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Friday, 22 May 2015

UNESCO Young Professionals Programme – Recruiting Kenyan Graduates

UNESCO Young Professionals Programme – Recruiting Kenyan Graduates
Requirements for Appointment
The applicant should;
1. Be a Kenyan citizen
2. Be a maximum thirty two (32) years of age as at 31st December 2015 i.e born in 1983
3. Hold a university degree in either:
education;
environmental natural sciences;
social and human sciences;
culture;
communication or information sciences;
international relations;
political sciences;
law; finance; accounting; audit;
business administration; or
human resource management.
4. Possess a post graduate qualification either Diploma or Masters degree in either:
education;
environmental natural sciences;
social and human sciences; culture; communication or
information sciences;
international relations;
political sciences;
law; finance;
accounting; audit;
business administration; or
human resource management.
5. Have excellent knowledge of English or French. Knowledge of both working languages is an asset
6. A relevant first professional experience will be an asset.
Besides the above criteria, the selection will be based on the three notions of excellence, achievement and commitment to UNESCO’s mandate.
Procedure for Short Listing and Employment
1. The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO will select fifteen (15) eligible candidates and submit their names to UNESCO.
2. The eligible candidates will be invited by UNESCO to fill in an online application specifically created for UNESCO YPP 2015.
3. After a thorough assessment of the online applications, and a pre-selection based on online video interviews, UNESCO shall short list a group of candidates from across the world.
4. Thereafter, UNESCO will invite those short listed candidates to Paris or elsewhere for the final stage of the selection.
5. The selected candidates will be appointed as UNESCO staff members on an initial one-year fixed term contract at P1/P2 level.
Assignments may be either at Headquarters or in a Field Office anywhere in the world.
6. The renewal of the contract will depend on the evaluation of one’s performance during the first 9 months probationary period.
7. Those who meet the required standards will be offered a subsequent extension of appointment, becoming regular UNESCO staff members.
How to Apply
1. All applicants MUST fill the provided application form (UNESCO.KE. 1A)
2. The application form can be downloaded from the Commission’s website www.unesco.or.ke
3. The hard copy should be dropped at the;
Commission’s Offices National Bank building 14th Floor,
Harambee Avenue, Nairobi,
P.O. Box 72107-00200,
Nairobi.
4. Those preferring to send in soft copy should email it to yppunesco.ke@gm
ail.com
5. All applicants must attach all the necessary supporting documents to their hard and soft copy submissions
6. All applications should be received latest 31st May 2015.
Note:
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by UNESCO.

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Stewardship Officer, Fundraising Specialist, Non-Profit at Robert Half Office Team (Baltimore, MD)

Non-Profit HQ seeks Stewardship Officer for international philanthropy and services. This organization assists the poor and vulnerable overseas to serve those in need. The Stewardship Officer is the person on the Stewardship Team who is...

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Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit

Position: Background and Responsibilities

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit.IITA is looking for a suitably qualified person to fill the position of Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit. The Biometrics and Statistics Unit has a research and service role for IITA across all our locations and programs. The appropriate design, database development, and analysis of experiments are a key function for the science of IITA and this unit is critical to the quality of this science. IITA works in a wide diversity of research areas with a diversity of quantitative, qualitative, and spatial statistics. The Head of this unit will need to give leadership in this area and to manage the activities of its staff across IITA.Position ResponsibilitiesThe primary responsibilities for the Head, Biometrics and Statistics Unit will include:• Provision of advice to scientists, partners and students on statistics within their specific research program.• Contribute to the increased use of bio informatics at IITA.• Contribute to the development and use of databases for trial data, baseline surveys, evaluation of genetic resources, and other repositories for IITA research data.• Enhance the quality of the IITA research with more appropriate experimental design, survey tool, and use of statistics.• Publish on new approaches to statistics and methods of the IITA research areas.• Conduct training programs in statistics for IITA scientists, partners, and students as needed.• Contribute to resource mobilization by participating in the development of research proposals. • Training of MSc and PhD students through supervision of thesis research in collaboration with universities.• Leading a team of support staff.

Qualification and Experience


The candidate should have a PhD degree in biometrics or statistics.

General Information

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.Duty station: Abuja, NigeriaGeneral information: The contract will be for an initial period of three years with possibility of renewal based on performance and availability of funding. IITA offers internationally competitive remuneration package paid in U.S. Dollars. Applications: Applications must include covering letter which should address how the candidate’s background/experience relates to the specific duties of the position applied for, curriculum vitae, names and addresses of three professional referees (which must include either the Head of the applicant’s current or previous organization or applicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior at his/her present or former place of work). The application should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers Closing Date: The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is foundIITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Method of Application:

Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved withtheir names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of threeprofessional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization orapplicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA website.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.

Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted

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Monday, 11 May 2015

International Senior Tourism Expert (Transfer of Czech Experience)


This vacancy is advertised by UNDP
Duty Station: Pristina/Prishtinë (Ministry of Trade and Industry), Kosovo, UN Administered Territory
Level: International Consul Contract type: - (More info about Levels and Contracts)

Closing date: 1970-01-01


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Un (1) Consultant National Chargé de l'Élaboration de la Situation de Référence du Projet d'Accélération de la Gouvernance et Développement Local Participatif en Faveur des Populations de Zones Stabilisées du Nord Kivu - Nord-Kivu


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55852 - Information Technology (IT) Associate ? for GHG Inventory and National Registry MRV (For Indonesian Nationality Only) - Jakarta

“UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, UNDP offers global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.”

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.”

Indonesia signed the Climate Change Convention (UNFCCC, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) in Rio in 1992, which was then ratified in 1994 through Law no. 6/1994. Under this framework, Indonesia, which is a non-Annex 1 country, is committed to fully implementing the convention. Under one of the requirements of the convention, Indonesia has to report its activities aimed at addressing the climate change to the UNFCCC through the National Communication on Climate Change.

The National Communication contains information on national circumstances, GHG inventory and projection, mitigation action plan (including related cost, expected funding and relevant policies), vulnerability and adaptation assessment (including action plan for adaptation, related costs, expected funding and relevant policies), institutional arrangement, and plan for improvement of future national communication.

This Enabling Activity project will assist Indonesia to prepare the 1st Biennial Update Report (BUR) and Third National Communication (TNC) to the UNFCCC. The objective is to cover the annual GHG Inventory for 2000-2012 for the BUR and 2000-2012 for the TNC, focusing on sectors/ gases that have significant shares of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and/or present a large degree of data uncertainty. The progress on the implementation of national mitigation actions and their effect on emission reduction will also be reported. Regional climate models and downscaled global models will be developed to reduce the uncertainties in vulnerability and adaptation assessments for different sectors. Indonesia’s description of national circumstances will be updated as well. Finally, the project will continue to build institutional capacity for implementing the Convention and to undertake activities related to climate change education and awareness.

The National Government has developed National Action Plan on GHG Emission Reduction (RANGRK) as regulated under the Presidential Regulation No. 61/2011. As mandated under the same Presidential Regulation, provincial government have also developed Provincial Action Plan on GHG Emission Reduction (RADGRK). In 2013, BAPPENAS released Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting (MER / PEP) template for reporting the implementation of RANGRK and RAD GRK, as a means to measure the progress of achievement towards national and provincial GHG emission reduction.

In parallel, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry is developing a measurement, reporting and verification (MRV) framework to follow up the mandate of Presidential Regulation No. 71/2011 on the need to develop a verification system on the process and the result of GHG inventory, including GHG emission reduction resulted from national mitigation actions. In March 2014, The Minister of Environment Regulation No. 15/2014 on Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of Climate Change Mitigation Action was signed. The aim of this regulation is to provide guideline on how to measure, report and verify the achievement of mitigation actions. Initially, the MRV will be applied to mitigation actions of RANGRK and RADGRK (i.e. actions led by national and provincial government).

