NGO JOBS

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Ethiopia
Closing date: 10 Feb 2014

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- RFP-ETH-2014-9110138
(Only for International Organizations/companies )

1. Topic: To provide comprehensive insurance of the entire UNICEF fleets of vehicles for a period of 24 months.

2. Background.

UNICEF is the agency of the United Nations mandated to advocate for the protection of children’s rights, to help meet their basic needs and to expand their opportunities to reach their full potential. Guided by the Convention on the Rights of the Child UNICEF strives to establish children’s rights as international standards of behaviour towards children. UNICEF’s role is to mobilise political will and material resources to help countries ensure a “first call for children". UNICEF is committed to ensuring special protection for the most disadvantaged children.

1. Objective

The Insurance Company is expected to insure all UNICEF vehicles within Ethiopia comprehensively, provide comprehensive insurance services for the entire fleets of vehicles and cover all vehicles involved in any kind of accident anywhere in the country.

1. Qualification of Firm and Experience required

a) The Contractor should be licensed for such works and registered with concerned authorities.
b) The insurer should have at least five years of experience in the provision of the motor insurance detailed above and should provide accreditations from its current and / or past clients.
c) The insurer should assign an appropriate and regular contact person to deal with UNICEF businesses.

How to apply:

Interested and eligible bidders are invited to collect the complete tender document by sending email to the address below Starting on Friday 17/01/2014. Formal offers are to be submitted to UNICEF on or before 09:00 hrs. Monday, 10/02/2014. Due to the nature of the bid, there will be no bid public opening for this offer.

UNICEF reserves the right to accept or reject part or all of any or all bids. ADDRESS: UNICEF ETHIOPIA, Kasanchis next to Intercontinental Hotel, Supply Section, Room 112, Attn. Sebastian Muzuma (smuzuma@unicef.org) / P.O.BOX 1169, TEL: +251-184 233, ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia

Organization: International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 31 Oct 2013

POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under the general direction of the Senior Research Director, the Project Specialist, PMTCT (Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission) manages all aspects of ICAP’s scope of work under this UNICEF project. Provides technical assistance and support to Ministries of Health and other local partners in standardizing retention monitoring and evaluation (M&E) in select districts in three countries, including designing PMTCT monitoring tools, supporting development of SOPs to accompany program monitoring tools, curriculum development for training of trainers, program reporting frameworks, including routine data use and data quality assurance procedures. Oversees all project-related data analysis, reporting and dissemination.

This position is grant funded.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist with the design, standardization, implementation and evaluation of all aspects related to PMTCT retention including the management of the technical design and delivery of all project deliverables. Contributes technical expertise to the design and development of national PMTCT monitoring tools.

• Provides direct technical assistance to UNICEF HQ, UNICEF country offices, and implementing partners in the revision of national monitoring tools through on-site visits, facilitation of regional training workshops, and web-based training programs.

• Leads the analysis of project data and prepares program data dissemination summary reports

• Serves as the technical link with/liaison UNICEF, Ministries of Health and other collaborating local partners to generate work plans, corresponding budgets, training programs, evaluation plans, and content for meetings, workshops and conferences.

• Facilitates ICAP’s engagement of partners and consultants to fulfill specific elements of project work plans, and monitor/track the work assignments.

• Participates as ICAP’s technical lead for routine project planning and evaluation meetings with corresponding UNICEF staff.

• Assist the Principal Investigator (PI), UNICEF staff, and local collaborators in the generation and presentation of project reports, publications and presentations.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires approximately 40% international travel between New York and country offices.

EDUCATION:

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in related field or the equivalent in a combination of education and directly related experience.

• Master’s degree in public health, epidemiology, health management or other health-related field, preferred.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience working on international public health projects, either in the headquarters of an international organization or in developing countries.

• Demonstrated experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of programs and services for HIV prevention, care and treatment with a focus on PMTCT.

• Excellent communication, writing and quantitative skills, including demonstrated experience in the development of objectives, operational plans and measurable targets for public health programs and projects.

• Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with donors, implementing partners and other stakeholders.

• Fluency in English (speaking, reading and writing).

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Indicate what would be preferred if there was a choice).

• Direct experience in PMTCT program monitoring and evaluation (M&E) activities

• Ability to speak, read and write French is a strong advantage.

• Strong analytical skills using excel, SAS or SPSS

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please cut and paste the link below to your browser:

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Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 06 Oct 2013

Consultantcy : Developing a UNICEF EAPRO Position Paper for Leveraging Results and Resources for Children

UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Office is seeking an individual consultant to provide support in development of a Regional Office Position Paper on Leveraging Resources and Results for Children, based on research, mapping and analysis of funding opportunities for child rights in the region, the resources environment and relating these to past performance. The consultant will rely on work already done in some Sections but also delve into newer areas.

Work Assignment:

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Regional Director, the consultant will:

1. Research and analyze past funding and results leveraging opportunities for children across the region• Review UNICEF fundraising strategies and action pursued in the past and their results.• Review strategies and actions for wider leveraging of resources for children, and their results.• Analyze recent UNICEF programme funding in the region per source and earmarking.• Analyze trends and patterns in the Other Resources funding across the region, and identify successes & gaps.

2. Analyze trends in the resource environment• Analyze key changes in the resources landscape in the region, includingo trends in major bilateral ODA policies and prioritieso trends in global/regional partnerships, national committeeso new partnerso trends in the private sector • Analyze global and country specific factors, including:o major bilateral ODA policies and prioritieso global/regional partnershipso National Committeeso the private sector.

