Programme Policy Officer, Yemen(NO-A)

Programme Policy Officer, Yemen(NO-A)
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Closing date: Wednesday, 1 February 2017

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Job holders are likely to be working under the close support and guidance of a more experienced professional staff member receiving guidance and regular feedback on work performed. They are typically involved in programme or policy activities or similar nature and analytical work of limited complexity. 

JOB PURPOSE

To provide support to policy and programme activities that effectively meet food assistance needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Contribute towards the development of a limited number of projects, plans and processes, ensuring alignment with wider programme policies and guidance.
2. Provide project management support to specific and defined programmes and projects of small to moderate size that are relatively straight forward in nature, ensuring a coordinated approach with wider programmes that complies with WFP standards and procedures.
3. Follow data gathering and monitoring systems ensuring that rigorous quality standards are maintained.
4. Research and analyse policy and operational issues to support senior colleagues in the development of policies, programmes and activities.
5. Contribute to the preparation of accurate and timely reporting on programmes and activities that enable informed decision making and consistency of information presented to stakeholders.
6. Liaise with internal counterparts to ensure effective collaboration, monitor ongoing projects.
7. Support the identification, development and management of potential partnerships to collaborative working leading to improved food assistance packages.
8. Support the capacity building of WFP staff, partners and national government to prepare for and respond to food assistance needs, e.g. through project management support of learning initiatives.
9. Provide guidance to support staff, acting as a point of referral and assisting them with analysis and queries.
10. Other as required.

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Understands WFP’s Strategic Objectives and the link to own work objectives.
• Be a force for positive change: Flexibly adapts individual contributions to accommodate changes in direction from supervisors and internal/external changes (such as evolving needs of beneficiaries, new requirements of partners).
•  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Recognizes and shares with team members the ways in which individual contributions relate to WFP’s mission.
•  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Sets own goals in alignment with WFP’s overall operations, and is able to communicate this link to others.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Assesses own strengths and weaknesses to increase self-awareness, and includes these in conversations on own developmental needs.
•  Create an inclusive culture: Participates in open dialogue, and values the diverse opinion of others, regardless of background, culture, experience, or country assignment.
•  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Proactively seeks feedback and coaching to build confidence, and develop and improve individual skills.
•  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Participates in accomplishing team activities and goals in the face of challenging circumstances.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Shows willingness to explore and experiment with new ideas and approaches in own work.
•  Focus on getting results: Consistently delivers results within individual scope of work on time, on budget and without errors.
•  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Commits to upholding individual accountabilities and responsibilities in the face of ever-changing country or functional priorities.
•  Be Decisive: Makes rational decisions about individual activities when faced with uncertain circumstances, including in times of ambiguity regarding information or manager direction.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Seeks to understand and adapt to internal or cross-unit teams’ priorities and preferred working styles.
•  Build strong external partnerships: Demonstrates ability to understand and appropriately respond to and/or escalate needs of external partners.
•  Be politically agile & adaptable: Portrays an informed and professional demeanor toward internal and external partners and stakeholders.
•  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Provides operational support on analyses and assessments that quantifies and demonstrates WFP’s unique value as a partner.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  Education: Advanced University degree in International Affairs, Economics, Nutrition/Health, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Social Sciences or other field relevant to international development assistance, or First University Degree with additional years of related work experience and/or trainings/courses.

  Language: Fluency (level C) in both oral and written communication in English and Arabic

  Nationality and Residency: The applicant should be a Yemeni national

 

DESIRED EXPERIENCES FOR ENTRY INTO THE ROLE

• Has gained experience in implementing technical programs (i.e. nutrition, etc.).
• Has implemented programmes and provided input into designing operations.
• Has provided input into policy discussions and decisions.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

               

• 1 February 2017

Intern - UN Habitat Public Space - Regional Office for Arab States, Cairo (I-1)

Intern - UN Habitat Public Space - Regional Office for Arab States, Cairo (I-1)
United Nations Human Settlements Programme
Closing date: Thursday, 9 February 2017

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Posting Title:	INTERN -UN-HABITAT Public Space-Regional Office for Arab States,, I
Job Code Title:	INTERN - PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT
Department/Office:	UNITED NATIONS HUMAN SETTLEMENTS PROGRAMME
Duty Station:	CAIRO
Posting Period:	26 January 2017 - 09 February 2017
Job Opening Number:	17-Programme Management-UNHABITAT-71751-R-Cairo (O)

Org. Setting and Reporting

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme, UN-Habitat, is the agency for human settlements. It is mandated by the UN General Assembly to promote socially and environmentally sustainable towns and cities with the goal of providing adequate shelter for all.

The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) is the lead entity within the United Nations system for coordinating activities in the field of human settlements and urbanisation. Its activities contribute to the overall objective of the United Nations system to reduce poverty and promote sustainable development within the context of a rapidly urbanising world. UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States (ROAS) was established in 2011 in Cairo, Egypt, and provides technical cooperation and capacity building for 18 countries across the Arab region. The Regional Office promotes and implements policies, programmes and operational projects in UN-Habitat’s focus areas, at regional, national, and local levels, aimed at achieving sustainable urban development in the countries of the region, and provide technical cooperation services, upon request from governments. 

The UN-HABITAT Public Space Regional Office for Arab States, internship is for 6 months

The Internship is UNPAID and full-time.

Interns work five days per week (35 – 40 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the department or office to which they are assigned.

Responsibilities

Daily responsibilities will depend on the individual's background; the intern's assigned office as well as the internship period.

During the internship the intern will understand urban development challenges in the countries of the Arab Region and assist in identifying urban development priorities and support the development of urban development and planning strategies that facilitates inclusive cities that are economically and culturally vibrant and environmentally sustainable. The intern will support the mobilization of the Arab Region for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal 11: ‘Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable’. 

The intern will particularly support the Regional Public Space Programme in achieving its overall goals. Under the direct supervision of the Public Space Expert the intern will:

-Support the overall documentation of workshops, meetings and activities that fall under the public space programme. Document the processes and the implementation of all pilot projects as well as regional exchange and learning events;
-Support in the production of communications, advocacy materials and promising practices on public space which are specifically tailored to the Arab States;
-Support the participatory design processes of pilot projects, in terms of documentation of processes as well as in engaging with local communities and local government in the implementation of the public space projects on the city level;
-Support the establishment of a regional platform on public space for knowledge sharing especially in terms of:
-Compiling case studies/best practices from all over the region (Arab states).
-Process and organise the information in a logical and sequential manner.
-Identify the translation needs and carry it out after consulting with the Public Space expert.
-Communicate with the knowledge management officer and propose cases that could be disseminated and design its format and carry out after consulting with the Public Space expert.
-Communicate with UN Women ROAS for the purpose of this regional platform and liaise with the team designated for the Public Space from UN Women ROAS.
-Initiate and carry out independent research on public space projects and experiences and gather relevant information from diverse sources;
-Contribute to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc.;
-Provide administrative and substantive support to meetings and conferences through identifying and contacting participants, preparing background documents and presentations, handling logistics and organisation;
-Cooperate with the Communications and Knowledge Management team to support UN-Habitat’s online presence in Arabic especially on, but not limited to, public space by drafting and/or translating web stories, and updating social media and website;
-Undertake other duties as may be assigned by the Public Space Expert and/or Regional Director.

Competencies

Core Competencies:
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

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

Applicants must at the time of application 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 program (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent);
c. Have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.

Be computer literate in standard software applications.

Have demonstrated keen interest in the work of the United Nations and have a personal commitment to the ideals of the Charter; 

Have a demonstrated ability to successfully interact with individuals of different cultural backgrounds and beliefs, which include willingness to try and understand and be tolerant of differing opinions and views.
Preferred area of study:
University degree (BA/BSc.), and enrolled in a post-graduate programme, or recently graduated from master’s programme, in a field of studies related to urban development such as urban planning, architecture, social science and/or development studies. Good writing and research skills is an asset.

Work Experience

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience for participation in the programme.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in oral and written English and Arabic is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.

Assessment

Potential candidates will be contacted by hiring manager directly for further consideration.

Programme Assistant, Cairo (GS-6)

Programme Assistant, Cairo (GS-6)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Closing date: Tuesday, 7 February 2017

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Programme Assistant, GS-6, Cairo, Egypt

Job no: 502590
Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location: Egypt
Categories: Support: Programme, G-6
Pay Grade: G-6
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The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Purpose for the job: Under the supervision and guidance of the supervisor, the programme assistant supports the respective section through providing a range of procedural, administrative, and operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring their country programme, ensuring effective and timely delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. 
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

•  Support to programme development, planning and execution.

• Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

• Support in resource mobilization

• Support in knowledge management and capacity building

• Support to programme development, planning and execution.

1- Support to programme development, planning and execution.

• Researches, analyzes, verifies, synthesizes and compiles qualitative and quantitative data and information from a variety of sources on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.
• Drafts project documents, work plans, budgets, proposals on implementation arrangements.
• Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
• Monitors and tracks the efficient distribution of supplies that are required for effective programme delivery.

2- Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

• Prepares monitoring and reporting information for supervisor on agreed performance indicators to drive more efficient management and accountability for results.

• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of section, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.

3- Support in resource mobilization 

• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information in support of preparing reports pertaining to donors (both current and potential).
• Researches, analyzes, verifies, and synthesizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds.
• Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.

4. Support in Knowledge Management and capacity building

• Researches, analyzes, verifies and synthesizes information on best practices and lessons learnt to support knowledge development and capacity building 
• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by preparing training materials and participating on exercises pertaining to program processes and procedures which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.

Impact of Results
The efficiency and effectiveness of the support provided by the programme assistant to the development, implementation and monitoring of programs/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the respective section, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF's capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.
Competencies and level of proficiency required
Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

 Core competencies

• Communication (II)
• Working with people (II)
• Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

•  Analyzing (II)
• Applying technical expertise (II)
• Planning and organizing (II)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

Recruitment Qualifications
 Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
Experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.
Language Requirements: Fluency in English and in the local language of the duty station required.

Advertised: Jan 25 2017 Egypt Standard Time
Application close: Feb 07 2017 Egypt Standard Time

Human Resources Assistant, Cairo(GS-6)

Human Resources Assistant, Cairo(GS-6)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Closing date: Friday, 3 February 2017

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HR Assistant, GS-6, Cairo, Egypt

Job no: 502591
Work type: Temporary Appointment
Location: Egypt
Categories: Support: Operations, G-6
Pay Grade: G-6
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The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Purpose for the job: Under the supervision and guidance of the Human Resources or Operations Officer/Specialist/Manager, the Human Resources Assistant provides administrative, procedural and operational support and assistance to the efficient implementation of a broad range of Human Resources functions for all categories of staff in his/her office, ensuring accurate and timely delivery, whilst promoting a client-based, quality and results orientated approach to the unit and ensuring compliance with UNICEF HR rules and regulations.
Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks 
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Support in processing of entitlements and benefits

• Support in recruitment and placement

• Support in learning and development

• Support in organization design and job classification

• Time Attendance

1- Support in processing of entitlement and benefits

• In consultation with supervisor, analyze, research, verify, and compile data and information on cases that do not conform to UN or UNICEF's HR Rules & Regulations, to support consistent and equitable application of decisions and implementation of agreed upon action.

• In consultation with supervisor, analyze, research and verify information for the purpose of responding to staff queries on areas related to benefits and entitlements.
• Processes entitlements and benefits for local staff in accordance with UNICEF rules and regulations, by ensuring all relevant forms are completed by staff and data is entered into VISION.
• Maintains and prepares all personnel-related records and files, ensuring all information on each staff member is up-to-date and accurate.

 2- Support in recruitment and placement

•  Drafts vacancy announcements for positions within his/her office for review by supervisor to help attract ideal candidates.
•  Ensures timely and efficient screening of applications for minimum eligibility, taking into account qualifications, competencies, and post requirements.
•  Analyze, research, verify, and compile data which facilitates preparation of workforce planning reports for supervisor to review against benchmarks i.e. Gender and geographical balance and other recruitment related key performance indicators.
•  Liaises with candidates in the various stages of the recruitment process.
•  Prepares formal acknowledgement, offer and regret letters.
•  Records and maintains recruitment files, ensuring all necessary documentation has been prepared.
•  Monitors life-cycle of recruitment process to update supervisor as necessary.

