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  • Evaluation Consultant Term Eval of UNEP/GEF proj Chief of Service, Programme Management

    Evaluation Consultant Term Eval of UNEP/GEF proj Chief of Service, Programme Management

    Duties and Responsibilities
    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. This consultancy is located at Headquarters in the Evaluation Office which reports directly to the Executive Director. The consultant reports to the Evaluation Officer managing the project and the Director of the Evaluation Office (EO).

    The Project

    The Terminal Evaluation is undertaken at operational completion of the project to assess project performance (in terms of relevance, effectiveness and efficiency), and determine outcomes and impacts (actual and potential) stemming from the project, including their sustainability. The Evaluation has two primary purposes: (i) to provide evidence of results to meet accountability requirements, and (ii) to promote operational improvement, learning and knowledge sharing through results and lessons learned among UNEP and Nepal Agricultural Research Council, Nepal; Department of Agriculture (DoA); Local Initiatives for Biodiversity Research and Development (LIBIRD) Nepal; and Bioversity International, Italy. Therefore, the Evaluation will identify lessons of operational relevance for future project formulation and implementation, especially where a second phase of the project is being considered. Recommendations relevant to the whole house may also be identified during the evaluation process.

    In close consultation with the Evaluation Manager, the Evaluation Consultant will be responsible for the overall management of the Evaluation and timely provision of its outputs, data collection and analysis and report-writing. 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
    Academic Qualifications:

    A university degree (Bachelor’s) in environmental sciences, agriculture, international development, or other relevant sciences area is required, and an advanced degree (Master’s) in the same areas is desirable.

    Experience:

    A minimum of 10 years of professional experience is required. Experience in evaluation is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional or global programmes and using a Theory of Change approach; and a good/broad understanding of agrobiodiversity, food security, and climate change adaptation. Working knowledge of the UN system and specifically the work of UNEP is an added advantage.

    Language:

    For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement; knowledge of Nepali would be highly advantageous.

    DEADLINE: 22TH APRIL 2022

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  • Programme Management Officer, P4 Finance and Budget Officer, P3 Chief of Service, Chief Of Service, Programme Management [Temporary]

    Programme Management Officer, P4 Finance and Budget Officer, P3 Chief of Service, Chief Of Service, Programme Management [Temporary]

    This position supports UNEP’s work in relation to One Health. In March 2022 UNEP joined the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) and the World Health Organization (WHO) to form the Quadripartite Alliance for One Health. UNEP will specifically aim to strengthen the environmental dimensions of human and animal health and contribute to the joint objectives of the expanded One Health alliance and the Global Action Plan on One Health, which is currently under development. UNEP has also embarked, in partnership with seven other organizations, in a new Nature for Health Fund.
    Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Officer for One Health, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
    Responsibilities

    Develops, implements and evaluates assigned programmes/projects; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; ensures follow-up actions.
    Performs consulting assignments, in collaboration with the client, by planning facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
    Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
    Coordinates policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies,
    Generates survey initiatives; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
    Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications.
    Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations.
    Initiates and coordinates outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
    Leads and/or participates in large, complex field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries.
    Coordinates activities related to budget funding (programme/project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget).

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to One Health, EcoHealth, Planetary Health and other integrated approaches to health, particularly from the environmental angle, but complemented by a good understanding of the animal and public health aspects. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environment, ecosystem health, public health 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.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, on biodiversity, climate change and ecosystems or related area is required.
    At least three (3) years of international work experience is required.
    Experience working on interdisciplinary approaches to environment, including through one health approaches is desirable.
    Experience managing diverse teams is desirable.

    Languages

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

    Closing date 27 May 2022

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  • Curriculum Development Consulting Engagement

    Curriculum Development Consulting Engagement

    Eligibility and Timeline:
    Eligibility
    The following eligibility criteria shall apply:

    3-5 years of experiencing leading the development of experiential curriculum and training materials in African contexts
    Experience with learner centered and engaging content, ability to support design of engaging visuals to enhance participant learning
    Self-starter with a proven track record of delivering high quality curriculum and training deliverables on time
    Knowledge of positive youth development principles, AGYW and women’s programming and youth employment
    Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion concepts and approaches in the international development sector
    Demonstrated ability to lead consensus building during collaborative processes to achieve a final product
    Ability to facilitate and relate to stakeholders at multiple levels
    Attention to cultural/historical context in curriculum development
    If the applicant is a firm, the names of the leading project manager will have to be specified with confirming their availability for the study.
    If applying as a consortium or firm, the team must consist of consultants of African origin and any team with exclusively African team members is preferred.

