Local Security Associate, Kramatorsk, Ukraine (G6)

Local Security Associate, Kramatorsk, Ukraine (G6)
UNDP Europe & the CIS
Closing date: Monday, 6 February 2017

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	Purpose:  Implementation of security operations and all matters relating to the management of safety and security for UNDP personnel in the country or in the area of assignment.  Reporting structure and partners: Reports to UNDP Field Security Specialist.  Works in close collaboration with the UNDP Operations, personnel in the CO and Project staff in the region to share information and resolve security-related issues. In addition, works closely with UNDSS and other relevant security counterparts.
	Duties and Responsibilities
	Assists in  collecting, updating and communicating information regarding the security situation in the country: - Liaises and coordinates, as appropriate, with the host government security organizations and/or personnel, including national and local provincial authorities, military, and police officers, as well as non-governmental organizations and other non-State actors in the area of operation; - Helps to assess the security situation at the duty station and ensures adequate gathering and verification of security information that may be required for a proper analysis of the situation by the Field Security Specialist; - Communicates information on security to the UNDP management and provides host country security advice to UNDSS in the absence of the Field Security Specialist, as required; - Maintains regular contacts with Security Focal Points of UN agencies; - May be requested to provide technical assistance at SC, SMT (ASMT) meetings, in the absence of the Field Security Specialist. Assists in maintaining the Security Plan and security SOP, including updating staff lists: - Provides inputs to the preparation and review of the UN Security Plan for the area; - Supports actions during the implementation of the Security Plan, as required; - Assists with developing, updating and implementation of Security SOP; - Provides security inputs for BCP development and testing.   Assists the Field Security Specialist in monitoring compliance with Minimum Operational Security Standards (MOSS) established for the duty station. Also assists with the compilation of data required for the MOSS Self-Assessment Programme (UN MSM) and with the reporting on UN MSM implementation. Assists with/Conducts the SRA for UNDP premises and events. Assists in reporting security incidents affecting UNDP staff, offices and assets in the area, and prepares initial draft of security reports, such as the Security Incident Report, the Security Assessments and the Quarterly Incident Report. Provides overall assistance to the Field Security Specialist: - Prepares and maintains routine and confidential correspondence files/documents; - Provides requested Administrative and Logistical support; - Maintains a database on contact details in relation to host country/area and de-facto security authorities. Provides support to enhancing security awareness: - Organizes and conducts training courses on security awareness and preparedness; - Provides security orientation to newly assigned staff members; - Conducts security briefings, as required. Performs other security-related tasks assigned by the Field Security Specialist such as: - Conducts security evaluations and provides advice on security measures for the residences ( Residential Security Measures  - RSM)  of UNDP international personnel, as well as on latest trends and threats to staff safety and security; - Establishes and maintains Warden system and keeps update of information related to UNDP offices and residences in the area; - Assists in implementation of Pass and ID system for UNDP personnel in the area, as required.
	Competencies
	Core Competencies Innovation. Ability to make new and useful ideas work. Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication); Leadership. Ability to persuade others to follow.  Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication); People Management. Ability to improve performance and satisfaction. Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication); Communication. Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform. Level 2: Execute & Learn (Perform defined tasks); Delivery. Ability to get things done Level 1: Support  (Reliable Replication). Technical/Functional   Primary Security & Safety (General). Knowledge of the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) and UNDP's role in addressing security issues. Level 2: Execute & Learn (Perform defined tasks); Security Policy Management. Knowledge of security policy concepts and ability to apply to strategic and/or practical situations. Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication); Security Incident Management & Monitoring. Ability to provide adequate response to security incidents/events. Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication). Secondary Security Training. Ability to design, contribute to, and administer meaningful security training programmes/courses. Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication); Team Building. Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of professionals towards common goals Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication); Quality Assurance. Ability to perform administrative and procedural activities to insure that quality requirements and goals are fulfilled. Level 1: Support (Reliable Replication).
	Required Skills and Experience
	Education: Secondary education.  University Degree is desirable, but it is not a requirement. Experience: 6 years of relevant experience in security or related field. Prior experience with the UN system or an international NGO is desirable.  Language Requirements: Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian. Other Skills and Requirements: Experience in diplomatic security, protection and intelligence will be considered as an asset;  Knowledge of host country safety codes; Solid computers skills (MS Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint);  Solid communication and presentation skills; Possession of a valid B- category driver’s license, C- category license and experience in driving armored vehicle will be considered as an asset;  Knowledge of HF and VHF radio operation;  Ability to travel and work also in Non-Government controlled areas of Ukraine; Physically fit.

