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Head of Education

The Head of Education will provide strategic and technical leadership to develop transformative approaches for Education, and Early Childhood Development (ECD) initiatives of BRAC International (BI). This position will report to the Director-Programmes, S/he will work with the team to ensure programme standards and systems are in place and implemented across BI countries. S/he will also ensure linkages to institutional advocacy, partnerships, fundraising, and internal technical and functional teams, and ensures consistency of approaches with other associated members of BRAC International. The Head of Education will establish a strong collaborative relationship with other key teams across BRAC and BRAC International.
Key Responsibilities:

Lead the Education and ECD team, and oversee the implementation of programme strategy, work plan and initiatives.
Develop transformative technical approaches for education and ECD and promote innovation for learning and scale up.
Assist country management on developing strategic direction to country education, and ECD programme by ensuring transformation of BRAC values & learning to BRAC International.
Provide technical support and guidance to the team to design, implement, monitor and evaluate the programmes through communication and regular field visit to the countries as requested and necessary.
Help country management to design new projects/proposals and review and provide technical input on proposals.
Fosters donor relations and ensures consistent fundraising for education, and ECD programming for BI countries.
Bring innovation in terms of digitally enabled education, and ECD programme to address newness in the system.
Review and provide technical input on internal and external impact documents/ reports and other documents as needed.
Build relationships with key stakeholders, affiliates and partners.
Build capacity of the team and ensure the documentation and dissemination of lessons learned from the programmes.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

Establish a safeguarding culture across all level of the programme by implementing the safeguarding policy. Act as a key source of support, guidance and expertise on safeguarding for establishing a safe working environment.
Responsible to ensure team members are appropriately trained, supported and have access to resources regarding issues that are identified and actioned in accordance with the safeguarding policy and procedure.
Follow the safeguarding reporting procedure in case any reportable incident takes place, encourage others to do so.

Educational Requirements:

Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Education, ECD, International Development or any other related field.

Required Competencies:

Experience in team management
Strategic Planning
Familiarity with best practice in thematic areas
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Advanced relationship building skills
Excellent English language skills
Demonstrated experience in project design and proposal development.
Demonstrated technical expertise in the subject area
Experience and knowledge of south based development issues

Experience Requirements:

12+ years of progressive professional work experience in the development, implementation, management of education and skill development programmes, particularly working with children, and youth, marginalized groups in developing countries.

If you feel you are the right match for the above mentioned position, please follow the application instructions accordingly: External candidates need to email their CV with a letter of interest mentioning educational grades, years of experience, current and expected salary at recruitment.bi@brac.net

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October 29, 2024
Intern -Programme Support Assistant (2 Positions) Communications Specialist

The internship is for six (6) months. The Internship is UNPAID and full-time. Interns work five days per week under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.
Under the guidance of the Partnership Coordinator and the Communication Coordinator of the UN Decade, the intern will support the UN Decade on Ecosystems Restoration core team in undertaking the following activities:
Responsibilities

Support in the establishment and management of partnerships for the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (e.g. due diligence processes, developing tool kits and guidelines, partner communication channels);
Assist with the organization of internal and external meetings and outreach events, developing necessary background materials, and report writing;
Support the day-to-day communication and official correspondence of the UN Decade core team;
Support the day-to-day management and regular quality control of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration’s website: www.decade on restoration.org
Assist with compiling and distributing the UN Decade’s monthly newsletter;
Support the coordination of translation needs and translation capacity for UN Decade communication materials;

In addition, the interns will

Provide administrative, project management, and information management support;
Carry out other duties on a need’s basis.

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
Payment: The internship is home-based, full time and unpaid. Costs of travel and accommodation, as well as living expenses, are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
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 a university degree;
Be computer literate in standard software applications;
Have demonstrated 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 include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Insurance: The United Nations accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents and/or illness incurred during an internship. Therefore, candidates for the internship must show proof of valid regular as well as major medical insurance coverage.
Internship Agreements: Applicants, when selected, will be required to sign the “UNEP/UNON/UN-Habitat Internship Agreement”. Interns must keep confidential and cannot publish any information obtained during the course of the internship, except with the explicit authorization of the United Nations Environment.

