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Intern (Support Services), Kabul

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Intern (Support Services), Kabul
Closing date: Saturday, 15 March 2014 Vacancy code VA/2014/B5001/4868
Position title Intern (Support Services)
Department/office GPSO, Mine Action
Duty station Kabul, Afghanistan
Contract type Other
Contract level Other
Duration 6 months
Application period 06-Mar-2014 to 16-Mar-2014 Print
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Background Information - UNOPS
UNOPS mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner. Within these three core areas of expertise, UNOPS provides its partners with advisory, implementation and transactional services, with projects ranging from building schools and hospitals, to procuring goods and services and training local personnel. UNOPS works closely with governments and communities to ensure increased economic, social and environmental sustainability for the projects we support, with a focus on developing national capacity. Working in some of the world's most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices in development, humanitarian and peacebuilding contexts, always satisfying or surpassing partner expectations. We employ more than 6,000 personnel and on behalf of our partners create thousands more work opportunities in local communities. Through our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark and a network of offices, we oversee activities in more than 80 countries.
Background Information - MAC
Mine Action Cluster
The UNOPS Mine Action Cluster (MAC), within the Global Partner Services Office (GPSO), is a principal service provider to the United Nations, governments of mine-affected countries and other partners. The Mine Action Cluster was established in 1997. Based in New York, it has helped partners to significantly improve the lives of people in more than 30 countries across the world. The Mine Action Cluster supports emergency, post-conflict and peacekeeping operations. It delivers fast procurement, recruitment and management services to facilitate humanitarian aid and launch emergency mine clearance. The cluster is responsible for administration, as well as providing support and overseeing the day-to-day management of the project field offices, in line with the partners' requirements and UNOPS rules and regulations. It is headed by the Cluster Chief who has overall authority and accountability for the performance of the Mine Action Cluster on behalf of its partners. MACCA invites applications from newly graduated Afghan youth with/without previous working experience for its Kabul based Internship program. The aim of the internship program is to offer students or recent graduates meaningful work experience that would enhance their employability and skills. By doing so, MACCA also gains the possibility to bring in fresh talent and new perspective to a specific project or team.
This program provides these graduates with a good understanding of the Afghanistan mine action program, practical working experience in a UN project, as well as training, coaching, mentoring and guidance in various fields. The internees will be responsible for providing general administration / technical support to the respected department(s).
As part of its ongoing gender mainstreaming efforts, MACCA highly encourages qualified female candidates to apply
MACCA provide the interns with:
  • Financial compensation as stipend to cover his/her possible costs during the internship period.
  • Time off according to the MACCA policies and procedures.
  • Training, coaching, mentoring and guidance services; and
  • Certificate of service at the end of the internship period.
Functional Responsibilities
  • Assist HR section in day-to-day activities i.e., arranging interview schedules, scanning document etc.
  • Arrange all HR/Logistics records, files and documents either in chronological or alphabetical order, depending on the type and following standard file naming conventions
  • Scan, Archive and dispose records and documents in accordance with the UNOPS Record Retention Policy and understand and follow the rules depending on the retention schedule
  • Communicate with logistics section on HR weekly pouch and other correspondence.
  • Assist logistics section in stocktaking and physical verification, tracking incoming requisitions and take approval from related authorities.
  • Perform other relevant task as assigned by the MACCA Management.
Competencies
Planning and Organizing:
  • Sound organization and interpersonal skills, ability to coordinate teams of individuals with diverse skills set.
Teamwork:
  • Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
  • solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise;
  • is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda;
  • supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
  • shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Knowledge Management and Learning:
  • Shares knowledge and experience;
  • actively works towards continuing personal learning, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
Education:
Interns should be studying for a university degree such as Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. (or the equivalent) or have graduated from such studies within three years prior to the application date of the internship.
The candidate should preferably be enrolled in a degree program in a relevant field.
Experience:
  • No specific experience is required;
  • adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications is desirable.
Languages:
  • Intermediate level in English (writing, speaking and reading) is required for this post.
Additional Considerations
  • Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
  • Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
  • Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
  • Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
  • For staff positions UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
  • The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns. Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Internship agreement Contract level: N/A Contract duration: 6 months

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Operations Analyst - Microfinance / Banking Advisory Services, Rabat, Morocco

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Operations Analyst - Microfinance / Banking Advisory Services, Rabat, Morocco
Closing date: Wednesday, 5 March 2014
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Background / General description
IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, promotes sustainable private sector investment in developing countries as a way to reduce poverty and improve people's lives. The IFC Advisory Services in the Middle East and North Africa (IFC AS in MENA) is managed from its regional headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. IFC AS in MENA has offices located throughout the MENA region, covering 20 countries from Morocco to Pakistan. Its objective is to stimulate private sector development by a) improving business enabling environments, b) helping to develop financial markets, c) strengthening the small and medium enterprise (SME) sector, and d) forging public-private partnerships. The IFC's MENA A2F program is split into 1) Banking Advisory, 2) Microfinance and 3) Financial Infrastructure sub-programs. The Banking and Microfinance Advisory programs focus on three levels of Technical Assistance (TA) activities: (a) Build capacity of Financial Institutions (Banks and Microfinance institutions) in strategy, market segmentation, credit risk management, product development through new approaches and systems to scale up their financing for MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) on a sustainable basis, b) Promote sub-sector focus: women-owned MSMEs, sustainable energy MSME projects, agri MSMEs, leasing, etc, and c) Raise awareness on best practices in the MSME Finance space. Through its activities, the MENA A2F program achieves the following strategic objectives: (a) helps to develop a sustainable MSME financing sector through institution building and strengthening; (b) addresses the significant MSME finance/banking gap in the Arab world; (3) disseminates best practice MSME banking, risk management and governance skills in developing markets through training and other events; and (4) helps create employment opportunities through the resultant growth of MSMEs. IFC AS in MENA is now looking to recruit an Operations Analyst to help oversee microfinance and banking projects in MENA region, with priority given to projects in the West MENA countries. This would include, but not be limited to, managing ongoing microfinance and banking projects and developing new projects, managing relationships with existing and new clients, managing the work of outside, liaising with other IFC/WB staff including investment officers, and ensuring that projects are implemented in line with the microfinance and banking advisory programs for the MENA region as well as IFC/WB policies/procedures. Specifically, the Operations Analyst will support the Microfinance and BAS teams in all areas including:
Duties and Accountabilities
1.Assisting in managing AS projects in line with the overall microfinance and BAS program and IFC/WB policy; this entails: creating project documentation such as concept notes, approval requests, helping secure and following up on budgets, ensuring the completion of projects within allocated timeframe and budget and alerting management to any risks in meeting the project objectives;
2.Assisting in scoping missions to assess/analyze the characteristics and the dynamics of the financial sector as well as the particularities of the MF and Banking industries in different MENA countries;
3.Assisting in the assessment potential/existing clients' strategy, operations (back and front office functions), portfolio quality, control environment, and providing recommendations as necessary to help identify their needs,
4.Working with the microfinance and BAS program teams to help ramp up project activities in the MENA region;
5.Financial modeling and analysis
6.As needed, assist in the selection and monitoring of consultants, preparation of terms of reference, negotiation of fees, processing of procurement and contracts
7.Handling other ad hoc activities as needed to support the success of the A2F Program.
Selection Criteria
  • Bachelor degree or equivalent in Finance, Business, Law or Economics or equivalent professional qualification;
  • 4 - 7 years professional, relevant experience in advisory services and/or minimum of 3 years of corporate finance/retail banking/MSME credit experience and/or 3 years of experience in one of the big 4 audit firms
  • Knowledge of the business environment, in particular Banking industry, Risk Management, MSME finance and/or Microfinance development;
  • Prior work in financial sector advisory industry would be an advantage;
  • Analytical mind able to analyze, collect and aggregate information from a variety of sources in order to distil and present data effectively to internal and external clients;
  • Multitasking under pressure is a must.
  • Strong client focus, excellent business judgement and ability to produce consistently positive results;
  • Self-motivated, conscientious, and able to work independently with minimal supervision;
  • Willing to travel throughout the MENA region, as needed;
  • Good knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project;
  • Excellent communication and writing skills in English and French, Knowledge of Arabic will be an advantage.
  • Familiarity with World Bank Group/IFC systems would be an advantage

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Admin Assistant (Asset Management), Kabul with travel to provinces

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Admin Assistant (Asset Management), Kabul with travel to provinces
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ADMIN ASSISTANT (ASSET MANAGEMENT)
Location :
Kabul with travel to provinces, AFGHANISTAN
Application Deadline :
03-Mar-14
Type of Contract :
Service Contract
Post Level :
SB-3
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract :
One year
Background
Under the supervision of the Operations Manager/OIC, the Administrative Assistant for Assets Management supports the overall management and control of expendable and non-expendable UNWOMEN assets, assets disposal and renewal of inventory data, executes processes and transactions ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Administrative Assistant promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.
The Administrative Assistant works in close collaboration with the Management Support & Business Development, Programme and Operations Teams in the Country Office (CO), project personnel and other UN agencies staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery. Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
  • Implementation of operational strategies
  • Support to asset management
  • Support to administrative and financial control
  • Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1. Ensures implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Full compliance of administrative management and inventory ensuring that proper asset management is performed in adherence to UN/UNWOMEN rules, regulations, policies and strategies and that inventory procedures are complied with at all CO units.
  • Provision of inputs to the CO administrative business processes mapping and implementation of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
2. Supports the assets management focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Receiving, inspecting and verification of all incoming equipment, furniture and supplies and scheduling deliveries to users.
  • Recording and tracking of assets purchased for active projects
  • Managing office supplies and assuring timely provision of office equipment and stationary
  • Tagging all furniture/equipment upon receipt from the supplier. Update of non-expendable property inventory record and track movement of furniture piece.
  • Entry of all the requisite asset management information in ATLAS
  • 'Capitalization' of appropriate items in accordance with UNWOMEN's policies governing asset classes, estimated useful lives and elements of cost; and the relevant BSB 'CAP' and 'NONCAP' profiles.
  • Utilization of the ATLAS Asset Management Module, in line with the CAP and NONCAP profiles, to capitalize management assets in the UNWOMEN balance sheet to trigger depreciation; and to 'expense' item, in accordance with UNWOMEN's policies and procedures to comply with IPSAS.
  • Support to the management on physical assets disposal. Documentation preparation for submission to CAP; follow up request and liaise with requesting unit and maintenance for disposal action and entry in Atlas of all the requisite details for recording disposals.
3. Provides support for effective administrative and financial control in the office, focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Assistance in the preparation of the unit budget
  • Maintenance of administrative control records such as commitments and expenditures
  • Support to general administration in the preparation of workshops, training and other activities.
  • Back up for transport management.
4. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Training of staff engaged in the conduct of physical inventory.
  • Briefing of staff members on issues relating to area of work
  • Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Promoting Organizational Learning And Knowledge Sharing Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis
  • Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things
  • Documents innovative strategies and new approaches
  • Identifies and communicates opportunities to promote learning and knowledge sharing
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures
  • Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position (asset management)
  • Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures related to the asset management and applies them consistently in work tasks
  • Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
  • Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Level 1.1: Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change
  • Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions
  • Documents processes to support change initiatives
Design and Implementation of Management Systems Level 1.1: Data gathering and implementation of management systems
  • Uses information/databases/other management systems
  • Makes recommendations related to work procedures and implementation of management systems
Client Orientation
Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships
  • Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
  • Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
  • Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
  • Responds to client needs promptly
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Level 1.1: Gathering and disseminating information
  • Prepares timely inputs to reports
  • Maintains databases
Core Competencies:
  • Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
  • Self-development, initiative-taking
  • Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
  • Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
  • Creating synergies through self-control
  • Managing conflict
  • Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
  • Informed and transparent decision making
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  • Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Secondary Education with specialized certification in Accounting and Finance. University Degree in Finance, Business or Public Administration desirable, but it is not a requirement. Part-qualified accountants from an internationally recognized institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
Experince:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in administration or programme support service. Experience in usage of computer and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.). Experience in handling of web-based management systems, experience with ERP systems, preferably PeopleSoft, desirable.
Knowledge of IPSAS and/or IFRS desirable. 3 years relevant experience with University degree will also be acceptable.
Language Requirements:
Fluency in written and spoken English and local languages.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Engineering Coordinator SSA National, Kabul

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Engineering Coordinator SSA National, Kabul
Closing date: Thursday, 27 February 2014
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ENGINEERING COORDINATOR SSA NATIONAL
Location :
Kabul, AFGHANISTAN
Application Deadline :
27-Feb-14
Type of Contract :
Individual Contract
Post Level :
National Consultant
Languages Required :
English
Duration of Initial Contract :
Five months
Background
UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
UN Women started its operations in Afghanistan in 2002 but from 2009 rent office space from UNOPS in the UNOCA compound in order to have all the programmes and administration staff in the same site. During 2009, there was sudden expansion of the programme accompanied by a corresponding increase in the number of international and national staff. This trend remains high as the restructuring of the office is in process that yields high costs of rent and common services, UN Women was faced with the need to have its own MORS compliant office premises. A plot of land had been acquired inside the UNOCA Compound for this purpose. The Engineering Coordinator under the overall guidance and supervision of the Deputy Country Representative will perform technical structural work in the review of the design and development of plans of the building. Control the bidding process and perform the role of project Manager during the implementation of the building project. Duties and Responsibilities
Under direct supervision of the Operations Manager the Engineering Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks:
  • Act as the project focal point for the ACO office building related matters, provide guidance and technical advices to UN Women on both design and supervision aspects of the project;
  • Conduct preliminary site investigations to obtain field data such as site orientation, climatic conditions, soil characteristics, drainage and other data required.
  • Oversee technical assessments, designs, Bill of Quantity, Cost estimation, drawings and preparation of technical specifications for the tendering of the ACO office building project in compliance with UN Women procurement rules and regulations.
  • Assist in preparation of the bidding documents, evaluation of the quotations and elaboration of the contract document.
  • Ensure that the design/layout for infrastructure work are gender sensitive and provide ease of access for the disabled.
  • Carries out Infrastructure component assessments, design, planning, management, monitoring and oversight
  • Manage the overall infrastructure works component and provide leadership and direction for the project contractor.
  • Ensure proper planning and timely application of UN Women general conditions of contracts for civil work to enable compliance of the contractor.
  • Collect and document site information in relation to contractor's work including information on the contractor's work force, weather, progress of work and any other related information.
  • Check contractor's claims and submittal against its accuracy and reality, and make recommendation to the supervisor
  • Be responsible for the preparation and revision of project management documents such as bimonthly and monthly work plans as well as bimonthly project board reports.
  • Supervise the planning and preparation of site monitoring schedules, site visit report ensuring that projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints.
  • Review and Monitor Contractor performance and ensure that the project is delivered according to time and costs targets, at high quality standards. Take necessary steps to ensure timely completion of contractors' work and control of project budget.
  • Ensure that construction safety is observed by the contractor and alerts the contactor about violations and advises to the Senior Irrigation Engineer accordingly.
  • Environmental controls are implemented to prevent pollution of the soil, air, and ground water, and least disturbance is caused to soil and vegetation as per approved project EMP guidelines.
  • Ensure Project Health and Safety Plans and Traffic Control plans are strictly implemented.
  • Report all errors, omissions, discrepancies and deficiencies to supervisor and record them on the construction site registers.
  • Ensure accurate management of planned capital expenditures. Negotiate and manage project costs and changes.
  • Monitor and document progress on the construction site through site visits, reports, job meetings with the general contractor/design team.
  • Maintain accurate and consistent electronic files and documentation.
  • Perform other construction management related duties as may be assigned.
Competencies
  • Proven ability to solve contract, security and administration issues within the established design context.
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines without compromising design intent or internal relationships.
  • Working knowledge of budget preparation and the proven ability to manage projects within budgetary constraints.
  • Ability to develop, maintain and supervise accountability systems for materials and services;
  • Good knowledge of UN rules and regulations;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
  • Excellent communication skills (spoken, written and presentational), including ability to present sensitive issues/positions and to write reports and technical decisions quantitatively justified
Required Skills and Experience
Education
  • Advanced University/Masters Degree in Civil Engineering. A First Level University Degree with combination of academic qualification plus an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced degree.
Work Experience
  • At least 5 years' experience in direct management of the real estate projects including budget control, estimation, design and construction coordination, security approvals and project scheduling.
  • At least one year relevant experience with international organizations preferably with UN.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of materials, furnishings and construction methods related to office and accommodation design.
  • Working knowledge of building systems and codes.
  • Advanced skills using a project management software application, MS Project is preferred.
  • AutoCAD skills.
Language:
  • Fluency in English, both oral and written, is required.
  • Spoken Dari and/or Pashto is essential.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Nutrition Cluster Coordinator, Kabul

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Nutrition Cluster Coordinator, Kabul
Closing Date: Thursday, 27 February 2014
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Purpose of the Position
On behalf of the IASC Humanitarian Coordinator in Afghanistan and UNICEF as the lead agency for the IASC Nutrition Cluster and in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, the Nutrition Cluster Coordinator will facilitate a timely and effective nutrition response in Afghanistan and ensure that the capacity of national institutions is strengthened to respond to and coordinate emergency nutrition interventions that demonstrate results and impact achieved.
Key Expected Results
General activities:
1. Identification of key partners: -Continuously identify key humanitarian partners for the Nutrition Cluster response, respecting their respective mandates and program priorities -Continuously identify other key partners including national and Sub-National authorities, private sector, etc. -Carryout and update capacity mapping of all current and potential actors - government, national and international humanitarian organizations as well as national institutions, the private sector and advocate to donors, NGOs, government and other stakeholder on the nutrition programme needs and services. -Monitor Community management of acute malnutrition (CMAM) activities to ensure that cluster members are adhering to national and international best practice documents. -Monitor and document Infant and young child feeding best practices and lessons learned
2. Establishment and maintenance of appropriate humanitarian coordination mechanisms: -Ensure appropriate coordination between all Nutrition humanitarian partners (including OCHA, national and international NGOs, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement, IOM and other international organizations active in the sector) as well as Sub-National authorities and local structures -Ensure the establishment/ and maintenance of appropriate sector coordination mechanisms including working groups as needed; -Ensure full integration of the IASSCs agreed priority cross-cutting issues, namely human rights, age, gender and environment, utilization participatory and community-based approaches. In line with this, promote gender equality by ensuring that the needs, contributions and capacities of women and girls as well as men and boys are addressed; -Secure commitments from cluster participants in responding to needs and filling gaps, ensuring an appropriate distribution of responsibilities within the cluster, with clearly defined focal points for specific issues where necessary; -Ensure that cluster participants work collectively, ensuring the complementarities of the various stake holders actions; -Promote emergency response actions while at the same time considering the need for early recovery planning as well as prevention and risk reduction concerns; -Ensure effective links with other clusters, especially Health, WASH, Agriculture and Food Security and Education; -Represent the interests of the Nutrition Cluster in discussions with the Humanitarian Coordinator, the head of OCHA as well as donors on prioritization, resource mobilization and advocacy; -Act as focal point for inquiries on the Nutrition Clusters response plans and operations.
3. Planning and strategy development: -Ensure predictable action within the cluster for the following; -Needs assessment and analysis; development of standard assessment formats for use within the sector; -Identification of gaps; -Developing/updating agreed response strategies and action plans for the Nutrition Cluster and ensuring that these are adequately reflected in the overall country strategies, such as the Common Humanitarian Action Plan (CHAP) as an integral component of the CAP process. -Drawing lessons learned from past activities and revising strategies and action plans accordingly; -Developing an exit, or transition, strategy for the cluster
. 4. Application of standards: -Ensure that Nutrition Cluster participants are aware of relevant policy guidelines, technical standards and relevant commitments that the Government/concerned authorities have undertaken under international human rights law; -Ensure that the Nutrition Cluster responses are in line with existing policy guidance, technical standards, and relevant Government human rights legal obligations.
5. Monitoring and reporting: -Specifically needs to include an analytical interpretation of best available information in order to benchmark progress of the emergency response over time. That is - monitoring indicators (quantity, quality, coverage, continuity and cost) of service delivery which are derived from working towards meeting standards (mentioned in point 4). -Ensure regular reporting against the Nutrition Cluster indicators of service delivery (quantity, quality, coverage, continuity and cost) supports analysis of the Nutrition Cluster in closing gaps and measuring impact of interventions. -Develop and coordinate implementation of a nutrition surveillance system based on relevant information from service delivery points (e.g. TFU, OTPs, etc), community based GMP, periodic surveys, and regular data from established sentinel sites. This would entail triangulation of nutrition data with data from the relevant sectors, eg. Heath, WASH and food security.
6. Advocacy and resource mobilization: -Identify core advocacy concerns, including resource requirements, and contribute key messages to broader advocacy initiatives of the Humanitarian Coordinators and other actors; -Advocate for donors to fund cluster participants to carry out priority activities in the sector concerned, while at the same time encouraging cluster participants to mobilize resources for their activities through the usual channels. -Act as the focal point for reviewing and ensuring quality control for all the Nutrition Cluster project submitted for Flash Appeal, CAP, CERF and other funding mechanisms
7. Training and capacity building of Sub-National /local authorities and civil society: -Promote and support training of the Nutrition Cluster partners personnel and build the capacity of all the Nutrition partners based on the mapping and understanding of available capacity; -Support efforts to strengthen the capacity of the national / authorities and civil society.
