Job Opportunity at NMB, Bank Teller

BANK TELLER – NORTHERN ZONE POSITION
Bank Teller – Northern Zone
The incumbent that we are looking for will be responsible to collect deposits in form of cash and cheques and to pay out cash to customers promptly and cross sell NMB products efficiently.
Core Responsibilities:

Ensure that daily cash summaries are checked and day’s cash transactions are properly in line with set performance targets.
Count cash deposited (accurately) and ensure that it is correctly entered in the computer system or manual ledger.
Ensure that cash, withdrawal forms or cheques presented are always paid to customers strictly in line with established procedures.
Ensure that collected cash calculations are correct, and withdrawal forms and cheques presented are accurate.
Manage the supply of cash by ensuring withdrawing cash from the strong room at the start of the business and ensure that it is deposited back in the strong room at the end of the business.
Attend customers’ queries, fast, with confidence whenever asked.
Ensure high level of customer service.
Up and cross sell NMB Plc products.
Seek approval from supervisor on payments that exceed his/her specified limit.
Report any fraudulent behaviour to the supervisor.
Ensure that government cheque and other cheques presented by customers to the supervisor for special clearance with BOT or other banks are timely attended.
Perform other duties as directed or assigned by his/her superior.
Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:
Must be a holder of University Degree/ Advanced Diploma or Diploma holder (with two years working experience in financial institutions).
Computer literate with skills in Word-processing and Spreadsheets.
Able to display a high level of attention to details and skills in interviewing clients to assess their integrity.
Able to communicate very well in both English and Kiswahili.
Creative, innovative and honest.
Able and willing to work in challenging environments across NMB network.
Able to work under pressure with minimum supervision.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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Job Opportunity at Stanbic Bank , Head of Business Banking

HEAD,BUSINESS BANKING POSITION
Manages the Businessbanking segment in the country. Operates across the Commercial, SME,Trade,Vehicle & Asset Fiancing (VAF) as well as Agricultural Banking propositions.
To lead role on behalf of the Business Banking in the country to establish and promote synergies and integration across Business Units to ensure the efficiencies and economies of scale to achieve business objectives and competitive advantages.
Job Purpose
The head of Business Banking in country is responsible for setting customer strategy in country as well as the tactical execution of these strategies.
Support the country Director PBB by optimising the delivery of Business Banking strategies for all Business Banking segments ensuring that customer value propositions are operationalised and Business Banking targets (sales and financial) are achieved.
Developing and ensuring that customer value propositions are locally relevant, which includes segmentation criteria. Thereafter Influencing, facilitating and supporting the delivery of all Business Banking value propositions by developing and championing the consistent implementation of effective operating structures and best practices throughout the country.
Integrating and aligning Business, Segment and Human Resources (HR) management platforms in the country to ensure shared accountability for sustainable business growth and employee/ customer retention.
Plays a key role in identifying and developing product solutions.
Sets business banking budgets across all segments. This will require strong matrix management capabilities for all segments.
The Head of Business Banking need not retain line accountability for all business banking staff, however he/she retains functional accountability for the overall performance of the business banking portfolio. To optimise and grow market potential to realise business growth, by leveraging off relationships and resources.
Acts as the custodian of Business Banking in country and is accountable for the overall performance of Business banking (Financial, Sales, Service, Credit, Risk and Compliance)
The head of business banking provides the PBB head with a monthly report on business banking performance, including the following, financial results (balance sheet and income statement), sales, credit, service, HR, compliance.
Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities
Value Proposition Implementation:
The head of business banking is the custodian of all business banking CVP’s Segments and is responsible for the consistent implementation of business banking strategy in country.
Operationalise the strategic objectives of the various business segment
Supporting Regional Managers and Branch Management in the operationalising of strategic objectives of all the segments as well as communicating and implementing the Segment Initiatives.
Ongoing management and alignment of the Customer Value Propositions.
Build the necessary relationships and networks to ensure optimum delivery of the CVP’s. i.e. with Regional managers, PBB director, Credit, Private bank, VAF, CIB / Global market sales and other Business Partners and stakeholders.
Guiding and influencing the structuring of portfolios.
Supporting Line in the migration and re-alignment of portfolios to ensure, on an ongoing basis, the consistent application of the Value propositions in the country.
Review alignment of portfolio structures, on an ongoing basis.
Develop, enhance and analyse MIS platforms to provide relevant performance and local market data for planning, profitability and performance management purposes.
Supporting the attainment of business banking sales targets in terms of volume and value growth whilst also ensuring continued and sustained growth of contribution and profitability.
Supporting Country and Segment in measuring, tracking and managing sales targets and budgets for Commercial and SME segments.
Forging business partnerships with Business and Personal market stakeholders in the Country, to leverage the interplay between Business and Personal Banking for optimal growth and retention.
Influencing and facilitating relationships in all segments.
Contributing significantly to the development of sales and service best practices and consistent operating structures for Business Banking, for roll out across the country.
Supporting the implementation of best practices in the country.
Profitable growth in Business Banking
Accountable for Business Banking income statement and balance sheet
Have a good knowledge of the business banking market in country. Specific emphasis is to be placed on quantifying our existing market share and developing strategies to increase business banking market share.
Regularly update a swot analysis of business banking, with specific emphasis on understanding our own key differentiators vs those of the competitors.
Formulate, drive, measure and manage the implementation of a sales performance strategy for Business Banking – across all segments to grow new business and share of wallet of existing customers.
Ensure appropriate engagement with regional and branch managers to ensure alignment of sales and service strategies.
Participate in setting sales and service targets across all business banking segments, Comercial, SME and specialized banking i.e Agriculture
Prepare financial budgets/ forecasts in line with strategic objectives, business/ operational risk, socio-political and economic market forces (PESTEL),
Implement and control the pricing tactics and parameters for business banking in line with pricing policy and financial targets.
Report on overall business banking performance against targets, sales, service, financial performance, compliance, credit, risk etc
Measure, track and manage sales targets and budgets for the Business Banking
Leverage sales growth tactics and targets in collaboration with business partners in the Area e.g. Regional Managers, Executive and Private Banking, Vehicle and Asset Finance; Electronic Banking; SBIB, CIB and Global market sales.
Develop and implement sales and marketing best practices in support of the respective business banking value propositions and customer expectations.
Implement processes to monitor portfolio capacity.
Provide guidance, promote, sell and structure a wide and diverse range of financial solutions customised to best meet the financial needs of business banking customers.
Identify opportunities to migrate top-end relationships. SME to Commercial, Commercial to CIB
Engage with CIB to develop migration strategies, and manage migration of CIB relationships to expert segment.
Review segmentation regularly to ensure that portfolios are appropriately managed and accounts are migrated where appropriate. Manages the balance between number of accounts and portfolio profitability.
Delivery of the People Strategy
Supporting management with the profiling, aligning and allocation of staff to sub-segments and roles, using the competency framework.
Supporting talent management in collaboration with HR and branch and regional managers by building and maintaining a skills database for key Business Banking roles in the province.
Supporting the country and regional managers with selection, succession planning and career path opportunities.
Supporting the country and engaging regional managers in the measurement of people and performance contribution.
Facilitating a culture of performance excellence by creating a remedial process for addressing and improving poor performance.
People Management – ensuring that development gaps are identified and the appropriate L+D plans are implemented across the segment in Country.
Building a skills database of all segment relationship managers in the country through the People Profiling Exercise
Supporting the country and regional managers in establishing and driving the delivery of business Banking education and development platforms to bridge skills gaps.
Supporting line management in determining Business Banking Training & Development plans for their teams.
Upskilling Business Banking staff and regional managers regarding the Business model – sales, service and credit.

