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Consultants Roster, Geneva
Closing date: 2022-12-31
Open Government Partnership - Program Officer Position at the OGP Support Unit, Washington D.C. or San Francisco
Closing date: 2023-10-09
23 September 2013
This posting is with the Open Government Partnership, a multilateral initiative. RWI is a member of the global steering committee.
About the OGP Support Unit:
The Support Unit supports the Steering Committee to advance the goals of the Open Government Partnership. Recognizing the significant growth of OGP and the relatively small size of our team, we work closely with the Steering Committee to outline clear strategic priorities and cultivate high-impact partnerships to achieve these goals. Each member of the Support Unit team juggles multiple, diverse tasks, ranging from high-level diplomatic outreach to the nuts and bolts of organizing meetings. While being extremely sensitive to the diplomacy required in a multi-stakeholder initiative, the team strives to remain accessible, nimble and innovative, in keeping with the goals of the Partnership. As OGP shifts its strategic focus from recruitment to implementation, we are increasing our capacity to provide direct support to OGP participating countries and to facilitate peer learning across the Partnership.
Positiondescription:
We are looking for a resourceful individual with strong experience and understanding of the governance field, and excellent diplomatic skills, to serve as a Program Officer at the OGP Support Unit. The Program Officer will drive the Support Unit's work on supporting OGP participating countries to develop and implement high quality, relevant and ambitious OGP action plans. The Program Officer should be extremely detail-oriented, patient, and persistent, as this work will require careful review of technical documents and thoughtful follow-up with busy government officials,
Responsibilities:
- Develop orientation materials and design training workshops (in-person and virtual) for OGP participating countries
- Serve as an initial point of contact for governments or civil society organizations requesting resources or referrals to assist on action plan development
- Provide orientation to new countries on the OGP process and requirements
- Review and analyze draft action plans, provide guidance as needed, and coordinate targeted support from experts across the Partnership
- Identify, research and draft case studies of both successes and failures from across the Partnership
- Help develop strategies and broker research partnerships to evaluate the impact of OGP commitments
Requirements:
- Advanced degree or equivalent experience in political science, international affairs or relevant field
- A minimum of 3-5 years working on governance issues, ideally with a focus on transparency, accountability and open government reform
- Excellent communications skills, including writing, public speaking and facilitating meetings
- Experience working with and advising government officials, very politically savvy
- Familiarity with civil society networks and experts working on governance issues across a range of sectors
- Willingness to travel up to 25 percent of the year
- Fluency in Spanish highly desirable
Personal Skill-Sets:
- Ability to thrive in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual setting
- Self-directed and resourceful, but likes working as part of a team; proactive in sharing information to update on both progress and setbacks
- Extremely sound judgment and diplomatic skills, ability to communicate effectively with senior government officials and high-profile civil society leaders
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including relationship building, communication skills, and coaching experience
- Humility and a healthy sense of humor; calm and poised under pressure
- Extremely detail-oriented and precise, but with the ability to step back and see the big picture
- Flexible and creative in the face of obstacles
Details and How to Apply
- Position based in Washington D.C. or San Francisco (legal status to work in the U.S. is strongly preferred)
- Preferred start date is November 2013
- Compensation commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package.
- Please submit a cover letter, current CV and recent writing sample to info@opengovpartnership.org by October 9, 2013.
Questions
Please address any questions to info@opengovpartnership.org.
Additional Information
The Open Government Partnership, a project of Tides Center, is an at-will and equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression) identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.
Human Resources Assistant, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Closing date: 2024-08-13
Deadline for applications:Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 23:50
Reference number:14/GS/HRMS/21
Contract type:Local Recruitment
Duty station:Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Contract level:Fixed Term appointment
Duration:The initial appointment is limited to one year only. Extension of the appointment is subject to extension of the mandate and/or the availability of the funds.