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October 29, 2024
Programme Management Officer, P3

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environmental issues and sustainable development, compliance with Global Environment Facility policies and related monitoring systems. Ability to identify policy, programing and system issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Effective professional networking and negotiation skills. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills with strong attention to detail 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 analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.
CREATIVITY: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services; offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs; promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas; takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box”; takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things; is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
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

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, environmental sciences, business administration, environmental management or a related field is required.
A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) 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 an advantage.

Work Experience

A Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management in the context of environmental management, research and development is required.
Experience in GEF project life cycle including development, implementation and reporting is required.
Working experience with Umoja modules including Implementing Partners (IP), Business Intelligence (BI), Integrated Planning, Management and Reporting (IPMR) and Enterprise Core Component (ECC) is required.
A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

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

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October 29, 2024
Project Management and Capacity Development Consultant

Duties and Responsibilities
The Swiss funded UN-REDD Africa Forestry Forum (AFF) partnership will contribute to improved REDD+ implementation and increased results-based payments in the African region, the overall goals of the project are to:

Strengthen African countries’ REDD+ capacities and knowledge,
enhance sectoral policy coordination to guide appropriate REDD+ strategies and decision-making.

This position is home-based in Africa, under the supervision of Programme Management Officer UN-REDD Programme.
Working as part of the UN-REDD KM and Africa team and responding to partner country needs, outlined in the UN-REDD AFF prodoc, the project management and capacity development consultant will be responsible for facilitating a close coordination and collaboration with AFF as well as a timely delivery of the high-quality outputs expected from project implementation, such as knowledge exchanges, policy dialogues, trainings, communities of practice and advocacy side events. Furthermore, the consultant will support communicating success stories and lessons learned from UN-REDD’s African partner countries.
The consultant will perform the following tasks:

Coordinate collaboration across three UN-REDD partner agencies, the project partner AFF and African governmental counterparts.
Lead the implementation of the project following its concept note, work plan, and list of deliverables.
Lead the contextualization of existing UN-REDD knowledge.
Lead the production of new knowledge products to fill gaps in UN-REDD material.
Lead the organization of Africa-specific webinars based on the REDD+ Academy.
Lead the organization of Africa-specific training based on the REDD+ Academy.
Lead the production of policy briefs.
Lead the organization of advocacy side events at AMCEN and UNFCCC COP28
Produce and promote stories on lessons learned from UN-REDD’s partner countries.
Coordinate the work with UNEP’s digital transformation team to introduce innovative solutions to share knowledge in lowbandwidth scenarios,
Coordinate support from UNEP to the implementation of the project by partner organizations e.g., knowledge exchange, policy dialogue, community of practice, etc.,

Qualifications/special skills

A Master’s Degree in social or environmental sciences is required. A bachelor’s degree with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the master’s degree.
A minimum of seven years of relevant work experience in project management is required.
A minimum of seven years of relevant work experience in capacity development is required.
Experience working on REDD+ and/or Agriculture, Forestry, and Other Land Use
AFOLU) is desirable.
Experience working with African governments is desirable.
Experience working with international organizations is desirable

Skills:

Strong, proven project management skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Ability to convene partners and facilitate consensus.
Ability to coordinate a wide range of different outputs and partners.

Closing: 26 March 2023

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October 29, 2024
Evaluation Specialist for the Terminal Evaluation of the UNEP/GEF Project “Enabling Transactions – Market Shift to Deforestation Free Beef, Palm Oil and Soy” Intern – Programme Support

More specifically:
Inception phase of the Evaluation, including:

preliminary desk review and introductory interviews with project staff;
draft the reconstructed Theory of Change of the project;prepare the evaluation framework;
develop the desk review and interview protocols;
draft the survey protocols (if relevant);
develop and present criteria for country and/or site selection for the evaluation mission;
plan the evaluation schedule;
prepare the Inception Report, incorporating comments until approved by the Evaluation Manager

Data collection and analysis phase of the Evaluation, including:

Conduct further desk review and in-depth interviews with project implementing and executing agencies, project partners and project stakeholders;
(Where appropriate and agreed) conduct an evaluation mission(s) to selected countries, visit the project locations, interview project partners and stakeholders, including a good representation of local communities. Ensure independence of the Evaluation and confidentiality of evaluation interviews.
Regularly report back to the Evaluation Manager on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered and;
Keep the Project/Task Manager informed of the evaluation progress.

Reporting phase, including:

Draft the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that the evaluation report is complete, coherent and consistent with the Evaluation Manager guidelines both in substance and style;
Liaise with the Evaluation Manager on comments received and finalize the Main Evaluation Report, ensuring that comments are taken into account until approved by the Evaluation Manager
Prepare a Response to Comments annex for the main report, listing those comments not accepted by the Evaluation Consultant and indicating the reason for the rejection; and
(Where agreed with the Evaluation Manager) prepare an Evaluation Brief (2-page summary of the evaluand and the key evaluation findings and lessons)

Managing relations, including:

Maintain a positive relationship with evaluation stakeholders, ensuring that the evaluation process is as participatory as possible but at the same time maintains its independence;
Communicate in a timely manner with the Evaluation Manager on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.

Qualifications/special skills

An advanced university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required. A first level degree with an additional (2) two years qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
A minimum of 7 years of evaluation experience is required, preferably including
evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach.
Experience in GEF evaluation and in sustainable forest commodities value chains, private sector finance and investments is desirable.
A good/broad understanding of environmental financial inclusion and experience in Paraguay and Brazil or the region is desirable

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October 29, 2024
Senior Information Systems Assistant Programme Management Assistant [temporary]

Responsibilities

This position is located in the Governance Affairs Office in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Civil Society Unit and the overall guidance of the Secretary of Governing Bodies, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Provides support for computer information systems, databases, meeting registration/accreditation and IT applications in assigned areas; performs complex troubleshooting for various IT applications.
Participates in the development, programming, testing, debugging and implementation of new computer application systems releases, modules and functionalities; conducts version management.
Designs and develops computer application systems and programs, including online intergovernmental meeting application / event app for smartphones, typically using more than one programming language as well as UN established standards for IT technologies and tools.
Installs computer application systems software and hardware according to specifications; monitors applications systems using appropriate monitoring tools and produces monitoring reports, including online surveys for participants of intergovernmental meetings.
Manages, designs, creates, produces and maintains technical documentation for relevant computer application systems and products; manages and administers changes to technical documentation in accordance with prevailing change management and operation procedures.
Assists in developing/refining support and operations procedures for relevant computer applications systems, including programming requirements and recommendations to users for the programming interfaces.
Serves as team leader in IT projects dealing with the planning, specification, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer application systems; liaises with users and other relevant stakeholders to define and specify requirements; builds, tests and modifies prototype computer application systems; performs installation and maintenance of computer applications systems in user offices.
Contributes to feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation and testing of computer application systems improvements and new computer application systems.
Assists in the identification of user computer application systems needs, including business process and document workflow analysis, organization and maintenance of document repositories; identifies classification schema, retention and archival procedures; designs and develops workflow systems for online and hybrid meetings with and without online/remote simultaneous interpretation through dedicated online meeting platforms; conducts research on document/information/knowledge management computer applications’ tools, procedures and standards.
Provides secretariat IT support to processes emanating from UNEA, including intergovernmental negotiating committees, open-ended working groups, ad hoc tasks forces.
Undertakes mission/field work in support of above activities, e.g. specific administrative, operational/control tasks for programme/project activities.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field; conducts research on new technologies; performs bench marking and proposes new acquisitions; assists in the implementation of new technologies.
Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff; plans day-to-day work and supervises other staff as required.
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 required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of relevant programming language(s) in particular PHP, JavaScript, Java and the ability to use programming skills to develop information systems. Knowledge of system development workflow and document flow processes. Ability to conduct research and gather information from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources. Ability to respond to changing requirements and assignments, ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. 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. Ability to 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. 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.
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.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information technology, Information Systems or related field is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in information systems analysis and programming, systems administration and maintenance, software development, applications support, and security related operations or related area is required.
Experience with development and monitoring of dashboards, including Umoja Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Power BI dashboards and reports is desirable.
Experience with managing registration process of an intergovernmental meeting via a UN or a similar international organization based/developed online platform is desirable.
Experience with servicing hybrid intergovernmental meetings with technical support to remote simultaneous interpretation online meeting platforms is desirable.
One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required; Knowledge of another official United Nations language is desirable.

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October 29, 2024
Senior Information Systems Assistant, G7

This position is located in the Governance Affairs Office in the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Civil Society Unit and the overall guidance of the Secretary of Governing Bodies, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities

Provides support for computer information systems, databases, meeting registration/accreditation and IT applications in assigned areas; performs complex troubleshooting for various IT applications.
Participates in the development, programming, testing, debugging and implementation of new computer application systems releases, modules and functionalities; conducts version management.
Designs and develops computer application systems and programs, including online intergovernmental meeting application / event app for smartphones, typically using more than one programming language as well as UN established standards for IT technologies and tools.
Installs computer application systems software and hardware according to specifications; monitors applications systems using appropriate monitoring tools and produces monitoring reports, including online surveys for participants of intergovernmental meetings.
Manages, designs, creates, produces and maintains technical documentation for relevant computer application systems and products; manages and administers changes to technical documentation in accordance with prevailing change management and operation procedures.
Assists in developing/refining support and operations procedures for relevant computer applications systems, including programming requirements and recommendations to users for the programming interfaces.
Serves as team leader in IT projects dealing with the planning, specification, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer application systems; liaises with users and other relevant stakeholders to define and specify requirements; builds, tests and modifies prototype computer application systems; performs installation and maintenance of computer applications systems in user offices.
Contributes to feasibility studies, systems analysis, design, development, implementation and evaluation and testing of computer application systems improvements and new computer application systems.
Assists in the identification of user computer application systems needs, including business process and document workflow analysis, organization and maintenance of document repositories; identifies classification schema, retention and archival procedures; designs and develops workflow systems for online and hybrid meetings with and without online/remote simultaneous interpretation through dedicated online meeting platforms; conducts research on document/information/knowledge management computer applications’ tools, procedures and standards.
Provides secretariat IT support to processes emanating from UNEA, including intergovernmental negotiating committees, open-ended working groups, ad hoc tasks forces.
Undertakes mission/field work in support of above activities, e.g. specific administrative, operational/control tasks for programme/project activities.
Keeps abreast of developments in the field; conducts research on new technologies; performs bench marking and proposes new acquisitions; assists in the implementation of new technologies.
Provides guidance and training to new/junior staff; plans day-to-day work and supervises other staff as required.
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 required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of relevant programming language(s) in particular PHP, JavaScript, Java and the ability to use programming skills to develop information systems. Knowledge of system development workflow and document flow processes. Ability to conduct research and gather information from a wide variety of standard and non-standard sources. Ability to respond to changing requirements and assignments, ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. 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. Ability to 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. 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.
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.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required. Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information technology, Information Systems or related field is desirable.

Work Experience

A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in information systems analysis and programming, systems administration and maintenance, software development, applications support, and security related operations or related area is required.
Experience with development and monitoring of dashboards, including Umoja Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and Power BI dashboards and reports is desirable.
Experience with managing registration process of an intergovernmental meeting via a UN or a similar international organization based/developed online platform is desirable.
Experience with servicing hybrid intergovernmental meetings with technical support to remote simultaneous interpretation online meeting platforms is desirable.
One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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October 29, 2024
Social Media Specialist

Task description
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Social Media the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

Draft content for publication on UNEP social media channels
Prepare regular analytics reports on UNEP’s social media activity;
Implement UNEP digital campaigns;
Identify interesting content for potential use on UNEP social media channels;
Monitor social media accounts for comments and questions from users;
Conduct research on social media developments and tactics;
Participate in and conduct staff trainings on social media use;
Coordinate with UNEP’s social media account operators in non-English languages to ensure the content published to all relevant audiences;
Respond to content management issues that arise in the daily performance of the activities;
Serve as the Social Media Unit focal point for report launches and other initiatives;
Liaise with UNEP Regional Offices as necessary;
Perform other duties as assigned.

