Breeder - Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist

Position Title:	Breeder - Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist
Type of Contract:	Internationally Recruited Staff
Location:	Afghanistan
Desired Skills:
Description:	We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and service-orientated candidate for the position Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist in the Global Wheat Program under the leadership of Dr. Hans Braun and will contribute to wheat and maize research at CIMMYT Afghanistan and with other institutions on various aspects of wheat and maize breeding including outreach activities in different provinces of Afghanistan. Extensive travel inside Afghanistan would be required. The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information:www.cimmyt.org The position offers outstanding career opportunities for researchers interested in global wheat research, and will be based at CIMMYT Afghanistan, in Kabul, Afghanistan. The position is available initially for 2 years. Specific duties of this position include: Identify new high yielding and disease resistant wheat and maize varieties adapted to local conditions, support their release and produce basic seed. Reorganize the varietal testing, release and crop management in line with the wheat agroclimatic zones identified in the previous phase of the project (Sustainable Maize and Wheat Production in Afghanistan) Accelerate adoption of new improved varieties and crop management practices under local conditions Build capacity for wheat and maize improvement in Afghanistan We are seeking candidates with the following academic qualifications, skills and attitudes: A recent Ph.D. in Plant Breeding in wheat or maize. Demonstrated experience in outreach activities. Experience with field based crop breeding/ genetics experimentation. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Ability to form part of an interdisciplinary team. Ability to work under multicultural setting. Experience with agri-extension will be an advantage. Experience with statistical and biometrical packages to analyze multisite breeding data will be an advantage. Knowledge of Dari/ local language will be an advantage. We will offer an initial contract for 2 years, which may be renewable subject to continued need and funding for the position and performance of the staff member. Our internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment. CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply. To apply for this position, please email cover letter and CV no later than Friday, 28 February, 2014 to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email: irsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate Position Reference number: 12294 in the header of your email). For further information on the selection process, please contact Guillermo Flores, Staffing Specialist, at g.flores@cgiar.org. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Agronomist Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist

Job Category:	Global Conservation Agriculture Program
Position Title:	Agronomist Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist
Type of Contract:	Internationally Recruited Staff
Location:	Afghanistan
Desired Skills:
Description:	We are seeking a dynamic, innovative, self-motivated, and service-orientated candidate for the position Post-Doctoral Fellow/Associate Scientist in the Global Conservation Agriculture Program under the leadership of Dr. Hans Braun and will contribute to wheat and maize research at CIMMYT Afghanistan and with other institutions on various aspects of wheat and maize breeding including outreach activities in different provinces of Afghanistan. Extensive travel inside Afghanistan would be required. The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center, known by its Spanish acronym, CIMMYT®, is a not-for-profit research and training organization with partners in over 100 countries. Please refer to our website for more information:www.cimmyt.org The position offers outstanding career opportunities for researchers interested in global wheat research, and will be based at CIMMYT Afghanistan, in Kabul, Afghanistan. The position is available initially for 2 years. Specific duties of this position include: Research Experiments: Conduct experiments across 12 research stations leading to development of technologies viz., varieties and crop management practices. Demonstration of Technologies on farmer fields: There will be four HUBs at Kabul, Nangarhar, Balkh and Herat. Each Hub will demonstrate new technologies (varieties, crop management practices, crop sequences etc). Establishment & Support to Hubs: To be informally led by CIMMYT, the hubs will act as informal local technical working groups comprising local staff of agriculture department, extension workers, NGOs, farming community etc. The mandate of the hub would be to train and equip those who carry the technology to end users and to organize demonstrations of the technology at least on ten hectares in each hub region spanning the whole process of crop production, from choice of variety and sowing time to harvesting and post-harvest management of the produce. Field Manual/ Extension Bulletin: Develop R&D and extension material for distribution among researchers and others engaged in extension and development work in country. We are seeking candidates with the following academic qualifications, skills and attitudes: A recent Ph.D. in agronomy in wheat or maize. Demonstrated experience in outreach activities. Experience with field based crop production experimentation. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English. Ability to form part of an interdisciplinary team. Ability to work under multicultural setting. Experience with agri-extension will be an advantage. Experience with statistical and biometrical packages to analyze multisite breeding data will be an advantage. Knowledge of Dari/ local language will be an advantage. We will offer an initial contract for 2 years, which may be renewable subject to continued need and funding for the position and performance of the staff member. Our internationally competitive salary and benefits include housing allowance, car, comprehensive health and life insurance, assistance for children’s education, paid vacation, annual airfare, contribution to a retirement plan, and generous assistance with relocation shipment. CIMMYT is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity. Women are encouraged to apply. To apply for this position, please email cover letter and CV no later than Friday, 28 February, 2014 to Human Resources, CIMMYT (Email: irsrecruitment@cgiar.org / Please indicate Position Reference number: 12295 in the header of your email). For further information on the selection process, please contact Guillermo Flores, Staffing Specialist, at g.flores@cgiar.org. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Telecommunications Technician, G-4

