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  • Coordinator – State of Finance for Nature (Senior Consultant) Sustainable Blue Economy Expert for Development of Integrated, Ecosystem-based Land-Sea Planning Guidelines for Kenyan Coast End Term Review Evaluator Senior Programme Management Assistant, G7 Pact for Nature Consultant Principal Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project “Multi Country Project to Strengthen Institutional Capacity on LMO Testing in Support of National Decision Making” – GEF ID 5283” Finance and Budget Assistant, G6

    Coordinator – State of Finance for Nature (Senior Consultant) Sustainable Blue Economy Expert for Development of Integrated, Ecosystem-based Land-Sea Planning Guidelines for Kenyan Coast End Term Review Evaluator Senior Programme Management Assistant, G7 Pact for Nature Consultant Principal Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project “Multi Country Project to Strengthen Institutional Capacity on LMO Testing in Support of National Decision Making” – GEF ID 5283” Finance and Budget Assistant, G6

    Duties and Responsibilities

    UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Ecosystem Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
    The loss of forest, and the accompanying loss of ecosystems and the services they provide, threatens the security and livelihoods of local communities, reduces access to clean water, decreases soil productivity and accounts for 12 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, it has become apparent that the most significant threat to the world’s remaining forests is conversion for commercial agriculture – whether from large-scale operations or smallholder farmers – as well as other non-forest use. Many of the environmental benefits of intact forest are unpriced ‘externalities’, resulting in the market mispricing natural forest assets. By converting forest to land and then producing tradeable commodities that the market can price, land users are able to take advantage of this perceived arbitrage opportunity. Anticipated global economic growth and changing diets will strengthen the demand for agricultural commodities and place additional pressure on forests in the foreseeable future, meaning that the pressure will get even bigger than it is today without a changing paradigm how land is managed and agricultural commodities are produced. The challenge is to advance sustainable land use by developing business models that can manage sustainable commodity production while also maintaining forests and forest ecosystem services.
    Against that background, UNEP initiated a new Climate Finance Unit that seeks to actively unlock and (re)direct public and private capital towards sustainable land use, including deforestation-free soft commodity production that lead to ‘net zero, nature positive’ impacts on the environment and improves rural livelihoods. Initially CFU focused on developing and supporting a number of (blended) finance facilities and business incubators as concrete solutions to unlock private finance for ‘net zero, nature positive’ land use practices. More recently, CFU is advancing the normative work through a number of strategies, including by tracking public and private finance through the ‘State of Finance for Nature’ (regarded as a flagship report by UNEP). The objective is to establish the ‘State of Finance for Nature’ series as a global initiative and authorative source of data and information to track public and private investment going towards nature-based solutions that governments can use to inform public policy and for businesses including financial institutions to be stimulated to scale up investment in assets and activities that constitute nature-based solutions. Against this background, UNEP’s Climate Finance Unit is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to help shape, enlarge and improve the State of Finance for Nature.
    Under the supervision of the Head, Climate Finance Unit and in direct collaboration with Lead Communication and Knowledge Management as well as the Project Manager of the Climate Finance Unit, he/she will lead this novel area of work.

    The Senior Coordinator – SFN (consultant) will report to the Chief, Climate Finance Unit.

    Under the supervision of the Chief, Climate Finance Unit, the Coordinator – State of Finance for Nature will:

    Report and production: Lead the development and production of the State of Finance for Nature (SFN) report as well as any country-related briefings or other derivative reports/products.
    Data analysis: Coordinate with the consultants/organistion who are carrying out the data analysis and drafting of the SFN report, including weekly calls, setting milestones, editing, reviews, and quality assurance.
    Continuously improve the methodology by which data from a variety of sources of extracted and used as well as methodologies to quantify investment needs related to nature-based solutions. In addition, engage with organisations who can help to improve the accuracy of data on nature-based solutions to ensure that the underlying that is being used progressively has lower uncertainty ranges (e.g. OECD)
    Management: Coordinate with existing consortium members, including WEF and ELD/GIZ about the State of Finance for Nature. Seek to further expand the management of the SFN management, based on onboarding of additional core partners.
    Engage with the Lead Communication & Knowledge Management of CFU to ensure that high quality communication and knowledge management products are produced that can increase the uptake and exposure of this work. Also ensure that the online SFN hub is continuously improved by working in close coordination with the CFU Lead on Communication & Knowledge Management.
    Engage with donors who are funding the State of Finance for Nature work (whether the global report, country-related analysis and/or communication) in close coordination with the Chief, Climate Finance Unit.
    Develop a strategy with derivative products, focused to ensure that SFN products are taken up by key target audiences, which means a solid Theory of Change, core identification of key target audiences, and roll out of additional service lines of SFN focused specifically on uptake of SFN results (essentially a focus on generating outcomes and impacts that are verifiable).
    Partnership extension: Identify other international/multilateral organisations who could be invited to join the consortium that was originally formed by UNEP, WEF and the ELD/GIZ to build growing momentum and authority for SFN to become the de-facto lead source of data and information on financing nature-based solutions.
    Country analysis & engage: Produce SFN country analysis and briefs/reports, with a view that the findings can inform government expenditure towards NbS related activities.
    Track outcomes and impact: periodic check against baseline and indicators, how the E&S impact and risk management work is being picked up by key target audiences.

    Qualifications/special skills

    The senior consultant should have a Masters’ Degree in natural resource management, international development, economics or finance is required.
    Profiency in computer applications is desired.
    At least ten (10) years of professional experience working on nature or climate analytics, partnership building, preferably in areas related to finance, agriculture, forestry or marine environment is required.
    In addition, it would be an asset if the coordinator consultant has an excellent network think tanks, NGOs and (consulting) companies, as well as a broad network with international organisations.
    In addition, he/she should be autonomous and computer literate in standard software applications; have excellent writing and communication skills; good analytical skills with an interest in the topic of sustainable land use and green finance; have good interpersonal skills. Although, he or she will work in a small team, it is essential that the chosen candidate can work in an independent manner to complete the given assignments.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required.
    Knowledge of French or Spanish is a desirable.

    NOTE: ”Fluency” equals a rating of ”fluent” in all four areas (read, write, speak, understand) and ”Knowledge of” equals a rating of ”confident” in two of the four area.

    Deadline: 02 August 2023

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  • Policy Adviser on Climate Justice and Corporate Advocacy

    Policy Adviser on Climate Justice and Corporate Advocacy

    The Role:

    ActionAid International is launching an ambitious climate justice campaign ‘Fund Our Future’ with a flagship report being published in September 2023 documenting the shocking scale of finance flowing from commercial banks to fossil fuel extraction and industrial agriculture in the Global South.
    The Policy Adviser will work closely with the Global Lead on Climate Justice and the Campaign Steering Group to ensure that there is rigorous and sound policy analysis underpinning the global campaign, supporting the global campaign launch and follow-up research and documentation to this flagship report, including advising on corporate challenges that arise and developing supplementary analysis/resources. The role will also support countries keen to engage in this campaign at the national level, offering policy analysis and advice about money flows, targeting and effective approaches to corporate advocacy/engagement.

    Who we’re looking for:

    At least 5 years’ experience of working on climate justice advocacy and on corporate advocacy.
    Strong background in climate justice, social justice perspectives, media and communication
    Good familiarity with gender and women’s rights issues, and a commitment to feminist approaches
    Excellent writing, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and resourcefulness
    Strong networking/relationship-building skills – ability to anticipate, coordinate and facilitate activities with
    Energetic, enthusiastic, and interested in learning new things
    Experience working in an international agency/across
    Comprehensive understanding of rights-based programme
    Practical experience of development work in Africa, Asia, or Latin America, particularly with communities living in
    Strong commitment to ActionAid’s values and ethos, including ActionAid’s feminist leadership principles.

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    al.bamboohr.com

  • Senior Payroll Accountant

    Senior Payroll Accountant

    Job Summary:

    The Payroll Accountant is responsible for administrative, technical and reporting functions in the area of payroll and employee benefits.  The incumbent interprets and implements the collective bargain agreements, minimum wage and other company policies as regards to staff emoluments to ensure compliance and ensure staff are correctly paid in time with compliance to contractual obligation.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Review timesheets and attendance records and correct inaccuracies
    Ensures the accuracy of payrolls by auditing departmental pay authorizations and verifying deductions from wages. Manages the payment of wages and salaries via the accounting system and prepares periodic payroll reports.
    Ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll in accordance with local statutory requirements and regulation   
    Performing month-end cost accounting close. Oversee the preparation and analysis of cost reports and monthly closing documents
    Responsible for ensuring accurate service costing and posting to the correct profit/project centers, branch locations for accurate reporting and controls
    Maintain current and accurate payroll balance sheet account reconciliations for all payroll transactions
    Reviews payrolls for compliance with the Company policies, minimum wage and withholding laws including KRA regulations for reporting and withholding, Kenyan Labour Law requirements related to payroll practices and recordkeeping.
    Reconciliations and Control: Prepare payroll reconciliations on a monthly basis for all the payroll accounts and provide credible explanations and reasons for all reconciling items.
    Proactively keep up to date with payroll legislation and compliance by interpreting new legislation effectively
    Utilizes the IT provisions to maintain, retrieve and program data for analyses and reports.
    Maintains awareness of current rules and regulations pertinent to payroll, retirement and benefits and ensures the timeliness and accuracy of payroll, insurance premiums and claim payments.
    Recommends changes in payroll policies and procedures.
    Monitors changes in laws and regulations pertaining to payroll which require Company policy changes and notifies management on early adoption.
    Maintains frequent contact with department heads, MIS, Operations ,HR and State agencies.

    Principal Outputs of this Role:

    Timely and accurate payroll processing
    Payroll Cost Accounting: Post all KKSL payroll labour costs into the correct departments, cost centres and branch locations for accurate reporting and controls
    Maintain statutory Compliance with statutory bodies regulations and requirements
    Accurate preparation, reporting and submission of payroll information and statistics to management for decision making and ensure employees receive payslips at the end of every month.
    Payroll reconciliations on a monthly basis for all the payroll accounts and obtain credible explanations and reasons for all reconciling items to prevent and detect errors and frauds.

    Authority:

    Refer to KK Security Authority Matrix.

    Accountability:

    The Payroll Accountant is accountable to the Head of Human Resources – Kenya for the responsibilities stated in this job description and. These responsibilities will be monitored and managed through the mid-year and annual performance review and supported through the monitoring of KPIs.

    Competencies:

    Planning, coordination, work monitoring and problem resolution skills
    Ability to outline and communicate effective objectives and action plans
    Good analytical ability and numerical skills
    Demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality when dealing with internal and external customers;
    A go-getter, results oriented with excellent communication and presentation skills;
    Have a high sense of accuracy and attention for detail;
    Have good problem analysis and reporting skills; and
    High moral standing with impeccable integrity

    Qualifications & Experience:

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance related field.
    Professional Accountant (Fully qualified CPA or ACCA)
    Professional / Academic / Experience in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage.
    At least 6 years of practical experience in labour intensive payroll, accounting, employee benefits, financial or statistical records.
    Technical skills in Taxation, accounting and knowledge on employees’ benefits.
    Exceptional Microsoft Excel skills to analyse and interpret data.

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  • Environmental & Social Impact Coordinator (Senior Coordinator)

    Environmental & Social Impact Coordinator (Senior Coordinator)

