Project Manager, Harare

PROJECT MANAGER (HQ/12/IER/TA18)

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: HQ/12/IER/TA18

Title: Project Manager

Grade: P4

Contract type: Temporary appointment

Duration of contract: 6 months

Duty Station: Harare, Zimbabwe

Organization unit: HQ/IER Information, Evidence and Research (HQ/IER), HQ/PSP Patient Safety Programme (HQ/PSP)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :

APPS is a WHO Patient Safety initiative that forms a part of the WHO response to the political

commitment and momentum for action on patient safety across the African Region. It is a

bi-directional initiative working with identified hospitals in the African region and Europe which aims to establish sustainable partnerships focusing on patient safety, aligned with each country's individual health policy framework. The three core objectives of APPS are: 1.To build and

strengthen patient safety partnerships; 2.To implement patient safety improvements in partnership hospitals (in 12 key action areas identified by the WHO Regional Office for Africa); and 3.To facilitate the spread of patient safety improvements across each country.

Description of duties:

With guidance from the APPS Programme Manager, be the primary liaison with partnership

hospitals participating in APPS to ensure robust work planning, implementation of patient safety

initiatives, performance management of activities and resources and extension of patient safety

activities across national systems.

Provide technical support to catalyze and facilitate national patient safety improvement in countries where APPS is working, liaising closely with respective WHO country offices and coordinating with the AFRO Regional Office Focal Point for Patient Safety.

Lead the engagement with external stakeholders in the WHO AFRO region to secure commitment to tackle patient safety issues.

Lead the implementation of the communication and

advocacy plan for African Partnerships for Patient Safety in the WHO AFRO region, liaising with

communication leads at WHO Patient Safety and WHO AFRO.

Lead the implementation of technical support resources for use in hospitals participating in African Partnerships for Patient Safety (working closely with the African Partnerships Program team in Geneva, the UK and France).

Create an information archive of patient safety solutions emanating from APPS activities in the African Region for the benefit of WHO Member States.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Essential:

Medical degree from a recognized medical school.

Desirable:

Completion of postgraduate clinical training.

Skills:

Competencies:

*1. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond

*2. Producing results

*3. Creating an empowering and motivating environment

4. Moving forward in a changing environment

5. Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences

Functional knowledge and skills:

Expertise in medicine, health administration and project management.

Experience:

Essential:

A minimum of 7 years clinical and hospital administration experience with substantive experience in a developing country setting.

Proven project management experience at national and international levels as well as demonstrated ability in managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Experience in stimulating improvements in patient safety at the institutional and national levels.

Experience in utilizing a partnership approach to health system improvement.

Desirable:

Experience with health systems strengthening projects in developing countries, and in particular in

the African Region. Some experience in education and training.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English with a working knowledge of French desirable.

Additional Information:

This vacancy is published in English only.

A written test may be used for screening purposes.

Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.

Annual salary:

(Net of tax)

US$67 483 at single rate

US$72 467 with primary dependants

Post Adjustment:

46.6 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

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Communications for Development Specialist, Polio Eradication, Kampala, Uganda

George Street, Kampala

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Duration: One Year

Type of Appointment: Temporary Appointment

Background

The Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) is the largest public health initiative in history and has achieved 99% reduction of polio cases since the World Health Assembly declared eradication a global health goal in 1988. As a key partner in the effort to eradicate Polio, UNICEF has the lead role in communicating to families and communities about the importance of taking the oral polio vaccine to prevent polio. If you are a creative and experienced communications practitioner, and are interested in applying your skills towards an inspiring, dynamic and results-oriented programme, the world's leading children's rights organization needs your help to eradicate polio by 2012.

Key Responsibilities

Under the guidance of the supervisor, the post holder will be responsible for the following;

In collaboration with UNICEF and government programme officers, design and manage/facilitate the implementation of data based communication strategies and plans of action aiming at: (1) behaviour change at individual/household levels; (2) social mobilization of civil society organizations; and (3) increased community participation in EPI and polio eradication programmes.

Monitor, evaluate and report on EPI and polio eradication activities through country specific and globally established reporting / tracking mechanisms. Disseminate reports and communication research findings to UNICEF regional offices and HQ, ensure exchanges of experience and new methods to government officials, EPI and polio eradication programme staff and other UNICEF partners.

In collaboration with partners, organize/manage the formative research, development, pre-testing and production of culturally relevant communication materials to ensure effective and efficient programme delivery and behaviour change.

Develop partnerships with various religious groups , traditional leaders, teachers, artists and other organized groups in the community, as well as civil society organizations, to orient them on country programme goals and to solicit their involvement in the implementation of the country programme.

Develop training materials and activities to build capacity in participatory and behaviour communication at various government levels, in support of programme sustainability.

Provide technical support to government counterparts in the development and appropriate use of communication for social development , aimed at both individual behaviour change and collective action. 5. Qualifications:

Education: Advanced university degree in the Social Sciences , Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Health Education with emphasis on participatory communication, communication planning, social mobilization, participatory research, training and impact evaluation of communication interventions.

Work Experience: Five years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience in the planning and management of social development programmes, including two years in developing countries , with practical experience in the adaptation and application of communication planning processes to specific programmes.

Fluency in English

Competencies
Knowledge of current developments the fields of communication theory, motivational psychology, adult learning theory, indigenous media, community organization and participation.
Training in strategic communication planning, behavior analysis, formative research and evaluation of communication interventions.
Proven skills in communication, networking, advocacy and negotiations.
Ability to organize and implement training, including development of curricula and methodologies.
Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral form.
Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.

How to apply:

If you are a training expert in communications and social mobilization and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, UNICEF Uganda would like to hear from you. To apply, send a letter of interest, P11/CV

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Data Analyst, Kampala

George Street, Kampala

Level: NOA

Duration: 2 months

Duty station: Kampala

In September 2010, after an initial testing phase, UNICEF Uganda officially launched the U-report program. U-report uses mobile technology through SMS to provide a forum of opinion and information sharing for youth and children in Uganda. Using a crowd-sourcing approach to initiate an SMS dialogue with the members ('U-reporters') the ultimate aim of the program is to stimulate citizen-led and youth-led development. Since its inception the U-report program has evolved into a powerful tool with implications for both improved service delivery and increasing youth engagement in the political process, with a high level of international attention and interest shown. There are currently 82,000 members of U-report; the community grows by 500 on an average day. Each member has a profile consisting of various data fields such as age, district, village, gender and youth group membership.

The members are engaged via SMS polls to solicit opinions and information on development issues that are important to Ugandan youth and children, such as; early marriage, justice for children, children's rights, violence against women, human rights, power, employment, inflation, health, education, water availability and quality. In addition to the poll responses, a high volume of unsolicited SMSs are sent to U-report which account for approximately 15% of all messages received. On average U-report will receive between 50,000 to 80,000 messages per week. The SMSs fall into the following three categories 1) Registration data (personal demographic information) 2) Poll response data 3) Unsolicited messages Once the information is collected the data is instantly analysed. The information is subsequently utilised in advocacy work across all media channels and many UNICEF programs. The next stage of U-report requires application of the information gathered to having a positive impact on the livelihoods of youth and children throughout Uganda. This will be achieved through increased political engagement with Members of Parliament. As such the data used will require the highest standards of data integrity to ensure a fair representation of public opinion. Once data integrity is guaranteed the information can be used in supply-chain management, legislative, policy and budgetary political decision-making process.
To ensure data integrity UNICEF Uganda seeks to fill the position of Data Analyst, to lead a thorough audit of all historical data and poll results.
2. Purpose of Assignment:

UNICEF Uganda requires an enthusiastic, hard-working, determined data analyst to ensure that data integrity is improved and that trends are identified and analysed effectively for publication in the media, online and throughout Parliament. The successful candidate will:

Carry out a data review of all over 100 poll results since January 2011 to date.
Identify challenges within the U-report digital operational structure that allow data integrity to be compromised.
Make recommendations on systems management to improve data integrity based on the pre-identified challenges.
Manually remove irrelevant data from polls using the U-report online interface.
Analyse historical polls to establish baseline trends for monitoring of future attitudinal change.
Identify and categorize popular themes from unsolicited messages that potentially require further processing e.g. reports of disease outbreaks
Display trends through data analysis in graphs at expert level.
Analyse current polls for publication in national press and parliamentary newsletters.
Identify and rectify missing fields of demographic and registration based user profile information.
Make recommendations for data display in the U-report website.

Qualifications or specialized knowledge/experience required for the assignment
A University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or Data Analysis related field as well as a track record of practical data analysis. (Advanced degree would be preferred). A combination of a university degree and relevant practical experience may be substituted for the particular fields mentioned.
3 years' experience of research and data analysis.
Experience using online dashboards for data analysis
Expert level experience of using Microsoft Excel.
A good understanding of UNICEF programmes and policy, including knowledge of technology for development programs.
Good understanding of development issues, world affairs and current events
Proven ability to conceptualize, plan and execute ideas as well as to transfer knowledge and skills.
Experience of working within teams.
Strong writing and communication skills and the aptitude to handle advanced data integrity tests.
Proven successful track-record in data analysis projects with tangible results.
Fluency in written and verbal English is essential. Fluency in a Luo dialect is also desired.
Residence and work experience in East Africa, current or past, is advantageous.

How to apply:

To Apply, send letter of interest, CV and any relevant sample work.

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Build a wiki website for agricultural booklet for peasants

Ingénieurs Sans Frontières - Cameroun

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TASK

We would like to involve experienced web designers to create an attractive, bilingual (English and French) and professional wiki website on "agricultural booklet". It will help Agricultural technicians to improve and share agricultural knowledge online. Website like Wikipedia but with agricultural knowledge with name "Wiki-agro".

The work of volunteers will be coordinated by ISF with a view of mutual learning.
Number of volunteers: 2
BACKGROUND INFORMATION

ISF's activities are mainly oriented on rural developement knowledge. One of its programs is focused on agricultural knowledge with publication of agricultural booklets.

The website informs about simple agriculture knowledge for peasants.
OBJECTIVE

The website will be for development workers collaborating with farmers and may be farmers

The new website will permit us to better share agriculture knowledge by a web 2.0 possibilities.
Region or country
Cameroon
Development topic
Food and agriculture
REQUIREMENTS

The volunteers need to speak either English or French.

The website will be in both English and French.


Areas of expertise
Computing
Languages
English, French

Hours per week
1-5
Duration in weeks
20
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Design an education project for new entrepreneurs

Association of African Entrepreneurs

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TASK

We looking for a volunteer to help us design a project aimed at creating and facilitating educational opportunities for new entrepreneurs.

The task consists in designing and formulating an action plan for AAE to help meet the objectives of the project

The volunteer would be provided with a detailed Project Preparation Guide.

Initial ideas for the action plan are:

involving tertiary institutions to act as certifying/qualifying/examining bodies of informal sector entrepreneurs;

Providing educational scholarships;

and establishment of entry points and continued development to help entrepreneurs access promotion and equally compete with their counterparts within tertiary education.

Number of volunteers: 3

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Association of African Entrepreneurs (AAE,Ghana) is an organization working with Small Scale Operators with the cooperation of the micro-operators in rural areas.

Our vision is to become the voice of change and platform for dialogue among the African people as well as involving the International audience to be a part in helping developing nations promote the entrepreneurial spirit. (http://www.aaeafrica.org)

OBJECTIVE

The intended project could help deepen the link and relationships between professional bodies, industry players and training institutions. This scenario guarantees relevance and sustenance of each of these players.

It seems very difficult for the training institutions to accept the inputs of industry players. Many skills are then shut out in development just because holders of such skills do not have formal recognition.

