Application Deadline: Application Deadline Dec 21, 2023

  • Associate Political Affairs Officer

    Associate Political Affairs Officer

    Responsibilities
    Within the delegated authority, the Associate Political Affairs Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

    Political Analysis and Advice Gathers, selects and analyses information on political developments, trends and emerging issues in the country or region assigned, according to UNITAMS mandate. Maintains up to date knowledge of events relating to political issues in Sudan and the wider region.
    Maintains contacts with other areas of the UN, other international organisations, political parties, civil society actors, armed movement.
    Representatives, academic and research institutions, national interlocutors, other Sudanese stakeholders and representatives of the international community.
    Reporting and Information Management Prepares inputs on issues to senior officials and colleagues in the field mission and elsewhere in the Secretariat when required.
    This may include inputs to summary and analytical reports including, but not limited to, situation reports, briefing notes, options papers, code cables and input for the reports of the Secretary-General to the Security Council, General Assembly or other bodies.
    Prepares inputs to contextual information materials, such as background notes, political profiles and databases of relevance to the assigned portfolio.
    Help maintain databases as relevant. Planning, Coordination and Facilitation Support relationships with UN Common System colleagues and counterparts, Government representatives, civil society actors, academic and research institutions, and other national and international partners on information-sharing, policy and coordination matters.
    Support preparations for official meetings, events and visits, including through drafting talking points and background papers;
    Participate in fact-finding and other missions.
    Prepare written summaries of meetings/visits and assist with follow-up activities, as appropriate.
    Performs other related duties as required.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to identify and analyze political, ethnic, racial, social and economic problems that cause civil unrest in a country or geographic area. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Political Science, international relations, law, public administration, social science or a related field. A first level university degree with a combination of two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Professional training in the areas of planning, monitoring, and evaluation, facilitation and/or coordination is an asset.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of political science, international relations, law, conflict resolution, climate change and conflict resolution or related area is required.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position(s) advertised, fluency in English and Arabic is required.

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  • Credit Policy Analyst 

Business Process Analyst 

Assistant Relationship Manager SME 

Branch Manager 

Home Loans Specialist 

Recovery Agents – Contract

    Credit Policy Analyst Business Process Analyst Assistant Relationship Manager SME Branch Manager Home Loans Specialist Recovery Agents – Contract

    Job Summary

    To effectively support in developing strategies throughout the credit cycle including prospect targeting and acquisition, exposure management, customer marketing, collections, and recovery. This also includes ensuring successful score card deployment, implementation, and performance tracking, building, and tracking test cases, Sampling responsibility to ensure credit quality is maintained as well as Perform portfolio quality reviews.
    To support the Head of Retail Credit risk in building monthly Scheme portfolio reports, forbearance and appeals & dispensation reviews, limit reviews as well as annual reviews as and when required. Additionally lead the Macroeconomics section in the department by circulating highlights in the news affecting the portfolio, monthly economic reviews, sector analysis as well as competitor analysis on the retail credit risk portfolio

    Job Description
    Key accountabilities/Deliverables/Outcomes
    Development of Risk Management Models (Time Split 20%)

    Design and development of effective credit risk management models for the mobile lending product
    Design and development of application and behavioural scorecards for different products/markets portfolio
    Definition of a credit strategy for each portfolio to optimize portfolio profitability.
    Continuous research and testing to assure effectiveness of the credit risk models and tools.

    Execution and Maintenance of Risk Management Models (Time Split 30%)

    Execution and maintenance of these credit risk models to optimize profit.
    Review and underwrite credit strategies that may require subjective input.

    Portfolio Monitoring (Time Split 30%)

    Portfolio monitoring to identify trends and mitigation strategies to achieve target credit risk metrics.
    Define and manage a portfolio management strategy that assures compliance to performance metrics.
    Preparing monthly macro-economic reviews on the exchange rate, inflation, interest rates and other factors affecting the economic environment
    Carrying out regular competitor analysis with regard to products and financials
    Regularly updating the macro-economic library in view of the required Sectors intelligence and regulatory landscape
    Co-related portfolio performance and macro-economic environment

    Quality Assurance (Time Split 20%)

    Contribution to the product development to assure quality is integrated to product design.
    Contribute to product and process design and development to build quality at design.
    Contribute to Sales strategies to positively influence the target population and product uptake

    Role/person specification
    Preferred Qualification   

    A bachelor’s degree in a maths/statistics/economics/ operations research related field

    Preferred Experience

    Proven excellent presentation skills.
    High analytical ability

    Knowledge and Skills     

    Proven experience in performing data analysis using a standard statistical package such as SAS (preferred) or SPSS
    SQL to perform data analysis and come up with conclusions

    Education

    Further Education and Training Certificate (FETC): Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)

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  • Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

    Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Officer

    Overall, we are seeking to recruit on an interim basis an experienced, self-driven, result oriented and committed monitoring, evaluation and learning professional to fill the available vacancy of ME&L Officer.

    Principle duties and responsibilities

    The Interim ME&L Officer will be responsible for ensuring quality implementation of the ICSIAPL project’s  ME&L framework, development of data collection tools, data management and analysis, learning questions and documentation of success stories.

    Additionally, the ME&L officer will be responsible for:
    Data management
    Keep oversight of the LogAlto and IATI M&E data management, ensuring the following happens

    Overall responsible for data quality management
    Liaise with the technical staff at counties, KALRO and SNV to develop appropriate data collection, measurable results and tracking of indicators.
    Conduct data verification and validation exercises
    Conduct annual survey 2023 to collect impact level data and analyse appropriate result
    Continuously collect and profile data related to beneficiary profiles
    Conduct routine physical monitoring visits to assess the quality of activity implementation, milestones and indicator results reported.
    Support the SMEs, cooperatives and ranches  with monitoring, evaluation and learning processes
    Contribute to the overall project learning agenda through  collection of evidence and knowledge products
    Organise the knowledge agenda, and coordinate with the different parties involved.
    Work with communications officer in the production  of knowledge materials
    Facilitate periodic project reviews and learning forums and ensure proper documentations of findings and learnings.

    Reporting

    Take a lead in developing workplans, data aggregation and reporting as required by the donor.
    Take lead in analysis and interpreting data to inform project implementation.
    The ME&L Officer will liaise on a regular basis with project management and partners on project progress, approach, and processes.
    S/he will participate in project management team meetings, staff meetings and other relevant project activities and events.

    Qualifications

    A bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as international development, economics, statistics, social sciences, public administration, or a related field.
    At least 5 years relevant work experience in monitoring and evaluation, project management, or a related field.
    Strong analytical skills to interpret data and provide insights into program performance.
    Ability to conduct research and gather information to assess program effectiveness.
    Proficiency in data management and analysis using tools such as Microsoft Excel, statistical software, and database management systems.
    Knowledge of different monitoring and evaluation methods, tools, and frameworks.
    Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey findings and recommendations to various stakeholders.
    Familiarity with project management principles and the ability to work within project timelines.
    Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
    Flexibility and adaptability to work in dynamic environments and adjust to changing priorities.
    Knowledge   of specific technical areas in agriculture may be beneficial.
    Familiarity with M&E tools and software commonly used in the field.
    Relevant certifications in monitoring and evaluation required.

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    jobs.smartrecruiters.com

  • Project Coordinator 

Trade & Enterprise Advisor 

Field Technician -Electronic Security Systems 

Support Executive -Parking System

    Project Coordinator Trade & Enterprise Advisor Field Technician -Electronic Security Systems Support Executive -Parking System

    The project has three main objectives:

    Increasing food, nutrition, and income security among households in Wajir, Makueni and Isiolo counties through greenhouse hydroponics technology.
    Increasing knowledge of and access to financing and markets of the selected farmers and are effectively managing loans for their micro-enterprises.
    Selected farmers have strengthened partnerships and linkages that increase sustainability of greenhouse hydroponics farming.

    Job Purpose:

    The Project Coordinator is responsible for the successful implementation of the Asset-based Financing Project (ABF) funded by the World Food Programme, by ensuring project outcomes are achieved and exceeded as per Self Help Africas contractual agreement with World Food Programme and to the quality standards of Self-Help Africa and the wider Gorta Group. A key function of this role will be representing Self Help Africa and managing effective partnerships with key stakeholders across Government departments, private sector, implementing partners and representational groups at national and county levels.