Telecommunications Technician, G-4

28 February 2014

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IT AUDITOR

IT AUDITOR

The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa's rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa the capital city of Ethiopia. In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union Commission (AUC) intends to build its capacity to deliver, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure by filling up vacancies.

1. Post :

Job Title: IT Auditor

Grade: P2

Department: Office of Internal Audit

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Internal Audit

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2 Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Director of Internal Audit and in consultation with other internal audit team, the IT Auditor isresponsible for performing information systems audit work. Among others, she/he will be responsible for examining and evaluation the Commission's IT strategies, operation and control. She/He will also provide technical assistance for the audit team to undertake audit processes in IT environment.

2. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

a. Assist in the development and ongoing maintenance of the departmental IT audit plan,

b. Contribute to the development of the Annual Internal Audit Plan and develops new and improved procedures and techniques related to internal controls over systems and technology. IT Auditor P2 Office of Internal Audit Director of Internal Audit Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

c. Participate in the formulation of information technology strategies, policies and plans,

d. Use and develop knowledge of audit principles, control objectives, and methods of investigation and testing, including use of software query and analysis tools.

e. Design and conduct audits of automated information systems and information technology in all areas of the Commission. Review projects with significant Information Technology content,

f. Review and test controls in IT systems and functions to ensure the integrity and security of information and continuity of operations.

g. Draft clear and relevant recommendations, present it for review,

h. Communicate audit results and recommendations to all levels of management through oral presentations and written reports and follow up their implementation,

i. Perform any other duty as may be assigned.

3. Educational Qualification and Experience

Required:

Candidates must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, computer science, and/or management information systems and have a firm grasp of technology and security concepts. A professional qualification such as the Certified Information System Security Auditor (CISA) or the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation or equivalent from a recognized Institution is highly desirable. IT Auditor must have at least 5 years of relevant working experience in auditing, of which at least 3 years should be in IT auditing and/or should have a strong exposure of information technology application and security areas.

4. Other Relevant Skills:

• Hands-on experience with various programming languages, computer operating and database management systems is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of data analysis;
• Management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to organize and motivate others, and to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Excellent drafting and reporting skills;
• Good communication and negotiating skills;
• Good planning and organizational skills.

5. Language Requirement:

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

6. Age Requirement: Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.

7. Tenure of Appointment: The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of with the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

8. Candidates from the following least represented countries are encouraged to apply: Eretria, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Mauritania, Namibia, Sahrawi Arab Republic, SaoTome and Principe, Seychelles and Somalia.

9. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

11. Remuneration::Indicative basic salary of US$ 29,287.00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance 14,414.40 perineum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be made through the AUC E-recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 28st March 2014. Directorate of Administration and Human Resource Management African Union Commission

PROGRAMME OFFICER (COORDINATION & OUTREACH)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:

PROGRAMME OFFICER (COORDINATION &

OUTREACH)

The African Union (AU), established as a unique Pan African continental body, is charged with spearheading Africa's rapid integration and sustainable development by promoting unity, solidarity, cohesion and cooperation among the peoples of Africa and African States as well as developing a new partnership worldwide. Its Headquarters is located in Addis Ababa the capital city of Ethiopia.

In seeking to achieve this objective, the African Union Commission (AUC) intends to build its capacity to deliver, among others, the implementation of its organizational structure by filling up vacancies.

The Commission is therefore inviting applicants who are citizens of Member States of the African Union to apply for the position of

Programme Officer (Coordination & Out reach) within the Directorate of Women, Gender and Development.

