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  • Project Officer – Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) 2

    Project Officer – Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) 2

    Main purpose

    The job holder will be responsible for the implementation and delivery of the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA) 2 in Baringo, Nairobi, Garissa, Isiolo, Kilifi and Turkana aimed at ensuring that societies are transformed to become more just, feminist, green, and resilient project to access their rights to decent work, freedom from violence and essential services.

    Minimum Requirements

    A bachelor’s degree in development studies / social sciences or its equivalent from a recognized University.
    Have a minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in project management or served in a comparable position with similar responsibilities.
    Demonstrable experience in working within influential coalitions, social movements and networks.
    Experience in youth programming, governance, climate justice and humanitarian response in ASAL counties will be added advantage.
    Possess ability to work independently and in a dynamic cross-functional team.
    Must be a resident of the Specific Local Rights Program (LRP) where the position will be based.

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    aid-kenya.org

  • Programme Management Assistant Knowledge Management and Communications Consultant Programme Management Officer Public Information – Digital Strategy

    Programme Management Assistant Knowledge Management and Communications Consultant Programme Management Officer Public Information – Digital Strategy

    Responsibilities

    Provides assistance in support of planning and implementation activities/processes for, typically, a large and highly complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives.    
    Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics.  
    Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation; monitors the status of programme/project proposals; follows up to ensure project documents are completed and submitted to relevant parties for approval.  
    Assists in the preparation and analysis of programme/project budget proposals; provides assistance in the interpretation of budget guidelines; reviews and coordinates submissions of programme proposals and budget estimates.    
    Assists in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects; categorizes, updates, tracks, and analyses data related to programmes/projects; carries out periodic status reviews, identifies issues and initiates requisite follow-up actions; follows up on the preparation of  revised budget estimates  and clearances of budget revisions, expenditures, and obligations; initiates verification of the availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in the computerized budget system; and initiates financial authorizations for expenditures by finance colleagues.  
    Collaborates with programme/project managers on performance reporting; provides assistance on reporting requirements, guidelines, rules, and procedures; and ensures the completeness and accuracy of the data submitted.  
    Drafts programme/project summaries, coordinates review and clearance processes.  
    Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of programme/project   implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with diverse organisational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process, and follow-up on administrative actions and issues related to project implementation, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, organisation of and participation in workshops, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services.  
    Prepares, maintains, and updates files (electronic and paper) and internal databases; designs and generates a variety of periodic and ad hoc reports, statistical tables, graphic content, and other background materials and notes.    
    Drafts correspondence and communications related to all aspects of programme/project administration, as well as compiles unit contributions for a variety of periodic reports.  
    Provides general administration support to the team.    
    Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as the preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning, and decision-making.  
    Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.    
    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internal policies, processes, and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme / project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming, and budgeting. Understanding of the functions and organization of the work unit and of the organizational structure and respective roles of related units.  Ability to identify and resolve a range of issues/problems and problems, work well with figures, undertake basic research, and gather information from standard sources. Ability to perform analysis, modeling, and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. 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.  
    PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; and uses time efficiently. 
    CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

    Education

    High school diploma or equivalent is required.

    Job – Specific Qualification

    Additional technical training in Programme, Administration, Accounting, Finance or other relevant field is desirable.    

    Work Experience

    A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in programme or project administration, technical support, or other related fields is required. 
    The minimum number of years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.    
    Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of programmes/projects is desirable.    
    Experience with Global funds such as the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is desirable.    
    Experience working with an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is desirable.    
    Experience working with an international organization is desirable.   
    One (1) or more years of experience in data analytics or a related area is desirable.

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  • Programme Management Assistant Administrative Assistant

    Programme Management Assistant Administrative Assistant

    Responsibilities

    Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation work for, typically, a medium-size and complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives; monitors status of programme/project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.
    Compiles, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics or issues.  
    Reviews project documents, especially cost plans/budgets, for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature; identifies inconsistencies; distributes project documents to relevant parties upon approval.  
    Reviews budget revisions; verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.  
    Serves as focal point for administrative coordination of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organizational unit to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services.  
    Compiles, summarizes and enters data on project delivery; drafts related status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, budget overruns, and brings to the attention of management.  
    Drafts correspondence on budget-related issues and prepares and updates periodic reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries, accounting spreadsheets.  
    Provides general office assistance; responds to complex information requests and inquiries; reviews, logs and routes incoming correspondence; sets up and maintains files/records; organizes meetings, workshops; handles routine administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance records, assessing telephone billing.
    Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.  
    Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.  
    Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.  
    Performs other duties as assigned.

    Competencies

     Professionalism: Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting. Understanding of the functions and organization of the work unit and of the organizational structure and respective roles of related units. Ability to work well with figures, undertake basic research and gather information from standard sources. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. Shows pride in work and in achievements; 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.  Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.  
    Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments; Adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; Uses time efficiently.  
    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

    High school diploma or equivalent is required.

    Job – Specific Qualification

    Supplementary post-secondary school training in Programme/Project Management or other related technical field is desirable.    

    Work Experience

    Minimum of five (5) years of progressive work experience in programme or project management and administration is required.
    The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) for candidates with a first-level university degree or higher.    
    Work experience within the UN system or other regional or international organizations is desirable.    
    Experience using Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) systems is desirable.    
    Work experience of one (1) year or more in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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  • Senior Administrative Assistant (Personal Assistant) Finance and Budget Assistant Programme Management Officer

    Senior Administrative Assistant (Personal Assistant) Finance and Budget Assistant Programme Management Officer

    Responsibilities
    Administrative Support:

    Manages the Office of the Director in the planning, organization, and administration of the workflow in the Director’s Office.
    Provides both substantive and administrative support in managing the Director’s priorities and workflow and ensures that management directives and decisions are properly carried out within the set deadlines.
    Serves as a communication link between the Director and staff members and on behalf of the Director keeps staff members informed by conveying directives, reports, status updates and other relevant information, and brings sensitive and urgent matters to the Director’s attention.
    Communicates with member States, external partners and clients as directed by the Regional Director.
    Organizes the Director’s calendar by scheduling and proposing timeframes for delivery of various commitments and ensuring proper time management by setting up, coordinating and scheduling meetings to ensure the efficient functioning of the office.
    Assists the Director by coordinating and following-up on tasks assigned to other staff members.
    Coordinate with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members both at Headquarters and in the field on a wide range of administrative-related issues and/or instructions
    Provides advice and clarification to General Service staff members on office management and improvement of administrative procedures.
    Performs other related administrative duties, as required (e.g., operational travel programme, meeting scheduling and support to workshops, conferences).
    Ensures adequate background is available to inform the Director’s decision.
    Constantly monitors emails to bring to the attention of the Director urgent actions and drafts/responds to emails on behalf of the Director.
    Supports the drafting, proof-reading and finalizing of formal communication such as memos, note verbales, letters.
    Acts as the Regional office focal point for Executive Office correspondences as well as those of other partners.
    Prepares background documents, minutes; coordinates preparation of briefing notes and speaking points as requested
    Assists in the preparation and development of the unit’s work programme and budget.
    Coordinates the engagement of staff either individually or collectively with the Regional Director.
    Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
    Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures.

    Human Resources Management

    Coordinates various actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, performance appraisal, separation of staff members, training, ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.
    Provides advice and answers general queries on classification procedures and processes.
    Provides information and advice to staff/consultants with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.

    Budget and Finance

    Assists the Director in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions.
    Monitors budget implementation/expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary.
    Assists in finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
    Perform other duties as may be assigned.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g., budget/work programme, human resources, database management. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. The ability to perform analysis, modelling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work.
    PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
    CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to the client.

