Job Description Background Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse any kind of harassment including sexual harassment and discrimination. All selected candidates will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Under the current Country Programme Document cycle UNDP Yemen is committed to support gender equality and women's empowerment in line with UNDP Gender Equality Strategy 2022 - 2025 and the Gender Action Plan of the UNDP Yemen Country Office through integrating gender equality and women’s empowerment (GEWE) into all aspects of UNDP's work while working on eliminating poverty and building resilience of communities. UNDP Yemen is recruiting a Gender Analyst to help ensure an adequate impact of gender mainstreaming throughout the country programme and consolidate an enabling environment for institutional effectiveness to deliver gender-responsive and sustainable results as well as to assist the Country Office meet the expected benchmarks to receive the UNDP Gender Seal Certification. The Gender Analyst will work closely with all programme and project teams and relevant stakeholders within the UNDP system in the identification design and support implementation of critical gender interventions for UNDP Yemen while maintaining a strong contribution to resource mobilization. Additionally the position will also require extensive engagement networking and partnership building with international and national partners including other UN agencies government counterparts civil society and non-governmental organizations women’s organizations and networks bilateral and multilateral donors women syndicates and private sector actors. Duties And Responsibilities The Gender Analyst will work to support the holistic approach to strengthening gender in the office. This involves the direct targeting of gender in programming through the design and implementation of projects and initiatives that are gender specific while also mainstreaming gender in all other projects office operations and management partner engagement and communications. Gender mainstreaming will cover projects office operations partner engagement and communications of the office. The Gender Analyst is expected to provide advice and lead the coordination of the Gender Seal process to provide strategic and technical support to programme and project teams on all interventions particularly those that are focused on gender equality and women’s empowerment lead and coordinate advocacy and partnership building efforts support resource mobilization for gender mainstreaming and to facilitate knowledge building management and sharing across all UNDP programmes and projects. He/She will also support the Gender Focal Team and build capacity of the Gender Focal Teams on Gender Analysis Gender Marker and Gender Seal implementation including SHSEA prevention and response * Support to gender equality programming and gender integration within the office * Provide overall strategic direction on the implementation of gender within the context of the country programme document; * Support management programme operations and project staff on the implementation of the UNDP Gender Equality Strategy * Oversee the development of the gender activities under country office pillar’s portfolio and ensure synergies and maximize the results; * Ensure continuous liaison with implementing partners on the progress of gender work in close collaboration with pillar team leaders and project managers. * Partnership and Resource Mobilization * Support identification and facilitation of strategic partnership building opportunities for gender equality. * Analysis and research of information on donors preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization. * Develop and implement gender resource mobilization plan to advance gender responsive programming with the support of senior management * Ensuring Gender Equality Mainstreaming in Programmes and Operations * Conduct gender analysis to inform the design of new programmes and ensure gender equality integration in newly developed concept notes and proposals. * Integrate gender equality in the country office programme/projects’ annual plans including planning for expenditures activities partnerships resources capacities communication and learning. * Conduct gender review on an annual basis to assess the overall country office performance and document recommendations and lessons learned. * Ensure gender equality is integrated in seniors' and team leaders' performance management goals. * Plan and coordinate with the HR and staff association initiatives that promote an enabling environment for women and men to perform equally. * Update the gender parity analysis/strategy and ensure gender equality consideration within human resources and procurement processes. * Monitoring & Evaluation and Learning * In collaboration with CO M&E and RBM focal point at OST oversee the development of gender transformative indicators for the newly formulated initiatives; * Support effective application of gender mainstreaming throughout the Country office programme and project cycle monitoring and evaluation frameworks communication and advocacy results reporting and quality assurance of results. * Support the design and implementation of the anticipated impact/independent evaluation to capture gender contribution and results by including relevant baselines; * Conceptualize trainings for UNDP staff and implementing partners to build capacity on designing of gender related monitoring and evaluation plans and activities. * Communication Knowledge Management & Community of Practice Networking * Ensure gender equality integration into UNDP website social media and any developed knowledge products. * Produce key strategic guidance and progress update documents on gender and development. * Ensure comprehensive documentation of the implementation of the gender-related activities * Capture and adequately communicate lessons learned on gender-related activities and suggest recommendations for enhancing gender engagement UNDP programmes. * Build partnerships and actively network with experts on gender including relevant women and youth groups as well as private sector and syndicates. * Assess the gender learning gaps develop and conduct gender capacity building plans including learning exchange mentoring and coaching learning modules * Keep abreast of strategic developments in gender mainstreaming and engagement gathering best practices from other (pilot) countries capturing lessons learned etc.; The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that * Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions; * Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”; * Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity age sexual orientation disability religion class gender are respected within all implementations including data production; * Differentiated needs of women and men are considered; * Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created; * Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees meetings trainings etc. introduced. Competencies Core Achieve Results LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work pays attention to details delivers quality work by deadline Think Innovatively LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks is pragmatic problem solver makes improvements Learn Continuously LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious shares knowledge learns from mistakes asks for feedback Adapt with Agility LEVEL 1: Adapts to change constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty is flexible Act with Determination LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation able to deliver calmly in face of adversity confident Engage and Partner LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others forms positive relationships Enable Diversity and Inclusion LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences aware of unconscious bias confront discrimination Cross-Functional & Technical competencies (insert up to 7 competencies) Thematic Area Name Definition Business direction and strategy System Thinking Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system and to consider how altering one element ca impact on other parts of the system Business development Knowledge Generation Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge relevant for context or responsive to a stated need Business development Knowledge Facilitation Ability to animate individuals and communities of contributors to participate and share particularly externally Business management Partnership Management Ability to build and maintain partnerships with wide networks o stakeholders Governments civil society and private sector partners experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies Business management Communication Ability to communicate in a clear concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tail messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience Business Development Portfolio Management Ability to select prioritise and control the organization’s programmes and projects in line with its strategic objectives and capacity; ability to balance the implementation of change initiatives and the maintenance of business-as-usual while optimising return on investment 2030 Agenda: People Gender * Gender and Institutional Development * Gender Corporate Reporting * Gender Issues & Analysis * Gender Mainstreaming * Women's Economic Empowerment Education Required Skills and Experience * A Master's degree preferably in international development international affairs social and/or public policy economics or a related field is required  OR * A first-level university degree (bachelor’s degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree. Experience * Minimum 2 years (with master’s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in either public sector (national or multilateral including UN) private (academia non-governmental sector corporate) in providing gender technical advice conducting research formulating policies and/or developing and managing projects in relevant sector; * Progressively responsible professional experience with a special focus on addressing the promotion of gender equality women’s empowerment and human rights protection in crisis and post-conflict countries is required; * Experience in fostering networks and partnerships and ability to provide coordination with the UN Agencies international and other organizations present in the sector is desirable .; * Experience in the use of computers office software packages (MS Word Excel etc.) and web-based management systems is required; * Strong analytical and writing skills; is required and * Excellent coordination negotiating and communication skills and ability to mobilize support from a wide range of partners (public private academic civil society business community leaders) is desirable. 