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Successful applicants should:

  • Have a Master's degree with a minimum of five years' experience in the respective field relevant to the ToR or possess seven years' experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Be prepared for potential deployment to crisis settings with short notice.
     

Additionally, specific preferences include:

  • Proficiency in Arabic, French, or Spanish, with Russian and/or Portuguese considered advantageous.
  • Encouragement is particularly extended to female applicants. In addition to candidates from the Global South.

 

UNDP seeks applicants under the following sub-profile areas of expertise and should refer to the additional qualifications noted below:

 

1. Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR)

Advanced university degree in international relations, political science, social sciences, management, economics, public/business administration, international development or other relevant fields.
 

2. Prosecution, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (PRR)

Advanced university degree in international relations, international law, international development, peace and security studies, public/business administration, management or other relevant fields.
 

3. Reintegration

Advanced university degree in international relations, international law, international development, political science, social sciences, economics, peace and security studies, public/business administration, management or other relevant fields.

 

WHAT IS DISARMAMENT, DEMOBILIZATION AND REINTEGRATION - PROSECUTION, REHABILITATION AND REINTEGRATION (DDR-PRR)?

1. Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR)

UNDP has been engaged in DDR since 1991, supporting, managing, and implementing DDR programmes and processes in both mission and non-mission settings. The rationale for UNDP's engagement in DDR over the years has been to support peace processes and enhance security, to pave the way for recovery and development. Since 2006, UNDP has also played a role in shaping DDR as an integrated process, part of the United Nations system's multidimensional approach that contributes to long-term peace and security.

From 2019, in response to changes in the armed conflict landscape, the UN approach to DDR evolved to play a role not only in contexts where peace agreements have been signed, but also when they are absent. Although DDR remains at the heart of peacebuilding, it is recognized as having the potential to contribute to the entire peace continuum. DDR can contribute to preventing conflict escalation, supporting political processes, building security, protecting civilians, promoting gender equality, reconstructing the social fabric, and developing human capacity.

In sum, DDR processes stretch from prevention, conflict resolution and peacekeeping, to peacebuilding and development. While disarmament, demobilization and reintegration programmes remain at the heart of peacebuilding, other related tools, including community violence reduction and transitional weapons and ammunition management, have grown in importance. Support to the reintegration of former members of armed forces and groups is also provided along the entire peace continuum, not only in post-conflict settings.

 

These changes have been codified in the Integrated Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Standards (IDDRS), and UNDP has played a key role in this process as Co-Chair of the Inter-Agency Working Group on Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (IAWG-DDR). DDR is therefore recognized as a complex process, with political, security, humanitarian, and development dimensions, aiming to address the security challenges that emerge when members of armed forces and groups are left without support networks during the period stretching from conflict to peace, recovery, and development. DDR helps build national capacity for reintegration, supports this high-risk group so that they become stakeholders in peace, and should ultimately benefit the entire community.

The peace processes in Colombia and The Philippines as well as the spread of conflict and insurgency in the Europe, Middle East and Africa have challenged UNDP Country Offices to address an increasing number of technical assistance requests coming from national counterparts, regional organizations, and UN missions. Supporting transitions from military to civilian life is, however, not straightforward for UNDP. High operational risk tolerance and making optimal use of UNDP operational procedures with a strong culture of accountability and transparency for efficient delivery are key. It is in this context that UNDP needs to expand its pool of senior DDR experts and/or DDR programme managers with solid technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of the Integrated Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Standards (IDDRS).

 

2. Prosecution, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (PRR)

UNDP's support to prosecution, rehabilitation, and reintegration (PRR) where armed groups have been designated as terrorist organizations by the UN Security Council have grown in relevance over the past years. The rationale for UNDP's engagement in such processes is to complement stabilization initiatives in liberated areas, and other Governments' efforts to enhance security and pave the way for development. In conflict-affected countries, stabilization initiatives have been instrumental not only in laying the foundations for the voluntary return of displaced persons, but also have enabling exits from armed groups (and return to countries of origin where applicable).

The United Nations has consistently called attention to the need for accountability when acts of terrorism are perpetrated as part of a comprehensive approach that encompasses long-term objectives of social cohesion and conflict prevention. It is in this context that the requirement to formulate comprehensive prosecution, rehabilitation and reintegration strategies has emerged from UN Security Council resolutions 2178 (2015) and 2396 (2017) and are also consolidated in the Madrid Guiding Principles (2015) and its Addendum (2018) as a fundamental component of the normative counterterrorism framework.

Combatants fighting wars against enemy combatants are not categorized as criminals in international humanitarian law. However, if an armed group has been designated by the United Nations Security Council as a terrorist organization, the international counterterrorism framework also applies. Equally, if a person has committed or is reasonably believed to have committed a terrorist offence, the international counterterrorism framework and PRR requirements apply. Member States are required to demonstrate that demobilized fighters and persons associated have been through a criminal judicial process where they commit acts of terrorism (and this is inclusive of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide).

Comprehensive PRR is the approach to deal with persons having exited armed groups designated as terrorist organization by the UN Security Council and should be implemented in compliance with international humanitarian law, international human rights law, and international refugee law, including through ensuring gender equality, the rights of the child and the rights of victims. Transitional justice and restorative justice processes are also particularly important where the perpetrator-victim spectrum is blurred, which is often the case in such contexts.

 

Foreign and domestic fighters who left terrorist designated groups are supported in a manner that builds on disarmament, demobilization ad reintegration (DDR) practices. It is important therefore to note that the extensive body of UN DDR experience, and in particularly in the area of reintegration, can and should, where relevant, be used when dealing with members of armed groups designated as terrorist organizations. It is important to note that counter-terrorism measures and respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and the rule of law are complementary and mutual reinforcing in PRR strategies.

The spread of violent extremism conducive to terrorism in the Middle East and Africa have challenged UNDP Country Offices to address an increasing number of technical assistance requests coming from national counterparts, regional organizations to find solutions for persons who have exited armed groups designated as terrorist organizations. Supporting exits from these groups is not straightforward for UNDP due to the high operational risk tolerance required and need to make optimal use of UNDP operational procedures with a strong culture of accountability and transparency for efficient delivery. It is in this context that UNDP needs to expand its pool of senior PRR experts and/or PRR programme managers with solid technical expertise and in-depth knowledge of the international legal frameworks

 

3. Reintegration

By supporting comprehensive reintegration, UNDP ensures the short-term security risks that emerge when former members of armed forces and groups are left without livelihoods and support networks are addressed and sustainable solutions are integrated into long-term development programming. It also prepares families and communities to receive

them back, minimizing stigmatization and preventing re-recruitment by other armed groups, criminal networks and even terrorist organizations, effectively reducing violence and conflict.

UNDP provides a development perspective and sustainable solutions to the most critical and complex part of the transition process, whether they are framed as part of disarmament, demobilization, and reintegration (DDR) or prosecution, rehabilitation, and reintegration (PRR) or similar approaches. It plays a fundamental role in balancing the focus of the UN Department of Peace Operations (DPO) on "DD= disarmament and demobilization" of ex-combatants, and the of the Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on "PR= prosecution and rehabilitation" of (foreign) terrorist fighters.

In fact, all roads lead to reintegration as it can be supported: i) through DDR approaches when state security forces and non-state armed groups commit to the process; ii) in line with PRR strategies when foreign and domestic member of armed groups designated as terrorist organizations by the UN Security Council; iii) complementing  security sector reform and governance (SSR/G) following rightsizing of security forces, including police and other uniformed services; iv) alongside or following community violence reduction (CVR) initiatives in the case of armed gangs and other fragmented armed groups and transitional and weapons ammunition management; and v) in support of mediation and amnesty processes that create channels to exit the groups.

Based on lessons over the years, community-based approaches have emerged as the cornerstone of any successful reintegration into civilian life. They help avoid perceptions of inequitable access to resources and the community's resentment and frustration when former members of armed forces and groups are treated as a privileged group. They recognize that communities are at the forefront of the reintegration effort, ensuring ex-combatants are absorbed in basic services, restoring social relations, promoting reconciliation. At the heart of such approaches are local peace and development committees and civil society initiatives in support of reintegration.

The changed nature of conflict and the spread of violent extremism conducive to terrorism have challenged UNDP Country Offices to address an increasing number of technical assistance requests coming from national counterparts, regional organizations to find solutions for persons exiting armed forces and groups whether through formal processes or informal returns to community. Supporting these reintegration processes is not straightforward for UNDP due to the high operational risk tolerance required and need to make optimal use of UNDP operational procedures with a strong culture of accountability and transparency for efficient delivery. It is in this context that UNDP needs to expand its pool of senior reintegration experts and/or programme managers with solid technical expertise and in-depth knowledge.

 

SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK

1. Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR)

Under direct supervision of the Resident Representative, in close collaboration with the country office senior management team, and in cooperation with the Global Advisor on DDR based in the Crisis Bureau and regional hubs focal points, the Senior DDR Expert/DDR Programme Manager will perform the following functions depending on the country context:

Policy and Programme Advice, Development and Planning

  • Provide institutional and policy advice to the national DDR process and/or DDR programme, in close consultation with national and international stakeholders and in line with the Integrated Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Standards (IDDRS) and relevant UNDP guidance notes.
  • Advise on the mandate and composition of DDR institutions, including organigrammes, personnel requirements and reporting.
  • Guide the design/formulation of national DDR policies and programmes, bringing together all relevant stakeholders in consultation and validation processes.
  • Guide the design/formulation of UN 'offers' in support of the implementation of national DDR policies and programmes, including UNDP-implemented programmes/projects, planning documents, such as roadmaps and implementation/workplans.
  • Guide the conduct of integrated technical assessments, such as profiling armed forces and groups and participants, identification of community/areas of return and resettlement (including through community perceptions surveys), socio-economic opportunities mapping, services mapping, and capacity, ensuring all data collected in technical assessments is disaggregated by sex and age and conducting gender analysis.
  • Advise on the possibility to customize the UNDP DREAM information management system to collect, store and analyze all data collected through assessments.
  • Conduct risk assessment of the DDR process and programme, including operational, strategic, security, social and environmental and reputational risks.
     

Programme Management

Where UNDP is implementing a DDR programme or components of the DDR process at the request of the Government and/or parties to the conflict:

  • Prepare the project initiation plan with clear eligibility criteria and verification mechanisms for the selection of participants and/or locations, set up the core team for speedy start and implementation of activities.
  • Ensure the UNDP implementation will start immediately through accessing financial resources from the Country Office managed funds, such as TRAC and avoid waiting for possible donor funds to trickle in gradually.
  • Ensure that procurement, recruitment, and implementation processes of the programme are fit for efficient delivery, using fast track measures mainstreamed into UNDP's Programmes and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP) and establishing a clear accountability framework.
  • Ensure coherent and inter-connected implementation across the three components: disarmament, demobilization and reintegration and the quick transition between targeted reinsertion assistance to community-based reintegration approaches.
  • Ensure the programme and all interventions across the three D-D-R components are gender and youth responsive, disability inclusive, adopt a conflict sensitivity and do-no-harm approach and are implemented in line with international human rights principles and standards.
  • Work closely with a wide array of partners and stakeholders to ensure effective governance of the programme, aligned with the vision/objective of the national strategy/programme, the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) and UNDP's policy guidance and best practices consolidated in the IDDRS and relevant UNDP guidance notes.
  • Liaise closely with other UNDP projects/programs and UN and other partners to ensure smooth transition of DDR, and in particular reintegration to recovery, and longer-term development.
  • Where applicable, ensure coordination with regional and cross border initiatives, including related to the repatriation and reintegration of foreign fighters and persons associated.
  • Prepare and oversee the work plans and budget of the programme and ensure that delivery is on track and the yearly target is achieved.
  • Ensure timely and adequate corporate and donor reporting against plans, including timely and articulate narrative and financial progress reports.
  • Identify risks and challenges involved in the implementation of the programme and provide advice to the Resident Representative on risk management and risk sharing strategies.
  • Ensure that appropriate environmental and safety standards as well as due diligence are applied to the relevant programme activities.
  • Ensure direct supervision of all programme & operational personnel, provide guidance and coaching to personnel and effective leadership and direction.
  • Ensure systematic and effective monitoring and evaluation, learning and adaptation systems are in place for steering the programme across changes to the national and local political context and local conflict dynamics.
  • Ensure strategic communications on results and the sharing of stories with donors and key stakeholders in accordance with the UN communication standards of UNDP and relevant UNDP guidance notes.

 

Coordination, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

  • Lead on harnessing effective coordination and partnerships with Government authorities at central and local levels (civilian and military), civil society, donors and all other relevant stakeholders in the planning and implementation of the national DDR process and programme.
  • Promote the UN approach to DDR in support of national DDR processes and programmes  when providing strategic advice to the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative and convening the UNDP senior management and the United Nations Country Team to engage and support DDR.
  • Given the high-risk contexts in which DDR takes place, support the Resident Representative in ensuring that UNDP´s engagement on DDR and/or reintegration is done in close collaboration with the UN mission (where one has received a DDR mandate) and/or UN Resident Coordinator and based on a close dialogue and support from donor partners.
  • Formulate resource mobilization strategies in close consultation with donors, including the private sector.
  • Set up basket or trust funds are set up for large DDR programmes and/or ensure the integration of a DDR window in broader basket and trust funds.
  • Ensure sufficient resources are mobilized to jump-start the national DDR programme implementation with the efficiency and effectiveness required.
  • Facilitate the mobilization and organization of networks of local partners around the reintegration component, involving local NGOs, community-based organizations, private sector companies and local authorities.
  • Liaise regularly and ensure close linkages between UNDP-supported/implemented national DDR programmes with humanitarian operations/plans, peacebuilding and recovery programmes supported by UN programmes, funds and agencies, international and regional financial institutions/banks, as well as other international and national stakeholders.

