Manager, International and Movement Relations Unit, Job Vacancy, Tuesday 6, December 2011

The Manager of the Relationship Management Unit will provide strategic leadership, coordination and management of the Relationship Management Unit.

In close coordination with zone RM coordinators, RM colleagues in Geneva as well as technical departments, he/she will ensure that RM activities led by the Secretariat are compliant with the cooperation principles established by the FWRMS and related rules of engagement.

The Relationship Management Unit is part of the Strategic Partnerships and International Relations department. The Relationship Management Unit works together with the zone resource mobilization coordinators in Africa, Americas, Asia Pacific, Europe and Middle East North Africa, to form a global resource mobilization team. The mission of the team is to support the implementation of the Federation-Wide Resource Mobilization Strategy (FWRMS), enabling all National Societies to maximize their income opportunities and thereby to realize the strategic aims of Strategy 2020. The FWRMS has three goals: 1) maintain leadership in resource mobilization for emergencies; 2) grow non-emergency income; 3) increase resource mobilization capacity of National Societies. The Strategic Partnerships and International Relations Department supports the implementation of the FWRMS by: - Leveraging the international organization status through effective relationship management and strategic partnership; - Developing a donor-centric approach through an effective knowledge management system and tools; - Promoting a culture of stewardship and accountability through quality and tailored reporting; - Strengthening the resource mobilization function in National Societies through effective training/skill sharing and strategic RM development.

How to apply: 

To find out more details on the position please click on the link: https://jobnet.ifrc.org/public/ and click on the position title.

Applications for this position must be submitted using JobNet, the Federation's online application system. To register and apply please click on the link: http://www.ifrc.org/jobs/geneva.asp

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Vacancies, Staff Welfare Officer/ Social Worker, Teusday 29th, November 2011

The incumbent is a part of the Staff Welfare team whose mandate is to develop and implement a range of psychosocial strategies aiming to address the psychosocial well-being and welfare of UNHCR personnel worldwide. The role of the Staff Welfare Officer/Social Worker is to: a. ensure that the social aspect of the psychosocial well-being is well covered at the individual and policy/strategy level of the Staff Welfare Section's work. b. provide counselling and facilitate social action for UNHCR employees and their family members.

In order to ensure good case management, the Staff Welfare Officer/Social Worker should develop close contacts with different parts of UNHCR, such as Personnel Administration and Payroll Section (PAPS), Legal Affaires Section (LAS), Medical Service, Staff Council (SC), Ombudsman, Field Safety Section (FSS), Emergency Preparedness and Response Section (EPRS), Inspector General's Office (IGO), etc.

The Staff Welfare Officer/Social Worker works on the basis of the professional code of ethics, within which professional integrity and confidentiality are amongst the highest requirements.

Establish and maintain good contacts with the UN bodies (Mutual Insurance, Association of Retirees, Sickness Insurance etc.) in order to be up to date with their social policies as well as to alert UNHCR when such policies have a specific interest for UNHCR staff.

Maintain regular contacts with the Swiss Cantonal Authorities (Swiss Mission, Office Cantonal de la Population, etc.) as well as the relevant French authorities in order to maintain up to date knowledge about their policies related to the UNHCR staff legal status in Switzerland and France (domestic helpers, extended families residence status, humanitarian cases, retirement rights).

Regularly keep in contact with the professional associations in the area of social work and psychosocial care for the staff to maintain up to date knowledge and skills in this discipline.

The Staff Welfare Officer/Social Worker is a member of the Network of the UN system Staff/Stress Counsellors, which gathers counsellors of other UN agencies. Networking within this circle, professional exchange and mutual support is strongly encouraged. The Staff Welfare Officer/Social Worker may occasionally be required, in coordination with the Chief, Staff Welfare Section, to provide support to the humanitarian staff of other UN agencies/NGOs.

How to apply: 

For details on how to apply for this vacancy, please consult the UNHCR website at www.unhcr.org. – Employment -Career Opportunities – International Professional Category.