Change Management
Facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change in the country.
Translating the change effort into day-to-day activities; guiding and motivating others to take action supporting the change.
Communicating the importance of change (using a variety of communication methods) on an ongoing basis through frequent visits to business suites and branches.
Addressing resistance to change and helping staff overcome resistance to change through empathy.
Facilitating the alignment and adjustment of operational systems and processes to support change in a way that reduces complexities, paradoxes and contradictions.
Modeling the change by taking action, making decisions and shaping country Business Banking priorities to reflect the new focus.
Recognising and rewarding staff whose actions support the change effort.
Customer Service Excellence
Ensure that business banking service targets are consistently achieved.
Providing input into the establishment, execution and control of customer complaint resolution procedures in the country.
Monitoring and identifying complaint trends and establishing procedures to address problems and service gaps.
Providing support in servicing and retaining top clients.
Establishing, monitoring and managing (in collaboration with strategic business partners) service level agreements, standards and turnaround times for the country in line with value proposition requirements.
Influencing the basket of products and solutions offered across the Business Banking sub segments.
Lending and Risk Management
Facilitating a sound working partnership between Retail Credit and Business Banking to stimulate business growth without compromising risk and the quality of lending.
Arbitrating and/or motivating credit decisions in need and helping management to explore alternatives.
Ensuring that skills gaps at all levels are identified and appropriate actions taken to Up – skill staff regarding lending.
Accountability for the overall business banking lending portfolio (Commercial and SME) – Joint accountability and engagement with Head of Commercial and SME
Close co-operation between the Head of Business Banking and the Head of Credit to pro-actively manage the business banking credit portfolio.
Particular emphasis on account management ie reducing excesses, unlimited overdrawn accounts and overdue reviews in all segments.
Compliance with Legislation
Supporting the implementation and monitoring of the appropriate local financial legislation.
Ensuring appropriate levels of compliance maintained with respect to Stanbic requirements.
Preferred Qualification and Experience
Degree plus approximately 8-10 years’ general banking experience of which 2-3 years need to have been in a Centre Manager role within the commercial market.
Advanced experience and knowledge in Credit and Compliance Matters
Experience in dealing with Business Customers at all levels
Significant people management experience – leading teams and motivating people
Advanced product knowledge including specialised products and financial structures
Experience in negotiation skills and conflict handling
Knowledge/Technical Skills/Expertise
Relevant business related tertiary qualification is a pre-requisite
Relevant post-graduate studies e.g. MBA, AEP is an advantage
Leadership and Management skills training e.g. MDP, Leadership Development Programme is a pre-requisite
Strong Change Management skills and an understanding of change management models.
A conceptual understanding of business economics and the current business economic environment.
An solid understanding of different industry sectors and sector risk profiles/ trends
Advanced knowledge of Managing Local Market (MLM) Sales principles and practices to optimise retention and growth within the Centre.
Strong negotiation and conflict management skills to create a cooperative and collaborative working environment.
Thorough knowledge and understanding of all Business
Banking and Group Company product/ service offerings.
Strategic planning models, principles and practices, including market segmentation models/ theory.
International and local Sales & Service Delivery benchmarks and standards.
Financial Acumen:
Financial Modelling capability
Activity based costing
Financial analysis (evaluating and identifying trends)
Complex cashflow cycles (industry/ sector specific)
Advanced and practical knowledge and understanding of Credit principles and practices.
A seasoned knowledge of the terms and conditions of multiple legal entities/ company structures operating in the commercial market and the legislative restrictions & requirements governing these.
Sound understanding of current taxation laws.
A good knowledge of the Companies Act and local financial legislative requirements.
A good knowledge of Business Banking transactional administration processes and procedures.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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Public Health Officer (Turkey), Gaziantep, Turkey

