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.
</p><p>Placing women's rights at the center of all its efforts, UN Women leads and coordinates United Nations system efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It provides strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States' priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
</p><p>UN Women has been working in Lebanon since 2015 to address the economic and social needs of refugees and host communities in close cooperation with the Government of Lebanon. UN Women Lebanon works on issues of women&rsquo;s political participation, peace and security, economic empowerment and changing social norms around gender and masculinities in line with UN Women&rsquo;s Strategic Plan.
</p><p>To support its growing portfolio of programmes and partnerships, and to ensure the production of high-quality donor reports, strategic documents, knowledge products, advocacy materials and resource mobilization documents, UN Women Lebanon seeks the services of an experienced international consultant to provide strategic writing and editing expertise.
</p><p>The consultant will report directly to the Representative of UN Women Lebanon and will work closely with Programme, Communications and Operations teams. The Communications Associate will serve as the focal point for contract management and payment-related matters.
<br>
The consultant will be engaged under a retainer arrangement for one year. Assignments will be issued based on an agreed workplan and evolving programme needs. Each assignment will specify the scope of work, timeline, number of working days, and expected outputs.
<br>
The consultant will be expected to work independently and provide high-level technical expertise in developing and quality-assuring strategic written products.
</p><p><b>Description of Responsibilities /Scope of Work
</b></p><div><ul><li>Conduct research and draft, edit and finalize high-quality written content, including press releases, articles,
<br>
information sheets, brochures, newsletters, reports, surveys, analytical notes, briefing notes and key messages;
</li></ul><ul><li>Identify and develop storylines and content for media outreach and visibility initiatives, including op-eds, policy papers, thematic briefs, press releases and other communication products;
</li></ul><ul><li>Write speeches on behalf of the UN Women Lebanon Representative that are appropriate for the national context and adequately articulate the position of the organization across various thematic issues;
</li></ul><ul><li>Provide expert editorial review and quality assurance of programme and corporate documents, including progress reports, project reports, donor reports, concept notes, proposals and knowledge products, ensuring compliance with UN Women standards, results-based reporting requirements and donor expectations;
</li></ul><ul><li>Produce summaries, briefs and synthesized versions of reports, studies and knowledge products to support dissemination and engagement with diverse audiences and stakeholders;
</li></ul><ul><li>Conceptualize, draft and review additional written products and communication materials as requested by UN Women Lebanon in support of programme implementation, partnerships, advocacy and visibility efforts
</li></ul></div><p><b>Consultant&rsquo;s Workplace and Official Travel
</b><br>
This is a home-based consultancy.
</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>Excellent strategic writing, editing and quality assurance skills;
</li><li>Ability to translate complex technical information into clear and compelling communications products;
</li><li>Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines;
</li><li>Strong understanding of donor reporting requirements and results-based management approaches;
</li><li>In-depth knowledge of gender equality and women&rsquo;s rights issues;
</li><li>Ability to communicate sensitively across different focal points;
</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills;
</li><li>Knowledge and understanding of the UN system and familiarity with inter-governmental processes.
</li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications:
</b></p><p><b>Education and Certification:
</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in Gender Studies, International Development, International Relations, Communications, Journalism, Public Policy, Human Rights, Social Sciences, or a related field is required.
</li><li>A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree..
</li></ul><p><b>Experience:
</b></p><ul><li>At least 7 years of progressively responsible international experience in strategic communications,technical writing, editing, journalism, research, knowledge management, donor reporting, policy development or related fields is required;
</li><li>Experience developing high-quality reports, policy papers, strategic documents, proposals and donor-facing products is required;
</li><li>Experience in providing editorial oversight and quality assurance for complex technical documents is required;
</li><li>Experience working with the United Nations system or other international organizations is desirable;
</li><li>Strong understanding of gender equality, women&rsquo;s empowerment and human rights issues is required;
</li><li>Experience working in the Arab States region is desirable;
</li></ul><p><b>Languages:
</b></p><ul><li>Fluency in English is required.
</li><li>Working Knowledge of French and/or Arabic is desirable.
</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.)<br>
</p><p></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><p></p>

UN Women: Writer and Editor Specialist (on retainer basis), Beirut, Lebanon - International Consultant - Home-Based

<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.
</p><p>UN Women&rsquo;s efforts are guided by its commitment to the empowerment of women and girls through an intersectional approach. Therefore, a subject matter expert is required to facilitate a two-day regional meeting and provide substantive expertise on gender equality, women's rights, personal status laws and family law reform across the Arab States region.
</p><p>The consultant will work under the guidance and direct supervision of UN Women&rsquo;s Regional Governance Adviser, in close collaboration with the Programme Specialist and colleagues from ROAS, UN Women Headquarters, and relevant Country Offices. The consultant will also coordinate closely with the Operations Team and other relevant units and engage with key partners and stakeholders as required.
</p><p>The consultant will report to the Regional Governance and Leadership Advisor and will be supported by the Programme Specialist, who will be the point of contact on the contract and payment issues.
</p><p><b>Description of Responsibilities/ Scope of Work:
</b></p><p>The consultant will facilitate a two-day regional meeting and provide substantive expertise on gender equality, personal status laws and family law reform.
</p><p>Scope of Work
</p><ul><li>Review background materials and agenda;
</li><li>Facilitate all sessions and discussions;
</li><li>Guide dialogue on gender equality, personal status laws and family law reform;
</li><li>Moderate plenaries and breakout groups;
</li><li>Prepare a summary report with recommendations.
</li></ul><p><b>Consultant&rsquo;s Workplace and Official Travel:
</b></p><p>This is an office-based consultancy
</p><p>As part of this assignment, there will be 3 days of travel required
</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>Demonstrated technical credibility in gender equality and women&rsquo;s rights;
</li><li>Meeting facilitations skills in multicultural setting;
</li><li>Demonstrated personal status and family laws knowledge in Arab States region;
</li><li>Strong understanding of gender issues, legal reform processes and regional contexts.
