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, answers The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does ? in programmes, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life ? in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions ? her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens ? addressing inequity ? not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. Job organizational context: UNICEF Innocenti, Global Office of Research and Foresight was created in September 2022 from the merger of two former UNICEF offices: the Office of Research-Innocenti, and the Office of Global Insight and Policy. The merger brings together the organization's leading research and foresight expertise to establish a single unified office that will expand UNICEF's knowledge base and its capability to act on the basis of evidence. UNICEF views research and foresight as complementary functions that can deepen the organization's understanding of complexity in the present, and our planning for the future of children. UNICEF Innocenti undertakes and commissions research on emerging or current issues of relevance for children and child rights. The office links research and global trends analyses to influence policies, programming, and advocacy, as well as innovations, and to drive future strategies and vision of the organization and the child rights agenda more broadly amongst governments, private sector, and other institutions. UNICEF Innocenti uses foresight to set the agenda for children uncovering emerging trends and deepening understanding of key issues facing girls and boys and serving as a go-to office for advising UNICEF and a diversity of actors, including governments, the United Nations, private sector, civil society and children and young people themselves in the face of the continually changing global economy, political and security environment. UNICEF Innocenti also strives to lead global discourse by creating an enabling environment and platform for children and young people along with global influencers and decision-makers to transform their contributions into future strategies, policies and actions of UNICEF and the world. Thereby positioning children and UNICEF at the centre of the global conversation through prominent external engagement, communication, and influence The Specialist reports to the Chief, Research on Gender, Rights and Protection, P-5. How can you make a difference? The UNICEF Innocenti - Global Office of Research and Foresight undertakes high-quality research that contributes to evidence-informed policymaking. The Gender, Rights and Protection team through the STAR (Strategic Technical Assistance for Research) Initiative to end harmful practices supports the UNFPA-UNICEF Global Programme to End Child Marriage and the Joint Programme to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) through the generation of robust evidence on eliminating harmful practices to achieve effective outcomes for adolescent girls and women, worldwide. The STAR Initiative has evolved in role (from technical support to 5 child marriage studies to now delivering a full-suite of evidence support to 30 countries across 4 workstreams); visibility (increased demand for guidance on what works; increased requests from regional and country offices for STAR to implement operational research), and impact (application of STAR-supported evidence in programme and policy design including the development of the Phase III Global Programme Strategy). The Gender, Rights and Protection team at UNICEF Innocenti is seeking an experienced and motivated Research Specialist to lead the STAR Initiative to End Harmful Practices. The STAR Initiative has four streams: (1) Evidence generation through comprehensive technical research support to UNICEF and UNFPA offices across 30+ countries and 4 regions, the implementation of cross-national research studies (2) Research prioritisation to set, shape and promote research that fills critical gaps; (3) Capacity-strengthening of national and local actors to generate and use evidence, and (4) Evidence synthesis to promote the translation of research into practice through international partnerships and networks. The post-holder will contribute to STAR's portfolio of work across the following workstreams: - Research prioritisation (leadership and oversight in the development and updating of global and national research agendas). - Evidence generation (including technical support delivery to 30+ countries); - Evidence synthesis and knowledge translation - production of evidence synthesis outputs); - Capacity-building (delivery of national and local capacity-strengthening workshops and learning clinics); and - Knowledge translation (presentations on what works, how and why). This role reports directly to the Chief of Gender, Rights and Protection research and will work closely with the Chief to raise the profile and influence of the STAR Initiative through tangible actions, collaboration and investment in evidence production and use among Global and Joint programme country, regional and HQ staff, donor and policymaker communities, and global efforts to end child marriage and FGM prevention and response, more broadly. If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: JD Research Specialist on Harmful Practices 364-day TA.docx To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have: The following minimum requirements: - Education: An advanced (minimum Masters level) university degree in one of the following fields: public health, international development, human rights, or another relevant social science field. - Work Experience: A minimum of seven years of progressive research experience related to harmful practices, adolescent rights, child protection, and gender equality. Successful track record in designing and providing technical research support on child marriage and FGM. Strong record of evidence synthesis experience including designing and conducting systematic reviews of evidence related to child marriage and/or FGM demonstrating ability to synthesise research from diverse data sources. Demonstrated success in research program and project management focused on child marriage and FGM, including research program portfolio management, and research project metrics reporting with a growth mindset. Demonstrated ability to communicate evidence at all technical levels, effectively adjusting approach to meet varying needs and level of understanding of stakeholders. Strong record of delivering high-level presentations on evidence related to harmful practices. Talent to build and foster strong working relationships across cultural and organizational bounds and managing through influence. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels, both internally and externally. - Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required. The following desirables: - Demonstrated experience in using research to inform programme or policy design. - Experience working with or within UN agencies and global or regional agencies. - Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. - Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language. For every Child, you demonstrate: UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are: (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, time off for breastfeeding purposes[KR5] , and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required[LK6] to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built, we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. UNICEF's Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) Division works to deliver income, influence, and brand recognition for UNICEF globally. Within the PFP Division, Virtual Experiences (VEs) are online engagement events that allow donors to experience the impact UNICEF's work is having on the lives of children. The VEs are live, interactive, and compelling, and use digital technologies to bring to life the work UNICEF is doing in emergency and non-emergency contexts. They allow supporters to connect directly with experts and UNICEF staff in the field and aim to strengthen UNICEF's position in a competitive fundraising environment by bringing donors closer to our work in programme countries, helping to develop new and existing partnerships, and ultimately drive increases in income and influence. For every child, a Champion The Communication Officer (Vision Mixer) is responsible for providing technical production support for Virtual Experiences (VEs). This includes seamlessly running the multimedia material when needed during the live events, supporting the technical aspects of the live crossing (usually done on mobile phones) to the field locations, as well as basic editing such as broll/cutaways, photo loops, topping and tailing and uploads to YouTube and WeShare (UNICEF's digital asset management platform). VEs are an essential part of stewarding UNICEF's high-value private sector donors, and high-quality technical support is important to ensuring a quality and compelling experience is delivered. How can you make a difference? Reporting to the Virtual Experiences Communication Specialist (Producer) in the Supporter Content team, and working closely with the VE production team and other stakeholders, the selected candidate will be required to undertake the following areas of work: 1. Vision mixing for Virtual Experiences (VEs): VE's are live, interactive, and compelling virtual events (usually lasting 30min-1hour) where we use digital technologies to bring to life the work UNICEF is doing in emergency and non-emergency contexts. They allow supporters to connect directly with experts and UNICEF staff in the field. The role will support the running of the experiences usually on Zoom / Teams by seamlessly playing the multimedia material at appropriate times during live experiences and changing streams between various live feeds. 2. Technical support for VE live crossings: During a VE, live video crossings are conducted to staff / partners in field locations often via a mobile phone. The role will support with technical aspects for these live crossings including rehearsals and recording and packaging a back-up video in case the live link up goes down during the event. 3. Video editing for VEs: A range of multimedia material is used during a VE to add interesting visual imagery to the experience. This includes humani interest stories (as needed) video broll, animations, prerecorded soundbites etc. The role will be required to edit of some of this material including rolling photoloops, broll/ cutaways (30-40secs), topping and tailing of soundbites and interviews as well as packaging the final products (top and tail) for uploading to YouTube, linked in, and packaging on UNICEF's digital asset management platform, WeShare. 4. Supporting the VE Production team with other technical aspects needed during the preparation, production, and post-production of the VEs. DELIVERABLES: Under the direct guidance of the communication specialist (Producer) and working closely with the production manager and other stakeholders the role will complete the following deliverables: 1. Vision mixing for Virtual Experiences (VEs): - Prepare and run rehearsals for the VEs (est 7-10 per month). - Prepare all video/multimedia material to be run seamlessly during the event. - Seamlessly run the multimedia material (using professional vision mixing technology), and manage the live crossings to field locations during the live Ves. 2. Technical support for VE live crossings: - Manage the technical aspects of rehearsal and live crossings to field locations of staff /partners. - Record, cut and prepare a back up package of the rehearsals for the live event. - During the live event, the role will manage the live crossings (working closely with the Producer) to ensure the crossing is technically running smoothly. 3. Video editing for VEs: - Occasionally edit human interest stories (2-3 min each). - Cut broll/cutaways for VEs -- est 3-4 30sec Brolls per VE ( est 5 per VE) drawing appropriate footage from UNICEF's Archive, WeShare. - Record and package back up interviews/ crossings from the field. - Source and prepare start and ending photo loops for the Ves. - Packaging the final VE and upload to YouTube, linked in, etc (topping and tailing, any basic editing needed). - Other basic editing needs as indicated by the Producer. 4. Supporting the VE Production team with other technical aspects needed during the preparation, production, and post-production of the VEs including: - Uploading of material to YouTube, linked in after each VE. - Uploading and inputting metadata of VDE and individual packages into WeShare. - Sharing links to stakeholders. - Advising the team on technical developments. - Supporting with any other related tasks. Estimated Duration of the contract - 364 days Reporting To: - Communication Specialist, Supporter Content Team. Working Place: - Geneva, Switzerland is the official duty station. (Flexible work arrangements may be applied if there is a need). To qualify as a Champion for every child you will have? Education: - A first-level university degree in one of the following fields is required: Marketing, Communication, the Humanities, journalism, or another relevant technical field. - Any other additional training in a related field is an asset. Experience: - A minimum of two years of experience as a vision mixer working (with professional vision mixing software such as Vmix, Open Broadcaster, etc.,) on live television/ digital events is required. - Experience as a video editor is required. - Experience producing video content for news broadcasters or other high-pressure environments is an asset. - Experience in basic motion graphics is an asset. - Experience in project management is an asset. - Experience in working with creative teams or agencies and a sound understanding of the creative process is an asset. - Experience in the NGO sector/ for UNICEF and/or UN is an asset. Language requirements: - Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish) is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are... - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) - Works Collaboratively with others (1) - Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) - Innovates and Embraces Change (1) - Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) - Drives to achieve impactful results (1) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) are required. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: our competency framework. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. 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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME 1. Integrated Service Delivery (ISD)--> To support development of integrated people-centred service (ISD) for communities and referral for optimal use of resources by all programmes; to accelerate progress towards universal coverage of safe and quality health services including integration of traditional medicines and practices into the health system. To assist countries to develop and manage a competent health workforce that can deliver integrated people-centred service, through HRH strategic planning, capacity building for priority health interventions and strengthening of governance, appropriate regulation and education capacities.To support countries to attain universal coverage of health services for better and equitable health outcomes. Health systems act as the foundation that both underpins and unifies public health efforts aimed at combating diseases and building healthy communities in an efficient and equitable manner, especially for high priority, excluded and under-served population groups. A strong health system foundation enables effectiveness of individual programmes and efficient use of shared system resources for all programmes. In addition, it also promotes community empowerment and participatory governance as means of integrating equity-enhancing and rights-based approaches as well as addressing the social determinants of health. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES 1. Management Strategic positioning - Regional/National workplanConsolidates the national plans of action through systematic coordination of activities, and monitors the allocation of resources. Liaises with partners and stakeholders. Project/Programme managementCollaborates with internal and external stakeholders in the execution of programme activities, such as situation analysis and surveillance. Organizes events, and handles logistics and on-the-ground requirements. When assigned in the country office, working closely with the National Government, the incumbent also coordinates the implementation of projects and initiatives across the various WHO programmes, and supports the integration of these efforts to work towards a comprehensive approach to health interventions and the proper handling of cross-cutting issues. 2. Technical capacity (see mandate for specific information)Offers technical input and professional advice in the consolidation and implementation of country programmes. 