Region or country
Sub-Saharan Africa

Development topic
Education
Income generation and employment

REQUIREMENTS

Project development experience/involvement in similar project

Senior staff at a tertiary institution preferred

Areas of expertise
Business and administration

Teacher training and education science

Languages
English

Hours per week
1-5
Duration in weeks
8
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Promotion & Marketing of UN Multimedia / Africa

UN Multimedia

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TASK

The United Nations produce several video and radio formats which can be found on www.unmultimedia.org and can be used free of charge and free of rights.
We are now looking for e-volunteers to help us create new media partnerships:

1) Identify potential TV and radio stations with profiles suggesting interest in international programming
2) Identify persons who make decisions about programming (station manager, program director, editor, producer)
3) Find their contact info (e-mail, phone)

We will give support to anyone willing to volunteer and provide you with documents, etc. Just inform us on what country/countries you would like to create partnerships in.

As a general information:

To become a partner, broadcasters should be an official, established media organization, channel or network, for at least the past two years; have a minimum audience size of one million viewers; and provide feedback on content and actual broadcast.

Number of volunteers: 25 in Total ( Sub-Saharan Africa )

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The United Nations and its Agencies invite major international broadcasters to join in distribution partnerships that offer a full range of bold, engaging and diverse television programming. The UN welcomes innovative ideas for collaboration in the form of co-productions, new genres or TV formats that will enable us to diversify our audience.
OBJECTIVE

Through the volunteers' contribution, the United Nations News & Media Division, plans to establish partnerships with TV and Radio stations from the following African countries:

Equatorial Guinea

Region or country
Sub-Saharan Africa
Development topic
Development advocacy and strategies
REQUIREMENTS

no specific requirements

Areas of expertise
None in particular
Languages
English, French

Hours per week
1-5
Duration in weeks
4

No Fee

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Promotion & Marketing of UN Multimedia / Africa

UN Multimedia

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TASK

The United Nations produce several video and radio formats which can be found on www.unmultimedia.org and can be used free of charge and free of rights.
We are now looking for e-volunteers to help us create new media partnerships:

1) Identify potential TV and radio stations with profiles suggesting interest in international programming
2) Identify persons who make decisions about programming (station manager, program director, editor, producer)
3) Find their contact info (e-mail, phone)

We will give support to anyone willing to volunteer and provide you with documents, etc. Just inform us on what country/countries you would like to create partnerships in.

As a general information:

To become a partner, broadcasters should be an official, established media organization, channel or network, for at least the past two years; have a minimum audience size of one million viewers; and provide feedback on content and actual broadcast.

Number of volunteers: 25 in Total ( Sub-Saharan Africa )

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The United Nations and its Agencies invite major international broadcasters to join in distribution partnerships that offer a full range of bold, engaging and diverse television programming. The UN welcomes innovative ideas for collaboration in the form of co-productions, new genres or TV formats that will enable us to diversify our audience.
OBJECTIVE

Through the volunteers' contribution, the United Nations News & Media Division, plans to establish partnerships with TV and Radio stations from the following African countries:

Ethiopia

Region or country
Sub-Saharan Africa
Development topic
Development advocacy and strategies
REQUIREMENTS

no specific requirements

Areas of expertise
None in particular
Languages
English, French

Hours per week
1-5
Duration in weeks
4

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The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/12/TASR1

Title: Communications Officer

Position 341496

Grade: P2

Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4

Duration of contract:  Temporary appointment for six months

Republished (Currently accepting applications)

Duty Station:  Cairo, Egypt

Organization unit: EMRO Eastern Mediterranian Regional Office (EM/RGO) /
EM/ARD Assistant Regional Director (EM/ARD)
EHA/ARD Emergency and Humanitarian Action

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
To collect, analyse and disseminate relevant information related to emergency preparedness and response from and to stakeholders within WHO, United Nations agencies, governments and nongovernmental organizations. The information will have to contribute to appropriate decision-making, project planning and programme design, monitoring and evaluation, advocacy, public information and resource mobilization of emergency preparedness and humanitarian action.

Description of duties:
To promote WHO achievements and results in crises, building contacts with the press/media and networking opportunities and to support broadcast media and journalists in promoting a better and increased understanding of Health Action in Crises in emergency situations.

Summary of Assigned Duties:

Under the direct supervision of the Regional Adviser, Emergency and Humanitarian Action, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

- Collect and analyse information, develop communications, reports, advocacy materials and other information products, and elaborate and disseminate appropriate messaging to ensure country offices, media and partners clearly understand WHO's role in preparing for, responding to and recovering from emergencies and crises.

- Provide web communications support, coordinate and maintain the emergency and humanitarian action programme web pages, develop content for the Regional Office home page, identify opportunities for and develop use of social media, and provide related training, in collaboration with Media and Communications and Editorial Graphics and Publishing Support teams.

- Support country offices in compiling and disseminating public information and technical guidance following an emergency in both acute and post-acute phases, and in drafting/editing of donor proposals, interim and final narrative reports.

- Contribute to the development and implementation of WHO's crisis communication strategy, in collaboration with Media and Communications and other units, for communications and advocacy, including visibility of health and WHO, in the event of an emergency.

- Contribute to the development of a training package for WHO country and emergency staff to improve skills and knowledge on communications.

- Liaise with WHO headquarters and humanitarian partners in the Region to ensure a common approach to communications products and services.

- Support the collection, analysis and verification of emergency and health data and facilitate dissemination to other units.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: University degree in social science or international relations or communication or journalism.


Skills:
Competencies:

1) Communicating in a credible and effective way
2) Producing results
3) Moving forward in a changing environment
4) Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
5) Fostering integration and teamwork

Functional Skills and Knowledge:

 Demonstrated capacity in writing and editing communication and advocacy products related to health and human development.
 Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, gender sensitivity and understanding of cultural diversity issues.
 Demonstrated ability to work in a team with a capacity to work under pressure and with a high degree of independence.

Experience:

Essential: At least two years of relevant experience in communication and advocacy, preferably related to humanitarian issues.

Desirable: Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing communications strategies aimed at reaching multiple stakeholders. Proven experience as media officer and spokesperson, preferably for international agencies or NGOs.

Languages:

Excellent knowledge of English. Good knowledge of Arabic or French is an asset.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)

US$46,669 at single rate

US$49756 with primary dependants     

Post Adjustment: 40.1 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted.

WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

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Learning, Training and Development Unit Coordinator, Kenya


Vacancy Ref No: UNSOM/2012/003 Functional Title: Learning, Training and Development Unit Coordinator Position Level: P3/NOC Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment Post of Duty: Nairobi Duration: A total of 364 days Reporting to: Senior Nutrition Manager

I Rationale

Somalia is a country that has continuously suffered nutritional problems due to insecurity, drought, high food prices and poor food availability, disease outbreak and poor breastfeeding practices. Nutrition indictors, measured by the Food Security and Nutrition Unit (FSNAU), frequently portray Global Acute Malnutrition (GAM) levels of above 15%. For the past 2 decades humanitarian access has been extremely limited and programme reach inadequate. Experienced International Nongovernmental Organisations (INGOs) are few in number and have often experienced difficulty in achieving geographical coverage or maintaining strong supervision. In recent years a number of local Nongovernmental organisations (LNGOs) have either started operations or expanded health activities to include nutrition. This has more than doubled in the recent famine of 2011. Experience and knowledge of these actors is extremely variable and with the repeated emergencies UNICEF has been without sufficient opportunity to guide them technically. The Somali Nutrition Strategy 2011-2013 lists "Improved capacity and means in country to deliver essential nutrition services" as one of its six key outcomes. For years UNICEF has focused on Training of Trainers (TOT) as a key way to increase knowledge and skills in the management of acute malnutrition, often resorting to bringing staff out of Somalia or away from their areas of work. This methodology has not produced sustainable results, nor have the short-term results ever been evaluated. It is evident, however, that general experience and quality of programmes requires extensive and systematic improvement. A more comprehensive approach to building and maintaining capacities of nutrition partners urgently needs to be explored. Subsequently UNICEF Somalia, Nutrition Department is developing a 5 year plan that will involve creation of a Learning, Training, and Development (LTD) Unit. The primary focus is to increase the quality of interventions of nutrition partners, and indirectly this will increase the quality of the nutrition sector as a whole and of individual health workers within those organisations. This will be by moving the focus to "Learning" and "Development" and away from "Training" per se. Both a Strategic Framework and a Strategy will be developed, ensuring there is measurable impact of the LTD on raising the technical level of nutritional partners and the quality of their nutrition programming. The need for innovative ways to capacity build and improve monitoring and evaluation of IMAM programmes was also highlighted by many Ministry of Health staff at the recent 4-day CMAM conference held in Addis, November 2011. The development of a unit to try to address some of these issues is therefore a timely intervention and one that could be relevant to the region as well as Somalia.

II Objective of the Temporary Appointment

The main objective of the temporary appointment is to lead the strategic development of the LTD Unit objectives. The specific objectives are: - To conduct a nutrition technical skills needs assessment of UNICEF Somalia partners - To establish a 2 year strategy and action plan for LTD in Somalia - To support development of innovative techniques for LTD in Somalia for UNICEF partners and staff considering the context and based on best practice in adult education - To address technical needs/training content and gaps in protocols/guidelines and ensure any protocols are evidence-based, adapted to the Somalia context and adhere to international standards - Development ways to improve the "learning environment" through provision of non-technical skills building, including management and supportive supervision

III Methodology and Technical Approach

Several opportunities exist for diversifying the learning environment of UNICEF partners and staff in Somalia. The work of the LTD Unit and its Coordinator must consider the complex and varied environment in country. Additionally the best practices and evidence-based approaches for optimal adult learning must be taken into consideration. There is a need for a more coordinated, systematic, timely, effective and coherent way of training organisations, with a greater focus placed on increasing "learning" and "development" and on training delivery methods. Delivery methods of training need improving as well as the updating, simplifying and translating the content of trainings. Technical areas needing to be covered have been explored through various formal and informal assessments. Certainly the essential components covered in the Basic Nutrition Services Package (BNSP) should be prioritized along with general programme cycle management skills.

IV Deliverables

Deliverables of this assignment are:

A nutrition technical skills needs assessment of UNICEF Somalia partners
A 2 year strategy and plan of action for the LTD Unit
Development of LTD techniques and tools for partners and staff
Monitoring of the various techniques developed for effectiveness and acceptability
Establishment of key partnerships for LTD
Guidance and management of Unit staff as well as consultants or seconded staff
Guidance and management of Unit staff as well as consultants or seconded staff

V Scope of Work

The work of the LTD unit will consist of strengthening response for the following areas:
o Curative Nutrition Activities: Integrated Management of Acute Malnutrition (IMAM), comprised of community mobilisation/outreach, Stabilisation Centre (SC)/inpatient care for management of complicated Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM), Outpatient Therapeutic Programme (OTP) for management of uncomplicated SAM and management of Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) through Supplementary Feeding Programmes (SFP), targeted and blanket.
o Preventative Activities: Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) and routine micronutrient delivery. Both areas will also involve incorporation of aspects of the Basic Nutrition Services Package (BNSP). In addition the unit will respond to other identified needs:
o Additional Technical Guidance: In such a complex context as Somalia, gaps and requests for information and guidance that is not in the routine material often arise, especially in times of emergency. Existing protocols and material may require updating or modifying to be able to respond to the needs identified on the ground. Recent examples include the management of children over 5 years in famine months and nutrition management during specific disease outbreaks or epidemics (e.g. measles, cholera).
o Non-Nutritional Areas: it has also been identified that many of the NGOs require support in developing skills in areas that include programme cycle management issues, budgeting, proposal writing. Management skills are also required to help make the NGO environment more conducive to learning.