</li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications:
</b></p><p><b>Education and Certification:
</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree in the fields of Law, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Political Science and/or related fields is required;
</li><li>A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
</li></ul><p><b>Experience:
</b></p><ul><li>At least 2 years of professional international/national experience on gender equality, women's rights and legal reform and/or related fields are required;
</li><li>Experience in facilitating high-level regional consultations is required;
</li><li>Demonstrated expertise in personal status and family laws across the Arab States region is required;
</li><li>Academic, research or legal scholarship experience is desirable.
</li></ul><p><b>Languages:
</b></p><ul><li>Fluency in English is required;
</li><li>Knowledge of Arabic is desirable.
</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>

UN Women: Women’s Rights and Gender Equality - National Consultancy - Cairo, Egypt

<div><div><b>The Organizational Setting
</b></div><p>Evaluate and review standards for establishing and operating vertiport infrastructure for AAM, ensuring compliance with safety and quality requirements. Duties include studying design standards, power and electric-charging systems, and ground-movement procedures, as well as supporting vertiport certification and operation.
</p><div><p><b>Major Duties and Responsibilities
</b></p></div><div><p>Function 1 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><p>Under the direction:
</p><ul><li>Conduct technical analyses and studies ensuring the safe integration of AAM technologies into the aviation ecosystem.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 2 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Build technical capabilities in advanced air mobility (AAM) within GACA.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 3 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Develop regulations and procedures, prepare technical recommendations, and obtain the required approvals.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 4 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Define the operational concepts, network, and requirements for AAM ground infrastructure.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 5 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Contribute to developing design and operational regulations for AAM vertiports.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 6 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Assess safety requirements and emergency procedures at vertiports.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 7 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Analyze future expansion needs and integration with other transportation networks.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 8 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Coordinate with developers and operators to verify compliance with standards.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 9 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Support inspection and initial certification processes for vertiports.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 10 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Support and enable tests and flight trials for AAM systems.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 11 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Conduct technical analyses to ensure safe integration of infrastructure with the aviation system and other transportation networks.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 12 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Prepare reports on time and with the required quality.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 13 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Perform any additional tasks assigned by direct management related to the nature and scope of the job.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 14 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Commit to cybersecurity-related tasks and responsibilities.
</li></ul><div><b>Impact of The Outcome of the Position
</b></div><p>The work of this position directly contributes to the safe and effective integration of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) into the national aviation system, supporting GACA&rsquo;s strategic objectives and alignment with international aviation standards.
</p><div><p><b>Work Relations and Contacts
</b></p></div><p>The incumbent works under the direction of the General Management of Advanced Air Mobility &ndash; AAM, within the Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability sector. The role requires close coordination with internal GACA departments, regulatory bodies, OEMs, operators, and international aviation organizations.
</p><div><b>COMPETENCIES
</b></div><p><b>Professionalism: </b>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.
</p><p><b>Judgement/Decision-making: </b>Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
</p><p><b>Communication: </b>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 the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
</p><p><b>Teamwork: </b>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.
</p><p><b>Technological Awareness: </b>Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
</p><p><b>Commitment to Continuous Learning: </b>Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
</p><div><p><b>Qualifications and Experience
</b></p></div><div><p><b>Education
</b></p></div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in aerospace engineering, Airport Management, or equivalent.
</li></ul><div><p><b>Professional experience
</b></p></div><p><b>Essential:
</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 12 years of experience in the field.
</li></ul><p><b>Desirable:
</b></p><ul><li>Experience with ICAO standards and recommended practices related to AAM or emerging aviation technologies.
</li></ul><div><p><b>Languages
</b></p></div><p><b>Essential:
</b></p><ul><li>Proficiency in English.
</li></ul><p><b>Desirable:
</b></p><ul><li>Knowledge of Arabic is desirable
</li></ul><div><p><b>REMUNERATION
</b></p></div><p>P5 STEP 1<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>No Fee
</b></p><p><b>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.</b></p></div><p></p>

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Vertiports Expert

<div><div><b>The Organizational Setting
</b></div><p>Conduct studies and analyses related to integrating AAM systems into air-traffic management (ATM) networks, including evaluating air routes, separation levels, communication/navigation/surveillance (CNS) systems, and traffic-management procedures for AAM aircraft. The role includes developing technical frameworks for AAM corridors and routes and defining system requirements to ensure safe and coordinated operations.
</p><div><p><b>Major Duties and Responsibilities
</b></p></div><div><p>Function 1 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><p>Under the direction:
</p><ul><li>Conduct technical analyses and studies ensuring the safe integration of AAM technologies into the aviation system.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 2 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Build technical capabilities in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) within GACA.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 3 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Develop regulations and procedures, prepare technical recommendations, and obtain the required approvals.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 4 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Assess Air Traffic Management (ATM) needs and procedures for Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
</li></ul><div><p>Function 5 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Develop air-route models for VTOL aircraft within urban and suburban airspace.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 6 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Analyze CNS system requirements for future AAM operations.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 7 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Participate in the development of the Low Level Airspace Concept and initial air traffic framework.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 8 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Evaluate air-traffic congestion and propose solutions to integrate AAM flights into the airspace.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 9 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Participate in preparing operational regulations for AAM aircraft.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 10 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Support testing related to AAM air corridors and traffic-management solutions.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 11 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Support and enable tests and flight trials for AAM systems.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 12 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Perform any additional tasks assigned by direct management related to the nature and scope of the job.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 13 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Prepare reports on time and with the required quality.
</li></ul><div><p>Function 14 (incl. Expected results)
</p></div><ul><li>Commit to cybersecurity-related tasks and responsibilities.
</li></ul><div><b>Impact of The Outcome of the Position
</b></div><p>The work of this position directly contributes to the safe and effective integration of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) into the national aviation system, supporting GACA&rsquo;s strategic objectives and alignment with international aviation standards.
</p><div><p><b>Work Relations and Contacts
</b></p></div><p>The incumbent works under the direction of the General Management of Advanced Air Mobility &ndash; AAM, within the Aviation Safety and Environmental Sustainability sector. The role requires close coordination with internal GACA departments, regulatory bodies, OEMs, operators, and international aviation organizations.
</p><div><b>COMPETENCIES
</b></div><p><b>Professionalism: </b>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.
</p><p><b>Judgement/Decision-making: </b>Identifies the key issues in a complex situation, and comes to the heart of the problem quickly; gathers relevant information before making a decision; considers positive and negative impacts of decisions prior to making them; takes decisions with an eye to the impact on others and on the Organization; proposes a course of action or makes a recommendation based on all available information; checks assumptions against facts; determines that the actions proposed will satisfy the expressed and underlying needs for the decision; makes tough decisions when necessary.
</p><p><b>Communication: </b>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 the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
</p><p><b>Teamwork: </b>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.
</p><p><b>Technological Awareness: </b>Keeps abreast of available technology; understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office; actively seeks to apply technology to appropriate tasks; shows willingness to learn new technology.
</p><p><b>Commitment to Continuous Learning: </b>Keeps abreast of new developments in own occupation/profession; actively seeks to develop oneself professionally and personally; contributes to the learning of colleagues and subordinates; shows willingness to learn from others; seeks feedback to learn and improve.
</p><div><p><b>Qualifications and Experience
</b></p></div><div><p><b>Education
</b></p></div><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in aerospace engineering, or equivalent.
</li></ul><div><p><b>Professional experience
</b></p></div><p><b>Essential:
</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 12 years of experience in the field.
</li></ul><p><b>Desirable:
</b></p><ul><li>Experience with ICAO standards and recommended practices related to AAM or emerging aviation technologies.
</li></ul><div><p><b>Languages
</b></p></div><p><b>Essential:
</b></p><ul><li>Proficiency in English.
</li></ul><p><b>Desirable:
</b></p><ul><li>Knowledge of Arabic is desirable
</li></ul><div><p><b>REMUNERATION
</b></p></div><p>P5 STEP 1
</p><p><b>No Fee
</b></p><p><b>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.</b></p></div><p></p>

Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Air Navigation Services Expert

<div><div><p><b>Tiered Approach
</b></p><p>In line with the commitment to safeguard capacity and support personnel already in the Organization, a majority of UNDP UNCDF/UNV vacancies are advertised using a tiered application process whereby:
</p><ul><li><b>Tier 0 </b>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV IP staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments, whose posts will be abolished, or contracts will be terminated or not renewed during 2026.
</li><li><b>Tier 1 </b>: Other UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding permanent (PA) and fixed-term (FTA) appointments
</li><li><b>Tier 2 </b>: UNDP/UNCDF/UNV staff holding temporary appointments (TA), personnel on regular PSA contracts, and Expert and Specialist UN Volunteers
</li><li><b>Tier 3 or no tier indicated </b>: All other contract types from UNDP/UNCDF/UNV and other agencies, and other external candidates
</li></ul><p>Please make note of the Tier(s) indicated in the vacancy title, if any, and ensure that you satisfy the eligibility to apply.
</p><p><b>Background
</b></p><p>The Policy and Partnerships Unit in UNDP Egypt serves as a strategic backbone for the country office, primarily responsible for leading policy work and managing high-level partnerships with government / national institutions, bilateral donors, International Financial Institutions (IFIs), the private sector, foundations, etc. The unit provides evidence-based policy advice to national counterparts, to support informed decision-making for sustainable development. The unit works closely with programmatic teams to explore new partnerships and new modalities of engagement with partners towards resource diversification and mobilization. Furthermore, it acts as a convenor and coordinator for multi-stakeholder collaboration on issues that cut across the programmatic themes, &mdash;aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Egypt's national development priorities.
</p><p>In this context, and as UNDP is increasingly becoming an important partner in SDG financing, including innovative finance solutions, the Country Office is endeavoring to operationalize the Financing for Development (FfD) agenda , within the responsibilities of the Policy and Partnerships team.
</p><p>The incumbent will provide analytical and substantive support to the Policy and Partnerships Specialist in convening key stakeholders across the financing ecosystem to align financing with the SDGs. This includes supporting policy dialogues, contributing to evidence-based policy making, and co-designing and piloting innovative financing tools and mechanisms, while engaging stakeholders, collaborating with policymakers, and advancing solutions that enhance the effectiveness and impact of SDG/development financing.
</p><p><b>Scope of work
</b></p><p>Under the overall guidance of the Policy and Partnerships Specialist, the incumbent will contribute to the technical and strategic development of sustainable financing within the CO&rsquo;s programme portfolio. This includes supporting the design of innovative, finance-driven interventions informed by socio-economic analysis and aligned with national development priorities and the SDGs. Policy and Financing Officer will provide policy analysis and technical support across priority thematic areas, contributing to the development of policy briefs, analytical reports and knowledge products. The role also includes supporting programme development and implementation, resource mobilization efforts, and identifying and strengthening partnerships. The incumbent will facilitate thematic and development finance policy dialogues, engage with government counterparts, development partners, and other stakeholders, and support knowledge exchange on thematic priorities and sustainable finance issues relevant to Egypt&rsquo;s development agenda. Additionally, the Policy and Financing Officer will undertake research and data analysis to inform evidence-based policies across thematic areas, support SDG financing initiatives, and contribute to the organization of high-level events and technical discussion to advance CO priorities.
</p><p><b>Duties and Responsibilities
</b></p><p>The following key responsibilities outline the role in detail:
</p><p><b>1.Provide strategic input for the design and implementation of the office&rsquo;s research and policy advocacy programmes/ projects focusing on the achievement of the following results:
</b></p><ul><li>Provide policy analysis and technical support on priority thematic areas, contributing to the development of policy briefs, analytical reports, and strategic inputs aligned with national development priorities and the SDGs.