8. Acting as Provider of last resort: As agreed by the IASC Principals, the Nutrition Cluster lead agency is responsible for acting as the provider of last resort to meet agreed priority needs and will be supported by the HC in their resource mobilization efforts in this regard;
-Under the principal of the Provider of last resort, the Nutrition Cluster Coordinator will liaise with the Cluster Lead Agency UNICEF to ensure that gaps are filled
Qualifications of Successful Candidate Education Advanced University degree in any of the following fields: Public Health, Nutrition or a related technical field
A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree Work Experience Minimum of eight years with significant experience working in emergency contexts preferably UN or NGO experience at a senior programme management level. Proven experience in strategic coordination, managing partnerships and knowledge of management tools and methods for effective coordination is critical. Language Proficiency Fluency in English (verbal and writing) and another UN language preferred Competencies of Successful Candidate Core Values: - Commitment - Diversity and Inclusion - Integrity Core Competencies: - Communication - Working with People - Drive for Results Functional Competencies - Leading vision and change - Relating and Networking - Strategic and Global thinking - Planning and Organising - Deciding and Initiating Action - Applying Technical Expertise Technical Knowledge a) Common Technical Requirements - Knowledge of humanitarian reform principles, international humanitarian law, inter-connectedness and reform pillars & reform updates - Knowledge of the Cluster approach guidelines and terms of Reference ( and knowledge of how to apply them) - Knowledge of cluster participants ( their mandates, capacities, attitudes, limitations,) and how to integrate them into the cluster approach - Ability to mitigate and mediate conflict and disagreements among cluster partners b) Function-Specific Technical Requirements - Ability to use and adapt cluster coordination tools ( e.g stakeholder mapping, NAF, CHAP, CERF, CAP, Flash Appeals, GAP ID, IM tools, Need-Capacity-Resource Mapping, Contingency planning etc Remarks
  • Please note that Kabul is a non-family duty station.
  • The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

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Chief WASH, Islamabad

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Chief WASH, Islamabad
Closing Date: Monday, 24 February 2014
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Purpose of the Position
Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Representative, accountable for the development, design, planning, implementation and management of the WASH programme within the country programme. As head of section, direct, lead and manage a group of professionals, and support staff to develop, manage and administer the sectoral or inter-sectoral project/programme.
Key Expected Results
1. Supervise and direct the activities leading to the completion of the Situation Analysis for the WASH, programmes School WASH; Community WASH; Water Quality maintaining; Environment Preparedness and recovery and its periodic update. Formulate WASH programme goals and objectives and develop strategies. Supervise preparation of the WASH inputs to Country Programme recommendations and related documents such as Annual Work plan, joint programmes etc. As part of the senior management team, ensure the integration of the WASH Programmes with other sectors, in all stages of the programming process, i.e. the Situation Analysis, CPR, programme strategy, planning, monitoring and evaluation, and courses of action for achievement of programme objectives. Participation in UN TWGs and provide technical support to UN harmonization/One UN initiative.
2. In coordination and collaboration with other professional colleagues including provincial colleagues, establish and develop effective information and reporting systems to monitor and evaluate impact of WASH programme and achievement of WASH targets and goals. Ensure development of effective communication materials and strategies to support advocacy and social mobilization efforts. Conduct field assessment visits for evaluating WASH programme effectiveness, identifying problems, documenting progress in PROMS and instituting remedial measures. Establish networking with government and NGO partners and provide technical support through the preparation of funding proposals and donor reports, resource mobilization for the WASH programmes.
3. Provide leadership, guidance and direction for programme management and evaluation of the WASH Programme through periodic meetings, individually and in groups with the various sectoral team members. Ensure exchange of information, experience, identify new strategies and courses of action in developing and preparing Programme Cooperation Agreements to accelerate/improve delivery of services and achieve programme results and objectives.
4. As head of WASH Section, responsible for overall development and establishment of work plan, monitoring compliance, and providing support and guidance to ensure objectives are met and results achieved including, providing technical support/advice to the WASH component of the Emergency Recovery Programme. Identification of internal human resource requirements, training performance planning and monitoring.
5. Interact with Government and other partners, NGOs, UN and bilateral agencies in the different stages of programme implementation, to follow up on implementation of recommendations and agreements, and the mobilization of resources. Provide technical support, orientation and guidance to government officials, and partners on appropriate technical and institutional capacity-building measures and training to achieve programme goals and document results.
6. Keep abreast of development in WASH at the international and regional levels; develop methodologies and new approaches for improving programme effectiveness at country/provincial levels. Participate in WASH programme planning, review and evaluation activities at regional and country level to receive and exchange knowledge, ideas and approaches.
7. Monitor the overall planning and disbursement of programme funds ensuring they are properly administered with locally procurement and cash assistance, liquidated, and utilized in accordance with the CPAP/AWP and programme Budget Allotment conditions. Perform mandatory VISION functions and duties as per TOA.
8. Ensure timely preparation and submission of Progress/Status Reports required for Management, Executive Board, Donors, Budget reviews, Programme Analysis and Assessment for annual reports. Participate in emergency preparedness plan and inter-sectoral coordination to maximize gains for WASH team building.
9. Other duties as they may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate EDUCATION
- Advanced university degree (minimum Master degree level) in one of the disciplines relevant to the following areas: Public Health, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Geology, Hydrology, Sanitation Engineering, or a field relevant to international WASH related development assistance.
- Additional training in Health Education or Communication for Development (Programme Communication), an asset.
  • A first university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree. WORK EXPERIENCE - Ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience in the UN and/or other international development organization, national government or the private sector. Proven ability to manage large programmes including staffing and budgets, with clear results. Field work experience required. - Background/familiarity with Emergency (preparedness and response) and the IASC Cluster approach preferable. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY - Fluency in English and other UN working language is required. Knowledge of the local language is an asset. Competencies of Successful Candidate 1) Core Values - Commitment - Diversity and Inclusion - Integrity 2) Core Competencies - Communication [ III ] - Working with People [ III ] - Drive for Results [ III ] 3) Functional Competencies - Leading and Supervising [III] - Formulating Strategies and Concepts [III] - Analyzing [III] - Relating and Networking [III] - Deciding and Initiating Action [III] - Persuading and Influencing [ II ] 4) Technical Knowledge a) Specific Technical Knowledge Required: - Expert knowledge of the technical areas of UNICEF programmes. - Expert technical leadership and knowledge of theories, principles and methods in the combination of selective fields of the following: communication for behavior change, WASH in schools, Community-based water supply projects management, monitoring and evaluation; appropriate water supply technology. b) Common Technical Knowledge required (for the job group) - Knowledge of the latest theories, technology and practices in: - Community based sanitation i.e.: hygiene education or latrine construction and waste management. General knowledge of: - Methodology of programme/project management. - Programmatic goals, visions, positions, policies and strategies for sectoral programmes. - Knowledge of global human rights and gender issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current UNICEF position and approaches. - Knowledge of global environmental issues that pertain to sustainable development and specifically relation to children and women, and the current UNICEF position and approaches. - UNICEF policies and strategy to address WASH issues, including those relating to conflicts, natural disasters, recovery, and disaster risk reduction and environment. - UNICEF financial, supply and administrative rules and regulations. - Rights-based and Results-based approach and programming in UNICEF. - UNICEF programme policy, procedures and guidelines in the Manual. - Mid-Term Strategic Plan and WASH strategy. - UNICEF Board endorsed policy papers and agency-wide programmes impacting on WASH results. - Knowledge and proficiency in the use of corporate office computer system applications and software, including LAN, email, word processing, spreadsheet, database, telecommunications. c) Technical Knowledge to be Acquired/Enhanced (for the Job) - Government development plans and policies - Knowledge of local conditions and country legislation relevant to UNICEF programmes - UN policies and strategy to address international humanitarian issues, preparedness and the responses, including the IASC Cluster approach. - UN common approaches to programmatic issues and UNICEF positions - UN security operations and guidelines. - UNSECORD training for members of Security Management Team. Remarks
  • Please be noted that Islamabad is a non-family duty station.
  • The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.
  • Please note that this is a re-advertisement. Candidates who have applied to the 1st round, will also be considered, and do not need to re-apply. UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

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Chief of Communication, Islamabad

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Chief of Communication, Islamabad
Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 February 2014
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Purpose of the Position
Under the general guidance of the Representative, accountable for developing, managing, co-coordinating, networking, implementing and monitoring an advocacy and communication strategy and associated products and activities on a regular and on-going basis with public audiences, with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, support and respect for children's and women's rights, and support for UNICEF's mission, priorities and programmes in the country and at a global level as well as those of the UN Country Team.
Key Expected Results
1. Develop and guide implementation of a clear advocacy and communication strategy and associated work plan to support the country programme objectives and get children's issues into the public domain, strengthen political will in support of UNICEF's mission and objectives, and enhance the organization's credibility and brand within context of the One UN Programme.
2. Promote a better understanding of, respect and support for children's and women's rights and issues by carrying out media, information and education activities in support of UNICEF assisted development and humanitarian programme in the country.
3. Ensure that the Country Office has a well-managed country communication team that maintains and continually develops a contact list of journalists and media outlets covering all media, print, TV, radio, web etc., and a successful process of communicating and maintaining regular contact and close collaboration with the media to communicate the story of UNICEF's cooperation to a wider audience. New ways are identified to increase positive exposure and leverage that prominence for new opportunities for UNICEF.
4. Develop partnerships with individuals, groups and organizations whose support is essential to the achievement of advocacy and communication objectives, and strengthen their capacity through appropriate advocacy and communication training, access to updated information, supplies and equipment and through experience-sharing.
5. Adapt and disseminate advocacy materials from NY, Geneva and the Regional Office to identified target audiences, arranging translation into local language(s) as necessary. Identify the need for additional materials/activities, such as radio and television programmes, publications, photographs, websites, etc., to advocate and promote organizational goals within the country, and manage their production and distribution to the target audiences.
6. Engage nationally known personalities and organize special events and activities to support country programme goals. Generate public support for special events.
7. Assist HQ and the Regional Office in identifying and obtaining feature stories and other material to facilitate global/regional advocacy and fund-raising activities, particularly in support of National Committee efforts to mobilize resources. Prepare the resource mobilization strategy for the country programme and provide regular information to donors.
8. Advise the Representative and the country programme team on the effective use of tools of mass communication, including press briefings and conferences and media interviews, to achieve country programme objectives inc. fund raising objectives.
9. In coordination with Regional Adviser, Communication participate in global advocacy activities by planning visits of goodwill ambassadors, National Committee representatives and Executive Board members, including preparation of information materials (e.g. press releases, programme summaries, country fact sheets and media kits) and necessary logistic arrangements.
Qualifications of Successful Candidate
EDUCATION:
Advanced University Degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations; or equivalent professional work experience in the communication area combined with university degree in a related field. First university degree together with relevant work experience and training may be substituted for the advanced degree.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Eight (8) years of progressively responsible and relevant professional work experience. International and national work experience in both developed and developing countries. Professional experience in communication, print, broadcast, new media. Background/familiarity with Emergency situations. LANGUAGES: Fluency in English and another UN working language required.
Competencies of Successful Candidate Core Values: - Commitment - Diversity and Inclusion - Integrity Core Competencies: - Communication - Working with People - Drive for Results Remarks
1. Please not that this is a re-advertisement of a previously advertised vacancy. Those applicants who applied to the earlier vacancy do not need to re-apply as their record will be maintained for the current re-advertisement.
2. Islamabad is a non-family duty station.
3. The successful candidate is expected to commence the assignment within 31 days of receiving the offer.
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

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RISK ANALYST COU/CO, Kabul, Afghanistan

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RISK ANALYST COU/CO, Kabul, Afghanistan
Closing Date: Thursday, 27 February 2014
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RISK ANALYST COU/CO VA NO.2014/02/027
Location : Kabul, AFGHANISTAN
Application Deadline : 27-Feb-14
Type of Contract : FTA Local
Post Level : NO-B
Languages Required :English
Duration of Initial Contract : One Year with possibility of Extension
Background
UNDP supports stabilization, state building, governance and development priorities in Afghanistan. UNDP support, in partnership with the Government, the United Nations system, the donor community and other development stakeholders, has contributed to institutional development efforts leading to positive impact on the lives of Afghan citizens. Over the years UNDP support has spanned such milestone efforts as the adoption of the Constitution; Presidential, Parliamentary and Provincial Council elections; institutional development through capacity-development to the legislative, the judicial and executive arms of the state, and key ministries, Government agencies and commissions at the national and subnational levels. UNDP has played a key role in the management of the Law and Order Trust Fund, which supports the Government in developing and maintaining the national police force and in efforts to stabilize the internal security environment. Major demobilization, disarmament and rehabilitation and area-based livelihoods and reconstruction programmes have taken place nationwide. UNDP Programmes in Afghanistan have benefited from the very active support of donors. UNDP Afghanistan is committed to the highest standards of transparency and accountability and works in close coordination with the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan and the UN system as a whole to maximize the impact of its development efforts on the ground.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of the Oversight and Compliance Unit, the Risk Analyst supports the Unit's overall work in all service lines. The overall aim is to ensure systematic accountability of the UNDP Country Office for results. S/he will focus, in particular, on risk management, both at operational and strategic level. At operational level, this includes assurance of compliance with UNDP rules and regulations. S/he will work towards these goals in cooperation and coordination with the Unit head and the other Unit members.
The Risk Analyst may supervise and lead support staff. S/he works in close collaboration with the various programme and operations units of the Country Office (CO), and with projects. S/he also collaborates with UNDP HQ. The aim is to provide coordinated, systematic, client-oriented and timely services for the benefit of the CO, ensuring successful performance in all risk management and compliance related matters.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
  • Ex-ante and on-going risk management assurance for the CO programmes, projects and transactions.
  • Implementation of post-facto oversight of operational processes and results
  • Knowledge building and knowledge sharing
1. Ex-ante and on-going risk management assurance for the CO programmes, projects and transactions.
  • Undertake risk assessments at the CO and project level
  • Support the development of effective risk management mechanisms, in the design and implementation stage of CO strategies, programmes and projects
  • Assist and advice projects and programmes to review and refine risk treatment approaches, based on on-going risk assessments and lessons learnt.
  • Contribute to the effective functioning of Oversight & Review Committees, by preparing and assessing submissions and preparing recommendations for discussion and approval.
  • Provide ex-ante advice on effective project implementation and oversight structures, and support on-going oversight of operational processes within projects of all implementation modalities.
  • Gain and apply understanding of Government of Afghanistan rules and regulations for resource management and oversight.
  • Follow external audits and reviews of development aid in Afghanistan to identify risk areas for the CO, communicate them and prepare proposals for addressing them.
2. Implementation of post-facto oversight of procurement, human resources and finance processes and results
  • Monitor ATLAS data regularly and systematically to identify risk areas, and prepare briefings for Senior management
  • Undertake post-facto oversight for critical operations such as payments, procurement processes and human resources actions (spot checks).
  • Review financially substantive payments from a risk management and compliance perspective.
  • Identify weaknesses in the internal control structures and propose solutions
Support knowledge building and knowledge sharing
  • Support analyses of lessons learned, and prepare knowledge products to be disseminated within UNDP.
  • Provide training and coaching on appropriate risk accountability and monitoring strategies and implementation of corporate guidance in projects, programme and operations.
  • Participate in developing written uniform and harmonized standard operating procedures on main business processes, procedures and templates across all implementation modalities.
  • Liaise with colleagues who work on similar topics in other UN agencies and the UNRC Office and …
  • Implement a personal learning and training development plan, maintain professional advancements through self-study and/or attend professional development training.
Impact of Results
The impact of results will be
  • Effective risk management and oversight mechanisms in place and socialised across the office, for improved results accountability and for the appropriate use of resources.
  • Compliance with UNDP rules and regulations by all parts of the Country Office;
  • Adoption of good practices across the Country Office.
Enhanced the efficiency and impact of UNDP Afghanistan's programme delivery
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
Building Partnerships
Level 1.2: Maintaining a network of contacts
  • Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues
  • Establishes and nurtures positive communication with partners
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis
  • Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
  • Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches
  • Identifies and communicates opportunities to promote learning and knowledge sharing
  • Develops awareness of the various internal/external learning and knowledge-sharing resources
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
  • Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
  • Is able to formulate, manage and review budgets; manage transactions; and conduct financial analysis.
  • Possesses knowledge of organizational policies and procedures and applies them consistently in work tasks
  • Identifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates the same in his/her work
  • Analyses the requirements and synthesizes proposals
  • Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
  • Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
  • Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments
  • Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in work assignments
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis
  • Researches and documents ‘best practices' in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system
  • Demonstrates ability to diagnose problems and identifies and communicates processes to support change initiatives
Design and Implementation of Management Systems
Level 1.2: Research and analysis and making recommendations on management systems
  • Make recommendations relative to work-processing approaches and procedures which would lead to more efficient systems design
Client Orientation
Level 1.2: Establishing effective client relationships
  • Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
  • Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
  • Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
  • Actively supports the interests of the client by making choices and setting priorities to meet their needs
  • Anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Level 1.2: Basic monitoring
  • Gathers, analyzes and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
Core Competencies:
  • Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics, integrity and confidentiality
  • Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
  • Self-development, initiative-taking
  • Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
  • Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
  • Managing conflict
  • Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
  • Informed and transparent decision making
  • Communicating clearly
Required Skills and Experience
  • Master's Degree or Bachelor degree in Public Administration, Development, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Accounting or related field.
