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Title	Deadline	Category	Host entity	Country
Research Associate	05 March 2021	Nat. Specialist	WB	Pakistan
Open Research Associate National Specialist Host entity WB Country Pakistan Duty station Islamabad (PAK) Language skills English,Urdu Start date Immediate Duration 24 months with possibility of extension Application deadline 05 March 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 Research Associate will report directly to the Assigned Team Leader of the Pakistan Climate Change Platform (based in Islamabad) and perform the following tasks: To coordinate closely with the team in the design and development of the platform, including any analytical work that may be required as inputs. Provide technical and administrative support as required, including writing briefs, preparing outreach material, setting up clinics or seminars, providing research inputs, communications support and other tasks required for the platform as needed. Review existing analytical work and identify key operational recommendations. Review the ADP to assess how best to incorporate climate change adaptation/mitigation considerations; To support the mapping of climate change data available in Pakistan, including providing support and coordinating an online data management tool. To arrange meetings with subject-experts to facilitate cross-sectoral discussions on climate change in operations. To provide inputs for informational brochures or reports to be developed by the platform team. To set up and maintain a database of relevant experts and think tanks in the field and periodically arrange meetings as required. To provide analytical inputs and inputs for reports and just in time notes as required. To provide support and guidance to task teams for operations, and to act as a liaison between the relevant Bank teams. Any other tasks required to support the climate change platform. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: A Bachelors degree in economics, environment, climate change, social sciences, sociology, anthropology or a related social science field with demonstrable experience on climate related issues preferred. Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark: A minimum of two years of relevant experience; Experience and ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research in Pakistan; An ability and willingness to liaise closely with research firms and to coordinate field visits while representing the World Bank Technical and analytical skills in climate or sustainable development issues and ability to provide well-grounded, quality analytical inputs with pragmatism and a focus on results; Ability to think innovatively and strategically in dealing with policy issues Hard working, able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and a proven ability to work in multicultural settings and teams; Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Urdu(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Other development programme/project experience Area of expertise details: Competencies & Values: Creativity & Innovation: Communication skills and ability to speak and write clearly and effectively; listens to others, tailors language, tone, style and format to match the audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Uses good judgment in applying expertise to complex and/or sensitive issues. Conceptual and creative thinking to focus on impact and results and to develop practical approaches to overcome challenging situations. Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented. Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment. Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender. Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; builds and sustains relationships with key constituents. Ability to organize themselves well. Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary; Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values. Driving license: No Application procedure: 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. This is a national UN Volunteer assignment, therefore only nationals of Pakistan and legal residents with a residency permit, the status of refugee or with the status of being stateless are eligible to apply. Application deadline: 05 March 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply
Communication for Development (C4D) Officer	14 March 2021	Nat. Specialist	UNICEF	Ethiopia
Open Communication for Development (C4D) Officer National Specialist Host entity UNICEF Country Ethiopia Duty station Gambela (ETH) Language skills English Start date Immediate Duration 12 months Application deadline 14 March 2021 Eligibility criteria Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment. Description of task Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Chief of Field Office or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV C4D Officer will: Support to strategy design and development of C4D activities Research and/or participate in conducting comprehensive C4D situation analysis of social, cultural, economic, communication and political issues in the region. Collect and synthesize qualitative and quantitative information and data to support the establishment of comprehensive and evidence-based information for developing and planning C4D strategy and interventions in the region. Collect, draft and/or organize materials and related documentations for C4D strategies and plans to ensure optimum impact, scale and sustainability of achievements/results. Assess the impact of C4D activities on the CO and UNICEF goals to achieve measurable behavioral and social change resulting in the improvement of children’s rights and wellbeing. Submit qualitative report/synthesis of results for development planning and improvement. Support to contextualize the development, pretesting, translation and repackaging of existing as well as new Behavior Change and Communication (BCC) materials in consultation with relevant Regional Bureaus, Programme Officers, the C4D unit, and other relevant stakeholders In collaboration with UNICEF Programme staff and relevant government sector staff, participates in the development of evidence-based sectoral strategies and workplans (both development and emergency-related) to ensure the design and incorporation of specific Communication for Development components with objectives and activities aimed at different levels: behavior development/change individual/household/facility levels; community participation, social change and collective action at community level; and social mobilization of community-based organizations and advocacy for decision makers; Support to the implementation of C4D activities Collaborate with internal and external partners to provide operational and technical support to the design of C4D strategies, and research, develop, test, produce and use quality C4D materials and/or organize events and activities to ensure maximum outreach and impact on behavioral and social change of target audience. Assess and recommend potential contacts, networks, resources and tools to support the maximum impact and outreach of C4D initiatives. Follow up on the production of C4D materials to ensure technical quality, consistency and relevancy of communications materials that are developed, produced and disseminated to target audience (e.g. individuals, communities, government officials, partners, media etc). Advocacy, networking and partnership building Build and maintain partnerships through networking and proactive collaboration with national and international civil society organizations, community groups, leaders and other critical partners in the community and civil society to reinforce cooperation through engagement, empowerment and self-determination and to pursue opportunities for greater advocacy to promote UNICEF’s mission and goals for child rights, social equity and inclusiveness. Collaborate with internal global/regional communication partners to harmonize, link and/or coordinate messaging to enhance C4D outreach and contribution to programmatic outcomes. Provide technical support to UNICEF, regional sector bureaus and partners including contributing to the adapting of or sharing relevant standards, protocols, guidelines and training materials for C4D Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building Institutionalize/share best practices and knowledge learned/products with national/local partners and stakeholders to build capacity of practitioners/users, and disseminate lessons learned to key audiences including donors and partners. Support the organization, administration and implementation of capacity building initiatives to enhance the competencies of clients/stakeholders/partners across programme sectors in C4D planning, implementation and evaluation in support of programmes/projects. Develop training materials for training activities and revise them periodically for improvements and updates. Provide technical and coordination support to C4D trainings at regional, Zonal, and Woreda levels for Government counterparts, partner organizations, and their volunteer networks. Build the capacity of a social mobilization multi-sectoral regional platform (Health, Education, Religious groups, CSOs, medias, etc.) in terms of coordination, planning, monitoring of C4D interventions including use of emergency communication materials for creating a strategic network of social mobilization trainers Monitoring and Reporting Undertake regular field monitoring and report based on agreed C4D indicators Contribute to the regular monitoring of C4D actors’ capacity according to the needs raised during rapid assessments / KAP surveys Compile regional C4D reports, emergency and development, from the field and update progress on key results Ensure multi-media materials are distributed to the intended target groups and monitor and address gaps Participates in regional and Zonal coordination mechanisms and follow up on C4D tasks Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications/Requirements Required degree level: Bachelor degree or equivalent Education - Additional Comments: At least first degree in the social/behavioural sciences, (Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Communication, Public Relations and Health Promotion and Education) with emphasis on communication planning for behaviour development, social mobilization, participatory communication and research training and impact evaluation of communication interventions. Required experience: 12 Months Experience remark: A minimum of one year of experience in planning and implementing C4D/SBCC programmes Previous experience in working/living in communities is an added advantage. Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills; 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; Language skills: English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent Area of expertise: Other communications related experience Area of expertise details: Experaince in Behavior Change communication planning is a requirment (Mandatory) Experaince in multi-channel communication design is an asset Experaince in evidence generation for Social and Behavior Change Communication is an asset Driving license: No Competencies values: Adaptability and Flexibility, Client Orientation, Communication, Ethics and Values, Knowledge Sharing, Managing Performance, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams Application procedure: * Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please 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? Please 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 for to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 14th March 2021 Volunteer opportunity PDF Share Apply