VI Methodology to Achieve Objectives

Multiple innovative approaches are required to help achieve development and learning across the many nutritional stakeholders in Somalia. There is a need for a more coordinated, systematic, timely, effective and coherent way of training organisations, with a greater focus placed on measuring "learning" and "development" and on training delivery methods rather than delivering training per se. Delivery methods of training need improving as well as the updating, simplifying and translating the content of trainings. The following is not exhaustive but proposes some of the current ideas of activities within the LTD unit with the aim of exploring improved learning through a variety of traditional and more innovative techniques that will involve both "on the job" and "off the job" and distant learning. o CALL CENTRE: For 6 months the LTD Unit is establishing and trialling a Call Centre made up of technical and logistical staff who will both actively call staff in the field and also receive calls. From logs of the incoming calls and queries, commonly occurring questions and issues will be used to create "Frequently Asked Questions" factsheets that will be translated and disseminated to all partners.

o MENTORSHIP & INTERNSHIP UNICEF aims to facilitate a mentorship and internship programme to build practical and technical skills. Encouragement of stronger nutrition agencies to help mentor/capacity build either MoH departments (north) or newer NGOs (central south) has already started by UNICEF.
o DISTANCE CURRICULUM-BASED LEARNING Formal Curriculum-based Learning Techniques (distance and in-person) will be developed, piloted and implemented. These will be very visual with small video chapters developed to correspond to specific protocols and topics and available on dvd/flashdrive and through website connections. o TRAINING OF TRAINERS (TOT) AND SUPERVISION SKILLS PROGRAMME There is a need for Somali speaking staff who are strong in: - providing effective TOTs - technically sound (especially in IMAM and IYCF components) - monitoring and evaluation , problem solving and supportive supervision With partners UNICEF is developing a one year curriculum which would involve 3 intensive off-site training/tutorial weeks to address each of the 3 areas outlined above, with ongoing tasks and distance mentoring in-between each of the training weeks. To be piloted with 7 agencies.
o SUPERVISION/MANAGEMENT TRAINING o UPDATE UNIVERSITY AND TRAINING COLLEGE SYLLABUSES The majority of the Somali speaking technical staff come from universities and medical and nursing schools within Somalia. Some of these o NON-TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF PROGRAMMING Support skill building and experience in non-technical aspects of programming such as programme cycle management, and logistical and administrative skills and systems. VII Management, Organization, and Timeframe

The LTD Coordinator will report directly to the Senior Nutrition Manager. Duty station will be Nairobi with travel to the field when required. DSA at UN applicable rates will be provided for travel to Somalia. VIII Qualification and Specialized Knowledge

The following qualifications are required:
Advanced degree in Education, Public Health , Nutrition or a related field
At least 6 years of relevant Humanitarian Aid experience in developing countries
Relevant professional work experience in learning, training and development
Understanding of nutrition and its underlying causes
Demonstrated previous experience in developing LTD techniques and tools.
Experience with Somali populations desired, willingness to travel to Somalia necessary
Strong communication and facilitation skills
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Ability to work in multicultural and multiethnic environments

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated CV and copies of academic certificates to the email below. UN staffs are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the vacancy number and the post title in the subject line in your application.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

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UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT


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Education Specialist, Temporary Appointment, Hargeisa, Somalia

Hargeisa, Somaliland


UNICEF Somalia Vacancy Announcements

Vacancy Ref No.: UNSOM/2011/080
Position Title: Education Specialist
Level: L4
Location: Hargeisa, Somalia
Contract Type: Temporary Assignment
Duration: 364 Days
Reporting to: Chief of Field Office, UNICEF Hargeisa, Somalia

Background The challenges facing Somalia within the education sector are many; enrolment rates and literacy levels are amongst the lowest in the world. Somalia's state of fragility significantly affects programme planning and implementation. The environment is complex, characterized by multi-regional priorities and differing stages of conflict and post-conflict situations. This is further complicated by a lack of one centrally recognized government, regional government institutions with differing capacities, limited fiscal allocations, project driven initiatives and unpredictable political changes. Data collection for evidence based programming is difficult and access to many areas of the country by programme staff is restricted. Progress in developing the education sector and capacity to plan and manage further developments are at different levels across the three zones of Somaliland, Puntland and Central South Somalia.

UNICEF Somalia's education programme supports activities at school, community and institutional levels in order to ensure equitable access for children to quality education opportunities. UNICEF has education programmes administrated from three field offices and effective 2011; the new 5 year country program was launched. In education, the three programme component result areas cover access, quality and support to education administrations to ensure increased enrolment and reduction of the gender gap in primary education.

Purpose of the Position Under the general guidance of the Chief of Field Office, Hargeisa and the Chief of Education, UNICEF Somalia Support Centre (USSC), the incumbent is responsible for the field-level section management, planning, implementation, and monitoring of the zonal, cross-sectoral Education programme within the Somalia country programme 2011-2015.

This post is based in Somaliland, where Hargeisa is the capital. Somaliland has a functioning government and political system and the main need at the moment is to strengthen its capacity on its continued human and economic development. The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) in Somaliland is relatively new in its composition. UNICEF and its partners are heavily supporting to strengthen its capacity and ability to deliver quality education services in an equitable manner.

Within the context of a "quasi-peaceful'' region of a very fragile Somalia, the MoEHE has the commitment and political will exist to provide education to all children in Somaliland. However, the MoEHE is still considered as weak and needs strong technical and leadership support to creating an environment conducive to meet the demanding tasks of the current plans. There are signs of increased investment and focus in Somaliland by donors, for instance the initiative by the Governments of Denmark and the UK to establish a pooled fund for Somaliland (on the basis of a National Development Plan) – the first of its kind in Somalia. The significant investment by the EU in an institutional strengthening programme for the Ministry of Education through UNICEF is another example. The EU is in the process of designing their next programme of financial support which UNICEF may be part of. Moreover, efforts are underway by the MoEHE, with support from UNICEF and the local education group, to receive considerable financial support from the Global Partnership for Education (GPE). A Free Primary Education policy was launched at the beginning of 2011 with little planning for how it would be financed and the implications on quality of education are of concern.

The post requires strong technical competence and leadership in order to facilitate new and innovative approaches for Somali children and women in environments of weak civil governance. Major challenges will be to (I) identify and promote sustainable, community-based financing mechanisms for the expansion of basic education , (ii) improve the quality of basic education , particularly in primary schools, (iii) redress the gender imbalance among pupils as well as teachers, and (iv) attract continuing, substantial external investments for expansion of basic education in Somalia.

Scope of Work The incumbent of this position is responsible for:

a) Overall management and delivery of the UNICEF North West Zone (NWZ) education targets of the 2012 work plan of the UNICEF Somalia Country Programme and planning of the next 2012-2013 work plan. This may involve refinement of the programme on the basis of a thorough review with government and partners and in close consultation with the Chief of Office and Chief of Education USSC during the course of 2012. The incumbent will be expected to:

Collaborate with government and partners (UN, NGO, donors and other) to formulate and develop strategies, methodologies and new approaches for improving programme delivery with emphasis on community participation and local support of basic education . As part of the senior management team in North West Region, ensure integration of the various elements of the education programme with other sectors, in all stages of the programming process, i.e. the Situation Analysis, Country Programme Document, programme strategy, planning, monitoring and evaluation.

In collaboration with the Chief of Field office in Hargeisa, provide leadership, guidance and direction for programme management and evaluation of the education programme through regular meetings, with the various sectoral teams. Ensure exchange of information, experience, identify new strategies and courses of action to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve programme requirements and objectives with other sections in the UNICEF office to ensure programmatic convergence. Review and evaluate the technical, institutional and financial feasibility and constraints of education programmes and projects, in coordination and collaboration with other partners.
Manage the budget of the NWZ education programme. Approve disbursement of funds for the education programme, ensuring proper liquidation and accountability, such that activities are within established plans of action and the programme budget allotments. This will include follow up on UNICEF planned support to the Ministry in relation to financial management of direct cash transfers from UNICEF NWZ. Support resource mobilization, and ensure compliance to donor conditionalities, efficient utilization of resources and timely reporting to donors of high quality.

Conduct field assessment visits around Somaliland, particularly in under-served regions with poor social indicators, and surveys to monitor and evaluate programme implementation and effectiveness, identify problems and institute remedial measures. Identify alternative courses of action to accelerate/improve programme delivery with specific focus on strengthening team work through clear individual roles and responsibilities aiming towards more efficient program delivery.

b) Facilitation of the partnership between the Somaliland Ministry of Education and Higher Education and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Programme as Coordinating Agency (CA) In close consultation and collaboration with the UNICEF Education Section focal staff, MoEHE, Local Education Group (the Education Sector Committee or ESC) the Education Specialist is expected to perform the following tasks under her/his capacity as representative of the Coordinating Agency (CA), for GPE in Somaliland, and potentially the Supervising Entity should funding be made available by the GPE:

Programmatic component:
Promote collaborative partnerships between the MoEHE, the ESC (local education group), Coordinating Agency (CA) and other concerned entities to fulfill the commitments made by the MoEHE to the GPE, including development of an evidence-based Interim Education Sector Plan;
Provide technical support to the MoEHE as an implementing partner and ensure that UNICEF's Education Programme and the GPE programme of support are mutually supportive by putting in place continuous communication channels for cross-programme learning exchange. Ensure that technical inputs are provided into programmatic reports produced by the MoEHE and engage with the Ministry to implement appropriate follow-up;
By working closely with all GPE partners, ensure effective monitoring in order to support the MoEHE to mitigate and respond to challenges arising connecting policy work with implementation and throughout the implementation phase.

c) Ensuring MoEHE and UNICEF leadership in the education sector as part of its engagement in the UN Assistance Strategy (UNSAS) for Somaliland and to ensure that education sector needs are reflected in any national plans in process (for example the National Development Plan recently initiated by the Ministry of Planning). This requires a proactive and innovative approach to get inter-ministerial engagement. This will also include support to decentralization of education functions under the UN Joint Programme on Local Governance.

In line with UNICEF's global responsibility and commitment in Somaliland, provide effective and collaborative leadership of the education sector in Somaliland through co-leadership of the ESC with the MoE and possible harmonization and alignment with Puntland and Central South education coordination mechanisms, including the Education Cluster. In Somaliland, the "Education Cluster " is embedded within the ESC education sector with Save the Children as the focal agency for emergency planning and response where currently the role is to support and ensure proper action by active engagement in the group and ensure MoEs involvement and leadership.

d) Manage the UNICEF NWZ education team in line with the programme work plan and respective individual work plans. Ensure harmonious and effective team work.

e) Participate in UNICEF NWZ office management bodies/committees, as required.

f) Any other assignment at the request of the supervisors

Desired background and experience
Education Advanced university degree in one or more of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Education; Primary Education , or Social Sciences fields relevant to international development assistance. Some demonstrated capacity to identify and monitor gender inequalities, as well as develop and implement gender mainstreaming in programmes.

Work Experience Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in fields relevant to Education programmes, planning, management, monitoring and evaluation in related field essential. Education policy and planning experience specifically required. Experience working in the UN or other international development organization an asset. Work experience related to the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) /Former Fast Track Initiative (FTI) programme and familiarity with the Somali context is highly desirable.
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Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
Experience and/or knowledge of the context of Somalia highly recommended as well as being able to work in a challenging working and living environment.
Fluency in written and spoken English, with excellent writing skills required.
Good analytical, facilitation, communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency in the use of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Note that this position is based in Somalia, and only minimal travel to Nairobi is considered necessary.
The candidate will be expected to spend 30% of the time in the field (outside of Hargeisa)

How to apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated CV and copies of academic certificates to the email below. UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the title and the vacancy number in your application.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

How to apply:

Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications with updated UN Personal History Form (P.11) form, updated CV and copies of academic certificates to the email below. UN staff are requested to provide the last two Performance Evaluation Reports (PERs). Please quote the title and the vacancy number in your application.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

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WASH Cluster Coordinator, Addis Ababa (Temporary Assistance), Ethiopia

Title WASH Cluster Coordinator, Addis Ababa (Temporary Assistance) Purpose Coordinate Emergency WASH Cluster and lead related activities in Addis Ababa Expected fee Remuneration is based on a L-3 Staff Member Location Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Duration 12 months. Reporting to UNICEF WASH Chief Addis Ababa

Background

The prevailing emergency situation relating to the current drought now extends from Somali Region to lowland Oromia, and parts of Afar, Tigray and SNNPR. In Dollo Ado, Somali Region, the migration of an estimated 120,000 refugees from Somalia adds an additional set of challenges. Benishangul Gumuz is also experiencing a refugee crisis with an estimated 15,000 additional refuges from Sudan who have moved into Ethiopia to escape conflict. UNICEF is also continuing related preparedness and response measures relating to the threat of AWD/cholera, in all these regions, as well as Amhara.

