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 better future The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child everywhere in everything the organization does — in programmes in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families translates this commitment to children’s rights into action. For UNICEF equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive develop and reach their full potential without discrimination bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social political economic civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children which is the universal mandate of UNICEF as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child while also supporting the equitable development of nations. UNICEF China promotes policies and laws that better deliver on children's rights. We have about 100 staff members working with the Government of China and other partners to ensure that the benefits of the country's development reach the most impoverished children. And we share what we learn with others. The Social Policy team leads UNICEF’s work on child poverty social protection public financial management for children and governance. It provides technical and policy development support to initiatives to ensure that children particularly the most disadvantaged and excluded benefit from equitable and inclusive poverty reduction and social protection systems. It supports the generation of evidence on multiple dimensions of child poverty and social exclusion which will be developed for use in policy dialogue advocacy and local planning in relevant sectors. The programme also contributes to the understanding of social sector budgets providing evidence that will be used to advocate for increased investment in services that benefit children and to promote effective efficient and equitable finance for and governance of essential public services across all sectors. How can you make a difference? Under the general guidance of the Social Policy Specialist the Social Policy officer is accountable for providing technical support and assistance in all stages of social policy programming and related advocacy from strategic planning and formulation to delivery of concrete and sustainable results. This includes programmes aimed at improving (a) public policies to reduce child poverty; (b) social protection coverage and impact on children; (c) the transparency adequacy equity and efficiency of child-focused public investments and financial management; and (d) governance decentralization and accountability measures to increase public participation and the quality equity and coverage of social services. This encompasses both direct programme work with government and civil society partners as well as linkages and support to teams working on education health child protection water and sanitation and HIV. Summary Of Key Functions/accountabilities * Improving data on child poverty & vulnerability for increased use for policy and programme action * Supports the collection analysis and user-friendly presentation of data on multidimensional and monetary child poverty including strengthening national capacity to collect routinely report and use data for policy decision-making. * Provides timely regular data-driven analysis for effective prioritization planning and development; facilitates results-based management for planning adjusting and scaling-up specific social policy initiatives to reduce child poverty. * Analyzes the context and its impact on social development emerging issues and social policy concerns as well as implications for children and proposes and promotes appropriate responses in respect of such issues and concerns including government resource allocation policies and the effect of social welfare policies on the rights of children * Strengthening social protection coverage and impact for children * Supports the development of social protection policies legislation and programmes with attention to increasing coverage of and impact on children with special attention on the most marginalized. Identifies generates and presents evidence to support this goal in collaboration with partners. * Supports strengthening of integrated social protection systems providing technical support to partners to improve the design of cash transfers and child grants and improve linkages with other social protection interventions such as health insurance public works and social care services as well as complementary services and intervention related to nutrition health education water and sanitation child protection and HIV. * Supports improved monitoring and research around social protection impact on child outcomes and use of data and research findings for strengthening programme results. * Improving use of public financial resources for children * Undertakes budget analysis to inform UNICEF’s advocacy and technical assistance to government counterparts to improve equitable allocations for essential services for children. Works with sector colleagues to build capacity to undertake costing and cost effectiveness analysis on priority interventions to help inform policy decisions on child-focused investments. * Supports the identification of policy options for improved domestic financing of child-sensitive social protection interventions. * Undertakes and builds capacity of partners for improved monitoring and tracking of public expenditure to support transparency accountability and effective financial flows for essential service delivery including through support to district level planning budgeting and public financial management as well as facilitating community participation * Strengthening capacity of local governments to plan budget consult on and monitor child-focused social services. * Collaborates with central and local authorities to improve policies planning budgeting consultation and accountability processes so that decisions and child-focused service delivery more closely responds to the needs of local communities. * Collaborates with the central and local authorities to strengthen capacity on quality data collection analysis for policy development planning implementation coordination monitoring of essential social services with emphasis on community participation and accountability. * Strengthening advocacy and partnerships for child-sensitive social policy * Supports correct and compelling use of data and evidence on the situation of children and coverage and impact of child focused services – in support of the social policy programme and the country programme overall. * Establishes effective partnerships with the Government bilateral and multilateral donors NGOs civil society and local leaders the private sector and other UN agencies to support sustained and proactive commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child and to achieve global UN agendas such as the Sustainable Development Goals. * Expands partnerships and networks on child poverty and social protection promotes awareness and builds capacity of partners and actively facilitates effective collaboration within the UN family. * UNICEF Programme Management * Helps manage and coordinate technical support around child poverty and social protection ensuring it is well planned monitored and implemented in a timely fashion so as to adequately support scale-up and delivery. Ensures risk analysis and risk mitigation are embedded into overall management of the support in close consultation with UNICEF programme sections Cooperating Partners and governments. * Supports and contributes to effective and efficient planning management coordination monitoring and evaluation of the country programme. Ensures that the social planning project enhances policy dialogue planning supervision technical advice management training research and support; and that the monitoring and evaluation component strengthens monitoring and evaluation of the social sectors and provides support to sectoral and decentralized information systems. Impact of Results The efficient and effective technical administrative and operational support provided to the development and implementation of strategic and effective advocacy planning and formulation of social policy programmes/projects and the achievement of sustainable results contributes to achievement of goals and objectives to create a protective environment for children and thus ensure their survival development and well-being in society. Achievements in social policy programmes and projects in turn contribute to maintaining/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: Economics Public Policy Social Sciences International Relations Political Science or another relevant technical field. * A minimum of one year of relevant professional experience in public policy social protection and poverty reduction is required. Experience in evidence generation research management project management and coordination in the field of child poverty social protection or other social policies is considered as a strong asset. * Fluency in written and oral English and Chinese is required. For every Child you demonstrate... Core Values UNICEF’s Core Values of Care Respect Integrity Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values Core Competencies UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are… * Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (1) * Works Collaboratively with others (1) * Builds and Maintains Partnerships (1) * Innovates and Embraces Change (1) * Thinks and Acts Strategically (1) * Drive to achieve impactful results (1) * Manages ambiguity and complexity (1) During the recruitment process we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. Functional Competencies * Analyzing (2) * Applying Technical Expertise (2) * Learning & Researching (2) * Planning & Organizing (2) 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 candidates are encouraged to apply. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. 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 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.