3. Enabling capacity Networking/Fund raising/Partnership:Coordinates and provides support to team efforts in mobilizing resources and sourcing funds, and provides related administrative assistance, such as preparing of proposals, reports and materials. Capacity buildingCommunicates with and keeps up-to-date the network of consultants and outside experts. Provides day-to-day assistance, such as organizing activities and conducting training for Member States. Takes responsibility for professional development so as to maintain and elevate standards of competence and credibility. Advocacy/Communication Administers advocacy and communication activities, and efficiently delivers the organizational and logistical requisites for these, such as coordinating with stakeholders and organizing events. Expected specific outputs/outcomes Provide technical assistance in improving integrated and people-centred service delivery at primary health care level in the Pacific countries and areas. Specific roles to be undertaken within this jobUnder the overall supervision and guidance of Coordinator, Pacific Health Systems, the incumbent is expected to perform the following tasks: 1. Provide technical support in designing and implementing a package of integrated and people-centred service delivery in the Pacific countries and areas based on primary health care and the Healthy Islands vision; 2. Provide technical support in assessing performance of primary health care facilities in selected Pacific countries and areas; 3. Provide technical support in establishing guidelines for clinical managerial competencies necessary to perform duties at the first clinical contact points; 4. Provide technical support in promoting the integration of health and social services; and 5. Suggest policy options for revitalization of primary health care in selected Pacific countries and areas. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: First university degree in Medicine, Public Health, Community Health and Primary Health Careor related discipline from a recognized university . Desirable: Experience Essential: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Public Health Community Health and Primary Health Care. Desirable: Experience working in developing countries and with international organizations including the UN system. Skills --> Knowledge of the specific or technical area of public health; --> Ability to develop plans and proposals; --> Ability to establish harmonious working relationships as part of a team, adapt to diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, and maintain a high standard of personal conduct; --> Ability to demonstrate gender equity and cultural appropriateness in the delivery of services to Member States.Specific expertise and knowledge requiredKnowledge in health planning, data analysis, programme management and partners coordination. WHO Competencies Communication Producing results Knowing and managing yourself Moving forward in a changing environment Teamwork 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 64,121 (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 2479 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 that 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/. 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 Manual. - Staff members in other duty stations are encouraged to apply. - 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 staff. Women, persons with disabilities, and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. - Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int - An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the [WHO Values Charter](https://www.who.int/about/who-we-are/our-values) into practice. - WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e., discrimination, abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA, sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA, sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization, WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. - Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with WHO and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Candidates appointed to an international post with WHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. - WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff, including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. - The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants, only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. - Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment, except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination, as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. 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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, commitment Over the past decade, the scale, range and complexity of UNICEF programmes and operations have increased significantly. UNICEF income has doubled to over $8 billion, with a commensurate increase in staffing, and programme scope and ambition have expanded to accelerate progress towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Moreover, the organization has to work in more complex and unpredictable operating contexts as a result of the relentless surge in emergencies and humanitarian needs. Today's volatile world is facing increasingly severe (geo)political divides, conflict, natural disasters due to climate change and economic uncertainty. It is essential that UNICEF risk management guidance and practices keep in line with the size and pace of risk exposures and enable the organization to take the right amount of the right type of risks to maximize results for children. The incumbent will contribute to strengthening UNICEF's enterprise-wide risk management, which in turn would help to secure success in its work for every child ? recognizing that the biggest risk is not reaching children. It enables a proactive and resilient organization to safely face the risks posed by the current environment and confidently take the risks required to achieve its objectives. By implementing an evolved risk management framework, UNICEF strives for: - Using risk management as an active management tool to enable taking the right amount of the right type of risks, informing planning and decision-making; - Being a forward-looking organization that systematically anticipates potential issues before they may happen, effectively manages expectations and takes proactive actions to reduce vulnerabilities and secure success; - Building a comprehensive and lean system of risk assessment, control and assurance functions working efficiently together based on a shared understanding of key risks; - Applying risk mitigation, control and oversight efforts proportionate to levels of risks associated with the delivery of results for children; - Fostering an open culture of risk-awareness that encourages everybody to transparently flag risks ahead of time, confidently take necessary risks, and plan for and learn from failure. How can you make a difference? UNICEF has established a new position of Chief Risk Officer in the Office of the Executive Director with a view to launch an evolved ?ERM 2.0? framework in 2024, based on a new risk management vision, strategy and implementation plan (See 2024-8-Update-enterprise-risk-management-EN-ODS.pdf (unicef.org)). This aims to further strengthen Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) as a true enabler for delivery in an uncertain and volatile environment, which requires a more overarching portfolio view of risks at different levels of the organization, and a more coordinated approach integrated in programmatic and strategic planning and decision-making. The new office of the Chief Risk Officer will identify systemic and emerging top risks that require an organization-wide response, provide clarity on risk appetite (i.e. the willingness to accept being exposed to certain risks) and facilitate reporting to governance bodies, as required. The office will support and champion good risk management practices and instill a culture of risk awareness in UNICEF country and regional offices and at headquarters divisions. It will also facilitate sharing lessons across the organization and shaping United Nations inter-agency and donor collaboration on shared risks. The Enterprise Risk Manager will help the Chief Risk Officer to launch the ERM 2.0 framework and assist in the day to day activities related to standing up the new Chief Risk Office in the Office of the Executive Director, which could include amongst others: - Coordinate, facilitate and monitor the implementation of effective risk management practices for UNICEF's strategy, operations and programmes - Support in conducting a strategic risk assessment (grounded in the UNICEF strategic plan and with input from senior leadership) to define top risks requiring a corporate-level response and discussion in the Senior Management Risk Committee - Assist in the preparation and facilitation of Senior Management Risk Committee meetings by supporting risk owners with deep dives on top risks, and drive strategic thinking on implications and trade-offs - Support in developing an initial organization-wide risk appetite statement and subsequently operationalize and further refine it - Revise key risk policies and procedures in line with the new vision, simplifying guidance and the taxonomy of risk categories - Review and further define roles and responsibilities and governance mechanisms for risk management across the organization - Conduct ad-hoc thematic risk analysis, provide tailored support to high-risk countries, and capture and share best practices across country offices and regions - Help to drive change across the organization by instilling a risk-aware culture and enable scale-up and integration of risk management practices in planning and decision-making, including by developing training material and piloting simplified risk register tools and dashboards - Assist in driving a communication campaign to propagate the new vision and risk philosophy as part of the launch of ERM 2.0 and in setting up a risk practitioner network and community of practice across the organization - Engage actively with other risk-related functions, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g. other UN agencies and donors) as required to ensure cross-cutting and end-to-end risk management - Represent the Chief Risk Office in meetings as required To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? The following minimum requirements: Education: - Advanced University degree in business or public administration, science or engineering, development, or related fields. - Further qualifications in enterprise, operational or financial risk management are an asset Work Experience: - A minimum of eight years of professional experience with a fair share in (enterprise-level) risk management, strategy, or related fields. - Consulting experience combined with strong practical experience in applying risk management pragmatically in complex organisations and / or international development is an asset. Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset. Skills - Strong analytical and systems thinking and demonstrated problem-solving skills; - Ability to develop a strategic perspective and creatively think outside the box; - Interdisciplinary mindset with a broad interest in various fields and eagerness to learn; - Well-honed interpersonal and influencing skills across seniority levels and a thoughtful listener; - Pragmatic hands-on management style and the ability to reduce complexity and deliver results; - Ability to work autonomously, under pressure, demonstrating initiative and flexibility; - Team player able to establish working relationships with many teams in a multicultural environment; - Excellent writing skills and attention for detail; - Competence with digital tools and ability to work quickly and accurately with them; - Willingness to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous and constantly changing environment; - A positive, can-do attitude and a sense of humour The following desirables: Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency. Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others [add the 8th competency (Nurtures, leads and manages people) for a supervisory role]. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is: a role with direct contact with children, works directly with children, or is a safeguarding response role. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) apply. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. F Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. 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Purpose of the Job The Assistant Analyst, PODD Banking is responsible for supporting procurement activities. The Assistant Analyst will contribute to the development and implementation of procurement processes that generate cost and operationally effective contracts for the consultancy services required by the Client Services Group Departments. Accountabilities and Responsibilities Under the guidance of PODD management the Assistant Analyst PODD Banking is responsible for: - Provide operational support to a schedule of procurement projects that represent best practice procurement, respond to operational needs and comply with the Bank's Policy, Directive and Procedures; - Draft, using pre-established templates consultancy contracts, extensions and amendments; and resolve pre- and post-contracting issues arising from project implementation. - Prepare call-off notices following competitive procurement and directly awarded contracts exempt from competitive selections (exception under applicable Policy, Directive, and Procedures). - Review changes to standard contract terms and conditions proposed by consultants to facilitate contract signing and decision making by PODD Management. - Analyse and input into identifying areas of expenditure where there are opportunities to maximise cost and operational efficiencies; - Maintain effective and professional working relationships with internal stakeholders and where relevant participate in project teams established to manage specific procurement projects; - Contribute to contractual negotiations and communication with Suppliers. Contribute to the development of enhancements to PODD processes and strategies in support of the growth and continuous improvement of the PODD; - Collate and review market data and make recommendations in relation to specific procurement projects. - Assist in the drafting of operational guidelines, tools and training materials for user departments in relation to Bank policy, processes, procedures and systems advocating compliant solutions and best practice across the organization. Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications - Working knowledge of EBRD and/or other MDBs' procurement policies, rules and procedures for the selection of consultants and ability to understand and interpret such documentation; - Knowledge of principles and practices of commercial contracts; - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the areas of expertise. - Skilled in organising, scheduling, planning and co-ordinating own work with a degree of initiative and judgement, reliability, resourcefulness and flexibility to perform a variety of tasks and set priorities, with a good sense of time management and the ability to re-organise workload when faced with changing priorities; - Numeric and Concern for Accuracy, proven numeric ability with the capacity to ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality in work delivered is essential; - Results Orientation, self-motivated individual able to set goals and priorities; - Communication Skills, ability to communicate at all levels, both in written and verbal formats. Proven report writing and drafting skills as well as a pleasant and efficient telephone manner; - Interpersonal Skills, able to understand, respect and respond appropriately, using tact, patience and diplomacy, to the behaviour, concerns and motives of counterparts (internal client and external suppliers); - Ability to handle confidential and sensitive issues with discretion, and instill trust in counterparts; - Team Player, committed to supporting the achievements of PODD's mission and objectives and the willingness to put the goal of the Department before personal goals, and build effective, cooperative relationships with immediate team members to foster an efficient approach based on mutual knowledge sharing; - Acting with fiduciary responsibility and integrity; What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. Right to Work in the UK: Swiss nationals (and all other non-UK employees) can work in the UK without a Visa - working at the EBRD gives all employees "exempt status". The Bank however encourages all non-UK employees to obtain an Exempt Vignette (EV) prior to relocating to the UK, as without an EV you may face more questions at Border Control and when required to show evidence of their exempt status when renting accommodation under the Right to Rent legislation. 