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Job Title : Associate Specialist Home Office Operations (P4) Department : USG Programs Performance Reports to: Associate Director Home Office Operations Work Location: Bethesda Maryland Position Overview This position provides administrative and logistical support to the Home Office Operations team part of the Office of Programs Performance. Reporting to the Associate Director – Home Office Operations (or her delegate) they will be part of a team of Specialists ensuring that corporate project management policies processes and tools are uniformly applied by all regions and enabling project management teams to achieve excellence. This is a full-time permanent position. Responsibilities Operations Policies and Processes * Contributes to ensure the tailoring communication and correct application of corporate and project management directives policies and processes across all regions. * Supports the upkeep of the Office of Programs Performance SharePoint site including recordkeeping and organization. * Assists with the management of the Office of Programs Performance including meeting/retreat design and preparation work planning budget management and recruitment. * Manages independent consultants for the Office of Programs Performance including drafting agreements modifications and reviewing and processing invoices. * Supports other procurements for the Office of Programs Performance. Training and Capacity Building * Supports the USG Programs Performance team and People Development to develop and implement training programs including but not limited to supporting planning preparations and logistics. * Contributes to capacity building streamlining and other initiatives facilitating the removal of barriers to adoption by project management teams staff. Quality Assurance and Risk Management * Assists with the monitoring of compliance with start-up and closedown procedures checklists formal reviews and tools. * Contributes to the monitoring of USGP-wide compliance in performance monitoring systems namely the QPR and CSM. * Supports compliance with corporate Section 889 requirements including data collection recording/documentation and reporting. Staff Management and Support * Contributes to the implementation and continual improvement of the onboarding process for new hires including a mentorship program. * Support the Home Office Operations team’s regular and timely communication and various connection points with Project Management Teams. Additional Responsibilities As Deemed Necessary. Qualifications & Skills Minimum Requirements: * Grade 4: Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience in operations and a college degree. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered. * Experience with USAID contract management finances and operations. * Professional proficiency in MS Office suite. * Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. * Self-directed with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks/competing deadlines simultaneously. * Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external clients and tailor communication style to diverse audiences. * Able and willing to travel to any country where DAI currently operates or may wish to operate barring times when DAI Global Security has deemed travel unsafe. * Familiarity with the importance of diversity and inclusion. * Authorized to work in the United States. Preferred but not required: * Professional working proficiency in a second language (Spanish French Russian or Arabic preferred). * Knowledge of DAI policies and systems. Compensation & Benefits: For regular positions (includes US based LTTA) For employees working the United States the full-time equivalent annual base salary for this position is expected to be between $70262 to $76462. Salary for part-time employees will be prorated based on actual hours worked. Actual offers will be based on several factors including but not limited to qualifications relevant education experience skills seniority performance and business or organizational needs. Eligible U.S. based employees will be able to enroll in medical dental and vision insurance plus a 401(k)-retirement plan with a company match. Additionally employees will be eligible for company-paid annual leave (vacation & holidays) sick leave parental leave; as well as short- and long-term disability coverage. Detailed information will be provided at the time a formal offer is extended. For employees working outside of the United States compensation and benefits will vary based on location. 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Position: Director of Operations - Integrated Land and Resource Governance II Location: Washington DC Metro Area Position Status: Proposal Full-time Regular About DAI DAI works at the cutting edge of international development combining technical excellence professional project management and exceptional customer service to solve our clients’ most complex problems. Since 1970 DAI has worked in 150 developing and transition countries providing comprehensive development solutions in areas including crisis mitigation and stability operations democratic governance public sector management agriculture private sector development economics and trade land tenure and property rights public health water and natural resources management and energy and climate change. About The Project The purpose of the anticipated USAID-funded Integrated Land and Resource Governance II (ILRG II) Activity is to provide support to the Land and Resource Governance Division in USAID’s Bureau for Development Democracy and Innovation (DDI) to develop implement and assess interventions that secure land tenure and resource rights and strengthen land and resource governance systems. The anticipated $25M - $50M 5-year Activity will help identify constraints and barriers to secure land and resource governance to support multiple development objectives including combating climate change promoting food security supporting biodiversity conservation enabling gender equality empowering women promoting social inclusion encouraging private sector investment preventing and mitigating conflict supporting sustainable urbanization and enabling localization among others. Position Summary DAI seeks candidates for the Director of Operations position on the anticipated Integrated Land and Resource Governance II (ILRG II) Activity. The Director of Operations will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the Activity’s robust technical and grants program adhere to DAI policy; USAID rules and regulations; contract requirements and limitations; financial and procurement policies and procedures; internal controls; and reporting systems. This position will be based in the Washington DC metro area. Responsibilities * Oversee program operations with a focus on finance human resources and administration. * Establish and oversee grants fund including grants-under-contract development pre-award assessment selection negotiation implementation and monitoring. * Oversee core project finances including project accounting budget management and cost control. * Review scopes of work from a financial feasibility and compliance perspective and support budget-related negotiations with potential subcontractors and grantees. * Review partner requests for payments and invoicing and project expense reports in coordination with home office support team to ensure compliance with DAI and USAID project finance and accounting policies and procedures. * Develop and maintain financial reports and other client reports (quarterly annual final etc). * Support personnel recruitment efforts including drafting and posting scopes of work interviewing and onboarding/training new staff. * Ensure project records are properly maintained including project procurement recruitment and finance documentation maintaining a rational straightforward hierarchy in accordance with the project records map. * Ensure project internal controls are established and implemented in accordance with the DAI USG Operations Manual USAID rules/regulations and the terms of the contract. Establish additional project guidance or policy deviations for operations as needed. Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in business management accounting finance international development or related fields; master’s degree preferred. * Minimum of 8 years of experience working on USAID-funded development programming. * Experience overseeing operations on projects with multiple country platforms preferred. * Demonstrated experience in grants management (pre-award implementation and close-out). * Demonstrated experience in budget operational and process management. * Proven experience organizing and implementing workshops and other events. * Outstanding communications writing negotiation and personnel management skills. * Ability to identify time-sensitive demands & inquiries and respond effectively. * Experience engaging effectively with USAID staff. * Demonstrated knowledge of internal controls and audit processes (e.g. procurement local subcontract agreements). * Outstanding team participation and team building skills that lead to highly effective and motivated staff. * Demonstrated supervisory skills. * Fluent written and spoken English.


