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Knowledge Management Specialist - P3  

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Italy, Tuscany, Florence

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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

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Date of last update: 04/06/2022

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For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS.

UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is also the world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries. As a global authority UNICEF is able to influence decision makers at the global level and turn the most innovative ideas into reality.

More than 13,000 staff work with UNICEF, with approximately 85 per located in the field in 190 countries. Seven regional offices and over 124 country offices worldwide, 34 national committees, a research centre in Florence, a supply division in Copenhagen, a shared services centre in Budapest and offices in Berlin, Brussels, Seoul and Tokyo, and UNICEF headquarters in New York and Geneva work on helping children survive and thrive, from early childhood through adolescence.

We employ committed professional to work in our five focus areas: Child Survival and Development, Basic Education and Gender Equality, HIV/AIDS, Child Protection and Policy Advocacy and Partnerships. We also employ staff with expertise in administration and finance, human resources, information technology, supply and logistics as well as external relations and communication. UNICEF's presence in humanitarian crises means that we also seek experts in emergency preparedness and response.

Interested in becoming a champion for every child? Learn more about what we look for and what we offer.

 

Please note that not all types of contracts and advertisements are listed in cinfoPoste. Find all of them, including General Service staff and consultancies as well as specific programmes here. For UNV positions with UNICEF please refer to the UNV page on cinfoPoste or here.

 

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Job description

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.

 

Job organizational context

 

The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does. The leave no one behind principle of the SDGs and UNICEF's equity agenda translates this commitment on 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.

 

The Office of Research-Innocenti (UNICEF-Innocenti) is the dedicated research office of UNICEF. It undertakes and commissions research on emerging or current issues of relevance for children to inform the strategic directions, policies and programs of UNICEF and its partners. The Office explores emerging issues, identifies research gaps, brings together existing researchers, and supports or undertakes research and data collection to address critical questions to inform global debates. The Research Facilitation & Knowledge Management unit within which this post is located plays a leading role in building a knowledge culture across UNICEF and partners by providing essential guidance, tools and facilitation to strengthen generation, communication and use of evidence in decision-making.

 

Purpose of the post

 

The number of children with disabilities globally is estimated at almost 240 million. The United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS), launched by the UN Secretary General in June 2019, provides a common framework for UNICEF and other UN entities to measure progress towards the SDGs and UNICEF's equity agenda. UNICEF is committed to mainstream disability in all areas of its work, strengthening policies, programmes and practices to be disability inclusive. Participation of children and youth with and without disabilities is critical to everything UNICEF does.

 

Both the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) Committees have pointed out the lack of disaggregated data and research and expressed concern over the lack of information on the situation of children with disabilities, thus calling for studies on their situation including access to services and support.

 

Working in close coordination with the Disability section of UNICEF's Programme Group and UNICEF's country and regional offices, UNICEF-Innocenti is building upon earlier stakeholder consultations with the disability research community, donors, organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) and development partners, to develop and coordinate a Global Research Agenda and Platform for Children with Disabilities. This will generate, communicate and use new research and evidence for better policies and to guide increased investment in effective interventions to support the social inclusion and rights of children with disabilities. It will be a catalyst for research co-creation and a hub to coordinate a global network of policymakers, donors, researchers and practitioners, including those with lived experience, and to amplify the voices of children and youth with disabilities.

 

The vision includes working with OPDs, leveraging partnerships and developing participatory research methodologies for ethical engagement of children with disabilities. It will aim to advocate for the alignment of research priorities on children with disabilities and for mainstreaming a disability, equity and inclusion lens in all research about children. UNICEF cannot do this alone, but is in a prime position to champion, advocate, and coordinate.

 

The role of the Agenda and Platform is to lead and coordinate a network of researchers, experts and practitioners in four areas of commitment: (i) advocacy and resource mobilization; (ii) capacity strengthening, learning and development; (iii) convening; and (iv) evidence synthesis & knowledge generation.

 

Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks

 

Under the supervision of the Chief, Research Facilitation & Knowledge Management (RFKM), working closely with the Disability Manager (Research Facilitation) to coordinate responsibilities, the incumbent will be responsible for leading the following activities in support of the Global Research Agenda and Platform for Children with Disabilities:

 

Evidence Synthesis & Knowledge Generation.