  • With Master's degree 2 and with Bachelor's degree 4 years of relevant experience in risk management, financial analysis and/or portfolio analysis and management.
  • Knowledge of and experience with UN/ UNDP projects, processes, monitoring systems and corporately available tools, in particular ERP (ATLAS) is desirable.
  • Proven data analysis skills.
  • Advanced user of computers and office software packages, with advance knowledge of spread sheet and database packages, experience in handling of web based management systems and ERP financials.
  • Good knowledge of human development challenges and development risks for Afghanistan.
  • Familiarity with results-based-management concepts and applications.(?)
  • Experience in working with or for the Government of Afghanistan is an advantage.
  • Fluency in English and Pashto/Dari.
Interested and qualified national Afghan candidates should apply on-line through the UNDP Jobs site at http://www.af.undp.org/content/afghanistan/en/home/operations/jobs/ and please ensure that to fill up and upload Personal History Form-P.11 which is available at http://www.af.undp.org/content/afghanistan/en/home/operations/jobs/ in the relevant field of the on-line application
Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be given consideration. Please note that only applicants who are short-listed will be contacted.
For more detailed information about UNDP Afghanistan please visit our website at www.undp.org.af
Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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Intern - UNDP RSCA Crisis Prevention and Recovery (CPR) Practice, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Intern - UNDP RSCA Crisis Prevention and Recovery (CPR) Practice, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Closing Date: Saturday, 22 February 2014
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INTERN - UNDP RSCA CRISIS PREVENTION AND RECOVERY (CPR) PRACTICE
Location :Addis Ababa, ETHIOPIA
Application Deadline :22-Feb-14
Type of Contract :Internship
Post Level :Intern
Languages Required :English French
Expected Duration of Assignment :Six months
Background
UNDP works closely with governments and regional institutions to build capacities at the continental, regional and national levels for conflict prevention and reducing disaster risk. The goal of BCPR's presence in UNDP Regional Service Centers (RSCs) is to ensure substantive advice on crisis prevention and recovery (CPR) issues to all UNDP work streams. Specifically, the CPR practice provides substantive partnerships support and performs cross-practice integration and coordination functions strengthening UNDP support to Country Offices in the formulation and implementation of Programme and projects for Conflict Prevention, Disaster Risk Reduction, Livelihoods and Economic Recovery, Crisis Governance, Rule of Law, Justice and Security, Women in Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and Recovery.
As part of this support, BCPR is currently implementing on behalf of the Regional Bureau for Africa (RBA) a CPR regional Project. The UNDP Regional Programme aims to address capacity gaps in conflict prevention and disaster risk reduction, early recovery and peace building of Regional Economic Communities (RECs). The programme is set to provide a platform to deliver capacity development initiatives, including provision of technical assistance and policy advice, to strengthen the capacities of the RECs and for them to integrate DRR and Conflict Prevention into their development policies, strategies and mechanisms, thereby lowering the threat level of conflict and natural hazards to vulnerable populations. Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the CPR Practice Coordinator and in collaboration with the CPR team, the intern will provide support to the implementation of regional activities to be carried out under the project and other related activities of the CPR practice. Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of key functions:
  • Support the CPR team in Planning, Programme and Operations Activities;
  • Communication & Knowledge Management;
  • Conduct Research and Manage Files.
Duties and responsibilities:
Support the CPR team in Planning, Programme and Operations Activities, focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Draft and edit, briefing notes, concept papers, and presentations;
  • Review and update CPR related signature and knowledge products;
  • Support the development of preparation of the mapping of partners;
  • Participate in meetings and perform other programme/practice implementation support tasks as required.
Provide support to the CPR team in Communication & Knowledge Management, focusing on achievement of the following result:
  • Prepare relevant communications materials;
  • Assist in developing and disseminating CPR knowledge product;
  • Support the online Conflict Prevention Community of Practice;
  • Support updates of Internet and Teamwork as required.
Conduct Research and Manage Files, focusing on achievement of the following results:
  • Compile information on CPR related projects on country, regional, and continental levels;
  • Undertake research on related donors initiatives on CPR issues in the region;
  • Manage files and online database of related documents in a structured way.
Competencies
Core Competencies:
  • Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
  • Demonstrates openness to change and ability to receive / integrate feedback;
  • Works collaboratively with team members by sharing information openly and displaying cultural awareness and sensitivity;
  • Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external partners;
  • Positive and results-oriented attitude.
Functional Competencies:
  • Good writing and researching skills;
  • Strong analytical aptitude, communication and presentation skills;
  • Good organizational, time management and strong interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines;
  • Attention to details and proven ability to work independently and effectively;
  • Computer proficiency: MS Office.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
  • Currently enrolled in a Master degree programme as a full-time student in Crisis prevention and/or development related fields.
Experience:
  • Understanding of Crisis Prevention and Recovery concepts would be beneficial;
  • Work experience considered as an asset.
Language Requirements:
  • Fluency in both written and spoken English and French is required.
Conditions:
Interns are not financially remunerated by UNDP. The costs associated must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her own arrangements for travel, accommodation, visa, etc.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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