In order to operationalise the MRV framework, it is expected that there will be the following stakeholders to be established: National Secretariat of MRV, National Committee on MRV, and verifiers fulfilling competency standard set by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. The National Secretariat of MRV will play a central role in supporting the National Committee on MRV in reviewing the MRV report and in developing further or reviewing guidelines as necessary. It is expected that the overall process and results of MRV will be integrated in a national registry system.

In general, there are four major challenges in GHG inventory and national registry MRV in Indonesia, including:
1.    How to improve the quantity and quality of activity data?
2.    How to maintain the continuity of data?
3.    How to ensure information collection activities meet the principles of transparency, accuracy, completeness, consistency and comparable?
4.    How to ensure the entire Ministry / Agency, and provincial or district / city collects information in a compact and integrated approach?

To address this challenge, an information technology infrastructure is required. Infrastructure on Information Technology (IT) in both hardware and software, and the supporting infrastructure is a strategic asset to support inventory activities, and also has a high investment value. Given its strategic value, then the use of IT should be promptly utilized to avoid higher maintenance costs in the future.

The IT infrastructure management needs to be prepared so that it can be used by end-user in an optimum condition and is not vulnerable to threat. To support the preparation and maintenance, a full time IT Associate will be hired under this project. The position of IT Associate will be located primarily in the project office under the overall guidance of National Project Director, Ministry of Environment and Forestry and National Project Coordinator (NPC). The incumbent of the IT Associate will be responsible to support to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry in providing IT strategy for GHG inventory and national registry MRV, including system development and daily management.


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Gender Equality and Institutional Development Intern


This vacancy is advertised by UNDP
Duty Station: New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Level: Intern Contract type: - (More info about Levels and Contracts)

Closing date: 1970-01-01


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TA Procurement Clerk - Caracas

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

Support in the implementation of operational strategiesSupport to procurement processesImplementation of sourcing strategySupport to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. Ensures the supporting of the implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Full compliance of procurement activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.Provision of inputs to preparation of procurement team results-oriented workplans.

2.  Supports procurement processes for CO, NIM/DIM projects, UN House and at the request of other Agencies focusing on achievement of the following results:

Support to implementation of procurement processes including preparation of RFQ, ITB or RFP documents, receipt of quotations, bids or proposals.Assistance in prioritizing procurement requisitions in terms of urgency for appropriate action to be taken by the Procurement Associate/Assistant.  Tracking of all procurement processes up to delivery, acceptance and payment.  Follow-up with requesting units on their procurement requisitions, ensuring that all requirements are met.Preparation of routine correspondence, faxes, memoranda and reports on procurement in accordance with CO SOP.Extracting, inputting, copying and filing data from various sources.Compilation of information for preparation of cost-recovery bills for procurement servicesPrepare Diplomatic Exonerations Letters

     3.    Contributes to the implementation of sourcing strategy focusing on achievement of the following result:

Keep update vendors rosters listSupports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results:Participation in the training courses for the operations/projects staff on Procurement.Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

V. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Ability to perform a variety of repetitive and routine tasks and duties related to procurementAbility to review data, identify and adjust discrepanciesAbility to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraintsGood knowledge of administrative rules and regulationsDetailed knowledge and understanding of clerical, administrative, secretarial best practices and procedures, in-depth knowledge of office software applications relating to word processing data management presentation, ATLAS, as requiredAbility to operate and maintain a variety of computerized business machines and office equipment in order to provide efficient delivery of serviceAbility to organize and complete multiple tasks by establishing prioritiesCollects and compiles data with speed and accuracy identifying what is relevant and discarding what is not, records it in an accessible manner and maintains data basesThoroughly and methodically collects, verifies and records data demonstrating attention to detail and identifying and correcting errors on own initiativeTransmits file data; creates and generate queries, reports and documents utilizing databases, spreadsheets, communications and other software packages with speed and accuracyInterprets data, draws conclusions and/or identifies patterns which support the work of othersCreates, edits and presents information (queries, reports, documents)  in visually pleasing, clear and presentable formats  such as tables, forms, presentations, briefing notes/books and reports using advanced word processing and presentation functions and basic database and spreadsheet softwareEdits, formats and provides inputs to correspondence, reports, documents and/or presentations using work processing, spreadsheets and databases meeting quality standards and requiring minimal correctionShows sound grasp of grammar, spelling and structure in the required languageEnsures correspondence, reports and documents comply with established UN standardsAbility to produce accurate and well documented records conforming to the required standardOrganises and accurately completes multiple tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple reporting relationshipsPlans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing priorities and competing deadlinesDemonstrates ability to quickly shift from one task to another to meet multiple support needsEstablishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support

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Consultant National - Gestion des déchets solides - Port-au-Prince

Objectif global

En étroite collaboration avec l’UGDI, donner les moyens au MTPTC pour réguler la gestion des déchets à travers le territoire national, incorporant la gestion des déchets inertes, élaborée par l’UGDI.

Objectifs spécifiques

concevoir un document de stratégie global  concernant un système de gestion de déchets adapté à la  réalité d’Haiti, qui inclut la gestion des déchets inertes; aider à mettre en place un programme de gestion de déchets dans les grandes villes;  incorporer à ce système une approche spécifique pour gérer les déchets produits par les catastrophes.

Services demandés

Renforcer le travail de l’équipe de l’UGDI ;Appuyer l’équipe dans la réalisation des activités dans le plan de travail UGDI; Faire un état des lieux du « secteur déchets » en Haïti;Analyser et apprécier la stratégie de gestion des déchets inertes proposée ainsi que le plan d’actions de l’UGDI actuellement en exécution et proposer les éventuels amendements à y apporter;Elaborer un document final de stratégie de gestion de déchets - procéder à la collecte des données concrètes existant pour une meilleure analyse des actions à proposer;Produire un plan de travail, et aider à l’élaboration des propositions visant : L’identification, la quantification et la caractérisation des déchets à gérerL’harmonisation et la standardisation des mécanismes et procédures pour l’évaluation des impacts,Les méthodes de collecteLe transport et le stockageLa réutilisation, la valorisation des déchetsL’exploitation contrôlée des sites de décharge Participer pleinement à la gestion de l’exécution des activités du plan d’actions;Encadrer, orienter et guider l’équipe UGDI sur l’aspect technique de leurs recherches et recommandations; Analyser, compléter et valider les recherches sur les aspects juridiques, environnementaux, recyclage et stockage des déchets, et gestion préalable aux catastrophes conduit par l’équipe UGDI; Analyser des contextes, des stratégies et des pratiques relatifs aux différentes modes possibles de gestion des déchets solides, réaliser des recherches appliquées qui s’attacheront à identifier de nouvelles voies possibles et à mettre en évidence les facteurs susceptibles de freiner ou de favoriser les innovations proposées;Appuyer l’élaboration d’un plan de communication pour la diffusion de la stratégie de gestion de déchets aux institutions partenaires intéressées;Appuyer la mise en œuvre de la stratégie en gestion de déchets solides;Organiser  et participer aux réunions avec les partenaires (Institutions publiques et autres…);Donner un appui technique dans la supervision de l’étude complémentaire sur les produits de débris valorisés et sur l’étude impact environnemental sur l’utilisation des déchets inertes sur le littoral de la zone métropolitaine et le grand nord  qui vont être réalisées.