 

Knowledge Management

  • Promote identification and synthesis of good practices and lessons learned from the DDR process and programme, in close coordination with the relevant Regional Hubs/Bureau and Crisis Bureau, for organizational sharing and learning as well as for external partners information and dialogue.
  • Actively participate in UNDP knowledge networks, including UNDP-led learning activities taking advantage of good practices and lessons learned that are available in the region and globally, and encourage DDR programme personnel engagement by creating a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.
  • Ensure the guidance and coordination of DDR exchange of knowledge to help influence/ advance policy dialogue and present such material at regional and global forums, including support to South-South exchanges.
  • Where applicable, promote the participation of the Country Office in DDR regional and global projects and initiatives depending on relevance of geographical and thematic areas as appropriate.
  • Support capacity and knowledge building of DDR programme personnel and national counterparts through the UNDP led strategic planning workshops and trainings, and other learning platforms, such as the Integrated DDR Training Group (IDDRTG).

 

2.Prosecution, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (PRR)

Together with DPPA, UNEP and DPO, UNDP comprises the core capacities of the Climate Security Mechanism. As the largest implementer of peacebuilding and climate action within the UN system and beyond, including the Climate Promise, UNDP hosts the only global climate security team within the UN, with dedicated specialists/advisors covering all geographic regions. In particular, it supports hotspots and contexts underserved by the climate security agenda thus far in: Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

UNDP's work on climate policy and finance for peace has catalyzed a new field of practice and practice-driven research on climate finance in conflict-affected and fragile contexts and has captured the interest, including of the COP27 and COP28 hosts/Presidencies, the Security Council, the World Bank, the Aswan Forum, the Stockholm Forum for Peace and Development and Stockholm+50, and ASEAN.
 

UNDP provides dedicated support to regional entities from the Global South on climate security, including the African Union Commission, the Lake Chad Basin Commission, the League of Arab States, and the Liptako Gourma Authority, including through the CSM. Working closely with Cairo International Centre for Conflict Prevention, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, and the AUC, UNDP is key focal point for UN system to the Egyptian COP27 Presidency initiative, "Climate Responses for Sustaining Peace", a first-of-kind initiative focused on peace and security in the context of the climate change COPs, led by a country and key interlocutor from the Global South. UNDP has been working closely with the lead focal point, the Cairo International Centre for Conflict Prevention, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding and the African Union Commission on developing a roadmap to COP28 and beyond.

UNDP is putting together a pool of experts to support climate, peace and security policy and programme development. The roster of experts will be utilized in 2023 but will be positioned for the next two to three years to provide a continued pool of expertise to countries for implementation of initiatives on climate, peace, and security, focusing on supporting implementation of actions and delivering results on the ground.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks assigned in each individual assignment may include one or more of the following:

1. Climate, peace and security policy, advocacy and awareness raising

  • Develop global, national, and sub-national strategies and policy guidance for climate, peace, and security;
  • Review policy literature on climate, peace, and security; including consideration of cross-cutting thematic issues such as finance, gender, youth, human mobility, etc.
  • Identification of barriers and solutions for proposed policy and interventions;
  • Support developing of strategies to strengthen access to climate finance in conflict-affected and fragile contexts;
  • Undertake climate security risk identification, assessment and index development, and prevention/mitigation programming;
  • Identify opportunities for advocacy and resource mobilization on global/regional/country levels.

 

2. Knowledge creation, research, and documentation

  • Undertake primary/secondary research in the new areas of concern on climate, peace, and security, based on reviews of existing literature and needs assessments;
  • Develop research design, research questions and scope of work for undertaking primary research in new areas;
  • Document good practices, case studies, innovations and pilot models for wider dissemination and sharing;
  • Design and implement multi-stakeholder consultation processes for testing, validation, and advocacy;
  • Develop literature on best practices and case studies; and
  • Contribute to Communities of Practice, including UN Community of Practice on Climate and Security.

 

3. Project design, formulation & other programme related technical support

  • Prepare conceptual framework/concept notes on new area of work/developmental challenge;
  • Provide technical assistance in identification of developmental challenges, target areas, beneficiaries and partners and formulation of implementation strategy for UNDP climate and security programmatic and advisory support;
  • Provide technical support in development on new interventions/projects with Implementation (operational plan, monitoring, and resource requirement) Institutional and management arrangements;
  • Identify issues, formulate, and implement interventions that focus on various activities;
  • Conduct studies on project/programme highlights, activities and processes involved;
  • Prepare and review project documents;
  • Identify areas/beneficiaries and partners; timing, sequencing of activities; mobilization of finance;
  • Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of global, regional, national and/or sub-national policies and programmes; and
  • Prepare project proposals to ensure innovation in concepts, strategies, and incorporation of best practices.

 

4. Capacity development/training

  • Develop capacity assessments and plans to achieve the milestones identified and address the identified capacity gaps.
  • Develop target specific training tools/toolkits and manuals based on training needs assessment.
  • Design training curriculum, conduct and/or coordinate trainings programmes for various stakeholders.
  • Carry out capacity assessments for development of strategic interventions for institutional strengthening.
  • Design and delivery of training toolkits, products etc.
  • Conduct and/or Coordinate trainings, events, and workshops.

 

3.Reintegration

Under direct supervision of the Resident Representative, in close collaboration with the country office senior management team, and in cooperation with the Global Advisor on Reintegration based in the Crisis Bureau and regional hub focal points, the Senior Reintegration Expert/Programme Manager will perform the following functions depending on the country context:

Policy and Programme Advice, Development and Planning

  • Provide institutional and policy advice on the establishment of national reintegration agencies/focal points and national reintegration/community-based reintegration strategies and programmes, respectively, in close consultation with national and international stakeholders and in line with the international normative frameworks, building on lessons and good practices consolidated in the Integrated Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration Standards (IDDRS), Madrid Guiding Principles and its Addendum and relevant UNDP guidance notes.
  • Guide the design/formulation of the UN 'offer' in support of the implementation of national reintegration/community-based reintegration strategies, as well as UNDP-implemented programmes/projects, planning documents, such as roadmaps and implementation/workplans.
  • Advise national counterparts on the different reintegration approaches (targeted based on ex-combatant's status and needs, community-based to enhance absorption capacity and services, mixed approaches) and the need to move as fast as possible from targeted reinsertion/reintegration to community-based reintegration approaches.
  • In peacekeeping mission settings, and at the request and in close coordination with the UN mission, ensure reinsertion assistance or community violence reduction initiatives are jump-started as fast as possible with the available peacekeeping assessed budgets and are seamlessly aligned with reintegration or community- based reintegration;
  • In non-mission settings and/or where appropriate, advise and plan community violence reduction and community-based reintegration as an integrated programme as both rely on voluntary contributions;
  • Ensure a nuanced understanding of the different ways in which women and men, girls and boys become associated with armed forces and groups, of their roles in the group(s), their trajectories out of the group, reasons why they may and to leave and return into families and communities, and gender-sensitive strategies that reflect this understanding.
  • Guide the conduct of integrated technical assessments, such as profiling armed groups and participants, mapping community/areas of return and resettlement (including through perceptions surveys), conducting socio-economic opportunities assessments and service and capacity mapping, ensuring all data collected in technical assessments is disaggregated by sex and age and conducting gender analysis.
  • Advise on the possibility to customize the UNDP DREAM information management system to collect, store and analyze all data collected in assessments.
  • Conduct risk assessment of such processes and programmes, including operational, strategic, security, social and environmental and reputational risks.

