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Senior Advisor (Strategy and Risk Management) - P5  

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Switzerland, Geneva, Geneva

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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

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Date of last update: 26/06/2022

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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

 

'This position is being re-advertised. existing applicants need not re-apply, as your application will still be considered. Thank you.'

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.

At the global level, the Division of Private Fundraising and Partnerships (PFP) coordinates and provides support to National Committees and Country Offices (COs) in all private sector fundraising and partnership activities, in cooperation with Regional Offices (ROs) and with other Headquarter (HQ) divisions.

This post is part of the office of the Deputy Director of Operations and Finance (O&F), within PFP. The office is accountable for the management of the oversight framework for private sector activities with responsibilities that include risk management, management of oversight activities, coordinating planning and results across the O&F Section, ensuring O&F plans are risk informed, with an aim for continuous improvement, changes are managed, and results are monitored.

 

For every child, a champion

Reporting to the Deputy Director Operations and Finance, the incumbent will lead risk management in UNICEF's Private Fundraising and Partnerships Division.  This includes leading global projects to manage operational risks that could affect fundraising from the private sector in UNICEF Country Offices, managing change initiatives in Operations and Finance, managing oversight activities, and advising the Deputy Director for Operations and Finance.

The position is also responsible for leading change initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiencies in operational processes involving National Committees (NCs) and country offices (COs), supporting the Divisions overall internal control mechanisms, and developing and coordinating an Operations Community to ensure efficient knowledge sharing and mainstreaming of best practices.

 

How can you make a difference?

Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

1. Risk management advisory for PFP and PSFR COs

  • Lead the integration of risk management in planning and decision-making processes.
  • Lead the review of risks across PFP, including identification, analysis and assessment.
  • Support the design and implementation of risk mitigation actions as appropriate.
  • Monitor progress of mitigating actions and reporting on them.
  • Maintain and update the Risk Register as an active risk management tool.
  • Provide guidance to Country Offices with fundraising operations on key risks and how to mitigate them.
  • Guide Country Offices with private fundraising activities to identify and manage risks relating to fundraising.
  • Act as focal point for PFP global (ERM) accountability on fundraising and ensure adequate liaison with CO/RO/PPD or other stakeholders within PFP to address or mitigate risks that threaten the achievement of PFP's strategic goals or risks identified in audit reports.
  • Lead global projects to mitigate key fundraising related risks e.g., projects on data security and data privacy.
  • Assess risks in emerging financing mechanisms including innovative financing instruments and provide advice to ensure risks are appropriately elevated and mitigated.
  • Review of fundraising and partnership agreements ensuring all risks taken are within PFP's risk appetite and adequately mitigated.

2. Management of Oversight Activities

  • Advise the PFP Deputy Director Operations and Finance, and the Director of PFP on organizational and process changes required to support the effective implementation of audit recommendations as well as effectiveness and efficiencies initiative recommendations.
  • Act as Focal point for PFP's relationship with the UN Board of Auditors, Office of Audit and Investigations, and other oversight bodies. This includes (a) ensuring agreement is reached between UNBOA on audit timing each year,  (b) facilitating responses to requests for information from the UN Board of Auditors; (c) providing guidance to all sections in PFP on the audit process and assistance with responding to audit questionnaires, (d) reviewing external audit management letters and reports and assisting with responses; and (e) coordinating  official responses to external audit observations and recommendations, including preparing periodic status updates.
  • Conduct periodic analyses of internal and external audit reports of Country Offices with fundraising operations to identify trends and systemic issues being raised and identify potential solutions to address the issues.
  • Analyze executive level requests, recommendations from oversight bodies, best practices and current and emerging trends in strategic financial management and support UNICEF's effort to launch relevant and emergent financial management strategies, approaches and policies that enhance the organization's efficiency and effectiveness in financial resources management.

3. Strategic Operations Development and Change Management

  • Lead PFP's Operations and Finance change initiatives to improve the effectiveness and efficiencies in operational processes.
  • Support Division overall on internal control mechanisms and chair, participate and share relevant governance mechanisms as assigned (CRC and ICT Board). 
  • Support the Divisions overall internal control mechanisms including participating in relevant governance mechanisms.
  • Lead the annual Statement of Internal Controls exercise.
  • Support the Division in relevant innovations to strengthen delivery of the strategic plan such as innovative finance or new business and closing models for engagement with NCs and identifying opportunities for business optimization.
  • Identify strategic issues and key bottlenecks within operations that impact private sector fundraising (PSFR) for National Committees and Country Offices.
  • Engage with stakeholders across UNICEF to address operational bottlenecks identified.
  • Lead the building of the Operations and Finance Community for Private Sector Fundraising to ensure efficient knowledge sharing and mainstreaming of best practices.

4. Support PSFR CO operations capacity building and training

  • Develop training packages as required to disseminate information to COs and NCs, coordinating input from various stakeholders within the Division on operations related content.
  • Provide and/or develop guidance to support systems and controls, monitor/test adherence/compliance, develop best practices, and share with COs with Private sector fundraising (PSFR) activities.
  • As part of operational support to COs with PSFR activities, update the guidance documents as and when necessary and consolidate risks identified in PSFR country offices with a view to developing tools to strengthen the capacity of the offices.

5. Annual Planning for Operations and Finance

  • Lead the annual Finance and Operations work planning. This includes identification of key priorities, development of unit Workplan activities, progress monitoring, and reporting.
  • Support implementation of the Finance and Operations section's commitments to the delivery of the Divisional Management Plan.

 

 

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

Education:

  • An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • A recognized professional accounting certification (CA, CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is an asset.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience offering management advisory support in a complex setting is required.
  • Experience in Finance, risk management, audit, business analysis, and operational management is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in business modeling and stakeholder coordination and management is an asset. 
  • Experience supporting change management is an asset.
  • Understanding of private sector engagement is an asset.
  • Experience with UNICEF/UN is an asset.

Language Requirements:

  • Fluency in English. Working knowledge of French is desirable.

 

 

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA)

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are...

  • Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (2)
  • Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
  • Works Collaboratively with others (2)
  • Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
  • Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
  • Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
  • Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
  • Manages ambiguity and complexity (2) are required.

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:

UNICEF PFP-Geneva is currently reviewing organizational changes; therefore, the exact future location of the post is still under consideration/to be determined. Candidates may be asked commence duties remotely. Should the selected candidate be assigned and relocate to Geneva, they may later be asked to relocate and be assigned to another location during the initial contract or assignment period.

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.

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


 

 

 

 

 

 

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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Macro-area: Switzerland

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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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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27/03/2024 - 16/04/2024
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Stagiaire en communication événementielle

Switzerland, Geneva, Geneva - médecins sans frontières suisse empImg

Durée en fonction de la convention de stage tripartite : 6 à 12 mois à 100% Ce stage s'inscrit dans le cadre d'un programme de formation académique, d'un programme de formation professionnelle ou d'un programme d'insertion socioprofessionnelle et doit répondre aux [conditions](https://www.ge.ch/engager-personne-stage/stages-formation-insertion-reconnus) fixées par le Conseil de surveillance du marché de l'emploi (CSME). Contexte & Mission Médecins Sans Frontières est une organisation médicale et humanitaire internationale indépendante qui fournit des soins aux personnes dans le besoin, aux personnes touchées par des catastrophes naturelles ou causées par l'homme et aux victimes de conflits armés, sans discrimination et sans tenir compte de la race, de la religion, des croyances ou de l'appartenance politique (Charte de MSF). La cellule « Engagement Public » est composée de 3 collaborateur·rice·s et 2 stagiaire·s spécialisé·e·s dans les relations avec les médias et l'événementiel. L'équipe fait partie du département de la communication et de la recherche de fonds. Le stage offre un aperçu complet du travail événementiel chez MSF Suisse. Le·la stagiaire se familiarise avec le principe du "témoignage". Dans les zones de crise où MSF intervient, l'organisation se considère comme un témoin et nos équipes d'intervention témoignent toujours, ce qui est un élément important de notre travail. C'est dans ce contexte que le·la stagiaire organise des événements pour sensibiliser le public suisse. Le·la stagiaire participe activement à la sélection, à la planification et à la réalisation d'événements à travers toute la Suisse. Cette personne est en contact avec différents partenaires culturels et artistiques, notamment pour l'exposition de photographies, de bandes dessinées, les festivals de films et les movie screenings, afin d'attirer l'attention sur des conflits et des crises et les activités de MSF. Principales responsabilités - Collaborer à la sélection, à la planification et à la réalisation d'événements MSF dans toute la Suisse. - Aider à la création de matériel de communication pour les événements (ateliers, expositions, festivals, projections de films, mapathons, workshops). - Participation active à l'élaboration des partenariats culturels de MSF. - Tâches administratives et coordination des interventions du personnel MSF (tant dans le secteur médical que dans les activités de soutin) sur les lieux des événements. - Coordination administrative des visites guidées pour les visiteur·euse au siège de MSF Suisse. Profil recherché - En cours d'études ou finissant un diplôme de Bachelor ou formation équivalente dans le domaine de l'événementiel, de la gestion culturelle, de la communication ou des sciences sociales. - Être éligible pour une convention de stage avec un tiers - Une première expérience professionnelle dans le domaine de l'événementiel est un atout - Talent d'organisation, méthode de travail ciblée et efficace - Très bonnes connaissances de l'allemand. - Bonne connaissance du français et de l'anglais. - Excellente capacité à travailler dans un environnement multiculturel et à démontrer un engagement et un soutien en faveur de la diversité, des comportements et des attitudes inclusives et non discriminatoires. - Intérêt marqué pour les thématiques humanitaires. - Personnalité proactive et dynamique, avec un goût prononcé pour le travail en équipe. - Adaptabilité et capacité à gérer efficacement les changements de priorités et les délais serrés. Conditions de travail - Convention de stage tripartite obligatoire - Stage 6 à 12 mois à 100% (en fonction de la convention de stage) - Basé à Genève ou Zurich - Date d'entrée en fonction : 12.08.2024 - Rémunération mensuelle brut : CHF 2'000.- Comment postuler Les candidats soumettent leur candidature en respectant les conditions requises :  CV 2 p. max. - lettre de motivation 1p. max. - en Français ou anglais. La date limite pour postuler est le 28 avril 2024. Nous nous réservons le droit de clôturer le poste de manière anticipée si nous estimons que la quantité et la qualité des candidatures reçues sont suffisantes. [POSTULEZ ICI](https://medecinssansfrontieressuisse.recruitee.com/o/stage-communication-evenementielle) Les candidatures seront traitées de manière confidentielle. Seules les personnes présélectionnées seront contactées. Seules les candidatures soumises sur nos plateformes de recrutement seront prises en considération. Veuillez noter que nous ne souhaitons pas utiliser les services d'agences de recrutement ou de placement. Chez MSF, nous nous engageons à avoir une culture inclusive qui encourage et soutient les diverses voix de nos membres du personnel. Nous nous efforçons de créer des lieux de travail où des équipes de personnes d'origines diverses, avec des caractéristiques, des perspectives, des idées, des expériences différentes travaillent ensemble pour la mission sociale de MSF ; leur but étant de d'obtenir de meilleurs résultats pour nos patients et les communautés avec lesquelles nous travaillons. Nous accueillons les candidatures de personnes de tout sexe, tout âge, toute orientation sexuelle, origine ethnique, religion, croyance, capacité et toute autre caractéristique de diversité.  MSF ne tolère ni l'exploitation et les abus sexuels, ni aucune autre forme de discrimination ou de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel. Tous les candidats sélectionnés seront donc soumis à une vérification de leurs références
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26/03/2024 - 28/04/2024
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Stagiaire du Service Technique – Ingénieur Junior

Switzerland, Geneva, Geneva - médecins sans frontières suisse empImg

Durée en fonction de la convention de stage tripartite : 6 à 12 mois à 100% Ce stage s'inscrit dans le cadre d'un programme de formation académique, d'un programme de formation professionnelle ou d'un programme d'insertion socioprofessionnelle et doit répondre aux [conditions](https://www.ge.ch/engager-personne-stage/stages-formation-insertion-reconnus) fixées par le Conseil de surveillance du marché de l'emploi (CSME). Contexte Médecins Sans Frontières est une organisation médicale et humanitaire internationale indépendante qui fournit des soins aux personnes dans le besoin, aux personnes touchées par des catastrophes naturelles ou causées par l'homme et aux victimes de conflits armés, sans discrimination et sans tenir compte de la race, de la religion, des croyances ou de l'appartenance politique (Charte de MSF). Le Service Technique Logistique est chargé de fournir aux équipes terrain un support technique spécialisé dans les domaines suivants : eau et assainissement, construction, gestion de parc motorisé, énergie, chaine de froid, équipement médical. Le service contribue à la réduction de l'empreinte écologique, à travers une transition énergétique, une gestion améliorée des déchets et une adaptation des infrastructures. Principales responsabilités Taches de support techniques - En fonction de ses compétences, le/la stagiaire sera sollicité(e) par les membres du service technique pour : - Élaboration de dessins, plans, maquettes. - Calculs techniques (Excel, logiciels spécialisés) - Analyse de données (tableaux croisées Excel, bases de données) - Création de graphiques techniques - Ecriture, essai et correction de macros Excel, etc - Essai de logiciel - Etudes de marché - Traductions Anglais/Français ou Français/Anglais. Taches de gestion de projet - Le stagiaire fournira un support au chef des projets de développement d'outils numériques. Administration de la plateforme de partage de connaissance La plateforme OCG Logistics Referential facilite l'accès aux documents de support pour les équipes terrain. Le/la stagiaire a les responsabilités : - De proposer de améliorations à la plateforme - De suivre l'implémentation des évolutions de la plateforme, avec le chef de projet et le prestataire de service - D'implémenter la mise à jour du contenu, selon les instructions des content owners. - De surveiller le fonctionnement de la plateforme et le référencement de son contenu. - De gérer la production et la distribution en interne des clés USB contenant la version offline de la plateforme. Edition de documents Le/la stagiaire sera en charge de la production de documents : - Mise en page de documents : implémentation de la charte graphique du département. - Gestion des impressions en interne et externe. - Création d'images, de graphiques, de posters... - Création d'images 3D. - Création de document Excel, Word, Powerpoint... Taches organisationnelles - Le/la stagiaire facilitera le fonctionnement du département en effectuant des taches organisationnelles diverses tel assistance logistique lors d'évènements (formations, séminaires). Profil recherché - En cours ou finissant des études universitaires ou supérieures master/bachelor en ingénierie - Excellentes qualités rédactionnelles - Très bonne maîtrise de Microsoft Office (Word, Powerpoint, Excel) - Maîtrise d'un outil de conception 3D - Maîtrise de la suite Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) est un atout - Esprit d'équipe - Flexibilité, ouverture d'esprit - Rigueur - Autonomie - Esprit d'initiative - Excellente maitrise du Français - Excellente maitrise de l'Anglais Conditions de travail - Convention de stage tripartite obligatoire - Stage 6 à 12 mois à 100% (en fonction de la convention de stage) - Basé à Genève - Date d'entrée en fonction : 22.08.2024 - Rémunération mensuelle brut : CHF 2'000.- Comment postuler Les candidats soumettent leur candidature en respectant les conditions requises :  CV 2 p. max. - lettre de motivation 1p. max. - en Français ou anglais. La date limite pour postuler est le 28 avril 2024. Nous nous réservons le droit de clôturer le poste de manière anticipée si nous estimons que la quantité et la qualité des candidatures reçues sont suffisantes. [POSTULEZ ICI](https://medecinssansfrontieressuisse.recruitee.com/o/stagiaire-du-service-technique-ingenieur-junior) Les candidatures seront traitées de manière confidentielle. Seules les personnes présélectionnées seront contactées. Seules les candidatures soumises sur nos plateformes de recrutement seront prises en considération. Veuillez noter que nous ne souhaitons pas utiliser les services d'agences de recrutement ou de placement. Chez MSF, nous nous engageons à avoir une culture inclusive qui encourage et soutient les diverses voix de nos membres du personnel. Nous nous efforçons de créer des lieux de travail où des équipes de personnes d'origines diverses, avec des caractéristiques, des perspectives, des idées, des expériences différentes travaillent ensemble pour la mission sociale de MSF ; leur but étant de d'obtenir de meilleurs résultats pour nos patients et les communautés avec lesquelles nous travaillons. Nous accueillons les candidatures de personnes de tout sexe, tout âge, toute orientation sexuelle, origine ethnique, religion, croyance, capacité et toute autre caractéristique de diversité.  MSF ne tolère ni l'exploitation et les abus sexuels, ni aucune autre forme de discrimination ou de harcèlement, y compris le harcèlement sexuel. Tous les candidats sélectionnés seront donc soumis à une vérification de leurs références.
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26/03/2024 - 28/04/2024
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