Results/Expected Outputs

Social media platforms updated with the frequency in line with UNEP social media strat-egies;
UNEP content on social media channels is posted in accordance with organizational edi-torial practices;
Social media metrics and analytics reports provided in a timely manner;
Social media support provided for key UNEP publications and UNEP campaigns;
Successfully implemented tasks assigned by Supervisor and Division

Required experience

3 years of experience in digital media;
Expertise in creating content for major social media platforms (Twitter, Instagram, Tik-Tok, Snapchat, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.);
Strong experience creating visual (photo and video) assets for use on social media channels;
Knowledge and experience using social media monitoring, analytics, and scheduling tools.

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Communications, International Relations,

Competencies and values

Adaptability and Flexibility
Client Orientation
Commitment and Motivation
Communication
Creativity
Planning and Organizing
Professionalism
Respect for Diversity
Technological Awareness

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October 29, 2024
Programme Coordinator– Land and Resilient Livelihoods

Main purpose
The holder of the position shall be responsible for coordination of AAIK’s programmes on Land and Resilient Livelihoods and its intersectionality. S/he is responsible for leading delivery of high quality, innovative, programmes linking development – climate change – peace nexus resulting in immediate and lasting change for communities living in poverty and exclusion.
The role will involve developing and maintaining excellent collaborative relationships with the various sectoral partners and develop policy and campaign initiatives to influence positive transformative change in the communities.
Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, agriculture, policy development or its equivalent from a recognized University;
Have Five (5) years minimum working experience in the land, and livelihoods sector with At least 3 years’ experience in project management;
Demonstrable experience in community mobilization and engagement with government and other key development players;
Experience in policy and campaign and local, national, and global level;
Experience working with women groups and persons with disabilities is desirable;
Experience in community mobilization and engagement with government and other key development players
Experience in policy and campaign and local, national, and global level

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aid-kenya.org

October 29, 2024
Administrative Assistant Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation of the EU Grant UN-REDD Management Group Organizational Review Consultant Communication Consultant – UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration Information Technology Assistant

Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Head of the Nairobi Convention Secretariat and the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator of the SAPPHIRE Project, the consultant will be responsible for the following

Assist with the daily administrative functions of the unit, draft routine correspondence, respond to enquiries in respect to relevant administrative and human resources matters.
Perform general administration functions to the operations and programme team in relation to obtaining vendor quotations, compiling procurement documents, vendor registration, and banking details upload. Raise requisitions for procurement and finance in the system for purchase of various office requirements. Ensure procurement policies have been followed
Manage contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services. Audit the contractors’ invoices against the goods and services.
Provide administrative support to unit’s meetings; typing and distributing minutes/reports as required.
Assist in travel arrangements and organization of meetings, workshops, international conferences, liaise with relevant offices at UNEP regarding allocation of meeting rooms, preparation of agenda, list of participants as well as sending out invitations.
Processing and subsequent follow-up of travel authorizations, organizing tickets, advise on visa acquisition, and arranging for travel advance with Payments Unit,
Prepare pre-encumbrance for stock requisitions for the office and ensure availability of adequate supplies.
Support in monitoring accounts and processing of payments to vendors, consultants and individual contractors for services. Review & submission of invoices, delivery notes, POs & Terms of References (ToRs) and other supporting documents
Communicate with participants on trainings, venue, HR mini master forms and bank documents.
Prepare documentation for meetings and Missions; meetings and reports.
Organize and coordinate documents related to seminars, conferences and translations, drafting of agreements.
Assist to process implementing partner agreements; maintain projects databases and reporting.
Assist in following up with implementing partners for submission of financial expenditure reports; review of documents and reports; assist in project data compilation and facilitate feedback from stakeholders and implementing partners
Process payment requests, expense reports, agreement amendments for implementing partners in the Umoja grantor programme
Assist to coordinate activities of budget in budget implementation and monitoring of expenditure

Qualifications/special Skills

Academic Qualifications: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Supplementary training in either business administration, finance, procurement, travel, programme management or contracts management is desirable.
Experience in the usage of computer and office software packages (MS Word, Excel etc.) is required.
Practical experience in ERP systems such as UMOJA is desired.
Prior experience in an international organization such as UN, INGO is desirable.
Excellent organizational and communication skills is desirable.

Languages

Languages: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of French is an advantage.

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October 29, 2024