    Key Responsibilities:
    Project Management:

    The Project manager is responsible for the overall delivery of the project on behalf of Self-Help Africa.
    Develop annual, quarterly and monthly plans and budgets for the project and monitor allocation of resources, anticipating changing requirements that may impact work delivery,
    Ensure all donor reporting requirements are adhered to including financial reporting in collaboration with the project accountant.
    Lead co-ordination and communication across the various stakeholders including Project implementation teams, government agencies and private sector to ensure coherent and consistent delivery of the project objectives,
    Co-ordinate and provide technical input for the implementation of the project including in the preparation of strategies, training materials,
    guides and manuals and ensure effective integration of core technical areas of Gender and Enterprise Development.
    Lead programme fundraising, identifying new areas of need and potential areas for project development and donor funding in Kenya ad and manage all aspects of the project cycle: planning, implementation, quality, reporting, accountability, monitoring and evaluation.

    Operational and Financial Management:

    Manage and periodically review the projects budget in close collaboration with the Senior Programmes Manager and Private Sector Lead and Head of Finance,
    Ensure compliance by SHA with contract requirements in planning, financial management, procurement, branding, monitoring and reporting, and facilitate further training where necessary.
    Act as the focal point with Self Help Africa country office and HQ to ensure all programming, financial and administrative matters related to the project comply with donor and SHA policies and procedures, and are transparently, expediently and effectively managed in line with established processes, rules and regulations,
    Monitor external context and carry out adjustments to project plans where necessary,
    In liaison with the Senior Programme Manager & Private Sector Lead ensure all SHA safety and security guidelines are followed and that all safety or security incidents (fires, accidents, theft, etc.) are recorded and reported,
    Ensure efficient use and management of project resources including transport,

    Monitoring, Reporting and Results Communication:

    In conjunction with the M&E Expert, facilitate monitoring and documentation of learning by ensuring that effective mechanisms are in place to monitor activities and outputs and assessments for project quality and impact and ensure project implementation is on time, target and budget,
    Ensure monitoring plan is in place and undertake project monitoring visits from time to time,
    Compile periodic project reports as required by the donor and SHA.

    Performance Management:

    Set clear direction and expectations for the project and enable project Partners to interpret competing priorities (Annual project key performance indicators)
    Manage project staff and provide periodic performance reviews and objective setting,
    Work closely with project partners to manage performance issues effectively to avoid adverse impact on the project, team morale and performance,
    In liaison with SPM&PSL promote a positive team culture that respects diversity and deals with barriers to inclusion,

    Representation:

    In coordination with the SPM&PSL represent SHA at national, regional and international levels, to donors, local and national government authorities, other NGOs, and any other parties under this project,
    In coordination with the SPM&PSL, lead on national and regional policy engagements,
    Ensure that relationships and formal agreements with government and partners are maintained and updated as appropriate.
    Ensure proper project documentation and sharing with partners.
    Any other task assigned by the SPM&PSL

    Key Stakeholder Relationships:
    Internal:

    The Country Director
    Head of Finance
    SHA HO Support team
    Senior Programme Manager & Private Sector Lead
    Finance and Administration Team
    Position has 2 direct Project Officer reporting and a dotted line finance officer.

    External:

    Gender and Nutrition Advisor
    Monitoring & Evaluation Advisor
    TruTrades Assigned Staff
    County Governments
    Other Stakeholders including national government, private companies, research institutions, financial institutions, external auditors, donors, and Academia.

    Knowledge & Experience:

    At least 4 years experience in the implementation of agricultural technologies and private sector development approaches and development programs design, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning.
    Experience managing donor funded Projects,
    Knowledge and experience in multiple sectors such as agricultural systems and livelihoods; market systems development; Enterprise development; Business Development Services (BDS) approaches and value addition.
    Demonstrated understanding of the private sector development framework and approaches in Kenyan/East Africa Community Context
    Strong project management skills and understanding of project cycle management approaches and tools,
    Experience in engaging and networking with the development partners and multi stakeholders including the government departments and agencies,
    High level of initiative, motivation, commitment and professionalism
    Ability and resilience to cope with multiple internal and external demands.
    Strong training and facilitation skills.
    High level skills and experience in capacity building and report writing
    Excellent communication, interpersonal and team building skills

    Qualifications and Other Requirements:
    Essential:

    Bachelors degree in Agricultural Sciences, Management Economics, Rural Development, Agribusiness Management, or related field required,
    Other post graduate qualification in project management, Enterprise Development related field will be an added advantage,
    Strong computer skills especially with MS Word and Excel and other related packages
    Strong M & E skills

    Role Competencies:

    Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, and written skills with Fluency in Swahili and English.
    People management skills
    Proactive and motivated with a strong commitment to Self Help
    Africas vision, mission and values,
    Attention to detail and the ability to produce timely and accurate reports.
    Ability to work as part of team across different cultures,
    Ability to work with minimum supervision.
    Ability to work under pressure and on own initiative

    Application Deadline: Monday 18th December 2023

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  • Gender & Digital Expert Consultant

    Gender & Digital Expert Consultant

    Viamo is seeking a dynamic and experienced Gender & Digital Expert to contribute to this initiative.

    Responsibilities:

    Strategic Advisory: A key recommendation contained in a recent Gender strategy document produced as part of this project highlighted that the Viamo Platform in its original design was not designed to be a gender transformative platform. Viamo is looking for support to identify steps that would need to be taken, to be more intentional about the direction of the platform and whether there is the potential for it to be a gender transformative force, in the countries where we operate. This may include assessing what approaches, partnerships, and projects would need to be prioritised, and what staffing would be required to achieve this.

    Specific deliverables: Revised v2 Gender Strategy

    Gender-transformative Design: Lead the effort to integrate gender-transformative design principles into the Viamo platform, ensuring that the user experience is tailored to the needs and preferences of women users.

    Specific Deliverable: Briefing document with key recommendations and action plan towards a gender transformative Viamo platform.

    User Research and Feedback: Advise on comprehensive user research to understand the unique challenges and preferences of women in utilizing digital platforms for information access. Provide guidance on feedback to gather from the target audience and incorporate insights into platform improvements.

    Specific Deliverables: Ad hoc advisory to Viamo’s design and user research team, and contracted research partner.

    Content Analysis: Support on development of tools which would allow Viamo to collaborate with content creators to review and enhance the information available on the platform, ensuring it is relevant, culturally sensitive, and addresses the diverse needs of women users.
    Accessibility and Inclusivity: Advocate for and advise on the implementation strategies to make the Viamo platform more accessible and inclusive, particularly for users with diverse linguistic, cultural, and technological backgrounds.

    Specific deliverable: Briefing document (can be incorporated into the Gender transformative platform briefing doc).

    Training and Capacity Building: Develop and deliver training programs for the Viamo platform team, emphasizing gender sensitivity and digital inclusion. Work closely with stakeholders to build their capacity in understanding and addressing gender-specific challenges.

    Specific deliverable: Training completed for key project staff on building gender transformative digital platforms.

    Monitoring and Evaluation: Advise on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to gender-specific user engagement and satisfaction. Implement monitoring and evaluation mechanisms to track the impact of gender-inclusive improvements over time.

    Specific Deliverable: Draft recommended KPIs.
    Qualifications:

    Proven experience in gender and digital inclusion, with a focus on designing and improving digital platforms for women.
    Strong background in user experience (UX) design, with the ability to translate user insights into actionable design improvements.
    Excellent knowledge of gender-sensitive research methodologies and a track record of applying these methodologies in a digital context.
    Familiarity with interactive voice response (IVR) systems and mobile-based platforms is a plus.
    Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
    Commitment to promoting gender equality and digital inclusion in the context of information access.
    Previous experience working with international development organizations or similar initiatives is desirable.
    Experience of working in Nigeria or similar contexts is desirable.

    Key Deliverables:

    Gender Strategies v 2 and 3 updates.
    Briefing document with key recommendations and action plan towards a gender transformative Viamo platform.
    Training completed for key project staff on building gender transformative digital platforms.
    The draft recommended KPIs.
    To be included in the Submission:
    Technical offer
    Financial offer
    Key personnel with CVs highlighting relevant experience
    Bank details (need to be able to receive USD into the bank account)
    3 technical references for services already performe

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    viamo-inc.breezy.hr

  • Marketing Director

    Marketing Director

    Reporting to the Group CEO and Board of Directors, the incumbent will be responsible for assisting the CEO in the development of organization policies and goals that cover operations, personnel, financial  performance, and growth of the functions and/or business units mentioned above. 

    PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES 

    Developing strategic operating plans that reflect the longer-term objectives and priorities established by the board 
    Developing, coordinating, and overseeing programs, technical assistance and resource materials to assist departments in the marketing, communications and positioning of their activities 
    Developing short- and long-term plans and budgets for the marketing program and its activities, monitor progress, assure adherence and evaluate the performance of all Retail Synergy client accounts 
    Ensuring that the operating objectives and standards of performance are understood and owned by the management and other employees 
    Taking remedial action where necessary and informing the board of significant changes 
    Maintaining the operational performance of the company 
    Assuming full accountability to the board for all company operations and monitoring the actions of the functional board of directors 
    Representing the company to major customers and professional associations 
    Building and maintaining an effective executive team 
    Selecting, training, motivating, and evaluating management personnel, providing or coordinating management staff development, working with employees to correct deficiencies, implementing discipline and termination procedures 
    Managing and controlling business expenditure 

    Key Qualifications and Experience 

    Degree  in  Business  Management  with  a  Marketing,  PR,  Communication  bias  or  any  other relevant discipline 
    Masters in Business Administration will be an added advantage 
    Minimum  5  years  of  experience  in  a  senior  management  role;  at  least  2  years  of  Business Development experience 
    Proven business development skills and exceptional leadership skills 
    Proficiency  in  the  use  of  Microsoft  Office:  including  thorough  knowledge  of  MS  Excel worksheets and PowerPoint for presentations. 
    Strong marketing skills and a broad network within the specific industry 
    Should have presence of mind and quick decision-making abilities 
    Excellent communication and networking skills 
    Must have an instinct for business and management 
    Experienced at preparing, presenting, and forecasting for future projects

    Interested candidates are requested to forward their updated CVs to recruit@virtualhr.co.ke stating the subject heading ‘MARKETING DIRECTOR by Thursday 21st , December 2023 clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration (MUST), daytime telephone contacts, and addresses of three referees.

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    recruit@virtualhr.co.ke

  • UN-REDD Technical Advisor, Africa

    UN-REDD Technical Advisor, Africa

    This position is homebased under the direct supervision of the UNEP – UN-REDD Africa Region Coordinator. The position holder will specifically support the delivery of UNEP UN-REDD implementation plan for Africa: this involves working closely with other UN agencies, governments, and other relevant key stakeholders to ensure countries accelerate financing for forests, via upfront financing and REDD+ Results-Based Finance (RBF). 

    The consultant will perform the following tasks:
    Programme implementation quality assurance, for delivery of results (Output 1, 50%)

    Ensure proper follow-up of UN-REDD implementation based on legal agreement and agreed workplan, UN-REDD Results Framework 2021-2025, flag issues in a timely way and suggest eventual adaptive management measures as necessary. 
    Provide technical guidance and support to countries in terms of day-to-day REDD+ implementation as necessary, as well as in the formulation of country workplan, targeted support, and other outputs, 
    Provide technical support and capacity development to countries on topics such as REDD+ nesting, carbon market and other REDD+ related issues.
    Source technical expertise to support countries, including assisting with the preparation of TORs, identification of experts, selection process. 
    Provide technical backstopping on reviewing deliverables of consultants hired by the Programme, writing UNEP and UN-REDD quarterly, semestrial and annual reporting.
    Conduct national consultation meetings at national and regional levels to collect stakeholders’ input and/or to ensure stakeholders’ buy-in and actions on findings, policy options, and recommendations.
    Capture lessons learnt and package them to stimulate the uptake of best practices and knowledge. 
    Organize and participate in in-country missions to liaise with national counterparts and other key stakeholders, including but not limited to international partners involved in REDD+.
    Provide technical expertise/input to UNEP policy position papers and internal briefing notes.

    Access to REDD+ financing and private sector engagement (Output 2, 35%)

    Jointly with the UNEP UN-REDD Africa Regional Coordinator and the Global UN-REDD Finance Specialist, leads the agenda on REDD+ and carbon finance, as well as private sector engagement initiatives and activities in in the Africa region. 
    Provides policy advisory support to African priority countries in scaling up sustainable financing for REDD+ activities (upfront and results-based financing).
    Liaise with other REDD+ initiatives and potential co-financing agencies and institutions to ensure REDD+ implementation consists of one nationally owned REDD+ process.
    Establishes good working relationships with partners (public and private) working towards the REDD+ and carbon finance field in Africa. 
    Contributes to advance global UNEP UN-REDD led initiatives agenda on upfront financing and results-based financing by generating and disseminating knowledge, including but not limited to forest carbon markets.    

