to work in a team - Openness to change and ability to receive/integrate feedback - Ability to plan and produce quality results to meet established goals in a timely manner Required Skills and Experience Education: Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: - Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); - Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); - Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) in a degree programme in relevant discipline such as Business or Public Administration or other related fields, and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation. - Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program. Experience & Skills: - Demonstrated strong interest and/or academic background in urban/local governance, green/just transition, development, or related issues is a requirement - Experience in writing analytical products, drafting and editorial work is an asset - Prior research or programmatic experience in the ECA region is an asset - A desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and cultural backgrounds - Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose. - Written and spoken proficiency in English is a requirement Notes: Financial Issues Internships within the UN system are subject to conditions the applicant must get familiar with before signing his/her internship agreement. Starting from January 2020 interns may receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations. Where an intern is financially supported by an institution, government or third party, UNDP will, subject to the rules of such institution, government or third party, pay the intern the difference, if any, between the external financial support provided and the applicable UNDP stipend. Any further costs associated with the internship must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her arrangements for travel, accommodation and other costs. Application procedure The application should contain: - Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post - Current and complete CV in English Please group all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document. Candidates who are selected for must submit prior to the interview the following documents: - Official document(s) confirming your education status stated in Section "Qualifications"; - Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have medical and life insurance. Conditions: - UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months. - UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness or death incurred during the internship. - Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity. - It is important to note that interns are responsible to arrange for their own visa and residence documents and need to plan for these well in advance. Subsequent Employment The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern's studies. 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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 safe environment. Social and Behaviour Change in UNICEF is a cross-cutting programme strategy that addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of social change in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, values, and the socio-cultural norms that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for sustainable behavior and social change. SBC is at the core of UNICEF's mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around social and behavioral practices like immunization, breastfeeding, hygiene, and positive discipline. UNICEF SBC employs a mix of approaches including community engagement, strategic communication, applied behavioural science, service delivery improvement, systems strengthening and policy advocacy and social mobilization to advance child rights, survival, development, protection and participation. How can you make a difference? The Social and Behavior Change Specialist reports to Emergency Manager for general guidance and supervision with technical oversight of SBC Chief. The Specialist provides leadership, technical and operational support for developing a systematic, planned and evidence-based strategy and process for SBC as an integral part of programme development, planning and implementation. Through communication and engagement, as well as the empowerment and participation of stakeholders, communities, children, civil society partners, and government counterparts, s/he promotes measurable behavioral and social change/mobilization. This subsequently contributes to the achievement of sustainable and concrete results in improving children's rights, survival and wellbeing in the country. SBC in Cox's Bazar is the custodian of Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) portfolio through which cross-sectoral feedback mechanism is coordinated. The SBC Specialist will provide guidance and leadership for the implementation of AAP through Information and Feedback Centres (IFCs) in collaboration with humanitarian agencies and implementing partners. Summary of key functions/accountabilities: - Generate & Use Evidence: Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC programs and outcomes in both development and emergency contexts and to build the evidence base for SBC. - Design, plan and implement: Design, plan and implement SBC and AAP activities that are backed by social and behavioural evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in both development and humanitarian contexts. - Advocate & Build Partnerships: Support operationalization of SBC by advocating for SBC, adoption of AAP principles and approaches, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and partnership building. - Build Capacities Promote continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up in SBC and AAP for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners. For detailed job responsibilities, please see the attached TOR: JD - Social Behavioral Change Specialist Level 3.docx To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? The following minimum requirements: - An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Economics, Health education/promotion, Behavioural sciences, Public Policy, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Science, or another relevant technical field. - A minimum of five years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: social development programme planning, social and behavior change, communication for development, public advocacy or another related area. - Fluency in English is required. The following desirables: - Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. - Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. - 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? (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 [add the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. 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: 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. The genuine and complete vacancy announcements are published on UNICEF Careers website at 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. Internal candidates may be given preference over external candidates. The term "Internal" refers to all staff members with fixed term, continuing or permanent appointments. 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. 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. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their candidate profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in the Applicant system in order to be considered. The information submitted will be used for administrative purposes, salary/step determination and conditions of employment. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be accepted for applications that have already been submitted for this position. 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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As a leading manufacturer of hearing solutions, Sonova takes social responsibility seriously by helping people in need with hearing loss, getting involved in prevention, and raising awareness. Sonova puts this responsibility into practice through the charitable Hear the World Foundation (HTWF). In this position you will be responsible for the management of the Hear the World Foundation, the Corporate Foundation of Sonova, by driving its new strategy, maximizing its social impact and ensuring the delivery of all projects at the highest quality standards. Your tasks will be: Strategy - Driving the HTWF strategy - Driving (defining and executing) the strategy of the Hear the World Foundation, which has a strong focus on maximizing social impact, increasing the sustainability of the projects supported and fostering a culture of excellence. - Defining and implementing roadmaps to transform structures, processes, and portfolios – according to the strategic direction. Impact Management - Further professionalizing the foundation management, as well as leveraging accessible infrastructure and resources to gain efficiency and impact. - Social Impact & Sustainability - Based on a meaningful measurement of social impact, strengthen a fully KPI-based management of the foundation and its partners. - Being responsible for further increasing social return on investment for the foundation; and supporting the transformation into a proactive grant-making organization. Leadership & Operations - Leading the Hear the World Foundation team, which is part of the Sonova organization, providing guidance and direction to the executive team to ensure cohesive execution of strategic objectives. - Preparing and supporting the meetings of the Foundation and the Advisory Board, and management of the Advisory Board. - Manage foundation budget and yearly audit to ensure the foundation is aligned with Swiss foundation legal and administrative requirements. - Ensure daily operations are set-up in a way that supports proactive grant-making, leading to a project portfolio that fully supports the foundation's impact KPIs. Global and Local Partnerships - Cultivate strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, academic institutions, and industry leaders. - Develop and implement strategies and partnerships to enhance the long-term sustainability of projects supported by the foundation. - Whilst driving impact and ensuring programs are evidence-based, ensure that all projects are handled with maximum care, sensitivity to local realities, and at the highest quality standards. - In Switzerland and beyond, cultivate and maintain a broad network and strong relationships with Foundations and International Cooperation Organizations and Institutions Fundraising & Leveraging - Ensure trustworthy and diligent handling of funds at all times. - Develop the foundation's funding sources and ensure the foundation is sufficiently funded, both through the Sonova donation as well as external funding, in line with the foundation's status as an independent organization. - Build up a professional fundraising approach for the foundation, to grow resources and maximize social impact Communications & Reputation - Raise the profile of the foundation across relevant stakeholder groups and articulate its unique vision and mission in support of its strategy - Represent the foundation at conferences, events, and meetings to raise awareness and build relationships within the hearing care and non-profit community. - Interact and represent the HTWF in global networks for Corporate Foundations Activation & Engagement Programs - Amplify HTWF activation within Sonova with the aim of making Sonova employees worldwide ambassadors for the cause - Engage and activate other Sonova stakeholder networks to support HTWF's purpose. Your profile: - University degree in economics (or comparable), paired with extensive knowledge gained in a fundraising environment; proven track record in foundation management, including fundraising - 10-15 years in a relevant field combined with a proven track record in project management and leadership (directly managing teams of up to min 5-10 people) - At least 5 years experience in development cooperation, in a non-profit environment - Proactive and self-starter personality with an entrepreneurial mindset - True team player with a friendly and diplomatic attitude - Fluent English and German language skills (interacting with Swiss authorities) - Willingness to travel up to 20% Our offer: We can offer you a new challenge, with interesting tasks and much more – including an open corporate culture, flat hierarchies, support for further training and development, opportunities to take on responsibility, an excellent range of foods, sports and cultural facilities, attractive employment conditions, and flexible working time models in various roles. Employment level 100% Sonova is an equal opportunity employer. We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
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. Job Purpose and Organizational Context: UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional, and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. Within this context, UNDP invests in a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan. The Youth Empowerment Specialist is based in the Regional Service Centre for Africa and reports to the Governance and Peacebuilding Coordinator for Africa. The incumbent is part of the broader global BPPS Governance team and has a secondary reporting line to the Global BPPS Youth Specialist in New York. The incumbent will provide intellectual and strategic leadership as well as technical guidance on youth issues for UNDP in the region, and represent UNDP in the wider governance and youth communities of practice, including with UN system, bilateral partners, external experts, etc. Position Purpose: In collaboration with other Advisors and Specialists in the Regional Hub, HQ, Country Offices, Global Policy Centers, and rosters of external advisors. The incumbent is responsible for leading the provision of technical expertise and policy and programme advisory services to Country Offices and supporting the implementation of the regional program as well as the UNDP Renewed Governance and Peacebuilding Framework for Africa (2022-2025) and, where appropriate, with key UN and external partners in the region. The incumbent closely collaborates with the Global BPPS Youth Specialist to respond to relevant corporate requests, contribute to the broader coherence of the UNDP youth and governance agendas and ensure visibility of African youth activities. The incumbent responds to relevant requests from Country Offices, the Regional Service Centre Director, and collaborates with other corporate support providers, including other parts of the Governance Team, the SDG Integration and Climate teams, as well as relevant teams in the Crisis Bureau. Working to ensure quality and coherent policy and programme advisory services within the region, as well as alignment with the Strategic Plan, the Youth Empowerment Specialist advances the credibility and recognition of UNDP's capabilities in this knowledge domain and associated community of practice(s). Duties and Responsibilities: Substantive delivery of technical assistance, policy development and programme support - Provide technical support for policy advisory and programming services primarily to COs within the region, that respond to country office needs, including through the provision of capacity development and backstopping to COs and UNCTs; - Work with the Regional Bureau's Country Advisors and the HQ youth empowerment specialist to ensure relevant, timely and multi-disciplinary response to Country needs for policy services; - Collaborate substantively with COs and Regional Programmes to achieve regional/CO strategic goals and plans by supporting relevant regional initiatives and promoting synergies with the regional programmes; - Provide technical support to COs in project design, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and results reporting in line with RBM guidelines, and support quality assurance, risk management and due diligence processes; - Provide technical support to COs in the development and implementation of projects funded by the UN Peacebuilding Fund. - Ensure risks are monitored across the portfolio of advisory engagements; - Contribute to developing the capacity of national counterparts in support of achieving the Strategic Plan and other internationally agreed development goals as related to the youth and governance knowledge domains; - Advise on resource mobilization and coordinate approvals, as required. Substantive development of tools and resources, from across UNDP's network of expertise - Provide technical expertise in identifying tools, developing methodologies and producing knowledge management products linked to youth empowerment and the UN Strategy on Youth (Youth2030); - Provide technical expertise on the content development for global/regional/CO knowledge products through the analysis of data, case evidence, and research findings in Africa, in accordance with corporate standards; - Contribute to the identification and scoping of technical issues warranting collaboration with HQ and regional teams to research, develop and share knowledge-based tools, such as policy positions/practice notes/concept papers and other research-based products to influence/advance policy dialogue in the knowledge domain and present UNDP's knowledge assets and capabilities at global and regional forums; - Work closely with policy teams in HQ to advance research, testing and roll-out of newly commissioned policy/business development initiatives, by providing regional perspectives/specificities as well as experience-based insights on what is of most practical value for national counterparts and regional leaders; - Design and deliver training on programming tools including by developing training packs for COs to facilitate innovation learning, foster and encourage policy innovation and continuous improvement to enhance programme delivery. Knowledge management and community of practice networking - Contribute to the continuous analysis, documentation, codification of regional results/lessons learned; - Review regional data, case evidence and research findings to distill pivotal lessons for UNDP globally; - Advocate and enable South-South facilitation of exchanges and experiences sharing where valuable; - Coordinate the UNDP Youth Community of practice in Africa, and promote knowledge sharing and skills building across Country Offices, on youth empowerment and related issues; - Support the capacity development of UNDP staff in application of tools and practices; - Develop and strengthen linkages within the youth community of practice, both inside and outside of the UN system, including by collaborating and delivering training with and for youth organisations, movements and networks. Advocacy and partner engagement for effective policy positioning in the region - Maintain a database of relevant stakeholders in the region; - Advocate the application of ground-breaking youth empowerment approaches, especially by promoting youth empowerment as an integrated approach and an accelerator to achieving the SDGs, and with young women and men at the center of the peace and security agenda, in various regional and country fora with a view to deepen related political commitment and related reforms; - Contribute actively to inter-agency engagement and joint planning on youth empowerment. - Represent UNDP in the region on partner engagements and interagency coordination in youth-specific policy areas; - Provide technical advice on relationship management of regional partners and resource mobilization in line with BPPS priorities and corporate guidelines; - Provide technical advice on mobilizing and fostering external partnerships behind regional initiatives; - Manage the building of strategic alliances and partnerships, especially with key think tanks and non-governmental organizations, in particular with youth-led entities; - Ensure UNDP/BPPS Representation at inter-agency meetings, academic conferences, donor consultations and other events. Competencies: Core Competencies [CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf (undp.org)](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf&data=05|01|anne-lynn.soriano@undp.org|754e25b9a02e495e9e8408da904f65de|b3e5db5e2944483799f57488ace54319|0|0|637980967922186663|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=Tjb+FJiXhb0we0s4SUSGbPB8rdXcf1xiiXWeF9s2fHg=&reserved=0) Achieve Results: - Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact Think Innovatively: - Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems Learn Continuously: - Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences Adapt with Agility: - Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands Act with Determination: - Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results Engage and Partner: - Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration Enable Diversity and Inclusion: - Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity UNDP People Management Competencies can be found on the dedicated [site](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/PeopleManagementCompetencies.pdf). Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies: 2030 Agenda: Peace: Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Responsive Institutions - Youth, Peace and Security 2030 Agenda: Peace: Governance - Inclusion and Participation - Youth socio-economic empowerment - Youth leadership and participation Business Development: Integration within the UN - Ability to identity and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations Business Development: Knowledge Facilitation - Ability to identity and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations Business Management: Partnerships Management - Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies. Required Skills and Experience Education: - A Master's degree in international development, law, international affairs, business administration, development economics, or other relevant fields, OR - A first-level university degree (i.e. Bachelor's or equivalent) in the said fields with two additional years of relevant work experience in lieu of the Master's degree. Experience: - A minimum of 7 years (with Master's degree) or 9 years (with Bachelor's degree or first-level university) of relevant experience in either public sector (national or multilateral, including UN), or private (academia, non-governmental sector, corporate), with increasing level of responsibility. - Proven track record and technical/advisory experience in the UN System related to youth empowerment and governance required. - Proven experience participating in inter-agency activities on youth empowerment or related areas is required. - Excellent negotiating and communication skills and ability to mobilize support from a wide range of partners (public, private, academic, civil society, youth organizations, movements and networks, business community leaders) is an asset. - A proven track record of management and resource mobilization skills is an asset. - Experience in youth empowerment/governance and digitalization is an asset. - Working experience in Africa is an asset. 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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, health The UNICEF Congo Brazzaville Country office is a small-medium UNICEF Country office. The 2020-2024 Country Programme, signed between UNICEF and the Government of Republic of Congo, aims to promote the delivery of an integrated package of quality services for children and promote the education and protection of adolescents, using the life-cycle approach and supporting the equity focus included in the 2030 Agenda, namely, to leave no child behind and help the most disadvantaged first, in the particular context of the Republic of Congo as a Low Middle Income Country. To meet Programme strategies and results, the office will need committed and creative professionals who want to make a lasting difference for Congolese children. How can you make a difference? Purpose for the job: The Chief, Child Survival and development, is responsible for the overall management and administration in the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Child Survival and Development programme (maternal and neonatal health, child survival, nutrition, HIV/AIDS, WASH, ECD and adolescent health) within the country programme. Accountable for effective technical leadership, management guidance and programme support to facilitate the application and adaptation of UNICEF policies and strategies to achieve programme goals and expansion of UNICEF assisted Child Survival and Development interventions, including the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals. As Chief of Section, directs, leads, manages, develops and enables a competent team of professional and support staff to achieve the strategic goals and objectives of the Child Survival and Development programme, with a view to integrating gender equality across all aspects of the country programme. Contributes to create synergy partnerships which reinforce other organizations ? including other UN Agencies ? SDGs strategic directions in areas where UNICEF has primary responsibility or comparative advantage such as interrelated areas of maternal, new-born, and child health and nutrition. Works closely, in Humanitarian Action, with the Child Survival and Development clusters within the inter-agency standing committee (IASC). Key functions and accountabilities: 1. Timely and quality sectoral analysis, input, support and coordination contribute to the Situation Analysis, its periodic update, and all programme documents to formulate effective child survival and Development goals, strategy, and project planning and development, in partnerships with key stakeholders and with contribution of knowledge institutions. 2. Integrated child and survival and development strategies, methodologies and new approaches are developed and implemented based on results-based approach within Human Rights framework by broad participation and collaboration with internal and external partnership. Partnerships with global funds, multilateral and bilateral agencies and development banks, as well as relations with the private sector enhanced and exploited efficiently, in order to formulate common advocacy position and influence allocation of resources, as well as investment decisions on behalf of Health and Nutrition. 3. Technical support is provided to government and non-government organizations at all stages of the programme cooperation, including capacity building of government personnel and beneficiaries, including through back-up partnerships with child survival and development specialists' organizations as appropriate. 4. Monitoring and evaluation of programme performance is properly undertaken for adjustment, acceleration, and improvement of program delivery, capitalizing on joint global monitoring and evaluation frameworks such as the Child Health Epidemiology Reference Group for child health and nutrition, and with WFP in the areas of food and nutrition. 5. Work plan and objectives are effectively established, performance is managed, and planned results are timely delivered through exercise of strong programme management leadership; partnership frameworks that pool competencies and resources developed. 6. The capacities of Country Office staff are strengthened through effective capacity building programme ? which also build on technical partnerships with collaborating agencies to provide state-of-the-art technical information to staff ? in the development, implementation and management of the Health & Nutrition programme. 7. UNICEF and Government and implementing partners accountability is ensured for supply and non-supply assistance and disbursement of programme funds for the sector; and Government counterparts and implementing partners are orientated and trained in UNICEF supply and non-supply assistance policies and procedures. 8. Effective partnership and collaboration are achieved and maintained for advocacy, technical cooperation, programme coordination, information sharing and knowledge networking. 9. The most relevant and strategic information is provided including in cooperation with knowledge institutions to support the Health & Nutrition Programme by the effective implementation of integrated programme monitoring system. 10. All required programme reports are timely prepared and shared with concerned partners in compliance with the established guidelines and procedures. 11. Emergency preparedness is maintained, and in emergencies, emergency responses with effective coordination is provided; and in line with the Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in Humanitarian Action, partnerships with the Health and Nutrition humanitarian actors strengthened within the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC). 12. Other assigned duties and responsibilities are effectively accomplished. To qualify as a champion for every child you will have? - Advanced university degree in Public Health and Nutrition (preferably with specialized training in health planning, health and nutrition education, health care system management, HIV/AIDS prevention, or epidemiology), Child Development, Social Policy, Social Development, Community Development, or other relevant disciplines. - A minimum of eight years of professional work experience at the national and international levels in planning, programming, implementation monitoring and evaluation of health and nutrition programmes including those relevant to child survival & development. Professional work experience in a managerial position, or a technical expert position in health, nutrition, and child survival & health care. - Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. - Familiarity/background with emergency is considered as an asset. - Fluency in both French and English is required. Knowledge of a local language is an asset. Female applications are highly recommended. For every Child, you demonstrate... Technical competencies Expert knowledge of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes Expert technical leadership and knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the combination of a diverse fields of the following: Public Health & Nutrition, International Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Policy and Management, Family and Community Health & Nutrition, Public Health & Nutrition Preparedness, Health & Nutrition Emergency Preparedness. Nutritional Epidemiology, Nutrition Research, Biostatistics, Biochemistry, Sociomedical Sciences. Health & Nutrition Education, Health & Nutrition Promotion and Disease Prevention, Educational Interventions in Health & Nutritional Care; PMPCT, Pediatric AIDS, malaria, WASH. Knowledge of the global commitment on aid effectiveness, including the Paris Declaration on Aid Effectiveness, the Accra Agenda for Action as well as knowledge of the Global Programme Partnerships (GPPs). Core Values - Care - Respect - Integrity - Trust - Accountability - Sustainability Core Competencies - 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) - Drives 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: 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: UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable Congolese national professionals are encouraged to apply. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 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 may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). 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. 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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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, Hope Job organizational context: Selon l'OMS, la détection et la déclaration d'un seul cas de polio, est une alerte épidémiologique. Ceci repose sur une réponse soutenue de l'épidémie à travers des campagnes synchronisées au nVPO2 nécessitant une solide mobilisation sociale, un engagement communautaire visant l'acceptation de la vaccination contre la polio et le renforcement de la routine. Il n'est plus à démontrer que la vaccination est un des moyens efficaces pour prévenir la propagation des maladies évitables par la vaccination dont la poliomyélitique. Ceci nécessite une planification rigoureuse, axée sur le changement social et de comportement avec ses nouvelles approches dont le Human Centered Design (HCD), incluant les investigations sociales, la recherche active des cas de Paralysies Flasques Aigues (PFA) par la communauté. Ceci permettra d'outiller les communautés dans la détection et la notification des cas. Aussi, face à cette situation, l'Alliance GAVI a mis à disposition de UNICEF Mali et plusieurs pays frontaliers, des fonds pour l'assistance technique (Consultant nationaux dans toutes les régions sous la coordination d'un consultant international de niveau P3). Cet appui de GAVI consiste à poursuivre l'accompagnement du Ministère de la Santé dans l'élaboration/actualisation, la mise en ?uvre et le suivi-évaluation des plans et stratégies de communication de risque et d'engagement communautaire contre la polio. Dans ces orientations stratégiques, il est inclus de renforcer la routine avec tous les autres antigènes incluant la routine[CD1] , et les autres maladies à potentiel épidémique. Purpose for the job: Le SBC spécialist pour la réponse à l'épidémie de la polio et autres dérivées est chargé d'accompagner le Ministère de la Sante Publique pour soutenir la mise en ?uvre d'une stratégie de communication contre la polio et la routine[CD2] , et les autres maladies à potentiel épidémique. Cette stratégie dans laquelle l'UNICEF s'inscrit sera basée sur une planification rigoureuse, axée sur l'approche Human Centered Design (HCD), en vue de soutenir tous les efforts liés à la communication et à la mobilisation sociale pour relever les divers défis et rumeurs. How can you make a difference? Sous la supervision Générale de la cheffe SBC, le SBC Specialist Polio est chargé des taches et fonctions suivantes : - Fournir un appui technique aux partenaires dans la conception, la révision d'un plan opérationnel de communication mesurable avec des échéanciers clairs de mise en ?uvre visant à renforcer: (i) la participation accrue de la communauté (ii) la promotion des comportements et le changement social au niveau individuel / ménages et des communautés, avec un accent particulier sur l'adoption de la pratique de la vaccination ; (iii) la mobilisation sociale de la communauté, des organisations de la société civile, les leaders religieux et traditionnels, le système éducatifs, les influenceurs locaux, et des médias. - Développer, organiser et faciliter, le cas échéant, en coopération avec la DPEV, UNICEF, la formation sur les compétences de communication interpersonnelle (CIP), des Acteurs Communautaires, les médias, - Prodiguer des conseils dans la conception, la production et la fourniture d'outils, support et matériel de communication culturellement adaptés au contexte local pour la mobilisation sociale lors des campagnes de communication polio et autresEffectuer des missions avant, pendant et après les campagnes et au cours des activités supplémentaires de promotion de la vaccination contre la poliomyélite, avec un accent particulier sur les groupes mobiles, vulnérables et défavorisées, tels que les populations ayant un accès limité aux médias et les populations éloignées, ainsi que les refus et résistances à la vaccination.Soutenir le plan d'accélération de la vaccination de routineFournir des conseils au DRSP sur la façon de compiler, d'analyser et de documenter au moyen d'une analyse indépendante des données de surveillance, les processus et les résultats des interventions de communication - de procéder à une analyse des risques de la communication, pour une meilleure réorientation des interventions, ainsi que la meilleure façon de compiler et gérer les données (par les bases de données) de sorte que ceci puisse être partagée avec le niveau central et inclut dans le processus du rapportage lors du monitoring indépendant.Elaborer des propositions sur l'utilisation de l'innovation (Ureport, Tablettes préconfigurées etc.), proposer des sondages et exploiter les résultats pour adresser les goulots et/ou questionnements), - Apporter un appui au suivi et évaluation des interventions de communication à tous les niveauxElaborer des HIS à partager pour la documentation des interventions de communicationSoutenir les campagnes de communication pour la promotion de la vaccination contre la polio en s'assurant de renforcer la visibilité des donateursSuperviser et soutenir la planification et la mise en ?uvre du travail des consultants nationaux SBC.Veiller à ce que des informations actualisées et pertinentes soient incluses dans les rapports généraux, y compris les plateformes web communes, les rapports de situation et les autres mécanismes de rapport.Préparer et diffuser les rapports en veillant à l'alignement avec les résultats. - Soutenir les CO dans la documentation des initiatives SBC/leçons apprises. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? Connaissances, compétences et expérience - Diplôme en santé communautaire et épidémiologie, ou diplôme de cycle 3 en gestion des services de santé et/ou en communication pour le changement social et comportemental, en sciences sociales, ou dans un domaine connexe (sociologie, développement communautaire, éducation à la santé, etc.) *Un premier diplôme universitaire dans un domaine pertinent combiné à deux années supplémentaires d'expérience professionnelle peut être accepté en lieu et place d'un diplôme universitaire supérieur. - Un minimum de 5 ans d'expérience professionnelle progressivement responsable dans la planification et la gestion de la communication pour les programmes de développement, avec une expérience pratique dans l'adaptation et l'application des processus de planification de la communication à des programmes spécifiques. - Une expérience substantielle dans les pays en situation d'urgence, avec des antécédents/expériences avérés en matière de communication sur les risques et la polio ainsi que dans les domaines des urgences humanitaires et/ou sanitaires. - Expérience démontrable de la coordination de groupes de travail multipartites en vue d'atteindre des objectifs communs dans des contextes humanitaires, de l'élaboration et de la mise en ?uvre de stratégies d'engagement communautaire. - Expérience de la recherche de consensus et de l'établissement de partenariats. - Bonne compréhension de la gestion de l'information (y compris les flux de données, la protection et l'analyse), ainsi que des méthodes de collecte de données qualitatives et quantitatives. - De solides compétences analytiques et un vif intérêt et une grande motivation pour la coordination interinstitutionnelle. - Une expérience de la facilitation d'approches participatives est hautement souhaitable. - Capacité à travailler en collaboration au sein d'une équipe dans un environnement difficile et très fluide, flexibilité et capacité à faire face à des changements constants. - Une expérience dans le domaine de la communication et la réponse polio dans un contexte d'urgence/humanitaire est un atout. - Maîtrise du français (oral et écrit). For every Child, you demonstrate? Core Values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust & Accountability Core competencies skills: - Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1) - 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) - Drives to achieve impactful results (2) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (2) Functional Competencies: - Analyzing (3) - Deciding and initiating action (2) Applying Technical Expertise (3) 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: 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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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, OPPORTUNITIES At the core of UNICEF's universal mandate is our commitment to protect and uphold the rights enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) for all children ? without discrimination and without leaving any child behind. The rights enshrined in the CRC apply equally to all children in a country, including children who are non-nationals or stateless, refugee and international migrant children. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education, social protection, and protection of a society's most disadvantaged residents ? addressing inequity ? not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential, but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. A dedicated focus on children on the move is critical to meet the SDGs commitment to leave no one behind. UNICEF's Strategic Plan (2022-2025) reflects children on the move across Goal Areas and as an important cross-cutting priority, supporting global commitments such as the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration and Global Compact on Refugees. The Strategic Plan commits UNICEF to a renewed focus on inclusion of children on the move into education, child protection and social protection systems to tackle root causes for forced displacement or unsafe migration, discrimination and exclusion. UNICEF works with UNHCR, IOM and other key stakeholders and networks, such as the UN Migration Network, to prevent and mitigate harmful migration practices, such as child immigration detention or family separation, and ensures migrant and displaced children are heard, involved and empowered to reach their potential. How can you make a difference? PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Policy Specialist reports to the Global Lead (Senior Advisor), Migration and Displacement (post# 11326), outposted to Geneva. Anchored in Program Group, Child Protection, the Migration and Displacement Hub provides technical leadership and strategic support to ensure that UNICEF's policy engagement, programmes and strategic partnerships include and promote the rights and needs of children and adolescents on the move, including coordinating UNICEF's strategic partnerships and institutional advocacy priorities on migration, refugee issues and internal displacement. The Policy Specialist provides policy and technical assistance to develop organisational capacity for policy and intersectoral coherence, provides strategic direction and effective coordination on program-driven and evidence-based advocacy across sectors and regions. The Programme Specialist supports the Global Lead to represent UNICEF externally on migration and displacement issues and strengthens and harnesses effective strategic partnerships within the UN system and relevant interagency fora, and with public and private sector partners. A primary function of the Policy Specialist is to support UNICEF's strategic engagement and policy development on issues related to child-sensitive GCM and GCR implementation, including UNICEF's work with the UN Network on Migration, alternatives to immigration detention and return and reintegration workstreams and the UN Multi-Partner Trust Fund, while supporting capacity building of UNICEF HQ, Regional and Country office colleagues on these thematic areas. On behalf of the Hub, the Policy Specialist also manages and/or supports UNICEF's collaborative partnerships with other UN agencies through the IOM-UNICEF Collaboration Framework and the UNHCR-UNICEF Strategic Collaboration Framework, while coordinating UNICEF's engagement in global governance frameworks on migration and displacement and implementation of related pledges (such as from the Global Refugee Forum). The Hub manages the cross-sectoral PROSPECTS Partnership, designed to deliver nexxus programming to forcibly displaced childen and youth and their host communities. Policy change is a core component of this large programme, spanning 8 countries, 2 regions and over 10 sectoral teams within UNICEF Headquarters. Through PROSPECTS and more broadly, the Policy Specialist will play a critical role in guiding global policy advocacy, coordinating global, regional and country level policy-related engagement, and building capacity for Country, Regional and Headquarters offices to effectively influence policies and practices that help uphold the rights of children on the move. KEY FUNCTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITES AND RELATED DUTIES/TASKS Technical support on program-diven policy advocacy and structured policy dialogues on migration and displacement - Supports the Global Lead and the broader team in analyzing emerging issues, migration and displacement trends and implications for children, and proposes and promotes appropriate responses related to these issues and policy approaches for children on the move. - Advises the Global Lead on migration and displacement to position UNICEF on migration and displacement issues to promote a coherent, rights-based approach to migration and refugee issues across sectors. - Develops policy tools, program guidance and provides technical support on migration and asylum systems across UNICEF's thematic areas and sectors to ensure coherence, integrated programme advocacy, resource mobilization and effective communication for sustainable and scalable results for children in contexts of forced displacement and affected by migration - Coordinates and leads the development of policy tools and standards to support UNICEF's contribution to the PROSPECTS partnership and implementation of the Global Compact on Refugees and Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration, the SG Action Agenda on Internal Displacement; and positions child displacement and mobility within climate policy, action and financing (including the Global Goal on Adaptation and Warsaw International Mechanism on Loss and Damage). - Provides regular analytical briefs and analyses on key trends and developments on migration and displacement and advises the Global Lead on action and/or change of practice and policy. Ensuring risk analysis and risk mitigation is firmly embedded, including as part of efforts to prevent displacement. - Positions children and young people in efforts to drive advocacy for migration and displacement related issues leveraging major global and regional forums and processes, coordinating the development of advocacy, positions and building strategic alliances to influence policy development to facilitate achievement of programme goals at all levels. - Organizes side events and other Geneva-based meetings as needed to maintain political momentum for UNICEF's migration and displacement advocacy priorities and GCM and GCR implementation. - Supports priority countries in the implementation of GCM/GCR-related programmes, inter alia on ending child immigration detention, providing child-sensitive reintegration assistance, increasing access to services (education, MHPSS, social protection) and other priority themes. - Supports UNICEF country and regional offices plan and execute program driven policy change on issues related to migration and displacement. - Strengthens institutional knowledge, understanding, policy and practices in the area of migration and displacement to inform programme goals and strategies. Technical support on strategic partnerships for results for migrant, refugee and internally displaced children - Support the Global Lead to position and represent UNICEF externally on migration and displacement partnerships for results for children in situations of forced displacement, on the move or affected by migration. - Provides technical support and leadership on issue-specific interagency and program partnerships with UN agencies, donors, youth and migrant/refugee organizations, international and national NGOs, with particular support to the PROSPECTS partnership. - Represents UNICEF in intergovernmental and interagency migration and displacement governance structures and coordination fora. - Provides technical support to EMOPS in the implementation of the UNICEF-UNCHR Strategic Collaboration Framework, coordinating PG-wide collaboration and technical inputs. - Coordinates and provides technical guidance on the renewal and operationalization of the UNICEF-IOM Strategic Collaboration Framework, supporting the roll-out of the partnership at regional and country level to keep partnership implementation on track, including liaising with technical focal points across UNICEF, producing guidance documents, and leading the development, organization and facilitation of quarterly joint technical consultation and a Principal Level Strategic Reviews. - Supports UNICEF's representation in the UN Migration Network's Executive Committee and provide technical inputs and coordination across UNICEF-supported work streams and initiatives coordinated by the UN Migration Network and related to the implementation of the Global Migration Compact, including the UN Multi-Country Trust Fund. - Represents UNICEF in the Initiative for Child Rights in the Global Compacts and other Geneva-based interagency fora. This includes participation in periodic strategy calls, and coordinating collaborative policy dialogue and advocacy. - Supports the Global Lead and the broader team with relevant strategic partnerships on internal displacement, climate mobility and forced displacement linked to climate-induced disasters within the UN system and with external partners. Knowledge generation, capacity development, management support and resource mobillisation on migration and displacement - Provides management support and supervision of staff based in the duty station (and remote as relevant), ensuring efficient and effective implementation of the annual work plan. Supports the Global Lead to enable the team to operate effectively, efficiently and in line with UNICEF's values. - Represents the Migration and Displacement Hub in external and duty-station based meetings in Geneva. - Supports the coordination, preparation, and monitoring of the Migration and Displacement Hub's work plan related to policy dialogues, data and evidence generation and strategic partnerships. Supporting the team's corporate planning and reporting processes. - Supports knowledge generation, management, policy and program innovation on issues related to migration and displacement responding to the needs of and harnessing experiences of UNICEF country and regional offices, UNICEF National Committees and partners. - Supports effective information exchange, cross-sectorial and cross-regional learning through user-friendly documentation and dissemination of good practices, lessons learned and data/evidence for program implementation and advocacy. - Strengthen UNICEF's partnerships with data and evidence functions within UNICEF (Innocenti, DAPM, Evaluation Office) and relevant research partners to support high-quality programming for and with children and adolescents on the move. - Support thematic cross-organizational technical networks/communities of practice(s) and promotes capacity strengthening, learning and development through the planning and organization of training events, activities, and other capacity-building initiatives to enhance UNICEF's institutional capacities on migration and displacement. - Supports resource mobilization and route-based/issue-based joint fundraising with sectors, ROs/COs and external partners in accordance with workplan objectives through engagement with private and public donors. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? The following minimum requirements: Education: An advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master's) from an accredited institution is required in Migration/Refugee/Internal Displacement studies or closely related social/development sciences (political science, international development, law, public policy or related fields).? Work Experience: - At least 8 years of relevant work experience at the international level in the provision of technical advice and policy change is required. - In-depth knowledge of migration and displacement policy and legal frameworks and a proven track record of professional experience working on migration and displacement policy issues, including as they relate to children is required. Work experience in a development and a humanitarian setting in a role that cuts across UNICEF programme sectors with country level experience is preferred. Specific technical knowledge required: - Rights-based and results-based approach and programming in UNICEF - UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines - Strong understanding of global trends, developments and international legal frameworks related to migration and forced displacement - Demonstrated experience navigating political sensitivities to engage with goverments on solutions to displacement and migration - Demonstrated experience working across the spectrum from forced displacement to safe, legal and empowering migration in both conflict and climate/disaster contexts - Experience working in partnership with IOM and UNHCR - Experience of negotiating/working with regional and multi-lateral processes Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. The following desirables: Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language. 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. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates from all nationalities, genders, religions, cultures, etc. 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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Mission and objectives UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. We work to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge, having fled violence, persecution, war or disaster at home. Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on multiple continents, and provided vital assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to. We help to save lives and build better futures for millions forced from home. Context The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is an international organization with the mandate to assist persons in need of international protection; asylum seekers; refugees; statelessness; and internally displaced persons. The UNHCR operation in Mozambique has its main office in Maputo, field offices in Nampula and sub-office in Pemba. The working language in the UNHCR offices in Mozambique is English. UNHCR's mandated responsibility for finding solutions to refugee, IDP, and returnee situations has long required stronger cooperation with development partners and the inclusion of persons of concern within development planning and programming instruments, including national development programmes. Due to a variety of factors, the proportion of refugees and internally displaced persons in protracted displacement situations remains high. Moreover, the diminishing number of forcibly displaced people who have access to so-called durable solutions constitutes a worrying trend that has persisted in recent years. The increasing scale of irregular migration, large scale refugee movements, internal displacement and the costs of responding to humanitarian situations have placed forced displacement high on the global agenda. Given the complexity and protractedness of many of today's forced displacement situations, often occurring in fragile contexts, awareness is growing that the humanitarian model of care and maintenance is unsustainable in the longer term and that forced displacement requires a development response to complement humanitarian assistance, address poverty and other development challenges in a sustainable and inclusive manner. . Within the context outlined above, the role of the Associate Development Officer is to support UNHCR's engagement and cooperation with development agencies' medium-term programmes assisting local communities and UNHCR's population of concern and the ability to leverage development partnerships to influence policy dialogue to enact institutional reforms toward improved protection environments, socio-economic inclusion, and self-reliance; taking into account and reducing the vulnerabilities of forcibly displaced persons. As such, the incumbent needs to have practical experience working with and an understanding of the interplay of different aspects of economic growth, governance, fragility and conflict, the main factors that influence the environment for inclusion and resilience for UNHCR's population of concern in Cabo Delgado. Depending on the operating environments in the area of responsibility (AoR), the incumbent might need to have specific expertise in areas such as social protection, governance in fragile contexts, local governance and community development. It is anticipated that development responses to forced displacement will grow in significance in future years due to the greater importance attached to fragility and addressing protracted displacement situations. multi-partner transition strategies for protracted forced displacement situations. Task description Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Head of Field Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Associate Development Officer will: - Support the Development Officer in Maputo in developing a strategic approach towards Development Partnerships in Mozambique, with a focus on the AoR, through identifying, mapping, and providing an overview of relevant development actors and their funding, programmatic, strategic, and policy priorities, and potential leverage as it relates to UNHCR's PoCs and programme; - Support the Development Officer in Maputo with knowledge and experience sharing between UNHCR and development actors and within UNHCR, by documenting and disseminating good practices. - In close coordination with the Development Officer in Maputo and relevant Sub-Office staff, contribute to the development of concept notes and project proposals, taking into consideration existing development strategies and plans. - In close collaboration with the Development Officer in Maputo, support the development and maintenance of a database of all development actors` projects and initiatives targeting IDPs and returnees in Cabo Delgado and Mozambique at large. - Support the development of information and data for development actors to inform their planning, programming and advocacy around resilience and inclusion of persons of concern to UNHCR. - Lead the Sub-Office's engagement with development partners in Cabo Delgado, including UN development agencies (UNDP, UNOPS, FAO, UN-Habitat, etc), with a view to mainstreaming protection concerns and ensuring the inclusion of IDP, returnee and host communities into specific development programmes and initiatives implemented by development actors in Cabo Delgado. - Support fundraising activities vís-a-vís Multilateral Development Banks, private sector, and government donors. - Develop and deliver training and capacity building initiatives on development engagement, with a view to progressively enhancing the capacity of key staff in the Sub-Office to leverage development partnerships to advance UNHCR`s protection and solutions mandate. - Support training activities aimed at the capacity building of partner agency staff to achieve greater coordination, effectiveness, and synergies between humanitarian and development interventions. - Support the Sub Office in planning for resilience and inclusion into development and government plans with a clear shared vision of longer-term protection and solution outcomes for people of concern that considers host communities and leverages the roles, resources, and capacities of development partners, including International Financial Institutions, Multilateral Development Banks, and Bilateral Development donors. - Provide technical support for relationship building with development co-operation agencies and state-building agendas through the different stages of policy and programme identification, preparation, implementation, and review in Cabo Delgado. - Support to develop and foster partnerships and networks with development actors to influence the policy dialogue with governments on institutional arrangements related to sectors, locations, and programme content of consequence to UNHCR and persons of concern. - Support the development of information and data for development actors to inform their planning, programming, and advocacy around resilience for and including UNHCR's persons of concern. - Support the engagement with governments, development partners (both multilateral and bilateral), and the private sector and civil society (as appropriate) to identify opportunities for UNHCR to contribute to the design and implementation of targeting and monitoring systems to address the needs of PoCs and track progress towards agreed outcomes. - Support the Development Officer in Maputo in knowledge and experience sharing between UNHCR and development actors and within UNHCR by documenting and disseminating good practices. - Assist UNHCR's management in Pemba and Maputo in commissioning and/or conducting practical research and analysis to interpret long-term political, economic, and social trends that will enhance opportunities for solutions, resilience, and inclusion for populations of concern to UNHCR and more sustainable approaches to refugee protection. Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities: - Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). - Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. - Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results, and opportunities. - Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. - Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. - Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible. Eligibility criteria Age 27 - 80 Nationality Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment. Requirements Required experience 3 years of experience in a large international development institution in a relevant position, of which at least one (1) year in field operations. Preferably with knowledge of, or experience in, local or area-based economic development, direct engagement in a technical sector such as education, WASH, social protection, health, and energy. Practical experience working with and understanding the different aspects of economic growth, governance, fragility, and conflict. Expertise related to the governance of specific multilateral development banks or bilateral development actors most relevant to the AoR. Area(s) of expertise Community development, Development programmes Driving license - Languages English, Level: Fluent, Required Portuguese, Level: Fluent, Desirable Required education level Bachelor degree or equivalent in Development Economics, Development Studies Socio-economic Development, International Relations ,Political Science, Law or other relevant field. Competencies and values - Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client oriented. - Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. - Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. - Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender. - Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; - Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary. - Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self- reliance, and commitment towards the UN core values. Other information Living conditions and remarks Mozambique has a total population of about 29 million people and Maputo is its capital city. The total area of Mozambique is 799 380 km square from North to South. It is tropical hot and humid. The hottest and wettest months are December to February, when the average daily minimum temperatures are around 22°c and the average daily highs of 30°c. The rain season is between October and April. Winters (June to August) are mild with the average daily temperature ranging from 13°c to 24°c. Nampula is a C, Family duty-station where the security level is considered low (2). Traffic accidents are common in Mozambique due to the poor condition of the roads and poor driving and vehicle standards. Overland travel on public transport can be hazardous due to poor vehicle and road conditions and is not recommended. The metical is the local currency and exchange rate stands at USD 1 equivalent to about 63.88 meticais (MZN) as per January 2023. Other than meticais, US dollars and South African rand are the main exchange currencies. Major international credit cards (VISA, MasterCard, and Amex) are accepted (hotels, restaurants, and some shops) in all major towns. The public healthcare system in Mozambique is basic and limited. Private clinics can be found in Maputo and larger cities in Mozambique. Mozambique lies in a malaria zone, so the necessary precautions should be taken: Avoiding mosquito bites by using nets, candles and sprays is recommended. Vaccinations for diphtheria, hepatitis A, tetanus and typhoid are recommended. Tap water in Mozambique is not safe to drink, so bottled or boiled water should be used instead. Communication and transport services are available at various costs. The security situation in area north, Nampula and Niassa provinces are relatively calm. The biggest concern is criminality in the main urban centres of Nampula, Nacala, and Niassa where there are many medium and high-income individuals and business activities. In Nampula, basic health facilities and food shops/restaurant are available. Accommodation can be found through house renting from the private sector. Inclusivity statement United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person's race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 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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, protection. The Country Programme of Cooperation between the Government of Mozambique and UNICEF (CPD) for 2022-2026 aims to support Mozambique to accelerate efforts towards achieving the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and meeting its commitment to respect, protect and fulfil the rights of children, in line with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action. It derives from the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF), 2022?2026 and aligns with the Government Five-Year Plan 2020?2024, the National Development Strategy 2015?2035 and relevant sector policies and programmes. For more information about UNICEF Mozambique's work please follow this link You can also access and explore all new UNICEF vacancies via the UNICEF Mozambique website link herein. How can you make a difference? The Child Protection Specialist AoR Coordinator (level 3) will be based in Pemba, Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique and will report to the Emergency Specialist for general guidance and direction and the Child Protection Manager for technical assistance. Under the overall direction and guidance of the Emergency Specialist with the technical support of the Child Protection Manager, the Child Protection AoR Coordinator will provide leadership and representation of the AoR at the national and sub-national levels. They will facilitate the processes that will ensure a well-coordinated, strategic, adequate, coherent, and effective response by participants in the AoR that is accountable to those who are affected by the emergency. In their effort to provide an efficient and effective response to the humanitarian crisis, the Child Protection AoR Coordinator is responsible for building relationships with stakeholders, for securing the overall coordination of sectoral responses and for ensuring inter-sectoral collaboration at the sub-national level and for ensuring adequate coordination with the national level. Summary of key functions/accountabilities - Coordination, representation and leadership - Needs assessment and analysis - Strategic response planning - Resource mobilization and advocacy - Implementation and monitoring - Accountability to affected populations - Strengthen national and local capacity For more information, the detailed job description is available via this link TA CP AoR Coordinator (Sub-natl) P3.pdf To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? The following minimum requirements: Education: An advanced university degree (equivalent to a Master's) in one of the following fields is required: international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law, or another relevant social science field. Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in child protection and social development planning & management is required. Experience in child protection programme management related areas in another UN system agency or organization is considered an asset. Experience in humanitarian contexts is required. Experience in development contexts is an added advantage. Language Requirements: Fluency in English and one of the following languages is required: Portuguese, Spanish or Italian. The following desirables: Experience in working in the humanitarian coordination system is desirable. Experience in effective management of human resources/teams in high stress/risk environments is an advantage. 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. For this position, eligible and suitable male and 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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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, social change Social and Behavior Change in UNICEF is a cross-cutting programme strategy that addresses the cognitive, social and structural determinants of social change in both development and humanitarian contexts. SBC uses the latest in social and behavioral sciences to understand people, their beliefs, values, and the socio-cultural norms that shape their lives, with the aim of engaging them and increasing their influence in the design of solutions for sustainable behavior and social change. SBC is at the core of UNICEF's mandate, with corporate results across sectors revolving around social and behavioral practices like immunization, breastfeeding, hygiene, and positive discipline. UNICEF SBC employs a mix of approaches including community engagement, strategic communication, applied behavioral science, service delivery improvement, systems strengthening and policy advocacy, and social mobilization to advance child rights, survival, development, protection and participation. How can you make a difference? Under the general guidance of the Senior Adviser, SBC and in close coordination with sectoral and cross-sectoral sections and Offices, responsible for the design, management, execution, monitoring and evaluation of global digital engagement strategies and approaches to advance Social and Behavior Change (SBC), with an emphasis on scaling innovations that foster government ownership, sustainability, and open-source development. In addition, the incumbent will serve as Internet of Good Things (IoGT) global lead. The incumbent will also support UNICEF regional and country offices and partners in applying the latest evidence-backed approaches in leveraging the digital space to advance the social and behaviour change programming by identifying and addressing the social determinants influencing specific issues and behaviours, tracking key trends through social and community listening and empowering digital communities in change processes. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - Generate & Use Evidence: Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC digital programs (including IoGT) and outcomes, in both development and emergency contexts and to build the evidence base for SBC. - Design, plan and implement: Design, plan and implement digital engagement SBC initiatives that are backed by social and behavioural evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in both development and humanitarian contexts. - Advocate & Build Partnerships: Support the conceptualisation and operationalization of the SBC digital engagement portfolio, including the Internet of Good Things platform, by advocating for SBC, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and partnership building. - Build Capacities Promote continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up in digital engagement for SBC for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners. Generate and utilize research, data, and evidence to inform the design, measurement, and monitoring of SBC digital programs (including IoGT) and outcomes, in both development and emergency contexts and to build the evidence base for SBC. - Provide expert advice to UNICEF senior managers, decision makers and planners of government donor organizations, civil society groups, private sector and other partners on SBC digital engagement interventions in line with global standards and UNICEF's organizational priorities and approaches. - Participate in programme planning and reviews to determine/discuss the behavioral and social drivers to be addressed and ensure successful and sustainable delivery of programme results. Provide technical advice to inform digital engagement strategies and plans of action for SBC. - Guide SBC teams in bringing insights from latest developments and best practices in digital community engagement to improve SBC program outcomes related global priorities such as immunization, climate, online protection, mental health, adolescent girls, among others. - Provide technical support to regional and country offices, when agreed, in formulating, implementing and evaluating quality and appropriate digital engagement SBC initiatives, including through the Internet of Good Things platform, for both development and humanitarian contexts by facilitating efficient programme delivery, guiding on quality of content and supporting appropriate research and implementation. Design, plan and implement SBC digital engagement initiatives that are backed by social and behavioural evidence and strong engagement and participation mechanisms in both development and humanitarian contexts. - Promote and advocate for application of evidence, insights, innovations and new technologies from the latest developments in digital engagement to inform SBC strategies and activities. - Provide technical advice and leadership in development, implementation and monitoring of SBC digital engagement strategies in line with global standards and UNICEF priorities and approaches, including to maximise UNICEF-managed platforms like IoGT. - Advise on technical quality, consistency and relevance of SBC digital engagement activities and platforms for engagement, ensuring quality and integration of the latest evidence and science-backed approaches. - Identify, vet and recruit UNVs, consultants, vendors and other technical expertise to support delivery of SBC digital engagement activities, including for IoGT. Manage and oversee their activities and deliverables. Support the conceptualisation and operationalization of the SBC digital engagement portfolio, including Internet of Good Things, by advocating for digital engagement, mobilizing resources, coordinating across stakeholders, sectors and teams, and partnership building. - Establish and maintain regional/global partnerships and resource mobilization opportunities to support SBC digital engagement, including building Business for Results partnerships. Support UNICEF offices in prospecting and managing regional and national level partnerships for digital engagement. - Mobilize financial resources for SBC digital engagement, including on IoGT at the global and regional level and support UNICEF offices in national level resource mobilization. - Represent UNICEF interests among regional stakeholders and partners for the implementation of SBC digital engagement interventions in humanitarian. Provide technical advice to UNICEF offices for coordination among stakeholders and partners at the national level. Promote continuous learning, strengthening, and scaling up in SBC digital engagement for both development and humanitarian contexts through capacity building for UNICEF staff and partners. - Lead and plan SBC digital engagement capacity assessment and support offices in conducting capacity assessments. - Develop and/or apply tools, guidelines and training materials to build global SBC digital engagement capacity among CO staff, implementing partners and other relevant government and non-government partners. - Develop cross-regional SBC digital engagement capacity development initiatives, including new approaches such as social and community listening, digital behavioural analysis, behavioural insights, human centered design, digital engagement, and social accountability mechanisms. - Provide technical assistance to systems strengthening initiatives that has a digital engagement, social and community listening component in both development and humanitarian contexts. The following minimum requirements: - An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in digital communication, digital marketing, social and behavioral sciences, including sociology, anthropology, communication for development, psychology and/or related field is required. - A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant progressively responsible professional experience at the national and international levels in developing, implementing, evaluating, and managing digital engagement for social and behavioral change strategies and content is required. - Proven ability to manage digital engagement platforms and programmes, social and community listening approaches, social research, and tracking, measurement and evaluation of social change is desirable. - Demonstrated experience in the execution of complex multi-regional, multi-country initiatives. - At least four years programme experience in with a multilateral development agency are required. - Proven ability to work with internal and external stakeholders at multiple levels, including providing technical support and capacity building and establishing/managing external partnerships. - 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. 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Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. UNDP seeks applicants under the following sub-profile areas of expertise and should refer to the additional qualifications noted below: For applicants applying for Area Based Management: - Advanced university degree in Social sciences, International affairs, or development –related Fields. - Experience in programme management, coordination, or related areas; field experience in crisis and/or post-conflict settings highly desirable; - Experience in the field of area-based development approaches with a focus on recovery and reintegration in crisis and complex contexts, including experience at the international level; - Experience in partnership building and/or inter-agency coordination in post-conflict and/or post-natural disaster settings in particular at the field level and working with donors and NGOs; - Proven ability to interact at the highest governmental and inter-agency levels - Familiarity with UN common procedures and tools, especially regarding needs assessments, pooled funds, and joint programming; - Experience in project design, implementation, and evaluation. For applicants applying for Cash Based Livelihoods: - Advanced university degree in social sciences, development, political sciences, management, or other relevant science. - Experience in programme development and management in challenging environments. - Experience in humanitarian and development environment. - Experience in cash-based programming and Community Infrastructure Rehabilitation. - Experience in procurement and project design, execution, and financing with UNDP and IFIs will be considered as an asset. For applicants applying for Community Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Debris Management / Recovery Advisor: - Advanced university degree in engineering (civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, and industrial engineering). - Experience in programme development and management in challenging environments. - Experience in humanitarian and development environments. - Experience in post-disaster context. - Experience in procurement, project design, execution, and financing with UNDP and IFIs will be considered as an asset. For applicants applying for Employment Generation and Livelihoods Specialist: - Advanced university degree in social sciences, development, political sciences, management, or other relevant science. - Experience in programme development and management in challenging environments; - Experience in humanitarian and development environments; - Experience in post-disaster/conflict context; - Experience in procurement, project design, execution, and financing with UNDP and IFIs will be considered as an asset. For applicants applying for Enterprise Recovery: - Advanced university degree in international development, sustainable livelihoods, public policy, or other relevant social sciences. Areas of specialization could include economic development, environmental planning, land use and comprehensive planning. - Experience in the field of sustainable livelihoods approaches with a focus on recovery and reintegration in crisis and complex contexts, including experience at the international level. - Relevant professional experience, including international experience, in rural development, policy analysis, and project management. The successful candidate will have experience in a range of issues/themes – rural/urban linkages, provision of socio-economic services through a system of settlements, sector analysis, project/programme planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation - Facilitation and training skills highly desirable - Experience in project design, implementations, and evaluation For applicants applying for Mine Action: - Advanced university degree in public administration, engineering, sociology, or any other relevant discipline. - Experience in one or more fields of mine action. For applicants applying for Women's Economic Empowerment: - Advanced university degree relevant to the thematic area (specifically areas such as economics, business development, gender studies, socioeconomic development, agriculture, rural /urban development, civil engineering hydraulic engineering, industrial engineering, social sciences, development, political sciences, management, or other relevant science). - Experience in gender responsive programme development and challenging environments. - Extensive technical knowledge relevant to the thematic area. - Region specific experience. - Theoretical and practical experience in drafting, implementing, monitoring and evaluating public policy strategies or concepts relevant to the selected thematic area. - Proven and recent experience with technical assistance for project development, implementation, management and/or evaluation. - Excellent drafting and formulation skills; proven record of drafting official reports or papers/studies in the selected area. - Experience working as a public official in the selected area or working/collaborating with the government is a plus. - UN experience an asset. - Experience with training and facilitation is an asset. - Excellent knowledge of development issues and internationally agreed development goals. - Good knowledge of social networks and mobile technologies. - Excellent oral and written skills to develop knowledge products in these areas. - Knowledge of UNDP's approach to ICT for Development and e-governance. - Good knowledge of the socio-economic and political situation of the countries in the region. WHAT IS LIVELIHOODS AND AREA-BASED DEVELOPMENT? Area Based Management A major role of the Crisis Bureau (CB) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to support Country Offices (COs) in the formulation and implementation of programmes and projects in an immediate crisis and recovery context. At the same time, CB supports the Resident Coordinators in leading early recovery efforts at the country level on behalf of the UN system. CB's work is organized around four key areas: Conflict Prevention and Recovery, Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery, Early Recovery, and Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women in Crisis Prevention and Recovery. The specific fields of responsibility will be: (a) to lead the design and elaboration of recovery and development programmes and support their implementation; (b) to support the processes of planning and development of strategies; (c) to maintain and develop partners relationships, in particular related to national counterpart, donors and UN agencies, to encourage collaboration with the key actors engaged in recovery processes especially local level recovery efforts targeting specified geographic areas; (e) support resource mobilization efforts for area –based programmes. The incumbent will support the Country Office in strategic programming and planning and ensuring implementation of interventions. Cash Based Livelihoods UNDP works with communities and societies affected by disaster and conflicts to achieve early and long-term economic recovery and livelihoods recovery of the people. Livelihoods and economic recovery programmes are linked to the process of promoting sustainable and inclusive growth, working with institutions and communities to recover, be resilient and sustainable. By doing so, we help societies and countries in their rapid return to sustainable development by tackling the social, economic, and environmental drivers of vulnerability. Post-disaster/post-conflict UNDP is supporting the government to design and implement recovery projects which ensures to link the immediate humanitarian efforts with longer term sustainable development to ensure the humanitarian-development-peace nexus is achieved. Within UNDP's Recovery approach, emergency employment and immediate livelihoods recovery projects aim to provide immediate jobs and livelihoods for the affected population as well as the wider local economy. To maximize immediate employment opportunities a series of cash-based interventions for income relief are being designed by UNDP to stabilize and improve the livelihoods of the affected population as well as the wider local economy. Government leadership in this will ensure the harmonization among different Cash based interventions for different purposes. Community Infrastructure Rehabilitation In the aftermath of natural disasters UNDP is engaged in community infrastructure rehabilitation to support reconstruction efforts at the local level. Community Infrastructure and Community-Based Assets (physical and institutional) are critical for enabling a local population to thrive – economically, socially, and culturally. Human development is inextricably linked with the performance of these community-based systems and structures. The goal of UNDP's intervention in this is to assist a community to be fully engaged in leading its own recovery, enable local residents harness their own potential, expand their choices, learn new skills, and prioritize their needs and access opportunities. In this context, UNDP is planning to develop infrastructure rehabilitation programme(s) to rebuild key local structures that perform basic functions and services which will be central to the survival and healthy functioning of the community and to its economic sustainability. Debris Management / Recovery Advisor Post-disaster/post-conflict UNDP is supporting the government to develop and implement a National Debris Management Strategy. Within this framework, UNDP plans to design and implement jointly with the government a Debris Management Programme that will comprise one or several integrated projects. The integrated approach to debris management covers all dimensions of debris management, including rubble removal, re-use, recycle and processing, as well as the potential contributions to the reactivation of the local economy through support to micro enterprises and support to affected communities. The Recovery Advisor for Debris Management will lead the assessment of the debris situation at hand. Based on this s(he) will design a National Debris Management Strategy in close cooperation with government stakeholders. The development of the strategy will comprise strategic planning, resource mobilization and the provision of technical assistance as well as the start-up of programme/activities. The Advisor will work under the overall guidance of the UNDP Resident Representative or Country Director and direct supervision of Deputy Resident Representative/Deputy Country Director, Programme and the relevant programme units. Employment Generation Post-disaster/post-conflict UNDP is supporting the government to design and implement large scale job creation schemes to enhance the social contract between the Government and its citizens while utilizing the capacity of the affected population as an active force for building a better future. To maximize temporary employment opportunities labor-intensive public works schemes or community projects are being created by UNDP to improve the livelihoods of the affected population as well as the wider local economy. Government leadership in this will ensure the harmonization among different Cash-for-Work or labor-intensive infrastructure rehabilitation schemes. In this UNDP will help to manage the critical transition from emergency employment into longer term prospects, including the national or local labor markets, national employment schemes or conditional cash transfers. The Recovery Advisor for Employment Generation will be responsible for the design and development of temporary employment opportunities through labor-intensive public works schemes or community projects. The development of these initiatives will comprise strategic planning, resource mobilization and the provision of technical assistance as well as the start-up of programme/activities. Such initiatives must be designed with a short-medium-long term vision keeping the recovery process as ultimate goal. The Advisor will work under the overall guidance of the UNDP Resident Representative or Country Director and direct supervision of Deputy Resident Representative/Country Director, Programme and the relevant programme unit. Enterprise Recovery Post-disaster/post-conflict UNDP is supporting the government to design enterprise recovery schemes including enterprise recovery grants for micro/small businesses in the crisis affected areas to boost the wider local economy and help improve the livelihoods of the affected population. Under the overall goal of assuring a quick employment recovery cash grants to local micro enterprises and small businesses will enable local entrepreneurs to replenish their assets that have been lost or damaged due to the disaster or conflict. By targeting enterprise recovery on a larger scale through the injection of financing UNDP will help to put small enterprises back on their feet. This will allow for the critical transition from emergency employment to longer term prospects, including the national or local labor markets, national employment schemes or conditional cash transfers. The Recovery Advisor for Enterprise Recovery will be responsible for the design and development enterprise recovery initiatives which will comprise strategic planning, resource mobilization and the provision of technical assistance as well as the start-up of programme/activities. The Advisor will work under the overall guidance of the UNDP Resident Representative or Country Director and direct supervision of Deputy Resident Representative/Country Director, Programme and the relevant programme units. Livelihoods Specialist A major role of the Crisis Bureau (CB) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to support Country Offices (COs) in the formulation and implementation of programmes and projects in an immediate crisis and recovery context. At the same time, CB supports the Resident Coordinators in leading early recovery efforts at the country level on behalf of the UN system. CB's work is organized around four key areas: Conflict Prevention and Recovery, Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery, Early Recovery, and Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women in Crisis Prevention and Recovery. Mine Action A major role of the Crisis Bureau (CB) of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is to support Country Offices (COs) in the formulation and implementation of programmes and projects in an immediate crisis and recovery context. At the same time, CB supports the Resident Coordinators in leading early recovery efforts at the country level on behalf of the UN system. CB's work is organized around four key areas: Conflict Prevention and Recovery, Disaster Risk Reduction and Recovery, Early Recovery, and Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women in Crisis Prevention and Recovery. The Mine Action Consultant is assigned to support the management, coordination and development of mine action related projects and programmes, being undertaken or supported by UNDP at the country, regional and/or global level. The consultant's primary responsibilities relate to supporting country programmes to maintain high operational standards and to provide technical, strategic, and operations assistance. The consultant may also be responsible for supporting the development of global and/or regional programmes and projects designed to support country offices or otherwise further the development of mine action programming through advocacy and capacity building. Women's Economic Empowerment UNDP helps countries prevent armed conflict, alleviate the risk and effects of disasters from natural hazards and build back better and stronger when crises happen. Building resilience to conflicts and disasters is at the very heart of UNDP's work. When a crisis strikes, UNDP ensures that while the humanitarian response focuses on the immediate lifesaving needs of a population, those responsible also work towards longer-term development objectives. Created in 2001 by UNDP's Executive Board, the Crisis Bureau (CB) works around the world to restore the quality of life for men, women and children who have been devastated by natural disaster or violent conflict. Operating through some 100 Country Offices (COs), the Bureau provides a bridge between the humanitarian agencies that handle immediate relief needs and the long- term development phase following recovery. Carving stability out of chaos, CB continues to seek new ways of preventing conflicts and of doing business - faster, earlier and in riskier situations. When operating in countries in development and crisis situations, UNDP country offices are almost always faced with the challenge of finding adequate human resources with the required technical expertise in the short timeframe that crisis related situations often demand. CB is at the forefront of receiving regular requests from COs asking for the quick deployment of personnel or identification of consultants with specific expertise for durations ranging anywhere from a few days to a few months. · Women's Economic Empowerment programming including gender responsive livelihood and economic recovery assessments, supporting the design of women's economic recovery programmes in an environmentally sustainable manner, women's access to market assessments, value chain assessment, support to gender responsive early recovery planning and monitoring and evaluation of recovery work, building capacity of national women's machinery and women's organization; · Assessment of gender responsive Economic Recovery and Livelihoods interventions including assessment of all ongoing Economic Recovery and Livelihoods related interventions in the country, highlighting gender equality gaps, that need to be addressed and actionable recommendations; · Women's Emergency Employment including assessment of the recovery needs, capacities, available resources and market conditions, assessment of impact of the crisis on the employment, safety and social protection, income, assets of affected women/enterprises, analysis of the market conditions and potential impact specific to cash for work and development of emergency employment initiatives with participation of at least 40% women; · Women and Natural Resource Management including awareness around linkages between conflict and natural resources and its specific impact on women; support to women on sustainable use of natural resources as an important basis for opportunities for economically sustainable income generation; enhancing awareness on use of the legal protections available to women, especially for land and tenure over productive natural resources; and capacity-building for increasing employment in natural resource sectors through improved access to the technological, informational and financial resources necessary to transform natural resources into marketable assets. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK 1. Area Based Management: Under the direct guidance of the relevant Country Office personnel, and in collaboration with the relevant technical team of the CB, the consultant will: - Provide direct technical and strategic support to UNDP Country Offices on area-based development planning and programming. - Build partnerships and support country level networks, within and beyond the UN, on area-based development and recovery issues. - Support UNDP Country Offices in developing area-based recovery programmes. - Provide guidance to post crisis countries on the development of inter-agency coordination platforms for implementing area-based recovery initiatives. - Promote a common understanding, within the UN Country Team, affected governments and other stakeholders operating in the affected country of sustainable area-based development approaches to recovery from crises. - Promote the application of programming tools for UNDP personnel on area-based development approaches in recovery Situations, with emphasis on the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (HDP Nexus). - Train UNDP personnel in the application of these tools where appropriate. - Provide substantive area-based input for UNDP transformational contributions to strategic planning and appealing documents at the country level. - Support the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues into the design and implemented interagency programmes, including the UNDP components of these programmes. - Work with the gender advisor at the country level or at the CB level if one is not available at the country level to ensure that area-based recovery programmes are gender transformative. - Devise a monitoring and evaluation framework for all area –based recovery programmes designed at the country level with specific and measurable indicators. Ensure that these programmes are monitored, reviewed, and evaluated according to these procedures. - Following a crisis provide rapid support to UNDP COs to assess needs and rapidly develop programming responses for most affected geographic areas. - Train UNDP country office personnel on the application Recovery Programming tools developed according to area-based recovery principles. - Build partnerships and country level networks, within and beyond the UN, on area-based development and recovery issues. - Actively lead and participate in existing working-level groups or clusters developed at the country level on livelihoods and recovery issues. - Ensure that knowledge is retrieved from UNDP area-based development and recovery programmes, through periodic reporting, meetings, analysis of documents produced, lessons learned exercises, and other means. 2. Cash Based Livelihoods - Provide direct technical and strategic support to UNDP Country Offices on area-based development planning and programming. - Build partnerships and support country level networks, within and beyond the UN, on area-based development and recovery issues. - Support UNDP Country Offices in developing area-based recovery programmes. - Provide guidance to post crisis countries on the development of inter-agency coordination platforms for implementing area-based recovery initiatives. - Promote a common understanding, within the UN Country Team, affected governments and other stakeholders operating in the affected country of sustainable area-based development approaches to recovery from crises. - Promote the application of programming tools for UNDP personnel on area-based development approaches in recovery Situations, with emphasis on the Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (HDP Nexus). - Train UNDP personnel in the application of these tools where appropriate. - Provide substantive area-based input for UNDP transformational contributions to strategic planning and appealing documents at the country level. - Support the mainstreaming of cross-cutting issues into the design and implemented interagency programmes, including the UNDP components of these programmes. - Work with the gender advisor at the country level or at the CB level if one is not available at the country level to ensure that area-based recovery programmes are gender transformative. - Devise a monitoring and evaluation framework for all area –based recovery programmes designed at the country level with specific and measurable indicators. Ensure that these programmes are monitored, reviewed, and evaluated according to these procedures. - Following the crisis, provide rapid support to UNDP COs to assess needs and rapidly develop programming responses for most affected geographic areas. - Train UNDP country office personnel on the application Recovery Programming tools developed according to area-based recovery principles. - Build partnerships and country level networks, within and beyond the UN, on area-based development and recovery issues. - Actively lead and participate in existing working-level groups or clusters developed at the country level on livelihoods and recovery issues. - Ensure that knowledge is retrieved from UNDP area-based development and recovery programmes, through periodic reporting, meetings, analysis of documents produced, lessons learned exercises, and other means. - Assess the most suitable cash-based intervention modality and design the cash-based programming within UNDP's Recovery response - Ensure programme quality and results to promote quality cash transfer programmes in different contexts with effective participation mechanism of the community for targeting and implementation, - Ensure greater technical expertise on Cash Transfer Programming. q Develop the suitable cash transfer modality to effectively support UNDP's recovery response to target the quick revival of the local economy, enhancing stability and recovery in a post crisis situation. - Conduct the preparedness and contingency planning for cash-based programming - Liase with the Livelihoods and Recovery team on the assessment and the impact of the crisis/disaster on the employment, income, assets of affected population/enterprises considering, when possible, a rapid update (survey) of labor market, household surveys and other secondary information that may contribute to the establishment of a baseline. - Assess and complete a CBI feasibility and risk assessment - Assess implementing partners capacity for this partnership on cash-based programming ▪Complete the situational analysis which includes other agencies response, feasibility and risk assessment, market analysis and gender maps. - Enable NGO's, UN partners, governments, cash working groups, cluster/sectors to use cash and market analysis in order to ensure that all aspects of recovery programming prevent a negative impact on livelihoods, jobs and businesses upon which people's long-term security depends. - Enhance UN agencies, NGO's and governments understanding of how cash and market analysis can be used to address the different needs of women, girls, boys, and men of all ages, and enable design of Cash Transfer Programme that is informed by need and market systems assessment and analysis. - Analyze the market conditions and impact specific to CFW. - Analyze the specific situation of women with regard to employment, income, land ownership and access to financial services. - Assess all currently available payment modalities and the most efficient and effective alternative recommended within a reasonable timeframe. - Within UNDP's strategy develop the cash-based programme to target the quick revival of the local economy, enhancing stability and recovery in a post crisis situation - Finalize risk and mitigation measures and cost benefits for cash transfer programmes - Assess and finalize the modes of operation through the selection and targeting mechanisms of vulnerable and asset poor groups, including women, female headed households, unemployed youth, ex-combatants, Internally Displace Persons (IDPs), migrants and refugees, depending on the specific conditions. - Develop secure, transparent, and reliable payment modalities, based on appropriate MIS - Secure agreement on the selection of the Cash Payment agent and payment instrument, undertaking appropriate risks analysis - Enable humanitarian and development actors to make strategic planning, programme development and project implementation that take into consideration cash transfer programming and advice on different forms of cash transfer modalities that might be adopted in response to the specific humanitarian context and based on results from market assessment and analysis. - Design an exit strategy - Ensure that women's groups are both partners and beneficiaries. - Coordination - Technical assistance to the