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UNDP is the UN Development Programme and works in some 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of poverty, and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. UNDP helps countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development results. UNDP supports the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the 17 new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as they help shape global sustainable development for the next 10 years.

 

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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. Anti – Corruption and Economic Governance

Relevant educational background such as a law degree, master's, or doctorate in the social sciences field (law, political science, public administration, international development, or any other relevant discipline).

2. Digital Governance

Master's degree level in political sciences, international relations, law, social sciences, public and/or business administration, public and/or business management, statistics, computer science, innovation management or in an equivalent area.

3. Legal Identity

Master's degree or equivalent in the social sciences field (law, political science, public administration, international development, or any other relevant discipline) as well as computer science, IT and procurement.

4. Local Governance (Local Action)

Master's degree or equivalent in the social sciences field (international development or any other relevant discipline).

5. Public Sector Strengthening (and Civil Service Reforms)

Master's Degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, or related field.

6. Electoral cycle support

Master's degree or equivalent in the social sciences field (international development or any other relevant discipline).

7. Parliamentary support

Master's degree or equivalent in the social sciences field (international development or any other relevant discipline).

8. Women's political participation

Master's degree in a development related field (Economics, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or other Social Sciences) or equivalent.

9. Civic space and civic engagement

Master's degree in a development related field (Economics, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or other Social Sciences) or equivalent.

10. Disability inclusion

Master's degree in a development related field (Economics, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or other Social Sciences) or equivalent.

11. Media development

Master's degree in a development related field (Economics, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or other Social Sciences) or equivalent.

12. Information integrity

Master's degree in a development related field (Economics, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or other Social Sciences) or equivalent.

13. Youth empowerment

Master's degree in a development related field (Economics, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or other Social Sciences) or equivalent.

14. Energy Governance

Master's degree in a development related field (Economics, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or other Social Sciences) or equivalent.

15. Environmental Governance

Master's degree in a development related field (Economics, Public or Business Administration, Political Science, or other Social Sciences) or equivalent.

16. SDG 16/Governance Data & Analytics

Degree in statistics or data science and masters degree in politics, economics, development studies or a related area

 

WHAT IS GOVERNANCE?

Inclusive, accountable, and effective governance underpins sustainable development.

Governance systems across the globe are under increasing pressure in multiple ways, including economic contractions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing debt crisis, a changing climate with increasingly extreme weather events, the rapid pace of technological change, increasingly visible inequalities, a fragmented, contested and less effective multilateralism, and people's growing dissatisfaction with the status quo. Furthermore, some governments and governance systems are becoming increasingly repressive, reinforcing exclusion, political polarity, and discrimination, thereby hindering efforts to end poverty, protect the planet and improve lives and livelihoods.

UNDP seeks to strengthen and promote inclusive, effective and accountable governance through a people-centred, systemic approach that is innovative and draws on the opportunities of digitalization. Our work in governance is organized into four interrelated and integrated workstreams with sub profiles:

 

UNDP's portfolio on Governance for Public Goods and Services includes:

1. Anti – Corruption (and Economic Governance)

UNDP's anti-corruption and Economic Governance initiatives support the legitimacy of public authorities and trust in governance. They act as accelerators to achieve the SDGs, which rely on effective, transparent, and inclusive governance mechanisms and institutions to meet the needs of all people. UNDP provides policy and programme support on anti-corruption and coordinates UNDP's internal work through regional hubs and country offices. It enhances accountability, transparency, and anti-corruption measures that are critical for the efficient delivery of public goods.

UNDP's work in anti-corruption has been instrumental in advancing the transparency, accountability, and integrity agendas at global, regional, and country levels. UNDP integrates anti-corruption solutions in service delivery sectors, strengthening the institutional capacity of government institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector to prevent and address corruption, leveraging technology and innovation for integrity and anti-corruption, and leading anti-corruption knowledge and global advocacy. UNDP's work on Anti-corruption is now enriched with an offer on Economic Governance that further addresses the connection between resources and public expenditures for sustainable development and the role of private sector.

UNDP has six service lines addressing anti-corruption: 1) anti-corruption for effective service delivery; 2) integrity for climate, biodiversity, and environment; 3) anti-corruption for conflict prevention and peacebuilding; 4) transparency and integrity in cities and local authorities; 5) anti-corruption for economic governance and development financing; and 6) empowering agents of change for anti-corruption.

 

2. Digital Governance

Digital tools and platforms can empower people by providing widespread access to information and global connections. Where it is available, people are using technology to hold governments accountable, and governments, in turn, are using technology to be more transparent, accountable, and inclusive. However, the same digital technologies can cause risks to democratic governance and push those caught on the wrong side of the digital divide into deeper exclusion. Unaccountable institutions can use digital technologies to pursue their interests. Fast-moving technologies often outpace legal safeguards and government oversight, putting people at risk of cyberattacks, data breaches, abuse, and worse.

UNDP's work in this area supports both the 'governance of digitalisation' – that is, the governance arrangements required to ensure that digital transformation is rights-based, inclusive, and supports the achievement of the SDGs – and the 'digitalisation for governance' – harnessing digital technologies for accountable, inclusive, and effective governance. UNDP supports the preparation and harmonization of policy frameworks for digital governance and helps facilitate the adoption of mechanisms that ensure the highest possible digital standards, along with capacity building. Following the priorities outlined in each country's national strategic framework, we provide recommendations for an easy transition to digital platforms, fully integrating human rights and gender equality principles. UNDP's work on digital governance aims to improve institutional resilience, enhance trust in institutions and help develop people-centred and inclusive digital governance policies.

