Research Analyst

Job Title: Research Analyst

Organization: UNDP

Job Identification: 12908

Location: New York, United States

Apply Before: 08/26/2023, 06:59 AM

Job Schedule: Full time

Grade: P2

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term

Practice Area: Inclusive Growth

Bureau: Human Development Report Office

Contract Duration: 2 Year with Possibility for extension

Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree - 3 year(s) experience

Required Languages: English

Desired Languages: Other UN languages

Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Mobility required/no mobility: mobility required

Job Description

Background 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. 

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
The Human Development Report Office (HDRO) is a multi-disciplinary unit located in the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in New York. The mission of the HDRO is to advance human development through the expansion of opportunities, choice, and freedom. The Office works towards this goal by conducting original analysis and research, commissioning top quality background research, and advocating practical policy changes. It works with others to achieve change through writing and research, data analysis and presentation, support to national and regional analysis as well as outreach and advocacy work.

One of its best-known outputs is the global Human Development Report (HDR), first launched in 1990. These independent Reports are intended to challenge policies and approaches that constrain human development, promote innovative concepts, and advocate practical policy changes. In each Report a different development theme is examined in depth using available data and new analyses relevant to the chosen topic resulting in both an assessment of status as well as a series of policy recommendations for the future. In addition, a set of human development indices are updated and published in the Report.

The latest series of HDRs include the 2019 report on inequalities, the 2020 report on the dangers of the Anthropocene, and the 2021-22 report on human development in uncertain, unsettled, times. Together they shine a light on policy blind spots and show how the world is now faced with the challenge of re-defining development, amidst great uncertainty. Building on these findings, HDRO is advancing a future-forward research agenda to identify new approaches and interpretations can inform global policy, advance human development, and help achieve the 2030 Agenda, as well as prepare for a post-SDG world.

Position Purpose

Within the overall vision and the structure of HDRO, the Research Analyst, under the overall guidance by the HDRO Director and direct supervision by the Research & Strategic Partnerships Advisor, will provide analytical, substantive and research contributions to the work of the Lead Author of the HDRs. Such contributions would encompass contributions to the intellectual thinking of human development issues and paradigm; to the substantive work of the HDRs; to the work on human development measurements; and to the overall work of HDRO.  

Summary of key functions:

1. Research and intellectual work on human development issues (30%)
2. Contributions to writings of the HDRs and other publications of the Human Development Report Office (35%)
3. Work on the human development measurements (20%)
4. Contributions to the overall work of HDRO (15%) 

Duties and Responsibilities
Research and Analysis work on human development issues (30%):

• Undertake research, under the supervision of the Research and Strategic Partnership Advisor, on conceptual and methodological areas of human development.
• Review of background research, communication with background paper researchers and other area experts.
• Contribute to compilation of databases and graphs for indicators related to human development.
• With the guidance of the Research and Strategic Partnership Advisor, support him/her to develop papers suitable for submission to professional conferences and academic journals.

Contributions to the writings of the HDRs and other publications of the Human Development Report Office (35%):

• Provide support to the ideas of the Lead Author and Research and Strategic Partnership Advisor on formulating the theme and structure of the HDR and other publications, participating in brainstorm meetings and in-house discussions on various aspects of report development.
• Provide comprehensive literature reviews and data analysis, draft research notes, research sections, country and case studies to inform HDRO publications.
• Contribute to conceptual and practical organization of workshops and meetings designed to inform the development process of the HDR and other publications.
• Provide support to the finalization of the report, via fact-checking and interaction with editing and production teams.
• Assist in the global launch of the HDR, as requested.

Work on the human development measurements (20%):

• Provide substantive support to the Lead Author and Research and Strategic Partnership Advisor in areas of work on human development measurements and data
• Prepare materials for the launch of the global Report and other HDRO activities, including country fact sheets and briefing materials especially related to statistics and analysis

Contributions to the overall work of HDRO (15%):

• Prepare briefs, notes and background documents for the Lead Author
• Contribute to the preparation of communications materials.
  Provide substantive support to the Lead Author for the presentation in the pre and post- launch activities
• Work on other assignments as and when requested by the HDRO management
• Use of Official time for self-learning

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: Staff will oversee the work and deliverables of staff, IPSAs, as required by the organizational structure. 

