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Sede: Svizzera, Berna, Biel
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cinfo is the Swiss Centre of Excellence for work in International Cooperation. On our job portal cinfoposte we advertise vacancies not only at our headquarters in Biel but also for over 180 organisations with opportunities in Switzerland and worldwide.

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Associate Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Officer (JPO, P2)

Burkina Faso, Centro , Ouagadougou

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. Through its efforts, UNHCR helps to mobilize international action, offering necessary protection, shelter, and assistance. Burkina Faso is facing a severe humanitarian crisis triggered by escalating violence since 2018/2019, resulting in nearly 2 million internally displaced persons (IDPs)about 10% of the population. This crisis has fueled a significant rural exodus to safer secondary towns and capitals, causing some populations to double or even triple. The situation is compounded by the arrival of over 38,000 refugees, mainly from Mali, and a nationwide spread of conflict that's affecting even Burkina Faso's largest cities. As the crisis becomes protracted, there is an urgent need for development-oriented responses that promote socioeconomic opportunities for IDPs, refugees, and host communities to manage this accelerated urbanization and integrate sustainable solutions. In this challenging context, UNHCR is looking for an Associate Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Officer to operationalize the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) by enhancing refugee self-reliance and supporting host countries. This role is critical in advancing the 2030 Agenda's Sustainable Development Goals through economic inclusion, focusing on improving employment conditions for refugees, building partnerships across sectors, and implementing market-driven strategies for better economic outcomes. As Associate Livelihoods and Economic Inclusion Officer you support UNHCR's Division of Resilience and Solutions by providing the following: Partnership Building and Policy Dialogue: Support the Development Officer in establishing and maintaining both transactional and non-transactional partnerships with key development actors in Burkina Faso and engaging in policy dialogues with government and local stakeholders. This includes preparing for and participating in meetings, organizing workshops, and assisting in strategic planning.Livelihoods Program Development: Design and coordinate livelihood programs that improve self-reliance and resilience among beneficiary communities, including IDPs, refugees, and host communities. This involves developing tools for monitoring and evaluation of livelihood activities, ensuring quality standards, and establishing collaborations with various private and public sector entities for training and economic support.Stakeholder Management and Legal Facilitation: Assist in managing relationships with key stakeholders to enhance livelihood opportunities and ensure legal compliance in work conditions for refugees. This includes identifying training and economic opportunities, ensuring work permits and legal standards are met, and formalizing cooperation agreements with the private sector.Training Management: Oversee the development and implementation of training programs for IDPs and refugees, tailored to their needs, in coordination with relevant partners to enhance skills and employment opportunities.refugees, defining program needs and coordinating with implementing partners.Etc. - See full job description for additional details and responsibilities. Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC of the FDFA. Only Swiss Nationals are eligible to apply. Please find the full job description here:For the Swiss JPO programme:Swiss nationalityNot older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviewsFluency in English and a second UN languageMaster's degree  Strong interest in a longer-term career with the United Nations For this position:Master's degree or equivalent in Economics (including Development Economics, Microfinance), Social Sciences (Geography, Sociology, Anthropology, etc.), Business Management, Agroeconomics, Trade, etc.3 years of professional experience in in the field of Development and/or Humanitarian Affairs required.Work experience is counted at 100%, gained after completion of the first university degree. UNHCR counts internships at 50%, regardless of whether paid or not.Unpaid volunteering counted at 50%, if relevant.National UNV counted at 50% / International UNV counted 100%. Fluent English and FrenchExperience in management of market-oriented development of programmes/projects with a focus on livelihood activities and development of private sector partnerships, including programme/project formulation, implementation, evaluation, and monitoring would be an advantage.Desirable: Knowledge of another UN language Please find more details in the full job description. Important details regarding your applicationMake sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply")CV in EnglishP11 form duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the P11. Should you prefer to use a P11 different from the one we provide, please make sure to state your employment rate in percentages for each employment listed.Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents" Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.  Application deadline:  25 May 2024First round of interviews:  12. /13. June 2024 online Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection. Any questions? Contact Caroline Johnigk, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.  

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04/05/2024
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Programme Policy Officer, Gender and Protection (JPO, P2)

