Geospatial Application Lead

Division: MENRIS

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Background

ICIMOD is a regional knowledge development and learning centre serving the eight member countries of the Hindu Kush-Himalayas – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. Together with its partners and member countries, ICIMOD is committed to securing a better future for the people of the Hindu Kush-Himalayas through the development of an economically and environmentally sound mountain ecosystem.

ICIMOD promotes integrated and innovative geospatial solutions for mountain development through the Mountain Environment and Natural Resources Information Systems (MENRIS) Programme. MENRIS programme focuses on technology innovation, capacity building and training, development of mountain-specific applications and decision support systems. With the overarching goal of climate change adaptation, the current areas of applications include cryosphere, biodiversity, forestry/REDD+, disaster and transboundary air pollution.

The MENRIS programme is working on several new and exciting developments to promote geo-information and earth observation for the benefit of mountain communities in the region. Recently, ICIMOD joined hands with USAID and NASA to establish SERVIR-Himalaya, a programme aiming to provide linkage from “space to village” and apply the best in science and technology for improved environmental decision-making in the region.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the MENRIS Division Head, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks together with the MENRIS team and in close collaboration with other ICIMOD programme teams:

1. Lead the development of geospatial solutions in ICIMOD work areas in collaboration with different Integrated Programmes and Partners; contribute to systematic design and development of spatial databases in different thematic areas adhering to international standardisation; develop integrated and innovative geo-based solutions (GIS/RS applications) in different thematic areas of ICIMOD’s strategic priority areas;
2. Lead and/or supervise the systematic development of geospatial applications at national and regional levels, focusing on various applications pertinent to integrated mountain development; lead system analysis of thematic applications and coordinate design and development of decision support systems;
3. Contribute to knowledge generation and management of the centre on innovative geospatial solutions through research and project based activities; organise trainings/workshops as needed and coordinate systematic web presence of geospatial applications;
4. Develop concept papers and project proposals in the field of geospatial applications in societal beneficial areas of mountain communities;
5. Develop partnership initiatives to foster south-south collaboration to share and learn experiences in the region and where relevant beyond; establish and maintain a network of institutions and alumni with a particular focus on connectivity between institutions in the HKH region and where relevant beyond;
6. Provide advisory services in the field of geospatial application development though correspondence, direct contact with visitors to ICIMOD, visits to HKH countries, and identifying qualified professionals from network institutions;
7. Coordinate with team members for the effective implementation and management of divisional activities and assist in planning and resource allocation; progress reporting and monitoring;
8. Carry out other activities in his/her field of competence at the request of the Head of MENRIS.
9. Work as a team player within ICIMOD to support other programme activities and promote institutional goals; work closely with colleagues within the programme and other ICIMOD programmes to contribute to a constructive and professional working environment and to the further development of ICIMOD as centre of excellence for integrated mountain development.

Minimum qualifications and work experience

• Advanced University degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) preferably in natural resources and environmental science or remote sensing and geographic information systems or computer science or other relevant fields;
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible relevant, professional experience on geospatial application development of which part preferably gained in the HKH region;
• Practical background and in-depth knowledge in one or more areas of application development in the field of natural resources and environment monitoring such as climate change, cryosphere, disaster, biodiversity, forestry/ REDD, air pollution etc.;
• Practical knowledge in emerging GIS/RS technology, knowledge of related latest software systems and geospatial application development cycle.

Additional competencies and skills

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work systematically;
• Good communication and networking skills;
• Team-oriented interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural organisation;
• Good coordination and leadership skills.

The duty station is Kathmandu; frequent travelling in the region may be required.

Remuneration

Salaries and benefits of ICIMOD are highly competitive compared to other regional organisations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Duration

3 years, of which the first six months on probation and subject to future funding levels of ICIMOD. Starting date is as early as possible, preferably 1 June 2011.

Gender and Equity Policy

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD implements a gender fair policy and is supportive of working women. It operates a day-care Centre at the campus and a Gender Resource Centre and is committed to gender mainstreaming at the organisational and programmatic levels.

