Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) A (least hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA5 Target Start Date 2023-09-01 Job Posting End Date September 10 2023 Terms of Reference Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills especially with people from different cultural backgrounds. Excellent drafting skills. Proven abilities to communicate complex concepts and procedures in simple language and messages. Sincere understanding of basic principles of refugee protection and UNHCR's mandate. High motivation and commitment towards asylum applicants flexibility and the ability to cope with pressure and high workloads. Basic computer skills. Standard Job Description Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant is a member of the Protection Unit and may report to the Protection Officer Community-Based Protection Officer or another more senior staff member in the Protection Unit. Under the overall direction of the Protection Unit and in coordination with other UNHCR staff government NGO partners and other stakeholders the Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant works directly with communities of concern to identify the risks they face and to leverage their capacities to protect themselves their families and communities. The incumbent supports the application of community-based protection standards operational procedures and practices in community-based protection delivery at the field level. To fulfil this role the Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant is required to spend a substantial percentage of the workday outside the office building and maintaining networks within communities of persons of concern (PoC). The development and maintenance of constructive relationships with PoC that measurably impact and enhance protection planning programming and results form the core of the work of the incumbent. S/he also supports the designing of a community-based protection strategy by ensuring that it is based on consultation with PoC. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter UN Staff Regulations and Rules UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core functional cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism integrity and respect for diversity. Duties - Assist functional units the Multi-Functional Team (MFT) and senior management to integrate participatory and community-based approaches in the overall protection strategy. - Through relationships with PoC and network of partners stay abreast of political social economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to the protection team. Understand the perspectives capacities needs and resources of the PoC and advise the protection team accordingly highlighting the specific protection needs of women and men children youth and older persons persons with disabilities marginalized groups. - Assist in initiatives with host communities to involve national civil society groups in the protection of PoC. - Support implementing and operational partners as well as displaced and local communities to develop community-owned activities to address where applicable the social educational psycho-social cultural health organisational and livelihood concerns as well as child protection and prevention and response to GBV. - Assist in the analysis that identifies the capacities of communities of concern and risks they face. - Support participatory assessments by multifunctional teams and ongoing consultation with PoC. - Support efforts to build the office capacity for community-based protection. - Support communities in establishing representation and coordination structures. - Ensure community understanding of UNHCR's commitment to deliver on accountability and quality assurance in its response. - Collect data for monitoring of programmes and budgets from an AGD perspective. - Draft and type routine correspondence documents and reports and maintain up-to-date filing systems. - Act as an interpreter in exchange of routine information contribute to related liaison activities and respond directly to routine queries. - Assist in the enforcement of participatory AGD sensitive analysis as an essential basis for all of UNHCR's work. - Initiate AGD sensitive interventions at the appropriate level on community-based protection issues and to respond to protection concerns and incidents within the office and with persons and communities of concern based on agreed parameters. - Identify and recommend which individuals or groups to prioritize for counselling and field visits based on agreed criteria. - Enforce compliance of implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For G5- 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable Certificates and/or Licenses Development Human Rights International Law Social Work Social Science Political Science (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified Desirable UNHCR learning programmes (PLP). Knowledge of MSRP. Functional Skills UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules Regulations and Procedures *IT-Computer Literacy IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) PR-Community-based Protection - Principles and methodologies CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners Government & Community (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse harassment including sexual harassment sexism gender inequality discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening shortlisting and selection of candidates. Required Languages   Desired Languages   Skills Additional Qualifications Education Certifications Community Development/Social Work - Other Development Studies - Other Human Rights - Other International Law - Other Political Science - Other Social Sciences - Other Work Experience Other Information This position doesn't require a functional clearance


Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health education and nutrition with analytic rigor practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development too. We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity—of ideas identities perspectives and backgrounds—is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D. The Market Shaping practice (MSP) is dedicated to transforming access to and improving appropriate use of essential and life-saving products in a holistic and sustainable manner. We develop iterate on and support catalytic implementation of long-lasting solutions at the global and country levels to address challenges identified by country partners and backed by rigorous analyses. We have applied our expertise to achieve more than a billion dollars in savings in countries and supported improved access to high-quality products in health nutrition and education markets. Some MSP projects include: * Increasing access to childhood pneumonia treatments through iterative market shaping approaches in support of government leadership and in close collaboration with partners and other key market actors in several high-burden countries including Ethiopia and Tanzania * Identifying underlying market challenges and opportunities to address severe acute malnutrition * Partnering with the Government of Ethiopia to establish and support the Quantification and Market Shaping Directorate to spearhead country-owed and -led market shaping investment in the public health system * Co-creating advocacy and market-shaping roadmaps to scale up multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) for improved maternal nutrition and reduced risks of adverse birth outcomes * Explore more of our current and previous projects here Please note this position will be based in Dar es Salaam Tanzania. Tanzania nationals are encouraged to apply. This position includes a local benefits package and does not include international relocation or expatriate benefits. Opportunity R4D is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Program Associate to provide technical support to the Market Shaping Practice’s Tanzania-based team. This position will report to the Program Director Market Shaping Practice based in Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania. Results for Development is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering and nurturing an energetic collaborative and diverse workforce. R4D provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.


Background The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe (POiD) promotes the implementation of the OSCE principles and commitments. With special emphasis on the regional context it assists Tajikistan in tackling problems and threats to security supports conflict prevention and crisis management measures. As such it works in three main areas of its mandate agreed with the Tajikistan’s government and subject to extension on an annual basis. These three main directions include: * Political Military Dimension – covering topics including but not limited to police reform counter-terrorism and small arms and light weapons stockpiling and storage; * Environmental and Economic Dimension – covering topics including but not limited to trade financial administration economic development anti-corruption anti-money laundering and combatting terrorism financing disaster risk reduction Aarhus Convention environmental governance sustainable energy and water management practices green economy and climate change; * Human Dimension – covering topics but not limited to the development of the rule of law democratic political institutions and processes combatting family violence and general respect for human rights. Objective Of Assignment The POiD is updating its Translators/Interpreters Roster of specialists available to provide services in Dushanbe in the regions of Khatlon Khujand Rasht and Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast. For Candidates To Be Placed On The Translators/Interpreters Roster Of Freelance Language Specialists One Must Have a Proven Professional Experience In Delivering Translation And Interpretation Services From * English-Tajik and vice versa * English-Russian and vice versa * English-Dari/Farsi and vice versa The candidates must clearly indicate the preferred language combination in provision of translation and interpretation services and the level of proficiency. Tasks And Responsibilities Under the supervision of the relevant hiring manager the language specialists will be responsible to: * Providing consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation during bilateral meetings and the POiD’s project activities such as seminars workshops conferences and roundtables; * Providing written translation services of project and training-related documents and other required materials; formatting the translated text in line with professional standards; proof-reading the text ensuring consistency in style and terminology. For more detailed information on the structure and work of the OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe please see: http://www.osce.org/programme-office-in-dushanbe Necessary Qualifications * Citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan; * University degree in translation/interpretation humanities or a related field; * Five or more years of relevant professional experience in translation/interpretation; * Professional knowledge of English Tajik Russian and/or Dari/Farsi languages; * Knowledge of other languages will be an asset; * Basic computer skills; * Strong ability to work under deadline pressure and meet strict deadlines; * Ability to cope with physical hardship and willingness to work extra hours and in an environment with limited infrastructure; * Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities; * Ability and willingness to work as a member of team with people of different cultural and religious backgrounds different gender and diverse political views while maintaining impartiality and objectivity. Remuneration Package Successful applicants will be placed on the POiD’s consultancy roster and hired on as needed basis for specific translation and interpretation services upon completion of the selection process. Remuneration will be in accordance with the POiD’s translation/interpretation fees valid at the time of the hiring. If you wish to apply for this position please use the OSCE's online application link found under https://vacancies.osce.org/ . However if you have difficulties with the system please complete the offline-application-form and send it to POiD-Recruitment@osce.org quoting vacancy number and position title in the subject line. Please note that applications received after the deadline submitted in different formats than the OSCE Application Form or in other languages than the English language will not be considered. Note: Those Interpreters/Translators who are already in the Roster of Translators/Interpreters of POiD are not required to apply. The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise/re-post the vacancy to cancel the recruitment or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration. Only those candidates who are selected to participate in the subsequent stages of recruitment will be contacted. The OSCE is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all religious ethnic and social backgrounds to apply to become a part of the Organization. Candidates should be aware that OSCE officials shall conduct themselves at all times in a manner befitting the status of an international civil servant. This includes avoiding any action which may adversely reflect on the integrity independence and impartiality of their position and function as officials of the OSCE. The OSCE is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. For more information on the values set out in OSCE Competency Model please see https://jobs.osce.org/resources/document/our-competency-model . Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.


Overview Jhpiego seeks a Chief of Party to provide technical leadership management and administrative oversight and overall coordination and successful implementation of an upcoming USAID -funded multi-country family planning (FP) and reproductive health (RH) project in West Africa . The $40 million project aims to increase access to and uptake of FP services. The project will operate over a 5-year period. The Chief of Party will have the overall responsibility for leadership  management  and achievement o f project activities. The Chief of Party will be responsible for making key decisions and solving problems in short timeframes while ensuring operational and project quality and integrity . The Chief of Party will s erv e as the project’s main point of contact with USAID and USAID missions Ministries of Health and other stakeholders . The y will manage staff and ensure effective partnerships across multiple stakeholder groups and multiple countries. The Chief of Party will also ensure effective organizational management and communication with host country government s and key stakeholders at all levels including international  regional and national entities. This position is contingent upon award from USAID . Togolese nationals are strongly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities * Provide leadership and strategic direction to ensure programmatic and financial integrity of the project and to achieve rapid and sustained goals objectives and targets * Ensure the project is technically sound evidence-based and responsive to the needs of countries  its people and donors * Ensure compliance with the terms of the award * Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the USAID Missions  Ministr ies of Health  local and regional organizations private sector partners and other key stakeholders across all project countries to maximize resources and avoid duplication of effort * Represent Jhpiego and the project’s progress achievements and lessons learned to do nors other key stakeholders and through meetings conferences and presentations * Provide technical leadership and ensure the quality and sustainability of interventions * Collaborate with project team to build capacity in the health systems strengthening areas of data use for decision-making adaptive management scale up and replication of activities * Lead the work planning process in close collaboration with USAID Ministries of Health  Ministry of Health key stakeholders and the project team * Oversee the quality preparation  and timely submission of project reports to donor * Mentor support supervise and manage a team of highly qualified staff and align their efforts to ensure rapid and sustainable results * Provide guidance in collaboration with staff to subcontractors and sub- grantees * Write and/or review project materials and publications * Work with finance and project staff to develop and track project budgets * Work with Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) staff to develop M&E frameworks and effectively track data/results Required Qualifications * Advanced degree in public health o r a related field * 10 + years' experience successfully managing large multi-partner multi-year international health sector development projects that have implemented successful activities in FP/RH  especially with youth and women in underserved areas. * Demonstrated experience in