Description *This position has 2 openings* Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. The WB Finance & Accounting (WFA) Vice Presidency is responsible for all aspects of the financial reporting and internal control framework for IBRD and IDA, and the extensive Trust Fund/Partnership portfolio of the WB entities. It supports an appropriate fiduciary control framework and administering disbursements for Bank lending and leads the client service function for the WB's corporate expenses. Organizationally, WFA is comprised of three departments: (1) Corporate Accounting and Reporting, (2) Trust Funds and Loans, and (3) Financial Controls. In Controller's our mandate supports both internal and external clients while we focus on delivery, optimization, impact, and people & culture. In WFA, our mandate supports both internal and external clients while we focus on delivery, optimization, impact, and people & culture. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org Within WFA, Risk and Controls team (WFARC) is responsible for: 1.Managing the Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) program for IBRD and IDA to support management assertion and external auditor attestation and performing controls testing as a service to other WBG entities. 2.Coordinating the identification, assessment, management and reporting of Operational Risks in WFA. 3.Facilitating the Business Continuity preparedness for WFA's time critical activities. 4.Advising internal clients on effective risk mitigation and internal control practices relating to new products, systems, and processes. 5.WFARN Chennai, which is an integral part of WFARC, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support its deliverables in the above areas. The position will be based in Chennai, India. How your contributions will help us achieve our goals The Financial Analyst plays an important role, working with the rest of the team and other stakeholders, to deliver on all of the areas noted above. The position will report administratively to the Senior Financial Officer, Corporate Reporting and Analysis, Chennai and functionally to the Head of WFA Risk and Controls in Washington DC. What you will do 1. ICFR - support the end to end ICFR program for assigned business lines, which includes: • Scoping; validating & documenting business processes, risks and controls; developing testing strategy for key controls; testing the controls for design and operating effectiveness • Liaise with process unit owners/coordinators, auditors and other stakeholders on ICFR program implementation • Support audit requests and enquiries • Follow up and work with business units to remediate open deficiencies; support in management reporting • Ensure adequate documentation of processes and workpapers in Wdesk (ICFR tool) 2. Operational Risk and Business Continuity • Coordinate the submission of quarterly operational risk report by WFA units • Analyze the risk events submitted to determine root-cause and remediation status, to support overall management reporting •Contribute to enhancing staff awareness on learnings from risk events and best practices in controls •Coordinate the end-to-end BCP program activities including Business Impact Assessment, Recovery Procedures documentation, Exercises and Reporting to management 3. Advisory work on Risk and Controls •Perform pre-implementation review of new products and systems to evaluate and mitigate ICFR risks •Advise on internal control best practices, participate in adhoc deep dive reviews of specific areas and help enhance control awareness among staff •Participate and contribute to other institutional risk initiatives as assigned 4. Wdesk Administration and Automation • Serve as in-house functional specialist for Wdesk system, to support the ICFR and Operational risk reporting activities • Guide business units in using Wdesk effectively, for the above-mentioned initiatives • Perform user acceptance testing for Wdesk system upgrade • Identify opportunities and support the automation efforts to streamline and bring about efficiencies in the above activities. Selection Criteria Education and Experience • Professional accounting qualification (ACA / ACCA / CPA or equivalent) Bachelor's degree in finance/ accounting with at least 3 years relevant work experience Experience in financial institutions or public accounting/consulting firms in an audit, consulting, or risk/control role. Knowledge and Skills • Fundamental Controllership Knowledge: Has a strong understanding of general accounting principles, risks and controls, and financial concepts and transaction processes • Financial Products Knowledge: Good understanding of financial products, hands-on experience in performing process reviews in financial institutions in areas such as treasury, loans, reporting • Knowledge of Recognized Risk and Control Frameworks: Working knowledge of COSO Internal control framework and Basel Operational risk guidelines. Information Technology (IT): Familiarity with IT general control framework , processes, risks and controls. Digital dexterity skills: incl. experience working with data analytical tools (e.g. advanced skills in MS Office, Power BI, etc.) Communication and Report writing: Strong communication (oral and written), reporting writing and presentation skills Abilities • Ability to manage simultaneous competing demands and deliver on time • Ability to analyze large sets of data and complex processes, identify the underlying risks and formulate business solutions • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain and express views/opinions clearly, confidently, and diplomatically to ensure high-quality results • Ability to deal sensitively in a multi-cultural environment, be a strong team player who is inclusive and build effective working relations with clients and colleagues [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending poverty on a livable planet. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners; invest in groundbreaking projects; and use data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org Background / General description: Prospects Group. The Prospects Group of the Development Economics Vice-Presidency provides timely analysis on global economic and financial developments, and their impact on the member countries of the WBG. Internally, it informs and helps define policy positions of the WBG and provides analytical support for WBG operations. Externally, the Prospects Group aims to influence global policy debates on major macroeconomic and development issues. In fulfilling this objective, the Prospects Group leads the WBG's monitoring, analyzing, and forecasting work in global macroeconomics. It produces topical and policy-oriented analytical work, including the semi-annual WBG corporate flagship Global Economic Prospects report and the semi-annual Commodity Markets Outlook report. In addition, the Prospects Group produces a wide range of analytical studies that appear as working papers, policy notes, and research publications in scientific journals, conference volumes, and book chapters. Position. The Prospects Group is looking for a highly competent professional to serve as Lead Economist for a dynamic team of economists with the following main tasks. •Provide intellectual guidance and leadership for high-quality research and surveillance work on topical issues that are of high concern to policy makers in emerging market and developing economies. •Make critical contributions to the Global Economic Prospects (GEP), one of the World Bank Group flagship reports, and the Commodity Markets Outlook (CMO). •Lead analytical chapters for the GEP as well as for other major reports on policy-relevant issues. These chapters and reports are founded on strong analytical content, using state-of-the-art econometric techniques, and will require a deep familiarity with topical issues in the current global policy debate. •Make critical contributions to the formulation of the Bank's views on the state of the global economy and regional economic outlooks. •Nurture a high-skilled, responsive team with the capability and flexibility to respond to changing thematic focus of the flagship reports as well as clients' needs, including those of Senior Management. •Provide analytically-founded support for Senior Management and other parts of the World Bank Group. •Continuously renew and upgrade the Prospects Group's expertise and analysis in the area of economic modeling and macroeconomic analysis at the global, regional, and country levels. •Collaborate with other units and various experts in order to play an active and leading role in the Prospects Group's and the World Bank's policy-oriented research. •Work as a key member of the Prospects Group's management team. The successful candidate will be an integral member of the staff, working closely with the Director and senior staff. The Lead Economist will be expected to deliver under tight and frequent deadlines in a fast-paced environment. S/he will work closely with a team of talented economists. Selection Criteria •Master's degree with 12 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ph.D. in Economics and a strong record of academic publications preferred. •Outstanding drafting skills. •Demonstrated knowledge and experience with quantitative analysis, modelling techniques, and econometric skills. •Strong record of analytical and surveillance contributions to flagship reports and policy-oriented publications. •Demonstrated ability to provide intellectual leadership and guidance to the analytical and surveillance work of a team. •Demonstrated ability to conduct research with an eye for policy implications of technical analysis and modeling applications. •Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues in a multi-cultural team. •Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with tight and frequent deadlines. Required Competencies: •General Economic Knowledge and Analytical Skills Possesses a demonstrated track record of working with economic and sectoral data and analytical tools and models to conduct economic analyses and produce user-friendly written outputs. •Research Temperament/Intellectual Curiosity Has demonstrated an aptitude for research through academic studies. •Written and Verbal Communication Delivers information effectively, including an ability to identify topical policy issues and articulate policy analysis. Experience as policy economist. •Deliver Results for Clients Proactively addresses clients' stated and unstated needs. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. Please visit www.worldbank.org. The South Asia Region Context The South Asia Region comprises eight countries (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) that range in size from India (with a population of over 1 billion) to Maldives (with 0.3 million people). The Region has experienced a long period of robust economic growth, averaging 6% a year over the past 20 years. It was the second-fastest growing region in the world in the aftermath of the global crisis. This strong growth has translated into declining poverty and impressive improvements in human development. The percentage of people living below the poverty line fell in South Asia from 56% to 16% between 1981 and 2013. Still, the region remains home to a third of the world's poorest, with 216 million people living below $1.9/day. The South Asia Region: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/sar Country Management Unit (CMU) Context Nepal is part of the SACSN Country Management Unit along with Maldives and Sri Lanka, with a Country Director and Operations Manager for Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka based in Kathmandu, Nepal. In addition to the Country Director, the Operations Manager, a Senior Operations Office, and an Operations Analyst in Nepal, the SACSN CMU includes a Country Manager, a Sr. Operations Officer, and an Operations Analyst in Colombo, Sri Lanka, an Operations Officer in Male, Maldives, as well as a Washington-based Senior Country Officer/Country Program Coordinator. Nepal is undergoing a historic transition toward a federal democratic republic and has adopted (along with fifteen development partners) the globally-renowned Kathmandu Declaration in 2021 formally aligning itself with the Green, Resilient and Inclusive Development (GRID) framework supported by the World Bank. Nepal has a large development partners' presence with active in-country donor coordination mechanisms, including the International Development Partners Group. This represents a window of opportunity for the country to further reduce poverty, increase the income of the bottom 40 percent, and pursue its ambitious agenda of inclusive growth and accountable service delivery. The Nepal program has a portfolio value at about US$2.3 billion. Nepal is implementing the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) with priority in three focus areas: (1) Public institutions and policies in a federalization context, (2) Growth and employment, and (3) Inclusion and resilience. The World Bank country program provides financial support and technical advisory services across a broad range of sectors, with focus in infrastructure, energy, human development services, climate, and disaster risk management. In addition, the priority of the program is also to support implementation of federalism. World Bank assistance is channeled through government system for agreed development priorities. Technical Teams from the World Bank are drawn from staff in the Kathmandu Office and from around the world. The World Bank in Nepal: https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/sar Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is in the midst of an unprecedented financial crisis that has impacted every aspect of the economy, and that has reversed previous human capital gains. Sri Lanka remains in the midst of this transition away from crisis to recovery, with continued areas of vulnerability. The World Bank has held a key role in working with the Sri Lankan authorities and development partners to support the recovery and a return to Green, Resilient and Inclusive Development. With a portfolio of approximately $3 billion and a complex analytical program, the World Bank has recently introduced a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) FY23-26, focusing on: (i) Supporting resilient, inclusive, and robust economic growth (ii) Protecting and enhancing human and natural capital. The World Bank in Sri Lanka: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/srilanka Maldives: The Maldives is an island nation comprised of many islands and atolls dispersed in the Indian ocean. It is made up of 1,192 small coral islands of which 198 are inhabited by a local population of 543,620 individuals. With more territorial sea than land, marine resources have played a vital role in shaping economic development, with nature-based tourism and fisheries as key drivers of economic growth. Maldives is a growth success story, with a high per capital income classification, but remains vulnerable to both climactic and macroeconomic crises. With a current portfolio of around 10 IDA projects and one IDA guarantee operation with a net commitment of around $200 million, the engagement covers support education, environmental management, health emergency, social protection, urban resilience, renewable energy, youth employment, macro-fiscal and solid waste management, among others. The World Bank in the Maldives: https://www.worldbank.org/en/country/maldives Duties and Accountabilities: The Senior Operations Officer in Nepal is a member of the CMU Operations Team. Under the leadership of the Operations Manager, the Sr. Operations Officer in Nepal oversees the CMU program monitoring and portfolio management, supports the Country Director and the Operations Manager in managing the relationship with government counterparts on operational and portfolio issues, and provides operational support to task teams in Nepal and across CMU countries as necessary. He/she will also back up other members of the CMU as needed. More specifically, as part of the Country Management Unit (CMU), the Senior Operations Officer in Nepal will: A. Support the Country Director and the Operations Manager in the interactions with Government and stakeholders in Nepal and contribute substantially to the development, implementation and monitoring of the country partnership framework. The Senior Operations Officer will develop and maintain close working relations with the Washington-based Country Anchor Unit, operational staff in Sri Lanka and Maldives, sector colleagues, operational services and quality staff, and regional management. B. Support the Operations Manager in portfolio management for Nepal. This includes meeting with project teams to discuss project status and strategy; commenting on Implementation Status and Results Reports (ISRs) and Implementation Completion Report (ICR); advising on Operations Manager intervention on project and portfolio issues; disbursement issues; reviewing implementation readiness of projects under preparation, including advice on project design, results-M&E, risk management; advising the Operations Manager on management letters, extensions, cancellations, and other types of restructuring; working with the Government on generic portfolio issues; and leading the annual Nepal Portfolio Performance Review in close cooperation with the Government of Nepal. C. Advise operational staff on design and implementation of projects to mitigate governance and corruption risks in World Bank-financed Projects. In close collaboration with the project teams, develop and maintain systems to help prevent and address allegations of fraud and corruption, while promoting good governance and value-for-money in World Bank-financed projects. D. Contribute to donor coordination by developing and maintaining contacts with key stakeholders and development partners, and interfacing with donors on harmonization of policies and procedures. E. Act for the Operations Manager and support the Operations Manager in general management of the Nepal office when necessary. F. Mentor and coach junior staff and inspire technical and behavioral excellence. The successful candidate will be strong in operational work, will like new challenges, will have strong inter-personal skills, thriving in a rapidly changing environment. Selection Criteria 1. Minimum of Masters Degree in a relevant discipline and 8 years of relevant experience. 2. Demonstrated familiarity and experience in: (i) Bank operations, policy and processes with a demonstrated ability to enhance quality as a part of project preparation and supervision, (ii) cross-sectoral operational issues, procurement, financial management, environment, social, and monitoring & evaluation aspects of projects, and (iii) the challenge of addressing governance issues in a complex operational environment. Or similar experience in an international organization. 3. Demonstrated ability to juggle numerous competing demands and priorities, respond quickly to country and management requests, and set priorities for self and others. Strong record of problem solving and innovation, and the ability to adapt to new challenges and to meet deadlines. 4. Excellent leadership and inter-personal skills, and a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with clients, development partners and teams. Ability to balance flexibility, patience and good listening skills together with firmness and clarity of message, while operating in a sensitive environment. 5. Excellent written and verbal communications skills. COS competencies link: [COS_PFM_Criteria.pdf](chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https:/worldbankgroup.sharepoint.com/sites/myhr/documents/career management/professional family mapping/cos_pfm_criteria.pdf?CT=1714674855032&OR=Outlook-Body&CID=94EC68AE-C1F5-477C-8C30-342213976EEF&WSL=1) [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. 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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org. Planet Practice Group and the Climate Change Group The Planet Practice Group helps countries address their most complex challenges in the areas of Agriculture and Food; Climate Change; Environment; Natural Resources & Blue Economy; Social Sustainability and Inclusion; and Water. The Climate Change Group (CCG) is part of the Planet PG and has as key function to support the mainstreaming of climate change across the WBG, in client countries, and with development partners. CCG works across the Bank with Global Practices and Regional Operations to ensure climate considerations are integrated in analytical work, sector and country strategies, development planning and operations. In this manner, CCG enabling the Bank to meet the targets outlined in its Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) 2021-25, and other Corporate Commitments, including those of the new corporate scorecard and the Global Challenges Programs, as well the World Bank Engagement Roadmap for Carbon Markets. CCG supports the Bank and clients mobilize public and private finance, provides technical assistance and operational support, undertakes analytical work and utilizes its convening power to help countries in their transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient development pathways. The Climate Finance Mobilization Unit: Within the CCG, the Climate Finance Mobilization Unit (SCCFM) supports countries to access and leverage effective, inclusive and innovative climate financing solutions integrated with World Bank operations. The primary focus of SCCFM is in the development of policies, technical approaches, and instruments for mainstreaming results-based climate finance and Emissions Reductions Programs in WBG investment operations through the Bank's regions and global practices. The unit also mobilizes climate finance through long-standing carbon trust funds that deliver innovative, scalable climate action. It supports analytical work and builds partnerships. The unit serves as a "one-stop" shop for the delivery of the Bank's carbon funds, including: the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF), Bio Carbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes (BioCF ISFL), Transformative Carbon Asset Facility (TCAF), Carbon Partnership Facility (CPF), and Carbon Initiative for Development (Ci-Dev). It oversees implementation of these programs by the WB; financial and trust fund reporting; asset management; donor relations; mobilization of other sources of finance and manages the overall Umbrella TF issues (SEFF, FINs etc). A new Umbrella Trust Fund has been established recently to cover all result-based carbon/climate finance, Scaling Climate Action by Lowering Emissions and its associated trust fund EnABLE – Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Emissions. SCCFM is developing innovative ways to capitalize this facility. In addition to traditional donors, it will target philanthropies and the private sector. Finally, a