    Duties and Responsibilities

    UNEP is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda and promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Ecosystems Division works with international and national partners, providing technical assistance and capacity development for the implementation of environmental policy, and strengthening the environmental management capacity of developing countries and countries with economies in transition.
    The loss of forest, and the accompanying loss of ecosystems and the services they provide, threatens the security and livelihoods of local communities, reduces access to clean water, decreases soil productivity and accounts for 12 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, it has become apparent that the most significant threat to the world’s remaining forests is conversion for commercial agriculture – whether from large-scale operations or smallholder farmers – as well as other non-forest use. Many of the environmental benefits of intact forest are unpriced ‘externalities’, resulting in the market mispricing natural forest assets. By converting forest to land and then producing tradeable commodities that the market can price, land users are able to take advantage of this perceived arbitrage opportunity. Anticipated global economic growth and changing diets will strengthen the demand for agricultural commodities and place additional pressure on forests in the foreseeable future, meaning that the pressure will get even bigger than it is today without a changing paradigm how land is managed and agricultural commodities are produced. The challenge is to advance sustainable land use by developing business models that can manage sustainable commodity production while also maintaining forests and forest ecosystem services.
    Against that background, UNEP initiated a new Land Use Finance Programme – under the Climate Finance Unit – to proactively help unlock and (re)direct public and private capital towards sustainable land use, including deforestation-free soft commodity production. Given the growing portfolio of projects – including the AGRI3 Fund, the Restoration Seed Capital Facility, TLFF, &Green Fund as well as a growing body of work to stimulate scaling public and private investment – there is a need for a consultant to shape and lead the Environmental & Social Impact portfolio of the Climate Finance Unit.
    In this context, UNEP is hiring a specialized consultant to brings expertise on environmental and social risk / impact measurement – preferably with experience working with agri/forest businesses and finance institutions to the projects and blended finance facilities in which UNEP’s Climate Finance Unit is involved, and contribute to shaping this area of work for the unit together with the UNEP-World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). In addition, the consultant is expected to stay in close contact with the UN-REDD Programme and identify synergies and opportunities for joint work under the UN-REDD post 2020 programme. This novel area of work falls within the Nature for Climate Branch of UNEP’s Ecosystem Division.
    Under the supervision of the Head, Climate Finance Unit the consultant will perform a number of specialized tasks that contribute to shaping and executing the E&S portfolio of the Land Use Finance Programme of the Climate Finance Unit. The senior consultant will work directly with various team members in the Climate Finance Unit team as well as with UNEP-WCMC to jointly execute planned deliverables of the E&S portfolio, and report to the Head of the Climate Finance Unit.
    The location of this position is Geneva.
    The Environmental & Social Impact Lead (senior consultant) will report to the Head of the Climate Finance Unit and work in close collaboration with colleagues within the Climate Finance Unit and UNEP-WCMC as well as other relevant programmes and units such as the UN-REDD Programme, Climate Change Adaptation Unit and UNEP FI.

    Under the supervision of the Head of the Climate Finance Unit the consultant will:

    Update E&S impact and risk management strategy: including a greater focus on normative work and knowledge building and exchange. Outline how governments can use the E&S work that UNEP CFU has developed over the past 2-3 years.
    Update E&S impact and risk management strategy: including a greater focus on normative work and knowledge building and exchange. Outline how governments can use the E&S work that UNEP CFU has developed over the past 2-3 years.
    Develop a donor pitch deck + contribute to proposals to donors.
    Outline additional services lines for E&S impact and risk management:
    Develop an E&S impact and risk management outcome & impact sheet, stipulating how the work in this space is making a difference with target audiences.
    Work together in a joint and collaborative manner with UNEP – World Conservation Monitoring Centre’s (WCMC) on execution of programmatic delivery of on E&S risk management and impact monitoring. Identify other partners we could work with beyond UNEP-WCMC, depending on the strategic direction of UNEP’s work.
    Coordinate activities supporting demonstration of proof of concept facilities and funds that unlock private finance for sustainable land use that achieve real and positive E&S impact (LUFP Outcome 1)
    Scale public and private investment in sustainable land use by contributing to a community of practice, and standardizing practices for E&S risk management/impact monitoring (LUFP Outcome 2)
    Contribute to LUFP efforts to mainstream experiences, lessons and emerging standardized norms for E&S risk management/demonstrating impacts in sustainable land-use financing (LUFP Outcome 3)
    Backstopping analysis of E&S additionality/impact potential at the level of, and harnessing lessons from, individual land-use finance deals
    Provide E&S contributions to activities – deforestation-free supply chains, carbon market access and private sector investment in forest landscape restoration – delivered by CFU for the UN-REDD Programme
    Maintain E&S inputs into the day-to-day operations of the LUFP – regular team meetings; communications; internal reporting; programme development; work planning and strategizing; etc.

    Qualifications/special skills

    The consultant should have a Masters’ degree or doctorate in environmental sciences, biology, or similar discipline is required.
    A Bachelor’s university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Eligible candidates will also have at least ten (10) years of professional experience in environmental and social risk management, impact analysis, monitoring, as applied to business, with experience in the finance industry or agricultural soft commodity sectors a distinct is required.
    Experience working with business in either agriculture/forestry/finance is desirable. Understanding of frontier technologies (artificial intelligence, big data) and existing global datasets, which could be employed to demonstrate E&S impact cost-effectively at scale, would especially be welcome.
    Experience with the United Nations system and having a solid network with environmental and social specialists is desirable.
    In addition, the consultant should be computer literate in standard software applications; have good analytical skills with a specific understanding of spatial data analytics; have good interpersonal skills; report writing and communication skills.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position fluency in English is required.
    Knowledge of French or Spanish is a desirable.

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  • Senior Programme Management Assistant, G7

    Senior Programme Management Assistant, G7

    Responsibilities

     Monitor budgetary commitments, including verification of charges and obligation documents in UMOJA for all financial transactions and evaluates trends of financial implementation and makes necessary recommendations to Task Manager.
     Review, appraise and revise, as necessary, all submissions for substantive programmes / projects, ensuring compliance with guidelines and programme / project objectives; identifies problems / issues, seek clarification from departments, assess replies, and prepares a summary for the manager with suggestions for further action.
     Establish proper monitoring systems through scheduled reporting, review meetings and missions. Independently provides a full range of programme / project management and implementation information covering all phases of the programme / project cycle for the project initiatives, seeking guidance only in exceptional circumstances.
     Research, compile, analyse, summarize, and present basic information/data on the portfolio of projects highlighting noteworthy issues/trends for consideration by Management.
     Track resolutions and other legislative decisions that affect programme / project content and oversees the preparation of the relevant database(s) to ensure the incorporation of programmatic and other changes enacted by legislation.
     Prepare monitoring checklists, identifying stages of programme / project development, funding source, inputs by reviewing internal and external bodies, and follow-up actions required.
     Maintain and establish specific information products for the unit and assists management in providing information products to others.
     Maintain data governance and accuracy.
     Maintain data management tools in the unit.
     Supervise guides and trains other general service staff in the function.
     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
     Perform any other duty as may be assigned.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Advanced and in-depth knowledge of Excel is desirable. The ability to perform analysis, modeling and interpretation of data in support of decision-making. 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.
    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 decisions, 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

    High school diploma or equivalent is required.
    Professional qualification in Administration, Accounts, finance or related field is desirable.
    Specialization in Business Information systems is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in programme / project administration and or Administration / Finance and Budget administration or related area is required.
    Experience in information management, database systems and use of power BI is required.
    Experience working with Enterprise Resource Platform (ERP) such as Systems Applications and Products (SAP) specifically on Grantor and Fund Management Modules and Business Intelligence (BI) reporting is required.
    A minimum of one (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.
    Experience within the United Nations system or a similar international organization is desirable

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English is required.
    Knowledge of other official United Nations languages is desirable.

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    careers.un.org

  • IT Business Analyst / Project Manager

    IT Business Analyst / Project Manager

    Job Summary:

    The Business Analyst will conduct analysis, configuration and manage all development activities of the company’s business applications. The job holder is involved at each stage of the software development lifecycle, from helping to assess the feasibility of an identified business requirement, solution design, development, documentation, testing and delivery.
    IT Business Analyst is responsible for planning, organizing, allocating resources, budgeting, and successfully executing projects to achieve specific IT driven business goals. Such projects will include software and app development, hardware installations, network upgrades, infrastructure rollouts, projects around business analytics and data management, and any other miscellaneous IT services.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Business Analysis

    Evaluating business processes, anticipating requirements, uncovering areas for improvement, and developing and implementing solutions.
    Leading ongoing reviews of business processes and developing optimization strategies.
    Staying up to date on the latest process and IT advancements to automate and modernize systems.
    Analyse and contribute to functional specifications provided by business users, assist in solution design.
    Be the techno functional liaison to business groups for application delivery, and test functionality developed by the development team against business requirements.
    Provide first and second line user support, for employees who have business application issues.
    Support and control system change management and communication in line with GW policies.
    Participate in end-user training including development of documentation and training material
    Maintain and improve the service delivery model within the support team, analyse call logs to spot trends and underlying issues as well as provide after-hours support as required.
    Participate in vendor and solution selection to seal identified business gaps/opportunities, working in liaison with asset and procurement coordinators for management of all licences.
    Assist with system support material by creating technical documentation for configurations, customisations and integrations of all IT system and software solutions.
    Continuously monitor market trends vs business requirements.
    developing a comprehensive change in management strategy for the court

    Project Management – for all projects, the resource will lead the following stages:

    Initiation: Project goals identified, and the project is created.
    Planning: Project plans are tracked and always up to date.
    Execution: Project manager leads the team to ensure that all deliverables are met.
    Monitoring: Monitor and control work for the time, cost, scope, quality, risk, and other factors.
    Closing: Ensure all work is completed, approved and ownership transferred to operations.
    Meetings: Prepare and lead all project meetings.

    Principal Outputs of this Role:

    Workflow charts and diagrams
    User specification documents
    System functional capability documents and comparison matrices
    Process vs System gap analysis documents
    Project plans and schedules that are always up to date.
    Project work breakdown plans and documentation.
    Project communication plans.
    Project risk management plans.
    Project quality management plans.
    Project constraint management plans – scope, time, budget, quality, risk, and resources.
    Project status reports to all stakeholders as required.
    Support log analysis, and turnaround time reports.

    Authority:

    As per Garda World authority matrix

    Accountability:

    Business Analyst is accountable to the IT Director East Africa, for the responsibilities stated in this job description. These responsibilities will be monitored and managed through the mid-year and annual performance review and supported through the monitoring of KPIs.

    Competencies:

    Planning, coordination, and problem resolution skills.
    High degree of sensitivity, confidentiality when dealing with internal and external customers.
    Influencer with excellent negotiation, interpersonal and communication skills.
    Good leadership and people management skills.
    Forward planning with clear focus critical deadlines.
    Team player, and able to work with remote supervision in a diverse environment.
    Attention to detail, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve IT system problems.
    Business acumen, strategic thinking with ability to make sound decisions for the business.
    Excellent problem analysis and reporting skills.
    High moral standing with impeccable integrity.

    Qualifications & Experience:

    Bachelor’s Degree in business or information technology related field from a recognized institution
    IT Certifications in ERP / Business Applications (Dynamics NAV, Dynamics 365, Sales Force)
    Minimum five (5) years’ experience business analysis, IT project management
    Experience in requirements gathering, solution delivery and quality control.
    Experience in IT system implementation, migration, integration.
    Exposure and experience in managing IT systems – installation, support, security, change management.
    Ability to write effective system documentation – business and system requirements, process diagrams, data flow charts, solution mapping, technical solutions.

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    jobs.garda.com

  • Campaign Coordinator Senior Legal Officer, P5

    Campaign Coordinator Senior Legal Officer, P5

    Duties and Responsibilities

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP’s mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. UNEP’s Communications Division communicates UNEP’s core messages to all stakeholders and partners, raising environmental awareness and enhancing the profile of UNEP worldwide.
    The UN General Assembly has designated the years 2021 through 2030 as UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, with the goal of preventing, halting and reversing the degradation of ecosystems worldwide. UNEP has been assigned to co-lead on the UN Decade, together with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), by taking the lead on communication, global advocacy and partnerships.
    The UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration aims to prevent, halt, and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. Since its successful launch on World Environment Day 2021, the UN Decade has spearheaded several far-reaching and successful campaigns, including most recently the selection and celebration of 10 UN World Restoration Flagships. Communication products included a mini-documentary series, an interactive map and a gamification.
    In the coming years, several thematic campaigns are planned to further increase the reach and impact of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
    The purpose of this consultancy is to support the coordination of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration advocacy campaigns. This position is based in UNEP’s Public Advocacy and Communication Section, which oversees the organization’s public-facing advocacy campaigns, under the Communications Manager of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
    Under direct guidance of the Communication Manager, UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, and broader oversight from the Chief of Public Advocacy and Communication the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:

    Lead on coordination, design, and implementation of campaigns on ecosystem restoration, with inputs of and support from all concerned colleagues/offices.
    Co-lead with expertise the design and implementation of a youth-focused outreach initiative, with inputs of and support from all concerned colleagues and offices.
    Support the Communication Manager of the UN Decade in campaign-related administrative processes, as instructed.
    Support the Communication Manager of the UN Decade in other tasks, as needed.

