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  • Programme Performance Analyst Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation Evaluation Specialist 2

    Programme Performance Analyst Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation Evaluation Specialist 2

    Requirements
    Required experience

    4 years of experience in field related to information technology, statistics, environment, international development, project management, public administration, communications, or equivalent experience. An advanced university degree is advantageous
    Demonstrated ability to perform in a team and deliver on time.
    Experience in communication, data collection, database management and data visualization, and Excel is essential.
    Experience in information technology systems management.
    Good writing skills and knowledge of administrative processes, statistics, project cycle management and results-based management is an asset.
    Ability to identify client needs, and work with them to develop programme solutions and meet timelines for service and product delivery.
    Ability to work collaboratively and operate effectively within the organization and with partners in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic Environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity, including gender.
    Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.
    Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment. Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.
    Sound security and public health awareness; Have affinity with or interest in UNEP’s work, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System.

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  • Senior HR Officer – Employee Relations Quality Controller Bid Manager

    Senior HR Officer – Employee Relations Quality Controller Bid Manager

    Job Summary
    The Senior HR Officer, Employee relations-Kenya will work closely with the Head of HR, Kenya to ensure the implementation of Human Resource policies, procedures, and regulations which are aligned to Strategic and Business goals considering application of relevant law and company policy. The incumbent will contribute towards the development of a fair, respectful, diverse, and high-performance environment enabling people to contribute their best. They will handle various matters including drafting and reviewing contracts, conducting legal research, assisting with litigation, and generally dealing with corporate and commercial matters across the Kenya operations.
    Key Responsibilities

    Lead in the on-boarding and induction of new staff including training on HR policies, disciplinary code and code of ethics.
    Promote employer-employee engagement by providing guidance and consultation regarding problem solving, dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and strive to resolve internal conflict both formally and informally through appropriate conflict management and mediation techniques.
    Support in the development and facilitate the administration of HR policies and procedures; create awareness to ensure compliance throughout the company; Analyse staff data and provide recommendations for improvement of organization’s HR policies and practices.
    Keep updated with changes to employment and labour relation laws and regulations and make recommendations to management on the adoption of best practice.
    Analyse, advise and facilitate the end-to-end disciplinary management process including but not limited to grievance handling, dispute resolution, investigations, and disciplinary action for legal and policy compliance and internal alignment on corrective actions.
    Participate in negotiations and consultation with the staff Union and its representative (s) on behalf of the Company with a view to achieving positive outcomes to proposals which meet the Company’s business goals.
    Interpret and administer labour agreements entered by the Company.
    Maintain harmonious industrial relations with the various bodies the Company interacts within the performance of its business. This includes the Ministry of Labour, DOSH office, FKE (Federation of Kenyan Employers), Unions etc.
    Monitoring and/or advising on changes to legislation and regulations that affect the organisation’s statutory obligations.
    Take lead on all litigation and dispute resolution cases in the Kenya business.
    Maintaining the Kenyan litigation tracker in close collaboration with external lawyers.
    Drafting and review of employment and consultancy contracts.
    Drafting a wide range of legal documents including correspondence, pleadings, notices and affidavits.
    Preparation of court attendance forms, following up on witnesses, obtaining and evaluating necessary evidence, and defence strategy with respect to litigation matters, including dispute resolution.
    Building and maintaining good rapport with internal clients and providing commercial legal support to departmental projects and job functions.
    Provide all such other administrative and other duties as directed by the Head of HR, Kenya.

    Principal Outputs Of This Role

    Improved industrial relations scorecard
    Collective Bargaining Agreements that ensure win-win scenarios for employer-employee
    Fair administration of justice within company policies, procedures and regulations.
    Providing sound counsel with respect to all legal matters, to provide effective risk management to the organisation
    Representing the organisation, as required, with respect to legal proceedings
    Maintaining a current knowledge of all material and applicable laws, advising the organisation with respect to changes to the same
    Interpreting laws and regulations for individuals and corporate organization, in order to advise on the same
    Knowledge of court rules and procedures, administrative hearings, land and company’s registry procedures.
    Demonstrating moral fortitude and ethical behaviour always.

    Authority
    Refer to KK Security Authority Matrix.
    Accountability
    The Senior HR Officer, Employee relations-Kenya is accountable to the Head of HR, Kenya for ensuring that HR legal operations are run in accordance with company policies and for other responsibilities stated in this job description. These responsibilities will be monitored and managed through regular performance reviews and supported through the monitoring of KPIs as guided by KK Security HR Policies.
    Competencies

    Excellent research, analysis and presentation skills
    Excellent organizational, problem-solving, project management skills
    Excellent written &verbal communication skills
    Good understanding of civil litigation, corporate law and commercial law
    Competent, prompt, diligent and ability to work under pressure and deliver within set deadlines
    Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive and tactful manner
    Demonstrated willingness to engage in professional development activities in order to develop and improve new and current skills and to adapt to evolving needs of the organization
    Excellent team working ability to ensure smooth operation in the HR department as a whole

    Qualifications & Experience

    A Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a recognized university.
    A minimum of 5 years’ experience working in a law firm or as internal legal counsel in a corporate environment with a bias to employment and/or commercial law.
    At least 4 years’ experience managing employment/labour related practices in a unionisable environment.
    A valid practicing certificate.

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  • Senior Programme Management Officer

    Senior Programme Management Officer

    Responsibilities

    Coordination of the Nature Action Subprogramme:

    Takes lead on UNEP programming related to the management of ecosystems, in coordination with all other UNEP divisions and regional coordinators for ecosystems management, and in response to national needs and cross-border and sub-regional requirements, and in support of relevant activities of the UN system, as applicable.
    Ensures the coherence of UNEP initiatives across divisions and regional offices related to the management of ecosystems.
    Ensures coherence between the work of UNEP’s divisions and regional environmental coordinators for ecosystems management and that of entities of the UN systems within each region, as well as with other relevant regional entities and civil society.
    Reviews UN initiatives on ecosystem management, in coordination with relevant bodies of the UN system through established inter-agency coordination mechanisms.

    Programme And Project Management

    Participates in UNEP’s project review committee analyses of projects related to the management of ecosystems to ensure consistency with the decisions and guidance of UNEA and its subsidiary body, monitors implementation and evaluation of activities related to the management of ecosystems undertaken by divisions and regional offices in UNEP, in consultation with UNEP’s Office for Operations, identifying priorities for action, problems and issues to be addressed and proposing corrective actions.
    Acts as resourse person in preparation for and assists at substantive CPR debates related to ecosystem management, upon request.

    Resource Mobilization

    Takes the lead in developing UNEP’s strategy for extra-budgetary resource mobilization related to the management of ecosystems and in identifying priorities for the allocation of available resources for UNEP’s activities in this area.

    Gender Mainstreaming

    Ensures implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines by assessing the implications for men and women of planned actions on ecosystems management. This includes legislation, policies or programmes, in all areas and at all levels.

    Data

    Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.
    Perform any other related duties as may be assigned.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of science-based solutions to reverse the loss of biodiversity while restoring ecosystems and their services. Ability to generate and communicate clearly links between the Organization’s strategy and the Subprogramme goals. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.
    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. Uses time efficiently.
    VISION: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Clearly communicates links between the Organization’s strategy and the work unit’s goals. Generates and communicates broad and compelling organizational direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction. Conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities.
    LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow. Empowers others to translate vision into results. Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives. Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support. Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions. Drives for change and improvement; does not accept the status quo. Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.

    Education

    An advanced university degree (Master’s degree, or equivalent) in environment, biodiversity or development field is required.
    A first-level degree degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in the specified fields of studies with two (2) additional years of relevant 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 ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in project or programme management in complex socio-economic settings is required.
    Experience in environmental and sustainable development and policy analysis at the international level is required.
    Experience with UN system, governmental or non-governmental institutions implementing projects/programmes addressing nature and biodiversity loss is desirable.
    Experience in strategic planning and programming for environmental/ developmental programmes is desirable.
    Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

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  • Programme Management Officer – Tjo Terminal Evaluation Expert – Madagascar Conservation of Key Threatened, Endemic and Economically Valuable Species (COKETES) Project

