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Intern (100%) Dealing with the Past
swisspeace is a practice and research institute dedicated to advancing effective peacebuilding. Partnerships with local and international actors are at the core of our work. Together, we combine competence and creativity to reduce violence and promote peace in contexts affected by conflicts. In collaboration with the University of Basel swisspeace offers a number of postgraduate programs and courses for peacebuilding professionals from around the world. To support the Dealing with the Past Program we are looking for an: Intern (100%) Dealing with the Past Starting date: 1 February 2026 or by agreement Duration: 6 months Gross salary per month: CHF 1,500 The swisspeace Dealing with the Past (DwP) Program supports governmental and non-governmental actors in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of DwP activities. The program provides a wide range of training opportunities and contributes to the research-policy nexus through its research projects, conferences, publications and teaching. The team works in a self-organized manner in different project teams. Your tasks: - Administrative and logistic support to prepare and implement the Dealing with the Past Dialogues that the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs organizes in cooperation with swisspeace, including through on-site presence at the course for 10 days during 11 and 20 May 2026, - Administrative and logistic support of other courses, conferences, workshops and roundtables, - Potentially support the design and implementation of projects and mandates, e.g., by conducting desk and literature reviews, drafting sections of proposals and reports. Your profile: - BA (higher completed degrees will not be accepted) in international relations, social sciences, or similar disciplines, - Proficiency in English and German (writing, speaking, and listening); Spanish language skills are an asset, - Cultural sensitivity, - Strong organizational skills, reliable and paying attention to details, - Strong communication and writing skills, - Self-organized and collaborative approach to work, - Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize in view of competing deadlines, - Excellent IT skills (MS Office, particularly Excel and Word, social media, online platforms), - Valid driver's license (category B). Our offer: - A challenging internship in an attractive field of work with political relevance, - Possibility to work independently and as part of a team and to develop your own ideas, - A positive working atmosphere in a dynamic and international team, - Good working conditions and attractive place of work in Basel, Switzerland. Due to the Swiss regulations on the admission of foreign workers, only applicants with an existing Swiss work permit or citizenship of Switzerland or of an EU/EFTA state can be considered for this internship position. We look forward to receiving your complete application in English including a cover letter, CV, work certificates and diplomas by 9 November 2025. Please submit your application via our online portal. Other means of application will not be accepted. Interviews will take place between 17 and 28 November 2025. For further information please consult our website [swisspeace.ch](https://www.swisspeace.ch/)[ ](http://www.swisspeace.ch/courses)or contact us by phone under +41 61 551 56 99.
Country Director HA, DR Congo, 100%
HEKS/EPER has over 1500 permanent employees. The organisation is active at 24 locations in Switzerland and in 35 countries worldwide with 290 programs and projects worth around CHF 144 million. In 2024, HEKS/EPER reached around 16 million people with its work.

HEKS/EPER pursues the vision of a just world where the dignity of everyone is respected, peace reigns, and the natural environment is preserved. The aim is a systemic change at a social, economic and political level. HEKS/EPER is doing its part to improve the living conditions of people in Switzerland and around the world, to promote their rights, raise awareness and mobilise to this end.

Lived diversity - inclusion is important to us:
We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age or sexual orientation.

 

In the DRC, where it has long been active through development programs, HEKS/EPER also opened a humanitarian aid programme in February 2019. Since then, it has concentrated its humanitarian interventions in the hard-to-reach areas of several territories in North Kivu (Rutshuru, Masisi, Walikale and Lubero) and South Kivu, where it has a permanent presence and directly executes, with its own teams, Rapid Response activities (notably through the distribution of unconditional cash), Humanitarian Watch (monitoring population movements), Water/Hygiene/Sanitation, Rehabilitation/Opening humanitarian access via Cash for Work, and Agricultural Recovery. The humanitarian aid projects are currently funded by ECHO, BHA, SDC, OCHA - CHF and own funds.

 

We are looking for a motivated and experienced personality to optimally complement our team:

 

Country Director HA, DR Congo, 100%

 

Your main responsibilities:

 

The Country Director has the strategic and operational leadership for the HEKS/EPER HA programme in DRC in line with HEKS/EPER strategy and standards, aiming at substantial and relevant impact. He/she is responsible for the programme development and its effective and efficient implementation with the respective operational and strategic partners. He/she has the overall responsibility for the finances on country HA programme level. Further, his/her tasks contain building the capacities of the team, leading the local team and managing security. Equally, he/she is responsible for acquiring necessary funds for the country HA programme through grant acquisition and ensuring visibility of HEKS/EPER. Maintaining a strong cooperation with HEKS/EPER HQ is essential.
 

Implementation Structure

- Develop and ensure the necessary team structure and capacities needed for an effective development and implementation of the programme.
- Organise the administrative management and supervision of the CO and ensure compliance with local legal administrative requirements.
- Establish systems to monitor contextual changes, anticipate needs, and help shape donor perspectives on humanitarian and development priorities in order to respond to contextual changes.
Programme and Project Management

- Lead the development of a relevant, substantial, and strategic programme of emergency response in line with HEKS/EPER strategy and ensure coherence with HEKS/EPER's approaches, concepts and financial specifications.
- Manage a well-balanced project portfolio in-line with the programme, including the selection of strategic and operational partners.
- Analyse and be familiar with the local and national context in the country and region and adapt the programme accordingly.
- Ensure the effective and efficient implementation of the programme compliant with all standards and procedures of HEKS/EPER through participative monitoring, evaluation, learning and steering. Include HEKS/EPER's own or external specialists where needed.
- Ensure concise and analytical annual programme and financial reports as well as the annual planning for review by the Head of Programme.
- Review projects implemented by partner organisations or self-implemented projects, ensuring high quality standards.
- Approve projects up to defined financial competences, or prepare them accordingly for the HEKS/EPER internal approval.
- Advise and assist partner organisations with attaining the set project goals and support them with their own organisational development.
- Ensure appropriate emergency preparedness and response in case of need in the country depending on magnitude, duration and complexity of crisis.
- Collaboration with the DevCo department has to be ensured.
- Ensure that costs of the CO are well balanced with the impact/results and volume of the country programme.
Finances

- Assume final responsibility for the CO finances and projects according to the FFAG.
- Ensure tight budget follow up and respective reporting.
- Build and maintain operational structures that ensure appropriate separation of duties between finance, administration and logistics and fully support field programmes.
- Responsible for the allocation and monitoring of the annual HQ approved programme budget and for maximizing impact and leverage for further acquisition of new funds.
- Supervise quarterly consolidation and request funds from HQ according to the approved annual budget.
- Ensure annual audits of CO and projects and an appropriate follow-up of audit findings and recommendations.
- Ensure an adequate financial risk management, ensuring compliance and anti-corruption policies.
- Ensure that the CO and partner organisations pay all legal, statutory, and tax-related obligations.
Acquisition and Fundraising

- Ensure part of the programme funds through acquisition and develop and implement a national acquisition strategy based on the donor landscape.
- Proactivly engage with donors at local and national level and coordinate donor engagement with Head of Programmes and other Country Directors at international level.
- Establish and maintain close cooperation with other actors in country, incl. international and local NGOs, businesses, public authorities and research institutions, for joint resource mobilization in consortia.
- Ensure development of proposals for bilateral and multilateral donors as well as foundations, taking into account HEKS/EPER's quality standards and procedures.
- Ensure high quality grant management and reporting compliant with donor requirements.
- Coordinate and collaborate with the acquistion and fundraising focal points.
- Ensure the visibility and communication of HEKS/EPER within the country via different suitable channels from print communication to social media presence, ensuring qualiy and compliance with HEKS standards.
Leadership, Human Resources, Security Management, and Administration

- Live and implement HEKS/EPER's mission statement, values, and policies.
- Apply a caring and supporting role, creating an atmosphere of open and constructive dialog and coach the staff in their professional development, leading to a high performance.
- Lead and supervise the team and ensure compliance to local laws and obligations, and the guidelines of HEKS/EPER.
- Foster an environment that motivates innovation and creativity.
- Responsible that the country office disposes of legally sound staff regulations, salary scales, etc. in line with the FFAG.
- Recruit new employees of CO, negotiate contracts and job descriptions as well as salaries according to FFAG.
- Responsible for the overall security and safety management of HEKS/EPER's staff, operations and assets in country; including responsibility for development, review of and adherence to the country security plan.
- Ensure the safety and security of staff by regularly reviewing and adapting security protocols and procedures, including the national security plan. Proactively ensure that team members operate in a secure environment and are familiar with policies.
- Liaise with the security officer and the geographical manager at headquarters on critical events, high-risk periods, incident reports or changes in security policy.
Representation, Networking, and Learning

- Represent HEKS/EPER towards the government, the public and other international, regional and local organisations, consortium and networks including the Act Alliances structures.
- Represent HEKS/EPER as employer towards the HEKS/EPER staff in the country.
- Encourage networking and exchanges of experience, create connections within the CO, among partners, grassroots organisations, other group and with governmental bodies.
- Participate and engage proactively in coordination forums at the national level, including the INGO Forum and the National Humanitarian Team (among others), influencing advocacy efforts and raising priority issues on the ground to the highest level.
- Ensure learning and knowledge sharing in country and contribute to HEKS/EPER's global cooperation strategy, policy development and learning, participate in GC Forums and Regional Meetings.
- Provide relevant information and communication materials to HEKS/EPER Communications on request and on own initiative.
To be successful you bring:

 

Qualifications and Experience:

- Relevant university degree at Master's level or other relevant experience
- Proven track record of leading teams
- Minimum 5 years' work experience at senior management level in designing, managing and implementing internationally financed cooperation projects
- Track record in successful acquisition and implementation of internationally funded projects (in consortia, through partner organisations and self-implemented)
- Profound knowledge of international humanitarian aid and regional context in DRC
- Strong commitment to a Human right based approach and HEKS/EPER's values and strategy.
- Proven will and skill to coordinate and to work in cooperation and consortiums with other agencies and state authorities.
- Strong expertise in operational mission development
- Knowledge of major humanitarian donors, specifically USAID-BHA, ECHO, SDC and the United Nations
Skills and Capabilities

- Team leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication, representation and networking skills and interest
- Experience and strong capabilities in strategy development and programme implementation
- Good knowledge of the international cooperation sector in the country an asset
- Excellent analytical, conceptual and writing skills
- Sound financial management skills
- Working attitude characterized by initiative, integrity, effectiveness, cooperation, participation, and respect
- Sound ICT skills
- Experience in working in fragile contexts
- Available for extended local, national and international travel
- Experience with security management
- Readiness to take the overall responsibility for the country program and to take decisions in time
- Mandatory French and English skills
What you can expect from us:

- An interesting and challenging position in a dynamic international environment
- Duration: one year with possible extension
- A competitive salary package
- Insurance package
- Accommodation provided by HEKS
- Location: North Kivu, DRC
- Start date: 1st Dezember 2025 or by agreement
Would you like to join the HEKS/EPER team? We are looking forward to your complete application in English (CV, Cover letter and certificates) exclusively via our online portal.

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis. HEKS/EPER reserves the right to select a candidate prior to the deadline.

For further information about HEKS/EPER, please consult our website https://en.heks.ch/.


To be successful you bring:

Qualifications and Experience:

- Relevant university degree at Master's level or other relevant experience
- Proven track record of leading teams
- Minimum 5 years' work experience at senior management level in designing, managing and implementing internationally financed cooperation projects
- Track record in successful acquisition and implementation of internationally funded projects (in consortia, through partner organisations and self-implemented)
- Profound knowledge of international humanitarian aid and regional context in DRC
- Strong commitment to a Human right based approach and HEKS/EPER's values and strategy.
- Proven will and skill to coordinate and to work in cooperation and consortiums with other agencies and state authorities.
- Strong expertise in operational mission development
- Knowledge of major humanitarian donors, specifically USAID-BHA, ECHO, SDC and the United Nations
Skills and Capabilities

- Team leadership and management skills
- Excellent communication, representation and networking skills and interest
- Experience and strong capabilities in strategy development and programme implementation
- Good knowledge of the international cooperation sector in the country an asset
- Excellent analytical, conceptual and writing skills
- Sound financial management skills
- Working attitude characterized by initiative, integrity, effectiveness, cooperation, participation, and respect
- Sound ICT skills
- Experience in working in fragile contexts
- Available for extended local, national and international travel
- Experience with security management
- Readiness to take the overall responsibility for the country program and to take decisions in time
- Mandatory French and English skills
Associate, Cloud Architect- Azure
Purpose of Job

Step into a pivotal role where architecture meets innovation. As a Technology Architect in our Cloud and DevOps squads, you'll shape the future of the Bank's technology estate by designing scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions that deliver real business impact. From Azure to Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines to Infrastructure as Code, you'll guide engineering teams to bring elegant, robust designs to life. This is your chance to define how enterprise platforms evolve, ensuring agility, resilience, and modernisation across both cloud and on-premise environments.

You'll thrive at the crossroads of strategy and delivery, influencing enterprise-wide decisions while working hands-on with cutting-edge tools and practices. Collaborating with architects, product teams, and senior stakeholders, you'll translate vision into actionable designs, champion innovation, and drive adoption of best practices across Cloud and DevOps. If you're ready to make your mark as a trusted leader in shaping next-generation platforms, with the autonomy to innovate and the scope to transform, this is the opportunity to do it.

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

- Ensure all technical designs and implementation plans align with the Bank's IT Strategy, including Cyber Security governance, IT Service Management practices, and Quality First principles. Operate within the Agile Framework, collaborating closely with teams to deliver business value efficiently and effectively. Contribute to the Enterprise Architecture Community of Practice and maintain architecture documentation for your area of specialism, supporting consistent architecture practices and knowledge sharing.
- Translate enterprise, capability, and solution architecture strategies into coherent, effective, and elegant low-level designs that maximise business value. Define and document implementation approaches, guiding engineering teams in interpreting and operationalising these designs. Collaborate with Business Analysts, Engineers, Solution Architects, and Product teams within squads or capabilities to ensure alignment and successful delivery. Contribute to harmonisation of systems and infrastructure, and adapt architecture as needed to meet current and future project requirements, while ensuring agility, scalability, and resilience across the technology stack.
- Collaborate with architecture peers to analyse enterprise business context and strategic trends to shape future-state technology architecture. Define principles, models, and migration plans that guide technology decision-making and align with budget and capital planning cycles. Propose and support the adoption of innovative technologies to modernise and transform the IT estate. Guide the development of architecture deliverables, including low-level and high-level designs, and conduct technology evaluations and market research to support informed decisions. Support presentations and recommendations to governance bodies such as Technology and Programme Steering Committees.
- Responsible for the Technology Architecture of Cloud and DevOps Squads and their integrations as part of Platform Architecture
- The technologies in scope include the following, which will develop in line with our evolving strategy
- Microsoft Azure Containers and associated orchestration tools.
- Enterprise scale applications, API Gateways, high availability architectures, load balancing and disaster recovery.
- RBAC (Role Based Access Control)
- Design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines including production deployments
- Configuration management, Observability, Package, Provisioning (IaC tools)
- Applying Cloud and DevOps tooling and practices to optimise on-premise workloads
- Technology to support the migration of workloads between on-premise and hyperscale cloud environments.
- Support the integration and re-architecting of applications to operate in hyperscale cloud environments.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly, both in written and verbal formats, particularly when engaging with stakeholders.

• Experience in capturing technical requirements and documenting them in written and pictorial (e.g. PowerPoint, Visio).

• Experience in engaging with business and IT stakeholders to gather requirements and ensure alignment between architecture and business goals.

• Educated to degree level or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant experience.

• Experience working within Agile, DevOps, and product-aligned teams, contributing to sprint-based and continuous delivery.

• Demonstrable experience working within TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) with deep understanding of its application.

• Experience in designing, implementing and supporting hyperscale cloud architectures.

• Experience in designing, implementing and supporting microservice oriented, containerised solutions.

• Experience in supporting the development of DevOps ways of working across traditional teams.

• Understanding of software development principles and troubleshooting application issues.

• Understanding of infrastructure management principles, FinOps tuning and troubleshooting practices.

• Understanding of performance monitoring approaches.

• Experience in working with Managed Service Providers and Professional Service Partners.

• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Terraform or similar for automating workflows.

• Candidates should hold recognised DevOps certifications or be able to demonstrate equivalent practical experience. Preferred certifications include:

- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
- Docker Certified Associate (DCA)
- Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert
- Terraform Associate Certification
 

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and believe we operate at our best when collaborating 3 days a week in person (minimum).

The EBRD environment provides you with:

- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
 

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

 

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Regional Security Intern
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.


The UNDP Security Office is a client-oriented Centre of Excellence for Security Risk Management, focusing on high-quality, timely and effective support and advisory services, helping clients to assure an environment for safe programme delivery. The Security Office is responsible for providing effective Security Risk Management advice and support at all levels (HQ, Regional, Country Office and Project), within the overall UN Security Management System, thereby enabling security of UNDP operations, programmes, and personnel globally. 

The Security Office Intern – Security Analysis and Operations – will work within the structure of the UNDP Regional Security Advisor office for Europe and Central Asia, researching and monitoring the security situation in the region, contributing to maintaining security information awareness of all aspects which could potentially affect the safety and security of the UNDP personnel and operations in field environments. 

The UNDP RSA RBEC internship provides an exciting opportunity for candidates interested in enhancing their understanding of: i) mandates and operations of the United Nations Development Programme in its efforts to provide support for achieving SDGs; ii) Corporate Security Risk Management Systems, specifically the UN Security Management System; iii) processes of security analysis, threat and risk identification and security management strategies in complex environments; iv) planning and implementing strategic processes and security policy. 

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Knowledge Management and Research: 
• Performing comprehensive, and accessible unclassified research of online media and other open sources of information, daily situation reports, incident reports, analysis, drafting advisories and dissemination. 
• Providing timely and accurate information on current conflicts and security threat warnings directly to RSO decision makers; 
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of events relating to the security environment. 
• Assist in the process of developing security advisories for clients in the Europe and Central Asia Region; 
• Assist in the process of developing topic and strategic assessments on trends of security threats in the region. 
Security Operations Management: 
• Monitoring security incident trends that may affect UNDP personnel, assets and operations; 
• Monitoring international security frameworks, policy implementation and crisis preparedness; 
• Adjusting developed information on threats and trends of security incidents to changes in the operational security environment; 
• Supporting Emergency Response and Crisis Management situations; 
• Drafting situation and operational reports, lessons-learnt reports 
Security Coordination: 
• Supports liaison and coordination activities with partner organizations and counterparts; 
• Attending conferences and meetings where relevant, providing meeting minutes, outcome notes, briefings and profiles; 
• Support team events and training workshops; 
• Performing other related duties as assigned. 


