Work for the IMF. Work for the World. Senior HR Officer (Employment Practices) HRD Department: HRDAI Human Resources Department Immediate Office Job Description Typically Reports to: Assistant to the Director Employment Practices Job Summary The Senior Human Resources Officer Employment Practices advises on and implements legal policy and procedural matters relating to employee relations and use of the IMF Dispute Resolution and Ethics System including the prevention early resolution and administrative review of employment disputes; disciplinary processes; revisions to the Staff Handbook (including overseeing regular updates to the Handbook); work environment matters; performance support matters; separation processes; and the preparation and interpretation of HR policies and employment terms and conditions. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and the technical versatility and flexibility to successfully and independently handle multiple ongoing matters frequently with short deadlines; the ability to work well in a collegial team environment and the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a wide-range of internal clients and external parties. They will also have demonstrated excellent research and analytical skills; clear concise English legal writing skills; strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with counterparts of different cultural backgrounds; excellent oral communication skills; and excellent planning and organizational skills. Experience in a similar capacity in an international organization would be an asset. This position is based at the Fund’s headquarters in Washington DC. Major Duties And Responsibilities Leads the process for updating the Staff Handbook based on input from policy owners and the Legal Department identifies all policies/documents impacted by proposed changes and revises accordingly to ensure policies and practices are clear consistent effective and compliant. Coordinates a small team working on the periodic publication of the Staff Handbook developing materials to inform stakeholders of upcoming releases proposed changes and required consultation. Develops Staff Handbook update timelines maintains a master version of the Handbook accurately consolidating all proposed policy changes and interpretations. Leads review of legally complex employment policies and contributes to policy papers for management and Board consideration. Advises on the administrative review of employment decisions; disciplinary processes and misconduct-related matters; disability accommodations; domestic violence prevention initiatives; questions of HR-related policy application; and related employee relations matters including dispute prevention. Advises on the interpretation of existing HR policies/rules and proposes revisions as necessary. Advises on new policy development relating to the Dispute Resolution and Ethics System. Advises Assistant to the Director Employment Practices and HRD staff and managers on issues pertaining to past or potential grievances while maintaining confidentiality of individual cases. Partners and liaises with the Legal Department and with Dispute Resolution System colleagues as necessary. Leads or assists in arranging mediation and/or negotiating settlements of disputes. Advises on performance support cases and develops knowhow materials and training for HR Teams and managers on performance management policies addressing common issues and clearly distilling appropriate procedures/support channels for relevant activities such as developing and monitoring performance improvement plans. Manages inquiries and requests related to the Separation Benefit Fund; mandatory medical and other complex separations; and related administrative matters. Acts on behalf of the Assistant to the Director (Employment Practices) as requested. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree or equivalent in law (J.D. LLM or equivalent) or a closely related field plus a minimum of eight years of relevant professional work experience OR Bachelor’s degree plus fourteen years of relevant professional work experience. In addition to the qualifications listed above the candidate should possess: * Sound professional knowledge of and proven experience in employment law and employment conditions in an international organization. * Experience in and ability to work autonomously in employee relations dispute resolution and performance management in the specialized legal/regulatory environment of an international organization. * Strategic thinking skills combined with strong conceptual and analytical skills and ability to lead the design and implementation of new or revised HR and employment policies programs and procedures ensuring that HR policies practices and programs meet departmental and corporate business needs. * Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills client focus and experience coaching colleagues to handle multiple tasks concurrently and to work against tight deadlines. * Ability to influence and negotiate effectively to deliver constructive solutions to complex problems. Ability to act discretely and diplomatically within highly sensitive contexts. Experience in mediation is desirable. * Excellent written and oral communication skills; proven ability to communicate clearly effectively and tactfully in relation to legal issues and possible solutions in discussing sensitive personnel matters and/or to present logical well-reasoned and technically sound arguments in a persuasive manner – building on sound judgment and ability to deal with highly confidential matters with sensitivity and diplomacy. * Experience in the Fund's work organization governance and staffing structures policies and procedures is highly beneficial. * Effective project management skills including in managing multiple projects and a proven ability to organize plan and manage complex issues. Specialized Skills/Knowledge * Working independently applies analytical skills to identify issues or problems. * Focuses on operational excellence by offering suggestions for improvement potentially resulting in changes to procedures and policy. * Prepares final products within context of position. * Displays in-depth specific technology business process or platform knowledge. * Demonstrates building of knowledge outside of division and a broadened perspective of department and Fund. * Understands new and more complex policies and applies and implements them. Competencies Analytical Skills * Working independently applies analytical skills to identify issues or problems. * Focuses on operational excellence by offering suggestions for improvement potentially resulting in changes to procedures and policy. * Prepares final products within context of position. Specialty Knowledge * Displays in-depth specific technology business process or platform knowledge. * Demonstrates building of knowledge outside of division and a broadened perspective of department and Fund. * Understands new and more complex policies and applies and implements them. Versatility * Demonstrates ability to multi-task across multiple projects. Technological/Data Management Skills * Identifies opportunities to improve processes and data management by utilizing technology. Innovativeness * Selects and implements the best solution with minimal supervision. Knowledge of Fund Operations/Policies * Has a broad understanding of one’s own area and multiple departments. Communication * Effectively communicates to Division Chiefs and/or larger groups. * Audience elevated; might present to cross-department audiences. * Develops effective initial written drafts of longer and more complex documents. Interpersonal Skills * Represents team as appropriate to role. * Effectively builds relationships within and outside the department (or sometimes outside the Fund). * Effectively presents one’s own “view.” Work Management * Displays initiative in determining what needs to get done. Supervisory (Where Applicable) * Reviews monitors evaluates work of others/vendors. * Mentors coaches and trains in area of expertise. * Takes leadership role on projects either as project manager for smaller multiple projects or single larger project. * Manages a small team/project. It is expected that while the position is advertised at the full grade band it will be filled at the lower level. This vacancy shall be filled by a 3-year Term appointment in accordance with the Fund’s new employment rules that took effect on May 1 2015. A regular staff member who is selected to fill the vacancy will maintain their open-ended status. If the selected candidate is a contractual employee they will be offered a Term staff appointment. Staff members already on a term appointment will continue their current term but may receive an extension provided that their current term appointment has not already been extended. All applicants are expected to include a Statement of Interest as an attachment to the application which may be used in the screening process for this vacancy. Department: HRDAI Human Resources Department Immediate Office Hiring For: A13 A14 The IMF is committed to achieving a diverse staff including age creed culture disability educational background ethnicity gender gender expression nationality race religion and beliefs and sexual orientation. We welcome requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities during the selection process.