Physical Rehabilitation Technical Coordinator, Ukraine

Physical Rehabilitation Technical Coordinator, Ukraine
Handicap International
Closing date: Wednesday, 15 February 2017

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DETAIL OF ADVERT DIR-RÉA-LWO-3151

Physical Rehabilitation Technical Coordinator - Ukraine

Country: Ukraine 

Location: Severodonesk with regular field visits along the contact line

Starting date: 01/03/2017

Duration of the mission: 10 months

Closing date for applications: 15/02/2017

Posting reference:  DIR-RÉA-LWO-3151

CONTEXT :

NGO PRESENTATION

Outraged by the injustice faced by people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, we aspire to a world of solidarity and inclusion, enriched by our differences, where everyone can live in dignity.
Handicap International is an independent and impartial aid and development organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster. We work alongside disabled and vulnerable people to help meet their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.

For further information about the association: http://www.handicap-international.fr/

Present in more than 55 countries, Handicap International is composed of 2 operational directions:

- The Direction of Humanitarian Action
- The Direction of Development Action

MISSION CONTEXT

Since April 2014, eastern Ukraine experiences a significant humanitarian crisis situation due to a persistence armed conflict, opposing the Ukrainian Government and Separatist forces. As of October 31st 2015, UN OCHA estimates that at least 7.883 people have been killed in the conflict and 17.610 have been wounded. In addition, 1.5 million people are estimated to be internally displaced into other parts of Ukraine and another 1.1 million have been externally displaced, primarily to the Russian Federation. UN OCHA has recently emphasized the impact of the restrictions on the freedom of movement of people and goods may have on education and health.

As of March 2016, the Ukrainian conflict seems to sink into a protracted crisis, where the line dividing the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts in a government-controlled area (GCA) and a separatist-controlled area (NGCA) is somewhat stable. The humanitarian situation along the contact line is critical since the only persons left are the ones who could not flee because of their lack of mobility (PwD, elders) or the lack of means to pay for the transportation. In the so-called “grey zone” (+/- 10km on each side of the line), the remaining population faces extreme difficulties to access basic services since the state authorities withdrew from the area.

Since July 2015, Handicap International has been implementing its activities in Eastern Ukraine to address some of the most urgent needs, currently focusing on two main aspects:
1.‘Specific needs’: Vulnerable persons including people suffering from injuries and disability have urgent specific needs and local institutions and charitable organizations have difficulties to cope with the decreased capacity and increased influx of people. In this regard, HI wants to support individuals and health facilities in being better able to cope and address the specific needs.
2.‘Mine risk education’: Considering the increased risk of mine-related incidents, HI is implementing mine risk education activities currently focusing on children and schools.

DESCRIPTION :

