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<p><h4>Mindrift is looking for highly skilled senior Python data scraping engineers</h4>
<p>to join the Tendem project and drive specialized data scraping workflows within our hybrid AI + human system.</p>
<p>In this role, as an AI pilot – that’s how we refer to this role at Mindrift – you’ll collaborate with Tendem agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control to deliver accurate and actionable results.</p>
<p>This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for technical professionals with hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction, and processing.</p>
<h4>What we do</h4>
<p>The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.</p>
<p>This is a freelance role for a Tendem project. As a senior Python data scraping engineer, you'll handle data scraping tasks requiring technical precision for web extraction and processing, utilizing various tools such as our provided Apify and OpenRouter alongside your own resourceful approaches.</p>
<h4>Key responsibilities:</h4>
<li>Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets.</li>
<li>Leverage internal tools (Apify, OpenRouter) alongside custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution while meeting defined requirements.</li>
<li>Ensure reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, adapting approaches as needed to handle JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior.</li>
<li>Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, adherence to formatting specifications, and systematic verification prior to delivery.</li>
<li>Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes.</li>
<h4>Requirements:</h4>
<li>At least 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (required).</li>
<li>Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or related technical fields is a plus.</li>
<li>Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and practical experience with scripting, automation, and AI-assisted workflows. We are looking for specialists who can solve non-trivial problems, work confidently with LLMs, and systematically collect, structure, and validate data from diverse sources. A methodical, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work independently are essential.</li>
<li>Strong experience in Python web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar), including dynamic content (JS, AJAX, infinite scroll) and APIs via proxies.</li>
<li>Proven ability to extract data from complex structures (hierarchies, archived pages, inconsistent HTML).</li>
<li>Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, delivering structured datasets (CSV, JSON, Google Sheets).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience handling anti-bot mechanisms and dynamic site structures at scale.</li>
<li>Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) and containerization (Docker) as part of real workflows.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (LangChain, OpenRouter, or similar) applied to automation tasks.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.</li>
<li>Self-directed work ethic with ability to troubleshoot independently.</li>
<li>A link to GitHub is a plus.</li>
<li>English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required).</li>
<h4>Project time expectations</h4>
<p>For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.</p>
<h4>Compensation</h4>
<p>On this project, contributors can earn up to $25 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.</p>
<p>Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.</p></p><p></p>
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<span>Mindrift is looking for highly skilled Senior Python Data Scraping Engineers to join the Tendem project and drive specialized data scraping workflows within our hybrid AI + human system.<br> In this role, as an AI Pilot – that’s how we refer to this role at Mindrift – you’ll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control to deliver accurate and actionable results.<br> This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for technical professionals with hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction and processing.<br> What We Do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators.<br> Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.<br> This is a freelance role for a Tendem project.<br> As a Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer , you'll handle data scraping tasks requiring technical precision for web extraction and processing, utilizing various tools such as our provided Apify and OpenRouter alongside your own resourceful approaches.<br> Key Responsibilities: Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets.<br> Leverage internal tools (Apify, OpenRouter) alongside custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution while meeting defined requirements.<br> Ensure reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, adapting approaches as needed to handle JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior.<br> Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, adherence to formatting specifications, and systematic verification prior to delivery.<br> Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes.<br> Requirements: At least 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (required).<br> Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical fields is a plus.<br> Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and practical experience with scripting, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.<br> We are looking for specialists who can solve non-trivial problems, work confidently with LLMs, and systematically collect, structure, and validate data from diverse sources.<br> A methodical, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work independently are essential.<br> Strong experience in Python web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar), including dynamic content (JS, AJAX, infinite scroll) and APIs via proxies Proven ability to extract data from complex structures (hierarchies, archived pages, inconsistent HTML) Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, delivering structured datasets (CSV, JSON, Google Sheets) Demonstrated experience handling anti-bot mechanisms and dynamic site structures at scale Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) and containerization (Docker) as part of real workflows Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (LangChain, OpenRouter, or similar) applied to automation tasks Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy Self-directed work ethic with ability to troubleshoot independently A link to GitHub is a plus English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required) Project time expectations For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements.<br> This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.<br> Compensation On this project, contributors can earn up to $25 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution.<br> Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise.<br> Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.<br></span> </div>
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<p>Job Description</p><br><u><span>Position: </span></u>As Customer Service / Supply Chain - Sr. Specialist, you’ll be a key player in our Middle East Turkey & Africa Customer Service team helping us achieve our strategic goals and fostering an environment where operational excellence & collaboration thrive.You will partner with our Customers, Business teams, Supply Chain and Finance, and play a pivotal role in providing financial estimates, achieving financial targets, optimizing customer service processes, managing customer orders and customers claims within our organization.<u><span><b>RESPONSIBILITIES :</b></span></u><span><b>LOGISTICS RESPONSIBILITIES</b></span><b>Customer Orders Management </b><ul><li>Maintain healthy inventory levels in the markets</li><li>Request, follow up and negotiate Customer Orders based on inventory levels and in-market sales forecast</li><li>Resolve Customer Order issues</li><li>Review and follow up on Order book status</li><li>Ensure Customer Orders are shipped on time with the right remaining shelf life along with all required documentation</li><li>Follow up on Supply and escalate issues when necessary</li><li>Inform Customer and internal stakeholders on status of open orders</li><li>Maintain Customer Master Data</li><li>Maintain Pricing Master Data</li><li>Support reducing discards</li></ul>New Launches / Variations<ul><li>Ensure new products are launched successfully, meeting the target launch date</li><li>Support on managing variations in collaboration with Demand Planner, Customer, Regulatory to ensure optimal supply</li></ul>Tenders<ul><li>Support tenders' submission</li><li>Ensure timely supply of tenders</li></ul><span>FINANCE RESPONSIBILITIES </span>Manage Accruals / Credit Notes<ul><li>Ensure credit notes are issued on time</li><li>Ensure expiry & near expiry accruals are placed</li><li>Share Financial Estimates and highlight risks or opportunities Support financial submissions</li></ul><span><b><u>Required Education, Experience and Skills </u> : </b></span><ul><li>Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.</li><li>At least 2 years of relevant work experience in Supply Chain, purchasing or Finance relevant experience.</li><li>Preferred experience in Pharma or FMCG.</li><li>Cross functional collaboration is required.</li><li>Excel is a must. SAP is a plus.</li><li>Proven experience in business partnering and building effective relationships.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with an ability to manage complex data and drive process improvements.</li><li>Good communication skills. Fluency in written and spoken English is mandatory.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul><p><b>Secondary Job Description</b></p><br><p><b>Who We Are: </b></p><br><p><span>Organon delivers ingenious health solutions that enable people to live their best lives. We are a $6.5 billion global healthcare company focused on making a world of difference for women, their families and the communities they care for. We have an important portfolio and are growing it by investing in the unmet needs of Women’s Health, expanding access to leading biosimilars and touching lives with a diverse and trusted portfolio of health solutions. Our Vision is clear: A better and healthier every day for every woman.</span></p><br><p><span>As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates with a diverse background. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our applicants. </span></p><br><p><b><span>Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully </span></b><br>Organon LLC<span>, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails. </span></p><br><p><b>Annualized Salary Range</b></p><br><p><b>Annualized Salary Range (Global)</b></p><br><p><b>Annualized Salary Range (Canada)</b></p><br><p><b>Please Note: Pay ranges are specific to local market and therefore vary from country to country.</b></p><br><p><b>Employee Status: </b></p><br>Regular<p><b>Relocation:</b></p><br>Domestic<p><b>VISA Sponsorship:</b></p><br><p><b><span>Travel Requirements: Organon employees must be able to satisfy all applicable travel and credentialing requirements, including associated vaccination prerequisites</span></b></p><br><p><b>Flexible Work Arrangements:</b></p><br><p><b>Shift:</b></p><br><p><b>Valid Driving License:</b></p><br><p><b>Hazardous Material(s):</b></p><br><p><b>Number of Openings: </b></p><br>1 </div>
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<span>Mindrift is looking for highly skilled Senior Python Data Scraping Engineers to join the Tendem project and drive specialized data scraping workflows within our hybrid AI + human system.<br> In this role, as an AI Pilot – that’s how we refer to this role at Mindrift – you’ll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control to deliver accurate and actionable results.<br> This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for technical professionals with hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction and processing.<br> What We Do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators.<br> Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.<br> This is a freelance role for a Tendem project.<br> As a Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer , you'll handle data scraping tasks requiring technical precision for web extraction and processing, utilizing various tools such as our provided Apify and OpenRouter alongside your own resourceful approaches.<br> Key Responsibilities: Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets.<br> Leverage internal tools (Apify, OpenRouter) alongside custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution while meeting defined requirements.<br> Ensure reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, adapting approaches as needed to handle JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior.<br> Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, adherence to formatting specifications, and systematic verification prior to delivery.<br> Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes.<br> Requirements: At least 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (required).<br> Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical fields is a plus.<br> Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and practical experience with scripting, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.<br> We are looking for specialists who can solve non-trivial problems, work confidently with LLMs, and systematically collect, structure, and validate data from diverse sources.<br> A methodical, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work independently are essential.<br> Strong experience in Python web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar), including dynamic content (JS, AJAX, infinite scroll) and APIs via proxies Proven ability to extract data from complex structures (hierarchies, archived pages, inconsistent HTML) Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, delivering structured datasets (CSV, JSON, Google Sheets) Demonstrated experience handling anti-bot mechanisms and dynamic site structures at scale Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) and containerization (Docker) as part of real workflows Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (LangChain, OpenRouter, or similar) applied to automation tasks Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy Self-directed work ethic with ability to troubleshoot independently A link to GitHub is a plus English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required) Project time expectations For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements.<br> This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.<br> Compensation On this project, contributors can earn up to $25 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution.<br> Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise.<br> Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.<br></span> </div>
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<span>We are seeking a strategic, adaptable, and highly technical AI Lead to drive the design, architecture, and deployment of enterprise-grade AI solutions. The role bridges business objectives and deep technical execution, taking ownership of end-to-end AI initiatives while leading cross-functional teams and building scalable, production-ready systems in a dynamic environment.<br><br><br>The Key Responsibilities are:<br><br></span><ul><li>Strategic Roadmap Execution: Partner closely with Product leadership to translate complex business KPIs into concrete, actionable technical roadmaps.<br></li><li>Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary technical point of contact, organizing cross-functional alignments and managing seamless communication across diverse business stakeholders.<br></li><li>Team Mentorship: Direct and mentor cross-functional engineering and AI talent, establishing best practices across the machine learning lifecycle and fostering a culture of rapid experimentation.<br></li><li>Process Optimization: Establish organizational frameworks to navigate early-stage or unstandardized technical environments, turning ambiguity into structured, scalable engineering workflows.<br></li><li>Agentic AI Ecosystems: Direct the architecture and end-to-end development of custom Agentic AI ecosystems tailored for operational and executive workflows.<br></li><li>Advanced Orchestration: Implement advanced reasoning and decision-support systems, utilizing various orchestration frameworks to progress solutions from simple data retrieval to autonomous task execution.<br></li><li>Predictive & Generative Modeling: Oversee the execution of high-performing models, including predictive forecasting architectures, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Large Language Model (LLM) RAG infrastructures.<br></li><li>AI Democratization: Advocate for and deploy self-service AI and analytics tools (such as AWS Q or QuickSight) to empower non-technical teams, successfully mitigating data engineering bottlenecks.<br></li><li>End-to-End Lifecycle Management: Design, establish, and maintain standardized DataOps and MLOps production pipelines to streamline the machine learning lifecycle.<br></li><li>CI/CD/CT Automation: Formulate clear standards for continuous integration, continuous deployment, and automated retraining pipelines to accelerate experiment-to-deployment cycles while ensuring absolute reproducibility.<br></li><li>Cloud Architecture: Architect scalable, secure, and production-ready applications, primarily leveraging cloud ecosystems.<br></li></ul><br><br><span>Requirements</span><ul><li>A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related quantitative engineering field is required.<br></li><li>Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in machine learning, AI engineering, or related domains, including leadership experience.<br></li><li>Startup & Immature Environment Exposure: Proven experience navigating an unstandardized or early-stage technical ecosystem, with a demonstrated ability to establish structure and drive operational maturity.<br></li><li>Leadership Experience: A robust background in technical leadership, team management, or directing cross-functional engineering pods.<br></li><li>Strong Coordination Skills: Exceptional organizational capabilities with a track record of coordinating and aligning priorities between business owners and technical teams.<br></li><li>ML & MLOps Lifecycle Architecture: Deep expertise in core Machine Learning modeling and the end-to-end MLOps lifecycle, including CI/CD/CT pipelines and production deployment.<br></li><li>Predictive Modeling & Statistical Inference: Advanced experience deploying classical machine learning architectures, including tree-based ensembles (e.g., XGBoost, Random Forest) for large-scale classification, regression, and predictive tasks.<br></li><li>Agentic Systems & Vector Search: Hands-on experience designing agentic workflows using orchestration frameworks such as Amazon AgentCore and managing vector datasets with Amazon OpenSearch.<br></li><li>Enterprise Analytics & Data Democratization: Strong experience leveraging BI tools such as Amazon QuickSight to enable self-service analytics across business functions.<br></li><li>Production Reliability & Observability: Experience implementing production-grade monitoring, observability, and debugging tools (e.g., DataDog) for system uptime and data drift detection.<br></li><li>Cloud Infrastructure (AWS-Centric): Strong architectural knowledge of AWS ecosystems, with additional exposure to multi-cloud environments such as Microsoft Azure considered a plus.<br></li><li>Production Engineering Foundations: Solid experience building production-grade systems, including scalable data ingestion, containerization (Docker), and database engineering across SQL and NoSQL systems.<br></li><li>Work Schedule: Standard working hours aligned with business needs in Lebanon.<br></li><li>Excellent English communication skills.<br></li></ul><br><br> </div>
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<span>Mindrift is looking for highly skilled Senior Python Data Scraping Engineers to join the Tendem project and drive specialized data scraping workflows within our hybrid AI + human system.<br> In this role, as an AI Pilot – that’s how we refer to this role at Mindrift – you’ll collaborate with Tendem Agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control to deliver accurate and actionable results.<br> This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for technical professionals with hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction and processing.<br> What We Do The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators.<br> Our mission is to unlock the potential of Generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.<br> This is a freelance role for a Tendem project.<br> As a Senior Python Data Scraping Engineer , you'll handle data scraping tasks requiring technical precision for web extraction and processing, utilizing various tools such as our provided Apify and OpenRouter alongside your own resourceful approaches.<br> Key Responsibilities: Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets.<br> Leverage internal tools (Apify, OpenRouter) alongside custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution while meeting defined requirements.<br> Ensure reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, adapting approaches as needed to handle JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior.<br> Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, adherence to formatting specifications, and systematic verification prior to delivery.<br> Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes.<br> Requirements: At least 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (required).<br> Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or related technical fields is a plus.<br> Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and practical experience with scripting, automation, and AI-assisted workflows.<br> We are looking for specialists who can solve non-trivial problems, work confidently with LLMs, and systematically collect, structure, and validate data from diverse sources.<br> A methodical, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work independently are essential.<br> Strong experience in Python web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar), including dynamic content (JS, AJAX, infinite scroll) and APIs via proxies Proven ability to extract data from complex structures (hierarchies, archived pages, inconsistent HTML) Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, delivering structured datasets (CSV, JSON, Google Sheets) Demonstrated experience handling anti-bot mechanisms and dynamic site structures at scale Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) and containerization (Docker) as part of real workflows Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (LangChain, OpenRouter, or similar) applied to automation tasks Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy Self-directed work ethic with ability to troubleshoot independently A link to GitHub is a plus English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required) Project time expectations For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements.<br> This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.<br> Compensation On this project, contributors can earn up to $25 per hour equivalent , depending on their level and pace of contribution.<br> Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise.<br> Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.<br></span> </div>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>In accordance with the established Agency policy and procedures, the incumbent is responsible for advising on and operationalizing all aspects of UNRWA security and risk management, crisis readiness and preparedness in the Field, for all UNRWA personnel both Internationally recruited and locally recruited Area staff with focus on frontline Area staff security, particularly in those areas heavily impacted by the current conflict.</p><p>The Senior Field Security Officer (SFSO) serves as a principal Advisor and assists the Front Office (DUA and DDUA (Operations/Programmes)) in the execution of their security responsibilities in the Field. The SFSO ensures UNRWA's Security and Risk Management system is context specific and tailored to the needs of frontline personnel. S/he supports the identification, implementation of security and risk management best practices and other Standard Operation Procedures across the Field. The SFSO ensures UNRWA's participation in the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) and supports UNRWA's compliance with security requirements, as appropriate. The SFSO also maintains close cooperation with UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS), Agency Funds and Programmes Security Officer(s), as well as with the Host Government security agencies, local community, and beneficiaries. Where applicable, the SFSO provides direct supervision to the Close Protection Team, and in addition to all aspects of the Field Security Risk & Management (FSRM) team. In this context, SFSO performs the following:</p><p><strong>1. Security Risk Assessment:</strong></p><ul><li>In line with UNSMS methodology, leads the development of security risk management processes, outlining potential risks and recommends prevention and mitigation strategies towards improving the security of both the internationally recruited and the frontline Area staff, as well as the installations with a particular emphasis on the Camp level;</li><li>In close cooperation with the Front Office and Department and Programme Heads, ensures that security initiatives are fully coordinated, approved and integrated into appropriate Agency-wide policy;</li><li>Oversees the process of comprehensive threat analysis and security risk assessments to include all area staff, locations, installations and activities in the assigned Field;</li><li>Manages the processes of various security assessments, both routine and adhoc, as required, to ensure optimal prevention and mitigation measures are in place;</li><li>Reviews inputs and recommends improvements in coordination with DSRM, HQ (Amman) in the implementation, further development and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of the security and risk management system for all staff with the objective to minimize risk in the contextual, programmatic and professional workplace-risk categories for frontline Area staff;</li><li>Manages the UNRWA security incidents system as required and ensures that the Agency Security Incident Management System (SIMS) is fully implemented, kept up-to-date and reports filed properly. Oversees the upgrading of the SIMS to provide critical information for security analysis; encourages incident reporting at the Camp and Area level;</li></ul><p><strong>2. UNRWA Security Plan, Security Risk Management processes and UNSMS Security Risk Management (SRM) Measures:</strong></p><ul><li>Plans and oversees Security Risk Management process for all offices and maintains guidance such as security, contingency, emergency and evacuation plans as required;</li><li>Supports and supervises the implementation and adherence to the Area Security Plan and coordinates capacity building efforts for relevant frontline staff with the support of the available security resources on the ground;</li><li>Is responsible for developing and updating the Field specific security contingency plans in accordance with the United Nations Security Policy Manual that governs Internationally recruited staff and UNRWA risk management system for Area staff; coordinates and organizes emergency medical evacuation and convoy security procedures;</li><li>Ensures and manages that all new International and Area staff personnel receive briefings upon arrival, local security training as necessitated by changes in security environment, and are kept informed of matters affecting their security;</li><li>Ensures implementation of the frontline staff capacity-building plan, including SSAFE training programme for frontline staff, as required, and professional work-place risk trainings;</li><li>Manages the staff warden/ information systems as required;</li><li>Ensures that UNRWA Field Office procedures conform to the UNSMS and UNRWA policy and standards as appropriate, and that UNRWA personnel is included in the Security Plan comprising International staff with eligible dependents and the Area staff;</li><li>Ensures that appropriate staff tracking procedures are in place for all UNRWA staff travel; ensures compliance of International staff with Travel Request Information Process (TRIP) including the security clearance process;</li><li>Oversees staff's adherence and compliance to various (UNDSS and UNRWA specific) security plans and advisories, such as warden systems, and Residential Security Measures (RSM);</li><li>Assists the Field Director in assessing and implementing security risk management measures with a view towards SRM compliance for all aspects of UNRWA operations, including staff and supports the development and implementation of operational procedures and standards with regard to contextual, programmatic and professional work-place risk categories for frontline Area staff based on best practices in the Field; in LFO, chairs the Field Office advisory sub-committee on Security and Risk Management and make recommendations to the Field Director.