Description IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries using our capital expertise and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023 IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information visit www.ifc.org IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy (IFC 3.0) to stimulate more investment activity. This strategy calls for generating unique opportunities by proactively working “Upstream” to create deepen and expand markets and to imagine design and implement investment projects. It requires taking a systematic approach to understanding the regulatory and sector bottlenecks that prevent the flow of private capital into productive investment in our member countries and addressing these bottlenecks through World Bank Group engagement on policy reforms and programmatic interventions at the country and sector level. This strategy also calls for working with Governments and World Bank colleagues to first seek private sector solutions to address development challenges - where such solutions are advisable and can be effective - and reserve public financing for projects only when other options are suboptimal. IFC is seeking Senior Investment Officers to identify new investment opportunities execute transactions and actively manage portfolio projects in Manufacturing Agribusiness and Services (MAS) in the Middle East Central Asia Turkey Afghanistan and Region. The position is based in Dubai UAE or Amman Jordan. The Senior Investment Officer will be responsible for overseeing business development and execution of MAS transactions in the region. She/he will work closely with the global sector leads. She/he will also coordinate on a continuous basis with the Country Managers and other Regional Industry units in the Middle East Central Asia Turkey Afghanistan and Pakistan as well as other relevant Departments/Divisions within IFC (such as Risk Special Operations Environmental and Social Treasury and Legal etc.). Duties And Accountabilities * Business Development: Source and assess opportunities identify bankable projects in target regions and grow and develop new business transactions. Develop and guide teams in the preparation of pitchbooks and client proposals in support of new business. * Structuring and Negotiation: Structure complex investments (comprising both debt and equity). Negotiate terms with clients internal and external stakeholders and partners including senior management of IFC and clients. Prepare client/partner presentations and support their decision making at key transaction stages. * Deal Execution: Lead transaction team from initiation due diligence internal approvals and processing of debt and equity investment actively handling key work and directing and coordinating work of other team members from across multiple departments. Take full responsibility and accountability for transaction related decisions and relationships. * Transaction Management: Deliver all transactions and accountabilities of the role efficiently on a timely and expeditious basis and using best practice standards. Ensure that defined transactional requirements recorded in documentation are executed accordingly. Monitor the portfolio and report development results internally and externally. Duties and Accountabilities : Selection Criteria * MBA or equivalent professional qualification. * A minimum of 9 years of substantial professional experience in positions of increasing complexity and responsibility that includes significant experience in finance investment banking mergers and acquisitions structured finance corporate finance or private equity with a proven track record of sourcing structuring and closing investments. * Familiarity with Manufacturing sub-sectors. * Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information. Knowledge and experience in global financial markets including expertise in emerging markets. * Advanced financial credit and risk evaluation skills with demonstrated ability to structure and negotiate a variety of complex financial instruments (debt and equity). * Experience in identifying originating and qualifying new business opportunities developing and executing results-driven client engagements. * Demonstrated strong written presentation and communications skills in English and ability to synthesize and present information effectively and tailored to different audiences. * Excellent business judgment and problem solving skills to identify issues present creative practical solutions and make and commit to sound decisions anticipating short and long term implications. * High degree of diplomacy and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients staff and managers at all levels. Discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information * Genuine commitment to sustainable development * Willingness to travel extensively and geographic flexibility.


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


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 the leading United Nations organization in fighting to end the injustice of poverty inequality and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries we help nations to build integrated lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP The UN Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (PRPD) is dedicated to the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Bringing together different UN entities governments persons with disabilities and civil society for the purpose of joint programming and partnerships it works through three strategic approaches: catalytic program funding knowledge management and context relevant capacity building to support inclusive systems and policies. The PRPD recognizes a rights-based approach to disability as detailed in the CRPD and its associated guidance. This means that sustainable change will require empowerment and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations (rights holders) and acceptance and capacity of duty bearers to fulfill their obligations and to be accountable. However Ghana and many countries still struggle to transform the CRPD into concrete policies systems programs and services that uphold the rights of persons with disabilities. It is urgent that the government of Ghana and implementation partners deliver on SDG commitments through CRPD compliant interventions. To support the attainment of Ghana’s SDG commitments related to disability the main bottlenecks and priorities in relation to the fulfilment of the CRPD are clearly understood. It is also important to understand who the key stakeholders are and what capacity gaps they might have which needs to be addressed for the effective implementation of the CRPD and other national disability provisions. To address this the UN in Ghana with support from the UNPRPD conducted a situational analysis to identify the gaps and propose key interventions to address them. The UN in Ghana is implementing a joint project aimed at addressing the key gaps identified with funding from the UNPRPD Multi-Partner Trust Fund. The project is being implemented by the UNDP and UNFPA in partnership with the National Council on Persons with Disabilities Disability (NCPD) and the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) with technical collaboration from UNICEF and UNESCO. The Programme Associate will be a member of the Inclusive Growth and Accountable Governance Cluster (IGAGC). The person will be the focal point for the management of the joint UN disability project. With cross-sectoral and integrated approach the IGAG focuses its interventions in inclusive growth human rights governance and peacebuilding. Duties And Responsibilities Support the project team to ensure effective project planning and implementation. * Compile and summarize information and data for the formulation of project work plans draft annual/quarterly budgets proposals on implementation arrangements and on other specific project related topics or issues. * Provide comprehensive support in all aspects of project implementation in accordance with the