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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 16,803 women and men working in 134​ countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 70.8 million forcibly displaced people worldwide.

Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines.

Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. We work with skilled professionals who are committed to put people first, make a real difference in people's lives and are willing to go anywhere we are needed to get the job done. We need committed and passionate people who strongly believe in what they do and whose work ethic and motivation inspire others. We seek new talent and skills to respond to the needs of people forced to flee across the globe.  Thus, we are looking for candidates who thrive in a diverse and multi-cultural work environment and are keen to bring new innovative ideas, skills and solutions to help build a better future for people forced to flee.

Work with us to help build better futures for people forced to flee. Visit www.unhcr.org/careers

 

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Job ID: 21835

 

 

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Terms of Reference for a Senior Economist in Nairobi, Kenya, Regional Bureau EHAGL

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is offering a Temporary Appointment within the GCR Section/External Engagement Pillar in the UNHCR Regional Bureau in Nairobi, Kenya.

UNHCR is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of men, women and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution. We are in over 125 countries, using our expertise to protect and care for millions.

Title: Senior Economist
Duty Station: Nairobi, Kenya
Duration:  February 2021 to  31 December 2021
Contract Type: Temporary Appointment

Organizational context
The Global Compact for Refugees (GCR) promotes a stronger, more predictable and more equitable international response to large-scale and/or protracted refugee situations. It represents the transformation of the refugee response model from the traditional camp-based care and maintenance programs to government-led comprehensive refugee responses that use multi-stakeholder approaches to: (i) ease pressure on host countries; (ii) enhance refugee self-reliance; (iii) expand access to third-country solutions; and (iv) support conditions in the country of origin for return in safety and dignity.

Coupled with the broader reform of the UN Development System, the GCR offers UNHCR an opportunity to play a facilitator and catalyst role in the transformation of the refugee response model. UNHCR is expected to catalyse comprehensive solutions in a context characterized by the collaboration, collective responsibility sharing, and a renewed sense of purpose. By building strong institutional relationships with a range of new actors, including multilateral development banks (MDBs), civil society organizations (CSOs) and the private sector, UNHCR will facilitate effective interventions aimed at strengthening resilience and promoting solutions in refugee-hosting and return areas. It will support efforts to complement humanitarian interventions with development and private sector investments in order to lift displaced populations out of poverty, enable solutions, and encourage holistic area-based approaches to refugee response.

The Regional Bureau for East and Horn of Africa and Great Lakes (EHAGL) is playing a significant role in operationalizing the GCR by strengthening and institutionalizing UNHCR¿s catalytic role at the regional level. Although the successful design and implementation of comprehensive refugee responses are highly context-specific and dependent on national and local circumstances, the catalytic and supportive activities of UNHCR field offices are being supported and strengthened by the Regional Bureau. In particular, the Regional Bureau is focusing on: (i) promoting a regional approach for comprehensive responses; (ii) translating global priorities into region-specific strategies; (iii) creating workable results-based management systems that integrate/reflect the SDGs; (iv) leading the engagement with political and development actors in the EHA Region; and (v) providing technical support and guidance to country operations.

In order to enhance its ability to reposition UNHCR as a facilitator and catalyst, the UNHCR Regional Bureau for EHAGL is setting up an Economic Advisory Unit in the GCR Section of its External Engagement Pillar. The Economic Advisory Unit will closely work with the various Bureau units as well as DRS, Global Data Service, and UNHCR-WB Joint Data Centre (JDC) to enhance UNHCR country operations¿ effectiveness in collecting, analyzing and applying economic data and information to better inform UNHCR¿s protection and assistance interventions. The Unit will ensure that the various, analytical, advocacy/policy dialogue and operational/programmatic activities undertaken by the Bureau and country teams will be informed by sound economic analysis and modelling. By combining economic data and analysis with UNHCR¿s protection expertise and deep understanding of the context in refugee-hosting areas, the Economic Advisory Unit will prepare cutting edge economic briefs and policy notes on various topics relevant to the provision of asylum, the protection of persons of concern and the pursuit of durable solutions in line with the GCR.
 

The position

The Senior Economist will head of the Bureau Economic Advisory Unit and will be responsible for facilitating close collaboration with DRS and country-based economists, facilitate collaboration with the World Bank, the Joint Data Centre (JDC), OECD, African Development Bank and other stakeholders on a range of bespoke economic analyses, including: (i) economic impact assessments of the presence of refugees and IDPs; (ii) measuring poverty and welfare among refugees and host communities; (iii) socio-economic profiling of persons of concern; (iv) economic modelling of various protection and solutions policy options; and (v) cost-benefit analysis and project appraisals. The Sr. Economist will provide technical support and advice to help various Bureau units and UNHCR country operations effectively use economic data and analysis to inform programming and policy dialogue. Preparation of economic briefs and policy notes. To guide the Bureau leadership, the Sr. Economist will prepare economic briefs and policy notes on various topics relevant to the provision of asylum, the protection of persons of concern and the pursuit of durable solutions in line with the GCR. The Sr. Economist will also prepare periodic economic updates to inform the strategic decisions made by the Bureau Director and heads of pillars. More information on the duties and responsibilities of the Sr. Economist are provided below.


Duties and responsibilities

In close collaboration with DRS, Sr. Economist will facilitate collaboration with development actors and other stakeholders in the areas outlined below.

Economic analysis
¿ Facilitate collaboration with the World Bank, the Joint Data Centre (JDC), OECD, African Development Bank and other stakeholders on a range of bespoke economic analyses, including:
o assessing the economic impact of the presence of refugees and IDPs;
o measuring poverty and welfare among refugees and host communities;
o socio-economic profiling of persons of concern;
o economic modelling of various protection and solutions policy options;
o analyzing economic trends in the EHAGL Region that will impact the protection and solutions of Persons of Concern; and
o cost-benefit analysis and project appraisals.
¿ Provide oversight, vision and guidance to country-based economists on the collection of raw primary and secondary datasets and the preparation of final datasets to be used for analysis.
¿ Supervise cleaning of all datasets and creation of necessary indicators for measuring a wide range of socio-economic indicators and impact indicators.
¿ Provide technical guidance to country-based economists and research teams on: (i) research design; (ii) data analysis plans; (iii) the preparation of descriptive statistics and regression analysis; and (iv) the preparation of various outputs such as briefs, presentations and academic papers.

Translating the economic analysis into advocacy/policy dialogue and programs
¿ Provide advice to the Bureau management on: (i) macro-economic themes relevant for the protection and solutions agenda of UNHCR; (ii) economic outlook for the EHAGL countries; and (iii) the economic implications of various protection-related decisions.
¿ Provide technical support and advice to help various Bureau units and UNHCR country operations effectively use economic data and analysis to inform programming and policy dialogue.
¿ Advise programme, protection and technical unites and country operations during program design, implementation and evaluation using the economic analysis to support quality programming and advocacy.
¿ Lead the preparation of research papers including formatting and creating tables, graphs, and related analysis.
¿ Provide guidance/recommendations on obstacles and possible improvements to UNHCR¿s programming by preparing and supporting the use of available economic statistics, industrial surveys and other available data.

Preparation of economic briefs and policy notes
¿ Prepare presentations, technical reports and non-technical reports to communicate the findings of economic analyses.
¿ Prepare cutting edge economic briefs and policy notes on various topics relevant to the provision of asylum, the protection of persons of concern and the pursuit of durable solutions in line with the GCR.
¿ Prepare periodic economic updates to inform the strategic decisions made by the Bureau Director and heads of pillars.
¿ Contribute to Bureau external engagement products, including Bureau publications, regional updates, funding appeals, and other reports.

Oversight, strategy and coordination
¿ Lead the Bureau Economic Advisory Unit, by providing strategic vision and leading the engagement with senior management, internal business units and external partners.
¿ Prepare strategy for economic analysis and advisory.
¿ Mainstream economic analysis in UNHCR¿s protection and assistance activities.
¿ Provide guidance and input to the External Engagement Pillar annual programme planning and review process to support the development and approval of sound plans and the effective allocation and use of resources.
¿ Ensure good communication and coordination with Bureau units, UNHCR country operations, UNHCR HQ, the Joint Data Centre, the World Bank, governments, researchers and partners.
¿ Participate in official missions and deliver capacity building and training activities for partners and governments.
¿ Identify research opportunities and contribute to proposals for research partnerships and funding.
¿ In close collaboration with DRS, provide a technical oversight to country-based economists. Guide and mentor junior economists in the Bureau and country operations.

Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required
The ideal candidate will have:
¿ At least a Master¿s Degree in Economics.
¿ At least 10 years of professional experience on economic analysis and advisory with international financial institutions (IFIs), development finance institutions (DFIs), reputable management consulting firms, or economic advisory units of investment firms.
¿ Demonstrated ability to provide professional advice and analysis within a complex political environment.
¿ Extensive experience of working in a reputable management consulting firm on economic advisory at a strategic and global level.
¿ A substantial track record of effective interaction, influencing and collaboration with senior stakeholders in government, international organizations and the private sector.
¿ Demonstrated core consulting skills of research, analysis, presentation, and attention to detail.
¿ Aptitude to grasp new concepts and effectively produce results.
¿ Exceptional problem-solving skills ¿ an analytical, innovative, and creative mindset.
¿ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
¿ Ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to the team.
¿ Proven track record of successful management and a leading role in the formulation of policies and strategies.
¿ Successful track record of building effective, productive and relevant working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
¿ Facility in data analysis using econometric program (e.g. Stata or R).
¿ Experience overseeing primary data collection and analysis.

Location
The successful candidate will be based with the team in the UNHCR GCR Section, External Engagement Pillar, in the Regional Bureau in Nairobi.

Conditions
The Temporary Appointment is for a period of up to 31 December 2021. It is a full-time role with working hours starting from 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday (40 hours per week). 

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).

 

 

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Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Duration: 11 months

Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Area of work Definition: Economics