Recruiting Office:Human Resources Managerment
Date issued:Monday, July 14, 2014
Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationships:Under the applicable law, and in accordance with the terms of the Agreement between the United Nations and the Royal Government of Cambodia, the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) has jurisdiction to try senior leaders and those who were most responsible for the crimes and serious violations of Cambodian penal law, international humanitarian law and custom, and international conventions recognized by Cambodia, during the period of the Khmer Rouge regime from 17 April 1975 to 6 January 1979.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES:Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Human Resources Management Section (HRMS), and the direct supervision of the Associate Human Resources Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Recruitment and placement:
- Processes applications for vacancies, including preparing and maintaining case files for candidates, ensuring and monitoring the transfer of files of candidates between offices, arranging for interviews, and entering data on candidates in summary tables.
- Assists in the filling of posts, including initiating and following-up on reference checks and academic verifications, ensuring the completion of the pre-recruitment formalities, calculating salaries and related benefits, and preparing and dispatching offers of appointment and Statement of Emoluments.
- Assists in the evaluation and screening of applications of candidates for secretarial, clerical and related categories positions.
- Maintains vacancy announcement files and tracks status of vacancy announcements.
- Coordinates with Offices and selected candidates on travel arrangements, visa matters and shipment of personal effects.
- Prepares agenda and provides relevant documentation required for recruitment related meetings.
- Prepares personnel actions.
Administration of entitlements:
- Reviews and processes requests for entitlements and claims.
- Assists in the review and processing of data pertaining to conditions of service.
General:
- Provides general office support services; drafts and/or processes a variety of correspondence and other communications.
- Assists in the organization of training courses and workshops, provides logistics and administrative support to trainers.
- Sets up and maintains reference files/records (electronic and paper), including filling.
- Schedules appointments/meetings, monitors deadlines, etc.
- Maintains automated database containing HR related statistics and prepares periodic reports.
- Performs a variety of administrative duties (e.g. leave recording, request for office supplies and equipment, etc.).
- Performs other duties as required.
Competencies:During the interview, candidates will be asked to demonstrate that they possess the following competencies:
Professionalism:
- Knowledge of the human resources policies, procedures and practices and ability to apply them in an organizational setting.
- Demonstrates use of initiative and makes appropriate linkages in work requirements and anticipates next steps.
- Shows pride in work and in achievements;
- demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter;
- is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results;
- is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns;
- shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges;
- remains calm in stressful situations.
- Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.
Teamwork:
- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals;
- solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda
- before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position;
- shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Planning & Organizing:
- Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies;
- identifiespriority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required;
- allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work;
- foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning;
- monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary;
- uses time efficiently.
Client Orientation:
- Considers all those to whom services are provided to be 'clients' and seeks to see things from clients' point of view;
- establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect;
- identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions;
- monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems;
- keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects;
- meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
Qualifications:Education:
- High school deploma or equivalent.
Work Experience:
- At least 5 years of experience in Administration, Human Resource or a related area.
- Consideration for up to 3 years equivalent work experience may be given for candidates in possession of a university degree.
Language:
- English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
- For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
ASSESSMENT METHOD:Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a technical assessment exercise which may be followed by competency based interview.
HOW TO APPLY:Candidates are requested to complete the 'Personal History Form' (P.11) available on the UNAKRT Website at http://www.unakrt-online.org/06_recruitment.htm, and submit their application mentioning the vacancy announcement number and functional title in the subject line of the email to the Human Resources Management Section, UNAKRT, to the following email address unakrt-jobs@un.org.
Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.
Due to the high volume of applications, no letters of acknowledgment will be sent. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations-chapter 3, article 8).
This vacancy is open for Cambodian nationals only
THE UNITED NATIONS IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
Date of issuance: 14 July 2014
Chief Technical Advisor/Project Management Specialist, Jakarta (SC-11)
Closing date: 2025-07-16
57930 Chief Technical Advisor/Project Management Specialist (For Indonesian Nationality only)
Location :Jakarta, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :16-Jul-25
Type of Contract :Service Contract
Post Level :SC-11
Languages Required :English
Duration of Initial Contract :12 months
Background
Global Pulse is an innovation initiative in the Executive Office of the United Nations Secretary-General, harnessing today's new world of digital data and real-time analytics to gain a better understanding of changes in human well-being. Global Pulse hopes to contribute a future in which access to better information sooner makes it possible to keep international development on track, protect the world's most vulnerable populations, and strengthen resilience to global shocks. Global Pulse is being implemented as a global network of Pulse Labs, bringing together expertise from UN agencies, governments, academia, and the private sector to research, develop, test and share tools and approaches for harnessing real-time data for more effective and efficient policy action.
Pulse Lab Jakarta
Global Pulse established a Pulse Lab in Jakarta in 2012 in partnership with the Government of Indonesia. Pulse Lab Jakarta functions as an open innovation space where policy experts together with UN development practitioners and other partners can experiment with new types of data and emerging technologies and evaluate their potential to enhance both public policy decision-making and community resilience. Following the development of useful approaches, Pulse Lab Jakarta will support institutional adoption of these innovations into policy and practice.
Gedung Menara Thamrin 8th Floor Jl. MH Thamrin Kav. 3 Jakarta 10250 Phone: +62-21-3141308, Fax: +62-21-39838941 |
Under the overall guidance of the Steering Committee and Lab Manager, the Chief Technical Advisor will provide strategic direction and technical support to the project team to ensure high quality project development and implementation, especially in the area of data innovation.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensures provision of high quality policy advice to PLJ focusing on achievement of the following results
- Provision of technical oversight and serve as a lead technical resource for the provision of technical assistance and capacity building initiatives in the implementation of the project.
- Identify and coordinate the provision of technical assistance to the project and partners in consultation with implementing partners.
- Identify sources of information related to policy-driven issues.
- Ensure strategic support for the capacity building of national counterparts is managed effectively.
- Develop and maintain the quality of technical assistance provided through the pool of experts and consultants as relevant to the needs of partners.
- Introduce performance indicators/success criteria, targets and milestones.
- Advocate the goals of Global Pulse and the work of Pulse Lab Jakarta in relevant forums, including actively identifying opportunities to work closely with government and development partners to explore how new types of data and emerging technologies can contribute to public policy development and community resilience
2. Provides strategic direction and support to Pulse Lab Jakarta activities focusing on the following results
- Establishment of mechanisms for coordination, dialogue, and learning among partners in each key sector.
- Provision of technical support to multi-stakeholder mechanisms, especially in regard to the project's donor coordination and government/civil society partnership-building activities.
- Development of practical policies and plan recommendations
- Effective contribution towards the goals of the PLJ work-plan to ensure that it meets agreed objectives
- Provision of strategic and substantive innovation-led content for high level communications, speeches, publications and statements
- Effective support to the Lab Manager in ensuring PLJ is integrated into the overall work of the Government of Indonesia
- Provision of detailed implementation based on strategic direction for PLJ activities in Indonesia
3. Facilitates the establishment of a high quality knowledge building and management information system focusing on achievement of the following results
- Ensure that required expertise and technical assistance is made available to government and civil society partners/counterparts.
- Effective mechanisms and systems are in place and functioning to identify, document and synthesize lessons learned and best practices for sharing and learning throughout the region.
- Maintain project briefs and activity information for civil society, bilateral donors, academia, private sectors and other stakeholders as appropriate to support PLJ's public awareness activities including through preparation of statements and other communication materials.
- Provision of high quality information and analysis to the government counterparts to inform the strategic direction of local development priorities.
- Coordinate and organize the relevant studies to collate research-based information, evidences and facts to enrich the achievement of development results.
- Ensure development results are communicated to all relevant stakeholders
- Enhance Pulse Lab Jakarta's contribution to the data revolution
Competencies
Functional Competencies
Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda
- Influences the public policy agenda
- Builds consensus concerning UN Global Pulse's strategic agenda with partners on joint initiatives
- Dialogues with national counterparts and other stakeholders to strengthen advocacy efforts, incorporating country, regional and global perspectives
Building Strategic Partnerships
Identifying and building partnerships
- Sensitizes stakeholders, donors and other international organizations to project's strategic agenda, identifying areas for joint efforts
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Developing tools and mechanisms
- Makes the case for innovative ideas documenting successes and building them into the design of new approaches
- Identifies new approaches and strategies that promote the use of tools and mechanisms
- Promotes the work of Pulse Lab Jakarta as a learning/knowledge sharing organisation
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
In-depth knowledge of the subject-matter
- Understands the application of big data and data innovation in development
- Leads the discussion on Indonesia's role as hub of data innovation
- Demonstrates expert knowledge of Government of Indonesia development priorities
- Understands the knowledge-to-policy process in Indonesia and how innovative use of new data sources can support these processes
Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise
Developing innovative and creative approaches
- Leverages different experiences and expertise of team members to achieve better and more innovative outcomes
Client Orientation
Contributing to positive outcomes for the client
- Anticipates client needs
- Works towards creating an enabling environment for a smooth relationship between the clients and service provider
- Demonstrates understanding of client's perspective
Core Competencies:
- Promoting ethics and integrity, creating organizational precedents
- Building staff competence, creating an environment of creativity and innovation
- Building and promoting effective teams
- Creating and promoting enabling environment for open communication
- Creating an emotionally intelligent organization
- Sharing knowledge across the organization and building a culture of knowledge sharing and learning. Fair and transparent decision making; calculated risk-taking
Required Skills and Experience
Education
- Masters university degree in social sciences, international development, international relations, public or business administration or a technical field relevant to the work of Global Pulse.
- A first-level university degree in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in project management, design and implementation for candidates with Master Degree or 12 years of professional experience for candidates with Bachelors degree
Language Requirements
- Fluency in written and spoken English and Indonesian is required;
Other Requirements
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills, writing ability and administrative skills.
- Strong public speaking skills
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to engage and negotiate with high level personnel in governmental institutions, external agencies, etc.
- Understanding of knowledge-to-policy processes in Indonesia and how innovative use of new data sources can support these processes
- Proven analytical skills and ability to conceptualize strategic interventions
- Proven expertise in the role of data innovation
APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION . Click here to download the form: http://bit.ly/P11SC
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply . All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
UNDP Indonesia 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 Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements
ATLAS POSITION NO.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Malawi: Director, Program Development and Quality
Closing date: 2028-06-23
Application : Apply for the jobOrganization: Save the Children
Country: Malawi
Closing date: 23 Jun 2028
Title: Director, Program Development and quality (PDQ)
Save the Children is the world's leading independent organisation for children. We work in 120 countries. We save children's lives; we fight for their rights; we help them fulfil their potential. We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.9 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises. Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with 15,000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We're changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people and relevant for the 21st century.