 

3. Legal Identity

People with no legal identity are often pushed to the margins of society, unable to prove who they are, secure decent work, acquire a driver's license, apply for benefits, or "exist" in society. They are often exposed to extreme vulnerabilities and have limited access to public goods and services as well as private services.

Article 6 of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights states that everybody has the right to a legal identity. Sustainable Development Goal Target 16.9 ("legal identity for all, including birth registration, by 2030") has been acknowledged as crucial for advancing the 2030 Agenda commitment to leave no one behind. However, hundreds of millions of people still lack proper identification, and about half of the world's countries do not have a universal system for registering births and deaths.

The United Nations Legal Identity Agenda Task Force, co-chaired by UNDP, UNDESA, and UNICEF, is working with Member States to ensure that more than 300 million people acquire a legal identity by 2025 and 80% of people in the world have legal identity by 2030. UNDP is strengthening the capacity of Member States to develop holistic, country-owned, sustainable and interoperable civil registration, vital statistics and identity management systems. UNDP is working to increase the number of countries that address legal identity issues as a foundational pillar of national development plans and strategies and ensure that everyone, without exception, has access to essential public goods and services.

The required expertise includes but is not limited to legal framework revision around legal identity, development of national strategy, business process improvement of the entire legal identity ecosystem (CRVS, health, education, Judiciary, voter registry, tax registry, passport etc.), governance of identity management system, as well as development and upgrading of critical ICT infrastructure that enables digitalization of legal identity management system, in the context of Digital Public Infrastructure.

 

4. Local Governance (and Local Action)

UNDP supports local governance processes and works with all local stakeholders as essential partners for SDG achievement . UNDP knows that local and regional governments are critical in turning Agenda 2030 and the SDGs from a global vision into a local reality, but we also recognize the importance of listening and directly engaging local communities, the private sector and other local actors to co-create locally led portfolios for sustainable development. From gender equality and climate action to quality education and health care, subnational authorities with other local actors are best positioned to respond to the communities' priorities and needs, serving as a natural integrator where socio-economic issues, the environment, and cultures interlink.

 

5. Public Sector Strengthening (and Civil Service Reforms)

Public administration in the 21st century is undergoing dramatic change, not only in advanced economies but also in many parts of the developing world. Problems faced by governments are increasingly complex and global rather than simple, linear, and national in focus. The COVID-19 pandemic, the nature and climate crises, and the food and energy crises brought on by the ongoing conflicts highlight the need for enhanced, dynamic, more inclusive, and innovative public sector and civil service capabilities. UNDP supports the strengthening of the public sector and civil service drawing on a range of public management models and tools that are appropriate to different contexts while putting the needs and interests of people at the heart of reform. We work to strengthen inclusive, accountable, and effective public administrations and civil service institutions with improved capacities and capabilities for policy coherence, anticipating, adapting, and learning, harnessing citizen initiatives and innovation, and governing data and digital platforms. At a moment of renewed focus on the central importance of an effective, inclusive, and responsive public sector, UNDP is also working to advance a new generation of gender-responsive public institutions through the Gender Equality SEAL for Public Institutions, and through strengthening data and research on gender equality in the public service.

 

Democratic institutions and processes

6. Electoral cycle support

Hundreds of countries annually conduct elections to choose national, local, and regional representation. UNDP supports many of them to organize credible, inclusive, peaceful elections and is the largest provider of electoral assistance in the UN system assisting an average of 60 countries each year. Through this support, the organization emphasizes respect for human rights and gender equality and pays particular attention to the threats to electoral integrity and credibility, such as information pollution. UNDP does not see electoral cycle support as an end goal in itself but integrates it into broader efforts to strengthen inclusive political processes for progressive societal change.

Through strategic partnerships with other UN entities, such as the Electoral Assistance Division in the UN Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs, UN Women, and many other UN and non-UN partners. Most UNDP electoral assistance is delivered through projects implemented working directly with Electoral Management Bodies to strengthen their capacity to conduct inclusive, peaceful, and credible elections. UNDP also works with national governments and civil society organizations to advance women's political participation in the electoral process and to prevent violence against women in politics.

Working at the global level, UNDP develops and combines lessons learned in national-level projects and feeds them into the global and regional policy dialogue and into the development of new projects that reflect the latest best practices in electoral assistance and electoral administration. It also promotes global capacity development (such as via the Building Resources in Democratic Governance and Elections project – BRIDGE) and knowledge tools such as the ACE Electoral Knowledge Network.

 

7. Parliamentary support

Parliaments have crucial constitutional mandates concerning law-making, oversight, and representation and play a critical role in advancing sustainable development, including on issues related to budgeting, finance and debt, climate change mitigation and adaptation, green transitions and digitalization. They provide an essential forum for diverse parts of society to engage in policymaking, express their views, voice concerns, and demand accountability.

In many countries, however, there is an urgent need to reform and improve the functioning of parliaments, making them more representative, open, and accountable. Effective political institutions, such as parliaments and political parties, are central to advancing robust systems of democratic governance. Leveraging its unique position as a trusted partner, UNDP works with parliaments around the world to strengthen their capacities to fulfill their institutional responsibilities and to work more effectively as part of a system of partners, including with national ministries, local governments, independent oversight bodies, and civil society. This support helps ensure that elections, national planning, budgeting, and law-making efforts are more inclusive, gender-responsive, and risk-informed.