managing project funds/budget of minimum $8M. * Substantive management or technical assistance experience across multiple countries preferably in West Africa * Demonstrated experience and knowledge in establishing project systems and overseeing project start-up and close-out * Previous experience working in West Africa with intimate understanding of local health system and gaps and opportunities in FP/RH  gender equity and women’s empowerment  and youth * Experience hiring and supervising personnel and ensuring they acquire the necessary training and skills to meet evolving project needs * Excellent diplomacy skills and a p roven ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and professional relationships with USAID individual missions  host-country counterparts and representatives from othe r key stakeholders such as NGOs and CSOs * In-depth knowledge of USAID regulations compliance and reporting requirements * Expertise in research to practice—identifying and adapting best practices to specific project contexts * Excellent skills in facilitation team building  and coordination * Excellent verbal written interpersonal and presentation skills in French and English required * Ability to coach mentor and develop technical capacity in regional and national project s and technical staff * Ability to travel nationally and internationally Preferred Qualifications * 5+ years' experience successfully managing multi-country and multi-partner health sector development projects


This vacancy notice will be used to fill two positions 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 Division of Technical and Scientific Services ensures the provision of state-of-the-art equipment and related expertise for the accomplishment of the Department of Safeguards activities. Within this mandate the Division is responsible for procurement testing provision inventory control performance monitoring and maintenance of safeguards equipment and supplies required by SGO Divisions; management of equipment development and engineering activities to meet quality and safeguards requirements; development and provision of documentation procedures instrumentation methods and techniques; provision of specialized technical and scientific support to inspectors and inspection activities in the field and at headquarters; and radiation contamination monitoring of returned equipment and timely write-off of obsolete or contaminated equipment. The Division also coordinates departmental health and safety activities. Main Purpose Reporting to the Team Leader the Surveillance Systems Engineer provides professional expertise for the deployment of digital surveillance systems and other vision technologies for safeguards purposes. She/he contributes to the development of surveillance methods and techniques for unattended and remote applications. She/he further provides expert assistance to the Operations Divisions on the use of surveillance equipment and the review of the data obtained. Role As an active member of the team the Surveillance Systems Engineer is: (1) a technical professional ensuring the efficient and effective development installation and life cycle management of surveillance equipment; (2) an implementer installing and maintaining surveillance systems and techniques; (3) a project manager coordinating development activities and technical tasks; (4) a technical writer drafting and updating requirements for safeguards surveillance instrumentation equipment specifications equipment procedures and other technical reports. NOTE: 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. Functions / Key Results Expected Plan and organize the work focusing on priorities and driving for excellence in line with the IAEA's quality management and results-based programming approach. Support field installation of surveillance equipment including configuration laboratory evaluation and testing and evaluation of surveillance systems' performance. Draft test plans and test reports operating procedures and technical requirements for the installation of surveillance systems at facilities. Plan and implement effective preventive maintenance procedures and carry out repairs and upgrades of equipment in the field. Provide technical support to Safeguards inspectors including assistance in the compilation of needs providing field support during inspections and equipment training as required. 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 Communicates orally and in writing in a clear concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically drawing conclusions from lessons learned. Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. Functional Competencies Name Definition Client orientation Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met. Judgement/decision making Consults with supervisor/manager and takes decisions in full compliance with the Agency’s regulations and rules. Makes decisions reflecting best practice and professional theories and standards. Technical/scientific credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable. Required Expertise Function Name Expertise Description Other Technical Engineering Electrical Engineering Knowledge of electronics pertinent to both analogue and digital surveillance technologies. Other Technical Engineering General Engineering Ability to test install and document the performance and reliability of electronic equipment/instruments. Information Technology IT Hardware Installation and Maintenance Knowledge of data communication technologies with particular focus on instrument/computer networking. Asset Expertise Function Name Expertise Description Other Technical Engineering Engineering and Technology Familiarity with other visual technologies and/or image processing software packages. Management and Programme Analysis Project Management Familiarity with project management principles and experience in the use of Project Management tools. Safeguards Safeguards System Basic Knowledge of safeguards equipment and methodologies . Qualifications Experience And Language Skills Bachelor's Degree - University degree in electronics engineering or related field. Minimum of five years of work experience in electronics and electronics design. Experience in instrument/computer networking. Experience in electrical safety and testing of electronic instruments. Experience of working in an international environment is an asset. 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 $ 31868* 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 SGTS-Surveillance Team Primary Location Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters Job Posting 2023-08-25 4:28:18 PM Closing Date 2023-09-22 11:59:00 PM Duration in Months 36 Contract Type Fixed Term - Regular Probation Period 1 Year Full Competitive Recruitment Yes


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. Forerunner- Enabling Markets Work for the SDGs Bangladesh has a growing young population around 64% of its population aged below 35. However despite their large numbers many young people in Bangladesh face challenges in acquiring the necessary skills to secure employment. The education system in Bangladesh is often criticized for its lack of quality and relevance to the job market's needs. Many young people struggle to find employment due to a mismatch between the skills they have acquired through their education and the skills required by employers. However the government of Bangladesh has recognized the importance of addressing youth unemployment and has implemented several programs and initiatives aimed at improving access to education vocational training and job opportunities for young people. For example the government has established a national skills development policy to improve the quality and relevance of vocational training programs and has also launched several employment generation schemes to create job opportunities for young people. Private sector organizations increasingly recognize the importance of addressing climate and environmental issues not only for the planet's sake but also for their long-term sustainability and success. UNDP Bangladesh's ongoing engagement with major Private sector organizations (MNC and local conglomerate) including different business associations paved the path for work jointly towards achieving SDGs—specifically youth and women skilling employment and entrepreneurship circular economy and achieving climate promise. This initiation plan (IP) will contribute to attaining future-proof skills for the youth ensuring job placement and support entrepreneurship. This IP will produce new project and program document on skills entrepreneurship and employment by the private sector organizations. Duties And Responsibilities The ‘Assessment Curriculum and Content Development Analyst’ position will be project-based and directly report to the National Project Manager Forerunner. Under the overall guidance of the