Bank-wide working group is exploring innovative financing mechanisms, geared towards crowding in private finance to carbon crediting and results-based finance. SCCFM plays a critical role in shaping and ground-truthing new approaches to mobilizing finance in this area. Duties and Accountabilities CCG is hiring a Practice Manager (PM) for SCCFM, who will manage about 35 staff and report to the Climate Change Global Director. The PM will be part of a cohesive CCG department, including four technical units and a small Front Office team. The PM will also be a member of a collaborative CCG Management Team, the CCG Leadership team and the Climate Change Talent Board. The Practice Manager will be responsible for: • Managing the unit staff, setting with each staff member their annual objectives, providing performance feedback throughout the year, and supporting staff in their career development. • Collectively setting the unit strategy, as part of the broader one-CCG approach, and leading the broad-based team to support delivery, innovation and integration of Results-Based Climate Finance in WBG operations. • Ensuring the delivery of commitments across the carbon funds, with emphasis on high environmental and social integrity of results. The PM is expected to consolidate and increase the efficiency in the management of these trust funds. • Developing and providing technical assistance on new methodologies, MRV approaches, approaches to results measurement for mitigation, resilience and adaptation, and other necessary elements relevant for results-based financing further mainstreaming and deepening climate finance and carbon markets across regions and WBG. • Coordinating across CCG, GPs and Regions in piloting and scaling up climate/ carbon financing in operational dialogue and programs. The PM will do so by providing the enabling environment, supporting analytics and technical assistance across sectors, including for example, in energy, macro-fiscal, and agriculture, and landscapes. • Playing a lead role in building donor partnerships, coordination and fund-raising for the funds managed by SCCFM in coordination with CCG. • Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, just-in-time corporate reporting on a continuous basis. • Working as one-CCG, ensuring coherence and synergies across the four units and contribute to shaping the Climate Agenda for the Bank. • Substantively contributing to the design and delivery of training programs for Bank staff and clients, focused on but not-limited to delivering the supply of high integrity results-based carbon credits and climate finance. • Actively participating in Leadership Team and Talent Board, including for Workforce Planning of CCG staff and supporting the careers of Climate-mapped staff across the Bank. Selection Criteria • In addition to meeting all Bank-wide Grade GH level position criteria (i.e., Work in at least two world regions or a combination of region and corporate assignments, and field experience preferred), the candidate is expected to have a Master's or Ph.D. degree in a technical field such as engineering, economics, finance, public administration, or another field relevant to climate, and typically the successful candidate will have 12-15 years of experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility. • Strong people and resource management skills, proven experience working in formal and non-formal reporting authority situations. Prior management experience of a large team is highly preferred. • Strong operational and analytical skills and superior client orientation developed through diverse experience working across Bank regions, GPs, IFC and/or MIGA, and across all Bank lending instruments. • Strong knowledge of the WB Trust Fund policy and TF Umbrella reform agenda, and experience implementing reforms to bring greater coherence and efficiency in TF management is highly desirable. • Interpersonal, diplomatic, and partnership skills for building and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders. Experience with managing multl-donor Trust Funds. • Strong sense of strategy, including ability to prioritize and exit activities and engagements, track record in streamlining and rationalizing product offerings. • Demonstrated ability to undertake a diversity of tasks within a rapidly changing and demanding environment on short deadlines. • Demonstrated in-depth experience working across practice and disciplinary boundaries and with multiple stakeholders – public, private and civil society – in building collaborative alliances for results. • Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken with fluency in additional languages highly desirable. WBG Leadership Values and Managerial Behaviors: • Leadership of Self: Role model the change and values for WBG; Demonstrate courage of convAictions, ownership and self-mastery within the organization in accordance with our values. • People Leadership: Lead and inspire staff to perform and deliver for better results; Help others achieve their fullest potential through coaching and mentorship. • Collaborative Leadership: Be mutually accountable for entire WBG's corporate targets and success; Work across WBG and with clients and partners to achieve better results. • Client Solutions Leadership: Be the leading provider of development solutions for country clients; Provide leadership in both knowledge generation and knowledge sharing. • Decisive Leadership: Take informed risks and make decisions in a transparent manner resulting in transformative impact for clients; Commit to decisions once they have been made. [WBG Five Managerial Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kDjXkr) [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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Description Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? Working at the World Bank provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank consists of two entities – the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA). It is a global development cooperative owned by 189 member countries. As the largest development bank in the world, the World Bank provides loans, guarantees, risk management products, and advisory services to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries, and coordinates responses to regional and global challenges. Visit http://www.worldbank.org/. Governance Global Practice The Governance Global Practice (GGP) supports client countries to build capable, efficient, open, inclusive, and accountable institutions. Countries with strong institutions prosper by creating an environment that facilitates private sector growth, reduces poverty, delivers valuable services, and earns the confidence of its citizens. Further information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/governance. The GGP has the following business-lines and cross-cutting areas of focus: • Anticorruption, Openness and Transparency • Fiduciary Assurance • Public Financial Management (PFM)/Public Investment Management (PIM) • Political Economy • Public Institutions • State Owned Enterprises (SOEs)/ Corporate Governance • Subnational/Decentralization • Tax Administration The GGP interventions range from diagnostics, technical assistance, and advisory services; learning, innovation and knowledge management; preparation of financing operations and provision of project implementation support, monitoring and reporting. An important part of its responsibilities is to deliver operational support to other Practices, including through inputs for policy-based operations, hands-on implementation advice, and direct fiduciary due diligence of investment financing. Regional Context The Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region comprises 30 extremely diverse countries, with a population of nearly 500 million people. Three of our clients are IDA only and another 2 are IDA-blend countries. The remaining 25 are IBRD- eligible. Although 10 of our clients have joined the EU and 7 of these have graduated, most continue to remain active recipients of knowledge and/or lending services. ECA has a substantial lending pipeline as well as a portfolio of Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS), concentrated primarily in a few countries. Knowledge is critical to the Bank's value proposition to client countries in the ECA region in both lending and advisory services. A predominantly middle-income region, ECA's slow growth and persistently high unemployment have threatened to reverse the region's achievements in reducing poverty and increasing shared prosperity. The region continues to struggle with multiple structural weaknesses, including high public debt burdens, tight fiscal space, low investment, and financial sector vulnerabilities. The recent war in Ukraine, geopolitical tensions, the refugee crisis, rise in prices and complex Eurozone issues pose further challenges to the region's economic prospects. In addition, the ECA region is highly vulnerable to climate change. The region has a large potential to strengthen resilience to climate change and also to improve energy efficiency, thereby reducing its contribution to climate change. Other important challenges affecting the region include poor governance, closed borders, diverse fragility risks related to regional tensions, frozen conflicts, and domestic instability in some geopolitically important countries. In view of these challenges, the ECA regional strategy is based on three pillars: (i) Sustainable and Inclusive Growth; (ii) Human Capital; and (iii) Resilience. Under the first pillar, the WBG supports reform programs and investments to improve government efficiency and service delivery, market creation, financial stability and connectivity for growth. Under the second pillar of Human Capital, ECA supports programs for social inclusion, especially for unemployed youth and disadvantaged communities such as the Roma; meeting the challenge of protecting the most vulnerable, and responding to aging and health challenges. The third pillar prioritizes climate action and building resilience to natural disasters, and facing the challenge of displaced populations. The EECG2 Unit covers three country management units (CMUs) in ECA: Turkey, the Western Balkans and the EU countries. The EECG2 portfolio includes lending instruments (PforR, IPF-DLI, IPF), Trust Funds (TFs), Advisory Services and Analytics (ASA), and Reimbursable Advisory Services (RAS). The EECG2 team also collaborates with other GPs to enhance governance in sectors. Duties and Accountabilities The Public Sector Specialist based in Washington DC, will make an expert technical contribution to the work of the GGP focused on the West ECA Region in the areas of decentralization, local finances and public service delivery. His/her duties and accountabilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Perform Task Team Leader (TTL) or Team member duties for the preparation and management of projects, in the area of decentralization, regional and local economic development, including using PfR instruments; • Prepare and implement large multi-sector Trust Funds (TFs) providing advisory services and technical assistance on regional and local development to foster economic, social and institutional convergence with and within the European Union as part of its regional and cohesion programs and the EU accession process; • Conduct high-level dialogue and Analytic and Advisory Services (ASA) on fiscal, administrative and functional decentralization, regional development and convergence, local taxes and resource management and service delivery; • Lead research and analytics in the areas of decentralization, multi-level governance, domestic revenue mobilization, subnational governments' capability and performance; • Participate in missions, provide inputs and guidance to EECG2 task teams, assess public sector policy issues through a public governance perspective, and prepare terms of reference for assigned work as necessary. • Contribute as needed to GGP activities in other countries in the region. • As requested by the Practice Manager for EECG2, undertake other activities, as appropriate. Selection Criteria The position requires a highly-motivated professional with the following competencies: • Minimum Education/Experience: Master degree in economics or public policy and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience. A PHD is an advantage. • A proven track record in carrying out complex research and analytical work in the area of fiscal and administrative decentralization, local finances, local revenue mobilization and performance management. • Relevant work experience in OECD countries or in High MIC countries on fiscal or administrative decentralization, local finances and revenue generation, either through projects or analytical work. • Proven quantitative skills, data analytics and applied research skills • A good understanding of climate change risks and risk mitigation measures • Operational experience with WB projects would be an advantage • Strong integrative and soft skills • Able to perform under pressure and to deliver quality output on time under tight deadlines • Strong written and verbal communications skills in English. Essential Specialized Skills/Experience • Prior substantive and sustained relevant work experience (not less than 3 years) in the field of decentralization, multi-level governance, local finance and service delivery. • Demonstrated technical proficiency and experience in the following areas: fiscal and administrative decentralization, public finances, local finances and revenues management. Technical Competencies • Public Sector Dialogue and Policy Advice - Conduct sector dialogue in the area of Decentralization, multi-level governance, local finances and taxes: (i) disseminating good/best practice to and from High MIC and OECD countries (benchmarking and knowledge spill overs), and (ii) helping clients develop reform strategies, good practice, taking into account prevailing political economy constraints in the country/sector. • Public Finance and administration at the subnational level – Demonstrate knowledge and understanding about public finances at the national and local level and the management and administration of the public sector; capable of analyzing decentralization policies, local government performance and ways to incentivize and enhance it. Behavioral Competencies • Client Orientation - Maintain client relationships in the face of conflicting demands or directions, and provide evidence-based advice and solutions, based on sound diagnosis and knowledge. • Drive for Results - Identify the needed resources to accomplish results involving multiple stakeholders and find solutions to obstacles affecting key deliverables. • Teamwork and Inclusion - Demonstrate leadership in keeping the team organized and focused, and actively seek and consider diverse ideas and approaches. • Knowledge, Learning and Communication - Lead in the sharing of best practice, trends, knowledge and lessons learned across units and with clients and partners, articulating ideas verbally and in writing in a clear and compelling way across audiences of varied levels. • Business Judgment and Analytical Decision Making - Serve as a trusted advisor to others on their decisions, ensuring alignment across units and optimal impact on the organization. [World Bank Group Core Competencies](https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O) The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. Learn more about working at the [World Bank](https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/careers) and [IFC](https://www.ifc.org/wps/wcm/connect/Careers_Ext_Content/IFC_External_Corporate_Site/IFC+Careers/Working+at+the+IFC/), including our values and inspiring stories. 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This post will commence on 1 August 2024. The Position: The post will support UNFPA's work on ending child marriage and the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage by contributing to the smooth implementation and monitoring of HQ-led initiatives in the programme for Phase III (2024-2030). S/he will report directly to the Programme Adviser, Child Marriage of the Gender and Human Rights Branch. 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: This post will primarily provide project management support to HQ-led initiatives on ending child marriage and adolescent girls' programming including partnerships to advance comprehensive sexuality education for adolescent girls, engaging boys and young men to end child marriage, building the evidence base on child marriage, promoting the investment in feminist/women-led and youth-led organizations as well as partnerships for research dissemination and uptake, among others. Under the supervision of the Programme Adviser Child Marriage/UNFPA Lead for the Global Programme to End Child Marriage, the analyst will ensure project milestones are achieved and all deliverables are completed by partners on a timely basis. The candidate will also assist in various Global Programme-related events and communications, visibility and knowledge-management initiatives. You would be responsible for: 1. Prepare partnership documents; review progress reports; provide and collate feedback to partners on deliverables; ensure quality finished products; manage overall project timelines and archive all the programmatic files. - Support partnership with selected implementing partners to achieve programmatic outcomes in key priority areas of the Global Programme to End Child Marriage's Theory of Change - Support the partnership with selected implementing partner to ensure quality and timely completion of expected deliverables as well as archive relevant documentation - Support the implementation of work plans including through (a) planning, (b) monitoring and evaluation and (c) technical assistance - Support the quarterly and annual reporting through UNFPA systems of the child marriage portfolio - Support the compilation and analysis of data on child marriage and adolescent girls' relevant indicators - Support the compliance and follow up on the recommendations from evaluations 2. Provide technical support to HQ-led implementing partners on ending child marriage - Support partnership with selected implementing partner for grantmaking to youth-led, feminist or women-led organizations - Support partnerships for advancing gender equality with boys and men on masculinities - Support the Strategic Technical Assistance for Research initiative (STAR) with the Innocenti Office of Research and relevant partners on evidence generation and dissemination - Support the partnership on the Child Marriage Research to Action Network with Girls Not Brides - Work closely with the GHRB team to support the integration of gender-transformative and human rights-based approaches through partnerships 3. Assist in knowledge management and communications - Organizing various webinars, clinics, and meetings on child marriage in collaboration with UNICEF and other relevant partners and stakeholders, the gender and human rights team, adolescents and youth team, and other branches in the Division - Compiling and making available knowledge products for regional and country offices - Synthesizing findings of relevant research and evaluations that can support programming at country or regional levels - Prepare posts on child marriage and adolescent girls for UNFPA intrasite communities listservs and social media - Review various Global Programme reports and communication products, such as newsletters, research digests, and human interest stories, among others, including coordination with the Media and Communications Branch and UNICEF's KM focal point - Prepare publishing group applications and documents on adolescent girls and child marriage for posting on UNFPA.org. 4. Support monitoring, evaluation and learning - Contribute to the Global Programme's and Ending Child Marriage Unit at the Gender and Human Rights Branch quarterly and annual reporting - Support monitoring and evaluation activities of the Global Programme to End Child Marriage - Support with data compilation and analysis relevant to ending child marriage indicators - Support learning activities on ending child marriage within UNFPA Qualifications and Experience: Education: Post-graduate University Degree in public health, social sciences, public administration, population studies, demography, anthropology and related fields Knowledge and Experience: - 2 years of relevant and progressively responsible experience in the coordination and management of international development projects; - Knowledge of adolescent girls, child marriage, gender and youth; population data; - Excellent written communications skills; - Demonstrated experience in programme management and support to civil society organizations; non-profit management; - Demonstrated experience in organizing webinars, meetings and knowledge management activities and technical support to country and regional offices; - Sound knowledge of the UN's operational environment desirable; - Programmatic communications in the UN System; - Data collection and analysis and archiving relevant programmatic documentation Languages: Fluency in English required; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French, is highly desirable. 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The Position: The Emergency Response Coordinator leads UNFPA's Global Emergency Response Team (GERT) in the Humanitarian Response Division (HRD) based in Geneva. Her/his primary responsibility is to ensure UNFPA's timely and effective humanitarian response worldwide. The Emergency Response Coordinator will work under the overall guidance of the Director and direct supervision of Deputy Director in HRD. Once the Emergency Response Coordinator and the GERT is deployed to a county in humanitarian emergency, she/he reports to the Country Representative of UNFPA on a daily basis while keeping a dotted line to Director and Deputy Director in HRD. 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: The overall purpose of the Humanitarian Response Division (HRD) is to facilitate the delivery of UNFPA's mandate by leading humanitarian emergency response and supporting humanitarian preparedness actions in increasingly complex humanitarian situations. While responding to emergencies, the HRD also focuses on resilience building to support the implementation of globally agreed frameworks (2030 Agenda including Sustainable Development Goals, Paris Agreement and Sendai Framework, as well as the Grand Bargain commitments etc.) The GERT represents first responders in a continuum of humanitarian deployments (deployed prior to regular surge with the purpose of setting the ground for an effective and coherent emergency response). As part of the GERT, the Emergency Response Coordinator is expected to deploy within 24 to 72 hours following the onset of an emergency or a specific request for support from UNFPA's Country or Regional Offices. Qualifications and Experience: Education: Advanced university degree is required, preferably in public health, social sciences, humanitarian response, international relations, or a related field. Knowledge and Experience: - At least 10 years of experience in coordinating, developing, and implementing humanitarian interventions in crisis settings. - At least 5 years of field experience in complex emergencies, including humanitarian emergency response. - Familiarity with Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and other humanitarian coordination mechanisms, guiding principles and standards. - Good knowledge of UNFPA's humanitarian mandates. - Good records of experiences in managing a big team in responding to humanitarian crisis. - Demonstrated experience within a multinational and multicultural environment. - Ability to deploy to humanitarian crisis counties globally on very short notice. Languages: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably French and/or Arabic, is desirable. 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Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of Audit, the Internal Auditor Specialist conducts and/or occasionally lead audits and advisory engagements in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and OIAI policies and procedures, as part of the approved OIAI work plan. UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, results The Office of Internal Audit and Investigations (OIAI) is an independent office reporting to UNICEF's Executive Director and the Executive Board. It has two sections: The Internal Audit Section and the Investigations Section. The Audit team helps UNICEF fulfill its mission by providing independent and objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of UNICEF's operations. This position is based in New York and requires frequent travels to UNICEF locations, often in difficult duty stations, outside of the duty station. To learn more about our work, please follow this link. How can you make a difference? Under the overall supervision and guidance of the Chief of Audit, the Internal Auditor Specialist conducts and/or occasionally lead audits and advisory engagements in accordance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and OIAI policies and procedures, as part of the approved OIAI work plan. Specific duties include: I. As a team member, participate in engagement planning activities that include engagement-specific risk assessment, determination of engagement objectives, scope and procedures and for own assigned segment(s) of the approved engagement plan: - Execute the relevant procedures to achieve the specific engagement objectives. - Prepare working papers in TeamMate, adequately evidencing the work performed to achieve the specific engagement objectives. - Develop observations clearly describing what was found vis-à-vis the specific engagement objectives, the criteria used, root cause(s) of what was found, consequence(s) and corrective actions. - Validate and confirm factual accuracy of observations through discussions with appropriate level of client staff and other relevant means of corroboration. - Develop inputs to engagement reports in conformance with OIAI reporting requirements. II. As a team leader: - Execute engagement planning activities that include engagement-specific risk assessment, determination of engagement objectives, scope and procedures with some support from a team member if needed. - Execute the above-described duties of a team member for each assigned segment of the approved engagement plan. - Oversee and review the work of team members, ensuring compliance with OIAI standards and practices, factual accuracy of observations and adequacy of work done to support achievement of the engagement objective. - Prepare draft engagement report, incorporating inputs from team members, responses from clients and feedback from peers. - Communicate timely and effectively with the Audit Chief on the team performance, the status of the engagement, the issues impacting them, and the steps taken. III. Assist in monitoring the implementation of agreed actions and in the review and assessment of the adequacy of corrective actions taken by the clients. IV. Carrying out other task as may be assigned by OIAI management, including contributing to OIAI's risk-based work planning activities, development of professional internal audit policies, procedures, and change initiatives. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, economics, accounting, risk management, information technology, or another related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with at least seven years of qualifying audit experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent may be accepted in lieu of CIA. - At least five years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in internal and/or external auditing in either government, non-profit organizations, and/or the private sector (with at least three years at international level) is required. - Experience of working in developing countries and international development is highly desirable. - Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft office suite including Excel and Power of BI, Electronic working paper software such as AutoAudit and TeamMate, Computer assisted audit techniques such as ACL and IDEA, Enterprise Resource Planning systems is considered as an advantage. - Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is considered as an advantage. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). UNICEF competencies required for these posts are? - Builds and maintains partnerships (2) - Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (2) - Drive to achieve results for impact (2) - Innovates and embraces change (2) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (2) - Thinks and acts strategically (2) - Works collaboratively with others (2) During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. Click here to learn more about UNICEF's values and competencies. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Remarks: UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Background UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) brings together UNDP's financial expertise to harness public and private capital for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- supporting governments, investors and businesses in reaching climate, social impact and sustainability targets. Its work drives systemic change towards a sustainable financial architecture that benefits people and the planet. Through the SFH, UNDP has been increasing its engagement in global financial and economic policy making through the work carried out in regulatory and market-based networks and different forums (I.e., G7, G20, UN's FfD process, etc.). UNDP has been assisting the G20 Presidencies in the implementation of their G20 priorities, including by providing the Secretariat of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) since 2021 and housing and convening the implementation mechanism for the [G20 Sustainable Finance Technical Assistance Action Plan (TAAP).](https://g20sfwg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TAAP_One-Pager_vf.pdf) The TAAP is a key initiative endorsed by the G20 leaders at the New Delhi Summit 2023 to enhance capacity building, raise awareness for sustainable finance, and strengthen efforts towards implementing the G20 SFWG Transition Finance Framework. The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking interns to conduct research supporting the implementation of the G20 Technical Assistance Action Plan implementation as well as other G20 SFWG duties. The intern will focus on collecting, organizing, analyzing and presenting qualitative and quantitative data from various online sources to inform the TAAP implementation and other G20-related engagements. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Sustainable Finance Policy Specialist, the intern is expected to: Data Collection and Integration: - Develop and implement data collection strategies, including but not limited to web scraping, API integration, and manual data gathering, to compile information from relevant websites, databases, and online resources related to sustainable finance capacity-building initiatives. - Collaborate with the mapping team to identify key data points and information to be collected, such as program titles, descriptions, target audiences, delivery methods, and topics covered. - Clean, preprocess, and organize the collected data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compatibility with the mapping database structure. - Assist in the integration of the collected data into the comprehensive database of sustainable finance capacity-building initiatives. Data Analysis and Validation: - Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and insights within the collected data on sustainable finance capacity-building initiatives. - Support the mapping team in validating and updating the collected data through periodic checks and comparisons with other data sources. - Assist in the analysis of the mapping results to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in the current capacity-building landscape for scaling up sustainable finance. Data Visualization and Reporting: - Create visualizations, dashboards, and reports to effectively communicate the findings and insights derived from the collected data on sustainable finance capacity-building initiatives. - Contribute to the development of presentations and other communication materials to share the findings of the mapping exercise with relevant stakeholders. Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: - Contribute to the documentation of the data collection, analysis, and visualization processes, including the development of user guides, scripts, and methodologies. - Participate in knowledge sharing sessions and collaborate with other team members to exchange ideas, best practices, and lessons learned related to data analysis and mapping of sustainable finance capacity building initiatives. Competencies Good interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiatives. Commitment to UNDP's mission, vision, and values. Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age differences. Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty. Required Skills and Experience - Current enrolment in a graduate program (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field such as computer science, data science, economics, or a related discipline. Or having graduated with a university degree in international development or other related and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation. - Strong programming skills in languages commonly used for web scraping, such as Python, R, or JavaScript. - Experience with web scraping tools and libraries, such as Beautiful Soup, Scrapy, or Selenium. - Familiarity with data cleaning, preprocessing, and database management techniques. - Knowledge of data formats such as JSON, CSV, and XML. - Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills. - Familiarity with sustainable finance concepts and frameworks is a plus. - Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team. 