SCOPE OF WORK USAID/SOMALIA PEOPLE-CENTERED GOVERNANCE (PCG) ACTIVITY Position Federal Member State (FMS) Coordinator- South West (Grade 8) Maximum Level of Effort Full-time LTTA Base of Operations Baidoa position reports to Program Implementation Director * Project 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 South West) federal member state of Somalia. * Role ’s Purpose: The Federal Member State (FMS) Coordinator – South West holds the primary responsibility to ensure effective coordination and implementation of programs and initiatives between the federal member state and its districts. S/he will facilitate collaboration and communication among stakeholders including government traditional leaders religious leaders private sector and civil society. The FMS Coordinator will oversee the entire program lifecycle handle contracts and ensure risk mitigation. Budget management and monitoring program progress against targets are also part of her/his responsibilities. Comprehensive reporting on program achievements challenges and lessons learned is her/his duty. Moreover s/he contributes to the development of strategy documents aligning with PCG's broader objectives. * Key Duties and Responsibilities : * Responsible for day-to-day operations and supporting programmatic and project management for the South West district team. * Act as DAI's key relationship manager for the specific FMS liaising with Government civil society and other stakeholders. * Support project design with evidence-based steps from concept to design. * Manage financial and progress reporting focusing on capturing lessons learned in monthly quarterly and annual reports for federal member states. * Identify project risks and recommend mitigation measures for effective implementation. * Ensure project compliance with conflict-sensitive and GEYSI guidelines (Gender Equality Youth and Social Inclusion). * Oversee partners' contract and performance management from inception to close-out phase. * Collaborate with project leadership and stakeholders to ensure adequate support and knowledge sharing. * Ensure project initiatives complement rather than compete with other stakeholders in the target location(s). * Work closely with the Country team to ensure fit-for-purpose operational services in the FMS. * Liaise with the Security Manager to flag any new security concerns or potential risks in the respective FMS and ensure district team is aware of latest information regarding security situation and project guidance. * Contribute to value for money and risk assessments. * Provide regular updates on project performance ongoing activities risk management lessons learned and capacity building trainings. * Understand and adhere to DAI and USAID rules regulations processes and systems for compliant project implementation. * Uphold DAI ethics and values in all aspects of the job operations and team management. * Safeguard staff and maintain a strict zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and unethical behavior. * Other Deliverables as requested by the Program Implementation Director. * Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in Economics social sciences or a related field. * Minimum 7 years of relevant professional experience. * Previous work in Somalia specifically on the target FMS is essential. * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a range of external and internal stakeholders. * Strong track record of working on projects of similar scope complexity and size preferably in the target FMS. * Good understanding of the federal member state and the networks needed for the success of the program. * Fluency in English and Somali is required. * Skills * Strong understanding of USAID policies and procedures. * Good communications skills being able to communicate effectively and diplomatically with a wide range of contacts. * Good judgment in dealing with complex and sensitive issues and ability to build relationships with multiple and diverse actors. * Ability to navigate complex Somali networks. * Ability to build effective credible client relationships and networks. * Excellent computer skills especially Word Excel PowerPoint. * High level proficiency in English and well-developed report writing skills . * An energetic forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image. * An extremely well-organized and self-directed individual with sound technical skills analytical ability good judgment and strong operational focus. * Strong leadership and supervisory skills * Detail and solutions-oriented. * Reporting The FMS Coordinator will report to the Program Implementation Director


Job Brief Location Jakarta Indonesia Request for Quotation SKALA Event Organiser Services Panel (Organisation) RFT No. SKALA-JK/004/RFQ/2023 About The Engagement The provision of event organizer service is to ensure professional facilitation and management of large-scale and strategic events under the SKALA Program such as onsite or virtual meetings with partners workshops and conferences at national levels. To achieve this objective SKALA is looking for a firm that can provide event organizer services and has proven experience and expertise to execute events in various formats. The service provider will be expected to have necessary resources and team size to handle parallel events and to respond within one-week notice. About DT Global DT Global is driven by a fundamental commitment to one goal: to work in partnership with communities governments and the private sector to deliver innovative data-driven solutions that transform lives beyond expectations. DT Global—launched in 2019—is built on legacy companies AECOM International Development’s Services Sector Development Transformations IMC Worldwide and Cardno International Development. To fulfill its profit-for-purpose mission DT Global is a key donor to the DT Institute an independent not-for-profit organization in support of DTI’s efforts to test new ideas or expand on donor partner priorities with the aim to improve as many lives as possible. Our global team of 2500 staff and experts work in over 90 countries. We bring over 60 years of experience relationships and technical excellence to improve lives on behalf of our partners clients and stakeholders. We aim to maximize sustainable development impact across a wide range of practice areas including Conflict Prevention Stabilization & Transition; Economic Growth; Environment & Infrastructure; Governance; and Human Development. Together we aim to positively impact 500 million lives by 2045. About SKALA The SKALA Program is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA will contribute to this objective by strengthening selected elements of Indonesia’s large and complex decentralised government system responsible for the delivery of basic services (Layanan Dasar). The SKALA Program’s core approach is to facilitate better collaboration (Kolaborasi) between Indonesian government stakeholders at national and subnational levels to help realise synergies (Sinergi) that will trigger improved service delivery. Moreover SKALA will build on and take to scale the successes and learning from Australia’s previous 17 years of support to Indonesia’s decentralised government system. The SKALA Program is to be implemented through the following three pillars: * Pillar 1: Stronger national level enabling environment for sub-national service delivery * Pillar 2: Better sub-national governance for service delivery * Pillar 3: Greater participation representation and influence for women people with disabilities and vulnerable groups Requirements for the RFQ To access the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document please copy and paste this link into a web browser: https://bit.ly/3OCQote How to respond? Please click ‘apply’ and submit an electronic copy of the bidding documents as required in the RFQ. Enquiries Any enquiries must be by email to procurement@skala.or.id by Thursday 7 September 2023 at 5 pm (Western Indonesia Time/WIB). Contact Contact procurement@skala.or.id if you have any enquiries. Application submission Application must be submitted to procurement@skala.or.id no later than Thursday 14 September 2023 at 5.00 PM (Western Indonesia Time/WIB) DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women men people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.