</li></ul><p><strong>3. Office Security Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversees and directs the reporting of area d security incidents and information; monitoring of guarding schedules; conducting radio checks and providing logistics support;</li><li>Leads periodic appropriate security assessments of UNRWA premises, equipment and advises on shortfalls in security preparedness with recommended improvements and solutions;</li><li>Reviews office security surveys and recommends physical security measures validated by D/SRM to the Field Director or DDUA;</li><li>Ensures due security arrangements (fire, hazards etc.) in UNRWA premises, makes recommendations to responsible units and conducts periodic drills, and works closely on emergency preparedness and readiness activities;</li><li>Leads the development and maintenance of plans to engage frontline Area Staff, beneficiaries and community to further safeguard UNRWA installations' security;</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>An advanced university degree (Master's or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in risk management, military or police intelligence, international relations or related area, or a university degree from an accredited educational institution in the same specializations as mentioned above, with two additional years of relevant work experience, given the specialty of this post.</li><li>A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in security analysis and risk management with the UN Security Management System (UNSMS) or International Organization (IO) is required.</li><li>Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a candidate for an international post must have at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport, or a national identity number is required.</li><li>Progressively responsible practical experience at the Field/country level in moderate to high-risk security environments within UNSMS, IO security management, INGO Security Management is required.</li><li>Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A yes answer doesn t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired.</li><li>Additional technical certification in relation to security and risk management such as security management, community security, civilian-military coordination, human rights & protection, counterterrorism, intelligence management, hostage management, operational planning and investigation, crisis management and emergency or disaster planning is desirable.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of security related analytical processes is desirable.</li><li>Additional management, programme and project management qualifications is desirable.</li><li>Knowledge of UN field security operations/ UN Field Security Officer/Adviser experience, UN policies, procedures and operations relating to security, humanitarian operations, humanitarian, human rights, and/or international refugee law is desirable.</li><li>In possession of UN Security Certification Programme (SCP) certificate is desirable.</li><li>Experience working in conflict settings and in high-risk environment is desirable.</li></ul><p></p></section>
<p><h4>Mindrift is looking for highly skilled senior Python data scraping engineers</h4>
<p>to join the Tendem project and drive specialized data scraping workflows within our hybrid AI + human system.</p>
<p>In this role, as an AI pilot – that’s how we refer to this role at Mindrift – you’ll collaborate with Tendem agents that handle repetitive tasks, while you provide critical thinking, domain expertise, and quality control to deliver accurate and actionable results.</p>
<p>This part-time remote opportunity is ideal for technical professionals with hands-on experience in web scraping, data extraction, and processing.</p>
<h4>What we do</h4>
<p>The Mindrift platform connects specialists with AI projects from major tech innovators. Our mission is to unlock the potential of generative AI by tapping into real-world expertise from across the globe.</p>
<p>This is a freelance role for a Tendem project. As a senior Python data scraping engineer, you'll handle data scraping tasks requiring technical precision for web extraction and processing, utilizing various tools such as our provided Apify and OpenRouter alongside your own resourceful approaches.</p>
<h4>Key responsibilities:</h4>
<li>Own end-to-end data extraction workflows across complex websites, ensuring complete coverage, accuracy, and reliable delivery of structured datasets.</li>
<li>Leverage internal tools (Apify, OpenRouter) alongside custom workflows to accelerate data collection, validation, and task execution while meeting defined requirements.</li>
<li>Ensure reliable extraction from dynamic and interactive web sources, adapting approaches as needed to handle JavaScript-rendered content and changing site behavior.</li>
<li>Enforce data quality standards through validation checks, cross-source consistency controls, adherence to formatting specifications, and systematic verification prior to delivery.</li>
<li>Scale scraping operations for large datasets using efficient batching or parallelization, monitor failures, and maintain stability against minor site structure changes.</li>
<h4>Requirements:</h4>
<li>At least 5+ years of relevant experience in data engineering, web scraping, automation, or software development (required).</li>
<li>Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, or related technical fields is a plus.</li>
<li>Candidates should have a strong technical foundation and practical experience with scripting, automation, and AI-assisted workflows. We are looking for specialists who can solve non-trivial problems, work confidently with LLMs, and systematically collect, structure, and validate data from diverse sources. A methodical, detail-oriented approach and the ability to work independently are essential.</li>
<li>Strong experience in Python web scraping (BeautifulSoup, Selenium or similar), including dynamic content (JS, AJAX, infinite scroll) and APIs via proxies.</li>
<li>Proven ability to extract data from complex structures (hierarchies, archived pages, inconsistent HTML).</li>
<li>Solid background in data cleaning, normalization, and validation, delivering structured datasets (CSV, JSON, Google Sheets).</li>
<li>Demonstrated experience handling anti-bot mechanisms and dynamic site structures at scale.</li>
<li>Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS or equivalent) and containerization (Docker) as part of real workflows.</li>
<li>Hands-on experience with LLM frameworks (LangChain, OpenRouter, or similar) applied to automation tasks.</li>
<li>Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.</li>
<li>Self-directed work ethic with ability to troubleshoot independently.</li>
<li>A link to GitHub is a plus.</li>
<li>English proficiency: Upper-intermediate (B2) or above (required).</li>
<h4>Project time expectations</h4>
<p>For this project, tasks are estimated to require around 10–20 hours per week during active phases, based on project requirements. This is an estimate, not a guaranteed workload, and applies only while the project is active.</p>
<h4>Compensation</h4>
<p>On this project, contributors can earn up to $25 per hour equivalent, depending on their level and pace of contribution.</p>
<p>Compensation varies across projects depending on scope, complexity, and required expertise. Please note that other projects on the platform may offer different earning levels based on their requirements.</p></p><p></p>
Senior Accountant (FMCG)
<br>Job Title: Senior Accountant Industry: Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Location:
<br>Lebanon Employment Type: Full-Time Reports to: Finance Manager / Chief Financial Officer
<br>About the Role
<br>We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance
<br>team in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector in Lebanon. The ideal candidate will
<br>be responsible for overseeing the daily accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial
<br>records, managing inventory accounting, and ensuring strict compliance with Lebanese tax
<br>regulations and accounting standards. This role requires a proactive professional with strong
<br>ERP experience and a solid understanding of the fast-paced FMCG environment.
<br>Key Responsibilities
<br>General Accounting and Financial Reporting
<br>You will manage all aspects of the general ledger, including month-end and year-end closing
<br>processes. You are responsible for preparing accurate and timely financial statements, including
<br>balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. The role involves performing
<br>daily bank reconciliations, managing cash flow tracking, and reviewing journal entries to ensure
<br>proper classification of accounts.
<br>Inventory and Cost Accounting
<br>In the FMCG sector, inventory management is critical. You will oversee inventory accounting,
<br>including stock valuations, cost of goods sold (COGS) calculations, and variance analysis. You
<br>will coordinate with the supply chain and warehouse teams to conduct periodic physical
<br>inventory counts and reconcile discrepancies. Additionally, you will analyze manufacturing and
<br>operational costs to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
<br>Accounts Payable and Receivable
<br>You will monitor and manage accounts payable and receivable aging reports. You must ensure
<br>the timely processing of vendor payments and actively follow up on outstanding client
<br>receivables. Maintaining accurate records of supplier contracts, terms, and discounts is also a
<br>key part of this responsibility.
<br>Tax and Regulatory Compliance
<br>A critical component of this role is ensuring compliance with local regulations. You will prepare,
<br>review, and submit periodic tax declarations, including Value Added Tax (VAT), payroll taxes, and
<br>corporate income tax, in strict compliance with the Lebanese Ministry of Finance regulations.
<br>You must also ensure compliance with National Social Security Fund (NSSF) requirements and
<br>accurate payroll accounting, while staying updated on changes in Lebanese tax laws and
<br>regulations.
<br>Audit and Internal Controls
<br>You will assist in the preparation of schedules and documentation for external and internal
<br>audits, liaising directly with external auditors to ensure a smooth process. You will also be
<br>tasked with developing, implementing, and maintaining internal accounting controls and
<br>standard operating procedures to safeguard company assets.
<br>Required Qualifications
<br>Education and Certification
<br>You must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. A Master’s
<br>degree is considered a plus. Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or ACCA is highly
<br>preferred.
<br>Experience
<br>You should have a minimum of 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2
<br>to 3 years specifically within the FMCG or manufacturing industry. Experience with fast-paced
<br>environments and managing multiple priorities is essential.
<br>Technical Skills
<br>Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and Lebanese
<br>accounting standards is required. You must have in-depth understanding of Lebanese tax laws,
<br>VAT, and NSSF regulations. Proficiency in using major ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or
<br>Microsoft Dynamics is essential. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot tables,
<br>VLOOKUP, and financial modeling, are required.
<br>Soft Skills
<br>You should possess excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a high level of
<br>accuracy and attention to detail. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential,
<br>with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments. You must be able to work under
<br>pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
<br>Languages
<br>Professional fluency in both English and Arabic (written and spoken) is required.
