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Regional Director, Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan  

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Jordan, Amman, Amman

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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

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Date of last update: 03/08/2021

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IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused exclusively on the private sector in developing countries.

We utilize and leverage our products and servicesas well as products and services of other institutions in the World Bank Groupto provide development solutions customized to meet clients' needs. We apply our financial resources, technical expertise, global experience, and innovative thinking to help our partners overcome financial, operational, and political challenges.

Clients view IFC as a provider and mobilizer of scarce capital, knowledge, and long-term partnerships that can help address critical constraints in areas such as finance, infrastructure, employee skills, and the regulatory environment.

IFC is also a leading mobilizer of third-party resources for its projects. Our willingness to engage in difficult environments and our leadership in crowding-in private finance enable us to extend our footprint and have a development impact well beyond our direct resources.

For more information, visit www.ifc.org

 

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Established in 1944, the World Bank Group (WBG) is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for development solutions. The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID).

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. Working with 2,000 businesses worldwide, the Corporation uses six decades of experience to create opportunities where they are needed most. Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low- and middle-income countries around the world. Sound and efficient financial markets can ensure that resources are allocated where they are most productive, assisting job creation and spurring economic growth.

IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy, the outcome of which will be to double our volume of business by 2030 and triple the work we do in Low Income Countries (LICs) and Fragile and Conflict affected States (FCS). To do so, IFC will need to deploy its full range of financing, mobilization, advisory, convening and thought leadership skills. This also calls for the need to generate our own opportunities by proactively working "Upstream" to create, deepen, and expand markets and opportunities for the private sector and to imagine, design and implement investment projects. This strategy also relies on a closer WBG collaboration through the "Cascade" approach: working with clients, we will first seek private sector solutions to address development challenges—where such solutions are advisable and can be effective—and reserve public financing for projects only when other options are suboptimal.

IFC is seeking to recruit a new Regional Director for the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The position will be based in Amman, Jordan and will report to the Regional Vice President for the Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. S/he will lead a team located in our offices in the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Regional Director will play a crucial role by leading the regional team, overseeing the implementation of IFC strategy, and managing key client and government relationships. S/he will be an integral part of the leadership team of the Middle East, Central Asia, Turkey, Afghanistan, and Pakistan VPU. 

 

Duties and Accountabilities

Business Responsibility
• In close collaboration with the Economics VPU, the Global Industry Directors and Regional Industry Senior Managers, lead IFC teams in designing and implementing Country Strategies and Business Plans for IFC's Upstream engagements, Investment Services and Advisory Services
• Ensure that IFC Country Strategies informed by Private Sector Diagnostics and Sector Deep Dives are fully reflected in WBG Country Partnership Frameworks (CPF)
• Provide input into and support for private sector-led prior actions in World Bank policy lending in close collaboration with the Regional Leadership Team
• Lead business development, including relationships with private sector clients, governments, World Bank/MIGA and relevant regional development banks for the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan
• Together with Regional Industry Senior Managers, accountable for business selection and reviews, as per the Accountability and Decision-Making Framework
• Manage the regional P&L
• Clear client relationships from the Integrity Due Diligence (IDD) perspective
• In collaboration with the Director of Environment, Social & Governance (ESG), monitor the ESG performance of IFC clients and address ESG risks and issues related to IFC's operations in the region
• Achieve development outcomes in the Middle East, Pakistan and Afghanistan, in close collaboration with Regional Industry Senior Managers
• Monitor and propose relevant adjustments to IEG reports related to the Region's work program in close collaboration with the Regional Industry Senior Managers. 

Client and stakeholder responsibility and partnership
• Lead government and government linked relationships as well as regional private sector client relationships in close collaboration with the Regional Leadership Team 
• Collaborate with WBG counterparts to identify and execute on opportunities for WBG solutions, applying the Cascade approach
• Represent IFC in the WBG Regional Coordination Mechanism (RCM) meetings and ensure a seamless flow of information and knowledge sharing 
• Ensure close collaboration with the World Bank, MIGA as well as other DFIs in the region 
• Develop and strengthen IFC's "brand" in the region, building on IFC's global brand and the overall communications strategy and coordinate and support external fundraising efforts in the region.

Resource responsibility 
• Develop the resource needs with a focus on frontier areas and high impact projects
• Manage budget for the regional department with a goal to increase efficiency and effectiveness.  