1. Post :

Job Title: Programme Officer (Coordination & Outreach)

Grade: P2

Department : Directorate of Women, Gender and Development

Immediate Supervisor: Head of Coordination and Outreach Division

Duty Station : Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

2. Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent reports to the Head of Coordination and Outreach Division, and supports the work of the Division in the area of coordination and outreach by

performing the following tasks:

a) Assisting in providing technical support to the African Union Women's Committee (AUWC);

b) Drafting background documents and reports of the (AUWC);

c) Assisting with advocacy activities to mainstream gender and promote women's empowerment in all organs of the AU, Member States;

d) Assisting with education campaigns to disseminate information on AU policies and programmes in the area of gender;

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e) Assisting with producing and maintaining material for the AU website on African women and gender issue;

f) Assisting with producing and maintaining material for AU website on African women and gender issue;

g) Assisting in production of materials for AU website on African women and gender issues;

h) Disseminating information about activities of Directorate of Women, Gender and Development;

i) Assisting in the production of periodic reports on the Status of African Women and progress towards gender equality in Africa;

j) Assisting in organizing expert meetings, workshops and panel discus sions to disseminate good practices, lessons learned, emerging issues and trends on the continent;

k) Assisting in preparing and implementation plans action, programmes and activities of the Division;

l) Drafting periodic reports of activities of the Division;

m) Performing any other duties as may be assigned.

3. Educational Qualification and Experience Required:

Candidate must have a Bachelor Degree from recognized University in Social Sciences, or Communication, or Policy Studies, or Law, or Development Studies.

Candidate must have at least five (5) years of experience in the field of women gender and development.

4. Other Relevant Skills:

• ICT skills, especially database development and management;
• Drafting and communication skills;
• Advocacy skills;
• Planning and organizational skills.

5. Language Requirement:

Proficiency in one of the African Union working languages. Knowledge of one or several other working languages would be an added advantage.

6. Age Requirement :

Candidates must preferably be between 25 and 35 years old.

7. Tenure of Appointment:

The appointment will be made on a fixed term contract for a period of three (3) years, of with the first twelve months will be considered as a probationary period. Thereafter, the contract will be for a period of two years renewable, subject to satisfactory performance and deliverables.

8. Candidates from the following least represented countries are encouraged to apply: Eretria, Central African Republic, Cape Verde, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Mauritania, Namibia, Sahrawi Arab Republic, SaoTome and Principe, Seychelles and Somalia.

9. Gender Mainstreaming: The AU Commission is an equal opportunity employer and qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

11. Remuneration: : Indicative basic salary of US$ 29,287 .00 per annum plus other related entitlements e.g. Post adjustment (46% of basic salary), Housing allowance 1 4,414.40 perineum), education allowance (75% of tuition and other education related expenses for every eligible dependent up to a maximum of US$7 ,800.00 per child per annum), etc for internationally recruited staff of the Commission.

Applications must be made through the AUC E - recruitment Website http://www.aucareers.org not later than 28st March 2014.

COUNTRY MANAGER, MOZAMBIQUE

Location

Mozambique

Salary

Competitive

Job Advert

GAIN is seeking a Country Manager to develop and lead its strategy and programming in Mozambique. Working with public and private sector partners, NGOs and CSOs, GAIN is looking to create innovative and market-based sustainable models to improve the nutrition of populations at risk of malnutrition.

Overall Purpose
• Represents GAIN’s interests at country level as appropriate.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of GAIN’s country level nutrition strategy, and the identification of GAIN’s niche in country, building relationships with key stakeholders including within government institutions, the donor community, NGOs and the private sector.
• Responsible for identifying concrete opportunities for GAIN’s engagement in country, in line with GAINs global strategy and comparative advantage.
• Responsible for resource mobilization efforts in-country for the continuation and expansion of project activities.
• Responsible for the development of new projects and proposals in collaboration with GAIN’s initiatives and program development team.
• Leads and manages all aspects of GAIN’s Mozambique Country Office including operations and financial management, compliance with local laws, fiscal planning, and human resource planning.
• Provides oversight to GAIN’s programs in Mozambique including local implementing partners.
• Contributes to the development of a knowledge base on GAIN’s portfolio, Mozambique specifically, and on national and regional trends in nutrition and related issues that might impact on GAIN programming.
• Contributes expertise as required to teams created by GAIN to address specific issues at regional or global levels.

Responsibilities

• Program Delivery
o Leads and develops the Mozambique country team drawing on technical resources, primarily from GAIN headquarters and field offices, but also from pools of expertise available locally or globally.
o Identifies, builds and manages the national and regional partnerships needed to support program implementation.
o Defines an annual business plan with budget, and staffing plan for country program, and ensures it is reflected in Program of Work and Budget (PWB).
o Controls and manages the financial resources in the country program envelope defined in PWB.
o Manages local processes to finalize grants, agreements and implementation plans.
o Oversees implementation, management and monitoring of GAIN programs and projects in Mozambique.
o Prepares reports for GAIN management, donors and others as required.

• Resource mobilization and private sector engagement
o Develops an annual business development strategy and action plan (resource mobilization, private sector engagement, etc.) in collaboration with the Investments and Partnerships division.
o Cultivates relationships with key bi-lateral/multi-lateral donors and private sector stakeholders and proactively pursues relevant opportunities, with GAIN’s Investment and Partnerships function.

• Advocacy and Communication
o Represents GAIN in local meetings with government and partners.
o Develops and manages the implementation of a communication and visibility strategy to share GAIN’s country programs and lessons learned.

• Office/Operations Management
o Manages systems and business processes for finance, HR, contracts, facilities and IT that are integrated and aligned with Geneva HQ.
o Hires and manages local staff as needed.
o Manages operational, financial and human resources in Mozambique.

• Other responsibilities
o Participates in teams that GAIN may establish to address critical bottlenecks or develop new thinking on issues of concern at national, regional or global level.

Experience
• At least fifteen years’ experience in developing and managing projects in a multi-cultural environment, preferably at international level in the private sector, food industry, government or international organizations.
• Experience in delivering nutrition or food fortification programs or other public health programs in the region is an asset.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and matrix structure is critical.
• Experience building and leading teams in a startup environment.
• Proven track record in resource mobilization / business development.
• Experience of working in Mozambique is highly desirable.

Skills & Attributes
• Strategic thinking and leadership abilities.
• Excellent management, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to operate within the corporate and public sectors to effectively liaise with private companies, development agencies, and governments in different cultures.
• Ability to use initiative, prioritize, multi-task, and work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Clear and systematic thinking that demonstrates good judgment, expert problem solving, and creativity.
• Strong communication skills in multicultural, multi-lingual environments.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural team.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese in required.

Education
• Master’s Degree in food science, nutrition, public health, economics, business administration, or a suitable equivalent.

Other requirements
• Willingness and ability to travel globally.

Thank you for your interest in applying for our Country Manager, Mozambique position, this vacancy is handled by our partner Oxford HR. Please submit your application to
Tamsin Jewell (Principal Consultant) and Janelle Walikonis (Researchers) of Oxford HR by email to gain-cm-moz@oxfordhr.co.uk

Applications are welcome until the deadline of 10 February 2014 (by midnight GMT).

Job Description

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Closing Date

10 Feb 2014

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Intern, Direct Deposits and Commitments to Save (Malawi)

Intern, Direct Deposits and Commitments to Save (Malawi)

IPA's Malawi office is looking to hire one intern to support the project, 'Direct Deposits and Commitments to Save'. The intern will have excellent quantitative skills, as well as an interest in rural finance and behavioral economics. If you are interested and meet the qualifications above, please send your resume and cover letter to malawi.internship.2013@gmail.com and cc jobs-interns@poverty-action.org, following the instructions below:.

Application Instructions:

If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to malawi.internship.2013@gmail.com and cc jobs-interns@poverty-action.org, following the instructions below:

• In the subject line: Indicate which project you are applying to: for Example,101111IPAMalawi Intern, DDCS
• Attachments: Please attach your cover letter and resume.
• In the email body: Put your full name, first (given) name followed by last (family) name

Project Associate - Fingerprinting to Reduce Risky Borrowing, Lilongwe, Malawi

Project Associate, Fingerprinting to Reduce Risky Borrowing (Malawi)

• Reports to:Country Director
• Location:Lilongwe, Malawi
• Deadline to apply: February 14, 2014
• Desired start date: Negotiable, but ideally no later than May 1, 2014.
• Length of Commitment: 2 years commitment is required for this position.

Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA), is an international non-profit research organization. Based in New Haven, CT, with offices in Washington, D.C. and worldwide, IPA works with development partners and academic researchers to create and evaluate approaches to solving development problems, to communicate 'what works' in development and to scale up successful projects in a variety of fields, including health, education, microfinance, governance and agriculture.

Position Summary:

IPA is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Project Associate for the Fingerprinting to Reduce Risky Borrowing Project. The project aims to improve repayment rates of rural microloans by fingerprinting borrowers at the time of loan application and incorporating collected fingerprints into a credit database. The project will measure impacts on repayment, as well as on borrower outcomes such as production activities and farm profits. The project will be conducted in partnership with microfinance institutions in Malawi. The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand field management experience in an organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The principal investigators are Dean Yang, Jessica Goldberg, andXavier Gine, however you will also be working closely with the Project Coordinator as well as partner organizations.

Responsibilities:

The Project Associate will work closely with the Project Coordinator, IPA-Malawi Country Office and the PIs (academic researchers) to perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: assisting in logistical planning, management of relations with partner institutions, project design, designing survey questionnaires, running pilot exercises, managing survey teams, checking and analyzing data, cleaning data and conducting preliminary analysis, writing of project reports and policy memos, and other management and administrative tasks. The Project Associate will be based in Lilongwe, with occasional travel within Malawi.

The initial project will be for a two year period, with the possibility to extend based on performance and development of the project.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields
• Excellent management and organizational skills along with strong quantitative skills
• Fluency and excellent communication skills in English
• Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, a team player
• Demonstrated ability to manage high-level relationships with partner organizations
• Experience living in a developing country is a strong plus
• Familiarity with randomized controlled trials preferred
• Knowledge of and experience working with STATA or other data analysis software
• IT skills is a strong plus

Application Instructions:

Please follow the application instructions below. Any applications or CVs submitted outside this process will not be considered. Note, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Complete the J-PAL/IPA common application. Please select the position(s) you are interested in applying for on the 'Submit Application' page. Include two letters of recommendation, statement of purpose (cover letter), CV, and transcripts. We will consider your application even if you are unable to obtain reference letters before the deadline, but please be advised that we will be requiring them should you be invited for an interview.

IPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.

All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their race, colour, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

IPA will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in an interview, please contact us atjobs@poverty-action.org.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work to be performed by the Project Associate. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary. Please note that IPA will never request any form of payment from an applicant. Applicants are encouraged to confirm the information listed above with IPA prior to releasing any extensive personal information to the organization. Please direct questions to jobs@poverty-action.org.

Police & Rule of Law Advisers, Malawi

Policing and Rule of Law Advisors (Africa)

We're looking for extraordinary people, who like variety and can adapt to a challenge. We are a leading professional services business specialising in the design, management and delivery of complex projects supporting economic growth and government reform on a global scale. With annual revenues approaching £100m, we have a 100-strong team and are headquartered in London, with offices in Nairobi, Delhi and Sydney, along with major project offices in many developing countries worldwide. We are currently managing over 60 live projects in 28 countries with over 700 associate consultants. Many of our projects are funded by the British Government's Department for International Development, along with Scandinavian development agencies, the Australian Government, the US Government and the World Bank. For more than 20 years, we've been bringing the best minds together to solve complex development problems and are known for turning policies into action. The quality of our work is proven and award-winning – most recently scooping 2011/12 British Expertise Development Project of the Year, Major Project of the Year, Consultancy Project of the Year and Young Consultant of the Year.

What we're looking for

We are keen to hear from policing and rule of law experts with proven international advisory experience, and an interest in upcoming opportunities in Malawi, DRC and across East and West Africa. Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in police capacity building, institutional development, and counterpart mentoring and training. Expertise in community policing, police accountability and policing in fragile or conflict-affected states is particularly welcome. Please send a concise CV and cover letter to PoliceAdvisers@AdamSmithInternational.com, with the subject line 'Senior Police Adviser, Africa'. Shortlisted applicants only will be contacted.