3. Draft a Regional Office Position Paper on Leveraging Resources and Results for ChildrenBased on the above analysis, available data and current documents available in the different Regional Office Sections, prepare a draft paper that outlines the RO’s key roles leveraging resources and results for children:• Propose objectives for leveraging results and resources for children in the UNICEF East Asia and Pacific region.• Articulate UNICEF’s and the UNICEF RO’s comparative advantage

• Prepare a mapping of donor and partner presence and support, interests and opportunities, identifying windows for RO engagement and strategic/catalytic resource leveraging, including with and through donor governments and private sector, National Committees, social media…. • Identify key areas for RO engagement in resource mobilization with current and emerging donors• Define modalities that will enable UNICEF to better leverage regional-level, in-country government and private sector resources for children, particularly in the MICs• Develop indicators to monitor progress and assess performance in leveraging results and resources for children in the region (MICs and other countries).

Work Schedule :5 days -Desk review of available information and data at consultant’s work place;15 days- Complete an analysis and present a draft document at UNICEF Regional Office in Bangkok; (The draft will be circulated 2 to 3 weeks for comments)20 days - Prepare a second draft based on feedback received and finalize the document.

Deliverables:

Final Regional Position Paper for 2014-2018 for UNICEF East Asia and Pacific Regional Office, within 10 weeks of start of contract.

Estimated Duration of Contract:

40 working days within 10 weeks - starting 9 October 2013

Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required:

• Advanced university degree in social sciences, public administration, business administration, international relations, international finance, communication or other relevant discipline.• Minimum ten years of progressively responsible professional work experience at national and international levels in social development including in management, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation.• Understanding of government policies, including ODA policies, guidelines, legislation and strategies related to fund-raising.• Understanding of strategies, frameworks and modalities for implementation of bilateral assistance programmes, including relations to UNDAFs and UNICEF Country Programmes.• Knowledge of UNICEF’s financial rules and regulations and fund-raising strategy.• Strong writing and presentation skills, and ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner• Work experience on aspects of resource mobilization in East Asia and the Pacific, preferably with a UN agency, will be an asset

How to apply:

Interested candidates are requested to provide CV, P11, proposed professional fee, estimated overall travel cost (home country - Bangkok, if any), and contacts of 3 references by 6 October 2013 to hrbangkok@unicef.org.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 08 Sep 2013

EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT # 38/2013

Post Title : Consultant

Level of Post : P4 Level

Duration : 2 months ( 9 weeks )

Duty Station : Sana’a

PURPOSE:

Lead analysis, write reports, and complementary support to the implementation (design and coordination) of UNICEF Yemen Mid-Term Review and Mid-Term Management Review 2013.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(A) Mid-Term Review (MTR – Programme) (in chronological order):

1. Support the design of Core Review Workshops: Under the guidance of Deputy Representative and Chief of Planning, design agenda, dates, presentations, participation and logistics (with admin support) for Core Review Workshops (2 days).

2. Support the facilitation of Sectoral Programme Review Workshops: Facilitate the 5 Sectoral Programme Review Workshops (YCSD, BEGE, CP, C4D, and SP) (over 2 weeks).

3. Support the facilitation Plenary Review Workshop: Facilitate Plenary Review Workshop with Senior Management, Heads of Section, Chiefs of Field Office and heads of technical sector partners (3 days).

4. (Primary) Write the first report of the MTR Results: Using the outcomes of the Plenary Review, write the first report on MTR Results. The MTR Report will outline the process followed, its outcome and recommendations through reading all relevant documents and in consultation with Programme and senior management. Report outline to be designed with UNICEF Senior Management and RO (5 days).

5. (Primary) Complete Draft of MTR Final Report with Steering Committee: Using the feedback from MENARO on the first draft, write a complete draft of MTR Final Report with MTR Steering Committee (5 days).

6. (Primary) Presentation of MTR Report for Strategic MTR High-level endorsement: Using complete draft of MTR Final Report, prepare presentation of MTR Report for Strategic MTR High-level endorsement (3 days).

7. Support the facilitation (Chaired by MOPIC) Strategic MTR Endorsement high-level meeting: Endorsement with high-level Government, NGO and donors (1 day).

8. (Primary) Final (full) MTR report (with revisions from plenary): Using feedback from high-level meeting, write final and full MTR report (3 days).

9. (Primary) Internal summary report (max 5 pages) for RO Director (2 days).

10. (Primary) Revise CPAP for 2012-2015: Based on MTR final report, revise CPAP for 2012-2015 (5 days).

(B) Mid-Term Management Review (MTMR – Operations) (in chronological order):

1. Support design of Effectiveness and Efficiency (E&E) Operations Workshops: Under the guidance of the Chief of Operations, the Deputy Representative and Chief of Planning, design agenda, dates, presentations needed and participation for the E&E Operations Review Workshop –workflow analysis will be done separately- (3 days)

2. Support facilitation the E&E and Workflows Operations and Programme Review (3 days)

3. (Primary) First draft of MTMR Report based on Internal Operations Review (5 days)

4. (Primary) Finalise MTMR Report based on Internal Operations Review and Management Meeting (3 days)

5. (Primary) Based on MTR & MTMR final reports, revise CPMP for 2012-2015 (6 days)

Expected Deliverables and Time line

To conduct this exercise UNICEF will contract an international consultant who has outstanding expertise and experience in this field of work. The international consultant will be based in Sana’a with travel to UNICEF Field Office locations as possible).

The MTR & MTMR timeline will consist of 9 weeks in total (previous preparatory work by the country office is not counted in the consultancy), starting from the agreed date. Throughout the MTR & MTMR process, the consultant will report on progress to the MTR and MTMR Steering Committees every 2 weeks.

The MTR will result in a limited number of strategic, time bound and actionable recommendations that provide future direction to UNICEF’s engagement in Yemen, for the ongoing and the next Country Programme, both short and long term, and include an analysis of resource implications.

The Government and UNICEF will confirm the outcomes of the MTR through a co-signed copy of the full MTR report and, where necessary, an exchange of letters formally amending the relevant and specific contents of the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) on the basis of the agreed recommendations contained in the report. Agreed MTR recommendations and formal amendments to the CPAP, will be reflected in the rolling work plans for the subsequent years of the country programme cycle.

The outcomes of the Mid-Term Management Review (MTMR) will be reflected in an MTMR report and will inform the revision –as required- of the Country Programme Management Plan (CPMP) which will be endorsed by Yemen Country Office Senior Management and the UNICEF Regional Office.

The work of the consultant is detailed out in the “Specific Tasks” section of this ToR. The key tasks and deliverables outlined here below are a summary, the international consultant will support the implementation, provide analysis and write all required reports for the MTR & MTMR process under the direct supervision UNICEF’s Chief of Planning with the guidance of the Chief of Operations (on MTMR) and under the overall guidance of UNICEF’s Deputy Representative. Additionally, a detailed timeline of the MTR and MTMR process has been developed (to which these deliverables align) which will be shared and discussed with the consultant upon commencement of the assignment.

Table of Key Tasks and Deliverables

MTR (Programme) Key Tasks Deliverables Timeline

1 Support Design of Core Review Workshops (Sectoral & Field-level) Agendas, dates, participation and presentations needed for Review Workshops By Week 1

2 Support Facilitate Sectoral Programme Review Workshops (YCSD, BEGE, CP, C4D, and SP). Outputs of Sectoral Workshops (x5) By Week 3

3 Support the facilitation Plenary Review Workshop with Senior Management, Heads of Section, Chiefs of Field Office and heads of technical sector partners. Outputs of Plenary Review Workshop By Week 4

4 (Primary) Write Report on Strategic Agreements with RO: Attend and report on Strategic Meeting MENARO and Yemen CO and Report on Strategic Meeting with MENARO By Week 4(first payment)

5 (Primary) First report of the MTR Results (Report outline to be designed with UNICEF Senior Management and RO) First Draft MTR Report By Week 5

6 (Primary) Complete Second Draft of MTR Final Report with Steering Committee using the feedback from MENARO Second Draft MTR Report By Week 6

7 (Primary) Prepare Presentation of MTR Report for Strategic MTR High-level endorsement Presentation for Strategic MTR High-level meeting By Week 7

8 Support the facilitation (Chaired by MOPIC) Strategic MTR Endorsement high-level meeting Outputs of high-level meeting By Week 7

9 (Primary) Final (full) MTR report (with revisions from plenary) Final (full) MTR Report By Week 8

10 (Primary) Internal summary report (max 5 pages) for RO Internal Summary Report By Week 8

11 (Primary) Revise CPAP for 2012-2015 Revised CPAP By Week 9(final payment)

MTMR (Operations) Key Tasks Deliverables Timeline

1 Support the Design of Effectiveness and Efficiency (E&E) Operations Workshops. Agendas, dates, participation and presentations needed for Review Workshops By Week 2

2 Support the facilitation Operations E&E Review Workshop Outputs from Operations E&E Workshop By Week 5

3 (Primary) First draft of MTMR Report based on E&E Operations Review. First Draft MTMR Report By Week 6

4 (Primary) Finalise MTMR Report based on Management Meeting Final MTMR Report By Week

5 (Primary) Based on MTR & MTMR final reports, revise CPMP for 2012-2015 Revised CPMP By Week 8

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The required skills and experience for the consultant is as follows:

• Advanced degree in the social sciences (such as sociology, social anthropology, and development studies), Economics/Statistics or related fields relevant for the assignment;

• At least 10 years of research and other relevant professional experience;

• Experience with UNICEF Mid-Term Reviews (MTR) and Mid-Term Management Reviews (MTMR)

• Excellent analytical, conceptual and writing skills;

• Strong facilitation and coordination skills, including participatory group discussion;

• Institutional knowledge of UNICEF;

• Familiarity with Yemen current national development priorities and challenges is an advantage;

• Excellent command of English, both written and oral;

• A working knowledge Arabic would be an asset;

• The consultant will be also expected to submit 1 or 2 samples of previous similar work produced and at least 3 references.

How to apply:

If you meet the requirements stated above, please send your application, 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 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.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Thailand
Closing date: 08 Sep 2013

UNICEF Thailand Country Office is seeking an individual consultant to undertake a review and documentation of the lessons learned from the introduction of Tablet PCs Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey round 4 (MICS4) by the National Statistical Office of Thailand (NSO).

Purpose of Assignment:

The consultant is required to undertake a review and documentation of MICS4 lessons learned from the introduction of Tablet PCs for sharing with national and international partners. There are significant lessons to be learned from the innovation by the Thailand National Statistics Office (NSO) of using Tablet PCs to conduct the fieldwork for the MICS4. These lessons will be valuable to key stakeholders in Thailand, including the NSO, line ministries and academia, as well as to a wider global audience.

Work Assignment:

1) Discuss with NSO and UNICEF staff the nature and purpose of the lessons learned review and documentation;2) Develop a workplan and timeline for completion of the review and documentation;3) Review relevant documentation and materials on the introduction of Tablet PCs;4) Develop a key informant interview protocol and conduct data collection from key stakeholders, principally staff of NSO at national and local level, the company which developed MICS4 software, line Ministries involved with MICS4, UNICEF in Thailand, and the UNICEF global MICS4 team; 5) Analyze findings from key informant interview and documents and write a concise report highlighting the major challenges and opportunities encountered in using the Tablet PCs, identifying significant lessons learned for both the NSO and for other organizations in Thailand and internationally who may consider using this technology for large-scale household surveys;6) Provide draft report and presentation for discussion with NSO and UNICEF Thailand;7) Prepare final report of approximately 6000 words in English with Thai translation.