    Programme Management Officer – Tjo Terminal Evaluation Expert – Madagascar Conservation of Key Threatened, Endemic and Economically Valuable Species (COKETES) Project

    Competencies
    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environmental governance, environmental law or environmental conventions. 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. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.
    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, international relations, business administration 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 a 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 international and national level related to Multilateral Environmental Agreements on biodiversity, chemicals and wastes or climate change is desirable.
    Experience in dealing with international organizations and/or trust funds and national governments (in particular, developing countries) is desirable.
    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 UN. Fluency in English is required for this post. Knowledge of another UN official language is a desirable.

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  • Evaluation Specialist for “Joint UNEP-UNIDO Programme Principal Evaluator for “Joint UNEP-UNIDO Programme

    Evaluation Specialist for “Joint UNEP-UNIDO Programme Principal Evaluator for “Joint UNEP-UNIDO Programme

    Specific Responsibilities for the Evaluation Specialists:

    The Evaluation Specialists will make substantive and high-quality contributions to the evaluation process and outputs.
    The Evaluation Specialists will provide substantive contributions to the inception phase of the evaluation, substantive contributions to the data collection and analysis, substantive contributions to the main report and ensure good teamwork and external relations.
    The three consultants will ensure together that all evaluation criteria and questions are adequately covered.

    The Evaluation Team members will undertake the following: 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;
     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;
     conduct an evaluation mission to selected countries, interview project partners and stakeholders, including a good representation of local partners and stakeholders. 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;
     in consultation with the Evaluation Manager, keep the CTCN Secretariat and Evaluation Reference Group informed of the evaluation process.

    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.

    The Evaluation Specialist shall have had no prior involvement in the formulation or implementation of the work of CTCN and will be independent from the participating institutions. The consultant will sign the Evaluation Consultant Code of Conduct Agreement Form.
    The Evaluation Specialist will be selected and recruited by the UNEP Evaluation Office through an individual consultancy contract.
    Comprehensive terms of reference will be shared with the consultant separately.
    Qualifications/special skills

    A first level university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required
    A minimum of 8 years of technical/monitoring/evaluation/statistics experience is required
    A good/broad understanding UNFCCC processes and climate convention in general is required
    Working knowledge in a development related organization especially the UN system and specifically the work of UNEP is an advantage.

    Languages
    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement. Proficiency in another UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is desirable.

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  • Manager, Banking Applications Senior Manager, Infrastructure and Cyber Security

    Manager, Banking Applications Senior Manager, Infrastructure and Cyber Security

    The key responsibilities include but not limited to the following-

    Working within the global IT team and with service partners, lead successful implementations of BI’s core banking applications – Temenos R20 banking system with Financial Crime Mitigation, data analytics and reporting system, financial consolidation platform, and digital financial services solutions – at Country offices by (1) providing technical direction in all migration to the BIHBV Temenos Model Bank (2) working with country IT managers to ensure the establishment of published standards, policies, and procedures for maintaining the integrity of the Model Bank
    Ensure effective technical and user support for core application– system maintenance, product specification and documentation of system changes, development of management reports, management of an efficient test environment
    Ensure security of business data within core applications
    Coordinate end-user training for core applications with IT Service Manager and country IT managers
    Lead the implementation and testing procedures to ensure that newly released software produce the expected results for the business operations.
    Apply strict change control measures in any customizations required by the country offices.
    Establish and enforce core applications system backup, recovery, and data retention criteria.
    Relate well with BI strategic service partners to resolve complex technical problems
    Document recovery procedures and security settings for applications for the purposes of disaster recovery and user security.
    Encourage teamwork and the sharing of best practice amongst all staff.
    Work with Service partners and other IT staff to achieve timely resolution of core application issues
    Keep in line with the trend in the market, advise management on market development (e.g., Temenos development roadmap and current developments in microfinance and banking industry)

    Safeguarding Responsibilities:

    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.

