The newly adopted Strategic Development Goals (SDG) and the unfinished Millennium Development Goals (MDG) agenda requires countries to rapidly accelerate progress towards reducing maternal and newborn morbidity. The maternal and newborn professional communities have been successful in identifying health interventions that work; the next challenge is to implement these at scale to accelerate progress and measure these gains. MSH is looking for an outstanding professional who can lead initiatives to scale up maternal and newborn health interventions in order to accelerate change and to work to find solutions around the lack of real-time accurate data for decision making at all levels of the health system.

This position will serve as a key technical resource to the Health Programs Group (HPG) integrated maternal and newborn health programing initiative within HPG under the guidance of the technical lead for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (MNCH). S/he is expected to actively support HPG and MSH to focus on emerging issues around inequity, respectful care, non-communicable diseases, improved data capture and analysis and quality of health interventions at scale at different levels of the health system. S/he will develop strategies for strengthening maternal health programs in health organizations in the public and private sectors in developing countries in particular to improve private sector engagement in providing maternal and newborn health interventions as countries take on more of a purchaser than provider role. S/he will work closely with MSH’s Pharmaceutical and Health Technologies (PHT) group to support MSH initiatives in maternal and newborn health technologies and medicines.

Specific Responsibilities

• Establish and build MSH’s niche in maternal and newborn health.
• Analyze all MNCH programs across MSH and distill approaches to addressing issues of integration, quality and scale.
• Document impact of maternal health interventions and capture and share innovations being developed by project teams.
• Provide technical assistance to MSH global and bilateral projects in the area of maternal health programs with particular emphasis on data capture, analysis and lesson learned.
• Provide technical inputs into proposals and be active in positioning with donors through thought leadership, event planning, presentations, blogs and representing MSH at technical meetings.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key players among US Government (USG) and non-USG donors and partners.
• Identify potential strategic partners and funders, keeping in mind diversification of MSH’s portfolio.
• Identify and attend events and represent MSH at policy/advocacy/communication forums as speaker/presenter
• Contribute to the global public health knowledge base by preparing case studies and technical briefs, and leading efforts to ensure MSH is published in peer reviewed journals in areas related to MNCH.
• Work with the Performance, Learning and Impact (PLI) to review and provide guidance on standard indicators for Maternal Health and ensure that project performance monitoring plans are in line with latest thinking in the technical area and also on maternal health implementation research.
• Develop and implement implementation research with country based projects in coordination with MSH’s PLI Unit.
• Communicate concepts of maternal health through a variety of mechanisms, including the MSH website, fact sheets, publications, and blogs.

Job Requirements

• Recognized as a maternal health expert in a maternal health programing or research role.
• Advanced degree in public health field and 7 years’ of relevant experience.
• Experience working in an academic institution, private sector or donor preferred in the field of maternal health.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in health systems strengthening with emergency obstetric care planning and implementation.
• Experience in operations, implementation or other types of research.
• Two year overseas work experience in a developing country.
• Published in peer review journals.
• Epidemiology or data management skills.
• 1-2 years of program development experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English,
• Proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships, work well as part of a team, and incorporate views of other disciplines into his or her work.
• Demonstrated organizational, managerial and supervisory, skills and abilities; sound judgment; high ethical standards; flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a variety of cultural settings, complex environment and fragile states.
• Demonstrated computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Skills in statistical programs (SPSS, EPI info, etc.) are an added advantage.
• Willingness and ability to travel to countries in which MSH works up to 50% time as required.

Management Sciences for Health is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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Job title:Security Adviser– CHASE

Location:London (with short-term overseas visits as required).

****Type of contract: Permanent****

****Salary: £54130 (inclusive of allowances)****

****Application deadline: 22 November 2015****

****Our business****

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies.

CHASE OT is responsible for the rapid deployment of humanitarian response teams in support of DFID’s humanitarian efforts overseas, to a wide range of remote and potentially hostile environments, following natural disasters or conflict. CHASE OT must be positioned to offer timely and accurate advice in dynamic security environments to support these deployed UK Government individuals or teams.

The primary objective of this role is to increase the capacity of the CHASE OT Humanitarian Response Team to provide appropriate risk assessment and security to deployed CHASE OT staff, consultants, contractors and HMG staff deployed as part of a CHASE OT managed response. This will include locations where there is no established HMG security architecture.

****Roles and responsibilities include:****

Provide up-to-date enabling security advice to the Deputy Director CHASE OT and Response Managers to support planned and reactive deployments.

Produce accurate and timely risk assessments and Safety and Security Plans (SSPs) to deployed staff.

Provide concise verbal and written briefs to support ministerial submissions, estimates and risk registers at senior levels up to NSC.

Engage across HMG and with other organisatons in UK and overseas to inform risk assessment and risk management.

Engage with non HMG agencies in UK and overseas to inform risk assessment and risk management and where necessary establish common assessments and MOUs.

Act as the security manager for DFID deployed teams when required to mitigate reasonably foreseeable risks whilst allowing successful delivery by DFID in hostile environments.

Contribute to the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

****Essential Qualifications, skills and experience****

Substantial demonstrable experience in senior positions of security risk management that include hostile and fragile environments.

Recent operational experience within a large organisation, ideally covering security risk management in a hostile environment such as Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, etc.

Experience of working within the humanitarian sector, and a demonstrable knowledge and experience of humanitarian theory, practice and architecture

Demonstrable experience working alongside a variety of government and non-government actors and an ability to build effective networks.

A proven ability to communicate successfully with superiors, peers and subordinates face to face and on paper

A proven ability to work with limited supervision, demonstrate initiative and provide pragmatic solutions within a corporate structure.

An ability to deal with ambiguity and provide practical solutions

A clear understanding of corporate Duty of Care and risk management processes

For a full job description and application instructions, please visit:

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/security-advisor

Pleae note we are unable to support or sponsor application for visas and work permits.

Job title: Humanitarian Affairs Officer

Location: CHASE OT, London

Type of contract: Permanent

Salary: £34190 per annum

Application deadline: 06 January 2015

Our business

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies.

Role and responsibilities include:

The post will advise the Humanitarian Policy and Partnerships Group (HPPG) of CHASE on performance management for DFID’s core funding to its humanitarian partners (focusing in particular on multilateral organisations).

· Design and operationalise the implementation of a performance management framework for HPPG partners (and UK core contributions);

· Consolidate data to maintain an up to date and evolving picture of each partner’s performance and whole portfolio/system performance;

·· Support the management of DFID’s relationship with humanitarian partners by consolidating and updating data on core and non-core partnerships and their performance

· Support the contracting, delivery and response to reviews and evaluations of DFID’s core humanitarian funding.

· Providing technical guidance to HPPG and its partners to make sure that programme design is conducive to sound monitoring, in compliance with corporate and CHASE guidance and linked to log frames, M&E commitments and budget presentation.

· Establishing and periodically reviewing the performance monitoring framework. This will include the production of a reporting framework and the provision of guidance to staff and partners to make sure they are compliant and fully understand and incorporate reporting standards (including on VFM, due diligence and risk management) into formal administrative, planning and monitoring documents. This will also include other monitoring activities such as headquarters and/or field visits.

· Advising on the quality of partners’ results frameworks, as well as their processes for monitoring and aggregating data.

· Advising on independent/outsourced monitoring activity as required, including for example the drafting of Terms of Reference and overseeing the implementation of these contracts (where applicable).

· Working closely with HPPG staff and partners to develop Annual Reviews of programmes. The post holder will work closely with the Statistics Adviser to develop portfolio performance reviews.

· Developing a central resource/database for HPPG and providing a user friendly tool to analyse results and performance (using DFID’s management information platforms as much as possible).

· Working closely with CHASE Performance and Evaluation Unit (PEU) to support the management of reviews and evaluations, (e.g. tendering, contracting and management processes; dissemination of findings; management of responses and implementation of recommendations).

· Leading the process of an independent review of the effectiveness of multilateral humanitarian organisations and making sure the report is delivered by September 2015.

· Working closely with the CHASE Evaluation Adviser and PEU to manage a process evaluation on the unified business cases for the UN and Red Cross partners.

· Working closely with the Statistics Adviser and the Information Officer, helping to produce a range of performance information products to support programme management, ministerial briefings and strategic communications.

Qualifications, skills and experience

· Degree level or equivalent qualification in a related subject

· Team working, strong unterpersonal skills and the ability to initiate and manage work independently

· A good knowledge of the role and performance of various humanitarian actors

· experience of working in sudden onset and chronic humanitarian settings

· Excellent networking and representational skills

· Must be willing to undertake overseas deployment.

· Demonstration of high levels of personal resilience and the ability to work long hours, sometimes in the most challenging of environments

· Direct experience of working with DFID/HMG and humanitarian organisations is desirable.

Application process

A full job description and application instructions can be found at:

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/humanitarian-affairs-officer---chase-ot

Please note we are unable to sponsor or support visa applications so applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Job title: Humanitarian Adviser, Partnerships

Location: CHASE OT, London

Type of contract: Permanent

Salary: £45850 per annum

Application deadline: 13 January 2015

Our business

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies.

Role and responsibilities include:

Working to the CHASE OT Deputy Director for Policy and Partnerships but embedded in CHASE's Humanitarian Policy and Partnerships Group (HPPG), to directly support the CHASE HPPG Team Leader, Humanitarian Partnerships, the post holder will:

• Provide humanitarian advice and technical support to the Team Leader, Humanitarian partnerships on the effectiveness of the humanitarian system and areas of reform.

• Provide humanitarian advice and technical support to institutional partnership with OCHA that ensures delivery in line with relevant DFID Strategic Objectives as well as against MAR reform priorities and OCHA’s own strategic and/or results framework.

• Provide humanitarian advice and technical support to institutional partnership with CERF that ensures delivery in line with relevant DFID Strategic Objectives as well as against MAR reform priorities and CERF’s own strategic and/or results framework.

• Provide humanitarian advice and technical support on humanitarian country based pooled funding mechanisms.

• Provide humanitarian analysis and advice to help design and implement humanitarian response strategies for DFID. This will include conducting situation and needs assessments, identifying response gaps where the UK will have the greatest added value, drafting responses strategies, and programming funds (including appraising proposals and drafting funding submissions).

• Support the development and implementation of programme monitoring activities (this will include providing partner performance feedback. On occasion the post holder might be required to plan and participate in evaluation work.

• Work with policy and programme staff to implement robust project cycle management principles. Where feasible and appropriate, the post holder will provide recommendations for improvement to systems already in place.

• Support the practical application of DFID policies particularly with regards to system-wide initiatives underway to build a more effective international humanitarian response system.

• Maintain contacts among humanitarian policy and practice professionals, including NGOs, the Red Cross family, Multilaterals, donors and the Private Sector as required.

• Where required, support DFID in its dealings with other Whitehall departments (MoD, FCO etc.).

• Monitor key information networks, and proactively communicate relevant information to support CHASE’s disaster response capability.

Person Specification

• Applicants must have a minimum of a masters degree or the equivalent level of academic and professional experience in a subject related to humanitarian work.

• The post calls for an experienced humanitarian adviser with a credible operational record. Candiates must demonstrate a thorough understanding of humanitarian programmes across a range of chronic and acute contexts. Experience working at Headquarters level, on humanitarian policy issues, is also desirable.

• The post holder will have a solid understanding of the international humanitarian architecture including the role and the perforrmance of the various actors. S/he will also be familiar with the main initiatives underway to strenghten the international humanitarian system, including, for example, the Transformative Agenda.

• The applicant will understand system-wide arrangements and schemes that underpin humanitarian response, including for example the international financing instruments and the cluster approach.

• The candidate will be expected to work strategically and have the ability to influence internal processes, whilst at the same time have a demonstrated ability to design and implement practical programmes on the ground. S/he will have experience identifying and communicating evidence that helps inform policy.

• Applicants will be expected to have broad cross-sectoral knowledge and experience, including for example an understanding of the main themes than support DFID’s disaster resilience agenda.

• The post holder must have the ability to work across various Departments in Whitehall (for example with the FCO and the MOD).

• The skills required for the post are:

  • Team leadership, team working, strong unterpersonal skills and the ability to initiate and manage work independently;
  • Critical thinking, creativity and flexibility, with the ability to work in a range of different environments;
  • Effective networking at various levels of seniority;
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills;
  • Briefing skills (at senior level);
  • Reporting and administration skills; and,

Application process

For a full job description and application instructions, please visit:

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/humanitarian-adviser-partnerships-(chase-ot)

Please note we are unable to sponsor or support visa applications so applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

Background information - ECR

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries. ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Background Information - Development Group Cluster

Development Group Cluster, New York

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster supports the Bureau for Development Policy and the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation.
The cluster also supports the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management, implementation and administration services.

Background Information - Job-specific

ReliefWeb (http://reliefweb.int), an award-winning website that provides nonstop coverage of disasters, conflict and crises for the international humanitarian community, is looking for a Senior Data Visualization Developer to work on its applications that draw data from the ReliefWeb API and other public APIs. ReliefWeb is managed by the Information Services Branch (ISB), UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

You will join an OCHA-wide team of developers with expertise in core technologies used by several different projects throughout the organization, overseen by ISB, with the aim to foster closer structured collaboration and interchange between them. This includes an expectation to provide support and backup to other projects as and when necessary, as well as opportunities for transfer or reassignment in the medium to longer term.

Functional Responsibilities

• Develop mobile applications for iOS and Android
  
• Deliver across the entire app life cycle –concept, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores and support, including full documentation.
  
• Use the latest industry trends in the mobile technologies
  
• Incorporate analytics tracking
  

Deliverables

The Mobile Application Developer will undertake full development of one or more of the applications listed below. Candidates may submit proposals for any number/combination of projects and target operating systems.

1. A mobile application of ReliefWeb Video section (www.reliefweb.int/videos***) for iOS and/or Android that carries the following features:***

• Navigation of playlists by country, theme and organization
  
• Video viewer
  
• Add to/Build your own playlist/Save link to device or optionally log in to YouTube to Favorite etc
  
• User is able to browse/play without YouTube account
  
• The app uses Google account information stored on device
  
• The app supports sharing services at OS level
• Conforms to standard UI conventions for each OS

Deliverable includes: concept/mock-ups/coding/testing/review/release

2. A mobile application for Reliefweb Highlights for iOS and/or Android that carries the following features:

• Allow users to see headlines, disasters and other key content via ReliefWeb API
  
• Allow users to navigate content by date/location in dynamic and visually appealing ways
  
• Save to device options and allow links to ReliefWeb mobile version
  
• The app supports sharing services at OS level
  
• Conforms to standard UI conventions for each OS
  
• OS-level alerts/notifications customisable by taxonomy
  

Deliverable includes: concept/mock-ups/coding/testing/review/release

3. A mobile application of 2 Reliefweb Special Crisis for iOS and/or Android that carries the following features:

• Develop crisis app for 2 different situations
• Can be easily customised to different situations
• Allow users to choose among pre-selected content streams served via API and also build custom content streams based on search/taxonomy
• Integrate and visualize data from external sources
• Videos playlists and video viewer
• Easy read feature for PDF files
• Save to device options
• The app supports sharing services at OS level
• Conforms to standard UI conventions for each OS
• OS-level alerts/notifications customisable by taxonomy

Deliverable includes: concept/mock-ups/coding/testing/review/release

4. A mobile application for Reliefweb Careers for iOS and/or Android that carries the following features:

• Allow users to see jobs and training listings via ReliefWeb API
  
• Allow users to navigate content by search/taxonomy
  
• View listings as list, Calendar and/or other appropriate formats
  
• Easy read feature for PDF files and long job/training descriptions
  
• Save to device options
  
• The app supports sharing services at OS level
  
• Conforms to standard UI conventions for each OS
  
• OS-level alerts/notifications customisable by taxonomy
  

Deliverable includes: concept/mock-ups/coding/testing/review/release

Competencies

UNOPS Core Values/Competencies

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Planning & Organizing
• Accountability
• Creativity
• Client Orientation
• Commitment to continuous Learning
• Technological Awareness

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Advanced university degree in relevant field is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with two additional years' of experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Experience:

• Five years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience with Android and/or iOS development frameworks is required.
• Experience deploying to Apple app store and Google Play is required.
• Experience integrating external APIs in mobile applications is desirable.