REPRESENTATION OF THE ASSOCIATION IN THE FIELD OF YOUR EXPERTISE
• In coordination with the line manager, representation of HI towards local health and social authorities (health ministry and oblast representative), relevant external coordination meetings, as well as with key rehabilitation local and international actors
• Report to relevant stakeholders any relevant information and analysis related to rehabilitation needs
PROGRAM STRATEGY: IN CLOSE LINK WITH THE HTU AND THE HEAD OF MISSION:
• Participate in contextual and needs assessments upon the request of your line manager
• Analysing rehabilitation needs: systems and definition of disability within health and social systems in Ukraine, analyse education level of physiotherapists (creating, if needed, partnership with association of physiotherapist), as well as analyse available services and current initiatives in terms of rehabilitation (in the frame of the ongoing reform)
• Facilitate the needs analysis in other specific needs field of expertise (such as Psychosocial), triggering further and more specialized technical support, as needed
• From the identified needs, contribute to the definition of the rehabilitation and inclusion strategy, and new projects to be developed
• Ensure the technical relevance and quality of HI intervention related to your field of expertise
• Ensure delimitation of the emergency and development rehabilitation intervention, Possibility to help facilitate complementarity between emergency response and development programmes (continuity of both services and approach)
• Ensure coordination and coherence of our intervention amongst local and international actors, avoiding duplication and promoting complementary approaches

TECHNICAL SUPPORT
• Provide technical and methodological support to projects in the design, implementation of rehabilitation and inclusion activities; including identification and assessment of health and social health structures
• Participate in the recruitment of physical rehabilitation staff
• Train the staff on early rehabilitation care for persons with injuries, prevention of complications in persons with disabilities, elderly and bed-ridden, etc.
• Design and/or Contextualise and/or update technical tools, protocols, trainings, leaflets and other relevant documents and disseminate them among the mission upon prior validation by HQ Technical Advisors
• Participate with the Logistic department in the technical quality assessment of the national market regarding technical items - such as P&O devices, mobility aids, assistive devices, etc - to be purchased


MONITORING, EVALUATION and LEARNING,AND REPORTING):
• Contribute to the collection of proper disaggregated data and activity for all the HI different projects.
• Facilitate regular reporting on your activities to your line manager upon his/her solicitation
• Contribute to the donor reporting, through provision of technical inputs

PROFIL:

Competency
Degree in Rehabilitation (Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy)

Experience
• At least 2 years’ experience in humanitarian context
• At least 3 years’ experience working with elderly and people with chronic health problems
• Experience running a project in physiotherapy of persons with injuries in conflict situation (experience of war wounded care management mandatory) is an asset
• Experience training technical staff and members of a community
• Experience in project management is an asset

Personal skills
• Confidence in Public Speaking
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• English mandatory (oral and written)
• Russian is a strong asset
• Strong interpersonal and intercultural skills
• Ability to work under high pressure with a great level of personal organisation
• Positive thinking and solution-oriented

LANGUAGE(S):

SPECIFICS :

CONDITIONS:

 

Logistics Assistant, Ukraine (SC-5)

Logistics Assistant, Ukraine (SC-5)
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP)
Closing date: Thursday, 2 February 2017

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ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The function is located within the Ukraine Country Office Supply Chain Unit and reports to the Head of Supply Chain.

JOB PURPOSE

To implement well-defined standard logistics/supply chain processes and activities to enable effective delivery of goods and services for all delivery modalities.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)

1. Provide support to logistics operations and activities, following standard processes and facilitating, directly or indirectly, the effective delivery of food assistance to beneficiaries.
2. Support timely ordering and delivery of commodities and supplies to authorised partners and destinations.
3. Support management of logistics vendors’ contracting activities including performance monitoring and measurement.
4. Respond to a variety of technical queries/requests for support, following standard processes, and obtaining guidance as required, to ensure timely and accurate resolution of all enquiries with a high standard of client service mind-set.
5. Contribute to budget preparation, monitoring and revision for all delivery modalities, ensuring adherence to relevant procedures and in compliance with corporate standards.
6. Assist in monitoring inventory management processes to track trends and account for the inventory status from source to beneficiary.
7. Assist in management of commodity accounting data quality and integrity.
8. Support operational pipeline analyses, assessments and operational planning for all delivery modalities.
9. Process documentation for execution of logistics operations (e.g. customs clearance, invoice verification), take appropriate actions to resolve operational issues escalating various issues to the supervisor.
10. Collect and compile data, produce and/or contribute to reports (e.g. CCTI, SPRs, financial closure, physical inventory, transport performance) and ensure information accuracy in corporate systems in support to informed decision-making.
11. Liaise with internal and limited number of external stakeholders to support efficient logistics operations management.
12. Provide guidance to other support staff, in order to assist them in completing standard tasks to agreed standards and deadlines.

