Urwah Admin

United Nations Development Programme

<div><p><b>Background:
</b></p><p>UN Women, grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, works for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; the empowerment of women; and the achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
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The UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS) implements its Strategic Note 2022 -2025 in close consultation with strategic partners and other stakeholders in the region. A key strategic priority for ROAS is deepening and expanding its engagement in the Gulf Cooperation Council sub-region, including through exercise of UN Women&rsquo;s coordination and normative mandates. ROAS has enjoyed a strategic partnership with the Kingdom of Bahrain since 2016. The Supreme Council for Women is the primary operational partner of UN Women in Bahrain and provides generous budgetary support to the strategic partnership with UN Women. The SCW is the national women&rsquo;s machinery mandated to develop and coordinate the implementation of the National Plan for the Advancement of Women.
</p><p>In the course of this partnership ROAS has administered two rounds of the Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa Global Award for Women&rsquo;s Empowerment, in close consultation with the Supreme Council for Women (2018 and 2022). The Global Award provides prizes in the amount of USD 100,000 for winners across four categories (public sector, private sector, civil society and individual champions) who demonstrate impact for women&rsquo;s empowerment on the application forms and according to the selection criteria. More information on the Global Award and previous winners can be found here: https://www.womenglobalaward.org/en
</p><p>The application period for the third round of the Princess Sabeeka Bint Ibrahim Al-Khalifa Global Award for Women&rsquo;s Empowerment was launched during a side-event at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in UN Headquarters on 11 March. The application period will run for 12 months and will include communications and outreach to publicize the Award and its aims. Following filtration and review of the applications, and deliberations of the International Jury, the winners of the third round are expected to be announced during a high-level event in December 2026.
</p><p>Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Regional Coordination Specialist, the Project Officer (Bahrain Global Award) is responsible for the implementation of the Bahrain Global Award workplan, as agreed with the Supreme Council for Women.
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The Project Officer (Bahrain Global Award) works in close collaboration with Regional Office for the Arab States Communications Team and Operations Team to ensure successful implementation of the Bahrain Global Award workplan 2025-2026, including strategic communications and outreach, and management of the workplan budget 2025-2026.
</p><p><b>Scope of Work:
</b></p><p><b>Effective Strategic Communications
</b></p><ul><li>Design, oversee and implement the communications plan for the Global Award;
</li><li>Facilitate media coverage of the Global Award application process and results, including drafting op-eds, facilitating interviews etc;
</li><li>Guide the maintenance and update of content for the Global Award website;
</li><li>Arrange translation and quality-translation of the Arabic language version of the Global Award website;
</li><li>Draft social media and website content to raise awareness of the Global Award application process and results, leveraging UN Women&rsquo;s regional and global networks;
</li><li>Create videos, convene webinars and events etc. to raise awareness of the Global Award application process;
</li><li>Identify opportunities to leverage events led by UN Women to raise awareness of the Global Award application process and strategic aims;
</li><li>Liaise with UN Women communications teams at global, regional and country level to promote the Global Award coverage;
</li><li>Prepare talking points, speeches etc. for UN Women&rsquo;s participation in events showcasing the Global Award.
</li></ul><p><b>Data Collection and Knowledge Management
</b></p><ul><li>Track application numbers and trends on a regular (monthly / weekly) basis;
</li><li>Propose and implement actions to increase the number of applications in specific categories and / or geographic regions;
</li><li>Prepare briefings, presentations, summaries etc. regarding progress in the application period and the review process;
</li><li>Compile lessons learned and good practices on a rolling basis to inform future actions;
</li><li>Conduct desk review and other research to strengthen institutional knowledge of the global landscape with regards to international prizes and awards of similar nature, and of opportunities to increase the number of high-quality applications for the Global Award, including in the future;
</li><li>Maintain UN Women internal knowledge management sharepoints for institutional memory.
</li></ul><p><b>Effective and Transparent Selection Process and Jury Deliberation
</b></p><ul><li>Conduct the filtration/review process to shortlist stage in accordance with the agreed criteria and procedure;
</li><li>Facilitate the quality assurance process for the review of applications;
</li><li>Prepare summaries, briefings, packages etc. to brief to International Jury in their selection of the final winners;
</li><li>Liaise with the International Jury members and provide support to their deliberation process as requested;
</li><li>Liaise with International Jury members in preparation for the Award announcement and presentation ceremony.
</li></ul><p><b>Implementation of Workplan and Budget
</b></p><ul><li>Monitor implementation of the Bahrain Global Award workplan and provide monthly informal updates to the national partner;
</li><li>Draft results-based reports on the Global Award project progress towards achieving results (e.g. donor reports, UN Women internal reporting process and other reporting mechanisms as necessary);
</li><li>Manage implementation of the budget, using UN Women&rsquo;s online project management systems (e.g. Quantum, RMS);
</li><li>Provide regular updates on budget implementation.
</li></ul><p><b>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organisation.
</b></p><p><b>Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities: </b>N/A
</p><p><b>Competencies :
</b></p><p><b>Core Values:
</b></p><ul><li>Integrity;
</li><li>Professionalism;
</li><li>Respect for Diversity.
</li></ul><p><b>Core Competencies:
</b></p><ul><li>Awareness and Sensitivity Regarding Gender Issues;
</li><li>Accountability;
</li><li>Creative Problem Solving;
</li><li>Effective Communication;
</li><li>Inclusive Collaboration;
</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement;
</li><li>Leading by Example.
</li></ul><p>Please visit this link for more information on UN Women&rsquo;s Values and Competencies Framework:
</p><p><b>Functional Competencies:
</b></p><ul><li>Organisation and planning;
</li><li>Commitment to continuous improvement;
</li><li>Analytical and strategic thinking;
</li><li>Attention to detail;
</li><li>Effective and engaging presentation design;
</li><li>Partnership-building;
</li><li>Teamwork;
</li><li>Budget management;
</li><li>Innovation;
</li><li>Knowledge management.
</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:
</b></p><p><b>Education
</b></p><ul><li>Masters&rsquo; degree in business administration, communications, marketing, development, gender studies or a related field;
</li><li>A First-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of a advanced university degree.
</li></ul><p><b>Experience
</b></p><ul><li>At least five years of progressively responsible work experience in communications and donor relations is required.
</li><li>Experience in budget management and project management is required.
</li><li>Experience in the Gulf Cooperation Council sub-region context is required.
</li><li>Experience in strategic partnerships is required.
</li><li>Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and spreadsheet and database packages, experience in handling of web-based management systems is required.
</li><li>Experience in the use of a modern web-based ERP System, preferably Oracle Cloud, is desirable.
</li></ul><p><b>Languages
</b></p><ul><li>Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
</li></ul><p><b>Statements :
</b></p><p>In July 2010, the United Nations General Assembly created UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. The creation of UN Women came about as part of the UN reform agenda, bringing together resources and mandates for greater impact. It merges and builds on the important work of four previously distinct parts of the UN system (DAW, OSAGI, INSTRAW and UNIFEM), which focused exclusively on gender equality and women's empowerment.
</p><p><b>Diversity and inclusion:
</b></p><p>At UN Women, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. UN Women recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, national origin, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, integrity and organizational need.
</p><p>If you need any reasonable accommodation to support your participation in the recruitment and selection process, please include this information in your application.
</p><p>UN Women has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UN Women, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to UN Women&rsquo;s policies and procedures and the standards of conduct expected of UN Women personnel and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. (Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.)
</p><p><b>Note: Applicants must ensure that all sections of the application form, including the sections on education and employment history, are completed. If all sections are not completed the application may be disqualified from the recruitment and selection process </b>.</p></div>

Project Coordinator (Bahrain Global Award) - NPSA 10 - Cairo, Egypt

<div><div><b>Background<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div><b>Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a &lsquo;leave no one behind&rsquo; approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and </b><b>inspiring stories.<br>
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<div><b>UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
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UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP&rsquo;s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels offers a spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in its Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in UNDP&rsquo;s Strategic Plan.