• Organization: WHO - World Health Organization
• Country: Turkey
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Closing date: Sunday, 4 September 2016

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The mission of WHO is the attainment by all peoples of the highest possible level of health.
Vacancy Notice No: EURO/16/TASR112
Title: Public Health Officer (Turkey)
Grade: NO-C
Contract type: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Duration of contract: 6 months (

• see under additional information)

Date: 19 August 2016
Application Deadline: 4 September 2016
Duty Station: Gaziantep, Turkey
Organization unit: EU Europe (EU) /
EURO Europe Regional Office (EU/RGO)
WHO Country Office in Turkey - EU/DCE Division of Communicable Diseases, Health Security and Environment
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME :
To provide technical and expert support to the Emergency Health Coordinator in Gaziantep in the planning, formulation and implementation of strategies and work plans for WHO's overall emergency response operation, supporting a concerted approach of WHO in all areas and at all levels in the emergency response operations, To promote and foster effective collaboration with partners; assisting in the identification of needs and funding gaps and consolidating strategies aimed at strengthening WHO emergency response capacity in Gaziantep.
Description of duties:
With guidance from the Emergency Coordinator in Gaziantep and the Head of WHO Office in Turkey, in close collaboration with the local and national health authorities, and in line with the WHO Emergency Response Framework (ERF), the incumbent
facilitates the coordination of WHO's emergency response activities at country and local level. This requires extensive contacts with a broad range of staff and partners, in particular leading and motivating staff and experts, building dynamic and efficient
teams to bolster WHO's emergency response operations. It also involves extensive and regular contacts with officials and representatives from UN agencies, international, governmental and non-governmental organizations and institutions to provide technical advice and expertise.
Summary of assigned duties:

• Facilitate the planning and formulation of strategies and work plans for WHO emergency response operations in southern Turkey ensuring close coordination with the local and national health authorities, other stakeholders in health and coordinating entities (AFAD).
• Facilitate the implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of the response operations in southern Turkey, ensuring close coordination and smooth functioning between the operational and technical/programmatic components, and clear lines of communications with the WCO in Ankara and the Regional Office in Copenhagen, taking corrective actions as necessary and drawing/documenting lessons to be learnt.
• Support the expansion of the national coordination mechanisms to ensure the concerted approach of WHO in all areas of the emergency response operations, especially the outbreak response, as well as facilitate collaboration with a broad range of UN Agencies, international, governmental and non-governmental organizations/institutions and donor representatives. To support the Emergency coordinator in identifying gaps in the delivery of health services or emergency interventions, recommending

appropriate actions and innovative approaches to improve the situation; and to analyze existing coordination mechanisms,
designing and recommending improvements.

• Provide technical advice to other agencies and partners, with emphasis on the coordination and consolidation of health sector activities at the national level in support of the field operations in southern Turkey.
• Support the Ministry of Health in developing, implementing, evaluating national health systems strengthening and crisis preparedness and response strategies at national and local levels by updating, reviewing and adapting relevant guidelines,

materials and tools, and in performing training needs assessments, organizing and implementing training activities.

• Other activities as requested by the supervisors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Essential: University degree in medicine, public health, disaster management, social sciences or related field.
Desirable: Advanced degree or studies in medicine, public health management or public administration; training in diseases
management or a related subject.
WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an accredited institution.
Skills:
Demonstrated knowledge of response operations and their implementation in emergencies as related to public health,
complemented by demonstrated ability to identify and manage difficult situations. Excellent skills in the monitoring and analysis of
emergency situations and ability to work under pressure. Proven ability to communicate effectively. Tact, discretion and ability to
promote consensus.
Other Skills (e.g. IT):
Computer literacy. Excellent presentation skills.
Competencies required:
See WHO Global Competencies model at http://www.who.int/employment/competencies/en/

• Building and promoting partnerships across the Organization and beyond.
• Ensuring the effective use of resources (managerial)
• Respecting and promoting individual and cultural differences
• Communicating in a credible and effective way

Experience:
Essential: At least five years of national work experience in the field of management of public health programmes/systems, including emergency and humanitarian response, with emphasis on management and capacity building. Experience in developing and promoting collaborative partnerships and/or experience in emergency stricken countries.
Desirable: Experience in or sound knowledge of WHO mandate and goals in emergency risk and crisis management or experience in UN organizations / agencies, international institutions or NGOs.
Languages:
Essential: Excellent knowledge of English and national language.
Additional Information:
This is a National Professional Officer position. Therefore, only applications from nationals of TURKEY will be accepted. Applicants who are not nationals of TURKEY will not be considered. Please REFRAIN from applying if you are not a national of TURKEY.
(*) Extension of appointment is subject to a) satisfactory performance, b) continued need for the function, and c) availability of funds.
Similar positions at the same grade may be filled using this vacancy notice.
Long-listed candidates may be contacted to sit a written test or presentation prior to final short-listing. This does not preclude a written test or presentation prior to final interview.
In the event that your candidature is retained for an interview, you will be required to provide, in advance, a scanned copy of the degree(s)/diploma(s)/certificate(s) required for this position. WHO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed through the link: http://www.whed.net/. Some professional certificates may not appear in the WHED and these will be reviewed individually.
Monthly salary: (Net of tax)
New Turkish Lira 14,839 at single rate at single rate New Turkish Lira 152 pr child up to 6 children with primary dependants
This vacancy notice may be used to fill other similar positions at the same grade level.
Online applications are strongly encouraged to enable WHO to store your profile in a permanent database. Please visit WHO's e-Recruitment website at: www.who.int/employment. The system provides instructions for online application procedures.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online as soon as possible after the vacancy has been posted and well before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
WHO is committed to workforce diversity.
Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to WHO Staff Regulations, Staff Rules and Manual. Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.
To apply off-line, please read further instructions here
WHO has a smoke-free environment and does not recruit smokers or users of any form of tobacco.