Summary You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined. This position is in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Washington DC in theBureau for Policy Planning and Learning Program Office at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Learn more about this agency Help Duties * Serve as the primary expert on human resources management matters for an organization with varied functions and programs each with new and changing requirements for administrative human resources and program support services. * Serve as a Lead responsible for the daily oversight of the Staffing and Workforce Mgmt. sub-team covering a range of HR mgmt. functions such as: workforce planning; staffing and recruitment performance management; and admin. support operations. * Articulate and communicate to the team the assignment project or problem to be solved; actionable events milestones and/or program issues under review and deadlines and time-frames for completion. * Serve as a technical resource and advisor to Bureau leadership on workforce planning strategies and implementation across all hiring categories including recruitment and career development. * Identify challenges and solves problems preemptively. Develops systems for tracking managing and reporting. * Maintain continuous and effective liaison with HCTM the Bureau for Management (M) The Office of Security (USAID/SEC) and the Chief Information Officer (CIO) on a wide array of personnel management and operations initiatives Help Requirements Conditions of Employment * United States Citizenship is required. * Relevant experience (see Qualifications below). * Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. * Time in grade must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. * Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. * You may be required to serve a one year probationary period. Qualifications Specialized Experience: GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. One year of specialized experience refers to full-time work; we consider a part-time job on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes * (Experience serving as a subject matter expert in the interpretation and furtherance of management principles practices methods and techniques in order to manage and coordinate a wide range of administrative services for a moderately large and complex organization; * Experience with human resource policies on staffing and recruitment; and * Managing and leading teams that must work with other teams to be effective especially in larger organizations or across a diverse set of organizations. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience relevant to the position's duties to be filled including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge skills and abilities that clearly exceed the position's minimum requirements. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position including any medical qualifications suitability and minimum education and experience requirements meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned a score of 85 or higher; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. Selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations in the absence of selective and quality ranking factors. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. Therefore no transcripts are required. Additional information Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date. This means that you must have served at least 52 weeks at the next grade level (or equivalent) below the grade advertised on this vacancy announcement. USAID is an independent Federal Government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. With headquarters in the District of Columbia we operate in more than 100 countries worldwide playing an active and critical role in the promotion of U.S. foreign policy interests. When crisis strikes when rights are repressed when hunger disease and poverty rob people of opportunity USAID acts on behalf of the American people to help expand the reach of prosperity and dignity to the world's most vulnerable people. USAID employees and contractors must commit to maintaining a workplace free of sexual misconduct including harassment exploitation and abuse and adhere to USAID's Counter-Trafficking in Persons Code of Conduct. For information on the effort to counter all forms of human trafficking including the procurement of commercial sex acts and the use of forced labor visit http://www.state.gov/g/tip. For more information about USAID visit http://www.usaid.gov. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. These are Testing Designated Positions (TDP's) under the Agency's approved Drug-Free Work Place Program. All applicants selected for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for the Agency. Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer is required. Moving and relocation expenses are not authorized. Mythbuster on Federal Hiring Policies: https://hru.gov/Studio_Recruitment/tools/Mythbuster_on_Federal_Hiring_Policies.pdf. EEO Policy: EEO Policy Statement. Veterans' Information: Veterans Information. Telework: https://www.telework.gov/. Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/. Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAID is committed to equal employment opportunity; therefore reasonable accommodations are available to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please notify the Reasonable Accommodation Division in the Office of Civil Rights at reasonableaccommodations@usaid.gov. Reasonable accommodation decisions are made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more about the Reasonable Accommodation Division please visit our website at: https://www.usaid.gov/careers/reasonableaccommodations. Read more * Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. Bureau for Policy Planning and Learning 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington DC 20523 US


Organizational Setting The General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (GFCM) is a regional fisheries management organization (RFMO) established under the provisions of Article XIV of the FAO Constitution. The main objective of the GFCM is to promote the development conservation rational management and best utilization of living marine resources as well as the sustainable development of aquaculture in the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. To this end the GFCM formulates and recommends appropriate measures for the conservation and rational management of living marine resources and ensures these recommendations are implemented; constantly reviews the economic and social aspects of the fishing industry recommending specific measures in connection with its development; promotes and carries out training research and development activities in addition to cooperation and technical assistance in fisheries-related fields; collects publishes and disseminates information on exploitable living marine resources and on fisheries exploiting these resources; promotes programmes for marine and coastal fisheries enhancement. The core activities and overall workplan of the Commission are financed by its Members through a Trust Fund. Additionally GFCM receives voluntary contributions for the development of ad-hoc projects and outreach activities to be implemented at regional level within its area of competence. The post is located in the GFCM headquarters at Palazzo Blumenstihl (Via Vittoria Colonna 1 00193 – Rome Italy). Reporting Lines The Programme Specialist/s will report to the GFCM Programme Officer and depending on assigned tasks will work under the direct supervision of the GFCM Finance Officer and in close collaboration with other relevant technical staff and consultants in the GFCM Secretariat including programme and operations experts Technical Focus The Programme Specialist/s will support the implementation of selected programme and project activities towards the efficient management of assigned budgetary and extra-budgetary resources entrusted to the GFCM by its Contracting Parties Cooperating non-Contracting Parties and partners. The incumbent/s on the basis of assigned tasks will perform a variety of transversal functions in the field of financial monitoring administrative and operations support as well as support to the preparation of M&E plans for selected projects further collaborating in the formulation of advice for project managers on administrative operational and financial related matters. Tasks And Responsibilities * Support the elaboration of periodic financial and operational monitoring reports for assigned projects of the GFCM portfolio and gather relevant data from a variety of sources including from FAO corporate systems and by liaising with relevant technical and administrative staff of the Secretariat; * Collaborate in the drafting of progress project reports (including financial reports when needed) in compliance with established FAO procedures and in line with the contractual obligations foreseen under existing funding agreements with selected donors; * Participate in the annual project reviews and planning workshops for selected projects and assist technical managers in preparing relevant supporting material (including presentations drafting of correspondence annual workplan monitoring reviews etc.); * Perform a variety of tasks (disposal/retirement of assets clearing of outstanding commitments review of project expenditures etc.) to support the preparation of selected project operational and financial closures; * Ensure timely reporting to supervisor/s on identified issues risks and bottlenecks requiring remedial actions; * Provide timely and efficient operations and administration support to the implementation of programme and projects activities. Support in handling procurement back charges accounting adjustments payments and other programme support activities in line with divisional and organizational needs; * Support the preparation phase of the mid-term reviews for GEF projects by providing relevant monitoring data to the evaluation teams and assist the project staff in preparing relevant M&E reports; * Liaise with relevant collaborating departments and FAO offices on matters related to contracts payments and other programme support activities including through service requests initiated in the FAO Service Now portal; * Maintain up-to-date records for assigned project activities in compliance with FAO recordkeeping practices and develop dedicated internal repositories including to support eventual audit campaigns; * Perform any other duties related to the above-listed tasks as required. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements * For Subscribers university or technical degree in business administration project management finance accounting economics or any other related field relevant to the Organization. For Consultants advanced degree in mentioned fields are required; * At least one year of relevant experience in the execution of programme and project support activities including project implementation support budget monitoring financial reporting administration and support to operations; * For Subscribers working knowledge of English (level C) is required. For Consultants working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of French or Spanish is required. FAO Core Competencies * Results Focus * Teamwork * Communication * Building Effective Relationships * Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills * Demonstrated academic experience in business administration project management finance accounting economics or any other related field relevant to the Organization; * Demonstrated work experience in the field of financial monitoring and reporting of projects; * Demonstrated work experience in the support to project operations and programme support activities; * Familiarity with corporate ERP systems (e.g. Oracle Financials); * Familiarity with FAO record-keeping standards and experience in the maintenance of repositories; * Excellent numerical and organizational skills; * Experience in International Organizations is an asset; * Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite in particular Microsoft Excel is an asset. Selection Criteria * Extent and relevance of the experience in project financial monitoring and reporting; * Extent and relevant in the support to project operations and programme support activities; * Knowledge of the FAO-OED evaluation policy; * Experience and knowledge in programme support administration and financial support area; * Excellent numerical and organizational skills; * Extensive knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite in particular Microsoft Excel is desirable; * Familiarity with ERP corporate financial systems (e.g. Oracle Financials); * Familiarity with FAO record-keeping standards and experience in the maintenance of repositories; * Familiarity with procedures and operations of RFMOs and fisheries advisory bodies; * Knowledge of FAO Administrative Financial rules and tools is desirable. Call For Expressions Of Interest - Vacancy Announcement Job Posting 07/Jul/2023 Closure Date 07/Oct/2023 11:59:00 PM Organizational Unit NFIGD Job Type Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Grade Level N/A Primary Location Italy-Rome Duration 6 months (renewable) Post Number N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device * FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture. * Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply; * Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAO's values * FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination * All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks * All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality


Overview Please note: This is not an active role. Teams across CHAI recruit on a rolling basis as needed. If you are interested in a role with CHAI at any point during the year please answer the screening questions on this application and we will reach out to you if your profile and availability align with a team’s needs. Positions will be based in one of CHAI’s program countries in West Central East and Southern Africa. The Clinton Health Access Initiative Inc. (CHAI) is a global health organization committed to our mission of saving lives and reducing the burden of disease in low-and middle-income countries. We work at the invitation of governments to support them and the private sector to create and sustain high-quality health systems. CHAI was founded in 2002 in response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the goal of dramatically reducing the price of life-saving drugs and increasing access to these medicines in the countries with the highest burden of the disease. Over the following two decades CHAI has expanded its focus. Today along with HIV we work in conjunction with our partners to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as COVID-19 malaria tuberculosis and hepatitis. Our work has also expanded into cancer diabetes hypertension and other non-communicable diseases and we work to accelerate the rollout of lifesaving vaccines reduce maternal and child mortality combat chronic malnutrition and increase access to assistive technology. We are investing in horizontal approaches to strengthen health systems through programs in human resources for health digital health and health financing. With each new and innovative program our strategy is grounded in maximizing sustainable impact at scale ensuring that governments lead the solutions that programs are designed to scale nationally and learnings are shared globally. At CHAI our people are our greatest asset and none of this work would be possible without their talent time dedication and passion for our mission and values. We are a highly diverse team of enthusiastic individuals across 40 countries with a broad range of skillsets and life experiences. CHAI is deeply grounded in the countries we work in with majority of our staff based in program countries. Learn more about our exciting work: http://www.clintonhealthaccess.org CHAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing an environment of fairness and mutual respect where all applicants have access to equal employment opportunities. CHAI values diversity and inclusion and recognizes that our mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people with diverse experience backgrounds and culture. Associate Position Overview CHAI uses operations research mathematical modeling impact evaluations and other analytical tools to provide the evidence needed to dramatically increase the efficiency and impact of global health interventions. Working closely with CHAI’s country teams and partner governments we address challenges faced in many resource-limited settings such as the scarcity of human resources and the availability and distribution of drugs and commodities. The Associate will work closely with CHAI Teams to support a variety of projects including but not limited to conducting literature reviews checking data and assisting with preliminary analysis preparing presentations to share research results writing project reports and supporting other requests as needed. This Associate role requires strong analytical skills and would be best suited for individuals with a public health background who are interested in applying their quantitative/qualitative training in biostatistics epidemiology economics or a related degree. The Associate must be able to function independently be flexible and have a strong commitment to excellence. CHAI places great value on relevant personal qualities: resourcefulness responsibility tenacity independence energy and work ethic. Responsibilities * Contribute to the planning and execution of high-impact projects * Assist in updating M&E framework * Ensure alignment of program M&E framework with existing data systems and results frameworks * Provide research and analytical support * Develop tools such as survey instruments protocols and databases for program monitoring and evaluation purposes * Support evaluation and documentation of results and impact from CHAI's work * Develop tools for the presentation and dissemination of information to inform program design and modifications by decision-makers and for optimization of program strategies * Build and manage relationships with key individuals in the Ministry of Health in CHAI and relevant partner organizations * Represent CHAI at relevant technical working groups and meetings * Establish baseline and end line measures across target counties and at the national level * Evaluate current use of data systems at the facility county and central level and provide recommendations for integration of program M&E with existing systems and using existing population-based surveys and assessments * Identify potential areas of additional support in existing and new focal countries * Build capacity of county and health facility staff in timely and accurate health data collection management and dissemination * Contribute to donor reports * Conduct other formative and operational research as necessary * Perform other tasks as necessary Qualifications * Master’s degree in epidemiology biostatistics public health information management economics or relevant subject matter strongly preferred with a minimum of 3 years work experience * Excellent problem solving analytical and quantitative skills * Have good understanding of M&E challenges and limitations in post-conflict and low-resource settings particularly for hard-to-measure and sensitively public health issues * Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing M&E systems for health programs from end to end (frameworks information systems data collection tools data collection and analysis reporting etc. * Experience with public health research implementation science and the relevant evaluation models and methods particularly in establishing baseline figures and assessing post-intervention changes and targets * Experience with health information management systems and relevant platforms * Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and problem solving skills * Ability to work under pressure in a fast-pace environment and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team of colleagues and stakeholders * Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English including the ability to effectively synthesize large amounts of information and potentially complex analyses for consumption by a wide audience * Ability to learn on the job quickly and absorb/synthesize a broad range of information * Ability to react quickly to ad-hoc requests while managing an existing workload * Excellent analytical skills qualitatively and quantitatively; high proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel PowerPoint Word Access and other relevant software packages * Prior experience in Africa strongly preferred * Strong professional fluency in English and French will be required for opportunities based in West and Central Africa #region4 #jobreference2