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

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However, HPV vaccination coverage is low compared to the other childhood vaccines due to a mix of reasons. These include earlier supply constraints, pandemic backsliding, suboptimal outreach to schools and remote rural and conflict/humanitarian settings, gender-related barriers, low public demand and trust, and weak touchpoints of the adolescent age group with primary health care. Based on the need to accelerate progress to achieve global cervical cancer elimination by 2030, Gavi Alliance adopted the HPV Programme Revitalization 2023-2025. The programme aims further scale up the number of countries and the vaccination coverage, reaching 86 M girls in LMICs with HPV vaccination by 2025. UNICEF has decades of experience in supporting immunization worldwide and has actively contributed the LMICs to conduct HPV demonstration projects before Gavi approved nationwide introductions. UNICEF has accelerated support to HPV vaccination from 2018 through its Headquarters, Regional and Country Offices and leveraging its presence in every country as a core Alliance partner. Through the multi-partner collaboration mechanism at the global level, UNICEF assumed the lead role for social and behaviour change and immunization supply chain in HPV vaccine roll-out, as well as supporting country decision making, development of Gavi applications, and providing technical assistance to strengthen programmatic preparedness, capacity building, mobilizing community networks and Community Health Workers to reach all girls. UNICEF also managed the global HPV vaccine supply and maintained liaison with the manufacturers to ensure a healthy market. We have implemented proof-of-concept projects in two countries to test the multisectoral collaboration through integration of additional adolescent health interventions alongside the HPV vaccine. UNICEF's Gender Action Plan (GAP) included HPV roll-out as one of the results prioritized reflecting the commitment of the organization. Until 2022 more than 25 countries introduced HPV vaccine nationwide with UNICEF support. Based on the achievements of its previous work, UNICEF will continue to provide support along the aforementioned programme areas during the HPV Revitalization 2023-2025. In addition to that, the organization is to mobilize additional institutional strengths based on its multi-sectoral capacity as a child rights organization and work across five key programmatic areas to better address 1) Coverage & Equity 2) Demand 3) Gender 4) Innovation 5) Multi-sectoral work & integrated programming for adolescents through collaboration with other teams such as adolescent health, education/school health and nutrition, adolescent development and participation, HIV/AIDS and WASH. For every child, good mental health?. Under the guidance of the supervisor, the incumbent of this position supports the Immunization Section in HQ in providing day to day assistance to strengthen Regional Office and Country Office capacities to effectively assist countries scaling up HPV vaccine in their national immunization programmes. How can you make a difference? Provide guidance, tools, technical assistance and capacity building to regions in supporting countries in planning and implementing HPV vaccine scale-up and to reach the adolescent girls that may be missed due to various equity barriers and pandemic disruptions, - Support regions to ensure countries develop high quality Gavi applications and revise National Immunization Strategies (NIS) to introduce HPV vaccine. - Provide targeted technical assistance to integrate existing immunization equity data and assessments in HPV vaccine introduction plans to ensure countries reach high-risk, out of school and marginalized girls with high coverage. - Support regions to mobilize multi-sectoral capacity to facilitate countries utilize the opportunity of HPV vaccine as an entry point to integrate other adolescent interventions and to strengthen life course immunization including Td boosters. Develop and disseminate programmatic guidance for UNICEF regional and country offices to mobilize multi-sectoral integrated approaches in reaching adolescent girls and share the guidance with partners to inform similar global guidelines. - Develop internal programmatic guidance on multi-sectoral approaches under the guidance of Coverage & Equity team with inputs from the ROs, other teams, sections and programmes (Adolescent health, Gender, HIV/AIDS, Education, Nutrition, Adolescent Development and Participation (ADAP), etc). - Develop a dissemination plan to introduce the multi-sectoral guidance to the UNICEF regions, countries and external partners. - Assist with the dissemination of the guidance through regional coordination platforms and other mechanisms. - Support developing a root cause analysis and its implementation in selected countries with low coverage to define equity, demand, gender and integration opportunities. - Coordinate with the Immunization Supply Chain (ISC) team to support