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Title	Deadline	Category	Host entity	Country
Communications Analyst	26 January 2021	Int. Specialist	UNWomen	Mali
Open Communications Analyst International Specialist Host entity UNWomen Country Mali Duty station Bamako (MLI) Language skills French,English Start date Immediate Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 26 January 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations. Description of task 1. Provide substantive support to the planning and design of external communication and outreach/advocacy strategies and plans • Provide analysis for elaboration of communication strategies; ensure gender perspective; • Integrate communication, advocacy and outreach activities into proposals for project/programmes and other initiatives, as necessary mainly related to Women Peace and Security and Governance Flagships; • Monitor and analyze print and social media and provide analysis to RO/HQ; • Provide inputs and support to the launch of in-country UN Women/ UN system corporate and local campaigns and special events. 2. Coordinate and contribute substantively to the development and dissemination of advocacy materials in the Mali • Draft briefing materials both in French and English, and press releases and coordinate its dissemination through effective channels; • Identify storylines for publication and articles; • Promote and disseminate corporate advocacy materials for launching flagship initiatives, publications, and campaigns; • Coordinate the translation/adaption/rewriting of information received, printing and dissemination of publications and audio-visual materials; • Follow guidelines from HQ and RO. 3. Coordinate media relations for the UNWOMEN Mali • Coordinate the establishment of relevant relationships; • Maintain list of relevant media in country; • Respond to inquiries for public and UN system information materials; • Organize roundtable discussions, press conferences and briefing session for press, as required; • Draft talking points. 4. Coordinate the Mali’s online presence • Coordinate Mali’s country office FB content and maintenance based on corporate requirements; • Coordinate Mali’s social media accounts in line with corporate social media policy; • Upload information to knowledge management system on a regular basis, including news, updates, resources. 5. Facilitate knowledge building and sharing • Identify and synthesize best practices and lessons learned directly linked to programme goals and activities; • Organize and conduct training and workshops on communication and advocacy, as appropriate. 6. Others • Support UN Women’s presidency of UNCG in 2018 and increase visibility of the United Nations in Mali • Undertake other related tasks, as requested by the Line Manager Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in communications, public relations, journalism or relevant field is required Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: • At least 2 years of professional work experience at national or international level in public relations, communications or advocacy; • Experience in media relations is an asset; • Experience in the use of social media. • Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; • Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; • Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; • Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; • Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; (if not applicable, delete) • Sound security awareness; • Have affinity with or interest in Gender thematic and women empowerment, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Language skills: French(Mandatory), Level - Fluent English(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Other communications related experience Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams Application procedure: * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? First update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 26-01-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Medical Supply Chain Specialist	28 January 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNITAR	Rwanda
Open Medical Supply Chain Specialist National Specialist Host entity UNITAR Country Rwanda Duty station Kigali (RWA) Language skills English,Kinyarwanda,French Start date Immediate Duration 12 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 28 January 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task The purpose of this assignment is to support the development of medical supply chains for NCDs in Rwanda. Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Defeat-NCD Partnership Programme Coordinator for Rwanda, the Medical Supply Chain Expert will carry out the following tasks: Lead on strengthening of country capacity to manage the medical supply chain e.g. demand and supply planning, management of medicines, supplies and diagnostics; Lead support to the non communicable diseases (NCD) unit to address supply chain challenges related to access, storage, and re-distribution of NCD drugs, supplies and diagnostics; Lead on advice to government procurement teams on ways to minimize supply chain costs, maximize supply chain efficiencies, conform to product quality standards, and establish inventory flows that are responsive to the needs of health facilities; Lead on support to government procurement teams to review and develop procurement systems, policies and practices which promote cost minimization, timely availability of non communicable diseases drugs and supplies, and compliance to good procurement practices; Lead on developing improvements to logistics data and information flow, reporting into HMIS and routine triangulation with service data to improve overall accountability and use of quality data for forecasting decisions; Lead on development of best practices manual on healthcare supply chain management and development of appropriate training for building staff capacities on these standards; Identify key medical, pharmaceutical suppliers, stakeholders in Rwanda providing access to non communicable diseases supplies; Conduct Market sizing and price tracking studies including in partnership with pharmaceutical companies, chambers of industry, national research bodies and other procurement bodies in public and private space; Provide knowledge based advisory on pooled procurement based on price and quality comparison; Make and promote an evidence-based case for access to UN mandated procurement facilities to the extent this leads to reduced cost and enhanced quality; Identify barriers to universal access for non communicable disease drugs and diagnostics in country and suggest policy interventions to overcome these barriers; Lead on identification of alternatives to reduce out of pocket expenditures on non communicable diseases care, including by developing models for private and public health insurance schemes; Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Master degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: Master of Business Administration, commerce graduate, or other graduate with experience in handling supply chain/ procurement within the private, public, or development sectors. Required experience: 60 Months Experience remark: At least 5 years of relevant professional work experience managing supply chain, logistics and marketing in either large pharmaceutical companies, non-governmental organizations, or government; Experience in developing logistic systems and ability to assess logistics information system needs and their integration in the facility-based distribution; Relevant work experience in at least three of the following areas: managing medical supply chains, government supply chain, marketing and distribution, public procurement, quality control and demand forecasting; Excellent oral and written skills; Excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing; Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development; Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel; Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment; Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines; Desirable: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain; Sound security awareness; Have affinity with or interest in public health, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System. Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Kinyarwanda(Mandatory), Level - Fluent French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge Area of expertise: Other finance, economics and administration related experience, Macroeconomics and public finance Driving license: No Competencies values: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Building Trust, Client Orientation, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Creativity, Empowering Others, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Judgement and Decision-making, Knowledge Sharing, Leadership, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Self-Management, Technological Awareness, Vision, Working in Teams Application procedure: * Pas encore enregistré/e dans la banque de candidats VNU ? Veuillez d’abord enregistrer votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important : Une fois votre compte créé, veillez à compléter toutes les sections de votre profil et le soumettre. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’. Enfin, sélectionnez l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. * Vous avez déjà un profil dans la banque de candidats VNU ? Veuillez d’abord mettre à jour votre profil sur le site https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Puis, connectez-vous à ‘Ma Page’ sur https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage et cliquez sur le lien ‘Recrutement spécial’ pour sélectionner l’annonce de recrutement spécial à laquelle vous souhaitez postuler. Ceci est une annonce pour une affectation VNU national. Par conséquence, seuls les citoyens du Rwanda et les résidents légaux du Rwanda ayant une carte de résident de ce pays, le statut de réfugié ou d’apatride peuvent postuler à cette annonce. Date limite pour postuler: 28-01-2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply