Senior Strategic Human Resources Specialist
Org. Setting and Reporting
UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you.
The Senior Strategic Human Resources Specialist reports to the Director of Human Resources (DHR).
Responsibilities
Develops a People Strategy to attract, recruit and retain the Agency’s workforce, creating a more people-centered organization that focuses on the development and welfare of its employees to better serve its beneficiaries. This includes (i) defining UNRWA’s workforce under various categories of personnel (international, area staff and complementary personnel) including in relations to compensation, benefits and career track for each category (ii) developing strategies to enable HR Department to strengthen business partnership (iii) Defining a culture of accountability of of managers in leading and developing human resources effectively. (iv) Providing processes, systems and tools to monitor managers’ accountability.
Through a consultative process involving the Director of Human Resources and other senior management and key staff members, develops People Strategy focusing on talent management, strategic workforce planning, performance management, talent reviews, career management, HR policies, leadership development, learning, staff well-being, equality, diversity & inclusion, and engagement.
Reviews UNRWA Strategic Plan 2023-28 and aligns People Strategy against the Agency’s outcome and objectives.
Conducts a comparative analysis against civil servants and other UN agencies People Strategy and incorporates best practices.
Prepares a project plan, including timelines and milestones for the elaboration of the proposed measures and targets. Project plan to include consultation with all stakeholders in Field and HQ offices.
Develops phased evaluation methodology and implementation plan to ensure that the People Strategy is implemented. Plan to include cost benefit analysis to implement various aspects of the People Strategy and prioritization in terms of financial viability and key outcomes for the Agency.
Obtains final approval of contents from relevant stakeholders through preparation of submission for Executive Advisory Group followed by endorsement by the Executive Office.
Competencies
UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default
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- Analyzing
- Planning and Organizing
- Formulating Strategies and Concepts
- Delivering Results
- Creating and Maintaining Impact and Partnership
- Proven ability to work independently and to provide leadership and direction to a large and diverse team, managing their outputs; Professional credibility to command respect, to provide advice and to solve problems. Ability to coach and mentor as required.
- Ability to negotiate persuasively a range of problems, including sensitive, complex and contentious issues and to advise senior management and staff on different options/positions to meet their needs.
- Solid computer skills and a good working knowledge of human resource databases.
For guidance on how to prepare for competency-based interviews: https://careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=AYI
Education
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in human resource management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
Work Experience
At least 8 years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in developing and implementing effective people strategies and change is required.
Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a candidate for an international post must have at least 2 continuous years of international relevant experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport, or a national identity number is required.
Experience in analyzing and reviewing current strategic human resources trends is required.
Experience in developing measurements and targets to measure progress in human resources strategies is required.
Experience in drafting corporate reports and strategy documents on human resources management is required.
Strong track record effectively delivering key change projects and strategic initiatives is desirable.
Knowledge of the mandate and mission on UNRWA as well as the cultural, political and social environment in which it operates is desirable.
An advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in human resource management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field is required.
Languages
Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
Type of Contract and duration: Temporary Appointment for 6 months, with the possibility of further extension, subject to availability of funds, need and performance.
Applicants have to complete the Personal History Profile (PHP) in inspira in order to be considered. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience as per the requirements in the Job Opening, in order to be considered.
UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.
A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for a temporary appointment to the same post or a similar post.
Equivalency:
A first level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
NB: work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.
UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live.
For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/
United Nations Considerations
Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her.
UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups.
At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
UNRWA Considerations
UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List.
UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
Asociado/a de Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos (PMO)
La Oficina de las Naciones Unidas de Servicios para Proyectos (UNOPS) es un órgano de las Naciones Unidas responsable de las infraestructuras, las adquisiciones y la gestión de proyectos (Resolución 65/176 de 2010 de la Asamblea General). Nuestra misión es ayudar a las personas a mejorar sus condiciones de vida y a los países a lograr la paz y un desarrollo sostenible. Las tres áreas prioritarias de UNOPS corresponden a:
i) Infraestructura Sostenible: UNOPS diseña, construye, repara y mantiene infraestructuras en algunos de los entornos más desafiantes del mundo. Sus actividades se centran en el desarrollo de infraestructura de transporte, educación y salud, entre otras áreas.
ii) Adquisiciones públicas: UNOPS es un recurso central de adquisiciones del sistema de las Naciones Unidas y los Gobiernos. Enfatiza en una entrega de bienes y servicios eficiente,transparente y sostenible.
iii) Gestión de proyectos: UNOPS gestiona al año más de mil proyectos humanitarios, de desarrollo y de consolidación de la paz para distintos asociados, garantizando calidad, eficacia y resultados que cumplan con los más altos estándares.
El trabajo de UNOPS busca la sostenibilidad medioambiental, social y económica, la cual contribuye a los progresos de equidad y bien común de los países en los que opera, promoviendo así el mejoramiento de las condiciones de vida de las personas más necesitadas. UNOPS tiene presencia en 23 países de América Latina y el Caribe. Los servicios, productos y asistencia técnica cumplen con los principios de la administración pública de transparencia, equidad, integridad, libre competencia, imparcialidad, moralidad, eficacia, eficiencia y respeto de las instituciones nacionales.
En línea con el acuerdo marco firmado con el Gobierno de México, UNOPS apoya las diferentes iniciativas de colaboración por parte del gobierno que estén encaminadas a la lucha contra la corrupción y la transparencia en la gestión pública; así como en ejercicios orientados a fortalecer las acciones gubernamentales en las áreas de adquisiciones, infraestructura y gestión de proyectos de alto impacto en México. Las áreas requieren tanto desde el punto de vista estratégico como operacional, una gestión de los recursos asegurando la transparencia, eficacia y eficiencia; que promueva el desarrollo y continuo fortalecimiento de la gestión interna a fin de asegurar resultados de alta calidad, acorde con las necesidades de los asociados en México.
El objetivo de la asistencia de UNOPS es apoyar al Gobierno de la Ciudad de México, a través de la Secretaría de Movilidad (SEMOVI) del Gobierno de Ciudad de México y del Sistema de Transporte Colectivo (STC), fortaleciendo sus capacidades de gestión integral y dando soporte en la gobernanza durante las fases diseño, ejecución y puesta en servicio de los Proyectos de Modernización de la Línea 1 (en adelante, PPS1) y Modernización de subestaciones de rectificación y de la subestación de alta tensión de Buen Tono (en adelante, Buen Tono).
UNOPS tiene una visión holística de la Modernización de la Línea 1. Al haber acompañado al STC durante el proceso de planificación y adquisición, se tiene un conocimiento detallado del proyecto, y el contrato mediante el que se ejecuta, desde el ámbito técnico, legal y financiero. Con la colaboración mantenida en las fases iniciales de la implementación durante la segunda mitad del año 2021, UNOPS ha adquirido una visión clara del avance, fortalezas, debilidades y riesgos del proyecto, así como también una visión del funcionamiento interno del Sistema de Transporte Colectivo. A través de los años de convenio mantenidos, se ha establecido una relación de confianza y respeto entre los equipos de UNOPS y STC que da mayor respaldo a la asistencia prestada.
Bajo estas premisas, el cometido principal de este acompañamiento es seguir velando por los intereses del STC en su búsqueda de alcanzar los beneficios esperados del proyecto, fortaleciendo sus capacidades de gestión integral y dando soporte en la gobernanza durante las fases diseño, ejecución y puesta en servicio.