Justification

As a whole, the situation described above requires multiple WASH inputs, including our support via UNHCR in the context of refugees, and programmatic support to the nutrition, health and education sectors. As WASH cluster lead, UNICEF also has additional responsibilities for standard setting, coordination, information sharing and reporting.

Whilst the country is currently in an acute emergency phase, the impact of drought is likely continue to affect many communities throughout 2012, as coping strategies have been exhausted leaving them vulnerable to further shocks. Furthermore, the impact of increased climate variability, environmental degradation and competition for resources related to demographic pressure will result, inevitable, in further emergencies. UNICEF must therefore strengthen WASH capacity for preparedness (in the context of Disaster risk management) and emergency response, taking into account its overriding Cluster Responsibilities.

With UNICEF WASH staff largely focusing on programmatic interventions in multiple Regions, UNICEF WASH needs to strengthen its internal capacity to fulfill its Cluster responsibilities with an experienced professional (temporary staff member), for a period of 12 months. Currently some of this work is being undertaken through a short term consultant. Reflecting the fact that the Cluster role includes regular support to WASH Ministries and support to the Federal WASH Emergency Task Force, the incumbent will be based from Addis Ababa.

Objective

Working with Government, NGOs, private sector companies and UNICEF Zonal offices, ensure that UNICEF's key responsibilities as WASH Cluster lead are fulfilled, with a specific focus on (i) standard setting (ii) monitoring performance (iii) sector coordination (iv) provider of last resort, in the context of UNICEF's Core Commitments for Children (CCCs) in Emergencies.

Specific Tasks

The WASH Cluster Coordinator's major tasks comprise the following;

Working with UNICEF's Emergency Programme Specialist (an International Staff member at L3 level with a focus on programming rather than cluster co-ordination), MoWE, MoH, MoEd, UN OCHA, and selected NGOs, review Cluster performance and derive practical recommendations to strengthen both the cluster and UNICEF's inputs as WASH Cluster Lead
Lead UNICEF activities to strengthen the Cluster in terms of technical assistance, training, capacity building supplies and systems development. This may include aspects of financial management for related funding streams.
Devise and introduce simple systems to monitor both Cluster and UNICEF performance against agreed deliverables, focusing on the CCCs.
Support the development of standby arrangements, Long Term Arrangements (pre agreed contracts), pre-positioning and other strategies to ensure UNICEF can discharge its responsibilities as Provider of Last Resort.
Working with UNICEF WASH emergency staff and UN OCHA, ensure that the WASH Emergency Task Force (ETF) is regularly informed by updated, relevant information. This includes a biweekly WASH update circulated to al ETF members and UNICEF's emergency team
Co-Chair bi-weekly WASH Emergency Task Force Meetings, ensuring that action points are agreed and followed up by all concerned
Participate in other relevant emergency coordination meetings relating to WASH Emergencies (for example, by UNHCR, EHNRI, WHO, DRMFSS, UN OCHA)
As necessary, support UNICEF field staff with emergency planning, rapid assessment and immediate response with a focus on both WASH and related Environmental / public health concerns.

Methodology

The consultant will join and work very closely with UNICEF WASH Emergency staff in Addis Ababa (L3, NOB, Consultants), and WASH Project Officers and Emergency Staff in the Field. He/she will also work very closely with the Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit, MoWE, especially concerning the WASH ETF, and with EHNRI relating to AWD/cholera.

Expected Deliverables

Monthly work plan and progress report
Detailed report, prepared with Govt and selected NGOs, on WASH Cluster Performance in 2011 and practical recommendations on how to strengthen it, and UNICEF's related work in particular
Detailed Action Plan and related activity reports, concerning the strengthening of the WASH Cluster and UNICEF as cluster lead, building on the recommendations outlines in Point 2 above.
Systems introduced to monitor and report Cluster performance and UNICEF's responsibilities as Cluster lead.
Standby arrangements (based on NGO partnership agreements), LTAs and prepositioned items in place in order than UNICEF can fulfil its responsibilities as Cluster lead.
Bi-weekly WASH updates (tables, maps and other data) provided to UNICEF, ETF members, UN OCHA, to inform weekly emergency task force meetings.
Regular minutes of WASH ETF meetings detailing agreed actions and related responsibilities.
Notes / information derived from other meetings as listed above (under 'Tasks').
Field support detailed in related trip reports.

Reporting

The consultant will be supervised by Chief of WASH, UNICEF Addis Ababa.

Expected Background and Minimum Experience

Education

Masters in a WASH or Public Health related field

Competency Profile

Minimum of five years emergency, including significant emergency experience; plus:
Experience of working in a multi-sector, multi-partner (UN, Government, NGO) environment;
Experience of operationalizing the WASH Cluster concept;
Experience of WASH in an emergency context, including WASH service delivery and a range of related public health issues, including AWD / cholera
Able to use initiative, analyse complex problems and their underlying causes, and develop practical solutions with a focus on institutions and related capacity and systems
Very strong communication (oral and written)and interpersonal skills
Very strong planning and organisational skills
Able to work under pressure, meeting deadlines
Sufficiently experienced to deploy to the field to support, if necessary lead, an Emergency WASH response

General Conditions:

The Temporary Assistant will work from UNICEF Addis Ababa
The Temporary assistant will be provided with a UNICEF laptop / CDMA. Top up cards for CDMA and a cell phone will be reimbursed up to established cost ceilings.

Please quote the title and reference on the subject line of your e-mail application

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PROGRAMME ASSISTANT – HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC UNIT (MATERNITY REPLACEMENT)
Location :     Nairobi, KENYA

Type of Contract :    Individual Contract
Post Level :    National Consultant
Languages Required : English  
Expected Duration of Assignment :    5 months

Background

Title of Consultancy:Programme Assistant – Human Development and Economic Unit (Maternity Replacement)

Type of Contract: IC – Individual Contract
Duration of the assignment:5 Months
Duty station:Nairobi
Expected places of travel:None
Supervisor:Project Manager, Poverty & Statistics
Anticipated presence at UNDP premises:Full-time presence
Date of Issue:10th October 2011
Closing Date:15th October 2011

Organizational Context
The UNDP Somalia Country Programme is focusing on post conflict recovery and consolidation of peace. The Programme is compost of Rule of Law and Security, Recovery and Sustainable Livelihoods, Governance, Human Development and Economics. The cross cutting areas/projects are HIV/AIDS, ICT, human rights and gender.
The overall objective of the Inclusive Development and Poverty Reduction project under the HDEU Unit is to support the Somali administrations to identify the necessary interventions required to meet basic service delivery functions and attain the MDGs to promote human development and reduce poverty, strengthen institutional capacity and mobilize support for implementation. The project will support the production of the Somalia Human Development Report 2010 and the introduction of the human development course in select universities. The project will also build and strengthen the foundations for a nationally-owned, participatory process to prepare MDG-aligned development strategies and strengthen institutional capacity to achieve development results by helping to build capacity of the Ministry of Planning and line ministries, to create awareness of the need for poverty monitoring and to support the establishment and institutionalization of the Zonal Statistical Offices and Planning and Monitoring Units in the line ministries. The project will assist in piloting MDG-based planning and programming at the local level by strengthening macro-micro linkage for effective decentralization. The project will also support specific outputs on emerging policy issues that have a direct bearing on socio-economic development in Somalia.
HDEU is a growing Unit and consists of the following components:
Human Development: Support to preparation of background papers for human development report and introduction of human development course in some select universities
Capacity Building on Statistics: Support to Setting, strengthening and establishing statistical offices at national, state, regional and district offices, training and on the job training and the development of poverty monitoring systems
MDG Initiatives: Support to advocate on MDGs both at public and policy level, progress reporting on MDGs and MDG-aligned development planning. Objectives of the assignment


•Support formulation of the Unit work plan and strategies and implementation of the work plan
•Effective and efficient financial and operational management, in addition to administrative support to the unit
•Support the preparation of agreements/contracts between UNDP and other implementing partners
•Support to field staff and implementing partners
•Effective and efficient asset management
•Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

Duties and Responsibilities
Scope of work

Supports formulation of the Unit plan and its implementation focusing on achievement of the following results:

•Preparation of draft work plans and effective application of Resource based Management (RBM) tools and establishment of project targets

•Presentation of background information for draft project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements


Provides effective support to management of the Unit and provides administrative support to the project focusing on the achievement of the following results:
•Provide all necessary support as required in terms of administrative and DEX reporting requirements, and all relevant clearance procedures for finance, procurement, recruitment, travel, etc.
•In liaison with the Project Manager and other project team members and with support from the Programme Management Support Team, prepare budget and budget revisions as required; Update and initiate processing of project financial entries in Atlas; ensure transmission of project financial data for inclusion in Atlas;
•Reconcile the records of payments with activities and recommends new disbursements to the Project Manager;
•Under the guidance of the Project Manager and other project team members and in close collaboration with the Procurement Unit, carry out and submit required preparatory work for contracts, tendering, bill of quantities and works, according to UNDP procedures, rules and regulations;
•In close collaboration with the Project Manager and other project team members, monitor all works with the support of the in-country Advisors and project officers in the field;
•Drafts correspondence and reports relevant to the project; contributes to monitoring and evaluation procedures in close collaboration with the Project Coordination Unit, and compiles relevant data as needed.
•Collect, maintain and update data relevant to project areas being supported, maintain work plan information for all programmes;
•Supervise logistical arrangements for visiting missions, ensure briefing kits are compiled, liaise with Field Security Coordination Officer (FSCO) and ensure security clearance and visas are obtained for all staff and consultants traveling to the field.
•Ensureproper filing of all project documentations, both paper and electronic filing
•Provision of guidance to the executing agencies on routine implementation of projects.
•Carry out any other relevant duties requested by the Project Manager

On the financial management side, the programme assistant focuses on the achievement of the following results:
•Review of financial reports from partners and sub-contractors; preparation of budget revisions, review of non-PO vouchers for project inputs and put in Atlas
•Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas.
•Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.
•Facilitation on the payment of Letters of Agreement (LOAs) in liaison with project team leaders
•Creation of requisitions in Atlas for project inputs, register of goods receipt in Atlas.
•Making budget check for requisitions, POs and vouchers.

Supports resource mobilization focusing on achievement of the following results:
•Track and reporting on mobilized resources. Review of contributions agreement, managing contributions in Atlas.

Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:
•Organization of trainings for the operations/ projects staff.
•Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in the project.?
Monitoring and Progress controls

Under the overall guidance of the Senior Economist and reporting to the Project Manager, the Programme Assistant will ensure efficient and effective delivery of the Unit services in close collaboration with the project team and consistent with UNDP rules and regulations. The Programme Assistant provides overall support to the proper implementation of the project. This includes financial and operational support in close collaboration with the Programme Management Support Team (PMST) as well as the Operations and other programme and projects’ staff in the country office. The Programme Assistant will work in close collaboration with the Programme Management Support Unit (PMST), operations, the business development unit, and other programme and projects’ staff in the CO for resolving finance-related issues and exchange of information. The incumbent will also work closely with the other Area-based Project Managers in all regions in Somalia.

Final product/deliverable
Review/approval time
The performance of the contractor will be reviewed on completion of the outputs prior to authorization of payments on a monthly basis.

Competencies
•Minimum 6 years of progressive responsible administrative or project experience.
•Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and advance knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
•Knowledge of Atlas is an advantage
•Work experience within the UN or an NGO is desirable but not a prerequisite.

Language Requirements

•Fluency in English, good written and oral skills

Required Skills and Experience
•Completion of Secondary Education, preferably with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance.
•University Degree in Business or Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences and Social Sciences is desirable but not a requirement

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.

