Week 6: Jobs and Roles -Internationally

#First Organization

 Save the Children invests in childhood – every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. By transforming children's lives now,
we change the course of their future and ours.

1. U.S. Headquarters Positions

Headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut with a major office in Washington D.C., our staff is a diverse group of people working in a variety of specialties including:

• Program and policy work in the areas of U.S. programs, Child Protection and HIV/AIDs, Education and Child Development, Health and Nutrition, Hunger and Livelihoods and Humanitarian Response.
• Marketing and Communications
• Resource Development
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Information Services

What caught my eyes was that you can work in different programs dealing with policy work, such as Health and Nutrition.

3. International Field-Based Positions

Our U.S. headquarters also recruits a limited number of qualified individuals to support field-based programs in a variety of International locations. In addition Save the Children International and 30 national Save the Children organizations around the world also recruit for positions overseas.

Ebola Crisis Postings

Save the Children is responding to the urgent need for in country Ebola support in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea. Save the Children US is partnering with our international colleagues to optimize our efforts. We will work together to screen and supply qualified candidates. Save the Children International will be responsible for the evaluation, training, processing and international deployment of staff.

#Second Organization

 UNESCO’s mission is to contribute to the building of peace, the eradication of poverty, sustainable development and intercultural dialogue through education, the sciences, culture, communication and information. The Organization focuses, in particular, on two global priorities:

• Africa
• Gender equality

And on a number of overarching objectives:

• Attaining quality education for all and lifelong learning
• Mobilizing science knowledge and policy for sustainable development
• Addressing emerging social and ethical challenges
• Fostering cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and a culture of peace
• Building inclusive knowledge societies through information and communication

UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. It is through this dialogue that the world can achieve global visions of sustainable development encompassing observance of human rights, mutual respect and the alleviation of poverty, all of which are at the heart of UNESCO’S mission and activities.

Application process

The recruitment process for Professional posts at UNESCO is as follows:
1. Applying for a job:You normally have two months to apply once a job is advertised on-line (one month for internal vacancies). You will receive a confirmation of your application by e-mail.   List of vacancies.
2. Screening: After the closing date, a Committee will select candidates on the basis of their qualifications, experience and skills (including language), as well as other relevant knowledge and abilities for a particular position.
3. Interviews: Selected candidates will be invited for an interview (phone interviews may be conducted beforehand to make a preliminary assessment). Reference checks will also be made relating to your previous professional experience.
4. Evaluation: A Panel will make the final evaluation on whether your profile matches the job.
5. Decision: An offer of appointment will be made to the successful candidate.

Title

 : DIRECTOR, DIVISION FOR CREATIVITY 

Domain : Culture

Post Number : CLT 079

Grade : D-1

Organizational Unit

 : SECTOR FOR CULTURE

Primary Location

 : FR-Paris

Recruitment open to : Internal and external candidates

Type of contract : Fixed Term

Salary : 138 245 USD  

Deadline (Midnight Paris Time) : 6 October 2015

Under the overall authority of the Director-General and the direct supervision of the Assistant Director-General for Culture, the incumbent will develop, coordinate and implement the work program of the Division, manage its financial and human resources, lead its operational activities, establish priorities and oversee the development and implementation of programmatic strategies and standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

·    Advanced university degree, preferably Ph.D. or equivalent degree, in the field of culture or social and human sciences.

Work Experience

·    A minimum of 15 years’ progressively responsible relevant professional experience at the appropriate management level, preferably within international institutions/organizations.

Skills/Competencies

·    Knowledge of and commitment to the Organization’s mandate, vision, strategic direction and priorities.

·    Capacity to provide intellectual leadership to guide staff, as well as ability to build trust, manage, lead and motivate a large team in a multicultural environment, with sensitivity and respect for diversity.

·    Sound intellectual and analytical capacities, high sense of objectivity and professional integrity, diplomacy, tact and political astuteness.

·    Proven skills and experience in administration and the management of human and financial resources.

·    Experience in designing and implementing policies and programmes.

·    Excellent judgement and decision-making abilities, including strong negotiation skills.

·    World-class expertise in one or more of UNESCO’s standard-setting instruments and programmes in the field of creativity, especially the 2003 and 2005 Conventions.

·    Ability to direct change processes at the management level, and familiarity with the administration of an institution accountable to governing bodies.

·    Demonstrated ability to function effectively at the highest governmental levels, and to build collaborative partnerships and networks as well as mobilization of resources.

·    Highly developed organizational skills, including in establishing plans and priorities, as well as in implementing them effectively, and in devising implementation plans.

·    Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, in front of a broad range of constituents as well as the news media, with strong representational abilities.

Languages

·    Excellent knowledge and drafting skills in one of the working languages of the Organization (English or French). Knowledge of the second one is highly desirable. Training will be mandatory in order to acquire the required level of the second working language in a reasonable time-frame.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Other degrees or short- to medium-term training in disciplines relevant to the post.

Work Experience

·    Senior-level assignments at the international level and/or in intergovernmental organizations.

·    Knowledge of the United Nations Common System.

·    Professional experience gained in multicultural environments.

Skills/Competencies

·    Skills and experience in dealing with complex and challenging multi-stakeholder and organization initiatives that require tact, diplomacy and an awareness of political sensitivities.

·    Broad general culture, good geopolitical knowledge.

Languages

·    Knowledge of other official United Nations languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish).

#Third organization

UNICEF has learned through experience that problems that go unmeasured often go unsolved. In collaboration with a wide range of partners, UNICEF gathers evidence on the situation of children and women around the world. It uses this knowledge to inform national and global decision-making with the objective of improving children’s well-being. 

Senior staff vacancies

In this section, you will find vacancies for senior management positions advertised outside of the e-Recruitment system. To apply to these vacancies, you will need to submit your CV or resume as well as a United Nations Personal History P11 form to the email address indicated in the vacancy announcement. The P11 form can be downloaded here. [Word] Alternatively, if you have maintained a candidate profile in e-Recruitment, you may download that profile and submit it as part of your application.

The below senior staff vacancies are advertised and managed under regular recruitment process. Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter (with title of the specific vacancy), CV, and P. 11 form(or eRecruitment Profile) to recruit.ssr@unicef.org.

As Head of a small size Country Office, the Representative is responsible for managing and supervising the Country Office (CO) programs/projects and operations, providing leadership and vision to the UNICEF country program team in managing and leveraging resources for the achievement of results and fulfilment of the rights of children. The Representative leads and manages the various program sectors and operational service teams ensuring delivery of quality results in accordance with the UNICEF Strategic Plans, standards of performance and accountability framework, ethics and integrity.

Responsibilities:
Key Functions and Accountabilities:
- Developing and planning the Country Program
- Leading and managing the CO
- Monitoring and quality control of the Country Program
- Representation and external relations at global/national level
- Building alliance, resource mobilization and UN System coordination
- Leading innovation, knowledge management and capacity building
- Safety and security of staff, programs and organizational assets

Country Typology:
- Low middle income country in a complex internal socio political context.
- Challenges in mobilizing resources in a highly constrained fiscal environment and gradual consolidation / exit of traditional donors.
- The country is highly prone to emergencies associated with natural disasters.
- The Country Office has a yearly throughput of approximately $5 million USD per year, two Sub-Offices and currently has 24 staff members and 9 United Nations Volunteers.
Person Profile
- Previous experience as a Representative or Senior position in managing development operations is important. In particular:
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to handle politically sensitive issues.
- Strong public relations and communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade high level government and non-governmental stake holders.
- Proven experience in translating strategic priorities into concrete programmatic actions, identifying and developing opportunities for children, with special emphasis on the implementation of public policies, budgeting and investing for children, and institutional reforms, in order to advance the equity agenda.
- Ability to strategically position UNICEF as a partner of choice in the development sector, both at the government and non-governmental level, to advance national and local initiatives aimed at fulfilling children's rights.
- Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to lead and motivate a team of international and national professionals.  Change management experience is an asset.
- Ability to successfully operate under pressure, in a tense environment, and deliver within deadlines. 
- Experience in emergency programming is an asset.

Minimum Requirements:

- An Advanced University Degree in social sciences, international relations, government and public relations, public or social policy, sociology, social or community development or other related fields, is required.

- A minimum of 10 years professional development experience that combines managerial and technical leadership in development cooperation at the international level, some of which served in developing countries is required. Relevant professional experience in any UN system agency or organization is an asset.

- Oral and written proficiency in English and Spanish is required.  Knowledge of another official UN language or a local language is an asset.

How to apply:

Applicants are requested to submit a CV, cover letter, P.11 form or eRecruitment Profile to recruit.ssr@unicef.org by 12 August 2015.

*I liked this position because it is all about taking leadership to make sure the rights of children are taken care of for the betterment of their small life.

References

Save the Children. (2011). Retrieved August 7, 2015, from http://www.savethechildren.org/site/c.8rKLIXMGIpI4E/b.6115947/k.8D6E/Official_Site.htm

United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). (n.d.). Retrieved August 7, 2015, from http://www.unicef.org/

United Nations Education, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). (2011). Retrieved August 7, 2015, from http://www.unesco.org/new/en/unesco/about-us/who-we-are/introducing-unesco/