Se aplicarán metodologías y modelos adaptados basados en las necesidades de nuestro Asociado, incluyendo la gestión de riesgos, programas la modificación de iniciativas en curso, el desarrollo de la capacidad y la mejora de la gestión de las partes interesadas. UNOPS aportará las mejores prácticas internacionales de la gestión de proyectos, infraestructuras sostenibles y adquisiciones, en el marco de la integridad, la transparencia y el valor por el dinero.
Para dar respuesta al desafío de controlar plazos, riesgos, costos, calidad, así como, poder dar seguimiento a los riesgos identificados y beneficios esperados en un proyecto tan complejo, es fundamental el establecimiento de la gestión integrada y estratégica. La PMO (Project Management Office – Oficina de Gestión de Proyecto) es el área que se dedica a esta tarea. Una vez identificadas las necesidades y los recursos disponibles para su composición, bajo las directrices que marque el Sistema de Transporte Colectivo, se dispondrá de la Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos (PMO) del Proyecto de Modernización Integral de la Línea 1 y de su estructura de gobernanza dimensionada para poder realizar la labor conjuntamente para el Contrato PPS1 con el ente privado contratado y para el proyecto de la Subestación de Buen Tono bajo el convenio que el STC tiene firmado con CFE (Comisión Federal de Electricidad).
Desde UNOPS se apoya al STC en la implementación de la PMO dentro de su estructura jerárquica, donde e/la Asociado/a de Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos cumplirá un rol clave en la actividad de la presente Asistencia.
Bajo la supervisión directa de el/la Gerente Adjunto/a del Proyecto, el/la Asociado/a de Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos brindará apoyo en las actividades del soporte en el desarrollo e implementación de la Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos (PMO). Asimismo, brinda apoyo al Especialista y al Gerente de UNOPS en el cumplimiento de las mejores prácticas internacionales en la implementación de PMO, así como las funciones, responsabilidades y obligaciones definidas por los contratos de los Proyectos y las normativas internas del STC.
El rol requiere un conocimiento de manuales de implementación y herramientas de PMO en proyectos y portafolios de infraestructura. El Asociado/a de Oficina de Gestión de Proyectos deberá ser capaz de aplicarlos a las situaciones apropiadas y de manera eficaz tratar los posibles cambios, relaciones estratégicas y la gestión de la demanda.
Las actividades específicas serán:
Resumen de funciones:
I. Apoyo a la planificación estratégica.
II. Colaboración en el seguimiento permanente de la PMO.
III. Actividades de control y supervisión de los Proyectos.
Para obtener información más detallada acerca de las funciones del puesto por favor verificar los términos de referencia adjuntos.
Educación:
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- Se requiere un nivel de escuela secundaria.
- Es deseable y altamente valorado contar con una Licenciatura (Bachelors Degree), de preferencia en el área de Infraestructuram Gestión de Proyectos, Administración de Empresas, Gestión de la Construcción, u otro título relevante o afín a la gestión de procesos.
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- El título universitario podrá sustituir algunos de los años de experiencia requeridos para el puesto, es decir, la persona que cuente con la formación académica deseable podrá ser considerada, aún no posea los 6 años de experiencia exigidos.
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- Se requiere conocimiento básico del uso de equipos de cómputo y paquetes de software de oficina, preferentemente Google Suite o MS Office.
- Se considera un plus contar con certificación en PRINCE2 o PMI.
- Se requieren 6 años de experiencia profesional (o menos, si cuenta con licenciatura) en apoyo a la Gestión de Proyectos.
- Experiencia relacionada con la gestión de PMOs es altamente deseada.
Idiomas:
- Se requiere fluidez en el idioma español.
- Deseable un nivel intermedio de inglés.
| Demuestra comprender el impacto que tiene su función en todos los asociados y siempre pone al beneficiario en primer lugar. Desarrolla y mantiene relaciones externas sólidas y es un asociado competente para otros (si entra en sus funciones). |
| Evalúa los datos y los procedimientos que se deben seguir para lograr decisiones lógicas y pragmáticas. Adopta un enfoque imparcial y racional con riesgos calculados. Aplica la innovación y la creatividad al proceso de resolución de problemas. |
| Establece de forma eficaz una línea de acción propia y/o para otros con el objetivo de alcanzar una meta. Las acciones desembocan en la correcta consecución de la tarea con especial atención a la calidad en todas las áreas. Identifica las oportunidades y toma la iniciativa para actuar. Comprende que el uso responsable de los recursos maximiza el impacto que podemos tener en nuestros beneficiarios. |
| Trata a todos los individuos con respeto, responde con tacto a las diferencias y anima a los demás a hacer lo mismo. Defiende las normas éticas y de la organización. Mantiene altos estándares de confianza. Es un modelo para la diversidad y la inclusión. |
| Está abierto al cambio y es flexible en un entorno con un elevado ritmo de trabajo. Adapta su perspectiva a las circunstancias o los requisitos cambiantes. Reflexiona sobre las experiencias pasadas y modifica su propio comportamiento. El desempeño es constante, incluso bajo presión. Siempre persigue mejoras continuas. |
| Expresa ideas o hechos de forma clara, concisa y abierta. La comunicación indica una consideración por los sentimientos y las necesidades de los demás. Escucha de forma activa y comparte de manera proactiva el conocimiento. Gestiona los conflictos de manera eficaz mediante la superación de las diferencias de opinión y la búsqueda de un denominador común. |
| Actúa como modelo positivo que contribuye al espíritu de equipo. Colabora y apoya el desarrollo de otros. Solo para administradores de personal: mediante el uso de estilos de liderazgo apropiados, actúa como modelo de liderazgo positivo, motiva, dirige e inspira a los demás para que tengan éxito. |
Tipo de Contrato: ICA - Acuerdo de Contratista Individual
Contrato Regular Mensual: Este contrato se establece en la modalidad de contrato mensual regular, es decir se requiere una presentación de servicios continuada durante el periodo del contrato efectuándose los pagos asociados al contrato al final de cada mes natural.
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Nivel de Contrato: LICA 06 (ICS 06) aplicable a personas nacionales o residentes en México (con permiso de trabajo válido).
Duración de Contrato: Contrato indefinido, vinculado a duración de proyectos, fondos y desempeño satisfactorio. Para el proyecto en curso, se estima una duración hasta 31 de diciembre de 2023, con posibilidad de extensión.
1 plaza disponible para trabajar en la Ciudad de México (lugar de trabajo familiar - family duty station). La persona seleccionada deberá disponer de un equipo de trabajo (computadora)
Esta convocatoria se hace para la oficina de México y también puede ser usada por otras oficinas de UNOPS en Latinoamérica. Las personas que pasen las etapas de evaluación y no sean convocadas a trabajar en la oficina de México serán incluidas en un listado de candidatos/as endosados/as y podrán ser llamadas a trabajar por otras oficinas de UNOPS en los próximos 36 meses si así se requiere.
UNOPS es un empleador incluyente, invitamos a mujeres, hombres y grupos diversos a postular.
Balance vida laboral y personal: UNOPS valora a su personal y reconoce la importancia de mantener un balance entre las responsabilidades profesionales y personales. Contamos con una política de equilibrio laboral-personal y ofrecemos varias posibilidades de horarios flexibles.