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Program Coordinator (Temporary) - Accra  

This position is based in Accra, Ghana

The area: Advertising Sales

At Google, we believe a salesperson's success depends on the customer's success – and we offer our clients technology solutions to help them grow their business and maximise their return on their marketing investment. This ability requires our Sales team to have varied skills and talents, including thorough knowledge of the advertising business, understanding of complex technologies and the ability to sell effectively. We also have a keen eye for new opportunities and a skill for presenting them effectively to our clients.

The role: Program Coordinator (Temporary)

As a Program Coordinator, your responsibilities will include helping to define, build and execute the Ghana strategy action plan. This role involves significant planning, event management, office and team logistics, partner and client relationship management and outreach.
Responsibilities:

Understand the target market, helping to define program vision and future direction.
Work closely with and maintain healthy relations with various Partners.
Plan and execute outreach and awareness creation initiatives.
Capture and document the Program and its impact.
Provide admin and logistical support to the office and the cross functional team.

Requirements:

BA/BS preferred with a strong academic record.
Strong internet / technical abilities.
Demonstrated capacity for developing and understanding strategy.
Penchant for new technologies and entrepreneurship.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

For immediate consideration, please send a text (ASCII) or HTML version of your resume.

Important: The subject field of your email must include Program Coordinator (Temporary) - Accra

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The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/11/TA103

Title: National Professional Officer, Capacity Building (Position 328137)

Grade: NO-B

Contract type: Temporary appointment

Duration of contract:  Temporary appointment for one year

Currently accepting applications

Duty Station:  Cairo, Egypt

Organization unit: EM Eastern Mediterranean (EM)
Division of Health Protection and Promotion (DHP), Health Education (HED)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
Health education forms an important part of the health promotion initiatives conducted in Member States of the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR). The main goal of health education is to increase knowledge and skills for people to adopt healthy behaviours and attitudes. It focuses on building individual capacities through educational, motivational, skill-building and consciousness-raising techniques. The programme is currently focusing on two key areas: strengthening health education capacity at Ministry of Health and community levels. In order to better support Member States, The Health Education programme (HED) plans to implement two capacity building activities: a course on health education and promotion and a health promotion leadership workshop.
Description of duties:
Purpose of the Post:
To develop and implement a capacity building package/programme for EMR Member States and contribute to the implementation of a regional strategic plan of action on Health Education for the Region.

Organizational Context:
The incumbent will be working under the direct supervision of the Regional Adviser for Health Education (RA/HED), in collaboration with the focal points for health education at national level and under the overall guidance of the Director of Health Protection and Promotion (DHP).

Summary of Assigned Duties:
Under the general supervision of the Director of Health Protection and Promotion Division (DHP) and the direct supervision of the Regional Adviser for Health Education (RA/HED), the incumbent will perform the following assigned duties:
1. Adaptation of a training package on health education and promotion targeting health education managers at national and field workers levels; which involves:

Reviewing :
- Situation analysis report on health education;
- Recommendations of the inter country meeting;
- The training materials;
- The country plans for strengthening health education;
- Adapting and finalizing packaging of training materials for health education course and a health promotion leadership training materials, including finalization of the workshop documents and logistical coordination for delivering the training workshops.

2. Contribute to the implementation of Health Education Workplan in coordination with RA/HED through:
- Supporting the implementation of country plans on health education;
- Submission of progress reports ensuring alignment with the Strategic Plan of the Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office (EMRO);
- Production of health education result for raising awareness, knowledge in selected areas.

3. Support other activities related to project management as requested.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential:
- University Degree in Social Sciences, Education or related field.

Desirable:
- Master Degree in public health specializing in health education communication.

Skills:
Competencies:
1- Communicating in a credible and effective way.
2- Fostering integration and teamwork.
3- Producing results.
4- Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences.
5- Moving forward in a changing environment.

Functional Skills and knowledge:
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of health education and related disciplines.
- In depth knowledge of modern management principles and practices with specific emphasis on program management, implementation and evaluation.
- Practical knowledge and skills in planning, implementation, budgeting and evaluation of project; strong analytical, planning and operational and technology skills.
- Mature judgment, strong technical, analytical and conceptual skills; demonstrated ability to assess, analyze, synthesize and provide recommendations on key technical issues.
- Strong professional oral and writing skills, including the development of reports, oral presentations, and technical/persuasive documents for consideration at the highest levels of the organization.

Other Skills (e.g. IT):
- Demonstrated ability to effectively use a computer and utilize software programs such as Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Other IT skills and knowledge of other software programs such as Visio, Microsoft SharePoint and Project will be an asset.
Experience:
Essential:
- At least 2 years experience of field work in the area of health education.
Languages:
- Excellent knowledge of English and Arabic.
- Knowledge of French would be an asset
Additional Information:
POST IS OPEN FOR LOCAL RECRUITMENT ONLY. APPLICANTS MUST BE NATIONAL OF THE COUNTRY OF ASSIGNMENT.

Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates.

Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered.

A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminatory tool.

Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.

Candidates will be interviewed using a competency-based approach.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
EGP 213,505 at single rate

A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

AJS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND AJS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS. SOME EMPLOYERS MAY ACKNOWLEDGE YOUR APPLICATION.

External Job Title    Perfect Plant Change Lead-Tanzania
AutoReqId    25660BR
Function    Supply
Type of Job    Secondment
Country    Tanzania
External Job Description    
Duration / Timing
Secondment – 6 months
Job Description
Level: L4b
Reports To: Manufacturing Support Director – East / South Africa

Context/Scope:

Diageo has recently acquired a new business in Tanzania and is looking to integrate all Manufacturing sites within Diageo’s way of Manufacturing Excellence as a priority in H2

This role will play a key role in achieving and ensuring our manufacturing excellence programme is rolled out to all areas of our business in Tanzania and East Africa.

The post holder will align and champion perfect plant launch programs on the sites and ensure all necessary stakeholders are engaged effectively.

Dimensions:
a) Financial
This role is important to the achievement of the overall Africa region business plans by introducing and implementing Diageo Manufacturing Excellence standards across the 3 sites

They will lead the change teams to propose and implement improvement initiatives to bring the sites up to Diageo Manufacturing excellence standards

b) Market Complexity
This role will operate on the 3 sites in Tanzania as well as interacting at a Manufacturing hub level with other support functions. Specific sites are in Tanzania (Dar, Mwanza and Moshi)

c) Leadership Responsibilities
This role will lead the change teams across all areas of the sites eg. Brewing, Operational Engineering, Packaging and Utilities. Working with the site management this role will deliver the Tanzania PP implementation programmes during 2011 and may have up to ten change agents reporting to them.

d) Timing / Logistics
This role is for max 6 months starting Sep 2011 and will be based in Tanzania during the transformations.

Purpose of Role
Lead the site though the mini-T process (support in the identification of opportunities and the delivery through the site teams in transforming the manufacturing processes), train change agents in lean principles and manage and coordinate the change team
Coach and develop operations management in their roles to enable the delivery of the manufacturing excellent.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities

1.        Identify opportunities within processes for site

2.        Deliver pilot transformation for site

3.        Deliver training to change agents

4.        Develop a change lead from  site team of change agents.

5.        Be part of a worldwide network of change agents sharing best practice and learning from each other.


Qualifications and Experience Required
Experience of leading PP Mini-T processes
Desirable
3-5 years Packaging / Brewing / Distilling knowledge
or/and 3-5 years Asset care knowledge
Change management

Barriers to Success in Role
Lack of ability to influence personnel in the site or manufacturing hub.
Insufficient drive and resilience to achieve results.
Lack of ability to challenge the status quo and drive change through facilitation and coaching.
Lack of ability to prioritise, balance meeting targets and standards with pragmatism and reality.
Inability to generate respect as a guru in manufacturing excellence

Travel immobility

Recruiting Coordinator (Temporary) - Johannesburg  

This position is based in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The area: Human Resources, Recruiting

Google Staffing is responsible for developing strategies to hire exceptionally talented people. This includes providing clients and candidates with enticing and compelling experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. We're focused on building a scalable operation while working closely with management to develop creative, innovative solutions that support the company's growth.

The role: Recruiting Coordinator (Temporary)

As a Recruiting Coordinator, you are responsible for the administration of employment processes in accordance with Google's hiring guidelines and policies. You will provide support to the Staffing function in various customer-serving aspects of employment from coordinating/scheduling all phases of interviews through the offer process. In this role you will interact with Recruiters, Hiring Managers, and potential candidates/applicants. You contribute to the overall success of the Staffing group by providing a high level of customer service and quality throughout the Recruiting Process.

This is an 11 month temporary contract offered through Adecco.
Responsibilities:

Help multiple areas of the recruiting process, including scheduling interviews, organizing travel arrangements for candidates, reserving conference rooms, processing expense reports, and preparing offer letters.
Create and distribute employment-related correspondence, such as applications, forms, offer letters, and orientation materials. Also responsible for initiation of background investigations.
Maintain responsibility for entry, maintenance, and integrity of data in ATS and producing ad hoc recruiting reports.
Communicate professionally, tactfully, and with the utmost diplomacy at all times, treating all candidates with dignity and respect. Maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
Participate on process development and process improvement teams.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred, with at least 2 years of HR or recruiting-related experience.
Experience with recruiting information/applicant tracking systems a plus.
Exceptional customer service focus, including attention to producing quality results.
Proven ability to consistently and positively contribute in a high-paced, changing work environment with the ability to prioritize multiple functions and tasks and manage work time efficiently.
Self-directed, detail-oriented problem-solver with a burning desire to contribute to the organization's reputation and success.
PC proficiency in MS Office, including Word and Excel.
Strong communication, interpersonal, teamwork, and organizational skills with superior verbal and written communication skills, fluency in English essential (fluency in French a plus).

For immediate consideration, please send a text (ASCII) or HTML version of your resume.

Temporary Vacancy Announcement     


Ref.: HRSS/11/06/0920 G-6

Meeting Services Assistant

TVA Grade Level


Functional Title

Economic Commission for Africa /Publications and Conference management Section/ Division of Administration

Department/Office/Division CONFERENCE

Occupational Group G5, G6 & Externals

Open to (Current Grade of Applicant)


Service/Section Publications & Conference Management Section (PCMS)

Estimated Starting Date Immediately

Duty Station Addis Ababa

Possibility of Extension YES

Duration Six Months

Open to External Candidates? YES

This position is for local recruitment. External applicants will be considered only when no suitable internal candidates are identified. If an external candidate is selected, his/her appointment will be subject to a passing the United Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT).  The candidate is responsible for any travel expenses incurred in order to take the examination at the duty station.

Please note that external candidates are generally not entitled to be appointed at the advertised level of this temporary vacancy and therefore will be graded in accordance with the current recruitment guidelines.  This means that the grade may be at a lower level than that of the advertised level of the post

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Under the overall guidance of the Chief of PCMS and the direct supervision of the Head of Conference Coordination Unit (CCU), the incumbent will perform the following duties: Assist planning requirements for events being scheduled at the United Nations Conference Centre as well as ECA Sub Regional Offices and other locations. The incumbent will be specifically responsible for the following:
(i) Based on the Monthly Events Schedule, liaise with internal and external clients of UNCC regarding planning, procedural and organizational arrangements for meetings
(ii) Maintain database of meetings, ensure publishing of monthly list of meetings and their individual requirements and produce reports on monthly statistics of meetings held at UNCC and away from headquarters;
(iii) Allocate conference facilities and meeting rooms;
(iv) Generate various management reports and undertake client satisfaction surveys, analyze data and share results with Supervisor
(v) Frequently communicate with clients through memos, telephone, e-mails, faxes, etc and check accuracy of entries in e-Meets,
(vi) Update the Monthly/Weekly Events Schedule regularly, distribute the list of meetings to all stakeholders including in-house and outside organizers as well as Conference Service staff, prepare monthly statistics of meetings for past, current and future years;  
(vii) Make the required arrangements for catering, seating arrangements, etc and ensure that all required services, including the distribution of documents, are available in order for meetings/conferences to convene according to the schedule;  
(viii) Respond to queries from clients and perform all administrative duties at CCU.