 

Competencies

- Interest and motivation in working in an international organization; 
- Outgoing and initiative-taking person with a goal-oriented mind-set; 
- Communicates effectively when working in teams and independently; 
- Good in organizing and structuring various tasks and responsibilities; 
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability; 
- Responds positively to feedback and differing points of view; 
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude; 
- Excellent analytical skills, good research skills and a solid understanding of international political/security/economic developments and trends; 
- Identifies priority activities and assignments; 
- Attention to details; 
- Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations; 
- Remains calm in stressful situations; 
- Proficient writing and communication skills, for a range of different audiences and media; 
 

Required Skills and Experience

Education: 

• Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme, or higher) in European or Eurasian Studies, International Political Economy, Politics and International Relations, International Relations, Peace and Security, International Security Studies, Strategic Studies, Interdisciplinary studies, Military studies, Police studies, or any equivalent studies; 
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent); in European or Eurasian Studies, International Political Economy, Politics and International Relations, International Relations, Peace and Security, International Security Studies, Strategic Studies, Interdisciplinary studies, Military studies, Police studies, or any equivalent studies; 
• Or have recently graduated with a university degree in European or Eurasian Studies, International Political Economy, Politics and International Relations, International Relations, Peace and Security, International Security Studies, Strategic Studies, Interdisciplinary studies, Military studies, Police studies, or any equivalent studies; (as defined in (a) and (b) above) 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: 

• Experience in data collection and analysis in the field of social sciences is an asset; 
• Proficient writing and communication skills, for a range of different audiences and media; 
• Experience working collaboratively in a team structure in a multicultural environment is an asset. 
IT skills: 
• Knowledge and a proficient user of Microsoft Office productivity tools, including Excel; 
• Knowledge of mapping, information and GIS systems and information management data bases is an asset. 
Language skills: 
• Excellent communication skills, and writing capabilities in English, with proven ability to take complex ideas and messages and communicate them effectively and creatively to a multitude of stakeholders and audiences; 
• Speaks and writes clearly, concisely and effectively 
• Knowledge of Russian or other UN languages is an advantage. 
 

 

INTERNSHIP CONDITIONS 
• 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 will receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations. 
• 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 must submit the following documents: 
• Official letter from the University confirming enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme; 
• 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. 
• 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. 
 

Disclaimer


 

[Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm) 


 

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 


 

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.


 

Applicant information about UNDP rosters


 

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.


 

Non-discrimination


 

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 


 

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 


 

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Praktikant:in Projektpartnerschaften & Philanthropie (80-100%)
Helvetas ist eine erfahrene Schweizer Entwicklungsorganisation. Unser Ziel ist eine gerechte Welt, in der alle Menschen selbstbestimmt in Würde und Sicherheit leben, die natürlichen Ressourcen nachhaltig nutzen und zur Umwelt Sorge tragen. 

 

Für die Stärkung der Abteilung Marketing und Kommunikation in Zürich suchen wir ab 01.03.2026 oder nach Vereinbarung für 12 Monate Sie als Praktikant:in Projektpartnerschaften & Philanthropie (80-100%).

 

IHRE AUFGABEN

Sie unterstützen das Team Projektpartnerschaften und Philanthropie, das für die Zusammenarbeit mit Stiftungen, privaten Grossspenderinnen und -spendern, Firmen und anderen Institutionen verantwortlich ist. Dabei erfahren Sie viel über moderne Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und die notwendige Mittelbeschaffung für Projekte.

 

In dieser Funktion übernehmen Sie folgende Aufgaben:

- Verfassen von Projektanträgen und -berichten zuhanden der verschiedenen Geldgeber
- Entwerfen und Übersetzen verschiedener Texte für die Kommunikation mit den Geldgebern
- Recherche von Hintergrundinformationen zu Stiftungen, Firmen, etc.
- Erstellen von Powerpoint-Präsentationen zu spezifischen Projekten
- Unterstützung der Organisation und Durchführung verschiedener Events, inklusive Vor- und Nachbereitung
- Unterstützung verschiedener Tätigkeiten wie Akquisition, Datenbankpflege, Versände, Verdankungen, etc.
 

ANFORDERUNGEN

- Bachelor oder gleichwertige Ausbildung in Kommunikation, Übersetzung, angewandte Sprachen, Journalismus, Marketing oder in einem ähnlichen Bereich
- Erfahrung im Verfassen, Redigieren und Übersetzen von Texten, sowie grosses Talent für Kommunikation und Sprache
- Stillsicheres Deutsch sowie sehr gute Englisch- und Französischkenntnisse, Spanischkenntnisse von Vorteil
- Teamfähige, kommunikative und zuverlässige Persönlichkeit, die auch in hektischen Situationen den Überblick behält
- Interesse an Fundraising, Marketing, Kommunikation sowie an der internationalen Entwicklungszusammenarbeit
 

UNSER ANGEBOT

Eine interessante und abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einer modernen Non-Profit Organisation, ein en­;gagiertes und motiviertes Team sowie eine tolle Unternehmenskultur im Zentrum von Zürich (5 Gehminuten vom Hauptbahnhof). Der monatliche Bruttopraktikumslohn reicht je nach Hochschlussabschluss und Berufserfahrung von 3'200 bis 3'800CHF.

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre komplette Bewerbung mit Motivationsschreiben, Lebenslauf und Zeugniskopien via unserem Online Recruiting Portal. Für weitere Informationen kontaktieren Sie bitte Barbara Mangold (044 368 67 93) Co-Head Project Partnerships & Philanthropie, und besuchen Sie unsere Website www.helvetas.org.
 

 

 

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EdTech for Good Intern (2 vacancies), Global Learning Innovation Hub
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, opportunity

The Office of Innovation (OOI) is a creative, interactive, and agile team in UNICEF. We sit at a unique intersection, where an organization that works on huge global issues meets the start-up thinking, the technology, and the partners that turn this energy into scalable solutions.

The Global Learning Innovation Hub within OOI has been established in Helsinki with the mission to radically transform education around the world by making it a wonderful adventure for every child. The Hub contributes to UNICEF's Digital Education Strategy and has the bold ambition to become a global "home for the architects of the future of learning" and help solve the learning crisis as well as imagine and develop alternative learning futures for all children

[The EdTech for Good Framework](https://www.learningcabinet.org/edtech-for-good-framework/), developed by the UNICEF Global Learning Innovation Hub in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, ARM, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and a network of transdisciplinary partners, provides a global standard for evaluating and curating safe, impactful, and scalable education technology (EdTech) tools. It prioritizes evidence, data security, and adaptabilityadvocating for an EdTech ecosystem where innovation enhances learning and meets the diverse needs of all learners.

Putting this framework into action, [the Learning Cabinet](https://www.learningcabinet.org/)a global curation platform for safe, equitable, and scalable EdTech innovations; was beta-launched in November 2024. The platform connects education decision-makers, innovators, and partners to verified digital learning solutions aligned with UNICEF's Digital Education Strategy and the EdTech for Good Framework.

Building on this foundation, [the Blue Unicorn Portfolio](https://www.unicef.org/digitaleducation/blue-unicorn-portfolio) identifies, supports, and accelerates proven EdTech solutions listed in the Learning Cabinet that demonstrate clear evidence of improving learning outcomes. Through strategic investment, acceleration support, and multi-country implementation opportunities, the portfolio strengthens UNICEF's mission to deliver safe, inclusive, and high-impact digital learning solutions through governments, UNICEF Country Offices, and global and local partners; ensuring both scalability and sustainability.

Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical skills with an interest in education innovation, digital learning systems, and the intersection of technology, policy, and equity. This internship offers the opportunity to engage with a global network of researchers, educators, innovators and partners while gaining hands-on experience in managing research and innovations processes, data synthesis, and strategic communications within an international development context.

 

Main responsibilities include:

After a comprehensive onboarding, candidates will be expected to perform support functions across the following thematic areas:

- Research and analysis: including desktop research around education technology frameworks, deep-diving in agreed areas of work around edtech for good, digital learning, edtech acceleration and implementation models; as well as dedicated support in research coordination and implementation in countries where EdTech for Good is active.
- Internal Support: including targeted support to Project Managers around a variety of topics on digital education, edtech acceleration and edtech modeling, edtech sustainability, among others (i.e: development of Briefing Notes and presentations for senior management and key external events and stakeholders)
- Communications: Coordinate with LIH Hub Communications to align core messaging and deliver timely social media and external outreach when launching new products, events and reports.
- Team Overall Support: Given the diverse range of projects within the LIH Hub, the intern may be called upon to assist with various tasks related to digital education, education technology, system strengthening, teacher empowerment, among others, either directly or indirectly, as needed.
 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Essential: 

- Currently enrolled in or recently graduated (within two years from date of graduation) with a degree in Education, Public Policy, International Development, Social Sciences, or related field.
- Previous work experience, including internships, in the education sector or digital education field would be considered an asset.
- Demonstrated interest in digital learning, education systems, or technology-enabled learning.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural, multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Experience using digital collaboration tools (e.g., Excel, Google Workspace, Miro, or Notion).
- Excellent writing and communication abilities in English.
- Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in French, Spanish or Arabic is desirable. 
 WORK ARRANGEMENT:

The duty station is UNICEF's Global Learning Innovation Hub's offices in Helsinki, Finland. 

Please note that Global Learning Innovation Hub cannot sponsor visas for candidates who do not already have the right to work in Finland. To be considered for this internship, applicants must meet the following requirements. 

Conditions:

- Age: Interns must be at least 18 years
- Have good academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
- Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office.
- Have no other relatives in the line of authority which the intern will report to.
- Individuals must have proof of medical insurance covering the time and location of their internship.
- This internship will be delivered on a full-time commitment. 
- Individuals are expected to provide their own laptop. 
- Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend (unless already in receipt of any support for the internship from a third party). 
- Individuals must fund their own travel and living expenses. 
- Individuals are responsible for arranging any visa or immigration requirements.
Employment: There is no expectancy of employment at the end of the internship.

Please see attached Terms of Reference (TOR) [EdTech for Good Internship TOR.pdf](https://secure.dc7.pageuppeople.com/apply/TransferRichTextFile.ashx?sData=UFUtVjMtnSrAXvwuvFMR-7IaobgCNJmVpSKTD3j3XUIA3hVVj7k2KYd_mUlPC0qHq5ECk_xtU1CmF4PkkadOUPfUlrryD-fA19Xcxc1sIPTSuPkGY2lljS458qG4z7CEwBI2ue4qMOwPSPPZgrL0RemB3pd0yQ~~)

How to apply:

Interested applicant is required to submit an application via the online portal, and attach a CV and Cover Letter.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability ([CRITAS](https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues)).

To view our competency framework, please visit [here.](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf)

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.

UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include, for example, accessible software, travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment.

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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles 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.

Remarks: 

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.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 

Contact: For any queries, please contact: swe-ooi-recruitments@unicef.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Public Fundraising Manager (80%)
Für unsere Geschäftsstelle in Luzern suchen wir per sofort oder nach Vereinbarung eine motivierte und selbstständige Persönlichkeit, die mit Leidenschaft und Professionalität unsere Mittelbeschaffung im Bereich freie Spenden weiterentwickelt und sichert.

 

Public Fundraising Manager (80%)

 

Ihre Hauptaufgaben

- Planung, Umsetzung und Kontrolle unserer Public-Fundraising-Massnahmen (z.B. Direct Mails und Telefonaktionen)

- Steuerung und Qualitätskontrolle externer Dienstleister (z.B. Agenturen, Druckereien, Adressbroker etc.)

- Pflege und Ausbau der Beziehung zu bestehenden Spender:innen sowie telefonische und schriftliche Verdankung eingehender Spenden

- Monitoring und Analyse der Kampagnenergebnissen und Aufbereitung von Auswertungen

- Enge Zusammenarbeit mit Mitarbeitenden in Kommunikation und Online-Fundraising für ein integriertes Spendenmarketing

- Ausbau des Bereichs Legate & Erbschaften

- Mitarbeit bei Prozessen rund um das Spendenmanagement (inkl. Pflege und Auswertung der Datenbank)

- Unterstützung bei bereichsübergreifenden Projekten wie Veranstaltungen, Strategieentwicklung oder Publikationen

 

Ihr Profil

- Erfahrung im Fundraising, Marketing oder einem vergleichbaren Bereich

- Freude an Konzeption, Planung und Analyse von Fundraising-Massnahmen

- Versierter Umgang mit Datenbanken und Monitoring-Tools

- Stilsichere Deutschkenntnisse sowie gute Englischkenntnisse (Französisch von Vorteil)

- Selbständige, strukturierte, proaktive und ergebnisorientierte Arbeitsweise

- Ausgeprägtes Beziehungsnetzwerk in relevanten Fachbereichen und Stakeholdergruppen

- Fähigkeit, bereichsübergreifend zu arbeiten, Projektteams zu koordinieren (auch mit Agenturen) und Abteilungen effektiv zu vernetzen, um gemeinsame Ziele zu erreichen

- Kommunikationsstärke und Begeisterung am persönlichen Kontakt mit Spender:innen

- Interesse an internationaler Zusammenarbeit und globaler Gesundheit

 

Wir bieten Ihnen

Es erwartet Sie eine sinnstiftende Tätigkeit in einer etablierten Schweizer NGO mit 100-jähriger Geschichte. Bei SolidarMed werden Sie Teil eines kompetenten und interdisziplinären Teams an einem inspirierenden Arbeitsplatz unweit des Bahnhofs Luzern. Moderne Arbeitsbedingungen inklusive Jahresarbeitszeit und der Möglichkeit für Home-Office sind für uns eine Selbstverständlichkeit. Dazu gehören auch überdurchschnittliche Sozialleistungen und individuelle Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten.

 

Weitere Auskünfte erteilt Ihnen gerne Pierina Maibach, Leiterin Kommunikation und Fundraising unter Tel. 041 310 66 60.

 

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre vollständige Bewerbung mit Angabe Ihrer Lohnvorstellungen bis spätestens 21. November 2025 [ausschliesslich über unser Online-Portal](https://app.reflinejobs.io/2008/0033/apply).
Associate Director, Head of FP&A for Banking & Treasury
Purpose of Job

The Associate Director, Head of Banking and Treasury FP&A leads FP&A's finance business partnering engagement for Banking and Treasury including financial planning, business analysis / insight, direct cost of Banking & Treasury and management reporting. This is a visible and important role in promoting sound financial management and techniques across the Banking and Treasury to facilitate financial sustainability. 

In the conduct of its business, the incumbent engages with a large internal client base, including the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, and senior business leaders across the Banking & Treasury.

 

Background

The Banking & Treasury function combines cost management, profitability and returns focus, bringing together all key aspects of P&L dynamics. The main outputs of the team include the Bank's three-year Strategy Implementation Plan, incorporating the annual Budget that is approved by the Board of Directors normally in December each year and supporting. The key document co-ordinated by the team is the Bank's three-year Strategy Implementation Plan incorporating the annual Budget that is approved by the Board of Directors normally in December each year.

The team coordinates the setting of the Banking and Treasury's financial plans and monitoring its execution at the total level and by department through a business partner function, supported by reporting and analytics.

 

Facts / Scale

- Management of a team of 4 (2 Principals;2 Associates/Analysts)
- Management of the key functions (teams):
- Banking and Treasury Business Partnering function (covering department with a total revenue of approx. €1.2bn and cost of €204m)
- Interaction with all senior management across the Banking & Treasury, ExCom, and Board committee
 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

- Responsible for leading the annual strategy implementation planning (SIP) process for Banking & Treasury, translating the objectives of the Strategic Capital Framework (SCF) into a 3-year business and financial plan.
- Leads the development and coordination of the Banking and Treasury's overall planning and forecasting and annual budget proposal (a key component of the annual Strategy Implementation Plan).
- Engages and partners with Executive Committee members, senior business leaders and Human Resources and Organisational Development to budget, forecasting and support workforce planning and other strategic Bank initiatives enabling optimisation of resources.
- Develop and embed quarterly forecasting process.
- Develop and provide "what if "and sensitivity analysis as part of the forecasting framework.
 

Profitability and Performance Management 

- Responsible for establishing and maintaining relevant and insightful financial and business performance analytics to support the decision-making process and the delivery of Banking & Treasury's strategy and objectives.
- Working with the Capital and Liquidity team to develop RAROC targets and thresholds for sector, product and geography deals to support pricing decision-making and monitor their effectiveness.
- Leads Finance engagement with Banking & Treasury senior leaders to facilitate P&L optimisation, within the agreed strategy.
- Directs engagement with Banking & Treasury senior leaders to promote a greater understanding of financial data and analytics, as well as its enhanced role in decision-making.
 

Cost Management

- Establish and embed sound cost management practices. Monitor and control cost budgets. Develop cost analytics across various dimensions to support the cost-efficiency agenda and inform resource allocation decisions.
- Challenge the business on rethinking and improving the current operating model in target areas to improve efficiency.
 

Reporting

- Leads continuous improvement of the Banking and Treasury reporting, actively cooperating with teams in Finance and across the organisation, to ensure a consistent approach to data governance and maximise the impact of the reporting and analytical solution.
- Ensure the provision of quality management information to key stakeholders and decision-makers (including the Executive Committee) to support the review and formulation of new business plans and proposals.
- Building of market practice and own experience and leads continued improvement of costs management process.
 

Operational Excellence

- Leverage understanding and experience of best practices in P&L management to review and enhance approaches to cost management (including cost efficiency) across the Bank.
- Building of market practice and own experience and leads continued improvement of costs management process.
- Engages with stakeholders to understand their requirement of the team, and provide meaningful and insightful support.
- Constantly identifies ways for increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of the P&L namely by automating processes, improving data quality and adopting market best practices, hence freeing up resources for more added value activities such as business partnering and analytics.
 

People Management

- Leads, manages and develops the Banking & Treasury FP&A partnering team to enable effective and efficient delivery of functional objectives.
- Builds an effective business partnering function and leverage its capabilities to support long-term financial sustainability and planning and to provide value-added, forward-looking insight to aid decision-making.
- Builds a culture of continuous improvements and "thinking outside the box" to deliver performance in line with strategic objectives and consistent with the EBRD's values.
- This job description is not limited to the responsibilities and the incumbent may be requested to perform other relevant duties as required by the business needs.
 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

- Relevant Master's degree or equivalent experience
- Qualified accountant/ CFA qualified/ and significant post-qualification experience
- Extensive stakeholder management skills with a focus on influencing and negotiation skills, particularly at the senior level
- Proven track record of managing a business partnering function
- Strong engagement and coaching skills
- Extensive practical experience in P&L drivers and FP&A for Financial Services
- Strong financial modelling skills and familiarity with financial systems
- Demonstrated project management and implementation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work under a high degree of independence and to balance competing priorities
- Forward-thinking mind-set and commitment to continuous improvement and creating innovative solutions
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and ability to engage audiences and buy in support for ideas
 

What is it like to work at the EBRD?

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

The EBRD environment provides you with:

- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
 

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.

 

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Young Professionals Program - PL6
THE BANK:

Established in 1964, the African Development Bank Group is the premier pan-African development institution, promoting economic growth and social progress across the continent. There are 81 member states, including 54 in Africa (Regional Member Countries (RMC)). The Bank's development agenda is delivering financial and technical support for transformative projects that will significantly reduce poverty through inclusive and sustainable economic growth in Africa.

In line with the Ten-Year Strategy (2024 – 2033), Four Cardinal Points have been defined to ensure greater developmental impact and accelerate the Bank's delivery for Africa, namely: (i) Unlock Africa's Capital Power, (ii) Rebuild Africa's Financial Sovereignty, (iii) Turn Demographics into a Dividend and (iv) Build Resilient Infrastructure, Add Real Value.

The Bank Group will pursue this objective by:

- Mobilizing and allocating resources for investment in RMCs; and
- Providing policy advice and technical assistance to support development efforts.
The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is part of a wider strategic Talent Management Framework which helps the Bank to focus on the youths and to deliver on the Ten-Year Strategy.

 

OBJECTIVE OF THE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PROGRAM (YPP)

The Young Professionals Program (YPP) is a diversity focused talent development program, to create a leadership pipeline and workforce of the future for the Bank. This program offers exceptional career opportunities to talented young professionals with the ethos of future development specialists. It is a strategic talent development program designed to:

- Develop a professional pipeline of workforce of the future for the Bank;
- Nurture potential development specialists and professional talent for the Bank; and
- Contribute to the Bank's diversity targets.
KEY FEATURES OF THE YP PROGRAM

The Program targets high-potential, best-in-class young professionals with a strong passion for Africa's development and transformation. It offers exceptional career opportunities to talented young professionals with outstanding academic and professional achievements, to make a difference for the development and transformation of the African continent. The Bank aims to attract highly qualified and motivated professionals from its member countries for a productive and rewarding career. Through the Young Professionals Program, the Bank ensures continuity and excellence in the management of its work programs and the provision of policy advice and services to its Regional Member Countries.

To facilitate their journey, onboarding and career development in the Bank, a number of tools have been put in place to support the YPs namely:

- Rotation
- Capacity Development
- Mentorship and coaching programs
- Graduation and integration into the bank
 Rotation

- The YP rotates into three different complexes in the Bank.
- The YP's first complex is one aligned or relevant to the skills identified during the recruitment process. After the first complex, the YP will have to undertake two other rotations, one of which may be in a Country or Regional Office.
- The first two years will be spent on mandatory rotational placements across the Bank's various functions. The rotations will essentially seek to achieve the following sequenced objectives:
 

- Rotation 1 – Demonstrate applied knowledge and experience (one year)
- Rotation 2 – Stretch and learn (one year)
- Rotation 3 – Transition (9 months, including 3 months) in a complex where one will graduate
Capacity Development

- A Professional and Personal Development Program is structured under the Young Professionals Learning Faculty with specific learning interventions delivered in phases.
- These learning interventions serve to deepen technical knowledge and build leadership skills required for effective delivery of assignments and future roles in the Bank. 
- The faculty includes onboard training courses, customized postgraduate program with a reputable institution, the Bank's Operations Academy, international certification programs etc.
- The YP Learning Faculty also includes on-the job training which requires immersion into various functional areas of the Bank for hands-on experience in projects and various work assignments.
 

Mentorship and Coaching Programs

The mentorship and coaching programs ensures a faster integration into the Bank's culture and offer a robust support mechanism from mentors, coaches and buddy groups.

 

Graduation and integration into the Bank

Only Young Professionals who have successfully completed the YP Learning Faculty, three mandatory rotations, mentoring program, exhibited high performance and high potential, and no ethics related issues, will be integrated into the Bank's workforce, automatically graduating at PL5 grade level. 

 

 

THE PROGRAM (YPP) STRATEGIC FOCUS AREAS FOR 2025 INTAKE:

The Bank seeks to recruit Young Professionals in different disciplines and specializations which are aligned to the new Ten-Year Strategy (TYS), the Four Cardinal Points, and the People Strategy, as summarised below:

Ten-Year Strategy (TYS)

The Five Priority areas are summarised as follows:

- Light up and power Africa: Promote access to modern and affordable energy for all.
- Feed Africa: Achieve food security for Africa, through the transformation of agriculture.
- Industrialise Africa: Establish African manufacturing as an engine of job creation.
- Integrate Africa: Promote regional integration and value chains, as foundations for a more productive and integrated African economy.
- Improve the quality of life of the people of Africa: Focus on enhancing the living standards of Africans, particularly women and youths to enable them to achieve their potential
 

The Bank's Four Cardinal Points

The Four Cardinal Points have been defined, to accelerate the Bank's delivery for Africa, namely:

- Unlock Africa's Capital Power
- Rebuild Africa's Financial Sovereignty
- Turn Demographics into a Dividend and
- Build Resilient Infrastructure, Add Real Value
It is worth highlighting that for the 2025 intake, the Bank will focus on skills relevant to the Bank's Ten Year Strategy and Four Cardinal Points, as follows:

Information Technology Management, including Digitalisation, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity; Agriculture; Human Capital and Youth Employment; Engineering; Investment Management; Operations Management & Programming; Procurement; Delivery & Performance Monitoring; Risk Management; Financial Management; Resources Mobilisation, Capacity Development; Governance, Natural Resources and Knowledge Management; Economics, Statistics and Data Management; Human Resources Management; Real Estate and General Services Management; Translation and Interpretation; Communication; Legal; Corporate Governance & Advisory Functions and any other fields.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

The Bank is an equal opportunity employer. To this end, the Bank is committed to achieving and maintaining a diverse workforce that reflects its culture. The Young Professional Program targets motivated and high-potential individuals from the Bank's member countries.

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:

- Bearer of citizenship of a [member country](https://www.afdb.org/en/about-us/corporate-information/members) of the Bank.
- 32 years of age or younger by 30th of November 2025.
- Master's degree in any discipline that is relevant to the business of the Bank, with outstanding academic credentials.
- At least 3 years' post-graduate work experience in areas related to the Bank's Ten-Year Strategy and Four Cardinal Points.
- Hands-on experience on the African continent or in other developing regions.
- Passion for Africa's development.
- Capacity to leverage knowledge, share and coach others - work effectively in teams with displayed high adaptability to a diverse environment.
- Teamwork, negotiation, client orientation, communication, strategic perspective, leadership and project management skills.
- Strong analytical & reporting skills, entrepreneurial drive, results-orientation and problem-solving capability.
- High business acumen and innovative mindset.
- Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English or French, preferably with a working knowledge of the other language.
- Ability to work in a digital environment and embrace technology as it
evolves.
- Willingness to work and live in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, the Bank's Headquarters and any other country where the Bank may require the services.
- Proficiency in the use of standard MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Practical knowledge of SAP systems will be an advantage.
- Ability to travel continentally when required.
The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer.

- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Nationals from the following member countries are strongly encouraged to apply: Argentina, Austria, Brazil, Cape Verde, China, Comoros, Eritrea, Equatorial Guinea, Eswatini, Finland, Ireland, Kuwait, Libya, Luxembourg, Namibia, Netherlands, Norway, Sao Tome & Principe, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles, South Korea. South Sudan, Sweden and Turkey.

THIS IS A THREE-YEAR PROGRAM AND IS CLASSIFIED AS INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT, WHICH ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Legal Affairs Specialist - P4
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 for as long as we are needed. 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 professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit [our website](https://www.unicef.org/) to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

 

For every child, commitment

UNICEF's Legal Team in the Office of the Executive Director supports the organization's business units around the world – our clients – by delivering strategic legal solutions through collaboration. We provide legal advice that is risk-informed, timely, responsive, and pragmatic. We empower clients and build their capacity to self-help. We proactively engage with clients to anticipate trends and challenges and develop systemic solutions; and we protect UNICEF by identifying legal, reputational and other risks, and helping to mitigate those risks. Our lawyers are based in several UNICEF locations, including in Rome, Italy. 

The Legal Affairs Specialist will provide legal advice to internal clients on data protection matters, including interpretation of the Policy on Personal Data and Privacy and related regulatory documents, data protection in relation to a broad spectrum of agreement and MOUs, and any other data protection matters, as well as supporting other business units globally on a broad spectrum of legal matters ranging from commercial contracts, disputes, and institutional matters. Legal Affairs Specialist will report to the Senior Legal Affairs Specialist who reports to the Chief Legal Counsel.

We seek to hire an experienced lawyer to join the Legal Team in Rome, Italy under a fixed -term appointment. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of extension subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance. 

 

How can you make a difference? 

Members of the UNICEF Legal Team are expected to be open-minded and resourceful, responsive, and dynamic, transparent and approachable, and clear and authoritative. The overall direction of the Legal Team is set by the Chief Legal Counsel in New York.

The Legal Affairs Specialist will is expected to work autonomously, collaborating regularly with other team members, all under the supervision of the Senior Legal Affairs Specialist.

The Legal Affairs Specialist will act as the lead lawyer to:

 

1. Provide substantive legal advice in the following areas from a data protection and privacy perspective:

1.) partnerships with governments and international financial institutions;

2.) commercial and financial transactions;

3.) institutional matters, including privileges and immunities;

4.) policy development and interpretation

5.) human resources matter (except tribunal cases)

6.) dispute resolution

2. Collaborate closely with the UNICEF Data Protection Team, as well as with teams across the organization, at the headquarters / divisional level, and at the regional and country office level, in widely varying development and humanitarian contexts.

3. Leads on representing the Legal Team in the Data Protection Programme Working Group and providing inputs and advice as necessary. This includes advising on the development and roll-out of divisional and regional implementation plans. This may include development of tools and guidance and jointly providing training with the Data Protection Team. 

4. Leads on advising on and negotiating data protection framework agreements with key partners, as well as data processing agreements at all levels. This could also involve working on advising on strucuturing and governance of UNICEF digital products as well as related documentation. 

5. Advise on data breaches and remedial actions, as well as other information security incidents as needed. 

6. Advise on the legal interpretation of decisions, regulations, rules, procedures, and other elements of the UNICEF regulatory framework, including but not limited to UNICEF's Policy on Personal Data Protection & Privacy.

7. Develop and provide training and capacity building to teams across the organization; proactively share knowledge with other team members.

8. Support projects managed by the Team (legal knowledge management, office governance, case management) throughout their entire lifecycle, including design & planning, stakeholder engagement, monitoring & evaluation.

9. Take on other tasks and duties, as required.

The Legal Affairs Specialist will be expected to:

- Be alive to the bigger picture. Connect dots, identify trends, develop solutions. This involves taking ownership and having a sense of accountability over their portfolio as a whole, consciously answering the need for creativity and resourcefulness in all situations (i.e. show initiative, be proactive, create and use networks, think outside the box). 
- Take leadership in action and be responsive with client, while keeping their supervisor posted. This involves communicating with the client regularly, maintaining high levels of responsiveness to the client, keeping their supervisor regularly informed and seeking their input and guidance appropriately, managing the expectations of the client and knowing when to escalate.
- Take charge – be responsible and be accountable. This involves:
- taking a risk-based approach, prioritizing and, where matters warrant their investment, applying a forward-looking strategic approach - demonstrating coherence, rigor and thought over their matters;
- being pro-active in stakeholder management, and following up on outstanding matters and queries; 
- being resourceful, for example, use networks to unlock matters. 
- Exercise good judgement on emerging challenges, especially where there is a need to escalate so as to avoid or overcome an impasse and involve their supervisor in a timely manner.
 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Minimum requirements:

- Education: A minimum of an advanced university law degree (for example. LL. B post-graduate; LL.M.; J.D.) in a relevant field of law (e.g. international law, commercial law) or equivalent is required. At the discretion of the Chief Legal Counsel, a first-level university law degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university law degree.
- Work Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law in a relevant field is required (e.g. data protection law). Experience in a law firm, in private practice or as in-house counsel, or in an international organization (UN and related organizations, international financial institutions, development banks, regional banks) is required. 
- Skills: 
- Demonstrated expertise in data protection law and practice is required.
- A constructive and client-oriented approach to resolution of problems is required.
- Excellent research, legal writing and drafting skills are required.
- Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills, excellent interpersonal skills with staff at all levels, and the ability to work with utmost discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters are required.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in another language, particularly one of the other official languages of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is also desirable.
Desirables:

- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desired.
 

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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf) and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage [Accessibility | UNICEF](https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact). Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible candidates from different backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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.

In this role, you will collaborate with colleagues across multiple locations. For effective collaboration, we encourage flexible working hours that accommodate different time zones while prioritizing staff wellbeing.

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Intern - Investigations Section (5 posts)
Background

 The Investigations Section of the Office of Audit and Investigations (OAI) is seeking to recruit five (5) interns for a period of six months, beginning on 1 February 2026. The Investigations Section of OAI is responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of misconduct, such as fraud, corruption, retaliation on whistleblowers, workplace harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority, violation or willful disregard of UNDP regulations, rules, and administrative instructions, which involve UNDP staff and other personnel. The Investigations Section also investigates allegations of fraud and other financial irregularities committed by contractors, implementing partners and other third parties deemed detrimental to UNDP. OAI conducts investigations in accordance with the UNDP Legal Framework for Addressing Non-Compliance with UN Standards of Conduct and the OAI Investigation Guidelines. This is a call for an internship for the period 2025. OAI will select the top five (5) applicants for this internship. Other qualified applicants will be placed in OAI's Roster for Internship under Investigations Sections.
 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) 

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.


 

Duties and Responsibilities

The interns provide support to the Investigations Section in the conduct of investigations into allegations of various types of wrongdoing. In carrying out this overall function, the interns may be requested to:
• Assist in reviewing cases reported to OAI to determine appropriate referrals;
• Assist in drafting documents and communications with respect to cases under investigation, including investigation plans, witness statements, investigation reports, closure reports and other documents;

• Assist in conducting interviews with complainants, witnesses and subjects;
• Assist in identifying, collating and analyzing potential evidence, including carrying out open-source
research and forensic reviews;
• Assist with editing investigation reports and other documents for quality assurance purposes;
• Undertake other related tasks as required.

 

Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity;
• Demonstrates the ability to remain objective, neutral, and independent;
• Displays cultural sensitivity;
• Produces timely, quality outputs;
• Exercises sound judgment/analysis;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks;
• Writes clearly and effectively; and
• Speaks clearly and convincingly.


 

 

Required Skills and Experience


Education:

It is important that the candidates applying satisfy the criteria below in order to be eligible for the internship, namely: at the
time of the application:

• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor's degree or equivalent)
• Be a graduate with a university degree (as defined above) obtained within one-year of the start of the
internship (e.g. must have graduated no earlier than 1 February 2025;
• If enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master's programme or higher) in
investigations, management, finance, law, international relations, international development, journalism or
related fields and be able to take on a full time 6-month internship starting 1 February 2026.
• Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this
program on a full time 6-month internship starting 1 February 2026.

Experience:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) required;
• Interest and/or experience in dealing with investigations, administrative and/or disciplinary law is
desirable;
• Experience in copy-editing and proof reading is desirable; and
• Experience conducting open-source research is desirable.

Working Languages:
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required;
• Fluency in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese is highly desirable.

Work arrangements:

• Internships are located at UNDP Headquarters in New York or can be home based;
• Internships will be full-time.

Application process: the application should contain the following uploaded as one file:
• Current curriculum vitae (CV);
• Original text of up to 500 words addressing the following question: (i) why you would like to be considered for the internship and your primary motivation to apply for this role; (ii) timeframe and availability for an internship with OAI;
• Please note that the UNDP jobsite system allows only one uploading of application document, so please make sure that you merge all your documents (CV/ Resume, Cover Letter etc. into a single file before uploading).

Terms and Conditions:
Internships within the UN system are subject to following conditions, which the candidates should familiarize themselves with prior to applying:
• Internship will be for a period of six months.
• Interns who are not financially supported by an institution or programme, such as a university, government, foundation, or scholarship programme, will receive a stipend in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. A stipend is intended to help cover basic daily expenses related to the internship, such as meals and transportation at the duty station, must be paid by the receiving office.
• Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, passports, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of: (a) The nominating institution, related institution, or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or (b) The intern.
• Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship with UNDP and must provide a medical certificate of good health prior to starting the internship. UNDP will not reimburse the medical insurance of the intern. Any costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship assignment will be the responsibility of the intern.
• UNDP accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to personal effects that may occur during the internship.

Subsequent Employment:
• The purpose of the internship programme is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern's studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship. Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Selected candidates must submit the following documents prior to being offered a Letter of Acceptance for Internship:
• A duly completed UNDP Internship Application Form;
• A signed UNDP Internship Agreement;
• Copy of updated CV/resume;
• Official letter from the university confirming current enrolment and graduation date;
• Copy of passport/national ID card;
• A copy of his/her school transcript;
• Letter of endorsement/recommendation from a Professor;
• Proof of both Medical and Life Insurance which is valid for the duty station and covers duration of the internship programme.