 

1.Programme Management

  • Prepare the project initiation plan, set up the core team for speedy start and implementation of activities ensuring access to financial resources from the Country Office managed funds, such as TRAC and avoid waiting for possible donor funds to trickle in gradually.
  • Ensure that procurement, recruitment, and implementation processes of the programme are fit for efficient delivery, using fast track measures mainstreamed into UNDP's Programmes and Operations Policies and Procedures (POPP) and establishing a clear accountability framework.
  • Ensure coherent and inter-connected implementation across the various reintegration components: social, psychosocial, economic, political working in collaboration with UN partners.
  • Ensure all interventions across the programme components are gender and youth responsive, disability inclusive, adopt a conflict sensitivity and do-no-harm approach and are implemented in line with international human rights principles and standards.
  • Work closely with a wide array of partners and stakeholders to ensure effective governance of the programme, aligned with the vision/objective of the national strategy, the UNDP Country Programme Document (CPD) and UNDP's policy guidance and best practices consolidated in the IDDRS, the Madrid Guiding Principles and its Addendum, relevant UNDP guidance notes and other documents.
  • Where applicable, ensure coordination with regional and cross-border initiatives.
  • Prepare and oversee the work plans and budget of the programme and ensure that delivery is on track and the yearly target is achieved.
  • Ensure timely and adequate corporate and donor reporting against plans, including timely and articulate narrative and financial progress reports.
  • Identify risks and challenges involved in the implementation of the programme and provide advice to the Resident Representative on risk management and risk sharing strategies.
  • Ensure that appropriate environmental and safety standards as well as due diligence are applied to the relevant programme activities.
  • Ensure direct supervision of all programme & operational personnel, provide guidance and coaching to personnel and effective leadership and direction.
  • Ensure systematic and effective monitoring and evaluation, learning and adaptation systems are in place for steering the programme across changes to the national and local political context and local conflict dynamics.
  • Ensure strategic communications on programme results and the sharing of stories with donors and key stakeholders in accordance with the UN communication standards of UNDP and relevant UNDP guidance notes.

 

2. Coordination, Partnerships and Resource Mobilization

  • Lead on harnessing effective coordination and partnerships with Government authorities at central and local levels (civilian and military), civil society, donors and all other relevant stakeholders in the planning and implementation of the national reintegration programme and/or components.
  • Coordinate all work with UN missions where they are present and with international regional entities as appropriate;
  • Promote the UN approach to DDR and/or a UN coherent and coordinated approach to achieving compliance with PRR requirements when providing strategic advice to the UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative and convening the UNDP senior management and the United Nations Country Team to engage and support.
  • Given the high-risk contexts in which exits from armed groups take place, support the Resident Representative in ensuring that UNDP´s engagement in close collaboration with the UN Resident Coordinator and relevant UN entities, and based on a close dialogue and support from donor partners.
  • Formulate resource mobilization strategies in close consultation with donors, including the private sector.
  • Set up basket or trust funds are set up for large national reintegration programmes and/or ensure the integration of a dedicated window in broader basket and trust funds where appropriate.
  • Ensure sufficient resources are mobilized to jump-start the national reintegration programme implementation with the efficiency and effectiveness required.
  • Facilitate the mobilization and organization of networks of local partners around reintegration, involving local NGOs, community-based organizations, private sector companies and local authorities.
  • Liaise regularly and ensure close linkages between UNDP-supported/implemented programmes with humanitarian operations/plans, peacebuilding and recovery programmes supported by UN programmes, funds and agencies, international and regional financial institutions/banks, as well as other international and national stakeholders.

     

3.Knowledge Management

  • Promote identification and synthesis of good practices and lessons learned from reintegration processes and programme, in close coordination with the relevant Regional Hubs/Bureaux and the Crisis Bureau, for organizational sharing and learning as well as for external partners information and dialogue.
  • Actively participate in UNDP knowledge networks, including UNDP-led learning activities taking advantage of good practices and lessons learned that are available in the region and globally, and encourage programme personnel engagement by creating a culture of knowledge sharing and learning.
  • Ensure the guidance and coordination of exchange of knowledge to help influence/ advance policy dialogue and present such material at regional and global forums, including support to South-South exchanges.
  • Where applicable, promote the participation of the Country Office in regional and global projects and initiatives depending on relevance of geographical and thematic areas as appropriate.
  • Support capacity and knowledge building of programme personnel and national counterparts through the UNDP led strategic planning workshops and trainings, and other learning platforms.

 

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At UNDP, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UNDP recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNDP, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UNDP's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UNDP personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference checks.

 