<br>What We Offer
<br>We offer a competitive salary and benefits package tailored to the Lebanese market. You will
<br>have opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within a leading FMCG
<br>company, operating in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Join a team that values
<br>excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Org. Setting and Reporting UNRWA is a United Nations agency established by the General Assembly in 1949 and is mandated to provide assistance and protection to a population of some 5.8 million registered Palestine refugees. Its mission is to help Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, West Bank and the Gaza Strip to achieve their full potential in human development, pending a just solution to their plight. UNRWA's services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and improvement, microfinance, and emergency assistance. UNRWA is the largest UN operation in the Middle East with more than 30,000 staff. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent of this post reports to the Chief, Field Health Programme The incumbent of this post provides direct supervision to a number of professional and general services staff members. Responsibilities Advises and assists the Chief Field Health Programme in planning, programme development, management and supervision of all health programme activities, makes recommendations and proposals to improve the quality of health programme as well as organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Is responsible for coordination, integration and oversight of technical functions of Division Heads reporting to him/her and for the day-to-day administration of the Field Health Programme; provides technical guidance to ensure and supervises the effective implementation of the Technical Instructions; and finalizes all Health Programme reports. Is directly responsible for the implementation, supervision and evaluation of the Medical Care Services in the Field including general clinic services, medical and pharmacological supply operations, oral health services, laboratory services, hospital and other referral services; physical rehabilitation and radiology services as applicable; plans and directs in-service training for all health staff assigned to the Medical Care Services Division; ensure medical supply and equipment operations are properly managed at the health centres; Manages the budget preparation of the Field Health Programme; coordinates with HR for all related staffing issues including, but not limited to, finalization of staff medical boards before submitting to Chief Field Health Programme. Directs the implementation and management of all assigned projects in the HP through continuous and direct coordination with the Programme Support Office, Project Team, and other departments/offices as may be required. contributes to identifying areas of improvements for health projects through liaison with the Projects Office and other support. Maintains good working relations with concerned officials in governmental, non-governmental and subsidized or contracted health institutions for co-ordination of services and activities. Performs such other duties as may be assigned which includes acting for the Chief, Field Health Programme in the latter's absence. Competencies UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. Persuading and Influencing Delivering Results Leading and Supervising Creating and Maintaining Impact and Partnership Planning and Organizing Relating and Networking Applying Technical Expertise Demonstrated ability to organize and implement training programmes and to develop staff, transfer knowledge and take initiative. Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English and Arabic are required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><h2>Education</h2><p>Master s degree in public health. A university degree from an accredited educational institution in medicine including an internship of at least twelve-month duration. A license to practice medicine in the country of duty station.</p><h2>Work Experience</h2><p>At least eight years of progressively responsible relevant professional working experience in a public health administration, is required of which at least three years should have been in a supervisory health position, is required.</p><h2>Languages</h2><p>English and Arabic are required.</p><p></p></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><div> <p> <strong>Introduction</strong> </p> <p>Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. </p> <p>IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.</p> <p>IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration </p> <p>Eligibility for this call for Expression of Interest (EOI) is limited to internal and external candidates who are currently part of the Pathways Pool. The selection for this assignment will be carried out through the Pathways Pool process.</p> <p> <strong>Organizational Context and Scope</strong> </p> <p>Under the direct supervision of the Head of Office and in close coordination with the Senior Regional Resources Management Officer (SRRMO) in the Regional Office (RO), the Department of Financial and Administrative Management (DFM) at Headquarters (HQ) and the GSSC IOM Global Shared Services Centre (GSSC), the Head of Resources Management will be responsible and accountable for supervising and managing the budgetary, financial, Human Resources and other administrative functions in the Country Office (CO) and / or Sub-Office(s) and providing support in these areas to staff.</p> </div> <div> <p> <strong>Required Qualifications and Experience</strong> </p> <p> <strong>Education</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p> <span>Master s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Management or a related field from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience; or,</span> </p> </li> <li> <p> <span>University degree in the above fields with seven years of relevant professional experience.</span> </p> </li> <li> <p> <span>Professional certification as Chartered Accountant (CA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), or Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is an advantage.</span> </p> <p> </p> </li> </ul> <p>Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database. </p> <p> <strong>Experience</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Experience in Financial and Human Resources Management at the international level;</p> </li> <li> <p>Field experience, including coordination and cooperation with international institutions and coordination bodies;</p> </li> <li> <p>Experience in supervising the development and implementation of administrative control procedures, coordinating external auditing exercises; and, </p> </li> <li> <p>Experience using corporate IT systems and software.</p> <p> </p> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Skills</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <p>Knowledge of IOM/UN finance, Supply Chain and HR procedures and rules;</p> </li> <li> <p>Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel;</p> </li> <li> <p>Knowledge of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS); and,</p> </li> <li> <p>Knowledge of Oracle is highly desirable.</p> <p> </p> </li> </ul> <p> <strong>Languages</strong> </p> <p>All IOM staff members in all categories are required to be fluent in one of the IOM's official languages (English, French, Spanish).</p> <p>At least a working knowledge of another language (including one of the six official UN languages, and/or a language that may be widely spoken in the country context) is desirable.</p> <p>For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).</p> <p>Working knowledge of Arabic, and of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish) is an advantage.</p> <p>Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.</p> <p> <strong>Required Competencies</strong> </p> <p>IOM s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.</p> <p> <strong>Values </strong>- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Inclusion and respect for diversity</strong>: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.</li> <li> <strong>Integrity and transparency</strong>: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.</li> <li> <strong>Professionalism</strong>: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.</li> <li> <strong>Courage</strong>: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.</li> <li> <strong>Empathy</strong>: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Core Competencies</strong> behavioural indicators Level 2</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Teamwork</strong>: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.</li></ul></div><ol><li> </li> </ol></div></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Designs and develops instructional material for Web-Enhanced, Blended and Online academic courses that support the Institution s mission and vision. Demonstrates effective needs analysis, project management, course development, and evaluation skills. Develops courses and provide training and guidance on new teaching methodologies. Able to utilize multimedia technology and authoring tools. Acts as liaison between faculty members and IT support in determining the needs of the course and its appropriate method of delivery. 1. Duties Performed: Applies the process set in place to design Blended and Online Courses. Works closely with the team of instructional designers. Works closely with the media specialists during the production phase. Works closely with the instructional technologists and assist in building Online and Blended courses on the Learning Management System. Coordinates the communication with faculty members during the development cycle. Acts as consultant to faculty members in curriculum development and the use of instructional materials and multimedia. Acts as trainer, motivator, and expert in ensuring that faculty members have the tools, knowledge, and motivation to expand the use of LMS and online resources. Works with the Digital Learning Manager to facilitate the implementation of E-learning initiatives and solutions at AUB. Assesses learning outcomes and work with faculty members to develop and design Web-Enhanced, Blended and Online courses based on applicable instructional design models. Participates in the quality assurance process during and after the course development cycle. Keeps abreast of new technologies that may be used to expand and improve the use of technology in teaching and learning at AUB. Conceptually and intuitively understands how people learn. Performs other related duties as requested. 2. Work Contacts: Regular contacts with AUB faculty members, AUB staff, Academic Departments, Faculty Deans, Department Chairs and students. 3. Independence of Operation: Reports to the Learning Design Senior Manager. Works according to established on-line publishing procedures and policies. 4. Supervisory Responsibility: None. 5. Physical Effort: Slight physical efforts involving walking, standing, handling and carrying lightweight, units approximately 10% of working time. 6. Work Conditions: Clean and pleasant.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong> Bachelor s degree in the area of Instructional Design, Education, Graphic Design, or Computer Science or related field and at least 5 years of experience developing Web-enhanced, Blended, or Online courses, in an educational environment with emphasis on e-learning and multimedia technologies. Masters degree in Instructional Design, Educational Technology is a plus. Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of instructional design, distance education, and E-learning. Advanced knowledge of Learning Management Systems and commonly used instructional design models. Knowledge of Web accessibility standards. Instructional Design skills including, being capable of imagining oneself as the learner/audience member, brainstorming innovative instructional strategies, knowing the capabilities of eLearning development tools and software; and having the ability to give or take constructive criticism. Excellent project management skills. Comfortable managing a wide variety of projects across departmental boundaries and able to bring them to completion in a timely manner. Well-organized, dedicated, accurate, thorough, and punctual, with meticulous attention to detail and follow-through. Ability to work under pressure, with tight deadlines. Must accept personal responsibility for task fulfilment and job performance; must be a self-motivated professional, and work independently and as part of a team. Ability to develop productive working relationships and to communicate well with senior and mid-level management, faculty members, and co-workers. Excellent teamwork skills, ability to communicate with, motivate, and collaborate with others to meet desired outcomes. Customer service skills including diplomatically, patiently, and successfully handling complaints, problems, questions, conflicts, and suggestions. Excellent oral and written knowledge of English as well as excellent presentation skills. Ability to write effectively for an online medium. Creative problem-solving skills.</p><p></p></section>
<p><h4>Department</h4>
<p>Industrial and Mechanical Engineering</p>
<h4>Discipline</h4>
<p>Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation</p>
<h4>Campus</h4>
<p>Byblos</p>
<h4>Position</h4>
<p>Instructor or Professor of Practice</p>
<h4>Expected start date</h4>
<p>Fall 2026 or Spring 2027</p>
<p>The Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering at the Lebanese American University School of Engineering, located in Byblos, Lebanon, invites applications for an Instructor or Professor of Practice position in the broad area of Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation.</p>
<p>Applications will be reviewed continuously until the position is filled. The expected start date is September 2026 or January 2027. The appointment rank will depend on the candidate’s academic qualifications, professional experience, and demonstrated accomplishments.</p>
<p>Candidates must hold a BE/BS degree in engineering and at least a master’s degree in entrepreneurship, innovation, technology management, commercialization, or a closely related field. A doctoral degree is considered an asset but is not required. Candidates should demonstrate substantial professional experience and a record of achievement in technology entrepreneurship, innovation-program development, incubation, startup development, or research commercialization.</p>
