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  • Short Term Consultancy

    Short Term Consultancy

    Scope of Short-Term Consultancy Work
    The Remote Monitoring and Management of Medical Equipment (RMX3) Project has been implemented for nearly three years, and the government needs to consolidate all the information through a cost benefit analysis to assess the viability of investing in the national roll out of this system by evaluating the effectiveness and costs for national scale-up.
    A Cost Benefit Analysis Technical Working Group has been convened comprising the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, and Philips Foundation to complete this assessment. The consultant will support the working group to assess the total costs of the pilot (both direct and indirect, including set up costs); evaluate the effectiveness of the pilot, to identify key reasons for success & risks; and examine the feasibility of scaling up the pilot (including determining associated scale up costs), with a focus on affordability, capacity to roll out, stakeholder buy-in and National Budget
    The TWG has articulated the specific questions that need to be addressed to inform the final decision-makers deliberation’s, as Follows

    Assess the effectiveness of the Remote Monitoring (RM) Solution in improving the availability and functionality of medical
    equipment and articulate the success factors and risks of implementing the system
    Assess the costs of implementing the RM solution for medical equipment management and develop a profile of scale up costs
    Determine the financial viability or impact of scaling up the RM solution for medical equipment management across the country
    Determine an affordable cost for the Government of Kenya to consider adaptation and scale up of the RM solution

    Specific Tasks And Deliverables

    Refine the draft methodology developed by a former Economics Consultant to address the articulated questions, and to fit the country context in terms of system improvement objectives and monitoring framework to support data collection
    Report on refined/ finalized methodology
    Preliminary meeting to discuss context and methodological concerns Refine methodology and tool and have consensus meeting to guide data collection (remote) Primary data collection anticipated to take 3 weeks and will be done by government leads. Weekly meetings with consultant to review data collection required. Consultant will conduct secondary data collection (remote)

    To Complete The Deliverables, The Consultant Will

    Conduct a Cost Benefit Analysis to evaluate the value of the RMS for medical equipment management system to the overall health system
    Conduct a Budget Impact Analysis to predict and understand the potential financial impact of introducing the system at the proposed cost
    Determine the financial viability of scaling up the medical equipment asset management tool in consultation with the planning and budgeting department facilitated by the MOH Economists
    Conduct a Cost Comparison of Similar Solutions across the country to determine an affordable cost for the Government of Kenya to consider adaptation and scale up of the solution.

    Work relationships

    The individual consultant will work under the overall guidance of the UNICEF Health Specialist (Innovations) based at the Kisumu Zonal Office with specialized technical oversight/support from the UNICEF Regional Office Heath Economist(Health).
    The consultancy will be for a period of 50 days
    The consultancy will employ a hybrid approach comprising remote and field-level work (further outlined in bullet 4 below and in the table on specific tasks and deliverables) to ensure the assignment is implemented as per the scope of work. This will require the consultant’s daily check ins with the UNICEF’s consultancy lead (the health specialist innovation), bi-weekly check ins with both the Health specialist Innovations and the UNICEF Regional Office Heath Economist , and participation in the virtual CBA TWG meetings.

    Method of work:
    The consultant will be required to refine the CBA tool, which will guide the data collection needs. This will be done remotely. Once the methodology and tool are agreed upon, primary data collection will be conducted by the government leads while the consultant will be required to conduct secondary data collection. There will be a two-week window for data collection anticipated, with one additional week for data completion. However, weekly calls will be organized to ensure any bottlenecks in data capture are addressed, and additional data needs required for the analysis are collected during the same data collection
    Essential

    Desired Competencies, technical background, and experience
    Advanced university degree in Health Economics, Health Policy, Economics, Financing, or a related field.
    A minimum of 5 years in relevant field including cost benefit and cost effectiveness analysis.
    Experience with designing and implementing financial and economics modelling in developing countries.
    Experience and or knowledge in economic evaluation of public health interventions, including for health innovations
    Experience pricing health interventions
    Strong communications, analytical, writing, and interpersonal skills to coherently present results.
    Experience collecting economic data (in any setting) and/or working with costing tools.
    Experience working with large analytic datasets and prior experience with data management.
    Demonstrated experience with data analysis, including techniques necessary for data derived from surveys using complex sampling.
    Demonstrated comfort and fluency in quantitative analysis, and proficient with statistical analysis and data presentation software programs
    Professional proficiency in written and spoken English (required).
    Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision

    Desired Profile

    Experience working with the Government of Kenya and counties
    Good analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills.
    Experience with research, policy or implementation of maternal and child health service delivery
    Demonstrated ability to work in a team collaboration, multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious & effective working
    relationships both within and outside the organization.
    Ability to quickly build rapport with individuals and groups; maintain an effective network of individuals across organizational

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Consulting, Senior Manager, Workforce Advisory Services

    Consulting, Senior Manager, Workforce Advisory Services

    The opportunity: your next adventure awaits
    We are currently seeking highly motivated people to join our Workforce Advisory Services team. Being part of the ‘Workforce Advisory Services’, you will be working with diverse teams of EY professionals aiming to deliver quality services to our clients. You will enhance your knowledge and experience across a wide range of industrial sectors as well as competencies in talent management. These include HR management policies, procedures, and systems development; talent management and leadership transformation; HR processes design and optimization; employee experience & engagement; change management; corporate governance. You will also participate in content marketing, sales, and business development activities for our Consulting Services. As part of our team you will be expected to take on responsibility early, while continuously developing your personal skills through learning, experiences and coaching.
    Your Key Responsibilities

    Coordinate delivery of Workforce Advisory Services, and actively seek opportunities to recommend/sell additional EY services, as appropriate.
    Manage overall account engagement and client relationship as the primary point of contact for Workforce Advisory Services.
    Establish confidence and trust between clients and EY and set the tone for successful client engagements.
    Frequently engage the market through Seminars, workshops, surveys and breakfast meetings with industry players.
    Frequently communicate and engage with CHROs/HR Directors to ensure continued market visibility and alignment of service offerings to the market needs.
    Prioritize multiple tasks across several internal groups, ensure quality and client responsiveness, while taking ultimate accountability for meeting established deadlines.
    Deliver billable technical and project management workforce advisory services to our chosen clients.
    Take responsibility for delivery of exceptional client services in line with EY standards and guidelines
    Manage the overall profitability of advisory engagements. Drive firm revenue by regularly reviewing and analysing costs charged to an account, and overall team utilisation.
    Oversee client engagements and finance management as it relates to services provided and related supplemental work included in client accounts in assigned portfolio such as invoicing and A/R collection management, Work in progress margin monitoring etc.

    Skills And Attributes For Success

    Experience interacting with senior level management and a track record of successful client management;
    Experience in delivering human resources transformations and talent management
    Strong project management and organizational skills.
    Strong written, verbal and listening skills are required.
    The ability to understand what is communicated orally and an urgency to resolve issues quickly and appropriately;
    Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to quickly build rapport and establish trust and understanding with others;
    Proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and Excel, Some experience with ERP systems, or web-based portal applications (e.g. SharePoint)

    To qualify for the role, you must have:

    Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of second-class upper honours or equivalent in any of the following fields of study; – Human Resources Management, Social Sciences, Commerce, Accounting or Finance, International Business, or Legal Studies
    Current Membership of relevant professional bodies such as CIPD, IHRM, SHRM or equivalent
    Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Strategic Management, Human Resources Management or any related field will be an added advantage.
    A minimum overall grade of a B+ in KCSE and B+ in both English & Mathematics
    7+ Years’ experience delivering HR Consulting Services

    What’s In It For You

    Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
    Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.
    Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
    Develop your personal purpose, as we work towards our shared purpose of ‘Building a Better Working World’

    Apply via :

    careers.ey.com

  • Video and Blended Learning Curriculum Designer

    Video and Blended Learning Curriculum Designer

    Job Description
    To support the scale up of the community philanthropy approach towards civil society sustainability, AKF is recruiting a consultant to develop blended and video-based learning curriculum in English. The Consultant will work remotely to complete the duties and responsibilities outlined below while reporting to the Regional Technical Advisor Civil Society.
    Primary Duties and Responsibilities

