Application period 18-Aug-2023 to 17-Sep-2023 Functional Responsibilities: Under direct supervision of the Fund Director and in coordination with the Senior Fund and Program Managers and the ETP Secretariat the incumbent supported by the Platform Secretariat team will be responsible for performing the following tasks: * Platform implementation and management * Lead the establishment and management of the Platform Secretariat team and the partnerships directly and indirectly contributing to the Platform and its activities. * Oversee guide and manage the Platform including all of its activities and structures agreements and coordination arrangements including annual forums learning academy thematic committees twinning arrangements governance meetings and all other activities of the Platform. * Guide the Platform’s technical financial programming and coordination functions and execute the Platform’s implementation plans in collaboration with partners as defined in the Platform’s Project Implementation Manual to ensure timely delivery of the Platform’s activities. * Ensure effective relationship management with the Platform’s partners and establish and maintain productive relationships with the Platform stakeholders regularly expanding the stakeholder relationships. * Set up the arrangements for the Platform including its Thematic Committees and provide guidance for effective operation of the committees in collaboration with their thematic leads and ensure that the set objectives performance measurements standards and results meet the Platform’s anticipated results expectations providing and complementing time execution of the Committee's services. * Design and implement twinning programmes to foster the anticipated exchange of knowledge experience and good practices crowding in and nurturing collaboration with partners and oversee the execution of these arrangements in view of the expected results. * Manage and facilitate the preparation of programme documents and terms of reference for contractors consultants staff of the Platform Secretariat among other specific contracting services required to deliver Platform’s activities. * Ensuring that the governing arrangement meet the expectations of the Platform partners arrange for the Governing Body events and support the Governing Body in all of its activities by providing secretariat services for the Governing Body enabling the greater range of members’ participation in the Platform. * Develop the Platform’s sustainability plan which will set the path for the Platform to move to its permanent institutional arrangement including financing arrangements and agree on these with the governing body. * Coordinate and ensure alignment of the Platform’s activities and coherence with other just transition facilities in Southeast Asia. * Act as a go-to-coordinator for the Platform represent the Platform Secretariat provide leadership in expansion of the Platform’s relevance and effectiveness and expanding its partnerships and reach and oversee the Platform’s capacity to meet its results expectations as a coordinator of Just Transition programs in the region strategizing and implementing relevant plans and activities. * Operations Planning and Oversight * Prepare timely and accurate project tracking analysis of outputs and reporting in close coordination with ETP Fund Management and Support Services. * Plan develop and manage the project personnel/technical experts with the skills to implement effective communication strategy in engaging with all relevant stakeholders and managing the knowledge resources of the Platform. * Develop and submit reports on the activities of the Platform including quarterly Semi- and Annual reports that contain its results-based monitoring framework budget utilisation and resource planning updates and reports on the events and plans. * Take responsibility for the implementation of the JCT Platform implementation and daily operational running in accordance with its terms of reference in all aspects continually providing innovative and agile leadership including for capturing emerging opportunities to generate greater impact. * Organization of Platform meetings capacity-building events and arrangement of logistical support * Plan and organize platform meetings local workshops and learning academy meetings for the Platform’s relevant stakeholder groups in close collaboration with partners. * Provide effective and timely logistic support for the organization of Platform’s events workshops and meetings. * Knowledge Management and Innovation * Lead the development and maintain oversight of the ETP/JCT online platform and relevant databases. * Contribute to the development and introduction of innovation to ensure ETP/JCT and UNOPS is continually incorporating best practice approaches. * Contribute to the dissemination and sharing of best practices and lessons learned for corporate development planning and knowledge building. * Plan implement and organise capacity building of personnel partners and stakeholders. * Other Assignments * Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of ETP. Education/Experience/Language requirements: Education * An advanced university degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) preferably in Economics Political Science Social Sciences Energy Studies Project Management Humanities or related field is required. * A first-level university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) in above-mentioned fields with two (2) additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of an advanced degree or higher degrees. * PRINCE 2 or similar project management certification will be an asset. Experience * A minimum seven (7) years of relevant project/programme management experience in leading/coordinating project implementation or related areas with an advanced degree is required. * Within relevant experience in coordinating complex environments multiple and diverse stakeholder groups generating coherency and collaboration experience working in an international organization or internationally (working outside the country of origin) is required. The following experiences are desirable but not essential: * Experience in just transition issue analysis or related development issues. * Experience in administration strategic planning and management strategic liaison donor or Partners coordination. * Experience in a senior management or advisory role. * Experience implementing strategic guidance on behalf of high-level officials. * Experience working in developing countries. * Experience in planning and applying Health & Safety procedures. * Experience in risk management for infrastructure implementation projects. * Experience in just energy transition. * Experience in the region of programme operation. * Experience working in UN agencies and/or UNOPS. Language Fluency in English is essential. Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities sexual orientations and abilities. We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us! Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.


Job Description The World at Abt Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task but we are driven by big challenges. We are a team of 3000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment energy and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas backgrounds and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game. To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world and we’ll do the same for you. Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance. The Opportunity Abt Associates seeks qualified Technical Leads/Sr. Technical Managers to supervise key technical components for the anticipated five-year USAID-funded Climate Change Adaptation opportunity in Indonesia. The opportunity’s objectives are to support GOI efforts to: * Integrate disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation in sub-national core development plans and investments; * Mobilize financing to advance urban climate resilience; * Strengthen systems for collection and application of climate data services and decision support tools to improve planning processes in target cities; * Advance Urban Nature-Based Solutions to Promote Climate Resilience. As a Technical Lead you will be responsible for day-to-day management and implementation of project technical activities and will act as a technical resource to the overall project coordinating key technical areas of the project managing technical teams and overseeing project/client relations. We are looking for senior-level professionals with specialization in the following areas: * Climate Change Adaption (particularly for urban settings) * Disaster Risk Reduction/Management * Sub-national Governance Strengthening (particularly related to issues of climate change/ disaster risk reduction and climate financing) * Mobilizing Financing and/or Public-Private Partnership (particularly for Climate Change Adaption/Disaster Risk Reduction related initiatives) * Gender Equity and Social Inclusion (particularly working with rural populations) * Climate and Weather Information Data Systems/ Services * Nature-based Solutions for Addressing Climate Change (particularly urban solutions) Core Responsibilities * Provide technical management over technical components to ensure that key project interventions are successfully implemented in accordance with the goal objectives and expected results of the project. * Provide high-quality technical products and services deliver required results and uses resources efficiently and cost-effectively. This includes timely preparation and submission of deliverables and coordination and oversight of technical teams to do the same. * Oversee and lead the technical teams in program planning (including development of implementation plans) implementation performance management reporting and deliverable. * Monitor the progress and pace of interventions implementation ensuring that project performance meets the expectations of USAID and clients and brings any issues and concerns regarding project implementation to the attention of the COP in timely manner. * Manage the work of subcontractors/sub-grantees implementing under respective project intermediate results and ensure that all program assistance is technically sound and appropriate. * Perform/contribute as a member of the project’s Senior Management Team (SMT). The SMT will provide overall technical leadership to ensure that project activities align with current best practice Indonesian government priorities and strategic frameworks and are well adapted to the context of each region. What We Value * A university degree in natural resources management urban planning disaster risk reduction business administration economics communications health and behavioral or social sciences or a related field is required. * A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in one or more of the relevant technical areas listed above and experience working for an internationally-funded project is preferred. * USAID experience is highly preferred. * Demonstrated leadership and management skills and ability working collaboratively and independently. * Demonstrated team player with effective cross-cultural interpersonal skills; able to develop and communicate a common vision among diverse partners and lead multidisciplinary teams. * Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts donor representative and senior-level staff. * Strong communications interpersonal and presentation skills. * Written and spoken fluency in English and Bahasa strongly desired. What We Offer We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits flexible schedules and professional development. Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits. Local candidates strongly encouraged to apply. Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.


Job Description 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. 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 Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) is responsible for providing leadership operational support and oversight of the United Nations security management system (UNSMS) globally. As a global leader in security risk management principles UNDSS enables the safe and effective delivery of United Nations programmes and activities in the most complex and challenging environments while maximizing precious resources. Yemen is currently a critical and complex context. The level of stress among the national staff and the international staff as well is very high. An international Stress Counsellor is needed for Yemen to implement an annual work plan of the stress counselling unit under the technical supervision of UNDSS/CISMU according to the activities described below for mitigating the impact of the stressful factors on the staff’s mental health and wellbeing. The stress counsellor is being sought to support the psychosocial and organizational behavior of UN staff in Yemen. Position Purpose Under the overall supervision of the Chief Security Adviser (CSA)/ Deputy CSA and the technical guidance of the CISMU Regional counsellor counsellor will administrate a wide range of stress management activities actively participating in emergency preparedness in the country in collaboration with UNDSS Crisis Management Team HR and UN medical services the stress Counsellor will develop and maintain a sustainable stress management system applicable to all UN Agencies operating in Yemen and improve the critical incident stress management preparedness of the UN security system in case of emergencies and provide efficient and effective psychological counselling to staff requiring support related to work-place difficulties or personal issues. A large emphasis is placed on extensive engagement with staff and promotion of staff well-being. The challenges of working in difficult conditions to bring the much-needed support to our recipients while inherently rewarding can place a great deal of pressure and stress on UN staff particularly those working in challenging environments. Duties And Responsibilities Plan develop and implement stress management training programs for UN staff in the country: * Prepare stress management training strategy and develop the specific training program to include the curriculum modules and support materials. * Develop and implement a stress management plan applicable to all UN Agencies in the country. * Act as principal instructor when necessary coordinate appropriate resource support establish procedures for identifying training deficiencies and provide appropriate corrective actions as well as stress management briefings to staff proceeding on assignment. * Plan and facilitate preventative stress management training on a variety of stress related is applicable to UN staff in the country and circulate useful reading resources related to stress periodically. * Assist in establishing the Critical Incident Stress Intervention Cells (CISICs) including selecting Peer Helpers and family focal points; facilitating peer helper training sessions (jointly with UNDSS CISMU); and coordinating and following up on all relevant activities. Coordinate plan and implement stress management programmes for UN staff in the country: * Undertake assessment missions in the field to evaluate measures for reducing stress and make appropriate recommendations and arrangements for the improvement welfare and wellbeing of the UN staff in UN field offices. * Consult with Security Management Teams and discuss stress management arrangements to be taken in each specific case. * Undertake missions as required to provide emergency on-the-spot stress management assistance; and advocate before Security Management Teams to implement the CISMS strategic framework. * Liaise with local experts and institutions in the country for referral purposes. Collaborate with UN managers medical doctors and local physicians on psychosocial issues with the objective of establishing a network of professionals ready to support and intervene in case of need. Research assess and monitor factors which could lead to stress related problems of UN staff in the country: * Closely monitor and assess stressful situations; identify and study stress related problems and emerging trends; research documentation related to resolutions decisions personnel directives administrative instructions and incidents in the area of stress management.; * Identify developments that have had a positive effect on reducing stress and keep abreast of technical literature in the area stress management. * Advise UN Management System in the country on stress mitigating strategies and activities. * Perform ongoing assessments and monitor the determinants of stress in the UN staff to include activities such as data collection analyses and related documentation. Follow up activities of UN stress counsellor unit the country: * Identify address and follow up on critical incident stress cases among the UN staff and the dependents in the country. * Promote welfare activities for UN staff in the country in collaboration with the existing Staff Association. * Provide individual group and critical incident counselling sessions to the staff and dependents as/when needed. * Provide monthly/ Quarterly reports to the Chief Security Adviser/ Security Management teams in the country with copies to UNDSS CISMU on all its activities. * Manage the stress counsellor unit on a day-to-day basis. * Other tasks and duties deemed necessary by Chief Security Advisor (CSA)/ Deputy CSA. The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that: * Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions. * Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”. * Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity age sexual orientation disability religion class gender is respected within all implementations including data production. * Differentiated needs of women and men are considered. * Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created. * Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees meetings trainings etc. introduced Competencies Core Copetencies 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 Direction & 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 Managment-Risk Management: Ability to identify and organize action around mitigating and proactively managing risks. Business Managment-Communication: Ability to communicate in a clear concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience; Ability to manage communications internally and externally through media social media and other appropriate channels. Digital & Innovation-Behavioural insights: Knowing when it is appropriate to use behavioural insights having theoretical knowledge and a basic understanding of principles of human behaviour; being aware of both the benefits and limitations of Behavioural Insights and adhere to ethical standards and guides when using them. Being able to define specific behavioural goals (what to change) explore and understand barriers and contextual factors to desired behaviours use principles from behavioural science to generate ideas for nudges and interventions use experimental methods to improve ideas (prototyping) or evaluate impact (trials). Use these results to develop a scaling strategy for interventions that work or inform policy design. Digital & Innovation-Design thinking: Solving problems by putting people at the center visualizing ideas and making them tangible in order to improve them through and iterative process of developing and testing. Strong empathy skills being able to put yourself in someone else's shoes understand needs abilities preferences motivations (everyday) experiences from different perspectives as well as their cultural social economical and political contexts. Ability to identify and challenge assumptions (cognitive and social) biases and dominant mental models by generating new perspectives and frames that help redefine the problem solution and opportunity space. Being able to work with incomplete information ambiguity and opposing views needs and constraints and synthesise them into solutions that are viable technically feasible and useful. Ethics-UN policy knowledge: Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity. Communications-Creative direction and copywriting: Ability to creatively communicate concepts in an engaging and simple way. Education Required Skills and Experience * Master in a relevant discipline such as psychology or psychiatry is required. Experience * A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in clinical psychology psychiatry or related fields with at least three years at the international level or at a national level with cross-border experience is required. * Experience in crisis or emergency psychosocial support is an asset. * A minimum of two years’ experience in managing planning and organizing mental health programmes or projects is an asset. * Experience in providing stress counselling within the United Nations system or any other International Organization is an asset. * Field experience in crisis and post-crisis countries is an advantage and experience in and knowledge about Yemen is an asset. * Certification or country-specific licensure authorizing the incumbent to deliver mental health services is an asset. * Additional training or experience in a broad range of related fields such as alcohol/substance abuse stress management critical incident stress and cross-cultural communication is an asset. Language * Proficiency in Oral and written English Language is required. * Proficiency in Oral and written Arabic Language is an asset. 