Applicants are requested to apply before 31 March 2011 through ICIMOD’s online application system.

Only short- listed candidates will be notified.

Enterprise GIS / Database Specialist

Division: MENRIS

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Background

ICIMOD is a regional knowledge development and learning centre serving the eight member countries of the Hindu Kush-Himalayas – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. Together with its partners and member countries, ICIMOD is committed to securing a better future for the people of the Hindu Kush-Himalayas through the development of an economically and environmentally sound mountain ecosystem.

ICIMOD promotes integrated and innovative geospatial solutions for mountain development through the Mountain Environment and Natural Resources Information Systems (MENRIS) Programme. MENRIS programme focuses on technology innovation, capacity building and training, development of mountain-specific applications and decision support systems. With the overarching goal of climate change adaptation, the current areas of applications include cryosphere, biodiversity, forestry/REDD+, disaster and transboundary air pollution.

The MENRIS programme is working on several new and exciting developments to promote geo-information and earth observation for the benefit of mountain communities in the region. Recently, ICIMOD joined hands with USAID and NASA to establish SERVIR-Himalaya, a programme aiming to provide linkage from “space to village” and apply the best in science and technology for improved environmental decision-making in the region.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the MENRIS Division Head, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks together with the MENRIS team and in close collaboration with other ICIMOD programme teams:

1. Take the lead role in designing and developing a centre-wide enterprise GIS / database for ICIMOD programmatic areas in collaboration with the Integrated Programmes; Provide technical support, following a client-oriented approach, to all relevant ICIMOD programmes to help identify information requirements for their database application, geographic products and training support activities;
2. Establish data management strategies and practices related to data definition, integration and archiving adhering with ICIMOD information management and technology standards, guidelines and procedures; Design and develop GIS database management systems including web mapping applications in accordance with international standards on various thematic areas such as biodiversity, socio-economic, water etc.;
3. Ensure effective functioning of the database administration including proper security, back up, performance tuning and monitoring; Establish periodic update and maintenance procedures of database system and ensure regular maintenance;
4. Provide regular and timely technical reporting and follow-up activities to relevant cooperation and networking partners on behalf of the Division Head; Carry out management support activities and other activities in his/her field of competence at the request of the Head of MENRIS;
5. Establish and maintain a network of institutions and alumni with a particular focus on establishing connectivity between institutions in the HKH region and where relevant beyond;
6. Provide advisory services in the field of geospatial application development though correspondence, direct contact with visitors to ICIMOD, visits to HKH countries, and identifying qualified professionals from network institutions;
7. Assist in developing concept papers and project proposals as well as relevant capacity building and training activities;
8. Coordinate with team members for the effective implementation and management of divisional activities and assist in planning and resource allocation; progress reporting and monitoring; and
9. Work as a team player within ICIMOD to support other programme activities and promote institutional goals; work closely with colleagues within the programme and other ICIMOD programmes to contribute to a constructive and professional working environment and to the further development of ICIMOD as centre of excellence for integrated mountain development.

Minimum qualifications and work experience

• Advanced University degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) preferably in geographic information systems, computer science or other relevant fields;
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible relevant, professional experience on geospatial application development of which part preferably gained in the HKH region;
• Practical experience in database-system application development and database management;
• Additional background in GIS software, knowledge of related software systems (Google Earth, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server and other spatial databases), knowledge on various GIS and related open source tools; knowledge of software development cycle.

Additional competencies and skills

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work systematically;
• Excellent written and oral communication and networking skills;
• Team and team and client-oriented interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural organisation;
• Good planning and coordination skills.

The duty station is Kathmandu; frequent travelling in the region may be required.

Remuneration

Salaries and benefits of ICIMOD are highly competitive compared to other regional organisations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Duration

3 years, of which the first six months on probation and subject to future funding levels of ICIMOD. Starting date is as early as possible, preferably 1 June 2011.

Gender and Equity Policy

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD implements a gender fair policy and is supportive of working women. It operates a day-care Centre at the campus and a Gender Resource Centre and is committed to gender mainstreaming at the organisational and programmatic levels.