  • Manage the evidence and knowledge arising from UNICEF's research, and draw upon external organisations' research, to identify evidence and knowledge gaps and synthesize to build a stronger evidence base for inclusive policymaking and programming.
  • Build upon the Evidence Gap Map (EGM) on Children with Disabilities, produced with support from the Government of Norway and in collaboration with the International Disability Alliance in 2022, to identify need for additional evidence synthesis products, linked to potential resource mobilization priorities.
  • Work under the leadership of the Disability Research Facilitation Manager, linking with the PG Disability team and Regional Office disability focal points to undertake a UNICEF-wide stocktaking exercise of disability-related research and evidence products on children with disabilities, produced over the period of the last Strategic Plan 2018-2021, as well as planned products for the Strategic Plan (2022-2025).
  • Lead on production of UNICEF disability research retrospective publication (tracking impact of previous investments) and establish an impact monitoring system to capture current and future impacts of UNICEF disability research.
  • Build long-term relationships and engagement with research institutions at local, national, regional and global levels ? especially in the Global South; to fund and use co-creation and co-production models including with national governments, OPDs and intended users of research. Update and populate the Evidence Partnerships Mapping tool with disability centres of excellence in the global south.
  • Generate new research, in collaboration with local and regional researchers, OPDs, INGOs, UN agencies and with children and youth with disabilities, to push for change in how organizations (including UNICEF) deliver interventions that include and promote the rights of children with disabilities. This will involve looking at what works and what does not, identifying barriers to achieve scale, and influencing research frameworks and methods to make research more responsive to and accessible to children with disabilities and OPDs.

 

Capacity Strengthening, Learning and Development

  • Define priorities for capacity development and learning (including face-to-face, remote and self-learning), guiding the global disability research community on participatory and ethical engagement of children with disabilities in co-creation of research and social inclusion interventions.
  • Lead on development and delivery of training, workshops, guidance and related products on qualitative participatory and ethical research /data collection with children with disabilities, drawing upon specialist support from colleagues as necessary.
  • Support UNICEF researchers to mainstream disability in their ongoing research and strengthen participation of OPD and children with disabilities in research in both development and humanitarian settings.
  • Oversee coordination of and support to potential short-term funded visiting research fellowships for researchers with disabilities, and associated recruitment and monitoring processes.
  • Support development of disability research led by the Global South, with a focus on applied research to overcome practical implementation and scaling challenges and barriers.

 

Communication and Convening

  • Work with the UNICEF Innocenti Convening team, the Disability Research Facilitation Manager, Programme Group and other key parts of UNICEF to lead and support youth engagement in UNICEF Innocenti convening events and research activities, particularly bringing in children and youth leaders with disabilities to amplify their voices, ideas and contributions.
  • Explore establishment of a sponsored global UNICEF Innocenti art competition for children with disabilities to amplify the potential of the creative industries to enhance social inclusion and enable more inclusive communication products.
  • Support and co-ordinate the preparation of an annual research symposium on the topic of children with disabilities, including contributing to associated blogs, social media campaigns and publication of proceedings
  • Co-ordinate and contribute to the preparation and writing of high-quality publications for peer-reviewed journals; working papers; policy reports and briefs; web stories, blogs and other relevant outputs as appropriate.

 

Education:

  • Advanced university degree with a background in Social Sciences, Political Sciences, Disability, Research, Evaluation, Knowledge Management, Humanitarian, Ethics or Child Rights.

 

Experience:

  • A minimum of 5 years of progressively professional experience at the international level in research, knowledge management, evidence synthesis, research impact, ethics or another related area.
  • Good knowledge of the human rights-based approach and equity
  • Expertise in undertaking ethical qualitative research using participatory methods with vulnerable populations, ideally with children with disabilities.
  • Demonstrated background in research knowledge management, uptake and impact, including on the topic of children with disabilities in development contexts.
  • Experience in conducting evidence syntheses such as systematic reviews, rapid evidence assessments, rapid reviews and evidence gap maps.
  • Experience in running participatory consultations, including with children and/or young people.
  • Experience with qualitative analysis software (e.g. Atlas.Ti and NVivo).
  • Experience of using Systematic Review software (e.g. EPPI-Reviewer, RevMan, Covidence) and/or qualitative and qualitative analysis software.
  • Access to and experience of using Citation Management Software (e.g. Zotero, EndNote)
  • Good professional relationships and international networks across the research, knowledge management and evidence synthesis sectors, ideally including amongst relevant communities of practice working on children with disabilities.
  • Knowledge of UNICEF and of relevant parts of the organization working in the area of children with disabilities is considered an advantage, but not essential.