    Support the resources mobilization process (Output 3, 15%):

    Identify strategic opportunities, needs and gaps to contribute to the planning process in line with the UN-REDD Results Framework for the 2021-2025 period.
    Transform these opportunities into project ideas with theory of change to be implemented on the ground.
    Initiate drafts project concept notes, documents/proposals according to donors’ procedures and support the submission process. 
    Consult with partners, country focal points and related stakeholders to collect feedback and update the documents as needed.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Advanced university degree: Master’s degree or equivalent in Natural Resources, Forestry, Environmental Engineering, Economics, Public/Environmental Policy, Environmental impact assessment of projects, public management, or forest management, economics, finance, sustainable development, business administration, Biology or Agronomy, economics, finance, sustainable development, business administration or related field is required.
    A first-level university degree (Bachelor Degree) in combination with two additional years of relevant qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional work experience in project management, sustainable finance REDD+ finance, climate finance or related field is required.
    A minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in the provision of technical assistance in sustainable forest management or conservation, coordination and planning with national and regional actors related to forest management and/or forest management and climate change is desirable.
    Strong knowledge about REDD+ mechanism, not limited to the financing aspects, as well as understanding of financial institutions and sustainable finance with practical experience in 
    African countries are desired.
    Experience working with international organizations is desirable.

    Skills:

    Strong and proven project management skills.
    Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
    Ability to convene partners and facilitate consensus.
    Ability to coordinate a wide range of different outputs and partners. 
    Ability to analyze materials from various sources and expertise and recommend alternative options if needed.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.  For this post, fluency in spoken and written English is required, French is desirable. Knowledge of any other official UN languages would be an asset.

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    careers.un.org

  • UX Designer 

Technical Writer – Carbon Markets 

International Consultant, Climate Information Services 

Junior Environmental Law Specialist

    UX Designer Technical Writer – Carbon Markets International Consultant, Climate Information Services Junior Environmental Law Specialist

    As part of Strategic Intervention 3, UNEP is now seeking to develop internal capacity to develop use cases on the application of environmental data at the national level.
    These use cases will guide UNEP to develop new digital products and services that are fit for purpose to the specific needs of member states and specific user groups.
    To achieve this goal, UNEP is recruiting a consultant with expertise in UX design based on human-centered design principles to identify use cases, develop user journeys and deliver click-through demos for end user validation.
    The consultant will report to the Chief Digital Officer and work within the Digital Transformation Team, collaborating with different stakeholders across and outside UNEP.

    Task 1:

    As part of the Digital Transformation Team, assess input from consultations with end users based on human-centered design processes, to validate use cases on the application of environmental data to drive specific policy decisions at the global, national or local level.
    Ensure that the defined use cases are feasible, viable, desirable, and sustainable for the organization and end-users.
    Ensure that the use cases can be effectively communicated and implemented by the organization.

    Task 2:

    Create a user journey for the use case based on quick profiles and journey maps that depict the needs and behavior of the target audience. Support testing and validation of the journey with a select group of potential users.

    Task 3:

    Support the Digital Transformation Team in performing an expert review / heuristic evaluation on existing platforms, and report on findings and recommendations

    Task 4:

    Design and implement a mock-up and click-through demo for the use case in an app emulator.
    Support conducting usability testing and heuristic evaluations to identify user pain points and areas of improvement.
    Validate and iterate the mock-ups based on user feedback.

    Task 5:

    Write a product definition for the final app based on the feedback received and final validated demo.
    Provide recommendations and guidelines to UNEP for the implementation and communication of the developed use cases.
    This post reports to the Head, World Environment Situation Room.

    Qualifications/special skills

    A minimum of twelve years of experience and proficiency in UX design principles, methodologies, and best practices.
    This includes expertise in user research, information architecture, interaction design, visual design, prototyping, and usability testing is required.
    Experience in supporting organizations in creating a digital vision, strategy, high level concepts, designs and prototypes based on human-centered design and a detailed understanding of end user needs and requirements is required.
    Proficiency in relevant design tools such as Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or other UX design software, as well as a good understanding of front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, is desired depending on the job requirements.
    It’s desired that a senior UX designer should have a strong portfolio showcasing their previous work, demonstrating their ability to solve complex UX problems, create innovative designs, and deliver exceptional user experiences.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN Language is desirable.

    Deadline : Dec 18, 2023

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