Applicants are requested to apply before 31 March 2011 through ICIMOD’s online application system.

Only short- listed candidates will be notified.

Geospatial Capacity Building Lead

Division: MENRIS

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Background

ICIMOD is a regional knowledge development and learning centre serving the eight member countries of the Hindu Kush-Himalayas – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal and Pakistan. Together with its partners and member countries, ICIMOD is committed to securing a better future for the people of the Hindu Kush-Himalayas through the development of an economically and environmentally sound mountain ecosystem.

ICIMOD promotes integrated and innovative geospatial solutions for mountain development through the Mountain Environment and Natural Resources Information Systems (MENRIS) Programme. MENRIS programme focuses on technology innovation, capacity building and training, development of mountain-specific applications and decision support systems. With the overarching goal of climate change adaptation, the current areas of applications include cryosphere, biodiversity, forestry/REDD+, disaster and transboundary air pollution.

The MENRIS programme is working on several new and exciting developments to promote geo-information and earth observation for the benefit of mountain communities in the region. Recently, ICIMOD joined hands with USAID and NASA to establish SERVIR-Himalaya, a programme aiming to provide linkage from “space to village” and apply the best in science and technology for improved environmental decision-making in the region.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the MENRIS Division Head, the incumbent will carry out the following tasks together with the MENRIS team and in close collaboration with other ICIMOD programme teams:

1. Develop a comprehensive capacity building framework and strategy on geospatial technology and applications to strengthen national partners of ICIMOD member countries; Develop concept papers and project proposals on geospatial capacity building and training programmes;
2. Coordinate the development of training curricula, training materials and manuals with the inputs from thematic experts and functional leads;
3. Lead geospatial capacity building and training activities at the national and regional levels focusing on various applications pertinent to integrated mountain development; Systematically organise and plan regional and national training courses /seminars/workshops;
4. Lead a capacity building programme targeted to the youth and establish linkages with Universities for sustained efforts;
5. Coordinate systematic web presence of capacity development and training activities and e-learning platforms;
6. Establish and maintain a network of institutions and alumni with a particular focus on connectivity between institutions in the HKH region and where relevant beyond; Foster partnership development initiatives for south-south collaboration to share learning experiences in the region and where relevant beyond;
7. Provide advisory services in the field of geospatial capacity building and training though correspondence, direct contact with visitors to ICIMOD, visits to HKH countries, and identifying qualified professionals from network institutions;
8. Coordinate with team members for the effective implementation and management of divisional activities and assist in planning and resource allocation; progress reporting and monitoring;
9. Carry out other activities in his/her field of competence at the request of the Division Head of MENRIS; and
10. Work as a team player within ICIMOD to support other programme activities and promote institutional goals; work closely with colleagues within the programme and other ICIMOD programmes to contribute to a constructive and professional working environment and to the further development of ICIMOD as centre of excellence for integrated mountain development.

Minimum qualifications and work experience

• Advanced University degree (Masters Degree or equivalent) in natural resources and environmental science with a major in geographic information systems and remote sensing or computer science or other relevant fields;
• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible relevant, professional experience of which part preferably gained in the HKH region;
• Knowledge of capacity development and adult learning methodologies;
• Practical experience in developing, organising and customising training courses;
• Practical background in GIS/RS software and knowledge of related software systems;

Additional competencies and skills

• Solid analytical skills and ability to work systematically;
• Excellent communication and networking skills;
• Good planning, organising and coordination skills;
• Team-oriented interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural organisation;

The duty station is Kathmandu; frequent travelling in the region may be required.

Remuneration

Salaries and benefits of ICIMOD are highly competitive compared to other regional organisations; remuneration is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Duration

3 years, of which the first six months on probation and subject to future funding levels of ICIMOD. Starting date is as early as possible, preferably 1 June 2011.

Gender and Equity Policy

Qualified and eligible women candidates and those from disadvantaged backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. ICIMOD implements a gender fair policy and is supportive of working women. It operates a day-care Centre at the campus and a Gender Resource Centre and is committed to gender mainstreaming at the organisational and programmatic levels.

