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Face to Face - Suisse Romande
Inclusivité et Diversité chez MSF Vos qualifications et votre expérience ne correspondent pas exactement à toutes les exigences ? À MSF OCG, nous nous engageons à promouvoir une culture inclusive qui soutient et amplifie les voix diverses de nos collaborateurs. Nous nous efforçons de créer des environnements de travail où des équipes de personnes aux parcours, caractéristiques, perspectives, idées et expériences variés collaborent pour faire avancer la mission sociale de MSF et améliorer les résultats pour nos patients et les communautés avec lesquelles nous travaillons. Nous comprenons que certaines personnes peuvent hésiter à postuler si elles ne répondent pas à toutes les exigences du poste. Les recherches montrent que cela est particulièrement vrai pour les femmes. Si vous pensez que votre profil correspond bien à ce poste, nous vous invitons à postuler, même si vous ne remplissez pas toutes les qualifications listées. Nous encourageons les candidatures de personnes de tous genres, âges, orientations sexuelles, ethnies, origines, religions, croyances, situations de handicap et toutes autres caractéristiques de diversité. MSF ne tolère aucune exploitation ou abus sexuels, aucune forme de discrimination ou de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel. Tous les candidats sélectionnés feront l'objet de vérifications de références. Contexte & Mission Médecins Sans Frontières est une organisation médicale et humanitaire internationale indépendante qui fournit des soins aux personnes dans le besoin, aux personnes touchées par des catastrophes naturelles ou causées par l'homme et aux victimes de conflits armés, sans discrimination et sans tenir compte de la race, de la religion, des croyances ou de l'appartenance politique (Charte de MSF). Le/la Team Leader Face to Face (F2F) est un membre de la cellule d'Acquisition de Donateurs réguliers, l'une des cellules métiers du Département de la Communication et de la Recherche de Fonds. Il/elle dépend hiérarchiquement du/ de la Coordinateur-trice Programmes et F2F Romandie. Il/elle aura pour mission d'acquérir de nouveaux Donateurs réguliers F2F et de s'assurer du bon déroulement des campagnes F2F sur les spots, en motivant et formant les équipes et en s'assurant d'une bonne gestion du stand. Il-elle est responsable de l'atteinte des objectifs tant quantitatifs que qualitatifs Principales responsabilités En collaboration avec le/la Responsable hiérarchique : - Participation à la réflexion autour de la stratégie de campagnes F2F - Participation à la préparation et gestion des planning hebdomadaires/mensuels des équipes - Participation au recrutement des Fundraisers en Suisse Romande - Garantir la réalisation des objectifs d'acquisition - Reporter la qualité des spots selon des KPI clairement établis - Participation au développement et application de la stratégie de formation individuelle - Soutien dans la mise en œuvre de la stratégie opérationnelle du Fundraising, pour l'atteinte des KPIs quantitatifs et qualitatifs De manière autonome - Acquisition de Donateurs réguliers : - Etre le premier contact avec les autorités locales, la police ou, le cas échéant, les autres professionnels de la collecte de fonds F2F sur le site d'affectation - Informer les personnes intéressées sur le travail et les activités de Médecins Sans Frontières - Acquérir des nouveaux donateurs réguliers au moyen d'un procédure de prélèvement automatique - Etre un modèle à suivre pour toute l'équipe, concernant le travail de collecte de fonds F2F (role-model) - Faire le suivi téléphonique des LSV incomplets selon procédures internes De manière autonome - Gestion d'équipe et de la performance : - Contrôler et gérer la performance des équipes sur le terrain - Assurer la cohésion et la formation continue de l'équipe présente sur le même site - Etre le premier garant de la motivation des fundraisers F2F: discours motivationnels, feedbacks personnels, encouragements, points réguliers sur les objectifs et la performance, ou autre - Garantir un début et une fin de travail ponctuels ; en accord avec le/la Coordinateur-trice Programmes et F2F en cas de départ anticipé sur le même site - Gestion du déroulement des journées et des pauses des fundraisers F2F présents sur le même site et en accord avec le planning - Donner des feedbacks permanents sur les performances, l'envie et la motivation, ainsi que le comportement général des fundraisers F2F au/ à la Coordinateur- trice Programmes et F2F - Premier interlocuteur en cas de maladie et pour les demandes de congés - Assurer le respect des critères de qualité de travail par tous les membres de l'équipe - Utiliser les outils « de rue » en lien avec la stratégie de formation pour la formation continue des fundraisers F2F, via des sessions de coaching et un accompagnement de qualité en collaboration avec le/la Coordinateur-trice Programmes et F2F - Assurer le transport, la propreté et l'ordre sur le stand en lien avec les standards de qulité MSF - Informer immédiatement le/la Coordinateur- trice Programmes et F2F en cas d'inconduite - Garant de la qualité des LSV : contrôler et documenter la qualité des formulaires de soutien - Envoi quotidien des formulaires de soutien à l'unité de traitement des LSV - Reporting de la performance de l'activité et de la performance individuelle de chaque Fundraiser En collaboration avec l'Assistante log & Admin : - Tenir un document récapitulatif de tout le matériel F2F, et assurer un suivi rigoureux avant, pendant et après les campagnes - Effectuer l'inventaire et transmettre à l'avance les besoins supplémentaires - S'assurer que tout le matériel nécessaire pour le travail quotidien des équipes (Welcome Packs, formulaires, journaux Réactions, roll-ups, habillage des stands, bannières, rapports annuels, etc) est en bonne quantité en tout temps sur les lieux de travail - En charge de la préparation des stands avant chaque campagne Autre : - Participe aux réunions du département, de la cellule - Être force de proposition, visites de nouveaux sites et emplacements potentiels de F2F selon demandes de la/du Coordinateur-trice - Disponibilité téléphonique en tout temps pendant les jours ouvrables convenus - Partage quotidien de la performance de la journée selon le format demandé Profil recherché Education - Une formation en vente/marketing est un atout - Une formation en ressources humaines est atout - Une formation en management est un atout Expérience - Expérience en tant que Fundraiser Face-to-Face (ou équivalent recruteur-trice de donateurs, dialogueur-e, « canvasser », collecteur-trice de fonds) est un atout - Expérience dans un service commercial ou service clients, ou tout autre métier en lien avec la communication est un atout Compétences Techniques - Excellente communication orale - Excellentes capacités de persuasion et négociation - Sens de l'écoute développé - Personne orienté(e) qualité et résultats - Esprit d'équipe et de collaboration développé - Excellente gestion du stress Langues - Français : Excellent niveau (oral & écrit) - Anglais et/ou Allemand : un atout - Italien : un atout - Toute autre langue parlée & écrite : un atout Qualités personnelles - Orienté-e résultats - Rigueur et sens de l'organisation - Autonomie, polyvalence et force de proposition - Personne motivée et positive, s'adaptant au changement - Très bonnes aptitudes en relations interpersonnelles et sens de l'écoute active - Esprit d'équipe - Intérêt marqué pour l'humanitaire - Résistance au stress - Bonne condition physique - Grande flexibilité du temps de travail (jours et horaires) - Excellente présentation Conditions de travail - Poste à 80% (mercredi - samedi) - Contrat à durée déterminée de 06 mois (fin de contrat au 11 juillet 2026) - Lieu de travail : Genève - Date de début idéale : 06.01.2026 - Salaire mensuel brut (à 80%) : de CHF 4'935,2.- à CHF 6245,6.- (salaire en fonction de l'expérience équivalente et de la grille salariale interne). - Vacances payées : 25 jours par an, pro rata temporis, plus les jours fériés suisses tombant pendant la durée du contrat. - Caisse de pension : contribution à la caisse de pension (2e pilier-LPP) couverte à raison de 3/4 par MSF et 1/4 par l'employé. Comment postuler Les candidats sont invités à soumettre leur candidature via uniquement notre plateforme de recrutement en respectant les conditions suivantes. - CV (maximum 2 pages) - Lettre de motivation (maximum 1 page) - Les documents doivent être rédigés en français ou en anglais. La date limite de dépôt des candidatures est fixée au 21 décembre 2025 Veuillez noter que nous nous réservons le droit de clore cette offre plus tôt si nous recevons un nombre suffisant de candidatures de qualité. [POSTULEZ ICI](https://medecinssansfrontieressuisse.recruitee.com/o/team-leader-face-to-face-suisse-romande-1) Les candidatures seront traitées de manière [confidentielle](https://www.msf.ch/travailler-avec-nous/declaration-confidentialite-candidates-msf-suisse). Seules les personnes présélectionnées seront contactées. Nous ne souhaitons pas utiliser les services d'agences de recrutement ou de placement.
Spezialist*in Marketing-Kommunikation, 50%
Company presentation
 

Mission 21 is engaged in countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America in the context of sustainable development cooperation and humanitarian aid for peacebuilding, education, health, food sovereignty, income generation and gender equality. In this way, we contribute to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This worldwide commitment is combined with programs for transcultural exchange and interreligious cooperation as well as the promotion of an understanding of global interrelationships. 

 

Mission 21 is recognized as a non-profit organization, ZEWO and EduQua certified and is supported by the Protestant churches of Switzerland, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), foundations, institutions and private donors.

 
Job description
Per sofort oder nach Vereinbarung suchen wir für die Abteilung Marketing & Kommunikation eine kreative, umsetzungsstarke und erfahrene Persönlichkeit als Spezialist*in Marketing-Kommunikation, 50%.


 

Ihre Aufgaben

- Projektleitung der jährlichen Herbstkampagne: Führung des internen Kampagnenteams, Kreation des Key Visuals mit Agentur, Kampagnenmagazin (Redaktion, Textbeiträge, Layout), Flyer, Fotoausstellung sowie die Koordination weiterer Aktivitäten wie Events, Präsentationen, Budgetkontrolle und Auswertungen
- Contentkreation und Produktion für digitale Kampagne insbesondere Social Media, inkl. Monitoring
- Newsletter und Adresspflege (Konzept Themen-Jahresplanung, Aufbau stakeholderorientierte Inhalte, Auswertungen, Schnittstelle zu Sextant)
- Contentkreation für Website, digitale Kampagnen, Social Media (Posts, Videos)
- Projektleitung email-Marketing, Adresspflege Newslettertool, Jahresplanung Content

Ihr Profil

- Marketing-Kommunikationsplaner*in mit mehrjähriger Erfahrung in Kampagnenleitung auf Agentur- und Kundenseite
- Hohe Anwendungskompetenz für die gängigen Tools und Plattformen im Digital Marketing
- Stilsicher im Texten und Redigieren (Deutsch und Englisch)
- Grosses Interesse an internationaler Entwicklungszusammenarbeit einer Faith Based Organisation
- Initiativ, kreativ, teamorientiert, flexibel, belastbar

 

Wir bieten

Es erwarte Sie eine vielseitige Aufgabe mit viel Gestaltungsspielraum in einem dynamischen Umfeld und engagierte Kolleg*innen, flexible Arbeitszeiten, Homeoffice sowie ein attraktiver Arbeitsplatz im Herzen von Basel.


 

Kontakt

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre [Bewerbung](http://www.publicjobs.ch/bewerben/Spezialist*in-Marketing-Kommunikation,-50%/~applyID12514),

Myriam Pellet, Leiterin Personal, Mission 21, Missionsstrasse 21, 4009 Basel, Telefon +41 (0)61 260 22 73.

Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie von Betül Cam, Teamleiterin Kommunikation, betuel.cam@mission-21.org, +41 (0)61 260 23 54.


 

[www.mission-21.org](http://www.mission-21.org/)


 



Fachperson Geflüchtete Kinder und Jugendliche - Schweizer Programme (80 - 100%)
Dein Engagement stärkt die Rechte von Kindern im Asylbereich!


 

Als grösste unabhängige Kinderrechtsorganisation setzt sich Save the Children seit 1919 gezielt für die Rechte der Kinder ein. In der Schweiz und auf der ganzen Welt sorgen wir dafür, dass Kinder gesund aufwachsen, zur Schule gehen können und geschützt sind.

 

 

Zur Verstärkung unseres engagierten Teams suchen wir per sofort oder nach Vereinbarung dich als

 

 

 

 

Fachperson Geflüchtete Kinder und Jugendliche - Schweizer Programme (80 - 100%)


 

Was deinen Job besonders spannend macht

- Du bist verantwortlich für Projektleitung und Umsetzung von partizipativen Projektwochen mit geflüchteten Kindern in Asylunterkünften.
- Du arbeitest mit bei der Durchführung von partizipativen Workshops mit geflüchteten Jugendlichen und Eltern in Asylunterkünften, insbesondere in der Deutschschweiz und wenn möglich in der Romandie / Tessin.
- Du begleitest Asylzentren beim Aufbau von kinderfreundlicheren Rahmenbedingungen (z.B. kinderfreundliche Räume, Betreuung, Kindesschutz).
- Zusammen mit weiteren Fachpersonen führst du Schulungen und Workshops für Mitarbeitende und Zentrumsleitungen rund um Fragen der kindgerechten Unterbringung und Betreuung, Kindesschutzthemen und zur Elternarbeit im Asylbereich durch.
- Zu deiner Arbeit gehören auch der Aufbau und die Pflege von Beziehungen zu neuen Partner:innen im Asylbereich (z.B. Asylunterkünfte, Fachorganisationen).
- Du unterstützt die Planung, Datenerhebung, Auswertung, Berichterstattung und Kommunikation in Bezug auf deine Tätigkeiten.
- Dein Arbeitsort ist Zürich mit Arbeitseinsätzen in der gesamten Deutschschweiz und allenfalls der Romandie / Tessin. Wir suchen deshalb nach einer Person, die Freude hat an einer mobilen Tätigkeit.

Dein Erfahrungsschatz

- Du verfügst über einen Abschluss in Sozialer Arbeit oder (Sozial-)Pädagogik, Soziokulturelle Animation oder über eine vergleichbare Ausbildung / Arbeitserfahrung.
- Du hast bereits mit Kindern / Jugendlichen gearbeitet und fühlst dich in der partizipativen Arbeit mit Gruppen wohl. Zudem hast du Erfahrung in der Arbeit mit Erwachsenengruppen, z.B. Moderation, Beratungen, Schulungen.
- Vorzugsweise hast du schon Erfahrungen in der Arbeit in einer NGO / NPO gesammelt und bist mit Projektmanagement, Reporting und Kommunikation über die Programmarbeit vertraut.
- Du bringst nach Möglichkeit Kenntnisse des Schweizer Asyl- und/oder Migrationsbereichs mit.
- Du agierst diversitätssensibel und hast die Fähigkeit, Beziehungen zu unterschiedlichen Organisationen und Personen aufzubauen.
- Du verfügst über sehr gute Deutsch- und Französisch- sowie gute Englischkenntnisse, weitere Sprachen sind von Vorteil.
Was dich bei uns erwartet

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Eine sinnvolle Tätigkeit mit gesellschaftlicher Relevanz

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Ein diverses, engagiertes Team mit einer unkomplizierten, wertschätzenden Arbeitskultur.

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Flexible Arbeitszeiten, attraktive Homeoffice Möglichkeit und zentrale Büros in Zürich

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Zeitgemässe Entlöhnung und Sozialleistungen

Wir fördern die Diversität in unserem Team und begrüssen deshalb Bewerbungen von Menschen diverser Nationalität(en), ethnischer und sozialer Herkunft, Religionen und Weltanschauungen, sexueller Orientierung und Identität, verschiedenen Alters und Geschlechts sowie von Menschen mit Behinderungen.


 

Basis unserer Arbeit ist die UN-Kinderrechtskonvention. Zum Schutz von Kindern und Jugendlichen sind alle Mitarbeitende zur Unterzeichnung der Save the Children Selbstverpflichtungserklärung zum Schutz der Kinder und zur Vorlage eines aktuellen Strafregisterauszugs verpflichtet.


 

Möchtest du dich mit uns für Kinder einsetzen? Dann bewerbe dich [hier](https://jobs.savethechildren.ch/cvdropper/0268efbfc29846999ddd4472f4180d90/DE?src=khyqsun5ipywebrk77k6rh7hxvdpzjrc6cxjdr4tufdm0dmqv09q1xt9qtryq2z8) mit deinen vollständigen Bewerbungsunterlagen. Wir freuen uns auf deine Bewerbung.
Communications Specialist, Asia and the Pacific Regional Office - P3
The Position:

The Communications Specialist is responsible for providing strategic advice and hands-on content creation and support, to ensure the best possible coverage of UNFPA's mandate in the Asia and Pacific region, including in humanitarian and crisis settings, contribute towards effective and efficient donor relations management and strengthen UNFPA's visibility across traditional and digital platforms. The incumbent will help coordinate and produce relevant, high quality and results-driven communication materials and content for a range of audiences and stakeholders, including media, donors/funders and private sector partners. 
You will help establish and maintain effective working relationships with partners, donors, UNFPA Country offices and representatives of all types of media, including traditional and digital media, influencers and online networks. 
You will work in an integrated manner with the programme and technical staff at the UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office (APRO) to raise visibility for the outputs and outcomes of the UNFPA Asia-Pacific Regional Programme and the Global Strategic Plan, underpinned by the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Under the direct supervision of the Regional Communications Adviser, you will support the coordination of communication and creation of critical content, as well as contribute towards the implementation of the Regional Office's resource mobilization and partnerships strategy. 
 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization's response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results. 
 

Job Purpose:

In a complex operating environment, you will play a vital role in supporting the Communications and Resource Mobilization and Partnership Units in coordinating and supporting communication, media and fundraising and partnerships, including digital and crisis communications activities across both development and humanitarian settings in the areas of sexual and reproductive health, gender and population and development.

You will ensure that substantial programme events, success stories and good practices, along with challenges and gaps that must be addressed, are well documented and communicated in social, broadcast and print and digital media, including during emergencies and humanitarian responses, highlighting the roles of the donor community and partners. 

You will help support and strengthen the close collaboration between the Communications and Resource Mobilization and Partnerships units, ensuring that the content created, with a focus on storytelling with a human face, demonstrates the crucial impact UNFPA has across the Asia-Pacific region, and demonstrates the return on investment made by donors/funders and other partners. You will also provide support to UNFPA country offices in the region through review and oversight of key external documents such as donor reports, proposals and drafting briefing notes for engagement with donors. 
 

You would be responsible for:

A. Supporting the planning and design of internal and external strategies for communications and outreach, including vis-à-vis the media and public, as well as donors/funders and other partners

- Support the planning and execution of communication needs assessments for the Regional Office.
- Plan and design internal and external strategies for communications and project outreach based on corporate communication strategies.
- Provide constructive advice on incorporation of advocacy and communication components into all aspects of the project implementation framework. 
- Support the Regional Office efforts towards enhancing the impact of the "150 Donors" campaign by developing advocacy material that will enable country offices to effectively engage with the host governments. 
 

B. Support the Regional and Country Offices in conceptualizing and creating stories and other content and help build capacity for the same

- Help establish and implement a content creation strategy and plan.
- Ensure or enhance the quality, consistency and appropriateness of country-specific communication materials, activities, processes and messages shared with partners.
- Identify and develop stories for publication and substantive articles contributing to awareness and action on key issues including humanitarian response and resilience building.
- Coordinate and manage project publication activities, including content management, helping the Regional Office set norms for publishing, design, and liaison with printers and other suppliers to oversee production and supervision of dissemination.
- Draft content as required, and oversee design and production of printed, electronic, audiovisual and online materials as needed (reports, brochures, leaflets, booklets, etc.). 
 

C. Online knowledge management system and digital and social media platforms

- Design/develop content for UNFPA and partner online platforms, with a focus on social media (currently Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and podcasts) that is creative, compelling and strategic, with a view to attracting and expanding audiences, including influential personalities and organizations. 
- Manage and grow UNFPA's digital presence through strategic planning, content scheduling, community engagement and performance analytics.
- Develop and adapt content for multiple formats – reels, stories, infographics, blogs – and support digital storytelling and rapid communication in humanitarian or crisis contexts.
- Use analytics and social listening tools to guide engagement and adjust strategy.
- Ensure rapid and accurate information dissemination to the media, partners, donors and other appropriate audiences.
- Strengthen and expand the current digital management system of project visual and audio assets including photography, video footage, podcasts and sound bites. 
- Maintain and update media relations, donor and partners contact databases. 
- Support capacity building of country offices in resource mobilization and digital communication. 
- Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure objectives are met and lessons learnt are shared. 
 

D. Resource Mobilization, Networking and Partnerships 

- Share resource mobilization opportunities with country offices and where required, provide guidance and support with pursuing these opportunities in line with corporate guidelines. 
- Familiarize yourself with key donor priorities, processes and procedures as well UNFPA rules and regulations related to co-financing agreements and ensure compliance with these through effective oversight of all new/pipeline donor agreements at the regional and country levels. 
- Maintain the regional funding pipeline and engage with the country offices to ensure that the latest information is reflected in the pipeline. 
- Help establish and maintain close working relationships with representatives of the media, partners and donors. 
- Help develop and maintain collaborative and mutually beneficial relationships with communications counterparts from other UN agencies, government institutions, funders/donors and other partners to enhance cooperation and to ensure coherence in joint communications and public information activities and messages.
- Participate in planning events and donor, partner and Ambassador-level visits, including preparing information materials and supporting necessary logistic arrangements.
E. Carry out any other duties as may be required by UNFPA leadership. 


 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education: 

Advanced university degree in communications, media relations, journalism or relevant social sciences. 

 

Knowledge and Experience: 

- At least 5 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in communications, advocacy, social marketing, resource mobilization and partnerships, or other relevant fields, preferably including humanitarian or crisis communications experience. 
- Substantive knowledge and practical experience in communications and partnerships strategy development.
- Knowledge of donor policies and procedures would be a distinct advantage.
- Experience in editing/reviewing of donor agreements and reports.
- Proven experience of managing partners or a strong track record of developing effective partnerships with donors, media and other stakeholders 
- Strong experience in digital and social media, including content creation, analytics, digital strategy and digital engagement 
- Excellent research and writing skills, with experience in writing reports, e-newsletters, factsheets, talking points, brochures, video production and developing multimedia web content.
- Good knowledge and handling of web-based content management systems; and experience in the use of MS office and creative software packages such as Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro and Illustrator. 
- Field experience is strongly desirable, and knowledge of the UN system would be an advantage. 
 

Languages: 

Fluency in English is required, and knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable. 


 

Required Competencies: 

Values:

Exemplifying integrity, 

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 

Embracing cultural diversity, 

Embracing change


 

Core Competencies: 

Achieving results,

Being accountable,

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

Thinking analytically and strategically,

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

Communicating for impact 


 

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing a policy-oriented agenda
Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships
Delivering results-based programmes
Internal and external communication and advocacy for resource mobilization and partnerships 
Crisis and humanitarian communications and advocacy 
 


 

Compensation and Benefits:

 

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.


 

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click [here](https://www.unfpa.org/diversity-equity-inclusion) to learn more.


 

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Deputy Representative - P5
The Position:

The Deputy Representative plays the leading role in the design and delivery of the UNFPA population and development and sexual and reproductive health country programme. Through building alliances and partnerships with governments, UN and bilateral agencies, development partners, civil society, academia and the private sector, the programme aims to realize the 2030 Agenda in order to make a positive difference in the lives of millions of people; especially those furthest behind. You are also responsible for day-to-day operations of the Cameroon Country Office, including supervising assigned country office staff.

 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization's response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.
 

 

Job Purpose:

Under the guidance of the Representative, you play a leading role in strengthening Cameroon's capacity to implement the ICPD Programme of Action, supporting national development efforts to achieve the SDGs, and ensuring national ownership. You are accountable for the effective development and management of an innovative Country Programme of Cooperation focused on population and development and universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, including maternal health, family planning, gender, and adolescent and youth empowerment. You are responsible for promoting, at the national level, the goals of the programme and ensuring the integration of issues of sexual and reproductive health and rights in the broader national development agenda. Through engagement with national counterparts, compelling advocacy, and delivery of effective programmes, including in emergency settings, you serve on the frontline, validating the mandate of the organization and its ability to deliver high quality results. Your ultimate accountability is to the people that you serve; the most vulnerable, excluded, or marginalized and for the causes that you serve; human rights, sustainable development and humanitarian relief.

 

You would be responsible for:

A. Programme Leadership

- Develop, manage and monitor the Country Programme, in line with the strategic plan and on the basis of demographic, socio-economic data and national population policies,
- Assess and address implications of national trends on UNFPA work in the country
- Expand on the range of UNFPA's portfolio; develop new programme options in UNFPA's mandate area;
- Feedback country specificities on policy, procedures and lessons learned to the RO/SRO for the development of the global/regional strategic plan;
- Oversee technical assistance to partners and stakeholders in the country
- Establish quality standards for project development and delivery
- Where relevant, prioritise the formulation and execution of responses to the HIV/AIDS pandemic and humanitarian emergencies
B. National Capacity Development

- Implement a strategy for capacity building within the context of the global strategy; provide technical, material, financial and political support to strengthen national capacity on programmes
- Facilitate capacity building of national staff by devolving authority for portfolio management; guide programme implementation with substantive oversight and effective programme representation
- Create an enabling environment for the implementation of the ICPD agenda
- Create/improve national capacities to monitor, evaluate and learn from capacity development initiatives
- Foster knowledge sharing and innovative thinking in the country office, country and region
C. Partnership and Advocacy

- Pursue innovative ways to maintain and create new partnerships with government counterparts, civil society, the private sector, the UN community, other national organizations, academia and bilaterals on national priorities
- Advocate for ICPD agenda with national institutions and other UN agencies represented at the national level;
- Promote South-South cooperation for the achievement of ICPD goals
- Maintain a continuous flow of information with government and donors
- Advocate for organizational goals with national counterparts and within the United Nations system as part of coordinated development activities to align organizational goals with national priorities;
- Participate in the UN Common Country Assessment and the UN Development
- Assistance Framework exercises in the country as part of broader UN Reform initiatives
D. Management of resources

- Support the UNFPA Representative in the management of the Country Office including formulation of annual work plans and monitoring implementation through consultations and field visits
- Support the design and implementation of a resource mobilization and partnership strategy; securing and using mobilised funds and budget allocations for the country programme
- Support the Representative in the management of staff, providing them with direction and motivation; fostering empowerment, learning and career management
- Demonstrate performance appraisal and transparent leadership approaches that support a culture of growth and development, where good performance is incentivized and underperformers are held to account
- Set standards of performance, and assign responsibilities for achieving results according to the Country Office Strategic Information System
- Provide support to JPOs on career issues and advise managers on the JPO programme
- Support the development of a strategic plan for UNFPA's humanitarian and preparedness actions in-country
- Support the staff safety by driving compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS)
Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Country Representative.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education: 

Postgraduate university degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

- 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public administration and international development including programme designing, appraising and management; of which at least 8 years in the field of population and development, sexual and reproductive health or humanitarian at the international level
- Demonstrated ability to refine programme design to ensure alignment of organizational programme objectives to national priorities/capacities
- Experience at national and international level in advocacy and policy dialogue
- Excellent media/communication skills to foster engaged partnerships and to maintain political partnerships in the assigned country
- Proven ability to lead teams to achieve demonstrable and high quality results
- Experience in international development, particularly in the mandate of UNFPA and dedication to the principles of the United Nations;
- Field experience is essential; experience from a developing, humanitarian context is an asset.
Languages: 

Fluency in English and French is required.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

Exemplifying integrity, 

Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 

Embracing cultural diversity, 

Embracing change


 

Core Competencies: 

Achieving results,

Being accountable,

Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,

Thinking analytically and strategically,

Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,

 

Managerial Competencies:

- Providing strategic focus,
- Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
- Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance,
- Making decisions and exercising judgment
UN Leadership Characteristics:

- Norm-based - grounded in UN norms and standards
- Principled - defends norms and standards without discrimination, fear or favour
- Inclusive of all personnel and stakeholders
- Accountable
- Multi-dimensional
- Transformational
- Collaborative
- Self-applied - modeled in our own behaviour
Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click [here](https://www.unfpa.org/diversity-equity-inclusion) to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Principal I, CFMD
Purpose of Job 

The Principal I is a member of the CFMD team, which is responsible for handling all aspects of the development of financial and capital markets in the EBRD COOs including the provision of transaction support, engagement in policy dialogue, and capacity building. The role entails strategic coordination with CFMD Team's other pillars as well as many of the departments of the Bank including Banking, Treasury, OCE, OGC, Risk, Credit, and other Policy teams and external engagement with a wide range of market participants including in other IFIs, Government Agencies, central banks, exchanges, depositories and settlement institutions, regulators, and supervisors, institutional investors and other market participants. The role is responsible for the delivery of new capital and financial market products' preparation and deployment within the bank, policy dialogue activities, ensuring coordination with banking OLs in the origination and structuring of FI and other sectors' projects with policy components, leveraging transactions to develop and support capacity to implement relevant sectoral regulatory frameworks. The role entails collaboration with economists in the Impact / Partnership pillar to raise the TI ambition of projects as needed. The role reports to the Associate Director, Head of Capital Market Products, CFMD.

We are looking for a versatile financial and capital market professional who has worked across a range of capital-market instruments, with proven ability to engage directly with issuers, intermediaries, and investors. The role will support the bank's effort to expand the range and depth of our capital market activities in our countries of operations. Given the close connection to our ongoing efforts to modernise capital market infrastructure in our countries of operations, hands-on experience within a stock exchange or similar market institution will be a plus.

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Transaction design and support:
• Proactively guide the EBRD Banking and Treasury departments towards development opportunities, based on agreed country-level market development priorities including to ensure that transactions are aligned with relevant policy recommendations;
• Support product innovation by assisting the EBRD's Banking colleagues in designing specific financial institutions transactions, and banking transactions with capital market and local currency relevance to maximise the impact of EBRD investments;
• Provide input into the design and appraisal of relevant FI and other sectors' projects with policy components, working with the Impact pillar to enhance the TI ambition as appropriate;
• Liaise with EBRD's Treasury Department to strengthen synergies between CFMD activities and EBRD's own treasury operations;
• Design, manage and coordinate TC projects with internal and external counterparts to support reforms or specific transactions in the financial sector or capital markets;
• Monitor the performance of TC projects and work with the Impact pillar to ensure adequate ambition.

 

Policy dialogue:
• Design, manage and lead dialogue with relevant stakeholders to promote capital market development with a view to developing long-term relationships and becoming a trusted adviser – these could include policy dialogue to ensure high quality and resilience of capital market infrastructure, improving the governance of state-owned financial institutions as well as advancing a wide range of capital market reforms;
• Build consensus within the bank on the recommendations arising from the country needs assessments and, in cooperation with team members responsible for country coverage and other key bank stakeholders, establish appropriate next steps for EBRD's contribution to financial sector development in specific countries; 
• Establish buy-in from key external stakeholders (e.g. government authorities, regulators, IFIs and other market participants) on the importance of developing more efficient and sustainable environments conducive to capital market activities.

Research and analytical work:
• Prepare, review and oversee the production of high-quality analytical reports and policy notes that adequately analyse/reflect capital market development issues with particular emphasis on the areas of their team's expertise.

 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Accounting or related fields.
• Hands-on experience working with a wide range of financial and/or capital market products, including debt, equity and derivatives;
• Experience in local currency and capital market product design including funding and hedging and derivative market development;
• Experience in a global or local stock exchange or similar provider of capital market infrastructure is a plus;
• Proven project management experience, preferably related to financial sector development in transition economies;
• Proven ability to work across organisational boundaries and operate effectively in a multi-cultural work environment;
• Experience with managing diverse teams and driving engagement;
• Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing in English and, preferably in one or more languages of EBRD's countries of operations; must be able to explain complex technical issues effectively; previous experience producing policy documents, assessment reports and thematic reports in International Financial Institutions, think tanks, consultancy firms or other organisations having a development mandate is highly desirable;
• Ability to establish relationships with and tactfully influence high-level internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to design, manage and execute technical cooperation projects, including preparation of budget and management of consultants and their work;
• Previous experience in an investment bank, an asset management firm or a stock exchange/other market infrastructure provider would be a plus; 
• Organisational skills: must be able to lead multiple and wide ranging tasks concurrently; ability to deliver quality outputs with tight deadlines; prior experience organising high-level conferences, seminars, and workshops would be a plus.

 

 

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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Country Representative - P5
Background:

UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.

The Guatemalan government approved a new General Government Policy (GGP, 2024-2028), and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework, and UN Women Strategic Note in Guatemala are aligned with the programmatic pillars of the GGP. Among the actions for gender equality, the government´;s priorities include women´;s political participation, women's economic empowerment and the elimination of all forms of violence against all women and girls. 

The Country Representative operates in a matrix management model, primarily accountable and reporting to the relevant UN Women Regional Director on UN Women -specific mandates, activities and results. Additionally, as a UNCT member, under the Management and Accountability Framework (MAF) of the UN development and resident coordinator system, the Country Representative has mutual accountability with the Resident Coordinator for periodically reporting on contributions and support for the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF, formerly UNDAF).The Regional Director conducts the performance review of the Country Representative whilst seeking inputs from the RC on the Country Representative's contributions as a UNCT member.

The Country Representative is responsible for leading and managing the Guatemala Country Office (CO) portfolio and for translating the UN Women's Strategic Plan (SP) in line with regional and national priorities, into development initiatives and results by developing, implementing and managing programmes and projects under the Guatemala CO; and developing effective partnerships with Government counterparts, UN system agencies and organizations, civil society organizations, and with bilateral and non-traditional donors in order to promote inter-agency partnerships, support for UN reform, and mobilization of visibility and resources to advance gender equality and women's empowerment.

 

Key Functions and Accountabilities :

1.Manage the strategic country programme planning and development

- Develop and implement strategic direction of the country;
- Lead the design, planning, formulation, preparation and development of the Country Strategic Note in close consultation and collaboration with the government, civil society, donors, UN system partners and the Regional Director, Resident and/or Humanitarian Coordinator in the country and other national development stakeholders and partners, taking into account national priorities , the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the Common Country Analysis and UNSDCF; 
- Provide substantive advice to the Executive Director, Regional Director and Senior Management on the regional strategy, direction and planning of programmes and projects; 
- Manage and ensure the quality of results-based and rights-based programming for the CO; Finalize the annual work plan and budget;
- Lead the monitoring of the results-based management approach to programme planning and design.
2. Manage the Guatemala Country Office

- Lead the office in the delivery of operational goals; Finalize the annual work plan and budget; and oversee the implementation, including providing direction, guidance and technical support;
- Oversee and approve programme work plans and monitor the overall progress and compliance of the CO;
- Manage the preparation of UN Women mandated country reports;
- Manage the audit review process and timely response to audit reports;
- Provide managerial direction, guidance and leadership. Ensure effective workforce planning and timely recruitments; Manage the performance of personnel under their supervision; provide ongoing performance and career development feedback, timely completion of performance assessments and coaching;
- Ensure that personnel are familiar with and follow UN Women's regulations and rules, policies and procedures in the Policy, Procedures and Guidance Framework (PPG); Ensure personnel are aware in particular or of UN Women's standards of conduct including but not limited to policies and procedures on preventing, reporting and addressing misconduct, Fraud and Corruption, Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) Harassment, Sexual Harassment, Discrimination and abuse of authority, Protection from retaliation, and ensure mechanisms are in place to support personnel in this regard. 
- Promote teamwork to ensure harmonization, linkages, collaboration and synergy; Ensure a respectful, inclusive safe and healthy work environment for personnel.
3. Provide support to the Resident Coordination and serve as a member of UN Country Team 

- Serve as member of the UN Country Team (UNCT) under the strategic guidance and coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator (RC)/Humanitarian Coordinator (HC), collaborate on and lead as needed UNCT programming and advocacy to ensure gender equality and women's empowerment issues are fully integrated into UN programming processes, including the Common Country Assessment (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) planning, budgeting, resource mobilization, implementation, monitoring and evaluation through UN results groups and respective joint workplans, and in an enhanced response to national partners;
- Partner with RC and UN system partners to strengthen UN system interagency coherence, collaboration, planning, cooperation, and harmonization of programming, advocacy, common services, and operations; Facilitate joint programming and promote UN competencies to advance gender equality and women's human rights; report to the UN RC on these issues as required
- Actively engage in regular UNCT consultations and decision-making processes
- Actively engage in and contribute to UNCT strategic communications that advance UN system efforts and collective results to promote Agenda 2030, including for national goals and priorities for sustainable development to generate positive public support and ownership
- Ensure UN Women's active participation in UN system thematic and other working groups to establish effective networks and keep abreast of ongoing debates and thinking on development
- Ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSDCF development planning and agenda/priority setting for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. 
- Ensure enhanced accountability of the UNCT on gender mainstreaming and works for with the RC and on the implement the UNCT SWAP Gender Equality Scorecard
- Participate in RC and UNCT members' performance appraisal, as requested
4. Represent UN Women and lead advocacy strategies 

- Represent UN Women in intergovernmental forums, public information/relations events and key meetings, participate in policy dialogue; discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas;
- Build relations and partnerships with high level and senior government officials as well as multi-lateral, bi-lateral agencies and NGOs; and participate in regional, country and other critical meetings and events;
- Lead and support advocacy for gender equality and women's empowerment to ensure UN support towards realization of the national plans and priorities are done in a gender responsive manner, and within agreed international frameworks that promote and protect gender equality.
5. Create and maintain strategic partnerships and manage resource mobilization strategies

- Lead the development of resource mobilization strategies and manage the implementation of resource mobilization strategies, plans, and efforts;
- Establish and maintain relationships with government, partners, stakeholders and donors to achieve active collaboration, cooperation and alliances on programme development and implementation and resource mobilization;
- Finalize donor reports, and negotiate and/or approve cost-sharing agreements with donors; Establish reporting accountability framework to ensure that donors are duly informed on a timely basis.
6. Lead knowledge management, innovation and capacity building

- Manage the development and implementation on the CO communication plans, based on UN Women's communication strategy;
- Promote critical thinking and implementation of innovation and best practices in the CO
- Promote learning and development by providing opportunities for training and capacity guiding to enhance the competencies/productivity of personnel;
- Lead the production of knowledge products.
7. Oversee safety, security and well-being of personnel, programmes and organizational assets

- Maintain and update CO security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements.
- Serve as member of the Security Management team (SMT) and undertake relevant security and crisis management training. Guide and influence decisions and standards related to security of personnel, premises and assets
- Oversee the implementation of the Security Mainstreaming & Compliance and Business Continuity Management and Organizational Resilience requirements 
- Ensure all personnel are made fully aware of safety and security procedures and policies and undertake mandatory training
 

8. Oversee safety, security and well-being of personnel, programmes and organizational assets

- Maintain and update CO security strategy, plan, and measures to ensure full compliance with UN security policies, procedures and requirements.
- Serve as member of the Security Management team (SMT) and undertake relevant security and crisis management training. Guide and influence decisions and standards related to security of personnel, premises and assets
- Oversee the implementation of the Security Mainstreaming & Compliance and Business Continuity Management and Organizational Resilience requirements 
- Ensure all personnel are made fully aware of safety and security procedures and policies and undertake mandatory training
 

9. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsabilities :

Incumbent leads a team of 40, which includes 5 direct reports (2 NOB, 3 G staff), as well 4 affiliate personeel (NPPSA and consultants).

Competencies :

Core Values:

- Integrity;
- Professionalism;
- Respect for Diversity.
Core Competencies:

- Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
- Accountability;
- Creative Problem Solving;
- Effective Communication;
- Inclusive Collaboration;
- Stakeholder Engagement;
- Leading by Example.
Please visit [this link](https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf) for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework: 

Functional Competencies:

- Excellent programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
- Excellent people management skills in a multicultural environment; ability to deal with individuals from all backgrounds
- Results-oriented; Ability to develop detailed operational plans, budgets, and deliver on them 
- Ability to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all
- Leading, developing and empowering people
- Ability to advocate and provide policy advice and interact with high level decision makers
- Excellent knowledge of gender equality and women's empowerment in country
- Excellent analytical and conceptual thinking
- Strong knowledge of UN system
- Ability to envision and lead the strategic direction for UN Women in the country
- Excellent networking skills
- Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising and develop strategies
- Excellent diplomatic and written and verbal communication skills
Education and certification :

- Master's degree or equivalent in development related disciplines, economics or public policy or other social science fields is required.
- A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
- A project/programme management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.
Experience:

- At least 10 years of progressively responsible development experience that combines strategic and managerial leadership in development cooperation at the international level is required.
- Experience in gender and women's issues programming, at the international level, preferably in developing countries within the UN system, Agencies, Funds or Programmes or UN Mission is required.
- Field based experience working with multi-cultural teams is required.
- Experience leading and coaching staff in international settings is required.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.
- Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
Language Requirements :

- Fluency in English and Spanish is required.
- Working knowledge of another UN official language will be an asset.
- Working knowledge of French and/or Portuguese is an asset.
Statements :

In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.

Diversity and inclusion:

At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.

UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)

 

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IT Specialist (Data Governance and Enablement) - TI1
Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia
Are you ready to make a difference in 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 IT Specialist (Data Governance and Enablement) is assigned to the Office of the Director General (ITOD) Division within the Information Technology Department (ITD). You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Deputy Director General, ITD and will oversee junior team members.

Your Role
ADB is in the era of data-driven transformation, leveraging modern data platforms and artificial intelligence (AI)-ready data to unlock foresight, accelerate decisions, and increase development impact.

As an IT Specialist (Data Governance and Enablement), you will lead a pivotal shift in how the ADB harnesses its data driving the transition from insights to foresight. This role will contribute to drive the data transformation from simply reporting on the past to enabling leaders to anticipate risks, seize opportunities, and make faster decisions powered by trusted, AI-ready data.

You will establish an internal community of practice (CoP) with key business stakeholders to address regional challenges and opportunities using cutting-edge data technologies.

This role will combine innovation and strong governance expertise to strengthen data governance at scale, strengthen data quality and interoperability, foster a vibrant data culture, and ensure that the ADB's data is ready to power the next generation of AI, predictive, and prescriptive analytics.

You will:

- Act as champion for the evolution from descriptive analytics to AI-powered foresight, enabling leadership to see further, act faster, and decide with confidence.
- Contribute to strengthening Data Governance Framework, integrating governance practices directly into operational processes and through data governance councils.
- Implement the Data Quality Management and observability controls to ensure data is accurate, reliable, and trusted.
- Oversee the certification and institutional rollout of data products, ensuring they become the recognized sources of truth across ADB.
- Promote consistent use of certified datasets by integrating them into data catalogs and data marketplace, making them easy to find, understand, and reuse.
- Implement and operationalize the Data Marketplace solution, enabling business domain-driven, scalable, and interoperable data products.
- Develop a communication and collaboration framework for data sharing agreements, enabling seamless, secure, and value-driven data exchange with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Oversee the development of high-impact analytics use cases
- Ensure metadata richness, standardization, and governance that enable AI-ready data and advanced analytics.
- Contribute to increase data literacy and data enablement programs to empower staff at all levels to discover, understand, and use curated data responsibly.
- Build and nurture communities of practice to foster collaboration, innovation, and peer learning across departments.
- Champion self-service analytics through accessible data catalogs, governed Application Data Interfaces (APIs), and trusted visualization platforms.
- Build partnerships to align data strategy with operational and innovation priorities.Qualifications
You will need:

- A university degree in Information Management, Data Science, AI, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent. Professional certifications in Data Governance, Data Management, or AI are desirable.
- At least 6 years of progressive experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or Analytics, and international experience working in several countries.
- At least 3 years leadership role in data governance and quality programs that directly enable AI/machine learning (ML) initiatives, predictive analytics, or digital transformation.
- Passion for data and its fundamental ability to create value is a must.
- Curious and excited to dive into complex problems.
- Take on multiple projects as needed and prioritize multiple tasks, and meet required deadlines.
- Proven experience advancing enterprise data maturity and operationalizing governance in complex, regulated organizationspreferably international financial institutions or multilateral development banks.
- Demonstrated experience in enhancing data governance, enablement practices, and data sharing frameworks with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven success leading organization-wide data literacy programs and building communities of practice.
- Familiarity with modern data platforms, Microsoft Azure ecosystem or equivalent, including data cataloging, Master Data Management, and metadata management.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML data requirements.
- Expertise in Data Quality management, privacy, and compliance.
- Communicate complex data and AI concepts to senior executives and non-technical audiences, delivering with clarity and strategic insight, levereging excellent written and oral communication skills and producing high-quality technical documentation in English.
- Please refer to the [link](https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/page/568426/ti1-core-competency-framework.pdf) for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff grade 1.
 

Benefits

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

 

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

Additional Information
This appointment is open to internal and external applicants.

This position is funded by a temporary funding source (e.g., a trust fund, financing facility, or capital expenditure budget) and therefore, the renewal of the appointment and its duration are subject to the availability of the funding source.

This is a fixed term appointment with option to renew, initially for a period of up to 2 years, or up to the Normal Retirement Date (NRD), whichever comes earlier, for the purpose(s) and conditions determined by ADB, in accordance with Administrative Order No. 2.01 (Recruitment and Appointment). After the initial fixed-term period, ADB may choose to renew the appointment for up to an additional 3 years or not renewed. This decision will be made in the overall interest of ADB, based on factors including but not limited to the requirement of Staff's particular blend of skills and experience for the medium-term work program of the organizational unit, sufficient funding to cover the renewed period, and Staff's performance and suitability for employment. There is no limit to the number of renewals up to NRD. However, this appointment is not convertible to a regular appointment.

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](https://www.adb.org/documents/strategy-2030-prosperous-inclusive-resilient-sustainable-asia-pacific) [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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Education Manager - 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. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built, we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

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

 

For every child, education

UNICEF in the State of Palestine works to uphold the rights of children to access essential services and protection, from early childhood through adolescence. Our objective is to ensure that every child in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, irrespective of background or circumstance, has an equal chance to fulfil their potential. Following the escalation of hostilities in the Gaza Strip, UNICEF is responding at scale with Education, WASH, Nutrition, Health, Child Protection and Multi-Purpose Cash, while preparing for return to learning for children across the State of Palestine to respond to the most precent and critical needs of children, while supporting the restoration of essential services.

Under the overall guidance and direction of the Chief, Education, the Education Manager supports the Chief in managing the section, playing a key role in bringing innovation to the development and preparation of education programmes. The Education Manager provides authoritative technical guidance and operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of results on strengthening national education systems to improve learning outcomes and to promote universal access to quality, equitable and inclusive primary/early childhood education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.

The Education Manager contributes to the achievement of concrete and sustainable results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF's Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework

 

Your key accountabilities and duties:

1. Management and advisory support to the Chief

- Provide advice to the Chief in establishing the annual work plan, including developing strategies, determining priorities, and performance measurements.

- Coordinate work progress monitoring and ensure results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards, and report to Chief critical issues for timely action.

- Provide technical assistance and advice to colleagues in the section on all aspects of programming and implementation to enable them to achieve performance objectives

- Perform the full duties of the Chief in his/her absence.

2. Programme development and planning

- Advise the Chief on the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis for the education programmes to ensure that current and comprehensive data on education issues is available to guide UNICEF's strategic policy, advocacy, intervention and development efforts on education programmes.

- Advise the Chief in setting priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance programme management, efficiency and delivery.

- Participate in strategic programme discussion on the planning of education programmes. Formulate, design and prepare programme proposals for the sector, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's Strategic Plans and Country Programme and coherence/integration with the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.

- Establish specific goals, objectives, strategies and implementation plans for the sector using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentation for programme review and approval.

- Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies, and to determine national priorities to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.

- Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

3. Programme management, monitoring and quality control of results

-Plan and collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector on education programmes.

- Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, programme reviews and annual reviews with the government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.

- Prepare and assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths and weaknesses in programme management.

- Identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.

- Actively monitor programmes/projects through field visits and surveys, and exchange information with stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems, and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.

- Manage the optimum and appropriate use of sectoral programme resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity, ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.

- Prepare regular and mandated programme reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of programme progress.

4. Advisory services and technical support

- Provide technical advice to key government officials, NGO's, UN system and other country office partners on policies, strategies, best practices and approaches on education and other related issues to support programme development planning, implementation and delivery of results.

- Coordinate and ensure the availability of technical experts (with Regional Office/HQ) to ensure timely support throughout all stages of programming.

- Participate in strategic discussions to influence policy and agenda setting for combating poverty and all forms of discrimination against women/children by advising on and advocating strategies and approaches to promote universal access to quality, equitable and inclusive education for children in the country.

- Prepare policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use, information and consideration.

