Programme Management Specialist – Online and workshop facilitator, Multiple positions
Job categories: Programme Management
Vacancy code: VA/2020/B5004/20130
Level: ICS-10
Department/office: NYSC, SDC, Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio
Duty station: Home based
Contract type: International ICA
Contract level: IICA-2
Duration: ASAP – 31 December 2020 (retainer contract)
Application period: 20-Jul-2020 to 17-Aug-2020
Deadline: 17 August 2020
Applications to vacancies must be received before midnight Copenhagen time (CET) on the closing date of the announcement.
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Background Information – Job-specific
UNOPS supports partners to build a better future by providing services that increase the efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability of peace building, humanitarian and development projects. Mandated as a central resource of the United Nations, UNOPS provides sustainable project management, procurement and infrastructure services to a wide range of governments, donors and United Nations organizations.
New York Service Cluster (NYSC) supports the United Nations Secretariat, as well as other New York-based United Nations organizations, bilateral and multilateral partners in the delivery of UNOPS mandate in project management, infrastructure management, and procurement management
Sustainable Development Cluster (SDC) supports diverse partners with their peacebuilding, humanitarian and development operations. It was formed by combining the following portfolios: Grants Management Services (GMS), UN Technology Support Services (UNTSS), Development and Special Initiatives Portfolio (DSIP) It provides Services to partners’ programmes that are designed, structured, and managed with a global perspective and primarily serving partners that are headquartered in New York. The SDC has a footprint of approximately 125 countries.
The Project “Peer-to-peer capacity-building training between young religious leaders and young media makers” is delivered under the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) Intercultural Engagement portfolio. This Project seeks to enhance the capacity of young religious leaders and young media professionals to collaborate on social media to mediate sectarian tensions, to create meaningful messages to counter terrorist narratives, and to promote social cohesion.
During the Project, participants will:
- Strengthen their capacity to mediate interfaith conversations on social media.
- Enhance their ability to counter terrorist narratives and foster interreligious understanding on social media.
- Increase their competencies to engage local communities around issues related to religion, interfaith tensions, violent extremism and social cohesion.
- Improve their ability to advocate for better collaboration between media professionals, religious leaders and policy makers in the field of interfaith dialogue.
- Improve their ability to advocate for the creation and dissemination of religious media literacy tools to counter terrorist narratives and to foster social cohesion.
This is a position in UNOPS for supporting projects carried out for UNAOC. The incumbent of this position will be a personnel of UNOPS under its full responsibility.
Functional Responsibilities
The Facilitator will provide facilitation and training support for the global implementation of the UNAOC/UNOCT/UNCCT Project: Peer-to-peer capacity-building training between young religious leaders and young media makers. The Workshop Facilitator will be retained to provide support, for the facilitation of online and in-person workshops, seminars, training programmes and other capacity building activities, with some travel to UN Headquarters New York and the field, is possible. The Facilitator will also be responsible for reporting and providing performance, measurement and evaluation data on the workshop and training.
The Facilitator will provide technical guidance as follows:
- Review and analyze existing research and material focusing on one of the three Abrahamic faiths and interreligious dialogue between the three Abrahamic faiths on hate speech and social cohesion, to customize the Project’s curriculum to participants needs;
- Develop concept notes, educational material and pedagogical methods for the online and in-person activities, with a focus on one of the three Abrahamic faiths and interreligious dialogue between the three Abrahamic faiths on hate speech and social cohesion;
- Provide facilitation during online and in-person workshops/trainings, using interactive and engaging facilitation methods to maximize participation;
- Provide support to trainees throughout the different phases of the Project;
- In collaboration with the other trainers, develop Measurement and Evaluation tools to measure the progress of participants’ competencies and record participants’ responses and workshop/training lessons, outcomes, and findings;
- In collaboration with the other trainers, draft a post-training report summarizing the activities conducted (online engagement modules, workshops and webinars), results of the online surveys, lessons learned and recommendations;
- In collaboration with the other trainers, draft reports of each workshop/training and technical assistance activity, including analysis and assessment of lessons learned and options for improved future delivery.
- Provide technical advice and feedback on training modules and materials, and recommendations for improvement where appropriate.
All content and materials are subject to UNAOC’s approval. UNAOC will be allowed to share content and material with relevant partners as a resource free of costs, for further use in their activities, including the possibility to share with their organization and beneficiaries.
Monitoring and Progress Controls
- Deliver and provide direct assistance for the facilitation of capacity building workshops/training.
- Contribute to the continued development and incorporation of good practice and lessons learned into the project delivery.
- Contribute to the project’s Measurement and Evaluation framework.
Education/Experience/Language requirements
* FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
* CANDIDATES WITH NO UNITED NATIONS OR UNOPS EXPERIENCE ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Education
- Advanced university degree (Master’s degree), preferably in political science, international relations, peace and conflict studies, security studies, community development or other relevant field.