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The Position: The Reproductive Health Supply and Last-Mile Logistics Specialist leads UNFPA Togo's efforts to strengthen the availability and accessibility of reproductive health services, with a specific focus on family planning. This crucial role will oversee program management, logistics coordination, and partnerships to ensure essential supplies reach those most in need, even in remote and underserved communities. The specialist will work under the overall supervision of the Country Representative, working closely with the Assistant Representative, and is a team member of the Reproductive Health cluster Programme. 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. In support of Togo's National Development Plan and population policy goals, UNFPA is committed to expanding access to family planning and reproductive health services throughout the country. By addressing the unique challenges of reaching the most vulnerable, you'll help improve health outcomes and support individuals in exercising their reproductive rights. 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: This position is central to UNFPA Togo's efforts to strengthen the availability and accessibility of reproductive health services. Working closely with the Ministry of Health, government partners, and non-governmental actors, the Reproductive Health Supply and Last-Mile Logistics Specialist will play a key leadership role in: - Programme Management: Leading the coordination of the Reproductive Health Supplies partnerships and related programme management tasks. This includes planning, coordinating implementation, monitoring progress, and ensuring efficient resource utilization. - Logistics Coordination: Developing and implementing strategies to address supply chain challenges and ensure "last mile" delivery of family planning services and reproductive health commodities, with a focus on remote and underserved communities, including in crisis-prone areas. This includes exploring agile and efficient solutions, leveraging technology, innovation, and potentially empowering communities, youth and women to play a leading role in supply chain management within their areas. - Policy Dialogue and Resource Mobilization: Leading the policy dialogue for the UNFPA supplies partnership program, advocating with government to increase domestic financing contributions for reproductive health commodities. Also, exploring resource partnerships opportunities for an enhanced coordination of stakeholders such as USAID and GIZ. - Coordination and Collaboration: Coordinating programme and logistics activities with UNFPA's broader nexus programmes to ensure a collaborative and efficient approach. This ensures supplies reach everyone, up to the last mile, even in hard-to-reach areas. Education: - Master's degree in public health, supply chain management, pharmacy, social sciences, business, or a related field. Knowledge and Experience: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing health programmes, with a focus on family planning, reproductive health, and essential supply chain management. - At least 3 years of experience in national and/or international settings advising on reproductive health commodities, health systems strengthening, and/or supply management. - Experience in programme management, including planning, budgeting, monitoring, and evaluation, is preferred. - Experience in humanitarian settings and developing strategies for displaced or crisis-affected populations is highly advantageous. - Experience in resource mobilization and partnership coordination is a strong asset. - Fluency in French; good knowledge of English. Languages: Fluency in French; knowledge of other official UN languages, preferably English and/or Spanish, is desirable. Compensation and Benefits: This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus cost of living adjustment, rental subsidy, education grant, home leave, 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. 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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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 expands choices and possibilities for women and young people to lead healthy and productive lives. Our work is derived from the ICPD Programme of Action; that all human beings are entitled to equal rights and protections and no one person should be left behind in the fulfillment of their fundamental human rights. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical leaders, who embody these international norms and standards that have come under threat, and who will courageously and with full conviction defend them. UNFPA's strategic plan (2022-2025), focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. UNFPA is seeking leaders that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; leaders who can drive the 2030 Agenda through innovation, co-creation and systems-thinking and who thrive working in an increasingly dynamic context. We need leaders who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. Candidates are competing to become members of our prestigious Leadership Pool; the next generation of UNFPA leaders; and our pipeline for international rotational posts. Staff on International rotational posts are required to serve in a variety of contexts including hardship and non-family duty stations. Job Purpose: We need visionary leaders who stand up for the values inherent in the UN Charter: peace, justice, respect, human rights, tolerance and solidarity; who are able to maneuver complex political settings including humanitarian and emergency; who can leverage multi- stakeholder partnerships and coalitions; who think creatively, innovatively and connect cross-pillars of evidence, knowledge and experience; and who consistently seek greater system-wide solutions that reach beyond individual entities and interests. Under the guidance of the Regional Director for Arab States, you will lead a 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. Though not a separate Country Office, the Erbil office requires specific oversight and separate engagement. You would be responsible for: 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 in both Baghdad and Erbil offices - 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 as well as in line with the UNSDCF priorities - Promote joint UN programming using UNFPA's mandated areas to engage women and girls more effectively - 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 - Support the co-financing of UNFPA programs from national budget 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 caliber 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) 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/co-chairing UNCT Results Groups - Initiate programme and technical support opportunities for South to South collaboration with other countries. 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 for whom you report to. 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: - 15 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 including management of a complex country with a humanitarian profile is compulsory. - Able to work effectively in stressful situations - Understanding of and experience in applying UN security and duty of care obligations in non-family duty stations is critical Languages: Fluency in English. 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Background UN Women - the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, strives to eradicate discrimination against women and girls. It champions the equal participation of women and men in all aspects of development, human rights, humanitarian efforts, peace, and security, as envisioned in the United Nations Charter. In 2022, UN Women embarked on a critical initiative to support Afghan women affected by the ongoing conflict, particularly those in the diaspora within the Europe and Central Asia (ECA) region. This initiative aimed to provide a safe space for these women to engage in dialogue, build and maintain relationships, and collaborate on strategies to protect and advance gender equality. The focus was on empowering Women Human Rights Defenders (WHRDs), Women Peacebuilders (WPBs), women leaders, civil society, and a new generation of peace activists to leverage regional and global support and shape any future governance configuration in Afghanistan. UN Women's ECARO conducted a comprehensive needs assessment to identify the capacities, solutions, and advocacy needs of Afghan WHRDs, WPBs, and young activists. This assessment was pivotal in understanding how to utilize regional and national policy and human rights institutions to promote solidarity for Afghan women's rights and enhance their participation in peace processes. The findings from the needs assessment in the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Türkiye, and Uzbekistan revealed critical issues, obstacles, and gaps in gender equality, women's rights, and inclusive peace. These insights informed action planning to address the identified priorities and challenges. Afghan women participants also articulated their needs for capacity development and strengthening to tackle these challenges effectively. Moving forward, this initiative will center on creating and facilitating safe and inclusive spaces for Afghan women, both within the country and in exile, to engage directly with international and regional decision-makers. This engagement aims to foster network- and alliance-building with women peacebuilders from other countries, strengthen coordination among key stakeholders, and collect and showcase gender-sensitive data to influence decision-makers in Afghanistan and neighboring countries. From April to 31 August 2024, UN Women is dedicated to prioritizing the creation of safe virtual and in-person spaces that foster the coming together of Afghan and Central Asian WPBs and WHRDs; and bolster advocacy initiatives that amplify the priorities of Afghan WHRDs, thereby informing and shaping policy decisions at the regional level by the international community. For this purpose, UN Women CO in the Kyrgyz Republic is seeking an intern from the Afghan refugee community in the Kyrgyz Republic to support the smooth implementation of the 4-month initiative in a frame of the UN Women global programme on "Enhancing Afghan Women's Leadership for Sustainable Peace". The programme is aimed at enhancing women leadership and participation and providing gender-responsive services to female refugees and the affected host communities in the wake of the crisis in neighboring Afghanistan. Goals and Objectives The main goal of this assignment is to support UN Women's broader goal of enhancing women's leadership and participation and building capacity of women and girls from diverse groups in gaining valuable work experience and skills that contribute to their personal and professional development. An intern from the Afghan refugee community would bring a unique perspective and understanding of the challenges and needs of the community, thus enhancing the effectiveness of the results achieved within the project on promoting social and economic integration of Afghan refugees in the Kyrgyz Republic. The internship will also enhance employability and build a professional network for Afghan refugee participants and foster professional skill development in diverse and multicultural environment and prepare them for successful transitions into the workforce. Duration: The internship will last for about four months, commencing on 20th May and concluding on 31st August 2024. Reporting: The intern will report directly to the Programme Coordinator and will also work closely with other team members, UNHCHR, and its legal and social partners to amplify advocacy efforts for Afghan women and girls empowerment. Location: The