Peacekeeping Researcher/Analyst

THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED IN AFRICA. LOCATION TBD.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION: Center for Civilians in Conflict’s mission is to improve protection for civilians caught in conflicts around the world. We call on and advise international organizations, governments, militaries, and armed non-state actors to adopt and implement policies, tools, and training to prevent civilian harm. When civilians are harmed we advocate for the provision of amends and post-harm assistance. We bring the voices of civilians themselves to those making decisions affecting their lives.

JOB PURPOSE: Carry out research, analysis, and advocacy work within CIVIC’s peacekeeping portfolio

LOCATION: Field-based position with final location TBD but likely locations include Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala or Entebbe, Uganda

TRAVEL: Up to 40% required (including international travel to countries in Africa and to Washington DC and New York in the United States)

REPORTING TO: Director of Peacekeeping

STAFF REPORTING: Interns, consultant researchers, some field-based staff

KEY FUNCTIONS: Lead country projects in CIVIC’s peacekeeping program portfolio with core responsibilities including research, writing, representation, training, and advocacy; and Work with Director of Peacekeeping to develop strategy and programs, and manage projects.

QUALITIES SOUGHT:

• Knowledge, experience, and understanding of civilian protection issues in armed conflict;
• Understanding and experience working in a fast-paced program environment;
• Experience in Africa conducting research and carrying out other program work with particular interest in
• experience working in or on work related to Mali and Central African Republic (CAR);
• Proven ability to think analytically and plan strategically, including setting objectives and identifying and capitalizing on opportunities for our work;
• Independent ability to identify and strategize new opportunities;
• Poise, flexibility, discretion, and mature judgment to handle and respond appropriately and professionally in a fast-paced, high-pressure atmosphere;
• Well organized, self-motivated, and able to conceptualize and implement programs in stressful environments;
• Willingness to work with security forces and understanding of the military/civilian/humanitarian spaces;
• Ability to work in a team environment under pressure and potentially in a dangerous environment;
• Outstanding communications and writing skills;
• Experience in security force training and participatory facilitation preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Director of Peacekeeping and other PAs to design and implement programs in support of CIVIC’s peacekeeping work;
• Travel regularly (with CIVIC staff and alone) to focus countries (Mali and CAR with additional potential travel to DRC, South Sudan, Nigeria, Somalia, and partner troop-contributing countries) to maximize the effectiveness of CIVIC’s work;
• Identify new partnerships with like-minded NGOs and actors in the field;
• Conduct desk and field research and assessments to inform fresh policy, practice, and training recommendations for diverse stakeholders to improve civilian protection;
• Support the design and implementation of scenario-based training programs for peacekeepers and national militaries engaged in conflict;
• Build strong working relationships with governments and militaries to advance CIVIC’s mission either through strategic partnerships or for funding;
• Support the development and implementation of the peacekeeping strategy within CIVIC’s overall organizational strategy by consulting with staff, partner, and other interested parties;
• Collaborate closely with CIVIC colleagues working on the Africa program portfolio to ensure that CIVIC’s work in the two areas is aligned and reinforces one another;
• Meet or exceed goals laid out in organizational and program strategic plan;
• Support organization of a quarterly work-plan including identification of resources needed and how to obtain those resources;
• Research and draft publications (reports, briefing papers, etc) and advocacy materials discussing CIVIC’s peacekeeping work;
• Support writing of op-eds, blogs, and articles highlighting issues important to CIVIC when possible;
• Speak with media on our peacekeeping work;
• Work with ED, Director of Peacekeeping, and Development team to identify possible funding opportunities for program work;
• Support Director of Peacekeeping with CIVIC representation in the field with a broad range of stakeholders, including national governments and militaries, UN and AU officials, local and international
• NGOs, and select armed non-state actors;
• Support Director of Peacekeeping with CIVIC representation on NGO networks and seek to promote effective collaborations and partnerships;
• Perform other duties as required to further the organization’s mission and goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• B.A. in international affairs, political science, African studies, or related area; MA, MS, or JD preferred;
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant full-time staff level work experience required including work in active and recently active conflict zones (minimum 3 years with graduate degree, minimum 5 years without graduate degree);
• Minimum 1 year relevant field experience;
• Demonstrated tireless work ethic;
• Passion for CIVIC’s subject matter and willingness to take on the responsibilities and duties as a key member of our team;
• Fluency in French and English required.