UNHCR aims for workforce diversity. Women are encouraged to apply for positions

Closing date for receipt of applications: 3 January 2012

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Director Human Resources Hot job Vacancy, Friday 28, October 2011

GAVI JOB DESCRIPTION:

Post title: Director Human Resources Duty station: Geneva Purpose of the post: To provide leadership and strategic direction on all aspects of human resources development, management and structural issues for all levels of the organisation to meet the needs of a mission driven, global, public, private partnership.
Team: Human Resources Reports to: Deputy CEO N° of posts supervised:
(if applicable) 4 Career step level: 6

Key results expected:

Provide leadership and strategic direction on the development, delivery and ongoing management of a people-oriented, effective and robust strategic HR function for the GAVI Alliance across operations in both Geneva and Washington DC to meet the needs of a dynamic organisation.

Main duties/ Responsibilities:

Provide strategic direction to Senior Management on all aspects of HR planning: • Develop and implement a strategy on career and skills development including succession planning • Develop GAVI’s performance management processes that links to rewards and recognition • Enhance employee engagement through periodic surveys, 360 degree feedback and other initiatives to ensure an employer of choice environment • Other strategic and/or organizational development initiatives as required by Senior Management and/or the GAVI Board

Manage the recruitment of new staff: • Assist Managers in formulating job descriptions and support recruitment processes • Identify and work with Executive Search agencies as appropriate • Oversee regular orientation programmes for new employees, including the development of an integrated employee on-boarding process

Oversee administration of HR services (compensation and benefits): • Supervise the delivery of all HR services across both GAVI offices, working in close collaboration with relevant other teams (Finance, Legal, Operations) • Ensure knowledge, understanding and consistent interpretation and application of GAVI HR policies and procedures • Design a performance based remuneration and rewards system • Ensure the continuous review and update of compensation and benefits offerings which are linked to performance

Responsibility for the development, review and identification of new HR policies and procedures: • Identify gaps and develop HR policies, procedures and practices with due regard to employment best practices and applicable labour laws across GAVI offices

Ensure HR best practices and staff welfare: • Liaise with comparators and exchange knowledge and practices on compensation and benefits • Maintain excellent staff/management relations • Facilitate early resolution of grievances and disputes

Note: The essential functions listed in this section are not limited only to the tasks listed and may include other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Academic: • Advanced University degree in a relevant discipline with specialization in Human Resources Management or related field.

Work experience: • A minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible professional work experience in strategic Human Resources Management and Development, some of which is at the international level in both private and public sectors and which includes experience at a senior management level.

Skills/competencies: • Excellent knowledge of the latest developments in strategic HR management and ability to apply them in practical ways to meet organizational needs. • Demonstrated track-record in designing HR policies, managing organisational change and implementing successful HR changes in an innovative way, to continue to take the HR function to the next level.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and implement HR initiatives in an environment that is constantly learning, evolving and changing. • Demonstrated ability to lead a team. • Excellent interpersonal and negotiating skills, an ability to work with a range of stakeholders and collaborators at all levels and the capacity to achieve consensus and co-operation on sensitive issues. • High standards of personal integrity and proven ability to foster healthy, open and effective working relationships across teams, and between staff and senior management. • Strong conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a flexible and pragmatic approach. • Demonstrated ability to work in a multi¬cultural international environment, and establish harmonious and effective internal and external working relationships. • Strong passion for the GAVI mission, and ability to communicate this passion. • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a broader environment. • Ability to express clearly and concisely ideas and concepts in written and oral forms. • Ability to meet deadlines with a strong attention to detail. • Ability to multi-task. • Good knowledge of computer management and applications. globaljobscareer.blogspot.com

Languages: • Fluency in English • French an asset

Internal contacts: • All employees at all levels.

External contacts: • Partners; Comparators; Consultants; HR practitioners

We are being assisted in this recruitment by Russell Reynolds Associates. If you wish to apply, please send a full CV together with a supporting statement, briefly highlighting your experience and skills against the requirements of the role, to responses@russellreynolds.com by the closing date. Please quote “GAVI Alliance Director Human Resources” in the subject heading of the email. All applications will be acknowledged. For further information on the position please visit: www.rrapublicsector.com.