project documents annual work plans and other agreements between UNDP and responsible partners. Ensure quality of delivery by consultants beneficiaries and contracted companies; and communicate findings to the supervisor. * Ensure compliance of project business processes with UNDP Project Operational Policies and Procedures (POPP) and UNDP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). When necessary provide guidance to project staff on business processes administrative and other requirements and procedures. * Ensure gender youth and diversity is integrated and mainstreamed throughout the implementation of programme outputs. and youth in the project implementation including in data collection and compilation. Prepare the required background materials for use in discussions briefings and correspondence. * Have overall oversight and direct management of the project in a flexible and participatory manner adopting a facilitative approach while retaining strong result-driven programme planning and implementation. * Facilitate coordination and effective participation of implementing partners and relevant stakeholders in programme implementation to ensure that the process is inclusive participatory and transparent * Organize technical committee meetings and maintain consistent and clear communication between implementing partners. * Maintaining contacts with partners and project personnel arrangement of appointments and meetings and taking minutes when required. * Prepares and organizes logistics for missions as required including arrangements of travel and hotel reservations and other documents. Ensures effective administrative and logistical support to ensure successful project delivery * Maintains records/documents/files related to projects and programmes in a user-friendly manner. * Provides administrative support to meetings conferences and workshops including selecting appropriate venues coordinating project procurement procedures * Assists in proper control of supporting documents for payments and financial reports. * Supports preparation of routine correspondence letters memorandums and reports to partners. * Assists in budget preparation ad programming; organises required information for audits. * Maintaining project records and files Support partnerships and resource mobilization. * Establish and maintain contacts and cooperation with the relevant UN Agencies government institutions NGOs and other relevant stakeholders. Provide support in updating the database of the relevant public and development partners and other stakeholders who are counterparts for the project. * Ensure regular communication and coordination with partners project counterparts stakeholders and beneficiaries; and develop and maintain effective mechanisms for integrating and responding to their feedback and insight. * Support creation of high quality information and visibility of the project activities among the stakeholders; and ensure careful selection of communication tools and tailoring the messages to take into account disability and gender equality sensitivities as well as the overall socio-political and development context in Ghana. * Undertake horizon scanning and explore opportunities for resource mobilization in consultation with direct supervisor. Develop concept notes and technical proposals on themes related to disability inclusion * Establishes and maintains good working relationships with the relevant stakeholders and development partners with interest on disability inclusion. * Identifies and works with key partners/stakeholders to ensure synergies with other projects/initiatives and to avoid duplication of activities among actors. * Identifies opportunities for mobilizing additional resources to facilitate the implementation of key interventions aimed at enhancing disability inclusion beyond the project. Provide support to the effective monitoring evaluation and reporting on progress of project implementation * Support implementation of the project monitoring system in alignment with its Monitoring and Evaluation framework to ensure effective information sharing provision of feedback and elaboration of high-quality progress reports. * Collect analyze and present information for monitoring and evaluation of project implementation against project targets as well as for audit purposes. Identify gaps in implementation and provide support in bridging those gaps in consultation with supervisor and partners. * Assist in the organization of field and study visits missions workshops roundtables and conferences within the project. * Identify sources of information related to disability inclusion policy-driven issues. Identifies and makes synthesis of best practices and lessons learnt directly linked to programme goals and aspiration. * Contribute to the preparation of technical policy briefs and programme support documents on disability inclusion. * Assist in implementation of effective risk management for the project with a well-documented * risk mitigation plan in place. Support monitoring of previously identified and emerging risks. * Regularly monitor expenditures and commitments against the project budget and relevant plans and provide finance-related information to support project implementation. When necessary recommend corrective actions and draft various correspondence concerning finance operations and budgetary issues. * Prepare and consolidate required project reports on a timely basis and in line with monitoring and reporting guidelines and donor requirements. Support knowledge building knowledge sharing and capacity building relevant to the assigned project. * Participate in training and organize briefings on internal procedures for the project staff. Provide support to other capacity building activities including to the design and delivery of tools materials for workshops or platforms that tap into the collective intelligence of communities and mobilize action. * Provide support in the dissemination and sharing of relevant data and lessons learned within the CO and regionally. Keep pulse on emerging best practices nationally regionally and internationally that relate to disability inclusion. * Make sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. Support compiling and systematizing project knowledge products and tools as well as their wide distribution to partners. * Develop success stories activity reports and articles to communicate the achievements of the joint programme. Provide technical support to the UN Disability Sub-Working Group and Other reaponsibilities * Provide technical support to the UN Disability Sub-Working Group performing responsibilities which will include support for thee completion of UNCT Disability Scorecard and IMS Section * Perform other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization Institutional Arrangement The Project Associate works under the general supervision of the lead for Inclusive Growth and Accountable Governance Cluster (IGAGC) and collaborates closely with the project focal points of UN agencies who are part of the joint project with direct supervision from the Programme Analyst (Gender and Human Rights Competencies * Core 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 constructivel 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 Working withb Evidence and Data Ability to inspect cleanse transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information informing conclusions and supporting decision-making Business Management Digital Awareness and Literacy Ability and inclination to rapidly adopt new technologies either through skillfully grasping their usage or through understanding their impact and empowering others to use them as needed Business Management Customer Satisfaction/Client Management Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency provide consistent solutions and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clients’ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate client’s upcoming needs and concerns. 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 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 Technical - Finance Budget management Ability to support budgetary aspects of work planning process drawing and management of team budgets Technical – _Procurement Procurement management The ability to acquire goods services or works from an outside external source Education University Degree in Business Administration Political Sciences Social Sciences or related field is required or equivalent field will be given due consideration. Experience * A minimum of 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of progressively responsible in project management and administrative experience is required. Required Skills And Experience * Experience in the use of computers office software packages (MS Word Excel etc.) and web-based management systems and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages. 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Background information OPR is seeking qualified experienced and motivated public procurement experts to work as individual consultants and provide first-rate services to IFAD and the projects it supports. IFAD's Public Procurement Consultant Roster serves as an intermediate between qualified public procurement experts interested in working on IFAD consultancy assignments and regional operational divisions seeking consultation. The Procurement Consultants will work under the supervision of an IFAD's Country Director and work collaboratively with a team of IFAD staff responsible for overseeing an IFAD operation and implementing partners. The Procurement Consultant may be contacted for specific assignments throughout the year and the remuneration will be commensurate with the candidate's qualifications experience and skills as well as the nature of the assignment in terms of: * Responsibilities and complexities of the assignment. * The degree of specialization required. Applicants that meet the qualification and experience requirements will be invited to take a written assessment. The assessment consists of multiple choice questions. They will be informed if they pass or fail the assessment. Proof of academic requirement work experience and references will be checked from successful candidates. Applicants will be placed on the roster for a period of 3 years only upon positive outcome of such checks and they will be informed accordingly. In the interest of making most cost effective use of funds and resources we are only able to respond to applicants who are selected for further assessment. Applicants who do not receive any feedback within three months should consider their application unsuccessful. This call for interest is open to nationals of IFAD members States (the list can be found at https://webapps.ifad.org/members/member-states). Key Functions and Results Tasks that may require the services of procurement consultants may include: Project design: * Assess the procurement capacities systems and risks of implementing agencies; * Determine appropriate project procurement implementation arrangements including determining the extent of reliance on countries' procurement systems additional procedures to ensure consistency with IFAD's Procurement Guidelines and prior review thresholds; * Develop the IFAD Procurement Risk Matrix (Part A: country-level Part B: project-level) * Develop and draft the procurement section of the Project Implementation Manual (PIM); * Develop suitable project procurement supervision plans; * Develop the Project's Procurement Strategy that identify the ideal market approach contractual solution as well as Environmental & Social safeguards for the big-ticket contracts of the project lifecycle; * Develop initial 18-month procurement plans; * Develop capacity building plans for project staff responsible for procurement; * Develop specific actionable guidance on addressing E&S/SECAP risks (e.g. in technical specifications or bidder qualifications of the bidding documents); * Prepare the Quality at Entry Questionnaire for review by the Senior Procurement Officer (SPO); * Submit an assignment report (as per IFAD format) and any other relevant ancillary documents (including Procurement Plans Implementation Manuals Operation Manuals etc.); * Support the development of key project procurement performance indicators for IFAD's project procurement activities. Project supervision: * Conduct Project Procurement Reviews to ensure appropriate oversight of project procurement practice; * Advise on complex procurement issues propose sound solutions to correct procurement deficiencies or deter future ones; * Assess contract administration and management procedures and review the completeness and updated nature of contract data in the Contract Monitoring Tool; * Conduct specific analysis of value for money (VFM) at all levels and the reasonableness of prices; * Identify risk flags and evidence of malfeasance in procurement by performing a procurement risk assessment as per IFAD's requirements; * Review the current Procurement Plan in order to assess it has been fully updated and upgraded in the correct IFAD template or appropriate IFAD procurement system ascertain its completeness its concurrence with the AWPB Financing Agreement Project Procurement Arrangements (PPA) and Project Procurement Strategy (especially concerning packaging and value for money) and its consistency with the country systems and/or IFAD Procurement Guidelines and Handbook; * Based on the desk review of contract data review a minimum sample of 10% of all post-review contracts (including contracts and agreements with implementing agencies and a sample of downstream contracts) and high-risk prior review contracts during the mission for compliance; * Review the management capacity and appropriateness of addressing SECAP risks through procurement (with specific focus on big ticket contracts and SECAP-related management at bidding stage and contract implementation stage) as outlined in the PIM; * Assess the suitability and the correct compliance with the terms of any contract/agreement with implementing agencies. Downstream contracts signed by implementing agencies should be part of the post review sample in order to check if the implementing agency complies with its contractual requirements. When downstream contracts are reviewed the existence and adequacy of distribution lists should be verified (these can be requested to be brought to the PMU). Job Profile Requirements Applicants must meet the following requirements to qualify to take the assessment: * Academic degree in Procurement Business Law Economics Finance Engineering Public Administration or related field. Full membership of CIPS will be considered equivalent to an academic degree. * Five (5) years' experience working as a public procurement professional. * Procurement work experience with projects funded by United Nations organizations or Multilateral Development Banks (e.g. IFAD AfDB AsDB IADB World Bank UNDP etc.). Other Information It must be noted that consultants are not staff of IFAD and that this consultancy does not carry any expectation of employment with the Fund. Remuneration will be in line with the standards set for UN consultants. Click Apply to read the full job description and submit your application. Deadline for applications: 17 September 2023 Ref: VA 14613