PURPOSE OF POSITION The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is the cancer agency of the World Health Organization (WHO) and is based in Lyon France. The objective of the IARC is to promote international collaboration in cancer research. The role of the Section of Support to Research (SSR) is to support the achievement of IARC’s scientific objectives through efficient and effective management of the Agency’s resources and provision of administrative services ensuring accountable risk mitigation and implementing strategies to strengthen capacities and maximize IARC’s impact. The ITS main objective is to maintain develop and ensure smooth IT services through its main core functions including but not limited to IT Governance Information System Digital Workplace Scientific IT Cyber Security and Hybrid Infrastructure. Within the Information Technology Services (ITS) Group the incumbent is the main developer supporting and maintaining the various stacks of the IARC management Information System (SaaS ERP Workflows BI platform Travel management etc) ensuring the smooth integration of the different blocks of the Information Systems to allow communication and synchronization between them. This position is the primary full-stack developer of IARC business applications. Description Of Duties Under the supervision of the Information System Officer the incumbent supports a portfolio of applications of the IARC management information systems. He/she ensures smooth integration of those applications in the overall IARC landscape. The incumbent is also expected to act as a technical reference on the technology stack associated with those applications and as a focal point for in-house developments using those specific technologies across the Agency. He/she also provides support for related IT subjects in areas of expertise especially in Digital Workplace which is strongly linked with the Information System area. Summary Of The Assigned Duties * Develop and integrate applications for the information system 1.1. To gather refine and write technical specifications to fulfil business needs. 1.2. To implement and develop components according to the technical specifications. 1.3. To create and maintain proper software documentation (customization code process etc.). 1.4. To help integrate new products according to IT roadmap and implementation plan. 1.5. To assist migrating and decommissioning legacy systems and reducing technical debt. 1.6. To collaborate with the suppliers and to coordinate their effort. * Maintain software component of the IARC Management Information System 2.1 To ensure continuous run of the applications in his/her portfolio. 2.2 To maintain and enhance existing applications. 2.3 To transfer knowledge to the IT support and operational team for efficient support. 2.4 To solve problems escalated by the IT support and operations teams. * Support users 3.1 To prepare end-user documentation (procedures training materials user manuals presentations). 3.2 To offer second-level support to user. 3.3 To identify or build training courses documentation training materials and guidelines for all activities under the incumbent’s responsibility. * Cybersecurity 4.1 To ensure the security of the applications in his/her portfolio (enforcing policies monitoring correcting & reporting) according the IARC/WHO cyber security guidelines. 4.2 To collaborate with the information security Officer and the IT department in ensuring the implementation of IT Roadmap area on Cyber Security. 4.3 To promote secure usage of the applications among IARC employees and collaborators. Who Competencies * Technical Expertise * Producing results. * Moving forward in a changing environment. * Teamwork. * Communication. Skills Essential: * Capacity to work on parallel projects and tasks * Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities * Ability to write relevant technical documentation. * Demonstrated tact professionalism and flexibility in assisting others. * Capacity to learn new technologies. * Advanced knowledge of: ü Microsoft SQL Server Technology. ü Microsoft SSIS or other ETL systems. ü Experience with workflow system. ü Microsoft development technology (C#; .Net Framework ; PowerShell). ü CSS; HTML; JavaScript; Desirable * SharePoint 2013; SharePoint Online Teams & Office 365. * Knowledge of K2 or SAP (ABAP). * Familiarity with ERP systems. * RPA solutions. Required Qualifications EDUCATION Essential: Completion of a secondary school education plus two years of specialized studies in computer science information technology or relevant field recognized by a diploma (BTS DUT license license pro or equivalent). Desirable: University degree in computer science information technology or relevant field. Professional Experience Essential: At least five years of relevant experience in managing IT services. Desirable: Work experience at the international level especially working with or within organizations of the UN family. Use Of Language Skills Excellent knowledge of English or French with working knowledge of the other language. Other Skills (it Skills) Knowledge of Microsoft office 365. REMUNERATION The fixed remuneration for the above position currently amounts to EUR 3615 per month and is expressed net of income tax but before deduction of the employee share contributions for mandatory participation in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) and in the Organization’s private insurance plans covering health accident illness and disability. Other benefits include different types of leave and allowances for dependent family members. Employment status is that of an international civil servant. Note: due to the legal status of WHO/IARC as an international organization its staff do not contribute to and do not generate benefits in French mandatory schemes for health insurance (“assurance maladie”) pension (“assurance vieillesse/retraite or unemployment (“Pôle-Emploi”) throughout their period of employment with the Agency. Additional Information * This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level or lower. * This post is subject to local recruitment and will ideally be filled by persons residing within the local commuting area of the duty station. * Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. * A written test and/or presentation/seminar may be used as a form of screening. * If your candidature is retained for an interview you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. IARC/WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. * According to article 101 paragraph 3 of the Charter of the United Nations the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency competence and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. * Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations Staff Rules and Manual noting that first year of fixed term contracts is a probationary period which may be extended subject to performance evaluation. * For information on IARC’s operations please visit: https://www.iarc.who.int and for more general information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. * IARC/WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The IARC/WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status sex gender identity sexual orientation language race marital status religious cultural ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds or any other personal characteristics. * IARC/WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women persons with disabilities and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Participating States https://www.iarc.who.int/equity-diversity-and-inclusion-at-iarc are strongly encouraged to apply for IARC/WHO jobs. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int * An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. IARC/WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the IARC/WHO Values Charter https://www.iarc.who.int/about-iarc-who-ethics into practice. * IARC/WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e. discrimination abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the IARC/WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to IARC/WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization IARC/WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. * IARC/WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. * IARC/WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to fully express and develop their talents. The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65. For external applicants only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. Grade G5 Contractual Arrangement Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years Months Days) 2 years renewable subject to availability of funds satisfactory performance and continuing need for the post Job Posting Jul 21 2023 5:40:39 PM Closing Date Sep 25 2023 3:29:00 AM Primary Location France-Lyon Organization Information Technology Services Schedule Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.


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. This is a re-opening of the vacancy. Candidates who already applied do not need to re-submit an application. Organizational Setting The Department of Nuclear Safety and Security (NS) formulates and implements the IAEA's nuclear safety and security programme which encompasses the Agency's activities to protect people and the environment from radiation exposure and responds to the safety and security related needs of its Member States. NSNI Comprises Five Sections The objective of the Division of Nuclear Installation Safety (NSNI) is to achieve and maintain a high level of safety of nuclear installations worldwide that are under design or construction or in operation. The Division does this by establishing standards of safety for the protection of health including standards for nuclear power plants and other nuclear installations and facilities and by providing for the application of these standards through among other things support for the IAEA's Technical Cooperation programme the rendering of safety review services the promotion of education and training the fostering of information exchange and the coordination of research and development. In addition the Division helps ensure safety at nuclear installations by supporting international safety instruments such as the Convention on Nuclear Safety and the Code of Conduct on the Safety of Research Reactors. * External Events Safety Section * Operational Safety Section * Safety Assessment Section * Regulatory Activities Section * Research Reactor Safety Section The main objective of the Regulatory Activities Section (RAS) is to help enhance effective regulatory infrastructures for nuclear safety in Member States based on IAEA safety standards and the use of self-assessment. The Section's activities include safety review and advisory missions to Member States the development and revision of safety standards support for effective regulatory development for countries embarking on new nuclear power programmes development of training programmes for regulators and organizational aspects related to the Convention on Nuclear Safety. Main Purpose Reporting to the Section Head the Senior Nuclear Safety Officer contributes to programme plans integrates projects and coordinates an integrated portfolio of projects to support a wide variety of Divisional programmes and services aimed at strengthening the safety of nuclear installation through proper site selection installation design systems design; and regulatory and operating policies and practices. Role The Senior Nuclear Safety Officer Is * a programme planner and project integrator planning developing and implementing activities aimed promoting the Divisional programmatic objectives; * a scientific secretary and subject matter expert planning and leading complex Technical Meetings and consultancies; * a mission leader planning and leading complex technical safety reviews and follow-up missions; and * a technical officer developing evaluation strategies and managing integrated project teams to implement and evaluate large and complex technical cooperation and extra-budgetary operational projects and coordinated research projects. Functions / Key Results Expected Depending On The Section Focus Functions May Include To * Organize and lead teams of internal and external experts to strengthen safety standards and improve their implementation including to specify the way that standards are developed implemented and evaluated. * Lead the development of methodologies to assess safety vulnerabilities and for conducting national nuclear safety assessments including consideration of external hazards safety margins plant vulnerabilities and severe accident management plans. * Coordinate Agency activities related to strengthening the nuclear safety effectiveness of operating organizations with Member State regulatory bodies and industry associations. * Consult with Member States with nuclear power programmes and those planning to embark on such a programme to identify and plan initiatives to assist them to strengthen develop maintain and implement their capacity building programs including education training and exercises at the national regional and international levels. * Identify evolving information requirements and guide the development and management of nuclear safety information systems such as the Incident Reporting System (IRS) Incident Reporting System for Research Reactors (IRSRR) and Fuel - Incident Notification and Analysis System (FINAS); provide support and relevant expertise for the Incident Emergency System (IES); and participate in associated training events and exercises. * Participate as an active member and IAEA representative in professional meetings conferences and projects. Competencies and Expertise Core Competencies (Competency Framework) Name Definition 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. 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. Functional Competencies Name Definition 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. Partnership building Identifies and builds partnerships. Develops and maintains long lasting partnerships to strengthen relationships. Delivers programmatic outputs and acquires resources in support of Agency goals. 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 Nuclear Safety IAEA Safety Standards Knowledge of the development of IAEA Safety Standards and their application for the assistance to Member States. Nuclear Safety Nuclear Installation Safety Experience in assessing the safety issues at the nuclear power plants during different lifecycle phases (design construction commissioning and operation). Nuclear Safety Regulatory Oversight of Nuclear Installations In-depth experience in the regulatory oversight of nuclear installations applied during authorization review and assessment and inspection and enforcement processes. Nuclear Safety Regulatory Safety Infrastructure for Nuclear Installations Experience in the development of safety infrastructure elements for nuclear installations especially for the development of nuclear safety regulatory framework and core regulatory functions. Qualifications Experience And Language Skills * An advanced university degree in engineering/physical/nuclear/chemical/mathematical/behavioural science/social psychology or a related field. A first level university degree in engineering/physical/nuclear/chemical/mathematical/behavioural science/social psychology or a related field with additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of