Organizational Setting The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that focuses on the transformation to more efficient inclusive resilient and sustainable agrifood systems for better production better nutrition a better environment and a better life leaving no one behind. FAO is actively engaging in UN country level repositioning for SDG achievement participating in the negotiation and formulation as well as in the annual updates of Common Country Assessments (CCA) and United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Frameworks (UNSDCF). In this context the Organization under the technical leadership of the Economic and Social Development stream and in close coordination with other headquarters technical units and Regional offices is implementing a mechanism for scaling up the needed human resource analytical and technical expertise in support of the CCA/UNSDCF process at country level. The mechanism will leverage ongoing processes and initiatives already identified within the Organization and draw upon the most sophisticated tools available including advanced geo-spatial modeling and analytics. The effort will draw upon FAO’s specialized tools and analytical methodologies including sectoral to propose specific solutions tailored to the country needs and potentials to ensure a robust UNSDCF Theory of Change that positions FAO as the premier agrifood systems player in the UN system. As part of the CCA/UNSDCF analytical support mechanism it is identified that technical support is needed for establishing and maintaining a data platform and for doing statistical analysis that can facilitate the elaboration of diagnostics and analysis aimed to support proposals for policy support and dialogue. For this a data specialist is needed as part of this support mechanism. Reporting lines The Data Specialist reports to the Regional Programme Leader (RPL) at the FAO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP) and the Director of the Statistics Division (ESS Director) at FAO Headquarters. Technical focus Under the overall guidance and supervision of the RPL and ESS Director the incumbent will support the Regional office and the FAO Country offices by coordinating technical support on data and indicators as part of the CCA/UNSDCF analytical support mechanism and their derivation to the respective Country Programming Framework. Tasks And Responsibilities * As an input into the CCA and UNSDCF process and in coordination with the Statistics Division of FAO support the development of the State of the agri-food systems data platform. The State of agri-food systems data platform aims to give the FAO country offices access to a selection of variables and datatables coming from different sources to be used for a variety of diagnostics analytical products and policy documents. It aims to contain basic relevant country data framed in the context of the 2030 Agenda and organized along the lines of the four betters and their 20 Programme Priority Areas. The support that the consultant will provide can be described as: * Identification of statistical domains and variables that countries in the region need for the preparation of the country situation analysis report and their derivation to the Country Programming Framework. * Identification of proper data sources and methodologies for collecting and their periodicity * Elaboration of metadata files to be inserted in the platform according to the templates defined for that purpose. * Support the design of the front end of the platform. * After the platform has been developed support its maintenance by identifying additional data domains and sources that are deemed to be important for the CCA and UNSDCF process and ensure their inclusion in the platform. * Support the preparation and updating of the country situation analysis report by organizing the data the reports needs and preparing data tables charts and analysis of the data as planned by the report. * Provide support to FAO country representatives in technical backstopping to FAO participation in CCA and UNSDCF processes and their derivation to Country Programming Frameworks on data-related issues. * Identify support requirements on data for country offices in terms of CCA and UNSDCF and their derivation to Country Programming Frameworks and propose solutions in coordination with the RPL. * Provide related inputs for the Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition and other policy flagships documents and publications * Other tasks assigned by the immediate supervisor according to the contractual objectives. CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements * Advanced university degree (PhD Msc or equivalent) in statistics mathematics economics agricultural economics or a related field * At least five years of relevant experience in Asia and the Pacific in the compilation analysis and methodological development of food and agricultural statistics in national or international organizations * Working knowledge (level C) of English and limited knowledge (level B) of another FAO official language (Arabic Chinese French Russian or Spanish) FAO Core Competencies * Results Focus * Teamwork * Communication * Building Effective Relationships * Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills * Work experience in more than one location or area of work particularly in field positions is desirable * Strong command of statistical methods including: data presentation analysis and descriptive statistics; main continuous and discrete random variables (binomial normal standard normal log-normal) and their properties; probability distributions; conditional probability probabilities of intersections of events Bayes' theorem; correlation and rank correlation; sampling and sample size: simple stratified and multistage random sampling; Inference confidence intervals hypothesis testing and significance; linear regression (single and multiple) comparison of population means and variances ANOVA; Chi-square and goodness of fit tests; nonlinear models: maximum likelihood estimation; elements of survey and questionnaire design * Analytical skills and ability to express and synthesize ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing and demonstrated communication skills; * Extended and relevant experience and knowledge of the main data sources used for the compilation of statistics; in data management and the compilation validation and analysis of agricultural and food data; ability to analyze complex statistical-related issues; in developing statistical methodologies; in analysing statistical data and in writing reports using data * Extended and relevant experience in the dissemination of statistical data; developing data platforms and related metadata * Excellent proficiency in using statistical software especially R SPSS STATA or similar software * Extended and relevant experience in project implementation of technical assistance projects and training programmes * Broad knowledge about the situation of agrifood systems in the region and local specificities * Demonstrated experience in drafting technical reports/documents in English and an additional UN language is considered a strong asset Call For Expressions Of Interest - Vacancy Announcement Job Posting 04/Sep/2023 Closure Date 25/Sep/2023 10:59:00 PM Organizational Unit ESS - Statistics Job Type Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition Consultant Grade Level N/A Primary Location Thailand-Bangkok Duration 11 months (renewable) Post Number N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device * FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture. * Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply; * Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAO's values * FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination * All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks * All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality


Hardship Level C Family Type Family Family Type Family Residential location (if applicable) Grade GS5 Staff Member / Affiliate Type General Service Reason Regular > Regular Assignment Remote work accepted No Target Start Date 2023-10-01 Job Posting End Date September 13 2023 Standard Job Description Senior Administrative Assistant Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the office where the position is located. The Senior Administrative Assistant normally has no direct supervisory functions though it rests upon the supervisor of the post to make time specific arrangements subject to a given situation. The incumbent normally works under the direct supervision of more senior local or international staff who is required to monitor the performance of the incumbent and provide regular guidance. S/he may liaise with local suppliers and/or officials and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on routine subject matters under the direction of the supervisor. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter UN Staff Regulations and Rules UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core functional cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism integrity and respect for diversity. Duties - Assist in interpreting and processing of entitlements issuance of contracts and maintenance of various personnel records and files. - Attend meetings on day-to-day admin matters; administer the movement of UNHCR staff members and monitor their attendance records leave plans overtime and visa requirements. - Search office files and records relating to a variety of topics for information and reference. Select information and records in specified format or on the basis of general instructions for use by others in preparing reports correspondence technical papers project or programme plans and general reference documents. - Assist in requisition of office supplies equipment and arrange for distribution together with the appropriate inventory records. - Assist in administrative formalities related to travel arrangements and issuance/ renewal of visas licences travel arrangements and other similar documents. - Draft correspondence and reports as required on general administrative or specialized tasks which may be of a confidential nature within the assigned area of responsibility; Type correspondence documents and reports some of which may be highly confidential. - Arrange appointments and maintain supervisor's calendar receive visitors place and screen telephone calls and answer queries with discretion; Keep lists of names addresses and telephone numbers of ministers government officials and members of the diplomatic corps. - Assist the management to organise and run UNHCR Office and Residential (wherever applicable) compounds. - Facilitate various official missions of UNHCR staff and other persons of concern to UNHCR. - Prepare attestations and certificates required by the staff members for signature of senior officer. - Assist in processing MIP and various other claims by UNHCR staff and other clients of UNHCR. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable. Certificates and/or Licenses Business Administration Finance Office Management Human Resources or other related field. (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified. Desirable Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position. Functional Skills *IT-Computer Literacy UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules Regulations and Procedures IT-PeopleSoft Applications (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse harassment including sexual harassment sexism gender inequality discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening shortlisting and selection of candidates. Desired Candidate Profile * Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration is desirable * Knowledge/experience in the UN/UNHCR system is desirable Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):   Desired languages   Operational context Under the guidance of his/her supervisor the incumbent will assist with all administration functions including but not limited to: Finance Travel Property Management Fleet Management procurement and maintain close coordination with staff members & management to ensure a smooth processing of all Admin tasks. Skills Additional Qualifications IT-Computer Literacy IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules Regulations and Procedures Education Certifications Business Administration - Other Finance - Other Human Resources - Other Office Management - Other Work Experience Competencies Accountability Analytical thinking Client & results orientation Commitment to continuous learning Communication Organizational awareness Planning & organizing Teamwork & collaboration UNHCR Salary Calculator https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales Compendium Additional Information Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19. Functional clearance This position doesn't require a functional clearance