OTHER SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

This section is optional to describe additional responsibilities & knowledge required for the specific job

4Ps CORE ORGANISATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Purpose

• Understand and communicate the Strategic Objectives: Helps teammates articulate WFP’s Strategic Objectives.
•  Be a force for positive change: Suggests potential improvements to team’s work processes to supervisor.
•  Make the mission inspiring to our team: Explains the impact of WFP activities in beneficiary communities to teammates.
•  Make our mission visible in everyday actions: Articulates how own unit’s responsibilities will serve WFP’s mission.

People

• Look for ways to strengthen people's skills: Trains junior teammates on new skills and capabilities.
•  Create an inclusive culture: Seeks opportunities to work with people from different backgrounds.
•  Be a coach & provide constructive feedback: Serves as a peer coach for colleagues in same area of work.
•  Create an “I will”/”We will” spirit: Tracks progress toward goals and shares this information on a regular basis with supervisor.

Performance

• Encourage innovation & creative solutions: Explores ways to consistently be more efficient and accurate in own areas of work and shares new methods of work with colleagues.
•  Focus on getting results: Focuses on getting results and tracks trends in completion rates for own tasks to identify opportunities for efficiency.
•  Make commitments and make good on commitments: Takes responsibility for own tasks and notifies supervisor as soon as possible of potential delays in meeting deadlines or commitments.
•  Be Decisive: Independently decides what action to take when faced with critical choices in the workplace or in dangerous situations in the field.

Partnership

• Connect and share across WFP units: Suggests opportunities for partnering with other units to supervisor.
•  Build strong external partnerships: Identifies opportunities to work with colleagues and partners in the field towards common goals.
•  Be politically agile & adaptable: Develops an understanding of the value of WFP’s teams and external partners in fulfilling team’s goals and objectives.
•  Be clear about the value WFP brings to partnerships: Aligns own activities with supervisor’s priorities to fulfill internal and external partner needs.
   

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Completion of secondary school education. A post-secondary certificate in the related functional area is desirable.  Language: Fluency (level C) in English language. Fluency (level C) in Russian and Ukraine.

IT Helpdesk Technician, Egham, London

IT Helpdesk Technician, Egham, London
CABI

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THE ROLE Job title: IT Helpdesk Technician Salary range: £22,000 - £27,000 Grade: Hay Band 3 Reporting to: IT Helpdesk Manager Direct reports: None Key peer group: IT Staff Location: Egham, UK - In order to process any applications from nationals outside of the EU and UK, we would require documentation to show the applicant is currently resident and able to work in the in the UK, or is able to relocate on own means and possesses full authorisation from the UK Border Agency (for further information please use the following link http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/ ) Purpose of the role Working alongside a Junior Helpdesk Technician, The IT Helpdesk Technician’s role will provide support to over 70 staff and tenants, whilst also working to support the Global helpdesk team by managing and completing requests via the helpdesk system as well as email, telephone and walk in issues. There is also a requirement to carry out basic server administration, working closely with the Systems Engineers to maintain the availability of services across the site. The helpdesk is the first point of contact for all technical queries, therefore it is imperative that the candidate is able to show initiative and be pro-active, whilst delivering excellent service at all times Key Accountabilities  Troubleshooting all IT issues in a timely manner  Ensuring all IT helpdesk requests are logged using helpdesk software  Desktop and laptop support of Windows 10, Windows 7 and Mac OSX  Support of printers, mobile devices, telephony and hardware  Imaging new computer equipment and migrating existing user data  Setting up video conference meetings and assisting participants  Active Directory configuration and management (user account creation, password resets and security groups) as per guidelines  Liaise with 3rd party suppliers for fault resolution when appropriate  Provide IT inductions for new staff members  Implementation of IT projects as required  Ensure licensing compliance for all software purchased and recorded as per procedures  Providing assistance to System Engineers as required  Liaising with IT Procurement manager to ensure adequate stock of consumables are maintained  Keeping up to date with the latest technologies and developing new ideas

Interim Associate, Impact Investing, London, United Kingdom

Interim Associate, Impact Investing, London, United Kingdom
Palladium Group
Closing date: Friday, 10 February 2017

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Interim Associate, Impact Investing

Company Overview

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Project Overview and Role

The Impact Investment pillar, recently established in 2016, relates to two key dimensions, the Seed Fund Proposition and a Development Impact Bond pipeline. The role will be integral to the team focusing on the Seed Fund proposition with the goal of executing direct investments across East/West Africa and Southeast Asia in agriculture, sanitation, health and education

Core Role:

• To support the Impact Investing team as it continues to steam line activities across the wider Palladium group with the goal of executing direct investments;
• To help develop and build the level of Impact Investment knowledge/ consistency of expertise across the wider Palladium group;
• The role will have a direct reporting line to the Impact Investing team, and it will include global collaboration;
• The location of the internship will be Palladium's London office.

Responsibilities

• Assist the evaluation of new direct investment opportunities
  • Review business plans and investment submissions and evaluate according to Palladium's pre-established investment criteria
  • Assist due diligence via direct interaction with company management teams, preparation of due diligence checklists and questionnaires
  • Assist with financial modelling and valuation of prospective investments using company financial projections
  • Assist with macroeconomic and market research relevant to prospective investment opportunities
  • Assist the preparation and presentation of investment committee papers
• Assist the development and mapping of the Impact Investing landscape
  • Participate in calls with potential co-investors for "market sounding"in order to understand industry trends and develop robust network of trusted partners, documenting findings/outcomes
  • Participate in discussions with other industry players (aid agencies, foundations, etc.) in order to build an effective network and collaborate with players across the Impact Investing "value chain"
• Assist the development of the Impact Investment governance structure
  • Assist the continued development of policies and legal frameworks that will governance investment processes (ESG, Investment Policies, etc.)
  • Assist the formation and coordination of investment committee and advisory board members, maintaining databases/minutes etc.
  • Collaborate with Palladium staff in order to develop a robust Monitoring and Evaluation framework for impact investments that adheres to Palladium's theory of social change
• Assist the development and preparation for conferences and events
  • Assist the preparation and coordination of Palladium sponsored Impact Investing events well as the preparation of Palladium speaking engagements related to Impact Investing
• Other ad-hoc responsibilities
  • Assist the scheduling and coordination of team agenda items, taking of minutes and e-filing
  • Assist the collating and of relevant impact investment research papers and articles
  • Maintaining reading lists/libraries and other sources of data
  • Other duties as they may arise

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications

• Practical experience of working across the international impact investing space (not necessarily investing first-hand), with strong preference for a candidate with experience in the emerging markets in which Palladium operates;
• Undergraduate degree in finance, business administration, economics or development
• Currently pursuing a master's of business administration at a top tier business school;
• Fully competent and thorough understanding of financial instruments, and how they work;
• At least 3-5 years of experience from a major/ internationally recognised consultancy firm, venture capital/ private equity firm, recognised global foundation, family office, global NGO, DFI, or M&A financial advisory team in a major bank/ corporation;
• Working knowledge of/ past experience with multilateral, bilateral, and philanthropic partners;
• Experience in emerging/frontier markets is highly desirable

Competencies

• High degree of intuition, emotional intelligence, along with a well-developed cultural sensitivity for working across a multitude of emerging markets;
• Ability to multi-task, work effectively in bid-team environment, with collaboration and teamwork skills (capability to do so globally/ across teams);
• Flexibility to adapt in a quick-paced environment, working across multiple time zones and comfort with ambiguity;
• Independent innovative thinker, creative, and open to trying new approaches;
• Comfortable with public speaking and connecting with varying levels of audience members, including investors;
• Strong written and presentation skills;
• Ability to build lasting business relationships at all levels (including investors/partners/donor clients etc.);
• Willing and able to travel
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PPT, Outlook)

Eligibility to work in the UK without visa sponsorship is required.

Palladium is an equal - opportunities employer, and we encourage applications from groups under-represented in the workforce. We offer a flexible working environment, with tailored opportunities for career and professional development.

Senior Associate, Governance, London or Bristol, United Kingdom

Senior Associate, Governance, London or Bristol, United Kingdom
Palladium Group
Closing date: Monday, 13 February 2017

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Senior Associate, Governance

Company Overview

Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact - the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with foundations, investors, governments, corporations, communities and civil society to formulate strategies and implement solutions that generate lasting social, environmental and financial benefits.

For the past 50 years, we have been making Positive Impact possible. With a team of more than 2,500 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of more than 35,000 technical experts, Palladium has improved - and is committed to continuing to improve - economies, societies and most importantly, people's lives.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. We also provide equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.

Project Overview and Role

Palladium's Governance Practice works across Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe to design and deliver programmes that have a significant and sustained impact on the quality of governance and the lives of citizens. We work with governments, civil society groups and private sector actors to build their capacity, to help them realise their ambitions for reform and to collaborate with one another to improve the lives and livelihoods of some of the world's poorest people. Our team members are technically skilled and experienced; they are thought leaders in their specialisms. They are also experienced practitioners who deliver practical yet innovative approaches to governance to our clients.

Purpose of Position
You will play a key role in designing and delivering Palladium's international development projects. You will be expected to play a role in our team's business development and technical project management.You will also bring significant technical expertise and thought leadership to the team in one or more of the areas outlined above.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of the Senior Associate, Governance and Accountability, are to:

Business Development:

• Support the strategic approach to business development through coordination of research on issues, countries, clients, partners and competitors and market intelligence gathering;
• Support the development of new and maintenance of existing client relationships through interactions with clients at a technical level during the business development cycle;
• Support the identification, assessment and pursuit of new business opportunities, contributing to the analysis of our prospects for winning opportunities;
• Contribute to the planning of pursuits and bids;
• Contribute to the preparation of capability statements/expressions of interest, technical and financial proposals;
• Contribute to partner and team selection and pre-bid negotiations;
• Support the preparation of responses to client requests for clarifications of proposals;
• Support post-submittal follow up with clients;
• Support pre-mobilisation logistics for contracts as required;
• Create and maintain business development management files;
• Maintain the currency and accuracy of new business data in corporate databases (e.g.: SharePoint, NEMO);
• Assume management responsibility for these tasks when delegated to so.

Project Management:

• For assigned portfolio of projects, Interface with clients and other project stakeholders to plan, implement, review and report on projects as needed and requested;
• Provide support to project work planning, budgeting, progress and financial reporting;
• Provide technical support to project operations at all stages;
• Support Project Directors in the performance management of Team Leaders and project; teams;
• Liaise with partner organisations on the contractually compliant delivery of agreed inputs and achievement of agreed outputs and outcomes;
• Assist in identification of corporate risks with Operations Group and support implementation of risk mitigation/management measures;
• Assist in the Identification of project performance and contract issues and support their timely resolution;
• Keep abreast of political, social, economic and security developments in project countries and regions;
• Assume management responsibility for these tasks when delegated to do so.

Providing Technical Input/Sector Expertise:

• Provide technical input into the design, planning and delivery of projects;
• Provide short term inputs and/or consultancy assignments;
• Provide support to monitor and quality assure Palladium's services;
• Contribute to research, analysis and publication of technical studies, case studies, policy and programme approaches and results;
• Identify, build and maintain relationships with consultants and partners who can provide technical expertise;
• Work with the Director, Governance to promote and build Palladium's technical capability.

Requirements

Minimum education and experience required

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of government client project management and business development experience that includes management of one or more projects including experience in start-up and closeout.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in working in a developing country or in a project based environment.
• Experience contributing to or managing at least 1-2 successful major bids (including each of or a combination of structuring bid financials, team selection, drafting technical response and partner negotiations).

Key competencies and professional expertise required

• Project Management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to conceptualize and write a bid proposal or project report.
• Sound business development and Client Relationship Management skills.
• People management skills.
• Financial acumen and the ability to interpret and analyse financial reports.
• Sound problem solving and decision making skills.
• Willingness to travel and work abroad a minimum of eight weeks per year in developing countries and elsewhere.
• Technical expertise and experience in Governance, including one or more of the following
  • Anti-corruption and transparency
  • Democratic governance reform, including legislative strengthening
  • Empowerment, voice and accountability, including working with multi-stakeholder and/or issues based coalitions
  • State building in Fragile and Conflict Affected States (FCAS)
  • Public sector reform, service delivery and decentralized accountability
  • Rule of law, policing, security and justice
  • Gender, Equity and socially inclusive approaches to governance
  • Political economy analysis, theories of change, adaptive management approaches

Human Resources and Recruitment Manager, London

Human Resources and Recruitment Manager, London
Internews Network

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GENERAL FUNCTION:

Internews Europe is an international development organization, specializing in supporting independent media, freedom of information and free expression around the globe, with programmes targeted at crisis-hit populations, emerging democracies in some of the world’s poorest countries. Internews Europe seeks to promote education and vocational training in the field of journalism in all its forms for the benefit of the public and in particular, in countries experiencing conflict, civil unrest or natural disaster.

The Human Resources and Recruitment Manager is responsible for overseeing the efficient running of HRM operations at both Country and HQ levels. This will include maintaining best HRM practices including   planning, developing, and implementing strategies for the HR department (including recruiting, employee relations, compensation, performance appraisals, staff development, and benefits).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Acts as HR department lead/supervisor, cross-operational HR representative.
• Leads the recruitment and employee development processes – working with department heads on structure, employment vehicle, promotions, etc.
• Good understanding of UK/EU Employment Legislation.
• Oversees performance management in Country Programmes.
• Advises on HR best practices, consulting with supervisors on managing the employee/supervisor relationship including streamlining HR processes to maximize efficiency.
• Identifying, designing and implementing strategic HR projects as and when required.
• Creates/drafts and communicates HR policies.
• Leads on developing training materials on HR issues for the organization, toolkits for local offices, supervisor trainings, e-Learning modules, etc.
• Develops/implements/manages appropriate systems for managing HR process and development.
• Oversee decisions regarding benefit policies, plans, and HR procedures in Internews Europe’s Country Offices.
• Liaises with UK employment lawyers as necessary.
• Conducts research and analyses to bring recommendations to senior staff on innovative recruiting and HR management
• Play a lead role in HR integration with Internews Network, where appropriate.
• Understanding of and demonstrated commitment to upholding Internews’ Core Values.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources or a closely related field.
• Significant recruiting experience and knowledge of UK cross border employment law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage confidential/sensitive information.
• Proven ability to successfully communicate and mediate with both management and staff.
• Proven ability to successfully operate in multi-cultural environments.
• Good experience of working through UK employment regulations.
• Experience of  representation to external individuals and organizations on diverse HRM matters.
• Knowledge of HR online management tools.
• Strong grasp of Microsoft Windows environment including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Organized, logical, detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and  interpersonal skills.
• Experience of working in an International NGO.

Desirable:

• Advanced degree or certification, preferably in Human Resources or a related field i.e. MCIPD.
• 5+ years HR generalist experience.
• Experience with web-authoring, intranet, and/or page layout software.
• Talent Management experience including working with Applicant Tracking software.
• Ability to speak another language – French, Arabic.

Benefits Information:

This position is being offered and hired by Internews Europe. Benefits will be consistent with Internews Europe's offerings and will be reviewed during the hiring process. Additional information can be found on our About Working for Internewspage.

Salary Banding: D2-D4 £45,000-£50,000 per annum.