COMPETENCIES
Professionalism- Knowledge of the Organization’s conference policies, procedures and practices. Ability to research, select, organize and summarize information required for the preparation of meetings. Show pride in work and achievements; demonstrate professional competence and mastery of subject matter; be conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observe deadlines and achieve results; show persistence and motivation when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remain calm in stressful situations. Commit to implementing the gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work: ability to follow up on meetings and logistics arrangements; increased independence in processing of work and follow-up actions; demonstrated initiative in the identification and resolution of issues/problems.

Planning and organizing- Develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identify priority activities and assignment; adjust priorities as required; allocate appropriate amount of tine and resources for completing work; foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning; monitor and adjust plans and actions as necessary; use time efficiently.

Client orientation- Consider all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seek to see things from clients’ point of view; establish and maintain productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identify clients’ needs and match them to appropriate solutions; monitor ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keep clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meet timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education: High school diploma or equivalent and training in relevant areas of conference servicing and secretarial duties is required. First University Degree is an advantage.
Experience: At least six years of progressively responsible experience in the field of conference planning and servicing activities, administration, human resources management or other related field required. Experience in application of policies, procedures and practices for UN Conferences is desirable. Office Management acquaintance through progressively responsible work position in a public institution is an advantage.
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. Knowledge of the other official language is an advantage.
Other skills: Proficiency in MS Word, Excel is required. Knowledge of IMIS is an advantage.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

1.Cover Letter

2.Personal History Profile (PHP)

3.Signed PAS (Period: 2009-1010 or latest available)

4.Other Supportive Documents


Note:
The selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.

For information on the provision for special post allowance, please refer to ST/AI/1999/17.

Temporary Vacancy Announcement    
 
Duty Station:
    Niamey, Niger
Organizational Unit:
    Sub-Regional Office for West Africa

Start date:
    As soon as possible

Post Title/Level:
    P5, Economic Affairs Officer

Duration of Assignment:
    Three MonthsTVA number:
    HRSS/10/12/2386 (Re-Issuance) 
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:
This post is located in the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Sub regional Office for West Africa (SRO-WA) in Niamey, Niger.Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Director of the Sub regional Office for West Africa, the Senior Economic Affairs Officer is responsible for the following duties:    Leads or participates in the formulation, organization and management of mandated programmes on macroeconomic policy and sustainable development and the formulation of possible strategies, policies and actions for adoption by the sub regional community.
    Leads or participates in the identification of new or emerging macroeconomic policy and sustainable development issues of potential concern to the sub regional community, particularly those of a regional or global nature, and designs and develops programmes to address them.
    Supervises a team of staff economists undertaking this work.
    Commissions macroeconomic policy and sustainable development studies and analyses that cannot be undertaken internally.
    Conceives, plans and manages expert group meetings, seminars and similar consultations that contribute to the finalization of the SRO-WA outputs.
    Finalizes reports on macroeconomic policy and sustainable development for issuance by the SRO-WA.
    Prepares speeches for senior staff and makes presentations on economic issues for specialist or non-specialist audiences.
    Provides direct substantive support on macroeconomic policy and sustainable development issues to intergovernmental bodies (such as the ECOWAS Commission, UEMOA and MRU) by offering strategic advice, giving technical guidance and assisting in developing a consensus.
    Manages the SRO-WA contribution to the preparation and management of meetings of intergovernmental bodies.
    Represents SRO-WA at international, regional and national meetings on macroeconomic policy and sustainable development issues.
    Develops and maintains relations with senior officials of member governments, Regional Economic Communities and ensures a response to requests for advice and/or assistance on macroeconomic policy and sustainable development issues and policies.
    Negotiates with donor and recipient governments on technical assistance programmes and projects.
    Organizes and coordinates cooperation among Member States on macroeconomic policy and sustainable development programmes or issues.
    Leads or participates in technical cooperation missions.
    Functions as the head of an organizational unit.
    Contributes to the formulation of the medium-term plan, the programme of work and the budget of SRO-WA and participates in the formulation of the organization's overall programme of work and other similar endeavours.
    Attends to various administrative matters concerning the sub regional office.
    Performs other related duties as required.CompetenciesProfessionalism:  Ability to apply economic theories and concepts in the areas of macroeconomics, economic development and sustainable development. Ability to conduct independent research on macroeconomics and sustainable development, determine suitability, validity and accuracy of data provided by different sources. Ability to develop sub-regional macroeconomic and sustainable development policies and make recommendations on their implementation. In depth knowledge of macroeconomic policy and sustainable development issues on the African continent, especially in the ECOWAS sub region.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.Teamwork:  Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.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.Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.Qualifications:Education:     Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.  Experience:  A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in macroeconomic policy, economic development and sustainable development analysis, policy formulation, application of economic principles in development programmes or related area. Demonstrated experience working on macroeconomics and sustainable development issues in West Africa and extensive knowledge about the socio-economic development challenges of the ECOWAS region.   Language:    Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
A copy of a Personal History Profile (PHP) and of the latest e-PAS should be attached to the application for internal candidates.External candidates are advised to submit the hard copy of their Personal History Profile (PHP) or P11 with a cover letter expressing their interest for the position.APPOINTMENT AGAINST THIS TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT DOES NOT CARRY ANY EXPECTATION OF RENEWAL OR CONVERSION TO ANY OTHER TYPE OF APPOINTMENT.THE SECRETARY-GENERAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO APPOINT THE SELECTED CANDIDATE AT ONE LEVEL BELOW THAT OF THE POST ADVERTISED.PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/11/TA70

Title: Medical Officer - HIV

Grade: P4

Contract type: Temporary appointment

Duration of contract:  5 Months

Duty Station:  Juba, Sudan

Organization unit: EM Eastern Mediterranean (EM)
ASD/DCD

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
Sudan is the country with the highest estimated burden of HIV in the Eastern Mediterranean Region of WHO(EMR). The WHO Country Sub-Office in Juba provides technical support to the HIV Directorate of The Ministry of Health of the Government of South Sudan to strengthen the health sector response to the HIV epidemic. WHO support focuses on HIV care and treatment, prevention of HIV in the health sector, HIV testing and counseling and HIV surveillance.
Sudan is beneficiary of (global funds to fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria), GFATM grants for the HIV Program. WHO has been entrusted to support the implementation of these grants as sub-recipient. To strengthen the WHO Country Sub-Office and to fulfill this role, an international professional staff is to be recruited to manage GFATM grant implementation for WHO as sub recipient and to provide technical support to the health sector response with particular emphasis on the HIV care and treatment component of the National AIDS Programme.
Description of duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Head of WHO Country Sub-Office in Juba with program and technical direction from ASD Unit at the Regional Office, the incumbent will lead the efforts of WHO in providing technical support to the government and national partners in planning, implementing and monitoring programs to scale up HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment in line with set objectives and standards. He/She will work in association with UN and other partner agencies, in particular with the principal recipient of the GFATM grant.
1- Monitor the implementation of WHO work plans in support of the national HIV prevention, care and treatment program;
2- Monitor implementation of GFATM HIV grant supported activities as per agreements with the principal recipient;
3- Develop progress reports on GFATM grant implementation as required from WHO as GFATM grant sub-recipient;
4- Identify technical support needs of the HIV directorate of MoH/GOSS in relation to the health sector response to HIV and mobilize technical assistance;
5- Advocate with partners and other funding organizations to ensure funds exist to deliver the Strategic Plan for the HIV Response and support the Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM), the HIV Directorate and South Sudan AIDS Commission (South Sudan Aids Communication) in its resource mobilization activities;
6- Generate regular reports to the Head of Office, WHO Representative and EMRO on program implementation covering financial and technical aspects and identifying progress, weaknesses and recommendations for strengthening the program.
7- Ensure coordination and information sharing between WHO and other international organizations with regard to support to the HIV Directorate and SSAC.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential:
University degree in medicine with master degree in public health, epidemiology or related
field.
Desirable:
Training courses in the field of HIV/AIDS and programme management, monitoring and evaluation.
Skills:
Competencies:
1) Fostering integration and teamwork.
2) Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond.
3) Producing quality results
4) Promoting WHO's position in health leadership
5) Moving forward in a changing environment

Functional Skills and Knowledge
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Good writing skills.

Other Skills (e.g. IT): Mastering of basic office software applications; Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Access. Ability to use different search engines and epidemiology software packages.
Experience:
Essential:
At least 7 years experience in HIV health sector programme management and implementation at
the national and international levels including at least 2 years experience in GFATM grant management and implementation;

Desirable:
Experience in working in the Region and in emergencies.
Languages:
Excellent knowlegde of written and spoken English.
Additional Information:
- Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates.

- Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered.

- A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminatory tool.

- Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice (this could be the base for rosters)

- Candidates will be interviewed using a competency based approach.

- Other entitlements will be determined based on the length of assignment

- In view of the current security situation, Juba has been declared a non-family duty station; i.e. dependants are not allowed to visit or reside with the staff member at the duty station. Accordingly, the Special Operations Approach (SOA) will apply. For each SOA duty station, an administrative place of assignment (APA) is designated where the family may be installed. The salary, post adjustment, benefits and allowances will generally be based on the approved APA, which in this case will be Cairo/Nairobi/Kampala, as applicable.

- In addition, the staff member will receive a Special Operations Living Allowance (SOLA), which is a monthly lump sum representing the Organization's contribution towards the staff member's living expenses at the SOA duty station.

- Please note that the SOA status may change to reflect developments in the security situation. This, in turn, may affect the staff member's compensation package.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
67395.-USD at single rate
72373.-USD with primary dependants     

Post Adjustment: as applicable % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website by clicking the "Apply Button". The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.

Vacancy Notice No: EMRO/11/TA76

Title: Technical Officer (Position No. 327432)

Grade: P4

Contract type: Temporary appointment

Duration of contract:  6 Months


Duty Station:  Wau, Sudan

Organization unit: EMCO Countries (EM_ACO) /
EM_SUD WHO Representative's Office, Sudan (EM_SUD)
Emergency and Humanitarian Action (EHA) / Assistant Regional Director (ARD)

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
The overall objective of the programme is to reduce excess morbidity and mortality resulting from communicable and non-communicable diseases in Southern Sudan. The programme will focus on the early detection and timely containment of outbreaks of diseases with epidemic potential, the prevention and control of diseases targeted for elimination and eradication as well as other 'neglected diseases' and other diseases surveillance system, using the recently adopted strategy of Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) and the introduction of the WHO 'STEPS' approach for the surveillance and control of communicable diseases.
Description of duties:
The incumbent will work with local authorities and the Ministry of Health, Government of Southern Sudan to scale up the activities of EHA programmes. Under the general supervision of the Head of Office and general guidance of WHO, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
1. Provide technical advice to the national and state level health authorities on implementation and expansion of IDSR system;
2. Facilitate the development, review and adaptation of diverse technical materials including guidelines, manuals, protocols and training materials to ensure standardization of reporting and disease prevention and control activities;
3. Focus on the disease control, regular situation analysis of communicable diseases, especially epidemic prone diseases, reporting on national trends and making regular evaluations;
4. Facilitate collaboration with partners and stakeholders and build partnerships for planning and resource mobilization for implementation of disease control activities in the country;
5. Provide technical assistance to country epidemic preparedness and rapid containment training, planning, and assessment;
6. Support the strengthening and expansion of the Early Warning Alert and Response Network (EWARN) system through the implementation of the IDSR system in the country;
7. Provide technical oversight to epidemiologists/public health coordinators at national and state levels on integrated disease surveillance and response activities;
8. Supervise and provide guidance for the outbreak surveillance system partners and team in Southern Sudan including the Outbreak Control Task Force;
9. Initiate project proposals on WHO's response and be involved in the preparation of joint proposals for the health sector, including involvement in the Common Humanitarian Funding (CHF);
10. Prepare situation analysis reports (with adequate frequency) and assist WR/Head of Office in the dissemination of public health information and concerns; support media and communication activities as needed;
11. Work closely with inter-country bodies and the EHA team to coordinate epidemic response, brief and assist in-coming technical experts in their missions, and work as an integral member of the WHO Country Team;
12. Coordinate with other UN health agencies as well as implementing agencies (NGOs) in Southern Sudan to ensure close consultation and coordination of the programs of health workers in communicable disease control.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: University degree in Medicine and master's degree in public health.
Desirable: Training in health emergency management in large populations and basic epidemiology
Skills:
Competencies:
1. Building and promoting partnerships across the organization and beyond;
2. Communicating in an effective way;
3. Fostering integration and team work;
4. Moving forward in a changing environment;
5. Ensuring the effective use of resources.