 

8. Women's political participation

Gender equality and women's empowerment remain critical development issues in many countries worldwide. Achieving women's representation in elected institutions in equal proportion to men is essential to establishing the credibility and legitimacy of parliaments, national assemblies, and local governments. However, even though women comprise half of the world's population, they only make up about 20 percent of parliamentary representation.

UNDP works with governments worldwide to combat discriminatory legislation and policies and improve gender equality outcomes in policymaking by creating structures and strategic plans to enhance women's political participation and gender equality, including through the use of temporary special measures (TSMs).

Barriers to women's participation in governance, including patriarchal gender norms, continue to create a challenging environment. In contexts of closing democratic space and a backlash against gender equality, UNDP is well positioned with its knowledge of the political context and the breadth of its programming to respond smartly to ensure that programming and policy advice builds on astute political analysis. UNDP seeks to increase the number of countries with strategies/programmes/initiatives to advance women's political participation in the electoral process and prevent violence against women in politics. It also works to introduce initiatives at the local level that strengthen dialogue mechanisms and enhance policy spaces to enable gender equality advocates and civil society to promote gender equality and women's political participation.

 

Open and inclusive public sphere

9. Civic space and civic engagement

Promoting civic engagement is integral to the work of UNDP across all signature solutions. This includes improving the enabling environment for civil society, strengthening civil society itself, ensuring there are spaces for citizens to influence decision-making processes, and creating an environment of transparency with healthy information ecosystems and access to information.

Through policy advice and programmatic support, UNDP promotes people's participation from all sectors of society in implementing and following up on the 2030 Agenda. It seeks to create inclusive spaces for civic engagement while strengthening the capacity of civil society actors to work in multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilize and share knowledge, financial resources, expertise, and technology. UNDP also works with countries to introduce or improve legislative or regulatory measures that advance the realization of fundamental freedoms related to civic space, especially freedom of expression, freedom of peaceful assembly, and freedom of association.

This work also includes interventions that promote women's leadership and equal access to participation opportunities in the public sphere. Specific and targeted activities are designed to ensure other groups often marginalized – such as for instance people from Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, and Transgender (LGBTI+) communities, ethnic and religious minorities, persons with disabilities, and indigenous peoples – are included in decision-making processes.

Through its many projects and initiatives, UNDP seeks to remove barriers preventing the active and meaningful participation of specific population groups in governance, with an emphasis on women, and women organizations, movements and networks, young people, and youth organizations, movements and networks, and other historically marginalized population groups like persons with disabilities, displaced people and refugees. The barriers may include capacities (technical, financial, economic) and social norms.

 

10. Disability inclusion

Leaving no one behind, including persons with disabilities, is a key direction of change in UNDP's Strategic Plan 2022 – 2025.

As the UN's development arm, UNDP champions disability-inclusive development, grounding our work in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the SDGs as mutually reinforcing frameworks. Guided by the United Nations Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS), our twin-track approach to disability inclusion programming entails mainstreaming and providing targeted support to member states across s a variety of initiatives, programmes and projects. These aims are supported not only by UNDP's own policy and programmatic work but also by our participation in the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Multi-Partner Trust MPTF (UNPRPD MPTF). This unique partnership brings together UN entities, governments and organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs) to advance the implementation of the CRPD and disability-inclusive SDGs at the country level around the world. UNDP hosts the technical secretariat of the UNPRPD MPTF within the Governance Team. UNDP's work on disability inclusion focuses on three major areas:

· Leading work on cross-sectoral issues with transformational potential for persons with disabilities – e.g. legal and institutional reform and strengthening OPDs' capacities to meaningfully engage in political and decision-making processes.

· Mainstreaming disability inclusion into specific sectors of work highlighted in UNDP's strategic plan, including - among others - gender and climate action.

· Supporting UN system-wide coordinated action on disability, participating in interagency coordination mechanisms and elevating disability inclusion in key multilateral fora, e.g. HLPF.

 

11. Media development

Access to information and freedom of expression are indispensable to secure people's ability to receive reliable information, and essential for meaningful citizen participation in the conduct of public affairs. These, in turn, require journalists who can safely produce quality content irrespective of their gender, nationality, ethnicity, race, language, religion, or any other status as well as media outlets that can operate with sufficient resources and without undue interference. The past few decades have seen a global revolution in how people access, consume, and share information. These transformations have brought about opportunities but also challenges that intersect with longer-standing challenges to media pluralism, freedom, and independence.

UNDP's media-related initiatives can be classed under three broad and interconnected areas of engagement (i) promoting enabling environments normative, legal, and regulatoryconducive to free and professional media; (ii) leveraging the potential of media outlets to be actors for peace and development; and (iii) developing the capacities of social actors and governments to use media channels to achieve specific development aims. These three areas of engagement encompass UNDP's ability and potential to work holistically with a range of actors and institutions in support of the media's role in governance, sustainable development, and peace. UNDP media-related activities span an extensive range of programmatic areas, covering themes as diverse as the accountability and responsiveness of state institutions, environmental issues, climate change, and gender equality, to mention only a few. One of UNDP's clear strengths and comparative advantages in working with the media is its ability to engage on a broad range of key development challenges aligned with its expertise and mandate, whether on issues of good governance, peacebuilding, SDG implementation, or equality and inclusion.