Description IFC — a member of the World Bank Group — is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries using our capital expertise and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2023 IFC committed a record US$43.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information visit www.ifc.org The Manufacturing Agribusiness & Services (MAS) Industry Group plays an important role in supporting IFC’s strategic priorities covering investments in the manufacturing agribusiness and services sectors (‘services’ include health and education plus tourism retail and property). MAS’ sectors play a critical role in providing goods and services to consumers; their development helps address core needs and create jobs thereby contributing to government revenue and stimulating growth. These sectors can account for as much as 80% of overall economic activity in a country. The MAS team covering the countries of the Middle East Central Asia Turkey Pakistan and Afghanistan (MCT) seeks Associate/Investment Officer(s) to work in IFC’s Almaty Kazakhstan and/or its Istanbul offices. The position will call for sourcing and executing MAS MCT’s new investment transactions and for supervising MAS MCT portfolio accounts. Specific responsibilities will include assisting with the evaluation structuring negotiating and closing new transactions. The successful candidate will also assist in portfolio restructurings rescheduling capital increases equity sales etc. Roles and Responsibilities: Among other responsibilities the chosen candidate will: * Assist in evaluating structuring negotiating and closing new transactions and in portfolio restructurings rescheduling capital increases equity sales etc. * Develop innovative and appropriate financial structures for straightforward transactions * Guide financial analysts in financial modeling * Mentor analysts and other junior staff * Oversee mapping exercises with the assistance of investment analysts * Prepare investment process documentation for internal review and decision * Participate in (or lead as appropriate) negotiations * Use financial competences and personal influencing skills to overcome impasses in negotiations or other interactions to reach a successful outcome * Work with senior staff to develop a strong pipeline of good quality investment opportunities * Prepare- with the help of analysts- presentations and other documentation as contributions to IFC’s internal reporting and external communication marketing and outreach * Build and maintain strong relationships with clients (new and existing) global and regional private businesses banking and multilateral partners and government officials to further develop the sector and to develop specific investment opportunities * Coordinate closely with social environmental and technical assistance colleagues in order to add value to our clients' businesses find pragmatic solutions to specific sector challenges and achieve sustainable development impact * Identify and evaluate opportunities that are not only financially sustainable but will also help increase the social development impact of new or portfolio IFC projects. Selection Criteria * MBA or equivalent qualification. * Over 5 years of experience in finance with a proven track-record in areas of sourcing structuring and closing investments and/or supervising loan and equity exposures including working on restructurings modifications and negotiated exits * Proven financial modeling ability * Strong financial and credit skills; demonstrated ability to structure a variety of financial instruments (including debt and equity) * Demonstrated knowledge of industries industry trends and opportunities in the sub-region countries and understanding of local issues. Candidates with relevant sector and/or regional expertise will be preferred. * Proven business development and client relationship skills track record and ability to focus on client’s needs effectively * Ability to interact directly and independently with the management of potential clients of financial and technical partners as well as government officials * Excellent written verbal communication presentation abilities and interpersonal skills plus fluency in English is required. Russian and/or Turkish language is preferred * Strong inter-personal skills ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues from various cultural backgrounds * Ability to mentor * Genuine commitment to sustainable development and to highest ethical standards * Willingness to travel extensively. 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Application period 01-Sep-2023 to 24-Sep-2023 Functional Responsibilities: Reporting to the head of the impact assessment and adaptation analysis section and working in close collaboration with the senior advisor – loss and damage as well as where relevant other project managers the main responsibility of the successful candidate will be to contribute to and support the provision of science-based advice in the context of loss and damage and adaptation. Depending on the successful candidate’s previous work experience and academic background contributions to other areas of UNEP-CCC’s portfolio of work will also be relevant. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to and support a range of activities including project management and coordination capacity building data generation and quantitative and qualitative analysis. Support to fundraising and proposal development in collaboration with other staff will also be required. Specific areas of work for the Project Officer will include: * Support and contribute to the work on loss and damage climate risks and impacts vulnerability resilience and adaptation. * Carry out project administration tasks of the Danida project in close collaboration with the relevant project manager as well as where relevant other projects. * Carry out substantive and financial reporting under the supervision of the supervisor the senior advisor – loss and damage and other project managers where relevant. * Contribute to the development of knowledge and capacity building products for loss and damage adaptation vulnerability resilience transparency climate risks and impacts etc. * Contribute to the work and strategic discussion of the IAAA section in the context of loss and damage adaptation vulnerability resilience transparency climate risks and impacts etc. * Contribute to the implementation of UNEP-CCC’s and UNEP’s strategies in particular in the area of climate impacts loss and damage and adaptation. * Support the organization development and delivery of workshops training webinars and other events including logistics preparation of agendas presentations and learning materials. * Other tasks as designated by the section head. Monitoring and Progress Controls The successful candidate will be evaluated against performance criteria including the following: * Level of contribution to project objectives knowledge products capacity building and other relevant activities * Level of contribution to the UNOPS core competencies (see below) Education/Experience/Language requirements: * Education * Candidates should possess a master's degree in Environmental Sciences Economics Political Sciences or other areas with strong relevance to climate change and loss and damage. A bachelor’s degree with an additional two (2) years of experience may be accepted in lieu of the master's degree. * Work Experience * Candidates should have at least two (2) years of post-degree professional experience in the climate change area with proven experience in loss and damage and adaptation as well as M&E. * Candidates are expected to have proven project management and administration skills. * Experience with the UNFCCC and climate policies at national and international levels is an asset. * Experience working with developing countries and emerging economies particularly in an international or development-oriented context is a strong asset. * Languages * The working language at UNEP-CCC is English. Therefore fluency in English is required with an emphasis on both speaking and writing skills. Fluency in either Spanish and/or French is highly desired. Additional fluency in any other UN language is an asset. Think big. Meet challenges head-on. Help people build better lives. UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunities. Our workforce is made up of people from varied nationalities cultures and races. They speak a range of languages and have different gender identities sexual orientations and abilities. We encourage women and candidates from underrepresented groups in UNOPS to apply. These include candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations and people with disabilities. Click apply and join us! Remarks: Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.