Competencies
Core:

Achieve Results:

• Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline

Think Innovatively:

• Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking

Learn Continuously:

• Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback

Adapt with Agility:

• Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible

Act with Determination:

• Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously

Engage and Partner:

• Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships

Enable Diversity and Inclusion:

• Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical:

Business Development - Knowledge generation:

• Ability to research and turn information into useful knowledge, relevant for content, or responsive to a stated need

Business Development - Human-Centered design:

• Ability to develop solutions to problems by involving the human perspective in all steps of the problem-solving process

Business Management - Communications:

• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and unambiguous manner both through written and verbal communication; to tailor messages and choose communication methods depending on the audience

Business Management - Working with Evidence and Data:

• Ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data with the goal of discovering useful information, informing conclusions and supporting decision-making

2030 Agenda: Prosperity   Inclusive Growth:

• Poverty and Human Development

2030 Agenda: Prosperity   Inclusive Growth:

• Multidimensional Poverty and Human Development

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master's degree or equivalent in a social science with a focus on social, economic, or political aspects of development.

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in areas of research.
• Have a good grasp of substantive and policy issues related to the study of social and economic development, and of the human development knowledge and the human security concept and capabilities approach.
• Familiarity with the process of producing a leading global development report within an international organization is highly desirable

Language:

• Excellent written and spoken English skills are required for this position (ideally with experience in preparing written briefs, papers, and reports, and communicating their findings)
• Knowledge of another UN language is desirable 

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.

Disclaimer 

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)  

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.  

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.

Applicant information about UNDP rosters

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

Non-discrimination 

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.   

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

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Asset Management Associate

Job Title: Asset Management Associate

Organization: UNDP

Job Identification: 12623

Location: New York, United States

Apply Before: 08/17/2023, 06:59 AM

Job Schedule: Full time

Grade: G7

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term

Practice Area: Management

Bureau: Bureau for Management Services

Contract Duration: 2 Year with Possibility for extension

Education & Work Experience: Bachelor's Degree - 4 year(s) experience OR High School certificate- 7 year(s) experience

Required Languages: English

Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Mobility required/no mobility: no mobility required

Job Description

Background 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories. 

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 

The General Operations Team is responsible for premises, facilities, asset management, travel management and BMS Operations.  Within the General Operations, the Assets team provides cost-effective and timely services to Country Offices, Regional Bureaus and Headquarter Units in the areas of premises management, Property Plant and Equipment (fixed asset) management, Insurance and credit card support. 

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Asset Manager of the Premises, Facilities and Assets Unit /OSO/BMS, the Asset Management Associate is responsible for supporting the IPSAS business process results in the accounting for the procurement, utilization and disposal of the assets at Headquarters and Country Offices. The Assets Management Associate supports the overall management and control of expensed and capitalized UNDP fixed assets through monitoring and oversight to ensure high quality and accuracy of PP&E records. The Assets Management Associate provides administrative support to CO and HQ Unit credit card holders. The Assets Management Associate provides financial and budget management services and utilization of financial resources to GO in addition to assisting with insurance policy renewals. The Assets Management Associate promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.  

Duties and Responsibilities 

His/her functions will fall into three broad categories:

• Implements operational strategies
• Supports the Fixed Asset Oversight 
• Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing 

Implements operational strategies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Review assets in the Asset Module to ensure that all fields are complete and monitor the asset dashboard. Follow up with offices to ensure correction actions are taken on a timely basis to update the information as required.
• Ensuring that all the requisite asset management information is captured in Asset Module.
• Review Asset Module and asset related expense accounts to ensure "Capitalization" of appropriate items in accordance with UNDP policies.
• Ensuring proper "expensing" of asset items, in accordance with UNDP's policies and procedures and in compliance with IPSAS.
• Assists in review of GSSC processed asset transactions to ensure that they are processed in line with IPSAS policies and accounting rules and regulations.
• Identification of problem areas in the Asset Module related to input and conversion of data entered into the system and ensures that corrective actions taken to ensure reliability of retrieved from the system. 
• Monitors financial exception reports for unusual activities, transactions; and investigates anomalies or unusual transactions. Informs supervisors and other UNDP staff at Headquarters of the results of the investigation when satisfactory answers are not obtained.
• Implement regular reconciliation of the asset register to general ledger balances.
• Ensuring annual management reviews of all assets for impairment.
• Assist with the compilation of PP&E information for auditors.
• Provides administrative support to credit card holders including restriction lifting requests, delinquent report analysis and fraud alerts.
• Administration and implementation of financial and budgetary operations in compliance with UNDP regulations and rules, policies, procedures and Internal Control Framework including monitoring and reporting budget resources and expenditures, preparing GLJE’s, allocating ASL resources to Regional Hubs and making timely vendor payments.
• Assisting with the renewal of HQ and CO insurance policies for buildings, vehicles and air travel.
• Perform other necessary duties as requested by the supervisor.

