Company Founded: Founded in 1996

Deputy Head Teacher

Our ideal candidate

We would be excited to meet a professional who has steered change management initiatives in a School and recorded exemplary results in terms of academic standards improvement, business growth, team cohesion, compliance and developed a performance driven culture.

We are keen to engage a person who values integrity, achievement of learning outcomes in line with the applicable curriculums, personal discipline and professionalism among our other values.

A person with passion for training and empowering teachers and developing all round learners would be of great interest to us.

Our Work Environment

If the thought of being in a highly structured and competitive, fast paced, challenging and demanding work environment is anything that interests you; we would like to hear from you.

Minimum requirements

Must be a holder of a P1 certificate and a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from a Recognized University.
Must have at least 5 years’ experience as a Deputy Head Teacher in a reputable school.
Must be a registered teacher under the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
Must be computer literate with a high proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint office applications
Good understanding of and experience in curriculum management, design, implementation and evaluation of both 8-4-4 and CBC curriculums

Please make your application through hr@tendercarejunioracademy.com by close of business 9th December 2020.Female candidates are encouraged to apply.Only successful candidates will be contacted.

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October 28, 2024
Reviser, Russian

This post is in the Russian Translation and Text-Processing Unit within the Translation and Editorial Section of the Division of Conference Services (DCS), UNON, under the direct supervision of the Chief of the Unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities

Revises translations dealing with a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, while meeting or exceeding required workload standards.
Translates, mostly without revision, texts covering a broad range of subjects dealt with by the United Nations, particularly those subjects requiring experience and recognized proficiency, while meeting or exceeding required workload standards. Makes full use of standard computer-assisted-translation (CAT) tools and actively contributes to their utilization and implementation of any related IT tools and improvements.
Develops new terminology for use where none exists in the target language.
Carries out linguistic research and provides input to multilingual terminology database and related reference tools and act as focal point for these activities as required.
Validates new terminology and coordinates terminology work with other duty stations and international organizations.
Counsels and assists translators and briefs them on the procedures and practices of the Unit, terminology and a broad range of subjects, as required.
Assists the Chief of Unit/Senior Reviser in administrative and operational responsibilities as required.
Supervises the work of small groups of translators during meetings by acting as focal point for meetings, including during staggered and night shifts.
Performs quality control of outsourced documents.
Performs other related duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Ability to demonstrate good translation and revision skills; high standard of accuracy, consistency and faithfulness to the spirit, style and nuances of the original text with a good grasp of the subject matter. Knowledge of a broad range of subjects dealt with by an international organization, i.e., political, social, legal, economic, financial, administrative, scientific and technical. Ability to use all sources of references, consultation and information relevant to text at hand. Ability to work under pressure and maintain adequate speed and volume of output. Ability to show a high level of versatility, judgement and discretion. 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.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks;shows willingness to learn new technology.
JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

A first-level degree from a university or institution of equivalent status. Candidates for this position must have passed the combined United Nations Language Competitive Examination for Translators/Précis-writers, Editors, Verbatim Reporters and Copy Preparers/ Proofreaders/ Production Editors in the relevant language or any United Nations language competitive examination in the Russian language held before 2017

Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in translation, précis-writing, editing, self-revision, verbatim reporting, copy preparing, proofreading or production editing is required.
Three (3) years of experience working within a multilingual setting is desirable.
Experience using United Nations or similar international organization, terminology databases and word-processing programmes is required.
Experience in the use of standard computer-assisted-translation (CAT) tools is required.
Experience using eLUNa and its revision interface is required.
Must have passed the relevant combined United Nations Competitive Examination for Translators/Précis-writers, Editors, Verbatim Reporters and Copy Preparers/Proofreaders/Production Editors, or any United Nations language competitive examination held before 2017, in the main working language of this post.

Languages

Fluency in Russian, which must be the candidate’s main language. Russian translators must also have an excellent knowledge of English and of one other official United Nations language, as tested by the relevant United Nations language competitive examination.