Research Economics Specialist/ Senior Specialist, Washington DC

• Organization: IDB - Inter-American Development Bank
• Country: United States
• City: Washington
• Office: IDB Washington
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Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) | 1300 New York Avenue, N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20577, USA | Tel: (202) 623-1000 | Fax: (202) 623-3096

Closing date: Friday, 26 August 2016

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Research Economist Sr. Specialist/Specialist
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the largest source of financing for development in Latin America and the Caribbean, is looking to identify and interview Ph.D.-level economists to work in its Research Department (RES) or other areas of the Bank. The search will be for a Specialist/Sr. Specialist. We are looking to interview research economists specialized in macroeconomics and public economics including taxation and international finance but we are also interested in receiving applications from all areas of economics.
RES economists pursue analytical work that informs the Bank regarding development challenges and appropriate policy responses and improves the effectiveness and relevance of the Bank's operations in its member countries. They also publish regularly in academic journals.
Key Responsibilities

• Conducts economic research, identifying particular challenges and issues, applying theoretical and/or empirical economic analysis and developing policy recommendations.
• Contributes to the development of new or revised tools and methodologies of economic analysis.
• Participates in the conception, organization and publication of the annual Latin American and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report and the flagship publication known as the Development in the Americas, by leveraging internal and external resources and addressing new research issues to encourage policy discussions and enhance the visibility and impact of the Bank.
• Presents research to academic and non-academic audiences and refines research papers in the light of comments for eventual publication in refereed journals.
• Coordinates and/or reviews and evaluates the academic work of outside researchers (consultants and research institutions hired through the IDB's Latin American Research Network or otherwise), ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality.
• Develops networks for disseminating research findings, promoting cooperative research initiatives, and discussing policy issues within and outside the Bank.
• May work as a member of a multidisciplinary team and coordinates work within and beyond the department.
• Provides technical guidance to more junior staff.
• Coaches and mentors others.
• Education: Ph.D. in Economics (completed at the time of appointment).
• Experience: Ph.D. graduates with at least five years of relevant experience. We are considering future Ph.D. graduates as well as those who have recently graduated. Years worked during the Ph.D. may count as relevant experience. We expect the successful candidate to possess: (1) strong technical skills; (2) a record of—or good prospects for—high-quality original research in peer-reviewed journals; and (3) ability to communicate technical knowledge and expertise to a wide range of potential audiences. Preference will be given to candidates who combine a strong academic profile with an interest in policy and who have worked on topics relevant to development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Language: A good working knowledge of at least two official Bank languages (English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish).
• Nationality: Candidates must be a national of one of the IDB's member countries.

Technical Competencies

• Economic Analysis and Research: Demonstrates a command of economic theory and empirical analysis and the ability to design, conduct and evaluate economic research.
• Results Management: Critically analyzes and validates the economic data, assumptions, and design underlying IDB projects and programs, and ensures their efficient and successful coordination, implementation and evaluation.
• Knowledge Management and Dissemination: Effectively disseminates research findings and provides advice on economic trends and development needs.
• Relationship Management: Develops ongoing relationships with government counterparts, internal stakeholders, academia, and relevant third parties to better inform IDB priorities and the formulation of sound economic strategy and approaches.
• Country/Sector Knowledge: Understands the main development challenges and policies of countries and/or sectors and the implications for IDB country and/or sector strategies and programs.
• Alignment and Coordination: Aligns efforts across the matrix organization to promote a unified and service oriented approach to clients.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration, Teamwork and Inclusion: Works cooperatively with others independent of background (e.g., gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, background, perspective) or organizational role, and takes a team-based and inclusive approach to projects and decision making.
• Innovation and Creativity: Develops imaginative ideas and solutions through creativity, experimentation and critical thinking.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates effectively and leverages relationships and strategies to influence others.
• Client Focus: Understands client needs and provides services that meet their expectations for quality and performance; meets the Bank's expectations for ethical behavior.

Selection Process
When applying online, a cover letter, CV and job market paper must be submitted along with the application. At the same time, three academic reference letters must be emailed to research@iadb.org.
Please note that applications will not be considered complete until all the information has been received.
The IDB offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.
The IDB is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in employment. We embrace diversity on the basis of gender, age, education, national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and HIV/AIDs status. We encourage women, Afro-descendants and persons of indigenous origins to apply.

Programme Assistant, Berlin, Germany

• Organization: UNICEF - United Nations Children's Fund
• Country: Germany
• City: Berlin
• Grade: G-5
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Closing date: Friday, 26 August 2016