INTERN – COMMUNICATIONS AND ADVOCACY

Reference Number : 2014/UNU/FLORES/INTERN/CAA/01

Applications to : Flores_Internship@unu.edu

Closing Date : Rolling

United Nations University Objectives:

The UNU is an international community of scholars engaged in research, postgraduate training and the dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the United Nations, its Peoples and Member States. The University functions as a think tank for the United Nations system, contributes to capacity building, particularly in developing countries, and serves as a platform for new and innovative ideas and dialogue. For more information please visit http://unu.edu.

United Nations University - Institute for Integrated Management of Material Fluxes and of Resources (UNU-FLORES):

The mission of UNU-FLORES is to contribute to the development of integrated and sustainable management strategies for the use of water, soil and waste resources in particular in developing and emerging countries in scientific, educational, managerial, technological and institutional terms. Potential issues of focus include: urban water management, nutrient cycles and budgets, methods for reclamation and rehabilitation of degraded sites, site-specific river-basin scale water management; interaction of land use management and water inventory under differing climate conditions, efficient site-adapted waste management strategies, among others. The Institute will develop innovative concepts for target- and region-specific knowledge transfer as well as appropriate methodologies and approaches for postgraduate and professional education. The Institute is located in Dresden, Federal Republic of Germany. For more information please visit http://flores.unu.edu.   Responsibilities:

Under the supervision of the Communications and Advocacy Associate, the intern will support particularly communication, advocacy and knowledge management aspects of UNU-FLORES.

Assignments may include:

• Support translation of UNU-FLORES information materials into German or other languages;
• Provide logistical support to upcoming events;
• Research topics of interest to UNU-FLORES in the field of environmental resource management;
• Support the development of contact databases with national and international media;
• Support the development of other databases;
• Support the development of UNU-FLORES website and social media channels;
• Support the development of the institutional online knowledge base;
• Support the archiving of publications;
• Take minutes, prepare presentations/materials, and support the organization of workshops or meetings; and
• Support as tasks as assigned by the Communications and Advocacy Associate.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications Sciences, Journalism, or related fields;
• First experience in dealing with the media and the public;
• Strong interest in the work of the United Nations University, development and environmental resource management;
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); proficiency in database development or content management systems are an asset.
• Proficiency in English is required. A good command of German would be highly desirable. Knowledge of additional UN languages is an asset.

Competencies:

• Results-oriented;
• Quality Orientation;
• Creativity;
• Team Work;
• Ability to work within agreed timelines.

Important Information:

Please note that interns are not financially remunerated; selected candidates have the responsibility of arranging their own travel and accommodation and living by themselves.

UNU-FLORES accepts no responsibility for the medical and life insurance of the intern or costs arising from accidents and illness incurred during an internship. Interns will be requested to show proof of insurance when commencing his/her internship.

The purpose of the Internship Programme is not to lead to further employment with UNU-FLORES but to complement an intern’s studies. Therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship.

Duration:

The successful candidate shall be based at UNU-FLORES in Dresden, Germany on a full time basis (40 hours per week) for a period of 3-6 months. Successful candidate may also be accepted to conduct the internship on a part time basis (20 hours per week) for a period of 6 months.

Starting Date: As soon as possible

How to apply:

Application Procedure:

Please find the relevant information and the application form on http://flores.unu.edu/internship/.

Applicants interested in applying an internship at UNU-FLORES should send their complete Internship Application Form as well as their CV in English and cover letter to Flores_Internship@unu.edu.

Workforce diversity is essential to UNU. Suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds including minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Applications from suitably qualified women candidates from developing countries are particularly encouraged. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Unsuccessful applications will not be acknowledged nor returned.

If you have any questions concerning the application procedure, please contact us flores@unu.edu .

Project Operations and Dissemination Lead

Position title: Project Operations and Dissemination Lead
Hiring Institution: Global Green Growth Institute
Location: GGGI, London Office
Assignment: 1 year
Closing date: Upon selection of successful candidate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Background:

GGGI is supporting the Governments of Ethiopia, Peru, Jordan and Thailand in a cross-cutting Green Growth Planning Program. Specifically GGGI is supporting:

• Ethiopia: Implementation plans for the Green Economy and Climate Resilient growth strategy, and designing and scoping a Sector Reduction Mechanism
• Peru: Formulation of a “green growth” national forest plan and strengthening of institutional capacity for planning and management of the forests
• Thailand: The design, establishment, and operation of a national carbon market, and development of a comprehensive set of green growth policies for six sectors
• Jordan: Development of a national green growth strategy, and capacity building of the country’s public sector institutions to enable the implementation of green growth policies

The projects have been launched over the course of 2013 and into early 2014.

The Project Operations and Dissemination Lead will work closely with the Project Director to support implementation across projects, disseminate project outcomes, and provide regular reports on progress to donors and other stakeholders.

Principal duties

• Lead coordination across the country programs to ensure alignment and communication throughout the project. Draw lessons across projects and create a common platform for highlighting project outcomes.
• Organize workshops/events that showcase the project, including annual GGGI events (like the GGGS), regular workshops/events, and large green growth and climate related conferences (like the Conference of the Parties). This would include the preparation of background materials, meeting minutes and other content as required.
• A specific focus on supporting the four partner countries in exchanging lessons learned and participating jointly in knowledge-sharing workshops and dissemination events.
• Support sharing of lessons to other GGGI programs, and to broader practitioner groups (e.g. the LEDS Global Partnership)
• Ensure GGGI’s website is up to date will all relevant project information, and that project information is adequately disseminated via other relevant on-line platforms.
• Support project monitoring and evaluation to ensure project outputs are produced at a high level of quality. As appropriate, support the scoping of future phases of these projects.
• Responsibility for reporting on the progress of the projects as well as ensuring that the founder is given sight of all upcoming media engagements
• Coordination of content and financial reporting, including summaries of key findings, news updates, and event announcements.
• Manage the day-to-day relationships, respond to inquiries and help support founder's own dissemination efforts
This role will be at the frontier of developing GGGI’s operating model in which the effectiveness of specific country-level projects is amplified through best-practice impact evaluation and knowledge dissemination designed to maximize the replicability of success.

QUALIFICATIONS

The role requires a mix of expertise including both fluency in development project work and an understanding of communications and knowledge dissemination. Specific qualifications include:

• Exemplary and relevant academic credentials, most likely educated to Master level
• At least 4 years of experience in project management and communications at a highly-regarded private sector company (consulting or industry), international organisation, government or not-for profit organisation.
• Working experience in areas directly relevant such as climate change, and sustainable development.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, alongside strong synthesis and strategic thinking skills. Experience working successfully across multiple teams of diverse backgrounds.
• Outstanding stakeholder engagement, client relationship, and consensus building skills.
• Fluent English required, Spanish, Thai or Arabic a plus.

The position may provide the opportunity for occasional international travel, as key stakeholders will be located across various partner countries. The role presents a chance to work with talented, dynamic and driven individuals on ground-breaking projects related to economic development and sustainability.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to evelyn.cermeno@gggi.org

Intern/Trainee

The Decentralized Cooperation Programme (DCP) of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is now accepting applications from qualified applicants interested in working for a minimum of three months on a full-time unpaid basis at UNITAR headquarters in Geneva.

The intern/trainee will assist in developing communication and marketing tools for CIFAL Centres.

Individual work plans will be designed in accordance with specific terms of reference, which also highlight learning objectives as the internship/traineeship is intended to allow trainees/interns to develop specific skills and competences.

Tasks assigned to the intern may include the following:
• Developing visual/marketing materials
• Designing and developing an online library/repository for CIFAL Centres to access training materials and resources
• Designing newsletter templates

Read more about the responsibilities and requirements in the attached document.

Deadline for application: 31 January 2014
Indicative starting date: 17 February 2014 (or earlier)

How to apply:

Apply now! Send your CV and motivation letter to evelyn.avalos@unitar.org indicating “Internship” in your subject line.

JUNIOR RESEARCHER

Background

The relevance of UNDP hinges on its ability to work as a credible, trusted and effective partner. How UNDP positions itself to influence the key actors and leverage itself in the emerging new multilateral development architecture will determine the organization’s future relevance and role.   Under the overall objective to work with partner countries and help leverage the effective use of resources for greater development impact, UNDP aims to achieve and sustain a more adequate, stable and predictable level of resources that: (1) Ensures that corporate priorities are fully implemented; (2) Underpins the strategic relevance of UNDP for partner governments; and (3) Enables the organization to respond to emerging needs globally and at the country level in a strategic, innovative and forward looking manner. The Bureau of External Relations and Advocacy (BERA) is responsible for UNDP’s external relations, advocacy and communications functions. The Bureau leads and supports the organization in cultivating, building and nurturing strategic relationships and alliances that are essential for advancing and successfully achieving the mission of UNDP.   Within the overall strategy of BERA, the Resources Partnerships Cluster builds and leads UNDP’s relations with existing donors as well as new strategic partner governments and ensures an integrated, networked and coordinated approach to partnerships across the organization in support of UNDP’s development mandate to empower lives and build resilient nations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of work Under the overall guidance and direction of the Director of the Resources Partnerships Cluster (RPC), the Individual Contractor will perform the following primary tasks during the assignment period: Support team to mobilize core and non-core resources, ensure effective internal and external donor relations and partnership development; Support the management of donor trust funds; Support with data collection on development cooperation priorities of traditional and emerging donors; Research of traditional and non-traditional donors’ funding trends, aid policies, practices and budget allocations including contributions to multilaterals; Support with the development of policy notes and other material in relation to corporate priorities, assessments, relevant for effective donor relations; Maintain and update UNDP’s New Strategic Partners knowledge bank and support advancing this agenda internally within the organization. Expected Outputs and Deliverables: Partner specific research conducted to feed into policy background papers and other briefing notes; Donor due diligence information and guidance material developed and disseminated; New Strategic Partners knowledge bank is maintained and updated; Trust fund managed in an effective and timely manner; Thematic/donor specific data gathered and disseminated; Communication material produced. Institutional Arrangements UNDP/BERA/RPC will host the Contractor, monitor daily progress and assess progress against deliverables. The Contractor will engage with BERA/RPC staff on a regular basis, and meet with senior managers and key line staff, as required. The RPC Director (or delegated staff member) to whom the Contractor is accountable will hold inception, mid-term and conclusion meetings to assess the quality of the deliverables.    Duration of the Work The Contractor will work over an uninterrupted period of six months in New York, subject to a possible six month extension. The contract commences in February, 2014 and will be concluded in July 2014, at which time all deliverables will have been produced.    Duty Station UNDP/HQ/New York   Scope of Price Proposal and Schedule of Payments All proposals must be expressed indicating: An all-inclusive Daily fee. All-inclusive implies that all costs (professional fees, travel costs, living allowances, communications) that are incurred by the Contractor are factored into the final amount submitted in the proposal. Presentation of Offer Duly accomplished Letter of Confirmation of Interest and Availability. Personal CV or P11, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the consultant and at least three (3) professional references.   Brief description of why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a methodology, if applicable, on how they will approach and complete the assignment.   Financial Proposal that indicates an all-inclusive Daily fee. All-inclusive implies that all costs (professional fees, travel costs, living allowances, communications) that are incurred by the Contractor are factored into the final amount submitted in the proposal.     Criteria for Selection of the Best Offer Combined Scoring method – where the qualifications and methodology will be weighed a maxim of 60%, and combined with the price offer which will be weighed a maximum of 40%.   Evaluation The Individual Consultant will be evaluated based on the following methodology:   Cumulative analysis   Technical criteria, weight: 60%   Criteria A: Strong research and analytical skills (Weight 15%) – Max. 15 points Criteria B: Strong English language skills (oral and written) (Weight 15%) – Max. 15 points Criteria C: Experience in working/interning on donor relations issues within the UN system (Weight 10%) – Max. 10 points Criteria D: Knowledge of trust fund management (Weight 10%) – Max. 10 Demonstrated networking and interpersonal skills (Weight 10%) – Max. 10 points   Financial: 40%, weight 60%

Competencies

Functional Competencies: Strong research and analytical skills; Excellent organizational, general administration, time management skills; Some understanding of global development issues; Networking capability and good interpersonal skills; Strong computer skills and ability to produce information visually; Ability for problem-solving, multi-tasking, meet deadlines and work under pressure; Ability to work as part of a team in a constantly evolving work environment.

Required Skills and Experience

Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent. Experience: One to two years of experience in development, international relations, social science, fundraising, communications or related field; Experience of work/internship in the UN system will be an asset. Language: Strong English language skills (oral and written); Working knowledge of Korean is desirable. Annex: P11 - Personal History Form

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