UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories we work for every child everywhere every day to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. Click here to learn more about UNICEF: https://youtu.be/E1xkXZs0cAQ For every child an advocate The Public Partnerships Division (PPD) has been established to mobilize resources and engage in policy advocacy by building partnerships with donor and recipient countries UN agencies development financial institutions and global programme partnerships at global regional and country levels. Within PPD’s overall mandate the Office in Brussels manages UNICEF’s relationship with European Union Institutions (namely the European Commission the Council of the European Union the European External Action Service (EEAS) the European Parliament and the Committee of the Regions) in order to expand political space for children through evidence-based policy advocacy to mobilize and to leverage European Union (EU) resources and to provide support and guidance for the effective management of EU-funded programmes. The Brussels Office further strives to orchestrate UNICEF’s global interactions with EU institutions effectively strategically and with a results-focus. How can you make a difference? The Senior Policy and Advocacy Advisor is evolving in a small office where the Director is D1 level. The Senior Policy Advisor reports to the Director of the office. Key Functions Accountabilities And Related Duties/tasks Advisory Capacity and Policy Development Exercise advisory role to the Director and the Office and provide guidance coordination and initiatives in policy and strategy development in an evolving EU policy context. Advise and support the Director and the Office in strengthening the Policy and Advocacy Partnership with the EU institutions. Submit policy recommendations and position papers and support the design and management of an effective and high-potential partnership with the EU institutions. Promote the systematic and strategic inclusion of children’s rights in EU policies and strategies legislation and budgetary decisions and leverage the EU funding architecture and policy framework to increase investments for the most disadvantaged children. Share UNICEF’s evolving global expertise on leveraging resources for children to strengthen strategic alliances and build EU support for common approaches. Strategy Coordination In close coordination with the rest of the Office and particularly the Deputy Director design and manage an effective and results-focused policy and advocacy strategy to strategically position UNICEF as a trusted and credible partner of EU institutions and to expand political space for children especially the most disadvantaged. In close collaboration with the Global Advisor on Migration develop implement and monitor the Office’s engagement strategy on children affected by migration. Guide and support evidence-based policy advocacy and the effective orchestration of UNICEF’s strategic interaction with EU institutions (the European Commission EU Council and the European Parliament) as well as with the Permanent Mission of the EU Member States (through the Group of Friends). Develop UNICEF’s Knowledge and Innovation Partnership with the EU institutions by positioning UNICEF as an innovation leader placing innovation for children on the EU policy agenda and fostering EU support for innovative solutions to children’s issues. Advocacy Communication and Networking through Partnership and Collaboration Identify and manage strategic alliances with UN civil society partners and the media to promote UNICEF’s priorities and equity agenda vis-à-vis EU institutions focusing on the most disadvantaged children. Collaborate closely with relevant UNICEF divisions Regional and Country Offices and National Committees to ensure alignment and maximize the opportunities to deliver results for children in partnership with EU institutions. Provide partner intelligence and guidance on the evolving EU policy and programming context to support an effective & strategic global engagement by Country Offices/Regional Offices with EU Delegations and EU institutions. Represent UNICEF in high-level meetings consultations and workshops with EU institutions/officials and partner agencies to conduct policy dialogue and advocacy establish UNICEF’s technical expertise and influence EU policy developments. Participate in international/EU-level meetings workshops and expert consultations. Develop and lead the media strategy of the Office to position UNICEF as a “go-to” partner of the media on child rights issues and to support the global roll-out of the cause framework and campaigns. Develop and lead the digital communication strategy of the Office connecting the digital platform managed by the Office with those at global levels and in EU member states in close collaboration with the Division of Communication and concerned National Committees and Country Offices. Capacity Building/Sustainability Strengthen UNICEF’s internal capacity – at country regional and Headquarters level- to mobilize and leverage EU assistance and the policy and programming partnership delivering results for children. Design and share effective tools to support strategic interactions and policy dialogue (especially on migration) with EU institutions to mobilize and leverage the EU partnership and increase EU support for UNICEF’s global priorities and programmes focusing on the most excluded most disadvantaged and most vulnerable. Facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity development of key partner agencies and organizations how to integrate child rights in programming policy formulation and budgeting. Promote and facilitate the global dissemination of the joint EU-UNICEF Child Rights Toolkit: integrating Child Rights in Development Cooperation. Design and deliver customized training and dissemination events on child-right based programming and policy making drawing on the EU-UNICEF Child Rights Toolkit and targeting EU institutions and relevant partners (European Parliament EEAS bilateral partners). To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… * An advanced university degree (Master’s or higher) in social and economic sciences development or international relations. * Specialized training in EU laws or institutions an asset. * A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience at national and international levels in development cooperation child rights advocacy and policy development. * Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency is considered an asset. * Fluency in English required and fluency in French highly desirable. Knowledge of other EU languages an asset. For every Child you demonstrate... UNICEF’s Core Values of Care Respect Integrity Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF Competencies Required For This Post Are… * Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures leads and manages people During the recruitment process we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here. UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone irrespective of their race/ethnicity age disability gender identity sexual orientation religion nationality socio-economic background or any other personal characteristic. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff including paid parental leave breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF strongly encourages the use of flexible working arrangements. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Remarks Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service. UNICEF appointments are subject to medical clearance. Issuance of a visa by the host country of the duty station which will be facilitated by UNICEF is required for IP positions. Appointments are also subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). Government employees that are considered for employment with UNICEF are normally required to resign from their government before taking up an assignment with UNICEF. UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of appointment without compensation if a visa or medical clearance is not obtained or necessary inoculation requirements are not met within a reasonable period for any reason. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.


UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories we work for every child everywhere every day to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. For every child Hope The UNICEF’s Office of Emergency Programmes (EMOPS) provides strategic and coordinated support to Country Offices preparing for and responding to humanitarian crises in accordance with UNICEF Strategic Plan 2022-2025 and the Core Commitments to Children in Humanitarian Action (CCCs). EMOPS leads efforts to ensure that UNICEF’s role in any emergency situation – complex protracted or sudden-onset is clearly defined that the Organization is properly equipped to fulfil that role and that all levels of the Organization are prepared to deliver our mandate. EMOPS Director’s Office oversees the production of several corporate products such as the Humanitarian Action for Children appeal the EMOPS summary narrative the Executive Board papers briefing and strategic notes and a set of country profiles which require support designing per UNICEF’s standards and style. How can you make a difference? UNICEF's Office of Emergency Programmes is seeking to identify a Graphic/Designer consultant to undertake the layout and design of several UNICEF humanitarian products. This service requires the selected consultant to be able to propose creative and illustrative materials using diagrams and written elements as required to show all the physical components actors interactions and sequences. Under The Overall Coordination Of The EMOPS Director Office The Selected Individuals Shall Undertake One Or All Of The Following Tasks * Designing services for the Humanitarian Action for Children Overview document and design of ad-hoc humanitarian products. MAJOR TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED The consultant would be responsible for a range of tasks listed below. Exact deliverables will be based upon mutual agreement between UNICEF and the consultant. Responsibilities Of The Consultant * The Consultant will use their own equipment laptops microphones software and other accessories that may be required for this task. * The Consultant will not give the content/material or any part thereof to any third party without the written permission of UNICEF. All components will be the property of UNICEF and the Consultant will not share the same with anyone else. * The Consultant will not put their own name or logo/emblem on the content/final product. * The only organization branding will be UNICEF if required. * When travel is required: The consultant is responsible for arranging their own travel. Responsibilities Of UNICEF * UNICEF will provide all details pertaining to the activity and the requirements. * UNICEF will orient the Consultant on UNICEF’s branding guidelines LTA Contract July 2023. * UNICEF will describe the methods practices and approaches that guide the organization’s overall approach to projects of the type described in the Terms of Reference. * When travel is required: The hiring office is responsible for setting a reasonable travel budget using online research and reimbursing the consultant based on the contracted terms. Deliverables Tasks/Milestone: Deliverables/Outputs: * Humanitarian Appeal for Children (HAC): * Layout & design of edited a 40-page printed 'Overview' summarizing global requirements and covering emerging trends challenges and the changing context of humanitarian action. HAC-2022-Overview.pdf * Layout of 3 translated report in Arabic French and Spanish. HAC overview document in English Arabic French and Spanish. 2. Designing of ad-hoc humanitarian products (5 working days/months): * Design briefing and strategic notes country profiles ppt presentations for briefing. Corporate Humanitarian products such as briefing and strategic notes country profiles ppt presentations for briefing designed upon request Duration The Long-Term Agreement will be for a duration of three years. The initial period would be for two years with an option for renewal for a subsequent year on the same rates terms and conditions subject to satisfactory performance evaluation and continuing need for the service. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… * University degree in communications journalism graphic design or a related field. * A minimum of 8 years of experience as graphic designer; experience working with the UN or NGO required. *Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree may be considered if they have 2 additional years of relevant experience (10 years in total) * Excellent design and layout skills. * Familiarity with UNICEF's branding and book style is essential. * Excellent inter-personal and communication skills. * Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team. * Experience in designing UNICEF visibility and communication materials such as advocacy toolkit composed of a photo brochure flyer folder thematic factsheets etc. is an asset * Fluency in oral and written English is required. Fluency in any other UN Language is an asset How To Apply The application is to be submitted through the online portal and should contain four separate attachments: i. A Cover letter explaining suitability for position (to be uploaded online under “Cover Letter” tab) ii. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online under “Resume” tab) iii. Three Work Samples – This includes three previously written human-interest stories / reports / advertising materials / content created / proposal. It is critical to submit work samples as you will observe from the advertisement that marks have been assigned to these criteria for arriving at the most suitable candidate iv. A financial proposal indicating professional fee as per the template. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving. (To be uploaded under other supporting documents). LTA_Financial Proposal template.docx v. Certificates of mandatory courses (Ethics and Integrity at UNICEF (2020 version); Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority (2021 version) & Sexual Exploitation Abuse (PSEA) (2021 version) consolidated in one single pdf. Without all the above 5 documents your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further. For every Child you demonstrate… UNICEF's values of Care Respect Integrity Trust Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS). To view our competency framework please visit here. UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone irrespective of their race/ethnicity age disability gender identity sexual orientation religion nationality socio-economic background or any other personal characteristic. UNICEF offers reasonable accommodation for consultants/individual contractors with disabilities. This may include for example accessible software travel assistance for missions or personal attendants. We encourage you to disclose your disability during your application in case you need reasonable accommodation during the selection process and afterwards in your assignment. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check. Remarks Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties in accordance with local or other applicable laws. The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine which must be met prior to taking up the assignment. It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.


OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The WHO country office works with the National Authorities to achieve the highest standard of health as a fundamental human right based on equity and on SDGs principle of leaving no one behind. WHO actions are engrained in the WHO 13th General Programme of Work with its 3 prong objectives of promoting healthier populations keeping the world safe through addressing health emergencies and protecting the vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. WHO's mandate revolves around six core functions: (i) providing Global Health leadership; (ii) shaping the health research agenda; (iii)setting norms and standards; (iv) articulating evidence-based policy options;(v) providing technical support to countries; and (vi) monitoring and assessing health trends. The WHO Country Office is an integral part of the WHO Regional Office for Europe. Its main role is to facilitate and coordinate all WHO activities at country level and to implement the European Programme of Work2020-2025 -“United Action for Better Health in Europe” which sets out a vision of how the WHO Regional Office for Europe can better support countries in meeting citizens' expectations about health. WHO at country level delivers this through practical actionable and country focused solutions to health challenges keeping in perspective that achieving health and well-being is a whole-of-society endeavour; This is done through facilitating the implementation of the Biennial Collaborative Agreement with the country and its corresponding workplan. The WHO Country Office maintains good working relations and ensures information exchange between the country and WHO policy and strategic guidance on Health issues to all national and international partners in the country provision of direct technical expertise when needed and aims at more community engagement and participation and to promote health equity. The WHO Azerbaijan Country Office through USAID Azerbaijan Pandemic Response Activity is implementing a project with three objectives each with specific outcomes and outputs. Objective 1 focuses on improving emergency care systems and preparedness in selected regions. The expected outcomes include developing and adopting standards protocols and procedures for emergency care training programs for the health workforce and providing high-quality emergency care services. Objective 2 aims to build a sustainable and evidence-based infection prevention and control program at national and healthcare institutions. The expected outcomes include the establishment of national and hospital IPC committees the development and implementation of IPC standards guidelines procedures and training programs the establishment of a surveillance and feedback system and the practicing quality improvement systems for infection prevention and control. Objective 3 aims to support the Azerbaijan government's efforts to improve the public health policy framework strengthen public health institutions and upskill the public health competencies of the health workforce. The expected outcomes include the improvement of the public health policy framework strengthening the foundational capacities of state bodies in essential public health areas and upskilling the public health competencies of the health workforce. All objectives have a health profession education theme. Each objective has technical leads project officers communication admin teams consultants and UNVs to implement the Project over two years and comply with the project work plan. Description Of Duties Within the framework of the USAID-funded Azerbaijan Pandemic Response Activity Project the purpose of the position will be to support coordinate and monitor the implementation of education and training activities aimed at strengthening the emergency care system (ECS) building a sustainable evidence-based infection prevention and control (IPC) program protocols and procedures support the Azerbaijan Government's effort to strengthen the public health institutions and upskill the ECS IPC and public health competencies of the health workforce. Key duties Key Responsibilities Include Under the comprehensive guidance of the Project Manager and Technical Officer the incumbent will utilize a range of essential skills in health professions education IPC and public health. * Assisting the project management team in planning (developing a training delivery monitoring and evaluation plan comprising venues trainers trainees materials and other logistical elements including alignment with learning management systems) implementing (programs trainers and training centers) educational and training initiatives as well as and monitoring evaluating (collecting data in line with guidelines and preparing preliminary evaluation reports) their outcomes. * Collaborating with counterparts and partners to prepare work plans deliver milestones and meet project objectives and targets within specified deadlines. * Aiding in the development update and adaptation of guidelines training materials and tools as well as conducting training needs assessments. * Contributing to the organization of project training events and the development and update of advocacy and training materials in collaboration with relevant partners and ministries. * Drafting progress reports and technical documents in accordance with project requirements and within established deadlines. * Offering technical support to national task forces for project activity coordination at the country level ensuring effective collaboration among related institutions local authorities and NGOs. * Facilitating joint actions with relevant ministries and agencies such as working groups roundtables and meetings to advance priority program areas at national and local levels. * Assisting in organizing meetings with project partners and NGOs on a regular basis as well as visibility and media events when necessary to raise national awareness. * Coordinating advocacy and communication efforts in line with the project's communication and visibility plan. * Providing technical and organizational support for study visits during the project's duration complete with proper documentation and reporting of capacity-building events. * Supporting the organization of missions for WHO staff and experts monitoring their recommendations and facilitating follow-ups. * Undertaking any additional tasks as required by the project manager for the successful execution of the project. Required Qualifications Education Essential: University degree (Bachelor's level) in medicine master or specialization in medical education infectious diseases or public health. Desirable: Advanced university degree (Master's level) in any of the aforementioned subjects. Specific certificate in training trainers. Experience Essential: A minimum of 2 years of professional experience at national level working on capacity-building and training components for infection prevention and control public health or emergency care projects. Demonstrated experience collaborating with stakeholders such as national policymakers NGOs health authorities international organizations or similar entities. Desirable: Proven experience in planning and implementing health-related projects or programs. Established connections with local health authorities or groups of interest for the WHO and academic teaching experience would be valuable assets. Skills * Authoritative and comprehensive knowledge of the theory principles methods and techniques in infectious diseases public health or emergency medicine. * Excellent teaching and training skills to students residents health workers and faculty staff members. * Strong analytical skills and ability to review and synthesize information from multiple sources. * Excellent communication facilitation and report-writing skills. * Demonstrated ability to identify and manage difficult situations and lead and direct multidisciplinary staff. * Strong interpersonal skills able to work across cultures and with the capacity to build strong working relationships. * Emotional intelligence: Ability to identify and manage one's own emotions as well as helping others to do the same. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Producing results Ensuring the effective use of resources Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Azerbaijani. Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of French Russian German. REMUNERATION Remuneration comprises an annual base salary starting at AZN 66692 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave. Additional Information * This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. * Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. * A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. * In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and will require individual review. * According to article 101 paragraph 3 of the Charter of the United Nations the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency competence and integrity. Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. * Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations Staff Rules and Manual. * The WHO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The WHO recruits and employs staff regardless of disability status sex gender identity sexual orientation language race marital status religious cultural ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds or any other personal characteristics. * The WHO is committed to achieving gender parity and geographical diversity in its staff. Women persons with disabilities and nationals of unrepresented and underrepresented Member States (https://www.who.int/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion) are strongly encouraged to apply. * Persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations to enable participation in the recruitment process. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be sent through an email to reasonableaccommodation@who.int * An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential. WHO prides itself on a workforce that adheres to the highest ethical and professional standards and that is committed to put the WHO Values Charter into practice. * WHO has zero tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct (i.e. discrimination abuse of authority and harassment). All members of the WHO workforce have a role to play in promoting a safe and respectful workplace and should report to WHO any actual or suspected cases of SEA sexual harassment and other types of abusive conduct. To ensure that individuals with a substantiated history of SEA sexual harassment or other types of abusive conduct are not hired by the Organization WHO will conduct a background verification of final candidates. * WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco. * For information on WHO's operations please visit: http://www.who.int. * WHO also offers wide range of benefits to staff including parental leave and attractive flexible work arrangements to help promote a healthy work-life balance and to allow all staff members to express and develop their talents fully. * The statutory retirement age for staff appointments is 65 years. For external applicants only those who are expected to complete the term of appointment will normally be considered. * Please note that WHO's contracts are conditional on members of the workforce confirming that they are vaccinated as required by WHO before undertaking a WHO assignment except where a medical condition does not allow such vaccination as certified by the WHO Staff Health and Wellbeing Services (SHW). The successful candidate will be asked to provide relevant evidence related to this condition. A copy of the updated vaccination card must be shared with WHO medical service in the medical clearance process. Please note that certain countries require proof of specific vaccinations for entry or exit. For example official proof /certification of yellow fever vaccination is required to enter many countries. Country-specific vaccine recommendations can be found on the WHO international travel and Staff Health and Wellbeing website. For vaccination-related queries please directly contact SHW directly at shws@who.int. * This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore only applications from nationals of the country where the duty station is located will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of this country will not be considered. * In case the website does not display properly please retry by: (i) checking that you have the latest version of the browser installed (Chrome Edge or Firefox); (ii) clearing your browser history and opening the site in a new browser (not a new tab within the same browser); or (iii) retry accessing the website using Mozilla Firefox browser or using another device. 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About Palladium Palladium is a global company working to design develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health water power and infrastructure; build enduring sustainable and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4000 talented motivated and diverse staff of all religions races languages and gender identities. This Opportunity Palladium is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) – Operations for the anticipated USAID Feed the Future (FTF) Bangladesh Inclusive Access to Finance Program which is anticipated to begin in 2024. The inclusive access to finance program will increase access to finance for small- and medium-sized agribusinesses smallholder farmers and the rural poor. The activity will support agribusinesses and farmers to become more creditworthy and stimulate increased lending from banks microfinance institutions and other lenders through the use of blended finance. The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) – Operations shall provide support to the Chief of Party (COP) with strategic leadership and oversight to the activity. S/he shall have depth and breadth of technical expertise and experience a solid professional reputation interpersonal skills and professional relationships to fulfil the requirements of the activity description and close working relationships with key stakeholders in Bangladesh. The DCOP must have experience managing large complex activities and demonstrated experience working with and through the private sector. Primary Duties And Responsibilities * Serve as a member of the senior leadership team of the program and supports the COP in leadership and oversight of project staff and activities; * Lead oversee and coordinate at a senior-level on all matters project-wide; * Lead and review programmatic functions including the development of work plans budgets quarterly/annual reports and ensure effective implementation of program strategy with integrated lessons and best practices; * Maintain effective and open communication throughout the project with the COP USAID project director objective leads project operations teams and other stakeholders; * Serve as Acting Chief of Party when COP is unavailable; * Oversee maintenance and upload of data by M&E officers to the project M&E system; * Participate in and/or prepare project-related reports presentations and white papers; * Provide analytical and evaluative techniques to identify consider and resolve issues Key Competencies Required * Experience managing large and complex USAID-funded contracts preferably in the South Asia region on USAID-funded agricultural resilience and/or financial projects; * Commitment to market-led private sector engagement approaches; * Experience coordinating with consortium partners institutions subcontractors consultants and grantees; * Experience establishing financial management systems and overseeing project start-up; * Knowledge and expertise of USAID financial rules and regulations; * Experience drafting activity workplans budgets managing implementation staff and short-term technical assistance; * Proactive problem-solving decision-making and good judgment skills; attention to detail and ability to perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities effectively and efficiently; * Communication organizational and interpersonal skills that demonstrate leadership problem solving and team building; * Written and oral proficiency in English required; Bangladeshi and South Asian nationals are encouraged to apply Equity Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity diversity and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation creativity success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background age race gender identity and expression religion ethnicity sexual orientation disability nationality veteran marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss. Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.


About Palladium Palladium is a global company working to design develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health water power and infrastructure; build enduring sustainable and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4000 talented motivated and diverse staff of all religions races languages and gender identities. This Opportunity Palladium’s Climate Environment & Natural Resources (CENR) Portfolio delivers scalable solutions for inclusive economic growth and resilience. Our CENR team supports governments companies and communities in transitioning to low carbon economies incubating and designing sustainable business models to manage natural resources and attracting public and private finance for those solutions. As a Manager Climate Environment and Natural Resources (CENR) at Palladium you will be responsible for providing technical advisory programme management business development and thought leadership to help grow and deliver Palladium’s ambitious and expanding global climate and environment portfolio. The position will serve programs and business development opportunities mainly financed by FCDO or other UK Government clients such as BEIS and Defra but may also have opportunities to work with other teams and clients across the global business. Location The position is based in Palladium’s London or Bristol office. You And Your Career If you are an innovative leader passionate about all areas of project management and implementation and you have expertise in business development specifically for climate and environment programs we are interested in hearing from you. We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom resources and guidance to chart a fulfilling career! Reporting Lines The Manager will report into the Director Environment and Natural Resources. The Manager will collaborate with the Climate Environment & Natural Resources (CENR) Portfolio in EMEA and also based out of the Americas Partnership. Primary Roles And Responsibilities Business Development * Identify assess and lead Palladium’s positioning and partnerships for new business opportunities * Serve as proposal manager (for technical direction partnerships staffing and budgeting) in partnership with technical writers recruiters proposal coordinators commercial managers and other team members * Lead the writing of technical proposals and facilitate proposal strategy development setting overall win themes and technical approaches that will guide other proposal team members Technical Leadership * Lead the design and technical direction of international development projects for FCDO and other international donors * Provide specialist inputs to projects and bids in selected cross-cutting areas such as MEL GESI and communications * Conduct short-term technical assignments on topics such as climate financing policy strengthening sustainable livelihoods development clean technologies net zero transitions environmental and social safeguards landscape management etc Project Management * For assigned portfolio projects interface with clients and other project stakeholders to plan implement review and report on projects as needed and requested * Provide support to project work planning budgeting and progress/financial reporting Key Competencies Required * Substantial work experience and subject matter knowledge in two or more of the following topic areas: climate mitigation climate change adaptation and resilience green finance clean energy sustainable landscapes water resources management biodiversity conservation monitoring evaluation and learning (MEL) communications and gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) * Extensive work experience managing multiple complex projects/assignments in a time-sensitive environment and with exceptional attention to detail and to quality * Experience overseeing and/or contributing to FCDO projects preferably overseas * Broad and deep familiarity with developing country contexts * Excellent written and oral communication skills * Significant experience conceptualising and writing successful proposals for FCDO opportunities and other international clients * Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making skills Professional Expertise/Competencies Preferred * Experience working in a developing country * Successful track record in leading and winning proposals for FCDO or other UK Government departments in climate change environment and natural resources * Ability to travel and work in developing countries dependent on COVID-19 restrictions and safety/security considerations * Professional working proficiency in another language with priority given to Spanish French and Arabic Equity Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity diversity and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation creativity success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background age race gender identity and expression religion ethnicity sexual orientation disability nationality veteran marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss. Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.