Language:

Fluency in English is required (both oral and written). Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

Interested consultants are advised to carefully study all the sections of this vacancy details and ensure that they are able to meet the listed working experience requirements and skills by including this relevant information in the narrative of your prior jobs description of duties in the online application.

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: International Individual Consultant Agreement
Contract level: IICA-2

The contract will be a lump-sum basis for deliverables and timeframe for each project will be agreed on a by-project basis. The contract may be extended based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

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In addition to completion of a GPRS profile, applicants must submit as attachments to this application the following:

• Brief proposals for each project, including pricing;
• Provide links to existing applications, source code and/or other previous work

• Applicants may wish to bid on any number/combination of projects and targeted operating systems. Proposals will be evaluated on a per-project basis and may be awarded to separate bidders.

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)

• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.

• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post

• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

Background information- ECR

Based in Geneva, the Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals with particular emphasis on health, environment and economic development.
• Position UNOPS in the Balkan sub-region, the Caucasus and Central Asia.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries. ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Background Information - Development Group Cluster

Development Group Cluster, New York

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster supports the Bureau for Development Policy and the Special Unit for South-South Cooperation.
The cluster also supports the United Nations Population Fund, the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management, implementation and administration services.

Background Information - Job-specific

ReliefWeb is a humanitarian information web site, operated by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Its mandate is to strengthen the response capacity of the humanitarian relief community through the timely dissemination of reliable information on response, preparedness and disaster prevention.

ReliefWeb is seeking individual contractors experienced in humanitarian and web content information management to boost ReliefWeb’s ability to gather and curate relevant content, as well as help develop and document the evolving editorial approach. The individual contractor is expected to provide service during hours of operation specified in accordance with the operational needs. This position requires the individual contractor to work during standard office hours in Bangkok, Nairobi or New York, up to 6 days per week including Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the ReliefWeb Editor based in Bangkok, Nairobi or New York, and the overall guidance of the Chief Editor based in New York, the contractor is expected to provide content coverage, drawing on a) a good understanding of web content management systems, principles of information management and familiarity with the information needs of the humanitarian community; and b) specialised language skills, regional and/or thematic experience for improved content handling.

Specific tasks require the contractor to:

• Provide content management support, including:
  • Identifying relevant content from existing and new information sources; apply approved taxonomy and editorial guidelines; ensure important content is highlighted on site and through delivery mechanisms;
  • Seeking out relevant humanitarian content from new sources, including social media networks;
  • Quality control and verification of content as required;
  • Providing regional or thematic coverage, drawing on language skills and regional experience.
• Make recommendations on how to improve the content editorial process, and, in particular, how to adapt this in light of the technological improvements.

Competencies

UNOPS Core Values/Competencies

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Planning & Organizing
• Accountability
• Creativity
• Client Orientation
• Commitment to continuous Learning
• Technological Awareness

Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, prefarably with additional experience.

Experience:

• Understanding of web content management systems including the use of taxonomy and content classification is desirable;
• Experience and fair knowledge of managing web sits such as the basic html, markdown and file management is desirable;
• Strong interest in international affairs, including emergency response, disaster management, peace building and peacekeeping, conflict resolution, human rights and IHL is desirable;
• Knowledge of the international humanitarian coordination system, including key actors in emergency response is desirable;
• Knowledge of humanitarian issues in specific countries, regions or themes is desirable;
• Experience working as part of a virtual team is desirable.

Language:

• Written and spoken fluency in English is mandatory.
• A working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

*Interested consultants are advised to carefully study all the sections of this vacancy details and ensure that they are able to meet the listed working experience requirements and skills by including this relevant information in the narrative of your prior jobs description of duties in the online application.

Contract type, level and duration
Contract type: Local Individual Contractor Agreement
Contract level: LICA-5
Contract duration: 1 March - 31 May 2016 (with possibility of extension subject to performance).

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, as well as in a team is necessary;
• Flexibility in work days depending on the requirements by time zones and for the 24/7 coverage is needed;
• Ability to work off-site while maintaining communication with the editors through online communication tools is necessary;
• Access to computing assets adequate for discharge of duties is required.

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• **Please include your preferred duty station (time zone) and rate in your cover letter**
• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time (CET)
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO OUR WORLD

Job title: Humanitarian AdviserLocation: LondonType of contract: PermanentSalary: £45,850Application deadline: 24 January 2016

The Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Operations Team, contracted by Crown Agents but working within and alongside the Department for International Development (DFID) is an established and highly respected team supporting the UK Government in Global Humanitarian Disaster Resilience, Preparedness and Response.

We need highly competent humanitarian professionals who can work strategically to influence internal and international processes, and who are also able to design and implement programmes on the ground. We want people with strong interpersonal skills, who can effectively network and work in collaboration with a range of partners and disciplines in across Whitehall, within other humanitarian agencies and at country level, and who can provide specialist advisory information, analysis and support in response to political briefings and parliamentary and public enquiries.

Strong programme management skills will be essential as will a commitment to work effectively with programme and administrative staff to meet our high standards of corporate reporting.

Some of our opportunities may require particular strengths for example regional or issues-based knowledge. For all roles you’ll bring well-developed team working skills, as well as critical thinking, good judgement, creativity, flexibility and innovation. You will be personally resilient, and able to work within a range of different environments, including some of the most challenging, often deploying at very short notice for periods up to 6 weeks in the first instance

We would expect all of our humanitarian advisers to have a minimum of a masters degree or equivalent level of academic and professional experience in a subject area clearly related to humanitarian work. In exceptional circumstances substantial experience will be accepted in lieu of higher degrees. Knowledge and extensive experience gained at a senior level working on or in developing countries and/or in fragile and conflict affected environments, is required.

You must be prepared and able to make rapid decisions, and this will often mean thinking ‘outside the box’. Given that decisions may affect the safety and security of colleagues, we will expect you to have a firm grasp of issues around security.

It is essential that you can demonstrate a high degree of fluency and skill in writing English. In addition fluency in other languages will be to your advantage. You must be computer literate and familiar with the usual Microsoft Office Suite of programmes.

For this vacancy, we are ideally looking for an individual with a strong understanding of cash programming in particular, including experience of how cash can be used in emergencies at scale and a demonstrated ability to work and influence international cash policy issues.

The technical competences required of our humanitarian advisers are:

• Humanitarian risks assessment and analysis
• Planning and managing humanitarian responses
• Humanitarian theory, practice and architecture.
• Disaster resilience theory, practice and architecture.
• Practical experience of running humanitarian operations
• Knowledge of the development effectiveness agenda, the international development system, and institutional and organisational knowledge

The sort of skills we are looking for include:

• Team Leadership and Membership
• Disaster Coordination and Management
• Contingency planning at Government level
• Briefing at senior level
• Information Management and reporting
• Humanitarian advisory capability (generalist and technical)
• Training of staff
• Programme management and coordination
• Financial management and accounting
• HR and administration
• Security management
• Full driving licence

Are you ready for this challenge?

For a full job description and details of how to apply, please visit:

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/humanitarian-adviser-chase-ot

Please note we are unable to sponsor or support visa applications so applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK.

Special Notice

Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis.
Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Service category in the United Nations Secretariat.

Having passed the Administrative Assessment Support Test (ASAT) in English at Headquarters, ECA, ESCWA, UNOG, UNOV, ICTR, or ICTY may be recognized in place of the GGST, pending confirmation of validity.

This post is funded for a finite period of one year and may be subject to extension. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or availability of the funds.
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers in accordance with established rules and procedures.Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Global Information Services Section (GISS), Information Services Branch (ISB), Corporate Programmes Division (CPD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The Programme Management Assistant reports to the Product Management Team Leader (P4) with oversight by Programme Assistant (G6).

OCHA is the part of the United Nations Secretariat responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to emergencies. OCHA also ensures there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response effort.Responsibilities

Within limits of delegated authority, the Programme Management Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
•Assists in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation work related to ReliefWeb and other properties managed by the Section; monitors status of programme/project proposals and receipt of relevant documentation for review and approval.
•Compiles, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics or issues.
•Serves as the client service focal point for ReliefWeb and other properties managed by the Section.
•Serves as focal point for administrative coordination of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organizational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, training/study tours, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
•Compiles, summarizes and enters data on project delivery; drafts related status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, budget overruns, etc., and brings to the attention of management.
•Drafts correspondence on project-related issues and prepares and updates periodic reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries, accounting spreadsheets, etc.
•Provides general office assistance; responds to complex information requests and inquiries; reviews, logs and routes incoming correspondence; sets up and maintains files/records; organizes meetings, workshops; handles routine administrative tasks, such as maintaining attendance records, assessing telephone billing, etc.
•Provides guidance/training to new/junior staff.
•Performs other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures related to programme management. Knowledge of UN humanitarian response activities. Ability to research information from a variety of sources. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter including knowledge of relevant IT skills, including familiarity with web-based applications. Knowledge of automated information systems as applied to libraries and/or information networks. Practical skills in applying controlled subject terminology to add metadata to documents published online. 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. 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.
• 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

High school diploma or equivalent.Work Experience

A minimum of five years of experience in programme or project administration, technical cooperation or related area is required. Experience working with virtual teams or digital projects is desirable. Experience with client service is desirable. Experience in humanitarian or development affairs is desirable. Experience working within an international organization is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment Method

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

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United Nations Considerations

Job openings posted on the Careers Portal are taken off at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.

Applications are automatically pre-screened according to the published evaluation criteria of the job opening on the basis of the information provided by applicants. Applications cannot be amended following submission and incomplete applications shall not be considered. The selected candidate will be subject to a reference checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” on the upper right side of the browser on Inspira.

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law. No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

DFID SOUTH SUDAN ANNOUNCES A VACANCY FOR HEALTH ADVISER IN ITS JUBA OFFICE

Department for International Development (DFID) is the UK Government department responsible for delivering the British Government’s development assistance around the world.

DFID South Sudan is looking for an enthusiastic Health Adviser with significant experience in health policies and programme implementation to play a key role in DFID South Sudan’s health programming. You will be part of a dynamic and professional DFID South Sudan team based in Juba, working with colleagues to design and deliver effective health interventions in close collaboration with government and other development partners. This position is open to South Sudanese nationals only.

This post will attract terms and conditions for locally recruited staff (Staff Appointed in Country, SAIC, at A2L level). The current salary for this post is SSP107,620 – SSP155,776 [$35,873.3-$51925.3]. DFID also offers other attractive terms and conditions, including excellent learning and personal development opportunities. We will provide a full induction and training programme to the successful candidate. Please note that there will be a probation period which will be for three calendar months. The working week is 36 hours, Monday to Friday. You may be required to travel to other parts of South Sudan, to the UK, and within Africa.

DFID is committed to equal opportunities in its staffing policy and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, age, religion, sexual orientation or disability. Selection will be on merit.

To apply, you would need to submit a competency based application along with updated curriculum vitae (CV). For an application form, full job description and competency frameworks (UK Civil Service and DFID Health Advisory) please e-mail AfricaHrHubRecruit@dfid.gov.uk stating ‘Request for Health Adviser Application Documents’ in the subject line. Completed application forms and CVs must be submitted by email to AfricaHRHubRecruit@dfid.gov.uk by 17^th February 2016. Please note that ONLY EMAIL Applications delivered to the above address will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates for the interview will be contacted regarding their application. A confirmed date and time for the interview will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates.

Job title:HR Officer, Recruitment

Location: London

Type of contract: Permanent

Salary: £28,190

Application deadline: 06 March 2016

Our business:

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to humanitarian action in a meaningful way, for a passionate, resilient and dynamic individual, who combines proven success in attracting and retaining high-caliber talent, with the ability to build effective relationships and deliver superb customer service.

In return we offer a competitive salary and the opportunity to join a team of likeminded professionals who are smart, passionate and great at what they do. You'll be part of a friendly and supportive environment and gain a real opportunity to build your recruitment and HR skills in a culture of innovation, responsiveness and continuous improvement.

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies. This role, which is part of the CHASE OT Finance and Resourcing Team, focuses on the recruitment to and management of the database of humanitarian experts, as well as maintaining the 'deployability' of these consultants and overseeing the evaluation and performance management of consultants.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment and selection of humanitarian experts to CHASE OT’s database (including appointment procedures), and undertake rapid, targeted recruitment campaigns for specific humanitarian consultancies when required.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with the CHASE OT database consultants.

• Engage with other departments within CHASE OT to ensure that consultants on the database are security trained, security cleared, and inducted.

• Collaborate with the Humanitarian HR Officer in identifying suitable consultants for deployment to the field or London, and for inclusion in the UNDAC roster and retainer programme.

• Review the current database selection process to increase efficiency and resource-effectiveness, developing supporting tools as necessary and developing training on new processes with the assistance of the L&D Adviser.

• Develop Terms Of Reference, and associated selection and assessment tools for new database profiles as per DFID requirements, and undertake targeted recruitment campaigns to address skill shortages when required. This may include application forms, screening matrices, aptitude tests and interview questions.

• Review how feedback and evaluation of consultants performance is currently obtained, and how this feedback is stored and utilised. Propose and implement an information management solution for performance feedback.

• Manage our Applicant Tracking Systems, and other recruitment-related data management systems, and maintain the recruitment and selection logs and files.

• Ensure the database holds full, accurate and up-to-date information on consultants including availability information.

Essential Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Degree level education or equivalent experience

• CIPD qualified or working towards qualification preferred

• Demonstrable experience of all aspects of recruitment and selection

• Experience of developing and implementing selection tools such as screening matrices, aptitude tests and competency-based interview questions

• Good IT skills and familiarity and knowledge of e-recruitment systems, HRIS and databases

• Ability to plan, organise and facilitate assessment events and interviews

• Experience of providing HR advice to managers on recruitment and selection

• Proven commitment to accuracy

• Good communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships

• Proven ability to work under pressure, and demonstrable organization and time management skills

• HR experience in a humanitarian or government environment is highly desirable.

  Application process

  Please send your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the requirements for this role to Harleen Bhatia Patel at h-bhatia-patel@dfid.gov.uk by 06 March 2016.

  Please include in the subject line: HR Officer, Recruitment

  Please note that applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, as we are unable to support or sponsor visa or work permit applications.

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/hr-officer-recruitment

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO OUR WORLD

Job title: Humanitarian Adviser (Women and Girls in Crisis)

Location: CHASE OT, London

Type of contract: Fixed Term Contract ending 28/02/2017

Salary: £45,850 (pro rata) per annum

Application deadline: 8^th May 2016

Our business

The Conflict, Humanitarian & Security Department’s Operations Team (CHASE OT) is contracted through Crown Agents by the Department of International Development (DFID) and the Stabilisation Unit (SU) to provide support services and an operational team delivering advice and assistance on humanitarian disasters and emergencies.

Role and responsibilities include:

Working to the HPPG protection adviser for day to day management the Adviser (will also be overseen by the relevant CHASE OT Deputy Director responsible for support, performance and delivery under the terms of the Crown Agents and DFID contract for the Humanitarian, Emergency and Operations Support Service.

The post holder will:

Support the HPPG to deliver on the UK’s commitments to protect women and girls in emergencies by:

• Providing technical support to the Ministerial priority of ensuring women and girls are protected in emergencies
• Leading the UK’s participation in the Call to Action to Protect Women and Girls through sitting as a co-chair of the States and Donors Working Group of the Call to Action
• Working across CHASE and DFID to embed the protection of women and girls in emergencies
• Providing support to Humanitarian Cadre, CHASE OT, and CHASE staff on VAWG, women’s participation and empowerment, and gender equality
• Representing CHASE’s work on the protection and empowerment of women and girls within crises across Government

Strengthen DFID’s global policy on VAWGwomen’s participation and empowerment, and gender equality in humanitarian emergencies through improvement of policy, investment, and political will by:**

• Engaging with external stakeholders on institutional barriers to addressing VAWG, women’s participation and empowerment**,** and gender equality in humanitarian emergencies
• Advising on the integration of VAWG in DFID’s funding arrangements with multilaterals, the Red Cross Movement and NGO partnerships, Engaging with DFID teams linked to VAWG and other key gender areas to ensure read across and consistency
• Providing advice for briefings, Parliamentary Questions etc , and providing other technical advice and information on VAWG, women’s participation and empowerment**,** and gender equality in crises.