in-country HPV vaccine supply security in through strengthening stock monitoring, implementing wastage reduction strategies, and testing the Controlled Temperature Chain (CTC) last mile delivery where feasible. Support regional and country coordination and decision making for HPV vaccine scale-up through regional coordination mechanisms, Regional Working Groups (RWG), Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (RITAG), national immunization programme managers meetings, and similar events). - Participate in regional coordination mechanisms and provide guidance and technical assistance to facilitate country decision making. - Facilitate the organization of dedicated sessions to discuss HPV revitalization and available UNICEF support. - Identify remaining data and evidence gaps and needs on HPV vaccine introduction, reaching high coverage and integration with other interventions. Support establishing consultant rosters and similar tools as needed to assist regions and countries in timely identifying and deploying the suitable capacity to meet the technical assistance needs for HPV vaccine introduction and coverage improvement. - Identify technical assistance needs of regional and country offices regarding HPV vaccine introduction and scale-up. - Support HQ in advertising and establishing a consultant roster as needed for the utilization of regions and countries. Document regional and country experiences in introducing and scaling up HPV vaccine as part of the other adolescent interventions, and disseminate good practices and lessons learned in appropriate global and regional fora (Gavi HPV Sub-Team Regional Working Groups, Regional Immunization Technical Advisory Groups, EPI managers meetings, webinars, etc.) - Support countries to document lessons learned and good practices to roll-out the HPV vaccine. - Facilitate knowledge management across countries including the documentation and dissemination of promising practices including building on global and regional fora. - Assist with planning and implementation of knowledge sharing events to share lessons and good practices to facilitate south-south cooperation and cross-country learning. Conduct periodic monitoring of country progress and report UNICEF data to joint monitoring databases and tools of Gavi partners - Collect monthly updates from Country Offices regarding progress against activities planned in their TCA proposals, progress of country programmes towards HPV vaccine introduction, challenges faced and needs for support. - Regularly provide UNICEF updates to the joint monitoring tools of Gavi Alliance partners. - Participate in the periodic calls and face-to-face meetings of the HPV Sub-Team and its working groups and provide UNICEF perspective and inputs. Any other cross-cutting tasks to support the routine immunization coverage and equity team on new vaccine introduction. - This includes contributing to milestone and grant reporting, maintaining a repository of knowledge materials and periodic reports and presentations as needed. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in public health, pediatric health, family health, global/international health, health policy and/or management, health education, epidemiology or other health related sciences is required. - A minimum of 8 years of relevant professional work experience, especially in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating immunization programmes is required. - Knowledge and experience in supporting new vaccine introduction preferably in low-and middle-income country context, and familiarity with Gavi Alliance and its country support mechanisms is required. - Knowledge and experience with adolescent health or school health programmes and strategies preferably in a low-and middle-income county context is an asset. - Relevant working experience in a UN organization and familiarity with global immunization partners is considered as an asset. - Ability to travel for regional/country support and to attend meetings and events. - Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French or Spanish) is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate? UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA), and sustainability Please click Here to view UNICEF's core values and Here to view our competency framework. UNICEF competencies required for this post are. - 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) 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 including 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, 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 promoting 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. 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. ?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  For more information on remuneration and benefits, please visit UNICEF's Entitlements' page.  If you would like to find estimates for entitlements, you may use the online Salary Estimate Calculator - 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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26/03/2024 - 07/04/2024

Senior Adviser, Fundraising - P5

Kenya, Nairobi Area, Nairobi - UNICEF empImg

The Senior advisor will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies globally and domestically in-country to support UNICEF's Generation Unlimited's mission to skill and connect youth to opportunities.   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. Building on work across the UN with and for young people, and in line with the UN Youth Strategy, in 2018, UNICEF launched a new global partnership dedicated to skilling and connecting young people, aged 10-24, to opportunities in employment, entrepreneurship and social impact.  Generation Unlimited (GenU) is centered on finding new ways to ensure that every young person is in school, learning, training, or employment by 2030 ? with a focus on those in the greatest danger of being left behind, including girls, the poorest, those with disabilities, young people on the move and those affected by conflict and natural disasters. This partnership brings together leaders from governments, UN agencies, the private sector, academia, international and civil society organizations, and young people to identify, co-create and scale up innovative solutions to expand opportunities for youth. Young people participate meaningfully in the co-creation of solutions by informing, advising, and helping in implementation every step of the way. To drive fundraising for the youth skills-to-opportunity gap and inspire action to better prepare young people for the future of work and life, GenU's fundraising approach relies on leveraging the reach and influence of its public-private-youth partners.   For every child, an opportunity The Senior advisor will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies globally and domestically in-country to support UNICEF's Generation Unlimited's mission to skill and connect youth to opportunities. The Senior Advisor will work closely with the partnership/innovation and other colleagues in the programmes team to identify and cultivate major donors, implement fundraising campaigns, and oversee fundraising events. The senior advisor will also lead on cultivating strategies for domestic revenues for GenU programs in countries.   How can you make a difference? Fundraising strategy UNICEF's Generation Unlimited has a clear fundraising strategy and associated work plan to attract investments/funding from international/domestic donors (both public and private) and through innovative financing opportunities. The funds raised are catalytic to crowd in further resources and partners to skills and connect youth to opportunities in employment, entrepreneurship and social impact, as defined in GenU's mission. The fundraising strategy is aligned with PFP and PPD strategies and delivered in close collaboration with both divisions. - Review, maintain, update and implement the fundraising strategy and associated annual work plan. Strategy and workplan include partner and stakeholder mapping/assessment; objectives; target audiences; pitches; proposals/products, co-creation opportunities; monitoring and evaluation of impact; success and opportunity for improvement; ongoing refinement of the strategy. - UNICEF GenU's rights and results-based programming approach is appropriately reflected in the fundraising, work plan and products. - Maintain close collaboration with PFP and PPD, regional and country offices for effective overall coordination. Build relationships with existing and potential contributors for catalytic funding and provide leadership on engagement with non-traditional donors, for innovative financing modalities and domestically leveraged financing. - Mobilize, broker and leverage financial and in-kind contributions for ideas and Glocal solutions and catalytic funding working strategically with Deputy Director Partnerships. - Lead the review and maintenance of the partner/fundraising data base for resource mobilization working with colleagues in PPD and PFP consistent with the strategic objectives of the fundraising plan and the harnessing on non-traditional forms of support. Ensure monitoring of implementation and effectiveness of the strategy and plans, taking corrective action when and where necessary to minimize risk and maximize results. - Ensure timely forecast of resource requirements and oversee market research to tap into longer term opportunities to generate resources for GenU. - Ensure effective monitoring mechanisms are in place to track the effectiveness of advocacy, communication and resource mobilization plans, taking corrective action, when necessary. Relationships are built and maintained with donors and investors for catalytic funding and leadership provided on engagement with non-traditional donors.   Networking and partnerships UNICEF's Generation Unlimited has a well maintained and continually developed contact list of individuals, groups, organizations and fora whose support is essential to mobilize resources for GenU's mission.   - Develop, maintain, and update partners contact list/database. - Help establish, document, review and refine process of working collaboratively with PFP, PPD, regional and country office partnerships teams through meetings, joint fundraising opportunities, information sharing to leverage and optimize resources, etc. - Ensure or enhance the quality, consistency and appropriateness of country-specific resource mobilization tools/materials, activities, processes and messages to optimize resources. - Identify opportunities to innovative financing mechanisms to strengthen GenU's programmes and shared value partnerships. - Monitor, evaluate and share results and findings with GenU team and partners.   Resource mobilization support Ensure that global and country level fundraising activities are supported by effective advocacy and communication strategy and activities. Global and country level fundraising activities with both public and private sector are supported by effective advocacy and communication strategy and activities. - Mobilize country office communication capacity to support/facilitate the gathering of content and coverage of relevant country efforts. Use the opportunity to identify/highlight effective programme activities and results in support of fundraising. - Mobilize resources for fundraising support by regular communication and co-ordination with relevant communication focal points in regional offices and headquarters divisions.   Monitoring and evaluation Fundraising baselines are established against which the achievement of objectives of the targets set for the fundraising strategy are regularly evaluated and analyzed for rigor and continuous improvement. - Provide technical support to ensure that a set of fundraising performance indicators are adjusted as necessary, and are incorporated in the Annual Management Plan, Annual Work Plan, Annual Reports, etc. - Conduct timely and accurate monitoring and evaluation activities to ensure the objectives are met and the strategy is effective. - Undertake lessons learned review of successful and unsuccessful fundraising experiences and share observations/findings with country, regional and HQ fundraisers to promote best practices across the board. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - An advanced university degree (Master's or higher) in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Fundraising, Management or another relevant technical field is required. - A minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience at the national and/or international levels related to in fundraising, marketing, or sales, with a proven track record of success in cultivating major donors and implementing fundraising campaigns is required. - Experience in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies and plans. - Experience in managing fundraising events and campaigns across a range of channels. - Experience in monitoring and evaluating fundraising activities and making recommendations for improvement. - Experience working in a developing country is considered as a strong asset Expected Technical Competencies include: - Resource Mobilization: familiarity with public/private donors, including domestic and regional funds, financial institutions, good knowledge of global and innovative financing mechanisms. A solid track record in raising funds at a global level and in securing high level/long term commitments from donors. Ability to negotiate with donors to best align their contributions and mobilize joint fundraising to meet shared goals. - Engagement with partnerships: global partnerships for youth, donor countries traditional/nontraditional, the UN system, PFP, PPD, financing institutions, etc. Solid experience in fundraising/partnership models to support GenU's products. - Fluency in English (written and verbal) is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, French or Spanish) is an asset.   For every Child, you demonstrate? UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability (CRITA), and sustainability Please click Here to view UNICEF's core values and Here to view our competency framework. UNICEF competencies required for this post are. - 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) 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 including 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, 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 promoting 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. 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. 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  For more information on remuneration and benefits, please visit UNICEF's Entitlements' page.  If you would like to find estimates for entitlements, you may use the online Salary Estimate Calculator - 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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26/03/2024 - 02/04/2024

Safety and Security Advisor - P5

Kenya, Nairobi Area, Nairobi - UNAIDS empImg

MANDATE OF THE DEPARTMENT: To deliver the UNAIDS mandate and provide leadership in the global AIDS response, the UNAIDS Secretariat counts on a capable and highly qualified workforce that is multi-skilled, diverse, mobile and able to work across disciplines. Within the Management Department, the People Management Department (PMD) ensures that human resources are aligned with the organizational strategy and priorities.   Main tasks and Responsibilities of the Position: Under the supervision of and in accordance with priorities and workplans established with Director, People Management, the incumbent has overall responsibility for: 1. Provide advice and guidance to the UNAIDS Executive Director and senior management on security matters, keeping them abreast on security management issues and risks, and establishing an early warning system as appropriate; 2. Provide authoritative guidance to Regional Support Team (RST) Directors, UNAIDS Country Directors (UCDs), UNAIDS Country Managers (UCMs), and UNAIDS Country Offices (UCOs) on security issues and crisis preparedness, including relevant risk analyses on the security situation pertaining to a country or a region; ensuring they are aware that they must participate in the Security Management Team (SMT) and comply fully with UN security policies and procedures as applicable; 3. Undertake field missions to advise UCOs and RSTs in security matters and in response to emergency situations, in close collaboration with other UN bodies and UNDSS; make crucial assessments for decision-making at the highest level; 4. Develop and implement (or facilitate implementation of) effective security policies and procedures to improve the security and safety standards of UNAIDS field staff, as well as develop and oversee occupational health and safety strategies, and monitor and report on compliance; 5. Coordinate and spearhead the mobilization of resources to aid country offices in the implementation of security requirements; 6. Oversee and technically approve security expenditures in HQ, RSTs and UCOs; 7. Represent UNAIDS and serve as a member of the Inter Agency Security Management Network (IASMN ), (UN) Occupational Health and Safety Committees and other senior level forums; 8. Strengthen partnerships and work in close collaboration with United Nations Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) and other members of the IASMN, as well as support the Under-Secretary-General for Safety and Security in the discharge of his/her responsibilities; 9. Lead all aspects of the UNAIDS staff safety and security learning chapter, from conceptualization through implementation of security and OHS training packages and briefings to ensure that all UNAIDS staff and their recognized dependants are aware of security training requirements; lead or facilitate in-house training with managers and staff. 10. Manage the design, the implementation and monitoring of the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) measures adopted by UNAIDS; 11. Conduct risk assessments and provide recommendations to minimise occupational health and safety problems, accidents and injuries and produce reports on the UNAIDS global OHS situation. 12. Performs other duties as assigned.     REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education: Essential: Advanced university degree at the Master's level, in public or business administration, social or political sciences, international relations, government or law, or military academy degree. For internal applicants only, first university degree and 12 years of relevant work experience.   Competencies: UNAIDS Values 1. Commitment to the AIDS response 2. Integrity 3. Respect for diversity   Core competencies 1. Working in teams 2. Communicating with impact 3. Applying expertise 4. Delivering results 5. Driving change and innovation 6. Being accountable   Managerial competencies: 1. Leading Teams 2. Building Relationships and Networks 3. Developing and Empowering Others 4. Managing Performance and Resources 5. Vision and Strategic Thinking 6. Exercising Sound Judgement   Experience: Essential: At least ten years relevant professional experience in security management at both national and international levels, with relevant military or police service. Desirable: Military or police service in an international development context   Languages: Essential: Excellent knowledge of English and French. Desirable: Knowledge of additional UN official languages.   Additional Information: Positions at the international professional category within UNAIDS will be subject to the Organization's Mobility Policy.   Annual salary: (Net of tax) USD 92,713 at single ratePost Adjustment: 41.4 % of the figure(s) on the left side. This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.   Applications from people living with HIV are particularly welcome. Applications from women and from nationals of non- and under-represented member states are particularly encouraged.   Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the Staff Regulations and Rules of the World Health Organization (WHO) adjusted, as necessary, to take into account the particular operational needs of UNAIDS, and any subsequent amendments. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.   Note: The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer or promotion of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity. The medical criterion for recruitment is fitness to work in the particular post. The United Nations HIV/AIDS Personnel Policy clearly stipulates that no staff and/or potential candidates shall be discriminated against on the basis of real or perceived HIV status. HIV infection, in itself, does not constitute lack of fitness to work. There is no obligation to disclose HIV-related personal information. UNAIDS is committed to providing a work environment that respects the inherent dignity of all persons. UNAIDS has a responsibility to take all appropriate steps to prevent and respond to discrimination, abuse of authority, and harassment, including sexual harassment in the workplace or in connection with work. UNAIDS has zero tolerance towards abusive conduct.   Please visit UNAIDS's e-Recruitment website at: [https://erecruit.unaids.org](https://erecruit.unaids.org/) to review and apply to positions. The system provides instructions for online application procedures. All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.   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). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 
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26/03/2024 - 11/04/2024
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