WFP celebrates and embraces diversity. It is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all its employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of race colour national origin ethnic or social background genetic information gender gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation religion or belief HIV status or disability. Are you a Project Manager Engineer interested in further developing your professional experience while contributing to ending global hunger? Are you passionate about helping those in need? Would you like to join a global organisation investing in its people? If so an exciting & fulfilling career awaits you!!! Join our diverse and passionate team that works on varied and international projects directly contributing to saving & changing millions of lives around the globe. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Applications must be submitted by Sunday October 1st 2023 (11:59 PM CET) WHO WE ARE The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)  a highly prestigious reputable & world’s largest humanitarian organization operating in more than 120 countries and territories bringing life-saving assistance in emergencies building pathways to peace stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict disasters and the impact of climate change and supporting sustainable and resilient livelihoods for a world with zero hunger. At WFP people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse committed skilled and high performing teams selected on merit operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment living WFP's values (Integrity Collaboration Commitment Humanity and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP visit our website: https://www.wfp.org/ and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube LinkedIn Instagram Facebook Twitter. WHY JOIN US? * WFP is a 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate % * WFP offers a highly inclusive diverse and multicultural working environment * WFP invests in the personal & professional development of its employees through a range of trainings accreditation coaching mentorship and other programs as well as through internal mobility opportunities * A career path in WFP provides an exciting opportunity to work across various country regional and global offices around the world and with passionate colleagues who work tirelessly to ensure that effective humanitarian assistance reaches millions of people across the globe * We offer attractive compensation package (please refer to Terms and Conditions section) ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT This role will be under the direct supervision of the Deputy Network Coordinator and Brindisi Hub Manager. UNHRD is an emergency preparedness and response tool for WFP and the wider humanitarian community. The mandate of the UNHRD network is to assist the population living in countries affected by natural disasters or complex emergencies through a prepositioning of relief and survival items and their rapid mobilization to the affected countries on behalf of UN humanitarian agencies governments and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations. THE ROLE The WFP-managed United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot (UNHRD) in Brindisi Italy developed a multi-year project proposal for the expansion and upgrade of its premises. This is based on four main pillars: expansion of the training centre and simulation area; establishment of an international conference centre; strengthening of logistics capacity; and upgrade of the Research & Development unit. Therefore UNHRD Brindisi is looking for a Project Manager with civil engineering and/or architect skills to carry out the project in coordination with WFP Management Services Division (MSD) in particular with Engineering (MSDE) and Infrastructure (MSDI) branches in Headquarter (HQ). This considering the PM will be based in Rome Italy in order to facilitate continuous coordination with other WFP teams and units especially during the planning and review of the project; availability to travel to the Brindisi hub including on a short notice is a requirement. WFP operates to the highest levels of international construction standards while considering local constraints and methods of work. The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the project is progressed to an acceptable standard and to the highest quality in accordance with the contracts between WFP and the selected construction/consultancy companies. The incumbent may act as the Employer focal point for the construction management and oversight of all activities related to the construction of the new facilities in the project locations assigned. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive) Technical tasks •Lead the planning and execution of the Brindisi Hub Expansion and Upgrade plan. This includes the supervision of all the component of the design and construction and the works planning with different actors and stakeholders acting as the focal point of the project between WFP-UNHRD and the other stakeholders. •Provide specialized advice and support on a range of engineering services project management and construction activities including the implementation of WFP policies standards norms and practices. •Provide effective coordination with other WFP teams and units: Maintenance Engineering Space Management WFP Environmental unit WFP Engineering WFP Security etc. •Read implement or adjust designs drawings and construction contract documentation reflecting site specific constraints. •Liaise with third party companies (contractors suppliers etc.) and supervise the relative works on site. •Liaise with local authorities to obtain necessary authorization for the implementation of the projects and to ensure co-ordination of activities throughout the project duration. •Liaise with stakeholders both internal and external to the organization and other UN organizations which may be involved in the project (as Clients partners etc.). •Maintain records including site correspondence survey data inspection records test data records of meetings financial records progress records daily photos etc. •Provide guidance to contractors and consultants. •Assess contractor’s proposals and methodologies. •Review and evaluation of planned and in progress construction projects. •Establishment and maintenance of project performance monitoring evaluation and reporting up to project completion. •Prepare reports including technical appraisals additional contract documentation and any other relevant reports as may be required from time to time. •Prepare and manage cash flow programmes including processing invoices and following payments. •Assist with interpretation of the contract documents. Explain and or reconcile any ambiguities and or discrepancies in the contract documents and apply the various provisions of the contract documents. •Prepare and review reports minutes and correspondence in relation to the project as requested. •Attend and organize on-site meetings or attend conference calls. •Prepare tender specifications for construction works and services relative to the areas and projects of responsibility. •Certify quality and quantity of all construction materials received relative to the projects of responsibility. •Monitor contractor’s performance. Monetary tasks •Prepare certificates for interim and final payments to contractors. •Provide recommendations to the Hub Manager of UNHRD Brindisi regarding certification ofproject payments and additional financial obligations that may be required to complete theproject's on-site customization and installation. •Prepare variations to address problems encountered on site or arising from the needs of WFPor others. •Assist in the liquidation of Audits and Consultations (if any) related to the Project. •Preparation of the final accounts. Quality •Assess contractor submissions. •Establish and maintain project quality assurance procedures. •Completion of all necessary measurements and the control of quality for the implementation of the works. •Assurance of the quality of the works during construction continuously inspecting the materials and construction operations regarding workmanship and compliance with the specifications. •Maintenance of permanent records of results of any possible tests made. •Provision of notice to the contractors of any defects and deficiencies and issue instructions for the removal and substitution of the improper works where provided under the contract. Health & Safety •Ensure that the contractors abide by the internationally recognized standards of health and safety for the works adjacent properties all site personnel and the general public. •Order to the contractor measures to improve Health and Safety on site during construction works. •Notification to the Brindisi Hub Manager of any serious breaches to Health and Safety rules on the project. QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY REQUIREMENTS Education * Advance University degree in Architecture or civil Engineering or related fields. Experience * Minimum of 5 years of proven postgraduate Architectural/Engineering experience in design and construction/rehabilitation of building projects and project management. * Solid experience in the construction sector of office and conference buildings is required. * Proven experience with FIDIC Form of Contracts is required. * Experience in Health and Safety and Quality Control is required. * Experience working in the humanitarian sector is desirable. * Experience gained through working in international environments is an asset. Language * Fluency (level C) in English and Italian language is required.