Ensure DFID country offices are supported to implement Women and Girls in Crises programmes in humanitarian contexts by:

• Providing on-going support to country offices as required, making sure risks to women and girls have been considered in all humanitarian programmes;
• Providing technical advice and intensive advisory support to priority country offices on the design, implementation and monitoring of stand-alone and mainstreamed programmes; and,
• Providing technical support to ongoing and emergent DFID humanitarian responses both centrally and in-country, where appropriate.

Support gender mainstreaming across DFID humanitarian planning in line with the International Development (Gender Equality) Act by:**

• Following international approaches to gender mainstreaming, women’s empowerment, and advise DFID on options
• Providing technical guidance on gender mainstreaming in DFID humanitarian responses
• Engaging with external actors, including other donors, partners, and stakeholders, on gender equality and women’s empowerment

The post holder may also be required to deploy and undertake general humanitarian adviser duties at short notice, to support DFID’s humanitarian responses in chronic humanitarian settings or in acute rapid onset emergency scenarios. These duties may include conducting humanitarian assessments, drafting humanitarian strategies, appraising proposals and preparing funding submissions. This will involve applying knowledge and expertise in identifying and mitigating safety and security threats for self and others.

For a full job description and details of how to apply, please visit:

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/humanitarian-adviser-(women-and-girls-in-...)

Please note that applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, as we are unable to support or sponsor visa or work permit applications.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE TO OUR WORLD

Job title: Humanitarian Adviser

Location: London

Type of contract: Permanent

Salary: £45,850

Application deadline: 8^th May 2016

The Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Operations Team, contracted by Crown Agents but working within and alongside the Department for International Development (DFID) is an established and highly respected team supporting the UK Government in Global Humanitarian Disaster Resilience, Preparedness and Response.

We need highly competent humanitarian professionals who can work strategically to influence internal and international processes, and who are also able to design and implement programmes on the ground. We want people with strong interpersonal skills, who can effectively network and work in collaboration with a range of partners and disciplines in across Whitehall, within other humanitarian agencies and at country level, and who can provide specialist advisory information, analysis and support in response to political briefings and parliamentary and public enquiries.

Strong programme management skills will be essential as will a commitment to work effectively with programme and administrative staff to meet our high standards of corporate reporting.

Some of our opportunities may require particular strengths for example regional or issues-based knowledge. For all roles you’ll bring well-developed team working skills, as well as critical thinking, good judgement, creativity, flexibility and innovation. You will be personally resilient, and able to work within a range of different environments, including some of the most challenging, often deploying at very short notice for periods up to 6 weeks in the first instance

We would expect all of our humanitarian advisers to have a minimum of a masters degree or equivalent level of academic and professional experience in a subject area clearly related to humanitarian work. In exceptional circumstances substantial experience will be accepted in lieu of higher degrees. Knowledge and extensive experience gained at a senior level working on or in developing countries and/or in fragile and conflict affected environments, is required.

You must be prepared and able to make rapid decisions, and this will often mean thinking ‘outside the box’. Given that decisions may affect the safety and security of colleagues, we will expect you to have a firm grasp of issues around security.

It is essential that you can demonstrate a high degree of fluency and skill in writing English. In addition fluency in other languages will be to your advantage. You must be computer literate and familiar with the usual Microsoft Office Suite of programmes.

For this vacancy, we are ideally looking for an individual with a strong understanding of cash programming in particular, including experience of how cash can be used in emergencies at scale and a demonstrated ability to work and influence international cash policy issues.

The technical competences required of our humanitarian advisers are:

• Humanitarian risks assessment and analysis

• Planning and managing humanitarian responses

• Humanitarian theory, practice and architecture.

• Disaster resilience theory, practice and architecture.

• Practical experience of running humanitarian operations

• Knowledge of the development effectiveness agenda, the international development system, and institutional and organisational knowledge

  The sort of skills we are looking for include:

• Team Leadership and Membership

• Disaster Coordination and Management

• Contingency planning at Government level

• Briefing at senior level

• Information Management and reporting

• Humanitarian advisory capability (generalist and technical)

• Training of staff

• Programme management and coordination

• Financial management and accounting

• HR and administration

• Security management

• Full driving licence

  Are you ready for this challenge?

For a full job description and details of how to apply, please visit:

http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/humanitarian-adviser-2

Please note that applicants must have the existing right to work in the UK, as we are unable to support or sponsor visa or work permit applications.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

Background

DFID Nigeria is responsible for managing the British Government's contribution to development in Nigeria, with the objective of supporting government and development partners at federal and state levels to reduce poverty and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, experienced and committed Nigerian professional to become Conflict Adviser for DFID Nigeria.

She/he will promote conflict prevention and peacebuilding, overseeing DFID's conflict and security programmes in northern Nigeria with a particular focus on the North East, and ensuring that all of DFID's work is informed by a robust analysis of conflict and its causes.

She/he will play a key role in building strong relationships and influencing key actors in Northern states, particularly in Borno and Yobe, on a range of programmes and policy issues linked with the conflict in the North East.

Job Description/Duties

1. Lead conflict analysis for northern Nigeria, conducting robust and strategic conflict analysis and providing quality crosscutting conflict advice and analysis for DFID programmes in northern Nigeria, across our Governance, Humanitarian, Human Development and Growth portfolios.

2. Support the implementation and monitoring of key programmes in conflict prevention, stabilisation, security and justice, working closely with lead advisers in Abuja. Oversee the work of the Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) in northern Nigeria as well as the implementation of the Peacebuilding and Stabilisation Programme in the North East.

3. Ensure broader Conflict Sensitive programming and delivery of DFID governance, humanitarian, economic growth, human development in Northern Nigeria.

4. Support UK information sharing and policy development on North East Nigeria.

5. Effectively influence the approach of Nigerian Government officials, development partners and civil society to address conflict in the North East. The post holder will work with and influence a wide range of relevant Federal and State government partners, civil society and traditional leaders on conflict reduction in North East Nigeria.

6. Assist the UK Risk Management Office to manage operating and programme risk.

7. Support the wider DFID Conflict Cadre through participation in annual professional conferences, as well as providing support to advisers in other offices as part of the conflict cadre.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate is expected to have the following qualifications,

technical competencies and behavioural competencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Masters level qualification in Peacebuilding, Development, Political Science, Social Sciences or a related field, from a recognised University.

• Minimum five-year experience in the field of conflict resolution and peacebuilding. This should include provision of conflict advice to development programmes or policy making institutions, experience of designing and managing conflict prevention and peacebuilding programmes, experience in overseeing budgets and results delivery.

• Proven cultural, social and political sensitivity for working in northern Nigeria, preferably with a working knowledge of Hausa.

Technical competencies:

1. Conflict response. A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of: direct and third party peace processes, ceasefires, mediation and peace agreements; post-conflict stabilisation assessment and planning; disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration of former combatants; transitional justice, reconciliation and their role in mitigating future risks of violence; design and implementation of peace building programmes.

2. Conflict analysis. A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of: conflict analysis tools, methodologies, theory and practice; political analysis (power relations, political systems, elections); institutional appraisal and analysis; security sector, police and justice reform; human rights, international humanitarian law and other legal standards; role of gender in conflict issues; techniques for monitoring and evaluation.

3. Conflict prevention and conflict sensitive development. A thorough practical and theoretical understanding of conflict-sensitive design of poverty reduction programmes, including the relationship between conflict and development; role of state and non-state actors in promoting peaceful transformation; global, regional, and national factors affecting conflict; conflict-sensitive design, monitoring and evaluation of programmes aimed at preventing violence.

Behavioural Competencies/Civil Service Competencies:

1. See the bigger picture: develop and in-depth understanding and knowledge of how the role fits and supports organisational objectives and wider public needs. Scan the political context and take account of wider impacts to develop long term implementation.

2. Make effective decisions: break down and simplify complex data, policy documents and similar information on conflict issues; assess and interpret information to identify main issues and to inform non-technical colleagues.

3. Lead and communicate: communicate clearly both orally and in writing, using appropriate language; communicate on a range of issues to diverse internal and external audiences.

4. Collaborate and partner: excellent team player; work effectively with government, development partner, civil society and private sector stakeholders, including traditional and religious leaders; build good relationships for partnership, implementation and support for DFID programmes,

5. Deliver at pace: ensure tasks are done to the required standard and deadlines; plan work to meet individual, team and office-wide objectives, achieve high quality and value for money.

Reporting line:

The post holder will be line managed by the Conflict Adviser from DFID Nigeria Governance and Social Development Team.

Contractual Arrangements:

This is a permanent position. The Conflict Adviser will initially be based in Abuja for an induction period of a few months and should expect to move subsequently to Kano (where DFID has a regional office) after the induction in Abuja.

Working Pattern:

This post is a full time position and is not suitable for part time applicants

Remuneration: DFID offers a competitive salary and benefit package. The current starting salary for this position (graded A2L) full time per annum is NGN10, 572,139 inclusive of local taxes

How to Apply

The successful candidate will be assessed against the qualifications and experiences; technical; and behavioural competencies, as outlined above using the attached Application form.

However, candidates who are not able to download this form can request for an application form by sending an email to AfricaHRHubRecruit@dfid.gov.uk clearly indicating: A2L, Conflict Adviser DFID Nigeria.

The completed Application form and a well-structured CV should be returned electronically to the same e-mail address above by 12 noon on Monday 13^th June 2016.

Applications will not be accepted after this time.

Enquiries or requests for additional information already not provided above can be sent to Nse Alawani by email using N-Alawani@dfid.gov.uk

Interviews will be scheduled to take place within a few weeks of the closing date.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited to join the next stage of the assessment process. If you have not heard from us by the 30^th June 2016, please consider your application unsuccessful. Enquiries on the selection process will not be acknowledged.

The successful candidate will be expected to take up post as early as August 2016. DFID Nigeria is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from people regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, gender or disability. The appointment will be under local terms and conditions and is subject to medical and security clearances.

• Job title:Deployments / Administration Officers for Standby Roster

• Location: London

• Type of contract: Standby Roster membership. Contracts will be issued as and when need arises and will vary in length depending on need.

• Salary: Depends on length and type of contract but for full-time roles would be at least £26250 per year. Short-term tasks attract higher rates.

• Application deadline: 8 June 2016

  \ Please note that due to the stringent nature of the security clearance required by our office, all applicants must have physically resided in the UK for the last 5 years; with the exception of short term travel under 90 days **

  Our business:

  Crown Agents provides deployments, administrative and other support services to the UK Stabilisation Unit (SU). The SU is a cross-government unit supporting UK government efforts to tackle instability overseas. It is physically located in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1. See www.stabilisationunit.gov.uk for more information on the SU.

  These roles:

  We wish to add a significant number of people to our existing standby roster of security cleared deployments / administration officers. We call on members of the standby roster as and when the need arises, for additional deployments or administrative work in support of the SU. We are looking for highly able administrators who are prepared to be security cleared in advance of potential need, and who if contracted will be able to work in a busy and responsive team at the heart of government. Periods of work could range from a few weeks to, potentially, a permanent role.

  Roles are likely to be UK-based, working from Whitehall. There is no guarantee that membership of the roster will result in the offer of work. But membership of the roster makes a work offer more likely because security clearance, which can take several months, has already been obtained.

  The work involves supporting the SU as it serves the rest of Government (particularly DFID, MOD, FCO) in its efforts to tackle instability overseas. Roles are likely to be one or more of the following:

• Assisting with the contracting and deployment of Deployable Civilian Experts to a variety of conflict-related roles either in the UK or overseas, particularly in countries in conflict

• Assisting with the maintenance of a database of Deployable Civilian Experts

• Assisting with financial administration

• Other administrative support related to the above

  Essential Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Degree level education or equivalent experience

• Proven ability in accurate, high quality administration

• Good communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships

• Demonstrable organisation and time management skills, and aability to work under pressure

• Experience in relevant work such as conflict-related, humanitarian or government is desirable.

Please go to :

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Job title:Operational Security Advisor for Standby Roster

Location: London

Type of contract: Standby Roster membership. Contracts will be issued as and when need arises and will vary in length depending on need.

Salary:Depends on length and type of contract but for full-time roles would be at least £52000 per year (pro rata). Short-term tasks attract higher rates.

Application deadline: 22^nd June 2016

\ Please note that due to the stringent nature of the security clearance required by our office, all applicants must have physically resided in the UK for the last 5 years; with the exception of short term travel under 90 days at a time**

Our business:

Crown Agents provides deployments, administrative, security advice, and other support services to the UK Stabilisation Unit (SU). The SU is a cross-government unit supporting UK government efforts to tackle instability overseas. It is physically located in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, King Charles Street, London SW1. See www.stabilisationunit.gov.uk for more information on the SU.

These roles:

We wish to add approximately five people to our existing standby roster of security cleared operational security advisors. We call on members of the standby roster as and when the need arises, for additional specialist security and risk management advice to the SU. We may also call on members of the roster for short-term operational management / planning roles in field deployments overseas, especially in the early stages of such a deployment.

We are looking for highly able security experts who are prepared to be security cleared in advance of potential need, and who if contracted will be able to work in a busy and responsive team at the heart of government. Periods of work could range from a few days or weeks to, potentially, a permanent role.

Roles are likely to be UK-based, working from Whitehall in support of a small permanent security team. Membership of the roster is no guarantee of an offer of work. But it makes a work offer more likely because roster members have already been screened and security cleared.

The work involves supporting the SU as it serves the rest of Government (particularly DFID, MOD and FCO) in its efforts to tackle instability overseas. Possible tasks include:

• Provide specialist security advice and support to SU activities and deployments to fragile and conflict affected environments, from planning and development through to operational delivery

• Produce risk assessments and draft submissions that can be used to inform both risk owners and deploying staff on the risks and mitigations associated with deployments to specific locations

• Self-deploy, as necessary, to conduct security assessments and fact-finding in fragile and hostile environments

• Complete comprehensive written reports with clear recommendations for the mitigation of assessed threats and risks

• Undertake any other advisory duties as directed by the Senior Operational Security Advisor

  Qualifications, skills and experience:

• Extensive experience of operating in hostile environments overseas

• Recent and sustained track record of providing security and safety advice for personnel and infrastructure against a spectrum of threats

• A broad understanding of international security issues, current affairs and a working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation

• A proven track record of support to deployed staff in a dynamic, operationally-focused environment

• The intellectual rigour and proven ability to synthesise information from multiple sources to provide effective security advice and assessments

• Able to embrace uncertainty and work with ambiguity

• Comfortable working to tight deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, and able to respond effectively to short notice assignments under pressure

• Able to anticipate operational safety requirements based on imperfect information and indicators

• Able to work both independently and as a team member

• Experience in the preparation and delivery of security & safety training would be an advantage

• Experience in producing written risk assessments under time pressure that reflect the realities faced by deployed staff

• A proven track record in briefing policy and operational requirements to senior management, staff and other parties concisely and effectively

• High quality written and verbal communication skills; unambiguous and succinct when dealing with complex ideas

• Able to be authoritative when necessary; withstanding challenge whilst sustaining effective working relationships

• Previous Whitehall / HMG experience would be an advantage

To apply for this role, please go to:

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Job title: Humanitarian Adviser, Lessons

Location: London (DFID's offices)

Type of contract: Permanent

Salary: Approximately £52,000

Application deadline: 07 July 2016

The Conflict, Humanitarian and Security Operations Team, contracted by Crown Agents but working within and alongside the Department for International Development (DFID) is an established and highly respected team supporting the UK Government in Global Humanitarian Disaster Preparedness and Response.

We are now looking for a Lessons Adviser to support DFID’s humanitarian policy, and to support existing and emerging CHASE and DFID lessons learning initiatives through commissioning, managing, leading and participating in reviews of operations, ensuring the results of these are integrated into policy and practice.

Roles and responsibilities include:

• Ensure that the process for identifying and tracking lessons from DfID responses is maintained and adapted as needed (lessons reviews of responses/programmes, working with focal points for lessons, quarterly updates on progress etc.)