Résultats attendus

l’UGDI est renforcée, est  pleinement opérationnel dans les délais fixés et joue son rôle de régulateur de la gestion des déchets sur tout le territoire;Un nouveau document de stratégie plus adapté et plus global est disponible; Les déchets divers sont catégorisés et quantifiés; Un système de gestion de déchets divers (organiques, inertes etc..) avant et après catastrophe avéré, opérationnel et testé est proposé pour toutes les grandes villes du pays : Les sites de décharge connus sont évalués selon les normesDes plans de collecte et de transport sont conçusLes méthodes de valorisation retenues  et préconisées  sont connuesL’utilisation des produits valorisés est connue et indiquéeUn plan de communication et de diffusion est produit et opérationnalisé.

Méthodologie

Le consultant fournit une note méthodologique pour l’exécution de la mission attendue et le chronogramme des activités à réaliser avec la description suivante :

Une note de motivation dans laquelle il/elle démontre être le meilleur candidat pour le poste;  La démarche  ou approche, les outils ainsi que les tâches qu’il/elle compte mettre en œuvre pour  réaliser la mission. 

Le consultant soumet un tableau avec les informations suivantes:

Honoraires, indemnités journalières, frais de voyage et toute autre dépenses pertinentes ventilés en couts unitaires et totaux.  

Le consultant soumet les copies de ses diplômes.

Produits attendus  

Produits intermédiaires

Rapport d’installation (constat, méthodologie, chronogramme), deux semaines après l’ arrivéeRapport analytique mensuel (activités, recommandations)

Produits finaux

Documents de rapport en copie dure et électronique dressant un bilan global des activités du consultant et de l’action de l’UGDI.  Ce rapport inclura les analyses, recommandations et perspectives du Consultant pour la poursuite des actions de l’UGDI et sera accompagné de l’ensemble des livrables suivants :

Un nouveau document de stratégie de Gestion de Déchets avec clairement définie les méthodologies d’intervention pour la mise en œuvre de solution durables; Un plan de communication et de diffusion; Un système de gestion de déchets divers.

Tous les rapports devront être rédigés en français. La connaissance du créole est nécessaire. La connaissance de l’anglais est un atout.

Livrables 

Livrable-1 / janvier 

Un rapport d’installation (Evaluation du plan de travail, méthodologie, chronogramme);Quatre calendriers de travail hebdomadaires et un rapport mensuel;Une note sur les points de discussions et amendements proposées dans la   stratégie de gestion des déchets inertes proposée; Un état des lieux du secteur déchets en Haïti;Quatre calendriers de travail hebdomadaires pour le mois suivant;Apporter l’expertise dans les activités quotidiennes de l’équipe UGDI.

Livrable-2 / fevrier 

Un rapport mensuel de progrès;Quatre calendriers de travail hebdomadaires pour le mois suivant;Un plan de travail et un brouillon de rapport sur l’élaboration des propositions d’identification, de quantification et de caractérisation des déchets à gérer ; sur les méthodes de collecte, le transport et le stockage, la réutilisation, la valorisation des déchets;Apporter l’expertise dans les activités quotidiennes de l’équipe UGDI.

Livrable-3 / mars

Un rapport mensuel de progrès;Quatre calendriers de travail hebdomadaires pour le mois suivant;Un rapport détaillé sur l’élaboration des propositions d’identification, de quantification et de caractérisation des déchets à gérer sur les méthodes de collecte, le transport et le stockage, la réutilisation, la valorisation des déchets;Présentation des recommandations pour élaborer les campagnes d’informations;Apporter l’expertise dans les activités quotidiennes de l’équipe UGDI.

Livrable-4 / avril

Un rapport mensuel de progrès;Quatre calendriers de travail hebdomadaires pour le mois suivant;Un rapport sur une proposition d’exploitation contrôlée des sites de décharge  et sur l’harmonisation et la standardisation des mécanismes et procédures pour l’évaluation des impacts;Participation avec l’équipe UGDI dans l’élaboration du plan de communication pour la diffusion de la stratégie entre les parties prenantes;Apporter l’expertise dans les activités quotidiennes de l’équipe UGDI.

Livrable-5 / mai

Un rapport mensuel de progrès;Quatre calendriers de travail hebdomadaires pour le mois suivant;Présentation de quatre notes techniques (un par pilier du travail de l’équipe) pour encadrer, orienter et guider l’équipe UGDI sur l’aspect technique de leurs recherches, y inclus des recommandations spécifiques;Participation dans la révision des recherches sur les aspects juridiques, environnementaux, du recyclage, du stockage des déchets, et de gestion préalable aux catastrophes conduites par l’équipe UGDI; Apporter l’expertise dans les activités quotidiennes de l’équipe UGDI.

Livrable-6 / juin

Un rapport mensuel de progrès;Quatre calendriers de travail hebdomadaires pour le mois suivant;Un rapport qui propose un système de gestion de déchets (solides, y inclus les déchets inertes) avant et après catastrophe avéré pour toutes les grandes villes du pays;Apporter l’expertise dans les activités quotidiennes de l’équipe UGDI.

Livrable-7 / juillet

Un rapport mensuel de progrès;Quatre calendriers de travail hebdomadaires pour le mois suivant;Opérationnalisé le plan de communication et de diffusion;Premier draft du document de stratégie de gestion des déchets en Haiti;Apporter son expertise à l’équipe.

Livrable-8 / aout

Un rapport mensuel de progrès;Quatre calendriers de travail hebdomadaires pour le mois suivant;Premier draft Soumettre le draft final du document de stratégie de gestion des déchets en Haiti; Resoumissions après commentaires et corrections;Continuer la révision des recherches sur les aspects juridiques, environnementaux, recyclage et stockage des déchets, et gestion préalable aux catastrophes conduit par l’équipe UGDI;Apporter l’expertise dans les activités quotidiennes de l’équipe UGDI.

Livrable-9 / septembre 

Un rapport mensuel de progrès;Un rapport final faisant la  récapitulation de ses réalisations;Un document final de stratégie de Gestion de Déchets avec clairement définie les méthodologies d’intervention pour la mise en œuvre de solution durables;Une proposition technique d’un système de gestion de déchets, avec composante, activités et canevas;Un rapport final de consultation;Apporter l’expertise dans les activités quotidiennes de l’équipe UGDI.

Durée et démarrage de la mission

Durée de la mission : 9 mois;Date approximative de démarrage des prestations : 1 Décembre 2014.

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National Information Technology (IT) Expert - Tirana

The preferred educational background and minimum required qualifications for the interested candidates are listed below.

Education/Academic Qualification:

University degree in information technology or other relevant discipline;

Work Experience:

At least 7 years of working experience in IT and working in the implementations of at least one large-scale ERP systemGood knowledge of ERP systems (be it open source or with proprietary code)Experience in drafting, design, management, implementation, integration of ERP systemsFamiliarity with the existing information systems and mandatory formats for LGUs financial reporting is an advantageFamiliarity with latest technologies, systems and network clouds servers and infrastructure

Language requirements:

Full working knowledge of English, including very good report writing skill in English.

Evaluation of applicants

Applicants will be screened against qualifications and the competencies specified above. UNDP applies the ‘Best value for money’ approach - the final selection will be based on the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal. Only the highest ranked candidates who would be found qualified for the job will be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

The award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer has been evaluated and determined as:

a) Responsive, and

b) Having received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Individual consultant will be evaluated based on a cumulative analysis taking into consideration the combination of the applicants’ qualifications and financial proposal.

Technical Criteria - 70% of total evaluation – max points: 70

Criteria A: Compliant educational background– max points: 20

Criteria B: Professional experience in the required area - max points: 30

Criteria C: Knowledge of IT records systems and information management systems of LGs: 20

Financial Criteria - 30% of total evaluation – max points: 30

Application procedures:

Qualified and interested candidates are requested to apply no later than 24 October 2014

Please submit the following to demonstrate your interest and qualifications by explaining why you are the most suitable for the work:

Cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for the advertised position. Please paste the letter into the "Resume and Motivation" section of the electronic application.Filled UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs); form (blank form can be downloaded from http://www.al.undp.org/content/albania/en/home/operations/jobs/; please upload the P11 instead of your CV.Financial Proposal - specifying a total fee per day amount for the tasks specified in this announcement.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please make sure you have provided all requested documents.