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Job no: 498656
Work type: Temporary Appointment
Location: Germany
Categories: Support: Programme
If you are a committed, creative professional and are passionate about making a lasting difference for children, the world's leading children's rights organization would like to hear from you.
For 70 years, UNICEF has been working on the ground in 190 countries and territories to promote children's survival, protection and development. The world's largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, UNICEF supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. UNICEF is funded entirely by the voluntary contributions of individuals, businesses, foundations and governments.
Please note that we are only seeking German Nationals who are fluent in German and English.
Organizational Context and Purpose for the job
The fundamental mission of UNICEF is to promote the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything the organization does — in programs, in advocacy and in operations. The equity strategy, emphasizing the most disadvantaged and excluded children and families, translates this commitment to children's rights into action. For UNICEF, equity means that all children have an opportunity to survive, develop and reach their full potential, without discrimination, bias or favoritism. To the degree that any child has an unequal chance in life — in its social, political, economic, civic and cultural dimensions — her or his rights are violated. There is growing evidence that investing in the health, education and protection of a society's most disadvantaged citizens — addressing inequity — not only will give all children the opportunity to fulfill their potential but also will lead to sustained growth and stability of countries. This is why the focus on equity is so vital. It accelerates progress towards realizing the human rights of all children, which is the universal mandate of UNICEF, as outlined by the Convention on the Rights of the Child, while also supporting the equitable development of nations.
Purpose for the job
The programme assistant supports the respective section through providing a range of procedural, administrative, operational support in developing, implementing, executing and monitoring their country programme, ensuring timely and effective delivery that is consistent with UNICEF rules and regulations. The TA position will report to the Country Coordinator, P5, Germany.
III. Key functions, accountabilities and related duties/tasks
Summary of key functions/accountabilities
Support to programme development, planning and execution.
Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results
Support in resource mobilization
Support in knowledge management and capacity building
1. Support to programme development, planning and execution.

• Compiles data and information on subject matters relevant to the work of the section to facilitate preparation of reports, working papers, and presentations.
• Prepares and maintains records pertaining to programme planning and development for his/her respective section.
• Carries out transactions in VISION ensuring programme results, activities and programme coding are as per annual work plans (AWPs), and makes amendments and alterations as per section revisions when necessary.
• Arranges meetings, workshops and training courses pertaining to programme development, and provides support in making the necessary logistical arrangements.
• Following up on supply issues to ensure supplies for programme implementation are delivered in a timely and accurate manner.

2. Support to monitoring and reporting of programme results

• Provides support on budget revision/preparation, implementation status, determination position of funding utilization, operational, and financial closure.
• Monitors budgets and financial expenditures of the country office, ensuring compliance with UNICEF rules and regulations, keeping supervisor informed and advised on actions for decision/follow up.
• Conducting spot checks to implementing Partners
• Prepares and maintains records, documents and control plans for the monitoring of project/programme implementation.

3. Support in resource mobilization

• Compiles and organizes information and data pertaining to donors (both current and potential).
• Compiles and organizes data and information to assist in the preparation of periodic or ad-hoc financial reports relating to country office and donors to support the office in optimizing use of programme funds. Carries out transactions in VISION pertaining to grants for his/her section such as registering grant allotments and tracking expiring programme grants.
• Supports the processing of contracts for consultants and external partners pertaining to the section.

4. Support in Knowledge Management and capacity building

• Gathers and shares information as needed in support of improving the processes and daily operations of the country office.
• Supports capacity development activities related to performance monitoring, programme development, and related internal UNICEF systems/tools by drafting necessary correspondence, compiling data reports and maintaining relevant records.

Impact of Results
The efficiency and effectiveness of support provided by the programme assistant to the development, implementation and monitoring of programs/projects facilitates the delivery of concrete and sustainable results for the country office, which in turn enhances the offices and UNICEF's capacity in helping the most vulnerable women and children.
Competencies and level of proficiency required (based on UNICEF Professional Competency Profiles)
Core Values

• Commitment
• Diversity and inclusion
• Integrity

Core competencies

• Communication (I)
• Working with people (II)
• Drive for results (I)

Functional Competencies:

• Analyzing (I)
• Learning & Researching (I)
• Planning and organizing (I)
• Following Instructions and Procedures (I)

Recruitment Qualifications
Education

• Completion of secondary education, preferably supplemented by technical or university courses related to the work of the organization.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative or clerical work experience is required.

Language Requirements

• Fluency in English and German required.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of our organisation.

Research Economics Lead Specialist/ Senior Specialist, Washington DC

• Organization: IDB - Inter-American Development Bank
• Country: United States
• City: Washington
• Office: IDB Washington
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Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) | 1300 New York Avenue, N.W. | Washington, D.C. 20577, USA | Tel: (202) 623-1000 | Fax: (202) 623-3096

Closing date: Friday, 26 August 2016

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Research Economist Lead Specialist/Sr. Specialist
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the largest source of financing for development in Latin America and the Caribbean, is looking to identify and interview Ph.D.-level economists to work in its Research Department (RES) or other areas of the Bank. The search will be for a Lead/Sr. Specialist. We are looking to interview research economists in the fields of macroeconomics and public economics including taxation and international finance although we are also interested in receiving applications from all areas of economics.
Economists in RES pursue policy-related analytical work that informs the Bank regarding development challenges and appropriate policy responses and improves the effectiveness and relevance of the Bank's operations in its member countries. They also publish regularly in academic journals.
Key Responsibilities

• Participates in providing direction to the department's research agenda.
• Leads and conducts economic research, identifying particular challenges and issues, applying theoretical and/or empirical economic analysis and developing policy recommendations.
• Leads and/or participates in the conception, organization and publication of Bank publications such as the annual Latin American and Caribbean Macroeconomic Report and the flagship of the Bank known as Development in the Americas, leveraging internal and external resources and addressing new research issues to encourage policy discussions and enhance the visibility and impact of the Bank.
• Coordinates and/or reviews and evaluates the academic work of outside researchers (consultants and research institutions hired through the IDB's Latin American Research Network or otherwise), ensuring that they meet the highest standards of quality.
• Presents research to academic and non-academic audiences to refine analytical papers for eventual publication.
• Builds, coordinates and leverages networks for disseminating research findings, promoting cooperative research initiatives, and discussing policy issues within and outside the Bank.
• Provides technical guidance, coaching and mentoring to more junior staff.
• Oversees deliverables of more junior staff
• Education: Ph.D. in Economics completed at the time of appointment.
• Experience: Ph.D. graduates with at least six years of relevant experience. Years worked during the Ph.D. may count as relevant experience. We expect the successful candidate to possess: (1) strong technical skills; (2) a record of—or good prospects for—high-quality original research in peer-reviewed journals; and (3) ability to communicate technical knowledge and expertise to a wide range of potential audiences. Preference will be given to candidates who combine a strong academic profile with an interest in policy and who have worked on topics relevant to development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
• Language: Fluent in at least two official Bank languages (English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish).
• Nationality: Candidates must be a national of one of the IDB's member countries.