    Education

    High school diploma or equivalent is required.

    Job – Specific Qualification

    Supplementary training in administration, international relations or related fields is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in administrative services, human resources or related areas is required.
    The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to eight (8) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
    Experience working in a busy director’s office at an international organization equivalent to UN is required.
    Working experience of Umoja ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) for travel, procurement and HR functions is desirable. A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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  • Communications Manager, AIM Programme

    Communications Manager, AIM Programme

    BRAC International (BI) is seeking a Communications Manager for its AIM Programme (Accelerating Impact for Young Women) in Kenya who is aligned with it’s ethos of working in partnership with communities to create impact for scale. As the Communications Manager the incumbent will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of AIM Programme communication strategy and branding guidelines. His/ her role will also involve providing technical guidance to the team and developing required contents and coordinating programme communications. S/he will also ensure that the core values and mission of BI are upheld, promoted, followed, and applied across the team in Kenya.

    Key Responsibilities:
    Strategic Communications

    Lead development and implementation of AIM Programme communication strategy and branding guidelines.
    Write high-quality, detailed and data-supported strategies maintaining clear relevance with AIM programmatic and advocacy objectives.

    Content Development

    Develop communication materials on various issues and topics for diverse audiences including the partners, governments, programme participants, and internal staff to be used on online and offline channels.
    Drive and write (and constant review) of AIM programme narrative and proactive and reactive messages, such as Op-Eds, blogs, editorials, success stories, presentations, talking points for leadership, newsletters, social media content, scripts for audio visuals, as necessary to be distributed across diverse national and international media and platforms.
    Lead the creation of customised products such as data visualizations and infographics, videos, and other communication products related to project activities.
    Maintain an ‘editorial calendar’ to inform internal and external parties of thought leadership activity, and leverage appropriately.
    Develop and deliver thought leadership content and campaigns on major thematic issues related to AIM programme’s mission and objectives.

    Programme Communications

    Ensure proper branding and marking across programme activities.
    Develop communications protocols and coordinate clearances with Mastercard Foundation, as needed.
    Respond to incoming requests for information, talking points, messaging, etc. from project staff, donor, and counterparts.
    Coordinate teams working across multiple programmes and locations to ensure delivery of high-quality work.
    Work closely with programme implementation teams, knowledge management and advocacy colleagues to amplify voices of AGYWs by building their capacities to capture and share their own stories.
    Collaborate with knowledge management and programme teams to arrange peer learning meetings, webinars, annual leadership meetings, and other events in which knowledge is shared out internally to AIM portfolio countries, or externally to donors/ investors/ partners etc.
    Innovate and bring new ideas and platforms to enhance team collaboration, internal communication and information exchange and peer-to-peer learning.
    Ensure quality of programme reports submitted to donor in terms of branding and content.
    Collaborate with technical anchors to develop social and behavior change communication materials on various social and economic empowerment issues such as gender, financial literacy, heath, and SRHR.

    People Management and Culture

    Develop and train cross-functional teams and leadership on content strategy, content development, storytelling, and media engagement.
    Build communications capacity among programme staff and country office communications staff. Collaborate with wider communication network of BRAC to drive cross-programme initiatives and foster learning.
    Support creation of guiding documents (e.g. ToRs, toolkits, concept notes, talking points).
    Drive a positive performance-driven culture among the communications staff in programmes and enterprises.

    Safeguarding

    Ensure the safety of team members from any harm, abuse, neglect, harassment and exploitation to achieve the programme’s goals on safeguarding implementation. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
    Practice, promote and endorse the issues of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.
    Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

    Academic Qualifications:

    Masters preferably in Marketing/ Media/ Communications/ Journalism from a reputed university.