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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, RIGHTS Under the supervision of the Regional Emergency Advisor and the COs' Representatives, the incumbent will work with LACRO's teams and the COs teams in Belize, Jamaica, Eastern Caribbean Area (ECA), Guyana/Suriname, Dominican Republic and Cuba, to advance on the national preparedness agenda in the Caribbean region. When relevant, the incumbent can support COs' actions related to non-CPD countries under their coverage. How can you make a difference? 1. Lead the work with CDEMA and other subregional key stakeholders: Provide strategic guidance and technical support and enhance the partnership with CDEMA and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., CEPREDENAC), to strengthen subregional child-centered emergency preparedness and response in the Caribbean. In particular: 1.1. Lead the technical collaboration between CDEMA and Belize, Jamaica, ECA, and Guyana/ Suriname COs, enhancing their leadership and capacity to boost child-centered EPR at regional and national level, by supporting: 1.1.1. the implementation and audit of the Comprehensive Disaster Management (CDM) framework 1.1.2. the high-level coordination platforms and mechanisms, e.g., the Caribbean Development Partners Group for Disaster Management (CPDG-DM), ii to monitor hazards and impact analysis. 1.1.3. the activation of the CDEMA Regional Response Mechanism (RRM), including the civil- military coordination, mobilizing UNICEF support and private sector engagement whenever required. 1.2. Collaborate with the humanitarian learning centres and academia (e.g., the CDEMA's Regional Training Center, the UWI, INTEC, UNESCO) in the definition, development and roll-out of child- centred EPR trainings, to produce studies and evidence for child-focused humanitarian action and advocacy at different levels, including for the operationalization of the CDEMA's Regional Protocol for the Integrated Protection of Children and Adolescents in Emergency and Disaster Situations.,. 1.3. Support technical and strategic alliances with UNETT, UNCT, and key partners in the Caribbean (e.g., IFRC, Red Cross Societies, Caritas, and other relevant NGOs and CBOs), to build a joint/ multi- country EPR programmes implementation, involving joint early warning systems, supplies & logistics strategies, joint information management (e.g., for data readiness, and through platforms such as the Caribbean Risk Information System, GeoCRIS or CCRI-DRM), capitalizing on joint advocacy and networking, resource and human resources sharing. 2. Guide and support the work of the COs with National Disaster Offices (NDOs): Strengthen collaboration networks and procedures for enhancing inter-sectorial coordination for child-centered emergency preparedness and response. In particular: 2.1. Assist NDOs to consolidate the strategic and operational linkage with CDEMA through the implementation of the CDM framework, the development and audit of national work plans in relevant countries (only for Belize, Jamaica, Guyana/Suriname, and ECA COs). 2.2. Support national inter-sectorial coordination by establishing coordination platforms and thematic working groups as needed, and by enhancing their Information Management tools and mechanisms. 2.3. Enhance child-centred inter-sectorial contingency and emergency planning, including meaningful preparedness and Anticipatory Actions to mitigate the disaster impact. 2.4. Encourage the exchange of experiences and south-south cooperation, including outside the LAC region, to enhance private sector engagement (e.g., Philippine experience and the work through the Chambers of commerce) and ensure the integration of cross sectorial approaches such as the Accountability of the Affected Population (AAP), Gender equity, and inclusion of people with disabilities, among others. 3. Guide and support the work of the COs with Line Ministries: Enhance national preparedness for more shock-responsive systems in Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection and Social Protection with line ministries. In particular: 3.1. Strengthen sectoral coordination, capacities, processes, and tools, to consolidate line ministries' sectorial leaderships on emergency preparedness and response work. 3.2. Institutionalize bridging mechanisms to facilitate inter-sectorial coordination through NDOs, including the revision /update of emergency and contingency plans, the development and testing of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and activation protocols for the implementation of anticipatory actions and early actions. 3.3. Support the operationalization of the CDEMA's Regional Protocol, carrying out sectorial bottlenecks analysis and establishing institutional arrangements required for national preparedness strengthening, monitoring and evaluation. 3.4. Identify opportunities for business engagement and capacity building in WASH, Education, Child Protection and other UNICEF-led sectors, to support sectorial preparedness and response. 4. Lead the work with the private sector and other partners, at regional and subregional levels: Develop existing and new partnerships to boost collaboration, knowledge and resources sharing, capacity building, resource mobilization, and policy influence, at subregional and country levels. In particular: 4.1. Promote strategic engagement of business in child-centered EPR, leveraging on existing national and subregional networks in the Caribbean, to enhance joint planning, communication and advocacy capacities, innovation, experience sharing and knowledge management. 4.2. Leverage successful business engagement experience in the Caribbean, but also in BCR pilot countries (ECA, Guatemala & Peru), to accelerating similar engagements across LAC (including with sub-regional mechanisms). 4.3 Promote operational partnership with business for child-centered EPR, aiming to both financial and non-financial resource sharing and contributions to UNICEF, including supplies, logistics assets and capacities, human and technical resources, focusing on joint multi-sectorial and multi-level EPR on Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection and Social Protection, along with early warning, early actions, and anticipatory actions (e.g., ICT, media, communication and tourism). To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? Education: Advanced University degree in one of the following fields: social sciences, public administration, international relations, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Economics, Marketing, Fundraising or other related fields. Preferably a combination of management, administration, and relevant technical fields. Work Experience: Five years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in programme/project development, planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and administration. Language Requirements: Fluency in English and proficiency in Spanish are required. The following desirables: Developing country work experience (for IP) or field work experience (for NO). Specialized training/experience in emergency response management highly desirable. Language: Knowledge of French or Portuguese is considered an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others, and Nurtures, leads and manages people Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. 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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Field-based position with visits to the headquarters in GenevaContext & Mission Médecins Sans Frontières is an independent, international medical and humanitarian organization that provides care to people in need, people affected by natural or man-made disasters, and victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and without regard to race, religion, creed or political affiliation (MSF Charter). OCG has been developing its presence in Amman with a delocalized structure created to support the quality of our operations in the region and beyond. It includes: - The Operational Cell 5 directly managed by a Head of Desk, which current portfolio includes Iraq, Lebanon and Yemen. The team is composed by the Head of Desk, Deputy Head of Desk, Medical Program Responsible, HR Advisor, Fin Advisor, Log Advisor, Strategic Communication Advisor, Supply Referent and Desk Assistant - The MESO (Middle East Support Office) directly managed by the Head of MESO, that includes advisory, implementers and support positions providing technical and operational support to the field missions. The team is composed by Medical Network Team Leader, MH Advisor, Lab Advisor, MHPSS Implementer, Specialized SRH Activity Manager, Project Medical Referent, Humanitarian Affairs Advisor, Project Officer, Legal Advisor, Staff Mobility Coordinator, Regional Technical Referent Energy and HVAC - Delocalized positions Pool and Career Manager - Hosted positions - An intersectional Support Office for Finance/HR/Admin/Log/IT that supports both OCG and OCA teams in Amman. Tasks and Responsibilities This position will provide additional capacity to the MSF OCG Operations Teams, allowing for the swift deployment to missions for Emergency Response, Assessments, Exploratory Missions, gap filling in critical locations and on request the participation to strategic reviews (i.e. on security or context analysis). The majority of responsibilities of this position are those of an Head of Mission (see below) but will be adapted to each mission according to the needs, the type of activity, the role of the polyvalent support (i.e. HOM or Fieldco) and the local context. - Initiating and leading the mission-wide operational strategy; including country policy, annual plan, budget and policy frameworks. Leading the management team translating the strategic objectives into operational activities. Monitoring developments in MSF's general policies and strategies and adapting the annual plan of the mission accordingly. - Monitoring and analyzing the political, humanitarian and medical situation in the country and in the region. Identifying potential fields of intervention and determining response strategies. - Representing MSF towards external actors (national authorities, NGO's, donors, military organizations, media, etc.) to create commitment and negotiate terms and conditions for field operations. - Integrating an internal and external communication policy for the mission to advocate for change. - Leading the implementation of medical-humanitarian activities in the mission. - Coordinating with other MSF sections to initiate, coordinate and develop short- and long-term strategies in-country. - Evaluating the progress and outcomes of activities to ensure that objectives are achieved and reporting to Headquarters - Being responsible for the planning and coordination of all human, material and financial resources to ensure the overall performance of the mission - Leading the mission and its staff, providing a clear vision for the direction of the mission and bringing staff together across functional and geographical lines to achieve the mission's objectives - Managing, coaching and developing direct reports in line with human resource policies - Implementing Human Resources-policy and ensuring that MSF acts as a responsible employer in terms of working conditions and reduction of security and health risks. - Ensuring staff and management team are aware of mission strategies, ambitions and implementation plans - Ensuring the associative character of MSF is reflected in the briefing of all MSF staff. - Ensuring the internal and external flow of information. - Keeping staff and HQ informed and updated of context and security related issues. - Producing all required planning and program performance reports in line with the HQ reporting cycle. - Being responsible for all security aspects of the mission. - Defining and ensuring the implementation of the security framework in the country, in order to ensure safety of staff and visitors across the mission. - Ensuring the implementation of the Inter-operational directorate Security Agreement (ISA) in the mission, both in spirit and letter, promoting a culture of pro-active information sharing and collaboration." Specificities of the position: As member of the MESO team, the flying Operational HoM Polyvalent contributes to the achievements of the MESO strategic objectives and is deployed to the field to provide direct support to project and coordination teams in OCG missions of interventions. Emergency response and Operational continuity The priority for this role will be to provide support during emergency response, assessment and participate in explo missions as well as being deployed to cover operational critical gaps in the field. This position is similar to the previous Flying HOM positions, but is expected to have a more polyvalent role, covering also for gaps at FieldCo and DHOM level. Analysis, support on dossiers and organizational learning This position will be contributing to analytical work, providing support on specific operational dossiers (actors mapping, etc.) as well as lessons learnt and capitalizations based on the needs and on request of the missions and cells. Staff development Facilitate trainings at field level as well as have a role in the coaching of guidance of new Operational staff in the field, in close collaboration with the Ops L&D Team and as part of MESO objective to support the development of skills and capacity of MSF staff in the field. Contribute to MESO development The position is expected to contribute to reflection on MESO ways of working, including support to emergencies, new support areas to develop and other dossiers in order to keep the MESO office relevant to changing needs in the missions and MSF areas of intervention. Your Profile Education & Experience - University Degree, preferably Medical, ParaMedical, Public Health or International Relations - At least 2 years in a management position with a humanitarian organization - Essential working experience with MSF (at least one emergency mission) - Prior regional experience in the Middle East (an asset) - Experience in opening/closing projects (an asset) Languages - English Advanced level is mandatory - Arabic is a strong asset - French is an advantage Personal Abilities & Skills - Security management - Strong analytical skills - Project management - Essential computer literacy (word, excel and internet) - Excellent ability to work in a multicultural environment successfully and to demonstrate commitment and support for diversity, gender-responsive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory behaviour and attitudes - Strategic vision - Leadership - Networking, communication and representation skills - People Management and Development - Teamwork and cooperation - Flexibility and ability to work under stress Terms of Employment - Fixed-term contract, 12 months - Full-time, 100% (40h/week) - Working place : Field-based position with visits to the headquarters in Geneva - Practical working conditions in the field are in accordance with the MSF OCG volunteer manual. - Ideal start date: As Soon As Possible - Gross monthly salary: CHF 5'500.- based on 100% - Benefits: Health insurance and living expenses in the countries of intervention and at headquarters, paid according to internal regulations. How to apply Candidates submit their application following the requirements: CV 2 p. max. – letter of motivation 1p. max. – in French or English. Deadline for application is June 2nd, 2024. We reserve the right to close the position early if we consider the number and quality of applications received to be sufficient. [APPLY HERE](https://medecinssansfrontieressuisse.recruitee.com/o/flying-head-of-mission-ops-polyvalent) The applications will be treated confidentially. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. At MSF, we are committed to an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our staff members. We strive to create workplaces where teams of people with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, perspectives, ideas and experiences work together for the social mission of MSF to create better outcomes for our patients and the communities we work with. We welcome applications from individuals of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, background, religions, beliefs, ability status, and all other diversity characteristics. MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of discrimination or harassment, including sexual harassment. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo reference checks.
Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The threats against the United Nations, and by extension to the Agencies, Funds and Programmes of the UN system, are multifold and transcend borders. Therefore, they require a broad approach on how to manage resulting security risks. The global terrorist threat which has significantly impacted the UN in the past, the wide range of programmatic activities, which by nature also require to operate in environments of armed conflict or in areas affected by natural disasters, necessitate that the organizations develop and maintain a responsive and client-oriented mechanism to address security needs enabling programme delivery. The Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership, operational support and oversight of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles, UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments, while maximizing precious resources. To this end, the work of the Department is aligned under a clear mission, to enable United Nations system programme activities through trusted security leadership and solutions. This is a unique opportunity to join a diverse, dynamic and exciting organization gaining unique and valuable experience where security provides great value. Besides the opportunity to gain new skills and further advance security expertise, this position offers a fulfilling environment that gives you satisfaction by contributing directly or indirectly to peace and security, human rights, and achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Simply, all humanity will be benefiting from your work. Together, we can make the world a better place. For more information on the Department, and how we make an impact on the world in enabling the achievement of SDGs, visit: https://www.un.org/undss/ Position Purpose: 1- Organizational setting: This position is located within the Guard Force of the UN House Diamniadio, Senegal and this duty station has been designated by the International Civil Service Commission as "A" hardship and family duty station. The UN House Diamniadio which is about 40 km outside of Dakar will accommodate about 34 United Nations organizations present in Senegal and their approximately 2,300 staff. This 56,000m2 building complex is set to become a multilateral landmark in West Africa, and in addition to the Senegal UN offices. It will host regional and subregional UN offices responsible for the Sahel, West, and Central Africa. 2- Reporting Relationship The incumbent is responsible for the management of security operations in the UN House, including the management of the Guard Force Unit, unarmed private security services (UPSS) and security coordination with the Senegalese armed security forces deployed at the UN House. The incumbent reports to the Chief Security Advisor (CSA) of Senegal. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Chief Security Advisor, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties which include but not limited to: 1- Provide leadership support in security management and policy guidance to enable effective application of security policies and procedures while protecting and minimizing risk to UN personnel and operations in the covered location: - Serves as a member of the Country Security Cell, contributing to the implementation and evaluation of the effectiveness of the security plan for the UN House Complex. - Responsible for the application of the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) plans and procedures for the UN House compound at Diamniadio. - Under the guidance of the CSA, is responsible for the supervision of the UN House (GFM) personnel including the Fire Service component, ensuring their deployment, general support and performance management. - Under the guidance of the CSA, ensuring that the Security team is properly staffed and compliant with all relevant human resources rules and regulations, procedures, and guidelines - Managing and coordinating the overall and day-to-day security operations at the UN House at Diamniadio. Managing the Guard Force Security team to facilitate the necessary operations to achieve and provide a safe and secure environment for UN personnel, property, and resources. - Is responsible to the Contracting Officer's Representative (Chief Security Adviser) for the oversight of the Unarmed Private Security Service (UPSS) and security coordination with the Senegalese armed security forces deployed at the UN House. 2- Work in collaboration with the UN Department of Security and Safety (UNDSS), UN agencies security focal point to ensure compliance to UN security requirements : - Maintains continuing lines of communication with security focal points and all other UN agencies deployed in the area of operations to ensure maximum security coordination for the UN House. - Ensures that all reported security-related incidents involving UN staff members and project personnel within the confines of the UN House Complex are appropriately investigated and responded to, escalating those that require a higher administrative or managerial response 3- Monitor and oversee security compliance of UN premises: - Is responsible for the premises security plan, fire and safety plan, and evacuation plan for the UN House Diamniadio, including all aspects related to the development, implementation and updating of these plans. - Is responsible for ensuring the regular periodic conduct of Mass Casualty Incident drills, first-aid response, Fire and facility evacuation drills and training for all personnel as necessary, coordinating regular exercises for the same. - Manages the maintenance of office security by ensuring the conduct of physical security inspections of facilities and grounds, carrying out background checks where possible, and responsible for access and entry control at the facility. - Supervises the emergency communications and fire safety system in the premises ensuring periodic checks to ensure the system is functioning properly and arranges for repairs as necessary. 4- Provide timely and accurate security advice and briefings to UN Management and Personnel and collaborate with key security partners internally and externally to ensure a constant flow of information on important security matters to the UN agencies and its personnel in the UN House, Diamnadio: - Ensures that security training for all UN House (GFM) personnel, UPSS and deployed Country Security Forces, is carried out on a periodic and regular basis as required by the UNSMS and that and responsibilities of the various operations response units are assigned and performed according to pre-defined expectations. - Assesses prevailing local security conditions, identifying security threats/trends and advising UN personnel on security risk management measures relating to the UN House. - Is responsible for the maintenance of dialogue with local authorities, gendarmerie, Fire Service and other stakeholders in the event of natural and human-originated threats and disasters to the UN House. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Responsible for supervision and performance management of Procurement Analysts and support staff in Procurement Unit. Competencies Core Competencies Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact. Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences. Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands. Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results. Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration. Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity. Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Business Management - Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritize and control the organization's programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimizing return on investment. Business Direction & Strategy - System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Security Services - Security advice, planning and coordination: Ability to provide with authoritative advice and guidance on security management, plan and coordinate security activities. Security Services - Security information management: Analytical capabilities to process diverse security information and develop recommendations. Security Services - Security risk management: Ability to assess threats and risks, identify and oversee implementation of mitigation measures, including ability to design and test security plans. Security Services - Physical/premises security design, implementation and management: Ability to conduct accurate premises assessments on UN facilities to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place. Ability to design, support the implementation and test physical security systems for UNDP premises. Security Services - Security crisis management & response: Knowledge of crisis management and response arrangements as well as the ability to prepare for, respond to, support/manage security crisis events. Required Skills and Experience Education: - An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) preferably in Security Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis, Intelligence Analysis, Diplomatic Studies, Conflict and Security, Counter Terrorism or relevant related field is required, or - A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the above-mentionnel combination with two years of qualifying work experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree, or - A formal multi-year education in security management, such as military or police Command and Staff College (minimum 9 months full-time) with senior level command experience. - Formal training in security risk management is required. Experience: - Minimum five (5) years (with Master's degree) or seven (7) years (with Bachelor's degree) of work experience in facility security, risk or disaster or emergency areas with security responsibilities, such as national security, military or police is required. - Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and advanced knowledge of web-based management systems such as ERP is desirable - Prior experience in managing security operations for a large UN Premises and/or compound is desirable. - Previous experience on security management experience with the United Nations Security Management System or with another international entity is highly desirable. - Prior experience in the region is will be an advantage - Prior experience working or collaborating with national administration on security matters will be an asset Language: - Fluency in oral and written French is required. - Working knowledge of English is an asset. 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UNICEF Pacific Multi Country Office is seeking to fill in the position of Construction Specialist at the P-3 level to be based in Suva, Fiji. The Construction Specialist reports to the Deputy Representative programme with daily operational oversight from Chief of WASH and Chief of Education 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, water The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does ? in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The UNICEF Pacific Multi Country office covers 14 Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs) with programme on Health and Nutrition, Child Protection, Education, Social protection and WASH. 14 Pacific Islands countries and territories comprises Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Nauru, Niue, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. Some programmes and countries have substantial components on construction supplies and contracts while others have emergent or more targeted supports to infrastructure repair/rehabilitation, solarization, climate resilient infrastructure, etc. How can you make a difference? The Construction Specialist reports to the Deputy Representative programme with daily operational oversight from Chief of WASH and Chief of Education programme. The construction specialist is responsible for the technical leadership on infrastructure and construction areas of work, and coordination of the construction activities of Pacific Multi country offices. The management of construction projects includes planning, support to procurement, as well as monitoring of construction works on site. The incumbent collaborates closely with UNICEF Programme/ Operations on preparation of construction work plan, preparation of design and technical document, support to procurement process, monitoring and reporting on construction projects. The incumbent is expected to have or build familiarity with the broader context for social service infrastructure work, including relevant modalities, partners, standards and practices in the Pacific. Summary of key functions/accountabilities: - Preparation of construction annual workplan; - Contribute in the development of the annual work plan for the construction activities; determine priorities/targets and performance measurements and monitor work progress to ensure that results are achieved according to schedule and performance standards. - Prepare and collect information required for the annual work plan on regular activities, ongoing projects and others in the pipeline. - Coordination of Construction human and financial resources; ensure appropriate staffing deployment and timely recruitment according to project's needs. - Supervise construction staff; conduct weekly unit meetings; ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities. In collaboration with the Construction Unit in Supply Division and DFAM Field Support Unit, ensure knowledge sharing and learning is prioritized in order to continuously build capacity of individuals and the team. - Collaboration with UNICEF Programme and coordination with Government counterparts, implementing partners and contractors; - Provide technical backstopping and support in matter of construction project management to Programme/ Operations sections and Government counterparts/implementing partners; contribute with Programme sections in developing child-friendly community infrastructure development program proposals; provide information to Programme on construction related activities to include them in their AWP. - Provide assistance to Programme /Operations sections through involvement in construction project proposals, planning, and preparation of relevant terms of reference; analyze the project context and suggest the appropriate implementation and procurement modality. - In collaboration with the Government counterparts/implementing, develop and produce innovative cost-effective construction designs using local construction materials; compile and update list of best practices in construction and building design. - Attend steering and technical cooperation meetings; prepare PPT presentations on projects' progress; undertake follow-up actions in relation to project implementation and monitoring. - Provide Programme/Operations sections with information on projects' progress; undertake appropriate actions to overcome technical obstacles; draft relevant sections of project reports required for donors, management, annual reports, etc. - Preparation of design and technical documents; - Prepare the scope of construction works based on Programme/ Operations requirements, budget and site limitations; define deliverables and payment modality. - Apply UNICEF norms and standards (child-friendly, accessibility, MOSS, MORSS, etc.) to construction projects, taking into consideration the local environment and available materials; verify if compliance with green building standards is required in coordination with DFAM Field Support Unit. - Check technical documents related to construction (design drawings, technical specifications and bills of quantities); verify whether they are clear, complete and compliant to programmatic and construction needs, eco-efficiency and accessibility requirements; undertake the actions required to endorse these technical documents by relevant ministries. - Follow up with the designing firms and government entities for obtaining all permits required for construction activities prior initiating works. - Provide guidance/recommendations on climate resilient infrastructure to ensure programme sustainability and support programmatic decision-making and implementation in line with local conditions and UNICEF policy and procedures. - Support to procurement process; - Provide technical support to Supply section with preparation of LPA requests and CRC submissions with supporting documents related to construction activities. - Conduct surveys to identify potential construction companies and engineering firms available in the local market; prepare terms of reference required for establishing local Long-Term Arrangements for engineering services (design and site supervision). - Prepare tender documents in relation to construction works and engineering services; attend bidders' conference and present the technical components of the tender; prepare answers on technical questions raised by the bidders during the tendering. - Support Supply section in organizing bidders' conference and site visits; conduct the evaluation of technical proposals received and prepare the evaluation report; provide support to Supply section on the analysis of financial proposals. - Monitoring of construction projects; - Conduct the kick-off meeting of construction works with the construction company, the engineering firm and relevant government counterparts. - Provide close monitoring and supervision of works on construction activities by undertaking/coordinating regular site visits and conducting regular technical meetings including joint monitoring with relevant Government technical services; follow up progress for each activity per milestones and review site supervision reports to ensure work compliance with norms, standards, and timeline; verify quality and precautions on health and safety standards on ground. - Use effective monitoring and supervision tools to ensure easily assessment of works quality, progress, and performance of engineering firms and construction companies during the entire duration of the project; apply multi-layered approach to construction supervision and quality assurance; use documented hold and inspection points, where applicable. - Certify payments/variations and compile supporting documents; monitor construction expenditures and progress certificates; prepare and maintain relevant table for each construction activity. - Provide support to UNICEF Contract Administrator on contract management, amendments, variations, duration extensions, applying liquidated damages, etc. Ensure all documents/information required for contract management are available, complete and properly archived. - Participate in the partial, substantial and final reception of works after verifying the correction of all defects during the DLP; prepare and issue relevant certificates. - Prepare Contract Performance Evaluation; provide support to UNICEF Contract Administrator on contract close-out in VISION; prepare the final completion report and lessons learned for submission to the Construction Unit (SD) and AMS/NYHQ as necessary. - Operation and Maintenance support and training as required. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? Education: - An advanced university degree is required in civil engineering, construction engineering, architecture or other relevant area, or relevant first-level university degree (Bachelor's) in conjunction with a valid relevant professional certification is required. - A first level university degree (Bachelor's) in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with additional two (2) years of relevant work experience may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree. Experience: - A minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience, at the national and/or international levels, in project management, site supervision, quality assurance and/or other directly related technical fields is required. - Experience of managing multiple construction projects in remote and low capacity setting - Work experience in Pacific/Small Island Developing states with unique operating environment/ maritime logistics is desirable. - Understanding of development and humanitarian work. - Emergency experience an advantage. Skills - Ability to resolve difficult, complex and sensitive situations often under pressure; - Ability to initiate and manage change in a diverse environment; - Ability to clearly and concisely express ideas and concepts in written and oral form; - Ability to manage and monitor the effective use of resources; - Ability to supervise and direct a team of professional and support staff working on construction projects; - Ability to work strategically to realize organizational goals, develop strategies, set clear visions; - Strong communication and negotiation skills to establish and maintain trusted partnerships for achievement of objectives and to develop close and effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders; - Ability to identify and analyze systemic issues, formulate opinions and make conclusions and recommendations to resolve them; - Skill in the identification of new opportunities or requirements to meet challenges in the field and propose changes; - Strong knowledge of latest developments and technology in construction industry; - Strong understanding of construction project cycles, from programme needs assessment, through planning, procurement and contracting, monitoring the execution of work and evaluation of project outcomes; - Strong overall knowledge and understanding of UNICEF programme, public procurement principles, financial and legal aspects of construction issues, ethics and risk management of construction projects. - Strong knowledge on climate resilient infrastructure and standards including innovations to support programming Language Requirements: - Fluency in English is required For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People, and Drive for Results. The functional competencies required for this post are... - Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1) - Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2) - Works Collaboratively with others (2) - Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2) - Innovates and Embraces Change (2) - Thinks and Acts Strategically (2) - Drives to achieve impactful results (2) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. Remarks: UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. 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 also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. 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 reasons. 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 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Purpose of Job The Principal Manager - Innovative Blended Finance holds a key position in the Green Partnerships team, which sits within EBRD's wider Donor Partnerships (DP) team. She/he develops, in close collaboration with different EBRD departments, innovative investment vehicles and pioneering financial structures to attract catalytic concessional funding from multilateral and bilateral resource partners to address climate and environmental issues. The Principal Manager develops strategies, tools and partnerships to leverage untapped donor support in under-funded and/or catalytic areas through innovative concessional instruments. The successful candidate will have excellent problem-solving skills, a demonstrated track record in blended and innovative finance, an understanding of the climate finance architecture and donor relations. The duration of the contract is for 2 years, with the possibility of extension. Accountabilities & Responsibilities The Principal Manager - Innovative Blended Finance is responsible for: Analysis & Opportunity Scoping: - Analyse how other relevant financial institutions use of blended finance resources and identify innovative blended finance solutions that can be integrated into funding concepts and proposals to multilateral climate/environmental funds and bilateral donors. - Scan the landscape and following international debates on blended finance to identify engagement opportunities and bringing this knowledge into the Bank's donor agenda. - Map and stay abreast of EBRD's sectorial, geographical, and thematic needs for concessional resources. Ideation & Design: - In partnership with relevant EBRD teams, design funding concepts and proposals that deploy innovative reimbursable or unfunded investment vehicles, business models and pioneering financial structures to address climate and environmental issues. - Create and deliver fundraising pitches for using innovative blended finance funds. - Engage with a wide range of partners, particularly other DFIs, and establish strategic opportunities for new multi-stakeholder platforms that deploy innovative blended finance. Internal Process Management: - Leading the internal approval of new blended finance products and processes, if necessary. - Support, if necessary, the origination, structuring and execution of the Bank's blended finance investments. Knowledge Management & Learning: - In close collaboration with EBRD's Impact Team, capturing, analysing, and disseminating knowledge products on blended finance internally and provide thought leadership on the topics of blended concessional finance. - Work with other teams within DP to support the design and deployment of innovative blended finance tools to support the Bank's donor agenda. Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications - Master's degree in economics, finance, business administration or related discipline. - Work experience in a private commercial bank or development finance institutions, particularly in the context of development finance related to climate change. - Substantive experience in blended and innovative finance and/or impact investing, preferably in the field of climate action. - Experience in identifying and designing innovative reimbursable or unfunded financial instruments, business models and pioneering financial structures (first loss equity, guarantees, bonds, etc.). - In-depth experience in designing and structuring funding concepts and proposals and raising donor resources for climate and environmental issues. - Understanding of the global climate debate and the climate finance architecture. - Experience and understanding of the type of financial instruments DFIs deploy, particularly in the region and sectors in which the EBRD operates. - Excellent communication, negotiation and problem-solving skills. - Strong inter-personal management skills, including ability to work across departments. What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: - Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; - A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; - An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank's core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. 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UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, Nutrition Organizational Context and Purpose for the job The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does ? in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favouritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life ? in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions ? her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens ? addressing inequity ? not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfil their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations. The Organizational context Under the supervision of the Supply Chain Manager, Strategy Development and Implementation, and working closely with colleagues in SCSC, Supply Division, Programme Division, Regional Offices, and Country Offices, the incumbent will support the development and use of supply chain management strategies in select countries for priority Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) and other nutrition/and health supply chains with direct impact on programme results with a geographic focus in the MENA region. How can you make a difference? Purpose of the job The incumbent will use his/her technical knowledge and specialized experience to drive the implementation of tools and structured approaches to analyze and solve national supply chain problems relevant to UNICEF programmes, specialized UN agencies, governments, institutions, and non-governmental organizations in nutrition, health in general, WASH and Education. The incumbent will use his/her technical knowledge and specialized experience to develop and disseminate guidance and tools to encapsulate Nutrition Supply Chain Management within governments' Health System Strengthening agendas. The incumbent will also facilitate exchanges of best practices, and work with partners and counterparts in the nutrition programme area on supply chain and logistics issues. Summary of Key functions/accountabilities The UNICEF Supply Chain Specialist (Nutrition Specialist) will be directly accountable for delivering tangible results in the development and enhancement of nutrition supply chains and the deployment of effective SCS tools and approaches in countries, with a focus on the MENA region and beyond. The incumbent will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to devise and implement sustainable solutions and enable national champions to achieve sustainability and impact. The specific accountabilities include: Regional Leadership & Advocacy: Act as the champion for Supply Chain Strengthening Centre (SCSC) within the MENA region (and beyond), ensuring the adoption and mainstreaming of supply chain strengthening activities in regional and countries plans. Capacity Building & Knowledge Management: Support the development and dissemination of training materials and the organization of capacity building initiatives such as webinars, workshops to build the capacity of regional and country-level supply chain champions. The incumbent will contribute to define and organize SCS community of Practice. The staff member will lead Technical Assistants specifically for national Nutrition Supply Chain aspects not only limited to one geographical area. Innovation & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the design and revision of Supply chain and Systems strengthening methods, models, and tools that assess and enhance supply chain processes and performance. Strategic and Operational Guidance: Provide expert guidance and support in aligning supply chain strategies with nutrition, health, education and WASH systems strategies, and country and regional plans while leveraging UNICEF's comparative advantages. Deployment of Evidence-Based Interventions: Define and support the adoption of evidence-informed supply chain interventions that align with national strategies and UNICEF's capabilities. Supply Chain Assessment: Under country leadership, drive comprehensive supply chain assessments to ascertain service performance and identify areas for improvement using UNICEF Maturity Model tool, System Design, Access and Coverage Evaluation Tool (ACE), and others. Support Roadmap design, implementation and progress monitoring. Formulation of recommendation: Recommend strategic approaches aimed at enhancing the maturity and effectiveness of supply chains at all levels, from national to community. Sustainability: Engage in activities that promote sustainable and resilient government supply chains as part of UNICEF's broader humanitarian strategy. Documentation & Best Practice Sharing: Document case studies, monitoring implementation progress, results and best practices, and lessons in the field of nutrition supply chain management to facilitate learning and knowledge sharing. Field Mission Participation: Provide on-site technical assistance and engage with field operations to address specific supply chain challenges. Donors' commitment: In close collaboration with the partnership specialist lead the donor's proposal writing, and activities report, progress reporting, and ensure an effective grant management. Adaptive Support: Responsively undertake additional duties as requested by the supervisor in service of UNICEF's mission and goals. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? The following minimum requirements: Education: Advanced university degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics Management, Operations Management, Project Management, Strategic Planning, or related field. Two years of applicable experience acceptable in lieu of an advanced degree. Work Experience: Minimum five (5) years of relevant and progressively responsible work experience in a professional capacity in supply chain management in the public or private sector. Work experience in an international setting and/or development cooperation is an advantage. Professional experience from humanitarian emergencies and complex inter-agency operating environment is preferred. Work experience in SAP in terms of UNICEF's reporting is also an advantage. Technical Knowledge: Knowledge of RUTF and other essential nutrition supplies relevant in nutrition programmes Technical experience in distribution planning, network design and optimized distribution models Knowledge of information systems and data management in resource-limited settings Ability to write reports and prepare presentations for both high-level and technical audiences. Language Requirements: Written and oral fluency in English is essential. Written and oral fluency in French is an advantage. Knowledge of Arabic language is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks, and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promoting the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be canceled. Remarks: As per Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. UNICEF's active commitment to diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this position, eligible and suitable candidates are encouraged to apply. Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP's policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels, forms a contiguous spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in the Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in the Strategic Plan. Within the GPN, the Crisis Bureau guides UNDP's corporate crisis and fragility related strategies and vision for crisis prevention, response, and recovery. The Bureau has the responsibility for support to prevention, crisis response, resilience, recovery, and peacebuilding work under the auspices of UNDP's Strategic Plan. Crisis Bureau staff provide global strategic advice to UNDP management and technical advice to regional hubs and Country Offices; advocate for UNDP corporate messages, represent UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora, and engage in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas. As part of the Global Policy Network (GPN), the Crisis Bureau works in an integrated manner with UNDP's Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) ensuring that issues are fully integrated into UNDP's development programmes. Peace outcomes are delivered in a coherent manner, working across the GPN that includes the Governance team in Bureau of Policy and Programme Support. The Crisis Bureau (CB) is galvanizing UNDP's efforts to support countries to build resilience by strengthening capacities to anticipate, prevent, respond to, and recover from the impacts of crises and shocks on progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These efforts are geared towards reducing countries' reliance on external humanitarian relief and peace interventions while risk-informing development planning and decision-making to minimize the creation of new risks. UNDP seeks to ensure that development perspectives are introduced as early as possible in response and recovery cycles, including approaching recovery as an opportunity to reset development practices onto more resilient, green, and equitable pathways. UNDP's corporate Crisis Offer seeks to consolidate and upgrade UNDP's crisis mechanisms to break the cycle of protracted crisis and fragility, to get ahead of the crisis curve through anticipating and preventing crises, and to sustain development throughout crisis by investing in hope – from jobs to justice. These efforts seek to mitigate potential shocks and disruptions, protect hard-won development gains, provide sustained accompaniment throughout crises, pursue pathways out of crisis and build longer-term resilience. The CB supports Regional Bureaux (RBx) and Country Offices (COs) to ensure risk-informed and preventive approaches are integrated into development plans, priorities, and programmes. In this context and to prepare for, respond to, and support recovery from major crises, UNDP Country Offices (COs) have often to meet multiple demands and pressures in addition to their usual workload. Under these circumstances, COs often have a critical need for additional capacity to help them meet these demands and facilitate essential roles in these areas. UNDP has, through the Country Support Management Team (CSMT) of the CB, several deployable capacities that can be drawn upon, including SURGE Advisors, external programme and operations experts from the GPN/ExpRes roster and from Stand-by Partners. UNDP periodically commissions reviews of its SURGE support and deployments mechanism to ensure systems remain up to date and new technology and ideas are brought on board. Job Purpose and Organizational Context Under the supervision of the Head of the Country Support Management Team, the Team Leader for Africa manages and oversees the Crisis Bureau interventions in the Africa Region in close collaboration with GPN Teams and the Regional Bureau for Africa (RBA). S/he is responsible to planning and allocating resource in line with GPN's vision and agreed priorities and to provide strong, coherent, and coordinated support to COs in the Africa region. S/he provides advice and guidance for UNDP's positioning for crisis-related programming at global level, lead and manage the Africa Team, including knowledge management and undertakes partnerships, representation, and advocacy as required. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration Duties and Responsibilities 1. Strategic country support coordination and timely delivert of technical assistance, programme, and operational support. - Ensure timely application of agreed business processes to guarantee predictable country support for COs on crisis prevention, response and recovery issues. - Stay abreast of developing crisis in the Africa region and identify/understand the regional and country support needs as it relates to crisis and fragility. - Conduct prioritisation exercise with RBA to determine region priorities, taking into account local needs, capacities and resources, as well as corporate and partnership crisis related commitments. - Proactively contribute to the roll out of the New Way of Working at country level. - Support the formulation of Country Programme Documents in priority countries in consultation with the GPN Teams, ensuring that programmes are crisis/conflict sensitive and reflect crisis-related priorities in fragile contexts. - Ensure effective coordination across the GPN to ensure the provision of crisis and fragility-related synchronized, consistent, coherent, and comprehensive support and advisory services. - Working with the GPN Teams, contribute to ensuring quality assurance and relevance of crisis prevention, response, stabilisation, and recovery programmes and ensuring alignment with corporate strategies and policies through the review of substantive inputs to established country programming processes (e.g. CCA, UNDAF, CPD, Integrated Strategic Framework and other joint analysis and programming tools). - Ensure continuous liaison with RBA, Regional Hub and the Sub-Regional Platforms and GPN focal points to ensure alignment with regional priorities, integration of RBA inputs into GPN/CB country support, and coherence with related development practices. - Ensure that the country information databases are up to date on crisis and fragility related matters and informed by steady observation and monitoring of events, regular communications with RBA, internal analysis and outside specialized source. - Support initiatives to strengthen the capacity of COs for crisis preparedness, response and recovery through organizational learning activities in collaboration with GPN Teams (e.g., training packages and modules, workshops, web-based materials, webinars, etc.). - Ensure the continuous collation of lessons learned and best practices in crisis preparedness, response and recovery. 2. Timely management and coordination of crisis response - Ensure effective leadership in coordination and in recovery programming in times of crisis, the implementation of timely, sequenced and appropriate UNDP response and recovery activities, safe and sustainable response actions and timely and commensurate funding allocations. - Supervise the secretariat function of temporary support structures, timely organization of coordination meetings, information sharing and proper record of decisions. - Advise on Level Declaration, composition of the SURGE Planning Team, deployment of First Responders, selection of SURGE Advisors, etc. - Coordinate the preparation of all background material submitted to the Crisis Board, including the Exigency Memo, the SURGE Plan, Business Cases and After-Action Reviews. - Manage crisis response allocations and ensure timely delivery of the funds. - Support the establishment of the Crisis Management Support Team when L2 or L3 crisis have been declared. - Follow UNDP rules and procedures and agreed internal business processes for the sourcing, selection, deployment, management and exit of advisor deployed in response to crisis. - Support country level post-crisis assessment processes (e.g. recovery and peacebuilding assessments / post disaster needs assessments) from a process design and coordination perspective, working closely with GPN technical teams and RBA. - Advise and guide the development of recovery plans, recovery frameworks, strategic response plans, etc. - Lead or be part of the SURGE planning team. 3. Partnership and collaboration with UN and non-UN partners - Strategic engagement and effective liaison with relevant partners, including UN entities, in relation to operational country specific issues in close collaboration with RBA. - Maintain strong relationships within the UN System and collaborates closely with UN system partners on country specific crisis situations, in particular with : (i) DPPA and DPO on issues of integration and mission transition, and in the context of countries with peacekeeping and special political missions; (ii) DPPA/PBF in relation to peacebuilding project development and implementation support; (iii) OCHA on issues related to humanitarian response plans, humanitarian planning at country level and the operationalization of the New Way of Working at country Level; (iv) UN Agencies, Funds and Programmes, to ensure coherent responses. - As appropriate, liaise and collaborate with the WB and other IFIs on country-specific issues in particular on PDNA and RPBA in close collaboration with the Crisis Bureau Policy, Knowledge and Partnerships Team. - As agreed with RBA, support the participation of UNDP in Inter-Agency Task Forces and in Peacekeeping or Special Political Mission Planning. - In close coordination with RBA, BERA and relevant GPN teams, keep track of the organization of country specific and crisis related International Pledging Conferences and ensure CSMT support as required. 4. Planning for the Africa region and deployment for immediate crisis response - Brokers prioritization / organizational focus on high-impact crisis support vis-à-vis the broader GPN and Regional Bureau and aligns the use of resources behind these priorities. - Leads the establishment of a work plans for Africa and internal collaboration practices, role modeling how integrated work approaches are translated in UNDP's crisis support. - Management of the programme support function for Africa, ensuring that robust systems are in place to monitor the status of Crisis Bureau support together with financial and risk management obligations (i.e. associated budgets and expenditure reports in QUANTIUM, etc.). - Overseeing the contracting and supervision of consultants to support programme development in the Africa Team. - As required, support post-crisis assessment processes (e.g. RPBA / PDNA) from a process design and coordination perspective, working closely with GPN teams and RBA; - Participate in inter-agency mission and coordinate inputs from various GPN teams; - Support country level preparedness planning and programme criticality; 5. Knowledge Development and Management - Actively contribute to community of practices to ensure wide dissemination of best practices and lessons learned from the implementation of programmes related to crisis and fragility in Africa; - Influence and promote the advance of policy dialogue in thematic relevant to the Africa Region such as stabilisation and prevention through synthesis of knowledge emerging from the implementation of programmes in-country; - Oversee the knowledge extraction, analysis, documentation, codification of results/lessons learned in the implementation of programmed in priority countries, in line with guidelines and corporate tools, including After Action Reviews.; - Support the capacity development of UNDP staff in the Africa region in application of tools and practices related to crisis and fragility. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervision of the Africa Team staff and ensuring that performance management practices contribute to continuous improvement in team cohesion and individual staff development. Competencies Core: Achieve Results: - Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact. Think Innovatively: - Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems Learn Continuously. - Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences. Adapt with Agility: - Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands. Act with Determination: - Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results Engage and Partner: - Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration. Enable Diversity and Inclusion: - Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity. Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness Crisis management / Country Management Support: - Crisis Coordination. 2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness - Crisis management / Country Management Support: - Crisis Deployment Capacity. 2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness - Crisis management / Country Management Support: - Crisis Programming. 2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness - Crisis management / Country Management Support: - Humanitarian inter-agency coordination. Business Development - Knowledge Generation: - Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for content, or responsive to a stated need. 2030 Agenda: Engagement & Effectiveness - Crisis Policy and Tools: - Ability to lead integral work of teams utilizing expertise, vision, problem-solving capacity, and collaborative energy in professional area of expertise. Required Skills and Experience Education: - Advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in international development, law, international affairs, Public administration, business administration, development economics, or other related field or a first-level university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in a relevant field plus two additional years of relevant work experience Experience: - 10 years of professional work experience leading teams, providing policy and programming advice, and pioneering approaches in results-based management, knowledge generation, and dissemination to advance sustainable agenda at the international level. Candidates in possession of only a first level university degree require 12 years of relevant work experience in order to be eligible for consideration. - First-hand expertise in crisis response, including managing rapid response in crisis settings and complex emergencies; - Strong knowledge of crisis prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery (both disasters and conflicts); resilience, stabilization, transition, etc.); international crisis response architecture (including humanitarian system; peacekeeping operations, special political missions, etc.); gender equality in the context of programming in humanitarian and early recovery settings); - Proven ability to coordinate crisis response with UN entities, including knowledge of UN policies and procedures on crisis response and complex emergencies, as well as related management of information; - Knowledge of UN/UNDP's crisis response, prevention and recovery mandate, policy, and tools is highly desirable. - Strong and relevant experience working in crisis-affected countries is an asset. Experience working as part of UN management in this context highly desirable. - Knowledge of and relevant work experience in the Africa region is an asset. Language requirement: - Fluency in English, both written and oral. - Good command of French highly desirable. - Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset. Note: Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period. Disclaimer [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm) Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web. 