Applicants are requested to apply before 31 March 2011 through ICIMOD’s online application system.

Only short- listed candidates will be notified.

Manager, Data Services Sub-programme,

UNITED NATIONS
NATIONS UNIES

FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE - Secretariat
CONVENTION - CADRE SUR LES CHANGEMENTS CLIMATIQUES - Secrétariat

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Reporting, Data and Analysis (RDA) PROGRAMME
Data Services Sub-programme

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: VA 11/023/RDA

PUBLICATION/TRANSMISSION DATE: 23 March 2011

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION 21 April 2011

TITLE AND GRADE: Manager, Data Services Sub-programme, P-5

POST NUMBER: FRA-2922-V182-P5-001

INDICATIVE NET ANNUAL SALARY: US$ 80,629 to 86,412(without dependents)

US$ 86,791 to 93,318 (with dependents)

(plus variable post adjustment, currently 53% of net salary) plus other UN benefits and pension fund

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: One and a half years, with possibility of extension

DUTY STATION: Bonn, Germany

EXPECTED DATE FOR ENTRY ON DUTY As soon as possible

_____________________________________________________________________________

Background

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The Convention secretariat supports the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol by a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties.

The RDA programme supports the intergovernmental negotiations on matters relating to national communications, inventories, assigned amounts and policy instruments.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Coordinator of the Reporting, Data and Analysis programme, the incumbent directs the use of enhanced and new data systems and automated reports relating to MRV requirements and GHG emissions/removals, manages and ensures that data-related issues are reviewed for higher-level consideration, and manages strategic partnerships and networking. In particular, the incumbent:

1. Plans and directs the Data Services sub-programme (DS) work by formulating the programme of work, monitoring delivery, providing direction, management and supervision of work and staff, ensuring smooth implementation of the work programme, allocating resources effectively, managing performance.

2. Leads UNFCCC strategic directions and expertise on the development and enhancement of key new and existing data systems, such as the greenhouse gas (GHG) data submission portal, the GHG data interface or the Common Reporting Format (CRF) Reporter.

3. Oversees the production of data-related publications and reports, media communications and online products with data on GHG emissions/removals reported by Parties under the Convention and data on the accounting of tradable units in the framework of market-based mechanisms under the Kyoto Protocol, and the development of the GHG data interface on the UNFCCC website.

4. Responsible for data-related support to the negotiations under the Convention and the Kyoto Protocol, by taking managerial and substantive decisions on the follow-up actions relating to the development of data systems required to support monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) processes; working closely with the Information Technology Services (ITS) programme with regard to the implementation options for new data systems or principal changes in existing systems emerging from MRV-related negotiations; overseeing regular and ad hoc data publications and data analyses for specific negotiation issues.

5. Promotes partnership and networking by representing the UNFCCC secretariat at relevant fora and in data-related working groups within the United Nations system and linking the DS sub-programme activities with those of other international organizations.

6. Provides expert advice to UNFCCC management on all data-related issues, including those relating to negotiations on a future climate change regime under the Bali Action Plan.

Requirements

· Advanced university degree in environmental sciences, engineering, computer sciences, or a related field or discipline. Combination of relevant academic qualifications and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced degree.

· At least ten (10) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the processing and interpretation of complex data structures and in the development and maintenance of complex information systems and databases, as well as formulating corresponding requirements, including experience in overseeing implementation of systems development. Proved experience in project and team management. Three years of relevant experience in an international setting is a requirement.

· Excellent knowledge in the development, execution and supervision of plans, policies, programmes and practices that manage, control, protect, deliver and enhance data. Knowledge of information systems related to climate change, such as databases containing information on greenhouse gas emissions or the International Transaction Log, is an asset

· Proficiency in data interpretation and usage, planning and managerial skills, expertise in software management

· Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Working knowledge of another UN language is an asset.

Evaluation criteria

Professionalism:

· Expert knowledge in the field of work under his/her responsibility.

· Ability to produce high-quality outputs on key technical issues.