 

 

Selection Criteria

• A PhD, Master's degree or equivalent professional qualification in economics, finance or business and a minimum of 20 years of relevant experience;
• Strong technical understanding of the Upstream, Investment and Advisory businesses, including client relationship management, business development, and pipeline management, in the context of regional priorities and opportunities; 
• Strong track record of business delivery, demonstrated investment experience, superior business judgment, policy dialogue and established professional credibility; 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and fluency in English; Arabic language would be a plus;
• Commitment to the World Bank Group's and to IFC's mission, strategy and values; 
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, prioritize effectively, set direction, mobilize resources, and deploy them flexibly, teamwork and collective leadership;
• Ability to work collaboratively with superior interpersonal skills; 
• Ability to represent the organization to external clients and stakeholders; 
• Demonstrated ability to lead effectively and manage a large and dispersed team in a dynamic and multicultural environment; 
• Excellent people management skills and openness to feedback; new ideas and ability to guide staff to solutions to problems; 
• Demonstrated highest standards of integrity and decisiveness; 
• Ability and willingness to take decisions and deal with ambiguity, as well as take accountability and hold others accountable for results; 
• Ability to deliver results under stressful timetables and environment;
• Ability to build organizational capacity through system and process improvements, be a change agent and serve as catalyst for innovation;
• World Bank Group-wide managerial competencies - Courage of your Conviction, Leading the Team for Impact, Influencing Across Boundaries, Fostering Openness to New Ideas, Building Talent for the Future.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Macro-area: Middle East and Northern Africa

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Area of work Definition: Banking and Finance

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

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Education Specialist (Digital Learning) - P4

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UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.   For every child, Future   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 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.   How can you make a difference? Under the overall guidance and direction of the Regional Education Advisor, the Education Specialist (Digital Learning) as part of the MENARO education team, plays a key role in bringing innovation to the development, preparation and monitoring of digital/distance learning programs. The Specialist will manage the digital/distance learning portfolio in the MENA region, which includes supporting the implementation of the Learning Passport and identifying and amplifying other potential inclusive learning solutions for the region. The Specialist provides authoritative technical guidance and operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate Country Offices in the management and delivery of results on developing and identifying inclusive digital and hybrid learning solutions that support the continuation of learning, particularly for the most vulnerable children and in contexts of limited ICT infrastructure and Internet connectivity to contribute to improving learning outcomes and to promote universal access to quality, equitable and inclusive primary/early childhood education, especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society. This includes providing technical assistance in assessing country office requirements, localizing the technology, curating content, and ensuring that it is contextualized and can be effectively used in respective country offices.    Summary of key functions/accountabilities:  - Programme development and planning - Provide technical assistance and advice to colleagues in the education section on all aspects of programming and implementation to enable them to achieve performance objectives, in the field of digital and distance learning. - Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results. - Aid in the development of country-level program implementation plans and activities, leveraging best practices and leading technical approaches, in coordination with Country Office teams, partners, and governments. - Participate in strategic program discussions on the planning of inclusive education programs. Formulate, design, and prepare program proposals on digital learning, ensuring alignment with UNICEF's Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with the UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDAF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.     2. Program management, monitoring and quality control of results - Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress on digital learning and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results. Provide guidance on programmatic and technical data. - Identify lessons learned on digital learning and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals. - Actively monitor digital learning programs/projects through field visits and surveys, and exchange information with stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems, and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.        3.Advisory services and technical support - Provide technical guidance and operational support to country office partners/donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on digital learning and related issues to support program management, implementation, and delivery of results. - Arrange/coordinate availability of technical experts on digital learning with Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely/appropriate support throughout the programming/projects process. - Participate in education program meetings including program development and contingency planning to provide technical and operational information, advice, and support. - Draft policy papers, briefs, and other strategic program materials on digital learning for management use, information and/or consideration. - Support ongoing roll out of Learning Passport platforms in MENA within the contexts of Education, ADAP and Generation Unlimited (GenU) and participate in regular calls with the global Learning Passport team. - Troubleshoot technical, platform-level hardware and software issues with country teams and in coordination with the global Learning Passport team and engineering resources. - Provide technical advice to key government officials, NGOs, UN system and other country office partners on policies, strategies, best practices, and approaches on digital learning to support program development planning, implementation and delivery of results. 4.Advocacy, networking, and partnership building - Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant counterparts and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy, and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results on digital learning. - Prepare communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for digital learning programs. 5.Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building - Apply/introduce innovative approaches and good practices to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable digital learning program results. - Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best practices in digital learning. Assess, institutionalize, and share best practices and knowledge learned. - Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects. - Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on digital learning and related programs/projects.    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have?  Education: - An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: education, economics, psychology, sociology or another relevant technical field (e.g. technology). Experience: - A minimum of eight years of professional experience in programme planning, management, and/or research in education is required. - Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. - Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. - Familiarity/background with emergencies is considered as an asset. Language: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.   For every Child, you demonstrate UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Core Competencies: - 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) - Drive to achieve impactful results (1) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) 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. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.   Remarks: UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. UNICEF 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 appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Eligible staff members in the IP category, National Officers (NO) or General Service (GS) on fixed-term, continuing or permanent contracts applying to IP TA positions dedicated to L3 (or L2) Response, may be able to retain a lien and their fixed-term entitlements. The conditions of the temporary assignment will vary depending on the status of their post and their current tour of duty, and relocation entitlements may be limited as per the relevant policies.   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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22/03/2024 - 02/04/2024

