NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Kenya
Closing date: 08 May 2014

PURPOSE

The Security Advisor reports to the Representative/Head of Office and maintains a technical line of communication to the next higher level of UNICEF security professional. The Security Advisor is responsible for advising the Representative/Head of Office on their security duties and responsibilities in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems. The Security Advisor manages, on behalf of the Representative/Head of Office, security activities in support of the Country/Area and provides independent security advice on UNICEF operations within the Country/Area.

KEY EXPECTED RESULTS

1. Advise the Representative/Head of Office in the execution of the Representative/Head of Office duties with regard to maintaining the safety and security of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises and assets in the Country/Area in accordance with UN and UNICEF Security Management Systems.
2. Monitor the security situation within their area of responsibility and provide the Representative/Head of Office, next higher level of UNICEF security professional and OSC with independent analysis of emerging security threats to UNICEF personnel and eligible family members, premises and assets.
3. Monitor and report to the Representative/Head of Office, next higher level of UNICEF security professional and OSC on security compliance for their area of responsibility.
4. Conduct security assessments within their area of responsibility as required in support of UNICEF operations.
5. Provide technical oversight and guidance for all UNICEF security personnel in their area of responsibility.
6. Provide technical oversight for all UNICEF contracted security providers for their area of responsibility.
7. Manage, on behalf of the Representative/Head of Office, security activities in support of UNICEF operations.
8. Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality regarding UNICEF security matters.
9. Ensure that UNICEF personnel are kept informed of matters affecting their security.
10. Prepare, maintain and update UNICEF security documentation including contingency plans for their area of responsibility.
11. Obtain updated lists of UNICEF personnel and eligible family members from HR for their area of responsibility and submit a copy to UNDSS and OPSCEN.
12. Participate, coordinate and/or undertake security risk management for all locations in their area of responsibility where UNICEF personnel and eligible family members are present and facilitate the implementation of recommended mitigating measures.
13. Coordinate, as required by UNICEF and UNSMS policy, for eligible family members of internationally recruited personnel serving elsewhere, who are living in the area of responsibility, the same security provisions as for those eligible family members of international personnel serving at that duty station.
14. Coordinate with the next higher level of UNICEF security professional and the OSC when the Country/Field Office in their area of responsibility is hiring a temporary Security Advisor.
15. Participate in and provide security inputs to UNICEF operational and programme planning.
16. Inform UNICEF personnel of the actions to take in the event of any emergency in accordance with the Country/Area Security Plan.
17. Submit an SIR on behalf of the Country/Field Office for all security incidents in involving UNICEF personnel, premises or assets to UNDSS and OPSCEN.
18. Conduct security surveys of International personnel residences in accordance with the Country MORSS.
19. oordinate with UNDSS to ensure all UNICEF personnel and eligible family members receive a security briefing upon initial arrival in Country/Area.
20. Coordinate with UNDSS to ensure all UNICEF personnel undertake all mandatory security training and participate in all security related contingency exercises.
21. Report all instances of non-compliance with security policies, practices and procedures in their area of responsibility to the Representative/Head of Office.
22. Provide the next higher level of UNICEF security and the OSC with mandatory reports in accordance with UNICEF security reporting guidelines.
23. Provide advice on technical security requirements contained in the Security Plan, MOSS, MORSS and other relevant security policies, and monitor their implementation for their area of responsibility.
24. Coordinate, as appropriate, with relevant technical entities to ensure an effective and functioning communications system for security management within UNICEF that this is fully integrated into the Emergency Communications System for their area of responsibility.
25. Ensure that security collaboration with NGOs working as implementing partners with UNICEF is undertaken, in coordination with UNDSS, and using the framework of Saving Lives Together (SLT) policies in their area of responsibility..
26. Attend as an observer, all SMT/ASMT meetings and assist UNDSS as appropriate.
27. Participate as a member of the security coordination cell established by UNDSS.
28. Establish contact across their area of responsibility with all UNSMS Organizations and applicable NGOs security advisors.
29. Establish contact across their area of responsibility with all relevant local authorities as appropriate.
30. Coordinate with UNDSS and conduct relevant security risk assessments for UNICEF in their area of responsibility.
31. Coordinate with UNDSS in the preparation, maintenance and updating of relevant security and contingency plans for UNICEF in their area of responsibility.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Education: Advanced university degree or equivalent in Security Risk Management, Political Science, Military Science, Law Enforcement, Law or related area.
   * Substantial qualifying experience and training may be considered in lieu of the advanced university degree.
2. Work Experience: A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in security risk management at least 3 years of which should be at the senior officer, senior management or UN professional level. Demonstrated international security management experience and understanding of the United Nations Security Management System is highly desirable.
3. Language Proficiency: Fluency in English (verbal and written) is essential. Good written and spoken skills in the language of the humanitarian operation and knowledge of another UN language are an asset.

COMPETENCIES

Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and Inclusion
• Integrity

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Working with People
• Drive for results

Functional Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Relating and Networking
• Applying Technical Expertise
• Analyzing
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks

REMARKS

The successful candidate for this emergency recruitment MUST be available to commence work within 31 days of receiving an offer.

How to apply:

If you would like to make an active and lasting contribution to build a better world for children, please apply to the link no later than 8 May 2014.

If you have not yet registered with UNICEF Employment, please click on the link below and complete the Registration form.

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

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: Egypt
Closing date: 31 Jul 2014

Description

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) is an international development program that promotes the rule of law by working with in-country partners to build sustainable institutions and societies that deliver justice, foster economic opportunity and ensure respect for human dignity. In collaboration with our in-country partners—including judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice, and human rights and civil society organizations—we design programs that are responsive to local needs and that prioritize sustainable solutions to pressing rule of law challenges. ABA ROLI has roughly 700 professional staff working in the United States and abroad, including a cadre of short- and long-term volunteers and legal specialists, who in fiscal year 2013 alone contributed $3.9 million in pro bono assistance.

Summary

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks a Judicial Education Advisor to support a significant initiative focusing on judicial education. Key responsibilities will include helping project partners strengthen institutional capacity for administering educational programs and develop and implement curricula and courses. S/he will be based in Cairo, Egypt for a minimum 12 month appointment beginning in June/July 2014 with the possibility of renewal.

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctorate degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience;
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in judicial education experience in civil law jurisdictions a plus;
• Previous experience building the capacity of judicial actors through the development of training curricula and evaluation of training effectiveness;
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required, knowledge of Arabic a plus.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit: https://www5.recruitingcenter.net/Clients/abanet/PublicJobs/controller.c.... Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Organization: Tetra Tech
Country: Senegal
Closing date: 17 Feb 2014

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified local and regional candidates for a range of technical specialist and administrative positions needed to staff the anticipated USAID-funded Feed the Future (“4A”) Agriculture Activity Project in Senegal. All are full-time positions.The goal of the Feed the Future Initiative in Senegal is to sustainably reduce poverty and hunger, to improve equitable growth in the agriculture sector, and to improve the nutritional status of the Senegalese people. The 4A Agriculture Activity will target four main agricultural commodities that contribute significantly to the country’s economic growth and food security: rice, maize, millet and fish. The project will employ a holistic value chain approach to improve access to agricultural inputs including seed, increase production of targeted commodities, elicit broader application of best practices in soil management, improve post-harvest handling and processing practices, link producers/processors to markets, improve value chain actors’ access to credit and capitalize on related existing business opportunities.

Tetra Tech seeks candidates for the following technical positions:*Agronomists specializing in enhanced production of targeted value chain products (rice, maize, millet, fish);*Capacity Building Specialist - focusing on producer and trader associations, local NGOs, and CBOs;*Marketing Specialist;*Public Private Partnership Specialist;*Food Security and Nutrition Specialist;*Communications and Outreach Specialist;*Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist; and *Grants/Special Opportunities Fund Manager.

We also seek candidates for the following administrative positions:*Administrative and Finance Manager *Primary Accountant*Financial Assistant *Administrative Assistant*Logistician *Receptionist

Qualifications: *A Master's degree in a related field of expertise preferred (for senior technical and administrative positions), or at least seven (7) years of technically relevant experience;*A minimum of 5 years of work experience in the field/position of interest;*Prior experience working on agricultural production or value chain development projects funded by USAID or by other major donors, with at least five (5) years of experience preferred;*Professional, relevant experience in Senegal is essential; regional experience also highly preferred; *Fluency in English language (reading, speaking and writing) preferred;*Local (Senegalese) language skills essential; and*Private sector agribusiness experience (management, production, etc.) highly desirable.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:* Cover Letter* CV in reverse chronological format* Reference ListPlease indicate where you saw Tetra Tech’s ad posted.

How to apply:

To Apply: https://careers.tetratechintdev.com/ARDCareers/App/InternationalPostingD...

Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. No phone calls will be accepted.

Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: Libya
Closing date: 30 Apr 2014

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff work­ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organi­zations, including human rights groups.

Job Summary:

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks a Judicial Advisor to provide technical assistance to the Secretariat of the Libyan Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) and to assist the SJC with the development of a training program for Libyan public prosecutors and their support staff. The Judicial Advisor will assist the SJC with building its capacity to plan and implement judicial reform. This is a long-term position, based in Tripoli, Libya beginning in August/September 2013.

Responsibilities:

In this position, the Judicial Advisor will support the:

• Design, coordination, and implementation of strategic planning and trainings for SJC members and secretariat;
• Development of materials for reform of judicial systems;
• Design, coordination, and implementation of trainings for public prosecutors and their support staff.

Qualifications:

• Must have a Juris Doctorate degree and at least 10 years of relevant experience;
• Must have at least 10 years of experience in administration of judicial systems or judicial education, experience in civil law jurisdictions a plus;
• Previous experience building the capacity of judicial actors through the development of training curricula and evaluation of training effectiveness;
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required, knowledge of Arabic a plus.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit http://www.americanbar.org/about_the_aba/employment_at_the_aba/aba_job_s.... Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: Panama
Closing date: 31 Jan 2014

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (“ABA ROLI”) seeks a Country Director for its office in Panama, to manage ABA ROLI’s rule of law activities, which are currently funded through 2014. This will be a full-time position based in Panama City, with regular travel throughout the country.

The Country Director will manage technical assistance activities related to ABA ROLI’s current Culture of Lawfulness Program and two additional programs, to support the Panamanian criminal justice sector (prosecutors, police, judges, public defenders, and criminalists) in its implementation of a criminal procedure code based upon the accusatorial model. Activities will include training for litigation and investigation under the accusatorial system, training of trainers, and promotion of best practices for criminal procedure.

The Country Director will lead the Program in the following activities:

• Provide overall field responsibility.
• Manage relations with donors and counterparts.
• Develop and implement long- and short-term strategies, work plans, and activities.
• Manage international and local staff.
• Support technical activities, including training.
• Provide technical advice and support to counterparts and donors regarding program goals and activities.
• Conduct financial oversight.
• Provide administrative, logistical, and financial support related to the program.
• Prepare reports for ABA ROLI and donors.

Required:

• A degree in law.
• Professional fluency in Spanish and English (oral and written).
• Experience as an attorney in the accusatorial criminal justice system.
• Strong managerial skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commitment to rule of law principles.

Preferred:

• Experience with U.S. government-funded international programs.
• Experience in conducting training for police, litigators and judges.

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff work­ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, police, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice, and a wide array of civil society organi­zations, including human rights groups.

Director de País en Panamá

La Iniciativa para el Estado de Derecho del American Bar Association (“ABA ROLI”, por sus siglas en inglés) busca un Director de País para su oficina en Panamá, upara administrar las actividades de ABA ROLI para promover el estado de derecho, un programa financiado hasta el año 2014. Será un puesto de jornada completa con sede en la Ciudad de Panamá, y con viajes frecuentes al interior del país.

El Director manejará las actividades de asistencia técnica para apoyar al sector panameño de justicia penal (fiscales, policías, jueces, defensores públicos, y criminalistas) en la implementación de un código de procedimiento penal basado en el modelo acusatorio. Las actividades incluyen la capacitación para litigación e investigación en el sistema acusatorio, la formación de formadores, y la promoción de mejores prácticas en los proceso penales.

El Director de País guiará el programa en las siguientes actividades:

• Asumir la gerencia del programa en el país.
• Administrar las relaciones con los donantes y las contrapartes.
• Elaborar e implementar estrategias a largo y corto plazo, los planes de trabajo y actividades.
• Supervisar a personal internacional y local.
• Apoyar actividades técnicas, incluida la capacitación.
• Llevar a cabo la supervisión financiera.
• Proporcionar apoyo administrativo, logístico y financiero relacionado con el programa.
• Redactar reportes para ABA ROLI y donantes.

Se requiere:

• Un título universitario en derecho.
• Excelente dominio del inglés y del español (hablado y escrito).
• Experiencia en litigación bajo un sistema penal acusatorio.
• Fuerte capacidad de gestión.
• Capacidad gerencial y habilidades interpersonales.
• Habilidad para comunicarse por escrito y verbalmente.
• Compromiso con los principios de la cultura de legalidad y los derechos humanos.

Se prefiere:

• Experiencia en el manejo de programas subvencionados por el gobierno de EE.UU.
• Experiencia dictando talleres de capacitación prácticos para la policía, abogados y jueces.

ABA ROLI es una organización sin fines de lucro que implementa programas de reforma legal en aproximadamente 60 países alrededor del mundo. ABA ROLI tiene cerca de 700 profesionales que trabajan en el extranjero y en sus oficinas de Washington, DC. Las contrapartes de ABA ROLI en nuestros países anfitriones incluyen a jueces, abogados, colegios de abogados, facultades de derecho, administradores de tribunales, legislaturas, ministerios de justicia y una amplia gama de organizaciones de la sociedad civil, incluidos los grupos de derechos humanos.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit http://www.americanbar.org/about_the_aba/employment_at_the_aba/aba_job_s.... Only candidates that meet these requirements should apply. Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No calls please.

Aplicación: http://www.americanbar.org/about_the_aba/employment_at_the_aba/aba_job_s...

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Dec 2013

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff work­ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organi­zations, including human rights groups.

Job Summary:

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative seeks a Senior Accounting Clerk for its Administration and Finance Division.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares transactions, journal entries and verifies that proper accounting policies and procedures are followed;
• Assists in the preparation and auditing of expense reports;
• Researches and responds to questions regarding various financial transactions from staff, vendors, contractors and members;
• Assists the ABA ROLI entities with the preparation of grant budgets;
• Assists the Senior Financial Analyst in the preparation of detailed financial reports for senior management;
• Provides high level customer service to the ABA ROLI entities;
• Requests vendor and contractor payments and staff reimbursements;
• Multitasks to complete varied assignments as needed with the ability to prioritize tasks and be flexible;
• Ability to work in a multi-national environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience;
• Advanced level working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyze financial data and create spreadsheets that are end user friendly.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit: http://www.americanbar.org/utility/about_the_aba/employment_at_the_aba/a.... Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All applicants for regular full-time employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization that does not require employer sponsorship.

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Dec 2013

ABA ROLI is a non-profit pro­gram that implements legal reform programs in roughly 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff work­ing abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organi­zations, including human rights groups.

Job Summary:

The ABA Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) seeks a Senior Program Manager for its Middle East and North Africa Division. The Senior Program Manager generally supervises DC-based program staff and coordinates closely with the field-based Country Directors, Project Directors and staff. This position will require overseas travel.

Responsibilities:

• Region-wide programmatic, financial and operational responsibilities;
• Manages/supervises program staff;
• May serve as primary manager of specialized programs;
• Responsible for program development, including writing grant proposals;
• Visits region to assess programs;
• Assists in managing donor relations.