Bangladesh, Dacca , Dhaka

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is the world's largest humanitarian agency, dedicated to combating global hunger and aiding those affected by conflict, disasters, and climate change in over 80 countries. WFP aims for a world without hunger, advocating for equal opportunities and gender equality as central to achieving Sustainable Development Goals. The newly launched Gender Policy 2022-2026 focuses on ensuring equitable access to food, addressing gender inequalities in food security, and promoting economic empowerment for women and girls.  Since 1974, WFP has supported Bangladesh's development and disaster response efforts, with a strong emphasis on gender equality, working closely with the UN and aligning with national priorities. The WFP  Country Office Bngladesh is seeking a Programme Policy Officer, Gender and Protection.  As Programme Policy Officer, Gender and Protection, you will support the Country Office Bangladesh by providing: Policy Integration and Technical Support: Provide technical assistance to integrate WFP's Protection and Accountability Policy and Gender Policy into Bangladesh operations, aligning with broader humanitarian and human rights frameworks.Analysis and Stakeholder Engagement: Analyze information from various stakeholders to apply a protection and gender perspective to crisis interventions and engage with local and regional actors to enhance protection and accountability.Risk and Communication Mapping: Conduct protection and conflict risk analyses, establish a risk matrix, and regularly update communication strategies to reflect the evolving needs of affected populations.Data Management and Monitoring: Systematically collect and analyze relevant data to monitor and report on the implementation of protection, accountability, gender, and inclusion issues within program activities.Representation and Outcome Development: Represent WFP in interagency groups and contribute to the development of gender-focused guidelines and action plans, while also building professional networks and gaining knowledge in gender mainstreaming. Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC of the FDFA. Only Swiss Nationals are eligible to apply. Please find the full job description here:For the Swiss JPO programme:Swiss nationalityNot older than 32 years at the date of the first round of interviewsFluency in English and a second UN languageMaster's degree  Strong interest in a longer-term career with the United Nations  For this position:Master's degree or equivalent in social sciences, gender, international development, human rights, or similar.Minimum of 2 years, preferably 3 years relevant working experience in the areas of gender equality and possibly protection within humanitarian and/or development settings.Fluency in English.Prior experience in writing and editing technical guidance and demonstrated capacity to produce high-quality written documents.Behavioural competencies: leads by example with integrity, drives results and delivers on commitments, fosters inclusive and collaborative teamwork, applies strategic thinking, builds, and maintains sustainable partnerships. Please find more details in the full job description. Important details regarding your applicationMake sure your profile on cinfoPoste is complete and up to date:Motivation letter in English (not more than 3500 characters, to be inserted in the pop-up window when you click on "apply")CV in English.P11 form duly completed and uploaded under the section "documents". Please note that we will base our evaluation and calculation of your relevant experience on the P11. Should you prefer to use a P11 different from the one we provide, please make sure to state your employment rate in percentages for each employment listed.Work certificates, diplomas and university credentials (as PDF) uploaded under the section "documents". Find useful tips and resources related to UN applications on the cinfo website and read this article.  Application deadline:  23 May 2024First round of interviews:  07.06.2024 June 2024 online Start date: Please be aware that the recruitment process may take 3 to 6 months. You are expected to start your assignment within 3 months following notification of selection. Any questions? Contact Caroline Johnigk, cinfo's Recruitment Specialist, recruitment@cinfo.ch We are committed to gender balance and encourage applications from qualified individuals of all genders. We also welcome applications from people with different gender identities and from people with different backgrounds, including sexual orientation, disability, cultural or religious background. We value an inclusive working environment that promotes equal opportunities and a non-discriminatory culture.  

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01/05/2024
cinfo

Policy Advocacy Manager

Svizzera, Basilea Città , Basel

Fondation Botnar is a Swiss philanthropic foundation working to improve the health and wellbeing of young people living in cities around the world. Advocating for the inclusion of youth voices and the equitable use of AI and digital technology, the foundation invests in and supports innovative programmes and research and brings together actors from across sectors to create dialogue and partnerships. We work with and for young people of all backgrounds to contribute to a world that is supportive of their wellbeing and respects, protects and fulfils their rights.  With our policy work, we aim to help generate, translate and disseminate evidence, raise awareness, and build capacity and will for policy and normative change at city, national, and global levels. We are seeking a Policy Advocacy Manager to strengthen our team. Main responsibilitiesIn this role, you would... Support the development and delivery of Fondation Botnar's policy strategy around young people's rights and wellbeing.Work closely with the Governance and Policy Lead, the Engagement & Communications Lead and the thematic leads to ensure alignment between Fondation Botnar's policy strategy, stakeholder engagement and programmatic work.Keep abreast of the latest policy discussions and developments around young people's rights and wellbeing, for example, on the following topics: digital politics and digital transformation, health and wellbeing, and urban governance.Support the development of theme-specific evidence-based policy and advocacy recommendations to position the foundation as part of its  philanthropic strategy implementation.Support Fondation Botnar and its partners in the development of effective approaches to processing evidence for informing policy and practice.Ensure that the policy dimension of young people's wellbeing is always considered when we design our philanthropic work and facilitate synergies between and across projects and portfolios.Build respectful and trusted partnerships, facilitate collaboration and coordinate joint policy and advocacy projects with key stakeholders and partners.Convene and facilitate stakeholder meetings and support key events, with a particular focus on engaging and collaborating with local partners and young people.Contribute to further developing the organisation's stakeholder engagement approach, including curation of management tools.Manage policy advocacy-related projects (including oversight of budgets, timelines, and reporting). About youYou have....A Master's degree, preferably in political or social science, public policy, or human rights.Minimum 3-5 years of experience in policy-related work in low/middle-income countries (LMICs), preferably in one or more of the following fields: digital politics and digital transformation, young people's health and wellbeing, urban governance.Considerable experience of working/ living in LMICs.Demonstrable ability to oversee policy research and to analyse policy gaps and opportunities.Demonstrable experience in managing impactful policy advocacy projects at the global, regional, national, and/or local levels and a keen understanding of the strengths and limitations of different approaches to policy advocacy.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience in conveying messages effectively to a range of audiences; fluency (verbal and written) in English is required, other languages are an advantage.Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with partners and stakeholders at all levels and across different countries and contexts.Facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills. At Fondation Botnar, we value collaboration and team spirit. You should be a creative, critical, and independent thinker, committed to being part of a small, focused team with shared ideals for the organisation's goals. You should be comfortable working autonomously yet be open to discussion, feedback and guidance from team leads. Cultural sensitivity and awareness are key. A willingness to travel globally is required. Our offerLocated in the centre of Basel, our staff has access to state-of-the-art facilities and flexible work arrangements; partial home office is required.Working level: 80-100% Type of contract: Staff (open-ended)Start date:  September 2024 Application and selection processInterested qualified candidates submit their complete application (CV and motivation letter) to cinfo no later than 6 May 2024 via the blue "apply" button below. If you have further questions, please contact recruitment@cinfo.ch. First round of interviews: 3rd week of May Candidates preferably have or can easily obtain a work permit for Switzerland. 

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11/04/2024