 

12. Information integrity

There is growing evidence that information pollution is causing harm, including democratic backsliding, human rights violations, and social and political polarization, This is true even in advanced digital societies with robust democratic institutions. UNDP has a diverse portfolio of information integrity programming in a range of country contexts, many of which suffer from conflict, weak governments structures, and other fragilities. The impact of information pollution in these contexts is potentially even more alarming yet is under-studied. Furthermore, as this is an emerging field, many policy and programme responses being deployed have not undergone rigorous testing, and their intended and unintended impacts still need to be fully understood.

Given its global governance mandate and portfolio, UNDP has a significant interest in bridging this gap and ensuring that the impacts of information pollution and the potential responses to it in a diversity of contexts are better understood and considered in global policy conversations on the future of the information ecosystem.

UNDP is developing strategies and working with a broad range of partners to address disinformation's key drivers and enablers while protecting fundamental rights to information, freedom of expression, and participation in the conduct of public affairs. UNDP's information integrity programming also addresses gendered disinformation that amplifies misogyny, discrimination, and violence and often fuels backlash against gender equality.

 

13. Youth empowerment

UNDP plays an essential role in the promotion, coordination and coherence of the United Nations agenda on youth. UNDP is committed to promoting the rights of future generations and amplifying young people's voices in decision-making and the future of their communities through capacity development, youth political participation and support to young innovators and climate activists. UNDP recognizes that young people can be positive agents of change and represent an immense and valuable potential that governments, civil society, and institutions should nurture and invest in. UNDP seeks to enhance those aspects required for vibrant democratic governance, including by advancing programming and policy efforts focused on youth empowerment and meaningful engagement in peace and development processes.

Because young women and men are a significant force for sustainable development and key agents for social change, economic growth, and technological innovation, UNDP promotes and supports their empowerment. This is done by promoting fully inclusive governance processes, increasing youth participation in decision-making, ramping up youth employment, engaging young people in peacebuilding processes and peace infrastructure programmes, protecting young people's rights, and ensuring young people are a part of SDG integration, implementation, and monitoring.

UNDP also supports the capacity development of young people and youth-led organizations and the development of youth caucuses in government, parliament, and other bodies to be able to engage in dialogue and influence public decision-making processes. UNDP engages with relevant stakeholders through outreach, advocacy, thought leadership, global networks and constituencies, and policy dialogues. UNDP supports global efforts to meet the Paris Agreement goals and the Sustainable Development Goals and recognizes the crucial role that young people play in advocating for human rights, including the right to a healthy environment and solutions to the climate crisis.

 

Integrating governance principles in development

14. Energy Governance

Energy is essential for social and economic development. Good energy governance is needed to ensure a just energy transition that brings people out of poverty, reduces social inequalities, supports human rights, and serves the broader public interest rather than just that of specific groups.

The commitment to "leave no one behind" requires increasing energy access to those who are furthest behind, most challenging to reach, and living in crisis situations. It also requires improving energy efficiency and accelerating the energy transition by capitalizing on clean energy technologies, innovating business models, and developing new strategies for private sector investments. In this context, UNDP and its partners have pledged to provide clean and affordable energy for 500 million more people by 2025 and to ensure everyone is plugged into some form of electricity by 2030.

UNDP works to increase access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, increase the global rate of efficiency improvements and increase the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. We do this by strengthening the capacities and capabilities of institutions to ensure they are responsive, accountable, trustworthy, transparent, and able to address intersecting challenges and opportunities in the energy sector. We also focus on developing or supporting legal and regulatory frameworks that promote renewable energy, encourage private investments, support new clean energy innovations and foster innovative business models for the energy sector.

As civic engagement and empowerment play a critical role in supporting an energy transition, UNDP also works with governments to empower citizens and communities to participate in problem diagnosis and co-create energy solutions. The voices of women, youth, indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and others who are often excluded from public policymaking yet most impacted must be incorporated into energy decision-making processes.

Lastly, UNDP works to strengthen appropriate oversight mechanisms so they can perform their important role in the energy governance of the 21st century by ensuring compliance with fundamental rights and standards. These include national parliaments and their committees, independent agencies, ombudspersons, human rights commissions, anticorruption agencies, investigation and judiciary bodies, and consumer commissions.

 

15. Environmental Governance

As recognized in Agenda 2030, governance and institutions play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable development. Strengthening governance systems and systematically integrating governance principles of inclusion, accountability and responsiveness in environmental policies and programming, including related to critical minerals, is critical for the structural transformations that UNDP's Strategic Plan seeks to support.

 

SDG 16/Governance Data and Analytics

16. Governance Data and Analytics

UNDP, through its Global Policy Centre on Governance, facilitates access to data and statistics, methodologies and research to inform evidence-based policy making to address structural governance issues that impede the achievement of sustainable development. The Centre generates analysis and insights on countries that are making progress on different dimensions of governance, supports the development of internationally comparable methodologies for governance data collection and reporting, and supports collection of timely, reliable and quality data on governance. UNDP has a particular focus on supporting data collection, reporting and capacity development on UNDP custodian indicators for SDG 16 (on participation and representation, inclusive and responsive decision-making, and access to justice) and supporting the implementation of the SDG 16 Survey Initiative with UN partners. The Centre works closely with National Statistics Offices on governance measurement, in partnership with UNDP country offices and regional hubs, to inform evidence-based policy making on governance issues. This includes supporting capacity development (e.g. through regional virtual training programmes and national workshops), engaging in support on implementation of the SDG 16 Survey Initiative, support to reporting on UNDP custodian indicators on SDG 16. To strengthen global methodologies on governance measurement, the Centre also supports the Praia Group on Governance Statistics to develop tools and methodologies .

 

INDICATIVE SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED WORK FOR ALL PROFILES

Advisory Functions:

· Provide strategic and substantive expertise and leadership in all tasks related to the subject areas;

· Provide timely advice on issues and challenges related to subject areas;

· Advise senior UN leadership and relevant partners in subsectors related to subject area;

· Guide and provide technical oversight of the formulation, implementation, or evaluation of targeted programmatic engagement on subject area, and identify specific entry points, good practice or lessons learned for UNDP strategic engagement;

· Provide leadership and expertise to develop resources, tools, and/or trainings related to subject areas;

· Support the design and delivery of capacity building programmes and initiatives.

 

Programme Management:

· Provide strategic and substantive leadership in the coordination and implementation of programmes to support subject area;

· Develop and implement innovative approaches and ideas to support subject area;

· Ensure that cross-cutting themes such as gender, human rights, conflict resolution and environment are incorporated into programmes and projects on subject areas, as well as promote complementarities of initiatives in the CO with a strategic and conflict-sensitive approach;

· Seek early and coordinated response to challenges and bottlenecks;

· Supervise project performance ensuring proper planning, benchmarking and target setting both substantively and financially;

· Ensure accurate and timely reporting of programmes and projects.

 

Strategic Partnership Building and Coordination:

· Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with relevant stakeholders (national and international);

· Ensure effective consultation with representatives of government, UN Agencies, civil society stakeholders, and the donor community to identify and strengthen programmatic complementariness and synergies;

· Establish strong working relationship with donors and mobilize resources to achieve outcomes linked to the thematic areas of the unit;

· Promote and communicate activities related to supporting the subject areas;

· Support outreach efforts, including campaigns, related to the subject areas;

· Explore and develop joint UN programming and initiatives where appropriate. · Perform other functions as requested by management.

 

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:

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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As a team member, participate in engagement planning activities that include engagement-specific risk assessment, determination of engagement objectives, scope and procedures and for own assigned segment(s) of the approved engagement plan: - Execute the relevant procedures to achieve the specific engagement objectives. - Prepare working papers in TeamMate, adequately evidencing the work performed to achieve the specific engagement objectives.  - Develop observations clearly describing what was found vis-à-vis the specific engagement objectives, the criteria used, root cause(s) of what was found, consequence(s) and corrective actions. - Validate and confirm factual accuracy of observations through discussions with appropriate level of client staff and other relevant means of corroboration. - Develop inputs to engagement reports in conformance with OIAI reporting requirements.   II.  As a team leader: - Execute engagement planning activities that include engagement-specific risk assessment, determination of engagement objectives, scope and procedures with some support from a team member if needed. - Execute the above-described duties of a team member for each assigned segment of the approved engagement plan. - Oversee and review the work of team members, ensuring compliance with OIAI standards and practices, factual accuracy of observations and adequacy of work done to support achievement of the engagement objective. - Prepare draft engagement report, incorporating inputs from team members, responses from clients and feedback from peers. - Communicate timely and effectively with the Audit Chief on the team performance, the status of the engagement, the issues impacting them, and the steps taken. III.  Assist in monitoring the implementation of agreed actions and in the review and assessment of the adequacy of corrective actions taken by the clients. IV.  Carrying out other task as may be assigned by OIAI management, including contributing to OIAI's risk-based work planning activities, development of professional internal audit policies, procedures, and change initiatives. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have? - Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, economics, accounting, risk management, information technology, or another related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with at least seven years of qualifying audit experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. - Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent may be accepted in lieu of CIA. - At least five years of progressively responsible relevant professional experience in internal and/or external auditing in either government, non-profit organizations, and/or the private sector (with at least three years at international level) is required. - Experience of working in developing countries and international development is highly desirable. - Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft office suite including Excel and Power of BI, Electronic working paper software such as AutoAudit and TeamMate, Computer assisted audit techniques such as ACL and IDEA, Enterprise Resource Planning systems is considered as an advantage. - Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another UN language is considered as an advantage.   For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). UNICEF competencies required for these posts are? - Builds and maintains partnerships (2) - Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (2) - Drive to achieve results for impact (2) - Innovates and embraces change (2) - Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)   - Thinks and acts strategically (2) - Works collaboratively with others (2) During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. Click here to learn more about UNICEF's values and competencies. UNICEF is here to serve the world's most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Remarks: UNICEF's active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance.  Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station, which will be facilitated by UNICEF, is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment, without compensation, if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained, or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:  - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). 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09/05/2024 - 16/05/2024
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UNDP Internship, Sustainable Finance Data Analyst