SCOPE OF WORK USAID/SOMALIA PEOPLE-CENTERED GOVERNANCE (PCG) ACTIVITY Position Director of Finance and Administration Maximum Level of Effort Full-time LTTA Base of Operations Nairobi Kenya (with travel to Mogadishu Somalia) position reports to Director of Finance and Administration * Project Background: The USAID People-Centered Governance (PCG) Activity is supporting local governments in southern Somalia to improve their effectiveness and legitimacy. To accomplish this objective the project implements activities aligned with two mutually interrelated and reinforcing immediate results IR1) that District Councils (DCs) are fairer and more inclusive and IR2) that DCs improve their performance. PCG will engage at the Federal State and local levels and will eventually work in several districts within the three (i.e. Hirshabelle Jubaland and Southwest) federal member states (FMS) of Somalia. * Position Objectives The Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) will oversee finance administrative procurement grants logistics and human resources functions for PCG ensuring effective and compliant financial management and operations for the seamless implementation of technical activities. S/he will lead collaboration between technical and operations staff. In addition the Director of Finance & Administration will be responsible for enhancing financial reporting and analysis systems to provide accurate and timely financial information to project stakeholders. * Responsibilities The Director of Finance & Administration will be responsible for the following: Quality Assurance and Compliance: * Serve as the Chief of Party’s (COP) advisor regarding processes and compliance on finance administrative grants and procurement issues with USAID and local government officials and service providers. * Understand DAI and USAID rules regulations processes and systems for compliant project implementation. * Ensure the establishment of strong relationships with service providers in Somalia. * Monitor finance administrative procurement grants logistics and HR actions assess operational risks and propose mitigation strategies such as: * Ensure that DAI is in compliance with local laws at all times; * Ensure that appropriate checks and balances (separation of duties) are maintained and that staff carry out responsibilities in line with the Project Schedule of Authorities (PSOA); * Ensure that financial transactions including payroll and remittances to local authorities are carried out and documented in compliance with DAI and USAID policies and procedures; * Review all biweekly field finance reports prepared by the Accountant before they are submitted to the home office for approval; * Ensure that procurement of goods and services including procurement of construction services is carried out and documented in compliance with DAI and USAID policies and procedures. * Oversee the development of all required financial reporting to USAID and DAI Home Office and ensure quality compliance and accuracy of all financial information reported. * Responsible for providing training and capacity-building support to project staff local partners and service providers on compliance with DAI and USAID rules regulations and processes. Tools and Systems: * Establish robust operating systems to guide PCG activity operations in Somalia and ensure their adaptation and maintenance throughout the program’s period of performance. * Lead the development of a customized Field Operations Manual TAMIS workflows and other guidance documents. * Ensure staff follows best practices in file management across finance administration procurement and HR. * Supervise the Finance Manager and Accountant in preparing monthly accruals commitments and projections for the project to be integrated with project-wide budgeting exercises. * Assist the PCG team with budget and activity planning. * Understand and work with DAI systems particularly TAMIS and other project management systems. * Implement and oversee internal controls and risk management procedures. Personnel Management and Cross-team Coordination: * Supervise the Operations Associate Director Grants and Procurement Manager and Finance Manager proactively addressing any concerns and supporting their professional growth. * Monitor HR issues such as poor performance employee dissatisfaction or staff learning and professional development needs escalating issues and suggesting solutions. * Serve as a member of activity teams as needed and serve as a member of other temporary cross project teams such as during startup and closedown. * Contribute finance and operational inputs during activity work planning exercises. * Communicate regularly with the home office Project Manager and Project Associate to promote smooth effective project operations. * Oversee financial audits and compliance reviews. * Ensure safeguarding of staff and a strict zero tolerance policy towards corruption and unethical behavior. * Mentor and guide staff involved in local stakeholder engagement to ensure conflict sensitivity and GEYSI (Gender Equality Youth and Social Inclusion) principles are integrated into PCG activities and operations. * Uphold DAI ethics and values in all aspects of team management financial reporting procurement operations and delivery. Reporting The DFA will report to the COP. S/he will collaborate closely with DAI’s Home Office based in Bethesda USA. Supervisory Responsibilities The DFA will directly supervise the Operations Associate Director Grants and Procurement Manager and Finance Manager. Qualifications Education * At minimum a university degree in Business Management Finance Accounting or appropriate field. Master’s degree highly preferred. Work Experience * Minimum of twelve (12) years of experience with at least ten (10) years of experience in management roles of progressive responsibility overseeing project finance and accounting for a multidimensional multi-functional donor funded project in a challenging environment; at least five (5) years of experience on USAID projects preferred * Prior work experience in Somalia. * Experience in systems development and office administration. * Direct programming and/or operational management experience supporting a USAID contract or cooperative agreement and demonstrating collaboration between multiple teams – for instance operations technical engineering – to achieve a desired result. * Demonstrated experience with financial management tasks such as developing/updating budget projections and using field accounting software. * Demonstrated recent (past 3 years) experience overseeing procurement of goods and services preferably including procurement of construction services. * Demonstrated experience in helping design and implement conflict analyses. * Prior experience supervising staff. PreferredExperience * Experience with Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FDCO) and European Union funded programs financial management audit requirements and reporting. Skills * Strong understanding of USAID policies and procedures especially related to procurement of goods and services. * Good understanding of standard Microsoft Office programs such as Word Excel and Outlook and finance/accounting software used to track transactions. * Ability to communicate/collaborate effectively across cultures and project functions including with team members based in other countries. * Critical thinker and self-starter able to work with minimal supervision and within established deadlines. * Willing to perform assigned and additional duties and work under unpredictable conditions. * Strong systems and strategic thinking skills and ability to set up strong management systems processes and tools. * Strong leadership and supervisory skills. * Professional fluency in English with additional language experience in Somali preferred but not mandatory. Interested candidates should apply via this link About DAI DAI is a global development company with corporate offices in the United States the United Kingdom EU Nigeria Pakistan and Palestine and project operations worldwide. We tackle fundamental social and economic development problems caused by inefficient markets ineffective governance and instability. DAI works on the frontlines of global development. Transforming ideas into action—action into impact. We are committed to shaping a more livable world. DAI and its employees are committed to confronting racism and holding ourselves accountable for positive change within the company and in the communities cultures and countries in which we live and work.DAI is committed to attracting and retaining the best employees from all races and backgrounds in our continued effort to become a better development partner. DAI upholds the highest ethical standards. We are committed to the prevention of sexual exploitation abuse and harassment as well as other ethical breaches. All of our positions are therefore subject to stringent vetting and reference checks.


About Palladium Palladium is a global company working to design develop and deliver positive impact on the lives and livelihoods of people around the globe; broaden access to health water power and infrastructure; build enduring sustainable and transformative institutions and market systems to address global challenges; and conserve the natural world. We operate in over 90 countries and have a workforce of 4000 talented motivated and diverse staff of all religions races languages and gender identities. This Opportunity The HRIS Manager position will focus on the areas of systems and data management and systems security with relation to Palladium’s HR systems. The preferred candidate should be recognized as an expert of the HR systems used by Palladium with a strong working knowledge of its functionality configuration and administration. Location: The position can be based in Palladium’s Washington D.C. London or Brisbane offices. You And Your Career If you are a problem-solver collaborator and doer and you have expertise in HR Operations Systems we are interested in hearing from you. We are a learning organization and provide growth opportunities from the start. We pride ourselves on giving you the freedom resources and guidance to chart a fulfilling career! Reporting And Supervision The role reports to the Director ICT Global. Reporting requirements include: * Weekly meeting with line manager * Monthly updates on the status of personal Key Result Areas (KRAs) Learning and Development any other material matters and/or areas of concern * Other reporting as requested by the line manager Primary Duties And Responsibilities The primary responsibilities of the HRIS Manager are to: * Develop policies guidelines and standards for the administration and management of the company’s HR Systems * Define and implement procedures for monitoring Palladium’s HR Systems ensuring compliance and adherence to SLAs * Define and implement procedures for security privacy data protection and data management ensuring continual compliance * Develop and manage interfaces between the company’s HR systems and other dependent systems * Define and implement enhancements to the HR Systems in partnership with the Systems Architect in response to requests from the HR User community in alignment with the Governance framework * Provide 3rd level technical support for the HR Systems and manage escalation to vendors as required * Maintain up-to-date awareness of industry developments and best practices in HR information systems ensuring that the HR systems in place are maintained in the most current state avoiding obsolescence * Collaborate with the ICT Service Delivery Global ensuring compliance with the ICT Risk and Compliance Strategy * Manage vendors in accordance with agreed SLA’s and ensure adherence to ICT policies * Provide technical support to ICT Service Delivery Global and partnership ICT Leaders and Technical Support in the area of user support * Share knowledge and mentor/assist team members and other peers Key Competencies Required * Strong technical acumen of enterprise HR systems * Demonstrable experience in systems and data management * Demonstrable experience in systems security management * Demonstrable experience in systems troubleshooting and testing * Strong problem solving and analytical skills * Knowledge and experience with programming languages tools and techniques * Have the ability to multitask work under pressure take initiative meet deadlines and acquire and apply technical skills as necessary * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills * Able to assume a leadership role and apply coaching skills * Systems delivery/project management skills Equity Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity diversity and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation creativity success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background age race gender identity and expression religion ethnicity sexual orientation disability nationality veteran marital or Indigenous status. Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss. Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.