 3- Support in learning and development

•  In consultation with supervisor, researches and analyses data and information to help identify training needs within his/her country office for the development of learning plans and other targeted training interventions.
• In consultation with supervisor, researches, analyzes, verifies, and compiles information on external training courses available and educational institutions to help supervisor decide on learning programmes that address learning gaps in his/her country office.
• Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by participating in exercises which aim to build capacity of stakeholders.
• Develops and processes contracts for institutions providing training and courses, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations.
•  Assists team in organizing and conducting courses, workshops and events by preparing and organizing distribution of materials for participants, ensuring availability of training venues and required equipment and supplies, while providing logistical and secretarial support at workshops and events as necessary.

 4- Support in organization design and job classification

•  Participates in the review of GS positions specific JDs, ensuring effective application of ICSC methodology.
•  Drafts and edits job descriptions to be submitted for classification for review by supervisor. 
• Follows up and liaises with HQ and RO over status of requests to ensure timely completion. 
• Compiles and analyses information and statistics related to posts and staff for reports on staffing trends.
• Prepares documents to be submitted for classification to RO and NYHQ, ensuring completeness of documentation
• Monitors life-cycle of all job classification requests to facilitate recruitment and organization planning.

 5- Time Attendance

•  Maintains and updates a system which monitors the absence of staff.

Impact of Results
The efficiency and efficacy of the support and assistance provided by the Human Resources Assistant supports the strengthening of the offices' capacity in attracting, retaining and motivating staff of the highest caliber within his/her office, which in turn strengthens UNICEF's capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children in a particular country programme.
Competencies and level of proficiency required
Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

 Core competencies

• Communication (II)
• Working with people (II)
• Drive for results (II)

Functional Competencies:

•  Analyzing (II)
• Applying technical expertise (II)
• Planning and organizing (II)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (II)

Education: Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.
Experience: A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible human resources, administrative or clerical work experience required
Language: Fluency of English and local language of the duty station required.

Advertised: Jan 25 2017 Egypt Standard Time
Application close: Feb 03 2017 Egypt Standard Time

Education Specialist, Cairo (NO-3)

Education Specialist, Cairo (NO-3)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Closing date: Tuesday, 7 February 2017

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Education Specialist (NO-3), Cairo, Egypt

Job no: 501328
Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location: Egypt
Categories: Education, NO-3
Pay Grade: NO-3
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If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.

For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position

Under the guidance and general supervision of the Chief of Education,  the Education Specialist supports the development and preparation of the Education (or a sector of) programs/projects and for managing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating and reporting of progress of education programs/projects within the country program. The Specialist provides technical guidance and management support throughout the programming processes to facilitate the administration and achievement of results on education programs/projects to improve learning outcomes and equitable and inclusive education especially for children who are marginalized, disadvantaged and excluded in society.

The Specialist contributes to achievement of results according to plans, allocation, results based-management approaches and methodology (RBM) and UNICEF's Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework.

Key Expected Results

1. Support to programs/projects development and planning
2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support to program implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

Key Accountabilities and Duties & Tasks
1. Support to programs/projects development and planning

• Support the preparation/design and conduct/update of situation analysis for the education programs/projects and/or sector to ensure that current comprehensive and evidence based data on education issues are available to guide UNICEF's strategic policy advocacy, intervention and development efforts on education programs and to set priorities, strategies, design and implementation plans. Keep abreast of development trends to enhance program management, efficiency and delivery.
• Participate in strategic program discussion on the planning of education programs/projects. Formulate, design and prepare programs/projects proposal for the sector, ensuring alignment with the overall UNICEF's Strategic Plans and Country Program and coherence/integration with UN Development Assistance Framework (UNDF), regional strategies and national priorities, plans and competencies.
• Establish specific goals, objectives and strategies and implementation plans for the sector/s using results-based planning terminology and methodology (RBM). Prepare required documentations for program review and approval.
• Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss strategies and methodologies and to determine national priorities/competencies to ensure the achievement of concrete and sustainable results.
• Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes and to ensure integration, coherence and harmonization of programs/projects with other UNICEF sectors and achievement of results as planned and allocated.

2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results

• Plan and/or collaborate with internal and external partners to establish monitoring benchmarks, performance indicators and other UNICEF/UN system indicators and measurement to assess/strengthen performance accountability, coherence and delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the assigned sector on education programs.

• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess progress and to determine required action/interventions to achieve results.

• Prepare/assess monitoring and evaluation reports to identify gaps, strengths/weaknesses in program and management, identify lessons learned and use knowledge gained for development planning and timely intervention to achieve goals.