- Two (2) additional years of relevant work experience, in combination with a relevant first level university (bachelor’s degree or equivalent), may substitute for the requirement of a master’s degree.
Required experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in online youth engagement and capacity building in at least one of the three Abrahamic faiths, or related field.
- Strong knowledge of at least one of the three Abrahamic faiths as well as experience in interreligious engagement between the three Abrahamic faiths is required.
Desirable experience (the following experience is optional candidates who do not have it are welcome to apply)
- Experience in facilitating workshops both online and in-person for multicultural and religious youth using creative approaches to motivate participation is highly desirable.
- Experience collating workshop outcomes into reports, analyzing findings and providing recommendations for improved project delivery is highly desirable.
- Experience developing and analyzing Measurement and Evaluation tools is highly desirable.
- Good command of social media and online communication tools is highly desirable.
- Good understanding of online radicalization processes and online extremist narratives is highly desirable.
- Experience facilitating high-level and multi-stakeholder workshops and events is highly desirable.
- Able to use a gender approach.
- Able to work in a team.
Language
- Fluency in English (write, read, talk) is required
- Fluency in Arabic (write, read, talk) is highly desirable.
Competencies
- Develops and implements sustainable business strategies, thinks long term and externally in order to positively shape the organization. Anticipates and perceives the impact and implications of future decisions and activities on other parts of the organization.
- Treats all individuals with respect; responds sensitively to differences and encourages others to do the same. Upholds organizational and ethical norms. Maintains high standards of trustworthiness. Role model for diversity and inclusion.
- Acts as a positive role model contributing to the team spirit. Collaborates and supports the development of others. For people managers only: Acts as positive leadership role model, motivates, directs and inspires others to succeed, utilizing appropriate leadership styles.
- Demonstrates understanding of the impact of own role on all partners and always puts the end beneficiary first. Builds and maintains strong external relationships and is a competent partner for others (if relevant to the role).
- Efficiently establishes an appropriate course of action for self and/or others to accomplish a goal. Actions lead to total task accomplishment through concern for quality in all areas. Sees opportunities and takes the initiative to act on them. Understands that responsible use of resources maximizes our impact on our beneficiaries.
- Open to change and flexible in a fast paced environment. Effectively adapts own approach to suit changing circumstances or requirements. Reflects on experiences and modifies own behavior. Performance is consistent, even under pressure. Always pursues continuous improvements.
- Evaluates data and courses of action to reach logical, pragmatic decisions. Takes an unbiased, rational approach with calculated risks. Applies innovation and creativity to problem-solving.
- Expresses ideas or facts in a clear, concise and open manner. Communication indicates a consideration for the feelings and needs of others. Actively listens and proactively shares knowledge. Handles conflict effectively, by overcoming differences of opinion and finding common ground.
Contract type, level and duration
- Contract type: international Individual Contractual Agreement (IICA)
- Contract level: IICA-2/ ICSC -10
- Contract duration: ICA retainer modality. A retainer contract is issued for a period of time during which the services of the individual contractor are required intermittently. The individual contractor agreement on retainer basis will specify a “unit price” per day worked. For budgetary purposes, a monetary cap will be determined when the contract is awarded and issued. Please note that the retainer contract will not provide for a minimum, and payment will be made only after completion of work.
For more details about the ICA contractual modality, please follow this link:
https://www.unops.org/english/Opportunities/job-opportunities/what-we-offer/Pages/Individual-Contractor-Agreements.aspx
Additional Considerations
- Please note that the closing date is midnight Copenhagen time
- Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
- Only those candidates that are short-listed for interviews will be notified.
- Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
- UNOPS seeks to reasonably accommodate candidates with special needs, upon request.
- Work life harmonization – UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. We have a progressive policy on work-life harmonization and offer several flexible working options. This policy applies to UNOPS personnel on all contract types
- For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post
- The incumbent is responsible to abide by security policies, administrative instructions, plans and procedures of the UN Security Management System and that of UNOPS.
It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential recruits/interns.
Recruitment/internship in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.
Background Information – UNOPS
UNOPS is an operational arm of the United Nations, supporting the successful implementation of its partners’ peacebuilding, humanitarian and development projects around the world. Our mission is to help people build better lives and countries achieve sustainable development.
UNOPS areas of expertise cover infrastructure, procurement, project management, financial management and human resources.
Working with us
UNOPS offers short- and long-term work opportunities in diverse and challenging environments across the globe. We are looking for creative, results-focused professionals with skills in a range of disciplines.
Diversity
With over 4,000 UNOPS personnel and approximately 7,000 personnel recruited on behalf of UNOPS partners spread across 80 countries, our workforce represents a wide range of nationalities and cultures. We promote a balanced, diverse workforce — a strength that helps us better understand and address our partners’ needs, and continually strive to improve our gender balance through initiatives and policies that encourage recruitment of qualified female candidates.
Work life harmonization
UNOPS values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands.