Job Description UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse any kind of harassment including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. UNDP has been working in India since 1951 in almost all areas of human development. Together with the Government of India and development partners we have worked towards eradicating poverty reducing inequalities strengthening local governance enhancing community resilience protecting the environment supporting policy initiatives and institutional reforms and accelerating sustainable development for all. With projects and programmes in every state and union territory in India UNDP works with national and subnational government and diverse development actors to deliver people-centric results particularly for the most vulnerable and marginalized communities. As the integrator for collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the UN system we are committed to supporting the Government of India’s national development vision and priorities and accelerating the achievement of the SDGs for the people and the planet. Our New Country Programme (2023-2027) Builds On Our Prior Work And Aims To Provide An Integrated Approach To Development Solutions In Three Strategic Portfolios * Strong accountable and evidence-led institutions for accelerated achievement of the SDGs * Enhanced economic opportunities and social protection to reduce inequality with a focus on the marginalized * Climate-smart solutions sustainable ecosystems and resilient development for reduced vulnerability South-South cooperation gender equality and social inclusion are promoted across the pillars. The programme is supported by a framework of renewed partnerships and blended finance solutions strategic innovation and accelerator labs and data and digital architecture. You are invited to join a team of future-smart development professionals to support India in achieving the national and globally agreed goals. As part of the UNDP team your focus will be to work with diverse stakeholders to find country-specific solutions that lead to sustainable development and reach those furthest behind first. Office/Unit/Project Description More than half of all livelihoods in India is primarily dependent on agriculture. A massive 54.6% of the total workforce is engaged in agricultural and allied sector activities and 57% of the rural households are directly dependent on agriculture for their livelihoods. However the agricultural sector is facing various challenges like small landholding declining productivity rising input costs declining farm income the adverse impact of climate change and decline in the percentage share of workers engaged in the agriculture sector. Agricultural production shocks have huge social and financial repercussions impacting rural income levels Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and poverty rates. The Government of India’s flagship schemes Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana(PMFBY) and KCC/MISS have become important tools to strengthen the resilience of Indian farmers. The schemes ensure maximum benefits for the farmers by providing financial risk protection against natural calamities and catastrophic events including pests climate uncertainties and environmental shocks. Apart from providing comprehensive risk coverage for the entire crop cycle PMFBY also enables direct claim transfer into farmers’ accounts through e-remittance. Additionally to address agrarian distress Kisan Credit Card/ Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) was introduced by the Government of India to provide cheap and hassle-free credit for millions of farmers and to ensure continued investment into agriculture to bring in mechanization modernize agriculture practices and eventually enhance productivity. UNDP’s Country Programme Document (2023-2027) intended outcome 2 states that “By 2027 people will benefit from and contribute to sustainable and inclusive growth through higher productivity competitiveness and diversification in economic activities that create decent work livelihoods and income particularly for youth and women”. UNDP leverages its expertise in systems strengthening to support the Ministry of Agriculture through setting up of Central Program Management Unit (CPMU)for the implementation of PMFBY and KCC to improve institutional and programme responsiveness increase coverage and better access among marginalized and excluded farm households offering innovative measures and support mechanisms for Agri-value chain financing risk management and reduced crop loss for the rural population in India. The PMU will also focus on providing Capacity Building and Training support to participating state-level government departments involved in PMFBY and KCC and advancing the scheme among new states for improved uptake. Scope of work Main Purpose The Agri-Economics Analyst- Technical Support Unit will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the National Programme Director-TSU. S/He will ensure engagement of all direct stakeholders and delivery of project objectives in coordination with the Joint Secretary & CEO DoA & FW MoA & FW when needed. Duties And Responsibilities * Should be able to understand broad macro-economic environment of the country and rural economy provide inputs for agri policymaking in consonance to prevailing economic scenario; * Should have deep understanding of monetary policy fiscal policy GDP international economy rural economy and be able to give inputs in the light of the same for the benefit of agriculture economics of the country; * Should be able to understand impact of market forces like demand and supply its impact on prices of the agriculture produce of the country; * To review current crop patterns of different agri clusters of the country and provide inputs for diversification of the crops to manage supply and prices of certain agri produces; * Provide inputs for designing of location specific Crop Specific financing solutions; * Conduct research on agriculture economic issues affecting agri finance and credit schemes; * Work closely with Senior Agri Finance & R&D Specialist to design and develop new products and schemes; * Provide support in analysis of major service delivery aspects of the Scheme; * Perform any other tasks consistent with the level of the post and/ or assigned by the NPD - TSU. Institutional Arrangements Direct Reporting To: Agri Finance and R&D Specialist Overall Reporting To: National Programme Director Reportees to this position (if applicable): N.A Competencies Core Competencies * Achieve Result: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work pays attention to details delivers quality work by deadline; * Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks is pragmatic problem solver makes improvements; * Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious shares knowledge learns from mistakes asks for feedback; * Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty is flexible; * Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation able to deliver calmly in face of adversity confident; * Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others forms positive relationships; * Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences aware of unconscious bias confront discrimination. Cross-Functional & Technical competencies General (across The Functions) * Event planning and execution * Ability to plan manage and execute of public and private events to ensure that they support and amplify individual communications and advocacy initiatives as well as UNDP's overall brand and mandate. Partnership Management * Emerging partnerships * Ability to engage with emerging partners develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new strategic partnerships. Finance * Financial reporting and analysis * Understands changes in regulatory legal and ethical frameworks and standards for financial reporting in the public sector. Ability to extract evaluate financial data derive relevant findings and present them in a meaningful and coherent manner to facilitate effective decision making and performance monitoring; * Understands the benefits of integrated reporting including non-financial resources such as human social and intellectual capital and environmental and governance performance. * Technology and data in Finance * Ability to understand developments opportunities and challenges in technology relating to public finance. * Commercial understanding within the public sector * Understands the role importance and accounting practices for commercial activities; * Understands income generation options and related risk and reward; * Understands the importance of commercial suppliers to the public sector and evaluating their financial resilience; * Is adept with private sector accounts and their use within commercial offshoots and subsidiaries; * Possesses influence and negotiation skills and can facilitate and engage with ‘productive competitive dialogue’; * Understands the procurement cycle and the scope and features of good contract management. Business Acumen * Ability to understand and deal with a business situation in a manner that is likely to lead to a good outcome. System Thinking * Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall processor system and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system. Requirements Minimum education requirements: * Bachelor’s OR Masters’ Degree with specialization in Agricultural Economics or Agronomy or closely related field will be given due consideration. Minimum Years Of Relevant Work Experience * Minimum 2 (Bachelor’ Degree) or 0 years (Master’s Degree) of demonstrable experience related to Agricultural Economics in national/international projects; * Additional years professional relevant experience in national/ international projects; * Relevant Experience at the national level working with Governments and private entities in the insurance sector; * Have working experience with any of financial industry regulator of the country i.e. RBI SEBI NABARD etc; * Relevant Experience at the national level working with Governments and private entities in the banking/finance sector; * Research in the field of economics in any reputed institution or recognized university. Required Skills * Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards; * Promotes the vision mission and strategic goals of the organization; * Broad based knowledge current rural insurance and finance; * Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and requirements of the post with excellence; * Possesses the capacity for strategic planning result – based management and reporting. Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section: * Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards; * Promotes the vision mission and strategic goals of the organization. Language * Excellent oral and writing skills in English and Hindi. Disclaimer Applicant Information About UNDP Rosters Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. 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Position Summary POSITION TITLE : IT and Data Management Assistant USAID's Esho Shikhi Activity LOCATION : Dhaka based DEPARTMENT : Human Rights Education and Empowerment REPORTS TO : GIS and MIS Specialist and closely work with WI IT Specialist NUMBER OF POSITION : One TENTATIVE START DATE : 01 October 2023 one year contract (renewable) POSITION SUMMARY: Winrock International is inviting applications for the position of IT and Data Management Assistant for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded Esho Shikhi (Come and Learn) Activity in Bangladesh. The overall objective of Esho Shikhi is to improve Bangla reading skills of Grade 1 and Grade 2 students to develop them as independent readers. Esho Shikhi works to increase learning opportunities improve quality education and build the capacity of communities to support education and respond to disasters. The IT and Data Management Support Assistant reports to the GIS and MIS Specialist and s/he will be involved with tasks related to the Esho Shikhi project's district and Upazila-level IT and data and database management-related support. The primary concern of the position holder is to keep the activity's information updated provide day-to-day support to users on IT-related issues and concerns and troubleshoot problems in the system. Needs to organize secure and ensure quality of Esho Shikhi MIS database GIS MIS platform participant payment system (bKash) and provide support to the MERLA unit as required. The incumbent will oversee all IT and MIS-related project tasks while also maintaining organized records and documentation in adherence with the policies and procedures of Winrock International and USAID. Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: IT Support * Manage computer systems network infrastructure and cloud storage operations. * Network Administration and Maintenance Monitor the network for security loopholes by analyzing security breaches and vulnerabilities for hacking viruses malware and other malicious code infections. * Troubleshoot network and computer software and hardware problems and performance issues; Set up and maintain Microsoft cloud services including OneDrive Share Point Outlook and MS Teams. * Installing reinstalling and configuring the operating system and application software in-house and remotely * Maintain a current asset list of all technical equipment and supplies and liaise with the operations team to submit the inventory report to Winrock as required. * Ensure the operation and service of desktops laptops scanners photocopiers printers Wi-Fi routers etc. * Conduct ICT training for the project teams on ICT digital tools emerging technologies and in House-developed applications. * Providing training to Winrock Bangladesh end users to develop their skills as advanced users of Office 365 network services and the Internet. Database Support * Provide support to manage the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning (MEL) databases to prepare reports and dashboards including visualizations; Support the development of locally appropriate tablet usage guidelines for government staff teacher coaches and other users as applicable. * Provide support to install Tangerine and make the tablets ready for digital classroom observation and regular data pulling from the system for senior management. * Contribute to the design and piloting of digital monitoring tools and the refining of tools in ODK Kobo Toolbox and Power Bi. * Use data to support decision-making to project learnings successes and challenges during bi-annual meetings with government officials and relevant school communities at the local level. * Working closely with project partners and HQ staff the IT Officer will ensure the quality timeliness and uniformity of documents databases and communication materials on the common drive. * Provide necessary input for ensuring the stable operation of the project's database(s) and dashboards and conduct regular updates data cleaning and functionality tests. * Provide data from MIS and GIS systems to analyze the data and help the Esho Shikhi project team understand the meaning of the data and its effective use. * Assist in ensuring the security of data by implementing regular updates of software security and operation systems. * Provide training and support to the project staff and partners as needed in MIS data collection and dashboards. * Provide end-user support in the management of the participant's bKash payment system. REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education: * A minimum of a bachelor's degree in information technology computer science or a related field from a reputed university Work Experience: * A minimum of three years of experience in IT database management for international development organizations or reputed local organizations. * Experience in a US government-funded project is preferred. * Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite (MS Teams SharePoint OneDrive Kobo Toolbox ArcGIS Outlook etc.) Power BI and other relevant software. Knowledge and Skills: * Fluent in Bangla and English. * Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Power BI and relevant software. * Familiar with Kobo Toolbox ArcGIS for data collection and case studies. * Knowledge of database structure and SQL. * Knowledge of IT systems networks trouble shooting and databases. * Ability to work in cloud-hosted IT infrastructure. * Willingness to travel within Bangladesh. * Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and manage multiple competing priorities and activities. * Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams in a multicultural environment. Winrock is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and value diversity and inclusiveness. Winrock recruits employs trains promotes and compensates regardless of race color religion sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability medical condition family care status or any other basis protected by law. At Winrock we have a clear mission: Empower the disadvantaged increase economic opportunity and sustain natural resources through unwavering dedication to accountability equity innovation integrity and transformation. Winrock knows that its success comes from the hard work and steadfast dedication of its diverse workforce. Winrock remains committed to maintaining diversity inclusion and equity across the entire organization