Qualified women and members of social minorities are encouraged to apply.

How to Submit the Application

To submit your application online, please follow the steps below:

Download and complete the UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs);Merge your UN Personal History Form (P11) for Service Contracts (SCs) and Individual Contracts (ICs), Financial Proposal and cover letter into a single file. The system does not allow for more than one attachment to be uploaded;Click on the Job Title (job vacancy announcement);Click “Apply Now” button, fill in necessary information on the first page, and then click “Submit Application;”Upload your application/single file as indicated above with the merged documents (underlined above);

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Project Assistant - (Open to Ghanaian Nationals Only)


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Sunday, 10 May 2015

Country Associate - Istanbul

Summary of Key Functions:

Provides support to the team’s proactive and targeted representation & coordination functionEnsures CO portfolio management support, including crisis Provides support to CO planning,  evaluation,  monitoring and reporting activities Provides programme and administrative support to the Country Operations Support Team and  Regional Hub DirectorateProvides support  in  creation of strategic partnerships and  implementation of  resource mobilization strategy and facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing


1. Provides  support to the team’s  proactive and targeted representation and coordination function

Support in conduct of desk research,  tracking emerging and evolving crisis and complex development situations, compiling information for UNDP programming;Support in the preparation of briefing notes on all CO, sub-regional and regional aspects, particularly ahead of crisis coordination meetings.  Helps in the preparatory activities and Support in the preparation of  minutes from the meetings and follow-up on action points with all relevant stakeholdersHelps collect required information and inputs into internal briefings, position options and corporate internal papers 


2. Provides support to targeted and aligned CO portfolio management, including crisis

Support to improved alignment of CO programmes with corporate and regional priorities, offering by compiling information from other country programmes, evaluations, performance analytics, and other available sources of lessons learnedSupport in providing monitoring data on country programme and project performance to inform RBx management decision in preparing for or responding to crisis situations and for inputs to briefing notes on country-level crisis with up to date information for HQ meetings;Assistance to the follow up on performance indicators/success criteria, targets and milestones, preparation of reports.Programmatic and operational support to the team during the preparation and implementation of programme cyclesAssistance in financial monitoring of country office core and non-core resources, developing and updating databases and producing reports on the current and projected financial status and liaising with the respective HQ units as necessarySupports the country offices on finance, programming and other issues by providing recommendations, information, and follow-up supportLiaison with the COs and other HQ Units and assistance in the preparation of analysis reports on aggregate databases on ROARs, CPAP/AWP, GLOC status and host country contributions, cost recovery, programme advance authorizations, and administrative issues for the division


3. Provides support to CO planning,  evaluation,  monitoring and reporting activities

Support to the Country Operations Support team in its CO programming function Assistance in sharing the Bureau’s newly developed policies and priorities with the CO leadership, disseminating corporate analysis on sub-regional trends, and providing first level of oversight of compliance with corporate programme management standards. In close coordination with the Planning and Operations Team, helps ensure monitoring of CO operational, financial performance and efficiency, and timely implementation of audit recommendations, identifying issues and/or delays and escalating concerns to Country Advisor Assistance in consolidating all CO managerial performance information to facilitate effective and efficient corporate oversight functions. 


4. Provides programme and administrative support to the Country Operations Support Team and  Regional Hub Directorate

Assistance in research and preparation of thematic reports, meeting briefs, and financial data on countries of the region for the analysis and reporting requirements of the Country Operations Support Team and Regional Hub Directorate Maintains and disseminates information on corporate programme and operational policies and proceduresSupports team’s activities, at the programmatic, operational and logistical level in organizing conferences on behalf of the Country Operations Support Team.Maintaining contacts with other UNDP/UN HQ units, other UN Agencies, government offices, and donors about country programmes and activities, cost-sharing, trust funds, and reporting, to assist in fulfilling the "one-stop-shop" function of the divisionCompilation and dissemination of country office publications and reports and maintaining and disseminating a record of country office publishing plans and achievementsProvides support for visits to country offices by Regional Hub Directorate and Country Operations Support Team staffServes as back-up for the other support staff in the Regional Hub  when they are out of office on leaveProper control of the supporting documents for payments, review of NEX projects Financial Reports.Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in AtlasTimely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers.

5. Provides support  in  creation of strategic partnerships and  implementation of  resource mobilization strategy and facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing 

Collection and assistance in analysis of information on donors, preparation of donor’s profile and database, establishment of contacts with donor counterparts.Tracking and reporting on mobilized resources.Organization of trainings for the operations/projects staff on programme.Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in programmeSound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. 

Functional Competencies:

Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda

Identifies relevant information for advocacy for a variety of audiencesMakes research of contacts in the media, government, private sector, donors, other agencies, civil society in other stakeholders for UNDP’s advocacy efforts

Results-Based Programme Development and Management

Provides information for linkages across programme activities to help identify critical points of integrationProvides information and documentation on specific stages of projects/programme implementationParticipates in the formulation of project proposals

Building Strategic Partnerships 

Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiativesMaintains databases of donor informationTracks and reports on mobilized resources

Innovation and Marketing New Approaches

Documents and tracks innovative strategies/best practices/new approachesTracks bottlenecks, problems and issues, and proposes solutionsResponds positively to new approaches

Resource Mobilization 

Maintains information/databases on potential and actual donorsMaintains database of project filesProvides data and information needed for preparation of project documents

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing thingsDocuments innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the positionPossesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasksIdentifies new and better approaches to work processes and incorporates same in own workStrives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learningDemonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignmentsDemonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current guidelines and project management tools, and utilizes these regularly in work assignments

Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals

Identifies relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiencesMaintains a network of contacts in the media and civil society, for use in UNDP’s advocacy efforts

Client Orientation

Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashionOrganizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlinesEstablishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clientsResponds to client needs promptly


Core Competencies:

Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity  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-controlManaging conflictLearning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.

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Director of Development | Adrian Dominican Sisters

US – MI – Adrian, Please see full listing of responsibilities and qualifications at:http://www.adriandominicans.org/OurMissionVision/Donations/OfficeofDevelopment.aspx The Adrian Dominican Sisters are an international

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Consultant International pour la Revue Stratégique pour Intégration du Changement Climatique - Comores

En collaboration avec l’équipe du projet, le bureau pays du PNUD, le MPEEIA et les autres partenaires d’exécution clés, le prestataire de services sera responsable des tâches suivantes:

Analyse détaillée des politiques, des stratégies, des plans d’action, des programmes ainsi que les cadres législatives et règlementaires existants au niveau national et insulaire notamment le secteur agricole et du développement rural en vue d’identifier les textes les plus pertinents et les points d’entrée pour l’intégration des changements climatiques. Cette revue littéraire doit identifier les opportunités de renforcement de ces textes cadres afin de mettre en place un cadre intégré pour l’amélioration de la résilience du secteur agricole aux changements climatiques. Le consultant se concentrera en particulier sur le plan d’action de la SCA2D (Stratégie de Croissance Accélérée et de Développement Durable), document de référence pour l’ensemble des secteurs et les documents sectoriels suivants : la stratégie agricole, la stratégie et le programme national en eau potable et assainissement, la stratégie santé et environnement, le plan directeur et la loi sur les transports durables, la lettre de politique nationale pour l’éducation à l’horizon 2020 et le plan sectoriel à venir;Identifier les contraintes et opportunités à la mise en œuvre des politiques, des stratégies, des plans d’action, des programmes et les cadres législatifs et réglementaires intervenants dans les domaines développement agricole, de l’environnement et du développement rural au niveau national, insulaire et local y compris au sein du budget de l’Etat;Proposer une méthodologie et un plan d’action pour l’intégration des CC dans ces documents;Développer un plan de formation des acteurs nationaux pour l’intégration des changements climatiques base sur la méthodologie identifiée au point 4;Appuyer le projet à constituer l’équipe nationale de consultants (ou bien de techniciens) qui devra accompagner le processus d’intégration des CC;Assurer la coordination du processus d’intégration des changements climatiques dans les documents concernés en organisant l’équipe nationale et leur fournissant un appui technique et en assurant la finalisation du processus de révision de ces documents pour intégrer les CC;Faciliter un atelier national pour la validation des documents révisés intégrant les CC;Proposer une stratégie et une approche pour encourager le dialogue constructif des acteurs clés des différents secteurs pour une prise en compte de l’adaptation au changement climatique dans la conception et mise en œuvre des programmes de développement sectoriel;Etudier et évaluer les rôles, responsabilités et mandats des différentes organisations en charge du soutien à l’adaptation aux changements climatiques au niveau national, insulaire et sectoriel, ainsi que des mécanismes de coordination actuels intersectoriels et inter-organisationnels (systèmes de suivi/comités etc.). L'étude comprendra une consultation avec les organisations concernées, y compris le secteur public et privé, les ONG et les organisations communautaires. Il comprendra également une évaluation des considérations de genre dans ces organisations et de la répartition des responsabilités entre les différents secteurs, y compris mais sans s'y limiter : l'agriculture, la météorologie, l'environnement, la foresterie, l'eau, la pêche, les transports, le commerce et la préparation aux catastrophe, les finances et l’Assemblée;Proposer des mécanismes de consultations et de coordinations de tous les acteurs impliqués (secteurs de l’état, société civile et secteur privé) dans l’adaptation au changement climatique au niveau national et insulaire;Formuler des recommandations sur les mécanismes possibles pour accroître l'intégration effective entre les organisations, les secteurs et les îles, pour soutenir les partenariats opérationnels pour l’adaptation aux changements climatiques dans le secteur de l'agriculture, et mettre en évidence les lacunes actuelles ou les chevauchements dans les rôles des institutions et responsabilités.

Produits et Résultats attendus:

Les principaux produits et résultats attendus de cette mission sont les suivants:

Une méthodologie pour la mise en œuvre de la mission incluant la méthodologie d’intégration des CC dans les documents et stratégies de développement et un calendrier d’activité pour la mission toute entière;Un rapport de l’analyse des politiques, stratégies, budget de l’Etat et cadres législatifs concernés identifiant les contraintes et opportunités pour la mise en œuvre de ces documents et les points d’entrée du processus d’intégration des CC.

Ce rapport sera constitué de deux parties:

La première sera consacrée à la revue stratégique

Elle présentera ses conclusions et recommandations et identifiera les points d’entrée pour l’intégration des changements climatiques et les possibilités de renforcer les stratégies et les plans sectoriels et régionaux, ainsi que le cadre stratégique et l’approche de mise en œuvre pout soutenir l’adaptation aux changements climatique dans le secteur de l'agriculture.

Elle fera des recommandations sur les principes clés et les approches pour atteindre:

Les points d’entrée pour l’intégration des changements climatique;Les barrières et contraintes à la mise en œuvre des politiques et stratégies;Une coordination inter île et intersectorielle;des résultats sociaux et environnementaux positifs grâce à l’adaptation au changement climatique dans l'agriculture;minimisation des risques et de la vulnérabilité aux changements climatiques, et sur ??Les approches stratégiques de l'Union des Comores pour suivre efficacement les impacts sociaux et environnementaux.

La seconde sera consacrée à l’évaluation des rôles et des liens fonctionnels des institutions impliquées:

Elle présentera:

Un résumé de la réglementation, des stratégies et les cadres qui définissent les mandats, les rôles et les responsabilités des institutions impliquées dans le soutien à l’adaptation au changement climatique (en s'appuyant sur l'examen stratégique précédent);les rôles et les responsabilités réelles des organisations impliquées dans le soutien à l’adaptation aux changements climatiques, l'agriculture et le développement rural durable dans l'Union des Comores et la façon dont la réglementation en vigueur, les stratégies et les cadres soutiennent ces organisations à faire leur travail, et à travailler ensemble;l'éventail des domaines d'activités pris en charge par ces différentes organisations (AUC, secteurs public et privé, des ONG et des organisations du secteur privé et public), y compris l'analyse de si / comment les activités de terrain diffèrent des rôles et des mandats officiels et, le cas échéant, une évaluation des raisons à ces différences;Si et comment les organisations travaillent actuellement ensemble et les implications de ces partenariats officiels et officieux pour l’adaptation au changement climatique dans le secteur de l'agriculture dans les Comores;Une méthodologie pour l’intégration dans le budget de l’Etat et dans les législations nationales;Un programme de formation sur l’intégration des CC dans les politiques, stratégies et législations;La facilitation technique de l’atelier de formation sur l’intégration des CC;Le rapport de l’atelier de formation;Les projets de document révisés intégrant les CC;Le rapport de l’atelier de validation des projets de document révisés;Les versions finales des documents révisés intégrant les changements climatiques prenant en compte les commentaires et recommandations de l’atelier de validation. Ces documents devront Clarifier les rôles, responsabilités, mandats ainsi que les liaisons fonctionnelles des institutions, organismes et agences d’appui à l’adaptation au changement climatique au niveau national et insulaire;Un plan d’action et une feuille de route pour la mise en œuvre des documents révisés prenant en compte les enseignements tires de l’identification des contraintes et opportunités pour la mise en œuvre des politiques, stratégies et réglementations concernées (point 2 plus haut). Le plan d’action devra en outre proposer des mécanismes de consultations et de coordinations de tous les acteurs impliqués (secteurs de l’état, société civil et secteur privé) dans l’adaptation au changement climatique au niveau national et insulaire;Au terme de la mission, le consultant devra produire un document conformément aux taches définis ci-dessus.

Ces documents doit devront être rédigés en français et déposés à la direction du projet à date échue en version électronique, sous format Microsoft Word, sur CD et en version papier en trois exemplaires.

Le consultant présentera les projets de documents révisés au cours d’un atelier de validation organisé par le projet. Le consultant est également chargé d’intégrer tous les commentaires issus de l’atelier et rendre le rapport dans les délais convenus.

Approche

L’étude sera conduite en étroite collaboration avec la Direction Nationale des Stratégies Agricoles et Elevage (DNSAE) et la Coordination nationale du projet en vue de permettre un suivi continu et le traitement des difficultés éventuelles pouvant entacher sa bonne exécution.

Dès le démarrage de l’étude, leconsultant devra définir une approche de travail qui implique l’ensemble des acteurs concernés (Coordinationdu projet, DNSAE,structures étatiques, institutions de recherches, ONG et les Organisations des Producteurs (OP) dans l’analyse des problématiques et la définition des orientations et des actions adaptées en vue d’atteindre l’objectif de l’étude.

Le candidat devra soumettre un plan de travail détaillé à la DNSAE et la coordination du projet pour validation. Ce document devra indiquer la méthodologie adoptée.

Autres Inforamtions Utlies:

Processus d’approbation requis pour certifier l’atteinte des résultats et les paiements;Le paiement du consultant sera effectué à la fin de la prestation après certification faite sur la base de la satisfaction des services fournis par le consultant, notamment les rapports dus et l’avancement des produits attendus;Description des critères de sélection et la note affectée à chaque critère.