different clusters/sectors in analyzing the potential needs, benefits, and merits of using cash transfer modalities in their current programmes/activities; to identify gaps and challenges; and use this information in collaboration with partners to develop strategies for addressing CTP gaps in each cluster/working group/sector. - Provide advice on how to strengthen cash and market coordination in discussions with Cash Working Groups and/or Humanitarian Country Team, and in engagement with national governments on specific interventions, if required. - Support the establishment/strengthening and sustainability of existing cash and market coordination mechanisms at the national, regional, and local levels. - Build strategic alliances with other key actors internally and externally to advocate for cash transfer programming and ensure continuity of advocacy efforts, as and when required. - Devise a monitoring and evaluation plan within the overall programme - Work with stakeholders to ensure local / national ownership of the programme and the livelihood initiatives, while providing for accountability and tracking of expenditures - Work with the national and local authorities as well as NGOs to develop their capacity and support national ownership of the reconstruction process. - Support community empowerment and participation in the process. - Support the participation and empowerment of women and women's groups. - Provide inputs for the UNDP recovery and livelihoods strategy and ensure cohesion with the general recovery initiatives. - When possible, community bodies and other key stakeholders should be engaged during the whole project cycle providing for accountability and tracking of expenditures - Support the start-up of programme/project activities - Assist in identifying relevant sources of expertise for project/activity implementation. - Draft TORs for key project positions. - Coordination and implement the start-up of the recruitment and deployment of experts to support project implementation. - Design the project´;s implementation structure - Determine the critical evaluation / review phases and issues - Design conceptual framework for the project´;s management information system (MIS) 3. Community Infrastructure Rehabilitation - Conduct an assessment in the area of the community social and economic infrastructure rehabilitation. - Assess the scope of infrastructural damage and the number of community assets to be repaired. - Analyze the state of community infrastructure and as such of public buildings (bridges etc.), sanitation & water supply, education & health as well as energy facilities. - Determine the national and local capacities (public and from SCOs) to respond emergency recovery - Review existing capacities (physical, human, technical and other inputs) for rebuilding and repair, operation, and maintenance. - Establish the priorities to be set forward in the program strategy. - Develop a programme strategy for community infrastructure rehabilitation as part of a wider post-disaster recovery framework. - Present the preliminary Programme Strategy at a Validation and Consensus building workshop to ensure participation and ownership from different stakeholders and beneficiaries. - Identify alternative sources of funding for resource mobilization. - Analyze alternative sources of funding. - Determine conditions for access to different sources of financing. - Design a results framework including a monitoring and evaluation plan. - Design a results framework that comprises the: a) repair, reconstruction, operation and maintenance of infrastructural community assets and services; b) creation of temporary employment schemes as transition to the economic recovery phase; c) capacity building initiatives to strengthen the communities' abilities to help themselves; and d) design of an effective management structure for the programme/projects. - Design a budget / program for the project execution. - Develop an adequate monitoring and evaluation plan that allows periodic monitoring of the projects' results, performance, achievements, risks, and challenges. - Design mitigation measures to overcome identified disaster, environmental, conflict, gender and poverty risks and devise strategies to overcome challenges presented in the execution of the project. - Develop one or several project document(s) as stand-alone projects or as the component of a wider recovery programme. - Work with local and national stakeholders to ensure national ownership of the projects and the livelihood initiatives, while providing for accountability and tracking of expenditures. - Work with national and local authorities as well as NGOs to develop their capacity and support national / local ownership of the reconstruction process and its future sustainability; - Support community empowerment and participation in the process; - Engage community bodies and other key stakeholders during the whole project cycle, providing accountability and tracking expenditures. - Provide inputs for the UNDP Recovery and Livelihoods strategy and ensure cohesion between community rehabilitation activities and general recovery initiatives. - Support the start-up of programme/project activities. - Assist in identifying relevant sources of expertise for project/activity implementation; - Draft TOR for key project positions; - Coordinate and implement the start-up of recruitment and deployment of experts to support project implementation - Design the project´;s implementation structure; - Determine the critical evaluation / review phases and issues; - Design conceptual framework for the project´;s management information system (MIS). 4. Debris Management / Recovery Advisor - Conduct an assessment of the recovery needs in the area of debris management and recycling: - Assess the scope of infrastructural damage, the mapping of the area and the volume of rubble to be removed; - Analyze the state of public infrastructure, including landfills and dumping sites and the accessibility to them by different kind of vehicles and machinery; - Prepare a rapid technical assessment of buildings and housing using local technical capacities, when possible and available; - Review existing capacities for removal, sorting and recycling in the country and region - Establish priorities for the areas of debris removal, disposal, and recycling, in conjunction with other actors in the post disaster cluster; - Identify any institutional capacities, policy and legislation that may affect the rubble removal process (including different status for disposal of debris). - Develop a programme strategy for recovery & debris management as part of a wider recovery framework including the promotion of longer-term livelihoods initiatives: - Consider the possibility of recycling debris as an input for construction for: roadbeds, housing, landfills, embankments, etc. - Select appropriate technology for debris removal and recycling, creating skills in the CfW programmes that can lead to sustainable jobs, SMEs, and performance criteria, during the economic recovery phase; - Present the preliminary Programme Strategy at a Validation and Consensus building workshop to ensure participation and ownership from different stakeholders and beneficiaries. - Identify alternative sources of funding for resource mobilization: - Analyze alternative sources of funding; - Determine conditions for access to different sources of financing; - Pre-selection of convenient sources of financing. - Design a results framework including a monitoring and evaluation plan: - Design a results framework that comprises the a) safe removal, disposal and re-use of debris, b) Creation of temporary employment schemes as transition to the economic revitalization; c) strengthening of institutional capacities in the country in the area of debris management; and d) design of an effective management structure for the programme/projects; - Develop an adequate monitoring and evaluation plan that allows periodic monitoring of the projects' results, performance, achievements, risks, and challenges; - Design mitigation measures to overcome identified disaster, environmental, conflict, gender and poverty risks and devise strategies to overcome challenges presented in the execution of the project. - Develop one or several project document(s), either for debris management, removal, and recycling, as a stand-alone project or as the component of a wider recovery programme. - Work with stakeholders to ensure local / national ownership of the project and the livelihood initiatives, while providing for accountability and tracking of expenditures: - Work with the national and local authorities as well as NGOs to develop their capacity and support for national ownership of the reconstruction process in a sustainable manner, addressing disaster and environmental risks; - Support community empowerment and participation in the process; - Engage community bodies and other key stakeholders during the whole project cycle providing accountability and tracking expenditures. - Provide inputs for the UNDP Recovery and Livelihoods strategy and ensure cohesion between debris management activities and general recovery initiatives. - Support the start-up of programme/project activities: - Assist in identifying relevant sources of expertise for project/activity implementation; - Draft TOR for key project positions; - Coordinate and implement the start-up of recruitment and deployment of experts to support project implementation; - Design the project´;s implementation structure; - Determine the critical evaluation / review phases and issues; - Design conceptual framework for the project´;s management information system (MIS). 5. Employment Generation - Conduct an assessment of the recovery needs, capacities, available resources, and market conditions: - Assess the impact of the crisis/disaster on the employment, income, assets of affected population/enterprises considering, when possible, a rapid update (survey) of labor market, household surveys and other secondary information that may contribute to the establishment of a baseline for the Emergency Employment Creation (EEC) initiatives. - Review how the Government was affected and what the current implementation capacities of Government, related to the stabilization and recovery, are both at central and local levels. - Analyze the market conditions and potential impact specific to CFW. - Assess all currently available payment modalities and the most efficient and effective alternative recommended within a reasonable timeframe. - Develop a programme strategy for market reactivation as part of a wider recovery framework to target the quick revival of the local economy, enhancing stability and recovery in a post crisis situation: - Contemplate transparent selection and targeting mechanisms of vulnerable and asset poor groups, including women, female headed households, unemployed youth, ex-combatants, Internally Displace Persons (IDPs), depending on the specific conditions; - Promote training, skills, security, and equity; - Suggest secure, transparent, and reliable payment modalities, based on past experiences and appropriate monitoring and evaluation; - Promote a cooperative entrepreneurial, saving incentive and circle; - Design viable exit strategies; - Present the preliminary Programme Strategy at a Validation and Consensus building workshop to ensure participation and ownership from different stakeholders and beneficiaries. - Identify alternative sources of funding for resource mobilization: - Design resource mobilization strategy/plan; - Analyze alternative sources of funding. - Design a results framework including a monitoring and evaluation plan and system: - Design a results framework that comprises the a) immediate creation of temporary employment opportunities for critically affected households; b) the implementation of community driven emergency projects; c) strengthening of the capacity of implementing partners; d) design an effective management structure for the programme/projects; - Develop an adequate monitoring and evaluation plan that allows periodic monitoring of the projects' results, performance, achievements, risks, and challenges; - Design mitigation measures to overcome identified disaster, environmental, conflict, gender and poverty risks and devise strategies to overcome challenges presented in the execution of the project; - Develop one or several project document(s) for employment as stand-alone projects or as the component of a wider recovery programme. - Work with stakeholders to ensure local / national ownership of the project(s): - Work with national and local authorities as well as NGOs to develop their capacity and support national / local ownership of the reconstruction process and its future sustainability; - Support community empowerment and participation in the process; - Engage community bodies and other key stakeholders during the whole project cycle, providing accountability and tracking expenditures. - Provide inputs to the UNDP recovery and livelihoods strategy and ensure cohesion between community rehabilitation activities and general recovery initiatives. - Support the start-up of programme/project activities: - Assist in identifying relevant sources of expertise for project/activity implementation; - Draft TOR for key project positions; - Coordinate and implement the start-up of recruitment and deployment of experts to support project implementation; - Design the project´;s implementation structure; - Determine the critical evaluation / review phases and issues; - Design conceptual framework for the project´;s management information system (MIS). 6. Enterprise Recovery - Conduct an assessment of the recovery needs, capacities, available resources, and market conditions: - Assess the impact of the crisis/disaster on the state of the wider local economy; - Analyze how many small businesses lost their assets and how many people and families were affected in urban and rural areas; - Review how the Government was affected and what the current implementation capacities of Government are both at central or local level, sector ministries and specialized agencies; - Review capacities of private sector, and SCOs / NGOs; - Analyze the local market conditions post-crisis: Subsistence / Market levels; - Analyze the business disruption process that has occurred; - Analyze the state of financial institutions and MIFIs; - Establish if there are security issues related to cash payments or establishment of small enterprises. - Develop a programme strategy for enterprise recovery as part of a wider recovery framework to target the quick revival of the local economy, enhancing stability and recovery in a post crisis situation: - Design transparent enterprise selection and targeting mechanism; - Design transparent transfer of non-reimbursable funding in tranches according to pre-set business recovery goals; - Establish a temporary social safety-net that will be replaced by a natural disaster insurance, when viable; - Establish the key performance indicators agreed with local government and CBOs for M&E purposes; - Present the preliminary Programme Strategy at a Validation and Consensus building workshop to ensure participation and ownership from different stakeholders and beneficiaries. - Identify alternative sources of funding for resource mobilization: - Analyze alternative sources of funding; - Determine conditions for access to different sources of financing. - Design a results framework including a monitoring and evaluation plan including enterprise recovery grants for micro/small businesses in the crisis affected areas: - Design a results framework that comprises the a) design of initiatives to boost the quick recapitalization of small businesses which lost assets during the disaster/conflict; b) an implementation strategy to provide small scale grants, principally to micro-enterprises; c) strengthening of the capacity of implementing partners; d) design an effective management structure for the programme/projects; - Design and budget / program for the project execution; - Develop an adequate monitoring and evaluation plan that allows periodic monitoring of the projects' results, performance, achievements, risks, and challenges; - Design mitigation measures to overcome identified disaster, environmental, conflict, gender and poverty risks and devise strategies to overcome challenges presented in the execution of the project. - Develop one or several project document(s) for enterprise recovery as stand-alone projects or as the component of a wider recovery programme. - Work with stakeholders to ensure local / national ownership of the project(s): - Work with national and local authorities as well as NGOs to develop their capacity and support national / local ownership of the reconstruction process and its future sustainability; - Support community empowerment and participation in the process; - Engage community bodies and other key stakeholders during the whole project cycle, providing accountability and tracking expenditures. - Provide inputs to the UNDP recovery and livelihoods strategy and ensure cohesion between community rehabilitation activities and general recovery initiatives. - Support the start-up of programme/project activities: - Assist in identifying relevant sources of expertise for project/activity implementation; - Draft TOR for key project positions; - Coordinate and implement the start-up of recruitment and deployment of experts to support project implementation; - Design the project´;s implementation structure; - Determine the critical evaluation / review phases and issues; - Design conceptual framework for the project´;s management information system (MIS). 7. Livelihoods Specialist - Develop a productive working relationship to promote a common understanding within the UN team, donors, international finance institutes, non-governmental organizations, government, and other partners as it relates to livelihoods in the recovery and reconstruction issues. - Facilitate a coordinated response by national and international agencies to address identified needs and gaps in these areas within the recovery programmes, including consulting BRR, provincial, district, sub-district, and village authorities in order to enhance cooperation and avoid duplication. - Design a strategy to enhance a coordinated approach to livelihood initiatives and the development of recovery strategies. This may include: a) Identify outstanding needs in relation to livelihoods recovery strategies linked to local markets - Following major crises, in recovery contexts, lead the design and implementation of UNDP livelihoods programmes or UNDP components of inter-agency livelihoods programmes. - Support and promote a coordinated approach to the development of cross sectoral livelihoods efforts in recovery contexts and beyond. - Support the development of livelihoods initiatives within the context of area-based recovery processes, durable solutions for forcibly displaced populations - Monitor that the needs of the affected populations, environment and other relevant concerns are taken into account to ensure that livelihood and poverty reduction initiatives are sustainable including establishing priority targets and indicators. - Ensure that gender is adequately taken into account in the design and implementation of livelihoods recovery strategies. - Establish senior level contacts with the Government, education and research institutions, NGOs, and civil society groups that are active in these fields. - Actively foster donor and NGO coordination and interagency linkages and represent UN/UNDP at donor and Government meetings. - Participate in relevant working groups including livelihoods, governance, shelter/settlements, environment, gender, health, and education. - Work with specialists from Government Departments including BRR, as well as UN Agencies, international financial institutions, and international and national NGOs to design and implement a coordinated and sustainable livelihood initiative, which addresses identified needs. - Submit reports on activities on a periodical basis and as requested. 8. Mine Action - Ensures appropriate technical, policy and strategic support is provided to UNDP's Country, Headquarters and Regional offices, and assist them to review and evaluate the technical, institutional, and financial feasibility and constraints of mine action programmes/projects. - Makes recommendations on mine action programme/project activities, feasibility, and implementation; linkages with other sectors of UNDP intervention; re-programming and re-scheduling of activities external technical assistance, and resource requirements. - Assists Country and Regional offices to incorporate mine action into contingency planning, early recovery, and regular programming, to develop appropriate programmatic approaches, and to identify implementing partners. - Provide support to country offices to mainstream gender and inclusion, environment and victim assistance considerations into mine action programmes and projects. - Provide support to county offices to strengthen national sustainable mine action structures and capacities by providing pre-agreed technical support, training, develop strategies, plans, standards etc. as agreed with UNDP strategic partners (NMAA, NMAC, NGO's). - Advise on the maintenance and development of national and international mine action policy, information management tools, standards, and guidelines. - Undertake advocacy on specialized matters, such as the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, the anti-personnel mine ban convention or the political declaration restricting the use of explosive weapons in populated areas. - Identify training and representation needs of UNDP advisors and specialists in country offices and facilitate participation in appropriate events. Provide on-the-job training. - Participate in monitoring and evaluation missions as needed. - Draft technical and other knowledge products relating to mine action programming. Prepare mission reports, ad hoc monitoring reports and any other special reports or papers on different aspects of UNDP's mine action programmes. - Participates in the implementation, monitoring, and review of UNDP's mine action workplans, policies and strategies as required. - Participate in policy and technical working groups, conferences, workshops, and other forums. 9. Women's Economic Empowerment Consultants will provide advisory support to clients (UNDP offices, national project teams, and national stakeholders including governments, civil society organizations and affected communities in the region) in areas of crisis prevention and recovery. Specific reporting and working relationships will be specified at the time of contracting for a specific assignment. When demand arises in a particular thematic area, pre-selected consultants are called upon to provide demand-driven advisory services, access to knowledge, and technical backstopping to UNDP Country Offices. The range of tasks for the consultant vary according to the assignment and may include research, diagnostic missions, provision of strategic advice, capacity assessments and capacity development activities, strategic development and implementation of projects and policies, on-site support to programme identification and development, monitoring and evaluation, legislation drafting, negotiation and coordination with public/private partners and stakeholders, partnership development, community engagement and outreach. Consultants will perform their duties from home combined with the in-country missions and/or project site visits (per request of the UNDP Country Office). 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Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. Qualification: Master's Degree in economics, development studies or related social sciences. Candidates with a bachelor's degree and additional years of work experience will be considered. WHAT IS INCLUSIVE GROWTH? UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan. Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policies and guidance to support the results of UNDP's Strategic Plan. BPPS's personnel provides technical advice to Country Offices; advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represents UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private dialogues, government, and civil society dialogues, and engages in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. BPPS works closely with UNDP's Crisis Bureau (CB) to support emergency and crisis response. BPPS ensures that issues of risk are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. BPPS assists UNDP and partners to achieve higher quality development results through an integrated approach that links results-based management and performance monitoring with more effective and new ways of working. BPPS supports UNDP and partners to be more innovative, knowledge and data driven including in its programme support efforts. UNDP helps countries to simultaneously reduce poverty and achieve sustainable development that leads to transformational change, bringing about real improvements in people's lives. We promote an integrated approach to achieve sustainable development that tackles the connected issues of multidimensional poverty, inequality and exclusion, and sustainability, while enhancing knowledge, skills, and production technologies to reduce risks and sustain development gains. To support this work, UNDP is updating its pool of experts to support social protection related policy and programming. The roster of experts will be positioned to provide a continued pool of expertise to countries focusing on supporting implementation of actions and delivering results on the ground. The Experts Roster for Rapid Response (ExpRes) is a recruitment and deployment mechanism which maintains pre-vetted consultants on a roster and contracts them quickly for Country Office support. The primary purpose of this roster has been to deploy technical experts to UNDP Country Offices/regional teams/ HQ units on short notice. The ExpRes roster provides pre-selected and technically vetted consultants across 30 profiles and 198 sub-profiles to support the work of UNDP and other UNDP partner agencies. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK Within the respective areas of expertise, the consultants will be expected to contribute to a combination of programme design, strategy development, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation and knowledge management related tasks. Individual responsibilities will encompass a range of tasks, including (for each area of expertise respectively), but not limited to: 1. Social Assistance - Conduct an in-depth review of existing social assistance programs, policies, and legal frameworks. - Analyze the coverage, targeting mechanisms, and benefit levels of current programs. - Identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and potential areas for improvement within the social assistance landscape. - Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, and civil society organizations. - Develop evidence-based recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of social assistance programs. - Design strategies to improve program targeting, ensuring that benefits reach the most vulnerable populations. - Propose innovative approaches to address emerging challenges and adapt to changing socio-economic conditions. - Advise on the integration of technology and digital solutions to streamline program administration and disbursement. - Provide technical assistance and capacity-building support to government agencies responsible for implementing social assistance programs. - Deliver training sessions and workshops to enhance the skills of program personnel in areas such as targeting, monitoring, and evaluation. - Facilitate knowledge-sharing and peer learning among stakeholders involved in social assistance initiatives. - Design robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure the impact and outcomes of social assistance programs. - Develop indicators to track program performance, beneficiary well-being, and poverty reduction. - Provide guidance on data collection, analysis, and reporting methodologies to ensure the continuous improvement of programs. - Document best practices, case studies, and lessons learned from successful social assistance interventions worldwide. - Compile comprehensive reports and policy briefs that synthesize research findings and recommendations. - Contribute to UNDP's positioning on the global discourse on social assistance by supporting the organization of relevant conferences, workshops, and compilation of relevant publications. 2. Labour Market Programmes - Conduct comprehensive analysis of current labor market trends, including employment / unemployment / labor force participation rates, skills gaps, and workforce demands. - Review existing labor market programs and policies to identify strengths, weaknesses, and potential areas for improvement. - Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, private sector, educational institutions, etc. - Develop strategies to bridge the skills gap and enhance employability through training and vocational programs. - Design innovative approaches to address the unique challenges of specific demographic groups, such as youth, women, people with disabilities, etc. - Advise on strategies to promote entrepreneurship, self-employment, and small business development. - Provide technical assistance for the effective implementation / operationalization of labor market programs. - Design program components, curricula, and training materials. - Advise on the establishment of partnerships with the private sector both for employment programmes and market-driven skills training programmes. - Design robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure the effectiveness and impact of labor market programs. - Develop indicators to assess employment outcomes, skill acquisition, and program sustainability. - Provide guidance on data collection, analysis, and reporting methodologies. - Deliver training sessions and workshops to build the capacity of program personnel and stakeholders. - Facilitate knowledge exchange and peer learning among relevant organizations and individuals. - Build the skills of local trainers to ensure the sustainability of training programs. - Document best practices, success stories, and lessons learned from labor market programs worldwide. - Compile comprehensive reports, case studies, and policy briefs to inform policymaking and programme design. 3. Adaptive Social Protection - Conduct comprehensive reviews of existing social protection programs and policies. - Analyse instances of shocks or crises and their impact on vulnerable populations. - Identify gaps and opportunities in the current social protection framework regarding adaptability. - Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, NGOs, and community representatives. - Design adaptive social protection strategies that can be integrated into existing systems. - Develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks to assess the effectiveness of adaptive social protection measures. - Provide capacity-building workshops and training sessions to relevant personnel. - Document best practices and lessons learned in adaptive social protection implementation. - Create guidelines for the regular review and updating of adaptive social protection strategies. 4. Social Protection Financing - Conduct a comprehensive analysis of the current financing mechanisms for social protection programs. - Review existing sources of funding, such as government budgets, donor contributions, and innovative financing approaches. - Collaborate with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, development partners, and financial institutions. - Design strategies to ensure the sustainability and adequacy of funding for social protection programs. - Identify opportunities for diversifying funding sources and leveraging private sector participation. - Advise on mechanisms to enhance the efficiency of resource allocation and utilization. - Recommend innovative financing mechanisms such as social impact bonds, insurance schemes, and public-private partnerships. - Design strategies to link social protection financing with broader development agendas and economic growth. - Conduct cost-benefit analyses of different financing options to assess their feasibility and potential impact. - Assess the financial and social returns on investment in social protection programs. - Provide evidence-based recommendations on resource allocation for maximum social and economic benefit. - Deliver training sessions and workshops to build the capacity of relevant stakeholders in social protection financing. - Facilitate knowledge exchange and peer learning among government officials, finance experts, and program managers. - Strengthen the skills of local professionals to manage and optimize social protection funding. - Contribute to the development of policy briefs and reports advocating for enhanced social protection financing. - Participate in high-level policy dialogues and conferences to raise awareness about innovative financing approaches. - Engage with decision-makers to promote the integration of recommended financing strategies into policy agendas DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. 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Duty Station: Multiple Successful applicants should: - Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. - Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice. Additionally, specific preferences include: - Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous. - Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South. UNDP seeks applicants under the following sub-profile areas of expertise and should refer to the additional qualifications noted below: 1. Human Development Report Lead Author Masters' degree in statistics, econometrics, economics, development, public policy, sociology, or other related areas with a focus on quantitative analysis. 2. Human Development Report Project Manager Masters' degree in statistics, econometrics, economics, development, public policy, sociology, or other related areas with a focus on quantitative analysis. 3. Human Development Report Statistical researcher Masters' degree in statistics, econometrics, economics, development, public policy, sociology, or other related areas with a focus on quantitative analysis. WHAT IS HUMAN DEVELOPMENT? UNDP released the first global Human Development Report (HDR) in 1990, and the reports very quickly became one of the highest profile publications across the UN (United Nations) system. Global reports have been released most years since then, along with more than 800 national and regional human development reports from around 150 countries. These national and regional reports typically take one or more development themes and use the human development approach to delve into the issues in detail at a national, sub-national or regional level. These independent reports are intended to challenge policies, practices and approaches that constrain human development, promote innovative concepts, and advocate practical policy changes. Each report examines in detail a different development theme using available data and information relevant to the chosen topic resulting in both an assessment of status as well as a series of policy recommendations for the future. The Human Development Index, which appeared in the first report, has been successful in providing a single number measure of development progress as an alternative to broad aggregate measure of economic activity, such as GDP, which are often seen as synonymous with development. The HDRs now contain a suite of composite indices that allow international comparison of different facets of a country's development, including assessing the impacts of inequality and planetary pressures, and comparing levels of gender empowerment and multi-dimensional poverty. The human development approach, developed by the economist Mahbub Ul Haq, is anchored in the Nobel prize laureate Amartya Sen's work on human capabilities, often framed in terms of whether people can "be" and "do" desirable things in life. Examples include: - Beings: well-fed, sheltered, healthy - Doings: work, education, voting, participating in community life. Freedom of choice is central to the approach: someone choosing to be hungry (during a religious fast say) is quite different to someone who is hungry because they cannot afford to buy food. Ideas on the links between economic growth and development during the second half of the 20th Century also had a formative influence. Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and other aggregate measures of economic growth, emerged as leading indicators of national progress in many countries. Yet GDP was never intended to be used as a measure of wellbeing. In the 1970s and 1980s, development debate considered using alternative focuses to go beyond GDP, including putting greater emphasis on employment, followed by redistribution with growth, and then whether people had their basic needs met. These ideas helped pave the way for the human development approach and its measurement. In 1990 the first Human Development Report introduced a new approach for advancing human wellbeing. Human Development – or the Human Development Approach – is about expanding the richness of human life, rather than simply the richness of the economy in which human beings live. It is an approach that is focused on people and their opportunities and choices. People: human development focuses on improving the lives people rather than assuming economic growth will lead, automatically, to greater wellbeing for all. Income growth is understood to be a means to development, rather than an end in itself. Opportunities: human development is about giving people more freedom to live lives they value. In effect, this means developing people's abilities and giving them a chance to use them. For example, educating a girl would build her skills, but it is of little use if she is denied access to jobs, or does not have the right skills for the local labour market. Three foundations for human development are to live a long, healthy, and creative life, to be knowledgeable, and to have access to resources needed for a decent standard of living. Many other things are important too, especially in helping to create the right conditions for human development, but once the basics of human development are achieved, they open-up opportunities for progress in other aspects of life. Choice: human development is, fundamentally, about more choice. It is about providing people with opportunities, not insisting that they make use of them. No one can guarantee human happiness, and the choices people make are their own concern. The process of development – human development - should at least create an environment for people, individually and collectively, to develop to their full potential and to have a reasonable chance of leading productive and creative lives that they value. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK 1. Human Development Report Lead Author The role of the Lead Author will include, but not limited to the following: - Leads report drafting, and designing of its analytical framework, with the support of the report team, while paying close attention to UNDP's quality assurance framework. - Ensures that the data used in the report is fit for purpose and robustness of analyses, in consultation with statisticians including those from national statistical agencies. - Ensures that the report's findings and recommendations reflect the views of a diverse set of stakeholders from across the country or region. 2. Human Development Report Project Manager The role of the Project Manager will include, but not limited to the following: - Oversees the preparation of global/regional/national human development report(s) from inception to dissemination. - Coordinates inputs from international and national consultants, lead authors and relevant stakeholders, and ensures quality control and coherence. - Consults with stakeholders at all stages of the report preparation and manages a broad consultation process at different stages of the development of the report. - Liaises with statisticians – including from the national statistical agency - to ensure data are fit for purpose and the robustness of the analyses. - Strives to ensure the report's findings and recommendations pay attention to the views of a diverse set of stakeholders from across the country/region. - Takes overall responsibility for producing a high-quality objective and evidence-based report paying close attention to UNDP's quality assurance framework (e.g., UNDP's quality assurance framework for NHDRs). - Oversees a dissemination strategy and designs a follow up action, to help ensure the report's findings nurture policy debate and impact on policymaking. 3. Human Development Report Statistical researcher The role of the Statistical researcher will include, but not limited to the following: - Identifies key data sources for the report, in consultation with the lead author, report team and key stakeholders including national statistical agencies. - Advises on data quality, fitness for purpose and ways in which it could be analysed to support the report's theme. - Oversees the data's analysis bearing in mind its fitness for purpose, quality, and accuracy plus appropriateness of statistical analytical techniques. - Identifies significant data gaps that weaken the overall report's narrative and advise on whether – and how - they might be filled. - Oversees work to collect primary data to help fill data gaps as needed. 