    Coordinate with AKF’s Yetu Initiative and Global Practice teams to identify and source content from subject matter experts (SMEs) to support curriculum design and development from the conception to pre-production phases
    Conduct research and collect and curate relevant learning resources
    Regularly report to the Regional Technical Advisor Civil Society on the status of the curriculum
    Collaborate with other curriculum development stakeholders to produce the video-based portion of the course including graphic designers, animators, and videographers
    Craft measurable learning objectives
    Outline curriculum, including content for asynchronous and synchronous sessions
    Write scripts for the asynchronous video portion of the curriculum
    Design annotations (storyboards) and shot lists for the asynchronous video portion of the curriculum
    Design and curate learner engagement strategies for the asynchronous video portion of the curriculum (offline assignments, reference materials, quizzes)
    Create supplementary learning resources including but not limited to learner workbooks, case studies, and slide decks
    Create facilitators guide for engaging synchronous sessions, including those designed for in-person and remote facilitation

    Required Skills And Experiences

    Excellent writing skills and English proficiency
    Ability to write in a range of different styles: academic, business, conversational, and technical
    Experience designing and developing adult learning curriculum including writing learning objectives, facilitator guides, and scripts applying adult learning principles
    Experience translating theoretical concepts into easily understood language using real-life and contextual examples, case studies, and culturally appropriate analogies and metaphors
    Previous experience in community and local philanthropy, fundraising and civil society strengthening
    Precision, accuracy, attention to detail, and patience
    Proficiency in using MS Word and Excel
    Preference for degree in Education, Instructional Design or relevant field

    How to applyPlease submit a resume, cover letter indicating your daily rate, the names and contact details of three professional references, and a writing sample to: akfkenya.procurement@akdn.org by 5th April 2022.Please note that applicants must include “Application for Video and Blended Learning Curriculum Designer in the email subject line.

    Apply via :

    akfkenya.procurement@akdn.org

  • Consultancy: Special Assistant to ESARO Disability Inclusion Specialist, UNICEF, Esaro

    Consultancy: Special Assistant to ESARO Disability Inclusion Specialist, UNICEF, Esaro

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

    Minimum of 4 years proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support.
    Fluency in English
    Ability to travel in and out of the country
    In-depth understanding of entire MS Office suite.
    High-school Diploma or Equivalent  
    Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities.
    Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.
    A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
    Professional level verbal and written communications skills.
    Experience of work with persons with disabilities is desirable;

    Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:

    Care
    Respect
    Integrity
    Trust
    Accountability

    Competencies: 
    the consultant should have the following competencies for the assignment:

    Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
    Drive to achieve results for impact
    Innovates and embraces change
    Manages ambiguity and complexity
    Works collaboratively with others
    Languages needed:  English

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Consulting Director – Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change (Director Level)

    Consulting Director – Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change (Director Level)

    You will be based in our South African office as part of ERM’s Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change Europe & Middle East & Africa (EMEA) team. This is a team of management consultants focused on helping companies to create long-term value by managing the opportunities and mitigate the risks tied to ESG.
    Responsibilities

    As a Consulting Director joining our team, your key focus will be on helping our clients to define strategies to address climate change as part of their corporate sustainability journeys. Technically, the consultant should have experience in some or all of the following areas, for example:
    Ability to complete GHG assessments and carbon accounting in line with good international practice, e.g., ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
    Exposure to various climate change disclosures such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) or Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and potentially experience in assurance of climate change related sustainability data as part of company’s annual reporting in line with GRI/SABS
    Understanding of the South African regulatory regime for climate change, including carbon tax, pollution prevention plans, energy management plans, carbon offsets, carbon budgets and energy reporting
    Other potential skills related to Life-cycle assessment (LCA) and related cradle to grave assessment tools, energy (resource) efficiency assessments and management systems in line with ISO 50001, Science Based Targets development, and Marginal Abatement Cost Curves (MACC)
    The role is likely to be focused on mitigation though additional experience in terms of adaptation and physical risks resulting from climate change will be beneficial, as well as experience in relation to renewable energy/ hydrogen development processes from strategy, opportunity identification and assessment to development.
    As a Consulting Director within the team, you will be responsible for:
    Managing or coordinating medium to large size projects or whole elements of larger multidisciplinary or global projects – as ERM works closely with some of the world’s largest organisations, we anticipate that this role will require close collaboration with our European Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change team
    Delivering multiple project tasks or components, including proposals
    Supervising project team(s) and coaching and mentoring more junior staff
    Understanding the interrelationships between ERM services and policies and how these are applied within the clients’ business model
    Establishing strong working relationships with clients through project delivery
    Developing Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change services in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa
    Advising our key local, regional and global clients and finding solutions for their ESG and climate change related challenges
    Making use of effective working relationships with business unit and participate in global technical communities to ensure strong network of resources
    Remaining up to date with external market and client industry trends
    Sharing expertise and knowledge within the business unit and/or global practice area
    Understanding how work of the project team and or practice community contributes to ERM’s success
    You will be part of our interdisciplinary and international team and will collaborate with ERM offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.