advanced university degree. * Minimum of ten years of relevant experience including five years of senior level experience and at least four years at the international level. * Experience with the application of nuclear safety principles standards procedures and guidelines judging their appropriateness and determining the necessity for adapting them. * Experience organizing and leading Technical Meetings capacity building missions and other expert and advisory missions. * Experience conducting and managing multiple simultaneous projects. * Experience in international projects an asset particularly with developing countries. * Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries and the ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations in a multicultural multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. * 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 $92731 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance) a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 45624* 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 IAEAâ€™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 personâ€™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 NSNI-Regulatory Activities Section Primary Location Austria-Vienna-Vienna-IAEA Headquarters Job Posting 2023-09-05 2:13:55 PM Closing Date 2023-10-04 11:59:00 PM Duration in Months 36 Contract Type Fixed Term - Regular Probation Period 1 Year Full Competitive Recruitment Yes


Contractual Arrangement External consultant Contract Duration (Years Months Days) 55 days Job Posting Aug 28 2023 6:45:32 PM Closing Date Sep 12 2023 3:29:00 AM Primary Location Benin-Cotonou Organization AF_BEN Benin Schedule Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. I- Context and justification In order to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair practices in the food trade it was founded by the FAO and the World Health Organization in 1963 the Codex Alimentarius Commission (Codex) of which Benin is a member. Its mission is to develop international food standards. Participation in the various Codex works to defend the country's priorities requires mastery of the tools on electronic and physical working groups. The Codex Alimentarius is a compendium of food standards codes of practice and guidelines and aims to protect the health of consumers and ensure fair trade practices in all processed semi-processed and raw consumer food products. The Codex Alimentarius is composed of: the Commission the Executive Committee the Secretariat and the subsidiary bodies. When adopting or amending a Codex standard consensus is preferred. In Benin the National Committee of the Codex Alimentarius (CNCA) represents the institution. It is governed by Decree No. 2010-638 of 31 December 2010 on the attributions organization and functioning of the CNCA. This committee brings together several ministerial departments agencies or actors interested in the production processing preservation storage distribution standardization control import and export of food products. In Benin the standardization body is called: National Agency for Standardization Metrology and Quality Control (ANM). It is this body that ensures the production of national standards sometimes from the international standards of the Codex Alimentarius. When the standardization project concerns a local product that already has an international standard the standardization committee is inspired by the normative data contained in this international standard. In the absence of contradictory scientific data the codex standard is adopted without modification into a national standard. Some national standards are derived from codex standards with minor or major modifications. How useful are these codex standards for national standardization work? Are these standards adapted to national realities? These are all concerns to judge the relevance of these Codex Alimentarius standards in our national context. This is the purpose of this study to know the use and level of satisfaction of Codex standards in Benin. The purpose of this ToR is then to recruit a service provider experienced in conducting satisfaction surveys. II- General objective The general objective is to know the level of appropriation of Codex international standards. III- Specific objectives To carry out this mission it will be specifically to: * identify the uses made of international codex standards in Benin; * measure and estimate the degree of use of Codex standards; * assess areas not covered by Codex standards in relation to the national need for standards; * evaluate/estimate the market potential at the level of each user in Benin. IV- Tasks of the consultant The consultant will * Identify the structures using codex standards at the national level; * Consult national standards to assess information from other international standards; * Assess the gaps in standards (national and codex) in the priority area; * Consult users of codex standards such as technical centres inspection and control bodies and support bodies for producers processors and exporters; * Develop specific and relevant proposals for the adoption of standards codes of practice and codex guidelines at the national level; * produce an interim mission report; * have the report validated by members of the Codex Alimentarius National Committee. * produce a final end-of-mission report. V- Expected results The expected results are as follows: * The uses of codex standards are known; * The level of satisfaction resulting from codex standards is known; normative data * Areas not covered by Codex standards in relation to the national need for standards are assessed * National needs for standards are met by Codex international standards. VI- Consultant profile Interested candidates must meet the following criteria * Essential Education: Have at least a Master's degree (bac + 5 years) in one of the specialties related to food safety (agronomy biochemistry food technology industrial agri-food or food hygiene ...); Desirable: Specialized training in food safety or other related fields * Experience * Essential: at least 10 years of experience in the field of standardization study and successfully leads several national standardization projects; * Desirable: good knowledge of statistics and analysis and participated in at least 5 similar studies justified by certificates of good execution; Functional skills and knowledge * Good command of the concepts of standardization of food and agricultural products; * Good knowledge of national standards and standardization stakeholders; * Good command of the technique of developing national standards; * Good knowledge of the requirements applicable in the product standards: oils gari purees fruit juices water etc. ; Essential Skills * Produce quality results. * Communicate credibly and effectively (orally and in writing) * Be able to demonstrate leadership tenacity and diplomacy in obtaining information * Be able to work confidentially discreetly and on time; VII- Deliverables * a start-up report two weeks after the start of the mission; * a final report one week after the interim report; * completed user questionnaires. VIII- Duration of the mission The duration of the mission is fifty-five (55) days. Additional Information (For HR Use Only) * This vacancy notice may be used to identify candidates for other similar consultancies at the same level. * Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. * A written test may be used as a form of screening. * If your candidature is retained for interview you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. * For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. * The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits workforce regardless of disability status sex gender identity sexual orientation language race marital status religious cultural ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds or any other personal characteristics. The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its workforce. Women persons with disabilities and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply for WHO jobs. Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. 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Overview 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’s global malaria program provides direct technical and operational support to countries around the globe to strengthen their malaria programs and reduce the burden of this preventable treatable disease. We support governments to scale up effective interventions for prevention diagnosis treatment and surveillance with the goals of sustainably reducing the number of malaria-related illnesses and deaths worldwide in the short-term and accelerating progress towards malaria elimination in the long term. A pillar of CHAI’s strategy is helping governments identify which commodity-dependent interventions would be most effective where these interventions should be applied and the type and volume of commodities that malaria programs will require to achieve programmatic goals. Overview Of Role CHAI is seeking a highly motivated indivi dual to work as a Supply Chain Management (SCM) Technical Advisor (TA) to provide technical assistance in procurement and supply chain management in support of national malaria and neglected tropical disease programs around the globe (Mesoamerica Anglophone western and eastern Africa southern Africa southeast Asia and with specific focus on Francophone western Africa). The SCM TA will work directly with the SCM Program Manager CHAI regional and country teams government partners suppliers distributors and global and regional stakeholders to improve the supply management of malaria vector control diagnostic and treatment commodities that countries procure often with support from international donors. The SCM TA will have the opportunity to partner with national malaria program staff on supply chain planning to get essential medical products to patients with a focus on knowledge transfer and “leave behind” tools and interventions that can be owned and managed by the national staff. In addition the SCM TA will work with CHAI global and country-based team colleagues to expand the national programs’ use of appropriate digital information tools and systems linkage (or integration) between health management and logistics management information systems and develop dashboards data visualizations SOPs and training sessions to transform supply management at both national and community levels. In addition the SCM TA will work with CHAI staff and external partners on assessment and improvements in supply chain for commodities used to manage neglected tropical diseases. CHAI places great value on the resourcefulness tenacity patience humility and high ethical standards of its staff . The successful candidate must have a deep personal commitment to producing results and working independently able to manage multiple tasks at once and make sound decisions regarding data analysis without daily supervision . They will have solid fluency with analytical software ( MS Excel required others such as SAS STATA SPSS and R would be advantageous)  and will be capable of conducting rapid quantitative analysis and communicating the results to decision-makers . They will have a strong track record of producing accurate demand forecasts at the national or sub-national level (in the public or private sector) as well as experience in supply chain strategy and design (ideally by creating novel solutions and de novo tools to aid public sector stakeholders). The successful candidate will be highly skilled at problem-solving and relationship building and they must have excellent communications skills and cultural sensitivity as they will be working closely with global and country partners . Responsibilities * Collaborate with government partners CHAI country teams and other stakeholders to identify data & capacity gaps that impact procurement supply and distribution systems and build solutions that fit the needs of the malaria and neglected tropical diseases (NTD) program in the context of the national health system; * Work closely with CHAI malaria and NTD country teams and government partners to integrate available data sources and build models to quantify and forecast demand for malaria commodities distributed by the public and private sectors; * Compile information on registration quantification procurement and distribution processes and timelines for malaria vector control diagnostic and treatment commodities and document key gaps and recommendations for CHAI’s engagement; * Provide focused support and guidance for supply chain work in Francophone western Africa; * Work with the SCM Program Manager and advise on new avenues for CHAI engagement with national malaria and NTD programs and the private sector for improved supply chain management; * Outline key indicators and protocols to monitor quality assurance and distribution processes for products distributed by the private sector; * Ensure adequate procurement and distribution of commodities to all relevant levels of the health care system through planning data analysis and visualization and coordination across stakeholders; * Establish supply chain monitoring & evaluation (M&E) indicators to track progress and impact over time and routinely report findings; * Support CHAI country teams in each region with supply chain strategy and training and build a strong relationship of trust and capability with the national malaria programs. Qualifications * An MPH or an MS in public health public policy health economics or supply chain management and 3+ years’ experience working in public health health commodities management health strategy consulting health commodity market intelligence finance or a public sector advisory position in a related field * High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook) * Experience working in an international context and/or entrepreneurial environment * Exceptional analytical (qualitative and quantitative) and communication ( written  oral interpersonal organizational and problem-solving ) skills * Ability to think strategically and anticipate future consequences and trends * Ability to work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team * People-management skills: experience with directly line-managing employees to support professional development and ensure quality outputs from the team * Ability to be effective calm and flexible in a fast-paced work environment to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to effectively prioritize * Ability to travel up to 50% as needed * Fluent written/spoken English and advanced written/spoken French language skills * Experience and willingness to work in high-risk developing settings * Strong work ethic integrity credibility and dedication to CHAI’s mission Advantages * Experience using advanced analytical software (e.g. SAS STATA SPSS R) * Experience working with logistics management (eLMIS) and/or health information (DHIS2) systems * Experience working in developing countries particularly on health-related initiatives with data visualization applications * Experience working in pharmaceutical or medical device market research market intelligence wholesale distribution or commercial strategy * Knowledge of major global infectious disease problems * Experience working with governments and institutions in sub-Saharan Africa * Advanced or learning written/spoken Spanish or Portuguese language skills