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) 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. 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About MSF-USA | Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international humanitarian organization providing medical care to people affected by conflict epidemics disasters or exclusion from health care in over 70 countries. We were formed in France in 1971 as an association by a group of doctors and journalists to go to emergency situations and to treat patients with dignity while bearing witness independently of geopolitical boundaries. MSF is now a global movement of more than 25 MSF organizations working in over 70 countries. We cooperate as an international independent medical humanitarian association that offers medical assistance to populations in distress victims of natural or manmade disasters and civilian victims of armed conflict without discrimination and irrespective of race religion age gender/sex national or ethnic origin color disability sexual orientation genetic information or political affiliation and provides assistance to the population in distress and intervenes worldwide. MSF staff also “bear witness” by speaking out about our work and what is experienced on the ground not only to draw the world’s attention to crises but to stand in solidarity with our patients and colleagues who are experiencing these emergencies firsthand. We welcome candidates who bring a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences to join us in working toward MSF’s social mission. About The Development Department Our dynamic development department is responsible for raising over $650 million annually to support the medical mission of the organization. The planned giving unit is responsible for securing over $140 million in 2023 from donors who have included MSF in their estate plans. The planned giving team at MSF-USA works to inspire Americans to engage with and contribute to MSF-USA through their estate plans. The planned giving team is charged with growing our long-term planned giving revenue from individual donors through securing gifts from wills trusts beneficiary designations charitable gift annuities and other giving vehicles. About The Project ROLE OVERVIEW Director of Planned Giving is responsible for the overall execution of the planned giving program at MSF-USA which is estimated to bring in over $140 million in 2023 in support of the organization’s humanitarian mission. Reporting to the Director of Philanthropy this front-facing role requires a high degree of industry knowledge strategic thinking and leadership with a focus on building relationships with donors prospects and professional advisors to further MSF-USA's financial longevity. Department Accountabilities This role includes identifying developing and managing a pipeline of donor prospects for legacy and gift planning as well as promoting a variety of other planned and legacy gift options. The Director will lead the growth and development of a high-volume planned gift program. The successful candidate will lead the development and implementation of initiatives from ideation to execution while balancing an ability to develop meaningful connections with donors and manage a large team of high-performing individuals. They will work both independently and cooperatively with other high-touch team leads in midlevel and major gifts development teammates and professional advisors to build understanding and familiarity with planned gifts at MSF-USA. Daily Activities & Responsibilities Roles Specific Accountabilities Strategy for the Program * Set the overall strategy and priorities for the comprehensive planned giving program and develop short-term and long-term goals for marketing legacy society engagement and gift administration * Provide the overall strategic vision for the planned giving program to grow MSF-USA’s long-term revenue pipeline from bequests charitable gift annuities trusts and other complex planned gifts * Work with the Director of Philanthropy and collaborate with the leadership of high touch and mass audience to deliver donor experience and portfolio aligned to priorities and direction of MSF-USA’s strategic vision * Develop business practices for the planned giving team that ensures a best-in-class marketing donor experience and bequest administration * Draft project and oversee the operating revenue raised by the planned giving team in addition to the annual operating budget for planned giving Donor Relationships: * Manage donor-facing team members and work alongside them to build meaningful relationships prioritize and develop a portfolio while cultivating and stewarding planned giving prospect and donors * Identify and build a portfolio of prospects and donors that she/he/they will serve as the main relationship manager soliciting and renewing planned blended and annual gifts as needed and continuing their engagement and understanding of MSF-USA’s mission * Develop annual cultivation and stewardship strategy for donors that have made planned gifts to MSF-USA ensuring that MSF remains top of mind and in their legacy plans * Collaborate with high-touch audience teams including major gifts and midlevel relationship managers to successfully secure blended and planned giving asks * Travel as necessary to visit top planned giving donors and prospects to develop meaningful connections with individual donors family members and advisors Legacy Society: * Mature and grow MSF-USA’s legacy society ensuring that members remain informed and engaged about MSF-USA’s work * Create a centralized cultivation and stewardship plan for the legacy society ensuring members understand the future impact of their commitments to the mission * Oversee development of an array of communication touchpoints through mail email web and other channels to engage legacy members as well as develop collateral material and presentations * Ensure legacy society experience is tailored to the donor’s preferences and interests through * appropriate segmentation and communication Grow the annual income from legacy society members by leveraging direct asks and/or solicitations to the group * Create and execute in-person engagement opportunities that include but not limited to; luncheons prospect and stewardship events and visits from field staff Prospects & Marketing; * Partner with Integrated Channel Marketing Team to develop an annual marketing plan across mail digital email web and other channels to engage planned giving prospects highlight ways of making planned giving to MSF-USA * Partner with the prospect research data & analytics and marketing research teams to identify planned giving prospects in NPSP understand trends and develop segments that feed into the strategy for engaging mass mid and major gifts audiences * Oversee the Marketing Manager and support their collaboration with internal teams and external vendors to create marketing materials/campaign strategies Planned Gift Administration: * Oversee a best-in-class bequest administration including but not limited to timely closing of estates and supporting the Associate Director in troubleshooting complex trusts and contested estates. * Ensure and enable a growing Charitable Gift Annuity program as well as determine the growth of other giving vehicles such as charitable remainder trusts charitable lead trusts etc. * Mature and implement MSF-USA’s planned giving policies and procedures as needed working in conjunction with general counsel office finance staff senior management and board members. Leadership * Lead by example for all members of the planned giving team modeling the values and polices of MSF-USA and helping further a culture of philanthropy in the organization * Maintain the level of expertise regarding trends industry standards around ways of making a planned gift while supporting and encouraging professional development for all team members. This includes engagement and participation in national or local planned giving groups and professional