Qualifications:

• Must have a JD and at least 4 years’ experience;
• Experience in working with USG funded programs;
• Experience or knowledge of legal reform issues in region;
• Language proficiency required or extremely helpful;
• Management experience required;
• Extensive travel.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit http://www.americanbar.org/utility/about_the_aba/employment_at_the_aba/a.... Only candidates that meet these requirements should apply. Due to the high volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No calls please.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 22 Aug 2013

UNICEF Staff Well-Being Unit, DHR, NYHQ

P-4 Temporary Appointment (11months, 4 November 2013 to 4 October 2014)

Staff Counsellor (Post 86514)

Overview:

Due to the nature and location of their work, UNICEF staff members are frequently exposed to high levels of day to day, cumulative stress, including those stressors related to their workload as well as the demands related to living and working in multicultural, often unstable and insecure environments. Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, DHR, the Staff Counsellor will contribute to the implementation of a stress management programme for UNICEF staff globally. The objectives of the stress management programme are to contribute to the well-being of staff and their families; to raise awareness about stress and stress management; to facilitate the provision of assistance to staff/family experiencing work-related and/or personal problems; to facilitate the provision of immediate support following a traumatic incident; to contribute towards a policy framework aimed at improving the work-life balance for UNICEF staff, and to co-ordinate the implementation of the stress management programme with EMOPS/OPSCEN, UNDSS and other UN Agencies.

Key Expected Results:

1. Facilitating effective stress management interventions for all staff, aimed at chronic, work-related stress and critical incident stress.

The Staff Counsellor will be responsible for:

a. Providing staff with individual and/or group counseling (i.e. assessment, short-term intervention, referral), following self-referral or referral by the supervisor or another professional.
b. Facilitating the treatment of psychiatric disorders primarily through referrals, including to the medical services division, and through guidance to supervisors and senior management, where appropriate.
c. Identifying competent local resources for referrals whenever necessary.
d. Establishing a network of peer helpers, including the training and technical supervision of the peer helpers.

1. The Staff Counsellor will provide emergency psychosocial support to staff who have been involved in critical incidents by:

a. Contacting the affected staff member(s) by e-mail or phone, offering information about typical stress reactions, stress disorders, support and referral information
b. Facilitating appropriate traumatic stress interventions, following traumatic events.
c. Recommending and arranging for individual and/or group follow-up support to staff and their dependents.
d. Coordinate with UNDSS and agency counsellors and peer helpers, to ensure the provision of adequate psychosocial support during emergencies.

1. In collaboration with Global HR Colleagues, facilitate the assessment of psychosocial needs of staff with a view to provide a wide range of support mechanisms (i.e. assessment, short-term intervention, referral, etc.).

2. Training and raising awareness on stress management issues.

a. In HQ and through field missions, the Staff Counsellor, with the aid of consultants, will facilitate regular stress management training activities to increase staff awareness regarding the manifestations of stress, and to promote the development of enhanced individual stress management.
b. The Staff Counsellor will cooperate with OLDS and Regional Offices in their activities aimed at integrating stress management into their learning strategies.
c. The Staff Counsellor will develop/revise training modules, as well as assemble other materials for training on stress management issues.
d. The Staff Counsellor will develop and disseminate information and materials about stress and stress management, including through the development and maintenance of a Stress Management portal on the UNICEF intranet.
e. The Staff Counsellor will contribute to effective policies on staff well-being.

1. Establish, develop and maintain a global resource inventory of stress management information.The Staff Counsellor will serve as the focal point for the exchange of information between the regions on stress management approaches and referral and consultant resources. Together with UNDSS and other UN agencies, the Staff Counsellor will assist in the coordination of Inter Agency stress counseling services.

2. Administrative duties, including participating in Divisional meetings and other activities, completing reporting requirements, maintaining budget, etc.

Qualifications and Experience of Successful Candidate:

Advanced University degree in counselling, clinical psychology or related mental health profession. Additional training or certification in staff support and traumatic / critical incident stress as well as a broad range of related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, family counselling, training, stress management.

Minimum eight years of national and especially international work experience in staff support, mental health, cross cultural communications, counselling, and related areas, preferably gained within the UN system or international development/humanitarian aid sector.

Fluency in English and another UN Language. Knowledge of French / Spanish / Arabic desirable.

Competencies of Successful Candidate:

The following competencies are required (LI, LII and LIII indicate the level required on a three point scale, LIII being the highest):

UNICEF Core Values

o Diversity and Inclusion
o Integrity
o Commitment

UNICEF Core Competencies

o Drive for Results (LII)
o Communication (verbal and written) (LII)
o Working with People (LIII)

UNICEF Functional Competencies

o Analyzing (LII)
o Applying Technical Expertise (LII)
o Planning and Organizing (LII)
o Formulating Strategies and Concepts (LII)
o Leading and Supervising (LII)

How to apply:

Applications:
UNICEF’s salary and benefits package is based on the United Nations Common System; visit www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/salaries_allowances for further information.

UNICEF is committed to gender equality in its mandate and its staff. Well qualified candidates, particularly females are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified candidates should send a detailed and up-to-date CV/resume, as well as a cover letter explaining their interest in and suitability for this position, to: landersson@unicef.org (email subject “Application Staff Counsellor TA”) by 22 August 2013.

Organization: World Food Programme
Country: Italy
Closing date: 21 Aug 2013

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, fighting hunger worldwide. We are currently seeking to fill the position of Human Resources Officer at P3 level, which will be based in Staff Relations Unit of the Human Resources Division at our Headquarters in Rome, Italy.

Organizational Setting and Reporting
Staff Relations Unit (HRMS) reports directly to the HR Division Director and is responsible for the management and administration of HR processes related to misconduct, discipline, performance rebuttal process, terminations for cause, staff grievances and complaints and staff-management relations. HRMS’ main internal collaborators include the WFP Office of Investigations, the WFP Legal Office, HR Officers and senior management worldwide. The incumbent will be under the general supervision of the Director of the Human Resources Division and the direct supervision of the Chief of HRMS.

Responsibilities
Within delegated authority, the Human Resources Officer will be responsible for the following duties:
Operations:

• Provide secretariat and liaison support for relations between management and staff representatives; follow up with relevant parties on issues arising from staff-management discussions and agreements;
  • Administer the performance rebuttal process in compliance with the organisation’s policy;
  • Administer the due process requirements related to administrative decisions related to unsatisfactory performance (extension of probation and suspension of salary increases);
  • Administer the HR aspects of the grievance process in accordance with established staff regulations, rules, policies and procedures, including reviewing, fact-finding and preparing initial draft findings and recommendations on informal complaints of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Power (HSHAP) made to the Director of HR under the organisation’s HSHAP policy, ensuring that any HR follow up action is implemented;
  • Review grievances from employees;
  • Administer the contract conversion (to Continuing appointment) for the HQ General Service category;
  • Participate in briefing sessions on HRMS area of work, including in the orientation programme and technical briefings on HRMS area of work;
  • Participate in relevant ad hoc working groups internally and at the inter-agency levels;
  • Keep abreast of legal and other related developments in areas of internal administration of justice;
  • Provide proactive and innovative approaches to delivery of HRMS services.

Advisory Services:

• Provide policy and procedural advice and recommendations to the Unit Chief, HR Officers worldwide and senior management on HRMS area of work, especially on managing probationary performance, Harassment, Sexual harassment and Abuse of Power (HSHAP) and contract conversion exercise;
• Provide advice and guidance to managers, HR staff and others on code of conduct, grievances, rights, duties and responsibilities;
• Provide analysis of cases, evaluate impact of policies on WFP and make initial recommendations to develop related policies to meet evolving WFP needs;
• Identify trends and systemic issues in ILO Administrative Tribunal (ILOAT) and United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT) jurisprudence on area of work, and develop appropriate recommendations to management to address such issues;
• Support human resources staff in other offices.

Coordination and Collaboration:

• Participate in divisional, inter-divisional and inter-agency meetings and working groups on related areas of work;
• Plan, contribute to, and implement approved HRMS initiatives.

Other:

• Prepare reports and participate and/or lead special HR/HRMS project(s); Supervise the work of a junior HR Officer and an Administrative Assistant to ensure quality control and timely turn-around of cases;
• Contribute to developing branch's work plan. Prepare and ensure compliance with own work plan as well as that of staff under incumbent's supervision;
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience Required
Education:

• University degree in Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration or other related fields;
• Qualifying legal experience, preferably in employment/labor relations is desirable;
• Admitted to practice law in at least one national jurisdiction is an asset.

Experience:

• At least five years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in the field of administrative/employment law;
• Experience with application of staff regulations and rules, policies, procedures;
• Experience in a United Nations system organization is desirable.

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Competencies:

• Good theoretical knowledge of law (preferably administrative and/or employment/labour law), in particular the application of legal principles, concepts and policies to the review, examination and processing of a range of legal issues and documents;
• Proven ability to write in a clear and concise manner, including ability to draft/prepare briefing notes, presentations, legal submissions and reports and to communicate effectively orally;
• Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct legal research on a range of relatively complex and intricate issues;
• Ability to move work forward despite changes in operational requirements, organisational priorities etc. and to solve potential problems and negative outcomes in a proactive manner;
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective work relationships with human resources counterparts, managers and staff;
• Sound judgement and discretion in handling confidential material;
• Ability to create and maintain an environment that promotes respectful communication with all individuals regardless of gender, national and cultural background;
• Ability to develop clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identify priority activities and assignments; adjust priorities as required; allocate appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresee risks and allow for contingencies when planning; monitor and adjust plans and actions as necessary; use time efficiently;
• Ability to spot and analyse potential problems, identify exceptions and propose solutions in a proactive manner; formulate effective human resources operations where methodology is established or human resources problems have precedents;
• Develop human resources procedures that meet the Unit’s needs or improve upon already established procedures.

Language:

• Working knowledge (proficiency/level C) of English and intermediate knowledge (level B) of another UN official language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian or Chinese) or Portuguese (one of WFP’s working languages);
• Knowledge of French or Spanish is desirable.

Special Notice: Mobility is and continues to be a core contractual requirement in WFP. This position is however currently classified as “non-rotational” which means the incumbent shall not be subject to the regular reassignment process unless the position is re-designated as rotational or the incumbent applies and is reassigned to a rotational position.

Terms and Conditions
Selected candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract with a probationary period of one year.

WFP offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including basic salary, post adjustment, 30 days’ annual vacation, home leave, education grant for dependent children, pension plan and medical insurance. Please visit the following websites for detailed information on working with WFP.

http://www.wfp.org Click on: “Where we work” and “Our work” to learn more about WFP’s operations.http://icsc.un.org Click on: Quick Links > Salary Scales > by datehttp://www.unstaffmobility.org Learn more about countries where the UN operates

How to apply:

Go to: http://i-recruitment.wfp.org/vacancies/13-0014008Step 1: Create your online CV.Step 2: Click on “Description” to read the position requirements and “Apply” to submit your application.NOTE: You must complete Step 2 above in order for your application to be considered for this vacancy.

Deadline for applications: 21 August 2013

Organization: UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Closing date: 30 Aug 2013

UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCYFOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EASTUNRWA

UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA seeks the services of a seasoned and innovative professional, highly motivated to provide skilled leadership in the position of:

Chief of Staff

Vacancy Announcement Number 13-HQ-JR-30Grade D-1/D-2Deadline for Applications 30 August 2013Duty Station Jerusalem

Under the direct supervision of the Commissioner General, the Chief of Staff provides leadership in coordinating all aspects of UNRWA’s management and serves as an authoritative advisor to the Commissioner-General on all matters. S/he plays the central role in the development of policies, management, driving reforms and systems enhancements aimed at an optimal utilization of UNRWA resources reflecting the Agency’s strategic objectives and priorities in a decentralized environment. S/he ensures the integrity and transparency of UNRWA management. In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent will:

Primary Duties and Responsibilities• Be responsible for ensuring the integrated and coherent functioning of UNRWA Commissioner-General (CG) and Deputy Commissioner-General (DCG) decision making across the Agency in all fields, departments and locations; oversee the core mechanisms and processes that enable the implementation of CG and DCG decision making, in particular operational planning, policy coordination, senior-level decision-making and high-level information management; be accountable to the CG for ensuring that all key corporate potential decisions are identified and tracked, that there is a well-defined decision-making process, proposed decisions are framed and presented to the CG in the appropriate way, and all decisions and follow-up actions are announced to all those concerned and their implementation is monitored; • Ensure the effective direction and management of all the Executive Office activities in line with the strategic vision and guidance of the CG/DCG; manage “Implementation Management Group” for all major programmes and initiatives that require a coordinated approach to Agency implementation including, for example, significant programme reforms or institutional support functions; manage the processes for the UNRWA Management Committee (MC) including the design, agenda and preparations for its meetings, brief and support the Chair during the meetings, ensure that a summary record of decisions is finalized promptly and that there is disciplined follow-up; be a member of the MC;• Provide guidance on United Nations policies and procedures; coordinate the development and implementation of management policies among the Agency; ensure that advice and information on policy issues are coordinated within the Agency; facilitate the translation of policy intent and high-level direction by CG/DCG of the Agency into viable work plans, and work with fields/departments to ensure the implementation of those work plans; periodically review with the Agency leadership, the delivery of work plans, identifying necessary adjustments to Agency plans and/or revised assumptions, as appropriate;• Act as the Advisor to the CG on political, strategic and policy issues. In this context, carry out special assignments on behalf of the CG to resolve sensitive issues with respect to Hosts and Donors, the AdCom, UN system, and internal management; ensure that the CG receives effective support in speech-writing and other designated services; act to resolve any sensitive issues as they arise;• Oversee the development and guide the implementation and evaluation/analysis of related policies, strategies and practices to support staff relation-related efforts Agency-wide; in coordination with Director of Human Resources conduct communications and negotiations with staff unions Agency-wide to develop mutually beneficial approaches to staff issues and concerns; • Monitor the functioning of the working relationships between HQ and the Fields and act to resolve any confusion of roles or deteriorating working relations by maintaining close contact with all MC Directors;• Oversee the coordination of and support to Field Offices with regular meetings between heads of Field Offices, Headquarters Directors and Representational Offices on matters relating to the Executive Office; oversee the activities of all entities located in the Office of the Chief of Staff or the Office of CG/DCG unless otherwise specified;• Ensure a clear understanding between substantive priorities and support capacities; liaise with all stakeholders to advise and ensure the use of the best methods for achieving the objectives and priorities of the Agency.

Professional Knowledge and Experience• Advanced university degree from an accredited educational institution in political science, international relations, international economics, law, public administration, or related field; • At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in areas such as political, social, civil, humanitarian, or legal affairs; public or business administration;• Proven track record of leadership and management in multicultural settings, including coordination of interdisciplinary teams. Experience serving in an advisory or managerial capacity in United Nations field operations; • Experience in the Middle Eastern context; • Fluency in written and spoken English.

Competencies• Professionalism: Knowledge of the work of intergovernmental bodies, the work of the United Nations and its related bodies concerned with political, economic, social and related matters. Ability to evaluate international political situations in area of assignment. Ability to manage and coordinate many different levels and participants in operations in both the field and UN common system. 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. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of peace operations; • Leadership: Serves as a role model that other people want to follow: empowers others to translate vision into results; is proactive in developing strategies to accomplish objectives; establishes and maintains relationships with a broad range of people to understand needs and gain support; anticipates and resolves conflicts by pursuing mutually agreeable solutions; drives for change and improvements; does not accept the status quo; shows the courage to take unpopular stands; provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; demonstrates knowledge of strategies and commitment to the goal of gender balance in staffing;• Judgment/Decision-making: Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Agency; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary;• Vision: Identifies strategic issues, opportunities and risks; clearly communicates links between the Agency’s strategy and the Department/Field’s goals; generates and communicates broad and compelling Agency direction, inspiring others to pursue that same direction; conveys enthusiasm about future possibilities; • Managing Performance: Delegates the appropriate responsibility, accountability and decision-making authority; makes sure that roles, responsibilities and reporting lines are clear to each staff member; accurately judges the amount of time and resources needed to accomplish a task and matches task to skills; monitors progress against milestones and deadlines; regularly discusses performance and provides feedback and coaching to staff; encourages risk-taking and supports creativity and initiative; actively supports the development and career aspirations of staff; appraises performance fairly; • Planning and Organising: 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; • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve Agency goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; 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;• Building Trust: Provides an environment in which others can talk and act without fear of repercussion; manages in a deliberate and predictable way; operates with transparency; has no hidden agenda; places confidence in colleagues, staff members and clients; gives proper credit to others; follows through on agreed upon actions; treats sensitive or confidential information appropriately;• Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

Equivalency When the minimum requirements are not fully met, the Director of Human Resources may exceptionally substitute part of the unmet requirements with a combination of relevant academic qualification, additional professional training and progressive relevant work experience. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination.

Desirable Qualifications• Experience in both inter-agency and operational planning and analysis;• Experience in the mission area and with refugee or other vulnerable groups humanitarian situations; • Knowledge of Arabic language;• Knowledge of another UN official language is desirable.

Additional InformationThe incumbent will be required to travel frequently in the Agency's area of operations in the Middle East.

Conditions of Service
UNRWA offers an attractive compensation package including annual salary starting at For D-1 level: $103,204 net tax free with dependants or $95,394 single and For D-2 level: $112,096 net tax free with dependants or $102,981 single, plus post adjustment of 58.4% (subject to change without notice). Other benefits, subject to eligibility, include education grant, dependency allowance, home leave, pension fund, health insurance and 6 weeks of annual leave. All UNRWA duty stations (with the exception of Gaza and Syria) are family duty stations. Initial contract is for two years, with the possibility of further extensions subject to the availability of funds and the continuing need for the post.

How to ApplyTo start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

General InformationUNRWA encourages applications from qualified and experienced women.

UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities.

UNRWA is a United Nations organization whose staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, neutrality and impartiality. This includes respect for human rights, for diversity, and for non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. UNRWA staff are expected to uphold these values at all times, both at work and outside. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment.

Date of issue: 30 July 2013/LF

How to apply:

To start the application process, applicants are required to register at http://jobs.unrwa.org by creating a personal profile and completing UNRWA Personal History Form. Please note that UNRWA only accepts degrees from accredited educational institutions. Only applications received through http://jobs.unrwa.org will be considered. Due to the large number of applications received for UNRWA vacancies, only applicants short-listed for interview will be contacted.

UNRWA does not charge a fee at any stage in the recruitment process.

Organization: American Bar Association
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Dec 2013

ABA ROLI is a non-profit program that implements legal reform programs in some 60 countries around the world. ABA ROLI has nearly 700 professional staff working abroad and in its Washington, D.C. office. ABA ROLI’s host country partners include judges, lawyers, bar associations, law schools, court administrators, legislatures, ministries of justice and a wide array of civil society organizations, including human rights groups.

Job Summary:

The American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative seeks an Administrative Assistant for its Latin America and the Caribbean Division. This will be a full-time position in Washington, DC. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Division in its implementation of rule of law programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Responsibilities:

• Support the process of identifying, selecting, and communicating with consultants;
• Support the processing of contracts;
• Make travel arrangements;
• Provide logistical support for meetings;
• Process invoices and expense reports;
• Process petty cash reimbursements;
• Coordinate conference calls;
• Track cost-share contributions;
• Manage room reservations and catering;
• Handle international and domestic mailing;
• Maintain information databases for consultants and contacts;
• Maintain phone lists and billing information;
• Provide English-Spanish translation and interpretation;
• Provide other administrative and logistical support as needed.

Qualifications:

Required

• A bachelor’s degree;
• Professional fluency in English and Spanish;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Preferred

• Previous experience with rule of law programs;
• Previous experience working with Latin America and the Caribbean;
• Proficiency in French or Portuguese.

How to apply:

To apply, please visit http://www.americanbar.org/utility/about_the_aba/employment_at_the_aba/a.... Due to the high volume of applicants, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Organization: Search for Common Ground
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 12 Aug 2013

The Organization

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With an annual budget of $35M, headquarters in Washington, DC and a European corporate office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict – away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 600 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 53 offices in 30 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States.

Summary of Position

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) seeks a Staff Accountant to assist the Finance Department with general ledger reconciliation and account maintenance, as well as financial reporting and audit support. Responsibilities include preparing monthly bank reconciliations, providing analysis, reconciliation and maintenance of subsidiary data for fixed assets, payables, receivables and payroll, and producing journal entries as may be appropriate. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, s/he ensures accounting procedures conform to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and as well as to company policy and donor regulations surrounding grants and contracts financial management. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial operations in the nonprofit INGO sector, and excels at account analysis and consolidated financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Monthly reconciliation of all petty cash and bank accounts held by DC headquarters and Brussels-based office.

• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheets accounts, ensuring prepaid and accrual accounts are maintained appropriately. Prepare journal entries as needed for maintaining accuracy of the financial statements.

• Maintenance of fixed asset inventory schedules and recording of related depreciation and amortization.

• Record monthly fringe benefit and indirect cost allocations in preparation for the monthly closing.

• Support the Accounting Manager with the revenue recognition process.

• Maintenance of intercompany transactions, including preparation of SFCG US monthly invoices to SFCG Belgium country offices for management fees.

• Alert the appropriate staff to past due employee advances which require reconciliation.

• Initiate improvement and simplification of accounting processes and procedures.

• Complete necessary schedules and gather supporting documentation for the annual audit process, as well as for any adhoc project reviews.

• Upload the departmental expense budgets annually and/or as revised, and assist with reviewing budget variances.

• Maintain the bank account details for all global/country offices, and prepare data for the annual foreign bank and financial accounts annual FBAR report.

• Liaise with the Charitable Registration service provider and coordinate filings to ensure that the organization is properly registered in all applicable states.