• Actively monitor programs/projects through field visits, surveys and/or exchange of information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress, identify bottlenecks and potential problems and take timely decisions to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for timely resolution.
• Monitor and verify the optimum/appropriate use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets) confirming compliance with organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity and ensuring timely reporting and liquidation of resources.
• Prepare regular/mandated program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.

3.Technical and operational support to program implementation

• Provide technical guidance and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and country office partners/donors on interpretation, application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices and approaches on education and related issues to support program management, implementation and delivery of results.

• Arrange/coordinate availability of technical experts with Regional Office/HQ to ensure timely/appropriate support throughout the programming/projects process.

• Participate in education program meetings including program development and contingency planning to provide technical and operational information, advice and support.

• Draft policy  papers, brief  and other strategic program materials for management use, information and/or consideration.

4. Networking and partnership building

• Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with relevant government counterparts, national stakeholders and global partners/allies/donors/academia through active networking, advocacy and effective communication to build capacity, exchange knowledge/expertise and to reinforce cooperation to achieve sustainable and broad results on education programs.
• Prepare communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for education programs.
• Participate and/or represent UNICEF in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) discussions and planning on education and related issues to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF planning and preparation of programs/projects ensuring organizational position, interests and priorities are fully considered and integrated in the UNDAF process in development planning and agenda setting.

5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Apply/introduce innovative approaches and good practice to build the capacity of partners and stakeholders and to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.

• Keep abreast, research, benchmark and implement best practices in education management. Assess, institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.

• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure optimum efficiency and efficacy of sustainable programs and projects.

• Organize and implement capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders to promote sustainable results on education and related programs/projects.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• An Advanced University Degree in education, economics, psychology, sociology or other social science field is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in education and related areas at the international level, some of which preferably in a developing country is required. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.   Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate
Core Values 

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication
• Working with people
• Drive for results

Functional Competencies

• Leading and supervising
• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Analyzing
• Relating and networking
• Deciding and Initiating action
• Applying technical expertise

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organization.

Advertised: Jan 25 2017 Egypt Standard Time
Application close: Feb 07 2017 Egypt Standard Time

Child Protection Officer, Cairo, Egypt(NO-2)

Child Protection Officer, Cairo, Egypt(NO-2)
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Closing date: Tuesday, 7 February 2017

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Child Protection Officer, (NO-2), Cairo, Egypt (for Egypt nationals only)

Job no: 502447
Work type: Fixed Term Staff
Location: Egypt
Categories: Child Protection
Pay Grade: NO-2
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If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.

Purpose of the Position
The Child Protection Officer reports to the Child Protection Specialist for supervision. The Officer provides professional technical, operational and administrative assistance throughout the programming process for child protection programs/projects within the Country Program from development planning to delivery of results, preparing, executing, managing and implementing a variety of technical and administrative program tasks to facilitate program development, implementation, program progress monitoring, evaluating and reporting.
Key Expected Results

1. Support to program development and planning
2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results
3. Technical and operational support to program implementation
4. Networking and partnership building
5. Innovation, knowledge management and capacity buildin

1.Support to program development and planning

• Conduct/update situation analysis for the program sector/s for development, design and management of child protection related programs/projects. Research and report on development trends and (economic, social, health etc) data for use in program development, management, monitoring, evaluation and delivery of results.
• Contribute to the development/establishment of sectoral program goals, objectives and strategies and results-based planning through research, collection, analysis and reporting of child protection and other related information for development planning and priority and goal setting.
• Provide technical and operational support throughout all stages of programming processes by executing/administering a variety of technical, program, operational and administrative transactions, preparing related materials/documentations and complying with organizational processes and management systems, to support program planning, results based planning (RBM) and monitoring and evaluating results.
• Prepare required program documentations/materials/data to facilitate the program review and approval process.

2. Program management, monitoring and delivery of results.

• Work closely and collaboratively with internal and external colleagues and partners to discuss operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and/or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher-level intervention and/or decision. Keep record of reports and assessments for easy reference and/or to capture and institutionalize lessons learned.

• Participate in monitoring and evaluation exercises, program reviews and annual reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programs/projects and to report on required action/interventions at the higher level of program management.