Grade No grade Contractual Arrangement Special Services Agreement (SSA) Contract Duration (Years Months Days) 3 Months Job Posting Aug 27 2023 9:09:30 AM Closing Date Sep 11 2023 12:59:00 AM Primary Location Mozambique-Maputo Organization AF_MOZ Mozambique Schedule Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings. I. Background and Justification Purpose of the Position Mozambique is experiencing one of the largest cholera epidemics in decades which can also be considered an outbreak in an endemic situation. The outbreak started in Niassa province on September 14 2022 and then spread to two other provinces. The situation worsened after heavy rains in February 2023 and the arrival of cyclone Freddy 1 on February 22 and cyclone Freddy 2 on March 11. Cases have been reported in all provinces of the country and as of 31 July 2023 a cumulative total of 33534 cases and 141 deaths (CFR 0.4%) have been reported. Since the outbreak was declared a national cholera task force has been activated and WCO Mozambique along with other partners is supporting all pillars of the response including risk communication and community engagement (RCCE). Despite the scale of the cholera outbreak in Mozambique decreasing and the large effort being done the active districts on community awareness of cholera prevention and control measures there are still challenges in terms of hygiene behavioral practices which are crucial factors in the spread of cholera. Thus there is a need to understand the perceptions representations attitudes and behaviors of the population reinforce community engagement as well as strengthen the community’s trust in preventive measures to enable to implementation of an efficient strategy for the next cholera season. Comprehensive knowledge of the modes of transmission contamination and prevention will also help to address more efficiently the messages. The purpose of this position is to conduct rapid socio-anthropological studies following the operational priorities of the incident management team in the affected areas to understand perceptions attitudes behaviors and practices around cholera. Job Description II. Organizational context WHO in accordance with its essential functions is the first technical partner of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Mozambique in the field of health. WHO provide support to the Government within the ongoing cholera response. The Anthropologist will work under the technical supervision of the Health Promotion officer and the Operations health officer the overall guidance of the Incident Manager and the ultimate supervision of the WHO Representative. Summary Of Assigned Duties The selected candidate will conduct a rapid socio-anthropological study on cholera to underpin localized interventions adapted to particular social contexts. The selected candidate will also provide the necessary operational support to the operation in terms of key risk communication and communication engagement actions. Additionally the selected expert will make operational recommendations to engage communities in increasing the ownership of the response against cholera. * Conduct a rapid socio-anthropological study * Review a literature review on existing socio-anthropological studies on cholera in the country and develop a study protocol * Implement and coordinate the rapid socio-anthropological study * Analyze the knowledge attitudes perceptions and socio-cultural risk behaviors associated with cholera * Analyze the socio-cultural beliefs associated with the spread of cholera * Design a study report * Provide support for risk communication and community engagement activities * Provide operational support and recommendations for engaging communities in the fight against cholera * Facilitate the RCCE Sub-Committee meetings with the MOH developing agendas minutes and action points and disseminating them with partners. * Actively engage RCCE partners to organize regular meetings for the preparedness * Contribute to other relevant activities as requested by the supervisor. Required Qualifications III. * Education * Essential: A first level university degree in social anthropology social sciences behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited/recognized institute. * Desirable: * Formal qualification in public health. * Attended at least one of the three free courses provided by OPEN WHO (https://openwho.org) * Cólera: Introdução * SocialNet: Empowering communities before during and after an infectious disease outbreak * SocialNet: Social and behavioural insights COVID-19 data collection tool Experience * Essential: At least five years of proven experience in socio-anthropological research. * Desirable: * Experience in conducting field studies in several settings. * Previous experience supporting disease outbreak preparedness and/or response * Previous relevant working experience with WHO and/or UN or with an international nongovernmental organization. Skills * Proven experience and expertise in communication and behavior change (strengthen trust between and amongst communities understand how communities are responding (who and what they listen to) creating two-way dialogue etc.) * Ability to contextualize and provide guidance to different populations and support development and dissemination of relevant RCCE strategies. * Excellent planning and coordination skills with proven ability to work with various stakeholders. * Strong organizational skills complemented with the ability to work in a proactive and independent manner multi-task and produce results under pressure. * Excellent communication skills to negotiate /enlist cooperation from a broad range of actors from multi-disciplinary backgrounds. * Excellent presentation skills * Ability to “think out of the box” and to make innovative proposals as related to risk communication and community engagement. WHO Competencies * Producing results * Fostering integration and teamwork * Communicating in a credible and effective way * Moving forward in changing environment * Knowing and managing yourself Use Of Language Skills * Essential: Expert knowledge of Portuguese * Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of English Other Skills * Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word Excel Power Point). * Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft on data analysis This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted. A written test and/or an asynchronous video assessment may be used as a form of screening. In the event your candidature is retained for an interview you will be required to provide in advance a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. 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Job Description The Position: UNFPA established a regional response hub in Amman Jordan to coordinate and provide technical and operational support to its offices in the Syrian Arab Republic and the neighboring countries of Jordan Lebanon Iraq Egypt and Turkey. The UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub provides technical and operational support to country offices and coordinates with other sister UN agencies regional emergency offices. The Hub also is responsible for the management and coordination of all regional grants for the Syria crisis. Within the (WOS) architecture the UNFPA Regional Syria Response Hub is the coordination and information management point for the WOS for UNFPA and for its mandate areas in Gender Based Violence (GBV) including the GBV Area of Responsibility (GBV AoR) and for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH). This position will be under the overall supervision of the Head of the Regional Humanitarian Hub for Syria and the Arab States 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 Under the leadership of the Head of the Regional Syria Response hub the regional humanitarian grants coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that UNFPA manages regional grants that it has received for the regional Syria crisis. You Would Be Responsible For Under the direct supervision of the head of the Regional Syria Response Hub the grant manager will support resource mobilization efforts for the UNFPA regional Syria response country operations. This includes undertaking the following tasks: * Produce and provide guidance to all relevant UNFPA country offices /operations on reporting requirements and needs * Compile and produce quarterly bi-annual and annual donor reports and liaise in coordination with UNFPA country offices and regional Syria hub staff (Up to 40 reports per year) * Finalize all reports for timely submission to donors * Contribute to overall regional proposal development and fundraising efforts. * Lead analysis of regional funding trends for SRH and GBV * Other Duties * Contribute to UNFPA knowledge management products and publications * Support budget management of both regional grants and Hub Qualifications And Experience * 5 years professional and substantive experience in programme development and/or implementation in development or humanitarian settings * Fluency in English is required * Superior writing skills in English is essential * Experience in donor reporting systems (i.e. ECHO DFID) is a strong advantage * Knowledge of Gender based violence and sexual and reproductive health programming an advantage * Experience in UN Financial reporting system (i.e. Atlas) is an advantage * Proficiency in current office software applications and corporate IT systems Education Advanced university degree in development social sciences or related fields Languages Fluency in English; knowledge of other official UN languages is desirable. Values Required Competencies: Exemplifying integrity Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system Embracing cultural diversity Embracing change 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 Functional Competencies * Providing a technical support system * Providing conceptual innovation to enhance/strengthen programme effectiveness * Generating managing and promoting the use of knowledge and information Compensation And Benefits This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable. Disclaimer UNFPA does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. 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The Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades CHAI has expanded its focus. Today along with HIV we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19 malaria tuberculosis and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer diabetes hypertension and other non-communicable diseases and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines reduce maternal and child mortality combat chronic malnutrition and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health digital health and health financing. With each new and innovative program our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale ensuring that governments lead the solutions that programs are designed to scale nationally and learnings are shared globally. At CHAI our people are our greatest asset and none of this work would be possible without their talent time dedication and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in with majority of our staff based in program countries. In India CHAI works in partnership with its India registered affiliate William J Clinton Foundation (WJCF) under the guidance of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) at the Central and States' levels on an array of high priority initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes. Currently WJCF supports government partners across projects to expand access to quality care and treatment for HIV/AIDS Hepatitis tuberculosis COVID-19 common cancers sexual and reproductive health immunization and essential medicines. Learn more about our exciting work http//www.clintonhealthaccess.org Program Overview With the objective of reducing maternal child and overall mortality from hypoxemia related cases WJCF is supporting the national government and the states of Madhya Pradesh Chhattisgarh and Punjab in improving the supply and use of high-quality oxygen services at the health facility level to ensure that hypoxemic patients receive oxygen therapy leading to improved patient outcomes. To achieve this objective the Essential Medicines and Oxygen (EM & O2) program focuses on the following key elements * Increased sustainable financing for oxygen access. * Effective planning and strategies to manage oxygen systems. * Affordable efficient and high-quality oxygen procurement and distribution systems. * Improved clinical administration and technical management of oxygen. * Improved data information systems and monitoring for oxygen access. At the national level WJCF is supporting the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) coordinate with the health leadership at the states level to ensure availability and access to oxygen capacity building to ensure optimal functioning and monitoring of oxygen infrastructure and uptake of digital systems for monitoring oxygen demand and efficient asset utilization. At the states level WJCF is supporting the state health and facility level leadership define governance structures ensure optimal maintenance and upkeep of oxygen assets build capacity for efficient utilization of assets and provision of clinical care monitoring use of and access to oxygen and develop and leverage requisite structures and financing mechanisms to ensure sustainability. Through this support WJCF expects to ensure access to high quality medical oxygen to manage hypoxemia including in cases high risk cases such pneumonia; maternal neonatal and paediatric cases; respiratory diseases at intensive and high-dependency units and for trauma / emergency care while ensuring adequate preparedness to manage surge of Covid-19 cases or on account of other acute or seasonal respiratory ailments. Position Summary The Senior Associate Essential Medicines and Oxygen Access (EM & O2) will be responsible for co-developing programme strategy at the national level with the programme leadership and support the management on implementation progress of the entire portfolio across geographies in all focus states. This role entails a combination of strategy building implementation management team mentorship and stakeholder engagement. Importantly the person coming in will be entrusted with portfolio growth as a key result area. Based out of Delhi the Senior Associate EM & O2 will report to the Senior Manager EM & O2. We seek a highly qualified and motivated individual with strong analytical quantitative and strategy development skills and an exemplary record of leadership and management. The successful candidate will have excellent communications skills be able to function independently with flexibility in a dynamic and ambiguous environment be self-motivated thrive in challenging environments and have a strong commitment to excellence. A successful candidate will also to be adept at coordinating the operations of cross-functional and multi-location teams. We place great value on personal qualities such as resourcefulness responsibility tenacity independence energy and work ethic. * Under the guidance of the Sr Manager EM & O2 co-create and monitor the strategic direction and implementation of the EM & O2 programme and ensure consistent improvements in equitable access to medical oxygen through government-led initiatives. * Develop critical insights on programme goals focus areas (such as prevention diagnosis access health systems strengthening etc) and focus geographies while synthesizing these with project impact and effectiveness for instrumental action by programme leadership. * Support the Sr. Manager to provide overall project management and oversight by devising and running programme management tools to ensure that expected deliverables and targets are achieved on time and on budget while working and coordinating with state leads and the central team. * Lead the development of programme communication approach and collaterals for external stakeholders such as government donor and partners for furthering programmatic and organizational outreach objectives. * Optimize and manage the donor engagement cadence for timely and impactful outcome from key meetings workshops and field visits. * Support the Sr. Manager EM & O2 to develop evidence-informed new initiatives for hypothesis testing demonstrations and scale within the ambit of existing grants and for actively writing and converting proposals for new grants. * Capacitate and mentor team members on identified aspects which aid their growth journey at WJCF while helping them contribute more effectively identify talent and team needs and support the Sr. Manager in recruitment of new team members. * Work with leadership to identify new areas for achieving coverage and equity goals. * Undertake any other duties as requested by the programme leader. * Five to eight years of experience in a demanding result driven environment in the private or public sector with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership. * Master’s degree in business administration management sciences economics (pure or applied) finance or public health with exceptional problem-solving solving skills and analytical capabilities. * Demonstrated success in developing relationships and coordinating various stakeholders/interests (public sector engagement would be highly relevant). * Exceptional diplomacy and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to build strong professional relationships with a range of stakeholders in a challenging multi-cultural environment. * Excellent oral and written communication skills including ability to create persuasive presentations and written reports. * Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple teams including priority setting planning budgeting performance review and management; and influencing with limited authority. * Ability to balance and find productive trade-offs between various opposing parameters (e.g. personal style incentives timeframe). * High emotional intelligence patience and thoughtfulness even in high-pressure stressful situations. * Fluency in English and Hindi. Preferred * Prior experience of working in management consulting and/or public health especially governance systems strengthening financing and /or management of operations at sub- national level or similar fast-paced output-oriented environments. * Strong experience of engaging with government officials and multilateral organizations. * Knowledge of health systems strengthening and/or development/social sector consulting experience. #jobreference2 #region2


Job Description Background UNFPA is the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency. Our mission is to deliver a world where every pregnancy is wanted every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled. UNFPA’s Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (APRO) is based in Bangkok Thailand. UNFPA APRO provides a key link between UNFPA’s global vision and strategies and the needs of the region by providing strategic support and technical expertise to 30+ countries across the Asia-Pacific region. The Position Under the direct supervision of the Regional Communications Advisor and guided by Communications & Resource Mobilization Specialist the Communications intern (content and digital) will support the UNFPA Regional Communications team in delivering activities outlined in the regionalcommunications work plan particularly relating to contentdevelopment and digitalengagement (online web management and social media management and analytics). The Communications intern will support the design and development of communications materials relating to UNFPA’s mandate including the thematic areas of sexual and reproductive health and rights gender-based violence and harmful practices adolescents and youth humanitarian emergencies population and development as well as innovation disability and human rights. 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. You Would Be Responsible For * Support in the daily management of UNFPA APRO’ssocial media engagement channels: Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn YouTube; * Support in digitalcommunications delivery for the key communication initiatives includingUNFPA APRO’s 3 key priority campaigns (Humanitarian/Climate Change Population ageing and ending gender-based violence) ICPD30 and Asian Pacific Population Conference communications (Nov 2023) 16 Days campaign International Women’s Day 2024 State of World Population Report 2024 launch etc. * Support the implementation of on-the groundactivities held in Thailand as part of the regional and global agenda * Support in populating and updating UNFPAAPRO’s content planningand social mediaplanning system * Support in the copy editingof blogs and articles * Support in collecting information from the region on upcoming and planned contentsat country level. This will allow UNFPA APRO to update the content planner/social media planner in a timely manner * Monitor UNFPA’s digitalperformance and producemonthly reports utilizing existing template * Under the supervision of the RegionalCommunication Advisor and Regional Communication and Resource Mobilization Specialist support as needed in the drafting and development of social media/web content such as blogs infographics videos photo posts etc.; * Support in the timely updatingof the UNFPA APRO websiteincluding uploading of relevant publications press releases human-interest stories vacancies etc.; * Support in updatingUNFPA APRO’s Flickralbum by liaisingwith country officecommunications focal points; * Provide other communications-related supportas required. Education Qualifications and Experience: The candidate should be a fresh graduate within one year or currently enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme or be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master’sprogramme or higher); Preferred areas of studies are mass communications graphic design visual communications media or other similar subject at the university level; Knowledge And Experience * Excellent skills (writingand speaking) in English; * Demonstrated graphic design (e.g. use of Canva)and video editingskills is a plus; * Knowledge of social media engagement is required experience in digital data and analytics is a plus; * Knowledge of digitalmarketing principles and practices is a plus * Innovative and creativethinking; * Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with staff membersof different nationaland cultural backgrounds. Languages Excellent English proficiency is mandatory Required Competencies * Communicating information and ideas * Knowledge sharing/continuous learning * Valuing diversity * Working in teams Learning Elements Upon completion of the internship and depending on its durationthe successful candidate who is selected for this internship should be able to have: * Increased understanding of UNFPA’s work across the region and globally; * Hands-on experience in managing corporate social media channels; * Project management skills; * Work experience as a team member in a multicultural organization; * Insights and knowledge collected from testing and learning of digital contents throughout the duration of the assignment * Increased knowledge of sexual and reproductive healthand rights gender-based violence young people and population and development. Stipends And Insurance The successful candidate for this internship will be provided with a monthly stipend amount to be determined based on the stipend rates published yearly by the UNDP. UNFPAwill reimburse the intern for flight cost for assumingthe internship in Thailand (if traveling from outside Thailand) for the most direct most economical flightfrom and to the incumbent’s country of residence not exceeding USD 1000. No other remuneration of any kind will be made to the intern by the office in connection with an internship agreement. Interns are responsible for securing adequate medical insurance for the duration of their internship. Disclaimer UNFPA does not charge any application processing training interviewing testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Fraudulent notices letters or offers may be submitted to the UNFPA fraud hotline http://www.unfpa.org/help/hotline.cfm


Job Description Background Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse any kind of harassment including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Forerunner- Enabling Markets Work for the SDGs Bangladesh has a growing young population around 64% of its population aged below 35. However despite their large numbers many young people in Bangladesh face challenges in acquiring the necessary skills to secure employment. The education system in Bangladesh is often criticized for its lack of quality and relevance to the job market's needs. Many young people struggle to find employment due to a mismatch between the skills they have acquired through their education and the skills required by employers. However the government of Bangladesh has recognized the importance of addressing youth unemployment and has implemented several programs and initiatives aimed at improving access to education vocational training and job opportunities for young people. For example the government has established a national skills development policy to improve the quality and relevance of vocational training programs and has also launched several employment generation schemes to create job opportunities for young people. Private sector organizations increasingly recognize the importance of addressing climate and environmental issues not only for the planet's sake but also for their long-term sustainability and success. UNDP Bangladesh's ongoing engagement with major Private sector organizations (MNC and local conglomerate) including different business associations paved the path for work jointly towards achieving SDGs—specifically youth and women skilling employment and entrepreneurship circular economy and achieving climate promise. This initiation plan (IP) will contribute to attaining future-proof skills for the youth ensuring job placement and support entrepreneurship. This IP will produce new project and program document on skills entrepreneurship and employment by the private sector organizations. Duties And Responsibilities Under the overall guidance of the National Project Manager Forerunner Project the incumbent will be responsible to manage monitor and support in the process for the technology delivery of the 3 National-scale platforms for Forerunner project:1) National Assessment Portal2) Learning Management System & 3) Job Placement & Recommendation Engine and also the marketplace platform named Future bazar. The Incumbent Will Be Responsible For The Following Tasks * Technology Platform Feature Planning * Support in gathering user requirements from program managers/ System Leaders and create user stories and acceptance criteria for work to be completed by development team/partner with the approval from Technology Lead. * Support in consolidating and prioritizing requirements and problem statements * Collect user and internal stakeholder inputs for producing recommendations for technology platform roadmap. * Support in developing Terms of Reference for the products with full description. * Technology Platform Designing * Support in establishing user journeys wireframes UI/UX designs (User interface and user experience) and develop prototypes. * Coordinate and conduct market research to refine product strategy based on user/stakeholder feedback. * Define & present technical requirements for product development. * Technology Platform Development * Support in vendor selection process for platform development. Define co-ordinate and implement sprint and release cycles. * Support in creating testing and launching new/revised features. * Collaborate closely with the program managers development team and Technology Lead on day-to-day bugs features and priorities. * Prepare the requirements for API integrations of external systems with technology platforms and support in performing successful integrations. * Technology Platform Monitoring * Create and monitor usage metrics create reports and draw insights. * Ensure escalation point to issues bugs etc. and address stakeholder feedback. Institutional Arrangement The ‘IT Assistant’ position will be project-based and directly report to National Project Manager Forerunner. 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 constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty is flexible Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation able to deliver calmly in face of adversity confident Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences aware of unconscious bias confront discrimination Cross-Functional & Technical competencies 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. Ability to manage communications internally and externally through media social media and other appropriate channels Business Direction and Strategy Business Acumen Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. Knowledge and understanding of the operational frameworks in the organization and ability to make good judgments and quick decisions within such frameworks. Business Development Knowledge Generation Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge relevant for content or responsive to a stated need Information Management & Technology IT Security Management Knowledge of Cyber Security technologies processes techniques and tools. Apply practical innovations to solve cybersecurity problems. Capability to keep UNDP systems and data safe. Information Management & Technology IT Continuity & Disaster Recovery Ability to advise on IT continuity and disaster recovery. Digital & Innovation Data analysis Ability to extract analyze and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making Administration & Operations Documents and records management Overall document (hard or electronic) management; registry and retention policy including storing and archiving Education Required Skills and Experience * Minimum Secondary School Certificate is required * University degree (Bachelor’s degree) in engineering Computer Science Information Technology or equivalent from any reputed university. will be given due consideration but is not a requirement. Experience * Minimum 4 years (with Secondary School Certificate) or 1 year (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in the field level IT. Required Skill * Experience in product management is an asset. * Experience in managing development teams is an asset. * Relevant industry experience (for example technology service SaaS marketplace or financial industry) is an asset. * Experience with UX/UI/ Design is an asset. * Experience in working with culturally diverse stakeholders / partners / teams is an asset. * Understanding of Frontend Backend Databases IT Security Virtualization Cloud Architecture IT Platform Hosting IT Networking. * Tech Delivery Management- Ensure product technical delivery. * Technology product/application scope Documentation. * Agile Project Management/Scrum Management with technology delivery team/partner. * Experience in service design user research and presentation is an asset. Desired Skill * Working with development organization or donor agency is desirable. Language * Excellent knowledge of English and Bangla both written and verbal. 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