    Requirements

    Postgraduate degree (preferably a Master’s-level degree) in a technical climate change field (e.g., environmental management, energy engineering, climate change), as well as experience and/or qualifications in a business management-related field (e.g. financial, legal, change management, strategy etc.)
    Minimum of 8 – 10 years of experience in ESG/ climate change consulting
    Strong technical climate change experience linking to ESG management
    Experience in climate change aspects of mergers and acquisitions, divestment, project finance, private equity, liability assessment and transaction advisory, is also desired
    Commercial acumen, business development and project management skills
    Commitment to excellence, and to health and safety
    Excellent leadership and communication (both verbal and written) skills
    Experience with using data and technology to solve clients climate change and ESG challenges
    Willingness to travel
    Ability to work under pressure

    Apply via :

    erm.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com

  • Principal Consultant – Fintech (Mobile Financial Services)

    Principal Consultant – Fintech (Mobile Financial Services)

    About This Opportunity
    We are now looking for a Principal Consultant with a deep understanding of Fintech and Mobile Financial Services and how it will support our CSPs to position in this highly competitive and innovative space.
    The Ericsson MMEA Consulting Team is proactively engaging with our Key Customers and act as advisors to the leadership teams of Ericsson’s accounts. As a strategic business partner, we strive to influence and support our customers’ strategy development and technology uptake. We are here to deliver high quality work towards those stakeholders and to proactively drive build-up of the MMEA Consulting team. We offer the successful applicant the opportunity to tackle much more responsibility than you would at a larger consulting firm in being able to participate in and influence the company on many different levels.
    What You Will Do

    Lead Consulting Engagements and Delivery
    Lead Customer Engagements mainly related to Fintech & Mobile Financial Services strategy and technology.
    Act as trusted advisor to the Key Account teams of Ericsson priority customers
    Be the day-to-day manager of consulting project activities. Lead project teams of analysts/consultants, subject experts, internal and external partners, and customer stakeholders. For example:
    Complete key analyses focusing on comprehensive research and data collection, the development of business cases, and the preparation of presentation materials
    Create business plans and financial models, marketing strategies and studies, distribution, and supply chain metrics, and implementation plans
    Analyze customer & user offerings, market scenarios, customer go-to-market strategy.
    Drive or participate in customer engagements from lead generation to contract fulfillment, secure that consulting projects are fulfilled with quality, in time & within budget. Work closely with the customer to be able to propose improvements & identify new business opportunities.
    Partner with our International Global Consulting and Strategic Customer Engagement Teams
    Be the recognized expert of the operator’s strategy and competitive position in MFS
    On constant basis, analyze impacts of industry and societal developments on Ericsson’s major customers and Ericsson’s strategy

    You will bring

    Experience : 4-5 years track record of leading and delivering consulting projects as part of a management consulting firm, especially with experience in Fintech/Banking/Payment/e-commerce sector.
    Education : Excellent academic track record from globally recognized business and/or engineering schools, typically with an advanced degree (MBA, M.Sc.)

    You will also bring

    Strong knowledge of ICT and Finance ecosystems globally
    Strong storytelling skills – structure and synthesis of complex topics
    Strong presentation skills – lead, moderate, and be a strong contributor to influence and drive key outcomes
    Strategic business modelling – identification and analysis of value chain components, value distribution, and monetization models
    Competent in design thinking, ideation techniques, and business model development
    Strong executive presence to drive discussions at customers and Ericsson c-level
    Strategic Thinker – superior analytical and problem-solving skills; solutions-oriented; able to balance short and long-term priorities
    Change-driver – open to new ideas, accepts challenges and leads with optimism; considers culture and understands how to implement culture change
    Customer obsession – customer needs to trust the position holder who acts (with passion and integrity) as a strong advocate for the customer inside Ericsson, and for Ericsson towards the customer and 3rd party partners

    Apply via :

    .com

  • Agribusiness Cluster Development & Youth Inclusion Junior Consultant

    Agribusiness Cluster Development & Youth Inclusion Junior Consultant

    Position summary
    The PPP approach adopted by 2SCALE puts the private sector in the lead by facilitating and co-financing joint interventions that drive inclusiveness. Inclusiveness in the context of 2SCALE entails empowering youth, women, and low-income communities to be fairly integrated in agri value chains by ensuring their ownership and voice are visible and that risks and rewards are fairly shared by the stakeholders. To ensure this, the program supports grassroot actors’ empowerment through developing Agribusiness Clusters (ABCs). Further enhance youth economic inclusion and skills matching in partnerships.
    Agribusiness clusters are local networks of business that complement each other and function around common opportunities and challenges. These ABCs are supported by business support service providers and ABC coaches. The capacity building includes various “hard” and “soft” skills identified as gaps hindering the performance of the Agribusiness Clusters (ABCs).
    2SCALE is looking for a junior consultant who will provide support to develop Agribusiness Clusters and youth inclusion activities under PPPs in Kenya. The junior consultant will support the country team by actively engage in youth inclusion and agribusiness cluster development strategy implementations.
    In terms of the ABC development and strengthening the consultant is responsible to compile database of ABCs and the Coaches; support the organization and delivery of capacity buildings, field level coaching; and facilitate relationship building to enable actors plan and take joint actions based on their common constraints and opportunities. For youth inclusion activities the consultant is expected to review youth mapping and need assessments; facilitate youth mobilization and selection, facilitate market relevant and youth-friendly skills training; document best practices and lessons learned in youth inclusion and agro enterprise development. This consultancy will be for an initial period of six months with a possibility for renewal based on satisfactory performance, priorities of the partnership and availability of funds.
    Tasks
    The specific tasks that the junior consultant is expected to deliver include:

    Compile ABC and ABC coach’s database as per the template for PPPs in Kenya
    Facilitate needs assessment and prioritisation of capacity development for ABC coaches.
    Support ABC coaches, Business Support Service (BSS) providers, rural entrepreneurs, and other grassroots actors to set clear vision and to understand their roles in the ABCs.
    Co-organize capacity building sessions for all ABC coaches and youths selected for inclusion.
    Provide regular field support to ABC coaches, Business champions, and other grassroots actors to strengthen the functioning of the ABCs and field level governance system. ABC functions include but not limited to:
    enhances access to agro-inputs and services
    encourages coordinated action, collective learning, co-innovation and co-investment
    facilitates empowerment (youth and Gender), more voice and better bargaining power of the grassroot actors
    Document the ABC actors strategies to embed the cost of coaching and other paid advisory services within the partnership cost structure.
    Provide support to the ABC coaches network (Community of Practice) in Kenya and facilitate cross learning among coaches.
    Support (through the ABC coaches) Producer Organisations (POs), micro, small and medium sized enterprises to perform in a professional and well accepted standard to improve their business performance.
    Support ABC coaches to implement all interventions to strengthen the ABCs.
    Collaborate with other 2SCALE thematic experts and consultants to align and draw synergies for optimum impact.
    Participate and support country team in youth identification and mobilization based on PPP work plan and impact pathways to join the program in coordination with the Business Champion(s).
    Support country team for youth employment value chain opportunity mapping and need assessment under PPP.
    Support country teams to facilitate market relevant and youth-friendly skills training / youth social, business development and employability skills including remote training.
    Support in the documentation (monitoring and reporting) of ABC & Youth Inclusion interventions/activities in designated partnerships and facilitate development of field stories.