 

Language requirement:

Fluency in English language required. Knowledge of other UN working languages is considered an advantage (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish).

 

For every Child, you demonstrate UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA).

 

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

  • Excellent project management and time management skills, working within academic settings and the public sector.
  • Skills in simplifying complex scientific findings through written and oral communication and advocacy messaging to varied audiences, including both specialists and policymakers.
  • Strong research and analytical skills.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and in a multi-cultural environment.

 

Core competencies 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)
  • Drive to achieve impactful results (2)
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

 

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

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.

 

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

 

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments may also be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.


 

 

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Type of contract: Staff (Temporary)

Duration: 1 year

Macro-area: Western and Central Europe without Switzerland

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Area of work Definition: Social Development and Social Protection

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

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Position specific: The ICT Specialist provides Cloud technical and subject matter expertise in respect to IFAD's system landscape, Cloud services and applications, architecture and interoperability. The incumbent is responsible for the day-to-day monitoring and availability of IFAD applications, co-ordinating with Business Process Owners (BPOs), software vendors and hosting partners and the internal ICT team to deploy new services, develop solutions and resolve issues. The incumbent is responsible for identifying new tools and processes to improve the data centre and cloud platform efficiency automating processes in line with corporate priorities   Key Functions and Results - ICT BUSINESS PARTNER: ICT Specialists are credible trusted partners to the client offices served and the Division where assigned, serving as a responsive and constructive service provider with a focus on results. They participate in the development, implementation and achievement of established ICT Service Level Objectives (SLOs). The incumbents support the Fund's ICT strategy and plans as well as model a commitment to systems integrity. ICT Specialists provide seasoned verbal and written advice and guidance to supervisors and staff on the functionality of information and communication technology systems and applications as well as in the requirement for modifications or enhancements/extensions.  - ICT MANAGEMENT: ICT Specialists are seasoned professionals accountable for development, design, implementation and management of complex, interrelated applications and/or components of major ICT systems. Representative accountabilities/key results include (a) undertaking feasibility studies, systems analysis and design for specific systems, applications and/or for components of the more complex systems of the Fund's ICT System; (b) translating user requirements into functional and technical specifications for new applications, developing integrating existing modules, developing local enhancements, etc.; (c) configuring systems/application environments and leading the installation, maintenance, problem resolution/trouble shooting, optimization and system/applications upgrades; (d) monitoring transactions to measure the performance and continuing effectiveness of assigned systems and working with systems software personnel to resolve operational problems; (e) writing scripts to extract and transfer data from databases, ensuring security measures to protect confidentiality; (f) developing strategy for specific applications and participating in developing overall strategy for major systems including addressing interfacing and/or integration requirements; (g) developing training materials, technical and user documentation, and publicity information and training staff in information/data systems; and ensuring that all the necessary technical knowledge and procedures for area of assignment are documented, up-to-date and shared across ICT teams. - AGENT OF CHANGE: ICT Specialists understand and apply the principles of change management and proactively serve as a role model for transformation and capacity for acceptance of change. They use a seasoned knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) and other information technology to develop, analyze and promote acceptance of new methods of work and automated workflows. At this level ICT Specialists manage change through consultations with ICT colleagues and outreach to client offices to build understanding of and to ensure open and regular communications pertaining to current and planned changes in the Fund's information and communication technology strategy, standards, regulations and rules.  - MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: Accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the personal use of assigned IFAD resources, including equipment, supplies and, as applicable, supervised staff. Position specific: - Ensures smooth initiation, provisioning and planning of all IFAD ICT services in Cloud services, including the seamless operations of all related applications and services. - Provides full stack development experience bridging between front and back-end development with in-depth knowledge covering the processes and technologies required for each. - Ensures integration and interoperability between IFAD corporate systems, in particular ensuring the availability and timely flow of documents and data between applications, leveraging and developing analytics and APIs to facilitate the process. Acts as a key point in related analytics as well as API monitoring and management.  - Provides technical expertise on the deployment of new services and applications, data/software fixes, upgrades, security patching. - Develops, together with the relevant teams, required capabilities and capacities with regard to DevOps, cloud and emerging technologies infrastructure management towards a roster of well qualified professionals in this domain over time.   