    Activities:

    Review the curriculum sourcing and skills mapping completed for the project
    Gather open source curriculum to fill identified gaps
    Create a curriculum map and wireframe
    Assemble, edit, and develop (as needed) lesson plans while accounting for contextual adaptations; including AGYW and women (three age groups), ABYM (1-2 age groups),parent, microfinance client curricula, community leadership; content will cover social empowerment and economic empowerment
    Adapt and update facilitator manual
    During testing of curriculum, support feedback processes and complete adaptations recommended
    Support local contextualization in partnership with BRAC staff
    Support creation of an orientation for the curriculum delivery
    Upon curriculum completion, act in supportive role for appropriate content translations with hired external ranslators
    Organize curriculum to be accessible and allow for ease of version control

    Do-No-Harm Approach: As BRAC adheres to the do-no-harm principle, the potential risks to participants linked to this analysis and mitigation plans to overcome risks should be outlined.
    Reporting, performance assessment, and finance:
    The consultant will report to Regional Advisor for Youth Empowerment, BRAC International You will report to Regional Advisory for Youth Empowerment and work in close collaboration with the Associate Director of Education and Empowerment, Head of Youth Empowerment and Head of Programme, Accelerating Impact for Young Women as well as interact with multiple teams across the organization.
    The consultant’s performance will be assessed along the consultancy duration particularly the quality of work produced, their timely implementation, time commitment, and meeting the scope and objective of the task. Other conditions like incidental liability, intellectual property, non-disclosure policy, ethical standard and data protection protocol, and safeguarding policy will be applicable as per BRAC’s related policies.
    The maximum budget threshold is USD 42,000, payable in monthly installments upon submission of a work update and invoice indicating days worked per task and subject to approval by the Assignment Manager.
    The Consultant will be reimbursed for all reasonable travel and related expenses with prior approval by the Assignment Supervisor. The Consultant should provide a timely summary report of expenses on a monthly basis or as relevant – all expenditures must be supported by receipts or invoices to qualify for reimbursement.

    Application format
    The application must contain the following:Submission process and deadline:
    Proposals responding to the ToR should be sent electronically to: recruitmentafrica.bi@brac.net with the subject line “Consultant Development Specialist for BRAC International”.
    Applicants are required to identify and disclose any actual or potential Conflict of Interest. The deadline of the submission is 30 April 2022.
    All responses must be received on or before the date and time indicated above. All responses submitted after this date will not be accepted.

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    recruitmentafrica.bi@brac.net

  • Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation

    Evaluation Consultant for Terminal Evaluation

    Responsibilities
    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the United Nations systems designated entity for addressing environmental issues at the global and regional level. Its mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action. This consultancy is located at Headquarters in the Evaluation Office which reports directly to the Executive Director. The consultant reports to the Evaluation Officer managing the evaluation and the Director of the Evaluation Office.
    The Evaluation
    In line with the UNEP Evaluation Policy and the UNEP Programme Manual, the Terminal Evaluation is undertaken at operational completion of the project to assess project performance (in terms of relevance, effectiveness and efficiency), and determine outcomes and impacts (actual and potential) stemming from the project, including their sustainability. The Evaluation has two primary purposes: (i) to provide evidence of results to meet accountability requirements, and (ii) to promote operational improvement, learning and knowledge sharing through results and lessons learned among UNEP, GEF and the main project partners. Therefore, the Evaluation will identify lessons of operational relevance for future project formulation and implementation, especially where a second phase of the project is being considered. Recommendations relevant to the whole house may also be identified during the evaluation process.
    Countries targeted in this evaluation include projects in Serbia, Albania, Bangladesh, Madagascar, Kenya and Cuba. For this consultancy countries include projects in Serbia, Bangladesh (or Albania) and a brief evaluation synthesis of all countries participating in the evaluation portfolio.
    The Evaluation Consultant
    For this Evaluation, the Evaluation Team will consist of an Evaluation Consultant who will work under the overall responsibility of the Evaluation Office represented by an Evaluation Manager, in consultation with UNEP/GEF Task Managers, Fund Management Officers and Coordinator of Health and Productive Ecosystems Sub-programme.
    Specific Responsibilities
    In close consultation with the Evaluation Manager, the Evaluation Consultant will be responsible for the overall management of the evaluation and timely delivery of its outputs, data collection and analysis and report-writing. More specifically for each evaluation of the two projects the following process will be applied: Inception phase of the evaluation, including:

     conduct a 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 site selection for the evaluation mission;
     plan the evaluation schedule;
     prepare the inception report, incorporating comments received from the Evaluation Office.

    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, 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.
     keep the Task Manager/Project Manager informed of the evaluation progress and engage the Task Manager/Project Manager in discussions on evaluation findings throughout the evaluation process; and
     regularly report back to the Evaluation Office on progress and inform of any possible problems or issues encountered.

    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 Office on any issues requiring its attention and intervention.