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. UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners we have worked towards eradicating poverty reducing inequalities strengthening local governance enhancing community resilience protecting the environment supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms and accelerating sustainable development for all. With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India UNDP works with national and subnational government and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system we are committed to supporting the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet. UNDP India’s New Country Programme (2023-2027) Builds On Our Prior Work And Aims To Provide An Integrated Approach To Development Solutions In Three Strategic Portfolios * Strong accountable and evidence-led institutions for accelerated achievement of the SDGs. * Enhanced economic opportunities and social protection to reduce inequality with a focus on the marginalized. * Climate-smart solutions sustainable ecosystems and resilient development for reduced vulnerability. South-South cooperation gender equality and social inclusion are promoted across the pillars. The programme is supported by a framework of renewed partnerships and blended finance solutions strategic innovation and accelerator labs and data and digital architecture. You are invited to join a team of future-smart development professionals to support India in achieving the national and globally agreed goals. As part of the UNDP team your focus will be to work with diverse stakeholders to find country-specific solutions that lead to sustainable development and reach those furthest behind first. In India UNDP is a long-standing partner of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and its institutions at the State and District level. Guided by the government the UNDP India work is fully carried out in close coordination with partner UN agencies and is focusing on better health services provided to population of India. The overarching goal of UNDP’s work on health system strengthening in India is to facilitate equitable access to basic services by strengthening capacities of communities to demand and access services and of institutions to deliver quality timely and stigma free services and LNOB (Leaving no one behind). The Gavi Alliance co-funded Health System Strengthening (HSS) programme is one of the efforts of the MoHFW to improve the quality and level of immunization coverage in India. UNDP has been a trusted partner of MoHFW and GAVI for many years in this flagship programme that has nationwide coverage and has supported vaccine delivery to over 1 billion people. The initially developed solutions (eVIN and CoWIN) have proven themselves well and now UNDP is given a unique opportunity to develop and integrate a new universal vaccination solution - U-Win – which will be the focus on the next phase of support. While a large part of the HSS programme is related to digital solutions development capacity building and implementation it also includes technical support to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare for prevention and management of non-communicable diseases Neglected Tropical diseases and for leveraging technologies to track high risk pregnancies and thereby reduce maternal and child mortalities rates. Working closely with other development partners the programme also supports the National AIDS Control Organization’s efforts in prevention and control of HIV and AIDS. Duties And Responsibilities The Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Analyst will work under the direct supervision National Programme Specialist HSS and general guidance and close collaboration of the UNDP India CO M&E team and HSS Project Manager will support and bring expert knowledge and engagement to projects under the HSS portfolio ensuring consistent value based project implementation within corporate expectations. Responsibilities The specific duties and responsibilities during the assignment will be carried out in close collaboration with and under the general guidance of the UNDP India CO Monitoring and Evaluation team and will include but is not limited to the following * Implements and supports practices and guidance on the systematized effective application of RBM tools throughout the full end-to-end programme cycle from the design to implementation and reporting. * Provide input and tracks the development of monitoring and evaluation tools and templates including as needed support on progress monitoring parameters vis-a-vis indicators and targets * Regularly monitor the progress of project activities to assess overall project implementation with respect to project objectives outputs and indicators * Provide effective troubleshooting suggestion for corrective measures to be undertaken based on results of monitoring where necessary * Implement comprehensive monitoring platforms and tracking tools to gather analytics and data collection of project activities at national and local levels * Coordinate the maintenance of risks and issues logs of each project in close collaboration. * Ensures monitoring and evaluation standards quality assurance/control and capacity development within relevant teams * Prepare timely inputs to CO communications and visibility reports for donors that highlight the impact of donor funding * Support and provide substantive inputs to the preparation of visual briefing notes donor presentations including steering committee presentations * Coordinates team of Monitoring & Evaluation Consultants of the HSS Project. * General input for press releases and update data for project webpages in consultation with communication team in Project and country office * Collect data information and support development and communications of UNDP India ‘human interest stories’ of persons impacted by UNDP supported projects within given portfolio * Consolidation of project reports on monthly quarterly and yearly basis as required by the corporate guidelines (including narrative and financial as appropriate) * Timely reporting on identified risk issues and challenges which may affect implementation and achievements * Ensures standardized and timely collection and documentation of updated data at the national local and provincial levels * Effective support in identification documentation synthesis of lessons learned and best practices across CO for M&R * Plan Participate and contribute in results-oriented monitoring evaluation and reporting training efforts in the CO and for Implementing Partners * Proper documentation of research reports studies and evaluations are maintained. This includes the collection and documentation of relevant reports from government research bodies national and international agencies etc. * Support and facilitate robust evidence base documented experience from the projects implemented under the portfolio with research and analysis carried out where possible 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 * Project Management: Ability to plan organize prioritize and control resources procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals. * 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. * Monitoring: Ability to provide managers and key stakeholders with regular feedback on the consistency or discrepancy between planned and actual activities and programme performance and results. * Evaluation: Ability to make an independent judgement based on set criteria and benchmarks -Ability to anticipate client's upcoming needs and concerns. Digital & Innovation * Data Governance: Knowledge of data science skills to develop data management tools organize and maintain databases and operate data visualization technologies * Portfolio design & management: Ability to identify leverage points in systems and design interventions that address them. The value of the interventions is determined not in isolation but as part of the overall portfolio and their coherence. Ability to design processes that extract learning on an ongoing basis from existing portfolios so that learning accrues over time and new options for action are continuously generated. Build a learning ecosystem around a complex development challenge: being able to mobilise a variety of stakeholders and help them learn and work together. Understand key principles of systems and complexity theory. Education Required Skills and Experience * Master’s degree in Public Administration Economics or Data Analytics Communications and relevant fields or * Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration Economics or Data Analytics Communications and relevant fields Experience * For candidates with Master´s Degree in a relevant field of study no professional work experience is required. * Minimum 2 years of relevant working experience with Bachelor’s degree in project reporting research surveys and data collection analysis interpretation and management or related fields. * Knowledge of and experience in monitoring evaluation and producing project reports is required * Strong knowledge and experienced ability to draft high quality report supported with graphic and statistical summaries an asset. * Familiar with monitoring evaluation and reporting tools and an interest in the analysis of socio-economic and health issues and related policy matters is a significant advantage * Strong knowledge base and understanding of results-based management practices and quantification of development results is required * Capable of working with deadlines and taking on a range of tasks * Self-motivated and proactively able to identify and strategic recommend options for resolutions of issues * Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages and handling of web-based management systems * Experience working in the UN system * Experience collaborating with government agencies international organizations and community leaders * Knowledge of UN regulations rules and procedures Required Languages * Excellent oral and written communication skills in English knowledge of Hindi Remuneration * Remuneration starting at 1435933.36 INR (Annual) / 119661.11 INR (Monthly) as per the scale depending on qualifications and experience. The remuneration is excluding 8.33% pension amount paid over and above the salary. 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. Applicant Information About UNDP Rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. 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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. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. 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. While much progress has been made since the advent of democracy in 1994 in South Africa unemployment remains high at 32.9% with youth unemployment rate (at 59.6%) higher than the national average. An extreme headcount poverty of 58.6% in 2022 with Gini Inequality Index of 0.63% mean that the current economic landscape represents a formidable challenge for socio-economic development in the country. The recent economic stagnation coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic further undermine the gains made towards Agenda 2030. In 2022 growth softened markedly to 1.9% from 4.9% in 2021 as sharp cost-of-living increases weak external demand and tighter global financial conditions tempered the post-pandemic recovery. The growth slowdown was intensified by electricity shortages flood damages in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) and Eastern Cape (EC)and accelerated policy tightening to curb inflation. High and growing inequalities and pervasive poverty undermine prospects for sustainable development South Africa’s reliance on coal-fired power generation has necessitated urgent focus on an inclusive just transition. A just transition to a low-carbon economy will benefit all South Africans by driving economic growth creating jobs and increasing energy security while addressing the serious threat of climate change. The country’s economy is highly carbon intensive; considered to be in the top fifteen global emitters in 2020 and the highest emitter in Africa in 2022. As part of a coordinated action to achieve a low carbon economy and a climate resilient society government launched the new JET Investment Plan. The plan focuses on creating quality jobs increasing energy security addressing the risks of climate change and boosting economic growth. Against this background UNDP partners with stakeholders at all levels of government and society to help build nations that can withstand crises and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. With presence in 170 countries and territories UNDP offers global perspectives and local insight to empower lives and help build resilient nations to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In the South African context UNDP is working with the Government and the people of South Africa Private Sector UN Agencies Academia Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and other relevant stakeholders to address the triple development challenges of poverty income inequality and unemployment. We achieve this through promoting transformative governance inclusive and people-centred growth energy access climate resilience and sustainable development. Under UNDP’s portfolio on Inclusive Just and Sustainable Economic Growth portfolio we promote an integrated approach that tackles the interconnected issues of multidimensional poverty inequality and exclusion and sustainability while enhancing knowledge skills to enhance peoples’ choices reduce risks and sustain development gains underpinned by innovation-centric approaches to development. The goal is to strengthen capacities and provide an enabling environment for access to opportunities focusing on the most vulnerable and excluded population groups – including women and youth. Through country-led development efforts UNDP South Africa focuses on deepening youth and women inclusion digital transformation skills development private sector engagement protecting livelihoods among others. We implement interventions that strengthen access to equitable social and economic opportunities increase productivity and enhance value chain development. Central to our work is our commitment to a sustainable low carbon economy and greener environment whilst ensuring inclusive approaches that benefit every citizen in all communities equally leaving no one behind. The South Africa CO is recruiting for a Project Manager: Inclusive Growth. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager: Inclusive Growth the Project Manager will be experienced in successfully managing and directing projects within the SDGs context. Guided by the Programme Manager s/he will conceptualize and coordinate the implementation of projects with the ability to understand contextual political social and economic trends and the ability to lead the formulation management and evaluation of project activities. In particular s/he will manage projects in relation to Inclusive Just Energy Transition Digital Skilling and Entrepreneurship. S/he also works in close collaboration with other Programme Units Programme staff in other UN Agencies UNDP HQ and Addis-Ababa Regional Hub staff Government officials technical advisors and experts multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society. Position Purpose The Project Manager: Inclusive Growth will anchor identified projects within the portfolio providing substantive support to the project in terms of project governance implementation and monitoring. . As the overall coordinator s/he will work with respective units and teams to ensure hands-on day-to-day coordination and steering support and that projects are well conceptualized activities and tasks are well mapped out roles and responsibilities are clearly defined budgets are allocated and expenditure tracked communication and visibility is undertaken and monitoring and evaluation is consistently done. The role seeks to: * Ensure effective project management of the assigned projects by maintaining the delivery of appropriate technical operational financial and administrative outputs while tracking the project progress through monitoring evaluation and reporting; * Maintaining collaborative working relationships among key project partners and donors through effective communication consultation and reporting; * Aligning the project with UN values and UNDP priorities. Duties And Responsibilities Ensure effective project management of the assigned projects by maintaining the delivery of appropriate technical operational financial and administrative outputs while tracking the project progress through monitoring evaluation and reporting * Developing comprehensive/detailed project work-plans that include all project activities and roles and responsibilities of the stakeholders and setting-out corresponding milestones; * Managing and coordinating the implementation of the respective activities based on the relevant project documents including as needed supervision and guidance of other project staff consultants and experts with a view to achieving project results; * Monitoring the progress of implementation of project activities and key event schedules observing the work-plans and set deadlines including monitoring of the financial resources and accounting to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reports; * Mobilizing goods and services to support project activities including drafting TORs and works/product requirements and specifications; * Managing and monitoring project risks initially identified submitting information on the new risks and possible mitigating measures to the Project Board for consideration and updating the status of these risks by maintaining a Project Risk Log; * Ensuring adherence of project activities to the existing financial procurement and administrative processes that are in line with prevailing UNDP rules and regulations; * Setting up and managing project steering committees * Preparing project progress reports and ensuring timely submission of the reports to the relevant instances such as the project boards and relevant donors; * Managing project tracking in QUANTAM in accordance with UNDP procedures; * Managing the transfer of project deliverables to national beneficiaries and other project stakeholders. Maintaining collaborative working relationships among key project partners and donors through effective communication consultation and reporting * Maintaining strong relationships with the implementing partners government at all levels (national provincial and local)and other relevant partners and donors; * Maintaining regular coordination and quality assurance of expert inputs and products as well as among project partners to ensure coherence and complementarity of project activities; * Identifying opportunities for deepening the cooperation and recommending adequate approaches to dealing with different stakeholders based on information on all relevant stakeholders gathered during projects’ implementation; * Maintaining regular communication on relevant project issues with the local and international counterparties consultants and experts and ensuring quality and timely delivery of all agreed outputs; * Maintaining effective linkages with current and potential donors; * Ensuring adequate visibility of projects and effective communication of project results and knowledge management Aligning the project with UN values and UNDP priorities * Ensure the principles of gender equality democratic governance youth development social inclusion and disaster resilience are effectively reflected in all project activities; * Ensure that gender equality is pursued in all project activities and reflected in work plans budgets reports researches analyses and where specifically relevant analyzed in detail; * Ensure that accessibility for persons with disabilities is reflected in all project activities; * Consult regularly with other UNDP projects and programs on related activities where synergies are possible; * Strive to engage groups and communities in project activities that affect them; * Communicate project goals and activities clearly to both stakeholders and the wider public. 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 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 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. Business Management - Portfolio Management: Ability to select prioritize and control the organization’s programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance. Business Management - Project Management: Ability to plan organize prioritize and control resources procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals. Partnership management - Relationship Management: Ability to engage with a wide range of public and private partners build sustain and/or strengthen working relations trust and mutual understanding. Education Required Skills and Experience * Advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) in economics development studies or relevant field; or * A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience * Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing project management programme/project coordination and monitoring and/or provision of advisory services or similar is required. * Proven experience in development role in a developed country is required. * Proven experience in project management with evidence of having managed similar projects is required. * Demonstrable experience in liaising and co-operating with government officials municipal authorities' academic institutions NGOs and the private sector; and other national institutions and counterparts UN agencies international NGOs and other relevant stakeholders in a complex environment is required. * Good knowledge of the policies and institutional frameworks relevant to just energy transition entrepreneurship digitalisation is an asset. * Demonstrable knowledge of South African development priorities particularly in relation to Just Energy Transition is an asset. * Excellent communications report writing and analytical skills is an asset. * Experience in the use of computers and office software packages (MS Word Excel etc.) is an asset. * Proven experience managing Government of Japan funded projects or working with Japanese agencies is an asset. * Experience with UNDP Programme and Operations Policies and Procedures and project management including experience with Quantum is an asset. * Training Certification in Project management is an asset. * Experience working in South Africa is an asset. Language * Proficiency in Oral and Written English Language is required. 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. Applicant Information About UNDP Rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description experience and educational requirements. Non-discrimination UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct sexual harassment and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race sex gender identity religion nationality ethnic origin sexual orientation disability pregnancy age language social origin or other status. Scam warning The United Nations does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee please disregard it. 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