Technical Competencies

• Economic Analysis and Research: Demonstrates a command of statistics, econometrics and economic theory, and the ability to design, conduct and evaluate economic research.
• Results Management: Critically analyzes and validates the economic data, assumptions, and design underlying IDB projects and programs, and ensures their efficient and successful coordination, implementation and evaluation.
• Knowledge Management and Dissemination: Effectively disseminates research findings and provides advice on economic trends and development needs.
• Relationship Management: Develops ongoing relationships with government counterparts, internal stakeholders, academia, and relevant third parties to better inform IDB priorities and the formulation of sound economic strategy and approaches.
• Country/Sector Knowledge: Understands the main development challenges and policies of countries and/or sectors and the implications for IDB country and/or sector strategies and programs.
• Alignment and Coordination: Aligns efforts across the matrix organization to promote a unified and service oriented approach to clients.

Core Competencies

• Collaboration, Teamwork and Inclusion: Works cooperatively with others independent of background (e.g., gender, ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, background, perspective) or organizational role, and takes a team-based and inclusive approach to projects and decision making.
• Innovation and Creativity: Develops imaginative ideas and solutions through creativity, experimentation and critical thinking.
• Communication and Influence: Communicates effectively and leverages relationships and strategies to influence others.
• Client Focus: Understands client needs and provides services that meet their expectations for quality and performance; meets the Bank's expectations for ethical behavior.

Selection Process
When applying online, a cover letter, CV and job market paper must be submitted along with the application. At the same time, three academic reference letters must be emailed to research@iadb.org.
Please note that applications will not be considered complete until all the information has been received.
The IDB offers a competitive benefits and compensation package.
The IDB is committed to diversity and inclusion and to providing equal opportunities in employment. We embrace diversity on the basis of gender, age, education, national origin, ethnic origin, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and HIV/AIDs status. We encourage women, Afro-descendants and persons of indigenous origins to apply.

IT Officer, Client Change Management, Washington

• Organization: World Bank
• Country: United States
• City: Washington
• Office: World Bank HQ Washington
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The World Bank | 1818 H St NW | Washington, DC 20006 | Tel: (202) 473-1000

Closing date: Monday, 12 September 2016

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• Location Washington, DC
• Recruitment Type Local Hire
• Language Requirement English [Essential]
• Closing Date 12-Sep-2016

Background / General description
Innovation and partnership bond the five institutions of the World Bank Group (WBG): the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), which together form the World Bank; the International Finance Corporation (IFC); the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA); and the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries. It uses financial resources and extensive experience to help our client countries to reduce poverty, increase economic growth, and improve quality of life. To ensure that countries can access the best global expertise and help generate cutting-edge knowledge, the World Bank Group is constantly seeking to improve the way it works. Key priorities include delivering measurable results, promoting openness and transparency in development, and improving access to development information and data.
Information and Technology Solutions (ITS) enables the WBG to achieve its mission of ending extreme poverty by 2030 and boosting shared prosperity in a sustainable manner by delivering transformative information and technologies to its staff working in over 130 client countries. ITS services range from: establishing the infrastructure to reach and connect staff and development stakeholders; providing the devices and agile technology and information applications to facilitate the science of delivery through decentralized services; creating and maintaining tools to integrate information across the World Bank Group, the clients we serve and the countries where we operate; and delivering the computing power staff need to analyze development challenges and identify solutions. The ITS business model combines dedicated business solutions centers that provide services tailored to specific World Bank Group business needs and shared services that provide infrastructure, applications and platforms for the entire Group. ITS is one of three VPUs that have been brought together as the World Bank Group Integrated Services (WBGIS), to provide enhanced corporate core services and enable the institution to operate as one strategic and coordinated entity.
The ITS Communications and Outreach Team, reporting to the Senior Manager, ITSLM guides and delivers the communications for the WBG CIO, provides strategic communications advice and support to ITS shared services and lines of business units, and carries out internal communications within ITS. In addition, the Communications and Outreach Team provides overall communications standards and processes, style and visual identity guidelines, and platforms for communicating such as newsletters and websites. ITSCN is currently building capacity for IT client change management.
ITSCN provides IT Client Change Management advisory and services in support of technology initiatives and projects. These initiatives can be led by IT or a business sponsor unit. The IT Client Change Management services focus on the people side of change and cover creating and implementing client engagement plans that drive adoption, minimize end-user resistance and maximize engagement and return on IT investment.
The Candidate is an independent contributor and IT client change management professional, supporting the execution of client engagement, client change management process and change communications in support of IT service or product rollout.
Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 3 year term appointment.
Duties and Accountabilities
The IT Officer, Client Change Management plays a key role in ensuring that technology change initiatives meet program objectives (on time and on-budget) by increasing employee adoption and usage. This person will work closely with IT project teams and leaders, and focus on the people side of change. She/he will be primarily responsible for designing and executing IT client change management and change communications strategies that optimize staff engagement and minimize resistance.
The IT Officer, Client Change Management will be a member of the ITS Communications and Outreach (ITSCN) team. The individual will be responsible for providing client change management and change communications advisory and support for ITS Operations and Corporate (ITSOC) department, including the CIO.
Key responsibilities include