- No se aceptarán candidaturas no solicitadas.
- No se considerarán las candidaturas recibidas después de la fecha límite.
- Únicamente se contactará a los/as candidatos/as seleccionados/as, quienes serán invitados/as a la siguiente fase del proceso de selección, la cual consta de varias evaluaciones.
- UNOPS celebra la diversidad y se compromete a la igualdad de oportunidades de empleo. La plantilla de trabajo de UNOPS está compuesta por personas de nacionalidades, culturas, idiomas, razas, identidades de género, orientaciones sexuales y habilidades diversas. UNOPS tiene como objetivo mantener y fortalecer esta diversidad para garantizar la igualdad de oportunidades, así como un entorno de trabajo inclusivo para toda su plantilla de trabajo.
- UNOPS anima a candidatas cualificadas, así como a candidatos/as cualificados/as de grupos infrarrepresentados en la plantilla de UNOPS, a postularse. Estos grupos incluyen personas de grupos racializados o indígenas, miembros de identidades de género y orientaciones sexuales minoritarias, así como personas con discapacidad.
- A UNOPS le gustaría garantizar que todos/as los/as candidatos/as puedan desempeñarse lo mejor posible durante el proceso de evaluación. Si es seleccionado/a y necesita asistencia adicional para completar una prueba de evaluación, como ajustes razonables, informe a la persona responsable de recursos humanos cuando reciba la invitación.
- Para los puestos de funcionariado, UNOPS se reserva el derecho de designar a un/a candidato/a para un nivel inferior al publicado en el anuncio de vacante.
- Las personas titulares de contratos de modalidad retainer deben completar una serie de cursos obligatorios antes de empezar a prestar servicios a UNOPS. Estos cursos deben completarse fuera de las horas trabajadas para UNOPS y la duración aproximada total es de unas cuatro horas. Para más información sobre los contratos de modalidad retainer, consulte esta página.
- Todo el personal de UNOPS tiene la responsabilidad de desempeñar sus tareas de conformidad con la Carta de las Naciones Unidas y las políticas y las instrucciones de UNOPS, así como con los marcos de rendición de cuentas correspondientes. Además, todo el personal debe demostrar que comprende los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible en consonancia con los valores básicos de las Naciones Unidas y Nuestra Agenda Común.
- En el marco de sus políticas, UNOPS lleva a cabo verificaciones de antecedentes de todos/as los/as posibles candidatos/as. La contratación en UNOPS está supeditada a los resultados de dichas verificaciones.
Additional information
TDR_ICS 6_Asociado_a PMO_Metro (1).pdf (255 KB)
TA – Corporate Alliances Officer (PSE) NOA, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Open to National Argentinean candidates) #00124279
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, Care.
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children’s right into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society’s most disadvantaged citizens addressing inequity not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
To promote private sector respect for children’s rights and achieve results for children through corporate relationships, focusing on a) promote corporate due diligence processes about children rights on different private sector stakeholders, b) coordinate private sector efforts as a strategy of the new CPD programmatic outputs, c) supervise the implementation of Private Sector Engagement (PSE) activities related with new emergent themes included in the CPD (ex. climate change), and d) incorporate PSE interventions at municipal level through benchmarking and innovative thinking
How can you make a difference?
Under the close supervision of the of the Corporate Alliances Specialist (NOC), will help supervise the correct implementation of a private sector engagement (PSE) plan and the monitoring and evaluation of the area strategy.
Summary of key functions/accountabilities:
- Prepare the private sector engagement and children rights and business plans and activities to engage the private sector on children’s issues from a CRC perspective.
- Supervise PSE plan’s implementation to achieve established goals and KPIs.
- Ensure that administrative tasks and responsibilities are effectively carried out and delivered.
- Carries out effective coordination, communication, and collaboration between PFP Areas and Programme Areas, for efficient working processes, advisory functions, and general coordination of PSE initiatives together with the Corporate Alliances and PSE Specialist.
- University first degree (bachelor’s) in Communication, Institutional Relations, Sociology, and/or any related field.
- A minimum of one year of national relevant professional work experience in corporate social responsibility/business and children rights or any other relevant function.
- Fluency in English and Spanish is required. Knowledge of another official UN language or local language of the duty station is considered as an asset.
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PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT OFFICER (Risk Management Officer)
Org. Setting and Reporting
This position is located in the Risk Management Unit in the Pension Administration of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (“UNJPSF” or “the Fund”). The Risk Management Unit manages and/or supports Fund-wide risk management working groups, advises senior managers on the development and implementation of risk management and internal framework, and leads the analysis, monitoring and reporting of risk for the Pension Administration. The Risk Management Unit liaises with internal and external oversight bodies and analyzes and supports the implementation of the recommendations of oversight bodies. The Programme Officer reports to the Senior Risk Management Officer P-5, and the position is based in New York.
Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Programme Officer – Risk Management will be responsible for the following duties: (These duties are generic, and may not be performed by all Programme Officers.)
• Participates in the development, implementation and evaluation of the Fund’s risk management, internal control, and other assigned programmes/projects, etc.; monitors and analyzes programme/project development and implementation; reviews relevant documents and reports; identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions.
• Participates in the conduct of risk assessments and internal control evaluations, in collaboration with internal and external clients, by planning and facilitating workshops, through other interactive sessions and assisting in developing the action plan the client will use to manage the change.
• Researches, analyzes and presents information gathered from diverse sources.
• Assists in policy development, including the review and analysis of issues and trends, preparation of evaluations or other research activities and studies.
• Undertakes follow-ups, gathers, and verifies evidence and manages depositories containing information to respond to audit queries and to demonstrate the implementation of agreed action plans for audit recommendations; designs data collection tools; reviews, analyzes and interprets responses, identifies problems/issues and prepares conclusions.
• Prepares various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analysis, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, input to audit responses, etc.
• Provides substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying participants, preparation of documents and presentations, etc.
• Participates in the preparation of risk management and internal control training and outreach activities; conducts training workshops, seminars, etc.; makes presentations on assigned topics/activities.
• Performs other duties as required.
Competencies
• Professionalism: Knowledge and understanding of enterprise risk management and internal control frameworks and audit theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to conduct data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in risk assessment, control evaluation and information gathering from electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. 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. Competent user of Microsoft Office applications (Visio, Word, Excel and PowerPoint), and in managing risk, control, and audit databases and document depositories (SharePoint), and systems. 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; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, administration or related area is required.
Experience of at least two years in performing or coordinating audits or risk and internal control evaluations is required.
Experience with facilitation; and experience with process mapping, document management, presentation, and collaboration tools such as Power BI or SharePoint is desirable.
Languages
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.
Assessment
Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
Special Notice
The UNJSPF is an inter-agency body established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1949. The Pension Fund pays benefits in 17 currencies to about 80,000 beneficiaries who reside in more than 190 countries, and services more than 130,000 participants who work in the 25 Member Organizations of the Pension Fund. The applicable human resources procedures are governed by a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Fund and the UN Secretariat. Any candidate from a member organization of the UNJSPF applying for this post is considered as an internal candidate provided he/she has been appointed through the appointment and promotion procedures applicable in his/her respective organization.
• This position is temporarily available until 31 December 2023.
• While this temporary assignment may provide the successful applicant with an opportunity to gain new work experience, the selection for this position is for a limited period and has no bearing on the future incumbency of the post.
• Pursuant to section 7.11 of ST/AI/2012/2/Rev.1, candidates recruited through the young professionals programme who have not served for a minimum of two years in the position of their initial assignment are not eligible to apply to this position.
• Subject to the funding source of the position, the eligibility for this temporary job opening may be limited to candidates based at the duty station.
• At the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
• The United Nations Secretariat is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance and geographical diversity in its staff. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
• Staff members of the United Nations common system organizations who will reach the mandatory age of separation or retirement within the duration of the current temporary need period are not eligible to apply. Submitting an application or selection for the current temporary job opening does not delay or increase the mandatory age of separation.
• Retirees above the mandatory age of separation who wish to be considered for the current temporary job opening must indicate the reason for their last separation as "retirement." Such retirees shall not be employed by the Organization, unless (a) the operational requirements of the Organization cannot be met by staff members who are qualified and available to perform the required functions; and (b) the proposed employment would not adversely affect the career development or redeployment opportunities of other staff members and represents both a cost-effective and operationally sound solution to meet the needs of the service.
United Nations Considerations
According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.
Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places 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. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
The paramount consideration in the appointment, transfer, or promotion of staff shall be the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. By accepting an offer of appointment, United Nations staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and assignment by him or her to any activities or offices of the United Nations in accordance with staff regulation 1.2 (c). In this context, all internationally recruited staff members shall be required to move periodically to discharge new functions within or across duty stations under conditions established by the Secretary-General.
Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on “Manuals” hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage.
The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application.
Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
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Senior Programme Manager [Counter-Terrorism Protection of Vulnerable Targets Expert]
UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
New York Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management.
Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners' programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries
UNOPS has signed an agreement with the United Nations Office for Counter Terrorism (UNOCT) to implement the activities of its project the EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility.
UNOCT was established by the General Assembly in June 2017. The Office has five main functions: (a) provide leadership on the General Assembly counter-terrorism mandate across the United Nations System; (b) enhance coordination and coherence across the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Coordination Compact entities to ensure the balanced implementation of the four pillars of the Strategy; (c) strengthen the delivery of United Nations counter-terrorism capacity-building assistance to Member States; (d) improve visibility, advocacy and resource mobilization for United Nations counter-terrorism efforts; and ensure that due priority is given to counter-terrorism across the United Nations System and that the important work on preventing violent extremism is firmly rooted in the Strategy.
In April 2022, UNOCT and the European Union launched the EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility (the Facility), with the overall objective to provide rapid and flexible support to Member States in building their capacities to detect, prevent, counter, investigate and respond to evolving terrorist threat, while ensuring respect for international law, including international human rights law, international humanitarian law and refugee law as well as the rule of law. The Facility delivers three types of activities: a) advisory and mentoring support through the deployment of experts in a number of thematic areas determined by Member States’ requests; b) training activities or workshops; and c) limited provision of light, non-lethal equipment. It operates according to the following principles: 1) it is demand-driven, based on official requests from a Member State; and 2) it is complementary to other UN and EU support. Support delivered by the Facility takes in consideration the recommendations from the assessment visits conducted by the Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Committee, through its Executive Directorate (CTED).
This position is focused on the protection against terrorist attacks of vulnerable targets, which includes critical infrastructure and public places or “soft” targets. Thus, the Facility will implement this project in partnership with the UN Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets (VT). The Global VT Programme, which was launched in January 2021 and is implemented in cooperation with CTED, UNICRI and UNAOC and in consultation with INTERPOL, assists Member States' efforts to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to and recover from terrorist attacks against their vulnerable targets, including critical infrastructure and soft targets such as urban centres, tourist venues and religious sites, supporting the implementation of relevant General Assembly and Security Council resolutions such as the most recent A/RES/75/291 and SCR 2617. The Programme is focused on delivering knowledge products, technical and capacity-building assistance, and developing synergies amongst experts across the world.
To support the Facility, UNOPS is developing a roster of specialists (the Roster), members of which will deliver assistance across the four pillars of the UN Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, depending on the specific need and context of the requesting Member States or regional organizations. Duration of the assignment depends on the tasks and deliverables assigned.
These are positions in UNOPS for supporting activities of the Facility. The incumbents of these positions will be personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility. The incumbents will become members of the Roster for the duration of the Facility, under a retainer contract. He or she will be offered short term assignments, with possible field deployments, depending on the needs of the Facility or of the requesting Member States.
The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.
Under the supervision of Cluster Head and in coordination with the Senior Programme Manager [Counter-Terrorism Protection of Vulnerable Targets Expert] will be expected to deliver high-level technical expertise to support Member States in strengthening their capacities in protecting vulnerable targets. The assignments of the Expert will be coordinated with the UNOCT Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets, especially when supporting the implementation of the Roadmap/National Action Plan on VT that the beneficiary country may have in place.
The responsibilities of the Expert may include:
- Undertake missions and conduct consultations with Member States requesting assistance with respect to the protection of vulnerable targets, including critical infrastructure and soft targets such as urban centres, tourist venues and religious sites, under the guidance of the managers of the EU-UN Global Terrorism Threats Facility and the UN Global Programme on Countering Terrorist Threats against Vulnerable Targets (including its partners: UNOCT, CTED, UNICRI and UNAOC);
- Provide high-level technical expertise on methodological approaches and resources needed (technical, human and financial) for beneficiary countries to be able to assess threats and vulnerabilities of vulnerable targets and draft risk-based protection and intervention plans;
- Provide technical advice to build scenarios and conduct real life or table-top exercises aiming at testing risk-based protection and intervention plans for vulnerable targets in beneficiary countries;
- Provide high-level advisory and/or mentorship services to national entities in charge of protection of vulnerable targets in beneficiary Member States to strengthen their management, planning and operational capabilities, and inter-agency coordination;
- Develop recommendations to improve security measures or operational procedures that fully comply with States’ obligations under international law, in particular international human rights law, international refugee law, and international humanitarian law, and that integrate strong gender perspectives and address conscious and unconscious gender bias in the assessment of threats and vulnerabilities for risk-based protection of vulnerable targets.
- Prepare a variety of high-quality, written substantive outputs, including analyses, presentations, training materials, summary reports, related to their assignments.
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY"
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Education:
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent), preferably in International Law, Law, Public Affairs/Public Administration, or any related field is required; Or
- First Level University Degree (Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent) with a minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience is required.
Work Experience required:
- A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in law enforcement or in the private sector as chief security officer is required;
- Experience in leading the drafting of protection and intervention plans for vulnerable targets (critical infrastructure and soft targets) is required;
- Experience in organizing table-top and full-scale exercises to test protection and intervention plans or in managing the security of large public events is required.
Desirable: (The following experience is optional. Candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply)
- Experience working within law enforcement first responder intervention units is desirable;
- Experience in delivering advisory or mentoring services or providing technical assistance to a range of audiences, including senior government officials, is desirable;
- Experience working internationally with other law enforcement/security organizations is desirable;
- Experience working with the United Nations is an asset;
- Experience working in diverse country contexts would be an asset.
- Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required;
- Fluency in French, Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese or Russian is desirable.
| Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.(for levels IICA-2, IICA-3, LICA Specialist- 10, LICA Specialist-11, NOC, NOD, P3, P4 and above) |
| Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion. |
| Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles. |
| Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role). |
| Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries. |
| Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements. |
| Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving. |
| Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground. |
Contract type: International Individual Contractor Agreement (IICA) Retainer modality
Contract level: IICA-4
Contract duration: One (1) year with possibility of extension based on performance and funds availability
Duty station: Home based, with deployments to the field
A retainer contract is issued for a period of time during which the services of the individual contractor are required intermittently. The individual contractor agreement on retainer basis will specify a “unit price” per day worked. For budgetary purposes, a monetary cap will be determined when the contract is awarded and issued. Please note that the retainer contract will not provide for a minimum, and payment will be made only after completion of work
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
- Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.
- UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce.
- Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.
- We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process. If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post.
- For retainer contracts, you must complete a few Mandatory Courses (they take around 4 hours to complete) in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. For more information on a retainer contract here.
- All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.
- It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Consultant to support the Ministry of Sports and Youth in preparing the Final Report 2018-2021 and preparing Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the new Strategy 2023-27
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, results.
Background and Context:
Sport is any physical activity – participative, casual, organized or competitive, either rule-bound or unstructured – that includes a form of active play, active recreation, or game. Sport is not restricted to nationally recognized activities, such as those with professional leagues, and equally includes indigenous games and sports. Since the year 2000, UNICEF has advocated for the role of sport, recreation and play in child development from early childhood to adolescence. During the initial stages of UNICEF’s involvement in the Sports for Development field, multiple potential benefits of sport were verified by research including: better health; reduced stress and depression; improved confidence and self-esteem; improved learning and academic performance; reduced likelihood of smoking and illicit drug use; and reduced crime.
Sport is a powerful tool for involving all children – including the most marginalized and vulnerable – in group activities from an early age. UNICEF research shows that participation in sport improves children’s educational attainment and skills development including empowerment, leadership and self-esteem – contributing to their overall well-being and future prospects.
In 2012. the Government of Montenegro adopted the National Programme for the Development of Sport 2012-2016 as well as action plans for its implementation. In 2016, the Government established the Ministry of Sports – an institution with the goal of being consistently committed to improving the situation in the field of sports through normative, institutional and financial activities carried out in various segments of the sports field. One of its first activities was the Report on the Implementation of the National Programme for the Development of Sport.
The current Law on Sport was adopted by the Parliament in 2018, and later amended in November 2021. Additionally, with the Law on Sport in 2018, the Ministry developed the Strategy for the Development of Sport 2018-2021. The Strategy defines the goals and priorities of sports development and determines the organizational, administrative and other measures for their realization. The strategy contains, in particular: analysis of the situation in the field of sports; the basic principles on which the development of sports in Montenegro is based; the goals of sports development, as well as the bearers of the realization of those goals; the content and scope of activities for the realization of the set sports and development goals; and the Strategy implementation plan.
Since the current Strategy ended in 2021, a number of activities need to be taken in preparation of the development of a new strategy, including the analysis of the implementation of previous strategy, consultations with decision makers, and other key stakeholders etc.
With the Strategy expiration at the end of 2021, the Ministry of Sports and Youth agreed with UNICEF to hire a consultant to support the Ministry in preparing the report for the Strategy. As per government policy development methodology, the Ministry needs to develop a report on the implementation of the previous strategy. Therefore, UNCIEF seeks to recruit a National Consultant to develop a Report on the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Sport 2018-2021 and proposal of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the new Strategy of Development of Sport 2023-2027.
Within the scope of this consultancy the national expert is expected to work jointly with the UNICEF office, the national consultant working on the evaluation of the Strategy, and the the Ministry of Sports and Youth as the main beneficiary.
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Purpose and Objectives:
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a report on the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Sport 2018-2021. The consultant is also expected to use the obtained information to prepare the proposal of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the new Strategy for the Development of Sport. Both of the deliverables should be based on the government Methodology for developing policies, drafting and monitoring the implementation of strategic documents.
More specifically, the objectives of the assignment will be the following:
1. Preparation of the Final Report on the implementation of the Strategy for the Development of Sport 2018-2021, based on the the Government Methodology (pages 88-90) for developing policies, drafting and monitoring the implementation of strategic documents
2. Preparation of the proposal of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for the new Strategy for the Development of Sport, in compliance with the Governmental Methodology for the preparation of strategic documents. The Plan should include:
a. Mechanisms for monitoring of implementation of measures and activities defined by the Strategy.
b. Clear indicators of performance, impact and results, based on the proposed goals, measures and activities, including indicators passport.
c. Clear mechanisms for monitoring the fulfilment of the set of indicators of performance and impact, which represent monitoring methods of the realisation of the goals (strategic and operational).
d. Methods of measuring the effects of implemented activities and the degree of fulfilment of the goals.
The primary beneficiary of this assignment will be the Ministry of Sports and Youth and other relevant Ministries, national and local bodies with responsibilities in the domain of sport policy development and implementation. Secondary users will be the UNICEF Montenegro CO.
The consultant is expected to complete tasks further defined in the section below - “Work Assignment Overview”. Deliverables should be produced in Montenegrin. UNICEF Country Offices will organize translation and interpretation in English if deemed necessary by stakeholders involved in process.
| Work Assignment Overview Tasks/Milestone: | Deliverables/Outputs: | Timeline |
| Prepare report on the implementation of the Strategy for Sport Development 2018-2021, in compliance with the Methodology for developing policies, drafting and monitoring the implementation of strategic documents following guidelines defined by the Government Methodology for Preparing Strategical Documents). | Report presented. | By May 3 |
| Preparation of the Monitoring and Evaluation Plan of the new Strategy for the Sport Development 2023-2027, in compliance with the Governmental Methodology for the preparation of strategic documents. | M&E plan presented. | By May 15 |
| Preparation of a PPT presentation (approved and accepted by UNICEF), outlining the major finding of the report and presenting the basics of the M&E plan. The presentation will be presented to partners at UNICEF and the Ministry of Sports and Youth. | Presentation delivered | By May 26 |
- A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in sports, education, government policy and development.
- At least 3 years of experience in research, development, monitoring and analysis in the areas of sports policy and sports development or related government policy and strategies.
- Familiarity with the context of Montenegro in particular with sports policy, sports environment and related legislation.
- Previous work experience with UN/UNICEF or other international organization will be considered as an advantage.
- Fluency in Montenegrin and English is required.
- Excellent writing skills, presentation skills, strong strategic and analytical skills.
- Capacity to research, evaluate and synthesize information.
- Having a public policy evaluator license is a very strong asset.
- Ability to present data in an interesting, engaging and effective way.
- Ability to work with different stakeholders.
- Demonstrates tact and high sense of responsibility and discretion.
- Demonstrates integrity and high ethical standards.
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.
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RFP9181581 Servicio de Consultoría en asistencia técnica de servicios de Protección y jurídica, Salud Mental para la protección a la infancia en Baja California para UNICEF MÉXICO
Contexto
México es un país de origen, tránsito, destino y retorno de niñas, niños y adolescentes (NNA) en situación de migración, lo cual representa grandes desafíos para la garantía de los derechos de la niñez y adolescencia. En este contexto, Tijuana, como una ciudad fronteriza, es espacio de tránsito, destino y punto de retorno de NNA y familias migrantes, provenientes principalmente de países como El Salvador, Guatemala y Honduras. Así mismo, es una ciudad receptora del flujo migratorio de personas provenientes de Haití, Cuba y algunos países del continente africano. Paulatinamente, también ha incrementado la presencia de población mexicana desplazada, que se ha visto forzada a salir de sus comunidades huyendo del crimen organizado, la violencia familiar y la pobreza extrema, conformada principalmente por NNA y familias que han sido víctimas directas e indirectas de la violencia.