<p>The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development and operation of the School of Engineering’s entrepreneurship and innovation initiatives. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:</p>
<ul>
<li>Developing, managing, or contributing substantially to an incubator, accelerator, pre-incubation program, university innovation hub, or technology-transfer initiative</li>
<li>Designing and managing structured venture-development pipelines that support teams from idea generation through technical validation, prototyping, market validation, funding readiness, and venture launch</li>
<li>Recruiting, selecting, mentoring, and managing cohorts of student or faculty-led innovation teams</li>
<li>Preparing student teams for national, regional, and international innovation, entrepreneurship, startup, and engineering-design competitions</li>
<li>Coaching teams in prototype refinement, business-model development, market validation, written applications, financial planning, pitch-deck preparation, and live pitching</li>
<li>Organizing startup bootcamps, hackathons, demo days, pitch competitions, and industry-sponsored innovation challenges</li>
<li>Supporting the commercialization of university research and the development of market-ready technologies</li>
<li>Founding, co-founding, advising, or mentoring technology startups</li>
<li>Securing proof-of-concept, commercialization, industry-sponsored, or venture-development funding</li>
<li>Developing partnerships with industry, investors, alumni, entrepreneurs, accelerators, incubators, innovation hubs, technology-transfer offices, public agencies, and funding organizations</li>
<li>Transforming engineering concepts into validated prototypes and minimum viable products</li>
<li>Applying design thinking, rapid prototyping, product-development, hardware/software integration, and product-lifecycle principles</li>
<li>Assessing technical feasibility, commercial viability, intellectual-property potential, market opportunities, regulatory requirements, risk, valuation, and scaling strategies</li>
</ul>
<p>The successful candidate will be expected to cultivate an innovation-driven culture within engineering education and to equip students with the skills needed to transform ideas into viable products and ventures. The candidate will mentor students and faculty, supervise entrepreneurship- and commercialization-oriented projects, support engineering capstone teams with venture potential, and help establish a systematic pipeline for identifying and advancing promising innovations.</p>
<p>The candidate will also identify suitable competitions, funding opportunities, accelerator programs, and innovation challenges; select and prepare participating teams; and coordinate the development of prototypes, applications, business models, pitch decks, and presentations.</p>
<p>Teaching responsibilities may include undergraduate or graduate courses in engineering entrepreneurship, innovation management, product development, design thinking, technology commercialization, startup development, or related areas.</p>
<p>Candidates should demonstrate strong communication, mentoring, organizational, and partnership-development skills. Evidence of impact—such as incubators or programs established, ventures supported, student teams mentored, competition placements, funding secured, prototypes commercialized, or partnerships developed—will be highly valued.</p>
<p>The Lebanese American University is an equal opportunity employer operating in Lebanon under a charter from the Regents of the State University of New York.</p>
<p>Interested candidates should apply electronically with the subject line:</p>
<p><strong>SOE Position in Instructor or Professor of Practice in Engineering Entrepreneurship and Innovation</strong></p>
<p>Applications should include the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>A letter of intent</li>
<li>A curriculum vitae</li>
<li>A brief portfolio or statement describing relevant accomplishments, including incubators or programs developed, ventures supported, competitions undertaken, funding secured, and ecosystem partnerships established</li>
<li>A brief statement outlining the candidate’s proposed approach to developing engineering incubation, venture development, and student competition-readiness activities at LAU</li>
<li>The names of three references</li>
</ul></p><p></p>
<p>Proximie is on a mission to improve healthcare by transforming the world s operating rooms into connected ecosystems of people, devices, and data. Our Intelligence Suite transforms operating room (OR) performance, keeping teams in sync and workflows on track to maximise throughput. Simultaneously our computer vision and AI capabilities capture real-time data and detect surgical events improving quality of data outputs. The result: ORs are optimised like never before with predictive analytics and automated notifications ensuring patients and staff are in the right place at the right time. Once practitioners are in the OR, our Surgical Suite enables real-time remote access and creates a secure video record of every procedure; improving training, education, and collaboration. It is an intuitive asset which helps instil a culture of continuous learning, accelerates the adoption of cutting-edge medical devices, and enhances surgical performance across the entire global workforce improving outcomes and saving lives. Proximie was commercialised in 2019 and is available in over 500 facilities globally. Check out our Founder and CEO Nadine s Origins Story here: https://www.proximie.com/about-us/</p><p>Position Overview As Proximie continues to turn every activity and event in the operating room into comprehensive, structured, and context-rich data that drives better insights and decisions making, using your deep technical expertise and real-world experience you will be instrumental in developing and deploying machine learning solutions that improve clinical outcomes, drive productivity and support Proximie s continuing evolution into the unrivalled champion of the intelligent operating room. You will work with multi-modal data (audio, vision, and language) to curate, consolidate, and augment retrospective and prospective datasets that fuel the development of advanced machine learning solutions. You ll harness the power of Proximie s deep data lakes and apply cutting-edge generative techniques to solve real-world challenges for Proximie s customers. You ll also lead the development of intelligent systems that can automatically detect and capture key events in the operating room, designing robust solutions that work across diverse and unpredictable data distributions, tackling challenges like identifying rare events buried in hours of surgical video. This role demands creativity, precision, and a deep understanding of real-world machine learning at scale. If you re excited by complex problems with life-changing impact and want to build tech that operates in the most critical environments, we d love to hear from you.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Collaborate with product, engineering and commercial teams to develop and deploy AI models for real world application in hospitals all over the world.</li><li>Design, train and validate machine learning mono and multi-modal models using state of the art approaches.</li><li>Develop models and derived tools robust to the heterogeneity of operating room environments. With customers all over the world operating rooms are often different which creates unique opportunities for problem solving and model design.</li><li>Own the full model lifecycle including but not limited to data curation, model implementation, training, validation, deployment, and maintenance.</li><li>Development within Proximie environment to enable dynamic model training and performance evaluation while integrating with Proximie s data lakes.</li><li>Document solutions and contribute to internal knowledge sharing and capability building.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>PhD in a machine learning field such as computer science, data science, engineering, or a related field. Masters considered but PhD preferred.</li><li>Minimum of 4 years hands-on experience in industry, developing and deploying AI solutions which solve real-world problems.</li><li>Expertise in developing, training and fine-tuning machine learning and multi-modal models.</li><li>Experience in training models with data originating from heterogeneous distributions is highly desirable.</li><li>Deep knowledge of a variety of traditional machine learning, deep learning and generative AI methods for both supervised, self-supervised and unsupervised learning with an emphasis on vision.</li><li>Proficiency with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow/PyTorch.</li><li>Proficiency with Python and strong software development background.</li><li>Knowledge and experience with AWS is highly desirable.</li><li>Experience with MLOps practices, including versioning, deployment, and monitoring of models highly desirable.</li><li>Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Why Work for Proximie?</p><ul><li>You will be encouraged to grow in your role, take ownership and gain responsibilities.</li><li>Proximie s values are Ownership, Deliver Results, Build Trust and Go Beyond.</li><li>Generous annual leave.</li><li>Two well-being days per year plus the day off for your birthday.</li><li>Summer Fridays early office closing on Fridays during summer months.</li><li>Annual bonus programme based on individual contribution.</li><li>To support your professional growth, all permanent employees will have access to an annual stipend of $1,000 to assist with personal development activities.</li><li>Flexible working hours - we trust our people to manage their time and to focus on wider results.</li><li>A flat organizational structure where every opinion matters, ideas are cultivated, and innovation is encouraged.</li><li>Proximie is a truly global company with teams across the UK, Europe, United States and the Middle East with that you will have opportunities to see the world.</li><li>Proximie is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law.</li></ul>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Head of base is responsible for coordinating, consolidating, and ensuring smooth implementation of and adherence to logistic, human resource, administration and provides operational support to the Nutrition / Food Security / Water and Sanitation programs. The head of Base oversees security at the base level, leading the context and risk analysis and the adoption of the necessary measures to protect the staff and the Organisation. The HoB will represent AAH in the base and oversee all AAH activities, staff and assets, making sure that all departments follow AAH procedures and have a unified and coherent management. Will update and follow up all AAH procedures with the support of DCD, CD and Headquarters.</p><p>Objective 1 : Programme Management (30%)</p><ul><li>Ensure effective operational management of the programme area through oversight of and adherence to Programme tools, logistics, communications, transport, human resources, and finance policies and procedures.</li><li>Work closely with the technical coordinators to facilitate the correct implementation and identification of projects</li><li>Contribute to the development of the area programme through participation in and facilitation of assessments, visits, and evaluations</li><li>Ensure that a high standard is maintained in all proposals, reports and other material submitted to donors.</li><li>Ensure that the programme area is managed and programmes implemented in accordance with all relevant ACF-Spain sectoral policies and strategies.</li><li>Maintain accurate documentation of on-going project implementation, summarised in weekly/monthly minutes and in reports submitted to donors as required.</li><li>To oversee the implementation and monitoring of programmes to ensure timely and effective implementation and financial management.</li><li>Agree goals and objectives with key staff and assess monthly progress against outputs.</li></ul><p>Objective 2 : Human Resources Management & Capacity Building (20%)</p><ul><li>Application and respect of AAH procedures, internal regulations, deontology and principles both for the Head of Base and staff.</li><li>Update and review base structure/Organizational Chart according to programme needs, with input from the relevant coordinators and Country Director.</li><li>Directly line-manage project / Programme Managers, Base Admin and Base Log and evaluate them according to ACF standard tools and procedures.</li><li>To be responsible for the capacity building of office staff.</li><li>To identify needs and organize appropriate training through the Mission Training Plan tool.</li><li>To initiate and implement internal trainings where required</li></ul><p>Objective 3 : Ensure effective intra-base coordination (10%)</p><ul><li>To monitor the financial and administrative management of the base including the preparation and monitoring of budgets, financial requests, accountancy, payments, tenders, procedures, movements etc.</li><li>Coordinate all staff, hold weekly meetings and activity planning sessions.</li><li>Ensure coordination between the different departments and good understanding and cooperation between technical and support teams.</li><li>Support the identification and implementation of programme strategy.</li><li>Ensure programmes are designed and implemented in consultation with local authorities, partners and all other stakeholders.</li><li>Follow-up all technical and support departments work.</li><li>Support the DCD, CD in the development of strategic partnerships and assessment of existing partner capacity.</li><li>Reporting to DCD, CD.</li><li>Drafting proposals in cooperation with relevant technical staff and base administrator and submitting to DCD/CD.</li><li>Assess the relevance and feasibility of other interventions in the area in accordance with mission strategy, and in discussions with other relevant actors.</li><li>Assist external evaluators assessing the programmes.