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  • Evaluation Officer

    Evaluation Officer

    This post is located in the Evaluation Office, a part of the Office of the Executive Director at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Senior Evaluation Officer in the Evaluation Office (EO), the incumbent will:
    Responsibilities
    Contribute to all major activities within the Evaluation Office. He/She will organize and manage project level evaluations, play a lead role in the organization and management of selected higher level and strategic evaluations. He/She will regularly track compliance with evaluation recommendations and make substantive contributions to corporate evaluation activities and products as follows:

    Make substantive contributions to biennial evaluation plans based on organizational priorities, mandates and previous evaluation reports.
    Manage and provide substantive analytical contributions to all types of evaluation conducted by the Evaluation Office including: Evaluation of the UNEP Medium-Term Strategy, Formative Evaluations of the UNEP Programme of Work, Thematic Sub-Programme Evaluations, portfolio and project level evaluations. Ensure evaluation processes comply with United Nations Evaluation Group (UNEG) Norms and Standards and the requirements set out in the UNEP Prgramme Manual. Works collaboratively with evaluation professionals from other UN agencies when joint evaluations are undertaken.
    Develop new evaluation methods, processes and approaches and design standard Terms of Reference for all types of evaluation. Review standard UNEP procedures for evaluation and make suggestions for improvement, where applicable
    Identify internationally credible evaluation consultants, review credentials and make recommendations to the Evaluation Director for their selection. Prepare detailed evaluation budgets and timelines, inform consultant team members of required scope and quality of deliverables ensuring negotiated agreements on consultant remuneration comply with UN rules. Manage, oversee and provide quality assurance for work undertaken by highly qualified and experienced international consultant evaluators. Provide advice on evaluation methods approaches and processes; review and assess the quality of evaluation deliverables, capture stakeholder views on them and provide constructive feedback to facilitate finalization of evaluation deliverables, ensuring all aspects of the evaluation TORs are fulfilled.
    Peer review evaluation inception reports and draft evaluation reports being managed by other Evaluation Office staff, and provide informal professional advice to P3, Junior Professional Officers (JPO), Individual Contractors and General Service staff (GS).
    Ensure that evaluation recommendations are; based on sound evidence, are actionable, verifiable and feasible, and are aimed to improve project, programme or organisational performance. Monitor the implementation of evaluation recommendations, and make formal assessment of compliance at six monthly intervals.
    Provide substantive analyses for inclusion in the Biennial Evaluation Synthesis Report. Prepare periodic evaluation progress reports and take the lead on selected Evaluation Office Management / Special Studies for publication.
    Provide advice and support to broader corporate planning and management processes with findings and recommendations from evaluation studies.
    Perform other duties as required.

    Competencies

    Professionalism: Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of all aspects of evaluation. Proven conceptual and analytical skills and the ability to understand technical documents and write evaluation reports. 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: Ability to research write, speak clearly, intelligibly and effectively in the English language. Ability to communication intelligently and both technical and lay persons, good interpersonal and oral communication skills, including the ability to present sensitive issues/positions, including the ability to present sensitive issues/positions and prepare reports on short notice.
    Teamwork: Ability to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Proven ability to work collaboratively to achieve organizations and/or collective goals.
    Education
    Advanced university degree (Masters or equivalent) in the field of environment-related Sciences, Development Studies, Economics or Social Sciences. 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 years of progressively responsible work experience in project and programme evaluation or related area is required.
    Substantive work experience in international settings is desirable.
    Professional experience in developing countries is desirable.

    Languages
    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
    Assessment
    Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position will include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
    Appointment against this post is for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.

    The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.

    Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.

    Individual contractors and consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered.

    All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link.
     
    United Nations Considerations
    According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

    Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

    Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.

    The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org

  • Campaigns and Communications Officer

    Campaigns and Communications Officer

    Directorate/Cluster: Programmes & Global Engagement
    Location: London, Nairobi, Johannesburg
    Duration: Maternity Cover – Fixed Term (3 days a week) until December 2020
    GS Pay Grade: C/Local Terms and Conditions of employment will apply**
    ActionAid International seeks an experienced Campaigns and Communications Officer who will report to the International Project Coordinator. The ideal candidate will be responsible to effectively implement campaign, advocacy and communications plans for the multi-country Norad-funded Tax Justice and Gender Responsive Public Education projects as well as support the development of campaign, capacity, alliance and advocacy budgets and budget tracking.
    Responsibilities

    Support development of, coordinate, manage and deliver campaign actions, events and advocacy activities in order to meet agreed organisational and project specific objectives and targets;
    Work with ActionAid member countries and other Global Secretariat stakeholders to ensure effective ownership of these activities;
    Support project countries with their project-related advocacy, communication and campaign plans to ensure delivery on project objectives, are linked to organisational strategic priorities and meet country teams’ needs;
    Work with designers, translators, printers to create attractive campaign materials to support NORAD national project countries and regional and international advocacy;
    Work with the Global Engagement Team, Project Coordinator and MEL & Research Coordinator to contribute to the organisation’s knowledge and learning campaigns culture; and
    Liaises with project countries to ensure ActionAid and key partner social media spaces are regularly used for sharing content such as blogs, photos and videos. Writes or share blogs and tweets, etc. where requested.

    Required Skills and Qualifications

    Relevant Bachelors degree; A Masters degree would be an added advantage.
    Previous involvement in campaigning actions and campaign or communications planning.
    Experience of undertaking research, fact-checks, and writing for an external audience.
    Strong written and spoken English.

    ActionAid values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all groups. Should you not have received feedback on your application within two months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We reserve the right to withdraw any of our vacancies at any time. Agency candidates will not be considered.

    Apply via :

    al.bamboohr.com

  • Senior Administrative Assistant

    Senior Administrative Assistant

    This position is located in UNEP, Human Resources Section, Corporate Services Division, Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Chief, Human Resources Section, the Administrative Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
    Responsibilities
    Human Resources:
    Coordinates various actions related to the administration of the unit’s human resource activities, e.g., recruitment, placement, promotion, relocation, performance appraisal, job classification reviews, separation of staff members, training etc. ensuring consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.
    Liaises with central administration /executive services as required.
    Oversees the maintenance of vacancy announcement files and keeps track of status of vacancy announcements.
    Provides advice and answers general queries on classification procedures and processes. Provides information and advice to staff/consultants with respect to conditions of service, duties and responsibilities, and privileges and entitlements under the Staff Rules and Regulations.
    Provides expert assistance in the preparation and development of the unit’s work programme and budget.
    Provides support to the Chief of HR in diverse matters as required.
    Data Generation and Analysis:
    Generates human resources data for use in various HR analysis/planning including work force and successional planning,
    Supports the development of a monitoring systems for the score card on the Key Performance Indicators for recruitment processes.
    Provides development of human resources data analysis.
    Collects data from relevant databases and prepares customized financial reports. Provides assistance in the review, and preparation of the medium-term plan
    and its revisions.
    Monitors staffing tables for a variety of human resource activities, e.g., appointments, retirement, expiration of appointments, reassignments, transfer and movement of staff.
    Budget and Finance:
    Reviews, analyses and assists in the finalization of cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements from departments/offices at headquarters and in the field, including programmatic aspects; ensures compliance with the medium-term plan and other legislative mandates.
    Assists managers in the elaboration of resource requirements for budget submissions. Monitors budget implementation /expenditures and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary.
    Reviews requisitions for goods and services to ensure (a) correct objects of expenditure have been charged, and (b) availability of funds.
    Monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
    Assists in the preparation of budget performance submissions. Assists in finalization of budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
    General Administration:
    Provides guidance, training and daily supervision to other general service staff in the area of responsibility.
    Coordinates extensively with service units and liaises frequently with internal team members both at Headquarters and in the field. Performs other related administrative duties, as required (e.g., monitoring accounts and payment to vendors and individual contractors for services, physical space planning and the identification of office technology needs and maintenance of equipment, software and systems, organize and coordinate seminars, conferences and translations).
    Assists with day-today administration of contracts between the UN and external contractors for outsourced services. Audits the contractors’ invoices against the goods and services provided by the contractor and approved by the UN.
    Processes the payment of contractors’ invoices and monitor payments. Prepares and processes all UN forms and permissions for contractual and work Unit, Section or Service UN staff, including: UN grounds passes, property passes.
    Perform other related duties, as assigned.
    Competencies
    PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to perform a broad range of administrative functions, e.g. budget/work programme, human resources, Business Intelligence data generation and analysis, database management, etc. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. 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.
    CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems. Keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects. Meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
    PLANNING AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
    Education
    High school diploma or equivalent is required. Must have passed the United Nations Administrative Support Assessment Test (ASAT) at Headquarters or an equivalent locally-administered test at Offices Away from Headquarters. Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Service category in the United Nations Secretariat. Having passed the Administrative Assessment Support Test (ASAT) in English at Headquarters, ECA, ESCWA, UNOG, UNOV, ICTR, or ICTY may be recognized in place of the GGST, pending confirmation of validity. Applicants who have not passed the GGST at the time of application may be invited for the test after submitting an application.
    Work Experience
    Ten (10) years of experience in administrative services, finance, accounting, audit, human resources or related area is required.
    Experience in data management and analysis in platforms such as the Business Intelligence is required.
    Work experience in using Enterprise Resource Planning systems, specifically Systems and Application Platform (Umoja) for human resources functions, data generation, and procurement is required.
    Work experience using electronic recruitment systems such as PeopleSoft etc is desirable.
    Work experience in an administrative function in an international setting is an desirable.
    Languages
    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
    Assessment
    Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
    This position is subject to local recruitment pursuant to staff rule 4.4 of the United Nations Staff Rules. All staff in the General Service and related categories shall be recruited in the country or within commuting distance of each office, irrespective of their nationality and of the length of time they may have been in the country. A staff member subject to local recruitment shall not be eligible for the allowances or benefits exclusively applicable to international recruitment.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org

  • Finance and Budget Officer

    Finance and Budget Officer

    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.This position is located in UNEP’s Corporate Services Division, Financial Advisory Services, at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Principal Finance Advisor, the Finance and Budget Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
    Responsibilities
    Medium-term plan:
    Reviews, analyses and finalizes the preparation of the medium-term plan and its revisions on the basis of departmental submissions, taking into account recommendations and decisions of specialized intergovernmental bodies including Conferences of Parties of Multilateral Environmental Conventions.
    Provides substantive support to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies in their review of the medium-term plan and its revisions; secures approval from the General Assembly of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA).
    Ensures legislative mandates are accurately translated into program budgets.
    Budget preparation:
    Reviews, analyses and finalizes cost estimates and budget proposals, in terms of staff and non-staff requirements from Departments/offices at headquarters; Conventions’ secretariats, including programmatic aspects;
    Provides detailed input with respect to resource requirements for budget submissions.
    Reviews, analyzes and finalizes program budget/financial implications to the Security UNEA decisions or those of governing councils of multilateral environment conventions Council statements in light of additional mandates.
    Provides substantive support to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies in their budget review; assists in securing approval from the General Assembly (UNEA) or the governing bodies of the respective conventions.
    Budget administration:
    Issues allotments, authorizes sub-allotments, including redeployment of funds when necessary, ensuring appropriate expenditures.
    Manages and monitors budget implementation and recommends reallocation of funds as necessary.
    Monitors expenditures to ensure that they remain within authorized levels.
    Administers and monitors extra-budgetary resources, including review of agreements and cost plans, ensuring compliance with regulations and rules and established policies and procedures.
    Prepares budget performance submissions.
    Reviews and finalizes budget performance reports, analyzing variances between approved budgets and actual expenditures.
    Provides substantive support to relevant intergovernmental and expert bodies.
    General:
    Competencies
    Professionalism: Knowledge of financial and budgetary principles and practices, budget development and financial administration of resources. Ability to develop budgetary policies, procedures and new programmes. Ability to formulate new strategies and technical approaches to budgetary matters. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    Planning& Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
    Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
    Education
    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, finance, or related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a desirable.
    Work Experience
    A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible work experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration or related area is required.
    Five years of experience with the United Nations or similar international public sector organizations is required.
    Experience with SAP (UMOJA in the UN) or similar Enterprise Resource Planning systems is required.
    Experience with and knowledge of the application of the United Nations Financial Regulations and Rules is desirable.
    Languages
    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of another UN official language is an asset.
    Assessment
    Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
    This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension.
    Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
    1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided.
    2. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link.
    Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.
    Individual contractors and consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered.
     
    United Nations Considerations
    According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
    Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
    Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
    The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
    Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org

  • Human Resources Officer

    Human Resources Officer

    Under the supervision of the Chief, Talent Management Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:
    Responsibilities

    Identifying upcoming job openings in coordination with client offices;
    Reviewing draft job openings, conducting human resources assessments of applications, and monitoring recruitment actions in coordination with client divisions;
    Reviewing recommendations on the selection of candidates by client offices with a view to ensuring conformity with UN staff selection system policies;
    Serving as ex-officio /secretary to central review bodies; preparing and presenting cases to these bodies;
    Advising Human Resources Assistants on recruitment related activities, including the preparation of job offers for successful candidates;
    Providing advice and support to managers and staff on human resources related matters;
    Keeping abreast of developments in various areas of human resources;
    Providing advice on interpretation and application of policies, regulations and rules, including exceptions to such policies;
    Supervising the work of the Human Resources Assistants in carrying out human resources administrative transactions, including preparation of personnel actions, maintenance of staffing tables, and processing of contracts;
    Overseeing the maintenance of filing systems;
    Preparing classification analysis of jobs in the Professional and General Service and related categories and provide guidance to programme managers on the application of classification policies and procedures;
    Perform other related tasks as requested by the Chief, HRMS.

    Competencies
    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of human resources policies, practices and procedures and ability to apply them in an organizational setting. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
    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 public or business administration, human resources management or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Work Experience
    A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administration or related area, with at least three (3) years at the international level is required.
    Experience in the area of recruitment and staffing is required.
    Experience in the classification of Professional and General Service staff positions and related categories within the United Nations Secretariat is desirable.
    Languages
    English and French are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of a second UN official language is desirable.
    Assessment
    Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
    Appointment against this position is for a period of one year and may be subject to extension. Staff Members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staffs are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
    The United Nations is Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
    Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.
    Individual contractors and consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered
    All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an e-mail acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?”link.
    United Nations Considerations
    According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
    Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
    Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
    The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
    Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

  • Programme Management Officer, P4 Legal Officer

    Programme Management Officer, P4 Legal Officer

    Under the supervision of the Head of Global Environment Monitoring Unit, Science Division, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
    Responsibilities

    Leads the implementation and the overall project management of activities as relating to the World Water Quality Alliance (WWQA); monitors progress and identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions; Coordinates activities related to financial managements (progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.).
    Oversees the membership of the World Water Quality Alliance and actively identifies and seeks engagement of new strategic and technical partners; Supports the Strategic and Technical Advisory Committees of the Alliance and coordinates implementation of their relevant decisions and annual and intersessional meetings; Plans, organizes and coordinates the annual global meetings of the World Water Quality Alliance and facilitates intersessional meetings (largely remotely) through the UN-Water Expert Group for Water Quality and Waste Water, which functions as a main communication and agenda setting mechanism;
    Coordinates and contributes to assessments, reports and other products and services under the umbrella of the World Water Quality Alliance, including the coordination of inputs of technical implementing partners; researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources;
    Organizes and prepares written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, as relevant to water quality in and beyond the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) sustainability context and the work of the Alliance;
    Develops and implements an innovative water quality outreach and knowledge management strategy and products; makes presentations on topics relevant to the work of the Alliance
    Leads further resource mobilization for the work of the Alliance and coordinates with partners widely to that effect;
    Coordinates with and supports relevant workflows in the Integrated Monitoring Initiative on SDG 6 (UN-Water) and the UNEP Global Environment Monitoring System for Freshwater (UNEP/GEMS/Water).
    Performs other duties as required;

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to the water sector. Ability to identify issues, identify key strategic and technical partners on global to national and sub-national scale across all levels of society. Ability to 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.
    CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

    Education
    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental management, water management, hydrology, geography or related area is required. A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Work Experience

    A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in programme coordination, environmental management, water management, research coordination or related area is required.
    Experience working in international and intergovernmental settings coordinating global projects and managing expert and stakeholder networks and work experience in developing country context is desirable.

    Languages
    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language would be an asset.
    Assessment
    Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
    This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension depending on availability of funds. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists, please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link.
    Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.
    Individual contractors and consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered.
    United Nations Considerations
    According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
    Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
    Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
    The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
    Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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  • Livelihood Field Coordinator – NATIONALS ONLY

    Livelihood Field Coordinator – NATIONALS ONLY

    Duration of the contract: 1 year (renewable)
    Place of deployment: Kapenguria with field visit in West Pokot County and in Nairobi
    Name of the Project: Support for Resilience for Sustainable Livelihood in West Pokot County
    CEFA – European Committee for Training and Agriculture (Comitato Europeo per la Formazione e l’Agricoltura) is an Italian NGO who has worked in Kenya since 1993 transiting through, Humanitarian response interventions, livelihood support, Food Security, Infrastructure Development, Agriculture and Rural Development, during the last 30 years.
    Brief about the project:
    This project will contribute towards sustainably improve food security, nutrition and livelihoods and to build resilience among vulnerable households and their communities in West Pokot. This goal will be achieved by increasing targeted households’ incomes through improved agricultural production, diversified food availability and water infrastructures for irrigation.
    The consortium is composed of 5 NGO; CEFA is in charge of 3 main components:

    Water component, which foresees the construction and/or rehabilitation of water infrastructures and the adoption of climate-smart technologies;
    Agriculture component, which foresees the improvement of the mango value chain and the implementation of a Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture program.
    Beekeeping component to improve honey production in the area.

    Objectives and general characteristics of the position:
    (S)he is responsible for the supervision of the implementation of all the activities related to the “Support for Resilience for Sustainable Livelihood in West Pokot County” project. The Field Coordinator is responsible for managing and planning the activities and for coordinating and ensuring the correct implementation of agricultural activities at field level. (S)he coordinates and supervises the work of the Agricultural Field Officers in the direct implementation of the activities foreseen by the project, providing technical support to the Livelihood Project Coordinator and contributing to the achievement of the program objectives and goals.
    Responsibilities and duties:

    · Support the Livelihood Project Coordinator in planning and scheduling all the project’s activities;
    · Support and coordinate CEFA field staff in the different wards. In particular support the Agronomist and the Beekeeping Expert in the implementation of all the related activities;
    · Support the Project Coordinator in drafting budget for the activities;
    · Support planning and scheduling of training materials;
    · Prepare and update learning materials;
    · Assist and facilitate ToTs to project staff and trainings to the project beneficiaries;
    · Continuous follow-up with Field officers on training and agricultural activities;
    · Field visits to monitor the implementation of project activities;
    · Field assessments to contribute to the definition of the implementation strategies;
    · Motivate CEFA team in West Pokot;
    · Support the M&E of the project in organizing data collection exercises and draft of reports.
    · Any other activities that might be required.
    Required experience:
    · Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business Administration or related fields;
    · Past working experience (at least 5 years) in agricultural programs in humanitarian/development sector;
    · Proven knowledge of West Pokot context;
    · Knowledge of English and Kiswahili;
    · Knowledge of Microsoft Office (excellent knowledge of Excel)

    Desired skills and experiences:

    Master’s degree in a relevant related field;
    Experience with EU funded projects;
    Previous experience in West Pokot is a strong asset;
    Knowledge of Pokot language is an asset.

    Responsible to: Livelihood Project Coordinator

  • Information Officer- Internal Communication Specialist Administrative Officer

    Information Officer- Internal Communication Specialist Administrative Officer

    Responsibilities

    Content and activity implementation:

    Plan and implement content and activities against the internal communication strategy and defined objectives and targets, tracking progress on the status of strategy implementation and resource mobilization;
    Work in close coordination with all UNEP offices, divisions, regions, and associates.

    Strategy implementation:

    Implement, monitor, and revise an internal communication strategy for UNEP, undertaking broad consultation with stakeholders as required, and advising and ensuring appropriate tools and channels are used throughout the organization in accordance with appropriate governance/guidance.

    Event production and communication support:

    Support the planning and execution of UNEP events, within and beyond the division;
    Perform the function of a communication officer and undertake other duties as assigned and when required;
    Serve as the division’s sustainability focal point;

    UNEP and UN system communication coordination:

    Serve as secretariat for UNEP on the relationship with the United Nations Communications Group including weekly briefings and engagement with the global group.
    Support the coordination of communication mandates and activities between UNEP and the rest of the UN system of organisations.

    Conference reporting management:

    Support the management of long term arrangement for conference reporting services and facilitate conference reporting transactions between clients and service providers, ensuring appropriate dissemination and amplification through UNEP channels.

    Perform other relevant duties as assigned.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of strategy and guidelines for internal communications and the production of innovative platforms for the promotion of internal communication in an organization; Ability to monitor the effectiveness of the tools for the internal communication and make necessary adjustments to achieve results; Skills in high quality coordination of events/meetings/conferences aimed at profiling an organization; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Shows pride in work and in achievements; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
    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.
    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.

    Education
    Advanced degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Communications, Marketing, Social Sciences or related field is required. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Work Experience

    A minimum of five (5) years’ responsible work experience in programme management, corporate communications, and public information, or related area is required.
    Experience in the field of environment and sustainable development in an international organisation is highly desirable.
    Experience in managing internal communication and events at the corporate level and with both internal and external stakeholders is desirable.

    Languages
    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Working knowledge of other UN official languages is desirable.
    Assessment
    Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
    This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by Him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. The United Nations Secretariat is committed to
    achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. 1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible
    after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. 2. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link.
    Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/ Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.
    Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.
    Individual contractors and consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered.
    United Nations Considerations
    According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
    Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
    Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
    The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
    Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.

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  • Sales Executive

    Sales Executive

    Promoting the company’s existing brands and introducing KK Services Ltd, a company of GardaWorld, is a leading company in the region in provision of security solutions, facilities management and training to clients throughout East and Central Africa. We are recruiting for Sales Executive positions across the country.
    The Sales Executive is tasked with promoting, selling, securing orders from existing and prospective customers within the assigned branch/territory in line with agreed set targets; and ensures client retention for increased profits. 
    Key Responsibilities:

    new products to the market;
    Secure new orders from prospective customers and from existing clients by up selling and cross selling in line with set individual targets; 
    Demonstrate products and services to existing /potential customers and giving professional advice/assisting them in selecting those best suited to their needs; 
    Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers and do follow ups with an aim of closure. Participate in preparation of bids as required; 
    Establish, develop and maintain business relationship at all levels with current / prospective customers both retail and corporate in the assigned territory/branch and generate new business for the organization’s products/services; 
    Make telephone calls and personal visits and presentations to existing and prospective customers with an aim of penetrating new markets in the branch/territory for market growth and branch coverage; 
    Coordinate sales effort to the end with marketing, customer care, sales management, accounting, operations, technical and any other department represented in the organization; 
    Keep abreast of product applications, technical services, market conditions, competitive activities, advertising and promotional trends through the reading of pertinent literature and consulting with marketing and technical service areas; 
    Manage and retain all existing and new clients, both Corporate and retail allocated and acquired in one’s portfolio for business growth; 
    Conduct market research, analyse the territory/market’s potential and determines the value of existing and prospective customers’ value to the organization. Supply the management with oral and written reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, sales, prospects and potential for new products and services. 
    Plan and organize personal sales strategies by maximizing the Return on Time Investment for the territory/segment; 
    Actively use CRM as required and expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints; 
    Create and manage a customer value plan for existing customers highlighting profile, share and value opportunities; 
    Manage successful implementation of annual price increase to existing customers; 
    Follow up on sales and ensure collection of the initial deposit as required by company policy for new customers and assist the company in future collections as and when required; and 
    Prepare and submit sales reports and other paperwork for effective order processing and for management analysis.

    Competencies

    Demonstrate a high degree of sensitivity, confidentiality when dealing with internal and external customers;  
    A go-getter, enthusiastic, results oriented with excellent interpersonal, communication and social skills;
    A forward planner with clear focus, well-organized, detail-oriented and able to multi-task;
    Have a high sense of accuracy, attention for detail and with strong analytical ability;
    Business acumen, strategic thinker with ability to make sound decisions for the business; 
    Have good numeracy, problem analysis and reporting skills;  
    High moral standing with impeccable integrity; and 
    Good market research skills and conversant with the market trends within the industry. 

    Qualifications and experience

    Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Marketing/Sales or related field; 
    At least five (5) years’ experience in sales field;  
    Experience and exposure selling within the security industry; 
    The ability to work under pressure; and 
    IT Savvy with good working knowledge of computers

  • Director, Programme Management

    Director, Programme Management

    Under the overall guidance of the Executive Director, the incumbent shall be responsible for the following duties:
    Responsibilities

    Lead the formulation of corporate strategy and policy related to the organization’s strategic objectives and programmes, including Medium Term Strategy and Programme of Work, liaising with Member States, partners and other stakeholders as appropriate, ensuring that relevant programme strategies and related instruments are developed in a coherent and cohesive fashion, are of the highest quality and in line with priorities approved by Member States. Coordinate the integration of UNEP’s activities across Divisions, Regional Offices and environmental conventions, as appropriate; coordinate the periodic review and reporting of corporate performance against the strategic objectives, as well as the formulation of strategic performance indicators and targets and their measurement.
    Lead UNEP’s efforts to promote a culture of results including by enhancing UNEP’s reporting and communication on results as well as by increasing the use of data; lead’s UNEP’s efforts to strengthen results-based management. Develop capacity in the various operational units of the organization: establishing and communicating quality standards, and providing advisory services related to project design, implementation, monitoring and reporting. Provide guidance to the Project Review Committee secretariat that reviews project concepts and documents and provides guidance on how they can align to corporate goals.
    3. Contribute to UNEP’s corporate decision making and the Senior Management Team’s policy and strategic discussions; coordinate and supervise the preparation of policy analyses, formulation, contributions, in collaboration with the Executive Office, the relevant Divisions, Chief Scientist and UN entities as appropriate. Oversee the formulation of overall strategies and policies by participating in various committees, preparing documents on policy issues, and acting as required in an advisory capacity to the Executive Director.
    Lead UNEP’s positioning vis-à-vis the UN Development System reforms, including by providing overall guidance on optimal modes of service delivery in support of the new generation of UN Country Team and reinvigorated Resident Coordinator system; coordinate UNEP’s position setting vis-à-vis the inter-agency and inter-government activities carried out through the New York Office; lead the integration of UNEP’s programme and policies on the 2030 sustainable development agenda; contribute to the preparations of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the UN Environment Assembly, the Committee of Permanent Representatives, the Economic and Social Council, the General Assembly, and other inter-agency coordination and policy making organs as required; support and provide guidance to the organization’s corporate policy advocacy work.
    Coordinate and identify the strategic engagement opportunities for UNEP with the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and the Global Climate Fund (GCF), as well as with the with key financial institutions and global funds. Provide leadership and act as an incubator and “docking station” for strategic initiatives on key global and cross-cutting issues, in coordination with relevant divisions and regional offices; and support negotiations with donors, partners and supporters, as appropriate.
    Lead UNEP’s engagement in South-South Cooperation and Triangular Cooperation, and provides strategic support to Regional Offices and Divisions in engaging with relevant partners, including diverse development banks.
    Oversee ongoing efforts to incorporate and mainstream cross-cutting issues such as, inter alia, gender, environmental and social safeguards, human rights; facilitate the collaboration and interactive process of programme formulation and implementation between Divisions and Regional Offices.
    Performs other related duties as requested by the Executive Director.

    Competencies

    Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of the global and national environment, corporate strategy and policy related to the organization’s strategic objectives and programmes and engagement with UN system entities and related system–wide strategies, including the 2030 Agenda for sustainable development; Excellent knowledge of the institutional mandates, policies and procedures of the United Nations; Ability to provide policy advice on a range of managerial and political issues. Strong analytical skills and proven ability to develop policy options and strategies; ability to establish and maintain contacts at all levels. Sound political judgment and diplomatic skills. Ability to apply knowledge of various United Nations administrative, financial and human resources rules and regulations in work situations. 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.
    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.
    Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments. Delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards. Operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules. Supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments. Takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.
    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.
    Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly.

    Education
    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in Political Science, International Relations, Development, Economics, Environmental Management, or other relevant fields is required. A first level university degree in the specified fields of studies in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
    Work Experience

    More than fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of political affairs, international relations, policy analysis and formulation on global political, development or environmental issues, environmental management, development, programme management or related area is required.
    Experience in managing programmes with global partners and stakeholders is required.
    Experience within the international environment governance system is required.
    Ten (10) years of experience in a senior management leadership position at an international and/or multicultural organizations is required.
    Experience in politically complex environment is desirable.
    Experience in public and governmental institutions is desirable.

    Languages
    English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the post advertised, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of French or any other official United Nations language is an advantage.
    Assessment
    Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
    Special Notice
    This position is available for an initial period of one (1) year and may be subject to extension.
    All staff at the D2 level and above are required to submit a financial disclosure statement upon appointment and annually thereafter.
    An impeccable record for integrity and professional ethical standards is essential.
    Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.
    The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
    Internal Applicants – when completing the PHP, ensure ALL fields, ALL professional experience and contact information are completed and up to date. This information is the basis for the hiring manager to assess your eligibility and suitability for the position and to contact you.
    Individual contractors and consultants who have worked within the UN Secretariat in the last six months, irrespective of the administering entity, are ineligible to apply for professional and higher temporary or fixed-term positions and their applications will not be considered.
    1. All applicants are strongly encouraged to apply on-line as soon as possible after the job opening has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the job opening. On-line applications will be acknowledged where an email address has been provided. 2. If you do not receive an email acknowledgement within 24 hours of submission, your application may not have been received. In such cases, please resubmit the application, if necessary. If the problem persists please seek technical assistance through the Inspira “Need Help?” link.
    United Nations Considerations
    According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
    Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
    Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
    The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
    Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.