En tal virtud, existen evidentes retos para implementar acciones de protección integral en favor de niñas, niños, adolescentes y sus familias que se encuentran en situación de movilidad humana, y en consideración al área de oportunidad que esto representa para las organizaciones de sociedad civil, comunidad y autoridades; resulta indispensable apoyar las actuaciones de los actores clave para que los niños, niñas, adolescentes y sus familias pueden acceder a mecanismos de protección especial, modalidades de cuidado adecuado, fortalecer la coordinación interinstitucional e intersectorial y prevenir nuevas afectaciones a la salud mental y bienestar, tanto en la población en movilidad humana como en las comunidades receptoras. Por tal razón, UNICEF acompaña la generación de estrategias que facilitan la coordinación entre actores clave, tal y como se encuentra enmarcado en la Ruta de Protección Integral para NNA en situación de migración, solicitantes de la condición de refugiado y refugiados.
En ese sentido, se ha podido verificar que si bien, la Procuraduría de Protección NNAs en Baja California, en particular la Subprocuraduría de protección de NNA en Tijuana, Mexicali, así como la Procuraduría de Protección de Sonora, junto con las demás instituciones ha realizado acciones diversas, aún resulta indispensable acompañar los procesos de fortalecimiento de las autoridades, organismos internacionales, organizaciones de sociedad civil y sociedad en general, para generar homologación en procesos de detección, derivación y coordinación para la atención, así como la respuesta integral para la protección de los derechos de NNAs.
Resultados esperados
Contribuir en el proceso de generación de información sobre las condiciones en las que operan las autoridades y su manera de articular en favor de niñas, niños, adolescentes y sus cuidadores, que se encuentren albergados en espacios de alojamiento temporal de la sociedad civil o de las autoridades.
Se espera que, con el apoyo brindado a través de la presente asistencia técnica, la Oficina de UNICEF México pueda apoyar técnica y operativamente la respuesta de protección infantil y la derivación de casos de alta vulnerabilidad a las Procuradurías de protección de NNA ante las diversas situaciones que han incrementado los distintos flujos migratorios y otras situaciones de vulnerabilidad que se presenten como las relacionadas con la no detención de NNA acompañados. Esto incluye el apoyo en la operativización y acompañamiento en la detección y canalización oportunas a las autoridades o instituciones correspondientes a niñas, niños y adolescentes en situación de cualquier tipo de vulnerabilidad, como lo es la situación de migración, acorde a las necesidades.
Principales actividades
Perfil requerido
Los Costos Unitarios deben de respetar los porcentajes previamente leídos en la sección de entregables
Criterios de evaluación
Una vez seleccionados los candidatos que cuenten con los criterios mencionados, se procederá a realizar la evaluación de acuerdo con la siguiente escala de valores:
Perfil tecnico 20%
Propuesta tecnica 50%
Las/os oferentes deberán asegurar al menos 49 puntos % de los 70 puntos % posibles en la valoración técnica para proceder a la entrevista y a la evaluación de su propuesta económica.
El 30% de la evaluación económica se asignará a la propuesta más baja, al resto de las evaluaciones económicas se les asignará un % inversamente proporcional al precio más bajo. La propuesta económica deberá desagregar el costo de cada entregable, así como el costo de los viajes (transporte y estancia) previstos en la consultoría.
Se asignará la Consultoría a él/la candidata/o que obtenga la mejor calificación global de la suma de ambas evaluaciones (técnica y económica)
- Monitorear, en acompañamiento con los socios implementadores de UNICEF, en particular con los Equipos Multidisciplinarios, espacios de alojamiento que reciben a población migrante, públicos y privados; para diagnosticar la situación de niñas, niños, adolescentes y familias
- Fortalecer, a través de propuestas operativas de implementación de la Ruta de Protección Integral, las capacidades institucionales de contrapartes de UNICEF en Baja California, a través del acompañamiento, asistencia técnica y fortalecimiento de capacidades.
- Aportar en el desarrollo de contenidos, facilitación y sistematización de talleres/actividades de fortalecimiento de capacidades, en concordancia con la planificación de la oficina.
- Preparar actualizaciones y reportes situacionales relevantes a las condiciones de implementación de la Ruta de Protección integral en favor de niños, niñas y adolescentes en movilidad humana o en situación de vulnerabilidad; que incluyan recomendaciones y oportunidades de articulación programática.
| Mes | Noches | Lugar |
| Abril | 2 | Mexicali |
| Mayo | 2 | Hermosillo-Nogales |
| Mayo | 2 | Mexicali |
| Junio | 2 | Hermosillo-Nogales |
| Junio | 2 | Mexicali |
- Solo se aceptarán propuestas de personas físicas, no morales.
- Licenciaturas en Ciencias Sociales (psicología, sociología, derecho, relaciones internacionales), Humanidades u otras carreras afines. Se valorará como una ventaja contar con posgrado en áreas afines a la presente convocatoria: derechos humanos, derechos de la infancia y/o políticas públicas. Al menos cinco años de experiencia laboral relevante a nivel nacional y/o internacional en materia de protección de la infancia en particular en temas de salud mental y apoyo psicosocial, incluida la experiencia laboral internacional y sobre el terreno.
- Experiencia en desarrollo de proyectos de protección integral, enfoque de género, infancias, atención directa a NNA, familias, comunidad y poblaciones en contextos de vulnerabilidad.
- Se considera una ventaja, contar con antecedentes y experiencia con la programación de emergencias es una ventaja, sobre todo al norte de México (por sus particularidades contextuales). Deseable mas no indispensable
- Fluidez en español y en inglés.
- El consultor/a trabajará/residirá en la ciudad de Tijuana
- El consultor/a deberá contar con seguro de gastos médicos propios
- La consultoría estará bajo la supervisión de la Oficial Nacional de Protección y el jefe de oficina de UNICEF Tijuana
- El/la consultor/a debe contar con equipo de cómputo propio
- La supervisión será permanente vía correo electrónico, teléfono u otros medios electrónicos disponibles, con reuniones periódicas para revisar los avances.
- La información generada en la consultoría será propiedad de UNICEF.
- El trabajo deberá llevarse a cabo fuera de las instalaciones de UNICEF
- Deberá presentar una factura y/o recibo de honorarios (sin retenciones) para el pago
- Los gastos de traslado, alojamiento y alimentación en Tijuana u otras ciudades correrán por cuenta de la/el consultor
- Calidad de todos los productos de acuerdo con su contenido técnico;
- La redacción en español lógica, clara y concisa;
- Todos los productos deberán estar alineados con los principios emanados de la Convención sobre los Derechos del Niño y con enfoque de derechos;
- Puntualidad en la entrega de todos productos.
- CV actualizado donde demuestren explícitamente los requisitos del perfil de acuerdo con la presente convocatoria. Los CV deben incluir tres referencias laborales (nombre, mail y teléfono de contacto), de preferencia, de experiencias laborales afines a la convocatoria o se pueden enviar en documento aparte las referencias.
- Enviar una muestra de un documento escrito previamente, puede ser un manual, iniciativa legislativa de su autoría (publicado o no), que demuestre la experiencia solicitada en asistencia técnica, incidencia y/o asesoría legislativa. de preferencia en los temas relacionados con la convocatoria: derechos humanos, migración, niñez y/o género.
- Nota técnica (máximo 10 páginas), con una propuesta de plan de trabajo que incluya marco teórico-conceptual, metodología y cronograma de trabajo, así como cualquier otro elemento necesario para el desarrollo de la consultoría. La nota técnica será examinada por el comité de selección junto con la información sobre la experiencia y competencias técnicas de las personas candidatas.
- Se pretende tener un desglose de costos lo más detallado posible.
- La Propuesta comercial deberá ser presentada por El Proveedor en el formato de su representada, indicando el COSTO POR ENTREGABLE, así como el breakdown y explicación de la propuesta, firmada y en hoja membretada.
- Sus costos deben considerar todos los gastos del proyecto.
- Sin IVA y/o impuestos.
- Los costos deberán ser fijos por todo el proyecto.
- Presentar su propuesta en Pesos Mexicanos, en caso de ser consultor(a) extranjero(a), deberá enviar su oferta en dólares americanos.
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Diagnóstico de la coordinación interinstitucional de servicios públicos y privados a nivel multisectorial relativo a la operativización de la Ruta de Protección Integral para niñas, niños y adolescentes y sus familias que radican o transitan por el estado, a través de:
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Supply & Logistics Associate, GS-6/TA, Athens, Greece #124207 (364 Days)
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, dedication
UNICEF Greece Country Office was established in 2020. This confers the full mandate of UNICEF to Greece, which is to provide assistance to member states to fulfill their obligations to children under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), which Greece ratified in 1993. As such, the UNICEF Greece Country Office is expanding its support to all state institutions that have a role in ensuring all two million children in the country can fully enjoy their rights. To date, UNICEF is engaging with counterparts including the Ministries of Labor and Social Affairs, Education, Migration, Justice, Interior, Development and Investments, on issues including foster care and deinstitutionalization, inclusive education, youth skills and employability, as well as exploring options to ensure the availability of increased financing for children in the years ahead.
How can you make a difference?
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
The Supply and Logistics Associate performs highly skilled work on UNICEF supply chains, and manages the more complex cases and client requests, which frequently requires the evaluation of difficult situations and adaptation of procedures and processes to resolve such cases. This is the senior GS level for specialized supply chain work and requires advanced specialized knowledge acquired through formal training and experience.
The function is characterized as highly independent and provides opportunities for Associates to lead and carry out responsibility for end-to-end supply chain management from the beginning to the end of the process and provide input into the design and development of improved supply chain services and delivery mechanisms.
The incumbent may supervise lower-level GS staff.
Supply Chain Service Delivery and Response
The children’s champion will provide Supply and Logistic services to internal and external partners for the purposes of ALL CHILDREN IN EDUCATION (ACE) and specifically:
- Planning
- Procurement/contracting
- In-country logistics
- Warehousing and inventory management
- Alternative delivery mechanisms and procurement services
- Other duties/responsibilities
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Completion of secondary education is required, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to supply chain, business administration, contract/commercial law, or another relevant technical field.
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An accredited certification in Supply and Logistics will be considered an asset.
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A minimum of 6 years of relevant administrative experience in supply chain management or a commercial context is required.
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Understanding of development and humanitarian work is an advantage.
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Working experience with UN and Public Procurement supply and logistics processes is considered an asset
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Previous experience with SAP ERP is considered an asset
- Fluency in English and Greek is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is an asset.
3 hours ago
TA – Procurement Assistant (GS5), Buenos Aires, Argentina #00124278 [Temp Appointment – 1 year]
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, Care
How can you make a difference?
The Supply and Logistics Assistant is responsible for assisting the uninterrupted supply of affordable and good quality supplies and services, adapted to the particular context and through compliance with UNICEF’s policies, procedures and ethics standards.
Supply Chain Service Delivery and Response
Procurement/contracting:
- Provide input to the formulation of the annual Supply Plan. Conduct data review and analysis for category management and assist in the development of procurement strategies. Support market research in relevant areas for UNICEF and assist in gathering evidence on the best approaches to sustainable and best value for money procurement.
- Where relevant, support product innovation and market shaping initiatives for specific categories of supplies and services providing relevant data.
- Liaise with colleagues from respective programme sections in planning procurement and contracting initiatives, supporting development of relevant specifications, terms of reference, and logistics arrangements and timelines. From lessons learnt, contribute with good practices to strengthen sustainability of supply chains.
- Prepares documentation for the establishment of Long Term Arrangements (LTAs) and act on specific procurement requisitions as might be required. Prepare and process Request for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations to Bid (ITBs) and Requests for Proposals (RFPs), as might be requested by the Supervisor. Assists with bid openings, and technical and financial analysis of offers as might be required. Conduct clarifications with suppliers.
- Prepare requests for award including submissions to Contract Review Committee. Prepare purchase orders and contracts in SAP (ERP – Enterprise Resource Planning system), and submit for relevant approvals, ensuring completeness of documentation in UNICEF systems.
- Keep stakeholders/partners informed on the progress of procurement processes. Liaise with suppliers, ensuring timely follow-up on delivery schedules Implement appropriate vendor management practices e.g. supply performance reviews.
- Regularly monitor dashboard reports and coordinate to ensure necessary supply action is taken in a timely manner in support of UNICEF Programmes.
- Regularly extract reports on the status of the existing LTAs, contracts, Purchase Orders (POs) and take necessary action in coordination with the relevant Programme.
- Conduct local market surveys on ongoing and regular basis for identification of potential suppliers to procure the goods and services at competitive costs.
- Consultants Focal Point. Prepares documentation for the establishment of Long-Term Arrangements (LTAs) and service contracts with consultants.
- Ensures continuous availability of data related to procurement, including forecasting, requisitions received, orders placed, incoming goods, actual delivery schedules. Prepares periodic reports, and ad-hoc reports as needed.
- Support assessment of and collaboration with implementing partners including civil society, for establishment of Programme Cooperation Agreements (PCAs), and monitoring of supply components under Harmonized Approach to Cash Transfers (HACT).
- Assist in activities that lead to building partnerships and collaborative relations with UN organizations to support harmonized and collaborative procurement and logistics arrangements.
- Support Procurement Services (PS) transactions and projects in collaboration with programme sections and UNICEF Supply Division (SD). As appropriate, support partners on forecasting and costing of PS-channel supplies. Monitor the submission of requests, PS cost estimates, Purchase Orders (POs) and/or Copenhagen Warehouse Stock Transfer Orders on PS Sales Orders. Follow up with SD and UNICEF freight forwarders as needed on timely delivery/shipment of PS orders. Support communications and follow up with programme colleagues and partners regarding partnership requests and negotiations as required.
- Maintain up-to-date files for all Procurement Service transactions, including a system for monitoring the various stages of each transaction.
- Monitor the incoming pipeline of PS shipments. If required based on the division of responsibilities agreed in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cost Estimate (CE), assist the arrival, customs clearance, storage, packing and in-country distribution of PS commodities to the agreed delivery point.