    Other Responsibilities :

    Develop and maintain own knowledge, expertise, and professionalism.
    Keep abreast of current developments in microfinance and IT industry.
    Remain current with organization’s technological requirements and new developments in the industry.
    Meet personal training and development needs through relevant professional and commercial training and networking.

    Educational Requirements:

    At least Bachelors’ Degree in Computer Science or Information technology.
    Professional certification in ITIL Foundation and Microsoft SQL Server is a plus.

    Skills and Competencies Requirements:

    Good knowledge of TCPIP communication protocol
    Wide knowledge of and advanced skills in computer hardware and software programs of diverse functionality. Including but not limited to, communications systems, desktop applications, and network administration programs.
    Significant experience in supporting Microsoft SQL server database
    Application development skills especially in Java, Visual Basic and/or C++ a plus
    Experience with integration technologies such as Apache ActiveMQ, Rest APIs will be an advantage
    Exceptional oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate clearly and persuasively, interpret documents, understand procedures, write reports and correspondence; speak clearly to third parties and employees.
    Able and willing to solve complex analytical challenges, independently analyze information; and make recommendations based on analysis.
    Self-motivated team player with the ability to adapt and work co-operatively and effectively in different situations and teams to carry out assigned tasks.
    Disposition to share knowledge fully and willingly with other employees in the interest of the organization.
    Commitment to the BRAC International mission, core values the ability to incorporate the mission and values in the workplace.
    Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

    Experience Requirements:

    At least 6 years’ experience supporting Temenos core banking systems in medium to large organizations
    at least 4 years of advanced Microsoft SQL database management experience

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  • Associate Programme Management Officer Senior Programme Management Assistant

    Associate Programme Management Officer Senior Programme Management Assistant

    Competencies
    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management 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.
    COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    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.
    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, finance, accounting, in sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, environmental studies or 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 desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project/programme management, finance and budgeting, in areas related to biodiversity conservation, conservation planning and landscape/water management or related area is required.
    Work Experience of relevant political, ecological and socio-economic challenges and opportunities is required.
    Experience in the Congo Basin context 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).

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

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  • Senior Legal Officer, P5 Communications Officer, P3

    Senior Legal Officer, P5 Communications Officer, P3

    This position is located in UNEP’s Law Division, at its Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will report to the Head of the Law Branch. Within delegated authority, the Senior Legal Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
    Responsibilities

    Serve as a recognized expert and direct programme / projects in national environmental law, including MEAs implementation, environmental rule of law and the law of natural transboundary resources.
    Handle a wide range of multi-disciplinary, highly complex, and often sensitive and/or conflicting legal matters involving issues relating to regional and national environmental law, including the interpretation and application of legal instruments.
    Coordinate and direct teams of other legal officers, guide and supervise the work of junior officers; assist the Head of the Law Branch in general management and administration of the Branch, organizing and prioritizing the workload and providing general coordination and supervision of assignments as regards the legal work.
    Make various types of recommendations to senior officials of substantive units with respect to actions.
    Provide authoritative legal advice on diverse range of highly complex or novel substantive and procedural questions of law.
    Organize and supervise research studies and the preparation of legal opinions, as well as perform extensive legal research and analysis on highly complex or novel legal issues/questions and prepare legal opinions, studies, briefs, reports, and correspondence.
    Advise on and supervise the review, negotiation and drafting of legal documents; develop new legal modalities to meet unique needs/circumstances.
    Direct services for relevant international meetings, workshops and training programmes in the field of national environmental law, including preparation of background materials, summaries of issues and views of delegations, meeting reports.
    Provide and direct other legal/programme officers to provide legal advice and other technical assistance in the field of national environmental law.
    Promote the work of UNEP and represent the organization at meetings, conferences and seminars.
    Plan, manage and review the development and implementation of projects in the field of national environmental law.
    Supervise and participate in preparing legal publications of the Division.
    Provide advice on legal issues concerning a range of institutional, political and procedural matters.
    Leads team members efforts to collect and analyze data and provides insight to identify trends or patterns for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. Ensures that everyone can discover, access, integrate and share the data they need.
    Perform other related duties as required.