Functional Skills and Knowledge:
- Knowledge in public health problems and basic epidemiology
- Knowledge of the various aspects of communicable diseases control and problems related to health sector development
- Capacity to provide leadership for technical and managerial purposes

Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Good knowledge of computer software programmes (Word, Excel and Power Point).
Experience:
Essential: At least 7 years of experience, combined at the national and international levels, in managing communicable diseases, in disease surveillance and in related programmes.
Desirable: Experience with UN or NGOs in communicable diseases, especially during emergencies in difficult and insecure circumstances in developing countries.
Languages:
Excellent knowledge of English. Good knowledge of Arabic is an asset.
Additional Information:
- Applicants are kindly requested to pay attention to the screening questions as they will be used to screen out unqualified candidates.
- Only qualified applicants with the relevant experience will be considered.
- A written test/presentation and interviews will be used as a form of screening. The written test might be used as an eliminatory tool.
- Other similar positions at the same level may be filled from this vacancy notice.
- Candidates will be interviewed using a competency based approach.
- Other entitlements will be determined based on the length of assignment.

Note: In view of the current security situation, South Sudan has been declared a non-family duty station; i.e. dependants are not allowed to visit or reside with the staff member at the duty station. Accordingly, the Special Operations Approach (SOA) will apply. For each SOA duty station, an administrative place of assignment (APA) is designated where the family may be installed. The salary, post adjustment, benefits and allowances will generally be based on the approved APA, which in this case will be Cairo, Egypt.

In addition, the staff member will receive a Special Operations Living Allowance (SOLA), which is a monthly lump sum representing the Organization's contribution towards the staff member's living expenses at the SOA duty station.

Please note that the SOA status may change to reflect developments in the security station. This, in turn, may affect the staff member's compensation package.

Annual salary: (Net of tax)
67395.00 USD at single rate
72373.00 USD with primary dependants     Post Adjustment: 36.70 % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

A written test and interviews may be used as a form of screening

Post Adjustment: as applicable % of the above figure(s). This percentage is to be considered as indicative since variations may occur each month either upwards or downwards due to currency exchange rate fluctuations or inflation.

Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website by clicking the "Apply Button". The system provides instructions for online application procedures.

All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.

Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Procurement Associate- Maternity replacement (Local position), Kenya


I. Position Information

Job Title: Procurement Associate- Maternity replacement

Type of Contract: Temporary Appointment

Duration: Six Months

Reports to: Procurement Specialist

Current Grade: ICS-6

II. Organizational Context

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Procurement Specialist, the Procurement Associate supports the leadership in execution of procurement services in CO ensuring their effectiveness, transparency and integrity. The Procurement Associate promotes a client-focused, quality and results- oriented approach in the Unit.

The Procurement Associate works in close collaboration with the operations programme and project teams in the CO and UNDP HQs staff for resolving complex procurement-related issues and information delivery.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

ï± Administration and implementation of operational strategies ï± Organization of procurement processes ï± Provides key input to sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools ï± Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing

* Ensures administration and implementation of the operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

ï± Full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies; implementation of the effective internal control, proper functioning of a client-oriented procurement management system. ï± Provision of researched information for formulation and implementation of contract strategy and strategic procurement in the CO including tendering processes and evaluation, managing the contract and contractor, legal considerations and payment conditions, sourcing strategy, supplier selection and evaluation, quality management, e-procurement introduction.

* Organizes procurement processes for CO, DEX projects and at the request of other Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results:

ï± Organization of procurement processes including preparation and conduct of RFQs, ITBs or RFPs, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals, their evaluation, negotiation of certain conditions of contracts in full compliance with UNDP rules and regulations. ï± Preparation of Purchase orders and contracts in and outside Atlas, preparation of Recurring Purchase orders for contracting of services,. Buyers profile in Atlas. ï± Review of procurement processes conducted by projects; submissions to the Contract, Asset and Procurement Committee (CAP) and Regional Advisory Committee on Procurement (RACP). ï± Implementation of the internal control system which ensures that Purchase orders are duly prepared and dispatched. Timely corrective actions on POs with budget check errors and other problems. ï± Preparation of cost-recovery bills in Atlas for the procurement services provided by UNDP to other Agencies. ï± Organization of joint procurement processes for the UN Agencies in line with the UN reform.

3.Provides key input to sourcing strategy and e-procurement tools focusing on achievement of the following results:

ï± update of the rosters of suppliers, providing vendor/contractor evaluations as appropriate. implementation of supplier selection and evaluation.

4.Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:

ï± Provides advice and support to colleagues, and sub-office on as appropriate. ï± Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

IV. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall CO efficiency in procurement. Accurate analysis and presentation of information, well- organized transparent procurement processes ensure client satisfaction and timely delivery of UNDP programmes/ projects.

V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Functional Competencies:

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases ï± Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis ï± Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things ï± Documents innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures ï± Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position ï± Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks ï± Identifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates same in own work ï± Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning ï± Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

Level 1.1: Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change ï± Documents 'best practices' in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system ï± Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions

Design and Implementation of Management Systems

Level 1.1: Data gathering and implementation of management systems ï± Uses information/databases/other management systems ï± Provides inputs to the development of simple system components ï± Makes recommendations related to work procedures and implementation of management systems

Client Orientation

Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships ï± Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion ï± Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines ï± Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients ï± Responds to client needs promptly

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

Level 1.1: Gathering and disseminating information ï± Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems ï± Prepares timely inputs to reports

Core Competencies:

ï± Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
ï± Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment ï± Self-development, initiative-taking ï± Acting as a team player and facilitating team work ï± Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively ï± Creating synergies through self-control ï± Managing conflict ï± Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member. ï± Informed and transparent decision making

UNDP Procurement Certification programme

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Secondary Education with specialized training in procurement. University Degree in Business or Public Administration would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

6 years of progressively responsible administrative experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), advance knowledge of automated procurement systems, experience in handling of web based management systems.

Language Requirements: Fluency in written and spoken English.

"Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit electronic application by visiting http://jobs.undp.org/.

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Education Specialist (Temporary Appointment), Bangui, Central African Republic

Education Specialist (Temporary Appointment - Level 3: 10 months)

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

It is a humanitarian and development UN agency

Location: Central African Republic (the) - Duty Station: Bangui

Terns of Reference:

L'éducation spécialiste mettra en application la méthodologie de suivi des projets et pratiquera les différents types d'évaluation : évaluation diagnostique, évaluation des processus, évaluation des produits et évaluation de l'impact.

Activité et Taches

Sous la supervision du Chef de Section, le consultant exécutera les taches suivantes :

(i) Supervise et coordonne l'exécution les plans d'action et les budgets au niveau des bureaux des zones et veille à la conformité des activités par rapport aux QZIPs. Etablit des rapports mensuels sur l'état d'avancement en identifiant les contraintes et proposant des solutions ;

(ii) Etablit mensuellement un rapport sur le suivi de l'ensemble des projets (budget, résultats, rapports aux donateurs, DCT, PCA) ;

(iii) Participe à toutes les réunions programmatiques avec les partenaires et à tous les évènements éducatifs en RCA ;

(iv) Effectue des missions conjointes avec les responsables du MEN ;

(v) Evalue les rapports intermédiaires et finaux des ONG dans le cadre des PCA ;

(vi) Participe à l'élaboration des normes EAEAF au niveau ministériel et académique ;

(vii) Participe à toutes les activités du programme en appui aux chefs de projet.

Résultats attendus

(i) La réponse au secteur de l'éducation dans les bureaux de Zone de Bossangoa et Kaga-Bandora est rationnalisée ;

(ii) Le suivi des activités du programme éducation est systématisé ;

(iii) L'évaluation des processus, des produits et des effets est systématique ;

(iv) Les indicateurs de performance de la Section Education sont améliorés.

Durée: 10 mois

QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES

* Titulaire d'un Master en sciences de l'éducation, Sociologie, Anthropologie, Psychologie ;
* Avoir une expérience solide et continue d'au moins 05 ans dans la planification et la gestion de programmes de développement avec une expérience pratique dans le suivi et l'évaluation ;
* Avoir une expérience dans le domaine de l'éducation en situation d'urgence et post urgence ;
* Excellente maîtrise du français parlé et écrit et bonne connaissance de l'anglais ;
* Etre immédiatement disponible.

COMPETENCES REQUISES

* Connaissance des développements actuels dans les domaines de l'éducation, de la planification, suivi et évaluation des programmes ;
* Avoir un esprit d'analyse, une facilité de synthèse, une aisance dans la communication écrite et orale, d'importantes capacités d'adaptation ;
* Avoir des capacités de planification, de rigueur, de méthodologie et de synthèse ;
* Avoir de bonnes connaissances en informatique (Logiciels bureautiques—traitement de texte, tableur et base de données, Publisher, Adobe Photoshop) ;
* Capacité prouvée de travailler dans un environnement multiculturel et de développer des relations professionnelles au sein de l'organisation et avec les partenaires.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send their applications, updated CV, UN P11 documentation.


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Communication for Development Officers: Temporary Appointments (NO-A) 3 Positions, Bangui, Bossangoa et Kaga Bandoro, Central African Republic

Kaga-Bandoro

Central African Republic;    Central Africa;

Communication for Development;

Human Resources

Communication for Development Officers: Temporary Appointments (NO-A) 3 Positions

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

It is a humantarian and development UN agency

Location: Central African Republic (the) - Positions based: in Bangui, Bossangoa et Kaga Bandoro

Terms of Reference:

Planifier conjointement avec les CPS des préfectures couvertes par le bureau de Bossangoa, Bangui et Kaga Bandoro les activités de mobilisation sociale suivant les orientations du niveau central lors des campagnes de masses (polio, rougeole, MILDE, FJ, SME…), et accompagner la mise en œuvre

Appuyer l´élaboration des plans intégrés de communication (routine et campagnes) dans les préfectures SASDE et accompagner sa mise en œuvre intensive en relation avec l´offre du paquet intégré des services à haut impact et les agendas des campagnes

Former et accompagner les réseaux communautaires (ONG, organisations communautaires, relais communautaires) dans les préfectures SASDE pour une meilleure participation dans la promotion des pratiques familiales essentielle au niveau des ménages

Collecter, compiler, analyser et disséminer les données sur les interventions de communication de sorte à produire les informations nécessaires pour la planification et la mise en œuvre des interventions sur le terrain (utilisation de l´outil de suivi des activités de C4D recommandé par le BR).

QUALIFICATIONS ET COMPETENCES REQUISES A CE POSTE:

EDUCATION

Diplôme de niveau universitaire (au moins une Licence) en communication, sciences sociales et autres domaines équivalents.

EXPEREINCE PROFESSIONNELLE:

Au moins 1 à 2 années d´expérience professionnelle avec les institutions gouvernementales, les ONGs et les organisations communautaires dans le domaine de la communication pour le changement de comportement (planification et gestion des activités de communication pour le changement de comportement).

Expérience en marketing social constitue un atout.

LANGUES

Français parlé et écrit est essential.

Connaissance de l´anglais constitue un atout.

Sango parlé indispensable.