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Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP is on the ground in about 170 countries and territories, working with national counterparts on solutions to global and national development challenges. In Mongolia, UNDP has been helping the country to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience to sustain development results. UNDP has been committed to helping the Government and the people of Mongolia achieve the Sustainable Development Goals as well as other national development priorities through capacity development, knowledge sharing, partnerships, and policy dialogue. UNDP aims to improve the lives of the people of Mongolia, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, and to work towards a future that offers equality, dignity, and opportunity for all. We work with government, civil society, the private sector, development partners, and funding organizations to support the attainment of Mongolia's vision of national development. Currently, UNDP's support in Mongolia focuses on continuing to support Mongolia's development in line with Vision 2050 and the New Recovery Policy. UNDP Country Programme in Mongolia for 2023 – 2027 has 3 priority areas (i) diversified, inclusive, and green economic transition, (ii) risk-informed climate adaptation and sustainable management of natural ecosystems and (iii) women's empowerment, inclusive and accountable governance, and progress toward attainment of the SDGs, all in line with the UNSDCF in Mongolia for 2023 – 2027 and Mongolia's national priorities. The Operations Manager works under the guidance of the UNDP Resident Representative and Deputy Resident Representative in the country and s/he will work closely with the programme and operations teams in the Country Office, Project units, and staff in the Regional Bureau of Asia and the Pacific as well as the Global Policy Network (GPN), based in Bangkok and New York. S/he will also collaborate with the Asia-Pacific regional network of Programme Analysts. This will include systematic engagement with and oversight from the lead regional advisors based in Bangkok and New York. S/he is also expected to develop and maintain a professional network across development partner agencies, government institutions, the private sector, and civil society at the country level. Position Purpose Under the overall guidance of the Resident Representative (RR) and direct supervision of the Deputy Resident Representative (DRR), the Operations Manager acts as an advisor to Senior Management on all aspects of Country Office (CO) management and operations. This includes strategic management of financial and human resources, efficient procurement and logistical services, ICT and common services consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The Operations Manager's main role is to lead, constantly evaluate, and adjust the operations of the Country Office to ensure consistent services delivery and smooth functioning of the CO programmes and projects. The Operations Manager leads and guides the (CO) Operations Team and fosters collaboration within the team, and with programme staff and other UN Agencies using a client-oriented approach. The Operations Manager works in close collaboration with programme and project teams in the CO, Operations staff in other UN Agencies, UNDP HQ staff and Government officials to successfully deliver the country programme. Incumbent is expected to have a broad operational knowledge base, results-based management aptitude and strong programme support credentials, including advanced project and risk management as well as analytical skills. They should have strong teambuilding, inter-personal and communication skills, be client-oriented, and have the ability to look at issues from different angles and find creative solutions. They should consistently approach work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. Duties and Responsibilities As a member of the CO management team, ensures the strategic direction of operations. - Ensures that the Operations Team acts as an efficient and client-oriented "go-to" resource for programme and project implementation activities as support to programme and project implementation for optimization of delivery. - In close coloration with the Programme Support Unit of the County Office, provide resource management support that includes programme delivery management, resource allocation, and consolidated pipeline management in collaboration with country office senior management and programme teams; and ensures provision of high-quality advice on office financial sustainability and programme resource management, including direct project costing and revenue management; - Ensure full compliance of operations with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies, and Internal Control Framework (ICF). - Implement corporate operational strategies. Establish management targets (BSC); and regularly monitor office performance indicators for achievement of results. Take timely corrective actions when required. - Establish collaborative arrangements with potential partners and a client management system for appropriate management of partnerships and resource mobilization purposes. - Ensure mapping of CO business processes, and establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Finance, Human Resources Management, Procurement, ICT, Logistic, Protocol, Travel and Transportation Management Services. - Support senior management in identifying and overseeing risks to ensure dynamic and effective risk management in the CO and to make more risk-informed and timely decisions. Monitor and analyze the operating environment; undertake risk analysis related to operations for discussion with the DRR and RR, as appropriate; and make timely readjustment of operations services, considering advice on legal considerations. - Ensure systematic adherence to UNDP policies, procedures, and corporate guidance on enterprise risk management in the CO and at the project level. Participate in the appraisal of projects to provide operational input that includes formulating risk management plans and anticipating cost of risks during the project design phase. - Ensure relevant colleagues and stakeholders from both programme and operations are consulted in the identification, costing, and management of risks for the programme, all projects, and portfolios in the office/unit when applicable. - Ensure knowledge building and sharing about management and operations in the CO, coordination of staff learning needs, and consolidation of lessons learnt/best practices. - Provide sound contributions to UNDP knowledge networks and communities of practice. Ensure effective, risk-informed, and accurate financial resources management and supervision of the Finance team. - Ensure proper planning of CO financial resources, tracking and recording of expenditures in compliance with IPSAS, and audit of financial resources, including extra-budgetary income in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. - Oversee the contributions management business process and accounting for contributions to ensure that the money due to UNDP is properly identified, consistently and uniformly classified, recorded on a timely basis, and received with sufficient supporting documentation. - Perform appropriate delegations in ERP for voucher and Treasury transactions approvals and bank reconciliation. Approve bank reconciliations and pending disbursements as the "third authority" (cheques, bank transfers, EFT). - Organize cost-recovery mechanisms for CO services provided to projects and UN Agencies that includes ensuring timely preparation of proforma invoices for UN agencies. - Organize and provide oversight of CO cash management processes, including liquidity management, recommendation of imprest level, risk assessment, bank relationship management; timely accounting and reconciliation of all transactions, and security for cash assets on site. - Monitor financial exception reports for unusual activities and/or transactions; and investigate anomalies or unusual transactions. Ensure appropriate CO and UNDP HQ staff are informed of the results of the investigation when satisfactory answers are not obtained. - Serve as member of bank signatory panel. - Ensure transaction and stop payment approval on internet banking system. - Ensure all financial transactions are identified, recorded, and verified in compliance with IPSAS as outlined in the corporate policies and procedures. Ensure strategic human resources management and supervision of the HR team. - Ensure CO compliance with corporate human resources policies and strategies. - Advise on optimal staffing of the office and projects. - Provide oversight for recruitment processes and appropriate use of different contractual modalities in accordance with UNDP rules and regulations. - Establish and maintain proper performance management and staff development systems, ensuring staff access to role appropriate learning activities. Ensure provision of efficient procurement, logistical and administrative services, and supervision of the Procurement team. - Ensure CO compliance with corporate rules and regulations related to procurement and logistics. - Develop CO procurement strategies including sourcing, supplier selection and evaluation, quality control, customer relationship management, and supplier performance evaluation system. - Develop CO procurement plan and ensure proper contract management, anticipating potential litigations. - Oversee procurement processes and logistical services in compliance with procurement principles and guidelines. - Ensure proper management of UNDP assets, facilities and logistical services, and administrative services, including full compliance with IPSAS during purchasing, utilization and disposal of the CO's assets. Ensure forward-looking information and communication management and supervision of ICT team. - Ensure ERP functionality is used for improved business results and improved client services. - Identify opportunities and ways of converting business processes into web-based systems to address the issues of efficiency and full accountability. - Maintain a secure, reliable infrastructure environment for ICT and adequate planning for disasters and recoveries. Update the ICT Disaster Recovery Plan regularly. - Identify and promote different systems and applications for optimal content management, knowledge sharing, information provision and learning including e-registry and web-based office management system, etc. Ensure proper common services management and establishment of strong collaboration with other UN Agencies. - Elaborate strategic approach for implementation of common services in line with the latest developments in common services and best practices. - Ensure proper planning and tracking of common services budget and of Agencies' contributions to the common services account. - Contribute to Operations Management Team (OMT) activities including the area of risk management. - Acts as UNDP lead on common services, and is responsible for coordinated action to ensure integrated activities on common services and implementation of the UN reform. - Leads and supports inter-agency efforts towards or management of common premises, as relevant. - Ensures the implementation of appropriate cost recovery measures for the provision of common services and other support to UN entities, as relevant; oversees common services budget and monitors Agencies' contributions to the common services account, as relevant. - Serves as Country Security Focal Point for UNDP and supports office management in ensuring the safety and security of the staff and premises in coordination with UNDSS and UN partners. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization. Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Supervise and manage UNDP Country Office operations staff - Facilitates day-to-day functioning of the country office's Operations Team, and any other teams reporting to him/her as relevant. Manages human and financial resources for achieving results. - Guides and ensures effective recruitment, performance management and staff learning to motivate and promote organizational excellence in his/her teams. Competencies Core Competencies: - Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact. - Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems. - Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences. - Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands - Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results. - Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration. - Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity. Cross Functional and Technical Competencies: Business Direction & Strategy - System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Business Direction & Strategy - Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop effective strategies and prioritized plans in line with UNDP's objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, potential risks and opportunities; linking the vision to reality on the ground, and creating tangible solutions. Ability to leverage learning from a variety of sources to anticipate and respond to future trends; to demonstrate foresight in order to model what future developments and possible ways forward look like for UNDP. Business Management - Resource Management: Ability to allocate and use resources in a strategic or tactical way in line with principles of accountability and integrity. Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Business Management - Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage communications internally and externally, through media, social media and other appropriate channels. Business Management - Portfolio Management: Ability to select, prioritise and control the organization's programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment. Business Management - Risk Management: Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks. Required Skills and Experience Education: - Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field is required, or - A first-level university degree (bachelor's degree) in the above-mentioned fields of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: - Minimum of 5 years (with master's degree) or 7 years (with bachelor's degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing management advisory services and/or managing operational systems and establishing relationships with international organizations and national governments. - Experience in handling web-based management systems and advanced software programmes for statistical analysis of data is required. - Previous work experience in Asia and the Pacific region would be an asset. - Experience and good knowledge of accrual accounting, IPSAS or IFRS is an asset. - Managerial experience in programme finance, human resources, procurement and operations is an asset. - Proven ability to deliver under pressure and in short timeframes is an asset. - Demonstrated knowledge of UNDP programme and project management policies and procedures is an asset. - Excellent knowledge of ERP platforms (such as PeopleSoft) is an asset. 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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. OBJECTIVE OF THE OFFICE/DEPARTMENT This requisition is for employment at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/Regional Office of the World Health Organization (WHO) The Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity (DHE) Department leads intersectoral, strategic and collaborative efforts at the regional, subregional and country levels, enabling countries to reduce health inequities, promote health and well-being, address social determinants of health -including its commercial, economic, political dimensions- to integrate equity, human rights, gender and interculturality into the public health agenda, and to address the threats of climate change, to create healthy environments and to prevent disease by addressing environmental risk factors. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Under the general supervision of the Director, Social and Environmental Determinants for Health Equity (DHE) and the direct supervision of the Unit Chief, Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health (DHE/HP), the incumbent is responsible for, but not necessarily limited to, the following assigned duties: 1. Provide technical advice and facilitate the incorporation of social determinants as a guiding principle for the development and implementation of health programs and strategies across relevant areas of work; promote and address social determinants of health to reduce health inequities as an objective of all areas of the Organization's work, especially priority health and development programs; 2. Develop and disseminate strategies to advocate for a social determinants of health approach to the formulation of public policies; strengthen the capacities of Ministries of Health to advocate for and promote intersectoral action on social determinants of health; 3. Collaborate on developing technical support and advice to Member States to implement a health-in-all-policies and inter-sectoral approaches to improve health and to reduce health inequities; 4. Collaborate in the design and development, and support the implementation of the Social Determinants component of the Universal Health Strategy in Member States, in close collaboration with the Health Systems and Services Department (HSS); 5. Provide technical advice and develop activities to address the impact of social determinants on population's health in Member States; address elements beyond healthcare services, such as material circumstances of daily living (e.g., employment, housing, transport, access to goods and services, etc.), commercial determinants, among others, and propose effective intervention strategies; 6. Lead the implementation of the recommendations of the Regional Commission on Health inequities from a Social Determinants perspective and the World report on Social determinants; 7. Provide technical support for the Organization's work on implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal/Agenda 2030, particularly beyond SDG3; 8. Provide technical support to ongoing work on the revitalization of primary health care addressing the social determinants, aligned with the main public health priorities; 9. Develop and promote redesign of public health programs to include social determinants and health equity; 10. Facilitate the debate and the preparation and implementation of joint projects on social determinants of health with social movements and civil society; 11. Contribute and collaborate with Member States in strengthening existing efforts to measure and evaluate social determinants of health and the causes of health inequities, in the development and monitoring of targets on health equity; 12. Support the resource mobilization efforts of the Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health Unit; articulate and provide technical support on social determinants perspective to other areas of the Health Promotion and Social Determinants of Health Unit; 13. Provide technical advice and support to Member States in the production and development of evidence-based approaches for addressing health determinants, utilizing strategies such as social observatories to change the discussion within society and key stakeholders; 14. Collaborate and support the implementation of research activities and evaluate the implementation of effective policies and interventions to improve health by addressing the social determinants of health to strengthen research capacities and collaborations; 15. Work closely with partner agencies (UN, Interamerican System) on appropriate coordination mechanisms and measures that address the social health determinants and promote policy coherence in order to minimize health inequities, and to advocate for this topic to be high on global development and research agendas; 16. Provide technical advice and support the strengthening of the Organization's capacity related to addressing the social determinants of health in order to reduce health inequities; 17. Collaborate in the preparation of the department's Biennial Work Plan (BWP) and the execution of international cooperation, including the analysis of political, technical and socioeconomic realities; 18. When called upon to directly supervise staff, establish clear work objectives, conduct timely and effective performance appraisals, provide coaching and feedback, and support staff development opportunities; 19. Perform other related duties, as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Essential: A university degree in medicine, other health science or a social science, and a master's degree in public health or any other field related to the functions of the post, from a recognized institution. Desirable: A PhD in public health or a related area would be an asset. In the event that 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/. PAHO will also use the databases of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation http://www.chea.org and College Navigator, found on the website of the National Centre for Educational Statistics, https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator to support the validation process. Experience: Essential: Nine years of combined national and international experience in technical cooperation programs and projects that address the determinants of health, community-based solutions, policies in local and national social development programs as well as equity. Desirable: Proven experience in managing complex international programs related to the social determinants of health and equity would be an asset. Scientific publications in indexed journal in the area related to social determinants and health equity would be an asset. SKILLS: PAHO Competencies: · Overall attitude at work: Maintains integrity and takes a clear ethical approach and stance; demonstrates commitment to the Organization's mandate and promotes the values of the Organization in daily work and behavior; is accountable for work carried out in line with own role and responsibilities; is respectful towards, and trusted by, colleagues and counterparts. · Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences: Relate well to diversity in others and capitalize on such diversity - Relates well to diversity in others and capitalizes on such diversity. Treats all people with dignity and respect. Relates well to people with different cultures, gender, orientations, backgrounds and/or positions; examines own behavior to avoid stereotypical responses; considers issues from the perspective of others and values their diversity. · Teamwork: Collaborate and cooperate with others - Works collaboratively with team members and counterparts to achieve and build rapport; helps others when asked; accepts joint responsibility for the team's successes and shortcomings. · Communication: Write effectively/Share knowledge - Writes down ideas in a clear, structured, logical and credible way; drafts and supports the development of guidelines, policies and procedures. Shares relevant information openly and ensures that the shared information is understood; considers knowledge sharing as a constructive working method and demonstrates awareness of the Organization. · Producing Results: Work efficiently and independently/Deliver quality results - Monitors own and others' work in a systematic and effective way, ensuring required resources and outputs. Aligns projects with Organization's mission and objectives. Consistently solves own and team's problems effectively as needed. Proactively engages in projects and initiatives, accepting demanding goals, in line with Organizational Strategies and Program of Work. Demonstrates accountability for the work of team and sets an example, while explicitly articulating lessons learnt for own and team's benefit. · Ensuring effective use of resources: Strategize and set clear objectives/Monitor progress and use resources well - Sets specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and timely objectives for own team and/or the Organization; systematically analyses and anticipates priority projects for own team and allocates necessary resources to achieve them; identifies the cross-Organizational resources needed for large- scale projects in line with key Organizational objectives. Anticipates foreseeable changes and adapts own and team's projects in the face of unforeseen circumstances and/ or challenges; creates measures and criteria to monitor progress of overall projects against key Organizational objectives; creates cost-effective solutions for the Organization. · Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond: Develop networks and partnerships and encourage collaboration - Builds and negotiates strategic partnerships and alliances with a wide range of key stakeholders to ensure Organizational results and success. Creates innovative opportunities for promoting synergies inside and outside the Organization to improve Organizational success. Technical Expertise: · Theoretical and practical expertise in all aspects related to technical cooperation projects and activities that address the social determinants of health, community-based solutions and policies in national and local, and social development programs. · Technical expertise in translating social determinants of health theory into practice at national and local levels through public health programs, interventions, and policies. · Technical expertise in monitoring, research and evaluation of health equity and social determinants. · Proven expertise in management of public health programs and the integration of health equity in public health programs, sectors or agencies. · Research expertise in applying quantitative and qualitative methodologies to document situations, outcomes and lessons learned. · Ability to analyze social determinants of health and the capability to develop and plan innovative and appropriate solutions. · Managerial skills for the development, implementation and analysis of technical cooperation programs and activities, including budget programming and control. · Strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and tact to effectively communicate with senior level officials, multiple stakeholders and professionals from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. · Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the Organization. Languages: Very good knowledge of English or Spanish with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of French and/or Portuguese would be an asset. IT Skills: Demonstrated ability to effectively use current technology and software, spreadsheets and presentations, as well as Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and management information systems. Other IT skills and knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Excel, Outlook, OneDrive, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and Word are considered essential. REMUNERATION Annual Salary: (Net of taxes) USD $77,326.00 + post adjustment Post Adjustment: 70.2% of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to PAHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and e-Manual. For information on PAHO please visit: http://www.paho.org PAHO/WHO is an ethical organization that maintains high standards of integrity and accountability. People joining PAHO are required to maintain these standards both in their professional work and personal activities. PAHO/WHO also promotes a work environment that is free from harassment, sexual harassment, discrimination, and other types of abusive behavior. PAHO conducts background checks and will not hire anyone who has a substantiated history of abusive conduct. PAHO/WHO personnel interact frequently with people in the communities we serve. To protect these people, PAHO has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. People who commit serious wrongdoing will be terminated and may also face criminal prosecution. PAHO/WHO is committed to workforce diversity. PAHO/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. PAHO/WHO offers an attractive compensation package including an annual net salary and post adjustment, which reflects the cost of living in a particular duty station and exchange rates (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance). Other benefits include: 30 days annual leave, dependency benefits, pension plan and health insurance scheme. Benefits for internationally recruited staff may include home leave, travel and removal expenses on appointment and separation, education grant for dependent children, assignment grant and rental subsidy. Candidates appointed to an international post with PAHO are subject to mobility and may be assigned to any activity or duty station of the Organization throughout the world. All applicants are required to complete an on-line profile to be considered for this post. 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Location: Paraguay The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who unite to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment. About this position We are looking for an experienced economist to join our team at the Country Office of Paraguay. You must demonstrate a passion for development, proficiency in applied macro/micro/econometric advanced concepts, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong policy skills. Furthermore, you must be a driven, creative, and great teammate. What you will do: - Working independently with limited oversight, you will: - Lead the economic, social, and political surveillance in Paraguay, in close coordination with Sector Specialists and the Country Department Southern Cone (CSC) Economic Team– emphasis on interpreting macroeconomic and financial trends. - Prepare high-quality conjuncture analysis, risk assessments, and outlook reports (in both written and data visualization formats), applying appropriate methodologies and datasets. Perform debt sustainability analysis. - Contribute to applied economic research using robust theoretical and/or empirical tools to generate policy evidence relevant to Paraguay and other Southern Cone countries, contributing to the IDB's operational work. - Make technical contributions to project teams by integrating, analyzing, and interpreting complex and diverse information. - Identify research topics for the Bank's Country Strategy and for the design and implementation of the Bank's program in the country. Identify critical areas for the Bank's dialogue with the country and the agenda needed to sustain this dialogue. Coordinate the evaluation, preparation, and monitoring of progress and results of the Country Strategy. - Participate in economic policy dialogue and broad discussions on substantive development issues with policymakers in Paraguay, influencing policy discussion through advanced knowledge of sector and/or economic issues. - Build networks with international organizations, academic institutions, government officials, and professional bodies to exchange information, promote research initiatives, and expand the influence of the IDB. - Foster and nurture strategic partnerships with other IDB Group areas and external counterparts to advance a wide range of multi-sectorial and applied knowledge products/activities. - Contribute to disseminating analytical work, promoting cooperative research initiatives, and discussing policy issues within and outside the Bank. - Work as a multidisciplinary team member, collaborating to execute technical cooperation and/or knowledge products. - Attend meetings on behalf of the Country Representative and help fulfill ad hoc requests received by the Country Representative. - Guide, coach, and mentor junior staff to develop technical expertise. What you'll need: - Education: Master's degree in Economics, International Development, or Public Policy, PhD is preferred. - Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant experience in economic research, economic monitoring, and analysis of economic information. Validated knowledge of standard debt analysis techniques, balance of payments, current account, and sustainability analysis. Experience in policy issues and development problems in the countries of the region. It would be a plus if you also have experience working in or with the IDB, including knowledge of its policies and procedures, as well as good management of econometrics software (STATA, MATLAB, etc.). - Languages: Proficiency in Spanish and English. Technical track: - Learn continuously - Collaborate and share knowledge - Focus on clients - Communicate and influence - Innovate and try new things Requirements - Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our [48-member countries](https://www.iadb.org/en/about-us/how-are-we-organized?open_accordion=9). We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents. - Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab. Type of contract and duration - International staff contract, 36 months initially, renewable upon mutual agreement. What we offer The IDB Group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee's life. These benefits include: - A competitive compensation package, including an annual base salary expressed on a net-of-tax basis. - Leaves and vacations: 24 days of paid time off + 8 personal days + sick leave + gender- neutral parental leave. - Health Insurance: IDB Group provides employees and eligible dependents with a robust medical benefits program that covers medical, dental, vision, preventive care, and prescription drugs. - Pension plan: defined benefit pension plan that provides financial security and support employees in planning for their future. - We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies. - Hybrid and flexible work schedules. - Health and well-being: Access to our Health Services Center that provides preventive care and health education for employees. - Development support: We offer tools to boost your professional profile, such as mentoring, 1:1 professional counseling, training and learning opportunities, language classes, mobility options, among others. - Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, Spouse Career Program, and others. Our culture At the IDB Group, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work, willing to try new approaches without fear, and where they are accountable and rewarded for their actions. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) are at the center of our organization. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and encourage women, LGBTQ+ people, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job interview process. If you are a qualified candidate with a disability, please e-mail us at diversity@iadb.org to request reasonable accommodation to complete this application. Our Human Resources Team reviews carefully every application. About the IDB Group The IDB Group, composed of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), IDB Invest, and the IDB Lab, offers flexible financing solutions to its member countries to finance economic and social development through lending and grants to public and private entities in Latin America and the Caribbean. About IDB The Inter-American Development Bank is devoted to improving lives. Established in 1959, the IDB is a leading source of long-term financing for economic, social, and institutional development in Latin America and the Caribbean. The IDB also conducts cutting-edge research and provides policy advice, technical assistance, and training to public and private sector clients throughout the region. 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