• Effectively and timely communicate accounting policies and procedures as needed in response to staff inquiries.

• Ensure appropriate record retention and maintenance of all electronic and paper records under job responsibility in a neat and orderly manner.

• Maintain documents on the Finance SharePoint portal, and give permissions for country office staff to view appropriate SharePoint reports as appropriate.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting operations, with two (2) years or more in a nonprofit organization managing grants and contracts awarded by the USG and other funders.

• Proven knowledge of automated accounting systems and reporting tools customized to a fund accounting environment using batch processing.

• Strong spreadsheet and analytical skills; proficiency in Excel and other Microsoft Office products required.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a strong and effective communicator internally and externally.

• Excellent written and oral English communication skills to effectively interact with staff regarding detailed financial information, and business-related inquiries into financial matters in a highly diverse multicultural environment.

• Demonstrated commitment to teamwork in a fast-paced work environment.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented with ability to meet deadlines, both prescribed and self-imposed.

• Ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks.

• Adaptable and flexible

Desired

• Experience with Great Plains accounting software.

• Familiarity with OMB Circulars, including Cost Principles and Audit Guidelines.

• Fluency in French or another language

Salary: Commensurate with experience and education, with excellent benefits

How to apply:

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and current resume to employment@sfcg.org or fax to +1 (202) 572-6287 with the subject heading: Staff Accountant - DC. Please be sure to include salary requirements (in currency figures) or current salary, projected start date, and to mention where you found this posting. We are looking to fill this position immediately, but with the right candidate. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. Please see our web site www.sfcg.org for full details of our work.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 07 Aug 2013

If you are a committed, creative Yemeni and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading child rights organization. UNICEF would like to hear from you.

Post Title : Consultant – Staff Counselor

Consultancy/Retainership Duration : Long Term Agreement

Duty Station : Sana’a

PURPOSE:

The main role of the Staff Counselor will be to build a sustainable stress management system in UNICEF Offices operating in the country and to improve critical incident stress management preparedness of the UN security system in case of emergencies.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Under the administrative supervision of the Human Resources Specialist, to implement a wide range of stress management activities, including the UNDSS CISMU standard operational procedure on critical incident stress;
2. To develop and implement a stress management plan for UNICEF Offices in the country;
3. To perform an ongoing assessment and monitor the determinants of stress in UNICEF Offices, as well as stress levels among the staff;
4. To provide individual and group counseling sessions to the staff;
5. To organize and conduct training sessions on stress and stress related issues for UNICEF staff;
6. In order to create the Critical Incident Stress Intervention Cell, to organize and conduct peer helper training workshops for a selected group of UNICEF staff jointly with the UNDSS CISMU and to follow up on their activities;
7. To promote, plan and implement welfare activities for UNICEF staff in the country;
8. To identify, address and follow up on critical incident stress cases among the UNICEF staff in the country;
9. To travel regularly to the UNICEF Offices/Sub-Offices in the country in order to implement preventative and mitigating stress management activities;
10. To conduct missions to other countries in the Region in case of need;
11. To liaise with local experts and institutions in the country for referral, as well as with UNICEF line managers, medical doctors, and local physicians in order to build a network of professionals ready to support and intervene in case of need;
12. To advise the UNICEF Management on stress mitigating strategies, decisions and activities;
13. To provide monthly reports to the Human Resources Specialist with a copy to the UNICEF Staff Counselor on all activities.

COMPETENCIES:

• Professionalism – Broad knowledge of all facets of the field of counseling and the ability to provide a confidential environment in which others can talk and act without fear or repercussions within a climate of established trust; Ability to effectively manage crisis situations which involve diverse actors and stakeholders. Coordinate and consult with other relevant specialist services in the Organization as per its cross-cutting functional scope which includes staff administration, Human Resources policy as well as Medical Services in respect of emergencies, support and related administrative functions; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• 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.
• Client Orientation - Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: An Advanced University Degree (Masters or equivalent) in clinical Psychology, clinical Psychiatry or clinical social worker with clinical license to provide psychological counseling or psychotherapy. Additional training or certification is also required in a broad range of related fields, such as alcohol/substance abuse, stress management, Traumatic stress, cross-cultural psychology or Psychiatry, conflict resolution, etc.

Experience: A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience is required, of which 5 years at the international level. Experience in Employees Assistance Programme or Organizational Intervention would be an asset. Prior experience in a UN peace operation is an advantage.

Language: Fluency in spoken and written English and Arabic

FEES/CHARGES

Please indicated the fees/charges for your services in your application/expression of interest.

CONDITION

The consultant will be hired on an ‘as-required’/retainership basis under the terms of a Long-Term Agreement (LTA) in the form of a Consultant Contract or Individual contractor to be signed between UNICEF and the consultant. This LTA has no monetary value in its own right, and does not commit UNICEF to provide any work to the consultant following its signing. Any fees for work undertaken will be based upon those submitted in the official bid/expression of interest made by the contractor at the start of the selection process.

How to apply:

If you meet the requirements stated above, please send your expression of interest , enclosing comprehensive curriculum vitae, duly completed United Nations Personal History form (which can be downloaded from www.unicef.org/employ) stating telephone number, email address and detailed contact address quoting the vacancy number to: yemenhr@unicef.org not later than 10 days from the date of this publication. For additional information on UNICEF, please visit our website: www.unicef.org

UNICEF, is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation. UNICEF is a smoke-free environment.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.