Female applicants and qualified applicants from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply. UNDP has zero tolerance for discrimination and does not discriminate on the basis of color, gender, or any other status.

 

Disclaimer

 [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm) 

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.


Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.


Non-discrimination

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. 

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 


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Legal Affairs Specialist o/p Brussels - P4
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 for as long as we are needed. 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 professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit [our website](https://www.unicef.org/) to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

 

For every child, commitment

UNICEF's Legal Team in the Office of the Executive Director supports the organization's business units around the world – our clients – by delivering strategic legal solutions through collaboration. We provide legal advice that is risk-informed, timely, responsive, and pragmatic. We empower clients and build their capacity to self-help. We proactively engage with clients to anticipate trends and challenges and develop systemic solutions; and we protect UNICEF by identifying legal, reputational and other risks, and helping to mitigate those risks. Our lawyers are based in several UNICEF locations, including Brussels, Belgium.

The Legal Affairs Specialist in Brussels will advise internal clients on UNICEF's arrangements with multilateral climate funds, international financial institutions, financial service providers, private sector fundraising and digital payments systems, financial transactions, as well as supporting other business units globally on a broad spectrum of legal matters ranging from commercial contracts, disputes, and institutional matters. The Legal Affairs Specialist in Brussels will report to the Senior Legal Affairs Specialist in Brussels who reports to the Chief Legal Counsel.

We seek to hire an experienced lawyer to join the Legal Team in Brussels under a fixed -term appointment. The initial appointment will be for two years, with the possibility of extension subject to organizational needs and satisfactory performance.

 

How can you make a difference? 

Members of the UNICEF Legal Team are expected to be open-minded and resourceful, responsive, and dynamic, transparent and approachable, and clear and authoritative. The overall direction of the Legal Team is set by the Chief Legal Counsel in New York.

The Legal Affairs Specialist will is expected to work autonomously, collaborating regularly with other team members, all under the supervision of the Senior Legal Affairs Specialist. S/He will manage a large portfolio of legal projects and files, ranging across the organization including, by way of illustration:

1.) Act as the lead lawyer on:

a) Legal agreements with multilateral climate partners, including framework agreements as well as funding contracts;

b) Structuring and negotiating project-specific climate funding agreements, informed by international climate finance standards and multilateral partner objectives;

c) Legal agreements with UNICEF's implementing partners for programmes using multilateral climate funds;

d) Development and update of UNICEF template agreements with multilateral climate funds, international financial institutions, private sector partners and implementing partners;

e) Partnerships with governments, international financial institutions, global philanthropic organizations and foundations, civil society organizations and private sector entities to structure financial contributions and programme implementation, with a particular focus on accessing climate financing instruments;

f) Resolution of disputes, court orders, and liens impacting UNICEF financial resources;

g) Guidance and interpretation of decisions, regulations, sanctions, rules, policies, procedures, including but not limited to UNICEF Financial Regulations and Rules as well as the Policy on Resource Mobilization.

h) Advising on UNICEF's internal financial policy development and interpretation; and

i) Dispute resolution with regard to disputes between external entities and UNICEF.

2.) Collaborate closely with teams across the organization, at the headquarters / divisional level, and at the regional and country office level, in a wide range of development and humanitarian contexts.

3.) Develop and provide training and capacity building to internal divisions and offices teams across UNICEF on climate legal frameworks; proactively share knowledge with other team members.

4.) Support projects managed by the Team (legal knowledge management, office governance, case management) throughout their entire lifecycle, including design & planning, stakeholder engagement, monitoring & evaluation.

5.) Take on other tasks and duties, as required.

The Legal Affairs Specialist will be expected to:

6.) Be alive to the bigger picture. Connect dots, identify trends, develop solutions. This involves taking ownership and having a sense of accountability over their portfolio as a whole, consciously answering the need for creativity and resourcefulness in all situations (i.e. show initiative, be proactive, create and use networks, think outside the box). 

7.) Take leadership in action and be responsive with client, while keeping their supervisor posted. This involves communicating with the client regularly, maintaining high levels of responsiveness to the client, keeping their supervisor regularly informed and seeking their input and guidance appropriately, managing the expectations of the client and knowing when to escalate.

8.) Take charge – be responsible and be accountable. This involves:

o taking a risk-based approach, prioritizing and, where matters warrant their investment, applying a forward-looking strategic approach - demonstrating coherence, rigor and thought over their matters;

o being pro-active in stakeholder management, and following up on outstanding matters and queries; 

o being resourceful, for example, use networks to unlock matters. 

Exercise good judgement on emerging challenges, especially where there is a need to escalate so as to avoid or overcome an impasse and involve their supervisor in a timely manner.

 

 

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...

Minimum requirements:

- Education: A minimum of an advanced university law degree (for example. LL. B post-graduate; LL.M.; J.D.) in a relevant field of law (e.g. international law, commercial law) or equivalent is required. At the discretion of the Chief Legal Counsel, a first-level university law degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university law degree.
- Work Experience: A minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law in a relevant field is required (e.g. international law with a climate or sustainability focus; commercial law). Experience in a law firm, in private practice or as in-house counsel, or in an international organization (UN and related organizations, international financial institutions, multilateral climate funds, development banks, regional banks) is required.
- Skills: A constructive and client-oriented approach to resolution of problems is required. Excellent research, legal writing and drafting skills are required. Excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills, excellent interpersonal skills with staff at all levels, and the ability to work with utmost discretion in handling sensitive and confidential matters are required.
- Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in another language, particularly one of the other official languages of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is also desirable
 

Desirables:

- Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts is desired. 
 

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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf) and its different levels.

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage [Accessibility | UNICEF](https://www.unicef.org/accessibility#contact). Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

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 based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. 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, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

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 is committed to fostering an inclusive, representative, and welcoming workforce. For this position, eligible and suitable from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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.

 

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil servi

Humanitarian action is a cross-cutting priority within UNICEF's Strategic Plan. UNICEF is committed to stay and deliver in humanitarian contexts. Therefore, all staff, at all levels across all functional areas, can be called upon to be deployed to support humanitarian response, contributing to both strengthening resilience of communities and capacity of national authorities.

 

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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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HR Business Partner/in 60%
Die Abteilung People & Learning ist verantwortlich für die Gewinnung und den Einsatz von Mitarbeitenden im In – und Ausland, deren Erhalt und Entwicklung. Wir leisten einen Beitrag an eine lernende Organisationskultur und setzen uns für eine zeitgemässe HR-Politik ein.

 

Per 1. Februar 2026 oder nach Vereinbarung suchen wir für unser Team am Hauptsitz in Zürich eine/n HR Business Partner/in 60%.

 

Arbeitsort: Zürich ​​​
Vertragsdauer: unbefristet 

 

Aufgaben

- Unterstützung von Führungskräften der zugewiesenen Abteilungen am Head Office sowie der Regionen Westafrika, Naher Osten, Nordafrika, Zentral- und Ostafrika entlang des gesamten HR-Lifecycles - von Rekrutierungen und Bewerbendenadministration über Mitarbeiterentwicklung und Performance Management bis hin zur strategischen HR-Beratung
- Beratungen in Personalfragen sowie die Sicherstellung der Gleichbehandlung von Mitarbeitenden in allen HR-Prozessen
- Zusammenarbeit mit der HR-Administration und der Lohnbuchhaltung
- Mitarbeit bei der Entwicklung und Sicherstellung der Implementierung von HR-Richtlinien und -prozessen

Anforderungen

- Eidg. HR-Fachausweis und mehrere Jahre Berufserfahrung im Personalwesen, vorzugsweise im internationalen Kontext
- Sehr gute Deutsch-, Französisch- und Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift
- Spezifische Kompetenzen in den Bereichen Sozialversicherungen, Payroll und Gehaltssystemen sind von Vorteil
- Gewandter Umgang mit MS-Office Applikationen, digitale Kompetenzen
- Freude an der interdisziplinären und interkulturellen Zusammenarbeit, Identifikation mit den Zielen von Swisscontact
- Selbstbewusste Persönlichkeit mit guten Kommunikationsfähigkeiten, ausgesprochene/r Teamplayer/in
- Selbständige, zuverlässige, ziel‐ und lösungsorientierte Arbeitsweise mit hohem Verantwortungsbewusstsein
- Freude an der Mitgestaltung einer dynamischen international tätigen Organisation
 

Swisscontact bietet herausfordernde Tätigkeiten in einem internationalen Kontext. Unsere Arbeit verstehen wir als eine gemeinsame Anstrengung in einer agilen Organisation, die kulturell von gegenseitigem Respekt, Vertrauen und Teamarbeit geprägt ist.

 

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Transport Specialist - TI1
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

 

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of Transport Specialist is assigned to the Transport Sector Office (SD1-TRA) within Sectors Department 1 (SD1). SD1 aims to deliver impactful sector strategy, initiatives, and integrated solutions that advance ADB's strategic agenda in the region. SD1-TRA delivers or supports sovereign, nonsovereign, and advisory operations; delivers knowledge services; supports regional departments (RDs) and resident missions (RMs) in engaging with ADB's developing member countries (DMCs); and ensures ADB's technical leadership internally and externally.