Overview The Senior Manager Conference and Events will lead the management and organization of the bi-annual conference series and other events and convenings. The position will lead the management of strategic and operational elements before during and after conferences and events both in person and virtual. The ideal candidate will have experience planning and executing international conferences as well as hybrid and virtual events. Responsibilities Conference & Events Planning * Ensures high-quality and innovative event offerings by overseeing all aspects of event conception planning production promotion and implementation for virtual and in-person events including the bi-annual conference series. * Leads the operational and logistical planning for the conference series including overseeing the work of the Conference and Events Associate and ensuring all staff supporting the conference are well- aligned and coordinated. * Leads and organizes planning meetings and ensures effective communication and coordination across the team. Coordinates across multiple staff and teams to manage all conference event logistics including relevant RFPs housing/lodging transportation food contract details and event planning. * Establishes and oversees the timelines schedules and all planning related to the conference and assure attainment of milestones and adherence to the overall conference schedule. * Leads the process of identifying bi-annual conference locations identify potential venues and conduct site inspections to select conference venues. Stakeholder Engagement * Collaborates with the high level internal and external stakeholders assesses the effectiveness of convenings and proactively identify learnings from prior engagements to define strategy for future convenings. * Ensures strong communication and collaboration with external speakers and partners related to the conference series and other events including speaker management and identifying opportunities for future collaboration. * Oversees the negotiation of large procurements related to the conference or other events establishes strong working relationships with vendors and manage contracts. * Serves as the main point of contact for all vendor management to ensure timely deliverables critical communication and post-event follow up. Identifies and manages all necessary consultants temporary staff and vendors. Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with 7+ years of relevant experience planning international conference planning and managing events * Demonstrated success in vendor management * Strong demonstrated experience in project management and leading a team to achieve project goals and deliverables with constraints of scope budget and time in a collaborative team environment * Prior experience with social media tools and event planning software and/or websites * Excellent interpersonal verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with high-level stakeholders. * Superior organizational skills and ability to balance competing priorities in high-pressure environments * High degree of decision making and problem-solving abilities * Ability to project a professional image and communicate positively and effectively as a representative of Jhpiego both within The Johns Hopkins University community and with external organizations and donors * Proficient in Microsoft Office * Ability to work unconventional hours as required * Ability to travel up to 30% of the time Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field with 10+ years of relevant experience inclusive of the above The salary range for this role is expected to be: $99080 - $132107. Total Rewards The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location work experience market conditions education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health life career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ If Permitted Equivalencies Will Follow These Guidelines Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job. * Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date. The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law the university will review on an individual basis the date of a candidate’s conviction the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function. The Johns Hopkins University values diversity equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion . Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran. EEO is the Law Learn More https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf Accommodation Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University please visit accessibility.jhu.edu . Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .


Job Requisition Type Evergreen (Formerly known as talent pools in order to have a balanced number of ready-to-hire candidates who can be deployed at short notice to a vacancy that best matches their skills. Evergreens are primarily used to fill Temporary Appointments.) Call for applications - Protection Officer P2 Location: Various location Why should you join us? UNHCR the UN Refugee Agency takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee the world providing life-saving aid including protection shelter food and water to ensure safety rights and dignity. With over 20000 women and men working in 137 countries we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of millions forcibly displaced people worldwide. Our dedicated and professional staff work around the world in roles including legal protection community-based protection health and more. Despite the challenges our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact on the lives of people forced to flee. How can you make a difference? The Associate Protection Officer is expected to coordinate quality timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern ensuring that operational responses in all sectors mainstream protection methodologies and integrate protection safeguards. The incumbent contributes to the design of a comprehensive protection strategy and represents the organization externally on protection doctrine and policy as guided by the supervisor. S/he also ensures that persons of concern are meaningfully engaged in the decisions that affect them and support programme design and adaptations that are influenced by the concerns priorities and capacities of persons of concern. To achieve this the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern authorities protection and assistance partners as well as a broader network of stakeholders who can contribute to enhancing protection. Key responsibilities and duties: * Provide legal advice and guidance on protection issues to persons of concern (PoC). * Conduct eligibility and status determination for PoC in compliance with UNHCR procedural standards and international protection principles. * Promote and contribute to measures to identify prevent and reduce statelessness. * Oversee and manage individual protection cases including those on GBV and child protection. * Monitor and intervene in cases of refoulement expulsion and other protection incidents * Recommend durable solutions through voluntary repatriation local integration and where appropriate resettlement. * Promote and integrate community-based approaches to protection and contribute to capacity-building initiatives for communities and individuals to assert their rights. * Negotiate locally on behalf of UNHCR. * Enforce compliance of staff and implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services. Who are we looking for? Candidates with For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree. Requirements Professional experience in the area of refugee protection internal displacement human rights or international humanitarian law. Good knowledge of International Refugee and Human Rights Law and ability to apply the relevant legal principles. Advantage Field experience including in working directly with communities. Good IT skills including database management skills. For a more detailed description please review the job description: https://www.unhcr.org/63dcfba74 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION UNHCR’s workforce consists of many diverse nationalities cultures languages age and perspectives. We seek to sustain and strengthen this diversity and to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for our entire workforce. Joining us means living sharing and promoting these core values of inclusion diversity and gender equality. Applications are encouraged from qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race colour sex national origin age religion disability sexual orientation and gender identity.


Application Closing Date: 9/18/2023 How to Apply: Interested candidates should send a CV via email to ttalukdar@worldbank.org Subject “SHORT-TERM CONSULTANT’S (STC) - PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERT”. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. BACKGROUND The World Bank seeks to contract services of a panel of Public Health Experts as Short-Term Consultants (STC) to contribute to timely implementation of the Transforming India’s Public Health System for Pandemic Preparedness Program (PHSPP). PROJECT BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The objective of the proposed PHSPP is to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response systems and institutions in India. PHSPP will support India’s flagship program the Pradhan Mantri-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) launched in October 2021 in its effort to develop and improve the public healthcare infrastructure in India. Specifically PM-ABHIM aims to create critical institutions and systems for preventing detecting and responding to future pandemics and expanding delivery of high-quality primary healthcare services. In that context the proposed Program supports PM-ABHIM’s efforts to: (i) prepare India’s surveillance system to be ready to detect and report epidemics of potential international concern ensure rapid response and prevent emergence of pathogens; (ii) enhance India’s capacity to detect pathogens including zoonotic diseases to inform India’s bio-security response and commercialization of new technologies to prevent detect or treat infectious diseases; and (iii) enhance coordination and build institutional capacity of core public health institutions to implement the program and deliver high quality results. Given the importance and criticality of the operation towards strengthening India’s Public Health Systems and requests received from implementing agencies the World Bank seeks to hold a short list of STCs to provide Technical Assistance (TA) during the implementation phase of PHSPP and provide implementation insights and advice for the World Bank . SCOPE OF WORK The STC will work under the leadership of MOHFW which provides overall coordination and stewardship for the PHSPP. The STC will work closely with the four implementing agencies— i) the NCDC; (ii) the Department of Health Research (DHR) through the ICMR and its selected institutions; (iii) the DMC; and (iv) POE under the International Health (IH) Division and the World Bank Task Team to support the following tasks: 1. Work closely with the implementing agencies to facilitate timely implementation of the program; 2. Facilitate coordination between MOHFW and implementing agencies with the World Bank; 3. Provide technical support to MOHFW and the implementing agencies in providing effective oversight to key focus areas of the program as outlined in the Results Areas (See Annex) 4. Coordinate closely with the Independent Verification Agency (IVA) and provide necessary support in accomplishing IVA tasks especially the verification of prior results and year wise disbursement linked results (DLR). 