• Create and implement effective client change management strategies and plans to support the technology change initiatives. These include the launch of new technology solutions and services and/or changes in processes that impact WBG staff at large or specific stakeholders within the organization.
• Work with ITS Management, Leadership and project teams in integrating client change management activities into the overall project plan and project budgets.
• Apply a structured client change management approach.
• Identify potential change risks and anticipated resistance points, and develop targeted stakeholder plans to mitigate and address concerns.
• Conduct change impact and change readiness assessments, evaluating results and presenting findings in an easy-to-understand and logical manner.
• Create and implement a customized set of plans for moving the change forward, including communications and marketing plans, sponsor roadmap (where applicable), and resistance management plans.
• Produce change communications tactics including campaigns, emails, Q&As, newsletter content, talking points, toolkits, blogs, feature stories, etc.
• Partner with key stakeholders across ITS, the business sponsor teams in the WBG, and with partners externally to execute the client change management plans. Relevant partners include ITSOC project teams and leadership, ITS learning, ITS client services and help desk, WBG External and Corporate Relations (ECR), WBG Internal Communications, and business sponsor teams incl. OPCS.
• Create capacity for implementation, as needed, including brokering client change management and change communications services with internal and external vendors and through other short-term resources.
• Put in place and utilize measurement systems (e.g. surveys and focus groups) to track utilization, adoption, and proficiency of employee changes as well as assess the effectiveness of client change communications and change management strategy.
• Provide coaching, guidance and support to less experienced staff and to other short term staff (e.g. consultants).
• Demonstrate unique interest in technology and how it can add value to the World Bank Group and its work, using information from traditional and non-traditional sources from both inside and outside the WBG.
• Develop effective working relationships with key internal constituencies, including WBG Internal Communications Steering Committee colleagues, External and Corporate Relations (ECR), ITS management, IT teams across the WBG and staff.
• Work independently on routine tasks and programs, but seek guidance from his/her supervisor and peers as needed on moderately complex projects/issues.

Selection Criteria

• Master's degree (communications, organizational development, information management, public affairs or other related field) with 5 years of relevant experience or bachelor's degree in (communications, organizational development, information management, public affairs or other related field) with a minimum of 7 years relevant experience.
• Experienced in implementing effective change management and change communications campaigns, including good understanding of change management and change communications approaches, tools and methodologies. Experience in technology change rollouts. Knowledge of existing change management approaches, e.g. ADKAR, a plus.
• Proven experience in conducting change and stakeholder assessments.
• A solid understanding of how people go through a change and the change process.
• Excellent writing skills for producing different types of write-ups including strategy, reports, web, email and print.
• Familiarity with software development concepts, terminology and technical solutions (platforms, languages, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong organizational, research and analytical skills. High attention to detail.
• Excellent English skills, including verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to multi-task and operate effectively in a matrix management and high-pressure environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with internal/external partners in a multicultural environment. Ability to develop solid relationships with key stakeholders and build productive partnerships.
• Ability to liaise with and manage external vendors (e.g. graphics design firms) to produce high quality communications products.
• Demonstrated willingness to provide help, assistance and support to members of the team.
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with diverse internal and external stakeholder groups and individuals.
• Interest in or enthusiasm around working with technology rollouts.
• Proven, consistent dedication to excellence and consummate attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with World Bank operations preferred.

Competencies: Job Specific Competencies: Organizational Change Management
Understands client change management methodologies and approaches in order to design and implement a change management strategy and plan. Applies these practices coherently in projects. Understands the people side of any change initiative - whether technology, process or organizational change.

• Develops and executes an entire client change management strategy and takes a lead coordinator role in the implementation of the different plans, including change communications, sponsorship, stakeholder engagement, learning & development, measurement and benefit realization.
• Documents status, risks, timelines, and activities and maintains communications with relevant stakeholders.
• Procures and allocates resources (people, funding, services).
• Defines and communicates change management team roles and responsibilities.
• Utilizes a moderate degree of risk in projects, suggesting and assessing high-risk actions in a situation.

Change Assessment and Analysis

• Assesses, evaluates and anticipates an organization and its stakeholder's readiness, ability, and capacity for technology, organizational or process change. Reviews the overall change and how it will impact the organization.
• Develops change impact and organizational readiness assessments.
• Proposes changes to the project rollout schedule based on the change impact and organizational readiness assessments.
• Proposes improvements to the structured change management approach that is used to define the change, its impact on various stakeholders and the organization's capacity for change.

Change Communications

• Develops a change communications strategy that, when executed, ensures that the affected audiences are aware of and understand the change, including reasons for change;
• defines stakeholders including sponsors and affected audiences, key messages, change communication channels and the messaging frequency, feedback collection mechanisms, communication governance and review process.
• Designs and implements at times complex change communications strategies.
• Carefully considers the results of the change assessments and change analysis and applies those results coherently in the different strategies.
• Determines key change messages, maps out the affected audiences and stakeholders, designs different tactics, procures needed work and services from external vendors, and designs feedback collection mechanisms.

Stakeholder Analysis and Management

• Creates a stakeholder analysis and engagement strategy, including a sponsorship strategy. This includes identifying stakeholder attributes, those affected by the change and those with the ability to influence the outcome.
• Establishes roles within the change initiative. Works closely with the project teams and business sponsor teams.
• Responsible for the development of the analysis and engagement strategy.
• Designs and applies a standard format to be used in the analysis.
• Conducts a comprehensive analysis of the stakeholders identifying change management tactics and approaches for each stakeholder that can be used to maximize adoption of change and minimize resistance.
• Provides recommendations to the project teams and to business sponsor teams.

Reinforcement and Measurement

• Develops measurement and benefit realization strategy to define change success criteria and measures to monitor whether the change is achieving its expected benefits.
• Assesses whether the strategy used to drive the client engagement and change effort is effective.
• Develops, designs and delivers strategies to assess whether change is reaching the defined objectives and the change strategy is effective.
• Determines the objectives with the project and other stakeholder teams.
• Develops and leads others in delivering the measurement tactics.
• Conducts analysis on the results and leads the adjustments of strategy based on feedback.

Negotiation

• Develops win-win solutions with others.
• Devises counter-arguments, offers compromises while maintaining company objectives, remains assertive in face of conflict and reaches agreements that promote mutual interests, and maximize commitment.
• Conducts research and benchmarking in preparation for negotiations of significant impact and involving multiple parties.
• Defines and gains approval for appropriate terms of agreement.
• Plans the process and techniques that will maximize participation in reaching a commonly acceptable solution.
• Lobbies and obtains sponsorship and support from affected parties to an issue.
• Looks for ways that will increase likelihood of a win-win resolution.
• Identifies potential for compromise.

Risk Management

• Identifies risks and obstacles to plans. Defines scarcity and conflicts of resource needs, and potential constraints.
• Evaluates severity of identified risks and develops risk treatment plans (mitigate, accept, transfer, avoid etc.).
• Identifies potential risks and proposes risk treatment plans. Alerts others to potential risks in their areas of responsibility.
• Develops processes for monitoring for pre-identified risks.

Vendor and Alliance Management

• Creates relationships with vendor and/or alliance partners to ensure smooth workflow and meet external and internal client needs.
• Sets standards and monitors for improvements in shared accountabilities and capabilities.
• Coordinates effective workflows and processes with one or more vendor and/or alliance partners.
• Resolves routine and non-routine conflicts and performance issues. Tracks and reports on service satisfaction levels.
• Escalates operational failures as well as adverse trends in operational performance.

ITS Specific Competencies
Client Understanding and Advising
Strives to add value to clients in the business. This calls for understanding of the critical forces that shape clients' needs, both stated and unexpressed, and is demonstrated through taking action to pre-empt and respond to these needs in order to provide exceptional client service. It includes the ability to walk in the client's shoes, understanding situations from the client's perspective and finding ways to meet and exceed expectations. Maximum value is delivered to WBG through ensuring that others are kept informed, synergies are harnessed and cross-business working is encouraged.
Looks at issues from the client's perspective and advocates for clients within own area as well as urges others to focus on meeting client needs.
Works with others across the VPU to define client needs and develop the best approach to meet client needs (e.g., finds appropriate solutions and negotiates internally for needed resources and support). Helps clients understand complicated issues by describing the issue and solutions in a concise way that clients can easily understand.
Learning Orientation
Stays abreast of new and emerging technologies, processes, methodologies, and practices to ensure that the industry best practices are being applied in ways that supports the client's needs. Takes steps to increase knowledge, expertise and exposure to new and different ways of doing things.
Stays abreast of new trends and developments in own specialty area as well as what is occurring in the broader industry. Experiments with new approaches and alters normal procedures. Tracks developments in the field through readily available sources and by maintaining active involvement with relevant industry, user and vendor associations.
Sees the applicability of current or emerging technological solutions to current business needs.
Broad Business Thinking
Solicits information on enterprise direction, goals and industry competitive environment to determine how own area can add value to the organization and to clients. Makes decisions and recommendations clearly linked to the organization's strategy and financial goals, reflecting an awareness of external dynamics. Demonstrates awareness by providing clear explanations for actions taken relative to client requirements, needs, and industry trends. The thinking processes that underpin this ability are business-focused and flexible, serving not as an intellectual end in themselves, but rather as a means to shed new light on situations. Such thinking is applied to shape possible courses of action, and to bring insight, interpretation and clarity to issues which are often complex and ambiguous.
Maintains an in-depth understanding of the long term implications of decisions both for related areas within the VPU and the client's business.
Involves the key players in identifying operating needs, issues and immediate solutions.
Ensures that decisions are supported by relevant stakeholders and creates the business case for investment in process and enhancements. Sets clear explanations for the integration and alignment of services/solutions with business functions, focusing on the strategic value provided for area of responsibility within the client's business.

Communications and Media Officer

• Job Vacancy > Communications and Media Officer
  Location > Tanzania
  Position Type > Full Time
  Organization Type > NGO
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  The White Ribbon Alliance

Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2016

Communications and Media Officer POSITION DESCRIPTION:

From the Guardian,18th August 2016

WRATZ, which is an affiliate of the Global White Ribbon Alliance, is a coalition of individuals, NGOs, professional associations, government institutions, ministries, parliamentarians, and UN bodies, who are interested in making pregnancy safer. The WRATZ vision is a nation where the rights of all women and newborns to be safe before, during and after childbirth are upheld.
WRATZ has entered an exciting period of expanding operations in Tanzania in line with the 2016-2020
strategy. Among others things, WRATZ is promoting Social Accountability for Maternal Newborn Child and Adolescent Health in Tanzania. For this reason we are now seeking qualified, well-respected and ambitious candidates to apply for two new positions:


Post: Communications and Media Officer
Location: Dar es Salaam
The communication and Media officer has a job role to ensure strong, effective and inspiring media and other avenues of communications which are critical to the success of the project. The Communications and Media
Officer will take the lead role to ensure clear consistent and a high standard of messaging is delivered to a wide variety of internal and external audiences including politicians.

Qualification:•
Bachelor degree in Communications or Journalism
Experience: Three years working in project communications
Willingness to travel countrywide
 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

To apply, please email your two page CV and a one page Cover Letter through APPLY NOW below

Note: please include the position you are applying for in the subject line (title).
The closing date for applications is: end of day, Wednesday August 31, 2016

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