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

    Academic Qualifications: A university degree in environmental sciences, international development or other relevant political or social sciences area is required. An advanced degree is desirable.
    Experience: A minimum of 8 years of technical / evaluation experience is required, preferably including evaluating large, regional or global research programmes and using a Theory of Change approach; and a good/broad understanding of Sustainable Land Management is desired.
    Working knowledge of development oriented organizations is an added advantage.
    Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this consultancy, fluency in oral and written English is a requirement

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    careers.un.org

  • Media Relations Officer Media Lead

    Media Relations Officer Media Lead

    The Role:
    Do you want to use your excellent news sense and comms skills to strengthen our fight for climate and gender justice?
    ActionAid International is the global secretariat of a federation of 45 country offices and programmes working for a world free from poverty and injustice. We’re looking for a Media Officer to join our communications and campaigns team as we prepare to launch a new global campaign for climate justice.
    As Media Officer, you’ll be joining a high-performing team, responsible for continuing to deliver significant increases in the quantity and quality of ActionAid’s global media coverage.
    An experienced PR professional or journalist, you’ll come armed with fresh, creative ideas about how we can engage journalists and become the go-to organisation for media reporting on our strategic priorities. Your expertise will support with the effective delivery of international media moments, linked to multi-country campaigns and core comms priorities, including climate justice and women’s rights.
    You’ll use your exceptional communication skills to build relationships and work closely with ActionAid countries to amplify their visibility and develop stories with both national and international significance.
    Who we’re looking for:

    Good experience in a media relations or communications role in an in-house press office/PR agency or as a journalist.
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to produce written work of high quality.
    Proven experience of liaising with journalists of all levels.
    Experience devising and producing successful proactive media campaigns, or equivalent high-profile work as a journalist.
    Excellent news sense and proven experience in identifying and promoting an engaging story.
    Experience using media monitoring services (e.g. Cision, Vuelio) with the degree of proficiency required to run reports and provide others with basic training

    PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
    Education and Qualifications

    Bachelor’s degree in the field of English, journalism, communications, marketing creative writing, technical writing or information management.

    Essential Experience

    Good  experience in a media relations or communications role in an in-house press office/PR agency or as a journalist
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English to produce written work of high quality
    Proven experience of liaising with journalists of all
    Experience devising and producing successful proactive media campaigns, or equivalent high-profile work as a
    Excellent news sense and proven experience in identifying and promoting an engaging
    Experience using media monitoring services (e.g., Lexis Nexis, Meltwater) with the degree of proficiency required to run reports and provide others with basic

    Essential Knowledge 

    Excellent knowledge and experience in implementing media strategies
    Understanding of development, social justice and/or women’s rights issues, civil society activism and effective campaigning.

    Essential Skills

    Excellent decision-making skills and demonstrated experience in crisis management.
    Ability to work in a multicultural context and manage remote working relationships.
    Collaborative working style and proven ability to navigate difference perspectives and work effectively in a complex organisation.
    Entrepreneurial and determined; sees opportunities where others see problems. 
    Excellent writer/editor – including press releases, features, opinion pieces, letters to editor and blogs – particularly under tight deadlines.
    Demonstrable stakeholder management skills.
    Ability to work well under pressure and to meet tight
    Positive attitude, and the desire and ability to achieve
    Detail and audience oriented with good multitasking and organisational
    Ability to travel when necessary to member countries to develop stories and other media
    Happy to be part of on call rota to deal with urgent media  enquiries and emergencies out of hours and

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  • Media Lead

    Media Lead

    ROLE OVERVIEW
    Plays an entrepreneurial and strategic role in driving significant increases in the quantity and quality of ActionAid’s global media coverage.
    AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES

    Strategic Impact and contribution
    Lead and enable federation wide digital transformation
    Leading on strategy and planning for all global media moments linked to multi-country campaigns, major report launches, emergencies, journalist trips.
    Lead an impact review of campaign publications and deliver a new global framework for hard-hitting media briefings and newsworthy reports which drive public opinion, campaign actions and brand awareness.
    Lead on the design and implementation of a new annual flagship campaign product or report that delivers hard-hitting policy demands to new and diverse audiences and improves the brand recognition of the federation both globally and nationally.
    Working with countries and with Global Secretariat (GS) campaign, policy and programmes colleagues to amplify our visibility and voice on stories with both global and national significance, including through maximising reactive opportunities; overseeing and managing social media channels, key messages for spokespeople and working closely with the Digital Content Lead to ensure a coherent external brand.

    System, Policies and Procedures, and Product Management

    Periodically review key media management systems including media monitoring and impact, global media sovereignty agreements, emergency communicatons protocols, with a view to improving processes, efficiencies and maintaining strong, geographically remote relationships with colleagues across the federation.
    Conduct in house media training for all identified spokespeople, briefing them specifically on key messages and risks ahead of interviews.