Job Description Job Purpose and Organizational Context The United Nations Human Settlements Programme UN-Habitat is the agency for human settlements mandated by the United Nations General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable cities with the aim of providing adequate housing for all. It is the lead agency within the United Nations for the implementation of the New Urban Agenda. UN-Habitat supports Member States and development partners to transform cities into safer more resilient and healthier places with better opportunities working towards achieving inclusive safe resilient and sustainable cities and communities with a focus on addressing urban challenges and improving the quality of life for all people. UN-Habitat advocates for policies and practices that promote sustainable urbanization including the integration of social economic and environmental dimensions. It also helps build the capacity of governments local authorities and communities to plan manage and govern urban areas effectively including promoting participatory approaches and inclusive decision-making processes. In Ethiopia UN-Habitat works closely with the Ethiopian government and other stakeholders to support sustainable urban development in strategic and spatial development of regions and cities including through resilience and climate change adaptation. In the context of displacement UN-Habitat plays a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by displaced populations and supporting their sustainable reintegration into communities. It supports planning processes that consider the needs of displaced populations and promote inclusive urban development while advocating for the protection of land and property rights by supporting legal frameworks and policies that safeguard the rights of displaced individuals and communities. As well as providing technical assistance in resolving land and property disputes it seeks to provide up to date holistic documentation and analysis of the impact of crisis in cities synthesizing information and insight from existing sources and priority sectors supplemented by direct field research. The incumbent under this call is expected to join a team of professionals for a multi-agency joint project to pursue a nexus-based multi-dimensional and integrated approach to enable internally displaced communities in Somali and Oromia regions of Ethiopia to move towards recovery and resilience by employing durable solutions actions that enhance communities’ coping mechanisms against future shocks to anthropogenic disasters and natural hazards by rolling out a multi-pillar intervention that aims to take into consideration the diverse aspects of solutions-based programming among UN Habitat FAO and IOM. The general objective of the project is to employ durable solutions that enhance IDPs’ and host communities’ capacities to move towards recovery and resilience with a particular focus on the Fafan and Shebelle zones of the Somali Region and the East and West Hararghe zones of the Oromia Region. Along this UN Habitat’s responsibility focuses on strengthening and building capacity of institutions through area level spatial planning to ensure sustainable re-integration of displacement affected communities for improved access to HLP through legal and policy tools and planning instruments to respond to longer-term impacts of displacement affected communities (DACs). APPLICANTS SHOULD INDICATE PREFERRED REGION OF ASSIGNMENT (SOMALI OR OROMIA) Reporting relationship * The Senior Urban planner and project Lead will directly supervise the incumbent. * The incumbent is expected to provide weekly update reports and monthly narrative reports in format shared by the project manager. The reports must be shared with the programme support staff as necessary. * The incumbent will be part of a team of experts working on the project. He/she is expected to work individually and in a group collaboratively. * The incumbent is expected to work together with different government officers representatives of local administration local academic institutions civil society representatives of host and displacement affected communities. * The incumbent is expected to frequently travel to project sites outside Dire Dawa as needed. Scope of the work The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Senior Urban Planner and Project Lead who is under the project manager. He/she Will Be Responsible For The Following Duties * Undertake Community Planning components participate in site/neighborhood assessments support participatory planning processes with the local government host and displacement affected communities and different organizations to inform area-based multisectoral interventions. * Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to the team to carry out preparation and reporting of trainings events exchanges for synchronized and coordinated outputs. * Together with the senior urban planner and team leader follow up daily work progress against the work plan of the project assess results identify problem areas and take corrective steps to achieve program and project objectives. * Support monitoring of project implementation and report against milestones to project team members. * Undertake GIS mapping exercise of land use pattern basic services facilitate data collection for spatial planning and profiling of settlements. * Facilitate participatory enumeration to contribute to reducing land related conflicts. * Any other tasks requested by the Project and Programme Manager. Duties and Expected deliverables The Incumbent Will Have To Perform The Following Assignments Independently And In Collaboration With The Project Lead And Other Team Members * Within their assigned regions or responsibility the Junior Urban Planner will provide support in the daily management of all project activities ensuring that works are carried out in compliance to the agreed project deliverables and UN Habitat’s best practices for the full project life. * The Junior Urban Planner will assist with technical support to the project team local government and displacement affected communities in the areas of participatory planning exercise including settlement planning mapping spatial profiling with location of key functions for target project locations in Oromia and Somali regions. * Provide details on affected and host communities such as land tenure and ownership size and mix of communities quality of housing etc.. to prioritize project activities at project locations to develop short- and long-term programmes for upgrading housing improving security of tenure and proving support to the affected community in a way that considers the gender dimension and the peaceful co-existence of communities. * The Junior Urban Planner will support in mapping stakeholders assessment of displacement causes analyze institutional capacity and gaps in responding to the needs of displacement affected and host communities to inform decision making. * Follow up reports on community planning workshops with disaggregated data results and findings. * Conduct meetings with local government and hosting community on various topics including tenure arrangements land uses settlement planning etc… * Undertake settlement planning and spatial profiling exercise using UN habitat tools and GIS software * Follow up periodic progress reports against milestones based on monitoring of project activities. * Coordinate with consultants on research data collection participatory planning and capacity building trainings towards targeted results. Competency Professionalism: Ability to identify key strategic issues opportunities and risks. Ability to generate and communicate broad and compelling organizational direction. Ability to communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Demonstrated ability to provide innovative technical leadership by performing and/or overseeing the planning development and management of operation. Demonstrated ability to negotiate and apply good judgment Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly. Judgement/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary. Qualifications/Experience/Skills Education * BA/BSC degree in urban planning spatial planning or other relevant disciplines. Work Experience * Two (2) years of relevant experience in urban planning including community mapping GIS and participatory monitoring. * Training facilitation * Proven experience and knowledge in urban planning fields projects/ programme design and implementation with the UN or other international agencies is desirable. * Experience in crafting questionnaires undertaking interviews report writing making presentations and case study development. * Experience in working with the United Nations is an advantage. Experience in the humanitarian sector including field experience is an asset. * Proven experience and skills in arcGIS * Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision with a high degree of responsibility in a flexible manner and often under pressure. * Displays cultural gender religion and age sensitivity and adaptability. * Commitment to gender sensitivity. Have conception on social inclusion and pro-poor development works. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Excellent writing skills with analytical capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant findings for preparation of quality reports as well as media stories. * Capacity to coordinate and organize a team and to support project implementation. * Ability to conduct interviews surveys and other data collection techniques. * Ability to follow work plans and schedules. * Consultative and empowering working style and willingness to learn from others. * Willingness to travel as required. * Computer skills in ArcGIS Database Software Microsoft applications Language English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised fluency in oral and written English is required. Good knowledge (written/spoken) of the working language of the regions is desirable. Ability to communicate technical knowledge to non-expert audience is preferred. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. NOTE: All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations resolutions of the General Assembly the Staff Regulations and Rules administrative issuances and guidelines. No amendment addition deletion revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be closed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.


Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health education and nutrition with analytic rigor practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development too. We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity—of ideas identities perspectives and backgrounds—is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D. Opportunity: R4D is a growing organization with an expanding global footprint and reach. We are seeking a Senior Operations Officer to support three key areas of R4D Program Operations – (1) Travel Management (2) Country Operations and (3) Safety and Security. The Senior Operations Officer will codify and monitor the organization’s travel and safety protocols and support R4D in managing our non-US country office presence. This position is vital in establishing office start-up and close-out country registration and coordinating with key stakeholders across R4D. The Senior Operations Officer will report to the Senior Global Operations Director with a dotted line reporting relationship to the Chief Human Capital Officer for safety and security matters. The Senior Operations Officer will collaborate with R4D’s Crisis Management Team (CMLT) and other members of the R4D country leadership teams. The Senior Operations Officer will work with team members based in a variety of global time zones including but not limited to the East Coast of the United States and multiple countries in Africa and occasionally Asia. This position allows for a hybrid office/remote work environment and can be based in the US or any other of R4D's registered offices such as the UK Ethiopia Ghana Nigeria Kenya and Tanzania. Please note this opportunity is only for individuals who have current and indefinite work authorization in one of the countries listed above and do not require future work sponsorship. Responsibilities * Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Travel Management * Manage relationship with R4D travel agents and visa vendor including ensuring appropriate knowledge sharing managing unused ticket credits and troubleshooting as necessary * Advise R4D staff on rules and regulations for travel and act as the key point of contact for staff on travel-related questions and issues * Oversee Travel Policy compliance and maintenance * Support program teams with Group Travel SOP’s * Monitor travel database for emergencies and coordinate closely with the CMLT and HR in response to incidents * Develop and maintain a travel authorization system * Analyze and prepare reports on travel spending Country Operations * Ensure consistency across all country operations; work with country operations and finance officers to develop policies procedures and protocols that fit local context and conform to R4D global guidelines * Support country teams to develop and manage vendor relationships for each office (i.e. direct billing hotels driving services local travel agents) * As needed support the Executive Leadership Team in decision making related to establishing presence in new geographies. * Lead all country start up and close out activities including managing registration with local lawyers Safety and Security * Lead on emergency preparedness planning * Liaise with R4D’s CMLT (Crisis Management Leadership Team) on the safety and security for all R4D personnel and assets countrywide * Develop strategies to continuously improve and refine security management systems for effectiveness and efficiency considering evolving project needs team dynamics and project mission. * Collaborate with HR on staff safety and security training needs * Review and update the Security Management Plan (SMP) for each office on a quarterly basis and more frequently if changing security situation warrants * Ensure offices have adequate life safety measures and conform to the SMP * Develop Standard Operating Procedures including but not limited to access to R4D offices travel procedures communications and implementation of Minimum-Security Standards * Serve as a member of the CMLT * Develop and deliver training for all staff to ensure uptake of safety and travel policies and SOPs * Provide orientation and pre-deployment briefings directly or indirectly to all staff traveling into assigned area * Provide travel recommendations and restrictions to ensure staff receive personal risk mitigation advice specifically tailored to the individual their personal background their region of travel and their anticipated task. (Human Resources will lead on medical related travel matters with ISOS and directly with staff for privacy compliance – this role will liaise with HR as needed.) * Support project teams by advising on workplans and access to ensure project plans are aligned with SMP and SOPs as required * Support business development proposals with sound safety and security assessments and approaches * Keep abreast of conditions in R4D’s operating locations and update management of safety and security concerns affecting staff and travelers * Partner with HR to manage the contracting of safety and security vendors with support from procurement Qualifications * 7 years’ global operations experience with international development activities with increasing levels of responsibility preferred * Undergraduate degree in business and/or public administration management or a related field or master’s degree preferred * Experience developing corporate level policies and manuals related to travel and safety and security * Previous experience working with USAID FCDO UN agencies and Gates Foundation grants and contracts strongly preferred * Experience developing and delivering training programs * High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel PowerPoint and Word required * Willingness to travel internationally and domestically as needed * Enthusiastic about joining a diverse and inclusive work environment * Ability to work both independently and as part of a team * Motivated to learn grow contribute and produce high quality results Results for Development is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering and nurturing an energetic collaborative and diverse workforce. R4D provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.


Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. Do you have a proven track record of success in new business development for a large international agency? Do you have experience in the management of programmes in livelihoods food security gender justice economic justice humanitarian response and water and sanitation? Do you have an ability to design and coordinate winning bids and consortia partnerships? If the answer is yes then we would like to hear from you. The Role The purpose of the Business Development manager is to pre-position Oxfam towards emerging funding & partnership opportunities that are in line with our mandate and aspirations. The BDM will be required to develop and implement a strategic vision for business development across their country portfolio that aligns new funding opportunities (multi-stakeholder consortia commercial bids and negotiated contracts) and more traditional institutional partnerships with OGB’s geographic and thematic priorities. The BDM will play an important part in advancing OGB’s overall strategic position within their country portfolio in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA) by supporting the growth of programmes strategic partnerships and influence with partners and donors alike. The BDM will be able to work seamlessly within the architecture of the Oxfam confederation and its affiliates worldwide positioning OGB as the partner of choice for resource mobilisation and new business development in the MENA region. Critical to the success of our ‘One Oxfam’ approach will be establishing effective working relationships with the OI regional platform in MENA the OI Regional Business Development Manager and with counterparts at country level and in other affiliates What We Are Looking For We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment accountability and inclusion in all you do. An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have: * Proven track record of success in new business development for a large international agency * Prior experience in the design delivery or management of programmes in livelihoods food security gender justice economic justice humanitarian response and water and sanitation or hygiene; particularly in fragile contexts; and from a sustainable development perspective a sustainable development perspective * Significant amount of experience in resource mobilisation for a large international agency like Oxfam preferably at regional level * Ability to design and coordinate winning bids and consortia partnerships * Ability to influence facilitate processes and work with others without direct line management authority * High calibre of networking external representation and negotiation skills * High degree of discretion tact and sensitivity in dealing with internal and external clients and stakeholders at all levels * Ability to adapt and work within a multicultural multilingual and multidisciplinary environment * Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English with ability to analyse and synthesise complex issues * Prior experience and knowledge of working in MENA. * Excellent inter-personal skills and working as a part of a remotely based team. * Willingness and ability to travel in the MENA region. We offer: We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options generous pension scheme annual leave additional leave allowances company sick pay life assurance and a range of other benefits. From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses e-learning modules on-the job learning opportunities coaching and mentoring and much more. You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here. Flexfam We believe flexible working is key to building the Oxfam of the future so we’re open to talking through the type of flexible arrangements which might work for you. How To Apply As part of your online application please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile. Our values and commitment to safeguarding Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment exploitation and abuse lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children young people adults and beneficiaries with whom Oxfam GB engages. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. Oxfam GB also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme . In line with this Scheme we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures. We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organisation and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. About Us Oxfam is a global community who believe poverty isn’t inevitable. It’s an injustice that can be overcome. We are shop volunteers women’s right activists marathon runners aid workers coffee farmers street fundraisers goat herders policy experts campaigners water engineers and more. And we won’t stop until everyone can live life without poverty for good. 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Job Requisition Type Evergreen (Formerly known as talent pools in order to have a balanced number of ready-to-hire candidates who can be deployed at short notice to a vacancy that best matches their skills. Evergreens are primarily used to fill Temporary Appointments.) Call for applications - Economist Officer P3 Location: Various location Why should you join us? UNHCR the UN Refugee Agency takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world providing life-saving aid including shelter food and water to ensure their basic safety rights and dignity. With 18879 women and men working in 137 countries we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection community services public affairs health and more. Despite the challenges they can face our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact. How can you make a difference? The Economist will contribute to the Global Compact for Refugees (GCR) objectives 1 and 2- Ease the pressures on host countries and Enhance refugee self-reliance. Concretely the Economist will contribute to the indicators measuring the success of the Global Compact for Refugees and particularly the Proportion of refugees living below the national poverty line in the host country. Depending on where the Economist is based the reporting lines will differ. If the Economist is based in Headquarters it will map to the DRS Partnership Analytics Research and Knowledge (PARK) section. If the Economist is based in a country or regional office the Economist will report to either the Representative or Deputy Representative Programme or in some cases Senior Development Officer Head of Sub-Office or Senior Operations Officer. In all cases a dotted line will be to DRS PARK for technical functional clearance of candidates and for technical oversight of economics products. The Economist will work closely with Programme and Protection colleagues in addition to Senior Management in the operation as well as Bureaux and technical unit key external stakeholders and development agencies including the World Bank government agencies national statistical agencies and other operational partners. Key responsibilities and duties: Project Management * Lead the design and implementation of assessments and other data-driven products related to the socio-economic welfare of refugees forcibly displaced persons and host communities wherever possible through coordination with the National Bureau of Statistics and World Bank Country Economist in inclusion of forcibly displaced into National Poverty Assessment. * Successfully manage all partnerships and activities in the collection of comparable socio-economic (poverty) data on forcibly displaced * Contribute to defining and promoting a vision for the use of socio-economic data particularly in planning programming and advocacy at the country regional and headquarters levels. * Maintain a strong understanding of the state of literature on poverty analysis for forcibly displaced. Manage data collection activities as appropriate. This may take place at all stages of data collection (preparation survey design sampling onsite data collection oversight and supervision and quality assurance data analysis and report writing). * Conduct data analysis using econometric programs (R Stata). Data Collection and Analysis * Consolidate raw primary and secondary datasets into final datasets to be used for analysis as needed. This will involve creating and merging various sources of data and may require programming matching algorithms linking up with field staff for additional information and performing manual matching. * Clean all datasets and create all necessary indicators. Work with the research team to design a thorough plan for data analysis and carry out the coding to perform this analysis. Common analytical tasks include production of descriptive statistics and regression analysis for various outputs such as briefs presentations and academic papers. * For any field survey assist in programming the instrument and developing protocols to ensure high quality data. * Properly prepare and document relevant datasets for archiving on the UNHCR Microdata Library. * Lead the preparation of research papers including formatting and creating tables graphs and related analysis. * Engage with country operation partners and government as appropriate in the design and implementation of data collection and research projects. Coordination * Ensure good communication and coordination among members of the country team Governments researchers and partners serving as a link between these parties. * Lead drafting and writing of presentations analytical reports and research and policy briefs. * Participate in official missions and deliver capacity building and training activities for partners and governments. * Identify research opportunities and contribute to proposals for research partnerships and funding. * Reflect UNHCR's positions on policy advocacy and programming issues as they relate to the protection resilience and solutions of refugees with medium-term economic and social development programmes. * Represent UNHCR in negotiations and meetings relating to socio-economic profiling of forcibly displaced and wider partners research in country. * Represent UNHCR in technical capacity with external actors. Who are we looking for? Candidates with 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree. Requirements At least six (6) years of demonstrated experience in economics analysing data and conducting research. Familiarity with processes of the World Bank the African Development Bank or other international financial institutions bilateral development agencies or research institutions. Advantage Familiarity with displacement and development issues. Experience of working with the private sector. Experience working in applied development economics. Experience in poverty modelling. Experience leading primary data collection effort and data analysis. Experience of working with synergies between the humanitarian-development nexus. Demonstrated skills and experience with measuring welfare through socio-economic profiling. Demonstrated experience with analysis of large datasets. Demonstrated expertise in utilization of relevant statistical software (R Stata). Ability to work independently with limited supervision and deliver high quality products. Demonstrated ability to think creatively and to explore harness and translate innovative concepts into relevant practical approaches for programming policy and advocacy purposes. Demonstrated ability to think creatively and to explore harness and translate innovative concepts into relevant practical approaches for programming policy and advocacy purposes. For a more detailed description please review the job description: https://www.unhcr.org/63d9210b4 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION UNHCR’s workforce consists of many diverse nationalities cultures languages and opinions. We seek to sustain and strengthen this diversity and to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for our entire workforce. Joining us means living sharing and promoting these core values of inclusion diversity and gender equality. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race colour sex national origin age religion disability sexual orientation and gender identity.


Summary You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined. This position is located in the Washington DC Commuting Area in the USAID Annex 500 D Street SW Washington DC in the Bureau for Global Health Office of HIV/AIDS Priority Populations Integration and Rights Division at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Learn more about this agency Help Duties * Supervise professional and support staff up to the GS-15/FS-01. Direct staff to ensure technical coverage meets evolving programmatic and administrative needs provide technical supervision and performance management to achieve Branch goals. * Provide expert technical oversight of USAID?s key populations HIV/AIDS and human rights strategies/policies under PEPFAR and KP Branch management and supervision. Leverage PEPFAR interagency donors stakeholders to achieve PEPFAR goals. * Serve as an Agency-wide technical key populations programming expert collaborating closely with technical advisors across USG. Formulate policy and programming guidance. Provides technical assistance and direction on key populations programming. * Advise government officials opinion leaders technical audiences PEPFAR country teams and community groups in USAID countries on new developments and evidence-based interventions to reach key populations. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * United States Citizenship is required. * Relevant experience (see Qualifications below). * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. * You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period. * You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period. Qualifications ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Specialized Experience: GS-15: In addition to the Selective Placement Factor you MUST have one year of specialized experience is required that is equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position include: (a) serving as a supervisor for key populations and HIV/AIDS programming in developing countries; (b) implementing managing and providing strategic direction and guidance for key populations and HIV/AIDS programming under USG-supported programming in developing countries; (c) developing policies strategies and plans for key populations and HIV/AIDS programming for global scale-up and liaising with relevant donors; (d) managing staff and implementing partners focused on key populations and HIV/AIDS programming focused on client-centered approaches and HIV outcomes. This position includes a Selective Placement Factor (skill knowledge ability or other worker characteristic basic to - and essential for - satisfactory performance of the job). Selective Placements Factors are a prerequisite to appointment and represent minimum requirements for a position. Applicants who do not meet it are ineligible for further consideration. NOTE: Experience must be documented in your resume. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR for this position is: Do you possess supervisory and technical work experience implementing key populations and human rights and HIV/AIDS programming in low- to middle-income countries with a focus on client-centered approaches and HIV outcomes? Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience relevant to the duties of the position to be filled including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge skills and abilities which clearly exceed the minimum requirements of the position. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position including any medical qualifications suitability and minimum education and experience requirements meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned to the Silver Category or higher Category; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. In the absence of selective and quality ranking factors selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement therefore transcripts are not required. Additional information USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the District of Columbia we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide playing an active and critical role in the promotion of U.S. foreign policy interests. When crisis strikes when rights are repressed when hunger disease and poverty rob people of opportunity USAID acts on behalf of the American people to help expand the reach of prosperity and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. USAID employees and contractors must commit to maintaining a workplace free of sexual misconduct including harassment exploitation and abuse and adhere to USAID's Counter-Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip. For more information about USAID visit http://www.usaid.gov. These are Testing Designated Positions (TDP's) under the Agency's approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required. Moving and relocation expenses are not authorized. Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies: https://hru.gov/Studio_Recruitment/tools/Mythbuster_on_Federal_Hiring_Policies.pdf. EEO Policy: EEO Policy Statement. Veterans' Information: Veterans Information. Telework: https://www.telework.gov/. Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAID is committed to equal employment opportunity; therefore reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Division in the Office of Civil Rights at reasonableaccommodations@usaid.gov. Reasonable accommodation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more about the Reasonable Accommodation Division please visit our website at: https://www.usaid.gov/careers/reasonableaccommodations.It is the Government's policy not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. USAID will use information about an individual's employment experience only to determine their qualifications and assess their relative level of knowledge skills and abilities. Although an individual's conduct may be relevant in any employment decision including behavior during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination. Read more * Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Bureau for Global Health 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20523 US


Results for Development (R4D) is a leading non-profit global development partner. We collaborate with change agents around the world — government officials civil society leaders and social innovators — to create strong systems that support healthy educated people. We help our partners move from knowing their goal to knowing how to reach it. We combine global expertise in health education and nutrition with analytic rigor practical support for decision-making and implementation and access to peer problem-solving networks. Together with our partners we build self-sustaining systems that serve everyone and deliver lasting results. Then we share what we learn so others can achieve results for development too. We have a unique and vibrant culture at R4D. Diversity equity and inclusion are at the heart of our work environment and help advance our mission. Diversity—of ideas identities perspectives and backgrounds—is vital to who we are and what we do. We seek people who embrace these values and will help reinforce them. Our work culture is collaborative creative and entrepreneurial. We operate based on trust and respect. Teams across the organization frequently collaborate on programmatic work and support each other in continuously building a better R4D. Position title: Communications Director (R4D)/Director of Impact Communications EdTech Hub Location: This position allows for a hybrid office/remote work environment and can be based in the US or any other of R4D's registered offices such as the UK Ethiopia Ghana Nigeria Kenya and Tanzania. Please note this opportunity is only for individuals who have current and indefinite work authorization in one of the countries listed above and do not require future work sponsorship. Practice/Department: Education--EdTech Hub About EdTech Hub EdTech Hub is a program that empowers people by giving them the evidence they need to make decisions about technology in education as part of a global non-profit partnership focusing on research innovation and engagement. At EdTech Hub we do rigorous academic research on how to use technology in education and provide technical assistance to support decision-makers inside and outside government to make clear policy and implementation decisions to achieve maximum impact. EdTech Hub additionally seeks to function as a “hub” for learning and share a range of global public goods to make evidence available to a wide audience. EdTech Hub is delivered through a consortium of R4D and four core sub-contractors and a range of country- and activity-specific local and international sub-contractors. From a management perspective it is a complex program funded by multiple donors including various departments within the UK government’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation the World Bank and UNICEF. This is year 5 of the anticipated 8-year contract with FCDO. Position Summary * Directs and is responsible for the execution of an impact communication strategy that prioritizes the delivery and accessibility of program-generated evidence and proof of concept to key stakeholders in the global development EdTech sector including donors policy makers government officials partner organizations and partner prospects. * Serves as a member of the EdTech Hub’s strategic leadership team working closely with the Hub’s Executive Director to proactively identify/design and execute against opportunities to expand the Hub’s visibility eminence and impact on global and national levels influencing the sector by creating opportunities for the Hub to lead collaborate or participate in key publications or events. * Oversees a communications team responsible for high-volume production of technical outputs out-bound communication channels (two websites social media platforms a blog a burgeoning email program) events management and IT support * Ensures consistent messaging and brand across the Hub in all engagements and outputs through close cross-collaboration with all technical and service teams reinforcing our integrated approach to research innovation and technical assistance. * Directs stakeholder management and leverages the collective and individual value of the consortium to advance evidence-based decision-making in EdTech * Integrates with R4D’s Education and Communications teams to provide insight into the Hub’s collective impact in support of R4D as prime Responsibilities * Directs the EdTech Hub’s impact communications strategy and strategic messaging in collaboration with the Hub’s management team and passionately and nimbly manage all outward-facing communication ensuring there is consistent messaging branding and language. * Create disseminate and maintain a suite of impact communications collateral and assets that expertly demonstrate the use and access of Hub technical outputs to the world as well as the effectiveness of the mission and investment in EdTech research innovation and country engagement in order to encourage stakeholder adoption of evidence in decision making * Oversee the development and dissemination/rollout of technical publications and collections of evidence that are eye-catching intellectually stimulating compelling useful to impact-oriented audiences * Manage in collaboration with the Hub’s strategic leadership and delivery lead teams editorial and events calendar to strategically roll out a variety of formal and informal content and publications over the course of the year including flagship reports donor reports technical product and partnership launch/completion efforts country engagement activities and technical assistance milestones * Develop ideas for new products formats or channels that will best showcase the Hub’s research advocate for policy uptake and systems change and appropriately highlight the direct and indirect contributions/involvement of partners funders and decision-makers Manage a three-member communications team specializing in content management production and promotion with additional part-time support for content and asset creation. * Serve as high-level editor and contribute as lead writer on content generated to promote the technical work and purpose of the Hub on all communications channels and lead on donor communications and requests. * Oversee the strategic direction and goals of the Hub’s communications team and guide the team on objective and tactic setting to advance the Hub and in support of their personal and professional contributions to the Hub * Provide aspiration and practical guidance on the maintenance and evolution of the Hub’s communications platforms to demonstrate continued growth and improvement in a fast-evolving world of communications and marketing opportunities tactics and tools * Oversee the team to manage produce and generate content on the Hub’s website blog email program (e-newsletter) and social media accounts (Twitter andLinkedIn) * Oversee the workflow of external facing products from announcements to blogs to formal reports liaising with authors and technical experts * Set key performance indicators (KPIs) and work with the team to regularly measure outcomes and adapt plans according to data insights * Oversee and maintain the communications budget Identify and proactively pursue opportunities for the Hub to engage in country regional and global fora likely to advance our mission of empowering decision-makers with evidence. * Support Hub staff across several organizations disciplines and time zones to communicate clearly simply and accurately about their work * Identify and execute Hub participation or leadership of engaging and seamless virtual and face-to-face events across many time zones and with diverse audiences * Manage and take advantage of both short- and long-lead opportunities that advance the mission of the Hub * Participates fully as a member of R4D by contributing assisting and participating in projects activities and initiatives as requested by R4D management. Qualifications * At least 7 years relevant experience master’s degree preferred but not required * Experience executing communications strategies with global and national audiences and across multiple platforms and mediums * Experienced clear precise writer and editor in English * Passionate about getting information to people in creative and compelling ways * Exceptional attention to detail ability to develop and oversee workflow processes and systems * An uncanny knack for keeping lots of balls in the air with grace and a positive attitude * Proactive organized sets and meets deadlines balances competing priorities * Attentive supervisor with experience delegating and empowering team members setting high expectations and motivating the team to meet them * Creative communicator with new ideas and a willingness to take risks * Ability to work with and bring together a diverse group of stakeholders * Experience working in the global education space strongly preferred experience working in international field particularly with audiences in low- and middle-income countries required Results for Development is an EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer committed to fostering and nurturing an energetic collaborative and diverse workforce. R4D provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.


OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME The mission of WHO Health Emergencies Programme (WHE) is to build the capacity of Member States to manage health emergency risks and when national capacities are overwhelmed to lead and coordinate the international health response to contain outbreaks and to provide effective relief and recovery to affected populations. WHE brings together and enhances WHO's operational technical and normative capacities in outbreaks emergencies and risk analysis to address all health hazards across the risk management cycle in a predictable capable dependable adaptable and accountable manner. WHE is designed to operate within the broader humanitarian and emergency management architecture in support of people at risk of or affected by outbreaks and emergencies consistent with ways that strengthen local and national capabilities. The Health Emergency Information & Risk Assessment (HIM) programme area of WHE is responsible for providing timely and authoritative situation analysis risk assessment and response monitoring available for all major health threats events and emergencies. This includes detecting verifying and assessing the risk of potential and ongoing health emergencies establishing data collection mechanisms and monitoring ongoing health emergency operations providing data management and analytics and reporting platform to produce and disseminate timely emergency health information products. Description Of Duties Within the delegated authority the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties: * Provide clerical assistance to the daily activities of the WHE Resource Centre. Maintain and update logs and office records. * Record store and retrieve data/information in the WHE Resource Centre. Retrieve computer-generated reports charts tables and maps in accordance with established timetable and procedures. * Maintain and update the WHE and IHR websites and homepages. Liaise with the WHE Regional Staff and Information Technology Unit on the technical aspects. Maintain the WHE shared folder. * Perform typing and filing functions in support of functional area of assignment. * Provide computer applications support in the design layout and printing of materials. Carry out tasks for production collating and distribution of materials and documents. * Manage the photo and video library cataloguing and ensuring quality upload to the website and assist with graphics production duplication of CDs videos print materials etc. * Initiate through Oracle/GSM procurement module contracts for consultants Agreements for Performance of Work (APW) Technical Services Agreements (TSA) and General External Services requests (GES). Monitor and record receipt of deliverables and initiate and monitor payments as needed. Initiate through Oracle/GSM procurement module requisitions for goods procurement and monitor and receipt of deliverables. * Upon request provide support backstopping and gap-filling for emergency activities at any level of the Organization or scale of emergency. * Perform other related duties as requested by supervisor including provision of support to other areas of work and teams or programme areas within the WHE as required. Required Qualifications Education Essential: Completion of secondary school education or equivalent. Desirable: Training in clerical work and/or computer-related work. Experience Essential: At least three years' experience in administrative/clerical positions. Desirable: Experience in information technology/ web design preferably in WHO or other international organizations. Skills * The incumbent maintains and updates proficiency in the use of modern office technology through in-house courses on-the-job training and/or self-training. He/she keeps abreast of changes in procedures and practices rules and regulations organizational structure in the Programme Area the cluster and WHO. * Ability to draft correspondence summary of meetings documentation and notes for the record. * Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills with ability to interact professionally and effectively with staff and visitors at all levels in an international and multicultural environment. * Tact discretion and sensitivity to cultural differences. * Capacity and willingness to work as a member of a team in a proactive manner provide assistance in other areas of work when necessary and to work under pressure. WHO Competencies Teamwork Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences Communication Knowing and managing yourself Producing results Use of Language Skills Essential: Expert knowledge of English. 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 PHP 540912 (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. 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Primary Location Belgium-Brussels NATO Body NATO International Staff (NATO IS) Schedule Full-time Application Deadline 01-Oct-2023 11:59:00 PM Salary (Pay Basis) 6211.72 Grade NATO Grade G15 * Pending budget approval* * SUMMARY The Executive Management (EM) Division International Staff (IS) has the lead role in the overall management of the NATO Headquarters (HQ). Within EM the Information Communication and Technology Management (ICTM) Directorate provides support and services mainly to the North Atlantic Council (NAC) its Committees and to the IS through two pillars: Information Communications and Technology (ICT) management and Archives Information and Knowledge Management (AIM). Member and Partner Nation Delegations as well as other NATO bodies residing at NATO HQ also benefit from some of the services and products provided by ICTM. Within ICTM the Application Delivery and Support (ADS) teams provide technical management guidance advice and resources to application-related projects executed by ICTM as well as technical support for in-service applications managed by ICTM. They also coordinate on application management issues with other ICT providers in NATO including the NATO HQ IT infrastructure services provider (NATO Communications and Information Agency - NCI Agency) and external suppliers. The ADS Team 2 (ADS2) is mainly responsible for implementation and support of various Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) applications supporting various divisions of the NATO HQ. The incumbent will be working on delivering and implementing COTS applications and their day-to-day operational maintenance and support. S/he will implement applications based on agreed timelines and project plans guided by a project manager or their supervisor. For day-to-day maintenance and support s/he will meet established Service Level Agreements (SLA’s) by identifying and correcting system faults or will provide adequate workarounds to provide time needed to implement a permanent fix. S/he will implement minor changes to the systems as approved and agreed through ICTM processes and will decommission obsolete systems. In addition s/he will do the overall management and planning of activities on applications and systems assigned to them. S/he will liaise with the stakeholders to analyse communicate and validate requirements in support of changing and/or new business needs. * QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Essential The incumbent must: * possess a university degree in information technologies computer sciences or another relevant discipline or equivalent level of qualification; * have knowledge and practical experience in business and technical requirements gathering technical application systems design and data analysis software configuration documentation acceptance testing user training and other IT-operational disciplines based on e.g. ITIL ; * have at least 3 years of technically broad experience with requirements analysis management installation configuration and/or support of Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) applications in a Microsoft Windows environment; * have extensive experience with supporting applications that use technologies like Active Directory IIS 10 Apache Tomcat; Windows 2016 server or newer and Windows security policies; * have an in-depth understanding of the concepts of Web development IT infrastructure and technologies in general and security/security devices in particular; * have extensive experience with troubleshooting complex IT systems including the frontend backend and infrastructure; * have extensive experience with planning and managing complex technical tasks and activities including many stakeholders; * have experience in customer-facing roles and ability to translate business needs into implemented technical solutions; * have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; * possess the following minimum levels of NATO’s official languages (English/French): V (“Advanced”) in one; I (“Beginner”) in the other . DESIRABLE The following would be considered an advantage: * a higher level in NATO’s official second language; * have more than 3 years’ experience with supporting applications that use technologies like Active Directory IIS 10 Apache Tomcat; Windows 2016 server or newer and Windows security policies; * experience with implementing AI powered applications on on-premise servers; * knowledge of IT infrastructure and networking and cyber security technologies such as load-balancing web application firewall border protection system (firewall) IP configuration and DNS; * experience with the support of desktop applications onWindows 10 and Citrix thin clients; * experience with supporting Linux based servers; * hands-on experience in development deployment and/or support of applications using C#.Net ASP.Net and MS SQL Server; * having made use of a recognized system development methodology and be capable of developing and interpreting specifications based on various modeling techniques; * knowledge and experience in testing release management configuration management and other IT operational disciplines based on e.g. ITIL; * experience in writing technical documents to a high standard; * ability to communicate technical decisions and issues in an easily understandable manner. * MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES Expertise Development Analyse select design implement test and document various software and hardware solutions to meet existing and emerging NATO business needs. Configure enterprise scale commercial off the shelf (COTS) tools and development environments to support the implementation of solutions. Work with business analysts and/or functional specialists to identify applicable system platforms components solution alternatives and dependencies. Identify and set up needed and appropriate tools development and testing environments and hardware platforms. Consider IT security from the start of the design of the developments. Use programming expertise COTS tools development environments Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) etc. to develop and implement solutions to meet defined business and technical requirements whilst using configuration management change management and release management standards. Follow internal test guidelines to ensure required quality of all delivered solutions including developing and executing test plans for unit/module testing integration testing user acceptance testing and other types as appropriate. Modify systems and applications accordingly based on test results. Conduct life-cycle application support activities to include troubleshooting and issues resolution of system issues. Develop relevant expertise and attend training as required and appropriate. Organize and perform user-training sessions. Mentor and assist other team members to enhance and develop skills and knowledge. Project Management Participate in and contribute subject matter expertise to project planning sessions with Project Managers Business Analysts Product Owners Technical Analysts and other team members to analyse business and technology requirements and outline/select the proposed technical solution. Estimate size duration and resource requirements for assigned tasks using a structured project management framework and manage tasks in a structured manner according to NATO HQ standards and practices. Information Management Produce and maintain required documentation for each solution/system developed or integrated to include application specifications administrative guides troubleshooting and support guides and briefings and other end user documentation. Work with information management and security staff to ensure that applications comply with relevant policies and procedures regarding access and use of information. Stakeholder Management Work with clients and other members of the International Staff (IS) as well as NATO-internal and external partners and suppliers to capture and analyse business requirements. Consult with technical analysts and other application development/package integration team members to analyse technology requirements and define and execute the proposed technical solution. Knowledge Management Gather and maintain business and technical information in support of project and task planning decisions as well as operational support requirements. Coordinate sharing distribution and retention of information in alignment with ICTM and NATO HQ information management processes. Perform any other related duty as assigned. * INTERRELATIONSHIPS The incumbent reports to the appropriate Team Lead in ADS2. During the execution of specific project-related activities s/he may report to the relevant project manager. S/he will interact with other members of the ADS teams as well as business analysts project managers internal and external project team members as well as members of the NCIA CIS Support Unit Brussels teams supplying and supporting the infrastructure. Furthermore the post interacts on a daily basis with internal customers (NATO HQ and possibly NATO-wide communities) and external vendors. Direct report: N/a Indirect report: N/a * COMPETENCIES The incumbent must demonstrate: * Achievement: Works to meet standards; * 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; * Empathy: Is open to others’ perspectives; * Impact and Influence: Takes multiple actions to persuade; * Initiative: Is decisive in a time-sensitive situation; * Teamwork: Solicits inputs and encourages others * CONTRACT Contract to be offered to the successful applicant (if non-seconded): Definite duration contract of three years; possibility of renewal for up to 3 years. Contract clause applicable: This post is required for a limited period to support the NATO2030 project. As employment in this post is of limited duration the successful applicant will be offered a definite duration contract of 3 years duration  which may be renewed for a period of up to 3 years if required to support this project. If the successful applicant is seconded from the national administration of one of NATO’s member States a 3 years definite duration contract will be offered which may be renewed for a period of up to 3 years if required to support this project and subject also to the agreement of the national authority concerned. Serving staff will be offered a contract in accordance with the NATO Civilian Personnel Regulations. * 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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