• Identify or develop an accessible format for storing, updating, and synthesising identified lessons and progress in addressing them.

• Produce timely and on-demand summaries of past lessons based on this store and relevant other evidence.

• Provide support to DFID CHASE, country offices, policy makers and practitioners in identifying what works and what does not through combining examined experience from programmes, with rigorous evaluation and research findings.

• Give advice to DFID CHASE on using research information, and guide them to different sources of research evidence, including humanitarian evaluation.

• Collaborate with DfID country offices and regional teams to document, aggregate, summarise, and disseminate lessons learned from their humanitarian programmes.

• Work with DfID implementing partners, peer donors, and research & analysis networks to ensure evidence is available as a public good and better used in humanitarian policy and practice. This covers evidence supported by DfID e.g. through the Humanitarian Innovation and Evidence Programme, but is not limited to DfID-supported evidence.

• Identify and extract key research evidence to help with the production of accessible evidence products e.g. guidance notes on priority issues (such as preparedness, multi-year funding, needs assessments and accountability) for DfID advisers and potentially other actors.

• Contribute to the design of systems for monitoring partner performance, including for emergencies, and provide general advice on monitoring as needed

• Deploy to humanitarian emergencies to support the establishment of systems for capturing lessons and monitoring performance, outcomes and impact.

• Advise ministers and senior officials on humanitarian policy issues including drafting high quality briefing, and providing input into correspondence and parliamentary submissions as required.

  Essential Qualifications, skills and experience

• Educated to Masters level or the equivalent level of academic and professional experience in a subject area clearly related to humanitarian work.

• Knowledge and experience gained working extensively on or in developing countries and/or in fragile and conflict affected environments

• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of humanitarian theory, practice and architecture, humanitarian risk assessment and planning and managing humanitarian responses.

• Demonstrable knowledge of the development effectiveness agenda and the international development system.

• Demonstrable success in internal advocacy and consultancy, and an understanding of organizational culture and change in large, public sector organisations.

• Exceptional research and analysis skills, and proven ability to produce high quality, evidence-based, quantitative and qualitative reports

• Significant proven experience of carrying out evaluations including impact assessments

• Experience of managing lessons learning processes within organizations and with external networks/partners

• Experience of developing and using tools for evidence based processes

For a full job description and application instructions, please visit our website at http://www.crownagents.com/jobs/permanent-vacancies/detail/humanitarian-adviser-lessons

**Please note that all applicants MUST have the right to work in the UK**
Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Background Information - UNOPS

UNOPS supports the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to serve people in need by expanding the ability of the United Nations, governments and other partners to manage projects, infrastructure and procurement in a sustainable and efficient manner.

Working in some of the world’s most challenging environments, our vision is to advance sustainable implementation practices, always satisfying or surpassing our partners’ expectations.

With over 7,000 personnel spread across 80 countries, UNOPS offers its partners the logistical, technical and management knowledge they need, wherever they need it.

A flexible structure and global reach means that we can quickly respond to our partners' needs, while offering the benefits of economies of scale.

Background information- ECR

The Europe and Central Asia Regional Office (ECR) supports UNOPS offices throughout the region through: management, financial and programmatic oversight of global and country-specific portfolios, clusters and operations centres, including hosting services; fund and management advisory services; project implementation; procuring goods and services; and managing human resources.

ECR ensures that projects are executed to the highest standards, providing a shared knowledge base and ensuring that best practices and lessons learned are disseminated between business units and projects across the entire region.

ECR strategy is to:

• Strengthen UNOPS role in operationalizing the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Strengthen the implementation of ECR global and regional programmes, with revitalized partnerships in infrastructure, procurement and project management.

ECR operates global portfolios from offices in Geneva, Brussels and New York, and country-specific programmes from its operations and project centres located in Eastern Europe and Central Asian countries.

Background Information - Development Group Cluster

Based in the New York, the UNOPS Development Group Cluster supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. For example, within the United Nations Development Programme, the Cluster works with the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support and the Office of South-South Cooperation.

The cluster also supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as a broadening community of other New York-based United Nations organizations in the delivery of project management and implementation services

Background Information - Job-specific

ReliefWeb is a humanitarian information web site, operated by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Its mandate is to strengthen the response capacity of the humanitarian relief community through the timely dissemination of reliable information on response, preparedness and disaster prevention.

ReliefWeb is seeking individual contractors experienced in humanitarian and web content information management to boost ReliefWeb’s ability to gather and curate relevant content, as well as help develop and document the evolving editorial approach.

The individual contractor is expected to provide service during hours of operation specified in accordance with the operational needs. This position requires the individual contractor to work during standard office hours in the Americas time zone, minimum 30 hours per week and up to 6 days per week including Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Functional Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the ReliefWeb Editor and the overall guidance of the Chief Editor based in New York, the contractor is expected to provide content coverage, drawing on a) a good understanding of web content management systems, principles of information management and familiarity with the information needs of the humanitarian community; and b) specialised language skills, regional and/or thematic experience for improved content handling.

Specific tasks require the contractor to:

● Provide content management support, including:

• Identifying relevant content from existing and new information sources; apply approved taxonomy and editorial guidelines; ensure important content is highlighted on site and through delivery mechanisms;
• Seeking out relevant humanitarian content from new sources, including social media networks
• Quality control and verification of content as required
• Providing regional or thematic coverage, drawing on language skills and regional experience.

● Make recommendations on how to improve the content editorial process, and, in particular, how to adapt this in light of the technological improvements.

● Perform other duties, such as related side projects, as required.

Competencies

UNOPS Core Values/Competencies

• Integrity
• Professionalism
• Respect for Diversity
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Planning & Organizing
• Accountability
• Creativity
• Client Orientation
• Commitment to continuous Learning
• Technological Awareness

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Education/Experience/Language requirements

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required, preferably with additional experience.
• A high school diploma with four years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Experience:

• Understanding of web content management systems including the use of taxonomy and content classification is desirable;
• Experience and fair knowledge of managing websites (basic html, markdown) and file management is desirable;
• Strong interest in international affairs, including emergency response, disaster management, peacebuilding and peacekeeping, conflict resolution, human rights and IHL is desirable;
• Knowledge of the international humanitarian coordination system, including key actors in emergency response is desirable;
• Knowledge of humanitarian issues in specific countries, regions or themes is desirable;
• Experience working as part of a virtual team is desirable.

Language:

• Written and spoken fluency in English is mandatory.
• Working knowledge of another UN language (French and/or Spanish) is an asset.

Additional Considerations

• Ability to work with minimum supervision, as well as in a team is necessary;
• Flexibility in work days depending on the requirements by time zones and for the 24/7 coverage is needed;
• Ability to work off-site while maintaining communication with the editors through online communication tools is necessary;
• Access to computing assets adequate for discharge of duties is required.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States (if based in New York).

Contract type, level and duration

Contract type: Local ICA
Contract level: LICA-4/ICS-4
Contract duration: 1 September 2016 - 28 February 2017 (with possibility of extension subject to performance)

Please apply through this link

For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx

Additional Considerations

• Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
• Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
• For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
• The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

Special Notice

This is a temporary post available through 31 December 2016.
Recruitment for this position is done on a local basis.

Passing the Global General Service Test (GGST) is a prerequisite for recruitment consideration in the General Service category in the United Nations Secretariat.
Having passed the Administrative Assessment Support Test (ASAT) in English at Headquarters, ECA, ESCWA, UNOG, UNOV, ICTR, or ICTY may be recognized in place of the GGST, pending confirmation of validity.

Candidates will be required to meet the requirements of Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter as well as the requirements of the position. The United Nations is committed to the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity for all its human resources, including but not limited to respect for international human rights and humanitarian law. Candidates may be subject to screening against these standards, including but not limited to whether they have committed, or are alleged to have committed criminal offences and/or violations of international human rights law and international humanitarian law.
The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the At-a-Glance on "The Application Process" and the Instructional Manual for the Applicants, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of inspira account-holder homepage.
Applications are pre-screened by the system according to the published requirements of the job opening on the basis of the information provided in the application. In relation to the requirements of the job opening, applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their qualifications, including their education, work experience, and language skills. Each applicant must bear in mind that submission of incomplete or inaccurate applications may render that applicant ineligible for consideration for the job opening. Initial screening and evaluation of applications will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted. Applications cannot be amended following submission. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to a reference-checking process to verify the information provided in the application.

Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at midnight (New York time) on the deadline date.

Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the Global Information Services Section (GISS), Information Services Branch (ISB), Corporate Programmes Division (CPD), Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The Programme Assistant (G5) reports to the Programme Officer (P4).Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (P4), the incumbent is responsible for the following duties:

• Assists in the coordination of management activities for digital products/services offered by the Section; monitors assigned programme activities.
  
• Ensures smooth and efficient information flow within the Section; prepares and processes information; assists in the development of office administrative systems and procedures.
  
• Compiles, summarizes, and presents basic information/data on specific programmes/project and related topics or issues.
  
• Manages, updates and further develops internal databases; updates website; generates a variety of standard and non-standard statistical and other reports from various databases.
  
• Reviews budget revisions; verifies availability of funds; ensures necessary approval and entry in computerized budget system.
  
• Serves as focal point for administrative coordination of programme/project implementation activities, involving extensive liaison with a diverse organizational units to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, process and follow-up on administrative actions, e.g. recruitment and appointment of personnel, travel arrangements, authorization of payments, disbursement of funds, procurement of equipment and services, etc.
  
• Compiles, summarizes and enters data on project delivery; drafts related status reports, identifying shortfalls in delivery, budget overruns, etc., and brings to the attention of management.
  
• May provide some specialized support to the Section(e.g. technology support, editing, desktop publishing, etc.).
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  Competencies
  

• PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of internal policies, processes and procedures generally and in particular those related to programme/project administration, implementation and evaluation, technical cooperation, programming and budgeting. Understanding of the functions and organization of the work unit and of the organizational structure and respective roles of related units. Ability to work well with figures, undertake basic research and gather information from standard sources. Demonstrated ability to apply good judgment in the context of assignments given. 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 AND ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

• CLIENT ORIENTATION: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Work Experience

Five years of experience in programme or project management, administration, information management, public information, or related area is required. Experience in multiple areas is desirable. Experience working with virtual teams and/or digital projects is desirable. Experience with client service is desirable.

Languages

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

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. United Nations Considerations

The United Nations shall place 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. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, TRAINING OR ANY OTHER FEES). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON BANK ACCOUNTS.

Please submit your application online through this link.

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is the UN Secretariat department responsible for bringing together humanitarian actors to ensure a coherent response to complex emergencies and natural disasters. OCHA also ensures that there is a framework within which each actor can contribute to the overall response effort.
ReliefWeb aims to provide reliable disaster and crisis updates and analysis to humanitarians by: collecting information from more than 4,000 global information sources around the clock; delivering content which is most relevant to ReliefWeb's global audience, includes country and disaster reports, maps, info-graphics, job announcements and learning opportunities thereby; enabling humanitarian partners to analyze context and situations and make better decisions.
This internship will be situated within ReliefWeb based in Bangkok, Thailand, and the intern will be under the general guidance of the Editorial Assistant with a directing reporting line to the Editor-in-Chief/ Head of ReliefWeb office. The internship is being offered for a minimum period of three (3) months, with a possibility of extension up to a maximum period of six (6) months, starting October 2016.

Responsibilities

In general, the intern will support OCHA in fulfilling its mission to coordinate effective and principled humanitarian action in partnership with national and international actors; advocate the rights of people in need; promote preparedness and prevention; and facilitate sustainable solutions. Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background and duties may include but are not limited to researching, analyzing and presenting information gathered from diverse sources on assigned topics/issues; tracking information on assigned topics/ issues; gathering information from diverse sources and helps to assess news value and other potential impact, as well as to evaluate the effectiveness of information campaigns; drafting/ compiling a specific type or types (e.g. print, broadcast, etc), of information communications products for target audiences, to include press releases, talking points, web stories, media packets and reports, brochures, briefings, video clips, newsletters, websites, multimedia, etc.; In consultation with supervisor, identifies and proposes information opportunities, activities and approaches, taking into account the situation/topic and target audience; identifies key contacts/constituencies and opportunities for strategic partnerships to facilitate communication efforts and maintains working relationships with the same; responds to a variety of inquiries and information requests internally and externally; prepares related correspondence; performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.Competencies

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 the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK: works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.Education

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, applicants must meet one of the following requirements:
-Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
-Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
-Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation from an academic programme.
Applicants who are unable to commence the internship within one year of graduation shall not be accepted.
The University degree must be in the area of communication, journalism, international relations, public administration or in a related field.

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional working experience for participation in the Programme though any academic and/or practical experience in humanitarian affairs issues including humanitarian coordination, humanitarian financing mechanisms, humanitarian funding trends, gender equality programming, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management, rehabilitation, development and/or human rights is desirable. Applicants should be computer literate in standard software applications; have a demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations, a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter and; have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which includes willingness to understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French and/ or Spanish is desirable.

Assessment

Candidates will be assessed based on their Personal History Profile (PHP). Individual interviews may be conducted by the Hiring Manager directly for further consideration. A complete online application (Cover Note and Personal History profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The cover Note must include:
-Title of degree you are currently pursuing;
-Graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme);
-IT skills and programmes in which you are proficient;
-Explanation why you are the best candidate for the internship position.
In your Personal History Profile, be sure to include all past work experience, if any; IT skills and three (3) references. Due to high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Please send in your application via the UN Careers website. If you do not have an existing account, you will need to register here.

Link to internship opening: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=64606

Org. Setting and Reporting:

This internship is located in the Bangkok Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). The incumbent will report to an Editorial Assistant and the Head of Office.

Background: Currently ReliefWeb is based on Drupal, with content served via an API. The incumbent will evaluate implementation options for the redesign and functional revamp of ReliefWeb’s Training section at reliefweb.int/training. The OCHA Internship is for a minimum duration of three months with an opportunity for extension up to six months. The internship is unpaid and full-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours).

Administrative requirements:
Candidates must be medically insured; able to obtain necessary visas and arrange travel to the United Nations ESCAP, as well as cover the cost of travel, accommodation and living expenditure for the duration of the internship. For further information, please consult the United Nations Secretariat internship website at: https://careers.un.org.

Responsibilities:

• Help implement the functional and visual redesign of the training section: www.reliefweb.int/training. You will be required to create attractive, high quality responsive designs for multiple languages, ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and evaluate implementation options.

• Create design artifacts in various levels of fidelity from wireframes to polished visual design and detailed specifications. Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including product ideation and definition, UI design, and user research and testing.

• Help develop new user-facing features and create prototypes of the new training section, including features such as a humanitarian calendar and ‘related content’ from other sections of the site.

• Assist in producing wireframes, user flows and/or concept note for planned mobile apps.

• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders on interaction design and visual design. Assure that all user input is validated before submitting it to the back end.

• Maintain coding documentation and follow best practices.

• Redesign training submission form and collaborate to help improve posting workflow.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education:

To qualify for an internship with the United Nations Internship Programme, the following conditions must be met:

Applicants must meet one of the following requirements:

• (a) be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
• (b) be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or
• (c) have graduated with a university degree (as defined above) and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one year period of graduation.

Competencies:

• Familiarity with HTML, CSS, and/or JavaScript is required.

• Ability to understand business goals and the target audience is desirable.

• Strong understanding of user interface design, user experience and information architecture. Familiarity with developing user flows and mobile UI/UX is an advantage.

• Knowledge of content management systems is desirable.

• Knowledge of Drupal is an advantage.

Work Experience:

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme; however any practical and academic experience on humanitarian issues including humanitarian financing mechanisms, humanitarian funding trends, gender equality programming is an asset. Research interest and published work on these or/and any related areas is desirable.

Language:

Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.

Assessment:

Hiring Managers will conduct reviews of PHPs and contact applicants directly for further consideration. A completed online application (Cover Note and Personal History Profile) is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include:

• Your availability dates for internship
• Title of degree you are currently pursuing
• Expected graduation date
• List the IT skills and programmes that you are proficient in
• Explanation why you are the best candidate for that specific office (s).

Due to the high volume of applications received, ONLY successful candidates will be contacted.

Please send in your application via the UN Careers website. If you do not have an existing account, you will need to register here.

Link to internship opening: https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=69642