    Issue Resolutions, Crisis/Risk Management

    Leads social media listening and media monitoring and implements efficient systems of escalating potential crisis issues.
    Working within a crisis team when necessary as lead media and social media strategist within the context of a crisis response.
    Deputises for the Head of Campaigns and Communications in crisis management as necessary.
    Delivers in house crisis management training on requests.
    Leads on the drafting of holding or reactive statements in conjunction with crisis management team.
    Actively promotes and upholds our Safety, Health and Environmental Affairs (SHEA) safeguarding policies with all researchers, journalists, photographers, content gathering teams and editors.
    Communications, Influencing, and Coordination

    Media relations Strategy and Delivery

    developing and supporting high quality and responsive media work for the federation
    Play a key role in developing ActionAid’s global communications strategy, supporting the Head of Communications and Communications; and lead on delivering the media elements of this strategy, including driving significant increases in the quantity and quality of our global media coverage.
    Work closely with Political and Programme Strategy and Campaigns colleagues on the planning of advocacy events, research reports and campaign
    Lead on strategy and planning for global media moments linked to multi-country campaigns, major report launches, journalist trips etc., and provide strategic communications input during the early planning of advocacy events, research reports, campaign actions etc.
    Proactively identify (and where necessary help develop) strong stories and reactive communications opportunities and coordinate across the federation to ensure they are effectively delivered and exploited.
    Develop and pitch story ideas to international media outlets and coordinate with members to pitch to national outlets that have global reach and influence.
    Respond to international media enquiries, working with relevant national or international communications, programme, policy or fundraising staff.
    Work with ActionAid members and the Digital Content Lead to maximise impact of media stories and multimedia content across the federationstories and multimedia content across the federation and all platforms.
    Work with the Campaigns Lead and Head of Programmes to ensure campaign and policy advocacy materials are newsworthy and shareable.
    Work with the Public Fundraising Lead and Campaigns Lead to ensure our media strategies drive supporter engagement and growth.

    Managing AAI’s social media channels

    Line manage the Web and Social Media Officer to oversee AAI’s social media channels and ensure high quality social content packs are shared with the federation comms list during key media moments, emergencies and campaigns.
    Sign off all content for social media, including daily posts to share news and AA generated content.
    Provide key messaging for use as social media messaging.
    Work closely with the Digital Content Lead to feedback and sign off graphics, video and image-led digital content for federation-wide use.

    Content generation – Proactively support the development of quality content 

    Work closely with Digital Content Lead and any GS commissioning party to oversee and develop briefs for content gathering trips that meet media and social media priorities.
    Support ActionAid members to improve editorial quality and consistency in line with ActionAid’s brand and core messages.
    Monitor developments in media and communications and proactively propose solutions to innovate and improve ways of working on communication within the federation and increase external profile and impact.
    When necessary travel to member countries to develop stories and other media materials, to respond to urgent media opportunities or risks, or to facilitate international media trips.
    Working with countries to amplify their visibility and voice on stories with both global and national significance, including through maximising reactive opportunities.

    People Management

    Ensure adherence and delivery of AAI Talent Management for Media team including recruitment, selection, retention, development and succession planning.
    Conduct probation, performance management  of staff under line management according to HR timelines ensuring high performing staff.
    Contribute to the functional and general management of the team, in support of the senior leadership team taking a whole GS and Federation perspective.
    Develop a team culture that values collaboration internally, cross functionally and in partnership with countries.
    Deputise for the Head of Campaigns and Communications
    Delivery on functional prorities

    Capacity–building – Develop and enhance media capacity across the federation

    Deliver specialist media advice and support for Global Secretariat teams and member countries, focusing on sharing and strengthening skills in strategic areas that are critical to achieving our global communications goals, and/or that will increase our collective ability to innovate and stay ahead of the curve in media work.
    Deliver media training to Country Directors and other relevant staff ahead of important press interviews.
    Engage with Country communications & media staff to help further develop and promote protocols on media sovereignty.
    Pitching directly to international media outlets and working with members to coordinate pitches to national outlets with global influence.

    Overseeing and managing social media channels.

    Increase the quality and quantity of AAI’s social media reach.
    Oversee and support the Web and Social Media Officer to deliver digital enageement strategies for key moments and campaigns.
    Input into and provide the first round of sign off for web copy and social posts.
    Support the Web and Social Media Officer to build relationships with key country colleagues.
    Support the Digital Content lead in the delivery of an external digital content strategy which strongly aligns to our agree brand values and mission on a coherent and powerful way.

    Managing Media Relations work

    Increase the quality and quantity of AAI’s media coverage.
    Oversee and support the Media Relations Officer to deliver media strategies for key moments and campaigns.
    Input into and provide the first round of sign off for statements, press releases, blogs and op eds.
    Support Media Relations Officer to build relationships with key country colleagues.
    Lead on strategic direction of the global media team.

    PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
    Education and Qualifications

    BA degree in journalism, communications or relevant fields.

    Essential Experience

    Substantial experience in media relations or communications role, ideally in an international or INGO context.
    Keen news sense and proven experience to identify and promote an engaging story.
    Good experience of devising, coaching, advising or delivering media training either remotely and face to face.
    Track record of creating and driving media strategies to increase profile.
    Experience living and working in more than one country.

    Essential Knowledge

    Excellent knowledge and experience of developing media strategies
    Understanding of development, social justice and/or women’s rights issues, civil society activism and effective campaigning.