Role Purpose: As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) in Country, the Director of Program Development and Quality (PDQ) is responsible for driving the country office program strategy, developing annual plans and reporting on results. The Director of PDQ also responsible for ensuring development of high quality, evidence based, innovative programs for children, in all contexts, that contribute to Save the Children's global Breakthroughs: Learn, Survive, Be Protected. S/he ensures that a robust monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) system is in place, and that reliable data is used for decision-making. One key aspect of the role is to recruit technical specialists in order to support program quality in line with global standards and key performance indicators. When on board, the Director will build these specialists' capacity as needed, including coaching and mentorship. The Director of PDQ supports donor interface and resource development to ensure that the country office strategy can be delivered
Contract Duration: 2 years
Location: Lilongwe, Malawi
Qualifications and Experience : Atleast a Masters degree level of qualification in social science, human rights or any postgraduate qualification in development studies will be required with a minimum of ten years of progressive senior management and/or development experience in a public, corporate or an NGO environment, including experience leading and implementing programs for children. The interested candidates should have experience in more than one of the Save the Children's thematic sectors: education, child protection, child rights governance, health and nutrition, child poverty and emergencies with basic understanding of advocacy, policy and government systems in the host country. Additional experience in managing teams for resource mobilisation and submitting proposals in excess of US$10 million including credibility to lobby, influence and represent Save the Children at all levels. The ability to travel extensively within Malawi is required. Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobsWe need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
How to apply:
Please follow this link to apply: http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=bWFzdWJpemdvLjc5NjYyLjM4MzBAc2F2ZXRoZWNoaWxkcmVuYW8uYXBsaXRyYWsuY29t
WASH Training and Capacity Building Specialist, Nairobi
Closing date: 2028-10-13
JOB ADVERTISEMENT WASH UNIT : Water Sanitation and Hygiene Training and Capacity Building Specialist Organisation Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg are non-governmental aid agencies and members of Caritas Internationalis. Caritas works worldwide and adheres to international humanitarian principles (NGO code of conduct). Caritas Switzerland and Caritas Luxembourg act in the frame of a MoU as a consortium in the Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa. They operate a joint Liaison Office in Nairobi, have Country Offices in Somaliland (Hargeisa) and South Sudan (Torit) and a Representative in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa). Caritas Switzerland/Luxembourg is currently seeking to recruit a WASH Training and Capacity Building Specialist to complement the Regional WASH Unit. The WASH Unit provides technical assistance, training and advice to WASH projects in Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa. Training and Capacity Building Specialist WASH Unit Coordinator 1 year (with possible extension) Nairobi, Kenya with regular travel within Kenya and to South Sudan, Somaliland and Ethiopia 1. Provide advice and technical backstopping to Caritas field staff and Caritas partners in our projects in Kenya, South Sudan, Somaliland and Ethiopia
- Carry out PHAST or/and CLTS ToT and CHAST training of teachers for projects in the region, and ensure follow up and monitor the impact of the trainings and the roll out to communities Carry our trainings to project based staff on WASH related methods, tools and guidelines and provide guidance and technical support as required Carry out KAP survey or supervise the execution of KAP survey (selection of consultant, providing advice on methodology, review report ) Provide support and ensure application and replication of best practices in relevant WASH themes (e.g. Community mobilisation, sanitation, hygiene promotion, community management, exit strategies and building community ownership)
Position Reporting to Duration Location Key tasks & responsibilities
2. Development of WASH related skills, knowledge, methods, tools and guidelines
- Build up and maintain relevant internal and external WASH documentation and WASH products (e.g. reports, toolkits, manuals, factsheets etc.) in Caritas' resource centre and organise knowledge management and experience sharing activities and events Assist in the development and dissemination of tools and training programmes, in particular on hygiene and sanitation promotion, and community mobilisation Develop WASH factsheets and guidelines to set standards for Caritas WASH projects (for example on organising CHAST trainings and tool kits, hygiene campaigns, community management of water supplies, etc.) Assist in the development of a regional WASH strategy
3. Actively take part in the M&E of the soft component of our WASH projects in the region
- Carry out regular field visits to assess the level of achievement of the project results according to the logical framework Assist in the development of standard M&E indicators regarding the soft component of WASH projects
4. Support Caritas staff as well as key staff of partners in WASH proposal development, report writing and PM&E, and provide guidance and technical support as required
New Rehema House, Westlands P.O. Box 14954 -00800 Nairobi
Tel.: +254-(0)20- 4447699 / 4447267 Fax: +254-(0)20- 4448571
Internet: www.caritas.ch & www.caritas.lu E-mail: nairobi@caritas.ch
2/2 5. Represent Caritas Switzerland at meetings and liaise with partners and donor agencies in the region Essential requirements & qualifications
- Advanced University degree in a relevant field (e.g. public health, social sciences, environmental sciences or another field relevant to international WASH related development assistance) Knowledge of PHAST/CLTS and CHAST At least five years professional work experience with a non-governmental organisation, including fieldwork experience preferably in Somaliland, South Sudan and/or Ethiopia; Proven track record in providing trainings, capacity building, PM&E, and PRA methodologies Strong analytical capacity working and thinking on an academic level Outstanding communication and advisory skills Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Flexibility, good interpersonal and networking skills, ability to work in multi-cultural environment and sensitivity to cultural values Knowledge of the Caritas network and the structures and relief and development activities of the Catholic Church is an added advantage.