internship will be based in Bishkek with potential field visits to project target areas and refugee communities. Duties and Responsibilities - Update the mapping of networks and CSOs representing Afghan women and girls in the Kyrgyz Republic and Central Asia. - Assist in organizing regular exchanges and dialogues between Afghan women activists and WHRDs within and outside the country to prepare the inputs/messages for the regional/global events - Assist in strategizing the role and level of engagement of in-country Afghan women. Define issues/ specific groups of Afghan women who will participate in the events. - Support the leveraging of the Central Asian Women's Leaders Caucus (CAWLC) chaired by the Kyrgyz Republic in 2024 to integrate Afghan women's perspectives into regional dialogues. - Support Afghan WPBs/WHRDs based in Central Asia in the development of the Biejing+30 review submission, communicating their inputs to the final recommendations. - Facilitate Afghan WPBs/WHRDs' contributions to the regional dialogue on COMPACT on WPS-HA, Peace Week in the Kyrgyz Republic and other relevant regional processes and events. - Document the contributions and outcomes of the Afghan WPBs/WHRDs' participation in the above-mentioned events. - Conduct a series of online discussions with Afghan female students (in CA) in exile on the findings of ACO Quarterly WPS consultations. - Design communication strategies to disseminate findings from UN Women-led needs assessment. - Prepare publications/briefs/leaflets to present the results of CA discussions on the situation of Women in Afghanistan. Support in producing human interest stories portraying positive image of Afghan refugees to prevent hate speech and xenophobia - Utilize creative methods, such as art tools, to amplify the voices of Afghan women activists. - Any other tasks assigned by the Programme Coordinator. Learning Objectives for the Internship - Learn to plan, implement, and manage initiatives aimed at creating and facilitating safe spaces for dialogue on sensitive issues at various international and regional dialogue platforms with a focus on Afghan women activists, WPBs, and WHRDs. - Learn to work effectively within a team and build networks with other organizations and UN agencies working in the field of forced displacement. - Understand both national and international policies and regulations related to refugees and their integration within host communities. - Enhance communication skills, particularly in the context of working with diverse communities and stakeholders. - Develop skills in strategic planning for the inclusion of Afghan WPBs/WHRDs in regional processes. - Enhance capacity in preparing advocacy materials and briefs for policy influence. - Gain practical experience in a UN agency, understand its workings, and develop professional skills relevant to the humanitarian sector, peacebuilding and security. - Enhance knowledge on UN Women's mandate, core objectives and values, policies and regulations. - Gain hands-on experience and develop practical skills relevant to the field of project management and enhance their employability and increase their chances of securing future employment. - Build a valuable professional network, which can be beneficial for the career advancement. Competencies Core Values: - Respect for Diversity and ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment. - Integrity - Professionalism Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues - Accountability - Creative Problem Solving - Effective Communication skills - Inclusive Collaboration - Stakeholder Engagement - Leading by Example Please visit this link for more information on UN Women's [Core Values and Competencies](https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values): https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/employment/application-process#_Values Functional Competencies: - Ability to work effectively in a team environment, willingness to collaborate and contribute to a shared goal; - Capability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders to manage event conceptualization and logistics, from planning to execution; - Ability to conduct research/studies and to prepare reports, briefs, and other documents that reflect research outcomes; - Proficiency in using digital tools for communication, collaboration, and information management on different social media platforms Required Skills and Experience Education: University studies in one of the following disciplines: International Relations, Social Science, Development Studies, Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance, Peacebuilding and Security, Gender studies, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration, Management & Operations, or other relevant subjects is required. - Meet one of the following: - Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); - Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent); - Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a two-year period of graduation; or - Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program which is part of a degree programme and undertake the internship as part of the program requirements. Language: - Proficiency (written and oral) in English; - Working knowledge of another UN language or local language is an advantage. Remuneration: Interns who are not in receipt of financial support from other sources such as universities or other institutions will receive a stipend from UN Women to partially subsidize their basic living costs for the duration of the internship. Application Information: - All applicants must submit a completed and signed [P.11 form](https://www.unwomen.org/sites/default/files/Headquarters/Attachments/Sections/About Us/Employment/UN-Women-P11-Personal-History-Form.doc) with their application. - Due to the high volume of applications received, UN Women can ONLY contact successful candidates. - The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of enrollment in a valid health insurance plan at the duty station of the internship, proof of school enrollment or degree, a scanned copy of their passport/national ID and a copy of a valid visa (as applicable). Note: 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. 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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OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The World Health Organization's Academy ('The Academy') is a new state-of-the-art learning institution that aims to revolutionize lifelong learning for health impact and reach million learners around the world. Based in Lyon, France, the Academy Campus will offer a wide range of learning modalities (on-line, face-to-face and blended); digital, in-person learning via the hub in Lyon or through the campus network, as well as portable learning laboratories designed for contexts where participants cannot travel or access the digital learning platform. The Academy is an integral part of the WHO under the management authority of the Director-General. The overall goal of the Academy is to advance the learning and human development component of WHO's General Programme of Work (GPW) and health sustainable development goals. More specifically the Academy will: enhance the competencies of millions of people through cutting-edge digital learning and hybrid learning, including leaders, practitioners, catalysts and lay people. The WHO Academy will deliver advanced digital and in-person learning to health policy practitioners, health workers and WHO workforce. The Academy campus will be officially launched in Autumn 2024 as a global initiative combining the latest technologies in digital and remote learning with advancements in adult learning science to offer innovative, personalized and multilingual learning that meets priority needs. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES - Provides technical leadership and managerial support within the Academy, in the area of Quality Assurance and Standards ensuring that activities in this area are carried out efficiently and effectively. - Manages the programme area in delivering its objectives through efficiently managing a small team of technical staff, financial resources and effective work planning to optimize the programme's deliverables in line with the mandate of the Organization. - Leads and conducts research on best practices in implementing programmes and activities and dissemination of information for capacity building in the respective area of work. - Manages the monitoring and evaluation and reporting of the subject area of work of key performance indicators and reporting requirements and mechanisms to optimize performance of Programme deliverables. - Represents the programme area of work at various meetings to advocate for quality assurance and standards. - Leads the design, the development and the implementation of the WHO Academy quality assurance framework tools and processes. - Leads the quality assurance of all WHO Academy learning programmes and training activities. - Oversees the quality assurance framework to be used by implementing partners including the assessment and micro-credentialling system. - Oversees the work of the Academy's quality committee and its secretariat. - Oversees the collaboration and alignment with the WHO quality and norms and standard division. - Performs all other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: An advanced level university degree in education, public health, social sciences or related field relevant to the position. Desirable: A PhD in one of the above-mentioned fields. Experience Essential: - A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in managing/guiding the development and monitoring and evaluation of impactful norms and standards products. - Experience in content design, production, management, and/or communication. - Experience in developing guides and processes to ensure use/adaptation of technical content in high and lower resourced environments. - Proven experience devising and implementing process improvement, key performance indicators (KPI), or related monitoring and evaluation approaches for norms and standards products (N&SPs). - Demonstrated experience managing human and financial resources. - Demonstrated experience at the international level. Desirable: At least 5 years of working experience in the UN or International Organization context. Skills - Concrete skills in the planning and implementation of a public health or disease control programmes. - Strong skills in the area of developing and establishing polices and strategies. - Ability to engage and communicate effectively and diplomatically with internal and external partners. - Commitment to collaborate effectively with other key partners in other technical areas of work in support of their products and goals. - Experience in developing guides and processes to ensure use/adaptation of technical content in high and lower resources environments. - Proven experience devising and implementing process improvement, key performance indicators (KPI), or related monitoring and evaluation approaches for norms and standards products (N&SPs). - Knowledge of WHO's policies and programmes is an advantage. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Creating an empowering and motivating environment Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: - Expert knowledge of French. - Intermediate knowledge of UN Languages. REMUNERATION WHO salaries for staff in the Professional category are calculated in US dollars. The remuneration for the above position comprises an annual base salary starting at USD 92,731 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable), a variable post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station, and currently amounts to USD 4358 per month for the duty station indicated above. Other benefits include 30 days of annual leave, allowances for dependent family members, home leave, and an education grant for dependent children. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. - Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. - A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. - In the event your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO 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 through the link: [http://www.whed.net](http://www.whed.net/). Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. - According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. - Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and E-Manual. - The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, race, marital status, religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, or any other personal characteristics. - The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. 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UNICEF Pacific is hiring an Education Specialist on a fixed term appointment to be based in the Kiribati office. Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Filed Office, in coordination with Chief of Education, the Specialist will provide support to the development and preparation of Education and Multi-sectoral ECD programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the progress of education and ECD programmes within the multi-country programme UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, education In the Pacific we work in Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu: These 14 Pacific Island countries are home to 2.3 million people, including 1.2 million children and youth, living on more than 660 islands and atolls stretching across 17.2 million square kilometers of the Pacific Ocean, an area comparable to the combined size of the United States of America and Canada. Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Solomon Islands, and Tuvalu are classified as Fragile States according to World Bank/OECD criteria. All 14 Pacific Island countries and territories have ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, but only a third are on track with reporting obligations. Explore the different areas of our work here: UNICEF Pacific Islands. How can you make a difference? UNICEF Pacific is hiring an Education Specialist on a fixed term appointment to be based in the Kiribati office. Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Filed Office, in coordination with Chief of Education, the Specialist will provide support to the development and preparation of Education and Multi-sectoral ECD programmes and is responsible for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting the progress of education and ECD programmes within the multi-country programme. The specialist will provide technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education and ECD programmes to improve holistic development, learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society. The Specialist will also contribute to the achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results-based management approaches and methodology (RBM), as well as UNICEF's Strategic Plans, standard of performance, and accountability framework. The Specialist plays a key role with in-country donor relations, as well as resource mobilization initiatives. The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Education Specialist to programme preparation, planning and implementation, contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to improve learning outcomes and universal access to quality, equitable and inclusive education and holistic ECD. Success in education and ECD programmes in turn contribute to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country. Summary of key functions/accountabilities: - Support to programme development and planning. - Support the preparation, design and updating of the situation analysis for the education and ECD programmes to ensure that current ensure that current and comprehensive data on education and ECD issues is available to guide UNICEF's strategic policy, advocacy, intervention and development efforts on education programmes. - Help supervisor set 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 and ECD programmes. Formulate, design and prepare programme proposals and concept notes for the sector, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's Strategic Plans and Multi-Country Programme and coherence/integration with the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) 2023-27, 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 documentations for programme review and approval. - Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners across sectors 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 to ensure integration, coherence, and harmonization of programmes with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated. - Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results. - Plan and collaborate with internal colleagues and external partners across sectors 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 mid-year/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. Leverage new technology and innovations to collect and analyze education and ECD data. - Monitor and verify 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. Hold regular bilateral meetings with in-country donors and partners. - Technical and operational support to programme implementation. - Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and multi-country office partners and donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on education, ECD and related issues to support programme management, implementation and delivery of results. - Arrange/coordinate availability of technical experts with MCO, Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely and appropriate support throughout the programming process. - Participate in education and ECD programme meetings including programme development and contingency planning to provide technical and operational information, advice and support. - Draft policy papers, briefs and other strategic programme materials for management use. - Networking and partnership building. - Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders, global partners, donors, and academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results on education programmes. - Prepare communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnerships and support fund raising for education programmes. - Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions on education and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNSCDF planning and preparation of programmes/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNSCDF process in development planning and agenda setting. - Contribute to resource mobilization initiatives through proactive engagement with donors through concept notes and proposal development. - Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building. - Apply and introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results. - Keep abreast, research, benchmark, and implement best practices in education management. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned. - Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects. - Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on education and related programmes/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. Work Experience - A minimum of five years of professional experience in policy, programme planning, management, and/or research in education and ECD is required. - Experience working in more than one country is preferred; experience working in the Pacific or SIDS is considered as an asset. - Experience with partner engagement, donor relations and resource mobilization is considered as an asset. - Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. Languages - Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). The functional competencies required for this post are... - Nurtures, Leads and Manages (1) - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2) - Works Collaboratively with others (2) - Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2) - Innovates and Embraces Change (2) - Thinks and Acts Strategically (2) - Drive to achieve impactful results (2) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (2) Technical Competencies: - Some understanding of the overall global development context, including issues such as: poverty, conflict and the impact of these factors on education and vice-versa; and inter-sectoral approaches to address such issues in collaboration with other sectors (including Social Policy, Child Protection, Nutrition, WASH, Health, and Communications within UNICEF). - Some knowledge of global developments in education and international engagement strategies, including the application of the equity lens and human rights perspectives to programming. - Some ability to support policy dialogue: translation of analytical findings and evidence into development programme and policy discussions around equity and learning with partners, including government, development partners, CSOs and academia in relevant areas. - Some education sector planning knowledge/ability, including the range of modalities for delivering education, linkages between different sub-sectors (e.g. ECD, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Inclusive Education), cost-effectiveness and efficiency issues, key institutional structures, components and processes, as well as governance issues. - Some education and policy sector analysis capacity, including understanding of the core education data sets and indicators; tools for analysis of equity; determinants of student access and learning; budget, costing, and financial management in education systems; political economy; and education policy and strategic planning. - Some programme management in education, including programme design, costing, monitoring and evaluation and reporting. - Some ability to support engagement with partners e.g. Sector Wide Approaches, Global Partnership for Education, Education in Emergency Clusters, Education Provider Forums, Delivering as One, Inter-sectoral partnerships such as in ECD, as well as networking with other key partners. - Some understanding of gender and inequity issues in relation to education and development and the application of gender / equity analysis to policy and planning in education. - For CO and RO based posts and where relevant, some understanding of policies and strategies to address issues related to resilience: risk analysis and risk management, education in conflict situations, natural disasters, and recovery. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. Remarks: UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. With regard to higher educational qualifications, 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 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. UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, are encouraged to apply to become a part of the organization. Internal and external candidates are invited to apply. 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