Urwah Admin

United Nations

<div><div><div><div>Work Location
</div><div>Cairo, Egypt
</div></div><div><div>Expected duration
</div><div>1 Mar - 31 Aug 2026
</div></div><div><div>Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 140 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community. This internship is located in the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS) in Cairo, Egypt. The internship is unpaid, full-time, and in -person. Interns work five days per week. The intern will work under the supervision of the Programme Management Officer for Risk Knowledge &amp; Analysis. The intern will support the team in the following areas: - Research and Analysis o Conduct desk reviews on DRR in Arab States, focusing on local hazards such as droughts, floods, sandstorms, earthquakes, and extreme heat. o Prepare short background notes and inputs for meetings and workshops. o Track regional risk knowledge reports and summarize emerging risk trends. - Data and Risk Information o Collect and organize disaster-related data on impacts, losses, and damages. o Support development of country or hazard profiles and knowledge products. o Draft fact sheets and brief case studies on regional practices. - Events o Take notes and prepare summaries for regional workshops and meetings. o Support planning and implementation of risk knowledge events. o Help document and share lessons learned from activities. - Policy Support o Assist in drafting concept notes, talking points, and briefs. o Provide inputs for regional coordination and stakeholder meetings.
</div></div><div><div>Qualifications/special skills
</div><div>Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent). &bull; Applicants are required to have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams; &bull; Ability to design surveys and polls is desirable. Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications including MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) &bull; Knowledge of information technology management is desirable Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship. Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses? Have you completed a UN Internship before? If yes, please include the UN entity as well as concrete dates?
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><ul><li>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Official languages of the United Nations secretariat are: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish
</li></ul></div><div><div>Additional Information
</div><ul><li>Due to the high volume of applications received, only successful candidates will be contacted
</li></ul></div><div><div>Intern Specific text
</div><div>Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Risk Knowledge Intern

<div><div><div><div>Result of Service
</div><div>Under the guidance of the RC and supervision of the Senior Economist, the consultant will be responsible for undertaking all necessary activities to support the successful completion of the CCA process. Specifically, the consultant will: &bull; Enhance the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Pipeline: o Refine existing AI-driven pipelines to improve semantic document indexing and response generation. o Ensure compatibility and responsiveness of the system using orchestration framework (LangChain) and a modern LLM (LLaMA3 or equivalent). &bull; Support Document Ingestion and Vector Embedding: o Preprocess and convert thematic documents (PDF, DOCX) into machine-readable formats. o Structure and embed documents into a vector database (e.g., FAISS, ChromaDB). &bull; Optimize Prompt Engineering and Output Structuring: o Develop and test prompts to generate structured outputs aligned with the CA summary template. o Ensure coverage of sections including root causes, affected populations, interlinkages, SDG alignment, financial dimensions, and opportunities for change. &bull; Evaluate and Refine Model Outputs: o Compare AI-generated summaries with manual inputs to enhance relevance and accuracy. o Ensure model outputs reflect UN analytical language and maintain methodological consistency. &bull; Support Integration into Final CA Outputs: o Assist in preparing final, SAT-validated summaries for each development challenge. o Propose ways to scale or replicate the approach for other UN analytical processes, and explore ways to create a Chat Bot able to communicate with the user.
</div></div><div><div>Work Location
</div><div>Remote
</div></div><div><div>Expected duration
</div><div>2 Months
</div></div><div><div>Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>Background: The UN Resident Coordinator Office (RCO) leads the coordination and strategic alignment of the UN system&rsquo;s support to Kuwait in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UN mandates, and Kuwait Vision 2035. The RCO forges partnerships with the Government of Kuwait and serves as the Secretariat for inter-agency coordination among 11 Resident and 15 Non-Resident UN entities. The RCO is launching the 2025 Common Country Analysis (CCA), the UN&rsquo;s independent and forward-looking assessment of Kuwait&rsquo;s development context. This year&rsquo;s CCA aims to be a transformative, data-driven and highly visual product that informs both internal programming and external engagement. It will move beyond traditional reporting to provide actionable insights on Kuwait&rsquo;s post-oil economic transition, regional instability and national development goals. Scope of work The Consultant will provide support for the application of AI for the generation of the CCA, for the first stage of the CCA generation (desk review), including supplementing sections that are missing or need to be strengthened again with the use of AI, suggesting and implementing additional analysis as needed, and as much as possible, including a disaggregated assessment and analysis in the AI desk review of groups at higher risk of vulnerability (women, youth, elderly, persons with disability, minorities, migrants and refugees, others) and subnational assessment and analysis.
</div></div><div><div>Qualifications/special skills
</div><div>A Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Statistics, Economics or related field is required. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in the application of artificial intelligence, data science, or digital tools for research, analytics, or programme development is required. Proven experience in AI-driven text processing and document analysis is required. Proficiency in GPT-based LLMs, LangChain, or similar frameworks, and vector databases (e.g., FAISS, ChromaDB) is required. Strong understanding of retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and prompt engineering is desirable. Technical background in data science, machine learning, or NLP is desirable. Familiarity with sustainable development and UN planning frameworks is desirable. Strong communication and independent problem-solving skills is desirable.
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Note: &ldquo;Fluency&rdquo; equals a rating of &lsquo;fluent&rsquo; in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and &ldquo;Knowledge of&rdquo; equals a rating of &lsquo;confident&rsquo; in two of the four areas.
</div></div><div><div>Additional Information
</div><div>Not available.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Research Consultant

<div><div><div><div>Result of Service
</div><div>The Refugee Support Consultant will be responsible for supporting Palestine Refugees from Syria (PRS) access identification documents on eUNRWA online platform provide advice and help PRS access assistance and services in Egypt in close coordination with the Palestinian Embassy, UN agencies, and national service providers. Additionally, the consultant will maintain and expand referral mechanisms enabling vulnerable individuals to access a broad network of service providers and assistance in Egypt to address specific and/or acute needs. Based on the support provided, the consultant will be expected to provide timely reporting on protection priorities and developments to the Representative and support coordination with partners to ensure target groups are included in relevant policies, services, and assistance frameworks.
</div></div><div><div>Work Location
</div><div>Representative Office in Cairo
</div></div><div><div>Expected duration
</div><div>Until 30 April 2026, with the possibility of renewal subject to performance and office needs.
</div></div><div><div>Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>Specific Outputs/Tasks include but not limited to: &bull; In coordination with the Palestinian Embassy in Cairo and the Relief and Social Services Department, receives Palestine refugees from Syria (PRS), guides them on the registration documentation required, and assists them in creation of their e-account, enabling them to submit registration applications and/or downloading their Family Registration Card. &bull; Informs PRS about and helps those that qualify access available assistance and services while in Egypt, as well as coordinates with relevant departments and service providers to respond to PRS needs or address complaints where feasible. &bull; Keeps a detailed record of PRS received, their various issues and assistance/referral provided and assists the Supervisor in the provision of disaggregated data on PoCs and their issues as needed; maintains accurate records and files for further follow up. &bull; Serves as the office focal point and proactively follows up with partners including IOM, UNCHR, WFP, ERC, the Palestinian Embassy and other stakeholders to ensure coordination of support and timely responses to enquiries. &bull; Participate in relevant interagency groupings and identifies services providers to ensure that PRS are included in policy discussions and to enhance assistance opportunities. Provides input to relevant studies, questionnaires and reports in close coordination with relevant HQ departments; draft correspondence to relevant stakeholders with a view to addressing vulnerabilities. &bull; Maintains and expands a network of service providers to ensure an effective referral mechanism and timely support for the target group in response to their evolving needs. This includes managing the office hotline to respond to inquiries and ensure timely dissemination of accurate information through SMS, WhatsApp, and other relevant communication channels; logging new requests for assistance and coordinating referrals to trusted partners where relevant, maintaining accurate and disaggregated referral records and monitoring protection-related trends and developments, providing timely reporting to head of office, and support coordination with partners to ensure target groups are included in relevant policies, services, and assistance frameworks. &bull; In close coordination with the External Relations and Communication Department (ERCD) staff and UNHCR, supports implementation of ongoing assistance agreement(s) and undertakes close monitoring of their implementation with a view to ensuring continuity. &bull; Follows up with other Departments and stakeholders and prepares statistics and figures, and reports for internal and external use. &bull; Stays abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments in Egypt / the region that have an impact on the protracted refugee situations protection environment in Egypt and brings important developments to the attention of the Supervisor, who under his/her guidance, consults with the Protection and Legal Departments as appropriate and takes actions as required. &bull; Perform other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
</div></div><div><div>Qualifications/special skills
</div><div>&bull; A university degree from an accredited educational institution in refugee affairs, law, public or international relations or related fields. &bull; At least five years' experience of working with refugees, vulnerable migrants or people with complex needs is required. &bull; Experience in law or public affairs, including experience in a multicultural environment is required. &bull; Experience in inter-Agency coordination and cooperation is required. &bull; Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic. &bull; Experience and proficiency in operating personal computers and standard software. &bull; Applications used by the Agency such as Office 365 and other tools is required. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS &bull; Familiarity with the UN system and Middle East and the Palestine refugee issue. &bull; Understanding of the challenges faced by Palestine refugees in Egypt.
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div>Excellent command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
</div></div><div><div>Additional Information
</div><div>COMPETENCIES UN Core Values of Professionalism, Integrity and Respect for Diversity and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. &bull; Analyzing &bull; Coping with Pressure and Setbacks &bull; Persuading and Influencing &bull; Relating and Networking &bull; Learning and Researching &bull; Team player &bull; Proven ability to work tactfully in a challenging and politically sensitive environment. &bull; High level of personal resilience and emotional maturity for working closely with people in distress. &bull; Ability to work flexibly as part of a small diverse team. &bull; Demonstrated ability to write clearly, concisely, accurately, and quickly in both languages. REPORTING AND ADMINISTRATION The Consultant will report to the Chief, Representative Office in Cairo. MONTHLY REMUNERATION USD 1,533.73
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Refugee Support Consultant

<div><div><div><div>Org. Setting and Reporting
</div><div>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 5.8 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 the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent: The incumbent of this post reports to the Area Health Officer (AHO) and receives technical guidance from Field Family Health Officer (FFHO). Supervisees: NA
</div></div><div><div>Responsibilities
</div><div>The incumbent: 1 Undertakes regular visits to UNRWA health centers according to a rotating working schedule in order to examine, treat and follow-up of high-risk pregnancies and other women with special health needs. 2 Plans and directs the in-service training of medical and nursing staff on gynecology and obstetrics trainings mainly on safe reproductive health practices and insertion of intra-uterine devices. 3 Maintains records of patients on the electronic medical records (EMR) system and provides statistical data and relevant information on such patients to the Field Office on monthly/ Quarterly basis. 4 Maintains an effective system of referral, and feedback within the health center and from contracted and government hospitals, and refers refugee patients through hospitalization management system. 5 Ensures that equipment and supplies are maintained, and techniques are performed in accordance with standard Agency procedures. 6 Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
</div></div><div><div>Competencies
</div><div>UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Functional i. Applying Technical Expertise ii. Following Instructions and Procedures iii. Adapting and Responding to Change iv. Analyzing v. Learning and Researching
</div></div><div><div>Education
</div><div>-A university degree in medicine from a recognized university including an internship of at least twelve-month duration. -An advanced degree in obstetrics and gynecology specialty. -A valid license to practice obstetrics and gynecology in the country of duty station (where applicable).
</div></div><div><div>Job - Specific Qualification
</div><div>Not available.
</div></div><div><div>Work Experience
</div><div>A minimum of six years of progressively responsible experience in medicine including two years' experience in obstetrics and gynecology after obtaining a degree in this discipline is required -Please confirm if you live/ reside in West Bank or Jerusalem? And if you have West Bank or Jerusalem ID. please to mention its number down, as it is desirable
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div><div><div>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English <b>and </b>Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Required Languages
</b></h2><div><div><div><div><div><b>Language </b></div><div><b>Reading </b></div><div><b>Writing </b></div><div><b>Listening </b></div><div><b>Speaking
</b></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>English </b></div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II </div><div>UN Level II
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Arabic </b></div><div>UN Level I </div><div>UN Level I </div><div>UN Level I </div><div>UN Level I
</div></div><br>
</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div>Assessment
</div><ul><li>Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.