Key Performance Indicators The work of ICT Specialists is made up of different areas and includes resolving problems in integration and interface. Thus, the work at this level directly impacts the processing work of systems and applications, users, and the overall services provided by the ICT Division; their technical decisions affect the internal structures of the applications assigned and indirectly impact the accomplishment of the Fund's overall objectives, goals and functions.  The key performance indicators for ICT Specialists at this level include effective design and accurate performance of assigned application development and relevance to client requirements.   Working Relationships Internally, ICT Specialists at this level are required to explain, clarify and train users in new information and communications technology functionality and operations as well as to develop and clarify user requirements, and also take the lead as subject matter experts to ensure the appropriate level of building and running related technical services in their area of expertise. They advocate directly and indirectly both technical and non-technical users to accept limitations or modifications of applications and provide advice regarding requirements or capabilities requirements. Within the ICT Division, they are collaborating with other technical leads for the purpose of solving complex problems and persuading others to accept modifications of specifications. External contacts involve a professional exchange of information with colleagues in the information and communication technology community to collect/exchange information on emerging technology and ensure IFAD is leveraging the latest best practice in ICT. They may also negotiate with external service providers and/or vendors regarding services and new hardware/software and in the technical evaluation and selection of the same. ICT Specialists at this level are delegated authority to make commitments on routine aspects of the assignment.   Job Profile Requirements Organizational Competencies: Level 1: - Building relationships and partnerships - Builds and maintains effective working relationships - Communicating and negotiating - Communicates effectively; creates understanding between self and others - Demonstrating leadership - Personal leadership and attitude to change - Focusing on clients - Focuses on clients - Learning, sharing knowledge and innovating - Continuously seeks to learn, shares knowledge & innovates - Managing performance and developing staff - Managing time, resources and information - Manages own time, information and resources effectively - Problem-solving and decision-making - Demonstrates sound problem-solving and decision-making ability - Strategic thinking and organizational development - Personal influence - Team working - Contributes effectively to the team Education: - Level – Advanced university degree from an accredited institution in a technically relevant area. In lieu of an advanced university degree, a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) plus at least four (4) additional years of relevant professional experience over and above the minimum number of years of experience requirement may be considered; - Areas - Computer science, information technology, mathematics or other job-related field - Degree must be an accredited institution listed on https://www.whed.net/home.php in a job related field (*)  (*) Note:  For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in the IFAD's Human Resources Implementing Procedures.   Certifications: Any of the following certifications would be advantageous: One CCNA, MCSA, other Microsoft and Linux related system administration certifications, CSA and other Cloud management certifications (Azure, AWS), Virtual Machine and Microservices related certifications, Monitoring and scripting certifications including Splunk or similar, and Full Stack related certifications or related demonstrable experience   Experience: At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in full stack developments and running of DevOps or in network infrastructure and/or Cloud and communications technology in a multi-cultural organization or national organization providing support on a global scope. Position specific: - Hands-on experience with managing Cloud and Infrastructure services in hybrid environments, including a data-center perspective and also from the perspective of leading cloud providers, covering install, configure, automate, and monitoring of various Cloud Services (IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS) - Experience of infrastructure and Services solutions, Cloud Development, Cloud integration and APIs; Cloud Migration, Cloud Infrastructure & Engineering and Cloud Managed Services - Contributes to the embedding of a coherent Cloud Strategy and Operating Model Transformation at IFAD - Identifies new tools and processes to improve the cloud platform offering, process automation processes and to address IFAD business needs. - Oversight on use and development of new technologies and their cloud enablement, including AI and ML - Engagement on new and emerging technologies and methodologies with a view to piloting with business users to address business needs - Applies innovative methodologies and approaches (including agile) to translate big picture vision to technical solutions through business process, information flow, Cloud solutions and technical architecture domains - Manages the relationships with the Business Process Owners (BPOs), Software Vendors and Hosting Partners to ensure alignment. - Monitors and maintains, together with relevant teams, multiple (DevOps) environments based on client requirements - Hands-on experience with DevOps/Automation tools and familiarity with large-scale ICT architectures and automated deployment techniques in virtual environments; experience in continuous integration and development tools and CI/CD pipelines such as Jenkins; JIRA; Nexus; GitHub Actions; Maven; Gradle; Ansible; Terraform; Packer;  - Ability to function at a high level in system/network administration and security management roles. - Exposure to container management / deployment (such as Kubernetes and Docker) in Linux and Windows environment, with experience in latest and emerging technologies and trends - Knowledge of networking protocols, networking architectures and security principles, including IP networking, VPNs, DNS, load balancing and firewalling, demonstrated by relevant certifications where applicable. - Given that most of the Infrastructure is administered and changed through systems automation, it is important that the incumbent has a solid understanding of systems automation and is ready to apply changes to the infrastructure by changing the automation code and configuration and re-running the automations against a live environment.  