    Competencies

    PROFFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of environmental law, legal procedures and instruments, including multilateral environmental agreements . Ability to apply legal expertise to analyzing a diverse range of complex legal issues in the field of the environment and in developing innovative and creative legal response in addressing environmental issues. Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct comprehensive legal research on a range of issues, including those of a unique and/or complex nature; proficiency in legal writing and expression and ability to prepare legal briefs, opinions, and a variety of legal instruments and related documents. Discretion and sound judgment in applying legal expertise to sensitive, complex legal issues. Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple concurrent projects/cases. Knowledge of diverse national legal systems in different countries, contemporary international relations and of UN system, organization and interrelationships. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.
    COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    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.
    LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
    JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

    Education

    An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in law, environmental law or related fields is required.
    A first-level university degree in law 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 desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of environmental law, including legal analysis, research and writing is required.
    Experience in managing a multicultural team is desirable.
    Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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  • Manager, Youth Empowerment Programme

    Manager, Youth Empowerment Programme

    The Manager – Youth Empowerment Programme will be responsible for providing technical and operational support to the country programme teams focused on adolescents and youth related programming across Asia and Africa. The incumbent is expected to be experienced in leading adolescents and youth programming and/or economic empowerment and technical capacity development of field teams in the Global South.
    Key Responsibilities:
    Technical and Programmatic:

    Coordinate with multiple country teams to ensure effective programme implementation by managing projects under the youth empowerment programme in BRAC International countries.
    Provide support to youth empowerment senior leadership teams in regional and head offices to implement, monitor and evaluate adolescent and youth programme implementation across country contexts.
    Assist with and coordinate stakeholder engagement to support the curriculum development process for projects under youth empowerment programme.
    Work closely with other technical programme and support units at HO and in the countries to ensure cross-unit collaboration and adolescent and youth programme integration.
    Contribute to the development of new and innovative approaches to support project implementation and address challenges faced by adolescent and youth, especially girls/young women.
    Work closely with country programme teams to innovate and coordinate collaboration across global BRAC adolescent and youth programming.
    Contribute actively to youth empowerment initiatives and projects as assigned by supervisor and other Youth empowerment senior leadership.

    Quality Assurance:

    Ensure operational quality and integrity of country youth empowerment programme operations through support and guidance to programme teams in countries.
    Ensure mechanisms are in place to measure and improve the quality of programmes.
    Ensure effective data collection and documentation to capture and disseminate lessons learned and promising practices from the programmes operating across countries with internal and external stakeholders.
    Ensure capacity development of field staff through training, mentoring, and/or other guidance and transfer of technical skills to the local staff.
    Practice, promote and endorse all aspects of safeguarding policy among team members and ensure the implementation of safeguarding standards in every course of action.

    Others:

    Willingness to learn BRAC approach and support fidelity to programmatic model across contexts.
    Financial management skills to assist in programme budget preparation.
    Resource review, data monitoring and budget modifications.
    Demonstrated ability to advocate and network with the youth platform, youth policy makers and implementing organizations to provide future direction of the respective countries PMs in developing partnerships.

    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.

    Educational Requirements:

    Masters/Bachelors in the relevant field. Youth Development, Education, Social Science, Development studies, International Development, Gender studies, and Community Development is preferred.

    Required Competencies:

    Demonstrated technical expertise in the subject area (education, youth sector, youth employment, AGYW empowerment)
    Experience and knowledge of Global South (particularly in the countries of Asia and Africa) development challenges, particularly in the sector of education and youth.
    Experience in connecting youth programming to social and economic opportunities/engagement with decent work-related activities.
    Project management experience.
    Intercultural sensitivity, diplomacy, and maturity to enable effective engagement with diverse and virtual teams.
    Ability to produce highly professional reports and donor updates with excellent English & professional writing skills.
    Ability to use technology efficiently and effectively for project management including email, Google Drive, project management software, online databases and video conferencing technology.
    Good Facilitation skills.
    Highly motivated and flexible team player who leads by example.
    Open to learn quickly and openly unlearn approaches that may be ineffective in a given context.
    Effective communication and networking skills with the ability to engage a wide variety of stakeholders.