</li><li>Ensure that outcomes are shared within ACF-Spain and with other local stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Objective 4 : Logistics and Administration (20%)</p><ul><li>To monitor the financial, administrative and logistical management of the base (including the preparation and monitoring of budgets, accountancy, payments, tenders, fulfilment of procedures, movements etc.).</li><li>Follow up and support the implementation of logistics procedures, policies and practices as defined in the Logistics Kit.</li><li>To supervise, support and follow up the compilation and timely submission of the monthly logistics and administrative reports and accountancy to the coordination office</li><li>To follow up closely the relevance of any expenses and proposed cost reduction measures, together with the relevant coordinators.</li><li>To be responsible for the financial authorization of expenses in the base in compliance with the monthly treasury forecast.</li><li>To participate in the financial management of the base in collaboration with the base administrator: budget drafts and updates, budget follow up and projection, financial transparency, follow up co-funding and partner contributions according to mission tools.</li><li>To ensure that all administrative and financial procedures in the base follow ACF standards and manuals and mission level memoranda.</li><li>To communicate regularly with the Administration Coordinator on all important issues regarding finance and administrative matters.</li></ul><p>Objective 5: Ensure proper management of the AAH security procedures and tools in coordination with DCD, CD and Logistics Coordinator (20%)</p><ul><li>Continuous monitoring of the local situation through the collection and analysis of security information.</li><li>Identification of security threats and measures to mitigate risk.</li><li>Follow up the implementation of security measures.</li><li>Contribute to updating the security plan as required.</li><li>Comply with ACF-Spain s security procedures.</li><li>Follow up and analysis of security incidents.</li><li>To ensure that all staff are aware of ACF-Spain s security management system, including ACF-Spain s Security Guidelines, and ensuring compliance with these.</li><li>Prepare and submit security reports to Logistics Coordinator as required</li></ul><p>Objective 6 : Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger</p><ul><li>Support the emergency interventions of the organization as per the employee s abilities.</li><li>Support any activity that helps reaching our humanitarian goals, as per the employee s abilities.</li><li>Promote Gender Balance in teams when recruiting.</li></ul><p>Objective 7 : Gender & Safeguarding</p><ul><li>Promote safe and equitable environments, through knowledge and application of the protocol against harassment and gender policy.</li><li><br></li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p><b>Do you meet the profile required criteria?</b></p><ul><li>Master s degree or equivalent in Economics, Sociology, International Development, Political Science, International Relations, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum 5 years of humanitarian/development experience, including project, budget, donor compliance, logistics, and operational management.</li><li>Proven experience in a managerial role within an NGO, with strong leadership, capacity-building, and team management skills.</li><li>Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning abilities, with excellent report and proposal writing skills in English.</li><li>Good understanding of 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<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>About CRS: Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.</p><p>Primary Responsibilities The Program Manager (PM I) will assume responsibility of managing and contributing to high quality implementation and successful management of relationships with local implementing partners in support of the emergency response activities. Under the supervision and guidance of the Emergency Coordinator and supported by project staff, the PM I will be responsible for overall management, implementation and monitoring and evaluation of grant/project activities as per detailed implementation and M&E plan. S/He will be providing technical support to implementing partners in all geographical areas targeted in the response. The PM I will lead the project team, and maintain relationships with other program staff in the CRS country office as well as with other humanitarian actors, relevant sectoral clusters, and local government.</p><p>Specific Responsibilities The duties of the Program Manager include but are not limited to the following:</p><p>Roles and Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Manage and implement all activities throughout relevant project cycles - project design, start-up, implementation and close-out - to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards, donor requirements, and good practices. Ensure project team and partner staff use the appropriate systems and tools.</li><li>Effectively manage talent for emergency response programs and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching, strategically tailored individual development plans, and complete performance management for direct reports.</li><li>Champion learning with project staff and partner teams. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy. Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles.</li><li>Act as a key resource person in project design and proposal development in respective programming area, gap-filling and taking on growth responsibilities, as needed.</li><li>Coordinate the identification of staff capacity and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation.</li><li>Help identify, assess and strengthen partnerships relevant to the Emergency portfolio, applying appropriate application of partnership concepts, tools and approaches.</li><li>Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project needs. Through planning and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources</li><li>Represent CRS in relevant working groups and clusters, with key donors, and other local stakeholders.</li></ul><p>Supervisory Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Supervise and mentor Project Officer and Field Officer for Emergency Response.</li><li>Ensure timely and quality adherence to CRS Performance Management System.</li><li>Preparation of employee performance plan and performance appraisals.</li><li>Contribute to the planning and implementation of capacity building for supervised staff.</li></ul><p>Working Relationships:</p><ul><li>Internal: Lebanon Emergency Coordinator, other emergency response PMs, Head of Programming, Emergency Operations Manager, CRS Head of Operations, CRS Finance Manager, CRS MEAL Manager, HRD Cash/Markets Technical Advisor (TA), HRD Shelter TA, MHPSS TA.</li><li>External: All partner staff targeted through the project, other humanitarian actors in target areas (INGOs, NGOs, UN Agencies, Donors), Caritas member organizations in Lebanon, Sector Working Group members.</li></ul><p>Agency-Wide Competencies (for all CRS staff): These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.</p><ul><li>Serves with Integrity</li><li>Models Stewardship</li><li>Cultivates Constructive Relationships</li><li>Promotes Learning</li></ul><p>Emergency Competencies: These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff working in emergencies to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.</p><ul><li>Communicates strategically under pressure.</li><li>Manages stress and complexity.</li><li>Actively promotes safety and security.</li><li>Manages and implements high-quality emergency programs.</li></ul><p>Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. Equal Opportunity Employer</p><p>How to apply This position is contingent upon funding availability. Anyone interested in applying for this position should send a CV and a Cover Letter by email to LB_HR@crs.org The subject of the application should be "Program Manager I - Lebanon Emergency Response ". Deadline for submissions is 8th July 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Master s degree in a directly related field, such as in International Development, International Relations, Community Development, or in the field of Emergency Response, WASH, shelter, livelihoods or Health; significant work experience in a directly related field will be considered in lieu of graduate degree.</li><li>Minimum of Three years work experience in coordinating or managing emergency response and early recovery projects required, preferably with an international NGO.</li><li>Demonstrated experience working in partnership with or as a staff member of local humanitarian organizations or civil society organizations.</li><li>Strong cross-cultural skills and experience working with people from different ethnic/religious/cultural backgrounds</li><li>Demonstrated capacities to establish and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with donors, government officials, local organizations, communities and other stakeholders</li><li>Proven ability to multi-task and meet deadlines</li><li>Proven ability to develop proposals and write reports meeting donor requirements</li><li>Must be able to work independently and represent CRS</li><li>Proficiency in computer applications (MS Word, Excel)</li><li>Required Languages: Proficiency (verbal and written) in English and Arabic</li><li>Travel: Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.</li></ul><p></p></section>
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<p><strong>ROLE PURPOSE: </strong></p><br><p>The Child Protection Officer will be in charge of the daily follow up of the Child Protection (CP) activities, provide support to implementing partners and lead the direct implementation in the field. The Child Protection programme includes the establishment and expansion of psychosocial programming with children and youth, capacity building and support for caregivers and coordinate with the community stakeholders and local authorities to implement community initiatives addressing CP issues. The Child Protection Officer should ensure that all aspects of work are undertaken in accordance with Save the Children’s (SCI) Policies. </p><br><p>In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.</p><br><p><strong>CHILD SAFEGUARDING: </strong></p><br><p>Level 3 - the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.</p><br><p><strong>SCOPE OF ROLE:</strong></p><br><p>Reports to: CP Coordinator</p><br><p>Staff reporting to this post: CP Facilitators </p><br><p>Budget Responsibilities: No budget management responsibility is required for this role</p><br><p>Role Dimensions: (e.g. complexity, relationships, communication with stakeholders)</p><br><p><strong>KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:</strong></p><br><p><i>Programme Implementation/ Management</i></p><br><ul> <li>Liaise with the line manager to identify project’s priorities, develop and lead the implementation of project’s monthly and weekly work plans.</li> <li>Ensure that team members understand their weekly priorities; provide guidance and support to direct reports as needed to accomplish the tasks.</li> <li>Liaise with Supply chain, Finance and HR to ensure sufficient support to field activities.</li> <li>Lead the implementation of the needs assessment interviews under the supervision and the support of the Programme Manager and the Programme Coordinator. </li> <li>Monitor progress and solve issues that are interrupting the implementation of activities.</li> <li>Lead the implementation of field activities related to the community engagement, including round table discussions, workshops, and other events. </li> <li>Work under the support of the CP Coordinator and guidance of the Programme Manager to ensure the smooth execution of the activities and regularly communicate progress, challenges and needs to facilitate timely and informed decision making.</li></ul><p><i>Programme Design/ Development</i></p><br><ul> <li>Ensure that SCI accountability systems are followed by field staff. </li> <li>Conduct field visits to ensure that the quality standards are met throughout the implementation phase</li> <li>Produce weekly and monthly quantitative and qualitative reports for internal use.</li> <li>Ensure that programme interventions continue to be informed by and integrated with other core sectors in SCI, such as Education, Shelter, and Food Security and Livelihoods. This includes making sure referrals are being held from the CP activities to the needed services and vice versa.</li></ul><p><i>Team Management and Capacity Building</i></p><br><ul> <li>Provide technical and organizational training and coaching to direct reports</li> <li>With the support of the project coordinator, identify staffing needs based on the implementation and the latest situation.</li> <li>Lead and be part of the recruitment of new direct reports.</li> <li>With the support of the programme coordinator, identify staff capacity building need</li> <li>Ensure that all direct reports have clear performance and development objectives.</li></ul><p><i>Partnerships Management </i></p><br><ul> <li>Provide daily support to partners’ staff by providing technical and operational support under the supervision and with the support of the programme coordinator. </li> <li>Monitor partners’ activities implementation and ensure that high quality implementation standards are applied, by using quality benchmarks and other quality monitoring tools. </li> <li>Verify partners’ report by validating them against SC internal reporting mechanisms.</li> <li>Support in documenting efforts and work done with partners to build their capacity on CP intervention.</li> <li>Assess, with the CP Coordinator, the partners knowledge and needs on CP level to ensure proper capacity building is set accordingly.</li> <li>Document best practices and case studies for the purpose of reporting, advocacy and media efforts.</li> <li>Conduct training for partners’ staff under the supervision of the programme coordinator. </li></ul><p><i>External Relationships/ Representation</i></p><br><ul> <li>Ensure activities are developed in coordination with relevant local authorities and key stakeholders.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with stakeholders, partners and local authorities to ensure activities are carried out effectively and in line with project goals.