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Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers)  UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.   UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. UNDP works in nearly 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP is working to strengthen new frameworks for development, disaster risk reduction and climate change. We support countries' efforts to implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and achieve the new Sustainable Development Goals, which will guide global development priorities for the next 7 years. UNDP's Independent Evaluation Office (IEO) works to enhance UNDP's development effectiveness through independent thematic and programmatic evaluations and contributes to organizational learning, accountability and transparency. IEO assures the quality and use of UNDP evaluations by establishing norms, standards and guidelines and by knowledge sharing and networking with both internal and external partners.   Duties and Responsibilities The Deputy Director reports to the Director of the IEO and holds key oversight, managerial, and supervisory responsibilities over the entire team of evaluation and operational staff. Operating with an explicit delegation of authority from the Director for operations, the main responsibilities of the incumbent will be in the following key areas: UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. This is a recognition of the interconnected nature of development risks & crises that the world is facing and that call for assembling of multidisciplinary teams for an integrated & systemic response. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across issues, units, functions, teams and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. The Deputy Director's key results also have a considerable impact on overall economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of office operations as it relates to the use of corporate resources in the following areas: - Financial services - Human Resources - Procurement and logistical services  - Information and Communications Technology for Development Evaluation   1) Leadership and Strategic Planning The Deputy Director supports the Director in providing organizational leadership and strategic guidance to UNDP's evaluation function and implementing the UNDP evaluation policy. He/she develops the IEO's annual workplan, which encompasses all workstreams, including approximately 15-35 Independent Country Program evaluations, 2-3 thematic evaluations, synthesis, corporate learning, engagement and knowledge management. He/she is responsible for fostering an environment of methodological rigor and professional empowerment of IEO's team to live up to the high standards expected by the stakeholders. He/she supports the Director in managing interactions with the UNDP's Senior Management, the Executive Board, and other external/ internal stakeholders. 2) Management Oversight and Supervision The incumbent exercises management oversight in the implementation of the substantive overall programme of work of the office. The Deputy Directors supervises and provides guidance to the senior staff including team leaders regarding the operational aspects of their work. He/she is responsible for early and consistent engagement in evaluation processes to assure quality and substance, provision of substantive guidance as the work progresses and project management of issues relating to political sensitivity, credibility, timeliness and use of evaluations.  3) Administrative, Financial and Human Resource management and accountability The incumbent is responsible for oversight and accountability of core resources and extra-budgetary funds mobilized from donors. In securing the accountability and smooth functioning of the office, the incumbent exercises oversight and executive responsibility over the office budget, recruitment of staff and consultants, all financial expenditure and procurement, and operations support, in line with the direction of IEO's Director. He/she directly supervises the Operations Manager, and the Chief of Sections. 4) Other Specific duties and responsibilities Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the following: - Maintain and ensure adherence to UNDP's Evaluation Policy  - Supervise evaluations or assessments of UNDP programmes, themes or policies of key importance at the corporate level. - Support the implementation of ccutting-edge evaluation methodologies to enhance the rigor of evaluations carried out by the IEO. - Ensure the IEO's high quality methodological and process standards through strict guidance to the IEO's professionals and evaluation consultants. - Foster and sustain productive partnerships for evaluation with UN system evaluation offices/units and multilateral institutions on the one hand, and with leading evaluation institutions, networks and regional/national professional associations on the other.  - Provide strategic advisory support and guidance on evaluation matters to country offices and HQ units, as required. - Coordinate responses to any corporate requirements or demands from external parties. - Coach and mentor staff as required, more particularly the mid managers, to maintain a sustainable delivery capacity in the IEO. The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation   Competencies Core Competencies - UNDP Core Competencies can be found [here](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf). - Achieve Results: LEVEL 4: Prioritize team workflow, mobilize resources, drive scalable results/strategic impact  - Think Innovatively: LEVEL 4: Easily navigate complexity, encourage/enable radical innovation, has foresight  - Learn Continuously: LEVEL 4: Create systems and processes that enable learning and development for all  - Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 4: Proactively initiate/lead organizational change, champion new systems/processes  - Act with Determination: LEVEL 4: Able to make difficult decisions in challenging situations, inspire confidence  - Engage and Partner: LEVEL 4: Construct strategic multi-partner alliances in high stake situations, foster co-creation   - Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 4: Create ethical culture, identify/address barriers to inclusion     People Management  UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated [site](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/PeopleManagementCompetencies.pdf).   Cross-Functional & Technical competencies: Knowledge of the UN - Thorough and nuanced understanding of the UN and multilateral context, as well as extensive familiarity of relevant UN values and topics, such as human rights, human development, gender, environment, and results based management, in order to provide effective leadership for all levels and all types of evaluation. - Ability to provide overall strategic direction to evaluation staff for all levels and all types of evaluation, taking into account the broader goals, objectives and needs of UN and UNDP programmes and activities, as well as new directions and cutting-edge methods in evaluation. Evaluations - In-depth professional knowledge of the different components of the evaluation practice, including evaluation design, data collection and analysis, and reporting, and the skills needed to provide substantive guidance to staff on evaluation design methodology and reporting. - Ability to plan and implement an effective office strategy for systematic follow-up to evaluation recommendations and in developing an effective dissemination and outreach strategy for evaluation reports. - Ability to guide the distilment, communication and reporting of best practices and lessons learned. - Excellent presentation skills and the ability to represent the evaluation office at the Executive Board, senior level meetings and other high-level fora. - Excellent proven knowledge of emerging global development issues and evaluation trends that impact on the work of the Independent Evaluation Office and the skills necessary to advance the evaluation profession as part of the United Nations team as well as within the larger evaluation community. Inter-personal skills: - Excellent proven oral and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner to all audiences, as well as to provide guidance to staff on all written products and oral presentations. - Demonstrated leadership competencies in understanding and respecting for differences in culture, local customs, religious beliefs and practices, gender roles, disability, age and ethnicity, and be skillful in incorporating these when undertaking and managing evaluations as well as when leading staff. - Excellent negotiation skills that can be applied to complex situations, within and outside the office, on all issues related to evaluation. - Excellent facilitation skills that can be employed in high level meetings and other interactions with colleagues, peers, and other internal and external partners. Personal attributes - Thorough understanding of the Standards of ethical conduct for evaluators, be able to promote a strong ethic work environment in the office, have integrity and honesty in all working relationships and act as a role model for staff with regard to ethical behaviour. Management Skills - Strong management skills to effectively monitor the flow of the office's evaluation work and products and to oversee the following office management tasks: organizing effective evaluation work, assigning evaluation tasks, setting up evaluation priorities, monitoring major project milestones, reviewing evaluation products for quality, establishing output goals and schedules, developing quality products, ensuring timeliness of products, and ensuring effective dissemination and utilization of evaluations. - Excellent coaching and mentoring competencies. - Strong networking skills, representing the office at senior level meetings, and cultivating good relationships with Member States, donors, and programme managers, while maintaining accountability and independence. - Demonstrated leadership skills in promoting a positive work environment in the Evaluation Office by empowering staff, fostering creative problem-solving, ensuring transparent communication and participatory decision-making, and promoting open and effective interpersonal relationships among staff. Strong administrative skills needed to effectively manage and mobilize office resources so as to maximize efficiencies and effectiveness, including procurement, budget formulation, staff allocations and other administrative procedures.   Required Skills and Experience Education: - Advanced university degree (Masters) in social sciences, Economics, Business or Public Administration or any other related field.  A first level university degree (Bachelors) with an additional 2 years of relevant experience.  Experience: - A minimum of 15 years' experience in progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in conducting and managing evaluations for large, complex organizations (including international, national and NGOs).  - Documented evidence of evaluation technical and professional skills, and first-hand experience conducting evaluations for United Nations organizations, and/or other multilateral and bilateral development organizations. - Proven experience in managing operations in the UN system at the corporate level or any other multilateral development organization. Acquaintance with UNDP's operations is also desirable. Language - Fluency in English.   - Proficiency in Spanish, French or any other UN official language is highly desirable.    Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.   Disclaimer [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm)  Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.  UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.   Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.   Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.    UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.   Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. 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02/05/2024 - 15/05/2024