</li></ul></div><div><div>Special Notice
</div><div>Contract Type: Daily Paid contract. This vacancy notice is open to internal and external candidates. Only candidates residing in West Bank or Jerusalem, and within commuting distance of the duty station with authorization to work in the duty station at the time of application are eligible to apply. The Agency will not assume responsibility or accountability to support or facilitate the issuance of work permit in WestBank/ Jerusalem, and without a valid work permit, the appointment may be rescinded. Preference will be given to registered Palestine refugees and candidates assisting the Agency to meet its commitment to gender parity. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. &quot;Only applications from Hebron &amp; Bethlehem will be considered&quot;. To ensure efficiency and timeliness of the recruitment process, if a large number of applicants pass the test, the Agency may decide to invite to the interview only the candidates with the top scores to ensure a manageable number of candidates to proceed to the personal interview stage. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The PHP should be completed with full relevant work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All acquired university degrees must also be stated, if applicable. Please make sure that your application is filled in properly, correctly, and completely; any missing or incomplete information may lead to the rejection of the application by the system. Applicants applying to positions for Grades 12 to 20 or LDC Bands E to H must submit a cover letter/motivational statement in order to be considered. Additionally, providing incorrect or misleading information on an application will result in the immediate disqualification of a candidate. For UNRWA internal staff, they are required to specify and include their current UNRWA grade level. To do so applicants should select under &quot;Category&quot; RLG, scroll down to see all categories, then select their local grade. Please find below the link to a video that guides applicants on how to apply to Job Openings: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MH-IYA6Y8kxA1fgao5qyTV8VwNajgx4u/view? usp=sharing Equivalency: Equivalency may apply for this post. Candidates with a combination of additional relevant academic qualifications and/or additional years of progressive work experience may also be considered on equivalency. NB: Work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. Advertisements published only in English will only accept applications in English, and Arabic submissions will not be considered. The Agency may disqualify applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List, or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated whilst misconduct processes were pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers, about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated whilst an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and such persons may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. The Agency will immediately disqualify applicants who are ineligible for any reason in accordance with the Agency regulatory framework. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org
</div></div><div><div>United Nations Considerations
</div><div>Staff members are subject to the authority of the Commissioner-General of UNRWA and to assignment by him or her. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender parity at all levels of staffing under the current UN-wide gender agenda and strongly encourages applications from qualified applicants from under-represented groups. At UNRWA, the paramount consideration in the recruitment and employment of staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity, with due regard to geographic diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications and organizational needs. UNRWA is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities may be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application. UNRWA Considerations UNRWA staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of efficiency, competence, neutrality, impartiality and integrity. This includes respect for and commitment to human rights, diversity and non-violent means of dealing with all kinds of conflict. Only persons who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for UNRWA jobs. Candidates will not be considered for employment with UNRWA if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment. The Agency may disqualify applicants who have separated for reason of misconduct, who left a UN Agency while misconduct processes were pending, or who appear on the UN Sanctions List. UNRWA is a non-smoking work environment. Applicants are urged to follow carefully all instructions available in the online recruitment platform, inspira. For more detailed guidance, applicants may refer to the Manual for the Applicant, which can be accessed by clicking on &ldquo;Manuals&rdquo; hyper-link on the upper right side of the inspira account-holder homepage. The evaluation of applicants will be conducted on the basis of the information submitted in the application according to the evaluation criteria of the job opening and the applicable internal legislations of the United Nations including the Charter of the United Nations, resolutions of the General Assembly, the Staff Regulations and Rules, administrative issuances and guidelines. Applicants must provide complete and accurate information pertaining to their personal profile and qualifications according to the instructions provided in inspira to be considered for the current job opening. No amendment, addition, deletion, revision or modification shall be made to applications that have been submitted. Candidates under serious consideration for selection will be subject to reference checks to verify the information provided in the application. Job openings advertised on the Careers Portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline date.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>THE UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA) DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR REQUEST MONEY FROM CANDIDATES AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT AND ONBOARDING PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING, ONBOARDING). UNRWA DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Obstetrician/Gynecologist - Daily Paid Contract- For ROSTER Purposes-For Internal and External Candidates Grade-, HL08, G