Job Description Office/Unit/Project UNDP's commitment to gender equality and women's empowerment is integral to all its efforts to expand people's choices achieve a just and sustainable world and achieve the vision of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in line with the various key global and regional commitments on gender equality such as the Convention on the Elimination of Human Rights. All Forms of Discrimination against Women the Beijing Platform for Action the Convention of Belém do Pará among others as well as with the commitments of the United Nations System itself. UNDP's Strategic Plan 2022-2026 proposes to support countries in three directions of change: structural transformation leaving no one behind and resilience; through its six flagship solutions: poverty and inequality governance resilience environment energy and gender equality; using strategic innovation digitalisation and financing for development as catalysts. The Strategic Plan sets ambitious goals that will only be achieved if UNDP country programmes and projects include specific measures to address gender inequalities and generate solutions based on the rights of women and girls. In addition UNDP in Honduras has its National Strategy for Gender Equality 2023 – 2026 where it places its work priorities on issues of inclusive governance and gender justice; a comprehensive approach to violence against women; sustainable and inclusive economies for women's empowerment and risk management; as well as social protection and care initiatives from a gender perspective. The Sula Valley in the departments of Cortés Santa Bárbara and Yoro Honduras is characterized by being a recipient of migrants motivated by social economic and environmental crises. At the same time gender inequalities prevail including a high number of cases of violence against women and girls. The situation is exacerbated by the recurrent and strong emergencies associated with extreme hydrometeorological events that affect the social and economic fabric of the region aggravating the situation of the migrant population and increasing the multidimensional vulnerability of women. The link between inequality disasters and development highlights the need to formulate disaster risk reduction (DRR) strategies that improve resilience and disaster risks without leaving anyone behind by responding to different realities those of vulnerable populations (such as persons with disabilities indigenous or Afro-descendant peoples  migrants displaced persons or refugees or people from rural communities). In the case of Honduras a preliminary assessment conducted by the Humanitarian Country Team on December 2 after the impact of the Eta-Iota storms found that of 759700 people had been served 27% of them were children and 37% women. Of the flood-affected areas it is reported that 8994 families (approximately 44970 people of which 18000 are women) were affected and that 85% of households affected by Eta are households with children. These events added to the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the conditions of vulnerability faced by women and girls and deepened gender-based violence since they have had to live in shelters with their aggressor and there is no state surveillance in them (Women's Articulation of La Via Campesina et.al. sf: 46). The Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) has also expressed concern about the adverse impact of climate change on rural and indigenous women including severe droughts poor harvests and food and water insecurity (CEDAW 2022:16). Based on recent impacts (20202022) climate forecasts indicate that future storms are expected to gain greater strength and be less predictable this is linked to climate variability and change according to the period 1998-2017 Honduras was the second most vulnerable country to the impact of climate change worldwide. To this situation will be added a general trend in the country with an increase in temperature and prolonged dry periods. Considering the impact that these storms have on the population of the Sula Valley it is considered that if capacity building in disaster risk management is not addressed at the local level with institutions municipal authorities the population in general they will tend to a continuous exposure to multidimensional risk scenarios. UNDP Honduras is implementing an intervention called ̈ Strengthening Local Capacities to Anticipate and Prevent Multidimensional Risk Scenarios in Valle de Sula ̈ that seeks to strengthen the capacities of national local and community institutional actors that make up the governance system to Anticipate and Prevent Multidimensional Risk Scenarios including natural threats to climate change such as storms  Gender-based violence and risks due to Migration (CVM) and its significant impact on women (particularly the most vulnerable) through two results: (a) Improvement of the capacities of the actors that make up the Governance system (local regional and national) through systematic processes that contribute to educate inform and communicate to citizens to better manage multidimensional risks with a differentiated gender approach and (b) Increase resilience of women at risk through the development of more resilient livelihoods in community settings with environmentally sustainable and safe infrastructure. The Project Products are aimed at a GEN-3 Gender Marker which seeks to promote gender equality and women's empowerment. The results of the project seek to contribute to promoting social cohesion through the articulated work of municipal institutions and grassroots community organizations. At the heart of the intervention/project is the well-being of the most vulnerable populations in the midst of multidimensional risk scenarios. By virtue of the above UNDP wishes to hire a technical gender specialist to support the implementation of UNDP risk management projects and ensure the gender approach in all their results guaranteeing the strengthening of capacities in resilience of women and all beneficiaries of the project  and UNDP interventions in Valle de Sula. Scope of Work Expected results Support efficiently and effectively the strengthening of Local Capacities to anticipate and prevent multidimensional risk scenarios in Valle de Sula to ensure equality and empowerment of women in risk management and to support the adequate development of activities framed within the work plans of the projects  enabling successful implementation and the achievement of expected results. Functions * Provide assistance and support with a gender focus in the technical implementation of the project: * Support the preparation of the survey and development of diagnosis of the participation and vulnerability of Women heads of household to Multidimensional CVM risks. * Support the analysis and evaluation of diagnostic results prepare reports and presentations of results. * Coordinate with the municipal women's office and local women's bodies at the community level the activities of the project to ensure a focus on equality and empowerment. * Provide inputs and accompaniment to the process of developing CVM indicators and strengthening the capacities of the governance system. * Support the preparation and implementation of the strategy for women's empowerment and its strengthening to develop resilient livelihoods. * Support the preparation and implementation of the strategy for the promotion of safe environments through support with small-scale community infrastructure that supports the reduction and improvement of CVM risk management. * Preparation of presentations reports and any other knowledge document required by the project. * Provide assistance in Monitoring and Follow-up Activities. * In charge of monitoring and following the matrix