    Required Skills, Competencies & Knowledge:

    Excellent writing and facilitation skills.
    Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently.
    Strong interpersonal communication and stakeholder management skills.
    Highly mobile & flexible to work from distant locations.
    Overseeing and travel to project site when required.
    Possess high ethical and moral standards.
    Sensible and adaptive to diverse work culture.
    A strategic and creative thinker with proven experience of working on diverse and wide-ranging communication strategies including all forms of media.
    Experience of developing and managing strong and complex relationships across programmes as part of a centralised function and externally with multiple stakeholders.
    Experience of working in international development.
    Excellent organisational and project management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
    Ability to communicate clearly with a range of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
    Proficient in the use of IT Systems, including Microsoft Office packages.
    Willingness to travel as per requirement.

    Experience Requirements:

    Minimum 05 years’ of experience working in a marketing/ communications/ related role.

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    internal.bi@brac.net

    career44.sapsf.com

  • Programme Performance and Learning Coordinator

    Programme Performance and Learning Coordinator

    Context:
    ActionAid Ireland’s strategy 2022-2027 sets out the organisation’s vision for a just and caring world where women’s human rights are respected through addressing the structural causes of Gender Based Violence (GBV), promoting women’s leadership in humanitarian contexts and amplifying feminist alternatives on economic and climate justice. ActionAid Ireland’s strategy also makes clear commitments to anti-racism, shifting power and decolonisation, embedding learning and evaluation and safeguarding. The programme’s team is essential to delivering this strategy. It is comprised of the Head of Programmes, GBV Programme Coordinator (to be recruited), a Programme and Policy Officer and a consultant, all working closely with Women’s Rights Officers and Country Directors in partner countries. The team’s portfolio includes programming primarily in the Global South with some work in Ireland.
    Currently, AAIreland’s largest programme is the Women’s Rights Programme III (WRP III) 2023-2027, funded by Irish Aid, and implemented across three countries Kenya, Nepal and Ethiopia. This programme aims to achieve equal opportunities for women in safe communities. It builds on the success of WRP II and focuses on three key outcomes across the three countries a) reduction in GBV for women and girls and 2) greater economic justice for women in marginalised communities and 3) greater resilience of women and youth to adapt to climate change impacts and advocate for climate justice. Country teams from ActionAid manage the day-to-day implementation of the programme while AAIreland manages the relationship with Irish Aid, provides technical support to the country teams and implements a Global Citizenship Education (GCE) programme in Ireland to raise awareness and engage the public in women’s rights in the global south. Within the scope of this programme, the Programme Performance and Learning (PPL) Coordinator is responsible for the design and development of a MEL system that is adaptive and tailored to the programme across Ethiopia, Kenya and Nepal. The PPL Coordinator is also responsible for Irish Aid’s reporting requirements. The Coordinator will work closely with monitoring, evaluation and learning staff in Ethiopia, Kenya and Nepal and take the lead in ensuring programme quality across all activities. The PPL coordinator will be responsible for managing and developing tools and methodologies, in line with approaches that prevent, mitigate and respond to GBV, Human Rights Based Approach and Behaviour Change approach. They will support systematic evidence-based monitoring and learning across the three countries, strengthening the capacity of programme staff and partners, and ensuring reporting requirements are met at country level. They will also play a lead role in coordinating Irish Aid’s Results Framework and drafting Irish Aid’s narrative report, ensuring alignment between the two. In addition, the PPL Coordinator will support the Communications and Campaigns Manager in monitoring and evaluating impact in the GCE programme.
    Key Accountabilities and Deliverables
    Programmatic support
    Monitoring, Evidence and Learning:

     Outline AA Ireland’s position on adaptive management and how it relates to results-based management both in theory and practice.
     Implement a MEL system that is adaptive and tailored to the programme, including mid-term evaluation and final evaluation.
     Ensure MEL practices are rooted in participatory and feminist approaches.
     Be the central point of contact on MEL processes and quality programming.
     Facilitate effective coordination and collaboration between country teams.
     Ensure country teams have input in and ownership of new tools and methodologies.
     Ensure that relevant crosscutting issues as established by the Federation are integrated in the MEL system and monitored throughout the programme period.

    Documentation and reporting

     Maintain and manage a documentation repository of all MEL related materials
     Systematically capture targeting criteria for identifying hard-to-reach women and girls and promote disaggregated data by both age and sex as well other intersectionality factors across the programme.
     Support programme teams to monitor and measure progress and learning against indicators in their results framework
     Support country teams to meet all reporting requirements for the donor.
     Provide analysis and constructive feedback to country teams on their reports.
     Lead on the consolidation of monitoring data across the programme to ensure reporting against indicators set out in the programme results framework.
     Facilitate high quality narrative country report submissions within agreed timelines, in close collaboration with AAIreland Head of Programmes and country teams
     Support the development and finalisation of the annual report for the donor, in collaboration with AAIreland Head of Programmes and the wider programmes team.

    Learning

     Promote a culture of reflection and learning (both formal and informal) throughout programme implementation.
     Work in coordination with AA Ireland programmes team and country teams to develop a learning agenda for WRP III and establish a community of practice to ensure regularcross-country sharing.
     Support the programme team and country teams to commission, conduct and manage research that contributes to the implementation of the WRP III

    Organisational support  

    Support the Head of Programmes in the development of a new Programme Strategy and ensure a clear monitoring system to guide implementation
     Document and share learning outcomes that emerge across the programme portfolio.
     Contribute to and support the production of external publications, especially case studies, success stories, lessons learned that support evidence-based policy analysis and recommendations.
     Represent Action Aid Ireland at external conferences and events.
     Stay up to date on emerging debates and thinking on MEL, especially adaptive approaches.
     Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with key stakeholders across the Federation
     Participate in and facilitate MEL training as required.
     Ensure all MEL and research activities are conducted in line with agreed ethical principles, and consistently promote women’s rights and downwards accountability to beneficiaries
     Be willing to carry out any other duties that are within the scope of MEL for AA Ireland

    Values  

    To espouse Action Aid’s social justice and equality values
     To practice and promote Feminist Leadership Principles

    Key Relationships
    Internal

    Participate and actively contribute to the MEL community network (EAGLES)

    External

    Participate in the Dochas Results Working Group
    Engage with networks and groups advancing participatory approaches, adaptive programming and other relevant practices.

    Experience, Knowledge, and Expertise
    Essential Desirable

     Educated to Masters degree level in the fields of Gender, Social Science, Development Studies, Human Rights, Governance or other relevant humanities.
     At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in Africa or Asia working with women’s rights, gender equality and or GBV MEL.
     Substantial experience of providing leadership, support and guidance on participatory monitoring, evaluation and learning across development programmes/projects – particularly in multi-country settings.
     Strong technical skills in MEL and coordination skills and ability to motivate teams.
     Strong communication and negotiation skills, with excellent written and spoken English.
     Knowledge and experience of adaptive approaches and thinking and working politically.
     Ability to travel regularly to and within programme countries, including Ireland.
     Applied knowledge of the programme cycle including context analysis and problem analysis, design, planning and management, and monitoring and evaluation.
     Strong training and facilitation skills and ability to identify capacity building needs.
     Strong networking/relationship-building skills to work well with and influence diverse stakeholders in a multi-cultural environment
     Strong ability to work in a very participative manner with programme participants and facilitate their inputs into programme design and monitoring.
     A post graduate qualification in a related field
     Dedicated experience working on research in a related field.
     Experience working on feminist approaches, human rights, access to justice, climate justice or economic justice.
     Experience in working effectively with civil society in Africa and Asia.
     A working knowledge of a language relevant to ActionAid Ireland’s programme countries.
     Excellent skills in information/data analysis, including consolidation and analysis of data across countries; excellent skills in report writing.
     Excellent problem-solving skills, resourcefulness to understand and synthesise diverging points of view and resolve conflicts without escalation.
     Energetic, enthusiastic, and interested in learning within a political, changing and diverse work environment.
     Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) in English to work well in a cross-regional and multi-cultural context.

    About you
    You are an experienced programme advisor that understands programme cycle management and is committed to innovative and effective ways to deliver high quality programmes. You are committed to gender transformative programming to achieve sustainable change in women’s lives. You value evidence-based data collection and learning as an integral element of programme implementation. You are deeply committed to women’s rights and the inclusion and active participation of women in identifying and communicating change. You build strong working relationships, have a collaborative spirit of working and value people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

    To apply for this job email your details to recruitment.ireland@actionaid.org

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    recruitment.ireland@actionaid.org

  • Programme Management Officer Associate Programme Management Officer

    Programme Management Officer Associate Programme Management Officer

    Responsibilities

    Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes/projects assigned to the Environmental Policy Unit of the Division; monitors and analyzes project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports and supports activities undertaken by the Unit; ensures that substantive work programmes and programmed activities are carried out in a timely fashion.
    Assists in the review and analysis of issues and trends on environmental policy development, preparation of evaluations and studies concerning international governance in the field of the environment and support the development and implementation of intra and inter-divisional policies in the related areas.
    Provides various substantive written outputs in the preparation of draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
    Provides substantive support to relevant intergovernmental bodies such as United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and governing bodies of other international organizations, including those of MEAs and will also provide support to the accomplishment of coherence and synergies of environmental policies in the United Nations System.
    Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
    Performs other duties as required.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environmental governance, environmental law or environmental conventions. Knowledge and understanding of issues related to environmental policy and science policy interfaces in the context of environmental governance. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to develop sources for data collection. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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.
    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.
    PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental studies, environmental law, environmental management or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable..

    Work Experience

    A minimum of five years (5) of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in relation to environmental governance, environmental law, sustainable development, or other related area is required. Professional working experience on issues of science policy interfaces and environmental governance and policy issues is required. Professional working experience on international and national level related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements on biodiversity, chemicals and wastes or climate change is desirable. Experience in the UN system or other international organization is desirable. Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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  • Associate Programme Management Officer

    Associate Programme Management Officer

    Responsibilities:

    Works with key clients to facilitate the development, implementation, and evaluation of assigned projects; 
    Monitors and analyses specific aspects of project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; 
    Identifies problems and issues to be addressed and recommends corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions. 
    Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations, and other activities, includes collecting, analyzing, and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources. 
    Participates in field missions, including provision of substantive and administrative support, and data collection.
    Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies.  
    Undertakes outreach activities; participates in the development of training workshops, seminars; participates in and makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.   
    Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and preparation of related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget). 
    Contributes to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provides draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. 
    Performs other duties as required.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental sciences, environmental management, environmental economics or chemistry is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in chemicals and waste area, of which one (1) year should be in an international environment is required. Experience in developing, implementation, planning and reporting of projects activities is required. Experience in working with projects related to the International Chemicals Conventions is desirable. Experience in working with Global Environment Facility (GEF) projects is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable (none if successful YPP or P-1 with a related degree). Experience in Agrochemicals or Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are desired. Work experience relating to Mercury is desirable.

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  • Finance and Budget Assistant Communications Consultant – Sustainable Mobility Unit Legal Officer Intern – Partner Operations Support Finance and Budget Officer

    Finance and Budget Assistant Communications Consultant – Sustainable Mobility Unit Legal Officer Intern – Partner Operations Support Finance and Budget Officer

    Responsibilities:

    Budget: 

    May be acting as Certifying Officer on behalf of and in the absence of programme managers at offices outside of headquarters.
    Provides support with respect to the review, analyses and preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions. 
    Prepares supporting documents (narrative and supporting tables) with respect to finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements. 
    Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions. 
    Undertakes research and provides support to higher level Finance & Budget Officers with respect to budget reviews of relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.
    Monitors expenditures and compares with approved budget; prepares adjustments as necessary. 
    Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds.
    Assists in preparation of budget performance submissions and finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
    Monitors integrity of various financial databases. 
    Verifies accuracy of input data, ensuring consistency of data in previous allotments to new allotments issued. Co-ordinates with other finance and budget staff on related issues during preparation of budget reports. 
    Periodic reconciliation of accounts (Prepare request to Controller’s Office on redeployment of funds and to Finance section on movement of funds.  