Cloud Platform Specialist - Architect - P4

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Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The United Nations Development Programme is the global development network of the United Nations system that is on the ground in 177 countries, with its Headquarters in New York, USA. The Bureau for Management Services (BMS) is a central Bureau tasked with the development of corporate strategies, policies, tools and systems in key cross-cutting management areas. Drawing on sound analytics and a risk-management approach, BMS supports the achievement of development results through management advice, innovative business solutions, and other corporate services in line with international best practices and evolving needs and expectations of development partners. BMS also ensures policy adherence in operations management within UN Rules & Regulations, safeguarding UNDP's accountability vis-à-vis Member States and other stakeholders. UNDP is an operational backbone to the UN system: providing payroll, financial transactions, common premises, treasury investment, procurement, legal services to UN agencies. UNDP provides IT support for 13 UN entities with 40,000 United Nations and external users of the UNDP's ERP system, as well as information and communication technology (ICT) and application solutions for the United Nations field presence. To support the UNDP Digital Strategy and enable the digital transformation of the organization, the Office of Information & Technology Management (ITM) is tasked with developing and operating the enabling corporate technology platforms and providing related services that power the digital transformation including: (1) advice, administration and acceleration services to promote delivery of maximum business value of each platform; (2) a global service desk operation; (3) and outreach services to promote knowledge sharing and effective, agile planning and governance of technology development and utilization.    Duties and Responsibilities As Cloud Platform Specialist - Architect, you will be responsible for ongoing management and maintenance of the Oracle Cloud ERP platform with specific focus on functional and technical architecture across the entire cloud footprint including, Finance, Supply Chain (procurement), Human Resources, Project and Portfolio Management and Other corporate platforms.  This will include leading and performing Tier 3 support activities as well as natural platform evolution activities.   The evolution of the platform will involve system requirements analysis, functional system design, integrated testing, and solutions maintenance of the Oracle Cloud SaaS for UNDP or another UN agency as part of the Partner agencies that leverage the UNDP Cloud applications.  This position will be reporting into the Chief, Digital Corporate Platforms and work in closely with the corporate applications team. 1)   Lead support and management across the functional and technical architecture for the Oracle Cloud ERP Quantum platform including ancillary systems and integrations. - Effectively guide cross-functional teams comprised of internal technical module leads and business analysts as well as system integrator staff in triage of issues, and development of evolving and new functionality within the integrated systems solutions and service delivery - Engage, collaborate and provide architectural input across the cloud application support team working with other area leads - Engage and collaborate with globally distributed teams and provide hands-on leadership to drive results - Work with systems integrator to provide timely support, meet deliverables, deadlines and solution services 2)   Provide process and thought leadership to develop policies, procedures and standards based on leading practices and ensure their conformance with departmental and organizational objectives - Provide vision and expertise, direction, and assistance with regards to the overall cloud application architecture including leading practices across all functional areas.  - Effectively communicate software solution expectations to internal customers, team members and other stakeholders - Ensure compliance to corporate security, audit and risks policies.  3)   Ensure documentation of architectural components, systems, integrations and processes - Provide input, collect, track and report metrics and ensure high quality of reported data - Effectively contribute to platform roadmap, priority and execution. - Effectively define and manage support and development work across the functional area - Proactively communicate statuses, issues and escalations to management and stakeholders - Opens, manages, and resolves Oracle Service Requests with Oracle Support. - Drives the resolution & troubleshooting of issues during development and post-production support, reporting /escalating to management, when needed.   Competencies  Core: Full list of UNDP Core Competencies can be found [here](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf)   - Achieve Results - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact   - Think Innovatively - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems   - Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences  - Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands - Act with Determination    LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results  - Engage and Partner - LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration - Enable Diversity and Inclusion- LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity    Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Business Management - Digital Awareness and Literacy: - Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed  Business Management - Working with Evidence and Data    - Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making. Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: - Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.  - Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.  - Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.  - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Business Management - Results-based Management: - Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results Business Development - Integration within the UN: - Ability to identify, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations   Required Skills and Experience Education: - Advanced university degree (Master's Degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline is required; or - A first-level university degree (Bachelor´;s degree or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.  Experience: - Minimum 7 years (with Master's degree) or 9 years (with Bachelor's degree) of professional work experience in ERP platforms and related technologies is required; - Experience implementing or supporting an Oracle ERP deployment, or experience supporting a similar enterprise grade ERP is required; - 5 years of experience leading teams in an ERP project or support environment is required; - Experience with at least two Oracle legacy ERP deployments (PeopleSoft or eBusiness preferably) is desired - Experience with global international IT deployments is desired; - Strong functional and technical knowledge of ERP applications is desired; - Knowledge of business processes and controls, together with a good understanding and background on approaches to integrations across Finance, Supply Chain, - Human Resources and Projects and Portfolio Management is desired; - Good understanding of underlying technical architecture including leading practices for integrations, extensions and reporting is desired; - Proven ability to develop, support, and maintain applications is desired; Language: -  Excellent oral and written communication skills in English is required; -  Knowledge of other official UN language(s) is desired. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.   Disclaimer [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm)  Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.  UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.   Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.   Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.   UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.   Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.   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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02/05/2024 - 16/05/2024

Cloud Platform Specialist - Finance - P3

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Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The United Nations Development Programme is the global development network of the United Nations system that is on the ground in 177 countries, with its Headquarters in New York, USA. The Bureau for Management Services (BMS) is a central Bureau tasked with the development of corporate strategies, policies, tools and systems in key cross-cutting management areas. Drawing on sound analytics and a risk-management approach, BMS supports the achievement of development results through management advice, innovative business solutions, and other corporate services in line with international best practices and evolving needs and expectations of development partners. BMS also ensures policy adherence in operations management within UN Rules & Regulations, safeguarding UNDP's accountability vis-à-vis Member States and other stakeholders. UNDP is an operational backbone to the UN system: providing payroll, financial transactions, common premises, treasury investment, procurement, legal services to UN agencies. UNDP provides IT support for 13 UN entities with 40,000 United Nations and external users of the UNDP's ERP system, as well as information and communication technology (ICT) and application solutions for the United Nations field presence. To support the UNDP Digital Strategy and enable the digital transformation of the organization, the Office of Information & Technology Management (ITM) is tasked with developing and operating the enabling corporate technology platforms and providing related services that power the digital transformation including: (1) advice, administration and acceleration services to promote delivery of maximum business value of each platform; (2) a global service desk operation; (3) and outreach services to promote knowledge sharing and effective, agile planning and governance of technology development and utilization.     Duties and Responsibilities Cloud Platform Specialist - Finance, will be responsible for performing system requirements analysis, functional system design, integrated testing, and solutions maintenance of specific module/areas of Oracle Cloud. As an applications expert, this position is responsible for the successful implementation and support of technology solutions in the Finance business areas by following cloud-based implementation methodologies, for iterative design testing with structure change control and deployment. This position will be reporting into the Chief, Digital Corporate Platforms and work in closely with the corporate applications team. UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration.   1)   Effectively deliver a comprehensive solution for Oracle Cloud ERP Financials functions - Acting as subject matter expert and leading internal client and other key stakeholders through the analysis, design, build, implementation and support of the Oracle Cloud ERP finance capabilities (Financials, Procurement, Enterprise Performance Management).   2) Lead migration of configuration, integrations, and extensions to production in collaboration with business owners, focal points and technical integrators - Identify business requirements and map them to the Cloud functionality. - Conduct functional/technical design analysis including workshops. - Identify functionality gaps, propose changes to business process and/or policy to mitigate them.  - Advise on options, risks, and any impacts on other processes or systems. - Configure the Oracle Cloud to meet UNDP requirements and document application   set-ups - Lead migration of configuration, integrations and extensions to production    3) Ensure documentation of architectural components, systems, integrations and processes -  Write business requirement documents for reports, interfaces, data conversions and application extensions. - Incorporate security awareness in design and implementation strategies & plans. - Prepare validation scripts, testing scenarios and develop test scripts. - Perform execution of test scripts - Validate configuration and data   4) Ensure clear communication and efficient project delivery  - Effectively communicate and drive module level deliverables - Complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner - Interact with the project team members responsible for developing reports, interfaces, data conversion programs, and application extensions. - Provide status and issue reports to Pillar Lead and/or the project on a regular basis - Drives the resolution & implementation of solutions through design, development and post-production support, reporting /escalating to management, when needed   5) Ensure facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing - Establishing regular meetings where stakeholders can openly share insights, experiences, and best practices, fostering a culture of teamwork and collective intelligence.  - Facilitate training sessions and workshops in the relevant process areas. By actively participating in these initiatives, engage in the exchange of expertise, stay updated on industry advancements, and develop new skills. - Facilitate and contribute to the knowledge repositories where stakeholders can document and access organizational knowledge promoting knowledge sharing and retention.    The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization   Competencies  Core: Full list of UNDP Core Competencies can be found [here](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf)   - Achieve Results - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact  - Think Innovatively - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems   - Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences  - Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands  - Act with Determination - LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results  - Engage and Partner - LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration  - Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity     Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Information Management & Technology - Applications Management: - Ability to set-up, develop, support, and maintain applications. Expertise in Oracle Cloud, ServiceNow, SalesForce.com and Microsoft technology would be an asset  Business Management - Working with Evidence and Data: -   Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: - Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.  - Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.  - Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.  - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Business Management - Results-based Management: -   Ability to manage programmes and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results Business Development - Integration within the UN: - Ability to identify, and integrate capacity and assets of the UN system, and engage in joint work; knowledge of the UN System and ability to apply this knowledge to strategic and/or practical situations Business Direction and Strategy - System Thinking: - Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Business Management - Portfolio Management: - Ability to select, prioritise and control the organizations programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment.   Required Skills and Experience Education: - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline is required; or - A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the above-mentioned fields of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: - Minimum 5 years (with a master's degree) or 7 years (with a bachelor's degree) of professional work experience in ERP platforms and related technologies is required. - Experience with at least one full lifecycle Oracle Cloud deployment or experience in ERP maintenance and support, working as part of an integration or development team is required. - Experience with Oracle legacy ERP deployments (PeopleSoft or eBusiness preferably) is desired. - Experience and knowledge of business processes and controls within the finance process areas (General Ledger, Payables, Fixed Assets, Receivables, Budgeting and Procurement) is desired. - Experience with global international deployments is desired. Language: - Fluency in English is required. - Knowledge of other official UN language(s) is desired. Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.   Disclaimer [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm)  Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.  UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.   Applicant information about UNDP rosters   Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.   Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.   UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.   Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. 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Planning Officer - P2

United States of America, New York, New York - UNICEF empImg

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job ? it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for personal and professional development that will help them develop a fulfilling career while delivering on a rewarding mission. We pride ourselves on a culture that helps staff thrive, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.   For every child, good health The Office Management Plan for the Health Programme aligns with the organizational Strategic Plan and the various global commitments and partnerships that UNICEF is part of. The Health Programme comprises of MNCAH, HIV, Immunization and HEPR Sections. This post is located in the Office of the Director, Health who provides overall strategic leadership to the Health programme.   How can you make a difference? Under the guidance of the supervisor, provide professional technical assistance and support for programme coordination, planning and management of health programme activities and engagements, in support of programme goals and objectives. The post supports effective coordination with the offices of Regional Directors, Divisional Directors and senior government officials and partners and follow-up to OED senior management requests to the Health programme.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to? Support to office priority setting and decision making - Assist in managing the flow of information to the Director, in identifying priority matters that need to be urgently addressed by the Director and in proposing actions; analyze supporting documentation and summarize most relevant points for the Director; contribute to ensuring that appropriate action is taken by responsible section/office on matters brought to the attention of the Director. - Confer with section/office Heads to secure timely and authoritative information relevant to matters requiring action, decisions or approval of the Director. - Ensure that the Director is prepared for meetings and missions by drafting talking points and by researching relevant information; and by establishing contacts (within and outside UNICEF) on the subject matters to be discussed. - Accompany the Director to meetings and on missions in order to prepare notes on the discussions, ensure follow-up in matters raised, and support the supervisor with any relevant input. - Contribute to coordinating drafts of position papers and other documents relevant to the activities of the office. - Ensure that high-level visitors are appropriately addressed, that they receive background information as  necessary, and that protocol is respected. - Track and manage OED requests. Develop and maintain a monitoring system to store, retrieve and track critical correspondence, decisions, memoranda and other documents of the office. Support to office planning and operations - Research, collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information and data to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing annual work-plans. - Collect, draft and/or organize materials and related documentations for office strategies to ensure optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results. - Assess and/or recommend appropriate information and materials for office initiatives verifying accuracy and quality for dissemination. - Assist Associate Officer, Planning and Partnerships, in coordinating the sections in Health Programme in year-around planning, reporting, and monitoring activities. - Ensure proper documentation, archiving, and distribution of office coordination materials (such as, JDs, Organogram, floor plan, etc.) via SharePoint and updating materials regularly. Support to events, meetings, and conferences - Prepares, distributes and maintains the Global Health Calendar ensuring key organisational and partner events, priorities and deadlines are reflected and updated as required. - Contribute to preparations of logistics for events involving senior management participation. By participating in such meetings, follow up on the implementation of recommendations and actions by the relevant offices. - Coordinate preparation of background documents and material for these meetings. The following minimum requirements: - A university degree is required in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, and/or related field is required. - A minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience at professional work experience in external relations, public affairs or international development cooperation, preferably within the UN, or in a government institution, NGO is required. - Prior experience of working in coordination, planning, or in an executive office will be an asset. - Ability to work with minimal daily supervision and exercise sound judgment in meeting deadlines. - Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) 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 The UNICEF competencies required for this post are? - Builds and maintains partnerships - Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness - Drive to achieve results for impact - Innovates and embraces change - Manages ambiguity and complexity - Thinks and acts strategically - Works collaboratively with others  Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. 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 does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). 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 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 is required for IP positions and will be facilitated by UNICEF. Appointments may also be 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 canceled.   Remarks: As per 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. Government employees who are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government positions 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 does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants' bank account information. All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. An internal candidate performing at the level of the post in the relevant functional area, or an internal/external candidate in the corresponding Talent Group, may be selected, if suitable for the post, without assessment of other candidates. 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Cloud Platform Specialist - Projects and Portfolio Management - P4

United States of America, New York, New York - United Nations Development Programme empImg

Background Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and [inspiring stories.](https://www.undp.org/careers) UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The United Nations Development Programme is the global development network of the United Nations system that is on the ground in 177 countries, with its Headquarters in New York, USA. The Bureau for Management Services (BMS) is a central Bureau tasked with the development of corporate strategies, policies, tools and systems in key cross-cutting management areas. Drawing on sound analytics and a risk-management approach, BMS supports the achievement of development results through management advice, innovative business solutions, and other corporate services in line with international best practices and evolving needs and expectations of development partners. BMS also ensures policy adherence in operations management within UN Rules & Regulations, safeguarding UNDP's accountability vis-à-vis Member States and other stakeholders.    UNDP is an operational backbone to the UN system: providing payroll, financial transactions, common premises, treasury investment, procurement, legal services to UN agencies. UNDP provides IT support for 13 UN entities with 40,000 United Nations and external users of the UNDP's ERP system, as well as information and communication technology (ICT) and application solutions for the United Nations field presence. To support the UNDP Digital Strategy and enable the digital transformation of the organization, the Office of Information & Technology Management (ITM) is tasked with developing and operating the enabling corporate technology platforms and providing related services that power the digital transformation including: (1) advice, administration and acceleration services to promote delivery of maximum business value of each platform; (2) a global service desk operation; (3) and outreach services to promote knowledge sharing and effective, agile planning and governance of technology development and utilization.   Duties and Responsibilities As Cloud Platform Specialist – Project and Portfolio Management, will be responsible for ongoing management and maintenance of the Oracle Cloud ERP platform with specific focus on the Projects, Grants and Contracts modules (PPM) and related functionalities and features.  This will include leading and performing Tier 3 support activities as well as natural platform evolution activities.   The evolution of the platform will involve system requirements analysis, functional system design, integrated testing, and solutions maintenance of the Oracle Cloud SaaS for UNDP or another UN agency as part of the Partner agencies that leverage the UNDP Cloud applications.   This position will be reporting to the Chief, Digital Corporate Platforms and work in closely the corporate applications team.  UNDP adopts a portfolio approach to accommodate changing business needs and leverage linkages across interventions to achieve its strategic goals. Therefore, UNDP personnel are expected to work across units, functions, teams, and projects in multidisciplinary teams in order to enhance and enable horizontal collaboration. 1)   Lead support for the Projects track for Oracle Cloud ERP Quantum platform including ancillary systems and integrations.  - Effectively guide cross-functional teams comprised of internal technical module leads and business analysts as well as system integrator staff in triage of issues, and development of evolving and new functionality within the integrated systems solutions and service delivery.  - Engage and collaborate with globally distributed teams and provide hands-on leadership to drive results.  - Work with systems integrator to provide timely support, meet deliverables, deadlines and solution services.    2)   Provide process and thought leadership to develop policies, procedures and standards based on leading practices and ensure their conformance with departmental and organizational objectives  - Provide vision and expertise, direction, and assistance with regards to the Project and Portfolio Management scope of functionality including the Projects, Contracts and Grants modules within Quantum.   - Effectively communicate software solution expectations to internal customers, team members and other stakeholders  - Ensure compliance to corporate security, audit and risks policies.  3)   Ensure documentation of architectural components, systems, integrations and processes   - Provide input, collect, track and report metrics and ensure high quality of reported data  - Effectively contribute to platform roadmap, priority and execution.  - Effectively define and manage support and development work across the functional area  - Proactively communicate statuses, issues and escalations to management and stakeholders  - Opens, manages, and resolves Oracle Service Requests with Oracle Support.  - Drives the resolution & troubleshooting of issues during development and post-production support, reporting /escalating to management, when needed.    4)  Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Building   - Establishing forums and regular meetings where stakeholders can openly share insights, experiences, and best practices encourages collaboration. Such platforms enable the exchange of ideas, problem-solving techniques, and innovative approaches, fostering a culture of teamwork and collective intelligence. - Facilitate training sessions, workshops, and mentorship programs in the relevant process areas of PPM and ITM. By actively participating in these initiatives, engage in the exchange of expertise, stay updated on industry advancements, and develop new skills, contributing to their professional development and organizational growth. - Facilitate and contribute to the knowledge repositories where stakeholders can document and access organizational knowledge promotes knowledge sharing and retention. These repositories serve as valuable resources for storing information, best practices, lessons learned, and historical data, ensuring that critical knowledge is preserved and accessible to all stakeholders. Regular updates and contributions from team members help enrich these repositories, facilitating knowledge building and organizational resilience.   The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.    Competencies  Core: Full list of UNDP Core Competencies can be found [here](https://www.undp.org/sites/g/files/zskgke326/files/2021-12/CoreBehaviouralCompetencies.pdf)   - Achieve Results - LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact   - Think Innovatively - LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems   - Learn Continuously - LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences  - Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands   - Act with Determination - LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results  - Engage and Partner- LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration  - Enable Diversity and Inclusion- LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity    Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Business Management - Digital Awareness and Literacy: -   Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies, either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed.  Business Direction and Strategy - System Thinking: -   Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system Business Management - Working with Evidence and Data: -    Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making Business Management - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: -  Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs.  - Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy.  - Look for ways to add value beyond clients' immediate requests.  - Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Information Management & Technology - Applications Management: - Ability to set-up, develop, support, and maintain applications.  - Expertise in Oracle Cloud, ServiceNow, SalesForce.com and Microsoft technology would be an asset. Information Management & Technology - Configuration Management – Business analysis, requirements: - Knowledge of configuration management changes, ability to manage and control the configuration change management process. Business Management - Portfolio Management: -    Ability to select, prioritise and control the organizations programmes and projects, in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual, while optimising return on investment.   Required Skills and Experience Education: - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related discipline is required. Or - A first-level university degree (Bachelor's degree or equivalent) in the above-mentioned field of study, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: - Minimum 7 years (with Master's degree) or 9 years (with Bachelor's degree) of professional work experience in ERP platforms and technologies is required. - 5 years of experience implementing or supporting an Oracle ERP deployment, or experience supporting a similar enterprise grade ERP is required. - Experience with at least two Oracle legacy ERP deployments (PeopleSoft or eBusiness preferably) are desired, specifically strong functional knowledge within the Oracle Project and Portfolio Management area is desired. - Knowledge of business processes and controls for Projects process areas is desired, specifically experience with project creation, project budgeting, project management, project reporting, project closure or grant management is desired.  - Experience with global international deployments is desired. - Proven ability to support, and maintain applications is desired.   Language: - Fluency in oral and written communication skills in English is required. - Working knowledge of other official UN language(s) is desired   Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.   Disclaimer [Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)](https://jobs.undp.org/cj_us_permanent_card_holders.cfm)  Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.    UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.   Applicant information about UNDP rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.   Non-discrimination   UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.     UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.   Scam warning   The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. 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