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The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Jobs 2024
Job categories Programme Management
Vacancy code VA/2024/B5004/27922
Department/office GPO, NYPO, Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio
Duty station Home based
Contract type Local ICA Specialist
Contract level LICA Specialist-11
Duration One year initially, renewable subject to satisfactory performance and funding availability (retainer contract)
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
Please note that UNOPS will at no stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind.
Background Information – Job-specific
***
THIS IS A LOCAL POSITION FOR WHICH ONLY APPLICANTS WHO POSSESS THE
NATIONALITY OR WORK PERMIT IN EGYPT ARE ELIBIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION ***
THE POSITION IS HOME BASED IN CAIRO, EGYPT.
UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services
that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace
building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central
resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project
management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of
governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
New York
Portfolios Office (NYPO) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as
well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and
multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project
management, infrastructure management, and procurement management
Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC)
supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and
development operations. It was formed by combining the following
portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support
Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP)
It provides Services to partners’ programmes that are designed,
structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving
partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of
approximately 125 countries.
UNOPS hosts the Global Centre for
Climate Mobility (GCCM), a global entity advancing regional Climate
Mobility Initiatives (CMIs) and the Rising Nations Initiative (RNI):
The
CMIs currently consist of the Africa Climate Mobility Initiative
(ACMI), the Greater Caribbean Climate Mobility Initiative (GCCMI), and
the Pacific Climate Mobility Initiative. The ACMI is a joint
undertaking of the African Union Commission (AUC), the United Nations,
and the World Bank to support the African continent in addressing
climate-forced displacement and migration while harnessing climate
mobility to advance its development agenda and political & economic
integration. The ACMI’s people-centered
& evidence-based approach aims to generate political momentum, a
common policy agenda, and resources to advance comprehensive and locally
anchored solutions for climate mobility. The GCCMI and the PCMI pursue
similar objectives and are joint undertakings of the Association of
Caribbean States and the Pacific Islands Forum Member States,
respectively, together with the United Nations and the World Bank.
The
RNI is a Member States-led initiative, guided by a core group of
champions, including the Pacific atoll countries. Its objective is to
press forward efforts towards protecting the statehood of Pacific atoll
countries, preserving their sovereignty and safeguarding the rights and
heritage of affected populations. In this regard, the RNI aims to
mobilize the needed political momentum for prompt action at all levels
to highlight the climate emergency facing the Pacific atoll countries
and inspire global and local action, including through intergovernmental
processes of the United Nations. In particular, the RNI aims to advance
partnerships that empower the agency of frontline communities, support
adaptation plans and promote better strategic planning and informed
policymaking for Pacific atoll countries.
This project will
also focus on the empowerment of Tuvaluan stakeholders, particularly the
youth of Tuvalu, to fully engage in global discussions and contribute
to the advocacy campaign. It will also build their capacity to engage
with their own communities to contribute to other RNI efforts and build
the resilience of future generations.
The programme Officer has the primary responsibility to lead youth-related programming of the RNI.
The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.
We are seeking an individual based in Cairo, Egypt.
Functional Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Head of the RNI Secretariat, the incumbent will carry out the following activities:
- Strategy
development & coordination Lead the efforts to design and inform a
strategy for supporting youth empowerment for the Pacific atoll
countries - Engage national and local leaders and stakeholders to
coordinate project implementation and international and regional events
providing opportunities for direct advocacy, outreach, and network. - Lead
the design and advancement of a strategy to build a regional youth
forum consisting of youth representatives of the Pacific atoll countries
and help build a wider network with youth in the region and around the
world.
Project implementation
- Prepare
project proposals for the RNI Board’s consideration and approval, and
manage projects and monitor and evaluate their implementation to prepare
Board reports. - Ensures the alignment of the project efforts to
build partnerships for advancing the agency of frontline communities
with the overall programmatic efforts of the RNI. - Prepare
updates on key progress and project developments for other RNI project
activities that have interlinked deliverables. Liaises with youth
stakeholders on the planning and implementing project activities
requiring their participation. Ensures all operational structures,
systems, and processes are in line with UNOPS policies and procedures. - Tracks implementation of deliverables and monitors and evaluates progress.
Communications
- Tracks relevant data collection and generates analysis as relevant to achieving the strategic objectives of the RNI.
- Communicates key project developments with other RNI project teams as relevant.
- Oversees the preparation of reports on the project activities.
- Coordinates
the organizing and planning of events and conferences, including the
Conference of the Parties (COPs) and other conferences, meetings, side
events and activities.
Expert approach
- Engage
with partner institutions, including relevant UN agencies, to map
existing efforts in support of the youth of the Pacific atoll countries
and prepare proposals to address any shortfall or gap. - Identify
opportunities for engaging youth forums in other regions for
cross-regional agenda-setting and opportunities for joint advocacy. - Explore new partnerships that can bring best practices, expertise, and solutions to empower youth innovation.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
The contractor will be supervised by theHead of the RNI Secretariat.
The contractor and the supervisor will determine progress and next step
in mutual communication
Education/Experience/Language requirements
*FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
*CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Education
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Advanced university degree (Master’s degree) preferably in Political
Science, Governance, Development or other relevant fields is required. - Two
(2) additional years of relevant experience, in combination with a
relevant first-level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), may
substitute for the requirement of a master’s degree.
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Required Experience:
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At least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience in climate
action, migration,culture and heritage, policy research, and/or
programme/project management is required. - Demonstrated
experience in taking engagements to major international conferences
(e.g. COPs, international climate events) as platforms for advocacy is
required. Desirable experience (the following experience is optional
candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply): -
Experience in evidence-based approach to assessing vulnerabilities of
populations preferably in the context of climate, environment or
sustainable development is desired. Language: - Fluency in oral and written English is required.
- Knowledge of other UN languages is an advantage.
Application period 10-Apr-2024 to 23-Apr-2024