The consultant will be allowed to draw on international consultancy expertise in the technical aspects of migrating data processing from paper-based to Tablet PC based systems, in consultation with the UNICEF global MICS team. The consultant is also expected to travel within Bangkok to conduct interviews with relevant stakeholders.

Estimated Duration of Contract:

Early September - 30 November 2013 ( 30 working days)

How to apply:

Qualifications or Specialized Knowledge/Experience Required:

1) Master’s degree plus minimum 8 years work experience in research, data collection and analysis, preferably with experience of documenting innovations.2) Proven ability in conducting research, analysis and summary of complex qualitative data derived from in-depth interviews.3) Previous experience in working with Royal Thai government and ministries.4) Experience in conducting assessments, evaluations and documentation of innovation is highly desirable.5) Fluency in speaking, reading and writing both Thai and English.

Interested candidates are requested to provide CV/P-11/profile, minimum 3 references and professional fee in USD/THB by 8 September 2013 to hrbangkok@unicef.org.

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 06 Sep 2013

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of the Senior Adviser, Finance, Office of the Comptroller, the incumbent will support the Division in the operational function of the budget, administration and contracting.

The post will focus on management, monitoring and/or support ensuring the due diligence process of the Division in: contractual agreements, IPSAS compliance with respect to accounting for Division's activities, issuance of supply requisitions, statements of work, request for proposals, preparation and submission of CRC documentation, vendor selection, issuance of institutional contracts and LTAs for services. The incumbent will be responsible for producing reports on the status of budgetary allotments, commitments, obligations, variance reports, and preparation of biennium / quadrennial budgets.

Key Expected Results

1. Budget Management

   • Prepare biennium / quadrennial support budgets for the Division which includes five centrally managed budgets and totaling approximately $19M annually. Based on the desired results established in the OMP, plan the budget in consultation with the DFAM Senior Management Team.
   • Participates in divisional budget review meetings where such estimates are reviewed and discussed; also provides background materials as required.
   • Advise the Senior Adviser of the budget implementation and alignment of budgets with the divisional work plan.
   • Monitor administrative and budgetary transactions, ensuring applicable financial rules, regulations, policies and procedures are followed.
   • Supervise the accurate and timely processing of invoices.
   • Monitor financial transactions and accounting reports to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial information. Review expenditures and commitments against each cost center. Prepare status of budgetary allotment reports for submission to DFAM Senior Management Team. Identify and document deviations from planned budgets and proposes solutions to keep expenditures within approved budgets. Take corrective action(s) as necessary.
   • Responsible for ensuring Division meets monthly / annual year end closure requirements.
   • Monitor and track all expenditures related to capital improvement projects, report expenditures to Accounts as per IPSAS requirements.
   • Delegate funds to other business areas and monitors usage and recovery
   • Assist the Division in the billing and reimbursement of funds for services requested by other business areas and performed by third parties / vendors.
   • Manage Sales Tax Exemption Certificates.

2. Procurement of Supplies, Equipment and Contracts Administration

   • In accordance with the Supply Division (SD) guidelines, responsible for preparing the Division's submissions to the Contracts Review Committee (CRC) for institutional / corporate contracts for services in excess of $1OOK. Prepare contracts for approved CRC submissions.
   • Prepare contractual agreements for all other contracts: goods, individual contractors, consultants and institutional / corporate contracts, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, rules and policy.
   • Support the section in developing statement of works (SOWs), Terms of Reference (TORs) and request for proposals (RFPs). In consultation with SD, be responsible for the issuance and receipt of invitations to bid (ITBs) and the process of identification of acceptable suppliers.
   • Manage and participate in technical and commercial evaluation of bids with respect to delivery performance, product acceptability and commercial acceptability; prepare Long-Term Arrangements (LTAs), where necessary; create contracts in SAP and finalize purchase orders with vendors.
   • Coordinate the preparation and monitoring of the section's supply plans, based on the OMP and special projects. Prepare and manage the issuance of supply requisitions.
   • Lead in the process of office supplies and equipment acquisition and monitoring.

3.Administrative Support: - Facilitate the timely renewal of NYHQ insurance policies: NYHQ Property and Terrorism Insurance Programs, General Liability Insurance policies for Secaucus Records Center, Air Travel Insurance policy, NYHQ Motor Vehicle Insurance policy and Global Third Party Motor Vehicle Insurance Policy; support Field Services in the renewal of Property Insurance for selected Field Offices. - Manage lease agreements for all NYHQ premises: UNICEF House and Secaucus Records Center. Ensure capital (finance) lease accounting is performed accurately. - Facilitate the expense allocation of the United Nations Task Team on Common Premises (TTCP); prepare expense report for expenditures incurred by UNICEF on behalf of the TTCP; when requested, prepare quarterly consolidated bill for reimbursement by agencies. Bill agencies for monies due to UNICEF; follow up regarding receipt of payments and instruct Cashier's Office in the correct recording of funds received. - Develop and maintain Divisional standard operating procedures in relation to administrative and financial management. - Any other duties that may be assigned by the Comptroller and/or Deputy Directors DFAM.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• First-level university degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, or directly related technical field(s).* Specialized training in IPSAS and SAP or other ERP systems is considered an asset.

• A first-level university degree from an unrelated technical field, in conjunction with a valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution may be taken into consideration.