Programme Specialist (MHPSS) - P4

Jordan, Amman, Amman - UNICEF empImg

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child, Hope   How can you make a difference? Strategic office context: In a diverse context ranging from protracted humanitarian crisis (more than 16 million children affected by forced displacement), fragile states as well as middle and high-income countries, UNICEF is uniquely placed to support and protect the mental health of children and adolescents across 3 key sectors: education, health, and child protection.   UNICEF added value is its ability to provide policy advice to governments, system strengthening   along with capacity to respond to humanitarian needs in the region.   The generation of evidence and knowledge to inform mental health policy, programmes and practice are a key priority. Partnership with WHO, civil society and practitioners are critical to advance an evidence-informed agenda on children's mental health.   Summary of key functions/accountabilities: The incumbent will be accountable for ensuring multi-sectoral mental health programmes and policies in the MENA region are designed and implemented in line with sector standards and best available evidence. This will be done through high-quality, solutions oriented technical assistance to country offices and partners informed by data and evidence. The MHPSS specialist will be accountable for co-designing practical solutions and supporting advocacy under the leadership of concerned country offices/sectors. 1- Provide technical advice to country offices, governments, and key stakeholders on implementation of multi-sectoral mental health policies, programmes, and interventions. 2- Develop partnerships and collaborations on mental health. 3- Develop an evidence, M&E, and knowledge generation agenda.  4- Provide technical leadership and practical guidance on mental health interventions, across prevention, promotion, and care in humanitarian action.  1- Provide technical advice to country offices, governments, and key stakeholders on multi-sectoral mental health policies, programmes, and interventions.   - Establish systematic policy dialogue and learning exchanges with governments and civil society on evidence informed MHPSS approaches and interventions. - Strengthen country capacity on MHPSS by promoting the use of UNICEF's Global MHPSS Multisectoral Operational framework, in alignment with inter-agency standards guidance and tools to support the planning and implementation of MHPSS systems and services, in line with UNICEF's Strategic Plan and the inter-agency initiatives under the IASC MHPSS Reference Group. - Support the roll out and adaptation of UNICEF-led MHPSS ?global goods' from the global context to the regional context, including protocols, tools, and relevant guidance documents. - Coordinate the MHPSS technical working group with Education, Health, and Child Protection, developing working plans and producing regular reports. - Assist with the development of programmatic interventions on MHPSS at country level and provide technical guidance to country offices and the regional office. - Contribute to CPD, MTR and key moments of reflection, integrating MHPSS approaches into key goal areas. - Consult and collaborate with colleagues and partners to provide technical and operational support on programme planning, management, and implementation, and to ensure integration, coherence, and harmonization of programmes/projects with other UNICEF sectors throughout all stages of programming processes.   2- Develop partnerships and collaborations on mental health. - Strengthen existing collaboration with WHO under the umbrella of the Mental Health Joint Programme, and collaboration with other academic institutions, private sector, and practitioners with the aim of developing a common agenda to children's mental health with focus on system strengthening.  - Lead the resource mobilization efforts to support MHPSS programmes. - Implement common training packages. - Lead the regional advocacy agenda to protect and promote the mental health of children.  - Support the development of country level and regional funding proposals and take other actions to leverage funds in the area of MHPSS. - Represent UNICEF's leadership in mental health and psychosocial support for children, adolescents and families at regional level.   3- Develop an evidence, M&E, and knowledge generation agenda. - In collaboration with relevant sectors, develop research, evaluation, and data analysis to inform policy, programmes, and interventions. - Disseminate evidence and knowledge ton MHPSS. - In alignment with the Standardized Quality MHPSS Framework and with support from MHPSS specialists and M&E focal points in NYHQ, manage the regional office efforts in integrating monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning as part of the regional MHPSS framework, with clear guidance on adaptation for country-level priority actions, interventions, and indicators. - Contribute to and coordinate where needed, major monitoring and evaluation exercises to assess progress regionally and to engage stakeholders to take required actions to achieve results; identify and document lessons learned and facilitate strategic use of knowledge gained.   4- Provide technical leadership and practical guidance on mental health interventions in humanitarian action. - Coordinate multi-sectoral MHPSS humanitarian response. - Provide guidance to country offices on trauma-informed approaches to humanitarian action. - Coordinate action with key agencies involved in MHPSS.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? Education:  Advanced university degree in one of the following academic areas: psychology, psychiatry, social work, and public health Experience:  At least 8 years of relevant national and international experience in mental health policy, programming, and service delivery Experience designing and implementing MHPSS programmes in humanitarian settings and practical knowledge system strengthening approaches are desirable. Language Requirements:  Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic and or French 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 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. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.    Remarks: Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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