    Essential Skills

    Excellent decision-making skills, and demonstrated experience in crisis management.
    Proven capacity to inspire and motivate a diverse team;
    Ability to work in a multicultural context and manage remote working relationships.
    Collaborative working style and proven ability to navigate difference perspectives and work effectively in a complex organisation.
    Entrepreneurial and determined; sees opportunities where others see problems. 
    Excellent writer/editor – including press releases, features, opinion pieces, letters to editor and blogs – particularly under tight deadlines.
    Demonstrable stakeholder management skills.
    Thrives under pressure, able to meet tight deadlines and exercise judgement in managing multiple priorities.
    Willingness to travel and on occasion at short notice
    A commitment to working out of hours and at weekends/public holidays when required, including taking part in out-of-office media cover.

    Language Requirements

    Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
    Proficiency in another language is desirable

    People Management Responsibilities

    Coaches team members (at least three) in skills; leads, schedules, allocates and monitors work

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    al.bamboohr.com

  • Humanitarian Fundraising Specialist Roving Security Humanitarian Operations Specialist

    Humanitarian Fundraising Specialist Roving Security Humanitarian Operations Specialist

    The Role:
    This is an exciting opportunity for a Humanitarian Fundraising specialist who wants to help people harness their own power to achieve a feminist, just, green transition in the 45 countries where ActionAid works.
    You will lead in securing resilience funding opportunities and providing strategic humanitarian funding support for a variety of humanitarian programmes and projects in different locations. You will provide funding direction in line with the humanitarian and resilience commitments in ActionAid’s 2018-2028 strategy “Action for Global Justice”. This includes development of ActionAid’s humanitarian and resilience fundraising strategy, identifying new donors, managing existing donor relationships with the International Humanitarian and Resilience (IHART) team, ensuring that donor compliance requirements are met and facilitating the development of new programme designs and proposal. You will work closely with ActionAid countries where humanitarian assistance is required, prioritizing Red & Orange Alert emergencies, protracted crisis including preparedness / Disaster Risk Reduction ( DRR) and will build links with international and regional funding leads. Further, you will work closely with a wide range of external and internal stakeholders to secure sustainable funding for the Feminist Humanitarian Network (FHN) as well as facilitating the internal and external uptake of feminist funding policies that support shifting the power and funding to women’s and young people’s organisations and networks. You will represent ActionAid in humanitarian funding/programme fora, working groups and other meetings in support of global, regional and national humanitarian and resilience fundraising. You will support countries, partners and allies to develop humanitarian fundraising strategies as relevant and appropriate and lead on staff and partner capacity strengthening on all aspects of humanitarian fundraising as required.
    Who we’re looking for:

    With significant experience in in a similar role preferably in a multi-country setting, you should also have demonstratable experience in the areas of working with humanitarian fundraising across contexts and experience in securing and managing funds from major humanitarian institutional donors and other philanthropies.
    You should also have strong commitment to ActionAid’s values and ethos, including ActionAid’s feminist leadership principles.
    You should have knowledge and practical application of strengthening capacity of individuals and teams in humanitarian fundraising. You should have significant experience of multi-donor budget development and financial management.
    You should also have strong planning skills and sound skills in capacity strengthening in relation to fundraising and humanitarian programme development. You should have highly developed interpersonal, influencing and relationship skills. It is vital that you have the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple tasks to tight deadlines across time zones and for a variety of internal and external audiences

    What we offer:
    ActionAid is committed to providing a welcoming, supportive workplace where we recognise a job well done, encourage close collaboration and sharing power, and where safeguarding standards and feminist leadership are exemplified everywhere. At ActionAid, you can look forward to a fair compensation package and a flexible working environment, including

    A workplace that embraces intersectional feminist principles
    Generous maternity, paternity and adoption pay

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  • Marine Ecosystem Management & Ocean Governance National

    Marine Ecosystem Management & Ocean Governance National

    Responsibilities
    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. UNEP administers the Nairobi Convention for the Protection, Management and Development of Coastal and Marine Environment of the Western Indian Ocean. The Contracting Parties to the Convention are Comoros, France (Reunion), Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Seychelles, Somalia, South Africa and United Republic of Tanzania.
    The Nairobi Convention, in executing the project on the “Western Indian Ocean Large Marine Ecosystems Strategic Action Programme Policy Harmonisation and Institutional Reforms (SAPPHIRE) requires a highly motivated national consultant, to work with the Project Coordinator on the technical management of the Project.
    Objective of the Consultancy
    To undertake various activities focusing on enhancing ecosystem-based management of the resources of the WIO Large Marine Ecosystems, improved ocean governance in the WIO, and enhanced regional and national responses to threats such as oil spills.
    Duties and 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:

     Organize the technical components and write a report on a national validation workshop for Blue Economy study in Kenya.
     Work with countries and partners in the development of new project proposals for additional funding under the SAPPHIRE project
     Organize the technical components and write a progress report on a training programme on the implementation of regional ecosystem monitoring indicators and framework.
     Organize the technical components and write a report on leadership training in the WIO region.
     Work with partners and national representatives in updating National Oil Spill Contingency Plans (where necessary).
     Travel to the field to monitor progress in the implementation of demonstration projects and prepare reports as required.
     Work with focal points and partners in development of sensitivity maps in the project countries (where necessary).
     Organize the technical components and write a report on a regional meeting on oil spill response and coordination.
     Work with partners on development of at least two technical studies to support the Ocean Governance Strategy development process.
     Organize the technical components and write a progress report on a training programme on implementation of Marine Spatial Planning strategic framework.

    Qualifications/special skills
    Academic Qualifications:

    Advanced university degree (a Master’s degree or equivalent) is required in Marine Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources Management or similar disciplines. A first level degree with two additional years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

    Experience: Experience :

    A minimum of 3 years of professional experience is required; experience working in a multidisciplinary environment and demonstrated broad understanding of developmental matters in the WIO region is required; working on regional marine and coastal-related projects at a technical level; development/review of proposals for small-scale interventions in coastal ecosystem conservation, natural resources management (ecosystem management, climate change, community engagement, water resource management etc.); working with different stakeholders at both strategic and technical levels is desirable. Demonstrated ability to produce quality products in a timely manner and working knowledge of the Western Indian Ocean (WIO) region and experience of working with the Governments of the WIO region would be desirable. Demonstrated competency in excellent scientific/technical writing and consistency in critical writing and review of documents and ability to work within very short timelines and with minimum supervision will be an added advantage.

    Language: English and French are the official working languages of the United Nations. For this position fluency in both oral and written English is required. Knowledge in French is an added advantage

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    careers.un.org

  • Chief Digital Officer, D1 Finance and Budget Assistant, G6 Marine Ecosystem Management & Ocean Governance National Consultant Administration Officer (UN Reforms).

    Chief Digital Officer, D1 Finance and Budget Assistant, G6 Marine Ecosystem Management & Ocean Governance National Consultant Administration Officer (UN Reforms).

    A key role in delivering UNEP’s digital transformation change management process is the Chief Digital Officer (CDO). The CDO provides leadership for and support to UNEP’s digital transformation in line with the Medium-Term Strategy 2022-2025 and the Programme of Work 2022-2023. The CDO leads the Digital Accelerator Lab, which, drawing from several experts, will act as an internal centre of excellence to deliver rapid “on-demand” digital expertise, training and advisory services to the UNEP divisions and regions. The CDO will also lead the Digital Accelerator Network, which connects all UNEP staff under the Digital Transformation Sub-programme. As a digital champion in the organization, the CDO energizes and supports staff and their respective offices in transforming and enabling UNEP digitally.
    The CDO reports to the Executive Director and is a member of the UNEP Senior Management Team to ensure strategic alignment and direct engagement with corporate priorities. The CDO will also work closely with the Chief of Enterprise Solutions and the Subprogramme Coordinator for Digital Transformations to ensure that information technology structures and systems for UNEP are responsive to business needs and strategic priorities. The CDO also works closely with senior managers and staff across the organization, driving the implementation of the UNEP Digital Transformation objectives in a collaborative and participatory approach. The CDO will act as a vice chair of the UNEP data governance group together with the Director of the Science Division allowing for prioritization of the investments based on the needs of strategic priorities the organization.
    This post is located in UNEP’s Executive Office, at the Nairobi duty station.
    Under the overall guidance of the Executive Director, the incumbent will be responsible for the following functions:
    Strategic vision and coordination of UNEP’s digital transformation:

    Provide strategic guidance to the implementation of UNEP’s digital transformation.
    Further develop UNEPs digital transformation strategy outlining concrete priority areas for the use of digital innovations to enhance the accountability, efficiency, results-orientation, and responsiveness of programs.
    Develop a strategic framework for a human-centered and sustainable digital transformation, which outlines both the opportunities and potential risks (i.e., data protection, privacy) of leveraging digital technologies for sustainable development.
    Maintain an agile and iterative digital transformation workplan across all divisions and regions as well as coordinate its implementation including supporting the design of initiatives related to internal digital transformation, including progress monitoring and consolidated reporting of results.
    Keep abreast of innovations and emerging applications of digital technologies to support their testing, validation, and scaling in UNEP while ensuring synergies are built between different work processes.
    Serve as a member of UNEP’s Senior Management Team and other related forums to ensure programmatic, policy, external relations, operational, and other activities are fully supported by appropriate digital technologies.
    Provision of strategic advice and support to the Executive Office and Senior Management Team of UNEP in relation to transforming UNEP’s business model through digital technologies.
    Streamline digital strategies across the organization linked to science and communications in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Scientist and the Director of Communications respectively.

    Lead the implementation process for UNEP internal Digital Transformation pathway:

    Serve as the digital champion and lead for implementation of a series of high-level lighthouse programs that leverage digital transformations as a key enabler for sustainability and climate action.
    Develop an open innovation program, that leverage innovation processes, (i.e., hackathons, challenges, prizes) to identify, co-design and accelerate innovative digital solutions for environmental protection and climate action.
    Support the work of the Chief of Enterprise Services to ensure that UNEP’s digital enterprise architecture has the requisite capacities and resources to enable achievement of the Digital Transformation outcomes.
    Co-lead the internal governance mechanism supporting data, ICT and Digital Transformation efforts of UNEP. Work with internal stakeholders to continually optimize digital governance and decision-making processes as the business context and technology landscape changes.
    Act as a trusted technical advisor to Divisional and Regional Directors, and other senior staff of UNEP as they set about digitally transforming their respective areas of work.
    Use change management expertise and an end-to-end understanding of the digital value chain to coach project teams on driving enterprise change and internal collaboration.
    Oversee the Digital Acceleration Lab that will take the lead in the development, testing and rapid prototyping of technological solutions and platforms based on business needs identifies within UNEP and its partners.
    Manage the financial resources assigned to the internal Digital Transformation pathway workplan.

    Advocacy, engagement and partnerships:

    Represent UNEP in relevant forums and events related to digital transformation and digital technologies to raise the profile of the organization and support for its work.
    In close cooperation with divisions and regional offices, forge public-private partnerships with external actors supportive of UNEP’s mission and capable of advancing UNEP’s digital transformation objectives.
    Ensure donor engagement, partnership, and resource mobilization for the implementation of the internal Digital Transformation pathway, including from the private sector and relevant foundations.
    Liaise with digital and ICT experts in the broader UN family to build coordinated efforts towards digital transformation, in line with the Secretary General’s Strategy on New Technologies, the Secretary General’s Digital Cooperation Roadmap, the Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES) and the planned Digital Compact.
    Develop strategic partnerships with private sector (leading ICT companies, digital start-ups and tech4good programs) for the co-design of highly innovative, citizen-centered tech solutions for environmental protection and climate action.

    Knowledge management and technical advice:

    Supports the development of innovative learning programs for UNEP personnel on digital innovations, sustainability, and the intersection between digital and green transformation.
    Build from the distributed knowledge of UNEP staff and their experience of developing, adapting, and applying digital solutions so as to develop an organization wide source of information for digital transformation.
    Provide thought leadership on how digital technologies can transform UNEP’s work including policy, programming, operations, and advocacy and external relations.
    Engage with the broader UN Development System to bolster knowledge, debate and discussion on how digital transformation can support achievement of respective organizational mandates. Document and share UNEP experience in this area and through appropriate inter-agency forums.
    In close collaboration with Corporate Services Division, empower UNEP colleagues to build skills and knowledge in the area of digital transformation.
    Supports the mainstreaming of a “digital way of working” culture via best practice/peer examples and innovative approaches to addressing complex issues around people, process, and implementation methods to operationalize shared capabilities between business and technology.
    Convene an informal digital champions group of UNEP personnel committed to driving forward the digital transformation vision as a new community of practice.

    Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Expert knowledge of and digital transformation issues. Demonstrated capabilities as evident from published papers and experience programming, assessments, and provision of advice, as well as work experience in the policy domain. Familiarity with issues of relevance to both developing and developed countries and at different scales from global to local. 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.
    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.
    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 (Masters or equivalent) in Information and Communication Technology, Informatics, Management Information System, Computer Science, Business, Management, environmental science, or related disciplines is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of innovation, green technology, digital strategies, organizational management, digital change management, corporate ICT services is required.
    A minimum of five (5) years of strategic and managerial experience at a senior level and in managing complex processes and portfolios is required.
    Experience in identifying/developing and applying digital solutions to an organization’s (either public or private sector), business challenges, with demonstrated application of new technologies to one or more business areas is required.
    Experience in forming partnerships in the field of digital technologies to advance organizational objectives is required.
    Experience in undertaking change management and culture change activities to support an organization’s transformation is desirable.
    Experience working with the United Nations Common System or other international organizations is desirable.
    Direct experience in implementing digital transformation programs across different sectors in developing countries is desirable.

    Languages

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

    Closing date 6 May 2022

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  • Chief Digital Officer

    Chief Digital Officer

    Responsibilities
    Strategic vision and coordination of UNEP’s digital transformation:

     Provide strategic guidance to the implementation of UNEP’s digital transformation.
     Further develop UNEPs digital transformation strategy outlining concrete priority areas for the use of digital innovations to enhance the accountability, efficiency, results-orientation, and responsiveness of programs.
     Develop a strategic framework for a human-centered and sustainable digital transformation, which outlines both the opportunities and potential risks (i.e., data protection, privacy) of leveraging digital technologies for sustainable development.
     Maintain an agile and iterative digital transformation workplan across all divisions and regions as well as coordinate its implementation including supporting the design of initiatives related to internal digital transformation, including progress monitoring and consolidated reporting of results.
     Keep abreast of innovations and emerging applications of digital technologies to support their testing, validation, and scaling in UNEP while ensuring synergies are built between different work processes.
     Serve as a member of UNEP’s Senior Management Team and other related forums to ensure programmatic, policy, external relations, operational, and other activities are fully supported by appropriate digital technologies.
     Provision of strategic advice and support to the Executive Office and Senior Management Team of UNEP in relation to transforming UNEP’s business model through digital technologies.
     Streamline digital strategies across the organization linked to science and communications in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Scientist and the Director of Communications respectively.