• A minimum of two (2) years of relevant hands-on experience at the national and international levels in financial and contract management, budgeting and budget management is required

• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively.
• Sets high levels of quality and productivity for self.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Accepts changes in circumstances when presented with them.
• Analyzes and integrates verbal, numerical and other types of data.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department

How to apply:

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy,quoting E-VN-2013-001586. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 6 September 2013. IMPORTANT: As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 05 Sep 2013

Purpose of the Position

• Schedule and oversee the Building infrastructure related operational tasks associated with maintaining a smooth and seamless facilities operation. To include but not limited to repairs associated with building maintenance, air-conditioning, heating, refrigeration, cafeteria fire suppression & exhaust systems, electrical, plumbing, lighting etc.
• Oversee moves and relocations of staff, reconfigurations of offices & workstation furniture, conference rooms, events related setups & support, and other requests for space renovation and reconfiguration services for all NYHQ locations; 3UN, 633 and Secaucus.
• Manage and maintain stock of furniture parts and provide specifications when purchase of new furniture is required.
• Coordinate & Oversee the operational task associated with the NYHQ storage facilities (Secaucus Warehouse & 3UN B1 storage area approximately 40,000sqft), including transportation of goods to/from 3UN, 633 & Secaucus warehouse.
• Manage and Maintain required building maintenance supplies and inventories.
• Oversee and Maintain UNICEF related safety and security infrastructure, i.e., Locksmith shop, door locks & keys, Video surveillance equipment, cardkey hardware, Radios, etc. and maintain inventory of all emergencies related supplies, i.e. Flashlights, sleeping bags, cots, etc.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: - NON-US CANDIDATES MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A US G4 VISA OR BE A US PERMANENT RESIDENT

Key Expected Results

1. Supervisory Responsibilities

   • Supervises all maintenance personnel (staff, consultants and outsourced temporary assistance).
   • Assists in interviewing and recommending the selection of outsourced and consultants as well as maintenance staff.
   • Supervises and directs technical training of all maintenance staff personnel.
   • Monitors and manages requests for maintenance services via on-line help desk software. Manages assignment of work schedules, distribution of workloads, reviews and approves payroll time sheets for all hourly outsourced maintenance staff, approves annual leaves and vacations of reporting personnel.
   • Supervises all staff relocations and coordinates with staff, divisions, movers and ITD.
   • Supervises and monitors outside contractors during maintenance, repair works, construction and renovation projects in all NYHQ facilities. Schedules Preventive Maintenance and follows up on necessary actions.

2. Facilities Operations and Maintenance

   • Annually submits detailed work plan for major activities related to building maintenance. Compiles statistics and prepares regular reports for submission to Facilities Services Specialist.
   • Manages service requests for maintenance and building services to include air-conditioning, heating and electrical, lighting, water units and repairs to furniture.
   • Maintains as-built plans of the HQ premises and updated plans of all floors/buildings, to include new space modifications, furniture layouts and security equipment by floor using Computer Aided Facility Management software (Aperture).
   • Carries out regular inspections on maintenance, safety and housekeeping of the warehouse and provides inspection reports quarterly.
   • Reviews and recommends floor plans for all requests for alterations, constructions and renovations prior to commencement of work.
   • Prints various types of signs by using computer software for sign engraving.
   • Maintains stock and prepares Purchase Requisitions for all building maintenance, office and workstation furniture and emergency related supplies.

3. Security and Safety Premises

   • Member of DFAM Essential and Critical staff for response to all phases of Emergencies at NYHQ.
   • Provides technical expertise in the operation and the mechanical maintenance of electronic security systems, Video Surveillance, doors, exit signs, card readers at 3 UN Plaza Building, 633 TA and NJ Warehouse.
   • Ensures that operating procedures, safety regulations and fire and safety codes are adhered to by staff and outside contractors. Provides input for new and improved ways to safety practices and procedures.
   • Reviews floor plans for compliance with Building Fire and Safety codes.
   • Performs locksmith services. Maintains accurate records of such activities.

4. Design, Specification and Installation of Furniture

   • In conjunction with Facilities Services Specialist recommends design and specification of furniture in line with UN standardization in terms of space, flexibility and ergonomics. Coordinates delivery and installation with vendors.
   • Manages all requests for furniture. Suggests furniture layout that works best for given space.
   • Performs or arranges for assembly of furniture and equipment. Liaises with vendors for installation and distribution of newly purchased furniture. Arranges for repairs, re-finishing and maintenance of furniture.
   • Liaises with divisions and vendors for installations with regard to official events and conferences. Arranges logistics of space, furniture, lighting and decorations to ensure smooth completion.

5. Performs ad hoc tasks and activities required in supporting the work of DFAM/AMS Section, as requested by the Deputy Director DFAM/AMS and Chief, Facilities Management Services DFAM/FMS.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Completion of Secondary Education (e.g. High School Diploma) is a minimum requirement. Technical training in trades - i.e., electrical, construction, plumbing, locksmith, mechanical is considered an asset
• Minimum of ten (10) years of hands on experience of relevant office maintenance & trades services, i.e. electrical, plumbing, construction, locksmith, mechanical. Five (5) years hands on experience with office modular furniture and partitioning systems a must. Knowledge of Knoll - Morrison & ACME system 375 is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.
• Locksmith License highly desirable.
• The UN Trades and Crafts Test and/or UN ASAT (Administrative Support Assessment Test) in English is desirable.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Ability to lead by example, demonstrating integrity, creativity and enthusiasm in achieving results directly and through work team.
• Knowledge of building fire and safety codes.
• Knowledge of office construction, floor space layouts, electrical installation, partitioning, furniture systems and details of installation.
• Technical expertise in locksmith, computerized sign engraving, building maintenance, office machine and furniture repair.
• Ability to analyze problems and work in a team to develop realistic and innovative solutions to problems involving building systems and maintenance, scheduling, technical and other difficulties.
• Ability to work harmoniously with UNICEF staff, building management of UNICEF House and 633 Third Avenue Building.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team sometimes under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and Aperture is desired.
• Well organized
• Conceptual thinking
• Ability to interpret and disseminate technical information related to building infrastructure systems

How to apply:

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy,quoting E-VN-2013-001604. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 5 September 2013.IN ORDER TO MEET THE MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PARTICULAR POST, A CANDIDATE MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A US G-4 VISA (FOR NON US RESIDENTS) OR BE A US CITIZEN/PERMANENT RESIDENT IMPORTANT: As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Jordan
Closing date: 16 Sep 2013

Purpose of the Position

You will contribute to the Coordination and constantly improving the implementation of VISION in the MENA Region. By acting as the regional VISION technical focal point, you will provide user development and support, monitor reports on progress of VISION implementation, identify areas where special support may be required, resolve user questions either directly or by elevating issues to Tier 3 business owners. You will develop/produce management reports, participate in strategic planning discussions, participate in process reviews & VISION oversight assessments and contribute to the organizational Business Effectiveness and Efficiency initiative.

Key Expected Results

1. Act as technical focal point for VISION in the Region. Provide competent user support by responding to and resolving business and system process related queries from Country Offices. When issues cannot be addressed at the country office or regional levels, escalate them to HQ based Business Process Owners and follow up with concerned parties to ensure smooth functioning at the CO level. Register calls in and monitor open calls in Service Manager as appropriate.

2. Work closely with the Regional Chief of Operations in planning and operationalizing VISION and business process training throughout the region. Support continuing end-user VISION training and communication at the CO level. Provide emergency short term support in VISION as and when necessary.

3. Develop/produce analytical and management reports to monitor utilization of VISION and participate in process reviews and VISION oversight assessments within the Region.

4. Monitor VISION capacity and performance at CO level using multiple self-declaration, observation and information gathering tools/approaches. Analyze data to assess and identify user capacity weaknesses at CO level and propose regional and global solutions to remediate. Track SOD`s and other performance indicators.

5. In accordance with Global Help Desk Service level Agreement (SLA), manage VISION user support within the MENA Region.

6. Participate in strategic planning discussions at Regional and Global level and contribute as required to pilot initiatives, including the Business Effectiveness and Efficiency initiative.

7. Contribute to the design and development of Global learning and on-line support materials; identify and recommend potential improvements to training materials and delivery approaches.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Advanced university degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Development, Business Administration, Information Technology or directly related technical field(s).* Valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution is considered an asset.

• A first level university degree in a relevant technical field (as identified above), in conjunction with seven years of relevant work experience in related technical fields (as identified below), may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience, with prior hands-on experience in SAP/ERP administration. Awareness of rules, regulations and security policies with respect to system access i.e. Segregation of Duties (SoD), is highly desirable.Familiarity with ERP/SAP interfaces, especially towards the management of various user roles and authorizations is highly desirable. Previous hands-on experience in providing technical and business customer support and services related to an ERP system is desirable. Knowledge of UNICEF rules and regulations, and procedures is an asset.

• Fluency in English (excellent writing & communication skills) is required. Knowledge of Arabic or French (written & oral) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.
• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
• Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.
• Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.
• Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.
• Ability to coordinate, interpret, prioritize, monitor and follow-up on multiple user access-related ERP requests.

Remarks

This post has funds available for a one-year contract.

How to apply:

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you. Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy,quoting E-VN-2013-001590. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 16 September 2013. IMPORTANT: As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Sri Lanka
Closing date: 04 Sep 2013

Purpose of the Position

As the head of operations of Sri Lanka Country office, accountable for management of cost effective, efficient and secure business support centre operations, in support of management, administration and implementation of the country programmes, consistent with operations of all other country offices in the Region in accordance with strategy, plans and decisions made by Regional Management Team and Country Programme Management Teams.

Key Expected Results

1. Operations of financial, budget, information & communication technology, supply & logistics, human resource and administrative management strengthened and maintained for Country Office.

2. Appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of operations policy and procedures implemented to support operations at the country and sub-country levels.

3. Fiduciary responsibility for funds and assets effectively secured and timely executed for optimum utilization by taking appropriate decision on all operational and financial transactions, disbursement of funds, and administrative arrangements.

4. Effective leadership provided in strategic planning and policy recommendations in the area of operations, taking initiative in improving and implementing operations management systems, business support center, E&E and innovative automated systems.

5. Basic office services effectively provided to enhance staff safety and productivity.

6. Operations components of the CPMP and annual work plans timely prepared, as well as all other operational reporting requirements fully met for the office.

7. Compliance with all operational systems and procedures effectively monitored to ensure integrity in all financial and other administrative operations of the office.

8. Staff learning/development for effective operations performance programme developed, implemented and enhanced for capacity building.

9. Effective coordination, communication, collaboration established and maintained with internal and external partners for efficient operations, advisory function, vision and leadership, policy coordination, consultative and participatory management process, external representation as well as security and emergency operations.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Advanced university degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Financial Management, Economics, or directly related technical field(s). Valid professional certification (CA; CPA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution, in conjunction with a relevant first-level university degree, may be taken in lieu of an advanced university degree.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience at the national and international levels in office management, finance, budget, accounting, ICT, human resources, supply or administration.
• Previous hands on experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity is required. Experience of shared services/business support centre is highly desirable.
• Work experience in emergency duty station is an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
• Sets, develops and revises organizational strategy and develops clear visions of the organization's future potential.
• Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and produces comprehensive project plans for the organization.

How to apply:

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy,quoting E-VN-2013-001584. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 4 September 2013. IMPORTANT: As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: Yemen
Closing date: 31 Aug 2013

External Announcement #36/2013-

UNICEF Country Office invites applications from suitable qualified consultants to undertake a review of its recovery programme in the North of Yemen i.e. Harad/Hajjah and Sa'ada Governorates. The attached TORs outline the details with regards to the scope of work, timeline and methodology.

How to apply:

Please send your application, including a duly completed United Nations Personal History form-P11(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 before COB Saturday August 31st. 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.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 28 Aug 2013

Purpose of the Position

Under the guidance of the Assistant Accountant, Asset Accounting, reviews and monitors accounting for Property Plant and Equipment, Leases, and Intangibles. Identifies and investigate issues, and take corrective action as required.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:- MUST PASS THE UN ASAT (Administrative Support Assessment Test) IN ENGLISH (please mention in your coverletter whether you passed this exam)- NON-US CANDIDATES MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A US G4 VISA OR BE A US PERMANENT RESIDENT

Key Expected Results

1. Reviews and monitors the accounting for Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangibles. Reviews the results of (or performs): relevant reconciliations, depreciation and amortization runs, stock takes, and impairment tests. Processes (i.e, creates parked document) accounting entries for review by supervisor. Identifies and investigates issues, and takes corrective action as required.

2. Reviews the accounting for finance and operating leases and other joint premises arrangements. Ensures that updated documents have been obtained for all premises arrangements (globally) and for equipment leases in NYHQ; foranalysis by supervisor.

3. For internally developed Intangible Assets and assets under construction for PPE, reviews expenditure and work with other country and HQ offices to ensure that eligible costs are captured. Processes (i.e, creates parked document) accounting entries, for review by supervisor.

4. Performs periodic processing/closure activities, as assigned.

5. Produces timely and informative reports and schedules on a regular and ad hoc basis.

6. Provides technical assistance to country offices and HQ staff.

7. Reviews write-off requests related to non-current assets to ensure that they are complete and are adequately supported. Follows up with offices, when necessary and forwards documents to supervisor. Processes approved write-off entries.

8. Perform other duties and back-up functions to other staff in the unit during their absence, as required.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Completion of Secondary Education (e.g. High School Diploma) is a minimum requirement. Supplemental specialized Accounting Training is an asset. Experience in asset accounting is highly desirable.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible working experience in accounting, as a primary duty/responsibility.
• Must pass the UN ASAT (Administrative Support Assessment Test) in English (please mention in your cover letter whether you passed this exam).
• Completion of the UN Accounting Test is highly desirable. A valid professional certification (CA; CPA; ACCA; CGA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.
• High proficiency in the use of Excel is required. Knowledge of SAP accounting software is an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.
• Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
• Follows procedures and policies and challenges authority only where necessary and appropriate.

How to apply:

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy,quoting E-VN-2013-001538. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 28 August 2013.IN ORDER TO MEET THE MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PARTICULAR POST, A CANDIDATE MUST: - PASS THE UN ASAT (Administrative Support Assessment Test) in ENGLISH (PLEASE MENTION IN YOUR APPLICATION COVER LETTER WHETHER YOU PASSED THIS EXAM) - BE IN POSSESSION OF A US G-4 VISA (FOR NON US RESIDENTS) OR BE A US CITIZEN/PERMANENT RESIDENT IMPORTANT: As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 28 Aug 2013

Purpose of the Position

Under the guidance of the Assistant Accountant, Asset Accounting, reviews and monitors accounting for Property Plant and Equipment, Leases, and Intangibles. Identifies and investigate issues, and take corrective action as required.

MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:- MUST PASS THE UN ASAT (Administrative Support Assessment Test) IN ENGLISH (please mention in your coverletter whether you passed this exam)- NON-US CANDIDATES MUST BE IN POSSESSION OF A US G4 VISA OR BE A US PERMANENT RESIDENT

Key Expected Results

1. Reviews and monitors the accounting for Property, Plant and Equipment and Intangibles. Reviews the results of (or performs): relevant reconciliations, depreciation and amortization runs, stock takes, and impairment tests. Processes (i.e, creates parked document) accounting entries for review by supervisor. Identifies and investigates issues, and takes corrective action as required.

2. Reviews the accounting for finance and operating leases and other joint premises arrangements. Ensures that updated documents have been obtained for all premises arrangements (globally) and for equipment leases in NYHQ; foranalysis by supervisor.

3. For internally developed Intangible Assets and assets under construction for PPE, reviews expenditure and work with other country and HQ offices to ensure that eligible costs are captured. Processes (i.e, creates parked document) accounting entries, for review by supervisor.

4. Performs periodic processing/closure activities, as assigned.

5. Produces timely and informative reports and schedules on a regular and ad hoc basis.

6. Provides technical assistance to country offices and HQ staff.

7. Reviews write-off requests related to non-current assets to ensure that they are complete and are adequately supported. Follows up with offices, when necessary and forwards documents to supervisor. Processes approved write-off entries.

8. Perform other duties and back-up functions to other staff in the unit during their absence, as required.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Completion of Secondary Education (e.g. High School Diploma) is a minimum requirement. Supplemental specialized Accounting Training is an asset. Experience in asset accounting is highly desirable.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible working experience in accounting, as a primary duty/responsibility.
• Must pass the UN ASAT (Administrative Support Assessment Test) in English (please mention in your cover letter whether you passed this exam).
• Completion of the UN Accounting Test is highly desirable. A valid professional certification (CA; CPA; ACCA; CGA; etc.) from an accredited chartered accountancy institution is considered an asset.
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.
• High proficiency in the use of Excel is required. Knowledge of SAP accounting software is an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.
• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.
• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.
• Demonstrates and shares detailed technical knowledge and expertise.
• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.
• Ensures that team or department follows relevant company policies and procedures.
• Follows procedures and policies and challenges authority only where necessary and appropriate.

How to apply:

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy,quoting E-VN-2013-001538. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 28 August 2013.IN ORDER TO MEET THE MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS PARTICULAR POST, A CANDIDATE MUST: - PASS THE UN ASAT (Administrative Support Assessment Test) in ENGLISH (PLEASE MENTION IN YOUR APPLICATION COVER LETTER WHETHER YOU PASSED THIS EXAM) - BE IN POSSESSION OF A US G-4 VISA (FOR NON US RESIDENTS) OR BE A US CITIZEN/PERMANENT RESIDENT IMPORTANT: As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Organization: UN Children's Fund
Country: United States of America
Closing date: 19 Aug 2013

Purpose of the Position

The Systems Analyst: Connectivity, Communication and Collaboration is the Senior Architect responsible for ensuring that UNICEF makes an efficient and effective use of public and private Clouds in the areas of communications and collaboration. He/She collaborates with ITSS IT Operations as he/she devises strategies for the continued monitoring, maintenance and support of the global network components, connectivity solutions and communication and collaboration services.