Supports the Fixed Asset Oversight management for UNDP as a whole, focusing on achievement of the following results: 

• Ensuring bi-annual management checks of all UNDP assets for existence, continuing use, remaining life and obsolescence through the review of the bi-annual assets certification documents.
• Ensure that offices sign off on the certification documents.
• Follow up with offices to ensure timely processing of reconciling differences identified during the certification exercise and from the review of Asset Module and assets related expense accounts.
• Oversight of HQ disposal of assets and accuracy of fixed assets data.
• Implementation of regular reviews of useful lives.
• Review, verification, and reconciliation of a variety of PP&E data and reports ensuring accuracy of information and conformance with administrative rules and regulations.
• Review asset upload journals to ensure all applicable assets were accurately recorded in Asset Module.
• Coordinate with ITM upload of assets and run of depreciation and resolve upload issues, if any.
• On a regular basis review the calculation of depreciation charges and generated accounting entries.
• Consolidation and preparation of PP&E summary statements for inclusion in the financial statements.
• Perform other necessary duties as requested by the supervisor.

Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in UNDP, focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Briefing and training of UNDP staff members on issues relating to policy.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.
• Shares updated policies and procedures on Asset, Insurance and Credit Cards with clients. 

Competencies

Core Competencies - UNDP Core Competencies can be found here

• Achieve Results - LEVEL 2: Scale up solutions and simplifies processes, balances speed and accuracy in doing work 
• Think Innovatively - LEVEL 2: Offer new ideas/open to new approaches, demonstrate systemic/integrated thinking 
• Learn Continuously - LEVEL 2: Go outside comfort zone, learn from others and support their learning 
• Adapt with Agility - LEVEL 2: Adapt processes/approaches to new situations, involve others in change process 
• Act with Determination - LEVEL 2: Able to persevere and deal with multiple sources of pressure simultaneously 
• Engage and Partner - LEVEL 2: Is facilitator/integrator, bring people together, build/maintain coalitions/partnerships 
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion - LEVEL 2: Facilitate conversations to bridge differences, considers in decision making  

People Management Competencies - UNDP People Management Competencies can be found here. 

Cross-Functional and Technical Competencies

General (across the functions) -

• Public relations: Ability to build and maintain an overall positive public image for the organisation, its mandate and its brand, while ensuring that individual campaigns and other communications and advocacy initiatives are supported in reaching the public

Accounting  

• Regulations and Policies: Knowledge of accounting concepts, principles, regulations, and policies and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations.
• Audit and Analysis: Ability to examine and verify accounts and records. Ability to evaluate financial data, derive relevant findings and present them in a meaningful manner. 

Analysis - 

• Data Analysis and Visualization: Ability to evaluate, transform and model data to derive relevant findings- undertake & provide analysis of data to assess Org performance and or global trends. 

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Secondary Education with specialized certification in Accounting and/or Finance. University Degree in Accounting or Finance desirable. 
• Part-qualified accountants from an internationally accredited institute of accountancy will have a distinct advantage.
• Long-listed candidates will be required to undergo the UNDP Accountancy & Finance Test.

Experience:

• 7 years with Secondary Education or 4 years with University Degree, of relevant experience in accounting and/or financial management, preferably in an international setting and utilizing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system that integrates all data and processes of an organization into a unified system.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).
• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
• Experience in handling of web-based management systems and ERP financials, preferably PeopleSoft.
• Knowledge of IPSAS and/or IFRS required.

Languages:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. 

Please note that continuance of appointment beyond the initial 12 months is contingent upon the successful completion of a probationary period.
 

Disclaimer 

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)  

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.  

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. 

Applicant information about UNDP rosters 

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. 

Non-discrimination 

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.   

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status. 

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The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.

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MEL Associate

Job Title: MEL Associate

Organization: UNDP

Job Identification: 12192

Location: New York, United States

Apply Before: 08/02/2023, 06:59 AM

Job Schedule: Full time

Grade: IPSA-8

Vacancy Type: International Personnel Service Agreement

Practice Area: Innovation

Bureau: HQ

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Education & Work Experience: Master's Degree

Required Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required

Desired Languages: Working knowledge of other UN languages would be an asset.

Vacancy Timeline: 2 Weeks

Job Description

Background

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP:  we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a ‘leave no one behind’ approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and inspiring stories.
UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 

Countries around the world are facing increasingly complex and multifaceted development challenges, ranging from climate change and circular economy transitions to the coronavirus pandemic and the future of work. To help UNDP evolve and improve the relevance of its offers and support to governments and communities, UNDP’s Strategic Innovation Unit (SIU) is, through an Innovation Facility (IF), investing in efforts that seek to enable the organization to support partners in their “great transformations”. The efforts seek to help UNDP and partners rethink complex development issues, design dynamic adaptive portfolios to engage with these, and in this process developed new systems capabilities.

Through this work we have learned that using systems and portfolio approaches to tackle complex development challenges requires very different ways of doing monitoring, evaluation, and results measurement. This has led to the establishment of an M&E Sandbox.1 The Sandbox was originally intended as an internal space for experimentation to support monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) innovations in UNDP, but due to great interest from external partners the Sandbox have become a global space for reinventing MEL. The Sandbox has members from over 100 different organizations, ranging from governments, bilateral aid agencies, and philanthropies to civil society organizations, private sector companies and research institutions. Geographically, Sandbox members come from all over Africa, Europe, Asia and the Americas. The Sandbox has attracted interest and investment from donors, including a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Duties and Responsibilities

Overall objective of the assignment

Under the guidance of the Systems Transformation and MEL (ST-MEL) Specialist, and with a dotted reporting line to the SIU’s Portfolio Specialist, the primary function of the incumbent is to help nurture and manage a broad community of actors interested in rethinking MEL, support building an evidence base of ‘next practice’ MEL, and provide support to country offices as well as other stakeholders on the implementation of new MEL frameworks, methods and practices.

Duties and responsibilities

Identify and connect with latest MEL practices

• Scan for and identify innovations and other promising and useful practices and frameworks for systems and portfolio MEL with a focus on emerging practices underpinned by portfolio principles
• Conduct and/or support literature reviews and case studies on innovative MEL frameworks, methods and practices in collaboration with external partners, consultants and country office colleagues

Community nurturing

• Support the ST-MEL Specialist in identifying and engaging with leading innovation agencies, think tanks, funders, and experts that work on MEL frameworks and capabilities around systems and portfolios
• Help nurture, curate, and maintain the emerging community of actors interested in rethinking MEL under the M&E Sandbox
• Support conceptualization and delivery of systems and portfolio MEL related webinars, other events, case studies and pilots

Piloting and support to country offices and other stakeholders

• Support development and piloting of new MEL frameworks, methods, tools and practices, including as part of portfolio design and implementation efforts.
• Assist in provision of support to partners, COs and other business units in developing MEL frameworks, practices and capabilities that are aligned with complexity and systems approaches and that enable a project to portfolio shift.
• Support the corporate development of portfolio MEL frameworks, including help maintain the relationship with UNDP’s Independent Evaluation Office and the Effectiveness Group.

SIU MEL

• Ensure maintenance, implementation (incl. data collection and analysis), and iteration of the SIU’s own MEL framework and practices. This includes regular data collection and analysis.
• Liaise with Innovation Facility Management Associate on donor and corporate reporting (including annual report), quality assurance, and other project accountability activities.

Learning and dissemination

• Ensure continuous capture of learning from the above activities and ensure iteration and adaptation of MEL frameworks, methods, tools and, practices based on learning
• Plan and implement – with support from wider SIU team – regular learning activities such as 6-monthly sensemaking, peer to peer sessions among country offices and other teams, as well as webinars and deep dives with external partners around M&E and the portfolio practice
• Ensure that insights and learning from MEL activities prompts the SIU to learn and adapt. This includes generating learning nuggets for the SIU’s Unstuck website and authoring learning products such as blogs, policy briefs and guidance notes

Institutional Arrangement

The position will report to the Systems Transformation and MEL (ST-MEL) Specialist, Strategic Innovation Unit, the Bureau of Policy and Programme Support. The role will be based in New York.
Competencies

Core Competencies

• Achieve Results: LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality
• work by deadline
• Think Innovatively: LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements
• Learn Continuously: LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for
• Feedback
• Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
• Act with Determination: LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
• Engage and Partner: LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
• Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

People Management (Insert below standard sentence if the position has direct reports.)

• UNDP People Management Competencies can be found in the dedicated site.

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies

Technical Competencies:

• Existing experience working in the field of international development, monitoring, evaluation, and learning;
• Prior knowledge of established and emerging methods and approaches for MEL and adaptive management;
• Prior project management experience, including a ability to plan, organize, and manage a range of activities, resources, and dialogues;
• Strong communication and writing skills. Including a demonstrated ability to write to publication standard (guidance, blog posts and reports) in a succinct and engaging way
• Prior experience with the planning, management and facilitation of events (e.g. webinars, workshops, reflection sessions)
• Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as in a tea
• A curious, creative, and open mindset

Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section

• Extensive networks among individuals, groups and organizations working with innovative / agile forms of M&E and impact measurement is desirable;
• Experience engaging with a wide range of stakeholders across thematic and geographical areas and managing/supporting communities of practice is desirable;
• Experience working in low- and middle-income countries and fragile states is desirable;
• Prior experience working in UNDP or another UN Agency is desirable.

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in social sciences, international relations, economics or related field is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years of professional working experience in relevant fields related to international development;
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in the fields of MEL Experience with project management, MEL in the context of complexity an portfolios, and strategic innovation and systems change is an advantage

Language:

• Fluency in written and spoken English is required;
• Working knowledge of other UN languages would be an asset.

Required skills

Corporate:

• Demonstrates commitment to the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the mission, vision and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Treats all people fairly and with impartiality.

Technical:

• Existing experience working in the field of international development, monitoring, evaluation, and learning;
• Prior knowledge of established and emerging methods and approaches for MEL and adaptive management;
• Prior project management experience, including a ability to plan, organize, and manage a range of activities, resources, and dialogues;
• Strong communication and writing skills. Including a demonstrated ability to write to publication standard (guidance, blog posts and reports) in a succinct and engaging way
• Prior experience with the planning, management and facilitation of events (e.g. webinars, workshops, reflection sessions)
• Self-starter and ability to work independently as well as in a team
• A curious, creative, and open mindset

The following documents shall be required from the applicants:

• Personal CV or P11, indicating all past positions held and their main underlying functions, their durations (month/year), the qualifications, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number) of the Candidate, and at least three (3) the most recent professional references of previous supervisors. References may also include peers.
• A cover letter (maximum length: 1 page) indicating why the candidate considers him-/herself to be suitable for the position.
• Managers may ask (ad hoc) for any other materials relevant to pre-assessing the relevance of their experience, such as reports, presentations, publications, campaigns or other materials.

Disclaimer 

Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)  

Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.  

UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications. 

Applicant information about UNDP rosters 

Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements. 

Non-discrimination 

UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.   

UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.  

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Internship (Safeguarding)

Internship (Safeguarding)

Organization: UNICEF, Education Cannot Wait (ECW)

Job no: 564043
Contract type: Internship
Duty Station: New York
Level: Internship
Location: United States
Categories: Child Protection, Administration, Financial Management, Research, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. 

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. 

And we never give up. 

For every child, Education.

How can you make a difference? 

PURPOSE OF THE INTERNSHIP

Under the overall guidance of the Director of ECW and the direct supervision of the Chief, Strategy, Planning and Accountability (who leads ECW’s Strategy, Planning and Accountability Team), the intern will provide technical and operational assistance to various processes while learning about organisational processes to support the implementation of the ECW work plan. The focus of the internship will be on implementation of 2023-2024 safeguarding deliverables, which will contribute to strengthened safeguarding practice in the areas of both child safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA).

MAIN DUTIES

The intern will work primarily with ECW’s Senior Safeguarding Specialist across the ECW investment portfolio on a range of deliverables, including:

• initiating PSEA capacity assessments of ECW partners, reviewing partner safeguarding
self-assessments, contributing to the development of PSEA action plans and monitoring implementation.
• maintaining ECW’s grantee safeguarding capacity assessment database.
• developing safeguarding templates, tools and guidance for staff and grantees;
• contributing to the development of capacity-strengthening activities; and
• monitoring safeguarding risk trends and contributing to ExCom risk reports

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have… 

Have an academic background in any of the following:

•  
• Education, Social Work, Psychology, Law
• International development/human rights/humanitarian affairs
• Liberal Arts or Sociology, particularly with a focus on women’s and gender studies

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergencies is considered an asset. 
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by university records.
• Fluency in English. Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is plus. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian) or a local language is an asset.
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office or in the ECW Secretariat.
• Are not disqualified under the UNICEF Child Safeguarding Personnel Standards (DHR/STANDARDS/2019/001), or as amended.

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

Due to the COVID pandemic we expect remote online work to be the standard. Office space may be available in New York and Geneva based on discussion. Applicants who are in the USA or Switzerland at the time of application (for the US with a valid OPT/CPT if international student) are personally responsible for arranging any visa or immigration requirements, covering the entire period of their internship.

The internship is full-time (35 hrs) and working hours are flexible and set-up in mutual discussion with the supervisor considering existing study commitments. Interns will be associated with the ECW Secretariat Finance and Operations section under which Grants Management team sits. Interns may take up to 2.5 days per month off work for any reason, including for medical reasons. The stipend will be reduced for any absence beyond this quota.

Expected starting date mid-October 2023 for 6 months (26 weeks). An internship may be terminated by either party, with a notice period of at least two weeks.

The monthly amount of internship stipend is the amount that is lower of the following two amounts:
USD 1,700 per month in the following offices: New York, Geneva, and Copenhagen; or 70% of the monthly salary of the GS level 3 step 1 in all other the duty stations.