Contract start Application
Dec 2013 If you feel you fit the required profile, please let us know how your qualifications, experience and career ambitions match the requirements of this position. Send your application letter th explaining your motivation by latest October 28 to jobs.nairobi@caritas.ch indicating 'WASH training and capacity building specialist' on the subject line. Please also provide a full Curriculum Vitae (CV) that contains personal contact (including date of birth, nationality, phone number, email address) details of your qualifications (with year of graduation), experience, present position, current remuneration, earliest date of availability, names and telephone contacts of three referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
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Turkey: Call for Experts
Closing date: 2030-07-25
Application : Apply for the jobOrganization: International Centre for Migration Policy Development
Country: Turkey
Closing date: 25 Jul 2030
ASCAP II Project on Asylum Capacity Building in Turkey
Call for Experts
A. Project description
ICMPD Migration Management Programme in Turkey is designed to contribute to the further strengthening of the migration management capacity of the Directorate General for Migration Management (DGMM) of Turkey, through enhancing its strategic and operational capacity in different areas of migration.
As part of the ICMPD Migration Management Programme in Turkey, the ASCAP II project aims to improve the migration management system and capacity (with a particular focus on the asylum procedures) through sustainable outputs in Turkey.
The project is funded by the United Kingdom and the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) is responsible for the management and implementation of the projects.
B.Background and Objectives
In April 2013 the new Law on Foreigners and International Protection of Turkey entered into force and regulates the entry and stay of foreigners in Turkey as well as all matters related to international protection. The DGMM was established and became operational in April 2014 as Turkey s new specialised migration management authority.
ICMPD has been implementing projects in Turkey, focusing primarily on topics related to migration management and policy development, but also providing support to the establishment and capacity development of DGMM as an institution.
As its predecessor project (ASCAP I), ASCAP II focuses on further support to strengthen the international protection status determination procedures of the Directorate General of Migration Management in relation to the institutional setup, quality of decisions, establishment of special procedures and collection and use of country of origin information with a view to enabling smooth processing of the existing backlog and responding to new asylum claims.
C.List of key areas to be covered
The ASCAP II call for experts encompasses thematic areas such as:
International refugee law and international/ regional human rights instruments,
EU Common European Asylum System,
EU MS country practices,
Asylum policy making,
Asylum decision making,
Interviewing of asylum seekers,
Country of origin information research,
System and workflow design with a particular focus on asylum procedures,
Asylum appeals system,
Registration and reception of asylum seekers,
Integration of asylum seekers and beneficiaries of international protection.
D. Short-Term Expertinvolvement
Short-term experts are sought to support ICMPD in providing technical assistance, conducting desk research, drafting comparative studies and reports, participation in expert consultations and workshops as well as in trainings and seminars organised together with and for DGMM staff in Turkey, related to the areas covered by the projects as listed above.
E. Desired profile of experts
The Project intends to provide a platform for DGMM staff to exchange with peers from EU MS working in the area of asylum. As such we particularly search for short term experts (STEs) that bring along experiences of working in a public administration in the area of migration and particularly asylum. Thus, STEs who either currently work or have worked for an asylum authority (first or second instance) within an EU Member State or an associated State and worked there as asylum decisions maker, policy maker, country of origin researcher, general researcher or reception officer or in the area of connected procedures like resettlement, return, pre-return detention, etc. are particularly encouraged to apply.
Practical and/or academic knowledge and experience in one or more of the areas mentioned in the above listed topics of the projects,
Experience in institutional development and capacity building,
Experience in developing working procedures, revision and development of recommendations and internal procedures,
Training, presentation and facilitation skills,
Excellent drafting skills,
Excellent oral and written English (knowledge of Turkish will be considered an asset)
Previous practical and/or academic experience and knowledge in the region and/or in the countries of origin will be considered an asset.
How to apply:
F.Procedurefor expression of interestExperts interested to take part in the ASCAP II project are kindly invited to apply through sending their updated CVs and indicating their area of interest to the following email address (asylum@icmpd.org) and to register in the Expert Roster at the ICMPD website.
A PDF of the announcement can be downloaded here: http://www.icmpd.org/fileadmin/user_upload/ASCAP_II_Call_for_Experts_200717.pdf
International Consultant For Capacity Development Of Journalists In Reporting On Key Developmental And Governance Issues, Male', Maldives
Closing date: 2031-03-05
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANT FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF JOURNALISTS IN REPORTING ON KEY DEVELOPMENTAL AND GOVERNANCE ISSUES
Location :Male', MALDIVES
Application Deadline :05-Mar-31
Type of Contract :Individual Contract
Post Level :International Consultant
Languages Required :English
Starting Date :(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)
16-Mar-2015
Duration of Initial Contract :12 working days
Expected Duration of Assignment :12 working days
Background
Maldives had been undergoing a series of reform initiatives introduced by the Government since 2004, leading up to the amendment of the Constitution in 2008. The new Constitution includes a broad and comprehensive chapter on rights, which includes guarantees of freedom of expression (Article 27), of the media (Article 28) and to acquire and impart knowledge and information (Article 29). The constitutional amendments also opened the way for independent media, when a number of private broadcasters were licensed. While the number and types of media organizations are flourishing, there continues to be many challenges that limit the functioning of the sector to its full potential. The current capacity of media in terms of good practices of journalism, evidence based reporting, and facilitating constructive dialogue is extremely limited. Additionally, the polarization of the Maldivian communities had resulted in overtly partisan media that often further exacerbates conflict. The limited skills and time invested for research and evidence limits the viewpoints presented, and the types of issues covered through the media.
The Integrated Governance Programme (IGP) of UNDP Maldives aims to deepen democracy in the Maldives through strengthening institutions and empowering people. One of the envisioned results of the programme is to enhance the capacity of the media to contribute to democratic discourse. To this end, several initiatives have been introduced and carried out over the past couple of years. This includes a series of on-site trainings targeting key TV and print media organizations in the Maldives in 2013 which was followed by intensive trainings targeted at upcoming journalists and journalism students on strengthening their knowledge and understanding on the key developmental issues of Maldives. The trainings which were designed and delivered by an international expert also placed great emphasis on raising awareness on conflict and gender sensitive reporting.
In 2014, with the lessons learned from these trainings and upon identification of the need for concerted efforts towards encouraging responsible, issue-based journalism, UNDP commissioned the development of a Media Strategy. After consultations with relevant stakeholders and a thorough needs analysis, a Media Strategy was developed with the technical assistance of an international expert which UNDP plans to roll-out in 2015. Further capacity development of journalists, especially up and coming journalists from across the nation, is one of the main components of the strategy. With the rapidly growing community-based online news sites, the strategy also identified the need to strengthen engagement with community based journalists and strengthen their skills on reporting on developmental issues.
Against this background, UNDP is seeking the services of an international consultant to provide technical support for capacity development of journalists in reporting on key developmental and governance issues.
Duties and Responsibilities
The consultant will:
- Based on the Media Strategy, conduct a two-day workshop with two local consultants to finalize training topics/modules and methodology for the actual training with journalists;
- Provide off-site support to the local trainers during the training period through real-time online connectivity and other means;
- Coaching and mentoring - Liaise with the local consultants in coaching and mentoring of trainees (including those running online news-sites) in developing quality articles in good governance and developmental issues, for the next 5 months.