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This position is exclusively open to Swiss citizens (or Lichtenstein) or holder of a valid working permit (C permit) in Switzerland. Candidates who do not fulfil this condition will not receive response. Background On April 15th, 2023, military conflict erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict started in Khartoum State and quickly spread to the States of West Darfur, South Darfur, North Darfur, South Kordofan, North Kordofan, Blue Nile, Kassala and the Red Sea. As of the date of this note, the conflict is still ongoing and, in some areas, it even intensifies. The ongoing conflict's human cost is already very high; over 13,000 civilians were killed, thousands were injured, and around 6.5 million were forced to flee their homes within the country with 1.9 million seeking refuge in neighboring countries, particularly in Tchad, Egypt, Central African Republic, South Sudan and Ethiopia. 729,473 has been displaced to Tchad as of 13 March 2024 (Source: IOM Displacement Tracking Matrix, 13 March 2024). The 2024 Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan (HNRP) for Sudan estimates that before the conflict, around 6.9 million women and girls and other vulnerable people are facing the risk of life-threatening violence in Sudan, as violence continues, inter-communal tensions mount and protection services and support systems are increasingly breaking down, and access to lifesaving services is heavily impacted with the ongoing conflict. Women and girls continue to live at extremely high risk of all forms of gender-based violence (GBV). The presence of armed actors, resource shortages -including of water, food, and fuel - and even the humanitarian response itself continue to exacerbate risk of GBV and sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in the public sphere, while long periods trapped within homes due to fighting increases incidents of intimate partner and domestic violence. Multiple women and girls, including non-Sudanese individuals, are experiencing secondary displacement and psychological impacts of displacement. Older women, adolescent girls and women and girls living with disabilities face additional concerns and challenges in this unstable environment. Vulnerable men and boys are also exposed to the risks of GBV. Ongoing insecurity, looting, and inability to ensure reliable supply-chains for commodities, combined with electricity cuts and fuel shortages all continue to prohibit GBV humanitarian response of the scale necessary to meet the needs in conflict affected states. While humanitarian actors, including coordination mechanisms, are now operating through locations including States affected by new IDP influx, such as Port Sudan and Al Jazeirah State, administrative challenges, shortages of supplies, and unmet needs for GBV services continue to exist. UNFPA Sudan supports GBV interventions at two levels. It coordinates multi-sectoral and comprehensive partner interventions through the GBV sub-sector under the overall protection sector. UNFPA also implements specific prevention and response activities. Specifically, this includes coordination of comprehensive GBV-related prevention and response activities among different actors through chairing the GBV sub-sector under the protection sector to ensure comprehensive sharing of information, identification of response gaps, and follow-up through relevant protection stakeholders. UNFPA also supports the revision and operationalization of already developed National Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Programmatically, UNFPA conducts community sensitization on GBV issues, supports women centers providing entry points for livelihood opportunities, and provide personal hygiene/dignity kits to the most vulnerable women and adolescent girls of communities affected by humanitarian crisis. UNFPA leads the national/federal GBV sub-sector under the Protection Sector (led by UNHCR) and works closely with UNICEF (Child Protection) and UNHCR (Protection) to ensure strong linkages between the sub-sector and the Protection sector. UNFPA currently also assumes the GBV coordination by leading 15 GBV sub-sector working groups (GBV WG) in 4 Darfur states (North, West, South, and Central), Blue Nile state, White Nile state, South Kordofan state, Kassala state, Gadarif state, Aj Jazeira state, Khartoum State, Red Sea state, Sennar State, Northen State, and River Nile State. Security Situation Summary in country and main threats Sudan continues to have security concerns across the country, driven by heavy armed clashes, inter-communal violence, massive internal displacement, climatic shocks and hazards, disease outbreaks, disrupted livelihoods of vulnerable households, and aggravated food insecurity, malnutrition, and protection risks. Role Description: This position is a double-hatting position of GBV AoR coordination and UNFPA GBV programme management for River Nile state and any other states as assigned. Coordination: In Sudan, UNFPA has responsibility for leading GBV AoR, called "GBV Sub-Sector", under the Protection Cluster or for actively identifying and supporting another agency to take on this role. The incumbent will support UNFPA/GBVAoR in an inter-agency capacity to ensure technical capacities of national actors is built and the quality of GBV prevention and response is promoted and in line with global guidance. The field GBV Specialist will be part of the UNFPA GBV Coordination team in Sudan GBV unit, report directly to the UNFPA Sub-Sector Coordinator, and be supervised by the GBV Sub-National Coordinator. Programming: The Field GBV Specialist also facilitates and supports the rapid and quality implementation of the UNFPA GBV prevention and response programming in emergencies per the Inter-Agency GBV Minimum Standards of GBV programming in Emergencies. Under the guidance of the Head of the GBV Unit, the Field GBV Specialist will provide GBV technical support, facilitate capacity-building and mentoring sessions to UNFPA national GBV staff, heads of sub-offices, and UNFPA implementing partners in the mentioned states. This will include day-to-day technical guidance on the establishment and operationalization of WGSSs, implementation of GBV prevention and response interventions including PSS and GBV Case Management services and assessing the needs and gaps in programming. GBV programming in humanitarian emergencies is multi-sectoral, involving multiple organizations and actors serving the displaced and host communities, NGO and government partners, UN agencies, and other national and international organizations to engage in comprehensive prevention and response initiatives. The Field GBV Specialist will support priority areas without national GBV specialists, fill gaps in the GBV sub-national leadership, and conduct specific tasks, under the guidance of the GBV unit chief. GBV programming in humanitarian emergencies is multi-sectoral, involving multiple organizations and actors serving the displaced and host communities, NGO and government partners, UN agencies, and other national and international organizations to engage in comprehensive prevention initiatives. Field GBV specialists will use the GBV Area of Responsibility's Handbook for Coordinating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Emergencies (2019), the Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV programming in Emergencies, and the IASC's Guidelines for Integrating Gender-based Violence Interventions in Humanitarian Action: Reducing Risk, Promoting Resilience, and Aiding Recovery, to Improve the GBV response and Prevention quality are improved. Major duties and responsibilities 1. Coordination, Advocacy, and Promoting Joint Action ● Reinforce the GBV working group (WG) in coordination; promote engagement of relevant humanitarian actors including government actors and international/local organizations; ● Closely coordinate with the Protection WG, Child Protection WG, Sexual Reproductive Health WG, PSEA Network, and other relevant task forces at the state level, for GBV risk mitigation and survivor referral; ● Promote shared knowledge and understanding of the GBV guiding principles and globally and nationally endorsed tools, for effective GBV program management and inter-agency coordination; ● Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and referral pathways for all actors involved in GBV response; ● Develop location-specific GBV working group work plans, emergency response plans as well as preparedness plans ● Draft key messages and advocacy notes to promote consistent communications that emphasize the life-saving nature of GBV-related interventions in the crisis-affected context; ● Develop a strategy for effective communications with affected populations on GBV services, risk mitigation strategies, and to promote gender equality; ● Provide technical support to the development of relevant advocacy and policy documents to address GBV in the context of broader gender inequality issues. ● Support GBV Sub-National Coordinator in technical guidance and capacity building of GBV Working Group Coordinators and UNFPA GBV programme staff 2. Program and Technical Leadership ● Conduct field assessments and/ or situational analyses to determine needs and gaps for GBV prevention and response in Kassala and other states covered. Where appropriate, ensure GBV issues and concerns are well assessed in other key assessments. ● In partnership with relevant UN agencies including UNHCR, UNICEF, national and international NGOs, and local authorities, develop comprehensive GBV prevention and response interventions in line with the global guidance that adheres to UNFPA's Minimum Standards for Addressing GBV in Emergencies. ● Coordinate and facilitate capacity-building training on GBV core concepts, GBV in emergencies, and GBV Case Management, for UNFPA IP staff, health care providers, community-based protection network members, legal and security personnel, and other stakeholders. ● Establish linkages between existing SRH and HIV programmes to ensure synergies between programmes and integrated response that maximize programme impact. ● Support the procurement of dignity kits, Tents, solar lamps, and other relevant commodities and monitor their distribution and utilization by the end-point user to guarantee the last-mile assurance. ● Support the implementation of program activities, contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals, and engage with donors as required to raise additional programme funds in line with the overarching vision and work plan. ● Support the program in preparing progress reports, inputs to sitreps, and donor reports. ● Support the implementation of the regional GBV and SRH guidelines and the implementation plan for the integrated response to SRH and GBV in Sudan. 3. Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) ● Support UNFPA Sudan CO PSEA focal point in developing and implementing PSEA strategy ● Support carrying out a PSEA risk assessment to inform the CO PSEA focal point and senior management on strategic decision-making ● Oversee SEA prevention, risk mitigation, and response measures during planning, policy and project development, and programming at field level with the guidance of CO PSEA focal point ● In consultation with the national PSEA coordinator, train staff on PSEA, including appropriate conduct for aid workers and how to submit and receive complaints under internal and inter-agency reporting systems ● Strengthen safe SEA-specific procedures for internal complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFMs) and referrals to survivor assistance, informed by good practice and community consultations ● Engage local actors to ensure that the implementation of the PSEA Network Work Plan is informed by community participation, contextually and culturally appropriate, and based on the community's needs 4. Information Management, Assessments, and Reporting ● Lead and/or contribute to assessments and situational analyses including interagency assessments and monitoring missions; ensure GBV concerns are included in multi-sectoral assessments and link to consolidated appeals; ● Map existing GBV actors using the GBV SS service mapping tool; ● Ensure a standardized approach to data gathering using the GBV SS 4Ws template, with an emphasis on ensuring safe and ethical practices as promoted by the GBV Information Management System (GBVIMS), the Guiding Principles for Working with GBV Survivors, and the WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies; ● Engage in robust analyses of available secondary data to ensure readily-available information on known trends and patterns on GBV for inclusion at relevant points along the Humanitarian Programme Cycle, including the MIRA; ● Prepare standard periodic reports and progress updates on on-going GBV WG for inclusion in GBV SS updates, OCHA SitReps, Humanitarian Bulletins, Protection Advisories, Global GBV AoR Updates, UNFPA HQ internal and external meetings and advocacy, etc.; ● Document best practices and approaches for responding to issues of GBV in order to deepen the knowledge base among relevant partners; ● Prepare regular analytical reports on emerging issues. 5. Other ● Up-to-date contact list of the GBV WG members; ● Up-to-date Service mapping, directory, and GBV referral pathway database; ● Monthly WG Progress reports; ● Monthly personal plan and individual report; ● Up-to-date Safe spaces and community protection-based network updates. ● Undertake other relevant tasks as requested by the sub-national GBV coordinator and GBV Sub-Sector Coordinator. General qualifications and knowledge ● Advanced degree in social work or other social sciences, public health, community health, International relations, international law, rights, or other related fields. ● Five years of increasingly responsible professional experience in GBV coordination/GBV programming and/or general protection program ● Fluency in oral and written English is essential. Arabic-speaking candidates will be given priority. Job Knowledge and Experience: ● Management in humanitarian settings; - Demonstrable knowledge of GBV and protection issues in humanitarian settings; - Demonstrable knowledge of humanitarian emergency operations, including the Cluster System and HPC, and roles/responsibilities of key humanitarian actors. ● Group facilitation skills and experience, capacity building, and training skills, coalition-building ● Prior training and field-based experience in gender and GBViE issues and their application in international humanitarian or development settings; ● Experience in developing and facilitating training courses on GBV or a related subject, essential ● Experience in implementing specialized GBV response services such as GBV case management, Women and Girls Safe Spaces at minimum. ● Awareness and demonstrable knowledge of gender issues and their relevance in humanitarian emergency settings; ● Knowledge, skill, and experience in participatory methods for community development and mobilization. Duty Station: Port Sudan (Sudan), 80%, and Nairobi (Kenia), 20% Requested length of deployment: asap, for 3 months. For additional information, please contact Corinne Conti (corinne.conti@eda.admin.ch), Programme Manager Sudan, 058 462 30 95. Thank you to send your application along with all necessary documents (CV, letter of motivation, copy of diploma / certificate) at the earliest to: Isabelle Mellana (Isabelle.mellana@eda.admin.ch) 058 462 35 29
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. The Women's Leadership and Political Participation Unit strengthens the capacity of women and advocates for legislative and constitutional reforms to ensure women's fair access to leadership and decision-making spaces in all areas, including peace and security, political, economic and humanitarian spheres. As South Sudan has started the process of drafting a permanent constitution, this complex process, which ultimately paves the way for free and fair elections, must be inclusive, where all voices, including those of women, are heard. The Country Office seeks to fill the gap by scaling up ongoing efforts in providing civic education and awareness raising for women on the Constitution-making and electoral processes, as well as enhancing the capacities of women who want to participate in key political processes, in close collaboration with Civil Society Organization's specializing in local outreach. Reporting to the Deputy Representative, the Programme Specialist exercises overall responsibility for planning, implementing, and managing UN Women interventions under their portfolio. The Programme Specialist works in close collaboration with the programme and operations team, UN Women HQ staff, Government officials, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society ensuring successful UN Women programme implementation under portfolio. Duties and Responsibilities Design and develop programme strategies in the area of Women Political Participation: - Design and formulate programme/ project proposals and initiatives; - Draft inputs to country strategy documents, briefs, policy dialogue and other documents related to Women Political Participation. Manage the implementation and management of the Women Political Participation programme: - Finalize the annual workplan and budget and manage their implementation; - Manage the technical implementation of the programme/project; ensure synergies with other teams; - Manage the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; - Provide guidance to personnel and partners on Results Based Management tools and performance indicators; - Organize Project Steering Committee, project review and/or evaluation meetings, as needed. Manage technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners: - Manage the implementation of technical advice and guidance. Develop and implement technical tools, and initiatives; - Build and manage relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the women political participation; respond to any potential problems; - Identify capacity building needs of partners and lead the coordination of technical assistance, mentoring, training and capacity development initiatives to partners. Manage the monitoring and reporting of the programme/ project: - Manage the monitoring of programme/ project implementation and finances using results-based management tools; - Oversee field missions and review reports on monitoring missions; - Write quarterly reports and donor reports, focusing on results, output and outcomes; - Contribute to office donor and UN Women reports. Manage the people and financial resources of the Women Political Participation programme: - Manage the programme budget and draft financial reports; - Supervise Programme Analysts and Technical Specialists; Mentor and coach personnel and conduct performance assessments; - Oversee recruitment processes, as necessary. Build partnerships and support in developing resource mobilization strategies: - Develop and implement partnerships and resource mobilization strategies; - Finalize relevant documentation on donors and potential opportunities for resource mobilization; - Analyze and research information on donors, prepare substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for cost sharing. Contribute to inter-agency coordination on Women Political Participation to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the Country: - Provide technical support to the Representative and Deputy Representative on inter-agency coordination related activities by attending meetings, events, and participating in groups and committees as needed; - Coordinate with other UN agencies, government departments, donors and NGOs to ensure the projects' capacity development programme is harmonized and aligned with other in-country efforts. Manage advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts: - Develop and review background documents, briefs and presentations related to the Women Political Participation portfolio; - Represent UN Women in meetings and policy dialogues on issues related to Women Political Participation as necessary - Develop advocacy strategies and oversee their implementation; - Identify best practices and lessons learned to guide programme improvement and strategy planning; - Develop knowledge management strategies, products and methodologies on Women Political Participation. 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 - Strong programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills; - Strong knowledge of Results Based Management; - Ability to synthesize program performance data and produce analytical reports to inform management and strategic decision-making; - Strong knowledge of Women political Participation and Gender and Governance; - Strong analytical skills; - Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies. 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 would be an added advantage. Experience: - At least 5 years of progressively responsible work experience at the national or international level in design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects; - Technical experience in Women Political Participation; - Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is an asset; - Experience working in the UN System is an asset; - Experience in leading/managing a team is an asset. Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required; - Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish). 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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