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Programme Officer - P3  

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Senegal, Dakar, Dakar

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Nonprofit/Community/Social Services/International Cooperation

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Date of last update: 03/07/2023

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The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

 

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Organizational Setting

 

The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is an international financial institution and a specialized United Nations agency dedicated to eradicating rural poverty and hunger. It does so by investing in rural people. IFAD finances programmes and projects that increase agricultural productivity and raise rural incomes, and advocates at the local, national and international level for policies that contribute to rural transformation.

 

The Programme Management Department (PMD), under the leadership of an Associate Vice-President, is responsible for the overall programme of loans and grants of the Fund and is composed of five (5) regional divisions and the Operational Policy and Results Division (OPR).
The Programme Officer works under the overall policy and management guidance and direct supervision of a Country Director (P-4/P-5) or Country Director/Head of IFAD Multi-Country Office (CD/Head of MCO).
The position is located in West and Central Africa Division (WCA), in Dakar, Senegal and the incumbent works under the direct supervision of Country Director/Head of MCO Dakar.

 Job Role

 

The Programme Officer is responsible for coordinating programmes and/or projects within the assigned portfolio.

Position specific: 
The Programme Officer provides support to country portfolios in the Dakar MCO (i.e., Cabo Verde, The Gambia, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Mauritania, and Senegal). 

 Key Functions and Results

 

COUNTRY STRATEGY AND COUNTRY PROGRAMME SUPPORT: The Programme Officer provides a solid understanding of international practices and of IFAD's policies and procedures to ensure activities of a programme or project within her/his assigned portfolio enhance the related technical quality of IFAD activities within the relevant country, through effective programme (COSOP) and project (grants and loans) design, supervision, implementation, monitoring and evaluation (RIMS), reporting (PSR) and completion (PCR) activities. S/he also provides substantive contributions to the development of advice and technical guidance in support of sustainable government strategies, policies and programmes to improve agricultural development and rural poverty reduction. The Programme Officer is further accountable for capacity-building activities including identifying, analyzing, documenting, harmonizing and disseminating both national and local issues as well as conditions and best practices and lessons learned among partner development agencies. Capacity-building activities include coordinating meetings, workshops and seminars with project management teams, government, partners and other stakeholders.

 

COUNTRY OFFICE SUPPORT: The Programme Officer is accountable for day-to-day administration and reporting in support of the Supervisor and for supervision of assigned Country Programme Associate/Assistant. In addition to human resources management, s/he has accountability for financial and material resources and related processes including managing contracts for services. S/he provides inputs to budget preparation and monitors expenditures, manages contract completion and certifies payments.

 

SUPPORT TO PARTNERSHIP BUILDING: As a key PMD team member, the Programme Officer enhances IFAD's relationships and collaborations with in-country counterparts by identifying synergies and proposing coordinated strategies with multilateral/bilateral donors and civil society organizations involved in agricultural development and rural poverty reduction. S/he establishes and maintains counterpart contacts to promote programme and project collaboration and harmonization as well as identifies financing opportunities with other donors.

 

POLICY DEVELOPMENT/KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT: The Programme Officer participates in relevant policy meetings and events of interest to IFAD's target groups and which involve the government, donors, and civil society, including NGOs, to develop an enabling environment for sustainable, pro-poor development. From an international best practices perspective, s/he analyzes evidenced based recommendations from projects to link the realities on the ground and the voices of the poor with the policies and programmes of the government. S/he contributes to IFAD's policy intelligence with regular updates and information exchange with her/his supervisor on relevant policy discussions and ensures a continuous knowledge flow with peers in accordance with the knowledge management mechanism in place. This will serve to enhance the empowerment of the rural poor and disadvantaged so that they can enter into partnerships at all levels of policy dialogue.

 

MANAGERIAL FUNCTIONS: The Programme Officer is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of IFAD resources.

Position specific: 
The Programme Officer:

  • Supports implementation of regional portfolio (RLO, Grants, etc.)
  • Supports partnerships with bilateral/multilateral co-financiers, climate finance providers, and other strategic partnerships – including the private sector;
  • Liaises with IFAD's Independent Office of Evaluation (IOE) and Research and Impact Assessment Division (RIA) on country evaluations and M&E support, i.e. Project Completion Reports (PCRs), the Annual Report on Results and Impact of IFAD Operations (ARRI) and the Report on IFAD's Development Effectiveness (RIDE).
 Key Performance Indicators

 

The Programme Officer maintains the standards for IFAD's competence in development in her/his assigned portfolio. S/he has demonstrated technical expertise and credibility in portfolio management and creates the foundation for IFAD's capacity and reputation for programme delivery and enhances its recognition as a reliable development partner. S/he provides substantive support in the development of country strategy, project design, partnership building and policy development and the foundation for enhancing sustainable government strategies and policies to improve the livelihoods of the poor and other disadvantaged groups.

 

Working Relationships

 

In the context of programme development and delivery, the Programme Officer ensures the exchange of information, advocates for programme and policy enhancements and ensures consistency and reliability in the provision of development assistance to the government. In collaboration with other members of the UN country team, bi-lateral development agencies, NGOs and country programme counterparts, s/he establishes and maintains relationships and projects the image of IFAD as a credible/reliable partner striving for harmonization of development activities.

 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:

Education includes Advanced university degree from an accredited institution listed on https://whed.net/home.php in rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, development policy or related field is required (*):
(*) Note:  For internal candidates, this requirement will be assessed in line with the provisions set forth in IFAD's Human Resources Implementing Procedures.

 

Experience:

  • At least five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in rural development, agriculture, economics, rural finance, development policy or other job related fields. Experience in and knowledge of east Africa is an advantage.

 

Languages:

  • English and French (4 - Excellent)
  • Desirable: Portuguese
 Skills:

 

  • IFAD partners: Knowledge of IFAD's partners' functioning and mandate , such as the public sector (e.g. governments and policy, institutions and system), non-state actors (NGOs, CSOs, Foundations, etc.) and private sector actors
  • 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
  • Time management: Adherence to deadlines under time constraints and pressure (e.g. to deliver governing body documents on time); ability to coordinate and manage complex workflows and in-house and external teams
  • Initiative and good judgment: High sense of proactive initiative-taking and good judgement (including on security matters)
  • Interpersonal skills: Ability to deal patiently and tactfully with others (e.g. visitors, clients, callers, etc.), including senior individuals (e.g. high-level meeting participants)
  • Verbal communication: Clear, succinct and convincing verbal communication; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language
  • Written communication: Clear, succinct and convincing written communication in the language needed for specific role; highly professional, balanced and diplomatic language (e.g. for drafting of position papers, briefings, etc.)
  • Loans & grants: Know-how in designing loan and grant operations and managing loan and grant preparation process
  • Policy dialogue: Know-how in the representation of IFAD as a trusted and strategic partner, advocating and promoting IFAD's mandate and vision; effective consultations with IFAD counterparts - like ministries and governmental bodies at all administrative levels, donors, civil society
  • Topical expertise - Programme Mgmt for Agricultural Development: Expertise relevant to the specific role (e.g. For ethics office assistant, procedures outlined in the Code of Conduct, Discipline and Anti-harassment provisions of applicable rules and guidelines)
  • Project/Programme mgmt (incl. coordination, design, development): Know-how in Project design and evaluation
 Other Information

 

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. 

 

Please be aware of fraudulent job offers. IFAD does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Official communication from IFAD will always come from e-mails ending in @ifad.org.

This position is included in IFAD internal reassignment exercise and advertised externally in parallel. Should a suitable staff member be identified during the reassignment exercise and the reassignment decision accepted, the recruitment process will be cancelled. In case no suitable candidate is identified through reassignment, the recruitment process will continue.

 

 

 

 

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Working hours (%): 80-100%

Type of contract: Staff (Permanent and Fixed Term)

Duration: 2 years

Macro-area: Sub-Saharan Africa

Level of experience: Senior Professional, more than 5 years

Area of work Definition: Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock, Rural Development