5. Coordinate closely with MOHFW and the implementing agencies in routine implementation monitoring  reporting and management functions including operationalization of governance structures such as Pandemic Preparedness Coordination Committee. 6. Any other matter for effective delivery of the PHSPP In consultation with MOHFW and the World Bank the STC will work either from the home office or the MOHFW office. The consultant would however need to be based in New Delhi. The STC will not be authorized to provide any clearance on behalf of the World Bank. DELIVERABLES/SPECIFIC OUTPUTS EXPECTED FROM CONSULTANT The STC will be hired for 80- 90 input days till June 30 2024. Apart from completing the above tasks the STC will submit a monthly progress report along with fee claims. The remuneration will be in INR. The contract can be extended subject to performance and PHSPP program and World Bank business needs. CONSULTANT QUALIFICATIONS * Advanced degree in public health preferably with expertise in monitoring information systems and epidemiology * Expertise in India’s health systems and institutional development and having at least 5 years of professional experience * Ability to write in English language and to use word processing applications Annex TRANSFORMING INDIA’S PUBLIC HEALTH SYSTEM FOR PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM (PHSPP) Key Results Areas The PHSPP will support the three RAs that contribute to the overall outcomes of the GoI’s program. A description of Program activities and associated actions from the broader Government program are provided below. RA#1: Expanding an Information Technology (IT) enabled surveillance system and One Health coordination. This RA aims to prepare India’s surveillance system to be ready to detect and report epidemics of potential international concern; ensure rapid response by expanding surveillance capacity; and prevent emergence of pathogens including those constituting public health risk by enhancing surveillance of AMR and zoonotic diseases. Specific thematic areas under this results area include: * Development and strengthening of surveillance reporting through Integrated Health Information Platform (IHIP) to generate real time surveillance data to provide early alerts of infectious disease outbreaks. * Strengthening of POE to meet international health regulation standards for enhanced cross border surveillance. * Strengthening of capacities of metropolitan cities to identify and contain disease hotspots and populations vulnerable to emerging and remerging diseases. * Strengthening of disaster and epidemic preparedness by creating health emergency operation centers. * Strengthening of all divisions of NCDC focused on applied public health capacity building and establishment of regional centers. * Enhancement of ability to detect novel pathogens by expanding biosafety laboratory network to enhance advanced outbreak investigations and response. * Expansion of network of sentinel sites for One Health surveillance and network of One Health coordinators to monitor trends of zoonotic diseases. * Implementation of an enhanced national program for anti-microbial resistance. * Support for measures to ensure pandemic preparedness and response plans cater to the needs of women and other vulnerable populations including through gender disaggregated data reporting. RA#2: Enhancing Bio-security Capacity. This RA implemented by the ICMR will focus on enhancing the capacity to detect emerging and remerging pathogens including zoonotic diseases to inform India’s bio-security response and commercialization of new technologies to prevent detect or treat infectious diseases. Key thematic areas under RA#2 include: * Identification of hotspots for zoonotic diseases and creation of national risk maps through establishment of a new center for One Health research to build One Health research capacity. * Capacity building of medical colleges and state research institutes in viral diagnostics including genome sequencing including through establishment of zonal National Institutes of Virology (NIV). * Expansion of network of viral disease research laboratories for expanded surveillance of pan-respiratory viruses and improved diagnosis of fevers of unknown etiology. * Promotion of commercialization of technologies to prevent diagnose and treat infectious diseases through strengthening of ICMR’s Medical Device and Diagnostic Mission Secretariat to create relevant policies and establish public-private platform to engage with the industry. * Building of Southeast Asia regional capacity to undertake collaborative research on disease dynamics of identified regionally important pathogens by creating a regional platform. * Development of tools and playbooks for early warning signals and community engagement and risk communication during health emergencies. * Capacity building in disease elimination science through establishment and operation of a new division for research in disease elimination at ICMR’s National AIDS Research Institute. * Capacity building in applied research for diseases of national importance including through expansion of partnerships with medical colleges and state research institutions through multi-disciplinary research units and model rural health research units. RA#3: Transforming Core Public Health Institutions and Research Agencies. This RA focuses on enhanced coordination and building institutional capacity to implement the program to deliver high quality results. Specific activities include: * Operationalization of governance structures such as Pandemic Preparedness Coordination Committee * Capacity building of NCDC for Program implementation including through relevant leadership enhancement divisions and support agencies to ensure timely implementation and operationalization through planned infrastructure equipment and human resources. * Review of NCDC capacity and best global practices to develop an action plan to transform NCDC to a world class institute for prevention and control of diseases and implementation of such action plan. * Establishment of Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) cell at the NCDC for promoting training and career pathways in EIS getting EIS program affiliated to universities and expanding field epidemiology training program. * Training of public health workers to develop competencies in prevention detection and response to disease outbreaks.


Overview The goal of post-pregnancy family planning is to help women avoid unintended pregnancies during the postpartum and post-abortion period and beyond allowing them to adequately space their pregnancies for optimal maternal and child health outcomes. It recognizes the unique opportunity to reach women while they are engaged with healthcare services following childbirth and provides them with the information resources and support they need to make choices that align with their individual circumstances and reproductive intentions. On average almost all pregnant women (98%) receive at least one contact of antenatal care by a skilled provider and almost 9 out of 10 them (89%) give birth under the care of a skilled provider. Furthermore the majority of ANC and childbirth services are provided at the primary health care level. Kenya faces significant challenges in maternal and child health including high maternal mortality rates and a high total fertility rate. These factors create an excellent milieu for integrating post-pregnancy (post-partum and post-abortion) family planning into primary health care. While universal availability of voluntary and quality PPFP counselling and services has the potential to minimize the unmet need improve the mCPR and transform the lives of women and their families this proven high impact practice is unfortunately yet to be institutionalized and fully implemented in Kenya making the postpartum and post-abortion periods continue to be missed opportunities for FP in the life-course of many individuals There is a need to address the gap in post-pregnancy and post abortion family planning services in Kenya to ensure that women have access to and can make informed choices about contraception after childbirth. Jhpiego- through its project- Accelerating Post Pregnancy Family Planning Integration into Primary healthcare services in Kenya (APIP) is working in collaboration with MOH COG and NCPD to support counties to address these challenges across the WHO health systems strengthening building blocks. The Ministry of Health is seeking an experienced and highly skilled consultant to support develop a comprehensive national implementation plan for the scale-up of post pregnancy family planning in Kenya. The primary objective of this consultancy is to provide strategic guidance and technical expertise to the Ministry of Health in order to improve access and utilization of family planning services among women during the postpartum period. We are seeking the services of a qualified consultancy firm or individuals to develop a Post-pregnancy family planning scale up implementation plan for Kenya. The development of the post-pregnancy family planning scale-up implementation plan will be led by the Ministry of Health – Division of Reproductive maternal health and include collaboration with National Council for Population and Development (NCPD). Other key collaborations will include development partners non-governmental organizations and RH/FP donors. The implementation plan will be designed for use by various stakeholders including civil society organizations government agencies and other actors in the field of sexual and reproductive health. The PPFP scale up implementation plan will be developed through a consultative and participatory process with key stakeholders in Kenya including government agencies development partners civil society organizations and private sector actors. Objective The policy document on post-pregnancy family planning scale-up implementation plan will aim to: * Improve Access: Ensure that all women have access to post-pregnancy family planning information and services regardless of their geographic location or socio-economic