</li> <li>Represent SCI in CP working group and taskforce meetings whenever needed.</li></ul><p><i>General </i></p><br><ul> <li>Comply with Save the Children policies and practice with respect to child protection, code of conduct, health and safety, equal opportunities and other relevant policies and procedures.</li></ul><p><strong>QUALIFICATIONS </strong></p><br><ul> <li>Master degree in Social Work, psychology or other related studies. </li> <li>Or Bachelor degree with at least 3 years of professional experience in the field of Child Protection.</li> <li>Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English</li></ul><p><strong>EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS</strong></p><br><p><i>Essential</i></p><br><ul> <li>At least 3 years’ experience in the Child Protection field with at least 2 years in a similar officer-level role</li> <li>At least one year of experience working with international NGOs;</li> <li>Experience in PsychoSocial Support programming, community mobilisation and coordination with local authorities in North Lebanon and Akkar;</li> <li>Ability to write weekly and monthly reports;</li> <li>Strong knowledge of the humanitarian context on North Lebanon and Akkar </li> <li>Experience in team leading and handling programmes action plans;</li></ul><p><i>Desirable</i></p><br><ul> <li>Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.</li></ul><p><strong>ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:</strong></p><br><p>The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.</p><br><p><strong>EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:</strong></p><br><p>The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.</p><br><p><strong>CHILD SAFEGUARDING:</strong></p><br><p>We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.</p><br><p><strong>FRAUD PREVENTION:</strong></p><br><p>The role holder is expected to uphold high standards of integrity and transparency, and will have access to financial, operational, or programmatic resources that require strict compliance with SCI’s Anti-Fraud and Corruption Policy. This includes responsibility for preventing, identifying, and reporting any suspected fraud, corruption, or misuse of resources in the course of their work.</p><br><p><strong>SAFEGUARDING OUR STAFF:</strong></p><br><p>The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.</p><br><p><strong>HEALTH AND SAFETY:</strong></p><br><p>The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.</p><br><br> </div>
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Org. Setting and Reporting<br>This position is located in (POLBN) with duty station in Beirut, Lebanon, under the Regional Office for the Middle East and North Africa (ROMENA), Division for Operations (DO), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the National Programme Coordinator based in Lebanon and the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Regional Programme Coordinator based in Tunisia and under the overall guidance of the UNODC Administrative and Finance Officer (Operations Manager) in the Operations Area. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with other operations areas, programmes section and programme teams in ROMENA. For more information on UNODC, please visit www.unodc.org<br> Responsibilities<br>The Associate Programme Officer (Finance and Budget) provides support to the Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Regional programme and to the Lebanon Programme Office, assists with the administration and implementation of budget, financial and management strategies, the administration of budgets, as well as facilitation of knowledge sharing. Within assigned authority, the incumbent will perform the following specific duties: • Work with key clients to facilitate the financial implementation of the assigned programmes/projects/grants, and to the POLBN implemented Programmes, including the monitoring and analysis of specific aspects of programme/project development and implementation ensuring full compliance of financial processes, financial recording system and follow up on audit-recommendations and verification exercises, in line with the UN financial rules, policies, and regulations, • Assist in the creation, revision of the programme/project documents, contributing to programme strategic planning and implementation, as well as to financial oversight and staffing tables in the Integrated Planning, Management and Reporting (IPMR) system, related to budget, WBSE, and staffing tables. • Act as the Focal Point for the creation of grants, unreleased and released budgets for the criminal justice portfolio ensuring the grants have the correct allocation of amounts per country in the portfolio. • Assist the regional programme, in cost estimate reviews, monitoring and reviewing of the programme/project released budgets and expenditures including Biennium Budget projections for the criminal justice portfolio and POLBN implemented programmes, ensuring compliance with approved donor funding agreements, agreements with implementing partners, costed work plans relating to the criminal justice programme and POLBN requirements and activities. • Prepare and review budget proposals for project documents/ revisions, especially costed workplans/budgets, to submit to the different donors. • Provide support in preparing, coordinating, monitoring and reporting on the criminal justice programme budget monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports per country and grants for the Criminal Justice Portfolio and more specifically on the POLBN grants under his responsibility. • Provide financial guidance to the Criminal Justice Team and POLBN implemented grants on existing resources, future challenges and long-term funding implications, including the development and monitoring of budgets vs expenditure, record variations and updates budget tables, in close cooperation and regular communication with the team in Lebanon and at regional level. • Facilitate the closure of all the financial agreements, monitor the open commitments monthly to ensure timely closure of grants and issuance of the final financial reports. • Prepare terms of reference for national and international consultants/experts. • Prepare and contribute to field missions and capacity-building activities, including the preparation of meetings, training workshops and events and carry out administrative arrangements notably: • Act as the quality control in the administrative, operational and financial and guide the Project/Programme Assistants and Associates in administrative, operational and financial procedures and the preparation of the year end closure for the programme portfolio to be submitted to UNODC ROMENA. • Act as UNODC focal point in the, Operations Management Team in Lebanon and ESCWA for the administrative processes. • Contribute to the collection and analysis of data as well as identification of trends or patterns and provide draft insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports using data visualization methods for data-driven planning, decision-making, presentation and reporting. • Perform other work-related duties, as required.<br> Competencies<br>• Professionalism: Has knowledge of programme management, administrative, budgetary and financial policies, practices and procedures in general and in particular, at the UN Secretariat. Is able to apply various United Nations administrative rules and regulations in work situations. Has knowledge of UN financial rules and regulations. Has ability to analyse and interpret data in support of decision-making and coney resulting information to management. Has conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.<br> Education<br>An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in business or public administration, management, finance, economics, or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in similar fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. Public or International Accounting certification is desirable.<br> Job - Specific Qualification<br>Not available.<br> Work Experience<br>A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience in finance, administration, budget, business administration, or a related area is required. Work experience with financial support, including financial analysis and budget monitoring, for a technical assistance programme is required. Work experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is required. Experience with SAP/Umoja, is desirable. Experience at the national or international level in programme management and financial monitoring of projects is desirable. Experience in financial management analysis and budget monitoring is desirable. Experience with the United Nations System or similar international organization is desirable. Experience in data analytics or related area is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required. Arabic is required. The table below shows the minimum required level for each skill in these languages, according to the UN Language Framework (please consult https://languages.un.org for details).<br> .headtable { font-family: arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; border: 1px solid gray; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; } .headTitle { font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; /*color: rgb(65, 98, 145);*/ color:black; } .headtable tr td, .headtable tr th { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 6px; } .headtable th{ background-color: #F4F4F4; color: #002d62; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; padding: 12px; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable td { text-align: center; vertical-align: middle; background-color: white; border-top: 1px solid #ccc; border-right: 1px solid #ccc; } .headtable th:last-child, .headtable td:last-child { border-right: none; } .headtable tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; } .rounded-table-wrapper { border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; overflow: hidden; } Required LanguagesLanguageReadingWritingListeningSpeaking<br><b>English</b>UN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II<br><b>Arabic</b>UN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level IIUN Level II<br> <br> Assessment<br>Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.<br> Special Notice<br>THIS IS A FIXED TERM LIMITED POSITION. 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Result of Service<br>The consultant is expected to draft a paper that develops a framework outlining the key determinants for advancing care reforms and systems.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>3 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Background Around the world, societies and economies are undergoing socio-demographic changes such as ageing populations, low fertility rates, urbanization, increased migration, widespread crises and conflicts, and climate change, which have all intensified the demand for care. However, while gaining global importance, care work still remains invisible and undervalued, often relegated to informal and unpaid labour, disproportionately borne by women, thus hindering their empowerment. Although this trend is observed globally, it is particularly acute in the Arab region where women undertake 80 to 90 per cent of all unpaid care work and spend 4.7 times more time than men on these responsibilities, exceeding the global average of 3.62 . Unpaid care work hinders women’s visibility and participation in public economic and political spheres as well as in decision-making processes in the Arab region. The disproportionate unpaid care work undertaken by women limits their economic engagement and opportunities, as it makes it challenging for them to balance work and family responsibilities. Additionally, women often face gender stereotypes, limited professional development opportunities, and an institutional culture that marginalizes their contributions. Women’s economic and political participation in the region remain low compared to global averages. In 2025, women’s labour force participation was only 19 per cent, less than half the global average of 49 per cent, making it the lowest rate worldwide . Women’s political representation shows a similarly stark gap. In December 2025, women held only 27 per cent of national parliamentary seats globally, with an even lower share in the Middle East and North Africa at around 16 per cent, the lowest in the world . However, there has been growing regional momentum realizing gains in the care economy with many countries in the Arab region offering instructive examples of care reforms. Nevertheless, these reforms are often sector-specific, focusing on one policy area such as labour without approaching care in a holistic manner interconnected across different sectors and policy areas. Within this context, understanding the political economy which examines how social, economic, and political factors shape care policies and systems becomes a pressing priority. Building on these reform efforts in the Arab region and looking at breakthroughs in care policymaking globally, including Latin America which has been particularly active in advancing comprehensive care systems, it is increasingly important to understand how care, often framed solely as a gender equality issue, intersects with other major development issues and policy domains. This highlights the regional need for policies that recognize care as a central element of sustainable economies and redistribute it among different stakeholders including the state. Ongoing inter-regional collaboration between UN regional commissions, namely ESCWA and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) including through a project on advancing care policies for transformative recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific and the Arab states, seeks to draw lessons from Latin American countries’ experiences in advancing comprehensive care systems. Given the inherent political nature of care policymaking, it is essential to understand what prompts political actors to prioritize care. A key driver is awareness around the critical role care plays in society and its far-reaching implications for economic and social well-being. When care is made visible as a cross-cutting issue that affects economic growth, labour