</li><li>Undertake research and data analysis to inform evidence-based decision-making, including the compilation, analysis, and interpretation of socio-economic and policy data.
</li><li>Support the preparation of high-quality knowledge products, including talking points, briefing notes, concept notes, and reports for senior management and external stakeholders.
</li><li>Support the organization of policy dialogues, workshops, and high-level events, including coordination of logistics and substantive inputs.
</li><li>Lead the drafting of Terms of Reference related to project implementation, and monitor contracts and implementation of activities as needed.
</li><li>Provide inputs and strategic recommendations for the development of relevant programme/project proposals in line with UNDP&rsquo;s Country Programme and for scaling up of the SDG finance portfolio, when appropriate in close collaboration with UNDP and other UN agencies regional and corporate networks of experts.
</li><li>In close consultation with the relevant stakeholders, identify areas for support and intervention within the area of sustainable financing to maintain UNDP&rsquo;s relevance within the context of the country&rsquo;s evolving development situation.
</li><li>Provide policy advice and technical support to the design and implementation of SDG finance policy projects of the portfolio through consultation with the Government, development partners, UN agencies, financial institutions, NGOs/CSOs and other partners.
</li>Contribute to gender-mainstreaming in research and analysis, as well as in the formulation of policies, programme interventions, procedures, guidelines, and tools of the SPP team.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>2.Ensure provision of </b><b>high-quality policy advisory services </b><b>to the Governments, financial sector and relevant stakeholders, facilitation of knowledge management and capacity building, and promotion of effective cross-project and cross-unit knowledge exchange, with a focus on achieving the following results:
</b></p><ul><li>Contribute to the development of integrated policy solutions, linking governance, financing, and sectoral interventions, and supporting the application of tools such as SDG acceleration and financing frameworks.
</li><li>Facilitate coordination with national counterparts and partners, including government entities, development partners, and UN agencies, to support policy dialogue and joint initiatives.
</li><li>Conduct research and analysis on policy-relevant issues related to SDG financing and other related topics and identify strategic entry points and partnerships to address national priorities. Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned on key thematic issues, and promote knowledge sharing across portfolios and programme teams, within and outside the country office and other relevant stakeholders.
</li><li>Support knowledge management and policy advocacy, ensuring availability of data, analysis, results, and communication material to showcase progress, achievements and impact of UNDP&rsquo;s work in development finance, including contributing to UNDP global policy networks and communities of practice.
</li>Prepare briefs, talking points, and analytical documents as required.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>3.Ensure development of </b><b>strategic partnerships and support resource mobilization </b><b>efforts with a focus on the achievement of the following results:
</b></p><ul><li>Manage partnership development and support resource mobilization efforts, including the preparation of project proposals and knowledge products, and participation in relevant country and regional-focused meetings, in line with the country office&rsquo;s partnership and resource mobilization strategy.
</li><li>Ensure and facilitate access to thought leaders and technical expertise to support the design and implementation of innovative approaches to development financing.
</li><li>Build, nurture and maintain strategic partnerships and networks of knowledge and implementation partners on SDG financing, and support the implementation of regional partnership strategies with UN and external partner institutions, including governments, IFIs, private sector, academia, NGOs, and CSOs.
</li>Participate in relevant external meetings, including partnership building, resource mobilization, and advocacy activities with UN partners, and external stakeholders.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>4.Support the </b><b>management of projects/programmes under the policy portfolio, </b><b>including ensuring effective quality assurance and oversight, and application of Results Based Management (RBM) across the portfolio
</b></p><ul><li>Monitor implementation of policy projects, and liaise with relevant UN agencies, key stakeholders, and implementing partners to track project progress, support problem-solving, and implement corrective measures.
</li><li>Ensure effective application of RBM tools and project/programme monitoring and evaluation procedures and guidelines to support achievement of outcome level results.
</li><li>Where relevant, support the effective management, monitoring and reporting of country office programmes and projects.
</li><li>Where relevant, in collaboration with the programme units and project management units, develop project annual workplans, including detailed plans for procurement and recruitment of goods and services.
</li>Support the preparation of high quality project and donor reports, ensuring alignment with reporting standards.<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>5.Other responsibility
</b></p><ul><li>Support the Head of Policy and Partnerships team in overseeing and managing research projects in other thematic areas, including human development, green transition, etc.
</li><li>Contribute to other office-wide initiatives and perform additional tasks as required to support UNDP&rsquo;s overall mandate.
</li></ul><p>The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Institutional arrangements
</b></p><p>The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Policy and Partnerships Specialist under the overall guidance of the RR.
</p><p><b>Competencies
</b></p><div><div><div><div><b><i>Core<br>
</i></b></div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Achieve Results:<br>
 </b></p></div><p></p><div>LEVEL 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline<br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Think Innovatively:<br>
 </b></p></div><p></p><div>LEVEL 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements<br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Learn Continuously<br>
 </b></p></div><p></p><div>LEVEL 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback<br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Adapt with Agility<br>
 </b></p></div><p></p><div>LEVEL 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Act with Determination </b></div><div>LEVEL 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident<br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Engage and Partner<br>
 </b></p></div><p></p><div>LEVEL 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships<br>
</div></div><br>
<div><div><p><b>Enable Diversity and Inclusion<br>
 </b></p></div><p></p><div>LEVEL 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination
</div></div><br>
</div></div><p><b><i>Cross-Functional &amp; Technical competencies :
</i></b></p><div><div><div><div><b><i>Thematic Area </i></b></div><div><b><i>Name </i></b></div><div><b><i>Definition
</i></b></div></div><br>
<div><div><b><i>Business Direction &amp; Strategy </i></b></div><div>System Thinking </div><div>Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b><i>Business Development </i></b></div><div>Collective Intelligence Design
</div><div><p>Ability to bring together diverse groups of people, data, information, ideas, and technology to solve problems and design solutions or services.