status. * Increase Awareness: Conduct awareness campaigns to promote the importance of post-pregnancy family planning and dispel misconceptions and address barriers to access of available services. * Strengthen Healthcare Systems: Develop the capacity of healthcare providers to offer high-quality post-pregnancy family planning services. * Monitor and Evaluate: Establish a robust monitoring and evaluation framework to track the progress and impact of the scale-up roadmap. Key Components of the PPFP scale up implementation plan * Guidelines and Protocols: Establish standardized guidelines and protocols for post-pregnancy family planning services in healthcare facilities. * Training and Capacity Building: Provide comprehensive training and capacity building programs to program managers and healthcare providers to deliver quality post-pregnancy family planning counselling and services. * Integration with RH and HIV programs: Integrate post-pregnancy family planning services into existing maternal and child health programs as well as HIV programs. * Community Engagement: Engage community leaders and stakeholders to create awareness and encourage support for post-pregnancy family planning. Additionally will define the role and expected deliverables of community health promoters in post-pregnancy FP * Data Collection and Analysis: Update a data collection system to comprehensively monitor the uptake and impact of post-pregnancy family planning services. * Sustainability: To ensure the long-term sustainability of the scale-up implementation plan there will be a focus on building partnerships capacity strengthening and domestic resource mobilization * The implementation plan will include a timeline resource allocation and a clear division of responsibilities among involved parties. Responsibilities * Conduct a thorough assessment of the current post pregnancy and Post abortion family planning landscape in Kenya including existing policies programs and resources. * Engage with key stakeholders including government officials (Council of Governors Ministry of Health NCPD) County health leadership and management teams healthcare providers NGOs and community leaders to gather feedback and input on the development of the implementation plan. * Analyse data and research findings to identify gaps challenges and opportunities for scale-up of post pregnancy family planning services. * Develop a comprehensive implementation plan that outlines the strategic priorities goals and activities required to improve access and utilization of post pregnancy family planning services. * Provide recommendations for strengthening the health system and building the capacity of healthcare providers to deliver high-quality post pregnancy family planning services. * Collaborate with the Ministry of Health and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the implementation plan aligns with national priorities and existing policies. * Support the Ministry of Health in the development of a monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress and outcomes of the roadmap implementation. * Prepare and deliver presentations reports and other communication materials to disseminate implementation plan and recommendations to key stakeholders. Tasks and Proposed PPFP/PAFP Scale up Roadmap development process (Methodology) The Consultancy Will Include The Following Tasks * Inception report: Prepare an inception report detailing how the consultancy will be undertaken * PPFP/PAFP Scale up implementation plan outline: Prepare and present an outline for the scale up roadmap * Assessment and data collection: conduct a comprehensive assessment of the current post pregnancy and post abortion family planning landscape in Kenya. this includes reviewing existing policies guidelines and resources as well as gathering data on contraceptive use access and barriers to identify gaps challenges and opportunities for improvement. * Stakeholder Engagement: Consult with national and county governments health leadership and management officials healthcare providers NGOs community leaders and women (15-49yrs) for their input and feedback help shape the roadmap and ensure that it is responsive to the needs and priorities of the target population. * Data analysis and synthesis: analyze data and stakeholder input and synthesize to identify common themes trends and priorities that will inform the strategic direction and goals of the roadmap. * PPFP Scale up formulation: Formulate an implementation plan based on the findings from the assessment and stakeholder engagement outlining the strategic priorities goals and activities required to scale up post pregnancy and post abortion family planning services. The roadmap should be evidence-based context-specific and aligned with national priorities and policies. * Consultation and validation: Share draft roadmap with relevant stakeholders for consultation and validation to allow for additional input feedback and refinement for diverse perspectives and expertise of those involved. * Monitoring and evaluation framework development: Develop a robust monitoring and evaluation framework alongside the roadmap that includes indicators data collection tools and reporting mechanisms to track progress and outcomes of the roadmap implementation. * Presentation and dissemination: Prepare and present the final roadmap along with the monitoring and evaluation framework to key stakeholders through workshops conferences and reports * Implementation and review: The implementation plan will be implemented with various stakeholders taking responsibility for specific activities and interventions. the consultant will conduct regular reviews and evaluations to assess progress identify challenges and make necessary adjustments to ensure effectiveness and sustainability. Milestone Schedule and number of days # Deliverable Number of Days Date 1 An inception report 1 day TBD 2 An outline of the Scale up roadmap 1 day TBD 3 A desk review report and ppt presentation that summarizes the current Landscape of PPFP/PAFP in Kenya 2 days TBD 4 Sstakeholder consultations on the needs/gaps opportunities and priorities of various stakeholders for PPFP scale up implementation plan 2 days TBD 5 Report on the stakeholder consultations 2 days TBD 6 Participation at workshop to review current FP guidelines 5 days 7 Participation at workshop to draft PPFP scale up implementation plan 5 days 8 Consolidate draft PPFP/PAFP scale up implementation plan which includes a situational analysis strategic priorities goals and activities required to scale up post pregnancy and post abortion family planning services. and a monitoring and evaluation framework 2 days TBD 9 Participation at validation meeting 1 day TBD 10 Final scale up implementation plan 2 days TBD 11 A final report summarizing the consultancy process challenges lessons learnt and recommendations 1 day TBD Total number of days 24 days Period of performance (Timeline for assignment) The scope of work is scheduled for 24 days. This consultancy is expected to be finalized within 3 months of contract signature unless otherwise stated by the Ministry of Health. It is expected that the assignment will be concluded within the three calendar months from the commencement date. The start and end dates will depend on when the consultant and Jhpiego sign a consultancy agreement. Accountability The day to day management of this consultancy will be done by Ministry of Health in close consultation with APIP Project. The FP program in Ministry of Health will provide oversight and technical support during the review and drafting workshops validation meeting and finalization of the PPFP scale up implementation plan. Other key Government of Kenya agencies and development partners will also provide technical inputs during the development to ensure quality before finalization. Required Qualifications * Master’s degree in the field of medical nursing or public health * A minimum of 15 years of experience working in the field of reproductive health family planning or related areas. * In-depth knowledge and understanding of the post pregnancy and post abortion family planning landscape policies and programs in Kenya. * Proven experience in developing strategic plans roadmaps or similar documents for scaling up health interventions. * Strong analytical and research skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear and actionable recommendations. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. * Familiarity with the Kenyan healthcare system including the Ministry of Health structure and processes. * Ability to work independently and meet deadlines. Financial Proposal and Schedule of Payments The consultant’s payments to be done based on achievement of milestones-based certification of satisfactory work as per work plan and endorsed by both the Ministry of Health and Jhpiego. Submission of Proposals Ministry of health Kenya through its partners including APIP Project will bear the travelling costs associated with this engagement. Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their technical and financial proposals CV a cover letter outlining their relevant experience and a sample of their previous work related to strategic planning or roadmap development. Jhpiego offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive employee benefits package. Please apply at www.jhpiego.org/careers Applicants must submit a single document for upload to include: cover letter resume and references. For further information about Jhpiego visit our website at www.jhpiego.org Note: The successful candidate selected for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Jhpiego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer “ Jhpiego a Johns Hopkins University affiliate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender marital status pregnancy race color ethnicity national origin age disability religion sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status other legally protected characteristics or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Jhpiego promotes Affirmative Action for minorities women individuals who are disabled and veterans. EEO is the Law ”