- Participate in country discussions on education emergency preparedness, programming and contingency planning to ensure proactive and appropriate responses are in place to meet the onset of emergencies nationally or other designated locations.

5. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

- Build and strengthen strategic partnerships through networking and advocacy with local/national governments, UN system agency partners, donors, internationally recognized institutions, NGOs, funding organizations, research institutes and private sector to reinforce cooperation and/or pursue opportunities to promote goals and achieve sustainable and broad results on education.

- Prepare communication strategies and implementation plans and activities for maximum communication impact and outreach to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances for sustainable results and support fund raising for UNICEF Country Office education programmes and emergency interventions.

- Participate and/or represent UNICEF in inter-agency (UNCT & SAG) discussions and planning on education and related issues to ensure organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting. Collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of programmes/projects including emergency preparedness.

6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

- Promote critical thinking, innovative approaches and good practices for sustainable education programme initiatives through advocacy and technical advisory services.

- Keep abreast, research, benchmark, introduce and implement best and cutting-edge practices on education management and information systems. Institutionalize and disseminate best practices and knowledge learned.

- Contribute to the development of policies and procedures and introduce innovation and best practices to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects.

- Organize, plan and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of stakeholders to promote sustainable results on education related programme s/projects.

 

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

Education:

An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, economics, psychology, sociology or another relevant technical field.

 

Experience:

A minimum of eight years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required.

Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.

Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset.

Familiarity/ background with emergency is considered as an asset.

 

Language Requirement:

Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language, in particular Arabic, is considered as an asset.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: [UNICEF Values](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 (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people.

Familiarize yourself with [our competency framework ](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf)and its different levels.

This position is not considered an elevated risk role. However, UNICEF reserves the right to conduct further vetting/assessment within the scope of child safeguarding as appropriate. 

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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef), irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

We offer a [wide range of benefits](https://www.unicef.org/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing) to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and [reasonable accommodation](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-provides-reasonable-accommodation-job-candidates-and-personnel-disabilities) for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled.

 

Remarks:

As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity.

In the current evolving emergency context, this position will be based in Gaza where medical facilities have been negatively affected and individual chronic and/or serious medical conditions cannot be adequately addressed.

UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable female are encouraged to apply.

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

This is required for all posts requiring a higher education degree. "UNICEF only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at http://www.whed.net/"

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

The VA is open to all (internal and external candidates)

Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. 

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found [here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-job-categories).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Incident Response Security Engineer
We're looking for a cloud-smart, threat-driven Cyber Incident Responder who thrives in the heat of real-time defence. In this role, you'll be on the frontline of protecting our organisation, deploying advanced cloud-centric detections, tuning SIEM/SOAR engines, correlating signals across on-prem, cloud, network, and endpoint environments, and turning raw data into actionable intelligence. You'll work hand-in-hand with threat hunters, intelligence teams, and our MSSP to expose malicious activity, contain threats fast, and shape the tactics that keep attackers out. If you want to work where cloud, security engineering, and high-stakes incident response collide, this is where you'll make your mark.

You'll lead the technical charge during active incidents, produce authoritative forensic reports, and continuously evolve our detection and response capabilities using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK and NIST CSF. From refining playbooks to strengthening automation pipelines, from driving DR/BCP readiness to communicating root causes with clarity and impact. You'll be key to elevating our SOC into a proactive, intelligence-led, cloud-ready defence function. If you're energised by deep analysis, fast decision-making, and staying one step ahead of adversaries, you'll thrive in this mission-critical role.

 

Accountabilites and Responsibilities

- Deploys cloud-centric detection to detect threats related to cloud environments and services used by the organisation
- Correlates activity across assets (endpoint, network, apps) and environments (on-premises, cloud) to identify patterns of anomalous activity
- Reviews alerts and data from sensors, and documents formal, technical incident reports
- Works with threat intelligence and/or threat-hunting teams
- Provides network subscribers with incident response support, including mitigating actions to contain activity and facilitating forensics analysis when necessary
- Supports the creation of business continuity/disaster recovery plans, including conducting disaster recovery tests, publishing test results and making changes necessary to address deficiencies
- Works with security information and event management (SIEM) to manage/tune the system, create/manage the detection content and actively watch for alerts
- Correlates network, cloud and endpoint activity across environments to identify attacks and unauthorised use
Works with the MSSP to identify events in incidents that may impact the network and co-ordinate with internal incident response teams to manage and resolve incidents.
- Participate in an on-call rota to provide after hours support for cyber security related incidents.

Knowledge and Skills

- Experience with SIEM and SOAR tools
- Familiarity with incident response frameworks and methodologies, including frameworks like NIST CSF and MITRE ATT&CK.
- Expertise with incident response tools and technologies, including tools for security information and event management (SIEM), forensics, and threat intelligence.
- Expertise with developing and implementing incident response plans
- Experience with reporting and communicating incident details, improving incident response processes and recovering from security incidents
- Ability to perform independent analysis of complex problems and distil relevant findings and root causes
- Ability to communicate complex and technical issues to diverse audiences, orally and in writing, in an easily understood, authoritative and actionable manner
- Familiar with cloud security concepts and best practices, as well as the security features and capabilities of major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.
- Familiar with security automation tools and techniques, and be able to use them to automate security tasks and improve the efficiency of the SOC.
 

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

The Principal Banker is competent in undertaking all tasks related to, and understands all aspects of, project development and implementation, including project origination, structuring, execution, implementation and monitoring, for all types of investment instruments offered by the Bank.

The Principal Banker will focus on Sustainable Infrastructure projects, assisting the delivery of the Bank's mandate in the energy and infrastructure sectors in Kenya, as well as potentially the other EBRD Countries of Operation in sub-Saharan Africa.

The Principal Banker will act as a senior member of the Resident Office, and in the context of a project team, as a senior member or as an operation leader. 

The Principal Banker, in their role as an operation leader, is expected to take responsibility for effective leadership of their project team/s, supervision of junior banking staff, while contributing to their coaching and providing mentoring assistance, as required.

The Principal Banker's role also includes elements of business/pipeline development, client management and policy dialogue.

 

Background

The EBRD is extending the geographic scope of the Bank's operations to several sub-Saharan African countries, and it is in the process of opening a Resident Office (RO) in Nairobi and recruiting a team.

The Project life-cycle involves several stages from origination to signing, followed by implementation and monitoring until full completion and repayment or exit. All the stages involve different tasks such as business marketing, project due diligence analysis, structuring and approval, negotiation and signing of project agreements, disbursement and monitoring.

The role of the Principal Banker is to contribute, as a senior project team member, to the structuring, implementation and monitoring of complex transactions, and to lead, as an operation leader, the development of debt and equity transactions, and the effective implementation and monitoring of an assigned number of portfolio projects, in line with the Bank's operational objectives. The Principal Banker supervises, both as senior team member and as operation leader, more junior colleagues to ensure efficient processing of deal flow and portfolio monitoring.

The Principal Banker is able to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders in relation to business development, project execution, implementation and monitoring, policy dialogue, co-financing arrangements and donor funding, as applicable.

A substantial degree of independence is given to the Principal Banker, and they are expected to ensure effective project teamwork and progressively take on overall responsibility for increasingly complex transactions.

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Structuring and Execution

- Work as a senior project team member, including with more experienced operation leaders, on complex transactions, contributing to all aspects of project structuring and execution, including management of the project team and supporting the operation leader (when applicable) with management of the project team;
 

As an operation leader:

- Lead structuring, negotiation (including review of legal documentation) and the execution of transactions, working with clients, authorities, consultants and internal units;
- Manage the resources and the work load of the project teams under their supervision;
- Oversee the project due diligence process ensuring it meets the Bank's standards;
- Ensure quality and appropriateness of TC assistance components which support the investments or contribute to policy dialogue initiatives;
- Ensure that all transactions within their responsibility are completed within the specified time frames to a high standard (including all internal memoranda and Board reports) and in line with the policies, procedures and objectives of the Bank.
 

Portfolio Monitoring, Value Creation and Reporting

- As a senior project team member perform all such tasks as may be assigned by the operation leader (if applicable) and provide constructive portfolio monitoring advice, guidance and supervision to more junior members of the project team.
 

As operation leader:

- Take overall responsibility for the effective monitoring of all projects within their responsibility, including verifying the quality of regular monitoring reports; taking the lead in maintaining or supervising the management of client relationships; actively managing the resolution of any implementation/monitoring issues in cooperation with relevant Portfolio Managers; managing and supervising more junior bankers who assist in portfolio monitoring;
- Supervise implementation and monitoring of, and reporting on, relevant TC assignments to ensure their compliance with donor reporting requirements, operational objectives and that all reports are of a high quality;
- Take responsibility for ensuring timely notification of any critical portfolio issues to the relevant Portfolio Manager and/or Management, ensuring availability of adequate data and information for the Portfolio Manager and/or Management to be able to take timely decisions.
 

Policy Dialogue

- In cooperation with relevant units within the Bank (e.g., Policy Vice Presidency) and Banking sector teams (if applicable), contribute to policy dialogue, in a leading role (project level initiatives) or supporting function (national level initiatives);
- Assist in providing necessary support, in the form of relevant information or documentation or meeting participation, towards efforts to procure grants and technical cooperation funds to complement investment projects or required as part of policy dialogue efforts.
 

Business Development

- Assist and lead (when appropriate) with marketing and business development efforts in the relevant sector and countries to build reputable market contacts in order to develop a broad deal flow and cross selling of the Bank's competencies.
- Assist and lead (when appropriate) with the critical screening of project proposal flow that is generated through business development efforts, liaising with other colleagues and teams within the Bank to identify sound and executable investments that meet the mandate of the Bank.
 

Staff Management

- Assist in recruiting, training, coaching and mentoring junior bankers, in coordination with the team Director and Associate Directors, Senior Bankers, involving them in all aspects of the project cycle (appraisal, execution, implementation, monitoring and business development), ensuring adequate quality of project work and appropriate work load distribution amongst the project team members; contribute to their professional and competency development.
- Develop productive relationships within the organisation to able to work effectively in a country/sector matrix structure and in a multi-cultural working environment.
- Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of the Team including recruitment, compensation, performance management, coaching and development. Where matrix reporting is in place, work jointly with the country counterpart when setting objectives and completing performance appraisals for relevant staff.
- Champion and role model the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.
 

The responsibilities of the Principal Banker are designed to allow for the development of transaction expertise and expansion of responsibilities.

 

Qualifications & Skills / Experience & Knowledge

Qualifications and Skills:

- Bachelor's degree. Master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise.
- Professional qualification such as ACA, CFA, ACCA, or CIMA desirable.
- Strong quantitative/numerical skills are critical with the ability to interpret financial information and to design and use financial models.
- Credit analysis skills, with the ability to interpret accounts, understanding local and international accounting principles and practice of credit analysis.
- Computer literacy, conversant with Microsoft Office and spread sheet packages including financial analysis and modelling modules.
- Excellent understanding of relevant systems and processes.
- Stakeholder management skills.
- Coaching, mentoring & leadership skills.
- Relationship management and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Good command over the local language is an advantage.
 

Experience & Knowledge:

- Significant relevant financial industry experience from a development finance institution, an investment or commercial bank, private equity firm, asset management firm, or auditing/financial consulting firm operating to international standards.
- Practical experience of participating in and leading complex transactions through the full project life cycle.
- Significant financial industry experience covering the energy and / or infrastructure sectors, particularly in Kenya.
- Strong experience in project finance and / or climate finance.
- Relevant country experience is highly desirable, including in-depth understanding of country/regional dynamics and trends.
 

 

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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Representative - P5
Background

The Position:

The Representative leads a country office team in the design and implementation of a population and development and sexual and reproductive health country programme. Through alliances and partnerships with governments, UN and bilateral agencies, development partners, civil society, academia and the private sector, the programme aims to realize the 2030 Agenda in order to make a positive difference in the lives of millions of people; especially those furthest behind.

 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA's strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to "build forward better", while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women's and girls' access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.

 

Job Purpose:

Under the guidance of a Regional Director, you will lead the Country team in the development and management of an innovative Country Programme of Cooperation focused on population and development and universal access to sexual and reproductive health and rights, including maternal health, family planning, gender, and adolescent and youth empowerment. You are accountable for the effective implementation of the Country Programme, playing the lead role in promoting the mandate of the organization, and ensuring the integration of issues of sexual and reproductive health and rights in the broader national development agenda. Through engagement with national counterparts, UN Country Teams, compelling advocacy, and delivery of effective programmes, including in emergency settings, you serve on the frontline of the organization, validating both the mandate of the organization and its ability to deliver high quality support and results. Your ultimate accountability is to the people that you serve; the most vulnerable, excluded, or marginalized and for the causes that you serve; human rights, sustainable development and humanitarian relief.

 

You would be responsible for:

A. Strategic direction, planning and management:

- Lead the positioning of UNFPA on strategic issues in the country on the basis of global, regional and national policies and strategies
- Build institutional relationships with government counterparts, civil society, the private sector, the UN community, other international/national organizations, academia and bilaterals that galvanize support for UNFPA's mandate
- Promote UNFPA's role in the national development agenda, and in the changing aid environment
- Establish priorities for the work of the Country Office in line with regional and global UNFPA corporate priorities
- Ensure that policies, programming tools, state-of-the-art knowledge and sound business practices are incorporated into UNFPA country operations
- Lead and coordinate the development of a strategic plan for UNFPA's humanitarian and preparedness actions in-country.

B. Management of resources: 

- Manage international and national staff providing them with direction and motivation; fostering
empowerment, learning and career management
- Demonstrate performance appraisal and transparent leadership approaches that support a culture of growth and development, where good performance is incentivized and underperformers are held to account
- Attract and retain the highest calibre of staff for the Country Office
- Set standards of performance, and assign responsibilities for achieving results according to the Country Office Strategic Information System
- Drive the formulation and implementation of a comprehensive resource mobilization and partnership strategy including donor relations and effective mobilisation of funds; securing and efficiently using mobilised funds and assigned budget allocations for the country programme
- Ensure the safety, security and wellbeing of staff by driving compliance with Minimum Operating Security Standards (MOSS) and Minimum Operational Residential Security Standards (MORSS).
C. Programme leadership and representation:

- Advise senior management of UNFPA on country level issues
- Provide leadership in the development and execution of the organization's country level policy dialogue and programme, including delivery of technical assistance for capacity development and for humanitarian situations
- Engage national counterparts through effective advocacy on UNFPA's agenda; build support for programme objectives and create awareness of the role of ICPD issues in the overall development agenda and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals
- Represent UNFPA within the inter-agency United Nations Country Team (UNCT) and the UN Humanitarian Team; support the UN Resident Coordinator (RC) as UNCT leader, promoting integration of population and development, and sexual and reproductive health issues in the development and humanitarian agenda; contribute to the UN reform process including the triple nexus (Development, Humanitarian and Peace) within the UNCT context
- Drive UNFPA accountability for the UN Flash Appeal/ Humanitarian Response plan and contribute actively to the achievement of the United Nations Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF) common results, including through chairing/cochairing UNCT Results Groups
- Initiate programme and technical support opportunities for South to South collaboration with other countries.
D. Programme oversight and coordination:

- Drive the application of results-based management and quality assurance frameworks for the work of
the Country Office;
- Enforce financial and monitoring processes to ensure the Country Office complies with UNFPA policies and procedures, corporate requirements and audit recommendations;
Carry out any other duties as may be required by the Regional Director to whom you will report.
 

Education: 

- Advanced university degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Health, Medicine, Sociology, Demography, Gender, International Relations, International Development, Economics, Public Administration, Management or other related field.
Knowledge and Experience: 

- 10 years of increasingly responsible professional experience in public administration and international development of which at least 8 years in the field of population and development, sexual and reproductive health or humanitarian at the international level;
- Current knowledge of issues of population and development, sexual and reproductive health, and their place in the development and humanitarian agenda;
- Proven ability to lead teams to achieve demonstrable and high quality results
- Experience at national and international level in advocacy and policy dialogue
- Experience in media/communication with partners, and public information
- Experience in international development, particularly in the mandate of UNFPA and dedication to the principles of the United Nations;
- Field experience is essential; experience from a developing, humanitarian or crisis context is an asset.
Languages: 

- Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Working knowledge in Portuguese would be an asset
Required Competencies: 

Values:

- Exemplifying integrity, 
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
- Embracing cultural diversity, 
- Embracing change
Core Competencies: 

- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
- Communicating for impact
Managerial Competencies:

- Providing strategic focus,
- Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
- Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance,
- Making decisions and exercising judgment
UN Leadership Characteristics:

- Norm-based - grounded in UN norms and standards
- Principled - defends norms and standards without discrimination, fear or favour
- Inclusive of all personnel and stakeholders
- Accountable
- Multi-dimensional
- Transformational
- Collaborative
- Self-applied - modeled in our own behaviour
UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of equality, diversity, integrity, and healthy work life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply.

 
Compensation and Benefits:

 This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.


UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click [here](https://www.unfpa.org/diversity-equity-inclusion) to learn more.


Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Special Assistant to Deputy Executive Director (Programme), Office of the Executive Director - P4
NOTE: Should an Internal applicant be selected for this opportunity, they will be temporarily reassigned to this post, will retain their current fixed-term or permanent appointment and a lien on their current post for the duration of this temporary opportunity. Should an external candidate will be selected, they will be contracted on a Temporary Appointment. 

 

The Position:

The Special Assistant post is located in the Office of the Executive Director (OED) and reports directly to the Deputy Executive Director (Programme) and functionally to the Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Director. 

Under the direction and supervision of the DED (P), the Special Assistant provides support to the DED (P) to carry out the range of responsibilities to effectively and efficiently respond to programming and policy issues and assists the DED (P) in the development and provision of strategy and policy guidance in his/her areas of responsibility. Under the guidance of the Chief of Staff, OED, works as part of the OED team to support various OED functions and initiatives 

 

How you can make a difference:

UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization's response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies. 

In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.

UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact and sustained results and ensure effective external relations, communications, and partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results.

 

You would be responsible for:

- Ensure provision of effective and innovative support to the DED (P) including with regards to working arrangements; preparation of briefing notes, presentations and talking points for the DED (P)'s meetings, speaking engagements, and missions; and managing schedules. 
- Provide effective liaison between the DED (P) and relevant organizational units in particular, the Programme Divisions and the Regional Offices. 
- Schedule and monitor actions for the DED (P)'s attention and follow-up related requirements. Provide strategic and operational advice to the DED (P) in the areas of programming, performance monitoring, and technical issues. 
- Support the DED (P) in managing critical demands, including by reviewing and recommending input to Executive Board documents and other incoming documents and correspondence. 
- Assist the DED (P) in his/her capacity as chair/member of various inter-agency groups, external fora and working groups by preparing briefings, following up on decisions made and liaising with relevant stakeholders. 
- Maintain close collaboration with the Special Assistants to the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director (Management), and bring to the attention of the DED (P) matters that require his/her attention, and provide advice on how to follow-up on these issues. 
- Coordinate the work of the staff that directly support the DED (P) and ensure the efficient delivery of support. 
- Provide, in collaboration with the Special Assistants to the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director (Management), secretariat functions for the UNFPA Executive Committee (EC) In this context, review and analyse EC submissions, contribute to the preparation of the EC agenda and minutes, liaise and follow up with EC members on matters relating to priority agenda items, provide feedback to EC members and follow up on EC decisions.
- Under the direction and guidance of the Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Director, work with the Special Assistants to the Executive Director and the Deputy Executive Director (Management) to ensure effective coordination of the agendas and commitments of the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors. 
- Under the direction and guidance of the Chief of Staff, Office of the Executive Director, work with other OED staff, and, in particular the other Special Assistants, to provide input and support to the various activities and initiatives under the leadership of the Executive Director and her Office. 
- Perform any other task as requested by the DED (P) and the Chief of Staff, OED. 
 