ToR _Consultance National _Strategie Community Health.pdf UNICEF works in some of the world's most challenging places to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them realize their potential. In 190 countries and territories we work for every child everywhere every day to build a better world for all. And we never give up. For every child a champion In Burundi UNICEF has a very diverse portfolio of responsibilities but all with the same objective of supporting the government and other stakeholders in realizing children's economic social cultural political and civil rights. UNICEF's country programme in Burundi aims to improve the lives of children and women in the following key areas: child and maternal health nutrition education child protection water sanitation and hygiene social policy and advocacy adolescent empowerment and community resilience and humanitarian response. It is in this context that the consultancy is part of supporting the Directorate of Health Promotion Care Demand Community and Environmental Health (DPS-DSCE) of the Ministry of Public Health and the fight against AIDS for the evaluation of the National Strategic Plan 2019-2023 the reconfiguration the development of the new strategic plan and develop a harmonized implementation guide and a roadmap for national engagement in favour of Community Health in Burundi. How can you tell the difference? The consultant is expected to recruit the following results: * Facilitate the international consultant's contacts with official authorities; * Propose a work plan and a timeline of the process with a detailed methodology and data collection tools for the situational analysis that will be validated by the Technical Working Group (TWG); * Support the analysis of results/effects of the implementation of the NSCP; * Support the development of the new National Strategic Plan for Community Health 2024-2028; * Support the international consultant in the development of the Burundi Community Health Investment Framework. To be a champion for every child you will need to have... * Advanced university degree in public health and health economics social sciences or related discipline. A Diploma in Community Health would be an asset * At least 5 years of experience in developing national health strategic plans including at least 3 years in community health * Experience in managing community health or maternal newborn and child health programs including strategic planning and national implementation of the health system; * Proven expertise in strengthening community health systems in the context of strategic and operational planning * Proven experience in leadership management and coordination of public health programs; * Proven expertise in cost estimation design of financing scenarios budgeting and in the development of investment cases; * Proven experience in programme situation analysis and review planning and budgeting; * An ability to develop and facilitate strategic planning workshops in public health costing adaptation of modeling tools and development of investment cases; * Experience and expertise in advocacy policy and strategic dialogue. How to apply Interested candidates must submit * An updated dated and signed CV with a copy of the highest degree; * A letter of motivation: the candidate must indicate in the cover letter the ability and availability to achieve the terms of reference; * A technical offer: this will focus on how the consultant has understood the terms of reference and plans to conduct the consultation. The technical offer will briefly highlight the proposed approaches and methods as well as an indicative schedule of deliverables; * A financial offer: the compensation proposal in US dollars should include per diem daily subsistence allowance (DSA) economy international fare communication and other information as applicable; * Evidence of similar work: this concerns evidence from two or two similar studies focused on strategic planning with a particular focus on community health For each child you will demonstrate ... UNICEF's values of caring respect integrity trust and responsibility as well as communication teamwork and results-oriented skills. http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/UNICEF_Competencies.pdf UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion in its staff and encourages all applicants regardless of gender nationality religious and ethnic background including persons with disabilities to apply for membership in the organization. UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is inconsistent with its mandate and the standards of conduct for United Nations staff members including sexual abuse or exploitation sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also strictly adheres to the principle of child protection. Any candidate considered for recruitment will undergo rigorous reference and background checks and will be required to adhere to these standards and principles. Note* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and will proceed to the next stage of the selection process. Persons hired under a consultant contract will not be considered staff members under the United Nations Staff Regulations and Rules and UNICEF policies and procedures and will not be entitled to the benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and health insurance coverage). Their terms of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for Consultants' Services. Consultants are responsible for determining their tax obligations and paying any taxes and/or duties in accordance with local or other applicable laws. The selected candidate is responsible for ensuring that the (applicable) visa and health insurance necessary for the performance of the functions of the contract are valid for the entire duration of the contract. Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO) approved vaccine which must be completed prior to commencing the mission.


Organizational Setting The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. Our goal is to achieve food security for all and make sure that people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active healthy lives. With 195 members (194 countries and the European Union) FAO works in more than 130 countries worldwide. FAO evaluates the strategic alignment implementation efficacy and efficiency of its portfolio of work through its independent Office of Evaluation (OED) which is led by a Director who reports to the FAO Governing Bodies and to the Director-General. OED evaluates FAO strategies initiatives programmes and projects at global regional and national levels. OED seeks to generate credible and useful evidence and insights to inform decisions support oversight and help FAO achieve its mission. In so doing OED provides results accountability to both Member nations and the Director-General. OED also participates in system-wide evaluation initiatives thereby contributing to assessments of development and humanitarian effectiveness by the UN system. OED values candidates who are highly motivated to excel and want to join OED colleagues in generating transformative knowledge for FAO its Member nations and others working in the fields in which FAO operates to achieve its mission of ending hunger! Purpose of the Call FAO has a growing portfolio of programmes and projects that require evaluation. The purpose of this call is to identify evaluation specialist with proven experience in the management of evaluations interested in joining OED as managers. Reporting Lines The evaluation specialist will work under the supervision of an Evaluation Officer. Technical Focus The evaluation specialist will manage programme and project evaluations in various areas of FAO’s mandate. Tasks And Responsibilities The evaluation specialist will ensure the successful conduct of the evaluation. Some specific tasks include: * Composing and identifying the team that will undertake the evaluation * Lead the preparation of the evaluation’s terms of reference * Participate in data collection and analysis as needed * Provide quality assurance and guidance to the teams * Ensure adherence to OED policies and procedures * Promote use and uptake of evaluation findings * Other tasks as agreed with the supervisor. A Non-exhaustive List Of Potential Assignments Include * Evaluation of FAO’s country programmes * Evaluation of FAO’s resilience and humanitarian initiatives * Evaluation of FAO’s initiatives on One Health (including those funded by the Pandemic Fund) * Evaluation of FAO’s initiatives in support of climate change mitigation and adaptation (including those funded by the Global Environmental Fund Green Climate Fund Adaptation Fund). CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING Minimum Requirements * Advanced university degree in a social science field (such as economics sociology or psychology) or evaluation * At least 5 years of experience managing evaluations * Working knowledge (proficient - level C) of English as well as of French (for assignments in French-speaking Africa) and/or Spanish (for assignments in Spanish-speaking countries in Latin America). FAO Core Competencies * Results Focus * Teamwork * Communication * Building Effective Relationships * Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement Technical/Functional Skills * At least 3 publications in the field of evaluation * Extent and relevance of experience in managing development and humanitarian evaluations including outsourcing to external firms * Extent and relevance of experience evaluating projects funded by international cooperation; * Proven knowledge of evaluation methods both qualitative and quantitative. * Familiarity with FAO’s technical areas of work is desirable. Call For Expressions Of Interest - Vacancy Announcement Job Posting 29/Aug/2023 Closure Date 17/Oct/2023 11:59:00 PM Organizational Unit OED Job Type Non-staff opportunities Type of Requisition Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement) Grade Level N/A Primary Location Various Locations-Various Locations Duration Up to 11 months Post Number N/A IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please note that Closure Date and Time displayed above are based on date and time settings of your personal device * FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender nationality background and culture. * Qualified female applicants qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply; * Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct and to uphold FAO's values * FAO as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status objectives and mandate including sexual exploitation and abuse sexual harassment abuse of authority and discrimination * All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks * All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality