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Job Experience: Experience of 7 – 9 years

  • Chief of Unit, Information Systems, P4

    Chief of Unit, Information Systems, P4

    The ICT Infrastructure at UN Gigiri Complex in Nairobi, consists of 45 blocks, 14 conference rooms, and two server rooms and distribution switches spread over 145 acres of land. The network has more than 8,000 nodes, covers the Local Area Network, IP Telephony, ISPs and Telecom links, Communication Tower and Satellite Dishes, Wi-Fi, and Servers and Storage. UNON provides ICT Services for UNON, UNEP, UN-Habitat, and the Resident Coordinator System, in addition to Common Shared services for more than 55 Agencies, Funds, and Programs of the UN System located in Nairobi as Country Team or Regional Offices.
    Responsibilities
    Within delegated authority, the Chief of Infrastructure Management Section is responsible for the following functions:

    Manage the operation and maintenance of huge and complex ICT Infrastructure to achieve high reliability and availability of services for clients accessing cloud-based services, and local systems in a secured manner, including infrastructure hosting services for UN collocated Agencies Funds and Programs.
    Plans and directs major projects related to ICT infrastructure including O365, IP Telephony, Network, Secretariat connectivity, Data Centres, Voice and Video Communications Infrastructure, Information Security, 5G mobile technology, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery for UNON.
    Provides expert advice on complex networks analysis and design; identifies the need for new solutions (or modifications to existing solutions) and responds to requests from users for new or enhanced services, including virtualization; develops plans for technological feasibility. Innovate towards Green ICT initiatives & Disability inclusion solutions.
    Formulates Request for Proposals (RFPs) for central infrastructure equipment (network, telecommunications, servers, and data storage), systems and services; provides technical specifications and standards for procurement of equipment; evaluates proposals from vendors; performs tests and recommends selection of equipment in the most expedient manner.
    Develops cost proposals for outgoing services and cost estimates for incoming services; oversees the technical evaluation of incoming proposals and technically manages the contract service.
    Tracks and monitors project progress against plan, requirements, quality measures, and standard processes; liaises with users on all aspects and during all phases of planning and implementation.
    Is actively involved in reviews, monitors and improves infrastructure security; undertakes a regular programme of self-audit and baselining by utilizing appropriate tools and in conjunction with formal audits as conducted by both Internal Audit and external testers.
    Acts as Change Manager for all requests for change related to ICT services, and coordinate implementation.
    Ensures that the team maintains Configuration Management Database for all component items related to UNON Infrastructure, and the Network Operating Centre is fully functional to monitor key components, and that critical alerts are addressed immediately.
    Develops, implements and monitors ICT infrastructure standards and guidelines and ensures that any changes take place in a controlled and auditable manner; contributes to defining ICT policy and following up with its implementation.
    Facilitates communication and provides emergency communications in support of staff security.
    Keeps abreast of developments in technology and provides leadership in identifying possible improvement of services, quality-wise and cost-wise, for ICT equipment.
    Provides professional leadership and work direction to the Unit; mentors and supervises the work of the staff, contract staff, etc.; participates in planning and preparation of the budget, work program, and spending plan.
    Prepares and makes presentations on communications topics, networks and equipment to staff; ensures effective coordination with other UN agencies in order to maximize possibilities of inter-agency collaboration.
    Performs other related duties as assigned.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of communication equipment with adequate skills for their installation and maintenance. Knowledge of operations of commercial telecommunications services, voice and data communications techniques, radio and satellite communication systems. Ability to analyze telecommunication data and conduct reviews. Good problem-solving skills. The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines, and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations; takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
    PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
    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) in computer science, information systems, telecommunication, or other related fields 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.
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Job – Specific Qualification

    Certification in the Information Security field such as CISM, CISSP is required.
    Certified Data Center professional, PRINCE2 and CoBIT are desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of information technologies and information communication technologies are required.
    Experience in implementing of Unified Communications solutions, business continuity management, Office 365, and project management is desirable.
    Experience in implementing and managing enterprise computer networks is desirable.
    Experience in the operations of commercial telecommunications services, voice and data communications techniques is desirable.

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    careers.un.org

  • Special Assistant, Administration, P4

    Special Assistant, Administration, P4

    Under the direct supervision of the Director Ecosystems Division, supported by the Deputy-Director, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
    Responsibilities
     Systematize the planning process to facilitate strategic decision making within the Division.

    Research, analyze and present information gathered from diverse sources of relevance to the Director and Deputy Director such as policy issues and administrative matters.
    Support and advise the Director and Deputy Director and bring to their attention urgent and sensitive matters.
    Oversee and organize policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
    Generate survey initiatives, design data collection tools, review, analyze and interpret responses, identify problems/issues and prepare conclusions.
    Organize and prepare written outputs, e.g. prepare background and briefing papers, analyse, report and study, inputs to publications.
    Establish and maintain procedures, standards and tools which are consistent with UN policy and practice to ensure proper adherence to Human resources matters and financial management and control.
    Supervise and manage staff in the office of the Director and Deputy Director.

    Maintain liaison with Divisions, the Executive Office, Senior Management and UNEP’s Regional and out-posted offices including the Regional Seas Conventions and Action Plans Secretariats.

    Ensure prompt and efficient liaison and coordination between the Director and UNEP Divisions and Offices.
    Working with relevant staff from the Divisions and Offices, draft reports for the Director and Deputy Director, including on issues of sensitive and confidential nature.
    Assess implications and make recommendations to the Director and Deputy Director on possible strategies and other measures to address issues of concern and to advance mandated objectives.
    Maintain calendar and monitor delivery of key reports and deliverables that are requiring Divisional input or leadership, particularly to member states and UN Committees and partners.

    Support the Director and Deputy Director’s meetings and missions.

    Assist in planning for and participating in meetings of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA) and the Committee of Permanent Representatives.
    Ensure that the Director and Deputy Director are effectively able to participate in and lead, when appropriate or requiring Ecosystems Division related interventions, meetings with the UNEP Senior Management Team and other internal bodies as necessary.
    Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
    Coordinate the preparation of extensive briefing materials, speeches and meetings/mission files, including the finalization of mission reports and dissemination of relevant information to colleagues in the Division and other parts of the organisation as appropriate.

    Support the Director and Deputy Director to maintain close contract with governments, delegations and Senior officials of the UN including on operational and administrative matters.

    Bring to the attention of the Director and Deputy Director, issues relevant to UNEP’s bilateral relations with governments, partners and inter-agency cooperation relating to the work of the Division.
    Identify, analyse and monitor political developments, trends and emerging issues that could affect the work of the Division and organisation in general.
    Support the coordination of the Division’s engagement in relevant UN System-wide processes and initiatives including UN reforms and the UNEP transformation process, among others.
    Analyse and follow up on recommendations of the UNEP Evaluation Unit, the UN Board of Auditors or other audit recommendations of a programmatic and operational nature at the Divisional level.
    Perform other related duties as required.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environment, project or programme management and administration. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environment, project or programme management and administration. Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations. 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. Ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. 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.
    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 university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental or social sciences, business or public administration, management, economics or a related field is required.
    A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

    At least seven (7) years of professional working experience of which two (2) are at an international level preferably relating to sustainable development and/or environmental related issues is required.
    Experience working in a front or coordinating office, supporting senior level managers or cross functional teams is desirable.
    Work experience within the United Nations context or similar organization is desirable.
    Experience in coordinating large delegations in intergovernmental meetings is desirable.
    At least two (2) years’ experience in coordinating projects relating to ecosystems and biodiversity is desirable.
    Two (2) or more years of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

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  • Program Implementation Lead: GIRL-H

    Program Implementation Lead: GIRL-H

    The Program / Department / Team (Program / Department Summary)
    Girls Improving Resilience through Livelihoods and Health (GIRL-H) is a three-year, 10-million-dollar program implemented in Kenya, Uganda, Haiti and Nigeria and seeks to improve the well-being of adolescent and young people by increasing their access to skills and knowledge, health resources, formal education and economic opportunities. GIRL-H also fosters an enabling environment by working with communities to transform unhealthy social norms and create opportunities for girls and boys to access education and economic opportunity. Key to GIRL-H is a robust learning and research agenda that reaches across three countries to contribute to the evidence base on what works to secure access to opportunities for adolescent girls within the most marginalized communities and to better understand their contribution to household resilience. This evidence and learning will be shared to elevate Mercy Corps’ influence in the adolescent girl space and to bolster fundraising efforts to scale the model. The GIRL-H
    Program Manager will coordinate and support the successful implementation of the GIRL-H program across the target countries, driving innovation and learning to refine a replicable and evidence-based GIRL-H programming model, and will play a critical role in leading regional and global expansion efforts for Mercy Corps’ adolescent girl programming.

    General Position Summary

    The Program Manager is responsible for supporting the country offices implementation of the GIRL-H program, including ensuring that project activities result in positive outcomes for male and female participants of different age groups.
    S/he will have the responsibility for program start-up and implementing, while building team members’ and partners’ capacity to integrate a gender and youth perspective into project activities.
    The Program Manager will support country Program Managers to ensure the effective and timely execution of all activities within this program, including social capital and life skills, linkages to formal, informal, and technical education, promotion of the enabling environment for young girls.
    The Program Manager will be responsible for ensuring the integration of Safe Spaces into relevant programs. He/She is responsible for overseeing the implementation of training modules and the management of the Mercy Corps GIRL-H Safe Space activities for adolescent girls and boys, within relevant programs, including the GIRL-H program.

     Essential Responsibilities

    STRATEGY AND VISION

    Develop a clear vision for the program, as well as a clear and effective strategy for program implementation and evaluation and ensure that the vision and mission are aligned with contextual realities.
    Ensure that the program strategy is clear and communicated to team members, local beneficiaries and partners.
    Ensure that program implementation is responsive to communities and partners and aligned with Mercy Corps’ principles and values.
    Collaborate with other related Mercy Corps programs to create synergies wherever possible.
    Guide the technical implementation of women’s and girls’ leadership country strategies based on Mercy Corps’ Country Strategy for Uganda, Haiti, Kenya and Nigeria.
    Promote gender strategies across the country portfolio and adapt and improve them as needed.

     PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

    Manage and oversee program implementation, in cooperation with key project stakeholders, including local non-governmental organizations, local government officials, community- based organizations, other international agencies on the ground, and key donors;
    Support transition of graduating participants across implementing countries
    Work with MEL and country teams to tease out learnings and make adaptations where necessary
    Develop communication materials including quarterly newsletters
    Collaborate with program, finance and administrative staff to ensure systems comply with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures, including adherence to Mercy Corps program management minimum standards.
    Ensure program implementation is on time, scope and budget, using effective M&E systems to reach desired impacts.
    Create and maintain systems ensuring effective and transparent use of financial resources for timely and informative reporting in line with donor and Mercy Corps policies and procedures.
    Increase Mercy Corps and partner organization staff capacity by designing and delivering technical training and coaching plans on topics related to building resilience and achieving gender-equitable program outcomes.
    Provide leadership and oversight in all aspects of program implementation, management, and evaluation.

     TEAM MANAGEMENT

    Manage a specialized team dedicated to the specific project deliverables.
    Work with different consultants – make documentaries, digitize curriculum
    Develop the capacity of the team, deepen understanding of their roles and assist with career development.
    Assist team members with information, tools and resources to improve performance & reach objectives.
    Promote accountability, communicate expectations and provide constructive feedback informally and formally via regular one on ones and performance reviews;
    Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where team members strive to achieve excellence.
    Oversee program staff and partner performance and quality of program implementation and if security context allows, conduct frequent field visits to all program sites.

     FINANCE & COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT

    Ensure compliance with donor and Mercy Corps regulations related to gender, resilience, and safes spaces programming.
    Draft and/or review scope of work to hire and manage any technical consultants, including review for technical efficacy and contract budget.
    Establish and oversee effective program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting systems for both internal and external use and ensure high quality input is obtained from team members.
    Use reporting results to monitor program success, measure impact, and calibrate program strategy accordingly.
    Ensure documentation of achievements and lessons learned to ensure best practices are captured and disseminated in quarterly and final program reports.
    Monitor adherence to the donor grant agreement as well as Mercy Corps’ and donor’s policies and procedures for procurement and compliance.

     KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

    Masters or equivalent experience in international development, political science, women’s or development studies, economics, sociology or other relevant field.
    7-9 years’ experience in gender and youth development work including experience developing and conducting gender training, gender/youth mainstreaming and engaging in gender advocacy.
    Experience in implementing adolescent and young people programs
    Demonstrated ability to implement a program, manage a team and develop their capacities.
    Demonstrated capacity to lead the collection, analysis and utilization of information from a broad range of sources to ensure effective integration of gender and youth concerns throughout the project’s duration. In-depth understanding of gender, age and other socio- cultural factors in the context of food security programming.
    Ability to foster commitment and build capacity among project staff and in-country actors around gender and youth integration.
    Experience in African preferred.
    Strong public speaking and facilitation skills required.
    Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
    Excellent oral and written English skills
    Capacity building experience especially for national organizations, local stakeholders and participants among others.
    Knowledge of Sphere standards and other training in humanitarian response preferred.

    REGIONAL SYSTEMS AND SUPPORT FUNCTIONS

    Ensure that effective systems are in place in all country offices for the adequate management of human resources, financial and operational field support functions.
    Review and support country team adherence to Mercy Corps and donor policies and procedures.
    Capture and disseminate best practices on operations, finance, and HR systems across country teams to ensure highest quality and standards.
    Provide dedicated support to country teams in the event of an emergency or start up of a complex program that requires additional resources.
    Collaborate with country finance leads in producing bi-annual master budgets.

     HUMAN RESOURCES, SAFEGUARDING AND DIVERSITY

    Support Mercy Corps global and regional initiatives for human resources, including safeguarding and diversity, and talent development.
    Collaborate with the people team to promote staff access to high quality learning opportunities, with a special emphasis on national team member development.
    Assist with the on-boarding of senior team members, ensuring they are set up for success and familiar with agency systems, procedures, and protocols.

     RISK MANAGEMENT

    Engage and support countries across the region to ensure that adequate risk management systems are in place.
    Collaborate with country leadership to support preparedness and response to major disruptive events.
    Engage with country teams on the internal audit process to track findings and ensure country team compliance with IA findings and recommendations.
    Engage with country level Ethics and Assurance managers as well as the global Ethics and
    Assurance department to track and analyze trends and needs across countries.

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  • Programme Management Officer, P4

    Programme Management Officer, P4

    Responsibilities

    This position is located within the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Data and Statistics Unit of the Office of the Director Capacity Development and Innovation Branch in the Science Division at the Nairobi duty station. The incumbent will perform the following duties:

    Manages the SDG Indicators under UNEP custodianship:
    Manage the systems analysis, design, development, and implementation of environment statistics data processing system(s) for the collection, processing, presentation and dissemination of statistical information on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) under UNEP custodianship and for the inclusion of this data in the World Environment Situation Room and the UNSD SDG Global Database.
    Generates survey initiatives.
    Designs data collection tools.
    Reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identify problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
    Confer with national statistical offices and other national, internal and external stakeholders to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications.
    Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
    Co-ordinates all actions required for the effective implementation of projects:
    Develops, implements, and evaluates assigned projects.
    Monitors and analyzes project development and implementation.
    Reviews relevant documents and reports.
    Identifies problems and issues to be addressed and initiates corrective actions.
    Liaises with relevant parties and ensures follow-up actions.
    Coordinates activities related to budget funding (project preparation and submissions, progress reports, financial statements, etc.) and prepares related documents/reports (pledging, work programme, programme budget, etc.)
    Conducts capacity building workshops on environment statistics, SDGs and SDMX:
    Provides substantive backstopping to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
    Initiates and coordinates outreach activities and conducts training workshops on Environment statistics and SDMX, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
    Leads and/or participates in field missions, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, etc.
    Manages the SDMX standard implementation in UNEP:
    Review, analyze and evaluate user needs for the design, development, and implementation of the system to ensure Statistical Data and Metadata eXchange (SDMX) compliance.
    Represents UNEP in the SDMX Statistical and SDGs Working Groups and in the SDMX Experts meetings.
    Develop customized Data Structure Definitions (DSD) for data exchange of indicators with no existing DSDs, and other functional specifications and user documentation.
    Manages UNEP Environmental, Social and Economic database :
    Maintain the Environmental, Social and Economic data in World Environment Situation Room database up to date and add required indicators and their data by linking new data sources to the database.
    Manages and maintain the SDG Interface Ontology (SDGIO) in collaboration with the ontology experts and link it to broader SDGs and domains related ontologies as part of Linked Open Data.
    Write detailed descriptions of user needs, program functions and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.
    Supervise and provide guidance to junior staff, UNV’s and interns.
    Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
    Performs other duties as required.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to environment, project or programme management and administration. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection and validation using various methods. Data Analysis & Visualization skills, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various data sources, and an understanding of machine learning and artificial intelligence. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. The ability to analyse and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    COMMITMENT TO CONTINUOUS LEARNING: Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
    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.
    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

    An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Environmental studies, Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field is required.
    A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is a desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in the collection, compilation, verification and dissemination of statistical data, as well as management of databases and webpage development is required.

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    careers.un.org

  • Senior PSP Officer Senior Inter-Agency Coordination Officer Child Protection Officer Registration and Identity Management Officer

    Senior PSP Officer Senior Inter-Agency Coordination Officer Child Protection Officer Registration and Identity Management Officer

    Duties

    Develop and implement a strategic plan for Private Sector Partnership in the market, reflecting the country advocacy strategies and global PSP strategies.
    Contribute to the development of the annual country Private Partnerships and Philanthropy income, including its income targets and other goals, as well as in their implementation, and report in a timely manner according to agreed annual budgets and plans.
    Manage and/or oversee the PSP budget in the AOR, supervise PSP (UNHCR regular and affiliated) staff in order to ensure National Growth Fund (NGF) projects operate within approved budget.
    Effectively lead the PSP team within the AOR to substantially increase the funds raised in the market
    Enforce the Organization¿s global private sector fundraising strategy in the AOR.
    Oversee the development of an individual giving acquisition program which could include Face to Face, Direct Mail, print ad, Digital or DRTV in addition to other methods determined to be appropriate.  
    Oversee donor development, supporter experience and donor care programs to increase donor retention and improve life-time value of donors 
    Advise on PSP investments (NGF) on the different fundraising channels, bringing maximum return on investment to the Organization at minimum risk.
    Develop and/or oversee cordial relations with relevant corporate donors and media partners when it is related for fundraising in order to seek their increased financial and other types of support for UNHCR. 
    Oversee the development and maintenance of a donor database, in which financial supporter’s private information and donation history are saved.
    Oversee the development, maintenance, updating and enhancement of all the fundraising communication messages and materials for print and internet-based online outlets in order to maximize the loyalty of the donors for UNHCR. 
    Ensure the submission of regular reports to the relevant internal recipients inside UNHCR (country, regional and HQ level). 
    Ensure the compliance with the relevant domestic law related to fundraising practice, fundraising licencing and data protection.
    Manage PSP activities and staff within the AOR to ensure efficient fundraising operations meeting expected income growth targets.
    If delegated by the supervisor, give approval to national and/or regional PSP implementation of activities within agreed budgets, staffing plans and annual plans.
    Approve UNHCR corporate brand and its delivery for public engagement within the AOR and following PSP global guidelines.
    Coordinate and work closely with Representative(s) and Communications team to integrate plans as it relates to events, public engagement initiatives, campaigns, communications and outreach.
    Ensure coordination with programme, livelihoods, durable solutions and other key UNHCR staff in the AOR as applicable, to identify programme areas for PSP to support, collaborate to structure donor proposals and secure donations from PPH partners
    Perform other related duties as required.

    Minimum Qualifications
    Years of Experience / Degree Level

    For P4/NOD 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

    Field(s) of Education 

    Business; Marketing; Social Sciences; or other relevant field.

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  • Data Specialist, P4 Programme Management Officer, P3

    Data Specialist, P4 Programme Management Officer, P3

    Responsibilities

    This position is located in the UNEP Digital Transformations Unit at the Nairobi duty station. Within the UNEP regional office, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:

    Translate organizational needs into analytics and reporting requirements to support decisions, strategies and workflows with data and information, including from UNEP’s World Environment Situation Room and other relevant data platforms.
    Identify, analyze, and interpret environmental trends or patterns, using machine learning techniques, statistical methods to identify relevant features and variables in structured and unstructured sources of information and data
    Oversee and allocate resources to the building of analysis, reporting and quality control capabilities
    Ensure technically sound execution of data analytics projects and facilitate data sharing with UNEP¿s World Environment Situation Room.
    Collaborate with colleagues across divisions and within the Digital Accelerator Lab to identify data analytics needs and support data-driven projects.
    Translate immediate requirements into prototype solutions and oversee their subsequent full implementation
    Keep track of trends and developments in data analytics best practices, tools, etc.
    Deliver analysis to UN Country Teams and Common Country Assessments (CCAs) on environmental trends and opportunities to harness digital technologies for environmental sustainability.
    Liaise with digital stakeholders in the region to understand environmental needs and receive feedback on UNEP data platforms and related digital products and services.
    Deliver trainings on data, digital technologies and related innovations linked to environmental sustainability.
    Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.
    Perform other duties as may be assigned.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge to turn data into information, information into insight and insight into business decisions. Ability to Translate organizational needs into analytics and reporting requirements to support decisions, strategies and workflows with data and information, including from UNEPs World Environment Situation Room and other relevant data platforms The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
    CREATIVITY: Actively seeks to improve programmes or services. Offers new and different options to solve problems or meet client needs. Promotes and persuades others to consider new ideas. Takes calculated risks on new and unusual ideas; thinks “outside the box.” Takes an interest in new ideas and new ways of doing things. Is not bound by current thinking or traditional approaches.
    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.

    Education

    Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in computer science, data science, analytics, statistics, information management, public administration, management or a related field is required. Additional university level training in environmental science is desirable. A first-level university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. ‘
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

    A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in applied analytics, business intelligence, information management, statistics, project management, stakeholder management or related area is required.
    Experience in using data to advance decisions, strategies and execution with regard to environmental sustainability is required.
    Experience with self-service analytics and data visualization applications (MS PowerBI, Qlik, Tableau or similar), or business intelligence tools (SAP Business Objects, etc.) is required
    Experience in tools managing version control such as Git is desirable.
    Experience with database or programming languages (SQL, Python, R) is desirable.
    Experience with Geographic Information Systems and related software packages (ARC GIS, QGIS) is desirable.
    A minimum of two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable

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  • Programme Management Officer(Special Projects), P4

    Programme Management Officer(Special Projects), P4

    This post is in the UNEP’s Economy Division, Director’s Office at the Nairobi duty station. Under the direct supervision of the Division Director, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
    Responsibilities
    Provide strategic, substantive support to new areas of work key to the Division and to UNEP, planned under the current UNEP Medium-Term Strategy by:

    Supporting the process to enable special projects assigned to the Division to be managed.
    Providing support to run the process underpinning a designated special project.
    Liaising with relevant parties and ensuring follow-up actions.
    Producing and coordinating activities related to relevant meeting preparation, agenda setting, budgeting, and funding.
    Producing monitoring and progress reports, financial statements, funding proposals.

    Provide substantive backstopping to inter-Governmental processes and consultative meetings by:

    Coordinating the preparation and running of high-level meetings and conferences.
    Planning and coordinating task-team preparatory meetings.
    Building meeting agendas by coordinating topics, identifying presenters, participants, and preparing communications, background documents and presentations.
    Ensuring that political and protocol processes underpinning high-level meetings is being managed adequately.
    Collecting and analyzing data to identify trends or patterns and provide insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods to enable data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting.

    Coordinates policy development by:

    Conducting reviews and analysis of issues and trends.
    Preparing research activities and studies.
    Initiating and coordinating outreach activities with other Divisions and partners in development.
    Performing other duties required to support Division Office.

    Competencies

    PROFESSIONALISM: The ability to analyze and interpret data in support of decision-making and convey resulting information to management. Shows pride in work and in achievements; Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Remains calm in stressful situations. 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 & 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

    An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in environmental related science, engineering, economics, or related climate change mitigation field is required.
    A first university degree in combination with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.
    Successful completion of both degree and non-degree programs in data analytics, business analytics or data science programs is desirable.

    Work Experience

    At least seven (7) years of professional working experience, preferably at the international level, with progressively rising levels of responsibility in the fields of environmental science/engineering, environmental policy or related field is required.
    Experience with inter-governmental processes is desirable.
    Experience in the UN system or a similar international organization is desirable.
    Two (2) years or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.

    Apply via :

    careers.un.org