of indicators with a gender focus and providing inputs raising alerts and proposing adaptive management to the coordination of the project in order to guarantee compliance with the indicators. * Support the organization and participation in periodic technical meetings (follow-up meetings Project Boards etc.) and workshops with government and other partners and counterparts; calls drafting the minutes with agreements reached etc. * Support the follow-up with the corresponding technical teams of the agreements reached in technical meetings of the projects to guarantee the fulfillment of commitments of those involved in gender approach. * Develop training and capacity building workshops with a gender focus according to the scope of the project. * Accompaniment to the communications and gender area of the office in the implementation of the UNDP communications plan with a gender focus for the project. * Support in any other task or activity assigned by the project coordination team. The realization of the established activities will require the full-time dedication of the person. Institutional Agreement Direct supervision will be carried out by the Project Coordination and the Program Specialist of the Sustainable Development and Resilience Unit according to the assigned projects. She will also coordinate activities and be provided with guidance by the Office's Gender Officer. Core Competencies Achieve Results Level 1: Plan and monitor your own work pay attention to detail deliver quality work within established limits. Think Innovatively Level 1: Has openness to creative ideas/known risks solves problems pragmatically makes improvements. Continuously Learning Level 1: Has an open mind and curiosity shares knowledge learns from mistakes asks for feedback. Adapt with agility Level 1: Adapts to change handles ambiguity/uncertainty constructively is flexible. Act with determination Level 1: Shows determination and commitment able to respond calmly in the face of adversity confident. Participate and Partner Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others forms positive relationships. Facilitating Diversity and Inclusion Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences recognize unconscious biases confront discrimination Transversal and Technical Competences Alliance Management Relationship Management * Ability to interact with a wide range of public and private partners build maintain and/or strengthen working relationships trust and mutual understanding Organizational Development Knowledge Facilitation * Ability to encourage individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share especially externally. Organizational Management Communication * Ability to communicate clearly concisely and unambiguously through written and verbal communication; to adapt messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Ability to manage internal and external communication through the media social networks and other appropriate channels. Organizational Management Project Management * Ability to plan organize prioritize and control resources procedures protocols and logistics to achieve specific objectives Minimum Academic Requirements * Complete Secondary Level. * Bachelor's or engineering degrees in political science economics development studies sociology business administration public administration or related areas will be favorably considered but not a requirement. * Specialized training in Gender Equality is desirable. Minimum Years of Relevant Experience * Minimum 6 years (with secondary education) or 3 years (with Bachelor's degree) of work experience in development project management. * Specific work experience on issues with a gender focus will be an advantage. * Experience in care for survivors of gender-based violence desirable. * Experience with agencies of the United Nations System desirable. * Previous experience and / or knowledge in issues of entrepreneurship poverty and / or human development will be valued. Required Skills * Demonstrate personal integrity based on practical values such as honesty respect and personal and professional ethics. * Demonstrate high sensitivity and adaptability without personal prejudices regarding intercultural issues gender religion race nationality and age being able to show in practice a high level of respect for diversity. * Demonstrate capacity in inter-institutional coordination and synergies of work with multiple actors at the local and national levels. * Ability to work results-oriented. * Appropriate leadership management and communication skills with national counterparts national and international consultants UNDP staff other agencies of the United Nations System and International Cooperation. Desired Skills in addition to the competencies mentioned in the Competencies section * Analytical capacity and methodological skills to organize ideas texts presentations and write documents and technical reports in Spanish. In English it is highly desirable. * Ability in oral and written expression with emphasis on writing technical project documents. * Negotiation and consultation skills. * Teamwork. *Responsibility. *Creativity. * Technological knowledge. Required Language(s) * Spanish: Native * English: Basic Level


Job description: Purpose of Job Under the supervision of Regional Head/Director Regional Network SME Finance and Development (SME F&D) the Associate Director Advice for Small Businesses (AD ASB) is responsible for managing all ASB activities in the respective region. The AD ASB is responsible for the overall delivery of the ASB activities in their respective region including (i) developing and delivering annual business plans; (ii) supervising and approving pipeline development activities conception implementation completion and evaluation of ASB projects and market development activities as well as managing the project portfolio (iii) promoting and driving synergies with banking (iv) promoting and fostering innovation (v) managing the finance and administration of ASB activities at a regional level (vii) fund-raising from public and private donors (viii) ensuring high visibility of the SME work of the Bank in the region The AD ASB is responsible for creating productive and stimulating working envir]onment in order to promote and generate innovation and creative ideas and products addressing the Bank’s evolving strategic priorities (e.g. digital green inclusion) consistent with best practices in the industry. Importantly the AD ASB will personally champion and role model the Bank’s ethics culture by ensuring the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in the team’s performance. All of these to achieve full integration of ASB activities in the Bank’s activities and have the ASB team an integral part of the Bank. The AD ASB is responsible for the delivery of the local team ensuring that ASB operation is conducted in accordance with highest quality standards and ASB internal control framework. The AD ASB works under the direction and supervision of the Regional Head/RN Director to deliver ASB operational plans in the respective region. The AD ASB has responsibility and accountability for overseeing and managing the ASB operations in accordance with ASB operational policies and procedures as well as EBRD integrity and ethical conduct and standards. The AD ASB is responsible for maintaining working relations with the Country Director/Head of RO MDs sector teams and with all key stakeholders in the Bank and the region. The AD ASB participates in policy dialogue when appropriate with the authorities. The AD ASB is the hiring manager for people in the respective region and assists with appraisals of selected team members who report to the Principal Managers. Accountabilities & Responsibilities Under the supervision of RH/RN Director accountable for the successful implementation of the ASB operations in the region ensuring alignment with the strategic priorities of the Bank/SME F&D. * Ensures close coordination with respective teams in HQ and the ROs management local bankers and teams across the Bank. * Accountable for the development and implementation of innovative ASB Annual Operational Plans for the respective region. * Driving and overseeing business activities in order to increase the outreach to high-potential clients ensuring stronger synergies and integration with banking and co-operation with respective SME F&D and Sector bankers (e.g. FI in the context of integrated products ICA in the context of RSF and Supply Chain Financing advisory work) including but not limited to pipeline development nourishing clients for investment readiness providing pre- and post-investment support to clients * Supervise conception structuring negotiation implementation and disbursement of all ASB instruments in the region (e.g. tailored made advisory project of market/sector development or visibility activities). Be accountable for the approval of all ASB instruments ensuring quality of the approval functions throughout the project lifecycle covering the regional portfolio. Develop and implement processes to ensure that consistent standards of quality are applied in project implementation across the countries of operations in the respective region. * Responsible and accountable for the ASB teams’ in the region delivery in full alignment with the Bank’s policies donor requirements internally set quality internal controls and compliance standards as well as highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct working with credible and respectable counterparties and mitigating financial or reputational risks to the Bank or donor * Promote and ensure scaling up of the ASB activates focusing on larger outreach and callable platforms/partnerships. * Responsible for promoting and driving innovation and following market trends development and roll out of new products and programmes under the Bank’s special initiatives and integrated products across the region working closely with other relevant teams in the Bank. * Line management of all (Regional) Principal Managers and as relevant Associates Analysts etc. in the region including responsibility for recruitment performance management coaching and development of the entire ASB team in the respective region in accordance with EBRD Behavioural competences and best practice in order to ensure healthy respectful and stimulating working environment for the team. * In co-operation with the Donor Partnership team SME F&D Grants HQ team and Heads of ROs/CT MDs develop and manage relationships with locally present donors and stakeholders in order to secure their support and funding. Be responsible for donors’ proposals in the region ensuring quality consistency and coordination and be accountable for the effective management of their funds including through regular reporting audits and evaluations. Accountable for the prudent use of the public funding for the intended purpose and in compliance with the Operational Manuals. Knowledge Skills Experience & Qualifications Education/Professional qualifications * BA/MA from an internationally-recognised programme in international development economics or business and/or equivalent work experience. Skills * Strong people management (recruitment mentoring coaching) skills. * Diplomatic skills to develop and maintain strong relationships with donors and other external partners; strong presentation skills to represent EBRD in international fora and with interlocutors at ministerial level; strong leadership skills with significant experience in leading at a senior level interpreting and delivering strategies and programmes. * Effective communication presentation and negotiation skills and ability to manage relations with a diverse group of including clients and consultants and local stakeholders. * Ability to convincingly articulate strategy and resource needs to EBRD senior management and donors; * Ability to innovate and adapt to the new challenges (e.g. start-up space; Non-financial products and work closer with PFIs in the context of the Bank’s integrated products and industrial aggregators in the context of supply chain advisory work crisis response); * Strong business planning skills; strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively. Ability to multi-task and react quickly. * Skills to work both on advisory and finance (e.g. Blue Ribbon Sustainable Supply Chain Financing Risk Sharing SIG – Green Cities). * Fluency in English and local language(s) both written and verbal. Strong writing skills in English and local language(s). Knowledge * Deep knowledge of the structure systems and processes underpinning the Bank’s work. * Deep conceptual understanding of the global business and economic environment with an ability to interpret the implications of global events for the business of the Bank. * Knowledge/experience in the SCF priorities of the Bank particularly green and digital skills (e.g. relevant in the context of the future ASB activates which will focus on larger outreach and callable platforms/partnerships). Experience * Relevant professional experience preferably from commercial management consultancy corporates or bank donor organisation or international financial institution or support programme. * Knowledge of local/regional business environment SME and consultancy market. * Extensive people management (recruitment mentoring coaching) experience. Experience in managing big and geographically dispersed teams. * Extensive experience with and deep understanding of small businesses – their development challenges financing needs strengths and weaknesses as well as market trends * Demonstrated track-record in international development donor fund-raising awareness of current and emerging issues and knowledge of key players and their approaches. * Knowledge of donor funded work donor organisations is desirable with experience in managing programme and project budgets. General * Ability to work in multi-cultural environment. * Ability to travel regularly within the region as well as beyond. * Strong presentation skills to represent EBRD in public fora and with interlocutors at ministerial level. * Strong leadership skills with experience in leading at a senior level interpreting and delivering strategies and programmes. * Solution-oriented and able to bridge bridges and secure consensus in order to move things forward. What is it like to work at the EBRD? Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in. The EBRD environment provides you with: * Varied stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial political public and private sectors across the regions we invest in; * A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity; * An environment that places sustainability equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do. Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients brings pioneering ideas energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial ethnic religious and cultural background gender sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time. We offer: We believe that hard work deserves great rewards. We offer competitive base salaries and annual performance-based bonuses. Permanent staff can enjoy addition benefits such as medical insurance generous and flexible annual leave options retirement benefits reduced gym membership rates and staff discounts at a wide array of retailers. We recognise the challenges of working far from home so if you move from another country to take up a post with us we’ll help by providing ongoing assistance and relocation allowance.