Qualifications and Experience: 

Education: 

Advanced university degree in business administration, programming and public health related field.

Knowledge and Experience: 

- 7 years of experience in relevant areas at the national and international level; 
- Superior writing and editing skills;
- Excellent command of English in speaking and writing; good knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable; 
- Familiarity with the workings of the UN and, in particular, UNFPA's policies and procedures is an asset. 
Other Desirable Skills: 

- Good knowledge of UN reform and UNDG agencies; 
- Fully conversant with computer-related applications; 
- Familiarity with UN development programmes and working methods, particularly with UNFPA's agenda, policies and programming procedures. 
Languages: 

Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of other official UN languages is an asset.

Required Competencies: 

Values:

- Exemplifying integrity, 
- Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system, 
- Embracing cultural diversity, 
- Embracing change
Core Competencies: 

- Achieving results,
- Being accountable,
- Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
- Thinking analytically and strategically,
- Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
- Communicating for impact
Functional Competencies:

- Building and maintaining working relationships
- Planning, coordinating, organizing and multitasking 
- Providing conceptual innovation to support programme effectiveness 
- Generating, managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information 
- Facilitating quality programming results 
- Strong analytical capacity 
- Professional experience in policy advice 
- Strong writing and communication skills 
- Knowledge of and commitment to human rights and ethical working practices
Compensation and Benefits:

This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.

UNFPA Work Environment:

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click [here](https://www.unfpa.org/diversity-equity-inclusion) to learn more.

Disclaimer:

Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements. 

UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts. 

Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Principal Specialist, ASB - Green
Purpose of Job

The Principal, Green Specialist, is responsible to drive and support the delivery of SME green agenda, including but not limited to: ESG and ESG Reporting, Green Financing, Circular Economy, Green and Technological Innovation, Supply Chain and Logistics, Green and ESG Related Products. The Principal is responsible to support the teams design and implement green advisory programmes/solutions that offer bespoke business and sustainability advisory services as a part EBRD SME business delivery.

The Principal interacts with relevant teams within SME F&D, as well as other teams across the EBRD, particularly with Corporate Sector and Financial Institutions teams. In particular, Green Specialist will work closely with Supply Chain Solution (SCS) team, Non-financial Services (NFS) teams on the green and sustainability aspect of SCS and NFS programs.

 

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

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Support the development and implementation of SME green and sustainability programs and solutions that offer bespoke business and sustainability advisory services including tailored made advisory projects, trainings, and awareness raising activities in EBRD Countries of Operations (COO).

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Identify new opportunities for advancing SME green agenda, including but not limited to Climate Change and Environmental Issues such as Circular Economy, Clean and Technological Innovation, Green and ESG Related Products.

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Leverage on the EBRD network of partnerships with stakeholders, including financial institutions, corporates, government agencies, and business networks to advance scalable green initiatives that enhance SME access to finance and build skills and capacity, particularly (but not only) in the area of ESG reporting.

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Where relevant, provide technical guidance and training to PFIs and / or corporates on best practices, improving internal capacity at the PFI / Corporate level to deliver high-quality green solutions to SMEs that are aligned with the PFI / Corporates overall commercial strategies.

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Prepare and deliver assessments and/or impact reports on the outcomes of green interventions to internal and external stakeholders (including donors), highlighting successes and lessons learned to guide decision-making

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Participate as a team member of banking projects to drive impactful outcomes for the EBRD clients.

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Develop knowledge-sharing resources and products to disseminate both internally and externally best practices on Green.

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Track key performance indicators for programmes, frameworks, and transactions involving Green solutions, ensuring implementation teams meet targets and providing support to address any obstacles.

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Coordinate with relevant teams within EBRD to leverage additional resources, expertise, and insights that support green delivery, creating inter-team partnerships that improve programme reach and effectiveness.

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Working horizontally across all relevant SME products (Non-Financial Services for PFI, Supply Chain Solutions, Star Venture, Blue Ribbon etc.), the principle is responsible for supporting the SME F&D Group deliver SME green and sustainability programs and projects

 

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Academic/Professional Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance, or an equivalent experience or certification in the areas of expertise such ESG/Sustainability. A Master's degree in the field of expertise is preferred.

 

Experience

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Relevant experience, preferably gained from a consultancy organization or IFIF, focused on ESG, green finance, environmental management, or green transformation initiative or similar fields of expertise.

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Proven track record of building and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders, particularly financial institutions and Corporates to advance scalable green initiatives.

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Experience in providing technical guidance and training to financial institutions and / or corporates on the implementation of green solutions and strategies that improve SMEs' green credentials. 

 

Knowledge& skills

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Deep knowledge of SME and corporate sector, with a track record of implementing sustainability solutions and their impact at the enterprise or ecosystem level. 

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Knowledge of trends and drivers influencing environmental change in terms of potential impact on enterprises and their environmental practices.

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Knowledge of sustainability and environmental regulation, green certifications, sustainability standards and reporting requirements.

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Knowledge in energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint methodologies.

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Excellent knowledge of product development in areas of expertise and excellent project management skills with a track record of design and implementation of impactful development programmes for SMEs.

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Capability to design and manage SME development programmes, analyse, monitor, and assess the impact of advisory activities and report on their effectiveness.

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Ability to provide guidance to country teams on the implementation of green/sustainability advisory programmes, ensuring alignment with best practices and consistency in delivery.

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Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders

- Strong analytical, research and problem-solving skills and ability to innovate and think creatively.
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Excellent presentation and negotiations skills.

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Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

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Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Fluency in other languages of countries of operations would be an advantage.

 

General

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Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the EBRD mandate, passionate about private sector development

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Ability to work in teams, cross-departmental and multi-cultural environment.

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Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationship and to coordinate closely with relevant teams across the bank to ensure full alignment and coordination of joint initiatives or products.

 

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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Associate Security Delivery Manager
We're looking for a Technology Delivery Manager with deep, hands-on experience delivering security projects. Someone who can drive high-stakes, cross-functional initiatives that keep our organisation resilient, compliant, and ahead of emerging threats. In this role, you'll orchestrate delivery across multiple IT squads, ensuring that every solution, workflow, and milestone not only meets business and technology objectives but also strengthens our security posture end-to-end. You'll embed Agile practices, apply Waterfall discipline where appropriate, and uphold governance, quality, and risk-management standards that support a truly security-first delivery model.

You'll work closely with engineering, product, and cybersecurity teams to identify and mitigate risks early, driving secure-by-design outcomes across all initiatives, from identity and access management to threat detection platforms, vulnerability management solutions, compliance tooling, and broader security transformation programmes. You'll ensure teams are resourced and aligned, business cases emphasise risk reduction and resilience, and delivery stays transparent, accountable, and outcome-focused. If you excel in complex environments, communicate with precision, and have a proven track record delivering impactful security projects, this role gives you the platform to make a visible and lasting difference.

 

Accountabilites and Responsibilities

- Responsible for the delivery of cross-functional IT initiatives across squads, ensuring alignment with business and technology objectives. Support the Agile delivery process, balancing flexibility with necessary controls to ensure on-time, within-scope delivery of IT solutions that meet business and technical goals.
- Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across IT and business teams, ensuring we instill a product mindset with clear communication on delivery goals, progress, risks, and outcomes. Support effective expectation management, aligning on scope, timelines, and milestones, focusing on Agile delivery while applying Waterfall principles as needed.
- Proactively assist in identifying and managing delivery risks and dependencies across multiple IT squads. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and self-organisation within teams while remaining open to using Waterfall techniques when necessary.
- Collaborate with multiple IT squads, Product Owners, and stakeholders to ensure that the focus remains on high-impact solutions.
- Ensure practices such as Scrum, Kanban, and continuous delivery are applied effectively to meet the needs of the specific project and deliver successful outcomes.
- Ensure all delivery governance requirements are met this includes supporting the management of stage gates, budgets, financial controls, and governance standards for IT projects.
- Support the implementation of delivery practices including ensuring teams are properly resourced and forecasted for success, deliverables meet quality standards, delivery metrics are visible and help monitor team performance.
- Assist the Capability with the preparation of business cases for IT projects, ensuring clear articulation of scope, benefits, costs, and risk mitigation strategies. Help define delivery models, timelines, and resource allocation plans.
 

Knowledge and Skills

- Experience as a Technology Delivery Manager in mid-sized organisations operating across Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.), with practical experience in their application across IT delivery teams.
- Familiarity with Waterfall principles and how they integrate with Agile processes in hybrid delivery environments.
- Experience in IT project delivery lifecycles, including how to manage risks, dependencies, and resource forecasting in both Agile and traditional frameworks.
- Understanding of key IT delivery tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, ServiceNow) for backlog management, sprint planning, and reporting.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively engage with stakeholders and communicate project status, risks, and outcomes.
- Experience in prioritising and managing multiple delivery streams across different squads, ensuring alignment with business and technical objectives.
- Hands-on experience in managing small to medium-sized IT delivery projects, ensuring that Agile practices are followed, and delivery is aligned with business objectives.
- Experience in stakeholder management and communication, ensuring that key stakeholders are engaged and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
- Experience in coaching or mentoring team members in Agile practices and helping teams improve their Agile maturity.
- Proficiency with Waterfall delivery principles, especially in hybrid environments where both Agile and Waterfall practices are utilised to manage complex IT projects.
- Experience in preparing business cases for IT projects, including scope definition, risk mitigation strategies, and aligning with business objectives.
- Certification in Agile methodologies (e.g., Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)) is a plus but not 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.
- We offer hybrid and flexible working arrangements and believe we operate at our best when collaborating 3 days a week in person (minimum). 
- 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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