    Secondary skills set:

    Experience in either social protection, gender-based violence, community mobilization, digital learning, ed-tech based education.
    Experience working in harsh conditions and sensitivity to issues affecting marginalized and conflict affected populations including refugee and host communities.

    Experience Requirements:

    At least 3-5 years’ practical experience working with NGOs (preferably with Education, Youth development programs or related programs)

    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. Please mention the name of the position and AD# BI 137/22 in the subject bar. Application deadline: 10 January 2023

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  • Senior Programme Management Assistant, G7 Finance and Budget Assistant, G6

    Senior Programme Management Assistant, G7 Finance and Budget Assistant, G6

    This position is in the Law Branch at UNEP’s Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The incumbent will report to the Senior Programme Management Officer in the International Environmental Law Unit (ILU) and will be responsible for the following duties:
    Responsibilities

    Independently provides full range of programme/project management and implementation assistance at all phases of the programme/project cycle for, typically, a large and highly complex component of the departmental programme/project initiatives, seeking guidance only in exceptional circumstances.
    Researches, compiles, analyses, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on wide range of programmes/projects and related topics, highlighting noteworthy issues/trends for consideration by appropriate parties.
    Tracks 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.
    Reviews, appraises and revises, 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.
    Serves as focal point for coordination, monitoring and expedition of the Montevideo Programme, organizing all logistics and meetings of the Montevideo Programme National Focal Points and Steering Committee for Implementation activities and participates in programme/project evaluation.
    Monitors implementation at all stages to ensure work is proceeding according to established plans, including analysing implementation difficulties and initiating remedial action; liaises with diverse organizational units to initiate requests; prepares standard terms of reference against programme/project objectives, obtains necessary clearances, processes and follows-up on administrative actions and resolves issues related to project implementation, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, organization of and participation in training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services.
    May undertake mission/field work in support of above activities, e.g. specific administrative, operational/control tasks for programme/project activities.
    Establishes internal databases; sets up, files, stores and manages data and information relevant to the scope of programme/project activities.
    Arranges for formal closures of projects, final budget revision, transfer of equipment, clearance, publication and distribution of final report.
    Works with funding agencies in arranging financing modalities; obtains requisite clearances; ensures establishment of proper monitoring systems through scheduled reporting, review meetings and missions.
    Drafts budget and forecast based on submissions; prepares monitoring checklists, identifying stages of programme/project development, funding source, inputs by reviewing internal and external bodies, and follow-up actions required.
    Monitors budgetary commitments, including verification of charges and obligation commitment documents in UMOJA for all financial transactions; prepares periodic budget revisions and ensures appropriate resource allocations; reconciles accounts with amended budget; evaluates trends of financial implementation and makes necessary recommendations to line manager.
    Prepares newsletters on programme/project-related activities; drafts inputs for a wide range of documents/reports, briefings/debriefings, correspondence.
    Provides secretariat services to committees, ad hoc tasks forces; drafts and circulates agenda notes to members/participants; assembles background documentation; drafts minutes of the meeting; monitors follow-up actions.
    Supervises office support staff, including distribution and review of work assignments, training, and inputs to performance evaluation.
    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 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, independently assess, formulate recommendations and/or resolve a wide range of issues/problems, undertake research and gather information from standard sources and to work well with figures including ability to analyze and understand financial data. Ability to design information data bases from multiple sources into an integrated programme evaluation system. Ability to direct, supervise and train office support staff. Demonstrated ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given and discretion, resourcefulness and ability to deal proactively and tactfully with offices throughout the organization. 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 audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    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.

    Education

    High school diploma or equivalent is required. Additional technical training in a field related to administration is desirable.
    Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Services and related categories in the United Nations Secretariat. Successful passing of the Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) in English at the United Nations Headquarters (UNHQ), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), United Nations Office at Geneva (UNOG), United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) or International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) may be accepted in lieu of the GGST.
    The GGST is administered to applicants when required before the administration of a written assessment and/or interview.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in programme or project administration, technical cooperation or related area is required.
    Experience in using Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (SAP) or any other comparable Enterprise Resource Planning Software is required.
    Experience within the United Nations system or similar international organization is desirable.
    One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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