APPLY BY Friday, February 17, 2017.

HOW TO APPLY:

https://www.comeet.co/jobs/civiliansinconflict/32.002/peacekeeping-resea...

Senior Treasury Officer

Position Title : Senior Treasury Officer

Duty Station : Geneva, Switzerland

Classification : Professional Staff, Grade P4

Type of Appointment : Fixed term, one year with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date : As soon as possible

Closing Date : 19 February 2017

Established in 1951, IOM is the leading inter-governmental organization in the field of migration and works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment. Applications from qualified female candidates are especially encouraged. For the purpose of the vacancy, the following candidates are considered as first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Qualified applicants from the following NMS countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bahamas, Botswana, Belize, Congo, Cabo Verde, Djibouti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Gabon, Gambia, Guyana, Iceland, Cambodia, Comoros, Lesotho, Luxembourg, Libya, Montenegro, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Mauritania, Maldives, Namibia, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Seychelles, Slovenia, Suriname, El Salvador, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Trinidad and Tobago, United Republic of Tanzania, Holy See, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), Vanuatu, Samoa
3. External female candidates.

Context:

Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Treasury, the successful candidate will play an active role in the further development of the Treasury technical landscape, risk mitigation strategies and policies, affecting IOM’s Treasury operations across its global office footprint.

S/he will be responsible for leading projects to modernize IOM’s banking solutions, payment and cash management structures and to provide robust technical focus in dealing with IOM’s banking and Fintech partners. Risk management, based on evaluation of counterparties and investment management, will be a priority together with internal reporting and policy development.

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

Technical structure

1. Provide technical input to automated bank payment processes and bank reporting through swift and host to host based solutions.
2. Where relevant, provide technical assistance on the use and development of IOM platforms for Treasury operations across IOM and implementations of Host to Host based payment systems across IOM. Liaise with IOM and Banking IT team and functional units to resolve technical issues.
3. Develop strategies for the future centralization of bulk payment files in IOM with regard to standardizations and cost elements.
4. Propose technical input required for developing deal matching with counterparties though SWIFT based platforms.
5. Provide technical input in developing ad hoc solutions for IOM missions and programs using, for example, mobile money and data wallets solutions.
6. Advise and support the provision and procurement of other banking services to missions e.g., cards and cash delivery.

Policy and Legal

1. Lead the technical areas of concluding necessary legal framework around foreign exchange and derivative trading, in particular International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) master agreements and in global master bank agreements.
2. Support the conclusion of general banking compliance requirements with international banks across all areas of the organization.
3. Enhance and further develop investment policy.
4. Liaise with IOM Legal Department in advising on contractual matters with IOM partner banks.
5. Propose solutions to enhance Treasury policies and practices in Headquarters (HQs) and field offices.

Risk Mitigation

1. Lead the analysis and development of mitigation of global risk across IOM Treasury functions and positions.
2. Analyse risk associated with Treasury operations in the missions in all IOM’s locations with banking functionality.
3. Lead the analysis of credit risk associated with IOM Treasury counterparties.
4. Provide technical input in developing Foreign Exchange (FX) exposure reporting tools, analysis of risk from foreign exchange movements and FX risk mitigation strategy.
5. Assist in developing Business Continuity Policy planning and implementation.
6. Maintenance of Treasury global risk register and development of training materials for field colleagues in Treasury risk management.
7. Provide input as needed for the preparation of Treasury Risk Committee meetings.

Cash Management structures and relationships

1. Support the development of cash pools and sweeps to optimise IOM’s cash management and minimise risk.
2. Support the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for banking services in variousIOM regions.
3. Lead in developing workflows and tools to facilitate localized exotics purchasing to regional offices.

Other

1. Lead the Treasury team in the absence of the Chief of Treasury.
2. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in Finance or a related field from an accredited academic institution with seven years of relevant professional experience; or

• University degree in the above fields with nine years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in corporate transaction banking, preferably with a major international bank;

• Experience in SWIFT based messages, transaction processing and other SWIFT

communications

• Experience in a banking implementation project including: bank account opening processes, communications set for processing payments from ERP to bank, service level agreements, pricing and tailoring etc.

• Sound and proven understanding of various international bank regulations, including KYC and

AML processes.

• Knowledge of payment file technical specifications, standards and types, including ISO 20022.

• Knowledge of SAP is an advantage.

Languages

Fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or Spanish is an advantage.

Desirable Competencies:

Behavioral

• Accountability – takes responsibility for action and manages constructive criticisms;

• Client Orientation – works effectively well with client and stakeholders;

• Continuous Learning – promotes continuous learning for self and others;

• Communication – listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience;

• Creativity and Initiative – actively seeks new ways of improving programmes or services;

• Leadership and Negotiation – develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders;

• Performance Management – identify ways and implement actions to improve performance of self and others;

• Planning and Organizing - plans work, anticipates risks, and sets goals within area of responsibility;

• Professionalism - displays mastery of subject matter;

• Teamwork – contributes to a collegial team environment; incorporates gender related needs, perspectives, concerns and promotes equal gender participation;

• Technological Awareness - displays awareness of relevant technological solutions;

• Resource Mobilization - works with internal and external stakeholders to meet resource needs of IOM.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via PRISM, IOM e-Recruitment system, by 19 February 2017 at the latest, referring to this advertisement.

For further information, please refer to:

http://www.iom.int/cms/en/sites/iom/home/about-iom-1/recruitment/how-to-...

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. You can track the progress of your application on your personal application page in the IOM e-recruitment system.

Posting period:

From 23.01.2017 to 19.02.2017

Requisition: VN 2017/34 (P) - Senior Treasury Officer (P4) - Geneva, Switzerland (54946492) Released

Posting: Posting NC54946493 (54946493) Released

VACANT POSITIONS Based in Nairobi, Kenya

The International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) is the leading global NGO in the field of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). It is currently working in more than 170 countries in the world. The Africa Regional Office (IPPFARO) is one of IPPF’s six regional offices.

We are seeking qualified persons for various positions to manage and implement a 3-year EU-funded advocacy project entitled” State of the African woman Campaign”. The Project’s aims is to contribute to securing, realising and extending women’s rights enshrined in African Union policies in sub-Saharan African countries.

We are recruiting various positions including:

• Advocacy Advisor (1 post)
• Finance Officer (1 post) Bilingual English & French
• Advocacy Officer (1 post)

The post holders will need to be fluent in English, with knowledge of French an advantage as some of the countries we work in are francophone countries.

The posts will require significant travel up to 30%.

Competitive remuneration will be negotiated with the successful candidate. Closing date: 9th February 2017.

We regret only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

“Applications are particularly encouraged from candidates openly living with HIV.”

“IPPF is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. IPPF does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. IPPF is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values team work, collaboration, creativity, and building a diverse team.”

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested persons should submit a CV including three referees and cover letter indicating educational background, experience, skills and why you think you are the best candidate for the position to: hroffice@ippfaro.org

For more details on the job descriptions visit www.ippfar.org

Technical Advisor-Ethiopia

Technical Advisor Position (Consultancy), The Carter Center support to the Ethiopian Guinea Worm Eradication Program

Technical Advisors (TAs) provide technical and managerial support (on behalf of The Carter Center) to the Ministry of Health, Federal Republic of Ethiopia, Guinea Worm Eradication Program (EGWEP) within a specific coverage area (district/region). TAs are responsible for the implementation and oversight of all interventions to stop guinea worm disease transmission within their given program coverage area. Primary responsibilities are:

1.) Manage 5-12 field-level staff to implement interventions to stop guinea worm transmission. Field staff management includes training, planning, and direct field-level supervision. 80% of technical advisors’ time is spent with field staff in villages working in a supportive / supervisory capacity. Field staff responsibilities, which technical advisors supervise, include:

a. Maintenance and supervision of volunteer-based surveillance system including
i. Daily village volunteer and weekly area supervisor village visits
ii. Community mobilization for intervention implementation / health education
iii. Accurate recording of case information in village surveillance books
iv. Hold community meetings for volunteer selection
v. Train volunteer staff
vi. Conduct monthly meetings with volunteer staff

b. Intervention implementation through volunteer network with direct supervision
i. Distribution of cloth and pipe filters
ii. Health education and training on cloth and pipe filter use / care and Guinea Worm transmission / prevention
iii. Village based containment of guinea worm cases: daily treatment, health education, prevention of patients from entering water sources, case detection, and case confirmation

c. Application of chemical larvaecide (Abate), including measurement of water sources and correct summary of information

d. Village level supervisory village visits with a focus on endemic villages based on needs, planning calendars, and program guidelines

e. Oversee monthly summary of village-level case and summary data into carbonized forms for submission to sub-offices to ensure 100% of villages report monthly

f. Collection of geographic coordinates for mapping

g. Maintain positive relationships and share relevant information with community leaders and local authorities.

2.) Oversight of transportation resources (motorcycles and vehicle) and supplies (intervention materials, compound supplies) including vehicle maintenance record sheets and supply inventories.

3.) Oversight of all technical aspects of GWD eradication, including surveillance, implementation of interventions used to interrupt transmission of GWD, and staff compliance with the EGWEP operational guidelines.

4.) Development an effective relationship with residents of endemic communities to engage their active participation in the eradication of GWD, including their participation in: 1) keep residents/visitors with the disease from contaminating sources of drinking water, 2) ensure all residents always filter all drinking water, and 3) promptly report any cases of GWD in their community.

5.) Effective communication and coordination with local, county, state, and national authorities regarding the status and needs of the GWEP, particularly advocacy for the provision and or rehabilitation of safe sources of drinking water.

6.) Full time in rural remote field settings, eighty percent of time spent working within villages. Must be willing and able to walk long distances, perform effectively in a rural remote environment with limited access to resources / infrastructure, and to spend a minimum of eighty percent of time outdoors in a hot climate.

7.) Ability to work and make responsible, effective decisions in a challenging environment TAs are supervised by the National Coordinator of the EGWEP and The Carter Center's Country Representative.

TAs are independent contractors and as such are offered short term contracts up to 180 days (6 months). A contractor may be offered multiple successive contracts over time. The contract provides a daily honorarium commensurate with experience and education. The daily honorarium can vary; however, the starting rate per day is usually US$150.00. The contract also provides a daily rate to provide for accommodation, meals and incidentals. The transportation costs (transatlantic flights, in country flights and land movement) are provided as well.

Other requirements are:

• At least 2 years of public health experience with community-based programs, preferably in Africa.
• Demonstrated experience with the preparation of technical reports, budgets, plans of action, and management of inventories.
• Demonstrated ability to build team work.
• Ability to make sound work judgments under difficult conditions, and to become technically effective with minimal level of attention from supervisors.
• Sound personal and professional conduct, and respect for the work of The Carter Center and of the Ethiopian Ministry of Health.
• TAs are assigned to remote areas where disease transmission is endemic, and must be prepared to work and live in such areas.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to guineaworm.recruitment@cartercenter.org. Subject line ought to include: Application Ethiopia Technical Advisor Position. All documents ought to be in Microsoft word (.doc), PDF or open source format.

Only finalists will be contacted.

Monitoring, evaluation, and learning advisor

Chemonics seeks a monitoring, evaluation, and learning advisor for the anticipated four year, $12 to $18 million USAID Assess the Learners (YESA) project in Malawi. The project will create a multilevel monitoring and evaluation system for the National Reading Programme to assist the government of Malawi in improving the reading skills of students nationwide. YESA will implement activities at the national level and in all 5,500 schools and communities. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish and manage a system to monitor YESA's progress in instituting a comprehensive and sustained early grade reading assessment system in conjunction with USAID, the government of Malawi, and the USAID MERIT project
• Work with technical staff to oversee tools for data collection, storage, and analysis
• Train staff and partners on early grade reading assessment tools, collection methods, and administration of assessments at the national, school, and community level
• Perform data analyses, generate reports of findings, and create graphics to contribute to reporting requirements and project communications products
• Plan for and supervise intermittent performance evaluations, collect and disseminate lessons learned, and share successes during project implementation

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a monitoring and evaluation field
• Minimum eight years of experience working in the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) sector, including at least five years of experience with MEL for reading assessments and analysis
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing a MEL system of broadly comparable scale and scope to that required for YESA
• Minimum five years of demonstrated experience in data collection, processing, and ensuring data quality in a related field
• Demonstrated relevant technical abilities necessary for high-quality M&E
• Strong demonstrated capacities for spatial analysis, including the use of geographic information systems
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Work experience in Africa preferred
• Fluency in English required

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send submit an electronic submission of your CV, cover letter, and contact information by February 1, 2017 to yesarecruit@chemonics.com. Please include "Monitoring, Evaluation, and
Learning Advisor" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

Gender Programme Specialist, P-4 Juba South Sudan

Purpose of the Position

In alignment with the GAP, the role of the Gender Programme Specialist is primarily technical and programmatic, with the normative advocacy and coordination roles serving as a secondary function. The Specialist provides authoritative technical guidance/operational support throughout all stages of programming to facilitate the management and delivery of results contributing to gender equality in alignment with the Gender Action Plan. S/he supports the development, implementation, and monitoring of high quality gender programming across sectors in alignment with the Gender Action Plan. S/he

1) supports senior programme colleagues and management of the Country Office to advance one or more of the four Targeted Gender Priorities in the Gender Action Plan with support from the Regional Gender Adviser. S/he also plays a role in working with one or more of the 7 UNICEF sectors to mainstream gender by prioritizing key gender results within the sector(s) with a strong gender relevance;

2) leads cross-sectional collaboration and coordination on key programmatic results on gender, ensuring coherence, maximization of synergies and efficiency in utilization of resources and delivery of results;

3) works with programme colleagues and management so that gender results are effectively defined, measured, and reported, and high quality assessment, research, evidence generation and evaluation on gender programming is undertaken and utilized, including through the application of the MoRES framework and effective theories of change;

4) Supports/leads effective review, assessment, planning, capacity building, and knowledge management on gender;

5) Supports the assessment and identification of gender needs for emergency preparedness and response, and provides gender relevant guidance and technical input on emergency programming.

Key Expected Results

1. Management and/or advisory support to Deputy Representative, Senior Gender Programme Specialist or Representative

Actively participate in Country Management Team (CMT); Programme Coordination Team; partnerships, research, financial and contract review committees; and other key country-specific leadership teams to ensure strategic inclusion of gender in all country-specific programming

Coordinate with the Regional Gender Advisors and the Headquarters Gender Section to plan, utilize, monitor and report on the Gender Thematic Fund, or other programmatic funds with large gender components that are allocated to the country-specific interventions for the Country Programme, under the Country Office senior management.

In collaboration with sectoral colleagues and under the guidance of Deputy Representative, participate in the planning and monitoring of the utilization of the budget allocated to sectoral and cross-sectoral gender interventions with sectoral colleagues

Lead the gender component of the reporting of the routine country-level programme expenditures, including the annual reporting and the RAM.

Provide technical input and review on the gender components in key funding proposal appeals and submissions and in the design of funded projects/programs so that gender technical components are clearly defined and technical capacities are included

2. Program development and planning (including emergency contexts)

Lead and/or support the evidence-based programme planning on gender, incorporating robust measurement and evaluation of results - especially in the event of the Country Programme development and Mid-Term Review.

Provide technical leadership on integration of gender into country programming phases, including strategic planning, SitAns, strategic moments of reflection, CPDs, CPMPs, mid-term reviews, extended annual reviews, programme component strategy notes and in the programmatic assessment and institutional strengthening components of gender reviews

In collaboration with sectoral colleagues, identify the areas of focus for gender programming with the greatest potential for impact and scale, in alignment with the GAP and the country/regional priorities.

Work with sectoral counterparts to incorporate sound gender indicators and measures in programme and policy initiatives, proposals, and advocacy efforts and assist in developing gender-sensitive theories of change models for sector and cross-sectoral programming in alignment with the MoRES framework.

3. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results (including emergency contexts)

Provide technical support in indicator identification, measurement and performance tracking as it relates to gender mainstreaming and the Targeted Gender Priorities, in collaboration with Planning, M&E and planning section and sectoral teams.

Lead cross-sectoral collaboration and coordination on key programmatic results on gender, ensuring coherence, maximization of synergies and efficiency in utilization of resources and delivery of results

Support the strengthening of data systems and collection, as well as accountability mechanisms to monitor and evaluate progress on gender results.

Support high quality reporting on gender results, and a biannual performance review of GAP specified results.

Work closely with evaluation colleagues to effectively integrate data collection, tracking, analysis and reporting on the indicators for the GAP into programme results and gender performance benchmarks into M&E systems.

Support and strengthen the quality of research and evidence building on gender related programming, bringing in the latest learning and insights from the field of gender and development, and putting in place a coherent, well-prioritized research agenda in alignment with the GAP.

Oversee the planning and implementation of the gender reviews and make sure that the recommendations that come out of the gender review are integrated into the Country Programme strategy and action plans and humanitarian strategies and action plans in emergency contexts.

Actively represent UNICEF in relevant coordination bodies at the inter-agency level (gender theme group or other networks, GBV cluster if relevant), participate as a member of steering committees, and provide close oversight of inter-agency joint programmes

4. Advisory services and technical support

Provide technical support and guidance to national government, NGOs, UN Agencies and other country-level and local-level partners on aspects of gender programming and to ensure incorporation of gender indicators and measures in programmes/projects, policy initiatives, proposals, and M&E systems.

Provide technical support and advocacy to reporting and follow-up on international and regional gender equality commitments made by the countries

Support the development of adequate emergency preparedness measures, updating of contingency plans and establishment of early warning mechanisms that reflect gender needs.

Support the development and of sex-disaggregated databases on information crucial for the planning and implementation of emergency plans.

Support the development and deployment of emergency training that incorporates gender issues and relevant strategies.

Lead and/or participate in needs assessment missions on gender, and in the event of an emergency, be deployed as a member of the Emergency Response Team.

Identify implementing/operational partners, and establish implementing arrangements in order to ensure an effective, gender-inclusive emergency response.

5. Advocacy, networking and partnership building

Liaise and consult with sections, government and other external partners (civil society, NGOs, UN Agencies, private sector) to identify areas for convergence, and develop and reinforce partnerships in gender programming.

Forge and support internal and external partnerships and networks in the development of harmonized, gender-transformative programme interventions.

Build strategic alliances for gender equality with various partners, including institutional links with UN agencies and other relevant entities.

Collaborate with other UN agencies and partners to enhance robust gender results in sectoral programmes at the country level. If necessary, represent UNICEF in external meetings on gender integration into sectoral and cross-sectoral results, including UN Country Team meetings and UNDAF/UNAF preparations.