La sélection sera faite sur la base des critères suivants notés sur 100 comme suit:

Critère: Diplômes Points : 15

Critère: Connaissances en développement rural et agricole Points: 15

Critère: Expérience dans la conception et/ ou l’évaluation des politiques, stratégies et plans d’action, budgets et législation nationale, ainsi que les programmes ou projet intervenant dans l’adaptation aux changements climatiques  Points: 20

Critère: Expérience dans l’intégration des problématiques liées aux changements climatiques dans les politiques nationales, régionales ou sectorielles  Points: 20

Critère: Une expérience en matière de la Gestion Axée sur les Résultats (GAR) et d’autres approches de planification stratégique Points: 15

Critère: connaissance de méthodes de renforcement des capacités des organisations  locales  et nationales Points: 10

Critère: Maîtrise parfaite du français écrit et parlé Points: 5

Méthode d’évaluation des offres:

Seules les candidatures ayant obtenu une note au moins égale à 70 points sur le total des 100 points seront retenues pour une analyse financière;La méthode d’évaluation qui sera utilisée est celle du meilleur rapport qualité/prix (score combiné). Il sera tenu compte des qualifications du consultant et sa proposition financière avec un score d’au moins 30 % pour l’offre financière.

Soumission - le consultant international devra soumettre un dossier comprenant deux propositions (technique et financière):

La proposition technique doit contenir:

Une lettre de motivation signée par le candidat (1 page);Un plan de travail détaillé, avec des dates de début et de fin pour chaque action et délai indicatif pour toutes les tâches et les livrables (3-4 pages);Un CV du candidat avec l’indication claire de son nom (tel qu’inscrit sur son passeport), sa date de naissance, ses qualifications académiques, ses compétences et son expérience professionnelle (4-5 pages);Un formulaire P11 des Nations Unies dûment rempli et au moins 3 personnes de référence avec leurs adresses mail.  http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_personal_history_form.doc.

La proposition financière:

Une proposition financière sur la base d’un montant forfaitaire incluant (les honoraires, les frais de voyage, les indemnités journalières/perdiems et le nombre de jours ouvrables pour la durée de la consultation);Pour permettre une meilleure appréciation du montant forfaitaire proposé, le consultant doit éclater son montant forfaitaire en indiquant clairement les frais prévus pour les honoraires, les frais de voyages internationaux et ceux affectés aux indemnités journalières/perdiems.

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Postdoctoral Fellow – Vector Entomologist

Position: Background and Responsibilities

Background: The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) invites applications for the position of a Postdoctoral Fellow – Vector Entomologist.IITA is an international non-profit agricultural research-for-development (R4D) organization established in 1967, governed by a Board of Trustees, and a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our R4D approach is anchored on the development needs of tropical nations. We work with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture. We have more than 100 internationally recruited scientists from about 35 countries and 900 nationally recruited staff based in various stations across Africa. Please visit http://www.iita.org/ for more information on IITA.IITA seeks a Postdoctoral Fellow to work as a vector entomologist in supporting the work of IITA in East Africa on the molecular ecology and management of vectors of cassava viruses.The successful candidate will be expected to oversee research activities on cassava virus vectors that are implemented through a collaborative research program between IITA and USDA and ensure that project outputs are delivered according to an agreed results framework. The successful candidate will additionally provide support to IITA’s co-PI for the project in managing the work programs of a team of research technicians, and fostering linkages between project activities in Tanzania and Kenya, and with partner institutions. The candidate will work under the supervision of the IITA co-PI and he/she will report to the Regional Hub Director of Eastern Africa and the Director, Crop Management and Plant Health. Position/ResponsibilitiesThe Postdoctoral Fellow will undertake the following activities:• Support cassava virus vector research studies leading to the development of improved management approaches.• Conduct laboratory, field-based and screenhouse research studies aimed at improving understanding of cassava virus vectors, and producing high quality research results.• Publish research outputs in peer-reviewed international journal articles.• Communicate workplans, experimental results and allied project activities through presentations, reports and other media formats to promote the outputs of the project.• Support resource mobilization for cassava virus vector research in East Africa.• Contribute to the development and supervision of PhD and MSc study programs.• Represent IITA’s virus vector ecology group to external stakeholders, where required.• Support effective partnerships with CGIAR centers, National Agricultural Research and Extension Systems and Advanced Research Institutes.• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualification and Experience


The candidate should have a PhD in plant protection or related discipline with skills in molecular biology. Preference will be given to those candidates who have previous experience of research on virus vectors, or related entomological disciplines.

General Information

We offer highly competitive salary with equally attractive fringe benefits and excellent working conditions in a pleasant campus environment.Duty station: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, but also involving travel in country, within East Africa, and internationally for project meetings and conference participationGeneral information: Initial appointment is for two years. This may be extended on the basis of performance and availability of funds. IITA offers a competitive remuneration package paid in US dollars. Applications: Applications which must include a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to the Head, Human Resources Service. Please complete our online application form using this link: http://www.iita.org/careers Closing Date: 31st March 2015 or until a suitable candidate is found.IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from women candidates.Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Method of Application:

Interested applicants should forward their applications with detailed curriculum vitae saved withtheir names in Microsoft word format. The application must include the names and e-mail addresses of threeprofessional referees which must include either the Head of applicant’s current or previous organization orapplicant’s direct Supervisor/Superior officer at work and evidence of current remuneration package to IITA website.

IITA is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates.

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Re-advertisement - Human Resources Specialist - UNDP Country Office - Kabul

Summary of key functions:

Strategy and policy services;Policy Advisory Services;Implementation of effective HR management;Knowledge management/Partnerships;Team management;Workforce analysis and planning;HR Staff development and capacity building.

Strategy and Policy Services:

Review CO units plans with senior management and business units, and develop targeted HR strategies and interventions to achieve business objectives;In close partnership and collaboration with other units, develops work plans, manage activities against expected results;Assesses impact of corporate HR policies on staffing and business operations and provide feedback to corporate unit partners to support policy formulation and benchmarking.

Policy Advisory Services:

Provides technical and operational support and guidance on policy application and interpretation;Recommends solutions to highly complex and exceptional cases;Assesses the implementation of country office operations against corporate objectives and deliverables, and evaluates plans and results.  Recommends corrective measures to ensure goals and objectives are met;Implements the strategies on staff well-being related issues in cooperation with other bureaus;Implements and coordinates the grievance procedures relating to Workplace   Harassment, Sexual Harassment and follow up Abuse of Authority in close cooperation with HQ and other Bureaus.

Implementation of effective HR management:

Bridges the gap between corporate level priorities, the HR strategy and policy development and execution at the CO level of corporate-directed programmes, e.g. knowledge practice, talent management, change management, workforce planning, learning;Exercise delegated authority to manage day to day activities and reports to senior management on periodic basis decisions taken.  Recommends change in strategy and plans with a view to achieving the CO objectives;Advises on classification of posts within the established delegated authority and application of generic profiles;Ascertains human resource requirements for the CO ensuring the timely advertisement and filling of vacancies both national and international. Participates in the selection of candidates and submits appropriate recommendations;Advice and provide oversight functions to government recruitment funded by UNDP.Oversees interviews and recruitment process (testing of new candidates, verification of educational qualifications and credentials, references and previous employment record). Advises on entitlements and career prospects;Participates as ex-officio with the Talent Management Review Group for staff;Monitor, advises and acts on disciplinary matters in accordance with established rules and procedures. Mediates conflict for  both national and international staff.

Knowledge Management/Partnerships:

Raises awareness of CO on corporate strategic issues;Plans and initiatives to maximize utilization, implementation and reporting on results;In a highly matrix manner, ensure an integrated and coherent approach on policy implementation and services for the staff;Participates in corporate UNDP networks and maintains up-to-date knowledge of trends and best practices. Distills best practices and comparative experiences. Proposes quality enhancements in order to maximize policy impact and relevance;Content Management by ensuring (1) Best Practices are continuously identified, documented and made available to clients and peers through intranet/network a (2) appropriate and up-to-date information and learning tools are available;Ensure the maintenance on the Country Office intranet portal of comprehensive Human Resources information for staff and managers including standard operating procedures, process workflows, user guides and frequently asked questions.

Team Management:

The incumbent is accountable for integrity, transparency, and equity in the management of UNDP resources including:

People Management through recruitment, performance and career management of staff to motivate and promote organizational excellence;Leads and guides the PMD exercise throughout the year;Contract Management including implementing recruitment processes and providing oversight to contract implementation and payroll administration;Information Technology Management through leveraging ATLAS functionality for improved business results, simplification of transaction and reporting tools;Manage workload of the HR unit with a systematic and data-driven approach;Develop and implement metrics to monitor unit work volume;Develop and implement metrics of staff workload and productivity;Develop and implement metrics of response time to clients;Ensure that the Service Tracking System (STS) is used effectively for client billing and tracking of personnel actions;Develop monthly management reports/dashboards of HR progress, status and productivity at the country office level.

Workforce Analysis and Planning:

Provide tools and information to assist line managers to more effectively exercise their people management responsibilities;Raise awareness of senior managers to key workforce facts and trends and current approaches to human resources management;Promote better planning and strategic deployment of staff in UNDP Afghanistan;Provide important baseline data to encourage and advocate fact based management practices in the country office and projects;Ensure the implementation of OHR policies and, in that connection, to report on the impact of different policies in the workforce.

HR Staff Development and Capacity Building:

Build capacity of CO Human Resources staff through training, briefings, and learning programmes in accordance with UNDP’s to talent management and knowledge practice.Devise and implement a comprehensive strategy to improve the overall knowledge, skills and abilities of the Human Resources staff in the country office;Facilitate individual learning through individual learning plans, and frequent review of progress against these plans;Develop a culture and capacity for national staff ownership of all HR policies, procedures, and responsiveness to clients;Promote and support Human Resources training and certification for staff;Ensure adequate learning time is available for all staff.

Impact of Results:

Affects a wide range of the CO’s activities and commitments that directly reflects on the competence and deliverables of the CO, e.g. failure to identify, select and assign the correct profile of staff in a timely manner may adversely impact the CO’s ability to execute its mandate and adversely affect the image of the organization as a leader in development. The results also have an impact on the overall CO success in introduction and implementation of HR strategies and policies. Timely and appropriate delivery of services ensures client satisfaction and maintains high staff morale.


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International Consultant - Voter Education Advisor - Home-based with two (2) visits to Cairo, Egypt

Education

Advanced University degree in social sciences, communications, public administration, public policy, or related field;A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience

At least 15 years of diversified and progressively responsible professional experience in civic/voters education/media/ public information activities;Previous experience on voter education programs using radio channels;Abilities to communicate, negotiate, analyze, elaborate and present reports and statements;Proven ability to work under pressure and produce output that are accurate, timely and of high quality;Previous experience in Egypt or other courtiers in the MENA region is an asset;Knowledge of the media landscape in Egypt is an asset; andSound knowledge of gender issues and commitment to improving the participation of women in electoral processes.

Language Requirements

Fluency in written and spoken English;Arabic is an asset.

Documents to be included when submitting the proposals

Interested individuals must submit the following documents/information to demonstrate their qualifications and interest:

Completed and signed P11 form including past experiences;Cover letter titled: “Voter Education Advisor” explaining why you are the most suitable for this assignment;Financial proposal.

Interested individuals must submit their applications online through UNDP Online Recruitment System. Applicants are encouraged to fill and sign a P11 Form and submit it on the online application, although regular CVs are also acceptable. The P11 Form can be obtained at http://sas.undp.org/Documents/P11_Personal_history_form.doc

Financial Proposal

Daily fee contract

The financial proposal should specify the daily fee and a breakdown for all envisaged costs (all travel costs to join duty station/repatriation travel including tickets (economy class).

Travel
The consultant will be expected to undertake two (2) trips to Cairo, Egypt. Each trip will require five (5) weeks presence at the premises of the “Strengthening of the democratic process in Egypt” project.

Application evaluation process

Cumulative analysis

The award of the contract will be made to the individual consultant whose offer will be evaluated and determined as:

Responsive/compliant/acceptable; andHaving received the highest score out of a pre-determined set of weighted technical and financial criteria specific to the solicitation.

Technical Criteria weight: 70 %

Financial Criteria weight:  30 %

Only Individual Consultants obtaining a minimum of 70% weight score of the obtainable points of 100% points in technical evaluation would be considered for the Financial Evaluation.

Technical Criteria - 70% of total evaluation – max. 100 points:

At least 15 years of diversified and progressively responsible professional experience in civic/voters education/media/ public information activities - 30 points;Sound knowledge of gender issues and commitment to improving the participation of women in electoral processes - 20 points;Previous experience in Egypt or other courtiers in the MENA region is an asset - 20 points;Previous experience in voter education programs using radio channels  – 20 points;Knowledge of the media landscape in Egypt is an asset - 10 points;

Financial Criteria - 30% of total evaluation – max. 30 points.

Payments will be made only upon confirmation of UNDP on delivering on the contract obligations in a satisfactory manner. Individual Consultants are responsible for ensuring they have vaccinations/inoculations when travelling to certain countries, as designated by the UN Medical Director. Consultants are also required to comply with the UN security directives set forth under dss.un.org.

Qualified women and members of minorities are encouraged to apply.

Due to large number of applications we receive, we are able to inform only the successful candidates about the outcome or status of the selection process


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Expert National en Suivi Evaluation, Projet de la Résilience aux Changements Climatiques ( Uniquement pour les Candidats de Nationalité Malienne) - Bamako

Le Mali subit les effets néfastes des changements  climatiques qui perturbent les activités  de développement  dans ces régions. Le caractère  aléatoire de la pluviométrie  se manifeste dans le début de l’installation de la période d’hivernage, dans   la durée de celle-ci ainsi que dans sa répartition spatiale et temporelle.  En plus, le pays connait une augmentation  de la fréquence et des intensités des inondations ainsi qu’un accroissement de l’évaporation et de l’assèchement des zones humides et autres plans d’eau en raison des fortes températures et de forts vents. Enfin, la dégradation des sols et l’érosion hydrique sont permanentes, et les terres arables se réduisent progressivement à cause de la déforestation et de la désertification. Face à tous ces défis, les  groupements de producteurs féminins constituent l’une des franges le plus vulnérables.
Pour renforcer la résilience  aux changements climatiques de ces groupes et d’autres populations vulnérables, le Mali a bénéficié de la part du Fonds pour l’Environnement Mondial (FEM) un  fonds d’un montant  d’environ 8,5 millions de $US à travers le guichet des Pays les Moins Avancés (LDCF en anglais) en vue de la mise en œuvre d’un projet.
Pour mobiliser ce financement en vue de la mise en œuvre dudit projet, le Gouvernement a sollicité l’accompagnement du PNUD. Ainsi,  des documents d’avant-projet (appelés PIF et PPG en anglais) ont  été préparés et soumis au FEM à travers le PNUD  pour permettre  la préparation d’un document de projet.
Le document de projet  préparé a été soumis au FEM qui l’a approuvé.
Le  projet est destiné  à renforcer les moyens d’existence des groupements féminins et des  autres groupes vulnérables  dans dix communes  des régions de Kayes, Koulikoro et Sikasso.
Il comprend  deux principales composantes: i) améliorer l’accès à des systèmes  d’approvisionnement et de gestion de l’eau qui résistent aux changements climatiques pour les communautés vulnérables, y compris les paysannes, pour appuyer leurs activités de subsistance ; et ii) investir dans des approches et technologies innovantes résilientes aux changements climatiques en faveur des paysannes et autres paysans pour renforcer et sécuriser la production de systèmes locaux de moyens d’existence face aux impacts des changements climatiques.
Le Programme des Nations Unies pour le Développement (PNUD) exécutera le projet dans le cadre de ses Modalités de Mise œuvre Nationale (NIM), sur une période de cinq ans à compter de la date de signature du Document de Projet.
Le partenaire de mise en œuvre au Mali est  l’Agence de l’Environnement et du Développement Durable (AEDD), qui coordonnera étroitement la conduite du projet avec les Ministères chargés de l’Agriculture, de l’Elevage, de l’Hydrologie/Environnement, de la Promotion de la Femme et de l’Enfant, ainsi qu’avec les autorités communales et régionales pour les activités au niveau local.
Le présent appel à candidature rentre dans le cadre du  recrutement du personnel de l’unité de coordination national du projet.