· The capacity to review, evaluate and direct the technical work of staff under his/her supervision.

· Ability to identify key strategic issues.

· Tact and negotiating skills.

Commitment to Continuous Learning:

· Extremely proactive in the understanding and promotion of new developments in the appropriate field of work.

Communication:

· Excellent spoken and written communication skills, ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions.

· Proven ability to communicate complex concepts orally.

· Willingness and ability to act as a spokesperson and promoter both internally and externally.

Technological Awareness:

· Good conceptual understanding of technology in the workplace and ability to use relevant software and other applications and equipment relevant to the post./…

Teamwork:

· Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural organization.

Judgement/Decision-making:

· Excellent judgement and proven decision-making skills.

· The capacity to analyse problems and develop innovative, effective solutions.

· Ability to display initiative, resourcefulness and imagination.

· Ability to harness and direct resources to best effect.

Leadership:

· Proven managerial and leadership skills.

· Ability to integrate professional knowledge together with pragmatic objectives to produce a results-orientated work programme for individuals and teams.

· Proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment.

· Excellent proven ability to lead, supervise, mentor, develop and encourage good performance.

To apply

Candidates whose qualifications and experience match the requirements for this position, please use the on-line application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment

Please note:

1. Qualified women candidates and candidates from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply

2. Service is limited to the UNFCCC Secretariat

3. We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates under serious consideration and contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.

Chief, Human Resources

UNITED NATIONS
NATIONS UNIES

FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE - Secretariat
CONVENTION - CADRE SUR LES CHANGEMENTS CLIMATIQUES - Secrétariat

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Re-advertisement of VA 10/097/AS
administrative services (AS) PROGRAMME
Human Resources Unit

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO: VA 11/021/AS

PUBLICATION/TRANSMISSION DATE: 16 March 2011

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION 14 April 2011

TITLE AND GRADE: Chief, Human Resources, P-5

POST NUMBER: ZRB-2944-P5-002

INDICATIVE NET ANNUAL SALARY: US$ 80,629 to 86,412 (without dependents)

US$ 86,791 to 93,318 (with dependents)

(plus variable post adjustment, currently 53% of net salary) plus other UN benefits and pension fund

DURATION OF APPOINTMENT: One and a half years, with possibility of extension

DUTY STATION: Bonn, Germany

EXPECTED DATE FOR ENTRY ON DUTY As soon as possible

_____________________________________________________________________________

Background

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the focus of the political process to address Climate Change. The Convention secretariat supports the Convention and its Kyoto Protocol by a range of activities, including substantive and organizational support to meetings of the Parties.

The mandate of the Administrative Services Programme is the overall facilitation, support and guidance to programmes and the secretariat at large in the utilization and management of the human, financial and other resources for the continued implementation of the core work and the mandated activities of the secretariat to ensure efficiency, compliance and appropriate accountability, and the facilitation of cross-cutting common services and functions. Responsibilities include the development, implementation and compliance monitoring of administrative policies and procedures for the UNFCCC secretariat in the areas of finance, budget, human resources, procurement, travel and general services.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Coordinator of the Administrative Services programme, the incumbent: ensures that human resources (HR) initiatives are integrated into the secretariat’s over-all business planning; acts as a catalyst for change to ensure the secretariat is able to meet its business objectives, linking HR management with strategic goals and objectives to improve business performance and develop a work environment that fosters innovation and creativity; and leads the development and implementation of the HR Unit work programme. In particular the incumbent will:

· Develop and implement secretariat HR management strategies, policies and procedures ensuring the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of new initiatives and procedures, (e.g. performance management, HR systems and procedures, job classification, recruitment etc.) which incorporate best practices and lead to strategic HR action plans that reach targets that are historically difficult to achieve (e.g. gender, geographic distribution, etc) and provide optimal support to the secretariat’s operational business needs and priorities;

· Lead the Human Resources Unit, manage the work programme and related activities, including recruitment, job classification, administration of entitlements, staff relations, staff counselling, training and development, organizational change and implementation of reform initiatives etc; lead internal process reviews within HR services with a view to streamlining processes and/or automating services to staff; allocate financial and human resources for the completion of outputs and their timely delivery and develop staff performance through encouragement of professional growth and a results-oriented, client service environment.

· Provide guidance and support to management on secretariat HR issues, and on organization design, change management and work-life balance, give substantive input to the preparation of reports for presentation to management and intergovernmental bodies and contribute to reports on budget/programme performance and on programmatic/substantive issues;

· Represent the secretariat at external meetings and maintain networks with senior colleagues in other UN organizations on HR best practices and emerging issues, participate in inter-agency meetings on a variety of issues and meetings, workshops and seminars to keep abreast of emerging HR professional issues.

4. Perform other related duties.

Requirements

· Advanced university degree in human resources, business or public administration, law, social and behavioural sciences, psychology, management or related area.. A combination of relevant first degree and extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree. Additional specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning and/or development, employee relations, learning and staff development or related areas is an added advantage.

· A minimum of 10 years progressively responsible experience especially in the areas of human resources planning and management, recruitment, compensation, organizational planning and/or development, staff relations, learning and staff development, staff counselling etc. At least three years proven track record of working with senior managers to initiate and drive changes. Work experience in an international environment, particularly in the United Nations and/ or international organization, is an advantage .

· Fluency in English. Working knowledge of other UN languages an asset.

Evaluation criteria

Professionalism:

· Expert knowledge in the field of work under his/her responsibility.

· Ability to produce high-quality outputs on key technical issues.

· The capacity to review, evaluate and direct the technical work of staff under his/her supervision.

· Ability to identify key strategic issues.

· Tact and negotiating skills.

Commitment to Continuous Learning:

· Extremely proactive in the understanding and promotion of new developments in the appropriate field of work.

Communication:

· Excellent spoken and written communication skills, ability to defend and explain difficult issues with respect to key decisions.

· Proven ability to communicate complex concepts orally.

· Willingness and ability to act as a spokesperson and promoter both internally and externally.

Technological Awareness:

· Good conceptual understanding of technology in the workplace and ability to use relevant software and other applications and equipment relevant to the post.

Teamwork:

· Good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural organization.

Judgement/Decision-making:

· Excellent judgement and proven decision-making skills.

· The capacity to analyse problems and develop innovative, effective solutions.

· Ability to display initiative, resourcefulness and imagination.

· Ability to harness and direct resources to best effect.

Leadership:

· Proven managerial and leadership skills.

· Ability to integrate professional knowledge together with pragmatic objectives to produce a results-orientated work programme for individuals and teams.

· Proven record of building and managing teams and creating an enabling environment.

· Excellent proven ability to lead, supervise, mentor, develop and encourage good performance.

To apply

Candidates whose qualifications and experience match the requirements for this position, please use the on-line application system available at http://unfccc.int/secretariat/employment/recruitment

Please note:

1. Qualified women candidates and candidates from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.

2. Service is limited to the UNFCCC Secretariat.

We will confirm receipt of your application. However, only candidates under serious consideration and contacted for an interview will receive notice of the final outcome of the selection process.

Civil Society/Advocacy Specialist

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:
The Socio Economic Development Activity (SEDA) is designed to increase citizen participation in governance to address regional socio-economic development needs. SEDA addresses the dual challenge of lagging development in regions outside of Baku and lack of opportunity for citizens to engage with their government on issues that affect their lives. The project will establish participatory mechanisms through which key stakeholders can identify and prioritize their social and economic needs at the regional and community levels. It will also help to address those needs through SEDA-funded small infrastructure and citizen participation projects. SEDA will further encourage the GOAJ to institutionalize these participatory mechanisms in the process by which Government of Azerbaijani allocates National budget for regional infrastructure needs. The program will likely begin in September 2011 and run for five years.

Position Summary:
The Civil Society/Advocacy Specialist will be based in Baku and, working closely with project leadership, will implement civil society institutional and public policy advocacy capacity strengthening.

**Please note: This is a local position. Only Azerbaijani nationals are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities:
• In coordination with MSI’s program staff, develop and manage a needs assessment of CSO capacity and priorities regarding socio-economic development programs;
• Lead the development and implementation of NGO capacity, sustainability, and advocacy skills training programs;
• Provide technical assistance to NGOs in strengthening their organizational capacity and developing sustainability plans;
• Provide technical assistance to NGOs in developing and implementing public policy advocacy activities;
• Facilitate development and maintain networks and coalitions of advocacy NGOs;
• Facilitate dialogues between NGOs and NGO coalitions with local/regional government councils to promote socio-economic programs;
• Summarize advocacy efforts by NGOs in reports, success stories, and lessons learned.

Qualifications:
• University degree;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with NGOs;
• Strong knowledge of the legal framework for NGOs, as well as issues of NGO capacity and sustainability;
• Proven managerial experience;
• Proven experience in developing and conducting training programs;
• Experience working with USAID programs preferred;
• English language skills preferred.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website:
www.msiworldwide.com.

Monitoring and Evaluation Director, Bamako, Mali

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. In 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., becoming part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,400 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:
MSI is currently looking for an M&E Director to guide and implement performance measurement systems for a USAID-funded lower secondary education project in Mali. The project will be a nation-wide activity supporting the overall objective of increasing access to and improving quality of lower secondary education.

Position Summary:
The M&E Director position will be reporting directly to the project COP. The position duties include overseeing the project’s PMP and ensuring high-level quality tracking of all performance measurement indicators and reporting. The position will be responsible for all data collection, storage and reporting and will be responsible for training data collection staff and ensuring high quality of data. The M&E Director is also responsible for any recommendations made to adjust M&E systems and/or definitions to improve tracking systems. The M&E Director will oversee a small M&E staff and work closely with the project COP to present all project results to USAID. The M&E Director position is full-time and is expected to begin in late 2010 and will run through a five-year period.

**Please note: This is a local position. Only candidates with Malian citizenship are eligible to apply.**

Responsibilities:
• Oversee all aspects of the performance measurement support for the project;
• Ensure that all project staff has a clear understanding of the results framework including definitions, targets and data collection sources and collection cycle;
• Work with education staff to design tracking and data collection tools and guides;
• Train all data collection staff and consultants on data collection methodology and tools;
• Oversee special studies and data analysis on an ad-hoc basis;
• Coordinate with COP and USAID on data quality assessments;
• Develop quarterly progress reports based on results framework.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in social science, development, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred;
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in the field of performance measurement for education project activities;
• Previous experience developing and implementing education PMPs, monitoring instruments, baseline data collection, and M&E storage systems;
• Familiarity with both qualitative and quantitative data collection;
• Previous experience working with USAID education results frameworks;
• Previous experience training and overseeing data collection staff;
• Previous experience working with M&E database systems;
• The ability to travel and work throughout Mali.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website:
www.msiworldwide.com.

Consultant for Evaluation of Post-trafficking Return, Recovery and Reintegration Projects

This evaluation intends to inform the Vietnamese government’s protection efforts under the National Plan of Action on Counter-trafficking by assessing the programme of existing return, recovery and reintegration projects undertaken by the Government of Vietnam in partnership with IOM.

The main objective of the evaluation is to assess to the extent to which the services under the programme constitute a viable model for meeting the needs of victims of trafficking.

IOM Vietnam seeks an international consultant for the evaluation team with the following qualifications :

o At least seven years’ experience in the monitoring and evaluation of anti-trafficking programmes or a similar field;
o At least five years’ experience working on the return, recovery and reintegration of trafficked persons;
o Experience as team leader of complex evaluations;
o Experience with gender analysis in evaluations;
o Excellent written and spoken English and presentational capacities;
o Excellent report writing skills;
o Demonstrated ability to deliver quality results within strict deadlines;
o Localisation in Vietnam or the region an advantage;
o Knowledge and understanding of the Vietnamese trafficking context (strongly preferred);
o Postgraduate (or equivalent) qualifications in a relevant discipline (social work will be favourably looked upon).

Full terms of reference are available upon request to tunguyen@iom.int or ttanhchareun@iom.int.

Civil Society/Advocacy Specialist

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project/Proposal Summary:
The Socio Economic Development Activity (SEDA) is designed to increase citizen participation in governance to address regional socio-economic development needs. SEDA addresses the dual challenge of lagging development in regions outside of Baku and lack of opportunity for citizens to engage with their government on issues that affect their lives. The project will establish participatory mechanisms through which key stakeholders can identify and prioritize their social and economic needs at the regional and community levels. It will also help to address those needs through SEDA-funded small infrastructure and citizen participation projects. SEDA will further encourage the GOAJ to institutionalize these participatory mechanisms in the process by which Government of Azerbaijani allocates National budget for regional infrastructure needs. The program will likely begin in September 2011 and run for five years.

Position Summary:
The Civil Society/Advocacy Specialist will be based in Baku and, working closely with project leadership, will implement civil society institutional and public policy advocacy capacity strengthening.

**Please note: This is a local position. Only Azerbaijani nationals are eligible to apply.

Responsibilities:
• In coordination with MSI’s program staff, develop and manage a needs assessment of CSO capacity and priorities regarding socio-economic development programs;
• Lead the development and implementation of NGO capacity, sustainability, and advocacy skills training programs;
• Provide technical assistance to NGOs in strengthening their organizational capacity and developing sustainability plans;
• Provide technical assistance to NGOs in developing and implementing public policy advocacy activities;
• Facilitate development and maintain networks and coalitions of advocacy NGOs;
• Facilitate dialogues between NGOs and NGO coalitions with local/regional government councils to promote socio-economic programs;
• Summarize advocacy efforts by NGOs in reports, success stories, and lessons learned.

Qualifications:
• University degree;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with NGOs;
• Strong knowledge of the legal framework for NGOs, as well as issues of NGO capacity and sustainability;
• Proven managerial experience;
• Proven experience in developing and conducting training programs;
• Experience working with USAID programs preferred;
• English language skills preferred.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply, please visit our website:
www.msiworldwide.com.

Senior Global Climate Change and Regulatory Specialist

Tetra Tech ARD (http://www.ardinc.com) is accepting expressions of interest from qualified Senior Global Climate Change and Regulatory Specialist candidates for a USAID funded program on Climate Change Adaptation and Water Resources. The principal purpose of this program is to provide technical assistance and analyses to Agency bureaus and field missions to support implementation of effective global climate change activities and programs as they related to water resources management. This long-term program will be based in Washington, D.C. and will require periodic international travel.

Responsibilities:
-- Examine and assess the effectiveness of laws and regulations for building climate change resilience;
-- Develop and recommend options for improving laws and strengthening local, national and regional institutional and regulatory structures as they related to climate change;
-- Assess legal aspects of traditional, cultural, and codified property rights in the context of climate change;
-- Examine opportunities for leveraging carbon and other ecosystem service payments to support climate change activities;
-- Assist institutions in accessing international funds for climate change adaptation;
-- Provide technical leadership for and supervision of consultant staff;
-- Make verbal or written presentations to a wide variety of audiences as requested by the COTR;
-- Establish and maintain productive and positive relationships with USAID, other US government agencies, international government officials, multilateral and bi lateral donor organizations, and local partners.

Requirements:
-- Educational requirements include at least a Master’s degree in environmental law, environmental policy, public administration, water/natural resource management, or related field of study;
-- A minimum of five (5) years international technical experience in the area of global climate change regulations and policy development, or other relevant technical areas;
-- Prior successful experience working on USAID-funded project(s) or similar donor funded projects;
-- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, especially in working across cultures;
-- English proficiency required with advanced proficiency in Spanish or French language preferred;
-- Geographic experience in Africa, Asia, or Latin America; experience in small island states and/or glacially- dependent countries preferred;
-- U.S. citizenship or valid U.S. work permit required.

To Apply:
Please email full, current CV in reverse chronological format to vladimir.stradnic@tetratech.com referring to ACC CCRS in the subject line or fax to V. Stradnic at 1-802-658-4247. Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations—in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.