Expected Outputs/Deliverables:
- Deliver a two-day ToT / workshop for two local trainers on conflict-sensitive and responsible journalism;
- Provide off-site support to the local trainers during the training period through real-time online connectivity and other means;
- Short monitoring and evaluation report of the training program against the logical framework outlined in the Media Strategy;
- Coaching and mentoring atleast 5 trainees to produce stories on governance and development over the next 5 months.
Institutional arrangement:The consultant will report to the Project Co-ordinator - Social Cohesion. Weekly briefing meetings will be held with ARR Governance. A briefing and debriefing meeting will be organized with UNDP senior management at the beginning and end of assignment.
Duration of the work:The duration of this assignment will be 12 days, starting from the mid-week of March.
Duty station:The duty station will be Male' (for the first deliverable) and remote (for the rest).
Scope of the financial proposal and schedule of payment:The consultancy fee will be in lump sum inclusive of DSA and most direct economy class ticket.
The fee will be paid in installments corresponding to the following deliverables:
- 30% upon completion of the two-day ToT/workshop for the local trainers;
- 70% upon end of the training for journalists and submission of the M&E report.
Scope of the financial proposal and schedule of payment:The consultancy fee will be in a lump sum inclusive of travel and accommodation to be paid in installments corresponding to deliverables. You are required to submit a breakdown of the fees, DSA and Air ticket.
Required documents:The application must include a letter of interest to undertake this task, P-11, and a proposal for fees. To download P11, kindly please visit the link http://www.mv.undp.org/content/maldives/en/home/operations/jobs/.
Please combine all the documents into one single file and upload as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.
Competencies
Functional Competencies:
- Inter-personal skills;
- Exceptional analytical skills, solution oriented program design skills;
- Research and evaluation skills including ability to synthesize information;
- Excellent oral, and effective presentation and report-writing skills;
- Ability to work under with minimum supervision, while meeting deadlines;
- Demonstrated ability of timely completion of assignments;
- Excellent social and communication skills;
- Strong facilitation skills;
- Ability to work in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural settings;
- Excellent computers skills required.
Corporate Competencies:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN's values and ethical standards;
- Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Treats all people fairly without favoritism;
- Fulfills all obligations to gender sensitivity and zero tolerance for sexual harassment.
Required Skills and Experience
Education
- A minimum of Masters Degree in Communication, Journalism or related field.
Experience
- A minimum of ten years of professional experience in the field Communication and Journalism and training;
- Proven experience of training journalist on do no harm and conflict sensitive reporting will be must;
- Experience in the region or similar context would be an asset.
Language Requirements
- Fluent in written and spoken English.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
ICT Manager (Part-Time), Washington
Closing date: 2103-06-16
General Information
Location:Washington, DC
Division:Administration
Reports To: Chief of Staff
Date Posted:4/26/2013
Application Deadline:6/16/2103
Position Summary
Position Summary
IREX seeks an ICT manager to providing technology-related strategy and coordination for IREX's information, communication, and technology infrastructure and projects.
Duties & Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities
Recruit and manage IREX ICT vendors (ex. network administration, AV systems, phone and internet providers, information management systems, software designers, etc.)
Develop recommendations for technology investments and process enhancements to improve IREX's efficiency and effectiveness (including hardware and software products)
Develop and manage organizational ICT budget
Develop and manage goal-oriented ICT projects that complete on budget and on schedule
Develop and offer ICT training for staff
Trouble shoot ICT problems
Draft and maintain ICT organizational policies and procedures
Provide technical assistance for international development projects in the area of ICT
Qualifications
Qualifications
At least five years of professional experience with three years of successful ICT project management experience
Demonstrated customer service approach, with outstanding facilitation and communication skills
Experience working with non-profits and/or international development organizations
Broad knowledge of ICT products and contacts within the ICT vendor community
Knowledge of Google apps and Drupal preferred
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