networks. * Ensure the team’s comfort understanding and deployment of federal and state tax laws and regulations as it relates to lifetime and planned gifts * Responsible for serving as a resource mentor and trainer about planned giving to high-touch audience team members to ensure that major and midlevel relationship managers understand and can effectively discuss planned gifts with donors. * Key member of the high-touch audience leadership team * Champion a culture of philanthropy and diversity equity inclusion and belonging across MSF * Lead a team that is mission-centered accountable and mutually supportive Background Preferred Required DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE * Completion of a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten years of experience in planned giving fundraising financial planning or related fields; with history of soliciting and closing planned gifts * Demonstrated success leading a multi-channel marketing program that includes mail and digital campaigns; * Ability to understand and explain complex tax financial and estate planning concepts and to convey this to donors advisors and family members in an easy to comprehend manner; * Possess verbal listening and written skills to convey the mission work and values of MSF-USA and to explain to a donor how their legacy commitment is impactful to the work of MSF-USA; * History of leading and motivating a team to success collaborating with peers and other teams to expand understanding and deployment of planned giving for an organization and inspiring and achieving growth Preferred: * Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) Certified Specialist in Planned Giving (CSPG) Certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE) and/or other relevant certifications are a plus. Expected to work in a hybrid work environment with the ability to come into either the NYC office or regional hub (Washington DC or Bay Area California) a minimum of 2 times a week. We offer a generous comprehensive benefits package inclusive of Wellness initiatives to support a healthy work life balance Application Deadline: Open Until Filled No phone calls or emails please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Our staff works a hybrid schedule of two days a week in the office three days remote. The required days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays from January to June and September to December. In office work attendance during July and August is optional. Your Safety Matters: Vaccination and booster against COVID-19 is a requirement at MSF - USA. Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-Discrimination MSF-USA is committed to building a diverse unbiased and inclusive workforce. MSF- USA is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit hire train promote develop and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression sexual orientation race religion age national origin disability marital status pregnancy status veteran status genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in the Humanitarian Aid sector are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability of some kind and are interested in applying for employment and need special accommodations to use our website to apply for a position please contact Human Resources by emailing us: employment.msfusa@newyork.msf.org. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Type HQ Pay Class & Contract Type Regular FT Salaried Exempt Compensation Starting salary $131800.24 to $139900.02 (commensurate with experience) Working Time (Hours Per Week) 35


Job Title: Senior Director Water Energy and Waste Practice Department: USG Development Innovations Environment Sector Reports to: Vice President Environment Work Location: Bethesda MD or remote USA Position Overview The Water Energy and Waste (WEW) practice provides technical leadership and implementation support to international field-based USAID programs in the areas of water security sanitation and hygiene (WSSH) clean energy waste management ocean plastics circular economy and climate change mitigation. The Senior Director WEW will provide strategic vision and leadership in delivering DAI’s USAID projects expanding the DAI portfolio of USAID WEW projects and advancing thought leadership based on DAI project results and tools. The Senior Director will manage WEW staff ensuring technical excellence exceeding targets for new business and direct utilization mentoring staff and adhering to DAI principles of diversity equity and inclusion. The Senior Director WEW will provide specialized technical assistance to field projects identify new trends and integrate best practices and approaches across the Environment Governance Economic Growth Digital and Health sectors. This is a full-time permanent position. U.S. work authorization is required. Responsibilities Business Development and Growth * Define priorities and set strategic direction for new business opportunities across WEW technical areas and motivate teams to execute on these plans * Support the Environment sector to develop assess and pursue a new business pipeline and ensure growth of the WEW portfolio * Lead and mentor proposal development teams to define a win strategy conduct in-country capture trips establish key partnerships and write high-quality winning technical proposals. * Build and expand strategic client relationships especially with USAID and grow the WEW practice’s network of implementation partners both domestically and in priority regions (Africa Latin America Middle East and Asia). * Collaborate across DAI sectors delivery teams and practices both in the U.S. and globally to leverage synergies and capabilities and strengthen DAI's technical offering. Program Implementation * Directly support DAI projects with program strategy work planning activity implementation and developing technical tools and solutions that help achieve program objectives; provide quality control on technical deliverables mentor local staff and support communications and knowledge management. * Conduct research synthesize information and evidence and support development of technical deliverables for DAI’s USAID projects; package and present technical work to diverse and non-expert audiences. * Identify new trends and serve as a subject matter expert to ensure integration of WSSH clean energy and waste management best practices across programs in Environment Health Governance Digital and Economic Growth. Staff Management * Manage and mentor technical specialists to develop excellent proposals provide high quality support to projects and create innovative knowledge management materials that reflect DAI's field experience. * Work with direct reports business development teams project delivery staff and consultants to ensure balanced and adaptive resourcing of new business opportunities and project technical requirements. * Achieve practice-specific targets for gross profit won direct labor indirect labor costs and overall utilization. * Develop talent management plans for each staff person provide actionable feedback and coach for performance improvement to redirect behaviors and for success on new assignments. * Recruit and create a detailed onboarding plan for new employees to increase their productivity and sense of belonging to the team. * Conduct regular one-on-one conversations with direct reports to provide actionable feedback on current work and behaviors. Competitive Positioning * Capture technical achievements lessons learned and best practices from program implementation to build on and advance DAI’s reputation as a market leader in WEW and other Environment Sector technical areas. * Enhance DAI’s technical reputation and competitive position through participation in conferences field-based workshops events and seminars and social media. Corporate Support * Participate in DAI corporate activities including planning new business forecasting team-building meetings cross-business unit initiatives. * Support the Environment Sector in organizing internal retreats workshops meeting presentations. Additional Responsibilities As Deemed Necessary. Qualifications & Skills Minimum Requirements: * Grade 10: Minimum of 14 years of relevant professional experience and a bachelor’s degree; or 13 years of relevant professional experience and a master’s degree. Candidates should have had regular client interaction and full or significant responsibility for managing staff to implement an activity project or task. * Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible supervisory experience overseeing teams implementing or designing programs and projects. * Relevant professional experience includes work for an organization engaged in emerging markets in one or more of the following areas: WSSH clean energy waste and methane emissions management ocean plastics circular economy climate change mitigation green/climate finance and/or other relevant area. * Demonstrated ability to work with and lead teams for winning new business and clients; proven experience leading USAID new business efforts including serving as a proposal coordinator/manager lead technical writer and/or capture lead. * Ability to take on both leadership and support roles in the development of plans proposals and in carrying out field work. * Must have highly developed interpersonal team facilitation and presentation skills and a demonstrated track record of motivating and managing teams to excel. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Self-directed with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks/competing deadlines simultaneously. * Able to work as part of a decentralized team with minimal oversight. * Able to handle confidential and/or sensitive information with discretion. * Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external clients and tailor communication style to diverse audiences. * Able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with staff at all levels of the organization and external clients from diverse backgrounds. Professional proficiency in MS Office suite. * Ability and willingness to travel to any country where DAI currently operates an estimated 25% of the time for proposal capture trips and provision of technical support to projects barring times when DAI Global Security has deemed travel unsafe. * Able and willing to adjust work schedule if needed to support teams located in different time zones/countries. * Demonstrated interpersonal and cross-functional influencing skills including the ability to effectively coach leaders build relationships and leverage resources within the Sector and across the organization to advance DEEI. * Authorized to work in U.S. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Preferred but not required: * Demonstrated ability to work across sectors especially on linkages between the environment governance and economic growth sectors or any sector increasingly focused on mainstreaming WSSH climate energy and environment into their traditional programming. * Experience working in least developed countries or conflict and fragile states. * Proficiency in Spanish French or other relevant language for working in development. Compensation & Benefits: For employees working the United States the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $170937 to $207567. Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including but not limited to qualifications relevant education experience skills seniority performance and business or organizational needs. Eligible U.S. based employees will be able to enroll in medical dental and vision insurance plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays) sick leave parental leave; as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended. For employees working outside of the United States compensation and benefits will vary based on location. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age or status as a protected veteran. DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities cultures and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races ethnicities and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation abuse and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.


Job Title/Grade: Senior Associate Operations P3 Department: USG Programs Operations Reports to: Principal Operations Manager Function of the Position: The Operations Associate/Sr. Associate will provide support in planning coordinating and implementing initiatives aimed at enhancing operational excellence and compliance. Under the guidance of the Principal Operations Manager the incumbent will implement quality assurance functions compile data and analyze and interpret information to provide insights aimed at facilitating business decisions and risk management. The person in this position will conduct research create checklists and provide reports related to requirements of doing business in various countries to ensure successful start-ups and close-downs of international projects. Roles and Responsibilities: Research Data Collection and Reporting * Conduct desktop research to determine resources and/or legal requirements necessary for conducting project operations in different countries.This includes but is not limited to identifying and documenting registration licensing regulatory and banking requirements to support planning and help ensure efficient and compliant project operations. * Synthesize information gathered from external advisors and other sources to develop internal reports and memorandums related to registration compliance and banking requirements. * Maintain databases related to statutory requirements and other operational information to facilitate monitoring of the compliance standing of legal entities operated by USG projects overseas and support knowledge management. * Create checklists flowcharts and/or other guides to streamline statutory compliance plans start-ups and close-downs in foreign jurisdictions. Operational & Administrative Support * Conduct periodic quality assurance reviews for selected legal entity registrations aimed at assessing the compliance standing with statutory requirements. * Support documentation and monitoring of risk events pertaining to statutory compliance and entity management. * In collaboration with the direct supervisor communicate operational processes and best practices to new business start-up and close-down teams. * Support operational excellence initiatives including the enhancement or roll out of new applications and policies and procedures. * Design and develop tools and resources aimed at improving operational efficiency and effectiveness. * Draft and format legal documentation forms and internal memorandums. * Maintain electronic recordkeeping. * Support administrative tasks related to field litigation case management including maintaining the case file management repository and system. * Support the generation of decision trees or other tools that support risk / settlement analysis and inform the development of litigation strategy decisions. * Support the tracking and reporting on the status of active claims including maintaining USG’s case file management system. Banking Operations Support * Carry out due diligence on banking providers to inform banking market assessments. * Guide the bank account activation and closure processes including coordinating completion of onboarding and closure requirements. * Support completion of bank account changes and implementation of banking solutions. * Coordinate responses to periodic KYC FATCA CDD and AML requirements. * Support the completion of bank signatory audits. Minimum Qualifications Additional responsibilities as deemed necessary. * Grade P3: At least more than 1 year of relevant administrative or professional experience and a college degree in a related area such as business administration management accounting or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered * Exceptional verbal and written communication. * Strong administrative skills and meticulous attention to detail. * Advanced knowledge of MS Office especially quantitative analysis in Excel. * Flexibility to adjust to changes in demands new situations or approaches. * Ability to take initiative with strong analytical and organizational skills. * U.S. work authorization required. Preferred Qualifications * Proficiency in a second language (French Spanish Russian or Arabic preferred). * Proficiency using Power BI or other data analysis and visualization tools. Compensation & Benefits: At the P3 level for employees working the United States the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $62455 to $67966. Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including but not limited to qualifications relevant education experience skills seniority performance and business or organizational needs. Eligible U.S. based employees will be able to enroll in medical dental and vision insurance plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays) sick leave parental leave; as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended. For employees working outside of the United States compensation and benefits will vary based on location. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age or status as a protected veteran. DAI and its employees are committed to confronting discrimination in all forms nurturing respect for our interpersonal relationships and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities cultures and countries in which we live and work. DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races ethnicities and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation abuse and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks. DAI requires COVID-19 vaccinations subject to accommodation required by law.


The Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades CHAI has expanded its focus. Today along with HIV we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19 malaria tuberculosis and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer diabetes hypertension and other non-communicable diseases and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines reduce maternal and child mortality combat chronic malnutrition and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health digital health and health financing. With each new and innovative program our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale ensuring that governments lead the solutions that programs are designed to scale nationally and learnings are shared globally. At CHAI our people are our greatest asset and none of this work would be possible without their talent time dedication and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in with majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work http//www.clintonhealthaccess.org CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an environment of fairness and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience backgrounds and culture. Team Overview CHAI’s employees currently work in over 30 countries around the world and are supported by both country and global human resources staff. As a part of the Global Human Resources team the Regional HR Partner Southeast Asia Pacific India and China will serve as a knowledgeable and trustworthy business partner to our country operational and global program teams to provide a coherent approach to the management of one of CHAI’s most valued assets – our people. This involves employing people developing their capacities and compensating their services in line with their roles and CHAI’s organizational requirements. Position Overview The Regional HR Partner Southeast Asia Pacific India and China is an integral part of the CHAI Global HR team serving as a strategic business partner delivering value-added services to country and regional leadership and to Global HR colleagues in furtherance of CHAI’s mission and the principle that CHAI’s staff is its greatest asset. This person will serve as a key advisor to staff throughout Southeast Asia Pacific India and China. They will provide generalist HR services and support in the region and as needed worldwide. This will include but is not limited to employee relations organizational development talent development performance management onboarding training compensation complaints and investigations compliance global mobility and other disciplines. They will participate in Global HR and (as requested) country team strategic planning and will provide leadership and/or collaboration and support on Global HR projects and initiatives including but not limited to development and implementation of HR programs policies processes systems training guidance etc. This person will be required to work both independently and as part of the Global HR team. With leadership approval this position can be based in one of CHAI program country in Southeast Asia (Vietnam Cambodia Lao PDR). This position requires up to 30% international travel per year. Employee Relations (30%) * Receive complaints from employees and others. Plan and execute confidential investigations as assigned of alleged harassment bullying discrimination abuse and exploitation and other misconduct. Write investigative reports for Global HR leadership and summaries for CHAI leadership. * Provide senior-level counsel on employee relations issues organizational and workforce development compensation procedure and policy interpretation host-country compliance and recruiting and retention strategies. * Coach managers and employees to resolve complex employee relations issues promote career development improve productivity and morale and address concerns and disputes. * Under the guidance of their supervisor serve as Focal Point for issues pertaining to CHAI’s Global Code of Conduct and the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation Abuse & Harassment (PSEAH). * Develop programs to improve work relationships build morale increase productivity and increase retention. * Guide managers and country leadership on performance improvement and discipline up to and including termination. Compliance and HR Operations (30%) * Develop and implement HR policies and procedures and oversee development of and updates to country employment manuals. * Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and considerations related to the management of employees and implements measures to reduce risks and manage compliance. Counsel Global HR staff and regional and country management on host-country compliance. * Provide guidance to assigned country teams on compensation and equity HR procedure and policy interpretation host-country compliance and recruiting and retention strategies. * Advise assigned country teams on compensation decisions by analyzing internal data and providing recommendations that align with CHAI’s compensation framework. * Work with other members of CHAI HR to facilitate employment agreements and interpret labor regulations and HR-related legal issues for country offices and international staff research and interpret overseas labor laws perform and support HR audits and support reviews and changes to HR-related manuals and documents. * Anticipate and proactively research legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees to help reduce legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Partner with Contracts department and Global Operations team as needed and provide guidance to managers as appropriate on a case-by-case basis. * Work with members of Global HR team to complete administrative work related to HR processes including contract renewals payroll changes etc. in a timely manner. * Design plan and implement HR services practices and protocols. * Participate as needed in recruitment hiring and onboarding. Professional Development Training & Workforce Planning (20%) * Develop HR strategies and programs to support CHAI’s mission vision and values. * Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional country and HR leaders as well as managers to promote HR best practices and collaborate on strategies that meet both local needs and Global HR mandates. * Develop work plans to promote productivity effectiveness and program success and to address succession planning and country team restructuring. * Develop tools and standards towards building HR and programmatic capacity and continuity. * Lead learning and development activities to promote a respectful workplace talent development management skills and other capacity building needs. Develops facilitates and delivers training and trains trainers. Employee Experience (20%) * Creating ways to measure and assess engagement (for example surveys). * Designing approaches to communications which provide an employee voice. * Reviewing management practices and their impact on the employee experience. * Creating proactive approaches to well-being in the organisation to drive physical and mental well-being. * Building a culture of trust. * Assessing the impact that people practices and policies have on the employee experience. * Contributing to the design of the Employee Experience framework by defining new or enhancing current policies procedures tools and processes. * Supporting managing an effective onboarding and orientation of new and transferring staff members to the organization. * Actively participating in human resources projects and implements employee engagement initiatives. * Bachelor’s Degree or higher required preferably in Human Resources Learning and Development International Business or a related discipline; * 6+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources including experience in supporting countries in Southeast Asia Pacific India and or China; * Progressive human resources experience with a strong background in employment and selection training career development compensation and benefits employment law and experience in proactively anticipating preventing and managing employee relation issues; * Ability to lead complex projects and initiatives that require multi-level stakeholder engagement; * Ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with a diverse group of employees leaders and external stakeholders both remotely and in-person; * Familiarity with labor laws in the region and their application to international and national employees; * Ability to exercise sound and timely judgment and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information; * Experience with conflict resolution including conducting effective thorough and objective investigations; * Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills; * Ability to manage multiple priorities while accomplishing departmental and organizational goals; * Prior experience working in Southeast Asia and fluency in English (spoken and written) is required and working knowledge of additional language used in the region will be an advantage. #jobreference3 #region2