• Monitor and report on the use of sectoral program resources (financial, administrative and other assets), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Report on critical issues/findings to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders. Follow up on unresolved issues to ensure resolution.

• Prepare regular/mandated sectoral program/project reports for management, donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress

3.Technical and operational support to program implementation

•  Conduct regular program field visits and surveys and/or exchange information with partners/stakeholders to assess progress and provide technical support, take appropriate action to resolve issues and/or refer to relevant officials for resolution. Report on critical issues, bottlenecks and potential problems for timely action to achieve results.
• Provide technical and operational support to government counterparts, NGO partners, UN system partners and other country office partners/donors on the application and understanding of UNICEF policies, strategies, processes and best practices on child protection and related issues to support program implementation, operations and delivery of results.

4.Networking and partnership building

• Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government counterparts and national stakeholders through active sharing of information and knowledge to facilitate program implementation and build capacity of stakeholders to achieve and sustain results on child protection.
• Draft communication and information materials for CO program advocacy to promote awareness, establish partnership/alliances and support fund raising for child protection programs.
• Participate in appropriate inter-agency (UNCT) meetings/events on programming to collaborate with inter-agency partners/colleagues on UNDAF operational planning and preparation of child protection programs/projects and to integrate and harmonize UNICEF position and strategies with the UNDAF development and planning process
• Research information on potential donors and prepare resource mobilization materials and briefs for fund raising and partnership development purposes

5.Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building

• Identify, capture, synthesize and share lessons learned for knowledge development and to build the capacity of stakeholders.
• Apply innovative approaches and promote good practice to support the implementation and delivery of concrete and sustainable program results.

• Research and report on best and cutting edge practices for development planning of knowledge products and systems.
• Participate as resource person in capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• A University Degree in international development, human rights, psychology, sociology, international law or other social science field is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in social development planning and management in child protection and/other related areas at the international and/or in a developing country is required.
• Relevant experience in child protection and related areas, program/project development and management in a UN system agency or organization is an asset.
• Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage.
• Fluency in Arabic and knowledge of English is required.

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication
• Working with people
• Drive for results

Functional Competencies

• Formulating strategies and concepts
• Analyzing
• Applying technical expertise
• Learning and researching
• Planning and organizing

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

Advertised: Jan 24 2017 Egypt Standard Time
Application close: Feb 07 2017 Egypt Standard Time

Staff Attorney, Cairo, Egypt American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA-ROLI)

Staff Attorney
Cairo, Egypt 
American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA-ROLI)

• Apply by 18 February 2017

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JOB SUMMARY

The Staff Attorney works at the direction of the Program Director responsible for management of an ABA ROLI project to train Young Law Professors in interactive teaching methods. The Staff Attorney is responsible as a component leader for the deliverables due on the project as the Program Manager and Country Director shall require.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working with Program Director and Legal Specialists to develop, implement and conduct programs including:
  • Legislative and regulatory drafting,
  • Planning and conducting seminars, workshops and other training events (to include logistical arrangements, preparation of substantive materials, and oversight of other local services providers) and,
  • Preparing legal reports and assessments on substantive programmatic issues;
• Monitoring legal and other relevant political and policy developments and reports on them to Program Director and other ABA personnel as necessary;
• Representing ABA at meetings with local partners and/or members of the international community;
• Preparing legal analysis and background materials;
• Assisting with liaison/specialists orientation;
• Communicating with local and regional partners on behalf of the ABA as directed by the Program Director;
• Participating in ABA ROLI annual meetings and staff trainings;
• Any other relevant duties as determined by the Program Director to be necessary to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Law degree;
• Fluency in Arabic and excellent written and verbal English language skills;
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a position requiring a law degree;
• Experience working in or with the Egyptian court system;
• Understanding and awareness of key stakeholders in the Egyptian judiciary; and
• Management experience;
• Commitment to ABA programmatic objectives;
• Integrity and adherence to the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality and performance;
• Flexibility in approach to changes in programmatic needs;
• Ability to take initiative and cope effectively under pressure;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Team player, able to mentor other staff in developing skills and to assist other staff when needed;
• Professional demeanor, including tact and diplomacy in dealing with people.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we are only able to follow up with candidates who are selected for interviews. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and this position may be filled prior to the close date.