force participation, health outcomes, social cohesion, and gender equality, it is more likely to gain traction in political discourse and influence the selection of policy instruments, thereby driving change in laws, budgets, and institutional support for care systems. Objective and methodology ESCWA seeks to hire a consultant to assist in drafting a paper, in collaboration with ECLAC, that thoroughly examines the factors and determinants behind care reforms, investigating the political economy of care in the Arab region and relating it to Latin America’s experience. The paper will draw on experiences from both Latin American and Arab countries to demonstrate the importance of moving beyond fragmented care reform policies towards comprehensive care systems. It will build on the recommendations provided by experts during ESCWA’s Expert Group Meeting on the Political Economy of Care Policies: Determinants for Reform in the Arab Region organized in July 2026. Tasks and responsibilities The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: - Desk review: undertake a desk review of available successful and as well as unachieved experiences in advancing care policies and systems from Latin America and the Arab region; - Based on the results of the desk review, undertake consultations with relevant stakeholders on the main determinants, challenges or barriers which they have faced while working on advancing care policies and systems; - Review the results of consultations with relevant stakeholders from the Arab region on the main determinants, challenges or barriers which they have faced while working on advancing care policies and systems; - Propose the elements and dynamics among key determinants to advance care policies and systems and draw lessons for future policy making and reforms on care while taking into account the discussions and recommendations of the Expert Group Meeting above mentioned. - Suggest a detailed outline to be validated and agreed upon with ESCWA’s team in consultation with ECLAC; - Based on the agreed outline, prepare the first draft of the paper to be reviewed by ESCWA’s team; - Prepare a final draft based on the comments and recommendations provided by ESCWA and ECLAC’s teams. Supervision: The consultant will work Under the direct supervision of the Social Affairs Officer responsible for the care economy stream at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Ms. Rouba ARJA, and overall guidance of the gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development cluster leader. The consultant is expected to provide regular updates on the work progress.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A master’s degree in economy, or sociology, or law or gender studies or related area is required. A PhD in one of these fields is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in areas related to public policy making is required. Previous experience in social policy reform and changes is required. Previous experience in working on care policies is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Arabic is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br>
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Result of Service<br>Collaborate with UNEP and the SCE in conducting a comprehensive assessment of Bahrain's single-use plastics landscape, together with evidence-based policy recommendations and a practical implementation roadmap to enable informed decision-making, strengthen the national policy framework, and accelerate the country's transition towards a circular economy for plastics.<br> Work Location<br>Home based<br> Expected duration<br>9 months-part time<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations system and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. The Regional Office for West Asia delivers advisory services and capacity building support to countries to achieve environmental and sustainable development objectives. The UNEP Regional Office for West Asia (ROWA) provides technical cooperation and policy advice to countries in the region to help achieve their environmental goals and sustainable development priorities. Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most pressing environmental challenges worldwide, posing significant risks to ecosystems, biodiversity, human health, and sustainable development. Single-use plastics (SUPs), including plastic bags, food packaging, disposable cutlery, straws, and beverage containers, represent a substantial share of plastic waste due to their short lifespan and limited recovery after use. The Kingdom of Bahrain has demonstrated a strong commitment to addressing plastic pollution through a range of regulatory and policy measures. Recent initiatives include restrictions on non-biodegradable plastic bags, limitations on small plastic beverage containers, and broader efforts to promote sustainable waste management and environmental protection. Nevertheless, SUPs continue to constitute a significant source of plastic pollution, particularly in terrestrial and marine environments. Recognizing the need to strengthen existing policy measures, the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE), in collaboration with UNEP ROWA, is undertaking a comprehensive assessment of Bahrain's policy and regulatory framework governing single-use plastics. The assessment will identify strengths, gaps, implementation challenges, and opportunities for improvement while drawing upon international good practices and lessons learned from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Arab region, and other jurisdictions. The assignment will culminate in the development of evidence-based policy recommendations and an implementation roadmap to reinforce Bahrain's transition towards a circular economy for plastics. UNEP seeks to recruit an International Expert on Plastic Pollution and Circular Economy to provide technical, analytical, drafting, and advisory provision for the assessment of Bahrain's policy and regulatory framework on single-use plastics, the review of international best practices, stakeholder consultations, and the development of evidence-based policy recommendations and an implementation roadmap, in close coordination with the SCE and under UNEP ROWA supervision. The objective of this assignment is to contribute to the work of UNEP ROWA in reviewing the current status of single-use plastics in Bahrain, assessing the effectiveness of the existing policy and regulatory framework, identifying policy and implementation gaps, benchmarking international and regional good practices, and developing a practical policy framework and implementation roadmap to reduce single-use plastics and advance Bahrain's transition towards a circular economy for plastics. The expert will provide technical, analytical, drafting, and advisory maintenance throughout the assignment. Duties and responsibilties: Under the direct supervision of the designated Programme Management Officer at UNEP ROWA, the selected consultant will carry-out, inter alia, the following duties and responsibilities for each of the four projects detailed previously: 2.a. Project Inception and Planning •Prepare an inception report outlining the proposed methodology, workplan, stakeholder engagement approach, data requirements, and timeline for the assignment. •Review all relevant background documents, policies, legislation, reports, and technical materials provided by UNEP and the SCE. •Identify additional information and data requirements necessary to successfully implement the assignment. 2.b. Assessment of the Current Situation •Conduct a comprehensive review of the current status of single-use plastics (SUPs) in Bahrain using available national and international literature, reports, statistics, and other relevant secondary data. •Assess trends in the production, import, consumption, waste generation, collection, recycling, treatment, disposal, and environmental impacts of SUPs, where data are available. •Identify the principal categories of SUP products contributing to plastic pollution and assess existing waste management practices and infrastructure relevant to their management. 2.c. Review of the Policy, Legal and Institutional Framework •Review Bahrain's existing policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional framework governing single-use plastics and plastic waste management. •Assess the effectiveness of existing policy measures, including implementation arrangements, institutional coordination, enforcement mechanisms, compliance, and monitoring systems. •Identify strengths, gaps, challenges, and opportunities within the existing framework that may affect the effective prevention, reduction, and management of SUPs. 2.d. International and Regional Benchmarking •Review international and regional policies, regulatory approaches, strategies, and best practices related to the prevention and management of single-use plastics, with particular consideration of experiences from GCC countries, the Arab region, and other relevant jurisdictions. •Assess the applicability of international good practices to Bahrain, taking into account national institutional, technical, economic, and social conditions. •Identify policy approaches and implementation mechanisms that could inform Bahrain's future policy framework. 2.e. Development and Assessment of Policy Options •Assess the feasibility and potential effectiveness of different policy instruments to reduce SUP consumption and improve the environmentally sound management of plastic waste. •Evaluate options including, but not limited to: - Regulatory restrictions and bans; - Product standards and eco-design requirements; - Economic instruments, including fees and levies on selected SUP products; - Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); - Deposit-return systems; - Public procurement measures; - Awareness and behaviour change initiatives; - Voluntary agreements with industry. •Assess how fees on selected SUP products could function both as demand-reduction measures and as financing mechanisms to strengthen recycling infrastructure and circular economy initiatives. 2.f. Stakeholder Engagement and Consultation •Identify and engage relevant stakeholders, including government institutions, municipalities, private sector representatives, civil society organizations, academia, recycling companies, and consumer groups. •Prepare consultation materials, presentations, and discussion documents to facilitate stakeholder engagement. •Adopt the planning and facilitation of stakeholder consultation workshops and technical discussions in coordination with UNEP and the SCE. •Document stakeholder feedback and integrate relevant inputs into the assessment, policy recommendations, and implementation roadmap. 2.g. Development of Policy Recommendations and Implementation Roadmap •Develop evidence-based policy options and recommendations to strengthen Bahrain's framework for preventing and reducing single-use plastics, improving their environmentally sound management, and advancing the country's transition towards a circular economy for plastics. •Prepare recommendations addressing policy, regulatory, institutional, technical, financial, and behavioural aspects relevant to SUP management. •Develop a practical implementation roadmap that identifies priority actions, implementation timelines, institutional responsibilities, financing considerations, and monitoring arrangements to facilitate the phased implementation of the recommended measures. 2.h. Reporting and Knowledge Products •Prepare all technical reports, presentations, briefing materials, and other knowledge products required under the assignment in accordance with UNEP's quality standards. •Present findings and recommendations to UNEP, the Supreme Council for Environment, and other relevant stakeholders, and revise all deliverables based on comments received. •Ensure that all outputs are evidence-based, technically sound, clearly presented, and suitable for informing policy and decision-making. 2.i. Coordination and General Responsibilities •Maintain regular communication with UNEP throughout the assignment and participate in coordination meetings as requested. •Work collaboratively with UNEP, the SCE, and relevant stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of all agreed outputs. •Maintain confidentiality of all information obtained during the course of the assignment. •Perform any other related tasks requested by UNEP that are necessary for the successful implementation of the consultancy and are consistent with the scope and objectives of the assignment.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>An advanced university degree (master’s is required, PhD is an asset or equivalent) in Waste management, Environmental engineering, Environmental policy, Environmental management, Circular economy, public policy, Sustainable development, or another relevant discipline. A first-level university degree, combined with two (2) additional years of qualifying experience, may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. At least 10 years of professional experience in solid waste management, plastic pollution, circular economy, environmental policy, or closely related fields is requied Demonstrated experience in reviewing and developing environmental policies, legislation, strategies, or regulatory frameworks related to plastics, waste i management, or circular economy is required en experience in conducting policy assessments, gap analyses, and developing evidence-based policy recommendations and implementation roadmaps is required Experience in stakeholder consultation and facilitation involving government institutions, private sector representatives, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders is required Experience in preparing high-quality technical reports, policy briefs, and strategic documents for governments or international organizations is required Experience working in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the Arab region, or on environmental policy issues in developing countries is highly desirable Previous professional experience with the United Nations system, international organizations, or multilateral environmental programmes is desirable.<br> Languages<br>Fluency in written and spoken English is required.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br>
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