    Lead the implementation process for UNEP internal Digital Transformation pathway:

     Serve as the digital champion and lead for implementation of a series of high-level lighthouse programs that leverage digital transformations as a key enabler for sustainability and climate action.
     Develop an open innovation program, that leverage innovation processes, (i.e., hackathons, challenges, prizes) to identify, co-design and accelerate innovative digital solutions for environmental protection and climate action.
     Support the work of the Chief of Enterprise Services to ensure that UNEP’s digital enterprise architecture has the requisite capacities and resources to enable achievement of the Digital Transformation outcomes.
     Co-lead the internal governance mechanism supporting data, ICT and Digital Transformation efforts of UNEP. Work with internal stakeholders to continually optimize digital governance and decision-making processes as the business context and technology landscape changes.
     Act as a trusted technical advisor to Divisional and Regional Directors, and other senior staff of UNEP as they set about digitally transforming their respective areas of work.
     Use change management expertise and an end-to-end understanding of the digital value chain to coach project teams on driving enterprise change and internal collaboration.
     Oversee the Digital Acceleration Lab that will take the lead in the development, testing and rapid prototyping of technological solutions and platforms based on business needs identifies within UNEP and its partners.
     Manage the financial resources assigned to the internal Digital Transformation pathway workplan.

    Advocacy, engagement and partnerships:

     Represent UNEP in relevant forums and events related to digital transformation and digital technologies to raise the profile of the organization and support for its work.
     In close cooperation with divisions and regional offices, forge public-private partnerships with external actors supportive of UNEP’s mission and capable of advancing UNEP’s digital transformation objectives.
     Ensure donor engagement, partnership, and resource mobilization for the implementation of the internal Digital Transformation pathway, including from the private sector and relevant foundations.
     Liaise with digital and ICT experts in the broader UN family to build coordinated efforts towards digital transformation, in line with the Secretary General’s Strategy on New Technologies, the Secretary General’s Digital Cooperation Roadmap, the Coalition for Digital Environmental Sustainability (CODES) and the planned Digital Compact.
     Develop strategic partnerships with private sector (leading ICT companies, digital start-ups and tech4good programs) for the co-design of highly innovative, citizen-centered tech solutions for environmental protection and climate action.

    Knowledge management and technical advice:

     Supports the development of innovative learning programs for UNEP personnel on digital innovations, sustainability, and the intersection between digital and green transformation.
     Build from the distributed knowledge of UNEP staff and their experience of developing, adapting, and applying digital solutions so as to develop an organization wide source of information for digital transformation.
     Provide thought leadership on how digital technologies can transform UNEP’s work including policy, programming, operations, and advocacy and external relations.
     Engage with the broader UN Development System to bolster knowledge, debate and discussion on how digital transformation can support achievement of respective organizational mandates. Document and share UNEP experience in this area and through appropriate inter-agency forums.
     In close collaboration with Corporate Services Division, empower UNEP colleagues to build skills and knowledge in the area of digital transformation.
     Supports the mainstreaming of a “digital way of working” culture via best practice/peer examples and innovative approaches to addressing complex issues around people, process, and implementation methods to operationalize shared capabilities between business and technology.
     Convene an informal digital champions group of UNEP personnel committed to driving forward the digital transformation vision as a new community of practice.

    Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
    Competencies
    PROFESSIONALISM: Expert knowledge of and digital transformation issues. Demonstrated capabilities as evident from published papers and experience programming, assessments, and provision of advice, as well as work experience in the policy domain. Familiarity with issues of relevance to both developing and developed countries and at different scales from global to local. 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.
    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.
    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 (Masters or equivalent) in Information and Communication Technology, Informatics, Management Information System, Computer Science, Business, Management, environmental science, or related disciplines is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible work experience in the field of innovation, green technology, digital strategies, organizational management, digital change management, corporate ICT services is required.
    A minimum of five (5) years of strategic and managerial experience at a senior level and in managing complex processes and portfolios is required.
    Experience in identifying/developing and applying digital solutions to an organization’s (either public or private sector), business challenges, with demonstrated application of new technologies to one or more business areas is required.
    Experience in forming partnerships in the field of digital technologies to advance organizational objectives is required.
    Experience in undertaking change management and culture change activities to support an organization’s transformation is desirable.
    Experience working with the United Nations Common System or other international organizations is desirable.
    Direct experience in implementing digital transformation programs across different sectors in developing countries is desirable.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org