SD1-TRA leads policy development and dialogue, knowledge management, project quality assurance, sector analytic work, and loan and technical assistance (TA) processing and administration in the Agriculture, Food, Nature, and Rural Development sectors. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines

The position of Transport Specialist is assigned to the Transport Sector Office within the Sectors Department 1. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to the Director, Transport Sector and will oversee national staff and administrative staff.

 

Your Role

As a Transport Specialist, you will contribute to articulation and implementation of policies and strategies for the transport sector in developing member countries (DMCs). Process and administer transport sector assistance projects, technical assistance (TA), and non-lending products and services (NLPS) to support sustainable and efficient transportation initiatives. You will ensure proper project identification, preparation, appraisal, documentation, and compliance with ADB's policies, operations manuals, project administration instructions, and assistance-related documentations during the development and implementation of loans, TA, and NLPS for the transport projects. You will work closely with internal teams and resource departments, and externally with clients and supervise critical tasks, as may be assigned from time-to-time.

 

You will:

- Conduct dialogue with government officials and other stakeholders of DMCs on transport sector issues and projects and assist in preparing indicative country pipeline and monitoring report.
- Support project identification, preparation, appraisal, documentation, and compliance with ADB's policies, operations manuals, project administration instructions, and related documentations.
- Ensure that climate change impacts, sustainability, best engineering practices including high technology and appropriate technology, safety, and efficiency are realistically incorporated in project design for effective implementation.
- Work with borrowers/clients, provide guidance and assist in formulating, planning, and preparing high quality documents related to the projects (e.g., project concept papers, TA papers, RRP and linked documents).
- Assist Project Team Leaders (PTLs) in the above functions, as well as lead and coordinate such activities when assigned to be the PTL.
- Address issues raised as queries, comments, and suggestions from internal review including from senior management, and address issues raised by direct and indirect stakeholders.
- Liaise and coordinate with development agencies on loans, TA, and NLPS for compliance with ADB's project preparation, appraisal, and implementation requirements.
- Closely coordinate with Regional Departments, the other Sector Departments, Resident Missions, Office of Safeguards, and Climate Change Sustainable Development Department in identifying, developing, implementing, and administering loans, grants, and TAs for the Transport sector.
- Establish and maintain a monitoring system, report on project progress, and carry out such administrative tasks as are reasonably assigned in consonance with such functions.
- Actively participate in the network activities in transport sector, share knowledge, and keep abreast of the latest developments and issues.
- Contribute to activities for advocacy, dissemination and knowledge building around transport and development issues.
- Lead, supervise, and support reporting staff, including their performance and development.
- Ensure the ongoing learning and development of reporting staff. Mentor junior staff and support their learning and integration into SD1-TRA and across Sector Offices in effective ways.
- Work on rotation across different teams for knowledge and analytical work in the first few years as directed by TRA management.Qualifications
You will need:

- A University degree in civil engineering or transportation engineering, transport economics or finance, transport planning, sustainable transport; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent.
- At least 6 years of relevant professional experience in the transport sector including international work experience, preferably in urban transport, E-mobility, railways, metros, ports and maritime transport, trade facilitation, aviation sector, logistics, digital applications, climate change, or other related relevant areas.
- Knowledge of transport and communications development issues in Asia. Good expertise within a specific area of ADB's operations (economic, sector or thematic), or breadth across multiple areas with in-depth knowledge within one area.
- Understanding and experience in the overall tasks needed in the preparation of investment projects, including project identification and conceptualization, analysis of relevant policies, preparing studies and reports, and coordination with external stakeholders, consultants, and government agencies.
- Skills and experience in working with teams of professionals such as for technical, social, and environmental safeguards, economic assessments, procurement, etc.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficient or advanced competency level in Client Orientation, Achieving Results and Problem Solving and Knowledge Sharing.
- Please refer to the [link](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/568426/ti1-core-competency-framework.pdf) for ADB Competency Framework for International Staff Level 1.
 

Benefits

ADB offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive [benefits package](https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/what-we-offer). The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

- Paid leave (including parental)
- Medical and health benefits
- Life and other insurance plans
- Staff development
- Retirement plan
- Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
- Expatriate benefits (for international staff)
 

Additional Information

This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This is a fixed-term appointment for an initial fixed period of 3 years. At the end of the initial period, this appointment may, at the option of ADB, be extended once for up to 2 years, converted to a regular appointment, or ended on its expiration date. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB that: (a) it will require Staff's particular blend of skills and experience in the foreseeable future; and (b) Staff's performance is satisfactory and they are suitable for further employment.

 

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 50 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under its [Strategy 2030](https://www.adb.org/documents/strategy-2030-prosperous-inclusive-resilient-sustainable-asia-pacific).

ADB only hires nationals of its [69 members](https://www.adb.org/who-we-are/about#members).

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click [here](https://www.adb.org/who-we-are/organization).

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

Visit ADB Careers [FAQ](https://www.adb.org/work-with-us/careers/faqs) for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Associate Trader Portfolio Management, EMEA
Purpose of Job

The Associate, Portfolio Management EMEA is a junior financial markets person who is responsible under supervision and guidance of the Director or the Associate Director for assisting the development of the Bank's local currency financing capacity and the management of financial risks in designated currencies. 
In the most developed markets, role will mainly focus on the management of the Bank's market and structural risk in FX and interest rates as well as the liquidity and funding exposures, within the constraints of managing a mark-to-market book with P&L targets.

Given the underdeveloped nature of most local currency markets in which the Bank operates, the role goes well beyond managing local currency financial and market risks. Under the guidance of the Director or the Associate Director, the role also involves helping:

- develop further both the internal and external framework to expand the Bank's capacity to manage local currency market risks and offer local currency products meeting clients' demand.
- provide specialised financial guidance on what loan and bond features the Bank can offer to its clients in each local currency.
 

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

The Associate, Portfolio Management EMEA is expected to perform the following duties under supervision and guidance from the Director and other team members:

- The management and provision of liquidity in support of the Bank's local currency lending activities. Crucially this risk comprises both the market risks and the liquidity / cash management risks of the Bank. It is the function of the desk to manage these risks, and where relevant run its own risk in pursuit of its P&L targets.
- Defining, designing and improving local currency loan and bond features that can be offered to clients, ensuring they meet as closely as possible demand in each market.
- Developing further both the internal and external framework to expand the Bank's capacity to manage local currency market risks and offer local currency products meeting clients' demand. Developing the external framework requires policy dialogue with domestic authorities (mainly central banks) and stakeholders to develop new products or enhance domestic markets. 

To manage and develop EBRD capacity to offer local currency financing to the Bank's clients:

- Help to manage and analyse the risks for their currencies, and prepare any daily and ad-hoc reports as required, particular focus is likely to be given to the risks associated with cash management so that the Associate can begin to understand the mechanics of their markets.
- Understand and learn about the investment strategies implemented on the desk.
- Help in the tracking of all relevant developments in their own market 
- Help expanding the framework necessary to manage the local currency funding and lending books. This will imply negotiating legal agreements and seeking necessary approvals so that EBRD can be in a position to access domestic markets.
- Manage and develop local currency financing capacity to support banking activity and meeting the P&L target set for a specific set of currencies and/or;
- Begin to develop their own relationships with both international and domestic market counterparties.
- Develop relationships internally with all relevant departments to facilitate and improve business

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

- Prior financial markets experience ideally in a major financial institution, in particular, covering SSA region.
- An established knowledge of interest rate & FX markets, their dynamics and inter-linkages, preferably gained via trading / execution or a Treasury role is desirable.
- A strong understanding of all relevant products is desirable: vanilla interest rate derivatives (IRS, OIS, FRAs, Futures, & options); FX spot, fwd & swaps; cross currency basis swaps, single currency basis swaps; Repos, MMKTs and the trade life cycle.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret macro-economic and financial information.
- Ability to help find and secure donor funding, and previous experience with managing TC projects and donor funding is a plus.
- Strong technical skills in the use of all relevant systems: Bloomberg, Excel (some VBA), Summit, Reuters dealing & Eikon, Powerpoint, Outlook, and other systems as relevant.
- Bachelor's degree. Master's degree desirable but not required.
- Strong English and French, reading, writing and comprehension skills are required. 
 

What is it like to work at the EBRD? / About EBRD 

 

Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. 

 

At EBRD, our Values – Inclusiveness, Innovation, Trust, and Responsibility – are at the heart of how we work. We bring these to life through our Workplace Behaviours: listening well and speaking up, collaborating smartly, acting decisively with full commitment, and simplifying to amplify our impact. These principles shape our culture and define our success. We seek individuals who not only share these values but are also committed to embedding them in their daily work, fostering a positive and high-performing environment. 

 

The EBRD environment provides you with: 

- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in. 
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity. Our workforce reflects a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, bringing fresh ideas, energy, and innovation and enhancing our ability to serve our clients, shareholders, and counterparties effectively.
- A hybrid workplace that offers flexibility to teams and individuals; that is based on trust, flexibility and connectedness. 
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. 
- A workplace that prioritises employee wellbeing and provides a comprehensive suite of competitive benefits. 
 

Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, socio-economic background or disability. 

 

Please note, that due to the high volume of applications received, we regret to inform you that we are unable to provide detailed feedback to candidates who have not been shortlisted (for further consideration). 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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