NGO JOBS

Organization: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe
Country: Poland
Closing date: 27 Feb 2014

Background

The Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR) is the principal institution of the OSCE responsible for the human dimension. ODIHR is active throughout the OSCE area in the fields of election observation, democratic development, human rights, tolerance and non-discrimination, and the rule of law. ODIHR’s assistance projects and other activities are implemented in participating States in accordance with ODIHR’s mandate.

The Office’s democratization activities include the following thematic areas: rule of law, democratic governance and gender, migration and freedom of movement, and legislative support. The ODIHR implements targeted assistance programmes facilitating and enhancing participating states’ compliance with OSCE commitments towards the development of democratic structures.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Chief, Democratic Governance and Gender Unit, the incumbent performs the following duties:

Identifying, developing, implementing and evaluating specific projects and activities to promote increased participation of women in public and political life, in line with the tasks assigned to the ODIHR in the OSCE Action Plan for the Promotion of Gender Equality, to foster equality between women and men and to increase the level of compliance of domestic policies with international instruments for the promotion and protection of women’s rights;Analyzing and monitoring public policy, legislation and OSCE participating States practices affecting areas of gender equality, women’s rights and other human dimension activities to identify areas where improvement/remedial action is required;Designing assistance programmes aimed at facilitating implementation and assessment of national strategies and action plans on measures to promote gender equality and gender-mainstreaming;Identifying and evaluating means to advance the equality of women and men through OSCE ODIHR’s technical assistance programmes;Co-ordinating and working with other ODIHR Units and Departments, the OSCE Senior Adviser on Gender Issues at the OSCE Secretariat as well as gender focal points in the OSCE field operations;Representing the ODIHR at international conferences and meetings on women’s political participation and gender equality issues;Reporting to the ODIHR management and, as required, to the ODIHR partners and donors on the progress in implementation of the projects and activities conducted in the field of women’s political participation and gender equality;Performing other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Qualifications

University degree in law, sociology, social and political science, gender studies, public administration or another related field; a relevant Master’s degree would be highly desirable;Six years of increasingly responsible related professional experience in government, an international organization or an NGO of which three years at the international level;Proven experience in designing, planning and implementing project activities that support gender equality and promote equal participation of women and men in public affairs; demonstrated experience in project management;Good understanding of the international environment in which gender related activities, democratisation and electoral processes are being discussed, promoted and implemented as well as an excellent knowledge of the functioning of international institutions and bodies entrusted with the task of promoting and overseeing the implementation of gender-related treaties, conventions and other instruments;Political intuition and tact with ability to advise high-level officials; organizational, networking and strong analytical and drafting skills; resourcefulness, initiative and maturity of judgement;Ability to work with minimum supervision. Experience in working as part of a team would be highly desirable;Professional fluency in English, with excellent communication and drafting skills; knowledge of other OSCE working languages, especially Russian would be an asset;Ability to work with people of different nationalities, religions and cultural backgrounds;Demonstrated gender awareness and sensitivity, and an ability to integrate a gender perspective into tasks and activities.

Remuneration Package

Monthly remuneration, subject to social security deductions as well as monthly changes of the post adjustment multiplier and exchange rate, is approximately EUR 4,950 (single rate) and approximately EUR 5,300 (dependency rate). OSCE salaries are exempt from taxation in Poland.

Social security will include participation in the Vanbreda International medical insurance scheme and OSCE Provident Fund maintained by the OSCE. The Organization contributes an amount equivalent to 15% of the employee's salary to this Fund and the employee contributes 7.5%. Other allowances and benefits are similar to those offered under the United Nations Common System.

How to apply:

How To Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please use the OSCE's online application link found under http://www.osce.org/employment.

The OSCE retains the discretion to re-advertise the vacancy, to cancel the recruitment, to offer an appointment at a lower grade or to offer an appointment with a modified job description or for a different duration.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Please note that vacancies in the OSCE are open for competition only amongst nationals of participating States, please see http://www.osce.org/who/83.

The OSCE is committed to achieving a better balance of women and men within the Organization. Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

The OSCE is a non-career organization committed to the principle of staff rotation, therefore the maximum period of service in this post is 7 years.

Please be aware that the OSCE does not request payment at any stage of the application and review process.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 23 Oct 2013

Short Service Assignment:Programming in Middle Income Countries and Cross- Sectoral IssuesSupport Consultant

TERMS OF REFERENCE1. Background

UNICEF Programme Division’s Field Engagement Strategy aims to provide timely and effective technical guidance to the field for the achievement of key programmatic results for children. To that end, countries have been grouped in clusters, loosely categorized as “high burden,” “fragile” and “middle income countries” (MICs).

Despite relatively high economic growth, children are still facing severe inequality and social exclusion in MICs which calls for a continued but transformed UNICEF’s role and presence. For this purpose, Programme Division will strengthen its engagement and support for MICs by providing program guidance, platforms for dialogue, and technical support.

1. Purpose of Assignment:
   The purpose of the consultancy is to provide support in the above mentioned area of work. Specifically, the consultancy will contribute to increased understanding of disparities and equity issues in the MICs countries particularly at the subnational level that pose programmatic challenges to UNICEF. It will identify key programme issues in MICS including budgetary investments in programme, institutional capacity and human resource capacity and other similar operational challenges that need to be considered when describing and classifying countries as “middle income’ beyond income status and can help define UNICEF’s programme value added, this should be conducted in close collaboration with other Divisions and with ROs and COs as needed.

The consultancy will also support the knowledge management activities of the MICs cluster. This includes: (i) contribution to knowledge gathering and sharing platform to inform/guide sectoral and cross-cutting programming in MICs; (ii) contribution to the organization, coordination, documentation and dissemination of a webinar series on “Programming in Middle Income Countries” to showcase experiences from various programming areas; (iii) development of a concept note for an innovative approach to document programming initiatives in MICs. and document at least 3 experiences in coordination with ROs and Cos.

1. Duty Station: UNICEF HQ (New York)

2. Major tasks to be accomplished: • Development of a work plan with brief concept and timelines for the completion of the 8-month assignment. • Collate and analyze MICS data from a cross section of programme countries that have achieved middle income status to increase the understanding of disparities and equity issues particularly at the subnational level.• In close collaboration of other Divisions and with ROs and COs as needed collate and analyze from annual reports and country documents, key programme issues in MICS including budgetary investments in programme, institutional capacity and human resource capacity and other similar operational challenges that act as an impediment to the advancement of children’s rights in MICS.
   • Support the establishment of a knowledge gathering and sharing platform to inform/guide sectoral and cross-cutting programming in MICs. • Support the organization, coordination, documenting and dissemination of a webinar series on “Programming in Middle Income Countries” to showcase experiences from various programming areas. • Develop a concept note for an innovative approach to documenting programming initiatives in MICs, and document at least 3 experiences in coordination with ROs and Cos.

3. Deliverables: • Detailed workplan including a broad concept with timelines for deliverables.• Report of findings highlighting inequity profiles and issues. • Report of findings from analysis of budgetary investments in programme, institutional and human resource capacity, highlighting key issues and messages from the field that will serve the purpose of re-think the main features of the “middle-income” category beyond income from a programme perspective.• System to support knowledge gathering and sharing platform set up by end of the second month of the assignment.• Proposed calendar and organization of the 3 discussions by end of the assignment.• Concept note for an innovative approach to document programming initiatives in MICs developed and at least 3 experiences in coordination with ROs and Cos finalized by the end of assignment.

4. Duration/ Deadline: This will initially be an eight-month assignment, with the possibility of review and extension.

5. Qualifications and specialized knowledge, experience and skills required: • Advanced university degree in any of the following: social sciences, public administration, international relations, business administration, public health, education, or other fields related to the work of UNICEF.• Eight years of progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in management, strategic analysis, social development or related field, UNICEF field experience would be an asset.• Proven analytical, research, communication and writing skills.• Proven organizational and coordination skills.• Strong drive for results and ensuring timely delivery of quality products.• Computer skills, including Internet navigation and various office applications.

6. Fees: Fee will be consistent with agreed upon terms set forth in initial contract.

7. Payment Schedule: Payment will be made on a monthly basis upon submission of invoices.

Additional DetailsA physician’s certificate of good health and proof of health insurance coverage must be provided by the selected candidate prior to commencement of work.

General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants / Individual Contractors

1. Legal Status

The individual engaged by UNICEF under this contract as a consultant or individual contractors (the “Contractor”) is engaged in a personal capacity and not as representatives of a Government or of any other entity external to the United Nations. The Contractor is neither a "staff member" under the Staff Regulations of the United Nations and UNICEF policies and procedures nor an "official" for the purpose of the Convention on the Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations, 1946. The Contractor may, however, be afforded the status of "Experts on Mission" in the sense of Section 22 of Article VI of the Convention and the Contractor is required by UNICEF to travel in order to fulfill the requirements of this contract, the Contractor may be issued a United Nations Certificate in accordance with Section 26 of Article VII of the Convention.

1. Obligations

The Contractor shall complete the assignment set out in the Terms of Reference for this contract with due diligence, efficiency and economy, in accordance with generally accepted professional techniques and practices.

The Contractor must respect the impartiality and independence of UNICEF and the United Nations and in connection with this contract must neither seek nor accept instructions from anyone other than UNICEF. During the term of this contract the Contractor must refrain from any conduct that would adversely reflect on UNICEF or the United Nations and must not engage in any activity that is incompatible with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICEF. The Contractor must exercise the utmost discretion in all matters relating to this contract.

In particular, but without limiting the foregoing, the Contractor (a) will conduct him- or herself in a manner consistent with the Standards of Conduct in the International Civil Service; and (b) will comply with the administrative instructions and policies and procedures of UNICE relating to fraud and corruption; information disclosure; use of electronic communication assets; harassment, sexual harassment and abuse of authority; and the requirements set forth in the Secretary General's Bulletin on Special Measures for Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse.
Unless otherwise authorized by the appropriate official in the office concerned, the Contractor must not communicate at any time to the media or to any institution, person, Government or other entity external to UNICEF any information that has not been made public and which has become known to the Contractor by reason of his or her association with UNICEF or the United Nations. The Contractor may not use such information without the written authorization of UNICEF, and shall under no circumstances use such information for his or her private advantage or that of others. These obligations do not lapse upon termination of this contact.

1. Title rights

UNICEF shall be entitled to all property rights, including but not limited to patents, copyrights and trademarks, with regard to material created by the Contractor which bears a direct relation to, or is made in order to perform, this contract. At the request of UNICEF, the Contractor shall assist in securing such property rights and transferring them to UNICEF in compliance with the requirements of the law governing such rights.

1. Travel

If UNICEF determines that the Contractor needs to travel in order to perform this contract, that travel shall be specified in the contract and the Contractor’s travel costs shall be set out in the contract, on the following basis: (a) UNICEF will pay for travel in economy class via the most direct and economical route; provided however that in exceptional circumstances, such as for medical reasons, travel in business class may be approved by UNICEF on a case-by-case basis.
(b) UNICEF will reimburse the Contractor for out-of-pocket expenses associated with such travel by paying an amount equivalent to the daily subsistence allowance that would be paid to staff members undertaking similar travel for official purposes.

1. Statement of good health

Before commencing work, the Contractor must deliver to UNICEF a certified self-statement of good health and to take full responsibility for the accuracy of that statement. In addition, the Contractor must include in this statement of good health (a) confirmation that he or she has been informed regarding inoculations required for him or her to receive, at his or her own cost and from his or her own medical practitioner or other party, for travel to the country or countries to which travel is authorized; and (b) a statement he or she is covered by medical/health insurance and that, if required to travel beyond commuting distance from his or her usual place or residence to UNICEF (other than to duty station(s) with hardship ratings “H” and “A”, a list of which has been provided to the Contractor) the Contractor’s medical/health insurance covers medical evacuations. The Contractor will be responsible for assuming all costs that may be occurred in relation to the statement of good health.

1. Insurance

The Contractor is fully responsible for arranging, at his or her own expense, such life, health and other forms of insurance covering the term of this contract as he or she considers appropriate taking into account, among other things, the requirements of paragraph 5 above. The Contractor is not eligible to participate in the life or health insurance schemes available to UNICEF and United Nations staff members. The responsibility of UNICEF and the United Nations is limited solely to the payment of compensation under the conditions described in paragraph 7 below.

1. Service incurred death, injury or illness

If the Contractor is travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contract, or is performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval, the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate), shall be entitled to compensation from UNICEF in the event of death, injury or illness attributable to the fact that the Contractor was travelling with UNICEF’s prior approval and at UNICEF's expense in order to perform his or her obligations under this contractor, or was performing his or her obligations under this contract in a UNICEF or United Nations office with UNICEF’s approval. Such compensation will be paid through a third party insurance provider retained by UNICEF and shall be capped at the amounts set out in the Administrative Instruction on Individual Consultants and Contractors. Under no circumstances will UNICEF be liable for any other or greater payments to the Contractor (or his or her dependents as appropriate).

1. Arbitration

(a) Any dispute arising out of or, in connection with, this contract shall be resolved through amicable negotiation between the parties.
(b) If the parties are not able to reach agreement after attempting amicable negotiation for a period of thirty (30) days after one party has notified the other of such a dispute, either party may submit the matter to arbitration in accordance with the UNCITRAL procedures within fifteen (15) days thereafter. If neither party submits the matter for arbitration within the specified time the dispute will be deemed resolved to the full satisfaction of both parties. Such arbitration shall take place in New York before a single arbitrator agreed to by both parties; provided however that should the parties be unable to agree on a single arbitrator within thirty days of the request for arbitration, the arbitrator shall be designated by the United Nations Legal Counsel. The decision rendered in the arbitration shall constitute final adjudication of the dispute.

1. Penalties for Underperformance

Payment of fees to the Contractor under this contractor, including each installment or periodic payment (if any), is subject to the Contractor’s full and complete performance of his or her obligations under this contract with regard to such payment to UNICEF’s satisfaction, and UNICEF’s certification to that effect.

1. Termination of Contract

This contract may be terminated by either party before its specified termination date by giving notice in writing to the other party. The period of notice shall be five (5) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a total period of less than two (2) months and ten (10) business days (in the UNICEF office engaging the Contractor) in the case of contracts for a longer period; provided however that in the event of termination on the grounds of impropriety or other misconduct by the Contractor (including but not limited to breach by the Contractor of relevant UNICEF policies, procedures, and administrative instructions), UNICEF shall be entitled to terminate the contract without notice. If this contract is terminated in accordance with this paragraph 10, the Contractor shall be paid on a pro rata basis determined by UNICEF for the actual amount of work performed to UNICEF’s satisfaction at the time of termination. UNICEF will also pay any outstanding reimbursement claims related to travel by the Contractor. Any additional costs incurred by UNICEF resulting from the termination of the contract by either party may be withheld from any amount otherwise due to the Contractor under this paragraph 10.

1. Taxation

UNICEF and the United Nations accept no liability for any taxes, duty or other contribution payable by the consultant and individual contractor on payments made under this contract. Neither UNICEF nor the United Nations will issue a statement of earnings to the consultant and individual contractor

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, CV and P 11 form (which can be downloaded from our website at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/index_53129.html) to pdconsultants@unicef.org with subject line “Programming in Middle Income Countries and Cross- Sectoral Issues Support Consultant” by 23 October 2013. Please indicate your ability, availability and monthly rate to undertake the terms of reference above.Joint applications of two or more individuals will not be accepted

Organization: Fairfood International
Country: Netherlands
Closing date: 12 Aug 2013

Fairfood International is a non-profit, global advocacy group with its head office in Amsterdam and hubs located in several parts of the world. Fairfood International encourages food and beverage companies worldwide to address socio-economic and environmental sustainability issues within their supply chains. Fairfood International envisions a future with a fair and sustainable food system, which is able to feed the world in a way that preserves the environment for future generations, respects human rights and secures a thriving economy for all.

Fairfood International is currently looking for a:
Researcher, Food Issues
Based in Amsterdam

Purpose of the position

Strategically, Fairfood International uses its advocacy interventions to encourage transparency, innovation and change in policies and practices from food & beverage companies. In this, we focus on particular issues in specific countries. To complement and support these specific interventions, the Researcher, Food Issues has responsibility for mapping trends in the food and beverage industry globally and for developing scenarios for the prospects for sustainable farming over the next ten years. This analysis is intended to inform Fairfood International’s strategic decision-making processes and populate our Food Issues Map (for more information, see: http://www.fairfood.org/food-issue-map/)

Department

The Operations Department provides support to the Fairfood International’s other departments and its Board of Directors on operational and strategic issues. The Department consists of experts in the field of Finance, Human Resources, Quality Management, ICT, Legal and Evaluation and Impact Assessment. It is led by the Director of Global Operations, who is a member of the Board of Directors. You will work closely with the Director of Global Operations and with the Senior Manager Evaluation and Impact Assessment.

Your competencies

You are studying at or have graduated from a higher education institution (MA or MSc). Knowledge of the food and beverage industry or a degree related to development studies, agricultural economics, environmental studies, business studies and sustainable development is an asset. You have excellent verbal and written skills in English. Being able to work in other languages is an asset.

As a successful applicant, you are also results-oriented, analytical, quality focused and able to work within agreed deadlines. Furthermore, you are able to work independently, and often flexibly, but are also a team player. You must have affinity with Fairfood International’s goals

What we offer

This is an unpaid position suitable as an internship of 3 or ideally 6 months’ duration during which you will be able to obtain work experience in a fast-growing and professional international sustainability organization. It offers you the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the food industry, campaigning, advocacy and sustainability analysis. You will have the freedom and opportunity to continue developing yourself and achieve tangible results. We value our employees and fully recognize that flexibility in your working hours might be important for you. Work-home travels are reimbursed. We do expect, however, that you will work a minimum of 16 hours a week over a period of three months.

How to apply:

If you recognize yourself in this function, we would like to meet you. Do note that a working permit or other residence permit for The Netherlands is required. Please send your motivation letter and CV to the Senior Manager for Evaluation and Impact Assessment, jeremy.smith@fairfood.org.