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Background UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   The UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) brings together UNDP's financial expertise to harness public and private capital for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- supporting governments, investors and businesses in reaching climate, social impact and sustainability targets. Its work drives systemic change towards a sustainable financial architecture that benefits people and the planet.   Through the SFH, UNDP has been increasing its engagement in global financial and economic policy making through the work carried out in regulatory and market-based networks and different forums (I.e., G7, G20, UN's FfD process, etc.). UNDP has been assisting the G20 Presidencies in the implementation of their G20 priorities, including by providing the Secretariat of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) since 2021 and housing and convening the implementation mechanism for the [G20 Sustainable Finance Technical Assistance Action Plan (TAAP).](https://g20sfwg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TAAP_One-Pager_vf.pdf) The TAAP is a key initiative endorsed by the G20 leaders at the New Delhi Summit 2023 to enhance capacity building, raise awareness for sustainable finance, and strengthen efforts towards implementing the G20 SFWG Transition Finance Framework.   The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is seeking interns to conduct research supporting the implementation of the G20 Technical Assistance Action Plan implementation as well as other G20 SFWG duties.  The intern will focus on collecting, organizing, analyzing and presenting qualitative and quantitative data from various online sources to inform the TAAP implementation and other G20-related engagements.    Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Sustainable Finance Policy Specialist, the intern is expected to:    Data Collection and Integration:  - Develop and implement data collection strategies, including but not limited to web scraping, API integration, and manual data gathering, to compile information from relevant websites, databases, and online resources related to sustainable finance capacity-building initiatives.  - Collaborate with the mapping team to identify key data points and information to be collected, such as program titles, descriptions, target audiences, delivery methods, and topics covered.  - Clean, preprocess, and organize the collected data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compatibility with the mapping database structure.  - Assist in the integration of the collected data into the comprehensive database of sustainable finance capacity-building initiatives.  Data Analysis and Validation:  - Conduct exploratory data analysis to identify patterns, trends, and insights within the collected data on sustainable finance capacity-building initiatives.  - Support the mapping team in validating and updating the collected data through periodic checks and comparisons with other data sources.  - Assist in the analysis of the mapping results to identify strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities in the current capacity-building landscape for scaling up sustainable finance.    Data Visualization and Reporting:  - Create visualizations, dashboards, and reports to effectively communicate the findings and insights derived from the collected data on sustainable finance capacity-building initiatives.  - Contribute to the development of presentations and other communication materials to share the findings of the mapping exercise with relevant stakeholders.  Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:  - Contribute to the documentation of the data collection, analysis, and visualization processes, including the development of user guides, scripts, and methodologies.  - Participate in knowledge sharing sessions and collaborate with other team members to exchange ideas, best practices, and lessons learned related to data analysis and mapping of sustainable finance capacity building initiatives.    Competencies Good interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiatives.  Commitment to UNDP's mission, vision, and values.  Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age differences.  Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.   Required Skills and Experience - Current enrolment in a graduate program (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field such as computer science, data science, economics, or a related discipline. Or having graduated with a university degree in international development or other related and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.  - Strong programming skills in languages commonly used for web scraping, such as Python, R, or JavaScript.   - Experience with web scraping tools and libraries, such as Beautiful Soup, Scrapy, or Selenium.   - Familiarity with data cleaning, preprocessing, and database management techniques.   - Knowledge of data formats such as JSON, CSV, and XML.   - Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.   - Familiarity with sustainable finance concepts and frameworks is a plus.   - Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.    This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:  - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).  - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support).  - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):  - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.  - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 
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09/05/2024 - 19/05/2024
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Sustainable Finance Policy Internship

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Background UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).   The UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub (SFH) brings together UNDP's financial expertise to harness public and private capital for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- supporting governments, investors and businesses in reaching climate, social impact and sustainability targets. Its work drives systemic change towards a sustainable financial architecture that benefits people and the planet.   Through the SFH, UNDP has been increasing its engagement in global financial and economic policy making through the work carried out in regulatory and market-based networks and different forums (I.e., G7, G20, UN's FfD process, etc.). UNDP has been assisting the G20 Presidencies in the implementation of their G20 priorities, including by providing the Secretariat of the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group since 2021 and housing and convening the implementation mechanism for the [G20 Sustainable Finance Technical Assistance Action Plan (TAAP).](https://g20sfwg.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TAAP_One-Pager_vf.pdf) The TAAP is a key initiative endorsed by the G20 leaders at the New Delhi Summit 2023 to enhance capacity building, raise awareness for sustainable finance, and strengthen efforts towards implementing the G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) Transition Finance Framework.   The UNDP is seeking interns to conduct research supporting the implementation of the G20 Technical Assistance Action Plan implementation as well as other G20 SFWG duties.  The intern will contribute to this goal by conducting research, collecting and analysing data, and assisting in the preparation of reports.    Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Sustainable Finance Policy Specialist, the intern is expected to:    Research:  Research and identify relevant  providers of capacity building on sustainable finance related topics.  Develop a tagging system to create a comprehensive database of these initiatives.  Assist in the analysis of the mapping results to identify strengths, weaknesses and opportunities in the current capacity building landscape for scaling up sustainable finance.  Develop research content showcasing a strong knowledge and understanding of the sustainable finance policies and regulations within the G20 countries.    Writing & Editing:  Contribute to the development of reports, presentations, and other communication materials to share the findings of the mapping exercise with relevant stakeholders.  Draft and edit a range of materials, including blog posts, brochures, presentations, and supporting documents for procurement and events.  Stakeholder engagement:  Support the TAAP team in engaging with capacity building providers and other stakeholders to gather additional insights and facilitate collaboration.  Write meeting minutes for calls with external partners (ministry of finance, central banks, international organizations, financial institutions, etc.).    Competencies Functional Competencies:  Excellent writing and editing skills in English required.  Good interpersonal skills: being able to listen and collaborate with a wide range of players, being able to work independently, being pro-active and taking initiatives.  Knowledge of finance, and/or sustainable finance is an asset.    Corporate Competencies:  Commitment to UNDP's mission, vision, and values.  Sensitivity to cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality, and age differences.  Highest standards of integrity, discretion, and loyalty.    Required Skills and Experience Current enrolment in a graduate program (Master's or Ph.D.) in a relevant field such as sustainable finance, economics, environmental studies, international development or other relevant streams or having graduated with a university degree in international development or other related and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation.  Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from various sources.  Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).  Familiarity with sustainable finance concepts, frameworks, and initiatives is desirable.  Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with strong organizational and time management skills.    This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:  - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).  - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support).  - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):  - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.  - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 
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08/05/2024 - 19/05/2024
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UN Women: Ethics Analyst - P2