Type of organisation: Multilateral Organisations

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Developed in tandem with UNICEF's new Gender Policy and Gender Action Plan (GAP), The UNICEF Strategic Plan for 2022-25 emphasizes structural and norms change to transform the underlying drivers of gender inequality and reflects an intersectional approach to the compounding social exclusion and marginalization related to factors like poverty, racism, disability and migration. With this new, transformative approach, UNICEF is strengthening the mainstreaming of gender equality throughout our programming and systems, while increasing investment in gender-related data. The UNICEF Immunization Roadmap 2022?2030 outlines and updates UNICEF's priorities in immunization through 2030. The importance of the equity agenda to reach unreached children and communities with full vaccination is one of the strategic shifts for UNICEF and partners. 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Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks Summary of key functions/accountabilities: - Management, Coordination, Technical Support and Reporting - Program development and planning including in humanitarian contexts - Prioritizing support for gender-responsive interventions in reaching unvaccinated children, adolescents and women, and missed communities with vaccinations - Measuring and monitoring the effectiveness of gender-related immunization interventions - Support integration of Immunization and nutrition in primary health care programmes - Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building Management, Coordination, Technical Support and Reporting Actively participate in Programme coordination and management within WCARO and countries; partnerships with regional partners; and other key leadership teams to ensure effective implementation of WCARO key results for children (KRCs) related to child survival and development such as KR1-Immunization, KR2-Stunning, water and environmental sanitation and climate change. - Coordinate with the country office gender, immunization, and nutrition focal points to plan, utilize, monitor and report on the Gender and immunization Fund, or other programmatic funds with large gender components that are allocated to the country-specific interventions. - In collaboration with sectoral colleagues, participate in the planning and monitoring of the utilization of the budget allocated to all gender interventions at RO and country levels. - Prepare gender components of the reporting of the programme expenditures, including the annual reporting and donor reporting of grants, and review of common standard indicators other results reporting. - Provide technical input and review on the gender components in key funding proposal appeals and submissions and in the design of funded projects/programs so that gender technical components are clearly defined, and technical capacities are included. - Contributing to milestone and grant reporting, maintaining a repository of gender-related knowledge materials and dashboard to track support to countries and the status of their gender interventions, etc. Program development and planning including in humanitarian contexts - Support countries in conducting comprehensive gender analysis/ integrating gender as part of existing equity analysis and develop gender briefs and gender improvement plans developing portfolio proposals or national immunization and child survival strategies. - Provide technical inputs on the integration of gender into programme design and strategic directions phases, including strategic planning, mid-term reviews, extended annual reviews. - Deploying and using proxy indicators in identifying gender-related barriers to immunization, nutrition, and WASH in the developing country-specific gender-responsive implementation plans. - Liaise with research teams in planning and rolling out implementation research and qualitative assessments to identify and address gender equity barriers. - Support countries to plan and implement evidence-based advocacy for gender, health, and nutrition reviews and planning. Prioritizing support for gender-responsive interventions in reaching unvaccinated children, adolescents and women, and missed communities with vaccinations - In collaboration with sectoral colleagues, identify the areas of focus for gender equitable approaches with the greatest potential for impact and scale, in alignment with zero dose, covid vaccination, and new vaccines. - Support country gender focal persons to create a pool of master trainers in the Regional Office (RO) and Country Offices (COs) who will support gender integration into national Planning processes, health system strengthening (HSS), and other planning or funding proposals including vaccine campaigns, and new vaccine introductions. - Test gender-specific indicators and assist in incorporating technologies in monitoring and measuring gender interventions in national monitoring systems. - Technical assistance to RO & COs, supporting the rollout of the interactive gender learning tool and gender checklist in select countries. Measuring and monitoring the effectiveness of gender-related immunization interventions - Support the strengthening of data systems and collection, as well as accountability mechanisms to monitor and evaluate progress on gender results. - Support countries to document lessons learned and good practices that reduce gender-related barriers on both the demand and supply sides. - Facilitate gender-related knowledge management across countries including the documentation and dissemination of promising practices - Assist with planning and rollout of interactive webinars to share lessons and good practices thereby building regional, national, and subnational capacities Support integration of Immunization and nutrition in primary health care programmes - Identify opportunities to support the community health workforce in selected country offices with a focus on policy and Programme support for female health workers. - Support country examples to strengthen integration with Nutrition and maternal health programmes. - Liaise and consult with sections, government, and other external partners (civil society, NGOs, private sector) to support convergence, and develop and reinforce partnerships in gender programming.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: Gender and development, policy and/or management, public Health, global/international health and nutrition or another field related to survival and development. - Minimum of five years' experience in gender and development programming - A track record of achieving or contributing to tangible change in planning, designing, implementing, and delivering results-based programmes on gender and development. - Experience in conducting or supporting rigorous gender analysis, including quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, and applied gender measurement, monitoring, and evaluation. - Expertise in evidence-based advocacy and communication skills on gender equality - Experience in a developing country programme in one or more of the following areas is required: public health, immunization, gender, adolescent girls' nutrition, or maternal, infant, and child health care. - Knowledge of international development, humanitarian issues, and children's rights. - Experience in training and facilitation is an asset. - Fluency in English and French is required. Knowledge of other UN languages is considered an asset.   For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are? (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.    Remarks: UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.  Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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27/03/2024 - 14/04/2024

Market Development Manager - P4

Senegal, Dakar, Dakar - UNICEF empImg

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up.   For every child, Hope Organizational Context With increased interest of regional (AU, Afro-CDC) and national counterparts in particular but not limited to the health sector to leverage products to and markets at the regional and national levels, UNICEF WCARO is aiming to efficiently and effectively create an enabling environment to drive product innovation and scale up within the region. This includes shifting the supply base for more commodities towards greater use of local suppliers. The future market influencing agenda will require efforts to address new products and markets targets, and to harness the power of business more holistically to improve the lives of all children.   How can you make a difference? Purpose of the Job Under the guidance of the Regional Chief of Supply and in collaboration with relevant units in different HQ divisions, the RO and Country Offices, the Market Development Manager(and Product) is to identify (strategic, essential) products for adequate adaptation and production at scale. Through the application of specialized product, programmatic and partnership knowledge, the Market Development Manager (and Product) drives product innovation projects forward with the goal to enable the procurement of new, fit for purpose, end-user driven innovative products to be used for UNICEF programmatic and emergency responses. To this end the incumbent will conduct, commission and interpret market research and discern appropriate market developing and optimization interventions. The Market Development Manager (and Product) will serve as the key interlocutor with other market shaping partners in and beyond the region.   Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks - Identify markets in WCAR for availability and production of products not traditionally procured in the region. - Regional Focal Point for market research and analysis: Plan and execute market research projects, prepare reports of findings through graphic data illustration and translating complex findings into easy to understand and clear recommendations for both existing products, as well as product and service improvement projects in line with UNICEF's programmatic needs. - In close collaboration with COs, monitor pricing trends, supplier development, key product pipelines, and track key industry statistics and dynamics including as an input to procurement strategy development and particularly for new/future products, services and markets. - Identify innovative financing possibilities for market engagement and development activities. - Coordinate and contribute to the work on development of market influencing frameworks and policies and develop strategies for essential commodities for children through rigorous market research and analyses in the region. - Implement local market influencing agendas based on market research and analyses for essential (and new) products and services. - Ensure that local market shaping activities include components to empower local economies and communities through activities benefitting and making use of local knowledge and skills with the ultimate aim to improve product quality and increase production of programme relevant products in WCAR. - Collaborate with relevant Supply Division centres and units, UNICEF COs and key external partners to help drive procurement strategies and shape critical markets for essential products and services for children. - Develop partnership and collaboration with internal and external counterparts, including those of the UN and national partners, in order to identify needs, align stakeholders and make greater efficiencies in implementation and scale up health innovations - Engage with UNlCEF's market shaping partners to drive market development and optimization agendas for multiple sectors and in line with regional political bodies. - With regards to product development and management, identify critical intervention points and develop strategies for implementation of new innovation projects. - Reviews and evaluates the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of programme/projects in collaboration with Government and other partners.   Impact of Results - Identification of new product innovation projects. - Efficiently run product innovation projects with full consideration of related regulatory frameworks and necessary approvals. - Procurement strategies for strategic essential commodities are designed based on solid market analyses and evidence, under consideration of innovative approaches to creating healthy, dynamic and sustainable markets with affordable prices for products. - Demand forecasts and pull mechanisms are developed where needed to help UNICEF accelerate development, improve availability, and reduce prices particularly for novel essential supplies for children. - High quality business intelligence is maintained and kept up-to-date to inform UNICEF's strategic engagement with key manufacturers/suppliers to ensure core business are postured to meet the needs of children. - Situation analysis prepared/updated, critical gaps in product intervention measures identified, and work plans/recommendations prepared and incorporated. - Market influencing interventions are supporting market goals to incentivize innovation, improve availability and/or promote affordability for selected essential supplies for children. - Projects build local capacity in terms of manufacturing, academic, research, etc. - Supported countries have improved local and regional markets and/or increasing in-region production to meet demand for (fit-for-purpose) products.   Competencies and level of proficiency required: Core Values: Care Respect Integrity Trust Accountability Sustainability Core Competencies: Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (1) Works collaboratively with others (1) Builds and maintains partnership (1) Innovates and embraces change (1) Thinks and acts strategically (1) Drive to achieve results for impact (1) Manages ambiguity and complexity (1)   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have... - An advanced university degree in Business, Economics, Social Sciences or other relevant field is required. - A minimum of eight (8) years relevant professional work experience including at least three (3) at the international level preferably in a development context is required. - Experience in the following areas in the private or public sectors is required: - Commercial activities in developing and industrialized countries. - Worldwide strategic procurement, contract negotiations and administration, combined with broader economic knowledge. - Market research issues relating to health, nutrition, and/or products used in resource-poor settings. - Development of demand forecasts, economic/epidemiological models, or other types of complex projections. - Experience in the following areas in the private or public sectors is preferred: - Technical support to countries with strategic procurement. - Product Innovation projects. - Computer applications especially data analysis/visualization applications is considered an asset. - Fluency in French and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) is an asset. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: [UNICEF Values](https://www.unicef.org/careers/get-prepared#Values) UNICEF competencies required for this post are... (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others. During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: [competency framework here](https://www.unicef.org/careers/media/1041/file/UNICEF's_Competency_Framework.pdf). UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. [The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone](https://www.unicef.org/careers/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-unicef), 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](https://www.unicef.org/careers/compensation-benefits-and-wellbeing), including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and [reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities](https://www.unicef.org/careers/unicef-provides-reasonable-accommodation-job-candidates-and-personnel-disabilities). UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.    Remarks: UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children.  Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Should you be selected for a position with UNICEF, you either must be inoculated as required or receive a medical exemption from the relevant department of the UN. Otherwise, the selection will be cancelled. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Special Notice on UNICEF office relocation UNICEF and other UN Agencies will be moving soon to the new United Nations House in Diamniadio, 30 kilometers from downtown Dakar. The name of the duty station for this position will remain Dakar, Senegal.   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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15/03/2024 - 07/04/2024