Summary These job openings are in the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) Office of Technical and Program Quality. USAID's Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) provides life-saving humanitarian assistance-including food water shelter emergency healthcare sanitation and hygiene and critical nutrition services- to the world's most vulnerable and hardest-to-reach people. Learn more about this agency Help Duties * Manages coordinates and administers a program and/or operational area of humanitarian assistance response (HA) early recovery risk reduction or resilience programming from headquarters or field-based locations. * Advises guides and supports missions non-governmental organizations the private sector host countries and others on technical issues regarding the design implementation management and evaluation of HA/resilience programs. * Assesses effectiveness or recommends improvement of program and/or operational processes and systems encompassing difficult and diverse issues that affect aspects of HA and resilience programming and/or operational functions for the Agency. * Conducts comprehensive evaluations of ongoing programs and/or operational functions to ensure that the organization meets its stated goals and identifies areas where operational efficiency can be enhanced. * Serves as technical liaison to other Agencies donors multilateral banks implementing partners non governmental organizations the private sector on how to coordinate programs policies procedures and approaches related to the crisis operations. * Manage staff in the sub-team of the assigned team coordinate and collaborate with other stakeholders inside and outside of BHA and provide technical leadership in sectors of the assigned team. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * United States Citizenship is required. * Relevant experience (see Qualifications below). * Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The security clearance level requirement for this position may vary based on the nature and responsibilities of the job. * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. * You may be required to serve a two-year probationary period if selected. * Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required * All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. Qualifications Basic Requirements The first step in the evaluation process requires meeting Basic Requirements Specialized Experience and Selective Placement Factor stated below. Please refer to the How You Will Be Evaluated section for further details. Ensure that all relevant experience is clearly stated in your resume and unofficial transcripts are submitted to verify your education level. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the following requirements: Degree: major or equivalent or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations political science economics history sociology geography social or cultural anthropology law statistics or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours as shown in A above plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations problems or other aspects of foreign affairs. Specialized Experience:GS-14: You need at least one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: * Formulation of instructions and policy guidance for United States representatives in international organizations related to designing implementing and monitoring program or policy options to address international humanitarian emergencies recovery risk reduction and resilience programs; And * Serving in a leadership role on a humanitarian assistance program or response teams to international disasters and managing the technical design operations coordination learning monitoring and evaluation of humanitarian assistance programs. Please note that qualifying specialized work experience may have been gained through a variety of activities including residence study teaching business or commercial activities military service newspaper work military or civil government activities missionary or international relief work or other foreign work experience. Make sure to document your experience thoroughly in your resume. Selective Placement Factor: This position has a Selective Placement Factor which is a skill knowledge ability or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory performance. The Selective Placement Factor represents the minimum requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration. Selective Placement Factor: Your resume must demonstrate experience designing implementing managing monitoring or evaluating humanitarian health; nutrition; water sanitation and hygiene; natural hazards; disaster risk reduction; data management; data analysis; food security; agriculture; livelihoods; markets; or protection programming for a civilian-based international disaster response organization. Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience including volunteer experience that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered. Education Review the Basic Requirements of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Unofficial transcripts are required at the point of submission since these positions do have a minimum education requirement. If you have received your education at a foreign college or university you may use it to meet the education requirements as long as you can demonstrate that the foreign education is similar to that you would have received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide such evidence with your application. Find a list of accredited organizations recognized for interpreting foreign education credentials at www.naces.org/members.php. * Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20523 US


Job Description 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. 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 Human Development Report Office (HDRO) is a small multi-disciplinary unit located in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York. The mission of the HDRO is to advance human development through the expansion of opportunities choice and freedom. The Office works towards this goal by conducting original analysis and research commissioning top quality background research and advocating practical policy changes. It works with others to achieve change through writing and research data analysis and presentation support to national and regional analysis as well as outreach and advocacy work. One of its best-known outputs is the global Human Development Report first launched in 1990. These independent Reports are intended to challenge policies and approaches that constrain human development promote innovative concepts and to advocate practical policy changes. In each Report a different development theme is examined in-depth using available data and new analyses relevant to the chosen topic resulting in both an assessment of current status as well as a series of policy recommendations for the future. HDRO is expected to be a magnet for young bright professionals who want to accelerate their careers with an orientation towards research and analysis. HDRO expects a direct contribution to the content of the Report and other products to the quality and relevance of the background research for the HDR to maintaining good relationships with external research partners and other relevant stakeholders and in capturing the diverse reflections of experts in consultations that inform research and report development. Duties And Responsibilities The research consultant will undertake the following activities: * Research and intellectual work on human development issues. * Contributions to literature reviews HDR data analysis and writing of the HDRs. * Review of background research for HDRs communication with background paper researchers and other area experts. * Fact checking of HDRs. * Work on the human development aggregate measures. * Contribute to compilation of data bases and graphs for indicators related to human development. * Prepare inputs for the proper dissemination of research including presentations and materials for events. * Contribute to development of data visualizations and infographics. * Contributions to the overall work of HDRO. Institutional Arrangement Within the overall vision and the structure of HDRO the Research Consultant under the guidance and supervision of members from the Research Team will provide analytical substantive and research contributions to the work of HDRO. Such contributions would encompass contributions to the intellectual thinking of human development issues and paradigm; to the substantive work of the HDRs; to the work on human development measurements; and to the overall work of HDRO. Competencies Core Competencies * Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes balances speed and accuracy in doing work * Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking * Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone learn from others and support their learning * Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations involve others in change process * Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously * Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator bring people together build/maintain coalitions/partnerships * Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences considers in decision making Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies * Business Development - Knowledge generation: * Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge relevant for content or responsive to a stated need * Business Development - Human-Centered design: * Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process * Business Management - Communications: * Ability to communicate in a clear concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience * 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 Direction & 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 * 2030 Agenda: Prosperity - Inclusive Growth: * Poverty and Human Development * 2030 Agenda: Prosperity - Inclusive Growth: * Multidimensional Poverty and Human Development Desired Additional Skills And Competencies * Minimum 1 year of relevant work experience preferably in areas of research. Have a good grasp of substantive and policy issues related to the study of social and economic development and of the human development and capabilities approach. (Preference will be given to those with more than one year experience). Education Required Skills and Experience * Master’s degree or equivalent in social science with focus on social economic or political aspects of development. (Preference will be given to recent graduates who completed their degree in the last 3 years.) Experience * Up to 2 years of relevant experience for the position. * Strong experience in quantitative data analysis using statistical software (STATA R or Phyton). * Very good writing skills and ability to produce high quality policy papers as well as shorter memos and notes. * Collaboration and working in teams exchanging information and ideas with others to reach common goals and making a substantial contribution to the team's work. * Motivated to contribute significantly to the human development debate. Required Skills * Very strong analytical skills. * Good writing skills in English; French or Spanish in addition will be an asset. * Knowledge management shares knowledge and experience. * Self-management. * Effective team player that demonstrates commitment to UNDP values and displays sensitivity and adaptability. * Good communication and inter-personal skills. * Good understanding of the human development paradigm and its policy implications. Language * Fluency in English. * Writing skills and verbal fluency in another UN language is an asset. Travel * UNDP will cover the cost of travel of the individual to the duty station as well as their return to their home upon completion of their services. Travel costs are covered only in the event that the function will be undertaken physically in the duty station and excludes working from home arrangements. * Include any official travel expected to be associated with performing the functions The Following Documents Shall Be Required From The Applicants * Personal CV or P11 indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions their durations (month/year) the qualifications as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. 