POSITION TITLE: Host National Capture Consultant LOCATION: Senegal Burkina Faso Mali Mauritania and/or Niger DEPARTMENT: Human Rights Education and Empowerment (HREE) REPORTS TO: Technical Lead DURATION: April 1 – August 30 LEVEL OF EFFORT: Up to approximately 15 days based on country(ies) of focus Opportunity Summary Winrock International (WI) is seeking one or more capture consultant(s) for a proposal in response to a USAID-funded Regional Counter-Trafficking in Persons activity in the Sahel region. The overarching goal of the program is to strengthen the ability of the Sahel region to reduce human trafficking in persons. The program will build on efforts and current activities on safe migration and counter-trafficking by all stakeholders in the Sahel region including governments NGOs and the private sector and will work to achieve the following objectives: * Strengthen bilateral and multilateral country strategies and actions to promote rights-based migration and counter-trafficking in persons efforts * Reduce vulnerability of at-risk populations to all forms of trafficking in persons and * Expand and improve service providers' and governments' ability to identify and assist trafficked persons. Position Summary Winrock International (WI) is seeking one or more capture consultant(s) based on country-specific (Senegal Burkina Faso Mali Mauritania and/or Niger) or Sahel regional expertise for a proposal in response to a USAID-funded Regional Counter-Trafficking in Persons activity in the Sahel region. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide a list of key governmental and nongovernmental stakeholders working on a) preventing human trafficking b) protecting vulnerable populations c) prosecuting traffickers and d) promoting safe migration in one or more of the following countries: Senegal Burkina Faso Mali Mauritania and/or Niger. List should include agencies and organizations at the national regional and local levels and should define stakeholders' roles and responsibilities. * Help set up calls/meetings with key government agencies potential partners and other stakeholders. Represent Winrock on those meetings/calls as needed. Send follow-up thank you emails after meetings. * Provide translation support as needed. * Provide input on current human trafficking efforts in Senegal Burkina Faso Mali Mauritania and/or Niger as well as key learnings from previous donor-funded initiatives. * Provide input on possible partnerships and make introductions on behalf of Winrock. * Provide inputs and recommendations on geographic focus. * Follow up with stakeholders to secure letters of commitment/support; support partnering process as needed. * Participate in the proposal team's technical design sessions as needed. * Collect key policy documents and other resources requested (preferably in English). * Provide costing and operational information as requested. * Provide recommendations to improve the project's strategy particularly focusing on feasibility realism of the local context write-up adherence to country-specific strategies and priorities innovations and potential for impact. * Support additional follow up tasks as assigned. KEY DELIVERABLES: * List of key governmental nongovernmental stakeholders working on human trafficking and safe migration in Senegal Burkina Faso Mali Mauritania and/or Niger national regional and local levels with stakeholders' roles and responsibilities clearly defined. Calls and meetings scheduled. Thank you emails sent. * Written notes from meeting responses to proposal team questions and other technical inputs (sent on a weekly basis or more frequently) based on discussions with country-specific stakeholders. * Writeup on recommendations to improve the project's strategy; written comments on the proposal's technical draft as requested. * Writeup on recommendations on possible partnerships and geographic focus for a winning proposal. * Copies of policies and data requested. * Letters of support collected from partners as instructed by Winrock staff. * Completed spreadsheet with cost estimates for procurement of items in Senegal Burkina Faso Mali Mauritania and/or Niger QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates will have understanding of the counter-trafficking issues/ human rights and relationships with key stakeholders in their assigned countries working in counter trafficking. She/He/They will be a self-starter well organized a strong communicator in French and English. EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree required in international development management social science human rights education economic development law public policy or other related field of study. Certification training or experience in safe migration gender issues organizational development or policy analysis would be an asset. WORK EXPERIENCE: * Expert knowledge and understanding of issues related to human trafficking in Senegal Burkina Faso Mali Mauritania and/or Niger. * Experience working with stakeholders that target vulnerable populations including migrant workers and providing direct assistance to survivors of trafficking highly preferred. * Demonstrated knowledge in social inclusion and gender issues. * Experience in developing partnerships with the private sector in the context of international development preferred. SKILLS: * Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills creative problem solving conflict and ethical management skills. * Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and French * Demonstrated drafting and report writing skills. * Computer literate in word processing spreadsheet and presentation software (Microsoft). 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


Organizational Setting The position is located at the FAO Representation in Georgia under the European Neighbourhood Programme for Agriculture and Rural Development (ENPARD) IV programme. The main aim of the FAO country offices which are headed by the FAO Representative is to assist governments to develop policies programmes and projects to achieve food security and to reduce hunger and malnutrition to help develop the agricultural fisheries and forestry sectors and to use their environmental and natural resources in a sustainable manner. Reporting Lines The incumbent will work under the overall responsibility and supervision of the FAO Representative for Georgia direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and the technical guidance of the Senior International Consultant in Agribusiness & Value chain and in close collaboration with the other members of the project team and the staff the in the FAO Representation HQ and REU Technical Focus Sustainable agribusiness value chain and food systems development with a focus on food safety and monitoring and Tasks And Responsibilities Provide technical support to the implementation of the ENPARD IV project: * Assist the senior international consultant in leading the technical team for the successful implementation of the matching grant component under Outcome 2 of the program * Under the supervision of the Senior international consultant initiate and lead the evaluation of support programs from the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Agriculture (“MEPA”). * Analyse data technical and policy issues strategies and programmes to support the project in terms of development competitiveness inclusiveness and improved impacts on food safety for agribusinesses food systems and value chain development. * Liaise with the extension team to ensure a proper coordination between the teams for the effective delivery of the support packages to FBOs and primary producers. Monitor the organisation of required technical training sessions for applicants * Lead the monitoring and evaluation team to ensure adequate data collection and analysis throughout the implementation of the project including the existing tools (Zoho) or other proposed tools for data collection and project monitoring in the frame of the Logical framework of the project. * Lead the reporting of the project towards donors * Develop evaluation tools to understand the level of implementation of project indicators or the extent of the impact of the project in final beneficiaries. * Manage handle and administer the project repository * Any other ad hoc request CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements * University degree in agri-business business administration economics agricultural economics food industries international development studies or a related field * At least 2 years of relevant experience (for category C) in agribusiness food systems and/or value chain development: * Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of French Spanish Arabic Chinese or Russian. For PSA working knowledge of English. FAO Core Competencies * Results Focus * Teamwork * Communication * Building Effective Relationships * Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills * Work experience in more than one location or area of work particularly in field positions is desirable * Extent and relevance of experience in agribusiness food systems and/or value chain development * Ability to plan and organize own work deliver results and meet deadlines * Ability to write clear and concise technical documents * Ability to perform well in cross-disciplinary teams * Excellent oral and written communication skills Call For Expressions Of Interest - Vacancy Announcement Job Posting 24/Aug/2023 Closure Date 14/Sep/2023 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit FEGEO - FAO Representation in Georgia Job Type Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition Consultant Grade Level N/A Primary Location Georgia-Tbilisi Duration 60 days WAE within 3 months (probation period) with option of extension up to 11 months Post Number N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device * FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture. * Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply; * Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAO's values * FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination * All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks * All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality


Job Description Background Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse any kind of harassment including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. The Knowledge Project is a joint initiative between UNDP’s RegionalBureau for Arab States and the Mohammedbin Rashid Al MaktoumKnowledge Foundation (MBRF) established in 2008 and aimed at producing high-quality knowledge products and promoting knowledge sharing and dialogue. It builds on three Arab Knowledge Reports the Arab Knowledge Index the knowledge4all portal and mobile application the Arab Reading Index the Future of Knowledge Report series and the Global Knowledge Index (GKI). Moreover the project has recently launched a three-year initiative to develop the skills of citizens in the Arab States region which will be piloted in eight Arab countries providing 5500 training licenses during the first year of its roll-out. In 2023 the Knowledge Project plans to produce the GKI 2023 establish a skills development programme enhance its knowledge4all portal and mobile application introduce its pilot Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy and implement an outreach and dissemination strategy to increase its impact of the project outputs. * The GKI offers a comprehensive roadmap of factors that drive knowledge competitiveness focusing on six key sectors as the foundation of a knowledge society. These sectors encompass education at all levels research development innovation information and communications technology and the economy all supported by an enabling environment. * Regional Skills Initiative: Having contracted a MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) provider in 2022 to enhance its skills development offer this year the project plans to design and implement the regional skilling initiative to prepare citizens to effectively enter the job market. The skilling initiative aims to provideaccessible and qualitytraining to individuals particularly youth and women to develop the skills neededto secure qualityemployment opportunities. The initiative will focus on key areas such as soft entrepreneurial and technical skills development. By developing these skills individuals can enhance their employabilityproductivity and income-generating potential contributing to poverty reduction and economic growth. The skillinginitiative aligns with the project'soverall mission of promoting knowledge societies and policiesas transformative approaches to achieving sustainable development in the Arab Statesregion and beyond. * The knowledge4all portal and mobile app serve as digital reference hubs for researchers professionals academics stakeholders and the general public. They offer Arabic and English resources on various knowledge domains including reports indices publications and events. The platform also includes tools in development such as data visualization an AI tool and a GKI simulation tool. * The AI policy tool that the Knowledge Project plans to introduce in 2023 will provide policymakers and stakeholders suggested policy recommendations to promote knowledge-based societies. As a pilot the AI policy tool will only cover topicsrelated to education. It will also provide information on best practices and case studies from around the world to help policymakers make informed decisions and avoid potential pitfalls. Accordingly UNDP’s RegionalBureau for Arab States is seeking the services of a Web Editor to support in managing the knowledge4all portal and mobileapplication developing writtencontent for both platforms and optimizing the quality and quantity of website traffic. Duties And Responsibilities SCOPE OF WORK The Web Editor will work as part of the KnowledgeProject team and will assume the followingtasks and responsibilities: * Content creation management and quality control: * Draft review edit proofread and produce engaging written and visual content for the knowledge4all portal and mobileapplication ensuring it aligns with the project’sand UNDP’s goals and missions.This includes briefson relevant newsinformation on upcomingevents summaries of reports descriptions of new initiatives among others. * Propose interactive and engaging contentideas and functionalities for the portal and mobile application to make them dynamic and to increase traffic. * Collect contentto be added to the portal and mobile application including publications and events. * Regularly review and update web content to ensure it's accurate up-to-date and meets UNDP's high- quality standards. * Manage and mitigaterisk by ensuring all contentis compliant with legal standards and guidelines. * Facilitate the translation of content to different languages as required to cater to a diverseaudience. * Monitor and respond to user feedbackto improve contentquality and user experience. * Content strategy: * Develop a comprehensive content strategythat is consistent with the KnowledgeProject’s brand identity including style and tone of communications. * Analyse audienceengagement with contentand make necessarychanges to strategyaccordingly. * Web traffic optimization: * Implement SEO best practices to drive organictraffic to the website and improve searchengine rankings. * Analyse website traffic data and user engagement metrics to understand user behaviour and preferences utilizing this data to optimize contentand enhance user experience. * Test website performance identify issues and work with the technical counterpart to implement fixes and improvements. * Training support and collaboration: * Provide necessary training and support to other staff members for content creation and editing. * Stay up-to-date with latest industry trends and technologies and share knowledge with the team. * Work collaboratively with other team members to create and publish new content and align contentstrategy considering users’needs and preferences as well as communications and marketing goals. * Handle coordination and close follow ups with developing companiesand keep relevant project staff informed on the progressand changes made in both the knowledge4all portal and mobile application. * Participatein team meetings and provideregular updates on content performance and new initiatives. * Share insights from content performance and user feedback with the team and integrate their feedback into content development and optimization. * Reporting: * Collect and analyze website traffic data regularlyand identify trends and insights on user behavior demographics interests and other factors that could be used to enhance the portal’s performance. * Prepare regular reports on web performance user engagement and content effectiveness. * Propose and implement enhancements based on findings from these reports. * Set up an effective web analytics tools in order to track website traffic. Institutional Arrangement The Web Editor will be working under the general guidance of the Chief Technical Adviser/Project Manager and under the direct supervision of the Project Research and Communications Specialist. Competencies Core Achieve Results LEVEL 1: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes balances speed and accuracy in doing work Think Innovatively LEVEL 1: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Go outside comfort zone learn from others and support their learning Adapt With Agility LEVEL 1: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations involve others in change process Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously Engage And Partner LEVEL 1: Is facilitator/integrator bring people together build/maintain coalitions/partnerships Enable Diversity And Inclusion LEVEL 1: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences considers in decision making Cross-Functional & Technical competencies Thematic Area Name Definition Business Management Communication Ability to communicate in a clear concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience. Business 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. Communications Web and social media analytics Ability to analyse and interpret data and statistics to measure web and social media performance. 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. Communications Multimedia writing/editing Ability to create and/or edit written content for multimedia. Prosperity Inclusive Growth Future of work automation and technology Prosperity Inclusive Growth Job/ Employment /Decent work promotion Required Skills And Experience Min. Education requirements Secondary education is required OR A university degree in journalism communications marketing digital marketing web development international affairs or related fields. Min. Years Of Relevant Work Experience A minimum of 7 years (with high school diploma) or (4) years (with university degree) of relevant experience in editorial planning writing and editing preferably for websites and preferably in the development field. Required Skills * Familiarity and experience using web analytics tools to track * website’s traffic. * Experience using SEO tools. * Knowledge of web content management systems. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section * Previous work in the development field * Expertise in the fields of education research and development innovation ICT * and/or economy. * Extensive experience working in the Arab States region. * Proven experience in UN agencies. Required Language(s) Written and spoken proficiency in Arabic and English French is a plus. Nationalities National of the UAE or other nationalities with valid work permit and valid residency in the UAE Professional Certificates Any certificates related to SEO tools or web analytics tools are considered valuable asset. Disclaimer Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders) Under US immigration law acceptance of a staff position with UNDP an international organization may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment. 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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 UNICEF Laos is seeking a Long - Term Agreement (LTA) Individual Consultancy for Engagement of Professional filmmakers to produce short films capturing stories of change through the story of protagonist(s) from the field and share with stakeholders at national and global level and to use as an advocacy tool. The duration of this assignment will be a period of 36 months starting as soon as possible. Summary Of Key Functions/accountabilities * Create videos with length varying from 30 seconds to 5 minutes based on advocacy priorities and planned delivery (i..e web videos reels event videos human interest etc.) * Propose visual structure and capture change narratives through protagonist(s) stories. * Attend pre-production briefings research and planning meetings. * Conduct field filming in various locations including interviews with stakeholders. * Write and obtain approval for English and Lao scripts. * Shoot broadcast quality footage. * Adhere to UNICEF branding guidelines. * Regularly update project coordinator on progress and challenges. * Provide professional English or other language voice overs. * Advise on and procure rights to music as needed. * Collect relevant sound effects. * Review existing films or materials on the topic. * Edit the film into an engaging high-quality product including graphics and subtitles as needed. * Present the film to UNICEF and incorporate feedback. * Submit final products in English and/or Lao. * Coordinate with UNICEF Programme Officers on film requirements. * May involve travel to remote areas and work during weekends. To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… * Bachelor’s degree in Arts Sciences Commerce or a technical diploma in filmmaking videography editing or script writing. * Five years of experience in producing high-quality films demonstrating creativity storytelling script writing and shooting techniques that align with international standards. * Strong background in ideation conceptualization script writing and knowledge of latest film editing software. * Proven experience in creating films for the social development sector. * Proficiency with the latest technology in filmmaking and multimedia production. * Knowledge of additional national languages is a plus. * Experience in creating films about with and for children including interviewing and filming them. Proficiency in designing for digital platforms. * Strong practical background in graphic design including expertise in software such as Adobe Design Premium-package and web design. * Experience in delivering high-profile filmmaking projects both nationally and internationally and contributing to national and international media outlets. * Experience in covering media/press events and shooting B-roll footage is beneficial. * Ability to produce high-quality written content for different platforms and in various styles. * Ability to conceptualize full-content packages for various platforms effectively telling a story and creating a design concept that links the content. * Prior experience in the development sector is advantageous. Must have industry knowledge including an in-depth understanding of Lao and regional market trends (social media digital culturally appropriate trends) and familiarity with UNICEF's model and fundraising/lead generation techniques. * Ability to partner with UNICEF to work towards common goals enhancing brand value and trust through creative solutions. Assessment Criteria The selection of consultants for the LTA will be based on technical evaluation and financial offers in the ratio of 80:20. The criteria for technical evaluation are detailed in the attached TOR.: TOR for LTA - Filmmakers-VA.pdf Submission Of Applications Applications to be submitted through the online portal should contain four separate attachments: i A Cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and explaining how the qualifications and skillset of the candidate (to be uploaded online) ii Curriculum Vitae (CV) (to be uploaded online) iii Portfolio with at least three work samples (to be uploaded online) iv A financial proposal indicating professional fee as per the above template. Please do not forget to specify your name in the file while saving. (To be uploaded under other supporting documents). Important Note: Please do not indicate financials anywhere else in the online application form please mark n/a or 00 under the fee related questions in the online application form. Without all the above 4 documents your application will be considered incomplete and invalid and will not be considered further. * Any attempt to unduly influence UNICEF’s selection process will lead to automatic disqualification of the applicant. * Joint applications of two or more individuals are not accepted. 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 committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates irrespective of gender nationality religious and ethnic backgrounds including persons living with disabilities to apply to become a part of the organization. “This position has been assessed as an elevated risk role for Child Safeguarding purposes as it is either: a role with direct contact with children works directly with child is a safeguarding response role or has been assessed as an elevated risk role for child safeguarding. Additional vetting and assessment for elevated risk roles in child safeguarding (potentially including additional criminal background checks) applies”. Remarks Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.


Introduction: World Bank Do you want to build a career that is truly worthwhile? The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide we work with public and private sector partners investing in groundbreaking projects and using data research and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information visit www.worldbank.org. Western and Central Africa (AFW) Region We need the best and brightest talent focused on Sub-Saharan African countries in order to harness the potential and innovation happening across the continent. Africa is a continent on the move with a young population and a growing market of nearly 1.2bn people. We are committed to making the Africa regional teams leading innovation hubs. Yet these vast opportunities are tempered by persistent gaps in education health and skills which have Africa only reaching forty percent of its estimated human capital potential. Moreover conflict food insecurity population growth and the disruptive forces of climate change threaten to curtail or even reverse the progress that has been made over the past decades. In West and Central Africa the World Bank is a leading partner with a growing portfolio of 350 projects totaling more than $38 billion in areas such as agriculture trade and transport energy education health water and sanitation – all to support job creation gender equality poverty reduction and better lives. Across the continent the World Bank’s program has nearly doubled over the last 10 years. By 2030 about 87% of the world’s extreme poor are projected to live in Sub-Saharan Africa so this is where our mission to end extreme poverty and to promote shared prosperity will be achieved. Are you ready to make an impact? We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our innovative and diverse team to improve people’s lives and help countries build back better after COVID. https://www.worldbank.org/en/region/afr/western-and-central-africa The Macroeconomics Trade and Investment Global Practice The Macroeconomics Trade and Investment (MTI) Global Practice leads the World Bank Group’s dialogue and engagement with clients on macroeconomics fiscal policy trade competition and investment. MTI links the macroeconomic dialogue with programs focused on expanding the role of the private sector in economic development. For more information: https://www.worldbank.org/en/about/unit/mti-gp UNIT CONTEXT EAWM2 is responsible for MTI work on a set of countries in West and Central Africa including Sierra Leone Ghana Liberia Nigeria Cameroon Central African Republic Republic of Congo Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. This includes lending activities in the form of Development Policy Operations advisory and analytical services such as Public Finance Reviews Country Economic Memoranda annual Economic Updates and Country Climate and Development Reports; broader macro-economic monitoring and reporting and country engagement including Country Policy and Institutional Assessments Debt Sustainability Analyses implementation of the Sustainable Development Policy Financing framework; and inputs on macro-economic issues to the Bank’s work in these countries. The unit is led by a Practice manager and comprises three lead economists a team of headquarters- and country-based economists as well as administrative staff and consultants. Roles & Responsibilities The Research Analyst will work as an Extended Term Consultant (ETC) and will be an integral part of the MTI team working on CEMAC countries (Cameroon Central African Republic Republic of Congo Equatorial Guinea and Gabon) which currently comprises a Lead Economist five Economists based in Washington four economists based in the CEMAC countries and consultants. Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities of the Research Analyst include the following: * Providing research and analytic support to all activities of the MTI CEMAC team which include Country Economic Memoranda Public Finance Reviews annual Economic Updates Debt Sustainability Analyses regional reports focusing on the CEMAC countries as well as Development Policy Operations. This will include data collection management visualization and analysis as well as the drafting of sections of reports. * Develop and maintain economic databases covering the CEMAC countries. * Support corporate exercises including the annual Country Policy and Institutional Assessment the Policy and Performance Actions exercise under the Sustainable Development Financing Program and other monitoring and reporting tasks. * Contribute to other tasks of the CEMAC team and the wider EAWM2 team. Required Competencies * Minimum of a Master’s degree in economics with a strong focus on macroeconomics. A PhD would be an asset. * Strong analytical skills in macroeconomic and fiscal management and ability to conduct policy-relevant research. * Experience in econometrics economic modeling database management data visualization and proficiency in statistical software packages such as STATA R or Python. * Expertise in data science network analysis remote sensing data or machine learning would be a plus. * Ability to find innovative ways to identify organize analyze and visualize economic data. * Ability to work flexibly on a range of assignments and adjust to a variety of evolving tasks to meet often tight deadlines. * Proficiency in English and French is required and Spanish is a plus. * A high degree of self-motivation positive attitude and drive. * Strong commitment to teamwork and knowledge sharing with a willingness and ability to be part of a highly collaborative team. For information about WBG Core Competencies please visit: https://bit.ly/2kbIA7O. Poverty has no borders. Neither does excellence. This is why we continually search for qualified individuals with a diverse set of backgrounds from around the globe. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce and do not discriminate based on gender gender identity religion race ethnicity sexual orientation or disability


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 UNDP Strategic Plan embraces the complexity of development and commits the organization to helping countries find faster more durable solutions to achieve Agenda 2030. Important development trends like urbanization climate change and rising inequalities pose significant challenges on our path to achieve the 2030 agenda of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP has begun incubating a number of strategic initiatives aimed at ensuring UNDP is ‘fit for purpose’ to deliver a new generation of solutions in line with the challenges the world faces. One such key strategic initiatives is the UNDP Accelerator Lab Network which operates as part of UNDP’s sustainable development offering. Position Purpose You are excited about starting designing and managing activities direct engagement with local communities and collaboration across global networks. You are driven by learning new things figuring out how they work and translating them across sectors. You tell stories of emergent solutions and you gravitate to solving global development challenges. You have a natural inclination to interdisciplinary cross cultural mindset and cross sectoral experience with the cosmopolitan attraction for diversity. You are driven by a strong sense of purpose and commitment to make change happen and a keen eye to identify emerging opportunities and ‘at the edge’ trends. You are open to discovery and exploration capable of articulating insights and ideas through visual thinking open to serendipity and discovery yet are pragmatic and constructive working with public sector authorities. You are comfortable with ambiguity capable of zooming out for context and zooming in for content and execution- sharp in pursuit of objectives fast at adapting and changing course when needed. You have superb competencies in program and portfolio management are at ease with decision-making processes and dynamics of different models of governance. You are curious a natural strategic thinker and a talented do-er. You understand systems the good the bad and the ugly and are capable of working within bureaucracies to make change leverage technology to extend enhance and multiply exploration discovery and execution. You are digitally savvy you hack tools and you are keen to be a part of a large global organization exhibiting United Nations values. Within The First 6-8 Months Of The Lab Fully Functioning Each Member Of The Core Team Will Take The Lead On One Of The Following Functions The Accelerator Labs will be comprised of a core team with niche capabilities that focus on exploration experimentation and grassroots innovation. * Coordination * Training * Communications The Core team of the Accelerator lab will have capabilities in: * Experimentation (instituting rapid learning about emerging challenges through design and running of a portfolio of experiments that is coherent with the type of challenges that are part of UNDP’s strategic plan and * Mapping Solutions: ethnographic methods and immersion in community dynamics identification of and work with lead users and implications of bottom up solutions for the policy design. * Exploration: The exploration function focuses on discovery and sense making of emerging trends implications for systemic impacts and risks and their potential for accelerating progress toward SDGs. Its work feeds into the portfolio of experiments ensuring its coherence with the emerging risks and opportunities and connects local dynamics and solutions into the broader national and international ecosystem of potential funders partners and allies thereby increasing the chances for acceleration. While critical for the functioning of the Accelerator Lab the exploration function will also service the Country Office as determined and agreed with the UNDP senior management. Duties And Responsibilities * Horizon scanning and intelligence for the Accelerator Lab * Identify visualize and communicate emerging development trends data technologies and issues with a particular focus on the edges and “below the radar screen” events opportunities and players and systemically map their impacts on economy environment society and livelihoods of the poorest; * Identify new sources of evidence and insights analyze and visualize patterns in unstructured sources of data present new insights in accessible and comprehensive ways to enable sense making and analysis; * Proactively explore and identify the new methods/approaches and frontier knowledge to tackle development challenges collaborate with the Experimentation lead to turn these into learning options for addressing specific policy issues in the country; * Provide technical guidance for horizon scanning foresight and data analysis for colleagues and partners; * Contribute to the formulation of the Accelerator Lab service lines to the UNDP Country Programme based on findings from horizon scanning systems’ mapping and local knowledge. * Tapping into new data sources * Set up partnerships with private sector companies including mobile network operators among others to gain access to anonymized data sets that can be used for sustainable development; * Demonstrate through exploratory tests the utility of new data sources for UNDP’s development work; * Create partnerships for analyses of real time and other data to better inform decisions and policies; * Design and deliver workshops tools or platforms that tap into the collective intelligence of communities and mobilize action; * Proactively manage risks with using data and technology including those related to ethics and privacy; * Transform unstructured data sets into insights for UNDP and partners. * Working out loud * Share findings from the exploration on future trends new methodologies/approaches potential partnership and others within UNDP and with partners; * Proactively use blog posts and social media to share insights attract partners and help position Accelerator Lab at the forefront of the exploration of new trends; * Liaise with UNDP’s global Accelerator Lab network and share learnings and insights from the country-specific experience; * Jointly with the CO support lab partners to develop an emerging pipeline of new initiatives support other activities related to the design and operation of the Lab. * Organizational learning and interface with the core business of UNDP * Set up tools and partnerships to transform information into actionable intelligence; * Design and deliver horizon scanning trainings for partners and UNDP help embed horizon scanning and attention to the ‘edge’ activities in the CO and with the partners; * Work together with your Accelerator Lab colleagues and experts to codify and advance the Accelerator Lab practice and exploration in particular; * Organize and implement knowledge sharing and network events; * Lead other activities related to the design and operations of the Accelerator Lab; * Design and deliver engaging and meaningful methods for reflection on learning from explorations. Institutional Arrangement The Head of Exploration will report directly to the Resident Representative. Competencies Core competencies * Achieve Results: LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes balances speed and accuracy in doing work. * Think Innovatively: LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking. * Learn Continuously: LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone learn from others and support their learning. * Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations involve others in change process. * Act with Determination: LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously. * Engage and Partner: LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator bring people together build and/or /maintain coalitions/partnership. * Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences considers in decision making. Functional/Technical competencies Business Direction and Strategy * System Thinking: Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Business Development * Knowledge Generation: Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge relevant for context or responsive to a stated need. Digital and Innovation: Story Telling * Ability to empathize with people's perceptions motivations feelings and mental models and craft narratives to build an emotive argument for change accordingly. * Ability to present data insights or information in compelling ways to mobilize resources talent or action. * Ability to choose media and channels that is fit for purpose to reach specific target audiences. Digital and Innovation * Data Analysis: Ability to extract analyze and visualize data (including Real-Time Data) to form meaningful insights and aid effective decision making. Digital and Innovation: Collective Intelligence Design * Ability to design lead or manage processes that help a collective to become smarter together by bringing together diverse groups of people data and technology. * Ability to define and articulate why and how collective intelligence can add value to development programming (understanding problems; finding solutions; decision making and mobilizing action; monitoring progress in real time learning and adapting). * Being able to integrate different types of data (real-time ‘ground-truth’ and novel data) to unlock fresh insights. Understand guidelines and principles around data privacy ethics and protection. * Increase diversity of inputs - and look beyond the 'usual suspects' ability to navigate and manage a variety of actors appreciate the diversity in perspectives opinions expertise. * Ability to facilitate platforms or sessions where people can contribute by providing their views and ideas independently and freely. * Being people-centered: ensure people understand and can determine how their data is used. Feed back inputs and insights to empower people don’t extract data. Education Required Skills and Experience * Master’s degree in Social Sciences Data Science Statistics Physics Computer Science Business Intelligence or related field. * A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field in combination with additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience * Minimum 2 years (with master's degree) or 4 years (with bachelor's degree) of professional experience in development programming or policy; social innovation; partnership building; engagement (public and private sector) and/or resource mobilization; * Demonstrated capacity in horizon scanning; * Demonstrated capacity in data analysis and visualization. Desired Additional Skills * Proven professional knowledge and experience in social innovation approaches such as Systems Thinking Ethnography Crowdsourcing Collective Intelligence Design Citizen Science Positive Deviance Social Network Analysis Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning; * Professional experience in partnership building and engagement (public and private sector); * Demonstrated capacity to use open data mobile data geospatial data drone & satellite data citizen data for informing policy making strategic planning or programme design; * Proven professional knowledge and experience in at least one of the following: Future thinking and Foresight Design Research and Systems Mapping; * Key awareness of key global and regional trends; * Demonstrated access to networks of edge innovators. Language * Proficiency in written and spoken English. 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The Mid-Level Professionals Programme (MLPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented and highly qualified mid-level professionals who wish to start and/or advance their careers as International Civil Servants at UNESCO. While recruitment is open to candidates from all UNESCO’s Member States priority consideration at equal competence will be given to candidates from non- and under-represented Member States and to internal candidates. The positions open for the MLPP 2023 are listed below: * MLPP 2023_Liaison Officer (Asia & the Pacific) - Paris France * MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Water Quality) - Paris France * MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) - Rabat Morocco * MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) - Yaounde Cameroon * MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) - Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo * MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) - New Delhi India * MLPP 2023_Programme Specialist (Education) - Dakar Senegal For more details about each post please follow the link to Apply. Application Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 31 OCTOBER 2023 Find out more available vacancies on our careers.unesco.org!


WHO WE ARE The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) a highly prestigious reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization operating in more than 120 countries and territories bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies building pathways to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger. At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFP's values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP visit our website: UN World Food Programme (WFP) and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter. WHY JOIN US * WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate * WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment * WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities * A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe * We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section) ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT WFP is setting up a Global Business Service Centre in Budapest that will accommodate the new Global Payment Solution (GPS) shared services facility of the Corporate Finance Division. The GPS aims to consolidate WFP’s accounts payable function in Budapest to alleviate the workload of Country Offices in conducting routine tasks and allow them to focus on core mission activities. GPS is expected to deliver improved efficiency enhanced data quality & controls as well as better service delivery. View the Video for more about the WFP Global Payment Solutions Centre: Vacancy Announcement.mp4 (sharepoint.com) JOB PURPOSE WFP has multiple positions for Finance Assistants for the Global Payments Solutions Centre in Budapest Hungary. Finance Assistants provide support in the areas of (1) General Accounting (2) Accounts Payable and (3) Quality Assurance (The area of Quality Assurance focuses on reviews of transaction processing ensuring compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as well as conducting detective control analysis and verification procedures.). Under the general supervision of the Finance Officer the Finance Assistant are responsible to support effective delivery of finance services to facilitate transparent and efficient utilization of financial resources. Comprehensive induction and training are offered ensuring that valuable work experience is gained to enhance your career development. Initially these positions require office-based work for the induction and training phase followed by a transition to a hybrid working model. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all inclusive) 1. Process a wide range of financial transactions using the Case Management Platform: conduct a thorough review of pertinent documentation to ensure its completeness validity and compliance with the current rules and regulations in place. 2. Process financial transactions in the corporate financial management system used for transaction processing and record-keeping based on case requests or scheduled activities. 3. Process various payable documents in the corporate system ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions. 4. Review offset receivables and confirm the net liability: verify the calculated amounts to ensure financial accuracy. 5. Verify the accuracy of cases and transactions ensuring alignment with internal controls (such as eligibility policy compliance and duplicate checking) and promptly report any discrepancies or inaccuracies to supervisors. Take necessary steps to follow up on corrective actions. 6. Provide feedback to requesting offices on the status of cases and other standard questions. Escalate inquiries requiring more extensive analysis. 7. Maintain the Case Management Platform updated and close completed cases to reflect accurate status. 8. Perform other assigned tasks as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS Education: Completion of secondary education (high school diploma). A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable. Experience: * A completed university degree from an accredited institution in finance project management business studies or equivalent qualifications will be counted towards four (4) years of work experience requirement and one year of relevant professional experience or A minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in finance and/or in a service center * A strong focus on accuracy and consistency while processing large volume of transactions. * Working knowledge of ERP systems and preferably SAP Software is desirable. * Working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite of Products (MS Word MS Excel and MS PowerPoint). * Ability to work effectively with others in a multicultural multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and inclusion. * Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive communication and information. * Has experience collecting and monitoring financial data on projects and programmes assessing financial health and status and reporting findings to senior leaders. Languages: * Fluency in both oral and written communication in English language (Level C) and in the duty station’s language. * Knowledge of a second UN language is desirable (a second official UN language: Arabic Chinese French Russian Spanish and/or Portuguese). TERMS AND CONDITIONS The selected candidates will be employed on a fixed-term contract initially for two years with a probationary period of one year. WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package in line with ICSC standards (http://icsc.un.org) including a competitive Salary is exempted from paying national income taxes in Hungary on United Nations emoluments and the UN Salary Scale worldwide Salaries and Allowances (UN) and a salary calculator SalCalcInt (undp.org) for simulation. Please check SalCalcLocal (undp.org) for simulation. WFP also offers: * A hybrid working environment with some remote working options. * Holidays and leave including 30 days of annual leaves per year for fixed-term positions. * Parental leave * Dependency allowance * United Nations sponsored medical insurance plan. * Pension plan * Access to professional development and learning programs online learning and learning path * Access to staff well-being support * Access to career development support


Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) D Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA4 Target Start Date 2023-09-01 Job Posting End Date September 13 2023 Terms of Reference Following the August 2017 refugee influx Rohingya refugees fled Myanmar seeking safety and protection in Bangladesh. The population including the pre-existing refugee population living in Bangladesh combined with new arrivals currently stands at 861545 as of September 2020. The majority are reliant on humanitarian assistance including for shelter food healthcare clean water and sanitation. UNHCR Office in Bangladesh mobilized efforts to assist the Government in identifying the needs and protection concerns of the refugees. UNHCR coordinates and promotes the implementation of its mandate within the model of the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework with the Government civil society and other relevant international and national stakeholders to provide protection and assistance to the hundreds of thousands of women men boys and girls sought protection in Bangladesh and live under very compelling human and protection conditions. The 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 incumbent works directly with communities of concern to identify the risks they face and to leverage their capacities to protect themselves their families and communities. S/he 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 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. * Purpose and Scope of Assignment (Concise and detailed description of activities tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken including expected travel if applicable) * Through relationships with Refugees and networks of partners stay abreast of political social economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice and support to the protection team. Understand the perspectives capacities needs and resources of refugees 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. * 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 organizational and livelihood concerns as well as supporting the protection of those at risk of serious concerns including child protection and gender-based violence. * Assist in working with host communities to involve national civil society groups in improving the protection of refugees. * Assist in the analysis that identifies the capacities of communities of concern and risks they face. * Conduct participatory assessments and ongoing consultation with refugees. * Supports 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. * 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. * Monitoring and Progress Controls (Clear description of measurable outputs milestones key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring) The Community-Based Protection Assistant is contracted to serve as a focal point for the management technical support and capacity building of over 140 community groups comprising over 4000 community volunteers in 30 camps. The responsibilities of the Protection Assistant include: * Supporting the Community Groups pillar team in the planning coordination and implementation of the annual training needs assessment for community groups volunteers as well as for relevant partner staff. * Supporting the community groups pillar in the development and rollout of training of trainer (ToT) learning modules for CBP partners who implement the community groups activities. * Monitoring the rollout of ToT modules for all community groups volunteers across all partner camps of operation * Providing in-person monitoring mentorship and technical support of community groups field activities including planning meetings development of discussion and awareness modules project implementation and impact assessment in the field. * Providing dedicated mentorship and support to women and girls volunteers promoting greater women’s engagement in community groups activities. In addition the Community-Based Protection Assistant is expected to provide support to the CBP unit with the Female Preacher’s programme. The Community-Based Protection Assistant will hold regular meetings with the female religious groups on streamlining protection identifying main community concerns and utilizing religious communities to deliver the main protection messages among the community. * Qualifications and Experience (List the required education work experience expertise and competencies of the individual contractor. The listed education and experience should correspond with the level at which the contract is offered.) * Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education) Bachelor or equivalent or higher in International Development Cultural Studies Human Rights International Social Work Social Science Political Science Anthropology International Law or other clearly related disciplines. * Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language * Work Experience (List number of years and area of required work experience. Clearly distinguish between required experience and experience which could be an asset.) Job experience: relevant to the function: 1 years Desired: UNHCR learning programmes (PLP) CBP LP Facilitation of Trainings * Key Competencies (Technical knowledge skills managerial competencies or other personal competencies relevant to the performance of the assignment. Clearly distinguish between required and desired competencies) Fluency in Rohingya/ Chittagonian language Functional Skills * IT-MS Office Applications * IT-Computer Literacy PR-Community-based Protection PR-Community-based Protection - Principles and methodologies CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners Government & Community Standard Job Description Community-Based Protection Assistant Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The 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 incumbent works directly with communities of concern to identify the risks they face and to leverage their capacities to protect themselves their families and communities. S/he 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 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 - 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. - 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 working with host communities to involve national civil society groups in improving the protection of PoC. - Assist in the analysis that identifies the capacities of communities of concern and risks they face. - Support participatory assessments and ongoing consultation with PoC. - 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. - 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 G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 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-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) *IT-Computer Literacy 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 CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners Government & Community IT-Computer Literacy IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) PR-Community-based Protection - Principles and methodologies UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules Regulations and Procedures Education Certifications Development Studies - Other HCR Learning Program - UNHCR Human Rights - Other International Law - Other Political Science - Other Social Sciences - Other Work Experience Other Information This position doesn't require a functional clearance


Primary Location Belgium-Brussels NATO Body NATO International Staff (NATO IS) Schedule Full-time Application Deadline 17-Sep-2023 11:59:00 PM Salary (Pay Basis) 6211.72 Grade NATO Grade G15-G17 * Pending budget approval* * SUMMARY The Defence Policy and Planning (DPP) Division has the lead role on the defence-related aspects of NATO’s fundamental security tasks at the political-military level. Within the DPP the Defence Capabilities Section supports the political-military work on the Alliance’s military adaptation in particular through the implementation of the deterrence and defence concept and the warfighting concept. It deals with a wide range of policy issues related to Alliance’s deterrence and defence posture and its related initiatives capabilities and structures including the NATO Command Structure and the NATO Force Model. The section also contributes to the development of policy solutions to possible shortfalls and challenges to Alliance’s readiness responsiveness and reinforcement; multinational approaches to forces development; and specific topical problems that arise. It supports the Defence Policy and Planning Committee (DPPC) by preparing the appropriate policy through relevant and timely political-military advice. Under the supervision of the Head Defence Capabilities the incumbent will assist in the further development of the Alliance's deterrence and defence initiatives. The post holder will assist in developing political-military advice and on the further adaptation of the Alliance’s defence structures concepts and procedures. The incumbent will work in a Division which considers diversity and inclusion as essential to the way it works. At DPP Diversity and Inclusion is considered to be as important as our programme of work and the number of staff who support it. DPP is a workplace which values each staff member for their contributions perspectives and potential. At DPP staff members feel equally involved in and supported in all areas of the workplace. * QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential The incumbent must: * possess a university degree or an equivalent level of qualification from an institute of recognised standing or equivalent qualification; * have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working for an international organisation or a national administration with a focus on defence policy and its implementation; * have the capacity for independent conceptual analysis of issues affecting the Alliance’s deterrence and defence initiatives; * be conversant with the organisation preparation command and employment of national military forces including their interaction and relationship with Alliance structures; * be conversant with NATO policy issues including the organisation basic procedures and processes on defence policy and planning issues major deterrence and defence initiatives; * have the ability to communicate clear logical persuasive and use succinct arguments in oral and especially written form; * be familiar with various software packages in particular the Microsoft Office suite or similar; * possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other; * be flexible to travel (10%) and work outside normal business hours when requested. DESIRABLE The following would be considered an advantage: * a Master’s degree in a relevant field; * work experiencein a NATO context; * relevant military policy expertise on plans development and preparation of forces for deterrence and defence activities at national or international level; * experience using collaborative tools i.e. SharePoint. * MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Policy Development Support the development of general policy documents. Prepare study or implement North Atlantic Council (NAC) decisions on deterrence and defence. Assist in developing and co-ordinating defence policy  including deployability sustainability training verification interoperability and command and control. Expertise Development Develop expertise on possible defence capability shortcomings and remedies. Keep well informed on current developments and emerging trends related to own area of competence. Stakeholder Management Develop and maintain a network of contacts within NATO including other parts of the International Staff NATO Military Authorities and national delegations. As well outside the Alliance with other international organisations think tanks and experts in the security environment in order to monitor and analyse current affairs and key policy issues. Co-ordinate closely with colleagues in DPP and other Divisions to ensure policy developments are aligned with other NATO activities. Knowledge Management Develop reports and studies on wider security issues and on their interaction with defence policy and programmes. Prepare reports briefing materials press statements and other material for defence ministerial meetings. Draft presentations related to own area of competence to be used by the Assistant Secretary General (ASG) Defence Policy and Planning (DPP) or other senior NATO officials. Report on developments in own area of responsibility and recommend application to the work of the Section. Information Management Determine priorities identify urgent matters and organise and address tasks and requirements accordingly. Channel information to key players in NATO and influence strategy and opinions. Assist appropriate NATO committees in the development and preparation of documents dealing with the conceptual development of the Alliance’s defence policy and the implementation of such policy. Perform any other related duty as assigned. * INTERRELATIONSHIPS The incumbent reports to the Head Defence Capabilities Section and coordinates closely across NATO HQ with the International Staff the NATO Military Authorities and Allied officials as well as with counterparts in other international organisations. S/he maintains close working relationships throughout DPP and works effectively with other NATO divisions in particular with those related to outreach cooperation and capacity building and the IMS to ensure shared situational awareness effective staff-level coordination and stakeholder management. Direct reports: N/a Indirect report: N/a * COMPETENCIES The incumbent will demonstrate: * Analytical Thinking: Sees multiple relationships; * Clarity and Accuracy: Checks own work; * Conceptual Thinking: Applies learned concepts; * Customer Service Orientation: Takes personal responsibility for correcting problems; * Impact and Influence: Takes multiple actions to persuade; * Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation; * Organisational Awareness: Understands organizational climate and culture; * Teamwork: Expresses positive attitudes and expectations of team or team members. 6. CONTRACT Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to three years during which the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite duration contract. Contract clause applicable: In accordance with the contract policy this is a post in which turnover is desirable for political reasons in order to be able to accommodate the Organisation's need to carry out its tasks as mandated by the Nations in a changing environment for example by maintaining the flexibility necessary to shape the Organisation's skills profile and to ensure appropriate international diversity. The maximum period of service foreseen in this post is 6 years. The successful applicant will be offered a 3-year definite duration contract which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years. However according to the procedure described in the contract policy the incumbent may apply for conversion to an indefinite contract during the period of renewal and no later than one year before the end of contract. If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States a 3-year definite duration contract will be offered which may be renewed for a further period of up to 3 years subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. The maximum period of service in the post as a seconded staff member is six years. Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Régulations. NOTE: Irrespective of previous qualifications and experience candidates for twin-graded posts will be appointed at the lower grade. Advancement to the higher grade is not automatic and will not normally take place during the first three years of service in the post. Under specific circumstances serving staff members may be appointed directly to the higher grade and a period of three years might be reduced by up to twenty four months for external candidates. These circumstances are described in the IS directive on twin-graded posts. * USEFUL INFORMATION REGARDING APPLICATION AND RECRUITMENT PROCESS Please note that we can only accept applications from nationals of NATO member countries. Applications must be submitted using e-recruitment system as applicable: * For NATO civilian staff members only: please apply via the internal recruitment portal ( link ); * For all other applications: www.nato.int/recruitment Before you apply to any position we encourage you to click here and watch our video providing 6 tips to prepare you for your application and recruitment process. Do you have questions on the application process in the system and not sure how to proceed? Click here for a video containing the information you need to successfully submit your application on time. More information about the recruitment process and conditions of employment can be found at our website (http://www.nato.int/cps/en/natolive/recruit-hq-e.htm) Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance (provided by the national Authorities of the selected candidate) approval of the candidate’s medical file by the NATO Medical Adviser verification of your study(ies) and work experience and the successful completion of the accreditation and notification process by the relevant authorities. NATO will not accept any phase of the recruitment and selection prepared in whole or in part by means of generative artificial-intelligence (AI) tools including and without limitation to chatbots such as Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer (Chat GPT) or other language generating tools. NATO reserves the right to screen applications to identify the use of such tools. All applications prepared in whole or in part by means of such generative or creative AI applications may be rejected without further consideration at NATO’s sole discretion and NATO reserves the right to take further steps in such cases as appropriate. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION NATO is committed to diversity and inclusion and strives to provide equal access to employment advancement and retention independent of gender age nationality ethnic origin religion or belief cultural background sexual orientation and disability. NATO welcomes applications of nationals from all member Nations and strongly encourages women to apply. Building Integrity is a key element of NATO’s core tasks. As an employer NATO values commitment to the principles of integrity transparency and accountability in accordance with international norms and practices established for the defence and related security sector. Selected candidates are expected to be role models of integrity and to promote good governance through ongoing efforts in their work. Due to the broad interest in NATO and the large number of potential candidates telephone or e-mail enquiries cannot be dealt with. Applicants who are not successful in this competition may be offered an appointment to another post of a similar nature albeit at the same or a lower grade provided they meet the necessary requirements. The nature of this position may require the staff member at times to be called upon to travel for work and/or to work outside normal office hours. The organization offers several work-life policies including Teleworking and Flexible Working arrangements (Flexitime) subject to business requirements. Please note that the International Staff at NATO Headquarters in Brussels Belgium is a non-smoking environment. For information about the NATO Single Salary Scale (Grading Allowances etc.) please visit our website . 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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 Research To learn more about this exciting opportunity please see this link Consultant foresight TOR _ext.pdf 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 To ensure that effective WHO country presence is established to implement WHO country cooperation strategies that are aligned with Member State's health and development agendas and harmonized with the United Nations country team. Description Of Duties The incumbent will perform the following duties: Administration * Provide a full range of secretarial services ensuring that deadlines are met and correspondence and queries are responded to in a timely manner. Type and edit technical reports documents and presentations in accordance with WHO style draft general correspondence on own initiative or upon instructions. Initiate and process different transactions in GSM including procurement of goods and services. Follows up with concerned parties the receipt of deliverables and finalization of payments; * Receive screen and process incoming correspondence and requests obtain and attach background information and forward to the staff concerned; draw their attention to specific issues/problems as necessary. * Make necessary arrangements for field visits and duty travel of team members consultants and visiting missions follow up on ticket and hotel reservations security clearances and process travel requests in GSM. * Assist in organizing meetings workshops and training activities by typing documents and presentations sending letters to participants photocopying and preparing files; follow up with logistics units regarding arrangements. Provide secretarial support during meetings. * In close coordination with the Administration/Finance unit process all requests related to programme activities such as procurement of goods and services DFC APWs fellowships consultants etc. obtain necessary approvals and initiate action in GSM. Follow up with concerned parties the completion of deliverables and payments. FINANCE * Administer the E-Imprest system. Ensure proper compliance with financial procedures systems and internal controls according to Global Management System (GSM) instructions and WHO rules. Select and enter data from variety of documents ensure accuracy in calculations and attach necessary supporting invoices or receipts of payments and payment authorizations. Prepare financial tables special reports and other ad-hoc reports. * Initiate verify and process financial transactions and payments for WRO office pertaining to staff and non-staff costs purchase orders local purchases Imprest DFC's GES etc based on authorizations received. Monitor Imprest GL's ensuring accuracy of financial data adequacy of supporting documents and maintenance of proper accounting records. Reconcile country office cash books and justify any difference in reconciliation; prepare cash counts to reconcile with the cashbooks on a monthly basis. * Using GSM monitor aspects of the implementation of programme activities according to the approved country workplan. Follow up on the transfer of program funds and initiate award budgeting in GSM. Monitor awards expiry dates alert responsible staff and initiate action for expenditure batches. Review and follow up on encumbrances and unapplied receivable balances process and monitor revisions of amounts vis-a-vis award distribution by SO/OWER. * Replace and assist other colleagues in the team and perform other related financial and administrative duties as required. Achievement Activities Include: * Prompt and effective disbursement/reporting of funds related to direct implementation disbursements. * Timely and accurate processing of requests from programmes and related GSM actions. * Ensure efficient filling and documentation of communication workflow. Required Qualifications Education Essential: Completion of secondary education supplemented by secretarial/administrative and/or financial/accounting training Desirable: University degree in business administration finance accounting commerce social sciences or related field is an asset Experience Essential: At least 5 years progressive experience in secretarial/financial/administrative work Desirable: Related experience in the UN system Skills * Good knowledge of pertinent WHO procedures and established rules.- Good drafting skills.- Good analytical skills.- Basic knowledge of accounting/financial principles. - Sound organization skills. - Stress and time management skills. WHO Competencies Communication Producing results Teamwork Knowing and managing yourself Ensuring the effective use of resources Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of Dari. Expert knowledge of Pashto. Desirable REMUNERATION WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at USD 23641 (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 post is subject to local recruitment and will be filled by persons recruited in the local commuting area of the duty station. * 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. Click this link for detailed guidance on completing job applications: Instructions for candidates Grade G5 Contractual Arrangement Fixed-term appointment Contract Duration (Years Months Days) One year Job Posting Aug 29 2023 2:56:56 PM Closing Date Sep 13 2023 3:29:00 AM Primary Location Afghanistan-Mazar-I-Sharif Organization EM_AFG WHO Representative's Office Afghanistan Schedule Full-time IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that the deadline for receipt of applications indicated above reflects your personal device's system settings.