</p><p>Knowledge and understanding of Collective Intelligence Design principles, methodology and practices.<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<div><div><b><i>Business Development </i></b></div><div>Knowledge Generation
</div><div><p>Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches.
</p><p>Knowledge of relevant concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations<br>
</p></div></div><br>
<div><div><b><i>Business Management </i></b></div><div>Project Management </div><div>Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and control resources, procedures, and protocols to achieve specific goals.
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b><i>Partnership Management </i></b></div><div>Multi-stakeholder engagement and funding </div><div>Knowledge and ability to forge multi-stakeholder partnerships, and remove any obstacles to resource mobilization and multi-stakeholder funding platforms
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b><i>2030 Agenda: Partnerships </i></b></div><div>SDG Finance </div><div>Public Finance for the SDGs.
</div></div><br>
<div><div><b><i>2030 Agenda: Partnerships </i></b></div><div>SDG Finance </div><div>Unlocking Private Capital and Aligning Business Operations for the SDGs.
</div></div><br>
</div></div><p><b>Required Skills and Experience
</b></p><div><div><div><div><b>Minimum academic requirements
</b></div><div><ul><li>Advanced university degree (master&rsquo;s degree or equivalent) in fields related to Economics, Political/Social Science, International Law, Social Affairs, International Relations or related fields, is required. Or
</li><li>A first-level university degree (bachelor&rsquo;s degree) in the areas stated above, in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advanced university degree.
</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Minimum number of years of relevant work experience
</b></div><div><ul><li>Minimum 2 years (with master&rsquo;s degree) or 4 years (with bachelor&rsquo;s degree) of progressively responsible relevant experience at the national or international level in providing technical advice, conducting research, formulating policies, and/or developing and managing complex projects in sectors applicable to Sustainable Development Finance and private sector partnerships.
</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Required skills
</b></div><div><ul><li>Experience in fostering networks and partnerships and ability to provide coordination with the UN Agencies, international and other organizations present in the sector.
</li><li>Strong experience with bilateral or multilateral organizations in Sustainable Development and SDG Finance.
</li><li>Experience in the use of computers, office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and web-based ERP management systems, and advanced knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Desired skills in addition to the competencies covered in the Competencies section
</b></div><div><ul><li>Experience with project planning and consulting, including the effective provision of substantive technical leadership and guidance, oversight, monitoring, and reporting for projects/programmes with similar scale, scope, and complexity.
</li><li>Experience with Quantum ERP system is desirable.
</li><li>Prior engagement with UNDP Sustainable Finance Hub offers, tools, or initiatives is an asset.
</li></ul></div></div><br>
<div><div><b>Required Language(s)
</b></div><div><ul><li>Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
</li><li>Knowledge of an additional UN language is desirable.
</li></ul></div></div><br>
</div></div><p><b>Equal opportunity
</b></p><p>As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination.
</p><p>UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.
</p><p><b>Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority
</b></p><p>UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles.
</p><p><b>Right to select multiple candidates
</b></p><p>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.
</p><p><b>Use of AI by candidates
</b></p><p>Applicants are invited to read UNDP&rsquo;s guidance for candidates on using AI responsibly in UNDP recruitment and selection
</p><p><b>Scam alert
</b></p><p>UNDP does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. For further information, please see www.undp.org/scam-alert.</p></div></div><div></div>

Policy and Financing Officer (Open to all applicants)

<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.
</p><p>UN Women is mandated by the UN Security Council to lead on UN system-wide coordination on Women, Peace and Security, and to this end, UN Women has been working with governments, UN partners and civil society in the region to support women&rsquo;s participation and influence at all levels of decision-making to prevent and resolve conflict. Additionally, UN Women is committed to ensuring equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of humanitarian action, and that humanitarian action seeks to promote gender equality and more just societies. To this end, UN Women works in crises prevention, preparedness and response to reduce vulnerabilities, address risks, promote resilience and leverage women&rsquo;s leadership.
</p><p>In the Arab States region, UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS), with support from the Government of Germany, contributes toward building sustainable peace by enhancing women&rsquo;s leadership in fragile contexts in the region (Iraq, Libya, Syria and Yemen). This is being done through the following three outputs:
</p><p>1. Women peace actors have strengthened knowledge, capacity and technical expertise, and ability to influence peace processes and political and decision-making processes
</p><p>2. International, regional, and national stakeholders have improved information-sharing, dialogue and cross-fertilization towards inclusive peace and political processes.
</p><p>3. Peace process actors have increased access to systemized evidence-based knowledge that documents women's participation and influence and disseminate good practices and policies
</p><p>In addition, UN Women ROAS also contributes to strengthening resilience of women impacted by conflict, crises, displacement, and disasters, by ensuring enhanced coordination on Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) in the region, with support from the Government of Japan.
</p><p>Reporting to the Regional Crisis Response Specialist and working closely with the regional WPSHA Programme Specialist, the WPSHA Programme Analyst will provide substantive support the planning, implementation, and management of UN Women interventions under the regional WPS and HA programmes. The WPSHA Programme Analyst works in close collaboration with the WPS/HA programme and ROAS operations team, respective country offices and UN Women HQ staff, regional stakeholders, multi and bi-lateral donors and civil society to ensure successful UN Women programme implementation under the WPS/HA portfolio.
</p><p><b>Scope of Work:
</b></p><p><b>Contribute technically to the development of programme strategies in the area of Women, Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Action
</b></p><ul><li>Provide substantive inputs to the design and formulation of programme/ project proposals and initiatives; and
</li><li>Identify areas for support and intervention related to the programme.
</li></ul><p><b>Provide substantive technical support to the implementation and management of the Germany and Japan funded programmes
</b></p><ul><li>Provide technical inputs to the annual workplan and budget;
</li><li>Lead the implementation of programme activities; specifically regional and Syria specific events, workshops and consultations;
</li><li>Lead the coordination of the call/request for proposals, including the organization of technical review committees, and capacity assessment of partners;
</li><li>Review, coordinate and monitor the submission of implementing partner financial and narrative reports; and
</li><li>Train partners on Results Based Management and monitor implementation.
</li></ul><p><b>Provide technical assistance and capacity development to project/programme partners
</b></p><ul><li>Coordinate and provide technical support in the implementation of programme activities with partners;
</li><li>Develop technical knowledge products;
</li><li>Maintain relationships with national partners to support implementation and expansion of the Japan and Germany programmes;
</li><li>Identify opportunities for capacity building of partners and coordinate and facilitate technical/ programming support and trainings to partners, as needed.
</li></ul><p><b>Provide technical inputs to the monitoring and reporting of the Germany/Japan programmes
</b></p><ul><li>Monitor progress of implementation of activities, results, indicators and finances using results based management tools;
</li><li>Draft reports on monitoring missions, programme results s, outputs and outcomes;
</li><li>Provide substantive inputs to the preparation of quarterly reports, donor and UN Women reports on outputs, results, outputs, and outcomes.
</li><li>Monitor the implementation of proposals by responsible partners.
</li></ul><p><b>Provide substantive technical inputs to the management of people and finances of the Japan/Germany programmes
</b></p><ul><li>Monitor budget implementation and programme activity expenditures and make budget re-alignments/ revisions, as necessary;
</li><li>Provide substantive inputs to financial reports.
 </li></ul><p><b>Provide substantive inputs to building partnerships and resource mobilization strategies
</b></p><ul><li>Provide substantive inputs to resource mobilization strategies; analyze and maintain information and databases for potential funding opportunities in WPSHA;
</li><li>Prepare relevant documentation such as project concept notes, programme documents, project summaries, meeting reports, conference papers, briefing notes, talking points, speeches, donor profiles, and activity concept notes;
</li><li>Participate in donor meetings and public information events, as delegated.
</li></ul><p><b>Provide technical support to inter-agency coordination on Gender in Humanitarian Action to achieve coherence and alignment of UN Women programmes with other partners in the region
</b></p><ul><li>Provide secretariat functions for the Regional Gender in Humanitarian Action Working Group;
</li><li>Provide substantive technical support on inter-agency coordination related activities by drafting background reports and briefs.
</li></ul><p><b>Provide substantive inputs to advocacy, knowledge building and communication efforts on WPSHA
</b></p><ul><li>Develop background documents, briefs and presentations related to UN Women WPSHA portfolio;
</li><li>Coordinate and organize advocacy activities, campaigns, events, trainings, workshops and knowledge products;
</li><li>Coordinate the development of knowledge management methodologies, and products on WPSHA, with particular focus on women&rsquo;s participation in peace and transition processes regionally, and in Syria.
</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 Organization.
</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>Good programme formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation skills
</li><li>Good knowledge of Results Based Management
</li><li>Ability to gather and interpret data, reach logical conclusions and present findings and recommendations
</li><li>Good analytical skills
</li><li>Good knowledge of women peace and security and gender in humanitarian action, particularly on women&rsquo;s participation in peace, political, and transition processes.
</li><li>Ability to identify and analyze trends, opportunities and threats to fundraising
</li><li>Good organizational and coordination skills
</li></ul><p><b>Minimum Qualifications
</b></p><p><b>Education and Certification:
</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/women's studies, international development, or a related field is required.
</li><li>A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
</li><li>A project/programme management certification (such as PMP&reg;, PRINCE2&reg;, or MSP&reg;) would be an added advantage.
</li></ul><p><b>Experience:
</b></p><ul><li>At least 2 years of progressively responsible work experience in development programme/project implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation, donor reporting and capacity building is required.
</li><li>Experience in Women Peace and Security and Gender in Humanitarian Action is desirable.
</li><li>Experience coordinating and liaising with government agencies and/or donors is desirable.
</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><li>Experience working in the Arab States Region is desirable.
</li></ul><p><b>Languages:
</b></p><ul><li>Fluency in English is required.
</li><li>Knowledge of another official UN language is desirable (Arabic and/or French)
</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.)<br>
</p><p></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><p></p>

Programme Analyst, Women, Peace, Security, and Humanitarian Action - IPSA-9

<div><p><b>The Position:
</b></p><p>The Office of the Security Coordinator (OSC) at UNFPA Headquarters, New York, coordinates and leads the organization&rsquo;s global response to safety and security, enabling the Executive Director's strategic direction regarding the safety and security of UNFPA personnel, property, and assets. OSC provides technical advice, guidance, and support in implementing security policies and procedures to the Executive Director, senior managers, and personnel to fulfill their security-related accountabilities. OSC also leads the organization's Business Continuity Management (BCM) preparation, validation, and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
</p><p>The key functions of the Office of the Security Coordinator are:
</p><div><p>a. Enable the delivery of activities guided by the 1994 Program of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) targets and objectives, the UNFPA Strategic Plan, in compliance with United Nations and UNFPA safety and security policies and procedures;
</p></div><div><p>b. Coordinate strategic corporate safety and security management policies and procedures internally within the organization and with external partners.
</p></div><div><p>c. Mainstream safety and security in organizational programs and activities;
</p></div><div><p>d. Lead crisis management, preparedness, and business continuity management for UNFPA offices globally in support of managers in their respective geographic areas of responsibility.
</p></div><div><p>e. Lead the corporate Business Continuity Management (BCM), oversee the preparation, validation, and testing of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
</p></div><div><p>f. Represent UNFPA at the UN Security Management Policy Forums to ensure the organization's specific interests and needs are incorporated in security policies and procedures.
</p></div><p>Regional Security Advisers (RSAs), located in each Regional Office, are members of the OSC team and undertake these activities within their respective areas of responsibility.
</p><p>The RSA reports directly to the Chief, OSC on security policy, technical, and administrative matters, and works closely with the Regional Director as the substantive safety and security expert. As a senior member of the regional management team, the RSA provides strategic and technical advice to regional and country leadership, programme managers, DSS, UN agencies, funds and programmes, and external partners to support informed risk decisions and effective security risk management in line with the UN Framework of Accountability and UNFPA Security Accountability Policy.
</p><p><b>How you can make a difference:
</b></p><p>UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization&rsquo;s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.
</p><p>In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.
</p><p>UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results
</p><p><b>Job Purpose:
</b></p><ul><li>Effective implementation of Security Risk Management (SRM), Business Continuity Management in UNFPA activities and operations conducted in compliance with applicable policies and procedures;
</li><li>Strengthened crisis preparedness and management at regional and country offices;
</li><li>Continued and enhanced program efficiency and delivery through situational analysis, updated contingency response plans, and security risk management compliance levels for all offices;
</li><li>Safety and security considerations, including implementation costs for security mitigation measures, are mainstreamed into programmatic activities.
</li><li>Effective and efficient gender mainstreaming in security and crisis/emergency management;
</li><li>Enhanced collaboration with internal and external partners in support of common goals and objectives;
</li></ul><p><b>You would be responsible for:
</b></p><p>Within delegated authority and the given operational set-up, the incumbent may be accountable for all or assigned parts of the following typical duties to provide a coordinated and cohesive approach to the development and/or improvement of processes related to Security Risk Management and Business Continuity Management throughout the designated region:
</p><p><b>A. Security Coordination &ndash; Enable Delivery of UNFPA Mandate:
</b></p><ul><li>Provide advice and assistance to the Regional Director, the Regional Humanitarian Advisor, and the CO Representatives to enable them to carry out their safety and security functions throughout the region;
</li><li>Advise the Regional Director, the Regional Humanitarian Adviser, and senior management on steps needed with regard to multi-country or regional security challenges;
</li><li>Provide feedback to CO Representatives on the geo-security environment and key political dynamics that have the potential to impact program delivery, on security aspects of sitreps and other relevant program documents, and on issues with potential impacts on the security of UNFPA personnel and program delivery;
</li><li>Update the UNFPA Chief, OSC on security and political developments in the region;
</li><li>Participate in the selection of Security personnel (security specialists, assistants, guard services, and related security services) and provide guidance on the related training to each category.
</li><li>Assist CO Representatives, Heads of Offices, and International/Operations Managers who have direct oversight of security personnel and guard services at the Country Office level and support them on matters related to recruitment and performance evaluation of security personnel or security service providers;
</li><li>Assist the Regional Director and CO Representatives in determining financial and human resources required for ensuring the security of personnel, premises, and program delivery;
</li><li>Lead and coordinate business continuity management (BCM) plans validation for the region, provide guidance and support to offices in the periodical reviews, test, and implementation of business continuity plans.
</li><li>Monitor developments in the Region related to security of UNFPA personnel and programme delivery and update the Regional Director and Chief, OSC accordingly;
</li><li>Establish a favorable working environment with UNDSS CSAs/SAs, Field Security Country Officers (FSCOs), UNFPA CO Representatives, Security Focal Points and Operations Managers as well as Security Advisors from other Agency Funds and Programmes (AFPs) and Host Country Authorities as required.
</li><li>Conduct security assistance missions in support of offices in the region to assess levels of preparedness, identify gaps and guide Representatives in the implementation of cost effective and pragmatic security mitigation measures.
</li><li>Liaise, collaborate, exchange and implement effective risk communication and security information with security professionals in the region, internal and external partners to ensure effective flow of information and improve operational planning, security awareness, compliance and business continuity management/arrangements.
</li><li>Collaborate with OSC to ensure the regional context in UNFPA and UNSMS security policies, guidelines and procedures.
</li></ul><p><b>B. Security Risk Management and Analysis:
</b></p><ul><li>Assist CO Representatives and Heads of Offices to prepare and review Security Risk Management processes (SRMs) and undertake specific Security Risk Management processes as required; work closely with UNDSS CSAs and other agency security professionals to ensure security documents are gender and disability inclusive.
</li><li>Proactively monitor situations and events in the region, and gather and analyze information with the aim of identifying emerging trends and providing early warning of any potential threats that may affect the security of UNFPA staff, premises, assets and impact programme delivery;
</li><li>Provide regular analytical updates to the Regional Director and Senior Managers on the geo-security environment and key political dynamics that have the potential to impact programme delivery in the near and medium terms.
</li><li>Consolidate security reporting from Country Offices and provide an analysis in the regional context, highlighting the potential impact this may have on programme delivery and particularly, in humanitarian scale up emergencies as needed;
</li><li>Work closely with key Regional Office Advisors and staff, other UNSMS Security professionals and analysts, and think tank networks within the region and globally with the objective of sustaining and strengthening the internal security risk management and analysis processes.
</li></ul><p><b>C. Security Planning/Preparedness:
</b></p><ul><li>Monitor Global developments, situations and events and specifically in the Region and gather and analyze information with the aim of identifying emerging trends and providing early warning of any potential situation that may affect the security of UNFPA staff, premises and assets throughout the Region and that may also impact programme delivery to ensure relevant developments, scenarios and situations are appropriately reflected in security and other contingency plans;
</li><li>Proactively support the mainstreaming of security considerations into program and emergency preparedness plans as required
</li><li>Support UNFPA management in the development and implementation of access strategies, preparedness plans, and program contingency plans as required.
</li><li>Where appropriate, participate in drafting CAPs and CAP reviews to be presented to donors, and provide input to donor reports.
</li></ul><p><b>D. Crisis Management and Preparedness:
</b></p><ul><li>As a subject matter expert, serve as the resource person in security-induced crises in support of the Regional Director, Regional Humanitarian Adviser, and senior RO staff of any significant incident pertaining to security;
</li><li>Under the guidance of the Chief, OSC, and the Regional Director, establish a regional crisis response team (CRT) to enable rapid activation and response to crises.
</li><li>Assist the Regional Director, Regional Humanitarian Adviser, and CO Representatives with Security Planning, Emergency/Crisis Preparedness &ndash; including support to the Business Continuity Management (BCM), Crisis Response, and Emergency Communications processes, in accordance with the country-specific situation and security requirements;
</li><li>Ensure appropriate communication with Country Offices that are involved in the crisis and coordinating the security support requirements;
</li><li>Ensure that CO Representatives in a sub-region affected by the crisis are kept informed of key security issues, as well as other relevant stakeholders under the UNSMS and/or authorities, depending on the situation and in coordination with the Country Offices;
</li><li>Ensure follow-up and coordination in cases involving UNFPA personnel arrest and detention of relevant individuals at the RO and OSC.
</li></ul><p><b>E. Implement and monitor compliance of Security Risk Mitigation Measures:
</b></p><ul><li>Monitor that Country Offices comply with and periodically exercise security procedures/protocols and guidelines, including: Security Risk Management Measures (SRM-M) and UNFPA&rsquo;s Global Security Compliance platform.
</li><li>Review proposals for country- and area-level Security Risk Management measures (SRM-M), Residential Security Measures (RSMs), Local cost-shared security budget (LCCSB), and other relevant security documents, and provide advice when warranted.
</li></ul><p><b>F. Training and capacity building:
</b></p><ul><li>Provide briefings and presentations to UNFPA senior managers with security responsibilities on current and new UN security policies and guidelines and tools.
</li><li>Identify training needs and provide training for UNFPA staff, including Security Focal Points, staff dependents, and implementing partners, as required in the region.
</li><li>Coordinate with the OSC nomination of security personnel in the region to UNDSS/TDS and other AFPs training courses.
</li><li>Ensure training provided is gender and disability inclusive.
</li><li>Institutionalize and share best practices and knowledge learned.
</li><li>Organize, plan, and/or implement capacity-building initiatives to enhance clients' and stakeholders' competencies in security-related preparedness and operations.
</li><li>The RSA will supervise Security Specialists and will also provide guidance, mentoring and coaching in his/her area of responsibilities. He/she will provide technical advice and guidance to all UNFPA security practitioners in the region.
</li></ul><p>The RSA will, at the request of the Chief, OSC perform other tasks and activities (as required).
</p><p><b>Qualifications and Experience:
</b></p><p><b>Education:
</b></p><ul><li>An Advanced university degree (Master&rsquo;s degree or equivalent) in Social or Political Science, law, or public administration, or a discipline related to Risk Management, International Relations, Conflict Analysis and Resolution, or equivalent formal training in security and risk management, such as military and/or police senior command staff college.
</li><li>A first-level university degree (Bachelor&rsquo;s) with additional years of relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.
</li></ul><p><b>Knowledge and Experience:
</b></p><ul><li>Advanced university degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional work experience (with at least five years&rsquo; field experience in a position within the UNSMS, proven crisis management) or First-level degree with 12 years of relevant professional experience (with at least six years&rsquo; field experience in a position within the UNSMS, proven crisis management).
</li><li>Security Certification Program (SCP) certification required.
</li><li>Experience in working in crisis /humanitarian response locations, enabling program delivery, is an asset.
</li><li>Analysis/information capabilities from police/military, or humanitarian contexts would be considered an important asset.
</li><li>Knowledge of the UN Security Management System, policies, practices, and procedures is required
</li><li>A strong background in political and security analysis, ideally in a regional context, is desirable.
</li></ul><p><b>Languages:
</b></p><ul><li>Fluency in English required; Knowledge of Arabic is highly desirable.
</li></ul><p><b>Required Competencies:
</b></p><p><b>Values:
</b></p><ul><li>Exemplifying integrity,
</li><li>Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,
</li><li>Embracing cultural diversity,
</li><li>Embracing change
</li></ul><p><b>Core Competencies:
</b></p><ul><li>Achieving results,
</li><li>Being accountable,
</li><li>Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,
</li><li>Thinking analytically and strategically,
</li><li>Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,
</li></ul><p><b>Functional Competencies:
</b></p><ul><li>Organizational leadership and direction
</li><li>Ensuring operational effectiveness and accountability for results
</li><li>Strengthening the programming capacity of Country Offices
</li><li>Results-based programme development and management
</li><li>Managing data, documents, correspondence, and reports
</li><li>Managing information and workflow
</li><li>Planning, organizing, and multitasking
</li><li>Ensuring the safety and security of UNFPA personnel and operations
</li><li>Coping with Pressure and Setbacks
</li><li>Relating and networking
</li><li>Formulating Strategies and Concepts
</li><li>Impact and influence
</li><li>Organizational Awareness
</li><li>Innovation and marketing of new approaches
</li><li>Client Orientation
</li><li>Building strategic alliances and partnerships
</li></ul><p><b>Managerial Competencies:
</b></p><ul><li>Providing strategic focus,
</li><li>Engaging in internal/external partners and stakeholders,
</li><li>Leading, developing and empowering people, creating a culture of performance.
</li><li>Making decisions and exercising judgments
</li></ul><p><b>Compensation and Benefits:
 </b></p><p>This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.<br>
</p><p><br>
<b>UNFPA Work Environment:
</b></p><p>UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click here to learn more.
</p><p><b>Disclaimer:
</b></p><p>Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.
</p><p>UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.
</p><p>Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.</p></div>

Regional Security Adviser, Office of the Security Coordinator (OSC), Arab States Regional Office (ASRO), Cairo, Egypt, P-5

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