    Qualifications/special skills

    A master’s degree in journalism, communication, journalism, international relations, social sciences or other 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 master’s degree.
    A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications is required.
    Knowledge of or experience in ecology, environmental policy or related fields is desirable.
    Experience with the United Nations system is desirable.
    Experience coordinating global campaigns is desirable.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and spoken English is required; knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

    Closing Date: 22 July, 2023

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  • Consultant – Administration/Finance Senior Administrative Assistant, G7

    Consultant – Administration/Finance Senior Administrative Assistant, G7

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Establish decision-making matrix (whtconsult, whtinclude in decisions) including by making an assessment of the current Divisional structures.
    Provide support tUNEP internal taskforce on Climate Action Division tsteer the transition process.
    Review and document status qusituation (staffing, income/costs) and support transition mapping exercise.
    Review and extract from lessons learned on recently implemented strategic initiatives at UNEP.
    Identify core HR and finance management staff and responsibilities for assignment tthe new Division.
    Review administrative implications and recommend solutions.
    Address operational issues including location, duty of care and host country implications.
    Review financial implications of transition and recommend action for all transition stages (staff, project funding and PSC).
    Review tbe performed for both new Division and affected Divisions
    Initiate recruitment of D2 tlead the Division (allocation of financial resources)
    Determine how resources such as budget, staff, equipment and facilities will be divided between the new Division and the affected Divisions and ensure a fair and equitable distribution that aligns with the respective mandates of these Divisions.
    Consider and make recommendation on cost-effective arrangements for HR/Admin/Finance between new and existing Divisions, incorporate considerations for UNEP’s fund allocation cycles.
    Oversee staffing contractual arrangements (transfers) and propose reporting lines.
    Guide and coordinate project portfolishift tnew Division, including on IPMR.

    Qualifications/special skills

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting and financial management, including at least five (5) years of experience in the administration of complex assessed and extra-budgetary budgets in a large international organization is required.
    Practical experience with and knowledge on SAP and other business intelligence reporting within an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system in the context of the UN is required.
    Experience with reporting of budget information in accordance with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) desirable.

    Languages

    Fluency in written and spoken English Language is required.

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  • Local Rights Programme (LRP) and Partnership Coordinator

    Local Rights Programme (LRP) and Partnership Coordinator

    Main purpose

    The holder of the position shall be responsible for better coordination of AAIK mission delivery at the Local Rights Programme (LRP) level through partnerships and collaborations at county level with a bias to strengthened leadership responsibilities in advancing for greater accountability, strengthening social movements to lead in transformational agenda and enhancing AAIK influence capacity and visibility. 

    Minimum Requirements

    Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, policy development or its equivalent from a recognized University.
    Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience, with at least 3 years’ experience in project management.
    A background in Programme implementation and project management is preferred.
    Demonstrable experience in community mobilization and engagement with government at State and local levels.
    Ability to maintain donor relationship and accountability in line with funding policies and standards.
    Experience working with women groups and persons with disabilities is desirable

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  • Intern – Public Information – Digital Strategy Information Officer – Internal Communication Specialist (TJO), P3 Administrative Assistant, G5

    Intern – Public Information – Digital Strategy Information Officer – Internal Communication Specialist (TJO), P3 Administrative Assistant, G5

    Responsibilities
    Within delegated authority, the intern may be responsible for the following duties:

    Research, compile, draft and edit basic information for use in the preparation and production of social media and web content, often under tight deadlines.
    Monitor analyze statistics related to digital content.
    Gather social media and web content at special events (film screenings, concerts, exhibits, etc.).
    Assist in the creation of original content for digital platforms.
    Attend meetings as an observer.
    Manage meeting agendas and draft meeting notes.
    Create presentations and training curricula.
    Carry out research tasks and provide inputs into digital strategy planning and activities.
    Assists with special projects as assigned.

    Competencies

    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.
    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.
    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
    Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

    Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
    Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent);
    Have graduated with Bachelor’s degree, Masters, PhD or equivalent.
    Be computer literate in standard software applications.
    Preferred areas of studies: Communications, Information Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Media Studies, Journalism, or related field.
    Have demonstrated a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter.
    Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes a willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

    Work Experience

    No working experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your training, education, advance course work or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

    Languages

    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship position, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable.

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