Procurement Officer - P3

Senegal, Dakar, Dakar - OCHA empImg

Org. Setting and Reporting  This position is located in the Procurement, Asset Management and Logistics section (PAMLS), Executive Office (EO), in the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Dakar, Senegal, to support the West and Central Africa operations. OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response effort. OCHA's mission is to mobilize and coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors in order to alleviate human suffering in disasters and emergencies; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention and facilitate sustainable solutions. This position-specific job opening is being advertised for the position of Procurement Officer in Dakar, Senegal. The incumbent will report to the Chief of Procurement within Procurement, Asset Management and Logistics Section (PALMS).   Responsibilities Within delegated authority, the Procurement Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Plans, develops and manages all procurement and contractual aspects of projects of significant complexity related to worldwide procurement of diverse services and commodities (e.g. information technology, electronic equipment and instruments, vehicles, medicines, foodstuffs, building maintenance materials, office supplies, construction, furniture, etc.), taking into account local economic and other conditions. • Advises requisitioning units and recipient entities on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stage of the procurement cycle. • Prepares/oversees preparation and distribution of invitations to tender and manages/conducts all aspects of bid/proposal evaluations. • Formulates strategies and designs innovative solutions to resolve issues/conflicts for complex procurement projects. • Establishes and maintains work program and schedule for ongoing contracts and newly-planned ones. • Conducts market research to keep abreast of market developments; researches and analyzes statistical data and market reports on the world commodity situation, production patterns and availability of good and services. • Identifies new technologies, and products/services, evaluates and recommends potential supply sources and participates in the incorporation of research results into the procurement program. • Oversees adherence to contractual agreements, recommends amendments and extensions of contracts, and advises concerned parties on contractual rights and obligations. • Prepares a variety of procurement-related documents, contracts, communications, guidelines, instructions, etc. • Within the threshold authorized to monitor, distribute, and approve the buyer's procurement process under the West and Central Africa Purchasing group. • Supports the preparation of various reports as required by management. • Provides guidance to, and may supervise, new/junior staff.   Competencies • PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internationally recognized procurement standards and of all phases of international procurement techniques and operations used in contracting for a diverse range of goods and services.  Knowledge of contract law and expertise in handling complex contract issues. Knowledge of quantitative methods to measure supplier capacity systems and ability to identify sources of supply, market trends and pricing.  Ability to shape and influence agreements with requisitioning units and vendors.  Ability to apply technical expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • PLANNING and ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.   Education Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two (2) years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.     A professional certification in the supply chain from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply certification (CIPS Level 4) is required.   Work Experience A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, contract management, administration or related area is required. A minimum of two (2) years within the last five (5) years of international field experience in humanitarian or development context is desirable. Experience in the supply chain modules in ERP (Entreprise Resource Planning) system with relevance in procurement modules is desirable. A minimum of one (1) year experience within the last three (3) years in procurement procedures within the UN Common System or comparable international organization is desirable.   Languages French and English are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.   Assessment The evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.   Special Notice This position is funded for a finite period of one year. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and the availability of the funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-general and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.   United Nations Considerations 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. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term "sexual exploitation" means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term "sexual abuse" means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions.  The term "sexual harassment" means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator's working relationship.  Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. By accepting a letter of appointment, staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General, who may assign them to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c).  Further, staff members in the Professional and higher category up to and including the D-2 level and the Field Service category are normally required to move periodically to discharge functions in different duty stations under conditions established in ST/AI/2023/3 on Mobility, as may be amended or revised.  This condition of service applies to all position specific job openings and does not apply to temporary positions. Applicants are urged to carefully follow all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira, and to refer to the Applicant Guide by clicking on "Manuals" in the "Help" tile of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date. 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. 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14/03/2024 - 11/04/2024
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