Choices in Childbirth seeks a part-time Policy Associate to support our maternal health policy work. Our policy team works closely with national, state and local stakeholders to advance maternal health priorities including Affordable Act application and implementation, insurance reform and promotion of patient-centered care. The position will be responsible for research, information gathering and management of the organization's current report on midwifery care.
This position is from September 2015 to March 1, 2016.
REPORTS TO: Director of Policy and Research
Serve as project manager for current policy report including timeline management, and oversight on scope of work
Conduct research on New York State and federal health policy, including conducting interviews and focus groups with a wide variety of stakeholders
Develop and contribute to the development of quantitative and qualitative data collection instruments and protocols including telephone, on-site interviews and focus groups
Analyze the literature, policies, and laws concerning maternal health, rights, and justice including health disparities
Write and edit substantive sections of the report's support materials
Draft policy documents, including fact sheets, memoranda, issue briefs, and policy reports
Proactively develop strategies to maintain and improve access to high quality maternal health services
Assist with relationships with the media including drafting press releases and op-eds, talking points, fact sheets and other written materials
Prepare strategies and content for various social media platforms
Other duties as required
Experience:
Have demonstrated professional experience in public health, feminist issues, or ideally a combination of both
Have demonstrated experience in project management
Experience with quantitative analysis strongly preferred, basic understanding of the Affordable Care Act and health reform initiatives required.
Excellent research, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and take initiative
Ability to work independently.
Detail oriented and organized with ability to be in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
Have a great attitude, be a team player and be a self-starter
Possess flexibility and able to manage multiple tasks, under deadlines
Have strong decision-making skills with ability to work independently
Be able to provide and receive constructive feedback; open to coaching
Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues, preferably including reproductive health, reproductive justice and maternal health rights;
Excellent phone etiquette, verbal and written communication skills
How to apply
Please send a cover letter, writing sample and resume outlining your skills and experience as well as compensation requirements with Policy Associate in the subject line to info@choicesinchildbirth.org.
Organization: The International Labour Organization
About the ILO The International Labour Organization (ILO) is the United Nations agency for the world of work. It sets international labour standards, promotes rights at work, and encourages decent employment opportunities, the enhancement of social protection and the strengthening of dialogue on work-related issues. The ILO has a unique structure, bringing together governments, employers’ and workers’ representatives. In 1999, the ILO Director General declared that gender equality is central to the work of ILO. Recognizing the persistent gender inequalities in the world of work, the ILO’s 2008 Declaration stated that gender equality and non-discrimination must be considered cross-cutting issues in the strategic objectives of the ILO.
About the Ready Made Garment Sector and gender in Bangladesh Ready-Made Garment (RMG) is a strategic sector for the Bangladeshi economy, with an estimate of more than 5,000 export factories in operation, providing a source of employment for over 3.5 million workers. It is estimated that 60-80% of the workers are women. The industry exports totaled $24.4 billion in 2013-2014, which makes Bangladesh second largest apparel exporter after China. The sector in Bangladesh has received lots of attention globally because of repeated massive industrial accidents indicating hazardous working conditions. Traditionally in the garment industry worldwide and also in Bangladesh, men tend to hold the higher paying jobs such as middle and upper management, cutters, mechanics and drivers, as they often hold positions of power (owners, operations and production managers, HR management staff, line supervisors, line team leaders, and yes, even union organizers). Women garment workers on the other hand, are mostly employed at the lower category, and often find themselves in more strenuous job categories, like sewing machine operators, finishers, quality control, packers, helpers, servants and general factory maintenance, such as cleaning bathrooms and maintaining kitchen facilities. The regulatory authorities in Bangladesh are marked by male dominated institutions and could benefit from more gender sensitive rules and regulations.
About the ILO RMG Project Since October 2013, the ILO through its “Improving Working Conditions in the RMG Sector” project (ILO RMG project), funded by Canada, The Netherlands and the United Kingdom (total 37 million USD) has been providing financial and technical assistance to the Government of Bangladesh for the implementation of the National Tripartite Plan of Action on Fire Safety and Structural Integrity (NTPA) in the Bangladesh RMG sector and will continue to do so until December 2016.