<div><div><div><div>Result of Service
</div><div>Delivering a two-day training session on the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy and Accountability Scorecard on Disability Inclusion in Astana
</div></div><div><div>Work Location
</div><div>Astana, Kazakhstan
</div></div><div><div>Expected duration
</div><div>1 month (4 working days)
</div></div><div><div>Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>BACKGROUND In 2015, Kazakhstan ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), committing to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity. To support the implementation of the Convention, in 2019, the UN developed the Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS), which provides the foundation for sustainable and transformative progress on disability inclusion through all pillars of the work of the United Nations. The strategy includes disability-inclusive measures in the following areas: strategic planning and management, inclusion, and organizational culture. As part of the UNDIS, every UN Country Team is responsible for completing an Accountability Scorecard on Disability Inclusion and annually reporting progress data to the unified UN reporting platform UN-INFO. This Disability Inclusion Scorecard is a key component of the accountability framework that tracks how UN agencies integrate the rights of persons with disabilities into their work at the country level and joint programs and processes. In Kazakhstan, the inter-agency UN Disability Inclusion Taskforce has discussed the implementation of UNDIS and the findings of the Disability Inclusion Scorecard during their annual reviews and coordination meetings. These discussions highlighted both progress and persistent gaps, particularly in building staff capacity on disability-inclusive programming, accessibility, and organizational culture. The UNCT recognized the need for structured capacity-building support to ensure alignment with UNDIS and the CRPD commitments. This training is therefore organized under the mandate of the UNCT Disability Inclusion Taskforce, as part of the UN&rsquo;s accountability and capacity-strengthening efforts at the country level. With the aim to improve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of the UN Country Team in Kazakhstan on the implementation of the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy and the achievement of 15 indicators in four key areas of the strategy (leadership, strategic planning, inclusiveness, programming, and organizational culture), a two-day training is being organized for inter-agency UN Disability Inclusion Taskforce members and other disability inclusion focal points of UN agencies. The training will include the following sessions: a) Disability Models and Subcultures b) HRBA, CRPD-SDG links, UNDIS, c) Universal Design, Accessibility, and Reasonable Accommodations, d) Disability-Inclusive Communications, e) Disability Mainstreaming in Programmes and Projects, f) Disability-Inclusive Operations: Procurement &amp; Employment, g) Disability Ethics and Inclusive Language, h) Organization of disability-inclusive events. SCOPE OF WORK Under the direct supervision of RCO Data Management, Results Monitoring and Reporting Officer, the engaged Consultant will perform the following: - develop the training program, training content, and learning materials on the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy and Accountability Scorecard on Disability Inclusion, based on the international and local experiences; - conduct a two-day training session for inter-agency UN Disability Inclusion Taskforce members and disability inclusion focal points of UN agencies on the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy and Accountability Scorecard on Disability Inclusion based on their (participants) needs in English/Russian languages; - conduct consultation meetings with agency representatives the day before and the day after the training to explore ways to effectively implement the strategy based on a twin-track approach to disability; - submit a training report, including recommendations for UNDIS implementation and completion of the annual Disability Inclusion Accountability Scorecard to RCO.
</div></div><div><div>Qualifications/special skills
</div><div>Education - Advanced degree in Social Sciences, Disability Studies or related areas is required Experience: - Minimum of 5 years of experience in disability projects is required - Experience in developing and conducting training on disability issues is required - Experience working with UN agencies or international organizations is an asset - Skills in developing learning materials for conducting trainings; - Skills in conducting training on disability, inclusion, and accessibility issues; - Knowledge and skills in UNDIS implementation; - Excellent report writing and communication skills; - Knowledge of disability rights and inclusive development is highly desirable.
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><ul><li>Fluency in English and Russian is required. Knowledge of Kazakh is desirable.