ECW follows UNICEF’s rules and regulations in human resources management. Applicants are encouraged to read the FAQs on the UNICEF Internship program – which apply also to ECW – available at these links:

INTERNSHIPS-Start your career with UNICEF

https://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_faq.html

https://unicef.sharepoint.com/sites/DHR/SitePages/Internship-Programme.aspx

For every Child, you demonstrate... 

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter:https://uni.cf/UNICEFValues

UNICEF competencies required for this post are...
(1) Builds and maintains partnerships(2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness(3)Drive to achieve results for impact(4)Innovates and embraces change(5) Manages ambiguity and complexity(6)Thinks and acts strategically(7)Works collaboratively with others.

During the recruitment process, we test candidates following the competency framework. Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels: competency framework here.

UNICEF is here to serve the world’s most disadvantaged children and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, or any other personal characteristic.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 

Remarks:  

UNICEF’s active commitment towards diversity and inclusion is critical to deliver the best results for children. For this internship, eligible and suitable candidates from all national, religious, and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

UNICEF internships may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid). UNICEF reserves the right to withdraw an offer of internship, without compensation, if a visa or necessary inoculation requirements are not met, within a reasonable period for any reason.

Advertised: 18 Jul 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Deadline: 14 Aug 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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Senior Epidemiologist & Capacity Building Advisor

Location:    Washington, DC, USA

Job Code:   696

# of Openings:  1

                      

Description

Company Profile: Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change

Project Background: With funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Health Policy Project provides technical assistance to the Global Fund (GF) and the (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) PEPFAR HIV GF Technical Assistance Working Group (TWG) to strengthen data analysis and support strategic planning focusing on improved data collection to discern geographic areas where the epidemics are concentrated and the disease burden of HIV is greatest. The goal of this effort is to build capacity of countries to assess, analyze, and use data for high-impact program planning and develop better strategies to address the HIV disease burden particularly as the epidemic evolves.

Position Description: The Senior Epidemiologist and Capacity Building Advisor will provide technical expertise to the project manager and broader project team.   With minimal guidance from external subject matter experts, this individual will lead the project’s methodology for and analysis of data to ascertain existence and location of epidemic hot spots in ten priority countries.  Expertise in working with geographic information systems (GIS), demographic health surveys (DHS), antenatal clinic (ANC), and other relevant and readily available HIV data is requirement.  This work also requires innovation, often with very little guidance. There is an organizational reliance on the knowledge, initiative and experience of the Senior Epidemiologist and Capacity Building Advisor. Work is very technical in nature and knowledge is specialized.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertise in applied epidemiology and biostatistics;
• Experience analyzing GIS, DHS, ANC, and other relevant and readily available HIV data;
• Contributes knowledge in GIS-based spatial analysis for HIV hotspot mapping;
• Leads development of technical reports and other forms of communication about HIV hotspot mapping including scientific papers, mapping reports, internal and external liaison, seminars, conferences and displays;
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on  data analysis and building capacity of decisionmakers to use data;
• Ensures ethical work practices to preserve the professional integrity of the workplace.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of experience in applied epidemiology, biostatistics,  and quantitative analysis;
• Experience building capacity in data demand and information use (DDIU), data analyses, epidemiology, and biostatistics;
• Verbal skills are required to communicate technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise as referenced above;
• Ability to synthesize information and utilize communication approaches to disseminate that information.
• Strong writing skills are required to develop and articulate strategic plan for ongoing data collection and to present ideas to various audiences;
• Strong understanding of public health and international development, with focus on HIV and AIDS;
• Understanding of emerging / new technologies and potential application; and
• Fluency in written and spoken English. 

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Spatial Epidemiologist & Capacity Building Advisor

Location:    Washington, DC, USA

Job Code:   697

# of Openings:  1

                      

Description

Company Profile: Futures Group, the global consulting firm, helps to protect and promote people’s well-being around the world. For 40 years, Futures Group has created lasting solutions to some of the most pressing public health challenges facing nations. We predict future health and development trends, uncover barriers to well-being, and forge on-the-ground partnerships to ensure lasting change

Project Background: With funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Health Policy Project provides technical assistance to the Global Fund (GF) and the (President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) PEPFAR HIV GF Technical Assistance Working Group (TWG) to strengthen data analysis and support strategic planning focusing on improved data collection to discern geographic areas where the epidemics are concentrated and the disease burden of HIV is greatest. The goal of this effort is to build capacity of countries to assess, analyze, and use data for high-impact program planning and develop better strategies to address the HIV disease burden particularly as the epidemic evolves.