Job Description Background Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse any kind of harassment including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The Knowledge Project is a joint initiative between UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Arab States and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation (MBRF) established in 2008 and aimed at producing high-quality knowledge products and promoting knowledge sharing and dialogue. It builds on three Arab Knowledge Reports the Arab Knowledge Index the knowledge4all portal and mobile application the Arab Reading Index the Future of Knowledge Report series and the Global Knowledge Index (GKI). Moreover the project has recently launched a three-year initiative to develop the skills of citizens in the Arab States region which will be piloted in eight Arab countries providing 5500 training licenses during the first year of its roll-out. In 2023 the Knowledge Project plans to produce the GKI 2023 establish a skills development programme enhance its knowledge4all portal and mobile application introduce its pilot Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy and implement an outreach and dissemination strategy to increase its impact of the project outputs. * The GKI offers a comprehensive roadmap of factors that drive knowledge competitiveness focusing on six key sectors as the foundation of a knowledge society. These sectors encompass education at all levels research development innovation information and communications technology and the economy all supported by an enabling environment. * Regional Skills Initiative: Having contracted a MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) provider in 2022 to enhance its skills development offer this year the project plans to design and implement the regional skilling initiative to prepare citizens to effectively enter the job market. The skilling initiative aims to provide accessible and quality training to individuals particularly youth and women to develop the skills needed to secure quality employment opportunities. The initiative will focus on key areas such as soft entrepreneurial and technical skills development. By developing these skills individuals can enhance their employability productivity and income-generating potential contributing to poverty reduction and economic growth. The skilling initiative aligns with the project's overall mission of promoting knowledge societies and policies as transformative approaches to achieving sustainable development in the Arab States region and beyond. * The knowledge4all portal and mobile app serve as digital reference hubs for researchers professionals academics stakeholders and the general public. They offer Arabic and English resources on various knowledge domains including reports indices publications and events. The platform also includes tools in development such as data visualization an AI tool and a GKI simulation tool. * The AI policy tool that the Knowledge Project plans to introduce in 2023 will provide policymakers and stakeholders suggested policy recommendations to promote knowledge-based societies. As a pilot the AI policy tool will only cover topics related to education. It will also provide information on best practices and case studies from around the world to help policymakers make informed decisions and avoid potential pitfalls. Accordingly UNDP’s Regional Bureau for Arab States is seeking the services of a Project and Research Associate to provide research analytical and coordination support in the update and revision of the GKI and other knowledge products and to work on disseminating knowledge and on promoting dialogue with various internal and external entities. Duties And Responsibilities The Project and Research Associate will work as part of the Knowledge Project team on assuming the following tasks and responsibilities: * Substantive research and GKI production: * Support in developing strategies for planning organizing and facilitating research processes including the revision of the GKI structure from a thematic perspective. * Coordinate with the Project Research and Communications Specialist to select new advisory board members and organize group discussions leading to the new GKI structure. * Support in identifying potential collaborators including stakeholders and reader groups for the production and review of knowledge products as needed. * Facilitate the relevance and significance of the variables used in research projects and the GKI and conduct a mapping exercise for potential new variables. * Examine the structure of research proposals including the GKI assess effectiveness explore potential changes and propose enhancements. * Compile and synthesize documents literature reviews and analyses from advisory board members for use in developing the GKI methodology. * Support in gathering and verify the recency and accuracy of data utilized in research projects including the GKI. * Research best practices related to research methodologies and strategies employed by UNDP and other UN agencies. * Conduct research related to the knowledge economy and policies both within the region and on a global scale. * Plan and support implementation of activities related to research and policy development and advocacy activities. * Gather organize and analyse existing and emerging policies plans strategies standards related to the knowledge economy from national and international sources. * Prepare tables graphs fact sheets and written reports summarizing and analysing data results. * Collaborate closely with consultants to interpret findings from the Global Knowledge Index reviewing and refining methodologies to ensure robustness and accuracy. * Analyse and integrate feedback received from internal and external reviews to refine the GKI structure as well as other research projects’ methodologies. * Content creation and project documents drafting: * Source edit translate proofread review and draft project documents including research reports terms of reference requests for proposals meeting minutes project notes and other texts in English and Arabic. * Review comment on and provide technical inputs to reports studies papers and other documents. * Support the development of presentations for various audiences based on data analysis and insights derived from research projects and the GKI. * Assist in formulating well-structured activity proposals and event concepts aligned with the realm of the knowledge economy. * Liaise with the communications team to disseminate information regarding various Knowledge Project publications productions activities and more targeting recipients such as UN agencies donors development partners government bodies international and non-governmental organizations (iNGOs NGOs) and other stakeholders. * Collaborate with the communications/data team to create visually appealing infographics and charts that represent key findings from the GKI and other research projects. * Support in developing executive summaries and briefing documents for senior leadership or external stakeholders. * Establish and maintain a repository of all research and project documents ensuring easy retrieval and version control. * Knowledge-sharing platforms organization and coordination: * Contribute to the planning of both physical and virtual events by identifying suitable speakers and organizing panel sessions. * Assist in managing relationships with identified speakers and stakeholders to ensure their preparedness alignment with event objectives and coordinate their schedules. * Contribute the preparation of activity proposals/event proposals relevant to the knowledge economy. * Curate engaging panel sessions that foster insightful discussions and provide unique insights to attendees ensuring that the content aligns seamlessly with the event's purpose. * Participate in meetings seminars workshops conferences and other events and prepare minutes and notes as needed. * Oversee the logistical aspects of event coordination including venue selection catering technology requirements and attendee registration. * Coordinate with the communications team to promote the events gather feedback and improve future initiatives. * Post-event analyse the effectiveness of the event through participant feedback and suggest improvements for future engagements. * Contribute to the development expansion and maintenance of knowledge networks and communities of practice including the project’s knowledge community. * Stakeholder collaboration and reporting: * Contribute in establishing and maintain close collaborations with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate smooth project progression. * Coordinate with partner organizations and external partners to align research objectives and methodologies. * Seek feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders to continuously improve research quality and relevance. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT The Project and Research Associate will be working under the general guidance of the Chief Technical Adviser/Project Manager and the direct supervision of the Project Research and Communications Specialist Competencies Core Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes balances speed and accuracy in doing work Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Go outside comfort zone learn from others and support their learning Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations involve others in change process Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Is facilitator/integrator bring people together build/maintain coalitions/partnerships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences considers in decision making People Management : N/A Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies Thematic Area Name Definition 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. Business Development Knowledge Generation Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge relevant for context or responsive to a stated need. Digital & Innovation Co-creation Ability to design and facilitate a process that enables a diverse group of stakeholders to solve a common problem develop a practice or create knowledge together. Digital & Innovation Data literacy Ability to use a mix of data sources (quantitative qualitative or real-time techniques) to develop understanding identify patterns to inform decision making or identify opportunities for further exploration. Business Direction & Strategy Business Acumen Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. Required Skills And Experience Min. Education requirements Secondary education is required Bachelor’s degree in economics social sciences political science statistics or other related fields. Min. years of relevant work experience A minimum of 7 years (with secondary education) OR four (4) years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in the fields of quantitative and qualitative research across development areas. Required Skills * Proficiency in the use of software especially Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. * Excellent communications report writing and analytical skills. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section * Previous UN experience. * Previous experience in the field of education research and development innovation ICT or economy. * Extensive experience working in the Arab States region. * Previous experience working on composite indicators. Required Language(s) Written and spoken proficiency in Arabic and English. French is a plus. 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Job Description The Position: The Programme Specialist Youth and Adolescents Empowerment Participation and Leadership (EPL) is located in the Liberia Country Office. This position provides technical and programmatic support for the development and implementation of innovative and effective strategies for adolescent and youth engagement and meaningful participation in national development particularly by ensuring the development of skills agency to influence the national discourse on advancing SRHR in the context of national development. The position promotes adolescents and youth voices on access to quality adolescent and youth -friendly sexual and reproductive health services GBV prevention and response services and Sexuality Education. The position strengthens adolescents and young people skills and opportunities to promote bodily autonomy. The position reports to the Technical Specialist SRHR under the direction of the Deputy Representative and works closely with the Country Office Programme Policy and Partnerships and Operations staff with support from the Senior Management Team. The position might also have the responsibility to directly manage a team of 1 or 2 individuals/ consultants to support the thematic area. How You Can Make a Difference UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025) reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States organizations and individuals to “build forward better” while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights recover lost gains and realize our goals. In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction. UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results. Job Purpose The UNFPA's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan and the UNFPA Global Strategy for Adolescents and Youth (2019) puts adolescents (10-19 years old) and youth (15-24 years old) at the centre of UNFPA's work recognizing their right to make informed choices about their own bodies their own lives and the world they live in. The Programme Specialist coordinates Adolescents and Youth Empowerment Participation Leadership (EPL) interventions of the UNFPA/Government of Liberia Country Programme in the context of accelerating the achievement of UNFPA three- transformative results. You will ensure coherence with agreed national and international policy and planning frameworks including the UNFPA Strategic Plan Country UN Coordination Framework National Development Plan and related sectoral strategies. The Specialist ensures that youth development is prioritized in the Country Programme and other development and humanitarian programmes . You will therefore be a critical member of staff advancing UNFPA efforts to enhance the skills of adolescents and youth and empower them to make informed decisions about their bodies their lives including sexual and reproductive health and rights. Working within the Liberia Country Office (CO) environment you will ensure the effective management of UNFPA -supported activities in the area of Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership. Employing your programme management experience you will oversee the work of consultants advisors and experts. You will establish and maintain collaborative relationships with counterparts in government youth groups multilateral and bilateral donor agencies private sector and civil society among others to address emerging issues and effectively influence diverse stakeholders to contribute to achieving UNFPA’s mandate in achieving Adolescents and Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership. You Would Be Responsible For Programme Development and Management * Oversee the design and implementation of Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership interventions of the country programme and its component projects In collaboration with Government counterparts NGOs and other partners aligning with Government priorities the UNSDCF and UNFPA programme policies and procedures. * Establishing partnerships with implementers to facilitate timely and efficient delivery of the country programme results. * Ensure that monitoring and oversight mechanisms are developed and implemented to improve Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership. * Work with UNFPA technical staff and other relevant stakeholders to ensure integrated/coordinated appropriate effective and efficient Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership programmes. * Facilitate development of platforms to engage relevant stakeholders (government development partners NGOs CBOs and community) to ensure young people are consulted on key issues that affect them. * Provide technical inputs to the development and implementation of standard operating procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programmes and projects. * Lead the CO management of funds (core and non-core) related to improving Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership programmes to ensure efficient utilization and reporting. Technical and capacity development support related to Youth and Adolescents * Strengthen the capacity of the Country Programme Implementing partners to fully comply with UNFPA policies guidelines and standards related to National Execution and HACT operationalization. * Provide technical assistance relevant Country Programme Implementing Partners (IPs) to design implement monitor and evaluate high impact and innovative interventions that enhance Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership. * Lead co-creation and validation of innovative approaches of youth empowerment participation and leadership for SRHR with young people and other stakeholders. * Identify technical support needs and facilitating these from sources such as Regional Offices Country Offices independent consultants * Design and deliver relevant training to young people groups/networks that will empower them to make informed decisions on issues that affect their lives and their communities and enable them to actively participate in such processes. * Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of partners for sustainable results on Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership. Strategic support to policy advice and systems strengthening working closely with the Policy and Partnerships Specialist * Lead UNFPA engagements in providing policy and programmatic advice related to at national and subnational levels including in humanitarian settings. * Lead UNFPA normative work on Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership – to ensure this is mainstreamed in national development plans policies and strategies for advancing SRHR in the context of agenda 2030. * Review the political social and economic environment relevant to UNFPA programme activities and pursuing opportunities for UNFPA assistance and intervention. * Conduct and maintain analytics development of relevant case studies policy briefs and analyses on Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership and linkages to National Development Monitoring and Evaluation * Provide technical support in the evaluation of programmes/projects and documentation of program results best practices and lessons learned and effectively sharing these with relevant partners to inform programming policy advocacy and other actions relevant to Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership programmes. * Prepare regular and ad hoc programmes and other reports. * Coordinate joint regular field visits to follow up and monitor the technical quality and financial effectiveness and accountability of UNFPA-supported programmes to ensure value for money. * Provide technical inputs to review meetings to enhance coordination implementation and planning across development and humanitarian settings. * Monitor key partnerships through field visits surveys and/or exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant team members for timely resolution. Partnerships and Resource mobilization/leveraging working in tandem with the Policy and Partnerships team * Provide technical support to UN system-wide efforts to provide support to the government in the implementation of the National Development Plan or its equivalent ensuring a focus on Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership for SRHR in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSCDF). * Liaise with partners appropriate UN coordination mechanisms (Results Groups) and support and contribute to development of joint programmes/activities among the UN agencies * Advance cross-sectoral efforts within and outside UNFPA for an effective multi-sectoral approach towards improving SRH outcomes for women and adolescent girls through Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership programmes. * Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts implementing partners donors and academia through active networking advocacy and effective communication to build capacity exchange knowledge/expertise in Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership programmes. * Facilitate the building and strengthening of local adolescents and youth networks as a voice for advocacy with and accountability of duty bearers in the context of empowerment participation and leadership for the implementation of the ICPD programme of action. * Participate in advocacy and resource mobilization/leveraging efforts of the CO by ensuring preparation of relevant documentation i.e. project summaries conference papers speeches donor profiles concept notes/ proposals and participating in related meetings and public events. Communication and Knowledge Management * Generate evidence through facilitating research and evidence dissemination and use to improve Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership programmes. * Provide technical content in drafting of public advocacy materials human interest stories and programme visibility and other communication material as applicable. * Provide technical support to implementation of effective knowledge management strategies documenting lessons learned and best practices for future planning. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor and senior management team. Education Qualifications and Experience: * Advanced university degree in public health population studies demography development studies and /or other related social science discipline is required. Knowledge And Experience * Minimum of five years of professional experience in programme management including experience in large multi-sector projects that promote Adolescent and Youth Empowerment Participation and Leadership for Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights. * Experience in adolescent and youth development programmes. * Experience in coordination and liaison with government and civil society counterparts UN agencies private sector development partners and CBOs in the Youth Development Sector. * Proven experience in coordinating partnerships for youth development. * Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word Excel etc.) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages experience in handling of web based management systems Languages Fluency in English is required with excellent oral written communication skills Working knowledge of other local languages is desirable. Values Required Competencies: Exemplifying integrity Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system Embracing cultural diversity Embracing change Functional Competencies Advocacy/ Advancing a policy-oriented agenda Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners/ building strategic alliances and partnerships Delivering results-based programme Internal and external communication and advocacy for results mobilisation Core Competencies Achieving results Being accountable Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen Thinking analytically and strategically Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships Communicating for impact Managerial Competencies Providing strategic focus Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders Leading developing and empowering people creating a culture of performance Making decisions and exercising judgment Compensation And Benefits This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary health insurance and other benefits as applicable. 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Application period 31-Aug-2023 to 17-Sep-2023 Functional Responsibilities: Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Partnerships for LAC; the Communications Specialist will have the following key responsibilities: * Strategic positioning of UNOPS in Latin America and the Caribbean; * Management and implementation of strategic external communication in Latin America and the Caribbean; * Development and follow up of strategic communication alliances Latin America and the Caribbean; and * Internal communication knowledge management and gender mainstreaming in Latin America and the Caribbean. * **For a detailed description of the above please review the attached Terms of Reference*** Education/Experience/Language requirements: * Education * A Master Degree preferably in Communication Journalism Public Administration Economics International Development Political Scienceor International Relations or related ﬁeld. * A First University degree in combination with a minimum of seven (7) years’ qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. * Experience * A minimum of five (5) years of hands-on experience in communication public relations outreach and any other related fields that aligns job described functions is required. * Demonstrated experience in successfully leading managing and supervising large communication teams. * Proven experience in effectively devising and executing communication strategies at a regional level spanning multiple countries and cultures. * Experience developing impactful communication strategies and campaigns. (for example managing communications in crisis contexts political complexities fragile social contexts) * At least two years of experience in the Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region. Desired Qualifications (none Of The Below Limit Candidates Eligibility) * Expertise in impact communication and storytelling proficiency. * Work experience in the LAC region with a well-established proficiency in cultivating relationships and strategic alliances with top-tier regional media outlets and/or editors. * Knowledge and experience with United Nations agencies government international cooperation international organizations and / or multinational companies. * Strong commitment to advancing sustainable development goals and improving lives to live no one behind. * Experience leading communications teams across countries 3. Languages * Fluency in Spanish and English is required. * Knowledge of French or Portuguese is desirable. Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities sexual orientations and abilities. We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us! Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.


Summary These job openings are in the Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) in the following offices: Office of Africa (OA) Office of Asia Latin America & the Caribbean (ALAC) Office of Middle East North Africa and Europe (MENAE) and Office of Field and Response Operations (FARO). Learn more about this agency Help Duties * Conducts professional research and authoritative analysis used to develop strategies plans instructions and guidance for application and incorporation into international crisis operations policies programs and/or operational functions. * Serves as an expert on policy program and/or operational function issues and develops policies strategies processes procedures and plans for office- and bureau-wide application. * Assesses effectiveness or recommends improvement of program and/or operational processes and systems encompassing difficult and diverse issues that affect aspects of major international crisis operations programs. * Identifies and proposes solutions to problems planning the direction for future international crisis programs and/or operational functions that have implications for foreign and national security policy strategy programs planning and budgets. * Maintains liaison with sources of information inside and outside of the Agency to assess and review new or unusual circumstances variations in approach and incomplete or conflicting information. * Actively participates in appropriate policy formulation for crisis programs and/or operations and reviews liaison activities for agency-wide programs and/or operational functions as they pertain to the area of expertise. * Informs stakeholders of changes in programs and/or operational functions conducting briefings on major program changes. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * United States Citizenship is required. * Relevant experience (see Qualifications below). * Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. The security clearance level requirement for this position may vary based on the nature and responsibilities of the job. * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. * You may be required to serve a two-year probationary period if selected. * Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required * All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. Qualifications Basic Requirements: The first step in the evaluation process requires meeting Basic Requirements Specialized Experience and Selective Placement Factor stated below. Please refer to the How You Will Be Evaluated section for further details. Ensure that all relevant experience is clearly stated in your resume and unofficial transcripts are submitted to verify your education level. To qualify for this position you must meet one of the following requirements: Degree: major or equivalent or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours in international law and international relations political science economics history sociology geography social or cultural anthropology law statistics or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours as shown in A above plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations problems or other aspects of foreign affairs. Specialized Experience: GS-14: You 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. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes:(a) Analyzing complex management functions and processes and identifying relevant solutions to organization-wide coordination of international development and humanitarian assistance programming and operations; (b) Clearly communicating complex and sensitive subjects both written and oral to staff of all levels within an organization; and (c) Assessing the effectiveness of policies processes or procedures related to the management and operations of international development and humanitarian assistance. Selective Placement Factor: This position has a Selective Placement Factor which is a skill knowledge ability or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory performance. The Selective Placement Factor represents the minimum requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration. Selective Placement Factor: Your resume must demonstrate experience designing or managing international civilian humanitarian assistance policies processes or operational and management functions. Experience includes both paid and unpaid activities such as volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social). Volunteer work provides training and experience that can translate directly to paid employment. Qualifying experience including volunteer experience that aligns with the duties of this position will be considered. Review the Basic Requirements of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Unofficial transcripts are required at the point of submission since these positions do have a minimum education requirement. Education Review the Basic Requirements of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Unofficial transcripts are required at the point of submission since these positions do have a minimum education requirement. If you have received your education at a foreign college or university you may use it to meet the education requirements as long as you can demonstrate that the foreign education is similar to that you would have received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. You must provide such evidence with your application. Find a list of accredited organizations recognized for interpreting foreign education credentials at www.naces.org/members.php. Additional information The Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (BHA) provides global leadership and a strategic approach in humanitarian response promoting human welfare alleviating suffering and providing the foundations for transformative change and self-reliance serving both national foreign policy interests and people in need of humanitarian assistance. BHA fulfills USAID's role as the lead U.S. Government Agency for responding to emergencies and disasters overseas with both food and non-food emergency assistance as well as providing a holistic approach to USAID's programming across the spectrum of preparing for responding to mitigating and preventing disasters. More information on the Bureau's seven offices included here: https://pages.usaid.gov/BHA/our-offices The Management and Integration Team under which this position sits supports offices by managing internal and external business operations identifying and effectively addressing issues and problems that affect the office's ability to accomplish its mission and providing the best trained and experienced professionals properly resourced and structured to ensure the ability of the office to fully accomplish all mission related tasks and responsibilities. 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 Humanitarian Assistance 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20523 US