    Supervision and team collaboration

    The consultant is supervised by and reports to the 2SCALE country team leader in Kenya. He/She will receive technical guidance and support from the ABC development and Youth inclusion specialists. He/she will work in close collaboration with all other 2SCALE colleagues, including Partnership Facilitators, thematic experts, interns, and other consultants.

    Position and duty station / Location

    This consultancy is a national position and requires intensive travels (up to 50% of the time) in the target ABCs in-country

    Qualifications and experience

    Advanced degree in agricultural economics, agribusiness, extension, or rural development.
    Experience in agribusiness, organizing of training programs preferably at the grassroots level including technical, business, marketing, management, organizational etc.
    At least 2 years working experience in agriculture or rural development.
    Ability to communicate effectively with grassroots stakeholders and to stimulate a genuinely participatory and inter-active learning process.
    Strong presentation and report writing skills
    Result-orientation and ability to take initiatives to reach targets.
    Fluent in English and at least one local language widely spoken in the target ABCs.

    Apply via :

    ifdc.org

  • International Mercury inventories specialist Principal Evaluator for Terminal Evaluation of UNEP Project – PIMS Id 1663 Species Action Planning Specialist

    International Mercury inventories specialist Principal Evaluator for Terminal Evaluation of UNEP Project – PIMS Id 1663 Species Action Planning Specialist

    Duties and Responsibilities
    UN Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations System and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment UNEP’s mandate is to coordinate the development of environmental policy consensus by keeping the global environment under review and bringing emerging issues to the attention of governments and the international community for action.
    The Minamata Convention on Mercury was adopted in January 2013 and will come into force once the required number of countries ratifies the Convention. The GEF project “Development of Minamata Convention on Mercury Initial Assessment in Africa (MIA)” is aimed at facilitating the ratification and early implementation of the Minamata Convention by providing key national stakeholders in participating countries with the scientific and technical knowledge and tools needed for that purpose. Participating countries will benefit from new and updated information about the mercury situation in the country and from increased capacity in managing the risks of mercury. The sharing of experiences and lessons learned throughout the project is also expected to be an important contribution to other similar countries.
    UNEP’s Africa Office is the Executing Agency of the MIA regional project for Angola, Malawi, and Zimbabwe (MIA II).
    An international consultant will be hired to carry out the activities under the project component 3 “Development of a mercury inventory using the UNEP mercury tool kit and strategies to identify and assess mercury contaminated sites” related to execution of the project in Angola
    The requirements of the Job Opening will be carried out online thus home-based. The Consultant will provide operational support and will play a critical role in the implementation of UN Environment Programme related activities.
    The Consultant shall work under the direct supervision of the Acting Regional Sub-programme Coordinator for Chemicals, Waste and Air Quality of UNEP Africa Office (UNEP ODED ROA).
    Specific tasks and responsibilities of the consultant include the following:

    Conduct an inventory of mercury in Angola utilizing the most current Level II version of the UNEP Toolkit for Identification and Quantification of Mercury Releases, which is a comprehensive description of all mercury sources, as well as a quantitative analysis of mercury;
    Prepare a the Minamata Initial Assessment (MIA) for Angola following the most recent guidance;
    Coordinate all activities with the Ministry of Environment and the UNEP Regional Office for Africa;
    Provide an advanced draft of the inventory and MIA to the Global Mercury Partnership for final checks;
    Integrate the comments received from the Global Mercury Partnership;
    Draft, review, finalize and submit to UNEP the of MIA Report and inventory for Angola;

    Qualifications/special skills

    Academic Qualifications: A Master’s degree in environmental protection or another field is required. A degree in Health and Environment Science will be an asset
    Experience: A minimum of 5 year of experience in the field of environment and health and/or other relevant disciplines, preferably in governmental institutions, NGOs or the United Nations, is required. Specific experience in mercury or other pollutant inventories is also required. Knowledge of the UNEP Mercury Inventory Toolkit is desirable. The candidate should have excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
    Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in written and oral English is required. Working knowledge of Portuguese is desirable

    Closing Date 30 March 2022

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  • Consultancy: Special Assistant to ESARO Disability Inclusion Specialist, UNICEF, Esaro

    Consultancy: Special Assistant to ESARO Disability Inclusion Specialist, UNICEF, Esaro

    To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have

    Minimum of 4 years proven experience as an executive assistant or other relevant administrative support.
    Fluency in English
    Ability to travel in and out of the country
    In-depth understanding of entire MS Office suite.
    High-school Diploma or Equivalent  
    Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities.
    Must be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced quickly changing environment.
    A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making skills.
    Professional level verbal and written communications skills.
    Experience of work with persons with disabilities is desirable;

    Must exhibit the UNICEF Core Values of:

    Care
    Respect
    Integrity
    Trust
    Accountability

    Competencies: 
    the consultant should have the following competencies for the assignment:

    Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
    Drive to achieve results for impact
    Innovates and embraces change
    Manages ambiguity and complexity
    Works collaboratively with others
    Languages needed:  English

    Apply via :

    jobs.unicef.org

  • Consulting Director – Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change (Director Level)

    Consulting Director – Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change (Director Level)

    You will be based in our South African office as part of ERM’s Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change Europe & Middle East & Africa (EMEA) team. This is a team of management consultants focused on helping companies to create long-term value by managing the opportunities and mitigate the risks tied to ESG.
    Responsibilities

    As a Consulting Director joining our team, your key focus will be on helping our clients to define strategies to address climate change as part of their corporate sustainability journeys. Technically, the consultant should have experience in some or all of the following areas, for example:
    Ability to complete GHG assessments and carbon accounting in line with good international practice, e.g., ISO 14064 and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
    Exposure to various climate change disclosures such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) or Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and potentially experience in assurance of climate change related sustainability data as part of company’s annual reporting in line with GRI/SABS
    Understanding of the South African regulatory regime for climate change, including carbon tax, pollution prevention plans, energy management plans, carbon offsets, carbon budgets and energy reporting
    Other potential skills related to Life-cycle assessment (LCA) and related cradle to grave assessment tools, energy (resource) efficiency assessments and management systems in line with ISO 50001, Science Based Targets development, and Marginal Abatement Cost Curves (MACC)
    The role is likely to be focused on mitigation though additional experience in terms of adaptation and physical risks resulting from climate change will be beneficial, as well as experience in relation to renewable energy/ hydrogen development processes from strategy, opportunity identification and assessment to development.
    As a Consulting Director within the team, you will be responsible for:
    Managing or coordinating medium to large size projects or whole elements of larger multidisciplinary or global projects – as ERM works closely with some of the world’s largest organisations, we anticipate that this role will require close collaboration with our European Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change team
    Delivering multiple project tasks or components, including proposals
    Supervising project team(s) and coaching and mentoring more junior staff
    Understanding the interrelationships between ERM services and policies and how these are applied within the clients’ business model
    Establishing strong working relationships with clients through project delivery
    Developing Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change services in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa
    Advising our key local, regional and global clients and finding solutions for their ESG and climate change related challenges
    Making use of effective working relationships with business unit and participate in global technical communities to ensure strong network of resources
    Remaining up to date with external market and client industry trends
    Sharing expertise and knowledge within the business unit and/or global practice area
    Understanding how work of the project team and or practice community contributes to ERM’s success
    You will be part of our interdisciplinary and international team and will collaborate with ERM offices in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.

    Requirements

    Postgraduate degree (preferably a Master’s-level degree) in a technical climate change field (e.g., environmental management, energy engineering, climate change), as well as experience and/or qualifications in a business management-related field (e.g. financial, legal, change management, strategy etc.)
    Minimum of 8 – 10 years of experience in ESG/ climate change consulting
    Strong technical climate change experience linking to ESG management
    Experience in climate change aspects of mergers and acquisitions, divestment, project finance, private equity, liability assessment and transaction advisory, is also desired
    Commercial acumen, business development and project management skills
    Commitment to excellence, and to health and safety
    Excellent leadership and communication (both verbal and written) skills
    Experience with using data and technology to solve clients climate change and ESG challenges
    Willingness to travel
    Ability to work under pressure

    Apply via :

    erm.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com