Lead mapping of potential new partnerships and leverage existing partnerships to accelerate GAP implementation at the country level in determined priority areas.

6. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Initiate documentation and sharing of the country-level experience in gender programming and lessons learned, which will be shared with internal network and external partners and utilized for South-South cooperation.

Represent the gender section at sectoral, country-level and regional-level network meetings, and ensure best practices on gender programming according to 5 GAP principles are highlighted in these forums

Bring best practices in gender programming and measurement to the attention of senior management and sectoral colleagues, as well as Regional Gender Advisor and gender section staff at HQ

Support and conduct innovative research on gender at the country-level

Support Regional Gender Advisor in advancing the technical and research capacity of country-level staff, offices and programs on gender to continue to build evidence base for programming and to ensure continuous capacity in gender at Country Office level.

Support management and HR in the development of systems, tools and processes that enable staff members and external partners to enhance their understanding and adoption of gender sensitive behaviors and to support implementation of the GAP.

Technical knowledge

Strong substantive, technical, programmatic and research skills in gender along with sectoral expertise in at least one of the following sectors: Health, Education, WASH, HIV/AIDS, Protection, Social Policy, C4D, ECD, or combined expertise in Adolescents.

Proven ability to connect sectoral issues and programmatic approaches on gender; experience with this in emergency contexts an asset.

Substantive knowledge and experience integrating gender into humanitarian responses and programming, including needs assessment, programme implementation and monitoring, an asset.

Proven rigor in analytical, conceptual and programme design skills relevant to gender and development with an understanding of theories of change and path from intervention to results.

Demonstrated experience in conducting rigorous research and analysis on gender, including quantitative research methodologies, and monitoring and evaluation.

Wide knowledge and understanding of country/regional/global gender equality issues, specifically relating to children and women, and the current trends, methods and approaches. Familiarity and work experience in the country/region of preferred placement also an asset.

Demonstrated success in developing proposals and securing resources for programme and research initiatives with a strong gender component.

Ability to contextualize and be able to translate the approaches into practicable programme design in complex environments where gender issues are often sensitive to raise within certain national contexts

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

Education

Advanced university degree (Masters or higher) in the social sciences (i.e. sociology, demography, psychology, political science, social policy or economics), public health, public policy, public administration, international development, or in an area relevant to UNICEF's sectoral work (e.g. Health, Nutrition, WASH, Education, Child Protection, Social Inclusion, HIV/AIDs, etc.).

Academic credentials in gender are a strong asset.

Work Experience

Minimum eight years of progressively responsible professional experience and demonstrated track record of having undertaken and led substantive programming and research on gender and development in key issue areas that are the focus of UNICEF's Gender Action Plan.

Experience in designing, implementing, managing, and delivering results-based programmes on gender and development or any other cross cutting programme, especially at country/field level, experience in emergency response is an asset.

Language

Fluency in English is required

Knowledge of local working language of the duty station/region is an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

Core Values

Commitment

Diversity and inclusion

Integrity

Core Competencies

Communication [ III ]

Working with People [ III ]

Drive for Results [ III ]

Functional Competencies

Leading and Supervising [ II ]

Formulating Strategies and Concepts [ III ]

Analyzing [ III ]

Relating and Networking [ III ]

Deciding and Initiating Action [ II ]

Persuading and Influencing [ III ]

Applying technical skills [ III ]

Entrepreneurial thinking [ II]

Remarks

* The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

* Please note that is a non-family duty station.

Employment is conditional upon receipt of medical clearance, any clearance required, the grant of a visa, and completion of any other pre-employment criteria that UNICEF may establish. Candidates may not be further considered or offers of employment may be withdrawn if these conditions are unlikely to be met before the date for commencement of service

HOW TO 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 organization. To apply, click on the following link http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/?job=502612