</li></ul></div><div><div>Additional Information
</div><div>The evaluation of the consultant will be conducted using a cumulative analysis or combined evaluation method, which considers both technical and financial aspects. A contract will be awarded to the individual consultant whose offer: 1. Meets all minimum technical requirements, and 2. Receives the highest combined score based on the following weighted criteria: &bull; Technical Evaluation: 70%, &bull; Financial Evaluation: 30%. Payments will be linked to the deliverables and made upon the consultant&rsquo;s satisfactory completion and approval of each output. ADMINISTRATIVE MEASURES The consultant must have their own laptop and other necessary technical equipment to complete the assignment. All documents produced during the consultancy period will be treated as confidential, and the rights to distribute and/or publish them shall reside solely with the United Nations.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

International consultant to conduct training on implementing the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy

<div><div><div><div>Work Location
</div><div>Cairo, Egypt
</div></div><div><div>Expected duration
</div><div>1 Jan - 30 Jun 2025
</div></div><div><div>Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>Created in December 1999, the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) is the designated focal point in the United Nations system for the coordination of efforts to reduce disasters and to ensure synergies among the disaster reduction activities of the United Nations and regional organizations and activities in both developed and less developed countries. Led by the United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Disaster Risk Reduction (SRSG), UNDRR has over 140 staff located in its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, and in regional offices. Specifically, UNDRR guides, monitors, analyses and reports on progress in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030, supports regional and national implementation of the Framework and catalyzes action and increases global awareness to reduce disaster risk working with UN Member States and a broad range of partners and stakeholders, including civil society, the private sector, parliamentarians and the science and technology community. This internship is located in the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS) in Cairo, Egypt. The internship is unpaid, full-time, and in -person. Interns work five days per week. The intern will work under the supervision of the External Relations Officer. The intern will support the team in advancing the organization&rsquo;s strategic communications efforts, contribute to global campaigns aimed at promoting disaster risk reduction. Tasks will include: &#61485; Social Media Support: o Assist in developing and scheduling engaging content for social media platforms o Monitor social media trends, engagement metrics, and provide input for content improvement. o Support coverage of events, workshops, and campaigns. o Monitor media coverage and prepare summaries or media digests relevant to the office&rsquo;s work. &#61485; Website and Digital Content Management: o Support regular updates to the office&rsquo;s website pages, including uploading news items, event summaries, and multimedia content. o Assist in ensuring that website content is accurate, timely, and aligned with corporate messaging. &#61485; Newsletter Development: o Contribute to the drafting, formatting, and dissemination of regular newsletters. o Coordinate with various teams to collect relevant content, stories, and visuals for inclusion. &#61485; Content Development: o Assist in drafting communication materials such as press releases, feature stories, talking points, and briefs. o Support the development of visual assets in collaboration with graphic designers or using available tools. &#61485; Administrative and Coordination Support: o Assist in internal coordination for communications tasks and support documentation of communication efforts. o Perform other related duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
</div></div><div><div>Qualifications/special skills
</div><div>Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); (b) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's degree or equivalent). &bull; Applicants must have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Teams; &bull; Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts is required; &bull; Ability to design surveys and polls is desired; &bull; Using content management systems (CMS), photo editing software, web analytics, accessibility is desired; &bull; Knowledge in copywriting, editing, and translating web content from English to Arabic is desired
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><ul><li>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English is required. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. The official languages of the United Nations Secretariat are Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish.
</li></ul></div><div><div>Additional Information
</div><div>1. Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required such as Marketing, Business Administration, public information, digital communications, social media, web content managementor any other related field. 2. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. 3. Candidates for the UN Internship Programme are required to cover the cost of travel including visa, accommodation, health insurance and other living expenses for the duration of the internship. Will you be able to cover all the above-mentioned expenses?
</div></div><div><div>Intern Specific text
</div><div>Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Communications Intern

<div><div><div><div>Result of Service
</div><div>The goal of this job function is to provide support in implementation of project activities.