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

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice

This is a language position. 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.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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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October 28, 2024
Wash Officer

Reports to: Livelihood’s Coordinator

Liaises with: Area Manager and Logistics & Procurement Officer Duty Station: Kakuma, Kenya

Job Summary:

To oversee and supervise the operation, implementation, and monitoring of the WASH Infrastructure interventions within AAH-I’s Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) program in Kakuma and Kalobeyei, with the goal to improve the Livelihoods of the target population.

The WASH Officer reports to Livelihood Coordinator. He/She is responsible for coordination of WASH activities and technical monitoring in Kakuma Refugee camp and Kalobeyei settlement site.

Purpose of the role:

Promote safe WASH practices, including appropriate use and maintenance of WASH facilities and services specifically sanitary facilities.
Oversee and supervise the construction and rehabilitation of latrines, drainage and other relevant WASH facilities ensuring that the constructions are of the highest quality and as per specified technical drawings.
Facilitate community involvement in the design and delivery of essential WASH services and facilities.
Participate in the requests for project materials; undertake technical verification of project materials upon delivery, and organize for branding where necessary and also call for distribution to the beneficiaries.
Undertake technical inspection of sanitary installations including VIP latrines, pits, water pans, bore hole, water pipeline, drainage systems and dome slab/lid construction.
Advice on quality control of all WASH activities – travel regularly to all the AAH-I construction sites assessing construction and M&E procedures.
Development of rapid response and contingency plans.
Assess and advise on capacity building needs within the team to ensure effective developments of the quality standards for the WASH activities.
Carry out informal and formal training sessions (according to identified needs) and evaluate the impacts of this training.
To assist and participate in community mobilization.
Define the reference standards to be adopted in the planned WASH infrastructure
Enable effective dialogue with the affected community to allow the agency to be held to account for the quality of the WASH programme.
Ensure that all WASH infrastructure data is well managed and provides an accurate representation of the reality on the ground.
Validate the accuracy of the data, and the quality of the WASH Infrastructure interventions.
Help identify needs for non-food items relevant to hygiene, participate in the choice of items, targeting strategy, promotion of effective use, and post-distribution monitoring.
Provide timely feedback on activity progress and advice on any challenges.

MINIMUM PERSONAL SPECIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications in Civil or Water Engineering,
Technical background in Public Health Qualifications in Public Health, Environmental Health, Community Health and Environmental engineering or similar relevant discipline.
Competencies and Desirable Skills
Proven ability to use MS Office software (especially Word and Excel) is essential. Experience with other computer programs such as SAP 2000 and Microsoft Project would be an advantage.
Experience in implementation of technical works in Public health engineering is an added advantage.
Demonstrates integrity by modelling the AAH-I and Water Trust Fund’s values and ethical standards
Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of AAH-I.
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Proven practical experience in the planning and execution of WASH Programmes of at least 3 years’ experience in a humanitarian and development programme preferably with an INGO.
Plans, coordinates and organises workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines.
Establishes, builds and maintains effective working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision of support.
Proven presentation, training and facilitation skills.
Strategic thinking
Self-Management
Ability to initiate, develop, plan and implement an integrated programme.
Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to explain and present technical information.
Possession of strong administrative and management skills with a willingness to follow relevant policies and procedures.
Experience in capacity building and training of staff and target groups.
Sensitivity to the needs and priorities of disadvantaged populations (minority groups etc).
Ability to maintain performance expectations in psychologically stressful environments and physical hardship conditions with limited resource.
Experience in managing infrastructure works, and in coordinating activities with partners and facilitating capacity building
Demonstrated experience of integrating gender and diversity issues into WASH Programming.
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
Highly approachable, trustworthy and confidential
Remains calm, in control and good humoured even under pressure
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view

Additional Skills & Competences

Strong organizational and team working skills
Good cultural awareness and sensitivity
Knowledge of the NGO operations and the dynamics of the humanitarian sector is a plus
ICT specialty (email, Spread-sheets, MS-word, Databases, job-related software, etc).
High level of self-supervision and ability to take initiative
Degree of accuracy and attention to detail
Technical side of the job (numeracy, report-writing, critical thinking, leadership, etc).

Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitkenya@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 19th November, 2020. The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. AAH-K is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank candidates for their high interest in the opportunities we publish on our website. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we will only get back to shortlisted candidates. AAH-K does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents. Selection will be done on a rolling basis.

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October 28, 2024
Global Access Director Africa Regional Application Lead – Sub-Saharan Africa

The Director, Market Access Africa reports to the Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Access and will work closely with the commercial (internal and external (distributors and service provision partners)) teams to execute the global access strategy for Cepheid’s current and future products in the Sub-Saharan African Region. This position will be the field-based expert on social marketing, demand generation and public private partnerships including major pharmaceutical companies working in the region and will coordinate field strategies to maximize market access to Cepheid’s products. Primary responsibilities include supporting the sales force meet their targets; developing relationships with key regional fund managers/directors, pharmaceutical companies and implementing partners; interfacing with key opinion leaders; developing strategies to address other market access barriers and working with customers to successfully launch and implement key public health programs – such as the TB and HIV 90:90:90 targets, and elimination of Hep B & C by 2030. The position may include up to 50% travel.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Lead regional strategies to expand market access to Cepheid’s products
Develop and maintain relationships with key organizations including the CDC Africa, African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM), Global Fund regional and in-country teams
Develop and maintain relationships with senior MoH key opinion leaders to support market access efforts
Identify and actualize opportunities to expand market access through distributors and technical working groups
Identify and establish strategic relationships with large pharmaceutical companies to expand access to Cepheid’s products
Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of regional and local funding cycles through donor research, face-to-face meetings, KOL interviews and attendance at public meetings
Identify, develop and disseminate real program implementation best practices supporting Cepheid products’ value proposition
Attend regional or national professional society meetings as needed to educate current and potential customers on the value addition of Cepheid products and to gain support for market access through policy in collaboration with the scientific and sales teams
Work cross-functionally within field sales, regional management, distributors, and marketing to maximize pull-through and leverage available resources
Provide market feedback to corporate management on customer business trends, competitive updates and industry issues and opportunities
Serve as a strategic business partner with field sales leadership to establish priorities in regional work plan for the identification of market growth opportunities through frequent communication and quarterly business reviews
Educate, train and support field sales team on market access issues, including health financing, policy shifts, and program implementation
Mentor field sales team including distributors to ensure alignment on with the company’s global access strategy
Participate in regional and national sales meetings as needed

TRAINING RESPONSIBILITIES: (REQUIRED)

Complete all compliance trainings
Complete all assigned and required training satisfactorily and on time
For people managers, ensure your associates attend and complete all required trainings satisfactorily and on time.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience (in years):

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related work experience OR
Master’s degree in field with 6+ years of related work experience OR
Doctoral degree in field with 3+ years of work experience.
Advanced degree in economics, policy and management studies preferred.
Global Health degree is a plus
Laboratory experience a plus

Knowledge And Skills

Minimum of 10 years’ experience increasing access to molecular diagnostic products in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA)
Global Health experience within the molecular diagnostics or related industry
Strong understanding of healthcare programs implementation in various SSA countries (molecular diagnostic is a plus)
Willing to act decisively in an uncertain environment
Must understand how to impact process with key opinion leaders to get molecular diagnostic products adopted and used in national programs.
Demonstrated ability to be successful in consultative selling situations/markets
Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Physical Requirements/abilities

Ability to travel internationally
Ability to travel up to 50% of time

Preferred Requirements

Team player
Highly capable communicator
At ease speaking in high-level meetings
Experience in Global Health a plus

The statements in this description represent typical elements, criteria and general work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills for this job.

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October 28, 2024
Chief of Service, Human Resources Management

The post is located in the Human Resources Management Service (HRMS) within the Division of Administrative Services (DAS) at UNON. The Chief of Service, Human Resources Management Section reports to the Director DAS.

Responsibilities

Under the overall direction of the Director, Division of Administrative Services, the incumbent will be responsible for the planning and management of the Human Resources Management Service which provides support and/or advice to UNEP, UN-Habitat and the RCS globally, and other entities of the UN Secretariat based in Nairobi as well as the implementation of Human Resources Management reforms at UNON.

The incumbent will:

advise senior officials on policy issues and human resources management matters, including the need to achieve Gender parity at UNON;
she/he will develop approaches to meet changing organizational needs;
determine the implementation and consistent application of policies and instructions;
monitor and evaluate effectiveness and recommend changes;
organize and manage the assigned resources to provide timely and effective service to managers and field offices;
negotiate and resolve personnel matters related to common system issues applicable and relevant to the duty station with inter-agency committees of Nairobi-based organizations;
advise on UNON positions and concerns at consultative meetings of UN Secretariat officials;
clarify the position of the Director-General (and/or Secretary-General) with staff-management consultative and judicial bodies, collaborate on conditions of employment; maintain sound staff-management relations;
mentor and guide staff in HRMS to ensure a strong team;
ensure consistent application and enforcement of established rules, regulations and standards within the authority delegated to UNON;
approve exceptions and take discretionary decisions;
attend meetings of senior management and advise on human resources management subjects under discussion;
counsel managers on consequences of supervisory decisions;
establish human resources management policies and practices to meet the needs and conditions of UN offices administered by UNON;
co-ordinate and oversee the preparation of reports for presentation to intergovernmental bodies such as the Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budget Questions, the General Assembly and other policy-making organs, as appropriate., and other entities of the UN Secretariat based in Nairobi.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Mastery of all aspects of human resource management. In-depth knowledge of United Nations staff regulations and rules, human resource policies and guidelines, and ability to apply them in work situations. Proven conceptual, analytical and communications skills. Ability to identify key strategic issues, opportunities and risks. Proven efficiency to meet commitments, observe deadlines and achieve results. 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.
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.
LEADERSHIP: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: Empowers others to translate vision into results; Is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; Establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; Anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; Drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; Shows the courage to take unpopular stands. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; Demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing.
JUDGEMENT/DECISION-MAKING: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in human resources, business or public administration, law, social sciences 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 15 years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management, administrative services or related area is required.
Experience in the United Nations common system or similar international organization is required.
Three (3) of the fifteen (15) years of experience in an advisory capacity on Human Resources to senior leadership is required.
A minimum of (5) five of the fifteen (15) years experience managing a large and diverse team at the senior level is required.
Experience in handling complex human resource, organizational, operational, and administrative issues at international level is desirable.
Experience with UN human resource/administrative/financial policies and practices is desirable.
Experience in providing services to or in field locations of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization 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 a second United Nations language is an advantage.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates for this position may include a substantive assessment which will be followed up by a competency-based interview.
Special Notice

Appointment against this position 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 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.

For this position, applicants from the following Member States, which are unrepresented or underrepresented in the UN Secretariat as of 29 February 2020, are strongly encouraged to apply: Afghanistan, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahrain, Belize, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Central African Republic, China, Comoros, Cuba, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Monaco, Mozambique, Nauru, Norway, Oman, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, South Sudan, Suriname, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vanuatu, Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.

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.

The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.

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.

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careers.un.org

October 28, 2024
Livelihoods Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Livelihoods Coordinator is responsible for designing, coordination, implementation, monitoring and follow-up of AAHI livelihoods programming. He/she will ensure the project achieves its overall goal in conformity to policies and guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic and program planning

Develop, coordinate, plan, implement, monitor, and report on AAHI Livelihood operations
Based on existing assessments, he/she will design interventions, strategies, and plans for the implementation of livelihood programs;
Identify innovative/alternative livelihood approaches
Lead in developing new sustainable livelihood initiatives/proposals and fundraising relating recovery and development response;

Coordination

Participate in the Livelihoods inter-agency working groups, joining technical task forces as needed

Program Implementation, monitoring, and reporting

Ensure continuous capacity building among staff in handling the Livelihood programming.
Undertake regular field/onsite visits to ensure technical support to livelihood staff and proper monitoring of the activities’ implementation plan
Provide regular updates on progress to the Area Manager and other team members
Ensure donor and agency compliance is met at all levels of project/program management cycle
Review and endorse relevant financial and narrative reporting on all livelihood interventions.
Provide overall budget monitoring, financial management, and expenses control including compliance with minimum AAHI and donor requirements.
Ensure lessons learned are documented, shared, and reflected in program planning and decision making.
Ensure transparency and accountability tools, processes, and mechanisms to affected communities are in place.
Work with the M&E team to ensure the M&E plan is being implemented, data is being collected from the field and regular reports are being produced.

Minimum qualifications required

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualifications in Social Sciences, Project Management, Agriculture, Business Administration, or relevant discipline with further training in management.
Master’s degree in Project Development and Management, Proposal Writing, Business Incubation, Agribusiness, Business administration, or equivalent preferable.
Demonstrated record of success in developing winning funding proposals from a diverse range of donors.
Experience in raising funds from corporations and/or large trusts and foundations and non-traditional donors is an advantage;
Familiarity with and experience in responding to Requests for Applications/Proposals (RFA/RFP), Call for Proposals (CFP), and unsolicited calls;
At least 7 years of the progressively responsible program, of which at least 2 years closely related to implementing camp management activities or community settlements.

Minimum relevant experience required

Demonstrate impeccable top-level negotiation and persuasive skills in programming with donors while appreciating the desired flexibility.
Relevant experience in business or market/economic development
Relevant experience in agricultural production, market assessments, rural market linkages, and capacity building in value chains
Experience in the training field team
Experience in implementing livelihood intervention in the camp setting
Demonstrated strengths in relationship management; able to work with diverse groups of people in a multicultural, team-oriented environment.

Desirable Skills

Project management field experience.
Knowledge and exposure to the social and cultural values of the region concerned.
Proficiency in the local language(s).
Skilled in influencing and obtaining the cooperation of individuals not under supervisory control; able to manage long-distance relationships to achieve results

Additional Skills & Competences

Communicational skills (written and spoken)
Organizational and managerial skills
ICT specialty (email, Spread-sheets, MS-word, job-related software, etc).
Team-work and participation
High level of self-supervision and ability to take initiative
Degree of accuracy and attention to detail
The technical side of the job (numeracy, report-writing, critical thinking, leadership, etc).
INGO experience and understanding of the humanitarian sector

How to ApplyApplication Instructions: https://www.actionafricahelp.org/careers/Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitkenya@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 15th October 2020. The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. AAH-K is an equal opportunity employer. We thank candidates for their high interest in the opportunities we publish on our website. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we will only get back to shortlisted candidates. AAH-K does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents. Selection will be done on a rolling basis.

Apply via :

recruitkenya@actionafricahelp.org

October 28, 2024
Legal and Compliance Counsel

Position Summary

The Legal and Compliance Counsel will be responsible for providing guidance, direction and assistance primarily to Cepheid, but also as shared resources to other Danaher Dx companies, in connection with a wide variety of (a) legal and business matters and (b) for supporting the Compliance Program, to support Commercial, High-Burden Developing Countries (HBDC) business, and other functional areas in Africa.

Organization

The Legal and Compliance Counsel will report to the Regional Counsel METAI – Danaher Diagnostics Platform, Cepheid’s Senior Legal Counsel in Toulouse, France and to Cepheid’s Chief Compliance Officer in Sunnyvale, California, USA (the “Report Team”).

Essential Job Responsibilities

Draft, review, negotiate, strategize, document commercial transactions, contracts, and other legal arrangements including distribution, supply, services, sub-contracts, and procurement transactions, both with Governments agencies and private partners.
Build and maintain positive relationships with local leadership and other strategic partners; proactively engage and advise colleagues on the prioritization of risks and to identify, monitor and improve key processes and internal controls.
In coordination with the Report Team, develop and implement appropriate approaches to dispute resolution, lawsuits, and arbitrations; provide regular, clear communication of litigation issues and opportunities to the affected business and Report Team.
Constantly emphasize and demonstrate operational excellence and balanced risk taking.
Conduct training and education as deemed necessary or appropriate, i.e. within legal matters, legal spend.
Assist the Report team with mergers & acquisition in Africa.
Educate business leadership on the appropriate use and leverage of in-house counsel.
Assist HR colleagues with labor law support.
Assist Quality and Regulatory Affairs colleagues with regulatory law support.
Under Report Team direction, select appropriate outside counsel and work closely with them.
Monitor external legal spend closely and constantly work to reduce cost for outside counsel.
Ensure transparent and reactive reporting to the Report Team.

At the direction of the Chief Compliance Officer, support Cepheid’s comprehensive Compliance Program, including:

Implement planned activities such as policy and procedure management, lead training, conduct monitoring, and direct investigations.
Promote (a) use of the Compliance Hotline, (b) awareness of the Code of Conduct, and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.
Monitor and report results of compliance/ethics efforts and provide guidance to associates on compliance matters.

Act as a strategic and tactical compliance business partner for associates, leadership, and multiple functional groups.
Support third party due diligence screening.
Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develop and implement corrective actions; and provide general guidance on avoiding or dealing with similar situations in the future.
Collaborate closely with colleagues in Legal, Internal Audit, HR, Finance and other core functions to direct compliance issues through the appropriate channels for investigation and resolution as well as work towards future improvements to the Compliance Programs.
Support Danaher and the Diagnostic Platform’s compliance efforts and other initiatives and projects as needed.

Education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Master of Arts in Law from Kenyan / South African and / or English law school.
Licensed to practice law in Kenya / South Africa.

Experience And Knowledge

4 or more years of practice, preferably from an international law firm, or equivalent in-house experience, or a combination of the two, in the Life Sciences, Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry.
Significant experience in reviewing Public procurement agreements and negotiation with public agencies and international organizations.
Knowledge and understanding of compliance programs.

Knowledge of applicable regulatory and compliance requirements, including the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and laws and industry codes for interactions with healthcare professionals, with an understanding of how these requirements apply to Cepheid’s daily operations.

Project management skills, to include managing and prioritizing multiple concurrent projects and reporting progress.

Preferred experience in third party due diligence screening, conducting and managing investigations, and developing and maintaining policies, procedures, and other guidance documents.

Exposure to and success in a dynamic business environment.
Some experience that suggests an ability to hit the ground running in a “start-up” function within a complex, matrixed organization is necessary.
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Skills

Must be an excellent lawyer, able to explain complex legal points to business leaders with varying degrees of sophistication about legal matters; able to take business leaders’ concerns and demands into account in how best to pursue legal strategies.
Business minded. Able to quickly understand the business’ needs, work effectively with business teams, other members of the Legal department, and other internal groups to craft solutions and efficiently deliver results.
Excellent communication, drafting, and negotiation skills.

Demonstrated capability of working efficiently, learning quickly, meeting demanding deadlines in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing workflow, and adjusting to frequent change.
Practical approach to problem-solving and the ability to effectively counsel internal clients by providing them clear, concise advice to meet their business needs.

High integrity and ethics in all dealings – internal, external and personal; non-political in conduct, while understanding internal and external political dynamics.

Innovative, adaptable, creative, with the appetite to challenge assumptions and working practices constructively.
A resilient individual, who can operate independently, show skills in analysis, judgment and decision making, and work for long-term, sustainable change.
Capable of building positive relationships within Cepheid and with its customers, including welcoming others and taking opportunities to help others to achieve their objectives.
An excellent listener with a high degree of curiosity and appetite for learning.
Highly responsive and service-oriented with superior legal and business judgment.

Other:

Fluency in English required.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.

Apply via :

jobs.danaher.com

October 28, 2024
Senior Finance & Administration Officer (S-FAO) Kenya, Somalia and Uganda Programmes

Reports to: Regional Finance & Administration Manager
Liaises with: Finance & Admin Officers in the field
Staff Supervision: Nairobi Finance Assistant
Duty Station: Nairobi with regular oversight visits to field locations.

Job Summary:

The Senior Finance & Administration Officer (S-FAO) will be a strategic thought-partner, and report to the Regional Finance Manager. The S-FAO will lead and develop the country teams to support the following areas; finance, administration, business planning, Budgets development and management.
S/he will ensure that all programme accounts are managed effectively according to AAH-I and donor financial policies and procedures. The job holder works with the Project Managers to prepare periodic and adhoc financial reports as required.
The (S-FAO) will play a critical role in partnering with the senior management team (SMT) in strategic decision making and operations of AAH-Kenya, Somalia and Uganda.

Duties & Responsibilities

Financial Management

Support programs with budgeting during proposal development and ensure budgets are in line with donor requirements.
Support project managers/officers with financial planning including ensuring they update and follow costed work plans and develop project call downs in good time to ensure proper planning.
Analyse and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner, clearly communicate monthly and annual financial statements; collate financial reporting materials for all AAH-Kenya, Somalia and Uganda donors and oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting.
Coordinate and lead the annual audit process; liaise with external auditors and the Regional Finance Manager (RFM).
Coordinate all project audits within the scope.
Coordinate funds requests from the donor within the required timelines for continuous flow of Project activities.
Assist the Project Managers to prepare budgets based on planned project activities using the approved finance guidelines or given donor regulations
Take lead in annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the RFM; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; monitor progress and changes and keep senior Management team (SMT) abreast of the organizations financial status.
Track in detail all commitments, purchases and outstanding items and prepare status reports
Implement a robust financial management/reporting system; ensure that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements.
Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance departments overall policy and procedure manual.
Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the senior management team.
Review of monthly bank reconciliations for all bank accounts to verify accuracy and compliance to policy.
Training of other field finance staff and providing necessary support like processing funds request from the Projects.
Ensure any budget realignments/adjustments is done in collaboration with the RFM.
Ensure donor financial reports are collated and submitted to the RFM in advance to allow adequate time to discuss, edit and make necessary modifications before final approval and submission.
Analyse the financial situation and cash flow management of projects and advise the Project Managers accordingly.
Ensure and monitor on a timely basis all financial transactions and monitor them to ensure that they are accurate, complete and reliable as entered in the ledger.
Will act as the first line support for technical Finance system end Users, maintaining the integrity of Finance systems administration of AAHI.

Administration

Oversee administrative functions as well as facilities to ensure efficient and consistent operations.
Coordinate and liaise with all external partners including third-party vendors and consultants for to ensure efficiency and transparency.
Observing compliance with all statutory, regulatory, laws and policies for effectiveness and efficiency.
Establish and manage a comprehensive training program to employees on key processes, tools, policies and procedures.
Oversee the procurement function for Kenya, Somalia and Uganda Programmes
Expected Results
Accounting systems are maintained and up to date
Compliance to all organizational and legal requirements
Bank and Cash statements reconciled and up to date
Project audits supported and gaps closed (audit recommendations implemented).
Financial reports from the field are prepared on time and submitted to the Project Managers, RFM, and CD.
Cash flow is monitored and maintained at acceptable levels
Finance systems are accurate and maintained as per laid down financial procedures

Essential Qualifications, skills, and experience

Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in a Business related discipline.
A Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) with active membership.
MBA/MSC is an added advantage.
At least 5 years of overall professional experience in financial and operations management.
Ability to translate financial concepts and to effectively collaborate with – programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not necessarily have a finance background.
Past experience in grants management for projects implemented within Africa.
Working experience with different donors –UNHCR, UNICEF, UN Women, DANIDA, DFID, EC, Bread for the World etc
Knowledge of various accounting and reporting software especially Sage Evolution.
Excellent communication and relationship building skills with ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with internal and external stakeholders.
A multi tasker with the ability to wear many hats in a fast-paced environment.
Personal qualities of integrity, credibility and dedication to the mission of the organization.

Skills and competencies

A good understanding of managing accounts and information needed to support forecasting and budgeting
High degree of integrity and analytical skills.
Familiarity with SAGE Evolution for financial and management accounting as well as payroll and statutory matters
Ability to work independently, but as part of a small team, on different projects.
Computer literate in MS Office, with a particular focus on Excel.
Ability to work well under pressure.

Interested candidates should email application letters and CVs (with 3 referees) addressed to recruitkenya@actionafricahelp.org to be received by 3rd October, 2020. The email Subject Line must show the job title of the position applied for. AAH-I is an equal-opportunity employer. We thank candidates for their high interest in the opportunities we publish on our website. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we will only get back to shortlisted candidates. AAH-I does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process nor does it use recruitment agents. Selection will be done on a rolling basis.

Apply via :

recruitkenya@actionafricahelp.org

October 28, 2024
Head, Public Affairs EA Cluster

Job Description

This role will be required to pro-actively: Shape the Health Care policy environment across the multiple countries of the Cluster, position Novartis as a trusted partner and policy thought leader, build strong local stakeholder relationships and partnerships & establish Public Affairs as a strong function/business partner in the Cluster.

Provide support to Public Affairs and Policy and Corporate Leads, as well as senior country leadership in order to effectively build and manage Novartis’ external reputation to engage and lead in relevant policy discussions.
Contribute to the creation, revision and publishing of policy documents, advocacy toolkits, training materials. -Deliver, advice and prepare briefs for senior management
Develop evidence and policy collateral (reports, audits, surveys) that support priority brands / issues.
Liaise with business functions to provide key support for market related tasks (i.e. stakeholder management) -Work with external partners such as think tanks, industry groups and other third parties.
Team member on specific projects, lead smaller projects. -Monitor and provide updates to the business on external policy and political (federal and state) developments. -Ensure smooth information exchange with corporate as well as global public affairs functions.
Build Public Affairs and issue management competency in the market
Develop strong partnership working relationships
Design and maintain platforms, tools and decks in support of overall Public Affairs.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and/or advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, Political Sciences or Business.
5 years+ business experience in the pharma industry and/or 5 years+ working experience in a Public Affairs related setting with significant African exposure.
Proven English writing and communication skills. -Established pharma and healthcare system knowledge.

Apply via :

sjobs.brassring.com

October 28, 2024
Procurement Officer

This post is located at the United Nations Office at Nairobi, Procurement Section at the Nairobi duty station. Under the supervision of the Chief, Procurement Section, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Responsibilities

Plans, develops and manages all procurement and contractual aspects of projects of significant complexity related to worldwide procurement of diverse services and commodities
Advises requisitioning units and recipient entities on the full range of procurement issues, providing support and guidance at all stage of the procurement cycle.
Formulates strategies and designs innovative solutions to resolve issues/conflicts for complex procurement projects and establishes and maintains work program and schedule for ongoing contracts and newly-planned ones.
Participates in negotiations with senior supplier representatives; signs procurement orders up to the authorized limit, and, in cases where the amount exceeds authorized signature authority, prepares submissions to the Contracts Committee for review and subsequent approval by the authorized official.
Conducts market research to keep abreast of market developments; researches and analyzes statistical data and market reports on the world commodity situation, production patterns and availability of good and services and identifies new technologies, and products/services, evaluates and recommends potential supply sources and participates in the incorporation of research results into the procurement program.
Oversees adherence to contractual agreements, recommends amendments and extensions of contracts, and advises concerned parties on contractual rights and obligations and oversees adherence to contractual agreements, recommends amendments and extensions of contracts, and advises concerned parties on contractual rights and obligations.
Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internationally recognized procurement standards and of all phases of international procurement techniques and operations used in contracting for a diverse range of goods and services. Knowledge of contract law and expertise in handling complex contract issues. Knowledge of quantitative methods to measure supplier capacity systems and ability to identify sources of supply, market trends and pricing. Ability to shape and influence agreements with requisitioning units and vendors. Ability to apply technical expertise to resolve a range of issues/problems. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
TECHNOLOGICAL AWARENESS: Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitation of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, public administration, commerce, engineering, law 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. Internationally recognized professional certificate such as CIPS level 4 by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply or equivalent is an advantage.
Work Experience

A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in procurement, of which at least three (3) years should be direct first hand procurement experience is required.
Experience in managing procurement of high value and complex requirements in support of development programmes with multiple thematic areas, and operational requirements such as health and security, is desirable.
Experience supervising a procurement team is desirable.
Experience working with a Systems, Application and Products (SAP) system or another Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is desirable

Languages
English and French are the working Languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in oral and written English is required. Working knowledge of other UN official languages is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Appointment against this position 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 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.

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careers.un.org

October 28, 2024