The ILO RMG project aims at long-term improvement of worker safety in the garment industry. The underlying message in this initiative is to ensure that sustainable mechanisms are in place to prevent future tragedies and ensure safe working conditions. The Department of Inspections of Factories and Establishments (DIFE) has a crucial role in in this process by enforcing national legislation on building and worker’s safety. The ILO RMG Project has five different components: 1. Improving building safety 2. Strengthening labour Inspections and support fire and building inspections 3. Building occupation safety and health (OSH) awareness, capacity and systems 4. Rehabilitation and skills training for Rana Plaza victims 5. Better Work Bangladesh In three and a half years, the project aims to achieve major results on building and fire safety and support to survivors. It will build the foundations for longer term results and sustainable action through improved legislation, enforcement and oversight capacity of regulatory agencies and through implementation of workplace level systems to improve working conditions by employers and workers, initially in the RMG sector, but with potential to expand to other economic sectors in Bangladesh. The project is also coordinating with other brand initiatives such as the Bangladesh Accord on Fire and Building Safety, the Alliance for Bangladesh’ worker safety and EU/US/Government of Bangladesh Sustainability Compact on labour rights and factory safety in the garment sector in Bangladesh. The ‘Compact’ commits the government, EU and ILO to take the necessary actions to improve conditions in three areas: labour rights, building integrity, occupational health and safety, and responsible business conduct. It includes the requirement for transparency of inspections and a publicly available database.
About the ILO Country Office Bangladesh The ILO Country Office (CO) Bangladesh is situated in Gulshan-1 in Dhaka and employs over 90 people, a mix of local and international staff. The ILO RMG Project is a project under the CO and located in a separate building in Gulshan-2 in Dhaka. At present around 25 people are working for the RMG Project.
Objective of the Consultancy The objective of this consultancy is to strengthen the ILO RMG Project’s capacity on carrying out activities that actively contribute to increased gender equality between women and men in the workplace and beyond.
Scope of Work The work will involve strengthening the ILO RMG programme capacity through 1) a desk review resulting into a RMG specific women and men industry profile, 2) analysis of the existing ILO RMG programme gender strategy with recommendations for future action and 3) training to project staff and office management with handouts and “what to consider” guidance sheets.
1. For the desk review and profile document the following points of view should be analysed and provided:
The research question should contain the following elements:
What are the gender gaps in working conditions in the RMG sector, and how do they affect women’s and men’s working conditions such as (sexual) harassment, abuse, equality of remuneration, access to safety and health, social benefits, health status, equality in association and collective bargaining, skills development?
What are policy and workplace recommendations that have been suggested to reduce gender disparities/ gender-based disadvantage in working conditions in the RMG sector?
Particularly in response to gender based violence and safety at work?
Gender pay gap?
Skills upgradation and addressing occupational segregation?
What evidence is there that such policy measures lead to gender equality, empowerment on one hand and productivity improvement on the other?
Global literature review on the role of RMG sector in economic development, poverty alleviation, and gender empowerment in countries that rely heavily on RMG exports for growth and employment, on one hand, and a critique of how the RMG sector reinforces, and reproduces women’s unequal status in society as their integration in the sector is a result of a strategy to secure an even cheaper, more docile and flexible work force (evidenced in indicators such as the wage gap, systematic discrimination, harassment, low social benefits, and so on). Ultimately, this section should discuss how to achieve a “win-win” based on competitive advantage of female labour but one that respects minimum decent working conditions.
A statistical analysis and overview of the Bangladesh garment / RMG sector, including sectoral and occupational composition and size as available in labour force and other surveys, disaggregated by sex, age and trends over time;
Skill and wage disparities between men and women in the RMG sector, and trends over time.
2. For the review of the project’s gender strategy:
An analysis of the results achieved to date
An analysis of the (training) materials used
Provision of concrete recommendations how to improve the existing activities with component specific thematic boxes that can be used as guidance when developing activities and initiatives
Provision of concrete recommendations what new activities can be undertaken/issues to be taken into account during the last year of the project
3. For the training:
Short survey amongst project staff about current practices and understanding of gender, gender sensitivity to possible injustices happening in the RMG sector and know-how to possible solutions.
A participatory training (half or full day) for all project staff about the basics of gender, gender mainstreaming and gender analysis and key topics related to the RMG sector. The objective of a training (or proposal for series of trainings) should be transformative.
A participatory training for the ILO Dhaka management about gender mainstreaming and gender-sensitive/gender-responsive programming.
Deliverables: The consultant will work together with the ILO RMG project team to:
1) A desk review of women’s and men’s role in the RMG sector globally and Bangladesh specifically and Women and Men in the Garment Industry Profile 2) Review of the gender strategy (2013) and focus on the project’s component specific issues: what has been done so far, what can be improved? Key areas of intervention and recommendations. Review will have recommendations and thematic boxes that can be used as guidance when developing activities and initiatives 3) Two trainings: one to all RMG project staff and one to management with training materials
Required Qualifications and Experience: The consultant is expected to possess the following qualifications:
Education: Advanced university degree in social science, political science, business, law and/or a relevant field.
Experience: At least 5 years of progressive experience in the area of gender analysis, gender mainstreaming and a thorough understanding of the ready-made garment sector globally. At least 2 years with international businesses or organizations.
Languages: Excellent oral and written command in English. Oral command of Bangla is considered an advantage.
General Competencies:
Excellent inter-personal skills and experience of working in a multi-cultural team.
High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Excellent oral, written, presentation and communications skills.
Excellent drafting skills.
Good participatory training skills.
Fully proficient in the following software applications: Word, Excel, and Power point.
Experience in organizational and management skills.
Tact and persuasiveness in dealing with people.
Technical Competencies
Thorough experience with conducting desk research, including literature review
Experience with conducting small surveys and interviews
Extensive relevant professional experience in conducting gender analyses.
Experience with providing participatory trainings on gender, gender mainstreaming and gender analysis.
Deep understanding of the RMG supply chain globally and preferably the sector in Bangladesh specifically.
Guidance and Supervision: The consultant will work under the overall guidance and supervision of the Director of ILO Country Office and direct supervision of the ILO RMG Project Manager. He/she needs to work closely with the project team and will be involved in some joint activities involving Better Work Bangladesh.
Duration: The total number of this consultancy is 30 working days commencing early November 2015 to mid-December 2015.
The ILO values diversity among its staff. We welcome applications from qualified women and men, including those with disabilities.
How to apply:
Applications for this consultancy should consist of: 1. A CV of maximum two pages 2. A cover letter with a personal statement that outlines how the required skills and experience outlined above are met. Also include the expected daily fee. 3. Two writing samples of no longer than two pages each: a desk review conducted on any given topic and a gender analysis of project/programme or economic sector. All submissions should be sent with the subject “Strengthening the gender capacity of the ILO RMG project Consultancy.” Please send your application to Ms. Nyske Janssen (janssen@ilo.org) by email no later than Saturday 3 October 2015.
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Location: London or Dakar (Senegal) or Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) or Nairobi (Kenya)
Organization: Girls Not Brides
Girls Not Brides is recruiting a Senior Officer for Africa Engagement to expand the capacity of our Africa team. Girls Not Brides: The Global Partnership to End Child brings together civil society organisations from around the world. The Partnership now counts over 500 members across more than 70 countries, based throughout Africa, South Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the Americas. Members are united by a commitment to end child marriage and enable girls to fulfil their potential.
Girls Not Brides works to empower those seeking to end child marriage; to raise awareness of the harmful impact of the practice and the solutions to end it; and to call for urgent action by relevant stakeholders. Girls Not Brides was initiated by The Elders, a group of eminent global leaders brought together by Nelson Mandela to promote peace and human rights worldwide.
The successful candidate could either be based in the Girls Not Brides office in London or Dakar (Senegal) or, preferably, work remotely from Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) or Nairobi (Kenya). S/he will report to the Head of Africa Engagement, and play a central role in the development and implementation of strategies to further Girls Not Brides’ objectives in Africa. S/he will also contribute the broader strategic, programmatic and communications work of the Partnership and help achieve its overall objectives.
Main duties and responsibilities
Play a central role in Girls Not Brides’ work to inform, support and influence selected regional processes pertaining to child marriage in Africa:
Monitor, analyse and document developments pertaining to child marriage and related issues in Africa, as well as developments within selected continental and the sub-regional level processes and initiatives on child marriage, women’s rights and children’s rights in Africa
Develop and implement advocacy strategies and initiatives aiming at maintaining child marriage on the agenda of relevant regional processes and institutions
Help develop and strengthen the Girls Not Brides secretariat’s strategic partnerships with key regional institutions and initiatives focusing on child marriage
Promote and facilitate Girls Not Brides members’ effective and collaborative participation in relevant initiatives and processes on child marriage, including through capacity building initiatives.
Provide critical support to Girls Not Brides’ efforts to understand, stimulate and strengthen policy developments in selected focus countries in Africa:
Monitor, analyse and document policy developments and opportunities relating to child marriage in selected focus countries across Africa, including through regular liaison with Girls Not Brides members and National Partnerships and occasional trips to focus countries
Working closely with the Partnership team, provide critical support to strengthening the capacity of Girls Not Brides members, National Partnerships, and partner civil society networks to successfully take part in policy change in their countries
As relevant and appropriate, provide direct strategic and technical support to governmental and other initiatives on child marriage at the national level.
Contribute to developing Girls Not Brides’ presence in Africa:
Establish, maintain and strengthen Girls Not Brides’ working relationships with members organisations as well as key regional institutions, organisations, networks and UN agencies working on child marriage and related issues in Africa
Represent Girls Not Brides at external meetings and events related to child marriage in Africa, and speak on behalf of Girls Not Brides in the media, as required
Working with other teams within the secretariat, contribute to highlighting the work of Girls Not Brides members in Africa and ensuring that Africa members are able to engage meaningfully in the broader work of the Partnership.
Help inform Girls Not Brides’ strategic, learning and communications initiatives with knowledge of the regional context:
Coordinate the development and publication of Girls Not Brides’ Africa newsletter, and contribute to the development of other learning and communications resources (e.g. briefings, toolkits, reports, etc.)
Provide additional support for the development and implementation of global campaigns, advocacy efforts and other learning initiatives, as required.
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and skills:
Demonstrated experience of undertaking policy and advocacy work in Africa at the regional and/or national levels, preferably as part of civil society coalitions
Strong knowledge of international and African standards, institutions and processes relating to human rights, women’s rights and children’s rights
Sound understanding of the policy and advocacy dynamics around gender and/or development issues in Africa; an understanding of child marriage and of the key players in the women’s and children’s rights fields in Africa is desirable.
Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, with a keen eye for accuracy and detail
Experience with providing capacity building and/or technical support to civil society
Excellent writing and oral communication skills
Excellent organisational skills; ability to plan and organise work effectively, to meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
Strong interpersonal skills, and ability develop effective working relationships in a multicultural environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, but also to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues based abroad
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality
Excellent written and spoken English is essential; working proficiency in French is highly desirable
Proficiency in recent versions of Microsoft Office suite and use of databases
Willingness to travel to/from London and across Africa on a regular basis, and sometimes at short notice.
Practicalities
A competitive salary and benefits package will be offered to the successful candidate. We encourage applications from candidates from countries with a high prevalence of child marriage. Please note that in order to work from Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Dakar (Senegal) or Nairobi (Kenya) the successful candidate would need to demonstrate that they have the appropriate work permission or visa. The salary range is £35,000 to £42,000.
How to apply:
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this position to recruitment@GirlsNotBrides.org by 18:00 GMT on 15 October 2015 clearly stating “Senior Officer for Africa Engagement” and your name in the subject line. Kindly indicate in your cover letter your preferred location.
We regret that due to the large number of applications anticipated, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies Position (Tenure-Track)
Deadline:
Location: Middlebury, USA
Organization: Middlebury College
The Program in Gender, Sexuality and Feminist Studies seeks an Assistant Professor for a tenure-track position, beginning Fall 2016 in Queer Studies/critical race and sexuality studies. The successful candidate’s research and scholarship will be interdisciplinary and address the intersections of race and sexuality, with questions of gender, class, and/or nation, transnationalism, or dis/ability. A humanities-centered approach to critical race theories, queer and trans theory is preferred. In addition to introductory courses in critical sexuality and critical race studies, the candidate will teach courses in their areas of specialization. Candidates should provide evidence of commitment to excellent teaching and scholarly potential.
How to apply:
All application materials must be received by November 2, 2015 at 11:59PM Eastern Time. Middlebury College uses Interfolio to collect all faculty job applications electronically. Email and paper applications will not be accepted. A complete application will consist of:
a statement of teaching and research interests;
a full curriculum vitae;
graduate transcript;
a sample of scholarly work;
three confidential letters of recommendation, at least two of which speak to teaching ability (instructions on how to request letters from your referees through Interfolio can be found here).
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check.
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Keene State College invites applicants for a full-time tenure track position in Women's and Gender Studies to begin August 2016. Candidates must have experience teaching core women's and gender studies courses through an intersectional lens and be qualified to develop courses in either transnational feminisms and/or queer theories. Research specialization is open and successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop courses in their area of expertise. Teaching load is six 4- credit courses per academic year. The successful candidate will teach an introductory course in feminist practice and social change, possess excellent teaching skills, have an active scholarly agenda, promote the Women's and Gender Studies major, advise students in the major, and will mentor undergraduate research and internships on and off campus.
We encourage candidates to identify ways their teaching and research interests correspond with our above listed needs and interests. As part of regular teaching responsibilities at this public liberal arts college, all faculty members are expected to teach both in the major and in the Integrative Studies Program. For more information about this program, please click here. The College curriculum is inclusive and incorporates multiple perspectives and issues of equity: our goals for inclusion and excellence are outlined in the College's Strategic Plan.
Our students come from diverse socio-economic and educational backgrounds, with a high percentage of first generation college students. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who will support the College's ongoing efforts to help students become responsible global citizens. Keene State has a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching, institutional service, and a liberal arts education.
Qualifications
Earned doctorate in Women's and Gender Studies or closely related field by August 1, 2016; undergraduate teaching experience; evidence of teaching excellence and active research agenda.
Additional Job Information
How to apply:
Review of applications to begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled or otherwise closed at the college's discretion; for full consideration please submit all materials by Friday, October 16, 2015.
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following separate documents when applying online:
Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
Teaching portfolio (a 1-page teaching statement and 2 sample syllabi)
Three letters of recommendation
The three (3) letters of recommendation should be sent under separate cover directly to:
Keene State College ffice of Human Resource Management-FAC04 229 Main Street, Keene, NH 03435-1604
Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, UN Women will work 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. Placing women’s rights at the centre of all its efforts, UN Women will lead and coordinate United Nations System efforts to ensure that commitments on gender equality and gender mainstreaming translate into action throughout the world. It will provide strong and coherent leadership in support of Member States’ priorities and efforts, building effective partnerships with civil society and other relevant actors.
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Finance Specialist (Unit head)– Financial Operations Unit, the Finance Associate provides financial services ensuring effective and transparent utilization of financial resources and integrity of work. The Finance Associate promotes a client-oriented approach consistent with UN Women rules and regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Key Functions:
General ledger reconciliations;
Timely preparation of various financial reports for management;
Calculate and record support costs on non-core contributions received;
Preparation of general journals;
Approval of vendors;
Timely preparation and review of payment vouchers;
Monitoring, reconciliation and follow up of Implementing Partner Advances;
Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing;
Continuance of currency with International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
Preparation for and participation in external audit by UNBoA and internal audit as necessary;
Record Donor Agreements in Contracts/Revenue module of IPSAS;
Record deposits received;
Provide support for revenue management and revenue reporting;
Other duties as required.
The Finance Associate works in close collaboration with the staff of the Division of Management and Administration, Programme Division, Regional Centers and Country Offices, as well UNDP OFA units in HQS and COs for resolving complex finance-related issues and information delivery.
Ensures administration and implementation of operational strategies, adapts processes and procedures focusing on achievement of the following results:
Keep abreast of and ensure full compliance with amendments to International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
Inform other Finance Section staff and UNW Finance Users to ensure IPSAS compliance and currency;
Keep abreast of and ensure full compliance with all UNW Financial Regulations and Rules, Operations manuals, Internal Control policies and procedures, Standard operating procedures, Finance manual, and Delegations of Authority to ensure consistency across UNW and harmonisation with other UN Agencies. Provide recommendations to Unit head for proposed amendments;
Provide input to Finance business processes mapping and elaboration of the content of Internal Control Framework, Operations Manual in consultation with management;
Provide input to proposals and implementation of cost saving and reduction strategies in consultations with management;
Participate as a member of UN Women's team in the ATLAS and IPSAS or other systems development of UNDP and other UN agencies;
Participate as a member of the UN Women finance team in the internal and external audits of UN Women, including full understanding of audit recommendations and clearance timetable;
Actively promote a client-oriented Finance Section.
Ensures administration of UN Women's financial resources focusing on achievement of the following results:
Timely preparation of various financial reports for management;
Provide quality assurance review of financial reports prepared by Finance Associates in the Regional Centers and Country Offices (RCs and Cos);
Follow up on errors in chart fields or over expenditures and ensure proper adjustments are made;
Issue budget journals for authorized spending limits (ASL) for non-core projects;
Associate non-core funds in commitment control;
Record pending items for all UN Women core contributions and non-core contributions where our RCs and COs do not yet have the necessary authority;
Implementation of the control mechanism through monitoring of non-core budgets;
Assist in the maintenance of the General Ledger, analyzing and reconciling particular accounts with supporting modules;
Presentation of thoroughly researched information for planning of UN Women's financial resources;
Reconcile assigned General ledger balances on a regular timetable as set by section;
Monitor, reconcile and follow up with RCs and COs Advances to Implementing Partners which are not in accordance with the policy;
Record Donor Agreements in Contracts/Revenue module of IPSAS and correspond with RCs and COs with queries;
Record deposits received;
Prepare covering letters for checks and ensuring they are passed to UNDP for banking;
Provide support for revenue management and revenue reporting;
Prepare other regular finance indicators or reports as requested;
Filing of supporting work papers and documents as well as archiving.
Provides accounting and administrative support to the Finance Section focusing on achievement of the following results:
Timely preparation and review of payment vouchers based on proper supporting documents authorized by the budget owners and project managers;
Prepare various reports on incomplete/unpaid vouchers and initiate follow-up actions;
Proper control of the supporting documents for payments, accounts receivable and General Ledger journals;
Approval of vendors in Atlas;
Maintenance of the internal expenditures control system which ensures that vouchers processed are matched and completed, transactions are correctly recorded and posted in Atlas; and other entitlements are duly processed;
Timely corrective actions on unposted vouchers, including the vouchers with budget check errors, match exceptions, unapproved vouchers;
Timely response to requests to resolve financial data issues;
Approval of Travel Requests as a back up to the Procurement Associate in HQS.
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing focusing on achievement of the following results:
Assist with organization of training materials for the operations/ projects staff on Finance;
Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in financial processes and procedures;
Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice;
Participate as a member UN Women's team in the ATLAS and IPSAS or other system development of UNDP and other UN (Atlas) agencies;
Actively participate in knowledge sharing and changes of duties with other staff in Finance Section, as requested by Chief of Accounts, to ensure that all duties have back up staff assigned and trained;
Prepare RCA for yourself based on the work plan and ensure preparation and review meets established timelines.
Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the overall efficiency in financial resources management and success in implementation of operational strategies. Accurate analysis and presentation of financial information enhances UN Women's credibility in use of financial resources and proper financial process management. The information provided facilitates management decision making.
Competencies
Core values and Guiding principles:
Integrity:
Demonstrating consistency in upholding and promoting the values of UN Women in actions and decisions, in line with the UN Code of Conduct.
Cultural Sensitivity/Valuing diversity:
Demonstrating an appreciation of the multicultural nature of the organization and the diversity of its staff;
Demonstrating an international outlook, appreciating differences in values and learning from cultural diversity.
Core Competencies:
Ethics and Values:
Demonstrating / Safeguarding Ethics and Integrity.
Organizational Awareness:
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment.
Developing and Empowering People / Coaching and Mentoring:
Self-development, initiative-taking.
Working in Teams:
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work.
Communicating Information and Ideas:
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively.
Self-management and Emotional intelligence:
Creating synergies through self-control.
Conflict Management / Negotiating and Resolving Disagreements:
Surface conflicts and address them proactively acknowledging different feelings and views and directing energy towards a mutually acceptable solution.
Knowledge Sharing / Continuous Learning:
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others.
Functional Competencies:
Ability to perform a broad range of specialized activities related to financial resources management, including managing non core budgets, maintaining Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payables, and reporting;
Knowledge of financial rules and regulations, and accounting;
Strong IT skills;
Ability to provide input to business processes re-engineering, implementation of new system.
Required Skills and Experience
Education:
Completion of High School (Secondary Education) is required;
University Degree in Accounting or Finance is an advantage, but not a requirement.
Experience:
6 years of progressively relevant finance work experience is required;
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) and knowledge of database packages, working experience in web based ERP financial systems (i.e. SAP, PeopleSoft, Oracle, etc.);
Knowledge of IPSAS and/or IFRS is desirable;
Completion of UN Women Accountancy & Finance Test required.
Languages:
Fluency in English;
Knowledge of any other UN language is an advantage.
UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