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Saturday, 9 May 2015

International Consultant for Independent Evaluation (Mid Term Evaluation for four years agreement)


This vacancy is advertised by UNDP
Duty Station: Home-based with Two Missions to Geneva office and Two Country Missions within the Region (Asia-Pacif
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Closing date: 1970-01-01


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Consultancy On Improving UN Vehicle Fleet Management - New York

Rationale

UN Common Services are an important component of the Secretary-General's UN Reform Programme as a means to reduce costs and increase efficiency and coordination of UN operations at country level.

The definition of Common Services by the UN General Assembly is: “Services that are shared by an organization with one or more other organizations within the UN system, through both formal and informal mechanisms” [GA A/55/461].

In this context of current discussions on operational streamlining and innovation within the UN System, UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF are analyzing different initiatives with the potential of improving common services on the ground. One of these initiatives consists of analyzing the use of vehicles, which is part of a larger effort in the context of current discussions on operation streamlining and innovation within the UN system.

The main assumption behind this effort is the fact that UN official vehicles tend to be under-utilized or sit idle in a number of field offices, particularly mid to large duty stations. UN organizations sharing common premises oftentimes manage separate fleets in an uncoordinated fashion, which ultimately increases operational costs and discourages the efficient use of resources.

Objectives

The objective of the assignment is to develop a proposal on how to improve the quality and reduce the costs of fleet management in selected UN field locations.

By establishing centralized carpooling arrangements, it is expected that country offices can:

Reduce the number of idle vehicles in UN premises;Rationalize the acquisition of official vehicles and/or speed up fleet replacement;Ensure the efficient use of administrative staff managing or operating fleets;Centralize fleet monitoring, coordination and maintenance;Improve security and geo-location of vehicles;Keep better track of vehicle usage; andReduce the UN carbon footprint.

Concept

In the scenario of a UN Shared Vehicle Pool, instead of each agency owning their vehicles, vehicles are grouped into one big pool and managed centrally, as one fleet. All vehicles are centrally owned by the pool and are no longer assigned to agencies individually but shared among all UN agencies. All costs are shared and agencies pay for the actual use of the vehicles.

Joint fleet management activities performed by the Shared Vehicle Pool are:

Procurement;Fuel;Maintenance;Administration and Management;Training;Carpooling.

Proposed solution and expected deliverables

The proposed solution consists of the deployment of a technology used by car share services in order to centrally manage fleets in UN common houses or sizeable duty stations. This particular approach has been successfully explored and implemented by car rental companies, corporations and governmental and academic institutions around the world and has rendered considerable results over time in terms of cost reduction and effective fleet management, including tracking and maintenance.


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Re-advertisement - Writer - Home-based

Under the supervision and overall guidance of the Directorate of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific and its communications adviser, based in NY Headquarters, and in close collaboration with the UNDP regional communications adviser in Bangkok, the consultant will perform the following tasks:

Read and review the success stories and related material received from UNDP Country Offices;Analyze the lessons learned from each of the stories and their relevance to the priorities laid out in the UNDP Strategic Plan;In consultation with the RBAP directorate, assist in selecting the stories that will be included in the compendium of success stories.The stories should represent priority programming areas, including poverty, local development, democratic governance, crisis and post conflict, and energy and environment.

Prepare a write up for each of the success stories, and in doing so, adhere to the following requirements, which Country Offices have been requested to meet as well:

Accentuate how the selected projects help achieve development goals in the country of origin;Place special emphasis on the role that gender, capacity development, knowledge sharing and partnerships played in the achievement of results, considering especially the middle income context of most of the countries in the region;Specify the role that UNDP has played in carrying out the project. What is UNDP’s value added? What did it bring in terms of project implementation and approach that no other organization or entity could have provided?Explain how the results achieved at the project level contributed to addressing overall development outcomes and impacted on addressing the countries’ key development challenges;Adapt the language and contents to the target audiences, which comprise government officials, donor representatives, development practitioners and the general public;Prepare short and more punctuated versions of the write-ups for inclusion in the web-based platforms and systems, including the soon to be rolled out Content Management System;Assist in writing up the overarching narrative which helps link and bind the selected success stories together, under a common analytical framework aligned with UNDP corporate policy and priorities;Assist the regional communications specialists in seeking additional inputs and clarifications from UNDP staff and project personnel associated with the success stories and their publication.

Outputs

The deliverables of the consultancy will comprise the following:

Fifteen (15) write ups of about 1200-1400 word each. These write-ups will be compiled into a single publication;Develop a coherent and consistent format for each story, based on existing templates for success stories, including web-based templates and the Content Management System;Correspond through established channels of communication (i.e. the RBAP communications advisers in NY and Bangkok) with focal points in country offices to review/validate written material and obtain clarifications, and or additional data, photos and materials as required;A 2-3 page executive summary for the publication;A final draft of the publication report, which should be about 60-80 pages in length depending on the number of stories and length of each story, font size and spacing, ready to be submitted to graphic designer.

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Media and Communication Expert - Cairo,egypt

Core values and Guiding principles:

Integrity:

Demonstrate consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.

Professionalism:

Demonstrate professional competence and expert knowledge of the pertinent substantive areas of work.

Cultural sensitivity and valuing diversity:

Demonstrate an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;Demonstrate an international outlook, appreciating difference in values and learning from cultural diversity. 

Core Competencies:

Ethics and Values:

Demonstrate and safeguard ethics and integrity.

Organizational Awareness:

Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.

Development and Innovation:

Take charge of self-development and take initiative.

Work in teams:

Demonstrate ability to work in a multicultural, multi ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

Communicating and Information Sharing:

Facilitate and encourage open communication and strive for effective communication

Self-management and Emotional Intelligence:

Stay composed and positive even in difficult moments, handle tense situations with diplomacy and tact, and have a consistent behavior towards others

Conflict Management:

Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.

Continuous Learning and Knowledge Sharing:

Encourage learning and sharing of knowledge.

Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making:

Demonstrate informed and transparent decision making.

Functional Competencies:

Excellent communication skills. Communicates sensitively, effectively and creatively across different constituencies;Demonstrates very good understanding of and experience in communications and outreach;Proven networking skills, and ability to generate interest in UN Women’s mandate;Strong initiative-taker;Very effective at multi-tasking;Focuses on impact and results for the client;Interacts effectively with all levels of the organization;Job knowledge /technical expertise;Ability to handle a large volume of work possibly under time constraints;Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;Identifies opportunities and builds strong relationships with clients and partners;Demonstrates exceptional ability to remain calm, in control and good humored even under pressure and tight deadlines.

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