COMPETENCES

* Lobbying, negotiation, coordination, presentation orale et capacité de mobilization
* Capacités excellentes de négociation interpersonnelle, diplomatie, tact et sens des relations multiculturelles
* Sensible aux besoins des populations les plus démunies et forte orientation vers les interventions visant à réduire les iniquités
* Excellente capacité de synthèse et de rédaction de rapports
* Bonne capacité en informatique.

DUREE DE CONTRAT: 11 mois.

How to apply

Interested candidates should send ther application, motivatiomn letter, updated CV/UNP11 documentation.

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Child Survival and Development Officer (Temporary Appointment), Central African Republic

Child Survival and development Officer (Temporary Appointment - Level 2)

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)

It is a UN humanitarina and development agency

Location: Central African Republic (the)

Terms of Reference:

Provide technical support to district-based ACSD micro planning activities in at least 2 districts with focus on identifying the most deprived groups and designing appropriate responses to reach them

Monitor ACSD supply provision (inventory of ACSD supply, update of needs, order and follow up distribution up to the end user)

Supervise the implementation of ACSD activities micro planned at the district level in at least 2 districts (training of health workers and community workers, supervision of activities within the district jointly with the district health team, monitoring of interventions according to district ACSD micro plans)

Organize regular meeting with partners (WHO, UNFPA, UE/9FED) under the leadership of relevant national directorates within the Ministry of Health national counterparts to keep update

Follow up ACSD-focused PCAs signed with NGOs in the country.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES required to perform the duties of the post:

EDUCATION

At least a Bachelor Degree in public health, nutrition or equivalent degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least three years of progressively responsible professional work experience with Government Institutions, local and national civil society, at national or international level, in institutional development, national policy issues, national strategies and public consultation.

(LANGUAGES

Fluency in French is essential, both written and spoken. Fluency in English is highly beneficial.

COMPETENCIES

* Strong lobbying, co-ordination, oral presentation and leadership skills
* Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, diplomacy, tact and a sense of multi-cultural understanding are essential
* Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations, as well as gender and diversity issues
* Analytical and planning skills
* Excellent oral and written reporting skills
* Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.

The Temporary Appointment is for a period of 12 months. Interested candidates are requested to send their applications along with updated CV/ P11 document.
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Peace and Development Advisor, N'Djamena, Chad

Background

Post context

The post of Peace and Development Advisor (PDA) is a key position, providing both policy level advice and guidance to the UN Resident Coordinator and the UN Country Team, and also direct hands-on work to liaise with national counter parts, including the Office of the National Mediator, other relevant national institutions and civil society organizations as well as relevant international actors. Working alongside national counterparts at different levels the PDA is expected to bring international expertise and networks, and as necessary build capacity among national counterparts, with a view to the sustainability and conflict sensitivity of the interventions. The PDA is also expected to maintain linkages with broader work and initiatives of the global UN system, as well as other key international players in the country.

Country context

Chad has experienced three decades of civil war and recurrent instability with significant impact on the Chadian social fabric. The cohabitation between different ethnic groups in different communities has become tense and distrustful, with violence being used as a privileged means of conflict resolution.

This permanent state of instability has led to the structural militarization of society and of the State. For the past three decades, the defense and security forces have played a significant, albeit often negative, role in the political system and have placed a disproportionate burden on the State budget, taking away from the Government's ability to adequately provide social services to the population .This situation diverted the national defense and security forces from their institutional vocation of security-providers and made them sources of conflicts.

Because of the existence of armed conflicts in the neighboring countries, notably in Sudan and in the Central African Republic and because of the permeability of its borders, the Chadian territory has often been used by armed groups as a rear base for operations with criminal purpose making internal security extremely difficult to manage. The situation created by conflicts in the eastern Sudanese regions of Darfur accentuated insecurity and vulnerability of the populations in eastern Chad. The lack of State authority in significant portions of the country and high levels of impunity have made communities more vulnerable to violence and injustice. These dynamics have eroded fundamental structures which underlie social cohesion and peaceful coexistence between communities.

The local, legislative and presidential elections to be held in 2011 constitute a major challenge for the democratization of the country. The deterioration of the population's socio economic situation, the current pre-electoral period, MINURCAT's withdrawal and the failure of the rebellion increase the risk of instability in Chad in the coming period. Slow implementation of chapter 4 of the 13th August political agreement, is an additional factor of instability. On the other hand there are some clear signs that the Government is willing to engage into a national dialogue on reconciliation. The latter is a very important dynamic let alone that it will focus on the country as a whole.

In this context, United Nations assistance may be necessary for the prevention and resolution of potential conflicts and would have to focus on strengthening the capacities of the UNCT, including the Resident Coordinator/Resident Representative's Office, as well as those of national institutions and civil society Organizations involved in conflict prevention and resolution.

Policy and Advisory duties

The Peace and Development Advisor will provide analysis and strategic advice to the UN Resident Coordinator (UN RC) and help link initiatives in a systematic fashion in collaboration with the UN system and national counterparts. The PDA will also advise on political and security developments, including the national reconciliation process and advise on options to address challenges and seize opportunities in both tracks. The PDA will establish and maintain relationships with key players at an appropriate level, both at national and local level.

The PDA will work to support the UNDP component of conflict sensitivity, national reconciliation and local conflict mitigation mechanisms. The UNDP component aims to enhance national and local-level capacities to effectively bolster cohesion in multi-ethnic and multi-religious communities. The PDA will also help support relevant ministries, associations, municipalities and civil society to advance a conflict transformation system at local and national levels and ensure that informal mechanisms for dialogue and dispute settlement, including mediation, are also available to local communities.

The Peace and Development Advisor will work under direct supervision of the UN Resident Coordinator / UNDP Resident Representative and, for activities related to the UNDP component will work closely with the UNDP Country Director and UNDP Country Office staff. He/she will cooperate with UNCT members and Government officials, multilateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully implement sustainable interventions in this area.

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key functions:

a) Contribute strategically to ongoing or new conflict prevention opportunities and strengthen national capacity for conflict prevention. Develop and implement a capacity building plan on conflict prevention and resolution and ensure that programs being elaborated and implemented by the UNCT are conflict-sensitive;

b) With regard to the national counterparts, liaise with the relevant counterparts in the Government, including the Office of the National Mediator and the Ministry of Planning, other relevant national institutions and civil society organizations and provide advice as part on conflict prevention and resolution, including national reconciliation processes;

c) With regard to the international key stake holders, liaise with relevant international partners, including bilateral partners, their development agencies and International Financial Institutions to mobilize resources for conflict prevention and resolution activities;

d) Provide technical support and assist the Resident Coordinator / Resident Representative in his capacity of Observer at the Follow-up Committee on the implementation of the 13th August 2007 agreement. Monitor and analyze political developments, including those related to the upcoming elections as well as the national reconciliation process and provide relevant advice to the Resident Coordinator / Resident Representative;

Key Results Expected:

1. Provide strategic advice and analysis to ongoing or new conflict prevention opportunities and strengthen national capacity for conflict prevention. Develop and implement a capacity building plan on conflict prevention and resolution and ensure that programs being elaborated and implemented by the UNCT (and in particular UNDP) are conflict-sensitive;

    * Provide continuous and timely analysis and advice on how to support national efforts for enhancing local conflict mitigation mechanisms and managing the peace and development process at the local level;
    * Provide regular and timely analytical briefs to the RC, UN Country Team and UNDP Program Team on political and security developments both nation-wide and region specific and advise on programmatic options to the UN CT to address challenges and seize opportunities;
    * Assist the UN system in implementing development programs and initiatives from a conflict-sensitive, culturally-sensitive and gender-sensitive perspective;
    * Identify entry points for new initiatives for the UN system to strengthen capacities for conflict resolution at local, regional and national levels;
    * Collaborate with other CPR and wider UNDP program teams in developing strategic frameworks and programmatic strategies for country-specific engagement in post-crisis restoration of local conflict mitigation mechanisms;

2. With regard to the national counterparts, liaise with the relevant counterparts in the Government, including the Office of the National Mediator and the Ministry of Planning, other relevant national institutions and civil society organizations and provide advice as part on conflict prevention and resolution, including national reconciliation processes;

    * Develop strategic partnerships with national and local-level partners in the area of peace and development;
    * Establish and maintain networks with key players in the area of national reconciliation, inter-ethnic relations and this at both governmental and non-governmental level;
    * Provide technical support in the design and delivery of specific activities targeted at building national governmental and non-governmental capacities for the peaceful resolution of conflicts, based on dialogue and consensus building, as well as initiatives around media, social content programming and communications;

3. With regard to the international key stake holders, liaise with relevant international partners, including bilateral partners, their development agencies and International Financial Institutions to mobilize resources for conflict prevention and resolution activities;

    * Develop strategic partnerships with international partners in the area of peace and development, including multi-lateral and bi-lateral;
    * Establish and maintain networks with key players in the field reconciliation, dialogue, inter-ethnic relations and this at both governmental and non-governmental level;
    * Establish and maintain partnership with potential international donors of reconciliation, dialogue and other conflict mitigating processes

4. Provide technical support and assist the Resident Coordinator / Resident Representative in his capacity of Observer at the Follow-up Committee on the implementation of the 13th August 2007 agreement. Monitor and analyze political developments, including those related to the upcoming elections as well as the national reconciliation process and provide relevant advice to the Resident Coordinator / Resident Representative;

    * Provide continuous and timely analysis (e.g. maintain track record of and report on current and planned initiatives of the governmental, non-governmental and international actors in the national reconciliation and conflict mitigation field) and advice on how to support the implementation of the 13th August 2007 Agreement;
    * Assist the UN system in implementing development programs and initiatives that are in line with the 13th August 2007 agreement and ensure that the implementation is done in a conflict-sensitive, culturally-sensitive and gender-sensitive perspective;
    * Undertake regular field visits throughout the country (where possible) to improve the analysis and to assist the relevant UNDP/UNCT programs in their conflict sensitive approach;
    * Ensure transparent and conflict sensitive stakeholder participation and involvement in the activities led by the Peace and Development Adviser (e.g. workshops, trainings on conflict sensitive approaches as well as guidance on national reconciliation processes);
    * Assist the RC and other UNCT members (as requested) in dealings and dialogues with Government, civil society and the international community

Competencies

Corporate Competences:

    * Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
    * Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
    * Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
    * Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competences:

    * Possess strong technical knowledge and skills on conflict prevention and post-conflict recovery issues including inter-ethnic related issues, local level conflict mitigation mechanisms, processes of inclusive national dialogue, national reconciliation;
    * Keeps abreast of new developments in area of conflict prevention and recovery
    * Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship with the partners

Managerial Competences:

    * Leads strategic planning, resource-based management and reporting;
    * Pursues innovative approaches and translates them into viable program interventions;
    * Formulates and manages budgets, contributions, transactions, and conducts financial analysis;
    * Mobilizes resources and advises on cost recovery;
    * Monitors and evaluates development projects and programs

Behavioral competences:

    * Nurtures team spirit and supports staff in developing their potentials;
    * Builds strong relationships with partners, focusing on impact and results;
    * Demonstrates creativity, openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
    * Possesses positive and constructive attitudes to work;
    * Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development

Required Skills and Experience

Education

    * University degree (Master Degree) in social sciences, international relations, political science (with focus on conflict and peace studies), development studies, or other related domain;

Experience

    * Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible professional international experience in the field of conflict prevention, peace-building and conflict-sensitive development, and other related area;
    * Proven experience in advising senior management and interacting with senior Government officials;
    * Demonstrated experience to provide project and program support with a conflict sensitive perspective;
    * Experience in facilitating peace processes and dialogue activities will be an asset;
    * Experience working in and international organization, preferably UNDP, and familiarity with Crisis Prevention and Recovery Issues
    * Knowledge of UNDP/UN regulations, rules and policies, procedures and practices

Language

    * Fluency in oral and written French and English is essential; Fluency in classical Arabic is desirable.

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.
    
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