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This is a re-opening of the vacancy. Previous applicants need not apply. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING APPLICATION DEADLINE: Please note that the closing date for submission of applications is indicated in local time as per the time zone of the applicant’s location. Organizational Setting The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA’s duties and responsibilities as the world’s nuclear inspectorate supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole. The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support. The Office of Safeguards Analytical Services (SGAS) is responsible for the analysis of inspection samples collected in the field. Located about 45 km south of Vienna in Seibersdorf SGAS is organized into three sections: the Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML) the Environmental Sample Laboratory (ESL) and the Coordination and Support Section (CSS). The laboratory sections conduct the screening chemical treatment and measurement of the inspection samples. The Coordination and Support Section provides a variety of key services to the laboratories as well as managing the network of analytical laboratories. SGAS also manages analytical and inspection activities in a dedicated On-Site Laboratory at the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant in Japan. Main Purpose Reporting to the Coordination and Support Section Head the Sample Logistics Team Leader is responsible for the effective and efficient coordination of safeguards sample logistics. The incumbent manages the team that is responsible for the inbound and outbound shipment of all samples to and from the Safeguards Analytical Laboratory in Seibersdorf as well as the NWAL. He/she oversees the procurement refurbishment certification and validation of shipping containers and sampling equipment used for nuclear material samples radioactive sources and other dangerous goods. The incumbent also monitors the international framework for the safe transport of radioactive materials and continuously informs stakeholders within the Department of the regulations relevant to safeguards sample shipments. Role The Sample Logistics Team Leader fulfils four primary roles: (1) a supervisor who provides supervision instruction and feedback to the Sample Logistics Team; (2) a coordinator who works with stakeholders within the Department as well as safety experts licensing authorities logistics agents facilities and laboratories to ensure the safe and timely shipment of safeguards samples; (3) a specialist who procures and maintains an inventory of equipment required for safeguards sample collection and shipment and (4) a subject-matter-expert who provides guidance and training to the Department on the international regulations governing the safe transport of radioactive material. Functions / Key Results Expected * Supervises the Sample Logistics Team; assesses and develops the team’s skills and capabilities; provides ongoing feedback motivation and coaching; and recruits capable and competent team members whenever required. * Oversees processes related to the collection transfer shipment and disposition of safeguards samples and related materials. * Prepares and updates internal procedures of relevance to safeguards sample logistics. * Carries out the procurement refurbishment certification and validation of safeguards sample shipping containers sampling equipment and related packaging. * Coordinates and conducts routine and ad hoc training courses on sample logistics for safeguards inspectors and other stakeholders throughout the Agency. * Monitors international transport safety regulations pertinent to the shipment of safeguards samples and communicate any important changes to stakeholders throughout the Department The incumbent may perform his/her work in areas involving exposure to radioactive materials. Therefore as an Occupationally Exposed Worker he/she must be medically cleared by VIC Medical Service and is subject to an appropriate radiation and health monitoring programme in accordance with the IAEA's Radiation Safety Regulations. Competencies and Expertise Core Competencies (Competency Framework) Name Definition Communication Encourages open communication and builds consensus. Uses tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive information and keeps staff informed of decisions and directives as appropriate. Achieving Results Sets realistic targets for himself/herself and for the team; ensures availability of resources and supports staff members in achieving results. Monitors progress and performance; evaluates achievements and integrates lessons learned. Teamwork Encourages teamwork builds effective teams and resolves problems by creating a supportive and collaborative team spirit remaining mindful of the need to collaborate with people outside the immediate area of responsibility. Planning and Organizing Sets clearly defined objectives for himself/herself and the team or Section. Identifies and organizes deployment of resources based on assessed needs taking into account possible changing circumstances. Monitors team’s performance in meeting the assigned deadlines and milestones. Functional Competencies Name Definition Judgement/decision making Consults with and seeks advice at the appropriate managerial level when making complex decisions. Facilitates dialogue and development of best practice to support judgement/decision making in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Resilience Shows resilience and composure even in difficult or adverse circumstances. Is prepared and able to make difficult decisions in the best interest of the Agency and remains committed to seeing them through. Technical/scientific credibility Provides guidance and advice in his/her area of expertise on the application of scientific/professional methods procedures and approaches. Required Expertise Function Name Expertise Description Radiation Transport and Waste Safety International Transport Regulations for Radioactive Material Proven ability to perform radioactive shipments in conformity with international transport regulations and standards. Asset Expertise Function Name Expertise Description Safeguards Safeguards System Basic Knowledge of the role that sample collection and analysis play in support of safeguards implementation. Safeguards Sample Collection and Logistics Knowledge of collection packaging and shipment of radioactive samples techniques. Qualifications Experience And Language Skills * Bachelor's Degree - First level University Degree in a scientific  engineering or related field * Minimum of five years of working experience preferably in the area of radioactive shipments. * Experience supervising a technical team would be considered an asset. Note: In-line with nuclear security requirements persons undertaking the Team Leader Sample Logistics Team role are required to undergo security backgrounds checks. * Excellent oral and written command of English. Knowledge of other official IAEA languages (Arabic Chinese French Russian and Spanish) is an asset. Remuneration The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $64121 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance) a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 32061* dependency benefits rental subsidy  education grant  relocation and repatriation expenses ; Other benefits include 6 weeks' annual leave home leave travel  pension plan and health insurance. More information on the conditions of employment can be found at: https://www.iaea.org/about/employment/professional-staff/conditions General Information * The IAEA’s paramount consideration in the recruitment of staff member is to secure employees of the highest standards of efficiency technical competence and integrity. * Staff Members shall be selected without any unfair treatment or arbitrary distinction based on a person’s race sex gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression religion nationality ethnic origin disability age language social origin or other similar shared characteristic or trait. * The IAEA is committed to gender equality and to promoting a diverse workforce. Applications from qualified women and candidates from developing countries are strongly encouraged. * Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity  Professionalism and Respect for diversity . * The IAEA has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and the IAEA including sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination. Evaluation process * The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the selection criteria stated in the vacancy announcement. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information. Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by a competency-based interview. * Candidates under serious consideration for selection may be subject to reference and background checks as part of the recruitment process. Appointment information * Appointment is subject to a satisfactory medical report. * Staff members may be assigned to any location. * Candidates appointed to posts in the Professional and higher categories are subject to IAEA rotation policy and their maximum tour of service shall normally be seven years. * The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Organization SGAS-Sample Logistics Team Primary Location Austria-Lower Austria-Seibersdorf-IAEA Laboratories in Seibersdorf Job Posting 2023-09-08 11:34:31 AM Closing Date 2023-09-28 11:59:00 PM Duration in Months 36 Contract Type Fixed Term - Regular Probation Period 1 Year Full Competitive Recruitment Yes