In addition, the incumbent must have knowledge of CI/CD to manage integration and deployment pipelines for applications. - Experience with Security and monitoring, including but not limited to Active Directory, Splunk, Nagios, Hardening and Pentest tools.   Languages: - Required English (4 – Excellent)  - Desirable: French, Spanish, and/or Arabic    Skills: - Analytical skills: Outstanding ability to analyse and synthesize qualitative and/or quantitative information from a variety of sources and filter out key insights and recommendations - Data management: Data collection, cleaning, transformation and consolidation; data-base architecture & development; data presentation - Strategy implementation: Ability to lead and manage the development and implementation of medium to longer-term strategies for IFAD / for respective divisions - Agile ICT services: Use various agile methods, such as daily stand-ups, sprints and hackathons, to generate end products early on - Basic ICT & digital fluency: Expertise relevant to the specific role (e.g. in-depth, computer information systems, including micro-computer operating systems software, hardware and applications software and other office technology equipment), end-user computing configuration management - Cyber security: Expertise specific to cyber security principles, tools, systems and applications - Data analysis/architecture: Know-how in the analysis and interpretation of data needs and sources, taking into account operational context, using systems and models to disseminate ensuring integrity, availability to meet reporting and business analytics needs - Data systems & tools: Expertise in the design, development, deployment, maintenance and management of Data Warehouse, data visualization, data analysis, data mining and reporting tools - DevOps: Expertise in continuous integration, configuration management, deployment automation, infrastructure orchestration and monitoring and analytics - Emerging technologies: Expertise to evaluate and identify business and technical opportunities in emerging technologies including methodologies, tools, systems and applications (including Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning, Virtual Reality, Robotics, GIS Analytics, etc.) - Network and Infrastructure Administration: Expertise in the provisioning, configuration, management, tuning and performance monitoring of the IFAD network and the infrastructure of the IFAD data centre - Project/Programme management: Identification of key priorities, ability to structure work to meet deadlines and adjustment of workplan/resource allocation when needed for Programme management: overall management of portfolio of work (including PMO interaction) with expertise to identify dependencies or bottlenecks between projects, managing changes and risks - System and Database Administration: Expertise in the provisioning, configuration, management, tuning and performance monitoring of systems and databases - User experience: Strong focus in the delivery of a positive and intuitive user experience, building on proactive clarification of user needs and requirements - User technology enablement and support: Advanced configuration and endpoint management, digital mobile communication, seam IT monitoring and backup, incident response and endpoint management - Planning: Know-how in the planning of human, financial and material management of IFAD resources - Change management: Role modelling, anticipation of key risks & conflicts and formulation of contingency plans/solutions, action-oriented - Client orientation: Strong critical thinking combined with communication skills to liaise between the business and technologies to understand business problems and needs, document requirements and identify solutions - Leadership: Group leader, sought out by others for providing mentorship and effective guidance to others; Ability to build trust, inside and outside the organization by acting as a role model for IFAD's core values and competencies, and to provide a clear sense of direction, mentorship and effective guidance to the team, strategizing IFAD's goals, providing vision, empowering the team and ensuring a positive environment for all. - Budgeting, resource management: Know-how in budget administration and accounting, resource allocation and planning at divisional level - Procurement: Know-how in the application of procurement policies, rules and regulations applicable to IFAD HQ and/or Country Programmes/Projects, including for complex individual cases - Financial data integrity and financial systems: know-how in systems interface control, core banking system management, data mining and analytics   Other Information This is a re-advertisement of JO 15125 ICT Specialist (Cloud & Infrastructure), ICT Division at P-3 level. Candidates who had already applied to JO 15125 do not need to re-apply. Applicants should note that IFAD staff members are international civil servants subject to the authority of the President of IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's Human Resources Policy, the President can decide to assign them to any of the activities of the Fund. All International Professional staff members are required to be geographically mobile and positions in the professional category are subject to changes in location at any time in line with strategic priorities and reform initiatives in IFAD. In accordance with IFAD's provisions, all new staff members will normally be placed at the first step in the grade level for which they have been selected. For information on IFAD's remuneration package, please visit [IFAD's compensation and benefits page](https://www.ifad.org/en/careers/compensation-and-benefits) on our website. Applicants are invited to use the ICSC compensation calculator to estimate the salary and benefit entitlements.  [See here](https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://commonsystem.org/cp/calc.asp&data=05|01|d.pittarellobelben@ifad.org|5901d8932a474727948e08db6e890c40|dc231ce49c9443aab3110a314fbce932|0|0|638225307133143452|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=4zc3H3nylmhA8b4AzuETgw1xb5a6UGl8ihGbn04HhVg=&reserved=0).  In the interest of making most cost-effective use of funds and resources, we are only able to respond to applicants who are short-listed for interview. Candidates who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. Candidates may be required to take a written test and to deliver a presentation as well as participate in interviews. IFAD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of ethnic, social or political background, colour, nationality, religion, age, gender, disability, marital status, family size or sexual orientation.   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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27/03/2024 - 21/04/2024

Chief Digital Architecture, Information Technologies TECA - P5

Italy, Lazio, Rome - world food programme empImg

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Applications must be submitted by Monday, April 8, 2024 (11:59 PM CET).   WHY JOIN US? - WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate  - WFP offers a highly inclusive, diverse and multicultural working environment  - WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings, accreditation, coaching, mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities  - A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country, regional and global offices around the world, and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe - We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section)   WHO WE ARE The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), a highly prestigious, reputable & world's largest humanitarian organization, operating in more than 120 countries and territories, bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies, building pathways to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger.   At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves.     To learn more about WFP, visit our website: [UN World Food Programme (WFP)](https://www.wfp.org/) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/c/WorldFoodProgramme), [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-food-programme/posts/?feedView=all), [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/worldfoodprogramme/?hl=en), [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WorldFoodProgramme/), [Twitter](https://twitter.com/WFP?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^author).   ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The WFP Technology Division (TEC) operates all critical IT systems, improving operational efficiency, innovation, and sustainability. TEC aims to effectively enable the  implementation of the WFP Strategic Plan through the I&T Strategy. Although the WFP has invested in technology in recent years, we seek to leverage it more efficiently and consistently. TEC is prioritizing its architecture, developing a composable architecture to enable technology configuration, which can respond effectively to different needs across the organization. WFP will strategically position its enterprise architecture to support more applications and to ensure smooth integration in the future.   JOB PURPOSE To provide analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise structural framework to align IT strategy, plans, and systems with the mission, goals, structure, and processes of the organization. To develop, and manage systems that meet current and future business requirements and apply and extend, enhance, or optimize the existing architecture;   The position is based in Rome, HQ and reports to CIO & Director, Technology Division.   KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) - Embed the architectural blueprints, standards and roadmaps that support the IT strategy; - Communicate and evangelize architectural direction, vision, goals, and strategy to stakeholders ranging from business leaders to developers; - Oversee the definition and continuous update of Technology Architecture guidelines, standards, and tools; - Chair the IT Architectural Board, performing IT architectural assessments, reviews, and recommendations; - Drive the organization's Enterprise Architecture, develop baseline and target architectures, identifying new opportunities for technology to enable business change; - Define product roadmaps, guiding the evolution of solutions in terms of features, technology and integration. - Support the development and implementation of divisional strategies, policies and plans aligned with departmental, WFP and wider UN strategies, policies and processes to support HQ and field operations to meet the mandate of WFP.  - Initiate and manage change processes within the branch to ensure improved performance and that team remains engaged and motivated during change processes.  - Provide technical expertise, guidance and coaching to senior professional staff under supervision.  - Develop and implement standards, guidance and processes within the branch, ensuring that effective quality control is in place to monitor adherence.  - Maintain relationships and collaborate cross-functionally to align unit activities with wider programmes and activities and ensure a coherent approach that enables efficient delivery.  - Establish monitoring mechanisms to ensure that activities are continually assessed and the findings used to inform activity developments.  - Monitor and oversee accurate and timely reporting that enables informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.  - Effectively manage teams and ensure appropriate development and enable high performance.  - Produce comprehensive specialized reports that contribute to the strategic decision making and set time frames.  - Ensure that evaluation, audit and compliance recommendations are efficiently implemented.  - Promote the WFP mandate, mission and objectives.  - Take responsibility for an equitable and inclusive workplace which incorporates all dimensions of the WFP diversity and inclusion framework.  - Act in an assigned emergency response capacity as required to meet emergency situations.  - Other as required.      QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS Education:  - Advanced University degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or other relevant field, or First University degree with additional relevant experience and/or advanced training/courses.  - Certified Enterprise Architect Professional (CEAP), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF®)   Experience:   - Eleven years or more (of which four international) of postgraduate progressively responsible experience in a relevant field of work, with a background and interest in international humanitarian development.    Language:  - Fluency (level C) in English language. - Intermediate knowledge (level B) of a second official UN language: Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish, and/or Portuguese (a WFP's working language)   ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS - Experience with digital roadmaps and enabling architecture, platforms and solutions to digitally transform an organization; - Proven experience architecting large digital platforms with modern, open source technologies; - The ability to apply architectural principles to at the enterprise view to the business solutions view; - Broad knowledge of diverse humanitarian assistance and development practices with a particular area of technical expertise. - Ability to manage, coach and motivate diverse teams and deliver effectively through others to achieve results. - Broad commercial understanding, with the ability to leverage external partnerships to optimize resources for WFP. - High calibre negotiation and motivational skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels within and beyond the organisation. - Ability to assimilate and analyze complex issues using independent judgement and anticipate potential strategic impact. - Ability to create simple messages from complex data sets and present concisely, tailoring messages to the needs of the specific audience. - Broad understanding of business principals and processes and the ability to quickly assimilate UN/WFP specific processes and systems.    TERMS AND CONDITIONS This is an International Professional position and is open to all nationalities.   Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however classified as "non-rotational" which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is reclassified as rotational. The selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year. This position is open to both internal and external candidates.   WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards including basic salary, post adjustment, relocation entitlement, visa, travel and shipment allowances, 30 days' annual leave, home leave, an education grant for dependent children, a pension plan, and medical insurance.   The selected candidate will be required to relocate to Rome, Italy to take up this assignment.   REMINDERS BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION - We strongly recommend that your profile is accurate, complete and includes your employment records, academic qualifications, language skills and UN Grade (if applicable) - Once your profile is completed, please apply, and submit your application - Please make sure you upload your professional CV in the English language - Kindly note the only documents you will need to submit at this time are your CV and Cover Letter - Additional documents such as passport, recommendation letters, academic certificates, etc. may potentially be requested at a future time - Please contact us at wfprecruitment@wfp.org in case you face any challenges with submitting your application - Only shortlisted candidates will be notified   WFP has a zero-tolerance approach to conduct such as fraud, sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to WFP's standards of conduct and will therefore undergo rigorous background verification internally or through third parties. Selected candidates will also be required to provide additional information as part of the verification exercise. Misrepresentation of information provided during the recruitment process may lead to disqualification or termination of employment   WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. 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26/03/2024 - 08/04/2024