    General:

    Keeping up to date on documents/reports/guidelines that have a bearing on matters related to programme, ensuring compliance with intergovernmental recommendations and decisions as well as with United Nations policies and procedures.
    Drafting or preparing correspondence to respond to enquiries in respect to relevant financial and budget matters.
    Maintaining and keep up-to-date files. 
    May be responsible for providing guidance, training, and daily supervision to other general service staff in the area of responsibility. 
    Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making. Assists with visualizations and updating information material such as web pages or brochures. Performs other related duties, as assigned.

    Competencies

    Professionalism: 

    Demonstrates use of initiative and makes appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipates next steps. 
    Ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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. 
    Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects 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 the audience. 
    Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.   

    Planning and Organizing: 

    Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. 
    Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. 
    Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. 
    Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. 
    Use time efficiently..

    Education

    High school diploma or equivalent is required.

    Job – Specific Qualification

    Supplemental training in administration, finance or related field is desirable.    

    Work Experience

    A minimum of seven (7) years of work experience in finance, budget, accounting, or related area is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to five (5) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher. Experience with Global funds such as Global Environment Facility (GEF), Adaptation Fund (AF) and/or Green Climate Fund (GCF) is desirable. Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems such as Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), e.g., UN Umoja, in grants management, funds management and financial management modules is desirable. One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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  • Sustainable Mobility Consultant – Latin America and the Caribbean

    Sustainable Mobility Consultant – Latin America and the Caribbean

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    The consultant will develop technical reports and proposals for adopting Euro VI and ZEV HDV; and for Short Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCP) impact analysis of the road transport sector in Paraguay.  

    Responsibilities under the general supervision of the Head of the Sustainable Mobility Unit and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (LAC/Digitalization) at the Sustainable Mobility Unit, the successful candidate will contribute to promoting cleaner and more efficient new and used vehicles for Paraguay. 
    The consultant will contribute by supporting the preparation of technical regulations to reduce emissions of used imported light and heavy-duty conventional and electric vehicles. 

    The Specific Responsibilities are: 

    Provide technical expertise for capacity building events on the importance of controlling and reducing emissions from road transport. 
    Support the calculation of impact of emissions from the national road transport sector in Paraguay.
    Develop a cost-benefit analysis associated with implementing Euro 6/VI for imported new and used vehicles. 
    Analyze gaps of the current regulatory framework to reduce road transport emissions (including SLCP) 
    Develop a Roadmap for Euro 6/VI for imported new and used light and heavy-duty vehicles.
    Prepare and validate modifications of the current regulatory framework to reduce road transport emissions (including SLCP). 
    Prepare and validate a mechanism to monitor the compliance of the proposed regulatory emissions standards.

    Qualifications/Special Skills

    A university degree (bachelor’s or equivalent) in Environmental Sciences, Economics, Transport, Engineering, or related field is required. 
    At least 5 years work experience in sustainable transport projects is required. 
    Substantive knowledge, technical and practical expertise in vehicle issues, sustainable transport, and policy implementation in developing and transitional countries is required. 
    Regional project work experience in the Latin America and Caribbean Region is required. 
    Experience in development of national partnerships and working with national strategic implementing agencies is required. 
    Prior experience working in an international organization is desirable. 
    Proven experience in project reporting to large multilateral and bilateral donors is desirable.

    Languages

    English and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. 
    For this post, fluency in oral and written English and Spanish is required.

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