3 hours ago
Consultoría Nacional para Asistencia técnica de Comunicación para proyectos “Educación de Calidad para niños y niñas fuera de la escuela” y “Libros de textos digitales, Asuncion, Paraguay, 12 meses de duración
UNICEF trabaja en algunos de los lugares más difíciles del mundo para llegar a los niños más desfavorecidos del mundo. Para salvar sus vidas. Para defender sus derechos. Para ayudarles a desarrollar su potencial.
En 190 países y territorios, trabajamos para cada niño, en todas partes, todos los días, para construir un mundo mejor para todos.
Y nunca nos rendimos.
Para Cada Niño/a, Derechos
Contar con un consultor/a para implementar dos estrategias de comunicación que permitan facilitar el logro de los objetivos de los proyectos “Educación de calidad para niños y niñas fuera de la escuela” y “Libros de textos digitales accesibles”.
¿Cómo puedes hacer la diferencia?
Alcance del trabajo: El Ministerio de Educación y Ciencias (MEC), la Oficina de la Primera Dama, el Fondo de las Naciones Unidas para la Infancia (UNICEF), y la fundación Education Above All mediante su programa Educate A Child implementan en Paraguay el proyecto “Educación de Calidad para Niños y Niñas Fuera de la Escuela” que buscará que 30.000 niños y niñas paraguayos vuelvan a la escuela. El proyecto llegará a unos 30.000 niños y niñas de la educación escolar básica que abandonaron la escuela en los departamentos de Central, Alto Paraná, Itapúa, San Pedro, Caaguazú y Concepción, que serán beneficiados por una serie de acciones que involucran capacitación docente, refuerzo escolar, trabajo con las comunidades, las familias y gobiernos locales para que aquellos que están fuera del sistema educativo puedan retornar a las aulas. Asimismo, contempla el uso de tecnología como medio para acelerar y recuperar los aprendizajes. De igual forma, UNICEF está apoyando al Ministerio de Educación y Ciencias en diversos proyectos y programas. En línea con la resolución ministerial No. 31561 que dispone que los textos licitados cuenten con soporte digital editables para personas con discapacidad e iniciar el proceso de desarrollo de capacidades locales en la producción de libros de texto en diseño universal de aprendizaje (DUA). El libro de texto, como uno de los medios de aprendizaje vinculado a las medidas instrumentales de acceso al aprendizaje, debería ser considerado también en formatos diversos y flexibles a las destrezas y posibilidades de cada estudiante. El Diseño Universal para el Aprendizaje (DUA), busca mejorar la accesibilidad (tanto en la información, percepción, como la expresión y los aspectos emocionales del aprendizaje) y mantener las altas expectativas respecto a los estudiantes, brindándoles oportunidades de aprender y responder de diferentes maneras. UNICEF y sus socios han avanzado en una experiencia que propicie una solución digital innovadora-denominada Libros de textos digitales accesibles para estudiantes con y sin discapacidad- donde este libro de texto es una herramienta que permite a todos los estudiantes de acceder a la información en formatos alternativos. Estas dos iniciativas convegen en la implementación de la estrategia pedagógica ERA (espacio de refuerzo de aprendizajes) como programa de aprendizaje alternativo para los niños y niñas que vuelven a la escuela. Para ello, se utilizarán los materiales elaborados en el marco del proyecto de libros de textos digitales como insumos para la implementación de ERA. Tareas Esperadas: Difusión de acciones a audiencias amplias y donantes.- Coordinación e implementación del Plan de Comunicación del Proyecto Niños fuera de la Escuela. Incluyendo acciones de comunicación específicas, tales como campaña de matriculación.
- Coberturas periodísticas en el terreno y producción de 03 historias de vida en el año para el proyecto de Educación de calidad para niños y niñas fuera de la escuela y al menos 02 historias de vida para la iniciativa de Libros de textos digitales accesibles.
- Gestión de permisos para uso de imágenes.
- Gestión y acompañamiento de coberturas audiovisuales.
- Materiales audiovisuales, escritos y 06 foto-reportajes para distintas plataformas y medios institucionales para Educación de calidad para niños y niñas fuera de la escuela
- Gestión de 02 jornadas de grabación de audiovisual y fotografías de jornada de testeo y entrevistados/as en el marco del proyecto Libros de Textos Digitales.
- Asesoramiento sobre estrategias de medios para dar visibilidad a los proyectos Educación de calidad para niños y niñas fuera de la escuela y Libros de textos digitales accesibles
- Resumen de noticias sobre ambas iniciativas que aparezcan en medios.
- Organización de eventos de prensa, virtuales y presenciales.
- Redacción y edición de comunicados de prensa, dossiers y Q&A.
- Gestión de entrevistas en medios de comunicación.
- Asesoramiento estratégico en cuanto a contenidos editoriales vinculados a los proyectos Educación de calidad para niños y niñas fuera de la escuela y Libros de textos digitales accesibles.
- Coordinación de la revisión editorial de los contenidos, coordinación de la corrección de estilo, ortográfica y gramatical.
- Revisión de materiales producidos por aliados y contrapartes de los proyectos.
- Desarrollo de contenidos instituciones como informe final de actividades de los proyectos.
- Redacción de guiones para videos y orientación técnica en la producción de audiovisuales del proyecto Libros de textos digitales accesibles.
- Facilitar contenidos para la página web de UNICEF Paraguay, HQ (oficina de Ginebra) y de la Fundación EAA.
- Facilitar contenidos para boletines periódicos de la oficina de país de UNICEF.
- Proponer feeds y contenidos a ser validados con la Fundación EAA, a través de la oficina de Ginebra de UNICEF. Estos contenidos serán difundidos, también en redes de la oficina de UNICEF Paraguay, una vez aprobados.
- Elaborar contenidos y Feeds para iniciativa Libros de textos digitales accesibles. Noticias publicadas y/o espacios de radio concretados para dar a conocer los proyectos.
- Recabar información sobre alcance de acciones en medios y redes sociales de los proyectos.
- Dar seguimiento al cumplimiento de metas y de los indicadores.
- Realizar reportes mensuales de actividades y su alcance.
- Informe final.
- Preparar detalle de requerimientos técnicos en caso de necesidad de contratación de algún servicio o proveedor. Ej.: impresiones o producciones audiovisuales.
- Coordinación del proveedor en cuanto a la entrega de productos o del servicio.
- Apoyo a la realización de eventos programáticos.
- Se requiren viajes a los departamentos de Central, Itapua, San Pedro, Concepcion, Alto Parana y Caaguazu. Se preven al menos 3 viajes de dos jornadas laborales en cada departamento (por viaje) durante la vigencia del contrato. Mas detalles seran definidos de acuerdo a los hitos comunicables que identificaremos durante la ejecucion de los proyectos.
- Es requisito excluyente incluir los gastos de movilidad y viajes en la propuesta.
- Es requisito excluyente incluir los gastos de movilidad y viajes en la propuesta.
- La persona que realizará la consultoría debe ser Profesional en Ciencias de la Comunicación con experiencia en asistencia y asesoramiento a organizaciones internacionales o no gubernamentales.
- Contar con título de grado universitario.
- Experiencia de trabajo mayor a 5 años en consultorías para organizaciones sociales, organismos internacionales.
- Experiencia de trabajo en consultoría o asesoría a organización que promueven los Derechos del Niño o UNICEF.
- Experiencia en la elaboración, implementación y coordinación de planes de comunicación.
- Dominio escrito y oral del idioma inglés.
3 hours ago