Technical Officer (Gender, Equity and Human Rights) - P4

Italy, Veneto, Venice - World Health Organization empImg

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The Division of Country Health Policies and Systems (CPS) assists countries in the Region with the design and implementation of appropriate health policies and systems to strengthen universal health coverage. It works to strengthen data-driven, evidence-informed, contextually tailored health policy development and implementation at national, regional, and local levels, taking an inclusive approach across the life course. The Division advocates strengthening of public health leadership, focusing on implementing policies that are people-centred, promote health, prevent illness, and address the social and economic determinants of health while fostering leadership on equity, human rights, and gender mainstreaming in health. It focuses on building capacity for health systems innovation to enable the sustainable delivery of high-quality primary health and community services that are effectively linked to hospitals, mental health, public health, and social care services. To do so, CPS supports country efforts to facilitate access to leave nobody behind, to improve financial protection, to strengthen the health workforce, to increase access to affordable medicines and technologies, and to promote the uptake and implementation of digital technology. The WHO European Office for Investment in Health and Development (IHD) based in Venice is a center of excellence in the areas of health equity, gender, rights and social and economic determinants of health. It plays a key role in promoting investment for health and wellbeing, in the context of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the European Programme of Work (EPW). The IHD Office develops metrics, evidence, tools, partnerships and advocates for people-focused investment in health equity, public goods for health and health systems. It supports Member States and partners to implement solutions where people's health and well-being are firmly at the center of fiscal and economic decision-making and policy development. At country level it works to strengthen awareness of the links between health, social and economic policies and the impact of social and health inequities on achieving inclusive growth, sustainable development and resilient health systems. Particular attention is given to inclusiveness and promotion of gender equality and human rights, in line with GPW13, EPW and WHO discussions with Member States. Implementation and support at country level is facilitated through direct country technical assistance and the coordination of scientific research, multi-country policy networks, innovation pilot sites, learning exchange and capacity building at local, regional, national and sub-regional levels. The Venice Office acts a focal point and technical lead on the implementation of the WHO Roadmap on gender equality, human rights. The Venice office also provides backstopping to HQ on the evidence, best practices and impact of nondiscriminatory, healthy fiscal and economic policies as inputs to UN and WHO Multilateral Partnership, priority initiatives and fora. 2023-2030   DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES To provide technical leadership on human rights, violence against women and gender to countries in developing policies, strategies and frameworks that are gender responsive and human rights based. To oversee and support the development and uptake of evidence, tools, and advocacy efforts to a) capacity building of WHO staff and technical counterparts, and b) facilitate and monitor advances in the implementation of the GRE WHO Roadmap. Under the guidance of the Senior adviser on gender and human rights, the incumbent carries out the following core responsibilities and tasks: - Act as WHO lead expert on health human rights and on gender-based violence. - Design and carry out multi-country capacity building and know-how exchanges in the form of various events such as visits, meetings, seminars, conferences, etc. aimed at strengthening human rights based approaches and the health systems response to violence against women. - Provide advice to Member States on specific issues where human rights, including gender equality, need special attention across the work of WHO, such as sexual and reproductive rights, patients' rights, the health rights of migrants, the human rights aspects of violence against women and the trafficking of human beings, right to health of minorities such as LGBTIQ. This would include producing clear and authoritative written materials such as policy briefings, presentations, and synthesis reports. - Strengthening advocacy and partnership building efforts including developing and maintaining networks of knowledge sharing inside WHO and across Member States. - Key partnerships include UN agencies and IBC Gender, EIGE and other EU players, Global Campus on Human Rights and national bodies and collaborating centers. - Facilitate and monitor the development and implementation of the EURO Action Plan of the WHOGRE Roadmap across technical programmes and country offices. This would include building capacity and strengthening networks of focal points, share knowledge and produce evidence and tools on gender, human rights and health equity, and be the EURO focal point in the GRE Global network as required by the Senior Adviser. - Represent the WHO European Office for IHD at regional meetings and events, specifically to present evidence and best practices to policymakers. - Perform any other duties within the technical area of responsibility as assigned by the supervisors.   REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education Essential: University degree (Master's level) in Public Policy, Political &Social Sciences, Law or Public Health. Desirable: Postgraduate degreein any of the above.  Experience Essential: At least 7 years of professional experience in the field of human rights,gender and violence against women. Demonstrated experience in capacity building in countries and internationally.Demonstrated experience of Project Management of health-relatedprojects/initiatives. Desirable: Relevant work experience in the WHO or the UN, or in developmentassistance organizations in the areas of human rights, violence against womenand gender. Experience in working with countries within the WHO European region  Skills - Excellent knowledge of the current trends, evidence and policies on gender based and human rights approaches to health, with a deep knowledge of health systems response to violence against women. - Strong written and presentation skills including a proven ability to understand and translate complex conceptual frameworks and evidence on human rights and health into understandable language for a broad audience of multi-sectoral policymakers. - Broad knowledge of European countries' priorities and challenges in gender, equity and rights at national, sub-national and Pan European levels. Knowledge of key stakeholders on gender and human rights at the European and international level. - Emotional intelligence: Ability to identify and manage one's own emotions, as well as helping others to do the same.WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Moving forward in a changing environment Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Russian, French, German.   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 77,326 (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 2165 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. https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion 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. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example, official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at [shws@who.int](mailto: shws@who.int). - WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. - For information on WHO's operations please visit: [http://www.who.int.](http://www.who.int./) - In case the website does not display properly, please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome, Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. Click this link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: [Instructions for candidates](http://who.int/careers/process/instructions-for-candidates.pdf?ua=1)  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). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).  - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support).  - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):  - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.  - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). 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