National Project Manager Forerunner Project the incumbent will provide high quality programme support expertise and project support assistance in the overall delivery of the Forerunner. The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For The Following Tasks Support overall coordination and management of assessment framework to do all the activities of the assessment platform effectively. * Develop an assessment framework to do all the activities of the assessment platform effectively. * Review upskilling programs curriculum maps and existing assessment techniques. * Enter assessment plans and data in the institutional tracking system. * Assist organize and lead workshops and meetings with program leads to promote best practices in assessment. * Serve as the single point of contact for the assessment programs with the relevant faculty and staff from other institutes. * Stay updated with the accreditation standards and important national and regional trends that affect higher education. * Work closely with the management and the assessment team to provide data and analyses to support evaluation assessment planning and management decisions to implement the assessment plan and ensure reaccreditation and compliance with local and national agencies. Develop and manage Tools for assessing different skills areas. * Perform continuous study on the requirement identification of different assessment frameworks. * Take initiative design and develop the assessment frameworks. * Ensure technical integration with Forerunner tech platforms. * Continuous update on the decision matrix of Forerunner assessment framework * Work closely with technical service provider to ensure proper performance of the assessment platforms. Overall coordination with the different stakeholder of Forerunner’s assessment framework * Coordinate with different stakeholders to receive feedback on Forerunner’s assessment platforms. * Customize assessment platforms based on industry/organizations specific requirements. * Develop positive image the assessment platform of Forerunner. * Create linkage and ensure proper technical integration with different assessment platforms. Knowledge Building And Capacity Enhancement Services * Support and facilitate producing knowledge products on the assessment framework of Forerunner and other organizations. * Perform statistical analyses presentation of results and initial data interpretation: Ensure accurate data collection transfer archiving maintenance analysis and communication with management. * Support the project’s capacity building efforts aimed at government counterparts civil society groups media and other stakeholders. * Provide support to the Project Manager for Annual Results Reporting related to overall assessment program of Forerunner. * Disseminate project reports and respond to queries from concerned stakeholders related to Forerunner assessment program. Competencies Core Competencies * Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work pays attention to details delivers quality work by deadline * Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks is pragmatic problem solver makes improvements * Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious shares knowledge learns from mistakes asks for feedback * Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty is flexible * Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation able to deliver calmly in face of adversity confident * Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others forms positive relationships * Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences aware of unconscious bias confront discrimination Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies Business Management * 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 Awareness and Literacy : Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed Business Direction & Strategy * Effective Decision Making : Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with one’s authority area of expertise and resources Business Development * Knowledge Generation : Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge relevant for content or responsive to a stated need Digital & Innovation * Data storytelling and communications : Skilled in building a narrative around a set of data and its accompanying visualizations to help convey the meaning of that data in a powerful and compelling fashion. Ethics * UN policy knowledge - ethics : Knowledge and understanding of the UN Staff Regulations and Rules and other policies relating to ethics and integrity Information Management & Technology * Data Management & Analytics : Knowledge in data management data sciences ability to structure data develop dashboard and visualization. Education Required Skills and Experience * Minimum bachelor’s degree in education Development studies; and any other relevant fields.Or master’s in education Development studies; and any other relevant fields will be added advantage. Experience * 2 (Two) years of relevant experience required for the bachelor’s degree holders; No experience for Master’s Degree holders. * Working with UN/UNDP/other donor agency is desirable. * Competence in designing project related to skills employment and entrepreneurship for creating economic opportunity for the youth in the country. * Competence in managing critical Government Private sector and Development stakeholders. * Competence in managing business and regulatory environment to pre-empt possible roadblocks for implementing the projects * Proven working experience with Design/developing and revising training modules/teacher's guide students' textbooks Content and educational curriculum in terms of pedagogy and assessment. * Experience with writing and briefing to gain consensus for the campaign and contingency plan analysis and developing and designing tailored assessment frameworks and methodologies. 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Summary You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined. This position is in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Washington DC in the Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization Office of Transition Initiatives (CPS/OTI) at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Learn more about this agency Help Duties * Manages personnel and performance tasks and complex priorities and develops strategic plans goals and objectives for organizational staffing and operations. * Expertise in policy analysis and drafting; develops objectives indicators of performance and impact; evaluates results to draw implications and makes appropriate modifications to strategy when appropriate. * Ability to engage and advise senior leadership on policy and operational matters key issues/constraints and facilitate relationship-building to operationalize objectives and to influence change and translate vision into action. * Analyses problems and program requirements and identifies solutions through written products that apply new hypotheses and concepts to define or clarify issues and policy. * Demonstrates subject matter expertise of Federal regulations and Agency policies to provide advice guidance mentoring and training to staff on office approaches and methodologies in support of operational contingency programs. * Exercises independence and applies sound judgement in the management and execution of operational functions develops and maintains relationships with various stakeholders to identify and influence positive outcomes. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * United States Citizenship is required. * Relevant experience (see Qualifications below). * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. * Time in grade must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. * You may be required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period. Qualifications Specialized Experience: GS-14: You must have 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. In addition to the basic requirement you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service or the equivalent in the private sector which includes: * Advising negotiating and influencing others on development management execution and monitoring of operations technical projects/programs or policy recommendations supporting crisis operations activities for a civilian-based international assistance donor response organization working in crisis environments; * Providing intellectual leadership in one or more operational and/or technical sectors critical to the delivery of civilian-based international crisis response assistance. Experience representing USG foreign affairs equities to inter-agency and/or international partners at senior leadership levels; * Supervising and managing multiple operational teams and leading policy strategic planning human resources for both federal employees and contract staff administration to accomplish agency goals or objectives; and experience providing administrative technical and human resources management; * Advising and providing recommendations to senior officials on U.S. foreign policy decisions based on the principles policies procedures techniques and operations found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) The Automated Directives System (ADS) USAID Acquisition Regulation (AIDAR) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR); and * Expert experience on political transition rapid response operations for a U.S. Government foreign affairs agency domestic or international assistance organization or non-governmental organization. NOTE: Experience must be documented in your resume. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience relevant to the position's duties to be filled including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge skills and abilities that clearly exceed the position's minimum requirements. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position including any medical qualifications suitability and minimum education and experience requirements meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned a score of 85 or higher; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. Selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations in the absence of selective and quality ranking factors. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Therefore no transcripts are required. Additional information Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date. This means that you must have served at least 52 weeks at the next grade level (or equivalent) below the grade advertised on this vacancy announcement. USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the District of Columbia we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide playing an active and critical role in the promotion of U.S. foreign policy interests. When crisis strikes when rights are repressed when hunger disease and poverty rob people of opportunity USAID acts on behalf of the American people to help expand the reach of prosperity and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. USAID employees and contractors must commit to maintaining a workplace free of sexual misconduct including harassment exploitation and abuse and adhere to USAID's Counter-Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip. For more information about USAID visit http://www.usaid.gov. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. These are Testing Designated Positions (TDP's) under the Agency's approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required. Moving and relocation expenses are not authorized. Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies: Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies EEO Policy: EEO Policy Statement. Veterans' Information: Veterans Information. Telework: https://www.telework.gov/. Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAID is committed to equal employment opportunity; therefore reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Division in the Office of Civil Rights at reasonableaccommodations@usaid.gov. Reasonable accommodation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more about the Reasonable Accommodation Division please visit our website at: https://www.usaid.gov/careers/reasonableaccommodations. It is the Government's policy not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. USAID will use information about an individual's employment experience only to determine their qualifications and assess their relative level of knowledge skills and abilities. Although an individual's conduct may be relevant in any employment decision including behavior during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. Read more * 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 Conflict Prevention and Stabilization 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20523 US


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. CHAI is currently working with the Ministry of Health (MoH) to achieve a locally owned accountable integrated and sustainable combination HIV prevention program that aims to scale up the implementation of HIV prevention programs that will steer the country towards its long-term goal of achieving zero new HIV infections. This is being done through implementation of a grant titled Sustainable Transition to Resilient Integrated combination prevention and Dissemination of Evidence (STRIDE). CHAI is also supporting the MoH to execute an HIV Testing Services (HTS) program titled Development of Resilient and Sustainable national HTS programs (DRIVE). This program is working to develop HTS strategies that are nationally owned and aligned with national HIV testing priorities that meet the needs of an evolving HIV epidemic. Both STRIDE and Drive grants are supported with funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. In this regard CHAI Zambia is looking for a highly motivated individual with outstanding technical capabilities to fill in the role of Technical Advisor for its HIV Testing and Prevention programs. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the STRIDE and DRIVE teams through the provision of technical expertise to translate and localize regional and global guidance on trends and developments in HIV testing and prevention that address the needs of a generalized HIV epidemic. S/he will lead in the designing of technical strategies interventions and approaches to support MoH in strengthening HIV testing and prevention programs in line with national priorities. The Technical Advisor will report to the Associate Director Infectious and Non- infectious Diseases. * Provide technical assistance to the STRIDE/DRIVE country team to refine approaches for technical support to MoH and NAC across all HIV testing and prevention interventions. * Keep abreast of new developments in the HIV testing and prevention space locally regionally and globally; synthesize their findings and implications and disseminate these to the team. * Advise on appropriate shifts in prevention strategies to respond to evolving epidemiological data research field observations assessment reports performance statistics and other available data. * Serve as the key advisor to the country team in HIV testing and prevention through the review of published literature such as abstracts journals and articles. * Establish and maintain good relationships with PEPFAR USAID CDC UNAIDS and other international bodies which specialize in HIV testing and prevention programming. * Lead in designing technical strategies interventions and approaches to support MoH in strengthening HIV testing and prevention programs * Development of case studies models and other materials related to HIV prevention programming to share expertise with external stakeholders. * Provide expert technical guidance and capacity building including support for the implementation monitoring and evaluation of the STRIDE/DRIVE grants. * Provide technical assistance in the development of clinical guidelines training manuals and SOPs that relate to HIV testing and prevention. * Work with CHAI’s global colleagues to obtain relevant information and ensure that donor reporting requirements are met. * Perform any other duties as requested by management. * Master’s degree or equivalent qualification post-basic diploma or advanced degree in medicine public health or other relevant discipline will be an advantage * Registration with the Health Professions Council of Zambia * A minimum of 10+ years of experience in a relevant field (e.g. HIV program management public health or health system strengthening) in the public or private sector with increasing responsibilities * Experience in global HIV/AIDs programming including extensive experience developing and implementing health programs * Extensive knowledge of HIV prevention interventions and programming. * Technical expertise in the various HIV prevention interventions (STI PrEP VMMC Condom Programming) including HTS. * Understanding of national regional and global HIV prevention practices and trends. * Prior experience working with MoH NAC and donor agencies such as PEPFAR CDC USAID WHO etc will be an added advantage. * Vast experience in providing technical assistance in health systems strengthening and capacity building. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills including a high proficiency in use of computers. #jobreference3 #region3


UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories we work for every child everywhere every day to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child learning. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Un5msddQl6U How can you make a difference? Under the overall guidance of the Chief of Field Office and the supervision of the Education Specialist the Education Officer provides professional technical operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process at regional and provincial level for education programmes/projects within the regular programme and emergency response from development planning to delivery of results preparing executing managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative programme tasks to facilitate programme development implementation programme progress monitoring evaluating and reporting. Key Function Accountabilities And Related Duties/tasks * Support to programme development and planning * Programme management monitoring and delivery of results * Technical and operational support to programme implementation * Networking and partnership building * Innovation knowledge management and capacity building Support to programme development and planning * Contribute to the preparation and updating of the situation analysis for the development design and management of education related programmes/projects. Research and report on development trends (economic social health etc.) and data for use in programme development management monitoring evaluation and delivery of results. * Contribute to operationalization of UNICEF’s Education Program in the Western region in close collaboration with the Education Team in Western Region; * Ensure the availability of accurate complete and up-to-date information and data required for effective Education and project design implementation management monitoring and evaluation including gender provincial and district disaggregation of data; * Provide sound education programme budget inputs * Engage with relevant partners (directly or through Education Team WR) for consultation on planning financing and implementation of Country Programme activities. * Prepare the input to the WR Office and the Education annual rolling plans and emergency preparedness and response. Programme management monitoring and delivery of results. * Work closely and collaboratively with internal colleagues and partners to collect analyze and share information on implementation issues. * Analyze collected data and information and prepares inputs of progress reports including monitoring and reporting indicators by gender * Suggest solutions on routine programme implementation and submit reports to alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decisions. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned. * Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises programme reviews and annual sectoral reviews with government and other counterparts and prepare minutes/reports on results for follow up action by higher management and other stakeholders. * Monitor and report on the use of sectoral programme resources (financial administrative and other assets) verify compliance with approved allocation organizational rules regulations/procedures and donor commitments standards of accountability and integrity. Report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution. * Prepare draft inputs for programme/donor reporting. Technical and operational support to programme implementation * Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts NGO partners UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies strategies processes and best practices on education related issues to support programme implementation operations and delivery of results. * Enhance project efficiency and effectiveness through follow-up on activities with various implementing partners including monitoring of UNICEF inputs local conditions and resources flow of supply and non-supply assistance and education project status * Ensure the appropriateness of financial administrative and supply documentation; verify that Education project expenditures are within allotments and that data is consistent with the project information and database (e.g. SAP). Follow up on queries including with and by partners or initiate corrective action on discrepancies. * Undertake field visits to monitor and assess programme implementation and decides on required corrective action. Ensure full implementation of HACT for all partners with whom UNICEF engages in programme Implementation. Implements relevant risk assurance plans and HACT activities including programme visits and spot as appropriate. Networking and partnership building * Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate programme implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on education programmes. * Draft communication and information materials for CO programme advocacy to promote awareness establish partnerships and alliances and support fund raising for education programmes. * Participate in appropriate regional and provincial inter-agency meetings and events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of education programmes/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF’s position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process. * Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes. Innovation knowledge management and capacity building * Contribute to identifying capturing synthesizing and sharing lessons learned for knowledge development and capacity development of stakeholders. * Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable programme results. * Research and report on best and cutting-edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems. * Participate as a resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders. * Collaborate with Operations staff to implement internal controls systems and resolve day to day issues or discrepancies in financial or supply management including HACT requirements and assurance activities: facilitate training (by relevant staff) of all implementing partners of UNICEF financial and supply policies and procedures. Impact of Results The efficiency and efficacy of support provided by the Education Officer to programme preparation planning and implementation contributes to the achievement of sustainable results to improve learning outcomes and universal access to quality equitable and inclusive education. Success in education programmes and projects in turn contribute to maintaining and enhancing the credibility and ability of UNICEF to provide programme services for mothers and children that promotes greater social equality in the country. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… * A university degree in one of the following fields is required: education psychology sociology or another relevant technical field. * A minimum of two years of professional experience in programme planning management and/or research in education is required. * Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset. * Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is considered as an asset. * Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic Chinese French Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset. For every Child you demonstrate… UNICEF’s Core Values of Care Respect Integrity Trust Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are... * Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others. During the recruitment process we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone irrespective of their race/ethnicity age disability gender identity sexual orientation religion nationality socio-economic background or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff including paid parental leave breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 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. For this position eligible and suitable female candidates are encouraged to apply. 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.


Job Title: Principal Specialist Contracts Grades: P7 Department: Contracts and Grants Supervisor: Director Contracts Regional Contracts Function of the Position: The incumbent serves as contracts and compliance advisor to the Senior Portfolio Directors Chief of Parties and project management teams. She/He also serves as primary Contracts point of contact for several projects within the assigned portfolios. The incumbent administers various types of contracts/task orders from inception to closeout. Roles and Responsibilities: Contract Management Assists Directors in providing overall leadership and high-level contractual expertise and supports project management teams in the administration of a portfolio of contracts. Specific tasks include: * Serve as primary point of contact and official representative of DAI to USAID and other clients on contractual matters. * Responsible for timely resolution of internal and external issues related to contract administration and compliance issues. * At project start-up carry out a thorough review of the contract explain terms and conditions to project management teams review and approve the contracts approvals matrix. * Review and advise on draft documents and requests that are submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) to include but not limited to the following: International travel approvals salary justifications notification and approval of project local compensation plans Third Country National/Cooperating Country National (TCN/CCN) Waivers source/national waivers for restricted commodities CO’s approval for restricted commodities notification/approval of key personnel changes purchase of non-expendable items that require prior CO approval non-expendable disposition requests annual inventory reports limitation of funds/cost notification submissions VAT report submissions at CO’s request budgets/cost proposals for realignments/add-ons specific requests for separate maintenance allowance severance CCN leave payouts allowances and other documents for which the CO has the authority. * Review and participate in finalizing responses for the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and respond to any inquiries/questions from the CO’s office * Conduct complex client subcontractor and grantee negotiations with minimum intervention from Supervisor. * Per form necessary due diligence to ensure cost/price reasonableness for procurement/subcontract actions and compliance with applicable U.S. Government regulations and DAI’s policies. * Issue subcontracts and task orders grants and amendments address and/or support resolution of other subcontract- and grant-related issues and provide post award administration support as needed * Assist the project management teams on budget realignments/modifications to ensure compliance with existing terms and conditions DAI policies client’s cost principles * Provide mediation between technical contractual finance and management personnel of the project in alignment with the project’s objectives. * Perform necessary due diligence to ensure cost/price reasonableness for procurement/subcontract actions and compliance with applicable U.S. Government regulations and DAI’s policies. * Train and mentor field and project management teams on DAI’s procurement and grant policies so that they can independently review and execute procurement and grant transactions in a compliant manner. * Carry out other contracts administration actions per the approved Contracts Administration Matrix. * Review and approve any expat and TCN Independent Contractor Agreements (ICAs). * Draft contract close-out related documents such as requests for quick closeout excess fund review forms etc. Department Resource Development and Training * Responsible for developing contracts templates and resource materials for use by mid-level members of the Contracts and Subcontracts teams and by the field and project management teams. * Provide input on the development and delivery of contracts training materials related to the Contracts transition plan. * Provide on the job training to project management teams (field and home office) on the newly transitioned contractual tasks and responsibilities. * Perform an active role with cross departmental teams participating in corporate initiatives and proposing innovative solutions to problems of medium complexity. Business Development * Provide overall guidance to proposal teams on complex contractual issues including: * Review and analyze USAID solicitations to understand the terms and conditions and convey any unique or risky contract terms to proposal teams. * Provide guidance to recruiters proposal teams and Subcontract Negotiators on allowances and salary offers. * Review or prepare contractual clarification questions in response to requests for proposals. * Provide guidance and support to Subcontract Negotiators in the selection of subcontract types effective negotiations with subcontractors analyzing budgets effective negotiation of subcontract terms and conditions and responding to BAFOs. Minimum Qualifications Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs evolve. P7 : Minimum of 7 years of experience* and a college degree. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. * Working knowledge of CPFF T&M FP and/or IDIQ contracts; FAR AIDAR ADS and 2 CFR 200/700. * Contract administration experience with USAID contracts COAG and GUCs. * Experience participating in contract creation and/or administration preferably in an international environment. Demonstrated experience negotiating various types of subcontracts. * Self-directed with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks/competing deadlines simultaneously. * Ability to communicate policies and interpret regulations to provide clear guidance. * Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal clients and external candidates 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. * Able and willing to travel to any country where DAI currently operates or may wish to operate 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 ability to work effectively within a culturally diverse environment. * Authorized to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications: * Self-motivated entrepreneurial results-oriented and customer service-minded. * Experience utilizing technology to introduce innovation to improve effectiveness and efficiencies. * Experience working with USAID OTI and CDC contracts. * Proficiency in Spanish preferred. * The following areas qualify as relevant work experience: contracts administration/management negotiation pricing subcontracts and procurement. Project management or operations experience with an emphasis on contractual compliance is also relevant. Compensation & Benefits: For employees working the United States the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $116288 to $143003. 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.


PURPOSE Amnesty International is seeking a highly skilled and motivated research consultant with significant experience working on Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories (IOPT) in a role that will be part of the IOPT team in the Middle East and North Africa Regional Office (MENARO) as well as the Crisis Response Programme. Your primary focus will be the documentation of violations of international humanitarian and human rights law as well as the drafting of timely and rigorous research outputs. The consultancy will involve one or more discrete research projects the focus of which will be determined in consultation with Amnesty's IOPT team. Consultancy start and end date: This is expected to be a nine-month consultancy from October 2023 through June 2024 focused on a specific research project. Deadline for all applications: 20th September 2023 Rate: £275 OBJECTIVES AND DELIVERABLES As a research consultant on IOPT you will collaborate primarily with Amnesty's IOPT team and with colleagues in the Crisis Response Programme including digital investigators in the Crisis Evidence Lab. Your main responsibilities will include: * Undertaking human rights investigations that are rigorous timely strategic impartial and multi-disciplinary working closely with Amnesty International's IOPT team Crisis Response Programme other relevant colleagues and civil society actors. In the investigative work combine on-the-ground and remote research methodologies to produce high-quality documentation with an intersectional focus on age gender and disability; * Interviewing survivors and other witnesses of human rights violations in a respectful and ethical manner; and * Drafting research briefings and other research outputs at times swiftly and manage the process to publication including through incorporating comments from specialist reviewers. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS * Extensive experience undertaking human rights documentation or comparable reporting on IOPT including specifically in the West Bank; * Exceptional writing skills and experience drafting high-quality research outputs and other documents such as reports media articles and op-eds under pressure and to tight timelines * Experience working with a variety of research methodologies relevant to human rights investigations including for example satellite imagery and the verification of photo/video material; * Experience engaging appropriately and ethically with a variety of people including survivors of human rights violations and others who may have recently experienced trauma employing sensitivity and discretion BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS To bid for this work please submit the following: * A CV; * An expression of interest letter outlining your relevant experience; and * The daily or monthly fee you would charge for this work and your availability (i.e. when you could start) As standard payments are made by Amnesty International 30 days after receipt of a valid invoice for the agreed work milestone completed. Applications must be in PDF Word PowerPoint or Excel format. Please refer to the Terms of Reference attached on our website for more information on this Consultancy opportunity. ABOUT US Amnesty International is a global movement of more than 10 million people who campaign for a world where human rights are enjoyed by all. We reach almost every country in the world. Our aim is simple: an end to human rights abuses. Independent international and influential we campaign for justice fairness freedom and truth wherever they're denied. And whether we're applying pressure through powerful research or direct lobbying mass demonstrations or online campaigning we're all inspired by hope for a better world. One where human rights are respected and protected by everyone everywhere. WHAT WE HOPE YOU WILL DO NEXT If you are talented passionate about human rights and want to use your skills knowledge and experience to change the world then we would encourage you to click ‘Apply for this Role' below. Freedom Justice Equality. Let's get to work. N.B. We reserve the right to close a vacancy BEFORE the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities therefore we recommend you apply now if you are interested. Amnesty International is committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. If you would like to receive any information in a different way or would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles please get in touch with the team by emailing recruitment@amnesty.org


SCOPE OF WORK USAID/SOMALIA PEOPLE-CENTERED GOVERNANCE (PCG) ACTIVITY Position Program Implementation Director (Grade 12) Maximum Level of Effort Full-time LTTA Base of Operations Mogadishu Somalia position reports to Deputy Chief of Party * Background The USAID People-Centered Governance (PCG) Activity is supporting local governments in southern Somalia to improve their effectiveness and legitimacy. To accomplish this objective the project implements activities aligned with two mutually interrelated and reinforcing immediate results IR1) that District Councils (DCs) are fairer and more inclusive and IR2) that DCs improve their performance. PCG will engage at the Federal State and local levels and will eventually work in several districts within the three (i.e. Hirshabelle Jubaland and Southwest) federal member states (FMS) of Somalia. * Purpose The Program Implementation Director (PID) is a key personnel position and will play a critical role in implementing and ensuring the success of the PCG Activity. Based in the Mogadishu hub the PID will oversee all of PCG’s fieldwork to ensure responsive programming in federal member states and targeted districts. The PID will drive successful program execution ensuring strategic alignment quality assurance and compliance. The PID will ensure that the program's activities are aligned with the overall strategic goals and objectives set by PCG activity. The PID will directly manage the FMS Coordinators providing them with support capacity-building and guidance throughout the project. S/he will also conduct regular field visits to district offices and intervention sites to ensure effective delivery and contribute to troubleshooting and problem-solving. Additionally s/he will ensure timely reporting on field activities and serve as a key conduit of communication between the field teams and PCG leadership. Furthermore s/he will foster a learning culture and promote innovation to maximize program impact and achieve objectives. * Tasks & Deliverables * Provide programmatic leadership to the PCG field-based teams and uphold DAI ethics and values in all aspects of program design and delivery. * Under the leadership of the COP DCOP and in close coordination with USAID and Somali stakeholders contribute to key technical deliverables including the annual workplan the monitoring evaluation and learning plan the gender equity and social inclusion strategy and action plan and other technical deliverables. * Gather insight and project information from FMS Coordinators to contribute to quarterly reports weekly reports and communication products to showcase the achievements challenges and lessons learnt on PCG; ensure implementation teams embedded with stakeholders at the FMSs and target districts provide contributions to all reports. * Provide guidance mentorship and support to FMS Coordinators to ensure they are operating effectively at the State and District level according to PCG values and guiding principles in accordance with all USAID and DAI rules and regulations. * Quality assure and oversee the work and deliverables of grantees subcontractors and independent consultants. * Understand and work through DAI systems particularly TAMIS and other project management systems. * Act as liaison between FMS Coordinators and project Finance Administration and Operations teamensuring clear communication and understanding of project processes by field-based staff prompt flagging of operational administrative or financial challenges for quick resolution by Hub-based staff and close collaboration with the finance and operations team to ensure efficient budget management adherence to financial procedures and timely procurement of project supplies and services to guarantee the ethical delivery of all PCG activities and compliance with DAI and USAID rules and regulations. * Engage with local communities and stakeholders particularly at the FMS and district level to gather feedback and ensure project activities are responsive to their needs and priorities while also maintaining conflict sensitivity in all stakeholder engagement processes. * Work closely with COP DCOP and FMS Coordinators to design technical interventions well aligned with District stakeholders and PCG objectives that remain compliant with USAID and DAI policies and procedures. * Conduct regular field visits to assess project implementation identify challenges and provide on-the-ground support and guidance to field-based teams. * Develop and implement a comprehensive capacity-building plan for the field-based teams including FMS Coordinators and the field-based team including embedded district staff to enhance their skills and knowledge in program implementation while providing ongoing mentorship guidance and supervision. * Foster a strong team spirit and “one team” ethos among PCG team in Nairobi Mogadishu FMS offices and all target districts and lead by example in DAI’s diversity inclusion and accessibility principles. * Proactively ensure gender equity and social inclusion in recruitment processes and find creative ways to ensure that the PCG team of professionals is diverse and inclusive. * Regularly communicate with the DCOP regarding project planning and implementation risk and problem identification and rectification. * Collaborate with the MEL/CLA Director to ensure effective data collection analysis and reporting for tracking project progress and outcomes of project activities while also ensuring; field-based staff have a voice in project-wide learning Pause & Reflect sessions and other MEL / CLA activities. * Engage with local communities and stakeholders to gather feedback and ensure that project activities are responsive to their needs and priorities. * Coordinate with the Communications team to develop communication materials and success stories showcasing the impact and achievements of the PCG Activity. * Proactively identify risks and challenges in project implementation and work with relevant stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies. * Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key government counterparts and other implementing partners to facilitate collaboration and knowledge exchange. * Stay informed about the political social and economic context in Somalia to ensure the project's responsiveness and relevance to changing dynamics. * Conduct regular performance evaluations for direct reports providing feedback and identifying opportunities for professional growth and development. * Assist the COP and DCOP on other time sensitive and priority tasks not listed above. * Understand DAI and USAID rules regulations processes and systems for compliant project implementation. * Ensure safeguarding of staff and a strict zero tolerance policy towards corruption and unethical behavior * Uphold DAI ethics and values in all aspects of the job * Uphold DAI ethics and values in all aspects of operations and team management * Other tasks as requested by Deputy Chief of Party. * Minimum Qualifications * Bachelor degree in governance or a related field. * 5 years of progressive experience in program management. * 10 years of experience in implementation of governance projects. * Prior working experience in Southern Somalia preferably in districts. * Proven oral and written language skills in both English and Somali. * Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with Somali counterparts and other key stakeholders. * Base of Operations The PID will be based in Mogadishu Somalia * Reporting and Supervision The Program Implementation Director will report to the DCOP and will supervise the FMS Coordinators. 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