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Background: UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. This post is located in the ethics function, which assists the Executive Director in ensuring that UN Women personnel observe and perform their functions with the highest standards of integrity through fostering a culture of ethics, transparency, accountability and mutual respect. The Ethics Analyst reports to the Ethics Advisor, who reports directly to the Executive Director.  The Ethics Analyst will support the Ethics Advisor in core mandated activities including developing and delivering ethics training, the provision of ethics advice, the administration of UN Women's Protection Against Retaliation Policy, policy support and other tasks within the ethics function's mandate as directed by the Ethics Advisor. The duration of the assignment is for 364 days. Whereas an external candidate will be offered a temporary appointment, subject to release agreements, staff members in UN Women may be administered as a temporary assignment and staff members in the UN Common system may be administered under a loan arrangement.   Responsibilities: Facilitate and substantively contribute to Ethics awareness and training: - Develop and deliver training and awareness-raising programmes on ethical issues, in coordination with the relevant internal stakeholders; - Engage in communications aimed at highlighting UN Women's commitment to an ethical organizational culture; - Maintain and periodically update the ethics intranet tab; - Assist the Ethics Advisor in coordinating and representing the ethics function in internal working groups/partnerships; - Assist the Ethics Advisor in activities related to the Ethics Panel of the United Nations, Ethics Network of Multilateral Organisations and other related inter-agency fora.   Provide substantive Ethics advice: - Assist in monitoring the ethics mailbox and providing timely and confidential advice and guidance to UN Women personnel regarding ethical behavior, standards of conduct and conflicts of interest; - Assist in the management of ethics data related to cases and data analysis related to the ethics function's annual report on its activities; - Assist in the development of ethics guidance material; - Assist in policy development and standard setting.   Contribute to the Protection against retaliation (PaR):  - Advise UN Women personnel on UN Women's PaR Policy and internal UN Women grievance mechanisms; - Assist in conducting preliminary reviews of PaR requests and drafting determinations; - Assist in reviewing investigation reports and drafting final retaliation determinations.   The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the ethics function and the Organization. Competencies : Core Values: - Integrity; - Professionalism; - Respect for Diversity. Core Competencies: - Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues; - Accountability; - Creative Problem Solving; - Effective Communication; - Inclusive Collaboration; - Stakeholder Engagement; - Leading by Example. Please visit [this link](https://www.unwomen.org/-/media/headquarters/attachments/sections/about us/employment/un-women-values-and-competencies-framework-en.pdf?la=en&vs=637) for more information on UN Women's Values and Competencies Framework:    Functional Competencies: - Knowledge and understanding of the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics, integrity, and human resources. - Ability to understand the importance of maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive documents. - Ability to quickly analyze complex fact patterns and provide comprehensive and confidential ethics advice. - Research, analytical and problem-solving skills, in particular, on ethics-related issues at organizational and individual levels.  - Knowledge of public sector or business ethics and anti-corruption issues, policies and practices.  - Ability to provide education and training on ethics, UN Women values and standards and promote personnel awareness of ethical behaviour and decision-making.    Education and Certification: - Master's degree or equivalent in law, ethics, international affairs, communications, corporate compliance, human resources management or a related field is required. - A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience: - At least two years of progressively responsible work experience in ethics, law, human resources management, communications or related fields. - Experience in delivering training is required. - UN system experience, especially in an ethics function, is desirable. - Experience in maintaining a website and developing digital communications tools is desirable.   Languages: - Fluency in English is required. - Fluency in Spanish is highly desirable.   Statements : In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.   Diversity and inclusion: At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women 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. If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application. UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women's policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position:  - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost).  - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](http://www.cinfo.ch/en/job-application-support).  - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to  the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.):  - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility.  - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here: [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.​ 
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08/05/2024 - 22/05/2024
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Programme Specialist, Maternal Nutrition - P3