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Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policies and guidance to support the results of UNDP&rsquo;s Strategic Plan. BPPS staff provide technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represent UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private, government and civil society dialogues, and engage in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas.
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UNDP's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan highlights our continued commitment to eradicating poverty, accompanying countries in their pathways towards the SDGs and working towards the Paris Agreement. As part of the Global Policy Network in the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, UNDP's Nature, Climate, Energy, Chemicals and Waste Hubs promote and scale up integrated whole-of-governance approaches and nature-based solutions that reduce poverty and inequalities, strengthen livelihoods and inclusive growth, mitigate conflict, forced migration and displacement, and promote more resilient governance systems that advance linked peace and security agendas.
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BPPS&rsquo; Hubs on Nature, Climate, Energy, Chemicals and Waste work with governments, civil society, and private sector partners to integrate nature, climate, energy and waste related concerns into national and sector planning and inclusive growth policies, support country obligations under Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and oversee the implementation of the UN&rsquo;s largest portfolio of in-country programming nature, climate change, energy, and waste. This multi-billion-dollar portfolio encompasses:
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<ul><li>Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services including forests;
</li><li>Sustainable Land Management and Desertification including food and commodity systems;
</li><li>Water and Ocean Governance including SIDS;
</li><li>Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation;
</li><li>Sustainable Energy;
</li></ul></div><div>UNDP is the knowledge frontier organization for sustainable development in the UN Development System and serves as the integrator for collective action to realize the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). UNDP&rsquo;s policy work carried out at HQ, Regional and Country Office levels offers a spectrum of deep local knowledge to cutting-edge global perspectives and advocacy. In this context, UNDP invests in its Global Policy Network (GPN), a network of field-based and global technical expertise across a wide range of knowledge domains and in support of the signature solutions and organizational capabilities envisioned in UNDP&rsquo;s Strategic Plan.
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Within the GPN, the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS) has the responsibility for developing all relevant policies and guidance to support the results of UNDP&rsquo;s Strategic Plan. BPPS staff provide technical advice to Country Offices, advocates for UNDP corporate messages, represent UNDP at multi-stakeholder fora including public-private, government and civil society dialogues, and engage in UN inter-agency coordination in specific thematic areas.
<br>
UNDP's 2022-2025 Strategic Plan highlights our continued commitment to eradicating poverty, accompanying countries in their pathways towards the SDGs and working towards the Paris Agreement. As part of the Global Policy Network in the Bureau for Policy and Programme Support, UNDP's Nature, Climate, Energy, Chemicals and Waste Hubs promote and scale up integrated whole-of-governance approaches and nature-based solutions that reduce poverty and inequalities, strengthen livelihoods and inclusive growth, mitigate conflict, forced migration and displacement, and promote more resilient governance systems that advance linked peace and security agendas.
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BPPS&rsquo; Hubs on Nature, Climate, Energy, Chemicals and Waste work with governments, civil society, and private sector partners to integrate nature, climate, energy and waste related concerns into national and sector planning and inclusive growth policies, support country obligations under Multilateral Environmental Agreements, and oversee the implementation of the UN&rsquo;s largest portfolio of in-country programming nature, climate change, energy, and waste. This multi-billion-dollar portfolio encompasses:
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<ul><li>Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services including forests;
</li><li>Sustainable Land Management and Desertification including food and commodity systems;
</li><li>Water and Ocean Governance including SIDS;
</li><li>Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation;
</li><li>Sustainable Energy;
</li><li>Extractive Industries;
</li><li>Chemicals and Waste Management;
</li><li>Environmental Governance and Green/Circular Economy; and SCP approaches.
</li></ul></div><p>This work advances crosscutting themes on innovative finance, digital transformation, capacity development, human rights, gender equality, health, technology, and South-South learning.
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In recent decades, biodiversity finance tools and solutions have demonstrated their importance for achieving biodiversity goals and broader sustainable development objectives. Improved choice, design and implementation of effective, well-tailored finance solutions will strengthen countries&rsquo; chances of achieving national and global biodiversity targets.
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The Biodiversity Finance Initiative &ndash; BIOFIN &ndash; was developed to provide a comprehensive methodology for governments to 1) review the existing policy context, 2) measure expenditure levels for biodiversity, 3) calculate future financial needs, 4) design strategic plans to deploy the right mix of finance solutions, tailored to the country context and 5) implement the solutions selected in the plan. Biodiversity Finance Plans have been designed in 41 countries to date, with many now having reached the implementation stage.
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BIOFIN is supported by the Governments of Germany, Canada, Flanders, France, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Belgium, and the European Union. The initiative is part of UNDP&rsquo;s Nature Hub, under UNDP&rsquo;s Bureau for Policy and Programme Support (BPPS).
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BIOFIN&rsquo;s first phase (2012-2019) enabled full assessments and initial implementation of finance plan elements in target countries. Based on lessons learned, a new and comprehensive version of the BIOFIN Methodology was developed. Significant scaling up of finance solutions is required in all 41 countries to address the biodiversity finance challenge. BIOFIN&rsquo;s second phase (2018 &ndash; 2030) focuses mainly on the implementation of prioritised finance solutions while also allowing additional countries to undertake the initial assessments and create the finance plan. See www.biofin.org for further information.<br>
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<div><b>Duties and Responsibilities
</b></div><div>The intern would be an integrated member of the BIOFIN Global Team. The main responsibility of the intern will be to support the Global Team in their operational, management, and communication activities, through the following tasks:
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<ul><li>Assisting with Human Resources related tasks such as onboarding of new recruited team members, including completing the onboarding forms, ensuring the building entrance and relevant access rights, liaising with relevant IT and HR units, and maintaining communication channels.
</li><li>Updating HR communication materials, organigrams, and internal documentation.
</li><li>Supporting the tracking and reviewing of Country Results Reports and Internal Tracking Tools with M&amp;E team.
</li><li>Maintaining trackers for new funds communication and related processes.
</li><li>Responding to recurring queries from partners and country offices.
</li><li>Supporting survey design, analysis and communication for trainings and evaluations.
</li><li>Assisting with travel and events related tasks such as preparing event/travel related invitation letters, financial authorization letters, circulating for signatures and sharing with relevant parties, circulating of agreements and letters for signature, keeping the mailing lists up to date, preparing cost estimation tables for events/travels using relevant digital tools, etc.
</li><li>Assisting with Procurement related tasks such as following up Annual Subscriptions and asset management.
</li><li>Preparing meeting agendas and keeping meeting minutes
</li><li>Assisting the preparation, update and communication of official communciations andorganizational policies.
</li><li>Support other/ad hoc activities as seen relevant and needed.<br>
</li></ul></div><div><b>Competencies
</b></div><div></div><ul><li>Demonstrates excellent research skills, verbal and written communication, organizational skills,
</li><li>Desire to work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different languages, national and cultural backgrounds,
</li><li>Be a well-organized individual with the ability to multi-task,
</li><li>Be a team player with ability to work productively and effectively with others,
</li><li>Respect for the principles of the United Nations Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose,
</li>Ability to work independently when needed and ready to take responsibility for deliverables.<br>
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</li></ul><div></div><br>
<div><b>Required Skills and Experience<br>
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<div>Education:
</div><p>Applicants to the UNDP internship programme must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:
</p><ul><li>Be enrolled in a postgraduate degree programme (such as a master&rsquo;s programme, or higher);
</li><li>Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (such as bachelor&rsquo;s degree or equivalent);
</li><li>Have recently graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must start the internship within one-year of graduation;
</li><li>Be enrolled in a postgraduate professional traineeship program and undertake the internship as part of this program.
</li></ul><div></div><div>Experience:
</div><div></div><ul><li>Previous related work experience in a national or an international entity would be an asset;
</li><li>Experience in management or operations area is an asset;
</li><li>Experience in event organization is an asset;
</li>Experience in communication related activities; familiarity with social media platforms and spreadsheets is an asset.<br>
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</li></ul><div></div><p><b>Learning:
</b></p><p>The intern will:
</p><ul><li>Develop a good overview of operations practices of a global programme and a basic understanding of UNDP project management concepts, including exposure to HR, procurement, financial authorization, and reporting processes within UNDP;
</li><li>Enhance a portfolio of skills both operational and managerial (organization, coordination, analysis, and independent thinking);
</li><li>Expose in the multi-cultural working environment with different stakeholders, peers, actors in biodiversity finance;
</li><li>Learn to analyze and manage large datasets and develop innovative methods for classifying information;
</li><li>Develop professional communication skills, including drafting official emails, preparing talking points and engaging with technical content for global audiences;
</li><li>Acquire experience in survey design, analysis and reporting, supporting evidence-based decision-making within an international development context;
</li><li>Strengthen event and travel coordination skills, including preparing invitation letters, cost estimations, itineraries and liaising with multiple stakeholders;
</li><li>Expand knowledge on biodiversity finance and related UNDP initiatives, including country-level processes for integrating biodiversity into planning, reporting, and finance.
</li></ul><p><b>Additional Information:
</b><br>
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<b>Financial Issues:
</b></p><p>Internships within the UN system are subject to conditions the applicant must get familiar with before signing his/her internship agreement.
</p><p>Starting from January 2020 interns will receive stipends according to UN rules and regulations.
</p><p>Any further costs associated with the internship must be borne by the nominating institution, related institution or government, which may provide the required financial assistance to its students; or by the student, who will have to obtain financing for subsistence and make his or her arrangements for travel, accommodation and other costs.<br>
</p><p><br>
<b>Application procedure:
</b><br>
The application should contain:
</p><ul><li>Brief Cover Letter (in English) stating interest in and qualifications for the post and your availability;
</li><li>Current and complete CV in English.
</li></ul><p>Please combine all your documents into one (1) single PDF document as the system only allows to upload maximum one document.
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Candidates who are selected must submit following documents:
</p><ul><li>Official letter from the University confirming enrolment in a graduate-level degree programme;
</li><li>Proof of medical and life/accident insurance valid for the location in which the internship will be carried out. Selected intern must have medical and life insurance.
</li></ul><p><b>Conditions:
</b></p><p>UNDP only accepts interns for a minimum of 6 weeks and a maximum of 6 months;
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UNDP accepts no responsibility for costs arising from accidents, illness, or death during the internship;
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Interns are not staff members and may not represent UNDP in any official capacity;
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Interns are responsible to arrange for their own visa and residence documents and need to plan for these well in advance.
</p><p><b>Subsequent Employment<br>
</b></p><p><br>
The purpose of the internship is not to lead to further employment with UNDP but to complement an intern&rsquo;s studies; therefore, there should be no expectation of employment at the end of an internship;
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More information available at: https://www.undp.org/careers/types-of-opportunities/internships<br>
</p><div></div><div><b>Disclaimer<br>
</b></div><div></div><br>
<div><div>Important information for US Permanent Residents ('Green Card' holders)<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Under US immigration law, acceptance of a staff position with UNDP, an international organization, may have significant implications for US Permanent Residents. UNDP advises applicants for all professional level posts that they must relinquish their US Permanent Resident status and accept a G-4 visa, or have submitted a valid application for US citizenship prior to commencement of employment.<br>
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<div>UNDP is not in a position to provide advice or assistance on applying for US citizenship and therefore applicants are advised to seek the advice of competent immigration lawyers regarding any applications.<br>
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<div>Applicant information about UNDP rosters<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>Note: UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.<br>
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<div>Non-discrimination<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div><div>UNDP has a zero-tolerance policy towards sexual exploitation and misconduct, sexual harassment, and abuse of authority. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.<br>
</div><div></div><br>
<div>UNDP is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer that does not discriminate based on race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.<br>
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<div>Scam warning<br>
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<div>The United Nations does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process. Should you receive a solicitation for the payment of a fee, please disregard it. Furthermore, please note that emblems, logos, names and addresses are easily copied and reproduced. Therefore, you are advised to apply particular care when submitting personal information on the web.</div></div></div>

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