He/She is responsible and accountable for the optimization of UNICEF global network for the purpose of accessing the private and public clouds services used by UNICEF. He/She architects, standardizes, designs and oversee the implementation of innovative private/public cloud based communication and collaboration solutions, which include messaging, udio, video and web conferencing, advanced telephony, presence management, social networking, etc.

The Systems Analyst: Connectivity, Communication and Collaboration Works with UNICEF Programmes, Global Innovations, Regional Offices and Country Offices to leverage connectivity, communications, data collection and collaboration solutions for UNICEF Programme deliverables. He/She provides advice, guidelines and recommendations for optimal use of technology in pioneering activities with UNICEF Programme.

He/She participates in area relevant to his/her domain of expertise in the networks to which UNICEF participates. He/she foster Architecture Centers of Excellence outside NYHQ.

The Systems Analyst: Connectivity, Communication and Collaboration inputs are UNICEF business requirements, user needs, regulatory compliance, as well as an excellent knowledge of the market that he/she keeps up to date. His/her main partners are representatives of UNICEF business sections, Field ICT Experts, UNICEF Innovations Teams, UNICEF Legal counsel, TA`s Senior Architects, as well as other ITSS section experts.

Key Expected Results

1. Analyze UNICEF business and regulatory compliance requirements, user needs and latest innovations (including UNICEF`s) in connectivity, communication and collaboration.

2. Maintain public/private cloud architectural patterns expertise so that connectivity, availability, scalability, reliability, regulations and security considerations are fully assessed when addressing UNICEF connectivity, communication and collaboration needs.

3. Strategize, architect, standardize design and oversee the implementation of a portfolio of novel communication and collaboration services that respond to the analyzed requirements. Architect, design, standardize and oversees the implementation of innovative connectivity solutions that support the portfolio of communication and collaboration services.

4. Analyze technical, legal and commercial value of using private/public cloud services to extend new and existing communication and collaboration system lifespan and functionalities, most notably in the area of advanced telephony.

5. Engage UNICEF Programs, Regional and Country Offices, UNICEF innovation groups for providing guidelines and recommendations for optimal use of technology. Assist in architecting and designing innovative connectivity solutions, communication and collaboration services geared towards Development through technology.

6. Monitors innovations and technology trends and tendencies in the UN system, with a particular attention to OneUN and DeliverAsOne initiatives. Adjust accordingly the connectivity solutions and the communication and collaboration portfolio of services.

7. Re-architect the UNICEF global networks, standardize network components in order to optimally deliver the envisioned connectivity solutions. Oversee the implementation. Deliver control interfaces to the IT Operations section and assist them in the release process. Perform third line support on all the product, solutions and service architected.

8. Produce analysis and design documentation, Architecture Statements and other project artifacts, as required by ITSS PMO methodology. Mentor project team members in the core technology areas pertaining to connectivity, communication and collaboration.

9. Oversee the establishment of standards in the area of connectivity, communication and collaboration for both UNICEF and OneUN initiatives.

10. Engage in external, internal and interagency forums whether technical or non-technical to demonstrate thought leadership. Participate in relevant UNICEF social media.

11. Foster Architecture Centers of Excellence outside NYHQ. Ensure knowledge transfer to ICT Service Center technical personnel.

12. Oversees consultant activities.

Qualifications of Successful Candidate

• Advanced university degree in computer science, information systems, or directly related technical field(s). Specialized training in the fields broadly applicable to the job is an asset.

• Minimum of eight years of relevant work experience in network analysis, design, architecture development, implementation and monitoring, of which at least 3 years of previous experience with unified communication, online collaboration services, preferably cloud-based. Previous work experience in the area of network connectivity, unified communication, online collaboration for ICT4D programs in a developing country is highly desirable.

  • Previous experience of working with cross-functional projects is also highly desirable. Previous hands-on experience with Cloud services, including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS is considered desirable. Previous experience with Office 365 and/or Azure is considered an asset.

  • Previous hands on experience in a supervisory/managerial capacity would be an asset.

  • Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of an additional UN Language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Russian, Chinese) is considered an asset.

Competencies of Successful Candidate

• Communicates effectively to varied audiences, including during formal public speaking.

• Sets high standards for quality of work and consistently achieves project goals.

• Able to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.

• Adjusts team or department's approach to embrace changing circumstances.

• Analyzes and integrates potentially conflicting numerical, verbal and other data from a number of sources.

• Demonstrates, applies and shares expert technical knowledge across the organization.

• Translates strategic direction into plans and objectives.

• Has good leadership and supervisory skills; co-ordinates group activities, ensuring that roles within the team are clear.

• Sets clearly defined objectives and plans activities for self, own team or department.

How to apply:

If you want a challenging career while improving the lives of children around the world UNICEF, the leading children's rights organization, would like to hear from you.Visit us at www.unicef.org/about/employ to register in our new e-Recruitment system and apply to this vacancy,quoting E-VN-2013-001491. Applications must be received by Midnight EST on 19 August 2013. IMPORTANT: As part of your applicant online profile on UNICEF's e-Recruitment site, please make sure your select “Release Profile” under Candidate Profile/Overview & Release. Please note that only candidates who are under serious consideration will be contacted. In the selection of its staff, UNICEF is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion, and without discrimination of persons with disabilities. Well qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.