</div></div><div><div>Work Location
</div><div>Astana, Kazakhstan
</div></div><div><div>Expected duration
</div><div>6 months, with possibility of extension
</div></div><div><div>Duties and Responsibilities
</div><div>BACKGROUND: The International Trade Centre (ITC) is the joint technical cooperation agency of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the United Nations. ITC has a unique mandate in the United Nations system to promote increased competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in developing, transition and least developed countries and assisting them to better use trade as a platform for growth, development and employment creation. ITC supports beneficiary countries to improve their business environment and facilitate better management of border operations, including through the implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement (TFA). ITC is implementing a 4-year technical assistance project Ready4Trade Central Asia: Fostering prosperity through the Trans- Caspian Transport Corridor, funded by the European Union. The Project aims to advance the European Union (EU)-Central Asia connectivity agenda through increasing the operational efficiency of the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor and internationalisation of Central Asian business. This will be achieved through simplifying cross-border formalities in Central Asia to attract trade and sustainable investment; improving regional coordination across Central Asian countries to foster trade and transport connectivity; and enhancing the competitiveness of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) to facilitate their access to regional and EU markets, including through leveraging the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. The project is structured around three Outcomes: &bull; Outcome 1. Simplified cross-border formalities in Central Asia to attract trade and sustainable investment on strategic Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. &bull; Outcome 2. Improved regional coordination across Central Asian countries to foster trade and transport connectivity along the strategic Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. &bull; Outcome 3. Improved competitiveness of MSMEs to access regional and EU markets, including through the Trans-Caspian Transport Corridor. The first two outcomes of the project are geared towards improving transparency, predictability and efficiency of trade formalities, advancing digitalization and paperless trade, strengthening bilateral and/or regional frameworks for data exchange and interoperability and improved cross-border coordination to reduce administrative burdens on economic operators. Outcome 3 is aimed at improving competitiveness of MSMEs to access regional and EU markets, including through the expansion of the Cross-Border Trade Management Curriculum. In this context, ITC is recruiting a project officer to provide support in implementation of project activities. FUNCTIONS: Under the direct supervision of the Associate Programme Officer, the overall guidance of the Chief, Business-driven Trade and Investment Facilitation, ITC, Geneva, and in close cooperation with the National Project Manager and other consultants involved in the project, the Associate Trade Facilitation Project Officer will be responsible for the following duties: &bull; Works with the project management in ITC HQ to develop, update project work plans, monitors and ensures timely implementation of project activities according to the project document, work plan, identifies problems and issues to be addressed and proposes corrective actions; liaises with relevant parties; identifies and tracks follow-up actions. &bull; Carries out basic research on selected aspects of programmes, operations and other activities, etc., to include collecting, analyzing and presenting statistical data and other information gathered from diverse sources. &bull; Provides substantive support for policy coordination and evaluation functions, including the review and analysis of emerging issues and trends, participation in evaluations or research activities and studies. &bull; Assist in providing trade-related technical advisory services related to the implementation of Outcome 1 and Outcome 2 e.g. participate to the development of trade digitization reforms, recommend procedural simplification measures, etc. &bull; Contributes to the preparation of various written outputs, e.g. draft background papers, analytical notes, sections of reports and studies, inputs to publications, etc. &bull; Provides administrative and substantive support to consultative and other meetings, conferences, etc., to include proposing agenda topics, identifying and proposed participants, preparation of background documents and presentations, handling logistics, etc. &bull; Supports the activities of national consultants in the beneficiary country involved, among others, in the implementation of the project initiative. &bull; Contributes to outreach activities and communications for the project, e.g. through presentations at relevant key events in the country and regular dissemination of project results, through press releases, web-stories, success stories, presentations, etc. &bull; Participates in field missions of ITC experts and international consultants, including provision of guidance to external consultants, government officials and other parties and drafting mission summaries, provides assistance in follow up actions, etc &bull; Performs other duties as required Copyright: The personnel has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required.
</div></div><div><div>Qualifications/special skills
</div><div>EDUCATION: A first-level university degree in business administration, management, economics or a related field. Note: An advanced degree (Masters or equivalent) in business administration, management, economics or a related field may be accepted in lieu of relevant professional work experience. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in project/programme management, business administration or related area, preferably in the area of trade facilitation. Experience of working in international/donor organizations or national development agencies desirable. Experience in developing and implementing branding / marketing strategies desirable. Experience in delivering trade related services to SMEs desirable. COMPETENCIES: ITC&rsquo;S VALUES are: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity Professionalism: Proficiency in Microsoft office. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. 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&rsquo; ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Planning&amp; Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.
</div></div><div><div>Languages
</div><div>Advanced knowledge of Russian and English is required.
</div></div><div><div>Additional Information
</div><div>This contract will be administered on behalf of ITC by UNOPS. This is a part-time 75% role. This vacancy is open for locally residing Kazakh nationals. Applicants must be authorized to work in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station.
</div></div><div><div>No Fee
</div><div>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS&rsquo; BANK ACCOUNTS.</div></div></div></div>

Associate Trade Facilitation Project Officer (LICA 8) - Part-time

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