Position Title: Procurement Officer Location: Remote within the United States Department: Global Operations Winrock is a recognized leader in international development with a focus on social and environmental issues. As a mission driven field-based organization we believe that sustainable development is inclusive and that complex challenges require integrated solutions. We pride ourselves as a quality-driven organization that embraces continuous improvement in program results and processes and a culture of accountability. POSITION SUMMARY The Procurement Officer has primary responsibility for the day-to-day activities within the Procurement Unit. This includes providing ongoing guidance to Winrock staff around basic policies and procedures as well as compliance with funder rules and regulations. The Procurement Officer will review and process purchase requests purchase orders and other contracts to ensure that the goods and services necessary to support Winrock program implementation are available. They provide feedback and ideas for streamlining and promoting the quality of established routines for competition acquisition documentation and management of procurement data is accurate and available. The Procurement Officer provides updates to Global Operations Senior staff on areas of concern or potential liability as well as large procurements and unique award requirements. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Major Responsibilities * Supports development of and provides global training for US and field-based staff on WI procurement policy and processes identify type of procurement goods services purchase contract template funder regulations definitions pricing standards etc.; * Provides guidance on funder procurement requirements. * Reviews funder requests for procurement approvals. * Reviews request for proposals and quotes submits for publication and other solicitation methods for project and core purchases. * Completes procurement review and verifies all required documentation is accounted for in project and core purchases and provides concurrence. * Travels to field offices to provide procurement training and technical assistance on best practices new project mobilization and closeout and direct project support if necessary. * Formatting and updating Procurement templates and manuals. * Processes invoices reconciliation of multiple credit cards and statements for accounts payable. * Provide financial reports and follow up on open and recurring purchase orders. * Coordinates household effects shipments to and from post with freight forwarder for Winrock field office and US based staff. * Backup SharePoint champion. * Other duties as assigned. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Education: BA/BS Degree required - preferably in business administration or a similar discipline with 4-5 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: Required working experience with federal government procurement contracts USAID strongly preferred. Computer/Technical Skills: Strong software skills and advanced knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing. Microsoft SharePoint and Deltek Costpoint is a plus. Communication Skills: * Good interpersonal skills and ability to work cross culturally. * Ability to write clearly and concisely. Language: Must have excellent English oral and written language skills. Required Travel: Up to 10% travel domestic and internationally. Position-Specific Skills: * Ability to work in a team-oriented environment. * Flexibility to assume a workload which frequently necessitates an adjustment of priorities. * Firm understanding and sense of the importance of paying attention to detail. * Ability to always demonstrate the highest level of ethical standards. * Ability to make decisions quickly and weigh options for the good of the organization program and Funder. * Ability to manage multiple priorities. * Strong organizational skills coordinating a variety of tasks simultaneously. Other: Must be authorized to work in the United States. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits employs trains promotes and compensates regardless of race color religion sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability medical condition family care status or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability equity innovation integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity inclusion and equity across the entire organization.


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 Technical Secretariat of UNPRPD MPTF is based in the UNDP Governance team in the Bureau of Policy and Programme Support. The UNPRPD Technical Secretariat operates in accordance with the UNPRPD Strategic Operational Framework 2020–2025 and agreed annual work plan developed following strategic direction from the Policy Board and upon approval by the Management Committee. With over 40 active programmes yearly the UNPRPD FUND is working towards improving the way in which programmes are designed and results monitored and captured in line with its new logframe. The Fundraising and Partnership Specialist will manage the Fund’s outreach and mobilization strategy with the purpose to increase donors' contributions by supporting building relationships advance profile of the fund and exploring new fundraising opportunities. Duties And Responsibilities Strategic outreach and Resource Mobilization * Develop outreach and visibility strategy with key targets and monitoring indicators. * Identifies engagement opportunities to increase the Fund’s visibility * Identifies comms opportunities and leads strategic communications activities to support resource mobilization efforts * Proposes and designs concepts note for events and manages organization of events * Facilitates coordination among partners and sponsors * Tracks and analyzes funding trends * Supports Manager’s engagement with stakeholders and participation in relevant events * Maintain a contact database and administer files regarding partrners. * Assist the Programme Coordinator in preparing and monitoring grant applications correspondence and progress of applications and report updates. * Draft timely communication with donors including followup notes and acknowledgement and thank you letters for all donors. * Attend meetings special events and provide support where needed Facilitation of knowledge sharing and management of digital communications * Manage and develop content of UNPRPD MPTF digital and social media platforms including the website photo audio and video channels. * Coordinates and undertakes the production and publishing of content (text images video or HTML) that support and engage different set of audiences including potential donors. * Develop coordinate and produce quarterly UNPRPD News Letter. * Produce communication products and materials to support the work of the UNPRPD MPTF for a wide variety of media and donor and government partners; * Coordinate the writing development design production and dissemination of publications - particularly relevant news releases through print and video utilizing the resources of the UNPRPD MPTF partners and pitching pieces for publication when possible; and * Provide editorial input into all forms of varied publications reports and website updates as needed. Other Duties * Supports operational activities in relation to communications activities Institutional Arrangement The Fundraising and Partnership Specialist will be reporting to the Manager of the Technical Secretariat and will work closely with the Programme Coordinator. Competencies Core Competencies * Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging achievable objectives for multiple projects have lasting impact * Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks develop new ideas to solve complex problems * Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons diversify experiences * Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change manage multiple competing demands * Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results * Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy navigate complex landscape champion inter-agency collaboration * Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity Cross-Functional & Technical Competencies * Business Direction & Strategy - Effective Decision Making: * Ability to take decisions in a timely and efficient manner in line with authority area of expertise and resources * Business Development - Knowledge Generation: * Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge relevant for content or responsive to a stated need * Business Development - Knowledge Facilitation Collective: * Ability to animate indiYiduals and communities of contributors to participate and share particularly externally * Business Development - Intelligence Design: * Ability to bringing together diYerse groups of people data information or ideas and technology to design services or solutions * 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 - Customer Satisfaction/Client Management: * Ability to respond timel\ and appropriately with a sense of urgency provide consistent solutions and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. * Business Management - Working with Evidence and Data: * Ability to inspect cleanse transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information informing conclusions and supporting decision-making Desired Additional Skills And Competencies * Very good ability to form working relationships with web designers/coders in updated the website graphic designers and videographers for visuals. * Excellent experience in the use of computers applications and software packages (MS Word Excel etc) as well as web-based management systems * Proven ability to shape messages and stories for media placement; Education Required Skills and Experience * Master’s degree in relevant field of social science public relations communications journalism or related field. Experience * 7 years of work experience required in the field of strategic outreach and public relations and communications Required Skills * Proved experience in designing and implementing strategic communications and outreach strategy. * Proven experience in conceiving planning and managing outreach and visibility events. * Excellent experience in drafting and editing different communications materials for different audiences including donors and potential partners. * Experience in UN system or international development organizations and work on human rights is a strong asset. Language * Proficiency in English is required. Travel * UNPRPD will cover costs of travel to duty station when needed and missions. 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