Position Description: The Spatial Epidemiologist and Capacity Building Advisor will provide technical expertise to the project manager and broader project team.   With minimal guidance from external subject matter experts, this individual will construct data sets for ten countries, drawing from numerous data sources including  geographic information systems (GIS), demographic health surveys (DHS), antenatal clinic (ANC), and other relevant and other readily available HIV data.  This work requires innovation, often with very little guidance. There is an organizational reliance on the knowledge, initiative and experience of the Spatial Epidemiologist and Capacity Building Advisor. Work is very technical in nature and knowledge is specialized.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertise in applied epidemiology and biostatistics;
• Experience constructing complicated dataset  and analyzing GIS, DHS, ANC, and other relevant and readily available HIV data;
• Experienced in GIS-based spatial analysis for HIV hotspot mapping;
• Leads development of technical reports and other forms of communication about HIV hotspot mapping including scientific papers, mapping reports, internal and external liaison, seminars, conferences and displays;
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team with a strong focus on  data analysis and building capacity of decision makers to use data;
• Ensures ethical work practices to preserve the professional integrity of the workplace.

Qualifications:

• Minimum ten years of experience in applied epidemiology, biostatistics,  and quantitative analysis;
• Minimum five years of experience in spatial epidemiology and spatial statistics;
• Experience working with GIS software and statistical packages such as ArcInfo 10, Arcview 9.0, ArcGIS 10.0, Stata, SPSS, or SAS;
• Experience with spatial statistics in R, GeoDa, and the ArcGIS Spatial Statistics Toolbox;
• Demonstrated experience with Open source GIS and spatial epidemiology, spatial statistics
• Demonstrated experience creating or working with Spatial Data Repositories;
• Technical understanding of and experience working with Second Admin Level Boundary (SALB)
• Demonstrated experience implementing statistical analysis and data mining of very large data sets to determine geospatial correlations
• Experience building capacity in data demand and information use (DDIU), data analyses, epidemiology, and biostatistics;
• Verbal skills are required to communicate technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise as referenced above;
• Ability to synthesize information and utilize communication approaches to disseminate that information.
• Strong writing skills are required to develop and articulate strategic plan for ongoing data collection and to present ideas to various audiences;
• Strong understanding of public health and international development, with focus on HIV and AIDS;
• Understanding of emerging / new technologies and potential application; and
• Fluency in written and spoken English. 

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Technical Writer

Location:   Washington, DC, USA

Job Code: 707

# of Openings:  1

                    

Description

About Us
Established in 1971, Futures Group develops and delivers innovative, locally relevant, evidence-based solutions to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We assist governmental and non-governmental agencies, foundations, and the private sector by designing, implementing and evaluating programs in HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, population and family planning, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, and gender. Futures Group has deep expertise in policy and advocacy, research and strategic information, health markets and private sector engagement, modeling and economic analysis, patient monitoring and management/HMIS, strategic consulting, and program management.

Position Summary
Futures Group is looking for a technical writer and substantive editor for a USAID-funded project on health policy. The incumbent will translate complex health and technical information into useful formats for a variety of audiences. This work will include original writing, but also includes substantial reworking of existing documents often prepared by non-native English-speakers writers and substantive editing to improve organization, coherence, and clarity of messaging in technical works. The position is based in Washington, DC and reports to the Technical Director for Knowledge Management.

Key Responsibilities
• Provide substantive technical writing for materials on a variety of issues relating to HIV, FP/RH, and maternal health in developing countries; materials include project technical reports, policy briefs, case studies, proposals, web content, and other tools and materials
• Conduct original reporting to generate articles for publication in a variety of formats, as above
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to prepare project success stories, policy briefs, research summaries, and factsheets, including writing and design of promotional materials
• Edit wide range of materials to ensure accuracy, correct grammar, and clarity for intended audiences
• Ensure adherence to project formats, branding, and technical review/sensitive language guidelines
• Manage activities as assigned within the project portfolio and provide writing and editing assistance to other projects within the Center for Policy and Advocacy as time and activities warrant

Qualifications
• Master’s Degree and/or work experience in global health, communication, journalism, international development, or related field; familiarity with FP/RH, HIV, and maternal health issues
• Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills
• Ability to manage high volume of editorial work while ensuring quality and accuracy
• Knowledge of USAID strategies, materials, and branding requirements preferred
• Strong MS Word, PowerPoint, and other computer skills
• Ability to work with a range of audiences and partners across countries and cultures
• Fluency/proficiency in a second language relevant to a developing country context highly desirable

All applications for this position should be submitted online at www.futuresgroup.com via the Careers page. This is a time sensitive position. Application materials must be received by January 20, 2013. Futures Group provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Laboratory Advisor

Job Title: Laboratory Advisor

Location: Arlington, VA

Posting Date: 12/16/2013

Deadline Date: 01/02/2014

Description:

The Partnership for Supply Chain Management (PFSCM) brings together multiple private sector, non-government and faith-based organizations that are among the most trusted names in supply chain management and international public health and development in the world. PFSCM has been recognized internationally for its work to save lives through stronger public health supply chains; the partnership won two supply chain distinction
awards from the European Supply Chain and Logistics Summit in 2010 and was a finalist in the 2012 Supply Chain Innovation Award Competition sponsored by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) and SupplyChainBrain.

PFSCM is implementing the Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) contract for USAID as part of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). With offices in more than 20 countries and over 800 dedicated staff members around the world, SCMS is helping to improve the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS in some of the countries most severely impacted by the pandemic. SCMS procures essential medicines
and supplies at affordable prices; helps strengthen and build cost-effective, reliable, secure and sustainable supply chain systems; and fosters coordination of key stakeholders.

In addition, PFSCM implements other supply chain management projects with other client/donors as appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Laboratory Advisor will support SCMS field offices and Ministries of Health, USG PEPFAR (USAID/CDC/DOD), as well as additional external collaborators to provide technical support to advance SCMS’s efforts in promoting and implementing the ForLAB laboratory quantification tool. Additional responsibilities will include country level forecasting and quantification, supply chain assessments and evaluation, sample referral network, instrument optimization and maintenance support. The Laboratory Advisor will also assist countries in improving national supply chains for the management of laboratory reagents and consumables, to support HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs. These
efforts are aimed at contributing to the overall strengthening of health systems as envisaged in the Global Health Initiative. Activities will focus on assessing the level of existing harmonization efforts and promoting activities to advance the Maputo Declaration of 2008. The Laboratory Advisor may participate in global laboratory technical working group meetings and international conferences to promote international best practices in laboratory
logistics. In working on these tasks, the Laboratory Advisor is guided by the Principal Laboratory Advisor.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Work with the Field Program Support team to develop a results framework with process and outcome indicators for monitoring and evaluating the results of laboratory network system interventions and equipment maintenance strategies.
2. Implement SCMS established laboratory supply chain standards and methodologies in technical assistance to support SCMS systems strengthening efforts at the country level. Key areas of focus will include supporting the establishment of country inventories for existing instrument platform coverage, enhanced tiered laboratory coverage development, rational use based on nationally recognized clinical guidelines, forecasts and supply plans driving cost-effective procurement, as well as adequate instrument maintenance coverage.
3. Support field offices in liaising with local Governments, local USAID/CDC, USAID/Washington, CDC Atlanta, USG, WHO, ASLM, CHAI and SCMS Country teams in promoting Harmonization and Standardization efforts.
4. Participate in the SCMS Laboratory logistics TWG, as well as appropriate external technical collaboration with other partners such as DELIVER, CHAI, SPS, USAID, CDC, WHO, and others.
5. In collaboration with field office staff and the Principal Laboratory Advisor, collect information on innovations and best practices and positive outcomes in lab logistics systems strengthening being implemented at the field level. Contribute significantly to project reporting and publications in the area of lab logistics for internal and external audiences that highlight standards, innovations and best practices implemented in SCMS focus countries.
6. Serves as the lead SCMS point of contact for the ForLAB quantification tool rollout in SCMS supported countries.
7. Provide short-term technical assistance in the areas of Laboratory Commodity Quantification using the ForLAB tool, laboratory supply chain assessments, and evidence based instrument placement `1and sample referral networks.
8. Serve as the lead person responsible for managing and maintaining in-country instrument coverage and vendor performance under SCMS established Asset Management Systems (AMS).
9. Represent SCMS at international meetings and on expert committees as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. A minimum of a Master’s Degree with three or more years, or a Bachelor’s Degree with five or more years in medical or clinical laboratory technology.
2. Minimum of three years experience working in clinical laboratory services, experience with tests, equipment, reagents and techniques required for the diagnosis and monitoring of HIV, TB, and Malaria are essential.
3. Experience with stock management, quantification, procurement or supply chain management tasks related to lab reagents and other consumables or other health commodities required.
4. Experience working in resource constrained countries.
5. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
6. A proven ability to work as part of a team and to be self-managing.
7. Suitable computer skills with spread sheets, word processing, and presentation applications.
8. Available to travel internationally to resource limited countries (up to 40%).

The following qualifications are desirable:

• Experience with national level laboratory organizational structure (laboratorynetwork).
• Current knowledge of existing developments in the field of laboratory supplies and technology.
• Experience with statistic software, (SAS, Epi Info, SPSS, etc.)
• Minimum of one year of experience managing laboratory commodities and instrument maintenance is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and statistical aptitude.
• Working proficiency in French, Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should submit their resumes and cover letters online by 01/02/2014.

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