How to apply: 

We are being assisted in this recruitment by Russell Reynolds Associates. If you wish to apply, please send a full CV together with a supporting statement, briefly highlighting your experience and skills against the requirements of the role, to responses@russellreynolds.com by the closing date. Please quote “GAVI Alliance Director Human Resources” in the subject heading of the email. All applications will be acknowledged. For further information on the position please visit: www.rrapublicsector.com.

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Senior Clinical Advisor - Swaziland Job Vacancy, 17, October 2011

Under the direction of the Country Director, the Senior Clinical Advisor will provide technical assistance, support and supervision to the ICAP multidisciplinary teams and the ICAP supported regional teams to implement and improve the quality, utilization and scope of HIV/AIDS and TB care and treatment services with an emphasis on family centered and decentralized care. The Senior Clinical Advisor will provide direct technical support to the National ART office to strengthening HIV and TB care and treatment services and plan for and implement sustainable strategies that will allow ICAP to hand over support to the Ministry by 2014.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide direct technical assistance and supervision to the ICAP multidisciplinary teams and the regional teams supported by ICAP. Such assistance might include supporting their integration into the Regional Health Management Team, training/mentoring in facilitative supervision using ICAP’s Clinical Systems Mentorship model and providing direct technical support for their work at the facilities.
2. Support the Technical Director in providing technical direction and strategy for ICAP Swaziland programmes. Support strategies to improve pre-ART services in collaboration with all key stakeholders.
3. Provide direct technical assistance to the National ART office. Such support might include helping to set up a national system for Pre-ART service delivery; support training of nurses and doctors for HIV/AIDS service delivery; Liaise with Data and Research Analyst to support operations research and quality improvement; helping to set up a national ART providers mentorship system.
4. Support the strengthening, development and management of clinical systems related to HIV/AIDS service scale-up including improved use of information, adherence support, and referral systems.
5. Support and conduct training of site support teams at the regional level, multidisciplinary teams at the ART centers to improve facilitative supervision of clinics.
6. Evaluate ongoing programs, and participate in the subsequent development of new and/or expanded programs for the care and treatment of HIV/AIDS and TB.
7. Support the development or refinement of materials related to HIV/AIDS care and treatment, including clinical guidelines, protocols, algorithms, drug formularies, training materials, and monitoring and evaluation tools.
8. Work closely and in collaboration with other partners to maximize partnership strengths and effectively collaborate to implement program goals.
9. Draft monthly reports and other reports as necessary to document program achievements and challenges.
10. Represent the International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Program-Swaziland before Swazi government officials and partner organizations, as necessary.
11. Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor in and outside of the workplace that exemplifies and furthers the mission, vision and values of the program.
12. Carries out other duties and responsibilities as defined.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• For Associate Research Scientist: MD, Ph.D., Ed.D, or professional equivalent plus experience in developing-country health care programs www.globaljobscareer.blogspot.com

• For Sr. Staff Associate: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 8 years experience in health care delivery or programming, with significant experience in developing-country health care programs

• For Staff Associate: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 4 years experience in health care delivery or programming, with significant experience in developing-country health care programs

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MPH focusing on public health approaches to care and treatment.

• 8+ years experience in developing country health care programs.

• Extensive clinical experience in care and treatment of HIV/AIDS patients (at least 3 years).

• Data analysis and documentation experience.

• Excellent grasp of clinical issues and current literature in HIV/AIDS treatment.

• Experience in training.

• Ability to relate and work well with colleagues.

Please send cover letter and CV to icap-jobs- swaziland@columbia.edu. Please indicate you are applying for position #SCA - SW in the subject line of your e-mail.

Columbia University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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Information Technology Officer P-3 Job Vacancy, Tuesday 11, October 2011

Date of issue: 11 October 2011

Post title and level: Information Technology Officer P-3

Duty station: Geneva, Switzerland

Duration: Three Months

Expected Entry of Duty: As soon as possible

Vacancy Notice number: OCHA/G/50/2011

Deadline for applications: 25 October 2011

United Nations Core Values: INTEGRITY / PROFESSIONALISM / RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY

BACKGROUND:

The Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Secretariat carries out substantive tasks on: (a) humanitarian coordination and liaison among 17 IASC members (UN and non UN humanitarian agencies) on key humanitarian issues, (b) advocacy and information management on key inter-agency humanitarian issues, (c) monitoring and reporting of humanitarian trends and of implementing decisions stemming from inter-agency meetings and (d) provision of technical and policy support to IASC Task Forces.

ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING AND REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

The Information Technology Officer Title position is located within Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Secretariat, Office of The Director, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) Geneva.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within delegated authority, under the supervision of the Chief of the IASC Secretariat, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:

Work together with the IASC Secretariat in further developing and implementing the web components of the IASC communication strategy; Work with the IASC Secretariat to develop the specifications for the IASC website to move the site to SharePoint; Develop the concept for a specific survey to assess the use of the IASC website; In close consultation with IASC Secretariat colleagues create systems to enable: Updating information on static pages of the IASC website; Preparing mock pages about revised page designs for review by the IASC Secretariat; Uploading documents on the IASC website; Populating pages of the IASC Subsidiary Bodies in collaboration with the IASC Subsidiary Body Chairs; Regular updates of the calendar on the IASC website; Strengthen information management systems to enable the Secretariat to monitor humanitarian developments throughout the world and through careful information analysis;Fulfil other tasks related to management of the ASC website, Information Management and Communication and other related tasks requested by the Chief of the IASC Secretariat.

Competences

PROFESSIONALISM: Knowledge of information technology / information management, particularly in systems analysis, web-base design and programming; Knowledge of information management, archival, record keeping and record disposition; Knowledge of electronic data maintenance, including appraisal, conservation and migration management; Records preservation and description; is Motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work; Proven excellent drafting skills is desirable.

COMMUNICATION: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; Tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.

TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues in the IASC Secretariat and with all agencies in the IASC in the pursuit of common organizational goals; Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise - is willing to learn from others; Places team agenda before personal agenda; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

PLANNING & ORGANIZING: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; Identifies priority activities and assignments - adjusts priorities as required; Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary - Uses time efficiently.

Qualifications & Experience

EDUCATION: Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in computer science, information systems, archival, information science, information systems, social science or related field; A first level university degree (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent) in combination with qualifying relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of advanced university degree.

WORKING EXPERIENCE: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in planning, design, development, implementation and maintenance of computer information systems or with archival, information science, information systems, or a related field.

LANGUAGE: For this particular post fluency in English (both oral and written) is required; Knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage.

***SPECIAL NOTICE ***

Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

All posts are subject to availability of funds.

Applications from qualified female candidates and from nationals of non- and under-represented countries are particularly encouraged.

Diploma of completed University degree may be requested in due course.

Applicants will be contacted only if they are under serious consideration.

This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions at the same level in other field duty stations.

Candidates will be expected to move periodically to new functions throughout their careers and are subject to the assignment by the Secretary-General to any of the activities or offices of the United Nations.

*** IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR YOUR APPLICATION***

All applicants are requested to email the following documents to Mark Prasopa-Plaizier at iasc_secretariat@un.org with a copy to ochavacancies@un.org

1. Cover letter, explaining why you consider yourself qualified and motivated for this particular position;
2. Completed Summarized Personnel Information Form;
3. Completed P-11 and P-11 Supplementary Forms.

All Application Forms can be found by clicking on the following link: http://ocha.unog.ch/OCHAvacancies/

Please state your full name and the OCHA vacancy notice number (OCHA/G/50/2011) as the subject in your e-mail application and send one email application for every vacancy announcement.

"The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Also, the United Nations does not concern itself with information on bank accounts".

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