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 Nutrition To date, progress has been slow on improving access to nutritious diets, essential nutrition services and positive nutrition and care practices adolescent girls and women need to live full, healthy and equal lives. This is reflected in the high rates of undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies and anemia, which have barely decreased in the last two decades. Despite these challenges, evidence is mounting and momentum for women's nutrition is growing at global, regional and national level. Anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies can be prevented, even among girls and women living in the most challenging circumstances.  To harness this momentum, UNICEF launched an ?Improving Maternal Nutrition Acceleration Plan' in March 2024, to prevent malnutrition and anaemia during pregnancy. It aims to fast-track the delivery of a package of essential services, reaching 16 million women across 16 priority countries by the end of 2025: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Madagascar, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines, Rwanda, Somalia, Sri Lanka and the United Republic of Tanzania. The essential package of services will largely be delivered via antenatal care (ANC), a critical platform for delivery of services, health promotion, and disease prevention during pregnancy. It represents a unique opportunity for early detection and management of diseases, micronutrient deficiencies, malaria, and other health conditions which otherwise could jeopardize the health of mothers and their babies. Part of the essential package of services will be the delivery of multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS), which contains 15 essential vitamins and minerals and has been proven to have significant benefits for mother and baby when taken during pregnancy. The introduction of MMS can be used as a catalyst to strengthen overall ANC service delivery, to update national guidelines, and to improve training of community-based health and nutrition workers for quality service provision.   How can you make a difference? To help meet UNICEFs ambitious agenda set out in the Acceleration Plan, this role will support current HQ staff for implementation of the Plan, across the 16 countries. The role will support effective and efficient knowledge management and communication, including: supporting countries to develop robust monitoring and learning; working with country and regional offices to strengthen the policy environment and developing localized advocacy plans; documenting qualitative aspects of maternal nutrition service delivery and how the scale up of MMS is being used as a catalyst for  scaling up and improving the quality of service provision, including at community level; supporting donor reporting; supporting the development of social and behavior change materials and training; working with Supply Division in supporting countries in forecasting their supply needs ensuring that countries have timely delivery of the required commodities; and participating in end-line documentation of key lessons learned for scale-up.   To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have to? Knowledge generation, management and dissemination - Assist the HQ team in their efforts to support the 16 countries, and relevant regional offices, to implement and deliver on the 5 strategic results outlined in the Acceleration Plan. - Support the HQ team to work closely with PG health and contribute to the generation and documentation of key lessons learned for best practices and processes for the scale-up of maternal nutrition, through delivery of the essential package of nutrition services within antenatal care; thereby facilitating organizational learning and increasing efficiency and effectiveness. - Support the HQ team to coordinate and provide guidance to countries on relevant evidence generation activities including the delivery of activities outlined in the inception reports, monitoring and learning plans, integration of indicators into national information systems, and key documentation, to help guide the regional and country offices throughout the Acceleration Plan period (2024-2025) - Assist the HQ team in working closely with Supply Division to support countries in their forecasting, procurement and management of required supplies, Multiple Micronutrient Supplements (MMS), weighing scales, MUAC tapes, etc. and provide regular input into the recently developed dashboard for MMS. - Support the organization of webinars and seminars to exchange lessons learned for best practice for scale-up, and problem-solve across countries, as required. - Participate in the preparation of, and making professional contribution to, programme reports required for management, donors, programme analysis, annual reports, etc. Communications and networking support - Assist with the production of communication products (In collaboration with DGCA colleagues) for advocacy and resource mobilization efforts, assist in drafting and editing articles, briefing notes, human interest stories and other information materials for both internal and external use, as appropriate.    - Support the HQ team in ensuring that all advocacy and communications materials avoid a product-focussed approach (the delivery of MMS), instead emphasising the importance of implementing the package of essential services outlined in the Acceleration plan, for holistic and sustainable improvements in maternal nutrition.  - Establish and/or maintain an up-to-date documentation repository for communication materials including publications, press releases and clippings, photographs, audio-visual materials, web resources, etc. - Assist the HQ team in working with key external organizations to align advocacy events and common messaging, including joint events, statements and products. - Help to expand UNICEF Nutrition Section's work on increasing and maintaining attention on maternal nutrition issues. Grant management and partnerships support - Support the preparation and submission of proposals and concept notes to donors. - Develop and maintain a tracking system to track concept note submission, agreement receipts and grant information for partnerships for fundraising efforts for the Acceleration Plan. - Help coordinate the development of partnership reports, including collating inputs from implementing offices.   The following minimum requirements: - A university degree is required in nutritional science, public health, public policy, international development or social sciences, and/or related field is required. - A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience at the national/and or international levels related to programme management, planning, grant management and/or project management is required. - Experience in planning and monitoring projects - Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as editing skills, including the ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to diverse audiences. - Familiarity with designing and implementing advocacy strategies, including those related to women's nutrition. - Administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in effective and efficient manner. - Ability to work under pressure and respond to deadlines without sacrificing quality. - 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. Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.   This is how cinfo can support you in the application process for this specific position: - Application preparation: Before you apply for this position: Improve your application documents by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). Our coaches are here to help tailor your application to the requirements of the job (service provided at your own cost). - Interview preparation: When invited to the interview: Prepare for the interview by registering for a [Job Application Support](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/get-support/career-support-in-international-cooperation/job-application-support-in-international-cooperation). - Additional services for  Swiss nationals who get invited to the selection process (written test, interview, assessment centre, etc.): - Let us know by writing to recruitment@cinfo.ch. We flag matching applications to HR partners and SDC/SECO for visibility. - Benefit from free interview/assessment preparation by registering here : [Interview and Assessment Centre Preparation for Jobs in Multilateral Organisations](https://www.cinfo.ch/en/individuals/find-a-job/positioning-swiss-nationals-in-multilateral-organisations/interview-and-assessment-centre-preparation-for-jobs-in-multilateral-organisations). Our coaches stand ready to help prepare for upcoming interview/assessment centre.
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07/05/2024 - 21/05/2024
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